bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effect of ripeness level, storage and heating conditions on vitamin C in Fig (Ficus carica L.) fruit juice using bivoltammetry sensor
Authors: NERDY NERDY , ZEBUA NILSYA FEBRIKA , XENA TJUT , KUSUMA MAYA , TANJUNG RANI FARAH BUTSAINAH
Published: November 2023

Vitamin C, as a crucial nutrient, plays a vital role in human health and is known to be sensitive to various factors such as ripeness level, storage and heating conditions. This study aimed to determine the effect of ripeness level, storage and heating conditions on vitamin C in fig (Ficus carica L.) fruit juice using bivolmetric sensor. Fig (Ficus carica L.) fruit juice samples with different ripeness level were collected and analyzed the vitamin C. Full-ripe fig (Ficus carica L.) fruit juice samples subjected at different storage (cold, cool, and room temperature) and heating (30 °C, 60 °C, and 90 °C) conditions. The vitamin C level was monitored using a bivoltammetry sensor. The results showed that the higher ripeness level of fig (Ficus carica L.) fruit the lower level of the vitamin C. The results also showed that the higher storage and heating conditions generally accelerate with degradation of vitamin C. Degradation of vitamin C content in fig (Ficus carica L.) fruit juice with all different storage temperature had the best kinetic model fit zero order. Meanwhile, heating temperature at 30 °C and 60 °C showed that the best kinetic model fit first order. But, heating temperature at 90 °C showed that the best kinetic model fit second order. The kinetic modeling analysis showed that storage and heating conditions significantly influenced the degradation kinetics of vitamin C in the fig (Ficus carica L.) fruit juice.
Quantifying Endangerment Value: a Promising Tool to Support Curation Decisions
Authors: Bruns Emily , Westwood Murphy , Griffith M. Patrick , Hipp Andrew , Lobdell Matt , Meyer Abby , Rollinson Christy , Still Shannon , Worcester Lindsey , Hoban Sean
Published: November 2023

Botanic garden collections are increasingly seeking to quantify and improve the value of their collections for science, horticulture, conservation and other uses. Quantifying the value of a collection depends on the mission of the institution. Many botanic gardens are prioritising the conservation of rare and threatened species towards preventing plant extinctions. In doing so, botanic gardens must make decisions about which plants should remain, be replaced or be added to their collections, and how to allocate staff and resources to care for individual plants, while considering funding and space limits. So, how can curators make the biggest impact towards conserving plant species? We present a promising method to quantitatively assess which plant species might be higher or lower conservation priority to an ex situ collection, using what we term ‘endangerment value’ – the value of collections for preventing plant extinction. We apply this method to four genera of high importance at The Morton Arboretum and showcase advantages of this approach as well as pitfalls. We found this method useful for priority setting, but note that the inclusion and exclusion of different data and how they are weighted impacts the ranking of priority species – an important lesson for any prioritisation method. We hope this method will inspire and help other botanic gardens to evaluate their current and future endangerment value and set priorities for maintaining and growing ex situ collections globally.
FACTORS INFLUENCING SUSTAINABILITY REPORT DISCLOSURE ON MINING COMPANIES LISTED IN IDX
Authors: Karundeng Mourend Gabriella , Salim Susanto
Published: November 2023

The goal of this study is to examine how the composition of the board of commissioners, the percentage of independent commissioners, company size, leverage, and liquidity affect the publication of sustainability reports by mining companies that are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2017 and 2020. Eight people were chosen as the sample for this study using the purposive sampling method. The EViews version 12 application is used to process the data in this study. The findings of this study suggest that corporate size and liquidity have a substantial impact on the disclosure of sustainability reports. Contrarily, the variables governing the board of commissioners, the percentage of independent commissioners, and leverage have no impact on the disclosure of sustainability.
FACTOR AFFECTING DIVIDEND POLICY IN FINANCIAL SECTOR COMPANIES IN INDONESIA STOCK EXCHANGE
Authors: Magdalena Katherine , Santioso Linda
Published: November 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of profitability, liquidity, leverage, firm size and free cash flow on dividend policy in financial sector company listed on the ISE in the 2018-2020 period. This research’s sample used 25 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The hypothesis in this study used multiple regression analysis. The data processing in this study uses the E-views application version 12. The results of this study indicate that the variables of profitability and firm size have a significant effect and positive on dividend policy, the variables of liquidity have a significant effect and negative on dividend policy, while the variables of leverage and free cash flow do not have a significant effect on dividend policy.
FACTORS AFFECTING DIVIDEND PAY OUT RATIO WITH ROE (RETURN ON EQUITY) AS MODERATING VARIABLE
Authors: Hastuti Rini Tri , Andrew Richard
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out whether cash ratio and ATO (asset turnover) have an influence on dividend pay-out ratio by using ROE (return on equity) as a control variable or moderating variable in the manufacturing industry listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2018-2020 period. Samples were taken using purposive sampling method, and the data obtained were 39 firms. The data is processed using statistical software applications to analyze into multiple regression equations, namely the EViews program version 12 and Microsoft Excel 2010. This study provides test results that cash ratio and ATO (asset turnover) have an insignificant negative effect on dividend pay-out ratio. ROE (return on equity) cannot moderate cash ratio on dividend pay-out ratio. But ROE (return on equity) can moderate ATO (asset turnover) on dividend pay-out ratio. The conclusion of this study can analyze the factors that influence firm performance in increasing dividend pay-out ratio so that investors are interested in investing.
FIRM VALUE OF THE PROPERTY, REAL ESTATE & BUILDING SECTOR IN INDONESIA AT THE BEGINNING OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Kusuma Indah , Santhi Rayhita , Putra Cahyadi
Published: November 2023

