bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of ADME gene polymorphisms on pemetrexed pharmacokinetics in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer: A prospective study
Authors: Kumar Sharath , Shriyan Bharati , Patil Anand , Yadav Snehal , Jadhav Shraddha , Asar Mashfa , Krishnamurthy Manjunath Nookala , Patil Vijay , Joshi Amit , Noronha Vanita , Prabhash Kumar , Gota Vikram
Published: March 2024

Background:

Pemetrexed is an approved first-line treatment for advanced non-squamous, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The pharmacokinetics of pemetrexed is highly variable. Evidence of altered clinical response and toxicity of pemetrexed due to genetic polymorphisms in the folate pathway has generated interest to explore the pharmacogenetic effects on drug exposure and outcomes.

Objectives:

We evaluated the effect of polymorphisms in the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME) genes on the pharmacokinetics of pemetrexed in patients with non-squamous NSCLC.

Material and Methods:

This was a pharmacokinetics-pharmacogenetics correlation study. We enrolled 50 adult patients with non-squamous NSCLC who were planned for treatment with pemetrexed and had adequate hematologic, renal, and hepatic functions. The pharmacokinetics samples were collected after pemetrexed administration, either through a traditional or sparse sampling strategy. The levels were determined using a validated Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method. Six single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from the patients’ germline deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the solute carrier family 19 member 1 (SLC19A1), methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), and gamma-glutamyl hydrolase (GGH) genes were genotyped using the PharmacoScan array platform. The pharmacokinetics parameters were calculated using non-compartmental analysis (NCA) in Pumas v1.1.0 (Pumas-AI Inc., Baltimore, MD). Mann Whitney U test or Kruskal-Wallis test were used to compare the pharmacokinetics parameters across genotypes.

Results:

The observed values of systemic clearance, volume of distribution, maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) and total systemic exposure (AUC0-inf) were 2.47 (1.34) L*h-1, 3.76 (3.0) L, 136.8 (61.95) µg/ml and 314.85 (152.56) µg*h*ml-1, respectively. No clinically relevant covariate effect of ADME gene polymorphisms on the pharmacokinetics of pemetrexed was identified. Cmax and AUC0-inf were not significantly different between the wildtype, heterozygous and homozygous populations for any of the SNPs evaluated.

Conclusion:

ADME gene polymorphisms have no significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of pemetrexed. The evidence is insufficient to support genotype-guided dosing of pemetrexed in patients with non-squamous NSCLC. (Funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research)
Surgical outcome of inferior oblique anteriorization in unilateral superior oblique palsy with large angle hypertropia
Authors: Mansour Mona N. , Hegazy Hanan S.
Published: March 2024

Purpose

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of unilateral inferior oblique (IO) anteriorization as a single muscle surgery for treatment of unilateral superior oblique palsy (SOP) with large angle hypertropia.

Patients and methods

This is a retrospective study that included 28 patients, for whom IO anteriorization was performed for treatment of ipsilateral SOP with large angle hypertropia more than or equal to 20 prism diopters (PD). The patients were evaluated preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively for the vertical deviation (VD) in primary position and in adduction. Residual hypertropia less than or equal to 6 PD in primary position postoperatively was considered a successful outcome, together with improvement of the abnormal head tilt.

Results

The mean age of the patients was 30.75±17.05 years. The mean preoperative VD in the primary position was 25.29±4.50 PD. It significantly decreased postoperatively to 5.54±5.25 PD (P<0.001). The mean preoperative VD in adduction was 30.57±7.89 PD and decreased postoperatively to 8.50±5.27 PD (P<0.001). The preoperative IO overaction grade was 2.61±0.99 and decreased postoperatively to 0.39±0.50 (P<0.001). Successful outcome was reported in 75% of the cases and improvement of head tilt occurred in 78% of the patients.

Conclusion

IO anteriorization could be a simple one muscle surgery to correct large angle VD associated with unilateral SOP with a favorable outcome.
Testicular Compartment Syndrome in a Case of Fulminant Necrotizing Orchitis
Authors: Das Snehasis , Prakash Sagar , Sunil Julia , Shaikh Oseen Hajilal , Kumbhar Uday Shamrao
Published: March 2024

Testicular compartment syndrome (TCS) impedes the microcirculation in the testicle, resulting from increased venous resistance or an extraluminal compression that might lead to a cascade of hypoxia, ischemia, and gangrene. We report a case of fulminant necrotizing orchitis occurring in a 45-year-old immunocompetent patient in the form of TCS. The patient underwent imaging, which suggested extensive localized right testicular abscess formation, for which the patient underwent guided drainage from the abscess. Subsequently, the patient was started on culture-sensitive intravenous antibiotics. Due to the failure of conservative treatment and symptomatic deterioration, we planned scrotal exploration. Intraoperatively, we found that the testicular tissue was necrotic and completely replaced by frank pus, with an already ruptured tunica, due to higher compartmental pressure. The patient underwent a right orchidectomy. The postoperative course in the hospital was uneventful. We report that this case as TCS is rare, and all surgeons should be aware of such possibility of occurrence.
Navigating the digital landscape: Relationship between type of internet use and well-being among students—A mediation and moderation analysis
Authors: Dolly Sapam Kiran , Samantaray Narendra Nath
Published: March 2024

Background:

The amount and frequency of internet use are often used to forecast its pros and cons, with mixed findings. After COVID-19, technological advances and sociological upheavals have shown the internet’s ability to support numerous activities, necessitating a change in internet use. Beyond internet use frequency, it has been advised to examine why people use it and how it affects their well-being. Hence, we aimed to investigate the various mediators and moderators in the relationship between the quality of internet use (type of activity) and well-being. Further, we investigated whether user attributes such as initial age and frequency of internet use moderate the influence of internet use quality on problematic internet use, loneliness, and well-being.

