bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effectiveness of a Sexual Reproductive Health School-Based HIV Prevention Program among Marginalized Communities in Three Different Ethnicities in Papua Island: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Susantie Niluh Gede , Senan Dato’ Pratapha , Said Farida Mohd , Pamungkas Rian Adi , Muturi Nancy , Matualagi Amestina , Talib Susi Tentrem Rostiati
Published: March 2024

The prevalence of HIV infections in the province of Papua is rising. The study aimed to examine the effect of a sexual reproductive health-based HIV prevention program on knowledge, subjective norms, and attitudes, as well as the behavior control of reproductive health and HIV prevention. A quasi-experimental study was applied in this study with an equivalent control group. The total of 289 students is divided into the experimental group (n = 134) and the control group (n = 155). The experimental group received the sexual reproductive health-based HIV prevention program. The control group received the routine program from the school. The results found a significant difference in knowledge, subjective norms and attitudes, and behavior control of reproductive health and HIV prevention among intervention groups before and after receiving the Sexual Reproductive Health School-Based HIV Prevention program (p-value
Trans-eQTLs Can Be Used to Untangle the Problem of Coexpression-Causality
Authors: Nikpay Majid
Published: March 2024

Following the era of GWAS studies, efforts are being made to identify genes underlying complex traits by merging eQTL and GWAS data and assessing the colocalization of eQTLs and GWAS signals. A problem that sometimes occurs in this context is the observation of association between several genes in a genomic region with a trait. This happens because genes in a region could be under the regulatory impact of common elements and coexpress. As such, computational approaches that rely on cis-eQTL information can not exactly pinpoint the causal gene. Here, I report an alternative solution, based on trans-eQTLs to test the association between a gene and a trait. Through the analyses applied to adjacent genes that coexpress and concordantly impact blood traits, I provide evidence that trans-eQTLs can resolve the problem of coexpression-causality without the interference of shared cis-regulatory SNPs.
High-Precision Integration of Optical Sensors into Metallic Tubes Using Rotary Swaging: Process Phenomena in the Joint Formation
Authors: Al-Baradoni Nassr , Heck Phlipp , Groche Peter
Published: March 2024

A novel process design for damage-free and highly accurate positional integration of an optical multi-axial force sensor into a hollow tube by means of rotary swaging is introduced. Numerical simulations reveal relevant process phenomena of thin disc joining inside a pre-toothed hollow tube and help to find an optimal process design. Experimental trials show a significant effect of axial material flow and the number of tools in a rotary swaging process. By taking these effects into account, a successful form- and force-fit joining of the sensor carrying discs into the tube can be achieved. A successful joining of an optical sensor for bending forces and torque measurement shows hysteresis-free sensory behavior and thus backlash-free joining of the sensor carrier discs. The paper finishes with presenting an approach for closed-loop position controlling during the joining process and numerically investigation of the process design.
Aroplectrus dimerus (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), Ectoparasitoid of the Nettle Caterpillar, Darna pallivitta (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae): Evaluation in the Hawaiian Islands
Authors: Yalemar Juliana A. , Nagamine Walter T. , Bautista Renato C , Cho Dexter Y , Nakahara Larry M , Ramadan Mohsen M.
Published: March 2024

The stinging nettle caterpillar, Darna pallivitta (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae) is a serious invasive pest of agricultural products and a health hazard on the Hawaiian Islands first discovered in 2001. Nursery workers and homeowners have been stung by the caterpillars while handling their plants, especially rhapis palms (Rhapis sp.). Throughout its invaded range, it causes widespread damage including the many cultivated and native palm species grown in Hawaii. Of medical importance are the stinging spines of the larva, which cause dermatitis on contact with the skin. Horticulture and nursery products impacted by the limacodid pest are estimated at $84.3 million (2018 value). An eradication attempt with pesticides and lure traps was made but proved unsuccessful and the moth population continued to spread to major Hawaiian Islands (Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Oahu). The introduction of specific biological control agents from the native region was thought to be the long-term solution for this invasive pest. Initial exploration in Indonesia and Thailand resulted in the introduction of a pupal ectoparasitoid, Nesolynx sp. (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae: Tetrastichinae), that was not specific. The oriental wasp, Aroplectrus dimerus Lin (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae: Eulophinae), idiobiont gregarious ectoparasitoid of the stinging nettle caterpillar, was introduced from Taiwan in 2004 for host specificity studies and biocontrol in Hawaii. Host range testing showed the parasitoid attacked only limacodid species and it was approved for field release in 2010. The parasitoid identity, host specificity under containment facility conditions, reproductive performance, colonization on the major infested sites were assessed. A total of 13379 parasitoids were colonized on162 release sites on four Hawaiian Islands. Evaluations were conducted using field surveys of larvae, pupal counts, and male lure traps. Field parasitism was thoroughly investigated on Oahu Island averaging 18.9 ± 5.6 % of 3923 collected larvae during 2010 – 2023. The numbers of male moths caught/trap/month were significantly reduced on Oahu Island (P
Hereditary Hemochromatosis – How Not to Overlook and Properly Manage “Iron People”- a Critical Overview
Authors: Szczerbinska Agnieszka , Kasztelan-Szczerbinska Beata , Rycyk-Bojarzynska Anna , Cichoz-Lach Halina
Published: March 2024

Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is the main genetic cause of iron overload and is regarded as metal-related human toxicosis. HH may result from HFE and non-HFE gene mutations causing hepcidin deficiency or hepcidin resistance. The disorder has a high biochemical penetrance, but a low clinical prevalence. Unfortunately, the majority of patients with HH remain undiagnosed at their disease-curable stage. The main aim of HH therapy is to prevent iron overload in the early-phase disease and elimination of excess iron from the body by phlebotomy in its late stage. Raising global awareness of HH among health professionals, their training to pay attention to early HH signs and symptoms, and strict patient monitoring are critical management strategies for preventing treatment delays, upgrading its efficacy, and improving patient prognosis.
Assessing Ride Motion Discomfort Measurement Formulas
Authors: Klauder, Jr Louis T
Published: March 2024

After some context and motivation this article proposes gathering recordings of uncomfortable ride motions encountered in public passenger transport service and using a ride motion simulator to compare them. It explains how to adjust the amplitudes of the sample recordings so that they all cause equal discomfort. Then, if a formula is proposed for estimating the discomfort a vehicle ride motion would cause, it can be applied to each of the equal discomfort recordings, and the dispersion of the resulting discomfort scores will indicate the realism of that formula; the lower the dispersion, the more realistic the formula.
Exploring the Potential Use of Natural Products Together with Alkalization in Cancer Therapy
Authors: Isowa Masahide , Hamaguchi Reo , Narui Ryoko , Morikawa Hiromasa , Okamoto Toshihiro , Wada And Hiromi
Published: March 2024

Cancer treatment is a significant focus in medicine owing to the increasing global incidence. Patients with advanced cancers that do not respond to conventional therapies have limited options and an unfavorable prognosis. Consequently, researchers are investigating complementary approaches to conventional treatments. One such approach is alkalization therapy, which aims to neutralize the acidic tumor microenvironment (TME) by increasing its pH level. The acidic TME promotes inflammation, tumor progression, and drug resistance. Alkalization therapy has been demonstrated to be effective for various cancers. In addition, natural products, such as triterpenoids, parthenolides, fulvic acid, Taxus yunnanensis, and apple pectin have the potential to alleviate symptoms, maintain physical fitness, and improve treatment outcomes of cancer patients through their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. In this review, we focus on the effects of alkalization therapy and natural products on cancer. Furthermore, we present a case series of advanced cancer patients who received alkalization therapy and natural products alongside standard treatments, resulting in long-term survival. We posit that alkalization therapy together with the supplementation of natural products may confer benefits to cancer patients by mitigating the side effects of chemotherapy and complementing standard treatments. However, further research is warranted to validate these clinical findings.
Measuring Community Response to Noise - Factors Affecting the Results of Annoyance Surveys
Authors: Gjestland Truls
Published: March 2024

Social surveys are conducted to determine how annoyed people are in a certain noise situation. The results are typically presented as exposure-response curves showing the percentage of the area population that are highly annoyed as a function of the noise exposure level. It is a well-known fact that the survey results are not only dependent on the accumulated noise exposure, DNL, DENL, or similar, but also on various other factors such as maximum levels, exposure patterns, noise spectra, etc. A re-analysis of previously reported surveys shows that the results are also to a large extent dependent on survey-specific factors like wording of the annoyance questions, how the questionnaires are presented, response scales, methods of scoring highly annoyed, etc. This paper discusses and quantifies the influence of such factors and suggests ways of comparing results from surveys that have been conducted according to different protocols and different analysis methods.
Enhancement of Classifier Performance with Adam and RanAdam Hyper Parameter Tuning for Lung Cancer detection from Microarray Data - In Pursuit of Precision
Authors: M S Karthika , Rajaguru Harikumar , Nair Ajin R
Published: March 2024

Microarray gene expression analysis is a powerful technique used in cancer classification and research to identify and understand gene expression patterns that can differentiate between different cancer types, subtypes, and stages. However, microarray databases are highly redundant, inherently nonlinear, and noisy. Therefore, extracting meaningful information from such a huge database is a challenging one. The paper adopts the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and Mixture Model (MM) for dimensionality reduction and utilizes the Dragonfly optimization algorithm as the feature selection technique. The classifiers employed in this research are Nonlinear Regression, Naïve Bayes, Decision Tree, Random Forest and SVM (RBF). The classifiers' performances are analyzed with and without feature selection methods. Finally, Adaptive Moment Estimation (Adam) and Random Adaptive Moment Estimation (RanAdam) hyper-parameter tuning techniques are used as improvisation techniques for classifiers. The SVM (RBF) classifier with the Fast Fourier Transform Dimensionality Reduction method and Dragonfly feature selection achieved the highest accuracy of 98.343% with RanAdam hyperparameter tuning compared to other classifiers.
Willingness to Accept Compensation for Railway-Induced Displacement: Insights from the Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Authors: Fitre Adane Egze , Zeleke Tesfaye , Seyoum Abrham
Published: March 2024

