bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
KOSMOLOGI DALAM EKSPRESI RITUS SIKLUS HIDUP MUSLIM JAWA BARAT
Authors: Nulhasanah Lisan , Hasan Hidayat , Hidayat Asep Ahmad , Supendi Usman , Tohir Ajid
Published: September 2023

The research aims to understand cosmological relationships both in the context of space and time, such as apamali or taboos in the life cycle which includes cultural customs, rituals: birth, circumcision and marriage in the West Javanese Sundanese community, both in the northern coastal communities (Cirebonan) and inlad. (mountains) like in Tatar Priangan (West Java settlement). The research methode used in thiss research in an antrhropological research method woth alibrary study approach with a content analysis method (Symbolic interpretation) of data from the anthropological method. The research resultas show that the life cycle of the people of West Java both in Sunda-Priangan and Cirebon, which represents the people of the North Coast of Java (West), implies the existence of four importans stages, namely pregnancy, birth, circumcision and marriage. Each of these stages has an important symbolic meaning in building identity and social ralations in West Java society which contains the meaning of the slametan cultural tradition in these cycles related to the subtsnce of belief or religion (Islam).  Keywords: Cosmology; Pregnancy; Birth; Circumcision; Marriage
Efficiency of quantitative trait loci mapping under genotype x environment interaction
Authors:   , David Grace Sunshine
Published: September 2023

Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping using simulation gives an opportunity to actually determine the number and positions of QTLs which cannot be done using field data. This study was carried out to assess the efficiency of quantitative trait loci mapping under genotype by environment interaction. In this investigation, we simulated 50 samples of 300 recombinant inbred lines (RILs) in six environments which were genotyped for 1000 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) and phenotyped for grain yield. A total of six major and 190 minor QTLs (19 in each chromosome) were randomly distributed in the regions covered by the SNPs along ten chromosomes. The chromosome length was 200 cM and the average density was 2 cM. The average degree of dominance was 0.6. There were basically two scenarios for comparison in this investigation. The first (with genotype x environment effect) and the second (without genotype x environment effect). The QTL heritabilities ranged from 2.1 to 14% and the trait heritability across environments was within the range of 23 to 85%. The results across environments for the first scenario showed that QTL power of detection was 82% while bias and false positive rate (FPR) were 2.1 cM and 4.5% respectively. In the second scenario, power of detection was 86% while bias and FPR were 2.2 cM and 4.4% respectively. In the joint QTL mapping analysis, power of detection increased with higher QTL heritability and there was an effective control of false positive rate in the two scenarios. These results depict a real field data and shows the effectiveness of mapping QTLs across environment and its role in expression of quantitative traits. Keywords: Power of QTL detection, false positive rate, mapping precision, genotype by environment interaction.
Reviewing An Option Presented by JWST Images
Authors:   Independent Researcher, Oregon, USA, Setterfield Barry
Published: September 2023

Recent images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) of objects thought to be near the origin of the cosmos show complete, full-sized, massive, brilliant galaxies. However, standard astronomy, based on gravitational interactions, had suggested that full galaxies would take about one to two billion years to form. While some of these JWST data need verification or are disputed, there is the perception that we may be facing a crisis in cosmology. While some are doing their best to save the standard approach, others have suggested that a new approach to galaxy formation and cosmology may be needed. If this suggestion is followed through, it is possible that plasma physics applied to astronomy might, potentially, have some answers. That possibility is briefly explored here.
INFLUENCE OF NITROGEN OXIDE AND NITROXIL DONORS ON THE REACTION OF METHYLGLYOXAL WITH LYSINE AND LYSINE-RICH PROTEIN − LEGHEMOGLOBIN
Authors:   Federal Research Center of Biotechnology, Nasybullina E.I. , Kosmachevskaya O.V. ,   Federal Research Center of Biotechnology, Shumaev K.B. ,   Federal Research Center of Biotechnology, Topunov A.F. ,   Federal Research Center of Biotechnology
Published: September 2023

In the reaction between lysine and methylglyoxal, organic free radicals are formed. S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO) stimulates the formation of free radicals, while DNIC and HNO, on the contrary, decreased their level. GSNO in the late stages of the reaction inhibits the formation of AG-Es associated with leghemoglobin.
DEEP-SEA FISH OF THE STOMIIDAE FAMILY OF THE IRMINGER SEA: ECOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ADAPTATION WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF LIPID TO DEPTH
Authors:   Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Voronin V.P. , Artemenkov D.V. ,   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography, Orlov A.M. ,   Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Murzina S.A. ,   Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: September 2023

