bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Mouthwash
Authors: Mr. Nitin Madanwale  , Dr. Balkrishna Tiwari  , Mr. Nitin Nagargoje  , Mr. Babulal Nadaf  , Mr. Suresh Patil  , Mr. Bhimashankar More
Published: July 2024

Oral health is important as overall health. Now-a-days people may faces more oral problems like periodontal disease, sore throat, gingivitis, plaque and so on. For maintaining good oral health various formulations are formulated. A mouthwash is recommended for controlling plaque, bad breath, toothache and bacteria. Herbal mouthwash are preferred over chemical mouthwash as it shows less side effects and is non-irritant, less toxic, and do not contain alcohol. Medicinal plants, because of their antiviral and antibacterial action against human microorganisms, have a major role in healing and preventing illnesses. Herbal mouthwash consists of extracts of crude drugs which has no or less side effects as compared to synthetic mouthwash. Herbal mouthwashes are prepared from various plant extracts. The herbs described in this article are cinnamon, neem, pomegranate, tulsi, peppermint, and clove that are useful in dentistry. Mouthwashes that may be readily produced and used safely by people at home using natural materials could enhance the population's overall oral health. The major goal of this review is to preserve dental health by using natural mouthwash
Estimation and Validation of Vidagliptin by First Order Derivative Spectroscopy Method.
Authors: Kadu Ashish  , Dr. S. G. Khange  , Naina Nihalani  , Vishal Waghchaure  , Pranit Surwade
Published: July 2024

A method has been successfully developed for the simultaneous estimation of Vildagliptin in both its bulk drug and tablet dosage form. The drug exhibits absorbance maxima at 228 nm in a 0.1N NaOH solution, and conforms to Beer’s law within a concentration range of 10-50 µg/ml. The mean recovery rate for both the bulk drug and tablet form was determined to be 100%, indicating the method's efficacy in accurately retrieving the expected quantities of the drugs. Furthermore, the method demonstrated linearity close to 1, suggesting a strong correlation between concentration and absorbance, which is crucial for precise quantification. Assessment of precision through various parameters including intraday, interday, and intermediate precision, as well as robustness, yielded consistent results. The percentage recovery fell within the acceptable range of 82-138% for both drugs, further affirming the method's accuracy and reproducibility. Importantly, all validation parameters were found to be in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH), ensuring the method's adherence to industry standards. In conclusion, these findings collectively underscore the accuracy, precision, and simplicity of the developed method for the simultaneous estimation of Vildagliptin bulk drug and its tablet dosage form.
Pengaruh Tekanan Injeksi Terhadap FlowLength	Material Polypropylene (PP) Dengan Ketebalan Produk 1 mm.
Authors: Widjaja Hartono
Published: July 2024

Injection moulding adalah penyuntikan atau injeksi material plastik lumer ke dalam cetakan untuk membentuk produk. Formulasi yang baik dari proses injeksi dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor, faktor yang mempengaruhi proses injeksi diantaranya suhu lumer plastik, design produk, kecepatan injeksi (injection speed) serta tekanan injeksi (injection pressure). Penelitian ini mengkaji parameter yang berpengaruh terhadap flow length dari material polypropylene (PP). Material ini dipilih dikarenakan umum digunakan dalam kehidupan, seperti wadah makanan dan minuman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa jauh kemampuan alir plastik PP dengan tebal produk 1 mm berdasar pada tabel reasonable design values for the L/t ratio pada buku Molding Simulation : Theory and Practice. Tahapan penelitian ini adalah membuat layout untuk mencetak specimen penelitian, analisis cetakan spesimen, trial mould dengan parameter yang sudah dihitung dan mengubah parameter injection pressure secara bertahap, mengukur dan mengkaji flow length yang dihasilkan dari proses trial injeksi, dan menyimpulkan hasil percobaan. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat dijadikan pertimbangan ketika merancang sebuah produk yang berbahan PP sehingga dapat meminimalisir kegagalan dalam perancangan dan pembuatan mold.
Perancangan Cetakan dan Simulasi Proses Manufaktur untuk Teknologi HPDC: Studi Kasus Produk Plakat
Authors: Komara Asep Indra , Sidik Barik , Hidayat Ery , Wigenaputra Dadan Heryada
Published: July 2024

Plakat POLMAN Bandung merupakan sebuah produk yang kental dengan bentuk relief pada permukaan produknya. Produk semula dibuat menggunakan teknologi sand casting, namun saat ini perlu dikembangkan menggunakan teknologi cetakan high pressure die casting (HPDC). Proses ini terkendala karena tidak adanya dokumentasi teknik sehingga pengembangan dimulai dari produk hasil dari sand casting yang tersedia. Pengembangan ini dilakukan dalam dua tahap, pertama product design, dan kedua tool design. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan, telah dihasilkan desain HPDC yang optimal sesuai dengan spesifikasi yang diinginkan. Desain produk diperoleh melalui teknologi 3D scanning untuk mendapatkan data geometri yang sesuai. Kemudian data yang dihasilkan untuk desain cetakan dan proses HPDC meliputi tekanan pengecoran spesifik sebesar 400 bar; kekuatan penguncian casting 1311 kN; diameter piston 40 mm; rasio pengisian 31,6%; gerak piston (V(x)): fasa pertama 0,497 ms-1 hingga 307 mm, fasa kedua 2,08 ms-1 hingga 390 mm. Proses analisis pada simulasi shot-sleeve telah menghasilkan data yang tepat untuk proses produksi sehingga pengendalian pada mesin lebih tepat, efektif, dan efisien.
Las prácticas curriculares como factor de mejora de las competencias para el empleo
Authors: Turmo Garuz Joaquín , Bartual-Figueras M. Teresa , Sierra-Martínez F. Javier
Published: July 2024

