bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Defining Time
Authors: Vesterby Vincent
Published: April 2024

This work presents the definition of time based on the discovery that the continuing-existence of space plays the roles of time in the universe. It is a descriptive definition using the intrinsic qualities of time. The definition is realistic in that it contains no speculation--no theory, no hypothesis.
Aardvark: Composite Visualizations of Trees, Time-Series, and Images
Authors: Lange Devin , Judson-Torres Robert , Zangle Thomas , Lex Alexander
Published: April 2024

How do cancer cells grow, divide, proliferate and die? How do drugs influence these processes? These are difficult questions that we can attempt to answer with a combination of time-series microscopy experiments, classification algorithms, and data visualization. However, collecting this type of data and applying algorithms to segment and track cells and construct lineages of proliferation is error-prone; and identifying the errors can be challenging since it often requires cross-checking multiple data types. Similarly, analyzing and communicating the results necessitates synthesizing different data types into a single narrative.State-of-the-art visualization methods for such data use independent line charts, tree diagrams, and images in separate views. However, this spatial separation requires the viewer of these charts to combine the relevant pieces of data in memory.To simplify this challenging task, we describe design principles for weaving cell images, time-series data, and tree data into a cohesive visualization. Our design principles are based on choosing a primary data type that drives the layout and integrates the other data types into that layout. We then introduce Aardvark, a system that uses these principles to implement novel visualization techniques. Based on Aardvark, we demonstrate the utility of each of these approaches for discovery, communication, and data debugging in a series of case studies.
Exploring the Nexus of Organizational Justice, Turnover Intentions, and Resilience Levels: An Analysis of Employees in Family and Non-Family Firms within the Hotel Industry.
Authors: Pimentel Duarte , Almeida Pedro , Cunha Mariana Morais
Published: April 2024

Given the competitive and dynamic nature of the hospitality sector, understanding factors affecting employee retention is vital for success. This paper explores family business dynamics, by addressing the employees’ justice perceptions, turnover intentions, and resilience levels in the hotel industry. Our findings from 205 Portuguese employees challenge the belief that employees working in family firms have higher organizational justice perceptions. However, employees in family firms exhibit lower turnover intentions and higher resilience than those in non-family companies. Additionally, in family firms, organizational justice perceptions negatively correlate with turnover intentions, with employees’ resilience mediating this relationship.
The embodied non-standard 1SG as a potential marker for reflective function impairment in Anorexia Nervosa sufferers.
Authors: Burnett Sophia
Published: April 2024

Anorexia Nervosa is a grave eating disorder characterised in part by a compromised reflective function—the ability to envision mental states in one’s self and in others. This paper proposes a hybridised referential framework composed of a personal and a social triadic function to better illustrate the representational repercussions of reflective function impairment and concretism on self-representation.This introspection was confronted to empirical investigation of the non-standard first person subject pronoun () usage, the results of which provide preliminary evidence for its potential significance as a marker for Anorexia Nervosa (AN). A corpus of 27K units (words or glyphs) was analyzed with TXM for general statistical analyses, concordances, cooccurrences and colocations, with a control corpus of the same size. Contrary to traditional clinical trials, the findings emphasize the advantages of leveraging digitally mediated data namely collection speed and reduced observer effects. The freedom of expression afforded by social media platforms lends a double, ‘Janusean’ subject pronoun to AN sufferers, and give us insight into Self “othering” in diachronic auto-description.
Artificial consciousness for Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Wilson Jonathan Jared
Published: April 2024

This paper presents the development of the Quantum Emergence Network (QEN), an advanced framework for modeling and preserving artificial consciousness within quantum-enhanced neural network architectures. The QEN integrates cutting-edge techniques from various fields, including graph based evolutionary encoding, surface code error correction, quantum reservoir engineering, and enhanced fitness measurements [1, 2, 3]. At the core of QEN lies the utilization of quantum coherence, entanglement, and integrated information dynamics to capture and model the complex phenomena associated with consciousness [4, 5]. The graph-based evolutionary encoding scheme enables theefficient representation and optimization of quantum circuits, while surface code error correction andquantum reservoir engineering techniques enhance the resilience and stability of the quantum states [6,7]. Moreover, the enhanced fitness measurements, encompassing entanglement entropy, mutual information, and teleportation fidelity, provide a comprehensive assessment of the system's potential for exhibiting conscious experiences [8, 9]. The QEN framework offers a novel approach to understanding and engineering artificial consciousness, paving the way for the development of advanced AI systems that can demonstrate rich, complex, and resilient forms of cognition and awareness.
Problems with Greenhouse Gas Life Cycle Analyses of U.S. LNG Exports and Locally Produced Coal
Authors: Kleinberg Robert
Published: April 2024

Exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States are growing rapidly, and the United States government must balance a multiplicity of interests in deciding to what extent the growth of LNG exports should be further encouraged. Its decisions must be consistent with the Natural Gas Act, which mandates that exports of natural gas be in the public interest. In the current administration, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is an important component of the public interest determination. It has generally been regarded that the replacement of coal with natural gas, reducing the volume of power plant carbon dioxide emissions, satisfies this component of the public interest determination. However, a recent life cycle analysis has cast doubt on this conclusion. Here we compare two life cycle analyses that come to different conclusions as to the wisdom of coal-to-gas conversion of electric power industries. We identify the technical factors underlying the diverse results. Among other problems, both studies use a widely accepted but defective and misleading methodology. Recommendations for improvements are provided.
A new CPT virtual calibration chamber in sand based on Machine learning algorithms
Authors: Liu Mingpeng , Sun Enci , Zhang Ningning , Lai Fengwen , Fuentes Raul
Published: April 2024

