bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Kepuasan Pasien Infeksi Saluran Pernapasan Akut (ISPA)
Authors: Silvasari  , Ali Harokan  , Lilis Suryani
Published: July 2024

Kepuasan merupakan perasaan senang atau kecewa yang dirasakan pasien sebagai hasil evaluasinya membandingkan kinerja suatu produk jasa dengan harapan.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor yang berhubungan dengan Kepuasan Pasien Infeksi Saluran Pernapasan Akut (ISPA) di Puskesmas Muara Kulam  Tahun 2024.  Desain penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan crossectional.  Populasi penelitian ini adalah populasi orang tua anak balita yang berkunjung berobat di Puskesmas  Muara Kulam tahun 2024 . Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 93 orang. Cara pengambilan sampel menggunakan Purposive sampling. Penelitian ini telah di laksanakan pada tanggal 08 Feruari- 08 Maret  2024. Pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuisioner. Analisis data bivariat menggunakan uji Chi-Square dan multivariat regresi logistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukan ada hubungan tangible  (p value 0,030) , reliability (p value 0,016) responsiveness (p value 0,024), assurance (p value 0,005), dan empaty  (p value 0,013) terhadap kepuasan pasien infeksi saluran pernafasan akut (ISPA) di Puskesmas Muara Kulam Tahun 2024. Faktor yang paling dominan dengan Kepuasan Pasien Infeksi Saluran Pernapasan Akut (ISPA) yaitu Responsiveness (p value 0,014), (OR 0,268). Kesimpulan ada hubungan tangible  , reliability , responsiveness, assurance dan empaty   terhadap kepuasan pasien infeksi saluran pernafasan akut (ISPA). Pentingnya penelitian ini memberikan gambaran faktor apa saja yang berhubungan dengan kepuasan pelayanan kesehatan.  Bagi pihak puskesmas hendaknya meningkatkan pelayanan dengan cara  tanggap, serta cepat merespon dalam memberikan pelayanan.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF PERSONAL HYGIENE WITH THE INSIDENT OF SCABIES IN ADOLESCENTS
Authors: Fitri Khoerun Nisa Fitri , Johan Budhiana  , Lia Novianty
Published: July 2024

Scabies is an infectious disease that is at risk for people with weak immune systems and living in unfavorable environments. The factor that influences the incidence of scabies is personal hygiene. The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between personal hygiene and the incidence of scabies in adolescents at the Al Istiqomah integrated Islamic boarding school in the working area of ​​the UPTD Gunungguruh Community Health Center, Sukabumi Regency. Scabies is a skin disease caused by the Sarcoptes Scabiei hominis variant. Personal hygiene is an action in maintaining individual cleanliness and health with the aim of achieving physical and psychological well-being. Type of correlational research with a Cross Sectional approach. The population in this study were teenagers at the Al Istiqomah integrated Islamic boarding school with a sample of 126 respondents. The sampling technique was simple random sampling. Data collection method through questionnaires. Data analysis used the Chi-Square Test. The results showed that the majority had good personal hygiene (76.2%) and did not experience scabies (57.9%). There is a relationship between personal hygiene and the incidence of scabies with a p-value of 0.000. The conclusion is that there is a relationship between personal hygiene and the incidence of scabies in teenagers. The efforts made by the Gunungguruh Community Health Center include providing education to all students using easy-to-understand media that can be carried out in everyday life.
A Reworking on the Cow Dung Waste Concern into Design
Authors: Rahardiani Amira , Nugraha Adhi , Luffiansyah Malasan Prananda , Ardianto Taepoer Raditya
Published: July 2024

Globally, environmental pollution stemming from livestock waste remains a widespread and unresolved concern. The contamination resulting from such waste can have adverse effects on both air and water quality, impacting not only livestock owners but also neighboring non-farming communities. This paper focuses specifically on the case study of cow dung waste accumulation in the local ditches of a Cattle Farmers' village in West Java called Bukatanah Village to discuss socio-environmental concerns. Our ongoing research closely aligns with exploring the potential of residents in Bukatanah Village to address the environmental issues prevalent in their living areas. Moreover, this paper is dedicated to illustrating the significance of co-designing the concept in collaboration with the local community rather than imposing a top-down approach in the village. The process is shaped by a series of design ethnography observations, participatory design workshops, material exploration, and project evaluation stages. This paper illustrates a rethinking of solving environmental problems by engaging the locals in "design-making" activities. As a method, the concept of participatory design conducted by the PP-PBL ITB team becomes crucial to be implemented for gaining mutual ideas together with the locals. The research-initiated collaborative system empowers Bukatanah Village residents, fostering creativity and creating home-based business opportunities. This is a continued focus in multidisciplinary community development research, encompassing participatory design and ethnography methods in the process.
Prevention of Child Marriage to Create a Family Problem Badriyah Fayumi's Perspective
Authors: Hikmiyah Hawa' Hidayatul
Published: July 2024

