bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN EKSPOR PRODUK PERIKANAN (STUDI KASUS PT STARFOOD INTERNATIONAL)
Authors: Huda Cindy Septiany , Astarini Julia Eka , Nurani Tri Wiji , Sondita Muhammad Fedi Alfiadi , Muninggar Retno
Published: April 2023

PT Starfood International (PT SI) di Lamongan mengekspor produk olahan ikan ke beberapa negara Asia. Pada lima tahun terakhir, termasuk masa pandemi Covid-19, perusahaan mengalami penurunan omset tahunan. Pengelola perusahaan ini perlu strategi yang adaptif dengan perkembangan terkini baik di dalam negeri maupun luar negeri. Penurunan omset terjadi akibat turunnya permintaan dari importir di negara tujuan ekspor, turunnya jumlah bahan baku, serta persaingan bisnis yang meningkat. Secara keseluruhan permasalahan yang terjadi berkaitan dengan faktor internal dan eksternal perusahaan yang berpengaruh terhadap kinerja ekspor perusahaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor internal-eksternal yang berpengaruh tersebut dan merumuskan alternatif strategi untuk menjaga dan memperbaiki kinerja ekspor PT SI. Penelitian dilakukan selama 5 bulan dengan menerapkan pendekatan studi kasus yang memanfaatkan data dan informasi kualitatif dan kuantitatif yang dapat diakses dalam situasi pandemi. Data primer diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara dan penyampaian kuesioner; data sekunder diperoleh dari dokumentasi internal perusahaan. Proses pengolahan dan analisis data diawali dengan identifikasi dan evaluasi faktor internal dan eksternal (IFE-EFE), kemudian penyusunan matriks IE dan SWOT, yang diakhiri dengan penyusunan matriks QSP untuk menentukan prioritas strategi utama. Hasil pengolahan dan analisis data menunjukkan terdapat 9 faktor internal dan 11 faktor eksternal, masing-masing dengan total skor berturut-turut 3,327 dan 2,632. Matriks SWOT menghasilkan 8 alternatif strategi yang digolongkan berdasarkan empat tipe strategi. Berdasarkan matriks QSP, perusahaan ini sebaiknya menerapkan strategi yang berfokus pada pengembangan produk (product development).

Kata kunci: ekspor, matriks IE, matriks SWOT, strategi, QSPM
PENJARANGAN GENETIK SEBAGAI STRATEGI PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI GETAH PINUS DI PERUM PERHUTANI
Authors: Suryanaji  , Na’iem Mohammad
Published: April 2023

Perum Perhutani sebagai produsen kayu jati terbesar di Indonesia telah mengalami penurunan potensi tegakan kayu sehingga memerlukan alternatif komoditas lain yang mampu menopang dari aspek finansial perusahaan. Pinus dapat dipilih sebagai alternatif komoditas yang diharapkan mampu menghasilkan peningkatan pendapatan yang cukup menjanjikan. Peningkatan produksi getah pada aspek materi genetik tanaman pinus yang dikelola harus menjadi target pokok terhadap upaya peningkatan tersebut. Pembangunan Kebun Benih Semai diharapkan menghasilkan tegakan Pinus merkusii yang memiliki getah banyak. Sampai saat ini tanaman uji Pinus merkusii bocor getah yang ditanam oleh Perum Perhutani belum mampu menghasilkan benih dalam jumlah yang cukup. Penelitian ini mengkaji strategi pemilihan penjarangan genetik berdasarkan evaluasi nilai heritabilitas, produktivitas serta peningkatan genetiknya untuk menghasilkan tindakan yang paling tepat terhadap kebun benih untuk menghasilkan benih unggul. Hasil penelitian merekomendasikan penjarangan perlu dilakukan secara bertahap pada level treeplot di dalam family. Peningkatan produksi diharapkan menjadi 60 gram/pohon/3 hari dari sebelumnya sebesar 54 gram/pohon/3 hari. Kajian ini merekomendasikan penjarangan harus segera dilaksanakan untuk menurunkan inbreeding dan memacu pembungaan sehingga dapat diperoleh jumlah benih yang optimal.
ANALISIS PERAN SUBSIDI DALAM PENGELOLAAN AIR IRIGASI PADA DAERAH DATARAN RENDAH DI DESA PLUMBON KABUPATEN INDRAMAYU
Authors: Dirwanto  , Bahtiar Rizal
Published: April 2023

Kabupaten Indramayu memiliki sentral produksi padi sawah tertinggi di Jawa Barat, yaitu sebesar 1.291.983 ton pada tahun 2011-2015. Kondisi lahan sawah di Indramayu yang merupakan lahan dataran rendah mengharuskan sawah diairi oleh sistem irigasi buatan dengan sistem pembayaran iuran. Sistem tersebut menggunakan sistem bagi hasil panen sebesar 10% dari penerimaan usaha tani. Namun iuran tersebut dianggap terlalu mahal oleh petani sehingga banyak di antaranya yang memilih untuk tidak membayar iuran irigasi. Akibatnya, terjadi kekurangan pendanaan biaya operasional dan pemeliharaan irigasi. Tujuan umum penelitian ini adalah menentukan langkah-langkah yang dapat diterapkan untuk menutupi kekurangan pendanaan operasional dan pemeliharaan jaringan irigasi. Tujuan khusus penelitian ini, yaitu mengidentifikasi sistem iuran air irigasi, mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi iuran irigasi, dan menentukan strategi kebijakan dalam pengelolaan irigasi yang efektif. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif struktur biaya Mitra Cai, analisis logistik biner, dan metode Analytical Hierarcy Process (AHP). Hasil dari AHP kebijakan keputusan yang kompleks adalah mengoptimalkan penarikan iuran irigasi, melakukan transparansi penggunaan pendanaan Mitra Cai, dan membuat koperasi Mitra Cai. Implikasi kebijakan dari faktor utama kesejahteraan petani yaitu mengoptimalkan iuran irigasi dengan aturan tegas dan tertulis yang diresmikan dalam peraturan desa dan AD ART Mitra Cai.
Pengaruh Variasi Ukuran Butiran Tepung Kedelai pada Metode Calcite Precipitation untuk Peningkatan Kekuatan Tanah Pasir
Authors: Lofianda Luthfi , Putra Heriansyah , Yasuhara Hideaki
Published: April 2023

