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Inventory Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Rice Paddy Farming Activities In The Regency of Karawang
Authors: Baitierachmah Silfya , Adzillah, M.T. Ing. Wilma Nurrul , Fauzie, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. Azis Kemal
Published: January 2025

The phenomenon of climate change has become a significant global issue, that is contributing to the phenomenon of global warming. One of the fields that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions is agriculture. Karawang Regency is dubbed as the rice granary of West Java because it is one of the regions that contribute to the national rice demand. Karawang Regency has not conducted a greenhouse gas emissions inventory, but the impact of climate change has been felt by the people of Karawang Regency, for example, rising sea levels and increasing daily temperatures. Research is needed that focuses on the inventory of greenhouse gas emissions in wet-rice farming. The purpose of this research is to calculate and map greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddy farming activities in Karawang Regency. The method in calculating this refers to the 2006 IPCC guidelines while the mapping uses QGIS software. The greenhouse gas emission burden of wet-rice farming activities in Karawang Regency was found to be 191.47 Gg CO2-eq/year, with Cilebar District contributing the most emissions at 37.53 Gg CO2-eq/year. After mapping the calculation results, Tirtajaya District, Cilebar District and Pedes District have a darker color than other districts on the map.
Structure and Ionic Conductivity of Halide Solid Electrolytes based on NaAlCl4 and Na2ZnCl4
Authors: Guo Hao , Häfner Michael , Grüninger Helen , Bianchini Matteo
Published: January 2025

Sodium-based solid-state batteries may represent safe and cost-effective energy storage devices, complementing Li-ion for specific applications such as grid storage. However, sustainable solid-state electrolytes (SE) with high ionic conductivity need to be developed. Halide solid electrolytes have attracted significant attention, especially for use in catholyte composites, due to their sufficient ionic conductivity, stability in contact with cathodes and adequate mechanical properties. Here we investigate novel SE based on NaAlCl4 and Na2ZnCl4, nominally Na1+xZnxAl1-xCl4. Compounds synthesized by ball milling and investigated by XRD revealed a two-phase system, with however a solid solution in the Na2ZnCl4-type structure extending to 30% Al substitution. EIS results demonstrate that the ionic conductivity is optimal near the edge of the miscibility gap (x = 0.69), where is increased by several orders of magnitude as compared to NZC and reaches 1.5×10⁻5 S/cm (35 MPa, 25 °C), above the values of NaAlCl4. The combined use of molecular dynamics simulations and nuclear magnetic resonance distinctly elucidate the importance of achieving enough Na⁺ vacancies in both Na sublattices in NZC-type structures. This work introduces a novel class of SE based on the NZC structure and provides clear insights into the correlation between composition, crystalline structure, and ionic conduction pathways.
Hydrogenation of Mixed Ir-Ti Oxide, a Powerful Concept to Promote the Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Acidic Water Electrolysis
Authors: Over Herbert , Wang Wei , Zlatar Matej , Wang Yu , Timmer Phillip , Spriewald-Luciano Alexander , Glatthaar Lorena , Cherevko Serhiy
Published: January 2025

A novel and simple strategy of catalytic promotion is presented that is able to significantly improve the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity of phase-pure Ir0.30Ti0.7O2 by hydrogen incorporation of 26 at% into Ir0.30Ti0.7O2 through H2 exposure at 150 °C without compromising the long-term stability in acidic water electrolysis. The most attractive feature of hydrogen promotion is the prospect of improving oxidation catalysis for an entire class of materials, namely mixed oxides, and for various oxidation reactions, regardless whether they belong to thermal- or to electrocatalysis.
Sodium-Ion-Modified Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework Glasses
Authors: Kolodzeiski Pascal , Gallant Benjamin M. , Richter Lennard , Ongkiko Mario Antonio T. , Franke Carlo , Kostka Aleksander , Xue Wen-Long , Das Chinmoy , Weiß Jan-Benedikt , Kolodzeiski Elena , Kress Thomas , Kieslich Gregor , Li Tong , Morris Andrew J. , Kubicki Dominik , Henke Sebastian
Published: January 2025

Modifying glass compositions is key to creating silicate-based glasses for technologies like optical fibres, catalytic supports, protective coatings, and separation membranes. Here, we extend this concept to metal-organic framework (MOF) glasses by modifying the MOF glass former ZIF-62 (Zn(im)1.8(bim)0.2, im– = imidazolate, bim– = benzimidazolate) with Na(bim) as a compatible glass modifier. Melt-quenching of physical mixtures with varying Na(bim) content (x Na(bim) · Zn(im)1.8(bim)0.2, 0 < x < 1.5) produces modified MOF glasses with a systematic decrease in the glass transition temperature (Tg), and increased liquid fragility, configurational heat capacity (∆C_V) at Tg, and density as x increases – paralleling the chemistry in silicate glasses due to partial network depolymerisation. Structural and spectroscopic analysis, coupled with density-functional theory calculations, confirm that Na(bim) is incorporated homogeneously into the MOF glass network rather than in the MOF pores and reveal the presence of undercoordinated sodium ion environments. Finally, extraction of the modifier by water treatment increases glass porosity, akin to established borosilicate glass processes. Thereby we introduce a transferable approach for tailoring the structure and properties of MOF glasses, expanding possibilities for these functional glass materials.
Molecular Quantum Nanosensors Functioning in Living Cells
Authors: Ishiwata Hitoshi , Song Jiarui , Shigeno Yoko , Nishimura Koki , Yanai Nobuhiro
Published: January 2025