Movements in Indonesian stocks through the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) in 2020 experienced great turmoil as a result of the Corona Virus Diseases-19 (Covid-19). The data shows that the value of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) is not in its best condition. This study uses an associative quantitative approach to examine 38 listed issuers in the property, real estate & building sector during 2020. The results of this study are able to prove that the firm value during the current pandemic is influenced by financial distress.
THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY, REGRET AVERSION BIAS, AND OVERCONFIDENCE ON INVESTMENT DECISION
Authors: Angela Tifany1  , Pamungkas Ary Satria
Published: November 2023

Investment decision is a policy taken by investors as an alternative to achieve future profits. By comparing the average salary of formal employees in Jakarta with the cost of living in Jakarta, a question arises about how investors in Jakarta who work as worker make their investment decisions based on their investment capital. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of Financial Literacy, Regret Aversion Bias, and Overconfidence on Investment Decision among workers in Jakarta. The sample of this study are the workers who work and live in Jakarta that make investment in the capital market. The number of samples in this study was 228 respondents that were obtained by purposive sampling method. This study used Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) for data analysis and using Likert scale as the measurement scale. The result of this study indicated that Financial Literacy, Regret Aversion Bias, and Overconfidence have a positive effect on Investment Decision.
Pay Later Risk Management: A Review of FMECA and Potential Customer Prediction Frameworks Through the Application of Machine Learning
Authors: Nugraha Adz Zikri Arif Furqon , Suwarningsih Wiwin
Published: November 2023

The development of technology continues to develop and gradually change the way people buy such as on online shopping sites. The increase in internet use, especially in the use of E Commerce, has given birth to great potential in the market, especially in Indonesia. These changes prompted the birth of various payment methods. One of them is Pay Later. 27% of the 3560 samples decided to use Pay Later with all the conveniences offered. However, the development of Pay Later is not synchronized with good risk management. The use of Pay Later, which is not targeted at the right consumers, causes PT. XYZ suffered losses due to 22.37% of users defaulting on Pay Later installments. The purpose of this study is to reduce Pay Later default users by answering what factors cause consumers to default. To support this study, the authors used FMECA, Cause Effect Diagrams and conducted tests using Machine Learning to improve company efficiency. Through critical matrix analysis, the author gets 3 priority failure modes, Users default, users disappear, and users experience payment delays. In solving the problems in this study, the authors provide recommendations in the form of a new framework in the form of analyzing the best Pay Later offers by analyzing consumer behavior patterns in an E Commerce by utilizing Machine Learning. However, future research will need to be conducted correlation analysis and static testing in testing attribute correlation before testing algorithms when building machine learning models. The authors also suggested comparing using other methods to improve risk management in this study.
Comparative Analysis of Software Development Lifecycle Methods in Software Development: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Diansyah Ahmad Febri , Rahman Muhammad Rusdi , Handayani Rizky , Nur Cahyo D. Diffran , Utami Ema
Published: November 2023

In the last decades, various Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) models have been developed to meet the different needs and challenges in the software industry. The purpose of this research is to analyze and compare some of the most common SDLC methods. After the selection and evaluation process is complete, a literature review is carried out by collecting articles, books, and other sources related to the SDLC method. Several main SDLC methods were selected for thorough analysis. Waterfall, Agile and Scrum are some of the methods. Important factors such as flexibility, speed of development, ability to adapt to changing requirements, and project risk are evaluated. The results of the analysis show that each SDLC method has strengths and weaknesses, and that they are appropriate for a variety of situations. While Agile and Scrum methods emphasize flexibility and teamwork, the Waterfall method provides greater structure and clarity to plans. This study aims to determine the best process method for software development. This literature review provides an in-depth understanding of the features, strengths, and weaknesses of various existing SDLC methods. With a better understanding of these methods, organizations can choose the SDLC method that best suits their project needs, thereby increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of software development. This research resulted in a process method that is widely used in software development, namely the Agile method.
Enhancing Soil-Transmitted Helminth Detection in Microscopic Images Using the Chain Code for Object Feature Extraction
Authors: Malik Rio Andika , Frimadani Marta Riri , Putra Dwipa Junika
Published: November 2023

Soil-Transmitted Helminth (STH) infections are a grave global health issue, which involves particularly in countries that are developing with insufficient sanitation and limited access to healthcare. With better intestinal helminth egg detection technology, health facilities in areas with limited resources can identify and treat these infections more promptly. It is necessary to create a strong framework and an effective method to solve this challenge. The outcomes of this study could assist in parasite infection discovery and public health. Chain code-based feature extraction strategy can also be the foundation for the development of comparable approaches for diagnosing various parasitic diseases. Overall, the neural network design used in this study makes the model that is produced a good model that assigns well to never-before-seen data. The significance of image processing technologies in the medical field is shown by this study.
Implementasi Kebijakan Pengembangan Pariwisata Pasca Pandemic di Indonesia
Authors: Solihin Ihin , Jumanah Jumanah , Nugroho Arif , Cahyani Yuni Dwi , Auladatisyifa Ikhda Ratri , Herdiana Riyan
Published: November 2023

The Covid-19 outbreak emerged in early 2020, crippling global economic activities, including the tourism sector in Indonesia. The decline in the number of tourists visiting Indonesia had a significant impact on the country's economy. It is a significant responsibility for the government to formulate policies for the post-pandemic development of tourism in Indonesia. One of the policies for the development of the tourism sector is the concept of the "new normal." This policy must be effectively implemented to revive tourism in Indonesia.

