bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Hydrochloric acid on breaking seed dormancy and germination enhancement in native Alhagi graecorum Boiss ( Al-Agool ).
Authors: Sharashy Omar
Published: August 2023

Despite the great importance of legumes plants, most of them have a hard and impermeable testa, which causes physical dormancy of the seeds and prevents germination even when environmental conditions are favorable. This is considered one of the major problems in successful seed germination.  Alhagi graecorum plant is a wild  native legume. It has a hard and impermeable testa, which causes physical dormancy of seeds, and to overcome hard coat imposed dormancy, softening  the  hard seed coat by soaking Hydrochloric acid ( HCl ). The present study was conducted to evaluate various duration of soaking seeds in HCL to breaking physical dormancy for           A.graecorum in 10, 20, and 30 minutes. The results  showed that, final germination percentage (FGP) in treated seeds significantly increased when compared with the control were 55, 62 and  68 % respectively, while in control was only 12 %. Seed germination influenced by HCL is due to its capability to break the hard seed coat that leads to water absorption and  imbibition of seeds. As for the mean daily germination ( MDG ), the results revealed that, there were significance increased in seventh day of sowing in germination between the treated seeds in duration of soaking 20 and 30 min were 23 and 24 % respectively, as they were most effective in germination, while the germination in the control  stopped in the fifth day of sowing at 12 %. While the mean germination time (MGT), the results indicated that the seeds soaked in acid recorded 9.66, 9.13, and 8.62 days, respectively. The minimum MGT for treated seeds was detected in 30 min., 8.62 days. The reason for the long period of the mean germination time may be due to the use of a low concentration of hydrochloric acid, so I recommend using higher concentrations of acid to obtain a lower mean germination time.
Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup dalam Norma Hukum Indonesia
Authors: Muhammad Alrizky Ekiawa
Published: August 2023

Seiring bertambahnya penduduk di Indonesia, maka bertambah pula permasalahan mengenai lingkungan hidup tempat mereka tinggal. Salah satu bentuk permasalahan misalnya sampah, semakin banyak penduduk maka banyak juga kebutuhan yang digunakan dan sampah yang dihasilkan. Apabila tidak bisa mengendalikan permasalah- permasalahan lingkungan yang ada dapat menyebabkan terjadinya lingkungan yang tercemar dan rusak, dimana pada akhirnya akan menjadi ancaman bagi manusia. Oleh karenanya, sangat penting untuk melakukan pengelolaan lingkungan hidup baik oleh pemerintah maupun masyarakat yang saling bekerjasama. Pengelolaan lingkungan hidup sendiri menurut Undang-Undang No. 23 tahun 1997 tentang Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup dijelaskan bahwa pengelolaan lingkungan hidup adalah upaya terpadu untuk melestarikan fungsi lingkungan hidup yang meliputi kebijaksanaan penataan, pemanfaatan, pengembangan, pemeliharaan, pemulihan, pengawasan, dan pengendalian lingkungan hidup. Dalam pelaksanannya, pengelolaan lingkungan hidup terdiri dari beberapa asas dan juga pendekatan, selain itu pengelolaan lingkungan hidup memiliki dasar hukum dalam Undang- Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945. Maka, diharapkan pelaksanaannya dapat berjalan efektif dan efisien.
Optimalisasi Bandwidth Menggunakan Traffic Shapping di Lab.Networking Universitas Muhammadiyah Maluku Utara
Authors: Udrus Karina , Hamza Sahriar , Mandar Gamaria
Published: August 2023

Perkembangan teknologi saat ini, membuat layanan internet menjadi kebutuhan utama. Layanan internet membuat penggunanya dapat saling berkomunikasi dan saling bertukar informasi. Layanan internet sangat berpengaruh pada bidang pendidikan,melalui internet kita dapat dengan mudah mengakses berbagai referensi ilmu pengetahuan sehingga mempermudah proses belajar mengajar. Namun untuk dapat terhubung ke internet kita membutuhkan koneksi Wifi, Dari sekian banyak pengguna internet dan kebutuhan bandwidth yang semakin meningkat, membuat kecepatan WiFi menjadi buruk. Maka dari itu penggunaan bandwidth pada suatu jaringan perlu dimonitoring dengan pembagian bandwidth sehingga pengguna mendapatkan kenyamanan saat menggunakan internet.metode yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif. Percobaan menggunakan metode HTB dan traffic shapping di lab Networking universitas muhammadiyah maluku utara telah berhasil Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan, dengan Optimalisasi bandwidth menggunakan Traffic shapping di Lab Networking Universitas Muhammadiyah Maluku Utara telah berhasil dilakukan, dan didapat beberapa disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan metode Hierarchical Token Bucket (HTB) untuk manajemen bandwidth pada jaringan internet sangat berpengaruh terhadap stabilitas koneksi yang di dapat.
Mengidentifikasi Kematangan Buah Pala Berdasarkan Ciri Tekstur Menggunakan Metode Backpropagation
Authors: Umagapi Sukarni , Hamid Mustamin , Ibrahim Adelina , Suratin Dzikrullah
Published: August 2023