This research study examined the compensation requirements for households facing involuntary displacement caused by a railway development project in Ethiopia's Amhara Region. Using the contingent valuation approach, researchers estimated compensation needs, taking into account ecosystem services and household characteristics. Surveys and questionnaires were conducted with 170 affected households to gather data on compensation preferences and experiences using double-bounded dichotomous method. The collected data were analyzed using a probit model to assess the influence of compensation amount, satisfaction, marital status, religion, and education on the satisfaction levels of affected households. The findings emphasized the significant impact of these factors and the necessity of fair compensation policies in development projects. The study revealed that the Minimum Willingness to Accept (MWTA) for households was - 2.274 billion Ethiopian Birr, significantly surpassing the compensation amount provided. The study highlighted the importance of considering household possessions and the ecosystem in designing tailored compensation strategies. The research revealed strong opposition to displacement, underscoring the need for customized compensation schemes that address preferences and non-monetary aspects. The discontent expressed by the respondents emphasized the importance of designing compensation schemes that ensure the sustenance of livelihoods without further disruptions. The study provided valuable guidance to stakeholders involved in addressing involuntary displacement, empowering them to make informed decisions and implement context-specific compensation policies. These findings contribute to the formulation of more effective and equitable compensation schemes, emphasizing comprehensive strategies for the welfare of affected households.
Rabies Realities: Navigating Barriers to Rabies Control in Rural Zambia—A Case Study of Manyinga and Mwansabombwe Districts
Authors: Misapa Muma Chipo , Muleya Walter , Bwalya Eugene C. , Moonga Ladslav , Zimba Josiah , Kabwali Emmanual S , Silombe Mwenya , Mulwanda Edgar Chilanzi , Mulenga Christopher
Published: March 2024

Rabies persists as a longstanding issue in Zambia, despite being preventable. The current control measures, including dog vaccination, population control, and movement restriction, guided by ‘The Control of Dogs Act Chapter 247 of the Laws of Zambia’, have not yielded the desired impact in many areas of the country including Manyinga and Mwansabombwe districts. These two districts continue to report low dog vaccination rates, unrestricted dog movements, and escalating cases of animal and human rabies, along with dog bites. Aligned with global aspirations to achieve zero human rabies cases by 2030, this study scrutinizes the determinants and obstacles hampering the execution of rabies control initiatives in Manyinga and Mwansabombwe. Spanning approximately 11 months, this cross-sectional study gathered pre- and post-vaccination data from 301 households in Manyinga and 100 households in Mwansabombwe. Questionnaires probed knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to rabies prevention and control. A transect survey, key informant interviews, and assessment of rabies vaccination and dog bite records complemented the data collection. Findings revealed that 88% of respondents from both districts possessed knowledge about rabies, confirming affected species and transmission. Moreover, 76.8% in Manyinga and 88.6% in Mwansabombwe were acquainted with rabies prevention and control methods. Concerning dog owners, 89% were aware of rabies, 66% understood its prevention and control, and the majority identified bites as the primary mode of transmission. Vaccination coverage stood at 64% in Manyinga and 21% in Mwansabombwe. Notably, education and occupation exhibited a positive significant association with rabies knowledge. In terms of dog bite cases, Manyinga recorded 538 dog bite cases from 2017 to June 2022 while Mwansabombwe recorded 81 dog bite and 23 jackal bite cases from 2021 to June 2022. The study underscores critical knowledge gaps in rural areas and emphasizes the imperative for enhanced public education and awareness programs, improved rabies surveillance, free mass vaccination campaigns, and community engagement to augment vaccination coverage and knowledge about rabies.
Sleepless in Captivity: Insomnia Kills the Von Economo Neurons
Authors: Sfera Adonis , Thomas Kyle A , Ogunjale Isaac A , Jafri Nyla , Bota Peter G
Published: March 2024

Forensic hospitals throughout the country house individuals with severe mental illness and history of criminal violations. Insomnia affects 67.4% of hospitalized patients with chronic neuropsychiatric disorders, indicating that these conditions may hijack human somnogenic pathways. Conversely, somnolence is a common adverse effect of many antipsychotic drugs, further highlighting a common etiopathogenesis.
The role of dysfunctional mitochondria in psychopathology is well-established, however, the association of these organelles with sleep physiology is novel. Indeed, reducing neuronal oxidative stress by importing mitochondria from astrocytes, may be the purpose of human slumber. This model may explain mitochondrial dysfunction during anesthesia as well as in the rare genetic disease, fatal familial insomnia.
In this narrative review, we focus on the salience network of the brain, a common denominator for insomnia, neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. We also discuss mitochondria-protecting strategies, including membrane lipid replacement, natural and synthetic phenazine and phenothiazine derivatives.
Characterization of two vineyards in Mexico based on Sentinel-2 and meteorological data
Authors: Del Rio Maria S. , Cicuéndez Víctor , Yagüe Carlos
Published: March 2024

