bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Soil and atmospheric drought explain the biophysical conductance responses in diagnostic and prognostic evaporation models over two contrasting European forest sites
Authors: Mallick Kaniska , Sulis Mauro , Hu Tian , Jimenez-Rodriguez César Dionisio
Published: September 2023

Diagnosing and predicting evaporation through satellite-based surface
energy balance (SEB) and land surface models (LSMs) is challenging due
to the non-linear responses of aerodynamic (ga) and stomatal conductance
(gcs) to the coalition of soil and atmospheric drought. Despite a
soaring popularity in refining gcs formulation in the LSMs by
introducing a link between soil-plant hydraulics and gcs, the utility of
gcs has been surprisingly overlooked in SEB models due to the overriding
emphasis on eliminating ga uncertainties and the lack of coordination
between these two different modeling communities. Therefore, a
persistent challenge is to understand the reasons for divergent
evaporation estimates from different models during strong
soil-atmospheric drought. Here we present a virtual reality experiment
over two contrasting European forest sites to understand the apparent
sensitivity of the two critical conductances and evaporative fluxes to a
water-stress factor (b-factor) in conjunction with land surface
temperature (soil drought proxy) and vapor pressure deficit (atmospheric
drought proxy) by using a non-parametric diagnostic model (Surface
Temperature Initiated Closure, STIC1.2) and a prognostic model
(Community Land Model, CLM5.0). Results revealed the b-factor and
different functional forms of the two conductances to be a significant
predictor of divergent response of the conductances to soil and
atmospheric drought, which subsequently propagated in the evaporative
flux estimates between STIC1.2 and CLM5.0. This analysis reaffirms the
need for consensus on theory and models that capture the sensitivity of
the biophysical conductances to the complex coalition of soil and
atmospheric drought for better evaporation prediction.
Genotyping of the rs1800440 Polymorphism in CYP1B1 Gene and the rs9258883 Polymorphism in HLA-B Gene in a Spanish Cohort of 223 Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Authors: Saceda-Corralo David , Ortega-Quijano Daniel , Muñoz-Martín Gloria , Moreno-Arrones Óscar M. , Pindado-Ortega Cristina , Rayinda Tuntas , Melián-Olivera Ana , Azcárraga-Llobet Carlos , Burgos-Blasco Patricia , Castañeda-Bermúdez María Elena , Del Castillo Francisco J. , Vañó-Galván Sergio
Published: September 2023

The pathogenesis of frontal fibrosing alopecia has been linked to specific genetic variants. CYP1B1 codes for a component of the cytochrome p450 machinery that is involved in the metabolism of xenobiotic oestrogens. The study of the prevalence of polymorphisms in this gene may help to understand their role in the development of frontal fibrosing alopecia. The aim of this study is to describe the frequency of genetic variations in the alleles HLA-B*07:02 and CYP1B1 in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia. A cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate blood samples from patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia who attended the Dermatology Department at University Hospital Ramón y Cajal (Madrid, Spain), in search of the polymorphisms rs9258883 and rs1800440 in the alleles HLA-B*07:02 and CYP1B1, respectively. A total of 223 patients were included in the study. Among the 83.8% of patients who carried the rs9258883 polymorphism in HLA-B*07:02, 58.7% were heterozygous for this variant and it was not present in 14.8% of the cases. The majority of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia lacked the protective rs1800440 polymorphism in CYP1B1 (75.2%). This suggests a relevant role of this variant in development of frontal fibrosing alopecia. The genetic approach to this condition might influence patient prognosis and therapy options.
La gestión tributaria en la empresa Kitton como mecanismo de cumplimiento de las obligaciones fiscales
Authors:   Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, Leyton Baque Dennisse Roxana , Rodríguez Bravo Argenis Gabriel ,   Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí
Published: September 2023

La presente investigación se fundamenta en la relación de la gestión tributaria como mecanismo de cumplimiento de las obligaciones fiscales en la empresa Kitton S.A., con el fin de verificar el impacto de la aplicación de estos procesos en el desarrollo del cálculo, registro y presentación de valores al Servicio de Rentas Internas quien es el órgano regulador de impuestos dentro del territorio nacional. En el desarrollo metodológico se implementó el alcance descriptivo-correlacional con un enfoque cualitativo, bajo los métodos de análisis-síntesis, deductivo-inductivo e histórico lógico, la información se recopiló mediante las técnicas aplicadas que fueron entrevista y encuesta. Los resultados obtenidos determinan que la empresa reconoce la importancia de aplicar una gestión tributaria óptima, sin embargo, presentan falencias en el desarrollo de los procesos, puesto que existe omisión de acciones, conocimientos desactualizados. Por lo que se concluye que existe un deficiente control y supervisión de actividades en los departamentos
Ripened and Revamped-Adult T Cell Leukaemia/ Lymphoma
Authors: Bajaj Anubha
Published: September 2023

