bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NBP Cytoprotective Effects Promoting Neuronal Differentiation in BMSCs by Inhibiting the p65/Hes1 Pathway
Authors: Zhao Eryi , Huang Peijian , Zhao Zhongyan , Huang Shixiong , Hu Shijun , Xie Ling , Lin Jie , Wang Daimei
Published: July 2023

Background: Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) transplantation has become an effective method for treating neurodegenerative diseases. Objectives: This study investigated the effect of 3-N-butylphthalide (NBP) on the neuronal differentiation of BMSCs and its potential mechanism. Methods: In this study, a 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay was performed to detect cell proliferation and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) staining was conducted to detect the apoptosis of BMSCs. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blot analysis were performed to detect the messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein expression levels, respectively. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent serologic assay assessed the levels of interleukin-1β, tumor necrosis factor-α, and cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). Moreover, a flow cytometry assay was used to detect the proportion of active β-tubulin III (TUJ-1) cells, and TUJ-1 expression was observed by immunofluorescence assay. Results: The results showed that a low concentration of NBP promoted the proliferation and induction of BMSC neuronal differentiation while inhibiting apoptosis, the production of inflammatory factors, and p65 expression. Compared with differentiation induction alone, combined NBP treatment increased the levels of nestin, neuron-specific enolase (NSE), TUJ-1, and microtubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2) protein, as well as the ratio of TUJ-1-positive cells and cAMP expression. Furthermore, p65 overexpression weakened the effect of NBP, and the overexpression of hairy and enhancer of split homolog-1 (HES1) reversed the effect of NBP in the induction of BMSC neuronal differentiation in vitro. Conclusions: We confirmed that NBP exhibited potential therapeutic properties in the stem cell transplantation treatment of neurodegenerative diseases by protecting cells and promoting BMSC neuronal differentiation by inhibiting the p65/HES 1 pathway.
Effects of Personality Style, Negative Stressful Events, and Social Support on Quality of Life and Depression in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Authors: Bakhshani Nour mohammad , shahkaram Homa , Sarani Yaztappeh Jafar , Lotfinia Shahab , Mohammadi Mahdi
Published: July 2023

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that can negatively impact a person’s mental health, including depression and anxiety. The impact of social support on negative, stressful events can be analyzed in relation to different personality styles. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the impact of personality style, negative, stressful events, and social support on depression and the quality of life of MS patients. Methods: This observational, descriptive study utilized a regression analysis method. The study population consisted of all MS patients, who were members of the Zahedan MS Society in Zahedan, Iran, during the 2019 internship. The study sample included 101 patients who were selected through convenience sampling. These patients completed various scales, including the Personal Style Inventory (PSI), Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI), Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL), and Life Events Schedule (LES). Results: Negative, stressful events accounted for 22% of the variance in the quality of life of sociotropic patients (P = 0.036), while social support explained 33% of the variance in quality of life (P = 0.008). Moreover, adverse stressful events within this group accounted for 33% of the variance in depression (P = 0.007). In contrast, social support accounted for 60% of the variance in depression (P < 0.001). In the group with autonomous personalities, it was found that negative, stressful events accounted for 22% of the variance in the quality of life (P = 0.014), while social support did not account for any variance in the quality of life (P = 0.204). Conclusions: Social support can moderate and protect individuals from negative, stressful events, particularly for those who are sociotropic or autonomous. However, the moderating effect was more significant in the sociotropic group than in the autonomous group.
Reflections
Authors: Quain David
Published: July 2023

This is the 10th Reflections and the second issue of the JIB published by the Institute of Brewing & Distilling. The world of the Journal has moved on significantly since January 2021.  As is the way, there have been further ‘learnings’ and associated changes to the website and construction of the pdfs.  In this Editorial, there is some good news on JIB’s Journal Impact Factor and the introduction of new metrics to track (and improve) the process from submission to publication.  Another less sophisticated but nevertheless interesting metric is the number of downloads a paper receives.  In this, the 129th volume of JIB, the new publishing model was a step into the unknown.  According, it’s nice to see that the first few publications in the new JIB have been found by readers and, importantly, downloaded on more than 1500 occasions.  Finally, in 2023, the abstracts of papers in JIB are changing from an open style to a prescriptive four-part model (outlined below).  As the ‘shop window’ for a publication its important that the abstract does the best job possible.
Development of the web-based data-driven university information management system (UIMS) for inter-university council for east Africa
Authors:   , Nshimiye Abel
Published: July 2023

