bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing Risk Management: Leveraging the Likelihood/Severity Matrix for Effective Risk Assessment and Mitigation in the Electrical and Electronic Sector
Authors: Salahuddin Araibi Alaa , H. Dalef Huda , K. Hussein Hiba , Shaiful Ashrul Ishak Mohamad , Roslan Rahim Muhammad
Published: September 2024

This paper presents the basic concept of risk and reviews commonly applied tools and techniques for risk assessment. Generally, risk assessment is a completely experiential decision-making process based on experience and knowledge of risk assistants. This paper emphasises one quantitative/qualitative technique, namely the likelihood/severity matrix approach, which aims to direct the organisation’s attention towards risks that have the highest potential to have a negative effect. This paper’s main contribution lies in introducing a proposed model that utilises the likelihood/severity matrix approach to categorise risks into ‘regions’ and subsequently rank them. This process supports risk managers in making informed decisions to reduce risks effectively. A likelihood/severity matrix was examined through a case study belonging to the electrical and electronic sector to find the critical risks that hinder the assembly line of personal computers. Results showed that the ‘Breaking parts during assembly’, ‘Shocking the components from static electricity discharge’ and ‘Using wrong compatible parts’ risks had the maximum risk score, with values of 10–15 as the most critical risks. These results can influence decision makers in developing actions to mitigate these highlighted risks.
A Study on the English Translation of Chinese-specific Words from the Perspective of Transknowletology—Taking the English Version of Work Government Report (2024) as an Example
Authors: He Shasha , Tu Huiqin
Published: September 2024

The Government Work Report is rich in Chinese-specific terms across various fields like economy, culture and politic, each carrying significant background knowledge. Transknowletology studies on translating these culturally and contextually specific terms while preserving their original meaning. This paper analyzes the translation of Chinese-specific words in the 2024 English version of the Government Work Report through the lens of Transknowletology. It examines political, ecological, and cultural aspects to address translation issues and proposes strategies such as literal translation, free translation, amplification. The goal is to enhance understanding of Chinese-English differences, improve cultural exchanges, and contribute empirical insights to Transknowletology research.
Study on Mongolia's Foreign Security Policy
Authors: Yan Zhirong
Published: September 2024

Mongolia put forward the vision of neutrality in 2015, but it has not been recognized since then, and it seems that it has no further measures for neutrality. As a country with a special geographical position, Mongolia has been seeking the most suitable foreign security strategy to help the country develop better. Mongolia's foreign security strategy is also worthy of the attention of neighboring countries, especially for China. Both China and Mongolia are now facing rare opportunities for development. If we can seize the opportunities, we can promote the common development of the two countries.
The Effect of Biophilic Design in Interior Spaces to Reduce the Stress of Patients in Medical Centers
Authors: Khajehpasha Sepideh Sharif , Tarvirdizadeh Hossein , Khodadadi Maryam , Porzour Amir
Published: September 2024

Architecture can play a very important role for the return of man to nature, among which biophilic architecture and design seeks to reconnect man with nature. Relying on biophilic design in order to increase environmental quality and psychologically affect patients can be necessary in therapeutic environments, because as the design of these spaces is very important in terms of functionality, it has always been studied by researchers in terms of spatial quality, psychological dimensions and physical impact on the process of treatment and recovery of patients. This study was carried out aimed to determine the effective components of biophilic design in therapeutic environments in order to improve the health of patients, and according to the results, communication with nature, which includes things such as sunlight, water, vegetation, etc., can have a significant impact on human health and reduce the duration of the patient's recovery and reduce the duration of treatment.
On Reconstruction of Teacher Professional Identity in Curriculum Reform for Vocational Education
Authors: Yang Zhaohui , Zhou Haixia
Published: September 2024

Vocational education curriculum is being reformed nationwide less than compulsory education. It sources from demonstrating college construction in higher vocational education, and imports design-oriented curriculum idea from German. To teachers, it is necessary to reconstruct their rights to utterance.
ANTIVIRAL POTENTIAL OF HERBAL MEDICINE IN FIGHTING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, RE-INVESTIGATION OF HERBAL MONOGRAPHS
Authors: ALI KANSO MAYSSALOUNE , OMEICHE ZEINA AHMAD , HIJAZI MOHAMAD ALI , EL-LAKANY ABDALLA , ABOUL ELA MAHA
Published: September 2024

Medicinal herbs have been widely used in traditional medicine for their immune-boosting potential to humans in fighting various ailments, especially viral infections causing severe respiratory diseases such as influenza virus, H5N1, coronaviruses of different types, mainly MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome), SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) that was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), as a global pandemic. Various efforts are focusing despite the discovery of the vaccine, on finding treatments that can combat the serious complications of COVID-19, but in the absence of confirmed effective drugs, it is crucial to explore various possibilities including herbal medicines approved as antiviral agents. This study aims to identify key medicinal plants rich in bioactive compounds with antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2., with the correlation regarding the collected information on their efficacy and safety with existing data in published official monographs presented to ensure the proper use of these natural constituents. Accordingly, a comprehensive review of the published literature was conducted using various scientific databases, including Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. The analysis revealed the need to update herbal monographs and establish a globally harmonized approach to health claims associated with herbal medicines.
Preserving Coastal and Marine Resources:The Existence of Local Wisdom among the Bajau Tribe
Authors: Boni Yohanes , Afiat Nur , Suyuti Nasruddin , Jumaidin La Ode , Melati Melati
Published: September 2024

