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Performance Comparison of Deep Learning Models in Predicting HIV Incidences in Tanzania
Authors: Kaijage Zaituni , Kimaro Honest , Maziku Hellen
Published: July 2024

Human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a global pandemic that has claimed more than 40 million lives since it was discovered in the late 1970s. In sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania. Different measures to combat the diseases have failed to be attained, like the UNAIDS  90-90-90 target, which aimed to reduce HIV by 2020, and it was moved to 2030. The availability of proper tools to control and monitor diseases and ensure proper early intervention is very important. Prediction of disease trends using Machine Learning (ML) models can improve speed towards attaining the UNAIDS targets by providing accurate insights into the disease trends. The performance of ML models depends on many factors, including datasets that influence the generalization of models. This study aims to suggest the best deep-learning model to predict HIV incidences in Tanzania. Four deep learning models, recurrent neural network (RNN), Gated Recurrent unit (GRU), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and 2D convolution layer (CONV2D), have been studied. HIV data is collected from District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2), the national Health Management Information System (HMIS). The HIV data collected is for 26 regions in Mainland Tanzania, recorded from January 2015 to October 2022. The accuracy of the models was evaluated using three metrics: Mean absolute error (MAE), Mean absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), and mean square error (MSE). The results show that Conv2D achieved the lowest average training time for short-term predictions, while RNN records the highest accuracy with the lowest MAE for all considered cases. The GRU was the fastest for the long-term predictions, and the LSTM reported the best accuracy.
Acute Toxicity Assessment of Centella asiatica and Bidens pilosa Aqueous Crude Leaf Extracts in Pregnant Rat Model
Authors: Michael Emmanuel J. , Lissu James P. , Mvungi Esther , Mpinda Cyprian , Stephano Flora , Kidima Winifrida
Published: July 2024

There is little information on the safety of using traditional medicines during pregnancy. The current study assessed the safety of aqueous crude leaf extracts from two medicinal plants; Centella asiatica L. and Bidens pilosa L. in pregnant rats. Acute toxicity was evaluated by administering a single dose of plant extracts to pregnant rats at three standard doses of 1000, 2000 and 5000 mg/kg for 14 days. Distilled water was used as a negative control. Physiological and behavioural responses were assessed at 30 minutes, 1 hour, 4 hours, 12 hours and every other day until gestation day 22. The pregnant rats were humanely sacrificed at term after anaesthesia using CO2. Blood was collected for haematological analysis and tissues (liver, kidney and gravid uterus) were for histopathological examination. The findings showed that the plants extracts are non-toxic at low studied dose of 1000 mg/kg when taken only once. However, C. asiatica and B. pilosa aqueous crude leaf extracts at higher doses (5000 mg/kg) caused a significant increase (p < 0.05) of platelets, and biochemical parameters, Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) resulting in severe histopathological effects to the liver, kidney and gravid uterus. These findings provide baseline data on the safety of studied plant crude leaf extracts and exposure time to pregnant rats, as well as indications for future preclinical and clinical studies on the formulation of the plant extracts. Furthermore, the results give insights to the current users of the plant extracts to avoid their maximum consumption during pregnancy.
Thermal Behavior of Bio-Fibers Reinforced Paving Bricks
Authors: Makunza John K.
Published: July 2024

Paved areas are among sources of ambient temperature rise due to heat radiation that has been absorbed by pavement materials and then released into the air. The materials that are widely used in paving grounds include concrete, asphalt concrete and cement sand bricks. The paved surfaces absorb the incoming solar radiation from the sun, which is converted into heat, resulting into higher surface temperature than the ambient air temperature, thus contributing to the global warming. In an attempt to solve this problem, a study on paving bricks reinforced with bio-fibers has been done aiming at establishing the thermal behavior of the bricks. Bio-fibers from grass and coconut coir were studied for their heat insulation, and then were included in the green mix of cement-sand (1:6 ratio) during manufacturing of bricks. On attaining the testing age, the bricks were tested for compressive strength and heat flow. The results showed that bio-fibers reinforced bricks meet the compressive strength specifications of ASTM C 902 and their heat flow rate was less when compared with traditional cement sand bricks. Also, during cooling, bio-fibers reinforced bricks cooled faster than traditional bricks, indicating that they are suitable for paving streets and grounds as they offer good thermal resistance that lowers the Urban Heat Island by 9 ° C below that of traditional bricks.
A discussion of digital information relating to cultural heritage with regard to authenticity management
Authors: Yatsunami Ren
Published: July 2024

Rekomendacja warszawska w sprawie odbudowy i rekonstrukcji dziedzictwa kulturowego w punkcie 10 podkreśla potrzebę bycia świadomym „nowych możliwości, jakie stwarzają rozwijające się technologie, w szczególności w zakresie cyfrowego zapisu 3D i odtwarzania w wysokiej jakości materialnych atrybutów dóbr dziedzictwa kulturowego”. W rzeczywistości coraz więcej projektów tworzenia i zarządzania cyfrowymi informacjami na temat dziedzictwa kultury przyciąga uwagę. Niniejszy artykuł ma na celu rozwinięcie kilku przemyśleń na temat cyfrowych informacji o dziedzictwie kulturowym w odniesieniu do koncepcji autentyczności. W tym celu omówiono, w jaki sposób zaawansowane technologie dotyczące cyfrowych informacji o dziedzictwie kulturowym wpływają na zarządzanie tym dziedzictwem w celu zachowania warunków autentyczności, opracowanych głównie w instrumentach ochrony światowego dziedzictwa. W artykule przeanalizowano również możliwy wpływ rozwoju technologii metawersji na napięcie między autentycznością a integralnością i innymi dualistycznymi koncepcjami.