Early childhood marriage has many negative impacts, especially for girls. For girls aged 10 to 14 years. With the high school dropout rate, there are fewer job opportunities for women. Apart from being a wife, sexual partner or taking care of children, quite a few women still want to have a career at work. Psychological and mental problems also cannot be underestimated. At an immature age, quarrels will often occur and often lead to violence, both physical and verbal. This researcher uses a juridical analysis approach because the study or research context uses cases in the field and is analyzed using legislation. If you look at this research based on its type, this research uses a type of library research. The data used are books about child marriage and the mashlahah family. Men and women must be able to work together and live in harmony. One form of cooperation and the embodiment of harmonious living is marriage. Humans marry and build households. In fact, it's not just humans who marry or pair up, all creatures have partners. As stated in QS.Adz-Dzariyat 51: 49 which means "we have created everything in pairs so that you remember" and also in QS.Yasin 36:36 which says truly! "Glorified is He who created all pairs, both from what the earth grows and from themselves (humans) and from (creatures) that they do not know." A marriage must form family functions.
The iPhone Phenomenon, Media Literacy and United Nation’s 2030 Sustainable Developmental Goals in Nigeria
Authors: E. V. Aganbi , P. K. Akodu , L. O. Ojorgu , B. D. Lucas , G. A. Adelusi
Published: July 2024

In September 2015, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which includes 17 interconnected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - quality education, reduced inequality, responsible consumption and production, and partnerships to achieve the goals. Smartphones are becoming increasingly prevalent element of the educational experience in classes, from preschool to graduating school level. The iPhone phenomenon makes students' lives easier. They can access their school information on portable devices. This is referred to as electronic learning (e-learning); smartphone is advanced mobile phone device that has improved considerably in the 21st century with the accommodation of features such as accessing emails, biometrics, online shopping, social media, and many more. The question arises whether the iPhone craze is driven by the passion for securing academic excellence, prestige, or social relevance. This author observes that the use of smartphones is gradually becoming an effective and indispensable learning tool used to enhance youths' social engagement. Hence, this study aims to conceptually synthesize existing literature on the iPhone phenomenon using the Marshal McLuhan Theory.
Brine Shrimp Lethality Test Ekstrak Etanol Herba Pugun Tanoh (Picria fel terrae L.)
Authors: Tetty Noverita Khairani  , , Chemayanti Surbakti  , Novika Sari Siregar
Published: July 2024

Herba Pugun Tanoh (Picria fel terrae L.), spesies tumbuhan dari famili Scrophulariceae. Penelitian ditujukan untuk penentuan persen kematian dan nilai LC50 dari ekstrak etanol herba Pugun Tanoh pada larva Artemia Salina L. secara Brine Shirmp Lethality Test (BSLT). Konsentrasi perlakuan meliputi 180,0 ppm; 200,0 ppm; 220,0 ppm; 240,0 ppm; 260,0 ppm; 280,0 ppm; serta 300,0 ppm serta 0,0 ppm sebagai kontrol negatif dengan perlakuan tiga kali ulangan. Setiap perlakuan digunakan larva berumur 48 jam sebanyak 10 ekor. Toksisitas diidentifikasi berdasar persen kematian larva dengan analisis probit (LC50). Hasil diperoleh persamaan linear, Y = 11,222X+65,427. Nilai LC50 tercapai saat konsentrasi 188,691 ppm. Toksisitas ekstrak etanol herba Pugun Tanoh diuji secara BSLT menunjukkan sifat toksik, ada potensi sebagai antikanker karena LC50 < 1000,0 ppm
Tablet Kompresi Langsung Ekstrak Etanol Daun Salam (Syzygium polyanthum)
Authors: Muhammad Gunawan  , Suprianto  , Samran  , Cut Fatimah  , Debi Melani  , Sumardi
Published: July 2024

Indonesia's natural wealth that is efficacious in suppressing cholesterol, hypertension, diarrhea, gastritis and blood sugar is one of the bay leaves (Syzygium polyanthum Wight.). Tablets are preparations that are practical to use, easy to produce, pack, and distribute. The research was directed to make tablets of bay leaf ethanol extract (EEDS) by direct compression. EEDS tablets were made into four formulas with various fillers of lactose and Avicel PH 102, each 200 mg : 135 mg A); 250 mg : 105 mg (B); 300 mg : 55 mg (C); and 350 mg : 5 mg (D). The study showed that all formulas met the preformulation test requirements and tablet evaluation, D as the best formula. EEDS is made into tablets by direct compression.
Fermentasi Seduhan Kopi Arabika Dengan Bakteri Lactobacillus Casei Dan Ragi Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Dan Uji Toksisitas
Authors: Nurul Afwa Yustika Sari  , Sumardi  , Salman  , Ika Julianti Tambunan  , Kanne Dachi  , Siti Muliani Julianty
Published: July 2024

Coffee drinks are one of the most popular drinks for people of all ages, especially adults. But now with the addition of flavor, most people are enjoying coffee drinks.The purpose of the study was to see the effect of fermentation on the taste and aroma of brewed Arabica coffee with Lactobacillus casei and yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolates with the addition of grape juice and sucrose and the level of toxicity of the fermentation of brewed Arabica coffee with the Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT).This research is experimental, namely the fermentation of brewed Arabica coffee with Lactobacillus casei and yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolates with the addition of grape juice and sucrose. Fermentation was carried out for 3 days at open room temperature under anaerobic conditions. The results of the fermentation were tested for Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT), alcohol content test and organoleptic test by 15 panelists. Furthermore, the data were tested using the hedonic test of analysis of variance.The results of the variance showed that the fermentation of roasted Arabica coffee and green beans on taste obtained F count < F table 1% showed no significant difference, for aroma obtained F count > F table 1% showed there was a significant difference, to the color of the steeped fermented sample Roasted Arabica coffee obtained F count < F table 1% shows there is no real difference while in green beans obtained F count > F table 1% shows there is a significant difference.
Formulasi dan Evaluasi Sediaan Sabun Padat Antiseptik Ekstrak Etanol Daun Kunyit
Authors: Suprianto  , Sumardi  , Debi Meilani  , Sri Rahayu
Published: July 2024

