bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contraceptive use with breast cancer incidence in Indonesia
Authors: Sulfiana Sulfiana , Prihantono Prihantono , Usman Andi Nilawati , Ahmad Mardiana , Aryadi Arsyad M. , Mumang Andi Agus
Published: May 2024

INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide and is a significant threat to public health. This study aims to conduct a systematic review of the relationship between hormonal contraceptive use and breast cancer incidence. METHODS: The search was conducted using Google Scholar, Proquest, Pubmed and one Indonesian database, Garuda, using English and Indonesian keywords. The inclusion criteria in this study were the publication year of the last five years, namely 2019–2023, English and Indonesian language, case-control observational research, using the Indonesian population, and full-text access. RESULTS: A total of 165 studies were obtained from the Google Scholar database, including 104 studies. The overall multivariate analysis revealed that there was a statistically significant association of hormonal contraception with the incidence of breast cancer with OR values in the range of 2–6. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this systematic study suggest that the use of hormones can contribute to hormonal imbalances that further increase breast cell proliferation and disrupt gene expression, resulting in uncontrolled cell development/cancer. In addition, the findings recommend increasing the number of studies on this topic to obtain more adequate and possibly more diverse information.
Neoadjuvant Cisplatin, Gemcitabine, and Docetaxel in Sarcomatoid Bladder Cancer: Clinical Activity and Whole Transcriptome Analysis
Authors: Johnson III Burles A. , Teply Benjamin A. , Kagemann Catherine , McGuire Bridget , Lombardo Kara , Jing Yuezhou , Langbo William , Epstein Jonathan I. , Netto George J. , Baras Alex S. , Matoso Andres , McConkey David J. , Gupta Amol , Ahuja Nita , Ross Ashley E. , Pierorazio Phillip M. , Comperat Eva , Hoffman-Censits Jean , Singla Nirmish , Patel Sunil H. , Kates Max , Choi Woonyoung , Bivalacqua Trinity J. , Hahn Noah M.
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND:

Sarcomatoid urothelial cancer of the bladder (SBC) is a rare, but aggressive histological subtype for which novel treatments are needed.

OBJECTIVE:

We evaluated the clinical activity and safety of neoadjuvant cisplatin plus gemcitabine plus docetaxel (CGD) in muscle-invasive patients with SBC and assessed SBC tumor biology by whole transcriptome RNA sequencing.

METHODS:

A single-institution, retrospective analysis of muscle-invasive SBC patients treated with neoadjuvant CGD with molecular analysis. Patients received cisplatin 35 mg/m2 + gemcitabine 800 mg/m2 + docetaxel 35 mg/m2 intravenously on days 1 and 8 + pegfilgrastim 6 mg subcutaneously on day 9 every 3 weeks for 4 cycles followed by cystectomy. The primary endpoint was pathologic complete response (ypCR) rate.

RESULTS:

Sixteen patients with SBC received neoadjuvant CGD with a ypCR rate of 38% and a < ypT2 rate of 50%. Grade 3 and 4 toxicity occurred in 80% and 40% of patients, but was manageable with 81% of patients completing > 3 CGD cycles. Whole transcriptome RNA sequencing demonstrates co-clustering of SBC with conventional urothelial tumors. SBC tumors are characterized by basal-squamous and stroma rich gene signatures with frequent increased expression of immune checkpoint ( CD274 (PD-L1)), chemokine ( CXCL9), and T-cell ( CD8A) genes.

CONCLUSIONS:

SBC is a chemosensitive subtype, with ypCR rate similar to urothelial bladder cancer following CGD neoadjuvant therapy. Whole transcriptome tissue analyses demonstrate increased expression of immune checkpoint and T-cell genes with therapeutic implications.
Comparison of dexmedetomidine versus propofol sedation on microcirculation and organ injuries in critically ill surgical patients: A randomized controlled pilot study
Authors: Chen Po-Yu , Huang Hsing-Hao , Chan Wing-Sum , Liu Chih-Min , Wu Tsung-Ta , Chen Jyun-Han , Chao Anne , Tien Yu-Wen , Chiu Ching-Tang , Yeh Yu-Chang
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: Recent studies have shown that dexmedetomidine may improve microcirculation and prevent organ failure. However, most evidence was obtained from experimental animals and patients receiving cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. This study aimed to investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine on microcirculation and organ injuries in critically ill general surgical patients. METHODS: In this prospective randomized trial, patients admitted to the surgical intensive care unit after general surgery were enrolled and randomly allocated to the dexmedetomidine or propofol groups. Patients received continuous dexmedetomidine or propofol infusions to meet their requirement of sedation according to their grouping. At each time point, sublingual microcirculation images were obtained using the incident dark field video microscope. RESULTS: Overall, 60 patients finished the trial and were analyzed. Microcirculation parameters did not differ significantly between two groups. Heart rate at 4 h after ICU admission and mean arterial pressures at 12 h and 24 h after ICU admission were lower in the dexmedetomidine group than in the propofol group. At 24 h, serum aspartate aminotransferase (41 (25–118) vs 86 (34–129) U/L, p = 0.035) and alanine aminotransferase (50 (26–160) vs 68 (35–172) U/L, p = 0.019) levels were significantly lower in the dexmedetomidine group than in the propofol group. CONCLUSION: Microcirculation parameters did not differ significantly between the dexmedetomidine and propofol groups. At 24 h after ICU admission, serum liver enzyme levels were lower in patients receiving dexmedetomidine as compared to propofol.
Mycobacterium bovis Infection of a Deep Brain Stimulation System Following Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Instillation
Authors: Spruijt Linda E. , Mosch Arne , Hoffmann Carel F.E. , van Nieuwkoop Cees , Tijsterman Jasper D. , Zutt Rodi , van der Gaag Niels A. , Contarino M. Fiorella
Published: May 2024