A significant challenge faced by the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is the lack of a common Higher Education Information System (HEIS) for the East African Community (EAC) to harmonize the region's education and training system. The system has to manage data about the academic program, universities, research, and human capital respectively developed in different modules. Both EAC's citizens and IUCEA need statistics regarding this information and complex questions these data may answer. Traditional high education management is not only costly but also ineffective. In this work, a web-based data driven University Information Management system (UIMS) for IUCEA is designed to effectively manage university information concerning the academic life cycle, assets, finance, and human resource. In addition, a university application portal to help high education institutions is provided to apply for being among all degrees awarding high education. This system is the second module of the East Africa Community High Education Information System (EAC HEIS); it has been developed using agile software development and web technology such as RESTful API, React, Django, and MySQL. UIMS for IUCEA will significantly impact the IUCEA's day-to-day operation and receive recognition from the surfer. It will improve the efficiency of many processes.
Application of mobile phone-based system for improved crop production recommendation in arusha, Tanzania
Authors:   , Edward Alpha
Published: July 2023

Agriculture is a dominant activity globally as without which, food would not be produced, consequently depriving human development. Despite the massive role of agriculture in food security, its growth in crop production in Tanzania is being threatened by various challenges including limited access to agricultural information. This study focused on developing a mobile phone-based application for improved crop production recommendations. The study survey involved a total of 156 simple randomly selected respondents in Arusha district to assess whether or not they know how or can use mobile phones to search for internet-based agricultural services as a base for developing a mobile phone-based agricultural information app, and the data collected were analyzed by tableau software. The results show that about three-quarters of respondents possess smartphones and nearly one-third (32.7%) of all respondents use internet-based platforms to search for agriculture information. In terms of the specific need for a well-structured system such as the use of agriculture apps that would quicken access to agriculture information, 75.6% of all respondents said that they would appreciate having it. Also, about 80% of all respondents indicate the readiness for such platforms if availed online for the facilitation of processes in accessing agricultural information. Following these results, a Rapid Application Development (RAD) model was used along with software specific for the development of a mobile app and environments such as Android Studio, PostgreSQL Database and PostGIS to develop an android application. The developed mobile application takes into consideration soil types of different locations found within the Arusha district. Moreover, the app provides the farmer with information concerning soil type found in a specific location. Finally, a testing survey from the farmer’s acceptance concluded that this mobile app was accepted to be used by the farmers. Thus, the developed app is recommended for further testing and where possible, improvement on wider coverage and more functions that farmers will need in the future.
A thermal camera based continuous body temperature measurement system for pandemic emergencies
Authors:   , Nkunzimana Libere
Published: July 2023

In medicine, high body temperature is a symptom that characterize an abnormity of human body. By checking body temperature, it allows doctors to well monitor the effectiveness of treatment and also can show that human health is not normal. During pandemic period like COVID-19, high temperature was a sign that allows a doctor to recommend people to pass to COVID-19 test in order to ensure their conditions. However, most of existing system required human interaction while social distance was one of measures taken by World Health Organization (WHO). In COVID-19 pandemic people are afraid to travel because they think that they can be contaminated. Airport considered first to check if passengers have a normal body temperature or not as is the first symptom of COVID-19 even if they have their COVID test certificate. However, the existing system which was used to do this exercise of body temperature sampling was not fair because it could be away of contamination. Scrum Agile software development method has been used from the requirements phase to test and Validation of the developed system. To come out of the problem settled, a thermal Camera based Continuous Body Temperature Measurement system for Pandemic Emergencies has been developed. This system is contactless of body temperature sampling in real time. Passengers are required to pass in corridor to the waiting room where the system is implemented and measure everyone who pass in. when a high body temperature more than 38 is detected, the system alert airport staff in charge by sending notification with a picture of the person with high temperature. Temperature of passengers to the airport has to be sampled without contact, or line up in real time. The developed system through its options gives the possibility to administrators to generate report, to produce an alarm when high temperature detected which were absent in existing system. It has been an answer for time management, minimization of errors when writing report and increased health security. The system has been liked by passengers and administration at different borders and airport of Burundi.
Mobile and web based applications for supporting locating of hospital services: a case of micro-health initiative organization
Authors:   , John Mbonimpaye
Published: July 2023

Tanzania has various health policies and strategic plans including the digital health strategy 2019 - 2024". However, these policies mainly address systematic issues to ensure better availability and delivery of health services. The adoption of technology on the health sectors in Tanzania is growing rapidly. Other factors such as income and health insurance status also affect utilization of health services, and are not as widely captured. This study aimed at improving health services seeking behavior through the development of mobile applications and web applications that help patients identify health facilities near their locations, the services available at these facilities and the cost of services. The study employed quantitative research method where data were collected from community and health workers using questionnaires and observations. The data were analyzed using Jupiter python. The results indicated that both mobile and web applications improved accessibility of patients get to know nearby hospitals, services the hospital provides, prices of the services on different hospital. Therefore, it is easy for patient to decide depending on the money he or she have. The other key finding is that patients to be able to book the appointment depending on the hospital services chosen. Hence, provides easiness to the community for patients or anyone who need hospital services.
Development of an Algorithm for Plagiarism Detection
Authors:   , Nkotagu Michael
Published: July 2023

