bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS USER EXPERIENCE PADA GAME LEAGUE OF LEGENDS WILD RIFT DENGAN METODE ENHANCED COGNITIVE WALKTHROUGH
Authors: Tauran Stefent , Rahayu Flourensia Sapty , Marsella Elisabeth
Published: February 2024

League of Legends : Wild Rift merupakan game bergenre MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) pada platform smartphone yang dikembangkan oleh perusahaan Riot Games pada bulan Oktober tahun 2020. Game ini diciptakan berdasarkan game pendahulunya yang telah muncul terlebih dahulu pada platform komputer yaitu League of Legends. Meski game League of Legends : Wild Rift telah muncul lebih dari dua tahun, namun angka pemain aktifnya tidak dapat mengalahkan game kompetitornya yaitu Mobile Legends. Selain itu, rating yang dimiliki oleh game ini pada PlayStore dan AppStore bisa terbilang rendah yakni rating 3,4 pada PlayStore dan rating 3,6 pada AppStore, di mana tidak sedikit pemainnya memiliki keluhan terhadap berbagai macam permasalahan yang muncul saat game ini dimainkan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan bertujuan untuk mengetahui apa saja permasalahan yang muncul saat dimainkan serta rekomendasi yang dapat diberikan terhadap masalah yang muncul. Metode yang digunakan adalah enhanced cognitive walkthrough, di mana hal ini berfokus pada user experience pemain dalam memainkan game ini serta apa saja feedback yang muncul. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara wawancara terhadap 20 responden  baik secara online maupun offline berdasarkan skenario enhanced cognitive walkthrough yang telah dirancang sebelumnya. Hasil analisis matriks enhanced cognitive walkthrough yakni secara keseluruhan game ini ini tidak begitu ramah untuk pengguna yang benar-benar baru terjun ke dalam game MOBA
PERANCANGAN DESAIN MINI INVERTER SATU FASA MENGGUNAKAN N-CHANNEL MOSFET IRF 840 PADA BEBAN KECIL UNTUK LAMPU PENERANGAN
Authors: Maulana Ramadyan , Syifa Fikra Titan , Pujiharsono Herryawan
Published: February 2024

Energi listrik dibutuhkan pada beberapa sektor seperti rumah tangga, industri, bisnis, sosial, Gedung, kantor pemerintah dan penerangan, kebutuhaan listrik terus meningkat seiring perkembangan teknologi dan peradapan manusia, Tujuan penelitian ini Merancang Inverter dengan menggunakan Metode Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation. Implementasi inverter terhadap beban daya peralatan listrik penerangan. Menganalisis efisiensi inverter terhadap peralatan listrik berupa penerangan? Penelitian ini membahas penggunaan inverter dengan rangkaian H-bridge MOSFET yang mengadopsi prinsip kerja 4 saklar yang bekerja secara menyilang. Hasil dari output rangkaian H-Bridge kemudian ditingkatkan tegangannya oleh transformator step up dari 12 VDC menjadi 220 VAC. Namun, ketika transformator step up dilengkapi dengan filter kapasitor 220 VAC 3.3 µF untuk menyuplai beban lampu penerangan, transformator step up mengalami drop tegangan yang signifikan sehingga menyebabkan lampu tidak menyala. Namun, ketika transformator step up tidak menggunakan filter, drop tegangan tidak terlalu signifikan dan beban lampu menyala dengan baik. Selain itu, penggunaan metode SPWM pada rangkaian H-Bridge terbukti efektif dalam mengendalikan tegangan output transformator step up. Efisiensi inverter berpengaruh terhadap beban yang dipakai, pada saat inverter menggunakan filter tegangan efisiensinya hanya 6% dan ketika inverter tanpa menggunakan filter tegangan efisiensinya sebesar 51,33% pada beban 5 watt dan daya maksimal inverter ini dapat menyalakan beban lampu LED sebesar 10 watt.
RANCANG BANGUN PURECOMPUTE PLATFORM E-COMMERCE UNTUK BELANJA LAPTOP BERBASIS WEBSITE
Authors: Musyaffa Ahmad Irfan , Mulki Indana Zulfa  , Muhammad Syaiful Alim
Published: February 2024

The PureCompute Project is an exploration of the design and implementation of an e-commerce platform with a specific focus on laptop sales. The main goal of PureCompute is to provide an optimal online shopping experience, especially for users looking for technology products such as laptops. This report covers the entire development process, starting from needs analysis, system design, technology selection, to the implementation of key features such as login, register, product pages, shopping cart, and authentication and payment systems. The development methodology adopts a software development life cycle and an iterative approach, ensuring flexibility to accommodate changing user requirements. Thus, PureCompute is designed to be responsive to market dynamics and technological advancements. It is expected that PureCompute's positive contribution in providing an efficient and convenient shopping experience will meet the needs of consumers looking for laptops through the e-commerce platform. The success of this project is expected to support and advance the trend of online shopping in the current digital era, through affordable and innovative solutions for technology users.
Evaluación del modelo de homeostasis (HOMA) en Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad
Authors: Vilera Natacha , Aure Gestne , Marchan Analisse
Published: February 2024

