bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability through blockchain Integration and Mapping
Authors: Ul Haque Irfan , Ali Asma Irfan
Published: February 2025

This motivational research study shows a better understanding of the influence that aspects like blockchain technology, integration, and mapping have on supply chain sustainability in Pakistan's supply chain industry. The sample size used for the illustration mentioned above was 384, with a 5% error margin and a 95% confidence level. The supply chain sector was selected as the target industry for the campaign. We circulated 500 questionnaires and received valid responses from the targeted supply chain sector 384 through a Google form survey using the PLS-SEM model for work. We will use the PLS-SEM sampling technique to assess the power of latent variables and how well they are able to explain the target structure. The reason PLS-SEM is mainly used here is that it can estimate very complex models with a small amount of data. The results support each of the following direct hypotheses: blockchain technologies have a negative relation with supply chain integration, blockchain technologies have a negative impact on supply chain mapping, the integration has a significant influence on the supply chain sustainability, and supply chain mapping has a significant influence on the sustainability. At least in the future, it should be added with more variables to understand the supply chain sustainability across industries or nations. The focus of this study was mainly on blockchain technologies, supply chain integration, and mapping of supply chain sustainability This study highlights the need for supply chain managers to improve integration and mapping independently to boost sustainability. Fostering collaboration and information sharing can enhance traceability and compliance. Adapting resilient practices helps organizations manage inflation and support sustainable operations. This study enhances the working environment by improving the research piece that charts the influence of BT and SCs in Pakistani supply chain firms.
Trust Mechanisms in the Sharing Economy
Authors: Alvi Tariq Hameed , Tariq Samia , Rashid Amad , Khan Maryyam Qasim
Published: February 2025

Trust is changing its shape from local to institutional and now to be distributed. The sharing economy is one example of distributed trust enabled through technology. At the same time, the risk is perceived as high in the sharing economy due to transactions between strangers. The extant research investigating how trust is developed in the sharing economy needs to be expanded. The dynamic landscape of trust, risk perception, and the limited incidence of trust mechanism research in the sharing economy call for research to investigate the effects of different trust-inducing mechanisms on the sharing economy's performance. Employing the stimulus-organism-response model as the theoretical lens and reviewing the literature on trust in the sharing economy, the current conceptual research categorizes the trust-inducing mechanisms: (a) the platform, (b) interpersonal, and (c) third-party trust mechanisms. In so doing, it advances two theory and practice-based propositions: (1) platform, interpersonal, and third-party trust-inducing mechanisms spur sharing economy performance by mitigating the risk perceived by peers, and (2) these trust mechanisms spur sharing economy performance by fostering trust in the platform, which mitigates the risk perception of using the platform. Thus, this research highlights the importance of trust mechanisms in enhancing sharing economy performance. It offers valuable insights for future research on trust-building strategies and their impact on user engagement and platform success.
Novel Detection and Clinical Utility of Serum-Derived Extracellular Vesicle in Angiosarcoma
Authors: Yokoi Kazunori , Wang Jing , Yoshioka Yusuke , Fujisawa Yasuhiro , Fujimoto Manabu , Ochiya Takahiro , Tanemura Atsushi
Published: February 2025

Cutaneous angiosarcoma is a rare and highly aggressive skin malignancy. The aim of this study is to explore the alteration of serum-derived extracellular vesicle (EV) in angiosarcoma patients and to evaluate its clinical utility as a novel circulating biomarker. In a microarray analysis to examine the differential expression of specific EV-associated microRNAs in sera between cutaneous angiosarcoma patients and healthy controls, 73 microRNAs with significant upregulation and 100 microRNAs with significant downregulation, respectively, were identified in patients with angio-sarcoma. Among them, quantitative PCR confirmed that miR-184, miR-3925-5p, miR-3926, and miR-5703 were upregulated in sera of cutaneous angiosarcoma patients compared with those of healthy controls and melanoma patients. Additionally, these 4 microRNAs were expressed more highly in angiosarcoma cell lines compared with normal human endothelial cell lines and were prone to elevate along with disease progression. Furthermore, a gene analysis predicted that the target gene set of microRNAs might affect the regulation of TP53 via the epigenetic regulation of MECP2. Taken together, these 4 extracellular vesicle-associated microRNAs in circulation serve as a promising liquid biomarker to identify angiosarcoma patients and trace disease progression.
Dosimetric Comparison between Two Dose Calculation Algorithms in SBRT Treatment of Lung Cancer in Ring-based and C-arm Radiation Therapy Equipment
Authors: SY Ng , MC Chau , TH Chow , TY Chui , MY Lei , KL Mak , XB Qiu
Published: February 2025