Kedelai merupakan alternatif penggunaan enzim urease murni komersial dalam metode calcite precipitation. Ukuran butiran tepung kedelai merupakan salah satu faktor penting karena berpengaruh terhadap jumlah material yang tidak terlarut dan selanjutnya terhadap reaksi pembentukan kalsit. Tepung kedelai yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini telah diayak dengan saringan No. 300 (50 μm), No. 150 (100 μm), dan No. 75 (200 μm) dan bagian yang tertahan di setiap saringan digunakan dalam penelitian. Larutan tepung kedelai dengan konsentrasi sebanyak 20 g/L digunakan dan disaring melalui saringan No. 400 (40 μm), untuk mendapatkan ekstrak. Pasir Bangka digunakan sebagai sampel tanah pasir dan memiliki koefisien keseragaman sebesar 1.53. Evaluasi kemudian dilakukan dengan mengggunakan tiga parameter yaitu pengendapan kalsit, laju hidrolisis urea, dan evaluasi calcite content menggunakan asam klorida. Berdasarkan uji pengendapan kalsit dengan menggunakan tabung, semakin kecil ukuran biji kedelai, semakin banyak bahan tak terlarut yang dihasilkan. Rasio presipitasi kalsit dan massa kalsit yang diendapkan optimum tercapai pada ukuran butiran kedelai 100 μm. Laju hidrolisis tertinggi terjadi pada ukuran butiran kedelai 50 μm pada 752 U/g. Persentase kalsit tertinggi di dalam sampel terbentuk pada sampel dengan ukuran butiran kedelai 50 μm dengan persentase massa kalsit sebesar 0.60% atau setara dengan 43.81 kPa. Berdasarkan parameter yang dievaluasi, tepung kedelai dengan ukuran 50 μm memiliki hasil terbaik dan penurunan ukuran butiran tepung kedelai sejalan dengan peningkatan kekuatan tanah pasir.
Analisis Penyebaran Gas Nitrogen Dioksida (NO2) di Jalan Raya Dramaga – Ciampea Kabupaten Bogor dengan Menggunakan Model Caline-4
Authors: Dewapandhu Bagas Ajie , Pribadi Andik
Published: April 2023

Sektor transportasi merupakan salah satu sumber utama dari pencemaran udara yang menghasilkan polutan nitrogen dioksida (NO2). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sebaran konsentrasi NO2 dari sumber transportasi di jalan raya Dramaga – Ciampea Kabupaten Bogor menggunakan pemodelan Caline-4 serta membandingkannya dengan pengukuran lapangan. Penelitian dimulai dengan pengumpulan data primer dan sekunder, kemudian dimodelkan menggunakan Caline-4, dan terakhir pola sebaran divisualisasikan menggunakan ArcGIS. Berdasarkan simulasi pada periode 24 April – 2 Juni 2021 didapatkan konsentrasi NO2 tertinggi berada di segmen 6 yang berkisar antara 0–9,1 ppm dengan nilai rata-rata sebesar 1,48 ppm. Sedangkan konsentrasi terendah berada di segmen 3 yang berkisar antara 0–2,7 ppm dengan nilai rata-rata sebesar 0,43 ppm. Konsentrasi NO2 cenderung lebih tinggi pada pagi hari, menurun pada siang hari lalu naik lagi pada sore hari. Hal ini terutama dipengaruhi oleh perubahan volume lalu lintas pada waktu-waktu tersebut. Beberapa reseptor memperoleh konsentrasi 0,00 ppm karena berada di hulu angin dari jalan raya sebagai sumber polutannya. Hasil perbandingan model dengan pengukuran lapangan didapatkan R2 sebesar 0,5835 yang berarti model ini dapat memprediksi dispersi polutan dengan akurasi sedang. Model Caline-4 juga cenderung memberikan hasil yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan pengukuran lapangan. Beberapa hal dapat menyebabkan hal ini diantaranya nilai faktor emisi, faktor cuaca, maupun metode perhitungan dalam model Caline-4 itu sendiri.
PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOKTANI MELALUI INOVASI TEKNOLOGI INTEGRASI TANAMAN-TERNAK DI DESA TAMPAK SIRING KECAMATAN BATUKLIANG KABUPATEN LOMBOK TENGAH
Authors: Pepadu Jurnal , Sudjatmiko Dwi Praptomo , Siddik Muhamad , Anwar Anwar , Zaini Anas , Dipokusumo Bambang
Published: April 2023

