bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Environmental Footprint of Abandoned Asbestos Mines in Zimbabwe, Opportunities for Repurposing and Recovery of Mg And Other Metals from Gaths Mines
Authors: Runganga Desire
Published: March 2024

Asbestos mining in Zimbabwe left vast tracts of unrehabilitated land characterised by heaps of potentially carcinogenic tailings dumps. The research sought to trace the abandoned mines' environmental footprint, establish the tailings' tonnage, and explore the possibility of resuscitation against repurposing one of the prominent Gaths Mines for recovery of metals from the tailings. The mine has been under closure for two decades. the research findings indicated that over 2600km2 of land has potentially been contaminated by asbestos tailings within the abandoned Gaths Mines.  The research concluded that resuscitating Gaths mines for asbestos extraction was not feasible given the international scrutiny on asbestos as a hazardous substance. However, after confirming that the Gaths mines hosts over 140 million tonnes of asbestos with 40.3% Mg content and traces of platinum group metals and Al among other recoverable metals, the research concluded that repurposing the site was feasible.  The overall estimate for the capex for a 50 000t/pa Mg Plant 25-year project was estimated at US$416,7 million against an estimated net cash flow of US$1 billion. The NPV for the project was estimated to exceed US$95,5 million at a discount rate of 10%.   The project’s Internal Rate of Return was estimated at 16.14%. Overall, the research concluded that the site can potentially be converted from a liability to a legacy that will transform the host communities toward the creation of a sustainable city in Mashava, Zimbabwe.
Modulation of Duodenal TfR Expression in IDA Induced Rat with Date Palm and Goat Milk Intake
Authors: Nurainna Abd Majid  , Nur Syahrina Binti Rahim  , Nazefah Abdul Hamid  , Nuruliza Roslan  , Nor Aripin Shamaan  , Noor Fadzilah Zulkifli
Published: March 2024

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a medical condition characterized by insufficient iron levels in the body, resulting in a reduced ability to produce hemoglobin (Hb), a critical component of red blood cells. IDA is often associated with chronic fatigue, impaired cognitive function, and diminished well-being. Transferrin (Tf) is one of the major proteins in iron homeostasis, responsible for transporting iron through the blood to various tissues, while its carrier protein, transferrin receptor (TfR), mediates the cellular uptake of transferrin-bound iron into the cell. This study aims to evaluate the expression of TfR mRNA and protein in the small intestine following intervention with date palm and goat milk in IDA-induced rats. Twenty-four male Wistar rats were induced with IDA for 2 weeks using a low-iron diet. Following IDA detection, rats were supplemented with date palm and goat milk, singly and in combination. After four weeks, the rats were sacrificed, and the expression of TfR mRNA and protein in the small intestine was assessed using qPCR and immunohistochemistry, respectively. Data were analyzed using SPSS 24.0, with a significance level set at p<0.05. Results demonstrated that date palm and goat milk significantly improved Hb, serum iron, Tf saturation levels, and modulated the expression of TfR mRNA in the IDA-induced rats. Expression of TfR on the crypt region and brush border membrane of the small intestine was normalized following intervention. The findings indicate that supplementation of date palm and goat milk improved Hb and Tf saturation levels and significantly modulated duodenal TfR expression in IDA-induced rats.
Bacteriological Analysis of Cow Milk (Nono) Sold Within Gusau Metropolis, Zamfara State
Authors: Abba Oluchukwu , Ukwuaja Victor Chijioke  , Anyaoha Victoria  , Nura Idris
Published: March 2024

Fresh cow milk popularly called Nono was collected from ten (10) different sellers at different areas within Gusau metropolis and one control was collected directly from a lactating cow and transported immediately to Microbiology Laboratory of Federal University Gusau where they wereassessed for their bacteriological quality. The total bacteria viable count of the ten Nono samples ranged between 6.6 x105 to 2.7 x106 cfu/ml, the total coliforms count ranged between 4.2x105 to 2.2x106cfu/ml, the range of the total Staphylococcal count and total lactic acid bacterial count were 2.5x105 to 4.0x106 cfu/ml and 5.9x105 to 1.7x106 cfu/ml respectively. The control sample had total viable count of 5.6 x 103 cfu/ml, total staphylococcal count of 3.2 x 103 cfu/ml, total lactic acid bacteria count of 4.2 x 103 cfu/ml whereas the coliform count gotten was too few to count (TFTC). The isolates were identified based on their morphological characteristics, Gram's reactions and biochemical profiles and a total of seventy-four (74) bacterial isolates belonging to the genus Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc, Streptococcus, Micrococcus, Pediococcus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas, Proteus, Klebsiella, Enterobacter and Staphylococcus spp. were identified from the eleven samples analyzed. The presence of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Nono is very good as they are one of the most significant groups of probiotic which not only enhance lactose digestion but also stimulate the immune system, However, the presence of E. coli and the other enterobacteriaceae and Staphylococcus sp. is of public health concern because they can cause several diseases therefore it was concluded that the bacterial loads of the Nono samples were not satisfactory with the exception of the control which had organisms within the acceptable limit of 30,000/ml for raw milk. The presence of potential pathogenic bacteria in all of the Nono samples is an indication that the samples were contaminated and this can potentially cause diseases to the consumers, Hence the need for public enlightenment for handlers and producers of Nono to observe good manufacturing practices in production and storage of the product to avoid outbreak of infections associated with the organisms encountered in this study.
Performance Analysis of YOLO Architectures for Surgical Waste Detection in Post-COVID-19 Medical Waste Management
Authors: Ahmed Zishan , Sadat Shanto Shakib
Published: March 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been a dramatic uptick in the need for efficient medical waste management, making it imperative that more surgical waste management systems are developed. Used surgical masks and gloves are examples of potentially infectious materials that are the subject of this research. By utilizing its real-time object detection capabilities, the You Only Look Once (YOLO) deep learning-based object detection algorithm is used to identify surgical waste. Using the MSG dataset, a deep dive into the performance of three different YOLO architectures (YOLOv5, YOLOv7, and YOLOv8) was undertaken. According to the findings, YOLOv5-s, YOLOv7-x, and YOLOv8-m all perform exceptionally well when it comes to identifying surgical waste. YOLOv8-m was the best model, with a mAP of 82.4%, among these three. To mitigate post-COVID-19 infection risks and improve waste management efficiency, these results can be used to the creation of automated systems for medical waste sorting.
Robust, Resilient Enhanced CAMSHIFT Model: Advancing Face Detection and Tracking Stability in Challenging Environments
Authors: Alex Kok Bin See  , Keith Han Wee Goh
Published: March 2024

