bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análisis de Sostenibilidad Urbana a través de Indicadores Socioeconómicos y Ambientales en el Cantón Quevedo
Authors: Piguave Rendon Ronald Anthony , Pazmiño Solórzano Silvia Belén , Chang Rizo Fresia Susana
Published: August 2024

La sostenibilidad urbana es crucial en la lucha contra el cambio climático y la promoción de ciudades resilientes. El objetivo general del estudio fue evaluar la sostenibilidad urbana en Quevedo mediante indicadores socioeconómicos y ambientales. La metodología aplicada fue descriptiva y exploratoria, utilizando el ¨Sistema de indicadores y condicionantes para ciudades grandes y medianas de España¨ para medir la ocupación del suelo, espacio público, movilidad, complejidad urbana, espacios verdes, metabolismo urbano y cohesión social. Los resultados obtenidos revelaron deficiencias significativas en la planificación urbana, con una distribución del suelo ineficiente y escasez de espacios verdes. La gestión de la energía y los residuos es insatisfactoria, con un uso persistente de energías tradicionales y baja producción de energías renovables. En términos de cohesión social, aunque se observa una integración exitosa de la población extranjera, existen desigualdades en el acceso a la educación superior y necesidades no atendidas de las poblaciones mayores. La conclusión principal es que el cantón Quevedo no es una ciudad sostenible según los indicadores evaluados, alcanzando un cumplimiento del 38.50%, clasificado como insuficiente. Es necesario implementar políticas urbanas más efectivas, promover la participación ciudadana y adoptar medidas sostenibles en la gestión ambiental para mejorar la calidad de vida de los habitantes y proteger el medio ambiente.
Effects of boring sponge Pione vastifica (Hancock, 1849) infestation on redox status and histological structure in Pacific oyster Magallana gigas (Thunberg, 1793) gills
Authors: Kladchenko Ekaterina S. , Chelebieva Elina S. , Podolskaya Maria S. , Gostyukhina Olga L. , Gavruseva Tatiana V. , Lavrichenko Daria S.
Published: August 2024

The Pacific oyster, Magallana gigas (Thunberg, 1793), is the most widely cultivated bivalve species in the world. Despite the oyster's resistance to most pathogens, oyster farms are increasingly suffering losses due to infestation by various boring agents, particularly boring sponges. Boring sponges Pione vastifica (Hancock, 1849) penetrate and destroy the shell of the oysters, creating a network of channels and chambers in the shell. This ultimately results in a reduction in the marketability and barrier protection of oysters, as well as an impairment of their functional status. The objective of this study was to identify the mechanisms of oyster response to exposure to the boring sponge and to assess the health status of the species in the context of its ecological and economic importance. This paper examines the effect of the boring sponge on the organism of Pacific oysters M. gigas, namely on the level of lipid peroxidation and the activity of the main antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase - SOD, catalase - CAT, glutathione peroxidase - GPx), as well as histopathological changes in the gills of oysters with different degrees of boring sponge infestation. In contrast to the SOD activity, the CAT and GPx activities were found to be dependent on the extent of damage inflicted upon the shell by the boring sponge. In the initial phase of shell damage (1 and 25%), the CAT activity exhibited no notable deviation from the control level. However, the GPx level demonstrated a pronounced decline. In the second stage (26-50% of damage), there was an increase in CAT activity, and the levels of GPx returned to control levels. Despite a low level of antioxidant defense activity, an increase in lipid peroxidation was observed. In the fourth stage (76-100% damage), the highest level of lipid peroxidation was observed. This was accompanied by an increase in CAT production and a decrease in GPx activity. However, no significant disturbances in the structure of gill tissues were found with an increasing degree of damage caused by the spread of boring sponges. In our study, only local histological abnormalities were observed in stages 2, 3, and 4 of infection. The results of the present work demonstrate the influence of the boring sponge infestation process on the redox balance of oyster gill.
Penghindaran Penghindaran Pajak, Leverage dan Nilai Perusahaan: Dimoderasi oleh Transparansi
Authors: Pratami Yolanda , Munashiroh Hidayatul
Published: August 2024

The objective of this research is to acquire empirical evidence regarding the impact of transparency on the relationship between tax avoidance and leverage in relation to a firm's value. Firm value is pivotal as it mirrors a company's performance, thereby influencing investors' perceptions. This study adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing EViews as an analytical tool to test a hypothetical model. The research specifically examines manufacturing firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the period from 2020 to 2022. A purposive sampling technique was employed, yielding a sample size of 93 companies out of a population of 243. The empirical findings of this study indicate that tax avoidance practices can influence a company's value, whereas leverage does not. Additionally, transparency does not enhance the relationship between tax avoidance and leverage concerning firm value.
Peran Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (Umkm) Tas Aksara Incung Dalam Melestarikan Budaya Kerinci
Authors: Bansa Yorina An'guna , Soma Robi
Published: August 2024