For many years, plagiarism has remained a serious problem in Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs). Despite having adverse effects on the quality of education, plagiarism has been rapidly increasing in HLIs across the globe. Many researchers agree that the ease of access to information over the internet has made plagiarism a common occurrence in Tanzanian HLIs. In order to address this problem, many Tanzanian HLIs have enacted strict anti-plagiarism policies that require the use of software to detect plagiarism cases efficiently. Although many free and commercial plagiarism detection software exist, HLIs in Tanzania face numerous challenges in finding appropriate tools. The accuracy and effectiveness of freely available plagiarism detection software have been continuously questioned as they often provide inconsistent results. Moreover, commercial software that promise better performance have high annual subscription fees that are not easily affordable by HLIs in developing countries. This study aimed to address the need for affordable and reliable plagiarism detection tools in Tanzanian HLIs by developing an efficient algorithm for plagiarism detection. The study employed a systematic approach that involved different stakeholders in Tanzanian HLIs, including students, academic staff, and support staff. Questionnaires, unstructured interviews, and thorough literature analysis were used to identify the stakeholders’ needs and establish user requirements. The study proposed a plagiarism detection algorithm using a machine learning approach to information extraction, graph-based information retrieval, and semantic textual similarity methods. A web-based plagiarism detection system that implements the proposed algorithm was developed using open source technologies such as Symfony web framework, Neo4j graph database, MySQL database, and RabbitMQ. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) results concluded that the stakeholders positively accepted the developed algorithm. Furthermore, the developed web-based plagiarism detection system has received a Copyright Clearance Certificate from The Copyright Association of Tanzania (COSOTA), and The Committee of Vice Chancellors Principles and Provosts of Tanzania (CVCPT) has recommended the deployment of the system in Tanzanian HLIs.
Mathematical modelling approach to investigate transmission dynamics of covid-19 with some control parameters
Authors:   , Paul James
Published: July 2023

COVID-19 is a world pandemic that has affected and continues to affect human lives, socially and economically. Worldwide governments enforced preventive measures aimed at reducing the disease transmission due to its social and economic impact. Examples of such measures are phys ical separation, quarantine, hand-washing, travel bans and border restrictions, lockdown, and the use of hand sanitizers. Some of the control measures like quarantine was the most stressful strat egy for people to manage. To examine the impact of stress on the transmission of COVID-19, this dissertation developed a mathematical model with six compartments; Susceptible-Exposed Quarantine-Infectious-Hospitalized-Recovered (SEQIHR). The model was then analyzed both theoretically and numerically. In theoretical analysis, terms like positivity, bounded region, exis tence, uniqueness of the solution, model existence of free and endemic equilibrium points, local and global stability are all utilized. The basic reproduction number (R0) was calculated using the next-generation matrix approach. When R0 < 1, the disease-free equilibrium is globally asymp totically stable, whereas when R0 > 1, the endemic equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable. The Partial Rank Correlation Coefficient (PRCC) was used to evaluate the relationship between model parameters and R0. The model was numerically solved using the fourth-order Runge-Kutta method, and parameter identifiability was achieved using least square and Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods. The formulated deterministic model explored the impact of stress in quarantine to the human population and revealed that when an individual’s mental health is good, the body immunity becomes strong. Conclusively, the control parameters have a considerable impact on COVID-19 transmission minimization.
Linguostylistic Stratifications in the Novels “Mayta” and “Araksia, or the Governess” by Srbuhi Tyusab
Authors: Hambardzumyan Naira , Parsadanyan Siranush
Published: July 2023

Key words: Srbuhi Tyusab, “Mayta”, “Araksia, or the Governess”, feminine discourse, trope, intertext, ellipsis, oxymoron
This article is an attempt to examine the linguistic and stylistic stratifications, their features, and interpenetrations in the novels “Mayta” and “Araksia, or the Governess” by the Western Armenian writer Srbuhi Tyusab. The aim of the study is to identify the linguostylistic stratifications in the novels of Srbuhi Tyusab “Maita” and “Araksia, or the Governess” as a female writing technique, based on the study of the linguistic features of the prose of Western Armenian female authors of the second half of the 19th century. The problem of the study is to newly interpret the literary techniques and tools (comparisons, allegories, metaphors, oxymoron, ellipsis, morphological and syntactic tricks, etc.) used in the fiction works of Western Armenian women authors of the second half of the 19th century. In the novels of Srbuhi Tyusab, the female-male worldview and world-images are clearly emphasized.
The material was analyzed in the context of the reciprocal connections and relationships between linguistics and literary studies. We used the method of comparative, linguistic, and literary anthropology, which we applied by the principle of umbrella: observing the linguistic stratifications of the mentioned novels of Srbuhi Tyusab as an identification of femininity, in one radius. The research is unprecedented as this kind of study has been done for the first time. It acquires its importance and relevance not only in terms of interdisciplinarity, but also in the context of the analysis of «women’s problems » in Armenology. In order to be faithful to the originality of the article, we used the originals of Tyusab’s novels and not the reprints.
Quantifying surface water decreasing in Segara Anakan Lagoon
Authors: Hariati Feril , Ajiwibowo Harman , Kusuma Muhammad , Adityawan Mohammad
Published: July 2023

