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Representation of Self Healing in the Song Lyrics "Self" by Muhammad Tulus Rusydi Rholand Barthes' Semiotic Analysis Study
Authors: Adelia  , Rozi Fakhrur , Abidin Syahrul
Published: September 2024

This study discusses the meaning of the self-healing symbol contained in the lyrics of the song "Self" in the album Manusia by Muhammad Tulus Rusydi in Roland Barthes' semiotic perspective. The symbol of self-healing in the lyrics of the song "Self" in the album Manusia by Muhammad Tulus Rusydi in the semiotic perspective of Roland Barthes who explains how to analyze the meaning of signs. In the song "Self" represents the symbol of Self Healing, namely forgivness which discusses about making peace with the past, gratitude discusses appreciation of oneself, positive self talk discusses expressing gratitude to oneself, expressive writing and mindfulness which discusses efforts or methods in self-reflection.
Praise Private Rational Strategy Daily in Building Company Image
Authors: Zalikha Azra , Harahap Nursapiah , Abidin Syahrul
Published: September 2024

Harian Waspada is a print media company that was founded in 1947. During that time, this company managed to attract the attention of the people of Medan, especially the city of Medan, who were looking for information through print media. The public relations strategy in building the company's image for the public is the main factor that makes Harian Waspada famous and in great demand. Therefore, the author wants to find out how Waspada's public relations strategy builds the company's image as new knowledge for personal writers and other audiences.
Moral Reasoning According to Gender in Citizenship Education Learning
Authors: Huda Khairul , Syauqi Muhammad , Akbar Muhammad Farid , Al Karim Rambe Rahmansyah Fadlul
Published: September 2024

Moral is a measure of the good and bad of a person, both as a person and as a citizen, and a citizen.Meanwhile, moral education is education to make human children morally good and humane. This paperaims to provide an overview of instilling moral values in students through civic education and knowingthe definitions of moral, moral education and moral education in children. The research method used is touse a literature review research method or literature study which contains theoretical theories that arerelevant to research problems. The conclusion of this paper is that the moral prescription of students isnot only from class lessons, but in Citizenship Education lessons also participate in the moral ordering of students
Regional Imbalances In The Levels of Socio-Economic Development In Kollegal Taluk Chamarajanagar District
Authors: M Bhuvanesh , S Arun Das , M Ravikumar , Anil Sawant Sushant
Published: September 2024

Regional disparities are common in almost all nations globally inattentive of whether being under-developed, developing, or developed. With the new conversion of target towards human development, the existence of inequalities on rural development is one of the primary issues faced by developing countries. It attempted to examine the spatial inequalities in the rural amenities in Kollegal taluk, Chamarajanagar district. The level of development is estimated separately for education, health, economic, and communication sectors and the taluk is classified into three categories according to the values of the Aggregate weightage scores. An attempt has been made to analyze the level of regional development among different villages in Kollegal. According to the regional disparity, the development index shows that some regions are far more systematically developed in the center of the taluk headquarters. The result shows that vast disparities in the level of regional overall development lie among various villages of Kollegal. The extent of the infrastructure services sector's development has been shown statistically and favorably related to overall socio-economic development, suggesting that the two sectors' development and expansion have been advancing concurrently throughout the country. The result shows that merely a few villages have the highest scores in overall development.
Análise dos Principais Motivos que Levam ao Litígio na Cirurgia Plástica
Authors: Cavali Bruno Yuri , Da Silva Ruan Carlos , Miano de oliveira Frederico
Published: September 2024

Com a crescente mundial dos procedimentos de cirurgia plástica, os processos judiciais relacionados também cresceram drasticamente, sendo o Brasil o país que mais cresce em número de cirurgias. O litígio nessa área segue um crescimento exponencial, e entender por que eles ocorrem e seus desdobramentos é imprescindível. Podendo ser motivados por diversos fatores, como falta de experiência cirúrgica, falta de esclarecimento dos termos, mal prática, resultado indesejado, entre outros. Sendo assim, buscamos encontrar uma relação dos processos judiciais com as habilidades atribuídas a um cirurgião plástico, tanto no quesito profissional, englobando prática e experiência, quanto em habilidades comunicativas, para esclarecer informações e expectativas do paciente. A pesquisa de revisão foi realizada em 5 etapas, seguindo o rigor metodológico que garantisse a reprodutibilidade das informações encontradas. Foram encontrados 280 artigos relacionados, dos quais 10 se adequaram aos critérios de seleção. Ao cruzar os dados e interpretá-los, conclui-se que o litígio nessa área da medicina acontece por diversos fatores já citados. Entretanto, dos processos analisados, poucos se encaminharam a favor do paciente e quando foram foi comprovado desvio considerável dos padrões pré-estabelecidos por especialistas da área, sendo os casos impulsionados pelo descontentamento com os resultados os de menor credibilidade, uma vez que são considerados muito subjetivos. Sendo assim, por mais que os médicos não saiam prejudicados no âmbito judicial na maioria dos envolvimentos judiciais, o processo é desgastante para ambas as partes, gerando uma dúvida no crédito profissional e desvirtuando a sua imagem pública. Os casos de falta de esclarecimento dos termos são os mais presentes na judicialização, reforçando que além da experiência e habilidades técnicas o cirurgião plástico precisa apresentar habilidades comunicativas para evitar os litígios atribuídos a sua área de prática.
Investigation of Grewia mollis Gum as Biopolymer Drag Reducing Agent
Authors: ADAMU Yahaya Yakubu , ADAMU Mohammed Bello , ABDULSALAM Surajudeen , MILTON Roy Zwalatha , MUHAMMAD Muhammad Aminu
Published: September 2024