Interpretation of Cone Penetration Tests (CPTs) still relies greatly on empirical correlations that are mostly developed in resource-demanding and time-consuming calibration chambers. This paper presents a CPT virtual calibration chamber using machine learning approaches. For such purpose, the multilayer perceptron (MLP) and long short-term memory (LSTM) neural networks are implemented to predict the cone resistance (qc) profiles under various soil states and testing conditions. The Bayesian optimization (BO) is first adopted to find the optimal neural network hyperparameters of MLP and LSTM. Thereafter, the BO-MLP and BO-LSTM networks are trained with the available data from published datasets. Further comparison and validation of the prediction results are carried out against numerical results obtained from a Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian (CEL) model. The results show that BO reduces the prediction error of the neural networks by 73.1% (MLP) and 59.5% (LSTM) in the training set as well as 44.4% (MLP) and 40% (LSTM) in the testing set compared to that without BO. The established machine learning models are proven competent to reproduce the qc profiles with the coefficient of determination (R2) of 98.65% (MLP) and 98.51% (LSTM) in the training set as well as 95.13% (MLP) and 94.65% (LSTM) in the testing set. Apart from matching the numerical model results in terms of accuracy, the proposed methods show a much greater computational efficiency. Eventually, to showcase the use of this new virtual calibration chamber, the predicted qc are used to obtain a new relationship to predict the relative density, Dr, of the sand. The improved correlation has an R2 of 92.7% compared to all data, including those generated by the machine learning method and experiments, and 88.3% compared to the pure experimental data. This is a better generalization than other previously suggested relationships.
Working Memory and Attentional Control Abilities Predict Individual Differences in Visual Long-Term Memory Tasks
Authors: Zhao Chong , Vogel Edward K.
Published: April 2024

Working memory abilities predict various cognitive abilities, such as gF and source memory, suggesting that these cognitive processes relied on working memory and attentional control resources. When attentional resources were occupied by a secondary task, previous research showed that source memory performance was less impaired than recognition memory, implying that working memory abilities would not influence, or at least exerted much less influence on recognition memory performance than source memory performance. Here, we directly tested if working memory and attentional control differences predict visual recognition memory performance across four experiments (n = 841 in total). Surprisingly, we found that working memory and attentional control predicted source nearly always predicted recognition memory performance as robust as source memory (Exp 1, 3 and 4), except when rapid presentation rate overflowed working memory capacities (Exp 2), refuting our earlier hypothesis. Additionally, source memory and recognition memory, despite of different presentation rates across experiments, remained highly correlated across individuals. Our findings suggested that visual long-term memory generally required working memory and attentional control resources.
The Distinctive Characteristics of Bullshit: Intention, Meaningfulness, and Source Reliability
Authors: Ilic Sandra , Damnjanović Kaja
Published: April 2024

Pseudo-profound bullshit refers to statements designed to impress but lacking in meaning. Due to the discrepancy between philosophical and psychological perspectives on bullshit, there is limited empirical evidence supporting its defining characteristics. This study aimed to test whether these characteristics are indeed distinctive to bullshit and influence the tendency to perceive it as profound. Additionally, recognising that context shapes bullshit receptivity, the second aim was to investigate whether bullshit features influence changes in receptivity when the reliability of an added source varies. Results indicate that participants can identify both meaninglessness and intention to impress in different types of statements. Furthermore, the intention to impress elicits greater changes in profundity evaluations than the meaningfulness of the statement. Finally, both reliable and unreliable sources affect profundity ratings, with these effects observed across all statement categories.
Everyone I don't like is biased: Affective evaluations and the bias blind spot
Authors: Walker Alexander C. , Collins Robert N. , Walker Heather , Fugelsang Jonathan Albert , Mandel David R.
Published: March 2024

People commonly exhibit a bias blind spot, judging themselves to be less susceptible to bias than the “average other.” However, less is known about how people attribute bias to familiar others who evoke strong affect. The present work (N = 1,980) examines the degree to which participants’ attributions of bias are sensitive to their affective impressions of others. In Experiment 1, participants viewed themselves as considerably less biased than the average survey respondent and a personally-known disliked other but not less biased than a familiar individual whom they liked. Experiments 2 and 3 examined the bias blind spot in politically polarized groups of Democrats and Republicans. While participants judged themselves to be somewhat less biased than the average co-partisan, they viewed themselves as much less susceptible to various psychological biases compared to their political opponents. Notably, in all experiments, the effect of other target selection (e.g., in-group vs. out-group member) on the bias blind spot was mediated by affective evaluations of target others. We discuss the theoretical implications of people using readily available affective evaluations as heuristic cues when attributing bias to familiar others. Additionally, we consider the practical implications of people failing to attribute bias to individuals they like, while readily attributing bias to those they dislike, including the potential for such attributions to exacerbate interpersonal and intergroup conflicts.
Burden of Care Among Caregivers of Mentally Ill Patient at Tertiary Level Hospital
Authors: Regmi Kalpana , Bista Rebika
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Introduction

Caregivers of people with mental illnesses are a key support system. The caregivers suffer significant burden as a result of the care giving role. The level of burden of caregivers among people with mental illness is considered to be a negative impact on the care provided by the family to their patient.

