bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MANAGEMENT OF THE SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION OF ORNAMENTAL CORAL WILDLIFE ON PULAU KAUNG VILLAGE AS HOBBYIST TOURISM
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Graduate Program in Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Malang, Indonesia, ADI INTYAS Candra , KOESTIONO Djoko ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Faculty of Agriculture, Malang, Indonesia, TJAHJONO Agus ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Indonesia, SUHARTINI Suhartini ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Faculty of Agriculture, Malang, Indonesia, DINA RIANA Fitria ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Faculty of Agriculture, Malang, Indonesia
Published: June 2023

The coral reef ecosystem is one of the biodiversity that the most significant component of coral reefs, namely corals, has been traded in various sizes. Not only beneficial for marine ecotourism, but the current trend is that ornamental coral has become a legal hobby. These hobbyists make coral one of the main components that decorate their aquariums because of their attractive shapes and colors. However, several types of hard corals are included in CITES Appendix II, so their permits and trading activities are stringent. Indonesia has more than 14% of the World's reefs and is known as the coral triangle area, where one of the centers for ornamental coral production is the Bali Strait. One of the suppliers established in 2015 is PT Lombok Samudera Abadi (PT LSA). PT LSA is a supplier of wildlife ornamental coral products in West Nusa Tenggara that fulfills orders from exporters who are members of the Indonesian Ornamental Coral Farmers Association (KPKHN) for exporters in Bali and Banyuwangi and the Association of Indonesian Ornamental Coral and Fish Association (AKKII) for exporters in Jakarta. The purpose of this study was to analyze the level of corals utilization at PT. LSA and its impact on sustainability. The study's results showed the level of utilization of corals by PT. LSA in Pulau Kaung Village delivered an average actual production of 1,862 individuals /month, which means it does not exceed the maximum production value (CMSY = 3,743 individuals/month) and JTB (2,995 individuals/month). The actual corals harvesting average of 133 trips is still below the optimum harvesting effort (EMSY = 211 trips), so this condition still shows that over-exploited has not occurred in the area with a utilization rate of 0.48 which is still in the moderate status, which means that utilization efforts can be increased. There are 36 hard corals and 9 soft corals taken from nature. Besides corals utilization, PT. LSA also engages in CSR activities by offering restocking from corals transplants in particular areas and training for academics or coastal communities. However, not all restocking is successful, primarily because of seasonal factors that can impact the corals' health. In light of this, more investigation is required.
Generalized impedance method for calculation reflection and passage of waves through multi-layer structure. Part 4. Criterion of applicability of stepped approximation of nonuniform medium
Authors:   Syktyvkar State University, 167001, Russia, Syktyvkar, Oktyabr'skij pr-t, 55, Antonets I.V. , Shavrov V.G. ,   Kotelnikov IRE RAS, 125009, Russia, Moscow, Mokhovaya, 11, b. 7, Shcheglov V.I. ,   Kotelnikov IRE RAS, 125009, Russia, Moscow, Mokhovaya, 11, b. 7
Published: June 2023

The correctness of applicability of stepped approximation for calculation the reflection, propagation and dissipation coefficients by falling the wave to multi-layer structure is investigated. The starting distribution is the linear increasing of wave number from initial to final points of structure. As an approach it is employed the presentation of structure as a combination from layers in each if it’s the wave number is constant but from one layer to other increases by stepped manner. It is formed 12 distributions with increasing fractional of distribution of structure to steps. It is shown that the dependence of reflection coefficient from the fractional distribution of structure with constant of its length has powerfully indented resonance character. It is shown that for expulsion the possibility of resonances excitation the half of minimum wave length must be more then whole length of structure. From this demand it is found the critical as so maximum value of wave number which is equal to ratio of number “pi” to the whole length of structure. It is found that the correct approximation of linear increasing by stepped is the so as which maximum of wave number is less than critical. It is found that in practice near the critical value for the achieve the correction (near 5%) it is enough the distribution of structure on seven steps which have equal high and length. When the maximum of wave number is more than critical number the anyone increasing of distribution (so as increasing of steps quantity) for increasing of approximation precision of linear structure by stepped does not achieved.
Tom-turkey meat quality using eubiotics at the base of bifidobacteria in feed
Authors:   FSBSI “North Caucasian Federal Scientific Agrarian Center” (FSBSI “North Caucasian FSAC”), Stavropol region, Russia, Pogodaev Vladimir A.
Published: June 2023

