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Cultural Insights into Pakistan: Development and Validation of Perceived Cultural Logic Scale
Authors: Iram Hina , Hassan Bushra , Iqbal Nazia
Published: November 2023

Dignity, honor, and face culture is a new and different normative script for behavior in social interaction and negotiations. The main objective of the study was to develop and validate a theoretical model to measure the cultural logic of dignity, honor, and face culture. The study was configured in three phases using samples from different Universities in Pakistan with an age range of 18-25. In phase A, items were developed using a literature review and Thematic Analysis of data obtained through focused group discussions and interviews. Phase B was comprised of scale development in which the factor structure of the scale was confirmed using Principal Axis Factoring on the sample of N=348 emerging adults. In phase C, the measure was further subjected to confirmatory factor analysis, reliability, and validity procedures (N= 422). It was established through CFA that the measure had construct validity. Coefficient alpha ranged from .93 to .95. Validity of the measure was established through Average Variance Extracted (AVE= .64-.73), Maximum Variance Extracted (MSV= .02-.10) Fornell - Lacker Criterion and Hetro-trait Mono-trait criteria. Overall results indicated that the Perceived Cultural Logic Scale is a self-report, psychometrically sound, and comprehensive measure comprised of 23 items that can be used to evaluate the perception of cultural logic among emerging adults.
Analisis Perencanaan Kebutuhan Sarana Dan Prasarana Pada Suku Dinas Kesehatan Jakarta Pusat
Authors: Nuraini Apriliana Putri  , Christian Wiradendi Wolor  , Marsofyati Marsofyati
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine how the process of planning facilities and infrastructure in the Suku Dinas Kesehatan Central Jakarta. This research uses qualitative research methods, namely by analyzing the problems and data found. Qualitative research is based on primary and secondary data. Primary data in this study was obtained by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation, while secondary data was obtained through journals, articles, and previous research related to the research topic. This research design is based on a qualitative approach and takes several samples. Respondents of this study are employees involved in facilities and infrastructure at the research site. Planning of facilities and infrastructure is carried out so that all office facilities and infrastructure can run well, so that employees in the office can utilize them optimally, can also support employee performance and smooth work so that maximum final results can be obtained. The purpose of this study was to determine how the planning of facilities and infrastructure in the Suku Dinas Kesehatan Central Jakarta.
An EM-Algorithm for Estimating the Lifetime Distribution with Long Terms Survival Data
Authors: Patrice Takam Soh  , Florant Ulrich Simo  , Ibrahim Moukouop  , Eugene Kouassi
Published: November 2023

We are interested here in the estimation of the lifetime distribution by using the right censored observations taking into account the probability p that a censored item might contract the interest event after the right censoring. This type of censorship is known in the literature as long-term survival item. We assume that the lifetime follows a log-normal distribution with parameters μ and σ . An EM-algorithm is developed so as to estimate the 2 parameters μ, σ and p. Simulations indicate good accurate and robustness results. The EM- algorithm is then applied to the Cameroonian custom services data set in order to estimate the distribution of the return delays of the Global Position System (GPS). The EM-algorithm leads to accurate results of the parameters involved with smaller mean squared error.
Partial Randomized Response Model for Estimating a Rare Sensitive Attribute in Probability Proportional to Size Measures Using Poisson Distribution
Authors: Preeti Patidar  , Housila P Singh
Published: November 2023

In this paper motivated by Lee et al (2013) and Singh et al (2017,2020), we have suggested the estimation procedures of mean number of persons possessing sensitive attribute using Narjis and Shabbir (2020) randomized response model for the population which comprises of some clusters and the population is stratified with some clusters in each stratum. The estimator for the mean number of persons possessing sensitive attribute under a Poisson distribution, its variance, and the estimator of the variance are proposed under two-stage and stratified two-stage sampling schemeswhen the parameter of the rare sensitive attribute is pretended to be known and unknown. We employ the sampling scheme with probability proportional to size to select the first-stage units and simple random sampling with replacement to select the second-stage units.Theperformance of the suggested estimation procedures are demonstrated through numerical illustration over Singh and Suman (2019) estimators.
Black soldier fly larvae meal supplementation in a low protein diet reduced performance, but improved nitrogen efficiency and intestinal morphology of duck
Authors: Aldis Rinanti  Eka , Muhlisin Muhlisin , Zuprizal Zuprizal , Sasongko Heru , Hanim Chusnul , Anas Muhsin Al
Published: November 2023