Adult T cell leukaemia/ lymphoma is an aggressive T cell malignant disorder comprised of significantly pleomorphic, miniature to intermediate, mature CD4+ T cells. Factors such as demographic distribution within HTLV1 endemic zones, hypercalcemia, cutaneous lesions and a leukemic phase contribute to disease emergence. Adult T cell leukaemia/ lymphoma incriminates peripheral blood, lymph nodes, spleen, cutaneous surfaces, pulmonary or hepatic parenchyma, gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. Bone marrow may demonstrate diffuse, interstitial or sinusoidal pattern of neoplastic occurrence. Generally, tumour cells are permeated with basophilic cytoplasm, absent intracytoplasmic granules, irregular or poly-lobulated nuclei with homogeneous, condensed nuclear chromatin and miniature nucleoli.
Clinicopathologic Characterization of Double PIK3CA Mutated Advanced Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study from a Single Institution
Authors: H Zhan
Published: September 2023

Objectives: We aimed to characterize the clinicopathologic and molecular features of double PIK3CA mutated advanced breast cancer in a retrospective cohort study. Methods: This retrospective study included 196 advanced breast cancer patients who had the Oncomine next generation sequencing analysis. The clinicopathologic parameters were recorded for each individuals including age, tumor type, grade, ER, PR, HER2, and recurrence free survival. Results: PIK3CA mutations were detected in 77.5% (152/196) of advanced breast cancer patients, 129 (84.8%) of which contained single mutations, 20 (13.1%) of which contained double mutations, and 3 (2%) of which contained triple mutations. Double PIK3CA mutated tumors were mostly seen in postmenopausal women, had lower combined histologic grade, and were enriched in hormone receptor positive human epidermal growth factor receptor negative (HR+/HER2-) disease. Double PIK3CA mutations were more frequently associated with concurrent mutations of ESR1 (p=0.017) and ARID1A (p=0.054) compared to single PIK3CA mutations. No significant progression free survival differences were observed between PIK3CA mutated and wild-type groups and between double and single PIK3CA mutated groups when applied to all patients or HR+/ HER2- patients. Conclusion: Double PIK3CA mutated advanced breast cancer have similar clinicopathologic features as single mutated ones but demonstrate unique molecular features.
A Case of Polymyositis Treated with the Homoeopathic Medicine Lathyrus Satyvus
Authors: Firdaus A Yasmin
Published: September 2023

Polymyositis is one of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, a rare connective tissue disorders defined by the presence of weakness of muscles and inflammation. The estimated prevalence of polymyositis and dermatomyositis is 5 to 22 per 100,000 persons, and the incidence is approximately 1.2 to 19 per million persons at risk per year. Polymyositis rarely occurs in the paediatric age group, and the mean age is between 50 to 60 years. This article is on a case of polymyositis which was completely bed ridden before reaching our hospital. With thorough case taking and finding out the Totality Lathyrus Sativus 200 was prescribed. Muscle strength grading was done to evaluate the improvement before and after treatment. The case started improving within a period of 1 week. The muscle strength grading which was Grade 1 during the beginning of treatment improved to Grade 3 within a period of 1 month. The improvement was gradual and also within a period of 1 month the patient started walking with support. This shows the management of polymyositis with the Homeopathic medicine Lathyrus Sativus.
Supermarket Transaction Records In Dietary Evaluation – the STRIDE validation study.
Authors: Jenneson Victoria , Greenwood Darren , Clarke Graham , Rains Timothy , Shute Becky , Morris Michelle
Published: September 2023

Introduction & BackgroundSupermarket transactions leave a digital footprint which offers insight into dietary habits. Use of transactions in nutrition research has increased, but these data are rarely validated. The STRIDE (Supermarket Transaction Records In Dietary Evaluation) study compares dietary estimates from supermarket transactions with self-reported intake from an online Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ).

Objectives & ApproachWorking with a large UK supermarket, loyalty card customers were recruited to one of four waves (accounting for seasonal dietary variation). Participants completed an online FFQ and consented to sharing their transaction records for one year during the study, and one year prior. The Bland-Altman method was used to calculate agreement and limits of agreement between transactions and intake for daily energy, sugar, total fat, saturated fat, protein and sodium (absolute and energy-adjusted).

Relevance to Digital FootprintsSupermarket transactions are a form of digital footprints data with advantages over survey methods, with regards scalability and objectivity, for monitoring population-level diets.

Results1,788 participants from four UK regions gave consent. 686 participants who completed the FFQ and made purchases during the same period, were included for analysis. Participants were mostly female (72%), with a mean age of 56 years (SD 13). A regression equation for agreement is presented for estimating intake from purchases. Agreement for absolute measures was poor overall, but higher for single-person households and households reporting a higher proportion of total food purchases from the study retailer. Agreement was stronger for energy-adjusted nutrient estimates, particularly fat, with purchase records under-estimating the proportion of total energy intake from fat by just 2%.

