bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of Knowledge Sharing, Innovation Capacity, Firm Performance in Nigerian Agro-clusters
Authors: Mustapha Isiaka Kolawole , Sakariyau Olalekan Busra , Adeyeye Mercy M , Ajoje Abdul Falilat
Published: September 2023

Collaboration and cooperation among entrepreneurs and enterprises have created strategies to improve well-being and create sustainable businesses to foster regional development. Therefore, this paper investigates the relationship between knowledge sharing, innovation and socio-economic growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria's rabbit farming e-clusters space. The web survey method was adopted by employing five Likert scale questionnaires through social media platforms respondents. 78 valid respondents were collected from MSMEs in rabbit farming e-clusters. The hypothesis was tested using the structural equation modelling (SEM) approach. The finding suggests knowledge sharing, innovation capacity, and firm performance positively influence the socio-economic growth of rabbit farmers in e-cluster. Social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook and Telegram, prove that farmers not in the same geographical location are not a barrier to the benefit of clusters. This study proposes that knowledge sharing, innovation capacity and firm performance within an e-cluster improved the socio-economic growth of farmers. The acceptance of a physical-less business cluster that would reduce the rural-urban migration of agribusiness can be achieved. This study contributes to the literature on knowledge transfer, innovation and firm performance in e-cluster rabbit farming. A new dimension to the Industrial Cluster model by adapting to a virtual agglomeration of business and social media platforms.
Slow stroke back massage (SSBM) therapy with lavender essential oil effectively lowers blood pressure
Authors: Setiawan Iwan Sulis , Pujiyanto Tri Ismu , Yunani Yunani , Winarto Eko
Published: September 2023

Hypertension is a global health problem that is a major factor causing cardiovascular disease and premature death. While pharmacological therapy is still the main choice, non-pharmacological therapies with minimal side effects, such as a combination of slow stroke back massage (SSBM) and aromatherapy, are expected to increase relaxation so as to increase the effectiveness of lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients. This study aimed to test the effectiveness of SSBM therapy with lavender essential oil in lowering blood pressure in patients with primary hypertension. The research used a quasi-experiment method with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. In this study, the samples used were hospitalized patients with primary hypertension who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, with as many as 40 respondents using purposive sampling techniques. Slow stroke back massage (SSBM) therapy with lavender essential oil significantly lowers blood pressure values in primary hypertensive patients compared to SSBM therapy with baby oil (P valueÂ  0.05). The mean difference in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the intervention and control groups was 6.25 and 2.65, respectively. This therapy has been proven to be effective in lowering blood pressure in primary hypertensive patients. Therefore, hospital management may consider applying this nonpharmacological therapy to manage primary hypertension patients.
Mistik Ekoloji: Mevlevilikte Çevre Anlayışı
Authors: LEVENT ABUL Lamia
Published: September 2023

Mevlânâ Celaleddin Rumî’nin öğretileriyle şekillenen Mevlevilikte, yaratılan bütün varlıklar Cenab-ı Hakk’ın esma ve sıfatlarının tecellisidir. Kâinat, Yaratıcı’nın güzelliklerine ayinedârlık yapmaktadır. Her şey bir gayeye mebni olarak yaratılmış ve Yüce Yaratıcı’nın varlığına işaret eden bir ayettir. Âlemde bulunan canlı ve cansız bütün varlıklar bir bilince sahiptir. Onların şuurlu olması, insanı eşyaya karşı daha nahif davranmaya sevk eder. Mevlânâ, Allah’ın insanı bir avuç topraktan yarattığını, bizim cansız zannettiğimiz toprağın ne büyük bir canlılık barındırdığını hatırlatır. Mevlânâ’ya göre dağların, taşların görür gözleri, işitir kulakları vardır. Kâinatta her varlık şuuru sayesinde kendisine verilen görevi yerine getirir. Bu yaklaşım sebebiyle Mevleviler dokundukları, kullandıkları her eşyaya zarif davranırlar. Onlarla konuşurlar, teşekkürlerini sunarlar. Mevleviliğe has manevi eğitim sürecinde, sadece insana değil çevresindeki bütün varlıklara saygı ve özenle davranmak öğretilir. Bu saygılı tutum, tarikat adap ve erkânı aracılığıyla Mevlevilerin günlük yaşamlarının parçası hâline gelir. Onlar için Allah’a şükür, cümle yaratılmışlara teşekkür manası taşır. Evrendeki diğer varlıklara karşı nahif, hassas ve müteşekkir davranmak Mevleviliğin temel öğretilerindendir. Hz. Mevlânâ bu görüşlerini Kur’an-ı Kerim ve hadislere dayandırır. Mevlevilikte ideal insan tipinin özünü, çevreye ve evrene saygı oluşturmaktadır. Çevre sorunlarının gittikçe arttığı günümüzde Mevlevi öğretinin daha da önem kazandığı görülmektedir.
Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif
Authors: Astuti Widia
Published: September 2023

