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Biocontrol potential of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens D5 ARV metabolites
Authors: Karličić Vera , Jovičić-Petrović Jelena , Kljujev Igor , Lalević Blažo , Hamidović Saud , Nikolić Milan , Raičević Vera
Published: July 2024

Integrated pathogen management incorporates biological control and ecological services of plant growth-promoting bacteria as base components. The biocontrol activity of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens D5 ARV toward Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium graminearum, Botrytis cinerea, and Macrophomina sp. was estimated through a confrontation test, and the potential of volatile and non-volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The results of the confrontation test showed 60, 46, 37, and 33% of F. oxysporum, F. graminearum, B. cinerea, and Macrophomina sp. growth inhibition, while VOCs effects reached 30%, 47%, 53%, and 0% growth inhibition, respectively. A collection of non-volatile metabolites was made at a stationary phase; afterward, they were sterilized by filtration or autoclaving. Autoclaving caused a significant loss of non-volatile metabolite antifungal activity. GC-MS analysis of VOCs detected the presence of compounds with antifungal and antimicrobial properties such as pentadecanoic acid, and hexanedioic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester. The multiple antifungal mechanisms revealed in this study are part of the B. amyloliquefaciens D5 ARV arsenal and make it a potentially powerful biocontrol agent against selected phytopathogens.
Sectoral FDI and destination country fundamentals: Implications for Serbia
Authors: Nedeljković Milan , Todorović Ivana
Published: July 2024

This paper implements a new empirical framework for identifying the key host country drivers of FDI flows and studies the performance of Serbia with respect to the identified indicators at the disaggregated sector level. We propose a new method for estimating country scores based on the estimated model parameters. We apply the methods to Serbian data and identify the main potential constraints for stronger production and R&Dtype FDI inflows in higher value-added sectors. While we observe some heterogeneity in the performance across different sectors, the results also point to several priorities on the policy agenda.
Non-fiscal levies and other taxes in the function of Serbia's fiscal competitiveness
Authors: Domazet Ivana , Marjanović Darko
Published: July 2024

Fiscal policy, as an integral part of the tax competitiveness of the state, is a powerful tool for attracting foreign investments. When designing tax policy, the state tries to reduce the burden and help attract new investments to the country, i.e. prevent them from flowing out. Accordingly, the goal of this paper is to determine whether non-fiscal levies and other taxes affect the fiscal competitiveness of Serbia. More specifically, whether the business of foreign investors in Serbia depends on the level of non-fiscal levies and other taxes imposed in Serbia. In order to collect primary data, an online survey was conducted with the participation of 88 (from abroad) investors in Serbia in 2001-2019. The research method used was a one-factorial analysis of variance of different groups (ANOVA) and a t-test for independent samples. The results show that non-fiscal levies have a significant impact on tax competitiveness. Namely, foreign investors consider non-fiscal levies to be an extremely important factor when it comes to doing business in Serbia. As for the other taxes analysed (customs duties, excise duties, contributions, and fees), their importance for foreign investors' is neutral and therefore not decisive when choosing Serbia as an investment location.
Using extended TAM for analyzing adoption determinants of microtransactions in mobile games among Serbian gamers
Authors: Tomić Nenad , Mirić Marija
Published: July 2024

Microtransactions represent payments for purchasing mobile application or additional content in a video game. In contemporary conditions, most video game publishers have opted for microtransactions as a supplementary or even core business model. The market of mobile games is specific for the dominant role of microtransactions as a source of publisher's income. Due to the system differences between mobile phones and computers and gaming consoles, there are certain forms of microtransactions unique to mobile games. The aim of the research is to determine the key determinants that influence the player's decision to pay for microtransactions in mobile games. In this paper, the original TAM was expanded with variables that are specific to the video game adoption, and especially to the use of mobile platforms. The results showed that perceived enjoyment, flow of experience and mobility, that is, the specificity of mobile devices, are significant predictors of players' intention to pay for microtransactions. Also, the social component is an important variable in the model because it appears as a predictor of perceived enjoyment and flow of experience. The intention to use microtransactions has a statistically significant effect on the actual use of microtransactions.
Enhancing guest satisfaction in hotels: Researching the impact of quality hospitality service on gastronomic experiences in the tourism industry in Serbia
Authors: Zrnić Miloš , Lončar Ivana
Published: July 2024

This study delves into the influence of quality hospitality service on gastronomic experiences in the tourism industry in Serbia. Through a comprehensive analysis of guest satisfaction in hotels, particularly focusing on the impact of service staff expertise and gastronomic offerings, valuable insights were gained. The research involved 440 respondents from 4* and 5* hotels; data were collected using an online questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS 22 software. By employing quantitative and qualitative methods, the study explored factors such as guest satisfaction and service quality. The findings revealed a significant correlation between the level of knowledge, training, and specialization of hotel service staff and the quality of service provided. Ultimately, the study underscores the importance of enhancing guest satisfaction through a holistic approach to hospitality service, emphasizing the pivotal role of gastronomic experiences in shaping overall guest perceptions and loyalty.
Innovative strategic financial instruments for the development of circular business models
Authors: Anufrijev Ana , Dašić Goran
Published: July 2024

