bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS BUDIDAYA UDANG WINDU (PENAEUS MONODON FABR.) TEKNOLOGI SEDERHANA KE TEKNOLOGI MADYA DITINJAU DARI SEGI FINANSIAL
Authors: Yuliana Yuliana , Fachry Mardiana E , Fitriani Fitriani
Published: May 2024

Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kabupaten Pangkep Maret sampai April 2009. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis apakah teknologi yang digunakan untuk mengubah usaha budidaya udang windu dari teknologi sederhana ke teknologi madya. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian adalah pemilik penggarap usaha budidaya udang windu teknologi sederhana dan teknologi madya. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis keuntungan/pendapatan dan kelayakan usaha. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya perbedaan keuntungan usaha budidaya udang windu petani teknologi madya sangat berbeda nyata dengan keuntungan usaha budidaya udang windu petani teknologi sederhana (hasil perhitungan uji-t ternyata t-hitung jauh lebih besar dari pada hasil perhitungan t-tabel). Keuntungan petani teknologi madya jauh lebih tinggi dibanding dengan keuntungan petani teknologi sederhana (hasil analisis keuntungan). Peningkatan teknologi yang digunakan untuk mengubah usaha budidaya udang windu dari teknologi sederhana ke teknologi madya adalah layak untuk diterapkan. Analisis kelayakan menunjukkan cash flow sebesar Rp. 81.838.817, pay back periodenya 1 tahun 5 bulan dan Net Present Value positif (Rp. 58.129.963), serta Benefit Cost Ratio lebih besar satu, yaitu 1,734.
ANALISIS PENDAPATAN DAN KELAYAKAN USAHATANI BAWANG MERAH DI KECAMATAN ANGGERAJA KABUPATEN ENREKANG
Authors: Nurhapsa Nurhapsa , Kartini Kartini , Arham Arham
Published: May 2024

Bawang merupakan salah satu komoditas sayuran yang memiliki nilai ekonomi yang tinggi dalam hal pemenuhan konsumsi nasional, sumber penghasilan petani, dan potensinya sebagai sumber devisa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan tingkat  pendapatan bawang merah di Kecamatan Anggeraja, Kabupaten Enrekang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata petani memiliki luas lahan 0.74 hektar, dengan tingkat pendidikan sebagian besar SMA, dengan pengalaman lebih dari 5 tahun. Tingkat pendapatan petani bawang Kabupaten Anggeraja sebesar 45.16776 juta ha-1.
ANALISIS PENGARUH LIMBAH CAIR UREA YANG DIAPLIKASI SECARA LANGSUNG TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI CABAI
Authors: Sushanti Gusni
Published: May 2024

Limbah cair urea adalah limbah buangan dari pabrik pembuatan pupuk urea dalam bentuk cair. Pupuk urea merupakan salah satu kebutuhan dalam jumlah yang cukup besar bagi petani. Berdasarkan survei lapangan sering ditemukan distribusi pupuk urea pada masa tanam biasanya menghilang dari pasaran, sehingga para petani bercocok tanam hanya mengandalkan unsur hara yang masih tertinggal di dalam tanah. Akibatnya produksi yang dihasilkan semakin berkurang. Selain itu, harga pupuk urea semakin tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsentrasi limbah cair urea terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman cabai. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberi manfaat untuk petani dimana limbah pupuk cair urea dapat dimanfaatkan secara langsung tanpa proses lebih lanjut sehingga dapat membantu mengatasi permasalahan persediaan pupuk. Spesifikasi pupuk urea yang dipasarkan mengandung unsur hara nitrogen sebesar 46% dan merupakan pupuk yang mudah larut dalam air. Limbah cair urea masih mengandung urea sekitar 10%. Penelitian ini untuk melihat pengaruh pemanfaatan kembali larutan dengan kandungan urea 10% sebagai pupuk cair terhadap tanaman cabai dengan konsentrasi larutan; 0 g, 0.2 g, 0.35 g dan 0.5 g. Kemudian dilakukan pengamatan pada pertumbuhan dan jumlah cabai yang dihasilkan. Selain itu dilakukan analisis kandungan tanah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pemberian larutan urea pada konsentrasi 0.2 g memberi pengaruh terbaik terhadaptinggi tanaman dan jumlah buah cabai.
EFEKTIVITAS MOL DAUN GAMAL DAN ABU SEKAM PADI TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI TANAMAN KANGKUNG DARAT (IPOMOEA REPTANS POIR)
Authors: Rianti Parawansa Ismaya Nita
Published: May 2024

