bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dokdo Tour: Augmented Reality Tour System Using Dioramas
Authors:   Korean Science Education Society for the Gifted, Kang Wooseong , Kang Yibin , Park Hyuntaek , Ban Chaeyun , Lee Samuel , Hwang Seunghyeon , Lee Suwon
Published: June 2023

Dokdo Tour is an augmented reality tour system developed using the Dokdo diorama. When the camera is pointed at the Dokdo diorama, virtual objects such as birds and ships are augmented, and the sounds of waves and seagulls are combined to create a sense of presence. Users can move their bodies to explore different parts of Dokdo, and interact with specific elements of the island, such as rocks and structures, to deepen their understanding of the island while hearing explanations of the elements they want to see. DokdoTour was developed using CoSpaces as the main development environment and MageCube for augmented reality implementation. In the future, if the DokdoTour is developed with 3D game engines such as Unity3D and Unreal by professional developers, it is expected to become a service with sufficient commercial value for education and non-face-to-face tourism. The system is also highly scalable, as it can be applied not only to Dokdo but also to various industries that can be made into dioramas. Although it was developed with CoSpaces, an educational platform, the DokdoTour is expected to be a prototype and a good reference for implementing an augmented reality system using dioramas in the future, including the process of directly generating voices for elements using artificial intelligence voice generation services and the process of implementing reality blending for realistic augmentation by scanning dioramas in three dimensions.
Comparison of post-operative complications, operative time and hospital stay between laparoscopic and open pyloromyotomy.
Authors: Omair Arshad Dar  , Naveed Ahmed  , Tamoor Afzal  , Majid Aziz  , Javed-Ur-Rehman  , Habib-Ur-Rehman
Published: June 2023

Objective: To compare operative time, hospital stay and post-operative complications between laparoscopic and open pyloromyotomy. Study Design: Randomized Prospective study. Setting: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi. Period: 7th May 2022 to 7th November 2022. Material & Methods: This study included 20 patients each in the two groups. Group A underwent laparoscopic whereas group B underwent open pyloromyotomy. Both groups were compared regarding operative time (OT), hospital stay (HS) and post-operative complications. Results: OT ranged from 20 to 70 min with a mean of 15.4 min in group A. In group B, the mean OT was 25.6 min (range, 25–60 min). HS ranged from 14 to 58 hours with a mean of 16.8 hours in group A. In group B, it ranged from 19 to 30 hours, and the mean was 24.2 hours. One case in group A was converted to open approach (conversion rate 5%) because of mucosal perforation while one case of incomplete pyloromyotomy was found. Conclusion: Laparoscopic technique has shorter operative time and hospital stay than open surgery. Complication like mucosal perforation were seen in laparoscopy group, however, it was not found statistically significant.
Effectiveness of endometrial biopsy and diagnostic dilatation and curettage aiming adequate specimen collection for histopathology for the diagnosis of endometrial carcinoma in patients with abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Authors: Ghazala Iqbal  , Maria Razzaq  , Munazza Munir  , Shagufta Jabeen  , Syed Sahar Zahra
Published: June 2023

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of endometrial biopsy and diagnostic dilatation and curettage  (D&C) in terms of adequate specimen collection for histopathology for diagnosing endometrial carcinoma in patients with abnormal vaginal bleeding. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial. Setting: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Bahawalpur Medical & Dental College, Bahawalpur. Period: October 2022 to March 2023. Material & Methods: A total of 172 peri and post-menopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding of more than 6 months were analyzed. Randomization was 1:1 for biopsy group (n=86) and D&C group (n=86). Patients in biopsy group underwent biopsy endometrial sampling while those in D&C group underwent diagnostic D&C for endometrial sampling. In biopsy group pipelle suction curette was used to collect the specimen. In D&C group, procedures were done employing general anesthesia. Obtained samples were sent for histopathology examination. Results: In a total of 172 women, the mean duration of abnormal vaginal bleeding were 9.267±2.37 months and 9.174±2.33 months in in biopsy and D&C groups respectively. Adequate specimen collection was noted in 93% women in biopsy group as compare to 97.7% in D&C group (p=0.147). Conclusion: Diagnostic dilatation and curettage as well as endometrial biopsy were effective in terms of adequate specimen collection for histopathology. Endometrial sampling using Pipelle was safe and accurate procedure conducted in outpatient department that avoided general anesthesia.
Frequency of dyslipidemia in patients with newly diagnosed essential hypertension in tertiary care center.
Authors: Shahzad Alam Khan  , Nasir Jamal Khan  , Talha Rasheeq  , Faisal Ramzan
Published: June 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of dyslipidemia in adults with newly diagnosed essential hypertension. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Medical Unit IV, Nishtar Hospital Multan. Period: 25th June, 2022 to 25th Dec, 2022. Material & Methods: Fasting blood samples were taken from an antecubital vein and collected in Vacutainer tubes that had an anticoagulant EDTA from an antecubital vein. An auto analyzer was used to perform an enzymatic analysis on fasting plasma total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides (TG). Results: Among 332 study cases, 221 (66.6 %) were male patients while 111 (33.4 %) were female patients. Mean age of study cases was 50.01 ± 6.75 years. In our analysis, diabetes was found in 99 patients (29.8%). In 147 (44.3%) of the study cases, there was a family history of hypertension. Mean body mass index of our study cases was 27.56 ± 1.92 kg/m2 and 136 (41.0 %) of our study cases were obese. Mean systolic blood pressure was 157.85±15.19 mmHg while that of diastolic blood pressure was 109.35 ± 8.56 mmHg. Mean fasting cholesterol level was 192.86±35.96 mg/dl, HDL 42.58±4.38 mg/dl, LDL 125.43± 10.39 mg/dl and mean triglyceride level was 135.86 ± 13.69 mg/dl and in 181 patients (54.5%) were having dyslipidemias. Conclusion: Among patients with essential hypertension in our investigation, dyslipidemia was observed to be very common. Smoking, diabetes, residential status, and male gender were all strongly linked to dyslipidemia. To prevent future unfavorable cardiac events, which will safeguard patients from acquiring cardiovascular diseases and enhance their quality of life, all clinicians caring for such patients should routinely check their lipid profiles.
Review paper on the evaluation of patient’s health-related quality of life who have non-communicable disorders
Authors: Manju Rajput  , Ajabsingh Choudhary  , Sonia Mahta  , Preeti Pal  , Shikha Gupta  , Sheetal Singh
Published: June 2023

Lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is correlated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, there needs to be more research regarding the illnesses and predictions that substantially influence patients' HRQoL and the nuanced interaction between comorbidities and HRQoL. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that treating insomnia, co-occurring mental disorders, and alcohol use may enhance the quality of life (QOL) of people with chronic medical conditions. Age, gender, educational level, location, illness duration, alcohol usage, CMD, and sleeplessness all substantially impacted QOL.
Ischemic stroke in the intensive care unit: About 75 cases
Authors: Yahya Lahrichi  , Yassine Mejbar  , Ibrahim Bechri  , Ali Derkaoui  , Abdelkarim Shimi  , Mohammed Khatouf
Published: June 2023

Stroke is characterized by the sudden onset of a focal neurological deficit and is a frequent and potentially serious pathology that constitutes a medical and, sometimes, surgical emergency. The objective of this work is to elucidate the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects of the cerebral vascular accident in the environment of intensive care unit in order to define the factors of bad prognosis: This is a retrospective study including all patients hospitalized in A1 intensive care unit of HASSAN II University Hospital of Fes for acute ischemic stroke(AIS) over a period of 7 years since 2014 until 2020. We collected 75 patients over a period of 7 years (2014-2020), 55% of our patients are male, the average age is 65.52 years. Arterial hypertension, heart disease and diabetes are the main risk factors, and hemiplegia is the main focal neurological sign encountered. Sylvian cerebral infarcts (territory of the middle cerebral artery) predominate (64%), followed by the territory of the posterior cerebral artery (9.3%) and the basilar trunk (4.3%). The main prognostic factors related to mortality were: initial GCS, presence of vital distress, mechanical ventilation, inhalation, infection and cerebral involvement. A hemicraniectomy was performed in 16% of our patients with an estimated mortality of 57%. Stroke represents: The first cause of acquired motor disability in adults; The second cause of major cognitive impairment after Alzheimer's disease. The improvement of the prognosis depends on the quality of primary and secondary prevention and on the rapidity of diagnostic and therapeutic management in the acute phase.
Features of hematological and immune reactions in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis living in the Аrctic region of the Russian Federation
Authors: Vereshchagina K. V. , Samodova A. V. , Dobrodeeva L. K.
Published: June 2023

Objective. To identify the features of hematological and immune reactions in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis, living in the Arctic region of the Russian Federation.

Material and methods. The study involved 84 people aged 21–55, including 35 patients with AIT and 49 practically healthy ones at the time of examination. The study included estimating of erythrocyte aggregation, platelets, neutrophil granulocytes, lymphocytes, hemogram, neutrophil phagocytic activity, immunoperoxidase reaction, fl ow cytometry, enzyme immunoassay (EIA).

Results. In patients with AIT living in the Arctic, an increase in the aggregation of erythrocytes (82.86% vs. 65.31%) and platelets (11.43% vs. 2.04%), an increase in the number of monocytes with vacuolization of cytoplasm and nucleus (5.71% vs. 2.04%) and neutrophils with azurophilic granularity (14.28 vs. 10.20%) was found. Pathological processes in AIT are combined with a high frequency of neutropenia incidence (34.28% vs. 18.37%) and a defi ciency of phagocytic protection (34.28% vs. 4.08%). The compensatory reaction in neutropenia is manifested in a high level of monocytosis registration (48.57%) and eosinophilia (17.14%). In patients with AIT, a decrease in the total content of lymphocytes was revealed mainly with CD3+, CD3–CD16+CD56+, CD71+, CD25+, CD54+ receptors, as well as the level of sCD25, sCD54 against the background of an increase in the concentration of IFN-γ, IL-6, IgA, M, G.

