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Spatial Consistency and Accuracy Analysis of Multi-Source Land Cover Products on the Southeastern Tibetan Plateau, China
Authors: Zhang Binghua , Liu Linshan , Zhang Yili , Wei Bo , Gong Dianqing , Li Lanhui
Published: August 2024

Land cover products provide the key inputs for terrestrial change monitoring and modeling. Numerous land cover products have been generated in the past few decades, but their performance on the southeastern Tibetan Plateau remains unclear. This study analyzed 15 land cover products for consistency through compositional similarity and overlay analyses. Additionally, 1305 validation samples from four datasets were employed to construct confusion matrices to evaluate their accuracy. The results indicate the following: (1) Land cover products exhibit relatively high consistency in 62.92% of the region. (2) Land cover products are strongly influenced by terrain fluctuations, showing lower consistency at elevation below 200 m and instability in land cover classification with increasing elevation, particularly between 2800–4400 m and 4800–5400 m. (3) The accuracy for forest, water, and snow/ice is relatively high. However, there is a relatively lower accuracy for wetland and shrubland, necessitating more field samples for reference to improve classification. (4) The average values of the four validation datasets show that the overall accuracy of the 15 products ranges from 50.97% to 73.50%. For broad-scale studies with lower resolution requirements, the CGLS-LC100 product can be considered. For studies requiring a finer scale, a combination of multiple land cover products should be utilized. ESRI is recommended as a reference for built-up land, while FROM-GLC30 can be used for cropland, although misclassification issues should be noted. This study provides valuable insights for analyzing land cover types on plateaus to refine classification. It also offers guidance for selecting suitable land cover products for future research in this region.
Bioactive Compounds from Spirulina spp.—Nutritional Value, Extraction, and Application in Food Industry
Authors: Marjanović Blaženko , Benković Maja , Jurina Tamara , Sokač Cvetnić Tea , Valinger Davor , Gajdoš Kljusurić Jasenka , Jurinjak Tušek Ana
Published: August 2024

The surging popularity of plant-based diets and the growing emphasis on clean-label products have intensified interest in Spirulina within the food industry. As more people adopt vegetarian, vegan, or flexitarian lifestyles, demand for plant-based protein sources has escalated. Spirulina’s high protein content and complete amino acid profile make it an ideal candidate to meet this demand. However, incorporating Spirulina into food products is not without its challenges. Its strong, earthy, or fishy taste can be off-putting to consumers and difficult to mask in food formulations. Furthermore, isolating Spirulina’s bioactive compounds while preserving their integrity is complex, especially considering the heat sensitivity of many of these components. Traditional extraction methods often employ high temperatures, which can degrade these valuable compounds. Consequently, there is a growing preference for non-thermal extraction techniques. This paper provides an overview of recent advancements in Spirulina cultivation, bioactive extraction, and their application in food products.
Elite Hatred and the Enforced Knee-Taking of the Aware ‘Class’
Authors: Waiton Stuart
Published: August 2024

This paper takes a political sociological look at the knee-taking in football (or soccer) inspired by the Black Lives Matter campaign. Based upon a study of the new elites, it explores the essence of this performative act and situates it within the ‘obsession’ with racism and anti-racism. Based less on the reality of the problem of racism than upon the emerging values of this new ‘class’, the celebration and promotion of taking the knee is understood as a new type of political etiquette that combines a sense of shame-awareness with a certain contempt for the ‘masses’ who attend football matches. The confusion about whether the support for Black Lives Matter was political or not is discussed with reference to the idea of the changed and to some extent incoherent nature of the modern elites whose values, it is suggested, are more a form of anti-matter than a clear projection of ideas and beliefs. As a result, the quasi-religious nature of the sentiment expressed in modern anti-racism and the action of taking the knee are considered in relation to the ideas of ‘raising awareness’ and of ‘educating yourself’, both of which have an implicitly elitist quality but also lack precision or clarity about either the problem being addressed or any solution to it. Often more therapeutic than overtly political, elite anti-racism is almost by necessity performative, but also comes with a disciplinary dimension for those who refuse to ‘take the knee’ to it. Ultimately, it is suggested that the contestation over the knee-taking gesture reflects a growing cultural divide between the disconnected globalist elites and the more grounded and situated masses who often opposed those who demand their acquiescence towards this performative form of anti-racism.
Agritourism as an Emerging Sustainable Tourism Industry in Uzbekistan
Authors: Patterson Ian , Aslam Muhammad Umar
Published: August 2024

The primary aim is to provide a review of the benefits of agritourism for developing countries, such as the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan. This literature review discusses the importance of agritourism as a sustainable tourism strategy for the government and key stakeholders to support raising the standard of living and poverty levels of farmers and their families who are living in rural areas of Uzbekistan. The research method uses a literature review of the scientific research on agritourism in Uzbekistan. This was achieved through an extensive search of databases through the use of keywords that were collected to analyze and determine whether there were any gaps in the literature. This paper concludes that for less developed countries such as the Republic of Uzbekistan, agritourism is still in its initial stages of development and provides mainly economic benefits. This is because, in Uzbekistan, almost half of its population lives in rural areas and relies on the economic benefits of agriculture as their main source of subsistence and employment. However, in the future, there is a need to further develop new and innovative programs for agritourism businesses that can also promote the environmental and socio-cultural benefits for tourists to increase visitation to rural areas.
The Impact of Green Finance on Promoting Industrial Structure Upgrading: An Analysis of Jiangsu Province in China
Authors: Xu Tao , Zhu Zixi , Chen Tingqiang
Published: August 2024