Kemajuan teknologi yang pesat telah merambat di bidang pertanian, dimana guna menciptakan petani-petani modern dengan harapan dapat mempermudah petani dalam meningkatkan produksi serta mutu produk. Oleh karena itulah dibuat sebuah aplikasi yang dapat mendeteksi kematangan buah pala hanya berdasarkan citra buah pala. Metode yang digunakan sebagai pembeda tingkat kematangan buah pala pada penelitian ini adalah metode Backpropogation. Metode Backpropagation algoritma pembelajaran untuk memperkecil tingkat error dengan cara menyesuaikan bobotnya berdasarkan perbedaan output dan target yang diinginkan. Langkah-langkah yang perlu dilakukan yaitu ekstrasi ciri citra sebanyak 40 citra yang terdiri dari 20 citra pala mentah dan 20 citra pala matang. Kemudian dilakukan pengolahan mulai Dari Cropping, konversi ke Grayscale kemudian menghitung nilai fitur GLCM, dan yang terakhir yaitu Klasifikasi menggunakan Metode Backpropagation menggunakan Tool Matlab R2015a. Hasil dari penelitian Identifikasi Kematangan buah pala ini dapat diterapkan karena memiliki hasil yang baik yaitu 95,5%.
Analisis Perbandingan Metode Load Balancing PCC dan ECMP Menggunakan Mikrotik Hap Late Rb941
Authors: Alkatiri Rifki , Gunawan Erwin , M Santosa
Published: August 2023

Di era modernisasi saat ini teknologi sangatlah penting bagi kebutuhan manusia, seiring dengan kemajuan zaman. Sehingga membuat semua orang harus menggunakan koneksi internet dalam kehidupan sehari  hari, karena  kemajuan teknologi sangatlah berkembang dari waktu ke waktu, oleh karena  itu semua orang juga sangat membutuhkan koneksi internet yang lebih baik untuk berkomunikasi dan  mencari  informasi penting dalam kehidupan sehari hari. Dan untuk membuat  kualitas layanan internet yang lebih baik salah satunya yaitu dengan cara memanfaatkan metode load balancing,  untuk itu diperlukan pengaturan beban trafik jaringan agar beban trafik menjadi rata dan seimbang. Dari hasil pengujian dapat disimpulkan bahwa load balancing metode PCC dapat berjalan lebih optimal dan Metode PCC dapat membagi beban trafik secara seimbang sehingga menghasilkan nilai Rx sebesar 24.4 Mbps dan 25.2 Mbps dan menghasilkan nilai yang lebih baik dari metode ECMP. Metode PCC memiliki memiliki nilai Tx dan Rx yang sama secara seimbang yaitu 592 bps sedangkan metode ECMP tidak membagi beban trafik secara merata dan seimbang.
Sistem Informasi Pengisian Buku Tamu Pada Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I TPI Ternate
Authors: Kemhay Risman , Muhammad Abdul Haris , Hamid Mustamin
Published: August 2023

Penggunaan Buku Tamu pada Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I TPI Ternate merupakan salah satu proses penting yang dapat mempermudah dalam mencatat data pengunjung yang telah datang. Buku Tamu bertujuan agar dapat mencatat siapa saja pengungjung dan tujuan kedatangnnya untuk apa. Melihat pentingnya penggunaan buku tamu pada Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I TPI Ternate maka perlu adanya pembuatan Sebuah Website Buku Tamu yang nantinya dapat digunakan untuk mempermudah dan membantu pihak Kantor Imigrasi dalam pendataan dan pengarsipan. Disebabkan masalah yang terjadi pada kantor imigrasi saat ini adalah proses pencatatan buku tamu yang masih dilakukan secara manual/konvensional dengan menggunakan kertas, sehingga masih sering terjadi kehilangan arsip atau data-data penting daftar tamu yang hadir. Dengan pembuatan system ini diharapkan dapat mengatasi permasalahan yang terjadi sehingga pengarsipan daftar tamu yang berkunjung menjadi lebih mundah ditemukan dan lebih baik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan satu buah sistem informasi berbasis website yang dapat digunakan untuk mengelola data buku tamu pada Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I TPI Ternate.
Implemntasi PPPOE Pada Jariangan Laboratorium Insfrastruktur Teknologi Informasi UMMU
Authors: Husein Irma Irma , Ibrahim Adelina , Muhammad Abdul Haris
Published: August 2023

PPPoE adalah Tekhnologi yang di gunakan pada penelitian ini dengan di terapkan PPPoE pada jaringan Existing pada Kampus maka jaringan kampus akan lebih aman di karenakan pada tekhnologi PPPoE sendiri  telah di terpakan proses enkripsi, otentikasi, dan kompresi data. Dengan adanya PPPoE di jaringan maka jika ada Penambahan perangkat atau jika ada client yang ingin terkoneksi maka ada proses Autentikasi berupa username dan password dengan begitu laboratorium Jaringan Teknik Informatika UMMU akan lebih aman Sedangkan hasil dari kinerja PPPoE pada Laboratorium Jaringan Teknik Informatika UMMU, salah satu bukti jaringan internet berhasil terkoneksi anatara Ternate-Makian dengan jarak 44 km, dari jarak tersebut bisa disimpulkan bahwa kinerja PPPoE pada jaringan internet sangat aman.
Penentuan Keputusan Penerimaan Bantuan Beras Raskin Bagi Warga Miskin Di Desa Bukit tinggi Menggunakan Metode PROMETHEE
Authors: Noh Junaidi , Harun Astuti , Muhammad Abdul Haris
Published: August 2023