The method used in writing this article employs a literature review study method. This method involves reviewing research from Google Scholar's database and relevant articles related to the discussed topic, which are then processed using appropriate tools.

Based on the results of the literature review study, the implementation of post-pandemic tourism development policies in Indonesia involves three elements: sustenance, self-esteem, and freedom from servitude. These elements are realized when the health protocol requirements in the new normal setting are adhered to. These three elements are significant considerations for the government when deciding whether to reopen or postpone operations in the tourism sector due to their profound social, economic, and environmental impacts. Other government strategies or efforts in implementing tourism development policies in the era of the new normal include promoting local tourism, emphasizing voluntarism and solidarity, and making policies based on sustainable development
Use of Janus kinase inhibitors in atopic dermatitis – an update
Authors: Dhar Sandipan , Datta Shreya , De Abhishek
Published: November 2023

Atopic dermatitis is among the cutaneous inflammatory disorders whose pathophysiology is thought to be influenced by the JAK-STAT intracellular signalling system. The effectiveness of systemic and topical Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors in the treatment of atopic dermatitis has been shown in clinical trials and case studies. At present, oral abrocitinib (Cibinqo), oral upadacitinib (Rinvoq), oral baricitinib (Olumiant) and topical ruxolitinib (Opzelura) have approval from the US-FDA for their use in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. The efficacy and safety of oral and topical Janus kinase inhibitors for the treatment of atopic dermatitis have been reviewed in this article.
Application of antenatal care with a holistic approach in reducing anxiety
Authors: Rizki Fathia
Published: November 2023

For pregnant women, anxiety often comes and gets heavier near labor, plus they now must live side by side with COVID-19. Therefore, holistic antenatal care, which is thorough physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual care is needed. This research aims to determine the application of antenatal care with a holistic approach to reducing maternal anxiety. This research employs a mixed method. The sample for this quantitative research was pregnant women in their third trimester at the Sahabat Ibu dan Anak Cliniq in Bandung, totaling 80 women (case and control) who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria from June-September 2021. The data were collected using the HRS-A questionnaire. Meanwhile, the qualitative research sample was carried out by purposive random sampling. The results of qualitative data collection were given in a case report. The results showed that the application of antenatal care with a holistic approach had an effect in reducing maternal anxiety levels during the new normal with a p-value of 0.007<? (0.05). In addition, the results showed that pregnancy checks with a holistic approach made the mother's delivery experience better than those with the previous approach, made the mothers calmer and able to control emotions, and increased spiritual confidence. In conclusion, antenatal care with a holistic approach had an effect in reducing anxiety.
Prematurity and language development of 9-18 months child
Authors: Hariningtyas Nurul Hidayati , Kusmiyati Yuni , Djanah Nur , Apay Serap Ejder
Published: November 2023

Premature birth (gestational age <37 weeks) can cause a variety of health problems premature birth are prone for experiencing impaired children's language development in the future. This study was to know the correlation between prematurity and language development of children aged 9-18 months. This research was an observational analytic study with a retrospective cohort design (historical cohort), conducted in August 2019-April 2020. The population was all infants born at Wates General Regional Hospital (RSUD) Wates in Kulon Progo Regency in October 2018-July 2019. The sample was 96 children who were divided into 48 children in the exposed group and 48 children in the non-exposed group. The sampling technique used simple random sampling. The variables in this study were prematurity, smoking parents, maternal education, maternal occupation, and socioeconomics. The data were obtained using Google Form and Denver II forms. Data analysis used chi-square test and logistic regression. There was a correlation between the variables of prematurity with language development. After controlling for smoking parents and mother education variable have significance (p=0.015) on the dependent variable. Developmental language disorders are 3,57 times higher in children born prematurely (OR=3,571). There was no statistically significant correlation between maternal occupation and socioeconomics on language development (p=0.525; 0.277). The chance of language development disorder if the child is born prematurely and has parents who’s smoking and low maternal education is 62%. Prematurity is a risk factor for children's developmental language disorder.
The effect of social economic changes during pandemic COVID-19 toward child wellbeing
Authors: Nurfurqoni Fuadah Ashri , Kumoro Retno , Siroj Eko Yuliarti , Riany Yulina Eva
Published: November 2023

