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Does the Idiomatic Language/Informal Structure in Short Videos Have an Impact on the Foreign Language Academic Writing of Young Viewers under Sixteen?
Authors: Xu Yupeng
Published: July 2024

This literature review examines how short videos have affected the digital era, with an emphasis on apps such as TikTok and Instagram. It draws attention to how short videos may drastically alter how people consume material and emphasises the necessity for a well-rounded strategy, particularly with younger audiences. The research also delves into the controversy surrounding the use of casual language in educational settings, with experts voicing varying opinions on how it affects formal writing abilities. It highlights the potential advantages of brief video material for language learning, such as improved comprehension and vocabulary retention. It demands that platforms for short videos be included in instructional frameworks in a curated manner. It notes a research lack in the systematic evaluation of instructional practises designed for this medium, despite the potential of short videos in education. This review offers a thorough synopsis of the many effects of brief video material in the digital age.
The Influence of Psychosocial Factors on the Popularity of Consumer Behavior
Authors: Zhang Tongyu
Published: July 2024

This essay delves into the profound impact of psychosocial factors on the emergence and diffusion of popularity, highlighting the intricate dynamics that govern consumer preferences. The herding effect, wherein individuals follow the majority, is a pivotal force shaping trends. Consumers are drawn to products or ideas with widespread acceptance, influenced by the collective consciousness of society. Aesthetics also wield significant influence, as visually and sensory pleasing attributes enhance a product's appeal, contributing to its popularity. Moreover, the compelling drive of social affiliation emerges as a powerful force shaping consumer choices. The inherent human need for belonging and acceptance influences product selection, amplified by social media platforms where individuals showcase preferences, creating virtual spaces for exchanging ideas and trends.In conclusion, the interplay of psychosocial factors, including the herding effect, aesthetic appeal, and social affiliation, profoundly shapes the landscape of consumer popularity. Recognizing and understanding these influences are crucial for businesses, marketers, and policymakers navigating the ever-evolving societal context of consumer behavior. By acknowledging the potency of these factors, stakeholders can strategically leverage them to anticipate and respond to shifts in consumer preferences, ultimately fostering successful engagement in the dynamic marketplace.
Keep or Break: The Biblical Basis for Tithing in Medieval Europe
Authors: Liu Shumin
Published: July 2024

The biblical teaching is that, on a practical level, tithing embodies an ideal division of labor with distinct responsibilities. By tithing to the Church, Christians provide the clergy with the necessities of life, enabling them to concentrate on the sacraments without having to worry about worldly matters, and at the same time, offer material support for the holy ministries of the Church, helping to improve the financial situation of the Church. On the level of faith, tithing is an expression of faith in God. The voluntary and full payment of the tithe is a great manifestation of one's faith in God. It maintains the harmonious relationship between God and man, which brings God's abundant blessings to man. The Church in Medieval Europe collected tithes based on the clear and strong scriptural basis of the Bible. However, in practice, the Church abused the tithe to enrich itself and ignored the poor lives of the people, which was destructive to God's good intention in the establishment of the tithe and was not in accordance with the teachings of the Bible.
The Current Research Status and Progress of Bipolar Disorder
Authors: Duan Siliang
Published: July 2024

Bipolar disorder is a common but serious mental illness with extremely high mortality and a high suicide rate. It has variable symptoms of both depression and mania and can separate into three types of sub-types---bipolar disorder type I, bipolar disorder type II and Rapid cycling bipolar disorder. So far, scientists and medical researchers had got a lot of success in the field of bipolar disorder. Therefore, this paper proposes to conclude the recent research to discuss the status and progress of bipolar disorder, which mainly discusses the history of bipolar disorder, symptoms, treatments, and possible etiology; this paper will discuss them from the view of genetic and environmental. Besides, this paper specifically focuses on the recent innovative discovery of genetic etiology and genetic model treatment methods.
'Choosing this major because I am a girl?'-Gender Differences of Major Preference
Authors: Guo Tingting
Published: July 2024

The essay here is going to give a systematic summary of the potential reasons affecting the choice of college majors of the students, especially the formation of the disparity in scientific majors and humanistic majors. Moreover, the consequence of the disparity is also discussed here. Utilizing ecological theories and cognitivism, the reasons are divided into external factors such as social and family environment, gender stereotype and policies, and internal factors such as self-perception, future development and sense of qualification. A systematic review helps to emit outdated and false information and find out solutions for the problem. Also, revealing the dilemma of males and females, the society would give more freedom for them to choose their major out of their own willingness. In addition, as gender equity and education equity are always a heat topic in contemporary society, efforts should be put to fix the problem and contribute to the civilization of human.
The Dilemma of Women in the Workplace
Authors: Zhai Qianjing
Published: July 2024