Pendidikan adalah suatu kebutuhan utama sepanjang hayat. Setiap orang membutuhkan pendidikan dan berhak untuk mendapatkan pendidikan. Pendidikan juga memiliki kedudukan yang sangat penting untuk menentukan perkembangan dan perwujudan seseorang dan masyarakat, terutama untuk pembangunan bangsa dan negara. Model pembelajaran adalah suatu kegiatan pembelajaran yang harus dikerjakan guru dan siswa agar tujuan pembelajaran dapat dicapai Model pembelajaran pada dasarnya merupakan bentuk pembelajaran yang tergambar dari awal sampai akhir yang disajikan secara khas oleh guru. Model pembelajaran menjadi tumpuan utama dalam mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa karena merupakan lingkungan yang membentuk pengalaman belajar siswa. Belajar merupakan suatu kegiatan yang dilakukan secara sadar untuk mendapatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan melalui kegiatan tertentu atau pengalaman nyata secara spontanitas.
Islands of memory in Henry Molaison and other patients with global episodic amnesia: A mini review
Authors: Baro Francesca , Priftis Konstantinos
Published: September 2023

We reviewed the performance of global episodic amnesic patient Henry Molaison (H.M.). Although he was affected by severe anterograde and retrograde amnesia, he occasionally showed some “islands” of intact memory. Therefore, we also searched for the presence of islands of memory in other famous, global amnesic patients with the aim to compare their performance with that of H.M. We sustain that islands of memory might be guided by residual brain structures that are not affected by lesions causing global episodic amnesia. Finally, we considered some possible cues for the treatment of amnesia guided by the presence of islands of memory.
Câu hỏi “ong ở đâu ra” và giá trị sinh thái
Authors: Làng Trẻ
Published: September 2023

Câu hỏi “ong ở đâu ra” và giá trị sinh thái
The Fallacy of Favoring Gradual Replacement Mind Uploading Over Scan-and-Copy
Authors: Wiley Keith , Koene Randal
Published: September 2023

Mind uploading speculation and debate often concludes that a procedure described as gradual in- place replacement preserves personal identity while a procedure described as destructive scan- and-copy produces some other identity in the target substrate such that personal identity is lost along with the biological brain. This paper demonstrates a chain of reasoning that establishes metaphysical equivalence between these two methods in terms of preserving personal identity.
SeisMIC - an Open Source Python Toolset to Compute Velocity Changes from Ambient Seismic Noise
Authors: Makus Peter , Sens-Schönfelder Christoph
Published: September 2023

We present SeisMIC, a fast, versatile, and adaptable open-source software to estimate seismic velocity changes from ambient seismic noise. SeisMIC includes a broad set of tools and functions to facilitate end-to-end processing of ambient noise data, from data retrieval and raw data analysis via spectrogram computation, over waveform coherence analysis, to post-processing of the final velocity change estimates. A particular highlight of the software is its ability to invert velocity change time series onto a spatial grid, making it possible to create maps of velocity changes. To tackle the challenge of processing large continuous datasets, SeisMIC can exploit multithreading at high efficiency with an about five-time improvement in compute time compared to MSNoise, probably the most widespread ambient noise software. In this manuscript, we provide a short tutorial and tips for users on how to employ SeisMIC most effectively. Extensive and up-to-date documentation is available online. Its broad functionality combined with easy adaptability and high efficiency make SeisMIC a well-suited tool for studies across all scales.
Deformation and frictional failure of granular media in 3D analog and numerical experiments
Authors: Ioannidi P. Io , McLafferty Shae , Reber Jacqueline , Morra Gabriele , Weatherley Dion
Published: September 2023

Frictional sliding along grain boundaries in brittle shear zones can result in the fragmentation of individual grains, which ultimately can impact slip dynamics. During deformation at small scales, stick-slip motion can occur between grains when existing force chains break due to grain rearrangement or failure, resulting in frictional sliding of granular material. The rearrangement of the grains leads to dilation of the granular package reducing the shear stress and subsequently leading to slip. Here, we conduct physical experiments employing HydroOrbs, an elasto-plastic material, to investigate grain comminution in granular media under simple shear conditions. Our findings demonstrate that the degree of grain comminution is dependent on both the normal force and the size of the grains. Using the experimental setup, we benchmark Discrete Element (DE) numerical models, which are capable of simulating the movement, rotation, and fracturing of elasto-plastic grains subjected to simple shear. The DE models successfully replicate both grain comminution patterns and horizontal force fluctuations observed in our physical experiments. They show that increasing normal forces correlate with higher horizontal forces and more fractured grains. The ability of our DE models to accurately reproduce experimental results opens up new avenues for investigating various parameter spaces that may not be accessible through traditional laboratory experiments, for example in assessing how internal friction or cohesion affect deformation in granular systems.
The Role of Continental Heterogeneity on the Evolution of Continental Margin Topography at Subduction Zones
Authors: Grima Antoniette Greta , Becker Thorsten
Published: September 2023

