bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spaces for Becomings?
Authors: King Caroline
Published: February 2024

This article examines the possibilities and limits of Paul Preciado’s book Testo yonqui (Testo Junkie) to inspire gender becomings. A genre-fluid “body-essay,” Preciado’s text follows his self-administration of testosterone in what he terms the pharmacopornographic era, a modern iteration of Foucault’s biocapitalism. After designating Preciado’s self-generated transformations as becomings, I explore how the book’s heterotopic spaces—including its genre—facilitate Preciado’s quest for a gender identity that cannot be labeled. A Foucauldian term, “heterotopia” has not yet been applied to Testo yonqui or other transgender texts, and it provides a productive template for the complex interplay of individuals and society. While I critique the vulnerability of heterotopias, and, by proxy, of Testo yonqui, to harmful power dynamics, I ultimately uphold Testo yonqui’s ability to destabilize rigid narratives of identity.
Engaged Solidaristic Research
Authors: Lemay Marie-Pier
Published: February 2024

Reshaping our methodological research tools for adequately capturing injustice and domination has been a central aspiration of feminist philosophy and social epistemology in recent years. There has been an increasingly empirical turn in recent feminist and political theorization, engaging with case studies and the challenges arising from conducting research in solidarity with unequal partners. I argue that these challenges cannot be resolved by merely adopting a norm and stance of deference to those in the struggle for justice. To conduct philosophical research in an engaged and solidaristic manner, I suggest that deference be supplemented by three methodological and normative principles: (1) epistemic humility, (2) accountability, and (3) coproducing knowledge. I situate these principles within contemporary philosophical work on solidarity and show how they might help confront power imbalances and other methodological hazards that arise when conducting research in solidarity with others. I arrive at these principles in part by critically reflecting on my own attempt to conduct research in solidarity with women’s rights activists in Senegal.
THE ERRORS OF J. R. RALLO’S MONETARY THEORY: PART II
Authors: Bagus P.
Published: February 2024

In his work Una crítica a la teoría monetaria de Mises, Juan Ramón Rallo (2019) criticizes Mises’s theory of money as developed in Mises’s (1971) Theory of Money and Credit. In this paper, I show that Rallo and his predecessor Antal Fekete do not advance Austrian monetary theory, but rather defend an idiosyncratic variant of the banking school. The neo-banking school approachsuffers from the same shortcomings as the traditional banking school, most notably its failure to consider capital theory. To address the pertinent issues, we need to return to and develop some of the foundations of economic theory. I will discussthe nature of money, ideal money, real savings, the demand for money, falling prices, the meaning of the interest rate and its determination, etc. I show that the credit expansion of a fractional reserve banking system based on real bills triggers an Austrian business cycle. Moreover, I show that in a free market maturity mismatching does not trigger a business cycle. Part I of my work was published in Procesos de Mercado, Vol. XX, nº1, Spring 2023. The present article is Part II of my work and should be read as a continuation of Part I.
Tensile Strength and Thermal Properties of Polypropylene/Nano-Bentonite Composites with Maleic Anhydride Coupling Agent
Authors: Aryanti Fitria Ika , Santoso Teguh Budi
Published: February 2024

Polypropylene is the most widely used polymer material in the automotive industry due to its properties such as good rigidity, high melting point, chemical resistance, and easy processability. Polypropylene is usually added with a filler, namely bentonite, to make polypropylene which has better mechanical and thermal properties. The coupling agent is added to improve the adhesion of the matrix with the surface so that the composite component has better durability. To improve the ability of the filler material, bentonite is converted into nanoparticles. Bentonite nanoparticles are expected to have better mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties than particles with micro or macro sizes due to their large surface area. Based on the description above, it is necessary to study the effect of using bentonite nanoparticles with a coupling agent in the form of Maleic Anhydride-g-PP (MAPP) on the tensile strength and thermal properties of polypropylene composites. The variables of this study are the composition variation (weight %) of polypropylene, coupling agent (MAPP), and bentonite nanoparticles of 100:0:0, 95:0:5, 90:5:5, 85:5:10, 92:3:5, and 87:3:10. The method used in this study uses a twin-screw extruder tool with a temperature of 190°C and then tested regarding its tensile strength and thermal properties. The results showed that the addition of nano-bentonite tends to cause an increase in the decomposition temperature of the sample but does not increase the tensile strength of the composite, so it only functions as a polymer composite filler. While based on Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) testing, the enthalpy value decreases with increasing concentration of coupling agent.
Waste Identification Using the Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Method on the PT XYZ Transparent Bar Soap Production Line
Authors: Imtinan Imtinan , Cahyaputri Bunga
Published: February 2024