The hydraulic fracturing treatment relies heavy on fracturing fluid. Finding inexpensive polymer that lowers the pressure gradient in turbulent flow systems during hydraulic fracturing is crucial for the development of shale gas. Most researches focused on investigating the effects of polymers such as partially hydrolysed polyacrylamide, polyethylene oxide, guar gum, xanthan gum and synergies of mixtures as friction reducing polymers. The use of Grewia Mollis mucilage as the natural polymer as a potential friction reducer in slickwater fracturing treatment was the main focus of this study. The sample of Grewia gum was obtained and the mucilage was extracted from the inner stem bark by maceration in water at ambient temperature. The mucilage was the oven-dried at a temperature of 50 oC. Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) were employed to identify the elemental composition and the functional groups of the plant. The FT-IR spectrum exhibited typical peaks and bands characteristics of polysaccharide, while the ASS result shows the presence of minute quantity (0.219 mg/100 g) of lead (Pb) in the plant may show contamination (toxicity). The rheological measurements of the mucilage plotted on the shear viscosity graph exhibit shear-thinning or pseudo-plastic behaviour. Formulated slickwater fracturing fluid at various concentrations ranging from 200 to 500 ppm, were run in a constructed closed flow loop of 0.01905 m diameter of galvanised steel pipe, test section length of 2 m and entrance length of 2 m. Drag reduction was measured at flow rates (2.3, 2.8, 3.2, 3.6 and 4.0) m3/hour at different concentrations (200 to 500) ppm. Percentage friction reduction of 37% was achieved at Reynolds number of 74269 by addition of 200 ppm of the fluid while 56% was achieved at Reynolds number 74269 by addition of 500 ppm. This indicates that Grewia mollis mucilage exhibit drag reducing potential and can be applied in slickwater hydraulic fracturing application.
Application of Aspen Plus to Modelling and Simulation of Neem Seed Oil Extraction
Authors: USMAN John Goji , OKONKWO Paul Chidi , MUKHTAR Bello , BABA Abdul
Published: September 2024

The demand for neem oil keeps on increasing due to its wide applications in pharmaceutical, agro–allied industries, cosmetics and soap production. To avoid wastage of material and safety of operation and personnel, the designed plant must be simulated to predict its performance before actual construction. The property method based on the non–random two–liquid (NRTL) model of Aspen Plus V12 was used to simulate the designed plant and its predicted performances were 87.13% and 99.60% for quantity of neem oil to be obtained from the evaporator and quantity of solvent (ethanol) recovery from the condenser as against 85.93% and 94.93% of the practical result with 1.38% and 4.69% errors respectively. The extracted oil has iodine, acid and saponification values of 60.10 g I2/100 g, 4.2 mg KOH/g and 210.0 mg KOH/g respectively. The fatty acid compositions of oil are oleic acid, 46.61%; stearic acid, 11.83%; palmitic acid, 16.54%; 11 – octadecenoic acid, 3.58%; cis–vaccenic acid, 5.90%; cyclopropaneoctanal, 11.19%; squalene, 0.21% and trimethylsilyl–di(timethylsiloxy)-silane, 4.14%. Based on the quality and fatty acid composition of the extracted neem oil, it is highly recommended for cosmetics and soap production.
Assessment of Mine Plans for Production and Variations at Ibese Limestone Mines
Authors: AFENI Thomas Busuyi , ADEYEMI Adedapo Jacob , MOHAMMED Kolawole Tajudeen
Published: September 2024

This research investigated the mine plans used for the production target and annual production of limestone for the past seven (7) years. The actual amount of limestone produced per year in tons was computed to determine the variations in the mine's production and the life span of the reserve of limestone deposits. A new mine plan was proposed, and a targeted amount of limestone production per year was suggested. The mine plans for the mine's production were generated from 2014 to 2020 using a complete data collection system for Real Time (RTK) GPS and Total Stations with in-field coordinate geometry called SurCE by Carlson Software. The total production target for the seven (7) years was 87,017,146 tons and the actual production was 76,313,056 tons. The total variations for the years under this assessment were -10,704,090 tons except for the year 2018 when the actual production was higher than the production target of 511,179 tons. The volumetric reserve estimation revealed that the total volume of the limestone reserve is 5,052,236,090.186 tons. The expected production per week was computed to be 356,400 tons/week, expected monthly production, (EMP) was estimated to be 1,425,600 tons/month. The expected production year, (EPY) was 17,107,200 tons/year and the life span of the limestone deposit, (LS) was computed to be 295.34 years. It can be suggested that the company should target a production rate of 1,425,200 monthly and 17,104,200 per year. This suggestion can be achieved if there is enough investment in terms of skilled labour, heavy-duty machinery, and equipment which will cost-effectively boost production.
Selected Physical, Mechanical and Chemical Properties of Fresh Fruit Bunches for Processing of Palm Oil
Authors: ADETOLA Olufemi Adeyemi
Published: September 2024

