bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Features of changes in the number and composition of the microbiome of the rhizosphere of winter wheat in the process of ontogeny
Authors: Honchar Anastasia , Tonkha Oksana , Patyka Mykola , Makarchuk O. S.
Published: September 2023

In agroecosystems, microorganisms are the main factor in the soil formation process, plant nutrition and phytosanitary condition of the soil. All measures aimed at restoring soil fertility and increasing productivity, environmental safety of agricultural production, are closely related to the activity of microorganisms. Increased local activity, biomass and diversity of microbiota are one of the most important characteristics that distinguish the rhizosphere from the total soil volume. The purpose of the research was to study the number and composition of the microbial complex of the rhizosphere of grain crops (winter wheat of different varieties of domestic selection) in the process of ontogenesis. To conduct a set of microbiological studies, soil samples (typical chernozem) were selected and prepared in compliance with standard requirements for sample preparation and storage in laboratory conditions. Analysis of rhizosphere soil samples was carried out on variants of different varieties of winter wheat of domestic selection. The number of soil microorganisms was determined by seeding suspensions on nutrient media according to generally accepted methods in microbiology. The determination of the total microbial biomass in the soil was carried out by the rehydration method, and the intensity of soil “breathing”, in terms of CO2 release and O2 absorption, was determined by the manometric method (Warburg apparatus). It was found that winter wheat varieties affected the formation of the microbiome of typical chernozem. The number and composition of the microbial complex of the rhizosphere of winter wheat in the process of ontogenesis changes significantly, especially in terms of the ratio of the number of spore-forming and non-spore forms of microorganisms under the same conditions of agricultural technology for growing crops. The rhizosphere's total pool of saprotrophic microorganisms shows biomass variability and changes in favour of ecoplastic bacilli. An increase in the number of spore-forming bacteria to 4.2 x 107 CFU/g was found in the variants of cultivation of certain varieties. Cultivation of different varieties of winter wheat demonstrates stable indicators of CO2 emission intensity – from 5.2 to 7.0. A similar trend can be traced in the absorption rate of O2 (no more than 5.3-6.8)
Determination of pesticide residues by chromatographic methods for food safety
Authors: Tereshchenko Nataliia , Kursenko О. , Khyzhan О. , Khyzhan Olena , Bobunov Oleksandr , Kovshun Lidiia
Published: September 2023

The paper presents a methodology for the preparation of samples of oilseeds, lettuce leaves, apple fruits for the study of xenobiotics by chromatographic control of the following chemical groups of pesticides: benzimidazole derivatives, anilinopyrimidine derivatives, bipyridyl derivatives. The following processes are considered: homogenisation of the sample, purification of the extract by solid-phase or liquid-liquid extraction methods, obtaining of plant extract, and obtaining of analytes extract. For fine-grained homogenised samples of sunflower seeds, the optimal raw material-extractant ratio is 1:20, for paste-like homogenised samples of apple fruit – 1:10, and for liquid samples of homogenised lettuce – 1:5. Analysis of the distribution of xenobiotics parameter in the octane/water system (log Pow), reference data on dielectric constant and dipole moment of solvents allowed identifying extractants capable of dissolving and removing xenobiotics from raw materials. It has been found that a mixture of acetonitrile and methanol (4:1) should be used for the extraction of benzimidazole derivatives and anilinopyrimidine derivatives, bipyridyl derivatives are best extracted with methanolic trifluoroacetic acid (9.5:0.5). The content of xenobiotics in extracts obtained from samples artificially enriched with xenobiotics was quantitatively analysed. Xenobiotics were removed from samples of crop products containing traces of fat. The most difficult process of sample preparation is the process of extracting sunflower seeds. The content of xenobiotics in extracts obtained from samples artificially enriched with analytes is affected by the temperature at which the process takes place and the duration of extraction. Based on the chemical composition of the sample matrix and the list of analytes, the conditions of the variable component of the methodology are proposed: obtaining plant extracts under the action of selective solvents, homogenised raw material-solvent with constant stirring of the extraction system at a speed of 180-200 rpm, or when exposed to ultrasonic vibrations at a frequency of 37 kHz from 4 °C to 25 °C for 5-25 minutes. Control of the qualitative and quantitative composition of the studied plant extracts and extracts of analytes was studied by methods of high-performance liquid and gas chromatography (liquid and gas) with mass-selective detectors
WAYFINDING SEBAGAI MEDIA PENUNJANG DESTINATION BRANDING KAMPUNG KREATIF DAGO POJOK
Authors: Febriani Gadis
Published: September 2023

