bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
For a Greater Region: How Has Rail Coverage Changed in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area?
Authors: Robertson Andrew
Published: September 2024

The population of Toronto and the surrounding municipalities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) has been growing with time, and so the transit network should grow accordingly. As such, the growth of the rail transit network in this area of Canada was investigated to determine how the population near rail stops changed over time as a proportion of total population. It was found that, within Toronto, residents within 800m of a rail stop grew from 29% to 34% from 1986 to 2021. However, in the same timeframe outside of Toronto, the GTHA population proportion within 800m of a rail stop stayed steady at 4%. Policy was found to focus on rail, not bus service, and to treat Toronto as a separate planning problem needing different transit solutions than the rest of the GTHA. Because of the low population densities in the municipalities around Toronto, bus transit should be embraced more than it currently is in order to facilitate efficient use of the regional and local transportation systems. Metrolinx, the regional transit provider, should work to improve coverage using collaborations with local municipalities and its own bus network, especially in the context of the planned increased frequency of trains on its rail lines.
Detecting High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Thermal Lesions Using T2-Weighted Fast Spin Echo Magnetic Resonance Imaging: An Ex Vivo Tissue Study
Authors: Lee Gabrielle
Published: September 2024

HIFU is a non-invasive thermal therapy treatment that uses heat to destroy cells and is used in conjunction with imaging guidance, e.g., MRI, for accurate targeting and treatment monitoring. T2W-FSE is the most commonly used MRI pulse sequence to detect thermal lesions as it provides good contrast. A drawback is the manifestation of artifacts and loss of spatial resolution due to the T2 decay. The IFT multiplication scheme aims to smooth out the signal modulation caused by the T2 decay by multiplying an IFT multiplication filter to the phase-encoding direction of k-space. Corrected MR images of HIFU thermal lesions using the narrow filter yielded the largest improvement of 13.83±2.49%, 17.04±2.25%, and 14.44±1.12% for lateral and axial spatial resolution, and lesion SNR, respectively, compared to the original image. The results indicate the potential of the IFT multiplication scheme as a method to improve HIFU thermal lesion detectability in MR images.
Modulating the Cell Proteome
Authors: Stilwell Joelle
Published: September 2024

Cells exposed to therapeutic ultrasound-microbubbles (USMB) exhibit a variety of bioeffects such as plasma membrane disruption, enhanced endocytosis, leakage, and apoptosis in response to the USMB-induced stress. Environmental stresses can influence the cell proteome, causing changes in protein expression. This study investigates the effect of USMB on the proteome of AML cells using mass spectrometry. USMB induced notable changes in the cell proteome at both 6 and 24 hrs post treatment, with 77 proteins identified. The USMB parameters also influenced the protein expression with the presence of microbubbles and time, having a significant influence on the magnitude of change as well as the proteins affected. Notable proteins include Annexin A1, S100 A10, A11 and heme oxygenase with average fold changes of 2.60 and 2.40, 1.52 and 1.76, 1.27 and 1.40 and 4.45 and 1.27 at 6 and 24 hrs respectively, post USMB treatment. In addition, the proteins influenced play roles in known cellular responses to the USMB treatment as well as mechanical and oxidative stresses.
Isotope-Based Calibration to Inform Water Quality in Hydrological Modelling
Authors: Rodrigues Shanice
Published: September 2024

Improving the accuracy of water quality modelling is of great importance to resource management worldwide, particularly for agricultural catchments where the issue of eutrophication is prevalent. This study's objective was to incorporate isotope O precipitation and streamflow data into the calibration of a hydrological model to inform streamflow subcomponents and subsequently the transport of nutrients inorganic nitrogen (IN) and total phosphorous (TP). The study areas entailed two agricultural catchments which were Nissouri Creek and Big Creek located in southern Ontario. The HYPE model is a physically-based, semidistributed model that was utilized for three experimental phases entailing hydrometric-isotope calibration, hydrometric and nutrient calibration, and hydrometric, isotope and nutrient calibration, with an additional version of each phase entailing the exclusion of event isotope data. The isotope data calibrated poorer simulations of discharge and nutrient simulations, with inorganic nitrogen performing the worst with only baseflow isotopes with an NSE of -35.661 for Big Creek whereas with event isotopes was the worst IN simulation for Nissouri Creek with an NSE of -8.749. However, it was found that isotope data did alter streamflow subcomponents compared to hydrometric-only calibration through reducing simulated total annual evaporation and increasing runoff. Therefore, while isotope data can introduce further complexity, it acts as an additional metric for performance that can explore alternative simulation possibilities to that of hydrometric-only calibrated models and bridge the research gap between hydrology and water quality modelling.
Looking With The Indigenous Gaze: An Exploration Of Indigenous-Made Films
Authors: Osborne Tiana
Published: September 2024