El estudio de la empleabilidad pretende analizar las competencias desarrolladas por los estudiantes y su relevancia para la consecución de un empleo. Se trata de reducir los desajustes entre oferta y demanda de trabajo. La realización de prácticas en empresas se ha revelado como un importante factor de mejora de la empleabilidad, porque mejora de las competencias de los graduados universitarios. En este trabajo se ha analizado el papel de las prácticas en la mejora de dichas competencias y, en consecuencia, del papel de las mismas en la empleabilidad de los graduados.  Para ello, se ha elaborado un cuestionario, basado en las cuatro dimensiones de la empleabilidad derivadas del análisis teórico, que incluyen ítems referentes a: competencias instrumentales e interpersonales, así como relacionados con la motivación y la adecuación o ajuste de las prácticas a la formación del estudiante. El cuestionario se ha enviado a 580 estudiantes de Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ADE) de la Facultad de Economía y Empresa (FEE) de la Universidad de Barcelona (UB).  Del Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC), realizado con los resultados de la encuesta, se ha obtenido un modelo cuyas variables latentes confirman los cuatro factores previamente definidos de acuerdo con la teoría:  las competencias instrumentales, las competencias interpersonales, la   motivación y la adecuación de las prácticas. Adicionalmente, el modelo muestra la existencia de diferencias de género relacionadas con la motivación de los estudiantes en la realización de las prácticas.
Towards resilient communities through prototypes for human-centered public spaces
Authors: Palmero L. , Bernardo G.
Published: July 2024

MARCELLA DEL SIGNORE
Architect, urbanist, educator, scholar, and the principal of X-Topia, a design-research practice that explores the intersection  of architecture and urbanism with technology and the public, social, cultural, and cognitive realm. She has been involved in evidence-based research and applied-design projects investigating the intersection of architecture, urbanism,emerging technology, livability, and emotional/cognitive spaces. She is an Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Science in Architecture, Urban Design at New York Institute of Technology. Since 2007, she has taught Architecture and Urban Design in international institutions of higher education in the USA and Europe, and in 2019 she received the NYIT Presidential Award for the integration of Technology and in 2023 the Outstanding Faculty Research Award. She has published five books on urbanism, human-centered design, and emerging technologies, including Urban Machines: Public Space in a Digital Culture (LISTLab, 2018; OROEditions 2020) and "Data, Matter, and Design" (Routledge, 2020).
She co-curated the Data and Matter exhibition during the 2018 Architecture Venice Biennale. She was invited to exhibit at the 17th Architecture Venice Biennale in 2021 in the Italian Pavilion Resilient Communities, and she was the deputy curator of the NYIT Students as Researchers Collateral Event at the 18th Architecture Venice Biennale in 2023.
A Conditional Mediation Analysis of Ad Value Moderated by Time Spent on YouTube
Authors: Munawar Saima ,   Institute of Business Management, Karachi, Pakistan, Fahim Syed , Raza Hassan , Ali Syed ,   Institute of Business Management, Karachi, Pakistan,   National Bank of Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan,   DHACSS Degree College, Karachi, Pakistan
Published: July 2024

Social media usage has increased significantly in the last few years due to its easy access and low cost. Besides other social media forums, YouTube usage worldwide has also increased profoundly. A recent decline in the number of advertisements on YouTube has led to YouTube skepticism about its full-fledged operations in Pakistan. Also, many firms in Pakistan have reduced their advertisement budgets on YouTube. Given its importance, the study has examined the factors affecting YouTube ad avoidance. The study also examined the mediating role of ad value and the moderating role of time spent on YouTube. In addition, the study has also examined the conditional indirect effect of time spent on YouTube. We collected data based on an e-questionnaire, in which 457 participants completed the questionnaires. Our study found that perceived ad irritation (PAIR) and perceived ad goal impediment (PAGI) positively affect perceived ad avoidance (PAAV). The study also documents that perceived ad information (PAIN) and perceived Ad entertainment (PAEN) insignificantly affect perceived ad avoidance (PAAV). The study proposed four mediating hypotheses, and we found support for only one hypothesis, stating that perceived ad avoidance (PAAV) mediates perceived ad goal impediment (PAGI) and perceived ad avoidance (PAAV). However, the study found time spent on YouTube (TSOY) moderates perceived ad value (PAVL) and perceived ad avoidance (PAAV). We also found that the time spent on YouTube’s conditional mediation Index (CoMe Index) is statistically significant.
Impact of Social Media Opinion Leaders Influencers on Individual Consumption Decisions of Visually Conspicuous Products
Authors: Rashid Sara ,   Iqra University. Karachi, Pakistan, Warraich Usman , Peerjan Gulpari , Salman Faryal ,   KASBIT, Karachi, Pakistan,   IQRA University, Karachi, Pakistan,   Mite, Karachi, Pakistan
Published: July 2024