Data on engineering properties of palm fruits enable the design of machinery for optimal production of palm oil. Specific physical, chemical, and mechanical characteristics of fresh fruit bunches are examined in this study. Fresh palm fruit's selected mechanical, chemical, and physical characteristics were determined using standard formulas and equations. One hundred fresh fruit bunch samples were used to ascertain the physical characteristics of the fruit bunches. While the chemical properties were ascertained using suggested standard equations and formulae, the fresh fruit bunches were tested for their strength properties under compression when loaded under an INSTRON Universal Testing Machine. Using the Microsoft Excel program, statistical analysis was performed on the collected data. The average length, breadth, thickness, geometric mean, sphericity, surface area, true mass, true volume and true density mean for palm fruits were 3.35±0.48 cm, 1.92±0.32 cm, 2.24±0.33 cm, 2.42±0.25 cm, 0.73±0.08 cm, 18.61±3.62 cm2, 7.99±1.81 g, 7.01±1.72 cm3, 1.17±0.24 g/cm3 respectively. The average static coefficient of frictions for palm fruits were 0.46±0.13, 0.64±0.18, 0.57±0.21 and 0.59±0.22 while the average angle of reposes was 24.48±6.08, 31.62±9.14, 29.26±6.80, and 29.91±9.11 on wood, mild steel, glass and stainless-steel surface respectively. The energy at break, force at break, deformation at break, strain at break, and stress at break for the palm fruits were 6.87±0.95 J, 2.22±0.80 kN, 14.58±3.02 mm, 0.36±0.08 mm/mm and 123.46±44.31 MPa respectively. The moisture, ash, fat, crude fibre, crude protein, and carbohydrate contents (proximate composition) of the palm fruits were 22.80±0.02%, 0.52±0.01%, 46.47±0.06%, 18.66±0.01%, 2.4±0.21%, and 9.14±0.30% respectively. The sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and zinc contents of the palm fruits were 58.75±0.07 ppm, 94.20±0.14 ppm, 68.45±0.64 ppm, 5.21±0.00 ppm, 1.22±0.00 ppm, 1.60±0.00 ppm and 55.70±0.28 ppm respectively. This study has provided relevant information which will help engineers to develop a more efficient palm fruit extraction machines that will in turn increase the productivity and profitability of the farmers and food processors. These measured engineering properties of palm fruits help in development of palm fruit processing machines.
Impacts of microRNA-155 on the Expression of Interleukin-1β and Tumor Suppressor Gene JADE-1 in Iraqi Women with Cervical Cancer
Authors: Mahmood Aseel Shakir , Issa Yasir Wisam
Published: September 2024

Background: Cervical cancer poses a significant health challenge globally, with an increase in nations with poor or medium incomes, including Iraq. Objective: This study investigates the molecular interaction between microRNA-155 (miR-155-5p), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and the tumor suppressor gene JADE-1, exploring their roles in the pathogenesis of cervical cancer among Iraqi women. Methods: By analyzing samples from 40 cervical cancer patients and 40 healthy controls, the study investigated the expression levels of miR-155-5p and its impact on IL-1β and JADE-1 through qRT-PCR and ELISA techniques. Results: The study reveals a significant upregulation of miR-155-5p in patients compared to controls, alongside a notable downregulation of JADE-1. While slightly elevating the serum level of IL-1β (p>0.05). These changes at the molecular level point to miR-155-5p possibly playing a role in cancer by creating an inflammatory environment around the tumor and decreasing the activity of pathways that stop tumors from growing through JADE-1. Conclusions: The study paves the way for further exploration into the mechanistic pathways of these molecules, offering potential biomarkers for early detection, prognosis, and the development of targeted therapies, thus aiming to improve the management and outcomes for women afflicted with cervical cancer in Iraq.
Role of Quercetin Supplementation on Iron Parameters in Blood Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Patients
Authors: Sabri Raghad Abdulqader , Al-Qadhi Huda Ibraheem
Published: September 2024

Background: Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that affect the production of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Iron overload is a condition in which the body absorbs and stores too much iron. In addition to repeated blood transfusions, increased gastrointestinal tract (GIT) iron absorption plays an important role in iron overload with thalassemia. Quercetin, a common flavonoid present in fruits and vegetables, exhibits diverse biological effects. Objective: To assess the effect of quercetin on iron overload parameters in blood transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients (TDT). Methods: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-placebo group-led study was conducted on 110 TDT patients, more than 12 years of age, who were supplemented with either quercetin or a placebo capsule daily (500 mg) for 3 months. A blood sample was obtained for laboratory parameters at baseline and at the end of 3 months. Results: At the baseline time of the study, the demographic features and iron overload parameters of patients and the placebo group were not statistically different, while after three months of supplementation, there was a significant decrease in levels of serum iron, UIBC, serum ferritin and ferritin saturation rate, and a significant increase in TIBC in the patients compared with the placebo group. Conclusions: The study shows the significant role of quercetin on iron overload parameters in blood transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients.
Correlation between Serum Levels of Factor I, CD59, Interferon-gamma, and Interleukin-6 with the Response to Rituximab in Iraqi Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Hussein Haider Mohammed , Kasim Ali Abdulhussain
Published: September 2024

Background: Rituximab is a chimeric IgG1 kappa immunoglobulin that has been genetically modified to incorporate human constant region sequences together with murine light- and heavy-chain variable region sequences. People use it to treat rheumatoid arthritis and certain malignancies. Objective: The study aimed to assess the potential association between the serum levels of Factor I, CD59, interleukins (IL)-6, and interferon-gamma (IFN)-γ and the response to Rituximab treatment in Iraqi rheumatoid arthritis patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the rheumatology center at Baghdad Teaching Hospital. Ninety adult patients who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and are receiving  Rituximab intravenous infusions were included. The enrolled patients were divided into a responder group (45 patients) and a non-responder group (45 patients). The response to Rituximab was assessed according to the 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28). Results: The serum levels of Factor I and CD59 were significantly higher in the non-responders group in comparison to the responders group. In addition, the serum IL-6 and  IFN-γ levels were significantly elevated in the non-responders group in comparison to the responders group. The estimated marker serum levels showed a strong, significant correlation with the 6-month change in DAS28. Conclusions: In Rituximab nonresponder RA patients, serum levels of Factor I, CD59, Factor H, IL-6, and IFN-γ are higher, and they have good potential to be used in the assessment of the response to Rituximab therapy.
The Association between the Response to Rituximab with Sociodemographic Data and Disease Characteristics Among a Sample of Iraqi Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Talib Aya Fawzi , Mohammed Mohammed Mahmood
Published: September 2024