This paper presents the development of a robust CAMSHIFT model for theoretical face detection and tracking. The proposed model integrates innovative techniques such as Perceptual Grouping, three Connected Component Operators, Weighted Adaptive Colour Histogram, and Selective Adaptation. Experimental results highlight its superior performance across scenarios like occlusions, varying illumination, near/far face tracking, skin-like background tracking, and disturbance from multiple faces. The normalized log-likelihood index serves as a robust indicator for face tracking analysis. Connected Component operations provide strong markers for error detection in video sequences. The enhanced CAMSHIFT algorithm exhibits resilience and stability, even in the presence of occlusions. Comparisons with the original CAMSHIFT reveal the enhanced model's superiority, extending tracking range to 500 cm, a calculated enhancement of 42.9 percent improvement. The study consistently favours the robust and resilient CAMSHIFT model in tracking against skin-like backgrounds and disturbances. Despite webcam convenience in used for algorithm development, the benefits of high-performance camera systems are envisioned for future research. This model is a significant advancement in face detection methods, promising improved adaptability and tracking capabilities.
Fraud Transaction Detection For Anti-Money Laundering Systems Based On Deep Learning
Authors: MARTÍNEZ PAZOS Jorge Felix , GULÍN GONZÁLEZ Jorge , BATARD LORENZO David , ROBAİNA MORALES Jorge Alejandro , RODRÍGEZ ÁLVAREZ Moises Miguel
Published: March 2024

This study addresses the escalating problem of financial fraud, with a particular focus on credit card fraud, a phenomenon that has skyrocketed due to the increasing prevalence of online transactions. The research aims to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) systems, thereby improving the detection and prevention of fraudulent transactions. For this study, a Dense Neural Network (DNN) has been developed to predict fraudulent transactions with efficiency and accuracy. The model is based on deep learning, and given the highly unbalanced nature of the dataset, balancing techniques were employed to mitigate the bias towards the minority class and improve performance. The DNN model demonstrated robust performance, generalizability, and reliability, achieving over 99% accuracy across training, validation, and test sets. This indicates the model's potential as a powerful tool in the ongoing fight against financial fraud. The results of this study could have significant implications for the financial sector, corporations, and governments, contributing to safer and more secure financial transactions.
Impact of TQM on operational, logistical and quality performance with a moderating role of reverse supply chain
Authors:   Iqra University, Pakistan, Nawaz Noor
Published: March 2024

Many research studies established the significance of total quality management to organizational performance. However, most of the researchers focused on individual relationships. This research aims to examine an integrated model by analyzing the impact of total quality management on operational performance, logistics performance, and quality performance with moderation of revere supply chain in steel companies of Pakistan. The study used a quantitative research method to test the hypotheses by collecting data utilizing the survey questionnaire on a five-point Likert scale. For analysis, the study opted for IBM SPSS and SmartPLS as the appropriate statistical tools. This study confirms the significant relationship between total quality management and reverse supply chain. Furthermore, this study finds no significant relationship between comprehensive quality management and operational, logistics, and quality performance. The insignificance values show the lack of implementation of study variables in the study and the geological context.
Sustainable performance in advance warehousing and quality assurance through SAP: a case of Artistic Milliners
Authors:   Iqra University, Pakistan, Khalil Muhammad Wasil
Published: March 2024

