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An Overview of the GUT-AI Foundation: Vision for an Ecosystem of Concepts and Implementations
Authors: Kourouklides Ioannis , Alexandrou Kleitos
Published: July 2023

This whitepaper presents the vision, mission, and overarching role of the GUT-AI Foundation. The Foundation aims to promote the research, development and eventually the deployment of user-friendly, human-centred and developer-friendly Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems for the betterment of humanity through an Ecosystem of Concepts and Implementations (ECI). The Foundation recognizes the potential of AI to revolutionize numerous industries, ranging from Healthcare and Education to Financial Services and Self-Driving Cars. However, the development of such AI systems poses significant challenges and impediments, such as multiple single points of failure, lack of interoperability, and lack of user adoption. Therefore, this whitepaper proposes a multidimensional approach to promote a whole ecosystem that has the ability to overcome such challenges. Primarily, the Foundation will encourage research into AI systems that are accessible, intuitive, and ready-to-use. The research will focus on proposing AI system architectures that meet the needs of the users, while they address their pain points in order to enhance both the User Experience (UX) and Developer Experience (DX). Furthermore, the Foundation will focus on promoting the adoption of best practices and Optional Open Standards for AI development and deployment that is automated, cost-effective, and scalable. For instance, these best practices will include the use of modular architectures, microservices, and containerization. By adopting these practices, the Foundation aims to enable interoperability and reuse of AI components. In addition, the Foundation envisions creating a marketplace, which will enable buyers to discover and adopt AI Solutions that meet their needs and preferences. The marketplace will also provide sellers with opportunities to showcase their AI Solutions, reach out to potential buyers and receive feedback from them. Finally, the Foundation will leverage emerging technologies such as Blockchain and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) to enhance the transparency, security, and trustworthiness of AI systems, while incentivizing innovation and collaboration among humans.
Parental Roles in the Magical World of Harry Potter: Nurturing and Support in the Absence of Biological Parents
Authors: Hoang Anh-Duc
Published: July 2023

The novel "Harry Potter" by J.K. Rowling explores the profound impact of various mother and father figures on the protagonist, Harry Potter, who has lost his parents. This paper explores the impact of mother and father figures in Harry Potter's life. Remus Lupin serves as a compassionate guardian, offering support and a sense of belonging. Molly Weasley embodies the maternal figure, providing love and stability. Sirius Black, an absent father figure, symbolizes love and sacrifice. Albus Dumbledore serves as a wise mentor, offering guidance and moral teachings. Collectively, these figures shape Harry's understanding of family, loyalty, power, and responsibility. The paper highlights the transformative power of nurturing relationships and the enduring influence of love, guidance, and mentorship.
Strategi Dakwah di Era Kontemporer dalam Perspektif hadis
Authors: Irawan Agus
Published: July 2023

Strategi dakwah di era kontemporer merupakan topik yang penting dan relevan bagi umat Islam di seluruh dunia. Seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi dan globalisasi, metode dakwah yang efektif dan sesuai dengan konteks zaman menjadi semakin penting. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini akan mengeksplorasi strategi dakwah di era kontemporer dalam perspektif hadits sebagai panduan bagi umat Islam dalam menyebarkan ajaran agama.Hadits merupakan sumber kedua setelah Al-Qur'an dalam Islam, dan berisi ajaran dan contoh perilaku Nabi Muhammad SAW. Dalam penelitian ini, kita akan mengkaji berbagai hadits yang relevan dengan strategi dakwah, serta mengevaluasi bagaimana hadits-hadits tersebut dapat diterapkan dalam konteks era kontemporer. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini meliputi studi pustaka dan analisis konten hadits. Pertama, kita akan mengidentifikasi hadits-hadits yang relevan dengan tema strategi dakwah. Selanjutnya, kita akan menginterpretasikan makna dan pesan yang terkandung dalam hadits-hadits tersebut untuk menentukan prinsip-prinsip dan strategi dakwah yang efektif. Setelah itu, kita akan mengkaji bagaimana prinsip-prinsip dan strategi dakwah yang diajarkan dalam hadits dapat diterapkan dalam konteks era kontemporer. Hal ini mencakup adaptasi metode dakwah yang sesuai dengan perkembangan teknologi, mengatasi tantangan yang dihadapi umat Islam di era globalisasi, serta memastikan dakwah tetap inklusif dan menghargai keberagaman.
The Role of Exercise Therapy in the Management of Low-Back Pain: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: zeest juniad
Published: July 2023

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the role of exercise therapy in the management of low-back pain. Low-back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that affects individuals of all ages and can have a significant impact on their quality of life. Exercise therapy has been recognized as an effective non-pharmacological intervention for the management of low-back pain. This review examines the different types of exercise therapy, including strengthening exercises, stretching exercises, and aerobic exercises, and their impact on pain reduction, functional improvement, and long-term outcomes. The review also discusses the underlying mechanisms by which exercise therapy exerts its beneficial effects and explores the potential challenges and considerations in implementing exercise therapy in clinical practice.This comprehensive review aims to evaluate the role of exercise therapy in the management of low back pain. Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that can have a significant impact on individuals' quality of life. Exercise therapy has emerged as a non-pharmacological treatment option, with numerous studies investigating its effectiveness. This review summarizes the current evidence on the use of exercise therapy for low back pain, discusses its benefits and challenges, and provides recommendations for its implementation in clinical practice.
Occupational Risk Factors and Low-Back Pain: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Ali Asif
Published: July 2023