Intracellular quantum sensing enables precise probing of biological phenomena such as temperature changes within living cells. However, current nanoscale quantum sensors such as nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center in nanodiamond suffer from variability in material quality, limiting their resolution, sensitivity, and applicability to single-particle nanoscale measurements. This study presents molecular quantum nanosensors (MQNs) as an innovative solution for intracellular quantum sensing. By encapsulating molecular qubits within host materials, MQNs achieve enhanced uniformity in spin state energy levels while maintaining sensitivity comparable to nanodiamond-based quantum sensors. Specifically, pentacene-doped para-terphenyl (p-doped TP) allow for room-temperature optical detection of molecular spin states, and p-doped TP nanocrystals are coated with the biocompatible surfactant Pluronic F127. Using biocompatible MQNs, we demonstrate their application in organelle-selective intracellular quantum thermometry. This technology enables precise nanoscale measurements within cellular organelles, advancing the field of in-cell quantum sensing and offering a powerful tool for studying biological processes at molecular resolution.
Watching Pseudomonas mevalonii HMG-CoA Reductase in Action
Authors: Patel Himani , Purohit Vatsal , Steussy Calvin , Schmidt Timothy , Helquist Paul , Stauffacher Cynthia , Wiest Olaf
Published: January 2025

HMG CoA Reductase catalyzed the interconversion of a thioester, HMG CoA, and mevalonic acid, a key step in the isoprenoid pathway, through a complex reaction mechanism involving three distinct chemical steps with two molecules of cofactor and large-scale rearrangements of the enzyme. Here, we investigate the second step, the formation of a thiohemiacetal from CoA and mevaldehyde, using time resolved crystallography and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. After triggering the reaction by a pH jump from pH 6.7 to pH9, the formation of the carbon-sulfur bond can be observed in the two structures at 2.5 and 4 minutes. The structures obtained close to the activated complex of the reaction serve as the starting point for MD simulations of different possible protonation states of the catalytically active residues. Changes to the active site geometry, specifically the residues Ser 85, Glu 83 and His 381 that are important for catalysis of the reaction are discussed in detail. This work demonstrates the applicability of the combination of time resolved crystallography using a pH trigger with D simulations to obtain a detailed view of a complex reaction in an enzyme active site.
ÎMAJA EWROPA Û EWROPIYAN DI PEYWENDA OKSÎDENTALÎZMÊ DE DI BERHEMÊN FERHAD PÎRBAL DE
Authors: Filiz Mehmet Şirin , Tarduş İbrahim
Published: January 2025

Oksidentalizm bir akademik disiplin olarak oryantalizmin tersi görülse de özünde Batı’yı anlama çabasıdır. Bununla beraber oksidentalizm dünyanın farklı coğrafyalarında birçok tarihsel ve toplumsal nedenlerden dolayı farklı biçimler almıştır. Oksidentalizm, oryantalizme nazaran edebiyat eleştirilerinde kullanılan daha yeni bir yaklaşımdır. Bunun temel nedeni bir düşünce biçimi olarak oksidentalizmin halen değişip dönüşmekte olan bir ideoloji olmasıdır. Bununla beraber oksidentalizm edebiyatta ötekilik sorununu anlamada kullanılabilecek önemli bir araçtır; çünkü benlik ve ötekilik sorunu edebi yapıda sıklıkla işlenmektedir. Kürt edebiyatında benlik ve ötekilik sorunu daha çok Kürtlerin egemen ulusları görme biçimi olarak işlenmiştir. Ancak bir ötekini görme biçimi olarak Avrupa ve Avrupalı imgesinin bu edebiyatta nasıl işlendiği üzerinde yeterince durulmamıştır. Bu açıdan bu çalışma, oksidentalizm tartışmalarından yola çıkarak Ferhad Pirbal’ın eserlerinde Avrupa ve Avrupalı imgesinin nasıl işlendiğini göstermeyi amaçlamaktadır. Sonuç olarak görülmüştür ki Pirbal’ın eserlerinde Avrupa ve Avrupalı imajının hem olumlu hem de olumsuz yönleri bulunmaktadır. Avrupalılar bir yandan kolonyalist, emperyalist, ruhsuz ve oryantalist olarak resmedilirken bir yandan da sanata ve bilime katkısı olan kişiler olarak gösterilmişlerdir.
BİRLEŞMİŞ MİLLETLER FİLİSTİN PAYLAŞIM PLANI’NA KADARKİ SÜREÇTE İNGİLTERE VE AMERİKA TARAFINDAN ÖNERİLEN TAKSİM PLANLARI ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME (1937-1948)
Authors: Karababa Gürkan
Published: January 2025

