bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of different blended fertilizer types and rates for better yield of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) at Mirab Abaya, Southern Ethiopia
Authors:   Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, SARI, P.O. Box 2228, Arba Minch, Ethiopia., Menisho Tarekegn Keriso , Getahun Metadel Minaye ,   Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, SARI, P.O. Box 2228, Arba Minch, Ethiopia., Ewunetu Zeleke Eromo ,   Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, SARI, P.O. Box 2228, Arba Minch, Ethiopia., Kayida Ewnet Zeleke ,   Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, SARI, P.O. Box 2228, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
Published: January 2024

In Ethiopia, the common bean has been cultivated in different parts of the country. However, average national and regional yield is low due to various biotic and abiotic stresses like diseases, insect pests, drought, and nutritional deficiencies. Hence, this experiment was conducted in 2018 and 2019 cropping season to determine the optimum rates and types of blended fertilizer for maximum yield of common bean in Mirab Abaya woreda, Southern Ethiopia. The experiment was comprised of eight treatments; control, 100 kg NPS +10 kg urea (23 , 36, 7), 142 kg NPS + 42 kg urea (46 , 54 ,10), 189 kg NPS + 72 kg urea (69 , 72 ,13) , 100 kg NPSB + 11 kg urea ( 23, 36 , 6.7, 0.71), 150 kg NPSB + 42 kg urea, 200 kg NPSB + 72 kg urea (69, 72, 13 1.4 ) and 150 kg NPSB + 141 kg urea (92, 54, 10, 1.07) ha-1 blended fertilizers; and was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Data on growth and yield related parameters were collected and analyzed using SAS software. The significant effect of blended fertilizers was observed on plant height, branches number per plant and grain yield and non-significant on pods number per plant and seeds number per pod of common bean. The highest grain yield (3858 kg) was obtained with 100 kg NPS + 10 kg ha-1 urea application, while the lowest (3025 kg) ha-1 was obtained from control. The highest net return of 33072 Eth-birr ha-1 with marginal rate of return of 354% and 26524 Eth-birr ha-1 with marginal rate of return of 1481% were obtained from the application of 100 kg ha-1 of NPS blended fertilizer with 10 kg urea ha-1 and 200 kg ha-1 of NPSB blended fertilizer combined with 72 kg urea ha-1 respectively. Therefore, based on the yield response and economic indicators, it is recommended to apply 100 kg ha-1 of NPS blended fertilizer along with 10 kg urea ha-1 for common bean at Mirab Abaya, Southern Ethiopia and areas with the same soil conditions and agro ecology.
Soil degradation assessment of some selected land use in two Agro ecological zones of Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Soil Science, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria., Ibrahim A. K. , Bappah M. ,   Department of Agricultural Technology, Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa, Nigeria., Muhammad Z. ,   School of Secondary Education (Vocational), Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, Nigeria.
Published: January 2024

Soil degradation remains a global environmental phenomenon caused by anthropogenic activities. The assessment of degradation status of soils in some selected land uses of two agro ecological zones of Gombe state was carried out. Representative soil samples from four land uses were collected from 0 - 30 cm depths (cultivated, Fadama, forest and mining land). The soil samples were labeled, air-dried, crushed, sieved through a 2 mm mesh, and subjected to various physical and chemical analyses. Data collected were subjected to descriptive statistics and soil degradation assessment was done following standard procedures. The levels of degradation of soils were assessed using the standard indicators and criteria for land degradation assessment by the Global Assessment of Land Degradation. Analytical data from each sample were placed in a degradation class by matching the soil characteristics with the land degradation indicators, while estimation of the overall degree of degradation was arrived at mathematically, using physical, chemical, and biological parameters. The results shows that the textural class of the soil ranged from clay to sandy loam. Permeability ranged from 0.10 to 7.97 cm hr-1 corresponding low to high permeability. Bulk density ranged from 1.24 to 1.62 g cm-3. Organic matter was very low in all the study sites. Available phosphorus ranged from 6.2 to 15.5 mgkg-1. Total nitrogen was predominantly low (0.05 – 0.08%) in all the land uses. Exchangeable Sodium Percentage (ESP) of the sites depicted that most of the soils were non sodic soils (0.71 – 1.61%). The potential for all the land uses are moderately degraded varied from Fadama land (41.67%), cultivated land (44.44%), mining land (47.22%) and forest land (50%), respectively. The major barriers in the study areas were low fertility, and soil conservation measures. In order to optimize crop production in these areas, there may be need to introduce soil conservation measures. The practice may include use of farm yard manure, compost, crop residues, green manure or poultry manure to boost soil fertility. Regular monitoring of the fertility status of the soils is encouraged.
Population Growth and Chlorophyll Content of Spirulina platensis Fertilized with Azolla microphylla
Authors: Putra Muhammad Aliv Kusuma , Nurrachmi Irvina , Effendi Irwan
Published: January 2024