Pandemic Covid-19 has had a broad impact on human life; various restrictions cause various socioeconomic changes in family life, affecting the child's wellbeing. In contrast, the child's wellbeing must be adequately fulfilled so they can grow and develop into quality human resources. The purpose of this paper was to systematically review the evidence on the impact of socioeconomic changes during the pandemic on children's wellbeing. This systematic review was carried out following PRISMA guidelines. Data collection was carried out on March 18, 2022, using the Pro-Quest, Tailor and Francis, Emerald, Sage Pub, and Science Direct databases. Based on this study's exclusion and inclusion criteria, there were 19 studies included in this paper. The analysis results show that most of the included studies prove that socioeconomic status affects children's wellbeing, while one study showed that there is no effect. In conclusion, the findings from the review may provide guidelines for promoting better child wellbeing during the pandemic Covid-19.
PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN PADA MATA KULIAH KIMIA FISIKA BERDASARKAN KURIKULUM KKNI
Authors: Yudha Sandy , Saputra Oddy Azis , Nurfajriani Nurfajriani , Simorang Murniaty
Published: November 2023

Perangkat pembelajaran merupakan salah satu faktor penting dalam mempengaruhi keberhasilan pembelajaran terutama diperguruan tinggi. Dengan meningkatkan kualitas perangkat pembelajaran, maka dapat memudahkan mahasiswa dalam memahami materi termasuk materi pembelajaran kimia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran berupa Rencana Pembelajaran Semester (RPS) dan Modul Pembelajaran sesuai kurikulum kerangka kualifikasi nasional indonesia (KKNI). Pengembangan ini dilakukan pada mata kuliah kimia fisika di jurusan Teknik kimia Universitas Bung Hatta (UBH). Penelitian ini menggunakan model penelitian pengembangan model 4-D, namun pada penelitian ini hanya sampai pada 3 tahap yaitu tahap pendefinisian, tahap perancangan, dan tahap pengembangan. Validator yang terlibat pada penelitian ini adalah validator ahli pengembangan dan ahli materi. Hasil validasi perangkat pembelajaran diperoleh nilai rata-rata kedua perangkat adalah 3,79 (kriteria sangat layak). Hal ini berarti perangkat pembelajaran yang dibuat sudah sesuai dengan kerangka kualifikasi nasional Indonesia.
PEMANFAATAN DRUM BEKAS SEBAGAI BAHAN PEMBUATAN TEMPAT SAMPAH BAKAR DI DESA WAJAGESENG
Authors: Sari Akhman , Iswati Siti Rosalia , Amirah Siti Nur , Cahyani Devi Aviola , Nurrizkika Yasmin Arafah , Fourlina Husnul , Irhas Muhammad , Dika Ade Aprilian , Pebrian Tegar , Lestari Ni Made Dwi Ayu Aditiya , Murniati Murniati
Published: November 2023

Kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) merupakan salah satu program yang erat korelasinya dengan Pengabdian mahasiswa terhadap suatu desa atau wilayah dengan mengaplikasikan dan mengembangkan pengetahuan yang telah diperoleh selama masa kuliah. Permasalahan terkait sampah juga menjadi isu yang sering di hadapi di masyarakat, seperti kurangnya infrastruktur berupa fasilitas kebersihan yang membuat adanya fenomena sampah berserakan . Solusi yang di tawarkan untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut ialah membuat inovasi berupa pemanfaatan limbah besi (Drum Bekas) menjadi bak sampah.  Kegiatan ini di lakukan dalam beberapa tahap yaitu di mulai dengan perancangan, pengambilan alat dan bahan,pemotongan limbah besi, lalu pengamplasan kemudian pengecetan dan pembagian.  Dari kegiatan tersebut di harapkan dapat membantu masyarakat desa dalam mengatasi permasalahan kebersihan yaitu di mulai dengan perancangan, pengambilan alat dan bahan,pemotongan limbah besi, lalu pengamplasan kemudian pengecetan dan pembagian.
Pravilnik za opis i pristup građi u knjižnicama, arhivima i muzejima i kartografska građa
Authors: Miletić Drder Mira
Published: November 2023

Cilj. Cilj je rada predstaviti Pravilnik za opis i pristup građi u knjižnicama, arhivima i muzejima (dalje u tekstu Pravilnik KAM) u kontekstu obrade kartografske građe te istražiti mogućnosti njegove primjene na opis kartografske građe.
Pristup/metodologija. U prvom su dijelu rada ukratko opisani standardi obrade kartografske građe. U nastavku se rad bavi prikazom strukture i elemenata opisa Pravilnika KAM. Također su ukratko opisani rezultati provedenoga testiranja uporabe Pravilnika KAM. Na kraju rad donosi prijedlog aplikacijskoga proﬁla za opis kartografske građe s primjerima opisa.
Rezultati. Rezultati istraživanja provedenog u ovom radu upućuju na to da je Pravilnik KAM primjenjiv za opis kartografske građe. Primjeri obrade pokazali su da je raznolikost elemenata opisa razlog više da se Pravilnik KAM primjenjuje u svim baštinskim ustanovama koje posjeduju kartografsku građu.
Originalnost/vrijednost. Ovo je prvi rad koji se bavi opisom kartografske građe prema novom Pravilniku KAM i koji donosi prijedlog aplikacijskoga proﬁla za opis kartografske građe.
Edukacija o primjeni Pravilnika za opis i pristup građi u knjižnicama arhivima i muzejima kroz Centar za stalno stručno usavršavanje knjižničara u Republici Hrvatskoj i Radnu grupu za edukaciju pri Stalnom odboru za razvoj i održavanje pravilnika
Authors: Filipeti Antonija , Romac Marta , Balog Vojak Jelena
Published: November 2023