Influenced by historical factors, women are often in a disadvantaged position in the workplace and in life. First of all, in the workplace, sometimes women and men are not paid equally even though they make the same contributions in the workplace. In addition, society often assumes that women need to take care of the family, resulting in women needing to adjust the balance between work and family. At the same time, men often do not have this problem. Second, young women entering the workforce are often vulnerable to sexual harassment by male leaders and bosses. This adds to the difficulties women face in the workplace. These inequalities are fundamentally caused by the subconscious existence of gender inequality in society and disrespect for women. This unequal treatment inhibits the enthusiasm of female employees and is not conducive to the guarantee of work efficiency. This paper analyzes the dilemma of women in the workplace and the causes of these difficulties, aiming to propose solutions to help women get out of the dilemma in the workplace, further realize gender equality in social status, and protect women's human rights.
The Impact of the Preferences of High School Students on Art on Their Personality Traits
Authors: Shen Shiyu , Song Yanran , Ye Lingfan
Published: July 2024

Art has long been regarded as a reflection of the human experience, with its diverse forms and styles offering glimpses into the depths of human emotions, thoughts, and beliefs. Thus, it is widely acknowledged that art appreciation is subjective. Starting from our subjective initiative, from a certain perspective, art preferences are related to the inherent personality characteristics of individuals, and even a group of people with similar personality characteristics have the same art preferences, which leads to one intriguing area of investigation revolves around the potential connection between art preference and personality traits. Art preference refers to an individuals subjective liking for specific artistic styles, genres, or themes. It is a personal aspect of aesthetic experience that has long fascinated scholars and art enthusiasts. Meanwhile, personality captures enduing patterns of thoughts, feelings and behavior that shape our interaction with the world.
The Association Between Mental Health and Different Sexual Orientations
Authors: Liu Xinyu
Published: July 2024

In society, many bisexual or homosexual people suffer from depression and other mental diseases because of social factors such as social prejudice and social opinion. This work will focus on the relationship between mental health and sexual orientation, and it will also develop a detailed understanding of the factors that affect sexual orientation. By combining these factors, the paper concluded that bisexuals are more likely to suffer from depression, and heterosexuals are less likely to suffer from depression. This article also summarize some factors of mental health problems led by bisexuality, which are sexual orientation-based discrimination, bisexual invisibility and erasure, and lack of bisexual-affirmative support. In addition, this paper also involves a survey, which research about teenagers opinion toward sexual orientation, it emphasizes that people should always maintain an objective and tolerant attitude towards all kinds of people. People do not need to understand people with different sexual orientations, but they should respect them.
What Could the United Nations General Assembly Do When the United Nations Security Council Is Deadlocked
Authors: Yang Yilin
Published: July 2024

At a time when the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is so deadlocked that it has difficulty performing its responsibilities in international peacekeeping, conventional opinions tend to focus on reforming the UNSC to find solutions. However, when faced with these issues, the role of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) cannot be ignored. As the main organ of the United Nations, the UNGA has a wider representation with 193 member states compared to the 15 members of the UNSC, which means that the UNGA can reflect the different opinions and interests of different countries. In addition, the UNGA can provide the necessary funding for peacekeeping missions, ensure their effectiveness, and exert political pressure on Member States to resolve conflicts and facilitate peace negotiations through the recommendations it approved. These characteristics indicate that UNGA has the full potential and qualifications to play an active role in international peacekeeping operations. This work is dedicated to arguing that when the UNSC is unable to perform its duties, the UNGA has the legitimacy and rationality to assume the secondary role of maintaining peace through the application of the Uniting for Peace Resolution and the establishment of subsidiary bodies and making feasible recommendations based on these perspectives.
Modeling e-commerce retailer demand using Stacking Ensemble and K-means clustering patterns.
Authors: Xie Ziyi , Xie Qiyang
Published: July 2024

Demand forecasting plays a crucial role in e-commerce. By accurately forecasting product demand, e-commerce companies can better manage inventory levels and decrease excess or out-of-stock situations, thereby reducing inventory costs and increasing customer satisfaction. To address the issue of the traditionally low accuracy in market demand forecasting by practitioners who relied on manual experience, this paper proposed a demand forecasting model for e-commerce retailers based on a Stacking ensemble model. The paper successfully modeled and analyzed past user behavior data from JD.com platform, and the model achieved automated forecasting of future demand based on historical data. Upon testing, the proposed Stacking ensemble model demonstrated RMSE (Root Mean Square Error) is 256.34 and 1-WMAPE is 0.916 close to 1, indicating that the model performed well and was capable of accurately predicting the demand for these products. Additionally, this paper also employed a K-means clustering model based on a cost function to classify products into five distinct categories according to their demand characteristic indicators and product attribute indicators.
Impacts of El Nino on renewable energy industry and fishery and aquaculture industry around the pacific
Authors: Liu Xintian
Published: July 2024

