bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Core Stability Trainings on Functional Movement Screening Scores and Trunk Muscle Endurance in Female Kyokushin Karate Athletes
Authors: Rahimi Mohammad , Samadi Hadi , Nikzade Abbasi Zohre , Rahnama Afsane
Published: October 2023

Background: The objective of this study was to examine the impact of six weeks of core instability training on functional movement screening (FMS) scores and core trunk endurance in female Kyokushin karate athletes. Methods: Thirty female Kyokushin Karate athletes aged 14 - 18 years were recruited and randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group (n = 15 per group). Functional movement patterns, including the FMS, Sorenson, and McGill tests, were assessed before and after the intervention. The experimental group underwent six weeks of Kyokushin Karate training, while the control group performed core stability exercises. The statistical analysis involved paired t-tests and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), with a significance level set at P ≤ 0.05. Results: The paired t-test results indicated a significant difference in pre- and post-test scores in both the control and experimental groups (P < 0.05). However, the ANCOVA showed no significant differences between the groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Both Kyokushin training and core stability exercises have been found to increase core stability and FMS scores. Therefore, it can be suggested that Kyokushin Karate athletes may not need to perform separate core stability exercises as part of their training routine.
The Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Using CTS and MRI in Iran: Evidence from an Interrupted Time Series Analysis
Authors: Mahmood Pour-Azari Monireh , Badiee Nasim , Kazemi Karyani Ali , Soltani Shahin , Rezaei Satar
Published: October 2023

Background: There is limited available evidence regarding the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and the use of medical technology in Iran. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the usage of MRI and CTS in the west of Iran. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on collected data regarding the usage of MRI and CTS for 58 months from the health information systems of public hospitals in Kermanshah province (36 months before and 22 months after the pandemic). An interrupted time series analysis with segmented regression was used to assess the effect of the pandemic on the use of MRI and CTS. The population data were also obtained from the Statistics Centre of Iran (SCI). Results: After the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a significant increase (67.1%) in the use of CTS, while MRI decreased by 50.8%. In the first month of the pandemic, there was a reduction (14%) in using CTS and a significant decrease (81%) in using MRI compared to the pre-COVID-19 baseline level. However, after the initial reduction, there were significant increases in the use of CTS (20.4 per 100,000 population) and MRI (0.21 per 100,000 population) every month during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions: Based on the results, there was an increase in the use of CT scans and a decrease in the use of MRI after the pandemic, consistent with previous studies in other countries. Further studies are required to analyze the factors affecting the use of healthcare services during crises to improve preparedness for future pandemics.
Identification of Etiological Agents of Pertussis-Like Syndrome in Children Younger Than 5 Years Old Hospitalized in Southwestern Iran
Authors: Shamsizadeh Ahmad , Nikfar Roya , Bavarsadiankhah Elham , Abbasi-Montazeri Effat , Neisi Niloofar , Arshadi Maniya
Published: October 2023

Background: Despite the global vaccination program, there are many new cases of pertussis in different societies annually. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of some microorganisms associated with pertussis-like syndrome and compare the clinical presentations between Bordetella pertussis and pertussis-like syndrome in children. Methods: Children younger than 5 years old suspected of pertussis-like syndrome were admitted to a hospital in Ahvaz, Iran, and examined from July 2018 to July 2019. Nasopharyngeal samples were evaluated using molecular methods. The studied microorganisms were the following: Bordetella pertussis, B. parapertussis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and parainfluenza virus type III. Results: Forty-five children were enrolled. Bordetella pertussis was detected in 15 cases (33.3%), respiratory syncytial virus in 14 (31.1%), C. pneumoniae in 3 (6.7%), and parainfluenza virus type III in 3 (6.7%). The collected samples were negative in terms of M. pneumoniae, adenovirus, and B. parapertussis. In the case of paroxysmal cough, the clinical symptoms were significantly different between pertussis and pertussis-like groups. Conclusions: The results indicated that children with pertussis-like syndrome are commonly infected with B. pertussis and respiratory syncytial virus, so more attention should be paid to this issue. The study also demonstrated the importance of molecular diagnosis methods, along with diagnosis based on clinical symptoms, in children suspected of pertussis-like syndrome.
Antarctica – A unique location for the testing of polymers
Authors: Tocháček Jiří , Láska Kamil , Bálková Radka , Kapler Pavel , Váczi Peter , Krmíček Lukáš
Published: October 2023

The Johann Gregor Mendel Czech Antarctic Station (JGM), located in the northern part of James Ross Island in Antarctica, provides a facility for research in many scientific disciplines, such as geography, geology, climatology and biology. In 2015 its activities were extended by the testing of plastics. When synthetic polymers, often referred to as plastics, are exposed to outdoor conditions they undergo irreversible changes due to the absorption of incident solar UV radiation and the consequent reactions with oxygen. Their stability and reliability for outdoor applications are tested through weathering at various locations around the world. Until 2015, when systematic research into plastics started at the JGM, no information on the resistance of plastics to the Antarctic climate was available.
Spectral characteristics of bryophyte carpet and mat subformation showing a vitality-dependent color pattern: Comparison for two distant regions of maritime Antarctica
Authors: Puhovkin Anton , Smykla Jerzy , Váczi Peter , Parnikoza Ivan
Published: October 2023