The Bajo or Bajau tribe is a tribe that lives and survives in the sea. In some countries, the Bajau tribe is known as Sama or Samal. The Bajo tribe is more widely spread in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Brunei, and Malaysia. Bajau as a maritime community certainly have hereditary habits relating to their lives in utilizing marine and coastal natural resources. On this basis, this research aims to determine the form of local wisdom of the Bajau tribe in utilizing marine and coastal natural resources, and second, to know the efforts made by the Bajau tribe to maintain local wisdom so that it remains sustainable now and in the future. This research was conducted using a post-positivism (qualitative) paradigm. The research location chosen was the Bajau tribe who inhabit the Spelman waters, precisely along the coast of the Tiworo Strait in Muna Regency, West Muna Regency, and Central Buton Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. The research involved around 17 people who were determined purposively, namely Tribal Heads. Research data comes from primary and secondary sources. Primary data resulting from in-depth interviews were then analyzed descriptively. It was found that the local wisdom of the Bajau tribe in preserving marine and coastal natural resources is sangal and pamali. The current efforts of the Bajau tribe to preserve local wisdom so that it remains intact is by upholding the advice of their ancestors and maintaining a figure (Tribal Chief) as the trustee of the source of ancestral knowledge. Therefore, the agenda for the future is the wisdom of the Bajau people which has been proven to protect the sea so that it can be replicated in other coastal communities. Regarding replication and conceptual models is a challenging discussion for future research.
Examining the Impact of Cultivated Land Distance from Riparian Areas on the Growth and Quality of Red Kratom Alkaloids
Authors: Pramulya Muhammad , Salsabila Ulfa , Ramadhan Tris Haris
Published: September 2024

The Kratom plant, a valuable forest species with medicinal potential, thrives in the Riparian area of Empangau Village, Kapuas Hulu District. This study explores the correlation between Kratom cultivation land distance from the river and alkaloid content. Employing a survey method, the research focuses on two locations: one situated 20-50 meters from the river (location 1) and another 580-650 meters away (location 2). Utilizing a quantitative approach and gravimetric methods, the study analyzes alkaloid content in Kratom extracts. The study reveals significant influences on pH, organic carbon, total nitrogen, phosphorus (P2O5), calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, cation exchange capacity (CEC), base saturation, and alkaloid compounds, contingent on the distance from the riparian area. Location 2 exhibits superior attributes, boasting a plant height of 6.02 m, stem diameter of 8,532 m2, 30 primary branches, leaf area of 262,576, and a total alkaloid content of 15,491%, surpassing location 1 with an average plant height of 5.66 m, stem diameter of 8,286 m2, 26.6 primary branches, and leaf area of 257,586. Variations in environmental conditions, vegetation, temperature, humidity, and nutrient availability contribute to these differences in alkaloid growth and quality, highlighting the potential for optimized Kratom cultivation in specific Riparian areas
The Ability of Earthworms to Influence the Ratio of C/N during Vermicomposting Process from Different Remnants
Authors: Mubdir Sara Munthir , Al-Wahab Sua’d Khairi Abid , Farman Khanssa S.
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to investigate the carbon to nitrogen ratio (C/N) in vermicomposts produced from mixtures of cabbage, beans, and tea remnants combined with cardboard at a 1:1 ratio, totaling 2 kilograms, using two different types of worms: Lumbricus terrestris and Eisenia fetida. The results indicated that vermicompost produced by Eisenia fetida exhibited a significant decrease in C/N ratio by 18.60, whereas that produced by Lumbricus terrestris had a C/N ratio of 20.723. Regarding interactions, the highest initial C/N ratio among cabbage remnants, irrespective of worm type, was 25.000, whereas the lowest ratio after processing was 1.936 for tea remnants, showing significant differences. Across all remnants, there was a consistent decrease in C/N ratio post-processing, with cabbage remnants exhibiting the highest initial ratio of 25.00 before earthworm addition and tea remnants showing the lowest ratio of 8.530 after earthworm processing, indicating significant variation
Testing the Effects of Economic Growth, and the Role of the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sectors, and Other Influential Factors in Forming Community Welfare
Authors: Breemer Jacob , Muthalib Abd. Azis , Suriadi La Ode , Nusantara Ambo Wonua , Balaka Muh. Yani
Published: September 2024

The welfare and poverty of farmers are still being discussed by researchers regarding economic growth, the role of the agricultural, fisheries, and forestry sectors, as well as other factors. This research aims to analyze the achievements of economic growth, the role of the agricultural, fisheries, and forestry sectors in the economy, as well as the influence of income inequality, labor absorption, and infrastructure factors on welfare. This research was conducted in Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Using a quantitative approach to test the relationship between variables based on secondary data during the 2013-2022 period. Data were analyzed using panel data regression. The results of the analysis show that the economic growth of Southeast Sulawesi Province in the last ten years has been less than encouraging, the same thing also happened in important sectors contributing to GRDP, namely the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Sectors. Furthermore, economic growth, economic inequality, employment, and infrastructure are proven to be able to have a direct influence in creating social welfare, but on the other hand, the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries sectors have a negative influence. The factor that plays the most role in determining social welfare is income inequality. Then successively followed by infrastructure, employment, and finally economic growth.
Factores de determinación de la oferta de frutas selectas en México 2001-2020
Authors: Montaño López Guadalupe
Published: September 2024