The plant of findings turmeric (Curcuma longa) are often used as a traditional medicinal. The part of the turmeric plant that is often used is the rhizome. In addition to turmeric rhizome, turmeric leaves are also used as a flavoring dish. Among the benefits of turmeric leaves is as an antimicrobial. Soap is a surfactant used for washing and cleaning. Antiseptics are inhibitors for the growth and development of microorganisms that live on the surface of the body. The study was to determine which ethanol extract of turmeric leaves could be formulated into antiseptic solid soap preparations. This study used an experimental method, turmeric leaves were extracted with 70% ethanol. The formula made are 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%. The quality of the soap preparation was carried out by organoleptic tests, acidity, high foam and irritation. The results test showed that the solid soap did not have the aroma of turmeric leaves, the pH of the soap was 9.9-10.5; foam height with a concentration of 7.5% which is 7.3 cm; and solid soap preparations ethanol extract of turmeric leaves did not cause irritation. The extract of turmeric leaves can be formulated into solid soap preparations. It is recommended to add perfume to the formulation of solid soap preparations of turmeric leaf extract as an antiseptic.
Factors that Influence Teenagers' Psychology During the Covid-19 Pandemic Class 7-8 at SMP Negeri 1 Naman Teran in 2021
Authors: Yuleen Natasya Telaumbanua  , Lindawati Simorangkir  , Imelda Derang
Published: July 2024

Psychology is part of the science of human psychology that can affect a person's life in his daily life. Factors that affect the psychology of adolescents during this pandemic are the implementation of social distancing, online learning, and the fear of contracting COVID-19. Residents between the ages of 10 and 24 are considered adolescents. The study was to find out what are the factors that affect the psychology of adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic in class VII and class VIII at SMP Negeri 1 Naman Teran ini2021. The research method used was a descriptive research design with a total of 75 respondents. The sampling technique used was the purposive sampling technique. The results showed that the majority of students due to stress factors for the implementation of social distancing were 69 people (92.0%), the majority of students due to stress factors were online learning asimanyiasi58 people (77.3%), and the majority of students due to fear of contracting covid. -19 with mild category as many as 64 people (85.3%). This shows that the factors of implementing social distancing, online learning and the fear of contracting COVID-19 affect the psychology of the students of SMP Negeri 1 Naman Teran. It is hoped that as information and material increase their knowledge students / I further increase their knowledge about the dangers of COVID-19 transmission
Validation of the UV Spectrophotometric Method for Determining the Content of Ranitidine HCl Tablets in HCl
Authors: Sefryantonius Lase  , Suprianto Suprianto
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Ranitidine HCl tablets are widely available in the market. Ensuring the proper levels of active ingredients is crucial for ensuring the quality of medications. Objective: To find a reliable method for measuring the levels of Ranitidine HCl tablets in acidic solvents that meet validation standards, and to explore valid methods using ultraviolet spectrophotometry in acidic solvents. Methods: UV spectrophotometry with a UV detector at maximum wavelength was used. Two solvents were employed: 0.10 N HCl and 0.15 N HCl. Method validation included tests for linearity, accuracy, repeatability, precision, and selectivity. Results: The maximum wavelengths detected for each solvent were 225 nm and 226 nm, respectively. Validation results indicate excellent linearity, accuracy, and precision within the ranges of 0.9984 - 0.9998; 99.6% - 100.7%; 0.427% - 0.861%; 0.518% - 0.952%. The selectivity test yielded positive outcomes. The average Ranitidine HCl tablet levels were 98.2% for PT. Hexpharm Jaya and 98.4% for PT. Mutifa Medan, meeting the standards of the Indonesian Pharmacopoeia Edition VI. Conclusion: The method using a 0.10 N solvent for determining Ranitidine HCl tablet levels meets validation requirements and is suitable for practical application.
ТРУДОВАЯ МИГРАЦИЯ КАК ИНСТРУМЕНТ УСТОЙЧИВОГО СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОГО РАЗВИТИЯ КЫРГЫЗСТАНА
Authors: Абжамилова Айнура , Давлетшина Елена
Published: July 2024

В статье рассматривается трудовая миграция как фактор устойчивого социально – экономического развития Кыргызстана. Трудовая миграция населения — это один из сложнейших социальных процессов, возникновение которого обусловлено размещением производства, изменениями экономической и политической ситуации и ростом трудовой и социальной мобильности населения. В статье подробно рассмотрены процессы внешней миграции населения Кыргызстана и ее основные причины, определены ее положительные и отрицательные стороны для страны, а также выявлены особенности влияния специальной военной операции, объявленной Россией и частичной военной мобилизации, на трудовых мигрантов из Кыргызстана. В статье проведена оценка влияния специальной военной операции на объем денежных переводов трудовых мигрантов на родину, а также желания мигрантов на продолжение своей трудовой деятельности на территории РФ. Авторами предприняты попытки определения социальных и экономических последствий миграции населения Кыргызстана.
СРАВНИТЕЛЬНАЯ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА ЧЕРЕПОВ КРУПНОГО РОГАТОГО СКОТА ПРИ РАЗНЫХ СПОСОБАХ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ
Authors: Галкин Петр , Боронецкая Оксана , Тютюнникова Александра , Кубатбеков Турсумбай , Абдурасулов Абдугани
Published: July 2024