Lipid and fatty acid profiling of some representatives of mesopelagic fish species of the Stomiidae family, inhabiting the depth gradient of the Irminger Sea (North Atlantic) and be-ing the main predators of the "twilight" zone, was carried out. For the first time, changes in the qualitative and quantitative composition of lipids, phospholipids and fatty acids in mus-cle tissue have been established, which determine the specifics of the adaptive response strat-egy when living at depth.
THE INTERACTION NATURE OF NEUROGLOBIN AND CYTOCHROME C
Authors:   Shemyakin–Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, RAS, Semenova M.A. , Bochkova Z.V. ,   Shemyakin–Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry,   Biophysics Department, Biological faculty,  Lomonosov Moscow State University, Smirnova O.M. ,   Shemyakin–Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, RAS, Parshina E.Yu. ,   Biophysics Department, Biological faculty,  Lomonosov Moscow State University, Bocharov E.V. ,   Shemyakin–Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, RAS, Brazhe N.A. ,   Biophysics Department, Biological faculty,  Lomonosov Moscow State University, Maksimov G.V. ,   Biophysics Department, Biological faculty,  Lomonosov Moscow State University, Dolgikh D.A. ,   Shemyakin–Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, RAS,   Biological faculty, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Chertkova R.V. ,   Shemyakin–Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, RAS
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the clarification of the interaction nature of heme-containing pro-teins neuroglobin and cytochrome c. The obtained data show the intra-molecular electron transfer which is presumably needed for the neuroprotective function of neuroglobin.
HADRON BEAM THERAPY AT NRC "KURCHATOV INSTITUTE"
Authors:   National Research Centre ", Klenov G.I. ,   Kurchatov Institute", Khoroshkov V.S. ,   National Research Centre "Kurchatov Institute", Chernykh A.N. ,   National Research Centre "Kurchatov Institute"
Published: September 2023

The article provides a brief overview and trends in the development of proton beam therapy (PBT) in the world. The current results of the work on the implementation of the Federal Scientific and Technical Program approved by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2020 are presented. The program provides for the development and launch of two centers for proton beam therapy on the basis of the National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute" and the National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute" - PNPI.
ASYMPTOTIC SOURCE FUNCTION APPROXIMATION BASED FLUORESCENCE MOLECULAR TOMOGRAPHY: CURRENT STATUS AND PROSPECTS
Authors:   FSUE “Russian Federal Nuclear Center – Zababakhin All-Russia Research Institute of Technical Physics”, Konovalov A.B. , Vlasov V.V. ,   FSUE “Russian Federal Nuclear Center – Zababakhin All-Russia Research Institute of Technical Physics”, Samarin S.I. ,   FSUE “Russian Federal Nuclear Center – Zababakhin All-Russia Research Institute of Technical Physics”, Uglov A.S. ,   FSUE “Russian Federal Nuclear Center – Zababakhin All-Russia Research Institute of Technical Physics”, Solovyev I.D. ,   Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Science, Savitsky A.P. ,   Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Science, Tuchin V.V. ,   Chernyshevsky Saratov State University
Published: September 2023

The paper is devoted to an original method of time-resolved fluorescence molecular tomog-raphy based on asymptotic approximation to the fluorescence source function. It analyzes re-sults the authors have obtained during last 4 years in their testing the method in numerical and physical experiments. The method is inferred to be quite promising and directions of fur-ther research for its verification as a sub-millimeter resolution method are outlined. As a modernization of the method, the authors propose an iterative approach where the fluoro-phore absorption coefficient and fluorescence lifetime are reconstructed successively using a posteriori knowledge on the object from previous iterations.
JUSTIFICATION OF THE USE OF FIBER-OPTIC REFRACTOMETRIC METHOD OF RAPID DIAGNOSIS OF VIRAL DISEASES
Authors:   Penza State University, Murashkina T.I. , Badeev V.A. ,   Penza State University
Published: September 2023

The article substantiates the application of a new method for the diagnosis of viral diseases by measuring the refractive index of biofluid, for example, oral fluid. The analysis of known refractometric methods for measuring refractive indices of liquid media has been carried out, showing their low accuracy, speed and reproducibility of measurement results in real time.The proposed fiber-optic refractometric method for noninvasive rapid diagnosis of viral diseases, including SARS-CoV-2, will eliminate these shortcomings.
BIRTH RATE AND PREVALENCE OF ALLERGY AND JAUNDICE SYNDROME IN THE KRASNODAR ACCORDING TO THE DATA OF THE STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTION MATERNITY HOSPITAL OF KRASNODAR IN THE DYNAMICS OF 5 YEARS
Authors:   Kuban State Medical University, Klimenko Ya.V. , Plotnikova E.Yu. ,   Kuban State Medical University, Pavlyuchenko I.I. ,   Kuban State Medical University, Vasiliev Yu. A. ,   Kuban State Medical University, Stolyarova A.P. ,   Kuban State Medical University, Hakobyan L.G. ,   Kuban State Medical University
Published: September 2023