Indigenous film offers a place to represent Indigenous sovereignty, explore Indigenous futurity, and resist and subvert dominant narratives that are prevalent in society and mainstream media. Mainstream films featuring Indigenous peoples have historically been overpopulated with negative stereotypes that misrepresent a richly diverse, collective culture of multiple nations. Indigenous-made film offers a place of resistance to these hegemonic narratives. What impact do Indigenous women filmmakers have on challenging heteropatriarchal and colonial narratives that exist in the public imaginary? Rooted in gaze theory, this project takes an intersectional feminist approach to demonstrate the impact of films made by Indigenous women and demonstrate the power Indigenous-made film has in constructing an accurate representation of Indigeneity and the experiences of Indigenous women. Current researchers have examined the Indigenous gaze in film (Gauthier, 2015; Topash-Caldwell, 2020; Rice et al., 2020; Gauthier, 2021) and the impact of Indigenous films (Medak-Saltzman, 2017; Sonza, 2018; Romero, 2017; Beadling, 2016). While most researchers within the field use case study or thematic analysis to conduct their research, this project will contribute to this growing field by using a content analysis and semi-structured interviews to analyze Indigenous-made films. Using Indigenous Methodologies to frame this project, this project will conduct a close reading and content analysis to demonstrate the storytelling tactics used in three Indigenous films made by women. Categories chosen for a content analysis are Indigenous Sovereignty, Violence, and Representation of Indigenous Women. To supplement the content analysis, semi-structured interviews with Indigenous filmmakers and industry professionals will be done to provide further analysis of the films analyzed in this project. By conducting interviews, it will center Indigenous women’s voices within the conversation surrounding the impacts of Indigenous film. This project will contribute to the field in further developing research on the Indigenous gaze and its power to confront and subvert heteropatriarchal and colonial narratives.
The Consequences of Creativity: An Analysis of News Media Discourse on Regent Park's Housing Crisis and the Creative Boom
Authors: Omoruyi Ladia
Published: September 2024

This MRP examines how the creative industry in Toronto is contributing to the gentrification of Regent Park, a historically marginalized neighborhood. Through a content analysis of media representation, this study shows that the ongoing development of Regent Park is discussed in news media primarily as a symbol of urban revitalization and creative cities. However, this paper argues that such a representation of gentrification hides the deep-seated issues of systemic racism and unjust housing practices that have historically impacted the community. The paper highlights how the creative industry, while contributing to the economic growth of the city, has led to the displacement of long-term residents, particularly Black people, from their homes. The paper argues that this ongoing gentrification reinforces social and economic inequalities, perpetuates marginalization, and exacerbates housing insecurity in Regent Park. The study concludes by emphasizing the importance of addressing the root causes of gentrification, including systemic racism, in order to ensure that creative cities benefit all members of the community equitably.
An Analysis of Toronto's Creative and Music City Agendas and the Creative Co-Location Facilities Property Tax Subclass
Authors: Christensen Brian
Published: September 2024

This paper considers the theoretical and practical basis by which the City of Toronto moved to subsidize live music venues through property tax policy. Centrally, Toronto's Creative and Music City agendas are examined in terms of how they inform the City's policy treatment of arts and culture and the displacement of cultural venues. The Creative Co-Location Facilities Property Tax Subclass serves as a single case study for this research, supported by extensive legislative records and other secondary sources. The findings suggest that the novel subclass policy was the product of a unique confluence of longstanding 'Creative City' policy and institutional evolution, as well as short-term variables including the property assessment of a single creative hub, an outgoing Ontario government, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper concludes that redistributive mechanisms should be embedded within future creative policy to mitigate against any resulting economic and urban growth pressures on cultural venues.
Measuring Equity-Seeking Students' Satisfaction Levels With Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiatives: The Bachelor of Design Fashion Program at Toronto Metropolitan University
Authors: Brathwaite-Sturgeon Gerard Nigel E.
Published: September 2024

To date, two Periodic Program Reviews (PPRs), the first in 2004 and the second in 2015, were undertaken of the Toronto Metropolitan University's (TMU) Bachelor of Design (BDes) fashion program. The second resulted in a major program overhaul. However, the student surveys used in both PPRs did not explore the satisfaction levels of equity-seeking groups with TMU's Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives, even though these groups represent most of the program's student population. Using literature review methodology, this study addresses three questions: 1. Why have equity-seeking student satisfaction levels regarding TMU's EDI initiatives not been addressed in the satisfaction surveys used in the PPRs? 2. What are key EDI issues affecting equity-seeking student populations? 3. In what ways do EDI experiences and challenges faced by equity-seeking student groups affect their satisfaction levels? This study brings attention to this omission and provides recommendations for future BDes fashion program PPR surveys.
Real Estate Growth Management Analysis of High Density Residential Mixed Use Development in the Toronto Region
Authors: Opoku Kevin
Published: September 2024

The Province of Ontario is expecting major population growth over the next few decades, it has identified goals within The Growth Plan of the Greater Golden Horseshoe to steer new development towards strategic growth areas known as Urban Growth Centres (UGCs). This thesis looks at eight of the 25 identified UGCs within the Toronto-region to assess what the current market context of proposed high-density mixed use real estate development is? And at what development scale there being proposed? The findings show that for the UGCs of Toronto, Vaughan, Mississauga, and Brampton that mixed use high-density real estate development is being achieved at different paces, and scales, reflective of what the market desirability is for these areas. The findings position the research from a real estate management point of view to potentially aid policy makers, developers, real estate professionals as to how they plan development for areas expecting significant population growth.
Refugees' Experiences of Racism in Health Services: A Qualitative Inquiry on the Role of Affective Forecasting
Authors: Buvanenthiran Roshani
Published: September 2024