En el presente trabajo se hace un análisis de los factores determinantes de producción, comerciales y macroeconómicos de las exportaciones de frutas selectas de México en el mercado internacional durante el periodo 2001-2020. Para llevar a cabo dicha investigación, fue necesario hacer un diagnóstico de la situación comercial a la cual se enfrentan las frutas del mercado mexicano en el ámbito local e internacional, además de la aplicación de estimaciones de un modelo de oferta con datos en panel, con variables de producción, económicas y comerciales, las cuales, de acuerdo con la revisión de la literatura, impulsan el sector frutícola. Lo anterior, con la finalidad de evaluar la relación entre las variables y con ello tomar en cuenta un cambio en las políticas comerciales y lograr mayor crecimiento. En cuanto a la oferta mexicana, se encontraron, dentro de las frutas más favorecidas: aguacate, lima y limón, sandía, plátano, guayaba, mango, mangostán; de este modo, las exportaciones son determinadas por la producción interna del país, el precio en el mercado internacional y el tipo de cambio.
Artificial Intelligeence in Construction Industry
Authors: Kuttimarks Dr. M. S.
Published: September 2024

Abstract: The construction industry is currently experiencing an increasing skill shortage due to which, many businesses are pressurized. Artificial Intelligence is bringing transformation in construction industry through automation and in finance by implementing business models. Artificial Intelligence is providing novel solutions to the problems faced in construction industry. Artificial Intelligence when implemented in Construction Industry is expected to alter Business Models in logistics, customer relationship management, and support. Artificial Intelligence helps in providing amicable realistic solutions to situations, training, reducing injuries, and costly construction industry. Artificial Intelligence is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. Implementation of artificial intelligence in the construction industry and analysis of existing technologies. Here, the research is done on the applications which are done on Artificial intelligence. The study used fuzzy logic methods and machine learning to mark visual data and analyze it for potential threats and to reduce all possible risks. This technology allows users to explore different construction plans in real time and understand the impact of key building decisions on the various factors especially cost and duration of a project. The study highlights the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning technology in the construction industry. The implementation of the proposed approaches will improve the efficiency of construction, its safety and quality. The results of the study will be useful in the standardization of construction processes and the processing of data on construction projects.
Ahmad Dahlan Thoughts Through Al-Ma'un and Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) in Education: Is It Relevance?
Authors: Agustiar Ahmad Amin , Amalia Nur
Published: September 2024

This research seeks to determine the significance of Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) learning in the Al-Ma'un philosophy, as KH Ahmad Dahlan taught. The method employed is a literature review, with data collected from literature relevant to the theme of KH Ahmad Dahlan and Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) learning. The data is then analyzed thematically and processed using an inductive method. According to the findings, KH Ahmad Dahlan taught Al-Ma'un to his students, which is similar to Higher-Order Thinking Skills or HOTS nowadays.
SISTEM PEMERIKSAAN ALAT PEMADAM KEBAKARAN PERSPEKTIF MILK AL DAULAH: STUDI PADA PEMADAM KEBAKARAN BANDA ACEH
Authors: Nurvira Khairatun Aini , Maulana Muhammad , Umur Azmil
Published: September 2024

The Banda Aceh City Fire and Rescue Service must ensure that fire extinguishers are well maintained and can be used at any time in an emergency. Fire extinguishers are state property that are useful for the community. Therefore, the author aims to conduct research to find out how fire extinguishers are inspected at the Banda Aceh City Fire and Rescue Service, as well as what Milk al Daulah's perspective is regarding checking fire extinguishers at the Banda Aceh City Fire and Rescue Service. This research uses a sociological juridical method with a qualitative research type, and data was obtained using interview techniques and documentation. Based on the research results, it was found that, first, inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers at the Banda Aceh City Fire and Rescue Service was carried out by checking and warming up the engine, checking lubricants and fuel, checking the condition of tires, checking the braking system, checking equipment completeness. fire extinguisher, electrical system inspection, exterior maintenance, water tank drain, and vehicle roadworthiness test. Maintenance is carried out regularly at certain time intervals. Usually every 3 months, 6 months or 1 year. Depends on manufacturer's instructions, vehicle model and components used. Second, the Banda Aceh City Fire and Rescue Service is responsible for inspecting fire extinguishers. So that these tools function and are used properly when a fire disaster occurs. Maintaining fire extinguishers provides benefits to the community. The Banda Aceh city fire and rescue service as the regional government has done its job well in carrying out inspections of fire extinguishers, therefore this is in accordance with the concept of milk al-daulah
Azerbaıjan’s Relations wıth Central Asian Turkic States and Energy Diplomacy
Authors: Özsoy Bahar
Published: September 2024