Spirulina platensis is a marine microalga that has the potential as a natural fish feed and is considered an absolute food supplement to combat malnutrition in some countries. Azolla microphylla is a water fern that has been cultivated, contains high protein, grows quickly, and is widely found in tropical waters. This study analyzed the effect of liquid fertilizer of A.microphylla on population growth and chlorophyll content of S. platensis. A completely randomized design (CRD) was used and the treatments were A (3 mL/L), B (5 mL/L) and C (7 mL/L), D (negative control without liquid fertilizer), and E (positive control, addition of 1 ml/L Walne fertilizer). The measurement results showed that the water quality during the study was in good condition, the water temperature ranged from 28-29 C, pH (7-8), and salinity (25 - 26 ppt). The highest population density level of S. platensis (321,500 cells/mL) was recorded in treatment B. Then followed by treatment D (270,600 cells/mL), treatment C (260,000 cells/mL), treatment A (220,000 cells/mL) and treatment E (150,000 cells/mL). The highest chlorophyll content was found in treatment C of 0.362 g/L, treatment D (0.302 g/L), treatment A (0.182 g/L), treatment B (0.250 g/L), and treatment E (0.072 g/L).
Isolation of the fungus on Mantis shrimp (Squilla mantis) trafficked at the fish quarantine station for quality control of fishery products safety (SKIPM) Pekanbaru
Authors: Rohita Anggi , Feliatra Feliatra , Suwandari Dini
Published: January 2024

Mantis shrimp as one of the foods that come from the sea and ponds is not immune from disease infection, one of which is infection by fungi. Mantis shrimp (Squilla mantis) is one of the crustaceans that has a physical shape resembling a praying mantis. This research was conducted on January– February , 2022, at the Fish Quarantine Station for Quality Control and Safety of Fishery Products (SKIPM) Pekanbaru, Riau. The research method used is the survey method. Mantis shrimp samples came from Bengkalis which were trafficked at SKIPM Pekanbaru. The results of the incubation in the first isolation stage that have been overgrown with fungi, then the purification stage is carried out. The fungus that grows is carried out in the staining stage to make it easier to observe the fungus under a microscope. Furthermore, the identification of fungi in mantis shrimp using a microscope and referring to the book Identifying Filamentous Fungi. The results showed that there were 2 types of fungi, namely Fusarium sp. and Penicillium sp.
Endangered Shark Species Identified in Bintan Island Waters, Riau Island Province, Indonesia.
Authors: Amani Mutia Dhiya , Sari Rika Permata , Effendi Irwan
Published: January 2024

Shark is one of the fish caught and traded around Bintan Island, Indonesia. There are at least 13 species of shark and of which there are 3 species that are already in endangered status. This research was conducted from January 2 to June 30 at the Padang Coastal Marine Resources Management Center (PCMRMC), Tanjung Pinang Work Unit. The purpose of this study was to identify the species of deep shark whose population is critically endangered and endangered in the waters around Bintan Island, Riau Island Province, Indonesia. Shark identification is done by observing the shark's physical body in whole or in part. Includes color, fin shape, tooth shape, motif. A number of 3 critically endangered and endangered shark species were identified from Bintan Island waters, namely the scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini Griffith & Smith, 1834), zebra shark (Stegostoma tigrinum), and sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus). All of these sharks are still caught, consumed and traded in this area. According to the IUCN, the current population conservation status of them is critically endangered (scalloped hammerhead), and endangered (zebra shark and sandbar shark).
Identification of Diversity of Coral Fish Species in the Rumpon Area in Banyak Island District, Aceh Singkil Regency
Authors: Arif Hamzanul , Burhanis Burhanis
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine the diversity and abundance of reef fish around FADs in Balai Island Waters. This research was conducted in October - December 2022 in the waters of Balai Island, Aceh Singkil Regency. The method used is a Stationary Visual Census then identified using the reef fish identification guidebook. Based on the results of the study, 9 species of reef fish were identified, consisting of 6 species. The abundance of reef fish is 1.3 is included in the medium category, the diversity index is 1.676 medium category, uniformity is 0.935 abundance category, and dominance is 0.209 low category
Composition of Catch Results from Gombang Fishing Tools in Prapat Tunggal Village, Bengkalis District, Riau Province
Authors: Mahrani Desi , Zain Jonny , Isnaniah Isnaniah
Published: January 2024

One of the livelihoods of the people of Prapat Tunggal Village, Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province, is fishing. The fishing gear fishermen operate is longline, gombang, drier, and gill nets. The research was conducted in June to determine the composition of catches from gombang fishing gear in Prapat Tunggal Village. The method used is a survey method and descriptive analysis. From the results of this research, the number of catches from gombang fishing equipment was 153.77 kg or 433,290 fish. The dominant net is rebon shrimp, which is the main catch of 77.90% of the total weight of the trap and the bycatch catch of 20.92%, as well as the discard catch of 1.17%.
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Workplace Violence among Nurses Working in Selected Hospital of Chitwan District
Authors: Sedain Prativa , Sapkota Keshab Raj , Upadhyay Hari Prasad
Published: January 2024

