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Pengaruh Pandemi Covid-19 Terhadap Non Performing Loan Dan Profitabilitas Bank
Authors: Rama Nugraha Irawan Surayuda
Published: July 2024

This research purposes is to determine Influence of covid-19 pandemic to Non Performing Loan and Bank’s Profitability. Case study of this research was conduct at 15th bank in Indonesia, which is its data research quarterly financial statement from 2018 until 2021. To solve the problem used multiple linear regression using spss ver, 25.0 for Windows. The Research result are Covid-19 pandemic influented to Non Performing Loan Bank, and Covid-19 Pandemic influented to Bank’s Profitability. The result test are viewing negatif influence of Covid-19 Pandemic to non performing loan and bank’s profitability, whitch are not good for condition of health and performance banks.
Analisis Pajak Penghasilan (PPH) Pasal 23 Atas Jasa Freight Forwarding PT. Gerbang Sinergi Prima
Authors: Riri Rumaizha  , Muhammad Iqbal Nur Aziz  , Abdur Razak
Published: July 2024

This research will be discussed the Income Tax Article 23 withholding treatment and calculation considering the Freight Forwarding Service activities. the authors conducted an analysis of the suitability of the practice of withholding tax carried out by PT Gerbang Sinergi Prima . The research method used is descriptive quantitative method that uses primary data with data collection techniques through field observations and interviews. The analysis tool used is the calculation of income tax based on the Regulation of the Minister of Finance Number 141 / pmk.03 / 2015 and Law Number 7 Of 1983 on Income Tax which was last amended by the Act Number 36 of 2008 requires every company as a taxpayer to do withholding of PPh 23 by 2% of the gross amount (Income). The result of analysis income tax subjected to PPh 23 for freight forwarding service activities PT Gerbang Sinergi Prima is suitable to Income Tax Article 23 tax code of withholding treatment and calculation Taxpayer which has NPWP but not for Taxpayer which has not NPWP.
Sistem Informasi Manajemen Data Aset Berbasis Web pada SMA Negeri 1 Timpeh Menggunakan PHP dan MySQL
Authors: Riki Rianto  , Sunaryo Nandra , Abrar Hadi
Published: July 2024

Tugas akhir ini berjudul “Sistem Informasi Manajemen Data Aset Berbasis Web  pada SMA Negeri 1 Timpeh Menggunakan PHP dan MySQL ”. Riki Rianto menulis tugas akhir ini dibimbing oleh Bapak Nandra, S.Kom., M.Kom dan Abrar Hadi, S.Kom., M.Kom. Penelitian yang di tuangkan dalam tugas akhir ini bertujuan untuk memudahkan sekolah dalam mengolaha data aset. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif yaitu untuk mengetahui proses pengumpulan dan pengolahan data yang diperlukan pada SMA Negeri 1 Timpeh, dari penelitian menghasilkan sistem informasi pengolahan data aset yang menampilkan data aset, seperti data gedung, data inventory, data perbaikan. Penulis memperoleh kesimpulan bahwa salah satu upaya dalam pemanfaatan perkembangan teknologi proses manajemen data aset akan  mempermudah dalam pengolahan data aset sekolah sesuai dengan kebutuhan.
Perancangan Sistem Pakar Diagnosa Penyakit Mata Manusia Pada Klinik Nomor Satu
Authors: Mira Adeliya Putri  , Yulef Dian
Published: July 2024

Klinik Nomor Satu merupakan salah satu Klinik di Kota Padang, Provinsi Sumatera Barat, yang mempunyai tugas pokok memberikan pelayanan medik dasar maupun umum. Klinik Nomor Satu belum memiliki sistem pakar diagnosa yang bisa memudahkan para calon pasien untuk melakukan konsultasi kesehatan terutama mata, tidak memiliki sistem infomasi publik sehingga masyarakat kesulitan mendapatkan informasi mengenai layanan kesehatan yang up to date. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengubah sistem konsultasi manual menjadi online dengan menggunakan website. Hasil penelitian yang penulis buat  berupa perancangan sistem pakar diagnosa penyakit mata manusia berbasis web sesuai dengan kebutuhan yang ada di Klinik Nomor Satu. Dengan adanya perancangan sistem ini menjadikan kegiatan yang ada di klinik menjadi lebih efektif dan efisien.
Sistem Pengambilan Keputusan Klasifikasi Masyarakat Penerima Bantuan Langsung Tunai (BLT) Studi Kasus Nagari Kampung Baru Koron Nan Ampek Menggunakan Metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) Berbasis Web
Authors: Nindya Tivani  , Amalia Hanifa
Published: July 2024

Kemiskinan adalah suatu kondisi ketidak mampuan secara ekonomi untuk memenuhi standar hidup rata-rata penduduk di suatu daerah. Pada saat ini proses pengambilan keputusan klasifikasi masyarakat penerima bantuan langsung tunai masih secara manual. Masalah ini yang menyebabkan penulis memberikan solusi berupa sistem pengambilan keputusan klasifikasi masyarakat penerima bantuan langsung tunai. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu membantu memberikan alternatif pemecahan masalah dalam proses pengambilan keputasan penerima bantuan langsung tunai yang diperoleh menjadi lebih akurat dan dapat dipercaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif, dengan model waterfall yang berbasis web. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu studi pustaka dan studi lapangan berupa observasi dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan berupa perancangan aplikasi berbasis website yang digunakan untuk menunjang pengambilan keputusan penerima bantuan langsung tunai lebih terstruktur dan terorganisir. Dengan adanya website  ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan keadilan bagi masyarakat.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Keuangan Zakat Dan Donasi Pada Badan Amil Zakat Nasional Kota Padang (BAZNAS) Berbasis PHP Dan MySQL
Authors: Asyifa  , Yulef Dian
Published: July 2024

Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS) merupakan badan resmi yang dibentuk Pemerintah berdasarkan Keputusan Presiden RI No. 8 Tahun 2001 yang memiliki tugas dan fungsi menghimpun dan menyalurkan zakat, infaq dan sedekah di tingkat nasional. Kendala dari penyajian informasi yang terkait dengan manajemen zakat pada BAZNAS Kota Padang masih menggunakan sistem yang bersifat umum atau menyeluruh sehingga data yang dihasilkan belum terintegrasi dengan baik. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk merancang dan membuat aplikasi Sistem Informasi Manajemen keuangan zakat dan donasi Pada Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS) Kota Padang memudahkan manajemen pengolahan data zakat pada Baznas Kota Padang sehingga menghasilkan data yang mudah dikelola. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu observasi dan wawancara dengan pihak yang terkait dengan penelitian. Hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan berupa perancangan Sistem Informasi yang Manajemen keuangan zakat dan donasi Pada Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS) Kota Padang menggunakan bahasa pemprogramman PHP yang memudahkan proses manajemen pengolahan data zakat, terdiri dari pendataan pemberi zakat (muzzaki), penerima zakat (mustahiq), penyaluran zakat dan laporan pendapatan zakat sehingga data tersimpan dengan baik dan mudah dikelola.
Perancangan Aplikasi Keluar Masuk Surat Perintah Kerja Percetakan Digital Menggunakan PHP & MySql di CV. Mulyatama Abadi
Authors: Aris Riyanto  , Rini Marlianita  , Arief Fadhil Achmad Firdaus
Published: July 2024

Percetakan Digital adalah salah satu cara dalam mencetak gambar berbentuk digital, yang biasanya berbentuk berkas, dan nantinya dapat dicetak ke dalam bentuk berbagai media dengan mudah dan cepat. Dalam setiap perusahaan penyedia jasa membutuhkan SPK (Surat Perintah Kerja) untuk menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara pelanggan dan perusahaan/penyedia jasa, tidak lain dengan percetakan digital yang sehubungannya berjalan di bidang penyedia jasa. Semakin banyaknya pelanggan yang menggunakan jasa semakin banyak SPK yang dibuat dan akan semakin rumit untuk mengelola surat-surat tersebut. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mempermudah perusahaan dalam mengelola SPK dan mempermudah dalam pemberian laporan juga pencarian pesanan para pelanggan. Metode yang digunakan peneliti dalam penelitian yaitu menggunakan metode waterfall, di mana tahapan dalam metode waterfall lebih mudah diterapkan dan peneliti berpikir cocok untuk diterapkan dalam website aplikasi ini. Diharapakan setelah website ini dikembangkan, semoga dapat mempermudah bagi perusahaan percetakan digital dalam mengelola SPK yang biasanya berbentuk kertas dan menumpuk sehingga sulit dalam pencariannya.
Branding Capres Dan Konstruksi Wacana Politik Pilpres 2024 Di Ruang Media Sosial
Authors: Bambang Mudjiyanto  , Launa Launa , Fit Yanuar
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT
Social media is the most effective space for image branding and political construction for candidate who will compete in the 2024 presidential election. Currently, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Twitter and TikTok) are widely used by candidate to create an impression, polishing the image, forming a reputation, and constructing the identity of each candidate. This study aims to expand the branding and political construction of the presidential/vice presidential candidate's image in the 2024 presidential election through social media as another form of digital campaign that has not been fully effective in realizing news democratization in the virtual space. Through a qualitative approach with a descriptive case analysis method, this study found the fact that social media is the main actor in idea marketers, framing actors, and agenda setting organizers who provide access to news and evaluations (approval, justification, denial) of each other's image, reputation, and identity each candidate who will compete in the 2024 presidential election, with variations framing, degree of branding, and different accentuations of political construction.
Analisis Semiotika Makna Pesan Foto Terbaik Pada Buku Treasure Of Sukabumi
Authors: Anne Sandra Dewi  , Nenden Muslihat
Published: July 2024

Photo is one of the visual works that can convey a message in the form of an image without any manipulation or engineering process. Sukabumi is one of the areas in West Java that has amazing tourism potential ranging from natural, culinary, historical, educational, to cultural tourism. Treasure Of Sukabumi is a photo book that tells about the treasures owned by Sukabumi. This study aims to determine the connotation and denotation meanings of the best photos in the book Treasure Of Sukabumi. This study uses a qualitative approach using Roland Barthes's Semiotic theory method which reads images through denotative meanings and connotative meanings. Data collection techniques using observation techniques, in-depth interviews, documentation and triangulation techniques. There were five informants in this study, with a side purposive technique. The objects of this research are the two best photographs of the book Treasure Of Sukabumi. The results of the study show that there is a denotative meaning in the form of the actual conditions contained in the photos of Goa Buni Ayu and the Cap Go Meh Celebration and connotation meanings based on trick effect (artificial effect), body pose or gesture, object, photogenia (photo technique), aestheticism (composition), and syntax in the photos of Goa Buni Ayu and the Cap Go Meh Celebration so that they contain additional meanings, certain feelings or certain taste values ​​in addition to the general basic meaning. The conclusion of this study is to show the charm of the beauty of underground tourist destinations and the potential wealth of tourism owned by Sukabumi.
Analisis Strategi Komunikasi Pemasaran Dalam Meningkatkan Minat Pengiklan Pada Media Online Teropong Media
Authors: Heryadi P Asmarandani , Yupi Yupitriani , Rachman Nurdiantara Robby
Published: July 2024

