bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transactional distance theory in distance learning: Past, current, and future research trends
Authors: Achuthan Krishnashree , Kolil Vysakh Kani , Muthupalani Sharanya , Raman Raghu
Published: January 2024

The accelerated adoption of distance learning in post-pandemic times has resulted in increasing research publications and review studies in a short time. This necessitates the exploration of a large corpus of academic publications for effective distance learning and learning strategies. As distance learning stakeholders have assimilated the transactional approach to understanding distance learning, transactional distance theory (TDT) is relevant to understand ways to reduce the distance between learners and educators for maximum effectiveness of distance learning. Our study applies TDT to review distance learning from a supply perspective and as a tool to ensure the improved quality of distance learning. This paper has two key contributions: we have presented evidence synthesis and conducted a foresight exercise. Following preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines, 275 documents published between 1994 and 2022 were identified for review. Our analysis revealed patterns, relationships, and trends in the application of TDT in various distance learning contexts. Most TDT research is conducted in social sciences (83.7%), with computer science accounting for 42.6% of the studies. The course materials’ structure and design have also received considerable attention, with around 40.0% of the research focused on this area. For distance learning, studies revolve around factors such as student engagement, satisfaction, and TDT, which examine the distance between learners and instructors in various learning environments. Through systematic review and meta-analysis, we identify the three thematic areas in TDT research on distance learning. We have chartered themes on the effect of alternate design distance learning platforms on learner success, pushing the development boundaries in distance learning success through TDT, and the practical processes for designing successful distance learning courses via TDT-based pedagogical frameworks. In doing so, we streamline research in TDT and distance learning thematically and provide insight into further work. In addition, this study analyzed the relationships between sustainable development goal (SDG) and TDT literature. The co-citation analysis suggested that the strongest links were observed between education and innovation (SDG 4 and SDG 9), followed by education and gender equality (SDG 4 and SDG 5).
Is the Emergence of Life an Expected Phase Transition in the Evolving Universe?
Authors: Kauffman Stuart , Roli Andrea
Published: January 2024

We propose a novel definition of life in terms of which its emergence in the universe is expected, and its ever-creative open-ended evolution is entailed by no law. Living organisms are Kantian Wholes that achieve Catalytic Closure, Constraint Closure, and Spatial Closure. We here unite for the first time two established mathematical theories, namely Collectively Autocatalytic Sets and the Theory of the Adjacent Possible. The former establishes that a first-order phase transition to molecular reproduction is expected in the chemical evolution of the universe where the diversity and complexity of molecules increases; the latter posits that, under loose hypotheses, if the system starts with a small number of beginning molecules, each of which can combine with copies of itself or other molecules to make new molecules, over time the number of kinds of molecules increases slowly but then explodes upward hyperbolically. Together these theories imply that life is expected as a phase transition in the evolving universe. The familiar distinction between software and hardware loses its meaning in living cells. We propose new ways to study the phylogeny of metabolisms, new astronomical ways to search for life on exoplanets, new experiments to seek the emergence of the most rudimentary life, and the hint of a coherent testable pathway to prokaryotes with template replication and coding.
The Role of Misrecognition in Driving Support for Right-Wing Populism
Authors: Elad-Strenger Julia , Kessler Thomas
Published: January 2024

Recent research suggests that citizens’ sense of being socially marginalized, or “left behind” in society, plays an important role in triggering support for right-wing populist attitudes. Although perceived misrecognition by others is thought to be a core aspect of this sense of social marginalization, the effect of (mis)recognition on citizens’ support for the populist-right, and the psychological mechanism underlying this effect, has thus far not been directly examined. Inspired by the social identity tradition, we conceptualize the establishment of subjective superiority over the elites on the one hand, and national minorities on the other, as an identity management strategy in the face of social identity threat, triggered by perceived misrecognition by the elites. Across three studies conducted in Germany, we provide cross-sectional and experimental support for a causal model in which misrecognition, which is directed at people as “nationals” rather than as individuals, triggers contempt towards the elites and rejection of national minorities, via the perception that one’s belongingness to the nation, as a valued member hereof, it threatened (“social identity threat”). Our findings suggest that support for attitudes associated with the populist right may help citizens re-establish their valued identity as full members of the nation, in the face of those who allegedly deny or disregard it.
Unraveling the Nuances of Data with Quantile Regression: A Comprehensive Tutorial
Authors: Mabire-Yon Renaud
Published: January 2024