Salah satu program pemerintah untuk menjawab kekurangan pangan di kalangan masyarakat ekonomi bawah adalah dengan memberikan bantuan beras Raskin. Program Raskin ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan atau membuka akses pangan keluarga miskin dalam rangka memenuhi kebutuhan beras mereka dengan jumlah yang telah ditentukan. Dalam pendistribusiannya sering ditemukan beberapa masalah diantaranya jumlah kilogramnya tidak sesuai dengan jumlah/kk, waktu penyaluran yang tidak tepat waktu, serta penentuan keputusan penerima yang salah saran. Kesemua kendala di atas bisa jadi disebabkan oleh system penyalurannya serta petugas lapangan yang tidak professional. Fakta di lapangan menunjukkan bahwa terdapat petugas yang lalai dalam menentukan syarat dan kriteria penerima serta juga dalam menentukan siapa yang berhak menerima tidak secara objektif, ditambah lagi dengan data para penerima yang ditulis di kertas sehingga memungkinkan data tersebut bisa hilang atau tercecer. Penelitian ini mendiskusikan tentang bagaimana menyelesaikan permasalahan diatas dengan membuat sebuah system pendukung keputusan yang terkomputerisasi dengan mengimplementasikan metode PROMETHEE, dari hasil pengujian diperoleh system dapat digunakan untuk keperluan penentuan keputusan penerima beras raskin
Xohán Casal a través de sus lecturas: la formación literaria de un escritor en la posguerra
Authors: Bermúdez Montes Mª Teresa
Published: August 2023

Xohán Casal (1935-1960) desarrolló su labor como escritor gallego en el período de la dictadura franquista. Durante la década de los 50 el joven autor se esforzó en obtener una buena formación lectora, pese a los obstáculos de la censura y a la penuria editorial. Merced a la consulta de los documentos personales de Casal depositados en 2010 en la Real Academia Galega (Fondo Xohán Casal), se aportan datos y testemonios sobre las obras que integraron su acervo de lecturas. Las obras clásicas de Eduardo Pondal, Manuel Curros Enríquez, Castelao e Luís Seoane fueron lecturas de referencia fundamentales para Casal en el ámbito gallego, mientras que las piezas de Dickens, Brecht y O’Casey destacan entre sus preferencias en el plano internacional. El estudio de los escritos de Casal proporciona referencias útiles para situar a este autor tanto en relación con el sistema literario gallego como en relación con outros sistemas.
Bernardino Varela do Campo, traductor de los textos dramáticos no gallegos de la Irmandade da Fala de A Coruña
Authors: Biscainho-Fernandes Carlos-Caetano
Published: August 2023

Las traducciones al gallego de los textos teatrales de otras dramaturgias realizadas en los años 20 del siglo pasado dentro del proyecto teatral de las Irmandades da Fala –excepto las de los textos de Yeats, todas ellas dadas por perdidas– eran atribuidas a Antón Vilar Ponte. Nos referimos a textos de Strindberg, Maeterlinck, Shakespeare y varios títulos de dramaturgos lusos. El reciente descubrimiento en los archivos del coruñés Bernardino Varela do Campo de cinco cuadernos con traducciones de A intrusa de Maeterlink y O pai de Strindberg, junto con las versiones gallegas de once textos teatrales portugueses de autoría de Marcelino Mesquita, Manuel Laranjeira, Júlio Dantas, João da Cámara, João Baptista, Eduardo Coelho, Diogo José Seromenho y Santos Júnior, obliga a revisar esa atribución. En este trabajo se da cuenta del descubrimiento, se inda en las ediciones que sirvieron de base a las traslaciones al gallego y se proporcionan evidencias que permiten imputar a Varela do Campo la autoría de estas traducciones.
Organización y estructura del antígrafo de los Cancioneiros da Biblioteca Nacional y de la Biblioteca Vaticana
Authors: Monteagudo Henrique
Published: August 2023

La presente contribución se centra en el antígrafo de B y V, es decir, la Recopilación general de la lírica trovadoresca, con el objetivo de analizar la organización de sus contenidos y su estructura material. En cuanto a la organización, se parte de las investigaciones de C. Michaëlis de Vasconcellos, G. Tavani y A. Resende de Oliveira, complementadas con los resultados obtenidos por el autor en sus trabajos anteriores sobre variación scriptolingüística y estratigrafía textual. Por otro lado, se propone reconstruir la configuración material del códice, perdido desde el siglo XVI. Para ello, se procede a un análisis codicológico de los testimonios que se derivan de él, a saber, los propios apógrafos B y V. Se avanza a través del estudio conjunto de ambos códices y de la información sobre fasciculación y foliación del antígrafo que contienen. Las conclusiones resumen los resultados obtenidos en cuanto a la disposición de las composiciones en el soporte original, los procedimientos de incorporación de nuevos materiales y las operaciones subyacentes de integración, copia, revisión, enmienda, adición y reordenación. Los resultados obtenidos suponen un avance sustancial en el conocimiento del proceso de constitución de la tradición manuscrita de la lírica trovadoresca gallegoportuguesa.
Screening cognitivo en adultos jóvenes infectados con VIH-1 en Buenos Aires
Authors: Mauas Romina , Espiño Analía , Marenco Victoria , López Pablo , Richly Pablo
Published: August 2023

El deterioro cognitivo es altamente prevalente en pacientes infectados con VIH-1, aún en individuos jóvenes. En nuestro país, la información epidemiológica sobre el impacto del deterioro es escasa y carecemos de pruebas de screening con la validación local necesaria como para ser utilizadas como herramientas diagnósticas. Por ello, diseñamos un estudio prospectivo con el objetivo de estimar la prevalencia de deterioro cognitivo y comparar el rendimiento de 5 pruebas de screening breves entre sí (incluyendo un nuevo test que denominamos NEURA cuyos componentes están validados en español) y con la evaluación cognitiva completa (gold standard) en una población de adultos jóvenes infectados con VIH-1, para determinar su sensibilidad y especificidad en nuestra cultura e idioma. Desde 02/2015 a 02/2016 se incluyeron individuos argentinos de entre 18-50 años, fluentes en español, con educación formal >12 años, bajo tratamiento antirretroviral estable y viremia suprimida. Los pacientes completaron: una entrevista psiquiátrica; el screening cognitivo mediante 5 pruebas rápidas; la evaluación neuropsicológica; y una evaluación funcional. Se estudiaron 45 sujetos, presentando una prevalencia de deterioro cognitivo del 9 % (n = 4). El rendimiento de NEURA fue superior al demostrado por otros tests de screening (Sensibilidad 75 %, Especificidad 98 %).