The data have been given in the article on eubiotics at the base of Bifidibacterum bifidum strain effect on tom-turkey meat quality. It has been established that muscle tissue of these tom-turkeys has good quality. This tissue contains more dry matters and protein and less fat and has high biological value.
PENGARUH REKRUTMEN, SELEKSI, KOMUNIKASI, MOTIVASI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. MERPATI MAINTENANCE FACILITY SIDOARJO
Authors: Gunawan Kridho Hery , Permatasari Adinda , Nindiyani Sistha Alim
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine and analyze the effect of recruitment, selection, communication, motivation and work environment of employees at the aircraft engineering department of PT. Merpati Maintenance Facility Sidoarjo. The sample in this study amounted to 82 employees through the distribution of questionnaires. The type of data used is quantitative. The time of the study was carried out in May-June 2021. The data processing in this study used IBM SPSS Statistics version 25. The results of the t-test showed that the variable sig motivation (X4) and work environment (X5) <0.05, then H0 was rejected at a significance level of 5%. It can be concluded that the motivation variable (X4) and work environment (X5) partially have a significant and positive influence on employee performance (Y). While the variable recruitment (X1), selection (X2), communication (X3) > 0.05, then H0 is accepted at a significance level of 5%. It can be concluded that the variables Recruitment (X1), selection (X2), communication (X3) partially have a significant and negative influence on employee performance (Y) in the aircraft engineering section of PT. Merpati Maintenance Facility Sidoarjo. Variables Recruitment, Selection, Communication, motivation and work environment simultaneously have a significant effect on employee performance in the aircraft engineering section of PT. Merpati Maintenance Facility Sidoarjo with a significance value of 0.001 < 0.05. The results of the coefficient of determination show a value of 0.175 or 17.5%, which means that all independent variables (recruitment, selection, communication, motivation and work environment) can affect employee performance variables by 17.5% while the rest is influenced by other variables besides the independent variables in the study. this amounted to 82.5%.
Mediation Effect of Computer Self-Efficacy Between Learning Motivation and Learning Achievement
Authors: Pandin Maria Yovita R , Prihastuti Dyah rini , Trihastuti Adiati , Yustini Ratnaningsih Sri
Published: June 2023

Factors that influence learning achievement include learning motivation and self-efficacy. This study aims to explain the effect of learning motivation, and self-efficacy on student achievement. The population used in this study were students of the Faculty of Economics, University of 17 August 1945, Surabaya. The sampling technique is random sampling. The data collection used is documentation and questionnaires. The design of this research is an explanation of the variables of learning motivation (X1), self-efficacy (X2), and learning achievement (Y). The data analysis technique used is Linear Regression Analysis. The results showed that learning motivation and self-efficacy partially affected the learning achievement of undergraduate students. The limitations of this study are limited to students of the Management S1 program, so it cannot be generalized to other populations. Further researchers are expected to add other variables that affect learning achievement and can add data collection techniques with observation and interviews so that research results are more accurate.

Keywords: Learning Motivation, Computer Self-Efficacy, Learning Achievement.
Analysis of Financial Performance in Kendari City Government
Authors: Damau Unika Oktaviani , Panjaitan Feliks Anggia Binsar Kristian
Published: June 2023

This study aims to analyze the Financial Performance of the Kendari City Government in 2019-2022. This research is quantitative research with a descriptive method. The data analyzed are the independence ratio, the effectiveness ratio, the efficiency ratio, the activity ratio, and the growth ratio of Regional Own Revenue in Kendari City in 2019-2022. The results showed that the financial performance of the Kendari City local government based on the independence ratio was classified as very low with a percentage of 19.69%, financial performance based on the average PAD effectiveness ratio was not effective with a percentage of 53.74%, financial performance based on the average activity ratio operating expenditures did not go well with a percentage of 70.27%, the average ratio of capital expenditures also did not go well which only had a percentage value of 134.59%, financial performance based on the average PAD growth was said to be unsuccessful because it only had a percentage of 12, 37%.

Keywords: Regional Financial Performance; Activity Ratio; Effectiveness Ratio; Efficiency Ratio; Independence Ratio; Growth Ratio.
Feasibility Analysis of The Investment Project of Additional High Frequency Machinery in Increasing Production Capacity
Authors: Sajiwa Aldida Dimas Bagus , Widiasih Wiwin
Published: June 2023

UD Berkah is a small business, that currently produces surface mats for adult slippers and children's slippers. Hot Embossing is one of a series of processes for making the surface of slippers. The Hot Embossing process requires a High Frequency machine to create a pattern on the printed slipper surface. Currently UD Berkah has 3 units of High Frequency machines to meet consumer demand. Due to the large number of requests, not all of them can be done by the company itself, so it requires the services of subcontractors to meet production shortages. Currently, the company plans to purchase High Frequency machines to overcome this problem. So it is necessary to analyze the feasibility of investment projects by considering several aspects with the Straight Line Depreciation method approach, Payback period, Net Present Value, Profitability Index and Internal Rate of Return. This is done to consider whether the investment in adding High Frequency machines is feasible or not for UD Berkah. Research results with an investment value of Rp. 55,000,000 with an economic life of 5 years, the results for a depreciation of Rp. 7,000,000 every year, NPV of Rp. 477,026,441, payback period results for 1 year and 8 months, Profitability Index value is 11.7, the IRR value shows the result of 37.54%, So it can be concluded that investing in high frequency machines is feasible.