Update: This preprint has been accepted for publication in the International Journal of Psychology and has undergone significant revisions. The final, peer-reviewed version will be available in a forthcoming special issue, the publication date of which has not yet been determined.In applied psychology, traditional statistical methods often provide only a broad overview, missing the intricate variable relationships. This article introduces a comprehensive tutorial on quantile regression, a nuanced statistical modeling technique ideal for psychological data analysis. Diverging from conventional regression, quantile regression delves into diverse relationships across data quantiles, uncovering complex dynamics. We demonstrate its utility in various applied psychology sub-disciplines, supported by practical, annotated R code examples. This tutorial aims to democratize this advanced statistical tool, empowering researchers to probe deeper into their data's subtleties and enrich psychological research.
The Impact of Different Zero-Frequency Cell Correction Strategies on the Tetrachoric Correlation Estimation
Authors: Choi Jeongwon , Wu Hao
Published: January 2024

Zero-frequency cells challenge tetrachoric correlation estimation, but there are limited investigations of approaches to correct them. This study investigates zero-cell correction strategies, including different values to add, different ways to add the value, and whether to use unadjusted or adjusted thresholds in the second stage in the two-stage procedure. These strategies are examined across different correlation sizes and thresholds, to estimate a single tetrachoric correlation, a tetrachoric correlation matrix and a confirmatory factor analysis model for binary data. Simulation results show varied performances depending on correlation size and the pattern of thresholds. This study also contributes to improving computational efficiency for tetrachoric correlation simulation studies.
Exploring the relationship between mentalizing and autistic traits in women with and without the fragile x premutation
Authors: Hughes Gillian , Lim Jing Tian , Skinner Mollie , Chowdhury Ishita , Moss Joanna , White Sarah Joanne
Published: January 2024

Individuals with the fragile X premutation (FXP) are more likely to display elevated levels of autistic traits; however, these traits are not fully understood, and an underlying cause has not yet been studied. A reduction in spontaneous mentalizing has been found among other populations with high autistic traits, and it is widely accepted that this cognitive difference results in the social difficulties that these individuals experience. To explore this hypothesis in women with the FXP, we examined implicit mentalizing performance using an eye-tracking paradigm and evaluated its relationship with self-reported autistic traits. We included three groups: mothers of autistic children (M-ASD; N=27), mothers of children with FXS, who themselves have the FXP (M-FXP, N=20), and mothers of neurotypically developing children (M-NT, N=24). Group membership had a main effect on implicit mentalizing ability, with the M-FXP group showing poorer performance than the M-NT group. These findings suggest that a reduction in implicit mentalizing may be a feature of at least a subset of women with the FXP, but additional studies are required to further examine the mechanistic relationship between implicit mentalizing ability and autistic traits in this population.
Effect of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa LINN) calyx residue on growth performance, haematological and serum biochemical indices of weaner rabbits
Authors:   Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Awodola-Peters Omolade O. , Yahaya Mariam O. ,   Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Adetola Oluwafunmilayo O. ,   Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Published: January 2024

The study was carried out to determine the growth performance, haematological and serum biochemical indices of weaner rabbits fed roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyx residue. Thirty (30) rabbits were allotted into five treatments with six rabbits per treatment. Each treatment was replicated three times with two rabbits per replicate. The rabbits were fed concentrates and varied levels of Tridax procumbens and roselle calyx residue (100 and 0% for T1, 75 and 25% for T2, 50 and 50% for T3, 25 and 75% for T4, 0% and 100% for T5 respectively). Parameters measured for growth performance are feed intake, weight gain and feed conversion ratio (FCR). The experiment lasted for four weeks, at the end of which blood samples were collected for haematological and serum biochemical indices. Results showed that rabbits in T4 had significantly higher average daily weight gain (15.66 g/r/d) and better FCR (0.72) when compared to other treatments. The white blood cells values varied significantly (p<0.05) across the dietary treatments in which rabbits in T4 recorded the highest value (6.30 x 103/mm3) which was statistically similar to those in T1 (6.13 x 103/mm3), while the lowest value was observed with rabbits in T3 (4.50 x 103/mm3). The neutrophils count observed ranged from 23.00 to 32.50% while the eosinophils count ranged from 1.50 to 3.00%. The result for serum biochemical indices showed that the dietary treatment did not significantly influence (p>0.05) the parameters measured except for Alanine Amino-transferase. The alanine amino-transferase value ranged significantly from 40.24 to 53.22 g/dL. It was therefore concluded that 75% of roselle calyx residue presented a better result in all parameters evaluated and can be recommended as a supplemental feed for growing rabbits.
Artificial insemination in Botswana: Challenges and opportunities - A review
Authors:   Department of Corporate Service, Private Bag 003, Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security Gaborone, Botswana., Moreki John Cassius , Pelaelo-Grand Tiyapo Daisy ,   Department of Animal Production, Private Bag 0032, Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security Gaborone, Botswana., Ranko Aubrey ,   Department of Animal Production, Private Bag 0032, Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security Gaborone, Botswana.
Published: January 2024