Methods

A descriptive cross sectional research design was used. A total of 96 care givers were selected using purposive sampling technique. The purpose of the study was to assess the burden of care of mentally ill patient among care givers in a selected hospital. The Zarit Burden Interview Scale  was use to assess burden care. All the collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistical method such as frequency, mean, percentage, standard deviation and chi square test to find out the association with level of burden of care and selected demographic variables.

Results

Nearly one third (31.3%) of caregivers had moderate level of burden and 9.4% of them had severe burden of care. There was significant association between the level of burden of care with sex of the caregivers and their educational level.

Conclusion

Caregivers had moderate level of burden of care while caring their mentally ill patient. In order to reduce their burden of care, self-help and psycho-educational programs will be effective. This action addresses to improve their perceived knowledge on mental illness and develop coping skills to deal with their patient’s behavior.

Key Words: Burden; Caregivers; Mentally ill patient.
A Comparative Analysis of Extracted Human Teeth Sterilization by Using Distinctive Sterilizing Agents
Authors: Nishant  , Sharma Bhagwat S. , Chandel Shilpi Singh , Rajput Neha
Published: April 2024

Background Regular use for practice and educational purposes of Extracted human teeth in dental institutions at undergraduate and postgraduate levels is a necessity. Individuals who collect extracted teeth must decontaminate and then handle teeth. Different materials and methods are used for sterilizing extracted teeth to avoid infection from them.MethodsTotal of 50 freshly extracted human teeth that were intact, non-carious and extracted due to periodontal disease or orthodontic purpose were divided randomly into 5 groups consisting of 10 teeth in each group.These were stored in sterile saline till tested and will randomly be divided into one of the following 5 groups of sterilizing agents consisting of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite, 10% formalin, 2% glutaraldehyde, Microwave Radiation and a control group with normal saline. All teeth will be immersed in separate bottles. Samples were collected with the help of inoculating loop and then streaked over the surface of Mc-conkey agar medium. The media was incubated at 37 degree C for 24 h. Sterilization was determined based on the growth of micro-organisms on culture medium. Evidence of growth was observed after 24 hour of inoculation. Absence of any visible growth in the media was the indicator of an effective sterilization.ResultsThis research showed that, 10% formalin, 5.25% sodium hypochlorite could be efficiently used for sterilization and disinfectionof extracted human teeth.Conclusions Extracted teeth are potential source of infection hence should be disinfected before any use in the laboratories.
Utility of DECAF Score as A Bed Side Tool in Predicting Outcomes in Patient with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Pandey Parishrut Prasad , Vaidhya Shreeju , Karki Ashyashree , Dahal Bibesh , Jaiswal Vedhant , Bishwokarma Bikash
Published: April 2024

Background Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) can be fatal. It is the third leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. The DECAF (Dyspnea, Eosinopenia, Consolidation, Acidemia, Atrial Fibrillation) score is a widely used system for predicting the survival of patients with AECOPD. It uses Routinely available indices, is quick and can be easily used by clinicians to identify sick patients who need vigilant care. MethodsA cross sectional study was conducted at College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur for 6 months. Patients with COPD meeting inclusion Criteria were selected and the DECAF score at time of admission was calculated. Their duration of hospital stay, use of ventilator and final outcome were noted and its relation to the Decaf score was analysed. ResultsA total of 163 patients (Male-87, Female-76) were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 70 ±10 years and mean duration of hospital stay was 5.91±2.19 days. There is significant relationship between DECAF score and the mortality (p-value < 0.001) with higher the score higher the chance of not improving. Analysis between the DECAF score and length of Hospital stay by regression equation found the regression coefficient 0.410 to be significant (p-value < 0.001) indicating that if DECAF score increases by one, the length of hospital stay will also increases by 0.41 day.Conclusions Patients with a DECAF score of four or higher have a significant risk of mortality as well as long duration of hospital stay. Thus, DECAF is a simple tool that incorporates routinely available indices to predict adverse outcomes in AECOPD.
Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of COVID-19 Patients Admitted in A Tertiary Hospital of Nepal
Authors: Yadav Naval Kishor , Sah Rajan Kumar , Singh Navneet
Published: April 2024