Keywords: Hot Embossing, High Frequency, Investment, Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return.
Celebrity Endorsers and Purchase Decisions for Generation Z: Brand Image of Loreal Products
Authors: Friscilla Sheren Dyah , Yap Nonni
Published: June 2023

The high demand for using beauty products and lots of competition make companies have to innovate in marketing strategies. The existence of the phenomenon in this study can be useful as material for consideration for marketing managers and entrepreneurs in marketing products. So consumers can understand more trending products and fulfill consumer desires in their buying behavior. This study aims to determine celebrity endorser's purchasing decisions for Generation Z which is mediated by brand image on L'Oreal products. The number of samples in this study were 100 respondents who had bought L'Oreal products. The data collection technique used a purposive sampling method with a questionnaire conducted on Z generation women at the Golden Kediri Supermarket. Data analysis of the results of this study: celebrity endorser has a positive and significant effect on brand image, and brand image has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, then celebrity endorser has no direct significant effect on purchasing decisions. Testing the intervening variables shows that there is an indirect effect on purchasing decisions through the brand image variable.

Keywords: Celebrity Endorser, Brand Image, Generation Z, Purchase Decision.
IMPACTO DA COVID-19 NA ASSISTÊNCIA ÀS PESSOAS ACOMETIDAS PELA HANSENÍASE
Authors: Diniz Shirley Priscila Martins Chagas Diniz , Melo Pereira Débora Lorena , Cardoso De Aquino Dorlene Maria , Carneiro Alves de Oliveira Bruno Luciano , Pereira Costa Rabelo Poliana , Tavares Palmeira Rolim Isaura Leticia
Published: June 2023

Objetivos: refletir acerca do impacto ocasionado na assistência prestada a essa população durante a pandemia de Covid-19. Métodos: Trata-se de um artigo de reflexão, o qual busca discutir os impactos ocasionados à assistência da pessoa acometida pela hanseníase durante o período pandêmico, com base em documentos oficiais e artigos que buscaram orientar os processos de trabalho e estratégias dos profissionais atuantes na APS. Resultados: a hanseníase é problema de saúde pública no Brasil e um agravo que demanda atenção contínua, bem como atendimento oportuno e detecção precoce de casos, sobretudo, devido seu potencial incapacitante. No entanto, a pandemia influenciou o diagnóstico e acompanhamento dos casos da doença no Brasil. Com a necessidade de reorganização da Atenção Primária à Saúde a fim de reduzir as chances de contaminação por Covid-19, houve uma   da procura pelo diagnóstico, tratamento e/ou acompanhamento de pacientes portadores de outras doenças, inclusive hanseníase. Considerações finais: Fez-se então necessária uma abordagem reflexiva acerca do impacto ocasionado na assistência prestada a essa população durante a pandemia de Covid-19, no sentido de contribuir para o desenvolvimento de estratégias utilizadas para manutenção dos atendimentos no nível de Atenção Primária à Saúde, haja vista o longo e desconhecido período de convivência com o Sars-Cov, e principalmente no sentido de evitar o retrocesso nos avanços alcançados no enfrentamento e eliminação da hanseníase enquanto problema de saúde pública.
Isolated Word Speech Recognition Using Mixed Transform
Authors: Abou-Loukh Sadiq Jassim , Abdul-Razzaq Shahad Mujeeb
Published: June 2023

Methods of speech recognition have been the subject of several studies over the past decade. Speech recognition has been one of the most exciting areas of the signal processing. Mixed transform is a useful tool for speech signal processing; it is developed for its abilities of improvement in feature extraction. Speech recognition includes three important stages, preprocessing, feature extraction, and classification. Recognition accuracy is so affected by the features extraction stage; therefore different models of mixed transform for feature extraction were proposed. The properties of the recorded isolated word will be 1-D, which achieve the conversion of each 1-D word into a 2-D form. The second step of the word recognizer requires, the application of 2-D FFT, Radon transform, the 1-D IFFT,and 1-D discrete wavelet transforms were used in the first proposed model, while discrete multicircularlet transform was used in the second proposed model. The final stage of the proposed models includes the use of the dynamic time warping algorithm for recognition tasks. The performance of the proposed systems was evaluated using forty different isolated Arabic words that are recorded fifteen times in a studio for speaker dependant. The result shows recognition accuracy of (91% and 89%) using discrete wavelet transform type Daubechies (Db1) and (Db4) respectively, and the accuracy score between (87%-93%) was achieved usingdiscrete multicircularlet transform for 9 sub bands.
AUGMENTING ROOMMATE RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH PERSONALITY-BASED INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
Authors: Bhatra Aastha , Khan Mariyah Zubair , Gupta Ashita , Bansal Amanat
Published: June 2023

A roommate relationship is very important for well-being & a compatible roommate relationship has the potential to provide an environment in which an individual can flourish in academics, social life & work life. The ensuing paper addresses issues pertinent to stakeholders in co-living spaces. It intends to frame intervention strategies that roommates can use to strengthen their roommate relationship & avoid roommate conflicts. The paper addresses the importance of roommate relationships, factors affecting roommate relationships, the reasons for roommate disputes & its impact on an individual's  life. Moreover, personality characteristics forming a good roommate relationship have also been discussed. The paper derives from an in-depth study of existing literature, &  endeavors to enhance well-being of an individual by addressing roommate concerns & improving roommate relationships.