This paper presents a comprehensive review of occupational risk factors associated with the development and prevalence of low-back pain (LBP). By examining various industries and occupations, the paper aims to identify specific work-related factors that contribute to LBP, including biomechanical, psychosocial, and organizational factors. Understanding these occupational risk factors is essential for implementing effective prevention strategies and interventions in occupational settings to reduce the burden of LBP among workers.
SEJARAH PERKEMBANGAN BIROKRASI PEMERINTAHAN INDONESIA
Authors: yahya silva syahraini
Published: July 2023

Artikel ini mengkaji sejarah birokrasi pemerintahan Indonesia dengan tujuan untuk memahami perkembangan dan perubahan struktur birokrasi sepanjang sejarah Indonesia. Birokrasi pemerintah memainkan peran penting dalam kinerja fungsi pemerintah seperti penyampaian layanan publik, pengambilan keputusan dan implementasi kebijakan. Artikel ini menjelaskan tentang evolusi birokrasi pemerintahan Indonesia dari masa kolonial hingga saat ini. Kami menganalisis dampak pemerintahan kolonial Belanda, yang memperkenalkan birokrasi dan menggunakannya untuk mengkonsolidasikan kekuasaan kolonial. Setelah merdeka pada tahun 1945, Indonesia mengalami perubahan besar dalam struktur dan fungsi birokrasinya untuk memenuhi kebutuhan negara berkembang. Artikel ini juga membahas tentang orde lama, orde baru, reformasi dan perubahan terkini dalam birokrasi pemerintahan Indonesia. Faktor-faktor seperti faktor politik, ekonomi, sosial dan teknologi sangat mempengaruhi perubahan birokrasi selama beberapa dekade terakhir. Ini juga menyoroti tantangan dan peluang yang dihadapi birokrasi pemerintah Indonesia saat ini. Perubahan sosial dan teknologi yang cepat menuntut otoritas untuk menjadi lebih efisien, responsif, transparan, dan akuntabel. Artikel ini memberikan wawasan yang lebih baik tentang sejarah birokrasi pemerintah Indonesia dan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang perubahan dan tantangan yang dihadapi birokrasi dalam kaitannya dengan dinamika sosial dan tuntutan pemerintahan modern. Diperlukan penelitian dan upaya lebih lanjut untuk meningkatkan efektivitas dan kualitas birokrasi pemerintah Indonesia.
Functional organic matter components in mangrove soils revealed by density fractionation
Authors: Hamada Kota , Ohtsuka Toshiyuki , Fujitake Nobuhide , Miyajima Toshihiro , Yokoyama Yusuke , Miyairi Yosuke , Kida Morimaru
Published: July 2023

The mechanisms underlying stabilization of soil organic matter (SOM) in coastal ecosystems, including mangrove forests, are poorly understood, limiting our ability to predict the consequences of disturbances. Here, we introduce density fractionation to mangrove soils to identify the distribution and properties of the functional components of SOM with regard to degradation state, stability, and origin, namely, the high-density fraction (HF), free low-density fraction (f-LF), and mineral-associated LF (m-LF). Three soil cores (1 m) were collected in a mangrove forest on Ishigaki Island, Japan and cut into 10 cm intervals and analyzed. The massive production of mangrove fine roots resulted in a high abundance of LFs throughout the cores, which markedly differed from terrestrial soils. Relative abundance of LFs together accounted for 38%–66% of total soil C. The m-LF was as abundant as f-LF and 1.6 times higher in relative abundance than the global average of terrestrial soils. The C/N ratios and δ13C values clearly increased with depth in all fractions, which was attributed to the increased contribution from roots. We found a consistent pattern in Δ14C values of density fractions. HF was the oldest with Δ14C between -149‰ and -97‰ followed by m-LF (between -130‰ and -87‰) and then f-LF (between -89‰ and 78‰), suggesting that mineral association may be pivotal in long-term carbon storage in the mangrove mineral soil. Our analysis successfully identified meaningful functional components of mangrove SOM, yet several questions remained unanswered, including a large variability in Δ14C in different cores. Future studies would benefit from a coupled analysis of quantity and quality of density fractions and geochemical factors in the mangrove soil.
“It’s More than Just a Game”: How a Sense of Belonging is Fostered and Maintained in Video Games
Authors: Wan Mandy , Nordmann Emily
Published: July 2023