Artificial insemination (AI) was introduced in Botswana in 1966 to provide smallholder cattle farmers with access to superior bulls for cross-breeding to improve their herd quality and performance. This review endeavours to highlight farmers’ uptake of AI service, challenges and the opportunities in the use of AI technology in Botswana. The 15 AI centres have been underutilised for the past 11 years while the number of inseminated cows has declined over time. Similarly, conception rates declined as these are a function of inseminated cows. Some major challenges limiting AI utilisation are persistent drought, outbreak of livestock diseases and parasites, climate change, inadequate extension service, high transportation costs, shortage of qualified ranch managers, inadequate transport, inadequate staff accommodation, lack of maintenance of fire breaks and perimeter fence at the AI centres, and trekking cows over very long distances to the AI centres for insemination. The underutilisation of AI centres presents an opportunity for farmers to send their cattle for insemination. In order to optimally use the AI service, extension efforts must be directed towards encouraging more farmers to use the AI centres.
Nutrients using in goats fed concentrate consist of vary levels of Muntingia calabura L leaves as maize substitution
Authors:   Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Nusa Cendana Jl. Adisucipto Penfui, Kupang,  East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia., Kleden Markus M. , Benu Imanuel ,   Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Nusa Cendana Jl. Adisucipto Penfui, Kupang,  East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia., Lestari G. A. Y. ,   Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Nusa Cendana Jl. Adisucipto Penfui, Kupang,  East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Published: January 2024

The research was carried out to measure nutrients utilize by goats fed concentrate containig varying levels of Muntingia clabura L. as maize substitute. This research was conducted based on Double Latin Square 4 x 4 eight female Kacang goats. Four treatments and four periods used as replications. The treatments are MC0 = concentrate 100% of maize mills without the flour of Muntingia calabura L. leaves; MC20 = concentrate with 20% Muntingia calabura L. leaves flour as maize substitute; MC40 = concentrate with 40% of Muntingia calabura L. leaves flour as maize substitute and MC60 = concentrate with 60% of Muntingia calabura L. leaves flour as maize substitute. All data are tabulated and analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and where the influence of the treatments was recorded, Least Quare was utilized using SPSS software, version 23 for windows. The result shows that the average dry matter consumption increases with an increase in the levels of Muntingia calabura L. leaves as maize substitute but the treatments have no significant influence (p>0.05). On the contrary, the value of NFE consumption tends to decrease, but it has no significant influence. However, the consumption of other nutrients, mainly crude protein, crude fiber, and crude fat increases significantly. The increasing of these nutrients is not followed by the increasing of digestibility values, since values of dry matter, crude protein, and crude fat decreases. Actually, there is an increase of rumen fermentation condition as indicated by concentrations of total VFA, rumen NH3, and propionate acid although it has no significant influence, statistically. In conclusion, the leaves of Muntingia calabura L. can be used as a component of concentrate formulation as maize substitute up to 40% inclusion level.
Protein deposition and carcass weight in broiler given noni fruit extract (Morinda citrifolia L.) compared to zinc bacitracin
Authors:   Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia., Krismiyanto Lilik , Suthama Nyoman ,   Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia., Yunianto Vitus Dwi ,   Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia., Mulyono Mulyono ,   Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia., Mangisah Istna ,   Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia., Hijriyanti Izza ,   Bachelor Study Program of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia.
Published: January 2024

The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of giving noni fruit extract (Morinda citrifolia L.) compared to zinc bacitracin to broiler chickens on total lactic acid bacteria, coliform bacteria, small intestine pH, protein digestibility, meat calcium mass, meat protein mass and carcass weight. This research used 200 unsexed broiler chickens of Cobb MB 202 aged 15 days with an average body weight of 246.02 ± 11.31 g. The study used a completely randomized design with 5 treatments and 4 replicates (each 10 bird). The treatments include T0: ration (control), T1: T0 + 0.04% zinc bacitracin, T2: T0 + 0.04% noni fruit extract, T3: T0 + 0.08% noni fruit extract, T4: T0 + 0.12% noni fruit extract. Parameters measured included total lactic acid bacteria, coliform bacteria, small intestine pH, protein digestibility, meat calcium mass, meat protein mass and carcass weight. Data were processed using analysis of variance and Duncan's test in the SPSS version 16 program. The results showed that the provision of noni fruit extract had a significant effect (p<0.05) on all parameters measured. The study concludes that the feeding of noni fruit extract at 0.12% can be used as a substitute for zinc bacitracin by increasing total lactic acid bacteria, protein digestibility, calcium mass, meat protein, carcass weight but reduce pH and total small intestine coliform in broiler chickens.
Socio-economic characteristics of farmers and constraints to livestock development in the Drâa-Tafilalet region of Morocco
Authors:   Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II, PO Box 6202, Rabat-Instituts, 10101 Rabat, Morocco., Boujenane I.
Published: January 2024