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an advanced treatment in Parkinson’s disease. We describe a 71-year-old patient in whom the DBS got infected with Mycobacterium bovis shortly after intravesical BCG instillations as an adjuvant treatment of bladder cancer. The DBS internal pulse generator and extension wires had to be replaced, and the patient was treated successfully with rifampicin, isoniazid, and ethambutol during three months. This case suggests that physicians need to be aware of the risk of this kind of infection and add a specific Mycobacterial test to the regular cultures.
Immunophenotyping Tracks Motor Progression in Parkinson’s Disease Associated with a TH Mutation
Authors: Gopinath Adithya , Ramirez-Zamora Adolfo , Franks Stephen , Riaz Tabish , Smith Aidan , Dizon Glen , Hornstein Lauryn , Follett Jordan , Swartz Camille , Bravo Jonathan , Kugelmann E. Lee , Farrer Matthew , Okun Michael S. , Khoshbouei Habibeh
Published: May 2024

Background:

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, with genetic factors accounting for about 15% of cases. There is a significant challenge in tracking disease progression and treatment response, crucial for developing new therapies. Traditional methods like imaging, clinical monitoring, and biomarker analysis have not conclusively tracked disease progression or treatment response in PD. Our previous research indicated that PD patients with increased dopamine transporter (DAT) and tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) might show disease progression and respond to levodopa treatment.

Objective:

This study evaluates whether DAT- and TH-expressing PBMCs can monitor motor progression in a PD patient with a heterozygous TH mutation.

Methods:

We conducted a longitudinal follow-up of a 46-year-old female PD patient with a TH mutation, assessing her clinical features over 18 months through DaT scans and PBMC immunophenotyping. This was compared with idiopathic PD patients (130 subjects) and healthy controls (80 age/sex-matched individuals).

Results:

We found an increase in DAT+ immune cells concurrent with worsening motor scores (UPDRS-III). Following levodopa therapy, unlike idiopathic PD patients, TH+ immune cell levels in this patient remained high even as her motor scores improved.

Conclusions:

Longitudinal immunophenotyping in this PD patient suggests DAT+ and TH+ PBMCs as potential biomarkers for tracking PD progression and treatment efficacy, supporting further exploration of this approach in PD research.
THE QUESTION OF THE ORGANIZATION OF FUNCTIONAL ZONES IN ELDERLY REHABILITATION CENTERS
Authors: Zhao Hongjuan
Published: May 2024

In most modern countries, significant strides have been made in the social sphere to cater to the needs of children, foster the education of youth, and provide conducive working environments for adults. However, challenges persist when it comes to catering to the needs of the elderly population. The issue is compounded by the escalating numbers of elderly individuals across various nations, with China being particularly affected due to historical state birth control policies. This demographic shift is not exclusive to China but is also emerging in other populous nations. Consequently, there is an urgent need to prioritize the establishment and enhancement of social welfare institutions and rehabilitation centers. A critical aspect of this endeavor is the development of well-designed architectural and planning solutions for these facilities, encompassing various functional zones such as the entrance, residential areas, medical and rehabilitation centers, spaces for physical activity and recreation, social adaptation areas, leisure zones, and economic facilities. The creation of comfortable and purposeful environments within these institutions is essential for addressing the evolving needs of the aging population and ensuring their overall well-being.
The Applicability of Design Thinking in the Tourism Sector, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Sayed Zahir , Proches Cecile N Gerwel , Kader Abdullah , Taylor Simon
Published: May 2024

One of the most significant corporate trends nowadays is design thinking, which gives firms the ability to develop their strategic thinking capabilities in order to tackle difficult problems. The goals of design thinking are to transform enterprises, encourage imaginative abilities, pinpoint needs and opportunities, and provide fresh ideas and scenarios for the company. South Africa's economy can grow as much as is desired by including all of these aspects. Design thinking is a capability that may deliberately assist the South African tourism industry in attaining its aspirational goals of increasing visitor arrivals, accelerating job development, and unleashing entrepreneurial prospects across sub-sectors that are closely related to the tourism sector. Tourism industry stakeholders must be aware of the evolving consumer demands. Understanding whether design thinking might be applied to the tourism sector in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and whether doing so may be effective and advantageous for this sector, was the study's primary objective. Purposive sampling was used in this study's qualitative research approach. Eleven members of the tourism industry participated in a design thinking workshop, a focus group, and interviews in August and September 2021. The main conclusions showed that design thinking would be an effective technique to support improvements and innovation in the tourism sector, as all participants confirmed and agreed. The study's findings have led to various factors that can help design thinking improve tourism industry business. It is recommended that though design thinking can boost business in the tourism industry, a number of contributing factors must be properly implemented.
Demography, Structure, and Composition of a Low-Disturbance Forest in Luzon, Philippines
Authors:   Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines, Latorre Jeri E. , Galindon John Michael M. ,   National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, Quezon City 1101, Philippines, Bartolome Jr. Nestor A. ,   First Gen Hydro Power Corporation, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City 1604, Philippines, Duya Melizar V. ,   Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines, Rodriguez Lillian Jennifer V. ,   Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
Published: May 2024