Introducción: La alta variabilidad intraindividual hace que HOMA-IR sea menos adecuado para determinar el impacto de las intervenciones destinadas a mejorar la sensibilidad a la insulina, no existe estudios que estandaricen su valor. Objetivo: El Centro Médico Docente la Trinidad busco establecer el índice HOMA según la medición de Insulina en la población que acude al laboratorio, el valor de acuerdo con el sexo, edad y valor de triglicéridos y colesterol no HDL. Materiales y métodos: Se reviso la base de datos del laboratorio, para identificar las muestras en las que se ha realizado Insulina y se calcula el HOMA. Estudio Observacional, descriptivo de corte transversal. Resultados: 150 pacientes, 101 (67,33%) femenino y 49 (32,67%) masculino, grupos etarios 30 (29,7%) 18 a 39 años, 60 (59,41%), 40 a 65 años y 11(10,89%), ˃ 65 años, promedio del valor de glicemia fue de 95,45 ±0,73 mg/dl, promedio para insulina 8,8 ± 0,72 uU/ ml, colesterol total de 191 ± 42,52 mg/dl, triglicéridos 131 ± 77,84 mg/dl, HDL 58,62 ±14,5 mg/dl, LDL 105 ±36,26 mg/ dl, VLDL 26,64 ±16,14 mg/dl, colesterol no HDL 131 ±41,80 mg/dl y hemoglobina Glicosilada 5,81 ± 0,77 %, HOMABeta el promedio fue de 2,28 ±1,41, al correlacionar los valores de HOMA-IR con los valores de triglicéridos se encontró correlación entre ambas. Conclusiones: El HOMA- IR es fácilmente aplicable, el valor promedio de este en nuestra institución es de 2,47 ± 2,07 y se correlacionó significativamente con el aumento de triglicéridos como manifestación bioquímica de la resistencia a la Insulina.
Aplikace metody DEA při zkoumání efektivnosti obcí
Authors: Jetmar Marek , Maličká Lenka
Published: February 2024

Článek se zabývá problematikou aplikace metody DEA - obálkové analýzy, při zkoumání efektivnosti vybraných veřejných služeb zajišťovaných obcemi a městy. Soustředí se na metodologická východiska výběru a řazení obcí, zdůvodňuje potřebu členění obcí do menších, homogennějších skupin. Následně ukazuje praktické výsledky výpočtu efektivnosti – dosažené střední hodnoty ve zkoumaných kategoriích a vybrané skupiny obcí v kontextu celého souboru. Diskutuje limity využití s ohledem na kvalitu dostupných dat a celkovou vhodnost metody pro sledování efektivnosti obcí.
Jmenovací pravomoci prezidenta k ústavním orgánům hospodářské moci
Authors: Koudelka Zděněk
Published: February 2024

Ústavní činitelé mohou svým rozhodováním ovlivňovat více nebo méně ekonomickou politiku celé země. Míra jejich vlivu souvisí s jejich jmenovacími pravomocemi. V našem případě se text zabývá pravomocemi prezidenta republiky jmenovat vedení významných ekonomických institucí – České národní banky a Nejvyššího kontrolního úřadu. Tyto pravomoci se staly předmětem právního a politického sporu mezi prezidentem Václavem Havlem a tehdejšími představiteli vlády a Poslanecké sněmovny. Výsledek sporu významně posílil pozici prezidenta republiky v oblasti ekonomické politiky.
Subsurface Characterization Using Geophysical Methods at the Proposed Site of Block 11 and Block 12, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.
Authors: Zakariah Muhammad Noor Amin , Zainol Abidin Luqman Sharoff
Published: February 2024

Subsurface study is an essential component not just in oil and gas industry but also in construction engineering. Geophysical methods are among the approaches that could be applied to map the subsurface condition such as electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) and seismic refraction surveys. Four lines of ERI survey and two lines of seismic refraction survey had been carried out at the proposed site of academic blocks (Block 11 and Block 12), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) to investigate the shallow subsurface condition and bedrock identification. Shallow subsurface tomography profiles were produced by using Res2DInv and GeoGIGA Software for ERI and seismic refraction respectively. Based on the results of both methods, relating to the geophysical parameters and borehole data, in general, three subsurface layers were found which are alluvium, weathered bedrock (parent material) and bedrock. The alluvium consists of water saturated zones and compacted layer indicated with resistivity range and seismic velocity of 30-200 ohm.m (except for the compacted layer; 800-1000 ohm.m) and 1500 m/s respectively. The second layer which is moderately weathered bedrock consists of 150-800 ohm.m resistivity range and a seismic velocity of 3000 m/s. the bottom layer is a fresh sedimentary bedrock with the value of 800-2500 ohm.m resitivity range and a seismic velocity of >3000 m/s. Both profiles showed a correlatable result particularly when it ties slightly identical to the borehole data.
The Reaction Mechanism Of Ammonia Production via Magnetic Induction Method: A Density Functional Theory (DFT) Study
Authors: Nguyen V. Thien Duc , Samsudin Mohamad Fakhrul Ridhwan , Sufian Suriati
Published: February 2024

