bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENATALAKSANAAN FISIOTERAPI DENGAN TERAPI LATIHAN (ISOMETRIC EXERCISE) PADA KONDISI MENISCUSS TEARS: CASE REPORT
Authors: Nisya Khairani Simatupang  , Adnan Faris Naufal  , Halim Mardianto
Published: March 2024

Latar Belakang: Meniscuss Tears adalah salah satu cedera terkait olahraga yang sering kali memerlukan pembedahan dikarenakan adanya nyeri dan disfungsi lutut. Penanganan lebih lanjut perlu dilakukan, karena beberapa penelitian menyebutkan bahwa individu dengan kasus Meniscuss Tears dapat mengalami resiko terjadinya cedera berulang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui efek pemberian terapi latihan dengan isometric exercise pada pasien dengan cedera meniscuss tears. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan case report dengan Single subject research yang dilakukan kepada seorang atlet sekaligus mahasiswa berusia 21 tahun dengan riwayat cedera meniscuss tears. Penelitian ini dilakukan di bulan Oktober 2023 selama 1 bulan. Dimana subjek diberikan intervensi fisioterapi berupa modalitas elektrotherapy (TENS, Cryotherapy) dan terapi latihan (isometric exercise) selama 2 minggu. Terapi dilakukan selama 4 kali dan dilakukan follow up pengukuran kemampuan fungsional dengan The Tegner Lysholm Scale. Adapun Hasil dari efek terapi latihan dengan isometric exercise dalam kurun waktu selama 2 minggu didapatkan penurunan tingkat nyeri, peningkatan lingkup gerak sendi, peningkatan kekuatan otot knee, serta peningkatan kemampuan aktifitas fungsional secara optimal. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa terdapat penurunan nyeri, peningkatan kekuatan otot tungkai, endurance, koordinasi, serta kemampuan fungsional secara optimal.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN LATIHAN ISOMETRIC HAND GRIP TERHADAP PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH LANSIA DI MASA PANDEMI
Authors: Damayanti Ervina , Rini Widarti
Published: March 2024

Latar Belakang: Kasus hipertensi seringkali ditemukan di masyarakat terutama pada lansia. Di masa pandemi Covid-19 ini banyak lansia yang mengalami penurunan aktivitas fisik sehingga menyebabkan meningkatnya risiko hipertensi yang terjadi pada lansia. Langkah untuk mengurangi peningkatan kasus hipertensi dan meningkatnya korba jiwa pada pasien Covid-19 dengan komorbid hipertensi, harus ada langkah pencegahan berupa latihan untuk menurunkan tekanan darah pada lansia. Pemberian latihan isometric hand grip terbukti mampu menurunkan tekanan darah pada penderita hipertensi. Latihan isometric hand grip ini tergolong latihan yang mudah, murah dan dapat dilakukan sendiri di rumah. Tujuan: Mengetahui pengaruh pemberian latihan isometric hand grip terhadap penurunan tekanan darah pada lansia di masa pandemi di Puskesmas Sumberlawang, Sragen. Metode: Penelitian quasi eksperimen the time series dengan metode one grup pretest-posttest. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Hasil: Hasil uji bivariate membuktikan bahwa terdapat pengaruh pemberian latihan isometric hand grip terhadap penurunan tekanan darah lansia (p value=0,001). Kesimpulan: Terdapat pengaruh antara pemberian latihan isometric hand grip dengan penurunan tekanan darah lansia di masa pandemi di Puskesmas Sumberlawang, Sragen.
Analisis Kelayakan Ekspansi Warung Makan “Salsabila”
Authors: Anvaulauvaa R Rayvivant , Priambudi Tunggul Wibisono , Nugraha Oric Cipta , Purwati Purwati , Inggarwati Komala
Published: March 2024

This research discusses the potential for expansion of the "Salsabila" as an UMKM actor into a modern cafe during the post-pandemic era. This research uses quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and quantitative descriptive analysis data processing which will be formulated into numbers. The research results show that the expansion shows positive potential based on financial and market aspects. The decline in F&B growth rate after the pandemic is considered not to affect the potential of the F&B industry. This is indicated by the annual increase in the real income of the creative industry in 2017-2021. Apart from that, the payback period, IRR and NPV of this expansion show a positive value or can be said to be feasible in terms of investment value analysis.
TAHFIZ ALQURAN DALAM KURIKULUM PESANTREN DARUL HUFFAZ AL-ARIF DAN PONDOK PESANTREN DARUL QURAN JENDERAL BESAR DR. ABDUL HARIS NASUTION
Authors: Rangkuti Fatima Rahma
Published: March 2024

This research is to analyze Tahfiz Alquran in the curriculum of Darul Huffaz Al-Arif Islamic Boarding School and Darul Quran Islamic Boarding School General Dr. Abdul Haris Nasution with qualitative research methods. The research data sources are: primary data sources and secondary data sources using data collection tools or instruments consisting of observation, unstructured interviews and documentation. The research findings are that Darul Huffaz Al-Arif Islamic Boarding School makes Tahfiz Quran lessons as the only main / compulsory subject in its curriculum, while Tahfiz Quran in the curriculum of Darul Quran Islamic Boarding School General Besar Dr. Abdul Haris Nasution, Tahfiz Quran is a compulsory subject for all students, coupled with the National curriculum for students who attend MTs / MA education in pesantren.
Prediksi Daya Output Sistem Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS) Menggunakan Regresi Linear Berganda
Authors: Bramasto Suryo , Khairiani Dian
Published: March 2024

