bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diversity of Soil Macrofauna in the Early Decomposition Process of Litter from Secondary Forests and Candlenut Stands on the Slopes of the Gawalise Mountains, Central Sulawesi
Authors: Melati Rima Hasiani , Wardah Wardah , Yusran Yusran
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui produksi seresah, dekomposisi dankeanekaragaman makrofauna tanah pada hutan sekunder dan tegakan kemiri.Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan mengumpulkan seresah pada littertrap selama 30 harikemudian dimasukan pada litterbag,kemudian diamati di hutan sekunder dan tegakankemiri di Desa Uwemanje,Kecamatan Kinovaro Kabupaten Sigi ,Lereng PegununganGawalise Sulawesi Tengah. Identifikasi Makrofauna dilaksanakan di LaboratoriumHama, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Tadulako Palu, mulai bulan Oktober -Desember 2019. Parameter yang diamati produksi seresah, dekomposisi seresah danmakrofauna tanah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan produksi seresah hutan sekunder(2,20 ton/ha/bln) lebih tinggi dibandingkan tegakan kemiri (2,14 ton/ha/bln). Tinggijumlah produksi seresah pada hutan sekunder karena jumlah dari seresah tersebut.Hal ini disebabkan tidak ada lagi pembersihan dan pemangkasan dari tempat tanamtersebut sehingga seresah banyak yang menumpuk diatas tanah. Dekomposisi seresahpada hutan sekunder tergolong sedang dengan presentase 17%-19% dan dekomposisitegakan kemiri tergolong lambat dengan presentase 10-12%. Keanekaragaman jenismakrofauna tanah pada hutan sekunder mirip dengan pada tegakan kemiri. Indekssimilaritas atau kesamaan jenis makrofauna tanah pada hutan sekunder dan tegakankemiri yaitu senilai 75,67%.
Increased Oxygen Evolution Activity in pH-Universal Electrocatalyst: Urea-Modified NiFeCoCN Medium-Entropy Alloy
Authors: Lv Hongwei , Ye Zhiguo , Pei Feng , Peng Xinyuan , Huang Juntong , Li Duosheng , Jin Zhong
Published: May 2023

The kinetic process of a slow oxygen evolution reaction (OER) always
constrains the efficiency of overall water electrolysis for H2
production. In particular, nonprecious metal electrodes for the OER have
difficulty simultaneously possessing good electrocatalytic activity and
long-term stability in pH-universal media. In this work, urea is first
used as a pore-forming agent and active C/N source to fabricate a
nanoporous NiFeCoCN medium-entropy alloy (MEA) by high-temperature
sintering based on the nanoscale Kirkendall effect. The NiFeCoCN MEA
achieves an overpotential of 432 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm-2
and a lower Tafel slope of 52.4 mV dec-1 compared to the IrO2/Ti
electrode (58.6 mV dec-1) in a 0.5 M H2SO4 solution. In a 1 M KOH
solution, the NiFeCoCN MEA obtains an overpotential of 177 mV for 10 mA
cm-2 and a Tafel slope of 36.1 mV dec-1, which is better than IrO2/Ni
foam. This work proves a novel strategy to design and prepare nanoporous
MEA materials with desirable C/N species, which provides promising
prospects for the industrial production of H2 energy.
The impacts of delivery structure on the efficiency of healthcare services: Evidence from aggregate data in China
Authors: He Wen , Zhu Yiwei
Published: May 2023

Background The ‘public versus private healthcare’ debate has
never stopped, and the empirical evidence is inconclusive and limited in
developing countries. This study tries to examine the impacts of
delivery structure on the efficiency of healthcare services as well as
whether the impacts vary among markets with different characteristics in
China. Methods We use panel data at China’s provincial level
from 2010 to 2019, and conduct a DEA-Tobit model to investigate the
impacts. More concretely, first we apply a DEA model to calculate the
efficiency of healthcare services, then examine the impacts of delivery
structure on it with a Tobit model. Results Our results
indicate that after considering the factors of service quality in the
outputs of healthcare services, the efficiency of healthcare services
decreased by 20.47% since 2010 because of the overuse of healthcare
services and blind expansion of hospitals. However, the large entry of
private hospitals does have a significantly positive impact on the
efficiency, because the competition pressure pushes them to reduce
costs. Moreover, this effect is more effective in the market of primary
care which social capital mainly enter. Conclusions This study
provides new and reliable evidence on the positive effects of absorbing
private capital into the healthcare market, which provides beneficial
implications for China and other developing countries to promote and
improve market-oriented reform of healthcare services.
Evaluating the potential of a web application to ensure the safety of victims of child abuse
Authors: Bandara L.R.H.P , Weligama D.M.P.D , Henuka D.L , Dewmini A.M , Silva D. I. De , Gunathilake M. P.
Published: May 2023

The primary objective of this digital platform is to provide an
opportunity for abused children to present their problems online.
Basically, you can present your problem under 4 types of grants:
Physical Abuse, Mental Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Other. Users can choose
which of these four types of violence users have suffered and contact
the relevant parties. After submitting the user problem, an expert can
be contacted for it. For example, legal action can be taken if the user
has faced physical abuse. If further assistance is required, it can be
done by system administrators.
Simulation study of three new quadrupole ion funnels to improve low-mass ion transmission
Authors: Qiu Chaohui , Li Xiaolong , Li Zhe , Yang Liu , Wang Weimin , Xu Fuxing , Ding Chuanfan
Published: May 2023