Osmanlı Devleti’nin Bilâdü’ş-Şam bölgesinden çekilmesinin ardından bölgeyi işgal eden İtilaf devletleri, bölgedeki halklara kendi bağımsız ulusal devletlerini kurma sözü vermişlerdir. Bu çalışmada Filistin’in bölünmesine yönelik 1937-1948 yılları arasında İngiltere ve müttefikleri tarafından sunulan projelerin, bölgedeki tarihsel, politik ve sosyolojik değişimlerin yanı sıra BM sunduğu Taksim Planı’nın perde arkasını ortaya koyması açısından önemli olduğu ileri sürülmektedir. Söz konusu çalışma, İngiliz mandasının bölge halkı arasındaki tarihsel, sosyal ve kültürel birçok ortak değeri görmezden geldiği bu projelerin detaylarını irdelemeyi hedeflemektedir. Bu çalışma, Filistin taksiminde başta İngilizler olmak üzere Amerikan ve diğer müttefiklerin Filistin meselesine yaklaşımını ve benimsedikleri siyaseti ortaya koyması açısından önemlidir. Araştırmada, veri toplama ve analiz etme yöntemlerin faydalanılarak elde edilen sonuçlar metne tarafsızca yansıtılmıştır. Çalışmanın neticesinde, sunulan projelerde Filistin mandasındaki toprakların bölünerek bölgede bağımsız bir Yahudi devleti kurulması için gerekli şartların oluşturulmaya çalışıldığı saptanmıştır. İngiliz ve Amerikan heyetleri, sunulan bu projelerde Arapların bölgede sadece bağımsız bir Filistin devleti kurma taleplerini görmezden gelirken Filistin’e yoğun bir şekilde devam eden Yahudi göçünün devam etmesini, Yahudilere arazi satışlarının sürdürülmesini ve manda yönetiminin idarede kalmasını açıkça destekledikleri görülmüştür. Yine, BM taksim planının Filistin meselesini çözmek için sunulan bir plandan ziyade önceden sunulan tekliflerin sonucu hatta dayatması olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.
The Influence of Anxiety in Learning English for Specific Purposes on the Students for Non-English Department
Authors: Oktavia Masitoh , Mulia Vilya Lakstian Catra , Herawan Doni
Published: January 2025

Many students in the non-English Department feel anxious while speaking in front of the classroom and it has become a never-ending issue up to now. Therefore, this research focuses on investigating how anxiety factors affect students' behavior during EFL instruction and how non-English-speaking students' beliefs contribute to the development of anxiety.  Descriptive qualitative case study method was employed with the subject of the research were 32 students from the 4th semester of Arabic Language Education and Islamic Education study program at the non-English Department of Walisongo Islamic State University of Semarang. The instruments were field observation, interview, questionnaire, and Focus Group Discussion. The research revealed that non-English students learning ESP English commonly experience two primary types of anxiety: confusion and sweating. These feelings often arise due to a lack of preparation before attending English classes. Anxiety is heightened when students feel unprepared in three key areas: grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary mastery. In conclusion, students tend to feel anxious when they overthink the instructions or have to speak English in front of many peers. However, they feel more comfortable and engaged when lecturers create a joyful and positive classroom atmosphere. It is recommended that ESP students adopt strategies to manage their anxiety, including thorough preparation, relaxation techniques, positive thinking, seeking support from peers, and developing acceptance. Additionally, teachers should play an active role in reducing students' anxiety by fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
Learning at Diabetes Camp: Experiential and Interprofessional Opportunities for Dietetics Students
Authors: Mount Mallory , Gould Kathryn
Published: January 2025

Diabetes camp is helpful in providing hands-on learning experiences and interprofessional learning opportunities through immersive experiences. Currently, there is little research comparing the changes in knowledge and perception during experiential learning in dietetics students at a residential diabetes camp. This longitudinal qualitative case study explored the knowledge, perceptions, confidence, and empathy gained by four dietetics students during experiential learning at the camp. Qualitative research methods (interviews, observations, "photovoice," journals, and focus groups) were used to explore and understand participants’ experiences of hands-on involvement with type one diabetes, and what they learned at camp that cannot be learned in a classroom. This study suggests that experiential learning at diabetes camp can make a difference in the overall education and feelings of dietetics students regarding type one diabetes care and management. While one year of experiential learning was beneficial to participating dietetics students, two years provided a deeper understanding of the disease in children’s lives and the role of the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) at camp. The study’s greatest contribution is the ability for educators to understand how experiential learning opportunities at diabetes camp provide in-depth education and how these learning experiences can be incorporated into dietetics curricula.
AESTHETICS OF ENVIRONMENT DESIGN IN THE LIGHT OF SEMANTIC THEORY AND AESTHETICS OF LIFE
Authors:   Orenburg State University, Kolomiets G.
Published: January 2025

The article presents a reflection of semantic aesthetic theory in the aspect of aesthetics of life and philosophical and aesthetic problems of environmental design. The author refers to linguistic, symbolic, semiotic aesthetic views in the interpretation of design, uses an anthroposocioecological approach that combines the ethical component of dignity in the public consciousness and the aesthetic essence of design activity; ideas of physicality, based on the concept of the “inorganic body of civilization” and the pragmatic aesthetics of life.
AESTHETIC COMPREHENSION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN RUSSIAN DESIGN THEORY
Authors:   St. Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design, Barsukova N.
Published: January 2025

The article reveals the peculiarities of the formation of aesthetic thought in the domestic theory and practice of design on the human environment, fixes the modern system of views on the environment as an object of aesthetic experience. The environment is presented not from the standpoint of analyzing intra-environmental aesthetic parameters, or the laws of harmonization, such as shape, rhythm, symmetry, contrast, color, light, but holistically, as a design and aesthetic category of design.
THE RUSSIAN REVIVAL STYLE AND ITS ROLE IN REVEALINGOF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY OF MOSCOW'S NOVAYA SQUARE
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Loungina D.
Published: January 2025