Kangkung darat merupakan salah satu sayuran yang mempunyai potensi pemasaran yang luas. Tidak hanya dijual di pasar tradisional, akan tetapi sudah menembus pasar swalayan di kota-kota besar. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada Maret sampai Mei 2015, di lahan praktik Sekolah Tinggi Penyuluhan Pertanian (STPP) Gowa. Penelitian dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK), terdiri dari 5 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan, yaitu: P0 (Kontrol), P1 (Mol 5 mL/L air), P2 (Mol 15 mL/L air), P3 (Abu sekam padi 1.000 g/plot setara 5 ton/ha), dan P4 (Abu sekam padi 1.600 g/plot setara 8 ton/ha). Adapun parameter pengamatan, yaitu: (1) Tinggi tanaman (cm), diukur mulai dari permukaan tanah sampai pucuk tanaman, (2) Jumlah daun (helai), dihitung mulai dari terbentuknya daun pertama sampai panen, dan (3) Berat basah (kg), yaitu berat basah setelah panen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, pemberian Mol daun gamal dan abu sekam padi memberikan hasil yang tidak berbeda nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, dan berat basah tanaman pada setiap waktu pengamatan. Perlakuan Mol daun gamal 15 mL /L air (P2) memberikan hasil yang terbaik pada setiap parameter pengamatan.
SISTEM BAGI HASIL NELAYAN PUKAT CINCIN DI KOTA PAREPARE
Authors: Indahyani Fitri , Khairuddin Khairuddin
Published: May 2024

Perikanan merupakan salah satu sub sektor yang diharapkan mampu menjadi penopang peningkatan kesejahteraan rakyat Indonesia. Sub sektor perikanan dapat  berperan dalam pemulihan dan pertumbuhan perekonomian karena potensi sumberdaya ikan yang besar dalam jumlah dan keragamannya.Indonesia sebagai negara maritim, sebagian besar memperoleh nafkah dari laut. Ada yang berusaha dengan mengandalkan modal dan kemampuan orang lain atau secara bersama-sama antara nelayan pemilik (punggawa kapal) dengan nelayan penggarap (sawi) mengoperasikan alat tangkap ikan ataupun dengan menyerahkan sepenuhnyakepada orang lain.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sistem bagi hasil dan pendapatan nelayan Pukat cincin (Purse Seine) di Kota Parepare. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ada dua yaitu data primer (nelayan) dan data sekunder (DKP dan BPS). Analisis data dilakukan dengan menghitung jumlah hasil tangkapan dan keuntungan dari usaha yang dilakukan. kemudian dibagi menurut sistem bagi hasil yang berlaku dikelompok nelayan yang diteliti. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan Sistem bagi hasil yang dilakukan oleh nelayan pukat cincin di PPI Cempae Soreang kota Parepare adalah dengan cara mengurangi semua hasil penjualan ikan selama satu bulan dengan semua biaya yang dikeluarkan dalam satu bulan. Hasil bersih tersebut dibagi dua dengan pemilik kapal dan sawi. Selanjutnya bagian untuk sawi dibagi lagi berdasarkan tugas dan tanggung jawab dari sawi yaitu untuk punggawa sawi, pabbuang batu, pabbuang pelampung masing-masing mendapat tambahan 0,5 lebih besar dari sawi biasa, pendapatan yang diperoleh nelayan pukat cincin khususnya untuk sawi masih rendah yaitu rata-rata per bulan sebesar Rp 671.875,-.
PENERAPAN PRINSIP-PRINSIP GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE (GAP) UNTUK PERTANIAN BERKELANJUTAN DI KECAMATAN TINGGI MONCONG KABUPATEN GOWA
Authors: Sari Dewi Puspita , Syafruddin Reni Fatmasari , Kadir Muhammad
Published: May 2024

Pertanian berkelanjutan dengan pendekatan prinsip-prinsip Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) sangat sulit diterapkan secara komprehensip pada suatu area atau wilayah pertanian, meskipun upaya kearah pendekatan tersebut terus dilakukan. Untuk terus menggiatkan prinsip pertanian berkelanjutan, maka dilakukan penelitian yang bertujuanuntuk mengetahui tingkat pemahaman petani tentang prinsip-prinsip GAP dan pengaruhnya terhadap nilai ekspektasi manfaat GAP untuk pertanian berkelanjutan pada usaha taninya, serta tingkat implementasi dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kecamatan Tinggi Moncong Kabupaten Gowa Sulawesi Selatan sebagai sentra produksi tanaman sayuran. Pada petani yang mengusahakantanaman sayuran. Sampel petani dipilih secara acak sederhana (simple random sampling) dari desa yang dipilih secara sengaja. variabel ekosistem adalah lahan miring dan lahan datar. Data ditabulasi dan dianalisis sesuai tujuan penelitian menggunakan analisis data kuantitatif, Analisis regresi berganda dan Independent sampel t test. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman petani hortikultura di kecamatan Tinggi Moncong Kabupaten Gowa tentang prinsip-prinsip dan manfaat penerapan GAP masih sangat kurang, dimana aspek yang paling dipahami hanya aspek Lingkungan. Pemahamanpetani mengenai Prinsip-prinsip GAP yang rendah menyebabkan nilai ekspektasi manfaat penerapan prinsip-prinsip GAP untuk mendukung Pertanian Berkelanjutan diyakini hanya berpengaruh menghasilkan produk pertanian yang aman dikonsumsi dan bermutu lebih baik, sementara aspek berkurangnya serangan OPT, jaminan keselamatan petani dankepastian keberlangsungan usaha tani diyakini tidak banyak pengaruhnya. Tingkat penerapan prinsip-prinsip GAP petani pada Usahataninya pada dua ekosistem lahan miring maupun lahan datar berbeda tidak nyata. Adapun Faktor-faktor yang paling berpengaruh terhadap tingkat Implementasi prinsip-prinsip GAP adalah Luas lahan dannilai ekspektasi terhadap manfaat penerapan prinsip-prinsip GAP
KANDUNGAN PROTEIN KASAR DAN SERAT KASAR PAKAN KOMPLIT BERBASIS TONGKOL JAGUNG DENGAN PENAMBAHAN AZOLLA SEBAGAI PAKAN RUMINANSIA
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani , Asyari Hasyim
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini secara umum bertujuan untuk mendapatkan pakan alternatif yang berkualitas dan mengandung protein tinggi untuk ternak ruminansia dengan memanfaatkan limbah-limbah pertanian yaitu tongkol jagung. Tujuan utama penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kandungan protein kasar dan serat kasar pakan komplit bebasis tongkol jagung dengan penambahan Azolla sebagai sumber parotein bagi pakan ternak ruminansia. Penelitian ini akan dilakukan menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap 3 x 3 yaitu 3 perlakuan dan perlakuan diulang sebanyak 3 (tiga) kali sehingga terdapat 9 satuan percobaan. Peubah yang diamati untuk melihat respon terhadap perlakuan yang diberikan adalah kandungan protein kasar dan serat kasar yang dianalisis menggunakan metode analisis proksimat. Hasil analisis ragam kandungan protein kasar pakan komplit berbasis tongkol jagung dengan penambahan azolla sebagai pakan ternak ruminansia berpengaruh sangat nyata (P>0,05) terhadap kandungan protein kasar. Nilai kandungan protein kasar yang diperoleh berkisar antara 9,45% sampai dengan 10,50%. Hasil analisis ragam kandungan serat kasar pakan komplit berbasis tongkol jagung dengan penambahan azolla sebagai pakan ternak ruminansia berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap kandungan serat kasar. Nilai kandungan serat kasar yang diperoleh berkisar antara 20,79% sampai dengan 21,01%.
ANALISIS PREFERENSI KONSUMEN TERHADAP PRODUK OLAHAN AYAM DI KOTA MAKASSAR
Authors: Aisyah R St. , Yahya Hiola Sitti Khadijah
Published: May 2024