The article presents the results of a retrospective analysis of statistical data on the birth rate and mortality of newborns, the quantitative composition of persons with allergopathology and hyperbilirubinemia of newborns recorded in the Maternity Hospital of Krasnodar of the Ministry of Health of the CC in the dynamics of 3 years.
ASYMMETRIES IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM OF THE MAXILLOFACIAL REGION IN STROKES
Authors:   Kuban State Medical University, Kulikova I.A. , Murashkina T.I. ,   Penza State University, Badeeva E.A. ,   Penza State University, Plotnikova E.Yu. ,   Kuban State Medical University, Pavlyuchenko I.I. ,   Kuban State Medical University, Vasiliev Yu.A. ,   Kuban State Medical University
Published: September 2023

The article presents an overview of scientific research, the content of which reflects the rela-tionship between maxillofacial pathology, strokes, the cause of their occurrence, modern methods and means of detection.
ARTIFICIAL SYMBIOTIC SYSTEM IN WATER PURIFICATION FROM MAN-MADE POLLUTIONS
Authors:   M.V.Lomonosov  Moscow State University, Savanina Y. V.
Published: September 2023

The article discusses the possibility of obtaining artificial symbioses of cyanobacteria with heterotrophic bacteria isolated from polluted media and their use in water purification from microplastics and associated pollution.
FORMATION OF A DATABASE OF ANTHROPOMETRIC AND PARAMETRIC VALUES OF THE MAXILLOFACIAL REGION
Authors:   Kuban State Medical University, Plotnikova E.Yu. , Murashkina T.I. ,   Penza State University, Badeeva E.A. ,   Penza State University, Olenskaya A.V. ,   Kuban State Medical University, Sukhinin A.A. ,   Kuban State Medical University, Volobuev V.V. ,   Kuban State Medical University, Ayupova F.S. ,   Kuban State Medical University, Arutyunov A.V. ,   Kuban State Medical University, Onopriev V.V. ,   Kuban State Medical University
Published: September 2023

The article provides an example of a methodology for conducting experimental para-clinical studies on the reference points of the maxillofacial region. The technique includes: the pro-cedure for measuring certain points on the face of newborns and adults using a measuring tool in the form of a tape measure. Another method is to measure a photograph of a patient using a ruler and compass. The palate profile is studied and measured on a diagnostic plas-ter model - with a compass and a ruler. A new approach to anthropometric measurement is currently being developed.
DEVELOPMENT OF SPLENIC LYMPHOID LINEAGES IN RATS PRENATALLY AND POSTNATALLY EXPOSED TO THE ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR DDT
Authors:   A.P. Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology of Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution “Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery”, Gagulaeva B.B. , Yaglova N.V. ,   A.P. Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology of Federal State Budg-etary Scientific Institution “Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery”
Published: September 2023

Impact of the endocrine disruptor DDT on prenatal and postnatal development of the spleen was investigated. Low-dose exposure to DDT was found not to affect spleen growth, but dis-turbed differentiation lymphoid cell lineages.
HEMOSTATIC AND REPARATIVE PROPERTIES OF APPLE AND CITRUS PECTIN POWDERS
Authors:   NSEPI HE ", Pavlenko S.G. ,   Kuban Medical Institute", Evglevsky A.A. , Evglevsky A.A. ,   FBGOU HE "Kuban State Medical University", Berdysh D.S. ,   FBGOU HE «Maikop State Technological University»
Published: September 2023

The article presents data on the hemostatic and repair properties of apple and citrus pectin powders in an experiment on laboratory animals. Stopping bleeding from wounds of the kidney and liver with the help of pectin powders occurs within 10 seconds with the formation of a strong fixed clot. Mor-phological data indicate an acceleration of tissue repair of the parenchymal organ in the absence of an eosinophilic reaction.
Users’ perception and satisfaction with library services in Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Oberhiri-Orumah Godwin , Achugbue Edwin I.
Published: September 2023

This study investigates how Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria's library users feel about its services. For academic institutions, the library acts as a key nexus for resources, promoting learning, research, and the sharing of knowledge. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well the library's services meet the requirements and standards of its users, who are mostly students and faculty. A self-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The Taro Yamane formula for determining sample size was applied to arrive at 230 respondents. A total of 230 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and a total of 212(92%) were returned properly completed and usable. The study found that the majority of the respondents are daily visitors to the library, an indication of a heavy use of the library; while electronic library services was rated poor; and the majority of respondents are mostly satisfied with the circulation, reference, serials and reprography services which is rendered by the library but some areas of services like library orientation programme and e-library services were unsatisfactory to them. The study recommended among others that since users’ perception of most of the traditional library services are good, the others like electronic library, services which was rated poor, should be actively attended to, especially to keep up with best practices.
Social intelligence (SI): A sine qua non for the 21st century graduate
Authors: Olurayi Ronke Anke
Published: September 2023