In my paper I will discuss the environmental capacity of no longer existing fragments of the Kitai-Gorod town wall in Moscow. Begun in the 18th century, reconstruction, architectural and artistic redesign of the fortress sections, which led to the formation of Novaya Square, is a process that is incomplete to this day. This is a result of both natural and socio-political reasons. For specialists in the urban environment, subjects related to the pre-revolutionary reconstruction of the town wall and its destruction of the 1930s-1940s are interesting not only for their architectural and urban planning collisions. The building of the Museum of Applied Knowledge (1874-1906) that accompanies the wall, became a participant in the dialogue between the fortified city and the modernizing city and now, along with the building of the Historical Museum, claims to be the link supporting the almost non-preserved structure. Combining existing walking routes from the Kremlin to Zaryadye, the Polytechnic Museum area acts as a compositional node of the former fortress, which still serves as the basis for the urban planning system of the Moscow center. My paper examines the visual and communication aspects of eclecticism, traces the historical continuity of Moscow architecture of the 17th-19th centuries, and discusses the possibilities inherent in the Russian Revival style for the formation of a comfortable urban environment.
PHILOSOPHICAL AND AESTHETIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT IN MODERN RUSSIAN GRAPHICS
Authors:   Kosygin Russian State University (Technology. Design. Art), Meshcherina E.
Published: January 2025

The understanding of the city in modern graphic art is presented in two aspects: philosophical, dominated by existential themes related to the "man-city" system, and mainly artistic and aesthetic, representing the diverse faces of specific cities and performing the function of cultural and historical memory. The importance of the Decorative Art magazine for the design of the environment is indicated, in which constructivist graphic artists developed the principles of humanization of urban space.
FUNCTIONALISM AND AESTHETICSAS THE BASIS OF MODERN LANDSCAPE OBJECTS
Authors:   Art State University named after A.S. Pushkin, Eglit L.
Published: January 2025

The article examines significant changes in approaches to landscape architecture in urban development, caused by environmental issues and changing functional and aesthetic demands of the population. The features of urban development and landscaping in modern conditions are formulated.
SPACE AS SENSUAL AUTHENTICITY: ANACHRONISM IN THE INTERIOR
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Universtiy, Strugova E.
Published: January 2025

The study aims at the description of aesthetic mode of experiencing space as something that, taking various forms, including emptiness, acquires a sensual potential. Using the example of a spatial ‘turn' in contemporary aesthetics, media studies and film theory, in particular, the thesis is substantiated that in the sensory experience of space there is a high probability of feeling the ‘emptiness' of time, literally, the unbearability of the present tense, which ‘hangs' too heavily.
BONE NAIL SIZE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM BASED ON MACHINE VISION
Authors: Yan Piao , Hao Yang , Yulong Tan , Zehan Zheng , Jingcheng Yang
Published: January 2025

Aiming at the problems of low measurement efficiency and poor accuracy consistency in the traditional measurement methods of medical bone nails, a set of bone nail size measurement system based on machine vision was developed. Firstly, the edge position of the bone nail was located by setting the ROI area. Then the Canny algorithm is used to extract the edge accurately, and the edge points are screened by threshold, and the edge points are fitted into straight line segments by least square method for size measurement. Finally, using the Halcon image software platform, the shape matching method was used to match and locate the bone nails, and the batch detection of bone nails was realized. The experimental results show that the measurement accuracy of the system is up to ±0.01mm, the average detection time of a single picture is 54ms, the measurement accuracy is high, the running speed is fast, and it can meet the demand of industrial real-time detection.
FOUCAULT IN TELETUBBYLAND: REREADING TELETUBBIES
Authors: S. M. Niyas
Published: January 2025

This paper examines Teletubbies on the basis of Michel Foucault’s theoretical framework, exploring how the show entrenches his concepts of power, control, and subjectivity. Far from being a simple children's programme, Teletubbies illustrates the pervasive nature of power as it shapes behaviours and identities within a controlled environment. Elements such as the Voice Trumpets, which disseminate commands and knowledge, and the omnipresent Noo-Noo, silently enforcing order, serve as metaphors for Foucauldian mechanisms of discipline and surveillance. By analysing these components, the paper foregrounds how Teletubbies falls in line with Foucault's theories on power’s subtle operation and its role in creating docile subjects. This rereading repositions the show within broader cultural and philosophical discourses on power, knowledge, and control.
EFFECTIVENESS OF FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION IN MANIPUR IN THE RECENT YEARS
Authors: Singh Nobin Khumanthem , Singh Khundrakpam Jayantakumar
Published: January 2025