Abstrak: Tujuan makalah pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini adalah untuk memperkenalkan usaha ekonomi kreatif UMKM Taracung beserta faktor-faktor pelancar dan penghambat berkembangnya usaha tersebut serta membantu mengangkat kembali aksara Incung ini kepermukaan sehingga kembali dikenal oleh masyarakat terutama Masyarakat kabupaten Kerinci, Indonesian. Selain itu, artikel ini juga berupaya menanamkan kembali kesadaran kepada segenap masyarakat Jambi akan arti penting dari warisan budaya salah satu kabupaten yang kaya akan sumber daya alam serta artefak kebudayaan dimana salah satu yang paling terkenal adalah Aksara Incung. Partisipan pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini adalah seorang wanita pengusaha muda berinisial HS, mahasiswi semester akhir Universitas Jambi, yang merupakan pemilik usaha tas aksara Incung. Hasil wawancara langsung dari para penulis artikel dengan HS diketahui bahwasannya faktor-faktor pelancar usaha tas Aksara Incung yang telah dijalaninya selama kurang lebih tiga tahun ini yaitu relasi atau kenalan, teknologi (media sosial) berperan penting dalam memperluas jaringan promosi serta dengan memanfaatkan event-event yang diselenggarakan di kota Jambi untuk memperkenalkan usaha tas aksara Incung. Adapun faktor-faktor penghambat usaha ini misalnya sarana dan prasarana pendukung, soliditas pekerja turut berkontribusi menjadi faktor penghambat, dan masalah permodalan.
Pendampingan Penggunaan Simulasi Interaktif Phet Bagi Guru Ipa Sma Muhammadiyah 1 Di Kota Pekanbaru Sebagai Solusi Inovatif Pembelajaran Pada Masa Pandemi
Authors: Fitri Yulia , Novia Gesriantuti  , Shabri Putra Wirman  , Delovita Ginting  , Neneng Fitrya  , Sri Fitria Retnawaty  , Elsie  , Romi Fadli Syahputra  , Israwati Harahap  , - Yeeri Badrun , Nopripa Herlina  , Laras Sita Widara  , Sri Mulyani  , Viviana Lubis
Published: August 2024

SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Pekanbaru merupakan salah satu institusi sekolah menengah atas yang dikelola oleh Majelis Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah (Dikdasmen) Pimpinan Daerah Muhammadiyah kota Pekanbaru. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara dengan Kepala Sekolah dan Guru IPA SMA MUTU Pekanbaru tentang pembelajaran IPA ditemukan beberapa permasalahan diantaranya: belum ada media alternatif yang tepat, relevan dengan kompetensi dasar untuk mendukung pembelajaran IPA dan kemampuan guru dalam memanfaatkan teknologi multimedia dalam pembelajaran IPA masih kurang. Tujuan kegiatan Pengabdian di SMA MUTU Pekanbaru ini adalah PkM yang dilaksanakan berupa pendampingan mitra menggunakan simulasi interaktif PhET sebagai solusi inovatif pembelajaran pada masa pandemi  secara luring dan daring. Pendampingan penggunaan simulasi interaktif PhET bagi guru IPA SMA Muhammadiyah 1 di kota Pekanbaru sebagai solusi inovatif pembelajaran pada masa pandemi berjalan lancar, memperoleh respons yang positif, mampu meningkatkan keterampilan dan rasa percaya diri guru. Selama pelatihan berlangung, guru-guru antusias, peserta berperan aktif selama workshop berlangsung, peserta berperan aktif selama pendampingan, peserta aktif bertanya mengenai materi yang di paparkan, peserta banyak meminta materi diluar modul yang di sediakan.. Beberapa indikator keberhasilan dalam pelatihan ini diantaranya meningkatnya pemahaman guru tentang simulasi interaktif PhET, mampu menggunakan simulasi interaktif PhET, peningkatan kualitas dan profesionalisme guru.
Meningkatkan Upaya Pelestarian Dan Penghijauan Lingkungan Hidup Melalui Tanaman Hidroponik Di Lingkungan RT.04/RW.05 Kelurahan Bencah Lesung
Authors: Camelia Febriany , Rahayu Norra Isnasia
Published: August 2024

Kegiatan konservasi dalam bentuk penghijauan, KKN Kelompok 9 KKN UMRI mengadakan program konservasi lingkungan yang menerapkan konsep penghijauan hidroponik yang berlokasi di Jalan bukit sentosa, RT 04/RW 05, Kecamatan Tenayan Raya, Kelurahan Bencah Lesung dalam bentuk program pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Konsep penghijauan ini dilakukan dengan cara penanaman yang tidak menggunakan tanah sebagai media tanamnya. Dengan adanya kegiatan penghijauan ini, diharapkan mampu menumbuhkan rasa kesadaran masyarakat untuk selalu peduli dan menjaga lingkungan sekitar.
Penguatan Tata Kelola Organisasi Melalui Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Pada Prim Kansai Jepang
Authors: Winiarti Sri , Norma Sari  , Ulaya Ahdiani  , Daffa Alif Murtaja
Published: August 2024