The paper examined why social intelligence is a necessity to the 21st Century graduates. The 21st Century is characterized by technological advancement and change that has revolutionized the way and manner people from different cultures interact and relate with one another in all spheres of life and graduates are not left out. For graduates to function properly and relate effectively with their colleagues at school or the workplace, there is a need for them to learn social intelligence, a soft skill that will help them succeed in their academics, workplaces, leadership and throughout life. Various literature were consulted which confirm that the application of social intelligence has become very relevant to succeeding in this 21st Century. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory was adopted for the work to show how basic needs particularly social needs like love, affection and a sense of belongingness can improve relationships and produce self-awareness leading to self-actualization, the highest level of need desired by any individual.
Information and communication technology (ICT) literacy skills among librarians in tertiary institutions in Imo State
Authors: Orisakwe Kingsley
Published: September 2023

This study explored information and communication technology (ICT) Literacy Skills among Librarians in Tertiary Institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. The study was guided by three objectives and three research questions. The study adopted survey research design. The population and sample of the study were eighty-one (81) librarians in the six tertiary institutions studied, in Imo State. The instrument that was used for data collection was a four-point rating scale based on the research questions. The rating scale is entitled “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy Skills Rating Scale (ILSRS)”. The instrument was given to three specialists in order to establish its face and content validity. The reliability (internal consistency) coefficient of the instrument was computed cluster by cluster using Cronbach alpha. Cluster A of ILSRS yielded reliability coefficient of 0.688, cluster B yielded 0.808 while cluster C yielded reliability coefficients of 0.719. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation. The major findings of the study include: many of the core ICT literacy skills were not possessed by the librarians in tertiary institutions in Imo State. The extent to which ICT skills are possessed by librarians in tertiary institutions in Imo State is not significant; the extent to which ICT literacy skills are of benefit to the librarians in tertiary institutions in Imo State is significantly beyond expectation; and the extent of application of ICT literacy skills acquired by the librarians in tertiary institutions in Imo State to library services is significant. The researcher recommends that: the institutions‟ authorities in conjunction with the library management should encourage the librarians who make personal efforts to acquire ICT skills on their own with little financial, as well as moral back up; The benefits of ICT literacy skills should be fully explored by librarians, and efforts should be made by librarians to integrate ICT literacy skills in all areas of service delivery in the library.
Libraries and access to open online courses
Authors: Ukaegbu Bernadette C. N. , Otu Godwin A.
Published: September 2023

This article aims to raise consciousness about the value of massive open online courses (MOOCs) for learners who cannot afford the exorbitant cost of higher education. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) is a relatively new method of education in the digital age. The courseware is inexpensive, and students can access the materials whenever and wherever they like. MOOCs can be broken down into three distinct types: cMOOCs, xMOOCs, and quasi-MOOCs. A MOOC is an online education programme that allows for an infinite number of participants. The course materials typically consist of videotaped lectures, assigned readings, quizzes, and tests, but students, instructors, and Teaching Assistants (TAs) also have access to discussion boards. Libraries today offer a wider variety of services, communicate with their patrons through more channels, and serve a more varied group of people than ever before. Libraries must vindicate their essential positions in society by maintaining unfettered access to knowledge. Free and open to a huge number of individuals, MOOCs are delivered over the Internet. Hence, libraries are regaining their status as academic hubs. Libraries and librarians can improve the utilization of library resources by supporting MOOCs and promoting the programmes at libraries more effectively than in other settings. While they offer numerous benefits, MOOCs present a number of obstacles related to issues like intellectual property, licensing, technology, data storage and control, etcetera.
Use of library information resources by inmates in custodial centre in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
Authors: Asiru Mufutau Ayobami , Horsfall Millie Nne , Ashiru Risikat Modupe
Published: September 2023

This research work examined the custodial centres’ inmates in Ado Ekiti on use of library information resources to facilitate their literacy and education and become rehabilitated for national development. The descriptive survey desing was adopted for this study. The population comprised the convicts, lifers, awaiting trials, and lodgers, which amounted to 620 inmates as of September 2021. Purposive sampling technique was adopted to select both the convicts and the lifers among them as these targets have the opportunity to serve five years and more jail term, and the population now amounts to 135 inmates as the sample size while total enumeration swas chosen at the end to count the sample size. A large percentage of the inmates agreed that the use of library information resources was a must for them. It was found that majority of the inmates wished to become university graduates. It was also found that most of the information resources that could meet the users’ needs were not available. It was recommended that government should assist these vulnerable people by equipping the centre’s library with the relevant information resources that would go a long way to rehabilitate the inmates.
Librarians’ attitudes towards training programmes on ICT application in Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar
Authors: Asuquo Bassey Effiong , Williams Agatha-Amba Inyang
Published: September 2023

