bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Investigation Of The Role Of Finance In The Development Of Value Added Products
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, O'Sullivan John
Published: August 2024

"Traditionally Ireland focused on commodity based food products. In recent years there has been a shift towards value added food products. There has however been little academic research undertaken investigating the role of finance in developing value added products. This study will examine the importance of the value added food sector in the Irish food industry and will also examine new product development (NPD) processes to highlight the role finance plays in developing value added food products. The researcher used semi-structured interviews of seven industry experts as the research technique. Value added products have many benefits including higher margin and less risk of market volatility. However it is evident from this study that there is and always will be a place for basic commodity based products in the market place. It is not possible for value added products to make up Ireland’s entire food product range. However adding value to standard commodity based products creates greater opportunities for food manufacturers to achieve a higher profit margin. This study highlights that every food company has their own and unique way in developing new food products. Some food companies use a structured method while others develop new products sometimes by chance through trial and error. This study highlights that many of the larger food companies use a structured process. The process is usually formulated in-house for many of these food companies. In contrast the vast majority of small food companies take a more natural approach. This study highlights that accounting and finance play a significant role within the Irish food industry. It is critical to have a sound business plan which has undergone proper financial scrutiny by an accountant. Strong upfront financial evaluation is very important and the role of the accountant is critical to this. The role of accountants in the NPD process normally depends on the individual organisation. However this study finds that the NPD team must be cross- functional and must include the finance function to maximise returns from the NPD process. This study highlighted many problems associated with the role of accountants in the NPD process. One of the major problems is differences of opinion of the role of accounting and the debated perceived functions associated with accountants. This study discovered it is important to debate and evaluate all potential outcomes of clashing priorities to ensure proper decision making. Accountants are too important to ignore in the NPD process. This study however highlighted that many accountants don’t become involved early enough in the NPD process. Some companies don't engage with accountants up front in the NPD process and this is potentially a very costly error."
Development Of Pcr Assays To Detect And Characterise Salmonella Isolates From Cheese And Meat Products By Utilizing An Integrated Genomics Approach
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, McCarthy Noelle
Published: August 2024

"Salmonella is an extremely important foodborne pathogen which is responsible for millions of cases of gastroenteritis annually. Salmonella outbreaks have been associated with numerous common food stuffs such as meat, dairy and seafood. Traditional culture based methods for the detection Salmonella are labourious and costly. Rapid detection and serovar identification would dramatically decrease the time required to identify Salmonella outbreaks and potential health risks. In the US 99% of all Salmonella infections are caused by members of Salmonella enterica subspecies 1. Serovars within subspecies 1 can vary due to host specificity and pathogenicity. DNA sequencing projects have provided valuable genomic information on Salmonella serovars that can be used to detect and differentiate between serovars and to investigate their identity and possible reasons for serovar variation. In this study we used available genome information and performed comparative genomic analysis to identify potential novel regions that could be used as molecular markers to detect Salmonella serovars, particularly S. enterica Typhimurium and Heidelberg. We developed and optimised a rapid mPCR assay and investigated its ability to detect Salmonella serovars in various food matrices (raw turkey meat, cooked turkey meat and cheddar cheese). Furthermore we adapted this assay into a real-time PCR assay. "
The Value Of Local Authority Investment In Active Recreation In Terms Of Citizen Life Satisfaction And Levels Of Physical Activity
Authors:   ,   Institute of Technology Tralee, Rushe Lee
Published: August 2024

"Local authorities in Ireland have historically had an input in to the delivery of sport and physical activity nationwide, and are often seen as a key player in this area (Irish Sports Council, 2013). Various legal acts governing Irish local authorities outline the role of local authorities in the provision of sport and physical activity (Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, 2012; Government of Ireland, 2014). Local authorities provide sport and physical activity opportunities through the provision of facilities predominantly and to a lesser extent through the provision of programmes and employment of personnel. Varying approaches to this provision are evident with local authorities employing a direct, enabler and/or partnership approach to provision (Smith, 1997). The aim of the study was to investigate the commitment of local authorities to the provision of sport and physical activity and the resulting impact on citizen life dimensions. The methods of investigation were as follows; a survey of local authority personnel (n=9), semi-structured interviews of town clerks with responsibility for sport and physical activity provision (n=3) and an analysis of local authority development plans (n=9). A citizen survey (n=272) investigated a range of individual and collective life dimensions e.g. quality of life. The study revealed that there is no consistency in the level of provision to sport and physical activity amongst local authorities of similar size. In addition high levels of local authority commitment to sport and physical activity can influence citizens perceptions of their town, thus citizens living in towns with higher levels of commitment tended to perceive their towns more positively (p= .009). This high level of commitment also positively impacts on women's participation in vigorous physical activity (p= .036). In addition a significant correlation existed between the number of monitoring and evaluation methods carried out by a local authority and their overall commitment levels."
Trust Based Agent Geographic Coalition Formation For Intelligent Transportation Systems
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, O'Connor Gary
Published: August 2024