Spectral characteristics of the bryophyte carpet and mat subformation on Nelson Island (South Shetlands Islands) and Galindez Island (Argentine Islands, Graham Coast) were analyzed using spectral reflectance characteristics. A set of 9 specific reflectance indices were calculated and compared between two locations for the same type of moss vegetation formed by Sanionia georgicouncinata and Warnstorfia spp. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) is efficient in discriminating between the two contrasting color/ecological moss community classes, i.e. such as less vigorous or dead and vigorous. However, NDVI is not sufficiently sensitive to discriminate intermediate vitality states. Presented data also demonstrates that complementary application of two indices, NDVI and Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI), can be promising for follow-up studies focused on the determination of the color differences attributed to ecolophysiological state of a moss community. With the same values of NDVI, bryophyte carpet and mat subformation on Galindez Island are characterized by higher values of the OSAVI, which can be used as an indicator for further monitoring.
PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI DAPUR HIDUP SIAGA STUNTING MELALUI PELATIHAN BUDIKDAMBER DAN BUDIDAYA CHAYA KEPADA IBU BALITA
Authors: Atmadja Taufiq Firdaus Al-Ghifari , A’yunin Nur Arifah Qurota , Neni Neni
Published: October 2023

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem caused by prolonged insufficient intake of nutrients due to inappropriate feeding practices over an extended period. Based on interviews with community health workers and mothers of toddlers in the Karanganyar area, the high prevalence of stunting is suspected to be due to the lack of understanding among the community regarding the importance of nutrition for child growth and development. Therefore, a solution that can be pursued involves the creation of locally sourced complementary feeding (MPASI) that is economically friendly yet rich in nutritional content, through the introduction of the Stunting Alert Kitchen (Dapur Hidup Siaga Stunting) using the budikdamber method and chaya cultivation. The implementation of this solution includes Focus Group Discussions (FGD), Stunting Alert Kitchen training and practice sessions for budikdamber and chaya cultivation, as well as guidance, monitoring, and evaluation. The outcomes of these activities include enthusiastic participation from the attendees. The sessions began with an introduction to chaya cultivation. Cultivating chaya plants is relatively simple as they do not require special treatment. Growing chaya in household gardens can support the household's food security by providing nutritious vegetables, enhancing overall health, and ensuring optimal nutritional intake. The subsequent activity involved budikdamber training. The advantage of budikdamber is its ability to serve as a means of fish cultivation in buckets without the need for pond space. It also allows for hydroponic cultivation of vegetables, which piqued the interest of mothers of toddlers.
Benchmarking of ResNet models for breast cancer diagnosis using mammographic images
Authors: Macit Hasan Serdar , Sabanci Kadir
Published: October 2023

Breast cancer is one of the cancer types with a high mortality rate worldwide. Early diagnosis is of great importance to reduce this mortality rate. Computer-aided early diagnosis systems enable doctors to make more precise and faster decisions. The Mammographic Image Analysis Society (MIAS) dataset was used in this study. The breast area was selected by masking in mammography images. The number of images was increased using data augmentation techniques. Mammography images were classified as normal, benign and malignant using four different ResNet models. The highest classification accuracy was achieved by using ResNet18 model with 93.83%. The accuracies obtained with ResNet50, ResNet101 and ResNet152 were 87.24%, 87.44% and 91.25% respectively.
Pengaruh Pelayanan Administrasi Kependudukan Dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Di Kecamatan Wera
Authors: Rosdiyanti Evi , Khairunnisah Noni Antika , Mawardi Mawardi
Published: October 2023

