bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Probiotic Quality of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Locally Fermented Palm Wine and Kunu from Sellers in Oluku and Oba Markets in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Amengialue O. O. , Igiebor F. A. , Egarevba P. A. , Omoregie B. O. , Opara J. O.
Published: March 2024

Commonly used probiotics bacteria are the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from the gastro intestinal tract. However, other LAB from exogenous origin having similar functional properties can also confer health benefit to the host. The objective of this work is to evaluate the probiotic quality of lactic acid bacteria isolated from locally fermented palm wine and kunu from sellers in Oluku and Oba markets in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria using standard microbiological methods. Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei were isolated from palm wine and kunu, and they were assessed for the following: resistance to simulated gastric and intestinal fluids, resistance to bile salt and low pH, haemolytic activity and their antimicrobial characteristic against some bacteria pathogens, mainly; Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. Results showed resistance/tolerance and cell viability of all LAB isolates to simulated gastric and intestinal fluids, and low pH resistance of all isolates were negative at pH 2 but positive with viable cell growth at pH 3. The L. fermentum, L. plantarum, and L. acidophilus were not haemolytic while L. casei was haemolytic (alpha haemolysis). The LAB isolates were more resistance to bile salt (with viable cell growth) at 0.1% and 0.3% concentration compared to 0.5% concentration. Antibacterial activity testing showed that L. acidophilus and L. casei had antibacterial property against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, while L. plantarum and L. fermentum had antibacterial property against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonia respectively. While all lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus species) isolated from the locally fermented food/product samples demonstrated strong probiotic characteristic properties, further in-vivo study to establish their probiotic potential is recommended.
Concentration and Health Risk of Heavy Metals in Herbs from Electronic Waste Disposal Site in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Orji N. C.
Published: March 2024

Considering that about 80 % of the world population uses herbs for the treatment of illnesses and the contamination that is prevalent at electronic waste (e-waste) disposal sites, this study evaluated the concentrations of heavy metals and health risks in the use and consumption of Rhynchospora corymbosa, Pentodon pentandrus and Cyclosorus dentatus, herbs commonly found in electronic waste disposal site in Lagos State, Nigeria using appropriate standard methods. The mean concentrations of the heavy metals in the plant were: 100.78±0.91, 0.16±0.02, 25.68±0.44, 258.94±1.62, and 8.51±0.04 mg/kg for Pb, Cd, Ni, Cu and Cr, respectively. Pentodon pentandrus had the highest Pb, Cu and Ni concentrations, Cyclosorus dentatus had the highest Cd concentration while Rhynchospora corymbosa recorded the highest concentration of Cr. The bio-accumulation factor of Cu in Pentodon pentandrus and in Rhynchospora corymbosa and of Cr in Rhynchospora corymbosa were higher than 1. The estimated daily intake of Pb and Ni in Pentodon pentandrus, Cyclosorus dentatus and Rhynchospora corymbosa exceeded the Provisional Maximum Tolerable Intake, indicating an intolerable risk to the consumers’ health. The hazard index of each of the plants indicates that the cumulative health effects of the heavy metals would cause potential health hazards to the consumers.  This useful information gives an accurate indication of the levels of contamination of the plants and the potential health risk effects of the consumption of these herbs from the dumpsite.
Comparative Reports on Pleurotus Sajor-caju Cultivated on Local Wood Wastes in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors: Olasupo O. O. , Asonibare A. O. , Babalola Y. O. , Akeredolu O. A. , Bamgboye A. M. , Akanni F. O.
Published: March 2024

Cultivation of Pleurotus species, an Oyster mushroom is now becoming well known due to its taste, medicinal and nutritional values. It is capable of degrading agricultural wastes efficiently and even grows at different temperature ranges. Relatively, Pleurotus species has shorter life span and the fruiting bodies are rarely attacked by pests and diseases unlike the other edible mushrooms. Therefore, the aim of this research is to access the influence of mineral constituents of five local wood wastes (Anogeissus leiocarpa, Pouteria altissima, Vitellaria paradoxa, Cordia milleni and Triplochiton scleroxylon) in Ibadan metropolis on the growth, fruiting body yield and proximate analysis of cultivated oyster mushroom (P. sajor-caju). Data of Carbon/Nitrogen ratio (11.10 – 11.60) found reveal composition of Magnesium (0.035 mg), Potassium (0.053 mEq/l), Manganese (0.0013 mg), Copper (0.00050 g/m3), Iron (0.00275 mol/L), Phosphorus (0.027 mmol/L), Organic carbon (32.10 mg/L C), Organic matter (55.3 t/ha) and total nitrogen (2.77 mg/L) contributed greatly to the high crude protein, fats and ash contents of mushroom   cultivated  on T. Scleroxylon. However, insignificant contents of sodium (0.2 mg), Calcium (0.2 mmol/L) and Magnesium (0.013 mg) in Pouteria altissima led to the general inadequate performance of (P. sajor-caju) in yields. The fresh mean weight of (P. sajor-caju) was from 8.00 g – 27.53 g. The heaviest weight was obtained from T. scleroxylon followed by V. paradoxa, C. milleni, while Anogeissus leiocarpa gave the lightest weight. Hence, T. scleroxylon will be suggested for cultivating P. sajor-caju because of its positive impact on the yield, crude fibre, and protein content of the experimented mushroom.
CÁC YẾU TỐ ẢNH HƯỞNG ĐẾN THÁI ĐỘ VÀ HÀNH VI MUA GẠO HỮU CƠ CỦA NGƯỜI TIÊU DÙNG TP. HỒ CHÍ MINH
Authors: BÙI VĂN QUANG
Published: March 2024