Methods:

131 students in Manipur who were 18 years old were included in this cross-sectional study. Self-rated measures of the Adult Internet Usage questionnaire, Internet Addiction Test, and Mental Health Continuum-Short Form assessed internet use, dependence, and well-being.

Results:

Loneliness mediates the association between well-being and internet behaviors related to personal use-self-actualization (BootSE = .53, BootLLCI = .10, BootULCI = 2.18), cultural use-belonging (BootSE =.57, BootLLCI = -2.23, BootULCI = -.02). Average online hours moderate economic use-education, loneliness, and well-being (BootSE =.13, BootLLCI = -.55, BootULCI = -.04).

Conclusion:

To conclude, the effectiveness of internet use affects well-being differently depending on the type of activity. After a certain point, even seemingly good internet activities may have diminishing returns.
Understanding Patient–Doctor Relationship via a Sample of Iraqi Doctors
Authors: Alkhudhairi Jamal Mahmood
Published: March 2024

Background:

Rapid changes in health-care delivery system and sociopolitical climate have resulted in considerable strain on doctor–patient relationship. Doctors’ role is to install positive energy within the patient, through which sick people find relief from suffering. Without it, there continues to be more confusion, fear, and doubt.

Objective:

This study aims to understand the social dimensions of Iraqi doctor misbehavior and malcommunication with patients.

Subjects and Methods:

A cross-sectional study, with a tool consisting of two sketch drawings representing an agonizing misbehavior scenario for a female gynecologist encountering a pregnant patient, and a male orthopeditian encountering a disabled male patient. Scenarios were presented to a convenient sample of 155 Iraqi doctors in Baghdad, striking their feelings, to generate rich comments.

Results:

About two-thirds of doctors were female, and the majority were nonspecialists. Only 7.1% of doctors (with significant gender difference) offered an excuse for the misbehavior. Around 80% of doctors expressed patient sympathy. Scenario understanding showed significant doctors’ gender difference. Two-thirds of doctors stated reasons and suggested solutions for the misbehavior. Main reasons stated were commercialization of medicine (23.8%), loss of today’s doctor humanity (18.1%), and profession power and ability to threat (15.2%).

Conclusion:

Although doctor–patient misbehavior is not unprevalent, most Iraqi doctors disagree with it. The majority express professional sympathy. Less than tenth of doctors stand by misbehavior, trying to give excuses. Commercialization of medicine, loss of doctor’s humanity, professional power, and malcommunication are emerging challenges for future Iraqi doctor–patient relation.
Renal Manifestation of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Authors: Ashok Shalini , Kalyan Meenakshi , Reddy Vamsavardhan , Sumangala S.
Published: March 2024

A young female presented with facial puffiness and swelling in both lower limbs for 3 months, distension of the abdomen, and breathlessness on exertion for 1 month with a history of hypertension and hypothyroid on regular treatment. On general physical examination, there were pallor, bilateral pitting edema, tachycardia, and blood pressure of 190/100 mmHg. Abdominal examination revealed shifting dullness. Respiratory and cardiovascular systems were normal. Fundoscopy revealed Grade 1 papilledema, and the rest of the neurological examination was unremarkable. Investigations showed normocytic normochromic anemia, serum creatinine of 1.6 mg/dl, and hypoalbuminemia; urine R/E showed significant proteinuria; and anti-U1 ribonucleoprotein particle antibodies were positive. Two-dimensional echocardiography showed mild concentric left ventricular hypertrophy and mild pericardial effusion. Ultrasonography abdomen showed bilateral renal parenchymal disease and moderate ascites. Renal biopsy revealed diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis and lupus nephritis Class IV. Renal manifestation is very rare in mixed connective tissue disease as an initial presentation.
A case study of depression: A holistic exploration through the lens of biopsychosocial dynamics
Authors: Sarkar Bubul , Ali Arif , Paul Fayaz Ahmad
Published: March 2024