Tropical forests continue to face deforestation in countries such as the Philippines. To look at the long-term behavior of forests in response to intrinsic and extrinsic factors, continual monitoring of forest dynamics is needed. To do this, we established a 2-ha permanent tropical forest plot in a low-disturbance area in Maluyon, Philippines. We addressed three main questions: 1) How does the plot change through time? 2) How do different species in the plot change through time? 3) Would the responses differ by tree size? We measured, mapped, and identified all trees >1 cm in diameter in 2011. In 2015, we re-measured surviving trees and measured, mapped, and identified recruits. A total of 177 tree species were found in the plot. The forest exhibited a mean growth rate of 0.054 cm/year, mortality rate of 0.011%/year, and recruitment rate of 0.019%/year. Overall growth and mortality rates were lower in Maluyon than in other plots, possibly due to the forest’s high tree density and low disturbance. Species-specific rates revealed the presence of both the growth-survival and the stature-recruitment trade-offs. Size class analysis showed higher growth rates in large-sized than in small-sized trees. In contrast, small-sized trees exhibited a higher mortality rate compared to large-sized trees, likely due to density dependence. Key findings of the study may be utilized to increase the success rate of restoration efforts in this watershed. Using a mix of fast-growing, generalist species with high survival rates (e.g., Allophyllus cobbe and Anisoptera thurifera) is highly recommended.
The Revival of SMEs in Indonesia from the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   UTDI, Indonesia, Prayitno Edy , Tarigan Nerys Lourensius L. ,   STIE IEU, Indonesia, Mauidzoh Uyuunul ,   ITD Adisutjipto, Indonesia, Sukmawaty Wahyu Eka Priana ,   AKS AKK, Indonesia
Published: May 2024

This research examines the revival of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. This pandemic presents major challenges and is a catalyst for unprecedented change in the SME sector. This article aims to identify and analyze the main factors that play a role in the resilience and growth of Indonesian SMEs during and after the pandemic. Utilizing quantitative data and qualitative interviews, this research reveals that digital transformation and government stimulus play an important role. The research results show that SMEs that use digital marketing show good adaptability and growth, and benefit from the shift in consumer behavior to online platforms. The Indonesian government's fiscal support, by assisting struggling SMEs, enables business continuity and recovery from the impact of the pandemic. The study concludes with policy recommendations to maintain the growth and resilience of SMEs, emphasizing the importance of digital inclusion, easy access to financial institutions, and community support networks. The impact of this research is significant for policymakers, business leaders, and community developers aiming to protect the SME sector from future crisis
The Analysis of Economic Condition of Street Vendors in Jayapura City Post Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Cenderawasih University, Jayapura, Indonesia, Maga La , Indahyani Rachmaeny ,   Cenderawasih University, Jayapura, Indonesia
Published: May 2024

The analysis of differences in the income of street vendors during the pandemic and after the Covid-19 pandemic was analyzed using the paired sample t-test method using the SPSS 27 for Windows program. Data analysis was carried out in two stages, first as a requirement to perform paired sample t-test analysis. The second is to test the research hypothesis, for the analysis requirements in the form of a data normality test, the data normality test uses the OneSample Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test. All parametric assumption tests were performed at a significance value of 5%. The results of the analysis in this study show that the total production during the Covid-19 pandemic was 2,876 units/day. Meanwhile, the post-pandemic production amounted to 6,068 units/day. Total income during the Covid-19 pandemic was IDR 122,591,634/month. Meanwhile, the total income after the Covid-19 pandemic was IDR 396,852,124/month. After testing using the SPSS-27 program, it shows that the value of Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.000 < α = 0.05. Then reject the hypothesis H0 and accept the hypothesis H1. Thus, statistically there is a significant difference in the income of street vendors in Yahim Village, Yabansai District, Jayapura City during the pandemic and after the Covid-19 pandemic. This means that street vendors' income has increased after the Covid-19 pandemic
The Influence of Work-Life Balance and Motivation on Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as the Mediator: ACase Study of Medicine Faculty Employees
Authors:   Management Study Program, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Margolang Rizka Khairunnisa , Absah Yeni ,   Management Study Program, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Harahap R. Hamdani ,   Management Study Program, Universitas Sumatera Utara
Published: May 2024

Employee performance at the Faculty of Medicine, North Sumatera University, is a crucial factor in achieving academic organizational objectives. This study aims to identify factors influencing employee performance, namely work-life balance, motivation, organizational culture, and job satisfaction. The research method used is associative causal research with a quantitative approach. The research sample consists of 99 employees selected using total sampling method. Data were collected through interviews, documentary studies, and questionnaires. The analysis results indicate that Motivation has a significant positive influence on Job Satisfaction, while Work motivation has a significant positive influence. Work-life balance has a significant positive influence on Employee Performance, but Work motivation has a significant positive influence on Employee Performance. Additionally, Job Satisfaction has a significant positive influence on Employee Performance. Recommendations from this study include the management of the Faculty of Medicine, North Sumatera University, paying attention to employee work-life balance and strengthening positive organizational culture. Providing incentives or rewards to employees who achieve high job satisfaction levels is also suggested to enhance overall performance.
Transformational Leadership, Compensation, Work Environment, and Employee Performance: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction
Authors:   Universitas Putra Bangsa, Kebumen Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, Purnomo Joko , Helmy Irfan ,   Universitas Putra Bangsa, Kebumen Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, Andri Gus ,   Universitas Taman Siswa Padang, Padang City, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Cahyana Surya Adi ,   Universitas Putra Bangsa, Kebumen Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
Published: May 2024