Desa Tampak Siring Kecamatan Batukliang Kabupaten Lombok Tengah mempunyai potensi pertanian cukup besar, baik dalam bentuk tanaman maupun ternak. Aktifitas bertani di desa ini berdampak pada banyaknya limbah pertanian yang selama ini belum banyak dimanfaatkan seperti kotoran ternak, jerami, sisa-sisa makanan dan lain-lainnya. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat di Desa Tampak Siring dimaksudkan untuk memberikan inovasi teknologi integrasi tanaman-ternak melalui pemanfaatan limbah pertanian. Secara khusus tujuan kegiatan ini untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, ketrampilan dan sikap petani dalam menggunakan teknologi pemanfaatan limbah pertanian. Adapun manfaat dari kegiatan ini adalah petani dapat menghemat biaya usahatani sekaligus menjaga kelestarian lingkungan melalui pemanfaatan limbah pertanian. Metode yang digunakan adalah pelatihan dan praktek secara partisipatif dengan melibatkan petani, peternak, petugas, dan penyuluh pertanian. Adapun nara sumber dan pelatih berasal dari Balai Pengkajian Teknologi Pertanian NTB dan Universitas Mataram. Kegiatan dimulai dengan sosialisasi, FGD, pelatihan, praktek, monitoring, dan evaluasi. Pelatihan diikuti oleh 25 petani anggota kelompoktani di Desa Tampak Siring, ditambah para petugas dan penyuluh pertanian lapangan. Kegiatan berlangsung seluruhnya selama delapan bulan, dari bulan April hingga Oktober 2021, mulai dari persiapan hingga evaluasi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan, peningkatan ketrampilan dalam menggunakan teknologi pemanfaatan limbah pertanian melalui pembuatan pupuk organik dan pakan, serta peningkatan sikap mereka yang lebih baik dalam mengelola usahataninya. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini adalah: (1) petani telah meningkat pengetahuan, ketrampilan dan sikapnya dalam mengelola usahataninya melalui pemanfaatan limbah pertanian, (2) petani mulai menerapkan teknologi pembuatan pupuk organik dan pakan, serta (3) petani dapat menghemat biaya usahatani sekaligus menjaga kelestarian lingkungan.
PELATIHAN PENANAMAN DAN PEMBUATAN MINUMAN JAHE MERAH DI DUSUN ABIAN TUBUH LOMBOK TENGAH
Authors: Pepadu Jurnal , Muliasari Handa , Deccati Rizqa F. , Ananto Agus D.
Published: April 2023

Kondisi pandemi COVID-19 telah mempengaruhi berbagai sektor kehidupan. Dalam menjalankan kehidupan di masa “New Normal” sangat diperlukan upaya pencegahan penularan yaitu disiplin dalam menerapkan protokol kesehatan dan memperkuat imunitas tubuh dengan mengonsumsi bahan-bahan herbal yang terbukti meningkatkan sistem imun tubuh untuk melawan serangan virus. Pengetahuan mengenai penggunaan bahan herbal untuk meningkatkan imunitas tubuh masih rendah di kalangan masyarakat, sehingga diperlukan edukasi terkait penggunaan bahan herbal untuk meningkatkan imunitas tubuh. Selain itu, diperlukan upaya untuk meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat di masa pandemi. Kegiatan sosialisasi dan pelatihan pembuatan serbuk minuman jahe merah dalam rangka memperkuat imunitas tubuh dan juga perekonomian masyarakat di saat pandemi telah berhasil dilakukan di Dusun Abian Tubuh Desa Bunut Baok Kecamataran Praya Kabupaten Lombok Tengah dengan jumlah peserta 21 orang. Kegiatan pengabdian meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat terkait cara menanaman dan pembuatan serbuk minuman jahe merah. Pengabdian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi salah satu alternatif solusi untuk meningkatkan imunitas tubuh dan perekonomian masyarakat terutama di masa pandemi.
PENGGUNAAN LALANDAK SEBAGAI PENGENDALI GULMA SECARA MEKANIS PADA TANAMAN PADI SAWAH
Authors: Pepadu Jurnal , Hasanuddin Hasanuddin , Jauharlina Jauharlina , Sofyan Sofyan , Rusdi Muhammad Rusdi
Published: April 2023

Pengendalian gulma secara penyiangan masih dirasakan kurang efektif dan efisien. Untuk mengatasi hal itu, kepada masyarakat mitra ditawarkan solusi metode pengendalian gulma secara mekanis yaitu dengan menggunakan Lalandak. Alat ini terbuat dari rangka besi yang dilengkapi dengan dua buah roda dan mata pisau yang berfungsi sebagai pemotong/pemutus dan pencabut bagian pupus dan akar gulma. Pada saat didorong, ada tekanan dari atas dan akan memotong pupus dan akar gulma sehingga merusak dan mematikan gulma. Lalandak tersebut dilengkapi dengan pelampung besi sehingga lalandak tersebut tetap berada di atas permukaan tanah/air. Adanya lalandak, proses pengendalian gulma bisa lebih efektif, efisien, serta dapat meningkatkan hasil tanaman padi sawah masyarakat di Desa Lieue Kecamatan Darussalam Aceh Besar. Hasil pengabdian memperlihatkan bahwa tim pengabdi telah berhasil membuat Lalandak dan petani dapat mengoperasionalkan lalandak tersebut untuk mengendalikan gulma pada tanaman padi sawah.
Caso 5
Authors: Costa Mauro José Brandão da , Passetto Euclides Berti
Published: April 2023