Segara Anakan is the largest mangrove-fringed lagoon on the south coast of Java Island. It is a productive coastal system that provides environmental services for the community in the vicinity of the lagoon, such as fisheries production and tourism. Right now, the lagoon is facing surface water shrinking due to the intensive sedimentation process. The fishing ground area becomes limited; thus, the fisherman should sail further to the sea zone to catch fish. To quantify the lagoon’s surface water decreasing rate, we applied a spatial analysis method. Historical cartographic maps and satellite images of Segara Anakan were digitised using ArcMap. We used a reclassification tool to classify land and water for the satellite image before digitising it. The result showed that the lagoon’s surface water area decreased from 65 km2 in 1942 to 8.5 km2 in 2017. Since the lagoon received freshwater supply from Citanduy River, we applied Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) to calculate sediment supply from the watershed. The result showed that from 2005 to 2016, the average sediment supply reached 3 mm/year or equal to 22 million tons/year. The highest sediment supply rate occurred in 2010 at 5.14 mm/year or similar to 43 million tons/year. Linking between integrated coastal zone management with watershed management should be implemented to reduce the rate of sedimentation.
Extending shelf life of Ney Poovan banana through active packaging for export market
Authors: Shiva K N  , Suresh Kumar P  , Kamaraju K  , Sivasankari R  , Uma S
Published: July 2023

The present study focuses on the impact of active packaging technology on the Ney Poovan banana variety, aiming to extend its shelf life for export purpose. The experiment comprised four treatments: an ethylene absorber, a moisture absorber, a control group, and packaging in vacuum-sealed polythene bags. These banana samples were subsequently stored at two different temperatures, namely room temperature (RT) and 13.5°C. The results obtained from the experiment indicated that the fruits packed with an ethylene absorber exhibited an extended shelf life of 72 days when stored at 13.5°C. The fruits remained fresh for 20 days when stored at RT. These ethylene-treated fruits also displayed the highest pulp-to-peel ratio (PPR) of 7.34 when held at 13.5°C, while the highest acid content (0.673%) was registered at RT. On the other hand, the control group fruits stored at RT tended to show the highest TSS content (29oBrix). The fruits stored at RT, irrespective of the treatments exhibited the highest content of TSS (21.11oBrix). The physiological loss in weight increased gradually during storage in both temperatures but was low in fruits packed with moisture absorbers. Though the ethylene evolution rate increased towards extended storage in both temperatures, the concentration was less in fruits packed with ethylene absorber.
Pesquisas do tipo Estado do Conhecimento: entendimentos na relação teoria e prática
Authors: Fontoura Julian Silveira Diogo de Ávila
Published: July 2023

Resenha crítica da obra Estado do Conhecimento: Teoria e Prática. 1ª ed. Curitiba: Editora CRV, 2021.
El patrimonio cultural educacional visto desde el derecho constitucional: el caso del instituto “Eduardo Laredo” de Bolivia
Authors: Anaya Giorgis Franklín , del Granado Juan Javier
Published: July 2023

El Derecho Constitucional que protege el patrimonio cultural inmaterial de un pueblo no sólo se opone a la destrucción de obras de arte de especial valor, al robo de artefactos culturales y de antigüedades de relevante mérito histórico o artístico, o a las excavaciones ilícitas y la mutilación de monumentos arqueológicos, también es capaz de potenciar la autonomía de las universidades e instituciones educativas en la región. Este artículo investiga el caso de un sistema educacional, una escuela integral, un modelo educativo protegido constitucionalmente desde lo cultural patrimonial, se trata del Instituto de Educación Integral y Formación Artística “Eduardo Laredo” de Bolivia, declarado “Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de Bolivia” el 2011 y, diez años después, “Patrimonio Cultural y Educativo de la Región Andina” en junio de 2021, por el Parlamento de Naciones de la Región Andina de Sudamérica.
Prevalence of desquamative gingivitis in patients with oral lichen planus
Authors: Esteves-Pereira Thaís Cristina , De-Carvalho Milena Moraes , De-Almeida Isabella Rodrigues , De-Oliveira Carine Ervolino , Hanemann João Adolfo Costa , Sperandio Felipe Fornias , De-Carli Marina Lara
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Given the stress-related nature of desquamative gingivitis (DG), knowing its clinical and epidemiological aspects becomes essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of DG in patients with oral lichen planus (OLP). Material and methods: All cases displaying clinical and histopathological diagnoses of OLP, treated at our institution from 2000 to 2019 and presenting DG lesions at the time of initial examination were included in the study. Epidemiological, clinical and treatment data were analyzed, including OLP classification. Results: The results showed that 23.3% of the cases presented DG at the time of diagnosis, all were women, with a mean of 46 years old, and diagnosed with erosive OLP. Most were White; the most frequent occupations were homemaker and general services assistant. Half of the included patients presented lesions both in marginal and/or inserted gingiva in the anterior and posterior regions, and the majority (71.4%) related pain or discomfort or burning sensation. Topical triamcinolone acetonide aqueous solution ranging from 0.1%, 0.2% and 0.3% was prescribed for all patients, showing lesion recurrence in 21.4% of them. Conclusion: DG affected women with an average age of 46 years. Triamcinolone acetonide was the drug of choice for the treatment of DG; however, the recurrence rate was high. Therefore, the findings of this study highlight the need for further studies to elucidate the DG behavior and the lesion response to different therapies.
iTrust News Certificate: A blockchain-based solution for news verification and reputation management
Authors: Miljković Aleksandar , Čabarkapa Milan , Miljković Filip , Bojić Ljubiša
Published: July 2023