La prevalencia de trastorno cognitivo en esta población ha sido baja en relación a la reportada por otras cohortes de pacientes jóvenes avirémicos. Los tests de screening de uso habitual en nuestro país no tuvieron un buen rendimiento para detectar deterioro cognitivo en comparación con el nuevo test NEURA.
Fagoterapia: una alternativa emergente en la era de la multirresistencia antibiótica
Authors: Guzzi Leda
Published: August 2023

La creciente resistencia antimicrobiana asociada a la crisis en la producción de nuevos antibióticos y las consecuencias humanas y económicas de este fenómeno, constituyen un complejo escenario que requiere el urgente desarrollo de estrategias antimicrobianas alternativas. Los bacteriófagos son virus que infectan y lisan bacterias. Se conocen desde hace más de un siglo pero en las últimas dos décadas, la administración de bacteriofagos ha ganado popularidad en todo el mundo. Existe un extenso cuerpo de evidencia preclínica y clínica que posiciona a la fagoterapia como una de las principales herramientas para el tratamiento de infecciones difíciles de tratar. Si bien esto es conceptualmente promisorio, su implementación está limitada por la escasez de datos clínicos de seguridad y eficacia, obtenidos acorde a los estándares científicos actuales. Esta revisión describe los datos más relevantes acerca de la biología de los fagos, los aspectos farmacocinéticos y farmacodinámicos conocidos hasta la actualidad, los temas regulatorios y los resultados clínicos más relevantes.
Cromoblastomicosis: abordaje con terapia combinada
Authors: Leiro Viviana , Fernández Pardal Patricia , Coringrato Mauro , Piñeiro Ornela , Maronna Esteban , Santiso Gabriela
Published: August 2023

La cromoblastomicosis es una micosis de implantación crónica y progresiva, causada por diversos hongos de la familia Dematiaceae. En Latinoamérica, las especies encontradas con más frecuencia son Fonsecaea pedrosoi y Cladophialophora carrionii.

El tratamiento de esta micosis puede ser un desafío, por la falta de respuesta y la recidiva,

en especial en individuos con lesiones crónicas y extensas.

Se presenta un individuo con recaída de cromoblastomicosis (causada por Fonsecaea pedrosoi) en miembro inferior derecho, que había realizado tratamiento incompleto con terbinafina e itraconazol. El paciente respondió de manera favorable al retratamiento con itraconazol y terbinafina combinado con resección quirúrgica parcial de la lesión e injerto de piel en sitio quirúrgico.
DOMESTIC LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON MARINE POLLUTION – A CRITICAL APPRECIATION
Authors: Abida Yasin, Prof. Dr. Shazia N. Qureshi
Published: August 2023

This scholarly inquiry undertakes a comprehensive and critical analysis of marine pollution (MP) as it pertains to the domestic legal framework of Pakistan, with particular emphasis on the paramountcy of oceans and the mounting exigencies confronting them. Marine pollution poses deleterious ramifications for ecosystems, living resources, human health, and maritime activities. In the context of Pakistan, multifarious causal antecedents underlie this phenomenon, encompassing industrial and agricultural runoff, shipping-related incidents, and the pervasive scourge of plastic pollution. Despite the existence of international conventions and domestic legislative enactments aimed at redressing this environmental malaise, the practical implementation thereof faces notable challenges, including shortcomings in enforcement and regulatory efficacy. To mitigate marine pollution in Pakistan, substantive efforts have been pursued, notably entailing the proscription of plastic bags, the deployment of advanced technologies for marine waste disposal, and the proactive advocacy of extended producer responsibility. Paramount among the international conventions are those mandating ship-owners' liability for oil spills, pivotal in safeguarding the sanctity of marine environments. Intrinsically intertwined with humanitarian and ecological import, the preservation of marine life mandates the promulgation of comprehensive legal edicts that assiduously protect marine ecosystems and proffer due reverence to the rights of marine denizens. Notwithstanding, the exigency to confront implementation obstacles within the Pakistani legal milieu accentuates the imperative for resolute enforcement mechanisms. Addressing these intricate challenges necessitates the adoption of proactive measures, notably the institutionalization of an autonomous industrial reporting system and exacting compliance with stringent environmental impact assessments. In summation, the efficacious resolution of marine pollution imperatives within Pakistan obliges the cultivation of a robust and meticulously enforced legal framework, profoundly attentive to sustainable marine resource management. Harmonizing international conventions with domestic jurisprudence holds indubitable import in perpetuating the sanctity of marine ecosystems and buttressing the well-being of humanity. Through rigorous legal scrutiny and judicious enforcement, the collective aspiration to ameliorate marine pollution resonates with heightened resonance and veracity.
DETERMINING FACTORS OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN PAKISTANI ISLAMIC BANKING
Authors: Erum Moaz Dr. Sadaf Mustafa, Dr. Sabir Ijaz,
Published: August 2023

Purpose of the paper – This research paper aims to expand and clarify how customer satisfaction in Pakistan’s Islamic banking industry is conceptualised and measured.