Môi trường kinh tế phát triển dẫn đến sự thay đổi trong hành vi mua thực phẩm an toàn của người tiêu dùng. Nghiên cứu này nhằm mục đích kiểm tra các yếu tố khác nhau tác động như thế nào đến hành vi mua thực phẩm hữu cơ (gạo). Cuộc khảo sát được thực hiện 236 người tiêu dùng đã từng mua gạo hữu cơ tại các cửa hàng và siêu thị. PLS-SEM được áp dụng trong nghiên cứu này và dữ liệu được phân tích bằng Smart PLS. Nghiên cứu xác định rằng mối quan tâm, kiến thức về gạo hữu cơ, thuộc tính sản phẩm và sự khác biệt về biểu tượng có tác động tích cực đến thái độ của người tiêu dùng đối với hành vi mua gạo hữu cơ. Kết quả nghiên cứu này mở rộng kiến thức hiện tại về hành vi mua gạo hữu cơ và có ý nghĩa thực tiễn đối với các nhà sản xuất gạo hữu cơ, các nhà bán lẻ, các nhà hoạch định chính sách nhằm tăng tiêu thụ gạo hữu cơ ở Việt Nam.
MỞ RỘNG LÝ THUYẾT HÀNH VI CÓ KẾ HOẠCH ĐỂ DỰ ĐOÁN Ý ĐỊNH MUA CỦA NGƯỜI TIÊU DÙNG ĐỐI VỚI SẢN PHẨM NHỰA SINH HỌC
Authors: NGUYỄN NGỌC HIỀN
Published: March 2024

Nhựa sinh học được coi là vật liệu thay thế đầy hứa hẹn để giảm thiểu tác động tiêu cực của rác thải nhựa đến môi trường. Mặc dù đã có nhiều nỗ lực để phát triển nhựa sinh học, việc thương mại sản phẩm từ nhựa sinh học vẫn còn nhiều hạn chế. Nghiên cứu này nhằm mục đích mở rộng lý thuyết hành vi có kế hoạch để xác định thêm những yếu tố đạo đức ảnh hưởng đến ý định mua của người tiêu dùng đối với nhựa sinh học. Một khảo sát sử dụng bảng câu hỏi tự quản lý đã được thực hiện với 362 người tiêu dùng đã từng sử dụng nhựa sinh học ở thành phố Hồ Chí Minh và một số tỉnh, thành phố lân cận. Phương trình cấu trúc tuyến tính được sử dụng để kiểm định các giả thuyết nghiên cứu. Kết quả cho thấy rằng thái độ, chuẩn chủ quan và nhận thức kiểm soát hành vi có ảnh hưởng tích cực đến ý định mua nhựa sinh học. Bên cạnh đó, nghiên cứu này cũng chứng minh sự mở rộng của chuẩn mực đạo đức trong lý thuyết hành vi có kế hoạch là yếu tố dự báo quan trọng đối với ý định mua nhựa sinh học của người tiêu dùng. Hàm ý quản trị đối với các doanh nghiệp kinh doanh nhựa sinh học, cũng như đề xuất các chính sách đối với cơ quan quản lý nhà nước cũng được trình bày nhằm nâng cao ý định mua nhựa sinh học của người tiêu dùng.
TÁC ĐỘNG CỦA NĂNG LỰC CẠNH TRANH NGÂN HÀNG ĐẾN RỦI RO CỦA CÁC NGÂN HÀNG THƯƠNG MẠI VIỆT NAM
Authors: NGUYỄN THỊ KIỀU NGA*  , VŨ TRỌNG HIỀN  , TỪ THỊ HOÀNG LAN
Published: March 2024

Nghiên cứu xem xét tác động của năng lực cạnh tranh ngân hàng đến rủi ro của các ngân hàng thương mại Việt Nam với các thước đo rủi ro tín dụng, rủi ro vỡ nợ và rủi ro hoạt động. Nghiên cứu sử dụng mẫu quan sát bao gồm 30 ngân hàng thương mại Việt Nam trong giai đoạn 2009 - 2021 và sử dụng phương pháp hồi quy GMM để kiểm soát vấn đề nội sinh tiềm tàng. Tác giả sử dụng chỉ số Lerner để đo lường năng lực cạnh tranh ngân hàng. Kết quả nghiên cứu chỉ ra rằng việc cải thiện khả năng cạnh tranh ngân hàng giúp hạn chế rủi ro tín dụng của các ngân hàng thương mại Việt Nam. Tuy nhiên, việc cải thiện khả năng cạnh tranh ngân hàng lại làm gia tăng rủi ro vỡ nợ và rủi ro hoạt động của các ngân hàng thương mại Việt Nam. Kết quả nghiên cứu đưa ra nhiều hàm ý quan trọng góp phần hạn chế được rủi ro của các ngân hàng thương mại trong giai đoạn nền kinh tế có nhiều biến động hiện nay.
CÁC YẾU TỐ ẢNH HƯỞNG ĐẾN HỨNG THÚ HỌC TẬP TRỰC TUYẾN CỦA SINH VIÊN ĐỐI VỚI CÁC MÔN LÝ LUẬN CHÍNH TRỊ - NGHIÊN CỨU TRƯỜNG HỢP TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC CÔNG NGHIỆP THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH
Authors: LÊ THANH HÒA  , LẠI QUANG NGỌC*
Published: March 2024