The proliferation of fake news and misinformation in the digital era poses a significant challenge to news organizations and content creators. In this paper, we introduce the iTrust News Certificate, the architecture of an online blockchain-based solution designed to combat fake news, enhance news verification, and maintain reputation within the media ecosystem. Unlike previous attempts, iTrust News Certificate focuses on user-friendly features while ensuring transparency and reliability. By leveraging blockchain technology, iTrust News Certificate establishes a decentralized and immutable ledger for storing news-related metadata. This ledger ensures the integrity and traceability of news articles, making it extremely difficult for malicious actors to tamper with or propagate false information.
Covid-19 and Public Mental Health: A Critical Review
Authors:   College of Biotechnology, DUVASU, Mathura, India (281001), Sharma Shweta , Tiwari Akshita ,   College of Biotechnology, DUVASU, Mathura, India (281001), Singh Parul ,   College of Biotechnology, DUVASU, Mathura, India (281001)
Published: July 2023

The global population is feeling the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. The effects of this pandemic have been felt on all levels of society, including the economy, people's health, and their mental state. As a result, it's becoming urgent to study the impact of the pandemic on people's mental health. With this context in mind, we conducted a literature search of the PubMed database for information about the COVID-19 outbreak that was relevant to mental health. In order to synthesize the existing literature addressing mental health issues and stressors connected to the COVID-19 epidemic, a narrative review of the literature was conducted. In this investigation, we mostly used PubMed, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar to search for relevant articles. Anxiety, heightened anxiety rates, and sadness are only some of the psychopathologies that have been linked to pandemics. Both violent crime and eating problems are on the rise as well. Public institutions should prepare their health systems for the rising number of cases of mental illness. Appropriate preventive measurements should be taken with digital therapeutics. Keywords: Anxiety, COVID-19, Public health, Post-traumatic stress disorder; Depression
A Randomized, Blinded and Controlled Study Using Digital Thermal Imaging to Measure Temperature Change Associated with Acupuncture in Dogs with Back Pain
Authors: Collins Patricia
Published: July 2023

Digital thermal imaging provides an objective and measurable evaluation of the changes in radiant energy emitted by the body. This study sought to determine the effects of acupuncture immediately after back pain treatment in dogs through digital thermal imaging. Dogs ≥ 6 months exhibiting clinical symptoms of back pain with pain scale 1 or 2 (0-4 scale) were recruited for the study. Subjects (n=24) were randomly assigned to the Acupuncture Group (n=12) which received dry needle acupuncture at GV-14, BL-23 bilateral, Bai-hui and Shen-shu for 15 minutes or the Control Group (n=12) which was not treated but waited 15 minutes. Digital thermal images were obtained before and after the acupuncture treatment (Acupuncture Group) or the waiting period (Control Group) by a person blinded to the group assignments. Maximal temperature was recorded within the affected surface area and absolute change of temperature was compared between study groups. Group comparison of subject signalment data, baseline pain score, and baseline (pre-treatment) temperature (all p-values > 0.05) suggested group comparability for the study. The mean±SD temperature change in the Acupuncture Group was 1.60±0.51°F, and in the Control group was 0.44±0.26°F. The overall temperature change difference between the two subject groups was statistically significant (p = 2.96×10-6). The results from this study indicate that local acupuncture treatment at a site of pain can lead to temperature changes in the location which may have effects on pain reduction. Future studies to investigate the association of acupuncture created temperature change and pain mitigation are warranted.
Religious Tolerance Base on Local Wisdom in Indonesia
Authors: Dhani Ahmad
Published: July 2023

Tolerance is an effort made by religious people to respect and respect each other's beliefs. The people of Lombok with a multicultural religion prioritize the principle of tolerance through existing local wisdom. The approach used in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis method. The results of this study reveal that local-based tolerance is practiced by religious communities in Lombok as shown in community religious activities that involve adherents of other religions to participate in their religious practices. Such as Christmas, 'Eid al-Fitr, Vesak celebrations, and other religious practices. Lombok's Muslim community does not hesitate to invite non-Muslim neighbors to join in enlivening the halal bi halal event, the Prophet's birthday and other celebrations, Hindus also invite their neighbors to join in enlivening the ogoh-ogoh event which is their routine religious event, Christians also share and invited his neighbors to join in celebrating their Christmas event. So that tolerance in the local wisdom of the Lombok people is based on three aspects, namely Solidarity, mutual cooperation, and deliberation. These three things are the local culture of the community which has been practiced for generations, in order to achieve a harmonious and orderly life.
Challenges of Majelis Da'wah in Strengthening Santri Culture at Islamic Boarding Schools
Authors: Jauhari Ali
Published: July 2023

