bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Demographic challenges of rural areas in Latvia: reflections of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   University of Latvia, Dahs Aleksandrs , Krumins Juris ,   University of Latvia, Berzins Atis ,   University of Latvia, Lece Kristine ,   University of Latvia
Published: February 2024

Typical case of rural depopulation represents a spiral of diminishing returns between negative natural population growth, shrinking employment opportunities, out-migration of the young, active and creative individuals and degrading socio-economic environments needed to support them. In 2020, health measures introduced due to COVID-19 pandemic by many European countries, including Latvia, have brought changes to the traditional concept of workplace, creating remote and hybrid working environments within multiple economic sectors. The rapid uptake of remote or hybrid working and the positive feedback of both workers and employers indicate a fundamental shift in the concept of workplace, suggesting a need to revisit the established rural population development approach. This study aims to evaluate the changes in rural population dynamics and population disposition towards demographic processes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, while assessing the possible changes in the rural demographic development approach needed in order to encompass the changing realities. Authors use available population statistics and compare results of the two consecutive nationwide population opinion surveys carried out before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latvia. Study results indicate some new opportunities and new challenges for the rural population development in Latvia. Authors conclude that rural areas can benefit from the remote work possibilities, as it reduces role of employment constraints in the rural development equation. However, remote work is still unlikely to fix the rural-urban divide in Latvia, as many rural areas are lacking the necessary infrastructure or enabling institutions necessary to attract and sustain remote workers.
Zmiany sytuacji dochodowej gospodarstw indywidualnych prowadzonych przez rolników o zróżnicowanym wieku
Authors: Klepacki Bogdan
Published: February 2024

The study presents findings regarding relations between the age of farmers and their income. The analysis was based on survey of 369 family farms carrying agricultural bookkeeping in 1989-1994. Overall, findings indicate that the financial situation of farms operated by younger farmers is much better than of those operated by older farmers. During 1984-1994 income of older population declined most rapidly. There is a noticeable relation between the farmer's age and the level of accumulation. The capital formation, as part of income of the younger farmers, dropped 2.5 times in the above period. The older farmers not only did not accumulate but their farms were faced by necessity of fixed capital consumption.
Auditors’ Risk Perception of Process Control Deficiencies: A Discrete Choice Experiment
Authors: Laghmouch Manal , Lizin Sebastien , Mendling Jan , Depaire Benoît , Jans Mieke
Published: February 2024

In risk-based auditing, data-driven analyses are often used to automatically detect process deficiencies. This introduces a challenge: the number of deficiencies is too large to inspect manually. Current approaches addressing this challenge neglect integrating the risk dimension or rely on auditors to manually integrate it. This study aims to increase the effectiveness of such data-driven analysis approaches by including the risk dimension when presenting process deficiencies for further inspection. We investigate how the deficiency type and the affected control activity are associated with perceived risk. We run a discrete choice experiment with 58 auditors interpreting deficiencies that occur in a procure-to-pay or an order-to-cash process and find that (1) deficiencies of type “missing” or deficiencies related to asset-decrementing activities are perceived as the riskiest, (2) the control activity contributes 75 percent of the risk perception, and (3) external and internal auditors share a similar risk perception.
Rethinking the Standard-Setting Process: The Role of Intangibles
Authors: Dardani Melissa A. , Gu Yu , Hu Hanxin , Medinets Ann F. , Palmon Dan , Vasarhelyi Miklos A.
Published: February 2024

This think piece looks at the traditional reporting for intangibles and concludes that the measuring and reporting of intangibles needs a structural rethinking to incorporate 21st-century technology involving new forward-looking information and methods to provide information that is consistent with current capabilities (e.g., apps, bots, multiple databases, artificial intelligence). Traditional measurement methods, first published by Fra Luca Pacioli, satisfied business needs for centuries, but they limit modern external stakeholders’ ability to evaluate and compare firms’ current performance or predict their future performance. The traditional concepts of articulation, consolidation, and valuation of intangibles are inadequate, and sometimes blatantly misleading. Further, empirical research has ignored the emergence of new circumstances in business operations and accounting technology. The goal of this think piece is to discuss the traditional backward-looking approach to financial reporting for intangibles and to outline some considerations for developing a new system.
Disparities in Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor Prescription and Dispensing in the Israeli Population—A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Weissman Yaara Leibovici , Calvarysky Bronislava , Shochat Tzippy , Korotkov Zoya , Grossman Alon , Leibovici Leonard , Turjeman Adi
Published: February 2024

OBJECTIVE

To describe disparities in prescribing and dispensing sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) in Israel.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

This was a population-based retrospective cohort study of adults with type 2 diabetes eligible for SGLT2i treatment from 2017 to 2023. The primary outcome was the time between initial eligibility and the first prescription of SGLT2i.

RESULTS

Among 32,742 eligible patients, only 53% were prescribed SGLT2i. Multivariable analyses, adjusting for death as a competing risk, revealed delays in prescription were associated with older age, Arab or Bedouin ethnicity, neoplasms, acute kidney failure, falls, previous hospitalization, urinary tract infections, and dementia. Factors associated with shorter time intervals to prescription were sex (men), medium/high socioeconomic status, and residing in an intermediate or central area of Israel.