The “Warsaw Recommendation on Recovery and Reconstruction of Cultural Heritage” in para. 10 highlights the need to be conscious of “the new possibilities offered by evolving technologies, in particular for very high-definition 3D digital recording and reproduction of material attributes of cultural heritage properties”. In fact, increased examples of projects for creating and managing digital information on cultural heritage attract attention. This paper intends to develop a few thoughts on digital information about cultural heritage in relation to the concept of authenticity. For this purpose, it discusses how advanced technologies concerning the digital information of cultural heritage affect heritage management works to preserve the conditions of authenticity, elaborated mainly in the instruments on world heritage conservation. Also, the paper examines possible impacts that the development of metaverse technologies may have on the tension between authenticity and integrity and other dualistic concepts.
Business etiquette: The heritage of Chinese culture in trade negotiations
Authors: Pangsy-Kania Sylwia , Orłowska Magdalena
Published: July 2024

Historia oraz tradycje kulturowe Chin odgrywają bardzo ważną rolę we współczesnych negocjacjach handlowych. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest przedstawienie kulturowych uwarunkowań chińskiej etykiety biznesowej oraz najważniejszych elementów dziedzictwa kultury w chińskiej etykiecie biznesowej podczas negocjacji handlowych. Zakładając, że negocjacje składają się z trzech głównych faz: wymiany informacji, targowania się i zamykania, szczególną uwagę poświęcono nawiązywaniu współpracy (język, hierarchia), wizytom i delegacjom (powitania, odpowiednie negocjacje, tematy tabu) oraz innym elementom etykiety biznesowej, takim jak bankiety i lunche oraz praktyki wręczania prezentów. W artykule sformułowano następującą tezę: w negocjacjach z Chińczykami ważniejsze od natychmiastowego zysku jest budowanie długoterminowej relacji opartej na uwzględnianiu etykiety biznesowej wynikającej z dziedzictwa chińskiej kultury.

Chinese history and cultural traditions play a very important role in contemporary trade negotiations. The aim of this article is to present the cultural determinants of Chinese business etiquette and the most important elements of cultural heritage in Chinese business etiquette during trade negotiations. Assuming that negotiations consist of three main phases – exchanging information, bargaining, and closing - particular attention is paid in this paper to establishing cooperation (language, hierarchy), visits and delegations (greeting, proper negotiations, taboo topics), and other elements of business etiquette such as banquets and lunches, and gift-giving practices. The following thesis is formulated in this paper: in negotiations with Chinese people more important than immediate profit is the process of building a long-term relationship based on taking into account the business etiquette resulting from the heritage of Chinese culture.
Women Mental Health Illness and COVID-19 in Zimbabwe: A Gendered Perspective
Authors: Sande Nomatter
Published: July 2024

It is not contested that women are pillars of African society and contribute significantly to the economy, leadership and stability of families. Such work sometimes makes them vulnerable. The emergence of COVID-19 not only resulted in the death of so many people but also exposed more challenges affecting women, adding to their vulnerability. During the pandemic, women were disproportionately affected more than their male counterparts. Besides celebrating women's resilience and their selfless sacrifices in caring for the sick, there is a need to address issues of women's mental health during and after COVID-19. In Zimbabwe, there are not many public and academic discourses about mental health illness. People who suffer from mental health illness are frowned upon, defamed, and even neglected. Besides the challenges of adequate demography of mental health patients and how mental health illness is gendered, affecting women more than men. This article explores responses to mental health illness and COVID-19 in Zimbabwe. The social recognition theory is used to understand women’s behaviour leading to mental health illness after COVID-19. This paper uses social recognition theories to understand women's behaviour during and after COVID-19 that triggers mental health issues. Qualitatively, the paper uses desktop research to gather data. Besides finding out that there was an increase in mental health illness during COVID-19, mental health issues are complex and affected by cultural, religious and medical perspectives. Accordingly, this paper concludes that mental health issues are not yet prioritised in Zimbabwe. This paper recommends that double sustainable interventions and efforts be given to women to help them deal with mental health challenges, particularly during and after pandemics.
Dreaming of Better Spaces: Environmental Psychology in Students' Redesign of Interior Architecture Studios
Authors: Sekerci Yaren ,   Antalya Bilim University, Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture, Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Antalya, Turkey, Kahraman Mehmet Ugur ,   Antalya Bilim University, Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture, Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Antalya, Turkey
Published: July 2024