Objective: Reduced crude protein (CP) diets offer potential benefits such as optimized feed efficiency, reduced expenses, and lower environmental impact. The objective of this study was to evaluate black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) meal on a low-protein diet for duck performance, blood biochemical, intestinal morphology, gastrointestinal development, and litter.Methods: The experiment was conducted for 42 days. A total of 210-day-old male hybrid ducklings (5 replicate pens, 7 ducks per pen) were randomly assigned to 6 dietary treatments (3×2 factorial arrangements) in randomized design. The factors were CP level (18%, 16%, 14%) and protein source feed soybean meals (SBM), black soldier fly larvae meals (BSFLM).Results: Reduced dietary CP levels significantly decreased growth performance, feed intake, the percentage of nitrogen, pH (p<0.05), and tended to suppress ammonia in litter (p = 0.088); increased lipid concentration; and enhanced relative weight of gastrointestinal tracts (p<0.05). In addition, dietary BSFL as a source of protein feed significantly increased lipid concentration and impacted lowering villus height and crypt depth on jejunum (p<0.05).Conclusion: In conclusion, the use of BSFLM in a low-protein diet was found to have a detrimental effect on growth performance. However, the reduction of 2% CP levels in SBM did not have a significant impact on growth performance but decreased nitrogen and ammonia concentrations.
Amino acid supplementation during the adaptation period did not affect the standardized ileal digestibility of amino acids in corn and soybean meal fed to pigs
Authors: Choi Hyunjun , You Sun Jong , Kim Beob Gyun
Published: November 2023

Objective: The objective was to determine the influence of amino acid (AA) supplementation during the adaptation period on the ileal digestibility of crude protein and AA in corn and soybean meal (SBM) fed to pigs.Methods: Six barrows with an initial body weight of 30.9±2.6 kg fitted with a T-cannula at the distal ileum were assigned to a 6×6 Latin square design with 6 dietary treatments and 6 periods. Two experimental diets contained corn or SBM as the sole AA source and an N-free diet was additionally prepared. For AA supplementation groups, an AA mixture consisted of Gly, Lys, Met, Thr, Trp, Ile, Val, His, and Phe was added to the corn diet and the N-free diet at the expense of cornstarch, and an AA mixture of Lys, Met, and Thr was added to the SBM diet. All diets contained 0.5% of chromic oxide. The 6 experimental diets were fed to the pigs for four and half days, and the 3 diets containing an AA mixture were switched to the respective diets without AA mixture during the following two and half days. Ileal digesta were collected on days 6 and 7.Results: The addition of an AA mixture during the adaptation period increased apparent ileal digestibility of Arg and Trp in corn (p<0.05) but did not affect that in SBM. The addition of an AA mixture during the adaptation period increased apparent ileal digestibility of Pro and Gly regardless of feed ingredient (p<0.05) but did not affect that of other AA. All AA except Pro in corn and SBM were unaffected by the addition of the AA mixture during the adaptation period.Conclusion: The addition of amino acids to a low-protein diet during the adaptation period does not affect the standardized ileal digestibility of indispensable amino acids in pigs.
Dampak Pandemi Covid-19 Terhadap Masyarakat di Kampung Tarekat Naqsabandiyah Babussalam Besilam
Authors: Taufiqurrahman Taufiqurrahman , Hartanto Deni , Fadli Muhammad
Published: November 2023

Kampung Tarekat Naqsabandiyah Babussalam in Langkat was founded by Syekh Abdul Wahab Rokan upon the initiative of Sultan Musa. This village, built and developed with a spirit of mutual cooperation, is exceptional as it was established as a center for teaching and spreading the Naqsabandiyah Sufi Order, which played a vital role in disseminating this spiritual path. The purpose of this writing is to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the behavior of the community around Kampung Tarekat Naqsabandiyah Babussalam in Besilam. The research method employs both primary and secondary data obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics (Badan Pusat Statistik) of Langkat Regency. The findings of this research indicate that a majority of the community experienced changes in both the economic and behavioral sectors. Economically, the income of the community decreased due to the decline in businesses around the religious tourism area. Regarding behavior, the community adhered to government advisories such as working from home (WFH), maintaining distance, wearing double-layered masks, and consistently using hand sanitizer when traveling.
A Study on the Characteristics about Shaft Deflection According to the Change in Manufacturing Sequences
Authors: Park Jun-Seok , Park Joo-Shin , Seo Jung-Kwan
Published: November 2023

Recently, the amount of orders for large container ships based on eco-friendly fuel is increasing. Container ships have very different characteristics of cargo as comparing other type cargo carriers, having a unique arrangement of structural members. In this reason, the classification societies propose major governing conditions that affect independent shaft alignment calculations based on detailed analysis. In this study, the change in displacement around the shaft system, which occurs in the manufacturing process, was investigated using structural analysis modeling. The manufacturing process is divided into PE (Pre-erection), welding according to the erection sequences, lifting the block, setting on the dock, and finally reviewing the launching conditions. The results of this study, the displacement of the shaft system during the manufacturing stages were confirmed. The change in the number of block supports had the greatest effect on the change in deflection rather than the effect of welding heat, and the final results were similar to those of the PE condition. The shaft centering analysis can be predicted correct value in advance if the characteristics of deflection change according to the process are known, and accurate prediction can be made in a short time by using the proposed procedure.
Prediction Model for Tensile Shear Strength of Gas Metal Arc Weld using a Laser Vision Sensor
Authors: Lee Changhoon , Kim Dong-Yoon , Cheon Jason , Yu Jiyoung
Published: November 2023