CONCLUSIONS

Disparities in drug prescription exist, even in a country with universal health coverage. Addressing these disparities requires improvements in health care systems, education, and alert systems to overcome barriers to evidence-based interventions.
Implications of Hydrogen Sulfide in Epigenetic Controlling in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Narrative Review
Authors: Kaur Kulvinder Kochar
Published: February 2024

Previously we had we have reviewed various neurodegenerative diseases (NDD), inclusive of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), as well as Huntington’s disease (HD), role of hydrogen sulfide (H2 S), in treatment of different cancers inclusive of breast cancer, glioma, hepatocellular carcinoma along with role of epigenetics in Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD), as well as pregnancy. There by the objective of this review is provision of an exhaustive outline of the present research controlling epigenetic events correlated with NDD. Here we conducted a narrative review utilizing search engine pubmed, google scholar; web of science; embase; Cochrane review library utilizing the MeSH terms like neurodegenerative diseases (NDD); Alzheimer’s disease ; H2 S Parkinson’s disease; Huntington’s disease; hydrogen sulfide; Epigenetics; DNA methylation; Histone post-translational modifications; Histone protein acetylation; Histone methylation from 2000 till 2023 December till date. Emerging proof has initiated the unravelling of various facets by which H2 S impacts the epigenetic topography along with followed by the propagation of different NDD inclusive of AD, PD), as well as HD. H2 S possesses the capacity of modulating the crucial epigenetic machinery for instance DNA methylation, histone modifications along with noncoding RNAs influencing gene expression as well as cellular working germane to neuronal survival, neuroinflammation, as well as synaptic plasticity. Thus it is constructed how H2 S works in the form of an imperative actor amongst this close-knit network possessing the probability of opening innovative therapeutic arena. Although considerable work done, still lot of lacunae exist on the exact molecular modes plausible therapeutic repercussions of modulating the H2S quantities/its downstream targets. Finally isolation of future research directions having the objective of using the therapeutic capacity of H2 S in NDD.
Traditional Ucing-ucing Game in an Effort to Strengthen Children's Character as an Implementation of AUD Play and Games Courses
Authors: Royani Ida , Katoningsih Sri , Suriyani S
Published: February 2024

Children are the foundational generation for the development of a country, so character formation must be done from an early age. Nowadays children are less interested in traditional games and prefer games on gadgets. Teachers have a role in strengthening character. The purpose of this study is to apply the traditional game of ucing-ucing in play and games courses to strengthen the character of early childhood. It is hoped that the results of this research can be useful for prospective PGPAUD teachers so that they are motivated and be creative in the learning process. This research employs the Classroom Action Research (CAR). Data collection techniques use observation, interview, and test techniques (cycle 1 and cycle 2). The results show that there is an increase in quite a variety of traditional games that need to be explored and developed, one of which is the ucing-ucing game because it contains values such as honesty, responsibility, and cooperation. By using the traditional games, children can maintain concentration, knowledge, attitudes, skills and agility, which are purely carried out by the human brain and body. The results of observations in cycles 1 and 2 experienced an increase from 65% to 85%.
Deteksi Gas Pada Minyak Transformator Berbasis Mikrokontroler
Authors: Harahap Nurmaisinta , Kartika Kartika
Published: February 2024

Perkembangan kemajuan teknologi yang kiat pesat telah meningkatkan pentingnya listrik dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Kebutuhan akan ketersediaan energi listrik semakin meningkat dengan adanya perkembangan teknologi peralatan rumah tangga dan industri yang menggunakan energi listrik sebagai sumber tenaga, sehingga untuk menyalurkan energi listrik dari pusat pembangkit kepada konsumen diperlukan suatu sistem yang handal. Salah satu peralatan terpenting dalam sistem tenaga listrik yang digunakan untuk mentransmisikan energi listrik dari satu sirkuit ke sirkuit yang lain yang beropersi dengan menggunakan induksi magnetelektrik adalah transformator. Didalam transformator terdapat minyak transformator yang berfungsi untuk media isolasi sekaligus pendingin pada bagian utama transformator. Sebagai isolasi dan pendingin, maka perlu dilakukan perawatan transformator supaya dapat beroperasi dengan normal tanpa ada gangguan. Salah satu cara untuk mengetahui kondisi transformator dilakukan pengamatan pada minyak transformator. Pengamatan kondisi minyak tarnsformator dilakukan dengan salah satu cara yaitu pengujian kandungan gas pada minyak tarnsformator. Setelah pengujian dilakukan maka dapat diagnosis kondisi minyak transformator sebagai salah satu cara paling efektif dalam memantau kondisi transformator.
Perancangan Dan Implementasi Web Penjualan Pada Toko Juragan Laptop Second Pati
Authors: 'Arif Amron Akhsanul , Putri Devi Afriyantari Puspa
Published: February 2024