In the modern economic context, the growing emphasis on sustainability and efficient management of resources is leading to comprehensive changes in business models. The circular economy, aimed at minimizing waste and maximizing resource utilization, is emerging as a crucial aspect of this transformation. It is a response to the uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources and energy sources, accelerated industrial development, as well as excessive consumption, which were the basis of economic growth and development in the 20th and early 21st centuries. In this context, innovative financial instruments play a significant role in supporting and financing circular practices. This paper explores the role of innovative financial instruments within the circular economy, analyzing how these instruments encourage sustainable practices, support innovation and contribute to efficient resource management.
The role of digital transformation in financial sector: A global perspective
Authors: Vojinović Željko , Grujić Miloš , Bulović Verica
Published: July 2024

The financial industry is experiencing a digital revolution fueled by the fourth industrial revolution. While digital tools are widely adopted, the specific impacts of digitalization and innovation on financial markets and citizens remain under-researched. This study investigates the relationship between technological progress and innovation with the development of financial markets, the Human Development Index, and the Gross Domestic Product per capita. The core question is how, and to what extent, technological advancement and innovation influence financial development and other social and financial performances per capita. The research employs regression analysis, specifically simple linear regression, and integrates existing research and theoretical frameworks to build an inductive approach. Findings indicate that a one-unit rise in technological progress is linked to a 0.5unit increase in the financial development index (p-value < 0.001). These findings suggest that financial intermediaries and decision-makers in developing countries should consider altering their business models and adapting to rapid technological changes to enhance financial development. This paper provides insights into the connection between progress in digitization and outcomes in the economy and finance, emphasizing the importance of adapting to swift technological changes for sustainable development.
The use of social networks in the business ecosystem of Serbia
Authors: Stefanović Dragana , Gardašević Jovana
Published: July 2024

This paper provides an overview of the application of social networks in Serbian entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Social networks have become a necessary marketing tool in business since their inception for scientific and social purposes. There is almost no business branch that operates without the use of social networks, as an auxiliary or basic marketing tool. In Serbia, social networks have experienced significant expansion in recent years, and everyday life is almost unimaginable without platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Entrepreneurship in Serbia heavily relies on social networks for marketing and operational purposes. On the other hand, the entrepreneurial ecosystem is a term that has attracted a lot of attention from scientists and researchers in the last ten years. The main goal of entrepreneurship is to create an economic and social system that enables business growth and development, which will also contribute to the economic prosperity of the country. Entrepreneurial ecosystems encompass a broader concept, intertwining entrepreneurs, organizations, individuals, and institutions at the national level to support and catalyze entrepreneurship development collectively or systemically. The aim of this paper is to elucidate the concept of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Serbia and demonstrate the use of social networks for its growth and development in the modern business environment.
Irregular migrations as a challenge to regional and national security
Authors: Subotić Milovan
Published: July 2024

After a decade-long duration of robust migratory movements towards Europe, it can be asserted that the response, in the form of a continuous disposition against migration, is primarily rooted in the perceived cultural threat. Immigrants are viewed as unassimilable, and their cultures as incompatible with Western norms and ideals. Advocacy for the preservation of Western values and culture thus becomes a tool for the exclusion and segregation of immigrants. Conservative political currents (which are increasingly gaining traction in European elections) generally argue that Europe could not withstand such an influx. More liberal politicians, however, contend that the Old Continent is sufficiently wealthy to absorb uninvited newcomers, citing Turkey's ability to host over three million Syrian refugees and spend an average of three thousand dollars per capita on each, suggesting that the EU could afford several hundred thousand asylum seekers. It is a fact that not all impoverished individuals worldwide can solve their problems by relocating to Europe; however, it is equally factual that a more comprehensive and effective strategy aimed at globally reducing the gap between the rich and the poor might begin to address this issue better than all fences and barriers combined. The Western Balkans region mirrors European trends where the issue of irregular migration occupies a prominent position on the security agenda. Through the regional lens, a duality of problems becomes apparent, with varying degrees of equivalence concerning the broader European context. Regarding migration as a general security challenge, the salience is heightened in areas relating to the overall increase in insecurity, particularly in border areas, resulting in pronounced activities of smuggling groups, conflicts among them, and prevailing unease among the local population. An illustration of regional instability stemming from the corpus of general security challenges is analyzed through the example of the Hungarian-Serbian border. In terms of security challenges eliciting excessive responses to migration, regional circumstances markedly differ from broader European ones, for at least two reasons. The first pertains to the fluidity of the area, where migrants are still not perceived as individuals who might "take away" jobs and social protection from the local population. The second reason lies within the domain of inherited regional instability, which continues to primarily focus on antagonistic reasons stemming from the corpus of ethno-confessional "insurmountable" differences among regional actors.
National identity and political parties of Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Mijatović Marko
Published: July 2024

This paper examines the issue of the modern political tradition and national identity of Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the beginnings of which are linked to the period of the Austro-Hungarian occupation in 1878-1918. Starting from that time until modern political conditions, in one long period, periods of their political divisions (the Austro-Hungarian period) and exclusive attachment to certain political movements (the period of the first Yugoslavia) alternated. The decades-long dominance of the communist party (in the second Yugoslavia), This paper examines the issue of national identity and the modern political tradition of Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the beginnings of which are linked to the period of the Austro-Hungarian occupation in 1878-1918. Starting from that time until modern political conditions, in one long period, periods of their political divisions (the Austro-Hungarian period) and exclusive attachment to certain political movements (the period of the first Yugoslavia) alternated. The decadeslong dominance of the communist party (in the second Yugoslavia), followed by the re-establishment of a pluralistic political life, is also characteristic and followed with the re-establishment of a pluralistic political life. In this paper, we want to make a synthesis of the development of the Bosniak national idea and its formation and rounding that took place in socialist Yugoslavia, especially during the civil war in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995, which was closely related to their predominant political parties.
e visage des mutations écologiques liées à la culture du palmier à huile à Ngwéi (Cameroun).
Authors: Axel Willy Mindjeme
Published: July 2024

