bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modeling of Lemon Production: A Stepwise Regression Approach
Authors: Jahan Mashrat , Das Keya , Barman Linnet , Burman Preetilata
Published: January 2024

Lemon, which is both tropical and subtropical fruit, was formerly used for only entertaining the guests, but today, as a result of its many different uses; it is highly popular with both consumers and producers. Bangladesh is home to extensive lemon groves due to the fruit's high nutritional value, favorable growing conditions, and widespread demand on both domestic and international markets. This study examined the combined impact of farm specific factor and climatic variable on lemon production in Bangladesh. Here the stepwise regression technique with various diagnostic plots in R studio was used to assess the suitable multiple linear regression model and an effective autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model-based time series analysis was produced for future projection of lemon. The study found a positive link between lemon output and price but a negative correlation with climate variables. Annually, one substantial drop in the lemon cultivars as a result of climatic stress is initiated due to the most significant aspects of which are temperatures and rainfall. Result found, with each millimeter of increased AMR, output diminished by 0.0006419 times on average. The production drops by 0.3564144 times on average for every unit increase in annual mean temperature (AMT). Price increases for lemons may be traced back to covid-19, when production was increased in response to increasing demand about the health benefits of lemons. Also, the investigation found ARIMA (1,1,1) model with drift to the best for future projections of lemon production.
Combination of Organic Liquid Fertilizer and Sea Weed Extract Enhances the Tomato Growth, Yield and Photosynthetic Attributes Under Hydroponic System
Authors: Irzadh Mohideen , Kumara Arachchi , Mubarak Ahamadeen
Published: January 2024

Tomato is popular hydroponic crop cultivated predominantly with Albert solution. However, the recent trend in increased demand for organic agriculture warrants the need of alternative green liquid fertilizers as opposed to inorganic solution. Therefore, this study intended to investigate the effects of tomato photosynthetic, growth and yield performance supplemented with a simple and organic liquid fertilizer (OLF) prepared from home garden wastes through natural anaerobic fermentation using compost, goat manure, wild sunflower leaves, and banana peels supplemented with brown sugar (25 g/l). Anaerobic fermentation was allowed for up to 30 days. The prepared OLF was used to arrange five OLF treatments T1 (OLF, pH-5.5-6.5), T2 (OLF, pH-6.5-7.5), T3 (OLF, SWE, pH-5.5-6.5), T4 (OLF, SWE, pH-6.5-7.5), T5 (OLF, pH-5.5-6.5, MOP) and in addition, T6 - control (1000 ppm Albert solution, pH-5.5-6.5) with Albert solution were maintained in a plant net house facility. Tomato variety cv. Platina was used characterize the vegetative, floral, photosynthesis, and yield traits. Our results indicated that the nutrient levels were significantly higher at 15 days after fermentation, and highest nitrogen and phosphorus were obtained in the liquid solution. Tomato trial revealed that T6 (control) had significantly (P<0.05) increased performance on leaf area (372 cm2), plant height (166cm) photosynthetic rates (18.9) and chlorophyll content (58.0 SPAD) and increased number of fruit set (13 fruits /plant) as opposed to other treatments. However, the T3 produced the highest performances among the OLF treatment. With those findings, T6 (Albert solution, control) produced highest total fruit yield (701g/plant) followed by T3 (557g/plant), suggesting that the treatments supplemented with Albert solution outperforms photosynthetic, growth and yield characters in tomato. However, the T3 showed the second highest performance among the treatments, Hence T3 can be proposed as an alternative organic liquid solution for cultivation of hydroponic tomato.
Present Status and Scopes for Future Improvement of Agar Essential Oil Processing Microenterprises in Selected Areas of Bangladesh
Authors: Antora Raiya , Khatun Suraya , karmoker Poly , Aziz Mohammad
Published: January 2024

This cross-sectional study aims to explore the socio-demographic factors of the agar micro-entrepreneurs, the present status of production and marketing, the Covid-19 pandemic impacts and general problems of agar-based enterprises and their potential for further improvement. An exploratory survey was undertaken over 50 randomly selected micro-entrepreneurs (ME) and information was collected by face-to-face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire. As per respondents’ feedback, majority (100%) of the respondents engaged in agar oil or agarwood chips and dust processing besides agar plantation. In a zest, most of the MEs were launched within the past 20 years and more than 50% of them were found to beinvolved agar plantation directly. For waste product management, the majority of the MEs had processed water as waste having a disposal amount of 101-400 kg/day. In the case of production and post-production activities, more than half of the respondents (54%) escaped longer pre-fermentation steps and extracted oil direct by hydro-distillation method using heating, collection, post-production and purification steps. Most of the extraction plants were locally fabricated (46%). The respondents did not run any promotional activity and their products did not comply with traceability. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the MEs had to face a substantial financial loss monthly and did not receive any financial support from GoB, NGOs, or other organizations. To secure the maximum benefits from these agar-based MEs, respondents proposed financial support and quality raw materials, availability of experts, financial support, proper transportation facilities, labeling, and opportunities for expansion of market facilities.
Exogenous Silicon Application Improves Growth and Morpho-Physiological Properties of Rice
Authors: Mobaswera Aysha , Haque Mohammad , Sume Mansura , Hoque Md
Published: January 2024