Conclusion. The pathogenetic mechanism of tissue damage and infl ammation exacerbation in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) living in the Arctic is a combination of increased levels of erythrocyte and platelet aggregation, degranulation of neutrophil granulocytes with the release of azurophilic granules, and vacuolization of monocyte cytoplasm and nucleus. Reduction in cell-mediated cytotoxicity alongside an increase in humoral reactions refl ects the risk of autoimmune processes formation.
A rare case of isolated IBM — HNRNPA2B1associated myopathy with inclusion bodies
Authors: Isaev F. I. , Antipenko E. A. , Erokhina M. N. , Parshina E. V. , Kozlova T. Yu.
Published: June 2023

Hereditary inclusion body myopathy (IBM) is a variant of multisystem proteinopathy. It is a generalized progressive disease with autosomal recessive or autosomal dominant inheritance, characterized by the development of a degenerative process in muscle fi bers due to the accumulation of rimmed vacuoles and nuclear intermediate fi laments. This article presents a clinical observation of a rare variant of IBM — HNRNPA2B1-associated myopathy with a phenotypically diverse picture in representatives of one family from diff erent generations.
Angle-Dependent Ultrasonic Wave Reflection for Estimating High-Resolution Elastic Properties of Complex Rock Samples
Authors:   The University of Texas at Austin, Olszowska Daria , Gallardo-Giozza Gabriel ,   The University of Texas at Austin, Crisafulli Domenico ,   The University of Texas at Austin, Torres-Verdín Carlos ,   The University of Texas at Austin
Published: June 2023

Due to depositional, diagenetic, and structural processes, reservoir rocks are rarely homogeneous, often exhibiting significant short-range variations in elastic properties. Such spatial variability can have measurable effects on macroscopic mechanical properties for drilling and fluid production operations. We describe a new laboratory method for the acquisition of ultrasonic angle-dependent measurements of reflected waves that delivers high-resolution, continuous descriptions of P- and S-wave velocity along the surface of the rock sample. Reflection coefficient vs. incidence angle is the main source of information about rock elastic properties. The acquired measurements are matched to numerical simulations to estimate P- and S-wave velocity and density of the porous sample and their variations within the rock specimen, hence providing continuous descriptions of sample complexity. Data collected from various locations on the rock specimen are subsequently used to construct two-dimensional (2D) models of elastic properties along the surface of the rock sample. P- and S-wave velocities estimated with this method agree well with acoustic transmission measurements for most homogeneous rocks. The spatial resolution of the method is limited by receiver size, measurement frequency, and incidence angle. At high incidence angles, the surface area sensitive to the measurements increases, and consequently, the spatial resolution of the corresponding reflection coefficient decreases across neighboring rock features.
NMR-Mapped Distributions of Dielectric Dispersion
Authors:   University of Houston, Funk James , Myers Michael ,   University of Houston, Hathon Lori ,   University of Houston
Published: June 2023

Combinations of NMR and dielectric measurements frequently address challenging saturation and wettability determinations in conventional reservoirs. When pore structure effects are addressed, the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) characteristics are interpreted based on the evaluations of surface relaxivity, and the dielectric structural response is attributed to the “texture” of the rock matrix. Both pore structure descriptors can be improved if the molecular motions and charge mobility common to the measurements are considered. Similar to the dipolar relaxation equivalence of NMR and dielectric correlation time measurements in the Bloembergen, Purcell, and Pound (BPP) model, we develop a relaxation time correlation assuming representative Maxwell-Wagner relaxations. Dielectric dispersion curves for the carbonate matrix and vug pore components demonstrated by Myers are quantified using a dielectric relaxation time (DRT) model. The modeled pore system fractions are spectrally mapped to the NMR T1 or T2 distributions based on enhanced Debye shielding distances correlated with the conductivity. The characterized NMR distributions are validated with micro-CT pore-size determinations and diffusion correlations. The mapped distributions provide petrophysical insight into the frequently used Archie exponent combination (mn) associated with conductivity tortuosity and additional wettability screening criteria.
THz Imaging to Map the Lateral Microporosity Distribution in Carbonate Rocks
Authors:   Aramco Americas, Eichmann Shannon L. , Bouchard Jacob ,   Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Ow Hooisweng ,   Aramco Americas, Petkie Doug ,   Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Poitzsch Martin E. ,   Aramco Americas
Published: June 2023

Terahertz (THz) spectroscopy is a nondestructive tool used in many industries to analyze materials, including measuring the water content and the distribution of water in biological samples. THz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) measures the dielectric and structural properties of a sample by probing it with an ultrafast THz pulse and measuring the change in amplitude and phase. In this study, we demonstrate the use of THz-TDS imaging to quickly map lateral (i.e., two-dimensional) variations in microporosity (ϕμ) using the THz attenuation due to water in the pores after clearing the large pores via centrifugation. Three carbonate rock plugs with differing ϕ and pore-size distributions were subsampled for this study. Three water saturation states were produced for each sample: saturated, centrifuged, and dry. At each saturation state, the sample is weighed and imaged using THz-TDS to spatially map and measure ϕμ. The results show that for each sample the ϕμ obtained using THz-TDS imaging is in excellent agreement with that obtained from both mass balance and MICP. In addition, the THz-TDS maps show significant differences in the spatial distribution of the microporosity for samples having similar composition. This method provides a means to measure ϕ and ϕμ while mapping the spatial distribution of ϕμ toward improved petrophysical characterization of carbonate reservoir rocks.
Innovation and knowledge-based growth for low carbon transitions in the built environment. Challenges and open research questions
Authors: Manfren Massimiliano
Published: June 2023