Aim: The purpose of this study is to compare the dosimetric differences between two dose calculation algorithms-Anisotropic
Analytical Algorithm (AAA) and Acuros XB (AXB) - in Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for lung cancer using
Halcyon and TrueBeam radiation therapy (RT) equipment, and to identify the optimal combination for treatment.
Materials and Methods: A Retrospective study which recruited 20 patients with peripherally located primary lung cancer
or lung metastasis in the upper or middle lobes treated with SBRT at Kiang Wu Hospital, Macau (KWH) was conducted. CT
images were imported into the Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System (TPS) version 17.01 for re-planning using AAA and
AXB in RT equipment. The plan quality and organs at risk (OARs) criteria were assessed based on Radiation Therapy Oncology
Group (RTOG)-0813 and RTOG-0915 protocols. Also, Monitor Unit (MU), Beam on Time (BOT), and dose calculation time were
recorded for evaluating treatment planning and delivery efficiency. Statistical significance was determined with p-values <
0.05.
Results: AAA provided better conformity, heterogeneity, and R50% than AXB (0.91 vs 0.89, 0.075 vs 0.096, 1.05 vs1.07,
respectively, p < 0.05). Both calculation algorithms and RT equipment provided comparable dose to OARs. Notably, compared
to Halcyon, TrueBeam required fewer MUs (65.1 vs 58.7, respectively, p < 0.05) to deliver the same dose, and TrueBeam with
GPU-based AXB demonstrated advantages in reducing the dose calculation time (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Both dose calculation algorithms and RT equipment are effective in SBRT lung cancer treatment, offering
high precision in target coverage while comparable dose to OARs. TrueBeam with GPU-based AXB is notably efficient in RT
treatment planning and delivery
MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS AND PRODUCTIVITY: WHICH ARE THE RISK AND MITIGATING FACTORS OF ABSENTEEISM AND PRESENTEEISM? EVIDENCE FROM THE U.S. TECH SECTOR
Authors: Monroy Víctor , Michel Esteban
Published: February 2025

This paper examines the impact of mental health disorders on Absenteeism and Presenteeism in the workplace. Using data from Open Sourcing Mental Illness (OSMI) surveys conducted between 2017 and 2022 and addressing missing data through multiple imputation via chained equations (MICE), the study employs an ordered logit model to identify the key drivers and deterrents of Absenteeism and Presenteeism. The findings reveal that a history of mental health issues significantly increases both Absenteeism and Presenteeism, while a family history of mental disorders is significantly associated with both Absenteeism and Presenteeism. Additionally, personal stigma surrounding mental illness is identified as a contributing factor to Absenteeism. Interestingly, openness with family and firm size were found to unexpectedly increase Presenteeism. Lastly, the study shows that undergoing therapy is associated with a reduction in Presenteeism by at least 36 percentage points.
450 Y 250 AÑOS DE LAS DOS FUNDACIONES DE LA CASA DE MONEDA DE POTOSÍ
Authors: Del Granado Juan Javier , Gracia Landaeta Oscar
Published: February 2025

Con motivo de los 450 y 250 años, respectivamente, de las dos fundaciones de la Casa de Moneda de Potosí (1572 y 1773), esta investigación examina su doble legado: como centro de poder económico mundial y como pilar en la gestación de una identidad regional distintiva. La primera fundación, realizada según las ordenanzas del virrey Francisco de Toledo, supuso un momento decisivo en la historia económica universal. La acuñación de piezas como los ‹reales de a ocho› los elevó a moneda de referencia en el comercio internacional, entrelazando los mercados de Europa y Asia. La segunda casa, levantada durante las reformas borbónicas, perfeccionó los procesos de acuñación, afianzando así la presencia de Potosí en las redes mercantiles de la época moderna. Los tesoros del Cerro Rico suscitaron hondas transformaciones económicas, como la Revolución de los Precios en Europa, y financiaron el desarrollo industrial en Francia, los Países Bajos e Inglaterra. Sin embargo, tal prosperidad económica entrañó un alto precio: la explotación de los pueblos indígenas mediante el sistema de la ‹mita› y el florecimiento de un colonialismo más riguroso, cuya influencia trastocó las estructuras sociales y económicas en otros continentes. Más allá de su alcance económico, la Casa de Moneda ejerció un papel crucial en la conformación de una identidad cultural regional. El barroco mestizo, plasmado en el arte y la arquitectura sacra, encarna la fusión de tradiciones indígenas y europeas. Este estudio, cimentado en fuentes archivísticas y análisis historiográficos, examina el legado polifacético de la Casa de Moneda de Potosí en sus dimensiones económica y cultural, realzando su trascendencia histórica.
The Decline of Elementary School Students' Attitudinal Values
Authors: Hafidhi Nur Muhammad , Hanafi Yusuf , Syamsul Hadi  , Kusumaningrum Shirly Rizki , Indra Dewi Radeni Sukma
Published: February 2025

The deterioration of primary school students' attitudes in the modern era is a significant concern, especially in the context of character education. This study aims to analyze the phenomenon of the decline in the value of attitude of elementary school students and identify the factors that contribute to the decrease in the value of attitude of students in one elementary school. This research used a qualitative case study approach, with the research subjects consisting of a grade V teacher and students who experienced an attitudinal slump. Data were collected through observation and structured interviews and then analyzed using the interactive cycle analysis method. The instruments used were observation and interview sheets. The results showed that some students experienced attitudinal deterioration marked by dishonest behavior, indiscipline, and physical and verbal bullying. It can be concluded that the role of schools and parents is crucial in overcoming the problem of students' attitudinal deterioration. Schools should integrate character education into the curriculum and implement Social-Emotional Learning programs to help students manage emotions and build empathy. The findings of this study emphasize that the role of schools is not only limited to academic education but also character education, which needs to be implemented through a curriculum that emphasizes moral values and social-emotional learning.
Artificial Intelligence-Based Snakes and Ladders Game Media to Improve the Learning Outcome of Elementary School Students
Authors: Maharani Maulida Putri , Kurotul Aeni
Published: February 2025