Pemerintah merupakan sebagai wadah penyedia layana pablik yang dimana di butuhkan oleh masyarakat harus bertanggung jawab yang diaman terus berupaya dalam memberikan pelayanan yang terbaik bagi masyarakat yang menuntukan berhasilan pelayanan pablik. Di sisi lain kepuasan masyarakat terhadap  pelayanan pablik merupakan tolak ukur keberhasilan pelayanan pablik. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian diskrtif dengan menggunakan pendekat kuantitatif untuk mengetaui kualitas pelayanan pablik di bidang administrasi kepedudukan di Kecamatan Wera. Teknis analisis data yang digunakan merupakan adalah model interaktif. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahwa kualitas layanan pablik di bidang administrasi kependudukan di Kecamatan Wera di lihat dari aspek fasilitas fisik, jamina, empati sebagai pelayanan umum di Kecamatan Wera masih sedikit belum memehuni fasilitas yang memadai untuk memberikan fasilitas terhadap masyarakat agar masyarakat merasakan kepuasan dari pelayanan public.
PENGARUH UKURAN PERUSAHAAN (FIRM SIZE) DAN PROFITABILITAS PERUSAHAAN (PROFITABILITY) TERHADAP STRUKTUR MODAL (CAPITAL STRUCTURE)
Authors: Yanti Andriani Neneng
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan pada 12 perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2018 – 2021. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh ukuran perusahaan dan profitabilitas terhadap struktur modal pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2018-2021. Desain dalam penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian ini menggunakan metode ex-post facto. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 12 perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di BEI dengan teknik nonprobability sampling menggunakan teknik sampel jenuh. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder yaitu laporan keuangan selama periode 2018 – 2021. Metode analisis statistik dan analisis hubungan digunakan analisis korelasi pearson, koefisien determinasi, regresi linear berganda dan untuk menguji hipotesis digunakan uji t dan uji F. Hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan dapat diketahui bahwa Ukuran Perusahaan dan Profitabilitas memiliki hubungan linear dengan Sktruktur Modal, dengan kriteria keeratan hubungan yang sangat kuat kuat dengan nilai R sebesar 0,909. Demikian juga hasil analisis regresi linear berganda menunjukkan hubungan yang posititf dan searah, dinyatakan dengan persamaan Y = 0,709 + 0,035X1 + 0,625X2. Dari analisis koefisien determinasi (R2) menujukkan bahwa besarnya pengaruh Ukuran Perusahaan dan Profitabilitas terhadap Struktur Modal sebesar 82,6%, sisanya sebesar 17,4% dipengaruhi variabel lain yang tidak diteliti. Hasil uji signifikansi secara simultan diketahui bahwa Ukuran Perusahaan dan Profitabilitas memiliki nilai sig < 0,05 (0,000 < 0,05) dan memiliki nilai F hitung > F tabel yaitu 21,419 > 4,103, sehingga dapat disimpulkan hipotesis yang diajukan dapat diterima bahwa Ukuran Perusahaan dan Profitabilitas secara bersama-sama berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Struktur Modal.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Water Management Projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alghadeer Sultan Ghadeer
Published: October 2023

This paper investigates the potential for utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve water distribution management in Saudi Arabia. With increasing population and water scarcity, there is a need for more efficient water management. The paper reviews successful applications of AI and internet of things (IoT) in water distribution in other countries, in order to identify best practices that could be applied in Saudi Arabia. Challenges such as lack of infrastructure, data, human capabilities, and regulations are discussed. Findings indicate that AI and IoT can reduce water waste, leaks, and costs, but an adequate infrastructure and vision are needed.
Assessing the accessibility, conservation and production of fodder for livestock for the agro pastoral societies in Magu district, Tanzania.
Authors:   , Rustis Glory
Published: October 2023

The access to adequate and high-quality livestock fodder has become a great challenge which in turn threatens the sustainability of the agro pastoral societies in Magu district. This study was done to assess the accessibility, conservation and production for the agro-pastoral societies in Magu district, Tanzania. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select the sample plots allocation and the households for interview in the study area. The findings revealed that there are no significant differences in diversity and relative species abundance between the highland and lowland agro-ecological zones (p = 0.009 and z = 45.5). However, the results show significant differences in the diversity of fodder species between the highland and lowland zones. Household survey was done to assess the accessibility, conservation and production of livestock fodder. The results reveal that, seasonal variation (dry and wet) shaped the accessibility of fodder within the agro-pastoral households. Households land size, number of livestock, and physical capital indicated a positive influence (p = 0.009, p = 0.083, p = 0.002 respectively) on the accessibility of fodder in the wet seasons while, households’ land size, physical capital and the number of livestock (p = 0.000; p = 0.027; p = 0.075 respectively) indicated the negative influence during the dry season. Households’ head level of education and income (p = 0.035; p = 0.087) show a greater influence on the conservation of rangelands and fodder sources. Results also show that the need for livestock feed and the need to protect the environment both motivate agro pastoralists to invest in fodder production however, poor assets households were more interested in livestock feed than their counterparts. Therefore, this study suggests the need to improve the community livelihood by enhancing households’ socioeconomic development through extension services regarding fodder and livestock production
Iot-based computer laboratory equipment tracking system: a case of Université du lac Tanganyika
Authors:   , Ntafatiro Alvareze
Published: October 2023

In today’s digital age, computer laboratories’ adoption in academic institutions and the security of equipment are crucial to ensure their effective functioning and prevent equipment loss or damage. These laboratories have valuable equipment, such as laptops, switches, routers, projectors, printers, and scanners, that require proper security measures to prevent losses or damages. Manual methods such as pen and paper, spreadsheets and tracking software have been commonly used in the past for equipment tracking. However, these approaches have certain limitations, such as being time-consuming, having limited storage and retrieval abilities, and not providing real-time updates. To overcome these challenges and enhance the lab equipment tracking system, the objective of the developed system is to identify the necessary requirements for designing, developing and validating an IoT-based computer lab equipment tracking system to manage high-value lab equipment at Université du Lac Tanganyika (ULT) university and prevent the unauthorised removal of equipment from the laboratory. The study employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to track and identify automatically tags attached to the equipment. This study used Agile’s Scrum framework as a system development approach, and a qualitative research approach, including interviews, observations, and focus group discussions, was used to collect data for the functional and non functional requirements. An ESP32 microcontroller was used to collect and process data from sensors and send the data to the IoT cloud. An Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption and decryption algorithm using a 128-bit key was implemented to ensure the secure transmission of RFID data. The system also features an automatic lock-unlock mechanism to prevent equipment from moving out of the lab without authorisation. A web application with a simple interface was developed for the equipment management system. Ultimately, the system validation process engaged 51 participants comprising IT managers, lab assistants, lab technicians, and lab users. All participants filled out a system evaluation form which resulted in positive responses. The results of the system validation analysis indicate an average of 87% of performance, availability, accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Therefore, ULT University accepted the system due to its effectiveness, security features, and user-friendly interface.
Development of early warning system for human wildlife conflict using deep learning, IoT and SMS
Authors:   , Ronoh Emmanuel
Published: October 2023