In Mexico viticulture represents the second source of employment in the agricultural area after the fruit and vegetable sector. In developed countries, remote sensing is widely used for vineyard monitoring, however, this tool is barely used in developing countries of Iberoamerica. In this re-search, our overall objective is to characterize two vineyards in the state of Queretaro (Mexico) using Sentinel-2 and meteorological data, specifically spectral and thermal indices. Results showed that spectral indices obtained from Sentinel-2 bands have characterized adequately the phenolog-ical evolution of the different varieties of the vineyards. The Modified Soil-Adjusted Vegetation Index (MSAVI) was adequately used to discriminate the first stages of vineyards, while the Nor-malized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) was useful to monitor vineyards during the rest stages of vineyards. Thermal indices have shown that the best grape varieties were those that can adapt to both cooler and warmer temperatures, have a reasonable ripening period, and can produce wines with balanced acidity and flavors. In conclusion, the combination of meteorological (including thermal indices) and remote sensing data (NDVI and MSAVI) provide information for choosing the suitable grape variety for this region.
The Imperative of Upholding Academic Integrity in the Face of Artificial Intelligence Challenges
Authors: Yusuf Saldy
Published: March 2024

Effective scholarly communication, whether oral or written, is inherently challenging. Scientific discourse relies on objective facts rather than subjective opinions. Hence, it necessitates grounding in evidence derived from research, ensuring the arguments presented are objective and supported by factual findings. Generating scholarly information, even in a single sentence, is a laborious process, demanding considerable time, financial resources, and substantial energy. In some instances, continuous or multi-year research is imperative.
Nevertheless, technological advancements have revolutionized this landscape. Writing can now be expedited through the use of available artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, ranging from free versions to premium services. For example, Jenni AI functions akin to a "magical assistant," generating text on requested topics. ELICIT AI excels in grid synthesis, ResearchPal automates literature reviews, and others provide various functionalities. This poses a temptation to researchers, making AI a double-edged sword in the realm of publication integrity.
Special Issue on Abrasive Technology for High-Precision and High-Efficiency Machining of High-Performance Materials
Authors: Suzuki Hirofumi , Ota Minoru , Kodama Hiroyuki , Furuki Tatsuya
Published: March 2024

The demand for high-precision and high-efficient machining of high-performance materials and components has increased in various industries such as optical, automotive, communication, life sciences, and medical sciences. Certain difficult-to-machine materials can be reliably machined using deterministic precision cutting processes. However, hard and brittle materials such as ceramics, carbides, hardened steel molds, glassy materials, or semiconductor materials, require precision abrasive technologies with super abrasives like diamond, cBN, or new tool materials for machining. However, machining high-precision components and their molds/dies using abrasive processes is considerably more difficult due to their complex and non-deterministic nature and textured surfaces. Furthermore, high-energy processes such as laser technology can assist abrasive technologies in ensuring higher precision and efficiency. Precision grinding and polishing processes are primarily used to generate high-quality and functional components, typically made of difficult-to-machine materials. Thus, the surface quality achievable by precision grinding and polishing processes becomes more important for reducing machining time and costs.

This special issue features 10 papers on the most recent advances in precision abrasive technologies. These papers cover the following topics:

- Ultrasonic grinding of micro holes using cemented WC tools

- Drilling holes in CFRP aircraft using cBN electroplated ball end mill

- In situ evaluation of drill wear using tool images

- Grinding belt based on modified information entropy

- Radial directional vibration-assisted grinding of Al2O3 ceramics

- Chatter vibration suppression using fixed superabrasive polishing stone

- Free abrasive finishing of internal channels with different cross-sectional geometries

- High-quality machining of cemented carbide using PCD ball end mills

- Fixed-abrasive machining with magnetic brush for Ti-6Al-4V ELI alloy

- High-efficient polishing of polymer surfaces using catalyst-referred etching

This issue will provide an understanding of the recent developments in abrasive technologies, leading to further research.

We deeply appreciate the careful work of all the authors, and we thank the reviewers for their incisive efforts.
Evaluation of Abrasive Grain Distribution of the Grinding Belt Based on Modified Information Entropy
Authors: Haramiishi Yasutake , Shimizu Tsuyoshi
Published: March 2024

Recent studies have shown that the cutting edge spacing and density of abrasive grains on the grinding tool surface affect the accuracy and tool life of grinding tools. However, studies on the effects of dispersion on the abrasive grain distribution have not yet been conducted. In this study, it was shown that the machining ability of a tool can be evaluated and tool life can be determined using an index of normalized information entropy for abrasive grain dispersion. However, it was difficult to continuously obtain transfer images with different loadings during the measurement of the abrasive grain distribution. Additionally, it has been revealed that in entropy evaluation, the evaluation values may remain the same even when the distribution state changes. Therefore, in this study, a device was developed to obtain a transferred image by continuously changing the loading conditions. We also examine the change in the number of divisions in the evaluation region to modify the entropy evaluation. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method, models with varying abrasive grain numbers and distributions were prepared, and the abrasive grain distributions were evaluated. After studying the entropy evaluation by simulation, an evaluation of a grinding belt in a processing experiment was conducted. It was demonstrated that evaluation using information entropy is possible in all cases by employing a method that decreases the number of divisions in the evaluation region.
Unsupervised Anomaly Detection for IoT-Driven Multivariate Time Series on Moringa Leaf Extraction
Authors: Kurnianingsih  , Widyowati Retno , Aji Achmad Fahrul , Sato-Shimokawara Eri , Obo Takenori , Kubota Naoyuki
Published: March 2024