Rice covers most of the arable land in coastal region of Bangladesh during wet season; where silicon (Si) application has been proposed to improve growth and morpho-physiological properties of rice. The purpose of the experiment was to evaluate the effect of Si on the growth, biomass yield and morpho-physiological properties of rice. The experiment was established at the net house of the Department of Soil Science of Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh during wet season of 2021. The single factor completely randomized design was employed in the experiment having replicated thrice. There were eight treatments with different doses of silicon e.g. 0, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 400 mg Si kg-1 soil. The source of Si was calcium silicate and the test rice variety was BRRI dhan73. The tested parameters including plant height, tillers per hill, shoot dry weight, root dry weight, root volume, leaf area index, shoot Si content, root Si content, shoot Si uptake, root Si uptake, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and total chlorophyll content enhanced progressively with increasing Si doses up to 100 mg Si kg-1 soil dose, beyond this level increasing Si doses had no significant improvement of the tested parameters. Si application significantly reduced leaf angle of rice which facilitate plants to be more erect and stronger. Based on the growth, biomass yield and Si uptake, 100 mg Si kg-1 soil was found as the optimum silicon dose to apply for growing rice.
Agronomic Performances of a Rice Somaclone (RSC2018-1) with Potassium Split Applications
Authors: Remme Rahima , Islam Md , Chowdhury Fatema , Alam Fahmida
Published: January 2024

RSC2018-1 is a rice somaclonal line derived from the local aromatic rice cultivar 'Benapole' with a substantially smaller grain size than the mother cultivar. During final field preparation, potassium fertilizer is typically applied in a single dose; however, several scientists have found that split doses of potassium are beneficial for increasing rice grain yield. Thus, the current study aims to assess the impact of potassium split treatments on yield and yield attributes of the rice somaclone RSC2018-1. The experiment was conducted at the experimental Field of Agrotechnology Discipline Khulna University (Southwestern Bangladesh) using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with seven treatments and three replications. The treatments were T1 ( K: 41 kg ha-1 basal, RDK) (control), T2 (K: 50% RDK, basal), T3 (K: 75% RDK basal and 25% RDK 45 DAT), T4 (K: 50% RDK basal and 50% RDK 45 DAT), T5 (K: 25% RDK basal and 75% RDK 45 DAT), T6 (K: 25% RDK basal, 25% RDK 15 DAT and 50% RDK 45 DAT), T7 (K: 50% RDK basal; 25% RDK 15 DAT and 25% RDK 45 DAT). Various data on growth and yield attributes were recorded and statistically analyzed for ANOVA and the means were compared by Tukey’s test with the software Statistix10. The experimental results revealed that the split application of potassium was not very helpful for most of the parameters studied including grain yield and half of the recommended dose of potassium (T2) showed similar results to the recommended dose (T1) and the other treatments except T5. Thus it is recommended to apply potassium @ 20.5 kg ha-1 (T2: 50% RDF, basal) at the final land preparation for the rice somaclone RSC2018-1.
Enhancing Growth and Yield of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) by Applying Cowdung and Micronutrients
Authors: Siddika Mst , Nahar Most , Sultana Afrin , Karim Md
Published: January 2024

Similar to other crops, balanced fertilization is one of the key elements of growing broccoli with a good yield. The study was carried out at the Horticulture Farm of the Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh to study the impact of different levels cowdung (C) and micronutrients (M) on the growth and yield of broccoli. The two-factor experiment consisted of three levels of cowdung viz., C0 (no cowdung), C1 (cowdung @ 7 t/ha), C2 (cowdung @ 10 t/ha) and three different doses of micronutrients viz., M0 (no micronutrients), M1 (B @ 1 kg/ha + Zn @ 2 kg/ha), M2 (B @ 1.5 kg/ha + Zn @ 2.5 kg/ha). The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with three replications. Results revealed that significant variations recorded for most of the parameters studied due to the application of cowdung and micronutrients. At 60 DAT, the highest plant height (58.79 cm) with maximum number of leaves (19.48) was observed in C2 treatment. In case of micronutrients all these characters maximized in M2 treatment and minimized in M0 treatment. At 60 DAT, plant height (61.90 cm) and number of leaves per plant (20.55) were recorded highest in the combination of C2M2 and lowest in C0M0 treatment combination. The highest yield (10.99 t/ha) was found when cowdung applied @ 10 t/ha and the lowest yield (7.44 t/ha) was found from the control treatment. Micronutrients (B and Zn) had also significant influence on yield. The highest yield (10.32 t/ha) was found from the application of micronutrients (1.5kg B/ha + 2.5 kg Zn/ha) and the lowest yield (8.21 t/ha) was found from the control treatment. The combined effects of cowdung and micronutrients were statistically significant. The combination of cowdung 10 t/ha and micronutrients (B @1.5 kg/ha + Zn @ 2.5 kg/ha) gave the highest yield (12.20 t/ha) and the lowest yield (7.00t/ha) was received from no cowdung and no micronutrients. The results of the experiment recommended that cowdung 10 t/ha and micronutrients (B @1.5 kg/ha + Zn @ 2.5 kg/ha) could be recommended for increasing broccoli yield.
Effect of Planting Density on Growth and Yield of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.)
Authors: Sumi Saima , Shorna Shagata , Hossain Md , Hossain Md
Published: January 2024