Conclusions & ImplicationsThe STRIDE study found that household purchases from a single retailer were a poor proxy for individual-level nutrient intakes. However, close agreement on average energy-adjusted estimates suggests purchases are a good indicator of dietary composition. Supermarket transactions have utility for population dietary assessment, ecological studies, and identifying intervention targets based on dietary patterns. Digital footprint data from transactions can contribute to the design and monitoring of national and local-level interventions.
Healthy foods, healthy sales? Cross-category spillover effects of a reward program promoting sales of fruit and vegetables
Authors: Panzone Luca , Tocco Barbara , Brecic Ruzica , Gorton Matthew
Published: September 2023

Introduction & BackgroundGlobally, consumption of Fruit and Vegetables (F&V) remains below nutritional guidelines. Marketing healthy products can be complex for retailers, and a key challenge is the design of strategies that benefit retailers, e.g., through improved loyalty, and deliver progress on societal goals.

Objectives & ApproachThis study evaluates a point-plus-cash frequency reward program where participants received points by purchasing selected F&V, redeemable against a reward (plush toys in the shape of F&V). We estimate the impact of the program using a difference-in-difference-in-difference model, which compares expenditures in several categories before, during, and after the promotional period, across two different years, and separately for consumers who redeemed a reward and those who did not. Identification includes weighting for the propensity scores, and using an instrumental variable approach.

Relevance to Digital FootprintsThe data refers to grocery expenditure in five categories in the focal retailer for over 268,000 consumers, over 27 weeks for 2 years, as recorded through their loyalty card.

ResultsThe reward program significantly increased expenditures in F&V in the focal retailer during the promotional period. However, results differed depending on reward redemption. For reward-redeemers, the program increased expenditures in F&V as well as in other food categories, an effect that persisted – at a declining rate – after the program stopped. The program had a short-lived effect on non-rewards redeemers, who only increased F&V expenditures during the promotional period.

Conclusions & ImplicationsResults indicate that a loyalty program promoting sales of F&V can create win-win benefits to both society and the retailer: it increases expenditures on healthy foods (F&V), while improving overall loyalty (i.e., expenditures) to the retailer.
Using Data Hazards to support safe and ethical digital footprint research
Authors: Di Cara Nina , Zelenka Natalie , Davis Oliver , Haworth Claire
Published: September 2023

Introduction & BackgroundHealth research using digital footprint data often involves the collection and use of large datasets that contain deeply personal information to make inferences about the course and onset of illness. In this context, innovating responsibly is essential for the field to develop safe, trustworthy and, ultimately, ethical research.

The inherent interdisciplinarity of digital footprints research can be a challenge to this aim, with different fields having different ethical norms and standards. As well as this, there has been a strong focus to date on traditional ethical issues such as privacy, which do not necessarily account for the breadth of issues that arise in data science and internet-based work.

Objectives & ApproachData Hazards is an open-source project that aims to provide a controlled vocabulary of ethical risks (Data Hazards) that can arise from data science research and its implementation. This vocabulary is presented as a set of 11 Hazard labels (v1.0) each with a visual icon and a set of safety precautions.

Over three events in 2021-2022 we invited feedback from researchers who volunteered to take part in a Data Hazards workshop (N=15). They varied from PhD students to professors and worked across a range of disciplines, and were asked to discuss the case of mental health prediction from Twitter.

Relevance to Digital FootprintsSince digital footprint technologies have great potential to pave the way for earlier and more personal medical treatment, it is important for researchers to be able to innovate whilst considering and communicating risk. We can then collaborate to establish effective safety precautions that allow us to maintain research momentum, without compromising safety or trust.

ResultsBased on discussion at the workshops and surveys completed by participants, four main Data Hazards were raised for consideration by the digital footprint research community. These were: 'Lack of Community Involvement' relating to the need to further involve those with lived experience in the development of new technologies; 'Reinforces Existing Bias' due to the potential for automated labelling of ground-truth data to bias training datasets; 'Privacy' given the potential disclosure of sensitive information without consent; and 'Danger of Misuse' due to strong potential for malicious use of such technologies.

Other considerations included the potential psychological risk to those labelling suicide and self-harm content with limited support.