Human-wildlife conflict is a significant challenge to communities living in areas close to wildlife game parks and reserves. It is more evident in the United Republic of Tanzania whose economy depends on agriculture and wildlife tourism as a significant source of income for her citizens and foreign exchange respectively. The proposed system is a low-power and low-cost early-warning system using deep learning, Internet of Things (IoT) and Short Message Service (SMS) to support human-wildlife conflict response teams in mitigating these problems. The proposed system comprises three basic units: sensing unit, processing unit, and alerting unit. The sensing unit consists of a Global Positioning System (GPS) module, a passive infrared (PIR) sensor, and a Raspberry Pi camera. The PIR sensor module detects animal nearby using its heat signature, the GPS collects and records the current system location while the Raspberry pi camera takes an image after the PIR sensor has detected the animal nearby using its heat signature. The processing unit with the main unit uses a Raspberry microcomputer to perform image inferencing using the “you look only once” (YOLO) algorithm and data processing. The last unit is an alerting unit that uses Global System for Mobile Communications module to send an alerting SMS message to the community response team leader and the human-wildlife conflict response team whenever wild animals are detected near the park’s border. Therefore, the system detects, identifies, and reports wild animals detected using SMS. General Packet Radio Service cellular network provides internet connectivity for the purpose of data collection to enable monitoring and storage in the cloud. An online visualization system was developed using google maps to show the location of wildlife detected by the camera trap. The park rangers track the wildlife online to acquire important information before the wildlife wanders out of the park. This system was developed using the open-source Raspberry pi which is cost effective even for low-income communities who are targeted by the system
Deep learning model for predicting stock prices in Tanzania
Authors:   , Joseph Samuel
Published: October 2023

e prediction models help to provide investors with tools for making better data driven decisions. Machine learning and deep learning techniques have been successively utilized in various countries to develop these models. However, there is a shortage of literature on the efforts to exploit these techniques to forecast stock prices in Tanzania. Hence, this study was conducted to address this gap. The study selected active companiesfrom the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) and developed Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (Bi-LSTM) and Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) models to forecast the next day closing prices of the companies. Long Short-Term Memory was the overall best model with a Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 4.1818 and Mean Absolute Error (MAE) of 2.1695. Findings revealed that it was significant to account for the number of outstanding shares of each company when developing a joint model for forecasting the stock prices of multiple companies. Specifically, LSTM attained an RMSE of 10.4734 before accounting for outstanding shares and 4.7424 after accounting for outstanding shares, showing an improvement of 54.72%. Furthermore, findings showed that investors’ participation attributes helped to improve prediction accuracy. Specifically, LSTM realized an RMSE of 4.1818 when these attributes were appended from that of 4.7424 without them, showing an improvement of 11.8%. The resulting model was deployed in a web-based prototype, whereby, end-user validation results indicated that 76% of respondents rated the system as High in terms of its forecasting ability. In future, the study recommends exploration of more features.
Human-elephant interactions: exploring conflicts and drivers in enduimet wildlife management area, Tanzania
Authors:   , Sanare, John
Published: October 2023

A globally rapid land use/land cover change in human-transformed landscapes alters the interface of human-wildlife interactions due to shifting socio-ecological and environmental pressures. Understanding these shifts is crucial for mitigating repeated negative interactions that escalate conflict states between people and wildlife. This study aimed to understand land use/land cover change changes between1989–2019, with more recent spatio-temporal patterns of high pressure at the human-elephant interface, and potentially underlying environmental and human driven factors that affect elephant movement patterns. The study analyzed a dataset of 923 human-elephant conflict occurrences, mainly crop foraging incidents in the Enduimet between the years 2016 and 2020 and combined these data with land use/land cover change for year 2019 to understand potential drivers of conflict. Furthermore, GPS datasets of elephants collared between 2019 to 2020 used to understand elephant movement patterns in changing land use types. Landsat image study revealed that 41% of the area had been converted into farmlands and settlements within the last three decades, which creates elephant-intolerant habitats and the potential to increase pressure at the human elephant interface. The collared elephants using Enduimet moved through all land use types and did not avoid settlements, although they moved through these at higher speeds, reflecting perception of risk. Elephants travelled slightly more slowly in farmland, likely reflecting the availability of foraging opportunities. Conclusively, communities in land use/land cover change urgently need support to increase the effective distance between their farming activities and the protected areas.
Development of dried African nightshade products for post-harvest loss reduction and shelf-life extension in Tanzania
Authors:   , Kazosi Marynurce
Published: October 2023