"In recent years there has been an increase in the area of applied research for the intelligent transport domain. This surge in research has many contributing factors such as: advancements in information technologies, substantial escalations of traffic congestion and the advent of wireless networking. The possibility of collaboration among vehicles and roadside infrastructure enriches transportation systems, where the goals of improved safety, traffic efficiency and environmental benefits can be addressed. The primary objective of these Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is the creation of advanced road traffic safety systems for improved traffic safety, efficiency and travelling comfort. These systems provide a reliable underlying communications infrastructure upon which it can also be envisaged that a diverse range of user orientated services will be deployed. The principal contribution of this thesis is an agent augmented service provision framework for vehicular networks. This framework acts as a vector, through which the benefits of eCommerce can truly be brought to the vehicular market providing value added service for its users. The framework facilitates the rapid creation and deployment of localised and personalised services over an Intelligent Transportation System. Using the agent framework created in this work, a sample petrol sale service has been created. Through a process of testing and assessment, this service has been evaluated with the goals of viability and real world deployment in mind."
Characterisation Of Immunosensor Surfaces Using Scanning Force Microscopy
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, Gil Romero Eva
Published: August 2024

"The overall aim of this thesis was twofold. Firstly, to evaluate how scanning force microscopy (SFM) could be used to characterise the surfaces of immunosensors. Four aspects of immunosensor characteristics where SFM has particular application potential have been identified: (a) immobilisation chemistry and (b) the surface density, (c) orientation and (d) specificity of the immobilised antibodies. Secondly, to examine experimentally how the Explorer SFM instrument could be used for such characterisation. The Explorer SFM instrument is of an open-loop actuator design that is exposed to the intrinsic inadequacies of piezoelectric actuators. In this regard, careful calibration has shown that achieving high accuracy long-range height measurements with the Explorer is particularly problematic when the actuator involved is used away from its mid-range position. However, data has been obtained that enables these effects to be quantified. The Explorer has been used to image different immunosensor surfaces and the solid supports on which they were built. The topographies of evaporated gold supports and the immobilised antibodies were similar and nanogold conjugates were needed to validate the presence of the antibodies. When immunosensors were built on smooth silicon wafers the antibodies could be unambiguously imaged. The Explorer was able to provide information on the surface density and a real distribution of antibodies. In agreement with the literature, the Explorer could not directly identify by imaging antibody orientations within immunosensors. However, indirect information on antibody orientation could be inferred by imaging nanogold conjugates that had been bound to the antibodies. Another method to determine orientation, that can also be used to determine specificity, uses force spectroscopy with biospecific SFM tips. Whilst the Explorer was shown to be very capable of force spectroscopy it was found to suffer from a level of drift that prevented the crucial correlation between force spectroscopy data and image topography."
Electric Vehicles In Ireland: The Past, The Present And The Future?
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, Sadlier Emma
Published: August 2024

"This research is undertaken as part of the researcher’s efforts to achieve a Masters Degree in Business from Cork Institute of Technology. The research topic of Electric Vehicles in Ireland and the concentration on those vehicles exclusively or primarily powered by battery was prompted by interest and curiosity, but with a significant undertone of concern for the environment, all of which led to the research question: Electric Vehicles in Ireland: the past, the present, and the future? It was not possible to start with a complete void and therefore initially assumptions were made, particularly that serious environmental damage arises from carbon emissions with a significant contribution from petrol and diesel powered motor vehicles and that a switch to battery powered vehicles was likely to alleviate the environmental problem. Secondary research was completed starting from this subject and others, followed by exploring the topic of Electric Vehicles, particularly in an Irish context. Primary research was undertaken largely applying quantitative methods, involving the use of a survey to Electric Vehicle users in Ireland and an analysis of its results. The findings, so long as the assumed environmental benefit of Electric Vehicles holds true, support the view that a switch to Electric Vehicles will tend to alleviate the problem of emissions and that there is a future for Electric Vehicles in Ireland. This future, however, is subject to what may emerge over a longer period of experience with these vehicles and the outcome of further research suggested at the end of this work. That future depends also on, whether by maintenance of government incentives or pricing policies, the possibility for users or potential users to see a material advantage and not to be put off by poor charging infrastructure."
Development & Validation Of An Improved Biomechanical Model For Motion Analysis
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, Dawson Darren
Published: August 2024

Three dimensional motion analysis systems are utilised across a number of different disciplines, including clinical gait analysis, sports performance studies and analysis of tasks of daily living. These systems utilise biomechanical models which define body segment coordinate systems and calculate kinematic and kinetic relationships about the joints between adjacent coordinate systems. In this study, a biomechanical model for general use in motion analysis was developed and validated. It was designed to improve upon the accuracy and capability of currently available models. The newly developed model utilises state of the art techniques to accurately define body segment coordinate systems. Accurate predictive methods were employed to determine the positions of the joint centres along with the Calibrated Anatomical System Technique to allow segments to be modelled independently. All calculated joint rotations follow recommended rotation orders to describe their motion and are represented with realistic degrees of freedom. For example, the shoulder complex is regarded as a six degree of freedom joint and, for the first time, six kinematic components are calculated and output for the description of the joint’s motion. The model also performs kinetic calculations through the upper and lower limbs. A new method has been developed to define the local coordinate system of the humerus which has been validated in vitro and in vivo in the presence of soft tissue artefact. The method utilises the position of a virtual wrist joint centre to define the humerus anatomical frame so that errors due to soft tissue artefact are minimal during humerus axial rotations and allows the humerus to be defined through the entire range of elbow motion, including full extension. Errors due to soft tissue artefact in calculated kinematics have also been quantified. The model has been utilised in two different research studies at Cork Institute of Technology. One project utilised the model to analyse the basketball dribbling technique of elite level basketball players, the second project analysed the kick-out technique of gaelic football goalkeepers. Sample data from these projects and a gait analysis study are presented to demonstrate the model’s application.
The Development Of New Molecular Tools To Detect Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis From A Bovine Faecal Environment By Real-time Pcr
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, de Kruijf Marcel
Published: August 2024