This study proposes a method to predict tensile shear strength of the overlap welded joint of aluminum alloy (Al5083-O, Al6061-T5) plates applied to the cowl-cross part of a vehicle. The profile of a weld bead was measured using a laser vision sensor, and a technology that can predict tensile shear strength of a welded joint was developed and evaluated. Welded joints were fabricated by using AC pulse GMAW to overlap the configuration of the aluminum alloy plates. The data required for training the prediction model were obtained by measuring the profiles of the welded joints using a laser vision sensor and conducting a tensile test. A CNN-based regression model was thus developed to predict tensile shear strength of welded joints. The model uses a weld?bead profile and material information as input and estimates tensile shear strength of a welded joint as output. The average prediction error of the proposed model was calculated to be approximately 3%.
Hot Cracking Characteristics During Single-Mode Fiber and Green Laser Welding Processes in Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Manufacturing
Authors: Park Jae-Hyeon , Kim Myung-Jin , Kang Heeshin , Park Wonah , Chun Eun-Joon
Published: November 2023

Solidification cracking during lithium-ion battery packaging was metallurgically investigated, specifically for Cu-steel dissimilar materials. To this end, single-mode fiber and green lasers were employed under heat input conditions ranging from 1.3 to 8.0 J/mm. For both laser welds, solidification cracking was concentrated in the steel region of the fusion zone, particularly in the locally Cu-depleted region, regardless of the welding condition. Modified self-restraint tests were performed for overlapping dissimilar material combinations to elucidate the mechanism of solidification cracking. Analysis of the solidification cracking surface revealed that approximately 15?30 mass% Cu existed on the surface. Cu was highly enriched with a droplet shape, formed during solidification within the miscibility gap. By calculating the non-equilibrium weld mushy zone range based on the diffusion-controlled Scheil’s model, the solidification cracking in the Cu-depleted region was estimated at 453 K. It was strongly affected by the severe segregation of Cu (95.7 mass%) in the residual liquid at the terminal stage of the solidification path. Therefore, from a welding metallurgical perspective, homogeneous Cu distribution and minimization of Cu segregation within the fusion zone are essential for suppressing or minimizing the solidification cracking susceptibility of Cu?steel dissimilar laser welding.
Bonding Property of Flip-Chip Chip-Scale Package with Vacuum Reflow and Thermal Compression Bonding Processes
Authors: Hyun So-Hee , Lee Hye Min , Kim Mi-Song , Hong Won Sik
Published: November 2023

The package-on-package technology has been developed to facilitate high-density integration of semiconductor packaging. As the solder bump pitch is decreased, the void content in solder bump joints increases, thereby decreasing its reliability. Consequently, vacuum reflow (VR) is used to increase void fluidity and decrease void content in micro bump joints. Generally, silicon chips in application processor modules are bonded using thermal compression (TC) bonding, followed by the attachment of passive components through hot air reflow soldering. However, the simultaneous bonding of Si chips and passive components using VR can improve productivity.In this study, we performed TC and VR bonding without additional solder pastes, between an Si chip with a Cu pillar/Sn-2.5Ag bump and a bismaleimide triazine substrate plated with electroless-nickel electroless-palladium immersion-gold. It was observed that the void content at the Si chip solder joints yielded by VR (10.8%) was similar to that yielded by TC (11.2%). Furthermore, the Si chip solder joint of the VR sample was thicker than that of the TC sample. This process also resulted in the formation of the intermetallic compounds Cu6Sn5, (Cu,Ni)6Sn5, Ag3Sn, and Ni3P, at the Si chip solder joints. The results of this study suggest that co-bonding of active and passive components is possible through VR soldering for semiconductor packaging.
Analysis of Income and Business Feasibility at Umbu Bahi's Broiler Chicken Farm in Kambajawa Village
Authors: Leki Nanchy Rambu , Sudarma I Made Adi
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the income of broiler breeders with an independent system in the Kambajawa village. The data collection method is through a case study on one of the broiler breeders, Mr. Umbu Bahi. This research activity uses the interview method and direct data collection in the field at Mulan from October 2022 to March 2023. The research variables analyzed include: total costs, total revenue, total income, R/C ratio, and B/C ratio. Data analysis used descriptive analysis for 1 year when the livestock business was run. The results showed that the average total income of Mr. Umbu Bahi's broiler breeders was IDR 99,780,000 / year with an average monthly income of IDR 8,315,000 / month, the R/C ratio was 1.48 and the value B /C ratio of 0.48.
Schrodinger-Poisson systems with singular potential and critical exponent
Authors: Liu Senli , Chen Haibo , Feng Zhaosheng
Published: November 2023

In this article we study the Schrodinger-Poisson system $$\displaylines{ -\Delta u +V(|x|)u+\lambda\phi u = f(u), \quad x\in\mathbb{R}^3, \cr -\Delta \phi =u^2, \quad x\in\mathbb{R}^3, }$$ where V is a singular potential with the parameter \(\alpha\) and the nonlinearity f satisfies critical growth. By applying a generalized version of Lions-type theorem and the Nehari manifold theory, we establish the existence of the nonnegative ground state solution when \(\lambda=0\). By the perturbation method, we obtain a nontrivial solution to above system when \(\lambda\neq 0\).