The power generated by Solar Power Plants (Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya/PLTS) from time to time is fluctuating due to the influence of weather and other external conditions. This study predicts the output power of PLTS Sumalata in North Gorontalo Regency with data analytics on datasets obtained from measurements at 2 plants in PLTS Sumalata. Data analytics to predict the output power of PLTS Sumalata is using a multiple linear regression approach, which is applied by implementing the Cross-industry standard for data mining (CRISP-DM) process model. The tools used are the Weka 3.0 application and Jupyter Notebook with the Python programming language. With data analytics using Weka 3.0 on datasets obtained from measurements at 2 plants in PLTS Sumalata, multiple linear regression equations were obtained as well as evaluation of prediction results using Correlation Coefficient (CC), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), Relative Absolute Error (RAE), and Root Relative Squared Error (RRSE). The equation formed from the prediction of the output power in Plant 1 is Y = -22216632810.1123 - 771640073.1888 X1 + 2349039057.8254 X2 -25796134709.3552 X3. While the equation formed from the prediction of the output power in Plant 2 is Y = -2784.107 + 300.0146 X1 – 173.7016 X2 + 21773.3845 X3. Based on the test, the correlation coefficient on the Plant 1 dataset is 0.52 and the Plant 2 dataset is 0.92. Those can be concluded that the irradiation data, module temperature, and ambient temperature have a significant effect of 52% on the output power generated in the PLTS system at Plant 1 and 92% on Plant 2. Then the MAE, RMSE, RAE, and RRSE values in the Plant 1 dataset are higher than Plant 2, while the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variables in the Plant 2 dataset is stronger than the Plant 1 dataset. In order to improve the accuracy of the prediction that can be used for evaluating the performance of the PLTS system, measurement data with a minimum measurement duration of one year is needed to be able to represent seasonal conditions throughout the year, such as the dry season, rainy season, and extreme weather conditions.
Development of a Production Machine Maintenance Predictive Model Using the Elman Recurrent Neural Network Algorithm
Authors: Zatmika Ajat , Kartika Harry Dwiyana , Khumaidi Ali
Published: March 2024

PT Simba Indosnack Makmur is a factory that produces snacks. In the production process the machine has worked very optimally, the problem that is often faced by the Quality Control department is often finding non-standard product weights. This problem is caused by a machine that already requires maintenance. So far, the maintenance process has to get approval from the manager, which sometimes takes quite a long time to be inspected so that the maintenance process is delayed, which results in reduced production targets. By implementing a predictive maintenance model that utilizes time series data in the production process, applying the Elman Recurrent Neural Network will be able to provide notifications for machine maintenance before the machine is inaccurate in snack production. The Elman structure was chosen because it can make iterations much faster, thus facilitating the convergence process. The input vector used uses windows size. The results of the study using a target error of 0.001 show the smallest MSE value of 0.002833 with windows size 11. Then by using 13 neurons in the hidden layer a minimum error value of 0.003725 is obtained.
PERMASALAHAN HUKUM PERKAWINAN BEDA AGAMA DI INDONESIA: STUDI KOMPARATIF
Authors: Fitri Winda , Rusdiana Shelvi , Anggia Putri Windi Regina
Published: March 2024

Over time, there has been a surge in interfaith marriages between men and women, which has led to a number of social and legal challenges. The Indonesian Conference on Religion and Peace (ICRP) registered 1,655 interfaith weddings from July 19, 2023, and 2005. The year 2023 has drawn significant attention, particularly after the South Jakarta District Court approved interfaith marriages by referring to Article 35, Letter A of Law No. 23 of 2006. Supreme Court Circular Letter No. 2 of 2023, which offers guidance for judges in making decisions pertaining to the registration of marriages between people of various faiths and beliefs, was issued by the Supreme Court in response to this circumstance.Keywords : Marriage; Different Religion; Supreme Court
Efficient Method for Iris Recognition System
Authors: Gh Zainab
Published: March 2024

This article shows and tests a good eye recognition method that works well in image situations with fewer restrictions. The Circular Hough Transform (CHT) and Truncated Total Variation model were used to separate the iris from other parts and noises in an eye picture to locate and separate the iris accurately. This helps get the most exact pictures of the eye. Doughman’s rubber sheet model makes the split eye area regular and normalized. The Principal Component Analysis (PCA) method is used to identify features of iris patterns that come from Eigen irises. A test image is projected onto the subspace occupied by the eigen iris to do recognition. Then, recorded eigen irises are compared with the test image by finding the normalized hamming distance between them. Up to 95.5% of the accurate, the planned method has given correct findings.
Isolation and Identification of Oral Bacteria and Characterization for biofilm formation and antibiotics resistance
Authors: ALI FARAH
Published: March 2024