Depression is a complex mental health condition influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. Psychiatric social workers play a crucial role in conducting comprehensive assessments and implementing interventions to address the multi-dimensional nature of depression. This case study seeks to evaluate the psychosocial factors associated with a case of depression and to implement an intervention based on the biopsychosocial approach. This single subject case study explores the effectiveness of the bio-psycho-social model in comprehending depression and its treatment through psychiatric social work intervention. The study employs a pre- and post intervention baseline assessment, utilizing tools such as social history Performa, family assessment device, Beck depression inventory, Self-esteem Scale, Social Adaptive Functioning Evaluation, Multi-dimensional Perceived Social Support Scale, and a family questionnaire. The case referred from the Outdoor Department at Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, Assam, for psychiatric social work assessment and intervention. The results exhibit a significant improvement in pre- and post intervention scores, indicating enhanced daily functioning, reduced depression, increased insight, heightened awareness regarding illness, and improved self-esteem. This study underscores the importance of a biopsychosocial approach in understanding and treating depression comprehensively. The findings emphasize the efficacy of psychiatric social work interventions within this framework, contributing to improved clinical outcomes and facilitating the client’s understanding of their illness. The integration of biological and psychosocial aspects in treatment is essential, necessitating a holistic theoretical paradigm.
A prospective interventional study on efficacy of fractional carbon dioxide laser in primary cutaneous macular amyloidosis
Authors: Sakthibalan Roshany , David Brinda G , Menon Roshni
Published: March 2024

Background: Macular amyloidosis (MA) represents a common variant of primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis (PLCA). Many therapeutic modalities, including topical and systemic medications, phototherapy, photochemotherapy, dermabrasion, and lasers have been suggested for PLCA with variable efficacy. Over the past decade, several studies have reported successful treatment of PLCA with different types of lasers. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of fractional carbon dioxide laser (FrCO2) in primary cutaneous MA. Methods: Using the consecutive sampling technique, 30 clinically confirmed cases of MA aged 18 years and above attending the dermatology out-patient department were recruited for a prospective, single group, interventional study. Each patient received three sessions with 4 weeks interval and then subsequently monitored for 20 weeks. The degree of pigmentation, rippling, itching, overall progress, and patient satisfaction were graded and compared for each patient. SPSS software version 23.0 was used for data analysis. Results: There was a statistically significant (P < 0.001) improvement in the mean percentage of the degree of pigmentation, itching (P < 0.001), and rippling scores (P = 0.03). Marked patient satisfaction was noted at 20 weeks. The excellent safety profile was noted. Conclusion: Our study has shown a positive response to treating MA with FrCO2 laser. Patients were highly satisfied, as there was a significant reduction in itching, pigmentation, and area of the skin lesion with no significant side effects. Our study points towards better efficacy of FrCO2 laser in MA with a good safety profile and better patient satisfaction.
Posttreatment symptoms in hypothyroidism and correlations with thyroid-stimulating hormone and free triiodothyronine and free thyroxine: A ThyPRO-based follow-up study
Authors: Davis Ashika , Idiculla Jyothi Mariam
Published: March 2024

Background:

Treatment of primary hypothyroidism with levothyroxine does not fully alleviate its symptoms. Though there have studies to correlate levels of tri-iodothyronine with symptomatology, its role still remains controversial.

Aims:

To study symptoms of hypothyroidism before and after levo-thyroxine therapy using ThyPRO 39 scores and to correlate these with thyroid hormone levels.

Materials and Methods:

This quasi-experimental study was conducted at the in and outpatients’ departments of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology of St John’s Medical College Hospital. Patients were enrolled if they were aged over 18 years and were diagnosed with hypothyroidism (TSH>/= 10 IU/l). Pregnant ladies and patients who had undergone radioiodine therapy or were diagnosed with thyroid cancers were excluded.

Results:

A total of 46 (F=28) patients were enrolled into the study. The mean age of the study group was 41.63 +/-SD 12.078 years.Among hypothyroid symptoms at diagnosis, Tiredness and Emotional Susceptibility had the highest effect size. Tiredness, Cognitive complaints and Depressive symptoms had significant negative correlation with fT3.While Goitre, Tiredness, and Cognitive complaints showed significant association with TSH, no correlations were noted with fT4 and many scores. There was a statistically significant negative correlation between fT3 and post therapy domain scores of Goitre, Tiredness, Impaired Daily Life and Impaired Social Life. There was a significant difference in the QoL domain between those with and without co-morbidities, the latter group having lower scores signifying better QoL.

Conclusion:

Symptoms of hypothyroidism may have a correlation with fT3 levels. Larger well-designed studies with supplementation of T3(triiodothyronine) and correlation with symptoms and tissue levels of fT3 will give conclusive answers.
Analysis and Improvement of the Application of Playground Sports Posture Detection Technology in Physical Education Teaching and Training
Authors: Xu Jie
Published: March 2024

INTORDUCTION: The goal of human posture detection technology applied in the field of sports is to realise the indexing of sports norms, to provide scientific guidance for training and teaching, which is of great significance to improve the quality of sports.OBJECITVES: Aiming at the problems of incomplete features, low accuracy and low real-time performance of sports posture detection and recognition methods.METHODS: In this paper, a method of sports pose detection based on snow melting heuristic optimisation algorithm of deep limit learning machine network is proposed. Firstly, by analyzing the process of motion pose detection, extracting the feature coordinates of Blaze-Pose and Blaze-Hands key nodes, and constructing the motion pose detection recognition system; then, optimizing the parameters of the deep extreme learning machine network through the snow-melt optimization algorithm, and constructing the motion pose detection recognition model; finally, through simulation experiments and analysis, the accuracy of the proposed method's motion pose detection recognition can reach 95% and the recognition time is less than 0.01 s.RESULTS: The results show that the proposed method improves the recognition accuracy precision, robustness and real-time performance.CONCLUSION: The problem of poor generalisation, low accuracy and insufficient real-time performance of the recognition application of the motion pose detection and recognition method is solved.
Metabolic disorders in prediabetes: From mechanisms to therapeutic management
Authors: Ping Wen-Xin , Hu Shan , Su Jing-Qian , Ouyang Song-Ying
Published: March 2024