Rationale: By applying RF (radio frequency) and DC (direct
current) voltages to corresponding ring electrodes, ion funnel (IF) can
efficiently focus and transmit ions. However, IF has an inherent mass
discrimination problem that will greatly limit ion focusing and
transmission. In order to improve the transmission efficiency (TE) of
the IF and remove this limitation, this paper explores the new
quadrupole ion funnel (QIF). Methods: Computer simulations of
the potential field distributions of QIF and conventional IF were
performed to assess their focusing characteristics. To compare the TE,
using the ion optics simulation programmes SIMION and AXSIM, a series of
simulations were carried out. Toroidal, cylindrical and hyperbolic
configurations are used to improve ion TE. And compare transmission and
focus performance with conventional IF. Results: By simulating
the trajectories of low m/z ions in the IF with SIMION and AXISM
software, in this paper, the optimum electrical parameters for three new
QIFs are obtained, and compared them with the conventional IF, which can
improve the TE of m/z < 100 by about 16%, 20% and 13%,
respectively. Conclusions: The results indicate that the study
of these three new configuration IF has great research significance for
improving the sensitivity of low m/z ions in mass spectrometer
instruments.
Integration of UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS, chemometrics and network pharmacology to discovery potential quality markers in Sinomenii Caulis
Authors: Li wenlong , Zhang Zhiyong , Ren Mingjun , He * , Zhu Yongbo , Huang Yuming , Qiu Ping , Hu Yunfei
Published: May 2023

Rationale: There are significant differences in Sinomenii
Caulis (SC) obtained from different geographical regions and medicinal
plant parts. This study aims to explore potential quality markers that
are correlated with clinical efficacy in SC by a comprehensive strategy
that integrates chemical profiling, chemometrics, and network
pharmacology. Methods: First, an alkaloid database was created
through the utilization of the UNIFI system to qualitatively analyze of
alkaloids in SC. Then, differential compounds in SC collected from
various geographic regions were screened by applying multivariate data
analysis. Subsequently, the support vector machine (SVM) and random
forest (RF) algorithms are adopted to calculate the grouping accuracy of
different components. Finally, network pharmacology was conducted to
analyze the pharmacological properties and potential associations of
these target compounds. Results: A total of 81 alkaloids were
identified from SC samples, including 13 aporphine alkaloids, 18
protoberberine alkaloids, 32 morphine alkaloids, 10 benzylisoquinoline
alkaloids, and 8 other types of alkaloids. Notably, palmatine,
sinoracutine, and magnoflorine are active ingredients with the ability
to differentiate the different regions of SC samples. And thus should be
prioritized when selecting quality markers. Additionally, it was
observed that the RF algorithms demonstrated higher classification
accuracy than the SVM model. Conclusion: This comprehensive
strategy may prove to be a powerful technique for screening the quality
markers components, which could be used for the quality control of SC,
and can serve as reference for design of quality control of other herbs.
On the mathematical description of polarization effects in optical communications and how their induced impairments can be minimized
Authors: Janer Carlos
Published: May 2023

In this paper it is shown that the correct mathematical framework of
combined polarization mode dispersion and polarization dependent losses
(combined PMD-PDL effects or impairments) in optical fibers is the
irreducible spinor representation of the extended Lorentz Group.
Combined PMD-PDL effects are shown to be formally identical to Lorentz
Transformations acting on spin ½ zero mass particles. Since there are
two different irreducible spinor representations of the restricted
Lorentz Group, there must also exist two kinds of states of
polarizations (SOPs) that are relevant in the description of PMD-PDL
effects. The optical process that allows to convert one kind into the
other is identified as optical phase conjugation. Optical phase
conjugation plays the same role as the time inversion operator in the
Lorentz Group representation theory. A practical and extremely important
example of utility of these ideas, a technique that significantly
reduces the PMD-PDL induced impairments, is presented. This technique
allows to cancel the PDL part of the combined PMD-PDL impairments in a
very simple and straightforward way.
Comparison of different solar PV-based microgrid systems in off-grid operating mode
Authors: Kamagaté Yaya , Shah Heli Amit , B Sharma SSPM
Published: May 2023

Microgrid systems have become increasingly popular in recent years due
to their ability to provide reliable, efficient and sustainable energy
to local communities. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are a common type
of microgrid that rely on photovoltaic panels to convert sunlight into
electrical energy. However, the intermittency of solar power means that
energy storage solutions are necessary to ensure a reliable supply of
electricity. Two popular energy storage solutions for solar PV
microgrids are batteries (Bats) and supercapacitors (SCs). This study
aims to compare the performance of three different solar PV-based
microgrid systems: solar PV only (SPV), solar PV with battery storage
(SPVB), and solar PV with both battery and supercapacitor storage
(SPVBS). The analysis using MATLAB/Simulink is based on their technical
performance, with an emphasis on energy management. Results from the
simulation indicate that integrating a battery storage can enhance the
performance of the SPV microgrid system by stabilizing the dc bus
voltage, resulting in balancing generation and demand. The SPVBS system
can perform better, especially by providing high power and quick
response which can result on improving battery lifetime. Overall, our
study highlights the importance of energy storage solutions for solar PV
microgrids. Adding energy storage device to the solar PV microgrid
system can significantly improve its performance and efficiency.
Time-resolved SWIR imaging for the assessment of the activity of occlusal caries lesions
Authors: Fried Daniel , Ng Morgan , Wycoff Spencer , Zhu Yihua , Ho Yi-Ching , Takasuka Hannah
Published: May 2023