In this study, 100 bacterial isolates were obtained from tooth surface swabs of male and female patients with different ages who visited specialized centers and dental clinics in Baghdad city after they were clinically diagnosed with oral (dental) infections by specialist doctors for the period from 1/10/2022 to 1/3/2023. The methods employed to identify the bacterial isolates were the Vitek system, as well as highest isolated rate was among Streptococcus mutans species (48%). Isolates of S. mutans and their drug sensitivity was tested against 10 antibiotics using the disc diffusion process, showing that the separators’ Antibiotic resistance was larger than their sensitivity to these antibiotics. The resistance rate of the isolates to erythromycin was (98.21 and 94.64%), to amoxicillin (85.71)% for each of them, to ampicillin (80.35 and 83.92)%, to Nalidixic acid (80.35 and 87.50)%, to cefotaxime (69.64 and 75.00)%, and to chloramphenicol (69.64 and 89%), to amoxicillin–Clavulanic acid (58.92 and 76.78)%), to gentamycin (57.14 and 78.57)%, and to tetracycline the resistance rate was (55.35 and 66.07)% for each of them, respectively, while it showed high sensitivity to the antibiotics amikacin (25.00 and 48.21)% and trimethoprim sulfamethaxyl (7.14 and 19.64)% for each of them respectively.
Molecular Detection of Glanders in horses at the Equestrian Club in Baghdad city
Authors: Obayes Ali , Zaid Salah Hussein
Published: March 2024

glanders, a biological warfare agent, caused by a bacterium called B mallei. It is considered a contagious, fatal, zoonotic disease. The aim of this study was to establish a fast and reliable molecular method for identification of Burkholderia mallei, this technique was used to determine the Phylogenetic tree and genetic relationship between local and international isolates of B. mallei in horses of Iraq. The research was conducted by taking 100 nasal swabs from animals, and it was found that 29 cases were positive in the PCR test, and 4 random samples were taken from the positive cases for the purpose of sequence analysis.
Antimicrobial effect of biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles by Pseudomonas aeruginosa on bacteria isolated from wounds and burns
Authors: Jassim Thifaf , Majed Kazem Abboud Al-Shibly
Published: March 2024

Abstract: background: In recent decades, the rise of antibiotic resistance as critical global health challenges, necessitating innovative approaches to address these pressing issues. The Center of Disease Control (CDC) estimates that antibiotic resistance is responsible for  nearly 5 million deaths in 2019  Objective: This study aims to biosynthesise selenium nanoparticles and the possibility of using as antimicrobal. Methods:  Samples were collected from Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital in Al-Diwaniyah Governorate - Iraq , period from April 1, 2023 to June 1, 2023. Bacterial samples were collected from wounds and burns, then they were diagnosed using (Vitek-2 compact system- Biomerieux-France), then all the collected bacterial species were tested to produce selenium nanoparticles and the best bacteria capable of producing them were selected.  The synthesis process involved incubation, centrifugation, and purification. The antimicrobal activity of SeNPs was evaluated .Results :   Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the predominant pathogen accounting for 30%, followed by Bacillus (24%), Staphylococcus (16%), Escherichia coli (8%), and Candida albicans (12%). Mixed infections are found in 10%. Statistical analysis showed (chi-square = 40.32, p < 0.0001). The bacilli showed high sensitivity to ciprofloxacin (Cip) with a mean diameter of 28 ± 1.02, while amoxicillin (AX), ceftoxime (CTX), doxycycline (DO), and carbenicillin (PY) had no inhibitory effect (0 ± 0). Staphylococci showed sensitivity to ciprofloxacin (18 ± 0.64), amoxicillin (13 ± 0.22), cefatoxime (12 ± 0.4), doxycycline (12 ± 0.4), nitrofuranthone (THAT) (11 ± 1), and neomycin (17.2 ± 1.1). Escherichia coli showed sensitivity to ciprofloxacin (28 ± 1.02) and doxycycline (19 ± 1.4), while Candida albicans showed resistance to all antibiotics tested. Antimicrobial activity was measured using concentrations of 125, 250, 500, and 1000 μg/mL. Results show a concentration-dependent increase in inhibitory effects. Antibiofilm activity ranges from 2 to 1048 μg/mL.Discussion:  Lower concentrations (125 µg/ml), minimal inhibition was observed, but as the concentration increased, a clear trend of enhanced inhibition emerged. Notably, at 250 µg/ml, significant growth inhibition was evident, with a concentration-dependent response. The highest concentration (1000 µg/ml) exhibited the most substantial inhibitory effects. The absence of inhibition in the negative control confirms the specificity of nano selenium's impact.conclusion. : The results demonstrate concentration-dependent inhibitory effects of nano selenium on various bacterial species.
Morphomatrical Study of the Ovary of Local Goats (Capra hircus) During Different Stages of Pregnancy
Authors: Sharoot Hassaneen
Published: March 2024

Understanding the morphometric differences in goat ovaries between pregnant and non-pregnant individuals can contribute to improving reproductive management and assist in interpreting ovarian-related abnormalities. It may also provide valuable insights into the dynamic changes occurring in the ovary of local goats (Capra hircus) during pregnancy. This study aimed to investigate and compare the morphometric features of ovaries in pregnant and non-pregnant goats. Sixteen healthy female domestic goats (Capra hircus) were selected to collect organs. The female goats were categorized into two groups: mature, non-pregnant goats (n = 4) and pregnant goats with a single pregnancy (n = 12). The study found no significant difference in the length of ovaries between non-pregnant and pregnant goats but significant increases in width, thickness, and weight at different gestation stages. The right ovary had more significant weight and dimension in both groups. Additionally, the presence of [CL] during pregnancy, these changes can affect the size, dimensions, and weight of the ovaries
Effect of Monosodium Glutamate on Some Vitamins and the Protective role of Vitamin B12 in Adult Female Rats
Authors: Wisam Zainab
Published: March 2024