This study scrutinizes the link between transformational leadership, compensation, work environment, and employee performance. In addition, job satisfaction was also investigated as a mediating variable. A total of 57 employees of Perum Perhutani Kebumen were involved in the survey from September 2023 to November 2023. Data analysis in this study was carried out using Smart Partial Least Squares (PLS) 3rd version. Questionnaires were employed in the survey process. The result revealed that transformational leadership and compensation display positively affect employee performance. In contrast, this study also indicates that the non-physical environment has an insignificant effect on job satisfaction and employee performance. Furthermore, based on the specific indirect effect, this study also found that job satisfaction shares a mediating effect in the connection between transformational leadership and employee performance. Job satisfaction also has a mediating effect on the compensation-employee performance connection. This research suggests both practical and theoretical implications regarding how to improve employee performance
An Effective Optimization in Education System using Decision Support Systems
Authors: Abhijeet Joshi  , Dr. A. S. Kapse
Published: May 2024

For academics, the process of retrieving information from large datasets, known as data mining, has become a captivating area of research. The concept of utilizing data mining techniques to extract information has been in existence for several decades. The dataset was initially designed to be divided into sections and analyzed using classification and clustering methods to explore its intrinsic characteristics. They make their forecasts based on these features. These predictions have been generated in the field of educational data mining for several purposes, such as forecasting student achievement using individual traits and assisting students in identifying suitable professors and courses. These targets have been derived from the analysis of student attrition and retention. Our study is centered around the aims of student attrition and retention. In addition, we have discovered intriguing indicators that contribute to the prediction of students' success, indicating the most competent instructors, and helping them with their choice of courses.
ПІДВИЩЕННЯ КОНКУРЕНТОСПРОМОЖНОСТІ МІЖНАРОДНИХ АГРОТРЕЙДЕРІВ НА ОСНОВІ ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ТЕХНОЛОГІЧНИХ ІННОВАЦІЙ
Authors: Яценко О. М. , Яценко О. М. , Осадчук В. Є.
Published: May 2024

Статтю присвячено дослідженню впливу використання інноваційних технологій для підвищення конкурентоспроможності агротрейдерів та розвитку сектору сільського господарства в цілому. Визначено вплив нових технологій на різні етапи ланцюгів доданої вартості. Охарактеризовано основні виклики з якими зіштовхуються агротрейдери, а також рушійні драйвери для адаптації нових технологій у сільськогосподарському секторі. Виокремлено ключові технології та визначено їх вплив на харчові ланцюги постачання та сільське господарство загалом. Встановлено, що використання нових технологій призводить до посилення інтеграційних процесів в агропродовольчій сфері на корпоративному рівні. Розглянуто провідні компанії-лідери галузі та їх успішну імплементацію інноваційних технологій у свою діяльність. Розроблено SWOT-аналіз для надання рекомендацій компаніям на ринку.
ПОДАТКОВИЙ КОНТРОЛЬ ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ ПРОТИДІЇ ТІНЬОВІЙ ЕКОНОМІЦІ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Грищук Г. В. , Чепіль С. О.
Published: May 2024

У статті досліджено поширення тіньової економічної діяльності в Україні, яка загрожує економічній безпеці держави, зменшує податкові надходження та викривлює конкурентне середовище. Проаналізовано важливість посилення податкового контролю, яка є нагальною потребою для детінізації економіки. Досліджено, що існуюча в Україні система податкового контролю не повністю відповідає сучасним викликам і потребує серйозних реформ та удосконалень. У зв’язку з цим актуальність обраної теми дослідження зумовлена необхідністю підвищення ефективності податкового контролю як невід’ємної складової комплексного підходу до детінізації економіки в Україні. Завдання набуває особливої уваги в контексті імплементації Плану дій BEPS, гармонізації вітчизняного законодавства з міжнародними стандартами, активізації міжнародного співробітництва у сфері протидії ухиленню від оподаткування та розмиванню податкової бази.
ШЛЯХИ УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ СИСТЕМИ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПІДПРИЄМСТВОМ
Authors: Заєць М. А. , Мірошниченко О. В. , Скальська А. Р.
Published: May 2024