The iron (Fe) catalyzed hydrogenation of nitrogen molecule for the production of a green ammonia molecule was carried out via the B3LYP/6-31G (d,p) computational simulation in a room condition at 25°C. The results revealed that the first step of the nitrogen hydrogenation. At the same, the N atom is showing a lower barrier in comparison to different N atoms which results in a more favorable reaction. Furthermore, the most favorable isomerization observed was from trans to cis-Fe(HNNH) with an energy of 9.18 kcal/mol in relative to the trans-Fe(HNNH). In addition, the lowest activation energy was obtained from the system for the trans to cis isomerization. Moreover, the barrierless reaction was observed during the formation of the FeN2H4 molecule. Additionally, the rate determines the stage of the molecular reaction is the hydrogen addition to the nitrogen molecule at the same position with an activation energy of 36.80 kcal/mol.
GEOLOGY OF BUKIT PANAU, TANAH MERAH, KELANTAN
Authors: Asshari Nur Farrina , Abd Kadir Askury
Published: February 2024

A unique isolated hill of Bukit Panau around a flatland deposits comprise of Jurassic-Cretaceous sedimentary sequence overlying the Triassic granite rock body underneath it. Previous researchers claim that the contact between those two rock units is a nonconformity, but the evidences are insufficient to validate those claims. Therefore, this research studies the type of contact between the rock two rock units and verifies the geological age of the Panau Formation. Several fieldworks were conducted to the study area and petrographic and geochemical studies were performed on selected rock samples retrieved from the fieldwork. As a result, it is believed that Bukit Panau could possibly have two types of unconformities and that the Panau Formation is not the only formation there.

Keywords: formation, unconformities, angular unconformity, nonconformity, granite intrusion, boundary range granite.
DOMESTIC WATER CONSUMPTION FORECASTING WITH SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC FEATURES USING ARIMA AND ARIMAX: A CASE STUDY IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Mohd Khairi Syahidah , Abdul Aziz Izzatdin
Published: February 2024

Domestic water consumption in Malaysia exceeds the recommendation by World Health Organisation (WHO) and the target by National Water Services Commission (SPAN). This could cause problems to future water supply, especially due to climate change and sanitation requirements during the pandemic. Domestic water consumption forecasting for each state proposed in this paper could be used to formulate targeted strategies for water management and water conservation awareness. Time series annual data between 2010 to 2019 obtained from Malaysian government portals were used to forecast domestic water consumption based on its past values and sociodemographic data. Based on correlations and permutation-based feature importance scores, percentage of population above 64 years old, gender ratio and mean household size were the important features for all states. These features were included in fitting ARIMAX models in forecasting domestic water consumption one year ahead for each state. However, time series forecasting modelling results show that ARIMA models using only past data for domestic water consumption for each state have better accuracy than ARIMAX models, except for two states. The need to consider important features differently for each state and insufficient data for estimating additional coefficients in the ARIMAX models could be the reasons of lower R2 values and higher RRMSE and MAPE for ARIMAX models. Nevertheless, the errors were mostly low. Thus, the forecasts for the year 2020 were obtained using ARIMAX models for the two states, and ARIMA models for others. The forecasted values show that only three states would meet the target by SPAN, while others were expected to exceed it. This shows that more efforts such as installing smart digital meters are needed to increase water conservation awareness in the country, with the focus on the states with high forecasted domestic water consumption.

Keywords: ARIMA, ARIMAX, correlation, feature importance, Variance Inflation Factor (VIF)
Identification of Antibiotic Drugs against SARS-CoV2 Mpro: A Computational Approach for Drug Repurposing
Authors: Bairagya Hridoy Ranjan , Gupta Sweety , Pal Sayanti
Published: February 2024

The coronavirus pandemic has posed a significant challenge for researchers seeking to develop new compounds and repurpose existing drugs to manage this disease. It has been found that the Main protease enzyme (Mpro) is critical to the replication of the virus, making it an attractive target for drug development. Different antibiotics have been proven effective against different viruses, leading to their recommendation for COVID-19. In this study, virtual screening, pharmacokinetics, QSAR, and molecular docking techniques were used to investigate the best antibiotic drugs for COVID-19 by targeting the active and inactive conformations of the Mpro enzyme. The results of the study demonstrate that Praziquantel is a promising candidate for COVID-19 treatment. This is due to several reasons: First, Praziquantel exhibits better binding energy in both the conformations of Mpro. Second, it binds in S-3A site in native conformation and S-1B in active state. Third, Praziquantel has excellent absorption properties, strong blood-brain barrier penetration power, and reasonably good solubility. Therefore, the study nominates Praziquantel as the best option for future experimental and pre-clinical investigations for COVID-19.
Elucidating the Association of Key Socio-demographic Factors Underlying Happiness and Well-being in the Eastern Indian Bengali Population
Authors: Dhauria Mrinmay , Pyne Tushar , Nandagopal Krishnadas , Sen Roy Sugata , Sengupta Mainak , Das Madhusudan
Published: February 2024