Keywords: platonic relationship, compatibility, compatible relationship, roommate, flatmate, room/flatmate conflict
Identity_Márcio_ Article Version.doc
Authors: Gomes Marcio
Published: June 2023

Qualitative data generated from interviews with research participants
Hdt. 3.11 – Punishment, Human Sacrifice, Oath, Symposion? Ritual and Group Cohesion
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Iancu Liviu Mihail
Published: June 2023

At the beginning of the third book of the Histories, while presenting the way Kambyses conquered Egypt, Herodotos makes a short digression on the way the Greek and Karian mercenaries serving the Egyptian king killed the children of a former comrade who defected to the Persians and conspicuously drank their blood, mixed with water and wine. Although the fragment is one of the few sources regarding the practices and rituals conducted by Greek mercenaries in the archaic period, the fact narrated by Herodotos remains obscure as there is no consensus whether it should be linked with Greek punishment customs, symposia or the blood rituals used when taking oaths. The interpretation proposed in this paper is that of an oath taken in order to dispel any suspicions regarding the commitment of some mercenaries to their former comrade’s cause.
Notes on Dura Europos Map
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Hălmagi Dragoș
Published: June 2023

Since the discovery of Dura Europos parchment, several studies attempted to elucidate the nature and function of this remarkable artifact. The present contribution starts with an overview of the current research and then examines several controversial or unexplored issues. The Greek text was copied from a Latin source and one of the misspellings indicate the original was written in cursive. The itinerary was probably created by private initiative and it described a maritime route. The double name of the Danube is unlikely to contain a reference to the city of Histria. Finally, the reception of this text in Romanian historiography has been shaped by an influential study published more than 70 years ago, which unfortunately caused the proliferation of some fictitious mentions of settlements on the western coasts of the Black Sea.
Gladiators on Film: Spectacle and History
Authors: Trif Iosif
Published: June 2023

The intriguing world of the Roman gladiators has been represented in many different ways along the brief history of the seventh art. From realistic portrayals to romanticized visions, film directors have offered a wide spectrum of visual spectacles that catered to the visual culture of the audiences they were targeting. In this analysis, we take an incursion into the minds of various movie directors and comment on the ways in which various cinematic stories were created.
Between Sacred and Profane: the Role of Water in the Dacian Settlements and Fortresses in the Șureanu Mountains
Authors: Vasilache Ștefan
Published: June 2023

he aim of this paper is to assess the different purposes for which water was used during the Dacian antiquity at Sarmizegetusa Regia and its surrounding area. The paper will take into consideration relevant examples of archaeological discoveries that can suggest, in a synoptic manner, the role played by water in different contexts. The paper will try to outline the general character of the ancient water management system employed in the Șureanu Mountains, thus suggesting a specific trait of the archaeological milieu present in the area. Furthermore, by presenting the specific characteristics of some water management installations, we will be able to observe the differences between them.
Recent research on Late Roman dwellings on the acropolis of Istros (Constanța County, Romania)
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Bottez Valentin-Victor , Țârlea Alexandra ,   University of Bucharest, Lițu Alexandra ,   University of Bucharest
Published: June 2023

The present paper focuses on the excavation of a 6th c. AD insula in Istros, Romania. The latest discoveries throw light on the plan of the insula and the function of its different internal spaces.
Waste Management for Jordanian Industries Using Lean Management Principles
Authors: AL-Tahat Mohammad D. , Alrai Abdelrahman Mohammed
Published: June 2023

This paper is focused on managing waste that is generated by construction. Starting with expressing, how significant construction waste affecting project success, and then lean management principles were proven to be positively helping in keeping construction projects waste controlled. Where construction waste sources and causes were subcategorized under each main waste category that lean principles deal with. After that, adequate questionnaire was developed in order to collect data. These data were analyzed in order to determine the level of occurrence and significance for each waste type and to scientifically recommend the proper tools and techniques to deal with them, effective lean tools to be applied in Jordan according to waste sources that were determined.
Effect of action video game engagement on attention and working memory
Authors: Gonçalves Edimilson dos Santos , de Mendonça Goiara Castilho
Published: June 2023

Objective: This study aimed to verify the effects of types of engagement with action games on the optimization of attentional resources and working memory based on the Signal Detection Theory (SDT) paradigm. Method: For this, a computerized version of the Continuos Performance Test (CPT) was developed in the Psychopy program and applied to a sample of 85 participants, divided into four groups according to their weekly engagement with action games on the PlayStation and Xbox platforms. Dependent variables included: discriminability value (d prime), criteria (c), reaction time, and recall rate in the working memory task. Results: The results showed that players who engaged more than 11 hours a week in action games performed better compared to players who dedicated themselves to 10 hours or less. In addition, players who play between 1x to 3x a week, obtained better results compared to players who dedicate themselves 4x or more a week. Conclusion: These results suggest that the number of times/hours devoted weekly to action games is an important factor for achieving better performance in attention and working memory tests by video game players. This study is important to evaluate the effects of games on cognition and their contributions to rehabilitation practices based on cognitive training with games.
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Authors: IRE Inresia
Published: June 2023