This study looks at interior design students' perceptions and remodeling ideas for their studio spaces through the lens of environmental psychology. It evaluates 10 student groups' proposals, with a focus on spatial layout, usefulness, aesthetics, and the emotional impact of the designed places. Key themes include ergonomic furniture, spatial zoning, color scheme preferences, and the incorporation of natural components. The study emphasizes students' need for multifunctional studio spaces that elicit good emotional responses and improve their sense of well-being. It also highlights the changing nature of interior design education, as students prefer ergonomic seats over stools. The findings highlight the necessity of incorporating students in the design of their learning environments, thereby connecting theory with real-world applications.
Students’ Perspective of Design Studio Assessment: An Experience in Bangladesh
Authors: Biswas Sudipti ,   Department of Architecture, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka, Bangladesh, Saha Dibbendu ,   Department of Architecture, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Published: July 2024

Architecture education has been based on the design studio model focusing on learning by doing. In this academic program, critique is a vital component and inseparable from studio learning. Although widely practiced, critique has been a neglected area in design education and is often criticized for affecting the students’ learning experience. Using a grounded theory approach and mixed-method analysis, this article studies the student’s perspective of intermediate assessment and final evaluation of design studio courses in the form of desk critique and jury respectively with a case study of the Department of Architecture at the Military Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. This study uses participant observation involving both the educators as well as learners and a questionnaire survey involving only the students. The results indicate that the learners’ and educators’ perspectives may not always be aligned. This can be useful to improve the studio-based learning program.
Predicting the needs of people living with a disability using the two-level logit-skewed exponential power model
Authors: Ajayi Abayomi , Olayiwola Olaniyi , Apantaku Fadeke , Osinuga Idowu , Wale-Orojo Oluwaseun
Published: July 2024

The impact of high cost of living and movement of medical personnel in Nigeria to other countries. has a major impact on families/households. These has affected Person’s living with disabilities (PLWD) with special needs which require regular visitation to clinic and additional expenses. Therefore this study proposed predictive models with generalized distributed (combination of normal and non-normal) error term under Two Stage Sampling. Data from the Nigeria Living Standard Survey (NLSS) 2018 on frequency of doctor’s visit and cost by households with difficulty in remembering were used. Logit Skewed Exponential Power (LSEP-II) were developed for two-level Random Effect Model using Bayesian framework. The parameters for LSEP-II were estimated using the Markov Chain Monte-Carlo (MCMC) algorithm with JAGS software. Cartograms were used to determine the spatial distribution for the proportion of doctor’s visit and cost using the predicted values. R-hat showed that the posterior distribution converges. The study revealed that Logit Skewed Exponential Power for two-level Random Effect Model modelled and predicted doctor’s visit and additional cost for PLWDs in two-Stage Stratified Random Sampling Design.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GLOBAL WARMING AND INSECT OUTBREAKS
Authors: Mandal Ishanu
Published: July 2024

Climate change can influence insect outbreaks in various ways. Warmer temperatures can accelerate insect development and reproduction rates, leading to population booms. Increasing temperature, rising CO2 concentration and the change in rainfall are favourable conditions for pest outbreaks. These lead to changes in insect diversity, abundance, population growth rate and biotic interactions resulting in more severe economic losses in agriculture. In addition to biological control techniques, under such sudden weather and climatic fluctuations, the effectiveness of chemical control would also be in doubt in future IPM programmes.
Online Auditory Abilities Screening in Elderly: Initial Considerations
Authors: Englert Marina , Borges Leticia , Soares Almeida Sandro , Gielow Ingrid
Published: July 2024

Objective. To analyze the results of AudBility's online screening in the elderly to assess its viability.
Methodology. The study included 40 elderly participants (mean age 67.4 years). They underwent online AudBility screening and completed a self-assessment questionnaire along with tests assessing seven auditory skills: sound localization (SL), dichotic digits task, speech perception in noise, auditory closure, staggered dichotic words test (SDW), temporal resolution, and temporal ordering. Descriptive data analysis considered AudBility's reference parameters: <50% = abnormal, 51-79% caution, >80% = normal.
Results. The tests with the highest frequency of abnormalities were SL and temporal ordering frequency (TOF), both with 22.5%. On average, these tests were considered as "caution" (SL = 72.75%; TOF = 67.5%). The self-assessment questionnaire had the highest frequency of "caution" results (52.5%), followed by SDW (35%) and TOF (32.5%). On average, the self-assessment questionnaire and TOF showed caution values (74.41% and 67.5%, respectively). SDW had normal average values (81.5%). No test showed abnormal average values.
Conclusion. Auditory screening using AudBility can serve as an entry point for assessing auditory and cognitive health in the elderly population, guiding referrals and therapies before in-person interventions.
Inteligencia Artificial, diseño de políticas públicas sostenibles y cumplimiento de los ODS en México
Authors: Vera Martínez Martin Cutberto
Published: July 2024