Background: Subjective happiness or well-being is an important aspect of positive psychology and is determined by several external factors, based on several of which, the World Happiness Report ranks the countries annually. India’s happiness ranking has consistently declined over the years compared to the neighboring countries. Methods: The present study considered relevant socio-demographic factors and assessed their association, if any, in subjective happiness using multiple linear regression analysis among the eastern Indian Bengali population. A total of 191 participants were recruited for the study and their subjective happiness scores were measured using a well validated Subjective Happiness Scale. Results: The result showed a significant association of 3 factors viz. individual’s ‘choice to stay or work in a group or alone’ (p ≤ 0.0001); ‘frequency of feeling sad in daily life (p ≤ 0.0001); and ‘personal relationship satisfaction’ (p ≤ 0.0001) with subjective happiness scores in both males and females. Eight other variables showed a gender-specific association with happiness (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: These three socio-demographic factors might thus be the key determinants in regulating subjective well-being in this section of the world population. This information might thus be helpful in future counselling of individuals suffering from distress or severe depression and keep their better mental health.
Metáforas visuales en tiempos del cáncer rosa
Authors: Luna Coronel Alma , Barba González Rosario
Published: February 2024

A tour of some visual metaphors with which cancer has been associated was integrated, in opposition of the Pink Ribbon rhetoric of the months of October. Through the analysis of the work of visual artists on the theme of disease and cancer, it was found that the representation of the disease from experience tends towards metaphors of survival and pain, while the commercial representation proposes a version of concealment. This will be used to produce a textile by the hands of breast cancer patients undergoing treatment.
Satisfacción estudiantil sobre los cursos del verano a través de la modalidad B-Learning del programa de medicina de la UAG
Authors: Mundarra Vergara Maritza del Carmen , Tinoco Torres Beatriz Rosario , Bolaños Muñoz María de Lourdes
Published: February 2024

"La evaluación de la calidad percibida por el estudiantado con respecto a los cursos de regularización es un punto de partidaen la determinación de la eficiencia hacia el parámetro de un buen desempeño escolar dentro del proceso enseñanza aprendizaje. Objetivo. Identificar el nivel de satisfacción de los alumnos ante la experiencia de aprendizaje dentro de los cursos de verano basado en la modalidad B-learning. Metodología. Estudio transversal, con muestreo no aleatorio. Se aplicó una encuesta basada en el modelo sustentado bajo la Filosofía de la Calidad Total, con aspectos relacionados a experiencia del alumno, logro de objetivos y competencias. Resultados. De una muestra de alumnos n=115 se observó hacia la valoración del aprendizaje percibido un 55 (59.1%) excelente y 3 (3.2%) muy mal. Sobre los aspectos didácticos y curriculares se observó una tendencia conforme a la escala de Likert hacia la mayor ponderación: (5) excelente, con un promedio 4.4 + 0.9. Del aprendizaje percibido a través de medios virtuales el 97% lo consideran bueno, 3% regular. De las TIC y otras herramientas educativas consideradas de mayor significancia, sobresalen el WhatsApp, las videoconferencias y las prácticas de laboratorios con simuladores. Discusión. Se demuestra un alto nivel de satisfacción por parte del alumnado, resultados que van muy de la mano con otras investigaciones. Conclusión. La satisfacción del estudiante ante cursos o programas establecidos bajo la modalidad B-learning como estrategia alternativa de instrucción híbrida se complementan con una percepción positiva, así como hacia la satisfacción de las necesidades y resultados del aprendizaje del estudiante."
Los procesos creativos de la investigación aplicados a las mentes cristalizadas
Authors: Rodríguez Jiménez Antonio
Published: February 2024

"Esta investigación desarrolla la importancia de la creatividad en relación con las tesisde maestría y doctorado esencialmente. Se parte de un estudio realizado por destacados especialistas en creatividad para analizar y demostrar que es posible extender los procesos creativos desde la vida diaria hasta las investigaciones científicas. Los objetivos esenciales de este trabajo consisten en demostrar que es posiblequebrar el cristal del pensamiento y eliminar la opacidad que hace que el conocimiento sea libre. Se partede métodos a través de la bibliografía publicada por psiquiatras, psicólogos y pedagogos que han estudiado el tema de la creatividad, y luego, a través de la observación y de la experimentación. Se demuestra quees posible aplicar dicha creatividad a la investigación para lograr aportaciones valiosas. Como conclusión,se puede afirmar que la aportación investigadora es la que surge a partir de una idea que desarrolla unproducto. Por eso el investigador debe ponerse como objetivo la aplicación de un método científico quedesarrolle nuevas alternativas que permitan satisfacer las necesidades."
Rasgos arquitectónicos fundacionales del centro de población de San José de Gracia, Michoacán
Authors: García Ruiz Dra. Dulce Esmeralda , Valdovinos Mtro. Ciro Antonio
Published: February 2024

"La ausencia de normatividad en relación con la conservación y restauración de la arquitectura fundacionalde los centros de población en México, ha ido generado una marcada pérdida de autenticidad arquitectónica, sustituyendo la arquitectura fundacional por edificaciones arbitrarias sin relación con su contexto histórico edificado, lo cual desarrollo una heterogeneidad en los centros de población, por lo cual, mediante una exploración teórico conceptual de los rasgos arquitectónicos fundacionales y la selección del estudio de caso, se lograron identificar parámetros teóricos e históricos como los descritos tomando como punto de partida conceptos de Lynch (2008), Bazant (1998), González y González (1995) así como haciendo un análisis de los programas más relevantes de imagen urbana de las instancias como INAH, SEDESOL (2007), SUMA (2011), SEGOB(2016), PRODEUR (2000) INAFED (2010), IMPLAN (2012) Y SECTUR, y otros instrumentos de planeación aplicables se pudieron identificar y clasificar los elementos arquitectónicos fundacionales de las tipologías arquitectónicas más relevantes del centro de población, como resultado, se logran catalogar rasgos arquitectónicos fundacionales de caso de estudio en San José de Gracia Michoacán, este estudio puede servir para futuros análisis de imagen urbana en relación a los"
Penetración de sellador convencional versus resina infiltrante en mancha blanca: in vitro
Authors: Beltrán González Mariana del Rocío , Sanín Rivera Ingrid Patricia , Caballero Pérez Alejandro , Vázquez Alcaraz Silverio Jafet , Vázquez Espínola Ramón
Published: February 2024