Diabetes, one of the world's top ten diseases, is known for its high mortality and complication rates and low cure rate. Prediabetes precedes the onset of diabetes, during which effective treatment can reduce diabetes risk. Prediabetes risk factors include high-calorie and high-fat diets, sedentary lifestyles, and stress. Consequences may include considerable damage to vital organs, including the retina, liver, and kidneys. Interventions for treating prediabetes include a healthy lifestyle diet and pharmacological treatments. However, while these options are effective in the short term, they may fail due to the difficulty of long-term implementation. Medications may also be used to treat prediabetes. This review examines prediabetic treatments, particularly metformin, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, vitamin D, and herbal medicines. Given the remarkable impact of prediabetes on the progression of diabetes mellitus, it is crucial to intervene promptly and effectively to regulate prediabetes. However, the current body of research on prediabetes is limited, and there is considerable confusion surrounding clinically relevant medications. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the pathogenesis of pre-diabetes mellitus and its associated therapeutic drugs. The ultimate goal is to facilitate the clinical utilization of medications and achieve efficient and timely control of diabetes mellitus.
Chiglitazar and Thiazolidinedione in patients with type 2 diabetes: Which is better?
Authors: Reddy Kotha Sugunakar , Gaur Archana , Varatharajan Sakthivadivel , Morya Arvind Kumar
Published: March 2024

This published Meta-Analysis by Lin et al is an indirect comparison between two drugs Chiglitazar and Thiazolidinedione which are commonly used for glycemic control in type-II diabetes mellitus. In terms of safety and efficacy, this Meta-Analysis is inconclusive.
Review article Railway station in Khabarovsk. History of changes at Khabarovsk-1 station
Authors: Melnikova S. D.
Published: March 2024

The object of the study is the railway station Khabarovsk-1, Khabarovsk. Particular attention is paid to the reconstruction of the railway station building, the station square with architectural monuments. The analysis of literary and photographic sources traces the history of the creation of the station at various historical stages.

The novelty of the study lies in the union of information about the stages of change in the station square and the station building from the beginning of its creation to the present, with the names of architects and sculptors.
The Effect of Economic Value Added (EVA) and Market Value Added (MVA) on Stock Returns
Authors: Nisa Khairun , Santoso Budi , Burhanudin Burhanudin
Published: March 2024

This study analyze the factors that affect stock returns in food and beverages companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 2017-2020 period. The variables in this study are Economic Value Added (EVA) and Market Value Added (MVA). This research was conducted using multiple linear regression analysis. The data collection tools used are literature study and documentation with purposive sampling method. The sample used in this study were 12 companies from a total population of 30 companies. The results of this study indicate that the higher or lower the value of Economic Value Added (EVA) does not affect the value of Stock Return, as well as the higher or lower value of the Market Value Added (MVA) also does not affect the Stock Return.
Many Patients Will Experience Stool and Bowel Movement-Related Symptoms After Treatment for Colorectal and Anal Cancer-A Descriptive Study
Authors: Oggesen Birthe T
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Stool-related late complications have a major impact on patients’ quality of life. The objective of this study was to investigate stool and bowel movements as late complications to colorectal and anal cancer treatment.

Methods: We performed a prospective cohort study from a single center using patient reported outcome measurements. We included patients who had surgery for colorectal and anal cancer from October 2019 to January 2022. This was supplemented by a subgroup of patients with late complications after chemo-radiation therapy for anal cancer. The study population comprised 293 patients. The main outcome included descriptive data on stool and bowel movement related complications. We used the Low Anterior Resection Symptom score (LARS), St Mark´s incontinence score, Bristol stool form scale, Patient Assessment of Constipation Symptoms Score (PAC-SYM), colostomy impact factor and self-rated health on a visual analog scale as measurement tools.

Results: The low anterior resection symptom score was median 36 (range 24-41) in patients with rectum cancer, for patients with anal cancer it was 39 (4-41), for patients with a right or left sided hemicolectomy it was 26 (4-41) and 25 (0-41), respectively.