The nature of the overriding plate plays a major role in shaping subduction zone processes. In particular, the highly heterogeneous continental lithosphere modulates intra-plate tectonics and the surface evolution of our planet. However, the role of continental heterogeneity is relatively under-explored for the dynamics of subduction models. We investigate the influence of rheological and density variations across the overriding plate on the evolution of continental lithosphere and slab dynamics in the upper mantle. We focus on the effects of variations in continental margin and keel properties on deformation, topographic signals, and basin formation. Our results show that the thickness, extent, and strength of the continental margin and subcontinental keel play a crucial role for the morphology and topography of the overriding plate, as well as the retreat of the subducting slab. We show that this lateral heterogeneity can directly influence the coupling between the subducting and overriding plate and determine the partitioning of plate velocities across the overriding plate. These findings suggest that back-arc extension and subsidence are not solely controlled by slab dynamics but are also influenced by continental margin and keel properties. Large extended back-arc regions, such as the Pannonian and Aegean basins, may result from fast slab rollback combined with a weak continental margin and a strong and extended continental keel. Narrow margins, like the Okinawa Trough in NE Japan, may indicate a comparatively stronger continental margin and weaker or smaller continental keel. Additionally, continental keel properties may affect the overall topography of the continental lithosphere, leading to uplift of the deformation front and the formation of intermontane basins.
Miyake revisited: The development of an open-source cognitive control test battery
Authors: Demeyer Febe , De Pue Sarah , Aben Bart , Verhaegen Kirsten A. , Meijer Anne-Merel , Gillebert Celine , Van den Bussche Eva
Published: September 2023

Cognitive control is a prerequisite for achieving goals in daily life. Miyake et al. (2000) distinguished three separable but correlated cognitive control functions in young adults: inhibition, shifting, and updating. This three-factor model was later adapted to a bi-factor model with a common cognitive control factor and separate updating and shifting factors. Over the years, these models have been replicated in various young adult samples. However, other studies have failed to confirm these models. Additionally, the variety of different tasks used in these studies hampers replication of the underlying factor structure of cognitive control. It becomes clear that this field would benefit from a uniform, easily accessible, open-source cognitive control test battery with a validated underlying factor structure and designed for the widest possible audience. For this reason, we developed a freely available cognitive control test battery comprising nine behavioral tasks measuring inhibition, shifting and updating. The underlying factor structure of this test battery was assessed in a group of 165 young adults. CFA was used to test the one-factor model with a common cognitive control function, the three-factor model with separate but correlated cognitive control functions, and the bi-factor model. Our findings supported the three-factor model with correlated cognitive control functions as the best fitting model. This test battery can lead to more uniformity in the field. In addition, we offer a critical look on the field and recommendations for future use and adaptations of the test battery.
Evaluating the mobile MUSE EEG headband for studying resting state EEG and event-related potentials
Authors: Godde Ben
Published: September 2023

We examined whether and how tactile EEG experiments could be done through self-assessments by participants at home or through online experiments with consumer-grade mobile EEG devices. As a first step towards this aim, we performed a Flanker task in an online scenario with a MUSE headband and similarly a conventional lab experiment with a standard EEG device.Five undergraduate students participated in a visual flanker experiment and associated ERP components were recorded with either a standard 32-channel EEG System or a 4-channel MUSE EEG headband. In addition, we performed a 2-minutes resting state recording.Resting state brain oscillations measured with the Muse device revealed a similar pattern as with a standard EEG machine, however, strength of alpha oscillations was significantly reduced. For the Flanker task, in the Muse data, the stimulus-locked ERP components were less visible as compared to standard EEG, still the N200 was clearly expressed for the correct trials. Interestingly, in the incorrect trials, time-locked to the response there was the same negative Ne component visible as for the standard experiment. Our results reveal that the Muse device is suitable to obtain event-related potentials – even from interpolated electrode channels. Advanced preprocessing and artifact removal algorithms specifically targeting such devices with only a few and peripheral channels might help to better isolate ERP components of interest. It remains the challenge to develop devices and procedures for online tactile testing.
Differential neural and behavioural responses to social vs nonsocial rewards in adults
Authors: Haffey Anthony , Hsu Chun-Ting , Chakrabarti Bhismadev
Published: September 2023

Social rewards (e.g. smiles) powerfully shape human behaviour, starting from early childhood. Yet, the neural pathways involved in differential processing of social and non-social rewards remain poorly investigated. To address this gap in knowledge, social and nonsocial reward images matched on valence, arousal, and low-level stimulus properties were presented to 40 adults in a 3T fMRI study. We found greater activity in the amygdala, medial orbitofrontal cortex (mOFC) and right fusiform gyrus (rFG) in response to social than nonsocial rewards. Multi-voxel pattern analysis (MVPA) analysis corroborated these findings by demonstrating that activity in mOFC and rFG distinguishes between social and nonsocial stimuli with significantly greater than chance. Individual differences in the functional connectivity between these regions was inversely proportional to autistic traits. Reduced functional connectivity between these regions may contribute to the lower social reward responsivity in individuals with high autistic traits, as also noted from their lower valence ratings to social rewards. This study provides evidence for a new experimental paradigm to test social reward processing at a behavioural and neural level, and how individual differences therein can be investigated as one important dimension to quantify neurodiversity.
(Not so) powerful allies? Decision makers’ reactions to advantaged group allies in collective action
Authors: Hartwich Lea , Kutlaca Maja , Ksenofontov Inna , Jetten Jolanda , Becker Julia C.
Published: September 2023