La manifestación más temprana de la caries es la lesión de mancha blanca, por lo que, en respuesta, la odontología operatoria y el conocimiento de los materiales dentales ha avanzado a una odontología mínimamente invasiva.El sellador de fosas y fisuras es efectivo para prevenir la formación de la lesión cariosa en molares permanentes. En comparación con los selladores, la resina infiltrante posee una menor viscosidad, y tiene una difusión más profunda en el esmalte y en el cuerpo de la lesión cariosa. Comparar la penetración de un sellador convencional Clinpro 3M vs resina infiltrante Icon-DMG, en lesión de mancha blanca: in vitro. Se provocó la lesión de mancha blanca en 30 pacientes sanos con ácido láctico al 88% (pH4) , manteniéndolos por 1 mes. Un vez obtenida la lesión se observó de acuerdo con el International Caries Detection and Assessment Systems (ICDAS), un ICDAS grado 2 fue observado y corroborado, se dividieron las muestras en dos grupos, 15 órganos dentarios por grupo a uno se le aplicó sellador convencional (3m Clinpro sealant) y a la otra resina infiltrante (ICON, DMG), siguiendo las indicaciones del fabricante. Posteriormente se observó la profundidad de penetración en ambos en el microscópio electrónico de barrido. El porcentaje de penetración obtenido por el sellador convencional fue de 99.6% y el de la resina infiltrante fue de 99.7%. El sellado de fosas y fisuras puede realizarse con resina infiltrante en lesiones mancha blanca.
Experiencia de aprendizaje mediante el uso de la tecnología educativa en las prácticas de laboratorio de la materia de Fisiología
Authors: Mudarra Vergara Maritza del Carmen , Castro Aeschbacher Marlene Handal
Published: February 2024

La enseñanza basada en competencias conlleva a la búsqueda de componnentes de los cuales los estudiantes logren recibir el cómo integrar los saberes.Es a través del uso de tecnología de la información como se logra obtener una mejora en la eficiencia del aprendizaje. En la presente investigación se busca fomentar las potenciales de la tecnología educativa a través del uso de sistema Hardware-Software para el registro de datos bioseñales dentro de las prácticas de laboratorio como estrategia y herramienta didáctica en los estudiantes universitarios, así como identificar el nivel de satisfacciçon de los alumnso antes la experiencia de aprendizaje basado en el uso de la tecnología educativa. Los avances con el uso de la tecnología educativa han impactado de manera tal, que se ha hecho necesario la utilización de diferentes metodologías de enseñanaza, autoeficacia y motivvación, como indicadores de autorregulación del aprendizaje también en las prácticas de laboratorio. En relación a la experiencia de los alumnos en prácticas de laboratorio utilizando el fisiógrafo BIOPAC, se demostró que 114 (75%) les resultó excelente y a ninguno 0% muy mal como resultados. Con respecto al logro de los objetivos y/o competencias de la materia, 77 (50.66%) de los alumnos responde a objetivos y/o competencias como cumplidos y un 0% responde como no se cumplieron. El rendimiento académico obtenido durante el semestre escolar a través del resultaod del índice de aprobación indicó un 97.36% mientras que el índice de reprobación al 2.63%. El uso de esta herramienta tecnológica propuesta en la presente investigación . como medio de enseñanza-aprendizaje aumenta el interés de los estudiantes en la disciplina estudiada y la efectividad del proceso educativo.
A Shift Left-Based Accessibility Model for Software Development Process Improvement
Authors:   Department of Software Engineering, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Awoniyi Tolulope , Idowu Sunday ,   Department of Software Engineering, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Published: February 2024

Accessibility modifications are required for individuals with situational, temporary, or permanent impairments to properly interact with web applications. Incorporating accessibility guidelines, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), into software development, along with the software development life cycle and other paradigms, poses challenges. The linear progression of steps in a conventional software development process leads to the identification of problems at a later stage because testing is typically conducted toward the end. Limited attention to accessibility until the final development phase results in prolonged efforts, increased resource allocation, and higher expenses to address accessibility issues. Consequently, numerous software applications remain inaccessible to users with impairments. This study focuses on a Shift Left-based model to improve accessibility in the software development process. Employing the Shift Left a11y Model that emphasizes early integration for accessibility and coupling it with the Extreme Programming Development Life Cycle would enhance the integration of various testing practices and facilitate the development of software that is accessible to all users, including those with impairments. Keywords: Accessibility, accessible software, shift-left, model, methodology for accessible software
Student Attendance Monitoring System using Facial Recognition
Authors:   School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Olubukola Adekola , Kenechukwu Owelle ,   School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Jumoke Daramola ,   School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Emmanuel Mgbeahuruike ,   School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Babajide Adeoti ,   School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Akande Oyebola ,   School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Published: February 2024