The aim of study: the current study investigated the effect of MSG and protective role of Vitamin B 12 on the Vitamin C and E concentration level in rats, material and method, the study included Rats were divided into five equal groups n=10, each group was further divided into two groups [A and B, n=5] and treated for 30 and 60 days, respectively. The 1st group received distilled water orally by gavage, the 2nd and 3rd group received MSG in a dose of 20, and 40 mg/kg body weight orally by gavage, respectively, the 4th and 5th groups received MSG and vitamin B12 in a dose of 20 or 40 mg MSG/kg in addition to 0.2 m vitamin B12/kg, respectively. The results: The findings found the Group V showed increased in Vitamin C concentration after 30 and 60 days (1.246±0.319, 1.335±0.341) respectively with significant differences with other groups same results reported in Vitamin E that showed Vitamin E concentration after 30 and 60 day (1.136±0.319, 1.109±0.019) respectively with significant differences at (p≤0.05) with other groups.
Neurotoxicity and Oxidative Damage Induced from Exposure of Male Rats to Low doses of the Synthetic Environmental Contaminant Tributyltin
Authors: Alkadhimy Sura , Mokhtar I. Yousef
Published: March 2024

Tributyltin chloride (TBT) is an organotin compound widely used in several high biocides for agro-industrial applications, such as fungicides, and marine antifouling paints leading to endocrine disrupting actions, such as imposex development in mollusks. The current study investigates DNA damage, changes in brain drug-metabolizing enzymes, lipid profile, and oxidative damage of TBT at low doses 10, 100, 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 μg/kg B.W. in male rats. The animals were divided into eight equal groups which treated daily by oral gavage for 45 days. Administration of TBT induced a dose-dependent increase in the DNA damage and TBARS. Also, it decreases the expression of the regulator of the antioxidant response (the levels of glutathione and the activities of GR, GPX, CAT, and SOD). TBT did not show any significant effect of brain drug-metabolizing enzymes (cytochrome b5 and cytochrome p450). TBT at 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 μg/kg B.W. showed significant increase in lipid profile (total cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL), but HDL showed significant decrease. In conclusion, the obtained results provide evidence that exposure to TBT at low doses causes oxidative stress, DNA damage, and changes in biochemical parameters in a dose dependent manner.
An Approach to Android Ransomware Detection Using Deep Learning
Authors: Ismael Farhan Rawaa
Published: March 2024

As mobile devices continue to grow in popularity, the threat of ransomware attacks on Android devices has escalated, leading to serious privacy and financial risks for users. Traditional methods of ransomware detection have become less effective due to the evolving nature of these attacks. Consequently, the application of deep learning techniques offers promising potential for the detection and prevention of Android ransomware. This paper proposes an approach that utilizes deep learning algorithms to analyze and identify ransomware behavior on Android devices, aiming to enhance the security measures against these malicious threats. The model we used is a feedforward neural network model using the Keras Sequential. The model consists of three layers of densely connected neurons. The first layer has 64 units, the second layer also has 64 units, and the third and final layer has 2 units. The proposed model gave accuracy 98.9%.
BENEFITS DERIVED FROM SOCIAL GROUP MEMBERSHIP BY POULTRY FARMERS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Olumoyegun Adewumi Temidire , Olumoyegun BolanleAina
Published: March 2024

Social Capital is fast taking a defining role as a necessity for successful and sustainable agricultural enterprise.  The network of farmers in developing countries like Nigeria has been seen to determine greatly their resilience, ability to escape poverty, take risks and overcome vulnerabilities. Investigating the benefits derived and constraints encountered by poultry farmers in membership of social groups was the main thrust of this study.  A two-stage sampling procedure was employed to select 120 poultry farmers in Ondo state. Questionnaire containing open and closed ended questions were used to elicit information from respondents. Data collected was analysed using frequency counts, percentages and mean. Results reveal that majority of sampled poultry farmers were between 40-59 years of age (53.3%), male (62.5%), married (73.3%), with some level of formal education (85.8%), poultry farming experience of 1-10 years (71.7%) and farm size of between 1-1000 birds (71.7%). Livelihood security (mean=1.19), accessing health services (mean=1.08), recreation (mean=1.07) and consultancy services (mean=1.03) were the top benefits of social group membership reported among respondents. Major constraints to social group membership identified by the respondents were low financial capacity (mean=1.13), poor group coordination (mean=1.22), lack of education (mean=1.08), leadership issues (mean= 0.98) and religious differences (mean=0.95). Institutional support to strengthen social group membership because of its advantages; by providing financial incentives and leadership capacity building for small scale poultry farmers is canvassed.
Donkey business: Trade, Resource Exploitation, and Crime
Authors: Corrêa-Dias Lucas , Cícero Vinicius Curti
Published: March 2024

This paper examines the relationship between the institutionalization of a renewable resource market with poorly defined property rights and local crime rates. We focus on the regulation of the donkey hide trade in Brazil, driven by foreign demand for eijao, a Traditional Chinese Medicine product. Using a quasi-experimental research design, we leverage the timing of regulatory measures alongside spatial variations in donkey populations across Brazilian municipalities to provide causal evidence that the slaughtering of free-roaming donkeys led to an increase in crime and violence. We further explore the role of market illegality, finding that the impact on crime was twice as large during periods when the trade was illegal in Brazil. Our results carry important policy implications for developing countries grappling with resource booms and weak property rights. These findings emphasize the need for effective regulation, robust monitoring, and enforcement mechanisms to mitigate the social costs associated with natural resource exploitation.
Adolescents Provide $13 to $51 Billion Worth of Informal Family Caregiving Services to the United States Economy
Authors: Armstrong-Carter Emma , Gilbert Joshua , Silfverskiold Tristan , Clark Lucy , Templin Tara
Published: March 2024