Les conséquences désastreuses induites par les activités agricoles sur l’environnement préoccupent, notamment dans la Sanaga Maritime où la déforestation, la dégradation des sols et des forêts, la diminution de la biodiversité etc. s’accentuent. De par son im-portance socioéconomique et alimentaire, l’agriculture se développe et gagne en ampleur à Ngwéi. Spécifiquement, la culture du palmier à huile à Ngwéi se développe dans un contexte où l’on connait mal ses implications écologiques. D’où la question, comment la culture du palmier à huile préside -t- elle aux mutations écologiques dans le paysage de la commune de Ngwéi ? À partir d’une démarche empirique, ce texte ca-ractérise la pratique de la culture du palmier à huile et les enjeux écologiques associés dans la commune de Ngwéi. Il en résulte que 42,25% de ces plantations sont créés dans les forêts matures et 23,70% dans les forêts secondaires. Ce qui révèle une dy-namique de déforestation dans la commune de Ngwéi depuis plusieurs décennies. Dans l’urgence d’une conservation des écosystèmes naturels, outre la carte de zonage proposée, il semble indispensable de bonifier les mutations écologiques engendrées par les cultures intercalaires
«país en vías de desarrollo». La propaganda franquista interior y exterior durante la década de 1960
Authors: Hofmann Anna Catharina
Published: July 2024

A lo largo de los años sesenta, Laureano López Rodó y su equipo organizaron grandes campañas en torno a la planificación franquista. En España, el objetivo era demostrar la eficacia administrativa y económica del régimen y presentar al dictador como el impulsor del crecimiento y la prosperidad. De cara al exterior, intentaron promocionar el país como un paraíso prometedor para inversores extranjeros y de insertarlo, de forma aparentemente apolítica, como «régimen desarrollista» en Occidente. En este artículo, se analizarán las estrategias propagandísticas y lingüísticas en torno al desarrollismo tanto en los discursos del Comisario del Plan como en el plano de las representaciones e imágenes. Se demuestra que esta propaganda no se limitó en absoluto a probar el éxito económico con cifras de crecimiento. Más bien, López Rodó desarrolló una sofisticada estrategia retórica para presentar la dictadura como un «régimen de rendimiento» postideológico y occidental, prescindiendo del habitual discurso franquista. Al mismo tiempo, se revela que la propaganda desarrollista también sentó las bases de una erosión cada vez mayor de la dictadura, ya que se convirtió en una puerta de entrada no sólo para criticar la política de planificación franquista, sino también al propio régimen.
Reseña de: Julián CHAVES PALACIOS, Restauración de las instituciones republicanas españolas en el exilio. El Gobierno de José Giral (1945-1947), Madrid, Centro de Estudios Políticos y Constitucionales, 2022
Authors: Sánchez Recio Glicerio
Published: July 2024

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A Critical Review of Digital Transformation and Digitalization in the Higher Education Sector
Authors: Bhagat Rupali
Published: July 2024

Technology in our daily lives has transformed the way we think and act. The 21st century witnessed rapid changes in terms of technology and the educational sector has been trying to adapt to these changing technologies, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic forced all of us to become part of a history we never wished for and as an outcome use of technology during and after the pandemic became unavoidable. The overall phenomenon of COVID-19 created a clear gap between the education system that existed during the pandemic and the education system that was required during the pandemic. Information and communication technologies (ICT) are supporting these types of changes in the educational world every day. The current phase of Innovations and digitalization is responsible for shifting the traditional paradigms of the educational world and a new educational platform seems to be developing to suit different learners’ needs and different educational institutions. The concept of digitalization includes digitalizing the existing education system and suggesting new processes to fit future educational needs. This research will include a literature review of digitalization in the educational sector, and it will also attempt to understand the popular trends in the higher education sector that can be a foundation for future digital tools. Any country that aims to sustain its growth must focus on developing its current educational system as this will lead to the development of the socio and economic potential of the country in the longer run leading to a prosperous economy. Higher education is an evolving sector, and the usage of technology widens the scope of the sector by allowing academia to interact and collaborate with a higher audience and stakeholders. Technology is breaking many stereotypes by creating new opportunities for higher educational institutions worldwide.
Consequences of violence experienced in childhood
Authors: Klokmanienė Danutė , Klokmanienė Loreta , Rimkuvienė Audronė
Published: July 2024

A family is an institution where a person acquires all social roles and behaviour patterns. One of the main factors destroying a family’s harmony is domestic violence. Violence against children is a relevant issue in all countries. The extent of this problem is increased by the established opinion of society that the family’s problems are only its business. They are not made public, and the family itself must solve the problems within its environment. Empirical data were analysed after conducting qualitative research based on a semi-structured interview, which allowed a better understanding of an individual, delving into her problems and clarifying the need for assistance and its importance in her personal life. Content analysis was applied after conducting the research. The research involved 8 women who experienced various punishments as a means of upbringing in childhood. The research revealed that the causes of violence against children in a close environment often do not depend on children’s behaviour or other characteristics related to them. Violent families often live below the poverty line and have alcohol addiction or other social problems. Parents are usually violent because they were abused as children, and they consider it an acceptable way of communication and parenting. The consequences of violence against children are obvious and range from low self-esteem to self-harm and suicide. Children who have experienced violence in their close environment often become abusers themselves. It has been determined that in their childhood, the respondents who participated in the research experienced all four forms of violence distinguished in the scientific literature: physical, psychological, sexual, and neglect. However, it has been revealed that the majority of the respondents did not seek help because, at the time when they were children, there was little talk about children’s rights and methods of raising children. If corporal punishment occurred, it was considered to be one of the generally used and acceptable methods of raising children.
Atsakingo vartojimo raiška Lietuvos akademinio jaunimo tarpe maisto produktų vartojimo atveju
Authors: Bartkutė Rasa , Skėruvienė Vitalija , Arminienė Aušra , Makutėnas Valdemaras
Published: July 2024