The aim of this study was to develop a clinical SWIR reflectance
handpiece to assess the activity of lesions on the occlusal surfaces.
The time-resolved reflectivity of ten active and ten arrested occlusal
caries lesions on extracted teeth was monitored at 1470 nm using a
benchtop system and a modified clinical prototype during forced air
drying. The presence of a highly mineralized surface zone measured with
microcomputed tomography (microCT) was used to indicate lesion activity.
Multiple kinetic parameters were extracted from the acquired SWIR time
versus intensity dehydration curves and used to assess lesion activity.
Three parameters: delay, %I , and rate calculated
from the SWIR dehydration curves were significantly different (P
< 0.05) between active and arrested lesions. The modified
clinical probe was able to completely dehydrate all the active lesion
areas in the occlusal pits and fissures in less than 30 seconds.
New Pilot Protection Method Based on the Current Fault Component Waveform Similarity
Authors: Gao Shuping , Zheng Han , Gao Yue , Song Guobing
Published: May 2023

In order to improve the ability of the modular multi-level converter to
quickly clear and isolate faults in the multi-terminal flexible DC grid,
this paper analyzes the characteristics of current faults in the
multi-terminal flexible direct current grid, introduces the
comprehensive distance of current fault waveform, and proposes a line
protection method based on the similarity of current fault waveform.
This protection method firstly uses Euclid DTW (Dynamic Time Warping)
distance and entropy weight method to process electrical quantity
signals, calculates the comprehensive distance of current fault waveform
of two converter stations, and builds the protection criterion based on
the similarity of current fault waveform. Then, the fault identification
is realized by using the calculated comprehensive distance, and the
fault pole identification is realized by using the ratio of
comprehensive distance between positive and negative poles. Finally,
PSCAD was used to build a simulation model to output the fault data
under different fault conditions, and MATLAB was used to process the
fault data to verify the protection algorithm. The simulation results
show that the proposed method has good resistance to high resistance,
and its rapidity and adaptability are further improved. The research
results will provide a theoretical basis for the safe and reliable
operation of flexible DC power grid.
Yalıtım Transformatörlerinde Ara-Harmoniklerin Transformatör Nüve Titreşimi Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: BATTAL Funda
Published: May 2023

Ara-harmonikler, güç sistemlerinde doğrusal olmayan yüklerden, asenkron anahtarlamanın yapıldığı anahtarlamalı sürücülerden veya geçici durumda çalışan yüklerdeki hızlı akım değişikliklerinden kaynaklanmaktadır. Böyle çalışma koşulları altındaki transformatör nüvelerinde doymanın meydana gelmesi ve aşırı ısınma gibi problemlerin yanında titreşim seviyelerinin anormal seviyelerde artması gibi mekanik problemler de ortaya çıkmaktadır. Buna karşılık, ara-harmoniklerin yol açtığı titreşimlerdeki anormal artışın incelendiği çalışma sınırlı sayıdadır. Ara-harmoniklerin transformatör nüvesinin titreşimi üzerindeki etkilerini belirlemek amacıyla bu çalışmada bir-fazlı 10 kVA anma gücündeki bir yalıtım transformatörünün nüvesindeki titreşim yer değiştirmesi değerleri çeşitli ara-harmonik frekanslarına sahip uyarımlar altında incelenmiş ve sonuçları karşılaştırılmıştır. Yapılan benzetim çalışmalarında, ara-harmonik frekansına bağlı olarak titreşim harmonik spektrumunda yan-bantlar şeklinde veya çift katları olacak şekilde bileşenler oluştuğu ancak bazı ara-harmonik frekanslarında ise kesirli frekanslarda bileşenlerin ortaya çıkmasına yol açtığı sonucu elde edilmiştir.
Hasar Tespit Çalışmalarında Görevlendirilebilecek Dronların Bulanık Karar Verme Yöntemleri ile Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Kara Mert , Eren Tamer
Published: May 2023

Hayatın her anında gerçekleşebilecek doğal afetlerin, gerçekleşmesi sonucunda büyük can ve mal kayıpları yaşanabilmektedir. Afet bölgelerindeki afetzedelerin tahliyesinin ardından yetkililer tarafından bölgedeki etkilenenlerin maddi açıdan hasarlarının ve tahrip boyutunun belirlenmesi amacıyla bir hasar tespit çalışması yapılması gerekmektedir. Hasar tespitinde yüksek çözünürlüklü görüntü ve tüm afet bölgesini görüntüleme ihtiyacının doğması yüksek teknoloji ürünü drone seçimi problemini ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, hasar tespit çalışmalarında kullanılmak üzere yüksek çözünürlüğe sahip, uzun süre havada kalabilen, hafif, her kurum tarafından kullanılabilecek ve görüntü alma amacıyla üretilmiş, benzer özelliklere sahip beş drone arasından optimum seçimin yapılması hedeflenmiştir. Bu değerlendirme yapılırken kamera çözünürlüğü, kamera görüş açısı, video kare hızı, ağırlık, uçuş süresi, uçuş mesafesi ve birim fiyat olmak üzere yedi kriter belirlenmiştir. Problemin çözüm aşamasında Çok Kriterli Karar Verme (ÇKKV) yöntemleri kullanılarak, Pisagor Bulanık Analitik Hiyerarşi Prosesi (PBAHP) ile kriterlerin ağırlıklandırılması yapılmış, elde edilen kriter ağırlıkları Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluation (PROMETHEE) ve The Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) yöntemlerinde kullanılarak, alternatifler değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma, ÇKKV ile afet sonrası hasar tespiti ve görüntülenmesi için drone seçimine yönelik olarak yapılan ilk uygulama özelliğine sahiptir. Ayrıca çözüm yaklaşımı sunulan problem için PBAHP, TOPSIS ve PROMETHEE yöntemlerinin kullanılması, uygulanan metot açısından katkı sağlamaktadır.
In old men Scheuermann’s disease is not associated with neck or back pain: a Swedish cohort study
Authors: Jönsson Anette , Damm Henrik , Hofvander Mehrsa , Rosengren Björn E , Redlund-Johnell Inga , Ohlsson Claes , Mellström Dan , Karlsson Magnus K
Published: May 2023