The extraction of valuable compounds from moringa plants involves complex processes that are highly dependent on various environmental and operational factors. Monitoring these processes using Internet of Things (IoT)-based multivariate time series data presents a unique opportunity for improving efficiency and quality control. Multivariate time series data, characterized by multiple variables recorded over time, provides valuable insights into the behavior, interactions, and dependencies among different components within a system. However, with the increasing complexity and volume of IoT data generated during moringa extraction, the anomaly detection becomes challenging. The objective of this study is to develop a robust and efficient system capable of automatically detecting anomalous patterns in real time, providing early warning signals to operators, and facilitating timely interventions. This paper proposes a novel hybrid unsupervised anomaly detection model combining density-based spatial clustering of applications with noise and k-nearest neighbors for IoT-based multivariate time series data. We conducted extensive experiments on real-world moringa extraction, demonstrating the effectiveness and practicality of our proposed approach. In comparison to other anomaly detection methods, our proposed method has the highest precision value of 0.89, the highest recall value of 0.89, and the highest accuracy value of 0.87. Future research will measure and optimize actuators (relays and motors) from anomaly detection to action. It can also be used with forecasting algorithms to detect anomalies in the coming minutes.
ANALISIS FAKTOR MEMORABLE TOURISM EXPERIENCE DI DESA WISATA EDUKASI CISAAT
Authors: Septiana Vanida
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganlisis dan mengetahui faktor faktor  yang mempengaruhi Memorable Tourism Experience Di Desa Wisata Edukasi Cisaat. Yang di ukur melalui 7 dimensi yaitu Hedonism, Novelty, Local Culture, Refreshment, Meaningfulness, Knowledge. Dengan melibatkan 141 wisataan sebagai responden dan di analisis menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan analisis faktor. hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa desa wisata edukasi cisaat dapat menciptakan Memorable Tourism Experience dan telah memenuhi syarat untuk dianalisis faktor dengan angka factor loading tertinggi terdapat dimensi knowledge. sehingga dapat di pertimbangkan sebagai bahan acuan dalam meningkatkan Memorable Tourism Experience di Desa Wisata Edukasi Cisaat.
İkinci Meşrutiyet Dönemi’nde Dr. Adnan (Adıvar) Bey ve Osmanlı Hilâl-i Ahmer Cemiyeti
Authors: ADA Turhan
Published: March 2024

Dr. Adnan Bey, pozitivist eğilimleriyle örtüştürdüğü hekimlik mesleğini, İttihad ve Terakki Cemiyeti’nin (İTC) rejimi değiştirerek iktidar olduğu II. Meşrutiyet Dönemi’nin ilk yıllarında (1908-1911), “Tıp Fakültesi Dekanı” sıfatıyla ifa etmeye başlamıştır. Sürecin sonraki evrelerinde, “Sağlık Genel Müdürlüğü” ve “Kolera Hastanesi Müdürlüğü” gibi önemli makamları elinde tutarken, kurucuları arasında yer aldığı Osmanlı Hilal-i Ahmer Cemiyeti’nde “Genel Sekreter” ve “Esirler Komisyonu Üyesi” olarak görev yapmıştır. Osmanlı Hilal-i Ahmer Cemiyeti mensubu olarak, Trablusgarp (1911-1912) ve Çanakkale Savaşları’na (1915) bizzat iştirak eden Dr. Adnan Bey, Balkan Savaşları’nda (1912-1914) kolera hastalığı ile başarıyla mücadele etmiş, I. Dünya Savaşı yıllarında (1914-1918), başarılı bir idareci olarak, cemiyetin Anadolu’daki şubelerini diri tutmaya çalışmış, esir Osmanlı askerleriyle yakından ilgilenirken, şehit çocuklarının sorunlarını bizzat çözmeye çalışmıştır. Yunan Kızılhaçı ile rekabet içinde olduğu, Mondros Mütarekesi Dönemi’nde (1918-1920), iktidarı kaybeden İTC’ye yakınlığı nedeniyle tepki alan Dr. Adnan Bey, İstanbul’un işgaliyle birlikte (16 Mart 1920) kenti terk ederek Ankara merkezli direniş hareketine katılmıştır.
Fostering Entrepreneurial Spirit: The Impact of the 'Kantin Kejujuran' Program on OSIS Members in SMP YBPK Kota Kediri
Authors: Indrakurniawan Machful , Kusuma Wardana Mahardika Darmawan , Wulandari Ria
Published: March 2024

This scientific article presents the results and implications of the "Kantin Kejujuran" community engagement program, aimed at cultivating entrepreneurial values among members of the Student Intra-School Organization (OSIS) in SMP YBPK Kota Kediri. The study utilized a three-stage methodological approach, beginning with the creation of a workplan to ensure the program's smooth execution without disrupting regular school activities. Subsequently, the program included a seminar on entrepreneurship specifically designed for OSIS members. Finally, a monitoring and evaluation process was conducted to assess the program's effectiveness. The results demonstrate a significant improvement in the entrepreneurship capabilities of OSIS members, as indicated by pretest and posttest data. Through practical involvement in the "Kantin Kejujuran," students engaged in activities such as planning, inventory management, and customer interaction, fostering their entrepreneurial skills, risk-taking, creativity, innovation, leadership, and responsibility. The program emphasized the importance of ethical conduct and social responsibility in business, offering students the opportunity to run a business with principles of honesty, fairness, and transparency. Beyond honing entrepreneurial skills, the program also enhanced students' independence, self-confidence, and interpersonal abilities. Encountering decision-making processes, challenges, and learning from mistakes promoted a positive attitude towards failure and resilience. Overall, this article highlights the effectiveness of the "Kantin Kejujuran" program in nurturing entrepreneurial spirit among OSIS members, with implications for educators and policymakers seeking to foster entrepreneurial development in schools worldwide.