Design/methodology/approach – The authors discuss the set of characteristics that can be used to measure customer satisfaction scores for shariah compliant Islamic banks. The likelihood of categorising these characteristics into quality dimensions is then raised. Subsequently, the confirmatory factor analysis methodology is used to evaluate numerous alternative structures and test their validity and reliability.

Findings – The results of this study show that there are two factors that influence service quality in Pakistani banking that uses Islamic services in the commercial format: the “quality of the value” proposition and the “quality of the service itself”
INDO-US STRATEGIC NEXUS: A THREAT TO PAKISTAN'S SECURITY
Authors: Fariha Jabeen, Dr. Asia Saif Alvi
Published: August 2023

The Indo-US strategic nexus, made up of different ways that India and the US work together, will upset the balance of power in the region, pose a security risk to Pakistan, and start an arms race between India and Pakistan, which are nuclear rivals. This recent alliance will disturb the balance of power between the two Atomic Powers, India, and Pakistan. It also suggests that strategic cooperation between India and the US will change the balance of power in South Asia, which would be bad for Pakistan's safety. The Indo-US alliance may affect military capabilities, regional influence, and ongoing wars. Pakistan would automatically make alliances with other powers like China and Russia to protect itself and not give up on its security concerns. To address Pakistan's security concerns and create a safe and cooperative environment in South Asia, the USA should first stress the importance of open communication, measures that build trust, and regional activities that include everyone.
Causes and consequences of bullwhip effect on the boutique industry of Dhaka city
Authors: Rashed Choudhury Abul Anam , Bagum Mst. Nasima , Noshin Rukshana Ahmed
Published: August 2023

The phenomenon of the bullwhip effect (BWE) has become a pressing concern in contemporary supply chain management. Every echelon of the supply chain faces the negative consequences of BWE somehow. So, it is crucial to determine the reasons responsible for the BWE to mitigate the consequences. The boutique industry in Bangladesh is a rapidly growing industrial sector. In this study, we focused on finding the reasons and consequences of the bullwhip effect on the boutique industry in Dhaka city. The main targets of this study are to examine the underlying reasons for the BWE, identify the most significant causes from the perspective of Dhaka city, and determine the major consequences of the bullwhip effect. Studies of previous literature and consultation with experts have identified sixteen common causes behind the bullwhip effect. This study uses a survey-based method; respondents are chosen through clustered sampling. Necessary data have been collected with a semi-organized inquiry form. Among all the 16 causes, six causes are found to be the most significant causes from the perspective of retailers and wholesalers. SPSS Version 26 has been used for statistical analysis to make the final decision. We also found ten consequences commonly faced by these two echelons of the boutiques' supply chain because of the bullwhip effect. These are high inventory costs, workforce wastages and higher labor costs, higher replenishment lead-time, higher transportation costs, tension in the buyer-supplier relationship, product unavailability, loss of profit, poor customer service, etc.
Analysis of the dynamics of changes in landscape ecological structure using geographic information system (GIS) technology in Badung regency, Bali
Authors: Aryawan I Made Agus , Paturusi Syamsul Alam , Nuarsa I Wayan , Suyasa I Wayan Budiarsa
Published: August 2023

The development of land use in Badung Regency in the period 2013-2021 has an impact on changes in the ecological structure of the landscape. Changes in the ecological structure of the landscape occur in the three parameters, namely patch, matrix and corridor, which are indicated by changes in the area and function of the three parameters. The addition of matrix area in the settlement land use class and golf course patches causes changes in the area of the matrix of mixed gardens, rice fields and mangroves as well as corridors of non-volcanic coastal sand that dominantly have ecological functions. The objectives to be achieved in this study are to analyze the dynamics of changes in the ecological structure of the landscape caused by land use development in Badung Regency. The dynamics of changes in the ecological structure of the landscape due to large-scale changes is a driving factor in the deviation of spatial utilization and a decrease in the quality of the environment in Badung Regency. The research concluded that landscape ecology analysis is an important aspect in the development of regional zones in Badung Regency that takes into account the principles of sustainable development. This research found a new formulation in the analysis of ecological zone development that integrates the landscape ecology approach with the spatial approach and regional approach. The ecological zones of Badung Regency are grouped into 4 (four), namely: very high ecological zone, high ecological zone, medium ecological zone and low ecological zone.
Prototype production and investigation of mechanical properties of leaf springs used in air suspension systems
Authors: Gök Dilşad Akgümüş
Published: August 2023

Leaf springs are machine elements that provide safety and driving comfort by storing the energy caused by the loads coming to the chassis and transport elements depending on the road conditions. Leaf springs are suspension elements commonly used particularly in heavy commercial vehicles. In this study, prototype leaf spring production was realized by forming the metal sheet and making heat treatments. Residual stress analysis, hardness, bending and strain gauge measurements were performed to examine the mechanical properties of the leaf spring produced. After the applied tempering process, the leaf spring microstructure was examined.
Vibration of cylindrical shells: Design criteria for transition from shell modes to beam modes
Authors: Khademi-Kouhi M. , Shakouri M.
Published: August 2023