The slow-growing intracellular pathogen Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) causes Johne’s disease in domesticated and wild ruminants. Johne’s disease inflicts severe annual economic losses to the dairy industry worldwide. This thesis is divided into five chapters that consist of a literature review' chapter and four experimental chapters focusing on MAP strain genotyping and the development of novel molecular MAP detection tools using real-time PCR. Chapter 1 describes published information regarding MAP characteristics, Johne’s disease, MAP genomes, available MAP detection methods, MAP epidemiology and genotyping. To efficiently control and monitor MAP infection, molecular t>ping of MAP strains provides extensive knowledge regarding the source and genetic diversity of MAP within a geographic location. Knowledge regarding MAP genotypes within Ireland is limited and therefore, a large collection of MAP isolates from 53 herds across the Republic of Ireland were genotyped using the MIRU-VNTR technique and described in chapter 2. Rapid detection of MAP from faeces using real-time PCR is crucial to halt the infectious spread within herds. MAP-specific multi-copy elements are attractive and sensitive molecular targets for real-time PCR assays to detect MAP from faeces. The multi-copy IS_MAP04 has never previously been evaluated as a potential novel target in MAP diagnostics. This evaluation is described in chapter 3. A further MAP-specific molecular target has been investigated and described in chapter 4. The truncation present in the mycobactin cluster within MAP was used as a novel MAP-specific target in real-time PCR assays to detect and confirm MAP from faeces. The elimination of false-negative detection results is another crucial aspect in molecular MAP diagnostics. Chapter 5 describes the development of two novel MAP DNA extraction and real-time PCR internal controls using Mycobacterium smegmatis as a model mycobacterial strain. These developed internal controls could aide in the elimination of false-negative MAP detection results from faeces.
СРАВНИТЕЛЬНАЯ ОЦЕНКА РЕЗУЛЬТАТОВ РЕНТГЕНОГРАФИИ И УЛЬТРАСОНОГРАФИИ В ДИАГНОСТИКЕ БОЕВЫХ ТРАВМ ГРУДНОЙ КЛЕТКИ
Authors: Abdullaiev R.R. , Abdullaiev R.Y. , Khaustov M.M. , Grechanik E.I. , Posokhov N.F. , Dudnik T.A. , Kirichenko A.G. , Tomakh N.V.
Published: August 2024

The article presents the results of a comparative assessment of X-ray and ultrasound examinations in the diagnosis of chest wounds received during combat operations in 94 patients. It was shown that pneumothorax was registered in 45 (47.9%), pleural effusion – in 36 (38.3%), rib fracture – in 34 (36.2%), pericardial effusion – in 11 (11.7%) patients. The sensitivity of ultrasound in diagnosing pneumothorax was 89.7%, specificity – 83.3%, specificity – 88.9%, and for rib fractures – 90.3%, 66.7% and 88.2%, respectively. According to the results, ultrasound has high sensitivity, specificity and accuracy in the diagnosis of pneumothorax and rib fractures. Ultrasound is an accurate and useful method for diagnosing pleural and pericardial effusions of any size caused by trauma.

Məqalədə döyüş zamanı alınan döş qəfəsi xəsarətlərinin diaqnostikasında rentgenoqrafiya və ultrasəs müayinəsinin nəticələrinin müqayisəli qiymətləndirilməsi məqsədilə aparılmış tədqiqat işi haqqında məlumat verilmişdir. Tədqiqata 94 xəstə cəlb edilmişdir. Göstərilmişdir ki, pnevmotoraks 45 (47,9%), plevra efüzyonu 36 (38,3%), qabırğa sınığı 34 (36,2%), perikardial efüzyon 11 (11,7%) xəstədə qeydə alınıb. Ultrasonoqrafiyanın həssaslığı pnevmotoraksın diaqnostikasında 89,7%, spesifikliyi – 83,3%, dəqiqliyi – 88,9%, qabırğa sınığında müvafiq olaraq – 90,3%, 66,7% və 88,2% təşkil edib. Əldə edilmiş məlumatlara görə, pnevmotoraksın və gabırğa sınığının diaqnostikasında ultrasonoqrafiya yüksək həssaslığa, spesifikliyə və dəqiqliyə malikdir. Ultrasəs müayinəsi travma nəticəsində yaranan istənilən həcmdə plevral və perikardial ekssudatın diaqnostikası üçün dəqiq və əlverişli üsuldur.