Kampung Kreatif Dago Pojok sebagai sebuah objek destinasi yang mengusung konsep kampung wisata di Bandung yang ditunjuk oleh UNESCO sebagai salah satu Kota Kreatif Dunia memiliki Brand Identity yang cukup kuat. KKDP memiliki banyak potensi produk kreatif dan aktivitas kebudayaan yang ditawarkan kepada pengunjung, namun pengunjung mengalami kesulitan akses informasi sehingga tidak bisa merasakan pengalaman KKDP secara maksimal. Dengan menggunakan metode design thinking penulis mencoba menggali permasalahan yang ada di area KKDP dan menawarkan solusi dengan memanfaatkan potensi dari warga sendiri. Wayfinding dan peta lokasi KKDP memberikan solusi sebagai media informasi kepada pengunjung yang membaur dengan tampilan visual area KKDP yang memiliki banyak mural. Peta dan wayfinding memberikan informasi berupa lokasi pengunjung, aktivitas, serta produk unik yang ditawarkan oleh masing-masing RT yang dikelompokkan berdasarkan warna sehingga pengunjung bisa memutuskan sendiri pengalaman yang diinginkan. Perancangan peta dan wayfinding ini sebagai garis besar dan acuan desain dengan memperhitungkan elemen visual, seperti pemilihan warna, simbol, dan tipografi untuk kemudian eksekusi dan pengerjaan peta serta wayfinding ini diserahkan kepada pemuda kampung untuk memanfaatkan potensi masyarakat sekitar.
STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI VISUAL EDUKASI INSECURITY SEBAGAI DAMPAK PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL PADA REMAJA PEREMPUAN
Authors: Valentina Anny , Putri Grivenna Lavender , Valiani Valiani , Putri Olivia Halim
Published: September 2023

Media sosial yang marak digunakan oleh remaja dapat memberikan dampak positif maupun negatif. Beberapa dampak positifnya yaitu dapat membantu menemukan jati diri, meningkatkan kemampuan bersosialisasi, mengejar minat bakat, dan lainnya. Di sisi lain, penggunaan media sosial juga memiliki dampak negatif yaitu rasa ketidakpercayaan diri yang sering dialami oleh remaja terutama perempuan. Rasa tidak percaya diri ini muncul ketika melihat orang lain memiliki kehidupan yang jauh lebih baik di media sosial sehingga remaja akan cenderung merasa gagal ketika tidak mencapai standar media sosial tersebut. Kelebihan yang dimiliki orang lain tersebut seharusnya dapat menjadi motivasi pengembangan diri dan tidak menjadi penghambat kemampuan yang telah ada dalam diri masing- masing. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui observasi, studi pustaka, survei, dan wawancara focus group pada remaja perempuan usia akhir dengan rentang usia 18-21 tahun. Wawancara ini dilaksanakan secara virtual dikarenakan situasi kondisi saat ini tidak memungkinkan adanya wawancara secara langsung atau tatap muka. Penelitian ini juga bertujuan untuk menemukan atau membuat strategi komunikasi visual guna memberikan edukasi kepada remaja perempuan usia akhir agar terhindar dari insecurity sebagai efek dari media sosial.
GUTTA TAMARIND: OLAHAN VISUAL BAHASA RUPA MENGGUNAKAN MATERIAL RAMAH LINGKUNGAN
Authors: Budiman Iman , Alya Shopia Himatul , Pandanwangi Ariesa
Published: September 2023

Bahasa rupa telah mengalami banyak perkembangan. Salah satunya adalah pengembangan teknis dari segi materialnya. Salah satu teknik unik dalam penciptaan bahasa rupa adalah teknik gutta tamarind yang menggunakan bahan dasar biji asam jawa yang dihaluskan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pemanfaatan biji asam jawa sebagai media alternatif dalam berkarya. Gutta tamarind populer karena material yang digunakan menyerupai material untuk membatik. Akan tetapi, pada proses penggunaannya, gutta tamarind yang juga dikenal dengan sebutan cold wax tidak memerlukan kompor pemanas seperti pada lilin panas membatik pada umumnya. Pada penelitian kali ini akan dibahas tentang proses pembuatan lilin dingin dari bubuk biji asam jawa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan mempelajari pembuatan lilin dingin gutta tamarind secara bertahap. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa teknik gutta tamarind dalam proses pembuatan lukisan tekstil atau lukisan wastra menghasilkan karakter yang tidak kalah unik dan indah.
Reconstruction of stadiums: A case study of Ukraine
Authors: Chub Oleksandr , Kreizer Iryna
Published: September 2023

Motives: In Ukraine, stadiums have been built in line with global design and construction standards. Light and color play an important role in the design process, and traditional regional forms and ornaments have been incorporated into conceptual designs. The construction or reconstruction of stadium is fraught with numerous problems due to the need to separate different categories of spectators, ensure spectator comfort, and decrease project costs.Aim: The aim of this article was to analyze and compare the condition of Ukrainian stadiums in 2020 and 2022–23, to identify the reasons for poor stadium maintenance, and to propose solutions to these problems.Results: The main characteristics and design concepts of Ukrainian stadiums were described. The existing problems were identified in each stadium, and potential solutions were proposed. Stadium reconstruction projects were reviewed, and their strengths and weaknesses were described.
Cultural transcendence and urban-rural linkages of fairs in the Central Andes of Peru
Authors: Rodriguez-Valverde Yuslet Roxi , Quiroz-Anchirayco Jasmin de los Angeles , Morales-Dávila Carlos Esteban
Published: September 2023

Motives: In the public space of the city of Jauja, culturally significant fairs have been held since the times of the Inca Empire. The diversity of agricultural production in Mantaro Valley favors the emergence of fairs as the main sites for the sale and exchange of local products in the city. The following research question was formulated: what is the physical and spatial impact of the activities organized in public space on fairs, the city, and the region?Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze the physical and spatial impact of fairs in Mantaro Valley, and to explore fairs as urban-rural linkages in urban public spaces. The research methodology involved participatory observation and a review of local urban policies.Results: The results of the study indicate that fairs promote social coexistence. The typological diversity of fairs at the architectural level, their spatial organization, and impact on the urban structure of Jauja were identified.
Water resources management scenarios and transboundary hydro-political concerns in Iran’s eastern border areas
Authors: Mottaghi Afshin , Jafarpour Ghalehteimouri Kamran , Ghareh-Beygi Mosayeb
Published: September 2023