Изучение анатомического и физиологического строения животных необходимо производить для понимания их происхождения и выявления положительной или отрицательной тенденции развития. Академик Ефим Федотович Лискун – основоположник отечественной краниологии сельскохозяйственных животных, разработал краниологическую методику исследования черепов, насчитывающая 181 промер, которая позволяет охарактеризовать детальное строение костей черепа. Собрал самую большую в мире коллекцию черепов не только сельскохозяйственных и диких животных, но и их сородичей, насчитывающую более тысячи единиц. В данный момент коллекция базируется в Государственном музее животноводства имени Е.Ф. Лискуна. На сегодняшний день идёт активное исследование, измерение и оцифровка данной коллекции.
ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ И ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИЕ ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ РАСТИТЕЛЬНЫХ ОСТАТКОВ ХЛОПЧАТНИКА В КАЧЕСТВЕ УДОБРЕНИЙ
Authors: Мамашукуров Абдилхамид , Карабаев Нурудин , Эрматова Венера
Published: July 2024

Рассматривается экономические основы и перспективы использования послеуборочных растительных остатков хлопчатника в качестве органических удобрений для повышения плодородия орошаемой пашни и урожайности агроценоза, что представляет основной элемент технологии биологизации орошаемого земледелия и является естественной, экологически чистой агротехникой восстановления запасов органического вещества почвы, которое повсеместно ухудшается на фоне повторных посевов хлопчатника. И при современной технологии уборки урожая хлопка, когда с полей убирается как товарная продукция, так и вся надземная фитомасса хлопчатника (используется в топке тандыров). И в почве остается малая часть корневой системы и вследствие такой традиционной системы возделывания, когда для повышения урожайности хлопчатника в основном используется минеральные удобрения (чем больше количество минеральных удобрений, тем лучше для увеличения урожайности), которые не работает на пополнения гумуса – основного показателя плодородия почвы
АЛЬТЕРНАТИВНОЕ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ МЯСО ИНДЮШАТИНЫ ДЛЯ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НАЦИОНАЛЬНОГО КОЛБАСНОГО ИЗДЕЛИЯ КАЗЫ
Authors: Ишниязова Шахиста , Боллиева Севинч
Published: July 2024

Рост благосостояния населения, как правило, сопровождается увеличением потребления животных продуктов, повышением в рационе доли животного белка. Мясо индюшатины отличается высоким содержание белка, низкой калорийностью, минимальным содержанием жира и рекордным количеством витаминов и микроэлементов, высоко ценится по биологической ценности и хозяйственной полезности. В тоже время, одним из основополагающих принципов, формирующих качество пищевых продуктов, является обеспечение их безопасности и сохранение качественных показателей в течение установленных сроков хранения и реализации. В работе приводятся данные по определению органолептических и качественных показателей по пищевой безопасности и возможность использования мясо индюшатины для приготовления национального колбасного изделия казы.
ЭТОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ ТЕЛОК В РАЗНЫЕ ВОЗРАСТНЫЕ ПЕРИОДЫ В ЗАВИСИМОСТИ ОТ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ СОДЕРЖАНИЯ И ВЫПАИВАНИЯ МОЛОКА
Authors: Карамаева Анна , Газеев Игорь , Карамаев Сергей
Published: July 2024

Цель исследований – совершенствование технологии выращивания ремонтного молодняка при использовании этологических особенностей телок черно-пестрой породы в разные возрастные периоды в зависимости от технологии выпаивания им молозива и молока в молочный период. Наблюдения показали, что в первые дни жизни большую часть времени молодняк отдыхает. Больше всех затрачивали времени на отдых в течение суток 1212 мин (84,2%) телята, содержащиеся на регламентированном подсосе (III группа), что продолжительней чем во II группе на 6,7%, в I группе – на 11,6%. Таким образом, проведенный хронометраж поведения телят в молочный период свидетельствует, что у телят режимного подсоса поведенческие акты, связанные в основном с потреблением корма и двигательными реакциями, проявляются более активно. В 9-месячном возрасте произошла выравниваемость показателей по-веденческих реакций между молодняком, выращенным в молочный период в различных условиях содержания. В 12-18-месячном возрасте животные стали больше лежать и затрачивать времени на потребление корма – 22,3-27,4% и 38,9-46,5% соответственно. Меньше они стояли в 12 месяцев (на 12,0-19,8%), в 18 месяцев (на 6,0-9,3%) по сравнению с 9-месячным возрастом. В ходе наблюдений установлено, что способ содержания и скармливания молока ремонтным телкам в молочный период, значительно отражается на их основных поведенческих реакциях. Лучшие результаты получены при регламентированном подсосе по технологии выращивания под коровами-кормилицами.
Data-driven View of Customer Psychological Anxiety Attributes for Cooperate Social Responsibility in Supply Chain Management: a LDA Model
Authors: Hui Fang Tan
Published: July 2024

