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Analisis Potensi Wilayah Pantai Bagedur Kabupaten Lebak Provinsi Banten Dalam Mendukung Pembangunan Parawisata
Authors: Arum Ajeng Sekar
Published: July 2023

It turns out that Lebak Regency still has unspoiled beaches, apart from the beaches in Sawarna Village, of course. Bagedur Beach, which is located in Sukamanah village, Malingping sub-district, Lebak district, Banten province, turns out to have an unspoiled beach and is no less beautiful than Sawarna. Because of its location on the south side, this beach has the same strong waves as the other southern beaches. The aim of this research is to find out the potential of the area around Bagedur Beach, Lebak Regency. The analytical method used in this research is factor analysis extracted by principal component analysis (PCA) for tourism spatial analysis. The results obtained show that the potential of the area between villages varies, but most are villages dominated by plantation land use, low to moderate population numbers and densities, population education is dominated by basic education, livelihoods are dominated by farmers and fishermen, accessibility is relatively moderate to low. Spatially, it shows that tourism development is prioritized in the eastern part of the south coast of Lebak Regency, such as Sawarna, Bayah District, which is located closer to the coast of Pelabuhanratu Sukabumi which is more developed and has a variety of tourist attractions.
Penertiban Gelandangan Dan Pengemis Guna Meningkatkan Pariwisata Di Kawasan Peziarahan Banten Lama
Authors: Prasetya Mochamad Tresna
Published: July 2023

This article is entitled "Controlling Homeless and Beggars to Increase Tourism in Pilgrimage Areas in Old Banten". Tourism in the pilgrimage area in old Banten is a sector that provides income for the city of Serang, which is currently very complicated to overcome, especially the problem of homeless people and beggars, due to urbanization so that people look for jobs in the city. The purpose of this research is to provide a solution to curb the homeless and beggars in the old Banten pilgrimage area, and also aims to eliminate homeless and beggars which are expected to increase the number of tourists coming to the place. The analysis module that the author uses is empirical juridical, empirical juridical or called field research, which examines the applicable legal provisions and what actually happens in society. The research results obtained are the lack of action by the government or the management in controlling midwives and beggars in the old Banten pilgrimage area, the presence of these homeless and beggars makes it uncomfortable for tourists who come to the place, there are still some homeless people and beggars in the Banten pilgrimage area those who violate the regulations regarding control and control of homeless and beggars are contained in Government Regulation Number 31 of 1980, and regional regulations of Serang City Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2010. The conclusion that the author can give is the lack of firm action from the government and managers in this old Banten pilgrimage area in controlling beggars and homeless people in that place. The implications of this regulation have not been fully implemented by the government or pilgrimage managers in Banten Lama.
Konsep Praktis High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Authors: Suprianto Suprianto
Published: July 2023

Kromatografi Cair Kinerja Tinggi (KCKT), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) merupakan salah satu metode kimia dan fisikokimia. HPLC adalah kromatografi cair kolom modern, dimana teori dasarnya bukanlah baru tetapi hasil pengembangan dari kromatografi cair kolom klasik.HPLC dapat dianggap sebagai pelengkap Kromatografi Gas (KG). Pada KG, senyawa yang akan dianalisis harus menguap atau dapat diubah menjadi senyawa yang menguap. Sedangkan pada HPLC, analit harus larut dalam cairan (fase gerak). HPLC dapat digunakan untuk menganalisis senyawa organik dan anorganik yang pada umumnya tidak dapat menguap
Predicting Learning: Understanding the Role of Executive Functions in Children's Belief Revision Using Bayesian Models
Authors: Colantonio Joseph , Theobald Maria , Bascandziev Igor , Brod Garvin , Bonawitz Elizabeth
Published: July 2023

There are many processes that support scientific reasoning. For example, one recent finding is that when children are prompted to engage in predicting an event’s outcome, learning is boosted as compared to learners who are prompted to evaluate it post hoc. One possible explanation for this “prediction boost” is that it helps learners engage metacognitive reasoning skills that may not be spontaneously leveraged, especially for individuals with still-developing executive functions. In this paper, we combine multiple analytic approaches to investigate the potential role of executive functions in elementary school-aged children’s science learning. We present an experiment that investigates children’s science learning during a water displacement task where a “prediction boost” had previously been observed – children either made an explicit prediction or evaluated an event post hoc (i.e., postdiction). In this paper we consider the relation of executive function measures and learning, which were collected following the main experiment. Via mixed effects regression models, we find that stronger executive function skills, (i.e., stronger inhibition and switching scores), were associated with higher accuracy in Postdiction but not in the Prediction Condition. Using a theory-based Bayesian model, we fit children’s individual performance on the learning task (capturing “belief flexibility”), comparing this “flexibility” to the other measures to understand the relationship between belief revision, executive function, and prediction. Children in the Prediction Condition showed near ceiling “belief flexibility” scores, and significantly higher than children in the Postdiction Condition. We also found a significant correlation between children’s executive function measures (as given by inhibition and switching in the posttest) to our “belief flexibility” parameter, but only for children in the Postdiction Condition. These results indicate that when children are providing responses post hoc, they may require stronger metacognitive capacities to navigate the learning task. Additionally they suggest that, especially for individuals who might otherwise struggle due to still-developing executive functions, the prediction boost is explained by increased flexibility in the belief revision process.
Factors Influencing Purchasing Behavior in Shopping Malls in Kathmandu Valley
Authors: Manandhar Raju Bhai , Timilsina Jagat
Published: July 2023