Background and purpose: Scheuermann’s disease is characterized by kyphosis and frequently mild back pain. As the level of kyphosis may progress over time, also the level of pain may increase. We evaluated the prevalence of Scheuermann’s disease, and their pain, in Swedish elderly men.Patients and methods: The Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) Study Sweden (n = 3,014) is a population-based prospective observational study of community-living men aged 69–81 years. At baseline, participants answered a questionnaire including history of neck/back pain during the preceding year and characteristics of any pain (severity, sciatica, and neurological deficits). Lateral thoracic/lumbar spine radiographs were taken of 1,453 men. We included the 1,417 men with readable radiographs. Scheuermann’s disease was defined as 3 or more consecutive vertebrae with > 5° wedging with no other explanation for the deformity.Results: 92 of the 1,417 men (6.5%, 95% confidence interval 5.3–7.9) had Scheuermann’s disease. 31% of men with and 31% without Scheuermann’s disease reported neck pain (P = 0.90) and 51% with and 55% without the disease reported back pain (P = 0.4). Among men with Scheuermann’s disease and back pain, none reported severe pain, 57% moderate, and 43% mild, compared with 7%, 50%, and 44% in those without Scheuermann’s disease (P = 0.2). In those with Scheuermann’s disease 63% reported no sciatica, 15% sciatica without neurological deficits, and 22% sciatica with neurological deficits, compared with 56%, 16%, and 28% in those without the disease (P = 0.6).Conclusion: The prevalence of Scheuermann’s disease in elderly Swedish men is between 5.3% and 7.9%. The condition seems at this age not to be associated with neck or back pain.
GAMBARAN BUDAYA GENERASI MILENIAL DI KOTA SURABAYA DITINJAU DARI ENAM DIMENSI BUDAYA HOFSTEDE
Authors: Fantazilu Ikhwan Fadlu
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine how the cultural picture of the millennial generation in the city of Surabaya is viewed from the six dimensions of Hofstede's culture. This research is a quantitative research that uses the "VSM 08" questionnaire to collect the desired data. The sample of this study amounted to 100 subjects who were taken using accidental sampling technique. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using the formula that has been formulated by Hofstede. The results of the study detail that the millennial generation in the city of Surabaya which is reviewed through Hofstede's cultural dimensions has: (1) the Power Distance Index (PDI) has a high index with a result of 65.5 or believes there is a distance between power holders and those under them. (2) The Individualism Index (IDV) shows a low index score with a result of 13.5, which may indicate strong collectivism. (3) Masculinity Index (MAS) with a result of 64 or millennials in Surabaya City tend to like the pattern of competition. (4) The Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) has a high index score of 79, meaning that millennials do not like things that are uncertain. (5) Long Term Orientation Index (LTO) has a result of 72.5 or happy future-oriented. (6) Indulgence Index (IVR) with a result of 46 or tend not to indulge in lust.
REVOLUSI SAINTIFIK DALAM PERKEMBANGAN MEKANIKA
Authors: Vilmala Berry Kurnia
Published: May 2023