The effects of climate change on the world economy come into view in recent years, in El Nino is one of the most intricate and solid problems in predicting its occurrence and mitigating its effects. Former studies include its impacts on fishery and aquaculture, agriculture and major crops and the renewable energy market. Possible impacts include reproductive failure of fish, worsening well-being of people in coastal consortiums, decreasing production in maize, especially in warmer regions and decreasing efficiency and quantity of wind power production. Observed regions varied from the South American Coast and Peruvian waters to Malaysia, but neither of them compared the differences between each region as their major part. In this paper, fixed effects and dummy variable regression are used to evaluate El Ninos impact on fishery and renewable energy industries and contrast the differences between Japan, the USA and Australia. Results show that El Nino has a clear restraint on both industries but a stable increase in renewable energy production makes the relationship positive. Among the countries, Japan is the most restrained in both industries while the USA is the least affected. Among the different renewable energy sources, solar energy is promoted while hydro energy is restrained.
A finite volume formulation for one-dimensional Stefan problems
Authors: You Truman
Published: July 2024

This paper presents a numerical formulation that combines the finite-volume method with a time-dependent boundary-fitted coordinate system to tackle the moving boundary problems for the one-dimensional (1-D) heat equation. Following the formulation process, an algorithm was created with the help of the linear algebra package Eigen to generate the data for the numerical solution. Four benchmark cases of heat conduction were investigated by this approach and compared to the analytical solution: a fixed boundary case, the liquid phase of a melting process, the solid phase of a melting process, and an ablating process. The results demonstrate the capability of the presented numerical formulation in efficiently solving the general 1-D heat problems, especially the one-phase Stefan problems, as well as the consistency of the numerical and analytical solutions. Future works can strive to extend the formulations to Stefan problems of two phases or higher dimensions. The work can then be extended to real-life applications, such as the spacecraft re-entry ablation process, and the process of iceberg melting, demonstrating its critical value in solving practical problems.
Gender difference in coronary artery disease
Authors: Chen Rong
Published: July 2024

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) continues to exert a substantial impact on global health, being the main factor causing morbidity and mortality in North America and Europe. Men and women have different incidences of CAD and risk factors, which has been widely reported across populations. In light of a notable scarcity of studies examining the variation in CAD risk among different subgroups. We investigated how cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and age affect CAD risk in different sex and smoking groups. Method: Framingham Heart Study, a longest-running cardiovascular epidemiological investigation used furnishing valuable insights into CAD risk. Investigating the relationship between these characteristics and the occurrence of CHD involved using logistic regression. Result: For blood pressure variable among smoking group, there were significant increase in male group (=0.0255, P<0.001) compared with non-smoking group (=0.0164 in male, =0.0162 among female group, P<0.001) and reduction among female group (=0.0089, P<0.001). Within the female group, the age variable exhibited a notable reduction in smoking group (=0.0460, P=0.0020) compared with the non-smoking group (=0.0829, P<0.001). After adding the interactions between smoking and blood pressure, smoking and age. In the male group, both smoking and the interaction become insignificant, whereas in the female group the interaction is significant. Conclusion: Our study suggested that high level of glucose, total cholesterol and blood pressure increased the risk of CAD. By dividing into subgroup, we discovered that the combined presence of smoking and increased blood pressure, and of smoking and age could potentially exert a more adverse effect on pressure wave reflection in women compared to men.
The importance of neuroplasticity and excitability of adult-born neurons in alleviating depression and anxiety-like behaviour in mice
Authors: Lai Jiawen
Published: July 2024

The increase in excitability of newborn adult neurons had been shown to have an antidepressant effect in rodents in previous studies, however whether the same result would apply to mature neurons remains unknown. This paper therefore proposes two experiments that investigate the role of neuroplasticity and mature neuron excitability in reducing depressive behaviour in rodents. Old neurons are known to have reduced neuroplasticity compared to newborn neurons, and the main factor influencing this seems to be the reduced NMDA:AMPA receptor ratio in mature neurons. By knocking out the NR1 gene that codes for the NMDA receptor in newborn neurons, experiment one investigates whether reduced neuroplasticity in the rodent hippocampus would induce anxiety-like behaviour, thus the importance of adult hippocampal neurogenesis (AHN) in maintaining neuroplasticity in the brain and normal affective behaviour. Subsequently the artificially made-mature neurons in the hM4Dq+ tamoxifen inducible Cre-recombinase transgenic mouse line are being activated through injection of tamoxifen followed by CNO, which increases neuronal excitability. This is hypothesised to reduce depressive behaviour to an extent however less effective than activating newborn neurons. These experiments can potentially be valuable in the application of relevant depression treatments in humans, alongside with the maintenance and stimulation of AHN with regards to its anti-depressive effect
Internet-based treatment for Autistic Spectrum DisorderAn overview
Authors: Liu Shuman , Wang Yixin , Sun Zixuan
Published: July 2024