Conclusion: Patients who had surgery for rectum cancer had in 90% of the cases major Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS). Patients who underwent surgery for colon cancer would in about one third of the cases experience stool or bowel movement impairments. Patients with anal cancer who had chemo-radiation therapy experienced a very high degree of stool and bowel movement impairment.
Using big data for optimizing advertising campaigns in social networks
Authors: Krasniqi Arjan , Maksutaj Berat , Januzaj Erblin
Published: March 2024

In the digital era, advertising on social networks has become a crucial element of marketing strategies. With the increasing number of users on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and others, companies have unprecedented opportunities to target and engage consumers. This paper aims to examine the role and importance of Big Data usage in optimizing marketing campaigns on social networks. In an era where data is limitless, Big Data has become a valuable resource for businesses looking to understand consumer behavior and improve the efficiency of advertising campaigns. In this paper, we will shed light on the history and development of Big Data, including their volumes and sources. We will explore the potential of Big Data and categorize their sources to better understand how they can be leveraged for social media marketing. Furthermore, we will analyze the benefits and challenges of using Big Data in marketing. Additionally, we will examine cases where the use of Big Data has failed to optimize advertising campaigns on social networks and focus on the influence of Big Data in digital marketing, including personalization and sales promotion. We will also explore the technologies and methodologies used for making marketing decisions using Big Data. This study concludes that Big Data offers exceptional potential for innovation in the field of advertising on social networks, helping companies cope with rapid changes in consumer preferences and market dynamics. The results indicate that the strategic use of Big Data can lead to a deeper understanding of consumer behavior and offer a competitive advantage in a crowded and fast-paced market.
Impacto de Plataformas virtuales interactivas en el desarrollo del lenguaje en niños con Trastorno del Espectro Autista
Authors: Martínez Shirley Elizabeth Borbor , Ríos Jefferson Borys Díaz , Jiménez Luis Lesther Robinson , Baldeón Diana Patricia Macías
Published: March 2024

El presente estudio se centra en abordar las dificultades comunicativas de niños con Trastorno del Espectro Autista, explorando cómo las plataformas virtuales pueden mejorar su desarrollo lingüístico. El objetivo principal es evaluar la efectividad de estas plataformas en la comunicación verbal y autonomía de los niños con TEA. Se adoptó un enfoque metodológico mixto, destacando el uso de encuestas dirigidas a docentes como principal instrumento de recolección de datos. Los resultados reflejan una percepción positiva por parte de los docentes, quienes muestran un alto grado de acuerdo sobre la eficacia de las plataformas virtuales para mejorar la comunicación y facilitar el aprendizaje de vocabularios en niños con TEA. Se destaca la interactividad de estas plataformas como un motivador significativo para la participación de los niños en las sesiones de desarrollo del lenguaje.
Analisa Metode Backpropagation Dalam Memprediksi Jumlah Perusahaan Konstruksi Berdasarkan Provinsi di Indonesia
Authors: Muhammad Kurniawansyah  , Rafiqotul Husna  , Raichan Septiono  , Agus Perdana Windarto  , Putrama Alkhairi
Published: March 2024

This research aims to analyze the number of construction companies in Indonesia and gain an understanding of the trends and characteristics of the construction industry in that country. In this research, data related to the number of construction companies is analyzed using available sources such as government statistical reports, industry publications, and other secondary data sources. The data we use in this research is data on the number of construction companies by province in Indonesia from 2016-2021 which was taken from the website of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) using the backprogation artificial neural network (JST) method. The analysis results show that the number of construction companies in Indonesia has increased significantly in recent years. It is hoped that this research will encourage strong economic growth and increasing investment in the infrastructure and property sectors has driven demand for construction services. In addition, government policies that support the construction sector, such as infrastructure development programs and regulations that facilitate foreign investment, also contribute to the growth in the number of construction companies. Apart from growth trends, this research also identifies several characteristics of the construction industry in Indonesia. The industry is dominated by small and medium-sized companies operating locally, although there are also large companies involved in large-scale projects. Competition in this industry is fierce, with companies vying to win construction contracts and develop a competitive advantage. The architectural models that we use in this research are 6 architectural models, of which the best architectural model will be obtained. The architectural models include 5-11-1-1 with an accuracy percentage of 61.8%, 5-12-1- 1 with an accuracy percentage of 70.6%, 5-14-1-1 with an accuracy percentage of 82.4%, 5-18-1-1 with an accuracy percentage of 64.7%, 5-20-1-1 with an accuracy percentage of 70.6%, 5-22- 1-1 with an accuracy percentage of 73.5%. So the best architectural model is obtained, namely the 5-12-1-1 model which produces an accuracy rate of 82.4%. with a Mean Square Error (MSE) of 0.00099997 with an error prone of between 0.001-0.05. These results are quite good in predicting the number of construction companies based on provinces in Indonesia
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Atlet Renang Sumatera Utara Untuk Kejuaraan Tingkat Nasional Dengan Metode ARAS Dan ROC
Authors: Dwi Hardiyanti
Published: March 2024

In this study, researchers used the ROC method and the ARAS method while the criteria used in the selection of North Sumatran swimming athletes for the national championship were Physical, Age, Weight, and Distance. A decision support system is a computer-assisted decision support process to assist decision support by using certain data and models to solve some unstructured problems. The calculation results from the application of the ROC method & the ARAS method were declared successful in testing the system in the assessment and ranking of the selection of North Sumatran swimming athletes for the national level championship based on the criteria inputted for alternatives. Then provide a definite assessment answer for swimming athletes who represent North Sumatra for the national level championship based on the final score obtained.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Perangkingan Dalam Pengajuan Mesin EDC Dengan Metode Oreste
Authors: Doni Almahera
Published: March 2024