The study was carried out to investigate librarian's attitude to training programmes on ICT application in Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTECH) Library, Calabar. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between librarians' age, gender, educational qualification and competence and training programmes on ICT applications in Cross River State University. Four research questions were posed to guide the study as well as four hypotheses formulated and tested using appropriate statistical tools. The statistical tools used for data analysis were descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square- x2). Structured questionnaire items of librarians' attitude to training programmes on ICT application (LATPICTA) were used as instrument to obtain data. Survey descriptive research design was the research design. The instrument was administered to the whole population of 17 library professionals/staff of the CRUTECH, Library. The result of analysis of data revealed that there is no significant relationship between librarians' age, gender, educational qualification and competence and training programmes on ICT application. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that government of Cross River State as well as the CRUTECH Library authority should double their efforts towards ensuring regular in-house training, seminars, etc. of librarians.
An x-ray of the challenges of accessing the resources and facilities for administering university libraries in Nigeria
Authors: Busayo Isaac Oluwadare , Akinyede Bunmi Motunrayo
Published: September 2023

This study, simply, is an x-ray of the challenges of accessing the resources and facilities for administering university libraries in Nigeria. The total population for the study comprised of fifty (50) university libraries, namely federal, state and private universities, spread across Nigeria. Forty-one (41) responses were received, duly completed and found useable for the study, representing 82%. The entire population of this study was sampled using total enumeration sampling technique. Questionnaire was used to elicit data from the respondents, mainly university librarians, and the deputy university librarians, in some cases. Findings from the study revealed that the major challenges of administering university libraries in Nigeria are staffing, especially, the academic librarians, prompt acquisition of current and relevant books/journals, subscription to relevant databases among others. The study also revealed that some libraries have clearly written acquisition policy, thus, library users: viz, lecturers, students and non-teaching staff, are free to recommend titles for acquisition. The study also revealed that most libraries do not form a consortium with other libraries, for ease of subscription to databases and some libraries depend mainly on trial version of databases in rendering services.
Adoption of information and communication technology on service delivery in federal university libraries in Nigeria
Authors: Denen Iveren , Akor Philip U. , Udensi Julie N.
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study is to investigate effects of the adoption of ICT facilities on service delivery in federal university libraries in Nigeria. With the advent of Information and Communication Technologies, provision of library services to users has considerably changed. As a result of these changes, library users are expected to witness changes in search of their day to day information needs in the library for maximum satisfaction. In order to be enterprising, library professionals have fully incorporated the use of ICT facilities in their operation and services. The study was purposively determined level of adoption of ICT facilities and services were survey research designed was adopted using the population of Two hundred and Seventy three (273) librarians as the sample size for the study. Data collection was carried out using questionnaire as an instrument where data analysis was done using frequency counts for answering research questions while hypothesis was tested using chi-square. The study found adequate level of adopted ICT facilities and library services in first-generation federal university libraries and concluded that since the findings of the study indicates a relationship between the level of facilities and services (including educational services) provided, the need for substantial investment in ICT and continuous upgrading of existing facilities and training become imperative for optimal benefits of modern education. The study finally recommended that; librarians should be given adequate and continuous training to effectively operate the ICT facilities.
Administrative functions and library services in tertiary institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Otu Maria T.
Published: September 2023

This study examined administrative functions and library services in tertiary institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of the study, five research questions and five research hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Literature was reviewed based on the variables in the study. The survey design was adopted for this study. Here 208 respondents (professional and paraprofessional librarians) constituted the sample of the study. A 41-item questionnaire titled “Administrative Functions and Library Services. Questionnaire (AFLSQ)” was constructed by the researcher and used for data collection. Data collected were subjected to analysis using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that there was significant influence of planning, organizing, directing, staffing and funding on library services. The study recommends among others that administrators of tertiary institutions libraries should encourage human resources development programmes like seminars and in-service training of staff to promote the provision of library services in their libraries. Also administrators of tertiary institutions libraries should be provided with adequate funds by government to implement their policy decisions relating to planning, organizing, directing, staffing and funding for effective and proper administration of their libraries.
Students’ use of academic research databases in polytechnics libraries in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Emezaiwakpor Martin Oniovoghai , Asifor Patience Ogbugbu
Published: September 2023