Humanity faces global challenges in climate change mitigation, water sustainability, and other areas. In order to address these challenges, radical innovation is needed to accelerate multiple “sustainability transitions” and create dynamism. Transitions research has focused on small niches and scales where empirical analysis can be done effectively. Niches and bottom-up initiatives for low carbon transitions in the built environment can help adjust policies and reconcile grand visions (top-down perspective) with ground implementation experiences (bottom-up perspective). Multiple factors can contribute to the creation of effective policies, and digitalisation and AI/ML applications, in the context of increasing automation, can be an opportunity to create new prosperity in a knowledge-based growth perspective, considering, however, the underlying critical assumptions, limitations and threats. Ten research questions deemed relevant for low carbon transitions from a bottom-up perspective have been proposed to generate multiple hypotheses for field testing.
Building energy consumption under occupants’ behavior uncertainty in pre and post-renovation scenarios: a case study in Italy
Authors: Maracchini Gianluca , Di Giuseppe Elisa
Published: June 2023

In Europe, the energy renovation of the existing building stock is a great opportunity to significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reach the European sustainability targets. In this framework, building energy simulations (BES) tools are very useful in verifying energy retrofit measures' effectiveness and compliance with national standards. However, an inaccurate numerical prediction, the so-called “performance gap” between measured and numerical performance, is often obtained, mainly due to the inherent uncertainty of model input. Due to its stochastic nature, the occupants’ behavior (OB) is considered among the key contributors to this gap. However, the most recent Building Energy Model (BEM) approaches adopt deterministic hourly-defined profiles for characterizing OB, thus neglecting the related uncertainty. In this work, the impact of OB uncertainties on energy consumption (EC) prediction is evaluated by adopting a Karhunen-Loève Expansion sampling technique, used to randomly perturb OB profiles such as heating setpoint (HS), internal thermal loads (IL), and windows opening (NV). Two BEMs of a typical Italian residential building in pre- and post-renovation scenarios are considered and calibrated on real EC data. The results demonstrated that HS uncertainty has the highest impact on EC in all scenarios. Moreover, the higher the energy performance of the building, the higher the impact of OB, especially for IL and NV patterns.
Cytotoxic Activity of CuO NPs Prepared by PLAL Against Liver Cancer (Hep-G2) Cell Line and HdFn Cell Lines
Authors: Abbas Huda Hussein , Mazhir Sabah N.
Published: June 2023

A simple physical technique was used in this study to create stable and cost-effective copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles from pure copper metal using the pulsed laser ablation technique. The synthesis of crystalline CuO nanoparticles was confirmed by various analytical techniques such as particle concentration measurement using atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), the energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to determine the crystal size and identify of the crystal structure of the prepared particles. The main characteristic diffraction peaks of the three samples were consistent. The corresponding 2θ is also consistent, and the cytotoxicity of the nanoparticles was also investigated. After 24 hours of exposure, the percentage of cytotoxicity was calculated. The maximum toxicity of Hep-G2 was 37.81% at the maximum concentration of (500) µg mL-1 after 24 hours of exposure. Also, the maximum toxicity of the normal cell line was 27.85% at a maximum concentration of (500) µg mL-1.
Assessment of the Natural Radioactivity Levels of Soil Samples in IT1 Oil Reservoirs in Kirkuk City, Northeast Iraq
Authors: Kareem Dunya O. , Tawfiq Nada F.
Published: June 2023

In this study, gamma-ray spectrometry with an HPGe detector was used to measure the specific activity concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th, and 40K in soil samples collected from IT1 oil reservoirs in Kirkuk city, northeast Iraq. The “spectral line Gp” gamma analysis software package was used to analyze the spectral data. 226Ra specific activity varies from 9  0.34 Bq.kg-1 to 17  0.47 Bq.kg-1. 232Th specific activity varies from 6.2  0.08 Bq.kg-1 to 18  0.2 Bq.kg-1. 40K specific activity varies from 25  0.19 Bq.kg-1 to 118  0.41 Bq.kg-1. The radiological hazard due to the radiation emitted from natural radionuclides in soil samples was also assessed. The average values of the radium equivalent (Raeq), external hazard index (Hex), internal hazard index (Hin), gamma index (I), absorbed dose rate (D), outdoor (AEDEout) and indoor (AEDEin) annual effective dose equivalent were 35.391 Bq.kg-1, 0.095, 0.128, 0.253, 16.118 nGy.h-1, 0.0197 mSv.y-1, and 0.0790 mSv.y-1, respectively. All values obtained for the activity concentrations for 226Ra, 232Th, and 40K and the radiological hazard were lower than the global values. This indicates that no harmful radiation effects are posed to the population who work and live near the study area.
Preparation of SiO2:TiO2 for High-Performance Double Layer Anti-Reflection Coating
Authors: Zeyed Shahed , Nazar Abd Algaffar Alaa
Published: June 2023