Background: Workplace violence represents an escalating global challenge that is not only a public health concern but also a significant social issue. The objective of this study is to find the prevalence and associated factors of workplace violence among Nurses of selected hospital. Methods: A hospital based cross- sectional study was carried out among nurses working various hospital of Bharatpur, Chitwan between November 2022 to March 2023. A self-structured questionnaire was used for data collection using Google form. Descriptive and analytical study were used to analyze data. Frequency and percentage were used for categorical data while mean and standard deviation were used for continuous variables. Chi-square test were used association between workplace violence with sociodemographic. p-value <00.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: Prevalence of work place violence is 43.6% (with 95% CI as 36.7% to 50.40%). Majority of the nurses were victim from verbal abuse (71.91%) followed by physical violence (21.34%) and least (6.75) were suffered from sexual violence. Also, 53.93% violence were occurred inside the health institution Age (p-value=0.017), ethnicity (p-value=0.042), marital status (p-value=0.0209) and position in the hospital (p-value=0.033) was found to be statistically significant with the prevalence of violence. Conclusions: The existence of workplace violence within the healthcare institutions in this region is a pressing issue and a social challenge. Verbal abuse is more prevalent than physical aggression and sexual harassment in the majority of hospitals.
Immediate Outcomes in Neonates Born to Diabetic Mothers
Authors: Sah Vijay Kumar , Yadav Sunil Kumar , Giri Arun , Singh Sandip Kumar
Published: January 2024

Background: Infants born to diabetic mothers are at a higher risk of developing complications like macrosomia, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, polycythemia, hyperbilirubinemia, prematurity, transient tachypnea of newborn, respiratory distress syndrome, birth asphyxia, congenital heart diseases etc. The predominant causes of mortality are congenital anomaly, birth trauma, respiratory distress syndrome, prematurity and unexplained still birth. Hence this present study was conducted to study the incidence of complications among neonates of diabetic mothers.

Materials and Methods: This was hospital-based observational study conducted in NICU and postnatal ward of a tertiary care hospital among 55 neonates. A detailed maternal history and complications during labor were recorded. Investigations like glucose estimation, PCV, serum calcium, serum bilirubin were done. The incidence of complications was assessed in terms of frequency and percentage.

Results: Complications related to maternal diabetes were observed among 33 (18.15%) neonates. They were hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, hyperbilirubinemia and polycythemia. Among them, hypoglycemia was the most common complication observed among 13(23.63%) neonates followed by hyperbilirubinemia among 10 (18.18%) neonates.

Conclusion: Hypoglycemia was the most common complication followed by hyperbilirubinemia among infants born to diabetic mothers.
Surgical Experience of Reconstruction of Distal Lower Limb Soft Tissue Defect with Reverse Sural Artery Flap with Cutaneous Pedicle
Authors: Jha Ranjib Kumar , Thapa Santosh , Rajthala Asish
Published: January 2024

Background: The soft tissue reconstruction of distal leg, ankle and foot is always challenging to orthopaedic surgeons. Among many available options, the reverse sural artery flap is technically easy local option to cover soft tissue defect. We aim to share our experience of reverse sural fasciocutaneous flaps for reconstruction of distal leg soft tissue defect.

Materials and Methods: An observational retrospective study was conducted on all cases that had undergone reverse sural flap surgery between February 2019 to January 2023 in orthopedic department of Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital. The following variables were gathered for analysis: hospital stay duration, postoperative complications, etiology and duration of the wound, wound site and size, number of surgeries, associated trauma, surgery time and technical details, and final outcome in terms of flap survival.

Results: Out of 20 cases, sixteen were male and 4 were female. The mean age was 36 years. Seven cases (35%) had associated comorbidities. The most common etiology was trauma and most common sites was ankle and calcaneus (60%) followed by distal leg (35%) and foot (5%). The graft survival rate was 85%. Three cases (15%) had partial flap necrosis and one (5%) had venous congestion.

Conclusion: The reverse sural artery flap is easy, versatile and reliable technique to cover soft tissue defect in distal leg, ankle and foot.
Fracture Mechanics Induced by Drilling and Blasting in Underground Openings: Prevailing Practices and Studies
Authors: Katuwal Tek Bahadur , Adhikari Sailesh
Published: January 2024

This article presents the prevailing practices and literature review on the study of fracture mechanics of rock mass, during the construction of underground openings, by drill and blast method (DBM). The paper makes an introductory discussion on basic fracture and failure mechanics on the rock, followed by a review due to the blast-induced failure mechanism. The damage zone in drill and blast openings is discussed which is followed by the conclusions of the literature. DBM is a widely acceptable and broadly applicable approach in the underground construction method. The blasting damaged zones are classified as the borehole expansion zone, crushed zone, nonlinear fracture zone, and radial crack propagation zone. Blasting activities create stress waves in construction work, which fundamentally influence the fracture and failure mechanics of rock with pre-existing discontinuities, in-situ stress, and groundwater conditions. On the other hand, the cumulative action of subsequent explosion gas and stress waves defines the final damage limit and crack pattern map. Thus, it is of utmost importance to investigate the blast-induced fracture and failure mechanism to mitigate the instability in the underground openings.
Testing the limits of multiplex respiratory virus assays for SARS-CoV-2 at high cycle threshold values: Comparative performance of cobas 6800/8800 SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B, Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV, and cobas Liat SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B
Authors: Matic Nancy , Lawson Tanya , Ritchie Gordon , Lowe Christopher F , Romney Marc G
Published: January 2024

Background:

Multiplex real-time RT-PCR assays for respiratory pathogens are valuable tools to optimize laboratory workflow and turnaround time. At a time when resurgence of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases have been widely observed along with continued transmission of SARS-CoV-2, timely identification of all circulating respiratory viruses is crucial. This study evaluates the detection of low viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 by four multiplex molecular assays: Roche cobas 6800/8800 SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Test, Cepheid Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV, cobas Liat SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B, and a laboratory-developed test (LDT).