This paper showcased the extent of students’ use of academic research databases in polytechnics libraries in Delta State Nigeria. The paper adopted the descriptive survey design, and a simple random technique was adopted to select 700 student. A structured questionnaire was distributed to the respondents, in which only 519 was successfully retrieved and these were used for data analysis. The different types of academic research databases, the extent of their usage, the reasons why the institutions under investigation choose these databases, and also the constraints students faced in their usage in polytechnic libraries in Delta State Nigeria were discussed. The study reported that, there are few academic research database been subscribed to by these institutions under investigation, there is low level on the extent of academic research database usage by students of the three polytechnics in Delta State Nigeria and Issues such as lack of related database, lack of skills in handling search engines, erratic power supply, lack of database subscription are some of the constraints faced by the students in the polytechnic libraries in Delta State Nigeria. This paper addressed the types of academic research databases use and went further to reveal the extent of usage, the reasons why these institution under investigation choose the particular databases and further reveals the constraints faced by students of Polytechnic libraries in Delta State Nigeria. The findings of the study will inform librarians and academic institutions in developing countries to see the need to make ready provision for academic research databases for student consultations in other to improve their academic performances. The study reported the students’ use of academic research databases in polytechnics libraries in Delta State Nigeria.
INTELLIGENT MUSIC APPLICATIONS: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR MUSICIANS AND LISTENERS
Authors: TABAK Cihan
Published: September 2023