Racism in health services is a growing issue and affects refugees. This study's research question is: How do refugees' experiences of racism in health services influence their future behaviours and patient disengagement through affective forecasting? Research on the association between affective forecasting and refugees' previous experiences of racism in health services is limited, and several questions remain unanswered. This qualitative descriptive study included thirteen refugees with prior exposure to racism in Canadian health services. Semi-structured interviews were employed to gather data and thematic analysis to analyze this study's research question. This qualitative approach sheds light on emotional responses' influence on refugees' decision-making. The findings revealed that refugees' racist experiences in health services influenced their future behaviours and patient disengagement through the impact of their affective forecasts. This research provides practical implications for health service management to improve refugees' experiences in health services and directions for future research.
Redesigning Traditional Motifs of Persian Architecture, Using Computational Tools, and VR Technology
Authors: Mozaffari Nezhad Ava
Published: September 2024

This project focuses on reviving traditional motifs of Persian Architecture with the help of VR technology. Although VR is a great tool to revive world cultural heritage, we must ensure user experience and interactions with the 3D space are as expected. Therefore, the design process of the 3D space in this project is based on both Architectural inspirations from Persian Architecture and Human-Computer interaction principles such as usability, understandability, and playability. Based on the project's objective, the design process is divided into three phases. In phase one, literature and theories about Persian Architecture and interaction design are covered. This information supports the design decisions made in the second phase through primary research and contextual analysis. Lastly, to evaluate the design decisions and assumptions about the impacts of the Architecture on User Experience and interactions, a separately controlled experience and a questionnaire are created for the user testing process. Based on the literature review, we can conclude that overlapping areas of Psychology and Architecture can help designers make better design decisions about the impacts of their creation on the user.
Sustainable Fashion in the Digital Age: How the Future of Fashion can Benefit from Social Media
Authors: Comeau Brigitte
Published: September 2024

Today, an estimated 4.76 billion people use social media (Global Social Media Statistics, n.d.). Though social media started as a means to connect people, such platforms have since become extremely influential tools in today's society. As climate change increasingly becomes an issue, this study examines how the power of social media can be used to enact positive change, particularly within the fashion industry. This exploratory research identifies the most sustainable ways to participate in fashion, followed by an analysis of the ways in which social media can be used to effectively promote sustainable practices and mindsets in fashion. This is done by examining the social media presence of three sustainable brands, and then applying their approaches to my own content, allowing me to observe their respective impacts firsthand. The findings from this research contribute to knowledge regarding how social media can be used to encourage a sustainable system.
The Methods of Formation of Human Resources Potential of Enterprises
Authors:   ducational and Scientific Institute ", Obydiennova Tetiana S. ,   Ukrainian Engineering and Pedagogical Academy",   of V. N. Karazin Kharkov National University, Chernous Ihor O. ,   ducational and Scientific Institute "Ukrainian Engineering and Pedagogical Academy" of V. N. Karazin Kharkov National University
Published: September 2024

The aim of the article is to systematize the classical methods of formation of human resources potential of enterprises and development of a set of innovative methods. Analyzing, systematizing and summarizing the scientific works of modern scholars, the concept of «human resources potential» has been expanded and the formation of human resources potential under the influence of various factors (external and internal) has been analyzed in detail, as well as the fact that human resources potential can be formed both outside the enterprise, in its external environment (external human resources potential) and within the enterprise (internal human resources potential) has been substantiated. As a result of the study, the principles of formation of human resources potential of enterprise have been allocated, which represent the main provisions and norms that should guide the heads of enterprises in the formation of human resources potential. The authors emphasize that the formation of human resources potential of enterprises is a process which combines a variety of methods and strategies to attract, develop and manage staff in order to achieve the strategic goals of the organization. In their work, the authors group the classical methods of formation of the human resources potential of enterprise, allocate their features of application, advantages and disadvantages. As a result of the study, innovative methods of formation of human resources potential of enterprise, which are based on the use of modern knowledge and technologies, have been denfined. It is substantiated that the introduction of the proposed innovative methods contributes to the creation of effective and dynamic human resources potential, which is a key factor in the success of modern enterprises. Prospects for further research in this direction are further study and application of new methods of formation of human resources potential of enterprise through the introduction of innovative methods based on the achievements of modern science and technology in personnel work in order to ensure sustainable development of enterprises and their competitiveness.
Propedeutics of Internal Diseases
Authors: Butov M.A.
Published: September 2024

В соответствии с Приказом Минобрнауки России от 12.08.2020 № 988 «Об утверждении федерального государственного образовательного стандарта высшего образования — специалитет по специальности 31.05.01 Лечебное дело», Приказом Минобрнауки России от 12.08.2020 № 965 «Об утверждении федерального государственного образовательного стандарта высшего образования — специалитет по специальности 31.05.02 Педиатрия» и Приказом Минобрнауки России от 06.04.2021 г. № 245 «Об утверждении Порядка организации и осуществления образовательной деятельности по образовательным программам высшего образования — программам бакалавриата, программам специалитета, программам магистратуры» в учебнике представлены сведения по основам клинической диагностики внутренних болезней. Большое внимание уделено физическим способам диагностики, приведена информация о дополнительных инструментальных и лабораторных способах диагностики, в том числе лучевой. Описаны основные клинические симптомы заболеваний, предусмотренные программой по пропедевтике внутренних болезней, правила объединения их в синдромы и нозологические единицы (диагнозы) в терминах современной медицины в соответствии с МКБ-10.
Artificial Intelligence in Special Education Teacher Preparation: An Introduction from the Guest Editor
Authors: Howorth Sarah
Published: September 2024