Masculino, praticante de capoeira, apresentando dor súbita posteromedial do cotovelo após um giro com carga axial com o cotovelo em extensão.
SABERES E PRÁTICAS PARA UMA EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA
Authors: Costa Junior Euluze Rodrigues da , Araújo Michell Pedruzzi Mendes , Oliveira Ana Flávia Teodoro de Mendonça , Rosetti Núbia , Souza Veriana Silva Martins , Ferrari Marlinda Gomes , Castro Mirella Guedes Lima de , Ferrari Alessandro , Fernandes Hedlamar , Pinel Hiran , Silva Michelle Soares Braga de Oliveira , Melo Douglas Christian Ferrari de , Perovano Laís Perpétuo , Santos Marcilene Gonçalves dos , Oliveira Ana Flávia Teodoro de Mendonça , Rimolo Annelize Damasceno Silva , Lievore Patrícia Teixeira Moschen , Pires Edna Misseno , Rodrigues Amanda Rosa , Oliveira Fabiane Lopes de , Silva Lívia Rafaella Caetana da
Published: April 2023

A ideia de organizar a coletânea “Saberes e práticas para uma Educação Inclusiva” surgiu a partir da premissa de que a área da educação especial na perspectiva da educação inclusiva necessita de reflexões, críticas, indagações, pesquisas e, principalmente, de anúncios de práticas pedagógicas positivas, que culminaram nos processos de ensino e aprendizagem dos discentes público-alvo da educação especial.
As temáticas abordadas nos capítulos contemplam a conceitualização de inclusão, exclusão e vulnerabilidade, a inclusão da pessoa com transtorno do Espectro Autista, a Pedagogia Hospitalar sob o viés da fenomenologia existencial, a inclusão de estudantes com Deficiência Visual, a Educação bilíngue de surdos, a inclusão da pessoa com tremor Essencial e consequências do Bullying e, por fim, a alfabetização científica e suas potencialidades para o ensino de ciências a estudantes público-alvo da educação especial.
AMANTES DO PASSADO: EDUCAÇÃO, TEMPORALIDADES E ESPACIALIDADES HISTÓRICAS - VOLUME 1
Authors: Sobral Luciana Onety da Gama , Sousa Junior Manuel Alves de , Romão Guilherme Vinicius Silva , Lages Evaniele Pereira , Gomes Francisca Cibele da Silva , Souza Maria Elizabeth de , Faust Fernanda Cordeiro de Almeida , Machado Laryssa da Silva , Lira Ana Laura de Souto , Santos Sara Evilly Souza dos , Duarte Camila Alves , Rodrigues Joventina Firmina , Ribeiro Rondinele Aparecido , Silva Marizete Andrade da , Rosa Aline Caroline da , Silva João Luís Coletto da , Lima Danilo Morais , Ramalho Juliana Pereira , Silva Diego Lago da , Sousa Ricardo Costa de , Cinelli Catiane , Machado Lucas Carnevale , Borges Yuri Galindo , Silva José Bartolomeu Vasconcelos Neto , Vasconcelos Izabela Cristina Silva Freira , Sousa Thiago Silva de , Botton Fernando Bagiotto , Avelino Wagner Feitosa , Menezes Tatiana da Silva Angi de
Published: April 2023

O objetivo de Amantes do Passado: Educação, temporalidades e espacialidades históricas, é instigar à reflexão histórica adentrando campos da área de Educação e da História, com interfaces baseadas nas expertises de profissionais que atuam em diferentes locais do Brasil.
Prevalence of thalassemia in the Vietnamese population and building a clinical decision support system for prenatal screening for thalassemia
Authors: Tran Danh Cuong , Dang Anh Linh , Hoang Thi Ngoc Lan , Nguyen Chi Thanh , Le Thi Minh Phuong , Dinh Thi Ngoc Mai , Tran Van Anh , Doan Thi Kim Phuong , Nguyen Thi Trang
Published: April 2023

The prevalence of thalassemia among the Vietnamese population was studied, and clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) for prenatal screening of thalassemia were created. A cross-sectional study was conducted on pregnant women and their husbands visiting from October 2020 to December 2021. A total of 10,112 medical records of first-time pregnant women and their husbands were collected. CDSS including two different types of systems for prenatal screening for thalassemia (expert system [ES] and four artificial intelligence [AI]-based CDSS) was built. 1,992 cases were used to train and test machine learning (ML) models while 1,555 cases were used for specialized ES evaluation. There were 10 key variables for AI-based CDSS for ML. The four most important features in thalassemia screening were identified. Accuracy of ES and AI-based CDSS was compared. The rate of patients with alpha thalassemia is 10.73% (1,085 patients), the rate of patients with beta-thalassemia is 2.24% (227 patients), and 0.29% (29 patients) of patients carry both alpha-thalassemia and beta-thalassemia gene mutations. ES showed an accuracy of 98.45%. Among AI-based CDSS developed, multilayer perceptron model was the most stable regardless of the training database (accuracy of 98.50% using all features and 97.00% using only the four most important features). AI-based CDSS showed satisfactory results. Further development of such systems is promising with a view to their introduction into clinical practice.
Elementary pre-service teachers’ horizon knowledge for teaching addition and subtraction: An analysis of video presentations
Authors: Wang Yuanhua , Wang Jian , Raymond Flores , Wang Jianlan
Published: April 2023