Стаття розглядає важливість створення сучасної системи управління для підприємств, яка дозволить організації перейти на новий етап розвитку та врахувати необхідність модернізації організаційної структури управління з урахуванням змін у зовнішньому середовищі. Основні підходи до розуміння сучасного стану, закономірностей розвитку, проблем існування та функціонування системи управління підприємством були узагальнені. Особливу увагу приділено висвітленню практичного досвіду застосування управлінського аналізу діяльності підприємства в процесі поетапного розвитку систем управління підприємством. Були розглянуті ключові підходи до визначення таких економічних категорій, як ефективність та результативність системи управління, з урахуванням їх відмінностей та характеристик. Мета управління організацією була освітлена в контексті сучасного рівня розвитку ринкових відносин в Україні. Було відзначено, що важливим є оцінка ефективності системи управління за критеріями ефективності всіх підсистем підприємства: економічної, організаційної та соціальної. Були узагальнені основні проблеми, які виникають при забезпеченні ефективності управління на вітчизняних підприємствах в умовах сучасного господарювання. На основі виявлених проблем були запропоновані ключові методи оптимізації системи управління на вітчизняних підприємствах в умовах нестабільної економіки та складних соціальних умов в країні. Розглянуто сутність та ключові принципи функціонування системи управління, з особливим наголосом на їх фундаментальну роль у діяльності всіх соціально-економічних об'єктів і підсистем підприємства. Описано основні системи управління, які допомагають підприємству виконувати свою місію на ринку, зберігаючи стабільні позиції та конкурентоспроможність. При розгляді визначальних напрямів оптимізації системи управління підприємством основний акцент робиться на конкурентоспроможності та компетентності комерційної діяльності, адаптивності організації до мінливих умов зовнішнього середовища та своєчасному прийнятті суб’єктом господарювання відповідних управлінських рішень. Виділено основні напрями для поліпшення системи управління підприємством, які орієнтовані на вдосконалення процесів планування, обліку та контролю економічної діяльності на ринку.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN SISWA BERPRESTASI MENGGUNAKAN METODE PROFILE MATCHING BERBASIS WEB MOBILE (STUDI KASUS SMK NEGERI 3 LUBUKLINGGAU)
Authors: Hidayat Asep Toyib , Intan Bunga , Rusdiyanto Rusdiyanto
Published: May 2024

Pendidikan adalah bagian terpenting dalam mendirikan suatu bangsa. Dengan pendidikan yang maju maka akan mengupayakan memiliki masyarakat yang cerdas dan juga ahli dalam berbagai bidang. Pendidikan merupakan suatu hal yang sangat dibutuhkan oleh setiap individu dan berguna sebagai langkah awal agar tercapainya tujuan hidup Dengan adanya evaluasi tes hasil belajar maka akan terlihat oleh guru dimana kekurangan dan apa saja yang sudah sesuai dengan tujuan belajar. Evaluasi hasil belajar siswa dapat menentukan kriteria siswa berprestasi dan perankingan. Penentuan siswa berprestasi dilakukan dengan melihat beberapa kriteria yang sudah ditentukan oleh sekolah dan pengambilan keputusan yang akurat. Pada kegiatan belajar mengajar, sikap siswa berprestasi cenderung lebih menonjol serta aktif bertanya ataupun menjawab pertanyaan dari guru dan memberi tanggapan yang positif. Dalam profile matching mencocokan bobot dari masing-masing kriteria aspek dengan gap kompetensi. Tujuan dari adanya gap kompetensi untuk menentukan bagian utama pada peringkat teratas sehingga ditemukannya kandidat yang sesuai dengan peringkat Dengan penggunaan sistem pendukung keputusan menggunakan metode profile matching diharapkan pemilihan siswa berprestasi lebih tepat dan objektif sesuai dengan kriteria yang disepakati oleh pihak sekolah.
Keywords : Sistem pendukung Keputusan, pemilihansiswa berprestasi, profile matching
APLIKASI BUDIDAYA AYAM DOC (DAY OLD CHICKEN) BERBASIS WEB MOBILE
Authors: Setiawan Agus , Eko Eko
Published: May 2024

Bisnis ternak ayam memang menjadi salah satu bisnis yang tiada pernah habis bahkan menjadi salah satu bisnis yang cukup menguntungkan. Beternak ayam pun juga tidak terlalu sulit untuk diterapkan, bisa dimulai dengan modal yang kecil. Untuk memulai usaha budidaya ayam bisa diterapkan di lahan yang kecil atau di pekarangan rumah. Dalam beternak ayam sebenarnya cukup baik untuk diternakkan di kota Palembang. Karena di kota Palembang sendiri cuaca yang lumayan baik untuk perkembangan ayam. Untuk ketahanan terhadap perubahan iklim dan cuaca, ayam memiliki daya tahan tubuh yang cukup baik apabila dipelihara dengan baik. Ayam DOC atau DOC Ayam (Day Old Chicken) adalah ayam dengan umur dibawah 10 hari dan paling lama 14 hari setelah ayam itu menetas, DOC ayam biasanya dipakai untuk istilah ayam pedaging atau ayam potong. Ayam dengan umur 1 hari dan paling lama 14 hari ini biasanya dijadikan sebagai bibit untuk diternakan oleh peternak ayam khususnya peternak ayam potong. Berat atau bobot dari ayam DOC yang normal rata-rata dikisaran 35-40 gram per ekornya. DOC ayam sendiri sangat menentukan keberhasilan dari ternak ayam. Beternak atau mengembangkan ayam DOC sebenarnya tidak terlalu sulit, akan tetapi minimnya informasi mengenai budidaya ayam doc mulai dari persiapan kandang yang kurang memadai, jenis makanan yang dipakai tidak tepat, vitamin yang digunakan tidak tepat, serta waktu vaksin yang belum tepat membuat peternak sering mengalamai kegagalan. Oleh karena itu dibutuhkan suatu sistem yang berbasis web mobile yang dapat digunakan oleh peternak ayam untuk mendapatkan informasi tentang budidaya ayam DOC serta dapat digunakan untuk menghitung perkiraan biaya budidaya ayam DOC.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI MENGGUNAKAN QR CODE BERBASIS WEB SERVICE UNTUK PENDATAAN BUKU TAMU PADA INSTANSI PEMERINTAHAN
Authors: Marliana Iin
Published: May 2024