The lack of practice of Pancasila values among elementary school students impacts students' low competency and character. This research aims to develop an AI-based snakes and ladders game media to improve student learning outcomes in material that emulates Pancasila behavior in Pancasila Education subjects. This type of research is development research (R&D). The model used in developing media is ADDIE. The research subjects are media experts and subject matter experts. Product trials were conducted in small groups with a sample of 28 students. At the usage test stage, it was carried out by all fifth-grade elementary school students. The methods used to collect data were observation, interviews, literature studies, and tests. The data collection instruments are questionnaires and test questions. The techniques used to analyze data are qualitative descriptive analysis and quantitative and inferential statistics. The research results, namely the product feasibility test results, are based on the validation results of media experts at 87.5% and material experts at 85%. The product practicality test was based on the teacher response questionnaire assessment of 87.5% and student response of 84%. The effectiveness test is based on the T-test results showing the influence of snakes and ladders-based game media. The results of the N-gain test show an increase in learning outcomes. It was concluded that the AI-based Snakes and Ladders game media can improve the learning outcomes of elementary school students.
Experiential Learning Model and Learning Motivation on Descriptive Text Writing Skills
Authors: Yulfita  , Afnita
Published: February 2025

This research began with various students' difficulties in maintaining cohesion and coherence when writing descriptive text. In addition, the use of appropriate vocabulary is also a significant problem. Students often use words that are not appropriate to the context or lack variety, so that their writing becomes monotonous and less interesting. These difficulties indicate that there is an urgent need to improve students' descriptive text writing skills through more effective and innovative learning approaches. This research is classified as an experimental type of research using a factorial design. Data was taken from 32 experimental class students and 32 control class students using descriptive text writing skills test instruments and learning motivation questionnaires. The results of the analysis and discussion in this research confirm that the Experiential Learning model is effective in improving descriptive text writing skills for both students with high and low learning motivation, so that the Experiential Learning model and learning motivation do not interact significantly with each other. These findings support the hypothesis that direct experience and critical reflection offered by the Experiential Learning model can enrich the learning process and improve descriptive text writing skills. Thus, it can be concluded that the Experiential Learning model is significantly more effective than conventional methods in improving descriptive text writing skills, regardless of whether students' levels of learning motivation are high or low. The implications of this research indicate that the use of experience-based learning models and increasing learning motivation can significantly improve students' writing skills.
O marketing e a moralidade: reflexões a partir das ordens da visão de André Comte-Sponville
Authors: Carneiro Jailson Santana , Leal Janayna Souto
Published: February 2025

Este ensaio teórico tem como propósito trazer uma análise reflexiva acerca da questão da moralidade no campo de marketing à luz das quatro ordens de visão traçadas por André Comte-Sponville - tecnocientífica; jurídico-política; moral; e ética - ancoradas na obra O Capitalismo é Moral?. Mediante as discussões apresentadas, entendemos que, enquanto ciência, o marketing estaria na primeira ordem (técnicocientífica) e seria desprovido de moralidade, não sendo considerado bom ou ruim, uma vez que a sua função principal se encontra em um nível científico. Porém, observamos que além da sua forte marca gerencial, o marketing também possui um elemento social muito forte, passando a suscitar novos debates nas ordens político-legal, moral perante a dinamicidade do mercado e dos agentes envolvidos.
Governança colaborativa como fator principal na formação de redes locais: comparativo entre dois casos
Authors: Cruz Lídia , Lima Aline , Giglio Ernesto Michelangelo
Published: February 2025

Afirma-se que a governança colaborativa- GC é o principal fator de formação de redes, presente desde os primeiros movimentos de criação do grupo. Como teoria utilizam-se a da abordagem social de redes e governança colaborativa, ambas afirmando que as relações sociais são o pilar de formação e desenvolvimento de redes. Apresentam-se dois casos de formação de redes, um do município de Juruaia-MG, sobre moda íntima, que apresenta a governança colaborativa. O outro é de empresários do negócio de condutores elétricos de Guaxupé-MG, que não conseguiram criar um grupo. A conclusão sustenta a importância da GC na formação de redes. A proposta é inovadora e abre um campo de investigação e de gestão sobre a GC na formação de redes.
NEUROPSIKOLOGI PENDIDIKAN ISLAM: UPAYA REKONSTRUKSI METODE BELAJAR PAI MELALUI PROSES INTEGRASI POTENSI KOGNITIF DAN SPIRITUAL SISWA
Authors: Raychan Assabiq  , Wantini
Published: February 2025

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) is currently facing significant challenges in developing learning methods that can comprehensively integrate the cognitive and spiritual potential of students. This research aims to reconstruct an innovative PAI learning method model through a neuropsychological approach, with a primary focus on efforts to explore and integrate cognitive and spiritual dimensions in the learning process. The method used is library research with a qualitative-interpretative approach. The research was conducted through a comprehensive analysis of primary and secondary library sources, including scientific journals, reference books, and academic publications from the last 10-15 years. Data analysis techniques used content analysis and comparative analysis, with source triangulation to ensure the validity of the findings. As for The research results indicate that Islamic Religious Education (PAI) requires a holistic approach that combines cognitive and spiritual aspects to shape individuals who are intelligent and morally-spiritually mature. Religious education not only encompasses cognitive understanding but also the processing of emotions and spiritual experiences. Innovative methods such as experiential learning and deep reflection strengthen the understanding of Islamic values. The integration of cognitive and spiritual competencies in the PAI curriculum creates a generation that applies religious teachings in daily life, preparing them to face the challenges of the times.
EXPLORING HERITAGE: SOCIOLINGUISTICS ANALYSIS ON SLANG WORD IN AFRICAN AMERICAN ENGLISH (AAE) IN TIKTOK’S COMMENTS
Authors: Fifih Latifah  , Hendar
Published: February 2025