El presente trabajo tiene como fin indagar sobre la incorporación de la inteligencia artificial como herramienta tecnológica para el diseño de políticas públicas idóneas para el cumplimiento de los compromisos asumidos por México relativos a los Objetivos del Desarrollo Sostenible de Naciones Unidas. Es una investigación que integra contenidos teóricos, análisis de diversos casos exitosos y encuentra las bases administrativas, legales y operativas que están permitiendo la adopción de la inteligencia artificial en soluciones con mayor rapidez y eficacia a los problemas sociales, además de analizar la importancia que tiene acrecentar su utilización, con criterios de flexibilidad, responsabilidad, transparencia y respeto a los derechos humanos, para acelerar el logro de los ODS, por parte de México, lo cual es indispensable para mejorar la inclusión y el bienestar social.
Mechanizm of organization of logistics enterprises activity
Authors: Bugayko Dmytro , Reznik Volodymyr , Smerichevska Svitlana
Published: July 2024

Globalization of the market and conditions for the development of information technologies create a promising situation. Opportunities for the development of logistics in the business sector. It is important to support logistics companies. The general well-being and stability of the economy for various reasons. First, a logistics company. Ensuring efficient transportation and distribution of goods important for the functioning of the industry in various branches of industry. Second, logistics companies create jobs and contribute. Economic growth due to product distribution, inventory management, warehouse management, operation and other logistics services. In addition, efficient operation of logistics. Companies contribute to foreign economic relations in the context of international services and globalization. There is support for trade and export, cross-border cooperation and expansion of the activities of Ukrainian companies.
CONTRIBUTION TO PARASITE FAUNA OF PRESPA BLEAK (ALBURNUS BELVICA KARAMAN, 1924) (PISCES: CYPRINIDAE) IN LAKE PRESPA, REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
Authors:   Hydrobiological Institute: Ohrid, North Macedonia, Stojanovski Stojmir , Blazhekovikj-Dimovska Dijana ,   University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Biotechnical Sciences, North Macedonia, Velkova-Jordanovska Lidija ,   Hydrobiological Institute: Ohrid, North Macedonia, Veljanoska-Sarafiloska Elizabeta ,   Hydrobiological Institute: Ohrid, North Macedonia
Published: July 2024

Eight out of the eleven indigenous fish species of Prespa are endemic, i.e. they exist only in the Lake Prespa. One of these endemic fish species is Prespa bleak (Alburnus belvica). The parasitological examination from the Macedonian part of the Lake Prespa in 2023 showed that all of 14 examined specimens of Prespa bleak fishes were infested (100.0%). In our case study the presence of 8 parasite species was established: Gyrodactylus sp., Dactylogyrus alatus f. typica, Dactylogyrus fraternus, Dactylogyrus sphyrna, Posthodiplostomum cuticola (larva), Cestoda gen. sp. (larva), Raphidascaris acus (larva) and Ergasilus sieboldi. Individually, by the parasite species, the highest prevalence was with Dactylogyrus fraternus, Dactylogyrus sphyrna and Posthodiplostomum cuticola (larva) (71.43%). The lowest one was with Cestoda gen. sp. (larva) (7.14%). In our case study the parasites Gyrodactylus sp., Dactylogyrus fraternus and Cestoda gen. sp. (larva), are recorded for the first time in the ichthyoparasitofauna of Lake Prespa and Macedonia.
DISTRIBUTION OF ELODEA CANADENSIS FROM LAKE MACRO PRESPA
Authors:   Hydrobiological Institute: Ohrid, North Macedonia, Talevska Marina , Trajanovska Sonja ,   Hydrobiological Institute: Ohrid, North Macedonia, Veljanoska-Sarafiloska Elizabeta ,   Hydrobiological Institute: Ohrid, North Macedonia
Published: July 2024

Research on the distribution of Elodea canadensis was carried out in 6 localities from the Macro Prespa Lake in the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia (Stenje, Oteševo, Ezerani, Asamati, Krani and Nakolec). Of all recorded macrophyte species, only Elodea canadensis is a allochthonous (non-native) species for Lake Prespa and it is present in two localities (Stenje and Oteševo). Since this species has a wide ecological tolerance and grows relatively quickly, its uncontrolled spread in the future could adversely affect the autochthonous macrophyte vegetation in Lake Prespa
FLOATING MARINE LITTER IN THE BOKA KOTORSKA BAY (SOUTHEAST ADRIATIC SEA)
Authors:   University of Montenegro, Institute of Marine Biology, Kokić Ines , Nikolić Slađana ,   University of Montenegro, Institute of Marine Biology, Mandić Milica ,   University of Montenegro, Institute of Marine Biology
Published: July 2024