Apie darnų vystymąsi kalbama jau ne pirmą dešimtmetį. Darnus vystymasis neatsiejamas nuo žmonijos atsakingumo, sąmoningumo. Viena iš itin jautrių darnaus vystymosi tikslų pasiekimo sričių – tai atsakingas vartojimas. Ypatingai svarbus yra atsakingas maisto produktų vartojimas. Reikėtų pastebėti, kad kol viena žmonijos dalis susiduria su maisto švaistymo problemomis, kita žmonijos dalis išgyvena badą (Darnaus vystymosi tikslų įgyvendinimo atskaita, 2023). Statistiniai duomenys rodo, kad dideli kiekiai maisto produktų yra tiesiog iššvaistomi. Šiuo straipsniu siekiama vystyti atsakingo vartojimo mokslinį diskursą Lietuvoje, suvokiant atsakingo vartojimo svarbą ir būtinybę klimato kaitos bei darnaus vystymosi tikslų įgyvendinimo kontekste. Šiame straipsnyje atsakingas maisto vartojimas traktuojamas kaip toks maisto produktų vartojimas, kuris mažina aplinkos problemas (taršą, vandens vartojimą ir kt.), užtikrina maisto švaistymo mažinimą. Tai toks vartojimas, kuris mažina išlaidas, siejasi su socialine atsakomybe, palaiko darnų žemės ūkį. Straipsnio tikslas – ištirti Lietuvos akademinio jaunimo požiūrį į atsakingą maisto produktų vartojimą. Taikytas empirinio tyrimo metodas – kiekybinis tyrimas – anketinė apklausa (internetu). Tyrimo metu buvo apklausti 477 respondentai. Gauti tyrimo duomenys rodo, kad galima pastebėti teigiamus poslinkius socialiniame bei asmeniniame gyvenime, sietinus su atsakingu maisto produktų vartojimu tarp Lietuvos akademinio jaunimo. Tai būtų augantis sąmoningumas ir nusiteikimas atsakingai rūšiuoti maisto atliekas, keisti savo gyvenimo būdą siekiant mažiau švaistyti maisto produktus, mažiau jo išmesti. Vis tik, esmine maisto pasirinkimo sąlyga išlieka maisto produktų kaina, o atsakingo maisto vartojimo konstruktai – tokie kaip ekologiškumas, vietinių ūkininkų palaikymas, perdirbamos pakuotės, dėmesys žemės ūkyje bei maisto gamyboje dirbančių darbuotojų sąlygoms – yra pakankamai menki. Tolimesni atsakingo maisto vartojimo tyrimai turėtų apimti ir šiame straipsnyje išsamiai neanalizuotus atsakingo maisto vartojimo ir visuomenės sveikatos bei ekonomiškumo namų ūkyje mažinant maisto išmetimą klausimus.
Determination of the area index of lettuce leaves with a monocular camera
Authors: Kairiūkštis Laimonas , Yalçıner Başak , Özkul Emre
Published: July 2024

This study aims to develop a pixel value analysis method using a monocular camera to determine different growth stages of lettuce plants. After the lettuce plants have been detected in the images obtained using the YOLOv4 (You Only Look Once Version 4) object detection algorithm, the leaf area index for each detected lettuce plant using the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) colour space has been calculated. The leaf area index serves as a fundamental metric in the analysis, aiding in accurately measuring the size of the lettuce plants. For the size estimation approach, a dataset containing HSV-calculated max area pixel index values of lettuce plants grown from 1 to 7 weeks has been used. By clustering pixel values using the Gaussian Mixture Models (GMM) algorithm, the cluster representing 1-week-old lettuce plants with the lowest pixel values has been identified, while the cluster representing 7-week-old lettuce plants had the highest pixel values. This process was repeated for each week, resulting in distinct clusters corresponding to specific weeks of lettuce growth. By associating the detected lettuce plants with their respective clusters, it was possible to infer the growth period and readiness for harvesting for each plant. This method offers valuable insights into monitoring lettuce growth and optimising harvesting schedules at different stages for lettuce farmers and agricultural researchers through non-intrusive imaging techniques. This study showcases the potential of computer vision and machine learning algorithms in transforming traditional agricultural practices into more efficient and data-driven processes. The conducted experiments demonstrate the successful integration of a monocular camera into a smart agriculture system for lettuce harvest detection. Through the combination of object detection using the YOLOv4 algorithm and area estimation using the HSV colour space and leaf area index, accurate and cost-effective size calculations have been achieved. The integration of Gaussian Mixture Model clustering with the dataset further enhanced the precision of the lettuce growth and harvest predictions.
A review of smart structures and adaptation of 3d printing methods for future fashion applications
Authors: Diak Viktorija
Published: July 2024