E-commerce merupakan suatu  aplikasi  dan juga proses bisnis yang  menghubungkan penjual dan pembeli melalui transaksi elektronik dan dapat membantu pihak toko dalam pemasaran produk yang maksimal yang dapat diakses secara online melalui situs atau website. Toko “Juragan Laptop Second Pati” merupakan toko yang bergerak di bidang penjualan laptop bekas . Proses penjualan pada toko ini masih manual dan belum efektif, dimana pelanggan harus datang ke toko untuk memesan dan mengetahui informasi produk. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, telah dilakukan penelitian guna mempermudah transaksi jual beli yaitu dengan menggunakan aplikasi e-commerce. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) dengan model waterfall . Model waterfall sangat cocok dalam merancang dan membangun aplikasi dan juga dalam pengembangan aplikasi dengan tingkat resiko yang   kecil   serta   waktu   pengembangan   yang   relatif   cukup   cepat. Website ini menggunakan PHP untuk bahasa pemrogramannya, Mysql untuk pengelolaan database, dan framework bootstrap untuk pengembangan front-end website. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah dibangunnya aplikasi penjualan berbasis website pada toko “Juragan Laptop Second Pati”. Berdasarkan  pengujian black box menunjukkan bahwa fitur-fitur pada aplikasi telah sesuai dengan fungsinya tanpa adanya bug atau masalah. Dan berdasarkan pengujian System Usability Scale (SUS) menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi ini termasuk dalam kategori “acceptable” atau bisa dikatakan layak dan dapat diterima oleh pengguna.
Desain Mobile Robot dengan Differential Steering untuk Penyemprot Nutrisi Tanaman Melon di Greenhouse
Authors: Farouq Ardiansyah Al , Prastiwi Renanda Putri Silvi
Published: February 2024

Maintenance of melon cultivation is still carried out conventionally even though melon plants require different nutrients in each phase of vegetative and generative development. For this reason, an automation system is needed that can help distribute nutrients and pH in each planter bag. In this study, the automation system is realized in the form of a line follower robot using a PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) control system. The PID control system is used to correct errors from measuring input variables so that the system output matches the set point value to produce the smallest possible error. Based on the results of the experiments conducted, the best PID control parameter results were obtained with a value of Kp = 10, Ki = 0.5, and Kd = 1, where these values can respond to the position of the mobile robot line follower so that it always detects the set point value and has the fastest time to reach the finish with a time of 30,450 ms.
TEXTOS MULTIMODAIS: UMA ANÁLISE DO ANÚNCIO PUBLICITÁRIO
Authors: Meirelles Reis Branco Ribeiro Maria do Carmo
Published: February 2024

Este artigo trata de textos multimodais em mensagens publicitárias. No texto multimodal a produção de significados ocorre por dois ou mais sistemas semióticos. A fundamentação teórica é a Análise Crítica do Discurso, com as vertentes sócio-cognitiva e Semiótica Social. Parte-se do pressuposto que as categorias analíticas Sociedade e Discurso precisam ser complementadas pela categoria Cognição, para se realizar uma análise crítica do discurso. Discurso define-se pelos papéis representados por seus participantes, caracterizados por suas funções e ações, todos relacionados por um macroato de fala. O discurso publicitário é uma prática social em cujo macroato de fala verifica-se a transformação do interlocutor em consumidor do produto anunciado. Em outros termos, o discurso publicitário constrói o lugar da sedução, de forma a atrair a atenção do interlocutor e induzi-lo ao consumo do que é anunciado. Para  isso, deve-se levar em conta a categoria Cognição dos participantes da prática discursiva.
Proses Perbaikan Data ODP (Optical Distribution Point) Tidak Sama dan Rename ODP Menggunakan UIM Tools Untuk Meluruskan Service di PT. TELKOM WITEL KARAWANG
Authors: Fatwa Fauzandi  , Yuliarman Saragih
Published: February 2024

Intisari — Penelitian ini mengenai perbaikan Optical Distribution Point (ODP) tidak sama dan rename ODP menggunakan UIM Tools pada unit OPTIMA di PT. Telkom Witel Karawang menyediakan service telekomunikasi, layanan informasi, dan layanan media pendidikan dan hiburan, untuk proses perbaikan Optical Distribution Point (ODP) tidak sama ini merupakan bagaian dari layanan telekomnukasi yang ada di unit OPTIMA dan salah satu masalah yang sering terjadi adalah ketidaksamaan data pada Optical Distribution Point (ODP) yang mengganggu kelancaran pelayanan, Optical Distribution Point (ODP) merupakan tempat terpusat di mana koneksi optik dari jaringan distribusi terhubung dengan pelanggan, Hasil dari implementasi ini adalah peningkatan kualitas layanan telekomunikasi di PT. Telkom Witel Karawang. Dengan data ODP yang akurat dan terbaru, proses layanan dapat berjalan dengan lancar dan efisien, dan penerapan solusi teknologi seperti UIM Tools dapat memberikan dampak baik bagi perusahaan dalam mengatasi masalah pelayanan dan meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan.

Kata kunci — Telekomunikasi, Layanan, Perbaikan, Gangguan, Optical Distribution Point (ODP), UIM Tools.
Rancang Bangun Smart Trash Bin Automation pada Smartlab Politeknik Negeri Jakarta
Authors: Irfan Alhady Muhamad , Yudha Raharja Bima , Fuadi Hasani Rifqi
Published: February 2024

Smartlab is a new laboratory in Department of Electrical Engineering, Jakarta State Polytechnic. The lab is designed to support the latest research in the telecommunications field, including the implementation of automation for the systems and items in the lab. The development of a Smart Trash Bin Automation is one of the ongoing projects. Using information and digital technology, it aids in the management and handling of waste collection. This research has created the Smart Trash Bin Automation system, which is connected to the internet using Arduino Uno Rev3 and ESP-32. This module is responsible for processing and sending data from the trash bins to a smartphone. The smartphone use Blynk application, which receives data when the systems sends notification to the users when the trash bin reaches its maximum capacity. Smart Trash Bin Automation is also equipped with an ultrasonic sensor that detects objects inside the trash bin. If an object is detected, the trash bin will open automatically, eliminating the need for users to touch the trash bin directly. The system has been tested successfully, with all devices functioting as intended.