Social media has completely altered how businesses engage with their customers. Social media influencers have become an essential marketing tool for many industries. The consumption of conspicuous products is growing in today’s era. Therefore, most people prefer luxury products as a status symbol, ignoring what brands offer. Consequently, brands spend considerable resources on social media to promote their products and reach a wider audience. However, little research is available on how social media affects customer behavior and how to measure social media effectiveness. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the influence of social media influencers on customer attitudes, behaviors, and purchase intentions toward the consumption of conspicuous products in Pakistan. The study also examined the mediating effect of brand image on consumer attitude and purchase intention. The study used Smart PLS 4 for data analysis on a data set of 200 respondents. The results indicate that social medial Influencer positively affects brand image, consumer attitude and purchase intention.The findings also reveal that brand image mediates (i) social media influencer and consumer attitude and (ii) social media influencer and purchase intention. This research contributes to the current reservoir of knowledge by providing insights into the factors that make social media influencer successful in promoting conspicuous products. The study findings can benefit conspicuous/luxury brands in selecting suitable social media influencer and marketing strategies that enhance their brand image
Characterisation of silica derived from Bamboo Leaves Ash (Gigantochloa albociliata); preliminary results for moisture content test on rubber wood
Authors: Norliza Binti Julmohammad  , Ameram Nadiah
Published: July 2024

Bamboo leaves (Gigantochloa albociliata) constitute substantial amounts of agro-waste from farming and planting activities, offering valuable biomass resources rich in silica. Employing the sol-gel method facilitates silica extraction from bamboo leaves ash (BLA), opening avenues for various applications. Characterisation of the obtained silica involves FTIR analyses providing insights into both chemical and physical properties. FTIR analysis highlights a significant chemical group in SiO2 at 3381.25 cm-1, corresponding to –OH groups of -Si-OH, indicating strong and intense OH-stretching vibrations. This research explores the potential of silica from BLA for practical use. Utilizing silica as a moisture absorbent reveals promising properties. Selection of bamboos as a source of silica is grounded in scientific rationale. Its abundant silica content, inherent in its anatomical structure, offers a readily available and prolific natural source. The rapid growth and sustainability of bamboos further align with eco-friendly practices, showcasing its minimal ecological footprint and swift regeneration compared to alternatives. Opting for bamboo as a silica source not only taps into its mineral richness but also promotes a sustainable and environmentally conscious approach. This strategic choice supports the overarching goal of encouraging green and renewable resources across various industries.
The Effects of Polod (Arenga undulatifolia) Powder towards Physicochemical Properties and Sensory Attributes of Chicken Patties
Authors: Chiong Alexander Zhi Yeong , Sulaiman Nurul Shaeera , Mohd Zaini Hana , Heong Man Hin , Chai Anthony , George @ Mohd Rosli Ramlah , Pindi Wolyna
Published: July 2024

Meat products have high biological value protein and essential nutrients needed for human sustenance, but it is deficient in complex carbohydrates like dietary fibre. Thus, various strategies have been explored to increase the dietary fibre content in meat products because plants are potentially rich sources of dietary fibres and bioactive compounds. Arenga undulatifolia, commonly known as polod, is a member of the family Arecaceace and grows natively in Borneo. This study examined how incorporating polod powder produced from the stem pith of Arenga undulatifolia affects nutritional, physicochemical, and sensory aspects of chicken patties. The polod powder showed comparable functional properties to other plant powders. The chicken patties were formulated as control samples F0 (0% polod powder), F1 (2% polod powder), F2 (4% polod powder), F3 (6% polod powder). Adding 4% polod powder significantly increased (p > 0.05) the patty’s protein, ash, lipid, crude fibre, dietary fibre, and energy contents. Increasing the level of polod powder considerably lowered the moisture content (p < 0.05). The chewiness of the patties decreased significantly (p < 0.05) at 4% and 6% polod powder levels with no significant changes in other textural parameters (p > 0.05). Compared to the control sample (F0), the chicken patties with polod powder showed greater cooking yield and lower cooking loss. Compared to other formulations, F1 was most liked by sensory panellists. In conclusion, polod powder is potentially useful as a functional ingredient in the production of chicken patties.
SEJARAH PERKHIDMATAN PERUBATAN DAN KESIHATAN DI BORNEO UTARA DARI TAHUN 1881 HINGGA 1914
Authors: NUR FARDHA AYU JUSNIH  , ZAINUDDIN BACO
Published: July 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menilai perkembangan perkhidmatan perubatan dan kesihatan di Borneo Utara bermula selepas penyerahan Borneo Utara kepada British pada tahun 1881 sehingga penubuhan dispensari pertama di Borneo Utara pada tahun 1914. Sebelum kedatangan British ke Borneo Utara, perkhidmatan perubatan dan kesihatan moden di Borneo Utara masih belum wujud. Masyarakat tempatan secara majoritinya hanya bergantung kepada bantuan perubatan tradisional bagi mengatasi sebarang penyakit. Selepas kedatangan British, pihak mereka telah membina hospital dan dispensari bagi kegunaan pegawai British dan pekerja buruh mereka. Namun begitu, kekurangan kepakaran dalam mengubati penyakit berjangkit telah menyebabkan ia semakin merebak di Borneo Utara. Maka, pihak British bertindak menstrukturkan semula pentabiran kesihatan dan membina lebih banyak hospital dan dispensari bagi mengatasi isu kesihatan yang timbul dan mengelakkan kekurangan buruh. Kajian ini akan menilai perkembangan perkhidmatan perubatan dan kesihatan dari tahun 1881 sehingga 1914 dengan memfokuskan kepada tiga objektif utama. Objektif pertama akan mengenal pasti isu kesihatan yang timbul di Borneo Utara, manakala objektif kedua akan mengkaji perkhidmatan perubatan dan kesihatan yang disediakan oleh SBUB. Objektif ketiga pula akan membincangkan ordinan perubatan dan kesihatan yang telah digubal oleh pihak SBUB. Kajian ini telah disempurnakan menggunakan kaedah kepustakaan dan arkib.
 