Dalam suatu organisasi penting sekali memperkuat tata kelola organisasi agar dapat memperluas informasi. Banyak cara yang dilakukan dalam penguatan tata kelola organisasi yang dilakukan para pelaku organisasi, diantaranya pengembangan Sumber Daya manusia (SDM) dan Pengembangan Teknologi Informasi (TI). Dengan dukungan SDM yang kompeten serta TI yang handal memungkinkan komunikasi dapat berjalan dengan baik secara internal dan eksternal organisasi. Pengurus Ranting Istimewa Muhammadiyah (PRIM) Kansai Jepang, sebagai suatu organisasi muhammadiyah yang baru berdiri di Kansai Jepang pada 31 Oktober 2021. PRIM Kansai sudah menunjukkan geliatnya melalui berbagai kegiatan untuk tenaga pekerja Indonesia di Kansai Jepang. Permasalahan yang dihadapi PRIM diantaranya, yaitu; perlindungan hukum bagi Tenaga Kerja Indonesia, kebutuhan akan tenaga pendamping tahsinul quran bagi para anggota komunitas dan optimalisasi penggunaan teknologi digital menjadi fokus permasalahan yang terjadi pada komunitas tersebut. Untuk itu PRIM Kansai berupaya untuk mencari solusi dari permasalahan tersebut. Dalam usulan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini, fokus permasalahan memberikan pemahaman kepada pengurus dan anggota PRIM Kansai terhadap  penguatan ketahanan komunitas dalam komunikasi digital, perlindungan konsumen digital, penyediaan  sistem informasi sebagai pusat data anggota komunitas serta  memberikan pelatihan teknologi informasi. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini dalam rangka memberikan penguatan bagi organisasi PRIM Kansai Jepang melalui Sistem informasi tata kelola organisasi bagi anggota.
Pelatihan Digital Marketing Dalam Meningkatan Kompetensi Siswa Untuk Berwirausaha Pada Mitra SMK Tunas Bangsa
Authors: Satriyono Gandung , Rukmini Meme , Prihardini Oktaviana Wahyu , Mayciella So
Published: August 2024

Masa remaja dianggap sebagai periode yang sangat tepat untuk menggali pengetahuan dan keterampilan di bidang kewirausahaan. Melalui pelatihan pemasaran digital, diharapkan siswa dapat mengembangkan kemampuan yang memungkinkan mereka membuka peluang usaha secara mandiri. Pemanfaatan teknologi, khususnya dalam hal pemasaran digital, memungkinkan masyarakat untuk berbelanja secara online tanpa harus mengunjungi langsung toko fisik. Oleh karena itu, pelatihan digital marketing memiliki potensi besar untuk membantu siswa menambah keterampilan, mengembangkan jiwa kewirausahaan, dan mengurangi tingkat pengangguran. Dengan adanya pembekalan dalam bidang digital marketing, siswa diharapkan dapat merintis usaha sendiri. Hal ini memungkinkan mereka untuk mengaplikasikan pengetahuan yang diperoleh saat masih bersekolah, maupun setelah lulus. Dengan demikian, para siswa dapat praktik langsung ilmu pelatihan digital marketing ini, membuka usaha sendiri, dan menjadi wirausahawan yang sukses
Pengelolaan Sampah Berbasis Rumah Tangga Di Dusun Gunungsari
Authors: Margareta Rahayuningsih  , Nur Kusuma Dewi  , Andin Vita Amalia  , Muhammad Abdullah  , Moch. Samsul Arifin
Published: August 2024

Pengembangan ekowisata di Dusun Gunungsari Dusun Gunungsari perlu didukung kondisi lingkungan yang baik. Permasalahan sampah di Dusun Gunungsari masih menjadi salah satu kendala yang membutuhkan proses tahap demi tahap. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah mengatasi masalah sampah dengan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan pengelolaan sampah untuk mendukung pengembangan ekowisata di Dusun Gunungsari. Metode yang digunakan adalah (1) sosialisasi pengelolaan sampah menggunakan prinsip 3 R (reuse, reduce, recycle), (2) pelatihan pengolahan sampah rumah tangga menjadi pupuk kompos cair dan padat, (3) pendampingan. Hasil yang diproleh dari pengabdian ini adalah (1) Peningkatan pengetahuan tentang pengelolaan sampah, (2) menghasilkan produk pupuk kompos cair dan padat berbahan baku sampah sayuran dan ikan dalam satu proses budidaya.
Pelatihan Pembelajaran Berbasis Teks Secara Digital Dalam Kerangka Penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Ragawanti Debora Tri , Kurniawan Daniel , Januardi Josephine
Published: August 2024

Text-based teaching (TBT) has characterized and been emphasized in our national curriculum at elementary and secondary levels. As a consequence, English teaching is based on the TBT principles. Along with the vast development of technology, the implementation of TBT is also integrated with the use of digital technology that is to increase the quality of teaching and learning and to increase students’ technology literacy. This paper reports a workshop on digital TBT in the implementation of “Kurikulum Merdeka.” The objective is to find out teachers’ implementation of digital TBT for teaching English using “Kurikulum Merdeka.” The participants were 26 English teachers under Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP) Bahasa Inggris (an English Teachers Forum), Salatiga, Central Java. The methods used in this program were reflective practice and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The findings revealed that most teachers used all the steps of the TBT cycle. All teachers applied Modelling of Text (MOT), but only a few applied Joint Construction of Text (JCOT). The findings on the use of technology for the TBT cycle demonstrated that the teachers used digital technology more in Building Knowledge of the Fields (BKOF) and Independent Construction of Text (ICOT).
Literasi Keuangan Pada Anak Usia Dini di Selangor, Malaysia Sebagai Upaya Pembentukan Karakter Cerdas Mengelola Uang
Authors: Jamilah Putri , Busyro Wahyi , Septianingsih Rika , Lisman Muhammad , Putri Natasya Irny Cahyani
Published: August 2024