Keywords—Arduino, ESP-32, Smartlab, Smart Trash Bin Automation, Ultrasonic sensor.
Hubungan Kekuatan Otot Tangan dengan Kemampuan Meroda pada Materi Senam Lantai Mahasiswa Pendidikan Olahraga Universitas Negeri Padang
Authors: Kurniawan Husnul Fikri , Gusti Sri
Published: February 2024

Permasalah dalam penelitian adalah diduga masih rendahnya kemampuan meroda dalam materi senam lantai pada mahasiswa pendidikan olahraga universitas negeri padang. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan kekuatan otot tangan dengan kemampuan meroda dalam materi senam lantai pada mahasiswa pendidikan olahraga universitas negeri padang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian korelasional. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan oktober 2023 di lapangan FIK UNP. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 48 mahasiswa. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling, maka jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 24 orang mahasiswa. Instrument yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah: 1) Push up dan 2) kemampuan meroda. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian menggunakan analisis korelasi sederhana (korelasi pearson) menggunakan alat analisis Spss 25. Hasil penelitian ini adalah: terdapat hubungan antara kekuatan otot lengan dengan kemampuan meroda mahasiswa pendidikan olahraga universitas negeri padang dengan rhitung 0,691 > 0,404 dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,05%.
Grammarly in students' self-directed learning for writing skills: Advantages and disadvantages
Authors: Astuti Dwi , Sumarni Sri
Published: February 2024

Grammarly as an online grammar checker impacted technology development rapidly. This study aimed to look at the benefits and weaknesses of utilizing Grammarly to improve students' self-directed learning, particularly in writing skills. This study used a qualitative literature review. The data were collected from 10 relevant articles on Google Scholar with the keyword "Grammarly, self-directed Learning, and writing skills". The main issues addressed in this study were the benefits and the weaknesses of Grammarly in the period from 2018 to 2023. The result showed that Grammarly could enhance 'students' self-directed learning. It was because of the advantages offered by Grammarly that could check the correctness, clarity, engagement, delivery, plagiarism, and convenience. However the weaknesses of Grammarly; it needed the stability of electricity and an internet connection; it needed high-speed internet connectivity to access the complete feature; it was incomplete service of a free version, while it needed to pay to access the premium version. In conclusion, Grammarly enhanced the caliber of their work and inspired them to gauge their development. Therefore, Grammarly is recommended because it enhances 'students' self-directed learning in writing skills.
Carência de professores na educação básica
Authors: Bof Alvana Maria , Zalaf Caseiro Luiz , Cavalcanti Mundim Fabiano
Published: February 2024

Este estudo busca diagnosticar, no território nacional, as carências de professores adequadamente habilitados para atuar nas áreas de conhecimento dos currículos dos anos finais do ensino fundamental e do ensino médio, investigando a iminência de um possível “apagão” desses profissionais. Inicialmente faz-se um levantamento das docências de professores sem a formação adequada à disciplina que lecionam no Brasil, regiões e unidades federativas, por componente curricular. Realiza-se, na sequência, um diagnóstico da demanda e da oferta de professores para os anos finais do ensino fundamental e para o ensino médio no País, por componente curricular e por unidade da Federação, investigando em quais áreas do conhecimento e unidades federativas há um descasamento entre a oferta e a demanda de professores de disciplinas específicas. As análises incluem o levantamento do número de ingressantes nos cursos de licenciaturas, o número de concluintes em cada área do conhecimento e o número de licenciados que ingressam na carreira docente e atuam nas redes de ensino. Analisase, então, se o número de concluintes nas licenciaturas supriria as demandas total e imediata de professores com formação adequada para lecionar nos anos finais do ensino fundamental e no ensino médio em 2022, em todas as áreas. Os resultados mostram que os contingentes de licenciados nos períodos considerados são menores do que os das respectivas demandas total e imediata de professores em várias áreas do conhecimento nas unidades federativas. Apontam, assim, que já estamos vivenciando um “apagão” de professores habilitados para atuação nos anos finais do ensino fundamental e no ensino médio em várias áreas curriculares nas unidades da Federação.
Modeling and evaluation of the engine oil aging intensity in marine trunk diesel engines when they are supercharged
Authors: Kicha Gennadiy Petrovich , Serebryakov Maksim Anatol'evich , Kriuchkov Ruslan Alekseevich , Nadezhkin Andrey Veniaminovich
Published: February 2024