Background COVID-19 disease is a respiratory infection. The symptoms range from mild fever and bodyache to multiple organ dysfunction. It was first seen in Wuhan, China and later infected whole world in a very short period of time. The aim of this study was to find the clinical and laboratory Characteristics of COVID-19 patients admitted in tertiary hospital of Nepal.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional hospital based study conducted at Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal. The patients with confirmed COVID-19 were included in this study. Questionnaire was used to collect the clinical data and venous blood samples were collected for laboratory parameters. The numerical data were presented in Mean and SD while categorical data were in frequency and percentage.ResultsThe Major infected patient were male (67.9%). The major symptoms observed were shortness of breath (78.8%), dry cough (54.5%), chill (60.3%), wet cough (16.7%) and headache (25%). 60.9% COVID-19 patients were in moderate stage followed by severe stage (26.3%). The complication noticed were cardiac, bacterial infection, ARDS, septic shock and GI bleeding. The level of blood urea, creatinine, AST, ALT, serum ferritin and CRP were found high in COVID-19 patients. Similarly, the level of sodium, potassium, d-dimer, total protein, albumin, WBC and platelets were found within normal limits.Conclusions The common symptoms in COVID-19 patients were shortness of breath, dry cough, chill and headache. The blood level of AST, ALT, ferritin, CRP, urea and creatinine were high in COVID-19 patients.
Pelatihan Lean and Green pada Bisnis/Usaha di Rest Area Km 72A Tol Cipularang
Authors: Rahmawati Novia , Marie Iveline Anne , Suhardini Didien , Purwanto Iwan
Published: April 2024

Saat ini pemahaman mengenai sistem produksi yang efektif dan efisien menggunakan konsep lean dan konsep green telah menjadi isu penting.  Tren pasar global saat ini juga semakin mengarah pada produk ramah lingkungan (eco product). Kondisi ini menjadi hambatan dan peluang yang perlu segera diantisipasi sekaligus dimanfaatkan bagi para pelaku usaha/bisnis. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pelatihan bagi mitra yaitu Rest Area Km 72 A Tol Cipularang mengenai penerapan konsep lean dan konsep green pada tenant usaha/bisnis yang ada. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini yaitu dengan penyampaian materi  oleh satu orang presenter secara online melalui zoom meeting. Kegiatan ini dihadiri oleh 21 peserta dari mitra yaitu karyawan dan pemilik usaha/bisnis. Hasil kegiatan pelatihan menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan yang diadakan sudah tepat sasaran dan penyampaian materi sudah baik. Hal ini dibuktikan denagn hasil kuisioner evaluasi yaitu 46,2% peserta menganggap pelatihan yang diberikan “sangat relevan” dengan usaha/bisnis mereka. Sedangkan terkait materi yang diberikan sebanyak 38,5% peserta menilai pemateri dalam menyampaikan materi sudah sangat baik. Kegiatan pelatihan juga memberikan dampak positif bagi peserta terbukti dengan antusiasme mengikuti pelatihan dan memberikan feedback positif pada bagian kuisioner evaluasi dengan memberikan saran berupa permintaan kegiatan sejenis diadakan kembali dan penambahan durasi waktu kegiatan.
Aplikasi Mobile Pemesanan Jasa Barbershop Menggunakan Firebase Realtime Database
Authors: Humaini Irfan
Published: April 2024

Perkembangnya teknologi informasi dan komunikasi membuka peluang setiap usaha dalam memajukan usahanya memanfaatkan teknologi tersebut. Pengembangan Aplikasi ini bertujuan untuk pengabdian kepada masyarakat khususnya membantu Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) jasa cukur rambut di daerah Tangerang. Aplikasi bisnis dalam hal ini aplikasi pemesanan jasa barbershop dikembangkan untuk memudahkan masyarakat yang membutuhkan jasa cukur pria, hal ini merupakan peluang pelaku bisnis dalam memenuhi permintaan yang berkaitan dengan penampilan. Saat ini untuk mencukur rambut harus datang langsung ke Barbershop karena biasanya hanya menerima pelayanan di tempat dan sering kali harus antri, hal ini menjadikan pelayanan dirasa kurang nyaman bagi pelanggan sedangkan dari sisi pemilik usaha cukur rambut pria yang memiliki lebih dari 2 tukang cukur atau Kapster pada saat pelanggan sedikit sangat tidak optimal. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, maka dikembangkanlah aplikasi BarberShop menggunakan sistem Android dan berbasis mobile menggunakan smartphone atau tablet. Pengembangan menggunakan Android Studio sebagai editor yang telah terintegrasi dengan Android SDK, sedangkan basis data menggunakan Firebase Realtime Database. Hasil dari pengembangan sistem berupa sebuah aplikasi mobile untuk melakukan pemesanan jasa cukur rambut pria, layanan cukur tersebut dapat dilakukan di mana saja sesuai dengan alamat yang ditentukan oleh pelanggan, aplikasi ini juga meningkatkan penghasilan jasa cukur rambut, bahkan peningkatan penghasilan mencapai 40% per hari.
Peningkatan Akselerasi Bisnis Industri Pangan Melalui Identifikasi Kekuatan Bisnis Produk di UMKM Binaan Telkom CDC
Authors: Baskara Dominggo Bayu , Istiqomah Silvi , Muttaqin Benazir Imam Arif , Nurdiana Ines Mulia , Putra Reinardus Andoni Nasera
Published: April 2024