The US is facing a well-documented caregiving crisis, with more aging adults requiring informal caregiving in the home and fewer young people available to support them. This paper calculates the current economic value of care provided by unpaid adolescents (ages 10 to 17) to ill and disabled family members. Leveraging large scale, national datasets, we estimate that the national economic value of informal caregiving provided by adolescents is $13.44 to $50.59 billion. This figure corresponds to 3-14% of the $470 billion value of informal caregiving services provided by adults. It is 1.19 to 5.96 times the most recent estimate of the economic impact of youths’ caregiving from 2009. We also provide state-by-state estimates, which show substantial variability. By demonstrating children’s annual contribution to the US economy, we aim to inform the work of educators and policymakers to design targeted programs to support the thriving of youth, aging and disabled adults, our national economy, and our communities.
Augmented bifactor models and bifactor-(S-1) models are identical. A comment on Zhang, Luo, Zhang, Sun & Zhang (2023)
Authors: Koch Tobias , Eid Michael
Published: March 2024

In a recent study, Zhang, Luo, Zhang, Sun, and Zhang (2023) proposed the augmented oblique bifactor model as a new methodological contribution, in which an oblique bifactor model is augmented by one or more indicator(s). Zhang et al. (2023) argued that the augmented oblique bifactor model is superior to existing bifactor modeling approaches. In this comment, we show that the augmented oblique bifactor model by Zhang et al. (2023) is identical and therefore indistinguishable from bifactor-(S-1) type of models presented by Eid et al. (2017). The augmentation approach has already been recommended in the original work of Eid et al. (2017) and by Eid (2020). Finally, we highlight strengths of the simulation studies conducted by Zhang et al. (2023), but also show that several of the conclusions drawn by Zhang et al. (2023) are incorrect. We conclude that there are no differences when applying augmented and bifactor-(S-1) type of models.
How Do Beliefs in Free Will and Determinism Correlate with Beliefs in Conspiracy, Paranormal, and Pseudoscience Beliefs?
Authors: Alper Sinan , Konukoğlu Kıvanç , Atalay Eylül Deran , Düzgün Ayşenur , Yilmaz Onurcan
Published: March 2024

In this study, we tested the relationship between personal agency beliefs, represented by free will, scientific and fatalistic determinism and unpredictability, and epistemically suspect beliefs (ESBs), including conspiracy, paranormal, and pseudoscience beliefs, across two different cultures (Türkiye and the UK). In two preregistered studies (NStudy 1 = 682, NStudy 2 = 532), we proposed and found correlational evidence for the idea that although seemingly contradictory, both forms of determinism—scientific and fatalistic—might lead individuals to feel a reduced control over their actions, prompting them towards simpler explanations offered by ESBs, thereby compensating for a diminished sense of agency. The relationship between free will, unpredictability, and ESBs varied by culture, likely influenced by the cultural interpretation of those beliefs. Our results underscore the link between personal agency and ESBs, suggesting that ESBs may act as a safeguard against eroding personal agency.
Are Generative AIs like Midjourney and Sora creative? The “Generative AI Mary’s room” thought experiment.
Authors: Bellini-Leite Samuel Castro
Published: March 2024

This article examines the debate of whether generative AI systems like Midjourney and Sora can be considered truly creative or are merely remixing existing data. It reviews Finke, Ward, and Smith's creative cognition approach which proposed constraints on human creativity. A new thought experiment, the "Generative AI Mary's Room", is proposed to explore whether a person with comprehensive artistic knowledge but no real-world experience could produce original creative works. The argument is that one who believes generative AI is not creative because it works based solely on previous artistic data, should not believe that Mary would be creative either, otherwise, they are inferring mysterious properties to the human mind.
Effects in random-intercept cross-lagged panel models may be spurious: A simulated reanalysis and comment on Specker et al.’s (2024) study on post-migration stressors, emotion dysregulation, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder
Authors: Sorjonen Kimmo , Melin Bo
Published: March 2024

Specker et al. (2024) conducted analyses with the random-intercept cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM) and concluded, for example, that emotion dysregulation and post-migration stressors have increasing effects on the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom hyperarousal among refugees. Here, we evaluated the conclusion by Specker et al. through triangulation. We fitted several models on data simulated to resemble the data analyzed by Specker et al. We used simulated data as the empirical data used by Specker et al. was not available to us. The present results suggested simultaneous and contradictory increasing and decreasing effects of emotion dysregulation and post-migration stressors on hyperarousal. Due to these contradictory findings, we concluded that longitudinal associations between these constructs probably were spurious rather than truly increasing. This conclusion was corroborated by the good fit of a model (the model of spurious longitudinal associations, MoSLA) where associations between emotion dysregulation / post-migration stressors and hyperarousal were due to confounding by a common trait and by common auto-correlated state factors. It is important for researchers to be aware that correlations, including effects in the RI-CLPM, do not prove causality. Researchers are recommended to scrutinize their findings from correlational analyses through triangulation. With congruent findings from several models, conclusions of genuine increasing or decreasing effects are corroborated. If, on the other hand and as in the present case, findings from different models diverge, conclusions of genuine effects seem premature.
RESPON PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TOMAT CERI PADA BERBAGAI MEDIA TANAM DI LAHAN HOLTIKULTURA, GRESIK
Authors: Haikal Muhammad Fikri , Wiharyanti Nur Lailiyah
Published: March 2024