The production process is an activity to create or increase the function of a good or service by using existing factors such as human resources, machines, materials and money to make it more useful for human needs. PT XYZ is a cosmetic manufacturing services company that has been established for more than 15 years producing quality cosmetics, skincare and beauty soap. However, during the production process there were various problems, namely waste was found. The aim of this research is to identify waste and provide suggestions for improvements to PT XYZ's transparent bar soap production line. The method used in this research is Value Stream Mapping (VSM) by conducting interviews and direct observation as a data collection method. The results of the research that has been carried out are the discovery of waste in the form of transportation, waiting, and defects caused by various factors. These factors include human factors, methods, machines, processes and the environment. From the identification results, several recommendations for improvement were proposed, such as holding training on the use of sealing machines, implementing the 5R culture, routinely checking raw materials, optimizing the use of cutting machines, and routinely monitoring products and employee activities. After carrying out the improvement process, the production time was 2,581.36 minutes with a lead time of 26.29 minutes, compared to the initial condition, which was 4,102 minutes with a lead time of 39.89 minutes. Thus, it can be concluded that after carrying out the improvement process, it is hoped that the production process will run faster than before.
Supply Chain Risk Management Assessment and Strategy: Case Study in a Hospital Pharmacy
Authors: Sugihartanto Mushonnifun Faiz , Mahendra Muhammad Rizaldy , Baihaqi Imam , Rizaldy Hanif
Published: February 2024

Health service providers such as hospitals have a very diverse supply chain in quantity and type, one of which is medicine. Hospital Pharmacy Installation (IFRS) is one of the health support activity units responsible for planning, procurement, management, storage, distribution, use of drugs, equipment, and pharmaceutical services for medical devices related to the distribution of drugs used in hospitals. Pharmacy has several risks that need to be addressed to increase customer satisfaction. This study aims to determine the extent of the implementation of Supply Chain Risk Management, identify risks in supply chain activities, and obtain risk management strategies. In this study, the method used is the assessment of Supply Chain Risk Management and continued the evaluation of the drug chain in pharmaceutical installations with the House of Risk. It is divided into two stages, namely House of Risk Stage 1, which is used to decide the risk in each supply chain, and House of Risk Stage 2, to offers a decision-making strategy for each chosen decision. There are 20 risk events and 20 risk agents in the House of Risk stage 1, and 11 proposed risk management strategies in the House of Risk stage 2. Out of 20 risks identified in stage 1, 11 risks contributed to 80% highest risk, and the top three are drug shortage, inappropriate planning, and unclear doctor’s writing. In stage 2, the three most prioritized strategies are e-prescription implementation, clear signs for LASA drugs, and conducting supplier performance evaluation.
Le syllabus de cours, un instrument au service de l’apprentissage et de l’enseignement
Authors: Peltier Claire , Crovello Hugo , Mirbel Isabelle
Published: February 2024

Cet article présente les résultats d’une recherche mixte menée à l’Université Côte d’Azur (France) autour de la mise en place des syllabus numériques. En tant qu’instruments au service de l’apprentissage des étudiants, les syllabus (ou plans de cours) sont susceptibles de favoriser une représentation convergente des intentions pédagogiques des enseignants et de la perception de celles-ci par les étudiants. Cette recherche rend compte des représentations que se font des syllabus les étudiants et les enseignants interrogés (par questionnaires et entretiens semi-directifs) et de leur perception du dispositif mis en place dans leur université. Les résultats mettent en lumière une divergence de point de vue entre les projections des enseignants et les attentes des étudiants. Ils soulignent la nécessité d’une meilleure compréhension des besoins des étudiants et de l’élaboration d’une représentation partagée de l’environnement d’apprentissage pour favoriser une expérience d’apprentissage réussie.
Роль циркулирующих биомаркеров у пациентов, перенесших COVID-19
Authors:   Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр терапии и профилактической медицины Минздрава России, Осипова Ольга Александровна , Шепель Руслан Николаевич ,   Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр терапии и профилактической медицины Минздрава России, Каруцкая Ольга Анатольевна ,   Белгородский государственный национальный исследовательский университет, Комисов Александр Александрович ,   Белгородский государственный национальный исследовательский университет, Демко Владислав Валерьевич ,   Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр терапии и профилактической медицины Минздрава России, Белоусова Оксана Николаевна ,   Белгородский государственный национальный исследовательский университет, Чупаха Марина Владимировна ,   Белгородский государственный национальный исследовательский университет
Published: February 2024

Новая коронавирусная инфекция внесла весомые коррективы в состояние пациентов, уже страдающих сердечно-сосудистыми заболеваниями. Похожие механизмы развития фиброза у пациентов с тяжелой формой COVID-19 и сердечной недостаточностью заставили обратить внимания на биомаркеры воспаления. Тяжелый цитокиновый шторм, характерный для COVID-19, имеет решающее значение для понимания исхода заболевания. При тяжелом течении COVID-19 отмечены высокие уровни интерлейкина-2, интерлейкина-6, интерлейкина-10, моноцитарного хемотаксического белка-1 (MCP-1) и фактора некроза опухоли-α (TNF-α), в отличие от пациентов с легкой и умеренной формой заболевания. Повышение уровня MCP-1 при тяжелом течении COVID-19 позволяет предположить, что его секреция может играть одну из ключевых ролей в реактивном воспалительном процессе, связанном с COVID-19. Установлено, что ИЛ-10 и MCP-1 являются предикторами тяжести заболевания COVID-19 и риска смерти таких пациентов. Матриксные металлопротеиназы (ММП) также оказываются вовлечены в развитие патологии легких и могут выступать в качестве раннего индикатора дыхательной недостаточности у пациентов с COVID-19. В данном обзоре рассмотрены биомаркеры воспаления, такие как ММП, тканевой ингибитор матриксной металлопротеиназы-1, интерлейкины, MCP-1, на предмет их возможности служить объективными маркерами ранней диагностики и прогноза развития сердечно-сосудистых осложнений у пациентов, перенесших COVID-19.
The Equity in Health Service Utilization in Korea
Authors:   Korean Association For Corruption Studies, Woo Chung Hee , Kim Myung Ja
Published: February 2024