This study primarily utilized secondary data as tools for analysis, including sources published by the Government of Manipur, such as the Annual Finance Statement, Economic Survey of Manipur, Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, and the Handbook of Statistics on Indian States by the Reserve Bank of India and the Government of India. The findings emphasize that a sound and robust financial framework is crucial for effective governance. Therefore, the financial machinery of the state must be regulated systematically to ensure both current efficiency and future developmental prospects. Furthermore, governmental departments need to coordinate effectively and ensure financial assistance to prevent the underutilization of resources. This requires a focus on economic development through enhanced activities and strategic planning. The analysis reveals that Manipur's tax elasticity is higher compared to the national average. As a result, the Central Government should prioritize tax devolution specifically for Manipur. Additionally, reforms in the state's financial policy and fiscal discipline are essential to improve its overall economic framework.
Entre regionalismos, nacionalismos e globalização: panorama e contribuições à historiografia da imigração alemã no Brasil (1824-2024)
Authors: Witzel de Souza Bruno , Mügge Miqueias Henrique
Published: January 2025

Introdução ao dossiê.
Potential Botanical Extracts with Aceton and Chloroform to Control Basal Stem Rot Caused by Fungus of Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. on Peanuts
Authors: Isnaini Mulat
Published: January 2025

The aim of the study was to evaluate potential of botanical leafs extracted with acetone and chloroform against fungal pathogen Sclerotium rolfsii causing basal stem rot on peanut. In-vitro tests involved 6% aceton and or chloroform (0,3 mL) were added into each leaf extracts it then pour into agar medium 100 mL. Four leaf extracts used â€œ Sirih Hijau (SH); Sirih Merah (SM); Babandotan with aceton (Bb) dan Patikan Kebo (PK). The study was disgned by Completely Randomized Design with ten replicates per treatment. Bioassay test was conducted in the glasshouse involved soaking seeds in leaf extracts i.e: ASH, KSH and ABb for 30 min and as control treatment, seeds were soaked in sterile distiled water. Seeds were planted in soil mixed in the plastic bag with 5 seeds per bag. Those bags were arranged in the glass house with Completely Randomized Design with 7 replicats per treatment . Fungal S. rolfsii pathogen  was inoculated when plants reached two paiars of the leaf. The results showed that â€œSirih hijau extracted with aceton (ASH) and Sirih merah extracted with chloroform (KSH) and Babandotan extracted with aceton (ABb) were effectif inhibiting mycelial growth of S. rolfsii in medium agar (100%). In the glasshouse study treatement of â€œASH was the most effective in controlling disease incidence (51,43 %) compared with two other treatments, â€œKSH and Abbâ€ were about 20 %.
GEORGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF THOSEA MONOLONCHA ON COCONUT AND POTENTIAL HOST OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY IN NORTH MALUKU
Authors: Widyantoro Arief
Published: January 2025

Thosea monoloncha (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae) dilaporkan telah menyerang pada tanaman kelapa di Sulawesi pada beberapa bulan terakhir. Ledakan hama (outbreaks) pernah dilaporkan terjadi di daerah Sulawesi Utara (1988), Halmahera Utara (1999) dan kurun lima tahun terakhir di Pulau Tolonuo (2014). Regulasi menunjukkan serangga ini termasuk organisme pengganggu tumbuhan karantina dengan inang utama kelapa dan kelapa sawit. Serangga menyebabkan kerusakan secara luas pada daun kelapa baik tanaman belum menghasilkan (TBM) maupun tanaman menghasilkan (TM). Informasi mengenai biologi, distribusi dan potensi inang diulas berdasarkan literatur. Berdasarkan kajian, komoditas pisang dan jambu air berpotensi sebagai inang alternatif yang perlu diwaspadai penyebarannya.
The Effect of Giving Bean Sprouts Solution and Shallot Solution on the Germination of Local Rice Seeds
Authors: Fitriah Annisa
Published: January 2025

Padi merupakan tanaman pangan yang menjadi komoditas penting di Indonesia. Sebagai satu dari beberapa sumber pangan yang utama bagi penduduk Indonesia kebutuhan akan beras terus mengalami peningkatan. Akan tetatpi produksi beras mengalami penurunan, karena penggunaan benih yang telah mengalami penurunan mutu (kemunduran benih). Dalam hal mengatasi rendahnya mutu benih, benih dapat diberi perlakuan sebelum tanam agar produktivitasnya dapat ditingkatkan dan viabilitas benihnya dapat diperbaiki yaitu dengan perlakuan invigorasi. Invigorasi benih dapat dilakukan dengan cara hydroprimming yaitu dengan cara merendam benih menggunakan larutan tertentu seperti larutan tauge (Phaseolus radiatus) dan larutan bawang merah (Allium cepa L). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh interaksi kombinasi larutan tauge dengan larutan bawang serta mengetahui konsentrasi kombinasi terbaik dalam meningkatka perkecambahan benih padi lokal Kalimantan Selatan yang lewat masa simpan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Terpadu Jurusan Agrekoteknologi Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Lambung Mangkurat pada bulan Juli 2020 sampai September 2020. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) Faktorial. Faktor pertama adalah larutan tauge 0% (t0), 3% (t1), 6% (t2), dan 9% (t3). Faktor kedua adalah larutan bawang merah 0% (b0), 3% (b1), 6% (b2), dan 9% (b3). Kedua faktor dikombinasikan sehingga didapat 16 perlakuan yang kemudian diulang sebanyak tiga kali dengan masing-masing ulangan diulang sebanyak empat sub ulangan sehingga diperoleh 192 satuan percobaan.
PENDUGAAN KOMPONEN RAGAM GENETIK PADA POPULASI TANAMAN JAGUNG HASIL SELEKS MASSA DENGAN INDEKS DASAR
Authors: Sudika I Wayan Sudika
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to determine the degree of additive variation and the dominant varietion of yield and fresh biomass and other properties and also to identify the narrow sense heritability of all observed traits. The research activity was carried out in two stages, namely making kinship with NC I and testing the results of the crosses. A total of 60 crosses were tested from 20 male parents. The design used for the crosses was a randomized block design with two replications. Each treatment (the result of crosses), planted in one row; each row contained 40 plants. The properties observed included plant height, number of leaves, fresh biomass weight, harvested dry ear weight, ear length, ear diameter, and yield. The data from the observations were analyzed by means of an analysis of variance with the model following the design of the NC I cross at the 5% ignificant level and continued with the estimation of the additive and dominant variants and the standard deviation of each of these variance evaluation. The results showed that the variety of additives was greater than the dominant variation, especially obtained in plant height, number of leaves, weight of fresh biomass per plant, ear length, and yield; on the other hand, the dry weight of harvested cobs and ear cobs had a smaller additive variety than the dominant variety. The heritability of narrow sense is high in fresh biomass weight and ear length; moderate on the number of leaves per plant, ear diameter, and yield; and classified as low on plant height and ear diameter. The increase in yield and fresh weight of the P8IS population should be carried out by further selection method.
Duckweed (Lemna minor) in Feed to Increase the Carcass and Giblet Proportion of Male Alabio Ducks
Authors: Herliani  , Biyatmoko Danang , Sulaiman Abrani , Habibah  , Amilia Puteri
Published: January 2025