Horizon mathematics knowledge, i.e., teachers’ understanding of how various mathematical topics are interrelated, can help mathematics teachers organize the discrete parts of mathematical content to develop coherent teaching lessons. For example, when teaching whole number addition and subtraction, connections to concepts such as base-10 concepts and the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction could help students solve the addition and subtraction problem better. Thus, teacher training programs have been increasingly promoting this knowledge among pre-service teachers (PSTs) to help them enhance their teaching skills and better prepare them for future teaching. However, little is known about what kind of horizontal knowledge PSTs have developed and how well they utilize it in their teachings. By analyzing video presentations of 43 elementary PSTs, this study examined their horizon mathematics knowledge related to backward and forward conceptual connections of whole number addition and subtraction concepts. The findings revealed that PSTs tend to make connections with previously learned mathematics concepts (i.e., backward conceptual connections) but pay relatively less attention to connecting with other relevant mathematics concepts students will learn in future grades (i.e., forward conceptual connections). In addition, the findings showed that PSTs displayed various types of inaccuracies when connecting base-10 place value and regrouping. These findings offer important insights for teacher training programs to adapt their mathematic method courses to help PSTs improve their horizontal knowledge and proactively address inaccuracies observed in the present study.
Options for correction of the Pectus carinatum
Authors: Markushin Viktor Aleksandrovich  , Hayaliev Rustem Yakubovich  , Rakhimiy Sharif Uktamovich
Published: April 2023

The article reveals the problem of treatment of the pectus carinatum. The authors described in detail the historical facts, options for surgical treatment. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are noted, the directions of development of thoracic and plastic surgery of the keeled deformity of the chest in the near future are outlined. For the first time, a large proprietary material on the correction of this deformation with the help of a corset is presented. The original method of monitoring the treatment and supervision of the patient until full recovery is described.
Endothelial dysfunction in COVID-19 with smoking
Authors: Anditri Weningtyas  , Dessy Amelia  , Laras Putri Gamagitta  , Titin Andri Wihastuti
Published: April 2023

Endothelial dysfunction is one of the mechanisms that most likely to play a role in the occurrence of poor clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19. The hyperinflammatory and pro-coagulation state in COVID-19 suggests an important role for the endothelium, both as an effector contributing to inflammation and thrombosis, as well as a target organ. This state of endothelial dysfunction is also believed to be exacerbated by a history of previous smoking. Tobacco can increase the severity of infectious diseases such as influenza, by increasing viral replication through suppression of antiviral mechanisms, and changes in cytokine patterns in cells also increase ACE2 expression. Smoking is associated with endothelial dysfunction because it can increase the concentration of free radicals and proinflammatory cytokines. So, it is very possible that SARS-CoV-2 will damage the endothelium of smokers who have previously been injured as a result of smoking habits. The literature that we used in this study was obtained through searching engines from the Google Scholar and PubMed databases, with the inclusion criteria being literature that used English. We managed to take 1,613 literature articles, then we selected 81 articles that were most relevant to the discussion of our study. In this study we conclude that endothelial dysfunction may play a role in the mechanism of clinical deterioration in COVID-19 and may be exacerbated by a history of previous smoking.
UV-visible spectrophotometry and titrimetric method for determining Reducing Sugars in different brands of honey and soft drinks
Authors: K Bhavya Sri  , Md. Saba Fatima  , M Nandhini  , M Sumakanth
Published: April 2023

Two simple, easy, and rapid methods were developed for the determination of glucose reducing sugar in various soft drink samples and total reducing sugars in honey sample. A colorimetric method was developed to analyze the soft drink samples (non-diet and not dark colored) and titrimetric method was developed to determine the total reducing sugars in honey sample. The various soft drink samples obtained from market were analyzed for the glucose content in them using UV-Visible spectrophotometry and DNSA solution. The DNSA imparts color to the sucrose standard and samples and later the absorbance values were checked at 580 nm. The calibration curve of the standard sucrose solution was plotted and the concentration of the samples were determined using the calibration curve. The titrimetric method is based on the principle of Lane Eynon method for determination of reducing sugars and it involves two steps: standardization of invert sugar and titration of honey solution using Fehling’s A and B solutions. There were no titrimetric methods available in literature for determination of total reducing sugars with use of simple reagents. Hence the proposed methods were developed which are rapid, and reliable.
Anti-Dyslipidemia effectiveness of andaliman fruit extract (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium) in Wistar rats given a high fat diet and PTU (Propylthiouracil)
Authors: Zhang Tianming
Published: April 2023

The andaliman fruit contains many phytochemicals, such as phenols, saponins, flavonoids, triterpenoids, and alkaloids, and has various pharmacological effects such as: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antibacterial. This study aimed to explore the antidislipidemia effectiveness of andaliman fruit extract. This experimental study used the Pre-test and Post-test group-only control design approach using Wistar male rats as experimental animals. The sample size in this study was calculated using the Federer formula; the calculation showed that at least four male Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) were needed in each treatment group. First, the research data were analyzed descriptively (Central tendency and Dispersion) of lipid profile data (LDL, HDL, Total cholesterol, and Triglycerides), color, texture, and weight. Then the research data in the form of lipid profiles were analyzed with One-Way Anova if the data were normally distributed with further tests in the form of Post Hoc Tukey HSD tests to see the fundamental differences between treatments. However, if the data were not normally distributed, the Kruskall-Wallis test was used as an alternative. The results showed that the total cholesterol of rats before being given a high-fat diet in all treatment groups did not show significant differences (P value = 0.782). This indicates that all rats' cholesterol data were uniform before being given the high-fat diet. However, after a high-fat diet, total cholesterol in all groups of rats showed different distributions. Only the control, standard, andaliman fruit methanol extract-I, II, and III groups had uniform total cholesterol. The methanol extract of andaliman fruit could significantly reduce total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL, and SGOT levels compared to the control group. In contrast, the methanol extract of andaliman fruit could dramatically increase HDL levels compared to the control group.
The influence of romantic dominance on attitudes toward divorce of selected college students in the Philippines
Authors: Frederick Edward T. Fabella
Published: April 2023