This study is to examine the current situation in which people's right to health is secured based on equity in health service utilization in Korea. Health service utilization was analyzed by focusing on the consumer perspective, which is equity in medical use. Since the relationship between health care and its contribution to improving the health level of the population is not clear, it is meaningful to focus on the use of medical institutions at the individual level to improve health.
In the health service utilization in Korea, there were regional inequalities in medical resources, inequalities in medical use by income, and inequalities due to changes in government policy. Securing health service utilization is a service that must be provided by the government as part of the right to health. There is a need to improve structural factors that take underprivileged groups into consideration so that medical benefits can be distributed evenly to all citizens.
In a medical area dominated by private hospitals, there is a need for the plan to improve equity in health service utilization by government resources. A comprehensive medical delivery system must be established. We must lay the foundation for long-term use of the responses that were useful in the COVID-19 pandemic situation. We must utilize technological advancements to prepare all to receive essential medical care and seek ways to minimize inequality by strengthening the health literacy of the population.
A Study on the Improvement of the Legal and Institutional System for the Response of harassment Cases in University
Authors:   Korean Association For Corruption Studies, Chung Da Young
Published: February 2024

As a university is a community comprised of the activities of various members such as students, professors, and employees, harassment among university members appears in various and complex ways, and depending on the member, it becomes a problem as a violation of the right to study for some and a violation of labor rights for others. After the recent ban on 'harassment in the workplace' was stipulated under the Labor Standards Act, the university intends to apply the ban on workplace harassment under the Labor Standards Act in responding to harassment issues among members. However, in the case of members who are not employees, such as students, there is a hierarchy among members. Cases of harassment, such as cases where there is no relationship, are not subject to the application of current laws, causing universities to take a lukewarm response to protecting and responding to victims.
In order for universities to actively autonomously regulate and respond to the various harassment behaviors of members that are in legal blind spots, it is necessary to first understand the concept of harassment behavior that must be ‘regulated and disciplined.’ In this regard, this study examined the concept of harassment behavior that is sought to be legally regulated through regulations prohibiting harassment in our current legal system, and also attempted to suggest problems and directions for improvement in the regulation of harassment in the current legal system.
Meanwhile, as the Higher Education Act of 2021 mandated the establishment of human rights centers in universities, it became possible for harassment issues at universities to be treated as human rights violations through the human rights centers. However, the current scope of work of the Human Rights Center in Article 19-3, Paragraph 2 of the Higher Education Act is insufficient for the Human Rights Center to fully fulfill its functions and roles. In this regard, I also wanted to discuss the direction of legal improvement of regulations related to university human rights centers to comply with the responsibility of universities, which are higher education institutions, to create a human rights-friendly educational environment and the function of protecting victims of human rights violations.
TOPICAL ISSUES OF THE ARCTIC ZONE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   BSTU «VOENMEH» named after D.F. Ustinov, Ivchenko Boris P. , Chernenko Vladimir A. ,   BSTU «VOENMEH» named after D.F. Ustinov
Published: February 2024

The article examines the current issues of uneven socio-economic development of the regions of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation and proposes a number of measures aimed at solving them, in particular, the creation of Arctic interindustry balances, strengthening control over the expenditure of financial resources as a factor in the accelerated development of the Arctic region, establishing the procedure for the functioning of non-residents in the Russian Arctic, uniting companies into ecosystems.
CURRENT TRENDS IN THE ECONOMY’S STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE ARCTIC REGIONS
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences, Okrepilov Vladimir V. , Bogachev Victor F. ,   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2024

The Arctic zone of the Russian Federation (AZRF) has attracted close attention in recent years from specialists in the field of economics and management, since this unique macro-region according to a number of indicators (geographical extent, large differences in territory, population, production potential, etc.) is of particular interest for the study of the principles and methods of interregional integration. The article substantiates the feasibility and timeliness of carrying out an economy’s structural transformation of the Arctic regions based on the use of the methodology of international standards for quality management systems widely used in the practice of forming organizational structures of large corporations. This principle is proposed to be used in the process of transforming regional economic management systems within the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation.
Study of Levofloxacin and Cefoperazone-Sulbactam Utilization Cost on Patients with Mild and Moderate Corona Virus Disease-2019
Authors: Dyah Ayu Listyaningrum  , Permatasari Intan Kurnia
Published: February 2024