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Intergroup violence in the Pan-Homo last common ancestor was limited by low male relatedness
Authors: Gilbert James , Howlett Kate , Opie Christopher
Published: June 2023

The origins of human intergroup conflict are poorly understood despite the volume of attention the topic has received. Recent research suggests that, among mammals, violence is especially commonplace in primates, particularly social and territorial species. Here we use Bayesian phylogenetic methods to reconstruct the evolution of lethal violence across the ape lineage to understand better the roots of human lethal violence. Of the five key traits underpinning lethal violence, our reconstructions suggest that male coalitions, male dominance over females, and male-biased territorial defence were all present in the Pan-Homo last common ancestor. However, there was no support for the presence of exclusively hostile interactions with other groups or male natal residence, contrasting with extant chimpanzees. Our results suggest humans evolved from an ancestor whose lethally violent tendencies may have been tempered, compared with extant chimpanzees, by low male relatedness and coalitions between unrelated females.
SISTEM PENDAFTARAN WAKAF
Authors: NURENI
Published: June 2023

Sistem pendaftaran harta wakaf adalah suatu sistem yang dirancang untuk memudahkan proses pendaftaran harta wakaf. Dengan adanya sistem ini, proses pendaftaran menjadi lebih cepat dan efisien, serta meminimalkan kesalahan data yang dapat terjadi pada proses manual.Selain itu, sistem pendaftaran harta wakaf juga dapat memudahkan para pihak yang terlibat dalam proses wakaf, seperti lembaga amil zakat, penerima manfaat, dan pengelola harta wakaf. Dengan adanya sistem ini, transparansi dan akuntabilitas dalam pengelolaan harta wakaf juga dapat lebih terjamin.Namun, penting untuk diingat bahwa sistem pendaftaran harta wakaf bukanlah satu-satunya solusi untuk mengatasi permasalahan dalam pengelolaan harta wakaf. Diperlukan juga komitmen dan kesadaran dari semua pihak terkait untuk memastikan bahwa pengelolaan harta wakaf dilakukan dengan baik dan sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip syariah.
Minimum Wages and Homelessness
Authors: Hill Seth J
Published: June 2023

I study minimum wage policies as a potential contributing factor to the persistent challenge of homelessness faced by American cities. Some risk factors of homelessness - substance abuse, unstable support network, mental illness - also make individuals less competitive in the job market. If minimum wage increases have differential effects that depend upon individual characteristics, negative consequences of minimum wages could fall disproportionately on cohorts already at risk of homelessness. Using synthetic and local-projection difference-in-differences methods and Department of Housing and Urban Development homelessness data, I find that minimum wage hikes led to increased homelessness in American municipalities between 2006 and 2019. Further analysis suggests that disemployment, but not migration to higher wages or inflation in rental housing prices, is a mechanism. The findings highlight the importance for homelessness of labor market conditions for at-risk populations and suggest more research on the distributional effects of minimum wage laws.
ChatGPT as a mapping assistant: A novel method to enrich maps with generative AI and content derived from street-level photographs
Authors: Juhász Levente , Mooney Peter , Hochmair Hartwig , Guan Boyuan
Published: June 2023

This paper explores the concept of leveraging generative AI as a mapping assistant for enhancing the efficiency of collaborative mapping. We present results of an experiment that combines multiple sources of volunteered geographic information (VGI) and large language models (LLMs). Three analysts described the content of crowdsourced Mapillary street-level photographs taken along roads in a small test area in Miami, Florida. GPT-3.5-turbo was instructed to suggest the most appropriate tagging for each road in OpenStreetMap (OSM). The study also explores the utilization of BLIP-2, a state-of-the-art multimodal pre-training method as an artificial analyst of street-level photographs in addition to human analysts. Results demonstrate two ways to effectively increase the accuracy of mapping suggestions without modifying the underlying AI models: by (1) providing a more detailed description of source photographs, and (2) combining prompt engineering with additional context (e.g. location and objects detected along a road). The first approach increases the suggestion accuracy by up to 29%, and the second one by up to 20%.
Predicting Special Forces Dropout via Explainable Machine Learning
Authors: Huijzer Rik , de Jonge Peter , Blaauw Frank , de Jong Maurits Baatenburg , de Wit Age , Hartigh Ruud den
Published: June 2023

Selecting the right individuals for a sports team, organization, or military unit has a large influence on the achievements of the organization. However, the approaches commonly used for selection are either not reporting predictive performance or not explainable (i.e., black box models). In the present study, we introduce a novel approach to selection research, using various machine learning models. We examined 274 special forces recruits, of whom 196 dropped out, who performed a set of physical and psychological tests. On this data, we compared four machine learning models on their predictive performance, explainability, and stability. We found that a stable rule-based (SIRUS) model was most suitable for classifying dropouts from the special forces selection program. With an averaged area under the curve score of 0.70, this model had good predictive performance, while remaining explainable and stable. Furthermore, we found that both physical and psychological variables were related to dropout. More specifically, a higher score on the 2800 meters time, connectedness, and skin folds were most strongly associated with dropping out. We discuss how researchers and practitioners can benefit from these insights in sport and performance contexts.
Linking acoustic variability in the infants' input to their early word production
Authors: Bulgarelli Federica , Bergelson Elika
Published: June 2023