Methods:

Retrospective upper respiratory tract specimens positive for various respiratory viruses at a range of cycle threshold (Ct) values (18–40) were tested by four multiplex assays. Positive and negative percent agreement (PPA and NPA) with validated RT-PCR assays were calculated.

Results:

A total of 82 samples were assessed, with discordant results observed in a portion of the samples (10/82, 12.2%) where Ct values were >33. The majority of the discordant results (6/10, 60%) were false negatives. Overall, PPA was 100% (58/58) for cobas 6800, 97.4% (38/39) for GeneXpert, 100% (17/17) for Liat, and 90.5% (57/63) for the LDT. PPA for the LDT increased to 92.1% after manual review of amplification curves.

Conclusions:

Commercial multiplex respiratory virus assays have good performance for samples with medium to high viral loads (Ct values <33). Laboratories should consider appropriate test result review and confirmation protocols to optimize sensitivity, and may consider reporting samples with additional interpretive comments when low viral loads are detected.
Selección crítica de la publicación científica mediante interrogantes axiológicas
Authors: Argota-Pérez George , Argota-Pérez Yadira , Alvarez-Becerra Rina María
Published: January 2024

Las interrogantes axiológicas son barreras que permiten identificar los errores metodológicos en la aceptación de las publicaciones científicas. El objetivo del estudio fue describir la selección crítica de la publicación científica mediante interrogantes axiológicas. El estudio se realizó en febrero del 2023. Mediante un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia desde el Google Académico se seleccionaron los 47 artículos de revisión comprendidos desde el 2022 al 2023. Se usó signos booleanos donde la ecuación de búsqueda fue en idioma inglés: "scientific writing" AND "scientific manuscript preparation" OR "scientific writing skills". La selección crítica de la publicación científica mediante interrogantes axiológicas describió, que hubo un bajo número de citas, y quizás la metodología no se detalló lo suficiente donde el 93,62% de los artículos científicos presentaron menos de 10 citas. Se concluyó, que las interrogantes axiológicas sobre el artículo científico posibilitaron la valoración contribuyente. El número de citaciones en los artículos científicos condicionan la posibilidad que se referencia.
Improving the technology for the production of raw dried beef products
Authors: Bal-Prylypko Larysa , Nikolaenko Mykola , Kanishchev Oleksandr , Beiko Liudmyla , Holembovska Nataliia
Published: January 2024

The relevance of this work lies in the need to reduce the negative impact on human health of sodium nitrite (food additive E250), which is added to meat products, in particular to raw dried sausages, in order to accelerate their maturation and give them the shades familiar to consumers. The aim of the work is to improve the technology for the production of raw dried beef products based on the use of modern biotechnological approaches, sea salt and the natural colouring agent betanin, and beetroot juice as a substitute for sodium nitrite. This goal was achieved through the implementation of a mixed salting method, whereby the surface of the meat semi-product was rubbed with a reduced amount of salt, including 0.0005 kilograms of sodium nitrite per kilogram of meat weight, compared to standard technology, and the rest of the salting mixture, which contained 0.0045 sodium nitrite, was injected deep into the semi-product as an aqueous solution. The source of nitrite was beetroot juice rich in nitrate ion, 0.03 dm3 of which contained 0.0052 kilograms of sodium nitrate, sufficient to synthesize 0.0045 kilograms of nitrite ion per kilogram of meat raw material. The chosen salting method reduced the amount of sodium nitrite from 0.015 to 0.005 kilograms per kilogram of meat product compared to the classical method, and the addition of beetroot juice made it possible to give the product a uniform colour throughout. Contamination of the product with dangerous microflora was prevented by adding a preparation containing bacteria of the Pediococcus acidilactici and Staphylococcus carnosus strains to the syringe solution. A positive effect of Pediococcus acidilactici was found, which was achieved by accelerating the pH of the meat mass to 5.0÷5.5, which stopped the growth of most dangerous microorganisms, including Shigella spp., Salmonella spp., Clostridium difficile and Escherichia coli. The product was protected from the development of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria by bacteria of the Staphylococcus carnosus strain. The proposed technology can be used in the food industry in the manufacture of raw meat products, which will significantly reduce the negative impact of sodium nitrite on human health
Relationship between hepatitis C virus аnd cardiovascular disease
Authors:   Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, Dunaeva N.V. ,   Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Almazov National Medical Research Center; Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, Gusev D.A. ,   Almazov National Medical Research Center; Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Botkin Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital; Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
Published: January 2024