The rapid advancement of innovative technological processes necessitates the fashion industry to contemplate novel perspectives it can offer. Additionally, the industry is progressively reducing its reliance on natural monofilaments and transitioning towards synthetic fabrics with new characteristics, employing intricate composites. The emergence of smart materials incorporating microencapsulation, shape-memory materials, and sensors responsive to external stimuli further contributes to this trend. Efforts are being made to incorporate wearable electronics in the form of flexible multifunctional devices. However, the creation of such novel materials/structures and their integration with traditional fibres present numerous challenges, urging the industry to explore new manufacturing methods. This review primarily focuses on actively developing types of passive intelligent structures discovering their properties and advantages in relation to future clothing. Given that progress is achieved through programming and modifying the structures themselves using new materials/composites, prototyping plays a pivotal role as a problem-solving process. It involves searching for new production methods that can rapidly and cost-effectively help achieve desired outcomes. Presently, additive technologies represent one of the most successful and rapidly advancing alternative manufacturing methods. Consequently, they have been widely applied and actively developed in fields such as soft robotics, biomedical devices/sensors/fabrics, flexible wearable electronics, 4D printed structures, and other clothing components and accessories. The applicability of these technologies is illustrated in creating each specific type of smart structure under consideration by briefly describing 3D printing methods and providing examples of their usage. This serves to demonstrate how effectively and qualitatively they enable the prototyping of various multilayered structures and composites. Furthermore, these technologies hold the potential for integrating dissimilar processes, thereby facilitating the development of new smart fabrics with a significantly greater range of variations in the future. Overall, this article aims not only to demonstrate the suitability of additive technologies for smart structures but also to identify technological trends for future research in the fashion industry.
Break Out of Your Routine with Escape Rooms
Authors: Watkins Jonathan D. , Gatza Andrew M. , Harris Michelle E.
Published: July 2024

You can use a six-step process to develop high-qualityescape room activities for the mathematics classroom.
Problems to Ponder
Authors: Lu Yaomingxin , Nowak Kate
Published: July 2024

Problems to Ponder provides 28 varying, classroom-ready mathematics problems that collectively span PK–12, arranged in the order of the grade level. Answers to the problems are available online. Individuals are encouraged to submit a problem or a collection of problems directly to mtlt@nctm.org. If published, the authors of problems will be acknowledged.
Efektivitas Gaya Pemimpin dan Karakter Pegawai dalam Proyek Konstruksi Gedung
Authors: Kurniawan Moch. Bambang , Nugroho Agung Dwi
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji gaya pemimpin yang efektif untuk diterapkan pada pegawai yang memiliki karakter kepribadian berbeda-beda. Artikel ini menggunakan metode kualitatif studi kasus dalam penelitiannya. Narasumber penelitian ini adalah pegawai dari proyek konstruksi pembangunan gedung di daerah Surabaya sejumlah lima orang. Wawancara secara langsung dengan narasumber digunakan untuk teknik pengumpulan datanya.
Numerical Simulation on Smoke Spread and Temperature in a Car Park
Authors: Behbahani Fatemeh , Hamzei Mahdi , Mehrdoost Zahra , Moghiman Mohammad
Published: July 2024

The study of temperature and smoke movement in the car park space of the commercial complex was done by Fire Dynamic Simulator code (FDS) with disparate fire accidents. Specification fires of closed car parks were obtained in different fan system conditions. Three scenarios were considered for the ventilation system, which includes the following: the first scenario with no ventilation, the second scenario using a supply fan and an exhaust fan, and the third scenario using a jet fan. Temperature and smoke concentration of a stairwell under various conditions were contrasted. The values ​​were obtained at a height of 1.6 m. Temperature and smoke movement affect the peak of exit people. The results showed that in the first state, temperature and smoke concentration reached 80°C and 0.003 mole/mole in the 1200s after the fire, respectively. In the second state, smoke concentration reached 0.0002 mole/mole in the 1200s, which was 93% better than the first scenario. The temperature also decreased to 51.11 °C in the 1200s. The temperature improved by 36.19% ​​compared to the first state. In the third state, after 1200 seconds, the temperature decreased to 44.72°C. In the third scenario, the smoke concentration was 0.00006 mole/mole, which improved by 57.5% compared to the first scenario.
Em diálogo com a artista Laura Anderson Barbata Entrevista
Authors: Priori Claudia , Krambeck Isis Müller
Published: July 2024

Esta entrevista objetiva refletir sobre o processo criativo da artista Laura Anderson Barbata, nascida na Cidade do México/México e que, atualmente, vive e trabalha entre Nova Iorque/EUA e Cidade do México. Artista transdisciplinar, autora de diversos livros, transita em distintas linguagens artísticas, e já realizou exposições em países como México, Estados Unidos e Brasil. O diálogo proposto nesta entrevista com Laura Anderson Barbata, aborda os trânsitos e deslocamentos fronteiriços, o sentido de pertença, as relações entre o global e o local, entoam suas criações artísticas que combinam diversas narrativas e protagonismos. Na expectativa de contribuir para a irradiação de seu trabalho, nos lançamos a essa interlocução, numa conversação sobre sua trajetória, experiências e práticas artísticas como possibilidades de novos laços entre artistas, saberes e linguagens.
Undergraduate Science Education Students’ Attitude Towards Practical Work in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Stephen Chinedu Nwafor  , Destiny Onyebuchi Ekoyo  , Chidimma Adaeze Ezenwobodo
Published: July 2024

