bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On the runoff validation of ‘Global BROOK90’ automatic modeling framework
Authors: Vorobevskii Ivan , Kronenberg Rico , Bernhofer Christian
Published: February 2021

The recently presented Global BROOK90 automatic modeling framework combines a non-calibrated lumped hydrological model with ERA5 reanalysis data as the main driver, as well as with global elevation, land cover and soil datasets. The focus is to simulate the water fluxes within the soil–water–plant system of a single plot or of a small catchment especially in data-scarce regions. The comparison to runoff is an obvious choice for the validation of this approach. Thus, we choose for validation 190 small catchments (with a median size of 64 km2) with discharge observations available within a time period of 1979–2020 and located all over the globe. They represent a wide range of relief, land cover and soil types within all climate zones. The simulation performance was analyzed with standard skill-score criteria: Nash–Sutcliffe Efficiency, Kling–Gupta Efficiency, Kling–Gupta Efficiency Skill Score and Mean Absolute Error. Overall, the framework performed well (better than mean flow prediction) in more than 75% of the cases (KGESS > 0) and significantly better on a monthly rather than on a daily scale. Furthermore, it was found that Global BROOK90 outperforms GloFAS-ERA5 discharge reanalysis. Additionally, cluster analysis revealed that some of the catchment characteristics have a significant influence on the framework performance.
Intelligence and Corruption
Authors: Dalip Andrew
Published: February 2021

The Journal of Intelligence, Conflict, and Warfare is pleased to publish the following thought piece from one of our esteemed Speakers from the 2020 West Coast Security Conference. The author, Mr. Dalip, is a lawyer working in the financial crime and corruption sphere. From 2015 to 2018, Mr. Dalip was a chairman at the Steering Group Planning Committee for the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF); and from 2014 to 2018, he was a special legal advisor to the Ministry of Attorney General Trinidad and Tobago.
The intersection between corruption and intelligence is gaining increased focus. Foreign intelligence services have an anti-corruption role at the strategic level through Intelligence Risk Assessments and at the operational level during post-conflict operations. Intelligence assessments of the effectiveness of non-kinetic tools on target countries also guide implementation and policy changes.
The roles of security intelligence and foreign intelligence services are, however, no longer always discrete, particularly in the context of non-state actors. Foreign intelligence services would benefit from the skill sets of security intelligence agencies in detecting corruption related predicate offences, both in performing their core roles and supporting law enforcement operations. This includes the use of financial intelligence as well as other key open source intelligence resulting from anti-money laundering frameworks, the development of which has been driven globally by the Financial Action Task Force. In performing these roles, intelligence agencies must also be mindful of their own vulnerability to corruption.
Under State Protection Aeschylus’ the Suppliants and the Shift from Clan to State
Authors: LUNDBERG JOHAN
Published: February 2021

Aeschylos’ tragedy The Suppliantsis in this article related to an opposition between clan and state—and more specifically with the development in ancient Greece from barbarism to civilization, from a lawless, uncultivated and disorganised world, to a clan-based social order and from there to a state-based organisation, which in many ways would set the pattern for the development in Europe for centuries to come.In the play, fifty sisters are fleeing from Egypt to Argos, persecuted by their fifty male cousins. The women seek protection and therefore refer to their shared origins with the population of Argos.The fact that Danaus has fifty daughters but no son, implies that if the daughters marry their cousins the legacy will stay within the clan. What the daughters’ uncle Aegyptus and his sons demand is that Danaus and his daughters should act in accordance with the regulatory framework of the clan system. This stipulates that in cases where fathers in patrilineal systems only have daughters, these daughters must marry endogamically (that is inwards) instead of exogamic ally (outwardly, and in the corresponding way for sons in matrilineal systems).The article shows how Argos, governed by King Pelasgus, is depicted in the play in contrast to the claustrophobic catatonia of incestuous relations, the latter illustrated by an imagery that stems from archaic Greek mythology. The claustrophobic feeling that links the family and kin in The Suppliants, through events such as incestuous marriages and family-related cannibalism, gives a picture of the individual’s room for manoeuvre being strictly regulated—in fact almost non-existent—in the extended family. It is such a claustrophobic world that the women in The Suppliants (like Orestes in Oresteia) are fleeing from.Instead they seek out a city state based on fundamentally different ideas than the family, kinship and clan-related organisation principles of the Egyptians. The Greek city state thereby appears to aim to liberate the archaic human from a claustrophobic captivity.
Enhancing Biology Achievement of Secondary School Learners Using Experiential Computer Assisted Instruction
Authors: K. Ronoh Peter , Keraro Fred N. , Wachanga Samuel W.
Published: February 2021

This paper reports a study that investigated effects of Experiential Computer Assisted Learning (ECAI) on learners’ achievement in Biology in Kenya. Solomon’s Non-Equivalent group four research design was used. Four schools were purposively sampled. The schools were randomly assigned to four groups, two experimental and two control groups. All the learners covered same content. Teachers of the experimental groups used ECAI while teachers of control groups used regular approaches. The study focused on the topic Genetics and involved a sample of 163 Form Four learners. Biology Achievement Test (BAT) was used to collect data. The instrument was validated by five experts in Educational Research. Reliability of BAT was estimated using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. A co-efficient of 0.719 was obtained. The Constructivist and Experiential learning theories guided the study. Data collected were analyzed using ANOVA, t-test and ANCOVA. Hypotheses were tested at an alpha level of 0.05. The findings indicate that learners taught using ECAI had significantly higher scores than those in control groups. It is recommended that the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) incorporates ECAI in the teaching of school Biology to enhance learning. Science teacher education programmes should also incorporate ECAI to enhance its use in schools.
The Church and Single Parenting in Africa
Authors: Paul Kolawole Oladotun
Published: February 2021