Perkembangan teknologi saat ini semakin pesat dimana setiap badan usaha mulai melakukan inovasi pelayanan pada setiap bidang, terutama pada kantor instansi pemerintahan seperti pada kantor- kantor kelurahan, dimana pada kantor –kantor kelurahan dituntut untuk memberikan peningkatan inovasi pada pelayanan publik. Kantor kelurahan  atau instansi pemerintahan lainnya memiliki pelayanan publik yang harus dilakukan dengan cepat dan terorganisir dalam dokumentasinya, saat ini permasalahan yang ada banyak sekali pendataan pada buku tamu masih dalam pencatatan manual, hal ini akan menjadi kendala saat akan melakukan pencarian data secara cepat. Maka dibutuhkan waktu yang lama dalam pencarian data yang diperlukan atau bisa juga dokuen tersebut hilang. Untuk Mengatasi Permasalahan diatas maka di perlukan suatu sistem informasi yang dirancang menggunakan QR Code berbasis Web Service yang memudahkan pengguna atau masyarakat dalam pendataan buku tamu tanpa harus selalu mencatat ke dalam buku tamu, karena apada dasarnya data tersebut sudah tersimpan dalam suatu database yang tersimpan dalam PHP dan MySQL. Pengembangan sistem menggunakan metode WaterFall menggunakan strategi bertahap.
Artificial Intelligence Untuk Evaluasi Pembelajaran Pada SMA Muhammadiyah 6 Menggunakan ITIL V3 Domain Service Design
Authors: Maria Fitri , Nafisah Niza Tadzkiratun , Amanatullah Muhammad Ridho , Sutabri Tata
Published: May 2024

Teknologi semakin hari semakin berkembang sangat pesat,semakin bermanfaat ke banyak aspek termasuk di bidang pendidikan  artificial intelligence dinilai dapat meningkatkan pembelajaran dan kemampuan siswa salah satunya penggunaan sistem pembelajaran e-learning. Manfaat  yang di dapatkan lebih meningkat, sehingga e-learning semakin disukai oleh pengguna nya. Untuk mengetahui penilaian pengguna terhadap sistem perlu dilakukan analisis layanan pengguna terhadap e-learning menggunakan framework ITIL V3. Berfokus pada domain service desain yang terdiri dari sub domain yaitu design coordination, service catalogue, service level management, availability management, service design process, capacity management, information security. Hasil penelitian nilai rata-rata subdomain 3,67 dengan nilai current maturity terbesar pada subdomain service catalogue berjumlah 3.78. Pada subdomain design coordination berjumlah 3.73, capacicy management berjumlah 3.72, pada subdomain service level management berjumlah 3.64, information security berjumlah 3.66, availability management berjumlah 3.60, dan subdomain service design process berjumlah 3.58. dapat disimpulkan seluruh subdomain menempati maturity level 4 yaitu manage and measurable, yang artinya e-learning sudah berjalan dengan baik. Namun, tetap diberikan rekomendasi untuk perbaikan system di masa yang akan datang.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ФОРМУВАННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors: Дуляба Наталія , Іваницький Ігор
Published: May 2024

Стаття присвячена особливостям формування інформаційного забезпечення інноваційної діяльності підприємства. Обґрунтовано важливість інформаційного забезпечення для прийняття управлінських рішень у сфері інновацій. З врахуванням функцій інформаційного забезпечення, визначено, що воно повинно бути формуватися поетапно. До основних етапів формування інформаційного забезпечення інноваційної діяльності віднесено: аналіз потреб, збір інформації, обробка та аналіз інформації, зберігання інформації, поширення інформації, оновлення та покращення інформації. В статті визначено особливу роль інформаційних технологій в інформаційному забезпеченні в сучасних умовах. Визначено необхідність формування інформаційного банку даних для накопичення, зберігання, захисту інформації та інтеграції з сучасними управлінськими інформаційними системами.
СИСТЕМА МОТИВАЦІЇ ДЛЯ ЗБЕРЕЖЕННЯ ПЕРСОНАЛУ ТОРГОВЕЛЬНОГО ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors: Костюк Катерина , Шарий В’ячеслав
Published: May 2024

Стаття присвячена актуальним проблемам розроблення й удосконалення системи мотивації та збереження персоналу підприємства. Досліджено та систематизовано фактори впливу мотивації на якість роботи працівників. Вивчено зарубіжний досвід збереження персоналу. Доведено важливість резервів підвищення рівня мотивації та поліпшення роботи в торговельному підприємстві. Досліджується роль системи мотивації в забезпеченні сталості кадрового потенціалу та підвищенні конкурентоспроможності торговельного підприємства. Проаналізовано вплив фінансової стимуляції, системи навчання та розвитку, а також корпоративної культури на працівників та продуктивність їх праці. Висвітлено важливість індивідуалізації підходу до мотивації працівників і впровадження інноваційних методів управління персоналом для досягнення оптимальних результатів.
Assessing senescence patterns in populations of large mammals
Authors:   Univ. Claude Bernard Lyon, France, Gaillard J.-M. , Viallefont A. ,   Univ. Lumière Lyon, France, Loison A. ,   Univ. Claude Bernard Lyon, France, Festa-Bianchet M. ,   Univ. de Sherbrooke, Canada
Published: May 2024