A computational and experimental model of the aging of lubricating oil in different directions is presented, taking into account the influence on the intensity of its degradation of the degree of forcing (thermal load) and the technical condition of diesel, the quality (motor group) of the lubricant product and the sulfur content in the fuel. The novelty in assessing the aging of the lubricant in a tank diesel engine when forcing it by supercharging consists in the formation of a thermal load on the oil film, which determines the aging rate of the engine oil on the cylinder sleeve of the engine. It is reported how the density of the heat flux acting on the surface of the oil film swept by the piston is experimentally fixed and averaged over the height of the sleeve and the angle of rotation of the crankshaft during the engine operating cycle. The influence of the factors under consideration on the specific rate of aging of lubricating oil per unit area of the sleeve surface in contact with gases in the direction of additive activation, decrease in alkalinity, increase in acidity, tar formation and accumulation of insoluble products has been identified. The lines of equal values of the hypersurfaces of the response functions for the specific intensity of the alkalinity response and the formation of insoluble products of tar formation and acidity growth are illustrated. The requirements for engine oil have been formed according to the level of alloying with multifunctional additives, depending on the degree of boost (average effective pressure) of supercharged marine tank diesels. As a result of the analysis of the aging rate of engine oil in modern marine diesel engines with medium and high boost, the expediency of using unified type oils in them has been confirmed M-10(14)G2CS and M-14(16)DCL20 with multifunctional additives MASK and PMS for the combustion of distillate fuels and their mixtures with fuel oils with a sulfur content of up to 0.5%.
Hubungan Penerapan GAP dan GHP dengan Mutu Lada Putih (Piper nigrum L.) di Kabupaten Bangka
Authors: Anjani Nikmah Ceusaria , Kusmiadi Riwan , Inonu Ismed
Published: February 2024

Penerapan Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) dan Good Handling Practices (GHP) dalam produksi komoditas pertanian merupakan hal yang sangat penting untuk meningkatkan daya saing produk pertanian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan GAP dan GHP lada, mutu lada petani, dan mengetahui hubungan GAP dan GHP dengan mutu lada putih di Kabupaten Bangka. Penelitian dilakukan pada Februari – Juni 2021. Metode yang digunakan adalah melakukan survei terhadap 30 petani dan pengujian mutu lada petani di Laboratorium. Analisis data menggunakan regresi linear berganda dan korelasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan GAP oleh petani untuk variabel pembibitan, pemeliharaan dan pemanenan baik, variabel pengendalian hama dan penyakit buruk. GHP yang diterapkan oleh petani pada tiap variabel telah dilakukan dengan baik. Mutu lada putih di Kabupaten Bangka termasuk rendah karena lada petani belum memenuhi SNI sebanyak 83.3%, lada dengan mutu II sebanyak 16.67% dan tidak terdapat lada petani yang memenuhi mutu I. Persamaan regresi pada GAP menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan pemanenan memberikan pengaruh paling besar terhadap mutu lada dan nilai korelasi sebesar +0.563 yaitu korelasi sedang. Persamaan regresi pada GHP menunjukkan kegiatan panen dan penanganan buah lada memberikan pengaruh paling besar pada mutu lada dengan nilai korelasi sebesar +0.325 yaitu korelasi lemah. Kegiatan GAP mempunyai pengaruh lebih besar dibandingkan GHP terhadap mutu lada.
Biologi Predator Eocanthecona furcellata Wolff (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) dengan Mangsa Ulat Grayak Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith di Laboratorium
Authors: Rustam Rusli , Syafa’ati Alfi
Published: February 2024

Kelapa sawit merupakan tanaman perkebunan utama di Provinsi Riau. Budidaya kelapa sawit tidak terlepas dari serangan hama ulat api, Setora nitens. Pengendalian hama ini umumnya menggunakan insektisida sintetik sehingga diperlukan alternatif pengendalian dengan menggunakan musuh alami seperti predator Eocanthecona furcellata Wolff. Akan tetapi, pengaplikasiannya memerlukan jumlah predator yang banyak, sehingga perlu dilakukan upaya perbanyakan yang menemukan kendala dalam ketersediaan mangsa sebagai bahan makanannya. Mangsa alternatif yang dapat digunakan adalah Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan data biologi E. furcellata yang diberi mangsa larva S. frugiperda. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Hama Tanaman, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Riau. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasi yakni mengamati perkembangan E. furcellata pada 100 sampel pengamatan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan keperidian E. furcellata mencapai 85,77 telur/imago dan persentase telur menetas sebesar 86,20%. Stadia nimfa terdiri dari lima instar dengan periode waktu nimfa 18,69 hari. Jumlah keturunan betina lebih banyak dari jantan dengan persentase sex ratio kelamin jantan: betina yakni 42,65%: 57,35%. Lama hidup imago betina lebih panjang dibandingkan dengan imago jantan yakni 26,05 hari dan 23,93 hari. Siklus hidup predator E. furcellata selama 49,43 hari. Larva S. frugiperda dapat digunakan sebagai mangsa alternatif dalam perbanyakan predator Eo. Furcellata.
Optimalisasi kesuburan Lahan, Budidaya, Dan Kesehatan Tanaman Buah di Desa Pajagan (Sumedang, Jawa Barat)
Authors: Dono Danar , Hidayat Yusup , Suriadikusumah Abraham , Soleh Mochamad Arief , Mubarok Syariful , Nasahi Ceppy , Widayani Neneng Sri
Published: February 2024