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Model Quality and Performance Guidelines for Off-Grid Refrigerating Appliances
Authors:   United Nations Environment Programme, Karali Nihan , Peng Peng , Baik Sun Hee , Shah Nihar , Holuj Brian , Duran Marco
Published: November 2023

These “Model Quality and Performance Guidelines for Off-Grid Refrigerating Appliances” (Guidelines) complement United for Efficiency’s (U4E) “Model Regulation Guidelines for Refrigerating Appliances,” which apply to grid-connected products, and other supporting resources1. This voluntary guidance is intended to inform market transformation efforts in developing and emerging economies that support the adoption of new off-grid refrigerating appliances with recommended parameters for quality assurance, energy efficiency, and use of refrigerants and foam-blowing agents with a lower global warming potential (GWP) than typical legacy refrigerants. The Guidelines apply to refrigerating appliances (refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers) intended for use on, and/or compatible with, off-grid electricity systems, including low-voltage direct current (DC) systems, solar home systems, and DC or alternating current (AC) mini-grids, offered for sale or installed in residential or light commercial applications
Penerapan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Pembelian dan Hutang Usaha Untuk Memaksimalkan Cash Management
Authors: Muslim Ahmad Bukhori , Wibowo Edi Tri , Riyanto Kuwat , Wulandari Dian Sulistyorini
Published: November 2023

Salah satu alat untuk meningkatkan kualitas pengambilan keputusan bagi pembelian kredit melalui penerapan sistem informasi akuntansi hutang dagang. Melalui kegiatan penerapan sistem informasi akuntansi khususnya pembelian dan hutang dagang diharapkan setiap aktivitas kegiatan perusahaan dapat teratur dan terkendali dengan baik. Target khusus yang ingin dicapai melalui pendampingan adalah penyusunan dan implementasi penerapan sistem informasi akuntansi pembelian dan hutang dagang untuk meningkatkan kualitas pengambilan keputusan. Metode yang dipakai dengan memberikan penyuluhan dan pelatihan penyusunan sistem pembelian dan hutang dagang, pengawasan, mengurangi penyimpangan-penyimpangan yang terjadi, pengendalian pengeluaran dana perusahaan dan menjaga kelancaran operasional perusahaan. Untuk meningkatkan kinerja perusahaan maka kami selaku dosen di Jurusan Akuntansi Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Pelita Bangsa akan mengajukan ke manajemen PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor untuk memberikan penyuluhan dan lokakarya di unit usaha perusahaan dengan judul “Penerapan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Pembelian dan hutang dagang Untuk Memaksimalkan Cash Management”.
Pengaruh Pengetahuan Pajak, Kualitas Layanan Pajak, dan Sanksi Pajak Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak
Authors: Rahmawati Rahmawati , Kamil Islamiah
Published: November 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh pengetahuan perpajakan, kualitas pelayanan perpajakan, dan sanksi perpajakan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak. Sampel penelitian ini adalah wajib pajak orang pribadi KPP Pratama Cibitung. Sampel ditentukan dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Data ini menggunakan data primer yang dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner. Sebanyak 109 kuesioner yang diterbitkan kepada Wajib Pajak terdaftar, meliputi 9 kuesioner yang tidak dapat diproses, dan 100 kuesioner yang dapat diproses.Penelitian ini melakukan analisis regresi linier berganda melalui program SPSS. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan perpajakan, kualitas pelayanan perpajakan, dan sanksi perpajakan berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak, dan seluruh variabel independen dalam penelitian ini mempengaruhi kepatuhan wajib pajak secara simultan.
GPS: Good Measures
Authors: Siebert Daniel K. , McLeod Monica G.
Published: November 2023

Growing Problem Solvers provides four original, related, classroom-ready mathematical tasks, one for each grade band. Together, these tasks illustrate the trajectory of learners’ growth as problem solvers across their years of school mathematics.
Política del piso de protección social
Authors:   Universidad del Cauca, Castro Delgado Efraín
Published: November 2023

Este trabajo tiene como propósito analizar la política pública que determina el piso de protección social en Colombia, tomando como precedente el establecimiento de los derechos humanos, destacando entre éstos, la vida y la dignidad humana, a partir de la renovación y el fortalecimiento del pacto social en los términos de la teoría contractualista de Rousseau. El estudio se realiza bajo el enfoque cualitativo, de tipo descriptivo normativo, y se utiliza la técnica de investigación legislativa. La argumentación precisa la necesidad de esta medida política considerando que, en la sociedad del siglo XXI hay una población significativa de trabajadores por cuenta propia que devengan un ingreso mensual por debajo del salario mínimo mensual legal vigente; condición que los excluye del Sistema de Seguridad Social Integral, constituyéndose en una amenaza real para alcanzar la equidad social y la convivencia pacífica. En materia de solidaridad internacional, la política que crea el piso de protección social permite mejorar la vida de la persona individual y colectivamente considerada, al garantizar en el trabajador condiciones básicas en seguridad social para materializar la dignidad humana.
O que podemos afirmar sobre o quadrilátero formado pelos pontos médios dos lados de um quadrilátero qualquer? Em destaque, a relação entre as áreas
Authors: Trevisan Eberson Paulo
Published: November 2023