This study examines language issues that arise in social media. Users of TikTok frequently contribute images, videos, and memes. Users of TikTok also left comments on the post in a variety of languages.  Slang is used, and the language style has been studied. The purpose of this study was to understand how slang is put together, what it means, and what its function is. The justification for utilizing slang was revealed in user comments on TikTok. The researcher is interested in talking about the phenomena of African American English slang terms seen in comments on TikTok social media with regard to this issue.  Additionally, this study uses a qualitative, descriptive approach. The information was gathered from TikTok users' comment sections over a specific time period. The theory of the functions of slang is from Zhou and Fan (2013), and the framework for the types of slang is based on the theory of Allan & Burridge (2006). The analysis's findings indicate that there are four categories of slang utilized by TikTok users: Clipping, Acronyms, Fresh and Creative, and Flippant. Slang among TikTok users serves purposes related to pursuing self-identity and emotive feelings. The sociolinguistic approach is utilized to better comprehend the slang expressions found in TikTok comments and to address the two issues that have resulted from them.
Exploring the Influence of Stress on Adult Students’ Academic Performance in Hong Kong: The Mediating Role of Depression
Authors: Mo Wing Ying , Fung Timothy Wing To
Published: February 2025

The study explores the influence of stress on adult students' academic performance in Hong Kong. It focuses on the mediating role of depression in relation to stress (academic stress, family stress and job stress) and academic performance. The research involved 221 surveys, and the primary data used mixed methods with a quantitative and qualitative research methodology to collect 211 large-scale online surveys and face-to-face focus groups from these 10 adult students. The results showed that besides job stress having no relationship with academic performance, academic stress, family stress, and depression significantly positively impact academic performance among Hong Kong adult students. Additionally, all stress factors have a significantly positive impact on depression.
Conversely, depression has no mediating role between any stress factors and academic performance. This research was conducted in Hong Kong, and the target respondents were all Hong Kong adult students, which addresses flaws in prior research. The research suggests two crucial points. Firstly, colleges need to devote more resources to emotional therapy and counselling-related programs for students to decrease emotional illness crises. Secondly, the management of the education sector should aim to enhance the validity of knowledge in adult courses to replace traditional examinations with other more efficient practical assessments, which reduce the pressure on adult students to improve academic performance, which is especially important to contribute to education sector development in Hong Kong.
Evaluation of Renal Function Using Cys-C After Training in a Hot Environment in Collegiate Athlete
Authors: Suwa Michihisa , Komatsu Takayuki , Shiota Yuki , Kubota Atsushi , Aoyagi Masashi , Kondo Kenta , Takazawa Yuji , Iba Toshiaki
Published: February 2025

In this prospective, comparative study, conducted in hot (August) and non-hot environment (November), we aimed to elucidate the usefulness using Cys-C for assessing renal function after training, focused on a hot environment. Eighteen male collegiate baseball players aged 19.8 ± 1.0 years were included. All participants completed training sessions in both hot and non-hot environments, which involved regular training for 3 h in August and November. The training consisted of 45-min running, 45 min of 20-m dash repetitions, and continuous fungo for 60 min. The wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT) was recorded over time. Urine samples were collected before and after training, and blood samples were collected after training. The primary outcome measures included the serum creatinine ([Cr]) levels, cystatin-C levels ([Cys-C]), and the estimated glomerular filtration rate based on Cr (Cr eGFR) and Cys-C (Cys-C eGFR). The Risk/Injury/Failure/Loss/End-stage kidney disease classification was used to evaluate acute kidney injury (AKI) based on Cr eGFR and Cys-C eGFR. The median WBGT was 37.9°C in August and 16.0°C in November. The serum [Cr] and [Cys-C] levels were significantly higher in August than those in November (p = 0.003 and p = 0.0004, respectively). Cr eGFR was lower in August than in November (p = 0.005). Although, there was one case in August that met the criteria for AKI based on Cr eGFR, no player in both groups showed decreased renal function based on Cys-C eGFR. Even in a hot environment, Cys-C eGFR is useful for preventing overdiagnosis of AKI for athletes when the baseline is unknown.
PENGUATAN INTEGRITAS KEPEMIMPINAN LEMBAGA PERKREDITAN DESA (LPD) DI BALI
Authors: Sarmawa I Wayan Gde , Putra Ida Bagus Udayana , Tantra I Gusti Lanang Putu
Published: February 2025

Lembaga Perkreditan Desa (LPD) merupakan lembaga keuangan mikro memiliki peran penting dalam mendorong perekonomian di tingkat desa. Namun, sejumlah LPD tingkat kesehatannya kurang baik. Beberapa media massa menuliskan, terdapat oknum pengelola LPD terjerat kasus penggelapan dana LPD. Informasi ini memberikan makna bahwa integritas pengelola LPD masih lemah. Untuk itu, tim pengabdian kepada masyarakat melaksanakan pengabdian dalam bentuk ceramah penguatan integritas kepemimpinan LPD di Desa Gunaksa-Klungkung. Kegiatan PKM menghadirkan narasumber Prof. Dr. I Wayan Gede Supartha, SE., SU, didampingingi oleh tim PKM Dr. Drs. I Wayan Gde Sarmawa, MM., Dr. Ida Bagus Udayana Putra, Dr. I Gusti Lanang Putu Tantra. M.Si, beserta mahasiswa dari Universitas Warmadewa. Hadir dalam kegiatan tersebut Bendesa Adat, Prebekel, Ketua dan anggota LPD Desa Gunaksa. Kegiatan berlangsung selama satu hari. Hasil pelaksanaan PKM ini diharapkan mampu menumbuh-kembangkan semangat kepemimpinan yang berintegritas tinggi dalam pengelolaan LPD, sehingga mampu meningkatkan perannya sebagai penggerak ekonomi desa untuk kesejahteraan Masyarakat desa.
Analisis Faktor Penyebab Terjadi Stunting di Kenagarian Taratak Baru Kabupaten Sijunjung
Authors: Asnur Lise , Sinaga Enjelina C. , Hidayat Febrian , Gulistina Ghania Raisa , Maulana Ilham , Syahrani Jihan , Misrani Misrani , Widara Raisya Haruni , Fianri Rahmat Yasin , Adha Rahmi Aulia , Oktavia Rindu
Published: February 2025