The shopping mall concept has been a great success in delivering various products available under one roof. The present shopping trend has gradually shifted from grocery stores to shopping malls. The objective of the study was to measure the association and effect of advertising and the purpose of visits on purchasing behavior in the shopping malls among Nepalese consumers. The current research is descriptive and analytical. The participants in the study were from Kathmandu valley residents who frequently visited shopping malls. The sample size was 384. The convenience sampling technique was adopted to choose respondents. The survey questionnaire was used to collect primary data on a six-point Likert scale. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, independent sample, t-test, correlation, and regression analysis. The study discovered that advertising has an association but does not significantly influence purchasing behavior in shopping malls. The study also found that the purpose of visits has an association with and influences purchasing behavior in the shopping mall. In addition, gender effect only on purpose to visit but not advertising and purchasing behaviour at the shopping mall. Future researchers can investigate other factors that influence purchasing decisions in the shopping mall.
KONSEPTUALISASI DAN PILIHAN INSTRUMEN HUKUM POKOK-POKOK HALUAN NEGARA
Authors: Wibowo Torik Abdul Aziz
Published: July 2023

The Main Principles of State Policy (PPHN) is an idea as an answer to the problems of Indonesia development wich caused by the ineffectiveness of the Development Planning System (SPPN) as a directive principles of state policy. This article attemps to answer two academic questions, first how the compatible concept of the Main Principle of the state policy with the Indonesia constitutional structure, and the second is wich approriate legal instrument for the Main Principle of the State Policy. The result of this research in this article describe that PPHN as the new directive principle of state policies must be able to answer the problem that contained by the Development Planning System; to ensure the implementation of sustainable development, PPHN must have juridical power by being regulated through statutory instrument; and PPHN must built within framework of presidential government system and regional autonomy. In addition constitution is the most suitable choice as an instrument for PPHN.
HAK WARGA NEGARA UNTUK DILINDUNGI SEBAGAI HAK ASASI MANUSIA DALAM KONSTITUSI
Authors: Pakaya Salahudin , Hadi Ismet
Published: July 2023

Protection of citizens has become a basic obligation for the state because citizens have the right to be protected. So that the state does not neglect the protection rights of citizens, the rights of citizens should be set forth in the constitution or the Constitution as the basic law of a country. This constitution is the result of a social contract agreement between citizens and citizens with the government that is empowered to run the country. At least the content of this constitution is the division of powers (authorities) of state institutions, and the most important thing is the statement regarding the rights of citizens which the government must uphold. Indonesia has ratified the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (HAM) and is contained in Law no. 39 of 1999 concerning Human Rights, and Law no. 26 of 2000 concerning the Human Rights Court. But even though regulatory instruments have been made, there is still a legal vacuum that guarantees citizens' constitutional rights as human rights. This is because the human rights court that was formed only examines gross human rights violations, while general or ordinary human rights violations are not the competence of the human rights court.
Using Microbubbles to Improve Transmission Oil in Pipes
Authors: Hussein Hussein Hadi
Published: July 2023

Drag reduction (DR) techniques are used to improve the flow by spare the flow energy. The applications of DR are conduits in oil pipelines, oil well operations and flood water disposal, many techniques for drag reduction are used. One of these techniques is microbubbles.  In this work, reduce of drag percent occurs by using a small bubbles of air pumped in the fluid transported. Gasoil is used as liquid transporting in the pipelines and air pumped as microbubbles. This study shows that the maximum value of drag reduction is 25.11%.
The Effect of Crystallization Time and Acid Type on the Synthesis of Nano-Gamma Alumina Using Double Hydrothermal Method
Authors: Mohammed Abdul-Halim A.K. , Hussein Hussein Q. , Mohammed Mohammed Sabah
Published: July 2023

Double hydrothermal method was used to prepare nano gamma alumina   using aluminum nitrate nano hydrate and sodium aluminate as an aluminum source, CTAB (cetyltrimethylammonium bromide) as surfactant, and variable acids: weak acids like; citric, and acitic acids, and strong acids like; hydrochloric and nitric acids as a bridge between aluminum salts and surfactant. Different crystallization times  12, 24, 48, and 72 hrs were applied. All the batches were prepared at pH equals to 9. XRD diffraction technique was used to investigate the crystalline nano gamma alumina pure from surfactant. N2 adsorption-desorption (BET) was used to measure the surface area and pore volume of the prepared nano alumina, the average particle size and the morphology of the surface of nano gamma alumina were estimated using AFM and SEM techniques, respectively. The sharpness of the peaks increased with increasing of crystallization time. The surface area, pore volume, and average particle size were decreased with increasing crystallization time. The best result of surface area was 383 m2/gm obtained using citric acid at 12 hr crystallization time, while the best results of pore volume and average particle size were 0.54cm3/gm and 72.37nm obtained using hydrochloric acid at12 hr crystallization time. Low agglomeration with hexagonal structure obtained using weak acids, while agglomeration occurred and clusters formed using strong acids.
On the question of the state of Ukrainian Kantiana: translations of two “Critics” versus alternative interpretations of their fragments
Authors: Burkovskyi Ihor
Published: July 2023