The dynamic behavior of the cylindrical shell can be predicted by more simplified beam models for a wide range of applications. The present paper deals with finding design conditions in which the cylindrical shell performs like a beam. Employing the Hamilton’s principle, the governing equations are obtained using both Donnell-Mushtari and Flugge shell theories and the analytical solution is obtained for long cylinders with simply-supported boundary conditions at both ends. Then, by equalizing the shell and beam vibration frequencies, the shell-to-beam transition conditions are obtained for both theories. To account for the effects of shear distortion and rotatory inertia of the shell, the finite element method is applied to find the best transition conditions with less approximating assumptions. Finally, the effects of boundary conditions on the transition parameters as well as the frequency response are studied. The obtained conditions simply define that if the shell can be assumed as a beam in any specific geometrical and material conditions.
Clinicopathological Features of 106 Cases of Chinese Patients with Acral Melanoma
Authors:   University School of Medicine, Wang Ping
Published: August 2023

Cutaneous melanoma is usually classified mainly into four main histological subtypes: superficial spreading melanoma (SSM), lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM), nodular melanoma (NM)
The clinical value of serum AFP, AFP-L3 and DCP alone and in combination in the diagnosis of primary liver cancer
Authors:   Second Hospital of Shandong University, No247, Beiyuan Street, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China., Ren Hanxiao
Published: August 2023

Objective: To analyze the diagnostic value of AFP, AFP-L3 and DCP in primary liver cancer.
Mini-invasive approach for end-stage achalasia
Authors:   University Hospital General San Martin of La Plata city, Hernandez N Daniel Velasco
Published: August 2023

End-stage achalasia is characterized by a significant esophageal dilatation
Toward Confluence of Yoruba and Christian Beliefs in Egúngún (Masquerade) and Father Christmas: A Comparative Symbolic Analysis
Authors:   Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of Ìlọrin, Ìlọrin. Nigeria., Okewande Oluwọle Tẹwọgboye
Published: August 2023

In Africa and among the Yoruba Christians in particular, the orientation that there are divergences in their religious beliefs sometimes results in religious intolerance culminating in religious conflict. Therefore, this study investigated the beliefs of the Babakérésì (Father Christmas) and Egúngún (Masquerade). Egúngún is a religious event whereby, the spirit of the dead and ancestors interact with the living and Father Christmas is an annual Christian Festival. However, Father Christmas, as a socio-religious event has not been related to any form of Yoruba Egúngún. This gap is filled by this study. This study employs a cultural approach, which implies the social power that encodes culture in a society, using the comparative method. Cultural and religious elements of Egúngún- the divinity of the ancestors are compared with Nicholas and/or Santa Claus and Father Christmas to establish their relationship. It is found that religious elements of Egúngún are related to Father Christmas and Nicholas and/or Santa Claus in symbolisms- the spirits of the dead, ancestors, or saints manifest in humans to bless the children. It is equally found out that, Egúngún, Nicholas and/or Santa Claus and Father Christmas are imitated, especially in voice by the traditional and Christians during Christmas and Egúngún festivals, apart from the fact that both festivals are celebrated annually. This study concludes that there are convergences of beliefs on Father Christmas and Egúngún mediated by the spirit of the dead- ancestor inhibits in human-being. The two religions teach the same values in different modes and, therefore, the worshippers should tolerate one another by peaceful co-existence.
Perceptions of School Administrators and Students on Security and Safety at Selected Tertiary Institutions in Ghana
Authors:   Sunyani Technical University, P. O. Box 206 Sunyani Ghana, Oppong Desmond
Published: August 2023

The goal of the study is to review the perceptions of school administrators and students on security and safety at selected tertiary institutions in Bono Region, Ghana. The study was conducted at two public tertiary in Ghana's Bono Region. The study used a concurrent mixed-methods approach to collect both quantitative data through Likert scales and qualitative data through open questions within a single questionnaire and some interviews with school administrators. A sample size of seven hundred and fifty-eight (758), including students and administrators was used for this study. The survey revealed that students believe there is good security and safety on the two campuses. Additionally, students say they feel comfortable on campus during the day and night. They also say they feel safe overall. In addition, students do not carry something on them for protection when walking on campus and students are ready to report crime/s against them to the university security. It, however, came out from the study that students avoid certain places on campus because of fear of their security and safety. The study revealed proactive security and safety management practices in the two universities. It came out that the universities provide annual security and safety reports detailing any security and safety-related events with crime prevention details. The study further recommends that University management should prioritize efforts to enhance campus security and safety by employing more strong security personnel and deploying modern security gadgets/items, particularly in locations that students perceive as unsafe.
A Review on the Uptake, Accumulation, Impact and Determinants of Microcystins on Intestinal Health
Authors:   Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Allied Science, Catholic University of Ghana, Yaw Massey Isaac , Osei Ernest ,   Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Allied Science, Catholic University of Ghana, Ampon-Wireko Sabina ,   Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Allied Science, Catholic University of Ghana, Sarponmaa Asante Lydia ,   Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Allied Science, Catholic University of Ghana, Ayawine Alice ,   Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Allied Science, Catholic University of Ghana, Kwang Emmanuel ,   Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Allied Science, Catholic University of Ghana, Ojo Luke ,   Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Allied Science, Catholic University of Ghana, Yaw Opoku Samuel ,   Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Allied Science, Catholic University of Ghana
Published: August 2023