The incorporation of artificial intelligence and machine learning into intelligent music applications presents fresh avenues for musical expression. These applications allow the production of emotionally responsive pieces by analysing and interpreting the emotions conveyed within music. Furthermore, they aid collaborative music-making by connecting musicians in diverse locations and enabling real-time collaboration via cloud-based platforms. The objective of this research is to present information regarding the production, distribution, and consumption of music, which has a close association with technology. Through document analysis, the prospective advantages of incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning into the music industry are assessed from diverse vantage points, analysing potential models and areas of application. It also proposes further research to enhance artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, guaranteeing their responsible and ethical use, and unlocking new avenues for musical innovation.
PENGARUH FINANCIAL LEVERAGE, DAN NET PROFIT MARGIN TERHADAP RETURN OF EQUITY PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR SUB SEKTOR MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2015-2019
Authors: Wati Erna , Arjuniadi Arjuniadi , Mahrizal Mahrizal
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Financial Leverage dan Net Profit Margin secara parsial dan simultan terhadap Return Of Equity yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yang di peroleh dari perusahaan makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Populasi dari penelitian ini yaitu ada 32 perusahaan pada tahun 2015 sampai dengan 2019 yang sampelnya terdiri dari 29 (dua puluh sembilan) perusahaan, sedangkan teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan model regresi linear berganda. Teknik pengujian data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini meliputi Uji Asumsi Klasik yang terdiri dari uji normalitas, uji autokorelasi, uji multikolinearitas, dan terakhir uji heterokedastisitas. Hasil Penelitian secara simultan menunjukan bahwa nilai Fhitung adalah 6.960 dengan tingkat signifikasi sebesar 0,007a (lebih kecil dari α = 0,05). Hal ini menunjukan bahwa variabel Financial Leverage dan Net Profit Margin secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Return Of Equity. Dan juga hasil penelitian secara parsial berdasarkan perbandingan untuk variabel Financial Leverage memperoleh nilai thitung ttabel (0.593 1.97) dengan tingkat signifikasi sebesar 0.561, dapat disimpulkan secara parsial menunjukan bahwa variabel Financial Leverage berpengaruh namun tidak signifikan terhadap Return Of Equity. Berdasarkan juga perbandingan untuk variabel Net Profit Margin memperoleh nilai thitung ttabel (3.716 1.97) dengan tingkat signifikasi sebesar 0.002 dapat disimpulkan secara parsial menunjukan bahwa variabel Net Profit Margin berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Return Of Equity. Kata Kunci: Financial Leverage dan Net Profit Margin Terhadap Return Of Equity
PENGARUH STORE ATMOSPHERE DAN VARIASI PRODUK TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN DI TOKO TEKSTIL MULIA TEX BEUREUNUEN KABUPATEN PIDIE
Authors: Sapitri Adinda , Zulkifli Zulkifli , Yusnidar Cut
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui “Pengaruh Store Atmosphere dan Variasi Produk terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen di Toko Tekstil Mulya Tex Beureunuen Kabupaten Pidie”. Dimana variabel independen yaitu Store Atmosphere (X1) dan Variasi Produk (X2), dan Kepuasan Konsumen (Y) sebagai variabel dependennya. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah konsumen yang membeli pada Pelanggan Toko Tekstil Mulya Tex Beureunuen Kabupaten Pidie. Kemudian digunakan metode Simple Random Sampling, yaitu pengambilan sampel anggota populasi dilakukan secara acak tanpa memperhatikan strata yang ada dalam populasi itu. Sampel dalam penilitian ini adalah 100 responden. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan metode survey melalui kuesioner yang diisi oleh responden. Kemudian data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis regresi berganda. Analisis ini meliputi Uji Validitas, Uji Reliabilitas, Analisis Regresi berganda Uji Asumsi Klasik, Uji Hipotesis melalui Uji f dan Uji t, serta analisis Koefisien Determinasi (R²). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diperoleh persamaan regresi: Y =  10,473 + 0,329 X1 + 0,264 X2 . Berdasarkan hasil analisis di atas dapat disimpulkan bahwa dari ketiga variabel yang diteliti, ternyata variabel Store Atmosphere (X1), mempunyai pengaruh yang paling dominan sebesar 32.9%  terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen (Y) di Toko Tekstil Mulya Tex Beureunuen Kabupaten Pidie. Pengaruh antara variabel dependen dan independen yaitu masing-masing variabel Store Atmosphere (X1) dan Variasi Produk (X2), terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen (Y) di Toko Tekstil Mulya Tex Beureunuen Kabupaten Pidie dengan indeks korelasi sebesar 46,3% Ini berarti hubungan tersebut sangat kuat.  Kemudian indeks determinasi masing-masing Store Atmosphere (X1) dan Variasi Produk (X2) sebesar 0,214 atau 21,4%, ini berarti berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen (Y) di Toko Tekstil Mulya Tex Beureunuen Kabupaten Pidie yaitu  sebesar 78,6% yang dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini. Kata kunci : Store Atmosphere, Variasi Produk dan  Kepuasan Konsumen.
PENGARUH PERILAKU ORGANISASI DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP EFESIENSI PELAYANAN PUBLIK PADA DINAS KEPENDUDUKAN DAN PENCATATAN SIPIL KABUPATEN PIDIE
Authors: Nita Agus , Abdullah Husaini , Umar Nyak
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui “Pengaruh Perilaku organisasi dan Kepuasan kerja Terhadap Efesiensi pelayanan publik Pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Pidie”. Dimana variabel independen yaitu Perilaku organisasi (X1) dan Kepuasan kerja (X2), dan Efesiensi pelayanan publik (Y) sebagai variabel dependennya. Pegawai yang bekerja pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Pidie baik pegawai tetap maupun pegawai kontrak yang mana jumlahnya 72 Pegawai. Seluruh populasi dalam penelitian ini diambil sebagai Sampel dengan menggunakan teknik Convinience Sampling. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan metode survey melalui kuesioner yang diisi oleh responden. Kemudian data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis regresi berganda. Analisis ini meliputi Uji Validitas, Uji Reliabilitas, Analisis Regresi berganda Uji Asumsi Klasik, Uji Hipotesis melalui Uji F dan Uji t, serta analisis Koefisien Determinasi (R²). Y = 3.111 + 0.489 X1+ 0.394 X2. Hubungan antara variabel dependen dan independen yaitu masing-masing variabel perilaku organisasi (X1), Kepuasan kerja (X2) terhadap efesiensi pelayanan publik pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Pidie dengan indeks korelasi sebesar 84.4% Ini berarti hubungan tersebut sangat kuat. Kemudian indeks determinasi masing-masing variabel perilaku organisasi (X1), kepuasan kerja (X2) sebesar 71.32%, ini berarti kedua variabel berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap efesiensi pelayanan publik pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Pidie, dan sebesar 28.7% yang dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini. Kata kunci : Perilaku organisasi, Kepuasan kerja, Efesiensi pelayanan publik
Pengaruh Kompetensi Auditor, Workload, dan Time Budget Pressure, Terhadap Kualitas Audit Dengan Etika Audit Sebagai Variabel Pemoderasi
Authors: Rizky Muhammad Alfa , Dwi Astuti Christina
Published: September 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menemukan informasi dari kompetensi Auditor, workload, dan time budget pressure, apakah bisa mempengaruhi terhadap kualitas audit yang mana disertai dengan variabel pemoderasi yaitu etika audit. Jenis dan metode dalam observasi ini yaitu kuantitatif dan kuesioner yang mana populasi dalam observasi ini yaitu auditor yang tentunya masih bekerja di Kantor Akuntan Publik di Jakarta. Dalam memilih sampel yang akan diambil pada observasi ini tentunya menggunakan purposive dan snowball sampling dimana sampling yang didapatkan berjumlah 216 responden. Kesimpulannya hasil yang didapatkan dalam observasi ini yaitu  kompetensi auditor berpengaruh positif terhadap kualitas audit. Sementara time budget pressure terbukti berpengaruh negative, workload tidak berpengaruh negatif terhadap kualitas audit. Selain itu, etika audit tidak mampu memperkuat pengaruh kompetensi auditor terhadap kualitas audit dan etika audit tidak mampu memperlemah pengaruh dari workload, time budget pressure terhadap kualitas audit.
Effects of Online Distribution for Marketing of Budget Accommodation Segment in Kolkata, India
Authors: Biswas Dr. Soumendra Nath , Pal Mr. Sudipta Kumar
Published: September 2023