Single parenting involves a sole parent who cares for children without the help of the other parent. The challenge of single parenting has negative effects on parents and the children alike. The death of a spouse, divorce, wars desertion, rape, sexual harassment and violent crisis are factors for this debacle. In such situation, the remaining parent not only inherits the responsibilities of the missing parent, but also takes custody of their children, in addition to his/her own roles as father or mother. Marriage ought to be imbibed as a standard for a godly society. Single parenting is not a thing to joke with or take with levity because of its scorching heat on both parents and children. Without mincing words, this phenomenon is eating deep into the African society; this makes the response of the Church logical. The study posits that it is important for African Christians to understand the biblical stance concerning marriage; so that intentional act of single parenting can be curbed.
Measuring Mediating Effects of Intrapreneurship Mindset and Skills on Organizational Performance and Growth: An Empirical Investigation on Indigenous Organizations in Sri Lanka
Authors: G.S. Dhameeth, , L. Diaz, , W.N.J Pieries,
Published: February 2021

A well-crafted human resource strategy to nurture a corporate culture that helps cultivate risk-taking intrapreneurs is conducive for the success of the indigenous corporation in Sri Lanka. However, compared to multinational organizations, the implementation and measurement of employee’s risk-taking readiness in indigenous enterprises, especially when introducing new business ventures, is lacking. Hence, this study aims to investigate how the intrapreneurial mindset and skills of employees in indigenous organizations are nurtured to influence organizational performance and growth. An online survey was administered using a random sample of 322 respondents selected from various indigenous business organizations registered at the Department of Registration of Companies, Sri Lanka. Data suggests that strategic human resource management activities at indigenous business organizations in Sri Lanka influence organizational performance and intrapreneurial skills and mindset. The findings make an important contribution to the existing body of literature by bridging the gap, establishing the importance of strategic human resource management. One of the limitations this study encountered was the number of elements selected to investigate in the overall HR process. This study has significant practical implications for senior managers and human resource managers in designing policies for indigenous organizations in Sri Lanka.
Exploring Small Heat Shock Proteins (sHSPs) for Targeting Drug Resistance in Candida albicans and other Pathogenic Fungi
Authors: Dev Rahul
Published: February 2021

Fungal infections have predominantly increased worldwide that leads to morbidity and mortality in severe cases. Invasive candidiasis and other pathogenic fungal infections are a major problem in immunocompromised individuals and post-operative patients. Increasing resistance to existing antifungal drugs calls for the identification of novel antifungal drug targets for chemotherapeutic interventions. This demand for identification and characterization of novel drug targets leads to the development of effective antifungal therapy against drug resistant fungi. Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are important for various biological processes like protein folding, posttranslational modifications, transcription, translation, and protein aggregation. HSPs are involved in maintaining homeostasis of the cell. A subgroup of HSPs is small heat shock proteins (sHSPs), which functions as cellular chaperones. They are having a significant role in the many cellular functions like development, cytoskeletal organization, apoptosis, membrane lipid polymorphism, differentiation, autophagy, in infection recognition and are major players in various stresses like osmotic stress, pH stress, etc. Studies have shown that fungal cells express increased levels of sHSPs upon antifungal drug induced stress responses. Here we review the important role of small heat shock proteins (sHSPs) in fungal diseases and their potential as antifungal targets.
ERM Implementation and Non-Performing Loans Performance: Comparison between Islamic Bank and Conventional Bank
Authors: Sumunar Kurnia Indah , Anggraheni Dyah Ayu , Ratu Mutiara Kemala
Published: February 2021

There are different characteristics between islamic banking and conventional banking that cause a variety of questions, including the implementation of ERM. This study focuses on the effect of ERM implementation on NPL performance of banking, If the implementation of ERM is good, so the performance of NPL will also better. This study investigate the effect of ERM implementation on NPL performance on islamic banking and conventional banking. This study also investigate a different test level of ERM implementation that affect NPL on each type of banking. The sample consisted of 30 conventional banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and 10 Islamic banking based on the Islamic Banking Statistics that issued by Bank Indonesia for the 2011-2016 research period. This study find that the implementation of ERM has a significant negative effect both on the islamic banking and on conventional banking. While the results of different tests conducted show that the implementation of ERM to NPL has more influence on conventional banking than in islamic banking, this could be due to the maturity level of both types of banks. Conventional banking has also existed for a long time compared to Islamic, so it certainly has a functioning structure efficiently, but for Islamic banking still requires effort and improvement for further development.
Examining the Relationship between Post Primary School Teachers Job Satisfaction and Empowerment on Turnover Intention in Katsina State Nigeria
Authors: Salisu Abba Yangaiya
Published: February 2021