Do allies in collective action have a positive impact on political efficacy? Theoretical considerations and common sense might lead us to expect that advantaged group allies will be beneficial to social movements’ success. However, across five experimental studies with samples from the United States and Germany (3 pre-registered, total N = 696, 48% women, Mage = 38), we find that such involvement does not significantly affect authorities’ reactions to the demands of disadvantaged groups. Decision-makers were given information about proposals supported either by only disadvantaged group members or by disadvantaged group members and advantaged group allies. Their support, budget allocations, voting intentions, and perceptions of movements and proposals did not differ as a function of this information. However, collective actions including allies did reduce perceptions of intergroup conflict. These results were replicated across different contexts with student and local politicians and with participants acting as parliamentarians in fictional scenarios.
Strategies and Chalenges for Creating Systematic Individual Reports in R using RMarkdown and Quarto
Authors: Granja-Correia João
Published: September 2023

This study focuses on report automation in R, which proves to be a valuable tool in the realm of social sciences. This is particularly significant in scenarios where personalized reports can provide valuable insights to survey participants and support extensive research studies, ultimately fostering increased participation. We delve into the strategies for generating individually customized reports in R, utilizing both RMarkdown and RQuarto templates. Our analysis underscores that these strategies consistently produce reports with structured and coherent content.Notably, the RMarkdown strategy emerges as the swiftest option, streamlining the report generation process. However, Quarto, a more contemporary solution, offers advanced and professional template customization capabilities, elevating the quality and customization potential of the output documents.In essence, the choice of strategy should align with the specific project requirements. If speed is paramount, the efficient RMarkdown strategy is the recommended choice. Conversely, for projects demanding intricate customization and meticulous document refinement, the RQuarto - Loading Global Environment strategy deserves consideration.Our study contributes to the broader understanding of report automation in R by presenting an illustrative example and providing valuable insights for researchers and practitioners. We aim to facilitate the streamlining of reporting processes within the R community by presenting three distinct alternative strategies, along with their respective strengths and considerations, enabling more informed decisions for efficient and tailored report generation.
A cross-sectional study of road traffic accident victims at a tertiary care teaching hospital at Gwalior city in Madhya Pradesh of Central India
Authors: Khare Gaurav , Tiwari Ranjana , Aurfat Kausar Nazir  , Shukla Durgesh , Verma Rani , Achale Sapna
Published: September 2023

Background: Road crash deaths in India, which were the highest in the world, are a burden on its demographic dividend and have a tangible impact on poverty.
Aims and Objectives: The present study was conducted to investigate the sociodemographic characteristics, type of vehicle, types of road, primary treatment, and safety measures adopted by the victims of road traffic accidents (RTA).
Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted at Trauma Center, Madhav Dispensary, J.A. Group of Hospitals Gwalior, M.P. on 528 Victims of RTA between the period of January 01, 2020, and June 30, 2021. The descriptive statistical measures such as mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage were used. The data analysis was done in Microsoft Excel Software.
Results: In the present study, a total of 528 RTA victims were enquired. Their average age was 33.02±13.31 years, with 81.8% were male and 18.2% were female. Most of the victims (67.80%) were on two-wheeler vehicles. About half of the victims were found to have Head on Collision during accidents. The accidents mostly occurred in the time period from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm. It was observed that 65.90% RTA victims had soft-tissue injury and bony injury.
Conclusion: It was vital to obtain valid information of the real importance of RTA along with the preventive action concerning RTAs. It was recommended to provide the basic treatment to victims related with RTA at Primary Care Center of the nearest accident place.
Translanguaging Practices in EFL Classrooms: Teachers’ Perspectives from Darchula
Authors: Saud Dammar Singh
Published: September 2023

The concept and strategy of translanguaging are increasing in multilingual English as a foreign language (EFL) classrooms to promote students’ academic performance by using their multi-linguistic resources. Teachers and learners often have experiences using two or more languages for pedagogical purposes where translanguaging practices are implemented. Translanguaging pedagogy uses the students’ existing linguistic knowledge to learn new language skills. Against this backdrop, this research studies EFL teachers’ perspectives towards translanguaging practices in EFL classrooms. This study used a case study of the qualitative method as a research design. I collected data for this study using semi-structured interviews and selected the research participants through purposive selection. The participants were four English teachers from two secondary schools located in the Darchula district of Nepal. I utilized keyword analysis to analyze the data. Based on the results, all participants used translanguaging in different situations in their EFL classrooms. They were using translanguaging practices in EFL classrooms with positive attitudes although they had different feelings towards translanguaging. Moreover, most EFL teachers indicated that the space for translanguaging practices would be enhanced more in multilingual EFL classrooms in the coming days. These findings shed light on the significance and use of translanguaging as multilingual pedagogical practices and further research directions.
Strategic Imperatives of Sustainable Marketing of Religious Tourism in Nepal
Authors: Khadka Bhim Bahadur , Malviya Anjani Kumar
Published: September 2023