Talker variability shapes how learning unfolds in the lab, and similar types of variability have been shown to be available to infants in the real world. Here, we ask whether talker variability also influences age of first production for common nouns, above and beyond the effects of frequency. Then, we ask whether these effects are redundant with effects of speech register. We predicted children's month of first production using acoustic measurements for highly common nouns from a longitudinal corpus of North-American infants. In addition of frequency, variability in how words sound in 6-17mo's input predicted when children said those same words. Further, while proportion of child-directed-speech also predicts month of first production, it does so alongside measurements of acoustic variability in children's real-world input. Together, this adds to a growing body of literature showing that how children hear words influences learning both in the lab and in daily life.
Is waiting for rewards good for you? No association between impulsive choice, psychopathology, and functional outcomes in a community cohort sample
Authors: Bado Patricia , Salum Giovanni , Rohde Luis Augusto , Gadelha Ary , Pan Pedro , Miguel Eurípedes Constantino , Tripp Gail , Furukawa Emi
Published: June 2023

A stronger preference for immediate rewards has been reported in individuals with ADHD and other disorders. However, the consistency of the associations between this preference and psychiatric conditions as well as functional outcomes have been questioned. Research on its association with longitudinal outcomes is scarce. The current study used data on a choice delay task (CDT) from a community sample of Brazilian children (n= 1917). The frequency of the trials where children chose a later large reward versus a sooner smaller reward was compared for those with ADHD and typically developing children. The study also evaluated whether children’s preference for the larger delayed rewards is predictive of the presence of psychiatric disorders and functional life outcomes (academic performance, alcohol use, early pregnancy, incarceration, BMI), cross-sectionally and longitudinally. Children with ADHD and their typically developing peers performed similarly on CDT. Their task performance was not related to psychiatric conditions or life outcomes. The current results raise questions regarding the use of CDT with diverse populations and whether a preference for larger delayed rewards is predictive of positive long-term outcome as widely assumed.
Exposing the hidden curriculum: Instructional strategies for critical reading of the primary literature that are feasible and effective in graduate education
Authors: Bjorn Genevive
Published: June 2023

Critical reading of the primary literature (CRPL) is part of a hidden curriculum in doctoral education because it is essential for degree progress yet often assumed and unaided by formal instruction. Framed by sociocultural theory, this mixed-methods study examined how participation in a four-week online intervention using the CERIC method and social collaborative annotation (SCA) improved CRPL skills. Significant improvement occurred in reading comprehension as critical reading, research self-efficacy, and reading apprehension. Self-reports indicated significantly improved feelings of confidence and ease of reading in a new field. The main implication is that doctoral students benefit from explicit CRPL instruction. The main recommendation is that graduate education programs explicitly teach reading comprehension as critical reading wherever students encounter PL.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA INTERAKTIF ARTICULATE STORYLINE BERBASIS KONTEKSTUAL PADA MATERI EKOSISTEM KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Anarli Anarli , Hermita Neni , Putra Zetra Hainul
Published: June 2023

The development of science and technology is developing so rapidly that teachers have to keep abreast of technological developments in learning. This study aims to develop a product in the form of interactive media articulating contextual-based storylines on ecosystem material for fifth-grade students that is valid and practice. This type of research is research and development which is carried out through the ADDIE model. The research stages of the ADDIE model include Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation. The main technique in this study is the validity and practicality analysis of interactive media. The data is then processed through quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques. The results of the assessment of the validity of the interactive media are obtained with an average value of 76% which is in the valid category. The results of the teacher's practicality assessment show an average score of 80% which is in the practical category. Assessment of the value of practicality by students is obtained with an average value of 89.9% in the very practical category. Based on the results of this study, the product of this research development in the form of contextual-based articulate storyline interactive media on ecosystem material for fifth-grade students was declared to have met the validity and practicality categories so that this product could be used by teachers and students in classroom learning.
Pemberdayaan kelompok karang taruna dalam kegiatan citizen journalism di Desa Mencirim Kecamatan Kutalimbaru, Kabupaten Deli Serdang
Authors: Sahputra Dedi , Juliana Hasibuan Effiati , Muliono Rizki
Published: June 2023