Planting density is an important factor for plant growth and yield performance. As it is a newly introduced crop in Bangladesh, experiment on planting density became crucial to know the effect of planting density on the growth, morpho-physiological, yield and yield contributing characters of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.). Therefore, a field experiment on planting density (11, 22, 66 plants m-2) was carried out at the Field Laboratory of the Department of Crop Botany, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. The experiment was laid out in a RCBD with three treatments and three replications. The collected data were analyzed statistically and the means were adjudged by DMRT at 5% level of probability. Among the planting densities, 66 plants m-2 showed significantly the best performance on growth and yield (168.63kgha-1) compare to other planting densities (11 plants m-2and 22 plants m-2). This finding suggests that 66 plants m-2 is better for commercial Chia production in Bangladesh.
Weed Dynamics, Productivity and Profitability of Transplanted Aman Rice as Influenced by Integrated Nutrient Management and Weeding Regime
Authors: Sultana Afroza , Salam Md , Begum Mahfuza
Published: January 2024

The excessive and improper application of fertilizers is the key factor contributing to nutrient losses to the environment and a decrease in the fertility of the soil. Also, using the wrong herbicide, applying higher than the recommended rate, or improper timing of application can cause crop damage. These factors adversely affect soil productivity and environmental stability. There is thus a need to expand an effective and inexpensive integrated nutrient management and weed control practice for acquiring better yields and profit from rice. The aim of the study was to find out the effect of six integrated nutrient management i.e., BRRI Recommended Dose (RD) of chemical fertilizer, 50% RD + 5 t of cowdung ha-1, 50% RD + 10 t of cowdung ha-1, 50% RD + 2.5 t of poultry manure ha-1, 50% RD + 5 t of poultry manure ha-1, USG 1.8 g 4 hills-1 + TSP, MoP, Gypsum and ZnSO4 @RD along with four weeding regimes i.e., control (no weeding), pre-emergence herbicide followed by one hand weeding at 30 DAT, early post-emergence herbicide followed by one hand weeding at 30 DAT, pre-emergence herbicide followed by early post-emergence herbicide on weed control, rice productiveness, and profitability. Our findings suggest that the application of 50% of the RD of chemical fertilizer + 5 t of poultry manure ha-1 with the application of pre-emergence herbicide followed by early post-emergence herbicide enhances weed suppression and provides higher rice productivity and profitability and can be practiced for the maximization of the yield and net return of transplanted aman rice.
Effects of Garlic and Neem Extract on Growth Performance and Blood Biochemical Indices in Sonali Chicken
Authors: Roy Anupam , Rahman Md , Siddiqua Marufa , Hossain Md
Published: January 2024

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of garlic and neem with water on growth performance and blood biochemical indices of Sonali chicken. An experiment was done for a period of 11 weeks with 1000-day old straight run Sonali chicks. The chicks were divided into four groups each of 250, replicated to five sub-groups each of 50 birds. First group of chicks was considered as control (without additives), the second group of chicks supplied garlic extracts, third group of chicks supplied neem extracts, the remaining group of chicks supplied antibiotic growth promoter. Results showed that supplementation of neem and garlic in water increased (P<0.05) body weight and body weight gain compared with the control group. Feed intake was not significantly (P>0.05) different among the treatments. Improved (P<0.05) FCR was observed in garlic and neem supplemented groups compared to the control group. There were no significant differences (P>0.05) in dressing parameters except thigh meat. Thigh meat was significantly higher (P<0.05) in garlic extract group compared to the antibiotic group. There were no significant (P>0.05) differences in cholesterol and triglyceride among different treatment groups whereas, garlic extract, neem extract and antibiotic group showed the lower (P<0.05) glucose level compare to the control group. Based on the results of this study, it may be suggested that the garlic and neem could be used in the water of Sonali chicks as alternative to antibiotic.
Soil Fertility Status of Major Tobacco Growing Lands of Bangladesh
Authors: DRISTY SHEIKH , AUYON SHAH , USHA KANIZ , KHATUN REHANA , ISLAM MD
Published: January 2024