Covid-19 is a highly infectious disease caused by SARS Cov-2. Antibiotics are sometimes given as therapy to patients when there is a secondary bacterial infection. The purpose of this study was to determine the treatment costs associated with using antibiotics Levofloxacin and Cefoperazone Sulbactam for mild to moderate COVID-19 patients at Bhayangkara H.S Samsoeri Mertojoso Hospital in Surabaya. For mild COVID-19 patients who receive levofloxacin antibiotic therapy, the total cost of treatment is IDR. 66,648,632 with a length of stay of 9 days. For patients with moderate degrees of COVID-19, the total cost of treatment is Rp. 81,339,295 with 10 days of hospitalization. For mild COVID-19 patients who receive cefoperazone sulbactam antibiotic therapy, the total cost of treatment is IDR. 81,401,005 with a length of stay of 11 days. For patients with moderate degrees of COVID-19, the total medical costs are Rp. 71,613,107 with 9 days of hospitalization. Based on the evaluation of research results, mild COVID-19 patients can receive levofloxacin antibiotic therapy, while moderate COVID-19 patients can receive cefoperazone sulbactam antibiotic therapy because it is cheaper and results in a shorter length of stay.
Ethnopharmaceutical Study of Efficacious Plants As Medicine in Bollangi Hamlet, Pattallassang District, Gowa Regency
Authors: Putri Neneng Wildayanti , Dewi Sisilia Teresia Rosmala , Rachmawaty Dwi
Published: February 2024

Ethnopharmacy is the pharmaceutical science that studies using and treating medicinal plants from certain ethnic groups or ethnic groups. The people of Bollangi Hamlet, Pattallassang District, and Gowa Regency have been using medicinal plants to treat diseases for generations because they have access to treatment, such as the local health center, and the hospital is quite far away. This study aims to determine the types of plants and parts of plants that are used in traditional medicine, how to process them, how to use them, and types of plants that have the potential to be further studied for their bioactivity. This research uses a descriptive research type combining qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative research was conducted by way of interviews and experiences of respondents. Based on the research results, it is known that there are 20 types of plants used in traditional medicine. The processing methods are boiling, pounded, and consumed directly. The method of use is by drinking, smearing/pasting, eating/chewing, and plants that have the potential to be further studied for their bioactivity are Guava and Garlic.
Microrredes basadas energía limpia, fotovoltaica y su factibilidad técnico – económica para implementaciones futuras en los sectores rurales y urbano marginales.
Authors: Puente Bosquez Samantha , Laverde Albarracín Cristian , Bosquez Mestanza Angelita
Published: February 2024

El objetivo de este estudio es el diseñar de una micro – red basada en energía limpia, tal como lo es la energía solar fotovoltaica para suministrar un área urbano marginal en específico, mediante el cual se utiliza una conexión entre las tecnologías alternativas o energías renovables y las tecnologías de los sistemas de energías convencionales. Enfatiza los conceptos, ventajas y problemáticas que se vive día a día. Mediante el proceso de la obtención y procesamiento de datos, esto se debe a que el estudio se basó en una estación meteorológica, la cual brinda datos de los diferentes parámetros como, temperatura, radiaciones, etc.; obteniendo de esta manera la temperatura histórica tanto la máxima como la mínima. Dado la posterior obtención de los datos, fueron ingresados al software PVsyst que ayudaron a la selección de los módulos fotovoltaicos y su inversor; a su vez se evaluó la factibilidad económica en lo que contempla el contexto utilizando los indicadores VAN y TIR.
Identity Construction in Website News Discourse: A Corpus-assisted Comparative Study of Top 10 American and Chinese Banking Corporations
Authors: Qin Yong
Published: February 2024

The post-COVID-19 period has witnessed the fierce trade war between America and China as the two supreme world powers in the global economic meltdown. Under these circumstances, it is essential that banking corporations due to their significant role in economic transformation and resuscitation should construct a strategic identity in the global market. In light of this, this research aims to find out what key attributes of corporate identity are projected for American banking corporations (hereinafter referred to ABCs) and for Chinese banking corporations (hereinafter referred to CBCs) in website news discourse and to highlight their similarities and differences so as to offer insight into future development. To achieve this, this research adopted monologic perspectives and two corpora were built; following MIP, a detailed systematic cognitive metaphor analysis was carried out by application of Wmatrix to examine how the three metaphors in the pyramid hierarchy (concrete metaphors, conceptual metaphors, abstract conceptual keys) collaborate with each other for semantic representation. The findings show that Both ABCs and CBCs attach strategic significance to metaphorical representation of corporate identity, whose different frequency and distribution of concrete metaphors in the semantic field THE BODY AND THE INDIVIDUAL in accordance with USAS demonstrates different attributes of corporate identity; that there is one shared abstract schema: BANKING CORPORATIONS ARE ORGANISMS; that while ABCs are constructed kings who enjoy highest social reputation and projected as doctors who can diagnose their own symptoms, CBCs are constructed as hunks who have saved many people’s lives in emergency and projected as patients who have gone into therapy due to serious illness. The paper also offers empirical and theoretical implications for future research.
The Relationship between Anxiety Levels and Menstruation Symptoms in Adolescents
Authors: TÜRK DÜDÜKCÜ Figen , BAYIR Berna
Published: February 2024