African nightshade (ANS) is a luminary food plant, considered a cheap and potential dietary source for micronutrients and bioactive compounds. Lack of value addition on ANS, results to high availability of ANS during peak season and shortage in off-season was the great demand for developing dried products. This study evaluated the effects of drying techniques on nutritional (minerals & vitamin C) and anti-nutritional (oxalate & phytate) contents of Solanum scabrum (SS) and S. villosum (SV). Three methods of drying namely indirect solar drying (ISD), mixed solar drying (MSD), and open sun drying (OSD) were employed. Furthermore, blanching (85°C, 2 min) with and without 3% salt (NaCl) were used as pre-treatments for ANS. The effect of pre-treatment methods on nutrient retention and anti-nutrients removal was also recorded. From the results ISD was the most effective method for vitamin C (14.76% 19.2%), Ca (92.90%, 96.57%), Fe (77.88%, 71.54%), and Zn (86.94%, 90.09%) retention for both SS and SV leaves, respectively. On the other hand, all drying methods significantly reduced levels of oxalate (4.46% to 35.24% ) and phytate (52.12% to 85.55%). Pannelists rated dried ANS significantly ≤ 0.05 higher for texture, colour, taste, aroma, bitterness and overall acceptability. Shelf life studies of dried products were stable at ambient and refrigeration storage for a period of three months with no growth of bacteria, yeast and mold, with significance loss of Vitamin C under both conditions. The findings showed that the ISD best method for vitamin C, minerals retention and anti-nutritional reduction.
Effect of retaliatory killing on African lion coalitions in Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem, Tanzania
Authors:   , Felix Nancy
Published: October 2023

In landscapes where people and lions coexist, conflicts are common due to livestock predation and threats to human safety. Retaliatory lion killing by humans is often a consequence of such conflicts. In Tarangire-Manyara Ecosystem (TME) lion population are threatened by retaliatory killing, but little is known how retaliatory killing affects lion social structure, particularly male coalitions. Fourteen years dataset of lion monitoring was used to map the spatial-temporal dynamics of male coalition. Lion killing data was used to assess the effects of retaliatory lion killing on the male coalitions for ten prides. Interviews on two hundred and fourteen respondents was used to assess the attitudes and awareness of the community on effects of retaliatory killing to lions. Lion coalitions were found larger and lasted for a longer tenure period in low-risk areas of retaliatory killing, and far from active hunting blocks. Twelves lions were killed for livestock loss, while fifteen attempts of lion killing were prevented. Attitude towards lion existence and conservation was positive for young people (18-35 years) compared to older age class. People with primary or secondary level of education were more likely to have lions killed if they attack livestock compared to people with no formal education. Community attitude on retaliation effect varied widely, as people perceptions depends on benefits/losses they incurred. This study showed retaliatory killing negatively affects long-term lion coalition and population. Also, recommends implementing better education programs and participatory conservation activities to protect the declining lion populations.
Needs Analysis for the Development of Flipchart-Based Learning Media with the Jigsaw Method to Improve Students' Concept Understanding of Vector Material in Class X SMA Bengkulu City
Authors: Haryanti Annisa Bella
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the need for developing learning media in the form of flipchart media with the jigsaw method to improve students' understanding of concepts in class X vector material. The method used is quantitative descriptive method with data collection techniques through observation and interviews accompanied by documentation and literature review to review related research. From the results of the analysis carried out in physics learning, many learning media use print media. This is because the use of non-print media that has been used previously has several shortcomings when applied in offline learning but does not rule out the possibility of continuing to use it in offline learning. From the results of the data obtained, printed media in offline learning makes students better understand the material presented. This shows that there is a need for the development of more interesting learning media, for example illustrated learning media with flexible access that can be used in offline and online learning. Based on the results of the research that has been done, it shows that there is a need for appropriate media development in physics learning. One of the developments that can be done is to develop flipchart learning media using the jigsaw method.
Islamic Accounting Standard: An Intertemporal Sentiment Analysis
Authors: Maulida Syahdatul , Slamet Rusydiana Aam , Muhamad Taqi
Published: October 2023

This study aims to look at related sentiments “Islamic Accounting Standard” around the world published by journals with that theme. This study uses a qualitative method with a sentiment analysis approach. The data used is secondary data with the theme “Islamic Accounting Standard” obtained from the Dimensions database of 100 scientific publications. Data is processed using software SentiStrength for extracting and classifying sentiments. The results of the study found that neutral sentiment was the highest with a percentage of 39%, followed by negative sentiment with 32% and positive sentiment with a percentage of 29%. Related research Islamic Accounting Standard experienced fluctuations in the number of sentiments throughout the period 1990 to 2023. The highest number of sentiments occurred in 2018 with a total of 13 scientific publications, which were dominated by neutral sentiment of 9 scientific publications. There are several positive and negative issues related to the topic of sharia accounting standards which can be further elaborated.
Exploring the Nexus of Maqasid Shariah and Economics
Authors: Nadia Nurul Izza  , Ihsanul Ikhwan
Published: October 2023