Feeding containing wet duckweed increases the feed conversion ratio. This research aims to analyze the effect of differences in the use of wet duckweed and duckweed flour in rations on the percentage of carcass and giblet cuts of male Alabio ducks. This research was carried out in the Experimental Cages of the Faculty of Agriculture, Lambung Mangkurat University using 108 Alabio ducks. The study used three treatments, namely P0 (control, without duckweed), P1 (20% wet duckweed in the ration), and P2 (20% duckweed flour in the ration). The parameters observed included the percentage of chest, thigh, back, wing and giblet weight to carcass weight. Duckweed with complete feed has the same results so it can be used as a substitute feed and between the two treatments P1 and P2 it is known that the use of wet duckweed gives the best percentage of carcass cuts.
Tourism-Based Community Empowerment of People with Disabilities
Authors: Candra Kiki Irafa , Hermawan Yudan , Tristanti  , Suyantri Eni , Rudiana
Published: January 2025

This study explores a tourism village-based community empowerment model in Karangpatihan, a village with a significant population of people with intellectual disabilities, aiming to improve their economic and social welfare. Using an intrinsic case study approach with qualitative methods, informants were purposively selected, including the village head, Rumah Harapan managers, active programme participants, and their families. Data was collected through interviews, observation, and documentation, then analysed using Huberman's interactive model. The programme’s training in batik ciprat, handicraft making, and tourism management significantly improved outcomes. Participants’ income increased by 30%-40%, supported by sales of crafts and tourism roles. Socially, stigma against disabilities lessened as participants engaged in guiding tours and ticket management. Challenges included limited digital marketing innovation, insufficient training continuity, and low initial motivation. Recommendations include enhancing digital marketing through social media training, e-commerce platforms, and diversifying local products. This model demonstrates strong potential for replication as an inclusive and sustainable rural development strategy.
“Devouring The Soil’s Words” – Margaux Schwab from 'Foodculture Days' In Vevey on Multispecies Curating as Grounded Practice and Entangled Metabolisms
Authors: Wagner Magali
Published: January 2025

Founded in 2017 in Vevey, Switzerland, by Margaux Schwab, 'foodculture days' is a publicly funded cultural format that provides a platform –understood in the broadest sense of institutional framing– to share and build knowledge around food as a medium for convivial practices of nourishment for all species. By fostering longstanding relations and collaborations between local practitioners, such as farmers, cooks, gastronomes, winemakers, activists, and gardeners, with a globally interconnected network of artists, scientists, philosophers and researchers, the complexities of environmental and social justice in the realm of food are addressed in different strands and activities of the initiative. Its main project, a ten-day long festival that emerges every two years in the town of Vevey, is a moment of reflection, gathering and dialogue that allows the public and practitioners involved to rediscover the urban space and everyday locations, such as markets, streets, cafes, shops, agricultural initiatives, museums, and galleries, from a perspective where food, art and ecology intersect. Our conversation about the emergence, the different strands of 'foodculture days' and their vision for the future is based on a shared conviction that cultural programming attempting to address global topics rooted in a local context and focussing on more-than-human timescales and process-oriented art practices needs formats within different spatial and temporal regimes.
Keywords: multispecies curating, radical hospitality, conviviality, grounded practice.
Community Museums In India: Rooted In Care
Authors: Sardana Poornima
Published: January 2025

This reflection explores the role of community based museums in India through two communities- the folk artists from Kathputli Colony in Delhi, and the fishermen communities in Mumbai. It illustrates the identity struggles of folk and tribal artists in India, their marginalisation in urban development and the precariousness of their livelihoods, and advocates for community-rooted museums that have a grounding in social justice, enabling ownership and active engagement of these communities. The emergence of community-based museums and grassroots initiatives in India, such as the Tandel Fund of Archives in Mumbai, is presented as a caring and hopeful response.
Keywords: community, museums, identity, ownership, care.
The Dirty Patrons: Environmental Responsibility And Museum Sponsorship
Authors: Anguix-Vilches Laia
Published: January 2025