Artificial Intelligence in Special Education Teacher Preparation: 
An Introduction from the Guest Editor
Diagnosis, Remediation, and Error Correction for Mathematics: How to Teach Pre-Service Teachers
Authors: Dueker Scott , Grande Jill
Published: September 2024

Mathematics is a core academic subject, regardless of grade level or setting. Everyone uses mathematics in their everyday life, so being competent in basic mathematics is critical to independent living. One thing teachers can do to ensure learners are learning the mathematics concepts being taught is to diagnose and remediate the errors they are seeing. This skill involves digging deeper into the work of the learners and looking for error patterns. Unfortunately, this skill is not a focus of mathematics instruction courses that pre-service teachers (PSTs) take in their program. This article is aimed at mathematics instruction faculty and describes three main error types as well as what to do when they are identified.
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Implementation of Research-Based Practices for Teaching Students with Moderate to Severe Intellectual Disability
Authors: Jimenez Bree , Courtade Ginevra , Fosbinder Jennifer
Published: September 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformative potential to support the education of students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities (M/SID) and their teachers. Although research and evidence-based practices (EBPs) are integral to fostering positive student learning outcomes, educators face challenges in effectively implementing these strategies. In this article, we discuss how higher education faculty can prepare educators to harness the use of AI as a powerful tool to support the implementation of EBPs in the classroom, addressing teacher fluency and maintenance of application.
Transformation of human capital of scientists-women in the Era of COVID-19 and digitalization
Authors: Shkoda Tetiana , Gernego Iuliia , Dyba Mykhailo , Yemelyanenko Larysa
Published: September 2024

The paper reflects an analysis examining the human capital transformation among female scientists in STEM and NON-STEM sectors in the era of COVID-19 and digitalisation focusing on young scientists in Ukraine. The human capital of these young female scientists is categorised into three groups within Ukrainian science: Doctor of Sciences, PhD and scientists without a scientific degree. The research methodology includes the method of analysis and synthesis for the theoretical and statistical analysis of the sociological survey for the results. The main issues regarding the realisation of the potential of young female scientists in the era of COVID-19 and digitalisation are defined. Innovativeness is proven to be the key indicator in the context of digitalisation. The main limitation of the research is the COVID-19 restrictions present at the time of conducting the sociological survey.
The use of Virtual Reality technology in employee safety and health training. A case study of an enterprise from the smelting industry
Authors: Molek-Winiarska Dorota , Chomątowska Barbara , Gregorczyk Robert
Published: September 2024

Improving results in the safety and health management of employees performing particularly hazardous work (e.g. in the smelting industry) depends mainly on effectively conducted occupational safety and health training. To prevent accidents at work and occupational diseases, existing solutions in this area should be complemented or replaced with innovative ones. Virtual Reality (VR) technology offers excellent opportunities in this area. This article is both theoretical and empirical in nature. It aims to present (1) the potential of VR in occupational safety and health (OSH) training from the theoretical perspective and (2) practical solutions for using VR in OSH training in the particular case of a smelting industry enterprise. For the purposes of the article, an analysis of the literature on the subject and a descriptive case study were used. The literature on the subject provides evidence that VR can be successfully used in occupational safety and health training. The analysed company is in the phase of testing VR technology in on-thejob training for particularly hazardous work. Initial reports from the project are promising. The authors recommend actions to eliminate/limit the identified implementation weaknesses. They also hope that the article will encourage safety and health managers to be interested in the issues discussed and facilitate the design and implementation of more effective occupational safety and health training.
Identyfikacja preferencji studentów dotyczących wyboru przedmiotów fakultatywnych
Authors: Jurek Kinga , Rawa Grzegorz
Published: September 2024

W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań, których celem było wskazanie preferencji studentów Wydziału Ekonomicznego SGGW w zakresie wyboru przedmiotów fakultatywnych. W pierwszym etapie badań studenci wskazali, czym kierują się wybierając fakultety, a w drugim decydowali, który z dwóch zaproponowanych przedmiotów bardziej im odpowiada. Drugi etap został przeprowadzony metodą Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE), która nie była wcześniej stosowana w podobnych badaniach w Polsce. Do eksperymentu zostali zaproszeni wszyscy studenci WE SGGW, jednak tylko część z nich odpowiedziała, co stanowi ograniczenie we wnioskowaniu. Wykazano, że dla studentów najważniejszym czynnikiem jest osoba prowadząca zajęcia. Wskazuje to na znaczące różnice pomiędzy dotychczas opublikowanymi badaniami a przeprowadzonym eksperymentem, podkreślając znaczenie aktualizowania wiedzy na temat opinii studentów i dostosowywania do nich oferty.
Correspondence of Concept of Circular Orbits in Schwarzschild Metric and Kerr Metric to those in Tidally Evolving Binaries in Weak Gravitational Regime and its Application in Determination of Spin of Supermassive Black Hole
Authors:   Electronics and Communication Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology, India, Kumar Sharma Bijay
Published: September 2024