The impact of video games on social and mental health has long been a controversial field of research, with many early studies claiming detrimental outcomes. Although its potential benefits have been demonstrated in recent years, belonging – a vital protective factor for overall well-being – has yet to be evaluated in-depth. Therefore, this study employed a mixed methods approach to explore how belonging can be facilitated in the online and parasocial communities of video games whilst accounting for the influence of motives for video game use. 179 participants completed an online questionnaire with closed- and open-ended questions that assessed their perceived belonging in online and parasocial communities along with their motivations for gaming. Multiple linear regression analyses indicated that social and escapism motives for gaming predicted belonging in both communities with social motives having a greater effect in online communities, whilst escapism motives had a greater effect in parasocial communities. Furthermore, reflexive thematic analysis generated five themes that encompassed how players perceived and experienced belonging across communities: construction of the game, positive social experiences, negative social experiences, affective player experiences, and coping with the real world. Overall, it is suggested that the nature of the community itself, player disposition, and title characteristics underpin the development of belonging in video games. Although further research is required to refine these exploratory findings, interventions drawing upon these elements to support belonging in online and parasocial communities are likely to be essential in optimising player well-being.
Evaluating the Effects of a Teacher-implemented Mindfulness-based Intervention on Teacher Stress and Student Prosocial Behavior
Authors: Phan Mary L. , Renshaw Tyler L , Domenech Rodríguez Melanie M. , McClain Maryellen Brunson , Moo Eh Ler , Humphries Austin , Parker Breanna
Published: July 2023

Objectives: This pilot study evaluated the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on teacher stress and coping as well as students’ prosocial classroom behavior. This study also explored the implementation fidelity and social validity of this MBI with teachers. Methods: This study used a single-case multiple baseline design across four elementary teachers. The MBI consisted of self-practice and a proactively culturally-adapted classroom-based implementation. We gathered data on teacher stress and coping as well as student prosocial behavior in the classroom for two weeks. Teachers received weekly in-person fidelity checks and performance feedback. MBI sustainability was monitored with two-week and one-month follow-up questionnaires post-intervention. Results: MBI self-practice and classroom-based implementation were conducted with high fidelity and had strong social validity. The MBI decreased teacher stress for two of four teachers and improved coping abilities for two of four teachers. Further, three of four teachers reported the MBI had small yet desirable effects on students’ academic engagement, respectful behavior, and disruptive behavior in the classroom. Although results show potential promises in the short-term, follow-ups suggested the MBI had poor sustainability.Conclusion: This study provides proof of concept for the MBI’s potential to positively affect both teachers and students, but more research is needed to understand the mixed results. Results have practical implications for informing future research related to using MBI to reduce teacher stress and coping as well as for improving students’ classroom behavior. We hope this study encourages researchers to engage in MBIs to promote teacher and student well-being.
Smart Environments for Diverse Cognitive Styles: the Case of Autism
Authors: Hipólito Inês , White Ben
Published: July 2023

This paper, drawing from complex systems theory (CST), advances a framework that proposes the implementation of Ambient Smart Environments (ASEs) for personalised cognitive styles. The paper begins by arguing that Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) can be described and understood as embodied misattunement with a neurotypical (sociocultural) environment. Personalising the environment is an opportunity for fitting a cognitive style, e.g. autistic interaction with the environment. High variability, noise, and rigidity can result in difficulties adapting to (neurotypical) environmental demands. This may result in rigid or repetitive behaviour, corresponding, in CST, to a “stuck state” or “local minimum”. Preventive intervention with ASE (by increasing free energy and moving out of the “stuck state” and into a new stable state) for autistic interaction with the environment can help develop patterns of flexible adjustment and attunement to the environment. ASE offers an opportunity for personalised therapeutic intervention for manipulating the environment to fit a cognitive style.
Evaluation of an online-based self-help program for patients with generalized anxiety disorder - a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Rubel Julian , Väth Teresa , Hanraths Sofie , Pruessner Luise , Timm Christina , Hartmann Steffen , Barnow Sven , Lalk Christopher
Published: July 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an online self-help intervention for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Our primary outcomes were reductions in generalized anxiety symptoms, measured using the GAD-7 (Spitzer et al., 2006), and improvements in well-being based on the WHO-5 (Topp et al., 2015).Methods: A total of 156 German-speaking patients aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of GAD and internet access were included in this randomized controlled trial. The intervention group (N = 78) received access to a 12-week online self-help program, while the waitlist control group (N = 78) received access only after the 12-week waiting period.Results: The intervention group showed a significant improvement in generalized anxiety symptoms compared to the control group (t(df=123.73) = -4.52, p < .001) with a medium to large effect size (d = -0.88, 95%-CI: -1.26; -0.50). Additionally, the intervention group demonstrated a significant increase in quality of life compared to the control group (t(df=87,86) = 3.48, p < .001), with a moderate to large effect size (d = 0.62, 95% CI: 0.27; 0.98). However, no significant effects were observed for secondary outcomes of functional impairments, work productivity, mental health literacy, and healthcare demands. For exploratory outcomes, improvement was found for anxiety and worry symptoms. Conclusions: These findings suggest that an online-based self-help intervention effectively reduces core GAD symptoms and improves overall quality of life. Future research should explore the long-term effects of this intervention and investigate potential mechanisms underlying its effectiveness.
Working Memory, Memory for Musical Rhythms, and Rhythm Perception
Authors: Bååth Rasmus
Published: July 2023