This article aims to evaluate the development of medicine and health services in North Borneo starting after the concession of North Borneo to the British North Borneo Company in 1881 until the establishment of the first dispensary in North Borneo in 1914. Before the British North Borneo Company came to North Borneo, modern medical and health services in North Borneo still did not yet exist. The majority of the local community only relies on traditional medicine to overcome any diseases. After the arrival of the British North Borneo Company at North Borneo, they built hospitals and dispensaries for the use of British officers and labourers. However, the lack of expertise in treating infectious disease has caused it to spread in North Borneo. So with that, the British acted to restructure the health administration and build more hospitals and dispensaries to address the health issues that arose and avoid labor shortages. Within this framework, this study will evaluate the development of medical and health services from 1881 to 1914 by focusing on three main objectives. The first objective will identify health issues arising in North Borneo. Whereas the second objective will study the medical and health services provided by BNBC. The third objective will discuss the Medical and Health Ordinance that BNBC has enacted. This study was completed using library and archival methods.
SEJARAH LISAN DALAM DISIPLIN ILMU SEJARAH: ANTARA REALITI DAN REPRESENTASI
Authors: JOKO EKO PRAYITNO , ABDUL MD. SAFFIE , ACHIE NORDI
Published: July 2024

Perkembangan disiplin ilmu sejarah buat sekian lama memusatkan perbahasannya kepada falsafah “tiada dokumen, tiada sejarah” sebagai wadah merealisasikan matlamat sejarawan untuk menghasilkan sejarah “seperti sebenarnya berlaku”. Walhal, usaha mendekati realiti ini tidak ditentukan oleh “bentuk sumber”, tetapi “sifat sumber” sama ada dikelompokkan sebagai sumber primer atau sebaliknya serta kekuatan sejarawan untuk memaknakan peristiwa sejarah bersandarkan kepada prinsip sebenar disiplin ilmu sejarah. Disebabkan fahaman sedemikian terus berlangsung dalam menghasilkan sesuatu penulisan sejarah, maka kedudukan sejarah lisan yang sudah digunakan sejak perkembangan disiplin ilmu sejarah telah “dipinggirkan”, “tersisih” dan “dipandang serong” oleh sejarawan konvensional. Malahan, sumber sejarah yang dihasilkan melalui sejarah lisan dipersoalkan kesahihannya dan dianggap tidak sewibawa sumber dokumen dalam merekonstruksi sejarah. Walhal, metode sejarah lisan bukan sahaja mampu mengumpulkan fakta sejarah yang berwibawa dan mempunyai kesahihan yang tinggi, malahan juga adalah lebih bersifat “kekinian” kerana menampilkan pengalaman individu yang bersifat kebangsaan. Pada masa yang sama, metode sejarah lisan juga diperlihatkan berpotensi mengumpulkan fakta baharu yang belum didokumentasikan dan mengesahkan atau meluruskan fakta sejarah berkenaan sesuatu peristiwa yang selama ini terlalu berorentasikan penguasaan elit politik atau mengandungi ketidaktepatan fakta. Bersandarkan kepada kelebihan metode sejarah lisan tersebut, maka artikel ini akan membahaskan kekuatan dan kelemahan sejarah lisan yang melayakkannya diangkat setaraf dengan sumber dokumen dalam merekonstruksi sejarah. Sekiranya perkara ini dapat dilakukan, sudah pasti akan memberikan sejarawan semacam penemuan (memberi peluang untuk mengembangkan tema sejarah) dan pemulihan (mengembalikan keterampilan tertua dalam disiplin ilmu sejarah melalui temu bual) dalam penulisan sejarah.
Bedside ultrasonography in diagnosing bilateral femoral arterial occlusion in an elderly patient with acute limb ischemia
Authors: Kuş Baycan , Atıcı Merve İrem , Salt Ömer
Published: July 2024

Non-traumatic acute limb ischemia is a critical vascular emergency that can lead to limb loss or life-threatening complications1. It is predominantly caused by arterial occlusions due to thrombi or emboli. Our report highlights the pivotal role of bedside ultrasonography in the emergency diagnosis of acute limb ischemia, exemplified by a case of bilateral femoral arterial occlusion. An 83-year-old woman with a medical history of atrial fibrillation, not on anticoagulation therapy, presented to the emergency department with increased right knee pain and dizziness. Initial examination revealed palpable peripheral pulses and sensitivity on knee palpation without overt signs of ischemia. However, subsequent systemic examination, prompted by the patient’s worsening agitation and pain, revealed coldness, pallor, and weakened pulses in both lower extremities. Bedside ultrasonography confirmed the presence of thrombi in both femoral arteries. The patient underwent successful emergency thrombectomy and was discharged with full recovery after appropriate management of atrial fibrillation. This case underscores the importance of vigilant systemic re-examination and the utility of bedside ultrasonography in the rapid diagnosis of acute arterial occlusion, particularly in patients with risk factors such as atrial fibrillation. Emergency physicians should consider acute limb ischemia in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with non-specific symptoms like dizziness and localized pain, especially when coupled with a history of cardiovascular risk factors.
Greenspace & Us: Exploring co-design approaches to increase engagement with nature by girls and young women
Authors: Cole Stuart , Goodenough Jessica , Haniff Melissa , Hussain Nafeesa , Ibrahim Sahar , Jani Anant , Jiggens Emily , Khan Ansa , Langford Pippa , Montgomery Louise , Moore Elizabeth , Rowe Rosie , Skinner Sam
Published: July 2024