Hiện nay, mô hình học trực tuyến ngày càng phát triển, trở thành xu thế mới trên toàn thế giới, đặt ra cho người dạy và người học nhiều thách thức. Hứng thú học tập (HTHT) của sinh viên đóng vai trò đặc biệt quan trọng trong việc nâng cao hiệu quả dạy và học trong các nhà trường. HTHT giúp sinh viên chủ động, tích cực trong nhận thức và thay đổi thái độ học tập nhằm đạt hiệu quả cao trong quá trình học. Tuy nhiên, đối với các môn học lý luận chính trị là các môn học lý thuyết và được đánh giá khô khan, trừu tượng ảnh hưởng đến HTHT của sinh viên. Để nâng cao hiệu quả dạy và học trực tuyến các môn lý luận chính trị, cần có những nghiên cứu để xác định các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến HTHT. Ở nghiên cứu này, tác giả tiến hành khảo sát 625 sinh viên đã học các môn lý luận chính trị năm 2022 để có số liệu phân tích các yếu tố ảnh hưởng, từ đó đưa ra các giải pháp nâng cao hứng thú học tập trực tuyến đối với các môn lý luận chính trị.
ĐẢNG CỘNG SẢN VIỆT NAM VỚI VIỆC XÂY DỰNG VÀ PHÁT TRIỂN NỀN VĂN HOÁ DÂN TỘC TRONG HIỆN THỰC HÓA KHÁT VỌNG PHÁT TRIỂN ĐẤT NƯỚC PHỒN VINH, HẠNH PHÚC: QUAN ĐIỂM, THỰC TRẠNG VÀ GIẢI PHÁP
Authors: ĐẶNG THỊ MINH PHƯỢNG
Published: March 2024

Văn hóa Việt Nam là tổng thể các giá trị vật chất và tinh thần do cộng đồng các dân tộc Việt Nam sáng tạo nên trong lịch sử dựng nước và giữ nước, là sức mạnh nội sinh của dân tộc, là cốt cách của dân tộc. Từ khi ra đời đến nay, Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam luôn coi trọng vai trò và sức mạnh của văn hóa. Nghị quyết Đại hội đại biểu toàn quốc lần thứ XIII của Đảng khẳng định: Xây dựng và phát triển nền văn hóa Việt Nam là vấn đề có ý nghĩa lớn để phát triển nền kinh tế - xã hội bền vững, ổn định chính trị, nâng cao đời sống nhân dân. Dưới sự lãnh đạo của Đảng, đặc biệt là trong 37 năm đổi mới, trên lĩnh vực xây dựng và phát triển văn hoá Việt Nam, bên cạnh những kết quả đã đạt được thì văn hóa Việt Nam còn những hạn chế, tồn tại, bất cập, yếu kém cần được khắc phục. Trong bài viết này, chúng tôi tập trung nghiên cứu quá trình nhận thức của Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam về văn hóa, thành tựu và hạn chế cơ bản trong xây dựng văn hóa Việt Nam thời kỳ đổi mới; từ đó đề xuất một số giải pháp để bảo vệ, giữ gìn, phát huy bản sắc văn hóa dân tộc Việt Nam trong quá trình hội nhập kinh tế quốc tế, hiện thực hóa khát vọng phát triển đất nước phồn vinh, hạnh phúc.
Stećci u aktuelnim bosanskohercegovačkim udžbenicima historije / Medieval Tombstones – Stećci in Contemporary History Textbooks of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Forić Plasto Melisa
Published: March 2024

The aim of the article is to asses the presentation of medieval tombstones – stećci as the one of the most significant cultural monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its neighborhood in Middle Ages in the textbooks. The analysis has been conducted on the textbooks created by the present curricula for history education in Bosnia and Herzegovina based on the three languages (Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian). The main question that is raised is to whom the stećci belong to and in what extent the contents of the textbooks are influenced by ideologies and in what extent they are presented as a cultural-historical and common value.
Bosanci u Miss Irbynoj djelatnosti u javnom prostoru – univerzalni ili partikularni humanizam? / Bosnians in Miss Irby Public Space Activities – Universal or Particular Humanism?
Authors: Radušić Edin
Published: March 2024

The author, based on the analysis of travel books in which Adeline Pauline Irby as a co-author appears, especially the second edition of Travels in the Slavonic Provinces of Turkey-in-Europe (1877), and numerous writings in the British newspapers opens the question of Miss Irby’s role in creating a negative image of Muslims, especially Bosnian Muslims, in the context of solving the Eastern Question from 1860s to 1878. In this sense, Miss Irby’s ideology and the universality of her humanism are being discussed.
Sultanov, carev i kraljev službenik: činovnička karijera Muhameda ef. Kadića / Serving the Sultan, the Kaiser, and the King: The Career Story of Muhamed ef. Kadić
Authors: Kasumović Amila
Published: March 2024