Climate change is a challenge facing all countries around the world. In response to the global climate change, China has pledged a two-stage carbon reduction goal of “dual carbon” to realize sustainable development. Industrial structure upgrading driven by green finance is an important way to reduce carbon emissions and achieve sustainable development. In this work, we investigate the impact of green finance on promoting industrial structure upgrading in Jiangsu province. We construct the grey correlation degree and coupling coordination degree model to analyze the relationship between green finance development and industrial structure upgrading with data from 13 prefecture-level cities in Jiangsu province from 2010 to 2021. The results demonstrate that green finance policies inhibit the financing tendencies of high-energy consumption industries and improve the financing difficulties of high-energy enterprises, forcing high-energy industries to transform and realize industrial upgrading. In addition, the improvement in green energy consumption structure and energy production efficiency will promote an improvement in carbon emission efficiency. Moreover, the development of green finance contributes to promoting industrial structure upgrading, putting forward new requirements for the development of green finance as well. Furthermore, the promotion of green finance and low-carbon industries provides a strong driving force for industrial structure upgrading as well as high-quality economic development in Jiangsu province. Therefore, the green finance policy system, as well as innovation in green financial products, needs to be further improved to accelerate industrial structure upgrading.
Globalizing Food Items Based on Ingredient Consumption
Authors: Matla Yukthakiran , Yannamaneni Rohith Rao , Pappas George
Published: August 2024

The food and beverage industry significantly impacts the global economy, subject to various influential factors. This study aims to develop an AI-powered model to enhance the understanding of regional food and beverage sales dynamics with a primary goal of globalizing food items based on ingredient consumption metrics. Methodologically, this research employs Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM) architecture RNN to create a framework to predict food item performance using historical time series data. The model’s hyperparameters are optimized using genetic algorithm (GA), resulting in higher accuracy and a more flexible model suitable for growing and real-time data. Data preprocessing involves comprehensive analysis, cleansing, and feature engineering, including the use of gradient boosting models with K-fold cross-validation for revenue prediction. Historical sales data from 1995 to 2014, sourced from Kaggle open-source database, are prepared to capture temporal dependencies using sliding window techniques, making it suitable for LSTM model input. Evaluation metrics reveal the hybrid LSTM-GA model’s efficacy, outperforming baseline LSTM with an MSE reduction from 0.045 to 0.029. Ultimately, this research underscores the development of a model that harnesses historical sales data and sophisticated machine learning techniques to forecast food item sales growth, empowering informed investment decisions and strategic expansions in the global food market.
Mapping Service-Based Retailing to Improve Sustainability Practices in the Fashion Industry
Authors: Elli Tommaso , Spagnoli Alessandra , Iannilli Valeria
Published: August 2024

The fashion industry is recognized among the most impactful industries in relation to environmental and social damage due to unsustainable models. While countless research studies focus on the supply chain and product innovation, the presented inquiry studies the fashion retail sector with the goal of systematizing existing sustainable practices based on service offerings. We present the results of an extensive case-study analysis conducted on 370 initiatives of different natures gathered among international companies and local actors in the European context that offer services oriented toward sustainability. As a result, we propose an ontology that encompasses three areas (services for environmental sustainability, culture of sustainability, and implementation of social sustainability) and comprehensively describes existing sustainability strategies for helping retailers preserve the environment, while promoting socially inclusive practices and disseminating the culture of sustainability. The innovation of retailing from a similar perspective aims at rendering businesses more resilient to survive market and social transformations, especially in consideration of the boost to sustainable and circular transformation advocated by recent European legislation.
Prediction and Online Control for Process Parameters of Vanadium Nitrogen Alloys Production Based on Digital Twin
Authors: Wang Zhe , Xu Zifeng , Gao Zenggui , Zhang Keqi , Liu Lilan
Published: August 2024

The production of vanadium nitrogen alloys (VNs) is a chemical reaction process carried out in a closed pusher plate kiln, making real-time monitoring of key parameters challenging. Traditional methods for controlling process parameters are insufficient to meet the demands of production control. And the current production line heavily depends on workers’ experience and operates with a relatively low level of automation. In order to solve the above problems, this paper proposes a method for monitoring, predicting, and online controlling the production process parameters of VNs based on digital twins. Firstly, the process parameter affecting quality in the production process is experimentally selected as the target for prediction and control. Then, the ISSA-GRNN (Improved Sparrow Search Algorithm-Generalized Regression Neural Networks) fusion prediction model is constructed to predict the optimal values and intervals for the process parameter of movement interval. Finally, a digital twin system is developed to integrate the fusion prediction model to achieve real-time monitoring and online control of the production line. And the superiority of the algorithm and the feasibility of online control are verified through experiments. This paper achieves accurate prediction and online control of parameters in the VNs production process and has reduced reliance on workers’ production experience. Additionally, it has effectively lowered energy consumption and failure rates, facilitated the transition from traditional kiln production to intelligent production, and thereby supported sustainable development.
18F-Fluoroazomycin Arabinoside (FAZA) PET/MR as a Biomarker of Hypoxia in Rectal Cancer: A Pilot Study
Authors: Metser Ur , Kohan Andres , O’Brien Catherine , Wong Rebecca K. S. , Ortega Claudia , Veit-Haibach Patrick , Driscoll Brandon , Yeung Ivan , Farag Adam
Published: August 2024