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Turkic states in the Caucasus and Central Asia encountered significant political, economic, and social crises, which profoundly shaped their foreign policies. By 1993, Azerbaijan, having achieved political stability, began capitalizing on its energy resources to engage in global projects and incorporated Russia into its strategy. Through effective use of both hard and soft power in its energy diplomacy, Azerbaijan strengthened its ties with Western countries. This strategy not only cemented Azerbaijan's independence on a solid political and economic basis but also established its energy export model as a crucial component in the integration of Turkic states. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine War has revived opportunities for enhanced cooperation among these nations. This study investigates the evolution of Azerbaijan's energy diplomacy with Turkic states since independence and posits that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will further promote energy cooperation. Initially, the study outlines the framework of Azerbaijan's energy diplomacy. It then examines the legal foundations of its energy relations with Central Asian Turkic states. Finally, the study explores practical collaborations and potential opportunities in energy diplomacy both before and after the onset of the war.
Türk – Ermeni İlişkilerinin Normalleşmesine Dair Bir Güncel Durum Analizi: Şartlar, Fırsatlar ve Engeller
Authors: Yıldırım Yasin , Gözüm Perihan
Published: September 2024

Yüzyıllar boyunca Osmanlı İmparatorluğu sınırları içerisinde beraberce yaşamış, aralarında derin tarihsel ve kültürel bağların olduğu iki millet, Türkler ve Ermeniler, 1. Dünya Savaşı’nın başlamasını izleyen süreçte birbirlerinden kopmuşlardır. Muhtelif siyasi odakların manipülasyonlarıyla ortaya çıkan sözde Ermeni Soykırımı iddiası ve Dağlık Karabağ sorunu iki ülke arasında aşılmaz engeller oluşturmuştur. Ancak 2020’de Azerbaycan’ın zaferi ile sonuçlanan 2. Dağlık Karabağ Savaşı, Ermenistan’a acı bir şekilde de olsa, gerçek dışı hayallerden ve hukuksuz iddialardan vazgeçmeleri gerektiğini öğretmiştir. Nihayetinde 2021 yılından sonraki süreçte barış yolunda 30 yılı aşkın bir sürede atılamayan somut ve ciddi adımlar atılmaya başlanmıştır. Öyle ki Paşinyan hükûmeti Dağlık Karabağ Bölgesi’nin hukuksal ve tarihsel olarak Azerbaycan toprağı olduğunu kabul etmiş, sözde soykırım travmasından kurtulunması gerektiğini ileri sürmüştür. Bu tür müspet gelişmeler yıllar sonra barışın ve normalleşmenin önünü açmıştır. Bu umutların sürdürülebilir olması için hukuki, diplomatik ve sosyo-ekonomik bir dizi adımların atılması ve özellikle Ermenistan’daki barış karşıtı marjinal gruplara karşı dirayetli olunması elzemdir. Bu şartların sağlanması halinde bir dizi jeopolitik ve jeoekonomik kazanım elde edilebilecektir. İşbu çalışma, konuyla ilgili akademik eserlerin, resmî kaynakların ve güvenilir düşünce kuruluşlarının çalışmalarının nitel analizi ile hazırlanacak, iki ülke ilişkilerinin normalleşmesinin beraberinde getireceği fırsatları, sürecin önündeki engelleri ve sürecin başarıya ulaşması için gerekli şartların ne olduğunu ele alacaktır.
Neorealist Teori Açısından ABD ve Avrupalı Ülkelerinin Türkiye-Ermenistan Sınırına Bakışının Dönüşümünü Yorumlamak
Authors: Wakizaka Keisuke
Published: September 2024

1991 yılında Gürcistan, Ermenistan ve Azerbaycan bağımsızlığa kavuştuktan sonra Güney Kafkasya’da gündeme gelen önemli sorunlardan biri Türkiye-Ermenistan sınırıyla ilgili meseledir. Birçok bölgesel ve küresel güçler konuya ilgilerken mesele genellikle sadece Türkiye-Ermenistan-Azerbaycan ilişkileri bağlamında tartışılmış ve diğer ülkelerin bakışı göz ardı edilmiştir. Bu çalışma Avrupalı ülkelerin Türkiye-Ermenistan sınırına bakışı ve onun değişim sürecini Neorealizm açısından ele almakta ve ağırlıklı olarak ikinci el kaynaklar ve internet haber ajanslarına dayalı içerik analizinden faydalanmıştır. Özellikle Türkiye-Ermenistan sınırının açılması konusu 2008 yılındaki Gürcistan Krizi’nden sonra Türkiye-Gürcistan-Azerbaycan koridorunun alternatifi olarak Batı ülkeler tarafından önerilmiş ve ona yönelik süreç başlatılmıştır. Fakat Türkiye’deki ve Ermenistan’daki kamuoyu ve Azerbaycan’ın tepkisinden dolayı süreç iptal edilmiş ve 2012’den sonra Batı Gürcistan’a tekrar odaklanmaya başlamıştır. Böylece bu sınır “unutulmuş sınır” hâline gelmiştir. Diğer yandan, Rusya-Batı gerginliği tırmandıkça hem enerji güvenliğini sağlamak için hem de Kafkasya üzerindeki Rus nüfuzunu azaltmak için Batı ülkeler Türkiye-Ermenistan arasındaki müzakere sürecini aktif şekilde desteklemeye başlamış ve Ermenistan’ın Batıya entegrasyonu için Türkiye-Ermenistan sınırının açılmasını desteklemiştir.
The Karabakh War: Azerbaijan's Geopolitical Superiority Over Armenians
Authors: Kasım Mehmetali , Çiçek Recep
Published: September 2024