Motives: Since the main sources of some rivers are located in neighbouring countries, hydrological issues in the eastern part of Iran are critical. The water dispute between Iran and the neighbouring Afghanistan is related to environmental issues and human health.Aim: The aim of this study was to demonstrate how transboundary water conflicts increase human vulnerability through economic issues such as reduced productivity in the agricultural sector.Results: The study’s originality lies in the application of the positive mathematical programming approach to the agricultural sector, specifically in evaluating the impact of water pricing policies on crop selection and irrigation water use. A quadratic cost function was calibrated to develop three scenarios of water resources consumption (30%, 40%, and 70% reduction for farmers in group 1, and 10%, 25%, and 75% reduction for farmers in group 2) and price increase (70%, 80%, and 100% increase). The calibration of the quadratic cost function revealed an increase in irrigation efficiency (water resources consumption) as well as an increase in the region’s irrigated area.
The Evocative wardrobe : establishing emotional durability to accelerate circular economy in fashion
Authors:   Department of Integrated Design, Faculty of Architecture,University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Fernando N. , Rathnayaka R.
Published: September 2023

Global fashion waste, sustainability, and the circular economy are concepts that are increasingly gaining popularity not only in the world but also in Sri Lanka. The Fashion Revolution, organizations such as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and brands such as Patagonia spearhead this movement in which the idea of circular economy is promoted, and action is taken to reduce the impact on global fashion waste and issues such as overconsumption and overproduction of clothes. Sri Lanka’s capital city Colombo itself, contains landfills filled with unwanted clothes and materials. Furthermore, garment manufacturing is Sri Lanka’s single biggest industry, but it also produces tens of thousands of textile waste every year. However, it can be seen that there is an increase in online Thrift Stores selling secondhand clothing, fashion brands that upcycle clothes, movements such as the Goodlife Foundation, and companies such as the Hirdaramani Group carrying out projects related to fashion waste. It can also be seen that The Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) in association with the Responsible Fashion Movement (RFM), has come out with a specific action-oriented impact on each garment presented on the ramp, under a program titled Responsibility In Fashion.
Risk assessment in project supply chains in Maldives hospitality sector
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Sugathadasa R. , Weerasinghe B
Published: September 2023

The article evaluates the enabling factors of risks in the project management supply chain process within the Maldives hospitality sector within identification of needs in procurement process. The tourist arrivals in the Maldives have been increased rapidly. This trend is found as 64% from 2017 to 2021. The identified trend encourages investments in the hospitality sector in Maldives. Therefore, more accommodations are built to cater upcoming trend of tourist arrivals in Maldives. Statistics show 1.4 million tourist arrivals to Maldives in 2018, setting a new record. The Minister of Tourism, Ali Waheed, reported that the number of tourists who visited Maldives in 2018 was 1,484,276, which is 6.8% (or 94,734 tourists) which is higher than in 2017[1]. Tourism contributes 60% of foreign exchange receipts, making it a crucial part of the Maldives’ economy.
Plagiarism at crossroads
Authors:   Department of Languages, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Rathnayake P.
Published: September 2023

Considered in academia a serious offence, plagiarism is an act of copying or stealing someone else’s ideas or work and presenting them as one’s own [1]. In a broader sense, plagiarism is using an author’s words, ideas, reflections and thoughts without properly acknowledging them [2]. A well-known and growing issue in academia, plagiarism constitutes a significant proportion of the serious deviations from ethical research practice [3]. The advancement of technology and the widespread use of the Internet and the emerging AI assistance available for all have made it easier to commit plagiarism. Yet, on the flip side, avoiding plagiarism is now more convenient due to the abundance of plagiarism detection tools. Plagiarism applications generate a similarity report that highlights potential manifestations of plagiarism. The accuracy of plagiarism checker tools and their reports on determining the academic integrity of emerging academic writing contents becomes questionable due to the contradicting nature of the concerned variables of plagiarism tool algorithms and that of academic writing ethics. Academic writing ethics taught across global curriculums places a significant value on the use of duly cited direct quotations (verbatim copies) as a strong evidential strategy while plagiarism reports count textual similarity as a key 52 variable to flag plagiarism.
Unveiling the unusual: a task view for anomaly dection in R
Authors:   Department of Computational Mathematics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Talagala P.
Published: September 2023

Anomalies play a critical role in statistical analysis, as their presence in data can lead to biased parameter estimation, model misspeci cation, and misleading results if classical analysis techniques are blindly applied. Additionally, anomalies can themselves be carriers of signi cant and critical information, and identifying these critical points can be the primary goal of investigations in many elds such as fraud detection, object tracking, system health monitoring, and environmental monitoring (e.g., for bush res, tsunamis, oods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions)
Review of methodologies used in electricity supply and demand forecasting
Authors:   Department of Transport Management and Logistics Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Dissanayake B. , Perera N. ,   Department of Transport Management and Logistics Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Velmanickam L. ,   Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa
Published: September 2023