В статье представлены результаты сравнительной оценки рентгенологического и ультразвукового исследования при диагностике ранений грудной клетки, полученных во время боевых действий у 94 больных. Показано, что пневмоторакс зарегистрирован у 45 (47,9%), плевральный выпот – у 36 (38,3%), перелом ребер – у 34 (36,2%), перикардиальный выпот – у 11 (11,7%) больных. Чувствительность ультразвукового исследования в диагностике пневмоторакса составила - 89,7%, специфичность – 83,3%, точность – 88,9%, при переломе ребер – 90,3%, 66,7% и 88,2%, соответственно. По мнению авторов, в диагностике пневмоторакса и переломов ребер УЗИ обладает высокой чувствительностью, специфичностью и точностью. Ультразвуковое исследование является точным методом диагностики плеврального и перикардиального выпота любого объема, вызванного травмой.
INVESTIGATION OF THE SPECTRUM OF PATHOGENS OF OTOMYCOSIS AND THEIR SENSITIVITY TO ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS
Authors: Поладова Л.Р.
Published: August 2024

В статье представлены данные о научном исследовании, проведенном с целью изучения спектра грибов-возбудителей отомикоза у пациентов с сахарным диабетом в Азербайджане и их чувствительности к наиболее распростаненным противогрибковым препаратам. В исследование было включено 43 пациента с сахарным диабетом с микроскопически подтверждённым диагнозом отомикоза. Возраст 42-81 год. Среди них мужчин — 28, женщин — 15 человек. Выделение культур осуществлялось путем посева патологического материала на элективные среды. Затем полученные культуры исследовались на предмет чувствительности к противогрибковым препаратам методом стандартизованных дисков. Исследование показало, что наиболее часто встречающимися у этой группы пациентов были Candida spp. (46,5%) и Aspergillus spp. (37,2%). Чаще всего культуры были чувствительны к клотримазолу (28%), а наибольшую резистентность проявляли к амфотерицину (5%) и флюконазолу (10%).

The article presents data on a scientific study conducted to study the spectrum of fungi that cause otomycosis in patients with diabetes mellitus in Azerbaijan and their sensitivity to the most widespread antifungal drugs. The study included 43 patients with diabetes mellitus with a microscopically confirmed diagnosis of otomycosis. Age 42-81 years old. There are 28 men and 15 women among them. The isolation of crops was carried out by sowing pathological material on elective media. The resulting cultures were then examined for sensitivity to antifungal drugs using the standardized disk method. The study showed that Candida spp (46.5%) and Aspergillus spp. (37.2%) were the most common in this group of patients. Most often, the cultures were sensitive to clotrimazole (27,9%), and showed the greatest resistance to amphotericin B (4,7%) and fluconazole (9,3%).

Məqalədə şəkərli diabeti olan pasiyentlərdə otomikoz törədicilərinin spektrinin və əsas antifunqal preparatlara həssaslığının öyrənilməsinə dair tədqiqat işi haqqında məlumat verilmişdir. Tədqiqata şəkərli diabeti olan və mikroskopik müayinə üsülu ilə təsdiqlənmiş otomikoz diaqnozlu 43 pasiyent daxil edilib. Pasiyentlərdən 28 nəfəri kişi,15 nəfəri isə qadın olmuşdur.Yaş diapazonu 42-81. Qulaqdan götürülən patoloji material elektiv mühitlərə əkilmişdir. Alınan kulturaların standartlaşmış disklər metodu ilə antifunqal vasitələrə həssaslığı yoxlanılmışdir. Tədqiqat nəticəsində Candida spp.(46,5%) və Aspergillus spp.(37.2%) növlərindən olan göbələklərə daha çox rast gəlinib. Antifunqal preparatlara gəldikdə isə clotrimazola həssaslıq (27,9%) daha çox müşahidə edilib. Ən yüksək rezistentlik amfoterisin B (4,7%) və flukonazola (9,3%) qarşı olub.
Perancangan Buku Jurnal Pengenalan Social Anxiety Disorder Bagi Remaja Pasca Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Astuti Anisa Syafira , Patria Asidigisianti Surya
Published: August 2024

Pandemi Covid-19 tidak hanya berdampak pada kesehatan fisik, tetapi juga signifikan terhadap kesehatan mental, khususnya pada remaja. Tindakan pencegahan seperti pembatasan interaksi sosial selama pandemi meningkatkan risiko gangguan kecemasan dan depresi di kalangan remaja. Data dari I-NAMHS menunjukkan bahwa sekitar satu dari dua puluh remaja melaporkan peningkatan perasaan depresi, kesepian, kecemasan, dan kesulitan berkonsentrasi. Gangguan kesehatan mental yang umum dialami remaja di Indonesia, menurut penelitian divisi psikiatri anak dan remaja Universitas Indonesia, adalah anxiety, dengan prevalensi mencapai 95,4%. Social anxiety disorder, salah satu jenis gangguan kecemasan, menjadi sorotan karena perubahan sosial akibat pandemi, memicu berbagai masalah dalam kehidupan sosial remaja. Meskipun anxiety mencapai tingkat prevalensi tinggi, pengetahuan masyarakat Indonesia tentang gangguan kesehatan mental ini masih terbatas, sebagaimana terlihat dalam data pencarian terkait anxiety menjadi nomor tujuh dalam trending pencarian di Google Indonesia pada 2022. Selain itu, 93,3% mahasiswa psikologi di Universitas Negeri Surabaya pernah mengalami social anxiety disorder. Oleh karena itu, perancangan buku jurnal dianggap sebagai upaya yang efektif untuk menyebarkan informasi mengenai social anxiety disorder. Buku jurnal diharapkan dapat membantu remaja mengenali gejala kecemasan, merujuk ke bantuan profesional, dan meningkatkan pemahaman tentang kesehatan mental. Perancangan ini bertujuan menyusun konsep, mendeskripsikan proses, dan menghasilkan produk berupa buku jurnal. Buku ini dirancang untuk memberikan edukasi mengenai definisi dan gejala social anxiety disorder, serta menyediakan lembaran jurnal untuk membantu individu memahami diri mereka sendiri dan mendukung proses diagnosis oleh para ahli. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan metode perancangan design thinking oleh David Kelley dan Tim Brown. Tahapan perancangan melibatkan desain, validasi media dan materi, serta uji coba. Hasil uji coba dan validasi oleh para ahli menunjukkan bahwa buku jurnal ini memiliki nilai rata-rata 100%, menjadikannya suatu sumber edukasi yang layak dan efektif bagi remaja dalam mengatasi social anxiety disorder.
Konsep Visual Website Global Geopark Batur: Media Wisata Budaya
Authors: Ni Made Diana Rani Diana , Pungky Febi Arifianto  , Aris Sutejo
Published: August 2024