Tumor hypoxia is a negative prognostic factor in many tumors and is predictive of metastatic spread and poor responsiveness to both chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Purpose: To assess the feasibility of using 18F-Fluoroazomycin arabinoside (FAZA) PET/MR to image tumor hypoxia in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) prior to and following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT). The secondary objective was to compare different reference tissues and thresholds for tumor hypoxia quantification. Patients and Methods: Eight patients with histologically proven LARC were included. All patients underwent 18F-FAZA PET/MR prior to initiation of nCRT, four of whom also had a second scan following completion of nCRT and prior to surgery. Tumors were segmented using T2-weighted MR. Each voxel within the segmented tumor was defined as hypoxic or oxic using thresholds derived from various references: ×1.0 or ×1.2 SUVmean of blood pool [BP] or left ventricle [LV] and SUVmean +3SD for gluteus maximus. Correlation coefficient (CoC) between HF and tumor SUVmax/reference SUVmean TRR for the various thresholds was calculated. Hypoxic fraction (HF), defined as the % hypoxic voxels within the tumor volume was calculated for each reference/threshold. Results: For all cases, baseline and follow-up, the CoCs for gluteus maximus and for BP and LV (×1.0) were 0.241, 0.344, and 0.499, respectively, and HFs were (median; range) 16.6% (2.4–33.8), 36.8% (0.3–72.9), and 30.7% (0.8–55.5), respectively. For a threshold of ×1.2, the CoCs for BP and LV as references were 0.611 and 0.838, respectively, and HFs were (median; range) 10.4% (0–47.6), and 4.3% (0–20.1%), respectively. The change in HF following nCRT ranged from (−18.9%) to (+54%). Conclusions: Imaging of hypoxia in LARC with 18F-FAZA PET/MR is feasible. Blood pool as measured in the LV appears to be the most reliable reference for calculating the HF. There is a wide range of HF and variable change in HF before and after nCRT.
Detection and Genetic Characterization of Border Disease Virus (BDV) Isolated from a Persistently Infected Sheep in a Migratory Flock from Rajasthan State, Northwestern India
Authors: Kalaiyarasu Semmannan , Rajukumar Katherukamem , Mishra Niranjan , Sudhakar Shashi Bhusan , Singh Vijendra Pal
Published: August 2024

Border disease virus (BDV) causes significant economic losses in sheep farming worldwide. In India, BDV has not yet been studied in sheep migrating for summer pasturing. This study aimed to determine the extent of BDV infection in migratory sheep and provide genetic characteristics of BDV. Blood and serum samples from 90 lambs of a migratory sheep flock (600) in Central India were collected and subjected to molecular detection, phylogenetic analysis and virus neutralization test (VNT). We detected BDV in two lambs through real-time RT-PCR, while 64.4% (58/90) of in-contact lambs had BDV neutralizing antibodies. One apparently healthy lamb was found to be persistently infected with BDV. Phylogenetic analysis of 5′-UTR and Npro genes and the concatenated datasets typed the BDV isolate from PI sheep as BDV-3 genotype. However, it showed a closer relationship with BDV-3 strains from China than the previously reported Indian BDV-3 strains. This is the first report on the detection of BDV persistently infected migratory sheep in India. Additionally, we provided evidence of genetic variability among BDV-3 strains in India. The findings improve our understanding of epidemiology and genetic characteristics of BDV in India and highlight the potential risks associated with the traditional practice of sheep migration for summer pasturing.
Metabolic Dependency Shapes Bivalent Antiviral Response in Host Cells in Response to Poly:IC: The Role of Glutamine
Authors: Lebeau Grégorie , Paulo-Ramos Aurélie , Hoareau Mathilde , El Safadi Daed , Meilhac Olivier , Krejbich-Trotot Pascale , Roche Marjolaine , Viranaicken Wildriss
Published: August 2024

The establishment of effective antiviral responses within host cells is intricately related to their metabolic status, shedding light on immunometabolism. In this study, we investigated the hypothesis that cellular reliance on glutamine metabolism contributes to the development of a potent antiviral response. We evaluated the antiviral response in the presence or absence of L-glutamine in the culture medium, revealing a bivalent response hinging on cellular metabolism. While certain interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) exhibited higher expression in an oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS)-dependent manner, others were surprisingly upregulated in a glycolytic-dependent manner. This metabolic dichotomy was influenced in part by variations in interferon-β (IFN-β) expression. We initially demonstrated that the presence of L-glutamine induced an enhancement of OXPHOS in A549 cells. Furthermore, in cells either stimulated by poly:IC or infected with dengue virus and Zika virus, a marked increase in ISGs expression was observed in a dose-dependent manner with L-glutamine supplementation. Interestingly, our findings unveiled a metabolic dependency in the expression of specific ISGs. In particular, genes such as ISG54, ISG12 and ISG15 exhibited heightened expression in cells cultured with L-glutamine, corresponding to higher OXPHOS rates and IFN-β signaling. Conversely, the expression of viperin and 2′-5′-oligoadenylate synthetase 1 was inversely related to L-glutamine concentration, suggesting a glycolysis-dependent regulation, confirmed by inhibition experiments. This study highlights the intricate interplay between cellular metabolism, especially glutaminergic and glycolytic, and the establishment of the canonical antiviral response characterized by the expression of antiviral effectors, potentially paving the way for novel strategies to modulate antiviral responses through metabolic interventions.
Treatment Management Challenges in Naïve and Experienced HIV-1-Infected Individuals Carrying the M184V Mutation
Authors: Mimtsoudis Iordanis , Tsachouridou Olga , Akinosoglou Karolina , Metallidis Symeon
Published: August 2024