The article continues the previous two published in the journal “Philosophy of Education” 27(1) and 27(2), which refuted certain biased accusations against the Ukrainian translations of Kant’s “Critique of Pure Reason” (2000) and “Critique of Practical Reason” (2004). Now the author aims to demonstrate the level of these translations by numerous comparisons of their fragments with corresponding passages edited or independently translated by some Ukrainian Kant-scholars, including two participants in the previous discussion. The selected samples include mainly quotes, which have some significant differences from the text of the mentioned editions – either for better or for worse. In addition to quotations, the comparisons include fragments of Kant’s text, repeated in some sources by the author himself or his reviewer, and reproduced in Ukrainian by different translators. The study shows that alternative translations of fragments of Kant’s works are mostly inferior to the discussed Ukrainian editions in terms of their level, and interventions in the text of the latter when quoting improve it only to a small extent, but in the vast majority they are not justified and have a subjective nature. There are no obvious signs of an excessively high frequency of errors, in any case serious, in the Ukrainian translations of the first two “Critics”. This points in favor of a satisfactory rating for them, although there is an undeniable need to reissue them with corrections and other improvements. The samples of alternative translations and quoting of Kant (sometimes the context of the quotations is also discussed) here act as an indicator of the state of modern Ukrainian Kant studies and related areas, prompting certain conclusions.
Efficacy of Adjunctive Therapy with Zonisamide Versus Increased Dose of Levodopa for Motor Symptoms in Patients with Dementia with Lewy Bodies: The Randomized, Controlled, Non-Inferiority DUEL Study
Authors: Ikeda Manabu , Mori Etsuro , Orimo Satoshi , Yamada Tomomi , Konishi Osamu
Published: July 2023

Background:

In patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), it is unknown whether adjunct zonisamide is as effective and safe as increasing levodopa dose when levodopa has inadequate efficacy on parkinsonism.

Objective:

To compare adjunct zonisamide 25 mg/day versus an increased levodopa dose (increased by 100 mg/day) in patients with DLB treated with levodopa ≤300 mg/day for parkinsonism.

Methods:

The DUEL study was a multicenter, randomized, controlled, open-label, parallel-group, interventional, non-inferiority trial. During the observation period, levodopa was administered at ≤300 mg/day for 4 weeks. Subsequently, patients were randomized to receive adjunct zonisamide 25 mg/day or levodopa increased by 100 mg/day.

Results:

Respective adjusted mean changes in MDS-UPDRS Part III total score at 16 and 24 weeks (primary endpoint) were –6.3 and –4.4 in the zonisamide add-on and –0.8 and 2.0 in the levodopa increase groups. The adjusted mean difference at 24 weeks was –6.4 (95% confidence interval [CI] –13.5, 0.7); the upper limit of the 95% CI (0.7) was lower than the non-inferiority margin (3.0). No significant between-group differences were observed in total scores of the MDS-UPDRS Part II, Eating Questionnaire, EuroQol-5 dimension-5 level, Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview, or other secondary endpoints. No notable between-group differences were observed in adverse event incidences.

Conclusion:

Adjunct zonisamide 25 mg/day may yield moderate improvement in motor symptoms in patients with DLB when the levodopa effect is insufficient, but it could not be verified that the zonisamide 25 mg/day was as effective as levodopa 100 mg/day because levodopa showed no sufficient efficacy as assumed.
O papel da gestão escolar em promover o trabalho pedagógico coletivo à distância
Authors: Pavan Juliana Maria , Lacerda Gislene Soares , Toniza Fernanda Loureiro , Prado Eliana Astolfo de Souza Campos , Terrani Ana Carolina Theodoro , Noronha Raquel Denardi , Pinheiro Luciana Maria Caetano
Published: July 2023

A perspectiva deste trabalho é analisar o papel da direção escolar durante o trabalho educativo coletivo realizado à distância. O papel dos líderes escolares é envolver-se na prática educacional e administrativa e ser o elo entre professores, alunos, famílias e outros membros da comunidade escolar. Os gestores educacionais diante da pandemia causada pela Covid-19 tiveram que reinventar suas habilidades para superar os efeitos do isolamento social nas escolas. Entre suas novas atribuições estava a incorporação da tecnologia digital nas horas de trabalho coletivo a distância. Como questão norteadora tem-se: qual o papel da gestão escolar em promover o trabalho pedagógico coletivo através das tecnologias digitais durante a pandemia? Nesse sentido, tem-se como objetivo investigar, a partir das competências da gestão escolar, o seu papel durante o trabalho pedagógico coletivo remoto. A metodologia utilizada para este estudo foi uma pesquisa qualitativa de revisões bibliográficas de diversos autores, artigos publicados sobre o assunto e entrevistas com os gestores de uma escola municipal de Araras-SP.
Exopolysaccharide producing bacteria of Sundarban Mangrove Forest soil and their antibiotic sensitivity profile
Authors: Zennathara  , Afrin Sadia , Ali Mohammad , Islam Mohammad Nurul , Saha Mihir Lal
Published: July 2023