Cilj. Cilj je rada analizirati sudjelovanje i zadovoljstvo edukacijama za primjenu Pravilnika KAM koje su se održavale od 2018. do 2022. godine u okviru Centra za stalno stručno usavršavanje knjižničara u Republici Hrvatskoj (CSSU). Usto rad donosi analizu posjećenosti regionalnih radionica (održanih neovisno o CSSU-u) na temu primjene Pravilnika KAM u organizaciji Radne grupe za edukaciju pri Stalnom odboru za razvoj i održavanje Pravilnika KAM u suradnji sa županijskim matičnim narodnim knjižnicama i Vijećem za matičnu djelatnost Muzejskog dokumentacijskog centra (MDC).
Pristup/metodologija/dizajn. U radu se analiziraju podaci o edukacijama za primjenu Pravilnika KAM: teme, formati, trajanje edukacija, broj polaznika te rezultati evaluacijskih upitnika – zadovoljstvo polaznika edukacijskim sadržajima i predavačima te primjenjivost na radno mjesto.
Rezultati. Na edukacijama o Pravilniku KAM tijekom petogodišnjeg razdoblja sudjelovalo je najviše knjižničara, ali i značajan broj polaznika iz arhiva i muzeja. Održavanjem edukacija online te javnom dostupnošću snimki webinara od 2020. godine omogućena je široka dostupnost edukativnog sadržaja. Polaznici su iskazali izvrsnu razinu zadovoljstva kvalitetom predavača i edukacijskih sadržaja te vrlo dobru razinu zadovoljstva primjenjivošću edukacija na radno mjesto. Održavanjem regionalnih radionica praktična primjena Pravilnika KAM približena je široj stručnoj zajednici.
Ograničenja. Od 2018. do 2020. godine za polaznike iz arhiva i muzeja prilikom prijave nije bila ponuđena opcija odabira navedenih ustanova te je za njih bila predviđena kategorija „Ostalo”. Međutim naknadnom analizom utvrđeno je da se jedan broj takvih polaznika (na temelju samostalnog upisa) nalazi i u kategoriji „Specijalne knjižnice“. Stoga su ti polaznici, za potrebe ovog rada, naknadno izdvojeni u zasebne kategorije prema vrsti ustanove iz koje dolaze.
Praktična primjena. Rezultati rada uzet će se u obzir pri planiranju edukacija CSSU-a u kontekstu bibliografske kontrole i katalogizacije građe te općenito novih edukacijskih aktivnosti za primjenu Pravilnika KAM.
Originalnost/vrijednost. U radu su prikazani trendovi u području stručnog usavršavanja stručnjaka iz knjižnica, arhiva i muzeja o primjeni Pravilnika KAM.
Proof of Collatz conjecture
Authors: Hnatenko Vitaly
Published: November 2023

Proof of the Collatz Conjecture is provided using the representation of a positive integer 𝑛 via a term 𝑘_𝑖 of its Collatz sequence (𝑘_𝑖), integer 𝑐_𝑖 - the number of odd terms of the Collatz sequence having 𝑖 terms, and integer 𝑏_𝑖 having a 𝑐_𝑖-special 3-smooth representation: 𝑛= (2^𝑖×𝑘_𝑖−𝑏_𝑖 )/3^𝑐_𝑖. The odd terms k_a_j, j>=0, are considered. It is shown that lim(3^j/b_a_j)j→∞=0. Finally, it is proven that any Collatz sequence collapses to the trivial Collatz cycle.
Hypothesis and Experiments : Quantum Roots : ‘E’ as the common origin of All Existence
Authors: Shaikh Haque Mobassir Imtiyazul Haque
Published: November 2023

In my published paper (1), I introduced a ground-breaking concept termed 'E' and expounded on its role as the foundational source of creation for all elements within the universe. The concept of 'E' stands apart from established theories and empirical evidence. Consequently, in this paper, I put forth an experimental proposal aimed at substantiating the notion that everything within the universe originates from 'E'.
Statistical Learning Facilitates Access to Awareness
Authors: Xu Luzi , Paffen Chris , van der Stigchel Stefan , Gayet Surya
Published: November 2023

Statistical learning is a powerful mechanism that enables the rapid extraction of regularities from sensory inputs. Although numerous studies have established that statistical learning serves a wide range of cognitive functions, it remains unknown whether statistical learning impacts conscious access. To address this question, we applied multiple paradigms in a series of experiments (N = 153 adults): Two reaction-time-based breaking continuous flash suppression (b-CFS) experiments showed that probable objects break through suppression faster than improbable objects. A preregistered accuracy-based b-CFS experiment showed higher localization accuracy for suppressed probable (versus improbable) objects under identical presentation durations, thereby excluding the possibility of processing differences emerging after conscious access (e.g., criterion shifts). Consistent with these findings, a supplemental visual-masking experiment reaffirmed higher localization sensitivity to probable objects over improbable objects. Together, these findings demonstrate that statistical learning alters the competition for scarce conscious resources, thereby potentially contributing to established effects of statistical learning on higher-level cognitive processes that require consciousness.
The Slow Progress towards Diversification in Psychological Research
Authors: Syed Moin
Published: November 2023