Both modern-day Armenia and Azerbaijan were part of the Soviet Union from the 1920s to 1991. During that time, Nagorno-Karabakh, which had a multiethnic population mostly consisting of ethnic Armenians and Azerbaijani Turks, was officially controlled by Azerbaijan. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan and Armenia became independent states. Since then, the struggle between Azerbaijan and Armenia has remained on the status of Karabakh. In the first Karabakh War, Armenia gained the upper hand with the help of Russia over unprepared and isolated Azerbaijan. While Karabakh is legally considered part of Azerbaijan, this region was controlled mainly by Armenian-backed separatist governments. Over the past several decades, Azerbaijan has prepared itself well to regain lost territory by developing its economy, training military personnel, acquiring cutting-edge equipment, and building diplomatic assets. In the recent Karabakh War, Azerbaijan gained geopolitical advantages, outperformed its rival Armenia in almost every arena, and successfully liberated most of its lost territory. The Azerbaijani government has been working on rebuilding and reconstructing liberated territories under the new local administration of Karabakh.
Türk Mutfağının Gelişiminde Coğrafi İşaret Alma Özelliğinde Olan Geleneksel Yemekler: Özbekistan Örneği
Authors: Sormaz Ümit , Akturfan Mustafa
Published: September 2024

Son yıllarda, toplumlar sahip oldukları mutfak kültürünü ve yemekleri korumak ve yaşatmak istemektedirler. Bu amaçla geliştirilen coğrafi işaretleme sistemine birçok ülke başvurarak sahip oldukları yemekleri envanterlerine geçirmek ve bunu özellikle de turizm alanında kullanmak istemektedir. Araştırma, Özbekistan mutfak kültürüne ait yemeklerden coğrafi işaret alabilecek potansiyele sahip olanların belirlenmesini ve turizm profesyonelleri ile yöneticilere coğrafi işaret alabilmeleri için öneriler sunmak amacını taşımaktadır. Araştırmada, görüşme tekniği ile Özbekistan’da faaliyet gösteren otel ve restoran işletmeleri yönetici ve işletmecileri ile görüşülerek veriler toplanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda; işletme yönetici ve işletmecilerinin Özbekistan mutfak kültürüne ait yemeklerden coğrafi işaret alabilecek potansiyele sahip olanları belirlenmiştir. Yemeklerin coğrafi işaret alması, turizm işletmelerinde yer alması turiste tanıtımının sağlanması gibi konularda önerilerde bulunulmuştur. Araştırma, Özbekistan mutfak kültürüne ait yemeklerin coğrafi işaret sistemi maarifeti ile koruma altına alınmasını, turizm açısından tüm dünyaya tanıtılmasını, envanter altına alındığı için orijinal tariflerin gelecek nesillere de bozulmadan aktarılmasını sağlaması açısından önemlidir.
Pemanfaatan Limbah Karbon-Aktif Melalui Reaktivitasi Termal Sebagai Adsorben Ion Kadmiun pada Lindi TPA
Authors: Sardi Bambang , Afrilya Anggie Putry , Andriani Sitti Maghfirah , Novika Try , Azzahra Fadlia , Hidayat Wahyu
Published: September 2024

The leachate produced at the Kawatuna landfill, managed without proper waste treatment systems, has been found to contain heavy metals like cadmium (Cd), which contaminate groundwater and pose significant health risks. This study investigates the reduction of Cd ions in leachate through adsorption using activated carbon (AC) waste. The AC waste was reactivated via thermal methods, including phosphoric acid immersion, heating, and washing. Morphological analysis was conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and adsorption efficacy was evaluated with atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The findings indicate that AC waste with a pore diameter of 2.95 µm can be effectively reused as an adsorbent through thermal reactivation. Specifically, AC treated with H3PO4 immersion and heating exhibited a pore diameter of 3.24 µm, while heating and washing resulted in a pore diameter of 2.29 µm. The Cd concentration in leachate treated with AC immersed in H3PO4 followed by heating showed a modest reduction, whereas the heating and washing treatment led to a significant decrease in Cd levels, achieving an adsorption capacity of 3.92 mg/L within 50 min. This method presents a viable alternative for managing landfill leachate at the Kawatuna site.
Spesiasi dan Bioavailabilitas Merkuri dalam Sedimen Teluk Palu Pasca Gempa dan Tsunami dengan Metode Diffusive Gradient in Thin Film (DGT)
Authors: Sosidi Husain , Khairuddin  , Dwiyana Putri , Ruslan Ruslan
Published: September 2024

Speciation and bioavailability of mercury in the sediments of Palu Bay after the earthquake and tsunami were conducted using fractionation and Diffusion Gradient in Thin Films (DGT). This method has been conducted using sediment samples from the estuary of the Pondo River, Palu. Heavy metal speciation of mercury ions was conducted by looking at the distribution of mercury ions in various species by sequential extraction and heavy metal bioavailability of mercury ions. This method was conducted by looking at the migration of mercury ions from sediments into the seawaters using a Diffusive Gradient in Thin Films (DGT). The speciation of mercury ions concentration with sequential extraction as EFLE (easily, freely, leachable, exchangeable) fraction is about < 0.0005 ppm, the oxidizable fraction is about < 0.0005 ppm and the resistant fraction is between < 0.0005 ppm to 0.0063 ppm. The results of DGT experiments to study the migration of mercury ions from sediments into the seawaters during 3 days of immersion is between 0.01003 ppm and 0.01748 ppm. The availability of mercury ions concentration in the sediments allows for the migration of mercury ions into water.
Activity Uji Aktivitas Antioksidan dan Kandungan Fitokimia Daun Benalu (Loranthus ferrugineus Roxb.) yang Tumbuh pada Ketinggian Tempat dan Inang Berbeda
Authors: Iwit Seswita , Ardi  , Syarif Auzar
Published: September 2024