This paper deals with a bureaucratic career history of a professional clerk (Muhamed ef. Kadić) who served in three administrative and political entities which subsequently ruled the region – the Ottoman Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, and the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
O najstarijem poznatom spomenu grada Tešnja 1461. godine / About the Oldest Known Mention of Tešanj in 1461
Authors: Filipović Emir O.
Published: March 2024

About the oldest known mention of the town of Tešnja in 1461.
Univerbacija u bosanskom jeziku
Authors: Ljevo-Ovčina Amela
Published: March 2024

Book review: Durmišević, Elma, 2023. Univerbacija u bosanskom jeziku. Sarajevo: Slavistički komitet.
Andrićev skriveni teatar
Authors: Bećirović Nihada
Published: March 2024

Book review: Bašović, Almir, 2022. Andrićev skriveni teatar. Sarajevo: UNIVERSITY PRESS, 160 str.
O interkulturalnom aspektu razvoja akademskog engleskog s kraćim osvrtom na edukaciju iz ove oblasti na univerzitetskom nivou u Bosni i Hercegovini / On the Intercultural Aspect of the Development of Academic English and a Brief Overview of Education in This Field at the University Level in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Okičić Melisa
Published: March 2024

This paper provides an overview of the most significant socio-historical and linguistic factors that have influenced the emergence of the term “Academic English”. It begins with a brief review explaining the reasons behind the global expansion of the English language and its internationalization at university level worldwide. It then discusses the influx of international students into English-speaking countries and the linguistic-cultural challenges they face. The paper continues by explaining the meaning of the term ‘Academic English’ and briefly describes current teaching practices at universities with internationalization at a high level nowadays. In the final part, the paper discusses the presence of academic English education in Bosnia and Herzegovina through an analysis of the curricula of eight departments of English language and literature. The paper concludes by stating that education in academic English at universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina does exist, but that there is much room for future improvements, especially in terms of researching the characteristics of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian academic writing tradition and initiating education in academic English for both students and academic staff.
Problematizando el victimismo ambiental. El caso de San Cristóbal de las Casas
Authors: Porfido Stefano
Published: March 2024

Este estudio explora la categoría criminológica verde de la victimización medioambiental en relación con el enfoque del “daño del medio ambiente” con el fin de ofrecer una visión de su complejidad subyacente. Comprender esta complejidad resulta clave para arrojar luz sobre los fenómenos de victimización oculta y adaptar las medidas correctivas a las necesidades de las víctimas. El objetivoprincipal del enfoque del daño del medio ambiente es asumir la responsabilidad; sin embargo, no tiene en cuenta las relaciones, a veces complejas, de las víctimas con los factores que les causan daño. Este estudio pone de relieve estos límites al analizar el caso de Coca-Cola en San Cristóbal de las Casas desde una perspectiva de criminología verde, haciendo hincapié en la necesidad decomprender de manera holística el proceso de victimización. A continuación señala que el enfoque del daño debería abarcar tanto la condición de víctima como el ámbito de los recursos, a fin de proporcionar los mecanismos de reparación adecuados. En este sentido la justicia restaurativa podría ser una vía a tener en cuenta.
STRATEGI PENYIARAN RADIO RAMA FM BANDUNG DALAM MEMPERTAHANKAN EKSISTENSINYA DI ERA MEDIA ONLINE
Authors: Wijaya Tri Agung Nugraha Buana , Maulana Muhamad Riki , Akbar Muhammad Ilham
Published: March 2024

Perkembangan teknologi menciptakan banyak media informasi dan komunikasi yang mudah di akses oleh masyarakat, salah satunya adalah radio. Akan tetapi, di era modern ini, media radio menghadapi persaingan yang ketat dengan media-media online yang cenderung lebih mudah dan banyak diakses masyarakat. Oleh karena itu, Radio Rama FM Bandung perlu merancang dan mengimplementasikan strategi penyiaran yang relevan dengan kondisi masyarakat saat ini sehingga mampu bersaing dengan media-media online. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode analisis deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwasanya dalam menghadapi dan mempertahankan eksistensi dalam persaingan di era media online, Radio Rama FM menggunakan strategi penyiaran yang meliputi fact finding, planning, communication, branding, dan evaluation. Dalam membuat program penyiaran yang banyak didengarkan masyarakat, Radio Rama FM Bandung melakukan riset mengenai minat masyarakat itu sendiri. Selain itu, Radio Rama FM tidak hanya mengandalkan penyiaran on air dalam bersaing di era media online, akan tetapi juga memanfaatkan promosi dengan mengadakan event off air dan melakukan promosi lewat media online itu sendiri sehingga lebih adaptif dalam mengikuti perkembangan zaman
Is There an Implication of Nutrition and Lifestyle Habits in Glaucoma Disease? A Systematic Review
Authors: Moschos Marilita M
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the western world with an estimate to increase the disease’s prevalence. Ophthalmologists can handle the disease with medication, but the implication of nutrition is still neglected due to lack of data. With this review we try to elucidate the relationship between nutritional components and glaucoma disease.

Methods: We compiled relevant articles from 1990 until March 2021. From a total of 1334 articles that matched the keywords, we finally included 92 researches.

Results: Literature data were reviewed extensively for studies concerning glaucoma patient’s nutritional habits, that also investigated nutrients with antioxidant properties such as vitamins, other components like omega-fatty acids or medicinal plants, lifestyle habits like smoking, physical activity or coffee consumption and body mass index range.