The electricity market is a critical component of modern society, providing the essential energy needed to power our homes, businesses, and industries. European countries began to liberalize their electricity markets in an effort to increase competition and reduce prices for consumers (Sousa & Soares, 2020). In a liberalized electricity market, electricity is treated as a tradable commodity like any other product. This implies that European electricity markets are subject to the same economic principles of supply and demand as other markets, with prices rising when demand outstrips supply and falling when supply exceeds demand.
Soft robotics to ensure safe food handling
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Lihini C. , Kulasekara A. , Chathuranga D. , Gopura R.
Published: September 2023

Soft robotics is a subfield of robotics that concerns the design, control, and fabrication of robots composed of compliant materials, instead of rigid links [1]. Using softer materials similar to those found in living organisms, researchers have developed a variety of actuators that are lightweight, fast acting, and compliant. Soft actuators are trending due to their increased flexibility and adaptability for different tasks like manipulating and grasping fragile objects, agricultural products, and food items. Harvesting, sorting, and packaging fragile food items like delicate fruits and vegetables have been predominantly done using human labour. Such exhausting and repetitive work leads to increased food wastage due to rough handling and human errors. The use of soft robotics for food handling could reduce damage during processing stages. This could enhance production efficiency and leads to improved food security in the future.
Waste Minimization in Agri-Food Supply Chains through Digitization
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Jayalath M. , Perera N. ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Ratnayake C. ,   University of Stavanger, Norway, Thibbotuwawa A. ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: September 2023

The agricultural industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with advancements in machinery leading to increased scale, speed, and productivity of farm equipment. These improvements, combined with advancements in genetically modified seeds, irrigation systems, and fertilizers, have led to more efficient cultivation of land and higher yields. However, the industry is now on the brink of another transformation, driven by data and connectivity. In Sri Lanka, agriculture is a vital sector of the economy, contributing significantly to 7.1% of the Gross Domestic Product in 2020 and employing 27.12% of the labor force directly and indirectly [1]. The output of the agriculture industry has a significant impact on industries such as consumer packaged goods, retail, and tourism, further emphasizing its importance
Investigation of Antibiotic Prescription Related Factors in Sakarya Province
Authors: PEHLİVAN Hüseyin , KARABAY Oğuz , YILMAZ YALÇINER Ayten , GÜNAY Elif Elçin , ÖĞÜTLÜ Aziz
Published: September 2023

Aim: Because consumption of antibiotics is very critical for public health, it was aimed to analyze and evaluate the data of number of antibiotic packages prescribed by Family Physician (FP) and other doctors than family physicians (ODTFPs) serving in the province of Sakarya and Turkey in terms of cost and prescription related factors for 2019.

Methods: This study was based on the measurement of antibiotic consumption relied on retrospective data. The number of antibiotic packages prescribed for the year 2019 belonging to Turkey and Sakarya province was analyzed and compared based on cost and expertise of physicians. Chi-square test of homogeneity and two-sample Poisson tests were used in the analysis. p value less than 0.05 was accepted as significant.

Results: Consultation per capita for FPs (z = 307.57, p-value < 0.0001) and ODTFPs (z = 278.27, p-value < 0.0001) in Sakarya were significantly higher than that of those in Turkey. However, both FPs (Chi-Sq =17231.434, df = 1, p-value
MAKNA SILA KETUHANAN YANG MAHA ESA SEBAGAI CITA HUKUM
Authors: Gusman Delfina , Arnetti Sri
Published: September 2023

Cita hukum yang dicita-citakan masyarakat Indonesia adalah cita hukum terkandung dalam Pancasila, salah satunya adalah Hukum itu BerKe-Tuhanan Yang Maha Esa. cita hukum yang bagaimana yang terkandung dalam nilai Ketuhanan Yang Maha Esa tersebut, sehingga begitu penting sebagai pedoman atau sumber dalam pembentukan hukum. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan konseptual (conceptual approach) dan pendekatan undang-undang (statues approach). Hasil penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa secara historis peradaban bangsa Indonesia itu adalah peradaban yang luhur yang tumbuh dan berkembang berdasarkan nilai-nilai Ke-Tuhanan Yang Maha Esa. Hukum sebagai alat rekayasa sosial, atau dapat dikatakan sebagai alat rekayasa peradaban dalam negara modern, hokum yang akan dibentuk haruslah mampu menjaga nilai-nilai Ke-Tuhanan Yang Maha Esa, sehingga nilai-nilai tersebut tidak ‘punah’ dalam peradaban bangsa Indonesia di kemudian hari. Kedua, pembentukan hukum untuk kebajikan seluruh umat manusia sebagai representasi dari dasar moral yang luhur yang terkandungan dalam semua ajaran agama dan kepercayaan yang ada di Indonesia, bukanlah representasi dari “religieusitas” agama tertentu.
Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Nasabah Bank Digital
Authors: Tasman Tasman , Ulfanora Ulfanora
Published: September 2023