This study attempts to map research related to maqasid shariah on economics published by Scopus indexed journals from 2006 to 2023. NVivo 12 Plus is used to conduct thematic studies and the frequency is used to evaluate 118 publications in scientific literature. The results of the study found that the number of publications fluctuated from year to year related to research on maqasid shariah on economics which indicated that this topic was an interesting topic and should continue to be developed. In addition, various focus discussions and cluster analyzes that describe research lines in maqasid sharia research on economics include (1) maqasid sharia in banking, (2) maqasid sharia in financial issues, and (3) maqasid sharia in economic topics in general. This research can be used as a starting point for experts to build graphic visualizations of maqasid shariah on economic research patterns in published scientific research.
Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Sistem Organisasi Kehidupan Membuat Model Struktur Sel Tumbuhan/ Hewan Melalui Alat Peraga Edukasi Sederhana
Authors: Rosalita Rosalita
Published: October 2023

Model pembelajaran yang didukung oleh media pembelajaran berupa alat peraga yang menyenangkan dapat membuat pembelajaran lebih efektif. Penggunaan alat peraga edukasi sederhana yang bersifat abstrak khususnya pada materi sel sebagai upaya untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar dengan membuat model Struktur Sel Tumbuhan/ Hewan Melalui Alat Peraga Edukasi Sederhana. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan mendapatkan gambaran empiris mengenai peningkatan hasil belajar siswa dengan membuat model struktur sel tumbuhan/hewan melalui alat peraga edukasi sederhana dalam pembelajaran IPA. Metode Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas dengan alat peraga edukasi sederhana dalam membuat model struktur sel untuk memberikan alternatif lain dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar di dalam kelas. Model proses penelitian yang digunakan adalah model PTK dari Kurt Lewin yang tiap siklusnya terdapat 4 langkah yaitu Perencanaan penentuan program perbaikan, Tindakan yang dilaksanakan oleh peneliti sesuai dengan perencanaan, Observasi pengamatan tentang efektifitas tindakan dan Refleksi yaitu dengan menganalisis hasil observasi untuk memunculkan tindakan baru. Penggunaan model strukrtur sel dengan penerapan alat peraga edukasi sederhana dapat meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran. Pada siklus berdasarkan tema hemat energi. Skor rata-rata siswa pada akhir tindakan siklus I sebesar 78,2 meningkat 8,2 poin dari skor rata-rata pratindakan sebesar 70,4. Peningkatan yang terjadi dari pratindakan ke tindakan siklus I belum sesuai dengan Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM). Pada siklus II telah terjadi peningkatan sebesar 16,5 terhitung dari skor hasil siklus II dikurangi skor hasil pratindakan, yaitu 86,5 dikurangi 70,4.
Etude pétrographique des formations géologiques de Mogoro dans le degré carré N4/20 de Molegbe, Province du Nord-Ubangi en République Démocratique du Congo
Authors: Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua Jean-Paul
Published: October 2023

Ce travail veut contribuer à améliorer la connaissance en pétrographie des formations géologiques de Mogoro, précisément dans le degré carré N4/20. De manière spécifique, nous avons voulu savoir si les formations géologiques de Mogoro possèdent des caractéristiques pétrographiques pouvant nous permettre de les classifier. Nous avons voulu en plus connaître leurs compositions minéralogiques. Après descente sur terrain où nous avons prélevés 6 échantillons de roche, nous avons procédé d’abord à leur description macroscopique. Ensuite les échantillons ont été envoyés au laboratoire du CRGM pour une description microscopique. Ce qui nous a permis de classifier nos roches dans les arénites quartziques.
Orbit: Writing Around Pynchon
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

It now seems the right time to unveil a project which we hope will enthuse and excite a great number of you. We have been working, over the past few months, to put together a new, very different, journal of Pynchon scholarship.
Angry Young Academics: The "Directors' Cut"
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

After the success of the piece that I co-wrote with Jennifer M. Jones for The Guardian last week, I have had several requests to read the original version from which the final published version was excerpted. When the press writes disparagingly of dangerous university radicalisation, it should be remembered that radicalism sits among the core functions of the University.
Reading the "My Marxist Feminist Dialectic Brings all the Boys to the Yard" T-Shirt
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

I had reservations about doing so, but I finally ordered the "My Marxist Feminist Dialectic Brings all the Boys to the Yard" T-Shirt from T-Shirt Hell. I loved the shirt from day 1, but wanted to discuss the issues surrounding this.  But you're male.  And? This is one of the strangest responses I've yet encountered.
Happy 85th Birthday, Michel Foucault
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Although arguably a philosopher of his time, Michel Foucault is probably the thinker whose work has had the greatest impact upon me, academically. I first encountered his works in the third year of my undergraduate studies and his revolutionary thinking blew me away. From studies of madness, through the prison system to sexuality, his ability to take conventional wisdom and stand it on its head showed me the power of critical thought.
Guest post on Google Scholar Citations
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