Konsep kunci dari revolusi keilmuan Kuhn adalah mengenai paradigma keilmuan, yaitu pendekatan dominan yang dilakukan oleh komunitas keilmuan dalam memecahkan masalah dalam bidang-bidang keilmuan dalam periode tertentu. Salah satu paradigm dalam sains adalah pekembangan mekanika. Mekanika merupakan cabang ilmu fisika yang mempelajari gerak benda, baik benda yang diam (statik) maupun benda yang bergerak (kinematika dan dinamika). Keberadaan mekanika sudah ada sejak zaman Yunani kuno dan terus berkembang sampai sekarang. Dalam perkembangannya mekanika dibagi menjadi dua, mekanika klasik dan mekanika kuantum. Pembahasan tentang mekanika klasik lebih fokus kepada benda-benda yang bergerak jauh dibawah kecepatan cahaya, sedangkan mekanika kuantum fokus pembahasannya kepada benda-benda yang mendekati kecepatan cahaya. Perkembangan mekanika tersebut tidak terlepas dari adanya revolusi keilmuan yang ditandai dengan bergesernya paradigma. Revolusi ilmiah menurut Thomas Kuhn diawali dengan paradigm lama, normal sains, anomali-anomali, krisis, Revolusi, Paradigma baru.
HARMONI, DISHARMONI, DAN INTEGRASI ANTARA SAINS DAN AGAMA
Authors: Ridwan Irwan Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Sains dan Agama dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (Sains) masih menjadi topik yang selalu hangat dan menaik untuk dibahas. Proses pergulatan antara Sains dan Agama telah melahirkan hubungan-hubungan yang luar biasa kompleks dan panjang dalam sejarah peradaban manusia. Harmoni dan Disharmoni. Bahkan beberapa kalangan yakin bahwa sains dan agama tidak dapat dipertemukan. Padahal tidak semua isu antara sains dan agama selalu dihiasi dengan pertentangan. Bahkan ada beberapaa ahli yang berusaha untuk mengintegrasikan keduanya disamping pendapat beberapa kalangan yang menyatakan bahwa Sains dan Agama adalah sesuatu hal tak tidak bisa dibandingkan, baik dari segi objek formal material (ontologi), metode penelitian (epistemologi), serta manfaat yang ditimbulkan dari Sains dan Agama (aksiologi).
TINJAUAN ONTOLOGI, EPISTEMOLOGI, DAN AKSIOLOGI DALAM PENELITIAN IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN GERAKAN LITERASI SEKOLAH (GLS) DI SMP NEGERI 9 YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Putri Utami Dyah Ayu
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meninjau hasil penelitian Implementasi Kebijakan Gerakan Literasi Sekolah di SMP N 9 Yogyakarta berdasarkan landasan: (1) ontologi, (2) epistemologi, (3) aksiologi. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian analisis konten dengan objek hasil penelitian implementasi Gerakan Literasi Sekolah di SMP N 9 Yogyakarta oleh Ilmiawan (2017). Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penafsiran secara deskriptif. Berikut uraian hasil penelitian. Pertama, penelitian tersebut belum memenuhi landasan ontologis secara rinci. Hakikat literasi yang uraikan berupa hakikat literasi dua dekade lalu. Selain itu, hakikat Gerakan Literasi Sekolah dan acuan teori dalam pembahasan belum diuraikan. Kedua, penelitian tersebut secara umum telah memenuhi landasan epistemologi ditunjukkan oleh prosedur ilmiah yang digunakan cukup lengkap dan benar. Akan tetapi, masih perlu ada revisi dan penambahan di beberapa bagian antara lain perumusan tujuan penelitian, reabilitas, dan penyajian pembahasan penelitian. Teknik analisis data yang dilakukan sudah sesuai dengan langkah-langkah analisis data interaktif. Selain itu, peneliti hendaknya konsiten dalam penggunaan murid atau siswa.  Ketiga, penelitian tersebut telah memenuhi landasan aksiologi. Nilai-nilai yang dapat diambil dari penelitian tersebut meliputi nilai kemandirian, nilai kedisiplinan, nilai kerjasama, nilai rasa ingin tahu, nilai tanggung jawab, nilai kreatif, dan nilai gemar membaca.
Lima Logika Nonexistence: Eksplorasi Dialektis Pemikiran Boaventura de Sousa Santos terhadap Totalitas Nalar Dikotomis dan Hierarkis
Authors: Utomo Hartmantyo Pradigto , Sutopo Oki Rahadianto
Published: May 2023

Artikel ini mengeksplorasi secara dialektis lima logika nonexistence dari Boaventura de Sousa Santos sebagai kemungkinan dekolonisasi Sosiologi Indonesia. Kelima logika tersebut adalah pengetahuan monokultur, linearitas, klasifikasi sosial, superioritas skala universal dan global serta produktivitas. Eksplorasi dialektis dirancang dengan decolonizing interpretive research yang terfokus pada aspek dikotomi dan hierarki untuk diterapkan melalui eksemplar kritik teoretis pada dualisme ekonomi J. H. Boeke. Artikel ini memiliki dua tujuan, yaitu melakukan kritik pada cara berpikir dikotomis sebagai totalisasi epistemik sosiologi modern dan menunjukkan konsekuensi dari hierarki sosiologi Global Utara terhadap negara-negara Global Selatan. Terdapat dua temuan dari eksplorasi dialektis lima logika nonexistence terhadap cara berpikir dikotomis dan hierarkis. Pertama, relevansi logika nonexistence sebagai piranti konseptual untuk mengkritik (re)produksi ilmu sosial di Global Selatan yang absen dalam risalah Boaventura de Sousa Santos. Kedua, totalitas nalar dikotomis dan hierarkis sebagai basis bagi format ketimpangan reproduksi ilmu sosial modern yang menempatkan formasi keilmuan Indonesia sebagai colonial territories yang invisible.
Descripción de criterios sobre presentaciones digitales en Power Point con estudiantes del curso postuniversitario en competencias docentes
Authors: Hurtado Huicochea Antonio
Published: May 2023

En el presente estudio, se enfocó en el material didáctico digital. El objetivo de la investigación es describir los criterios empleados por los estudiantes del segundo semestre del curso postuniversitario en competencias docentes del Centro de Actualización del Magisterio de Iguala, Guerrero, para elaborar sus presentaciones digitales en PowerPoint. La investigación es de corte cuantitativo y se llevó a cabo mediante la aplicación de dos instrumentos investigativos. El primero fue un test con escala de Likert, donde se incorporaron las categorías de pedagogía, diseño y tecnología; el segundo recurso fue una lista de cotejo en la que se analizaron los criterios de presentación y contenido adecuado para el alumno.