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. Rituximab (RTX), a monoclonal antibody with anti-CD20 action, is now used as a treatment. Even with proper RTX use, some patients showed variations in response. Objective: To assess the association of different sociodemographic data and disease characteristics with RTX responsiveness in RA patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Specialized Center of Rheumatology at Baghdad Teaching Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq. The study included 90 RA patients who received a 1000mg RTX intravenous infusion for at least six months. The collected sociodemographic data included age, gender, smoking status, body mass index (BMI), disease characteristics such as co-morbidities, and the use of previous biological agents. The activity of RA was assessed by the 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28) and Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI). Results: Upon measuring the DAS28, the enrolled patients were divided into RTX responders (50 patients) and RTX non-responders (40 patients). Patients with a family history of RA were significantly higher in the RTX responders (21% versus 2% in the non-responders group). The responders had a significantly longer RA duration (p=0.030).The mean of CDAI and DAS28 were significantly higher in patients with no family history of RA than in those with a family history of RA. Conclusions: Disease duration, family history, and the use of previous biological agents could be considered as possible predictors of response to RTX, thereby saving time and treatment costs.
The Impact of Empagliflozin on Renal Function and Kidney Injury Markers in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy
Authors: Najim Hadeel Delman , Mohammed Mohammed Mahmood , Rahmah Abbas Mahdi
Published: September 2024

Background: Diabetic nephropathy affects approximately 50% of type 2 diabetes patients. Early detection of kidney disease is crucial to reducing the deterioration of renal function. Reversing microalbuminuria towards normal showed beneficial effects in delaying the onset of renal impairment or even reversing the progression of the disease. Recently, empagliflozin, a sodium/glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor, has received attention for its anti-inflammatory and reno-cardioprotective effects. Objective: This interventional open-label randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate the clinical outcome of empagliflozin as an add-on therapy for renal function parameters and other injury markers in type 2 diabetic nephropathy patients. Methods: The study enrolled twenty-one type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy and nineteen without nephropathy. Each group received empagliflozin 10 mg/day for 16 weeks as an add-on to the traditional treatment. Blood and urine samples were collected at baseline and at week 16 to evaluate the glycemic status, renal function, tubular injury markers, and inflammatory and oxidative stress markers. Results: After 16 weeks, empagliflozin significantly reduced glycated hemoglobin A1c and urinary albumin/creatinine ratios in the nephropathy group. Compared with the non-nephropathy group, empagliflozin showed a significant increase in serum creatinine and a significant decrease in eGFRcr. Empagliflozin significantly reduced serum kidney injury molecule-1, cystatin C, interleukin-18, c-reactive protein, and malondialdehyde in both groups. Conclusions: Adding empagliflozin to the traditional oral antidiabetic drugs in diabetic nephropathy improved albuminuria with a mild increment in serum creatinine. Empagliflozin also effectively reduced renal injury markers, as well as inflammatory and oxidative stress markers.
The Impact of CYP 2C9 rs1799853 and rs1057910 Polymorphism on Plasma Losartan Metabolic Ratio in a Sample of Iraqi Hypertensive Patients
Authors: Ijam Ali Hassan , Mshimesh Bahir Abdul-Razzaq , Abdulamir Ahmed Sahib , Alsaad Shokry Faaz
Published: September 2024