Tanaman buah merupakan salah satu komoditas berekonomis tinggi. Produksi tanaman buah dapat dioptimalkan dengan Persiapan lahan, cara budidaya dan menjaga Kesehatan tanamana dengan baik agar terhindar dari serangan hama dan penyakit. Salah satu lokasi potensial untuk pengembangan komoditas tanaman buah adalah Desa Pajagan, Kecamatan Cisitu, Kab. Sumedang. Tanaman buah yang dikembangkan diantaranya jambu kristal, jeruk siam, dan buah naga. Optimalisasi potensi untuk perkembangan komoditas tanaman buah dilakukan dengan pelatihan terhadap petani di Desa Pajagan. Adapun Langkah-langkah yang dilakukan untuk mendukung pertumbuhan tanaman diantanya analisis tanah pertanian, pelatihan Pembuatan kompos, pelatihan cara budidaya tanaman buah, dan perawatan tanaman. Peningkatan kemampuan petani dalam budidaya tanaman buah ditunjang pada kegiatan pengabdian yang dilakukan. Kegiatan-kegiatan yang dilakukan juga mendapatkan respons yang baik dari petani, sehingga diharapkan dapat mewujudkan Desa Pajagan sebagai desa agrowisata aneka buah.
Economic crisis and its impact on the mental health of nursing and medical personnel
Authors: Sidiropoulos Alexandros , Dimitriadou Ioanna , Zarkali Olga
Published: February 2024

Obgective: The sample constituted by 112 employees of nursing and medical personnel of public alongside private health institutions in the prefecture of Imathia. The survey was conducted by using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-30). The first part of the questionnaire comprised of demographic and questions regarding theis profession. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS v23.
Method: The sample constituted by 112 employees of nursing and medical personnel of public alongside private health institutions in the prefecture of Imathia. The survey was conducted by using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-30). The first part of the questionnaire comprised of demographic and questions regarding theis profession. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS v23. Results: The 25% of the research
personnel appear to be anxious and 16% appear to be depressed although no one experience depression. The variables that show strong correlations seem to affect employees in relation with their decisions, the way they work/ live, and their psychopathology are distinguished by their age, the working sector, the
years of work, marital status, the salary reduction and finally the insecurity. Conclusions: Governments in periods of economic crisis should invest in health sector, as through this kind of investment, they will have a reinforcement of human development and social well-being.
The impact of urban design on mental well-being by integrating green spaces in Doha City, Qatar
Authors: Patel Shikha , Jabbour Noor , John Deepthi , Ahmad Ahmad M. , Furlan Raffaello , Al-Matwi Rashid , Isiafan Rima J.
Published: February 2024

The fields of urban design and public health play an important role in the success and failure of the city. Research combining the two fields to improve citizens’ lives is rare, particularly in a rapidly developing city like Doha. This study highlights the urban planning efforts of the municipality of Doha city to improve the mental health of its citizens and aims to understand the impact of urban design elements on mental health by analyzing the physical form and characteristics of green urban areas in Doha. The methods employed include an observational study and a structured survey interview, where visitors’ responses to selected green urban areas are analyzed. The results show how Doha officials are working to improve the mental health of its citizens by providing accessible, child-friendly, older citizen-friendly, and equitable green urban spaces and suggesting policies that could provide more opportunities for people and the government to provide a healthier environment in Doha. The implications encompass shaping urban design strategies, raising public awareness, enhancing healthcare initiatives, and ultimately emphasizing the positive impact of well-designed green spaces for mental well-being in Doha and other Gulf countries.
The equivalence of different types of electric pulses for electrochemotherapy with cisplatin − an in vitro study
Authors: Scuderi Maria , Dermol-Cerne Janja , Scancar Janez , Markovic Stefan , Rems Lea , Miklavcic Damijan
Published: February 2024

Background

Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is a treatment involving the administration of chemotherapeutics drugs followed by the application of 8 square monopolar pulses of 100 μs duration at a repetition frequency of 1 Hz or 5000 Hz. However, there is increasing interest in using alternative types of pulses for ECT. The use of high-frequency short bipolar pulses has been shown to mitigate pain and muscle contractions. Conversely, the use of millisecond pulses is interesting when combining ECT with gene electrotransfer for the uptake of DNA-encoding proteins that stimulate the immune response with the aim of converting ECT from a local to systemic treatment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate how alternative types of pulses affect the efficiency of the ECT.

Materials and methods

We performed in vitro experiments, exposing Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells to conventional ECT pulses, high-frequency bipolar pulses, and millisecond pulses in the presence of different concentrations of cisplatin. We determined cisplatin uptake by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and cisplatin cytotoxicity by the clonogenic assay.

Results

We observed that the three tested types of pulses potentiate the uptake and cytotoxicity of cisplatin in an equivalent manner, provided that the electric field is properly adjusted for each pulse type. Furthermore, we quantified that the number of cisplatin molecules, resulting in the eradication of most cells, was 2−7 × 107 per cell.