Conclusions & ImplicationsThe Data Hazards identified provide a means of communicating and clarifying ethical concerns so that they can be more easily addressed in this complex and multidisciplinary field. Further collaboration by the research community to develop and agree appropriate safety precautions would help to build trust in these new technologies before they are deployed in practice.
Decoy Effects in a Massive Real-World Shopping Dataset
Authors: Devine Sean , Goulding James , Skatova Anya , Otto Ross
Published: September 2023

Introduction & BackgroundA key premise of rational choice prescribes that decision-makers ought to ignore irrelevant, inferior alternative options. Consider for example the choice between two wines, where the value of an option is computed across two dimensions: quality and price. When deliberating about which wine to choose, one’s propensity to choose between two otherwise equally preferred wines should be not influenced by the introduction of a third clearly inferior option (being both of lower quality and more expensive than one of the original alternatives). Yet, a large body of work suggests that both people and animals routinely violate this premise in their decisions—in laboratory experiments, the introduction of irrelevant “decoys” into a choice set biases decision-making. However, these decoy effects are less understood in large-scale contexts of real-world decision-making, where choice sets can be large, and preference informed by consumers’ histories of experience.

Objectives & ApproachWe explored whether the presence of irrelevant, “decoy” alternative options influenced wine purchases in a large real-world dataset of UK wine purchases. From shopping transaction records, we extracted all red and white wine purchases over a one month period. Our analyses examined 3.6M wine purchases made by 755,158 unique customers.

Relevance to Digital FootprintsWe deployed shopping history data which is a popular example for digital footprints allowing us to track people’s choices and decisions over long periods of time.

ResultsWe find that among pairs of wines that appear across many different contexts (i.e., stores with different product assortments) and trade off on quality and price, the presence of decoy options— similar options that were dominated by the focal option—made consumers more likely to purchase the focal option (a hallmark of the “attraction effect”). Furthermore, we find that sensitivity to this effect depended on consumers’ history of experience with the product, such that frequent shoppers were less likely to be sensitive to decoy effects in their purchase behaviour.

Conclusions & ImplicationsWe examined whether real-world consumer decisions, evidenced in a large dataset of wine purchases in the United Kingdom, were subject to a canonical bias in multiattribute choice: the attraction effect. We found that wine purchases were systematically biased in favour of wines that dominated choice sets—a bias which was not observed when choice sets were not dominated. Together, these results extend laboratory-based accounts of decoy effects to real-world choices, and demonstrate how digital footprints data analysis can be linked to health, especially in terms of decision making which is associated with negative health outcomes.
Biomecânica e Traumatologia do Beisebol
Authors:   Serviço de Ortopedia do Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Pires João , Dias Ricardo , Fernandes Gonçalo , Mendes João ,   Serviço de Ortopedia do Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Lino Moura Diogo ,   Serviços de Ortopedia e Anatomia da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Coimbra, Assistente Hospitalar de Ortopedia do Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra
Published: September 2023

The first references to a sport like what would become baseball were in England, in the 19th century. XVIII, but it was in the United States of America that it became truly popular and a reference sport. The growing popularity of this sport around the world, particularly in the United States of America, but also in Portugal, is also being accompanied by a growing rate of injuries resulting from this sport. Throwing, a key element in baseball, encompasses an extremely well-coordinated kinetic chain and it is demanding at a biomechanical level, reaching extreme medial and lateral rotations on the shoulder, reaching very high launch speeds, in the order of 160 km/h. Most injuries occur in the upper limbs, the most common being ruptures of the glenoid labrum and shoulder rotator cuff and injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow. Knowledge of the prevalence, type and biomechanical origin of injuries associated with baseball allows identifying preventive strategies, as well as learning a more correct throwing technique at a biomechanical and physiological level.
Síndrome de Parsonage Turner em Nadadora de Elite
Authors:   Centro de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação de Alcoitão, Martins da Silva Rui ,   Departamento de Saúde do Futebol Clube do Porto, Pereira Adriana ,   Centro de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação de Alcoitão, Branco Raquel ,   Serviço de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação do Hospital Divino Espírito Santo, Açores, Carvalho Joana ,   Departamento de Saúde do Futebol Clube do Porto, Araujo Paulo ,   Departamento de Saúde do Futebol Clube do Porto
Published: September 2023

Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS) is a rare disorder characterized by sudden shoulder pain followed by neurologic deficits. The exact etiology remains unclear, although a genetic predisposition is suspected in association with a trigger. The diagnosis is made clinically, supported by electrodiagnostic and imaging studies. There is no specific treatment, and the prognosis is generally favorable. This case-report relates to an 18-year-old competitive swimmer who developed left shoulder pain after a flu-like illness, resulting in a deficit of muscle strength and sensitivity. She was diagnosed at PTS and treated with corticosteroids and an individualized rehabilitation program, resulting in resolution of the condition within 6 months. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent long-term sequelae and allow a quicker return to sports activities.
THE TERM AL-HADID IN CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATION (COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE QUR'AN & ITS TAFSEER AND TAFSIR MAFATIH AL GHAIB)
Authors: Milsih Ira Saputra , Fitri Widia , Masuwd Mowafg Abrahem
Published: September 2023