In this work, an anti-reflection coating was prepared in the region (400-1000) nm of wavelength, with a double layer of silicon dioxide (SiO2) as an inner layer and the second layer of the mixture (SiO2) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) with certain ratios, as an outer layer using the chemical spraying method with a number of 6 sprays of layer SiO2 and 12 sprays of layer SiO2 - TiO2. Using the method of chemical spraying deposited on the glass as a substrate with a different number of sprays of SiO2, and a fixed number of TiO2-SiO2. The optical and structural properties were determined using UV-Vis spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The results show that by using a mixed layer, the optimal optical performance of a broadband low-reflection ARC (anti-reflection coating) was obtained. The work also reports the comparison of experimental and theoretical results with the help of MATLAB, which relies on the characteristic matrix along the visible region – near-infrared.
PENGARUH NET ASSET VALUE TERHADAP PENJUALAN REKSADANA SYARIAH PT TRIM MEGA SYARIAH DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA CABANG MEDAN TAHUN 2015-2019
Authors: Hasibuan Morlia
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of inflation and the composite stock price index on the net asset value of Islamic mutual funds. In addition, this study also aims to determine the effect of the rupiah exchange rate in moderating the relationship between inflation and the composite stock price index on the net asset value of Islamic mutual funds. The object of research in this study are all sharia mutual fund companies registered with the Financial Services Authority during the 2015-2019 period which opened 181 companies. The type of research used in this study is quantitative research, where the sampling method in this study was carried out using purposive sampling method. The sample in this study is the net asset value of Islamic mutual fund companies, inflation, the rupiah exchange rate at Bank Indonesia for the period, and the JCI on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2011 to 2017 so that the number of samples. Methods of data analysis using multiple regression and moderating regression analysis using the residual test. The results of this study indicate that inflation has a negative and insignificant effect, and the JCI has a positive and significant effect on the net asset value of Islamic mutual funds. In addition, the rupiah exchange rate variable which acts as a moderating variable can be seen to moderate the relationship between inflation and the net asset value of sharia mutual funds. As for the composite stock price index variable, the rupiah exchange rate variable can moderate the net asset value of sharia mutual funds.
PENGARUH NET PROFIT MARGIN DAN EARNING PERSHARE TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM SYARIAH DI PT. INDOFOOD CBP SUKSES MAKMUR TANJUNG MORAWA TAHUN 2015-2019
Authors: Hasanah Raudhatul
Published: June 2023

As we know that share ownership is proof that the person concerned is part of the owner of the company. The bigger the shares he owns, the greater his power in the company. There is also a major factor that causes stock prices to change, namely the different perceptions of each investor according to the information they have. These different perceptions occur due to different analyzes used by investors.The cause of changing stock prices is that which affects stock prices, one of which is the announcement of the company's financial statements including Net Profit Margin and Earning Pershare and others. This study aims to determine how the effect of Net Profit Margin and Earning Pershare on Sharia Stock Prices at PT. Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur 2015-2019. The research method used is the classical assumption test, multiple linear regression test, and hypothesis testing. The sample in this study is the Company Financial Statements of PT. Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur 2015-2019. The data used in this research is secondary data.The results showed that partially Net Profit Margin had an effect of 1.697 with a significant level of 0.049 on Sharia Stock Prices. And Earning Pershare has no influence with a value of 0.606 with a significant level obtained of 0.547 on Sharia Share Prices. Simultaneously, Net Profit Margin and Earning Pershare affect the Sharia Stock Price of 31,222 with a significant level of 0,000.Meanwhile, the result of the determinant coefficient (R2) shows that the effect of Net Profit Margin and Earning Pershare has an effect of 0.016% on disclosure. This shows that 16% of disclosure is influenced by Net Profit Margin and Earning Pershare. While the remaining 84% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study.
TECHNOPRENEURS AS A STRATEGY FOR UKM EMPOWERMENT IN GLOBAL MARKET COMPETITIVENESS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Alif Risyanto Farida Rohmah,
Published: June 2023

Global Market in ASEAN countries that are already familiar. An increase in competitiveness is a solution in dealing with the current free market. Not only that, during a pandemic like this, Small and Medium Enterprises are expected to be able to compete and maintain their economic resilience. However, the phenomenon that occurs in Small and Medium Enterprises in Karanganyar Village, Batang Regency is the competitiveness of SMEs in Karanganyar Village related to global markets, namely human resources, places of business, stimulant assistance from the government, and a decrease in sales volume during the COVID-19 pandemic. So that it becomes a challenge for the Village Government and the surrounding community. Therefore, there are 3 programs as a solution to empower convection SMEs in Karanganyar Village by improving the quality of human resources through capital building and technopreneur. The purpose of this study is to find out how the government's role in overcoming global economic challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Based on the research results, the potential and role of the Village Government is very large for the development of SMEs with strategies implemented through Capacity Building and Technopreneur. This provides opportunities for SMEs who have limitations in maintaining their business in facing the global market during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
KEPUASAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP BAZNAS DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DI KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG
Authors: Fauzi Rizki , Nasution Ahmad Adib , Pratami Arifa
Published: June 2023