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Significant impact on OSIS members: The "Kantin Kejujuran" program effectively fosters entrepreneurial spirit among OSIS members at SMP YBPK Kota Kediri, demonstrated by significant improvements in their entrepreneurship capabilities from pretest to posttest.

Practical business learning: Through the kiosk, students engage in practical business management, learning essential skills such as planning, inventory management, and customer interaction, while also developing qualities like risk-taking, creativity, innovation, leadership, and responsibility.

Fostering positive attitudes: The program not only enhances entrepreneurial skills but also promotes positive attitudes towards failure, resilience, and decision-making, providing students with the confidence and independence to pursue their business ideas in the future.

Keyword: Honesty Canteen, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Honesty Values, Junior High School Students
Empowering High School Graduates: Soft Skills and Financial Report Training for Entrepreneurship and Workforce Success
Authors: Nafisa Lailatun
Published: March 2024

This scientific article presents a study aimed at addressing unemployment and fostering entrepreneurship by emphasizing the significance of soft skills in the business world. The research focuses on providing high school graduates with training in financial report preparation, aiming to augment their knowledge and insights in this domain. The implementation involves three stages: material delivery, practical exercises in financial reporting, and an evaluation process. The results demonstrate a remarkable enthusiasm among students participating in the training, as it not only enhances their understanding of financial reporting but also provides valuable insights beyond conventional education. This initiative can potentially empower graduates to navigate the world of work and entrepreneurship successfully.

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Soft skills: Crucial for Entrepreneurship, Emphasizing the significance of soft skills in the entrepreneurial world and its impact on business development.

Financial Report Training for Graduates, Highlighting the importance of providing high school graduates with knowledge and insights in financial reporting.

Empowering the Workforce and Reducing Unemployment, Showcasing the role of education and government in tackling unemployment through enhanced soft skills and entrepreneurship training.

Keywords: Soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial reports, high school graduates, training.
Mathematics Village: An Effective Educational Tourism for Increasing Children's Motivation and Changing Their Perspective of Mathematics
Authors: Ariyanti Novia , Azizah Nuril Lutvi , Latifah Fitri Nur
Published: March 2024

Mathematics Village is an educational tourism destination for children in Dukuh Pakis Surabaya. This educational tour uses games with mathematical themes to increase children's motivation and change their perspective of mathematics. The activity was conducted in 4 posts, using observation, preparation, demonstration, and practice methods. The results showed that Mathematics Village was effective in increasing children's motivation and changing their perspective of mathematics. Children were more enthusiastic about learning mathematics through games and they were able to understand mathematical concepts more easily. This activity can be a model for other communities to develop mathematical educational tourism in their environment.

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Mathematics Village is an educational tourism destination for children in Dukuh Pakis Surabaya.

The activity uses games with mathematical themes to increase children's motivation and change their perspective of mathematics.

The results showed that Mathematics Village was effective in increasing children's motivation and changing their perspective of mathematics.

Keyword: Mathematics Village, Educational tourism, Children, Motivation, Mathematics
Permen Sambal Pecel: A New Variant of Traditional Cuisine from Madiun City
Authors: Kurniaji Rendy , Prasetyo Vinsensius Widdy Tri , Indrawati Chatarina Dian
Published: March 2024

Sambal pecel is a typical food of the City of Madiun. In an effort to maintain the existence and product development, product development needs to be done through variation of sambal pecel products. This study aims to provide an alternative variation of a new product in the form of sambal pecel candy. This new variant of the sambal pecel product is intended to introduce sambal pecel to children. Determination of the formulation for making sambal pecel candy, namely sambal pecel, sucrose, glucose, and water was carried out using an experimental method. In processing the data, researchers used the Design Expert 13 application with the Simplex Lattice Design method. This study gave the result that the form of sambal pecel candy that children like is the lollipop form. Based on the experiment as a whole, the sambal pecel candy formula has a significant effect on organoleptic testing on the hedonic scale value p <0.05. The composition of the pecel sauce chosen by consumers was 25 gr, 80 gr sucrose, 40 gr glucose, and 95 ml water with an average score of 3.89. Highlights: Product Diversification: The study focuses on diversifying traditional sambal pecel into a new product, sambal pecel candy, to attract a wider audience. Child-friendly Introduction: The new candy variant aims to introduce the flavors of sambal pecel to children, promoting the traditional cuisine in a form suitable for young palates. Formulation Experimentation: Through experimental methods and design software, the optimal formulation for sambal pecel candy was determined, considering factors like taste and texture. Keywords: Sambal Pecel Candy, Product Variation, Children, Formulation, Organoleptic Testing
Artistic-Methodological Research of Anwar Obidjan
Authors: Ugli Mukhtaraliyev Bahromjon Ilyasjon
Published: March 2024

This study investigates the importance of comic stories in the evolution of Uzbek prose, with a particular focus on the originality and critique of society embedded in Anwar Obidjon's work. Using biographical, structural, and psychological techniques, this study explores Obidjon's distinctive style, which is shaped by literary influences and traditions. Through the creation of comic characters, Obidjon skillfully exposes the ugliness of prevalent society, and provides reflections on contemporary issues. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of comic storytelling and its role in societal critique, and offer implications for the advancement of literary theory and practice.