The study investigated undergraduate science students' attitudes towards practical work in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. Two hypotheses and three research questions were posed to guide the investigation. The population was 285 final-year students in the Department of Science Education. Using a standard random sampling method, 180 undergraduate science education students were chosen for the descriptive survey design study. The study problems were addressed using frequency, percentages, mean, and standard deviation and the hypotheses were tested using one-way ANOVA and t-test statistics. The research findings indicate that a more significant percentage of undergraduate science education students exhibit a positive attitude towards science practical work. The attitudes of male and female students regarding practical science work also differed significantly, with female students' attitudes being more favourable. Furthermore, a moderate degree of influence from the area of specialization on undergraduate science education students' attitudes toward practical work can be seen, as demonstrated by the significantly higher attitudes toward practical work demonstrated by integrated Science, Biology, and Chemistry Education students compared to those in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics units. It was suggested that the government give more science-related practical equipment considering the findings, more laboratories should be built in federal universities, and science practical should continue to ensure a nonbiased gender-based practical and also more practical classes should be held than always lecturing method.
The Limits of Contemporary French Constitutionalism
Authors: Fluzin Cyprien
Published: July 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron’s dissolution of France’s National Assembly (its lower house of parliament) on June 9th took many by surprise.  The results of the snap election’s first round suggest that Macron’s risky gamble—an attempt at turning the tide after his party suffered a major blow in the European Parliament elections—backfired majestically. However, more than a political setback for Macron, and outside of the many (highly warranted) concerns as to what harmful policies a new far-right-dominated parliament could pass, the move also raises many interesting constitutional law questions. Whatever the outcome of the second round on Sunday, July 7, France will face unprecedented circumstances that are likely to put the country’s 1958 constitution to the test.
The Supreme Court v. the Administrative State II
Authors: Buse Mark
Published: July 2024

The outlook is not rosy for Democrats, neither politically nor in court. Democrats’ hopes that President Biden – who, according to some polls, is trailing Trump in all seven swing states – could turn the odds in his favor in an early debate have been dashed by his disastrous performance. To add insult to injury, in three 6-to-3 rulings along ideological lines, the Supreme Court further reigned in on administrative agencies, putting Biden’s regulatory agenda at risk. The most far-reaching of these decisions is, undoubtedly, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. This case marked a milestone for the conservative legal movement’s fight against the administrative state.
Program MSIB RevoU Sebagai Media Untuk Mengasah Kemampuan Mahasiswa di Dunia Industri
Authors: Zahrani Rahma , Ibadi Taqrim
Published: July 2024

Dalam menghadapi perubahan sosial, budaya, teknologi dan dunia kerja, mahasiswa diharapkan dapat mempersiapkan kebutuhan perubahan yang tumbuh semakin pesat setiap waktunya. Kesempatan bagi seluruh mahasiswa dari perguruan tinggi negeri maupun perguruan tinggi swasta bisa mengikuti program Kampus Merdeka dan memberikan kesempatan pengalaman pembelajaran yang berbeda bagi mahasiswa dengan berkontribusi melalui proyek nyata dan dibimbing bersama tim dan pembimbing dengan proses yang baik dan berkolaborasi dengan berbagai organisasi, mitra startup, dan pemerintahan. RevoU Tech Academy menjadi salah satu mitra studi independen yang menyediakan media pembelajaran yang banyak dibutuhkan di dunia industri yaitu Software Engineering dan Data Analytics. Hasil studi independen di RevoU Tech Academy membawa manfaat yang besar untuk mahasiswa dalam menghadapi perkembangan di dunia industri.
Literasi Zakat Untuk Remaja Majelis Taklim Al-Banaat
Authors: Khotimah Husnul , Farina Khoirina , Rosyida Ade Septia
Published: July 2024

Kegiatan Pengabdian Masayarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan literasi zakat untuk santri Majelis Taklim Al-Banaat berusia remaja. Zakat adalah rukun Islam yang keempat. Kegiatan ini diselenggarakan di Majelis Taklim Al-Banaat yang berada di wilayah Mampang Prapatan Jakarta Selatan. Metode kegiatan PKM ini melalui ceramah yang informatif dan inspiratif, disertai dengan sesi diskusi.  Materi yang diajarkan berupa pemahaman tentang pengertian zakat, jenis zakat, yang wajib membayar zakat dan kepada siapa zakat harus diberikan. Melalui kegiatan Pengabdian ini diharapkan dapat mengedukasi sehingga mereka bisa memahami dan memaknai betapa pentingnya zakat dalam islam bukan hanya sebagai kewajiban ibadah, tetapi juga sebagai wujud kepedulian sosial terhadap sesama dan sebagai instrument untuk mendorong kesetaraan sosial dan solidaritas dalam masyarakat. Kesadaran akan pentingnya zakat sebagai bentuk kepedulian terhadap sesama dapat tumbuh dan berkembang dalam diri setiap individu, menciptakan masyarakat yang lebih peduli dan inklusif.
Pelatihan Foto Produk Dan Peningkatan Kesadaran Hoax Informasi Produk UMKM Di Media Online
Authors: Purnamasari Novita Ika , Asrita Stara , Pamungkas Andreas Tri
Published: July 2024