Jenis penelitian ini penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Dengan subjek penelitian adalah BAZNAS dengan program-programnya dan masyarakat kabupaten Deli Serdang. Untuk menilai peran Baznas digunakan teori pemberdayaan. Untuk mengetahui kepuasan masyarakat terhadap Baznas dalam pemberdayaan masyarakat di Kabupaten Deli Serdang digunakan instrumen wawancara, pengamatan, dan dokumentasi guna memperoleh data yang jelas dan representatif, sedangkan teknik pengolahan dan analisis data dilakukan melalui reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: Pelaksanakan kegiatan-kegiatan yang dapat memberdayakan masyarakat di Kabupaten Deli Serdang, bermula dari pendataan muzakki, melakukan usaha penggalian sumber zakat seperti pembentukan UPZ di sekolah dan Instansi, kerjasama dengan berbagai media baik media cetak maupun media elektronik untuk membantu sosialisasi mengenai zakat, kerja sama dengan pihak perbankan untuk memberikan kemudahan dalam menghimpun dana zakat dari para muzakki, kegiatan sosialiasi, serta mencatat dan membuktikan hasil pengumpulan zakat. Kepuasam masyarakat terhadap kinerja Baznas dalam memberdayakan masyarakat di Kabupaten Deli Serdang Optimalisasi pendistribusian zakat, mengacu pada ketentuan al-Qur’an, Sunnah, pendapat ulama dan Undang-Undang RI Nomor 23 tahun 2011 tentang Pengelolaan zakat. Pendistribusian dana zakat pada BAZNAS hanya menggunakan dua pola pendistribusian yaitu bentuk pendistribusian yang bersifat konsumtif tradisonal dan produktif kreatif. Dalam hal ini masyarakat puas atas kinerja Baznas Kabupaten Deli Serdang.
PENGARUH PENDISTRIBUSIAN DANA ZAKAT TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN USAHA MUALLAF PADA BADAN AMIL ZAKAT NASIONAL PROVINSI SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Nasution Siti Marhamah , Nasution Ahmad Adib , Pratami Arifa
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pendistribusan dana zakat terhadap Perkembangan Usaha Muallaf di Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Variabel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu, pendistribusian dana zakat (X) dan perkembangan usaha muallaf (Y). Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif.Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah data primer, responden yang dijadikan sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 36 orang.Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear sederhana dengan bantuan SPSS25 untuk mendapatkan gambaran umum tentang hubungan antara satu variabel dengan variabel lainnya.Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel zakat memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap perkembangan usaha muallaf.
PENGARUH INKLUSI KEUANGAN SYARIAH TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH DI BANK ACEH SYARIAH SUTOMO KCP KOTA MEDAN
Authors: Yuni Nancy Rahma , Nasution Ahmad Adib
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine: 1). Knowing the effect of Islamic financial inclusion on the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises at Bank Aceh Syariah Sutomo KCP Medan City, and 2). Analyzing the efforts made in accelerating access to Islamic finance to encourage micro, small and medium enterprises to grow. This research is a survey research. The population in this study is the customer user of the Sharia Bank Sutomo KCP Medan City. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with a total sample of 10 people. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability.The data analysis technique used is simple regression. The results of this study indicate that: 1). Islamic financial inclusion has an effect on the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises mediated by Sharia Bank Sutomo KCP Medan City, the indirect effect significance.2). In this study, the data fulfills a normal distribution. The results show that Islamic financial inclusion has an influence on the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises.
PENGARUHPRODUK PEMBIAYAAN MULTIGUNA TERHADAP MINAT NASABAH DI PT BANK SUMUT KANTOR CABANG SYARIAH MEDAN RINGROAD
Authors: Gunawan Atang , Effendi Syamsul
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of multipurpose financing products on customer interest in using the services of PT Bank Sumut Syariah Medan Ringroad Branch Office, the factors that influence customers to choose multipurpose financing products at PT Bank Sumut Syariah Medan Ringroad Branch Office, and the benefits of multipurpose financing products for customers. at PT Bank Sumut Syariah Branch Office Medan Ringroad. The research technique used is probability sampling technique with the sampling used is simple random. The data collection technique used is a questionnaire (questionnaire), analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution). The results of the study show that: 1) Multipurpose Financing Products have a significant effect on customer interest in using the services of PT Bank Sumut Syariah Branch Office Medan Ringroad. This is evidenced by the t-test, the value of tcount is 6655 ttable 1.701. This also indicates that the variable of customer interest in using the services of PT Bank Sumut Syariah Branch Office Medan Ringroad can be explained by the multipurpose financing product variable of 59.9%, the remaining 40.1% is explained by other variables outside the study; 2) The factors that influence customers to choose multipurpose financing products at PT Bank Sumut Syariah Medan Ringroad Branch include religious factors, social factors, personal factors, cultural factors, and psychological factors. they choose the multipurpose financing product. Dominant factors influencing customers to choose these products are personal factors where for their needs in fulfilling life needs and for other interests it is personal and they make loans according to their needs or there are urgent needs; and 3) Benefits of Multipurpose Financing Products for Customers at PT Bank Sumut Syariah Medan Ringroad Branch Office, among others: avoiding usury, based on Islamic Sharia, profits are given based on profit sharing, guaranteed by the Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS), Sharia Banks are equipped with Net Banking facilities , the profit sharing system is more fair and transparent, imposes a low savings balance, the customer is a partner of the bank, the customer's funds are used in accordance with sharia, there is an early warning about danger due to its transparent nature, the funds are intended for the benefit and benefit of the people
PENGARUH MINAT MAHASISWA TERHADAP ONLINE SHOP DALAM PERKEMBANGAN PRODUK HALAL
Authors: Fajariah Nanda , Ghani Nahar Alang Abdul
Published: June 2023