This study focused on the investigation of Exopolysaccharide (EPS) producing bacteria from Sundarbans mangrove forest (SMF) soil, Bangladesh. The heterotrophic bacterial loads in the soil samples varied from 0.44×107 to 4.2×107 cfu/g indicating high bacterial load even under hostile environment. Fifteen EPS producing bacterial isolates were identified provisionally where thirteen isolates belonged to the genus Bacillus including B. badius (n=1, 6.67%), B. subtilis (n=3, 20.0%), B. pumilus (n=3, 20.0%), B. brevis (n=2, 13.33%), B. stearothermophilus (n=2, 13.33%), B. sphaericus (n=1, 6.67%) and B. alcalophilus (n=1, 6.67%). The remaining two isolates were recognized as the genus Micrococcus sp. (n=2, 13.33%). The genus Bacillus was predominant representing 86.67% abundance frequency. The LB medium was proven to be the most suitable medium for the growth of EPS producing bacterial isolates. 16S rDNA sequence analysis was conducted for three EPS producing bacterial isolates and they were identified as Bacillus subtilis, B. strearothermophilus and Micrococcus sp. The antibiogram profile of this study revealed streptomycin as the most effective antibiotic to control the growth of bacteria. The presence of antibiotic resistance bacteria in SMF soil is alarming for human health associated with this marine ecosystem. The multidrug resistance bacteria may come to the soil of SMF through the untreated discharged wastewaters and agricultural runoff from adjacent areas.
Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 32(2): 243-255, 2023 (July)
Distinctive feature training in Bangla consonants: distinguishing learning and working memory
Authors: Pias Tanzila , Bakul Fariea , Nisha Mst Sonia Islam , Ahmed Shahin
Published: July 2023

Like other languages, Bangla has some phonetically distinct letters that make it difficult for young children to learn and pronounce. As a result, they make mistakes in the articulation of those letters. Results from earlier studies suggest that phonemes that are similar in sound become confusing for each other in short-term memory, which can create a barrier for learning and retention in long-term memory. However, any comprehensive study of the distinctive features of the Bangla alphabet has yet to be carried out. The goal of the current study was to determine whether there are any differences between the two independent groups' levels of learning and working memory (the training/experimental group, which received training in phonetic distinctive features, and the non-training/control group, which received no training). Children between seven and eight years of age were selected as participants in the study. The result of this experiment shows a clear connection between distinctive feature training and articulation. Specific training in some alphabet letters in Bangla helps the children in their letter learning and working memory. For children with articulation problems, distinctive feature training can bring about significant developments in terms of the number of errors and sound precision.
Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 32(2): 257-263, 2023 (July)
Diagnostic Accuracy of Strain Elastography Ultrasound in Differentiation of Benign and Malignant Breast Lesions with Histopathological Correlation
Authors: Yasmin Tarana , Amin Mashah Binte , Sarkar Samar Chandra , Kabir Kaniza , Faria Samanta
Published: July 2023

Background: Palpable breast masses are common and usually benign, but efficient evaluation and prompt diagnosis are necessary to rule out malignancy. High frequency high resolution ultrasonogram helps in its evaluation. With major advances in ultrasonographic technology, ultrasound elastography can improve differentiation between benign and malignant breast lumps. Knowledge of the specific ultrasonogram elastographic characteristics of breast lumps can be offered as a viable alteration to biopsy and imperative for optimal patient management.
Objective: To determine the validity of ultrasound elastography strain ratio in differentiation of benign and malignant breast lesions by detecting the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy of ultrasound elastography in diagnosis of benign and malignant breast lesions.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was done in the department of Radiology & Imaging of Enam Medical College & Hospital during July 2016 to June 2017. A total number of 104 patients were included in this study. Data on clinical presentation, ultrasonographic, sonoelastographic findings including histopathological report were collected and documented in structured forms. Analysis was done using SPSS 20.0 version.
Results: The study was done on 104 women of 19−60 years of age with the mean age of 34.65±5.5 years. Out of sonographically diagnosed 80 benign lesions also having lower elastography strain ratio (2.73±0.87), 75 (94%) were proved benign histopathalogically. With these criteria for diagnosis of benign lesion, sensitivity was 94.9%, specificity 80%, positive predictive value 93.7%, negative predictive value 83.3% and accuracy 91.3%. Sonographically 24 lesions were diagnosed as malignant also having higher elastography strain ratio (8.1±1.38), out of these 20 (83%) cases were proven malignant histopathalogically with sensitivity of 80%, specificity 94.9%, positive predictive value 83.3%, negative predictive value 93.7% and accuracy 91.3%.
Conclusion: Ultrasound elastographic findings of benign and malignant breast lesions correlated well in most of the cases with the histopathological results. So combined use of ultrasound and ultrasound elastography provide better diagnostic yield and thus allowed sparing of cumbersome invasive diagnostic procedures.
J Enam Med Col 2021; 11(2): 99-107
Komunikasi Kelompok Komunitas Film Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi (Koffi) Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya dalam Mengatasi Konflik
Authors: Syafrina Annisa Eka
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Groups are an important part of our daily life. However, groups cannot avoid conflict. Therefore, in supporting the success of the group, communication is needed. However, in the process of communication that occurs in groups, it is not uncommon for conflicts to arise. Conflict is something that cannot be avoided in group life. This study aims to find out how the communication of the Film Community Group of the Faculty of Communication Studies (Koffi) Bhayangkara University Jakarta Raya in overcoming conflict. By using a qualitative research method with a descriptive type that describes the current state of the research object, based on the facts that appear. Researchers conducted interviews with informants related to research. The results of the study show that Koffi's group communication uses a morphogenic system, namely the group is open to change, accepts new ideas and ways of interacting, and members are willing to check their assumptions and perspectives. The group system of interaction and emotional intelligence in this group shows that behavior also influences the success of the group. In addition, the groupthink and knowledge management of this group is quite good because each member of the main group has been assigned their respective duties and responsibilities. and deepen the scope of research so that the data obtained is better. In addition, it is recommended to take a different approach, for example using a quantitative approach so that the research results are more accurate.
Astrocytes of the eye and optic nerve: heterogeneous populations with unique functions mediate axonal resilience and vulnerability to glaucoma
Authors: Cullen Paul F. , Sun Daniel
Published: July 2023