Neste artigo, apresentamos algumas particularidades destacadas em um trabalho realizado com licenciandos e professores em formação continuada de matemática, em que buscamos explorar uma propriedade geométrica envolvendo o quadrilátero obtido com pontos médios sobre os lados de um quadrilátero qualquer. Procuramos mostrar que a forma como a proposição é apresentada aos alunos pode conduzir as investigações mais significativas, visando explorar mais do que a propriedade em si solicitada explicitamente. Para tal, faz-se necessário o reconhecimento explícito da importância da visualização de figuras geométricas para o ensino de geometria, especialmente, amparado por um olhar sobre a figura que busque ver mais do que a figura nos impõe de imediato, tendo em vista sempre possibilitar explorar outras propriedades não explícitas a um primeiro olhar sobre a figura.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN GURU DALAM MENYUSUN KELENGKAPAN MENGAJAR MELALUI IN-HOUSE TRAINING PADA SD NEGERI 1 GUNUNG SUGIH
Authors: YUNIARTI YUNIARTI
Published: November 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kemampuan Guru pada SD Negeri 1 Gunung Sugih  dalam menyusun kelengkapan mengajar  dan menentukan langkah yang tepat untuk meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam menyusun kelengkapan mengajar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan sekolah, yang dilaksanakan dalam 2 siklus. Setiap siklusnya melalui 4 tahapan, yaitu perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Subyek penelitian tindakan ini adalah 12 guru di SD Negeri 1 Gunung Sugih. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Pada siklus 1 diperoleh 60,42% Guru berhasil menyelesaikan penyusunan kelengkapan mengajar dan pada Siklus 2 terdapat 82,29% Guru berhasil menyelesaikan penyusunan kelengkapan mengajar. Jadi ada peningkatan kemampuan Guru  dalam menyusun kelengkapan mengajar setelah dilakukan In-House Training  tahap 2  yaitu  sebesar 21,88%  dan masing-masing Guru menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan. In-House Training  adalah  salah satu pola yang sangat efektif  untuk meningkatkan kemampuan Guru dalam menyusun kelengkapan mengajar. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah dengan melalui In-House Training dapat memotivasi guru dan memiliki keinginan yang kuat untuk menyusun dan membuat kelengkapan mengajar yang akan digunakan dalam kelengkapan mengajar sebagai penunjang proses pembelajaran.
PENINGKATAN KINERJA GURU DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DI KELAS MELALUI SUPERVISI EDUKATIF KOLABORATIF
Authors: ZAINUDIN ZAINUDIN
Published: November 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kinerja guru dalam pembelajaran di kelas melalui supervise edukatif kolaboratif. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian tindakan sekolah dengan subyek penelitian sebanyak 20 orang guru. Metode pengumpul data menggunakan observasi, catatan lapangan, dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data deskriptif kualitatif. Lebih lanjut analisis data menggunakan tekniktriangulasi data. Adapun melalui supervise edukatif kolaboratif dapat meningkatkan kinerja guru dalam melakukan pembelajaran dikelas.
Skills Development in a Volatile Environment: A Systems View of the Learning Process
Authors: Blair Garry , Woodcock Helen , Pagano Rosane
Published: November 2023

Skills acquisition and development is a vital activity for society. If the latter is subject to volatile operating conditions then this activity becomes, consequentially, more difficult. The requirement to ensure the provision of an adequate supply of skilled personnel at an affordable rate is imperative. This is necessary to guarantee the delivery of services and products for society, ensuring both the level of supply and quality standards allied with development to enhance the future position. Failure in this sphere will lead to stagnation in key sectors, resulting in the decline of the society. This may impact on the technology in use and lead to comparative decline, for instance economically. The requirement to import the vital skills or purchase goods elsewhere, embodying such skills, may incur financial penalties that lead to economic decline. This paper investigates the skills development required for practice, focussing on the crucial areas of business and project management. A literature review was enacted to ascertain the main themes of the topic. This provided a framework of understanding to utilise in an empirical study. Several interviews were held with a current practitioner, who works for a company that runs international projects. These focussed on the requirements for personnel, in terms of industry demand for skills. A perspective of the current requirements, in respect of education for employability, was therefore obtained. The results are summarised using soft systems techniques, in order to highlight the potential learning in this sphere. Keywords: skills acquisition, skills development, VUCA, leadership skills, team working, soft systems methodology, learning process
The Alternate Modes of Transportation in International Logistics
Authors: Babu B. Mariappa , Aithal P. S.
Published: November 2023

To study the need for alternate modes of transportation in international logistics in general. To analyse the constraints posed by Indian ports and to evaluate the existing modes of transportation other than major ports. To assess the need for an alternative mode of transportation. To discuss the emerging alternate modes of transportation that are in the pipeline. An exploratory research design is used in the research study. A comprehensive literature review of existing literature, such as the Ministry of Shipping in India or port authorities, for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the utilization of capacity in Indian ports, as the latest data on port capacity utilization can provide references or reports to support the claim. Additionally, to review industry reports or publications which may provide insights into the utilization levels of Indian ports. To analyse data released by the Ministry of Commerce, the Director General of Foreign Trade, and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. To analyse logistics and transportation-related journals & newspaper articles relating to emerging transportation. Sea transport through major ports has almost reached its full capacity, air transport though fast is expensive, rail transportation is slow, and road transportation, though offers door-to-door service is unreliable. Further, Indian ports have to overcome 2 main constraints, namely the Port and Vessel Constraints. The recent changes in the international logistics sector include Skylon, Space Elevator, Rope Cars, Metrino Butt, Hyperloop, and UR Air Vehicle. Space ay and Ground Way are viable modes of transportation, but the cost and research interest may delay them. A exploratory study to understand the issues in Indian ports, to analyse the need for other modes of transportation such as air, road, outer habour, inland water connectivity, etc, and to explore the other modes of transportation that are in the pipeline and at the research stage. Keywords: alternate modes of transportation, sea & air major ports, minor ports, outer habour, inland connectivity, hyperloop, rope cars, metrino butts, space elevators, space way, ground way
Morphological Events on the Development of Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds of Calamansi (XCitrofortunella microcarpa Bunge)
Authors: Nikiann G. Mapalo  , Alma P. Rosillo-Magno
Published: November 2023