The growth of tourism industry presents both opportunities and challenges and requires effective marketing strategies to promote sustainable development. In this context, the study examines the current state and identifies sustainable marketing strategies for religious tourism in Nepal. The study is based on a qualitative research design and utilizes self-administered open-ended questions to collect data. It employs snowball sampling to select samples from two distinct groups: tourism professionals and entrepreneurs, who are acknowledged for their remarkable abilities and expertise in the field and have achieved high levels of professional recognition at the national level. The analysis involves identifying key themes related to the data and relevant literature using a thematic analytical approach. The study is limited due to the small sample size. Results of the study indicate that a balanced approach, which integrates economic, social, and environmental marketing initiatives, is crucial for the sustainable development of Nepal’s religious tourism industry. The study emphasizes the interdependent nature of these initiatives and their significant impact on the industry’s long-term viability. The study provides insights into the key marketing strategies and best practices of religious tourism for governments, tourism boards, entrepreneurs and stakeholders to drive long-term success and growth in Nepal.
Personal Promotional Factors Determining Agri-entrepreneurship Performance in Surkhet District
Authors: Pulami Hasta Bahadur
Published: September 2023

This study focuses on the role of personal promotional factors determining agri-entrepreneurship performance, with a sample size of 405 respondents from small and medium agri-entrepreneurship of Surkhet district. The data were collected using structured questionnaire containing multiple choice questions and Likert scale questions. The survey was conducted in Kartik 2079 B.S. from active agri-entrepreneurs. The factors determining agri-entrepreneurship performance were grouped into three main variables, i.e. self-efficacy (SE), creativity and innovation level (CI), and risk preference level (RP). Modelling of multiple regression analysis was used in inferential statistics. The result showed that agri-entrepreneurs self-efficacy level, creativity and innovation level, and risk preference level have a significant impact on the agri-entrepreneurship performance. Based on univariate analysis self-efficacy has the most significant effect on agri-entrepreneurship performance followed by creativity and innovation skill, and risk preference level. Although variables are jointly regressed in bivariate regression, coefficients are decreased. This study concluded that agri-entrepreneurship performance of agri-entrepreneurs of Surkhet district is more determined by self-efficacy level. Agri-entrepreneurs in the field of agriculture could consider this factor to have better choices while entering or continuing with their agri-entrepreneurships.
Environment in Contemporary Hindi Literature (Current Environment)
Authors: Chaturvedi Manjula , Singh Sunita
Published: September 2023

Research paper 'Environment in contemporary Hindi literature is an important observation (in the present environment). There is a very close interrelationship between environment and man, it is also possible to imagine a person's life without nature, man and nature are complementary to each other. The components of nature, land, water, air, fire and sky, have created the existence of the entire human race. In this context, Goswami Tulsidas ji has also written in his Prabandha Kavya Ramcharitmanas-

Chhiti Jal Pavak Gagan Samira |

Panch Rachit Ati Adham Sarira ||

Means, our life is made up of the components of nature, hence it is necessary that we always remain alert towards the conservation of nature. Human life can remain safe only by preserving nature and environment. 'Environment' means the environment around us which depends on our daily activities. The more importance we give to our lifestyle, the more beautiful the environment will be. In the present times, protection of the environment is as important as our breathing. Therefore, in our daily work, water conservation, forest conservation and tree plantation etc. are given equal importance as we give to food and water. In the present environment, decreasing area of forests, decreasing water level of rivers and other natural water sources and catastrophic flood situation at some places are having an adverse effect on the environment.

Abstract in Hindi Language:

शोध पत्र 'समकालीन हिंदी साहित्य में पर्यावरण (वर्तमान परिवेश में) एक महत्वपूर्ण अवलोकन है।) पर्यावरण और मनुष्य में बड़ा निकटतम अंतर संबंध है,बिना प्रकृति के व्यक्ति के जीवन की परिकल्पना भी संभव है, मनुष्य एवं प्रकृति एक दूसरे के पूरक हैं। प्रकृति के घटक भूमि, जल, वायु,अग्नि एवं आकाश इसी से संपूर्ण मानव जाति का अस्तित्व बना है। इसी संदर्भ में गोस्वामी तुलसीदास जी ने अपने प्रबंध काव्य रामचरितमानस में भी लिखा है-

 छिति जल पावक गगन समीरा ।

पंच रचित अति अधम सरीरा ॥

 अर्थात प्रकृति के घटकों से ही हमारा जीवन बना है,इसलिए आवश्यक है कि हम प्रकृति के संरक्षण के प्रति सदैव सजग रहे। प्रकृति और पर्यावरण के संरक्षण से ही मानव जीवन सुरक्षित रह सकता है। 'पर्यावरण' अर्थात हमारे आसपास का वातावरण जो कि हमारी दैनिक चर्या पर निर्भर करता है। हम अपने रहन-सहन को जितना महत्व देंगे, वातावरण उतना ही सुंदर होगा। वर्तमान समय में पर्यावरण का संरक्षण उतना ही महत्वपूर्ण है जितना कि हमारा सांस लेना। अतः अपने दैनिक कार्यों में जल संरक्षण, वन संरक्षण तथा वृक्षारोपण इत्यादि को भी उतना ही महत्व है जितना भोजन और पानी को देते हैं। वर्तमान परिवेश में वनों का घटता क्षेत्र फल,नदियों के घटते जल स्तर तथा अन्य प्राकृतिक जल स्रोतों में घटता जल स्तर तथा कहीं-कहीं  बाढ़ की भयावह स्थिति का पर्यावरण पर प्रतिकूल प्रभाव पड़ रहा है ।