The BCA Merchant analyst team found difficulties in determining the decision to submit the best prospective Merchant because it was still manual. Sometimes it resulted in decisions that were not right on target when they were given but the EDC machine was not used by the business owner because the business location was not strategic and quiet, as a result Bank BCA suffered losses due to spend cost or machine maintenance costs every month. To overcome this problem, decision making for the submission of BCA EDC machines using the ORESTE method is applied so that the problem has been resolved. Ranking in the Oreste Method in this study takes the highest value based on data calculated from predetermined variables and criteria. The end of the calculation based on the Oreste method will give the highest to lowest preference value, the highest result is the best value from the calculation process carried out in the application for the EDC machine and the proper and unworthy merchants are found in its teaching.
Perancangan Aplikasi Absensi Karyawan Dengan Deteksi Wajah Menggunakan Metode Eigenface
Authors: Tamba Susi
Published: March 2024

Attendance is one of the most important repetitive transactions, because it is related to the productivity of employees and is one of the indicators of controlling human resources (HR) which aims to increase the potential of human resources and is used for efficiency. Current technological developments make it possible to create a system that can assist humans in recognizing a digital image. One area that is currently being developed is pattern recognition. This technology identifies a person's special physical characteristics. Examples of pattern recognition, for example, are face recognition, iris recognition, and fingerprint recognition. specific databases. Broadly speaking, the process of facial recognition is that the webcam camera captures the face. Then obtained a value of R, G, B. By using the initial processing, after that the facial processing stage is carried out using the eigenface method. In this eigenface method there are several core stages, namely: converting faces into matrices, calculating the FlatVector average, determining the eigenface values ??and carrying out the face identification process by looking for the eigenface values ??that are close to it. One of these facial recognition can be developed to become an attendance application that can be applied in the company to prevent manipulation of absenteeism by employees.
Analisis Penerapan Jaringan Saraf Tiruan Backpropagation dalam Memprediksi Penjualan Produk Es Kristal
Authors: Anjani Dila Dwi , Prakasiwi Cindy , Windarto Agus Perdana
Published: March 2024

Ice Crystal Inti’s factory is the only producer of the ice crystals in Pematangsiantar. Untill now, the factory uses a simple system for recording sales, which creates difficulties in predicting sales. Preeiction calculation manually has a fairly high level of risk and hampers the sales performance process. For this reason, the factory need a system that can calculate sales predicting for ice crystal products and reduce that risk of lost. This study aims to make predictions using Artificial Intelligence with the Backpropagation algirithm. The data used is sourced from the Ice Crystal Inti’s Factory in Pematangsiantar for the 2020-2021 period. The process is done by dividing the training data and testing data to obtain the best architectural model. The training architecture model used to predict sales of ice crystal products is : 11-2-1; 11-25-1; 11-50-1; 11-50-75-1; dan 11-100-1. From a series of trials, the best pattern of the backpropagation architecture is 11-2-1 with a Means Square Error of 0.0009997950, an epoch of 414557, and an accuracy of 75% which will then be used to make predictions.
Evaluation of Salesperson Performance in the Sales Allowance Decision Support System Using the MARCOS and PIPRECIA Methods
Authors: Hadad Sitna Hajar , R Metha Abhishek , Setiawansyah Setiawansyah , Sulistiani Heni
Published: March 2024

Optimal salesperson performance is the main key to a company's success in achieving sales targets and business growth. A reliable salesperson is not only able to sell products or services, but also has the ability to build strong relationships with customers. The purpose of this study is to assess the performance of salesperson in providing sales allowances based on performance results carried out by applying a combination of MARCOS and PIPRECIA methods, so as to produce a recommendation for the final assessment of salesperson performance that will assist the company in providing sales benefits to salespersons. The combination of Pairwise Relative Criteria Importance Assessment (PIPRECIA) and Measurement of Alternatives and Ranking According to Compromise Solution (MARCOS) forms a powerful holistic approach to decision making. PRCIA facilitates the identification and assessment of the relative weights of each decision criterion, providing a solid foundation for assigning value to the relative importance between criteria. The results of the salesperson performance evaluation ranking above show the final results for rank 1 with a value of 4.3446 obtained by Rini, rank 2 with a value of 3.5369 obtained by Murniasih, rank 3 with a value of 3.1807 obtained by Hana Ferbi.
Generation of Detailed Soil Information for the Virudhunagar Aspirational district of Tamil Nadu using Remote Sensing & GIS Techniques for Developmental Planning
Authors:   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, IARI Building, New Delhi- 110 012, William Mariya Joseph A. , Nath Kashi ,   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, IARI Building, New Delhi- 110 012, Wadodkar Milind ,   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, IARI Building, New Delhi- 110 012, Meena R.L ,   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, IARI Building, New Delhi- 110 012, Mahendra A.C ,   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, IARI Building, New Delhi- 110 012, Seetharaman R. ,   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, IARI Building, New Delhi- 110 012, Shivakumar R. ,   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, IARI Building, New Delhi- 110 012, Sureshkumar P. ,   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, IARI Building, New Delhi- 110 012
Published: March 2024