Artistic Milliners is the name of Pakistan's rising textile industry. They started their journey about half a century ago, and now Artistic Milliners have become one of the leading manufacturers and the biggest exporter of household textiles and clothing. Artistic Milliners are most concerned with evaluating the new and unique methods of warehouse management processes. The best aspect of this study is that the essential purpose is to study the old and conventional methods in the field and to fulfil new times. The most challenging job of all these workers, who don't want to adjust, is to create and enforce the techniques. My research project aims to research and apply modernized methods in warehousing management in the current practice of Artistic Milliners. Fundamentally, research is focused on quantitative analysis to recognize the impacts of study variables. The consistency and methodology of the analysis are based on a single case study. Sampling methods are used based on a probabilistic process. All data was obtained from primary sources, and Artistic Milliner's officials collected organized interviews. The finding concludes that Artistic Milliners must implement the new developments for a warehouse management system with the ability to incorporate and develop the production. It will train downstream and upstream workers to boost performance.
Penerapan Technopreneurship pada Kinerja Student Startup di Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Kasmirandi Kasmirandi
Published: March 2024

Seiring berjalannya waktu, technology terus mengalami perkembangan yang menyebabkan masyarakat harus bisa beradaptasi terhadap era digitalisasi yang ada. Bergabagai pembenahan perlu terus dilakukan agar terbiasa dengan kondisi tersebut terutama dari aspek ekonomi dan pendidikan. Keberadaan mahasiswa yang diharapkan bisa membantu masyarakat dalam menghadapi era digitalisasi ini menjadi salah satu faktor yang bisa mengembangkan potensi yang dimilikinya. Hal tersebut karena adanya pemenuhan mata kuliah wajib diikuti yang mendorong pengembangan karakter mereka, seperti entrepreneurship. Keberadaan entrepreneurship ini menjadi salah satu hal yang bisa dikembangkan oleh mahasiswa itu sendiri dalam mengikuti perkembangan technology dengan cara pengembangan startup. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) technology berpengaruh terhadap kinerja student startup dimana technology dapat dimanfaatkan untuk mengembangkan berbagai macam startup, (2) entrepreneurship berpengaruh terhadap kinerja student startup dimana dengan kehadiran starup dapat mempermudah pekerjaan seorang entrepreneur, (3) technology dan entrepreneurship berpengaruh terhadap kinerja student startup dimana dengan memanfaatkan technology maka mahasiswa dapat mengembangkan startup yang bermanfaat bagi dunia entrepreneurship. Dengan demikian diharapkan kepada mahasiswa untuk terus berkarya dan mengembangkan potensi yang dimiliki dengan mengembangkan beberapa startup untuk kepentingan entrepreneurship
Analisis Perkembangan 6 (Enam) Literasi Dasar pada Pendidikan di Indonesia
Authors: Mardiana Diand , Fitriani Rina
Published: March 2024

Peningkatan kualitas literasi suatu bangsa merupakan hasil dan bukti dari keberhasilan sistem pendidikan bangsa tersebut. Masyarakat menjadi lebih berpengetahuan, informatif, kreatif dan berdaya guna. Pada akhirnya akan dapat meningkatkan national competitiveness bangsa ditengah persaingan global. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui relevansi literasi dalam era kekinian. Hal ini dilakukan dengan membandingkan makna literasi awal dengan makna literasi terkini berdasarkan perkembangan zaman. Peneliti memfokuskan kajian analisis deskriptif mengenai 6 (enam) literasi dasar yang memanfaatkan data kualitatif menjadi informasi deskriptif. Informasi dalam penelitian ini dijabarkan berbentuk deskripsi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan dengan menerapkan budaya literasi seperti membaca, berfikir dan menulis baik sebelum maupun sesudah proses pembelajaran di sekolah, rumah atau di masyarakat akan meningkatkan Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration dan Creativity.
Pengaruh Sosial Media Facebook Pada Penjualan Studi Kasus Pada UMKM Group Wisata Kuliner Pringsewu
Authors: Atmaja I Made Dwiki , Maradona I Made Suteja , Diana Komang Tiara Setia
Published: March 2024

The current development of technology has enabled many small and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM) marketers, particularly those in the snack food industry, to utilize social media as a means of promotion and sales. This has encouraged UMKM to create accounts on platforms such as Facebook. They actively engage with their customers on social media, hoping that this interaction will boost their product sales. This research aims to describe the activities undertaken by UMKM on Facebook and understand the influence of the Facebook social media platform on UMKM sales in Pringsewu Regency. The sample for this study consists of 160 respondents from culinary UMKM in Pringsewu. The sampling method used was purpose sampling, measured by the Hair formula. The data type is quantitative, and the data source is primary data. The data collection technique involves the use of questionnaires. The data analysis technique includes validity testing, reliability testing, simple regression analysis, and hypothesis testing with the assistance of the SPSS 2.0 for Windows program. Based on the validity test results, the variables are valid because the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Measure of Sampling Adequacy (KMO MSA) value for the social media variable (X) is 0.628 > 0.50 with a significance of 0.000, and the sales variable (Y) is 0.683 > 0.50 with a significance of 0.000. The reliability test shows reliable results because the Cronbach's Alpha value exceeds > 0.60. In the simple regression analysis, the regression coefficient for the Facebook social media variable is 0.166. The results of the T-test indicate that the significance value for Facebook social media (X) on sales is 0.045 < 0.05, and the t-value 2.021 > the t-table value 1.975. In conclusion, there is a significant influence of Facebook social media on sales.
Improvement of Lampung Police Services Through Siger Precision Lampung 21 (PSP-21)
Authors: Hasibuan MS , Nurdadyansyah Nathan , Rifai M. Arif , Bintono Wahyu , Andrianto Doni , Japal Adam
Published: March 2024