In this age of rapidly evolving technologies and trends, performing routine tasks like Attendance Recording should no longer follow the manual or semi-manual tiresome methods. Taking students’ attendance records in the classroom during a lecture period is now a common practice in the University systems especially in most private institutions in Nigeria; a case study employed is Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. This helps to account for where a student is per time, increases student’s learning focus and helps the institution to make the right decision for instance whether to allow a student to take the final exam or not. Attendance marking using conventional methods such as calling students’ names one by one or having them to write it could be quite tedious and time wasting. It becomes more difficult to manage when the class size is large. Another challenge includes the possibility of capturing a proxy attendance such as students writing for their absent colleagues. This study proposes to solve this problem using a biometric information processing known as the facial recognition system. Its application is easier with working range larger than others such as fingerprint, iris scanning and signature. Many algorithms and techniques have been developed to improve facial recognition performance, but the proposed model employs Cascade Classifier which breaks the problem of detecting faces into multiple stages. For each stage, the algorithm performs a very rough and quick test, and if this current stage passes, it does a slightly more detailed test. It eventually detects a face if all stages are passed. The implementation tools include Python, HTML, MySQL, PyCharm, XAMP server as the local host server and a web browser to register and display results. As a result, this development makes attendance monitoring simple, efficient, and time saving. Keywords: Attendance, Monitoring, Biometric, Facial Recognition, Cascade Classifier.
Macroeconomic Fundamentals, Economic Growth and Poverty in Ecowas Franc Zone: Does Single Currency Matter?
Authors:   Department of Economics, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Oigiangbe Osaro , Ajibola Joseph ,   Department of Economics, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Onakoya Adegbemi ,   Department of Economics, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Published: February 2024

The paper investigated the role of single currency macroeconomic variables (exchange rate, central government tax and grant revenue, central government fiscal balance, inflation rate, external public debt stock, and gross capital formation) on output, poverty, international trade volume and unemployment in ECOWAS Franc zone. The question was about the state of symmetry of these factors and its effects on economic growth. The core objective was to examine the pattern of relationship these variables have with economic growth. The paper covered the period 1980 to 2019 and countries in the zone. Romer endogenous growth model, optimum currency theory (OCA) and PMG-ARDL methodology were used. From the group coefficients, fiscal balance (0.03) and inflation (0.15); exchange rate (-0.29) and inflation (-4.50); GCF (0.01); and tax/grant revenue (4.10e-10) were significant at the 5% level in the output, poverty, international trade volume and unemployment models, respectively. While the poverty model indicated two OCA groups in the region, the output, international trade and unemployment models showed four OCA groups each. The long run error correction terms in the output, poverty, international trade volume and unemployment models were 0.61, 0.11, 0.10, and 0.093 respectively and significant at the 5% level, meaning divergence from long run equilibrium. A minimum of two OCAs and a maximum of four OCAs were found. The paper therefore concluded that the zone does not fulfill OCA requirements and recommended that appropriate policy mix should be developed to align these single currency macroeconomic factors towards achieving sustainable economic growth in the zone.
Product Development Strategy and Competitive Advantage of Selected Food and Beverage Firms in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Nigeria., Okegbemiro Sunday , Onu Christopher ,   Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Nigeria., Akinlabi Babatunde ,   Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Nigeria., Nwankwere Idowu ,   Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, Nigeria.
Published: February 2024

Organizations nowadays work in a dynamic and intensely competitive environment, and to stay ahead of the competition's trends, key market players are using a variety of strategic alternatives to drive development and gain an advantage over competitors. Depending on the strategies they employ to compete, food and beverage (F&B) businesses may succeed. Due to the non-adoption of product development strategy, many have had difficulties in securing a favorable competitive advantage. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to investigate how product development affected the comparative advantage of a few Nigerian food and beverage companies in Lagos State. 12,495 regular workers of six chosen F&B businesses in Lagos State, Nigeria, were the population of the research, which used a survey design. 491 people were chosen as the sample size using the researcher advisor sampling table. A credible and trustworthy survey with a Cronbach alpha value higher than 0.7 was also used to gather data at the same time. Descriptive and inferential methods were used to analyze the data. Utilizing the Statistical Package for Science Solutions (SPSS) version 24 for linear regression analysis, it was possible to ascertain the effects of the variables. According to the study's results, product development substantially impacted competitive advantage (β = 0.957, t = 55.078, R2 = 0.874, p-value 0.05). According to the study's findings, competitive advantage was impacted by the product development approach. The research made a strong case for food and beverage (F&B) companies to prioritize their efforts in product innovation. The development of items that would provide Food and Beverage (F&B) companies a competitive advantage over their competitors in the market requires careful consideration of the appropriate product specifications. Keywords: Competitive advantage, Diversification, Foods and beverages, Growth strategy, Marketing efficiency, Product development.
Ownership Structure and Investment Decisions of Listed Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria., Emmanuel Chinanu , Alao Esther ,   Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria.
Published: February 2024