The study focuses on the influence of post primary schools teacher’s Job Satisfaction and Empowerment on turnover intention in Katsina state Nigeria. Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (JSQ), Empowerment Questionnaire (EQ) and Turnover Intention Questionnaire (TIQ) were used to get the data used in this study. All the questionnaires were adopted and adapted. The data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis via SPSS version 20.0. The results indicate that the independent variables influences turnover intention of post primary school teachers (R2 .51). In addition, among the independent variables, Job satisfaction best influences turnover intention of post primary school teachers.  The results would be useful to the stakeholders as before now few studies were conducted in the area in Nigeria in general and Katsina state in particular.
The Convivial Labour Force Project / Projet main d'oeuvre conviviale
Authors: Julien Gagnon Rouillard
Published: February 2021

The Convivial Labour Force Project fits somewhere between the nomadic fablab and the anti-business. Flirting with the limits of a free maker space and applied conviviality, the project is inspired by a desire of reappropriating social economy and questioning the meaning of transaction within mutual aid.

The goal is simple: to offer one’s free collaboration in a diversity of projects - through cabinetmaking to sewing including cooking and horticulture – all while aligning the co-performed tasks with the principles of economic degrowth, conviviality and horizontality.
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Projet main d’œuvre conviviale s’inscrit quelque part entre le fablab nomade et l’anti-entreprise, aux limites du maker space gratuit et de la convivialité appliquée, inspiré par un désir de réappropriation de l’économie sociale et une remise en question de la transaction dans l’entraide.

L’objectif est simple : offrir gratuitement sa collaboration dans de multiples projets – de l’ébénisterie à la couture en passant par la cuisine et l’horticulture – tout en alignant les tâches ainsi co-effectuées avec les principes de la décroissance économique, de la convivialité et de l’horizontalité.
New results for higher-order Hadamard-type fractional differential equations on the half-line
Authors: Cerdik Tugba Senlik , Deren Fulya Yoruk
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this paper is to analyze a new kind of Hadamard
fractional boundary value problem combining integral boundary condition
and multipoint fractional integral boundary condition on an infinite
interval. By the help of the Bai-Ge’s fixed point theorem, multiplicity
results of positive solutions are derived for the Hadamard fractional
boundary value problem. In the end, to illustrative the main result, an
example is also presented.
Accuracy of automatic abnormal potential annotation for substrate identification in scar-related ventricular tachycardia
Authors: Nakatani Yosuke , Maury Philippe , Rollin Anne , Ramirez F. Daniel , Goujeau Cyril , Nakashima Takashi , André Clémentine , Carapezzi Aline , Krisai Philipp , Takagi Takamitsu , Kamakura Tsukasa , Vlachos Konstantinos , Cheniti Ghassen , Tixier Romain , Voglimacci-Stefanopoli Quentin , Welte Nicolas , Chauvel Remi , Duchateau Josselin , Pambrun Thomas , Derval Nicolas , Hocini Mélèze , Haissaguerre Michel , Jais Pierre , Sacher Frederic
Published: February 2021

Introduction: Ultra-high-density mapping for ventricular tachycardia
(VT) is increasingly used. However, manual annotation of local abnormal
ventricular activities (LAVAs) is challenging in this setting.
Therefore, we assessed the accuracy of the automatic annotation of LAVAs
with the Lumipoint algorithm of the Rhythmia system (Boston Scientific).
Methods and Results: One hundred consecutive patients undergoing
catheter ablation of scar-related VT were studied. Areas with LAVAs and
ablation sites were manually annotated during the procedure and compared
with automatically annotated areas using the Lumipoint features for
detecting late potentials (LP), fragmented potentials (FP), and double
potentials (DP). The accuracy of each automatic annotation feature was
assessed by re-evaluating local potentials within automatically
annotated areas. Automatically annotated areas matched with manually
annotated areas in 64 cases (64%), identified an area with LAVAs missed
during manual annotation in 15 cases (15%), and did not highlight areas
identified with manual annotation in 18 cases (18%). Automatic FP
annotation accurately detected LAVAs regardless of the cardiac rhythm or
scar location; automatic LP annotation accurately detected LAVAs in
sinus rhythm, but was affected by the scar location during ventricular
pacing; automatic DP annotation was not affected by the mapping rhythm,
but its accuracy was suboptimal when the scar was located on the right
ventricle or epicardium. Conclusion: The Lumipoint algorithm was as/more
accurate than manual annotation in 79% of patients. FP annotation
detected LAVAs most accurately regardless of mapping rhythm and scar
location. The accuracy of LP and DP annotations varied depending on
mapping rhythm or scar location.
Snow Interception Modeling: Isolated Observations have led to Land Surface Models Lacking Appropriate Climate Sensitivities
Authors: Lundquist Jessica , Dickerson-Lange Susan , Gutmann Ethan , Jonas Tobias , Lumbrazo Cassie , Reynolds Dylan
Published: February 2021