Microcystins (MCs) released during cyanobacterial blooms induce immense toxic manifestations in animals and humans. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) categorized MC as a possible carcinogen. Research indicates that aside from the liver, MCs can negatively impact the intestine. Interestingly, less attention exists with respect to MCs effects on the intestine in spite of the organ being the focal site of the toxins’ uptake. Compiling data from in vivo and in vitro studies, the current review summarized available literature on the impact of MCs on intestinal health. In addition, the toxins’ uptake, accumulation, and various methods used to determine intestinal toxicity were elucidated.
Pengaruh tata kelola perusahaan pada kinerja keuangan selama masa pandemi covid-19: Studi kasus pada perusahaan manufaktur sektor makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Rizkyana Fitrarena Widhi , Jannah Richatul , Budiantoro Risanda Alirastra , Meliana Rini
Published: August 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic that hit almost the entire world, including Indonesia, poses a threat to economic growth, which has a multiplier effect on the company's financial condition. So this study aims to determine the impact of corporate governance on company financial performance during the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia. This study examines the relationship between the board of directors, the board of commissioners, the audit committee, and the company's financial performance. This research was conducted in 2020-2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the research sample consisted of 26 companies that were selected purposively. The study results show that the size of the board of directors and independent commissioners significantly influences the company's financial performance. However, gender diversity of the board of directors, the qualifications of the board of directors, board of directors meetings and audit committee meetings do not significantly affect the company's financial performance. The novelty of this research is to consider secondary data in exploring corporate governance's effect on manufacturing companies' financial performance during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In vitro apoptotic activity of Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet low-molecular-weight peptides
Authors: SIPAHLI Shivon , DWARKA Depika , AMONSOU Eric , MELLEM John
Published: August 2023

Cancer prevalence is a rapidly growing concern globally. Traditional treatment protocols, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy are associated with adverse side effects on the human body. Therefore, there is a need for alternative therapies. Peptides from leguminous protein are known for exhibiting positive biological activity that could target cancer cells and minimize side effects. This study assessed the apoptotic ability of peptide fractions 2. The fraction was derived from the pepsin hydrolysate of Lablab purpureus that was fractionated by ultrafiltration and subsequently by reverse-phase high-pressure liquid chromatography. The markers of apoptosis (caspase-9 and -3, p53, and annexin V-PI) were then observed for efficacy. Caspase-9 and -3 showed activity to a greater degree in cancerous cell line A549 (2.3-fold and 1.1-fold) and MCF-7 (2.7-fold and 1.8-fold), respectively, compared to camptothecin (positive control). Expression of p53 on treated cancerous cell lines (A549 and MCF-7) demonstrated greater ability over the non-cancerous cell line (HEK293) with A549 showing the highest activity at 29.923 µg/mL. Finally, annexin V-PI staining sorted cells into phases of apoptosis. Treated A549 and MCF-7 cells detected 85.4% and 89.6% of cells undergoing apoptosis. Overall, Fraction 2 triggered apoptosis in cancer cell lines while minimally harming non-cancerous cells.
Enhancing the quality of animal meat products by combining plant-based marinations and thermal processes: a treatise
Authors: OKPALA Charles Odilichukwu R. , HASSANI Mouandhe IMAMOU , KORZENIOWSKA Małgorzata , GUINÉ Raquel Pinho Ferreira
Published: August 2023

Nowadays, natural preservatives, specifically involving marinades, are being applied to meat products to enhance various quality attributes. The need for food preservation has continually strengthened the processing of meat products. Besides the global production of bovine, porcine, ovine, and caprine animals, including poultry, that varies across continents, meeting the demands/needs of ever-increasing (global) population remains the focus. The growing consumer health awareness alongside intensifying global competition by meat producers cumulatively strengthens the call for healthier products, including preservation strategies. However, as published experimental/synthesized literature involving animal meat products, plant-based marination, and thermal processes continues to grow, there is a need to supplement existing information. Therefore, this treatise aims to discuss how the quality of animal meat products has been enhanced through plant-based marinations and thermal processes, drawing from plant-based marination: some key examples and usefulness; marination/marinades: briefs on preparation and applications; major thermal processes applied to marinated meat products; as well as  quality implications of thermally processed marinated meat products. In certain instances, either marination would aid heat processing or vice versa, while in others, thermal processing may well be detrimental to marination.
The Use of the Institutional Grammar 1.0 for Institutional Analysis: A Literature Review
Authors: Pieper Leah , Virgüez Santiago , Schlager Edella , Schweik Charlie
Published: August 2023

Since Crawford and Ostrom proposed the Institutional Grammar (IG), a conceptual tool for breaking down and organizing institutional statements, a burgeoning literature has used it to study institutions contained in single documents and to conduct comparative institutional analysis across multiple countries and time periods. Moreover, rapid advances in text analysis and computational methods are creating new analytic opportunities to study rules, norms and strategies by leveraging the IG syntax. At this stage, it is important to assess the existing literature to understand how the IG has supported institutional analysis across a variety of contexts, including commons governance. Based on a corpus of 48 empirical articles published between 2010 and 2021, we explore how analysts have operationalized institutional statements using the IG. We also synthesize the IG-based metrics and theoretical concepts developed in these articles to illustrate the contributions of IG for measurement of challenging concepts such as polycentricity, discretion, and compliance, among others. Our findings indicate that the IG is a flexible and adaptable tool for institutional analysis, especially for making empirical contributions from text-based data, and it holds promise toward building a potentially new emerging subfield we call Computational Institutional Analysis.
НАЦІОНАЛЬНА СТІЙКІСТЬ: ІДЕЯ ТА ПРАКТИЧНІ РІШЕННЯ
Authors: Литвиненко О. В.
Published: August 2023