Over the past two decades, societal pressure over and scrutiny of the ethics of museum funding have grown exponentially, particularly regarding sponsorship from the fossil-fuel industry. This spotlight, fuelled by environmental concerns and accusations of 'greenwashing,' has prompted significant changes in museum/oil company relationships. For instance, protests by climate activists and artists led to the end, in 2022, of the 30- year partnership between BP and the National Portrait Gallery in London. Whilst flagship museums such as the Louvre and the British Museum are still renewing oil-funded partnerships, the evolving landscape suggests a growing environmental responsibility in sponsorship models. In order to facilitate an understanding of the ongoing shift, this article explores the impact of environmental and art activism on museum/fossil-fuel connections. By using mainly primary materials, it emphasises everyday practice over theoretical analysis, encouraging a reflection on museums' links with their sponsors, and highlighting ideas of trustworthiness, accountability, financial independence, transparency, ethical decision-making, and social and environmental responsibility.
Keywords: Museum sponsorship, ethical funding models, institutional critique, museum activism, environmental responsibility.
Learning From Listening To A Citizen Board
Authors: Reitstatter Luise , Galter Karolin
Published: January 2025

Listening is a skill that goes beyond hearing another person’s words. It is an attentive communication process that deeply acknowledges individual backgrounds in making sense of the world. In this paper, we propose a listening approach to museums in their conception as social spaces in the service of society. Departing from the museum’s historic to contemporary concerns for citizen participation, we detail our work with a citizen board in the ‘Right to the Museum?’ project within a comparative study of five Viennese museums. Engaging in intense dialogue through accompanied museum visits and post- surveys, we present our learnings regarding citizens’ situated interpretation strategies in permanent exhibitions and potential discrepancies between museum missions on paper and perceptions on-site. Based on the responses by the citizen board to museum and exhibition scripts, we also reflect on how such a listening approach can be used to pluralise perspectives on cultural heritage and its societal value.
Keywords: museum missions, exhibition scripts, citizen board, listening, identity politics.
To Counter-Colonise Brazilian History Instead Of Decolonising It: On The Problematics Around Decolonisation In Museological Exhibitions
Authors: Ciafrino Arantxa , Gonçalves Pedro
Published: January 2025

An observation from the perspective of Social and Experimental Museology on the interventions carried out in the long-term exhibitions at the Museu Histórico Nacional in Rio de Janeiro as part of the project “Decolonial Brazil: Other Stories.” This article analyses the agents involved in the project, the history and context in which the national museum is situated, and introduces Nêgo Bispo's concept of ‘Counter-colonisation’ to highlight museological processes as tools for questioning the past and experimenting in the present.
Keywords: Museology; Brazilian History; Decolonialism; Experimental-Museology; Counter-Colonisation
VEGETAIS E HORMÔNIOS:
Authors: Nagel Jordana Caroline
Published: January 2025

Este livro explora, de forma abrangente e acessível, os mecanismos hormonais que regulam o crescimento e desenvolvimento das plantas. Dividido em quatro partes, aborda desde os fundamentos e principais classes de hormônios vegetais, como auxinas, giberelinas e citocininas, até suas interações e aplicações práticas. São discutidos temas como biossíntese, transporte e sinalização hormonal, bem como a resposta a estímulos ambientais e o papel dos hormônios na adaptação das plantas a condições adversas.

Além de destacar o impacto dos fitormônios na ciência e na agricultura, a obra oferece uma perspectiva histórica e científica sobre as descobertas no campo, conectando teoria e prática. É um recurso essencial para estudantes, pesquisadores e profissionais interessados em fisiologia vegetal, biotecnologia e práticas agrícolas sustentáveis, especialmente no contexto de desafios globais como mudanças climáticas e segurança alimentar.
Bridging the digital divide with cloud-powered applications
Authors: Sai Bhargav Musuluri
Published: January 2025

Cloud-based Java solutions are revolutionizing how small and medium enterprises access sophisticated technology capabilities. This technological democratization bridges the digital divide between well-resourced organizations and smaller entities by providing scalable, cost-effective alternatives to traditional enterprise software deployments. The transformation encompasses platform independence, enhanced security measures, and optimized resource utilization through modern architectural patterns. Through serverless computing and microservices architectures, organizations can now leverage enterprise-grade capabilities while maintaining flexibility and cost efficiency. The impact extends beyond operational efficiencies to foster innovation, enable strategic growth, and create new opportunities across various business sectors. Small businesses and non-profits particularly benefit from reduced barriers to entry, improved competitive capabilities, and access to enterprise-grade tools that were previously beyond their reach. The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, combined with edge computing solutions, further enhances the value proposition of cloud adoption. These advancements enable organizations to focus on core competencies while automating routine tasks and improving decision-making processes. The democratization of technology through cloud solutions also creates significant socio-economic benefits, increasing digital literacy in underserved communities and generating new employment opportunities in the technology sector. As cloud technologies mature, their role in fostering digital equality and enabling business transformation becomes increasingly vital for sustainable economic growth and innovation across all business segments.
Convergence of Conversational AI with IoT and AR/VR: A systematic review of emerging applications and industry transformations
Authors: Panneer Selvam Viswanathan
Published: January 2025