Tobacco cultivation is associated with the destruction of soil quality, productivity, and environmental pollution. An experiment was conducted to know the soil fertility status of tobacco and non-tobacco growing soils of major tobacco growing areas (Manikganj, Kushtia, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Chattogram, Rangamati, Bandarban and Khagrachari) of Bangladesh. Soil samples were examined to check the level of various nutrient components of soil like Organic Carbon (OC), Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Zinc (Zn) in the Laboratory of Soil Science at Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture. Wet oxidation, Kjeldhal, Olsen, flame photometer and atomic absorption spectrophotometer methods were followed to determine the OC, total N, P, K and Zn respectively of the soil samples. Overall, the results showed a decrease in all the nutrients in the tobacco growing lands compared to non-tobacco growing lands. The amount of OC (p value 0.0271), total N (p value 0.0162) and exchangeable K (p value 0.0006) were significantly lower in the tobacco lands. The organic carbon content of both tobacco and non-tobacco land showed below standard limit (2%). The total nitrogen content of the soil samples for both tobacco and non-tobacco showed below 0.5% except the non-tobacco growing lands of Chattogram and Khagrachari. The available P and Zn content in tobacco lands also showed a decrease in compared to non-tobacco lands but statistically there were no significant differences between them. The available P and Zn content in all the soil were below 50 ppm (except Khagrachari in non-tobacco lands) which was very low. The K content was also low in the tobacco growing lands and low to medium in the non-tobacco growing lands. This result reveals the poor soil condition due to tobacco cultivation in the major tobacco growing areas of Bangladesh. So, effective measures should be taken immediately to retain the soil health.
Estimation of Air Pollutants and Greenhouse Gas Emission from Brick Kilns in Mymensingh
Authors: Akhi Sabikunnahar , Usha Kaniz , Basher Farhana , Auyon Shah , Baten Md , Khan Md
Published: January 2024

Brick kilns are becoming one of the most significant air pollution sources. It contributes to environmental and health issues in Bangladesh. This study collected data from 41 brick kilns in the Trishal Upazila utilizing a questionnaire survey and other instruments from March 12-15, 2022. In the study area, there were 80.49% Zigzag kilns, 17.07% Fixed Chimney kilns, and 2.44% Hoffman kilns. Most brick kilns had a 60-foot-tall stack, which contributed to air pollution. Brick kilns of Trishal Upazila emitted an estimated 360.628 Gg CO2, 1.104 Gg SO2, and 1.271 Gg NO2 per year where 107.143 Gg CO2, 0.328 Gg SO2, and 0.378 Gg NO2 were emitted from Balipara union and 13.066 Gg CO2, 0.04 Gg SO2, and 0.046 Gg NO2 (Based on coal) were emitted from Mathbari union. Instrument reading of CO2 ranged from 1015.58 ppm to 825 ppm, with a mean of 954.09 ppm. The average PM2.5 and PM10 values were 69 gm-3 and 116.51 gm-3, respectively. The average value of CO was 2.3 ppm. In addition, the study found that kiln employees suffered from skin diseases, respiratory issues, back and muscle pain, eye irritation, etc. Brick kilns were the primary cause of topsoil deterioration, and environmental pollution in this region. Thus, the government should adopt a new strategy to upgrade kilns' energy-efficient technology to establish brick kilns as a sustainable sector.
Prevalence and risk factors of methicillin resistance in small colony variant vs. normal colony variant of Staphylococcus aureus and their clinical outcome at tertiary care referral center: A prospective cross-sectional study
Authors: Singh Amresh , Singh Nitin , Kumar Ankur , Kumari Sarita
Published: January 2024

Background:
The ability of Staphylococcus aureus to maintain a clinically very indolent state depends on various lifestyles the bacteria evolved as Small Colony Variants [SCV] phenotype to safeguard themselves causes chronicity of the infection, providing resistance to the host challenge and antibiotics.
Aim:
A prospective study has been conducted on none-duplicated S. aureus isolates from bloodstream infections were collected from January 2022-December 2022.
Methods:
We conducted prospective study considering the characteristics morphology, identification etc, antimicrobial resistance patterns of SCVs were also investigated as per standard guidelines.
Results:
A total of 585 positive blood culture samples were collected with growth of S. aureus. Among which 140 [23.93%] isolates came out to be SCV, remaining 445 [76.06%] were Normal Colony Variants [NCV] of S. aureus. The prevalence of MRSA among 140 SCV came out to be 80 [57.14%] as compared with 445 NCV was 182 [40.89%]. In this study majority with type 2 DM [51.79%], prolonged hospitalization [42.22%], and placement of central line [36.41%]. Most of the MRSA isolates were found among SCV [57.14%], followed by NCV [40.89%]. The mortality rate was 7.69%, in which the majority of the patients belong to NCV, [84.44%] followed by SCV [15.55%].
Conclusion:
The SCV phenotype and antibiotic resistance are interlinked; we still need to learn more about the clinical consequences of infection as well as the risk factors for SCV MRSA. These results highlight the importance of SCV infection and support the routine use of clinical laboratory tests that are sensitive for SCV.
Comparison of symposium versus didactic lecture in learning physiology topics among 1st-year MBBS students
Authors: Abraham Minu , Vadasseril Elizabeth , Varghese Ceema , Abraham Sheela
Published: January 2024

Background: The new competency-based medical education represents a paradigm shift from a teacher-centered to student-centered learning. Symposium ensures the active participation of students as compared to didactic lectures (DL). It is necessary to introduce methods that encourage the active participation of students.

Aims and Objectives: The aims and objectives of the study are to compare the effectiveness of symposium and DL as teaching methods among 1st-year MBBS students and to evaluate the feedback regarding the teaching methods from students.

Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among 100 1st-year MBBS students to evaluate the effectiveness of symposium and DL as teaching methods in physiology. Six relevant topics in physiology were chosen. A pre-test in the form of MCQ was used to assess knowledge regarding the topic. Students were divided into groups “A “and “B” based on their roll numbers. Group “A” attended the symposium, while the group “B” students attended DL. At the end of the session, the same questionnaire was provided to all students (post-test) to assess the knowledge gained. The groups crossed over after three topics. Feedback was taken from students at the end of six sessions. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS version 20.0 software. Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used to test the statistical significance of the difference in the mean of different tests from baseline to post-test findings, and a Mann–Whitney U-test was used for comparing the feedback score between two teaching methods.

Results: There was a statistically significant increase in the post-test scores in the symposium group in three topics. On evaluating the feedback form, 93.2% of students opined that symposium-based learning was more interesting. Also, 54.1% of students preferred symposium over DL.

Conclusion: Symposium is an effective learning method that improves students’ learning outcomes in physiology.
Credit Risk Evaluation of Real Estate Industry Based on GA-GARCH-KMV Model
Authors: Wang Chun-xiao , Xu Kai
Published: January 2024

Credit risk assessment in the real estate industry has garnered significant attention from government regulators, investors, and business scholars. However, the evaluation of credit risk in this sector poses numerous challenges, primarily due to the intricate interplay of economic cycles and political landscapes. In this study, we propose a novel method that leverages the GARCH(1,1) model in conjunction with the Genetic Algorithm (GA) to enhance the KMV model's performance. By refining the default point and equity value volatility in the KMV model, our approach offers more accurate credit risk evaluations in the real estate industry. Empirical results demonstrate the superior accuracy of our improved KMV model, providing valuable insights for early credit risk warning in the real estate sector.
Research on Factors Influencing the Demand of Chinese Commercial Health Insurance Caused by COVID-19
Authors: Shi Bo-ya , Li Pei-huan , Tao Cun-wen , Pu Cheng-yi
Published: January 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 enhanced the need for commercial health insurance to address the sudden and overwhelming healthcare costs faced by families. This also led to an increase in the demand for health insurance services requiring insurance companies to innovate and develop suitable services. However, in the context of China, despite the huge potential for growth, health insurance market faces numerous challenges such as inadequate availability of tailored services, educational issues, income limitations, and emphasis on social insurance. To examine the issues and consider areas for improvements, this research investigated the impacts and effects of commercial health insurance from a macro perspective and considered potential recommendations to enhance the effective demand. This paper performed an empirical investigation by using the short panel data for regression analysis. The data was collected over ten years (2010 to 2019) involving 31 provinces in China to establish a fixed effect model. It employed FE and FGLS method to compare and analyze the impact of 9 factors while the health insurance premium was set as the dependent variable. Results showed that domestic economic development led to increasing residents' wealth and consumption levels has increased, including healthcare investments. Elevating the awareness of people through education can promote the development of the commercial health insurance demand, but the influence of urbanization level and the aging of the population remain to be demonstrated.
Organizational Culture and Safety: Taking the Hungarian Electricity Industry as An Example
Authors: Vasvári Fanni , Juhász Márta , Krasz Katalin Gerákné
Published: January 2024

Introduction: This study focuses on one of the largest Hungarian companies with a century-long history in the electricity supply business. It aims at examining the relationship between leadership style and safety-awareness in the perceptions of leaders and subordinates. Method: Middle-level managers (N=163) completed the MLQ. Subordinates (N=650) completed the MLQ and expanded with specific subscales, along which employees judged the leadership style of their managers. We relied on some approaches and on analysis of the interviews with participants. To measure safety-awareness, we use 3 different scales. Results: Based on the results, in the subordinates’ sample, all scales of Transformational leadership positively significantly correlated with all component of safety-awareness, while all scales of Transactional leadership negatively significantly correlated with every component of safety-awareness. In the managers’ sample, both the Transformational and Transactional leadership showed a significant positive correlation with all component of safety-awareness except for the Laissez-Faire leadership, where a negative significant relationship was found. Conclusions: In case of subordinates, safety-awareness is associated with their leader’s transformational leadership. From the perspective of managers, it appears that a basic level of safety-awareness is associated to Transactional leadership traits, while a higher level of safety-awareness requires a Transformational leadership.
Carbon Trading Market and Green Innovation of Enterprises—Based on the Triple Difference Model
Authors: Wu Feng-hua
Published: January 2024