A quick post to point out that I've written a concise synopsis of Google Scholar over at the Sussex Doctoral School blog. Enjoy!  Featured image by alles-schlumpf under a CC-BY-NC-SA license.  Guest post on Google Scholar Citations was originally published by Martin Paul Eve at Martin Paul Eve on November 18, 2011.
Pynchon's Friends in Gravity's Rainbow
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

On my latest, but numerically beyond-counting, read-through of  Gravity's Rainbow  , it suddenly struck me that the Fred and Phyllis referenced on page 711: "(who's that tapping and giggling at your door, Fred and Phyllis?)" are none other than Pynchon's long-standing friends Fred and (the late) Phyllis Gebauer.
Brian Lobel: BALL and Other Funny Stories About Cancer
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

On the 3rd November, 2011, I had the pleasure and privilege to attend Brian Lobel's performance, "BALL and Other Funny Stories About Cancer" on the 10th anniversary of his diagnosis with testicular cancer. The performance consisted of the three pieces, "BALL", "Funny Stories About Cancer" and "An Appreciation". I wanted here to briefly jot some thoughts about the experience. First off, no part of the title contributes towards a misnomer.
More Pynchonalia
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

As seems to be becoming a bit of a tradition, my friend Duncan came up with a Pynchon themed T-Shirt, and  Against the Day  quoting card for my birthday. Here's the result! More Pynchonalia was originally published by Martin Paul Eve at Martin Paul Eve on June 13, 2011.
Booting Ubuntu from devices invisible to GRUB2
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

...slightly misleading title; obviously, that doesn't work. I have an OCZ RevoDrive SSD which, although very fast, has some serious problems with my BIOS. The consequence is that GRUB cannot see the device (well, it can, but only after a 15 minute de-power cycle), but Linux can. This causes some headaches. The way I worked around this was to put /boot on a separate partition and have the root filesystem on the SSD.
Adorno terminology: intentio recta and intention obliqua
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Reading  Negative Dialectics  , I was unable to track down a succinct, suitable definition of the terms "intentio recta" and "intentio obliqua", first appearing on page 69 of the Ashton translation.
Complaint over the closure of the British Library to accomodate a visit from the queen
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Send your own to customer-feedback@bl.uk. Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to express my anger at the closure of the British Library, a publicly-funded building, on the 10th of November in order to accommodate the visit of the queen. This is a clear case of prioritizing a single individual at the expense of the thousands who use your facility on a daily basis and is a flagrant waste of taxpayers' money. 1.) The queen has no work to do here.
The Werritty Feasel
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

There was once a man named Werritty, Pal of the defense secretary, But he let down the side, Now it can't be denied, That it's all turned Foxy and Ferrety.  Featured image by Kat... under a CC-BY-NC-ND license.  The Werritty Feasel was originally published by Martin Paul Eve at Martin Paul Eve on October 12, 2011.
iRights.info auf der OKCon 2011
Authors: Otto Philipp
Published: October 2023

Morgen startet in der Berliner Kalkscheune die Open Knowledge Conference OKCon 2011. Es gibt ein spannendes Programm mit einer Vielzahl von internationalen Experten rund um freies Wissen. iRights.info wird auf der OKCon ebenfalls vertreten sein. iRights-Redakteur Till Kreutzer wird am Freitag den 01. Juli um 10 Uhr den Vortrag We are the Creators! halten.
Recht kann niemals “gesellschaftsneutral” sein
Authors: iRights.info Redaktion
Published: October 2023

 Am 10. Oktober 2011 fand auf Einladung der Bundestagsfraktion der Partei DIE LINKE das Fachgespräch “Urheberrecht für das digitale Zeitalter” statt. iRights.info-Redakteur Matthias Spielkamp war eingeladen, den Einführungsvortrag zu halten. 
Audio-Kommentar: Kulturwertmark vs. Kulturflatrate
Authors: Otto Philipp
Published: October 2023

Wir haben in der vergangenen Woche die Idee des Chaos Computer Clubs (CCC) für eine “Kulturwertmark” als neues Modell und Diskussionsbeitrag zur Finanzierung von Kreativschaffenden publiziert. Die Idee hat neuen Schwung in die Diskussion gebracht. Doch was verbirgt sich hinter der Idee und wie ist diese im Vergleich zum Konzept der Kulturflatrate zu bewerten?
What is Palaeophylophenomics?
Authors: Mounce Ross
Published: October 2023

[Back when this blog was first started, it was hosted on www.science3point0.com (now defunct), and it was called Palaeophylophenomics] 1.) It’s a

formerly was a

Googlewhackblatt 2.) It’s a Portmantaeu word combining my principle research interests, namely: Palaeontology (UK spelling!), Phylogenetics, and Phenomics sensu O’Leary and Kaufman (2011). 3.) Basically a convenient, informative unique identifier for this new blog. Love it?
Nach 6 Jahren Rechtsstreit: Urteil zu FAZ & SZ gegen Perlentaucher
Authors: Spielkamp Matthias
Published: October 2023