Objective: The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between the level of anxiety and menstruation symptoms in adolescents. Material and Methods: The research is a descriptive and relationship-seeking research. 544 adolescents constituted the research group. Data was collected using a personal information form, Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire, and Beck Anxiety Inventory. The relationship between two continuous variables was evaluated with the Pearson Correlation Coefficient. A p
ANALISIS DAMPAK KERJASAMA BILATERAL TIONGKOK SEBAGAI SOLUSI PERMASALAHAN INFRASTRUKTUR PELABUHAN INDONESIA
Authors: Aditya Misbach Lesmana  , Hanifah Maulidiya Madani  , Rey Noor Al Rasyid  , Aurelia Putri Hertama  , Efi Safitri
Published: February 2024

Indonesia as a maritime country with abundant natural resources is considered to have not been able to optimize its potential, especially in the field of port infrastructure. The efforts made by the Indonesian government to realize infrastructure projects are by cooperating with China. In this case, Indonesia is taking advantage of investment opportunities from the One Belt One Road (OBOR) or silk route policy. Writing in this journal uses the literature review method, which aims to produce an analysis and synthesis of existing knowledge from researchers regarding the topic to be raised. After writing the journal, the analyst believes that the OBOR project has a goal of expanding China's connectivity globally. As a maritime country, Indonesia is a country with great potential to obtain investment funds for the development of marine infrastructure. But on the other hand, Indonesia is also facing challenges that will have an impact on the economic sector, and can threaten the security and defense sector in Indonesia's maritime area
PENGARUH SIKAP KESADARAN WAJIB PAJAK DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK DALAM MEMBAYAR PAJAK BUMI DAN BANGUNAN PERDESAAN DAN PERKOTAAN (PBB-P2) DI KECAMATAN PERIUK KOTA TANGERANG
Authors: Lisa Arisa Fiatri
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh sikap, kesadaran wajib pajak, dan kualitas pelayanan pajak terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak di Kecamatan Periuk Kota Tangerang. Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini terpilih sebanyak 100 responden dengan menggunakan teknik Purposive Sampling. Data yang diperoleh dengan membagikan kuesioner ke wajib pajak yang bertempat tinggal di wilayah Kecamatan Periuk. Pengambilan jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan rumus slovin. Analisis data menggunakan uji kualitas data, regresi linear berganda, dan untuk menentukan hipotesis digunakan uji t, dan uji F
INOVASI KUE BAKPIA BERBASIS UBI KAYU SEBAGAI PEMANFAATAN PRODUK UNGGULAN DI DESA BUMI WANGI CIPARAY KABUPATEN BANDUNG
Authors: Dendi Gusnadi  , Eva Mardiyana  , Tito Pandu Raharjo
Published: February 2024

Bumi Wangi Village in Bandung Regency has experienced rapid development in recent years. One sector that is growing rapidly is the food industry, especially bakpia production. Bakpia is one of the regional specialties which has become a culinary icon of Bumi Wangi Village. However, to remain competitive in an increasingly competitive market, innovation is needed to keep bakpia attractive to consumers. This study aims to develop innovations in bakpia products by utilizing cassava as the main ingredient. Cassava was chosen because of its abundant availability in the surrounding area, as well as having high nutritional value and health benefits. The use of cassava in bakpia is expected to provide added value to the product and at the same time empower local cassava farmers. The research method used is exploratory research, starting with a survey of the potential of cassava and bakpia in Bumi Wangi Village. Furthermore, trials and development of bakpia recipes with various flavors and fillings were carried out, including the use of cassava as one of the main ingredients. Evaluation is carried out through organoleptic tests and business feasibility analysis. The results showed that the use of cassava in bakpia gave a unique taste sensation and attracted the attention of consumers. Cassava can also increase the fiber and nutrient content in bakpia products, thus providing health benefits for consumers. In addition, the abundant availability of cassava in the area can reduce production costs and increase profitability for bakpia producers. The bakpia innovation by utilizing cassava is expected to become a superior product that can expand the bakpia market share from Bumi Wangi Village to regional and national levels. The application of this innovation is also expected to have a positive impact on local cassava farmers, by increasing demand for cassava raw materials and opening opportunities for cooperation between bakpia producers and farmers. Thus, this innovation is expected to support economic growth in Bumi Wangi Ciparay Village, Bandung Regency, as well as maintain the existence of bakpia culinary as a local cultural heritage
PERAN COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM DALAM MENDUKUNG KAMPUNG JELEKONG SEBAGAI DESA WISATA SENI DAN BUDAYA
Authors: Eva Mardiyana  , Dendi Gusnadi  , Tito Pandu Raharjo
Published: February 2024