Los resultados evidenciaron que los docentes manejan de forma correcta los criterios correspondientes a las categorías de la escala de Likert. En cuanto a si es adecuado para el alumno, según la lista de cotejo, se obtuvo que menos de la mitad de los encuestados intercalaban la presentación con otros materiales didácticos. Sin embargo, en general, se puede considerar que los estudiantes de posgrado encuestados dominan el manejo de esta herramienta tecnológica de la información, pero desconocen elementos teóricos que les ayuden a desarrollar de forma esquemática sus materiales didácticos digitales.
Por que as nações fracassam: as origens da riqueza, da prosperidade e da pobreza
Authors: Sasso Marcelo
Published: May 2023

Este trabalho visa fazer uma análise do livro de 2012 Porque as nações fracassam, coautoria de Daron Acemoglu e James A. Robinson. Neste livro, os autores mostram que são as instituições políticas e econômicas criadas pelo homem que estão por trás do sucesso ou fracasso econômico. Centraliza sua discussão no papel das instituições econômicas como direitos de propriedade seguros e instituições políticas como eleições livres e justas na promoção do desenvolvimento. Os dados são apresentados com distribuição geográfica baseados em dados quantitativos e qualitativos. Com base em quinze anos de pesquisa original, eles reúnem evidências históricas do para construir uma nova teoria da economia política com grande relevância para as grandes questões da atualidade.
The Impact of Lean Manufacturing Practices on Green Sustainability: The Case of Abdulghani Company
Authors: Younnes Dima
Published: May 2023

This study examines the impact of lean manufacturing practices on green sustainability in the context of Abdulghani Company. The study used a sample size of 180 respondents to collect data on the implementation of lean practices and the company's green sustainability performance. The findings indicate that the implementation of lean practices has a significant positive impact on green sustainability performance. Specifically, lean practices such as waste reduction, energy conservation, and process improvement contribute to a reduction in the company's environmental impact and improved environmental sustainability. The study recommends that companies adopt lean practices as a means of achieving both operational excellence and sustainable development.
Synthesis and Characterization of Antibacterial Photocatalytic Activated Carbon Black-Titanium Dioxide Composite Employing Ultrasonic Agitation Method
Authors: Fatimah Mega , Wibawa Pratama Jujur
Published: May 2023

The functional composites of activated carbon black-titanium dioxide (ACB-TiO2) with antibacterial-photocatalytic properties have been properly synthesized in this research using ultrasonic of 40 kHz, 2´50 W at 50oC for 10, 20, and 30 minutes agitation time. This research aimed to enhance titanium dioxide's antibacterial and photocatalytic properties (TiO2) using activated carbon black (ACB) particles forming ACB-TiO2 composites. The antibacterial properties of the materials were evaluated based on their capability of inhibiting Escherichia coli (gram-negative) and Staphylococcus aureus (gram-positive) bacteria cells growth, while the photocatalytic properties of them were evaluated based on their capability of degrading methyl orange dye molecules under ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. It is conclusively known that the ACB-TiO2 composites can be synthesized from the activated carbon black (ACB) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) of about 164 nm and 547 nm in their particle size respectively employed ultrasonic agitations for the various time. All of the produced ACB-TiO2 composites could inhibit the bacterial cell growth and also could decompose the methyl orange molecules with the best was that synthesized using 30 minutes ultrasonic agitation time.
Projektmanagement in einem Start-up – ein Erfahrungsbericht
Authors: Fiebeler Patrick
Published: May 2023

Der Umgang mit Komplexität und Unsicherheit ist für Start-ups zentral. Viele kleine Unternehmen schrecken vor zu viel Regularien und Prozessen zurück. Doch gerade Projektmanagement mit seiner großen Anpassbarkeit kann das richtige Maß an Struktur und Orientierung geben, die ein nachhaltig erfolgreiches Wachstum ermöglicht. Angefangen bei der Strategie, die gerade am Anfang fast ausschließlich durch Projekte realisiert wird, bis hin zur benötigten Vielseitigkeit, kreativ und lösungsorientiert zusammenzuarbeiten – hinter fast jedem Kompetenzelement steckt großes Potenzial für ein Start-up. Patrick Fiebeler berichtet von seinen Erfahrungen als Senior Berater bei einem stark wachsenden jungen Unternehmen. Dabei werden konkrete Beispiele und Anwendungen der wichtigsten und relevanten Kompetenzelemente vorgestellt.
The Influence of Financial Technology, Financial Literacy and Financial Efficacy on Student’s Interest in Investing
Authors: Hariyani Diyah Santi , Ayuningdiah Melania Rizqi , Saputra Arifiansyah
Published: May 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of financial technology, financial literacy and financial efficacy on students' interest in investing in the capital market. The data source used is primary data by distributing questionnaires. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling with the criteria of active students who have received capital market training. This research is a quantitative study using SPSS for Windows ver 25.0 as a tool to test multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that only financial technology and financial efficacy significantly affect students' interest in investing, and financial literacy has no significant effect. It is hoped that further research can develop other factors influencing investment intentions.
The Moderating Role of Perceived Reward on Leadership Style and Policy Involvement Effects on Job Performance Among Pharmaceutical Managers
Authors: Oamen Theophilus Ehidiamen
Published: May 2023

Management and behavioral sciences literature has established a direct link between rewards and employee performance. However, limited research exists on the role of perceived reward on the effects of policy strategy involvement and leadership style on the performance of pharmaceutical managers. Intuitively, perceived rewards may have a potential impact on the behavior and attitudes of pharmaceutical managers toward work, and invariably job performance. Based on the incentive theory of motivation framework, the study explored the causal effect of leadership style, and policy involvement on job performance, and the moderating effect of perceived reward among pharmaceutical managers. Comparative differences in perception between operational and strategic managers were evaluated. A cross-sectional web-based questionnaire survey of a random stratified sample of managers (103 strategic and 138 operational) engaged in pharmaceutical marketing. Structural equation modeling was used to evaluate the developed model. Construct validity and fit measures of the hypothetical model were adequate. Policy strategy involvement and leadership style had a positive and significant influence on job performance. Moderation analysis showed that low perceived reward significantly weakened the impact of policy engagement on performance. Integrating improved managers’ involvement with policy and strategy development with commensurate rewards is an incentive strategy to improve managers’ job performance. The study was restricted to only two major managerial groups. More job-related behavioral constructs are required to improve the generalizability of findings, which is suggested for further research.
Moving towards collaborative care in combating the burgeoning burden of tuberculosis and diabetes: key findings from a pharmaceutical care study
Authors: Gnanasan Shubashini
Published: May 2023

