bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS POTENSI KELOMPOK WANITA TANI OLAHAN PANGAN DI KABUPATEN BANTUL
Authors: Rustam Kuswadi
Published: October 2024

Food processing groups. in Bantul Regency it is dominated by the Women Farmers Group (KWT). Until now, the number of KWT registered at BKP3 Bantul Regency is 275 KWT, generally they are engaged in local food processing such as traditional food and its preparations. Therefore, it is hoped that the existence of KWT can provide great potential in the agricultural sector and can also support food self-sufficiency in the Bantul Regency Region. However, in its development, KWT has several weaknesses, including: (1) limited market, (2) relatively low quality and not durable, (3) unattractive appearance because the packaging is still simple and not informative, resulting in lack of selling value and competitiveness, therefore it is necessary to analyze the potential of women's groups of processed food farmers in Bantul Regency, with the aim of knowing the potential and identifying problems of KWT food processing in Bantul Regency. The method of determining the research object was carried out purposively (purposive method), namely in the Bantul district in the Food Processing Farmer Women's Group which was recorded at BKP3 Bantul Regency, considering that the majority of active groups that process various food ingredients in Bantul Regency are KWT. Random sampling at several KWTs in seventeen Districts of Bantul Regency. While the determination of respondents is done by random sampling or randomly. The results of the study show that the KWT institution illustrates that members act according to their way but are willing/able to take advantage of the opportunities that exist with diverse backgrounds, both their level of ability, knowledge and personality. It can be seen that the majority of them have actively processed various food ingredients, especially for food sources substitute carbohydrates for rice. Even though KWT capital is relatively small, only around IDR 1,000,000 â€“ IDR 2,500,000 or an average of IDR 2,000,000 for each group, economically, their productivity is high, this can be seen from the amount of production produced in one year, ranging from 1,800 kg â€“ 3,600 kg. kg or an average of 2,750 kg.
Implementasi Sistem Manajemen Pamsimas Tirta Mulya Sejati Pada Desa Kedungbatur
Authors: Cahyono Damar Eko
Published: October 2024

Abstrak
 
Program Penyediaan Air Minum dan Sanitas Berbasis Masyarakat (PAMSIMAS) menjadi salah satu program Nasional yang bertujuan meningkatkan akses penduduk pedesaan terhadap fasilitas air minum dan sanitas yang layak. Dengan adanya PAMSIMAS Tirta Mulya Sejati sangat memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat. Di Desa Kedungbatur pengelolaan data masih dilakukan secara manual dan kurang optimal. Hal tersebut seringkali mengalami kesulitan dalam mengolah data. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi, dan studi pustaka. Dalam implementasinya, sistem manajemen ini berbasis website dengan program aplikasi Visual Studio Code dan PhpMyAdmin sebagai pengolahan database. Desain sistem yang digunakan yaitu Context Diagram, Data Flow Diagram (DFD), Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD), Normalisasi, Tabel Relasi, Kamus Data, dan User Interface. Sistem Manajemen Tirta Mulya Sejati Pada Desa Kedungbatur dapat menghasilkan suatu sistem yang informatif dalam memberikan informasi yang berkaitan dengan Manajemen Pamsimas sehingga kesalahan informasi maupun pendataan dapat diminimalisir. Program ini juga dapat mempermudah pengguna dalam mengolah data sehingga mendapatkan hasil yang lebih efisien dan akurat.
 
Kata Kunci: PAMSIMAS, Sistem Manajemen, website
Abstract
 
The Community-Based Drinking Water and Sanitation Provision Program (PAMSIMAS) is one of the National programs aimed at increasing access of rural residents to proper drinking water and sanitation facilities. The existence of PAMSIMAS Tirta Mulya Sejati really fulfills the needs of the community. In Kedungbatur Village, data management is still done manually and not optimal yet. This is often has difficulty in processing data. This research uses interview, observation, documentation, and literature study methods. For implementation, this management system is based on a website with Visual Studio Code and PhpMyAdmin application programs as database processing. The system design used is Context Diagram, Data Flow Diagram (DFD), Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD), Normalization, Relationship Table, Data Dictionary, and User Interface. The Tirta Mulya Sejati Management System in Kedungbatur Village can produce an informative system in providing information related to Pamsimas Management so that misinformation and data collection can be minimized. This program can also make it easier for users to process data so that they get more efficient and accurate results.
 