Restrictions on synthetic antioxidants in several countries have caused the global community to switch to using natural antioxidants. One source of natural antioxidants is mistletoe leaves (Loranthus ferrugineus Roxb.).The presence of mistletoe in a place and host is an important aspect to pay attention to to get the best antioxidants. This research aims to determine the effect of different altitudes and host types on the antioxidant activity and phytochemical content of mistletoe leaves. This research was structured in a split-plot design with 2 factors, namely altitude (lowland and medium land) and host types (avocado, lime, cocoa, and dogfruit). Antioxidant activity test using the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) method and phytochemical screening using reagents. Variables observed included extract yield percentage, antioxidant activity (IC50 value), and phytochemical screening. The results showed that altitude and host type significantly affected the antioxidant activity of mistletoe leaves. Mistletoe leaves in avocado hosts in the lowlands and medium land showed the best antioxidant activity, namely 155,94 µg/mL and 156,25 µg/mL in the weak antioxidant category, and the highest phytochemical content, namely flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, and steroids.
Key Drivers of Village Fund Management Accountability: Insights from Sukoharjo District
Authors: Khoirudin Khoirudin , Noer Sasongko  , Banu Witono
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the impact of the government's internal control system, the village financial system application (Siskeudes), and the competence of village apparatus on the accountability of village fund management in Sukoharjo District. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data were collected from a sample of village apparatus using a simple random sampling technique. Respondents, who are operators of the Siskeudes application, provided insights through a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The findings reveal that both the government's internal control system and the Siskeudes application significantly enhance the accountability of village fund management. However, the competence of the village apparatus does not have a significant effect on accountability. These results suggest that robust internal controls and effective financial systems are critical for ensuring transparency and accountability in village fund management. The study contributes to the ongoing discourse on public fund management by highlighting the importance of technological and systemic factors over individual competencies in achieving accountable governance.
The effect of EEG Neurofeedback training on sport performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Yu Chien-Lin , Cheng Ming-Yang , An Xin , Chueh Ting-Yu , Wu Jia-Hao , Wang Kuo-Pin , Hung Tsung-Min
Published: September 2024

Neurofeedback training (NFT) has emerged as a promising technique for
enhancing sports performance by enabling individuals to self-regulate
their neural activity. However, only 53% of the 13 included studies,
which all published before 2021, in the latest meta-analyses of NFT and
motor performance focused on motor performance outcome. Due to the rapid
development of neurofeedback, 8 high-quality articles published in 2023
alone. Therefore, there is a need for a new meta-analysis to update the
impact of NFT on sports performance. In this systematic review and
meta-analysis, we have not only updated the knowledge of the effect of
EEG neurofeedback in motor performance, but have also incorporated a
standardized methodology, called CRED-nf checklist (Consensus on the
reporting and experimental design of clinical and cognitive-behavioural
neurofeedback studies), for methodological evaluation of previous EEG
neurofeedback studies. The study protocol was pre-registered, and the
meta-analysis revealed a moderate positive effect of NFT on sports
performance, with a standardized mean difference (SMD) of 0.71 (95% CI:
0.51-0.91, p < 0.001). Importantly, subgroup analyses showed
that studies with higher methodological quality, as assessed by the
checklist, had significantly larger effect sizes (SMD = 0.98) compared
to lower-quality studies (SMD = 0.41). This finding highlights the
importance of addressing key methodological gaps, such as reporting on
participant strategies, data processing methods, and the relationship
between regulation success and behavioral outcomes.
In silico toxicity evaluation of plant-based biofungicides and their docking properties with cutinase protein of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, the pathogen of mango anthracnose
Authors: Benatar Gilang Vaza , Nurhayati Yeyet , Ridwan Nur Fathurahman
Published: September 2024

The growing demand for sustainable mango production has driven the
search for eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic chemicals, leading to
the exploration of plant-based biofungicides. This study aims to
identify and evaluate these biofungicides, focusing on their in silico
toxicity and docking properties against the cutinase protein of
Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, the pathogen responsible for
mango anthracnose. Using computational methods, the potential toxicity
of 14 phytochemical compounds was assessed to ensure their safety for
non-target organisms and the environment. Molecular docking simulations
were conducted to examine the interaction between the compounds and the
cutinase enzyme, a critical factor in the pathogenicity of C.
gloeosporioides. The toxicity evaluations revealed limonene and
β-linalool as safe candidates, while compounds like n-hexadecanoic acid
and dodecanoic acid exhibited significant toxicity risks, necessitating
further modifications. The results highlight the potential of certain
phytochemicals, particularly limonene and β-linalool, as biofungicides,
while also identifying areas for improvement in terms of toxicity and
environmental impact. Future research should focus on optimizing these
compounds to enhance their efficacy and safety for sustainable mango
production.
A case study on the disruptive effects of drought in natural plant epidemics
Authors: Duggal Keenan , Jiranek Juliana , Machado Maddie , Smith Peyton , Miller Ian , Metcalf Jessica
Published: September 2024