Aim. To present the literature data on the features of the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Key points. The latest data on the relationship of hepatitis C virus (HCV) with the development and course of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are presented, clinical manifestations and pathogenesis are described, damage to the cardiovascular system in HCV-associated cryoglobulinemia and issues of heart transplantation from HCV-infected donors are highlighted. Conclusion. Hepatitis C virus is a risk factor for the development and progression of various CVD, which is associated with an increased mortality rate of patients, including due to cardiovascular causes. The pathogenetic mechanisms of the virus' effect on the cardiovascular system are diverse and require further study. Increasing the availability of antiviral therapy will have a positive effect on reducing the risk of developing CVD. Heart transplantation from HCV-infected donors is not currently a problem for global health, which can be used to increase the availability of heart transplants for patients in need. Key words: chronic hepatitis C, cardiovascular system, heart, cryoglobulinemia, transplantation.
توكيد الفعل المضارع بالنون
Authors: المصري مريم غسان سامي
Published: January 2024

الأهداف: تهدف الدراسة إلى التعرف على البنية الصوتية لنوني التوكيد الثقيلة، والخفيفة، واستخدامها استخدامًا صحيحًا مع الأفعال الصحيحة والمعتلة، وعند إسناد الفعل إلى ألف الاثنين، وواو الجماعة وياء المخاطبة، ليتوج البحث بما يخدم اللغة العربية في دراستها، وتدريسها، وبيان أهميتها في استيعاب التنظير اللساني الحديث، ودخولها في منهل الدرس العالمي. المنهجية: تعتمد الدراسة على المنهج التحليلي الذي يقوم على تفسير العلاقات الصوتية والصرفية لظاهرة النون المتصلة بالأفعال الصحيحة والمعتلة بالواو، أو الياء. خلاصة الدرسة: حاولنا بهذه الخطوات التحليلية أن نبين ما حدث للفعل المضارع صحيح الآخر والمعتل الآخر وما يجري فيه عند توكيده بالنون، ومعرفة التغيرات؛ لنتعرف إلى الفاعل، بالإضافة إلى مواضع حذف النون التي كانت في الفعل، وأسباب حذف النون من الناحية الصوتية، والصرفية.
Value Of Sacred Monuments in Social Sciences and Art Sciences – Theory and Practice
Authors: Chudy-Laskowska Katarzyna , Sadowska Beata , Stępnicka Nina , Zimon Grzegorz
Published: January 2024

Przedmiotem rozważań jest postrzeganie wartości zabytków sakralnych z różnych perspektyw nauk społecznych, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem ekonomii, socjologii oraz psychologii i filozofii. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie możliwych sposobów postrzegania wartości zabytków sakralnych oraz podkreślenie, że o ich wymiarze decydują również aspekty subiektywne. Zamiarem szczegółowym publikacji jest ocena znaczenia wartości zabytków sakralnych dla interesariuszy w korelacji z Analizą Wartościowania Zabytków Waltera Frodela, stosowaną w konserwacji (nauki o sztuce). Opracowanie ma charakter przeglądowy i zostało przygotowane na podstawie przeglądu literatury oraz wyników własnych badań empirycznych (pilotażowych) autorów. Do kwerendy wykorzystano test ANOVA Kruskala-Wallisa oraz test niezależności chi-kwadrat Pearsona. Brak legalnej definicji zabytków sakralnych spowodował, że zaproponowano autorską definicję. Analiza wykazała, że największą wartością dla respondentów jest wartość historyczna zabytków sakralnych, a najniższą wartość techniczna. Mieszkający w mieście częściej wskazywali na konsumpcjonizm jako cechę obniżającą wartość i znaczenie zabytków sakralnych.
Introducing Leather in Wearable Triboelectric Generators
Authors:   Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of West Attica, P. Ralli & Thivon 250, 12241 Athens, Greece, Repoulias Aristeidis , Kazani Ilda ,   Textile and Fashion Department, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Sheshi “Nënë Tereza”, No. 1, 1001 Tirana, Albania, Galata Sotiria F ,   Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of West Attica, P. Ralli & Thivon 250, 12241 Athens, Greece, Cela Sindi ,   Textile and Fashion Department, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Sheshi “Nënë Tereza”, No. 1, 1001 Tirana, Albania, Vassiliadis Savvas ,   Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of West Attica, P. Ralli & Thivon 250, 12241 Athens, Greece
Published: January 2024

Leather is a well-known material with a wide range of applications in clothing, footwear, protection, accessories and furnishing. Further on it is reported in only a few triboelectric series tables, as a material which has an intensive tendency to become positive. In the hereby study, its triboelectric potentials are examined to be used as part of a triboelectric generator which would be part of clothing. Natural leather from cows and sheep was used. Samples of 25 cm2 area were cut and examined together with Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) material, using a prototype measuring triboelectric generator device under a force of 0.5 N. The highest Vpp values were given by the front (grain) side of cow and sheep thin samples, reaching a mean Vpp of 1293 and 1233 mV respectively. In all the tests, the front side of the samples performed better than their back (flesh) as a triboelectric surface. Additionally, the thin samples performed better than the thick ones and the less stiff samples performed better than the stiff ones. The outcoming voltages seem promising in comparison to other ordinary natural materials previously studied. The results point to the potential of leather usage in wearable triboelectric generators.
METHOD OF FUNCTIONING AND REALIZATION OF ONTOLOGY-BASED INTELLIGENT AGENT FOR PARSING THE NATURAL-LANGUAGE SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATIONS
Authors: PAVLOVA O. , BODNAR M. , HNATCHUK Yelyzaveta ,   Khmelnytskyi National University
Published: January 2024