Conclusion: It is important to outline to patients that they should follow a diet rich in colorful fruits, vegetables, olive oil and fatty fish. These foods are sources of Vitamins A, C, E, D and minerals. Also smoking cessation, moderate caffeine consumption, frequent physical activity like walking and maintenance of normal BMI should be encouraged. However, further clinical researches are needed for definite conclusions on the implication of diet and medicinal plants in glaucoma.
Smart Farm Hydroponics berbasis IOT dengan NodeMCU ESP8266
Authors: Doni Rahmad , Rahmad Iwan Fitrianto
Published: March 2024

The development of information technology is increasing rapidly from time to time, information technology can be felt directly by humans and has experienced significant changes in several sectors of life. One form of progress in the field of information technology is the Internet of Things (IoT) platform. Agriculture is an important sector for people's lives. Hydroponics is a method in agriculture that can cultivate plants without the need for land, but uses water and nutrient solutions as a planting medium. This hydroponic cultivation has many advantages including more practical maintenance and more controlled pest disturbances, does not depend on natural conditions, and can be done on limited land. To optimize agricultural products, farmers need to get nutritional conditions, solution pH and temperature in real time to be able to make the right decisions for what crops to plant. The process of decreasing the temperature from 360 Celsius to 340 Celsius lasts ± 3 minutes. And the provision of plant nutrition is carried out by order through the Blynk application.
Prototipe Sistem Pemantauan Tegangan Drop pada Sel Baterai 110 Vdc berbasis Aplikasi Telegram
Authors: Asrul Asrul , Jabbar A. Abd. , Amir Ashadi
Published: March 2024

Batteries are electrochemical devices as a source of DC voltage that is quite reliable and has high stability, so that the 110 Vdc Battery has a very important role at the substation (GI) to operate the driving motors at the voltage breaker (PMT), disconecting switch (PMS), supply PLC and telecommunication equipment in the SCADA system, as well as protection relays. If the 110 Vdc battery does not work properly, it can result in a major interference with the GI. So to help optimize battery maintenance, it needs an indication tool so that the battery can last a long time and can prevent damage to the battery prematurely. In this study, a voltage drop monitoring and detection system will be designed on 110 Vdc battery cells. The data will be forwarded to the database via the NodeMCU device to be sent to the Telegram application on the smartphone. The test was carried out by compiling 80 battery cells with a voltage of 1.5 volts in series to produce a voltage of 110 Vdc. Test results of the accuracy level of voltage readings achieved an average accuracy of 99.58% with an average difference of 0.42% while the test results of sending voltage data for each group were successfully carried out with excellent response and were able to display data / information on voltage values and conditions in telegram applications.
Implementasi Algoritma Clustring K-NN Pada Klasifikasi Siswa Berprestasi
Authors: Waruwu Fince Tinus
Published: March 2024

Determining outstanding students in an educational institution is a decision made based on variables that are considered capable of determining student achievement. Therefore, in its determination, it is hoped that there will be minimal errors, so that qualified technology and techniques are needed. In determining the outstanding students, the K-NN (K-Nearest Neighbor) technique was used. K-NN is a classification technique that is able to handle an object with various patterns in a large number. This method will group the data obtained with neighboring data based on their distance. This method is often used because it is very simple and easy to understand. This research produced outstanding students at Islamic Imam Islamic boarding schools by looking at the variables used as benchmarks for students.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Seleksi Calon Putra-Putri Duta Pariwisata Menerapkan Metode VIKOR
Authors: Hutauruk Fendy Arisandri
Published: March 2024

Tourism Ambassador which serves to promote tourism products in an area so that it is better known and attracts domestic and foreign tourists to come and enjoy tourism products in the Central Tapanuli Regency area. To produce competent Tourism Ambassadors, strict and quality selection is carried out. Due to the large number of selection participants, a decision support system was created to facilitate the assessment process. This system uses the VIKOR method to determine the value of the weighted criteria consisting of personality ethical values, general knowledge, appearance, interviews, achievements/talents, attitude in answering questions, friendliness, English and also height to find the best alternative participants. The results of the calculation are then displayed in the form of 6 alternative names of the best male and female participants. Therefore, we need a decision support system (SPK) that is able to help existing problems and make it easier to determine prospective sons and daughters of tourism ambassadors in Central Tapanuli Regency. The decision support system also functions as a supporting facility to determine prospective tourism ambassadors. With this system, it is expected to be able to get an optimal decision system. This study discusses the selection of tourism ambassador candidates by applying nine criteria. These nine criteria are personality ethics, general knowledge, appearance, interviews, achievements/talents, attitude in answering questions, friendliness, English and also height. Data analysis applied VIKOR method for weighting and criteria ranking.
Penerapan Metode K-Medoids Clustering Pada Penanganan Kasus Demam Berdarah
Authors: Aripin Soeb , Gulo Timotius , Angin Gebi Putri Novita Sari Perangin
Published: March 2024