Kondisi saat ini semakin menantang bagi produsen bahan baku pangan, produk olahan pangan, serta distributor pangan untuk terus meningkatkan value bisnis yang dilakukan. Berbagai efisiensi dan upaya untuk meningkatkan efektivitas bisnis terus dilakukan. Tidak hanya pelaku industri besar, namun juga pelaku usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM). PO. Tri Asta Pangan, PO. Ekamurti, dan PO. Sambal Ning Ita dengan produk andalan masing-masing yaitu “Kangen Susu Moo”, “Bumbu Kraton”, dan “Sambal Ning Ita” merupakan tiga mitra binaan CDC Telkom Divre 5 yang menjalin kemitraan dengan ITTelkom Surabaya. Untuk meningkatkan kapasitas dan akselerasi bisnis industri kecil di bidang pangan ketiga mitra tersebut, dilakukan pendataan, pemetaan, dan identifikasi kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang, dan ancaman pada aspek/metrik kunci dari aktivitas bisnis perusahaan. Dari hasil pengukuran dan analisis, kekuatan terbesar ketiga mitra terletak pada inovasi produk, sehingga perlu dipertahankan Metrik-metrik lain seperti market, key partner, badan usaha, key resources, dan risiko berada dalam jalur yang tepat sehingga perlu ditingkatkan. Sedangkan kelemahan terbesar ketiga mitra terletak pada investasi. Ketiga mitra dirasa perlu penyusunan strategi yang lebih baik dalam menjaring calon investor. Sehingga bisnis dapat lebih berkembang secara signifikan.
Desain dan Pengadaan Meja Multiguna untuk Kuliner Makanan Bu Lilik Secara Ergonomis
Authors: Yuwono Istantyo , Arief Zainal , Harijanto Setijanen Djoko , Singgih Mochammad , Lokajaya I Nyoman
Published: April 2024

Perancangan dan pengembangan produk diperlukan untuk memperbaiki produk yang telah ada. Desain meja makan untuk pelangan yang berbelanja di kuliner makanan Bu Lilik, mereka akan memperhatikan kenyamanan pelanggan. Hal tersebut dapat terjadi Ketika pihak penjual yang menjual makanan kurang memperhatikan tingkat kenyamanan pemakainya, selain itu desain meja makan kuliner Bu Lilik yang ada saat ini masih kurang nyaman saat digunakan. Desain meja makan kuliner Bu Lilik yang telah berkembang saat ini masih kurang ergonomis bagi pelanggan karena meja makan kuliner Bu Lilik kurang memperhatikan kenyamanan pelanggan. Hal tersebut dapat terjadi kelelahan pelanggan tersebut, dikarenakan desain meja yang kurang ergonomis dan nyaman kepada mereka. Dalam pendekatan metode perancangan mulai dari pemilihan bahan meja, menentukan desain secara ergonomis berdasar antropometri dengan data 10 pelanggan di kuliner makanan Bu Lilik. Meja sebelumnya ini merupakan produk yang bisa  digunakan pada pelanggan makan kuliner Bu Lilik untuk memudahkan dan memberikan kenyamanan mereka pada saat kegiatan jual beli. Hal ini dilakukan agar dapat memberi kenyamanan saat ada pelanggan.
Perancangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Internet of Things (IoT) dan Pengenalan Robotika Kepada Siswa Sekolah Menengah di Surakarta Sekitarnya
Authors: Laksono Pringgo Widyo , Damayanti Retno Wulan , Rosyidi Cucuk Nur , Pujiyanto Eko , Jauhari Wakhid Ahmad , Dwicahyani Anindya Rachma
Published: April 2024

Pemahaman dan keterampilan pada siswa sekolah menengah mengenai Internet of Things (IoT) dan teknologi robotika adalah hal yang penting untuk menjawab tantangan global. Melalui pengenalan IoT dan robotika, siswa mendapatkan kesempatan untuk merancang, membangun, dan memprogram perangkat IoT dan robot secara langsung. Tujuan program ini adalah untuk memperkenalkan siswa pada konsep dan penerapan teknologi serta membantu mereka mengembangkan keterampilan yang relevan untuk dunia kerja abad ke-21. Siswa diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pemahaman mereka tentang IoT dan robotika, sehingga mereka lebih siap menghadapi tuntutan dunia kerja yang semakin berkembang di era revolusi industri 4.0. Selain itu, mitra industri yang terlibat dalam program ini, CV Enuma Technology, akan mendapatkan manfaat dalam mengembangkan produk media pembelajaran yang dapat dikomersilikilkan di pasar secara lebih luas. Melalui program ini, mitra industri dapat meningkatkan kualitas produk yang dibutuhkan oleh konsumen serta meningkatkan daya saing di pasar teknologi yang terus berkembang.
Efisiensi Pemasaran E-Commerce Agroindustri Kopi Luwak Omah Kopi Banyuwangi
Authors: Setyawan Bagus , Arfiati Ulfa Utami, M.Pd
Published: April 2024