This paper presents the results of visual monitoring of floating marine litter (>2.5 cm) in the area of the Bokakotorska bay, conducted during three seasons, autumn and winter 2022 and spring 2023. A total of 148 of litter items were collected, the most represented category of marine litter was plastic (84.45%), while considering the size classes,the most numerous was size class A (46.54%). The largest amount of litter on all three transects was recorded in the fall season of 2022, 93 items. The largest amount of marine litter was observed on Transect 1, while on Transect 3 in the autumn and spring season, it was not recorded any item of marine litter. The mean marine litter density was 146.51 items/km2.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIES FROM THE GENUS ACARTIA (COPEPODA) IN THE SOUTHERN ADRIATIC
Authors:   University of Priština - Kosovska Mitrovica:, Serbia, Vukanić Vera , Malović Miodrag ,   Inovacioni centar Tehnološko-metalurškog fakulteta u Beogradu, Srbija
Published: July 2024

n this contribution, we present seasonal research on the plankton community of Copepoda in the Southern Adriatic at two stations for species from the genus Acartia. Data on the horizontal distribution of plankton were obtained from material collected seasonally over one year in the open waters of the South Adriatic. The conclusion is that seasonal variations in horizontal distribution are linked to the dynamics of the hydrographic conditions of the South Adriatic Sea
THE IMPACT OF WASTEWATERS ON THE MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF THE WATER OF THE SAVA AND DANUBE RIVERS IN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF BELGRADE
Authors:   Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, Belgrade, Serbia, Jovanović Marić Jovana , Kračun-Kolarević Margareta ,   Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, Belgrade, Serbia, Ilić Marija ,   Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, Belgrade, Serbia, Paunović Momir ,   Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, Belgrade, Serbia, Raković Maja ,   Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, Belgrade, Serbia, Kolarević Stoimir ,   Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: July 2024

Within this study, the microbiological impact of wastewater on surface watercourses in the territory of the city of Belgrade was investigated. The presence of Escherichia coli in the analyzed samples indicates a significant impact of fecal contamination in the locations directly affected by wastewater. However, a negative impact on water quality was also observed in areas not in close proximity to sewers. The construction of wastewater treatment plants could be of great importance for preserving water quality and maintaining the ecological status of surface waters in Serbia.
O papel e atuação do gestor na inclusão educacional da pessoa com deficiência intelectual
Authors: Prates Alzira Oliveira , Vergara Ana Cláudia Souza Batista , Marques Juliana Batista Candido
Published: July 2024

Este trabalho vinculado à 5ª edição do curso de especialização em Gestão Educacional da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia (FCT/Unesp) tem como eixo principal o papel do gestor educacional de uma instituição de ensino profissionalizante em relação à inclusão de pessoas com deficiência intelectual. Para tanto, o referencial teórico foi estruturado a partir do histórico do conhecimento sobre gestão educacional e formação de professores para a Educação Especial e Inclusiva. Para tanto, foram pesquisados autores tanto na área de Gestão Educacional como na área de Inclusão, dentre eles podemos citar: Colombo, Glat, Luck, Rodrigues e outros. O objetivo geral foi verificar qual deve ser o papel e atuação do gestor educacional para desenvolver um projeto que possibilite o processo de inclusão de estudantes com Deficiência Intelectual (DI) no Senac Presidente Prudente/SP. Para a coleta, seleção e análise de dados em uma abordagem qualitativa foram realizadas três etapas: a revisão bibliográfica para a fundamentação deste artigo; a delimitação do campo de pesquisa; e a realização de uma entrevista com os gestores e análise qualitativa das respostas. Ao final foi possível avaliar que os gestores e suas equipes fazem um trabalho pedagógico dentro da instituição de ensino voltado aos princípios da inclusão, pois a partir do momento em que os estudantes com deficiências são inseridos em sala de aula, são consideradas suas necessidades e capacidades, trabalhando para que todos tenham um ensino de qualidade.
Interpersonal Communication in Mentoring Changes in Community Behavior in The Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH)
Authors: Khairullah  , Nasution Nadya Amalia , Syahim
Published: July 2024

Sukamarga Village in Suoh District, West Lampung Regency, is where the PKH program was implemented. This program aims to improve beneficiaries’ welfare through a holistic approach. However, to achieve changes in the behavior of PKH recipient communities, aspects of interpersonal communication that influence the effectiveness and success of this program are yet to be widely researched. The research problem formulated in this study is how the interpersonal communication of PKH facilitators influences changes in the behavior of PKH beneficiary families, and how the behavior of PKH beneficiary families in Sukamarga Village changes after receiving PKH. This research aims to understand the interpersonal communication of PKH facilitators regarding changes in the behavior of families who receive PKH benefits in Sukamarga Village after PKH assistance. This type of research used qualitative field research. The data sources were PKH companions and recipients. Data collection techniques included observations, interviews, and documentation. Conclusions can be drawn: First, PKH facilitators help create positive changes in beneficiary communities with empathy, guidance, and support, building trust and open communication, which are the characteristics of interpersonal communication. Second, the assistance provided was able to change the behavior of PKH recipients.
Prediction of Canopy Cover for Agricultural Land Classification in Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) Data Using Planet-Scope Multispectral Images: A Case Study of Gelendost District
Authors: Demir Sinan
Published: July 2024