This prompted the author to put forward how the interpretation of verses related to Al-Hadid in the Koran according to the book of the Koran and its Tafsir by the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia as a book of contemporary commentaries and Mafatih al-Ghaib by ar-Razi as a classical commentator. The goal is how to analyze the similarities and differences in the interpretation of the Koran and its Tafsir and Mafatih al-Ghaib. The type of research that the author uses is (Library Research) which is qualitative in nature which originates from the Koran, commentary books and books related to the studies that the author examines. The results of this study indicate that the similarities between the Qur'an and its Tafsir and Mafatih al-Ghaib in interpreting Qs al-Isra verse 50, Qs al-Kahf verse 96, Qs al-Hajj verse 21, Qs Saba verse 10 and Qs al-Hadid verse 25 are both explain the utilization of iron. Meanwhile, the difference is found in Qs al-Hadid verse 25, Qs al-Kahf verse 96 and Qs Saba verse 10. According to the Qur'an and its interpretation, iron is one of the elements that functions to transport acids from the lungs to all body tissues, known as iron. Meanwhile, ar-Razi interprets Qs al-Hadid verse 25 that iron is a weapon that can uphold justice and become a sanction for those who violate Islamic law. Then ar-Razi interprets Qs al-Kahf verse 96 that it is a miracle given by Allah to Zulkarnain and finally in Qs Saba verse 10 ar-Razi explains that the iron has been heated with a very hot hell fire.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A HARD HEART FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF TAFSIR AL-AZHAR
Authors: Fauziyyah Anisah Nur , Asaad Ali Muhammad , Mahmud Abdullah
Published: September 2023

A study that discusses the characteristics of a hard heart from Hamka's point of view contained in Tafsir al-Azhar as a response to the rampant phenomenon of moral violations that have been generalized by many of the general public. The cause of moral violations is caused by the broken character of society due to several factors including family, education, environment, socio-economic status, and the main factor is the fragile condition of the heart that causes a person to have a hard heart. This research focuses not only on the general definition of a hard heart, but also on the characteristics of a hard heart. Primary and secondary data are used as data sources in the qualitative research method. The main information used comes from the Qur'an, traditions, Tafsir al-Azhar, and additional information in the form of books and various other writings related to the hard heart. The research departs from the interpretation of verses that refer to the definition of qalbun qaswah and qalbun ghaliz, which have the meaning of a hard heart. From these two words, the characteristics of a hard heart were found. In the research, it was found that in general, the main character that most dominates the formation of a hard heart is a closed heart and reluctant to accept invitations to goodness from anywhere, which causes other hard heart characters to arise. Another character of a hard heart that is related to moral violations that often occur in society is the lightness of committing repeated sins. This is stated in the interpretation of Tafsir al-Azhar Surah al-Mā'idah (5): 13.
Strategic approach to management oh the development of ecological and innovative activities of enterprises
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Odrekhivsky Mykola , Kohut Ulana ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Zhyla D. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: September 2023

The unsatisfactory environmental situation in Ukraine and the world requires the search for new approaches to the management of enterprises aimed at minimizing the negative impact of industrial and economic activities on the environment. Under such conditions, an important task is the formation of appropriate strategies for managing the ecological and innovative activities of enterprises in order to ensure rational decisions regarding the environmental, social and economic sustainability and safety of both individual economic entities and the country as a whole. Ecologically oriented innovation strategies today combine the ideas of ecological innovations, which are the main factor in ensuring ecologically oriented innovative development of companies and, accordingly, sustainable development. Thus, improvement of strategic management of ecological and innovative activities of enterprises is relevant and necessary. An important task is also the use of elements of artificial intelligence in the implementation of the ecological and innovative activity of the enterprise as an open system in order to optimize the management of this activity, the formation of criteria and indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of the system's functioning. The purpose of the article is to study the problems of eco-oriented management of innovative activity and develop proposals for improving the strategic management of eco-innovative activity of enterprises. In order to develop recommendations for improving the strategic management of ecologically innovative activity of enterprises, in accordance with the tasks that were set, the research examines the essence, purpose, main tasks, advantages and principles of eco-oriented management of innovative activities. Indicators characterizing the effectiveness of ecological innovation activity in Ukraine and the world, the degree of ecological innovation activity were analyzed. Approaches to the formation of ecologically oriented innovative strategies are considered. An organizational mechanism for the development of ecologically-oriented innovative strategies and an organizational structure of an intelligent management system for ecologically-oriented innovative enterprises have been developed. The design of an intelligent management system (IMS) of ecologically oriented enterprises (EOE) as a complex system is aimed at ensuring the greening of production and technological processes of economic entities, the greening of industries, regions, and the country in general. It is expedient to focus further research on improving the environmental friendliness of all business processes, actions and operations of EOE with the use of elements of artificial intelligence regarding the adoption of relevant management decisions.
Features of the development of the first level of the digital economy in Ukraine
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Seliuchenko Nadia , Dobrovolskyi Y. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: September 2023