In 2022, Philippine Senator Robin Padilla filed a bill to legalize divorce in the country. The bill lists 11 grounds for the filing of divorce in court. The objective of this study was to explore the degree of acceptability of these proposed divorce grounds from the viewpoint of selected college students. Based on the bill, the Philippine Divorce Attitude Questionnaire (PDAQ), a researcher-made, 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was created. In addition, the Dominance Scale was used to determine the respondents’ attitudes toward dominating a romantic relationship. Furthermore, the study attempted to determine whether a connection exists between the respondents’ PDAQ scores and their dominance scale scores. 157 college students from a school in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines volunteered to take part in this study. The PDAQ yielded total weighted means that had verbal interpretations of agree, irrespective of sex or presence of a romantic partner. Based on the PDAQ scores, in general the respondents agree to the divorce grounds laid down by the aforementioned senate bill. With respect to dominance, the respondents’ total weighted mean for the subscale of authority found that the respondents were non-authoritative. As for the dominance subscale of disparagement, the respondents’ total weighted means found that the they were non-disparaging. However, for the dominance subscale of restrictiveness, the respondents’ total weighted means showed that they were restrictive irrespective of sex or presence of a romantic partner. Furthermore, an extremely statistically significant difference between the responses of those with and without a romantic partner with respect to Dominance Disparagement subscale scores was established. Pearson r was computed between the respondents’ PDAQ scores and their dominance subscale scores in authority, restrictiveness and disparagement. A significant moderate inverse relationship was found between the respondents’ PDAQ and Dominance Authority subscale scores. This implies that for the respondents of this study, as their Dominance Authority subscale scores increase, their PDAQ scores moderately decrease and vice versa. In addition, a significant low inverse relationship between the respondents’ PDAQ and their Dominance Disparagement subscale scores was also established. In turn, this implies that for the respondents of this study, as their Dominance Disparagement subscale scores increase, their PDAQ scores slightly decrease and vice versa.
Sociodemographic profile, clinical factors and quality of life of people living with HIV: basis for policy brief development
Authors: Joseph Michael D. Manlutac
Published: April 2023

The objective of this study was to investigate the socio-demographic profile, clinical characteristics, and quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Angeles City, and to identify associations, differences, and effects among these variables. The study used a convergent parallel mixed methods research design with 315 PLWHA as respondents, and data was collected using a survey questionnaire that included the patients’ demographic profile, the standardized World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) questionnaire, and secondary data for the patients’ clinical profile. The results showed that most of the respondents were male, aged 30-34, single, college graduates, working in the BPO industry, with a monthly income of Php15,000 or less, and identifying as homosexual. Clinically, most were in WHO clinical stage 1, had no comorbidities, had undetectable viral loads, and were receiving anti-retroviral therapy for 4-6 years with a lamivudine-tenofovir and efavirenz regimen. The study also found that overall quality of life of the respondents was relatively high, with significant factors affecting quality of life including BMI, marital status, occupation, monthly income, sexual orientation, drug regimen, and comorbidities. The study suggests implementing a 7-Point Policy to improve the quality of life of PLWHA in program design and cascade services. The findings of this study can be useful for policymakers and healthcare providers in improving the care and well-being of PLWHA in Angeles City.
Quality Visitor Experience On Post Pandemic Event: Evidence From The Event Of Jakarta Biennale 2021
Authors: Gunadi I Made Adhi , Erfinda Yosi
Published: April 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic that hit the world at the beginning of 2020 has dealt a heavy impact on tourism activities globally, including the limitation of tourism events such as festivals or exhibitions. An adaptation step in organizing events by implementing added health and CHSE protocols create different visitor experience. This research then aims to examine the quality of the visitor experience at the Jakarta Biennale 2021 event as the first major art exhibition event to be held offline with the CHSE protocol. The quality of the visitor experience is reviewed in 7 qualitative descriptive dimensions of memorable tourism experiences, then the analysis is carried out using gap analysis. The findings show that the implementation of the CHSE protocol resulted in gaps in two dimensions of visitor experience (which are involvement and refreshment), but in general, does not reduce the quality of the visitor experience at the Jakarta Biennale event. As an implication, the implementation of the CHSE protocol can be continued and applied in the organizing of other events with some improvement.

Keywords: Quality Visitor Experience, Tourism Experience, CHSE Protocol, Event Organizing, Post-Pandemic Event
Expression sequences of opine synthase genes in natural GMOs based on analysis of their transcriptomes
Authors: Bogomaz F. D. , Matveeva T. V.
Published: April 2023

Agrobacterium is a natural genetic material delivery system that humans use to produce genetically modified plants (GMO). In nature, GMOs also occur with the participation of agrobacteria. In 2019, the list of known natural GMOs was expanded by an order of magnitude, and facts were found in favor of the expression of agrobacterial genes in natural GMOs. The frequency of this phenomenon for dicotyledon plants has been estimated at 7 percent. Opine synthase genes turned out to be the predominant ones of agrobacterial origin in natural GMOs. They probably perform important functions in natural GMOs. In 2021, an article was published with an updated list of natural GMOs, but the list of genes expressed in natural GMOs has not been updated since 2019.

The aim of this work is to update the list of opine synthase genes expressed in natural GMOs. The research methods included bioinformatic search using queries based on the sequences of opine synthase proteins from Agrobacterium rhizogenes, A. tumefaciens and A. vitis, their homologues from Ipomoea and Nicotiana plants, in the TSA database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) using the TBLASTN algorithm with default settings.