Police services using information technology are developing rapidly. The development of this service is an instruction from the National Police Chief as the head of the police force. However, the police service does not yet have an integration feature that is able to provide the public with access to one application, so all services will be easily accessible. This research builds an integration service named Siger Presisi Police (PSP) 21. This service can be accessed using the website and mobile. In PSP 21 there are panic button service features, the latest information and other application services such as online samsat, online sim, e-yanduan, e-dumasan and skck. The results of this study indicate that the level of community satisfaction has increased as evidenced by the number of accesses made to the PSP21 application.
Analisis Permendikbud Ristek Nomor 30 Tahun 2021 terhadap Fenomena Kekerasan Seksual di Lingkungan Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Anggraeni Erwindya Julia
Published: March 2024

Kekerasan seksual di Perguruan Tinggi memerlukan perhatian khusus dari berbagai pihak terutama pemerintah sebagai lembaga yang berwenang untuk menyusun regulasi yang berkenaan dengan kekerasan seksual di lingkungan Perguruan Tinggi. Upaya perlindungan dari kekerasan seksual merupakan tanggung jawab negara yang memiliki kewajiban untuk memenuhi Hak Asasi Manusia setiap warga negara yang di dalamnya mencakup civitas akademika. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui analisis Permendikbud Ristek No. 30 Tahun 2021 terhadap fenomena kekerasan seksual di lingkungan Perguruan Tinggi. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian kepustakaan (library study) dan metode pendekatan hukum normatif atau library law research. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dengan meningkatnya jumlah kasus kekerasan seksual di lingkungan Perguruan Tinggi, maka fenomena tersebut akhirnya mendorong Kemendikbud Ristek untuk menciptakan regulasi yang berkenaan dengan peraturan mengenai pencegahan dan penanganan kekerasan seksual. Regulasi ini kemudian diberi nama Permendikbud Ristek (Peraturan Kementrian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi) No. 30 Tahun 2021. Oleh karena itu, Peraturan Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi No. 30 Tahun 2021 menjadi suatu tindak lanjut dari keseriusan pemerintah dalam menangani kasus kekerasan seksual di lingkungan Perguruan Tinggi.
Optimizing Auditor Performance : Examining the Mediating Role of Communication in the Work Environment
Authors: Indrastuti Sri , Mardianty Desy , Hasan Hazwari , Nugroho Gilang
Published: March 2024

This research has high significance in the context of operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Riau Province Inspectorate Office as well as improving employee performance. There is a lack of research regarding the role of communication, so researchers explore it further through a deeper understanding of the interaction between communication and the work environment and provide valuable insights for management to improve internal communication strategies, manage the work environment, and design policies that support the performance of auditor employees. This research approach is quantitative, with sampling using a cluster random sampling technique involving 121 auditor respondents. Data analysis was carried out using SEM with SMART PLS 4 processing. Research findings suggest that the work environment influences auditor performance and communication contributes as mediation, which strengthens the influence of the work environment on auditor performance. In conclusion, communication plays a role in mediating the influence of the work environment on the performance of auditors at the Riau Province Inspectorate Office. Thus, these findings can be used as a basis for developing more effective management strategies by prioritizing the role of communication in improving the quality of auditor performance.
Unveiling the Symphony of Economic Policies on Corporate Financial Performance: A Quantitative Revelation through SMARTPLS Analysis
Authors: Hapsari Ambar Tri
Published: March 2024

This research investigates the influence of economic stimulus policy, fiscal policy, and the solvency risk of companies on their financial performance. Utilizing a quantitative approach, the study adopts regression analysis through SMARTPLS to analyze the data. Primary data for the variables - impact of economic stimulus policy, solvency risk of companies, and fiscal policy - were gathered, along with secondary data over a five-year period pertaining to the financial performance variable. The dataset was derived from 26 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI). The findings reveal that both economic stimulus policy and fiscal policy exert a positive and significant effect on financial performance. In contrast, the solvency risk of companies does not exhibit a significant impact. This outcome suggests that while macroeconomic policies facilitate an environment conducive to financial growth, the internal risk management and financial structuring of a company play a critical role in leveraging these external benefits. The study underscores the importance of strategic internal management and effective risk mitigation practices in enhancing and sustaining financial performance amidst varying economic policies.
Service Quality and Organizational Culture on Taxpayer Compliance
Authors: Jumawan Jumawan , Supardi Supardi , Yulianah Yulianah , Achmad Willya
Published: March 2024

This research analyzes the influence of service quality and organizational culture on taxpayer compliance. The research approach used is quantitative research using survey methods. The data collection technique used in this research was a Likert scale questionnaire. The research sample comprised 100 taxpayer respondents at the Sumedang Regency Primary Tax Service Office. The research results show that service quality and organizational culture partially and simultaneously influence taxpayer compliance. This research contributes to understanding the factors influencing taxpayer compliance, especially regarding service quality and organizational culture. The results of this research can be used as a basis for increasing taxpayer compliance through improving service quality and developing a conducive organizational culture.
Pengaruh Kompetensi Sumber Daya Manusia, Penerapan Standar Akuntansi Pemerintahan Terhadap Kualitas Laporan Keuangan Pemerintah Dengan Sistem Pengendalian Internal Pada SKPD Kota Kupang
Authors: Hale Indry , Bria Enjelia , Nahak Lidya , Bouk Ory , Sutal Diana
Published: March 2024