Background: The challenge associated with interindividual diversity in CYP2C9 enzyme activity is primarily related to genetic variations among individuals. Polymorphisms in the CYP2C9 gene can lead to different enzyme activity, affecting how individuals metabolize drugs. The understanding of interindividual diversity in CYP2C9 enzyme activity has implications for personalized medicine. Objective: To examine the impact of CYP2C9 gene polymorphisms (rs1799853 and rs1057910) on the losartan metabolism in Iraqi hypertensive patients. Methods: This prospective interventional study was conducted on a sample of hypertension patients from Babylon governorate, Iraq. All patients received 100 mg of losartan once daily. After 4 weeks, blood samples were obtained for genetic analysis and measuring losartan and its carboxylic acid (LCA) metabolite levels. The plasma losartan-to-LCA ratio is used as an indirect determinant of CYP2C9 activity within CYP2C9 SNP genotypes. Results: Two major allelic polymorphisms, CYP2C9 rs1799853 (T allele 15.5%) on exon 3 and rs1057910 (C allele 8.5%) on exon 7, have been identified among the patients. Plasma losartan/E3174 metabolic ratio was significantly higher in patients with a CT genotype of rs1799853 SNP (1.65) than in patients with a CC wild-type genotype (1.03). The losartan/E3174 metabolic ratio in heterozygous mutant AC genotypes of rs1057910 (1.18) was also higher than in those with wild-type AA genotypes (1.15); however, these differences are not statistically significant. Conclusions: The rs1799853 SNP variant, but not the rs1057910 SNP variant, significantly impacts CYP2C9 metabolic activity. The plasma losartan/E3174 metabolic ratio appears to be a practical and reliable measure for CYP2C9 activity.
Penerapan Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi Konten dan Produk untuk Meningkatkan Keaktifan Peserta Didik Pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Hussen Tasia Nabila , Yantoro Yantoro , Misnawati Misnawati , Basyir Basyir
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keaktifan siswa dalam pembelajaran matematika melalui penerapan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi konten dan produk. Metode yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) model Kemmis dan McTaggart, yang dilakukan pada siswa kelas IV SD Negeri 042/IV Kota Jambi selama dua siklus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan keaktifan siswa dari 51,36% pada pra-siklus menjadi 61,56% pada siklus I, dan mencapai 80,00% pada siklus II. Pembelajaran berdiferensiasi disesuaikan dengan gaya belajar siswa: auditori dengan lagu, visual dengan video dan PPT, dan kinestetik dengan permainan. Pada siklus II, dilakukan perbaikan berupa peningkatan motivasi peserta didik, pembuatan kesepaka-tan kelas, pemberian apresiasi kepada siswa yang aktif, dan penerapan ice breaking untuk menjaga fokus siswa. Kesimpulannya, penerapan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi efektif dalam meningkatkan keaktifan siswa, mendukung temuan sebelumnya yang menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan ini dapat meningkatkan partisipasi aktif siswa dalam proses pembelajaran.
Analisis Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Teks Berita
Authors: Riana Riana , Gea Indah Permata Sari , Hulu Nursalem , Halawa Asal Niat
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh permasalahan kurangnya kemahiran menulis teks berita, kurangnya rasa aktif dan pengambilan keputusan dalam pembelajaran. Dari permasalahan tersebut pendidik perlu melibatkan model pembelajaran yang tepat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu mendeskripsikan penerapan model problem based learning dalam pembelajaran menulis teks berita berbasis lingkungan pada peserta didik. Penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dilangsungkan memakai teknik tes dan nontes  melalui observasi, angket peserta didik, wawancara pendidik, serta dokumentasi. Berdasarkan penelitian menyatakan bahwasanya penerapan model PBL bisa diterapkan pada aktivitas belajar mengajar menulis teks berita berbasis lingkungan pada peserta didik. Hal tersebut dibuktukan nilai peserta didik rata-rata 86, selain itu didukung dengan data hasil nontes mampu mengubah peserta menjadi aktif dan bersemangat serta menambah pemahamannya dalam pembelajaran, sehingga dapat diterapkan sebagai model pembelajaran khususnya pada materi teks berita berbasis lingkungan.
Strategi Guru dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Siswa dengan Gangguan Penglihatan pada Bidang Olahraga Catur
Authors: Agustina Helen , Herlina Heni , Devita Dela
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang strategi guru meningkatkan prestasi siswa yang memiliki gangguan penglihatan pada bidang olahraga. Penelitian ini di latar belakangi permasalahan saat melakukan observasi di sekolah luar biasa, peneliti menemukan seorang anak perempuan dengan hambatan penglihatan yang berinisial TS kelas IX SMPLB yang memiliki prestasi di bidang olahraga catur. Tujuan penelitian menganalisis strategi yang digunakan oleh guru dalam meningkatkan prestasi siswa dengan gangguan penglihatan pada bidang olahraga catur di kelas IX SLB-A Bina Insani Bandar Lampung. Metode penelitian yaitu kualitatif deskriptif, melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian, guru menggunakan strategi efektif seperti penggunaan papan catur khusus yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan gagguan penglihatan, pengajaran teknik-teknik catur secara bertahap, dan pemberian latihan rutin serta kompetisi internal. Selain itu, guru dan orang tua bekerjasama memberikan motivasi dan dukungan yag berperan pada keberhasilan prestasi siswa. Implementasi strategi-strategi ini terbukti dapat meningkatkan prestasi siswa dalam bidang catur, yang ditunjukkan dengan peningkatan kemampuan bermain catur dan partisipasi dalam kompetisi. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pendekatan yang adaptif dari guru sangat penting dalam mendukung perkembangan prestasi siswa dengan gangguan penglihatan dalam bidang olahraga catur.
Peran Guru PJOK dalam Pembinaan Prestasi Futsal Siswa SMPN 3 Banjarbaru
Authors: Ramadhan Novan Hafid , Mashud Mashud , Amirudin Akhmad
Published: September 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peran guru PJOK dalam pembinaan prestasi futsal di SMPN 3 Banjarbaru. Penulis menggunakan pendekatan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian adalah 20 siswa yang mengikuti ekstrakulikuler futsal, Kepala sekolah, Guru PJOK, dan Pelatih ekstrakulikuler futsal. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu dengan wawancara dan angket. Teknik analisis data wawancara dengan mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis peristiwa, fenomena, aktivitas sosial, sikap, kepercayaan, persepsi, dan pemikiran individu secara individual maupun kelompok. Kemudian angket dengan cara persentase. Hasil penelitian adalah 1) Guru PJOK tidak melatih ekstrakulikuler futsal. 2) Kepedulian guru PJOK untuk meningkatkan kemampuan siswa. 3) Guru PJOK tidak mendampingi atlet latihan. Namun, peran Guru PJOK dalam pembinaan prestasi futsal siswa di SMPN 3 Banjarbaru yaitu sebagai sumber belajar, sebagai fasilitator, sebagai pengelola kelas, sebagai demonstrator, sebagai pembimbing, sebagai motivator, dan sebagai evaluator.
Gastronomi Komoditas Pangan Lokal Berbasi Community-Based Tourism dan Dampaknya Atas Terbentuknya Peran Ganda Profesi di Pasar Wisata
Authors: Indramurti Meidian Farah , Parahita Bagas Narendra , Trinugraha Yosafat Hermawan
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian studi kasus kolektif dengan pendekatan studi kasus kolektif, sumber data penelitian ini meliputi hasil observasi, catatan lapangan, dan hasil wawancara sedangkan sumber data sekunder didapat melalui laporan pemerintah, data statistik, buku dan jurnal. Hasil penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut pertama, Sejarah, kondisi dan perkembangan pasar papringan yang bergerak di bidang kuliner dengan memanfaatkan potensi lokal sebagai modal utama pengembangan guna meningkatkan ekonomi kreatif dan pembukaan lapangan kerja bagi masyarakat Ngadiprono Temanggung. Kedua, antusiasme masyarakat dalam perkembangan pasar papringan yang dapat dilihat dari partisipasi masyarakat sekitar, pedagang dan wisatawan dari berbagai daerah di Indonesia hingga luar negeri sehingga Pasar Papringan ini mampu berkembang. Ketiga, Peran ganda profesi pedagang di Pasar Papringan merupakan suatu keberagaman profesi dari para pedagang yang memiliki pekerjaan utama dan berdagang menjadi pekerjaan sampingan saja, profesi utama masyarakat Ngadiprono ialah petani. Kelima, Terbentuknya Gastronomi dan Perkembangannya di Pasar Papringan yang muncul akibat adanya kreasi dan modifikasi pemanfaatan hasil panen guna memiliki nilai jual yang jauh lebih tinggi, sehingga dapat menghasilkan berbagai olahan pangan dan dapat menambah daftar gastronomi pangan di Indonesia sehingga memunculkan keterkaitan antara peran ganda profesi dan perkembangan gastronomi di Pasar Papringan.
Analisis Penerapan Komponen Pariwisata 4 A Guna Meningkatkan Minat Berkunjung Kembali Wisatawan di Pulau Pari Kabupaten Kepulauan Seribu
Authors: Theofilus Jensen Liuviano , Sofiani Sofiani
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan komponen pariwisata 4 A (Atraksi, Amenitas, Aksesibilitas, Layanan Tambahan) pada destinasi Pulau Pari di Kabupaten Kepulauan Seribu, Jakarta. Metode penelitian pada pada penelitian ini adalah metode Kualitatif Deskriptif, untuk mengetahuin penerapan komponen pariwisata 4 A yang telah diterapkan, serta upaya guna meningkatkan minat berkunjung kembali wisatawan. Metode analisis yang digunakan peneliti merupakan metode analisis Miles dan Huberman meliputi pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Guna melakukan analisis mendalam peneliti menggunakan triangulasi sumber data dan triangulasi teori guna memperkuat hasil dari penelitian. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat diketahui penerapan komponen pariwisata 4 A masih belum maksimal, namun terdapat upaya-upaya yang dilakukan pihak pengelola dalam memaksimalkan penerapan komponen pariwisata 4 A, serta komponen pariwisata 4 A memiliki peran guna meningkatkan minat berkunjung kembali wisatawan. Saran dari hasil penelitian ini destinasi Pulau Pari perlu memaksimalkan penerapan komponen Pariwisata 4 A yang diterapkan di Pulau Pari.
Western disturbances: Occurrence and impact on wheat productivity in Punjab
Authors: GILL K. K. , SATINDER KAUR  , S. S. SANDHU  , BHATT KAVITA
Published: September 2024