Internet-based therapies have emerged as effective alternatives to traditional face-to-face therapies, demonstrating efficacy in treating mental health problems and providing accessible care, especially in this post-pandemic world. Moreover, the unique characteristics of the Internet offer promising opportunities to cater to the unique requirements of patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) , emphasizing profound impact that can be achieved through internet-based therapy in revolutionizing existing therapeutic paradigms. However, investigation of online therapy for adults and older individuals with ASD is currently limited. This systematic review provides a summary of the status of existing research investigating the application of Internet-based therapies on individuals with ASD, including Virtual Reality-based interventions, Artificial Intelligence-based interventions and other online therapies. The primary objectives are to assess the efficacy of Internet-based therapies as treatments for individuals with ASD. Additionally, potential differences between Internet-delivered therapies and traditional face-to-face therapies are also being explored. By providing a comprehensive analysis of both Internet-based and traditional therapy modalities, this review aims to contribute to our understanding and delivery of more effective therapeutic options available for individuals with ASD. Future directions on better therapeutic choices are discussed, as well as the need for addressing the existing research gap towards elder population.
Data analysis of lung cancer incidence
Authors: Li Minhao , Liu Qiyue , Zhang Baoyi , Sun Jiachen
Published: July 2024

Lung cancer has been widely considered as a global high incidence-disease, and its incidence is related to many factors, like smoking, genetics, and other diseases. This paper aims to model and analyse a database to further study the relationship between the incidence of lung cancer and other factors by utilizing a clinical database containing the patient information such as disease diagnoses, age, gender, and smoking. The model finds that patients with allergy and swallowing difficulty have significantly high incidence of lung cancer, while smoking does not show a highly positive association with lung cancer in the model which is widely confirmed should be highly related with lung cancer. The problem could be related to the sample in the database, since most of people in the dataset are getting respiratory diseases who are more likely to quit smoking. Finally, the paper discusses the associated causes of lung cancer and potential risks that other diseases may have based on the model result.
Japan's nuclear water disaster on international law
Authors: Li Longen
Published: July 2024

With the development of human science and technology, the ecological environment is also destroyed. One particularly big source of contamination recently is the release of contaminated water from Japan's nuclear reactors. The nuclear waste generated in the operation of nuclear facilities and reactors is radioactive and inevitably causes environmental pollution. If there are mistakes in the operation process and operation procedures, it will lead to nuclear accidents, cause huge environmental disasters, damage human health and cause difficult to estimate property losses. After the cabinet meeting, the Japanese government announced that it will start to discharge contaminated water from the reactors of the Fukushima nuclear power plant from the 24th. According to this idea, the Fukushima nuclear power plant will continue to discharge contaminated water for at least the next 30 years. According to this incident, many media and experts are judging the consequences of this incident and what to do in the future. So, how should we deal with and view this incident? So the first thing to look at is how this is regulated or violated in international law. In the future, more international solutions and actions will be needed to maintain world peace and health.
Using biomaterials to treat myocardial infarction
Authors: Cao Siyuan , Niu Jiangheng , Yao Lin
Published: July 2024

Myocardial infarction (MI) as a risky disease, raises the awareness of the public. It results in insufficient oxygen supply due to cardiovascular blockage and ultimately leads to extensive cell necrosis. Hence, biomaterial-based therapy, angioplasty, and cardiac patches are exposed for the two stages of MI and indicate a promising direction for future MI treatment. This paper focuses on the biomaterials applicable to them one by one, including (1) The crucial function of angioplasty in treating MI; the discussion of its efficacy, mechanics, and results; analysis of clinical studies, material improvements, procedural advancements, and both the effectiveness and limitations of angioplasty. (2) The application of cardiac patches for post-MI treatment; synthetic or natural patches with different structures; review and highlight how these patches promote tissue repair and functional recovery; and the advantages and disadvantages of each patch.
The evolution of silicon integrated circuit technologyfrom scaling to lower power consumption
Authors: Pu Heng
Published: July 2024

With the rapid development of silicon-based microelectronics industry, the silicon-based microelectronics industry are reaching a point where microelectronics can no longer simply scaled to increasingly small sizes, and power consumption controlling are becoming increasingly important. The article starts from the early development of silicon integrated circuit and addresses how the focus transferred from scaling to scaling to lower power consumption. Based on that, the article makes a systematic review of all the technologies of contributing to lower power consumption, from designing to manufacturing, from architecture to circuit level. The article also introduces new devices and architectures adapting 3D integrated circuit and stacking technology as well as the FE-FET transistor and FE-RAM. Meanwhile, the development of lithography technology is also discussed. And a brief outlook on the future development of silicon integrated circuit technology is given.
An introduction to integrated circuit for non-expert
Authors: Liu Yuchen , Liu Shiyi , Xu Zhengyang , Deng Haozhe
Published: July 2024