The study aimed to determine the socio-economic characteristics of livestock breeders in the Drâa-Tafilalet region of Morocco, as well as the constraints of livestock farming. Five sites in the region, representing mountain oases, intermediate oases and plain oases, were selected. In each site, three to five rural districts, each with one to eight breeders of each livestock species were selected. Depending on the main livestock species owned by the breeder, the interviewer completed the species-specific questionnaire. A total of 305 surveys were conducted in 21 districts with 19.7, 34.4, 23.3, 6.88, 11.5 and 4.26% cattle, sheep, goat, camel, chicken and rabbit breeders, respectively. Descriptive statistics were calculated for continuous variables and frequencies were calculated for qualitative variables. According to the findings, the breeders of the region were men (82%), married (93.7%), having been to school (48.4%) and exercising agriculture - livestock as a primary activity (71.5%). Breeders of each species owned on average 4.14 ± 4.81 cattle, 52.2 ± 77.8 sheep, 66.0 ± 77.4 goats, 27.2 ± 30.3 dromedaries, 10.7 ± 8.99 chickens and 12.0 ± 14.9 rabbits. Their initial herd was acquired through inheritance (51.4%), purchase (34.7%), both purchase and inheritance (10.4%) or donation (2.39). The objective of breeding was the generation of income through the sale of live animals and animal products. The preferred traits varied depending on the livestock species. The dynamics of animal numbers over the past five years were increasing (32.2%), decreasing (45.2%) and stable (22.6%). The main constraint to livestock development was the high cost of feedstuffs (index= 0.47). The first action proposed by breeders for livestock development was the provision of feedstuffs at subsidized prices (index= 0.42). It was concluded that these results might be helpful in developing strategies to improve livestock production.
Prolactin, genetics, and bioinformatics: The trinity for improving duck egg production in Nigeria – A review
Authors:   Animal Breeding and Genetics Unit, Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Oyebanjo M. O. , Osaiyuwu O. H. ,   Animal Breeding and Genetics Unit, Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Salako A. E. ,   Animal Breeding and Genetics Unit, Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Published: January 2024

Recently, there has been an increase in duck production in Nigeria, meaning that the products obtainable from this animal will experience a concomitant demand. This review provides a holistic review of locally adapted Mallard and Muscovy ducks in Nigeria and their viability as a complement and or replacement for chicken eggs. A brief taxonomic and evolutionary history of ducks and a plausible explanation of how they arrived in Nigeria is explained in this review. The defining phenotypic features and performance under different production systems were discussed. Prolactin (PRL) and prolactin receptor (PRLR) were the genes of interest in this review because of their association with egg production traits in ducks. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and insertions and deletions (INDELs) associated with egg production traits in ducks were described. Furthermore, the review provides compelling reasons why genetic or biological data and bioinformatic tools are better for unraveling the complexities associated with functional genes and traits. Lastly, this review encourages researchers in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa to use nucleotide and protein sequences when studying genetic variation for possible genetic improvement. Improving the egg production of locally adapted Nigerian ducks will require the use of genetic information for developing breeding strategies specific to the tropics and consumer demands.
Haematological and serum biochemical indices of growing female pigs fed dietary Spondias mombin leaf meal
Authors:   Animal Physiology and Bioclimatology Unit, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Alaba Olufemi , Ogunwumiju Babatunde ,   Animal Physiology and Bioclimatology Unit, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Published: January 2024