Agroindustri Kopi Luwak “Omah Kopi” merupakan produsen kopi luwak liar di Banyuwangi. Banyaknya agroindustri pengolahan kopi menuntut tiap pelaku usaha untuk terus berinovasi terutama dalam hal pemasaran produk sehingga bisa maksimal. Perkembangan teknologi dan gaya hidup masyarakat membuat Agroindustri Kopi   Luwak “Omah Kopi” melakukan strategi pemasaran melalui e-commerce baik lewat website omah kopi maupun lewat berbagai media sosial dan marketplace.  Berdasarkan fenomena ini tujuan penelitian yang ingin ditelaah adalah untuk mengetahui efisiensi pemasaran secara e-commerce. Lokasi penelitian ini adalah di Agroindustri Kopi Luwak “Omah Kopi” Banyuwangi. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan metode penelitian survei. Metode pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode snowball sampling. Metode analisis data menggunakan analisis efisiensi margin pemasaran. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat tiga saluran pemasaran pada agroindustri kopi luwak “Omah Kopi” dengan saluran pemasaran yang memiliki efisiensi paling baik adalah pada saluran pemasaran pertama yang merupakan pemasaran satu tingkat. Nilai efisiensi pemasaran sebesar 18% paling kecil dari dua saluran pemasaran lainnya. Kesimpulan penelitian ini bahwa Agroindustri kopi luwak ”Omah kopi” efisien dari segi penjualan secara e-commerce dan menjadi strategi pemasaran yang efektif seiring perkembangan jaman menuju revolusi industri 5.0 ini.
Analisis Preferensi Konsumen Jamur Tiram Di Desa Perkebunan Teluk Panji
Authors: Rahman Arief , Siswa panjang hernosa
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui atribut jamur tiram menurut karakteristik konsumen yaitu jenis kelamin, umur, pendidikan, pekerjaan, pendapatan di desa perkebunan teluk panji dan mengetahui atribut dan level jamur tiram yang menjadi preferensi konsumen serta untuk mengetahui urutan atribut jamur tiram. Metode analisis data uji validitas, uji realibilitas dan analisis konjoin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: Uji validitas pada atribut harga, tekstur, pelayanan, porsi dan kesegaran menghasilkan semua item pernyataan dinyatakan valid dilihat dari nilai sig<0,05 dan pada uji reliabilitas semua item pernyataan dinyatakan reliabel moderat dilihat dari Cronbach’s Alpha 0,50–0,70 1.Responden perempuan lebih banyak membeli jamur tiram. kelompok umur 33-41 merupakan umur terbanyak yaitu 26 orang. Responden dengan tingkat pendidikannya SMA merupakan konsumen terbanyak yaitu sebanyak 21 orang. responden jamur tiram di desa perkebunan teluk panji memiliki pekerjaan yang beragam, dan yang paling banyak adalah konsumen dengan jenis pekerjaan ibu rumah tangga sebanyak 26 orang responden. 2. Atribut jamur tiram yang menjadi peferensi konsumen berdasarkan nilai utility ialah kesegaran segar, harga murah, porsi besar, pelayanan cepat dengan salam senyum sapa dan tekstur lunak. 3.Urutan atribut jamur tiram menurut kepentingan konsumen jamur tiram adalah harga, porsi, kesegaran, pelayanan dan tekstur
Pendampingan Optimalisasi Penggunaan E-Commerce dalam Pemasaran Batik Khas untuk Meningkatkan Omzet UMKM di Desa Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Provinsi Bali
Authors: Purmiyati Atik , Rahmawati Ely
Published: April 2024

Tampaksiring Village has great potential in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector, especially in the field of batik crafts. Although many batik entrepreneurs have high motivation to develop and compete globally, the main obstacle faced is the lack of effective marketing strategies, which results in a minimal product market share. Therefore, training and mentoring are needed for the community to increase economic potential and achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study aims to analyze weaknesses and strengths in the economic sector using SWOT analysis techniques. The calculation of the Internal Factor Index (IFAS) and External Factor Index (EFAS) places it in quadrant 1, indicating that its strengths are more dominant than its weaknesses. In addition, quadrant 4 indicates that the opportunities faced outweigh the threats faced. Therefore, measures are needed to maintain the position in quadrant 1 by increasing strengths and reducing weaknesses. The recommended strategy based on the SWOT Analysis is to maximize the potential of human resources in marketing typical processed products. Steps that can be taken by the community to increase turnover include creating websites and utilizing social networks as promotional media, cooperation with business partners, the use of modern technology, expanding promotional networks, and seeking support from the government.
Sosialisasi dan Simulasi Informasi Kebencanaan di SD Swasta Masehi Berastagi
Authors: Barus Rehia K. Isabella , Dwiana Ressi , Dewi Salamiah Sari
Published: April 2024

SD Swasta Masehi Berastagi is one of the elementary schools in Karo Regency. This school stands on a cliff so it is vulnerable to earthquakes or landslide. To help students and teacher to be aware of disasters, Medan Area University Service team offers to do socialization and also simulate disaster information in this elementary school. The partner in this program is the Karo Regency Disaster Management Agency (BPBD Karo). The aim of this program is to provide information dan simulations of disaster information to students trough song “Kalau Ada Gempa”  dan cartoon film about action to do when earthquake. This activity was using presenting method which related to earthquake disaster information and simulating self-rescue when earthquake occurs. The simulazion was done by Karo Regency Disaster Management Agency. It is hoped that socialization and simulations can increase students’ insight and skills regarding earthquake disasters.
Use of Peer-Assessment in ESL Writing Classes: Learners’ Perception
Authors: Pushpakumara P. B. S. L.
Published: April 2024