Berdasarkan survei dari RDK terdapat 8 anak yang terkena stunting di Nagari Taratak Baru, disebabkan oleh beberapa hal. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor yang menjadi penyebab peningkatan angka stunting di Nagari Taratak Baru. Metode pelaksanaan yang dipergunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif atau metode yang menitikberatkan pada hasil yang mendalam. Berdasarkan penelitian diketahui bahwa Nagari Taratak Baru, Kecamatan Tanjung Gadang, Kabupaten Sijunjung memiliki angka stunting yang cukup rendah karena berada di bawah 15%. Menurut hasil penimbangan massal pada bulan Agustus 2023, prevalensi stunting sebesar 10,5% dan hasil penimbangan massal pada bulan Januari 2024 menunjukkan prevalensi sebesar 11,1%. Hal ini dapat dibandingkan dengan fakta bahwa akan ada peningkatan angka stunting dari Agustus 2023. Menurut riset dan penelitian selama KKN, saat Musyawarah Rembuk Stunting terdapat sejumlah faktor yang menjadi penyebab terjadinya stunting. 1. Pola asuh yang salah. 2. Kurangnya pengetahuan keluarga tentang gizi. 3. Kondisi sosial dan ekonomi. 4. Kesalahan pengukuran.
Pengembangan Destinasi Wisata Alam Melalui Pemanfaatkan Embung Dan Paket Wisata Hiking Di Nagari Batu Bajanjang, Kabupaten Solok, Sumatera Barat
Authors: Oksyaviani Ardita , Silvia Firly , Rante Baret , Ritika Yunia , Az-Zahra Afifah , Fitri Anju Rizka , Aziz Muhamad Abdul , Prasetya Arif Budi , Karmijah Popi , Rahma Ghina Azelia , Ayudhia Elga , Ramadhan Fitrah , Ningrum Tia Ayu
Published: February 2025

Batu Bajanjang merupakan Nagari yang berada di kaki Gunung Talang dengan pesona pemandangan yang sangat indah. Nagari ini terletak di Kecamatan Lembang Jaya Kabupaten Solok Sumatera Barat. Nagari ini memiliki potensial kekayaan alam yang dapat dikembangkan dalam pengembangan desawisata dengan kebijakan ecogreen dan ekowisata. Namun kondisi yang dialami belum adanya pengelolaan parawisata dengan maksimal atas kurangnya sumber daya manusia, finansial, maupun material. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut tim pengabdian BPM FIP KM UNP melalui program PPK ORMAWA merancang dan melaksanakan pengembangan desa wisata alam di Nagari Batu bajanjang dengan pemanfaatan embung dan paket wisata hiking ke Gunung Talang. Metode yang digunakan focus group dicussion (FGD) bersama perangkat Wali Nagari, Kepala Jorong, Kepala Pemuda, Tokoh Masyarakat dan masyarakat. Hasil yang dari kegiatan ini adalah terbentuknya POKDARWIS (Kelompok Masyarakat Sadar Wisata), Wisata Air, Paket Wisata Hiking, Paket Wisata Camping, dan Media Promosi Wisata.
Pemberdayaan Ibu-Ibu PKK Melalui Pelatihan dan Pendampingan dalam Mengolah Makanan Berbahan Dasar Makaroni Berbasis Kearifan Lokal untuk Meningkatkan Pendapatan Rumah Tangga
Authors: Arita Sri , Ridhaningsih Fitria , Febriyanti Herlinda Fitri
Published: February 2025

Masalah utama yang dihadapi oleh ibu-ibu PKK Kelurahan Kubu Gadang adalah kurangnya minat dan motivasi dalam berwirausaha serta keterbatasan ide produk inovatif untuk usaha rumahan. Untuk mengatasi tantangan ini, dilakukan program pemberdayaan yang bertujuan meningkatkan keterampilan kewirausahaan, inovasi produk, dan pengelolaan keuangan. Metode kegiatan meliputi tiga tahap: pembekalan kewirausahaan untuk mengidentifikasi peluang usaha dan menciptakan ide produk baru; pelatihan pengolahan makanan berbahan dasar makaroni dengan campuran rendang sebagai bentuk inovasi berbasis kearifan lokal; dan pelatihan pengelolaan keuangan dasar usaha untuk menentukan harga pokok penjualan dan menghitung laba. Pelaksanaan program menunjukkan hasil positif, dengan peserta menunjukkan antusiasme tinggi. Mereka mendapatkan wawasan baru tentang cara memulai usaha rumahan dan mengolah makanan dengan nilai jual tinggi. Evaluasi akhir menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan ini memotivasi peserta untuk terus berwirausaha, dengan harapan adanya dukungan lanjutan untuk pengelolaan usaha yang berkelanjutan.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Autic Cookies Bagi Orang Tua Siswa SLB Autisma YPPA Padang
Authors: Rahmahtrisilvia Rahmahtrisilvia , Kusumastuti Grahita , Efrina Elsa , Rahayu Ifnalia , Amani Risca , Khairunnisa Winda
Published: February 2025