The development of flowers, fruits, and seeds of calamansi, from initiation to commercial maturity, is described in terms of time intervals. This study provides the morphological ontology of calamansi fruit, a prerequisite for crop breeding program. Sections of the flowers, fruits and seeds were stained with 1% safranin solution and examined under a dissecting microscope. The developmental phases can be grouped into 9, 3 and 4 in floral, fruit and seed, respectively, with distinct morphological events. The time for the flower to reach anthesis from bud formation was 17 to 23 days. The development of the fruit took 78 to 84 days from anthesis to commercial maturity. The development of the fruit from flower bud formation to commercial maturity took 94 to 101 days. During this period, the ovule development became evident on the 7th day from the flower bud formation. On the 59th day, the zygotic embryo became visible. On the 73rd day, the somatic embryo became distinct, and the endosperm tissue became gummy. On the 94th to 101th day, when the fruit reached commercial maturity, the somatic embryos occupy the whole sac and the peel became smooth and shiny. The results imply that cross-pollination can be accomplished before 17 to 23 days from the flower bud formation. An Immature fruit at 59 to 73 days from flower formation is an appropriate fruit-age to obtain the zygote, the nucellus and the endosperm tissues for breeding through plant tissue culture.
Development of a Program for an Automated Bill of Materials for Engineers
Authors: Geraldine B. Mangmang  , Rec Alfonso P. Cinco
Published: November 2023

To account or the impacts on construction projects, estimates must be thoroughly designed, planned, procured, and managed. This study sought to develop a system that will generate an automated bill of materials with cost estimates. The study was conducted using developmental evaluation design. The researcher applied the ISO/IEC 25010:2011 software standard for measuring and evaluating system and software product quality both existing and the new software to be developed in this study. Performance of the existing and developed system was compared using quality in use model particularly efficiency, and flexibility, and the product quality model specifically performance efficiency, and functional suitability. Data in this study were gathered within Southern Leyte Province. The Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 software and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database management application, embody the new system. Results revealed that the developed automated bill of materials achieved specific goals with satisfaction, flexibility, performance efficiency, and performance suitability. Successful investigation in the manual preparation offers an opportunity to innovate a new and accurate system.
Guyabano (Annona muricata) Fruit Pulp, Leaves Decoction and Citric Acid in Making Guyabano Drink
Authors: Ramel E. Claros
Published: November 2023

Guyabano drink is called a nutriceutical product as the combination word of nutritional and pharmaceutical due to its nutritional composition that can provide health benefits. This study aimed to utilize fruit and leaf decoction for an optimum drink formulation with lower cost. The pulp intervals (100, 150 and 200g), decoction (0, 125 and 250 ml) and citric acid (1, 2 and 3 tsp) were used. It has a total of 15 treatments using central composite design. The optimum product was the combination of 150g pulp, 125 mL decoction and 2 tsp citric acid with a relative cost of ₱26.898/750 mL. The TSS, pH, viscosity and %TA of the drink were 17.2 oBrix, 3.4, 44.5cP and 1.263, respectively. The microbial load of the product was <1 x 101. Consumer testing showed the optimum product with 36% likeness showing it has market potentials.
Carbon Storage and Nutrient Stocks Distribution of Three Adjacent Land Use Patterns in Lake Danao National Park, Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines
Authors: Pearl Aphrodıte Bobon-Carnıce  , Suzette B. Lına
Published: November 2023

The country experienced drastic decrease of forest cover due to land use conversion, cutting of trees and doing agriculture to support food security. Secondary forests are an important component of land cover in the tropics, and when transformed or converted into another land-use, it is believed to have negative effects on some soil properties and forest ecosystem in general. A paired-area/space-for-time substitution approach was conducted to determine the changes in carbon storage: soil organic carbon (SOC) and total above ground biomass (TAGB), soil nutrient stocks and fertility status due to land use change. The study was conducted in Lake Danao National Park (LDNP), Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines. Adjacent to the secondary forest (<1 km away), grassland and forest plantation land uses were chosen and sampled for possible changes on SOC, TAGB and nutrient stocks due to land use change. Results showed that conversion of forest to grassland and forest plantation decreased the organic carbon, exchangeable aluminum, exchangeable acidity, effective cation exchange capacity, TAGB while pH in H2O; exchangeable magnesium and potential cation exchange capacity increased when the forest was converted to grassland and forest plantation. Additionally, available P, base saturation, Ca, K, and Na increased while total N, and SOC stocks decreased when the forest was converted to grassland and forest plantation. This study indicates that conversion of forest to grassland and forest plantation greatly affected the SOC stocks, TAGB, soils nutrient stocks and fertility status. It also revealed that changes in soil properties largely depended upon the land use.
CHANGES IN AMMONIA CONTENT IN BROCCOLI FLORETS DURING SIMULATED RETAIL MARKET DISPLAY CONDITION
Authors: Dewoowoogen P. Baclayon
Published: November 2023