Pemahaman terkait uang merupakan bekal yang sangat penting di dunia pendidikan tak terkecuali pada anak usia dini atau sekolah dasar. Pemahaman keuangan merupakan bekal yang sangat penting untuk mereka miliki ketika memasuki usia produktif. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dalam rangka meningkatkan literasi keuangan sejak dini  dilakukan  dengan  dua  metode. Metode  pertama  melalui kegiatan   ceramah,   yakni   pemberian   pengajaran   pengelolaan   keuangan   yang sederhana Metode kedua adalah melalui  metode  gamifikasi,  yakni  Tim  Dosen Prodi Perbankan Syariah Fakultas Studi Islam Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau bersama mahasiswa  akan  bersama –sama  belajar dan bermain Bersama. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan nilai uang kepada murid Tadika. Murid juga diajarkan cara mengelola uang, melihatkan produk buatan Malaysia, menjelaskan dampak makanan instant dan juga budaya antri ketika hendak membayar belanjaan yang telah mereka pilih. Tak hanya itu, murid pun diberikan kesempatan mencoba berbagai macam jenis buah, coklat dan makanan buatan AEON.
Kata Kunci: Literasi Keuangan, Pembentukan Karakte, Anak Usia Dini
Análise da Rentabilidade Económica e Financeira na Produção e Comercialização do Feijão Nhemba Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp. nos pequenos agricultores
Authors: Alexandre Diocleciano Calton , Tocoloa Alexandre Edgar Lourenço
Published: August 2024

O feijão nhemba [Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp], é uma leguminosa responsável pelo fornecimento de proteínas minerais e fibras. Em Moçambique é produzido pelo sector familiar em pequenas áreas com produtividade média de 253Kg/ha. Apesar de ser uma cultura bastante importante, a sua produção, produtividade, comercialização e rentabilidade são afectadas por factores bióticos e abióticos. Outro factor predominante para os pequenos agricultores é a percepção sobre a rentabilidade econômica e financeira desta cultura. O presente estudo teve como propósito analisar rentabilidade económica e financeira do feijão nhemba [(Vigna unguiculata (L.) walp.] nos pequenos agricultores dos Distritos de Mogovolas e Ribaué na época 2021/2022. A pesquisa foi conduzida de forma mista, e explicativa onde os dados coletados foram por meio de entrevistas e questionários. O estudo contou com uma amostra total de 145 participantes, sendo 4 representantes distritais entrevistados e 141 pequenos agricultores questionados, inferidos através de uma amostra não probabilística, por conveniência. Os dados foram analisados por meio de análise de conteúdo e teste qui-quadrado utilizando o software SPSS V28 e pela metodologia da CONAB, IEA e IIAM. Dos resultados obtidos, verificou-se que existem diferenças das formas e estratégias de produção comercialização, e da rentabilidade económica e financeira entre os pequenos agricultores nos dois Distritos. A maior rentabilidade econômica e financeira foi obtida pelos pequenos agricultores com altos rendimentos do Distrito de Ribaué com a média de 14,746.20MT, comparativamente com os de altos rendimentos do distrito de Mogovolas que tiveram 1,534.35 MT. Por outro lado, os pequenos agricultores com baixos rendimentos dos dois Distritos registaram rentabilidade econômica e financeira negativa e insustentável em tornos dos -6,106.20 MT para Mogovolas e, -2,907.00MT para Ribaué.
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Traffic Analysis: A Systematic Review
Authors: Nazirah Nazirah , Mohd Satar Siti Dhalila , Wan Nik Wan Nor Shuhadah , Mohamad Zarina , Raja Bongsu Raja Hasyifah
Published: August 2024

In the era of pervasive connectivity, Wireless Fidelity networks have become essential to modern communication systems, facilitating seamless wireless internet access and data transmission across miscellaneous devices. As the adoption of Wireless Fidelity technology continues, the complexity of monitoring and optimizing these networks also increases. This systematic review aims to enhance the existing knowledge on Wireless Fidelity traffic analysis tools by conducting a rigorous assessment of current tools, their functionalities, and areas of expertise. The study adopts the pre-recording systematic reviews and meta-analysis method and a total of thirty-three articles were carefully extracted and analysed using the chosen search technique. These articles were classified into two main categories: machine learning techniques and other techniques. The outcomes of the review can be divided into distinct parts. Firstly, between 2018 and 2022, there were no studies conducted in Malaysia regarding Wireless Fidelity traffic analysis tools. Secondly, machine learning techniques were found to be particularly effective in extracting valuable insights related to user preferences, content consumption habits, and prevailing service usage trends. As a result, the future work should focus on proposing a new model for an intelligent Wi-Fi traffic analysis tool based on machine learning techniques, to be implemented and validated in real environments.
Authentication Methods Selection in Information Security through Hybrid AHP and EGT
Authors: Loo Bee Wah , Tan Pei Ling , Tey Siew Kian , Chin Wan Yoke
Published: August 2024