The role of glia, particularly astrocytes, in mediating the central nervous system’s response to injury and neurodegenerative disease is an increasingly well studied topic. These cells perform myriad support functions under physiological conditions but undergo behavioral changes – collectively referred to as ‘reactivity’ – in response to the disruption of neuronal homeostasis from insults, including glaucoma. However, much remains unknown about how reactivity alters disease progression – both beneficially and detrimentally – and whether these changes can be therapeutically modulated to improve outcomes. Historically, the heterogeneity of astrocyte behavior has been insufficiently addressed under both physiological and pathological conditions, resulting in a fragmented and often contradictory understanding of their contributions to health and disease. Thanks to increased focus in recent years, we now know this heterogeneity encompasses both intrinsic variation in physiological function and insult-specific changes that vary between pathologies. Although previous studies demonstrate astrocytic alterations in glaucoma, both in human disease and animal models, generally these findings do not conclusively link astrocytes to causative roles in neuroprotection or degeneration, rather than a subsequent response. Efforts to bolster our understanding by drawing on knowledge of brain astrocytes has been constrained by the primacy in the literature of findings from peri-synaptic ‘gray matter’ astrocytes, whereas much early degeneration in glaucoma occurs in axonal regions populated by fibrous ‘white matter’ astrocytes. However, by focusing on findings from astrocytes of the anterior visual pathway – those of the retina, unmyelinated optic nerve head, and myelinated optic nerve regions – we aim to highlight aspects of their behavior that may contribute to axonal vulnerability and glaucoma progression, including roles in mitochondrial turnover and energy provisioning. Furthermore, we posit that astrocytes of the retina, optic nerve head and myelinated optic nerve, although sharing developmental origins and linked by a network of gap junctions, may be best understood as distinct populations residing in markedly different niches with accompanying functional specializations. A closer investigation of their behavioral repertoires may elucidate not only their role in glaucoma, but also mechanisms to induce protective behaviors that can impede the progressive axonal damage and retinal ganglion cell death that drive vision loss in this devastating condition.
An experience sampling study on the links between daily teacher self-efficacy, need-supportive teaching and student intrinsic motivation
Authors: Kupers Elisa , Loopers Judith , Albers Casper , Bakker Alianne , Minnaert Alexander
Published: July 2023

Introduction

Why are some teachers more successful at motivating students than others? We know from previous literature that teachers’ self-efficacy relates to the extent in which they engage in need-supportive teaching in the classroom, which in turn relates to student intrinsic motivation. However, teachers’ self-efficacy is hypothesized to be dependent on their previous mastery experiences, e.g., of engaging students in the classroom. This “feedback loop” where the teacher not only influences the student but also the other way around, in a process unfolding over time, can only be investigated empirically with an intensive longitudinal design. This is precisely what we did in the current study.

Methods

Secondary school teachers (n = 4) and students (n = 90) participated in an experience sampling study throughout one school year, resulting in a unique dataset with 48–59 repeated measurement points per class.

Results

Visual exploration of the time series revealed that teacher self-efficacy can vary substantially from lesson to lesson, with characteristic patterns of stabilization and de-stabilization. We conducted Vector Autoregressive Analysis (VAR) for each of the four cases to test whether, and how, the variables relate to each other over time. We found an “overspill effect” for student motivation, meaning that students’ motivation in today’s lesson predicts their motivation in tomorrow’s lesson. Furthermore, in two cases we found that today’s student motivation predicts tomorrow’s teacher self-efficacy, but not the other way around.
Acceptability and effectiveness of the “Education in Action—ABALL1” intervention program in primary school-aged children
Authors: Silva Isabel S. , Cunha-Saraiva Filipa , Silvestre Sandra
Published: July 2023

Background

Research has consistently shown the benefits of developing intervention programs in educational settings, enhancing the learning process and socioemotional skills. There is a growing investment in creating and supporting a healthy school environment, prioritizing learning through play. This study aimed to assess the acceptability and effectiveness of an innovative intervention approach—“Education in Action—ABALL1”—focused on promoting literacy and numeracy skills and socioemotional competencies of second-grade children.