Keywords: PAMSIMAS, Management System, website
Perbandingan Algoritma untuk Analisis Sentimen Terhadap Google Play Store Menggunakan Machine Learning
Authors: Oktafiandi Hery , Winarnie Winarnie , Olajuwon Sayyid M. Raziq
Published: October 2024

Banyaknya aplikasi yang tersedia pada google playstore memudahkan para pengguna untuk memiilih aplikasi yang sesuai dengan kebutuhannya. Pengguna aplikasi pada google playstore memiliki sedikit kesulitan dalam memilih aplikasi mana saja yang baik performancenya karena terlalu banyaknya pilihan aplikasi yang tersedia. Para pengembang aplikasi menyediakan kolom komentar untuk review para pengguna aplikasi. Dengan review ini para calon pengguna aplikasi dapat memutuskan apakah menggunakan atau tidak, sedangkan untuk pengembang, review sangat dibutuhkan karena dapat melihat pencapaian kinerja dari aplikasi yang telah dibuat. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan untuk membandingkan tiga algorima machine learning yaitu : naives bayes, k-nearest neighbors dan radom forest untuk membandingkan nilai akurasi pada setiap algoritma berdasarkan sentimen pengguna. Pada penelitian ini dataset didapat dari scraping langsung dari aplikasi yang tersedia pada google play. Data kemudian diseleksi dan diberi label/klas. Pada penelitian ini dilakuakan percobaan dengan menggunakan jumlah dataset yang berbeda yaitu  40 dataset, 100 dataset dan 1000 dataset. Hasil akurasi yang didapar pada penggunaan dataset 1000 data diperoleh hasil akurasi untuk algoritma naÃ¯ve bayes sebesar  79%, algoritma k nearest  neighbors sebesar 77% dan algoritma random forest sebesar 75%.
ANALISIS KEPUASAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PELAYANAN PUBLIK BERDASARKAN INDEKS KEPUASAN MASYARAKAT DI KANTOR KELURAHAN TAMBAKREJO
Authors: Suhartini Titik
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelayanan Kantor Kelurahan Tambakrejo diukur berdasarkan kepuasan masyarakat menggunakan Indeks Kepuasan Masyarakat.Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan analisis Indeks Kepuasan Masyarakat dengan hasil data dalam bentuk angka. Penelitian dilakukan di Kantor Kelurahan Kabupaten Purworejo pada bulan Februari hingga Mei 2023. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara, kuesioner, observasi, dokumentasi dan studi pustaka. Uji validitas menggunakan rumus Product Moment Pearson dan uji reliabilitas menggunakan rumus Cronbach’s Alpha. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai Indeks Kepuasan Masyarakat (IKM) untuk pelayanan Kantor Kelurahan Tambakrejo adalah 3,25 dengan angka konversi sebesar 81,14. Maka kinerja pelayanan publik berada dalam kategori mutu pelayanan baik.
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Leverage, Dan Ukuran Perusahaan Terhadap Pengungkapan Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Authors: Febrianti Feni , Kaharti Eni
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of profitability, leverage, and firm size on the disclosure of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in food and beverages sub-sector companies listed on the IDX. Profitability is measured using ROA, leverage is measured by DER, company size is measured by SIZE, and CSR is measured by global reporting invinitive (GRI-G4) 91 points. The method used in this study is a quantitative method. The population in this study is the food and beverages sub-sector companies listed on the IDX. The sample in this study was taken using purposive sampling method. The data sources in this study were obtained from the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) or the website www.idx.co.id using documentation techniques. Data analysis in this study used multiple regression analysis. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be seen that profitability has no effect on CSR disclosure, leverage has a neat effect on CSR disclosure and company size has no effect on CSR disclosure in food and beverages sub-sector companies listed on IDX in 2018-2020. All independent variables together have a significant effect on CSR disclosure.
Keywords: Disclosure of corporate social responsibility, profitability, leverage, company size
Chatbot AI Platform Sebagai Media Peningkatan Kemampuan Belajar Siswa
Authors: Ayuningtyas Pratika , Oktafiandi Hery
Published: October 2024

Pesatnya perkembangan teknologi Artificial Intelligence di dunia pendidikan dengan penggunaan AI sebagai media pembelajaran yang dapat diakses siswa tanpa batas waktu. Chatbots merupakan teknologi kecerdasan buatan yang dapat digunakan. Penggunaan chatbots sebagai media pembelajaran terbukti memberikan banyak dampak positif dalam pembelajaran. Perancangan chatbot dirancang untuk memenuhi kebutuhan siswa agar dapat menyadari manfaat  penggunaan chatbots sebagai  media pembelajaran dalam peningkatan kemampuan belajar siswa. Dalam perancangan dan pengembangan chatbot, digunakan template smojo.ai yang dilengkapi dengan media gambar, audio,  video dan link website. Dengan kelengkapan media pendukung tersebut, siswa dapat belajar mandiri dengan media yang menarik dan inovatif.  Chatbot AI juga dapat proses belajar interaktif yang dapat membuat suasana belajar lebih menyenangkan sehingga siswa mendapatkan banyak manfaat dan pengalaman belajar baru dengan chatbot AI.
Sistem Informasi Perhitungan Harga Pokok Produksi UD Kerupuk Rengganis
Authors: Widiyanto Dhika
Published: October 2024