Preferensi masyarakat akan konsumsi produk perunggasan khususnya daging ayam mulai bergeser. Hal ini dapat terlihat dari meningkatnya permintaan produk olahan daging ayam yang diikuti dengan ketersediaan ragam bentuk olahan dari para produsen.  Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu menentukan tingkat kepentingan relatif atribut yang mencerminkan kesukaan konsumen terhadap produk olahan ayam, menentukan utilitas masing-masing level atribut produk olahan ayam dan menganalisis preferensi konsumen terhadap produk olahan ayam.  Penelitian ini dilaksanakan selama dua bulan yaitu mulai bulan Juli sampai Agustus 2017 di Kota Makassar.  Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah konsumen yang berkunjung di  pasar modern yang ada di Kota Makassar. Penarikan sampel pada penelitian ini ditetapkan sebanyak 100 responden.  Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan cara Accidental sampling.  Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis konjoin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan  atribut-atribut produk olahan ayam yang menjadi preferensi konsumen atau yang lebih disukai oleh konsumen yaitu harga > Rp. 40.000,- dengan aroma yang dominan ayam dan bumbu, berlabel SNI dan memiliki kemasan ukuran sedang. Serta yang menjadi pertimbangan utama sampai terakhir oleh konsumen pada saat membeli produk olahan ayam adalah dimulai dari faktor harga, kedua faktor kemasan, ketiga faktor aroma dan faktor label menjadi faktor terakhir dalam penelitian ini.
EFEKTIVITAS WAKTU PENGGENANGAN AIR TERHADAP PENGAWETAN LENGAS TANAH PADA TANAMAN KEDELAI
Authors: Aminah A , Abdullah A , Nuraeni N , Palad Marlyana S.
Published: May 2024

Important factors that form the basis of water management are plant characteristics based on water requirements, the amount of water supplied, irrigation methods, and soil characteristics to conserve water. These factors are also influenced by local agroecological conditions such as climate, soil type, and availability of irrigation water. The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of inundation time on soybean growth and production to maintain soil moisture. The study was arranged in an experimental form using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) consisting of waterlogging time treatment (W), ie not flooded/field capacity (W0), inundation 0-15 days after planting (dap) (W1), inundation 15-30 dap (W2), inundation at 30-45 dap (W3), and inundation continuously until harvest (W4). The height of the water given was 5 cm. The results showed that continuous inundation until harvest increased the weight of seeds by 19.23% compared without inundation. This was evidenced by the increasing number of pods and number of seeds per plant by 31.1% and 37.59% compared to field capacity. Continuous inundation showed that the highest soil water content (moisture) compared to other treatments. As for the greenness of leaves, inundation at 15-30 dap showed the lowest greenness of leaves while the highest greenness of leaves is inundation 0-15 dap, and this was not significantly different from other treatments. Continuous inundation has shown the potential to increase soybean yield. These results indicated that the irrigation method until the soil was saturated with water or above the field capacity was still quite safe for the growth, development, and production of soybean plants.
Prospek dan Strategi Pengembangan Jagung (Zea Mays L) Berbasis Agribisnis di Kota Parepare
Authors: Jaya J , Zulkifli Z , Nurhapsa N.
Published: May 2024