Persaingan bisnis UMKM seringkali membawa tantangan bahwa UMKM memberikan informasi yang tidak kredibel terkait produk yang ditawarkan. Hoak produk dalam hal ini meliputi informasi produk yang tidak sesuai dengan produk aslinya, foto yang tidak mendukung serta karakteristik produk yang tidak mencerminkan produk UMKM secara asli. Seringkali hoak informasi ini terjadi karena UMKM ingin agar produk mereka tampak bagus dan menarik sehingga konsumen membeli. Sayangnya, hoak informasi produk usaha justru menimbulkan masalah baru ketika konsumen melakukan komplain atau enggan membeli produk. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi agar UMKM sadar bahwa sebuah produk perlu memiliki kekhasan dan informasi yang menggambarkan detail asli produk dan menghindari hoaks informasi yang mengecewakan konsumen. Bekerjasama dengan mitra Ecoprint Tembindigo, mitra ini merupakan Usaha Mikro Kecil Menegah (UMKM) yang berkembang dibidang pengolahan batik motif alam biasa disebut dengan Ecoprint. Tembindigo menghasilkan banyak produk fashion seperti pakaian, tas, syal, dan  berbagai produk fashion lainnya. Awal mula UMKM ini berdiri sejak 24 Maret 2022 di Kecamatan Sewon, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Walupun masih terbilang baru, UMKM Ecoprint Tembindigo ini seiring berjalannya waktu akan mengikuti perkembangan jaman saat ini. Dengan adanya hal tersebut, pihak UMKM akan digunakan sebagai referensi penjualan produk mereka. Selama ini pihak UMKM tersebut masih mengandalkan cara penjualan tradisional yakni dengan cara mempromosikan dari mulut kemulut atau Word of Mouth (WOM marketing) sehingga perkembangan penjualan Tembindigo tergolong rendah. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya pembenahan atau perubahan yang difokuskan pada bidang digitalisasi demi memperluas pasar dan menyebarkan produk kesemua konsumen di seluruh dunia. Maka dari itu, digitalisasi ini sangat diperlukan agar konsumen dapat melakukan transaksi dan jual beli secara online. Dilihat dari permasalahan yang ada, digitalisasi pada UMKM Ecoprint Tembindigo layak untuk dikembangkan dan diimplementasikan secara benar.
Pembinaan BTQ Sebagai Solusi Peningkatan Kualitas Pendidikan Keagamaan Peserta Didik Di SMPN 7 Satu Atap Majene
Authors: Kamaruddin Ilham , Yusnadi Yusnadi , Syarifuddin Syarifuddin , Yusril Yusril , Ramadhan Ahmad Dani , Fitri Silviana
Published: July 2024

Pendidikan agama di sekolah mempunyai peranan penting dalam membentuk moral dan karakter siswa. Beberapa tahun terakhir, terlihat adanya penurunan kualitas pendidikan agama yang tercermin dari minimnya pemahaman siswa terhadap pendidikan agama dan rendahnya penerapan prinsip-prinsip moral dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Kondisi ini menunjukkan perlunya upaya intervensi yang lebih holistik dan efektif untuk meningkatkan taraf pendidikan agama di lingkungan sekolah. Salah satu strategi yang dilakukan adalah pembinaan Baca Tulis Al-Qur'an (BTQ). Pembinaan BTQ tidak hanya bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman siswa terhadap Al-Qur'an dan teks keagamaan lainnya, tetapi juga bertujuan untuk menghadirkan Al-Qur'an sebagai contoh hidup yang membentuk karakter Islami.
Pendampingan Pengembangan Komunitas (Community Development) Menuju Kesejahteraan Sosial dan Psikologis
Authors: Merdiaty Netty , Mangundjaya Wustari L.
Published: July 2024

Salah satu bentuk Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi adalah melakukan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM).  Saat ini kegiatan PKM yang dilakukan oleh staf pengajar Fakultas Psikologi Ubhara Jaya adalah melakukan pengembangan/penguatan komunitas dengan tujuan akhir pengembangan kesejahteraan psikologis dan sosial. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan pada Yayasan Kesejahteraan Sosial Asiana yang berlokasi di Pengalengan.  Metode kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah Game/ role play, seminar, Drawing and telling. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi peserta sangat menyukai kegiatan yang dilakukan dan betharap dapat dilakukan secara kontinyu.
Pelatihan Bahasa Inggris Mengunakan Teknologi Augmented Reality dan Platform Quizizz
Authors: Ardiel Vonny , Sari Endang , Ulya Rahmatul
Published: July 2024

Penerapan teknologi dalam dunia Pendidikan sudah menjadi kebutuhan utama. Teknologi digunakan untuk mendukung proses pembelajaran dan membantu meningkatkan proses penyerapan ilmu secara signifikan oleh pembelajar. Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat oleh dosen Universitas Sumatera Barat ini menerapkan teknologi Augmented Reality dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris untuk Mahasiswa Kebidanan Universitas Sumatera Barat. Hal ini bertujuan menghilangkan kecemasan dan kebosanan mahasiswa dalam belajar bahasa Inggris. Teknologi Augmented reality menghadirkan animasi gambar 3 dimensi seolah-olah menjadi gambar yang nyata pada tampilannya. Dengan menampilkan animasi gambar nyata dengan penjelasan teks berserta audionya dapat memberi pemahaman yang mendalam untuk mahasiswa. Hasil pelaksanaan pelatihan bahasa Inggris dengan media Augmented Reality ini sangat membuat mahasiswa tertarik dan antusias dalam kegiatan. Penyerapan materi bahasa Inggris berupa kosakata dan tatabahasa pun mudah dipahami oleh mahasiswa. Diakhir kegiatan,  tim memberikan game interaktif agar dapat memberikan refleksi terhadap materi yang diberikan kepada mahasiswa.
Edukasi Menabung Sejak Dini Di RA Tunas Cendekia
Authors: Alinayah Siti , Najmah Keisha Zaimatun , Rohmawati Siti , Sari Intan Rahma
Published: July 2024