Western disturbances (WD) bring moderate to heavy rain in the northern parts of the country as well as heavy snow to the mountain areas of the Indian subcontinent. It is the source of most of the winter and post-monsoon rainfall in northwest India. Spatio-temporal analysis of western disturbances was carried out by using weather data recorded at Ballowal Saunkhri (sub-mountainous region), Ludhiana (central plain region) and Bathinda (south west region). The WD events per month were lowest in November and highest in March month averaged over all the agroclimatic regions. The highest numbers of WD events were found during February month in the Sub-mountainous region and during March in central plain region and south-western region. Winter rainfall quantity and number of rainfall events were higher in the sub-mountainous region followed by the central plain region and lowest in the south-western region. Higher number of WD during wheat growing season along with less and well distributed rainfall resulting in lower maximum temperature conditions were conducive for higher productivity in Punjab. The significantly positive correlation was observed between the number of western disturbances and wheat productivity during April month at central plain region and southwest region, whereas, the seasonal total number of WDs showed significant positive relationship at submontane region and southwest region.
Weather based paddy yield prediction using machine learning regression algorithms
Authors: SAKTHIPRIYA DHINAKARAN , THANGAVEL CHANDRAKUMAR
Published: September 2024

Paddy is a major crop in India which is highly affected by the weather variables resulting in drastic reduction of its yield; adverse all the variables drastically reduce the paddy yield. In this research, machine learning model was developed for prediction of paddy yield production by linear regression (LR), random forest regression (RFR), support vector regression (SVR), cat boost regression (CBR), and hybrid machine learning with variance inflation factor (VIF) LR-VIF, RFR-VIF, SVR-VIF, and CBR-VIF techniques. The dataset consists of variables (weather) for more than 15 years collected for the study area which is Madurai district, Tamil Nadu in India. Analysis was carried out by fixing 70% of data calibration & remaining 30% for validation in Jupyter notebook (Python programming). Results showed that CBR-VIF performed having nRMSE value 1.23 to 1.40% for Madurai South, nRMSE value 0.56 to 1.40% for Melur, nRMSE value 1.10 to 1.25% for Usilampatti, and nRMSE value 0.75 to 1.10% for Thirumangalam. The hybrid model of CBR along with VIF and then CBR model has shown improvement with high influenced weather variables such as maximum temperature, minimum temperature, rainfall normal, and actual rainfall.
Influence of weather parameters on rice blast disease progression in Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: JOHNSON B. , CHANDRAKUMAR T.
Published: September 2024