The information security leader frequently encounters the challenge of choosing the appropriate defence strategy. Effective multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) is essential in the field of information security for determining the optimal strategies that involve more than one party. To address this challenge, we propose a hybrid model that combines the strengths of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) with Evolutionary Game Theory (EGT). The hybrid model helps the information security leader assess the criteria for security controls and make the optimal decisions to protect the organization's data. Initially, the AHP is utilized to assess the criteria of information security control. Subsequently, the priority of the alternatives is established through evaluating these criteria. Furthermore, we will construct a defence-attack circumstance using the EGT framework, which involves formulating strategies and determining payoffs for both the information security leaders and attackers involved. We utilize the replicator dynamic to examine the process of evolution in the game, resulting in the determination of the optimal strategy. A case study is conducted to determine the optimal strategy for information security leaders and attackers. The result indicates that the best defence strategy is password protection, followed by token-based and biometric-based protections. On the other hand, the optimal strategy for attackers is no attack, followed by attack and moderate attack. This study contributes to the multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problem’s solving by considering the dynamic aspect between both defender and attacker in the context of information security.
Evaluation of Microstructure, Corrosion and Wear Properties of Inconel 625 Film Deposited on TI6Al4V Surface with Magnetron Sputtering
Authors: Babaremu Kunle , Tien-Chen Jen , Oladijo Oluseyi
Published: August 2024

Several manufacturing industries recognise the value of titanium and its alloys in terms of useful application as petroleum tubes due to the high specific strength, low modulus of elasticity and seawater erosion resistance they offer. However, in a range of aggressive environments with high H2S and Cl− ions, pitting corrosion, can occur. For the purpose of useful surface engineering applications, this study adopted the Radio Frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering approach to a deposit Inconel 625 as the target on titanium grade 5 substrate for an enhanced service operation. The parameters were varied within 100W to 200W power rating, 1000C to 2000C temperature and 60 to 90 minutes of deposition time. The samples were divided into four categories for tribological test to determine the wear behaviour, immersed in a corrosive medium to evaluate the response and the use of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to analyse morphologically. The results presented that the titanium sample coated at 150W and 100W exhibited enhanced wear and microstructural characteristics compared to the control, but had a reduced corrosion resistance over increased potential. The optimal TI6Al4V sputtered Inconel possessed the corrosion current density (jcorr) of 3.2404E-06 A/cm2 and corrosion rate of 0.03765 mm/year.
The Advancement of Artificial Intelligence's Application in Hybrid Solar and Wind Power Plant Optimization: A Study of the Literature
Authors: Mauludin Mochamad Subchan , Khairudin Moh. , Asnawi Rustam , Mustafa Wan Azani , Toha Siti Fauziah
Published: August 2024

The harnessing of solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy sources has rendered them easily accessible renewable resources, owing to their abundant availability. There is a growing body of research evincing interest in the deployment of hybrid renewable energy systems. Over recent decades, adopting hybrid technologies has engendered a positive trend, marked by broader considerations of configurations and applications within these systems. This study analytically examines the potential of hybrid solar and wind energy harvesting devices. As such, the project aims to extensively evaluate relevant literature and statistical analysis of data extracted from journal papers published between 2004 and 2023. A specific objective is to develop a complete database matrix surrounding multiple categories, including component configurations, methodological approaches, and supporting software infrastructures. Moreover, an assessment of the socio-economic, environmental, and ecological impacts of these systems is undertaken to ascertain their salience. Furthermore, this inquiry delves into the optimization strategies of these systems leveraging artificial intelligence methodologies. Critical lacunae identified during this review pertain to more emphasis on optimization metrics for PV-wind hybrid energy systems, impeding a holistic understanding of their implications on energy, economics, environment, and society. Our findings underscore prevalent methodologies such as computational modelling utilizing software suites like MATLAB/Simulink, HOMER, and others to derive empirical data. Additionally, parametric analyses emerge as the predominant approach, characterized by the application of algorithms such as Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Fuzzy Logic Control (FLC), and Genetic Algorithms (GA), among others. PV-wind hybrid energy systems are classified into autonomous and grid-interconnected configurations, with primary components comprising PV-wind generators. The anticipated trajectory suggests a burgeoning development of these hybrid energy harvesting systems, underpinned by their potential as clean, sustainable, and eco-friendly energy sources.
Legal Governance of Fintech Risks in Malaysia
Authors: Ahmad Hanis Hazwani , Mai Shaari Mai Syaheera , Ishak Muhammad Arif Fadilah , Hanafi Abdul Ghafur , Mustafa Wan Azani , Asni Fathullah , Mohammad Qadorah Almontaser Abdallah
Published: August 2024

This study examined the correlation between legal governance and fintech risks in Malaysia. The study examined the existing literature on the legal governance of fintech risks, as published in various journals between 2017 and 2022. Due to strict access control, fintech businesses face challenges implementing their solutions within the financial sector. They are required to obtain the necessary financial business authorisation to proceed. Nevertheless, the present status of fintech businesses within the financial legal system is unclear, resulting in uncertainty regarding their corporate standing, rights, and obligations. As a result, their participation in financial operations may face difficulties regarding legal scrutiny. If a fintech company experiences a technical malfunction during the application process could negatively affect consumers' financial interests. Defining the legal responsibilities between the technical body and the commercial entity can sometimes be challenging. Thus, it is possible to easily incite disruptions in assuming legal responsibilities. This study proposes the implementation of legal governance or a new regulatory framework to mitigate fintech risks for users. Fintech adoption in Malaysia is still in its early stages. Fintech poses a significant challenge to the financial sector. It is crucial to acknowledge the risks associated with Fintech.
Janusz Korczak: Das Verstehen von Heranwachsenden als Erkenntnisquelle für die Entwicklung pädagogischer Konzepte
Authors: Kahl-Popp Jutta
Published: August 2024