Theoretical models such as those of Gompertz and Weibull are commonly used to study senescence in survival for humans and laboratory or captive animals. For wild populations of vertebrates, senescence in survival has more commonly been assessed by fitting simple linear or quadratic relationships between survival and age. By using appropriate constraints on survival parameters in Capture-Mark-Recapture (CMR) models, we propose a first analysis of the suitability of the Gompertz and the two-parameter Weibull models for describing aging-related mortality in free-ranging populations of ungulates. We first show how to handle the Gompertz and the two-parameter Weibull models in the context of CMR analyses. Then we perform a comparative analysis of senescence patterns in both sexes of two ungulate species highly contrasted according to the intensity of sexual selection. Our analyses provide support to the Gompertz model for describing senescence patterns in ungulates. Evolutionary implications of our results are discussed
Individual heterogeneity and identifiability in capture-recapture models
Authors:   USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Maryland, USA, Link W. A.
Published: May 2024

Individual heterogeneity in detection probabilities is a far more serious problem for capture-recapture modeling than has previously been recognized. In this note, I illustrate that population size is not an identifiable parameter under the general closed population mark-recapture model Mh. The problem of identifiability is obvious if the population includes individuals with pi = 0, but persists even when it is assumed that individual detection probabilities are bounded away from zero. Identifiability may be attained within parametric families of distributions for pi, but not among parametric families of distributions. Consequently, in the presence of individual heterogeneity in detection probability, capture-recapture analysis is strongly model dependent.
Density dependence in North American ducks
Authors:   The Statistical Laboratory–CMS, Univ. of Cambridge, UK, Jamieson L. E. , Brooks S. P. ,   The Statistical Laboratory–CMS, Univ. of Cambridge, UK
Published: May 2024

The existence or otherwise of density dependence within a population can have important implications for the management of that population. Here, we use estimates of abundance obtained from annual aerial counts on the major breeding grounds of a variety of North American duck species and use a state space model to separate the observation and ecological system processes. This state space approach allows us to impose a density dependence structure upon the true underlying population rather than on the estimates and we demonstrate the improved robustness of this procedure for detecting density dependence in the population. We adopt a Bayesian approach to model fitting, using Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods and use a reversible jump MCMC scheme to calculate posterior model probabilities which assign probabilities to the presence of density dependence within the population, for example. We show how these probabilities can be used either to discriminate between models or to provide model-averaged predictions which fully account for both parameter and model uncertainty.
Costs of detection bias in index-ased population monitoring
Authors:   USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, University of Georgia, Athens, USA, Moore C. T. , Kendall W. L. ,   USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, USA
Published: May 2024

Managers of wildlife populations commonly rely on indirect, count-based measures of the population in making decisions regarding conservation, harvest, or control. The main appeal in the use of such counts is their low material expense compared to methods that directly measure the population. However, their correct use rests on the rarely-tested but often-assumed premise that they proportionately reflect population size, i.e., that they constitute a population index. This study investigates forest management for the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis) and the Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) at the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge in central Georgia, U.S.A. Optimal decision policies for a joint species objective were derived for two alternative models of Wood Thrush population dynamics. Policies were simulated under scenarios of unbiasedness, consistent negative bias, and habitat-dependent negative bias in observed Wood Thrush densities. Differences in simulation outcomes between biased and unbiased detection scenarios indicated the expected loss in resource objectives (here, forest habitat and birds) through decision-making based on biased population counts. Given the models and objective function used in our analysis, expected losses were as great as 11%, a degree of loss perhaps not trivial for applications such as endangered species management. Our analysis demonstrates that costs of uncertainty about the relationship between the population and its observation can be measured in units of the resource, costs which may offset apparent savings achieved by collecting uncorrected population counts.
Quantifying variation in migratory strategies using ring-recoveries
Authors:   British Trust for Ornithology, Norfolk, UK, Sirirwardena G. M. , Wernham C. V. ,   British Trust for Ornithology, Norfolk, UK, Baillie S. R. ,   British Trust for Ornithology, Norfolk, UK
Published: May 2024

Bird populations have traditionally been labelled as “migrant” or “resident” on the basis of field observations and qualitative interpretations of patterns of ring–recoveries. However, even such a non–systematic approach has identified many intermediate species where only part of the population migrates (partial migrants) or where different components of the population migrate to different extents (differential migrants). A method that would allow a quantitative definition of migratory tendency to be derived for many species would facilitate investigations into the ecological causes and life–history consequences of migratory behaviour. Species or populations could then be placed objectively into the continuum between true residency and an obligate, long–distance migratory habit. We present a novel method for the analysis of ring–recovery data sets that produces just such a quantitative index of migratory tendency for British birds, developed as part of the BTO’s Migration Atlas project (Wernham et al., 2002). The method uses distributions of ringing–to–recovery distances to classify individual species’ patterns of movement relative to those of other species. The areas between species’ cumulative distance distributions are treated as inter–species dissimilarities and a one–dimensional map is then constructed using multi–dimensional scaling. We have used the method in example analyses to show how it can be used to investigate the factors that affect the migratory strategies that species adopt, such as body size, territoriality and distribution, and in studies of their consequences for demographic parameters such as annual survival and the timing of breeding. We have also conducted initial analyses to show how temporal changes in the indices could reveal otherwise unmeasured population consequences of environmental change and thus have an important application in conservation science. Finally, we discuss how our approach to producing indices of migratory tendency could be enhanced to reduce the bias that follows from spatial or temporal variation in reporting rates and how they could be made more broadly valuable by incorporating other data sets and recovery data from other countries.
Breeding dispersal by Ross's geese in the Queen Maud Gulf metapopulation
Authors:   Univ. of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada, Drake K. L. , Alisauskas R. T. ,   Canadian Wildlife Service, Saskatchewan, Canada
Published: May 2024