The study is based on the approach of scientists to distinguish three levels of the digital economy, when the 1st level covers: information services; telecommunications; software and IT consulting; production of components. For the study of the 1st level of the digital economy in Ukraine, the following types of economic activity (TEA) were selected: production of computers, electronic and optical products; publishing software; telecommunications (electrical communications); computer programming, consulting and related activities; provision of information services. These TEA were evaluated according to the following indicators: volumes of sold products (goods, services); the number of employed workers; personnel costs. The sample was formed for the period 2012-2021. Statistical methods, methods of comparison and generalization were used in the research. Programming, consulting and related activities show the highest rate of increase in the volume of implementation during the studied period. The smallest growth is observed in the field of telecommunications, which is explained by the fact that the volume of implementation of communication services in the base year of 2012 exceeded other foreign trade several times. The production of computers, electronic and optical products in 2021 reached the highest value during the studied period. In 2017-2018 and in 2021, the provision of information services in terms of growth rates exceeded computer programming, consulting and related activities. The number of employees in the field of computer programming, consulting and related activities increased by 3.49 times over ten years, and in the field of information services - by 2.55 times. Despite the growth in sales of computers, electronic and optical products, and communication services, the number of employees at these TEA decreased significantly during the period under study. In 2019-2021, the growth trend of employed workers in the following areas was approximately the same: software publishing, computer programming, consulting and related activities; provision of information services. During the studied period, the costs per employee were the highest in the field of telecommunications. Since 2019, spending per employee in computer programming, consulting and related activities has been the lowest. The results of the research can be used to form an information base for making managerial decisions at various levels of the economy.
MENYIASATI KETERBATASAN PUPUK DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DENGAN PENGGUNAAN PUPUK KANDANG SAPI TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN VEGETATIF TANAMAN CABE RAWIT (Capsicum annum L.)
Authors: Lukman Lukman
Published: September 2023

Pupuk merupakan salah satu faktor penentu dalam usaha tani tanaman cabe, sehingga harus  tetap tersedia, akan tetapi akibat dari vandemi covid- 19 ketersediaan pupuk menjadi sangat terbatas bahkan susah mendapatkannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian pupuk kandang sapi terhadap pertumbuhan cabang produktif tanaman cabai (Capsicum annum L.) Percobaan ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok Faktor tunggal  terdiri dari 5 perlakuan, yaitu P0= Tanpa perlakuan, P1= Kompos Pupuk kandang sapi  1 kg + Tanah 4 kg, P2= Kompos Pupuk kandang sapi  2 kg + Tanah 3 kg P3 = Kompos Pupuk kandang sapi  3 kg + Tanah 2 kg P 4 = Kompos Pupuk kandang sapi  4 kg + Tanah 1 kg.     Hasil penelitian terbaik terhadap tinggi tanaman umur 8 MST adalah perlakuan P3 (89,68 cm) disusul perlakuan P1,P2 dan P4 sedangkan tinggi tanaman umur 10 MST, tanaman tertinggi pada perlakuan P1 (100,1 cm) dan jumlah cabang produktif terbanyak umur 8 MST terdapat pada perlakuan P3 demikian pula pada umur 10 MST dengan jumlah cabang 22,8 cabang produktif. Pupuk kandang sapi dapat menjadi pupuk alternatif yang baik untuk pertumbuhan tanaman cabe dimasa pandemi covid-19.
Optimal motion planning of hopping robot based on pseudospectral method during flight phase
Authors: Yingge N. , Xiangyan M. , Ni Y.
Published: September 2023

The energy optimal motion planning of a hopping robot with three links is investigated in the flight phase. Firstly, the conservation equation of angular momentum of the hopping robot in the flight phase is established which is a nonholonomic constraint. Then the energy consumption of the robot in the flight phase is selected as the optimization goal. Given the initial and terminal positions, the Gaussian pseudospectrum method is used to solve the optimal control problem. The simulation results show that the initial angular momentum has a great influence on the performance of the hopping robot. With the zero initial angular momentum, although the flight time can be selected arbitrarily, the greater the flight time, the smaller the energy consumption, the force required by the robot is greater. Thus, it is necessary to select an appropriate value.
Simulation study of impact dynamics during LNG transportation
Authors: Liu B.
Published: September 2023

Abstract: In this study, the Fluent software is utilized to simulate the lateral impact force on a tank during liquid sloshing when the tank is subjected to turns under varying steering accelerations and filling rates. It is observed that at a steering acceleration of 0.5g, the overall force vector pointing in the lateral direction of the tank body significantly increases the likelihood of tipping. A clear trend arises when steering acceleration is held constant; as filling rates range from 0.6 to 0.85, lateral impact forces due to tank liquid sloshing progressively increase with rising filling rates, whereas a decrease in force occurs between filling rates of 0.85-0.9. This analysis reveals that tanker truck safety is relatively high during turning maneuvers when the filling rate is between 0.85 and 0.9 and the steering acceleration is in the range of 0.1-0.4g.
First observations of Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) suggest that it is a transient species in Finland
Authors: Nissinen Anne , Latvala Satu , Lindqvist Isa , Parikka Päivi , Kumpula Raija , Rikala Kati , Blande James
Published: September 2023