Although peer-assessment tends to offer various benefits, and teachers and learners hold positive perception about peer-assessment, conventional paper-based assessment remains dominant in most of the educational programmes, including university English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Hence, more studies are needed to make teachers, course designers and material designers aware of the potential benefits of peer-assessment. Most importantly, it is useful to examine what learners think about peer-assessment. Therefore, the present study, involving eighty three (N=83) first-year students following a compulsory English as a second language (ESL) course and forty-two (N-42) second year students pursuing English as a major at a state university in Sri Lanka, investigated the learners’ perception of peer-assessment. The study adopted the mixed methods approach in research. After the participants gained hands on experience in peer-assessment in an ESL writing class, they shared their views regarding their experience through a questionnaire, focus group discussion and reflective essay. The qualitative data were analyzed using deductive content analysis method while the quantitative data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel that produced descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that the ESL undergraduates generally hold positive perception about peer-assessment. However, limited language proficiency of the learners and friendship biases remain as challenges to implement peer-assessment practices effectively. The generalizability of the findings of the present study is subject to certain limitations as the sample was drawn from one particular state university. Further studies with a larger sample representing several universities are recommended in order to shed light on the potential of peer-assessment.
Carriage ofHaemophilus influenzaeserotype A in children: Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN) study
Authors: Ulanova Marina , Tsang Raymond SW , Nix Eli B , Tan Ben , Huska Brenda , Kelly Len , Shuel Michelle , Allarie Julina
Published: April 2024

Background:

Haemophilus influenzae serotype a (Hia) has recently emerged as an important cause of invasive disease, mainly affecting young Indigenous children. Carriage of H. influenzae is a pre-requisite for invasive disease and reservoir for transmission. To better understand the epidemiology of invasive Hia disease, we initiated a multicentre study of H. influenzae nasopharyngeal carriage among Canadian children.

Methods:

With prior parental consent, we collected nasotracheal tubes used during general anaesthesia in healthy children following routine dental surgery in a regional hospital of northwestern Ontario and a dental clinic in central Saskatchewan. In northwestern Ontario, all children were Indigenous (median age 48.0 months, 45.8% female); in Saskatchewan, children were from various ethnic groups (62% Indigenous, median age 56.3 months, 43.4% female). Detection of H. influenzae and serotyping were performed using molecular-genetic methods.

Results:

A total of 438 nasopharyngeal specimens, 286 in northwestern Ontario and 152 in Saskatchewan were analyzed. Hia was identified in 26 (9.1%) and 8 (5.3%) specimens, respectively. In Saskatchewan, seven out of eight children with Hia carriage were Indigenous.

Conclusions:

The carriage rates of Hia in healthy children in northwestern Ontario and Saskatchewan are comparable to H. influenzae serotype b (Hib) carriage among Alaska Indigenous children in the pre-Hib-vaccine era. To prevent invasive Hia disease, paediatric conjugate Hia vaccines under development have the potential to reduce carriage of Hia, and thus decrease the risk of transmission and disease among susceptible populations. Addressing the social determinants of health may further eliminate conditions favouring Hia transmission in Indigenous communities.
Classifying Muslim Ideologies from Islamic Websites using Text Analysis Based on Naive Bayes and TF-IDF
Authors: Olowolayemo Akeem , Moustafa Sharey Moustafa Salma
Published: April 2024