Jutta Kahl-Popp konzentriert sich in ihrem Beitrag auf die pädagogische Philosophie von Janusz Korczak und betont seinen einzigartigen Ansatz zum Verständnis
von Jugendlichen als Grundlage für die Entwicklung pädagogischer Konzepte. Korczaks Methode zentriert sich auf die ständige Selbsterziehung und vorurteilsfreie
Beobachtung der Erzieher, um wirksame pädagogische Praktiken zu formulieren. Der Beitrag untersucht, ob Korczaks Methoden als Paradigma in der pädagogischen
Praxis dienen können, und behauptet, dass effektive Pädagogik auf der Harmonie zwischen der Persönlichkeit des Erziehers und seinem pädagogischen Konzept beruht.
Der Artikel beleuchtet auch die biografischen, kulturellen und historischen Faktoren, die Korczaks Philosophie beeinflussten, und deren Relevanz für zeitgenössische
pädagogische Herausforderungen.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN ORANG TUA DENGAN PERILAKU MAKAN ANAK STUNTING USIA BALITA DI SIDOARJO, JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Lusiani Etik , W Sisilia Indriasari , Sero Yuvensia Aldegonda
Published: August 2024

Stunting is a form of growth failure due to malnutrition over a long period. Poor eating behavior is one of the causes of lack of nutrition in children. If there is no good control over the child's eating behavior during the golden period of growth and development, the child may fall into a stunting condition. The phenomenon found in toddlers in Sidoarjo, East Java is eating behavior problems such as picky eaters and feeling full quickly. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between the level of knowledge and the eating behavior of toddler who experienced stunting in Sidoarjo, East Java. The design of this research is a correlation study with a cross sectional approach. The number of samples in this study amounted to 30 respondents, the sampling technique used is total sampling. The variable in this study were the level knowledge of parents and eating behavior of stunting toddler. The instrument in this research the knowledge and the toddler Eating Behavior Questionnaire. The analysis used is Proportional Percentage Descriptive Statistical Analysis. The results showed that 18 (53%) of parents had enough knowledge about eating behavior of stunting toddler. The results showed that 18 (60%) children had a tendency to eat a food approach (like to eat). The relationship between the level of knowledge and eating behavior of stunting toddler of the Spearman Rank correlation test with a value of p = 0.358 and r + 0.174. The results showed there is no relationship level was very low and the direction of the relationship was negative, It is hoped that the head of the Posyandu Kader will be able to increase parental knowledge regarding the need for intake and the importance of providing food according to the child's developmental stage, creativity in serving, quantity and quality of food, as well as factors that affect child growth and development, especially in the incidence of stunting.
Navigating micropollutant contamination: A review of industrial wastewater technologies and policies in the U.S.
Authors: Shah Arjav , Gokhale Devashish
Published: August 2024

With alarming levels of toxic chemicals detected in human bloodstreams owing to inadequate water treatment, industries face immense pressure to adopt effective water treatment methods while reducing their carbon footprints. However, a lack of stringent regulatory frameworks for monitoring and setting allowable chemical levels in water resources, coupled with poor industrial compliance, has allowed micropollutants to find their way into the environment, posing significant threats to ecosystems. Existing technologies are ill-equipped to eliminate micropollutants. Lengthy periods between the introduction of novel chemicals, recognition of their adverse effects, and the formulation of enforceable regulations have contributed to gaps in protecting water resources, emphasizing the necessity for collaborative efforts among policy institutions. Recent years have witnessed significant changes in water regulations, with agencies such as the EPA intensifying efforts against micropollutants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Despite identifiable areas for improvement, evolving manufacturing sophistication coupled with overall advancements in regulations have spurred technology development and enhanced the quality of water resources over the past five decades, with a promise of greater strides in the future.
Fungi are the future: Realizing the potential of fungi in policy
Authors: Hickman K.J.E. , Atherton Kathryn
Published: August 2024

Fungi have been an important source of food and medicine for humans for centuries and are ubiquitous in both land and ocean environments. However, fungi are understudied when compared to plants, animals, and bacteria, so far less is known about their roles in these environments. This knowledge gap results in public policies and climate change response strategies that often fail to account for fungi. This review seeks to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge of fungi in human, land, and ocean ecosystems and to outline opportunities for broadening our knowledge about fungi to better inform public policy.
Harnessing science and technology policy to drive innovation in India: A conversation with Dr. Parvinder Maini
Authors: Shah Arjav , Khandwala Stuti
Published: August 2024

MIT Science Policy Review spoke with Dr. Parvinder Maini about the role of science and technology (S&T) policies in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in India. Dr. Maini is the Scientific Secretary at the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the Government of India. In her current role, Dr. Maini is responsible for enlarging the R&D ecosystem in the country, formulating policies, and forging three-way industry-academia-government collaborations. A scientist-turned-policymaker, Dr. Maini has been instrumental in the launch of several critical national programs including the National Research Foundation and the National Deep Tech Policy among many others. An expert in meteorology and oceanography, Dr. Maini spent 20 years in the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) where she was instrumental in the development and implementation of statistical dynamical models for providing location-specific forecasts. She also spearheaded the Atmospheric Science and International Cooperation programs at MoES Headquarters. We spoke with Dr. Maini about how the Office of the PSA synergistically works with other governmental policymaking institutions to achieve India’s S&T goals.
Green Labs Austria: Pioneering sustainability in scientific research
Authors: Honda Isabel , Courtney Emma , Miller Ruby , Moon Angie
Published: August 2024