Detailed Soil Survey and Land use Planning for entire Virudhunagar aspirational district of Tamil Nadu consist of 11 Blocks such as Rajapalayam, Sirivilliputhur, Sivakasi, Sattur, Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar, Thiruchuli, Kariyapatti, Watrap, Vembakkottai and Narikudi were completed on 1:10,000 scale using Remote Sensing and GIS techniques. The total area of the district is 4.24 Lakh ha. There are 44 soil series have been identified in the district. Out of which Virudhunagar series occupied 11.08% of the total geographical area. Granite Gneiss Geology and Pediplain (Upper and Lower) Physiography covered 65.54% and 71.37% respectively. Most of the soils are Very deep (41.91%) and Very gently sloping (61.34%) in nature affected by Moderate Erosion (66.43%). Soils series of the district are classified under soil orders Entisols, Inceptisols, Alfiisols and Vertisols. Among them Inceptisols and Vertisols dominated the area. Every Block village wise soil map, problematic area details and Land Capability Classes are generated. Majority of the soil series interpreted in Land Capability Classes II (33.66%) and III (39.64%). Cultivated Lands occupied 59.76% followed by culturable wastelands 16.1% (68,098 ha). These culturable waste lands area are occupied by vegetation i.e. Acacia species and scrublands leads to ground water depletion, soil erosion and land degradation. There is a tremendous scope to convert these lands for agriculture, horticulture and forestry activities.
Soil Survey, the Profession I Embraced: a Few Pages from my Tour Diary
Authors:   Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri- 415 712, Maharashtra, Bhattacharyya Tapas
Published: March 2024

On 2022 World Soil Day (WSD), the author shares his experiences in soil surveys since his early days till date. Soil is the beginning of food, as mentioned in the year 2022 theme for WSD. Soil survey is the beginning of soil research regarding pedology, edaphology, and soil biology. The author delves into his experiences from different states, villages, and landscapes to identify varied soils. He argues about the grouping of soils and their utility in edaphology. Fieldwork, laboratory work, data generation, and dissemination are all critical; soil survey is the foundation of all such research activities. Fieldwork is strenuous, but in the long run, it's rewarding. The tour diary of the author describes the formation of spatially-associated Vertisols, Alfisols and Mollisols; besides, mention of Mollisols (brown forest soils) has been made the Histosols and their considerable capacity to be the hub of organic carbon which could be utilised as a model to combat climate change and global warming using artificial intelligence (AI). This soil database may serve as an essential engine for a negative emission strategy to combat global warming and assist land degradation neutrality (LDN). Starting his career in the Western Ghats, journeying through the tortuous paths of many terrains in the Satpura, Vindhyan, Himalayas, Northeastern regions and the southern Peninsula, the author returns to the same place at the end of his career, in the Western Ghats. He busy in research and continuing has been his quest for science.
Farm Pond Technology for Crop Productivity Enhancement in Rainfed ecosystem of Marathwada Region of Maharashtra
Authors:   AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani-431402, Pendke M.S. , Narkhede W.N. ,   AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani-431402, Gourkhede P.H. ,   AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani-431402
Published: March 2024

Marathwada region is traditionally a drought-prone region. The region receives annual rainfall in the range of 500 to 1100 mm and major area comes under assured rainfall zone (60%). Rainfall in uncertain and erratic in this region and sometimes suffers from severe droughts. The productivity of all crops decreases with either deficiency of rainfall and its distribution or due to moisture stress in critical growth period due to dryspells occurred in July and August. Thus, protective irrigation to rain fed crops particularly during dryspells from harvested water in farm pond is important concept of dryland agriculture for assured crop production. Major crops of the region are soybean, cotton, pigeon pea, sorghum, green gram and black gram during kharif season. Similarly, gram, rabisorghum and safflower are grown in rabi season. Based on the farmers need, technical interventions were taken up under NICRA (National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture) action research project through preparedness. Farmers had constructed farm ponds through Government schemes on their field for harvesting runoff water. Similarly farmers procured sprinkler set from the Government government schemes. Farmers were advocated to apply farm pond water using sprinkler set during critical dryspells period in kharif and during critical growth period in rabi season. Optimum use of farm pond water to soybean and pigeonpea during kharif season resulted in increase in crop yield up to 50 per cent. Similarly, application of farm pond water to gram in rabiseason resulted in productivity enhancement in gram.
Pengaruh Dimensi Saluran Buang dan Sudut Kipas Generator Terhadap Kinerja Perangkat Oscillating Water Column
Authors: Nely Ana Mufarida , Fidhausi Alviyndin Arta Abtian , Kosjoko Kosjoko
Published: March 2024