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common comorbidities in tuberculosis patients with prevalence as high as 15-30% in Malaysia. The convergence of these two diseases is linked to poorer tuberculosis treatment outcomes, increased chances of relapse and recurrence within two years, increased risk of multi drug resistant-tuberculosis, reactivation of latent tuberculosis infection and higher risk of death during tuberculosis treatment. It is imperative to have a collaborative effort from all stakeholders including pharmacists in order to establish a coordinated response to both diseases. This paper reports key findings of a mixed-method pharmaceutical care study that tackled many medication-related problems in patients with both tuberculosis and diabetes. Despite the need to address the barriers and challenges encountered during the provision of pharmaceutical care, pharmacists played an important role in promoting diabetes management in a tuberculosis clinic, and the integration of pharmacists within a multidisciplinary health care team was indeed feasible.
PERAN ACHMAD NOE’MAN TERHADAP DAKWAH DAN PEMBAHARUAN GAGASAN ARSITEKTUR MASJID DI INDONESIA
Authors: Rizki Utama Muhammad , Zakaria Mumuh Muhsin , Mulyadi Raden Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Kehadiran Islam di Indonesia mempengaruhi beragam aspek seperti kebudayaan, sosial,  termasuk bidang arsitektur dengan munculnya bangunan masjid sebagai produk budaya yang berkembang di lingkungan komunitas Muslim. Arsitektur awal masjid di Nusantara selama berabad-abad memiliki ciri khas atap tumpang dengan tiang penyangga di tengahnya. Mulai awal abad ke-20, dominasi atap tumpang mulai terkikis dengan mendominasinya masjid berkubah di Indonesia. Pada masa itulah sosok arsitek Achmad Noe’man hadir melakukan pembaharuan pada bidang arsitektur masjid dengan rancangan yang berbeda dari masjid-masjid sebelumnya yang pernah ada yaitu Masjid Salman ITB. Karya-karyanya mendobrak tradisi arsitektur masjid pada zamannya. Tulisan ini mencoba menguraikan secara singkat pengaruh dan peran Achmad Noe’man sebagai seorang yang berlatar belakang muslim modernis terhadap perkembangan dakwah Islam dan pembaharuan gagasan arsitektur masjid di Indonesia.
Presence of Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) at an unexpected altitude: in Mexico City.
Authors: Estrada-Venegas Edith G. , Ochoa Ronald , Equihua-Martínez Armando
Published: May 2023

>Raoiella indica or red palm mite, is reported for the first time from Mexico City. It has now been found at 2244 masl which is the highest elevation documented for the species. Most of the specimens were collected from the underside of Canarian palms (Phoenix canariensis Chabaud) fronds, however it is registered for the first time on the upper side as well. Some specimens were collected also from robellini palms (Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien).
Female Bovine Donor Age Influence on Quality Markers’ Expression and PPARS Abundance in Day 7 Blastocysts
Authors: Jaworska Joanna , Nowicki Arkadiusz , Kowalczyk-Zięba Ilona , Boruszewska Dorota , Siergiej Alicja , Traut Milena , Łukaszuk Krzysztof , Wocławek-Potocka Izabela
Published: May 2023

In bovine females, the production of embryos derived from oocytes obtained by ovum pick-up (OPU) is becoming a frequent procedure. Collection of oocytes from prepubertal animals enables shortening the genetic distance, especially in high-value animals. Nevertheless, the oocyte and later embryo developmental potential differ between oocytes derived from prepubertal and adult heifers. The aim of this study was to determine the possible underlying causes for differences in quality between embryos obtained from prepubertal and pubertal heifers. Cumulus oocyte complexes were collected via OPU. The expression of PLAC8, IFN
τ, IGFR1, SOX2, and OCT4 in blastocysts was evaluated. The transcriptome of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs), the major genes involved in the metabolism and development of the embryo, and the embryo quality marker gene expression (PLAC8, IFN
τ, IGFR1, SOX2, and OCT4) in the day 7 blastocysts derived from oocytes collected from prepubertal or pubertal heifers differed significantly. The expression of genes involved in basic biological processes of early embryonic development differed between embryos derived from oocytes collected from prepubertal and pubertal heifers. The obtained data may be used to adjust culture conditions to the biological requirements of the embryos derived from oocytes collected from prepubertal heifers, and to predict the possibility of successful development of the embryo.
Occurrence of Mycotoxins in Conserved Grass and Legume Forages – A Systematic Review
Authors: Aranega João Paulo Rodrigues Bittencourt , de Oliveira Carlos Augusto Fernandes
Published: May 2023