Background-Cooperate Social Responsibility (CSR) in supply chain management requires understanding customer psychological anxiety attributes. A data-driven approach, such as using a Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) model, can provide insights. By recognizing and addressing customer psychological anxiety, CSR can provide better support, which leads to higher customer satisfaction. When customers feel understood and supported, they are more likely to have a positive perception of the company and its supply chain services.
Subjects and methods- The study aims to use the LDA method to explore consumer psychology anxiety and its attributes for CSR in supply chain management. The corpus is collected from the Web of Science core collection with keywords “CSR” and “supply chain management”, and 965 articles related to the field from1990-2022. LDA is a natural language processing technique that uncovers thematic structures in textual data. By applying LDA to customer feedback, businesses can identify anxiety attributes. Steps include data collection, preprocessing, LDA model training, topic interpretation, and deriving business insights.
Results- The study used the Python program to run LDA, after putting in the text data, the study identify number of 11 topics according to the value of topic coherence, then identified topics based on the most representative words or phrases within each topic combined CSR and supply chain related knowledge and fit the service quality model to find the customer psychological anxiety attributes, the results reveal that customer tend to be anxiety about the aspects of reliability and assurance for CSR in supply chain management, more concern about the environmental and social aspects responsibility. 
Conclusions- The study revealed customer psychological anxiety about CSR initiatives and strategies within their supply chain management. The results show that consumers feel most anxiety about the aspects of reliability and assurance of supply chain management. They are concerned about the environment and social responsibility that the supply chain enterprise is taking, especially in the food supply chain field. By addressing these concerns, organizations can enhance customer satisfaction, build stronger relationships, and improve their overall CSR performance. The findings of this study also contribute to the field by providing valuable guidance, further research can add other text mining methods like structural topic modelling, or add deeper quantitative research in the field and develop of a new customer-CSR service quality model in the service industry.
Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Digital Trade Barriers on the Development of China's Cross-Border E-Commerce Industry
Authors: Shuqi Huang
Published: July 2024

The economy of China has been in a progressive and prosperous condition for a while. The traditional industrial sector of China is a major strength of the Chinese economy. In the current times, the upgradation of this sector, with the advent of newer options such as digitization, is becoming more and more popular, innovative and developed. Due to such introductions, newer economic possibilities, such as electronic commercial activities across borders, are emerging out. Depending on the consumers' choice and demand, a newer export pattern is being developed, in which both the electronic commercial activities across the borders and the conventional foreign trade are evolving, while being intertwined with each other. In this study, it is empirically investigated whether changes in the digitally created trade barriers have an impact on the e-commerce transacted across the borders, taking into consideration some of the influencing factors such as GDP, labor productivity, geographical distance etc. The empirical analysis finds that cross-border e-commerce is negatively correlated with digital trade barriers. Also, an econometric model has been developed to quantify this relationship including the effects of control variables.
Evolution of Generative AI for Business Decision-Making: A Case of ChatGPT
Authors: Chuma Euclides Lourenco , Alves Angela Maria , De Oliveira Gabriel Gomes
Published: July 2024

This work presents a comparative analysis between the responses generated by ChatGPT 3.5 (January 2023 version) and ChatGPT 4 (January 2024 version) in response to a set of questions about business. It serves as an update to the previously published work titled "Generative AI for Business Decision-Making: A Case Study with ChatGPT" by the authors, which utilized ChatGPT 3.5 in January 2023. The same methodology and questions from the previous work were applied, but this time using ChatGPT 4 in its January 2024 version. This approach allows us to offer insights into the evolution of the ChatGPT tool for business decision-making. Therefore, this work can be seen as a continuation of the previous work by the authors and will also serve as a basis for future comparative studies. The responses generated by ChatGPT 4 proved to be more detailed and organized compared to those generated by ChatGPT 3.5. However, in some questions, ChatGPT 3.5 provided answers regarding certain possibilities that were not emphasized in ChatGPT 4. Furthermore, ChatGPT 4's responses contained more up-to-date content. In all the cases analyzed, ChatGPT 4 remained an asset in the decision-making process, providing a comprehensive overview of the topics. However, it's essential to emphasize that ChatGPT 4 does not substitute for a business decision-making expert.
Effects of Fuel Subsidy Removal on Small-Scale Industries in Nigeria
Authors: Titus Obidah Godwin , Umar Umar Ali , Oyedeji Ayodeji Nathaniel
Published: July 2024

This research explores the effects of fuel subsidy removal on small-scale businesses in Nigeria, a critical sector in the nation’s economic landscape. The study contributes to existing knowledge by focusing on the relationship between subsidy removal and its impact on small-scale industries. A comprehensive literature review considers climate change impacts, socio-economic and environmental externalities, and the historical context of fuel subsidies. While previous studies have investigated macro and micro consequences, this research examines the repercussions on small-scale businesses. Utilising a descriptive research design and a Likert-structured questionnaire, the study investigates the ramifications of recent fuel subsidy removal in a typical community in the country. Key factors, including changes in sales, operational costs, and profit margins, are analysed using descriptive statistical methods and the Chi-square test. The findings highlight the interconnectedness between government policies and the health of small-scale businesses, emphasising the need for evidence-based decision-making to support resilience in adapting to policy changes.
Control of a Blunt Trailing Edge Profiled Body using Unsteady Distributed Forcing
Authors: Lavoie Philippe
Published: July 2024

Blunt trailing edges are often used to improve the structural characteristics of airfoils in high load situations and/or reduce wave drag on transonic wings. However, the wake generated behind blunt trailing edges can lead to higher-pressure drag, unsteady aerodynamic loading and higher noise emission. This presentation will consider dynamically important features of the blunt trailing edge wake behind a non-lifting body as a precursor for their control. Of particular interest will be the presence of three-dimensionality in the von Karman vortex street generated in the wake – even when the geometry is nominally two-dimensional. This will be followed by the presentation of “distributed forcing”, which is a flow control approach that promotes three-dimensionality to achieve a large change in the blunt trailing edge wake with minimal energy input. Implementations of this flow control system using synthetic jets will be presented. Results from these experiments will highlight the change in the wake dynamics and reduction in pressure drag.
Rice husk biochar for carbon sequestration, soil fertility and plant health improvement: A review
Authors: Wachira Ephraim , Nthakanio Paul , Yegon Rebbeca
Published: July 2024