The choice of investment is a critical decision every corporate organization is confronted with. This is because the outcome has the capacity to affect every aspect of an entity as a going concern. Ownership structure has been advanced as a control mechanism that determines the economic trajectory of a firm through its influence on the investment decisions made by firms. The study therefore empirically analyzed ownership structure dynamics on investment decisions of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria. Data was garnered from the year end reports and accounts of the selected firms, validated by the relevant regulatory bodies. Inferential analysis via multiple regression was used as the mechanism for data examination. The findings revealed that ownership structure has significant effect on noncurrent assets to total assets ratio. (Adj R2 = 0.105; Wald Chi2 (4,173) = 8.79 P =0.03 < 0.05). The study consequently prescribes that Government, regulators and policy makers should synergize to strengthen the governance frameworks of firms which will translate to efficient monitoring and oversight as well as an appreciation in long term investment intensity. Keywords: Consumer goods firms, corporate organizations, investment decisions, noncurrent assets to total assets ratio, ownership structure
Instalacao, Condução e Manutenção de Equipamentos Energéticos
Authors:   Filipe Didelet, Garcia João
Published: February 2024

Este livro foi concebido para tornar acessível uma área – os Equipamentos Energéticos e a sua utilização – que tem tido uma grande carência em termos de documentação técnica e científica e para que essa informação fosse transmitida de uma forma didática e pedagógica facilmente assimilável por qualquer tipo de leitor. Assim, pretende chegar a públicos distintos, ou seja, por um lado aos estudantes dos diferentes graus do Ensino Superior, em cursos de Engenharia, Gestão ou Tecnologias, e, por outro, a todos os profissionais que, nos mais diversos sectores, mas principalmente nas empresas instaladoras e de manutenção, são chamados a resolver os problemas relacionados com a utilização de equipamentos energéticos. Por isso, numa abordagem inovadora, começa por tratar dos aspetos pedagógicos relacionados com a temática sobre a qual se debruça para posteriormente tratar dos aspetos teóricos e práticos relacionados com a instalação, condução e manutenção dos equipamentos de energia. No caso concreto da Manutenção trata sequencialmente os aspetos organizativos e, depois, para cada tipo de equipamento tratado, as ações preventivas e corretivas.
Strategi Pemasaran Untuk Umkm Melalui Pemanfaatan Media Sosial Dan Teknologi Informasi
Authors: Mugiarso  , Setiawan Septhiyanthi , Hilmy Dwinanda Muhammad , Arby Ansya, dkk Muhammad
Published: February 2024

Before the era of Information Technology, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) were faced with a number of problems that could hinder their development. Limited market access and lack of information about market trends and customer preferences often make it difficult for MSMEs to develop effective marketing strategies. Observation activities are carried out by conducting direct observations of the situation and environmental conditions of the community. MSMEs now have the opportunity to overcome most of these problems. The aim of MSMEs in Sawarna Village is to carry out marketing that can improve the quality of human resources who have high abilities and interest in marketing the Sitaman Bumi application, Batour. Utilization of online platforms that will be used to help MSMEs
Optimalisasi Paket Wisata Pada Pantai Sawarna Menggunakan Aplikasi Sitaman Bumi Yang Terintegrasi Dengan Batour
Authors: Ramdhani Mahbub Asep , Ardiansyah Jerry , Syahroni, dkk Muhammad
Published: February 2024

Sawarna Village in Lebak, Banten, possesses significant tourism potential yet remains underutilized and has experienced a decline in visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Service Program (CSP) Group 7 focuses on managing and marketing tourism packages through digital platforms to enhance local economy and knowledge. Previously, tourism information was primarily disseminated orally, hindering Sawarna's tourism potential to reach its maximum. CSP is seen as a strategic opportunity to advance tourism potential through technology. Besides marketing, CSP empowers the community and local figures to actively participate in sustainable tourism development. The main objective is to enhance the community's capacity in managing tourism potential sustainably. The method employed involves comprehensive data collection of tourism packages and optimization of existing tourist attractions. The outcome is the creation of structured and digitally interconnected tourism packages, facilitating access to information for tourists and boosting Sawarna's competitiveness as a tourism destination. CSP is expected to serve as a catalyst in unlocking new opportunities for Sawarna as a competitive tourism destination. In conclusion, the management and marketing of tourism packages through digital platforms are crucial in maximizing Sawarna's tourism potential and increasing community involvement in sustainable tourism development
Pelatihan Penulisan Karya Tulis Ilmiah Bagi Mahasiswa STMIK Al-Muslim Bekasi
Authors: Susilo Arif , Arwan Sulaeman Asep , Andriani  , Mulyana Iwan
Published: February 2024

Karya tulis ilmiah merupakan sarana mahasiswa untuk menuliskan gagasan yang ada dalam pikirannya, tulisan yang dihasilkan merupakan wujud intelektual diri dari seorang mahasiswa tersebut. Namun pada kenyataannya kemampuan mahasiswa dalam dalam menulis karya tulis ilmiah masih sangat terbatas, baik dari segi pengembangan ide maupun waktu. Selain itu kurangnya motivasi mahasiswa dan keterbatasan referensi yang up to date. Berdasarkan permasalahan yang dihadapi mitra maka  dilakukan  pelatihan karya tulis ilmiah yang meliputi: (1) Penentuan tema atau topik yang menarik, (2) Penulisan latar belakang dan penentuan masalah, (3) Penulisan kajian pustaka dan penentuan teori yang digunakan, (4) Penulisan metodologi penelitian, (5) Penulisan laporan penelitian dan penyajian data, (6) Penulisan pembahasan dan penarikan kesimpulan, (7) Pelatihan pengecekan plagiarism dengan menggunakan Turnitin atau Grammarly, (8) Melakukan sosialisasi situs web jurnal nasional terakreditasi SINTA dan Internasional terindeks SCOPUS yang bereputasi. Hasil Pengabdian Kemitraan ini  yaitu peserta pelatihan menghasilkan karya tulis yang minim plagiarism dan dapat dipublikasikan di jurnal lokal, nasional atau internasional yang bereputasi.