For the past 50 years, researchers have highlighted the severe lack of diversity, both international and domestic, among the samples used in psychological research. Despite a steady progression of articles documenting the problem and urging change, some of which have been high profile and widely discussed, the mainstream of the field has continued to advance universal claims based on narrow samples. The purpose of this paper is to 1) describe the problem and the successive efforts to both raise awareness and effect change, 2) examine various arguments for the lack of progress, considered within a historical perspective as well as the sociology and psychology of science, and 3) provide preliminary suggestions for how to accelerate progress.
Determinants and persuasive health effects of virtual body ownership when embodying an overweight avatar
Authors: van der Waal Nadine , Janssen Loes , Otte M. , Antheunis M. L. , van der Laan Laura Nynke
Published: November 2023

Virtual experiences, and more specifically, full body illusions, can potentially be used to stimulate consumers to adopt a healthier lifestyle. To gain understanding of the potential role of virtual body ownership (VBO: the experience of a virtual body as one’s own) in health promotion, this study has two aims: 1) examining two possible determinants of VBO (i.e., visuotactile stimulation (VTS) and avatar body size; and 2) examining the effects of avatar body size on healthy eating intentions and (un)healthy eating behavior, which could, according to theory, run in both directions, and the moderating role that VTS (as a proxy for VBO) plays in this relationship.A 2 (avatar body size: healthy weight vs. overweight) by 2 (VTS: incongruent vs. congruent) between-subjects design was employed (N=110), among healthy weight participants. Confirming expectations, it was found that those embodying an overweight avatar experienced less VBO than those embodying a healthy weight avatar, and that congruent VTS led to stronger VBO than incongruent VTS. Furthermore, a significant interaction effect of avatar body size and VTS was found on healthy eating intentions, although none of the simple effects were significant. No effects were found on (un)healthy eating behavior. Keywords: Virtual Reality, virtual body ownership, avatar body size, visuotactile stimulation, healthy eating
Social uncertainty in the digital world
Authors: Ferguson Amanda M , Turner Georgia , Orben Amy
Published: November 2023

The social world is inherently uncertain. We present a computational framework for thinking about how increasingly popular online environments modulate the social uncertainty we experience, dependent on the type of social inferences we make. This framework draws on Bayesian inference, which involves combining multiple informational sources to update our beliefs.
Dermatite de Contato Alérgica Ocupacional a múltiplos agentes num Canalizador
Authors: Vilas Boas Juliana , Pereira Teresa , Magalhães César , Brito Celeste
Published: November 2023

Introduction Contact dermatitis can have an irritating or allergic background and are the most frequently encountered occupational dermatosis. Allergic Contact Dermatitis can be of occupational origin and most often affects the hands, wrists, and forearms. The occupational and clinical history is critical for its diagnosis. The relationship between the symptoms and work, identifying substances that may cause the dermatosis is important to perform epicutaneous tests. The initial stage of treatment consists of evicting the agent, which may include removing the worker from his workplace. Early and appropriate treatment is important to prevent further deterioration and persistence of skin lesions. Case Report 47-year-old man, a plumber for thirty years, and no relevant personal background. About seventeen years ago, he started erythematous, scaly, and fissured lesions on the dorsum of both hands and in the interdigital spaces, which he associated with his professional activity. Initially, he did not wear gloves when working with plastic pipes, glues, sealants, and other rubber and steel materials. With the appearance of the injuries, he began to use them, without improvement. However, he kept the injuries. Dermatology followed it, where it performed the first epicutaneous tests with positivity for the agent Isopropyl-N-Phenyl 4 Phenylenediamine, present in rubbers. Due to continued exposure to the agent present in his workplace, with consequent worsening of the skin lesions, he returned to the consultation. He carried out new epicutaneous tests that revealed new positivities: Paraphenylenediamine, Mixture of Thiurans and Colophony. These agents are present in his work, and the diagnosis of Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis was assumed. Discussion/ Conclusion Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis is associated with high personal and professional suffering, loss of earning capacity and decreased productivity. Given the multiplicity of sensitized agents, this case was a challenge for Occupational Health, as it was present in various work materials and protective equipment. In this case, it was not possible to leave the workplace, which was not the option accepted by the worker, so the management of the case involved minimizing contact, giving preference to other types of materials, by reducing the time and intensity of exposure, using safer individual protection material, as well as using inner cotton gloves and outer vinyl gloves, in addition to concomitant pharmacological treatment. This case is also positive for other agents due to cross-reactivity, as well as the multiplicity of reactions that was partly caused by the continuous injury to the skin. Keywords: Allergic Contact Dermatitis; Isopropyl-N-Phenyl 4 Phenylenediamine; Paraphenylenediamine; Tiurans; Colophony.
The Effect of Using Video in Flipped Classroom Type on the Ability of SMAN 1 Bangkinang Students in Writing Recount Texts
Authors: Ayu Sukma Sekar , Aruan Rumiri , Syarfi M
Published: November 2023