Drosophila suzukii, known as the spotted wing drosophila (SWD), is a major pest of berries and stone fruits. In 2014 it was recorded for the first time in the Nordic countries. In this study, we report the first observations of D. suzukii in Finland. The first trap catches of SWD were observed in 2019 in North Savo at a berry farm that handles imported berries. In 2020–2021, no adult flies were trapped at or near the farm, but in August 2022, adult SWDs were caught at the same farm. In 2023, one female of the same haplotype as the flies in previous year was found in mid July, but no further population growth was observed. This suggests that some overwintering events may happen, but lack of overwintered males may hinder the population growth. In 2021–2022, larvae and eggs of SWD were found in several batches of imported berries. Our results suggest that there is a pathway of introduction for SWD up to the farm level. Observed SWD adults in 2022 probably originated from a new introduction rather than an overwintered population, because no SWDs were observed during the two preceding seasons. Identification of D. suzukii specimens was confirmed with PCR and sequencing of the COI region, and four SWD haplotypes were found.
Comparison Analysis of Rates by Unit Cost and INA-CBGs Rates in Hemodialysis Services at Hospital X
Authors: Fibionisa Wina , Ramadhan Yanuar , Nugroho M. Natsir
Published: September 2023

Hemodialysis is a method of kidney replacement treatment in patients with chronic kidney failure. This treatment is carried out routinely with a frequency of 2-3 times a week. This study aims to develop a pattern of hemodialysis rates based on unit cost calculations using the Activity-based Costing (ABC) method and analyze differences with INA-CBGs rates at X Hospital. This study used a quantitative method with a descriptive-analytical research design, which carried out hemodialysis unit cost analysis based on an Activity-based Costing approach, as well as a comparative study to analyze differences in hemodialysis unit costs and INA-CBGs rates.
Sampling in this study used a purposive sampling method with a total sample of 118 hemodialysis measures in December 2021. The data sources used were primary data and secondary data. Data collection used interview and observation methods. The unit cost calculation was carried out using the ABC method, and the different test was carried out using the Wilcoxon Match-Pairs Test. The results showed that the unit cost for hemodialysis services using the ABC method was Rp. 927,554.95. This result is higher than the INA-CBGs rate of Rp. 879,100, - with a negative difference of Rp. 48,454.95 or 5.5% of the INA-CBGs rate for 1 hemodialysis action and Rp. 729,198,542.55 for all hemodialysis actions during 2021. The results of the different tests obtained a p-value lower than 0.05, so that H0 was rejected, and it was concluded that there is a significant difference between hemodialysis rates based on unit cost and INA-CBGs rates. The determinants of the difference in tariffs are the difference in the method of calculation, the amount of employee salary costs, the difference in rates for doctors’ services, the use of consumables, medicines, and supporting examinations, as well as the policy on the use of dialyzer reuse.
Peran Aktor dalam Pengelolaan Objek Wisata Panorama Tabek Patah di Kabupaten Tanah Datar
Authors: Hardianti Siti , Jumiati Jumiati
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyze and determine the role of actors in the management of the Tabek Patah Panorama tourist attraction, Tanah Datar Regency. This research is processed by technical analysis qualitatively with descriptive methods, data collection techniques are carried out through interviews, observation and documentation. While the analysis technique is through the MDAP technique (Manual Data Analysis Procedure).The results show that the management of the Tabek Patah Panorama Tourism Object involves the roles of the three actors, namely the government, the community and the private sector. The local government through the Tanah Datar Tourism Office and the Tabek Wali Nagari Wali has tried to carry out its role as Motivator, Facilitator, although there are still obstacles in the implementation of this role. The community as one of the actors who are targeted in the development of Tabek Patah Panorama Tourism Object provides a participation role in the management of Tabek Patah Panorama as in the role of ideas in the form of facilities and input, the role of Energy, the role of Assets / Objects, the role of skills / abilities and social roles. And the private sector as one of the actors who play a role in supporting the management of the Panorama Tabek Patah tourist attraction provides its role in the form of providing accommodation facilities, transportation, entertainment facilities, shopping shop facilities and providing support for tourist attractions. The three actors in carrying out their roles are also influenced by several supporting and inhibiting factors.
Upaya Polisi Resort Kota Padang (Polresta Padang) dalam Menangani Balapan Liar di Kota Padang
Authors: Rizal Setiawan Heru , Frinaldi Aldri
Published: September 2023