Integrated circuit (IC) has transformed the field of electronics and technology. In this work, we provide a straightforward introduction to IC for non-experts, covering the beginning and growth of IC from its initial conception in the late 1950s through its ongoing evolution in the modern era. We explore the significant impact of IC on various aspects of daily life, including healthcare, transportation, entertainment, etc. We will talk about how to understand IC, types of IC, its development, and applications. Learning about IC is so important for everyone in this era because it almost has a strong connection with our daily lives, so our modern world can not go on without IC. You could not imagine how the world would work if we did not have IC technology. So, this article aims to let non-experts know about the essential role of IC in our interconnected world and illustrate how the IC has shaped our daily lives and inspired technological advancements.
Apply multiple machine learning models to diabetes prediction
Authors: Qin Shitong
Published: July 2024

Diabetes mellitus, a pervasive and chronic metabolic disorder, imposes a substantial burden on global health systems due to its requirement for lifelong management and the myriad of complications associated with inadequate control. The ability to accurately forecast the onset of this disease is paramount, as it enables preemptive interventions and tailored treatment strategies that can significantly mitigate its impact. This paper investigates the application of machine learning techniques and deep learning models in diabetes prediction. This paper makes use of the Pima Indian Diabetes Dataset (PIDD) from Kaggle, which has 768 data entries and eight characteristics like blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index (BMI). Various algorithms, including Support Vector Machine (SVM), Decision Trees(DT), Random Forest(RF) , and Fully Connected Neural Network (FCNN), are implemented and compared. Identifying the strengths and limitations of each model, the results emphasize the potential of advanced computational models in improving the accuracy and clinical usefulness of diabetes prediction. The best-performing model is the FCNN model, with a test accuracy of 78.67% and an AUC value of 83.36%.
Research on the performance of hybrid vision models based on ViT
Authors: Chai Bowen
Published: July 2024

ViT is a model proposed by the Google team in 2020 to apply a transformer in image classification, although it is not the first paper to apply a transformer in visual tasks, because of its model is simple and effective, and scalable, it has become a milestone work in the application of transformer in CV field, and has also triggered the subsequent related research. The core conclusion of the original ViT paper is that when there is enough data for pre-training, ViT outperforms CNN, breaks through the limitation of the transformer's lack of inductive bias, and can achieve better migration results in downstream tasks. However, when the training dataset is not large enough, ViT usually performs worse than ResNets of the same size, because Transformer lacks inductive bias, a kind of a priori knowledge, assumptions made in advance, compared with CNN. Through its innovative architecture and powerful performance, the visual representation transform (ViT) model continues to advance the field of computer vision, while facing some challenges and room for improvement. With the deepening of research and the continuous development of technology, ViT is expected to play a greater role in more practical applications. The article aims to explore the advantages and applicability of the ViT model and tries to construct a hybrid visual model to improve its generalization ability for different types of datasets, demonstrating the hybrid model's significance in improving the performance of the ViT model.
Integrating a machine learning-driven fraud detection system based on a risk management framework
Authors: Guo Lingfeng , Song Runze , Wu Jiang , Xu Zeqiu , Zhao Fanyi
Published: July 2024

This article explores the application of machine learning techniques, specifically focusing on ensemble methods like Random Forests, for detecting fraudulent activities in digital financial transactions. Highlighting the evolution from traditional statistical approaches to modern machine learning models, it underscores the effectiveness of Random Forests in handling the inherent challenges of imbalanced datasets typical in fraud detection scenarios. Using a Kaggle dataset of credit card transactions, the study optimizes Random Forest parameters through rigorous parameter tuning, achieving significant improvements in model performance metrics such as Area Under the Curve (AUC). The findings underscore the critical role of machine learning in enhancing fraud detection capabilities, emphasizing the ongoing evolution and future potential of these methodologies in financial risk management.
Pengaruh Pemupukan Anorganik Pada Budidaya Tanaman Tebu (Saccharum officinarum L.) Varietas PSKA 942 di Pusat Penelitian Perkebunan Gula Indonesia
Authors: Atmojo Hadi Wiryo , Machmudi Machmudi , Nursandi Fatimah , Puspitasari Arinta Rury
Published: July 2024