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is considered one of the ozone layer gases that contribute to climate change. As the area under agricultural use expands, the level of CO2 from soil as an agricultural by-product increases in the atmosphere. Burning rice husks in open air, decomposing plant materials among other activities release CO2 directly to the atmosphere. Rice husks as a by-product of rice production in Kenya has both the potential to be a source of greenhouse gas (GHG) and production of biochar. Production and deposition of rice husk biochar (RHB) into soil is thought to be one of the viable options for permanent carbon storage with related benefits to soil fertility. This review seeks to consolidate information from various studies that highlight the innovative way of using RHB in combating climate change, improving soil fertility, plant health and crop yields. Studies that have demonstrated beneficial use of RHB were evaluated to prepare this review. When RHB is used as a soil amendment, it has the ability to increase soil carbon storage, mitigate 10% of the current anthropogenic carbon emissions, improve pH and raise Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), increase available plant nutrients, enhance inherent plant immunity, increase crop yields and improve water quality by increasing retention of nutrients and agrochemicals for plant utilization. A review of the benefits of RHB use in agriculture and climate change mitigation will enhance its adoption. The review further emphasizes the usefulness of pyrolysis in turning organic waste into bioenergy, compost and other beneficial products while protecting the environment. Key Words: Carbon dioxide, climate change, global warming, innovation, ozone layer, temperature.
Geo-Spatial Approach for Estimating Carbon Stock in Context of Siwalik Forests of Arunachal Pradesh, India: A Review
Authors: Panchal Nisha , Gupta Sandeep , Patnaik Santanu Kumar
Published: July 2024

Climate change has been identified as a global issue that must be controlled at every possible step. Arunachal Pradesh is considered a biodiversity hotspot that needs to be conserved. Carbon stock assessment of an area, especially forests, has emerged as an important aspect of understanding the carbon storage capacities of trees of that forest, helping to mitigate climate change along with promoting sustainable conservation of biodiversity. Siwalik refers to the foothill part of the Himalayas comprising of small hillocks. It is characterised by rugged and undulating topography. Due to increasing anthropogenic activities, this region is growing fragile and needs to be conserved. This review article presents various aspects of carbon stock assessment, highlighting the benefits and the challenges that hinder the process of carbon stock estimation. Various articles based upon assessing forest biomass and carbon stock of Arunachal Pradesh were reviewed. To provide insights about associated opportunities, futuristic tendencies, and challenges in carbon stock assessment using geospatial technology, the present article was planned. Reach to understand the preferred method of estimating forest biomass and related carbon stock. Also to get to know about the obstacles that was confronted during the assessment of the carbon potential of forests. The article will review and highlight the use of field-based data inventory in combination with Remote Sensing technology for carbon stock assessment of an area along with the challenges, benefits, and futuristic scope related to them.
Tod des fernen Vaters
Authors: Granzin Katharina , Selasi Taiye
Published: July 2024

Taiye Selasi, Diese Dinge geschehen nicht einfach so. Aus dem Englischen von Adelheid Zöfel. S. Fischer, Frankfurt a. M. 2013. 398 Seiten, 21,99 Euro
السمات الشخصية وعلاقتها بأساليب اتخاذ القرار لدى طلبة الجامعات اليمنية
Authors: يحيى محمد عبد القادر عبد الوهاب
Published: July 2024

ملخص: هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على طبيعة العلاقة بين السمات الشخصية وأساليب اتخاذ القرار، على عينة اُخْتِيرَت بالطريقة العشوائية الطبقية؛ إذ بلغ حجم العينة (233) طالباً وطالبة من ثلاث جامعات يمنية. ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة اُسْتُخْدِمَت استبانة اشتملت على (34) فقرة، لمقياسين، هما: مقياس سمات الشخصية المكون من (10) فقرات، ومقياس أساليب اتخاذ القرار المكون من (24) فقرة، واعتمدت هذه الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي الارتباطي، وقد أظهر تحليل الانحدار الخطي المتعدد وجود علاقة دالة إحصائيا بين سمات الشخصية وأساليب اتخاذ القرار كما أشارت الدراسة إلى أن الطالبات أكثر اعتماداً على أسلوب اتخاذ القرار الحدسي والاعتمادي والعفوي، وكذلك يتمتعن بسمات مقبولية وعصابية أكثر من الذكور. وفي ضوء النتائج أوصت الدراسة بضرورة الاهتمام بالسمات الشخصية لدى طلبة الجامعات لما لها من أهمية في معرفة أساليب اتخاذ القرار الذي يمكن أن يسهم في جودة القرارات لدى الطلبة.
Study about correlation and direct and indirect effect of various traits on Fruit yield of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)
Authors: Kuswaha Chandramani , Singh Lokendra , R.K. Yadav  , Kumar Sarvendra , Shweta  , Singh Ram Batuk , K.P. Singh
Published: July 2024