Blood serves as physiological indicator of assessing quality of feed offered to an animal, their health status and body functionality. An experiment was carried out to evaluate the haematological and serum biochemical profiles of growing female pigs fed diets with varying levels of Spondias mombin leaf meal (SMLM). Sixteen growing female pigs weighing 10.5 to 14.0 kg were randomly allotted to four treatments supplemented maize feed ingredient with 0.0, 2.5, 5.0 and 7.5% in two phases of feeding with Spondias mombin leaf meal w/w in a Completely Randomized Design with four animals per treatment and replicated twice. Haematological and serum biochemical parameters were assessed. The results show that Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Red Blood Cell (RBC), Platelets and White Blood Cell (WBC) differentials were similar (p>0.05) in mean values, except for Hb which in T4 was significantly (p<0.05) different from other treatments in Hb (p<0.05). There were similarities in mean values of serum biochemical indices across treatments, except albumin and Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) values in T3 indicating SMLM inclusion improves serum protein synthesis giving rise to more tissue formation. From this study, supplementation of SMLM up to 5.0% maize in growing female pigs’ diet have no deleterious effect on physiological health status and has potential to improve tissue development of animals.
Prediction of body weights from linear body parameters of rabbit genotypes in the humid tropics
Authors:   Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria., Obasi E. N. , Akinsola K. L. ,   Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to determine the association between body weight and linear body parameters in rabbits. A total of 93 kittens generated from crosses of New Zealand White (NZW) x NZW, Chinchilla (CHA) x CHA, NZW x CHA, and CHA x NZW genotypes of rabbit in a nested classification of a Completely Randomized Design were used for this study. Data on body circumference weight (BW) and linear body parameters namely, body length (BL), ear length (EL), heart girth (HG), head-to-shoulder (HS), length of hind limb (LHB), length of forelimb (LFB), tail length (TL) and thigh girth (TG) were taken bi-weekly from weeks 2 to 12. The regression procedure used was a stepwise multiple regression using the backward elimination method. The body weight was regressed on linear body parameters using the stepwise multiple regression procedure in SPSS software. The result showed that the regressions of body weight on linear body parameters are all positive and highly significant (p<0.01; 0.05) except for CHA x CHA in week 2. The values of the coefficient of determination (R2) ranged from 26 - 91% in NZW x NZW, 85 - 98% in NZW x CHA, 1 - 88% in CHA x CHA, and 92 - 99% in CHA x NZW. CHA x NZW had the highest R2 value of 94, 99, 94, 97, and 96% in weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12, respectively. NZW x CHA also had a similar R2 value of 94, 96, and 98% in weeks 2, 8 and 10, respectively. For predicting body weight at weeks 2 and 4, LFB and TG were good predictors of body weight for NZW x NZW mating type while at weeks 6 and 10, LFB was a good predictor of body weight. Also, BL and HS proved to be the best predictors of body weight for NZW x CHA mating type. For CHA x CHA, HG and TG were good predictors of body weight while in CHA x NZW, BL was a good predictor of body weight at these periods except for weeks 10 and 12. This suggests that body weight increases with an increase in linear body measurements. Except CHA x CHA in weeks 2 and 12, all the multiple regression equations were significant; all the parameters had R2 values above 60% which shows that the linear model was a perfect fit. Hence, BL can be predicted with accuracy using CHA x NZW cross to facilitate the selection of rabbits for body weight-related purposes.
The Influence of Visual Branding Innovation and Facility Design on Customer Value
Authors: Maulini Yul , Nugroho Danang , Supriatna Bambang , Alhadihaq M. Yusuf , Haryati Risna
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to examine whether visual branding innovation and facility design have an impact on enhancing customer value, both concurrently and partially, at Unkl347 in Bandung. Customers are the driving force behind business competition, prompting entrepreneurs to strive for innovation to attract and compete for customers. This research employs a descriptive and verifiable approach, utilizing descriptive and verifiable research methods. The data is collected through observations, interviews, questionnaires, and persistent company data. Primary data is gathered from a sample of 100 respondents. The analysis method employed is path analysis. The findings of this study demonstrate that facility design exerts a greater influence than visual branding innovation on customer value. Therefore, it is advisable to maintain and enhance facility design, while visual branding innovation should be evaluated consistently considering customer opinions to advance company progress and profitability, ultimately achieving a competitive edge among various clothing entrepreneurs in Bandung.
The Influence of Digital Marketing and Social Media on Product Creativity and Empowerment of Women's Culinary Group of Bojong Kulur Village, Bogor
Authors: Setiawan Elfa , Junaidi Ahmad , Rahman Dinda Aulia
Published: January 2024

This study investigated the impact of digital marketing and social media on the creativity of products and the empowerment of culinary groups of women in Bojong Kulur village, Bogor. It also aimed to identify the most important factor in increasing product creativity and culinary group empowerment. A total of 180 respondents were purposefully selected from April to August 2023. Purposive sampling was used to collect questionnaires from producers and consumers. Descriptive statistical analysis using SPSS version 22 was used to analyze the data.The research results showed that digital marketing and social media have a significant impact on creativity empowerment. The study found that the significance value (Sig) of digital marketing strategy (X1) on creativity empowerment (Y) is 0.000, which is less than the significance level of 0.05. This means that there is a statistically significant relationship between digital marketing strategy and creativity empowerment. The study also found that the significance value (Sig) of the effectiveness of using social media (X2) on creativity empowerment (Y) is 0.001, which is also less than the significance level of 0.05. This means that there is a statistically significant relationship between the effectiveness of using social media and creativity empowerment. Based on these findings, the study concluded that digital marketing and social media have a simultaneous effect on creativity empowerment. This means that both digital marketing and social media can independently and jointly influence creativity empowerment.
Analysis of Health and Safety (K3), Working Environment and Employee Performance at The Container Depot
Authors: Keke Yulianti , Krisnawati Siti , Alfina Intan , Sakti Reza Fauzi Jaya , Thabah Asep Ali
Published: January 2024