This study investigated the relation between auditory working memory, rhythmic timing performance, and memory for musical rhythms. Thirty-six participants were asked to perform each of a digit span task, a finger tapping task and a rhythm memory task. A moderate positive correlation was found between auditory working memory capacity – as measured by the digit span task – and memory capacity for musical rhythms. However, rhythmic timing performance and memory capacity correlated only weakly. Furthermore, the influence of memory capacity on rhythmic timing performance showed no interaction with the interval length of the sequences to which participants synchronized. This suggests that working memory capacity does not play an integral role in rhythm production
Contextual diversity and anchoring: Null effects on learning word forms and opposing effects on learning word meanings
Authors: Li Jiayin , Wong Louise , Rodrigues Catarina A. , Hulme Rachael Catherine , joseph holly , Kyle Fiona Elizabeth , Taylor Joanne S H
Published: July 2023

Words that appear in many contexts/topics are recognised faster than those occurring in fewer contexts (Nation, 2017). However, contextual diversity benefits are less clear in word learning studies. Mak et al. (2021) proposed that diversity benefits might be enhanced if new word meanings are anchored before introducing diversity. In our study, adults (N = 288) learned meanings for eight pseudowords, four experienced in six topics (high diversity) and four in one topic (low diversity). All items were first experienced five times in one topic (anchoring phase), and results were compared to Norman et al. (2022) which used a similar paradigm without an anchoring phase. An old-new decision post-test (did you learn this word?) showed null effects of contextual diversity on written form recognition accuracy and response time, mirroring Norman et al.. A cloze task involved choosing which pseudoword completed a sentence. For sentences situated in a previously experienced context, accuracy was significantly higher for pseudowords learned in the low diversity condition, whereas for sentences situated in a new context, accuracy was non-significantly higher for pseudowords learned in the high diversity condition. Anchoring modulated these effects. Low diversity item accuracy was unaffected by anchoring. However, for high diversity items, accuracy in familiar contexts was better in the current experiment (anchoring) than in Norman et al. (non-anchoring), but accuracy in new contexts did not differ between the two experiments. These results suggest that anchoring facilitates meaning use in familiar contexts, but not generalisation to new contexts, nor word recognition in isolation.
A Process-Oriented Analysis of Speech and Silent Intervals in Responses to Serial Naming Tasks
Authors: Protopapas Athanassios , KATOPODI KATERINA , Altani Angeliki , Kolotoura Iliana , Sagris Dimitris , Ziaka Laoura , Georgiou George K.
Published: July 2023

In this study we present a framework for conceptualizing and analyzing responses to serial naming (RAN) tasks, in which participants sequentially name a set of stimuli that are simultaneously presented in an array format. Our aim is to better understand how these tasks are processed and why they are associated with reading skills, particularly word reading fluency. We analyzed responses by 298 Greek children in Grades 1, 3, and 5 to serial and discrete naming of digits, dice, objects, number words, and words. We measured the durations of silent and speech intervals per item in each task and grade, and tested predictions about their relations based on a hypothesis of two overlapping processing stages. We found that articulation times were longer in the serial tasks, further modulated by task demands. Total times were faster for serial than for discrete tasks, and the differences between the two (termed serial advantage) were increasingly associated with the duration of speech intervals, consistent with efficient scheduling. Serial naming rate approached or exceeded the limits imposed by processing time (operationalized as discrete onset latency), consistent with increasing processing overlap. These patterns were primarily observed for digits, number words, and—to some extent—dice, after Grade 1. Object naming seemed to pose different cognitive demands, stably across grades. Word reading exhibited the greatest differences between grades, consistent with rapid development of automaticity. We interpret this pattern of findings within a cascaded processing framework, in which performance is determined by the efficiency of cognitive scheduling of successive operations, constrained by susceptibility to interference from adjacent items. We propose that reading fluency is predicted by serial naming because it is also largely governed by the same scheduling constraints.
Diamond potential of the lower carboniferous deposits on the western part of the Siberian platform
Authors: AKULOV N. I. , GLADKOV A. S. , GROMOVA I. A.
Published: July 2023

In this study, we aimed to investigate the fundamental problem of identifying the role of lithological and paleogeographic settings on ancient platforms during the development of diamond-forming systems at the turn of the Middle Paleozoic (D3–C1) tectonic and magmatic reconstruction. The main focus was on the stratigraphy of the Carboniferous (Mississippian) deposits, the paleogeographic conditions of their accumulation, and their diamond-bearing reservoirs. The lithological and paleogeographic maps provided in this article show the locations of the sedimentary basins and other landscape zones, which allow the identification of demolition areas of terrigenous materials and delineate attractive areas for diamond prospecting activity.
Analysis of LTE Network Quality of Service on Streaming Application
Authors: Putri RA Rizka Qori Yuliani , Anhar Anhar , Al Nazen Aguinaldo , Setiawan Aris , Kholik Dede Abdul
Published: July 2023