This paper rederives diameters of the Innermost Stable Circular Orbits (ISCO) in Schwarzschild Metric (RDISCO = 6RSch for non-rotating BH with a =0) and in Kerr metric with particular reference to recently studied Super Massive Black Hole in NGC1365 (RDISCO = 9RSch for retrograde orbits and RDISCO = 1RSch for prograde orbits around maximally spinning BH of a=1). Next the same derivations are made in tidally evolving binaries based on kinematic model. Kinematic Model derivation corresponds to the derivations made in Kerr Metric for Circular Orbits in all its details at weak gravitation regime. At strong gravitation regime in Kerr metric, the two orbits converge to Innermost Stable Circular Orbit due to the Space-Time Curvature and Frame-Dragging Effect in the vicinity of SMBH. Kinematic model fails to arrive at ISCO since it has not included the relativistic mechanics.
Optimized Decentralized Reward Distribution(1)
Authors:   Independent Researcher, Cu Chun-Hu , Cui He-Song ,   Independent Researcher
Published: September 2024

In DeFi (Decentralized Finance) applications, and in dApps (Decentralized Application) generally, it is common to periodically pay interest to users as an incentive, or periodically collect a penalty from them as a deterrent. If we view the penalty as a negative reward, both the interest and penalty problems come down to the problem of distributing rewards. Reward distribution is quite accomplishable in financial management where general computers are used, but on a blockchain, where computational resources are inherently expensive and the amount of computation per transaction is absolutely limited with a predefined, uniform quota, not only do the system administrators have to pay heavy gas fees if they handle rewards of many users one by one, but the transaction may also be terminated on the way. The computational quota makes it impossible to guarantee processing an unknown number of users. We propose novel algorithms that solve Simple Interest, Simple Burn, Compound Interest, and Compound Burn tasks, which are typical components of DeFi applications. If we put numerical errors aside, these algorithms realize accurate distribution of rewards to an unknown number of users with no approximation, while adhering to the computational quota per transaction. For those who might already be using similar algorithms, we prove the algorithms rigorously so that they can be transparently presented to users. We also introduce reusable concepts and notations in decentralized reasoning, and demonstrate how they can be efficiently used. We demonstrate, through simulated tests spanning over 128 simulated years, that the numerical errors do not grow to a dangerous level.
Construction of a Digital Twin of a Grain Dryer Using Statistical Identification Methods
Authors:   IAEP-branch of FGBNU FNATS VIM, Smelik V.A. , Zakharov A.M. ,   IAEP-branch of FGBNU FNATS VIM, Perekopsky A.N. ,   IAEP-branch of FGBNU FNATS VIM
Published: September 2024

The authors present the results of constructing the digital twin of a grain dryer by statistical identification methods using experimental information and simulation of the functioning processes of a roundabout dryer. The accuracy of the results of the simulation was determined based on the convergence of the correlation functions of the experimental and simulated processes. The statistical characteristics of the simulated process of drying grain crops are very close to the estimates of the drying process obtained in the course of experimental studies, their normalized correlation functions are identical and can serve as a basis for developing a digital twin of the dryer.
Technological Support for Increasing Soil Fertility in Organic Farming
Authors:   FGBNU “Rosinformagrotech”, Ryzhkov D.V. , Nemenushchaya L.A. ,   FGBNU “Rosinformagrotech”, Shchegolikhina T.A. ,   FGBNU “Rosinformagrotech”
Published: September 2024

Methods for increasing soil fertility in organic farming are presented. Examples of promising technologies and preparations developed by educational, industrial and scientific organizations are shown. It is established that in order to increase the efficiency of organic farming and preserve the environment it is necessary to use crop rotations with green manure crops, gentle soil cultivation, and biopreparations to restore and increase soil fertility.
Substantiation of the Efficiency of Processing Flax Straw of Different Quality in the Modernized Machine MTOF-1M
Authors:   Federal Research Center of Fiber Crops, Novikov E.V.
Published: September 2024

The proposals are presented for upgrading the singleprocess scutching-and-breaking machine MTOF-1L to MTOF-1M. It has been analyzed how the characteristics of scutched, short and single-type flax are influenced by the processing time and the rotation frequency of scutching drums of the MTOF-1M in the line for agricultural enterprises, rational modes of the operation of the machine are determined. The line for primary processing of flax straw of various properties for small enterprises is substantiated.
Effect of Microwave Treatment on Nutritional Factors of Soybeans
Authors:   FGBNU FNATS VIM), Belov A.A.
Published: September 2024

Microwave treatment by the developed experimental equipment split and puffed up soybeans, increasing the volume of seeds by 22%. Micronization increased the volume of beans by 18%, autoclaving retained the original volume of seeds. No significant differences in the content of crude protein, fat, ash and fiber in soybeans were observed for all types of treatment.
Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized With Fungi Isolated From Cocoa and Orange Plantation Soils
Authors: Ogunsakin OA , Ekundayo EA , Ekundayo FO , Olalemi OA
Published: September 2024