When formulating a hydrologic model, scientists rely on
parameterizations of multiple processes based on field data, but
literature review suggests that more frequently people select
parameterizations that were included in pre-existing models rather than
re-evaluating the underlying field experiments. Problems arise when
limited field data exist, when “trusted” approaches do not get
reevaluated, and when processes fundamentally change in different
environments. The physics and dynamics of snow interception by conifers,
including both loading and unloading of snow, is just such a case. The
most commonly used interception parameterization is based on data from
four trees from one site, but field study results are not directly
transferable between environments. The process varies dramatically
between locations with relatively warmer versus colder winters. Here, we
combine a comprehensive literature review with a model to demonstrate
essential improvements to model representations of snow interception. We
recommend that, as a first and essential step, all models include
increased loading due to increased adhesion and cohesion when
temperatures rise from -3 and 0°C. The commonly used parameters of a
fixed maximum value for loading and an e-folding time for unloading are
not supported by observations or physical understanding and are not
necessary to reproduce observations. In addition to unloading based on
physical processes, such as wind or canopy warming, all models must
represent melting of in-canopy snow so that it can be unloaded in liquid
form. As a second step, we propose field experiments across climates and
forest types to investigate: a) a representation of the force balance
between adhesion and cohesion versus gravity for both interception
efficiency and rates of unloading, b) wind effects during and between
storms, and c) lubrication when snow melts. For greatest impact, this
framework requires dedicated field measurements. These processes are
essential for models to accurately represent the impacts of dynamically
changing forest cover and snow cover on both global albedo and water
supplies.
Long-term outcome of extensive mitral valve reconstruction with autologous pericardium and artificial chordae for treatment of destructive active infective endocarditis of the mitral valve
Authors: Handa Kazuma , Masai Takafumi , Ohata Toshihiro , Sakamoto Tomohiko , Yanagino Yusuke
Published: February 2021

Background and aim: Mitral valve (MV) repair is a well-accepted surgical
approach for infective endocarditis (IE). In our hospital, extensive MV
reconstruction with fresh autologous pericardium (AP) and artificial
chordae (AC) has been performed for patients with profoundly extensive
and destructive IE in which valve reconstruction would be extremely
challenging, especially in young patients to avoid mechanical valve
replacement. Long-term outcome including the future performance of the
newly created leaflet has not been established. Methods: Five patients
(50 ± 30 years of age; 3 men, 2 women) underwent this procedure from
January 2011 to December 2020. In all patients, preoperative cardiac
function was good (left ventricular ejection fraction, 70% ± 5%).
After complete debridement of the infective valve tissue, the MV was
reconstructed with large, fresh, trimmed AP and AC. Results: The
reconstructed leaflets were anterior in three patients and posterior in
four, and AC were placed in four patients. All patients showed an
uneventful postoperative course and were discharged to home 35 ± 5 days
postoperatively after completion of intravenous antibiotic therapy.
Pre-discharge echocardiography revealed no or trivial mitral
regurgitation (MR) in all patients. The mean follow-up period was 7.2
(range, 1.3–9.5) years, and no patients developed recurrence of the IE.
The latest echocardiography in four patients showed trivial/mild MR with
good leaflet function. One patient developed recurrence of MR, 5 months
postoperatively. Conclusions: The short- and long-term outcomes of this
procedure were satisfactory. This procedure might be considered as an
effective and valuable option, especially in young patients.
Central retinal artery occlusion after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
Authors: Matsuda Yasuhiro , Masuda Masaharu , Asai Mitsutoshi , Iida Osamu , Kanda Takashi , Mano Toshiaki
Published: February 2021

We report the first case with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO),
which is a rare but ophthalmic emergency complication, in periprocedural
periods of atrial fibrillation ablation. In this case, sudden visual
loss occurred after the procedure and visual loss was persisted.
Operators should know the incidence and management of CRAO.
CyberOps: Situational Awareness in Cybersecurity Operations
Authors:   Research Series Ltd, Onwubiko Cyril
Published: February 2021

Cybersecurity operations (CyberOps) is the use and application of cybersecurity capabilities to a domain, department, organisation or nation. It is fundamentally to protect digital investments, contribute to national economic wellbeing by providing a safe, secure and conducive environment to conduct business and to protect a nation’s critical national infrastructures and citizens welfare. In this paper, we investigate operational factors that influence situational awareness of CyberOps, specifically, the features that deals with understanding and comprehension of operational and human factors aspects and that helps with insights on human operator decision making (e.g., cognition, teamwork, knowledge, skills and abilities). The operational factors discussed in this paper range from tools, techniques, integration, architecture to automation, cognition, people, policy, process and procedures.
UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DA LITERATURA SOBRE PESQUISAS NA INTERFACE CIÊNCIA E ARTE
Authors: Alves Feitosa Raphael
Published: February 2021

O objetivo da presente investigação é analisar a literatura de artigos científicos em língua portuguesa contendo a intersecção entre ciência e arte, chamada Sci-Art. Busca-se uma reaproximação, convergência ou até mesmo de intersecção entre arte e ciência, com foco nas contribuições do campo à educação e ao ensino. Procede-se através de uma pesquisa sistemática da literatura no Portal de Periódicos CAPES. Como resultados foram catalogados 26 artigos, abraçando publicações Latino Americanas e Europeias. O levantamento mostra que o campo está em ascensão e vem ganhando espaço nos centros de pesquisa e periódicos.
Bearing/Incipient/Open Phase Fault Detection and Diagnosis of Multi-Phase Induction Motor Drives Equipped By GBDTI2HO Technique
Authors: Balamurugan Annamalai , Sivakumaran Thangavel Swaminathan
Published: February 2021