Exposure of the harvested broccoli heads at varying temperatures during storage affects postharvest quality. In this study, broccoli heads were held under simulated retail market conditions by keeping broccoli heads at 1° C for 7 days prior to exposure at 20°C. Rapid increase in ammonia content in the floret tissues was observed after the heads were taken out from cool storage. Glutamine synthetase (GS; EC 6.3.1.2) activity in the florets decreased continuously until the end of the storage period. The visual quality of the stored heads declined with storage time. This was exhibited by remarkable weight loss and decline in greenness of the heads.
PHYSICO – CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBANG DAKU RIVER IN SOGOD, SOUTHERN LEYTE
Authors: Veronica L. Reoma  , Irina Corrompido  , Demetria L. Linguaje
Published: November 2023

The river was studied from April 2001 to January 2004 to test content for dissolved oxygen, total dissolved solids and pH. The river was sampled once every three months at five sampling sites of different depths. Results showed that the dissolved oxygen value, total dissolved solids and pH are within normal limits making Subang Daku still safe for aquatic life to thrive. However, significant differences in water quality were observed between the sampling sites. Significant differences in water quality were also observed between sampling periods. The study ends with a policy framework for monitoring Subang Daku river as various activities like channeling, quarrying, stone crushing and disposal of animal waste threaten the long-term quality of the river.
How is Climate Change Shaping Food Security in Southeast Asia?
Authors: Sylvester T. Cortes  , Julie B. Otadoy
Published: November 2023

The present study creates models reflecting how essential climate variables (ECV) like temperature gradient and precipitation pattern shape rice production in the past decades of three SEA nations, namely: Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The target test statistic to analyze the relationship between rice production and ECV is Multiple variants technique utilizing Ordinary Least Square (OLS) estimation. Results reveal that the quantity of rice production of all three countries are linear functions of temperature. Meanwhile, precipitation only affects rice production in the Philippines but not in Indonesia and Thailand. The alteration of phenology which opens research for applying marker assisted selection such as marker assisted backcrossing (MABC) explains the development of rice cultivars tolerant to abiotic stress. In effect, there is still increase in rice production.
Evaluating the Efficiency and Functionality of a Stirling Engine-based Multiple Fueled Biomass Stove
Authors: Marvin C. Credo  , Danilo P. Metra Jr.
Published: November 2023

Manual fanning is the usual method used to provide air necessary for burning the fuel in a charcoal or wood fueled stove. However, several innovations use a blower fan to provide the said air. This study aims to design and develop a multiple fueled biomass stove with a blower fan that operates on a renewable energy source provided by a Stirling engine. Evaluation of the developed prototype in terms of efficiency and functionality was conducted. The stove was found to be functional and efficient, with only minimal differences between the voltage and current outputs when supplied by the conventional AC outlet, compared to when supplied by the Stirling engine. However, t-test results show that there exists a statistically significant difference between the two data sets about the speed rotation of the blower fan (rpm), which indicates that using conventional AC outlet as the supply results in higher speed rotation of the blower fan compared to using the Stirling engine. These results also revealed that having a minimal difference between the current and voltage outputs can have a significant effect on the speed rotation of the said blower fan, thereby affecting the performance of the developed prototype’s efficiency. Thus, if other researchers attempt to modify the stove design, it is recommended to use a Stirling engine with more power capacity to maximize the speed rotation of the blower fan.
Resilience as An Adaptive Strategy Based On Technological Achievement and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Authors: Enrique V. Mangalao  , Robert Vincent C. Tajora  , Imee A. Saladaga
Published: November 2023

A Complex Adaptive System (CAS) is a system that refers to the interactions of several independent agents having different characteristics, which leads to an emergent feature that is often difficult (or impossible) to predict simply by looking at the individual interactions. “Complex” in CAS also refers to the vast interconnectedness of these systems that go beyond the limits to separate disciplines that will have an obscure effect on future science, engineering, and industry as well as in the management of our planet’s resources. This paper attempts to determine the emergent behavior that would result in the interaction among countries having attributes such as the Technological Achievement Index (TAI) and CO2 emissions using a Complex Adaptive System (CAS) approach. A global database containing these attributes was retrieved across 135 countries as of 2015. The consequences of the TAI and the CO2 emissions of the countries were discussed to understand this study’s objective. The interactions of the two attributes were measured with the use of a synergy calculator software that shows a graphical representation of connections. A histogram of the connections was produced resulting in three equally distributed frequencies. These frequencies were used to group the agents into three clusters. The emergent features for each cluster were determined by describing their scatterplots. The evidence shows that the countries in Clusters 1 and 3 possess sustainable and resilient technologies, while Cluster 2 has otherwise. This paper shows a new method of examining resiliency using TAI and CO2 emissions using the CAS approach.
The Effect of Crude Protein and Metabolizable Energy Levels on the Growth Performance of Hungarian Bronze Turkeys Adapted in Tra Vinh Province, Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Thuy Linh  , Mai Van Tai  , Nguyen Van Vui  , Nguyen Hoang Qui  , Nguyen Thi Anh Thu  , Kim Nang  , Nhan Hoai Phong  , Doan Hong Phuc  , Lam Thai Hung  , Thieu Ngoc Lan Phuong
Published: November 2023