Global Geopark Batur, sebagai salah satu warisan budaya dan alam yang penting di Indonesia, memerlukan platform digital yang efektif untuk mempromosikan keindahan alam dan kekayaan budayanya kepada masyarakat lokal dan wisatawan global. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi konsep visual dalam pengembangan website Global Geopark Batur sebagai media wisata budaya. Pendekatan yang digunakan melibatkan teknik pengumpulan data kualitatif, termasuk observasi langsung, wawancara dengan stakeholder terkait, dan analisis konten dari website wisata yang sudah ada. Fokus penelitian adalah pada identifikasi estetika visual yang paling sesuai dengan karakteristik dan nilai-nilai Global Geopark Batur, serta kebutuhan pengguna dalam konteks informasi dan interaksi. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa konsep visual yang efektif harus mampu mencerminkan keindahan alam dan kekayaan budaya secara autentik dan menarik. Integrasi elemen-elemen visual seperti gambar berkualitas tinggi, video dokumenter, dan grafis informatif menjadi krusial dalam menyampaikan pesan-pesan yang ingin disampaikan kepada pengunjung website. Selain itu, desain website harus memperhatikan pengalaman pengguna dengan menyediakan navigasi yang intuitif dan antarmuka yang responsif. Dengan menggunakan teknologi visual yang inovatif, website Global Geopark Batur dapat menjadi platform interaktif yang mengundang pengunjung untuk menjelajahi keindahan alam dan keunikkan budaya secara virtual. Melalui representasi digital yang kuat, diharapkan website ini dapat meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya pelestarian budaya dan lingkungan serta mempromosikan destinasi wisata secara lebih luas.
Analisis Desain Visual Karakter Neuvillette dalam Game Genshin Impact menggunakan Manga Matriks
Authors: Thifaldy Kirana , Riksa Belasunda
Published: August 2024

Video game telah menjadi salah satu bentuk hiburan yang sangat populer di Indonesia, dan salah satu game yang paling terkenal adalah Genshin Impact, yang dikenal dengan keunikan desain karakternya. Penelitian ini fokus pada analisis desain visual karakter Neuvillette dalam game Genshin Impact versi 4.3, menggunakan metode Manga Matrix. Metode ini membedah desain karakter menjadi tiga komponen utama: bentuk, kostum, dan kepribadian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepribadian, sifat, dan latar belakang karakter mempengaruhi visual serta narasi cerita di balik karakter tersebut. Temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya konsistensi antara desain visual dan naratif dalam menciptakan karakter yang menarik dan mendalam bagi pemain. Aplikasi dari hasil penelitian ini dapat membantu dalam pengembangan karakter di game lain, memperkaya pengalaman pemain, dan meningkatkan keterlibatan mereka dalam dunia game. Dengan menerapkan metode Manga Matrix, para pengembang game dapat menciptakan karakter yang lebih kompleks dan menarik, yang tidak hanya memikat secara visual tetapi juga memiliki kedalaman cerita yang kuat. Konsistensi antara elemen visual dan naratif ini akan memperkuat ikatan emosional pemain dengan karakter, sehingga memberikan pengalaman bermain yang lebih memuaskan dan imersif. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting bagi industri game dalam upaya menciptakan karakter yang berkesan dan berpengaruh.
Branding Produk Kopi Bubuk Matoari
Authors: Melisa Suardi  , Arjuna Anggara
Published: August 2024