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Anwar Obidjon's comic stories become a lens for exposing the ugliness of society, reflecting on contemporary issues.

The utilization of biographical, structural, and psychological techniques provides insight into Obidjon's distinctive literary style.

This study contributes to increased understanding of the role of comic stories in societal critique in Uzbek prose.

Keywords : Comic Stories, Style, Artistic Skills, Personality, Composition
Reviving Durensewu: Providing Durian-Based Creative Dishes to Local Enterprises and Streamlining Achievements through Financial Knowledge
Authors: Susilo Joko , Noviyanti Dina , Sari Andini Rahma , Kusuma Rahadian Trisna , Rahma Anita Rizkia , Kartikasari Dwi Ajeng , Rahmatika Aghniya Putri
Published: March 2024

The aim of this service is to create innovative durian-based dishes to expand the market, increase the competitiveness of local products, and create new business opportunities in the culinary industry. In this service, the technique used involves expert chefs creating new durian-based food recipes by utilizing various durian products. Culinary creativity materialized as the provision of innovative and unique durian-based dishes, which received a positive reception from local consumers and tourists as a result of this service. This service enhances the competitiveness of local products, such as durian-based culinary innovations that increase market share, improve the competitiveness of local products, and attract tourists. In addition, business actors learn more about finance so that they can create better financial management models and support long-term sustainability.

Highlights:

Durian-based culinary innovation: This service focuses on creating new and unique durian dishes, expanding the market and attracting consumers.

Enhanced competitiveness: Durian-based products gain market share and become more competitive due to increased creativity and positive reception.

Business sustainability: Financial knowledge empowers business actors to make informed decisions and achieve long-term success.

Keywords : Durian, Durensewu, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises counseling
Block Method for SolvingState-Space Equations of Linear Continuous-Time Control Systems
Authors: Salih Raghad Kadhim , Salih Shymaa Hussain , Kadhim Atheer Jawad
Published: March 2024

This paper presents a newly developed method with new algorithms to find the numerical solution of nth-order state-space equations (SSE) of linear continuous-time control system by using block method. The algorithms have been written in Matlab language. The state-space equation is the modern representation to the analysis of continuous-time system. It was treated numerically to the single-input-single-output (SISO) systems as well as multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) systems by using fourth-order-six-steps block method. We show that it is possible to find the output values of the state-space method using block method. Comparison between the numerical and exact results has been given for some numerical examples for solving different types of state-space equations using block method for conciliated the accuracy of the results of this method.
Three-Dimensional Microfabrication With Conjugated Polymers
Authors: Jamal Raied K. , Mendonca C. R. , Tayalia P. , Mazur E.
Published: March 2024

In this paper we reported the microfabrication of three-dimensional structures using two-photon polymerization (2PP) in a mixture of MEH-PPV and an acrylic resin. Femtosecond laser operating at 800nm was employed for the two-photon polymerization processes. As a first step in this project we obtained the better composition in order to fabricate microstructers of MEH-PPV in the resin via two-photon polymerzation.
Acknowledgement:This research is support by Mazur Group, Harvrad Universirt.
Extraction and Purification of Indole aectic acid from locale isolate Fusarium oxysporum(F2)
Authors: Al-Juamily Essam F. A. , Ahmed Najwa S. , Al-Shimary Ali O. A.
Published: March 2024

Indole acetic acid (IAA) produced from F. oxysporum (F2) was purified by several steps included extraction by cold ethyl acetate ; Column chromatography using silica gel and TLC chromatography .
The pure indole acetic acid (IAA) which produce by F. oxysporum (IAA) was tested by ultraviolet spectra at (200-300)nm ; and appear that the maximum absorbance at 229nm , the high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) used to test the purity of the indole acetic acid and the results showed one peak at appearance time 3.822 min
The influence of prey density on the numerical response of Chrysoperla mutata MacLachlan
Authors: Hamad Bassim. Sh. , Al–Rawy Mohammed A.
Published: March 2024

The numerical response of Chrysoperla mutata MacLachlan was achieved by exposing the larvae of the predators to various densities of dubas nymphs Ommatissus lybicus DeBerg. Survival rate of predators’ larvae and adults emergence increased with increasing consumption . Repriductive response of predator was highly correlated with the amount of food consumed (+0.996).
Comparative sensitivity of two freshwater snail Melanopsis nodosa and Bulinus truncatus to 2, 4-D pesticide
Authors: AL-Obaidy Mohammed J.
Published: March 2024