The paper is devoted to development of ontology-based intelligent agent for parsing the natural-language software requirements specifications. The paper develops a method of functioning, structure and realization of ontology-based intelligent agent for parsing the natural-language software requirements specifications. The simplicity of the method of functioning the intelligent agent provides high-speed parsing of natural-language specifications. The developed intelligent agent makes it possible to perform the analysis of natural-language specifications to determine the presence or absence of attributes needed to determine the non-functional characteristics-components of software quality. As a result of such parsing, the proposed intelligent agent determines the number and percentage of missing attributes, displays which attributes are missing for a particular subcharacteristics of non-functional characteristics, and also forms a real ontology for non-functional characteristics. The results of the operation of the intelligent agent are then used to assess the sufficiency of information (attributes) to determine the non-functional characteristics-components of software quality, and can also be used as recommendations for developers of specifications (requirements’ engineers) with the purpose of providing the maximum quantity of attributes, which are necessary to determine the non-functional characteristics, in the specifications of software requirements.
Sociopreneurship model, through sustainability entrepreneurship training for women's groups Study of matching fund program in Jatisari village, Lumajang District Indonesia
Authors: Hudi Setyobakti Moh. , Heni Heni , Abrori Imam , Yatminiwati Mimin
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to study the phenomenon of the idea of ​​social entrepreneurship in the business sector at Dfanda Rotan UMKM. The method used is to conduct observations and interviews with informants who own MSMEs and community members of the women's group who have joined the Dfanda Rattan business. The results obtained show that the emergence of entrepreneurial social attitudes for entrepreneurs is influenced by the factual conditions faced by businessmen. Businesses that depart from zero point have been felt by business people so they feel the joys and sorrows. The development of market demand is answered by raising workers in a community empowerment scheme with women's groups in their villages, so that synergy is built. This condition was finally able to answer industrial problems and social disparities in the region.
Community Empowerment Before And After The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Irdiana Sukma , Yunus Ariyono Kurniawan , Noor Khairullah Mohammad
Published: January 2024

This article exploits entrepreneurial research on community empowerment before and after the covid 19 pandemic. The purpose of this research is to provide a view to business actors in Indonesia, that the covid 19 pandemic is not an obstacle to continue to progress and develop. A review of 35 existing articles shows that entrepreneurship before the COVID-19 pandemic has grown by 5% per year. This development is in line with the increasing economy in Indonesia in the MSME sector. However, this development experienced a significant decline due to the covid 19 pandemic. This decline spurred people to be more productive in looking for business opportunities. An overview of several studies during 2014 to 2021 can answer how entrepreneurs can survive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Green Marketing Effect On Green Brand Imagesand Purchase Intention Starbucks Coffee Lombok Epicentrum Mall
Authors: Himayatun Nazilin Takia , Sulhaini Sulhaini , Furkan LM
Published: January 2024

The study aimed at testing the effect of green marketing on green brand image and purchase intention. The type of research used is causal associative research with a quantitative approach. The data collection method used a sample survey method. The number of respondents in the study was one hundred respondents and the sampling technique used in this study used convenience sampling. The analysis tool used is Path Analysis using SmartPLS. The results of the analysis show that: First, the better the green marketing, the better the Green Brand Image created by Starbucks Coffee. Second, the better the influence of Green Marketing, the higher the Purchase Intention level of Starbucks Coffee. Third, The better the influence of the Green Brand Image, the higher the Purchase Intention level of Starbucks Coffee Lombok Epicentrum Mall.
The Influence of Human Resource Quality, Work Motivation, Work Culture and Utilization of Information Technology on Employee Performance in Binakal District, Bondowoso Regency
Authors: Kusnadi Kusnadi , Firdaus Muhammad , Indah Handayani Yuniorita
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of the quality of human resources, work motivation, work culture and the use of information technology on employee performance. The population in this study were all employees in the Binakal Subdistrict, Bondowoso Regency, with a total of 44 people with the sample in this study being the entire population with the sampling method using the saturated sample technique. The research method uses quantitative methods with analytical tools using Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The results showed that the first hypothesis (H1) was accepted, meaning that the quality of human resources, work motivation, work culture and the use of information technology simultaneously had a significant effect on performance. The second hypothesis (H2) is accepted, meaning that the quality of human resources partially has a significant effect on performance. The third hypothesis (H3) is accepted, meaning that work motivation partially has a significant effect on performance. The fourth hypothesis (H4) is accepted, meaning that work culture partially has a significant effect on performance. The fifth hypothesis (H5) is accepted, meaning that the use of information technology partially has a significant effect on performance. The Coefficient of Determination (R Square) The F test shows the simultaneous influence of the quality of human resources, work motivation, work culture and the use of information technology together have an effect of 87.70% of the performance of employees in Binakal District, Bondowoso Regency, while 12.30% is influenced by other factors that are not used in the study.
Consumer Behavior In Purchasing On The TIKTOK Shop Marketplace
Authors: HP Agustin , Amin Syaiful , Indra Deva
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine consumer decision-making behavior in purchasing products through the tiktok shop. Factors considered by consumers include product quality, Online Customer Reviews, Customer Ratings and promotions and their influence on purchasing decisions on the Tiktok shop Marketplace. This research uses a quantitative approach with a total of 80 respondents. The results show that simultaneously product quality, Online Customer Reviews and Customer Ratings and promotions have a significant effect on consumer decisions in purchasing at the Tiktok shop, but partially only Online Customer Reviews and Customer Ratings have a significant effect on consumer decisions while product quality and promotions do not influence consumer decision making. The results of the study also show that consumer behavior in purchasing at the Tiktok shop is more dominantly influenced by customer ratings. The regression model in this study is good enough because it contributes quite a lot, namely 87.7%. The results of this study also provide benefits to marketers to design marketing strategies at the Tiktok shop by always maintaining and responding to comments on online customer reviews and customer ratings
Building Family Economic Resilience through Food Preparation Behavior in the Maqhasid Sharia Perspective
Authors: Nur Siti Khayisatuzahro
Published: January 2024