Methods

A total of 113 children aged between 7 and 9 participated in the study and were allocated into two groups: intervention (N = 69) and control (N = 44). The intervention consisted of 24 educational games aligned with the mathematics and Portuguese curricula, applied for 3 months, twice a week; two self-report instruments were used to measure aptitudes for school learning and socioemotional skills, considering two assessment moments: before and after the program implementation. In addition, a focus group involving a subsample of children and teachers who followed the intervention in different school cohorts was carried out.

Results

Our results suggested a positive effect of the program concerning children's academic skills, showing a significant improvement in terms of the pre–post-intervention scores in the intervention group (Cohen's d = 0.95). Moreover, the qualitative findings also indicate the high acceptability of the program among children and head teachers, who reported a positive effect on the acquisition and consolidation of reading, writing, and arithmetic skills and on the promotion of teamwork, empathy, autonomy, and self-reflection.

Conclusion

Overall, the “Education in Action—ABALL1” program provides a promising intervention based on learning through play directly impacting second-grade children's academic, emotional, and interpersonal skills. Further studies are required to understand the transdisciplinary capacity of this intervention approach and its effectiveness at different school levels and curricula.
Correction: Mottaghi et al. Caring for Blue-Green Solutions (BGS) in Everyday Life: An Investigation of Recreational Use, Neighborhood Preferences and Willingness to Pay in Augustenborg, Malmö. Land 2023, 12, 336
Authors: Mottaghi Misagh , Nordström Jonas , Haghighatafshar Salar , Jönsson Karin , Kärrholm Mattias , Sternudd Catharina
Published: July 2023

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Greenwashing and the Nature of Education in Relation to Consumer Trust in Fast Fashion Marketing Communication
Authors: Marko Marianna , Kusá Alena
Published: July 2023

The fashion industry has long been known as one of the most polluting industries in the world. The urgent need to improve the current critical situation has given rise to a number of global initiatives, organisations and movements that highlight and at the same time, are involved in the sustainability of the fashion industry. As pressure from consumers and businesses is constantly growing, fast fashion brands are introducing their own sustainable fashion collections which, however, are likely to deceive consumers and, when combined with green marketing, are merely used just to reach their business goals. Environmental education as a key determinant is the way to eliminate deception and properly assess messages by consumers. The main goal of the study is, through neuromarketing research, to define the impact of the studied sample of informed and uninformed consumers from Generations Y and Z when it comes to customer loyalty to the marketing communication of fast fashion brands.
Immobilization of beta-glucosidase purified from mandarin (Citrus reticulata) fruit to superparamagnetic nanoparticles and its aroma quality enhancing effect
Authors: Acar Mesut , Turan Yusuf , Sinan Olcay , Sinan Selma
Published: July 2023

This paper reports on novel and efficient enhancement effects of fruit juice aroma using immobilized β-glucosidase, the enzyme involved in important functions in living organisms, onto superparamagnetic nanoparticles Fe3O4 via carbodiimide β-glucosidase was purified from mandarin (Citrus reticulata) using ammonium sulfate precipitation and hydrophobic interaction chromatography. To be used in this study, superparamagnetic nanoparticles were synthesized and then the shape, size, and magnetism properties of the nanoparticles were characterized. The purified enzyme was immobilized on the nanoparticles. The optimum temperature for β-glucosidase (40 ℃) was increased by 10 ℃ after immobilization, while the optimum pH values of free and immobilized β-glucosidase were 5.5. While the Km and Vmax values of the free enzyme were 0.264 mM and 294 EU, immobilized enzyme’s Km and Vmax were 0.222 mM and 370 EU, respectively. In addition, it was determined that the storage stability of the immobilized enzyme was higher than the free enzyme. When the effect of some metal ions on the enzyme activity was examined, it was observed that Fe+2 increased the enzyme activity while other metals inhibited it. According to the results obtained, the immobilized enzyme had a flavor-enhancing effect on mandarin juice.
PENGARUH FINANCING TO DEPOSIT RATIO DAN CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIO TERHADAP RETURN ON EQUITY PADA PT. BANK CENTRAL ASIA SYARIAH PERIODE 2011-2020
Authors: Maulana Irfan , Rofiq Husni , Dzikrayah Fithri
Published: July 2023