The molluscicidal effects of herbicide 2, 4-D were studied against tow species of freshwater snail Bulinus truncatus and Melanopsis nodosa by short term experiments. Calculated values of lethal concentrations (LC50 and LC100) were maid to two spices for different period of time 24hr, 48hr, 72hr and 96hr. The study had showed that the herbicide 2, 4-D was toxic against the tow species. The toxicity of the herbicide was low or unknown in low concentrations in the first period of exposure 24and 48hr to two spices but it increase gradually with increase period of exposure. The spice of B.truncatus was more tolerant than the M.nodosa. All the individual of M nodosa was death while in B.truncatus the complete death was not appear until finish the period of exposure 96hr.
Calculations of Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) for Free Space Optical Communication Systems
Authors: Kbashi Hani j. , Hameed Mohammed A. , Shykre Saba A.
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we calculate and measure the SNR theoretically and experimental for digital full duplex optical communication systems for different ranges in free space, the system consists of transmitter and receiver in each side. The semiconductor laser (pointer) was used as a carrier wave in free space with the specification is 5mW power and 650nm wavelength. The type of optical detector was used a PIN with area 1mm2 and responsively 0.4A/W for this wavelength. The results show a high quality optical communication system for different range from (300-1300)m with different bit rat (60-140)kbit/sec is achieved with best values of the signal to noise ratio (SNR).
Microbiological Examination of some ImportedCanned and Frozen Foods
Authors: Bayatti Khalid K. AL.
Published: March 2024

A number of juices, jams, canned foods and frozen fishes available in local markets were inspected with respect to microbial contamination. We have determined the total viable bacterial cell counts in these samples and the number of g(-) lactose fermentors as a bacterial indicator of food spoilage.
The results indicated that most of the food items inspected, were contaminated with large numbers of different species of g(-) ,g(+), yeast and fungi and some were contained more than the maximum permissible number of pathogenic g(-) enteric E-coli, which render these food items unsafe for human consumption.
The role of annealing temperature on the optical energy gap and Urbach energy of Se:2%Sb thin films
Authors: Ameer A.F. Abdul-
Published: March 2024

The optical energy gap(Eopt) and the width of the tails of localized states in the band gap (?E) for Se:2%Sb thin films prepared by thermal co-evaporation method as a function of annealing temperature are studied in the photon energy range ( 1 to 5.4)eV.Se2%Sb film was found to be indirect transition with energy gap of (1.973,2.077, 2.096, 2.17) eV at annealing temperature (295,370,445,520)K respectively.
The Eopt and ?E of Se:2%Sb films as a function of annealing temperature showed an increase in Eopt and a decrease in ?E with increasing the annealing temperature. This behavior may be related to structural defects and dangling bonds.
The Datums Transformation for GPS Navigation Measurements Correction
Authors: Mahdi A.S.
Published: March 2024

The GPS navigation measurements become more widely used in many civilian and scientific application. All GPS navigation data holds many errors, the main error sources arise from the geodetic Datum variation when user apply the GPS measurements with the map. Geodetic datums define the size and shape of the earth and the origin and orientation of the coordinate systems used to map the earth surface. In this paper, the Datum transformation was evaluated in two mathematical methods to overcome the errors due to the difference between the WGS-84 and our country Datum Clarck-1880. The results was evaluated and investigated using Carmin GPS device for GCPs comparison, topographic map for Hilla city, mid Iraq 1:100000 scale, and two georefrencing ETM+ & TM satellite images. The spatial transformation error was less than 10 meter for UTM projection & less than 1 sec for (?, ?) projection, which can considered as suitable results in transformation calculation All results were overcome using two written program for each method with the help of Matlab facility.
GPS: Global Positioning System, GCPs: Ground Control Points
Oscillation of Nonlinear Differential Equations with Advanced Arguments
Authors: Mohamad Hussain Ali , Mohammed Sada F. , Hassan Awatif A.
Published: March 2024

This paper is concerned with the oscillation of all solutions of the n-th order delay differential equation . The necessary and sufficient conditions for oscillatory solutions are obtained and other conditions for nonoscillatory solution to converge to zero are established.
MORPHOLOGICAL STUDIES ON THE EFFECT OFNIGELLA SATIVA SEEDS ON THE MAMMARY GLAND OF MATURE MALE NORWAY RAT
Authors: Baraaj Abed H. , Al-Khateeb Huda M. , Al-Mahdawi Frial A.
Published: March 2024

Nigella sativa seeds (NSS) are reputed traditionally and scientifically as a potent agent that promote milk secretion (galactagogue), but their mechanism of action is studied trivially. One suggestion was that these seeds are bio-transformed to sex hormones within the ovaries. Therefore, this investigation was designated to throw light on the action of these seeds in the absence of ovaries i.e. in male rats. Thirty Norway male albino rats were used in this investigation. They were divided into experimental (n=20,fed NSS 2g/ Kg body weight /day for 14 days) and control (n=10, fed placebo for 14 days). After sacrifice mammary gland and blood samples were obtained. Experimental rats revealed a significant increase (p (0.01>in weight, hypertrophied mammary gland lobules with dilated ducts and rise in serum prolactin level, as compared to the controls. The Mammogenic action of NSS is most probably conveyed via extra-ovarian pathway. Nigella sativa seeds have an estrogen and progesterone like action or their steroidal saponins may be biotransformed to these hormones and cause mammogenesis .