The problem of drug abuse and criminal acts that occurred in the village of Mecirim, Kutalimbaru District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra has involved young people. Community service activities are carried out to empower youth groups by increasing creativity through citizen journalism activities, and to maximize the use of digital technology so that the involvement of youth groups in public accountability through the media is maximized so that they are more empowered in social roles in society. The method used is through, first, training through face-to-face lectures by providing citizen journalism material and making personal blogs. Second, face-to-face guidance in the form of editing citizen journalism products produced by youth groups. Third, evaluate the delivery and loading of citizen journalism products to the mass media. The results achieved from this activity are increased knowledge and understanding and skills of youth groups about citizen journalism and citizen journalism activities carried out by youth groups by sending journalistic works published by online mass media.
Model pendampingan pengelolaan dan penguatan branding desa wisata menuju kemandirian ekonomi masyarakat
Authors: Heru Santosa Djarot , Hendrokumoro Hendrokumoro , Masrukhi Moh
Published: June 2023

The Community Service Program (PkM) was carried out by a team from the Department of Language and Literature, FIB-UGM in Ponjong Village, Ponjong District, Gunung Kidul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. In its implementation, the team synergizes with the Regional Government of Gunung Kidul Regency in a sustainable manner (2020-2022). First year 2020, it began with mapping the potential of the area and pre-conditions of PkM by the team together with Community  Student Service (KKN) activities. In 2021, the preparation of the activities agenda, socialization, assistance in Community Organization Management (MOM), trainings and community empowerment. In the last year 2022, strengthening,  branding tourist attractions in Ponjong Village, publication programs through social media, monitoring and evaluating the sustainability of the program. The result is the understanding of the people of Ponjong Village towards the current situation (pandemic period, pre-normal, and normal) and the formation of a strong and independent institution for tourism awareness groups and local/village economic drivers in utilizing the potential of the "Water Byur" tourist attraction in Ponjong Village.
Seismic fragility assessment of low-rise reinforced concrete frame: A comparative study of bare and infill model
Authors: Suwal Rajan , Uprety Rupesh
Published: June 2023

Most of the residential structures designed in Nepal are low-rise reinforced concrete (RC) frames. They are designed following the guidelines given in the Nepal Building Code, especially, the mandatory rule of thumb. In analyzing and designing most of the reinforced concrete structures in the urban and semi urban areas of Nepal, only bare frame model is considered. The additional effect caused by the infill walls are neglected. In this research, a comparative seismic fragility assessment of low-rise RC frame is conducted. Two cases are assumed; with and without the consideration of the unreinforced masonry infill. Macro modelling approach is followed for modelling the infill effect. Results clearly indicate that the inclusion of the infills drastically reduce the roof displacement compared to the bare frame model during a seismic shaking. This is attributed to the fact that the inclusion of the infill imparts more stiffness to the structure during a seismic-shaking compared to the bare frame model and hence the displacement is reduced. Furthermore, seismic fragility of the frame structure is also overstated when the effect of infill is not taken into consideration. The inclusion of infills reduced the structural fragility to significant extent. In this regard, the bare frame model was found to be more vulnerable to seismic shaking compared to the infill model.
Seismicity parameters of Nepal by cumulative slope point change method
Authors: Khanal Ramesh , Shrestha Radhesh , Chhetri Pawan , Pradhan Bharat
Published: June 2023

Nepal is one of the most seismically active countries with several seismic sources that are capable of generating moderate to high magnitude earthquakes. In this study, earthquake catalogue was developed by considering six major source zones. The completeness time period was determined by performing sensitivity analysis for various magnitude bin widths and time intervals. The seismicity parameters were computed by the least square method (LSM) and maximum likelihood method (MLM). LSM was based on Gutenberg Richter’s scale relationship, whereas for the maximum likelihood method, it was performed by a new method called cumulative slope point change method (CSPCM). The CSPCM was introduced to account the drawbacks of maximum curvature method (MCM), especially for bulk number of data. Furthermore, paper compares the LSM and the MLM for the calculation of seismicity parameters. The comparison shows that the proposed CSPCM based on MLM is reliable in terms of theoretical and analytical way as compared to LSM and MCM.
Evaluation of Nakagami and Birnbaum-Saunders probability distribution for wind speed and power estimation
Authors: Parajuli Ayush
Published: June 2023

This study compares three probability density functions (PDFs) for understanding and estimating wind power based on wind patterns: the commonly-used Weibull distribution, the relatively-new Birnbaum-Saunders distribution, and the Nakagami distribution. The wind profile of Jumla, Nepal was analyzed using data from 2004 to 2014. The Nakagami distribution performed similarly to the Weibull distribution in terms of understanding wind patterns. However, for estimating wind power, the Nakagami distribution was found to be more effective than the Weibull distribution in most cases. The Birnbaum-Saunders distribution was found to be the least effective of the three PDFs compared.
Knowledge on Urinary Incontinence among Women in a Community at Barahachhetra, Nepal
Authors: Basnet Urmila , Yangden Namita , Mandal Punam Kumari
Published: June 2023