The study resulted in the addition of another 18 species to the list of natural GMOs with expressed opine synthase genes, 12 of which belong to genera where natural GMOs were not previously described (Albizia, Cenostigma, Averrhoa, Gynostemma, Eurycoma, Gypsophila, Myosoton, Camptotheca, Gustavia, Eschweilera, Cestrum, Jasminum, and Paulownia).

An analysis of the diversity of the detected sequences showed that homologues of cucumopine and mikimopine synthase predominate among them. The end products of these genes are optical isomers. In the future, it makes sense to start studying the functions of opine synthases in plants from these genes.
Possibilities of biotechnological methods in breeding of vegetable crops at the VIR Laboratory of Breeding and Cell Technologies
Authors: Kurina A. B. , Artemyeva A. M.
Published: April 2023

Basic and applied scientific research in plant cell technologies contribute to the successful development of agricultural plant breeding, which allows the creation of new forms of plants 2-4 times faster than by traditional breeding methods. To obtain inbred lines of most vegetable crops, about 5-7 cycles of self-pollination are required. As a result, the creation of a new cultivar/hybrid takes more than 10-12 years on an average. To successfully create a variety or hybrid, it is necessary to select parental pairs in the form of inbred lines. The VIR collection of vegetables and cucurbit crops includes 52,889 accessions, representatives of 29 families, 145 genera, and 610 species. The use of biotechnological methods is an important direction for accelerating the breeding of vegetable crops. Due to the relevance of introducing cell technologies into the breeding programs of the VIR Department of Genetic Resources of Vegetable and Cucurbit Crops, a Laboratory of Breeding and Cell Technologies was set up in 2022. The goal of the research to be performed at the new laboratory is to accelerate the creation of source material, cultivars and hybrids by combining traditional breeding methods and cell technologies. The objects of the study include cultivated forms and wild relatives of cabbage Brassica oleracea L., turnip Brassica rapa L., lettuce Lactuca L., tomato Lycopersicon Mill and vegetable sweet corn Zea mays var. saccharata Sturt. In the present review, we consider the main results of breeding cabbage, tomato, and lettuce which have been obtained through applying cell technologies. Despite the progress obtained, there are still several problems in this area. The lack of standardized, efficient and reproducible protocols for in vitro methods often hinders their practical use. The tasks facing the laboratory in creating the initial breeding material and new cultivars and hybrids with the use of both conventional methods and cell technologies are relevant and correspond to the world level.
Феномен «смислу поміж фактами» у друкованому виданні Reporters: взаємодія тексту та фотоілюстрації
Authors: Tabinska Iryna , Tabinskyi Yaroslav
Published: April 2023

The article states that with the development of new journalism, the author’s ability to characterize a phenomenon and identify a trend acquires special value. Representatives of Ukrainian new journalism, which is a relatively new genre, are already gradually implementing these tasks. They compose entire books from their reports, offering the reader a condensed version of versatile observations about a certain country, situation, or phenomenon. In contrast to ordinary reportage, fiction is a synthetic genre, in which it is not reported, but told. The authors of the article research Reporters which is the first magazine of new journalism in Ukraine. Their main task is to explain the phenomenon of “meaning between facts”. According to the authors, this phenomenon is simple and unique at the same time, because through people’s stories you can find depths that relate to historical, cultural and geopolitical life. The article analyzes the interaction of text and images, shows how to find meaningful messages in actual data using specific examples. The study singled out accents that relate to the interaction of text and images. Quite often, photography reproduces reality and helps the reader to paint reality in his imagination. Textual forms delve into the plot through human history and detail. In four printed issues of the magazine, the authors of the study analyzed the stories that are particularly relevant today. First of all, this concerns Russian aggression and the insubordination of Ukrainians. Key words: new journalism, non-fiction, text, images, dialog, photojournalism.
«Ареопагітика» Джона Мілтона і теорія вільного ринку ідей
Authors: Melnyk Andriy
Published: April 2023

The article is dedicated to one of the most famous rationales for the right to free expression of views and opinions, the marketplace of ideas theory, as well as John Milton’s pamphlet “Areopagitica” which is considered the first example of systematic protection of freedom of speech and the primary source for the theory. The combination of the author of the 17th century and the thinking that was finally formed in the 20th century should not be surprising, because Milton is considered the forerunner of marketplace arguments. Given the fact that freedom of speech is threatened today by authoritarianism amplified by modern technologies, as well as identity politics and political correctness, the actualization of arguments in its favor seems more relevant than ever. When covering the main topics of “Areopagitica”, emphasis is placed on the historical conditioning of Milton’s arguments. His position on freedom is based on ancient Greek models and seems rather elitist today, and his perception of heresy is pagan rather than Christian. It’s also worth remembering that Milton opposed pre-publication censorship but did not object to the persecution of dangerous ideas and books after publication, and also definitely excluded Roman Catholicism from the free circulation of ideas. Today, this kind of restriction is considered unacceptable. A fundamentalist interpretation of the free market of ideas which excludes any regulation is obviously not conducive to such a discussion. Utopian ideas about absolute freedom of speech rather harm it, give rise to inflated expectations and, as a result, disappointment in its capabilities or demonization. In this context, reading John Milton’s “Areopagitica” can be extremely instructive today. Key words: freedom of speech; marketplace of ideas; “Areopagitica”; censorship; identity politics; political correctness.
Тематика російсько-української війни в контексті геополітичних змін у працях Енн Еплбаум
Authors: Stelmakh Marta
Published: April 2023