Nature connection through engagement with greenspaces plays an important role in promoting well-being. In England, certain groups, such as girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds, have limited access to high-quality greenspaces and face other barriers to engaging with nature. In Oxfordshire, the County Council has committed to improving access to greenspace and nature for all. In 2022, a group consisting of twenty girls and young women (aged 10–16) from East Oxford not-for- profit organisations, academic institutions and public bodies came together to start an initiative called ‘Greenspace & Us’. The girls and young women participated in six three- hour workshops in February to March 2022. Using the COM-B (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, Behaviour) approach, we explored the enablers and barriers to girls and young women in Oxford engaging more with nature, which included: increasing equity of access; introducing meaningful co-production; taking safety concerns seriously; making nature normal; promoting the right to play; and increasing the ability to connect with greenspaces.The outputs of this process were synthesised into the ‘Greenspace & Us Manifesto’, which was crafted collectively. Furthermore, these insights were used to design inclusive park furniture, which was later installed in a local park in East Oxford. In this practice-based article, we outline the methods, outcomes as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the engagement, co-design and co-production approaches we used in Greenspace & Us. We hope the insights from our project will support more inclusive and equitable design of greenspaces for all.
Quem cuida de quem cuida? Casos sobre remuneração do trabalho reprodutivo das mães e a crise de cuidado pós Covid-19
Authors: Senlle Renata Garcia
Published: July 2024

Este artigo busca refletir sobre a repercussão de quatro casos em que a criação de filhos pode ser analisada à luz das Teorias de Reprodução Social (TRS), tensionando a compreensão do cuidado como um trabalho a ser remunerado. A primeira, de 2022, nos Estados Unidos da América, do marido que relata que a esposa demanda uma compensação financeira para engravidar, considerando as perdas que teria após a maternidade. A segunda, de 2017, da mulher taiwanesa que processou seu filho, reivindicando indenização pelos investimentos na educação dele. O terceiro, de 2022, de uma mãe italiana que abriu um processo de despejo contra os dois filhos adultos que possuíam emprego e não queriam ajudar nas tarefas domésticas. E o quarto, de 2023, de uma mãe espanhola que conseguiu indenização do ex-marido por 25 anos dedicados ao trabalho doméstico. O artigo reflete sobre o trabalho reprodutivo das mães diante do contexto do capitalismo financeirizado neoliberal que agudizou a crise de cuidado pós-pandemia da Covid-19, provocando questionamentos sobre quem cuida de quem cuida .
Entrepreneurial Mindset in Post Era of Covid-19
Authors: Haque Ahasanul
Published: July 2024

A mindset of entrepreneurship is essential for both social and economic progress. Recently, very few scholars have concentrated on developing a strong entrepreneurial attitude. This short essay highlights the need to comprehend the thinking of businesses in post era of Covid-19 global health crisis.
Tanggungjawab Yuridis Hak Pengelolaan Lingkungan Akibat Aktivitas Pemurnian Nikel
Authors: Nashriany Jufri Nur
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze the legal responsibility of PT. Virtue Dragon Nickel Industrial Park (VDNIP) for the right to a good and healthy environment and the forms of accountability of PT. VDNIP in realizing such an environment in Morosi District, Konawe Regency. This research employs a normative legal method with a case study approach involving legal products, including the review of legislation. Based on the research findings, the right to a good and healthy environment must be balanced with the obligation to maintain environmental functions and control pollution. This balance reflects that the community plays a crucial role in preserving environmental sustainability. A good and healthy environment cannot be achieved if the community remains passive towards environmental management. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Law Number 32 of 2009, the community must actively participate in environmental protection and management. The research results indicate that the responsibility of PT. VDNIP in maintaining a good and healthy environment heavily relies on the active participation of the community in monitoring and managing the environment.
EFEK ANTIINFLAMASI EKSTRAK BATANG AKAR KUNING (Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr) TERHADAP MENCIT(Mus musculus) ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT OF YELLOW ROOT EXTRACT (Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr ) AGAINST MICE (Mus musculus)
Authors: Deniyati Deniyati
Published: July 2024