QoS (Quality of Service) measurement of LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks is carried out using the Telkomsel provider. Measurements were made in Perawang, Riau at night. QoS measurements are carried out at Perawang to evaluate and monitor network quality in accessing vidio streaming services provided by the Telkomsel network in the Perawang, Riau. Measurements were aimed at 5 streaming applications, namely YouTube, RCTI+, Online Radio, Twitch, and Vidio. The reason 5 applications are used for QoS measurement is that these applications are popular applications used in the category of Vidio streaming applications.  Measurements were carried out for 160 seconds. The measurement results will be analyzed for quality based on the TIPHON standard. The results were obtained by calculating the data that has been obtained by Wireshark. The data will be calculated using the existing equations. Twitch is the only application that has a value of four in the QoS parameter index category and has a QoS value with an excellent index category. 4 other applications have a QoS value with a good index category. This is due to the low value of the throughput index category. Online Radio and Vidio applications have an index category value of 0. YouTube and RCTI+ applications have a throughput index category value of 1 and 2 respectively. For jitter, packet loss, and delay values, 5 streaming applications have an excellent index category with a value of 4. The measurement results that have been obtained would be displayed in the form of tables and graphs.
Power Capacity and Speed Analysis for Elevator Motors at Madani Hospital Pekanbaru
Authors: Lanisa Vicensia , Rajagukguk Antonius
Published: July 2023

An elevator or elevator is a means of conveyance found in high-rise buildings to make it easier for people to move quickly to the desired floor. Currently, the motor that is widely used as an elevator driver is a three-phase induction motor. The output of this three-phase induction motor is in the form of torque to drive the elevator. Of course, the number of passengers carried by the elevator has a different weight so that it will affect the power and torque generated by the motor to transport these passengers. The method used in this study was to collect data in the form of data on the number of passengers and data on lift motors at Madani Hospital by observation. Then after the data is obtained, measurements and calculations are carried out to obtain the torque, power and speed of the elevator motor. The results of this study are with a passenger load of 0 kg, 196 kg, 678 kg, 891 kg and 1,122 kg, when the elevator goes up the more the number of passengers, the greater the power and torque of the motor. The magnitude of the motor mechanical torque needed to move between floors is the same, if the distance between the floors is the same. The addition of passengers does not affect the speed of the elevator motor because the elevator moves constantly.
Heat Stress Vulnerability Among Small-Scale Factory Workers and Adaptive Strategies in Ahmedabad: a Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Parmar Hardik , Gawde Nilesh
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Global warming is likely to affect certain groups such as workers in heat-producing industries. With limited research exploring such an important area, this study aimed to explore the heat stress vulnerability and adaptive strategies of indoor small-scale factory workers.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study and a mixed-method approach was used. The study setting was small-scale factory units. The quantitative component included environmental and biological monitoring from six units of steel rolling mills and foundry in the summer and winter seasons. The study was conducted during the period of November-2018 and May 2019. Heat stress was measured among workers using a portable Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) meter. The physiological parameters of workers were also measured. The qualitative component included in-depth interviews of workers and supervisors from eleven units.
Results: The maximum temperatures recorded at steel rolling mills and foundry crossed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) threshold (27.5℃) in summer as well as winter. The mean WBGT at the steel rolling mill recorded 31.5℃. The physiological measurements of workers also crossed the threshold level for heart rate and oral temperature in steel rolling and foundry units. The units had mechanisms to dissipate heat but lack a temperature monitoring mechanism inside the units. The workers wore lighter or fewer clothes as an adaptive measure but uncomfortable PPEs in foundry units were avoided.
Conclusion:  Heat stress in small-scale industry units was found high and there is a high need to develop specific strategies for such vulnerably high heat-exposed groups.
Poezja otwartych ran. Stygmateksty Teresy Ferenc
Authors: Szopa Katarzyna
Published: July 2023

Niniejszy artykuł stanowi propozycję odczytania poezji Teresy Ferenc przez pryzmat feministycznej polityki żałoby. Posługując się pojęciem „stygmatekstu”, ukutym przez Hélène Cixous, wskazuję, że w centrum wyobraźni twórczej poetki znajduje się otwarta rana. Figura ta odsyła ona nie tylko do tragedii, jaką była pacyfikacja Soch, rodzinnej wsi poetki, ale też do szczególnie rozumianej, ponadjednostkowej więzi z matką. Matczyność funkcjonuje bowiem u Ferenc jako synekdocha stygmatyzowanej inności. Poezja otwartych ran staje się zatem nieodzownym elementem programu etycznego Ferenc, wymierzonego w fallogocentryczną logikę wojny, śmierci i zniszczenia.
Informacje dla Autorów
Authors: Er(r)go Redakcja
Published: July 2023

Informacje dla przyszłych Autorów -- tematyka tekstów, formatowanie tekstu, karta stylu.
Distribusi Ukuran Granul dari Tepung Singkong dengan Tepung Tapioka sebagai Pengikat pada Rotary Drum Granulator
Authors: Handayani Dian Purnami , Sediawan Wahyudi Budi , Timotius Daniel , Puspitasari Mitha
Published: July 2023