The number of cases of the spread of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in Beringin Country Village every year has increased for this reason, it is necessary to handle dengue hemorrhagic fever  so that the spread does not increase dengue hemorrhagic fever cases   every year. The vast natural conditions of Banyan Country Village make it difficult to monitor the spread of diseases based on the most cases. This causes slow prevention and control of the disease. For this reason, it is necessary to group or cluster diseases based on the number of cases that occur each year. This study aims to apply the K-Medoids algorithm to group dengue hemorrhagic fever data  based on the number of cases each year. The process of solving problems can be done by processing data. Data mining is a data processing process for extracting information stored in the data set, in data mining the process of grouping data for the process of handling dengue hemorrhagic fever is  included in clustering techniques. The K-medoids algorithm is a limiting clustering method for grouping a collection of objects into clusters. The data used is in the form of data on dengue sufferers, from 2017-2022. Test results were obtained for high cluster dengue disease of 72 members and low 28 members. The K-medoids algorithm can help facilitate the process of forming dengue hemorrhagic fever treatment clusters. Testing using manual calculations and the Rapidminer application gets the same results as the system.  This shows that the system has worked well.
Penerapan Kontroler ANFIS untuk Load Frequency Control
Authors: Dewanto Agustinus Bayu , Bachtiar Rochmad Yunus , Setiawan Fandi , Saraswati Ni Made Omiku Radha , Hermawan Andhika , Ardiansyah Afrizal , Hutama Ilham Riza , Pambudi Wahyu Setyo , Muni Misbahul
Published: March 2024

Load Frequency Control (LFC) is a system that works as a unit with the boiler-turbine-generator system which functions to maintain a frequency of 50 HZ by giving control to the governor system at the power plant when the peak load position results in a decrease in frequency, later LFC instructs the turbine governor to open a valve to drain the steam generated from the boiler system. In this study, we compared the performance of two controllers on LFC, namely PID and ANFIS through Matlab simulations. The simulation results show that the Setlling Time of the ANFIS Mamounia control is 76% faster than the PID control. ANFIS control can respond to changes in load to steady state frequency conditions with an error of 0.6% which is more effective than the PID control.
Managerial Competence of Principals in the Development of Teacher Professional Competencies: Literature Review
Authors:   Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Rizki Saputra Andrian , Riswandi Riswandi ,   Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Hariri Hasan ,   Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Handoko Handoko ,   Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Sucitra Diah Ayu ,   Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung
Published: March 2024

School principals play an important role in improving teachers’ professional competence. This affects the quality of learning produced in the classroom. The purpose of this literature review is to test and analyze the managerial competence of school principals in developing teacher professional competencies. The method in this study was carried out by reviewing related articles about teacher professional competence. The research sample focused on the Google Scholar search engine with teacher professional competence as the main research. The results of the article review show that the managerial ability of the principal is very influential on the development of teacher professional competence. Therefore, the development of teachers’ professional competence requires effective and efficient managerial competence of school principals.
Competitive Strategy Redesign Indonesian Film Industry (Case Study of Perum Produksi Film Negara)
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administrative Science, University Of Indonesia, Dipodiputro Widharma Raya , Huseini Martani ,   Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administrative Science, University Of Indonesia, Sakapurnama Eko ,   Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administrative Science, University Of Indonesia
Published: March 2024

The aim of this research is to analyze the competitive strategy of the Indonesian film industry by testing samples at the State Film Production Company (PFN) as the only state-owned company operating in the film industry. In analyzing the competitive strategy, an analysis was carried out using financial ratio analysis by looking at the financial performance of the State Film Production Company (PFN) for the period 2015 – 2021. Then an assessment was carried out using the Corporate Life Cycle approach to determine the company’s positioning amidst the development of the film industry both at the national and international levels. The type of research used is descriptive with the data source used is secondary data. Secondary data in this research is the Financial Report of Perum PFN for the period 2015 – 2021. The financial ratios used as analytical tools are liquidity ratios, leverage ratios, profitability ratios, activity ratios and market value ratios. Overall research results referring to the company’s financial ratios show that positioning PFN in the Infant category, there is a high probability that the business will die due to lack of sales with negative cash flow conditions. So, in order to be able to compete in the national film industry, it is necessary to redesign appropriate and efficient competitive strategies.
Elasticity of Investment Financing Policy towards the Growth of Film Distribution Networks as an Effort to Redesign the Film Industry
Authors:   Administrasi Dan Kebijakan Bisnis, Fakultas Ilmu Administrasi Universitas of Indonesia, Dipodiputro Widharma Raya , Huseini Martani ,   Administrasi Dan Kebijakan Bisnis, Fakultas Ilmu Administrasi Universitas of Indonesia, Sakapurnama Eko ,   Administrasi Dan Kebijakan Bisnis, Fakultas Ilmu Administrasi Universitas of Indonesia
Published: March 2024

This research aims to analyze the influence of investment financing policies on the growth of film distribution networks. Investment financing policy is seen from the aspect of setting investment credit interest rates in banking. Meanwhile, the growth of the film distribution network can be seen from the aspect of the number of cinema screens in Indonesia. This research uses several variables, such as: Investment Credit Interest Rates at Bank Persero, Regional Development Banks, National Private Banks and Foreign and Joint Venture Banks. The time range used in this research is from 2014 – 2022. This research uses quantitative methods using multiple linear regression. The explanation of the analysis results uses Keynes and Schumpeter’s theoretical approach. Based on the results of data analysis, it was concluded that the investment credit interest rate variable had a significant negative effect on the variable number of cinema screens, especially on the National Private Bank Investment Credit Interest Rate. The results of the coefficient of determination (adjusted R2) show that the influence of the number of cinema screens is 0.9492175. The higher the interest rate on investment credit, the lower the number of cinema screens.
Enhancing Community Participation in Corporate Social Responsibility Activities at PT. Prima Bara Nusantara through Improved Decision-Making Process
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia, Fikry Muhammad , Hermawan Pri ,   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
Published: March 2024