Anak dengan Gangguan Spektrum Autisme (GSA) sering mengalami masalah metabolisme yang memerlukan diet khusus Casein Free Gluten Free (CFGF) untuk mengelola gejala seperti gangguan tidur, fokus, dan perilaku agresif. Penerapan diet CFGF sering terhambat oleh faktor anak dan orang tua, termasuk ketidakpatuhan orang tua dan ketersediaan makanan. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk  memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan bagi orang tua anak GSA dalam membuat Autic Cookies berbahan dasar Casein Free Gluten Free (CFGF). Kegiatan dilakukan di SLB Autisma YPPA Padang dengan tahapan utama sosialisasi dan pelatihan. Sosialisasi mencakup ceramah dan diskusi mengenai pentingnya diet CFGF, sementara pelatihan melibatkan praktek langsung pembuatan lima jenis cookies CFGF di bawah bimbingan nara sumber PKM Evaluasi dilakukan dengan pretest dan posttest untuk mengukur perubahan pemahaman orang tua serta umpan balik mengenai pelatihan. Sosialisasi meningkatkan pemahaman orang tua tentang diet CFGF, yang diikuti oleh pelatihan praktis yang sukses. Orang tua secara aktif terlibat dalam proses pembuatan cookies,  hasil akhir ditimbang dan dikemas dalam botol jar. Kegiatan ini tidak hanya meningkatkan keterampilan orang tua tetapi juga memperkuat penerapan diet CFGF, yang diakui sebagai diet penting untuk mendukung keberhasilan intervensi anak GSA.
Penerapan GitHub sebagai Media Kolaborasi untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Kerja Tim Siswa SMK
Authors: Azmi Meri , Sonatha Yance , Rahmayuni Indri , Dewi Mutia Rahmi , Kirana Salsabila Okta
Published: February 2025

Peningkatan kemampuan kerja sama dalam tim berbasis proyek merupakan salah satu keterampilan penting yang harus dikuasai oleh siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) dalam menghadapi tantangan dunia industri di era Revolusi Industri 4.0. GitHub, sebagai platform kolaboratif berbasis version control, menawarkan solusi untuk mengelola proyek dan mendukung kolaborasi tim secara efektif. Program pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan dan melatih siswa kelas XI SMKN 1 Koto XI Tarusan dalam menggunakan GitHub untuk pengelolaan proyek berbasis kolaborasi. Melalui metode pembelajaran berbasis proyek, siswa belajar langsung menggunakan fitur-fitur GitHub seperti repository management, branching, dan pull requests untuk menyelesaikan proyek dalam tim. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa 88% peserta mengalami peningkatan pemahaman dalam penggunaan GitHub, dan 92% siswa menyatakan keterampilan teamwork mereka meningkat secara signifikan. Program ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kesiapan siswa SMK dalam menghadapi dunia kerja yang semakin digital dan kolaboratif.
Inovasi Paving Block Menggunakan Limbah Plastik dan Fly Ash Menuju Kabupaten Aceh Barat Sustinable Goals
Authors: Amir Astiah - , Idris Fadli - , Safriani Meylis - , Febrianti Dian -
Published: February 2025

Pengelolaan sampah plastik bersama masyarakat, proses dan pengelolaanya menjadi paving block ramah hingga produk ini diharapkan mampu menjadi suatu bagian dari wirausaha baru yang layak untuk dijalankan hingga dapat merubah dan menambah pendapatan masyarakat. Inovasi yang ditawarkan dalam kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah eco paving block. Metode untuk mencapai target dengan menggunakan model Technical Assistence dalam bentuk Training dan Pendampingan. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat dalam mengolah dan memanfaatkan sampah plastik terhadap masyarakat pengrajin paving block. Kegiatan diawali dengan penyuluhan dilanjutkan dengan pelatihan pembuatan paving block. Hasil evaluasi terhadap peserta untuk mengetahui peningkatan pengetahuan tentang pengolahan sampah plastik dan peserta mampu membuat paving block dengan baik. Diharapkan eco paving block yang dihasilkan akan menjadi produk yang dapat dipasarkan dan membuka peluang usaha  dan kegiatan ini dapat diduplikasi sebagai bentuk pemberdayaan masyarakat di gampong – gampong yang lain di Kabupaten Aceh Barat.
Penerapan Mesin Pengering Daun Sereh Sistem Rotary Pada Kelompok Tani Bukit Wangi Limau Manis Selatan
Authors: Rina Rina , Rivanol Rivanol , Rakiman Rakiman , Nasirwan Nasirwan , Saputra Rio , Syu'aib Syu'aib
Published: February 2025