The food crop sub-sector has an important and strategic role in national development. The development of the agribusiness sector in Indonesia as an integral part of national development has a very strategic role in the recovery of the national economy. The role of the food crop sub-sector not only to food security but also contributes substantially to the increase of Gross Domestic Product, the provision of food, the provision of industrial raw materials, the increase of exports and foreign exchange, poverty alleviation, the provision of employment opportunities, the source of farmer's income and welfare Communities, and regional and national economies. This study aims: 1) To analyze the prospect of agribusiness system in corn commodity development in Parepare City which includes upstream agribusiness sub-system, Agricultural Business sub-system and downstream agribusiness sub-system; 2) To examine the policy strategy that can support the implementation of agribusiness system of corn commodity in Parepare City.  Location of research in Kecamatan Bacukiki Kota Parepare, Technic of data analysis used is qualitative discriptive analysis and SWOT Analysis.  The results showed that. L) the application of agribusiness system in corn commodity development in general is not maximal, 2) policy strategy that can support corn commodity development with agribusiness approach are: (a) optimize land utilization and improve performance of extension officer in development of corn farming, (b) Human resources development through training of both farmers and officers. (C) enhancing government support through agribusiness-based project activities (d) establishing partnerships with agribusiness actors or entrepreneurs; (e) enhancing the role of banks and other financial institutions in strengthening farmers' capital and streamlining existing institutional presence within Support the corn agribusiness development program, (f) streamline marketing channels both production and production facilities.
Pemanfaatan Biochar dan Pupuk Kandang Ayam pada Pertanaman Jagung Hibrida di Tanah Ultisol
Authors: Bahri Samsul , Merismon M , Sutejo S
Published: May 2024

This study aims to evaluate the growth and production of hybrid maize on ultisol soils using biochar and chicken manure to support sustainable agriculture. This study used a factorial design based on the randomized block design, which consisted of two treatment factors and three replications. The first factor is the dosage of biochar consisting of 4 levels, namely without biochar (control), 0.25 kg.m-2; 0.5 kg.m-2; and 1 kg.m-2. The second factor is the dose of chicken manure, consisting of four levels, namely without chicken manure (control), chicken manure with a dose of 0.25 kg.m-2; 0.5 kg.m-2; and 1 kg.m-2. The results showed that biochar treatment had a significant effect on plant height. The interaction between treatments has a significant effect on the weight of the ear without the cob. The best biochar treatment was at a dose of 0.25 kg.m-2 while the best treatment of chicken manure was at a dose of 1 kg.m-2.
LEVERAGING GENERATIVE AI: STRATEGIC ADOPTION PATTERNS FOR ENTERPRISES
Authors: REZNIKOV Roman
Published: May 2024

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving subset of AI technologies that involves creating new content, such as text, images, and audio, using algorithms trained on large datasets. Well-known examples of generative AI technologies include Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT). These innovations are increasingly being integrated into various business applications, from automating content creation and enhancing customer interactions to driving product development and innovation. The importance of generative AI in a business context lies in its potential to augment human creativity, improve operational efficiency, and unlock new business opportunities, making it a critical tool for enterprises aiming to maintain a competitive edge in the digital age.
Despite its transformational potential, the implementation of generative AI in businesses faces significant challenges. High implementation costs, the complexity of integrating AI systems into existing infrastructures, a shortage of skilled specialists, and ethical issues related to data privacy and AI-generated content are among the primary obstacles. Additionally, businesses often struggle to align AI initiatives with their strategic goals and ensure that AI outputs meet high standards of quality and compliance. These barriers complicate the large-scale and effective adoption of generative AI, limiting its potential to revolutionize business operations and innovation.
The research encompasses a comprehensive review of existing literature, analysis of real-world cases, and synthesis of best practices in the strategic implementation of generative AI. It explores strategic models for the deployment of generative AI in enterprises, identifies key drivers and barriers to its adoption in business environments, and examines the strategic approaches businesses use to integrate generative AI into their operations. Insights and recommendations are provided for enterprises considering the adoption of generative AI technologies. The importance of the research lies in its potential to help businesses overcome implementation challenges and maximize the benefits of generative AI. Understanding strategic models and approaches to AI integration will enable businesses to better navigate the complexities of AI deployment, enhance their innovative capabilities, and ensure sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive market. The conclusions drawn from the research aim to bridge the gap between theoretical insights and practical applications of generative AI, providing a valuable resource for business leaders, technology strategists, and policymakers seeking to leverage AI for competitive advantage.
Influence Self-Efficacy on The Mathematical Communication Ability of Students in Material Linear Equation Systems
Authors: A'yuni Qurrota , Faridah Siti , Irawan Wahyu Henky , Mukti Taufiq Satria
Published: May 2024