AbstrakPengukuran keberhasilan suatu perusahaan dapat dilihat melalui perolehan laba guna meningkatkan kinerja perusahaan. Salah satu yang dapat mempengaruhi Return On Equityadalah Financing to Deposit Rati dan Capital Adequacy Ratio. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisa pengaruh Financing to Deposit Ratio dan Capital Adequacy Ratio terhadap Return On Equity pada PT. Bank Central Asia Syariah. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu data sekunder dari publikasi laporan keuangan pada PT. Bank Central Asia Syariah. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial Financing to Deposit Ratio berpengaruh positif terhadap Return On Equity dengan nilai koefisien determinasi sebesar 19,7%. Secara parsial Capital Adequacy Ratio berpengaruh negatif terhadap Return On Equity dengan nilai koefisien determinasi 56,0%. Secara simultan Financing to Deposit Ratio dan Capital Adequacy Ratio berpengaruh terhadap Return On Equity dengan nilai koefisien determinasi sebesar 50,58% pada PT. Bank Central Asia Syariah. AbstractThe measurement of the success of a company can be seen through the acquisition of profits in order to improve the company's performance. One that can affect Return On Equity is the Financing to Deposit Ratio and Capital Adequacy Ratio. This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of Financing to Deposit Ratio and Capital Adequacy Ratio on Return On Equity at PT. Bank Central Asia Syariah. The method used in this study is a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The source of data used in this study is secondary data from the publication of financial statements at PT. Bank Central Asia Syariah. The results of this study indicate that partially Financing to Deposit Ratio has a positive effect on Return On Equity with a coefficient of determination of 19.7%. Partially, the Capital Adequacy Ratio has a negative effect on Return On Equity with a coefficient of determination of 56.0%. Simultaneously, Financing to Deposit Ratio and Capital Adequacy Ratio have an effect on Return On Equity with a coefficient of determination of 50.58% at PT. Bank Central Asia Syariah.
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN MATERIAL LIMBAH PECAHAN BATU BATA DAN PECAHAN GENTENG SEBAGAI SUBTITUSI AGREGAT KASAR TERHADAP KUAT TEKAN BETON
Authors: Amelia Thasya , Destania Henggar Risa , Febryandi Febryandi
Published: July 2023

Abstract:  the waste of fraction bricks and tile fragments for mixing in concrete in Indonesia is stil not widely used in heavy-duty construction buildings. For this reason, this study aims to determine the compressive strenght of concrete by utilizing waste brick and tile fragments as a substitute for coarse aggregate. This test has several stages, namelu material testing, making test objects, testing concrete compressive strength, and analyzing test results. In this test, the specimens were molded using a cylinder with a mixture of substituting brick fragments and tile framents against coarse aggregate with variasions of 5%, 10% and 15%. The results of the compressive strenght test on norma unmixed concrete with a 5% age of 28 days obtained a value of 16,6 MPa, on concrete with a 5% variation of brick and tile with an age of 28 days a value of 12,41 MPa was obtained, on a concrete variatio  of 10% brick an tile. The obtained value is 11,98 MPa, and in the 15% variation concrete mixture of brick and tile, the value is 11,54MPa. Keywords:  Compressive Strength of Concrete, Coarse Aggregate, Waste fractions Brick and Tile.  Abstrak: Limbah pecahan batu bata dan pecahan genteng untuk campuran dalam beton di Indonesia memang masih belum banyak untuk digunakan dalam bangunan kontruksi yang terbeban. Untuk itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kuat tekan beton dengan memanfaatkan limbah pecahan batu bata dan pecahan genteng sebagai subtitusi agregat kasar. Pengujian ini ada beberapa tahapan, yaitu pengujian material, pembuatan benda uji, pengujian kuat tekan beton, dan analisa hasil pengujian. Pada pengujian ini benda uji dicetak menggunakan silinder dengan campuran subtitusi pecahan batu bata dan pecahan genteng terhadap agregat kasar dengan variasi 5%,10%dan 15%. Hasil uji kuat tekan pada beton normal tanpa campuran dengan umur 28 hari didapat nilai sebesar 16,6 MPa, pada beton dengan variasi 5% bata dan genteng dengan umur 28 hari didapat nilai sebesar 12,41 MPa, pada beton variasi bata dan genteng 10% didapat sebesar 11,98 MPa, dan pada beton variasi 15% campuran bata dan genteng didapat nilai sebesar 11,54 MPa. Kata kunci: : Kuat Tekan Beton, Agregat kasar, Limbah Pecahan bata dan pecahan genteng.
Pengaruh ROA, LDR, Ukuran Perusahaan, CAR, NPL terhadap Return Saham pada Perusahaan Perbankan di BEI
Authors: Pradnyawati Ni Putu Mia , Novitasari Ni Luh Gede , Widhiastuti Ni Luh Putu
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to find out ROA, LDR, Company Size, CAR and NPL on Stock Returns at Banking Companies listed on the IDX in 2019-2021. The data collection method used in this research is documentation. The method of determining the sample of this research is purposive sampling. The number of samples from this study were 41 samples with a total sample of 123 observations. The data analysis technique used was multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study are ROA, LDR, CAR have a positive effect on Stock Returns, Company size has no effect on Stock Returns and NPL has a negative effect on stock returns. Several banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) should publish more complete financial reports and accessible to the public so that it can facilitate potential investors in assessing financial performance and making decisions about choosing stocks that are in accordance with their perceptions. Based on the adjusted R square value of 56.0%, there is still 44.0% of other variables that can be used for further research such as: Price Earning Ratio, current ratio, Total Asset Turnover, Net Profit Margin, and debt to equity ratio.
Image Enhancement using Local Histogram Matching with Normal Distribution
Authors: - Taj-E-Jannat Mim , - Shairmin Akter Mony
Published: July 2023