Conclusions

High-frequency bipolar pulses and millisecond pulses can potentially be used in ECT to reduce pain and muscle contraction and increase the effect of the immune response in combination with gene electrotransfer, respectively.
The Form of Residential Premises Ownership vs. Residential Standard of Seniors in Poland in the Opinion of Residents
Authors: Hełdak Maria , Stacherzak Agnieszka , Przybyła Katarzyna , Kulczyk-Dynowska Alina , Płuciennik Monika , Szczepański Jakub , Kempa Olgierd , Lipsa Joanna
Published: February 2024

The study addresses the problem of diverse housing conditions experienced by seniors in Poland and equipping their apartments with installations improving the quality of life for people with reduced mobility, taking into account various forms of residential premises ownership: a condominium, a cooperative apartment and a council flat. The study aimed at providing answers to a number of questions, including: what is the readiness to change an apartment into a council flat adapted to the needs of people with mobility limitations, taking into account the current ownership status of the apartment (condominium, cooperative member’s ownership right to residential premises, the right to rent a flat from the council-owned housing resources).

The research was conducted in the cities of Wrocław and Jelenia Góra, located in Poland in the Lower Silesia Voivodship. A total of 208 people aged 50 and over were covered by the study. The authors found correlations between access to utilities and facilities in an apartment and the form of ownership of the dwelling. Among other things, the survey found that a toilet in the stairwell and the lack of central heating are much more common in communal apartments than in cooperative apartments and condominiums. Residents also pointed to the need to adapt bathrooms that are located in apartments. Tenants of public housing were also more likely to express a desire to adapt their apartments to the needs of people with limited mobility.
Artificial Intelligent Systems and the Problem of “Natural” Trust
Authors: Degteva E. , Kuksova O.
Published: February 2024

The development of AI technologies has heightened the problem of humanitarian challenges at all levels of social regulations. Ethical issues and, in particular, the problem of trust have become relevant to the field of high technology, given the fact that AI performs increasingly significant managerial functions that previously could only be performed by humans. This issue is directly related to artificial intelligence systems, which have already been embodied in specific extensive projects. In this study, the authors analyze the concept of trust through the prism of technological development. For this purpose, the study presents an overview of historical and contemporary interpretations of the concept of trust and proves that this concept is relevant and necessary to control the risks that arise when integrating AI products into social life. The authors show that a rethinking of the concepts of ethics and morality in the new context is required. This is a necessary requirement for the creation of trusted AI and for the achievement of trust in human interaction with technology products. The authors conclude that it is necessary to build an interdisciplinary dialogue to integrate theory and practice from numerous fields. To do this, it is necessary to create a common knowledge base and a platform for communication between all stakeholders, but it is also important to create favorable conditions for sustainable and constructive interaction. Therefore, trust is a relevant concept that needs to be constructed in a multidimensional frame of reference that targets different stakeholders and also takes into account interaction between human and technology, in other words, at all levels and on all scales.
LUDOTERAPIA COMO INSTRUMENTO DE LITERACIA EM SAÚDE NO ENFRENTAMENTO DE CONDIÇÕES CRÔNICAS
Authors: Bezerra Eduarda Feitosa , Aragão Laura Mourão , Medeiros Gabriel dos Santos , Sousa Ana Beatriz Vieira , Rebouças Júnior Henrique Jorge , Macedo Marriane Brito , de Pontes Filho Rui Nóbrega , De Sousa Milena Nunes Alves
Published: February 2024

Introdução: A ludoterapia é uma prática centrada em atividades dinâmicas em formato de brincadeiras com o fito de contribuir para a melhoria da saúde por meio da aquisição de competências e de conhecimento, implicando na alfabetização em saúde (LS). O uso da ludoterapia como meio de LS leva os indivíduos, principalmente aqueles que possuem doenças crônicas, a compreenderem e aplicarem as informações sobre a saúde, configurando em um melhor manejo do tratamento. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia e os impactos da ludoterapia como instrumento de alfabetização em saúde para o enfrentamento de doenças crônicas. Método: Trata-se de uma Revisão Integrativa da Literatura, utilizando os descritores “Play Therapy ” AND Health AND “Chronic Disease” em sete bases de dados com a inclusão de trabalhos dos últimos dez anos (2013-2023) e de idioma livre. Dos 127 artigos analisados, a amostra final foi encontrada em dez pesquisas. Resultados: Os achados descobertos que em 80% dos estudos foram evidenciados a eficácia da ludoterapia como meio de LS para o enfrentamento de doenças crônicas. Além disso, foi constatado que há melhora da compreensão da experiência da doença (60%) e redução dos níveis de ansiedade (40%). Conclusão: O uso da ludoterapia como instrumento de alfabetização em saúde é eficaz no tratamento de doenças crônicas, além dos benefícios proporcionados na melhoria da saúde dos pacientes. Entretanto, é válido ressaltar a necessidade de maior visibilidade desse tema diante da baixa discussão em meio científico atualmente.
Green superabsorbent hydrogel derived from activated charcoal and glycerol with maleic acid as a cross-linker
Authors: Kasimu Titus M. , Mbuvi Harun M. , Maingi Francis M.
Published: February 2024