This research is motivated by the assumption that student interest will greatly affect a business or online shop when a business or online shop they use provides good service and provides satisfaction to consumers by providing information about the product being halal. But in reality there are still many online shops that do not provide good service to consumers, from those who provide damaged products to fraud. This research was conducted in the department of Islamic economics, Faculty of Islamic Religion, Islamic University of North Sumatra. The population is 100 people, the sample is taken by accidental sampling, namely the technique of determining the sample based on chance if it is considered that the person who happened to be met is suitable as a data source, totaling 30 students. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The researcher analyzed the data by using quantitative descriptive method by conducting statistical tests. To analyze the data, the researcher used research instrument test, classical assumption test and hypothesis test. From the results of this study, it was found that the relationship between student interest in online shops, which was strong. This means that the contribution given by the student interest variable to the online shop is valid while the remainng is influenced by other variables that are not in this study. And a review of the development of halal products regarding the online shop variable is appropriate, because based on the verse of the Qur'an QS Al-Mutaffifin/83:1-3, the buyer conducts buying and selling (commerce) with the online shop on a consensual basis, also has a contract agreed upon in the agreement. beginning. And achieve the target of customer satisfaction.
Mosse and Arendt: Two Perspectives on Totaliarianism and Democracy
Authors: Ravasio Elisa
Published: June 2023

According to the G. Mosse, the economical and moral crisis after the Great War led to the European totalitarian regimes, because people need to be part of a great reconstruction project of their Nations. He focuses his attention especially on Italy and Germany. Moreover, Mosse criticizes Arendt about the notion of ‘banality of evil’, since he believes that Nazis were used to identify people with widespread stereotypes: all people who collaborated in the genocide of the Jewish were worn out by this kind of aggressive propaganda which identified the Jews as the destructive element of the German moral and political integrity. According to him, those who adhered to the Nazis party ideology did so because, at that historical moment, the propaganda’s ideas met the political and cultural needs of that social crisis context: Jewish had to be killed since they were perceived as a threat. As Mosse, Arendt analyses totalitarianism and she recognizes its causes in ideology, but she also describes more in detail the kind of agent who acted during this tragic historical period. Therefore, she focuses her attention on both executioners and victims. Moreover, regarding the Nazis, Arendt speaks about the “banality of evil” in the sense that those people did not reflect on the consequences of their actions in ethical-political terms. To sum up, the aim of this paper is to highlight the value of philosophy as a discipline able to urge people to compare and critically analyse historical, social, ethical, political phenomena. Keywords: democracy, philosophy as a method, critical thinking
Pengaruh Pembelajaran Cooperative Tipe Make A Match terhadap Perkembangan Sosial Emosioanl Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun di Taman Kanak-Kanak Islam Nurul Halim Nanggalo
Authors: Rahmadani Ulfy , Rakimahwati Rakimahwati
Published: June 2023

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk melihat hasil dari Pengaruh Pembelajaran Cooperative Tipe Make A Match Terhadap Perkembangan Sosial Emosional Anak. Penelitian ini dikembangakan dengan pembeIajaran cooperative tipe make a match (permainan kartu) untuk melihat perkembangan sosial emosioanaI anak. Peneliti menggunakan pendekatan quasy experimental dengan jumlah populasi anak. Dengan jumlah anak sebanyak 28 orang dan terdiri dari dua kelas, kelas B1 terdiri 14 orang anak dan kelas B2 terdiri 14 orang anak. Penelitian ini menggunakan tes sosial emosional sebagai alat untuk mengumpulkan data penelitian. NiIai rata-rata pre-test kelas kontroI yaitu 20,5, sedangkan niIai post test kelas kontroI yaitu 28,1 dan NiIai rata-rata pre-test keIas eksperimen yaitu 15,8, sedangkan niIai post test keIas eksperimen yaitu 34,6 daIam peneIitian ini. Temuan penelitian ini bisa dinyatakan bahwa Pembelajaran Cooperative Tipe Make A Match Terhadap Perkembangan SosiaI EmosionaI dapat berpengaruh pada perkembangan sosial emosioanal pada anak usia 5-6 tahun.
Determination of viscoelastic characteristics of epoxy-sand composites used for repair of road machines
Authors:   Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI), Egunova T. N. , Baurova N. I. ,   Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI), Nefelov I. S. ,   Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI)
Published: June 2023

The composition and features of the manufacture of specimens of epoxy-sand composite used in the field repair of road-building machines are considered. The results of determining the impact strength of epoxy-sand composite specimens are presented. It is shown that the presence of a dispersed filler has a little effect on the values of impact strength. It has been established that specimens with the lowest concentration of the dispersed filler have the best viscoelastic characteristics.
Contribución al conocimiento de las briofitas (Bryophyta) en el valle de inundación del río Paraná en su tramo medio (Santa Fe, Argentina)
Authors: Alvarez Denise Jacqueline , Villalba Andrea Beatriz , Suárez Guillermo Martín
Published: June 2023