Tanaman tebu (Saccharum officinarum L.) merupakan tanaman penghasil gula utama dan salah satu bahan pangan penting kebutuhan pokok masyarakat Indonesia. Karena tanaman tebu mempunyai kebutuhan unsur hara yang tinggi, maka persediaan unsur hara dalam tanah cepat berkurang. Oleh karena itu, perlakuan berbagai pupuk yang efektif merupakan persyaratan penting untuk mencapai hasil yang optimal. Tujuan penelitian mengetahui respon tanaman tebu pada perlakuan dosis pupuk anorganik terhadap fase pertumbuhan hingga fase pemanenan (produksi). Rancangan yang digunakan adalah RAK Non Faktorial, data yang diperoleh di uji dengan analisis ragam ANOVA taraf 5%, apabila berpengaruh nyata maka dilakukan uji lanjut BNJ taraf 5%. Variabel pengamatan meliputi jumlah batang, tinggi batang, diameter batang, jumlah ruas, brix, bobot per batang dan produktivitas tebu. Pada hasil penelitian perlakuan dosis pupuk yang menunjukkan produktivitas dan nilai brix tebu terbaik diperoleh pada perlakuan B (dosis ZA Plus 700 kg/ha + NPK 15-10-15 300 kg/ha).Kata Kunci: tebu, pemupukan, unsur hara, hasil
Influence of Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorus Fertilizers with Foliar Application of Micronutrient of Iron, Zinc and Manganese on Bulb Characteristics of Single Flower Tuberose Plants (Polianthes Tuberosa, L.)
Authors: Sabah Abdalghani
Published: July 2024

The global market for flowers and ornamental plants is expected to expand at a rate of approximately 6.3% over the next five years, reaching an estimated value of $57.4 billion USD by 2024. Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.), a summer flower cultivated by small-scale growers primarily for export. The study was aimed to cultivate tuberose plants in Al-Jabal Al-Khader region, introducing them as a new cut flower crop, as a source for tuberose, and leveraging their economic potential. A field experiment was conducted over two summer growing seasons to investigate the impact of different levels of compound fertilizer (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, NPK 4:4:4) in application rates (0, 500, 1000, and 1500 kg.ha-1) and foliar sprays of micronutrients iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), and a )mixture of these three elements) on tuberose bulbs. The experimental design was a completely randomized block design split-plot with three replications. The NPK fertilizer levels were randomly assigned to the main plots, while the micronutrient treatments were allocated to the subplots. The study found that varying rates of NPK fertilization did not significantly affect the number of bulbs per plant over the two growing seasons. In contrast, the application of micronutrient foliar sprays had a notable impact, with the mixture of Fe, Zn, and Mn yielding the highest significant increase in bulb number per plant in both seasons. It is recommended to apply a mixture of the three micronutrients (Fe, Zn, and Mn) as fertilizer to produce high-quality Tuberose plants for various decorative purposes in landscaping.
Ciri Visual Bentuk Arsitektur Masjid Lama Gang Bengkok dalam Akulturasi Budaya
Authors: Yulianto Yulianto
Published: July 2024

Medan City has a variety of ethnicities and cultures that cannot be separated from its past (history). The city of Medan, which is now known as "miniature of Indonesia", has diverse ethnic groups such as Malay, Javanese, Chinese, Tamil, Arab and European descendants. The Old Gang Bengkok Mosque is a mosque located in the city of Medan, precisely in Kesawan Village, West Medan District. This mosque was built by a merchant from China, Tjong A Fie, so that the characteristics of Chinese identity have strong characteristics in the ornaments as an implementation of an internal cultural mix, namely Malay culture and Chinese culture, in the mosque building. The result of this research is to search for data information regarding the visual characteristics of the architectural forms in this mosque so that later this collective visual data can enrich knowledge regarding the internal combination of different cultures but can be harmonious in one visual unity. The research methodology in this study uses descriptive qualitative.