This study intends to determine the efforts of the Padang City Resort Police (Polresta Padang) in Dealing with Wild Races in the City of Padang. This research was carried out using qualitative methods with descriptive qualitative types. In determining the informants by using purposive sampling methods and techniques. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique used by the researcher is data reduction, then data presentation and verification and conclusion. The results showed that the efforts made by the Padang City Police Resort (Polresta Padang) in dealing with illegal racing in Padang City, can be said to have been effective in handling illegal racing that occurred in Padang City. This can be seen from the measurement indicators, namely preventive action, repressive and police administration indicators related to police management, namely operations/methods, supervision, and prosecution. As for the obstacles in the efforts of the Padang City Police Resort (Polresta Padang) in Dealing with Illegal Racing in the City of Padang, namely the lack of coordination received by the Padang City Police in an effort to deal with illegal racing and the lack of awareness of the public who report related illegal racing actions.
Faktor Penghambat Analisis Kebijakan Alokasi Dana Desa dalam Menunjang Pembangunan di Desa Sungai Baung Kecamatan Rengat Barat Kabupaten Indragiri Hulu
Authors: Andini Maya , Malau Hasbullah
Published: September 2023

This study intends to determine the inhibiting factors of village fund allocation policy analysis in supporting development in Sungai Baung Village, West Rengat District, Indragiri Hulu Regency. The research was carried out utilizing a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The research location was carried out in Sungai Baung Village, West Rengat District, Indragiri Hulu Regency. Researchers use purposive sampling methods and techniques. In this study using data types, namely primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques are carried out by interviews, observation, and documentation. To ensure the accuracy of the data, the researchers employed triangulation techniques as a means of validating the information. In terms of analyzing the data, they employed techniques such as data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions from the findings. The results showed that the analysis of the allocation of village funds in supporting development in Sungai Baung village, West Rengat District, Indragiri Hulu Regency was based on Indragiri Hulu Regent Regulation Number 42 of 2020 which in the budgeting process through planning, implementation, administration, reporting and accountability procedures. The allocation of village funds has adhered to the technical guidelines stipulated in laws and regulations; however, there is still room for improvement in its implementation to achieve optimal results. This is due to factors that affect the allocationn of village fundss in supporting development in Sungai Baung village, West Rengat District, Indragiri Hulu Regency, namely public ignorance of the village fund allocation for development andinsufficient land for the development of Sungai Baung village.
Penerapan E-Government dalam Pelayanan Publik melalui Sistem Penandatanganan Elektronik (Sakato Sign) Studi pada DPMPTSP Provinsi Sumatera Barat
Authors: Zandri Ilham , Syamsir Syamsir
Published: September 2023

The research conducted is descriptive research with a qualitative approach, which provides a real picture of the application of Sakato Sign and continuous data analysis process to understand the natural condition of objects. However, the implementation of the Sakato Sign faces several obstacles. First, system limitations that can only be used on Android-based devices, not on various device platforms. Second, dependence on a stable internet connection due to online technology-based systems. Third, errors often occur on the system due to server sharing with other systems. And fourth, the completion time for signing is still not fully in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures. To overcome these obstacles, the Service needs to communicate with related parties, evaluate, repair, and upgrade the Sakato Sign system. Improvement of device compatibility and internet connection management should be pursued. Agencies also need to comply with SOPs and engage in staff training to increase the effectiveness of e-government implementation in public services through the Sakato Sign electronic signing system. Thus, it is hoped that the implementation of e-government can run more efficiently and effectively, provide more accessible public services and increase community satisfaction.
Efektivitas Tata Kelola Obyek Wisata Hutan Mangrove dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian Masyarakat Desa Apar Kota Pariaman
Authors: Tiawarman Hendri , Mubarak Adil
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the management of mangrove forest tourism objects in improving the economy of the people of Apar Village, Pariaman City. The background of this research is the management of mangrove forest tourism objects by BUMDes which is not yet optimal and the level of welfare of the people of Apar Village who have not benefited from the existence of mangrove forest tourism objects. Researchers used a qualitative approach with descriptive qualitative methods. This study uses informant selection techniques using purposive sampling technique. The results of this study indicate that the effectiveness of managing mangrove forest tourism objects in improving the economy of the people of Apar Village, has not been effective. This is because there are still aspects of effectiveness and aspects of economic improvement that have not been fulfilled in the management of mangrove forest tourism objects, namely clarity of goals to be achieved, clarity of strategy for achieving goals, availability of facilities and infrastructure, implementation of effective and efficient tasks that have not been fulfilled. effectively or optimally. Furthermore, based on the economic improvement component, it has not been effective either. This is based on the aspect of increasing regional income, the aspect of increasing the average income of the community and the aspect of increasing the welfare of the community. As well as in the aspect of reducing unemployment rates it is also not very effective because there are still few job opportunities available in mangrove forest tourism objects.