UD Kerupuk Rengganis is a medium-sized small business located in Bandung Rejo Village Rt 02 Rw 01 Bayan sub-district. At present UD Kerupuk Rengganis is still calculating the cost of production using traditional costing systems. The traditional cost system is the costs associated with the production process, which is relatively low, not counted all. For example, the factory overhead costs (electricity and water costs), so the cost of production determined is not right.
Based on the description above, in this study an information system for calculating the cost of production of UD Kerupuk Rengganis will be made. The author carries out data collection techniques obtained using literature study techniques, interviews, and observations. The system design used is web-based, which can facilitate adding, deleting, printing production data, and making reports more effective and efficient, such as simplifying data searches so as not to spend a lot of time. The purpose of writing this is to apply the Production Cost Calculation Information System for UD Kerupuk Rengganis.
Analisis Persepsi Konsumen Terhadap Varian Produk Di Arona Food Kemiri Kabupaten Purworejo
Authors: Mutsanna Ahmad Syarif
Published: October 2024

Dengan semakin pesatnya digitalisasi, budaya pembelian masyarakat pun berubah dari offline menjadi online. Strategi pemasaran produk, termasuk pemasaran produk UMKM di Kabupaten Purworejo, pada akhirnya harus mengikuti perubahan masyarakat. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk melihat lebih dekat pengaruh variasi produk di Arona Food Kemiri terhadap keputusan pembelian secara parsial dan simultan. Total sampel terdiri dari 50 responden yang dipilih menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Uji instrumen menggunakan uji validitas dan reliabilitas. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, dan uji regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variasi produk Lombok Payek dan Lebon Payek tidak mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian Alona Food Kemiri. Peanut Payek saat ini memberikan dampak positif terhadap keputusan pembelian di Arona Food Chemiri. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian juga ditemukan adanya pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara varian produk kulit kacang tanah terhadap keputusan pembelian di Arona Food Candlenut. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya peningkatan kualitas pada Varian Lombok Payek dan Varian Lebon Payek agar dapat mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian Anda pada Alona Food Kemiri secara maksimal.
Implementasi Sistem Rekrutmen dan Seleksi Karyawan PT URW dengan Psikotes Metode Edwards Personal Preference Test (EPPS)
Authors: Cahyono Damar Eko
Published: October 2024

Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) merupakan hal yang penting dalam pencapaian tujuan dikarenakan perusahaan mengharapkan kinerja yang baik dari masing-masing karyawan dalam mengerjakan tugas yang telah diberikan. Oleh karena itu, kualitas SDM senantiasa harus dikembangkan dan diarahkan agar tercapainya tujuan yang telah ditetapkan.Adapun masalah yang ditemukan oleh penulis yaitu dalam proses penerimaan karyawan, pendaftaran serta penyerahan data lengkap calon karyawan masih melakukan sistem secara manual. Untuk itu maka diperlukan suatu sistem yang terkomputerisasi dalam rangka memberikan informasi secara cepat dan akurat, dan diharapkan juga sistem ini dapat membantu meningkatkan efektivitas. Kemudian, pemilihan karyawan juga dapat dibantu dengan psikotes metode Edwards Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS). Ssistem rekrutmen dan seleksi karyawan dengan psikotes metode EPPS dirancang secara komputerisasi sehingga dapat membantu pihak HR Rekrutmen dalam mendapatkan karyawan yang memiliki nilai terbaik sehingga orang tersebut layak bekerja di PT URW dengan optimal.
Persepsi Mahasiswa dalam Penggunaan Canva sebagai Media Pembelajaran Mata Kuliah “Business Communication” pada Mahasiswa Bisnis Digital Politeknik Sawunggalih Aji
Authors: Wicaya Ningrum Desi Innanti
Published: October 2024

Abstrak
Majunya teknologi pada saat ini sangat memiliki pengaruh besar terhadap dunia pendidikan di Indonesia. Banyaknya platform untuk menyediakan media pembelajaran yang menarik semakin banyak dikembangkan. Tidak dapat dipungkiri dalam proses belajar mengajar, seorang pendidik harus memiliki media pembelajaran yang dapat menarik minat peserta didik dalam proses belajar menagajar. Tidak hanya menarik minat belajar saja, namun media pembelajaran juga harus mampu membuat peserta didik memahami materi yang diajarkan. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan media pembelajaran Canva untuk menangani masalah yang terajadi dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar di kelas. Canva penulis pilih sebagai media pembelajaran dikarenakan memiliki fitur-fitur berupa presentasi, audio, audio dan visual dan masih banyak fitur lainnya lagi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode diskriptive quantitative dan tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui persepsi mahasiswa dalam hal sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan media pembelajaran Canva. Subjek penelitian ini dilakukan pada mahasiswa semester dua program study D IV Bisnis Digital. Questionnaire digunakan dalam penelitian ini untuk mengumpulakn data persepddi mahasiswa. Questionnaire terdiri dari 5 pernyataan persepsi mahasiswa sebelum menggunakan Canva dan 6 pernyataan setelah menggunakan Canva. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah mahasiswa memiliki persepsi sangat buruk terhadap pembelajaran sebelum menggunakan Canva. Sementara itu persepsi sangat baik saat menggunakan media pebelajaran Canva.
The Effect of Work Discipline, Motivation, and Work Stress on Employee Job Satisfaction
Authors: Gultom Parapat , Sipayung Aquinaldo Boyfame R. , Hasibuan Gamal Ali Akbar
Published: October 2024