This company focuses on operating and managing container depots that provide empty container handling services. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the effect of safety and health and work environment on employee performance at this container depot. The method used in this study is a quantitative method, involving 30 respondents using a saturated sampling technique and using a questionnaire measuring instrument (Likert scale) and library research. As well as data analysis using SPSS Version 27 with study methods multiple linear regression analysis, correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination, hypothesis testing using T test and F test. The results of the analysis show that there is a significant positive influence between safety and occupational health and work environment on employee performance with the existence of a multiple linear line equation with a value of Y = 1.860 + 0.367X1 + 0.599X1. The results of hypothesis testing obtained by tcount X1 8.523 and X2 10.160 > ttable 2.048. While the simultaneous test Fcount 57.638> Ftable 3.35. Based on the results of the correlation analysis, there is a positive and strong influence of 81% and 19% is influenced by other factors that are not included in this study.
Perbandingan Uji Resistensi Bakteri Escherichia coli Dan Bacillus substillus Terhadap Antibiotik Polymixin dan Kloramfenikol
Authors: Putri Syifa , Nur Rikhma Sari Dwi , Dian Anitasari Septarini
Published: January 2024

Resistensi terhadap antibiotik telah menjadi isu penting dalam bidang kesehatan khususnya farmasi. Telah ditemukan beberapa jenis bakteri yang memiliki kemampuan resisten terhadap antibiotik yaitu Escherichia coli dan Bacillus substillus. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui sensitivitas antibiotik terhadap Escherichia coli dan Bacillus substillus terhadap antibiotik kloramfenikol dan polymixin. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental yang dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Biologi Universitas PGRI Argopuro Jember. Pengujian sensitivitas menggunan metode difusi dan dilusi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada dosis 31,25 ppm antibiotik kloramfenikol (3,29 cm) dan polymixin (2,48) dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Eschericia coli dan Bacillus substillus yang paling tinggi.  Kesimpulan penelitian ini yaitu  kedua senyawa uji memiliki kemampuan dalam melawan kedua jenis bakteri uji. Sehingga dapat dikatakan bila kedua senyawa uji memiliki spectrum yang luas.
Implementation of the Al-Miftah Method in Mastering Arabic Mufradat at Al-Ikhlas Islamic Boarding School Tambakberas Jombang
Authors: Musyafa'ah Nurul , Widayanti Rizka , Rezi Melisa , Rosyad Muh. Sabilar , Ulin Nuha Muhammad Afthon
Published: January 2024

Purpose - The aims of this study include: Describing the Arabic mufradat mastery of upper-class students and describing the stages of applying the Al-Miftah method in mastering Arabic mufradat at the Al-Ikhlas Islamic Boarding School Tambakberas Jombang, and the impact of the application of the Al-Miftah method.

Design/methodology/approach - The aims of this study include: Describing the Arabic mufradat mastery of upper-class students and describing the stages of applying the Al-Miftah method in mastering Arabic mufradat at the Al-Ikhlas Islamic Boarding School Tambakberas Jombang, and the impact of the application of the Al-Miftah method.

Findings/results – The results showed that:  Arabic mufradat mastery of upper-class students reached 30 mufradat mastered in each class and achieved Arabic mufradat learning indicators in the form of correctly composing sentences. The stages of applying the Al-Miftah method at the Al-Ikhlas Islamic Boarding School Tambakberas Jombang start from the opening, apperception by singing nadhom mufradat Al-Miftah, delivering material, understanding the material, practising, evaluating and closing. he impact of the application of the Al-Miftah method in mastering Arabic mufradat, students begin to be able to apply mufradat as interaction material and write Arabic sentences.

Originality/value - The originality of this study lies in the utilization of the Al-Miftah method for teaching Arabic mufradat in Islamic boarding schools, resulting in significant achievements in students' Arabic language proficiency.

Paper type – Research paper.
Development of Android-based statistics learning simulation media to support student achievement
Authors: Mulyono Budi , Kurniadi Elika , Araiku Jeri , Otniel Otniel , Ratnanenci Cici
Published: January 2024

This study aims to (1) produce valid and practical android-based learning media and (2) determine the potential effects on learning outcomes and positive attitudes of students from the development of android-based learning media. The type of research used is research and development using a development model adapted from Plomp. The subjects tested in the research are students who have studied basic statistical material, especially on the size of data centering. Data collection techniques in this study consisted of questionnaires, tests, and interviews. The results of this study include (1) producing valid and practical android-based learning media and (2) having a potential effect on learning outcomes and students' positive attitudes.
User’s Continuance Intentions of Digital Payment Based on Expectation-Confirmation Method and Trust
Authors: Shofia Alima
Published: January 2024