Introducción y objetivos: Las briofitas conforman el segundo grupo de plantas terrestres más diverso, colonizando una gran variedad de ecosistemas y cumpliendo múltiples funciones en el mismo. En este trabajo se da a conocer una lista de briófitas identificadas en la localidad de Arroyo Leyes (Santa Fe, Argentina), con el objetivo de incrementar la información acerca de las especies presentes en la provincia.
M&M: La selección del área de estudio se debió a que es parte de una zona en proceso de transformación acelerada, esto implica una pérdida o alteración de hábitats naturales que generan a su vez la desaparición de especies, por lo cual es prioritaria la realización de tareas de conservación. Los especímenes se colectaron durante los meses de septiembre-noviembre de 2019-2021. El análisis de las muestras se llevó a cabo siguiendo las técnicas convencionales para las briófitas y se realizó su identificación mediante el uso de claves. Los especímenes fueron depositados en el herbario del Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales Florentino Ameghino (MFA).
Resultados: Se identificaron un total de 21 especies pertenecientes a 18 géneros y 13 familias. Amblystegium varium, Didymodon australasiae, Dimerodontium pellucidum, Forsstroemia coronata y Philonotis uncinata representan nuevos registros para la provincia de Santa Fe.
Conclusiones: Se logra, mediante este estudio, la incorporación de cinco nuevas especies a la flora briofítica de Santa Fe, ampliando el conocimiento a nivel provincial.
In-Vitro Inhibitory Efficacy of 3 Types of Probiotics on the Growth of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans Bacteria
Authors: Sulistiowati Chiquita P. , Suhartono Michelle , Rahmawati Diana F. , Ulfah Noer , Supandi Shafira K. , Wijaksana I Komang Evan , Abullais Shahabe Saquib , Dhadse Prasad
Published: June 2023

Background: Amongst the specific plaque pathogen Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa) ATCC 43718 serotype b is one of the highly virulent bacteria that causes periodontitis. Probiotic therapy is a treatment in which the lactic acid bacteria in are utilized to impede the colonization and growth of the pathogenic bacteria to prevent the further formation of dental plaque. Objective: The present research aimed to evaluate inhibiting effect of purified bacteria from various commercially available yogurt product containing bacteria named (Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota; Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus; Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis) on the growth of Aa. Methods: The research made use of the diffusion method by fixing Aa on BHIB (brain heart infusion broth) medium, incubated at 37 °C and 24 hours later planted on MHA (Mueller-Hinton agar) media. Aa were divided into four subgroups each with a paper disk; group 1 consists of untreated bacteria (i.e., control group), group 2 with purified bacteria from Yakult 0.5 μL, group 3 with purified bacteria from Cimory Yogurt Drink 0.5 μL and group 4 with purified bacteria from BioGaia Prodentis 0.5 μL. All commercially available yogurt were treated to get the purified probiotic. Additionally, it was incubated for 24 hours at 37 °C and later the inhibition zone diameter was observed. Results: In the research, it was found that the average impeding ability, so-called inhibition zone, in group 1 indicated 0 mm, group 2 indicated 12.70 mm, group 3 indicated 16.60 mm and group 4 indicated 19.60 mm. The statistical test outcomes showed a significance of 0.000 (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The purified bacteria from three probiotics indeed inhibit the growth of the Aa bacteria and a substantial difference in the diameter of the inhibition zone were found among the three probiotics.
Rare plant communities of the ass. Moliniо caeruleae–Trollietum europaei ass. nov. in the Khibiny Mountains (Kola Peninsula)
Authors: Kopeina E. I. , Koroleva N. E.
Published: June 2023

Mountain tundra meadows with dominance of Molinia caerulea were found in the Khibiny Mountains (Kola Peninsula) (Fig. 1) and described based on the Braun-Blanquet approach. Ass. Molinio caeruleae–Trollietum europaei ass. nov. (Fig. 2, Table, holotypus — relevé 7, 67.611327° N, 33.61316° E; 530 m a. s. l.) is ascribed to the alliance Potentillo–Polygonion vivipari Nordh. 1937, order Epilobio lactiflori–Geranietalia sylvatici Michl, Dengler et Huck 2010, and class Mulgedio-Aconitetea Hadač et Klika in Klika et Hadač 1944. The diagnostic species are Achillea apiculata, Dianthus superbus, Festuca ovina, Geranium sylvaticum, Melica nutans, Molinia caerulea, Trollius europaeus, Vaccinium myrtillus. The undergrowth layer is sparse and composed with Betula nana, Cotoneaster cinnabarinus, Juniperus sibirica. In the upper layer (about 0.5–0.8 m high) most abundant are tall herbs (Molinia caerulea, Dianthus superbus, Geranium sylvaticum, Trollius europaeus and Cirsium heterophyllum). Lower layer (0.1–0.3 m high) is composed with low herbs (Anthoxanthum alpinum, Bistorta vivipara, Epilobium lactiflorum, E. hornemannii, Festuca ovina, Veronica alpina, Viola biflora, V. canina subsp. montana) and dwarf shrubs (Empetrum hermaphroditum, V. uliginosum, V. myrtillus). Ground layer is prostrate and consists of Sciuro-hypnum starkei, S. reflexum, Sanionia uncinata, Bryum spp. and Polytrichum spp.

Association comunities occupy rather large areas and are located above the tree line and in the lower part of the mountain-tundra belt, at 410–540 m a. s. l., on well-moistened steep (45–50°) rocky slopes, exposed to southwest and southeast, near groundwater outlets or in places of late snowmelt. Probably the association is of relic nature and marks the tree line of the warmest Holocene period. Rich of species, including Red Data Book Cotoneaster cinnabarinus, Epilobium lactiflorum, Veronica fruticans, it is a value habitat type «E2.3 Mountain hay meadow» in the Kola Peninsula.