Green synthesis of nanoparticles with various metals is being interested among researchers globally attention for due to their safety, environmental friendliness and non-toxicity in contrast to chemical synthesis. Here, fungi were isolated from rhizosphere of cocoa and orange obtained from Federal University of Technology, Akure using standard mycological techniques with the aim of synthesizing silver nanoparticles. The silver nanoparticles synthesized by these fungal isolates were characterized using Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) and   Fourier Transmission Infra- Red (FTIR) spectroscopy. Seven fungi isolated from the soil samples viz. Nigrospora sphaerica, Penicillium discolor, P. digitatum, Neurospora crassa, Alternarium infectoria, Trichophyton verrucosum and Mucor mucedo. The colour transformation from yellow to brown indicated the formation of silver nanoparticles. All the isolates showed an intense peak in the wavelength range of 410-440 nm. The FTIR analysis of silver nanoparticles synthesized by N. sphaerica, P. discolor, P. digitatum, N. crassa, A. infectoria, T. verrucosum and M. mucedo revealed the existence of a band at different stretches of bonds at different peaks of 3314.36 cm-1, 3310.47 cm-1, 2412.22 cm-1, 3912.33 cm-1 3614.52 cm-1, 3852.11 cm-1 and 2112.11 cm-1, respectively. The silver nanoparticles synthesized could have the potential application in agricultural, pharmaceutical and food industries as well as petrochemical industries for the clean - up of crude oil contaminated soils.
J. Bio-Sci. 32(2): 31-44, 2024
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Sistem Pakar Diagnosis Penyakit Ikan Air Tawar Menggunakan Forward Chaining
Authors: Mulyani Asri , Nuraeni Fitri , Zaelani Jaka Muhammad
Published: September 2024

Penyakit pada ikan air tawar dapat dikelompokan menjadi beberapa jenis yaitu penyakit yang diakibatkan bakteri dan virus. Hal ini sangat mempengaruhi kelangsungan hidup ikan, kematian dalam jumlah yang besar mengakibatkan kerugian yang sangat besar kepada peternak ikan karena dapat menyebabkan hasil panen yang tidak maksimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang sistem pakar diagnosis penyakit ikan air tawar berbasis web dengan menggunakan metode inferensi Forward Chaining. Metode perancangan yang digunakan adalah Rational Unified Process (RUP). Sistem pakar ini bertujuan untuk mendiganosis penyakit ikan air tawar. Sistem pakar ini dikembangkan dengan melibatkan pengetahuan dari pakar ikan dan basis pengetahuan yang mencakup gejala dan penyakit ikan air tawar. Hasil penelitian ini adalah aplikasi berbasis web yang menggunakan metode inferensi Forward Chaining untuk menentukan penyakit ikan air tawar berdasarkan gejala yang diinputkan. Aplikasi ini melibatkan perancangan use case diagram, Class Diagram, activity diagram, sequence diagram, struktur menu, dan Interface. Pengujian Alpha testing telah menghasilkan keakuratan sistem untuk menghasilkan rekomendasi pemberian obat berdasarkan basis pengetahuan yang telah didefinisikan oleh pakar ikan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa penggunaan metode inferensi Forward Chaining dalam sistem pakar diagnosis penyakit ikan air tawar memberikan hasil yang efisien dan akurat dalam memberikan rekomendasi pemberian obat. Dengan adanya sistem pakar diagnosis penyakit ikan air tawar yang melibatkan sumber basis pengetahuan dari para pakar ikan, pembudidaya ikan dapat lebih efektif dalam mengangulangi gejala dan penyakit yang di derita oleh ikan. Hal ini diharapkan dapat mendukung peningkatan hasil panen yang berkelanjutan.
Pengembangan Aplikasi Live Chat Menggunakan Extreme Programing
Authors: Permana Edwar , Sutedi Ade , Elsen Rickard
Published: September 2024

Reservasi merupakan salah satu bentuk layanan yang disediakan oleh perusahaan untuk pengaturan atau pemesanan misalnya tiket, meja, kamar hotel untuk seseorang pada waktu tertentu. Banyak cara untuk memeberikan layanan reservasi, salah satunya yaitu melalui media komunikasi. Penelitian ini merupakan pengembangan dari “Perancangan Aplikasi Reservasi pada Jasa Karunia Tour and Travel dengan Implementasi Payment Gateway". Tujuannya yaitu melengkapi aplikasi reservasi dengan fitur layanan obrolan secara realtime (livechat) untuk membantu perusahaan dan konsumen dalam berkomunikasi terkait layanan reservasi tour dan travel. Metodologi pengembangan aplikasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu Extreme Programing (XP) yang terbagi kedalam empat tahapan diantaranya Planning, Design, Coding dan Testing. Model perancangan aplikasi menggunakan Unified Modeling Language (UML) dan Class Responsibility Collaboration (CRC). Penelitian ini menghasilkan aplikasi live chat yang diintegrasikan dengan aplikasi reservasi tour dan travel di perusahaan Jasa Karunia.
Augmented Reality Bilingual Learning Pengenalan Barang dan Binatang untuk Anak TK
Authors: Rahayu Sri , Tresnawati Dewi , Gumelar Agung
Published: September 2024