Self-Efficacy is one of the factors that can affect students' mathematical communication ability. Focus Self-Efficacy in this study, namely students' self-confidence in mathematical communication ability in written mathematics, especially material systems of linear equations. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect Self-Efficacy on the mathematical communication ability of class X MAN 2 Malang. This research approach uses a quantitative causal comparative method. The sample in this study amounted to 32 students obtained from the sampling technique simple random sampling. Obtaining data in this study is in the form of related questionnaire results Self-Efficacy consisting of 25 statement items and 4 descriptive test items to measure students' mathematical communication ability. The results of this study indicate that students' mathematical communication ability are influenced by Self-Efficacy 81.7% which is categorized as very strong and the remaining 18.3% is influenced by other factors. Thus, it can be stated that Self-Efficacy has a significant effect on the mathematical communication ability of class X MAN 2 Malang students in the material of systems of linear equations. Therefore, teachers must continue to encourage increasing student Self-Efficacy. Because with high Self-Efficacy, students' mathematical communication abilities will also be high, so that student learning outcomes will also increase.
Development of Live Liveworksheets-Assisted Teaching Materials Using A Problem-Based Learning Model On Student's Learning Outcomes
Authors: Widianti Devi , Sopyan Asep , Rahman Andi , Hidayat Wahyu
Published: May 2024

Interactive learning can be one solution to attract students' interest in participating in learning activities and help to answer the problem of students' low understanding of mathematics. Liveworksheet is a platform that can be used in the educational sector. This research aims to produce teaching materials that are valid, practical and have the potential to influence improving student learning outcomes. The research method used is the design research model development studies method which aims to develop a product. The subjects of this research were 42 class X students of a private vocational school in the city of Cimahi. The liveworksheets-assisted teaching materials developed are adapted to the steps of the problem-based learning model. First, students are introduced to a contextual problem and then guided through questions that allow students to conclude the results of their analysis. The teaching materials developed have gone through a validation stage from material experts, meaning that the teaching materials are in accordance with the material to be taught. The research results showed that the teaching materials developed were proven valid based on the assessment results of two material expert validators and were proven practical from the results of one-on-one and small-group tests. Data analysis used in this research uses inferential statistics with the type of processing of two dependent samples. The teaching materials developed have been proven to be able to improve students' mathematics learning outcomes when viewed from the Minimum Completeness Criteria.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Video Interaktif dengan Aplikasi Inshot pada Mata Pelajaran PAI
Authors: Pebrina Rizki , Afrilia Zeli
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research is to produce valid and practical interactive video learning media on “Akidah Akhlak” subject using Inshot application by conducting ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implement and Evaluation) development model. The first stage was need analysis. Data were obtained by observing the teaching process of “Akidah Akhlak:, analyzing the media used by teachers, investigating students’ characteristics, and examining the syllabus of “Akidah Akhlak” subject for Grade X at MAN Solok. The second stage was design. The outline of the media program was drawn up at this stage. The third stage was development. At this stage, 3 experts validated the developed products. At the fourth stage (implement), a trial was carried out on grade X students of MAN in Solok. At the last stage (evaluation), the validity and practicality of the product were examined. Based on the data analysis, the validity of the product was 0.89 in highly valid category and the practicality was 0.86 in highly valid category. It can be concluded that the interactive video learning media using Inshot application can be used in “Akidah Akhlak” learning process.
Role of personal characteristics data for classification of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Authors: Lohani Dhruv Chandra , Rana Bharti
Published: May 2024

Diagnosed in millions of children, ADHD is the leading mental health concern in childhood. Several steps and a lot of personal characteristics (PC) are required from various sources for accurate analysis of ADHD and its subtype (Hyperactive (ADHD-H), Combined (ADHD-C), or Inattentive (ADHD-I)). Moreover, there is no standard automatic diagnostic tool to differentiate ADHD, its subtype, and typical developing (TD) using PC data. The present work focused on the development of a machine learning-based automatic diagnostic tool for the classification of TD, ADHD, and its subtypes using PC data that can be helpful for clinicians. In this work, eight datasets (D1 to D8, four balanced and four unbalanced) are constructed from publicly available dataset and three sets of features were built. Five popular classifiers, namely K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Logistic Regression Classifier (LRC), Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Radial Basis Function Support Vector Machine (RBSVM), were trained for the datasets. To comprehensively evaluate performance, the evaluation involved ten iterations of a 10-fold cross-validation approach to calculate average classification accuracy, recall, specificity, and F1 score. Gender, IQMeasure, Full4IQ, and Handedness are observed to be relevant for the classification. Overall, it is observed that RBSVM outperformed other classifiers in most cases.
Optimized clustering-based fusion for skin lesion image classification: Leveraging marine predators algorithm
Authors: Mohanty Niharika , Pradhan Manaswini , Mane Pranoti Prashant , Mallick Pradeep Kumar , Ozturk Bilal A. , Shamaileh Anas Atef
Published: May 2024