In academics, writing is a challenging skill but it is also very important to master. Based on the results of the observation at SMAN 1 Bangkinang, the writer found that students often find it difficult to write English. So this resulted in most students not being able to achieve the minimum standard of KKM in English lessons. Therefore, the use of video in flipped classroom type can be a strategy to overcome this problem. The primary aim of this pre-experimental study was to find out if there was any significant effect of using video in flipped classroom type on the ability of SMAN 1 Bangkinang students in writing recount texts. Applying a writing test consisting of pre-test and post-test in one group was used for this study. According to the findings of this study, shows that the t-test score was 6.656 while the t-table score in significance level 5% df= 23 was 2.069. Since the t-test was higher than the t-table, it can be concluded that there is a significant effect of using video in flipped classroom type on the ability of SMAN 1 Bangkinang students in writing recount texts.
Landau levels for a Weyl pair in a monolayer medium and thermal quantities
Authors: Guvendi Abdullah , Boumali Abdelmalek
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we consider a Weyl pair under the effect of an external uniform magnetic field in a monolayer medium without considering any charge-charge interaction between the particles. Choosing the interaction of the particles with the magnetic field in the symmetric gauge we seek for an analytical solution of the corresponding form of a one-time fully-covariant two-body Dirac equation derived from quantum electrodynamics via the action principle. As it is usual with two-body problems, we separate the relative motion and center of mass motion coordinates. Assuming the center of mass is at rest, we derive a matrix equation in terms of the relative motion coordinates without considering any group theoretical method. This equation gives a wave equation in exactly soluble form and accordingly we obtain the spinor components and complete energy eigen-states (in closed form) for such a spinless composite structure. Our results not only give exact Landau levels for such a Weyl pair in a monolayer medium but also show the considered system behaves as a two-dimensional harmonic oscillator. Furthermore, our findings give exactly the excited states of a Weyl particle under the effect of uniform external magnetic field in a monolayer graphene sheet and there is no imprint to distinguish these modes from each other. This means that the performed experiments based on Landau levels for a monolayer graphene sheet may actually involve many-body effects. Our results provide a suitable basis to analyze the associated thermal quantities and accordingly we discuss the thermal properties by determining free energy, total energy, entropy and specific heat for the composite system in question.
SteE regulation of Th1/Th2 cytokines expression in chickens during S. Pullorum infection
Authors: Liu Zhike , Fotin Anatoliy , Petrov Roman , Ma Jinyou , Fotina Tetiana
Published: November 2023

Nowadays, timely monitoring of zoonotic agents, including salmonellosis, which are caused by various serovars of the family Salmonella, is relevant. Attention should be paid to the study of cytokine levels in combination with immunological studies. This helps clarify the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and develop preventive measures. The main purpose of study was to detect the process of regulating Th1/Th2 cytokines expression in chickens infected with salmonellosis. The field strain of S. Pullorum CVCC 530 was used in the research. The steE deletion mutant (ΔsteE) and steE-complemented ΔsteE:steE (ΔsteE+steE) strains were constructed in the WT strain using the λ-Red recombination method. Chickens were orally infected with WT, ΔsteE, and ΔsteE+steE strains (1×109 CFU/individual). The effect of steE on the host immune response remains unknown. Compared with the group infected with the WT or ΔsteE+steE strain, IL-12 and IFN-γ mRNA transcript levels were significantly higher, while IL-10 mRNA expression was significantly reduced in the liver and bursa infected with the ΔsteE strain; IL-4 showed a dramatically reduced transcription level, but IL-18 mRNA expression was significantly increased in the ΔsteE strain – spleen, cecum, and heart; IL-10 mRNA expression was significantly reduced in the spleen and cecum infected with the ΔsteE strain. These results suggest that steE may regulate the Th1/Th2 cytokine response balance in chickens infected with S. Pullorum and provide new insights into the pathogenesis of salmonellosis for the treatment of persistent infection
Multidrug Resistance among Patients with Surgical Site Infection in a Tertiary Care Centre
Authors: Palikhey Anjan , Chandra Chaudhary Subash , Mishra Santosh , Shrestha Jharana , Gyawali Paribesh
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Infections at surgical sites are a major problem all over the world. Pathogens linked to postoperative infections are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, which presents a significant therapeutic challenge for surgeons and raises the financial burden placed on patients. The study aimed to find the prevalence of multidrug resistance among patients with surgical site infections in a tertiary care centre.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 3 November 2022 to 2 May 2023 among post-operative patients with surgical site infection after receiving ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee. Swab samples were sent for antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval.
Results: Among 147 patients with surgical site infection, the prevalence of multi-drug resistance was 95 (64.63%) (56.90-72.36, 95% Confidence Interval). Among them, 51 (53.68%) patients were in the 21-40 years age group and most of them were male 53 (55.79%).
Conclusions: The prevalence of multidrug-resistant cases was similar to other studies done in similar settings.
Whiteness Should Be Introduced to Postcolonial Critiques of FSTS
Authors: Kessé Emily Ngubia
Published: November 2023