Keywords: छिति, वैश्वीकरण
Developing Strong Core Technology for High Pressure Die Casting
Authors: Czerwinski Frank , Birsan Gabriel , Benkel Frank , Kasprzak Wojciech , Walker Mike J. , Smith Jock , Trinowski Douglas , Musalem Ignacio
Published: September 2023

This article addresses work to develop core technology for high pressure die casting in order to enable high volume and low-cost manufacturing of lightweight automotive components with complex hollow structural shapes. Although experimental verification of the concept using a part with simplified geometry looks promising, the technique requires further testing using commercial components with internal cavities of complex geometry.
The Decline of the Integrated Steel Industry, Part II
Authors: Simcoe Charles R.
Published: September 2023

The U.S. steel industry began its steady decline in the late 1950s, a devastation of epic proportions that continued throughout the 1980s and beyond. This artilce reviews industry consolidation during this period.
3D Microstructures for Materials and Damage Models
Authors: Livescu Veronica , Bronkhorst Curt , Wiel Scott Vander
Published: September 2023

This article describes research at Los Alamos National Laboratory that is aimed at building a coupled experimental and computational methodology that supports the development of predictive damage capabilities by: (1) capturing real distributions of microstructural features from real material and implementing them as digitally generated microstructures in damage model development, and (2) distilling structure-property information to link microstructural details to damage evolution under a multitude of loading states.
A Century of Progress at the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate
Authors: Tiley Jaimie S. , Whitney-Rawls Amy
Published: September 2023

Throughout its 100-year history, the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate has conducted groundbreaking critical research programs responsible for a multitude of technological advances. This article summarizes just a few of the significant achievements of the directorate during its history.
Revolution, Not Evolution, Necessary to Advance Induction Heat Treating
Authors: Doyon Gary , Rudnev Valery , Russell Collin , Maher John
Published: September 2023

Modern, high quality induction heat treating equipment must be readily available and flexible enough to allow for easy retooling and reprogramming to process a variety of parts. This article focuses on the technical revolution taking place in induction heating, which for the first time enables preprogramming of induction equipment to change frequency and power during the heating cycle in the same manner manner as machinists have been programming CNC machines for years. This is illustrated through a case study of induction hardening a shaft-like component.
Understanding Thermal Overdrive in Industrial Ovens
Authors: Grande Mike
Published: September 2023

A temperature management system is essential to accurately monitor and control the heat treating process for maximum productivity and product quality.
Trust But Verify
Authors: Styles Gordon
Published: September 2023

With today’s sophisticated measurement technology and testing equipment, manufacturers need never be in doubt over the quality of their starting materials and any property changes that occur in process. This interview addresses some of the key processes and technologies used to verify material stocks.
ASSESSMENT OF PROBABLE GAS CHEMICAL POLLUTION OF PROMISING FOREST PROTECTED AREAS BY APG BURNING EMISSIONS
Authors:   Siberian State University of Geosystems and Technologies, Khamedov V.A. , Davydova N.V. ,   Saint-Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation
Published: September 2023

The development and operation of oil fields in Western Siberia has a significant impact on various components of the environment. In particular, natural complexes of existing specially protected natural areas and promising areas that are significant for the conservation of biological diversity and landscapes are affected. In connection with the projected development of a system of specially protected natural areas in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, the aim of the work is to assess the likely pollution of municipalities in the region by emissions from the combustion of associated petroleum gas to provide decision support when choosing locations for promising protected areas. The paper presents a general description of chronic thermal and gas-chemical pollution of the atmosphere by products of associated petroleum gas combustion, zones of probable atmospheric pollution as a result of gas combustion are modeled, an assessment is made of the dynamics of the state of vegetation for the territories of municipalities, within the boundaries of which it is planned to create protected natural areas, and recommendations are given for designing such territories.
Lepidium Sativum Mucilage: From Characterization to Prebiotic Assessment
Authors:   Research Scholar, Lords University, Alwar-Bhiwadi- Delhi Highway, Chikani, Alwar, Rajasthan-301028, India
Published: September 2023