The experiment was conducted to estimate the correlation and direct and indirect effect of various yield attributing traits on fruit yield in brinjal, during the Rabi season of 2022-23 at the Department of Vegetable Science C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Utter Pradesh, India. The results showed that the highest significant, positive and direct effect on yield per plant was exerted by average fruit weight (0.7705) followed by number of fruit per plant (0.6879, fruit length (0.2776) and fruit circumference (0.1880). Negative direct effect on fruit yield per plant was exerted by plant height (-0.1462) and day of first fruit harvest after transplanting (-0.1216) while number of primary branches per plant and number of secondary branches per plant showed low, negative and direct effect. The study concluded that selection for fruit circumference, average fruit weight, number of fruit per plant and fruit length will be more effective than other traits for fruit yield per plant.
COVID-19 preparedness and response in the Pitcairn Islands: keeping one of the world’s smallest and most isolated populations safe in a pandemic
Authors: Griffiths Darralyn ,   Pitcairn Islands Health Centre, Pitcairn Islands, Walters Kevin , Casey Sean ,   Pitcairn Islands Health Centre, Pitcairn Islands,   World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines; School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Published: July 2024

Problem: While the COVID-19 pandemic threatened the entire world, the extremely remote Pitcairn Islands faced unique vulnerabilities. With only a physician and a nurse to care for an ageing population of fewer than 40 residents, and with very limited referral pathways, Pitcairn encountered distinct challenges in preparing for and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Context: The Pitcairn Islands is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consisting of four islands in the South Pacific: Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno. Pitcairn is the only inhabited island with a local resident population of approximately 31 people, around half of whom were over 60 years old in 2023. The islands are only accessible by sea and are located more than 2000 km from the nearest referral hospital in French Polynesia. Actions: Pitcairn’s Island Council took aggressive action to delay the importation of SARS-CoV-2, vaccinate its small population and prepare for the potential arrival of the virus. Outcomes: As of May 2024, Pitcairn was one of the only jurisdictions in the world not to have had a single COVID-19 hospitalization or death. Nevertheless, the pandemic presented the islands’ population with many economic, social and health challenges. Discussion: Pitcairn’s population avoided COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths despite its elderly population’s vulnerability to COVID-19, a significant level of comorbidities, and limited clinical management capabilities and options for emergency referrals. The pandemic highlighted some of the population’s health vulnerabilities while also underscoring some of their innate strengths.
Dominando el Derecho Laboral
Authors: Benites Jiménez Edgar Leonel , Benites Jiménez Ramón Joel , Benites Jiménez Karin Jamil , Llontop Soriano Carlos Alberto , Ambulay Piñin Iris Melva
Published: July 2024

Con el presente libro, se espera que los y las estudiantes desarrollen las competencias necesarias para confeccionar o completar los documentos laborales, realizar trámites relacionados e informar clara y oportunamente sobre las situaciones del proceso laboral. Además, se pretende que aprendan a redactar y gestionar los diferentes tipos de contratos de trabajo con sus respectivas formalidades, así como efectuar las modificaciones contractuales de acuerdo con las normativas internas peruanas de la organización y las disposiciones laborales establecidas. Asimismo, se busca que logren gestionar el cese del contrato de trabajo considerando el marco legal vigente. De este modo, conocerán cómo redactar los documentos de aviso de término de relación laboral y calcular los distintos conceptos que deben incorporarse en los términos del contrato, según las causales establecidas en la normativa laboral. El alumno o la alumna debe conocer que el derecho al trabajo es un derecho fundamental y esencial para la realización de otros derechos humanos y constituye una parte inseparable e inherente de la dignidad humana. Toda persona tiene derecho a trabajar para poder vivir con dignidad. El derecho al trabajo no solo permite a las personas ganarse la vida y sustentar a sus familias, sino que también les otorga la oportunidad de contribuir al desarrollo de la sociedad, mejorar sus habilidades y alcanzar su pleno potencial. Este derecho implica varias dimensiones, incluyendo la oportunidad de acceder a un empleo sin discriminación, condiciones de trabajo justas y equitativas, y la protección contra el desempleo. Además, está estrechamente vinculado con otros derechos como el derecho a la educación, ya que la formación y el aprendizaje continuo son cruciales para acceder a empleos decentes y para adaptarse a las cambiantes demandas del mercado laboral. La realización efectiva del derecho al trabajo requiere políticas públicas que promuevan el empleo, protejan a los trabajadores y garanticen condiciones laborales dignas. Esto incluye medidas como la implementación de salarios justos, la seguridad en el trabajo, la igualdad de oportunidades y la prohibición del trabajo infantil y el trabajo forzoso. De esta manera, se asegura que el trabajo no solo sea un medio de subsistencia, sino también una fuente de realización personal y social, contribuyendo al bienestar general de la comunidad. El objetivo del presente libro es ofrecer al estudiante una guía que contribuya a desarrollar capacidades, destrezas y habilidades en el ámbito del Derecho Laboral. Este recurso está diseñado para facilitar la comprensión de los conceptos clave, proporcionar herramientas prácticas y fomentar un aprendizaje activo que permita a los estudiantes aplicar sus conocimientos en situaciones reales del entorno laboral.
Biocarbón enriquecido con abonos orgánicos sobre grupos tróficos de nematodos de suelo
Authors: Hernández-Ochandía Daine , Regalado Roberto Enrique , López Perdomo Lidia , Cabrera Ileana Miranda , Rodríguez Hernández Mayra G.
Published: July 2024