Резнікова О. Національна стійкість в умовах мінливого безпекового середовища : монографія / Ольга Олександрівна Резнікова. – Київ : НІСД, 2022. – 456 с. – Бібліогр. : с. 401–440. DOI: https://doi.org/10.53679/NISS-book.2022.01
Pemanfaatan dan Pengenalan Linguistik Forensik untuk Siswa/Siswi SMA di Palopo sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Perundungan
Authors: Besse Herdiana  , M Zulham  , Sukmawati  , M. Nur Hakim
Published: August 2023

Tujuan dari kegiatan pemafaatan dan pengenalan linguistik forensik untuk Siswa SMA di Kota Palopo sebagai upaya pencegahan kasus perundungan dilaksanakan sebagai upaya memberikan edukasi dan pengenalan linguistik forensik, meningkatkan kesadaran hukum melalui tulisan, serta pembinaan kepada siswa agar santun dalam berbahasa baik di media sosial ataupun ujaran langsung yang dilontarkan yang mengarah kepada perundungan. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di SMA Neg. 6 Palopo  yang berlokasi di di jl. Patang ii no. 61 Kota Palopo dengan peserta yang terdiri dari kelas X. XI dan kelas XII. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan dengan tahap pemberian materi oleh pakar bahasa atau dosen yang ahli dalam bidang linguistik forensik. Pemberian materi dilakukan dalam bentuk sosialisasi dan pengenalan melalui materi pengantar tentang linguistik forensik, contoh kasus dan analisis kasus forensik, efek dan dampak psikologis dari perundungan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah meningkatnya pemahaman siswa tentang bahaya perundungan yang berujung kepada kasus tindak pidana; meningkatnya pengetahuan kepada siswa terkait dengan linguistik forensik; siswa-siswa menyadari dan memahasi efek psikologi yang ditimbulkan dari perundungan.
Pelatihan Bahasa Inggris (The Practice of Common English Classroom Expressions to The Third Year Students In Senior High School)
Authors: Muhammad Hasby  , Ardhy Supraba  , Opik Dwi Indah  , Juwita Crestiani
Published: August 2023

Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini diadakan dengan maksud dan tujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman yang lebih intensif kepada para peserta yang berkaitan dengan pembelajaran bahasa Inggris khususnya Common English Classroom Expressions. Dengan adanya kegiatan ini diharapkan para peserta mampu menguasai bahasa Inggris lebih baik lagi kedepannya. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan selama 1 bulan di SMAN 10 Luwu. Hasil dari kegiatan ini seluruh peserta merasa sangat senang dan semakin termotivasi untuk mengembangkan keterampilan berbahasa Inggris. Hal ini terlihat dari partisipasi mereka yang aktif merespons pemateri mulai dari awal hingga akhir kegiatan
Synthesis and Characterization of TiN Thin Films by DC Reactive Magnetron Sputtering
Authors: Alaksanasuwan Siriwat , Witit-anun Nirun
Published: August 2023

In this work, the titanium nitride (TiN) thin films were prepared on Si-wafers by using the DC reactive magnetron sputtering from a pure titanium target. The influence of N2 flow rates, in the range of 1.0-4.0 sccm, on the as-deposited TiN film’s structure was characterized by several techniques. (i) The crystal structures were studied by GI-XRD. (ii) The film’s thicknesses, microstructures, and surface morphologies were analyzed by FE-SEM. (iii) The elemental composition of films was measured by EDS. (iv) The hardness was measured by the nano-indentation. (v) The color was identified by a UV-VIS spectrophotometer. The results showed that the as-deposited films were polycrystalline of B1-NaCl structure. The lattice constants were ranging from 4.211-4.239 Å. The as-deposited films showed a nano crystal size in the range of 17.8-24.6 nm. The thickness decreases from 1254 nm to 790 nm with following in the N2 flow rates. The concentration of Ti and N depended on the N2 flow rates. The cross-sectional analysis showed that the films had a compact-columnar structure. The hardness increased from 4 to 19 GPa with increasing in the N2 flow rates. The close to the color of 24K gold thin films in the CIE L*a*b* system was obtained by deposition in optimal N2 flow rates.
Effect of Preparation Conditions on Crosslinking Behavior of Linseed Oil-Based Thermosetting Polymer
Authors: Permpoontanalap Piyapon , Lerdwijitjarud Wanchai
Published: August 2023

Bio-based materials have received more attention to replace materials from petroleum resources because of sustainability reason.  Plant oil is one of the most interesting raw materials to produce thermosetting polymer.  A crosslinking reaction between epoxidized linseed oil and vegetable oil-based crosslinkers is investigated in present study.  Two types of crosslinker including fatty acid dimer and fatty acid trimer were reacted with epoxidized linseed oil.  A rotational rheometer equipped with cone-and-plate geometry was used to monitor the progress of three-dimensional network formation.  A curing phenomenon was illustrated by the increment in storage modulus of the reaction mixture.  The trifunctional crosslinker was more effective than difunctional crosslinker for an uncatalyzed systems at the reaction temperature of 120 OC.  When the crosslinking temperature of trimer-crosslinker system increased from 120 OC to 140 OC, the induction time for curing decreased around three times.  The reaction between epoxidized oil and trimer acid was obviously accelerated by using 4-methyl amino pyridine as a catalyst.  Increasing the catalyst content induced a monotonically reduction in induction time of curing process.  The induction time of the reaction between epoxidized linseed oil and trimer acid with 2% catalyst at reaction temperature of 120 OC was only 18 minutes, which was significantly shorter than that of an uncatalyzed systems around seven times.