Rice cultivation in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, spans distinct cropping seasons: Kar (May – Jun), Semi-dry (Jul – Aug), Samba/ Late Samba (Aug – Sep), and Navarai (Dec – Jan), each with unique weather conditions and rice varieties. This study explores the correlation between weather parameters temperature, rainfall, humidity, sunshine hours, and wind speed and rice blast disease severity from 2021 to 2023. Using multiple linear regression with ordinary least squares (OLS), the analysis achieves high predictive accuracy (R² = 0.98). Results show that the maximum temperatures correlated negatively with disease severity (r = -0.869 to -0.892), while rainfall (r = 0.768 to 0.804) and wind speed (r = 0.766 to 0.938) correlated positively during the semi-dry season. Relative humidity exhibits varying impacts across seasons. These findings underscore the importance of tailored disease management strategies, such as targeted fungicidal applications during warmer seasons and optimized water management in others. By elucidating these dynamics, the study enhances understanding of weather-disease interactions, providing actionable insights to optimize disease management and enhance crop resilience in Madurai district.
Quantifying energy fluxes in Tarai region of India during post-monsoon season: Insights from METRIC model, ET station and remote sensing
Authors: DANODIA ABHISHEK , PATEL N.R. , SURESH KUMAR  , SINGH R.P. , SATPATHI ANURAG , CHAUHAN PRAKASH , A. S. NAIN
Published: September 2024

Accurate evapotranspiration (ET) assessment is crucial for agricultural water management, encompassing crop water requirements, irrigation scheduling, water budgeting and drought monitoring. This study integrates remote sensing-based surface energy balance model with in-situ ET measurements to evaluate surface energy fluxes and ET in Pantnagar, Tarai region. The Mapping Evapotranspiration at high Resolution with Internalized Calibration (METRIC) model, using high-resolution remote sensing data, was validated against observations from an ET station equipped with large aperture scintillometer and micrometeorological tower, situated in sugarcane farm at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology (GBPUA&T), Pantnagar. On November 13, 2021, METRIC and Landsat-9 satellite data estimated an instantaneous ET of 7.39 mm day-1, closely aligned with the observed value of 6.72 mm day-1 recorded by the ET station. The findings confirm the METRIC model's high accuracy for spatial ET estimation and its associated micrometeorological variables. This study underscores the utility of the METRIC model, ET station and remote sensing in determining ET and energy flux which may be further utilised in the estimation of crop water requirement, energy fluxes and irrigation water management for sugarcane cultivation in the Tarai region.
Impact of GHG emission, temperature, and precipitation on rice production in Nepal
Authors: BHATTA AMBA DATTA , PANTHEE KESHAV RAJ , JOSHI HARI PRASHAD
Published: September 2024

Climate variables mainly greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, temperature, precipitation, and rainfall are affecting crop production across the world. Nepal as a vulnerable country in terms of climate change, has raised the attention of researchers and policymakers in recent years. In this scenario, this study has attempted to find the impact of GHG emissions, temperature, and precipitation on rice production in Nepal. The study is based on time serried data from 1990 to 2019. The findings show that GHG emission has a significant positive impact on rice production. However, the annual average mean temperature has a significant negative impact on rice production. Besides having a negative coefficient, precipitation did not affect rice production significantly. The study recommends concrete climate change adaptation practices in the major rice production areas of Nepal, mainly in the Terai and Hilly belts.
Study and evaluation of wind power density for the use of small wind turbine under Baghdad conditions
Authors: AL-KNANI BASIM ABDULSADA , NEMAH HUSSAIN ABODI , AHMED SALAHADDIN A. , ASDAF A. RAEED
Published: September 2024

The main aim of this research is to analyze the characteristics of the wind speed and wind power density in Baghdad City within micro-scale meteorological conditions at Mustansiriyah University Meteorological Station (MUMS). Temperature, atmospheric pressure and wind speed data were taken for one year (2016) measured at a height of 18 m above the earth's surface. Hourly, monthly, and seasonal changes in wind speed at an altitude of 30 m were estimated using a power law. The mean diurnal and monthly air density was calculated. Different statistical distributions were used, including the Rayleigh, Gamma and Weibull distributions, and the best distribution function was selected to evaluate the wind power density in the study area. The results showed the highest monthly mean of wind speed recorded in June and July. Therefore, these months have the highest wind power density. The lowest monthly mean of wind speed and wind power density was observed in December. The maximum and minimum values of air density were recorded in December, January and July, August, respectively. The monthly variation of the shape parameter (k) ranges between 0.99 - 1.81, while the monthly variation of the scale parameter(c) ranges between 1.07 - 2.3 m s-1. It was also found that the Weibull distribution was more accurate than the Rayleigh and Gamma distributions. The prevailing wind direction is northeast (NE) and east-northeast (ENE) most of the time. The research results showed that the study area is not suitable for using wind energy to generate energy.
Shelf Life Extension of Fresh Cut Carrot by the Application of Cinnamon Extract Infused Edible Coating
Authors: Naeem Hammad , Noor Hafiz Usama , Rashid Muhammad Hamdan , Zulfiqar Rabiya , Rashid Sidra , Mujtaba Ahmed , Yasmeen Zarina , Shafique Bareera , Masih Sharoon , Iqbal Zafar
Published: September 2024