Conserved forages are important feed for livestock and equines all over the world. However, contamination with mycotoxins may occur, leading to health issues to the animals and to humans that consume products of animal origin. As information on the occurrence of mycotoxins in conserved grass and legume forages is scarce, a review of the literature published between January 1992 and July 2022 was performed to assess the worldwide occurrence and levels of mycotoxins in hay, haylage, and silage. Zearalenone (ZEN), deoxynivalenol (DON), and aflatoxins (AFs) were the most common mycotoxins found in conserved forage in North America, Africa, and the Middle East, with ZEN and AFs in levels above the maximum levels determined in European Union (EU) regulations for animal feed. Ochratoxin a (OTA) was detected in high levels in conserved forages in Europe. Although other mycotoxins were found, they were detected in lower frequencies and levels. Co-occurrence of mycotoxins was identified in more than half of the studies analyzed. There were few studies carried out in Asia, Middle East, Oceania, and no information was available on Central and South America, reinforcing the need of studies on the issue in these regions.
A New Paradigm on Language Imperialism: Student-Teachers Voice on English Language Learning
Authors: Pujasari Ratu Sarah , Hikmatullah Nanak
Published: May 2023

Background:

The current language policy in Indonesia removed English language programs from the elementary school curricula for fear of constraining childrenâ€™s first language ability. Many are worried about the impact of the policy. Such policy sparks a debate among scholars and educators. The policy results in worry among those who believe in the importance of learning English, such as parents and English teachers.

Methodology:

The current study aims to investigate the English student teachersâ€™ belief in the notion of Language Imperialism (LI). Using the descriptive qualitative method, the data were taken from six of the student-teachers interview.

Findings:

The current research shows that English is not part of imperialism, but rather a form of empowerment and that their future job as an English teacher is not to promote the language but as a way to help their future students in facing a more globalized and competitive world.

Conclusion:

In the context of English language learning student-teachers see their profession as a platform for empowerment for future generations. They believe that teaching English as a way to promote local cultures and languages to the outside world by using local content in the classroom, contrary to the popular belief that English dominates local languages

Originality:

The concept of language imperialism recognizes as colonialism. Little attention is given to the perception of student-teachers as a future generation in criticizing the government policy for better feedback. The positive views found, hopefully, will give fruitful decision for the government.
Framework of Intercultural Learning in Speaking for Islamic Higher Education in the International Context
Authors: Susilowati Tintin
Published: May 2023

Background:

Nowadays, English is one of world languages  which should be acquired by the world communities as the global citizens. However, ability to speak English communicatively in the global contexts is found as tremendous problems for most students of Islamic Higher Education since the lack of the course in promoting intercultural bases in learning process.

Methodology:

This paper is a review literature article that was conducted by analyzing the information of 25-intercultural learning articles. It used â€˜interculturalâ€™ as the keyword of searching. The articles were derived from Google Scholar as the scholar engine source. The researcher used documentation in collecting the data and applied thematic analysis in analyzing the data.

Findings:

Promoting familiarity both local culture and target language culture may trigger Islamic Higher Education students to have better proficiency in speaking English in the widespread contexts. Intercultural framework in speaking facilitates the students to have wider viewpoints that it may minimize misinformation and miscommunication when they have to interact with the other English speakers from the different communities in the world.

Conclusion:

Building intercultural perspective for English department students of Islamic Higher Education students is urgently required to train them to be context sensitive people in making relationship with other people from the various contexts.

Originality:

This research is aimed to design a systematic pattern and material in speaking course for English Department Students of Islamic Higher Education.
Foreign and Domestic Online Media Representation of Indonesian Minister of Finance: A Feminist Stylistics Approach
Authors: Tri Widarwati Nunun , Purnomo Budi , Unun Pratiwi Veronika , Wicaksono Bayu Hendro , Kiswaga Godlove Elioth
Published: May 2023

Background:

Examination of gender representation and the portrayal of a prominent female public figure in both foreign and domestic online media. By applying a feminist stylistics approach, the study sheds light on the importance of fair and unbiased representation of female leaders in the media landscape, which can contribute to dismantling gender stereotypes and promoting gender equality in society.

Methodology:

This study employs a qualitative method to explore the portrayal of gender relations using Sara Mills' feminist stylistics framework, focusing on word, phrase/sentence, and discourse levels.

Findings:

The findings reveal that the representation of the Indonesian Minister of Finance in both foreign and domestic news sites exhibit specific yet distinct results, influenced by cultural norms and Sri Mulyani's reputation within Indonesia and internationally. Utilizing the three levels of analysis within the feminist stylistics theory framework, the study uncovers that the minister is addressed fairly and without explicit gender bias.

Conclusion:

This study highlights the importance of fair and unbiased representation of public figures in media by examining the portrayal of Indonesia's Minister of Finance through a feminist stylistics approach.

Originality:

This comprehensive analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of gender representation in media and highlights the importance of addressing public figures in a fair and unbiased manner.
Mapping Capacity to Deal with Difference: Towards a Diagnostic Tool for Critical Diversity Literacy
Authors: Steyn Melissa , Burnett Scott , Ndzwayiba Nceba
Published: May 2023

South Africa today faces both increasingly radical calls for systemic change from various sectors, and apparently intransigent organisational cultures whose performance in delivering racial â€œtransformationâ€ and equality in the workplace has been extremely disappointing. It is argued that a different way of managing organisations is possible, but that this requires both a commitment to a new set of values, and the possession of the skills to deal with difference, which are summarised as critical diversity literacy (CDL). In order to improve CDL capacity within organisations, baseline measurements are necessary to tailor interventions and to track progress. We propose a preliminary metric based on data gathered from practical interventions, including leadership interviews in a large national organisation, that revolve around five thematic hooks: (1) society at large, (2) the organisationâ€™s understanding of the past, (3) ideologies around change, (4) apportioning of responsibility, and (5) the conception of difference. Ways of identifying capacity (positive scripts) or lack thereof (negative scripts) are proposed and discussed as a preface to future work on deepening and refining the model.