M184V is a single-base mutation in the YMDD domain of reverse transcriptase (RT). The M184V resistance-associated mutation (RAM) is related to virological unresponsiveness to lamivudine (3TC) and emtricitabine (FTC) and induces high-level resistance to these two antiretroviral agents. M184V is rapidly selected in the setting of non-suppressive antiretroviral therapy (ART) and accumulates in the HIV reservoir. There were continuous efforts to evaluate the impact of the M184V mutation on the treatment outcomes in people living with HIV (PLWH). Since 3TC remains an extensively used part of recommended antiretroviral combinations, M184V is commonly detected in patients with virological failure (VF). ART guidelines do not recommend the use of drugs impacted by RAMs as they have been confirmed to comprise a risk factor for VF. However, there is evidence that 3TC/FTC can remain active even in the presence of M184V. Given the potential benefits of 3TC in ART combinations, the investigation of M184V remains of high interest to clinicians and researchers, especially in certain regions with limited resources, and especially for its unusual effects. This is a review of the literature on the challenges in treating both naïve and experienced individuals carrying the M184V mutation, including virological failure, virological suppression, and resistance to ART.
An Enhanced Horned Lizard Optimization Algorithm for Flood Control Operation of Cascade Reservoirs
Authors: Liu Chenye , Xie Yangyang , Liu Saiyan , Qin Jiyao , Wei Jianfeng , Fang Hongyuan , Du Huihua
Published: August 2024

The multi-reservoir flood control operation (MRFCO) problem is characterized by high dimensions and multiple constraints. These features pose significant challenges to algorithms aiming to solve the MRFCO problem, requiring them not only to handle high-dimensional variables effectively but also to manage constraints efficiently. The Horned Lizard Optimization Algorithm (HLOA) performs excellently in handling high-dimensional problems and effectively integrates with penalty functions to manage constraints. However, it still exhibits poor convergence when dealing with certain benchmark functions. Therefore, this paper proposes the Enhanced Horned Lizard Optimization Algorithm (EHLOA), which incorporates Circle initialization and two strategies for avoiding local optima, thereby enhancing HLOA’s convergence performance. Firstly, EHLOA was tested on benchmark functions, where it demonstrated strong robustness and scalability. Then, EHLOA was applied to the MRFCO problem at the upper section of Lanzhou of the Yellow River in China, showing excellent convergence capabilities and the ability to escape local optima. The reduction rates of flood peaks achieved by EHLOA for the two millennial floods and two decamillennial floods were 55.6%, 52.8%, 58.1%, and 56.4%, respectively. Additionally, the generated operation schemes showed that the reservoir volumes changes were reasonable, and the discharge processes were stable under EHLOA’s operation. Overall, EHLOA can be considered a reliable algorithm for addressing the MRFCO problem.
Water, Wastewater and Waste Management for Sustainable Development
Authors: Czekała Wojciech
Published: August 2024

The subjects of environmental protection, climate change, and sustainability are gaining in importance every year [...]
Essential knowledge and technical tips for total mesorectal excision and related procedures for rectal cancer
Authors: Cho Min Soo , Bae Hyeon Woo , Kim Nam Kyu
Published: August 2024

Total mesorectal excision (TME) has greatly improved rectal cancer surgery outcomes by reducing local recurrence and enhancing patient survival. This review outlines essential knowledge and techniques for performing TME. TME emphasizes the complete resection of the mesorectum along embryologic planes to minimize recurrence. Key anatomical insights include understanding the rectal proper fascia, Denonvilliers fascia, rectosacral fascia, and the pelvic autonomic nerves. Technical tips cover a step-by-step approach to pelvic dissection, the Gate approach, and tailored excision of Denonvilliers fascia, focusing on preserving pelvic autonomic nerves and ensuring negative circumferential resection margins. In Korea, TME has led to significant improvements in local recurrence rates and survival with well-adopted multidisciplinary approaches. Surgical techniques of TME have been optimized and standardized over several decades in Korea, and minimally invasive surgery for TME has been rapidly and successfully adopted. The review emphasizes the need for continuous research on tumor biology and precise surgical techniques to further improve rectal cancer management. The ultimate goal of TME is to achieve curative resection and function preservation, thereby enhancing the patient’s quality of life. Accurate TME, multidisciplinary-based neoadjuvant therapy, refined sphincter-preserving techniques, and ongoing tumor research are essential for optimal treatment outcomes.
Robotic colorectal surgery training: Portsmouth perspective
Authors: Piozzi Guglielmo Niccolò , Subramaniam Sentilnathan , Di Giuseppe Diana Ronconi , Duhoky Rauand , Khan Jim S.
Published: August 2024

This study aims to discuss the principles and pillars of robotic colorectal surgery training and share the training pathway at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. A narrative review is presented to discuss all the relevant and critical steps in robotic surgical training. Robotic training requires a stepwise approach, including theoretical knowledge, case observation, simulation, dry lab, wet lab, tutored programs, proctoring (in person or telementoring), procedure-specific training, and follow-up. Portsmouth Colorectal has an established robotic training model with a safe stepwise approach that has been demonstrated through perioperative and oncological results. Robotic surgery training should enable a trainee to use the robotic platform safely and effectively, minimize errors, and enhance performance with improved outcomes. Portsmouth Colorectal has provided such a stepwise training program since 2015 and continues to promote and augment safe robotic training in its field. Safe and efficient training programs are essential to upholding the optimal standard of care.
STUDI PERBANDINGAN KODE BATANG DNA INTI DAN KLOROPLAS PADA Heliconia sp. IN SILICO
Authors: Vertiana Erlin Via , Oksari Ade Ayu , Hariri Muhammad Rifqi
Published: August 2024