This article takes Chinese manufacturing listed companies from 2000 to 2020 as the research object, based on enterprise green patent data, and adopts a double difference method to study the effect of carbon trading pilot policies, a quasi-natural experiment, on enterprise innovation. Research has found that: (1) The carbon trading pilot policy has significantly promoted green innovation in enterprises and increased their technological innovation efforts. This conclusion remains valid after a series of robustness tests and endogeneity treatments, including placebo testing, excluding the implementation of innovative city pilot policies, and interference from economic crises. (2) Mechanism testing has found that carbon trading pilot policies can significantly promote green innovation in enterprises by strengthening the effectiveness of environmental regulations and improving the cash flow situation of enterprises. (3) Heterogeneity analysis shows that the concentration of technology and the degree of equity dispersion in enterprises can affect the effectiveness of innovation. In response to the above conclusions, this article proposes suggestions for improving the carbon trading system, exploring multidimensional paths for carbon trading pilot projects to promote enterprise innovation, and improving policy adaptability, flexibility, and execution intensity. The research in this article provides policy inspiration for further improving the carbon trading market, enhancing the effectiveness of the carbon trading system, and fully leveraging the carbon market to promote green innovation for enterprises and achieve low-carbon development. It has reference significance for the construction and improvement of the national carbon market and promotes the improvement of national energy conservation and emission reduction policy planning.
The Effectiveness of Grow Model Coaching to Improve Adaptive Performance in the Community in the Maritime Village Area of the TNI-AL Archipelago
Authors: Jannah Nur , Bantam Dian Juliarti
Published: January 2024

Kampung Bahari Nusantara (KBN) is one of the coastal areas developed in collaboration with the Indonesian Navy. The Nusantara Maritime Village program has spread in various parts of Indonesia, one of which is in Trisik Sidorejo Hamlet, Banaran Village, Galur District, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta Special Region. Nusantara Maritime Village has valuable and varied objectives, including cultural preservation, education, tourism, and environmental preservation. Trisik Sidorejo Hamlet is a TNI-AL assisted area that has a population of approximately 600 people with 222 family cards. The TNI-AL assisted community has its own uniqueness compared to other areas, the TNI-AL assisted community pursues two professions at once, namely fishermen and farmers. With this uniqueness, the TNI-AL assisted community needs to continue to have good performance and adaptation processes, so that they can realize their hopes and goals when working. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the grow model coaching to improve adaptive performance in the community in the TNI-AL archipelago maritime village area. The subjects in this study were TNI-AL fostered communities in the trisik sidorejo hamlet. The analysis method in this study uses a non-parametric test, non-parametric analysis is a data analysis that uses a static test whose model does not determine the existence of certain conditions about population parameters. Thus, non-parametric statistics do not require data to be normally distributed, the general scale is nominal and ordinal, the sample may be small (Slegal, 1997).
PENERAPAN AKUNTANSI PERSEDIAAN OBAT-OBATAN BERDASARKAN PSAP NOMOR 05 PADA RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH CIAWI KABUPATEN BOGOR
Authors: Siti Aisyah  , Indra Cahya Kusuma  , Didi
Published: January 2024

Persediaan merupakan bagian penting untuk melaksanakan kegiatan operasional dalam rangka pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Persediaan obat dalam suatu rumah sakit memiliki arti yang penting, karena persediaan obat merupakan salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi kualitas pelayanan rumah sakit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengakuan, pengukuran, beban persediaan dan pengungkapan obat-obatan pada Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Ciawi Kabupaten Bogor. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian jenis deskriptif kualitatif yang menekankan masalah yang sebenarnya dan penelitian yang mendeskripsikan analisis perlakuan persediaan obat-obatan berdasarkan Pernyataan Standar Akuntansi Pemerintahan Nomor 05. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa pengakuan, pengukuran persediaan, beban persediaan dan pengungkapan persediaan obat-obatan telah sesuai dengan Pernyataan Standar Akuntansi Pemerintahan Nomor 05.
The Potential Impact of Drama Text Translation on Audiovisual Translation
Authors: Khuddro Ahmad , Ibrahim Areeg
Published: January 2024

This article aims to demonstrate some potential similarities between the translation of drama texts and of audiovisual (AV) material, in particular subtitling. The study shows that major similar elements of playwriting and audiovisual scripts, such as the immediacy and direct contact with the audience/spectator and the use of dialogue, despite the difference in emphasis in a play on the dialogue of the characters and scenery and in a film on the dialogue and media. Situational, social and/or cultural contexts are important and existent in both the playtext and in the audiovisual text (particularly audiovisual descriptions, i.e. providing description of the image, sound and dialogue). The two genres of translation (drama and audiovisual texts) seem to share certain features which in turn help in the selection of potential subtitlers. The paper proposes that a successful translator of drama is more likely to succeed in audiovisual translation because of above similarities. Analysing excerpts from the Arabic translations of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar both as playtext and as subtitled film, this study attempts to prove this premise or hypothesis, and its outcome can help to set up a potentially successful procedure for institutions and companies to train potential audiovisual translators who have previous experience in translating drama texts.
Nivel de conocimiento y actitud hacia las plantas medicinales en estudiantes de secundaria de una institución educativa
Authors: Quinto de la Cruz David
Published: January 2024