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan dosis konsentrasi ekstrak batang akar kuning sebagai obat antiinflamasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan 5 kelompok mencit yang diukur volume kaki awalnya sebelum diberikan perlakuan, setelah itu diberikan karagen sebagai penginduksi inflamasi, kelompok I diberi Na. CMC, Kelompok II, III dan  IV, masing-masing diberi ekstrak batang akar kuning dengan konsentrasi 1% b/v, 2% b/v dan 3% b/v, sebagai kelompok perlakuan dan untuk kelompok V diberikan suspensi Natrium diklofenak 0,0195% b/v, selanjutnya diukur kembali udem setelah perlakuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ektrak batang akar kuning konsentrasi 1% b/v, 2% b/v dan 3% b/v, menunjukkan efek penurunan udem terhadap mencit. Ekstrak batang akar kuning pada konsentrasi 3% b/v menunjukkan efek yang paling efektif terhadap penurunan udem pada mencit, tetapi efeknya masih sangat signifikan dengan pemberian kontrol pembanding Natrium diklofenak 0,0195% b/v.
Abstract: This study aims to determine the concentration dose of yellow root extract as an anti-inflammatory drug. This study used 5 groups of mice whose leg volume was measured initially before being given treatment, after which they were given carrageen as an inflammation inducer, group I was given Na. CMC, Groups II, III and IV, were respectively given yellow root extract with a concentration of 1% w/v, 2% w/v and 3% w/v, as the treatment group and for group V they were given diclofenac sodium suspension 0, 0195% w/v, then the edema was measured again after treatment. The results showed that yellow root extract at concentrations of 1% w/v, 2% w/v and 3% w/v, showed an effect on reducing edema in mice. Yellow root extract at a concentration of 3% w/v showed the most effective effect on reducing edema in mice, but the effect was still very significant when given the comparison control Diclofenac sodium 0.0195% w/v.
Controversies of Javanese Style Murattal among Nahdlatul Ulama Figures
Authors: Moch. Wasil  , Imam Muhsin
Published: July 2024

This study aims to compare perspectives on Javanese-style murottal among Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) figures. NU, with its strong cultural roots, tends to adopt the Javanese style in its engagement with the Quran, viewing it as an infrastructure that can be integrated with local values. However, NU figures have differing perspectives on the phenomenon of combining the Javanese style with Quranic recitation. This study involves content analysis and literature review, as well as the examination of lectures on social media to understand their approach to the Quran in the Javanese cultural context. The results of this study can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the characteristics of Islamic thought in Indonesia, particularly in addressing the Javanese-style murottal from the perspective of NU figures. Thus, this study aims to offer deeper insights into the diversity of Islamic understanding within the Javanese cultural context in Indonesia.
The Maqashid Syariah Perspective on the Implementation of Counselling Services in Addressing Bullying
Authors: Teguh Samta Adrian  , Nurussakinah Daulay  , Abdul Aziz Rusman
Published: July 2024

This study aims to describe the implementation of counselling services in addressing bullying at MAN 2 Deli Serdang and to analyze its relevance from the perspective of maqashid syariah. The research employs qualitative methods, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research informants include guidance and counselling teachers, the principal, and the vice-principal. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman approach. The results show that MAN 2 Deli Serdang effectively addresses bullying issues by implementing individual counselling, group guidance, and information services. Individual counselling helps students to open up, understand the reasons behind bullying, and find solutions. Group guidance aims at prevention and intervention, while information services raise awareness about the dangers of bullying. The school also actively engages in bullying prevention and intervention through the education of guidance counsellors, student education, information dissemination, the formation of an Anti-Bullying Task Force, and collaboration with parents, the Ministry of Religion, and the police. The implementation of counselling services at MAN 2 Deli Serdang aligns with the principles of maqashid syariah, particularly in aspects of life protection (hifzh al-nafs), intellect protection (hifzh al-'aql), lineage protection (hifzh al-nasl), honour preservation (hifzh al-'ird), and the creation of welfare (tahqiq al-maslahah) for all school members. This study concludes that the counselling services implemented at MAN 2 Deli Serdang effectively address bullying and are relevant to the principles of maqashid syariah.
AI-Enhanced lifecycle assessment of renewable energy systems
Authors: Kelvin Edem Bassey  , Ayanwunmi Rebecca Juliet  , Akindipe O. Stephen
Published: July 2024

As the global push towards renewable energy intensifies, it becomes imperative to comprehensively assess the environmental impacts and sustainability of renewable energy systems throughout their operational lifecycle. Traditional lifecycle assessment (LCA) methods, while useful, often fall short in handling the complex, dynamic data associated with renewable energy systems. This study explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques to enhance lifecycle assessments of wind, solar, and green hydrogen energy systems, aiming to provide more accurate, efficient, and comprehensive evaluations. AI-driven LCA models leverage extensive datasets from various stages of the lifecycle of renewable energy systems, including raw material extraction, manufacturing, installation, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning. By employing ML algorithms, these models can identify patterns and relationships within the data, predict potential environmental impacts, and provide insights into sustainability performance over time. The research focuses on developing and validating ML models that incorporate diverse data inputs such as material usage, energy consumption, emissions, and waste generation. These models are trained using historical data from multiple renewable energy projects and are capable of adapting to new data inputs, ensuring continuous improvement in assessment accuracy. Key findings demonstrate that AI-enhanced LCA models significantly improve the precision and depth of environmental impact assessments. For wind energy systems, ML models help in predicting turbine lifespan and maintenance needs, thereby optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental footprints. In solar energy systems, AI techniques assist in forecasting degradation rates and energy yield, contributing to more sustainable design and operation. For green hydrogen production, ML models optimize the electrolysis process and assess the overall sustainability of hydrogen supply chains. The integration of AI in LCA facilitates real-time monitoring and dynamic adjustments, ensuring that renewable energy systems operate at peak sustainability. This approach not only enhances the environmental performance of individual systems but also supports strategic decision-making in renewable energy deployment and policy development. In conclusion, the application of AI and ML techniques in lifecycle assessment offers a transformative approach to evaluating the environmental impact and sustainability of renewable energy systems. This research underscores the critical role of advanced analytics in advancing the global transition to sustainable energy and calls for further exploration and adoption of AI-driven LCA methodologies.
Keywords: Machine Learning, Renewable Energy Systems, Environmental Impact, Sustainability, AI-Enhanced Lifecycle.
DEFINITION OF THE RECONSTRUCTION METHOD OF A PUBLIC BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
Authors: DIDKOVSKAYA Olga , KNYAZKINA Ekaterina
Published: July 2024