Granulation is a process of monoparticle attachment with a particular mechanism to form a bigger and compact particle which is called granule. Granulation application has been used on many industries like pharmacy and agriculture industries. Research about granulation has been done continuously to get predictive models for various cases. The model which is only applicable to the specific material used in this research is expected to be useful to optimize the perfomances of the granulator in the industries. This research aims to develop the kinetics model of granule size distribution of cassava flour and its connection to granulation time by varying the mass of tapioca starch as the binder in rotary drum granulator. 2 grams of Cassava flour and tapioca starch were mixed in the rotary drum granulator and then water was sprayed during the granulation process. The duration of granulation were 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 minutes. The variations of mass of the binder used in this research were 1, 1,5, and 2 gram. The granules were dried in the oven at 80°C until 30 minutes, and afterwards the granules were screened through various screen layers with different mesh size. The results of this research show that binder mass variations do not influence the layering rate of granule, and the increase of binder mass will decrease the birth rate.
Pengaruh Stres Akademik Terhadap Kecanduan Media Sosial Dan Implikasinya Terhadap Bimbingan Dan Konseling
Authors: Abdul Latif Syafwan  , Nurussakinah Daulay
Published: July 2023

Kecanduan adalah salah satu dampak buruk media sosial bagi remaja. Kegiatan remaja di dunia nyata dapat terhambat oleh hal ini, terutama jika mereka berada di bawah tekanan sekolah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memastikan bagaimana stres akademik memengaruhi kecanduan media sosial dan apa artinya bagi konseling. Metode penelitian ini yaitu metode kuantitatif Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa siswi MAN 3 Medan dengan besar sampel sebanyak 172 siswa yang dipilih dengan teknik complete sampling. Intrument yang digunakan yaitu skala stres akademik dan skala media sosial. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji linear regresi. Hasil penelitian ini adalah mayoritas siswa MAN 3 Medan memiliki tingkat kecanduan media sosial rendah ke sedang, hampir setengahnya memiliki tingkat kecanduan yang tinggi yaitu sebesar 52,8 persen yang berdampak pada stres akademik mereka. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini yaitu siswa MAN 3 Medan memiliki tingkat kecanduan media sosial rendah ke sedang, hampir setengahnya memiliki tingkat kecanduan yang tinggi, yang berdampak pada stres akademik mereka.
Kata kunci: remaja; stres akademik; kecanduan media sosial
Pengaruh Layanan Bimbingan Kelompok Dengan Teknik Problem Solving Terhadap Minat Belajar Siswa
Authors: Astuti Anita Dewi , Friska Alifia Sekar Melati
Published: July 2023

Minat belajar merupakan bentuk penerimaan peserta didik yang diwujudkan dengan adanya dorongan dari dalam diri sehingga merasa senang ketika melakukan aktivitas belajar. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap minat belajar antara sebelum dan sesudah diberikannya treatment layanan bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik problem solving. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif jenis eksperimen dengan mengambil subjek penelitian siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 9 Purworejo. Sampel dalam penelitian ini diambil sebanyak 20 siswa, yang ditentukan dengan teknik purposive sampling kemudian dibagi kedalam 2 kelompok yaitu kelompok kontrol dan kelompok eksperimen. Data dalam penelitian ini dikumpulkan menggunakan angket yang sudah dilakukan uji validitas dan reliabilitas, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan Wilxocon signed rank. Berdasarkan hasil uji Wilcoxon Signed Ranks diperoleh     Zhitung ≤ Ztabel kelompok eksperimen pre-test, post-test sebesar (54.4 ≤ 2805), sedangkan nilai uji Wilcoxon Signed Ranks diperoleh Zhitung ≤ Ztabel kelompok kontrol pre-test, post-test sebesar (40.6 ≤ 2812), sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dengan diberikannya layanan bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik problem solving terhadap minat belajar siswa.
Kata kunci: bimbingan kelompok, problem solving, minat belajar
Identifikasi Tentang Etika Digital Peserta Didik Di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Nuryanto Iis Lathifah , Herwinda Putri Daniswari  , Anggi Sulistiyantoro  , Aida Nur Asyifa  , Septia Nadia Virani
Published: July 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis tentang gambaran secara umum etika digital peserta didik di SD Patran Gampig-Sleman DIY. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah angket etika digital peserta didik. Sasaran penelitian ialah peserta didik SD Patran, Gamping-Sleman DIY. Analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif dengan menyajikan deskripsi hasil olah data statistika. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh tentang profil etika dgital peserta didik SD Patran Gamping cenderung pada kategorisangat tinggi sebesar 37,42%. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa siswa SD Patran sudah memiliki etika digital yang baik dengan indikator yaitu memiliki tata cara yangbaik dalam berselancardi duniadigital, memiliki pengetahuan tentang informasi hoax dan memahami dengan baik tata cara berkomunikasi di dunia digital  
Kata kunci: etika digital, peserta didik, sekolah dasar
Pengembangan Modul Bimbingan Karir Untuk Meningkatkan Kematangan Karir Siswa Sekolah Menengah
Authors: Ridni Eliza  , Riska Ahmad  , Mega Iswari Biran Asnah  , Afdal
Published: July 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini 1) untuk menghasilkan modul bimbingan karir, dan 2) untuk meningkatkan kematangan karir siswa sekolah menengah. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian pengembangan (Research and Development) dengan model ADDIE. Adapun subjek penelitian dalam penelitian yang mana tahap uji validitas subjek penelitian nya adalah 3 orang ahli isi dalam bidang BK dan ahli desain. Pada tahap uji praktikalitas subjek penelitiannya Guru BK, dan Siswa SMA Negeri 10 Kota Jambi. Instrumen pengumpulan data berupa angket uji validasi isi dan tampilan, angket uji praktikalitas, dan angket kematangan karir. Teknik analisis datanya yaitu uji kendalls dan wilcoxon signed rank test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa modul bimbingan karir sudah valid secara isi dan tampilan dengan persentase 85% untuk aspek isi dan 93% untuk aspek tampilan berada pada kategori sangat layak, selanjutnya modul juga praktis persentase 83% berada pada kategori sangat layak, dan modul yang dikembangkan efektif untuk meningkatkan kematangan karir siswa sekolah menengah.
Kata Kunci : pengembangan, modul, bimbingan karir, kematangan karir
Determination of Candidates for Madrasah Aliyah Student Scholarships Using The Simple Additive Weighting Method
Authors: Herdiansah Arief
Published: July 2023