We estimated rates of breeding philopatry and complementary dispersal within the Queen Maud Gulf metapopulation of Ross’s Geese (Chen rossii) using multistate modeling of neckband observations at five breeding colonies, 1999–2003. Probability of philopatry was female–biased, but varied among colonies. Probabilies of annual movement among breeding colonies ranged 0.02 to 0.14 for females and 0.12 to 0.38 for males and was substantially higher than expected. These estimates (1) underscore the potential for dispersal to alter breeding distribution, (2) demonstrates that the influence of immigration on colony–specific rates of population growth is nontrivial, and (3) provides behavioral evidence for extensive gene flow among subpopulations. Sex differences in apparent survival estimated from multistate models likely resulted from a combination of higher rates of neckband loss by males compared to females, and higher rates of permanent emigration by males from our study area.
Using large-scale data analysis to assess life history and behavioural traits: the case of the reintroduced White stork Ciconia ciconia population in the Netherlands
Authors:   NIOO–KNAW, Centre for Terrestrial Ecology (CTE), The Netherlands, Doligez B. , Thomson D. L. ,   Max Planck Inst. for Demographic Research, Rostock, Germany, Van Noordwijk A. J. ,   NIOO–KNAW, Centre for Terrestrial Ecology (CTE), The Netherlands
Published: May 2024

The White stork Ciconia ciconia has been the object of several successful reintroduction programmes in the last decades. As a consequence, populations have been monitored over large spatial scales. Despite these intense efforts, very few reliable estimates of life history traits are available for this species. Such general knowledge however constitutes a prerequisite for investigating the consequences of conservation measures. Using the large–scale and long–term ringing and resighting data set of White storks in the Netherlands, we investigated the variation of survival and resighting rates with age, time and previous individual resighting history, and in a second step supplementary feeding, using capture–recapture models. Providing food did not seem to affect survival directly, but may have an indirect effect via the alteration of migratory behaviour. Large–scale population monitoring is important in obtaining precise and reliable estimates of life history traits and assessing the consequences of conservation measures on these traits, which will prove useful for managers to take adequate measures in future conservation strategies.
Estimating population dynamics and dispersal distances of owls from nationally coordinated ringing data in Finland
Authors:   Finnish Museum of Natural History, Univ. of Helsinki, Finland, Saurola P. , Francis C. M. ,   Canadian Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Research Centre, Ottawa, Canada
Published: May 2024

Amateur bird ringers can collect data at a geographic and temporal scale that is rarely possible with professional field crews, thus allowing truly national analyses of population dynamics and dispersal. Since the early 1970s, bird ringers in Finland have been strongly encouraged to focus on birds of prey, especially cavity–nesting owls. In addition to ringing nestlings and adults, ringers also provide data on population trends and breeding success. The resultant data indicate that numbers of breeding pairs fluctuated with the 3–4 year microtine cycle, but without any long–term trend. Mean productivity per nest varied from 2.18 to 3.33 fledglings per active nest in Tawny Owls, 1.56 to 2.87 in Ural Owls and 1.78 to 4.32 in Tengmalm’s Owls. Survival and breeding propensity also varied with the vole cycle and explained much of the observed variation in breeding populations. Observed median dispersal distances were 24 and 18 km for Ural and Tawny Owls respectively, but increased to 36 and 48 km, using a method presented here to adjust for uneven sampling effort, highlighting the importance of considering sampling effort when estimating dispersal.
Spatial population dynamics of small mammals: some methodological and practical issues
Authors:   Inst. of Biology, Univ. of Tromsø, Norway, Yoccoz N. G. , Ims R. A. ,   Inst. of Biology, Univ. of Tromsø, Norway
Published: May 2024

Small mammals have been widely used to further our understanding of spatial and temporal population dynamical patterns, because their dynamics exhibit large variations, both in time (multi-annual cycles vs. seasonal variation only) and space (regional synchrony, travelling waves). Small mammals have therefore been the focus of a large number of empirical and statistical (analysis of time-series) studies, mostly based on trapping indices. These studies did not take into account sampling variability associated with the use of counts or estimates of population size. In this paper, we use our field study focusing on population dynamics and demography of small mammals in North Norway at three spatial scales (0.1, 10 and 100 km) to illustrate some methodological and practical issues. We first investigate the empirical patterns of spatial population dynamics, focusing on correlation among time-series of population abundance at increasing spatial scales. We then assess using simulated data the bias of estimates of spatial correlation induced by using either population indices such as the number of individuals captured (i.e., raw counts) or estimates of population size derived from statistical modeling of capture-recapture data. The problems encountered are similar to those described when assessing density-dependence in time-series -a special case of the consequence of measurement error for estimates of regression coefficients- but are to our knowledge ignored in the ecological literature. We suggest some empirical solutions as well as more rigorous approaches.