Einige der Rezensionsnotizen des Online-Literaturmagazin Perlentaucher verstoßen gegen das Urheberrecht, hat heute das Oberlandesgericht (OLG) Frankfurt/Main entschieden. Im Prinzip sei aber gegen das Vorgehen und auch das Geschäftsmodell des Perlentauchers, Rezensionen verschiedener deutschsprachiger Tageszeitungen in eigenen Worten zusammenzufassen und an Internetbuchhändler zu lizenzieren, nichts einzuwenden.
Neue Auflage des Medienkunde-Unterrichtsmaterials von „Die Zeit“ – mit Urheberrechtsinfos von iRights.info
Authors: iRights.info Redaktion
Published: October 2023

Aus der Pressemitteilung: Bestellinfos Der Teil zum Urheberrecht stammt von den iRights.info-Redakteuren Matthias Spielkamp und Philipp Otto und ist gegenüber der Auflage vom vergangenen Jahr unverändert geblieben. Er kann auch bei iRights.info als PDF heruntergeladen werden (108 kb). The post Neue Auflage des Medienkunde-Unterrichtsmaterials von „Die Zeit“ – mit Urheberrechtsinfos von iRights.info appeared first on iRights.info.
Live auf Phoenix: Guttenberg und die mühselige Kleinarbeit neben Beruf und Familie
Authors: iRights.info Redaktion
Published: October 2023

Die Pressekonferenz der Universität Bayreuth zum Fall Guttenberg im Livestream bei Phoenix. Die Kommission hat festgestellt, dass die Plagiate in Guttenbergs Doktorarbeit “werkprägendes Bearbeitungsmuster” waren. Zudem wurde festgestellt, dass “vorsätzlich getäuscht” wurde.
Neue App von ipubsoft befreit E-Books automatisch von DRM – das Ende des „wirksamen Kopierschutzes“?
Authors:   Gastautor
Published: October 2023

 Ein Gastbeitrag von Ansgar Warner, CC by-nc  Für viele E-Book-Leser ist Digital Rights Management (DRM) ein ständiges Ärgernis: die Zahl der nutzbaren Geräte ist begrenzt, zwischen Kindle- und epub-Universum gibt es bei DRM-geschützten Titeln bisher keine Brücke. Um E-Books komfortabel nutzen zu können, greifen deswegen viele Nutzer zu Programm-Skripten, die den Kopierschutz entfernen.
Bundesjustizministerin in DRadio Wissen zum Urheberrecht
Authors: Otto Philipp
Published: October 2023

DRadio Wissen hat mit Bundesjustizministerin Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger ein Interview zum Urheberrecht und Fragen des “geistigen Eigentums” geführt. Die Ministerin hat zunächst deutlich gemacht, dass sie alternative Ideen zur pauschalen Finanzierung und Vergütung von Kreativschaffenden wie der Kulturflatrate oder der Kulturwertmark als “problematisch” ansieht.
Top Ten und Ranking der Facebook-Seiten öffentlich-rechtlicher Rundfunksender – für Fernsehsender, Hörfunksender, Hörfunkwellen, Radiosendungen & Fernsehsendungen
Authors: Spielkamp Matthias
Published: October 2023

Welche Facebook-Seiten der Öffentlich-Rechtlichen bekommen die meiste Aufmerksamkeit? Diese viel gesuchte Information konnte man bisher nur für Hörfunksender finden, und für sie war auch nur eine eingeschränkte Auswertung und Analyse möglich. Ein (möglichst) vollständiges Ranking der Facebook-Seiten und einen Vergleich bestimmter Seiten gibt es nun hier.
My 1st peer-review published paper
Authors: Mounce Ross
Published: October 2023

After more than 6 months of waiting, my long overdue first paper has

finally

been published in Nature Why do I say ‘long overdue’? Doesn’t it usually take a long time for academic papers to get published?
Reinstating Dyfrolomyces and introducing Melomastia pyriformis sp. nov. (Pleurotremataceae, Dyfrolomycetales) from Guangdong Province, China
Authors: Kularathnage ND , Tennakoon DS , Zhu X , Zhou J , Su B , Xie Y , Chen Q , Calabon MS , Kirk PM , Senanayake IC , Doilom M , Xu B , Dong W , Song J
Published: October 2023

As part of an ongoing investigation into fungal diversity in plant substrates, a novel species was discovered and isolated from the gardens of Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering. The DNA sequence data from our collection were analyzed against the NCBI database, revealing affinities to species within Pleurotremataceae and Dyfrolomycetales. Further, a combined analysis of LSU, SSU, and tef1-α DNA sequences was conducted using maximum likelihood and Bayesian methods to elucidate their phylogenetic relationships. The phylogenetic analysis and distinctive morphological characteristics provide support for the establishment of a new species, Melomastia pyriformis. Melomastia pyriformis is subjected to comparative analysis with other similar taxa, accompanied by a comprehensive morphological description and illustration. In addition to morphological comparison, the classification of Dyfrolomyces and Melomastia is re-evaluated based on their ascospore morphology and septation. The genus Dyfrolomyces was reinstated to accommodate M. tiomanensis (type) and M. chromolaenae.