The budget accommodation segment has witnessed a significant shift with the rise of online distribution channels. While these platforms offer vast opportunities, they also bring forth a set of substantial challenges. This paper discusses the primary challenges faced by budget accommodation providers in the online distribution sphere and proposes solutions to address them. The key challenges include market saturation and competition, revenue management complexity, and the critical role of online reputation and reviews. The intense competition among numerous online travel agencies and accommodation platforms has made it challenging for budget accommodations to differentiate themselves and maintain profitability. Revenue management complexities arise from dynamic pricing and rate parity issues, which can lead to revenue leakage. Additionally, online reviews and reputation management are critical, as negative feedback can severely impact bookings and revenue. To address these challenges, budget accommodation providers can focus on differentiation through personalized experiences and value-added services. They can also utilize revenue management tools and data analytics to optimize pricing strategies and ensure rate parity. Active engagement with guests and prompt response to reviews, along with maintaining consistent service quality, can help manage online reputation effectively. In summary, while online distribution presents challenges for budget accommodations, innovative strategies and technology adoption can empower providers to thrive in a competitive landscape, ensuring sustainable growth and guest satisfaction.
Record Management Practices and the Performance of Produce Dealers in Lira City
Authors: Odongo Douglas Daniel , Mwesigwa David
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The study aimed to determine the effect of record management practices on the performance of produce dealers in lira city, Uganda. Specifically, the examined record filling, record retention and record retrieval on performance of produce dealers.

Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional study design, which employed a mixed methods approach of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of 195 respondents, which comprised of produce dealers in Lira City. Both the Simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling technique were used to select a sample of 103 participants. The researcher adopted Self-Administered Questionnaires to collect quantitative data and an interview guide to collect qualitative data. Both descriptive statistics (mean, and standard deviation), and inferential statistics (correlation and regression) were used to analyse numerical data. Content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data.

Findings: The findings revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between record filling, record retrieval and performance while insignificant relationship was realised between record retention and performance. Further, it was revealed that record filling and record retrieval yields a significant effect on performance while record retention yields insignificant effect on performance.

Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study concluded that record management significantly affects performance of produce dealers in Lira City. It is encouraged that, for good performance of produce dealers, the authorities of Lira City should enhance that capacity of business people in record management by training them in record management. This study is very instrumental in unveiling the pertaining issues in the field of produce dealers, which has become a very lucrative business in Uganda in terms of how record keeping is a central aspect in their day-to-day operations.
Corruption as a Barrier to Health Service Delivery in Lira District, Uganda
Authors: Okori Tonny , Obici Gilbert , Mwesigwa David
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This study set to investigate the relationship between corruption and health service delivery in the Lira district. Four objectives were targeted: determining the effect of corruption on health service delivery, examining corrupt actions, mechanisms of fighting corruption and challenges faced by the public in fighting corruption in Lira district.
Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional study design that employed a mixed-methods approach of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of 120 people, which comprised patients, in-charges of Ogur and Amach Health Center IV, village health teams, and some community leaders. The researcher used self-administered questionnaires to collect data, an interview guide, and a focus group discussion checklist for qualitative. The descriptive statistics (mean, frequency, and standard deviation) and the regression statistics were used to determine the effect of corruption on health service delivery.
Findings: The study found that corruption is associated with poor health service delivery in government health facilities. The regression coefficient of 0.97 and R-square of 0.97 reveal a strong correlation, which affects health service delivery by 38.2 percentage points. There are numerous corruption actions in health facilities, such as the selling of government drugs to patients; bribery, especially in the outpatient department; theft of health commodities; nepotism; favoritism; segregation at all service points in health facilities; and poor accountability. The mechanisms of fighting corruption in the health sector were community empowerment, community campaigns against corruption, reporting of suspected cases of corruption, tight supervision of government employees, and others. The challenges faced by the public in fighting against corruption were lack of community empowerment, a lack of information, unclear reporting channels for corrupt perpetrators, community ignorance, and fears of being mistreated by health workers, a weak political system, and bribery.
Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: It was recommended that the government of Uganda should increase health worker salaries; tighten supervision of health workers at least weekly for effective monitoring; and a contract for fighting corruption be awarded to a private company because it worked well with the Apac anti-corruption coalition (TACC). This study contributes to the re-awakening of stakeholders on the depth of corruption in basic service delivery in Uganda.