Perbankan merupakan salah satu industri jasa keuangan yang memegang peranan penting dalam hal meningkatkan kegiatan perekonomian. Perkembangan ekonomi justru memaksa perbankan untuk terus melakukan inovasi terutama ke ranah digitalisasi. Era digitalisasi telah menempatkan peran teknologi informasi dan komunikasi di pada posisi yang amat strategis karena menghadirkan suatu dunia tanpa batas, jarak, ruang, dan waktu, yang berdampak pada peningkatan produktivitas dan efisiensi. Pengaruh globalisasi dengan penggunaan sarana teknologi informasi dan komunikasi telah mengubah pola hidup masyarakat, dan berkembang dalam tatanan kehidupan baru serta mendorong terjadinya perubahan sosial, ekonomi, budaya, keamanan, dan penegakan hukum. Tingkat keamanan Bank Digital tersebut masih menjadi pertanyaan, bentuk pengawasan pada uji dan standar pelaksanaan dibutuhkan guna menghindari hal-hal yang dapat merugikan berbagai pihak. Penelitian ini akan menjawab permasalahan hukum untuk menemukan suatu solusi demi kepentingan nasabah yaitu, pertama Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum (doctrinal research) dengan pendekatan undang-undangan (statue approach) dan pendekatan konseptual (conceptual approach). Hasil penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa Perlindungan nasabah atas layanan perbankan digital dapat dilakukan dengan mencegah atau menanggulangi keadaan yang tidak diharapkan nantinya oleh nasabah yang masih berdasarkan ketentuan perlindungan nasabah perbankan digital masih sama dengan perbankan konvensional. Upaya hukum nasabah pada bank digital tidak ada perbedaan dan sama seperti penyelesaian sengketa konsumen pada bank umum lainnya yang telah diatur. Pengembalian nilai kerugian terhadap nasabah bank digital masih mengacu pada ketentuan Pasal 7 huruf f UU Nomor 8 Tahun 1999 yang menjelaskan bahwa “pelaku usaha berkewajiban untuk memberi kompensasi, ganti rugi, dan/atau penggantian atas kerugian akibat penggunaan, pemakaian, dan pemanfaatan barang dan/atau jasa yang diperdagangkan.
The Sculpins (Perciformes: Cottidae) of Lake Baikal and Baikal region: updated checklist with the description of new tax
Authors: Bogdanov B.E. ,   Limnological Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Ulan-Batorskaya Str., Irkutsk, 664033, Russia
Published: September 2023

The updated checklist of sculpins of Lake Baikal and its adjacent basins with data on nomenclature, diagnostic characters and distribution is presented. Currently, 42 species (38 of which are endemics to Lake Baikal) belonging to ten genera and seven subgenera of the family Cottidae have been recorded in Lake Baikal and Baikal region. The new genera Adipocottus and Alpinocottus and the subgenus Korotnevia have been described.
Penggunaan T2 STIR dan Fat Saturation pada Pemeriksaan MRI Lumbal Kasus Hernia Nucleus Pulposus (HNP)
Authors: Agrilian Meilita Putri , Tarigan Asumsie , W Mahfud Edy , Sari Gando
Published: September 2023

Background: Signal to noise ratio (SNR) is defined as the ratio of the amplitude of the signal received by the coil to the amplitude of the noise. Methods: This research was quantitative alongside an observational approach conducted at the Radiology Installation of Satya Negara Hospital, North Jakarta. Alongside a research population of Lumbar MRI patients with HNP clinical indication from October to November 2022. The research sample was ten patients aged around 25-50 years with a diagnosis of HNP. Furthermore, an MRI examination was carried out using T2 STIR and T2 Fat Saturation sequences. Hence, the results of the Lumbar MRI image were ROI performed on common areas alongside the Corpus, Discus, CSF, Spinal Cord, and HNP area. Results: This research showed there was a significant difference in SNR values in the T2 STIR and T2 Fat Saturation sequences in common areas with a p-value of 0.05. There was no significant difference in SNR values in the HNP-experienced area with a p-value of 0.05. Conclusions: After a statistical test using the Paired Sample T Test, the test results obtained were p value 0.05, namely 0.692 for the SNR value on the results of the MRI Lumbar sagittal section of the sequence T2 STIR and T2 Fat saturation in the Lumbar area experiencing HNP, which means that Ho was accepted, which means that there was no significant difference in SNR values between the T2 STIR and T2 Fat saturation sequences in the lumbar tissue that experienced HNP. 2. The SNR value of MRI images of the lumbar sagittal section of the sequence T2 STIR and T2 Fat saturation in normal lumbar tissue including Corpus, Discus, CSF, the test results obtained are p-value 0.05. This means that Ho was rejected, which means there was a significant difference in SNR values between the T2 STIR and T2 Fat saturation sequences. In the spinal cord area, the test results obtained were p value 0.05. This meant that Ho was accepted, which meant there was no significant difference in SNR values between the T2 STIR and T2 Fat saturation sequences.
Informasi Anatomi Mri Knee Joint Sekuen T2 Space FS dan PD Space FS pada Potongan Sagital Dengan Klinis Ruptur Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
Authors: Nuridzati Arifina , Susanto Edy , Rasyid Rasyid
Published: September 2023