Cherry tomatoes (Solanum Lycopersium Mill) are horticultural crops that are rich in vitamins A and C. Cherry tomatoes are one of the prospective agricultural products in Indonesia and have a higher economic value. Planting media is defined as a place where plants live according to their life requirements. The combination of growing media has an effect on the growth and yield of cherry tomato plants. Charcoal husks or roasted husk charcoal can be used as a planting medium and has light characteristics, namely 0.2 kg per liter of rice, coarse texture so it has high air circulation. Besides charcoal, goat manure husks can also be used as a mixture of planting media. Goat manure contains nitrogen nutrients which are useful during plant growth. The aim of this study was to examine the response and differences in media treatment on the growth of cherry tomatoes. This study used a single factor Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with Goat Manure, Husk and soil as the medium which resulted in 7 treatments. Each treatment was repeated four (4) times, so that 28 experimental units were obtained, there were 224 plants. Obtained observational data will be analyzed using Analysis of Variance (Anova). If there is a significant difference, it will be continued with the 5% BNT Advanced Test. The results showed that there was no significant difference in the application of various growing media on the growth and yield of cherry tomato plants.
Variabilitas Fenotipe dan Tingkat Pemahaman Petani dan Masyarakat dan Terhadap Tanaman Kopi (Coffea sp.) di Solok Selatan Sumatera Barat
Authors: Yora Muharama , Afrahamiryano Afrahamiryano , Meyuliana Aulia , Chyntia Angela Putri  , Fiki Saputra
Published: March 2024

Perkebunan kopi merupakan salah satu sektor yang berperan cukup penting dalam perekonomian Indonesia. Provinsi Sumatera Barat, khususnya Kabupaten Solok Selatan merupakan suatu kawasan yang memiliki produksi kedua tertinggi di Sumatera Barat. Namun, jenis kopi yang dikembangkan, dibudidayakan dan belum teridentifikasi dengan baik. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, maka penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keberadaan dan informasi tentang pemahaman masyarakat tentang tanaman kopi di wilayah pemukiman penduduk, serta variabilitas fenotipe karakter kuantitatif tanaman kopi . Penelitian ini terdiri dari 2 tahap kegiatan yaitu eksplorasi dan wawancara yang memiliki 2 jenis data yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Teknik pengambilan sampel atau aksesi dilakukan secara sengaja (Purposive sampling).  Hasil pengamatan yang diperoleh disajikan dalam bentuk deskriptif dan dianalisis secara statistik pada data kuantitatif seperti nilai rata-rata, ragam dan pengelompokkan variabilitas fenotipik mengacu pada yaitu: bila 2 σf ≥ 2 Sd;     = variabilitas fenotipik luas dan bila 2 σf < 2 Sd;   = variabilitas fenotipik sempit. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara langsung diketahui bahwa sebagian besar petani atau masyarakat menjadi tanaman kopi sebagai tanaman pekarangan dan kebanyakan masyarakat juga melakukan perbanyakan tanaman melalui biji dan anakan. Dari 35 titik pengambilan sampel yang tersebar pada tiga kecamatan dapat diketahui bahwa untuk karakter kuantitatif tinggi tanaman, diameter batang, panjang daun, dan lebar daun  memiliki keragaman fenotipe yang luas sedangkan untuk karakter panjang buah dan diameter buah memiliki keragaman fenotipe yang sempit.
Pengaruh Asimetri Informasi dan Kepemilikan Manajerial Terhadap Manajemen Laba Pada Perusahaan Pertambangan yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2015-2019
Authors: Sari Dewi Maya , Ananda Rana Fathinah , Rahmadhani Sari Nuzullina
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of information asymmetry and managerial ownership on earnings management in mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2015-2019 period. The population in this study are mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange as many as 47 companies. Selection of the sample in this study using purposive sampling that samples are taken based on criteria-certain criteria. The sample in this study were 13 companies with 5 years of research so that the total data studied were 65 companies. The analysis technique used is panel data regression analysis which consists of descriptive analysis, classical assumption test, selection of panel data regression models, and hypothesis testing which is tested using Eviews 9. The results of the study using a partial test (t test) show that information asymmetry has a positive effect. and significant to earnings management. While managerial ownership has a negative and significant effect on earnings management. The results of the panel data regression showed that simultaneous asymmetry of information and kemanagerial ownership and significant effect on earnings management.
Pengaruh Tingkat Kesehatan Bank Terhadap Pertumbuhan Laba Perusahaan Perbankan Yang Terdaftar Di BEI 2015-2019
Authors: Samosir Hotris , Siregar Retnawati , Sari Warsani Purnama
Published: March 2024