The consumer demand for fresh cut fruits and vegetables is increasing rapidly owing to fast paced life style changes. The main problem with fresh cut fruits and vegetables is deterioration in term of color, taste, firmness etc. To solve these issues, researcher and processors have been using edible coatings to maintain quality of fresh cut commodities. Objective: To assess the potential effects of cinnamon extract infused edible coating formulated for shelf life extension of fresh cut carrots. Methods: Cinnamon extract was added as an antioxidant, aimed to aid in shelf life extension of fresh cut carrots. Cinnamon extract was obtained in an aqueous medium. The treatments were stored at 5oC for 21 days for shelf life study. The treatments were assessed for weight loss%, %acidity, TSS, firmness, color and ascorbic acid content at 7 days. Results: Coated treatments had better quality after storage period in term of wt. loss %, firmness and color, as compared to non-coated control treatments. Conclusions:  Result suggests that edible coating enhanced with antioxidants have the potential to extend shelf life of fresh cut fruits and vegetables.
Rapid repair of RC columns with post-tensioned external clamps
Authors: Rincón Julián D , Pujol Santiago
Published: September 2024

A recent technique for repair of damaged reinforced concrete (RC) columns is reviewed. The technique involves the application of external post-tensioned clamps. The clamps are composed of steel angles and high-strength steel rods. The pairs of angles are placed on the corners of the cross-section, and they are connected with steel rods to each other. To evaluate the effectiveness of the repair technique, four large-scale RC columns with insufficient transverse reinforcement were subjected to lateral displacement reversals and constant axial load. The tests were conducted in two phases:  initial testing of columns with none to light transverse reinforcement, followed by the application of clamps on the damaged columns and further testing. The study focused on the efficacy of the clamps to a) restore the lateral-carrying capacity of damaged RC columns, and b) increase drift capacity.  Variations in lateral expansion of the column core and their plausible correlations with damage and ‘repairability’ are examined. Within the conditions investigated, two key requirements are proposed for safe column repair: 1) the concrete in damaged columns with cross-sectional expansion exceeding 1% should be replaced or repaired before clamps are applied as a repair measure, and 2) clamps should be proportioned to resist 100% of the maximum plausible shear demand even though perceptible contributions to shear resistance attributable to the concrete were observed in columns repaired before excessive expansion occurred. In columns with crisscrossing inclined cracks leading to lateral cross-sectional expansion of up to 1%, clamps were observed to provide effective shear resistance comparable to what conventional transverse reinforcement can provide.
PENERAPAN POLITIK HUKUM DALAM PERLINDUNGAN HAK KEKAYAAN INTELEKTUAL DI INDONESIA
Authors: Tiur Henny Monica
Published: September 2024

Pemaparan pada bab-bab sebelumnya menyoroti peran politik hukum yang kompleks dalam menciptakan sistem hukum yang sejalan dengan ideologi dan tujuan nasional, serta pentingnya perlindungan hukum terhadap hak kekayaan intelektual sebagai bagian dari hak asasi dan hak alami individu. Melalui analisis mendalam terhadap putusan kepailitan PT Njonja Meneer, terungkap bagaimana politik hukum memengaruhi perlindungan hukum terhadap kreditor pemegang jaminan hak kekayaan intelektual dan pihak ketiga yang beritikad baik dalam pembelian ciptaan (hak cipta) sebagai bagian dari aset boedel/harta pailit. Implikasi politik hukum tidak hanya memengaruhi keputusan pengadilan, tetapi juga menandakan pendekatan yang diambil dalam kebijakan perlindungan hukum terhadap aset intelektual di masa depan. Oleh karena itu, pemahaman yang mendalam terhadap peran politik hukum menjadi krusial dalam membentuk kebijakan yang adil dan efektif serta menjaga integritas sistem hukum secara keseluruhan.
DAMPAK PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP BANK SYARIAH DAN PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Arifudin  , Adi Marlito  , Mochamad Ghifari Arrazy  , Siti Nur'Aisah  , Zahrotunnisa
Published: September 2024

Pandemi Covid-19 memberikan dampak yang signifikan dalam segi kehidupan manusia seperti dalam bidang kesehatan, sosial, pendidikan, ekonomi, maupun dari sektor perbankan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak pandemi covid-19 terhadap bank Syariah dan pendidikan di Indonesia. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa pandemi telah memberikan tekanan ekonomi yang signifikan pada bank Syariah, mempengaruhi aspek likuiditas, kredit, dan profitabilitas. Sementara itu, sector Pendidikan juga mengalami perubahan drastic dengan adopsi model pembelajaran jarak jauh. Keterbatasan akses, tantangan teknologi, dan dampak psikososial pada peserta didik dan pendidik menjadi isu utama. Penelitian ini juga mengidentifikasi upaya yang diambil oleh bank syariah dan lembaga pendidikan untuk mengatasi tantangan ini, termasuk strategi inovatif dalam penyediaan layanan keuangan dan adaptasi dalam pengajaran daring. Implikasi dari temuan ini memberikan wawasan bagi pengambil kebijakan, praktisi, dan akademis untuk memperkuat ketahanan sektor keuangan syariah dan meningkatkan adaptabilitas Pendidikan di masa pandemi dan masa yang tidak pasti.