Kata Kunci: Karya Ilmiah, Jurnal, Sinta, Scopus.
Flexibilidade e precarização:
Authors: Duarte Pedro Henrique Evangelista , Santos de Oliveira Alanna , Sartorio Loural Marcelo
Published: February 2024

A reforma trabalhista no Brasil foi aprovada com base no argumento da necessidade de modernização da legislação trabalhista do país. No entanto, a análise de seus pontos sugere que o mote da reforma é a ampliação da flexibilização das relações de trabalho para redução de custos e maior facilidade de contratação e demissão, ampliando a vulnerabilidade e instabilidade do trabalhador. A partir desses elementos, o objetivo do presente artigo é analisar duas formas de contratação – terceirizados e intermitentes – no intuito de observar os possíveis efeitos da reforma trabalhista nos anos de 2018 e 2019. Para tanto, serão utilizados dados da Relação Anual de Informações Sociais e do Cadastro Geral de Empregados e Desempregados, e aplicada a metodologia de acompanhamento dos efeitos da reforma trabalhista proposto por Duarte e Loural (2020).
PERANCANGAN DAN PEMBUATAN COMPANY PROFILE BERBASIS WEBSITE MENGGUNAKAN CMS WORDPRESS PADA KAFE KAJJA KOREAN STREET FOOD DI GARUT
Authors: Fadillah Putri Natasya Nur , Gaffar Mohammad Rizal
Published: February 2024

Kajja Korean Street Food is a business engaged in food and beverages. Inspired by the many fans of Korean drama films who often display the culture and culinary specialties of the country of ginseng, this is one of the backgrounds for the establishment of this Kajja Korean Street Food business. However, currently Kajja Korean Street Food only has an Instagram account to promote and introduce its food and beverage products, which is not yet effective enough to attract more consumers. Therefore, it is necessary to digitize business using a website. Kajja Korean Street Food chose to create a website-based company profile using the WordPress Content Management System (CMS). The purpose of designing and making a company profile based on this website is to attract more consumers to know about Kajja Korean Street Food products and also as a marketing content that can be used by Kajja Korean Street Food. The design stage is carried out in four stages, namely planning, analysis, design, and implementation. After that, interviews were conducted with business owners regarding the final results of the website that had been created.
Analisis Sikap dan Minat Beli Konsumen terhadap Produk Fashion dengan Menggunakan Brand Image Merek Lokal dan Impor
Authors: Folia Azella Dwi , Yulianti Riri Aryani
Published: February 2024

This research intends to examine customer perceptions and purchasing intentions regarding fashion goods that include both domestic and foreign brand imagery. The causal approach used in this quantitative study examines the strength of correlations between variables by putting preexisting assumptions to the test. Purposive sampling methods were used using smartPLS 3.0 software to choose the sample for this research, which consisted of 100 respondents, utilizing the questionnaire method for data collection. According to the study's findings, donning clothing with a local brand image makes most locals feel prouder and more at ease. They often visit local fashion product stores because they are drawn in by the growth of local brand image models. However, some of them really like purchasing imported fashion items because they believe that, despite the lower price, they are more qualified and distinguished.
DEVELOPMENT OF ARCHIVES MANUALLY IN THE UNIT SIMPAN PINJAM KOPERASI INTI BANDUNG
Authors: Andriyani Robintang Yuni , Firmansyah Yayan
Published: February 2024

Unit Simpan Pinjam Koperasi INTI, a subsidiary of PT Industri Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Persero) is a part of a cooperative that plays an important role in the savings and loan cooperative activities of employees of PT Industri Telekomunikasi Indonesia. The development of the Koperasi INTI with improved services makes the Unit Simpan Pinjam work optimally. Each activity of the Savings and Loans Unit produces information or data that is stored as a company archive, the information will be temporarily collected which will then be recapitulated and will be bound at the end of the year period, the binding is carried out based on the archive year, archive classification, and month. The Unit Simpan Pinjam has 5 (five) archive classifications, namely Commercial Banks, Incoming Banks, Outgoing Banks, Incoming Cash, and Outgoing Cash. The archival principle used in this archival project is a mixed principle, that is, each unit has its own storage area for each unit and at the end of the year period is stored in the cooperative's final storage area in one warehouse that is united with each cooperative unit. After binding the archives, the archives are moved to the warehouse to be stored and arranged based on a chronological storage system for the archive year and an alphabetical storage system for archive classification, namely Commercial Banks, Incoming Banks, Outgoing Banks, Incoming Cash, and Cash Out. After that, the guide's description was affixed to the filing cabinet and the table of contents was attached to the cupboard and warehouse door.