Heliconia merupakan tanaman pisang hias yang banyak dibudidayakan di daerah tropis. Keberadaan Heliconia di Indonesia memiliki kemelimpahan tinggi yang menjadikan tanaman tersebut berpotensi untuk bersaing di pasar bunga Internasional. Heliconia merupakan kelompok tumbuhan belum banyak dipelajari karakter molekulernya, sehingga perlu diperhatikan karena memiliki keterkaitan dengan pentingnya upaya konservasi dan pemuliaan plasma nutfahnya. DNA barcoding dapat digunakan sebagai yang efektif dalam mendeterminansi spesies. Metode yang dilakukan merupakan studi in silico menggunakan database Genbank (NCBI). Sekuen DNA yang dikoleksi dari database pada NCBI yaitu terdiri dari region inti sel dan plastida, yakni rbcL, matK, ITS, psbA dan trnL. Analisis data penyejajaran sekuen, identifikasi sekuen yang berpotensi sebagai barcode dan konstruksi pohon filogenetik dilakukan dengan menggunakan MEGA X. Analisis bioinformatik pohon filogenetik Heliconia menunjukkan bahwa hasil algoritma UPGMA Tree menggunakan gen matK dan rbcL sekuen parsial sangat konservatif dan gagal dalam diskriminasi spesies, sedangkan region ITS memiliki tingkat variasi genetik tinggi dan kemampuan diskriminasi yang baik. Region psbA dan trnL dianggap sebagai gen pelengkap untuk identifikasi tumbuhan khususnya Heliconia, karena kurangnya ketersediaan aksesi online untuk spesies-spesies tumbuhan.
RESPONSE OF GREEN BEANS (Vigna radiata L.) GERMINATION ON LEAVES AND RHIZOMES COGONGRASS (Imperata cylindrica L.) ALLELOPATHY
Authors: Sari Heni Erlita , Mahfut Mahfut
Published: August 2024

Cogongrass is a plant that contains allelochemicals, so it has the capability to reduce viability and early growth in green bean germination. This study aimed to determine the effect of allelopathy extract on the size and number of root cells in mung bean sprouts. The study uses the Completely Randomized Design with 1 treatment and 5 concentration levels of reed extract and repeated twice. The concentrations of the reeds used were 0% (control), 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%. The results showed that high concentrations of Cogongrass allelopathic extract inhibited the growth of soybean sprouts based on plant length. Each concentration of reed extract did not show a significant difference in cell length or cell density of mung bean sprouts.
BIOLOGICAL STUDY OF PEST INSECT GREEN STINKBUG NEZARA VIRIDULA L. (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) IN THE LABORATORY
Authors: Cindowarni Olivia , Siska Febriana
Published: August 2024

Green Stinkbug (Nezara viridula L.) in English is called "green stink bug". This insect can emit a distinctive and strong odor like Leptocorisa sp. The population density of N. viridula fluctuated greatly throughout the growing season. N. viridula is a pest that can attack more than 200 plants. Therefore, this research aims to find out the latest information regarding the biology and population density of N. viridula L. (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). The research was conducted in three observation locations. N. viridula breeding was carried out at the Basic Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Satu Nusa Lampung University. N. viridula breeding is carried out until the N.viridula’s life cycle is reached. Observation of N. viridula using a stereo microscope and Leica LAS EZ software. As the life cycle of N. viridula increases, the stronger it is to defend its life. The imago of N. viridula has a quite long life span, namely around 20 - 60 days. The highest population density of N. viridula was in the generative phase.
PEMBUATAN HERBARIUM BASAH SPESIMEN BUAH ROTAN MANAU (Calamus manan Miquel.) DENGAN KONSENTRASI LARUTAN ALKOHOL 70%: AQUADES (70 ML: 30 ML DAN 50 ML: 50 ML
Authors: Anjani Septi Leri , Oktavia Melyani , Rosy Yoesepha , Sinaga Gerhard Christian , Lestari Ria Windi , Fitriah Umi Novita
Published: August 2024

Herbarium basah merupakan metode pengawetan tumbuhan dengan menggunakan larutan berupa alkohol. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat herbarium basah dari buah rotan (Calamus manan) yang ditemukan di hutan Kalimantan dengan parameter perbedaan konsentrasi alkohol 70% sebanyak 70ml dan aquades sebanyak 30ml serta perbandingan alkohol: aquades 50%: 50%. Ciri umum tumbuhan rotan yaitu berupa tumbuhan semak yang hidupnya menjalar dan memiliki buah dengan permukaan kulit bersisik. Buah rotan di Kalimantan dimanfaatkan sebagai makanan masyarakat setempat, maka dari itu pentingnya menjaga dan melestarikan tumbuhan buah lokal rotan manau sebagai upaya mencegah kepunahan. Pengumpulan sampel dilakukan dengan memilih buah rotan yang telah matang dari habitat alaminya. Setelah itu, buah-buah tersebut dibersihkan dan dipersiapkan untuk proses pengawetan. Larutan alkohol digunakan sebagai media pengawetan untuk menjaga keutuhan morfologi dan struktur buah. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa herbarium basah buah rotan dapat disiapkan dengan baik dan mempertahankan ciri-ciri morfologi utama buah. Proses pengawetan juga memungkinkan untuk menyimpan sampel dalam jangka waktu yang cukup lama tanpa mengalami kerusakan
DISTRIBUSI POLA SIDIK JARI PADA POPULASI SUKU JAWA DI KABUPATEN DEMAK, JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Aulia Aura Sabrina , Muyassaroh Maya , Ummah Siti Choirul
Published: August 2024