Consumption patterns that tend to be excessive have implications for the inability of families to cope with excessive spending. Of course if this is not addressed immediately, it can threaten the ability and economic resilience of a family. In overcoming this, it is necessary to have a breakthrough in public behavior in helping overcome the problem of inappropriate consumption. The food preparation method is intended as the right step in determining healthy and economical consumption patterns for family members. Of course, if this is explored in terms of Sharia, then food preparation techniques can be categorized into 3 levels of basic needs for a Muslim, namely dharuriyah, hajjiyah, and tahsiniyah. In this case, food preparation as a dharuriyah need as a basic food need that must be fulfilled. Then the needs of hajjiyah and tahsiniyah are classified into secondary and tertiary needs in fulfilling the peace of life of a Muslim. Then if viewed based on its purpose, food preparation is classified as a basic need in protecting property (hifzul maal), protecting the soul (hifzun Naas), protecting offspring (Hifzun nasl), protecting religion (hifzu Din).
Motivational Factor Analysis Intention To Buy Recycled Products: Self Determination Theory Concepts
Authors: S.Sos.I,MM Yuliatin Azizah,
Published: January 2024

Business opportunities have opened, and public awareness of the importance of waste management is increasing. However, the research results have not proven the main factors motivating consumers to purchase recycled products. Motivation is an important thing in influencing the intention to buy recycled products. Confirmatory factor analysis was carried out to examine motivation with the concept of self-determination theory (SDT). The study involved 110 respondents using a random probability sampling method to analyze confirmatory factors. The SPSS 25 calculator is used. The results explaining the 2 factors should be removed because they are not suitable for viewing purchase motivation. The findings show that motivation does not use the 6 continuums of SDT but only produces 3 variables, namely motivation, external regulation, and intrinsic development, which are all factors that foster a feeling of pleasure towards recycled products. Intrinsic development is a new variable that deserves to be re-examined. The values of recycled products must be put forward in building motivation so that the intention to purchase recycled products can be formed so that the marketing of recycled products matches their market goals.
Evaluating Individual Involvement in Shaping Information Security Culture
Authors: Prasetyo Nur Andita , Hermansyah Masud , Sabilirrasyad Iqbal , Azim Fauzan
Published: January 2024

In the increasingly advanced digital era, information security has become a crucial aspect for various organizations worldwide. In facing these challenges, organizations rely not only on sophisticated security technologies but also on active participation and involvement of individuals in shaping a strong information security culture. Information security culture encompasses the attitudes, values, and behaviors of individuals when it comes to addressing information security risks. This research aims to evaluate the individual involvement in shaping the information security culture within an organization. The study will involve measuring the level of individual awareness of information security, individual knowledge of information security, compliance with security policies and procedures, as well as individual behaviors in maintaining information security. Data collection will be done using a questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. Awareness has an average total score of 13.20833333 and an average dimension score of 4.40277778. Meanwhile, knowledge has the same value as compliance and behavior, with an average total score of 13.27083333 and an average dimension score of 4.42361111. The results of this research reveal that the research subject has the lowest awareness value compared to other dimensions, while knowledge, compliance, and behavior have the same values. Overall, the research subject exhibits a relatively good information security culture, although it is not perfect.
Youth Unemployment and Financial Crises: A Systemic Literature Review
Authors: Hasan Zainul , Sabilirrasyad Iqbal
Published: January 2024