Minyak sereh di Sumatera Barat khususnya Padang sebagian besar masih diusahakan oleh masyarakat petani awam, sehingga minyak yang dihasilkan tidak memenuhi persyaratan mutu yang ditetapkan. Salah satu dari faktor penentu kualitas minyak sereh adalah kualitas daun sereh yang sudah dikeringkan sebelum disuling. Penurunan kadar air yang disarankan adalah sebesar 15%. Diketahui teknik yang digunakan masih hanya mengandalkan sinar matahari langsung tanpa menggunakan teknologi yang tinggi, sehingga daun jadi terlalu kering. Selain itu, kondisi ini akan menimbulkan hambatan jika saat musim hujan, karena tidak adanya matahari untuk melakukan proses pengeringan. Oleh sebab itu, perlu adanya mesin pengering daun sereh sistem rotary untuk mendapatkan penurunan kadar air pada daun sebesar 15%. Mesin dibuat dengan kapasitas 10 kg/jam menggunakan sistem rotary dan pemanas yang bersumber dari api kompor gas. Pengujian dilakukan pada 3 variasi waktu, yaitu selama 15 menit, 30 menit, dan 45 menit dengan daun sereh 3 kg. Hasil pengujian mesin didapatkan proses pengeringan daun serah yang mendekati persentase penurunan kadar air 15% adalah pada hasil pengujian pertama dengan waktu pengujian 15 menit dengan presentase sebesar 16,6 %. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa mesin telah dibuat sesuai kebutuhan pengeringan daun sereh yang diharapkan untuk mendapatkan kualitas minyak sereh yang bagus.
Interventions to enhance the use of Evidence Based Decision Making for Quality Care among Nurses: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Nairobi, Kenya, Agure Safari ,   African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), Nairobi, Kenya, Miyeso Barbara , Abdullahi Leyla ,   African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), Nairobi, Kenya
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT
Background: Decision-making is the cognitive process that results in the selection of a course of action from several possible alternative options. The complexity of nurses’ decisions requires a broad knowledge base and access to reliable sources of information; as well as a supportive working environment therefore requiring that decision making be evidence based with robust knowledge translation platforms to disseminate the evidence. This review aimed to assess interventions for enhancing the use of evidence-based decision making for quality care among nurses.
Methods: This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis review (PRISMA 2020) checklist. This study protocol was registered with PROSPERO number CRD42021262318.
Results: The search revealed a total of 143 papers divided as follows: PubMed- 65 papers, CINAHL 25 papers and Cochrane 53 papers. In addition, references of included studies were scanned manually for potential papers and another 46 papers extracted. A total of 133 papers were chosen for detailed extraction following removal of 10 duplicate studies.
Conclusion: Results of this review revealed that the interventions that have been used to enhance the use of evidence for decision making are majorly educational. A few interventions have taken the form of modelling, guidelines and programming. Online solutions have also been seen to enhance the use of evidence for clinical practice of nurses.
Parasitological Study on Fruits Sold in Huye Complex Market and Rango Local Market in Rwanda
Authors:   Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences (BLS), Faculty of of science and Technology Catholic University of Rwanda., Murinda Eric , Dusabimana Ally
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT
Background: Fruits are essential for good health and they form a major component of human diet. They are vital energy contributors that are depended upon all levels of human as food supplement or nutrients. Although they have all these benefits, when there are not handled with good hygiene they can transmit parasitic infections especially intestinal parasitic infections in the world including Rwanda. The study was conducted to determine the parasitological patterns on fruits purchased in “Huye complex market and Rango local market” in southern province of Rwanda.
Objective: To assess and identify the parasitological patterns on fruits purchased in Huye complex market and Rango local market in Southern Province of Rwanda.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was designed and 188 fruits were sampled from Huye complex market and Rango local market then washed by using normal saline and the suspension was centrifuged and the sedimentation was examined on a microscope. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 and MS Excel.
Results: The overall prevalence of all parasites obtained from the fruits was 52.65%, whereby the prevalence of all parasites in Rango local and Huye complex markets was 66.63% and 44.7%, respectively. The frequency of identified parasites’ contamination was Ascaris Lumbricoides 44.44%, cysts of Giardia lamblia 24.24%, eggs of Trichuris trichura 10.1%, cysts of Entamoeba coli 17.17% and Entamoeba histolytica 4.04%.
Conclusion: The level of fruits contamination by pathogenic parasites remain high, hence regular health education on hygiene of fruit have to be increased to the population and continuous monitoring on sellers of fruits is required.
La competitividad del sector de la cerveza artesanal y la estrategia de Cerveza Minerva
Authors:   , Altamirano Cabezas Carlos Jesús
Published: February 2025

The brewing sector is one of the most important in Mexico, because it always maintains a surplus in its trade balance regardless of the situation in which it finds itself. In this sector, companies can be found which defend the value of craftsmanship in their production method, in addition to having a variety of difficulties imposed by the duopoly of the brewing sector (Grupo Modelo and Heineken de México). Cerveza Minerva, the leader in the craft sector, has been able to manage, based on different competition strategies and its vertical integration process, which allows production without the help of third parties. However, craft brewers come up against peculiar competitors that seek to hinder the growth of all those that enter the market.
Análisis de la eficiencia en índices bursátiles latinoamericanos y europeos: 2015-2022
Authors:   , Mejía Arratia Carlos Emmanuel
Published: February 2025

La Hipótesis de los Mercados Eficientes (HME) es un concepto clave en las finanzas modernas, tiene implicaciones significativas en los inversores individuales y para los profesionales del mercado. La HME postula que los precios de los activos, en los mercados financieros, reflejan toda la información disponible en un momento dado, lo que implica que los precios de las acciones, bonos y otros valores incorporan siempre todo el conocimiento disponible sobre los mismos. En consecuencia, la HME sugiere que es difícil superar consistentemente el rendimiento del mercado mediante análisis o información privilegiada, ya que los precios ya reflejan toda la información relevante. Por lo anterior, en la presente investigación se analiza la HME en el periodo que comprende de 2015 a 2022 para economías desarrolladas (Alemania, Holanda, España e Inglaterra) y en vías de desarrollo (México, Colombia, Chile y Perú) para comprobar si es que en el periodo anterior a la pandemia dichos mercados tenían un comportamiento acorde a la HME, si es que dicho comportamiento se modificó y si es que existe alguna diferencia entre el desempeño de los mercados de países desarrollados y de países en vías de desarrollo, de esta manera se podría establecer la evidencia de un cambio estructural que afecta, ya sea positiva o negativamente, el desempeño de los activos estudiados y abriendo la posibilidad de obtener ganancias sistemáticas en los activos en los cuales no se cumpla la HME. Para alcanzar tal objetivo el documento se divide en cinco secciones: posterior a esta pequeña introducción, en la segunda sección, se presenta una sucinta reflexión sobre los aspectos teóricos del sector financiero en la economía, partiendo del análisis de dos de los principales enfoques: neoclásico y heterodoxo. Posteriormente a esto se desarrolla el vínculo de la esfera financiera con la economía. En la tercera sección, se analiza la HME, donde se discute la idea central de dicha hipótesis y su importancia en el estudio de los mercados financieros. En la cuarta sección, se muestra la validación empírica de esta investigación, misma que consiste en describir la metodología utilizada para llevar a cabo el contraste de la HME y comprobar la existencia de una ruptura estructural a través de la prueba de Chow y el exponente de Hurst, esto para las economías y el periodo seleccionado. Finalmente, se destacan las principales conclusiones y resultados de la investigación.
Energy efficiency monitoring system of operated irrigation pumping stations in Uzbekistan
Authors: Ikramov Nazir , Kasimov Farkhod , Rakhimova Mekhrbonu
Published: February 2025