Integrating conversational AI with emerging technologies fundamentally transforms human-computer interaction across multiple sectors and applications. This article comprehensively analyzes how conversational AI converges with the Internet of Things (IoT) and Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) technologies to create more intuitive, responsive, and immersive user experiences. By systematically examining current implementations, we explore the synergistic relationships between these technologies in smart environments, healthcare systems, industrial operations, and educational platforms. The article reveals that while this technological convergence offers unprecedented opportunities for automation, personalization, and enhanced user engagement, it also presents significant challenges regarding system integration, data privacy, and security. The findings indicate that successful implementation requires careful consideration of infrastructure requirements, user experience design, and privacy frameworks. This article contributes to the growing body of knowledge on multi-modal technology integration. It provides insights for researchers, developers, and industry practitioners working towards the next generation of intelligent interactive systems. The article concludes by identifying critical areas for future research and development in this rapidly evolving field.
Use of biomarkers in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Laura Elisa Pires Cunha  , Jeniffer Aparecida de Morais Rodrigues  , Mariana Camargo Silva  , Eduarda Schults Moraes  , Kesly Karoliny Caitano Rodrigues  , João Vitor Nardelli  , Gustavo França Reges  , Heloísa Souza Mello  , Marinaldo Soares Leite
Published: January 2025

In 1906, Alois Alzheimer described the disease bearing his name, a progressive neurodegenerative pathology with high prevalence. This condition is characterized by progressive cognitive impairment, particularly memory loss, resulting from the degeneration and death of neurons in cortical and subcortical regions. Late diagnosis remains one of the main factors negatively impacting the prognosis of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Evidence from studies using positron emission tomography (PET) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis indicates that neuropathological changes associated with AD begin up to 20 years before the onset of clinical symptoms. This study aims to present the growing role of biomarkers in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, emphasizing their importance in identifying early pathological changes before the appearance of clinical symptoms. This review seeks to investigate the use of biomarkers in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, focusing on articles from the last five years, both national and international. The methodology will be conducted systematically and structurally. The development of biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease has advanced considerably, providing essential tools for the prevention, diagnosis, and monitoring of disease progression. Among the most studied biomarkers are Beta-Amyloid and phosphorylated Tau protein, which serve as biological indicators of the underlying pathological processes of the disease. These biomarkers can be measured objectively; however, obtaining this information often requires invasive methods, such as the collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to quantify protein levels. Phosphorylated Tau protein (p-tau), for instance, has proven particularly useful when combined with other biomarkers, offering a more accurate evaluation of the pathology. The integration of protein, genetic, and lipid biomarkers, together with new measurement platforms, will likely be essential in transforming the clinical approach to AD, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the disease from its early stages to its more advanced phases.
Blockchain for enterprise supply chain management: Enhancing visibility, traceability and security
Authors: Olatunji Onaseso
Published: January 2025

The emergence of centralized and disintermediated systems is driving a sea change in supply chain management and thus requires a core adaptation in the tracking and verification of goods and services. Contemporary supply chains are shifting their focus towards customers, focusing on the satisfaction of consumers by offering quality products and services on time. Advanced technologies' integration is becoming indispensable for companies willing to be competitive and responsive to market demand. Decentralizing the supply chain allows organizations to avoid dependence on traditional intermediaries, and it enables various participants to be treated as peers in a network using distributed ledger technology. This transformation enhances transparency and trust, bolsters security and efficiency, and reduces fraud and economic losses. Implementation will, however, require proper understanding in both blockchain technology and its application in operating supply chains, to which 20th-century practices are seriously insufficient to meet today's needs of the global digital world.
Leveraging ETL automation and data analytics to drive a reduction in software development bottlenecks: Lessons from Global South
Authors: David Akokodaripon  , Godwin Nzeako
Published: January 2025

This study explores how ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) automation and data analytics can alleviate software development bottlenecks, with a focus on the global South. The aim is to uncover strategies that enhance software quality, shorten delivery times, and cut costs by leveraging data-driven methodologies. The research employs a comprehensive review of existing literature, analyzing contemporary tools, technologies, and best practices. It emphasizes the role of ETL automation in integrating data analytics into the software development lifecycle, showcasing how these processes drive efficiency and sustainability.
The study’s key findings highlight that ETL automation plays a critical role in improving data consistency, accuracy, and processing speed, thereby enhancing the reliability of software solutions. Data analytics, on the other hand, enables predictive modeling and real-time decision-making, crucial for proactively managing development challenges. The research further stresses the value of incorporating circular economy principles and indigenous practices to promote sustainability and cultural relevance in software development. These findings advocate for a holistic approach in the global South, where embracing regulatory compliance, climate resilience, and stakeholder engagement can significantly benefit software development practices.
Concluding that the adoption of ETL automation and data analytics is essential for resolving software development bottlenecks, the study recommends that organizations integrate advanced technologies while aligning their strategies with both local and global standards. This approach not only streamlines the development process but also fosters the creation of innovative, sustainable software solutions. The study suggests future research directions, including the integration of AI and machine learning into ETL processes, the establishment of comprehensive policy frameworks, and the promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration to further advance the field.