This study aims to describe the opportunities and challenges of implementing halaqah da'wah in building the religious and honest character of the santri. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research with the main data source being students as informants, murabbi as key informants and the chairman of the foundation as extend informant. Documents, journals, and books become secondary data. Collecting data with in-depth interview techniques, observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques were carried out by meducing data, presenting and drawing conclusions. What was obtained from this study showed that the opportunities and challenges were not only felt by the students, the murabbi and the Islamic boarding school also felt them. Santri have the opportunity to add additional insight related to adab and religious aqeedah. On the other hand, challenges in the form of feeling tired and drowsy after will activities reduce their concentration in carrying out Da'wah halaqah. The results of this study become a reference for Islamic boarding schools in managing schedules for efficient implementation of halaqah Da'wah. Integrating Islamic values through preaching halaqah is an alternative solution to learning models in public schools so that the values of the younger generation are not distracted by the times.
DETEKSI LAMPU LALU LINTAS DAN ZEBRA CROSS MENGGUNAKAN MOBILENETV2 SINGLE SHOT DETECTOR
Authors: Kevin Pratama Novandi
Published: July 2023

Penglihatan normal memungkinkan melaksanakan aktivitas sehari-hari seperti menyeberang jalan dengan mudah, tetapi individu dengan gangguan penglihatan, seperti kebutaan parsial, menghadapi kesulitan dalam hal tersebut. Deteksi objek lampu lalu lintas dan zebra cross dapat dilakukan dengan model pembelajaran mesin. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan model deteksi lampu lalu lintas dan zebra cross yang akurat dan efisien menggunakan ponsel sebagai platform deteksi. Metode yang digunakan adalah MobileNet V2 Single Shot Detector. Evaluasi model dilakukan dengan metrik mAP dan loss, dengan nilai total loss sebesar 11%. Untuk meningkatkan efisiensi model pada penggunaan ponsel, dilakukan proses kuantisasi. Setelah kuantisasi, model mengalami penurunan sedikit pada mAP dari 92% menjadi 91% pada ambang batas IoU 0.5. Selain itu, model juga mengalami penurunan ukuran yang signifikan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa model deteksi lampu lalu lintas dan zebra cross menggunakan metode MobileNet V2 Single Shot Detector mampu secara akurat dan efisien mendeteksi objek-objek tersebut dengan menggunakan ponsel sebagai platform deteksi.
PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI PENGENALAN PARIWISATA BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Aslamiyah Suwaebatul
Published: July 2023

Sektor pariwisata adalah sumber devisa utama dari sebuah negara serta merupakan sumber pendapatan utama bagi sebuah daerah. Pengelolaan informasi pariwisata serta metode penyebaran informasi pariwisata sangat berpengaruh terhadap jumlah wisatawan yang berkunjung pada suatu daerah. Kota Bima memiliki fungsi strategis sebagai kota Transit serta memiliki berbagai Potensi Wisata yang ditawarkan, Khususnya wisata Alam dan Budaya. Masalah yang dialami oleh Dinas Pariwisata Kota Bima adalah informasi yang tidak terpusat atau menyebar dibeberapa website maupun platform. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sebuah aplikasi mobile berbasis android yang memuat informasi terkait dengan pariwisata kota Bima, baik wisata alam maupun wisata budaya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Metode Tiwana. Hasil dari penelitan adalah sebuah aplikasi smartphone yang dapat dioperasikan dengan baik pada perangkat seluler. dan kerangka kerja Tiwana adalah karena memiliki kelebihan dibandingkan dengan metode untuk perancangan KM lainnya. Kelebihan dari kerangka kerja Tiwana adalah memiliki tahapan yang jelas dalam perancangan KM, mulai dari tahapan analisa infrastruktur yang telah ada sampai dengan tahapan evaluasi KM yang dibangun.
PENGEMBANGAN E-MODUL PADA MATA PELAJARAN ADMINISTRASI INFRASTRUKTUR JARINGAN (AIJ) KELAS XI TKJDI SMK NEGERI 1 RAO SELATAN
Authors: Yanti Afrida , Samudra Ami Anggraini , Pernanda Anggri Yulio
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to develop e-module-based learning media using the Sigit editor software. Development of learning media based on e-modules in AIJ subjects that are valid and practical. Based on the problems previously described, this type of research uses the R&D (Research and Development) development research model which aims to produce application products and test the effectiveness of these products. The results of research on the development of E-modules in AIJ subjects that have been tested for the validity of developing E-modules in AIJ Class XI TKJ subjects at SMK Negeri 1 Rao Selatan, state that the e-module is very valid, namely material validity is 0.9 and media validity is 0.822 and the practicality test for the development of E-modules in the AIJ Class XI TKJ subject at SMK Negeri 1 Rao Selatan, declared practical by the teacher and with 100% practicality and 86.6% students.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA BERBASIS ANDROID PADA MATA PELAJARAN DESAIN MULTIMEDIA INTERAKTIF (DMI) DI SMK NEGERI 1 SIJUNJUNG
Authors: Fadhillah M.Rafiq , Edriati Sofia , Samudra Ami Anggraini
Published: July 2023