Abstract This study aims to determine partially and simultaneously the effect of CAR (X1), NPL (X2), NPM (X3), ROA (X4), and LDR (X5) on profit growth (Y). This type of research is associative. The population in this study were all banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange as many as 43 banking companies and the samples in this study were 10 banking companies. The criteria for the companies that are sampled in this study are companies that publish financial statements for 5 years, namely the 2015- 2019 period and have been audited. The type of data used in this research in quantitative data. Sources of data used in this study is secondary data. The data collection technique used by the researcher is documentation. This study use multiple analysis tehcniques with the help of SPSS. The result of the test can be seen that the partial test on the variabel CAR, NPL, LDR has a significant positive effect on profit growth, while the NPM, and ROA variables have no effect on profit growth. Based on the simultaneous F test that all variabels X namely CAR, NPL, NPM, ROA, LDR simultaneously have a significant positive effect on profit growth and can be seen from the adjusted R Square value obtained by 95%.
Pengaruh Kebijakan Dividen, Total Assets Turnover (TATO), dan Laba Bersih Terhadap Harga Saham Perusahaan Sub Sektor Food and Beverages Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2015-2020
Authors: Miraprilia Beby , Mahzura T. Alvi Syahri , Ramadhani Sari Nuzullina
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the the effect of dividend policy (dividend payout ratio), total assets turnover (TATO), net income on stock prices in food and beverages sub-sector companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2015-2020 period. The type of research used is causal associative. Samples were taken using purposive sampling method. The population used in this study are all food and beverages sub-sector companies, namely 33 companies with a sample of 7 food and beverages sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2015-2020 period. The type of data used in this research is quantitative data. Sources of data used in this study is secondary data. The technique used by researchers to collect the data needed in this research is documentation. The data analysis technique used in this study is multiple linear analysis with the IBM SPSS version 25 technique. The results show that dividend policy (X1) has a positive and significant effect on stock prices, Total Assets Turnover (X2) has a positive and significant effect on stock prices. Stocks, Net Income (X3) has a positive and significant effect on the Stock Price.
Analysis of the Application of Accounting to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kecamatan Bulango Utara
Authors: Mattoasi Mattoasi , Taruh Victorson , Supu Novrianti
Published: March 2024

MSMEs have been chosen by most Indonesians to get out of social problems. Such a large contribution MSMEs make to economic development. Seeing such a large contribution made by MSMEs, more attention is needed to develop and maintain the existence of MSMEs, because in fact MSMEs have weaknesses that usually occur in financial management. Many businesses are experiencing financial problems, as a result of which the business has gone out of business. Financial management problems are factors that can cause failure in MSMEs. One way of settlement is with correct accounting practices. Of course, this applies to all MSMEs of all types, including MSMEs in North Bulango District. The purpose of this study is to find out the extent of the application of accounting carried out by MSMEs in North Bulango District, to know the perception of MSMEs in North Bulango District towards accounting, and the factors that cause low accounting for MSMEs in North Bulango District. The research was conducted using a descriptive quantitative approach. The data source used is primary data. Data collection techniques are carried out by observation, interviews, documentation, and data triangulation. The results showed that Small, Micro, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in North Bulango District have not implemented accounting records properly based on SAK EMKM so that they do not display information about the rate of return on capital, assets, debt and capital in more detail. The results of another study found that the obstacles faced by MSME companies in implementing SAK EMKM were lack of knowledge about accounting in accordance with SAK EMKM and lack of awareness of business actors in the importance of implementing accounting in accordance with SAK EMKM.
Effect of Sales System Effectiveness and Cash Receipts on Internal Control of Receivables at PT Dwi Ananda Mandiri Jakarta
Authors: Wulandari Sari , Tambunan Sari Bulan
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the effectiveness of the sales and cash receipt system on the internal control of receivables at PT Dwi Ananda Mandiri Jakarta. The population in this study was all leaders and employees of PT. Dwi Ananda Mandiri Jakarta. The samples used were 30 people using purposive sampling techniques. Data collection techniques using questionnaires. Data analysis techniques use classical assumption tests, multiple regression analysis and hypothesis testing. The results showed that the effectiveness of the sales system had a positive and significant effect on the internal control of receivables. The effectiveness of cash receipts has a positive and significant effect on the internal control of receivables.
Modernization’s Effect of Tax Administration System, Social Norms, Trust in the Government on Taxpayer Compliance in KP2KP Kutacane
Authors: Devi Sri , Siregar Ali Usman , Sari Warsani Purnama
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of modernization of the tax administration system, social norms, trust in the government in taxpayer compliance at the Kutacane Tax Service, Counseling and Consultation Office (KP2KP). This type of research is an associative type of research. The population of this study was 2120 individual taxpayers registered at the Kutacane Tax Service, Counseling and Consultation Office (KP2KP) with a sample of 95 respondents with incidental sampling techniques. The type of data used is a quantitative data type. The source of this research data is primary data with data collection techniques through the dissemination of questionnaires. The data analysis techniques used in this study are descriptive statistical tests, data quality tests: validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests: normality tests, multicholinearity tests and heteroskedasticity tests, multiple regression analysis, hypothesis tests: t statistical tests, f tests, determination coefficient tests and tests carried out using IBM SPSS software version 25. The results showed that partially the modernization of the tax administration system had a positive and significant effect on the compliance of individual taxpayers. Social norms and trust in the government have no influence on the compliance of individual taxpayers. Simultaneously the modernization of the tax administration system, social norms and trust in the government together positively affect the compliance of individual taxpayers
Perbandingan Data Angin Metode Windrose di Kota Probolinggo dan Kota Banyuwangi dengan Independent Sample T-Test
Authors: Gunasti Amri , Wicaksana Krisna Ary , Putri Tiara Ghayda , Rozikin Alimul , Putra Mohammad Ridha Ardiansyah
Published: March 2024