This research aims to investigate the potential for optimizing ocean wave energy conversion using an Oscillating Water Column (OWC) device by focusing on the influence of variations in exhaust duct diameter and generator fan angle. Electrical energy, as a major need in Indonesia, demands exploration of renewable energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels. Experiments were carried out by varying the exhaust duct diameter (5.5 cm, 4.5 cm, 3.5 cm) and generator fan angle (20°, 25°, 30°). The research results show that there is a significant influence of these two variables on OWC performance. The results of wind speed measurements show that with an exhaust channel dimension of 5 cm, the wind speed at an angle of 45° reaches 2.24 m/s, while at angles of 35° and 40° it is 0 m/s. In the same dimensions, increasing the exhaust duct dimensions increases the wind speed, with a dimension of 15 cm providing optimal results at all fan angles. Measuring the fan RPM in the exhaust duct dimensions (5 cm, 10 cm, 15 cm) shows that in the dimensions 5 cm and 15 cm, the fan RPM is 0 at an angle of 35°. Increasing exhaust duct dimensions, especially the 10 cm and 15 cm dimensions, provides a significant increase in RPM at 40° and 45° angles. The 15 cm dimension provides the best performance, especially at 45° angles. Voltage measurements at three angles (35°, 40°, 45°) with varying exhaust channel dimensions show that at dimensions of 5 cm and 15 cm, the voltage is 0 V at an angle of 35°. Increasing the fan angle, especially in the 10 cm and 15 cm dimensions, provides increased voltage. Dimensions 10 cm, at an angle of 45°, reaches the highest voltage of 24.68 V.
Sistem WhatsApp sebagai Notifikasi pada UMSIDA Farm Store Berbasis Web
Authors: Bimantoro Riky Andreansyah , Fitrani Arif Senja , Busono Suhendro
Published: March 2024

Semakin berkembangnya ilmu pengetahuan semakin tingginya peran teknologi untuk mendukung segala kegiatan yang berhubungan dengan pekerjaan. Kegiatan yang dilakukan secara manual kini kebanyakan sudah tergantikan dengan sistem komputerisasi hal ini digunakan agar bisa bersaing dan mendapatkan keuntungan, dengan menambahkan teknologi komputerisasi ini dapat meningkat efisiensi dalam suatu usaha. Dalam komputerisasi ini segala informasi yang berhubungan dengan kegiatan transaksi dapat mudah di lakukan, hal ini didukung dengan sistem informasi Instant Messaging (IM) yang saat ini sedang trending adalah Whatsapp Messenger. Sebagai salah satu media sosial yang memberikan tren baru dalam menyebarkan informasi dari satu pengguna ke pengguna lain Whatsapp sering digunakan sebagai media pendukung dimana informasi tentang barang yang akan di transaksikan. Transaksi yang baik tidak lepas dari tata kelola stok barang yang baik, benar dan informatif hal ini dapat menunjang keberlangsungan suatu usaha. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membangun aplikasi yang dapat mengatur stok barang yang ada pada rak penjualan dan juga memberi informasi berupa notifikasi jika stok barang sedang menipis diharapkan untuk melakukan re-stock barang tersebut.
Analisis Pengaruh Motivasi Belanja Hedonis, Gratis Ongkir, dan Consumer Review terhadap Pembelian Impulsif pada Konsumen Online Shop
Authors: Khotimah Khusnul , Syafwandi Syafwandi
Published: March 2024

Analisis Pengaruh Motivasi Belanja Hedonis, Gratis Ongkir, dan Consumer Review terhadap Pembelian Impulsif pada Konsumen Online Shop adalah artikel ilmiah studi pustaka dalam ruang lingkup bidang Ilmu Manajemen Pemasaran. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk membangun hipotesis pengaruh antar variabel yang akan digunakan pada riset selanjutnya. Objek riset pada pustaka online, Google Scholar, Mendeley, dan media online akademik lainnya.  Metode riset dengan library research bersumber dari e-book dan open access e-journal. Analisis dengan deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini: 1) Motivasi belanja hedonis berpengaruh terhadap pembelian impulsif; 2) Gratis ongkir berpengaruh terhadap pembelian impulsif; dan 3) Consumer review berpengaruh terhadap pembelian impulsif.
Fundamentos epistemológicos, políticos e pedagógicos da Educação Física Escolar inclusiva
Authors: Yamamoto Tamires Yoshimi Maekawa , Jucá Luan Gonçalves , Maldonado Daniel Teixeira
Published: March 2024

Este trabalho apresenta reflexões e análises sobre o processo de formação de uma estudante do curso de Licenciatura em Pedagogia, do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo - Campus Jacareí, sobre a sistematização de uma prática político-pedagógica inclusiva da Educação Física Escolar. Ao pensar nas aulas desse componente curricular, a licencianda entendia a sua função social como aulas de “educação corporal”. Desta maneira, justamente por este pensamento, foram realizadas reflexões ao decorrer da graduação relacionadas ao motivo dessas aulas serem vistas com este propósito de corpo produtivo, ocasionando a exclusão de alunos e alunas com necessidades educacionais específicas. Tendo em vista o contexto apresentado, a estudante de Pedagogia e dois docentes de Educação Física, após um processo reflexivo e dialógico, problematizaram sobre os fundamentos epistemológicos, políticos e pedagógicos da Educação Física Escolar inclusiva.