La investigación se centró en determinar la relación entre el conocimiento sobre plantas medicinales y la actitud hacia ellas en estudiantes de secundaria. Se trató de un estudio básico de naturaleza correlacional-descriptiva, utilizando el método científico general y, específicamente, el enfoque hipotético-deductivo. La población estuvo conformada por estudiantes de secundaria de una institución educativa en Conayca - Huancavelica. De este grupo, se seleccionaron 61 estudiantes mediante un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Posteriormente, se les administró un cuestionario compuesto por 40 ítems, diseñado para evaluar tanto su nivel de conocimiento sobre plantas medicinales como su actitud hacia ellas. Este cuestionario fue validado mediante el coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach (0.61). Los resultados principales Los estudiantes consideran que la medicina tradicional con plantas tiene su sustento cultural y puede ser efectiva en algunos casos, no siempre es la mejor opción para tratar enfermedades graves o complejas; aunque, es necesario un equilibrio entre la medicina tradicional y las prácticas médicas modernas.
Pengaruh Urbanisasi Dan Kontribusi Sektor Jasa Terhadap Penerimaan Pajak Dengan Kualitas Peraturan Sebagai Variabel Moderating
Authors: Praja Rama Bhaskara , Wijaya Suparna
Published: January 2024

Taxes are the backbone of a country's revenue, especially developing countries. The higher the tax revenue, the higher the country's ability to fund various government activities such as education, health, defense, social welfare programs, public infrastructure projects, and others. lower-middle income countries have less tax revenue than upper-income countries. Therefore, it is important to find the factors that influence tax revenues in lower-middle income countries. This research was conducted using linear regression with panel-corrected standard errors or known as PCSE. The results of the study show that simultaneously urbanization, the service sector and the moderating variable in the form of the quality of regulations affect tax revenues significantly. While partially, the urbanization has a positive effect on tax revenues. On the other hand, the service sector and regulatory quality have a negative effect on tax revenues. From the results of the moderation regression analysis, it was found that the quality of regulations does not moderate the effect of urbanization on tax revenues. On the contrary, from the interaction with the service sector, it is found that the quality of regulations weakens the negative influence of the service sector on tax revenues.
Pengaruh Agrikultur Dan Pendapatan Per Kapita Terhadap Penerimaan Pajak Di Negara Sub Sahara Afrika Dengan Kualitas Peraturan Sebagai Pemoderasi
Authors: Zulfi Muhammad Ramadhan , Wijaya Suparna
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of the agricultural sector and per capita income on tax revenues with the quality of regulations as moderators in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study uses secondary data sourced from the World Bank in Sub-Saharan Africa with a span of 18 years from 2002 to 2019. There are 33 countries that are the object of this research. The research was conducted using panel data regression with the Panel-Corrected Standard Error model. Based on the results of the study, it was found that an increase in the proportion of agricultural sector output to gross domestic product had a negative effect on tax revenues. An increase in per capita income has a positive effect on tax revenues. Improving the quality of regulations has a positive effect on tax revenues. It was found that the moderating variable of regulatory quality strengthens the relationship between agricultural variables and tax revenue variables. This is due to the poor average regulatory quality index in sub-Saharan African countries. Meanwhile, the regulatory quality moderating variable does not affect the relationship between per capita income and tax revenue.
Pengaruh FDI Dan Kontribusi Sektor Jasa Terhadap Penerimaan Pajak Dengan Pemoderasi Kualitas Peraturan
Authors: Wahyuni Desak Ari Gita , Wijaya Suparna
Published: January 2024

According to several reports from the international monetary authority, countries belonging to Sub-Saharan Africa still maintain their tax ratio below the threshold of 15%. In fact, the structure of tax revenues in many of these countries has improved in several periods. The slow growth of domestic revenue mobilization, the increase in the debt-to-GDP ratio and the occurrence of a budget deficit are clear manifestations that the tax policy needs to be reformed. This study focuses on analyzing the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the contribution of the Service Sector and the ratio of tax revenues in 33 countries in Sub Saharan Africa during the 2002-2019 period. Through a quantitative approach, this study uses multiple linear regression methods on panel data with the Fixed Effect Model estimation. The research results strongly state that all dependent variables can be explained by the independent variable by 89.19%. As independent variables, FDI and the contribution of the service sector are moderated by the regulatory quality variable. The conclusion stated FDI has a significant positive effect on tax revenues. However, the contribution of the service sector has a negative coefficient values but does not have a significant effect on tax revenues. This study also uses government effectiveness and the industrial sector's contribution to GDP as control variables.
University Climate Affecting the Teachers’ Motivation Towards Improvement of Teachers’ Classroom Performance in Shandong Qilu University of Technology
Authors: Guo Yanling
Published: January 2024

This study examined how university climate impacts teacher motivation at Qilu University of Technology in China. Motivation theories highlight drives to satisfy needs and internal cognitions. University climate factors like supportive leadership, collegial relationships, professional development, and adequate resources are found to enhance teacher motivation. However, climate-motivation links are understudied in China's centralized education context. This correlational study surveyed 168 faculty on their perceptions of university climate dimensions (leadership support, collegial relationships, professional development, resources) and motivation levels (intrinsic - achievement, relationships, autonomy; extrinsic - compensation, security, reputation, pressure) using researcher-developed questionnaires. Data analysis determined profile, climate and motivation levels, differences based on demographics, and their relationships using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed moderately positive climate perceptions, with peer support viewed most favorably. Motivation was consistently high, especially intrinsic motivation. All climate dimensions positively correlated with motivation, particularly intrinsic motivation. A supportive climate fulfilling needs was significantly associated with heightened motivation. Findings imply administrators should strengthen leadership, peer collaboration, professional development and resources to enhance teacher motivation and performance.
Approaches to Enhance Game-Based Teaching Literacy for Kindergarten Major Students
Authors: GUO PU
Published: January 2024