Kota Medan memiliki ragam etnis, budaya yang tidak dapat dilepaskan dari masa lalunya (sejarahnya). Kota Medan yang dikenal sekarang sebagai “miniatur Indonesia” memiliki suku bangsa yang beragam seperti Melayu, Jawa, Tionghoa, Tamil, Arab, dan keturunan Eropa. Masjid Lama Gang Bengkok adalah masjid yang terletak di kota Medan, tepatnya di Kelurahann Kesawan, Kecamatan Medan Barat. Masjid ini dibangun oleh saudagar yang berasal dari China, Tjong A Fie, sehingga ciri khas identitas Tionghoa memiliki karakteristik yang kuat dalam ornamen sebagai penerapan perpaduan intern budaya yaitu budaya Melayu dan budaya Tionghoa pada bangunan Masjid tersebut. Hasil penelitian ini adalah untuk mencari informasi data mengenai ciri visual bentuk arsitektural yang ada pada masjid ini sehingga nantinya kolektif data visual ini dapat memperkaya keilmuan mengenai perpaduan intern budaya yang berbeda tetapi dapat harmonis dalam satu kesatuan visual. Metodologi penelitian pada penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif.
PENGARUH PENGUNGKAPAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, PROFITABILITAS DAN LEVERAGE TERHADAP AGRESIVITAS PAJAK PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2016-2018
Authors: Siregar Cindyloisa , Lumban Gaol Romasi
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of using Corporate Social Responsibility, Profitability (ROA) and Leverage on Tax Aggressiveness in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sample in this study was obtained by purposive sampling, with a sample of 39 companies with a period of 3 years so that the total was 117. The analytical method used was multiple linear regression test and hypothesis testing using t test and F test with a rate of 5%. The results of this study indicate that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has no effect on tax aggressiveness, profitability has no effect on tax aggressiveness, and Leverage has a positive and significant effect on tax aggressiveness. Simultaneous test results show that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Profitability and Leverage have a significant effect on tax aggressiveness in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Profitability, Leverage, Tax Aggressiveness
ANALISIS HARGA POKOK PENJUALAN DALAM RANGKA MENINGKATKAN LABA PADA UD. TAHU CITRA DOLOKSANGGUL
Authors: Silalahi Rianda , Sembiring Sabeth
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze the cost of goods in order to increase profits at UD. Tahu Citra Doloksanggul. The population in this study is sales, the cost of production which includes: raw material costs, direct labor costs, factory overhead costs, cost of goods sold, operating expenses and company profits since the establishment of UD. Tahu Citra Doloksanggul 2003-2022. The research sample is sales, the cost of production which includes: raw material costs, labor costs, factory overhead costs, cost of goods sold, operating expenses and company profits in 2020-2021. The data collection technique used is the documentation technique. The data analysis technique used is descriptive.
            Based on the results of research and discussion, it is concluded that the calculation of the cost of goods sold in 2020 is Rp. 1.023.740,000 and in 2021 it is Rp. 1.076.240.000. In 2021 it will increase due to an increase in raw material prices. The purchase price of raw materials in 2020 is Rp. 10.500 per kg, increasing in 2021 to Rp. 11.200. This can affect the calculation of the cost of goods sold and also on UD. Tahu Citra profit. Know Image. Efforts to increase profits at UD. Tahu Citra by minimizing costs related to the cost of goods sold amounting to Rp. 1.021.340.000. Where the elements of cost of goods sold are minimized, namely: raw material costs Rp. 831.600.000, labor costs Rp. 120.000.000, and factory overhead costs Rp. 69.740.000. With the decrease in the cost of goods sold, UD. Tahu Citra will be able to increase profits by Rp. 192.640.000
 
Keywords: Cost of Goods Sold, Increase Profit
ANALISIS REALISASI PENERIMAAN PAJAK KENDARAAN BERMOTOR SEBELUM DAN SELAMA PANDEMI COVID 19DI KANTOR SAMSAT PEMATANGSIANTAR TAHUN 2019-2020
Authors: Nababan Canro , Lumban Gaol Romasi
Published: July 2024

The aim of this research is to find out whether there is a significant difference between motor vehicle tax revenues before and during the Covid 19 pandemic at the Pematangsiantar Samsat office. The data used in this research is secondary data. The sample used is motor vehicle tax revenue data before and during the 2019-2020 Covid-19 pandemic. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical tests and paired difference tests (paired t-test). Based on the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between Motor Vehicle Tax revenue before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Apart from that, the non-natural disaster of the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on Motor Vehicle Tax revenues at the Pematangsiantar Samsat office.
PENGARUH UKURAN PERUSAHAAN, LEVERAGE, CAPITAL INTENSITY DAN PROFITABILITAS TERHADAP AGRESIVITAS PAJAK
Authors: Haloho Flora Maida , Saragih Afni Eliana
Published: July 2024