Since the Covid-19 pandemic entered Indonesia in 2020, people have started to switch from cash/traditional payments to digital payments with aim to reduce direct physical contact. Digital payment that currently booming is Qris payment method, which offer convenience and speed in transactions. This study aims to look at user continuance intention on using digital payments using the Expectation-Confirmation Model (ECM) approach. In this volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) era, this study adapt the concept of trust in technology adoption. Based on the literature study that has been collected, researchers obtain several variables that can influence user intentions to continue using digital payments, including: confirmation, perceived usefulness, satisfaction, information quality, perceived privacy protection and security, trust, and continuance intention.
Land Size Class Wise Growth of Crop Diversification Index: A Case Study From Murshidabad District of West Bengal
Authors: Ansari Sakil , Rahaman Hasibur
Published: January 2024

Diversification towards high-value and more competitive commodities is considered to be an important strategy to tackle many problems as it ensures better income opportunities and employment generation and offers better nutrition security and sustainability of natural resources. Broadly, the concept of diversification carries different meanings to different scholars at different levels. It simply refers to the cultivation of multiple crops in a particular region at a given time. This study is conducted to analyse the spatiotemporal changes in crop diversification index across different land size class categories at the block level in Murshidabad district during 1995-96 to 2015-16. The required data for 1995-96 and 2015-16 have been collected from Agriculture Census of India. To calculate the diversification index, Gibbs-Martin’s technique is applied. The result reveals an increasing trend of crop diversification in the district. The study suggests the proper capacity-building programs for the farmers so that the diversification process remains continuous and fruitful.
PENGARUH KEAMANAN MAKANAN, KESADARAN KESEHATAN, SERTIFIKASI HALAL DAN HARGA TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN
Authors: Eka Pratiwi Astina , Isa Muzakar
Published: January 2024

Pola hidup sehat sepertinya masih menjadi hal yang kurang diperhatikan bagi konsumen terutama di Kota Surakarta. Hal tersebut dapat dilihat dengan masih banyaknya konsumen yang membeli makanan dan minuman dipinggir jalan, yang mungkin masih belum menjamin kebersihan serta keamanannya. Penelitian ini menganalisis pengaruh keamanan makanan, kesadaran kesehatan, sertifikasi halal dan harga terhadap keputusan pembelian makanan dan minuman halal di Surakarta. Pendekatan kuantitatif digunakan dalam jenis penelitian untuk investigasi ini. Seluruh partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah pembeli makanan dan minuman halal di Kota Surakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan strategi sampel purposif yang dikombinasikan dengan non-probability sampling.  Dalam penelitian ini, 300 responden menjadi sampel. Penyebaran kuesioner menjadi metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Partial Least Square (PLS) dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak SMARTPLS. Hasil penelitian ini bahwa Keamanan makanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Kesadaran kesehatan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Sertifikasi halal berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Harga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian.
Kata Kunci: Keamanan Makanan, Keputusan Pembelian, Harga.
Gender inequality in the sphere of artificial intelligence: Theoretical approach
Authors: Maliki Khadija , Naji Fairouz
Published: January 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector, like the other sectors, is marked by the minority presence of women within these entities. According to the UNESCO, the percentage of technical employees in large enterprises of Machine Learning who are women is 20%, the percentage of researchers in artificial intelligence in the world who are women is 12%, and the percentage of professional software developers who are women is only 6%. In other words, the proportion of gender in the practice of the professions of the AI remains highly unequal. Therefore, it is now crucial to review the causes and consequences of these gender inequalities. This paper aims to develop a theoretical framework for managing human resources in the digital environment and artificial intelligence, aiming to identify the causes and consequences of gender inequality in the AI sector. The study will focus on the role of women in AI. Additionally, it will explore potential solutions to this issue, utilizing an analytical lens grounded in existing literature to gain a deeper understanding of gender disparities in the AI sphere. Nevertheless, this theoretical study has a limitation in its methodology, relying exclusively on a literature review. To better understand the depth of gender inequality within the sector of AI, more empirical case studies are needed for a more comprehensive understanding.
A universal DNA barcode for the Tree of Life
Authors: de Medeiros Bruno , Cai Liming , Flynn Peter , Yan Yujing , Duan Xiaoshan , Marinho Lucas , Anderson Christiane , Davis Charles
Published: January 2024