While scientific research plays a crucial role in developing solutions to the imminent threat of climate change, research labs across the world are significantly exacerbating the problem through extreme energy usage and excessive plastic consumption. To explore ways scientists can minimize the environmental impacts of their research, MIT Science Policy Review spoke with Dr. Melina Kerou, a Senior Scientist at the University of Vienna, and Dr. Philipp Weber, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Vienna and Sustainability Project Officer at the European Molecular Biology Organization. Drs. Kerou and Weber are two of the co-founders of Green Labs Austria (GLA), a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of research settings by promoting sustainable practices, providing resources, and raising awareness of key issues hindering progress in combating climate change. In our conversation, Drs. Kerou and Weber shared the inspiration behind founding GLA, the necessity for sustainability to become an integral part of all research practices, and the benefits of creating networks and collaborations to promote sustainable methods in laboratories across Europe and beyond.
The future of research dissemination: Innovation in publishing formats
Authors: Trial Hallie , Einsiedler Johanna
Published: August 2024

Peer-reviewed scientific journals have been used in formal research communication for decades, but the quality, accessibility, timeliness, clarity, and fairness of articles resulting from the currently dominant publishing model have been questioned. Many novel online publishing strategies have emerged to address gaps in the traditional publishing model. Strategies that reduce or eliminate pre-publication peer review, such as preprints, reduce the cost and time required to publish, thus enhancing accessibility and accelerating science. Other modalities such as multimedia journals provide access to and credit for new types of academic contributions, as well as findings that never result in traditional publications. While scientific grant-funding agencies have begun to embrace preprints and data repositories, most of these organizations have not yet addressed other innovative publishing modalities. Funding for publishing infrastructure development, support for preprints, and changes to grant evaluation guidelines targeted towards rewarding nontraditional publishing could facilitate more widespread adoption of a variety of publishing strategies.
Developing a Smart Career Guidance System for Rwandan Education
Authors: Nishimwe Gabriel , MUSONI Wilson
Published: August 2024

This study addresses the challenges of career guidance in Rwanda's education system using machine learning. A predictive model was developed with a random forest algorithm to forecast student career paths based on annual academic performance. Students can input their desired careers, and if their interest matches one of the top five predicted careers, the system suggests it, displaying the accuracy of each prediction. If their interest is not among the top predictions, the system advises on the most suitable career based on the highest probability. The research aimed to seamlessly integrate this predictive model into an online platform, providing personalized career advice tailored to students' academic achievements. Rigorously, the model's accuracy was evaluated through system-generated outcomes, user feedback, and performance metrics to ensure its effectiveness in guiding students toward suitable careers. By optimizing career guidance and strengthening connections between education and industry in Rwanda, this study seeks to equip students with the necessary tools and support to navigate their career paths successfully. Comprehensive assessment methodologies, including user feedback analysis and performance metrics assessment, illuminate new ways to enhance career guidance. The overarching objective is to instill confidence in students and prepare them to thrive in the ever-evolving professional world. Ultimately, this research aimed to bridge the divide between education and industry, providing students with the insights and support needed to make informed career decisions and succeed in their chosen fields.
A Research on Identifying Intertwined 4IR Technologies in the Supply Chain Context
Authors: Özkanlısoy Özden Özkanlısoy
Published: August 2024

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the conversion of industries, economies, and so supply chains by a fusion related to technological, business, and social disruptive forces. The disruptive forces that cause the conversion discourse are the technologies it has enabled. This industrial revolution has a crucial impact on all industries, especially the manufacturing industry, and this effect sustains exponentially. The utilisation of The Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies and the digital transformation of supply chains is a pivotal step today towards enhancing their competitiveness and their supply chain performance and being able to follow the supply chains of the future. However, implementing them alone is not enough; new ways to get the most benefit from them must be inquired. The combined utilisation of certain industrial revolution technologies boosts their efficiency and their contributions to companies and supply chains. This study investigated the correlational relationships of the eight most used The Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies in the supply chain context and determined the technologies with the highest relationship with each other and called them intertwined technologies. The sample size consists of 393 companies. The study is a guide for companies and supply chains that will implement these technologies or invest in a novel one.
‘The Best Poet’: William Dunkin and Trinity College Dublin
Authors: SOMERVILLE R. A.
Published: August 2024

Trinity College Dublin can claim many distinguished poets among its alumni. One, less well-remembered than he deserves, is the poet and schoolmaster William Dunkin, who produced a large corpus of poetry between the 1720s and his death in 1765. From his early years until his death, he was supported financially by the College, out of the rents that it received from estates in County Louth that had been left to the College by his grand-aunt Anne Echlin, on condition that it support and educate him. Dunkin believed that these lands were his birthright and should have been left to him. The early part of this article begins with a summary of the record of Trinity College as alma mater of poets writing in English before about 1900, followed by an exploration of William Dunkin’s poetical achievements. The later part explores the origins and functioning of Mrs Echlin’s legacy, and its consequences – for Dunkin over his lifetime, and for the College.
Fostering performance management by identifying key performance indicators for human capital in integrated reporting
Authors: Uzule Kristine , Zarina Vita , Shina Inga
Published: August 2024