Determining canopy cover (CC) temporal variation is critical for sustainable management of natural resources and environmental protection efforts. Data analysis and interpretation methods for remote sensing are important for understanding these changes and adapting to natural systems. In this study used the Parcel Identification System (LPIS) database physical blocks as field ground data. In the study area, agricultural areas were determined from LPIS data, including classes A0, A1, A3, A4, S1, T0, and T1, and a total of 8424 physical blocks and an area of 14651.9 hectares were evaluated. CC estimates were made using 3-m spatial resolution Planet Scope multispectral satellite images of July and August 2023, and it was determined that there were significant differences in parcel-based distinctions, especially in parcels A0, A1, T0, and T1 (P<0.05). According to the study results, it was determined that using the estimated CC data, the A0 (69.27%) and T0 (30.43%) land cover types could be successfully used to determine the changes in the phenological period caused by environmental impact assessment such as climate change. At the same time, this study contributes to the rapid monitoring of agricultural production areas caused by climate change by using physical blocks of agricultural land classes within the LPIS data, the rapid determination of agricultural land management, and support payments with remote sensing data. In this regard, the use of modern technologies and data analysis methods will contribute to increasing agricultural sustainability.
Analisis Semiotika Film 'Mother' tentang Toxic Parents
Authors: Maharani Aulia , Sufyanto Sufyanto
Published: July 2024

Abstrak: Studi ini mengeksplorasi penggambaran pola asuh toksik dalam film "Mother" tahun 2020 menggunakan analisis semiotik Charles Sanders Peirce. Menggunakan metodologi kualitatif deskriptif, penelitian ini berfokus pada potongan adegan yang menggambarkan perilaku toksik melalui model triadik Peirce yang mencakup Tanda, Objek, dan Interpretan. Temuan menunjukkan potret multifaset dari keberacunan maternal: Akiko, sang ibu, tidak berhasil memberikan perlindungan dasar dan bimbingan pendidikan, memanipulasi putranya Shuhei untuk tujuan egois, dan menjadikannya subjek dari pelecehan non-verbal dan fisik. Aksi-aksi ini mencerminkan narasi yang lebih luas tentang kontrol dan manipulasi, menyoroti dampak buruk terhadap otonomi dan kesejahteraan Shuhei. Studi ini menekankan perlunya kesadaran yang lebih besar terhadap perilaku pengasuhan toksik dalam representasi media, menyarankan implikasi untuk penelitian psikologi dan persepsi masyarakat terhadap peran orang tua.
Prosedur Perlindungan Hak Perempuan dalam Perspektif Otonomi Daerah di Indonesia
Authors: Mayasari Sephia , Phahlevy Rifqy Ridlo
Published: July 2024

Meningkatnya kasus kekerasan terhadap perempuan di Indonesia, prosedur menjadi tolak ukur dalam menurunkan angka kekerasan sehingga timbul pertanyaan apakah Prosedur Perlindungan Perempuan diatur oleh PermenPPPA sudah mencantumkan prinsip-prinsip perlindungan HAM? dan apakah PermenPPPA telah mengakomodir tata cara khusus yang dilaksanakan oleh Daerah Istimewa di Indonesia? Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan (Statue Approach). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Tata Cara Perlindungan Perempuan yang diatur oleh PermenPPPA tidak menyimpang dari prinsip Perlindungan Hukum Hak Asasi Manusia, PermenPPPA juga telah mengakomodir tata cara khusus yang dilaksanakan oleh Daerah Istimewa di Indonesia yang dibuktikan dengan prinsip tuntunan etik PermenPPPA sepanjang tidak bertentangan dengan norma dan asas-asas Negara Republik Indonesia.
Perlindungan Keamanan Website NextCloud: Mengatasi Serangan DoS dengan Konfigurasi Firewall pada Ubuntu
Authors: Alfazry Muhammad Rizky , Fadilah Fikri , Putra Akhtarsyah Pambudi , Setiawan Aep
Published: July 2024