Cress or garden cress (Lepidium sativum) has been widely reported for its numerous pharmacological activities. The cress seeds possess numbers of nutraceutical values from rubefacient, galactogogue, laxative to diuretic properties. In the current study mucilage is extracted from the seeds of Lepidium sativum by different methods and further purified exploiting the method of Munir et al. with slight modification. Chemical characterization confirmed the presence of carbohydrate, mucilage and polysaccharide. Proximate analysis confirmed the presence of crude fats, proteins, fibers and carbohydrates. FTIR analysis of Lepidium sativum mucilage shows presence of O-H, C-H and C=O functional group. We further investigated the prebiotic potential of Lepidium sativum L. seeds mucilage on different lactobacilli strains. The quantification of the total reducing sugar in the mucilage was attained by Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometric method. The mucilage exhibited efﬁcient resistance against α-amylase and artiﬁcial gastric juice hydrolysis compared to standard prebiotic inulin. The mucilage also exhibited efficient activity necessary for the augmentation of almost all strains of lactobacilli. In vitro studies also exhibited that lactobacilli amount was at par to standard prebiotics (p<0.05) in the medium supplemented with the mucilage. Further stability studies confirmed the stability of L. sativum mucilage over a period of six months making it a potential prebiotic nutrient supplement and pharmaceutical excipient.
Pengaruh Terpaan Media Pemberitaan Gempa Megathrust Terhadap Kecemasan Warga Desa Tambakasri Malang
Authors: Stevani Sefanio Argara
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini berfokus untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya pengaruh dari terpaan media terkait pemberitaan isu gempa megathrust di selatan Jawa yang berpotensi terjadi tsnuami setinggi 20 meter terhadap kecemasan masyarakat Desa Tambakasri, Kecamatan Sumbermanjing Wetan, Kabupaten Malang. Metode penelitian pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif dimana hasilnya diambil dari penyebaran kuesioner kepada 99 responden yang dipilih berdasarkan kualifikasi pada penelitian ini. Dalam penelitian ini Hasil uji t menunjukan bahwa variabel Durasi - Frekuensi dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95% memperoleh nilai sebesar 0.047 < 0.05 yang memiliki arti bahwa hipotesis pertama diterima. Hasil uji t menunjukan bahwa indikator variabel Atensi dalam terpaan media terkait isu tsunami 20 meter memiliki nilai signifikansi dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95% memperoleh nilai sebesar 0.088 > 0.05 yang memiliki arti bahwa hipotesis kedua ditolak. Hasil analisis uji F dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95% memperoleh nilai sigifikansi atau nilai probabilitas dari indikator variabel Durasi - Frekuensi dan Atensi sebesar 0.000 < 0.05 yang berarti terdapat adanya pengaruh terkait Terpaan Media dengan tingkat kecemasan masyarakat. Kesimpulannya bahwa terdapat pengaruh terkait Terpaan Media terhadap tingkat Kecemasan Masyarakat namun dari dua variabel indikator  dari Terpaan Media yakni Durasi - Frekuensi dan Atensi, tidak sepenuhnya berpengaruh signifikan, variabel Durasi - Frekuensi berpengaruh signifikan dan variabel Atensi berpengaruh tidak signifikan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .

Kata Kunci:Terpaan; Media; Kecemasan;  Masyarakat; Pemberitaan. . . . . . . . . . . .
Ekspektasi Dampak Implementasi PSAK 74 Terhadap Kualitas Laporan Keuangan Perusahaan Asuransi Di Indonesia
Authors: Santosa Albertus Kevin Handoko Hadi , Purnamasari Vena
Published: September 2023

Pernyataan Standar Akuntansi Keuangan (PSAK) 74 merupakan adopsi dari IFRS 17 dan menjadi standar akuntansi baru di Indonesia yang mengatur tentang kontrak asuransi. Dampak yang cukup besar akan diterima oleh perusahaan asuransi ketika standar ini diberlakukan secara efektif dan diharapkan dapat mencegah inkonsistensi dan meningkatkan kualitas laporan keuangan. Oleh sebab itu, penting untuk melihat ekspektasi dampak implementasi PSAK 74 ini terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan. Responden pada penelitian ini berjumlah 64 staf internal dari 59 perusahaan asuransi di Indonesia. Sampel diambil dengan metoda snowball sampling. Hasil penelitian dari penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa dampak yang diharapkan dari penerapan PSAK 74 terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan adalah signifikan atau memiliki dampak yang besar. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pihak internal perusahaan asuransi mengekspektasikan bahwa penerapan PSAK 74 akan meningkatkan kualitas laporan keuangan, terutama pada representasi tepat, keterverifikasian dan keterpahaman. Hasil ini diharapkan mampu memberikan pandangan bagi setiap perusahaan asuransi di Indonesia serta para investor terkait dengan akan diimplementasikannya PSAK 74.

Kata Kunci : PSAK 74, Kualitas Laporan Keuangan, Perusahaan Asuransi.
Intervensi Pembeli Terhadap Labelisasi Halal dan Kualitas Produk: Literature Review
Authors: Suyatno Agus , Sukardi Karina , Tontong Siske , Hakim Irma , Asdi Asdi
Published: September 2023

Purchasing is the stage in the purchasing decision-making process where a consumer actually buys a product. Purchasing decisions are basically a process for consumers to determine the product or service to be purchased. The decision to purchase a product is not only influenced by product quality, but also influenced by the product's halal labeling. The purpose of this article is to analyze by reference the effect of labeling and product quality on consumer purchasing decisions. The research method is in the form of literature study by reviewing various related studies recorded in Mendeley's references and Google Schoolars. All ideas from each study provide information about the methodologically desirable theory of the study being analyzed. The results of this study were analyzed and used as material for discussion to determine the answers to the problems. The results explain that there is a positive significant influence on the halal labeling of products on consumer purchasing decisions, and there is a significant influence on product quality on purchasing decisions made by consumers on goods or services.