Objetivo. Determinar el impacto de aplicaciones de biocarbón enriquecido con abonos orgánicos sobre los grupos de nematodos de suelo. Materiales y métodos. El estudio se desarrolló en el Organopónico Vivero Alamar, Habana del Este, Cuba. Se evaluó el efecto de las aplicaciones de biocarbón sobre el crecimiento y producción de tres hortalizas y una planta aromática. Se realizaron muestreos de suelos antes de la siembra y después de aplicado el biocarbón. Se tomó 100 g de suelo por muestra, a las 72 horas se recolectaron, mataron, fijaron y contabilizaron los especímenes. Los datos del número de géneros al inicio y posterior a la aplicación se vertieron en una base de datos en Excel. Resultados. Se encontraron ocho géneros de nematodos (Cephalobus, Pelodera, Aphelenchus, Aphelenchoides, Tylenchus, Dolichodorus, Mononchus y Pratylenchus) y especímenes de las familias Rhabditidae y Dorylaimidae. La presencia del grupo de los bacteriófagos (Cephalobus sp.) y de representantes de la familia Rhabditidae se encontró en todos los cultivos evaluados posterior a la aplicación del biocarbón. No hubo presencia de fitoparásitos y el número de nematodos fungivoros (Aphelenchus sp.) aumentó. Conclusión. El uso del biocarbón demostró ser una alternativa útil y sencilla para elevar la estabilidad de los suelos.
SONA SUPER BASMATI: A NEW EXTRA-LONG GRAIN HIGH YIELDING RICE VARIETY WITH EXCELLENT COOKING QUALITY
Authors: SABAR M , ALI SS , IJAZ M , KHAN RAR , BIBI T , RIAZ M , SEHAR H , SHAHZADI F , ZAFAR SA , JAVED HM
Published: July 2024

Abstract Rice crop feeds about half of the world’s population which is getting larger and hungrier with every tick of the clock. Basmati rice being a geographical speciality of Pakistan is widely proclaimed as one of the finest rice available throughout the world due to its unique aroma, taste, and texture. Changing consumer behavior and preferences for basmati rice i.e., extra-long grain length along with excellent cooking quality, reiterates the revitalization of rice breeding objectives to develop suitable basmati rice varieties. In this context, plant breeders at Rice Research Institute, Kala Shah Kaku identified a suitable transgressive segregant from F2 segregating population of a cross (PK 10436) between the famous basmati rice variety “Basmati 515” (female parent) and 99417 (male parent). The initial cross of PK 10436-4-2 was accomplished during Kharif, 2010 followed by its rigorous selection and purification in succeeding generations through the pedigree method till F4 generation in Kharif, 2014. After its development, PK 10436-4-2 was evaluated in Station Yield Trials (Kharif, 2016 - 2019) for various yields and its attributing traits in which it gave a cumulative 31.37 % yield advantage over the check variety (Super Basmati). Meanwhile, multi-locational yield evaluation was accomplished in Micro-plot Yield Trials and National Uniform Yield Trials for two consecutive years (Kharif, 2020 - 2021) at various locations across Pakistan; in which, PK 10436-4-2 out-yielded the check variety by 17.50 % and 19.75 % respectively. In addition to superior yield indices, PK 10436-4-2 showed excellent cooking quality i.e., extra-long grain length (AGL = 9.5 mm; CGL = 17.5 mm), with strong aroma. The aforementioned superior credentials of this candidate line led to its approval for general cultivation as “Sona Super Basmati” in the 56th meeting of the Punjab Seed Council, Punjab, Pakistan. In the future, prospects of cultivating Sona Super Basmati could create new vistas not only in local rice consumption but also in the basmati rice export of Pakistan.
المستطيلة ذات القيم المعقدة: Ҫ_bالفضاءات المترية وخصائصها طوبولوجيا وتطبيقاتها
Authors: فرج انعام نعمة , عبد سلوى سلمان
Published: July 2024

في هذا البحث نقدم اولا مفهوم الفضاء المتري  المستطيل ذو القيمة المعقدة والذي يعمم مفهوم الفضاء المتري المستطيل ذو القيمة المعقدة. بعد ذلك، تم الحصول على بعض الخصائص المترية والطوبولوجيا، ونتائج النقطة الصامدة والفضاء –b المتري المستطيل ذو القيمة المعقدة والأمثلة المرتبطة ببعض التطبيقات الانكماشية في حالة مساحات مترية  مستطيلة ذات قيمة معقدة. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، سوف نقوم بتعزيز النتيجة الرئيسية من خلال التطبيق، حيث يتم إعطاء الحل المشترك الوحيد لنظام معادلة أوريسون التكاملية.
AODV, DSDV, and DSR Protocols of Routing: A Comparative Study in VANETs Using Network Simulator-2
Authors: Al-Nasir Ahmed Waleed Khalil , Mubarek Foad Salem
Published: July 2024

Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANETs) are a group or a collection of wireless moving nodes (mobile-nodes) that spontaneously forms a network and functions with-out a central controller or coordinator. Mobile Ad Hoc Networks include the subset known as Vehicle Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs). The unpredictability of the multi-hop network design is further compounded by the fact that in MANET and VANET, nodes move around at their whim. Many well-known routing methods have been proposed to facilitate data flow between the different nodes of a wireless network. The NS-2 simulation in this research paper compares the performance of the protocols (reactive and proactive) of AODV, DSR, and DSDV across a variety of metrics, including "throughput, control overhead, packet delivery ratio, and average end-to-end latency". Simulations showed that different routing protocols may optimize the (VANET) connectivity and throughout. Moreover, the evaluations also illustrates the impact of sizes for the network and routing protocols on "packet loss, packet delivery ratio, average end-to-end delay and overhead transmission".