This manuscript presents a comprehensive approach to enhance the accuracy of skin lesion image classification based on the HAM10000 and BCN20000 datasets. Building on prior feature fusion models, this research introduces an optimized cluster-based fusion approach to address limitations observed in our previous methods. The study proposes two novel feature fusion strategies, KFS-MPA (using K-means) and DFS-MPA (using DBSCAN), for skin lesion classification. These approaches leverage optimized clustering-based deep feature fusion and the marine predator algorithm (MPA). Ten fused feature sets are evaluated using three classifiers on both datasets, and their performance is compared in terms of dimensionality reduction and accuracy improvement. The results consistently demonstrate that the DFS-MPA approach outperforms KFS-MPA and other compared fusion methods, achieving notable dimensionality reduction and the highest accuracy levels. ROC-AUC curves further support the superiority of DFS-MPA, highlighting its exceptional discriminative capabilities. Five-fold cross-validation tests and a comparison with the previously proposed feature fusion method (FOWFS-AJS) are performed, confirming the effectiveness of DFS-MPA in enhancing classification performance. The statistical validation based on the Friedman test and Bonferroni-Dunn test also supports DFS-MPA as a promising approach for skin lesion classification among the evaluated feature fusion methods. These findings emphasize the significance of optimized cluster-based deep feature fusion in skin lesion classification and establish DFS-MPA as the preferred choice for feature fusion in this study.
HAP-PEE: A Danish National Study of Challenges Related to Urinating When Away from Home in Women with Neuromuscular Diseases, Impact on Activity and Participation and Prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Authors: Werlauff Ulla , Handberg Charlotte , Kristensen Bente , Glerup Sarah , Pharao Antoniett Vebel , Strøm Jeanette , Jensen Bente Thoft
Published: May 2024

Background:

Little is known about the challenges faced by women with a neuromuscular disease (NMD) when having to go to the toilet in other places than home; a topic that is highly important for participation and bladder health.

Objective:

The aim was to investigate whether women with NMD have problems in going to the toilet when not at home, the problems’ impact on their social activities, education, and working life, which strategies they use to manage the problems, and the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

Methods:

A national survey containing questions on type of NMD, mobility, impacts on social activities, education, working life, and bladder health was developed by women with NMD and researchers. LUTS were assessed by the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Modules (ICIQ-FLUTS). Female patients≥12 years ( n = 1617) registered at the Danish National Rehabilitation Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases were invited.

Results:

692 women (43%) accepted the invitation; 21% were non-ambulant. 25% of respondents avoided going to the toilet when not at home. One third of respondents experienced that problems in going to the toilet impacted their social life. 43% of respondents refrained from drinking to avoid voiding when not at home, 61% had a low frequency of urinating, 17% had experienced urinary tract infections, and 35% had experienced urine incontinence. Problems were seldom discussed with professionals, only 5% of participants had been referred to neuro-urological evaluation.

Conclusion:

The results highlight the difficulties in urinating faced by women with NMD when not at home and how these difficulties impact functioning, participation, and bladder health. The study illustrates a lack of awareness of the problems in the neuro-urological clinic. It is necessary to address this in clinical practice to provide supportive treatment and solutions that will enable participation for women with NMD.
Fortune 500 companies and employment of people with disabilities: The intermediary role of disability inclusion policies and practices
Authors: Iwanaga Kanako , Chan Fong , Bezyak Jill , Wu Jia Rung , Lee Deborah , Rumrill Phillip , West Amanda Elizabeth , Zapata Patricia , Ho Hanson , Tansey Timothy N. , Wehman Paul
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: Employing qualified individuals with disabilities can improve organizational competitiveness and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. However, research on disability inclusion policy and practices among employers committed to hiring people with disabilities is limited. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate efforts of Fortune 500 companies to include disability in their DEI policy and examine the effect of disability inclusion policy and practices on employment of people with disabilities METHODS: Four hundred sixty-six human resource and project managers with hiring authority participated in the present study. The Disability Inclusion Profiler-23 (DIP-23) was used to assess the perceived importance and implementation level of disability inclusion policy and practices in Fortune 500 and non-Fortune 500 companies. Two-sample independent t-tests were used to compare disability-employment rates and disability inclusion scores between Fortune 500 and non-Fortune 500 groups. Parallel mediation analysis was conducted to examine the extent to which executive level and mid-manager level DIP scores mediated the relationship between Fortune 500 companies and disability employment rates. RESULTS: Fortune 500 companies demonstrated higher disability employment rates and better disability inclusion policies and practices compared to non-Fortune 500 companies. CONCLUSION: State vocational rehabilitation agencies and other disability service providers should engage Fortune 500 executives to bolster disability inclusion efforts. Collaboration between vocational rehabilitation professionals and mid-level managers can enhance DIP policy implementation, thereby improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
A multi-attribute decision making approach considering economic psychology
Authors: Zhang Hong , Liu Shaojie , Zhang Lupeng
Published: May 2024