Dalam era globalisasi dan kemajuan teknologi saat ini, penguasaan bahasa Inggris sangat penting, namun proses pengajaran yang konvensional masih banyak diterapkan. Terdapat kebutuhan akan pengembangan media pembelajaran yang lebih interaktif dan efektif, khususnya untuk anak-anak TK, yang memadukan bahasa Inggris dan Indonesia. Tujuan penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sebuah aplikasi berbasis Augmented Reality (AR) yang dapat mengenalkan nama barang dan hewan dalam dua bahasa (Indonesia dan Inggris) kepada anak-anak TK. Aplikasi ini dirancang untuk memberikan alternatif pembelajaran yang menyenangkan dan interaktif di luar jam sekolah. Metodologi: Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC), yang meliputi tahapan Studi Literatur, Konsep, Desain, Pengumpulan Bahan, Perakitan, Pengujian, dan Distribusi. Aplikasi ini dikembangkan menggunakan platform Android dengan penerapan teknologi Augmented Reality untuk menampilkan objek 3D yang interaktif. Hasil: Aplikasi yang dikembangkan berhasil memenuhi kebutuhan pembelajaran bahasa dan interaktivitas. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa 89% dari 37 pengguna (guru TK dan orang tua) yang terlibat dalam pengujian beta memberikan feedback positif terhadap aplikasi ini, mengkonfirmasi efektivitasnya dalam mendukung kegiatan belajar. Aplikasi ini menawarkan metode pembelajaran baru yang dapat menggantikan atau melengkapi metode pembelajaran konvensional dengan cara yang lebih menarik dan interaktif. Hal ini tidak hanya mendukung pembelajaran dua bahasa sejak usia dini tetapi juga mengintegrasikan teknologi terkini dalam pendidikan.
Perencanaan Kapasitas Produksi Industri Pakan Ternak dengan Metode Theory of Constraints
Authors: Ikhwana Andri , Taptajani Dedi Sa’dudin , Nurul Hikmah Ikmal Wahyudi
Published: September 2024

Untuk mengubah input produksi menjadi output produksi, sistem produksi terdiri dari kumpulan subsistem yang saling berhubungan. Input produksi ini termasuk bahan baku, mesin, tenaga kerja, modal, dan informasi, sedangkan output produksi adalah produk dari hasil sampingnya, seperti limbah, informasi, dan lain-lain. Kapasitas untuk memproduksi pakan ternak yang tidak memenuhi permintaan konsumen adalah tujuan penelitian ini. Pendekatan kuantitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini, yang melibatkan observasi atau pengamaran secara langsung. Selain itu, metode identifikasi masalah menggunakan Theory Of Constraints untuk mengidentifikasi bagian stasiun kerja yang mengalami hambatan atau hambatan.  mengoptimalkan kapasitas produksi untuk mencapai tujuan produksi atau memenuhi permintaan pelanggan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masalah disebabkan oleh factor mesin gilling yang memiliki kapasitas lebih kecil dan hanya ada 1 mesin gilling sehingga terjadinya bottleneck. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, mengetahui besar kekurangan permintaan pasar yaitu 51.53% yang berarti masih ada 49.47% permintaan pasar yang tidak dapat terpenuhi. Kemudian, beban kerja SK penimbangan sebesar 82,8%, beban kerja SK penyortiran sebesar 85%, beban kerja SK pengeringan 89.4%,  beban kerja SK mesin gilling sebesar 117,9%, beban kerja SK pengemasan sebesar 91.2%. Penentuan bottleneck dapat dilihat pada persentase beban kerja yang paling tinggi yaitu pada SK mesin gilling sebesar 117,9%. Maka terdapat untuk mengatasi bottleneck tersebut dilakukan perhitungan routing sheet untuk mengetahui jumlah mesin yang perlu ditambahkan pada stasiun kerja mesin gilling. Sehingga permintaan konsumen dapat terpenuhi dengan adanya penambahan mesin gilling sebanyak 2 buah mesin, serta biaya penambahan mesin pada stasiun kerja mesin gilling sebesar Rp 12.802.918.
Perbaikan Kualitas Untuk Menurunkan Tingkat Cacat Produk Di Konveksi Rajut Garut
Authors: Maulana Irsan , Chandrahadinata Dody
Published: September 2024

Kualitas merupakan perspektif konsumen terhadap produk tentang keseluruhan aspek yang dibutuhkan konsumen salah satunya, yaitu bebas dari kecacatan produk. Tingkat kecacatan produk sweater di Konveksi Rajut Garut masih melebihi batas yang ditentukan sehingga perlu dilakukan kajian mengenai pengendalian kualitas. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui jenis cacat dan faktor yang menyebabkan terjadinya cacat pada produk sweater, serta merancang perbaikan sehingga dapat meminimasi tingkat kecacatan. Pendekatan yang digunakan memanfaatkan tahapan define, measure, analyze, improve, dan control (DMAIC) pada metode Six Sigma, serta dielaborasikan dengan alat pengendali kualitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hasil pengukuran terhadap jenis cacat sweater yang banyak ditemui, yaitu jenis cacat noda. Selanjutnya dilakukan analisis menggunakan diagram sebab akibat terhadap jenis cacat noda sehingga diperoleh beberapa faktor, serta dilakukan pengukuran risiko kegagalan tiap faktor yang teridentifikasi dan hasilnya faktor material dengan potensi bahan baku kotor dengan risk priority number (RPN) terbesar. Sementara itu, dilakukan analisis lebih lanjut terhadap potensi risiko kegagalan terbesar sehingga diperoleh rencana perbaikannya dalam mengurangi tingkat kecacatan pada produk sweater dengan menambahkan alat pembersih benang yang akan diproses, serta penyusunan SOP dalam menggunakan alat bantu pembersih benang pada mesin rajut. Adapun hasil penerapan perbaikan yang telah dilakukan terbukti mampu mereduksi tingkat kecacatan pada produk sweater sebesar 4,37%.
Analisis Kolam Olak Bendungan Leuwikeris Kabupaten Ciamis-Tasikmalaya
Authors: Komalasari Amelia Citra Mulya , Permana Sulwan
Published: September 2024