In this paper, a hybrid system is performed with fault detection and diagnosis on multi-phase induction motor (IM). The proposed method is hybrid of integrated Harris Hawk optimization (IHHO) and gradient boosting decision trees (GBDT) thus called the GBDTI2HO method. Here, additional operators are included in this paper to improve HHO’s search behaviour namely crossover and mutation. Distorted waveforms are generated by different frequency patterns to indicate the time domain frequency as an assessment of failure. For this signal representation, the discrete wavelet transformation (DWT) is suggested. It extracts the characteristics and forwards them to IHHO technique to form the possible data sets. After the generation of the data set, GBDT classifies the ways of failure reached as winding of stator in multi-phase IM. The implementation of the proposed system is compared with existing systems, such as ANN, S-Transform and GBDT. The proposed method is executed on MATLAB/Simulink work platform to demonstrate the successfulness of proposed system, statistical measures are determined, as precision, sensitivity and specificity, mean median and standard deviation. For demonstrating the successfulness of proposed system, statistical measures are determined as precision, sensitivity, specificity, mean median as well as standard deviation. In 50 trails the proposed method, 0.98 for accuracy, 0.96 for specificity, 1.60 for recall as well as 0.97 for precision. In 100 trail the proposed method, 0.96 for accuracy, 0.93 for specificity, 0.87 for recall as well as 0.99 for precision.
Media Pembelajaran Multimedia Interaktif tentang Agama Islam Untuk Anak menggunakan Macromedia Flash 8
Authors: Nasution Muhammad Ibrahim , Rahim Febria , Nofianti Nofianti
Published: February 2021

Perkembangan teknologi mutlimedia menjadikan pembelajaran lebih efektif dalam menyampaikan pengetahuan, keterampilan, sikap dan motivasi anak, sehingga proses pembelajaran menjadi lebih bermakna, bertujuan serta menyenangkan. pembuatan aplikasi multimedia interaktif bertujuan untuk meningkatkan daya minat anak-anak dalam mempelajari agama islam serta dapat mempermudah orang tua untuk mengenalkan agama islam kepada anak-anak
Perancangan Sistem Pencarian Nama Latin Tumbuhan Berbasis Website Menggunakan Algoritma Knuth Morris Pratt (KMP)
Authors: Anofrizen Anofrizen
Published: February 2021

Biologi merupakan salah satu pelajaran yang memiliki banyak istilah. Berdasarkan struktur keilmuan menurut Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS), istilah dan objek yang berjumlah ribuan jenis menjadi kesulitan tersendiri untuk dipelajari. Salah satu cara mempermudah dalam mempelajarinya adalah pengelompokan atau pengklasifikasian makhluk hidup disebut Taksonomi dan tata nama ilmiah yang disebut Binomial Nomenklatur. Klasifikasi dan tata nama ilmiah masuk dalam mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA) tingkat SMP, Biologi tingkat SMA dan Perguruan Tinggi. Salah satu materi IPA kelas VII pada SMP 7 Pekanbaru ialah memahami keanekaragaman makhluk hidup, yang mana terdapat materi pembelajaran mengenai klasifikasi dan tata nama ilmiah tumbuhan. Pada silabus pembelajaran mata pelajaran IPA pada SMP N 7 Pekanbaru sumber belajar hanya didapat dari buku-buku, tentu ini kurang efektif untuk mepelajari tentang klasifikasi dan tata nama ilmiah tumbuhan bagi pelajar dikarenakan banyaknya jenis dan spesias tumbuhan yang ada. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam peneltian ini ialah merancang dan membuat sistem pencarian nama latin tumbuhan sebagai wadah penampung nama-nama latin tumbuhan yang memiliki sistem search engine sendiri untuk memudahkan user atau pengunjung yang ingin melakukan pencarian nama latin tumbuhan. Sistem Search engine ini menggunakan algoritma Knuth Morris Pratt (KMP) untuk mengoptimasi pencarian pada nama latin tumbuhan tersebut
Evaluasi Pengukuran Sumber Daya Manusia It Terhadap Pengelolaan IRAISE Bedasarkan COBIT 5
Authors: Megawati Megawati , Setianigsih Endang
Published: February 2021

Pusat Teknologi Informasi dan Pangkalan Data (PTIPD) merupakan pusat pengembangan dan pelayanan teknologi informasi. Fungsi (PTIPD) sangatlah penting peningkatan kualitas layanan internet untuk semua civitas akademik Uin Suska Riau. Menyediakan server untuk pengelolaan data terintegrasi bagi aplikasi yang ada di lingkungan Uin Suska Riau. Permasalahan yang didapat saat ini, dengan kurang efektifnya proses pelayanan keluhan pada Iraise yang dilaksanakan oleh Administrator Customer Care Center, yaitu Administrator kesulitan dalam menangani keluhan yang masuk dan pemberitahuan apakah pelayanan sudah berhasil, pada bulan maret 2019 di PTIPD mengalami mutasi pegawai, sehingga pegawai baru menyesuaikan tugas di tempat yang baru, dan mengalami kekurangan SDM IT pada aplikasi iraise, sehingga banyak keluhan mahasiswa dan laporan keluhan dari Administrator C3 penyelesaiannya ditujukan satu pegawai senior saja, mengakibatkan banyak memakan waktu. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengukur tingkat kapabilitas dan Memberikan rekomendasi perbaikan terkait manajemen SDM IT agar kinerja sistem saat ini berjalan lebih baik. Metode yang digunakan adalah Cobit 5 terfokus pada proses APO 07, Pada proses ini melakukan pendekatan terstruktur untuk memastikan struktur yang optimal, penempatan, hak keputusan dan keterampilan SDM. Hasil penelitian ini ialah PTIPD berada pada level 3 yaitu Largely archived (L) bahwa proses yang dilakukan sebelumnya telah dikelola (direncanakan, dipantau dan disesuaikan).
Perhitungan Pensiun Normal pada Dana Pensiun Menggunakan Projected Unit Credit
Authors: M.Ed Aprijon
Published: February 2021