Keywords: Product Quality, Halal Labeling, Purchase Decision, Literature Review
Analisis Peningkatan Performa Dosen Menggunakan Konsep Job Demand-Control Support
Authors: Anggoro KR M. Yusuf Alfian Rendra , Samsudin Harun , Akmal Samsul , Cakranegara Pandu Adi , Abdurohim Abdurohim
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of work stress which includes role conflict and workload on employee performance, especially at university lecturers in Banten. Respondents in this study were 106 lecturers from 13 universities in Banten. Data analysis using multiple linear regression with the help of the SPSS 20 program. The results of this study indicate that workload has a negative and significant effect on employee performance, but role conflict has a negative and not significant effect on employee performance. Simultaneously, role conflict and workload have a significant effect on employee performance. The implication of this research is expected to provide information and input to relevant institutions (university leaders), especially universities in Banten in their efforts to minimize the impact of negative work stress on employee performance.
Analisis Efektivitas Perputaran Piutang Pada Pembiayaan Di PT. BFI Finance Indonesia Tbk
Authors: Pratiwi Chichi , Goso Goso , Halim Muh
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the receivables turnover rate as measured by using the receivables turnover ratio (Receivable Turnover Ratio), the average age of receivables (Avverange Collection Period/ACP), the ratio of billing and arrears ratio. The secondary data used is the financial statements of PT.BFI Finance Indonesia Tbk for 2018-2022. The data analysis technique uses simple linear regression with the help of SPSS Statistics 25. The results show that the level of accounts receivable turnover has a significant effect on the effectiveness of PT. BFI Finance Indonesia Tbk. Judging from the turnover for 4 years has increased so that the company can run effectively and efficiently in reducing to a minimum the amount of outstanding receivables. The company is improving the management of accounts receivable collection so that the percentage of billing can continue to increase and reduce the number of outstanding receivables to prevent the risk of loss of receivables. So this shows that the actions taken by the company against late payments have been managed properly.

Keywords: Receivables, Effectiveness, Control, Rotation
Analisis Kinerja Keuangan Pemerintah Daerah di Wilayah Provinsi D.I Yogyakarta Tahun 2019-2021
Authors: Latief Muhammad Nazarudin , Wijayanti Herlina , Wijayanti Iis , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: September 2023

This study examines the financial health of local governments in Yogyakarta Province's Special Region from 2019 to 2021. By calculating the independence ratio, efficiency ratio, effectiveness ratio, harmony ratio—which is determined by comparing routine expenditure to development expenditure—and growth ratio, financial performance is evaluated. The local government budget (APBD) data from 2019 to 2021 in all regencies/cities within the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province is the secondary data source for this descriptive-quantitative research project.The efficiency ratio of Local Government Finance in the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province for the period of 2019-2021 is generally classified as efficient, with ratios below 100%, except for Bantul Regency and Gunung Kidul Regency, which showed a tendency of inefficiency in 2019 with a ratio of 101%. Considering the exception of Bantul Regency, which continually observed its effectiveness ratio fall from 2019 to 2021, the effectiveness ratio generally shows swings. Moreover, the priority of routine expenditure is greater than development expenditure, evident from the harmony ratio, with the average total ratio of routine expenditure being higher at 58% compared to the 42% of development expenditre. According to the growth ratio, all local governments in Yogyakarta Province's Special Region witnessed a decrease in growth in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 epidemic. However, growth returned to positive territory in 2021, albeit it has not yet surpassed the level of 2019. Meanwhile, the independence ratio in DI Yogyakarta shows differences between the regencies/cities. The Yogyakarta City Government has an average independence ratio of 57.8%, indicating a "moderate" degree. Other regencies' governments, on the other hand, have minimal to moderate levels of independence.

Keywords: regional financial analysis, independence ratio, effectiveness ratio, efficiency ratio, harmony ratio, growth ratio
ANALISIS KESULITAN PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA MENGGUNAKAN METODE DARING DI SMP NEGERI 11 LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Riyani Nanda , Adha Idul , E. Efuansyah
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the difficulties of learning mathematics using online methods atSMP Negeri 11 Lubuklinggau for the 2020/2021 academic year. This research is a quantitative descriptive type of research. The data collection technique in this study used a questionnaire distributed to students in the form of a link and interviews with a class VIII mathematics teacher at SMP Negeri 11 Lubuklinggau. The results in this study are: 1) Implementation of mathematics learning using the online method using the WhatsApp application, 2) analysis of technical difficulties with a total average of 83.87%; analysis of the implementation of learning a total average of 83.11%; and analysis of the difficulty of external factors with a total average of 85.35%.
PISA-Like Questions on News Items: A Novel Approach to Reading Literacy
Authors: Nisphi Medio , Alwi Zahra , Oktarina Santi
Published: September 2023

Due to PISA inconsistencies and three years of learning loss, Indonesia's new curriculum paradigm focuses on core skills, particularly reading literacy. In 2021, the minimum competency assessment (MCA) took the place of the national assessment, and since then it has had teachers and students worried about academic success. This research aims to develop valid, practical, and effective PISA-like reading questions to prepare students for the MCA. The development study was used as a grand framework of design research, consisting of a preliminary evaluation stage and a formative evaluation stage. This research involved 45 15-year-old middle school students of varied reading literacy levels. The analysis in this research was conducted qualitatively based on data from interviews, document reviews, observations, and tests to see how students worked on PISA-like reading literacy questions. This research produced valid and practical PISA-like reading literacy questions according to the PISA 2022 framework. In terms of content, the PISA-like reading literacy questions focus on topics of news items. In terms of context, students explore new situations, especially in relation to health. Student competences are measured at the application and reasoning levels. This study suggests that PISA-like reading literacy questions can be a source of inspiration for teachers in designing questions, and they can be used to improve students' literacy skills.