Reliable digital Islamic information is one of the challenges faced by innocent Islamic information seekers such as young Muslims, new Muslims as well as others who desire to find authentic information about Islam, Prophet Muhammad (saw), and Muslims, in general. Several deviant ideologies abound, and they also present their information using the internet, sometimes involving digital deception. In the digital era, misleading Islamic information may affect people’s beliefs, behaviours, and attitudes. Many websites are equally based on several schools of thought regarding Islamic practices which could be difficult for the new Muslims, and the young generation of Muslims to recognize what to follow among these different websites based on the information presented on the sites. Some other variants of practices are considered to be deviants by the mainstream Sunni scholars which may be misleading for innocent Islamic information seekers including non-Muslims. Consequently, the need to categorize different Islamic websites based on different schools and branches becomes imperative. This initial study focuses classification of Islamic websites utilising website categorization and text classification approach to their textual contents. The proposed technique classified 60 Islamic websites into two various categories Sunni and Shia using TF-IDF for features extraction while using Multinomial Naive Bayes for classification. In addition, extracting the keywords for each of the two categories assisted in the classification process. The results show that Multinomial Naive Bayes was easily implemented and predicted the categories of Islamic websites with an accuracy of 0.89, precision 1.0, recall 0.80, as well as an F1 score of 0.89. The keywords that differentiate Sunni websites from Shia's websites were extracted. It was found that the best keywords that can be used in search engines to identify Sunni websites are Islam and Muslim, while Shia and Imam are the most prominent keywords that can be used to identify Shia's websites.
Radiological and Clinical Outcome of Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Following Short Segment and Long Segment Pedicle Screw Fixation
Authors: Ong Lik Han , Mohamad Amin Mohamad Zaki , Johan Chin Mohd Shafiee , Faruk Senan Nur Aida
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION: The indications for operative treatment and type of stabilization procedures for the treatment of thoracolumbar fracture remains controversial. Long-segment pedicle screw fixation permits correction of kyphotic deformity while short-segment pedicle screw fixation preserves motion segments, reduces costs and time of surgery. Our aim is to study the correlation and comparison between clinical and radiological outcome of both fixations and identify factors that might contribute to the outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 60 patients with thoracolumbar spine fracture from 2017 to 2022 were identified. Age, gender, mechanism of injury, classification of fracture, duration of hospital stays and one-year post-operative outcome of Visual Analogue (VAS) pain score, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score were documented. Pre- and post-operative AP/Lateral radiographs measurements of local kyphotic angle, Cobb angle were measured. Signs of fixation failure were examined at follow-up. RESULTS: Subjects mean age is 42.4, male predominance (85%) and work-related. The highest incidence was at level of L1 (56.7 %) in the long-segment and 46.7 % in short-segment. Most common injury was burst fracture (AO classification A3 A4 group) due to fall from height. There is shorter hospital stay documented in the short-segment fixation. Radiological outcome measured in both groups were comparable with no signs of fixation failure. Short-segment fixation group also resulted in better clinical and functional outcome at one-year follow-up. CONCLUSION: There is no significant difference in radiologic outcome of Cobb and kyphotic angle in both fixation groups. Short-segment fixation has significantly better clinical and functional outcome post-operative and at 1-year follow up.
Implementation of Video Modeling Animation on Toilet Training Ability in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Andriyani Septian , Putri Suci Tuty
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION: Toilet training is critical for the quality of life of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. This is essential because an individual with ASD is often late to acquire these skills or fails to do so. This study aims to identify and analyze the implementation of animation video modeling (AVM) to improve toilet training abilities in children with autism spectrum disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The research uses a quantitative descriptive approach with an experimental research design using One Group Pretest Posttest Design. The pretest was carried out before the intervention, and the posttest was carried out after the AVM gave toilet training intervention. The sampling technique was in the form of total sampling, namely 50 children(43 boys and 7 girls) with autism. The research instrument was a checklist of statements. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test. RESULTS: The results showed that almost half of the ability levels of children with autism before being given AVM toilet training were in a suitable category, nearly half of the children with autism after being given treatment were in a good type with a p-value 0.011; there was a significant difference in the level of ability before and after given an AVM. CONCLUSION: AVM is one of the effective interventions to improve toilet training abilities in children with ASD. AVM can help children in the elimination process that can be done independently in improving the quality of life in children with autism.
Dual Method P6 Acupressure Therapy for Nausea and Vomiting during Early Pregnancy in Indonesia: A Mixed Method Study
Authors: Meihartati Tuti , Akmar Ahmad Zatul , Suddin Leny Suzana
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION: Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) are not only considered to be a sign of discomfort both culturally and clinically but also seen as potential safety risks for mothers and their unborn children. One of the non-pharmacological complementary therapies was the use of acupressure. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness, safety, and satisfaction of the dual method of P6 acupressure as an intervention in affected pregnant women to reduce NVP and explore the method P6 acupressure perception as the intervention of choice in the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. MATERIALS AND METHOD: A mixed-methods sequential explanatory study was conducted which consisted of two phases: quantitative followed by qualitative. The first phase involved the recruitment of 120 pregnant women with moderate to severe NVP symptoms. Six participants were in the intervention group qualitative phase. RESULTS: The Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis PUQE scores of participants in the intervention group were lower compared to that of the control group after the intervention period (p=<0.01). The PUQE score was found to be reduced in the intervention group of having severe into having mild symptoms. There were no adverse effects reported after the intervention. Majority of the participants were satisfied after using the dual P6 acupressure method (Z=1830). Meanwhile, during the qualitative phase, six themes emerged. CONCLUSION: A dual method of P6 acupressure therapy could be effective, safe, and satisfactory in relieving NVP. Therefore, Maternity care providers may consider using this method as a therapeutic alternative for the management of NVP.
Factors Associated with Intention to Report Child Abuse among Early Childcare Providers in North-eastern Preschools, Malaysia
Authors: Ja’afar Siti Mariam , Arifin Wan Nor , Rahman Azriani
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION: Despite the rising number of child abuse in Malaysia, there are only few studies documenting early childcare providers' (ECPs') intention to report child abuse. ECPs play a vital impact because they closely interact with the children and nearly daily observe them. They should take the lead in ending the cycle of abuse in order to safeguard the children. The aim of our study was to determine the factors that influence ECPs' intentions to report child abuse. MATERIALS AND METHOD: 457 ECPs working in preschools registered under the Community Development Department in Kelantan, the North-eastern part of peninsular Malaysia participated in a cross-sectional study utilising the Early Childhood Educators Child Abuse Questionnaire (ECECAQ) in Malay, which has been validated. RESULTS: Increasing knowledge was significantly associated with the intention to report to the authorities as revealed by multiple logistic regression. CONCLUSION: Our findings justify the need for a comprehensive module and integrated standardized training on child abuse for ECPs in Malaysia to improve their knowledge, thus empowering them to report any child abuse case.
Избранные труды Е.С. Машковой и В.А. Молчанова
Authors: Андрианова Н.Н. , Борисов А.М. , Овчинников М.А.
Published: April 2024

Сборник содержит избранные труды известных профессоров Московского университета Е.С. Машковой и В.А. Молчанова и посвящен их памяти. В сборник вошли оригинальные работы и обзоры последних лет по изучению механизмов явлений, возникающих под действием ионной бомбардировки поверхностей твердых тел, таких как рассеяние атомарных и молекулярных ионов поверхностью, распыление поверхности, испускание быстрых ионов и атомов отдачи, эмиссия вторичных электронов, ионов, фотонов и др. Для специалистов в области радиационного материаловедения, микроэлектроники, физической электроники, физике плазмы, а также для студентов и аспирантов соответствующих специальностей.