Organisasi sektor publik dalam praktiknya kini mulai diwarnai dengan munculnya fenomena untuk menguatkan akuntabilitas atas kinerja organisasi-organisasi publik tersebut, baik pusat maupun daerah. Pemerintah merupakan substansi pelapor yang harus membuat laporan keuangan sebagai bentuk pertanggung jawabannya karena: (a) pemerintah sebagai penguasa dan pengendali sumber-sumber dana kepada publik, (b) penggunaan sumber-sumber tersebut berdampak luas bagi kesejahteraan publik. Pemerintahan dituntut untuk melakukan tata kelola yang lebih baik, terutama dalam penyampaian informasi keuangan pemerintah pusat maupun pemerintah daerah. Pemerintah didorong untuk menyajikan laporan keuangan yang tertib, transparan, efektif, efisien, ekonomis dan sesuai dengan peraturan perundang-undangan. 1 Tempat Dan Waktu Penelitian Penelitian ini dilakukan di Pemerintah Daerah Kota Kupang. Respon dalam penelitian ini adalah pegawai Bagian Keuangan pada Dinas-Dinas di Kota Kupang. Adapun, waktu penelitian adalah selama lima (5) bulan terhitung dari bulan Maret- Juli 2023.. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi sumber daya manusia, penerapan standar akuntansi pemerintahan berpengaruh terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan pemerintah dengan Sistem Pengendalian Internal Pada SKPD Kota Kupang.
Akuntansi Belis Dalam Adat Perkawinan Etnis Masyarakat Ngada
Authors: Kaka Maria Stefania Dea , Faga Rosalia , Tanenofunan Theresia , Luma Maria Angelina Mau , Lian Yohanes Pemandi
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini membahas praktik akuntansi belis dalam adat perkawinan etnis masyarakat Ngada di Nusa Tenggara Timur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang konsep akuntansi belis dan praktik perkawinan etnis Ngada. Melalui eksplorasi proses perkawinan, efektivitas penerapan perkawinan etnis Ngada di era modern, dan penerapan ilmu akuntansi dalam perkawinan etnis Ngada, penelitian ini mengungkap keterkaitan antara akuntansi dan adat perkawinan serta implikasi ekonomi dan sosial dari belis. Dalam konteks budaya, belis memiliki makna mendalam dalam ikatan kekerabatan, dan penerapan ilmu akuntansi juga relevan dalam pengelolaan aset dan nilai-nilai dalam kehidupan berumah tangga. Penelitian merekomendasikan pendalaman lebih lanjut terkait pengaruh perubahan sosial, ekonomi, dan nilai-nilai generasi muda terhadap praktik perkawinan etnis Ngada di zaman modern, serta melibatkan wawancara langsung dengan masyarakat Ngada untuk mendapatkan sudut pandang mereka terkait praktik perkawinan dan penerapan ilmu akuntansi dalam konteks budaya mereka.
Peran Literasi Keuangan Terhadap Pengelolaan Keuangan Mahasiswa Akuntansi Unwira Angkatan 2022 Yang Bertempat Tinggal Di Kos
Authors: Kehi Mathildis Joanina , Tukan Lydia Longley Brigita Djawa , Caravario Leonardus , Lian Yohanes Pemandi
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran literasi keuangan dalam pengelolaan keuangan mahasiswa Akuntansi yang bertempat tinggal di kos. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan melakukan wawancara kepada responden, yaitu jumlah mahasiswa akuntansi Angkatan 2020 yang bertempat tinggal di kos dengan jumlah 50 orang dari total 100 orang.teknik analisis data yang dilakukan adalah dengan mengajukan beberapa indicator pertanyaan seputar dana yang mereka peroleh, pengunaan dana, manajemen risiko , dan perencanaan masa depan oleh mahasiswa akuntansi dan  disampaikan dalam bentuk teks naratif dan dalam bentuk tabel. Dengan hasil penelitian menunjukkan masih banyak mahasiswa Akuntansi yang belum sepenunya menerapkan peran dari literasi keuangan dalam mengelola keuangan yang mereka miliki. Hal ini menjadi bukti bahwasanya literasi keuangan belum berperan penting dalam kehidupan mahasiswa akuntansi yang bertempat tinggal di kos.
Penetapan Nilai Mahar Dalam Suku-Suku Perkawinan Di NTT
Authors: Jena Marie Teresa Avilla Manbait , Kenas Familia Fernanda , Hartono Margareth Joane Prima , Sartin Maria Oktavia , Lian Yohanes Pemandi
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penetapan nilai mahar pada suku-suku di Nusa Tenggara Timur. Teknik analisis data, yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kegiatan analisis deskriptif kualitatif dimana pekerjaannya mencakup cara-cara pengumpulan, menyusun, mengelola, menyajikan, dan menganalisis data. Penelitian ini dilakukan Kota Kupang dengan mengambil daerah Nusa Tenggara Timur secara keseluruhan yang menjadi pokok pembahasan mengenai nilai mahar suku-suku di Nusa  Tenggara Timur. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data, yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu studi keputusan dan wawancara. Dalam penelitian ini, variabel yang digunakan yaitu  Mahar pada suku-suku di Nusa Tenggara Timur.
Pengaruh Kenaikan Bahan Pokok Terhadap Anak Kos
Authors: Baun Maria , Fahik Gracella Pasquela , Setiawan Dismas Ervanmere , Sae Don Oscar Filius , Lian Yohanes Pemandi
Published: March 2024