This research was conducted to describe the role of community based tourism in supporting Jelekong village as an arts and cultural tourism village. Research using the method used is desk research, this study utilizes secondary data as a source of literature. The results of this study indicate the role of the community in supporting Jelekong Village as an Arts and Culture Tourism Village. The results showed that positive community attitudes and participation in supporting cultural tourism villages seen from the many types of cultural activist groups as well as cultural actors in the Village Arts & Culture Tourism Village can encourage coordination and cooperation in tourism village organizations. Improved community skills and village policies also support the development of tourist villages. Tourism activities in this village can have multiple impacts on the growth of the community's life sector, especially economic improvement through additional income from tourist visits. The main motivation for the community in carrying out art activities is to maintain and enhance the uniqueness as an art and cultural tourism village in supporting sustainable tourism.
How Can Participatory Methods Centre Teachers Within Education Policy?
Authors: Koomar Saalim
Published: February 2024

An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org/
Antibacterial activity of lactic acid bacteria isolated from Etsako Osuemegbe rice.
Authors: Makut Makwin , Musah Salmat , Adamu Binta , Aboh Mercey , Oziegbe Omonoh , Kabir Aisha , Ibrahim G.I , Owuna Jibril , Izebe Kassim
Published: February 2024

Background: Probiotics have antibacterial effects against pathogenic bacteria in the gut while maintaining the balance of intestinal flora. This study aimed to experiment the antibacterial activity of two Lactobacillus species against pathogenic bacteria. Methods: Two different species of Lactobacillus lactiplantibacillus plantarum (CIP 103151) and Limosilactobacillus fermentum (CIP 102980) that were previously isolated from fermented Etsako Osuemegbe rice were investigated for their inhibitory ability against three (3) organisms (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella). Agar overlay method was employed and plates were examined for clear zone of inhibition. Results: The lactiplantibacillus plantarum inhibited the growth of E. coli, S. aureus, and Salmonella sp with diameter zone of inhibition range between 15.00+0.57 and 18.00+0.77 mm, while Limosilactobacillus fermentum inhibited the growth of E. coli, S. aureus, and Salmonella sp with diameter zone of inhibition range between 14.00+1.00 and 18.00+0.50 mm. Conclusion: The findings in this study suggest that LAB species can be used as alternate antibiotic if explored due to their ability to inhibit the growth of pathogenic organisms.
Tensile Strength of S45C Steel Material for SMAW Welding with Various Cooling Media
Authors: Sebayang Alexander , Tarigan Efrata , Tarigan Liwat , Ginting Berta , Irianto Achmad
Published: February 2024

One of the welding methods that is widely used is the SMAW welding process (Shield Metal Arc Welding) which is also called Electric Arc Welding. This research aims to analyze the effect of variations in cooling media on tensile test results on welding results of S45C steel material. This research uses S45C material. The material is subjected to single vee joint welding, where at the completion of welding the material is immersed in a cooling medium of oil, water, air and is not treated in this research. From the research results, it can be concluded that the highest ultimate tensile strength (Tu) value is when the material is cooled with oil media, where the highest value is 517.15 N/mm2, followed by air cooling media, where the highest value is amounted to 475.85 N/mm2, and the lowest was with water cooling media where the highest value was 455.50 N/mm2. Thus, cooling with oil as a medium is the best between the two cooling media, water and air.
Development of an IoT-Based System for River Siren Control and Height Detection Utilizing LoRa and Solar Cell Technology
Authors: Mardiana  , Yuvina  , Nst Tuti Adi Tama , Benu Siti Maretia
Published: February 2024

We need a tool that can measure river water levels automatically based on IoT so that water level data can be received in real time. This tool uses an Arduino microcontroller which functions to convert analog data into digital by measuring water level using an ultrasonic sensor so that the data can be converted into digital water level data and displayed via the internet and a buzzer or siren as a danger warning when the water level rises high as well as water level data. can be monitored as a whole. Apart from that, this tool is equipped with LoRa communication. This LoRa can send signals as far as 15 km without obstructions, so even if there is no internet, this tool can still work and can be used in areas without electricity because it uses solar cells as a power supply. If the water reaches the maximum limit, the siren will sound and stop again when the water in the river is at normal level.
Design of Augmented Reality as Digital Teaching Media English Vocabulary: Word Warrior
Authors: Lukcyhasnita Andam , Tumanggor Orli Binta , Syafitri Winda , Siregar Dina Arfianti , Juneidy
Published: February 2024

The need for digital learning innovation is one of the latest issues. Especially in learning English. This is because Indonesia, based on the English Proficiency Index, or EPI (English Proficiency Index), is ranked 81st out of 111 countries in the world and is ranked 15th out of 24 countries in Asia with low English proficiency status results. So, in order to encourage English language skills, innovative efforts are needed in English language learning that can generate interest in learning. Especially in delivering English vocabulary teaching materials. Therefore, this research aims to produce a multimedia product that can be applied as an interactive teaching medium for English vocabulary. To achieve the output, this research used the Research and Development research method, using research steps consisting of (1) Define, (2) Design, (3) Development, and (4) Dissemination. However, this research is limited to the development level, so the final result of this research is a digital medium in the form of an Instagram vocabulary game filter game called Word Warrior. This filter game carries vocabulary games with correct spelling.
The Influence of Communication Strategy on User Satisfaction at the Medan State Polytechnic Library
Authors: Dalim Muhammad
Published: February 2024