Background: The T2 and PD sequences are the most sensitive sequences in evaluating injury to the ACL and surrounding soft tissue. Based on observations at the Radiology Installation of Dr. Sardjito Hospital Yogyakarta, the anatomical information generated in the MRI knee joint examination of the PD SPACE FS sequence is almost the same as the T2 SPACE FS sequence. The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in anatomical information and optimal sequences on MRI examination of the knee joint sagittal section sequences of PD SPACE FS and T2 SPACE FS in clinical ACL rupture.Method: This research was a quantitative study with an experimental approach, carried out at the Radiology Installation of Dr. Sardjito Hospital Yogyakarta on 10 samples with the application of different sequences for each sample, with the anatomy assessed by the informant namely ACL, meniscus, articular cartilage, and bone marrow. Further data analysis was carried out using the Wilcoxon test. Result: There was a difference in anatomical information between PD SPACE FS sequences and T2 SPACE FS sequences on MRI examination of the sagittal knee joint with clinical ACL rupture, with the ρ-value of the Wilcoxon test 0.001 or ρ-value0.05. This was due to differences in the use of TR and TE parameters in each sequence. The PD SPACE FS sequence was more optimal in visualizing anatomical information than the T2 SPACE FS sequence with an anatomical mean rank of meniscus 3.50, articular cartilage 3.50, and bone marrow 5.50, whereas in ACL anatomy the mean rank value was the same between the two sequences, which is 2.00. Conclusion: It was because the PD SPACE FS sequence had a more heterogeneous contrast difference than the T2 SPACE FS sequence so each anatomy could be well evaluated in the PD SPACE FS sequence.
IMPACTS OF CHELIPED MORPHOLOGY ON MATE SELECTION OF AN INVASIVE CRAYFISH, THE RED SWAMP CRAYFISH (PROCAMBARUS CLARKII)
Authors: Hays Hayden C. , Neudorf Diane L.
Published: September 2023

The red swamp crayfish, Procambarus clarkii, is a large-bodied crayfish that is native to northeastern Mexico and the south-central United States. The extensive breeding season and the r-selected characteristics of this species allow it to produce a large number of offspring. Despite the extensive research on the invasive potential of this organism, some behavioral aspects of the mating system have not been well-studied. We investigated how cheliped morphology impacts female choice and copulation behavior by manipulating three male traits: chela presence, function, and chela-body size ratio. Females showed no preference for males based on any of the visual traits examined, and copulations were infrequent and not indicative of female preference for a male phenotype. Chela function and chela-body size ratio impacted male copulation attempts, suggesting male dominance and aggression as a potentially significant component in the mating system of P. clarkii. Finally, our we encourage further research to include other visual and chemical stimuli to truly understand the crayfish mating system and the role of female choice.
A single hidden variable interpretation of the quantum wave function
Authors: Gentile David
Published: September 2023

An interpretation of quantum mechanics is presented in which there is one hidden variable. While this number of hidden variables is insufficient to explain Bell nonlocality, it can help solve the measurement problem. It also provides an explanation of the delayed choice quantum eraser experiment that is more intuitive than current explanations. In addition, a theory of nonlocality emerges directly from its assumptions. The key idea is that from the perspective of an outside observer, not correlated with an observed system, we treat all interactions within the system as unitary. However, from the perspective of an “observer” inside the system, we treat all new entanglements as “micro-observations” and as a projection onto some basis of measurement. One particle can “observe” another. Thus, particles will have a defined value on one measurement basis from an inside perspective. This means that the wave function, from the outside view, will at times describe an objective uncertainty, at other times a subjective uncertainty and at yet other times a combination of both. The standard wave function describes the total uncertainty, the minimal uncertainty that is present for any observer outside of the system, while for an observer inside the system, only the objective part of the uncertainty remains, and this can be described by an inner wave function. The hidden variable is invisible to the outside observer.
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design in Healthcare Facilities: A study of Sehat Al Sharq at Al Khobar, KSA
Authors: Ahmad Safeer , Verma Tanaya , Kamal Mohammad Arif , Anwar Tarique
Published: September 2023

This paper shall cover the existing theories and practices in the field of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design with a special focus on Healthcare Projects. The intention is to address the gap between theory and practices. Safety & Security is one of the basic human needs for peaceful existence. Patient safety and security have always been concerns in the successful operation of a healthcare setup. Nowadays, patient-centric healthcare service has given a competitive edge to the hospital; therefore, safety against crime has become very crucial for the hospitals. Other than the patients, safety and security for staff and visitors are equally important. Safety from data theft and breaches of privacy are other concerns in the healthcare setup.

The design approach of best practices, like Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, seeks to create safer spaces through detailed design principles and strategies, and guidelines issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety. The majority of evidence suggests that designing the physical environment while considering safety features like Access Control, CCTV, Ultrasonic Occupancy Sensor, Public Addressable System & Duress Alarm for healthcare setup, duress alarms have proved to be life-saving measures that are used to alert hospital staff and security personnel when an individual is in need of emergency.

In this paper, qualitative research methodology is used as a case study and physical observations to collect qualitative data and analysis of Sehat Al Sharq Hospital, Al Khobar, KSA, shall be included to identify and propose solution factors affecting the design challenges related to CPTED. Furthermore, it aims to recommend a roadmap to address design constraints, optimize efficiency, and improve safety and patient care in the healthcare facility.
Encuesta Nacional de Percepción Social de la Inteligencia Artificial (ia)
Authors:   Centro de Comunicación de las Ciencias
Published: September 2023

El objetivo de la Encuesta Nacional de Percepción Social de la Inteligencia Artificial 2023 es recopilar información valiosa que permita conocer la manera en que la población chilena percibe la Inteligencia Artificial y se relaciona con sus aplicaciones en la vida cotidiana, además de analizar actitudes, conocimientos y opiniones respecto de la ia. A partir de esta investigación —y en línea con las recomendaciones sobre el uso ético de la ia unesco (2022)1 y la Política Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial (minciencia, 2021)2 —, como Centro de Comunicación de las Ciencias queremos aportar a la reflexión colectiva sobre ia y sugerir algunos elementos que pueden resultar valiosos para la comunidad científica y, especialmente, para los/as comunicadores/as de la ciencia y la tecnología.
CLASSICAL AND MODERN EXEGESIS STYLES: THE EVOLUTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT EXEGESIS STYLES FROM CLASSICAL AND MODERN PERIODS
Authors: Zaenuri Ahmad
Published: September 2023