Produk Kopi Bubuk Matoari telah berproduksi sejak tahun 1983 oleh perusahaan CV. Matoari Gumanti. Produk ini memiliki ciri khas tersendiri berupa perpaduan dua jenis biji kopi murni, yaitu arabika dan robusta. Kombinasi ini memberikan cita rasa unik yang menjadi pembeda di antara produk kopi sejenis. Namun, produk ini menghadapi tantangan dalam hal branding dan kemasan. Saat ini, produk Kopi Bubuk Matoari belum memiliki media branding yang efektif dan kemasan yang mampu menyampaikan pesan citra serta identitas produknya. Hal ini mengakibatkan produk tersebut kesulitan bersaing di pasar modern dan nasional. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya perancangan branding yang lebih baik untuk memperkuat identitas dan citra Produk Kopi Bubuk Matoari. Pemilihan media kemasan dianggap sangat tepat, mengingat kemasan merupakan media yang berinteraksi langsung dengan konsumen. Untuk mencapai tujuan ini, dipilih kemasan sachet sebagai media branding karena dinilai lebih mudah menjangkau konsumen dari berbagai kalangan ekonomi dan usia. Dengan demikian, branding produk ini diharapkan dapat memperkuat brand dan meningkatkan daya saing Produk Kopi Bubuk Matoari di pasar produk serupa. Metode perancangan yang digunakan dalam strategi ini adalah metode USP (Unique Selling Proposition) dan analisis data menggunakan metode 5W+1H (What, Why, Who, Where, When, How). Pendekatan ini bertujuan untuk memastikan bahwa semua aspek penting dalam proses branding dipertimbangkan dan diimplementasikan secara komprehensif. Dengan strategi ini, diharapkan Produk Kopi Bubuk Matoari dapat mencapai keunggulan kompetitif dan diterima dengan baik oleh konsumen di berbagai segmen pasar.
Basirompak: Dokumenter Tradisi dan Ritual Sirompak Taeh di Nagari 50 Kota
Authors: Tedy Wiraseptya  , Stefvany  , Muhammad Yunus
Published: August 2024

Minangkabau sebagai salah satu suku terbesar di Indonesia yang memiliki kesenian tradisi, kegiatan tersebut berasal dari kebiasaan masyarakat. Dari sekian banyak tradisi di Minangkabau, salah satu tradisi yang kontroversial ialah tradisi ritual Sirompak Tueh atau dikenal juga dengan gasiang tangkurak (gasing tengkorak). Saat ini sirompak mulai dikembangkan sebagai sebuah produk kesenian dengan bentuk seni pertunjukan rakyat. Sirompak masuk dalam kesenian pertunjukan rakyat setelah memenuji persyaratan dengan adanya tarian, lagu dan alat musik pengiring. Untuk mengetahui sejarah panjang kesenian Sirompak dibutuhkan media yang mampu menjelaskan sejarah Sirompak Taeh. Media yang diciptakan dalam penelitian ini ialah video dokumenter, sebagai pengungkapan sejarah, menggali informasi dengan para ahli, dan visualisasi bentuk sirompak taeh. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dalam analisis data sebelum produksi sebuah video, termasuk kedalam observasi dan wawancara di lapangan. Produksi video dokumenter menggunakan metode alur pra produksi, produksi dan pasca produksi, sehingga prosedur dilakukan secara terstruktur dan mendapatkan hasil yang sesuai. Dokumenter yang dihasilkan dari penciptaan video dokumenter ini merupakan video yang menjelaskan tentang kesenian dari Sirompak Taeh, sehingga kesenian Sirompak Taeh dipahami dan diketahui asal-usul sejarahnya, juga dapat diterima dan dipahami masyarakat.
Perancangan Film Dokumenter Lapik Pandan
Authors: Gustiawan Anggi , Riki Iskandar
Published: August 2024

Film dokumenter "Lapik Pandan" berfokus pada kehidupan dan budaya masyarakat Desa Koto Dian di Kota Sungai Penuh. Dokumenter ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dan mendokumentasikan tradisi serta nilai-nilai budaya yang diwariskan dari generasi ke generasi di desa tersebut. Dalam upaya mencapai tujuan tersebut, film ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode observasi partisipatif dan wawancara mendalam. Observasi partisipatif memungkinkan pembuat film untuk terlibat langsung dalam aktivitas sehari-hari masyarakat, sehingga dapat menangkap nuansa dan detail budaya yang autentik. Sementara itu, wawancara mendalam dengan tokoh-tokoh masyarakat, seperti pemuka adat, seniman lokal, dan warga desa, memberikan perspektif yang kaya dan mendalam tentang pentingnya tradisi Lapik Pandan dalam kehidupan mereka. Metode perancangan film dokumenter ini dilaksanakan dalam tiga tahap utama, yakni tahap Pra Produksi, Produksi, dan Pasca Produksi. Tahap Pra Produksi mencakup penentuan tema musik, penulisan sinopsis, dan pengembangan naskah. Musik dipilih untuk mendukung narasi dan suasana dengan fokus pada instrumen tradisional yang mencerminkan budaya lokal. Sinopsis memberikan gambaran umum tentang alur cerita, sementara naskah berfungsi sebagai kerangka kerja dalam pengambilan gambar dan memastikan semua elemen penting tercakup. Pada tahap Produksi, tim merekam kegiatan sehari-hari masyarakat, upacara adat, dan wawancara dengan tokoh-tokoh penting di Desa Koto Dian, mempertimbangkan pencahayaan alami dan suara lingkungan untuk menjaga keaslian. Tahap Pasca Produksi melibatkan proses editing untuk menyusun gambar dan suara menjadi narasi yang kohesif, menambahkan musik, narasi suara, dan efek suara yang diperlukan. Film ditinjau ulang untuk memastikan kualitas akhir sesuai dengan visi kreatif. Hasil dari metode ini diharapkan menghasilkan dokumenter yang informatif dan inspiratif, memperlihatkan keunikan dan kekayaan budaya Desa Koto Dian kepada audiens yang lebih luas.
papel dos fundamentos epistemológicos e históricos para a formação do psicólogo atuante em políticas sociais
Authors: Rudá Caio , Patiño Rafael Andrés , Silva Gabriela Andrade da
Published: August 2024