Indonesia adalah negara dengan masyarakat yang sangat beragam. Keberagaman ini mencakup suku bangsa, agama, ras, dan bahasa. Dermatoglyph berasal dari bahasa Yunani yaitu dari kata "Derma", yang berarti kulit dan kata "Glyph", yang berarti "mengukir. Ilmu ini memeriksa gambaran sulur-sulur dermal yang paralel pada jari-jari tangan dan kaki, serta telapak tangan dan kaki, yang dapat memberikan wawasan mendalam serta digunakan dalam kajian genetika populasiDermatoglifi adalah ilmu yang mempelajari pola sidik jari manusia berupa gambaran sulur-sulur dermal yang paralel pada jari-jari tangan dan kaki, serta telapak tangan dan telapak kaki yang memberikan wawasan mendalam dan dapat digunakan untuk kajian genetika populasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui distribusi pola sidik jari pada populasi Suku Jawa di Kabupaten Demak. Metode yang digunakan adalah observasional deskriptif, dengan sampel yang diambil secara cluster sampling di tujuh kecamatan di Demak: Bonang, Gajah, Dempet, Karanganyar, Mijen, Wedung, dan Wonosalam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 61% populasi memiliki pola sidik jari loop, 35,6% memiliki pola whorl, dan 3,4% memiliki pola arch. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pola sidik jari yang paling dominan pada populasi penduduk Kabupaten Demak adalah pola loop.
EKSPLORASI KEANEKARAGAMAN JAMUR MAKROSKOPIS DI KAWASAN EVERGREEN TAMAN NASIONAL BALURAN SITUBONDO JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Mohammad Titanio , Maharani Sarah , Arroyan Nur Fauziah , Putri Aisyah Oktavia , Muliyah Evi
Published: August 2024

Jenis fungi atau jamur di dunia beraneka ragam jenisnya dari mulai jamur yang hidup di tempat tanah dan selain tanah. Jamur pada kawan Evergreen Taman Nasional Baluran memiliki potensi yang beragam untuk tumbuh di kawasan Evergreen karena memiliki struktur tanah yang memudahkan jamur dapat tumbuh. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis jenis-jenis jamur yang tumbuh di kawasan Evergreen. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Eksplorasi di kawasan Evergreen dengan mengidentifikasi setiap jenis jamur yang ditemukan di kawasan tersebut. Penemuan Jamur makroskopis yang ditemukan teridentifikasi terdiri dari 2 divisi 7 ordo 10 Famili dan 13 genus serta penemuan keseluruhan jamur adalah 116 jamur. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian penemuan jamur tergolong sedikit karena adanya beberapa faktor yang mengakibatkan jamur tidak tumbuh, yaitu faktor suhu, cuaca dan tanah.
PROPERTY FINANCING ANALYSIS USING MMQ CONTRACT (MUSYARAKAH MUTANAQISAH): A Case Study at Bank Muamalat Indonesia
Authors: Yulianto Edwin Rahmat
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine how the application of the Musyarakah Mutanaqisah (MMQ) contract at Bank Muamalat Indonesia. This research is a descriptive qualitative based by conducting field reaserch. This study uses a SWOT analysis, by analyzing internal factors, strengths and weaknesses, and analyzing external factors, opportunities and threats of the contract. The results of this study are that there are some weaknesses in the Musyarakah Mutanaqisah (MMQ) contract, which causes this contract to not be maximized in increasing the profit of Bank Muamalat Indonesia.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana aplikasi akad Musyarakah Mutanaqisah (MMQ) pada Bank Muamalat Indonesia. Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif berbasis deskriptif dengan melakukan studi lapangan (field reaserch). Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis SWOT, yaitu dengan menganalisa faktor internal yaitu kekuatan, kelemahan, serta menganalisa faktor eksternal yaitu peluang maupun ancaman dari akad tersebut. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat beberapa kelemahan pada akad Musyarakah Mutanaqisah (MMQ), yang menyebabkan akad ini belum maksimal pada peningkatan profit Bank Muamalat Indonesia.
SHARIA BANK SERVICE MARKETING MANAGEMENT STRATEGY IN INDONESIA
Authors: Maharani Adinda Cahya , Fasa Muhammad Iqbal , Suharto Suharto
Published: August 2024