Scholarships are a facility expected by some students who need financial assistance in their education. Case study research at MAN 3 Tangerang as a state Islamic senior high school, MAN 3 Tangerang has facilities to propose students who have achievements and need educational funding assistance to the Indonesian Ministry of Religion (Kemenag). Schools often find it difficult to determine which prospective students are most eligible for scholarships. This research is to help the school design and develop a decision support system (DSS) application with the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method. DSS application built using UML design and PHP (Hypertext Processor File) programming with MySQL database. The resulting DSS application has been able to provide a sequence of data for prospective scholarship recipients according to the criteria and weightings that have been set. Based on the data generated by the system, the principal can make a decision on who is entitled to a scholarship from the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag).
Image Classification of Tempe Fermentation Maturity Using Naïve Bayes Based on Linear Discriminant Analysis
Authors: Putra Dio Amin , Istiadi Istiadi , Rahman Aviv Yuniar
Published: July 2023

One of the foods in Indonesia that has a lot of nutritional content and benefits, one of which is tempeh. Tempe is usually made by fermenting soybeans with mold under special conditions to become tempeh. In the fermentation process, tempeh producers need to monitor the maturity of the tempeh until it is suitable for consumption. To detect this maturity requires a separate effort, so that an image processing approach is proposed in this study with the support of feature selection. An image allows for various features to be taken, such as texture features using GLCM and various color features including RGB, HSV, LAB, CMYK, YUV, HCL, HIS, LCH. With so many features, it is necessary to do a selection so that computation in its classification becomes efficient. This study aims to classify tempeh fermented images using the Naive Bayes method with Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA)feature selection for GLCM features and eight color features. Tempe fermentation image is divided into three classes, namely raw, ripe and rotten. Based on the experimental results, the average accuracy in the test is 84.06%. In testing the fastest time is 1.87 seconds and the longest is 2.20 seconds. This shows that the classification of fermented tempeh maturity with Naive Bayes with LDA feature selection can work well.
THE NATURE AND ROLE OF ACADEMIC OMBUDSMAN AT THE POLISH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Gmurzyńska Ewa
Published: July 2023

The article reports the results of a study conducted in the form of structured interviews. The goal of the study was to find out about the nature of this institution, the objectives of academic ombudsmen, the cases they deal with, their role in the academic community, in particular their role in resolving disputes at universities, and the type of methods they apply in their work. The institution of an academic ombudsman is considered to use an ADR method which is more appropriate in resolving problems and conflicts that appear at the universities, in comparison with formal procedures. The academic ombudsman takes into account important elements of the mission of universities which include respect for the other party, diversity, tolerance, and application of more inclusive and democratic methods in university governance. The introduction of ombudsman institutions at the universities is Poland is dictated not only by the necessity for more effective management and dispute resolution, but also shows a change in the attitude of the university administration towards the academic community. The need for research into the function of academic ombudsman arises from the relatively dynamic growth in the last three years in the number of academic ombudsmen as well as other institutions with similar names and goals. The emergence and significant increase in number of these institutions in the last few years at the universities in Poland raises the question of their nature and role at the universities.
MARKET REGULATION: ARE THERE ANY REASONS TO TREAT SHARING ECONOMY EXCEPTIONALLY?
Authors: Lewkowicz Jacek , Litwiniuk Przemysław
Published: July 2023