This article aims to probe the discourse surrounding the debate between classical and modern interpretations of the Quran and the factors contributing to these interpretation styles' formation and evolution. The first interpretation is considered textualist and does not use much of an outside scientific approach inherited from Islam. In contrast, the modern interpretation is enunciated to depart from the traditional Islamic scholarly traditions and employ social science approaches. The research was conducted through a library research approach, analyzing classical tafsir manuscripts and modern academic research. The study extrapolated that the evolution of interpretation is shaped by the tendencies and interests of interpreters, impacted by their worldview and cultural history. As a result, the emerging interpretation styles enclose classical-literalist, theological, and modern-rationalist.
BAYĀN AL-QUR’ĀN ‘AN HIDĀYAH AL-QUR’ĀN MIN KHILĀL TAFSĪR AL-ẒILĀL
Authors: Nurdin Ismu Ridha , Abu Zinah Manshur Mahmud
Published: September 2023

This study aims to collect, present, and analyze the Qur’ān’s talk about the guidance of Qur’ān, in Sayyid Quṭb’s al-Ẓilāl. To accomplish them, the researcher employed the inductive approach by collecting Qur’ānic verses that talk about the guidances of Qur’ān, and then locating the commentaries of the author of al-Ẓilāl on those verses. It was followed by the analytical approach by analyzing those collected verses, and finally the deductive approach by concluding issues that emerge from those examined verses relating to the Qur’ān’s talk about the guidance of Qur’ān. The researcher gathered several findings, among them: 1) The term  of “al-Huda” in the Holy Qur’an has two meanings. The first, “Al-Hudā” in the sense of guidance, clarification, showing the path of truth, and clarifying the argument, and the second: “Al-Hudā” is the grace of God with success and infallibility for the servant. 2) Sayyid Qutb believes that the general or innate guidance is the greatest trust that God Almighty bestowed on all people, and that the Qur’anic guidance is the core of the miracle of the Qur’an. 3) The condition for attaining the guidance of the Qur’an is that a person has a sincere intention and corrects his aspiration when dealing with it. The second is looking and contemplating its noble verses, universal and legal. 4) The way of the Holy Qur’an in proving guidance is through exhortation and remembrance, which came in a variety of ways. 5) The goal of guidance in the views of the Qur’an is social change, and that is in two stages. The first stage is family readiness, and the second stage is social solidarity.
Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) Analysis of Students Speaking Anxiety in EFL Classroom
Authors: Yuliawati Firda
Published: September 2023

This research aims at identifying the factors of students’ speaking anxiety and explaining the students’ strategies in overcoming their anxiety of speaking English in the classroom. Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon is chosen as the site for this research. There were 28 students who participated in this research. The data were collected using Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (designed by Horwitz et al., 1986) and interview. The research found that there are 56% of the students experienced the test anxiety, 58% of the students feel anxious in communicative apprehension, and 59% of the students were getting anxious in fear of negative evaluation. The factors of students’ anxiety in speaking English is categorized into three type three major type of anxiety, namely test anxiety, communicative apprehension and fear of negative evaluation. This research also identifies three strategies used by the students to overcome their anxiety in speaking: Preparation, relaxation and expressive reaction.

Keywords: Speaking Anxiety; Foreign   Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS).
Teacher perception on the use of e-portfolio as formative assessment for pre-service teacher in English department
Authors: Syafila Aulia Oktri , Syafila Aulia Oktri
Published: September 2023

The aim of this research is to explore how the teacher’s perception of the use e-Portfolio as formative assessment for Pre-service teachers. The setting of this research was in English Department study program in a higher education. The participant in this research are 3 lecturers. The participants are lecturers of one university in Yogyakarta who teach in microteaching class. The research design is a qualitative method,  which specifically employed thematic analysis thematic analysis. The researcher chose a thematic analysis research design because this type of research will facilitate the researcher  in exploring and describing teachers’ perception uses e-Portfolio as formative assessment in their class with their students. The data were collected through interviews involving the lectures assigned in higher education in Yogyakarta. The most types applied by the participant were in terms of recognition and aggression. An appealing finding was found that the use of e-Portfolio as a formative assessment in the classroom are very helpful and facilitate the teacher in the learning process.

Keywords: e-Portfolio, Formative assessment; Teachers’ perception; Pre-Service Teachers
Greening Starbucks: Investigating the Relationship between Consumer Green Awareness and Purchase Intentions in Malaysia
Authors: Lee Jocelyne , Lim Shehue Hui , Batul Atiba , Sharma Brahmanand , Singh Kavita , Khor Winnie , Raveendran Kamini Devi A/P , Kong Mei Ching , Kooli Syrine , Pradhan Samarth , Kee Daisy Mui Hung
Published: September 2023