Nos últimos 40 anos, a atuação do psicólogo vem sendo orientada pela aproximação a diversas políticas públicas. A despeito dos avanços empreendidos quanto à capacitação das profissionais para o trabalho com beneficiários de tais políticas, os cursos de graduação ainda parecem carecer de um foco maior no estudo de tais políticas e de uma consolidação de referenciais teórico-metodológicos e epistemológicos de atuação psicológica. O presente ensaio busca discutir criticamente o papel dos fundamentos históricos e epistemológicos da psicologia na formação para a atuação em políticas sociais, compreendendo um estudo teórico, de base bibliográfica e documental, acerca das discussões histórico-epistemológicas no campo psicológico. Destaca-se que tais discussões tanto oferecem a base para o desenvolvimento do senso crítico acerca da psicologia enquanto área dispersa e fragmentada como também possibilitam o desvelamento da condição escamoteada da psicologia enquanto saber auxiliar ao controle subjetivo e ideológico dos indivíduos pelo Estado.
Psicologia da Educação em Minas Gerais
Authors: Sampaio Jáder dos Reis
Published: August 2024

Obra resenhada: Goulart, I. B. Psicologia da Educação em Minas Gerais segundo a narrativa dos principais atores – 1927 a 1990. Artesã.
Model of Cultivating Student’s Character Through the Integration of Islamic Education
Authors: Ilham Ilham , Kaharuddin Kaharuddin , Ferdiansyah Ferdiansyah , Nasaruddin Nasaruddin
Published: August 2024

This research aims to implement Islamic religious education learning by integrating religious lesson material with other lessons and extracurricular school activities to build character. This research is field research using a qualitative approach. Data collection uses interview, observation and documentation methods. Data analysis begins with data retrieval, data reduction, and evaluation stages. The results of this research cover four aspects of integrating Islamic religious education. First, the educational process is carried out by presenting material by combining Islamic religious education with subject material in other subjects combined into one theme and sub-theme taught simultaneously in one learning activity. Second, to integrate the learning process with students' learning experiences, teachers and schools visit certain places, such as markets and residential areas, to build students' social spirit. Third, integration between teachers and parents, such as electronic communication and home visits. Fourth, integration of education with extracurricular programs such as Imtaq activities every Friday, tahsin and tahfidz al-Qur'an programs, Student Personality Development and commemoration of Islamic holidays. This integration pattern is an alternative that schools can use as a form of character-building for students. This research is limited to the character cultivation model so other research is needed to complement the study of character education. The findings of this research provide a scientific contribution to the character education model by integrating religious education with general education.
New Approach on Planning for Water Provision using Water Balance (Case Study: Sewakaderma Municipal Waterworks, Denpasar)
Authors: Rahman Herawati Zetha
Published: August 2024

The rapid growth of urban populations has led to an increase in water demand. Moreover, Public Water Supply Companies need to deal with water loss. This issue is primarily caused by aging water networks and poor infrastructure due to a lack of maintenance, which makes the piping system susceptible to damage and leakage. In Denpasar City, the pipeline network, which spans over 94,753 meters, is more than 40 years old. Given the current circumstances, in 2023 the amount of unaccounted water loss due to leakage reach 38%. This high percentage of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) has several negative consequences, including a decrease in the quality of distributed water, a reduction in PDAM profits, and limitations on the city government's ability to expand and achieve 100% coverage. The objective of this study is to estimate the potential demand and supply of PDAM Denpasar City. Using Quantitative and qualitative approach, with minimum water demand of 129.46 liters per person per day (lpd). The Water Supply Simulation of Denpasar City reveals that to achieve optimal conditions, PDAM Denpasar City must reduce NRW from 38% to 19.5% by 2044. This can be accomplished through various measures, including the replacement of the Primary Distribution Network along 116.95 kilometers, replacement of 51.03 kilometers Secondary Distribution Network, the installation of 78 District Metered Areas (DMAs), and an increase in the number of customers by at least 20,750 households (representing a 22% increase from 2023).
Analysis of Natural Convection Heat Transfer in Barapen Cooking in Papua
Authors: Numberi Johni Jonathan , Palamba Pither , Giai Agustinus , Rumar Kristofel , Joni  , Ansanay Yane , Ranteallo Obet T. , Siregar Samuel P. , Kaiwai Ruben M. , Rantepulung Selyus , Werdani Anastasia Sri , Griapon Nourish , Wanane Yohanis , Manalu Janviter , Safanpo Apolo , Karapa Enos , Hartiningsih Endang , Liga Marthen , Wambrauw Oscar O. , Silo Akbar
Published: August 2024