The development of the business world increases the field and competition of job seekers. Efforts made by employers for the sake of retaining their employees one of them follows pension fund insurance which aims to establish a number of funds so that they can be used after entering retirement age. The method used in this study is the Projected Unit Credit method. Based on the results of this study it was found that the salary and salary increase level of participants in the pension fund while working were very influential in the calculation of pension funds, namely the greater salary and rate of salary increase, the greater the contribution fees that must be paid by participants to the company and also the greater the value of the obligations will be paid by the company to pension fund participants. Keywords: Projected Unit Credit Method, Normal Pension Fund, Salary
Rancang Bangun Sensor Node untuk Pemantauan Kualitas Udara
Authors: Subagiyo Heri , Tri Wahyuni Retno , Akbar Memen , Ulfa Fella
Published: February 2021

Sensor Node untuk pemantauan kualitas udara merupakan perangkat pengukuran parameter kondisi kualitas udara pada suatu titik lokasi tertentu. Parameter yang diukur berdasarkan ISPU (Indeks Standar Pencemaran Udara) meliputi gas karbon monoksida (CO), nitrogen dioksida (NO2), sulfur dioksida (SO2), ozon (O3), dan partikel debu (PM10). Komponen yang digunakan pada sensor node yaitu mikrokontroler Arduino Uno, sensor MQ-7, sensor MQ-131, sensor MQ-135, sensor MQ-136, sensor GP2Y1010AU0F dan WiFi module. Sistem ini dikendalikan oleh mikrokontroler yang berfungsi untuk mengelola data hasil pengukuran sensor. Data mentah yang dibaca dari sensor dikonversi menjadi konsentrasi gas/partikulat debu dalam satuan ppm. Persamaan konversi diperoleh berdasarkan grafik hubungan keluaran sensor dan ppm yang tercantum pada datasheet sensor. Data tersebut selanjutnya dikirim ke server melalui WiFi module. Pengujian keseluruhan dilakukan dengan melakukan pengukuran kualitas udara pada dua titik secara bersamaan di Kota Pekanbaru. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa keseluruhan sistem dapat berjalan baik dan data berhasil dikirim ke server. Hasil pengukuran sudah berada pada daerah pengukuran masing-masing parameter kualitas udara.Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem dapat digunakan sebagai langkah awal pengembangan sistem monitoring kualitas udara.
Development of Automatic Storage Retrieval System for Variable Loads
Authors: Tamsir Afzeri
Published: February 2021

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) have been widely used in warehousing systems to speed up load movements and save storage space. ASRS is an integrated system that is equipped with a controller and arm for the collection and storage of goods. This paper discusses the results of developing a system for taking and storing goods for various loads. The prototype element consists of a mechanism for retrieving, placing and application for data collection into the database. In this research, the design and development of ASRS was carried out to be applied in the storage of products of various sizes which is suitable for small size industries. The development process includes investigating features that have been developed in the ASRS, operating procedures, hardware selection and software development in accordance with the mechanism designed. Numerical control which moves the carrier element with high resolution is applied to be able to place the load in a changing position. Development and testing is carried out to ensure the performance of the tool runs well and the data storage that includes the identification and size of the load can be recorded properly.
Usulan Posisi Tongkat Dan Penambahan Fasilitas Tambahan Untuk Penyimpan Tongkat Pada Kursi Roda Berdasarkan Pendekatan Ergonomi
Authors: Yudiantyo Wawan , Sarvia Elty , Andrian Karin
Published: February 2021

Tongkat dan kursi roda merupakan dua buah alat penunjang untuk orang yang sulit berjalan. Tongkat digunakan untuk membantu aktivitas berdiri atau berjalan pada orang yang sakit, lemah kaki atau cacat kaki. Kursi roda digunakan untuk memudahkan pergerakan dan perpindahan dari orang sakit, lemah kaki atau cacat kaki, terutama bila perpindahannya cukup jauh. Pada saat orang tersebut menggunakan kursi roda, seringkali ditemukan kendala pada saat menyimpanan tongkatnya di kursi roda. Itu terjadi karena pada dasarnya kursi roda tidak menyediakan tempat khusus untuk penyimpanan tongkat pasien.Perancangan dimulai dengan menempatkan tongkat pada kursi roda dalam berbagai alternative penempatan. Hasil analisa didapati bahwa tongkat tersebut rawan jatuh, mengganggu dan menghalangi pergerakan pasien di kursi roda, dan malah bisa membahayakan pengguna kursi roda itu sendiri.Oleh karena itu, diusulkanlah sebuah fasilitas tambahan yang dapat dipakai untuk menempatkan tongkat pada kursi roda yang kokoh ( tidak mudah jatuh ), tidak mengganggu pergerakan pasien di kursi roda, memberikan keamanan pada pasien dan memudahkan pemasangan atau pelepasan tongkat pada/dari kursi roda.Kata Kunci : Tongkat, Kursi roda, Posisi, Fasilitas Tambahan.
Transformasi Digitalisasi Pelaporan HAZOB Untuk Meningkatkan Kinerja Keselamatan Kerja di Perusahaan
Authors: Rochman Rochman , Santoso Sugeng , Fourmarch Fourmarch , Pawenary Pawenary , Fithri Prima
Published: February 2021