Species identification using DNA barcodes has revolutionized biodiversity sciences and society at large. However, conventional barcoding methods do not reflect genomic complexity, may lack sufficient variation, and rely on limited genomic loci that are not universal across the Tree of Life. Here, we develop a novel barcoding method that uses exceptionally low-coverage genome skim data to create a “varKode”, a two-dimensional image representing the genomic landscape of a species. Using these varKodes, we then train neural networks for precise taxonomic identification. Applying an expertly annotated genomic dataset including hundreds of newly sequenced genomic samples from the plant clade Malpighiales, we demonstrate >91% precision when identifying species or genera. Remarkably, high accuracy remains despite minimal data amounts that lead to failure when applying alternative methods. We further illustrate the broad utility of varKodes across several focal clades of eukaryotes and prokaryotes. As a final test, we classify the entire NCBI eukaryote sequence-read archive to identify its 861 constituent families with >95% precision despite utilizing less than 10 Mbp of data per sample. Enhanced computational efficiency and scalability, minimal data inputs robust to degraded DNA, and modularity for further development make varKoding an ideal approach for biodiversity science.
The Factor of Democracy and Prosperity and the Formation of the Nation State in the Example of Ukraine: Pre-War Picture
Authors:   Lviv National Environmental University, Voinycha Liliia , Dubnevych Yuriy ,   Lviv National Environmental University, Verzun Andriy ,   Lviv National Environmental University, Balash Liliia ,   Lviv State University of Life Safety, Kobylkin Dmytro ,   Lviv State University of Life Safety, Buśko Małgorzata ,   AGH University of Science and Technology, Trojański Piotr ,   University of the National Education Commission in Cracow, Apollo Michał ,   University of Silesia in Katowice,   Yale University; Wakayama University, Kovalyshyn Oleksandra ,   Lviv National Environmental University
Published: January 2024

Ukraine is currently facing an armed onslaught, the likes of which no European country has struggled with since the Second World War, and it will probably take years to repair the country physically and the population mentally. However, to ensure that the future recovery process does not begin with a return to the past, a thorough analysis of the state of affairs before the intensiﬁcation of the Russian onslaught in 2022, which began in 2014, is needed. The primary purpose of writing the article is to show, with real examples, the ineffectiveness of the pre-war state-forming function in Ukraine. This analysis indicates why most of the reforms were nulliﬁed and which steps must be taken to avoid these problems for the country’s correct economic, cultural, and political evolution. Using the Cobb-Douglas function, the relationship between intra-system factors of state formation and the standard of living of the country’s population is also established. It is proposed to shape the national concept of the modernisation of the public administration system and its new paradigm and to develop its state-forming model, which will be adequate with regard to Ukrainian realities (including the state post-war) and global trends. Thus, the relevance of the research topic stems from the need to provide practical recommendations for the future, post-war modernisation of the state-forming system in the context of the socio-political and economic development of the country, as well as civil society.
Multimorbidity-associated emergency hospital admissions: a “screen and link” strategy to improve outcomes for high-risk patients in sub-Saharan Africa: a prospective multicentre cohort study protocol
Authors: Spencer Stephen A. , Rutta Alice , Hyuha Gimbo , Banda Gift Treighcy , Choko Augustine , Dark Paul , Hertz Julian T. , Mmbaga Blandina T. , Mfinanga Juma , Mijumbi Rhona , Muula Adamson , Nyirenda Mulinda , Rosu Laura , Rubach Matthew , Salimu Sangwani , Sakita Francis , Salima Charity , Sawe Hendry , Simiyu Ibrahim , Taegtmeyer Miriam , Urasa Sarah , White Sarah , Yongolo Nateiya M. , Rylance Jamie , Morton Ben , Worrall Eve , Limbani Felix ,   MultiLink Consortium
Published: January 2024

Background The prevalence of multimorbidity (the presence of two or more chronic health conditions) is rapidly increasing in sub–Saharan Africa. Hospital care pathways that focus on single presenting complaints do not address this pressing problem. This has the potential to precipitate frequent hospital readmissions, increase health system and out-of-pocket expenses, and may lead to premature disability and death. We aim to present a description of inpatient multimorbidity in a multicentre prospective cohort study in Malawi and Tanzania. Primary objectives Clinical: Determine prevalence of multimorbid disease among adult medical admissions and measure patient outcomes. Health Economic: Measure economic costs incurred and changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) at 90 days post-admission. Situation analysis: Qualitatively describe pathways of patients with multimorbidity through the health system. Secondary objectives Clinical: Determine hospital readmission free survival and markers of disease control 90 days after admission. Health Economic: Present economic costs from patient and health system perspective, sub-analyse costs and HRQoL according to presence of different diseases. Situation analysis: Understand health literacy related to their own diseases and experience of care for patients with multimorbidity and their caregivers. Methods This is a prospective longitudinal cohort study of adult (≥18 years) acute medical hospital admissions with nested health economic and situation analysis in four hospitals: 1) Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi; 2) Chiradzulu District Hospital, Malawi; 3) Hai District Hospital, Boma Ng’ombe, Tanzania; 4) Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Follow-up duration will be 90 days from hospital admission. We will use consecutive recruitment within 24 hours of emergency presentation and stratified recruitment across four sites. We will use point-of-care tests to refine estimates of disease pathology. We will conduct qualitative interviews with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and policymakers; focus group discussions with patients and caregivers, and observations of hospital care pathways.