Salah satu masalah yang sering terjadi di Indonesia adalah mengenai kenaikan harga bahan pokok yang belakangan ini kian menjadi masalah yang serius, biasanya disebabkan karena adanya faktor iklim dan cuaca yang tidak menentu. Sehingga menyebabkan Petani gagal panen, akibatnya distribusi ke masyarakat menjadi berkurang. kemudian faktor infrastruktur seperti jalan yang rusak dapat menghambat jalur distribusi. Kemudian yang terakhir dipengaruhi oleh kondisi daerahnya. Ketiga faktor tersebut yang dapat mempengaruhi fluktuasi harga di setiap daerah. Kenaikan harga ini akan dapat mengurangi konsumsi masyarakat, dikarenakan pendapatan masyarakat lebih kecil darpada tingkat konsumsi yang berakibat meningkatknya jumlah kemiskinan. Maka peran pemerintah sangat dibutuhkan untuk menyelesaikan masalah kenaikan harga bagi orang, maupun keluarga yang tidak mampu sehingga kenaikan harga bukan lagi menjadi masalah serius yang harus dicari jalan keluarnya.
National Courts Proposing Answers to the Questions Referred for Preliminary Ruling
Authors: Petrić Davor
Published: March 2024

In the preliminary ruling procedure under Article 267 TFEU, national courts refer questions of interpretation of EU law to the Court of Justice of the EU. At times, national courts not only ask questions but immediately propose answers to those questions. Recently, this kind of behaviour of national courts has attracted increased scholarly attention. In this article, I focus on these situations in two aspects. First, I analyse a selected set of references for preliminary ruling received by the Court of Justice between 2018 and 2020 to see how often the Court gets to the same answers to the referred questions as proposed by national courts. Second, I reflect on the factors that could make an impact on this practice. Among them are judicial resources and specialisation in EU law-related matters on the one hand, and values and interests that are promoted by specific answers on the other. More specifically, it appears that when national courts take into consideration and invoke most or all relevant arguments, as well as when they propose integrationist outcomes, the Court of Justice tends to reach the same answers they suggest. These observations in the end lead to a number of important questions about the national courts’ enforcement and interpretation of EU law and the viability of their role of “EU courts” more broadly.
Schiedsgerichtliche Exklusivität versus staatlicher Kontrollvorbehalt: Die ICSID-Konvention im Visier des BGH
Authors: Castro José Miguel León Pacas
Published: March 2024

Investor-Staat-Schiedsklauseln aus Investitionsschutzabkommen zwischen EU-Mitgliedstaaten hat der EuGH 2018 im Fall Achmea für unionsrechtswidrig erklärt. Damit hat der EuGH eine dogmatische Präzedenz etabliert, denen mitgliedstaatliche Gerichte bei der Kontrolle solcher Verfahren Folge zu leisten haben. Die bisherigen Verfahren vor mitgliedstaatlichen Gerichten beschränkten sich dabei auf Schiedsverfahren, die unweigerlich der lex loci arbitri und damit dem Zugriff durch staatliche Gerichte unterlagen. Die deutsche Gerichtsbarkeit war nunmehr erstmals im Intra-EU-Kontext mit ICSID-Schiedsverfahren konfrontiert. ICSID-Verfahren beanspruchen nach den ihnen zugrundeliegenden Regularien eine Exklusivität und damit eine Sperrwirkung gegenüber staatsgerichtlichen Kontrollmechanismen. So stellte sich für die deutsche Gerichtsbarkeit die Frage, ob zur Durchsetzung des Unionsrechtsvorrangs dennoch die Möglichkeit besteht, ICSID-Verfahren einer gerichtlichen Kontrolle zu unterziehen.
Programming an Interactive Map to Enhance Clients’ Participation in Site Selection of E-Marketing in Cairo and Giza Governorates: Egypt
Authors: Alkot Mohamed Reda , Ahmed Sayed Sayed
Published: March 2024

Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) is concerned with structuring and taking decisions involving multiple criteria. Integrated with Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, MCDA can be used to select the best locations for any investment project. However, not all investors/clients have the required skills to use these specialised methods and programmes. Also, there may be incompatibility between the consultant and the end user in the end results. Therefore, this research aims to program a web-based Decision Support Engine (DSE) to facilitate the decision-making process and involve the end user in such process in an easy interactive manner. The proposed DSE was applied on E-marketing applied study in Cairo and Giza governorates. Data were collected by electronic questionnaire (928 Questionnaires) that was processed by SPSS, to create the geodatabase used by Django web framework to build the DSE. The end result of DSE is producing an Interactive Map to support clients’ decision-making in an easy manner.
Potent Insecticide Plant
Authors: André Barroso José
Published: March 2024