The magnitude of the utility of a good depends on the subjective psychological evaluation of the good by the consumer, and the difference in the obtained utility will affect consumer behavior, taking into account that consumers are not completely rational in the actual decision-making process, and that under uncertain conditions, consumers’ perception of loss is much greater than gain. This paper investigates an improved scoring function based on consumer utility and loss aversion, which takes into account the effects of different decision makers’ preferences and loss aversion on the decision outcome. First, the existing score function of intuitionistic fuzzy sets is analyzed in depth, an improved score function is defined, and its properties and special cases are studied in detail. Then, a Multi-Attribute Decision-Making (MADM) method is proposed based on the improved scoring function combined with the intuitionistic fuzzy hybrid average (IFHA) operator. Finally, a real case of new energy-used car transaction decision-making is given, and the proposed method is validated by Spearman’s correlation coefficient, WS ranking similarity coefficient, and RW coefficient to prove its practicality and effectiveness.
Assessment of changes in enamel colour following fixed orthodontic therapy using an advanced spectrophotometer: An in vivo study
Authors: Yaqoob Ashfaq , Chaturvedi Saurabh , Khader Mohasin Abdul , Kamran Muhammad Abdullah , Alam Tanveer , Elmahdi Asim Elsir , Suleman Ghazala
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: Any manipulation of the surface of natural teeth may result in a variation of their colour. The fixed orthodontic treatment (FOT) is one such procedure which alters the enamel surface during the procedure. OBJECTIVE: To clinically evaluate the colour changes in teeth associated with comprehensive FOT (to compare the changes in test and control groups) and to determine the relationship of age and gender on enamel colour due to FOT by using an advanced spectrophotometer. METHODS: The selection of sixty patients for the study was done randomly and among these thirty patients who underwent the FOT as the case group, the other thirty patients who did not need FOT, were the control group. The recordings of spectrophotometric data were done in a standardized manner for all patients in the labial circular region of every anterior tooth, following debonding and cleaning operations, and before bracket bonding. The Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage’s L*, a*, and b* (lightness, red/green, and blue/yellow) tooth-type characteristics were used to measure color, and the associated color differences (DE) between the groups were computed. One-way ANOVA (a < 0.05) and the paired t-test were used to evaluate any changes in these color characteristics. RESULTS: Fixed orthodontic treatment is associated with changes in colour parameters. L* values decreased (P< 0.001), while a* and b* values increased (P< 0.001) at the end of treatment. All measured tooth types showed significant colour change (DE); their mean differences ranged from 1.64 to 2.96 DE units. CONCLUSIONS: Fixed orthodontics can change the natural colour of teeth. The CIE colour parameters L*, a*, and b* of natural teeth showed statistically significant differences after debonding the orthodontic appliances. The L* values decreased making the teeth look darker. The adolescent and male patients had more tooth colour changes than the adult and female groups.
Evaluation of ultrasound-guided PFO occlusion in the treatment of vestibular migraine
Authors: Li Chao , He Gang , Mi Zeyu , Huang Daxin , Hu Yulin
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: Currently, surgery is the mainstay of the clinical treatment of vestibular migraine. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of using transesophageal echocardiography-guided interventional closure of the patent foramen ovale (PFO) in the treatment of vestibular migraine. METHODS: The study included 52 patients with vestibular migraine who were admitted to our hospital between June 2019 and June 2021. All selected patients underwent a transesophageal echocardiography-guided interventional closure of the PFO and were followed up for one year after surgery. We observed the clinical efficacy and surgical success rate one year after surgery and compared the improvement in clinical symptoms and perioperative safety at different time points. RESULTS: The overall remission rate and the surgical success rate for the 52 patients with vestibular migraine one year after surgery were 86.54% and 96.15%, respectively. Compared to the pre-surgery levels, there was a significant progressively decreasing trend in the scores on the Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) questionnaire, frequency of headaches, and duration of headaches in patients with vestibular migraine at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery (P< 0.05). Among the 52 patients, one developed atrial fibrillation three hours after surgery, which then spontaneously converted to sinus rhythm, and none of the other patients had adverse outcomes such as hematoma at the puncture site during the perioperative period. CONCLUSION: Transesophageal echocardiography-guided interventional closure of the PFO for treating vestibular migraine significantly improved the symptoms of migraine in patients, with a high surgical success rate, significant clinical efficacy, and favorable safety.
The quality of life after keratinized mucosa augmentation around dental implants using xenogenic collagen matrix with or without stent
Authors: Wang Tong-Yue , Guo Jin-Yuan , Zhou Zhen , Li Shi-Yi , Li Shao-Bing , Xu Shu-Lan
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: The substitution of missing teeth with implants is a dependable and anticipated therapeutic approach. Despite numerous studies affirming long-term success rates, there exists a spectrum of potential biological and aesthetic complications. OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this study was to assess patient responses subsequent to surgical interventions, with a specific emphasis on the utilization of xenogenic collagen matrix (XCM), both with and without the application of a stent secured over healing abutments, in the context of keratinized gingival mucosa augmentation. The principal aim was to evaluate and draw comparisons between the clinical outcomes resulting from these two procedural approaches, with a particular focus on critical parameters encompassing post-operative complications, patient comfort, and the overall efficacy in achieving successful keratinized tissue augmentation. METHODS: Sixty patients were selected for this study. The patients were divided into three groups: A, B, and a control group, with each group comprising 20 participants. We used XCM in experimental group A, XCM covered with surgical stent in experimental group B, and free gingival graft (FGG) in the control group. After the surgical procedure, patients were required to complete a visual analogue scale (VAS) questionnaire for post-operative complications, and a quality of life (QOL) questionnaire on days 1, 3, and 7. RESULTS: Patients in the experimental groups A and B demonstrated markedly improved outcomes when compared with the control group. Assessments conducted on days 1, 3, and 7 demonstrated diminished levels of pain, bleeding, and swelling in both experimental groups, with experimental group B showing the least discomfort. The incorporation of XCM, either with or without stents, was associated with a reduction in analgesic consumption, underscoring its favorable influence on post-operative comfort, notwithstanding the exception of halitosis in experimental group B. CONCLUSION: Using XCM with or without a stent for keratinized tissue augmentation has better post-operative outcomes associated with reduced swelling, bleeding, and pain based on the QOL survey. This study provides data to support the clinical application of XCM and stents.
Analysis of clinical efficacy and long-term prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma treated with PD-L1 inhibitor targeting
Authors: Si Tongguo , Guo Yongfei , Yang Mao
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: The most effective clinical treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is surgery, but most patients are diagnosed when the disease has progressed. OBJECTIVE: To examine the long-term prognosis and clinical effectiveness of PD-L1 inhibitor-targeted therapy for patients suffering from HCC. METHODS: Ninety-six patients with advanced HCC who were admitted to our hospital between December 2019 and April 2022 were split into two groups based on the treatment plan after a retrospective analysis: 43 patients in the control group underwent sorafenib-based targeted therapy, while dulvalizumab was used to treat 53 patients in the observation group. Observation indexes were used to assess the clinical effectiveness and long-term prognosis of HCC patients receiving targeted therapy with dulvalizumab, which included the disease control rate, tumor markers, immune function, survival, quality of survival, and the occurrence of unfavorable side effects such as thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, vomiting, and rash. RESULTS: The initial KPS scores, CEA, CA199, AFP, CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+, IgG, IgM, and IgA levels did not differ significantly between the two groups (P> 0.05). After treatment, the observation group showed a significantly higher disease control rate (92.45% vs. 74.42%) and improved KPS score, OS, PFS, CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+, IgG, IgM, and IgA levels compared to the control group. Additionally, the observation group exhibited significantly reduced CEA, CA199, and AFP levels, and a lower overall incidence of adverse reactions (16.98% vs. 51.16%) compared to the control group (P< 0.05). CONCLUSION: The clinical efficacy of dulvalizumab-targeted treatment of HCC among PD-L1 inhibitors is better, enhancing the disease’s ability to be controlled considerably lowering patients’ levels of tumor markers. This greatly boosts patients’ immune systems, extends their lives and improves the quality of their survival. The frequency of negative reactions is minimal and safe.
Circulating long noncoding RNA, Zfpm2-As1, and XIST based on medical data analysis are potential plasma biomarkers for gastric cancer diagnosis
Authors: Liang Han , Li Hao , Xia Nan , Chen Jingjing , Gao Linlin , Liu Hao , Lyu Ping , Guo Xiaolin , Yang Ziwei
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) participate in diseases, especially tumorigenesis, including gastric cancer (GC). Although lncRNAs in GC tissues have been extensively studied in previous research, the possible significance of circulating lncRNAs in diagnosing GC is still unknown. OBJECTIVE: The present work investigated lncRNAs ZFPM2-AS1 and XIST with high expression in GC tissues proved as potential plasma biomarkers from 20 early GC cases, 100 GC cases, and 90 normal subjects. METHODS: The possible correlation between ZFPM2-AS1 and XIST expression levels was analyzed with general characteristics and clinicopathological features. The performance in diagnosis was assessed according to receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. RESULTS: According to the results, XIST and ZFPM2-AS1 expression remarkably increased within GC plasma relative to normal subjects (P< 0.01); besides, lncRNA XIST expression after surgery had a tendency of downregulation compared with preoperative levels (P< 0.05). Moreover, the area under ROC curve (AUC) values were 0.62 for ZFPM2-AS1 and 0.68 for XIST, while the pooled AUC value of CA-724 and two lncRNAs was 0.751. CONCLUSION: Circulating lncRNAs ZFPM2-AS1 and XIST can serve as the candidate plasma biomarkers used to diagnose GC.
Method for designing specialized computing systems based on hardware and software co-optimization
Authors: Tarasov I. Е. , Sovietov P. N. , Lulyava D. V. , Mirzoyan D. I.
Published: May 2024