Subramaniam et al. (2016) exhorts postcolonial critiques of feminist STS to include Indigenous and decolonial knowledges from Latin America. I suggest that these intersecting contributions should also theorize whiteness as an important and overarching power structure. Whiteness historically contributed to and contemporarily still contributes to the shaping of our understanding of gender, sexuality, disability, class inequality and race relations, but has also structured and informed colonial conquests and empires. This also applies to the hierarchies of knowledge established within the academy, where, for example, contributions from Indigenous communities remain irrelevant and ignored. My article, using broad strokes of the brush, hopes to briefly establish the importance of considering whiteness in postcolonial analysis as it; 1) has globally structured socioeconomic and political relations by race, 2) was established through colonial violence, 3) necessitated the social construction of whites as a racial category, and 4) procured societal protections by law, enabling its op-erations to become entrenched in the norms of contemporary (postcolonial) society.
КОНСАЛТИНГ В АГРОБІЗНЕСІ: СУЧАСНИЙ СТАН, ПРОБЛЕМИ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: Кононенко Л.В. , Савченко В.М. , Карнаушенко А.С.
Published: November 2023

Стаття присвячена дослідженню сучасного стану консалтингу в агробізнесі і визначенню напрямів його розвитку. Компетентності, які необхідні для успішного конкурування на ринку праці, перманентно змінюються, що вимагає від працівників постійного оновлення навичок і знань. У таких умовах перманентного прискореного старіння компетентностей персоналу підприємств і установ саме консалтингові структури спроможні сприяти збереженню і зміцненню конкурентноспроможності суб’єктів господарювання. Доведено, що специфічною і найбільш актуальною формою консалтингових послуг для агробізнесу є дорадчі служби. Функціонування дорадчих служб є традиційним для більшості розвинених країн світу. Зазначено, що відповідно до державної політики забезпечення сучасних умов розвитку агробізнесу позитивним є можливість покриття витрат на консалтингові послуги за рахунок державного фінансування. Проте, на практиці аграрні підприємства здебільшого цим не користуються. Тому обґрунтовано доцільність розробки і впровадження заходів щодо популяризації дорадчих послуг як серед агробізнесу, так і серед сільських мешканців.
Principio de progresividad
Authors: Becerra José
Published: November 2023

El presente artículo busca hacer un modesto análisis académico del principio de progresividad en los derechos humanos, para lo cual explora, más allá de su concepto teórico, las diversas interpretaciones jurisprudenciales que han realizado organismos supranacionales como la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CoIDH), así como las Cortes Supremas de México (SCJN) y Colombia (CCC). Si bien es cierto que este principio se ha garantizado y promovido sobre todo en el ámbito de los Derechos Económicos, Sociales y Culturales a través de políticas públicas, y recientemente a través de resoluciones judiciales, también es cierto que existen retrocesos considerables, justificados por causas y situaciones extraordinarias. Sin embargo, estas acciones por parte de los Estados del Sistema Interamericano no dejan de constituir una asimetría entre el discurso y la praxis en la aplicación de derechos humanos en la región.
The Influence Of Jalal Al-Din Rumi’s Thoughts In Rumi Diplomacy
Authors: Alessandro Kurniawan Ulung  , Clemontin Cornelia Monica Jannah
Published: November 2023

This study discusses the thoughts of renowned Sufi poet Jalal Al-din Rumi behind Rumi Diplomacy, rolled out by Fadjroel Rachman, Indonesian Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Rumi Diplomacy takes place in a way that the ambassador uses Rumi’s works to enhance bilateral ties with Tajikistan. Rumi Diplomacy implies that the ambassador considers Rumi’s thoughts soft power in his foreign policy. This study uses a qualitative method, with the theory of foreign-policy analysis by Harold and Margaret Sprout in place. This theory enables the author to find that Rumi’s thoughts on religious moderation, universal love, and universal faith influenced Rachman’s psychological environment to perceive such thoughts as soft power to reach Indonesia’s national interests in Tajikistan. It means that he considers the development of Rumi’s influence in Indonesia as the operational environment in making his foreign policy. To identify and understand his psychological and operational environments, the author interviewed the ambassador, read Rumi’s works, and reviewed the literature. This study, which is the first to research Rumi Diplomacy, contributes to shedding light thatin international politics, literature work should not be overlooked because it can also affect the decision-making process and help a country reach national interests without coercion.
Základy chiropterológie
Authors:   Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Uhrín Marcel , Benda Petr ,   Univerzita Karlova, Praha, Kaňuch Peter ,   Slovenská akadémia vied
Published: November 2023

Netopiere predstavujú unikátnu skupinu cicavcov, ktorá je charakteristická rozličnými životnými stratégiami. Sú to jediné cicavce schopné aktívneho letu, ktorý spoločne s ich takmer výlučne nočnou aktivitou viedol v evolúcii k objaveniu sa špecifických adaptácií. Jednou z najvýraznejších adaptácií na život v tme je ich schopnosť echolokácie, ktorá im umožňuje dokonalú orientáciu v priestore. Netopiere sú prevažne tropickou skupinou, ktorá ale osídlila aj oblasti mimo tohto pásma, čo najmä v miernych klimatických zónach viedlo k vytvoreniu zložitého fenologického cyklu s aktívnymi časťami a s prerušeniami v podobe hibernácie. V tejto pestrej a druhovo početnej skupine (takmer 1500 známych druhov) existuje ďalej široká škála foriem sociálnej organizácie ako aj foriem potravných alebo úkrytových stratégií. Vysokoškolská učebnica "Základy chiropterológie" prináša vôbec prvýkrát v slovenskom jazyku v jedenástich kapitolách a v dvoch apendixoch aktuálne odborné poznatky o týchto živočíchoch. URL: https://unibook.upjs.sk/