Indonesia, which is predominantly Muslim, has long wanted a system of financial institutions that is in line with the demands of not limited financial needs but also moral demands. Islamic banks function as a collection of funds from the public in the form of savings must be based on Sharia principles. With the passage of time, the dynamics of Islamic bank players in marketing sales of products and services that are increasingly high, of course, make Islamic Banks required to have a strategy to compete competitively. Because Marketing strategy has a function as an organization and a set of processes in creating, communicating and submitting assessments to consumers in managing good relations with consumers which is carried out in a way that can provide benefits to the organization and its owners. The type of research used is literature study. The result of the research is that the marketing strategy of Islamic banking services is a strategy to serve the market or market segment that can be used as a target by an entrepreneur. The strategy of Islamic banking services can be carried out using segmentation, targeting and positioning strategies. Therefore, a good service system in Islamic banks is very necessary.
Indonesia yang mayoritasnya beragama Islam telah lama mendambakan kehadiran sistem lembaga keuangan yang sesuai dengan tuntutan kebutuhan tidak terbatas finansial namun juga tuntutan moralitasnya. Bank syariah berfungsi sebagai penghimpunan dana dari masyarakat dalam bentuk tabungan harus berprinsip Syariah. Dengan berjalannya waktu dinamika pelaku bank syariah dalam memasarkan penjualan produk dan jasa yang semakin tinggi tentunya membuat Bank Syariah diharuskan mempunyai strategi untuk bersaing secara kompetitif. Dikarenakan strategi pemasaran  memiliki fungsi sebagai organisasi dan seperangkat proses dalam penciptaan pengkomunikasian dan penyerahan penilaian kepada konsumen dalam pengelolaan hubungan baik dengan konsumen yang dilakukan dengan cara yang dapat memberikan keuntungan bagi organisasi dan para pemiliknya. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan ialah studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian adalah strategi pemasaran jasa bank syariah ialah strategi untuk melayani pasar atau segmen pasar yang dapat dijadikan sebagai target oleh seorang pengusaha.Strategi jasa bank syariah dapat dilakukan dengan menggunakan strategi segmentasi, target dan positioning. Oleh karena itu sistem pelayanan yang baik di bank syariah sangat diperlukan.
STANDAR FAKTUALISASI DI LAPANGAN MENGENAI PROSEDUR OPERASIONAL TUGAS SATPAM BANK SYARIAH INDONESIA KCP PONOROGO COKROAMINOTO
Authors: Bagaskara Muhammad Pandu
Published: August 2024

Security guards have a highly charged role as a security force for administering their soup and a duty to assist public security personnel's function to help regulate service performance in securing a place or government or non-ruling agency. Especially in finance institutions that should be well guarded by assets and other valuable assets that should be known under the control and security of bank security officers 24 hours of skill is the most important thing for bank security guards not only to perform jobdesk and SOP tasks but also to develop the capability of marketing and other areas in which target gains. Whatever products are offered to support the performance of the sharia bank.
Satpam (satuan pengamanan) mempunyai peran serta tugas yang sangat penting sebagai tenaga keamanan untuk menjalankan SOP dan kewajiban untuk membantu fungsi petugas keamanan publik membantu menertibkan kinerja pelayanan dalam mengamankan sebuah tempat atau lembaga baik pemerintah ataupun non pemerintah. Khususnya di lembaga keuangan yang harus dijaga baik dari asset dan barang berharga lainnya yang harus selalu dalam pengawasan dan pengamanan petugas satpam bank selama 24 jam. Mempunyai kemampuan (skill) adalah hal yang utama bagi seorang satpam bank apalagi realitanya saat ini satpam bank tidak hanya melakukan tugas sesuai jobdesk dan SOP saja tapi juga melakukan pengembangan kemampuan untuk bidang pemasaran dan lainnya yaitu untuk memperoleh target nasabah yang diterapkan pada satpam bank untuk produk bank syariah Indonesia apapun produk yang ditawarkan guna menunjang progress kinerja bank syariah.
SHARIA FINTECH GROWTH IN INDUSTRY REVOLUTION 5.0 – ALAMI SHARIA STUDY CASE
Authors: Alifi Awaliyah , Agung Wahyu Dwi
Published: August 2024

Currently, the development of fintech (financial technology) is growing in Indonesia, not to mention the syariah economic industry is also competing in financial technology and providing financial services based on Islamic law. A number of studies have shown the potential of sharia fintech applications, along with the future challenges that will be face by syariah fintech in Indonesia. ALAMI Sharia is one of the pioneers in the field of syariah fintech with the specification of crowdfunding funds from the public and channeling it to encourage the development of MSMEs that have difficulty getting capital injections from banks. The growth of ALAMI Sharia which has drastically increased in just 3 years is an interesting case study to discuss that it can become learning material for other syariah fintech. Operational cost efficiency, Strict funding assessment standards, employees dominated by young generations, conducive office-culture, and human resource management that not only emphasizes target achievement but alignment of productivity with Islamic values that are consistently applied have proven to be able to turn ALAMI Sharia into the best syariah fintech in Indonesia today.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK, DESAIN PRODUK DAN HARGA PRODUK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN MEBEL PADA COLLECTION FURNITURE DI PONDOK BAMBU
Authors: Sunarno S , Ridwan Muhammad
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of product quality, product design and price on furniture purchase decisions on Collection Furniture in Pondok Bambu. The sampling technique used is Purposive Samples. The sample in this study amounted to 96 respondents. Methods of data collection using questionnaires distributed to consumers of furniture buyers Collection Furniture in Pondok Bambu and analytical techniques  used  are  multiple  linear  regression.  The  results  show  that  1).  Product quality is the highest variable in influencing purchasing decisions Furniture on Collection Furnture in Pondok Bambu with products with durable texture. 2). Design becomes the second variable that influences purchasing decisions Furniture On Collection Furniture in Pondok Bambu, shows that elegant models in product design can influence consumers to buy back. 3). Price is the lowest variable affecting purchasing decisions of Furniture on Collection Furniture di Pondok Bambu.
FINANCIAL LEVERAGE AND CORPORATE SURVIVAL: EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Baba Yagana Alhaji , Olayiwola Abdulgaffar Badmus , Baba Abba Falmata
Published: August 2024