This study addresses the challenges of online monitoring of water metering in irrigation systems in Central Asia, specifically in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The importance of this study lies in improving water management and energy efficiency in a region where water resources are critical for agriculture. Uzbekistan, with 2.3 mln ha of irrigated land – 53% of the total agricultural area – is dependent on 1,693 pumping stations that annually pump over 50 mln m3 of water. These stations consume between 8 to 8.2 bln kWh of electricity each year, representing about 11% of the nation’s total electricity generation. Currently, energy consumption at these irrigation pumping stations is monitored manually, and most stations lack accurate water metering devices, which hinders the ability to account for sediment in the water and prevents real- time energy efficiency monitoring. Additionally, 1–3% of the electricity used by these stations is consumed by auxiliary systems, contributing to increased overall energy consumption. The primary goal of this study is to scientifically substantiate, develop, and implement a system for monitoring the energy efficiency of irrigation pumping stations in real time. This includes providing real-time data on electricity consumption and supply, as well as integrating photovoltaic systems to meet the internal energy needs of the pumping stations. The implementation of such a monitoring system is expected to optimise energy use, reduce operational costs, and enhance sustainable water management practices in Uzbekistan.
A review on chitosan-based nanovaccines against Newcastle disease in poultry
Authors: Saeed Zohaib , Muqadas  , Abbas Rao Zahid , Qureshi Muhammad Abdullah
Published: February 2025

Newcastle disease (ND) is a common viral disease of poultry birds that causes huge economic losses in the poultry industry. Sudden outbreaks of ND can cause up to 100% mortality in the flock before showing major clinical signs of the disease. There is no effective treatment for this disease till to date, so its control depends upon vaccination. Currently available vaccines have some issues with delivery and efficacy, so research is being done to find suitable adjuvants for vaccination. Among several adjuvants being tried, nanoparticles (NPs), especially organic NPs, are gaining importance. Chitosan is an organic natural compound, and its NPs are favorable natural biopolymers because of non-toxic, biodegradable, and bioactive. Mucosal chitosan-based vaccines are being proven to effectively control the disease as these are potential mucosal adjuvants and cause sustained release of the antigens that can enhance immunity levels. Researchers incorporated free amino and carboxyl groups to address the solubility issues of chitosan and enhance its solubility. These modifications tremendously increase the application of chitosan NPs as vaccine delivery agents. Research indicates that chitosan-derived nanoparticles when loaded with Newcastle disease virus (NDV) whole or a subunit produce approximately complete immunity by producing cell-mediated and humoral immunity. This review highlights that chitosan-based NPs are potential adjuvants that resolve the problems related to currently available vaccines.
The Rise of Populism during the Pandemic: The Case of AUR in Romania
Authors: Burean Toma , Pálfy Zoltán
Published: February 2025

The article examines the case of AUR a populist political party, that entered the political electoral arena during the COVID pandemic. The party’s populist messages on social media activated an electorate that is receptive to the appeal of a nationalist anti-establishment party. Combining a description of the discourse, strategies, leadership and context coupled with an investigation of a nationally representative survey, the paper argues that AUR has succeeded to become an established party by mobilization of the national and transnational electorate through social media. We further show that AUR appeals to a predominantely male, young and anti vaccination electorate in a similar fashion to other voters of populist parties in Europe indicating that the Romanian political system witnesses the emergence of a new left-right gendered political cleavage.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dan Aktivitas Belajar dengan Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Flipped Classroom-PjBL
Authors: Ekaputra Firdiawan
Published: February 2025

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk (1) mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis mahasiswa dengan penerapan model pembelajaran flipped classroom-PjBL (2) mengetahui peningkatan aktivitas belajar dengan penerapan model pembelajaran flipped classroom-PjBL. Sampel dalam penerapan model pembelajaran flipped classroom-PjBL adalah mahasiswa mata kuliah penilaian proses dan hasil belajar kimia kelas C tahun akademik 2022/2023 Program Studi Pendidikan Kimia Universitas Jambi pada. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan rancangan one-group pretest-posttest design. Data penelitian diperoleh dengan teknik angket untuk mengumpulkan data kemampuan berpikir kritis dan aktivitas belajar mahasiswa pada mata kuliah penilaian proses dan hasil belajar kimia yang diberi penerapan model pembelajaran flipped classroom-PjBL. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis menggunakan uji paired samples t test. Hasil penelitian adalah (1) adanya peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis yang signifikan setelah penerapan model pembelajaran flipped classroom-PjBL (2) adanya peningkatan aktivitas belajar yang signifikan setelah penerapan model pembelajaran flipped classroom-PjBL.