Sesuai dengan standard ISO 45001 bahwa karyawan harus berpartisipasi dalam melakukan pencegahan kecelakaan. Untuk itu perusahaan telah menetapkan Program Hazob (Hazard Observation) untuk mengidentifikasi bahaya dan melakukan tindakan koreksinya. Penerapan Program Hazob masih dengan metode konvensional, mengisi lembar form, sehingga tidak efektif, efisien dan tidak berintegrasi dengan sistem lain.  Transformasi digitalisasi diperlukan dengan merubah bisnis proses pelaporan dari konvensional ke aplikasi website atau mobile Apps.          Hasil dari penelitian ini terjadi peningkatan kinerja operasional keselamatan kerja dengan program Hazob  (i) pengisian form secara manual bertransformasi ke system digitalisasi aplikasi website dan mobile Apps; (ii) leading indikator pelaporan hazob meningkat menjadi 1.364 dari seluruh lokasi. Ini bermakna, bahwa perusahaan telah mengidentifikasi bahaya sejumlah tersebut dalam kuran waktu 3 bulan, dan melakukan tindakan koreksi sebelum terjadi kecelakakan. Data persentasi kontribusi menunjukan bahwa semua pihak bagian di perusahaan berkontribusi untuk melakukan pelaporan hazob. Hal ini menunjukan komitmen semua tingkatan untuk melakukan pecegahan kecelakaan. Angka terbesar pada tingkatan karywan ( 63 %) berkontribusi ; (iii) dampak implementasi berupa tingkat penurunan angka kecelakaan dengan Lagging Indikator sebagai berikut : LTIR = 0 (Nol), TRIR, yang sebelumnya 0.87 di bulan juni, turun menjadi 0 (nol) dari bulan Juli sampai September 2020, dan IFT, turun terus setiap bulan dan di bulan September di angka 12.33.
Appraisal of Self-Assessment Tax Policy in Nigeria
Authors: Ewa Uket E.
Published: February 2021

Implementation of self-assessment policy is seen as enhancing tax revenue generation, reducing operational cost and operating in line with international best practices. This study was designed to appraise the self-assessment tax policy in Nigeria by exploring income streams from CIT, PPT, VAT against GDP (at current basic prices) and annual budgets from 2002 to 2019. The study applying Ordinary Least Square statistics revealed the tax streams impacted GDP both in the pre and post self-assessment periods though their impacts varied. The efficiency of the implementation of the self-assessment policy tested using tax to GDP ratio and tax to budget ratio revealed pre self-assessment period performing better than the post self-assessment period as pre self-assessment period tax to GDP ratio is 6.63 per cent as against post self-assessment period tax to GDP ratio of 4.23 per cent. Also, pre self-assessment period tax to budget ratio is 119.62 per cent as against post self-assessment period ratio of 92.18 per cent. This is attributable to decline in performance during the post self-assessment period as a result of reduction in petroleum profit taxes occasioned by decline in taxable profits of companies operating in the petroleum sub-sector due to slump in global crude oil prices. The study also found Nigeria’s tax to GDP ratio to be far below average in other regions and the lack of harmonization of tax revenues by States and the federal government for a realistic evaluation.
Empowerment of Urban Refugee Youths in Nairobi County, Kenya: A Socio-Economic Perspective
Authors: Kamau Duncan Mutisya , Mwenda Mary Nyawira
Published: February 2021

The ever-increasing rate of urbanization has led to a surge in the number of refugees and asylum seekers in the urban areas in the twenty first century. Much is not known whether these individuals can become self-empowered in coming years and avoid overreliance on humanitarian aid initiated through different projects. This study sought to establish the influence of socio-economic factors on empowerment of urban refugee youths in Nairobi County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to examine the influence of human capital development and financial capital development factors on empowerment of urban refugee youths. The study was grounded on the Empowerment and Assimilation theories. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The study’s target population was 2972 urban refugee youths aged between 18-26 years who were registered by UNHCR and RAS and lived in Nairobi County. The study’s sample size was 297. The study adopted proportionate stratified sampling techniques. Quantitative data was collected by use of research questionnaires and the data was coded by Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). The statistical tools of analysis used for descriptive data were arithmetic mean and standard deviation, with the variables attaining a composite mean ranging between 4.03 and 3.72 and standard deviation ranging between 0.966 and 1.127. The statistical tools of analysis used for inferential statistics was Pearson Correlation Coefficient, with the variables attaining a strong positive correlation ranging between 0.896 and 0.868. The study concluded that human capital development and financial capital development factors influence empowerment of urban refugee youths in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study recommended support organizations to engage more professionals to equip urban refugee youths with more relevant and numerous skills that will develop their human capital as well as increase funds that support urban refugee youths in starting their businesses in order for them to achieve financial capital development.
Organizational Citizenship Behavior while mediating Self-Efficacy, Servant Leadership and Organization Culture on Employee Performance
Authors: Pratiwi Lintang Arum , Nawangsari Lenny Christina
Published: February 2021