Barapen, a cooking tradition in various indigenous Papuan communities. To date, various social science studies have been conducted to examine social values, business economics, and political economy. While research in the aspects of applied science has yet to be conducted to study the phenomenon of heat transfer by natural convection from hot stones to food in cooking packs, this research was conducted. The purpose of this research is to study the phenomenon of heat transfer by natural convection from hot stones to food in cooking packs. In this study, a square-shaped artificial pool (260 cm x 210 cm x 50 cm) with white batah stone walls was used to cook food in a barapen. On the four walls, a type K thermocouple is inserted to measure the temperature at 3 layers, which will be the object of research. The ingredients are vegetables, sweet potatoes, and chicken meat that has been cut and stoned. As a discussion, the temperature gradient between layers occurs due to the difference in the amount of volumetric heat against time in each layer. The difference in the amount of heat in each layer is due to the difference in the density of the hot vapor trapped in each layer. Thus, it can be said that the cooking of food in Barapen occurs due to natural heat convection.
Analysis of Vibration Characteristics in 17-Inch Aluminum Alloy Wheel Rims Using Finite Element Method
Authors: Wijaya Victor Indra , Ariyansah Riyan , Agusman Delvis , Rifky  , Heriyani Oktarina
Published: August 2024

The wheel rim serves as a component designed to provide stability and necessary support for vehicle tires. The phenomenon of resonance occurring when the external vibration frequency approaches the natural frequency of the structure has the potential to increase vibration amplitude, which can lead to wheel rim damage. This study aims to investigate the shape patterns and natural frequencies of 17-inch aluminum alloy wheel rims, as well as to analyze the maximum total deformation that occurs. The finite element method is employed to simulate the vibration characteristic of 17-inch aluminum alloy wheel rims under various natural frequencies. Modifications to the wheel rim design are made by altering the spoke angle in variations of 5°, 10°, and 15°. The vibration characteristic data of the wheel rim was obtained through simulation using ANSYS software. The research findings indicate that the natural frequencies range from approximately 364.7 Hz to 723.21 Hz. Furthermore, the maximum total deformation values range from approximately 9.7 mm to 22.5 mm.
Line Stop Time Reduction through Dandori Evaluation in Plastic Injection Process Production
Authors: Wibowo Yohanes T. , Pratama Anggi , Manurung Vuko A. T.
Published: August 2024

A quality product is a product that is efficiently produced. Line stops should be minimized to ensure efficient production. This study found a high line stop in the area of plastic injection machines caused by dandori. The line stops account for about 6% of the total production time 5.3% of them caused by dandori. Dandori is a line stop due to tools changing within a production process. This study aims to reduce the line stop by 30% and uses a fishbone analysis enhanced by the 5W+1H method for further analysis to reduce this problem. Enhancing the fishbone diagram with 5W+1H analysis produces a positive result. As a written calculation, this improvement gives a 28% line stop reduction, but it provides an average of 32.5% in actual operation. The improvement succeeded in reducing line stops due to dandori. The final achievement of 32% has passed the target of a 30% reduction and also provides an excellent cost-benefit ratio value of 20.9.
Convective Coefficient and Evaporative in Forced Flow Solar Still
Authors: Oktavian Akbar , Mugisidi Dan , Alamsyach Rizky , Heriyani Oktarina
Published: August 2024

The water crisis is a significant global problem, with more than 2 billion people lacking water and 1.1 billion having no access to clean water. Desalination, a method of converting seawater into fresh water by removing salt, is a potential solution to help coastal populations. This study aims to determine the convection and evaporation heat transfer coefficients and the effect of condenser cooling water temperature on the evaporation process and the increase in freshwater condensate. The research methodology involved the analysis of heat and mass transfer in a solar desalination system. A desalination device was designed to test the evaporation process with seawater temperature heated using halogen lamp light. Results show that increasing seawater temperature from 27°C to 42°C results in condensation when the temperature reaches about 30°C, affecting the water surface pressure and evaporation rate. Evaporation and condensation efficiencies are affected by convection and evaporation heat transfer, resulting in a convection heat transfer (0.84296 W/m2. °C) and evaporation heat transfer coefficient (23.81353 W/m2.°C). This research demonstrates the potential of solar desalination technology in producing clean water.
EFEKTIVITAS SOSIALISASI DALAM PELAKSANAAN PEMILU SERENTAK 2024 DI KABUPATEN SIDOARJO
Authors: Afika Salsa Nanda , Darajah Arini , Arrohmati Lutfiatul Laili , Anggraini Julia Putri , Rahmanto Syam
Published: August 2024

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of socialization in the implementation of the 2024 elections in Sidoarjo Regency by using Gibson et al.'s (2003) theory of effectiveness as its analytical tool. This study uses a case study type of research with a qualitative approach. In this study, secondary data sources were used, namely data collected through interviews and observations of the community who participated in socialization activities and primary data obtained from reading materials. The results of the study show that the socialization carried out by the Sidoarjo Regency KPU has succeeded in increasing public participation in the election, as reflected in the increase in the number of permanent voters by 4.58% from 2019. The adaptation of socialization methods through social media and digital content since the COVID-19 pandemic has also proven effective in reaching various levels of society, including remote areas and special communities. Overall, this study confirms that the socialization strategy implemented by the Sidoarjo Regency KPU is effective in supporting the implementation of the 2024 simultaneous elections, and contributes to increasing political participation and public awareness of the importance of elections in Indonesian democracy.
Siamo pronti per affrontare l’overtourism estivo?
Authors: Di Carlo Miriam
Published: August 2024

Nel bel mezzo dell’estate non potevamo non affrontare una parola (e di conseguenza una tematica) pertinente a questo periodo segnalataci da un nostro lettore: l’anglismo overtourism.