Layanan cloud seperti NextCloud telah menjadi bagian penting dalam kehidupan digital, menawarkan fleksibilitas dan kemudahan akses data. Namun, layanan ini rentan terhadap serangan Denial of Service (DoS) yang dapat mengganggu kinerja dan aksesibilitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keamanan NextCloud dari serangan DoS dengan menggunakan konfigurasi firewall yang efektif. Simulasi serangan DoS dilakukan menggunakan slowhttptest pada server NextCloud yang diinstal pada Ubuntu. Firewall dikonfigurasi menggunakan iptables untuk memblokir paket dari sumber serangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa serangan DoS dapat membuat website NextCloud tidak dapat diakses atau sangat lambat. Dengan analisis log aktivitas server, IP address penyerang berhasil diidentifikasi dan diblokir. Pengujian ulang menunjukkan bahwa serangan berhasil dihentikan, membuktikan efektivitas konfigurasi firewall dalam mitigasi serangan DoS. Penelitian ini menyarankan pemantauan log secara rutin, penggunaan sistem deteksi dan pencegahan intrusi (IDS/IPS), dan pelatihan tim teknis dalam prosedur keamanan untuk meningkatkan perlindungan terhadap serangan DoS di masa depan.
Perilaku Komunikasi Pengguna Media Sosialtinder dalam Menjalin Relasi Pertemanan (Studi Kasus pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Dakwah dan Komunikasi UIN Raden Fatah Palembang)
Authors: Anggraini Melsi , Hamidah Hamidah , Trisiah Anita
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bermaksud untuk menguraikan secara mendalam tentang Perilaku Komunikasi Pengguna Media Sosial Tinder Dalam Menjalin Relasi Pertemanan di Kalangan Mahasiswa Fakultas Dakwah dan Komunikasi UIN Raden Fatah Palembang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui interaksi pengguna media sosial Tinder dalam menjalin relasi pertemanan, mengetahui tindakan pengguna media sosial Tinder dalam menjalin relasi pertemanan, dan mengetahui hubungan pengguna media sosial Tinder dalam menjalin relasi pertemanan. Metode penelitian yang dipakai adalah metode kualitatif dengan menggunakan studi deskriftif subjek dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 4 (empat) orang yang diperoleh melalui teknik penggumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam, Observasi, Dokumentasi, Internet Searching. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teori mediamorfosis. Hasil dan Kesimpulan yang peneliti dapatkan bahwa perilaku komunikasi pengguna media sosial Tinder dalam menjalin relasi pertemanan yaitu Interaksi, alasan menggunakan aplikasi Tinder pembahasan, proses, melakukan chatting dengan bercanda dan menggunakan emoticon-emoticon yang lucu di aplikasi Tinder. Tindakan, informan terdorong untuk bertemu dengan teman match, kekhawatiran bertemu orang baru, menampilkan diri dan foto profil, indentitas(bio), dan upload foto ke konten media Tinder. Hubungan, dari keempat informan yang yang telah diwawancarai oleh penliti, sebagian besar berkata bahwa pada akhirnya hubungan yang terjalin antara informan dan lawan bicaranya di Tinder adalah hubungan pertemanan biasa. Saran bagi calon pengguna aplikasi Tinder, jika ingin mencoba aplikasi tersebut untuk menambah relasi perteman harus lebih selektif dalam memilih teman dan hindari fake account dengan melihat verfikasi alias centang biru.
Strategi Komunikasi Green marketing pada Produk INNISFREE dalam Upaya Mendukung Kampanye Ramah Lingkungan
Authors: Octafina Anisa , Murdiati Eni , Trisiah Anita
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh peningkatan jumlah penduduk di Indonesia yang menyebabkan bertambahnya sampah harian, terutama sampah plastik. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, beberapa masyarakat yang peduli terhadap isu lingkungan mengajak publik melalui kampanye sosial yang sedang berkembang, yaitu kampanye gaya hidup ramah lingkungan. Salah satu kampanye tersebut diselenggarakan oleh Innisfree. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori analisis SWOT dan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan paradigma konstruktivisme. Data dikumpulkan melalui metode dokumentasi dan wawancara dengan narasumber terkait. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi yang dilakukan oleh Innisfree dalam mendukung kampanye ramah lingkungan dan meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pemasaran hijau melibatkan penerapan kegiatan dasar bauran pemasaran, seperti hubungan masyarakat, periklanan, promosi penjualan, dan penjualan pribadi.
Assessment of the variability of climatic characteristics of the Kara Sea for the safe and efficient use of the Northern Sea Route
Authors: Istomin Eugene P. , Petrov Yaroslav A. , Martyn Irma A. , Novozhilova Elena S.
Published: July 2024

The article assessed the variability of the statistical characteristics of the climate of the Kara Sea using the example of air temperature at 7 stations. Methods of trend analysis, harmonic oscillations and autocorrelation function analysis were used, and cluster analysis was carried out. The results are presented in graphical and tabular form. As a result, there is a decrease in the severity of winter at all stations of the Kara Sea for the period 1980–2021.
Recognition of Arable Lands Based on Remote Sensing Data
(on the Example of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast)
Authors: Polyakov Artem N. , Stepanov Alexey S.
Published: July 2024

Methods of classification and mapping of the land cover using satellite monitoring data have recently been frequently applied to solve practical tasks in digital agriculture, including refining field boundaries and identifying unused lands. This paper discusses the recognition of arable lands using Sentinel-2 satellite images. Images with and without atmospheric correction were utilized for classifying five types of underlying surfaces in the Oktyabrsky and Leninsky districts of the Jewish Autonomous Region. Various machine learning methods and software tools were applied for image classification. It was determined that the overall classification accuracy for images with atmospheric correction exceeded 80%, which is significantly higher than the corresponding rate for uncorrected images. The obtained results were used to prepare shapefiles outlining agricultural fields in the Jewish Autonomous Region in 2022. The proposed approach can be applied to refine field boundaries at the regional level without the preparation and processing of time series of satellite images, which require substantial time and computational resources.
Obtaining retrospective data of the urbanized landscape condition using computer vision methods on the example of construction works
Authors: Koryukin Egor A. , Bobakov Veniamin S. , Butorovа Anastasia S. , Sergeev Aleksandr P.
Published: July 2024