The study assesses the impact of financial leverage on corporate survival of companies in cement industry in Nigeria over a period of 3 years (2013-2015). Total Debts to Total Assets Ratio (TDTA) and Total Debts to Total Equity Ratio (TDTE) are proxies for financial leverage while Return on Assets (ROA) and Probability of Bankruptcy (Probankr) proxied corporate survival. In addition, two control variables: Firm size (fmsize) and sales growth were used. The study population was the four (4) listed cement companies on the Nigeria Stock Exchange as at 2006 which also formed the sampled size. The study used panel data from annual reports of these companies and were analyzed using Regression (Ordinary Least Square). The study shows that TDTA and FMSIZE have significant positive relationship with ROA. TDTE and SALESGTH however, show negative insignificant relationship with ROA. On the other, TDTA, TDTE and FMSIZE have insignificant positive relationship with PROBANKR. SALESGTH however, shows a negative insignificant relationship with PROBANKR. It was recommended among others that cement companies in Nigeria should take advantage of trade-off theory of capital structure by using debt to make a better return on equity.
PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN RELIGIUSITAS DAN BRAND IMAGE TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN ANGGOTA LDK UIN JAKARTA MENABUNG DI BANK SYARIAH
Authors: Siahaan Tiara Butet Utami , Zubaidi Ahmad , Putra Irhamsyah
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pengetahuan, religiusitas dan brand image terhadap keputusan anggota LDK UIN Jakarta menabung di Bank Syariah. Penelitian ini menggunakan 25 butir pertanyaan. Penelitian menggunakan data primer yang dikumpulkan dengan penyebaran kuisioner melalui google-form kepada anggota LDK UIN Jakarta yang sudah menabung di Bank Syariah sebanyak 100 sampel yang ditentukan dengan metode non-probability sampling. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah Partial Least Square dengan software SmartPLS 3.2. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah pengetahuan tidak berpengaruh pada keputusan menabung, religiusitas dan brand image berpengaruh pada  keputusan menabung serta secara simultan pengetahuan, religiusitas dan brand image berpengaruh pada keputusan menabung. Saran dari peneliti untuk bank syariah ialah meningkatkan branding dan mengadakan edukasi literasi untuk masyarakat. Saran untuk peneliti selanjutnya ialah dengan menggunakan data dan teori yang lebih baik serta menambahkan variabel penelitian yang masih berhubungan dengan penelitian ini.
PENGARUH IKLAN DAN CITRA MEREK TERHADAP MINAT BELI PRODUK KOSMETIK SOMETHINC (Studi Kasus Pada Mahasiswa FEB Universitas Islam Assyafiiyah)
Authors: Chusnah C , Sunarno S , Khopipah Badriyatun Nurul
Published: August 2024

This research aims to obtain empirical evidence regarding the influence of advertising and brand image on interest in purchasing Somethinc cosmetic products among FEB UIA students. Data was obtained from 100 students through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regression, multiple correlation, and t and f hypothesis tests. The results of the analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence between advertising (X1) and brand image (X2) on purchasing interest (Y), with t- values of 14.092 and 13.733 respectively which exceed ttable 1.661. The Ftest of 127.681 exceeds the Ftable of 3.09, resulting in approval of Ho and acceptance of Ha, indicating the significant influence of advertising and brand image on purchasing interest. The coefficient of determination shows that the contribution of advertising and brand image is 72.5%, while other factors not explained in the research contribute 27.5%.
Pengaruh Konseling Gizi Terhadap Pengetahuan dan Tingkat Konsumsi Zat Gizi Makro dan Zat Gizi Mikro pada Pasien Tuberkulosis Paru di UPT Rumah Sakit Khusus Paru Provinsi Sumatera Utara
Authors: Jairani Eka Nenni , Napitupulu Bertha Nurlina , Suraya Rani , Lestari Wanda , Yulita Yulita , Nababan Agnes Sry Vera
Published: August 2024

The highest TB morbidity and mortality rates are in developing countries, including Indonesia. WHO hopes that TB research conducted in all countries can provide scientific evidence that it is important for all TB patients to be assessed for nutritional status and given nutritional counseling in all health facilities and the need to set operational standards in the treatment of malnutrition due to TB. The aimed of this study was to determine the effect of nutritional counseling on knowledge of carbohydrate, protein, vitamin A and zinc intakes in pulmonary TB patients at Unit Pulmonary Hospital of North Sumatra Province. This research was carried out at Special Pulmonary Hospital, North Sumatra Province. It was conducted in August - September 2021. This research was a Quasi Experimental study with One Group Pre and Post test Design. The population were all outpatient pulmonary TB patients with positive smear sputum in the DOTS poly in Unit Pulmonary Hospital of North Sumatra Province and the sample was 60 people who met the inclusion criteria. Obtained are that through the statistical tests, showed that the counseling carried out had a significant effect on increasing knowledge (p=0.000), carbohydrate intake (p=0.001), protein intake (p=0.000), vitamin A intake (p=0.000) and zinc mineral intake (p=0.000). It is hoped that this study can provide information for pulmonary TB patients about nutritional counseling in changing the intake of good nutrients to accelerate healing and suppress transmission of pulmonary TB.