Edukasi kegiatan menabung bagi anak RA bertujuan untuk memberikan peran positif serta pengenalan nilai uang pada anak usia dini dengan melatih mereka pada pola hidup budaya menabung, menumbuhkan rasa tanggung jawab, dan disiplin dalam mengelola keuangan untuk meningkaRAan kesejahteraan mereka di masa depan. Sasaran edukasi menabung ini adalah anak-anak RA Tunas Cendekia. Kegiatan edukasi ini dilakukan dengan memberikan pemaparan materi yang berbentuk teori yang berkaitan dengan menabung, tanya jawab, ice breaking dan memberikan anak-anak celengan digambar sebagai alat pembelajaran. Kegiatan ini dipantau melalui kerja sama kepala sekolah, guru untuk -guru RA dan orang tua murid. Hasil pengabdian ini semoga dapat menumbuhkan kebiasaan menabung pada generasi muda indonesia selanjutnya yang pada akhirnya dapat memberikan suatu kontribusi bagi bangsa dan negara.
Sosialisasi Pentingnya Kesehatan Mental Pada Remaja Di Desa Trimomukti Kecamatan Candipuro Kabupaten Lampung Selatan
Authors: Suri Indah Resti Ayuni , Julianto M. Ikhsan
Published: July 2024

Kesehatan adalah sering terlihat sebagai hanya fisik kesehatan. Di dalam fakta, kesehatan adalah bukan hanya fisik tetapi Juga rohani. Sayangnya, kesehatan mental seringkali dianggap kurang penting dibandingkan kesehatan fisik. WHO bilang muda masyarakat di era milenial ini sangat rentan terkena gangguan jiwa. Apalagi masa remaja adalah suatu masa dimana banyak terjadi perubahan pada diri sendiri dan penyesuaian yang terjadi secara psikologis, emosional, dan secara finansial. Kesehatan jiwa diartikan sebagai terpenuhinya fungsi-fungsi mental yang mampu menjadikan individu produktif, mampu menjalin hubungan yang sehat dengan orang lain dan mampu mengatasi kesulitan. Metodenya dalam pengabdian ini terdapat ceramah dan diskusi. Informan atau subjek dalam pengabdian ini adalah siswa/I SDN 1 Trimomukti. Hasil dari pengabdian ini adalah memberikan sosialisasi mengenai pentingnya mental kesehatan bagi remaja. Dari pengabdian yang dilakukan oleh para narasumber dapat disimpulkan bahwa remaja di dalam itu desa dari Trimomukti adalah tetap bingung tentang Bagaimana ke mengelola mental kesehatan Jadi itu mereka tetap dijaga dalam kondisi baik. Meski begitu, para remaja merasa dimudahkan dengan adanya sosialisasi terkait hal ini mental kesehatan Jadi itu remaja merasa tercerahkan Dan mendapatkan masukan di dalam kesehatan mental pemeliharaan
Pelatihan Budidaya Maggot Dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Santri Pondok Pesantren Al-Ikhsan Beji, Kabupaten Banyumas
Authors: Wulansari Nur Kholida , Prihatiningsih Nur , Nurchasanah Siti , Mutala’liah Mutala’liah , Bayyinah Lafi Na’imatul , Rostaman Rostaman , Wiyantono Wiyantono
Published: July 2024

Santri merupakan generasi muda yang memiliki peran penting dalam perkembangan dan masa depan di berbagai sektor. Limbah makanan yang melimpah dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai media pakan maggot yang nantinya dapat menambah keterampilan santri dalam mengolah limbah dan mengasah jiwa Entrepreneur. Hasil dari budidaya maggot dapat dijual sebagai pakan ternak dan pakan ikan yang mengandung nilai gizi yang tinggi. Penyuluhan Kegiatan ini dilakukan di awal kegiatan untuk memberikan gambaran secara menyeluruh terkait kegiatan yang akan dilaksanakan dan memberikan pengetahuan tentang teknologi mengolah limbah berbasis budidaya maggot. Kegiatan ini melibatkan seluruh santri putra dan santri putri, pengasuh pondok pesantren Al-Ikhsan, penyuluh lapang Desa Beji. Kegiatan dilakukan di pondok pesantren Al-Ikhsan. Berdasarkan hasil pengisian kuisioner yang dilakukan sebelum kegiatan penyuluhan diketahui bahwa 99% santri tidak mengetahui pengetahuan budidaya maggot dalam pengolahan limbah organik rumah tangga yang juga memiliki nilai ekonomi tinggi. 1% santri mengetahui akan tetapi pengetahuan tersebut sebatan jenis serangga yang dapat mengolah sampah organik, belum mengetahui cara budidaya yang tepat. Setelah mengikuti kegiatan penyuluhan 100% santri dapat memahami cara budidaya maggot secara tepat. Peningkatan keterampilan santri nampak pada keberhasilan telur maggot menetas dan pembesaran maggot.Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat di Pondok Pesantren Al-Ikhsan Beji, Kabupaten Banyumas telah dilaksanakan dengan baik, diikuti oleh santri putra dan santri putri. Tujuan kegiatan untuk mengembangkan jiwa wirausaha santri sehingga dapat menambah skill dan kemampuan santri bisa dikatakan berhasil karena keterlibatan para santri terjadi sejak awal proses budidaya hingga pemanenan.