The goal to be achieved in this study is to find out the valid and practical characteristics of the Interactive Multimedia Design subject at SMK Negeri 1 Sijunjung, the method used is Research and Development (R&D), while the development model used is the ADDIE development model, namely the development which consists of five stages, namely, Analysis (analysis), Design (design), Development (development), Implementation (implementation), and Evaluation (evaluation). Research on the development of the ADDIE model was carried out only up to the Development stage, because the purpose of this research was only limited to developing and producing a valid and practical learning media, to be implemented. Making learning media in this Android-based interactive multimedia design subject uses the MIT App Inventor. The validity test of this Android-based learning media was carried out by 3 validators, namely the media validator and the material validator, for the media validator it was carried out by 3 lecturers, while the material validation was carried out by 1 lecturer and 2 teachers who teach interactive multimedia design subjects at SMKN 1 Sijunjung. the validation results of media experts were 0.903% in the valid category and material experts were 0.859% in the valid category. Android-based learning media is declared valid. The practicality Test of Android-based learning media from teacher practicality data is 91.66% in the very practical category.
PENERAPAN TEKNIK SMOTE DALAM MEMPREDIKSI KEGAGALAN MESIN MENGGUNAKAN SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE DAN LOGISTIC REGRESSION
Authors: Irmawati Irmawati
Published: July 2023

Kegagalan peralatan dan waktu henti yang singkat dari proses manufaktur sering menyebabkan kerugian ekonomi yang besar bagi perusahaan. Berdasarkan tingkat keparahan degradasi kinerja mesin dan penggalian pengetahuan dari beberapa input, model penurunan kinerja dari berbagai jenis peralatan yang sama, tetapi faktor manusia, mesin, dan lingkungan yang berbeda. Dengan evaluasi efektivitas perawatan pada kebijakan perawatan yang berbeda, biaya relevan, sumber daya, dan strategi perawatan yang optimal dapat ditentukan. Dengan memanfaatkan berbagai model machine learning, pengklasifikasi diharapkan mampu memprediksi kondisi mesin apakah gagal mesin atau tidak gagal mesin sehingga dapat menjadi input dalam mengestimasi biaya pemeliharaan serta peningkatan masa pakai mesin produksi. Pada penelitian ini memanfaatkan  model machine learning dengan menggunakan dua algoritma yaitu Support Vector Machine dan Logistic Regression, kedua model tersebut menggunakan teknik Smote untuk mengatasi imbalance class dan menggunakan metode data preprocessing  yang sama, kan tetapi mendapatkan hasil yang berbeda, dengan perbedaan persentase sebesar 9%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan model dengan menggunakan algoritma SVM bisa lebih baik dalam memprediksi kegagalan mesin atau tidak dengan tingkat keakuratan sebesar 93% dibandingkan dengan model menggunakan algoritma Logistic Regression yang hanya menghasilkan keakuratan sebesar 84%.
ROLE OF PERLITE QUANTITY AND INTERVALS OF IRRIGATION ON POTATOES (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L.) GROWN IN GYPSIFEROUS SOIL
Authors: AL- Shamary W.F. A. , Alkhateb B. A. A. H. , Abdel E. T.
Published: July 2023

A field experiment was conducted in Anbar province during spring in gypsiferous soil to determine the effects of Perlite levels (PL), quantity, and intervals of irrigation (IQ & IT) on the growth and yield of potatoes. PLs were 0, 4, and 8% depending on soil volume to 30cm depth. IQ levels were, 100 and 50 % of NDI (net depth of irrigation) with two ITs 3 and 6 days. A split-split block design was used within Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 3 replicates. Potatoes were cultivated. Irrigation was scheduled depending on the evaporation pan class A. The studied traits were plant height (PLH), plant dry weight (PLDW), plant leaf area (PLA), main aerial stem number (MASN), and total yield (YT). The highest value of PLH was 67.17 cm for 8% PL, 3 days ITs, and 100% (NDI) depth. For the same PL (8%) with 6 days ITs and 50% of NDI the plant dry weight (PLDW) was decreased by 15.69% compared to 3 days IT and 100% of NDI. The highest YT of 29 tons. ha-1 was achieved at IT of 3 days and a level of 100% of NDI compared to 19.5 tons. ha-1 at irrigation every 6 days IT and 50% of NDI.
A GDPR 85. cikke szerinti véleménynyilvánítási szabadsággal kapcsolatos újságírási célú adatkezelések főbb kérdései
Authors: Márton Schultz
Published: July 2023