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is crucial for companies that have a substantial ecological footprint, such as coal mining in Indonesia. PT. PBN strives to achieve a harmonious combination of responsible behaviors and economic viability. However, attaining this equilibrium necessitates strong community engagement to alleviate negative effects and provide beneficial contributions at the local level. This study focuses on the underexplored issue of poor community participation in CSR initiatives within Indonesia’s coal mining sector. Although PT. PBN has made substantial investments in environmental and community activities, recent evaluations indicate a substantial disparity between stakeholder expectations and the level of actual participation in activities. Gaining insight into the factors contributing to this disparity is vital for the effectiveness of CSR endeavors, as the support of stakeholders and active involvement of the community are crucial for ensuring social sustainability and enduring stability. The study utilizes analyzed data from interviews conducted with both internal and external respondents. It uses problem tree analysis in order to uncover the root causes of low community participation. Focus group discussions are used to delve deeper into the objectives of Value-focused Thinking (VFT) and help determine which alternative solutions should be chosen. The integration of VFT with Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) aids decision-making by recognizing the criteria and sub-criteria used to evaluate solutions based on their values. The findings emphasize identifying skill gaps and providing formal acknowledgment to improve the sense of responsibility and involvement of the community in CSR initiatives. This is in line with PT. PBN’s commitment to its stakeholders and the sustainable development of the community in the long run. In the end, decision-makers give the utmost significance to the strategy of licensing and training, considering its long-term impact, effectiveness, resource availability, and ease of control.
Association of Iron Profile with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus:Review
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, College of Science for Girls, University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq., Mohammed Khaldoon Jasim , Rubat Salam Kitab ,   Animal Production Department, College of Agriculture, Kirkuk University, Kirkuk, Iraq, Imran Ahmed Falah ,   Department of Chemistry, College of Science for Girls, University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq.
Published: March 2024

This minireview assesses the correlation between iron profile levels and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Iron, ferritin, transferrin saturation, and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) are examples of iron profiles. Every study included in this review shows that type 2 diabetics' blood serum has less iron overall and less iron-binding capacity. Conversely, the same studies' findings showed that individuals with type 2 diabetes had higher levels of ferritin in their blood serum. In terms of transferrin (iron) saturation, a number of studies show that it is rising, while a smaller number shows that it is falling in the blood serum of those who have type 2 diabetes. These investigations led to the conclusion that there is substantial evidence linking the iron profile to type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM). Reduced transferrin levels are connected to a lower risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, but higher serum iron, ferritin, and transferrin saturation are associated with an increased risk. There is also genetic evidence that links elevated systemic iron status to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
Enhancing Decision Quality in Multi-Criteria Decision Making through CISDAC-WSM Algorithm
Authors: Subhra Pramanik  , Anshuman Dhan
Published: March 2024

This paper introduces CISDAC-WSM, an innovative extension of the Weighted Sum Method (WSM) within the Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) framework. CISDAC-WSM integrates principles from Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to enhance decision outcomes by identifying the Most Significant Discriminating Axes. The algorithm operates under the assumption that alternative rankings should exhibit a monotonic trend in the scores of the Most Significant Discriminating Axes. In addition to leveraging PCA, CISDAC-WSM introduces an interval-based conflict resolution mechanism for alternatives with similar rankings. Unlike traditional outranking algorithms like PROMETHEE, CISDAC-WSM focuses on comparing each alternative only with those ranked superior, resulting in more targeted evaluations. Empirical comparisons and performance evaluations demonstrate that CISDAC-WSM consistently outperforms existing MCDM algorithms. Through its emphasis on identifying the Most Significant Discriminating Axes and the innovative conflict resolution strategy, the algorithm showcases enhanced decision-making capabilities and efficiency. While CISDAC-WSM is an extension rather than an entirely new algorithm, its contributions lie in refining established methods, incorporating PCA insights, and offering a more localized approach to outranking. This makes it a promising advancement in the field of MCDM, presenting a refined and innovative technique for achieving more informed and effective decision outcomes across various domains.
Venture Capital in India: Possibilities and Challenges
Authors: Dr (CS.) Mala Kumari Upadhyay
Published: March 2024

The finance landscape for fast-growing companies seeking to materialize their ideas has been transformed by the emergence of venture capital (VC) firms, responding to the financial needs of young entrepreneurs. This paper explores the evolution of VC and its pivotal role in fostering innovation and business growth on a global scale. In the late 1990s, formal VC markets experienced a surge, giving birth to dynamic industries but also witnessing excessive behaviours and costly mistakes. Over time, VC markets across the globe have matured, with varying features and performances between countries. To assess VC firms' performance, the study analyses profit after tax and net asset value, providing insights into their regional and global contributions. The research delves into the implications of VC financing for start-ups and entrepreneurs, emphasising mentorship, growth strategies, and value addition beyond monetary investment. The study explores the risk factors and reasons for the failure of VC financing, addressing the challenges that it is facing today. Moreover, the paper highlights the substantial impact of VC investment on long-term growth and success, citing examples of globally influential companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, and Alibaba that have reshaped the global economy. The link between initial VC investments and start-up outcomes is explored, considering the stages of growth. In conclusion, the paper sheds light on the pivotal role VC financing plays in shaping entrepreneurial strategies and transforming innovative ideas into successful enterprises. As VC continues to influence market dynamics, this research provides valuable insights into its multifaceted impact on global economies and the entrepreneurial landscape. This exploration of VC's global influence provides a comprehensive understanding of its role in fostering innovation and driving economic growth.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: E. Udayasri
Published: March 2024