A total of 270 Hungarian Bronze turkeys were put in a three x three factorial designs to determine the effect of crude protein (CP) and metabolizable energy (ME) on turkeys raised in Tra Vinh province. The first factor was CP, with three levels of 17, 19 and 21%. The second factor was ME, with three levels of 2600, 2800 and 3000 kcal/kg. The birds were fed and watered ad libitum throughout the experiment. The results showed that CP and ME had a positive effect on growth performance of turkeys, particularly the final live weight, feed intake, daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio (P<0.01). The best growth performance was observed in turkeys from the treatment of 21% CP and 2800 kcal/kg ME. At the age of 8 weeks, the highest final live weight of turkeys was 1570.1 g (21% CP) and 1485.7 g (2800 kcal/kg ME). Meanwhile, the best recorded FCR was 2.42 kg/kg (21% CP) and 2.48 kg/kg (2800 kcal/kg) (P<0.05). There was no significant interaction effect of CP and ME on any examined parameters. It can be concluded that Hungarian bronze turkeys rearing in Tra Vinh province achieved best performance with a diet of 21% CP and 2800 kcal/kg during the period of 4 to 8 weeks of age.
Development of an Interactive Visual Simulator for the Pipelining Concept
Authors: Joselyn C. Lotiba-Canuela  , Michael Anthony Jay B. Regis
Published: November 2023

Pipelining is an optimization technique in which each instruction is divided into sub units overlap with other instructions. Since it is tedious to visualize manually, this study provides a visualization of a five-stage pipeline based on the execution of Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) instruction. A lexical analyzer is used in extracting tokens from the source code and a parser in syntax checking. Instruction dependency and data dependency are also considered during execution with an optional hardware operand forwarding enabled or disabled before program execution. This study implemented in JavaTM has a user friendly interface and was able to simulate the execution of sample code. Thus, expands the portfolio of pipeline simulators through using ISA instruction set.
Application of Modified Mitscherlich Equation to Yellow Hybrid Corn Optimized Nutrient e-Advisor
Authors: Jude Rola  , Roland Rallos  , Cherry Nuñez-Rola  , Jomari Joseph Barrera  , Larmie Feliscuzo
Published: November 2023

This study deals with the design and development of a Yellow Hybrid Corn Optimized Nutrient e-Advisor, a PC-based decision support tool to enhance the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute’s electronic spreadsheet calculation of recommendations. The existing system does not have an irrigation advisory, lacks plant population computation, user’s Recommended Rate (RR) of Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium (NPK) and the user’s cost of the possible combination of inorganic fertilizers. The e-Advisor implemented the modified Mitscherlich equation developed and tested by Rallos et al. The modified equation can also calculate the crop’s agronomic N-use efficiency by using the established efficiency indices from several conducted field trials. It takes the following parameters as inputs: field location, soil type, soil analysis results, cultivar, field size, potential yield, target yield and date of planting. It generates the following recommendations: RR in kg per hectare and RR in kg per user’s area of NPK nutrient needed based on user’s field characteristics, location’s climatic type, lime requirement of the field, possible combinations of inorganic fertilizers and their costs, and irrigation advisory. The application was developed using C#, a multi-paradigm and an object-oriented programming language. Based on the acceptability testing and evaluation using ISO 9126, the application has been found out to be generally acceptable by 52 corn farmers, commercial corn growers, researchers, scientists, provincial/municipal agriculturists, agricultural technicians, faculty, students, and soil laboratory personnel. It is highly recommended that this application be implemented in both mobile and web-based platforms and other adaptable environments to make it portable and more accessible. The integration of corn pest and diseases diagnosis is also recommended.
Plackett-Burman Screening Design for the Production of Fermented Fiddlehead Fern (Diplazium esculentum Retz.)
Authors: Mary Ann Jilly R. Ramirez  , Ma. Yvone C. Salas
Published: November 2023

This study was performed to screen the variables that influence the quality of pickled fiddlehead fern. The fiddlehead fern pickles were subjected to Plackett-Burman Design (PBD) wherein the variables; nature of fiddlehead fern, levels of salt, fermentation time, fermentation temperature, levels of sugar, and levels of alum were screened. The eight-run screening designs performed in triplicates were subjected to physico-chemical and sensory analysis. Statistical analysis revealed that the pre-processing treatments of the fiddlehead fern, levels of sugar and fermentation time are the factors that significantly affect the fermented fiddlehead fern. Results showed that the blanching of fiddlehead fern before brining, high sugar concentration and longer fermentation significantly favor the sensory and physico-chemical properties of the fermented pickles. To optimize the exact levels of the significant variables, it is therefore recommended that these will be further subjected to optimization studies such as Response Surface Methodology.