Urinary Incontinence is a condition in which involuntary loss of urine is a social or hygienic problem for the patient. Urinary incontinence is regarded as a disgraceful situation, with a negative effect on the quality of life, and is usually kept disguised. It is an important problem leading to physical, social, psychological, sexual, and economic problems among women of all age groups. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge of urinary incontinence among women in a community at Barahachhetra. A descriptive study was conducted among women aged 40-65 years residing in Barahachhetra-5. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to gather data from 105 women using a semi-structured interview schedule with Face-to-face interviews. SPSS version 16 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, III., USA) was used for data entry and analysis. Descriptive analysis and inferential statistics i.e., chi-square test was used to find the association of the level of knowledge with selected demographic variables. This study revealed that out of 105 respondents, 21% had good knowledge and 59% had average knowledge on urinary incontinence which concluded that only less than one-fourth of respondents have good knowledge and the level of knowledge is not associated with selected demographic variables. It is recommended that awareness programs on urinary incontinence should be conducted at the community level by concerned authorities.
Knowledge and Practice on Covid-19 among Rural Schools’ Teachers and Students of Dhankuta District, Nepal
Authors: Basnet Saraswati , Basnet Hom Bahadur , Bhattarai Dilip Kumar
Published: June 2023

A novel corona virus (nCoV) was recognized on seven January 2020 and was temporarily named “2019-nCoV”. It was subsequently named the “Covid-19 virus globally. The objective of the study is to assess the knowledge and the preventive practice on Covid-19 among teachers and students of Mahalaxmi municipality in Dhankuta. Descriptive analytical cross-sectional design was used.  A census method was used to choose the respondents. A semi- structured questionnaire was used to collect the data among 387 respondents. Frequency, percentage, mean, median and standard deviation were used to assess the knowledge and preventive practice on Covid-19 with teachers and students.. Inferential analysis i.e. multivariate logistic regression was used to find the relationship between dependent and selected demographic variables. Half (50.6%) of the respondents had good level of knowledge on Covid-19.  Two-forth (50.4%) of respondents had poor practice on Covid-19 and less than two-forth (49.6%) of respondents had good practice. Multivariate analysis shows that there is association among levels of practice with ethnicity (p=0.007; aOR =0.576; CI=0.385-.862) and mother education (p=0.003; aOR =1.228; CI=1.072-.1.407).There is significant association between level of practice and ethnicity (p=0.004; aOR=1.810; CI=1.202- 2.726) and mother’s education (p=0.002; aOR=0.804; CI=0.700-0.923). The study concluded that nearly half (49.4%) had still poor level of knowledge and more two-forth (50.4%) of the respondents had poor level of practice on Covid-19 so awareness programmed should be conducted to enhance the Knowledge and practice of teachers and students of Mahalaxmi municipality.
Calculation of reserve estimation in the new pit design using mining software at PT. Tanjung Alam Jaya pit x, Banjar, South Borneo.
Authors: Akbar Muhammad Faris , Mahardhika Abimanyu , Sari Avellyn Shinthya
Published: June 2023

The mining planning and design were carried out in PT. Tanjung Alam Jaya, a coal mining company in South Kalimantan. The company intends to re-mine the Pit X area and requires a comprehensive mine planning approach to achieve its mining objectives. The study focuses on long-term planning, specifically optimizing the pit design while considering the company's specified stripping ratio limit and calculating the potential reserve volumes. The research aims to develop an optimized pit design and estimate the quantity of mineable reserves based on the optimization results. The findings include a mining layout design drawing and the calculated coal reserves that can be extracted from the optimized pit design. The excavation area spans 38.1 hectares, with excavation limits reaching a depth of -56 meters above sea level. The shape of the excavation extends from northeast to southwest, with a length of 1,065 meters and a variable width of 310 to 460 meters. The excavation features a slope height of 10 meters and a single slope angle of 65 degrees. Moreover, the haul road measures 21 meters in width with a 10% grade. The pit design indicates a total mineable coal reserve of 1,400,263.48 tons across all seams. Additionally, it reveals that 21,565,312.42 bcm of overburden / interburden must be stripped, resulting in a stripping ratio of 15.40 for the specific pit design. The haul road measures 21 meters in width with a 10% grade. In conclusion, this research demonstrates PT Tanjung Alam Jaya's efforts to optimize their pit design for re-mining in the Pit X area. The study provides valuable insights through a comprehensive mine planning approach, aiding the company in achieving their mining objectives while adhering to specified limits.
Carbon Footprint Assessment of LPG Gas Usage in Small Industries: A Case Study of Sami Laris Swalayan Shopping Center
Authors: Yuliani Aulia Rachma , Sari Mega Mutiara , Suryawan I Wayan Koko
Published: June 2023

This study aims to assess the carbon footprint associated with the consumption of LPG gas in Sami Laris Swalayan shopping center, focusing on small industries. The research investigates the environmental impact of LPG usage, emphasizing the importance of carbon emissions reduction in the context of sustainable practices. The study quantifies the annual CO2 emissions resulting from LPG gas consumption through data collection and analysis, highlighting the linear relationship between gas usage and carbon emissions. The findings provide valuable insights for the shopping center to develop mitigation strategies and promote sustainable practices for carbon footprint reduction. In addition, the research contributes to the knowledge on carbon emissions in small industries and emphasizes the need for energy-efficient measures and alternative energy sources to minimize environmental impact.