The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained increased significance in recent years. The growing focus on CSR has changed the attitude of businesses all over the world, and India is not an exception. The concept of CSR is not new to India; historically speaking, social responsibility of companies is a well-established phenomenon in India, and the country has one of the world's richest traditions of CSR. In its oldest forms, CSR in India included the concept of corporate philanthropy and the Gandhian Trusteeship model. But the liberalization of the Indian economy in the 1990s led to a fundamental shift from the philanthropy-based model to a multi stakeholder approach whereby companies are deemed responsible for all stakeholders, including financial stakeholders, employees and the community. The liberalization of the economy also led to the increased presence of large global corporations such as Microsoft, IBM, and others on Indian soil, which thereby exposed India to a highly developed regime of CSR initiatives. Additionally, a strong desire to compete and succeed in the global economy drove Indian business enterprises to integrate CSR into a coherent and sustainable business strategy. These enterprises, both public and private, have realized that their long-term success depends on the satisfaction of their stakeholders, and that ignoring them could jeopardize the company's future prospects in the community. This article discusses the concept of CSR as understood by Indian businesses in the past, and the changing interpretations of the concept in the age of globalization and expanding markets. The article further discusses the efforts toward community and social development made by both state-owned enterprises (SoEs) and private-sector businesses. After a detailed analysis, the article concludes that the future of CSR in India is brought, and that its importance will continue to grow even further given the increasing importance accorded to CSR world-wide, and India's own realization that it needs CSR to achieve long-term sustainability in the world economy.
An Experimental Investigation on Partial Replacement of Cement with Powdered Glass Wastes in Paver Block
Authors: Dr. A. M. Arun Mohan  , Ms. S. Bharathi  , Ms. S. Jeyatharani  , Ms. A. Michaelin Veronica Mary  , Mr. M. Mohammed Nathir
Published: March 2024

There is now a significant world-wide interest to solve the environmental problems caused by industrial waste and other materials by including such materials in the manufacture of concrete. This technology has been introduced in India in construction, a decade ago, for specific requirement namely footpaths, parking areas etc. but now being adopted extensively in different uses where the conventional construction of pavement using bituminous mix or cement concrete technology is not feasible or desirable. The characteristics of concrete containing fine crushed glass during its process, the best ratio of fine crushed glass which leads to higher strength of concrete in order to produce concrete blocks, and the effect of waste glass replacement on the expansion caused by Alkali-silica reaction (ASR). This study looked at the feasibility of waste glass inclusion as partial Cement replacement systems. Properties of concrete incorporating waste glass as partial substitution for Cement amounts of 50% and 60% were investigated. The waste glass material used was obtained waste collectors. The results obtained show clearly that glass enhances the compressive strength properties of the final concrete product. The study indicated that waste glass can effectively be used as Cement replacement with little substantial change in strength.
Application of Complexity Theory and Systems Thinking to Leadership and Governance Issues in Ghana
Authors: Duffour Kwabena
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the application of complexity theory and systems thinking to leadership and governance issues in Ghana.

Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.

Findings: In Ghana, the application of complexity theory and systems thinking to leadership and governance has shown promise in addressing the country's multifaceted challenges. By embracing decentralized decision-making and recognizing the interconnectedness of various societal factors, leaders have fostered more adaptive governance structures. This approach has led to improved responsiveness to emerging issues, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and a more holistic understanding of governance dynamics. Overall, the integration of complexity theory and systems thinking has contributed to more effective and resilient leadership and governance practices in Ghana.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Complexity theory, systems thinking & adaptive leadership theory may be used to anchor future studies on the application of complexity theory and systems thinking to leadership and governance issues in Ghana. Integrate complexity theory and systems thinking principles into leadership development programs across various sectors. Advocate for the adoption of adaptive governance structures that are responsive to changing environmental conditions and stakeholder needs.
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia Using Machine Learning and EEG
Authors: Yao Andrew , Goldsztein Guillermo , Renaud Alfred
Published: March 2024

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are types of neurodegenerative dementias characterized by progressive cognitive decline. Electroencephalography (EEG) signal analysis is becoming a promising, inexpensive method to early diagnose AD and FTD. Prior research has applied machine learning to classify AD and healthy patients (HC) based on EEG readings, but not distinguishing between AD, FTD, and healthy patients. In the present paper, power spectral features will be extracted from raw EEG recordings for random forest classifiers and artificial neural networks to differentiate among AD, FTD, and HC patients. The first two minutes of 88 EEG recordings were used from the 2nd Department of Neurology in Thessaloniki. The models achieved 96%, 92%, and 95% accuracy when dealing with binary classification problems (AD and HC, AD and FTD, HC and FTD) and 90.4% for all three classes. The accuracies improve upon the results of previous literature.