Angin adalah arah angin yang dinyatakan dalam derajat. Mawar angin adalah bagan peta yang merangkum semua informasi angin untuk lokasi tertentu pada waktu tertentu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membangun aplikasi statistik berbasis Android khusus untuk analisis uji t dua sampel independen. Data yang digunakan adalah data angin 1 bulan untuk Kota Probolinggo dan Kota Banyuwangi. Diagram angin mawar merupakan diagram yang menyederhanakan arah angin pada suatu lokasi tertentu dalam kurun waktu tertentu. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah BMKG dari Stasiun Iklim Jawa Timur dan Stasiun Cuaca Banyuwangi pada tanggal 1 sampai dengan 31 Maret 2023, serta Metode yang digunakan adalah dengan menggunakan aplikasi Microsoft Excel kemudian datanya dimasukkan ke dalam aplikasi Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) untuk mengetahui nilai signifikan pada uji Independent T-Test data angin metode windrose antara Kota Probolinggo dan Kota Banyuwangi. Sedangkan pengujian data melalui uji T independen diperoleh nilai sig (2-failed) adalah sebesar 0,0003 yang nilainya kurang dari 0,05 sehingga terdapat perbandingan yang signifikan antara data keduanya. Penelitian ini tidak hanya menggunakan data angin metode windrose saja melainkan juga bisa dengan metode lainnya.
Perbandingan Arus Kepadatan Jalan Pada Jalan Mastrip (ONE WAY-ANOVA)
Authors: Amri Gunasti  , Kia Candra K  , Tiara Puspita S  , Andi Batara R. A  , Veri Ardiansyah
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang kepadatan arus jalan yang ada di jalan mastrip yangada pada Kota Jember. Tujuanya untuk mengetahui apa penyebab wilayah tersebut selalu mengalami kemacetan dan juga untuk mencari solusi atau alternatif lain agar jalan tersebut tidak mengalami kemacetan. Kota Jember merupakan salah satu Kota yang termasuk dalam tapal kuda. Kota jember ini merupakan Kota yang bisa dibilang tingkat kepadatanya cukup tinggi dibanding Kota sekitarya. Sehingga perlunya dilakukan penelitian, dengan metode Analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode uji kuantitatif dalam SPSS yaitu dilakukan uji normalitas dan uji One Way Anova yang digunakan untuk melihat apakah terdapat perbedaan kepadatan arus lalulintar pada setiap simpangnya. Hasil dari  penelitian secara langsung dilapangan  pada simpang 4 mastrip ini menghasilkan kesimpulan bahwa kepadatan disetiap jalurnya tidak memiliki perbedaan secara signifikan, pada saat dilakukan Uji Analysis Of Varian didapatkan hasil signifikansi 1,000 nilai tersebut <0,05 artinya pada setiap jalurnya memiliki kepadatan yang sama-sama padat sehingga  menimbulkan daampak kemacetan.
ANALYSIS SAFETY FACTOR KUALANAMU RAILWAY EMBANKMENT USING FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Authors: Surbakti Rudianto
Published: March 2024

Analysis of the soil's bearing capacity for the loads acting on the railway tracks is one of the most important parts of planning the structure of the railway to be built. Considering that train activity is very intense and imposes a significant live load on the soil layer beneath it, it is necessary to ensure that the soil layer under the railroad track is able to withstand the entire load. This analysis aims to ensure that the subgrade is able to support the entire load acting on it by calculating the safety factor for the layers of soil and ballast on the railroad track. The calculation method used to obtain the load value is analytical, while the calculation of safety factors and soil settlement is carried out using the finite element method (FEM) calculation concept. From the results of analysis using the finite element method (FEM) using Plaxis 2D, it can be concluded that at the operational stage the maximum drop in the vertical direction was -5.96 mm while the maximum movement in the horizontal direction was 1.12 cm. This is smaller than the maximum drop permitted by Minister of Transportation Regulation No.  60 of 2012, namely 10 cm. The safety factor during train operations is 2.902, so the railroad construction can be declared safe.
Studi Eksperimental Penggunaan Butiran Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) sebagai Pengganti Pasir pada Campuran Bata Beton
Authors: Resmaindra Muhammad Thariq , Arissaputra Sofian
Published: March 2024

EPS merupakan material yang lazim digunakan di kehidupan sehari-hari. Dibalik kegunaannya yang masif, penggunaannya dapat memberikan dampak negatif untuk lingkungan karena sifatnya yang tidak biodegradable sehingga menimbulkan permasalahan berupa sampah. Untuk itu, perlu dilakukan upaya mengurangi dampak penggunaan EPS, salah satunya adalah dengan pemanfaatan kembali sampah bulir EPS sebagai penyusun material bata beton ramah lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengamati karakteristik sampel yang terdiri atas massa jenis dan hubungan tegangan-regangan serta signifikansi perubahan kekuatan tekan jika EPS mengganti elemen pasir pada bata beton penyusun dinding. Pada penelitian eksperimental ini, sampah bulir EPS berukuran 5 mm digunakan sebagai material pengganti pasir dengan variasi 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, dan 20% dari volume pasir untuk campuran bata beton dengan proporsi massa air:semen:pasir sejumlah 1:1:4 ke dalam silinder berdiameter 10 cm dan tinggi 20 cm. Dari hasil penelitian, dapat diambil kesimpulan bahwa massa jenis yang diperoleh berada di dalam batas massa beton ringan (<1850 kg/m3). Analisis hasil tegangan-regangan dilakukan.  Kekuatan tekan pada campuran bata beton dengan EPS menurun seiring dengan peningkatan jumlah subtitusi pasir dengan EPS yang dilakukan. Hasil kuat tekan yang diperoleh dibandingkan dengan syarat kuat tekan bata beton dan bata ringan menurut Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI).