bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Thought Experiment as an Epistemological Tool for Bioethical Expertise
Authors:   Institute for Logic, Cognitive Science and Development of Personality, Pruzhinin Boris I. ,   Institute of Philosophy of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vetrov Vladimir A. ,   Institute for Logic, Cognitive Science and Development of Personality,   State Academic University for the Humanities
Published: February 2024

The focus of the article is epistemological problems arising in the field of ethical regulation of biomedical researches and technologies. The bioethical expertise seeks to limit or to prohibit certain directions of research into biomedical reality, assessing the possible negative consequences of their application in human society. However, in this case, subject to expert evaluation is not biomedical research or technology itself, but rather the moral potential of individual actors of scientific production and society in general, i. e. bioethics (we note, not without reason) does not trust man and society, and therefore declares the extreme importance of ethical regulation in this and adjacent areas. At the same time, the actual cognitive component of such a research remains outside of expertise, blocked by bioethics itself, which leads to an increasing value of socio-cultural (regional and pragmatic) relativity of ethical assessments of the admissibility of biomedical developments. We believe that the epistemological potential of the thought experiment, which allows us to build a model for the realization of the real impracticable (and specifically in bioethics, the morally uncertain), allows us to expand the cognitive component of expert evaluations. Thus, the thought experiment opens an additional opportunity to clarify (concretize) the real sphere of applicability of the principles and norms of bioethics through the interaction of social, humanitarian and natural sciences in expert assessments.
The Peculiarity of N.A. Berdyaev’s Philosophical Discourse
Authors:   Bunin Yelets State University, Usachev Alexandr V.
Published: February 2024

To refute the opinion about the chaotic presentation of problems in Berdyaev’s texts, the dominant of the unconscious, means to fall into ontological dependence on them. In the literal sense, these are not conclusions drawn on the basis of an analysis of N.A. Berdyaev’s work, but quoting the philosopher’s self-assessment, to which he resorted more than once. They have no analytical and heuristic value. N.A. Berdyaev’s way of thinking simultaneously contains Christian intuitions and an oppositional structure characteristic of philosophical creativity in general. The peculiarities of the Russian philosopher’s thinking are reflected in the fact that such types of philosophical creativity as personalism, existentialism, as well as intuitive components of the Eastern Christian worldview are organically combined. In the philosophy of N.A. Berdyaev there are also cosmological components, which contain the statement that the world is entering the era of the third period, which is expressed in its structure contains the statement that the time for freedom and creativity is coming. The peculiarities of N.A. Berdyaev’s thinking can be evaluated from the point of view of aesthetics and uniqueness, which significantly distinguish his way of thinking from the typical development of philosophical thinking of Modern times. According to the Russian philosopher, analysis and splitting cannot serve as a starting point for the thought process. Without creativity and freedom, the philosophy of the non-classical period has no significance and significance, because the potential of formal and dialectical logic has already clearly and fundamentally affected the best examples of classical philosophy. The third level is binarism, which formally has generic signs of the organization of problematic thinking of logocentric sciences, but the specific differences are too striking to pass by them without specifying anything.
A review of hybrid solar desalination systems: structure and performance
Authors: Alghassab Mohammed A.
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to explore the architecture and functioning of hybrid solar desalination systems and investigate their potential as a sustainable solution for water purification. The study reveals that solar-powered desalination systems offer a remarkable alternative to traditional methods, as they rely on clean solar energy and produce no noise or sound pollution. In addition, they have demonstrated cost-effectiveness in generating drinking water, especially in desert regions and inaccessible areas. Furthermore, the research highlights the significance of incorporating waste heat energy into the desalination process. Also shows that utilizing waste heat energy can significantly reduce expenses and enhance the overall effectiveness of water desalination. Through an in-depth analysis of the fundamental principles and real-world applications, this study underscores the importance and rationale for implementing hybrid solar desalination systems. By effectively utilizing solar energy, these systems provide a sustainable approach to address water scarcity and ensure the efficient management of water and energy resources. This study emphasizes the fundamental importance of the structure of hybrid solar desalination systems fueled by solar energy in the efficient management of water resources. By combining technological innovations with renewable energy sources, these systems pave the way for a sustainable future.
visualização da informação nos observatórios de informação das Federações da Indústria do Brasil
Authors: Albuquerque Julio Augusto Enders de , Bittencourt Ibsen Mateus , Pinto Filho Jovino , Santa Rita Luciana Peixoto
Published: February 2024

A pesquisa apresenta uma análise dos observatórios da informação ligados às Federações da Indústria do Brasil, responsáveis por fornecer informações expressivas e efetivas para a tomada de decisões no setor industrial. Teve o intento de analisar as estruturas de visualização de informação desses observatórios, investigando como utilizam conceitos, técnicas e tecnologias em visualização de informações para criar seus painéis interativos e divulgar dados em dashboards. O estudo possui caráter de observação exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa e elementos quantitativos para aprofundar a análise e validar hipóteses. Baseia-se em análise bibliográfica e documental, utilizando materiais dos observatórios acessados durante o processo específico de observação. Possui como objetos de investigação os observatórios das Federações da Indústria de sete estados brasileiros (Ceará, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Mato Grosso, Paraná, Pernambuco e Santa Catarina), que mantêm processos informacionais consolidados. Os resultados englobam uma revisão bibliográfica significativa sobre os observatórios de informação e a disciplina de Visualização da Informação, além da identificação de boas práticas em técnicas de visualização de informações utilizadas pelos observatórios analisados. Apresenta também uma proposta de modelo para a visualização de informações em ambientes virtuais de observatórios de informação. Conclui-se que a integração entre os observatórios, aliada a investimentos em capacitação e tecnologia, são elementos-chave para o desenvolvimento dessas instituições. Além disso, o modelo conceitual proposto oferece uma estrutura que orienta a implementação e o aprimoramento das práticas de visualização, buscando melhorar a comunicação e a interpretação dos dados.
Food: God’s Gift to All People. Case Study from Croatia
Authors: Begić Martina Ana
Published: February 2024

In the light of the biblical message, food is God’s gift to all people. Church’s documents emphasize that food is a natural human need, and every human has a natural right to food. This, however, presents new challenges to humanity today, because market-oriented agriculture often prevails, which does not focus so much on the quality and availability of food for all people, especially the poor, but puts profit at the center. The first part of paper attempts to concisely present the attitude of the Holy Scriptures towards food, which contribute to today’s reflection on solving the problem of production and availability of healthy food. The second part presents church’s guidelines, aimed to overcome today’s injustices in the world and provide everyone with access to food, and highlights the importance of producing healthy food for the protection of health. The third part of the paper deals with certain decrees on food production and control and the promotion of ecological production in the Republic of Croatia. Nevertheless, adopting the legislation of the European Union and accepting its guidelines on the development of agriculture has brought a certain shift in recent years. This legislative framework will contribute to the strengthening of the Croatian rural community, the encouragement of small family farms, and the increase of food production, especially healthy, ecologically grown food.
Rzemieślnicze firmy rodzinne wobec osób niepełnosprawnych
Authors: Bondyra Krzysztof , Dziekanowska Małgorzata
Published: February 2024

Celem artykułu jest prezentacja potencjału rzemieślniczych firm rodzinnych w zakresie przeciwdziałania wykluczeniu społecznemu osób z niepełnosprawnością poprzez aktywizację edukacyjno-zawodową w rzemiośle.
Identifying Hub Genes for Glaucoma based on Bulk RNA Sequencing Data and Multi-machine Learning Models
Authors: Xie Yangyang , Yu Kai
Published: February 2024

Aims:

The aims of this study were to determine hub genes in glaucoma through multiple
machine learning algorithms.

Background:

Glaucoma has afflicted many patients for many years, with excessive pressure in
the eye continuously damaging the nervous system and leading to severe blindness. An effective
molecular diagnostic method is currently lacking.

Objective:

The present study attempted to reveal the molecular mechanism and gene regulatory
network of hub genes in glaucoma, followed by an attempt to reveal the drug-gene-disease network
regulated by hub genes.

Methods:

A microarray sequencing dataset (GSE9944) was obtained through the Gene Expression
Omnibus database. The differentially expressed genes in Glaucoma were identified. Based on these
genes, we constructed three machine learning models for feature training, Random Forest model
(RF), Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression model (LASSO), and Support
Vector Machines model (SVM). Meanwhile, Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis
(WGCNA) was performed for GSE9944 expression profiles to identify Glaucoma-related genes.
The overlapping genes in the four groups were considered as hub genes of Glaucoma. Based on these
genes, we also constructed a molecular diagnostic model of Glaucoma. In this study, we also
performed molecular docking analysis to explore the gene-drug network targeting hub genes. In
addition, we evaluated the immune cell infiltration landscape in Glaucoma samples and normal
samples by applying CIBERSORT method.

Results:

8 hub genes were determined: ATP6V0D1, PLEC, SLC25A1, HRSP12, PKN1, RHOD,
TMEM158 and GSN. The diagnostic model showed excellent diagnostic performance (area under
the curve=1). GSN might positively regulate T cell CD4 naïve as well as negatively regulate T
cell regulation (Tregs). In addition, we constructed gene-drug networks in an attempt to explore
novel therapeutic agents for Glaucoma.

Conclusion:

Our results systematically determined 8 hub genes and established a molecular diagnostic
model that allowed the diagnosis of Glaucoma. Our study provided a basis for future systematic
studies of Glaucoma pathogenesis.
Expression Profiling of EMT Transcriptional Regulators ZEB1 and ZEB2
in Different Histopathological Grades of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Patients
Authors: Baqai Neha , Amin Rafat , Fatima Tehseen , Ahmed Zeba , Faiz Nousheen
Published: February 2024

Background:

Pakistan has a high burden of oral cancers, with a prevalence rate of
around 9%. Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) accounts for about 90% of oral cancer cases.
Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) gets highly stimulated in tumor cells by adopting
subsequent malignant features of highly invasive cancer populations. Zinc Finger E-Box binding
factors, ZEB1 and ZEB2, are regulatory proteins that promote EMT by suppressing the adherent
ability of cells transforming into highly motile cancerous cells. The present study aimed to analyze the expression of EMT regulators, ZEB1 and ZEB2, and their association with the clinicopathological features in different grades of OSCC patients.

Methods:

Tissue samples were collected for both case and control groups from the recruited study
participants. Cancer tissues (cases) were collected from the confirmed OSCC patients, and healthy
tissues (controls) were collected from third-molar dental extraction patients. The study participants were recruited with informed consent and brief demographic and clinical characteristics.
The case group was further segregated with respect to the histological cancer grading system into
well-differentiated (WD), moderately differentiated (MD), and poorly differentiated (PD) squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) groups. RNA was extracted from the tissue samples for expression
profiling of ZEB1 and ZEB2 genes through quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR).

Results:

All of the recruited participants had a mean age of 46.55 ± 11.7 (years), with most of
them belonging to Urdu speaking ethnic group and were married. The BMI (kg/m2
) of the healthy
participants was in the normal range (18-22 kg/m2
). However, BMI was found to be reduced with
the proliferation in the pathological state of cancer. The oral hygiene of patients was better than
the healthy participants, possibly due to the strict oral hygiene practice concerns of consultants.
Every recruited OSCC patient had one or multiple addiction habits for more than a year. Patients
reported health frailty (46.6%), unhealed mouth sores (40%), swallowing difficulties and
white/reddish marks (80%), and restricted mouth opening (64.4%). Furthermore, 82.2% of the recruited patients observed symptoms within 1-12 months, and buccal mucosa was the most exposed tumor site among 55.6% of the patients. Expression profiling of EMT regulators showed
gradual over-expressions of ZEB1 (8, 20, and 42 folds) and ZEB2 (4, 10, and 18 folds) in respective histological cancer grades.

Conclusion:

High expressions of ZEBs have been significantly associated with cancer progression and poor health. However, no association was found between OSCC with other clinicopathological features when compared to healthy controls.
Pharmacological Triggers of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: An Updated
Review of Evidence and Recommendations
Authors: Arunkumar S. , Jegaverrapandi K.
Published: February 2024

Background:

Previous publications in 2011, 2016, and 2022 have presented lists of
drugs associated with takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM). This review aims to provide updated
drug lists that have been reported as potential causes of TCM.

Methods:

Following the same methodology employed in previous reviews, a detailed investigation
was carried out in the PubMed/Medline database from June 2022 to July 2023 to identify
drug-induced TCM (DITC) case reports. Various search terms related to the drug-induced transient
left ventricular ballooning syndrome, ampulla cardiomyopathy, apical ballooning syndrome,
drug-induced broken heart syndrome, drug triggered takotsubo cardiomyopathy, takotsubo
cardiomyopathy, and iatrogenic takotsubo cardiomyopathy were utilized. Filters for fulltext
availability, case reports, human studies, and English language were applied. Articles reporting
drugs associated with TCM development were included in the analysis.

Results:

Foremost 192 case reports were initially identified, with 75 drugs meeting the inclusion
criteria after a thorough review. The latest revision identified seven drugs that might lead
to TCM, with four drugs (57.14%) already reported in previous reviews and three drugs
(42.86%) newly identified. Consequently, the updated drug list potentially triggering TCM in
2023 comprises a sum of 75 drugs.

Conclusion:

The recent 75 drugs provided additional evidence linking to TCM development.
The updated list predominantly includes drugs that induce sympathetic overstimulation, although
some drugs on the list have unclear associations with sympathetic nervous system activation.
Energy and Performance Centric Resource Allocation Framework in
Virtual Machine Consolidation Using Reinforcement Learning Approach
Authors: Brahmam Madala Guru , R Vijay Anand
Published: February 2024

Virtual machines are used to reduce cloud platform application performance, management
costs, and access irregularities. Virtual machines are frequently vulnerable to delays,
overburdening workloads, and other obstacles while consolidating and migrating servers. To
significantly disperse loads among virtual machines, dynamic consolidation techniques are implemented
to control energy dissipation, monitor overloading, and address underloading problems.

Background::

The process of consolidation involves more calculations and resources in order
to transfer services between virtual machines, provided that Service Level Agreements are observed.

Methods::

The suggested approach promotes the use of cutting-edge architecture to combine
virtual machines, and, therefore, strike a balance between performance and energy requirements.
The main design considerations for the suggested Dynamic Weightage algorithm,
which includes the clustering approach in relation to reinforcement learning approaches, are
overall resource needs and Performance to Power Ratio (PPR). A cluster of ideal virtual machines
is created, and resources are distributed according to performance and energy requirements.
Virtual machine resource requests are converted into a matching relationship factor,
which represents the individual hosts while taking PPR into account. The overall workload associated
with virtual machine consolidation is also provided by these estimations. It is noted
that there is little energy trade-off and that performance is maintained at a nominal level across
the cluster. The architecture is put into practice throughout offline platforms, which are dispersed
ecosystems that allow for increased system performance and scaling.

Results::

The CloudSim simulator is used to validate the system using datasets that are obtained
from PlanetLab. According to the data, energy saving has produced yields of up to 47% and
promising quality of service attributes.

Conclusion::

The validation of the system is performed using the CloudSim simulator with datasets
from PlanetLab. The results indicate significant energy conservation, up to 47%, along
with promising quality of service parameters. The proposed architecture is compared with other
state-of-the-art algorithms for distributed architectures and heterogeneous environments,
showcasing its efficiency. The conclusion emphasizes the prioritization of VM consolidation
and energy efficiency in the proposed architecture, which has been tested on a Proliant G7-
based data center using a variety of hosts. Notably, the CloudSim Toolkit is highlighted as outperforming
OpenStack-based techniques in simulation results.
Small Interference RNA Encapsulated in Liposomes: An Effective Strategy for In vitro Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 Load
Authors: Rodrigues Joao Pedro Viana , Gonçalves Vanessa Pinheiro , Lourenço Francisco Dantas , Martins Ronaldo Bragança , do Nascimento Felipe Rocha , Arruda Eurico , de Figueiredo Nicolete Larissa Deadame , Nicolete Roberto
Published: February 2024

Background:

The pressing need for effective SARS-CoV-2 antiviral medicines has driven
research into innovative therapeutic techniques. RNA interference with small interfering RNAs
(siRNAs) has shown promise as an antiviral treatment.

Objective:

We evaluated the effectiveness of lipid-based nanoparticles as a viable delivery platform
for siRNA-based approach against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro infection.

Methods:

Liposomes were fabricated by microfluidics to incorporate SARS-CoV-2-specific siRNAs
based on conserved sections of the Spike protein coding sequence. Nanoparticle tracking analysis
was used to evaluate the nanoparticles' physicochemical features. VERO cell lines infected with
SARS-CoV-2 were used to test the efficiency of siRNA-loaded liposomes. RT-PCR was used to
determine the viral load by quantifying the SARS-CoV-2 genome.

Results:

The results showed that liposomes efficiently decreased viral load in infected cells with
good physicochemical features, such as a mean particle size of about 180 nm, zeta potential of +2.5
mV and encapsulation efficiency (53.6%).

Conclusion:

These findings imply that lipid-based nanoparticles might be a targeted delivery strategy
for siRNA-based approaches.
Role of Ferroptosis in COVID-19 Pathogenesis: Insights from Iron Metabolism and Lipid Peroxidation Markers
Authors: Alvandi Maryam , Hashemi Seyyed Hamid , Shaghaghi Zahra , Marzhoseyni Zeynab , Ghasemi-Basir Hamid Reza , Mohammadi Mojdeh , Yazdi Amirhossein , Farzipour Soghra
Published: February 2024

Objective:

Ferroptosis is a form of programmed cell death characterized by the irondependent
accumulation of lipid peroxides, leading to membrane damage and cell rupture. Several
lines of evidence suggest that ferroptosis may contribute to the pathogenesis and severity of COVID-
19. This study aimed to measure iron metabolism and lipid peroxidation markers in COVID-19 patients
to establish a direct link between ferroptosis and COVID-19.

Methods:

In the present cross-sectional study, the serum levels of hemoglobin (Hb), ferritin, and iron,
total iron binding capacity (TIBC), malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione (GSH) were assessed
in 100 COVID-19 patients diagnosed using Real-time PCR and compared to the levels in 100
healthy individuals.

Results:

Our findings revealed a significant increase in serum levels of ferritin and MDA in COVID-
19 patients compared to control subjects. Conversely, TIBC, Hb, Iron, and GSH levels were lower in
COVID-19 patients than in control.

Conclusion:

Our study provides further evidence supporting the significance of ferroptosis in the
pathogenesis of COVID-19. Further research aimed at elucidating the exact role of ferroptosis in
COVID-19 is warranted, as it may lead to improved strategies for mitigating multi-organ dysfunction
associated with this disease.
Preparation, Optimization and In Vitro Characterization of Fluticasoneloaded
Mixed Micelles Based on Stearic Acid-g-chitosan as a Pulmonary
Delivery System
Authors: Tasharoie Shima , Ostad Seyed Naser , Amini Mohsen , Sabourian Reyhaneh , Gilani Kambiz
Published: February 2024

Purpose:

The primary objective of this study was to optimize formulation variables and
investigate the in vitro characteristics of fluticasone propionate (FP)-loaded mixed polymeric micelles,
which were composed of depolymerized chitosan-stearic acid copolymer (DC-SA) in combination
with either tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate or dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine for
pulmonary drug delivery.

Methods:

A D-optimal design was employed for the optimization procedure, considering lipid/ polymer
ratio, polymer concentration, drug/ polymer ratio, and lipid type as independent variables.
Dependent variables included particle size, polydispersion index, zeta potential, drug encapsulation
efficiency, and loading efficiency of the polymeric micelles. Additionally, the nebulization efficacy
and cell viability of the optimal FP-loaded DC-SA micellar formulations were evaluated.

Results:

The mixed polymeric micelles were successfully prepared with properties falling within
the desired ranges, resulting in four optimized formulations. The release of FP from the optimal systems
exhibited a sustained release profile over 72 hours, with 70% of the drug still retained within
the core of the micelles. The nebulization efficiency of these optimal formulations reached up to
63%, and the fine particle fraction (FPF) ranged from 41% to 48%. Cellular viability assays demonstrated
that FP-loaded DC-SA polymeric micelles exhibited lower cytotoxicity than the free drug
but were slightly more cytotoxic than empty mixed micelles.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, this study suggests that DC-SA/ lipid mixed micelles have the potential
to serve as effective carriers for nebulizing poorly soluble FP.
Kajian Sistem Pemasaran Hasil Perikanan di Pelabuhan Nusantara (PPN) Kecamatan Brondong, Kabupaten Lamongan, Jawa Timur
Authors: Anam M. Khairul , Purnamasari Ika , Oktari Dian Nur
Published: February 2024

Pemasaran ikan khususnya pada perikanan skala kecil seringkali belum mencapai kondisi yang ideal. Hal ini terjadi karena adanya penguasaan jalur pemasaran oleh beberapa pelaku perikanan. Tujuan penelitian untuk Mengidentifikasi Produksi komoditas hasil dari tangkapan nelayan dan menganalisis sistem pemasaran di Pelabuhan Perikanan Nusantara (PPN) Kecamatan Brondong, Kabupaten Lamongan, Jawa Timur. Metode dalam pengambilan sampel untuk subjek penelitian ini menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dan snowball sampling. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa saluran pemasaran tipe I adalah yang paling efisien dibandingkan saluran tipe II dan saluran tipe III, karena saluran pada tipe I nilai margin nya lebih rendah. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari nilai Margin Pemasaran (MP), yaitu makin rendah margin pemasaran, maka makin efisien kegiatan pemasaran dilakukan. Selain itu nilai persentase producer’s share nya > 50%. Selain itu, Strategi yang diperoleh untuk meningkatkan strategi pemasaran hasil tangkapan ikan di Pelabuhan Perikanan Nusantara (PPN) Kecamatan Brondong Kabupaten Lamongan Jawa Timur adalah strategi agresif atau strategi SO (Strengths-Opportunities) yaitu menggunakan kekuatan untuk memanfaatkan peluang yang ada dengan kegiatan sebagai berikut; Meningkatkan produksi, mengoptimalkan peran sumber daya manusia untuk meningkatkan pemasaran produk di pasar (S1- O1), peningkatan kontinuitas dan penyebaran yang lancar (S2-O3), tingkatkan pangsa pasar dengan sistem optimasi penjualan dan pemasaran yang kuat (S3-O3), Pemberdayaan sumberdaya manusia untuk memperlancar pemasaran hasil tangkapan (S1-03), mengoptimalkan kualitas ikan sesuai permintaan pasar untuk mencapai harga pasar (S3-04), Sosialisasi tenaga kerja untuk memahami peran Pemerintah dalam menjamin keselamatan nelayan. (S4-O2).
Analisis Struktur Biaya dan Keuntungan Usaha (Studi Kasus pada Agroindustri Kopi Bubuk Cap Kapal Lampung dan Agroindustri Kopi Bubuk Cap Intan di Kota Bandar Lampung)
Authors: Murniati Ktut , Kasymir Eka , Lestari Dwi Ayu
Published: February 2024

Kopi merupakan salah satu komoditas perkebunan yang memiliki nilai ekonomi tinggi sebab dapat diolah menjadi kopi bubuk.  Banyaknya permintaan terhadap kopi bubuk menyebabkan munculnya agroindustri kopi bubuk.  Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kasus pada agroindustri kopi bubuk Cap Kapal Lampung dan agroindustri kopi bubuk Cap Intan di Kota Bandar Lampung.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis struktur biaya, keuntungan usaha, saluran pemasaran, dan peran jasa layanan penunjang pada kedua agroindustri kopi bubuk.  Pengumpulan data dilakukan dari bulan Desember 2021 sampai dengan bulan Januari 2022.  Struktur biaya diperoleh dari persentase pada setiap komposisi biaya terhadap total biaya yang dikeluarkan.  Komponen biaya terbesar pada struktur biaya kedua agroindustri kopi bubuk adalah biaya bahan baku.  Keuntungan usaha diperoleh dari pengurangan antara pendapatan dengan total biaya produksi.  Kedua agroindustri kopi bubuk memberikan keuntungan setiap bulan sehingga kedua agroindustri kopi bubuk layak untuk dikembangkan.  Saluran pemasaran diketahui untuk melihat bagaimana saluran distribusi yang digunakan kedua agroindustri kopi bubuk.  Saluran pemasaran pada agroindustri kopi bubuk Cap Kapal Lampung terdiri dari tiga saluran pemasaran, sedangkan pada agroindustri kopi bubuk Cap Intan terdiri dari dua saluran pemasaran.  Peran jasa layanan penunjang diketahui untuk melihat pemanfaatan jasa layanan penunjang dalam mendukung kegiatan yang dilakukan kedua agroindustri kopi bubuk.  Agroindustri kopi bubuk Cap Kapal Lampung memanfaatkan enam jasa layanan penunjang, sedangkan agroindustri kopi bubuk Cap Intan memanfaatkan tujuh jasa layanan penunjang.
Persepsi Petani Padi Sawah Irigasi dan Tadah Hujan terhadap Perubahan Iklim di Kabupaten Lampung Selatan
Authors: Saputra Ibrohim , Prasmatiwi Fembriarti Erry , Abidin Zainal , Setiawan Agus
Published: February 2024

Perubahan iklim yang terjadi saat ini sangat berdampak pada sektor pertanian. Mayoritas petani yang merupakan tokoh utama dalam sektor pertanian tidak mengetahui dan memahami kondisi perubahan iklim, sehingga banyak petani yang kurang tanggap terhadap perubahan iklim. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengetahuan dan persepsi petani padi sawah lahan irigasi dan tadah hujan terhadap perubahan iklim. Penelitian dilakukan di Kecamatan Palas, Kecamatan Candipuro, dan Kecamatan Sidomulyo dari bulan Juni sampai September 2020.  Sampel penelitian berjumlah 100 orang petani dengan rincian 50 orang petani padi irigasi dan 50 petani padi tadah hujan.  Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan menggunakan skala likert. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas petani padi lahan irigasi dan tadah hujan tidak mengetahui dan memahami tentang perubahan iklim, hanya 10 persen petani irigasi dan 8 persen petani tadah hujan yang mengetahui tentang perubahan iklim.  Mayoritas cukup setuju bahwa kondisi iklim saat ini berbeda dengan kondisi iklim 10 tahun terakhir dan mereka setuju adanya perubahan iklim berdampak pada usahatani padi yang mereka usahakan.

Kata kunci: Iklim, Irigasi, Persepsi, Perubahan, Tadah Hujan
Analisis Kinerja Rantai Pasok Produk Olahan Bawang Merah PT Sinergi Brebes Inovatif
Authors: Imaniyah Kamila Nur , Roessali Wiludjeng , Nurfadillah Suryani
Published: February 2024

Analisis kinerja rantai pasok diperlukan dalam manajemen perusahaan dengan mengukur kinerja melalui indikator-indikator yang terlibat dalam keseluruhan proses bisnis mencakup seluruh kegiatan yang berkaitan dengan arus dan transportasi produk, penciptaan nilai dari produsen ke konsumen, dan arus informasi yang terhubung di dalamnya. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi, mendeskripsikan, serta menganalisis kinerja rantai pasok produk olahan bawang merah PT Sinergi Brebes Inovatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif Food Supply Chain Network (FSCN) untuk membahas kondisi rantai pasok pasta bawang merah dan model Supply Chain Operation Refference (SCOR) serta perbandingan berpasangan untuk mengetahui tingkat kinerja rantai pasok pasta bawang merah. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik snowball sampling dengan partisipan yaitu petani pemasok, informan kunci perusahaan, dan konsumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rantai pasok produk olahan bawang merah PT Sinergi Brebes Inovatif dimulai dari rantai pasok hulu yaitu petani pemasok, PT Sinergi Brebes Inovatif sebagai rantai pasok internal, dan konsumen sebagai bagian terakhir pada rantai pasok hilir. Saat ini, kinerja rantai pasok PT Sinergi Brebes Inovatif untuk produk pasta bawang merah yaitu 88,179 termasuk kategori sedang (average); kinerja rantai pasok untuk produk bawang crispy yaitu 79,064 termasuk kategori kurang (below average); dan kinerja rantai pasok untuk produk bawang goreng yaitu 86,542 termasuk kategori sedang (average).

 
Analisis Permintaan Jahe Selama Pandemi Covid-19 di Kota Payakumbuh (Studi Kasus: Pasar Ibuh Payakumbuh)
Authors: Wahyuni Laila , Putri Mega Amelia , Darnetti Darnetti
Published: February 2024

Jahe merupakan tanaman hortikultura jenis biofarmaka (tanaman obat) jahe memiliki banyak manfaat, tidak hanya untuk bumbu masakan tapi juga dapat dijadikan obat-obatan herbal. Selama pandemi permintaan jahe mengalami peningkatan karena dipercaya mampu meningkatkan imunitas tubuh dikala masa pandemi. Tujuan penelitian yakni 1) Menganalisis perbedaan permintaan, harga dan pendapatan konsumen selama pandemi 2) Menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi permintaan jahe selama pandemi covid-19 di pasar Ibuh Kota Payakumbuh. Jenis penelitian berupa deskriptif kuantitatif dengan sumber data berasal dari data primer melalui wawancara, kuesioner, dan observasi sedangkan  data sekunder diperoleh dari study pustaka dari buku, jurnal, artikel ilmiah, dan data terdokumentasi dari Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS). Metode analisis data menggunakan deskriptif kuantitatif. Alat analisis paired sample t-test dan regresi linier berganda. Selama pandemi perekonomian mengalami ketidakstabilan, ditandai oleh jumlah permintaan jahe yang mengalami peningkatan sebesar 38%, seiring dengan meningkatnya harga jahe sebesar 141,6% dari hari biasanya serta pendapatan konsumen mengalami penurunan rata-rata sebesar 14%. Setelah dilakukan uji paired sample t-tes hasil menunjukan bahwa pendapatan, harga dan pendapatan konsumen selama pandemi menunjukan adanya perbedaan signifikan dari sebelum pandemi Covid-19. Hasil uji regresi linier berganda permintaan jahe selama pandemi di pasar Ibuh Kota Payakumbuh secara parsial dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor yaitu harga, pendapatan, pendidikan, jumlah anggota keluarga, dan produk pengganti namun umur dan motivasi tidak memberikan pengaruh nyata terhadap permintaan jahe selama pandemi Covid-19 di pasar Ibuh Kota Payakumbuh. Sedangkan secara simultan seluruh variabel yang digunakan memiliki pengaruh nyata signifikan terhadap permintaan jahe selama pandemi di pasar Ibuh Kota Payakumbuh.
Dampak Impor Garam terhadap Kinerja Komoditas Garam di Indonesia
Authors: Rosyidah Iffatur , Syafrial Syafrial , Suhartini Suhartini
Published: February 2024

Perbandingan daratan dan lautan Indonesia membuat Indonesia memiliki potensi perikanan da kelautan yang melimpah. Pada sektor perikanan berkontribusi terhadap nilai ekspor produk perikanan yang mencapai USD 2,6 miliar atau naik 7,3%, namun hal ini tidak berlaku pada sektor kelautan lain seperti garam. Kebutuhan akan garam terus meningkat namun tidak diiringi dengan produksi garam domestik yang sesuai untuk mencukupi kebutuhan dalam negeri, hal ini

mendorong terjadinya impor garam dari luar negeri. Kenaikan impor garam tertinggi terjadi pada tahun 2011 sebesar 36% dari tahun sebelumnya dengan nilai impor 146 juta USD. Tujuan penelitian ini menganalisis faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap kinerja komoditas garam Indonesia dan mensimulasi alternatif kebijakan yang dapat mengurangi jumlah impor garam Indonesia. Metode analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif kuantitatif, metode pendugaan 2SLS, dan analisis simulasi kebijakan dengan menggunakan peramalan ex-post. Hasil analisis model persamaan simultan yang telah dilakukan terdiri dari: (1) Model permintaan garam dengan variabel signifikan yaitu jumlah penduduk. (2) Model harga garam dengan variabel signifikan yaitu penawaran, permintaan, dan harga garam tahun sebelumnya. (3) Model impor garam dengan variabel signifikan yaitu harga garam impor, harga garam domestik, jumlah produksi, dan jumlah permintaan garam. (4) Model produktivitas garam dengan variabel signifikan yaitu harga garam domestik. Dari hasil analisis yang telah dilakukan terdapat dua skenario kebijakan yang dapat dilakukan guna mengurangi impor serta meningkatkan produksi garam domestik yaitu skenario perluasan area lahan tambak garam produktif dan menaikkan harga garam impor dengan asumsi diadakannya tarif impor garam.
Analisis Strategi Pemasaran Media Sosial Equine Black Garlic Menggunakan Model Dagmar
Authors: Putri Octaviana Nofiarno , Pujianto Totok , Mardawati Efri
Published: February 2024

Program Studi Teknologi Industri Pertanian Universitas Padjadjaran memiliki produk unggulan berupa black garlic yang dikembangkan oleh Dosen dan Mahasiswa Program Studi tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi pemasaran pada media sosial dan memperoleh strategi pemasaran yang dapat diterapkan pada media sosial Instagram Equine. Tahap analisis data pada penelitian ini terbagi menjadi dua, yaitu analisis data kualitatif dari hasil wawancara dan analisis data kuantitatif dari hasil implementasi strategi pemasaran selama 2 periode (1 periode = 4 hari implementasi). Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa tahap conviction menjadi prioritas untuk saat ini karena dapat mempengaruhi audiens sehingga terjadi konversi pembelian, sedangkan pada tahapan awareness perlu dimaksimalkan performanya. Hasil penelitian menunjukan peningkatan pada tanda suka (likes) dan peningkatan 10 followers, mendapatkan rata-rata 25 komentar (comment), total 78 konten tersebar (share), total 10 konten tersimpan (save), dan mendapat konversi penjualan sebanyak 6 jar.
Kinerja Berdasarkan Analisis 5c Dalam Proses Pengambilan Keputusan Pemberian Pinjaman Kepada Anggota Bumdes Manunggal Sejahtera Desa Mojorejo, Kecamatan Kawedanan, Kabupaten Magetan
Authors: Sari Putri Nurmalita , Setiawan Budi , Isaskar Riyanti
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mendukung keputusan BUMDes berdasarkan analisis pengaruh prinsip 5C (Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, dan Condition of Economy) terhadap pengambilan keputusan perkreditan. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sample dan diperoleh sampel sebanyak 35 responden untuk pengujian kinerja berdasarkan pengaruh analisis 5C terhadap pengambilan keputusan peminjaman BUMDes dan 5 responden dari BUMDes untuk usability testing, metode yang digunakan dalam menentukan calon debitur yaitu Simple Additive Weighting (SAW). Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif kuantitatif deskriptif dengan alat analisis IBM SPSS Statistics 25. Berdasarkan penelitian diperoleh hasil bahwa prinsip 5C yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pengambilan keputusan pemberian kredit adalah prinsip Character, Capacity, Capital, dan Condition of Economy. Berdasarkan perhitungan dengan metode SAW diperoleh 9 calon debitur yang memenuhi syarat untuk mendapatkan pinjaman BUMDes. Metode SAW yang digunakan dikatakan baik dan dapat diimplementasikan karena memiliki persentase usability testing sebesar 89,74%.
Struktur Perilaku Dan Kinerja Pasar Komoditi Karet Di Desa Manggala Kabupaten Melawi
Authors: Yustanto Erik , Maswadi Maswadi , Suharyani Anita
Published: February 2024

This study aims to identify marketing channels, find out the structure, behavior and performance of the rubber market in Manggala Village, Melawi Regency.The market structure approach uses market share (market share), concentration ratio, and market entry barriers. The approach to market behavior using qualitative descriptive analysis explains with regard to the pricing system, and cooperation between marketing agencies.while the market performance approach uses marketing margin analysis. The respondents to the study were 67 rubber farmers and 13 marketing agencies involved in distributing rubber from producers to factories. The results showed that the structure of the rubber market in Manggala Village, Melawi Regency, led to an oligopoly. Based on the results of a descriptive analysis of market behavior, results were obtained in the process of pricing at the farmer level that farmers are not as determinants of prices but rather prices are determined by collecting traders and wholesalers. At the level of farmers and marketing institutions, there are as many as 21 people who cooperate with collecting merchants who have grocery stores, namely in the form of basic food debt,and paid when farmers sell their rubber production At the level of marketing institutions with marketing agencies, the cooperation carried out is with the provision of business capital to buy rubber from farmers and in the form of transportation of rubber picks to the place of collecting traders. The performance of the rubber market has not been efficient because the margins and profits of marketing institutions are uneven and farmers are the most disadvantaged because farmers are only price takers.
Penggunaan Alsintan Dan Produktivitas Usahatani Padi Sawah Di Desa Semuli Jaya, Kecamatan Abung Semuli, Kabupaten Lampung Utara
Authors: Fitriyana Irma , Hasanuddin Tubagus , Syarif Yuniar Aviati , Gitosaputro Sumaryo
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui 1) tingkat penggunaan alsintan oleh petani dalam usahatani padi sawah ; 2) faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan penggunaan alsintan dalam usahatani padi sawah; 3) perbedaan produktivitas sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan alsintan dalam usahatani padi sawah; dan 4) perbedaan pendapatan sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan alsintan pada usahatani padi sawah.  Penelitian ini merupaan jenis penelitian deskriptif kuantitaif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Desa Semuli Jaya, Kecamatan Abung Semuli, Kabupaten Lampung Utara, Provinsi Lampung dari bulan Maret-April 2022.  Penentuan responden dilakukan secara proporsional dengan rumus Sugiarto (2003) diperoleh sampel sebanyak 70 petani yang dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok yaitu 35 petani pengguna alsintan dan 35 petani pengguna non alsintan.  Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan metode wawancara dan pembagian kuesioner pada bulan Maret-April 2022. Analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif, korelasi rank spearman, dan uji independent simple t-tes.  Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan 1) penggunaan alsintan di Desa Semuli Jaya sudah digunakan dengan baik oleh petani dalam melakukan kegiatan usahatani; 2) faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan penggunaan alsintan oleh petani adalah pendidikan formal, pengalaman usahatani, motivasi petani, luas lahan, dan status kepemilikan lahan; 3)  rata-rata produktivitas usahatani padi sawah pengguna alsintan sebanyak 5,91 ton/ha/musim, sedangkan rata-rata produktivitas usahatani padi sawah pengguna non alsintan sebesar 4,41 ton/ha/musim; 4) rata-rata pendapatan usahatani padi sawah pengguna alsintan sebesar Rp 10.267.440,00/ha/musim, sedangkan rata-rata pendapatan usahatani padi sawah pengguna non alsintan sebesar Rp 5.663.886,00/ha/musim.

 

 
Analisis Pemasaran Pinang Iris Di Nagari Bukik Sikumpa Kecamatan Lareh Sago Halaban Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota
Authors: Winarni Intan Permata , Afrizal Roni , Silfia Silfia
Published: February 2024

 
This pinang iris is a young betel nut that is easily peeled and sliced in the shape of a coin and dried, which is then marketed outside the province, namely to Papua, NTT, Kupang and other eastern parts of Indonesia. Good for the economic development of the community because of it’s sales. The price is higher than other processed betel nuts. This study aims to determine (1) identify marketing channels and the functions performed by pinang iris marketing institutions, (2) analyze the efficiency of pinang iris marketing using the marketing margin value and the share received by farmers (farmer's share) in the marketing of pinang iris. pinang iris people by using the purposive sampling method. Analysis of the data used is descriptive quantitative analysis. Based on the research that has been done, it can be concluded that: (1) the marketing channels of pinang iris in Nagari Bukik Sikumpa has 3 marketing channel patterns, namely, channel I of 62,50% which starts from Producers à collector traders à wholesalers in the province à Wholesalers outside the province, channel II is 21,88% starting from Producers à wholesalers within the province à wholesalers outside province, channel III amounted to 15,63% starting from Producers à wholesalers outside the province. (2) the functions performed by each marketing agency for pinang iris, both for channel I, II, and III are relatively even and precise. The costs incurred for each activity are still within reasonable limits. The three marketing channels of pinang iris, judging from the margins and farmer’s share, are relatively efficient. The most efficient marketing channel II margin value, with a value of Rp34.571,71 and from the farmer’s share the most efficient is in marketing channel III of 100%.
Analisis Permintaan Pangan Hewani Di Provinsi Jawa Timur
Authors: Maulana Chamim Rizaldi , Anindita Ratya , Toiba Hery
Published: February 2024

Konsumsi pangan hewani di Provinsi Jawa Timur masih rendah jika dibandingkan dengan konsumsi pangan nabati yang mendominasi, sehingga perlu adanya sebuah kebijakan untuk memudahkan rumah tangga untuk meningkatkan konsumsi pangan hewani. Konsumsi pangan hewani seringkali dipengaruhi oleh pendapatan dari rumah tangga dan harga dari komoditi pangan hewani. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pengaruh dari pendapatan, harga dan karakteristik demografi terhadap konsumsi pangan hewani dan perbedaan antara wilayah pedesaan dan perkotaan, dimana permintaan pangan hewani akan diestimasi menggunakan model Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System (QUAIDS) dan menganalisa sensitivitas rumah tangga terhadap pendapatan, harga dan karakteristik demografi melalui analisis elastisitas permintaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pendapatan dan harga berpengaruh terhadap konsumsi pangan hewani rumah tangga di Jawa Timur. Semua komoditi pangan hewani termasuk barang normal berdasarkan nilai elastisitas pengeluaran. Nilai elastisitas harga bernilai negative dan menunjukan bahwa keempat komoditas termasuk barang yang inelastic. Elastisitas harga silang kelompok pangan hewani di Jawa Timur menunjukan terdapat hubungan saling melengkapi atau komplementer dan. saling menggantikan atau substitusi antar komoditi pangan hewani. Perbandingan elastisitas pengeluaran dan harga (sendiri atau sialng) di perkotaan dan pedesaan di Provinsi Jawa Timur tidak jauh berbeda. Beberapa komoditas pangan hewani di wilayah perkotaan memiliki nilai elastisitas yang lebih tinggi jika dibandingkan dengan pedesaan.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Pendapatan Pedagang Sayur Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Di Pasar Besar Batu Dan Pasar Besar Malang
Authors: Pambudi Hendra Wahyu , Ningsih Gumoyo Mumpuni , Mazwan M. Zul
Published: February 2024

Pasar merupakan tempat bertemu pedagang dan pembeli untuk melakukan transaksi jual beli kebutuhan sehari-hari. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh modal, jam kerja, lama usaha, dan lokasi usaha terhadap pendapatan pedagang sayur di Pasar Besar Batu dan Pasar Besar Malang. Metode pengambilan sampel menggunakan Metode Purposive Sampling. Analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan analisis Regresi Linier Berganda. Hasil analisis dari penelitian ini dapat ditarik kesimpulan sebagai berikut: Modal (X1) berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap pendapatan pedagang sayur karena t hitung 8.424 > t tabel 1.673 dan signifikan sebesar 0.000 < 0.05. Jam Kerja (X2) berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap pendapatan pedagang sayur karena t hitung 4.051 > t tabel 1.673 dan signifikan 0.000 < 0.05. Lama usaha (X3) tidak berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap pendapatan pedagang sayur karena t hitung 0.977 < t tabel 1.673. Lokasi usaha (X4) tidak berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap pendapatan pedagang sayur karena t hitung 1.598 < t tabel 1.673. Modal, jam kerja, lama usaha, dan lokasi usaha secara bersama-sama berpengaruh terhadap pendapatan pedagang sayur di Pasar Besar Batu dan Pasar Besar Malang karena f hitung 69.441 > f tabel 2.54 dan signifikan 0.000 < 0.05. Hasil analisis koefisien determinasi berganda diperoleh R2 = 0.835 yang berarti naik turun pendapatan pedagang sayur di Pasar Besar Batu dan Pasar Besar Malang (Y) 83.5% dipengaruhi oleh modal (X1), jam kerja (X2), lama usaha (X3), dan lokasi usaha (X4) sisanya sebesar 16.5% dipengaruhi variabel yang tidak digunakan dalam penelitian ini.