Youth unemployment is a topic that needs more attention when considering a country's economic structure. As a result, researchers worldwide are intrigued by the opportunity to delve deeper into this subject, particularly in the aftermath of financial crises. The primary focus of this study is to examine previous research on youth unemployment and identify potential avenues for further investigation. The objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of the youth unemployment research landscape using the PRISMA Protocol to evaluate the performance of scholarly articles and identify themes that warrant exploration within the realm of youth unemployment. The research data encompassed metadata sourced from Scopus, Google Scholar, and Crossref databases spanning the years 2012 to 2015. All relevant information was exported in the Research Information System (RIS) format and subsequently analyzed employing VOSViewer software. A total of 2,012 article metadata were successfully compiled. The analysis results reveal that the interplay between youth unemployment, the impact on the youth labor market, and the financial crisis constituted the predominant focus between 2012 and 2015. Research regarding youth unemployment and financial crises exhibits vast potential, including female participation, policy and institutional considerations, and macroeconomic conditions. This study can serve as a point of reference for other researchers interested in exploring the subject of youth unemployment.
Modelology — The New Science, Life and Practice Discipline
Authors: Thalheim Bernhard
Published: January 2024

Every object and every idea can be used as a model in an application scenario, if it becomes useful in the scenario as an instrument in a function. Through this use and function, an object or idea becomes a model, at least for a certain or long time for the respective model user in its context and environment. Models are works of art of thinking. They come in the most diverse forms: small ingenious, ever-present, medium-sized or even elaborate ones of imposing size and full of hidden secrets. Quiet ones, animated by a flash of inspiration. Groundbreaking and revolutionary. Methodically overwhelmingly sophisticated ones that stand on the shoulders of giants. Simple ones that are so well put together that everyone likes them and understands them and cannot refuse them. Modelology is a novel discipline that handles model development and usage in a systematic and well-founded way. We introduce the central kernels of this new science, art, and culture.
A Time-Series Semantic-Computing Method for 5D World Map System Applied to Environmental Changes
Authors: Kiyoki Yasushi , Uraki Asako , Sasaki Shiori , Chen Yukio
Published: January 2024

“Semantic space creation” and “distance-computing” are basic functions to realize semantic computing for environmental phenomena memorization, retrieval, analysis, integration and visualization. We have introduced “SPA-based (Sensing, Processing and Actuation) Multi-dimensional Semantic Computing Method” for realizing a global environmental system, “5-Dimensional World Map System”. This method is important to design new environmental systems with Cyber-Physical Space-integration to detect environmental phenomena occurring in a physical-space (real space). This method maps those phenomena to a multi-dimensional semantic-space, performs semantic computing, and actuates the semantic-computing results to the physical space with visualizations for expressing environmental phenomena, causalities and influences. As an actual system of this method, currently, the 5D World Map System is globally utilized as a Global Environmental Semantic Computing System, in SDG14, United-Nations-ESCAP: (https://sdghelpdesk.unescap.org/toolboxes). This paper presents a semantic computing method, focusing on “Time-series-Analytical Semantic-Space Creation and Semantic Distance Computing on 5D World Map System” for realizing global environmental analysis in time-series. This paper also presents the time-series analysis of actual environmental changes on 5D World Map System. The first analysis is on the depth of earthquakes Earthquake with time-series semantic computing on 5D World Map System, which occurred around the world during the period from Aug. 23rd to Aug. 28th, 2014, and Jan 7th to Jan. 13th, 2023. The second is the experimental analysis of the time-series difference extraction on glacier melting phenomena in Mont Blanc, Alps, during the period from 2013 to 2022, and Puncak Jaya (Jayawijaya Mountains), Papua, during the period from 1991 to 2020 as important environmental changes.
Browser Fingerprinting: Overview and Open Challenges
Authors: Hölbl Marko , Zadorozhny Vladimir , Welzer Družovec Tatjana , Komapara Marko , Nemec Zlatolas Lili
Published: January 2024

The central concept of browser fingerprinting is the collection of device-specific information for identification or security purposes. This chapter provides an overview of the research conducted in the field of browser fingerprinting and presents an entry point for newcomers. Relevant literature is examined to understand the current research in the field of browser fingerprinting. Both research in the field of crafting browser fingerprints and protection against it is included. Finally, current research challenges and future research directions are presented and discussed.
Quantum Gravity Consciousness Could Cause Brain Controlled Atemporal Evolution of Space-Time
Authors: Guillemant Philippe , Guyon Alice
Published: January 2024

On the question of time, there is a growing consensus in physics that a good theory of space-time should reconcile the presentism of quantum mechanics with the eternalism of general relativity, through a model that preserves both the creativity of time and the presence of the future. In previous papers (Guillemant _et al., _2018; Guillemant and Medale, 2019), we have proposed such a model through a flexible space-time requiring 6 extra dimensions, as an alternative to multiverse theories, based on the possibility of making it evolve locally in an atemporal way even if it is already realized in the future. In this paper we go further to show how a quantum gravitational consciousness should be involved in such an evolution process, involving the possibility for the brain to update the branches of space-time through the mechanisms of perception balanced by quantum gravity. This model also requires a double causality, allowing local changes in a timeline without changing its future, which should therefore exert its influence. We show that such an influence from the future could explain phenomena like intuition or serendipity, which would result from the necessity to switch timelines in the present in order to adapt to changes in the future. We finally describe a protocol to experiment this hypothesis, thus demonstrating that the flexibility of space-time is a testable theory.