The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of company size, leverage, capital intensity and profitability on tax aggressiveness in food and beverage companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) in 2019-2021. The sampling technique was purposive sampling and 20 companies were determined to be the sample. Statistical tests found that the coefficient of determination (R square) was 0.211. This means that company size, leverage, capital intensity and profitability together influence tax aggressiveness, namely 21.1%. The research results found that company size and leverage had a positive and insignificant effect on tax aggressiveness. Capital intensity has a negative and insignificant effect on tax aggressiveness. Profitability has a negative and significant effect on tax aggressiveness.
PENGARUH PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH, DANA ALOKASI UMUM DAN SISA LEBIH PERHITUNGAN ANGGARAN TERHADAP BELANJA MODAL PADA KABUPATEN YANG ADA DI PROVINSI SUMATERA UTARA PERIODE 2017-2021
Authors: Sinaga Monika Romasari , Purba Imelda Rimenda
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of Regional Original Revenue, General Allocation Fund, and Remaining Budget Calculation Surplus on Capital Expenditures in Regencies in North Sumatra Province for the period 2017-2021. The population of this study were 25 regencies in North Sumatra Province. The sampling method used was purposive sampling method, so that 6 districts were obtained with a 5-year research period. The research method used is quantitative using secondary data sourced from the website of the Directorate General of Fiscal Balance of the Republic of Indonesia. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistics, then classical assumption testing, multiple regression analysis and hypothesis testing. Based on the discussion, it shows that Regional Original Revenue has a positive and significant effect on Capital Expenditure, this can be seen from the partial test calculation obtained from the tcount value of 3.333 with a significance value of 0.003. General Allocation Fund has no effect on Capital Expenditure, this can be seen from the partial test calculation obtained from the tcount value of -0.446 with a significance value of 0.659. And, SiLPA has no effect on Capital Expenditure, this can be seen from the partial test calculation obtained from the tcount value of -0.348 with a significance value of 0.731. Simultaneously, Regional Original Income, General Allocation Fund, and SiLPA have a positive and significant effect on Capital Expenditure, this can be seen from the simultan test calculation obtained from the f-count value of 6,174 with a significance value of 0,003.
PENGARUH PELATIHAN, KOMPETENSI DAN DISIPLIN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN BAGIAN PRODUKSI PT. TOR GANDA PMKS TAHUAN GANDA AEK KORSIK
Authors: Siringo-Ringo Enjelina , Tinambunan Anitha Paulina
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan, kompetensi dan disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan bagian produksi PT. Tor Ganda PMKS Tahuan Ganda Aek Korsik. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui angket, dokumentasi dan wawancara. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif, dengan 95 responden diambil secara purposive sampling. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan SPSS versi 23.00. Dari hasil t menunjukkan bahwa  secara parsial pelatihan, kompetensi dan disiplin kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara parsial terhadap kinerja karyawan. Dari Uji F menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan pelatihan, kompetensi dan disiplin kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai. Koefisien determinasi sebesar 0,720 artinya kinerja karyawan dapat dijelaskan oleh variabel pelatihan, kompetensi dan disiplin kerja sebesar 72%, sedangkan 28% lainnya dijelaskan oleh variabel lain yang tidak termasuk dalam penelitian ini.
PENGARUH KOMITMEN, KOMUNIKASI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN DI PT. HILON SUMATERA
Authors: Sitompul Pandapotan , Tinambunan Anitha Paulina , Ritonga Sinar , S Joni Kristian Firdaus
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menjelaskan pengaruh komitmen, komunikasi dan lingkungan kerja terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan pada PT. Hilon Sumatera. Data diperoleh  langsung dari responden (karyawan) pada PT. Hilon Sumatera. Jumlah populasi penelitian ini adalah 53 orang dan jumlah sampel melalui sampling jenuh atau sensus adalah 53 orang. Teknik analisa yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah uji validitas dan reliabilitas, regresi linier berganda, dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel komitmen, komunikasi dan lingkungan kerja secara bersama-sama (simultan) berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan di PT. Hilon Sumatera. Sedangkan secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa komitmen berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan di PT. Hilon Sumatera dengan nilai koefisien regresi 0,257 dan nilai signifikansi 0,015 < 0,05 (lebih kecil dari nilai toleransi kesalahan). Komunikasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan di PT. Hilon Sumatera dengan nilai koefisien regresi 0,407 dan nilai signifikansi 0,001< 0,05 (lebih kecil dari nilai toleransi kesalahan). Lingkungan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan di PT. Hilon Sumatera dengan nilai koefisien regresi 0,305 dan nilai signifikansi 0,020 < 0,05 (lebih kecil dari nilai toleransi kesalahan)
PENGARUH ETOS KERJA, DISIPLIN DAN PENGEMBANGAN KARIR TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN CU TALENTA PEMATANG RAYA
Authors: Purba Bella , Tinambunan Anitha Paulina
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine and explain the influence of work ethic, discipline and career development on the performance of CU employees Raya Talent. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires and documentation techniques. The research method used is quantitative, with 32 respondents taken using saturated or census sampling. Data analysis in this study used SPSS version 23. From the partial test results the t test shows tcount 2.716 > ttable 1.701 and the significance level is 0.011 < 0.50 proving that work ethic has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. tcount 4.213 > ttable 1.701 and a significance level is 0.000 < 0.50 proving that discipline has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. tcount 2.717 > ttable 1.701 and a significance level is 0.11 < 0.50 proving that career development has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The F test shows Fcount 46.232 > Ftable 2.67 with a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05 proving that work ethic , discipline and career development have a positive and significance effect on employee performance. The coefficient of determination (R Square) of 0.826 means that employee performance can be explained by work ethic , discipline and career development by 82.9% while another 17.1% can be explained by other variables that are not included in this study such as training and selection.
PERBANDINGAN ABNORMAL RETURN DAN LIKUIDITAS SAHAM SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH STOCK SPLIT STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Harahap Riris A. , Munthe Kornel
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the comparison of Abnormal Return and Stock Liquidity before and after a Stock Split in companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2020 period. The population in this research is all companies listing the study on companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2020 period, totaling 713 companies. By using purposive sampling, 30 samples of companies that met the criteria and used the Event Study design approach were obtained. This study uses secondary data. The data analysis technique used was the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test non-parametric statistical test. The results of this study indicate that there is no significant increase in the average abnormal return before and after the stock split. While the second hypothesis based on the results of the Wilcoxon signed rank test shows that there is a significant increase in the average stock liquidity before and after the stock split.