The development of information and communication technology, especially the internet, has resulted in significant changes in patterns of access and dissemination of information. Teropong Media, as an online news portal, implements various marketing communication strategies to attract advertiser interest. The research uses a qualitative descriptive approach. The research results show that the communication strategy carried out by Teropong Media to attract advertisers' interest is carried out through various comprehensive approaches, including Teropong Media utilizing the power of advertising on the teropongmedia.co.id news portal, which provides wide exposure and increases advertising revenue. Short-term sales promotions have also proven effective in attracting advertisers. Teropong Media also maintains good relations with the public and builds a positive image to maintain the trust of advertisers and readers. through personal sales and direct marketing strategies with personal and interactive services strengthening interactions with potential advertisers. Apart from that, interesting and quality content and appropriate audience segmentation are important foundations in attracting advertiser interest. Then social media activities also increase engagement and advertising reach, while data analysis helps optimize marketing strategies. Lastly, partnership programs with other companies are also an innovative step to expand reach which makes Teropong Media an attractive choice for advertisers. These strategies are considered capable of increasing the effectiveness of Teropong Media's advertising campaign in its efforts to become the leading national online media in Indonesia.
Prototipe Aplikasi Komunikasi Menggunakan Jaringan Delay Tolerant Network Pada Perangkat Seluler Android
Authors: Slameta Slameta , Ashari Ashari , Rahmatullah Griffani Megiyanto
Published: July 2024

In the current global context, the exchange of information through Internet networks has become increasingly vital, necessitating the effectiveness of communication technology. This is particularly true in areas with weak or unstable signal coverage such as intermittent areas. To address challenges such as frequent connection drops in these areas, Delay Tolerant Networking (DTN) architecture is offered as an alternative solution to overcome these problems. The conducted research aims to design and test a data communication application prototype using DTN architecture implemented on the Android operating system. The approach taken involves using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) method. In detail, the application is implemented on the Android operating system and integrates various routing protocols such as Epidemic, Spray and Wait, MaxProp, and ProphetV2 to optimize data transmission and reception under varying network conditions. Data collection techniques include measuring latency and data transfer speed in predetermined testing scenarios, while data analysis techniques involve evaluating the measurement results to determine the effectiveness of the routing protocols used. Evaluation is conducted and the results showing an average latency between 800-1400ms and speeds of 100-400kbps, depending on the distance and varying network conditions. This study validates the effectiveness of DTN in maintaining consistent communication in challenging network environments. The impact of this research on the advancement of informatics is to pave the way for further development and adaptation of DTN technology in various mobile applications and data networks.
Pengaruh Electronic Word Of Mouth Dan Citra Merek Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Aplikasi Tokopedia
Authors: Wala Erpurini  , Nur Alamsyah  , Eli Nofita Sari
Published: July 2024

This study evaluates the influence of Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM) and brand image on the purchasing decisions of students of the Faculty of Economics, Pasim Bandung National University on the Tokopedia application. eWOM includes reviews, testimonials, and recommendations through digital platforms, while brand image refers to students' perceptions of Tokopedia as a brand. This study uses a survey method with a questionnaire to collect data from students who have used the Tokopedia application. The analysis was conducted with multiple linear regression to determine the relationship between eWOM, brand image, and purchasing decisions. The results showed that eWOM had an influence of 4.7% on purchasing decisions, while brand image had an influence of 59.8%. Hypothesis testing shows that eWOM and brand image significantly influence purchasing decisions, with an R2 value of 0.646. Thus, about 64.6% of the variation in purchasing decisions on the Tokopedia application can be explained by the combined influence of eWOM and brand image. The remaining 35.4% is caused by other factors not examined in this study.
Perancangan Prototype Tirai Hujan Otomatis Berbasis Arduino
Authors: Nabil Radityo B.P  , Kinanti Ayu Hasanah  , Darryl Endra Zachary  , Adli Ahmad Hazimulfikri  , Akila Shina Kusumaningrum  , Aliya Rusyda Muthmainah
Published: July 2024