A systematic approach to the organization and management of various types of work within a particular industry is what makes the research relevant, including the creation of a well-established method for selecting methodological solutions. The various industries that make up the structure of the national economy have certain distinctive features. Construction, as one of the most complex industries from an organizational and technological point of view, is of particular interest to study. The various types and areas of activity in its composition define narrow areas of research. The definition of the reconstruction method as an integral part of the organizational and technological system is a serious and urgent task of urban planning.
The construction of new buildings and structures for cultural, educational purposes and spiritual and ethical education is currently carried out much less frequently than residential buildings. Accordingly, it is often necessary to reconstruct buildings and structures that have already been built. The reconstruction process includes a significant number of types of work, has its own specifics that distinguish it from new construction. The choice of the method of reconstruction of a public building or structure involves making decisions based on the established tasks for each specific object of reconstruction. The article considers the concept of reconstruction, systematizes the tasks of reconstruction of public buildings and structures, develops an algorithm for choosing a reconstruction method, and considers the factors that determine decision-making at certain stages of work.
ANALISIS IMPLEMENTASI SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) DESA MELALUI PENGEMBANGAN BADAN USAHA MILIK DESA (BUMDes)
Authors: Siagian Grace Julieta Angelia , Sitorus Afriani Betaria
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang Analisis Implementasi Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Desa Melalui Pengembangan Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) Di Desa Bakal Gajah, Kecamatan Silima Punggapungga, Kabupaten Dairi. Tujuan penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengembangan BUMDes untuk mewujudkan tujuan Program SDGs Desa serta untuk mengetahui seberapa besar kendala dan dukungan yang dihadapi BUMDes untuk mewujudkan SDGs Desa di Desa Bakal Gajah.
Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Lokasi penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Desa Bakal Gajah, Kecamatan Silima Punggapungga, Kabupaten Dairi. Data yang dikumpulkan dalam penelitian ini diperoleh menggunakan teknik wawancara dan dokumentasi kemudian diolah menjadi bentuk narasi. Informan dalam penelitian ini yaitu informan kunci sebanyak 2 orang (Ketua BUMDes dan Kepala Desa Bakal Gajah), dan informan utama yaitu masyarakat desa Bakal Gajah sebanyak 5 orang. Hasil transkrip data dianalisis dengan mengelola, mempersiapkan data, mengurutkan, membuat koding data, dan diinterpretasikan kemudian disimpulkan.
Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan BUMDes sejak tahun 2019 dapat mewujudkan tercapainya tujuan Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) dengan baik yakni tercapainya desa layak air bersih dan sanitasi, desa pertumbuhan ekonomi dan pekerjaan yang layak, serta kemitraan untuk pembangunan desa melalui tahapan komunikasi, pengelolaan sumber daya, sikap pelaksana (disposisi) dan struktur birokrasi dengan unit usaha seperti unit depot air minum, unit gas elpiji, unit peternakan ayam broiler dan unit jasa perbankan Bri Link. Namun dalam pengembanganya masih terdapat kendala dalam kegiatan ini seperti kurangnya partisipasi masyarakat dan kurangnya anggaran biaya sehingga belum berjalan maksimal seperti yang diharapkan.
Rekomendasi kebijakan terhadap pemerintah desa harus lebih gencar melakukan pelatihan dan sosialisasi baik secara langsung maupun penggunaan media sosial untuk menarik perhatian pemuda dan masyarakat desa agar pemberdayaan masyarakat berdaya secara optimal sehingga dapat lebih meningkatkan kesejahteraan di masyarakat desa.
PENGARUH E-SERVICE QUALITY TERHADAP KEPUASAN PENGGUNAAN BRIZZI PADA PT BANK RAKYAT INDONESIA (Persero) Tbk. KCP KESAWAN MEDAN
Authors: Hutagaol Parlin , Zendrato Okta Berlianti
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh E-Service Quality terhadap kepuasan penggunaan Brizzi yang berfokus pada PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia KCP Kesawan Medan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Nasabah Bank BRI KCP Kesawan Medan sebanyak 600 yang menggunakan Brizzi.  Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah nonprobability sampling  dengan jenis snowball sampling. Jumlah sampel yang terpilih dengan menggunakan rumus Slovin sebanyak 86 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan pembagian kuisioner yang disebar melalui Google Form.
Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara variabel independen E-service Quality terhadap variabel dependen Kepuasan penggunaan Brizzi. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan nilai thitung sebesar 9,470 > ttabel sebesar 1,98827 dan nilai signifikan 0,000 < 0,05. Sedangkan nilai koefisien determinasi (R) sebesar 0,516 (51,6%). Ini menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh E-service Quality terhadap kepusan penggunaan Brizzi pada PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, KCP Kesawan Medan cukup baik. Sedangkan sisanya sebesar 48,4% dijelaskan oleh variabel lain seperti kepercayaan, harga dan promosi. Oleh karena itu disarankan kepada pihak BRI KCP Kesawan Medan agar terus meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan dalam memberikan pelayanan kepada nasabah, seperti dengan memberikan pelayanan yang cepat, bersedia menanggapi permintaan nasabah dan memberikan informasi yang jelas.
Membaca Childfree dengan Wawasan Dunia Kristen
Authors: Udayana Chandra
Published: July 2024