Human capital is widely recognized as a pivotal factor in driving economic development and ensuring the sustained success of organizations. In efforts to enhance transparency in reporting and elucidate the mechanisms through which organizational value is generated, businesses might turn to the integrated reporting framework, encompassing six key capital dimensions, including human capital. However, a notable gap exists in the standardization of essential performance indicators within this framework. Therefore, the primary aim of this research was to identify the fundamental concepts underlying key performance indicators specific to human capital within integrated reports. These identified indicators not only enhance the usability of integrated reporting frameworks but also resonate with the perspectives of economic theory on human resource management, delving into various facets of employee performance and well-being. Moreover, the study delved into how transformational and benevolent leadership styles can harmonize with both the integrated reporting framework and the suggested key performance indicators of human capital, offering insights into effective organizational management and sustainable value creation.
eHerbarium: A Global Platform for Exploring and Sharing Herbarium and Live Plant Images to Enhance Biodiversity Preservation
Authors: Shao Li
Published: August 2024

Historically, herbaria have been instrumental in preserving and studying plant biodiversity. The widespread use of smartphones has led to a surge in the digital documentation of plants. Over the last decade, herbarium digitizing projects are also underway. Many of the digitized herbarium images are available online through different portals. The examples of these portals include Kew Gardens and New York Botanic Garden Herbarium.

Combining the latest mobile, cloud and AI technologies as well as plant taxonomy and herbarium artifacts, the mission of eHerbarium*1 is to provide an accessible digital platform for plant enthusiasts, including botanists, researchers, students, as well as the general public around the world, to collect, identify and share live plant and herbarium images. It promotes data collection and data sharing around the globe for biodiversity preservation. It further provides educational benefits about plants and the plant biodiversity around us and the world.

eHerbarium offers access to an extensive collection of herbarium images from Kew’s Herbarium at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The platform is also extensible, allowing it to host images from other herbaria. In addition, this platform provides high-quality botanical visuals, enabling users to capture and share live plant photos or herbarium images, or upload from existing collections. Customizable licensing options facilitate community use and enhance collaborative botanical research. The platform’s AI-powered tools streamline plant identification, offering autocomplete suggestions for taxonomy details such as scientific name, family name or common names. Our proprietary technology ensures seamless and accurate botanical data entry by automatically retrieving corresponding scientific or common names. Additionally, eHerbarium enriches botanical records by automatically associating image locations with Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) Level 2 regions. TDWG Level 2 regions are specific geographical areas defined by TDWG to standardize the recording and reporting of biodiversity data. These regions, which typically correspond to large countries or significant subnational areas, help ensure consistent and accurate geographical referencing in botanical studies and herbarium records, while also respecting image owners' location privacy.

eHerbarium has more than 40,000 worldwide downloads since its debut less than six months ago on March 18, 2024. We encourage further collaborations to expand our repositories for herbarium and live plant images. We also welcome partnerships to tailor the application to specific needs for natural history and biodiversity data collection.
A data-driven approach to predict the in vitro dissolution time of sustained-release tablets using raw material databases and machine learning algorithms
Authors: Bharathi M. , Kamaraj Raju , Murugaanandam S. , Navyaja Kota , Kumar T. Sudheer
Published: August 2024

Tablets are the most typical dosage forms of pharmaceutical inventions. Sustained-release (SR) tablet formulations are designed to release the drug gradually in the bloodstream and often require less frequent dosing. Current strategies to optimize sustained-release tablet dissolution time still rely on the traditional approach, which is time-consuming and expensive. In the present context, we have demonstrated alternate machine learning and deep learning models through the TPOT AutoML platform. Six machine learning (ML) models were compared to improve the methodology for dissolution time prediction, particularly the decision tree regressor (DTR), gradient boost regressor (GBR), random forest regressor (RFR), extra tree regressor (ETR), XGBoost regressor (XGBR), and deep learning (DL). The obtained results indicated that machine learning methods are convincing in speculating the dissolution time, especially the random forest regressor, but upon hypertuning of the deep neural network, the deep learning model with a 10-fold cross-validation scheme demonstrated superior predictive performance with an NRMSE of 8% and an R2 of 0.92. The major essentials affecting the dissolution time of SR tablets were explained using the SHAP method.
A thematic vegetation dataset of SArdinian GRAsslands (SAGRA)
Authors: Bagella Simonetta , Caria Maria Carmela , Bonari Gianmaria , Malavasi Marco , Melis Raimondo , Piga Giovanna , Rivieccio Giovanni
Published: August 2024

We present the dataset “SArdinian GRAsslands” (SAGRA), a collection of georeferenced vegetation surveys sourced from different areas of Sardinia (Italy). SAGRA addresses a geographic gap in current databases, as plots from Sardinian grasslands are underrepresented. We collected vegetation data from different projects and organized it within a framework that allows for scalability to larger scales or integration into existing databases. The surveys include three categories of information: general, vegetation and management, and environmental. Overall, SAGRA comprises 1277 vegetation surveys, some of which were performed in different years in the same plots. This dataset encompasses 685 plots and 434 species, primarily therophytes.
Sharp conditions for the existence of infinitely many positive solutions to $ q $-$ k $-Hessian equation and systems
Authors: Wan Haitao , Shi Yongxiu
Published: August 2024

In this paper, only under the $ q $-$ k $-Keller–Osserman conditions, we consider the existence and global estimates of innumerable radial $ q $-$ k $-convex positive solutions to the $ q $-$ k $-Hessian equation and systems. Our conditions are strictly weaker than those in previous papers.