The scale of influence of hydrological and thermal conditions on plant
disease remains uncertain for most natural plant pathosystems,
restricting our ability to predict the potential impacts of climate
change. Analysis of the spatiotemporal spread of a fungal rust pathogen
across four naturally occurring flax populations over the course of five
growing seasons reveals both expected relationships with snow cover,
relative humidity and temperature, and a novel footprint of severe
drought. This indicates that climate change may have substantial
drought-mediated impacts on the spread of plant disease, and points to a
need for further research integrating population-level epidemiological
studies with mechanistic environmental studies to explore the effects of
drought on natural plant epidemics.
Immunity testing and COVID-19 related symptoms (like HIV):immune decline, tumors, myocarditis, neurological problems
Authors: jia zhang
Published: September 2024

According to the existing facts, COVID-19 is prone to infection for a
long time, and attacks the immune system, and the immunity of the
population continues to decline. Decreased immunity has a limit (immune
deficiency), which can cause opportunistic infections, tumors and other
problems. In addition, myocarditis and neurological problems should not
be ignored. In this paper, we guess that the virus invasion of cells is
the result of the interaction of proteins on the membrane. Epidemiology
predicts that the symptoms related to COVID-19 are follow by a biased
normal distribution, which is at the bottom, and further outbreaks will
occur in the future. We also mentioned measures that should be taken now
(Promote detection of immunity, such as CD4 cell counts).
A Novel Fatigue Damage Accumulation Rule for Superalloy
Authors: Gao Zhiyuan , Jiang Xiaomo , Cui Mingqing
Published: September 2024

The fatigue damage accumulation behavior of GH4169 superalloy was
studied through two-level loading fatigue tests based on an
electromagnetic resonance testing machine. A total of 178 experimental
data points and 13 S-N curves were obtained. By comparing and
analyzing experimental data, the influence of stress and fatigue damage
in the first-level loading on the residual fatigue life of the material
was studied. The effect of first-level fatigue damage on the residual
fatigue life of different second-level stresses was explained. A new
fatigue damage accumulation rule was proposed and validated using
several nonlinear fatigue cumulative damage models. The results indicate
that this rule can serve as a criterion for evaluating the accuracy of
fatigue cumulative damage models.
Plant invasion destabilizes communities through asymmetric competition
Authors: Chu Chengjin , Wu Tingting , Li Yuanzhi , Cadotte Marc , Tsang Toby Pak Nok , Wang Zi
Published: September 2024

Plant invasion is a significant driver of species loss in ecological
communities. However, projecting its impact on the coexistence potential
of multi-species communities and their persistence under random
environmental perturbations remains challenging. Here, we conducted
pairwise experiments with five native and five non-native species using
the Ricker model to estimate interaction coefficients and assessed the
impact of non-native species on community persistence through
feasibility domains (i.e., the probability that all species can coexist
simultaneously), and species exclusion probabilities. At the community
level, we found that community persistence generally declined after
non-native species invasion, with the feasibility domain becoming more
asymmetric as more native species were replaced by non-native ones. At
the species level, non-native species are likely to be excluded first
under strong perturbations. Our findings highlight the importance of
clarifying species interactions in shaping community persistence, and
tailoring invasion management strategies to local environments to
optimize resource allocation.
Corporate Tax Disclosure
Authors: Hoopes Jeffrey L. , Robinson Leslie , Slemrod Joel
Published: September 2024

Policies that require, or recommend, disclosure of corporate tax information are becoming more common throughout the world, as are examples of tax-related information increasingly influencing public policy and perceptions. In addition, companies are increasing the voluntary provision of tax-related information. We describe those trends and place them within a taxonomy of public and private tax disclosure. We then review the academic literature on corporate tax disclosures and discuss what is known about their effects. One key takeaway is the paucity of evidence that many tax disclosures mandated with the aim of increasing tax revenue have produced additional revenue. We highlight many crucial unanswered questions, answers to which would inform future tax legislation and financial accounting rule making.
Analisis Kebutuhan Air untuk Penanakan Nasi dengan Berbagai Jenis Beras
Authors: Faizah Intan Nurul , Tamrin Tamrin , Rahmawati Winda , Suharyatun Siti
Published: September 2024