Sensors are an important element in the automation process. The automation process itself is one of the important concepts in smart living, which allows us to live more comfortably with the help of certain technological devices, which generally use sensors. The combination of sensors with microcontrollers can help us do a job automatically.  One of them is to close the curtains automatically in case of rain. This process can be done by connecting a sensor to detect rainwater or a raindrop sensor, with an Arduino microcontroller, and a motor to move the curtain. This research aims to design an automatic rain curtain prototype using a raindrop sensor as a rainwater detector. This prototype is built using MH-RD raindrop sensor, Arduino Uno R3 and 995 180o servo motor. This device is then simulated on a model in the form of a mini house mockup equipped with a rain protection curtain for clothespins and tested by spraying 5ml of water using a mini sprayer 3 times.  The simulation results show that the curtain can close automatically when the sensor is splashed with water, and reopen when the sensor does not detect water.
Integrative taxonomy reveals exceptional species diversity of Lucasioides from China (Isopoda: Oniscidea: Agnaridae)
Authors: Wang Jin , Yao Chong-Hui , Jiang Chao , Li Wei-Chun
Published: July 2024

The genus Lucasioides Kwon, 1993 (Isopoda: Oniscidea: Agnaridae) occurs in Asia, but confined only to China, Japan, Korea, and Russian Siberia. The ambiguously morphological differences among some members of the genus make a dilemma: the species recognition, whether morphologically similar or different, is uncertain. In this paper, we present first morphometric and molecular data for the genus from a broad sample. DNA sequences (mitochondrial COI, nuclear 18S rRNA, 28S rRNA, and NaK) were generated and integrated with morphological evidence to reveal the cryptic species and delimit the new species within the genus. Seven species are described as new to science: Lucasioides digitatussp. nov., L. dissectussp. nov., L. dianensissp. nov., L. formosussp. nov., L. gracilentussp. nov., L. schmidtisp. nov. and L. subcurvatussp. nov. To date, Lucasioides species from China are 44.4% as many as all the known congeners worldwide, showing the exceptional species diversity of Lucasioides species from China. The results demonstrate that the integrative taxonomy is especially important to reveal the cryptic species among the high morphological similarity of taxa, as well as providing an effective way for species identification to accelerate the exploration of woodlice biodiversity.
Combined laser and mechanical lithotripsy for endoscopic management of Bouveret’s syndrome: A case report
Authors: Hristov Bozhidar , Doykov Daniel , Stanchev Desislav , Nacheva-Georgieva Emiliya , Kraev Krasimir , Uchikov Petar , Kostov Gancho , Valova Siyana , Tilkiyan Eduard , Doykova Katya , Doykov Mladen
Published: July 2024

Bouveret’s syndrome (BS) represents an exceedingly rare clinical entity characterized by gastric outlet obstruction induced by a gallstone passing through a cholecystoduodenal, cholecystogastric or choledochoduodenal fistula and impacting in the duodenum or pylorus. Endoscopy is the preferred first-line therapy. It has a favorable safety profile, but requires high level of expertise to achieve stone clearance.

We report here the case of a 75-year-old Caucasian male who presented with vomiting and upper gastrointestinal bleeding and was diagnosed with BS by upper endoscopy. A single session stone extraction utilizing mechanical lithotripsy and laser lithotripsy was executed. Complete clearance of the duodenum and gallbladder was achieved, extracting successfully all fragments larger than 5 mm.

The rarity of BS and its non-specific presentation makes it largely overlooked leading commonly to delayed diagnosis, which results in a high mortality rate of 12-30%. Computer tomography is the diagnostic method of choice. Upper endoscopy can establish the presence of obstruction, but fails to visualize a stone in up to 1/3 of the cases. Management is either endoscopic or surgical. Endoscopic treatment has a good safety profile (mortality 1.6% vs. 17.5-25% for surgery) but poor success rate – 43% vs. 94.1%. To achieve higher success rate, more advanced techniques are required such as mechanical or laser lithotripsy.

Laser lithotripsy is a feasible option for endoscopic treatment of BS, but the duration of the procedure might be an issue in frail patients.
A clinical case of pityriasis lichenoides chronica presenting with palpable purpura after streptococcal infection
Authors: Gancheva Rada , Pozharashka Joana , Koundurdjiev Atanas , Nikolova-Vlahova Milena , Yankova Petya , Marinchev Liubomir
Published: July 2024

Pityriasis lichenoides is a rare inflammatory skin condition presenting with diffuse red-brown papules with evolution polymorphism and mica-like crust on older skin lesions. We present a 60-year-old female patient with pityriasis lichenoides chronica that manifested ten days after streptococcal pharyngitis. Initially, palpable purpura appeared on the lower extremities and later, erythematous-squamous papules and plaques appeared at the site of the palpable purpura and on the upper limbs and trunk. The patient had no history of hematological malignancy, viral hepatitis, kidney involvement, systemic rheumatic disease, or ANCA-associated vasculitis. After administration of methylprednisolone 20 mg for one month and an antimalarial agent (hydroxychloroquine 200 mg, 1 tablet bid) for three months, the skin lesions subsided without recurrence.
Acinar cell pancreatic carcinoma: a rare case of pancreatic tumor and short review of literature
Authors: Delis Spiros , Chrysikos Dimosthenis , Liatsos Dimitris , Charitaki Eugenia , Shehade Ameer , Samolis Alexandros , Troupis Theodore
Published: July 2024

Pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma (PACC) is a rare subgenre of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, where the cells show acinar architecture. Specified causes of this neoplasia have not yet been deduced and it usually appears with nonspecific symptoms. Diagnosis is based on its characteristics in various imaging techniques, on its histological characteristics and the expression of specific immunohistochemical biomarkers. Surgical excision of the tumor is usually performed with high chances of recurrence, whereas the benefits of radiotherapy and chemotherapy are still ambiguous. In this paper, a 51-year-old female patient with a mass in the head of the pancreas was taken as a case study. She presented with icterus and imaging showed a defined mass in the head of the pancreas accompanied by dilation of the biliary tree. Biopsy and histological assessment done after the surgical excision showed components of PACC differentiation. The patient was regulated after surgery, especially regarding endocrinology and immunology.
Complete dorsal wall agenesis of the sacral canal in a Greek population: an osteological study
Authors: Nastoulis Evangelos , Tsoucalas Gregory , Karakasi Valeria , Pavlidis Pavlos , Fiska Aliki
Published: July 2024

Introduction: The failure of closure of the dorsal wall of the sacral canal (SC) has been known since the eve of modern osteology, appearing in prehistoric times. Variants include partial or complete absence of the dorsal wall of the SC. SC presents a pathway for minimally invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for spinal diseases and for ensuring analgesia and anesthesia in operations, including labor and genitourinary surgery.

Aim: Our objective is to verify the incidence of complete agenesis of the SC dorsal wall in Greek population.

Material and methods: We collected 155 adult dry sacra of known sex from the Third Cemetery of Athens for the study of the dorsal wall of the sacrum. Damaged or variated sacra were excluded. We also performed an exhaustive review of the relevant literature and compared our results with those of international studies.

Results: Complete dorsal wall agenesis of the sacral canal was found in three cases (1.93%), two men (1.29%) and one woman (0.64%). Our review examines its incidence in other populations and explores the possibility of regional or racial correlation.

Conclusion: Knowing the complete dorsal wall agenesis of the sacral canal by medical professionals is crucial for avoiding complications in spinal surgery, anesthetics and obstetrics, as well as in the differential diagnosis of neurological and urological diseases.
A nine-year-old child with nasopharyngeal cancer treated with concomitant chemoradiotherapy with cisplatin – a case report
Authors: Popov Veselin , Suleyman Gulhan , Spasov Neofit , Pavlov Stefan , Raycheva Gabriela
Published: July 2024

In recent years, the role of radiation oncology in treating various pediatric cancers has been extensively researched and developed. The dosage of radiotherapy, when combined with chemotherapy, was either reduced in some oncological diseases or modified in other cancers. Despite these changes, due to swift advancements in radiation oncology technology, this combination therapy continues to enhance both overall and progression-free survival rates, maintaining its vital status as a therapeutic approach in precision medicine.

We report here a nine-year-old patient with nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated according to SIOPE guidelines, which included induction neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy with cisplatin. Post-therapy imaging assessments revealed a persistent tumor mass with reduced dimensions on MRI one month after treatment, characterized by absence of contrast enhancement, water diffusion restriction, or lymphadenopathy. Subsequent CT imaging at three months post-radiotherapy showed no signs of disease progression. Repeat MRI scans at four and six months post-treatment demonstrated stable disease without evidence of water diffusion restriction, indicating a positive response to therapy. These results underscore the effectiveness of the multimodal approach in achieving favorable tumor control and therapeutic efficacy in pediatric nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Chemical fingerprint analysis for quality assessment and control of Curcuma longa L. rhizomes from Vietnam using a high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector (HPLC-DAD)
Authors: Do Chau Minh Vinh Tho , Nguyen Thanh Sil , Nguyen Thanh Ngan , Le Kim Tham , Huynh Huynh Anh Thi , Le Thi Truc Giang , Nguyen Thi Hong Mai
Published: July 2024

Turmeric, extensively cultivated across Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam, harbors active polyphenols, primarily curcumin (2–5%), renowned for its diverse health benefits. Pharmacopoeias recognize turmeric, yet it lacks standardized quality assessments and encounters challenges in extraction and identification due to natural variations and adulteration. This analytical method is vital for verifying the authenticity, purity, and quality of turmeric products in both the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. This study successfully developed an efficient extraction process for curcumin (CUR), demethoxycurcumin (DMC), and bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) from Curcuma longa L. rhizomes. The herbal powder was extracted with methanol (1:30, w/v) by the ultrasound-assisted method for 10 minutes, and this process was repeated three times. A high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) method was validated for the simultaneous quantification of three analytes, following the AOAC guideline and achieving a correlation coefficient (R2) value greater than 0.9950. Utilizing the HPLC-DAD method, the study developed a chemical fingerprint analysis for three analytes to identify the characteristic chemical components distinguishing turmeric from each region. Nineteen samples collected from various provinces across Vietnam were subjected to analysis. In all analyzed samples, the concentrations of CUR, DMC, and BDMC ranged from 0.77–10.30%, 0.33–6.92%, and 0.03–3.23%, respectively. CUR was determined to be the dominant compound in most samples, while BDMC consistently exhibited the lowest levels of content. Utilizing the findings derived from the analysis of RRT and RPA metrics, the research assessed variances across sample batches. It is suggested that this newly established approach can be applied to construct and develop raw material areas to serve the needs of each field.
Normalized ground states for a doubly nonlinear Schrödinger equation on periodic metric graphs
Authors: Li Xiaoguang
Published: July 2024

We investigate the existence of ground states for a class of Schrödinger equations with both a standard power nonlinearity and delta nonlinearity concentrated at finite vertices of the periodic metric graphs $ G $. Using variational methods, if $ \alpha > 0 $ and the standard nonlinearity power is $ L^{2}- $subcritical, we establish the existence of ground states for every mass and every periodic graph. If $ \alpha < 0 $ and the standard nonlinearity power is $ L^{2}- $critical, we show that two types of topological structures on $ G $ will prevent the existence of ground states. Furthermore, for graphs that do not satisfy these two types of topological structures, ground states exist when the given mass belongs to an appropriate range and the parameter $ \left | \alpha \right| $ is small enough.
Solutions for gauged nonlinear Schrödinger equations on $ {\mathbb R}^2 $ involving sign-changing potentials
Authors: Yuan Ziqing , Zhao Jing
Published: July 2024

This study focused on establishing the existence and multiplicity of solutions for gauged nonlinear Schrödinger equations set on the plane with sign-changing potentials. Our findings contribute to the extension of recent advancements in this area of research. Initially, we examined scenarios where the potential function $ V $ is lower-bounded and the function space has a compact embedding into Lebesgue spaces. Subsequently, we addressed more complex cases characterized by a sign-changing potential $ V $ and a function space that fails to compactly embed into Lebesgue spaces. The proofs of our results are based on the Trudinger-Moser inequality, the application of variational methods, and the utilization of Morse theory.
Epidemiological characteristics of post-traumatic stress symptoms and its influence on length of hospital stay in inpatients with traumatic fractures in Zunyi, China
Authors: Qi Guojia , Dai Xiu , Wang Xue , Yuan Ping , Li Xiahong , Qi Miao , Hu Xiuli , Shi Xiuquan
Published: July 2024

Objectives

To investigate the clinical epidemiological characteristics and occurrence of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in patients with traumatic fractures, we sought to analyze the factors that influence the prognosis of a length of hospital stay (LOS) and provide valuable insights to prevent PTSS in fracture patients and improve their prognosis.

Methods

Inpatients with traumatic fractures were recruited from a third-class comprehensive general hospital in southwest China between November 2019 and October 2020. Case data of traumatic fracture patients were collected, and a questionnaire that included general information and basic fracture details was completed. The post-traumatic stress disorder Self-rating Scale was used to assess PTSS among the fracture inpatients.

Results

A total of 204 inpatients who experienced traumatic fractures were included in this study. Falls accounted for the largest proportion of traumatic fractures. A Cox's regression analysis revealed that serious injury [Hazard Ratio (HR) = 2.44, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.33–4.46], critical illness during hospitalization (HR = 1.70, 95% CI: 1.13–2.54), and undergoing two surgeries (HR = 1.87, 95% CI: 1.20–2.93) were risk factors for longer LOS. Among the fracture patients, 30.39% exhibited positive PTSD symptoms, and physical activity during the fracture [Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.63, 95% CI: 0.45–0.88] and increased pain (OR = 3.34, 95% CI: 1.82–6.11) were identified as influencing factors.

Conclusions

Given the high detection rate of PTSS following traumatic fractures, it is crucial for relevant departments to implement targeted measures to protect high risk individuals. Furthermore, strengthening the care provided to the patients' physical and mental health is urgently needed to reduce the incidence of PTSS.
La sacralisation de la marche sur Rome et la Mostra della rivoluzione fascista
Authors: Poupault Christophe
Published: July 2024

En 1932, la Mostra della rivoluzione fascista, principale manifestation de la célébration des dix ans du régime, doit contribuer à la transformation du peuple italien en une communauté de croyants. Dans cette optique, la signification de la marche sur Rome fait l’objet d’une attention particulière : elle est interprétée comme un moment-clé de l’épopée révolutionnaire fasciste et mussolinienne, faisant du duce l’unique incarnation de la révolution. La sacralisation de la marche en fait ainsi un événement providentiel et le pivot de l’histoire nationale italienne par la naissance d’une nouvelle ère, tout en contribuant à la construction du mythe révolutionnaire associé au culte de Mussolini.
La marche sur Rome de 1922, le fascisme italien et la politique brésilienne entre les deux guerres mondiales
Authors: Bertonha João Fábio
Published: July 2024

En 1922, le Brésil abritait l’une des plus grandes communautés italiennes du monde et São Paulo, par exemple, était considérée comme une « ville italienne » puisque la majorité de sa population était italienne. En outre, le Brésil se trouve dans une période de redéfinition politique et sociale, avec une action prolétarienne croissante et un système oligarchique remis en question. Les groupes de droite commencent également à s’organiser avec plus de force, défendant un modèle d’État autoritaire. Dans ce contexte, l’arrivée au pouvoir de Mussolini a un impact important sur ces discussions générales, mais aussi au sein de la colonie italienne, qui se divise rapidement entre fascistes et antifascistes. Il y a même eu des tentatives pour fonder un parti fasciste brésilien et pour organiser une « marche sur Rio de Janeiro », mais le fascisme brésilien ne s’est réellement consolidé qu’une décennie plus tard. Cet article a pour but de discuter de l’impact de la marche de 1922 au sein de la communauté italienne et de la société brésilienne, et en particulier de l’impact et de l’influence à long terme du régime fasciste italien. La relation et l’influence du fascisme italien sur le mouvement fasciste brésilien, l’intégralisme, et sur le gouvernement de Getúlio Vargas seront particulièrement soulignées.
Les procès
Authors: Crahay Frédéric
Published: July 2024

Ce dossier aborde les procès d’Istanbul et des médecins de Nuremberg. Il s’intéresse également à la poursuite des criminels de guerre en Belgique (1944-1951), et au système de justice microlocal des gacaca au Rwanda.
Des hommes ordinaires : un chapitre oublié de la Solution finale
Authors: Crahay Frédéric
Published: July 2024

Le documentaire de 58 minutes traite de ce que l’on appelle parfois la « Shoah par balles » : les massacres perpétrés par les troupes allemandes et leurs alliés en Europe de l’Est, dans les villages et les villes conquises au cours de leur avancée. Ces massacres ont eu lieu durant la durée totale de la guerre. On y dénombre quelque deux millions de victimes, pour la plupart restées anonymes : des hommes, des femmes et des enfants, en particulier des Juifs, mais pas seulement, abattus de sang-froid et par dizaines au bord de fosses communes.
Le collaborationnisme des femmes a bien existé
Authors: Lostec Fabien
Published: July 2024

À rebours des stéréotypes qui font des collaboratrices des individus passant la guerre à « coucher avec les Allemands » ou à dénoncer, cet article se penche, à travers le cas des condamnées à mort en France à la Libération, sur les femmes collaborationnistes, c’est-à-dire sur les femmes qui s’engagent au service de l’Allemagne nazie et qui, souvent, adoptent des comportements extrêmes.
Glass from Islamic Sicily: typology and composition from an urban and a rural site
Authors: Colangeli Francesca , Schibille Nadine
Published: July 2024

As part of the Sicily in Transition and GlassRoutes projects glass, artefacts from various medieval Sicilian sites have been analysed by LA-ICP-MS. This made it possible to collect data on the circulation of glass on the island in the Middle Ages. The comparison of the data from the coastal town of Mazara with those from the rural area of Castronovo di Sicilia allowed us to establish a continuity in the supply of fresh Levantine glass to the island as late as the end of the 7th century. The results also point to a possible role of urban centres in the redistribution of goods to the hinterland in the 8th century. During this period, the Castronovo area was supplied by imports of fresh glass from the Levant and Egypt, from regions that were part of the Umayyad caliphate. The 10th- to 11th-century glass assemblages from both sites shows a considerable Islamisation of Sicilian material culture, with typologies reminiscent of what is known from Egypt, Ifrīqiya and the Iberian Peninsula. The discovery of a compositional group at both Mazara and Castronovo, which differs from published data from other areas of the Mediterranean basin, also suggests a Sicilian origin of these objects. Islamisation is thus also evident in the adoption of production technologies typical of the Islamic world, such as the use of soda-rich plant ash as a fluxing agent.
ServDes 2023: Entanglements and Flows Service Encounters and Meanings
Authors: Franzato Carlo , Cipolla Carla , Mont’Alvão Cláudia , Jacques Filho Edu , Quaresma Manuela
Published: July 2024

For over thirty years, service design has been intertwined with Strategic Design. From its inception, Strategic Design has been involved in the strategic processes that organizations develop to operate within their ecosystems, and designing product-service systems is among its primary outcomes. Therefore, the SDRJ has consistently published articles on Service Design, tracking the evolution of this approach and paying particular attention to its recent developments. In this profound crisis that humanity is experiencing, Design is elaborating a process of consistent critique and self-critique and Service Design has provided significant insights. The Rio edition of conference, named ServDes.2023, collected and organized some of these insights. Its title 'Entanglements and Flows: Service Encounters and Meanings,' reveals its exploratory character. The conference flowed from the Global North to the Global South, searching for entanglements with other epistemologies and ontologies.
Enhance local communities through Design: a holistic approach to regenerate rural environments
Authors: Palmieri Stefania , Bisson Mario , Palomba Riccardo , Ianniello Alessandro , Botta Luca
Published: July 2024

The advent of the technological revolution and the current aspiration to reconnect with the land define possibilities for thinking new connections between individuals and communities. These relations are geared towards developing regenerative endeavors and methods, ultimately leading to the establishment of collective well-being. Within rural environments, there is a propensity to develop strategies that include substantial lifestyle changes. These strategies operate employing practices and actions that, through co-design, aim to revitalize the local area. Through different approaches, the concepts of value and trust are nurtured, facilitating collaborative design of possible futures and transitional pathways to them. The objective of this study is to introduce a theoretical framework that encompasses the distinctive methodologies and actions inherent to the realm of design.  

This framework is intended to become a guide for implementing inventive processes, with the goal of revitalizing areas that are struggling with both social neglect and environmental deterioration. It lays the foundation for the research of strategic and co-design methodologies on which the autonomous research group co-founded by three of the authors is working. The activities conducted until now increased the experiences of relations with communities of place, creating meaningful opportunities, but also highlighting limitations and difficulties in intercommunity relations.
Development of Micronutrient Enriched Composite Flour with Selected Grains, Pulses, and Herbs
Authors: Ranawaka R. D. , Wansapala M. A. J.
Published: July 2024