Image enhancement aims at improving the quality of an image for better visualization. Histogram equalization (HE) is an image enhancement technique based on image histogram modification and this algorithm flats the given image histogram and produces better result on the global scale but the HE technique shifts the mean brightness of original image. Rather than flattening the given histogram, matching the given image with some specified distribution might help to resolve the issue. However, when the goal is to extract information on the local scale, local enhancement techniques, e.g. local HE (LHE), contrast limited adaptive HE (CLAHE), are required. Although the local histogram modification techniques manage to extract local information, however, compromises the visual quality (e.g. over enhancement, shifts in mean brightness, etc.) of the image. In this paper, a novel technique called Local Histogram Matching with Normal Distribution (LHMND), is proposed to extract local information and enhance the image quality by taking advantage of the Normal histogram matching on the local scale. Experiment shows that our proposed method performs better in terms of preserving the mean brightness and contrast enhancement to some extent, in comparison with the relevant HE techniques, e.g. HE, LHE, and CLAHE.
Traders’ Perception About Agri-commodity Futures Market
Authors: - JYOTHI SHIVAKUMAR NM
Published: July 2023

Indian economy is witnessing a growth in commodity futures market since 2003 after the removal of its ban. India has a long history of commodity futures market, trading extended over a period of more than hundred years. Futures trading began in India almost at the same period as in U.S.A., yet Indian commodity futures market is not developed. Certainly, some issues/problems exist which are the hindrance for the growth and development of this particular market. Derivatives are considered risky for investors/traders because of lack of awareness/knowledge about its operation. In this backdrop, the present study has been undertaken and an attempt is made to highlight the awareness and perception prevailing among the traders of commodity futures market. This paper is an empirical study. Data is collected through questionnaire and interaction with the traders at Davangere APMC and NCDEX center. Convenience sampling has been adopted to select the respondents in order to collect the data through questionnaire. Statistical tools such as Percentage and SPSS software are used to analyse the collected data. Summary of findings and other observations are used to develop a framework for further studies in this area. The overall result proves that the respondents have perceived agri-commodity futures market in a positive manner.
To Explore the Sense of Efficacy of the School Teachers of Purulia District
Authors: - Prodip Karmakar , - Biswajit Saha , - Samirranjan Adhikari
Published: July 2023

The concept of teachers’ Sense of Efficacy refers to person’s own belief in his or her capacity to perform their behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments in the institution. To ascertain the present status of teachers’ sense of efficacy of the school teachers of Purulia district, the present study was carried out through the Descriptive Survey Method by administering Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) (Tschannen-Moran & Woolfolk Hoy, 2001) on a random sample of 602 school teachers of Purulia district. In the test there are 24items in long form with each item the instrument was a 9-point Likert scale providing 9 possible responses ranging from 1 (nothing) to 9 (a great deal) is attached. These items are grouped into three subscales: (I) Efficacy for student engagement (SE; 8items), (II) Efficacy for instructional strategies (IS; 8 items), and (III) Efficacy for classroom management (CM; 8 items). It was observed that the mean of the scores of all the facets of Sense of Efficacy and also in Sense of Efficacy (in Totality) lies within the range 5.01 to 7.0, which reflects that the School teachers of Purulia district exhibits high efficacy in their workplace. It might be concluded that, they may be perform well in their academic activities and teach efficiently to the students which leads good productivity of quality education.
A Revised Theory of Stock Price Prediction
Authors: - Pran Krishna Sarkar
Published: July 2023

Today, technology is very advanced and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for NIFTY_50 index stock price prediction leads to the voluminous growth of the wealth of the investors. The several predictions as well as the estimations are coming up for the all sectors of the NIFTY_50 stocks and the stock price prediction is not possible without excessive data manipulating that is done by effective data mining. The systematic statistical manipulation of data is effective when the suitable business intelligence (BI) and the artificial intelligence (AI) techniques are applied. The reality is that the Indian stock market is running throw the most complex scenario and always needs excessive data mining. The several works regarding NIFTY_50 stock price prediction is done by the advent of data mining techniques. In this paper, I introduce a model for all the fifty stocks (NIFTY_50) price prediction using the data mining techniques and the time series prediction in view of Fuzzy logic.
Rationalism in Nyaya Philosophy: An Exploration of Epistemology and Logical Reasoning
Authors: - Babaloo Pal
Published: July 2023

This research paper delves into the philosophy of Nyaya, one of the classical Indian schools of thought, focusing on its rationalist approach to epistemology and logical reasoning. Nyaya, rooted in ancient Indian tradition, developed a systematic framework to analyze knowledge acquisition, argumentation, and the nature of reality. The paper examines the key tenets of Nyaya philosophy, including its epistemological theory, understanding of perception, inference, and its emphasis on logical reasoning. It also discusses the contributions of notable Nyaya thinkers in shaping rationalistic thought within this philosophical tradition. By exploring Nyaya's rationalist foundation, this paper aims to shed light on the relevance and significance of rationalism in the broader philosophical discourse.