One of the factors affecting rice fluffy level is water and rice ratio in the process of cooking.  This study aims to determine the effect of the ratio of rice and water to the nature of the tender of rice with scoring test conducted by several panelists and analyze the right water needs in the process of rice cooking.  The research was conducted in February 2018, at the Laboratorium Rekayasa Bioproses dan Pascapanen, Jurusan Teknik Pertanian.  This research used three types of rice, Rojolele, Cimelati, and IR 64 with the treatment of rice and water ratio: 5: 8,5: 9. 5:10, 5:11. Research stages include analysis of amylose content, duration of cooking, rehydration power, texture, and scoring test of level tender and level of fondness to the tender.  The results showed that, the higher the water and rice ratio, the longer cooking time, the rehydration power increased, the texture was more tender.  In the same water and rice ratio, Cimelati rice has the highest residence value than Rojolele and IR 64, while Rojolele rice has the lowest residence value compared to Cimelati and IR 64. The highest preference value of Rojolele rice rice is shown in the ratio of rice and water 5:11, while on rice Cimelati and IR 64 is 5:10. Keywords:  Amylose, Rehydration Power, Fluffier, Ratio of Rice and Water, Rice.
ANALISIS DETERMINAN KEMISKINAN MULTIDIMENSI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Kause Jeremia , Fithriyah Fithriyah
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis determinan dari kemiskinan multidimensi yang ada di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan regresi logistic dan menggunakan data cross section yang bersumber dari IFLS (Indonesian Family Life Survey) gelombang 5 pada tahun 2014. Hasil dari perhitungan kemiskinan multidimensi menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 37% rumah tangga di Indonesia termasuk dalam kategori miskin secara multidimensi. Hasil regresi logit menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial hanya variabel tingkat pendidikan kepala rumah tangga, status pernikahan kepala rumah tangga, dan lokasi rumah tangga yang berpengaruh secara signifikan. Untuk variabel jenis kelamin kepala rumah tangga memiliki pengaruh yang tidak signifikan. Secara bersama-sama atau simultan faktor yang mempengaruhi kemiskinan multidimensi adalah tingkat pendidikan kepala rumah tangga, status pernikahan dari kepala rumah tangga, lokasi rumah tangga, dan jenis kelamin kepala rumah tangga.
Linguistics for Translators
Authors: Almanna Ali , House Juliane
Published: September 2024

What makes a translator truly exceptional? Is it their grasp of both source and target languages, or perhaps their sensitivity to cultural nuances? Linguistics for Translators by Ali Almanna and Juliane House delves into these questions with the ambition to bridge the gap between linguistic theory and translation practice. This ambitious textbook does not just present linguistic concepts but intricately weaves them into the fabric of translation studies, making it an indispensable resource “for a diverse audience, including students of translation and linguistics, practising translators, and readers from neighbouring disciplines who are interested in the subject” (Alamnaa and House, 2024, p.4). Almanna and House (2024) begin with a captivating premise: understanding the intricate mechanisms of language is fundamental for any translator. They set the stage by discussing why linguistic knowledge is crucial, not just as an academic exercise, but as a practical toolkit for enhancing translation quality. “Our aim with Linguistics for Translators is to emphasize that the linguistic dimension of translation cannot be overlooked,” Almanna and House (p.1) assert, highlighting the book’s relevance from the outset. This approach aligns with the views of Hatim and Munday (2004), who also emphasize the significance of linguistic competence in translation. The book’s twelve chapters cover a broad spectrum of linguistic areas, each crucial for the aspiring translator. Each chapter is meticulously designed to build on the previous one, from the basics of phonetics and phonology to the complexities of cognitive linguistics. The authors provide an engaging overview of linguistics, linking it directly to translation through practical exercises and discussion points. They introduce linguistic universals and translation universals, sparking curiosity about their application in real-world translation. This discussion echoes the foundational work of Catford (1965), who first articulated the need for linguistic theory in translation.
Adhesión de las audiencias a los nuevos malos de las series
Authors: Tartacovsky Patricia
Published: September 2024

Se parte de la importancia de los personajes en la construcción de la narrativa audiovisual seriada y la adhesión del público a través de la identificación y la conexión empática con los mismos, diferenciando sus aspectos cognitivos y emocionales. Seguidamente se expone el concepto de los nuevos malos de las series, como personajes complejos multideterminados, antihéroes humanizados, en contraposición con los estereotipados viejos malos de las películas. Se analiza el conflicto de las audiencias por mantener su adhesión a estos personajes, a medida que crecen sus miserias y presentan conductas contrarias a los estándares morales del espectador. Se propone la teoría sociocognitiva de la Desconexión Moral Selectiva como hipótesis explicativa de los procesos psicológicos operantes en la resolución la disonancia cognitiva operada en el espectador. Se mencionan y explican los ocho mecanismos válidos para justificar las conductas dañosas y se aplican, a modo de ejemplo, principalmente, a una escena paradigmática de la serie Breaking Bad.
Facebook en la historia del Barrio de Monserrate de Lima
Authors: Serrano Mestanza Milagros Del Rosario
Published: September 2024

Esta investigación busca determinar cómo las tradiciones y costumbres generadas en la historia y la cultura de un barrio, se han extrapolado a la red social Facebook; como elemento socializador, manteniendo en la memoria activa; costumbres, lugares y personajes más allá de la distancia, el tiempo y lo espacios.
Para este estudio, aplicamos la metodología con un enfoque mixto, en una revisión explorativa-descriptiva de dos instrumentos. El primero, los grupos virtuales de Facebook Barrio de Monserrate y Cuartel primero Monserrate, analizando la información publicada de enero a junio 2023.
El segundo instrumento, fueron entrevistas a profundidad realizadas con un experto en redes sociales, una experta en revalorización de costumbres e historia de los pueblos y los administradores de los grupos analizados.
El análisis y discusión de los contenidos e interacción de los grupos en Facebook contextualizan el rol que cumple esta red social, en la construcción de estas comunidades y el impacto que representa en la memoria individual y colectiva de sus integrantes, fortaleciendo la identidad barrial, validando a Baltar-Moreno (2022) y el principio de que existe memoria colectiva mientras el grupo social que la mantiene, siga existiendo en el tiempo y en el espacio, para no desaparecer.