This research was conducted with the aim of paying attention to how human resource control, planning processes, organizing, staff placement, direction and control are needed. This research focuses on the influence variables of discipline, work motivation, work stress which are then used to assess employee job satisfaction. The research method carried out used quantitative methods with a population of all employees at PTPN III. The type of data available is primary data. Sample data with 26 questionnaire questions was collected on Google Forms media. Data processing uses descriptive statistical test techniques, multiple linear regression tests, coefficient of determination tests, f tests, t tests, and Moderate Regression Analysis (MRA) tests. Data processing shows work discipline has a significant effect on job satisfaction, while work motivation and work stress do not have a significant effect on job satisfaction. The work environment is able to moderate the relationship between the influence of work discipline on job satisfaction. The work environment is unable to moderate the relationship between the influence of work motivation on job satisfaction. The work environment is able to moderate the relationship between the influence of work stress on job satisfaction.
Pushing the Boundaries of Architectural and Engineering Education
Authors: Aktuna Bahar , Köylüoğlu Özgür
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the impact of an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to architecture and engineering education through a case study analysis based on a Solar Decathlon studio conducted in Turkey. The studio, which competed in the Solar Decathlon Design Challenge 2024, engaged architecture and engineering students, academics, and professionals in collaboration with design and industry partners to repurpose an abandoned school site. The study uses a hermeneutic methodology to explore the lived experiences of team participants and assess the outcomes, benefits, and challenges of the interdisciplinary and collaborative studio experience in developing a professional horizon and design knowledge and skills to address contemporary issues. Through semi-structured interviews, surveys, and thematic analysis, the study sheds light on the symbiotic relationship between academia, industry, civil society, and state departments in architectural and engineering education. This research contributes to understanding the potential of interdisciplinary design education in addressing the 21st-century problems in the built environment.
An Overview of the Effects of Passive Solar Strategies on Thermal Comfort
Authors: Uwa Joy Nanlop , Pourvahidi Parastoo
Published: October 2024

The paper presents the impact of passive solar strategies on residential buildings concerning the thermal comfort factor. This study focuses on passive solar design elements like orientation, shading, and thermal mass to offer improved energy efficiency and occupant comfort. With a global natural gas crisis looming, interest in alternative heating and cooling is surging. With the growing concern of reducing the energy use by buildings while maintaining proper thermal comfort, both in cold and hot climates, the interest shifts to passive solar strategies. In this view, 547 publications have been analysed to reveal knowledge gaps and trends in the research. The bibliographic and thematic analysis techniques identified some approaches to passive solar design but no dominant method. Further, the study found under-researched areas within themes that appeared established. The authors have finally concluded with calls for further research and collaboration across institutions and nations to address these gaps and develop effective passive solar strategies. These findings contribute to sustainable architecture by pointing out the pros of applying passive solar strategies to reduce heating and cooling loads. In this respect, this was an original approach since it brought both quantitative and qualitative data together to measure thermal comfort. This is further underpinned by raising the need for energy-efficient building designs as measures toward mitigating climate change impacts.
The Digital Decathlon
Authors: Calcagno Gisella , Bertelli Matteo , Grunwald Gregor
Published: October 2024

The “Digital Decathlon” Erasmus+ project addresses the critical need for digital and green transitions in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector by proposing an innovative approach for higher education. The project aims to prepare the next generation of professionals through a BIM-based design competition, designed as a novelty learning/gaming pathway for university students. By engaging participants from diverse countries and related academic backgrounds, the project fosters collaborative workflows and interdisciplinary teamwork by adopting a digital and gamified approach, providing hands-on learning and design experience. This paper presents the conceptual framework, methodologies and materials defining the prototypical learning format, which integrates online learning resources and tools, collaboration and mentoring, subject to a quality assessment for improvement and replication. Overall, the Digital Decathlon contributes to the advancement of educational methods necessary to address current challenges and to create the digitalised and sustainable built environment of tomorrow.
Adaptive Reuse of Abandoned Churches in the Walled City of Famagusta, North Cyprus
Authors: Babazadeh Asbagh Narmin
Published: October 2024

There are so many abandoned heritage buildings worldwide and due to the lack of function and maintenance, they are ruined, deteriorate easily, and are forgotten. Similarly, abandoned valuable religious buildings faced vandalism deliberately because of the decreasing demand for use or lack of their communities. Some churches in Islamic countries are left useless and with no function, and North Cyprus is one of them. The Walled City of Famagusta has many historic religious buildings like cathedrals and churches. This research aims to develop proposals for the adaptive reuse of abandoned churches in the Walled City of Famagusta to overcome their current problems. The methodology of this historical research is qualitative and comparative. The data collection techniques are based on literature review and observation. This research will bring new perspectives on these churches' conservation for architects, historical researchers, and conservationists.
Building Collaborative Innovation Platforms for Engineering Education
Authors: ElKadi Hisham , Mahgoub Yasser , Keawy Inji
Published: October 2024

The paper discusses the challenges of co-creating a 21st-century engineering, architecture, and urbanism curriculum in Egypt, emphasising the need for collaboration between the government, industry, and higher education providers. The paper aims to overcome barriers in the Government-University-Industry (GUI) nexus to align and enhance the engineering sector's contribution to Egypt's economic prosperity. The study identifies cultural, educational, and structural factors influencing innovation in Egypt and addresses gaps at the national, university, and program levels. The paper highlights the similarities of innovation landscape with the UK. The authors identified, poor communication and alignment between national goals, industrial strategy, and academic research that hinder engineering innovation in Egypt. The research highlights the inflexibility and lack of clarity in the current engineering curriculum, contrasting the evolving demands and advancements in engineering technology. The paper also refers to the UK Apprenticeship Education Programme as a possible model for improving industrial collaboration and discusses its relevance to Egypt's technical education initiatives.
Penanaman Nilai Karakter Dengan Metode Bermain Peran Cerita Legenda Malin Kundang Untuk Anak Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Rahayu Ade
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa efektivitas penggunaan metode bermain peran legenda Malin Kundang untuk menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter pada siswa sekolah dasar. Latar belakang penelitian ini berfokus pada pentingnya pendidikan karakter sejak usia dini serta potensi metode bermain peran sebagai metode inovatif untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus, melibatkan 20 siswa kelas lima, satu guru, dan satu fasilitator permainan peran. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa aktivitas permainan peran berbasis Malin Kundang secara signifikan meningkatkan pemahaman siswa tentang rasa hormat kepada orang tua, tanggung jawab, kerjasama, dan rasa percaya diri. Siswa yang terlibat dalam permainan peran menunjukkan peningkatan sikap dalam menghormati orang tua dan tanggung jawab pribadi, serta dalam kerjasama dan kedisiplinan. Permainan peran menyediakan konteks kehidupan nyata yang memfasilitasi internalisasi nilai-nilai moral dan sosial yang lebih mendalam dibandingkan dengan metode konvensional, menjadikannya alat yang berharga dalam pendidikan karakter.
Integrable Semi-Discretization for a Modified Camassa-Holm Equation with Cubic Nonlinearity
Authors:   The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA, Feng Bao-Feng , Hu Heng-Chun ,   University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, P.R. China, Sheng Han-Han ,   City University of Hong Kong, P.R. China, Yin Wei ,   The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA, Yu Guo-Fu ,   Shanghai Jiao Tong University, P.R. China
Published: October 2024

In the present paper, an integrable semi-discretization of the modified Camassa-Holm (mCH) equation with cubic nonlinearity is presented. The key points of the construction are based on the discrete Kadomtsev-Petviashvili (KP) equation and appropriate definition of discrete reciprocal transformations. First, we demonstrate that these bilinear equations and their determinant solutions can be derived from the discrete KP equation through Miwa transformation and some reductions. Then, by scrutinizing the reduction process, we obtain a set of semi-discrete bilinear equations and their general soliton solutions in the Gram-type determinant form. Finally, we obtain an integrable semi-discrete analog of the mCH equation by introducing dependent variables and discrete reciprocal transformation. It is also shown that the semi-discrete mCH equation converges to the continuous one in the continuum limit.
Artificial intelligence on the agro-industry in the United States of America
Authors: Akter Jahanara , Nilima Sadia Islam , Hasan Rakibul , Tiwari Anamika , Ullah Md Wali , Kamruzzaman Md
Published: October 2024

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into agriculture is a pivotal solution to address the pressing challenges posed by rapid population growth and escalating food demand. Traditional farming methods, unable to cope with this surge, often resort to harmful pesticides, deteriorating soil health. However, the advent of AI promises a transformative shift toward sustainable agricultural practices. In the context of the United States, AI's historical trajectory within the agricultural sector showcases a remarkable evolution from rudimentary applications to sophisticated systems focused on optimizing production and quality. The future of American agriculture lies in AI-driven innovations, spanning various facets such as image sensing for yield mapping, labor management, yield optimization, and decision support for farmers. Despite its numerous advantages, the deployment of AI in agriculture does not come without challenges. This paper delved into both the benefits and drawbacks of AI adoption in the agricultural domain, examining its impact on the agro-industry and the environment. It scrutinized the emergence of robot farmers and AI's role in reshaping farming practices while acknowledging the inherent problems associated with AI implementation, including accessibility, data privacy, and potential job displacement. Moreover, the study explored how AI tools can catalyze the development of agribusiness, offering insights into overcoming existing challenges through innovative solutions. By comprehensively understanding the opportunities and obstacles entailed in AI integration, stakeholders can navigate the agricultural landscape adeptly, fostering a more sustainable and resilient food system for future generations.
Crop yield prediction through machine learning: A path towards sustainable agriculture and climate resilience in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Islam Mohammad M. , Alharthi Majed , Alkadi Rotana S. , Islam Rafiqul , Masum Abdul Kadar Muhammad
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to explain the crop yield prediction system as a way to address the challenges posed by global warming and climate change in Saudi Arabia, while also taking into account socio-economic factors. Machine learning models were trained using crop yield prediction data to provide recommendations for future crop production. Climate change poses significant challenges, with rising temperatures and extreme weather events being increasingly evident. Agriculture, contributing 14% of greenhouse gas emissions, plays a crucial role in exacerbating this issue. This study introduced a crop yield prediction system leveraging machine learning models trained on comprehensive datasets. Recommendations derived from these models offer insights into optimal crop rotation strategies, particularly relevant for regions like the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Collaboration between farmers and governments, informed by data-driven approaches, is crucial in this endeavor. Utilizing a customized dataset, this study analyzed a machine learning model performance and identified optimal hyperparameters. XGBoost ensemble emerged as the top performer with an R2 score of 0.9745, showcasing its potential to advance crop yield prediction capabilities. By integrating machine learning into agricultural decision-making processes, stakeholders aim to enhance crop production and soil health and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. This collaborative effort represents a significant step toward sustainable agriculture and climate resilience in Saudi Arabia.
A class of time-varying differential equations for vibration research and application
Authors: Zhao Duoduo , Zhou Kai , Ye Fengming , Xu Xin
Published: October 2024

As a pivotal branch within the realm of differential equations, the theory of oscillation holds a crucial position in the exploration of natural sciences and the construction of modern control theory frameworks. Despite the extensive research conducted globally, focusing on individual or combined analyses of key elements such as explicit damping terms, positive and negative coefficients, time-varying delays, and nonlinear neutral terms, systematic investigations into the oscillatory behavior of even-order differential equations that concurrently embody these four complex characteristics remain scarce. This paper, by establishing reasonable assumptions, innovatively presents two crucial criteria, aiming to preliminary delve into the oscillation patterns of even-order differential equations under specific complex settings. In the course of the study, a variety of mathematical techniques, such as Riccati transformation, calculus scaling methods, and partial integration, have been utilized by the researchers to perform the necessary derivations and confirmations.
Almost sure exponential synchronization of multilayer complex networks with Markovian switching via aperiodically intermittent discrete observa- tion noise
Authors: Liu Li , Song Yinfang , Yu Hong , Zhang Gang
Published: October 2024

This paper is concerned with almost sure exponential synchronization of multilayer complex networks with Markovian switching via aperiodically intermittent discrete observation noise. First, Markovian switching and multilayer interaction factors are taken into account simultaneously, which make our system more general compared with the existing literature. Meanwhile, the network architecture may be undirected or directed, and consequently, the adjacency matrix is symmetrical and asymmetrical. Second, the control strategy is based on aperiodically intermittent discrete observation noise, where the average control rate is integrated to depict the distributions of work/rest intervals of the control strategy from an overall perspective. Third, different from the work about $ p $th moment exponential synchronization of network systems, by utilizing M-matrix theory and various stochastic analysis techniques including the Itô formula, the Gronwall inequality, and the Borel-Cantelli lemma, some criteria on almost sure exponential synchronization of multilayer complex networks with Markovian switching have been constructed and the upper bound of the duration time has been also estimated. Finally, several numerical simulations are exhibited to validate the effectiveness and feasibility of our analytical findings.
A new approach for fixed point theorems for $ C $-class functions in Hilbert $ C^{*} $-modules
Authors: Zhou Mi , Ansari Arsalan Hojjat , Park Choonkil , Maksimović Snježana , Mitrović Zoran D.
Published: October 2024

In this paper, we introduced a new contraction principle via altering distance and $ C $-class functions with rational forms which extends and generalizes the existing version provided by Hasan Ranjbar et al. [H. Ranjbar, A. Niknam, A fixed point theorem in Hilbert $ C^\ast $-modules, Korean J. Math., 30 (2022), 297–304]. Specifically, the rational forms involved in the contraction condition we presented involve the $ p $-th power of the displacements which can exceed the second power mentioned in Hasan Ranjbar et al.'s paper. Moreover, we also proved a fixed point theorem for this type of contraction in the Hilbert $ C^\ast $-module. Some adequate examples were provided to support our results. As an application, we applied our result to prove the existence of a unique solution to an integral equation and a second-order $ (p, q) $-difference equation with integral boundary value conditions.
How the 2008 financial crisis affected the Spanish economy due to household income
Authors: Martínez-García Miguel Á. , Cámara Ángeles
Published: October 2024

Economic crises do not affect all households in the same way; therefore, it is crucial to analyze the differences in their impact based on household income. The last economic crisis, the financial crisis of 2008, lasted until 2013 in Spain; however, economic recovery was not considered to have been effectively achieved until 2016, when economic performance exceeded the pre-crisis level. Economic recovery was not reflected in households in the same way because of household income inequalities. This study identified the different effects of an economic crisis on households and economic sectors through a multisectoral model by analyzing the consumption behaviors of households according to monthly income after the crisis. A simulation was carried out based on consumption data for 2015, which identified the production sectors that suffered the greatest losses because of a crisis-induced decrease in household consumption spending. The results reveal that the decrease in low-income household consumption mainly affected accommodation and food services, manufactured products, wholesale and retail trade services, and activity generated by households as employers of domestic workers.
The medical certificate in its deontological and medico-social aspects
Authors: Marchetti Marco , Carnevale Aldo
Published: October 2024

With the advancement of scientific acquisitions and technological innovations in the medical and surgical fields, the last decades have witnessed an increasing differentiation in the quality and quantity of skills required and/or attributable to healthcare professionals working within the various specialities and in the many sectors of healthcare organisation.
Anthropology and psychiatry: from the objectivity of the ‘case’ to the experience of relationship and encounter with the person
Authors: Callieri Bruno
Published: October 2024

Nearly, a century and a half ago, in the wake of the late Enlightenment, positivist thought, as opposed to the declining Romanticism, made possible the great flowering of experimental medicine along the lines of the natural sciences, but also allowed it to go into a suggestive reductivism, easily erected as a system.
Anthropological and ethical instances in the treatment and care of the mentally ill
Authors: Sgreccia Elio
Published: October 2024

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The transmission of life in ‘Familiaris Consortio
Authors: Caffarra C.
Published: October 2024

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(Trans)languaging-for-learning: A perspective from the South
Authors: McKinney Carolyn , Tyler Robyn
Published: October 2024

Background: While the concept of translanguaging has gained significant traction in education in multilingual contexts, it is also debated and contested. Claims are made about what translanguaging can and cannot do, how different it might be from code-switching, whether it arises from a single repertoire of language resources or from use of separate languages, and whether it is detrimental to or supportive of the development and inclusion of marginalised languages.Objectives: In this article we consider what these debates might mean in the South African context and how translanguaging might be different in South Africa with its particular racialised history of marginalisation of African languages. Drawing on epistemologies of the South, we align with the argument that there are multiple multilingualisms. We argue for (trans)languaging pedagogies that embrace both more fixed or monolingual uses of named languages as well as fluid, multilingual use of repertoires.Method: We will review early conceptualisations of translanguaging, showing how these are born out of different contexts as well as how translanguaging is taken up in South African research. We will draw on three examples of fixed and fluid pedagogical translanguaging to show what is possible within a South African classroom context.Results: The three examples show that (trans)languaging-for-learning goes beyond communicating bilingually in a classroom and involves planned meaning negotiation.Conclusion: In (trans)languaging-for-learning, the emphasis is on using one’s full linguistic and semiotic repertoire in order to develop and show understanding of learning, rather than to demonstrate mastery of the use of standard named languages.Contribution: The article expands translanguaging theory by theorising (trans)languaging-for-learning from a Southern perspective.
Esthetic crown lengthening with concomitant localized gingival depigmentation – A case report
Authors: Soileau Kristi M.
Published: October 2024

Dentofacial aesthetics can have psychological impact, which can manifest as a decreased sense of confidence and self-esteem in both social and work environments. This case report exhibits a method employed to address both the patient’s chief complaint likely post traumatic pigmentation, as well as the moderate case of delayed passive eruption, simultaneously. A healthy 29-year-old female presented with a chief complaint of melanin display on the facials of the maxillary central incisors since placement of a lingual bonded retainer. She also had a mild case of delayed passive eruption, resulting in short clinical crown length. Gingivectomy was performed to remove the melanotic area by making two incisions at the gingival collars of teeth #8 and #9, followed by the raising of a flap to perform osseous reduction on these teeth in order to achieve more ideal anterior display crown lengths. When the patient presented for a 30-month follow up, there was no return of the pigmentation. A minimal rebound of the gingival margins of the upper centrals had occurred. This treatment modality of utilizing an incision technique for removal of pigmented tissue while simultaneously achieving more ideal cuspid length is capable of rendering improved aesthetic results that are predictable and long lasting.
Class III malocclusion: Insights and current perspectives
Authors: Srinidhee M. K. , Shetty Sandeep , Umar Dilshad , Koya Shafees
Published: October 2024

Class III malocclusion is a complex orthodontic challenge characterized by the lower front teeth being positioned ahead of the upper front teeth, often resulting in functional and social difficulties. This review explores the etiology, classification, diagnosis, and treatment options for Class III malocclusion, emphasizing the genetic inheritance and skeletal growth patterns that influence its manifestation. Orthopedic appliances and orthognathic surgery are key treatment approaches, with early intervention favored to optimize outcomes. This article also discusses the role of temporary anchorage devices in treatment, retention protocols, and the importance of long-term follow-up to ensure stability and patient satisfaction. Advances in orthodontic technology and ongoing research into the genetic basis of Class III malocclusion promise continued improvements in treatment strategies, offering more predictable and patient-centered care.
Performance improvement of microLED‐to‐microLED visible light communication using reverse bias
Authors: Kim Bo‐Guen , Kim Sung‐Man
Published: October 2024

LED‐to‐LED visible light communication (VLC), which uses LEDs not only for the transmitter but also for the receiver, is being studied as an efficient optical wireless communication technology that uses LED lighting infrastructure. In this paper, we investigate microLED‐to‐LED VLC, which uses microLEDs as both the transmitter and receiver. In particular, we conducted a study to improve the performance of microLED‐to‐microLED VLC. For this, we measured the performance depending on the transmitter and receiver LED color combination. In addition, the effects of zero bias and reverse bias at the receiver LED were investigated. We also investigated the improvement in the reverse bias when applying a transimpedance amplifier to the receiver LED. Finally, we experimentally demonstrated a data rate of 360 kbps in the microLED‐to‐microLED VLC.
Asynchronous interface circuit for nonlinear connectivity in multicore spiking neural networks
Authors: Kim Sung‐Eun , Oh Kwang‐Il , Kang Taewook , Lee Sukho , Kim Hyuk , Park Mi‐Jeong , Lee Jae‐Jin
Published: October 2024

To expand the scale of spiking neural networks (SNNs), an interface circuit that supports multiple SNN cores is essential. This circuit should be designed using an asynchronous approach to leverage characteristics of SNNs similar to those of the human brain. However, the absence of a global clock presents timing issues during implementation. Hence, we propose an intermediate latching template to establish asynchronous nonlinear connectivity with multipipeline processing between multiple SNN cores. We design arbitration and distribution blocks in the interface circuit based on the proposed template and fabricate an interface circuit that supports four SNN cores using a full‐custom approach in a 28‐nm CMOS (complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor) FDSOI (fully depleted silicon on insulator) process. The proposed template can enhance throughput in the interface circuit by up to 53% compared with the conventional asynchronous template. The interface circuit transmits spikes while consuming 1.7 and 3.7 pJ of power, supporting 606 and 59 Mevent/s in intrachip and interchip communications, respectively.
Assessment of emotional intelligence and perceived stress in pharmacy students at a Nigerian university
Authors: Anene-Okeke Chigozie , Eze Chiamaka , Ugochukwu Ezinwanne , Aguiyi-Ikeanyi Chinelo
Published: October 2024

Background: Emotional intelligence (EI) is essential in personal lives and professional relations. Its influence on academic performance has been demonstrated. This study assessed EI and perceived stress in undergraduate pharmacy students at a Nigerian university.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a Nigerian federal university among pharmacy students enrolled via convenient sampling. EI was measured through the Schutte Self‑Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT), a 33‑item validated instrument with four subscales consisting of 30 positive questions and three negative questions. Perceived stress was assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS‑10), a 10‑item validated stress assessment tool.
Results: A total of 740 questionnaires were returned and analysed. More than half of the respondents were female (55.3%), single (94.1%), and between 22 and 25 years old (59.1%). About 25% of pharmacy students were in the 200 level. The means of EI and perceived stress were 126.2 ± 15.9 and 20.5 ± 5.0, respectively. Most students had high EI (53.0%) and high perceived stress (58.2%).
Conclusion: Pharmacy students demonstrated high emotional intelligence and perceived stress.
EFEKTIVITAS MODEL PROBLEM POSING LEARNING (PPL) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA SMA NEGERI 18 BONE
Authors: Triyuliani Sindy , Asmah Sitti , Muliana Muliana
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menunjukkan apakah model pembelajaran Problem Posing Learning (PPL) efektif terhadap hasil belajar siswa mata pelajaran biologi kelas X di SMA Negeri 18 Bone. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dan sampel yang digunakan adalah kelas X 3 dengan jumlah siswa sebanyak 30 orang. Adapun desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah One Group Pre-Test and Post-Test Design. Hasil pengujian data yang telah dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa nilai signifikansi uji Paired Sample T Test dari data pre-test dan post-test yang diperoleh sebesar 0,01 sehingga dapat dikatakan bahwa penerapan model Problem Posing Learning (PPL) efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Model ini mampu mengajarkan siswa untuk berpikir kritis, melibatkan mereka dalam pembelajaran, mengajarkan cara menganalisis suatu masalah sehingga berimplikasi pula pada ketercapaian hasil belajarnya.
EFEKTIVITAS MODEL PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PjBL) BERBASIS ECOPRENEURSHIP UNTUK MELATIH KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF SISWA
Authors: Sulfikah Sulfikah , Adiansyah Romi , Nurmi Nurmi
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan efektivitas model Project Based Learning (PjBL) berbasis ecopreneurship dan melatih kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa Kelas XII MIPA SMA Negeri 18 Bone. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dan sampel yang digunakan adalah kelas XII MIPA 2 dan XII MIPA 3  dengan jumlah siswa masing-masing 29 dan 27 orang. Adapun desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah Nonequivalent Control dengan tipe Desaign Group Pre-Test dan Post-Test Design. Hasil uji normalitas dan homogenitas diperoleh hasil data normal dan homogen. Sedangkan uji hipotesis dilakukan menggunakan Paired Sample Pre-test Post-test diperoleh nilai signifikan lebih kecil dari 0,05 yaitu 0,000 dimana sig (2-tailed) <0,05 sehingga dapat dikatakan bahwa model pembelajaran PjBL berbasis Ecopreneurship efektif diterapkan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa kelas XII SMA Negeri 18 Bone. Model ini mampu mengajarkan siswa untuk lebih aktif dalam belajar, kreativitas siswa makin berkembang melalui proses perancangan proyek, dan siswa lebih mudah dalam menentukan solusi dari masalah kompleks yang terjadi di dunia nyata.