Fenomena kehidupan pernikahan tanpa anak menjadi sesuatu yang banyak diperbicarakan di Indonesia akhir-akhir ini. Beberapa alasan yang mendasari adalah kebebasan untuk menentukan pilihan etis dan bumi ini telah penuh dengan manusia. Fenomena ini perlahan namun pasti akan hadir dalam kehidupan keluarga Kristen. Oleh karena itu diperlukan sebuah kajian yang baik terhadap fenomena ini. Dalam tulisan ini, penulis akan mengkaji fenomena childfree yang sedang berkembang dalam masyarakat serta untuk memberikan sebuah tinjauan terhadap fenomena childfree dari sudut pandang wawasan dunia Kristen. Penulis berargumen bahwa fenomena ini tidak sejalan dengan wawasan dunia Kristen. Untuk menjawab tujuan penulisan artikel ini, penulis menggunakan metode riset kepustakaan dengan serta melakukan analisis dengan menggunakan menggunakan analisis deskriptif.
Studi Naratif tentang Peran Alkitab dalam Pernikahan Kristen di Kota Semarang
Authors: Liu Pengfei , Suhendra Junianawaty
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi naratif untuk memahami peran Alkitab dalam pernikahan di mana salah satu pasangan adalah non-Kristen, yang dilakukan di Semarang dengan lima pasangan beda agama sebagai sumber data naratif. Lima pasangan suami istri dengan pernikahan lebih dari 10 tahun dijadikan sumber data naratif. Mereka dipilih karena memiliki pengalaman hidup dalam keluarga dengan perbedaan kepercayaan sebelum menikah, serta pengetahuan tentang nilai-nilai di luar agama Kristen dan pemahaman iman Kristen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan lima peran Alkitab dalam pernikahan tersebut: Sebagai pedoman kehidupan yang memperkuat persatuan pasangan. Sebagai pemimpin dalam pernikahan dan alat untuk mengoreksi kesalahan. Sebagai panduan yang membentuk sikap taat dan setia kepada Tuhan. Sebagai pendidik dalam kebenaran yang menghidupi makna dan tujuan pernikahan Kristen. Sebagai pendorong keharmonisan keluarga. Dengan demikian, Alkitab memiliki peran sentral dalam membentuk dan menjaga keutuhan serta keharmonisan pernikahan beda agama.
Effect of Training on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on the Use of Hermetic Storage Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania
Authors: Mbesa Baraka , Makindara Jeremia , Kadigi Michael , Majubwa Ramadhani , Madege Richard
Published: July 2024

Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of farmers in post-harvest management (PHM) are essential for reducing food waste. However, their enhancement also depends on the training programs. Previous studies on the linkage between training programs and farmers’ KAP have been conducted with less emphasis on hermetic storage technology (HST) for PHM. This study aimed to assess the effect of training on KAP and, hence, the adoption of HSTs among smallholder farmers. The underlying theory of change of the study assumes that awareness and access to post-harvest technologies have effects on adoption rates, hence improving food security and income. A quasi-experimental matched-pair cluster randomization design was used to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between an independent and dependent variable. Maize farmer groups totalling 637 farmers were randomly selected and followed the experimental design of the “Evidence-based Scaling of Improved On-Farm Storage among Smallholders in Tanzania” intervention from Kilosa and Kondoa districts of Tanzania, whereas the treatment group farmers received training and free five hermetic storage bags each, while the control group farmers did not. However, this study documented the demographic profiles of farmers in association with KAP on HST using a pre-designed structured questionnaire and used ordinary least squares regression to explore this relationship. We find evidence consistent with a positive and significant relationship between training, KAP, and adoption. The results suggest that the KAP score and adoption were high for farmers who received training as an intervention for PHM using hermetic bags. Overall, the results are consistent with the theory that there is an effect between training and KAP and, thus, the adoption of HST. The study recommends placing emphasis on farmer’s training programs regarding PHM, thus increasing their knowledge, attitude, and practices, and hence their adoption, to enhance food loss control.
Features of mineral nutrition of mustard in the conditions of the steppe zone of Northern Kazakhstan
Authors: Khamzina B. N. , Nurmanov E. T.
Published: July 2024

The article gives an assessment of one of the promising and valuable oilseeds – mustard, the cultivation of which is provided for by the program of diversification of grain production in Kazakhstan, in particular, crop production. It was revealed that the conditions of mineral nutrition of mustard in the steppe zone of Northern Kazakhstan have not been studied. Therefore, field experiments were conducted to study the optimization of mustard mineral nutrition conditions. A 14-variant scheme is presented for creating different levels of phosphorus and nitrogen in the soil in order to determine the quantitative relationship between the level of nutrients in the soil and the productivity of mustard varieties. During all the years of the study, mustard developed in conditions of phosphorus deficiency in the soil, average nitrogen supply and increased potassium only. The application of nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizers contributed to an increase in the nitrogen content of nitrates and mobile phosphorus in the soil by 2-3 times and was determined by the amount of fertilizers applied. The productivity of mustard on a naturally non-windy background was low, it depended on the dose of fertilizers, soil moisture, and the initial content of nutrients. This explains the ambiguous reaction of mustard to the application of the same types, doses and combinations of fertilizers.