Retrospective information about the state of the urbanized environment can be obtained by analyzing images located in the Internet space. Artificial intelligence-based methods allow recognizing objects of a given class in images, while models based on neural networks demonstrate high recognition accuracy. In this paper, a neural network model based on its own dataset for recognizing objects of an urbanized environment is proposed using the example of a class of construction works an creation of geoinformation system with coordinate time reference. The pixellib library was used for image segmentation. Photos found on the Internet were used to create the dataset. During the testing of the model, 15 versions of the neural network were trained. The best results were demonstrated by the model mask_rcnn_model.160-0.460171.h5 (version 15). The main reason for increasing the recognition accuracy of this model was more accurate contouring of objects and the addition of self-captured images to the dataset. The authors plan to improve the recognition accuracy of the neural network and train it to recognize other classes of objects in an urbanized environment.
Investigation of the process of obtaining geospatial knowledge
about the territory
Authors: Yankelevich Svetlana S.
Published: July 2024

The article analyzes ways to obtain geospatial knowledge about territories based on geodata and industry-specific knowledge about the impact of terrain conditions on the implementation of various types of activities. The process of extracting geospatial knowledge about a given territory is formalized, various options and corresponding types of geospatial knowledge about territories are considered, and examples of their implementation are given. A methodological provision is proposed that establishes the basic essence of obtaining geospatial knowledge about the territory.
Six Sigma Approach to Reduce Revenue Leakage in Revenue Recognition Process: A Case Study
Authors: Gustira Farhan Rizaldi ,   School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Siallagan Manahan ,   School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology
Published: July 2024

This study investigates business process inefficiency of revenue recognition process at Gajah Logistics, which impact to financial loss. The primary objective of this research is to improve the business process of revenue recognition process, with the purpose to reduce revenue leakage using Six Sigma approach. Six Sigma DMAIC methodology was used as foundation of the problem-solving approach, while in each process Six Sigma Tools also applied. The study conducted in five main approaches following the DMAIC methodology. First, business process related to defined into business process mapping on a swim lane visualization. Secondly, the fault factors measured using Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and prioritized using pareto analysis. Third, each faut basic event analyzed using inferential statistics. Then the gap analysis conducted to improve with benchmarked state of the art. After that, solution was formulated and prioritized using effort-impact matrix. Finally, the post implementation impact was simulated to give new baseline of the process quality. The overall process quality measured by DPMO at the current state was 2.5 sigma level, which was causing a huge loss to the company. After implementing sigma level is improved to 3.5 sigma level, while the loss reduce 76%. The research conclude that Six Sigma approach could give company systematic approach to solve the complex and cross functional process inefficiency. The results also showed that if an organization applies effort-impact analysis, it obtains valuable information necessary to support decision-making processes.
The Influence of Financial Performance and Capital Structure on Firm Value in Pharmaceutical Companies Registered on the IDX 2019 – 2023 with Company Size as Variable Moderation
Authors: Romli Zezen Muzaenur ,   Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University Jl. Raya Palka No.Km.3, Sindangsari, Kec. Pabuaran, Kota Serang, Banten 42163, Akhmadi Akhmadi ,   Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University Jl. Raya Palka No.Km.3, Sindangsari, Kec. Pabuaran, Kota Serang, Banten 42163
Published: July 2024

Study This done in frame know influence performance finance in matter This liquidity as well as profitability and structure capital against Firm Value with size company as variable moderation in pharmaceutical companies registered on the IDX from 2019 to 2023. Research This use sample as many as 7 pharmacy companies with use multipurpose sampling method on the IDX in 2019-2023. Secondary data form report finances and reports Company annual use for analysed with use analysis regression multiple. From the results study generated that liquidity and size company influential significant to Firm Value, meanwhile profitability and capital structure do not influential significant to Firm Value. Size company capable moderate liquidity and profitability to Firm Value but No capable moderates the capital structure. Implications study push that company pharmacy need consider those factors influence firm value, especially related with performance company as well as capital structure. Investors are expected can take the right decision with consider value and Performance Company based on report finance as well as development price share companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchange.
Do We Need Mixed Methods Designs in Social Science Research?
Authors: González-List Verónica ,   Doctora en Ciencias Políticas y Sociales de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Published: July 2024

The objective of this article is to reflect on the need for mixed methods designs in the social sciences. I propose to theorize seeking to answer the question of whether it is possible to use grounded theory with mixed designs, based on some publications about these methods in this multidisciplinary field. My working hypothesis is that grounded theory cannot be applied with these methods, for two reasons: first, because grounded theory is aimed at generating an understanding of the way in which the members of the studied community understand their interactions, and a theoretical or conceptual paradigm, or a set of them, would superimpose pre-established notions that would prevent observing the communicative exchanges of the participants from the communicative notion of themselves. And the second, related to this, arises from what Forni and De Grande (2020) say that inductive methods are not compatible with mixed methods, which I find logical, because inductive methods are aimed at constructing knowledge from of the empirical manifestation of the phenomenon studied, and it would not be possible to reach knowledge from that reality, if it is looked at through a theoretical or conceptual paradigm. If my suspicions are confirmed, my answer regarding the need for mixed designs in the social sciences would be: as long as it seeks to understand the universe with deductive reasoning. We'll see.