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of Self-efficacy, Servant Leadership, Organization Culture on Employee Performance with Organizational Citizenship Behavior as mediation variables in a more in-depth and comprehensive at Kharisma Potensia Indonesia. This study uses the Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis method with SmartPLS system assistance. And based on the results of studies with through a questionnaire to 52 employees then found the result that Servant Leadership has a positive effect and not significant to the Employee Performance. Organizational Citizenship Behavior has not been proven to mediate Self-Efficacy, Servant Leadership, Organizational Culture on Employee Performance. Self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on Organizational Citizenship Behavior. Servant Leadership has a negative influence and not significant to Organizational Citizenship Behavior. Organization Culture has a positive and significant effect on Organizational Citizenship Behavior. Self-Efficacy has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance. Organization Culture has a significant influence on Employee Performance. Organizational Citizenship Behavior has a negative influence and not significant to the Employee Performance in Kharisma Potensia Indonesia.
Effect of Intellectual Capital on Organizational Sustainability with Employee Innovative Behavior as Intervening Variables in Pt. Jaya Maritime Services
Authors: Najib Hilman , Nawangsari Lenny Christina
Published: February 2021

Organizational sustainability is an important strategy to increase organizational capabilities not only to provide economic benefits, but also social and environmental benefits. The reality on the ground is that not all companies really pay attention to the dimensions of sustainability, both in terms of economy / profit, people and the environment. This is because it is considered that the sustainability of the organization is voluntary. Therefore, research is needed on the factors that influence organizational sustainability. The research objective is the effect of intellectual capital on organizational sustainability with innovative employee behavior as an intervening variable at the PT. Jaya Maritime Services. The research method used is explanatory quantitative with SEM-PLS. The sample in this study were 50 employees of PT. Jaya Maritime Services. The sampling technique used in this study was saturated sampling (census). The results showed that human capital and structural capital have a positive and significant effect on innovative behavior, while relational capital has a positive and insignificant effect on innovative behavior, innovative behavior has a positive and significant effect on organizational sustainability, human capital has a negative and insignificant effect on organizational sustainability, structural capital. has a negative and significant effect on organizational sustainability, relational capital has a positive and significant effect on organizational sustainability, innovative behavior mediates the effect of human capital on organizational sustainability, innovative behavior mediates the effect of structural capital on organizational sustainability, and innovative behavior mediates the effect of relational capital on organizational sustainability. Based on the inter-dimensional correlation matrix analysis, to improve employee engagement, it is recommended to maintain and improve indicators: (1) employee expertise in special jobs (specialists); (2) corporate culture content; (3) mutual collaboration skills; (4) developing new ideas, and (5) providing stable salaries for employees.
Comparative Analysis of Bankruption Prediction Models in Property and Real Estate Sector Companies Listed on the IDX 2017-2019
Authors: Andriani Fika , Sihombing Pardomuan
Published: February 2021

This study takes the topic of comparative analysis of bankruptcy prediction models in the Property and Real Estate Sector companies listed on the IDX in 2017-2019. In this case, the test was conducted to compare the accuracy between the Altman Z-Score, Springate S-Score and Zmijewski X-Score models in predicting the bankruptcy of property and real estate companies. The sample consisted of 20 companies after the sample selection was carried out using purposive sampling technique. To obtain the right level of accuracy, a comparison of the distress or non-distress score categories of each bankruptcy model with the earnings per share (EPS) value of each company was carried out through a dummy variable. Through this test, it is known that the Zmijewski X-Score model is the most accurate model in predicting bankruptcy in the property and real estate sectors listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) by 90%.
Moroccan TV Broadcasters and Viewership Changes in the Digital Age: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Dadouh A. , Aomari A.
Published: February 2021

In the first two decades of the 21st century, the relationship between viewers and television underwent major changes, with the advent of technologies that led to new viewing habits. This situation starts now to question the ability of broadcasters to build and retain loyal viewers. As a response, broadcasters are adapting their contents and distribution to fit in the new digital world. While studying the possible impacts of the efforts made by broadcasters, we complete our analysis by addressing also the factors that guide consumer choices through media use models, which focus on the psychological, emotional, personal and environmental aspects of media consumption choices. Through interviews with Moroccan broadcasters, this paper aims to identify which behavioral aspects and innovation levers broadcasters should take into account to build audience loyalty in the era of digital media.
Expiry Date Digit Recognition using Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Khan Tareq
Published: February 2021

The expiry dates printed on the merchandise have a distinct background, font, alignment, and color in comparison with the available handwritten digit datasets. In this paper, an expiry date dataset is used, and also a convolutional neural network (CNN) model is proposed to recognize expiry dates out of images. This model may be employed together with our previously proposed smart expiry architecture to get an automated notification to the smartphone for the foods which are expiring soon. The suggested deep learning model is tested and has a classification accuracy of 90%.