The title of this research was The Influence of Communication Strategy and Prime Service on Library Members’ Satisfaction at the Library of Politeknik Negeri Medan. The research used the theory of satisfaction. Kotler (2014) points out that there are two theories of satisfaction: theory of performance expectation and theory of cognitive inappropriateness. Theory of performance expectation states that consumer satisfaction is the function of consumers’ expectation of the result. If the result is in accordance with what has been expected, consumers will be satisfied, if it exceeds what has been expected, they will be more satisfied, but if it is not in accordance with what has been expected, they will be dissatisfied. The population was 5,994 members of the library, and 98 of them were used as the samples, taken by using Slovin formula. The data were gathered by using questionnaires and conducting documentation and observation. The result of the research showed that the factors of communication strategy and prime service had positive and significant influence on library members’ satisfaction which indicated that the better the communication strategy and the prime service, the higher the library members’ level of satisfaction.
Cosmetic Product Review Sentiment Using K-Nearest Neighbor
Authors: Nuraini  , Putra Pandu Pratama , Chan Andi Supriadi
Published: February 2024

Indonesia, with a population of about 250 million, is a promising market for cosmetics companies. Aiming for women as the main target group for consumers, most of the cosmetics industry has recently begun to innovate  products for men (Ministry of Industry, Republic of Indonesia, 2013). According to  the  Indonesian Cosmetics Companies Association (Perkosmi) of the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia,  sales of imported cosmetics reached IDR 2.44 trillion in 2012, an increase of 30% compared to IDR 1.87 trillion in 2011. In 2013, sales of imported cosmetics are expected to increase by another 30% to Rs 3.17 trillion. One of the most popular cosmetics is the MS Glow brand. MS Glow is an acronym for Magic For Skin,  the brand's motto, which reflects Indonesia's most brilliant products. The data is  from WebFemaleDaily, where users review Indonesian MS Glow cosmetics. The results of the analysis are intended to determine the positive and negative reactions of users of MS Glow cosmetics. The classification process uses the K-nearest neighbor (K-NN) algorithm. The accuracy value of K-NN with k = 1 is obtained from the result of 63.64% confusion matrix test.
Clinical Approach of Charaka Samhita W.S.R. to OPD Level Formulations
Authors:   Department of Ras Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. (Auto.) Ayurveda College and Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, Ninama Raju
Published: February 2024

Ayurveda – Originating from the necessity to comprehend and treat illnesses and preserve human health, life science. Charaka Samhita is a knowledge of encyclopedia comprehensive and provides an approach to Ayurveda. The time period of Charaka Samhita is considered to in between 1500 BC to 2nd century AD. The context of the treatise was first thought by Atreya and then subsequently codified by Agnivesha revised by Charaka later reconstructed by Drudhabala. As per the evidence, 12,000 verses are documented but presently 9295 verses are available in Charaka Samhita. To sum up, the Ayurvedic notion of the three Sutras—Hetu (reason), Linga (symptoms), and Aushadha (medicine)—is stated as follows: two of the Sutras are intended for illness diagnosis, while the third is intended for therapy. Making an accurate diagnosis of any illness is crucial to its effective treatment. Aim and objectives: To investigate the ideas of eight Sthana of the Charaka Samhita's therapeutic applicability in the modern day. Material and Methods: The majority of the Samhita that is now accessible is Charaka Samhita, with annotations in Hindi and Sanskrit. Discussion: This Samhita consists of eight Sthana covering a plethora of topics that a clinician should be familiar with before beginning practice. Clinical application with respect to Sthana is addressed. Conclusion: Acharya Charaka's eight Sthana include a progressive, scientific approach to illness management that is currently being used in modern therapeutic settings.
The Importance of Using BIM in Documenting Historical Buildings in Syria after The Earthquake – Case study (Department of Immigration -Old City of Aleppo)
Authors:   Master student in Building Information Modeling and Management -Syrian Virtual University, Baloush May ,   Expert rehabilitation of cultural heritage – Lecturer at Syrian Virtual University – ICOMOS Expert (International Council of Monuments and Sites), (UNESCO A organization), Asslan Arch Hala
Published: February 2024

Syrian cities and historic sites have suffered severe destruction due to armed conflicts in the past decade, causing significant effects on ancient civilizations. Historic buildings are exposed to dynamic changes like environmental shifts facing challenges especially after the earthquake disaster on February 6, 2023.Many historical buildings were partially or entirely destroyed; therefore, it needs proper restoration, maintenance, and management. Many practitioners in historical building management encounter challenges during the restoration process, including inefficient project management, and project delays. These issues stem from the absence of digital documentation and the updating of information management systems. Historical buildings management still relies on traditional techniques, managing information through various coordination systems by different professionals, leading to a lack of cooperation, and interoperability. This research aims to present BIM as a supportive tool to address these issues. It explores current technologies and their roles in digitization within BIM providing a detailed Historical Building Information Modeling (HBIM) and develops a new integrated HBIM framework for the management of historical buildings in an integrated and interoperable environment that supports 3D digital documentation to maintain a heritage asset and facility management activities. The results indicate that the proposed framework is feasible and effective in achieving information integration and communication among stakeholders.
Functional Analysis of Genes Specifically Expressed during Aerial Hyphae Collapse as a Potential Signal for Perithecium Formation Induction in Fusarium graminearum
Authors: Choi Yun-Seon , Kim Da-Woon , Yun Sung-Hwan
Published: February 2024