Superabsorbent hydrogels characterize a set of polymeric materials with three-dimensional structures capable of absorbing large amounts of water due to their hydrophilic functional groups on their surface. Their application in industries, agriculture, and the environment is of primary significance. This study reports the synthesis and characterization of green superabsorbent hydrogels derived from activated charcoal. The process involved a polymerization reaction between activated charcoal (AC) with glycerol (G) using sodium hydroxide as an initiator in the absence and presence of maleic acid as a crosslinker to synthesize HCG-1 and HCG-2 superabsorbent hydrogel respectively. Characterization of the hydrogels was done using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Optimization conditions were done by synthesizing hydrogel with varying dosages of both activated carbon and maleic acid as well as swelling time. The FT-IR results showed the appearance of strong sharp peaks at 1591.34 cm-1 and 1400.28 cm-1 in HCG-1 associated with -COO¯ symmetric stretching and asymmetric bending vibrations, indicating interlink between reacting monomers. A new absorption band at 1639.48 cm-1 associated with -COO¯ bending in non-conjugated ester indicates ester-crosslink in HCG-2 hydrogel. XRD analysis showed a phase shift from semi-crystalline to crystalline structure upon crosslinking. SEM analysis showed a crystalline intact, rigid structure without voids and pores on its surface in HCG-1 compared to the smooth irregular pores and lamina structure observed in HCG-2 hydrogel. The dosage ratio of AC: G: maleic acid of 8:5:1 produced hydrogel with an optimal water absorption capacity of 1255.80±0.70%. Maleic acid was found to improve the water absorption capacity of the superabsorbent. The study is an eye opener towards the application of biodegradable hydrogels in agriculture, especially in semi and arid regions.
Fatigue of 1.5 Single-Shear Lap Joints with Sealant and Corrosion-Inhibiting Compounds
Authors: Ferber Rachelle , Codrington John , Button Lloyd , Simcock Trent
Published: February 2024

Corrosion-inhibiting compounds (CICs) are a secondary protection method used with aircraft that can reduce the rate of corrosion development. However, CICs can also affect the fatigue life of fastened lap joints. This study uses a 1.5 single-shear lap joint design to investigate fatigue life changes with CIC application. Hi-Lok and rivet fastener types are compared, along with the inclusion of faying surface sealant. It was found that without sealant, the application of CICs increased the fatigue life due to prolonging the crack initiation process. The presence of faying surface sealant led to a reduction in fatigue life for the rivet samples. The Hi-Lok samples saw no change in life due to the squeeze-out of the sealant around the fastener holes. This study provides a foundational understanding of the mechanisms and significance of the change in fatigue life with the presence of CICs and faying surface sealant in a fastened lap joint.
Who Must Lead Decoloniality: A Practical Theological Interrogation on the Possible Qualification to Lead Decolonisation: A South African Study
Authors: Baloyi Magezi Elijah
Published: February 2024

The quest for decolonisation and Africanisation of higher education in South African higher educational institutions has reached an uncompromising stage, since colonial divisions between the natives and the colonisers are still evident in the education system. This was also demonstrated by the “#FeesMustFall” campaign, which closed the majority of South African universities in 2015. Since then, decolonisation has kept scholars, academics and researchers busy in search of appropriate responses to the quest, but decolonial projects seem to be very slow. One of the reasons is that those in the leadership of the projects may be using delaying tactics for their colonial benefits. This article questions who should lead in the projects of Africanisation and decolonisation. The author is convinced that this question cannot be avoided if Africanisation and decolonisation must take speed. Reversal of colonial inequalities (including in educational spheres) is of paramount importance for the life of the colonised in general. It is an important demand that the correct or capable and informed leaders are identified and equipped to take the lead with the project. To this effect, this article makes a few practical theological suggestions. This research is interdisciplinary in nature since it starts with decolonisation, and continues with theology—particularly practical theology. These two disciplines are engaging the current problem of the contemporary people within their immediate situation.
Main Predictor(s) of Good Corporate Governance in National Government Departments: A Decision-tree Classification and Prediction Analyses
Authors: Erasmus Lourens Jacobus , Coetzee Philna
Published: February 2024

Purpose: Good public sector corporate governance leads to good management, stewardship of public wealth, public engagement, and ultimately, better outcomes for citizens. As South Africa has one of the worst Gini coefficients in the world, its public sector should effectively address the challenges of inequality, poverty, and unemployment. Yet, almost 30% of national and provincial government departments obtain unfavourable audit outcomes. Methodology: Supporting the drive for clean audit outcomes that equate to good corporate governance, the research objective was to determine the predictors of national government departments’ corporate governance success. The study used CHAID (chi-squared automatic interaction detection) analyses, a decision-tree technique based on information reported over a 13-year period. Findings: The CHAID analyses indicated that national government departments’ corporate governance success is primarily explained by three factors, namely: a quality internal audit function (main predictor), the number of fraud incidents, and the number of internal control weaknesses. Implication: Even though all the variables in this study receive attention in literature and regulation, the problem of unfavourable audit outcomes persists. The question is where to focus on resolving the problem. Regulators may take note of where to focus their efforts in strengthening elements of good corporate governance.
Mother Earth is the Pluriversal Panarium of All: The Living and the Dead
Authors: Ramose Mogobe Benard
Published: February 2024

Mother Earth is the panarium of all who live and die in it. This is not restricted to human beings only. The principle of the equality of all human beings demands peaceful coexistence and mutual respect. This is not the case in conqueror South Africa despite the new constitutional dispensation inaugurated since 1994. The successors in title to conquest in the unjust wars of Western colonisation continue to insist that Mother Earth is their exclusive panarium. The conquered peoples continue to resist this insistence.