A magyar jogalkotó meglehetősen késve, az Európai Unió általános adatvédelmi rendeletének hatálybalépése után két hónappal módosította a személyes adatok védelmével és kezelésével kapcsolatos ágazati szabályokat, ami ugyanakkor nem érintette az újságírási célú, valamint a tudományos, művészeti és irodalmi kifejezés céljából végzett adatkezeléseket. Ez számos problémát okoz a közéleti eseményekkel összefüggő adatkezelésekkel kapcsolatban, különösen a jelenkor eseményeiről való tájékoztatással összefüggésben a képmásfelhasználás területén. Az osztrák jog vizsgálata alapján látható, hogy nem jogszerű az olyan szabályozás, amely a sajtó tevékenységére nem terjeszti ki az adatvédelmi szabályokat. A német bírói gyakorlat pedig arra mutat rá, hogy a korábbi, felül nem vizsgált szabályozás alkalmazása más indokkal is történhet, mint a magyar. A tanulmány célja, hogy rámutasson: a jogalkotónak és a Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóságnak érdemben kell foglalkoznia az e területeket érintő kivételszabályok megalkotásával, hiszen sem a korábbi szabályok változatlan fenntartása, sem az alkalmazandó jogszabályokat felsoroló miniszteri levél nem alkalmas az újságírási célú adatkezelésekkel kapcsolatos eltérések rendezésére.
A gyermekvédelem és a tartalomszabályozás új útjai az interneten
Authors: Boróka Balla , Zita Bartók , Dorina Csalár
Published: July 2023

A digitális világ térnyerésével, amit a világjárvány még inkább fokozott, a fiatal felhasználók számos új, korábban ismeretlen problémával szembesülnek. Az online térben előforduló, kiskorúakat is érintő jogsértések, valamint a kiskorúak fejlődésére káros tartalmak megjelenése gyors és hatékony választ kívánt, ami életre hívta a tartalmak eltávolításáért küzdő hotline-okat. A tanulmány célja a Nemzeti Média- és Hírközlési Hatóság által üzemeltetett Internet Hotline tájékoztató és segítségnyújtó szolgálat jelenlegi működésének és gyakorlatának bemutatása. Ismerteti a világban működő hotline-ok létrejöttének történetét, az Internet Hotline életre hívását, jogi környezetét, keretrendszerét és általános működését. Áttekinti továbbá az Internet Hotline-hoz érkező bejelentések kezelése során felmerülő dilemmákat és az évek során megfigyelt tendenciákat.
Factors influencing the formation of the strategic position of the EU on Russian-Ukrainian problem
Authors: Pronoza Inna
Published: July 2023

The article shows that the current EU common position on rejection of the Russian actions in Ukraine and sanctions imposed against Russia are based upon a fragile compromise of the multidirectional interests of the countries of the united Europe. However, the author argues that although some EU countries have taken an ambiguous stance on the conflict and are un- willing to share the burden of the economic sanctions against Russia, it is unlikely that in the near future their position can be a real obstacle to the implementation of the EU joint action.
Far-left political parties, their origin, ideological positioning and place in the Czech Republic’s party system (1990–2015): the case of the communist party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSČM)
Authors: Androshchuk Iryna
Published: July 2023

The article is dedicated to analyzing the features of far-left political parties in the Czech Republic in 1990–2015. In particular, the paper focuses on the main among them, i.e. the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSČM). The author reviewed the history and origin of far-left political parties in the Czech Republic, outlined the parameters of their ideological positioning and ideolog- ical peculiarities of the Czech left extremism. As a result, it was proved that the extreme left-wing political parties in the Czech Republic are unreformed one and are used to reflect the most classical principles of Marxism-Leninism, though they have become relevant within the whole history of the Czech Republic. The researcher argued that the relevance of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia as a key far-left party in the Czech Republic is outlined with its parliamentary representation, but simultaneously is determined with non-participation of the party in the government formation, especially due to the use of the measures of political isolation (technique of “cordon sanitaire”).
Party building in the states of Central and East Europe at the end of ХХ – to the beginning of ХХI century
Authors: Skryl Sergiy
Published: July 2023

The article describes tendencies of the development and functioning of party systems in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe during the post-totalitarian period. The author explores general principles and national specific features of the party transformation in the countries of the region. There are being analyzed the differences between the party and political development in the countries of the past “socialistic camp” and the processes of party structuring in the countries of Western and Northern Europe.
New media and modern society: political interaction
Authors: Zinczuk Wiktor
Published: July 2023

The purpose of the article is to reveal the peculiarities of the interaction and interdependence of new media and modern societies. The essence of such interaction is disclosed through the prism of both object-subject, and subject-subject relations. New media not only influence public opinion, but also have to focus on requests from the bottom – to support the interest of the modern audience. This should encourage social development in the direction of maximum social justice. But research proves that there is an increasing social inequality in the world. It is paradoxical, but with easy access to information formed, for the most part, politically unconscious population.