Fusarium graminearum, the causal agent of Fusarium head blight (FHB) in cereal crops, employs the production of sexual fruiting bodies (perithecia) on plant debris as a strategy for overwintering and dissemination. In an artificial condition (e.g., carrot agar medium), the F. graminearum Z3643 strain was capable of producing perithecia predominantly in the central region of the fungal culture where aerial hyphae naturally collapsed. To unravel the intricate relationship between natural aerial hyphae collapse and sexual development in this fungus, we focused on 699 genes differentially expressed during aerial hyphae collapse, with 26 selected for further analysis. Targeted gene deletion and quantitative real-time PCR analyses elucidated the functions of specific genes during natural aerial hyphae collapse and perithecium formation. Furthermore, comparative gene expression analyses between natural collapse and artificial removal conditions reveal distinct temporal profiles, with the latter inducing a more rapid and pronounced response, particularly in MAT gene expression. Notably, FGSG_09210 and FGSG_09896 play crucial roles in sexual development and aerial hyphae growth, respectively. Taken together, it is plausible that if aerial hyphae collapse occurs on plant debris, it may serve as a physical cue for inducing perithecium formation in crop fields, representing a survival strategy for F. graminearum during winter. Insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying aerial hyphae collapse provides offer potential strategies for disease control against FHB caused by F. graminearum.
Biopolitics after Truth: Knowledge, Power and Democratic Life, de Sergei Prozorov
Authors: Moraes Thiago Perez Bernardes de
Published: February 2024

Biopolitics after Truth: Knowledge, Power and Democratic Life, de Sergei Prozorov
Inovasi Pembelajaran berbasis Video Tutorial: Optimalisasi Keterampilan Administrasi Pemberdayaan Kesejahteraan Keluarga (PKK)
Authors: Wati Dini Dwi Fajar , Murwaningsih Tri , Sukmawati Fatma
Published: February 2024

Studi ini menangani permasalahan peningkatan keterampilan administratif anggota program Pemberdayaan Kesejahteraan Keluarga (PKK) melalui penggunaan video tutorial. Tujuannya adalah untuk menentukan efektivitas video tutorial dalam meningkatkan kompetensi administrasi kader PKK, meliputi: aktivitas peserta pelatihan, penilaian video tutorial, dan hasil belajar peserta pelatihan. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, penelitian ini melibatkan pelaksanaan program pelatihan yang terstruktur, disertai dengan distribusi video tutorial yang dirancang khusus. Hasilnya menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam keterampilan administratif peserta, ditandai dengan tingkat partisipasi aktif yang tinggi, respons positif terhadap video tutorial, dan hasil belajar yang sangat baik. Kesimpulan penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa penerapan video tutorial merupakan metode yang efektif untuk meningkatkan keterampilan administrasi PKK. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa integrasi teknologi pembelajaran dalam pelatihan dapat memberikan dampak positif dalam peningkatan keterampilan peserta pelatihan.
Evaluasi Kinerja Tenaga Pendidik
Authors: Adnan Adnan , Zohriah Anis , Muín Abdul
Published: February 2024

Evaluasi kinerja tenaga pendidik adalah suatu proses penting dalam menilai efektivitas sistem pendidikan dalam mencapai tujuan pendidikan yang telah ditetapkan. Penilaian kinerja tenaga pendidik tidak hanya berfokus pada aspek akademik, tetapi juga melibatkan berbagai aspek lainnya, termasuk aspek sosial, keterampilan, dan karakter siswa. Dalam penelitian ini, akan dibahas beberapa aspek kunci dalam evaluasi kinerja tenaga pendidik dari pengertian evaluasi kinerja tenaga pendidik, konsep dasar evaluasi kinerja, tujuan evaluasi, cara dan alat evaluasi kinerja, evaluasi formatif dan sumatif, serta keterlibatan guru dalam proses evaluasi, Pada kesimpulan pembahasan ini, penulis mendapatkan hasil bahwasanya evaluasi kinerja tenaga pendidik dapat dilakukan melalui berbagai metode dan alat evaluasi, seperti ujian standar, penilaian formatif, observasi, dan wawancara. Tujuan dari evaluasi ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi kekuatan dan kelemahan dalam sistem pendidikan, serta memberikan informasi yang relevan untuk perbaikan. Evaluasi kinerja ptenaga pendidik adalah alat yang penting dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Dengan melibatkan berbagai pemangku kepentingan dan menggunakan metode evaluasi yang tepat, sistem pendidikan dapat terus berkembang dan memberikan pendidikan yang lebih baik bagi generasi mendatang.