In this chapter, we will address the effectiveness of these two powerful insecticidal plant species on the survival of eggs and larvae of Bemisia spp. (Hemiptera), Sordidus spp. (Coleoptera) and Spodoptera spp. (Lepidoptera). To obtain the essential oil, the cold pressing method described by Pinheiro and adapted by Barroso was used, where 900 g of seeds of the plant material was placed in the oven at a temperature of 45 ± 2°C for 48 h, then the seeds were crushed in a Britânia Diamante Black 4 blender at a speed of 900 W. It was pressed manually in an oil press machine. The resulting aqueous material was placed in a container and sealed with parafilm to prevent evaporation. It was left to rest in the dark at a temperature of 18 ± 2°C in an oven for 48 h. It was decanted to separate the essential oil and then filtered to remove suspended solid particles. For the Bioensio with eggs and larvae, four flasks covered with fine mesh were used, each containing 50 eggs of each species, at a temperature of 25 ± 2°C. For both cases, 2 ml of essential oil from the three prepared solutions was used. It was verified that: the essential oils of Ricinus communis are effective on the mortality of Bemisia spp., Spodoptera spp. and Sordidus spp. larvae, reaching 100% mortality in 7, 9 and 9 days of exposure, respectively; the essential oils of Azadirachta indica are effective on the mortality of Bemisiaspp., Spodoptera spp. and Sordidus spp. larvae, reaching 100% mortality in 9, 7 and 6 days of exposure, respectively; the solution of Azadirachta indica and Ricinus communis was the most effective in achieving mortality on Bemissia spp., Spodoptera spp. and Sordidus spp. in 5, 4 and 5 days, respectively.
The Evolving Landscape of Colonoscopy: Recent Developments and Complication Management
Authors: Patel Riya , Patel Shivani , Momin Ilyas , Shah Shreeraj
Published: March 2024

Colorectal cancer is globally recognized as the third most prevalent cancer, highlighting the crucial role of colonoscopy in diagnosis and therapeutic interventions. This medical procedure has demonstrated its effectiveness in preventing colorectal cancer and investigating a wide range of gastrointestinal symptoms. It has long been acknowledged as the gold standard for screening colorectal cancer. The primary objective of this analysis is to outline diverse range of complications associated with preparatory phase of colonoscopy, especially among hospitalized patients, including those with potentially life-threatening conditions. The ultimate aim is to elucidate strategies to prevent complications during the preparatory phase of colonoscopy. The real-time visual feed produced by endoscopic camera allows for the detection of abnormal growth of the colonic wall. This capability facilitates the assessment, biopsy, and removal of mucosal lesions through various biopsy instruments accessible via specialized channels. With its multifaceted utility, colonoscopy has become a frontline approach in making colorectal cancer a preventable and early-detectable disease over the past few decades. Common complications associated with colonoscopy include occurrences like vomiting, nosebleeds, abdominal pain, and acute diarrhoea. This review primarily focuses on developments that have transpired over the past five years, leading to changes in multiple aspects of colonoscopy.
The efficacy of social welfare in social policy: Challenges, prospects and a way forward in Social Work Practise with young refugee women in Zimbabwe
Authors: Portia Tendengu Tariro
Published: March 2024

In the world of social work and related professions and disciplines, policy and welfare provisioning is everywhere. Some would say that over the past 10–15 years there has been a veritable explosion of policy-making. Social policy can be regarded as referring to the actions taken within society to develop and deliver services for people in order to meet their needs for social welfare and well-being. Social policy explores a plethora of social, political, ideological and institutional context within which welfare is produced, distributed and consumed. It seeks to provide an account of the processes which contribute to or detract from welfare, and it does this within a normative framework which involves with broad-based social phenomena is, in principle, no different from putting in place arrangements for dealing with issues at home. A desktop review was used in accordance with the case study for the study, and qualitative and qualitative research methods were used to gather data collected from the research. Data collection methods that were used included observations, focus group discussions and interviews. The study recommends that social workers should be equipped with the practical applicability of social welfare with refugees in policy making, coordination and implementation.
Information Hiding and Copyrights
Authors: Isloure Araujo Istteffanny
Published: March 2024

This chapter explores the use of steganography on digital files and produces an enhanced technique that addresses the major vulnerabilities that make algorithms less reliable in securing data. Through a review of historical techniques in the field, the study identifies weaknesses in the algorithms to improve security and increase capacity using different techniques. One of the approaches proposed in this study involves a distributed method, which is simple, clear, low-cost, and agile. The study also analyses data manipulation and embedding processes in different files and for different purposes, such as vulnerabilities or placeholders exploited by criminals distributing viruses over the internet using Steganography. The results of the study can help forensic analysts identify secret content and raise awareness about protecting against eavesdropping data on devices. The study proposes a new scheme to improve Steganography called DSoBMP, together with guideline materials that have been published in four international peer-reviewed journals, including Springer and used as a stepping stone to collaborate in a worldwide book publication.
Present and Future Perspective of Soybean Cultivation as Important Crop in DRC
Authors: W.A. Kabangu Justin Mudibu , Kabwe Constant Nkongolo , Mbuyi Adrien Kalonji
Published: March 2024