In this paper we posed a question about the role of the state with regard to imposing regulations on the sharing economy sectors. Analysis of the institutional frames of the regulatory intervention of the state in the sharing economy still constitutes an underexploited niche. We drew on the literature in institutional economics and other related fields to provide a picture of a reasonable regulation of markets introduced by a state. The paper covers the spheres of information asymmetry, imperfect competition, negative externalities, and the supply of public goods. What may be generally concluded is that there are no sufficient arguments for treating sharing economy entities more favorably as compared to other organizations. As regards the imperfect competition and negative externalities, sharing economy entities may play a key role and should not be excused from respecting general legal rules. Otherwise, some market actors would use the sharing economy cover just to take advantage of the exemptions. The sharing economy may be also an attractive channel of activity from the perspective of policymakers for mixing direct governmental support with other (social) sources for public goods.
TOWARDS THE FIRST OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY PLANT
Authors: Brzezińska-Rawa Anna , Sylwestrzak Dorota
Published: July 2023

Offshore wind energy is one of the fastest growing sectors of renewable energy sources in Europe. In Poland, offshore wind energy is one of the most socially acceptable electricity generation technology. Even though Poland has a very favourable wind conditions for the development of both inland and offshore wind energy investments, there’s still no offshore wind energy plant. The investment processes are still ongoing. One of the reasons underlying this is the lack of proper maritime spatial planning. Apart from that, there are several additional complicated regulations on the building permits, that the investor must obtain before the construction works may be started.
THE SCOPE AND IMPORTANCE OF COOPERATION BETWEEN UNESCO AND THE ICC FOR THE PROTECTION OF CULTURAL PROPERTY
Authors: Czepek Vita , Karska Elżbieta
Published: July 2023

Intentional destruction and theft of cultural property during armed conflicts are now prohibited by international law. In line with international regulations, deliberate attacks against cultural property, both during international and non-international armed conflicts, may constitute serious violations of the norms of humanitarian law and their perpetrators should be tried and penalized. At the international level, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is the most appropriate body to take action to protect cultural property during armed conflicts. The International Criminal Court (ICC), on the other hand, has the jurisdiction to prosecute and penalize perpetrators of crimes against cultural property, classified as war crimes. The aim of this paper is, therefore, to answer the question of the extent to which the cooperation between the ICC and UNESCO may affect the protection of cultural property during armed conflicts. In order to answer this question, analysis was performed of the scope of the protection of cultural property by the ICC and UNESCO, as well as of the legal basis for cooperation between these institutions.
Indigenous Food Practices of the Dambana Vedda Community in Sri Lanka: Past and Present Scenario
Authors: M. K. S. Mihiranie , J.M.J.K. Jayasinghe , J.P.D. Wanasundara , C.V.L. Jayasinghe
Published: July 2023

Veddas are considered to be the indigenous community of Sri Lanka. A century ago, the Veddas had scattered across the Eastern Province, North-Central and Uva Provinces. Presently, their main settlement is confined to Dambana in the Badulla district. They inherit unique indigenous knowledge from their ancestors to hunt animals, gather forest goods, collect honey and dig yams to fulfill their food needs as ‘Forest dwellers’. Therefore, they had simple and efficient indigenous techniques for gathering and processing food. The main objective of the present study was to identify and document the past indigenous food practices and current food practices of the Dambana Vedda community. Focus group discussions were carried out with the different age categories of the Vedda community at Dambana to collect information. The indigenous lifestyle of the Vedda community was affected by modernization and civilization. Wild Veddas who lived in the forest have transmitted to village Veddas in colonies with modified food culture. Their indigenous food culture is mixed with the neighboring Sinhalese and Tamil communities. However, with forest reserves restricted, the Veddas are still engaging in a questionable struggle to protect their indigenous tradition and culture. Consequently, they have consumed indigenous foods rarely and novel food varieties become the daily diets of Veddas. Therefore, Veddas have been facing many challenges to protect their unique indigenous food practices for future generations.
An Empirical Study of Selected Challenges in Online Education; A Special Focus on G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Students in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka
Authors: W. D. I. N. Udeshani , C. L. K. Nawarathna
Published: July 2023

The 21st century can be known as an era in which the universe has become one village with the rapid advancement in internet-based information and communication technology. Consequently, online methods were used to develop education opportunities widely in the distance learning process. Though many researchers have paid attention to the challenges and opportunities of online education in schools and universities, researchers have paid less attention to online education in the Sri Lankan school system. However, Sri Lankan schools were trending towards online education due to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. As a result, this study aims to identify the factors affecting online education usage and the challenges of online education by advanced-level students in the Colombo district. The advanced-level students in the Colombo district were the target population of this study. The sample was selected from Padukka, Hanwella, and Homagama Secretarial divisions under multistage cluster sampling, and the data was collected from 312 students using a questionnaire. Further, the independent sample t-test, Analysis of Variance and Structural Equation Model, was used to identify the self-determining factors. Consequently, social, communication, technical, demographic, and economic factors identified online education usage variables. Finally, this study suggested implementing Learning Management Systems and providing teachers and students with sufficient knowledge about online education. Overall, this study provided an opportunity to identify the challenges teachers and students face in online education and reduce time consumption and cost of the teaching and learning process.