Most of the non-communicable diseases are directly related to the consumption of purified wheat flour. Therefore, composite flour mixtures can be introduced as a remedy. This study aimed to formulate a composite flour mixture comprising rice (Oryza sativa, variety Bg352), cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum), black cumin (Nigella sativa), and ash plantain (Musa paradisiaca) pseudo stem. All the raw materials were cleaned and transformed into flour forms, and eight different composite flour mixtures were prepared according to Taguchi’s L8 orthogonal design. Eight samples of String hoppers, hoppers and pittu were prepared with eight different formulations. The sensory properties of prepared samples were evaluated using the five-point hedonic scale with thirty semi-trained panelists. The proximate composition, mineral profile, total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of the selected formulae were determined using standard analytical techniques. The colour, swelling index, initial water absorption capacity and bulk density of the final formulae were also evaluated. The highest rank for all the tested sensory attributes was obtained by the formula consisting of 82.93% O. sativa, 10.73% V. unguiculata, 3.90% M. paradisiaca pseudo stem, 1.95% M. uniflorum, and 4.88% N. sativa flour. The proximate results revealed that the sample with highest overall acceptability contains moisture (9.83%), ash (1.25%), total fat (1.28%), crude protein (10.55%), crude fiber (2.40%) and carbohydrate (70.25%). The results of the mineral profile of the sample with the highest overall acceptability for all sensory attributes revealed that sodium (1879.85 ppm), potassium (1276.20 ppm), calcium (2911.67 ppm), magnesium (8923.68 ppm), zinc (2.57 ppm), manganese(0.32 ppm), and iron (2.19 ppm). DPPH radical scavenging activity (0.0688 mg mL-1) and gallic acid equivalent phenolic content (37.02 μg/mL) of the composite flour mixture were analyzed. The initial water absorption capacity (150.83), oil absorption capacity (1.99 g/g), swelling index (4.99 mL/g), bulk density (0.50 g/ mL), and color (L*87.03, a*0.8, b*7.9, h 84.27) were recorded. The total plate count, yeast & mold count, coliform count, peroxide value and moisture content confirmed the product's safe consumption for two months. The developed composite flour mixture meets micronutrient requirements, and it can be used as a substitute for purified wheat flour for making string hoppers, hoppers, roti and pittu.
Effect of Epidermal Mucous Secretion of Earthworms and other Selected Organic Substances on Rooting of Semi-Hardwood Cuttings of Citrus aurantifolia and Top Cuttings of Dracaena sanderiana
Authors: Kumarasinghe P. D. G. I. H. , Jayawardhana W. R. S. , Fernando K. M. C.
Published: July 2024

A recent trend in plant growth and propagation is to use natural substances rather than synthetic plant growth regulators. Two experiments were conducted to find out the effect of epidermal mucous secretion (EMS) of earthworms and other organic substances including Aloe vera gel, coconut water and ripe banana on rooting of semi-hardwood cuttings of Citrus aurantifolia and top cuttings of Dracaena sanderiana compared to commercially available plant growth regulators (PGRs). Eleven treatments were prepared using sole application of EMS solution, Aloe vera gel, coconut water and ripe banana, and mixtures of EMS and other organic substances in two different ratios by allocating equal and more inputs from EMS. The present experiments were set up adopting a completely randomized design. The number of roots per cutting, total root length per cutting (cm), length of the longest root per cutting (cm) and root vigor score were recorded for both plant species where destructive sampling was done at two months after planting for C. aurantifolia and one and two months after planting for D. sanderiana. The number of roots per cutting, length of the longest root per cutting and the root vigor score were significantly greater in the control treatment that used commercially available PGR and the cuttings treated with EMS: coconut water (1:1) for C. aurantifolia suggesting the possibility to us EMS and coconut water mixture to substitute the PGR for root induction in C. aurantifolia. The number of roots, total root length and the length of the longest root per cutting were significantly high in the treatments administrated with Aloe vera gel, ripe banana, and a mixture of EMS: ripe bananas (1:1) together with the PGR at two months after planting for D. sanderiana. Hence, the ingredients listed above could be utilized as alternative organic substances to produce adventurous roots in D. sanderiana top cuttings as same as the PGR. The results of the present study could be extremely valuable for developing a unique organic rooting replacement for the synthetic root inducing materials for C. aurantifolia and D. sanderiana. Nonetheless, additional research is required to validate the results of this study.
Motivic zeta functions of the Hilbert schemes of points on a surface
Authors: Pagano Luigi
Published: July 2024

Let

K

be a discretely-valued field. Let

X\rightarrow\mathrm{Spec}K

be a surface with trivial canonical bundle. In this paper we construct a weak Néron model of the schemes

\mathrm{Hilb}^{n}(X)

over the ring of integers

R\subseteq K

. We exploit this construction in order to compute the motivic zeta function of

\mathrm{Hilb}^{n}(X)

in terms of the motivic zeta functions of

X

and of its base-changes with respect to the totally ramified extensions of

K

. We determine the poles of

Z_{\mathrm{Hilb}^n(X)}

and study its monodromy property, showing that if the monodromy conjecture holds for

X

then it holds for

\mathrm{Hilb}^{n}(X)

too.
Periodic bounce trajectories in moving domains
Authors: Hirata Jun , Matsugi Yoshitaka , Tanaka Kazunaga
Published: July 2024

We study the existence of periodic trajectories in periodically moving domains. Our trajectories bounce at the boundary of moving domains in an elastic way. We prove the existence of infinitely many periodic bounce trajectories.