Soya [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] is a relatively new vegetable in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It is one of the most important legumes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and has an important role in its contribution to food and industry and from an agronomic point of view. Several activities have been carried out in favor of this crop since its introduction in the country until today. This document presents the activities and methods used in the DRC to genetically improve soybean cultivation.
Evaluation of Bone Density Changes Before and After One Year of Denosumab (Prolia) Administration in Osteoporosis Patients
Authors: G. Soroosh Mohsen , Kazemi Atie , Ahkiani Mohsen
Published: March 2024

Background: Osteoporosis, a widespread disease associated with aging, is characterized by a decrease in bone tissue density. With the global population aging, numerous studies aim to present methods for preventing or treating this disease to avoid pathological fractures by preserving bone density. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the changes in bone density in females with osteoporosis before and after receiving denosumab for at least one year. Methods: This clinical trial was conducted on 202 patients with osteoporosis who were referred to two private clinics in Tehran between 2019 and 2020. Each patient received two subcutaneous injections of 60 mg denosumab (Prolia) once every six months. Bone density was measured using the DXA method, and the T-score and the risk of bone fracture were calculated and compared using the FRAX instrument before drug administration and six months after the second dose injection. Results: The average age of the participants was 69.0 ± 8.0 years. Significant differences were observed in vertebral bone density (-2.55 ± 0.06 to -2.00 ± 0.07) and femur bone density (-2.10 ± 0.10 to -1.88 ± 0.06) before and after denosumab treatment (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the risk of major fractures (23.0 ± 1.9 to 18.9 ± 1.5) and hip fractures (8.5 ± 1.3 to 5.7 ± 0.9) significantly decreased before and after treatment with denosumab (P < 0.05). A significant improvement in bone density was observed across all age groups of patients before and after treatment with denosumab (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Denosumab significantly reduces the risk of bone fractures and enhances bone density in postmenopausal women. It proves to be an effective medication for reducing the increased risk of fractures in postmenopausal women and for improving their bone density.
Reconstruction of Trachea Defect by Composite of PLGA/FG Materials with Differentiated Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in a Dog Model
Authors: Pestehei Seyed Khalil , Ghiasi Mahdieh
Published: March 2024

Background: Various types of xenogeneic stem cells with composite structures are employed in tissue-engineered tracheal reconstruction. Objectives: Human adipose tissue-derived stem cells have been investigated as an excellent cell source for tissues, characterized by the absence of major histocompatibility complex-II expression. Methods: The human adipose stem cells/fibrin glue group was established by cultivating stem cells on constructs composed of fibrin glue, followed by differentiation. Additionally, undifferentiated human adipose tissue-derived stem cells were seeded on polylactic-glycolic acid and transplanted into a 1 × 3.0 cm cartilage ring within a tracheal defect model. The groups were organized as follows: Differentiated human adipose stem cells/fibrin glue/polylactic-glycolic acid (DHASCs/FG/PLGA) (group 1), fibrin glue/PLGA without cells (FG/PLGA) (group 2), and PLGA/sterile normal saline as a control (PLGA/SNS) (group 3). Expression of cartilage-specific markers and tracheal cartilage formation were evaluated after 2 weeks (in vitro groups: Chondrogenic DHASCs/FG and HASCs/FG) and 2 months later (in vivo groups) using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or histology results, respectively. Results: No regenerated cartilage was observed in the control and group 2 tracheal cartilage defects. However, cartilage pieces were formed in the defect area where the DHASCs/FG/PLGA group was implanted, indicating the potential for cartilage tissue repair facilitated by the natural and complex structure. Conclusions: The combination of synthetic and natural scaffolds demonstrates promise as a suitable structure for repairing cartilage defects.
Efficacy of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review
Authors: Samadi Shahram , Mehrain Aflatoon , Kheirollahi Amirhossein , Baradaran Mohammadbagher , Arab Bafrani Melika
Published: March 2024

Context: Obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders, and it is associated with several conditions, including cardiovascular diseases and neuropsychiatric events. Due to its significant burden and increasing prevalence, the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea is of great importance. Evidence Acquisition: Continuous airway pressure (CPAP) has been the standard treatment for managing clinically significant obstructive sleep apnea in recent decades. However, compliance with CPAP treatment is as low as 60% in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Additionally, CPAP only suppresses respiratory disturbances during sleep while using the devices and does not provide a permanent resolution. Given the limitations of prevalent treatments for obstructive sleep apnea, various alternative therapies have been explored. Among these, acupuncture is a traditional yet novel treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Acupuncture is widely accepted by many people and specialists in different fields and is commonly used to treat various conditions. Several studies have shown that acupuncture effectively improves the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). In this review article, we conducted a comprehensive literature search to assess the impact of acupuncture on obstructive sleep apnea. Our findings suggest that acupuncture may represent an effective and safe therapy option for individuals dealing with obstructive sleep apnea. Results: Acupuncture may also assist patients with obstructive sleep apnea in enhancing their oxygen saturation and improving their sleep quality. This discovery holds particular significance for individuals with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. However, it is worth noting that methodological weaknesses in most of the trials in this field may overstate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture therapy. Conclusions: Further high-quality randomized clinical trials are warranted to establish the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for obstructive sleep apnea patients.