The article analyses the topic of the Russian war against Ukraine in the works of Anne Applebaum. The subject of the study is the Russian-Ukrainian war in the context of changes in the world order in the journalist articles published since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. This article highlights the main theses and ideas of the author and her predictions about the future of democracy. The need for a critical analysis of the world changes and a response to the expansionist actions of authoritarian states is substantiated. The main goal of the work is to find out the particularities of the consideration of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the analysis of changes in the world order in the works of Anne Applebaum. Such methods as systematic, comparative historical and others were used in the research process. A. Applebaum’s articles published before and during the full-scale invasion in the American publication “The Atlantic” were analysed. We managed to identify the main subject of A. Applebaum’s articles: the reasons and motives of Russian aggression against Ukraine; the collapse of democracy in the context of the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine; the problem of the ignorance of threats from authoritarian states, in particular Russia, by the European and American communities; the rethinking of their identity and past by states due to the war on the continent, as well as the use of genocidal hate speech by the Russian authorities to justify the physical and moral destruction of Ukrainians in the past and present. The results of our research will help journalists who consider both the historical context of Russia’s genocidal policy against Ukraine as well as the impact of the war on the international system. The analysis of the works of A. Applebaum is crucial for Ukrainian society as they consider our past and present and their correlation. Keywords: Russian-Ukrainian war; propaganda; Anne Applebaum; Timothy Snyder.
Використання креативних методів навчання під час викладання дисциплін «Історія української журналістики» і «Креативний текст»
Authors: Yatsenko Halyna , Yatsenko Andriy
Published: April 2023

It is emphasized on the use of creative methods in teaching journalism disciplines at the Faculty of Journalism of the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. The main creative teaching methods are described: the brainstorming method, the «circle of ideas» method, the alternative history method, the morphological analysis method, the hyperbolization method, the «Skamper» method, the Synectics methods. It has been demonstrated that creative teaching methods improve the learning effectiveness and new competencies obtaining. Key words: creative teaching methods; online platform; project work; training courses; personality; learning effectiveness.
Нові ролі і функції соціальних медіа у волонтерській діяльності в період російсько-української війни з 24 лютого 2022 року
Authors: Rudyk Myroslava
Published: April 2023

The article studies social media as a communication platform during the war. The set of mass communication tools to meet the audience’s information needs, coordination of volunteer activities, popularization of the volunteer movement, and involvement of the Internet community in helping the Armed Forces were analyzed. During the Russian-Ukrainian war, social media became the platform where the exchange of information takes place much faster; good analytics could be found quickly, which were pushed out of the information space. Also, social media have taken on the role of a platform where you can coordinate work, unite society around important issues, organize assistance to the army, and report on the needs of the Armed Forces. That is why the presentation of volunteering in social media is considered a relevant research topic because the presentation of volunteering in social networks has generally changed the content of blogging. Stars of show business, politicians, people of art, and educational and scientific fields have done incredible things with social media’s help in organizing military aid. We believe that the volunteer movement through social media has expanded the functions and role of these communication platforms, demonstrating the importance of Internet communication and the effectiveness of using the latest media tools in wartime. The historiography of the study covers the works of Ukrainian and foreign scientists. Among them are L. Horodenko, V. Hvozdiev, B. Potiatynyk, G. Synorub, A. Rohulskyi, D. Rashkoff, and others. The war situation in Ukraine has opened up new requests for blogging activities, exceptional support, and initiation of volunteering. The content of bloggers is now 80 percent filled with the topic of war. The presentation of volunteer work is considered individually and collectively on behalf of foundations and public organizations. We believe that a significant advantage of an active volunteer movement in social networks is fast communication, which contributes to the rapid resolution of crucial tasks. Keywords: social media, volunteering, information, war.
ANALISIS NILAI TUKAR PETANI CABAI (Capsicum Annum L.) DAN FAKTOR - FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHINYA PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Liska  , Novita Ita , Masithoh Siti
Published: April 2023

Cabai merupakan salah satu jenis sayuran yang ditanam secara komersial di daerah tropis. Sebagian besar kegunaanya dikonsumsi rumah tangga dan diekspor. Kebutuhan konsumsi masyarakat Indonesia terhadap cabai terus meningkat, pada tahun 2017 produksi cabai 1,206.265 ton dan meningkat pada tahun 2018 sebesar 1.206.750 ton. Namun harga cabai sering mengalami fluktuasi (BPS,2020). Harga cabai yang sangat fluktuatif, dikarenakan adanya pengaruh permintaan dan penawaran di pasar. Dari sisi penawaran, proses penyediaan produksi dan distribusi cabai belum sepenuhnya dikuasai petani, hal ini sangat berpengaruh terhadap harga jual cabai. Harga jual cabai yang naik dan tinggi berdampak terhadap kesejahteraan petani. Indikator untuk mengukur kesejahteraan petani adalah dengan Nilai Tukar Petani (NTP), yang sangat dipengaruhi oleh penerimaan petani dan pengeluaran (pangan dan non pangan). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Nilai Tukar Petani cabai, dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi nilai tukar petani cabai pada masa pandemi covid-19. Metode analisis data yang digunakan ialah analisis deskriptif kualitatif  dan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, 1) Petani yang memiliki NTP > 100 adalah 16 petani cabai, sedangkan yang memiliki NTP < 100 sebanyak 21 petani cabai, dengan perkataan lain sebanyak 16 petani cabai yang sejahtera pada masa pandemic covid-19, dengan rata-rata nilai tukar petani 95,95.; 2) Faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai tukar petani cabai (NTP) secara parsial adalah Luas Lahan, Produktivitas, dan Harga Jual cabai. Sedangkan secara bersama-sama semua variabel dalam penelitian ini berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai tukar petani cabai dengan nilai R square 0,764