Starbucks, a prominent player in the F&B industry, has integrated sustainability into its marketing strategies. Starbucks encourages environmentally and socially responsible behavior among customers. This research examines the impact of green awareness on consumer purchase intention. A survey was conducted with 120 Starbucks consumers in Malaysia, and the data was analyzed using SPSS. The findings reveal that environmental concerns, green price awareness, and social influence positively influence purchase intention. However, the study finds no significant association between green brand image, green products, and purchase intention. This research provides valuable insights into consumer perception of green awareness and its influence on purchasing decisions. It underscores the importance of genuine environmental action alongside marketing tactics. The study emphasizes the industry's role in advancing sustainable development aligned with the SDGs.
Világuralmi verseny az elsőbbségért a mesterséges intelligenciában
Authors: Kiss Csaba
Published: September 2023

A mesterséges intelligencia szemmel láthatóan átformálja a gazdaságokat, és egyre szélesebb alkalmazása termelékenységnövekedést, hatékonyságot és alacsonyabb költségeket ígér. Hozzájárul a jobb élethez, és segít az embereknek jobb előrejelzé-seket és megalapozottabb döntéseket hozni nemcsak civil területen hanem katonai alkalmazásban is. Az elvárt sikereket a gyors elterjedés és alkalmazás hozhatja meg, ami versenyt generálhat az országok között. A nagyhatalmak világuralmi versenyében a mesterséges intelligencia szerepének feltérképezése érdekében a szerzők elemzik a mesterséges intelligencia gazdaságra gyakorolt hatását, valamint a katonai nagy-hatalmak törekvését a mesterséges intelligencia gyártásáért folytatott küzdelemben.
The Service of Chivalries Throughout History in Relation to Pandemics and Wars
Authors: Kliszek Noémi
Published: September 2023

The first orders of knights were formed in the royal courts in the late Middle Ages. When the ancient eastern Christian centres had all fallen following the conquests of the Seljuk Turks, by the end of the 11th century, Rome and Western Christianity were forced to take action. During the First Crusade, the first ecclesiastical orders were established on the model of monastic orders. Their creation was not a spontaneous process, but a conscious undertaking, for the members of these orders were also capable of performing tasks which an average soldier would not. It was then that the figure of the Christian warrior who fought against the conquering Islam was formed in order to liberate the Holy Land, who later became an example to many.2 The Crusades were consecrated as military campaigns by the Church, in which the ideal of the Christian soldier gained heroic character. The new orders uniquely combined military and monastic virtues.3 In this article, we examine the role of the Hospitallers (Johannites), the Templars, the Order of the German Knights and the Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem in the light of the circumstances in which they were formed and their role in today’s armed and pandemic conflicts.
A Magyar Honvédség 15M gyakorló egyenruházata tervezésének környezetvédelmi aspektusai 1.
Authors: Szajkó Gyula , Pap Andrea , Romvári Lilla
Published: September 2023

A Magyar Honvédség korszerűsítése, átalakítása a Zrínyi Honvédelmi és Haderőfejlesztési Program meghirdetésével, valamint végrehajtásával új irányt vett. A hadiipar újjáélesztése, az új képességeket biztosító haditechnikai eszközök beszerzése, a 15M hadi gyakorló öltözet rendszeresítése vagy a hivatásos és szerződéses állományú katonák illetményfejlesztése csak néhány elem azok közül, amelyekkel a felelős szervek, személyek meg kívánják valósítani a haderő modernizálását. Véleményünk és tapasztalatunk szerint az új típusú egyenruha bevezetésével ráadásul már egy kényelmesebb viseletű, jobb minőségű gyakorlót kaptak a honvédségben szolgáló katonák. A fejlesztések végrehajtásakor azonban célszerű azokat a tényezőket is megvizsgálni, amelyek negatív hatással lehetnek környezetünkre. A környezetszennyezés az egyik ilyen tényező, amelyre kiemelt figyelmet kell fordítani a honvédség részéről is. A textilipar által okozott környezetszennyező hatások kiváltásában a haderő mint megrendelő csak közvetetten jelenik meg. Ettől függetlenül érdemes a hadsereg részéről – a műszaki követelmények összeállításakor – azokat a szempontokat is megfogalmazni, amelyek segíthetik a szerződő gyártókat ösztönözni a kevésbé környezetkárosító eljárások alkalmazására. Cikksorozatunkban bemutatjuk a jelenlegi textilipar által alkalmazott környezetvédelmi trendeket, majd összehasonlítjuk – költségelemzés alapján – a különböző gyártáshoz használt nyersanyagokat, és javaslatot teszünk olyan szempontok kialakítására, amelyeket a honvédség részéről célszerű figyelembe venni a hadi gyakorló öltözetek alapanyagának kiválasztásakor, megrendelésekor.
Stratégiai kommunikáció mint válságreagálás az Európai Unió gyakorlata alapján
Authors: Torda Péter
Published: September 2023

A 2010-es évek közepén jelentős fegyveres konfliktusok alakultak vagy szélesedtek ki az Európai Unió (EU) keleti és déli szomszédságában. Ezek kommunikatív dimenziója közvetlen biztonsági kockázatokat keletkeztetett az EU-ban, különös tekintettel az orosz dezinformációs tevékenységre és az Iszlám Állam terrorszervezet által folytatott terrorista propagandára. Ebben az időszakban épült ki az EU stratégiai kommunikációs képessége. Jelen tanulmány leírja az összefüggést, beleértve az ok-okozati kapcsolatokat, az említett válsághelyzetek, a belőlük származó kommunikatív kockázatok és az EU stratégiai kommunikációja között, valamint rámutat arra is, hogy az EU stratégiai kommunikáció elsősorban válságreagálási eszköz.