This study examines the significance of early literacy development in kindergarten students and explores the effectiveness of game-based teaching as a means to enhance literacy instruction. Game-based teaching, characterized by interactive and playful activities, has gained prominence, especially with the advent of digital games and educational apps. The research provides a historical and theoretical backdrop, recognizing the challenges and advantages of this approach, and delves into strategies for its successful implementation, emphasizing the pivotal role of educators. The study also highlights the potential for collaboration, independent learning, and the transference of skills acquired through gaming to real-world contexts. While acknowledging challenges such as technological access and teacher training, it offers strategies to overcome them, and underscores the need for adaptations to align with the unique needs of kindergarten students. This research underscores the role of game-based teaching in fostering early literacy skills, setting the stage for students' academic journeys.
Instructor's Effectiveness and Their Work Commitment in a Vocational College in China
Authors: Sun Yaping
Published: January 2024

This study examines instructor effectiveness and work commitment at Shandong College of Economics and Business. Using a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with instructors to explore their experiences, perceptions, and strategies related to teaching effectiveness and work commitment. The findings reveal several key themes. In terms of teaching effectiveness, instructors emphasized the importance of dedication to student learning, adaptability in teaching methods, and subject matter expertise. Factors such as student engagement and active learning were identified as influential. Regarding work commitment, instructors were motivated by personal fulfillment, professional growth, and a supportive work environment. Strategies for enhancing work commitment included continuous professional development and building positive relationships with students. The implications of the findings suggest that the college should prioritize providing professional development opportunities, foster a supportive work environment, and promote student engagement. These findings contribute to understanding instructor effectiveness and work commitment, offering insights for improving teaching and learning environments in similar educational institutions.
Exploration of the Integration of Reading and Writing in Narrative Writing Instruction for Junior High School English
Authors: Luo Xinhong , Fan Iaolan , Song Zengyun , Yang Jun
Published: January 2024

Under the guidance of the new curriculum standards and in line with the requirements of English subject core literacy, this instructional practice aimed to explore the feasibility, effectiveness, and transferability of integrating reading and writing in narrative writing instruction for junior high school students. Through a one-semester teaching experiment, the study yielded the following findings: 1) Compared to the control group, the experimental group demonstrated significant differences in overall writing achievement, writing content, and the organization of writing structure; 2) The integration of reading and writing in narrative writing instruction positively influenced students' interest in writing and their confidence in the writing process. Finally, this paper discusses the potential transferability of the reading and writing integration instructional model to writing instruction in the Kashgar region, as well as reflections on the teaching experiment.
ROTTERDAM KURALLARI VE OTONOM GEMİLER
Authors: Ciğer Selim
Published: January 2024

Seyrüsefer ve gemi inşa teknolojisindeki son gelişmeler neticesinde tam veya yarı otonom gemilerin yakın bir gelecekte yaygın şekilde kullanıma geçmesi muhtemel görünmektedir. Bu türden yeni tip gemilerin kullanımı sebebiyle ortaya çıkacak en önemli meselelerden biri ise mevcut hukuki düzenlemelerin otonom ve yarı otonom gemilere ne ölçüde uygulanabilir olduğudur. Genellikle hukuki düzenlemelerin denizcilik endüstrisindeki teknolojik gelişmeleri epey gecikmeli olarak takip ettiği göz önünde bulundurulursa, yeni tip gemilerin, en azından ilk aşamada, mevcut hukuki düzenlemelere tabi olması kuvvetle muhtemel görünmektedir. Ancak mevcut düzenlemelerin uzun yıllardır kullanılagelen konvansiyonel gemilere ve bu gemilerin tabi olduğu hukuki ihtiyaçlara göre kaleme alındığı dikkate alınırsa, bu gemilere göre büyük farklılıklar gösteren yeni tip gemilerin mevcut hükümler ile uyumu hakkında bir takım soru işaretleri bulunduğunu kabul etmek gerekir. Söz konusu hukuki düzenlemelerden biri de kısmen veya tamamen deniz yoluyla yük taşınması konulu sözleşmeleri düzenleyen mevcut hukuki rejimlerin yerini alarak bu alanda ihtiyaç duyulan yeknesaklığı sağlamak amacıyla kaleme alınarak 2009’da imzaya açılan Rotterdam Kurallarıdır. Her ne kadar Konvansiyonun hükümleri detaylı analizlerle ele alınmış olsa da bu hükümlerin yeni tip gemilere uygunluğu üzerinde fazlaca durulan bir konu değildir. Bu sebeple, bu çalışmada Rotterdam Kuralları’nın otonom ve yarı otonom gemilere ne derecede uygun olduğu hususunun ele alınmıştır.