Objectives. Following the completion of development stages due to transistor scaling (Dennard’s law) and an increased number of general-purpose processor cores (limited by Amdahl’s law), further improvements in the performance of computing systems naturally proceeds to the stage of developing specialized computing subsystems for performing specific tasks within a limited computational subclass. The development of such systems requires both the selection of the relevant high-demand tasks and the application of design techniques for achieving desired indicators within the developed specializations at very large scales of integration. The purpose of the present work is to develop a methodology for designing specialized computing systems based on the joint optimization of hardware and software in relation to a selected subclass of problems.

Methods. The research is based on various methods for designing digital systems.

Results. Approaches to the analysis of computational problems involving the construction of a computational graph abstracted from the computing platform, but limited by a set of architectural solutions, are considered. The proposed design methodology based on a register transfer level (RTL) representation synthesizer of a computing device is limited to individual computing architectures for which the relevant circuit is synthesized and optimized based on a high-level input description of the algorithm. Among computing node architectures, a synchronous pipeline and a processor core with a tree-like arithmetic-logical unit are considered. The efficiency of a computing system can be increased by balancing the pipeline based on estimates of the technological basis, and for the processor—based on optimizing the set of operations, which is performed based on the analysis of the abstract syntax tree graph with its optimal coverage by subgraphs corresponding to the structure of the arithmetic logic unit.

Conclusions. The considered development approaches are suitable for accelerating the process of designing specialized computing systems with a massively parallel architecture based on pipeline or processor computing nodes.