Bendungan Leuwikeris adalah bendungan yang dibangun di dua kabupaten yaitu Kabupaten Ciamis dan Kabupaten Tasikmalaya. Salah satu bangunan dari bendungan adalah kolam olak. Kolam olak dibangun untuk meredam energi yang terkandung dalam aliran dengan memanfaatkan loncatan hidraulis dari suatu aliran yang berkecepatan tinggi. Jenis kolam olak yang ada pada Bendungan Leuwikeris ini adalah tipe USBR II dimana memiliki nilai bilangan Froude lebih dari 4,5 dan debit lebih dari 60m³/detik. Penelitian yang dilakukan kali ini, menghitung besaran nilai kehilangan energi pada kolam olak Bendungan Leuwikeris dengan tipe kolam olak USBR II. Dalam mencari besaran nilai kehilangan energi, dibutuhkan debit Bendungan Leuwikeris dengan menggunakan pemodelan. Pemodelan debit menggunakan meode NRECA dengan mengkalibrasi dengan debit yang sudah ada yaitu debit di Cirahong. Pemodelan debit juga digunakan dengan perhitungan metode distribusi normal, log normal, gumbel dan log pearson tipe III. Hasil dari perhitungan tersebut berupa nilai NSE sebesar 0,756 pada debit pemodelan dengan metode NRECA dan di kalibrasi dengan besar debit Cirahong selama 5 Tahun dan besar energi yang hilang pada kolam olak sebesar 4,78 meter.
Tinjauan Rehabilitasi Pekerjaan Jalan Pada Jalan Cempa II Desa Mattunru Tunrue Kecamatan Cempa Kabupaten Pinrang
Authors: Novianti Novianti , Rahmawati Rahmawati , Hamka Hamka
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh Desa Mattunru Tunrue merupakan salah satu Desa yang ada di Kecamatan Cempa, Kabupaten Pinrang, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia, di Desa ini terdapat objek wisata bahari yaitu Pantai Harapan Ammani dan Pantai Dewata Wakka dan pusat sentra industri Karasa dengan aksesibilitas yang cukup baik melalui jalan Cempa II, yang saat ini mengalami kerusakan menjadi keprihatinan para masyarakat Desa Mattunru Tunrue dan tentunya para pengguna jalan. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah mengetahui jenis kerusakan jalan yang terdapat di jalan Cempa Desa Mattunru Tunrue Kabupaten Pinrang, serta besar tingkat kerusakan yang terjadi dan menentukan jenis pemeliharaan jalan yang sesuai. Mengetahui metode yang digunakan pada pekerjaan rehabilitasi jalan beton pada Jalan Cempa Desa Mattunru Tunrue Kabupaten Pinrang. Metode penelitian untuk analisis data menggunakan Metode Bina Marga. Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut diperlukan data primer yang dapat disurvei di lapangan mengenai jenis kerusakan jalan, tingkat kerusakan jalan dan survei volume lalulintas. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kondisi jalan mengalami kerusakan seperti lubang, pelepasan butir (raveling), pengelupasan (desintegration), dan pengausan. Nilai LHR ruas jalan Cempa, Desa Mattunru tunrue, Kabupaten Pinrang pada hari kerja sebesar 3635 smp/hari dan sedangkan pada hari Libur sebesar 3336 smp/hari sehingga nilai kelas jalan pada jalan Cempa yaitu kelas 5. Metode rehabilitasi yang di lakukan pada jalan Cempa II yaitu menggunakan jenis perkerasan beton semen bersambung dengan tulangan. Lebar jalan yang dibuat lebih lebar dibanding konstruksi yang sebelumnya yaitu sesuai gambar kerja yaitu 5 meter dengan menggunakan konstruksi beton dangan tinggi jalan yaitu 20cm.
Mentorship Matters: Exploring Experiences With, and Perceptions of, Mentorship in an Undergraduate Sample
Authors: Valenti Elizabeth , Cooper Lori J. , Branham Magen
Published: September 2024

Mentorship is crucial for undergraduate students’ success, yet its definition varies widely. Understanding the nuances of mentorship experiences and perceptions is vital for optimizing mentorship programs and promoting student success. This study investigated undergraduate students’ experiences with, and perceptions of, mentorship, examining its relationship with GPA and demographic variables. A sample of 137 undergraduate students from a private Christian university participated in the study. Data were collected through an online questionnaire containing both qualitative and quantitative measures. While no significant overall relationship between mentorship and GPA was found, complex differences emerged across demographic variables. Significant differences were observed between genders in perceptions of professors and overall mentorship scale. Ethnicity was associated with experiences with mentorship and GPA, highlighting potential biases in mentor-mentee selection. Findings underscore the importance of addressing biases in mentorship selection processes and increasing faculty diversity to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Further research should explore mentorship in community colleges and vocational institutions, prioritizing access to mentorship resources for fostering a supportive learning environment.