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The strategic architecture of “BPDPKS” – Oil Palm Plantation Fund Management Agency
Authors: Fitriyah  , Suroso A I , Baga L M 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The Oil Palm Plantation Fund Management Agency, Badan Pengelola Dana Perkebunan Kelapa Sawit, is a government institution that manages funds for oil palm plantations using export levies from crude palm oil (CPO) products and their derivatives. However, there is a dichotomy between supporting conglomerates and smallholders. To address this issue, an analysis is required to determine the agency’s position as a strategic organization capable of implementing sustainable oil palm development programs. The strategic architecture outlines the future and business outlook of the agency. Hence, this study uses IPA analysis to analyze the current planning needs and what is required in the agency’s strategic architecture. The core competencies were identified using VRIO frameworks and external analysis using PESTEL. Result from that analysis as a parameter to create a strategic architecture for 2024-2028. The strategic architecture has been developed based on internal and external evaluation matrices, employing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. Additionally, this research was followed by preparing an action plan as a guideline for implementation programs.
Strategy for Increasing Exports of Indonesian Palm Oil
Authors: Azahari D H , Dwi Laksani Dian , Amalia Rizki , Kusumawardhana Ramiaji 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Palm oil and its derivatives contribute to 13% of Indonesia’s total exports. Indonesia has a significant opportunity to become a major player in the global palm oil trade but faces threats in expanding market access and even maintaining existing markets. This research aims to analyse the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the plantation sector, especially palm oil, in Indonesia, using competitiveness analysis and Export Product Dynamic to formulate strategies for enhancing the export of palm products and derivatives. From this analysis, it is concluded that Indonesia has strength in its geographic conditions, but needs to strengthen human resources, especially in the agricultural sector, and add value to export commodities beyond raw materials. With the growth of the international market and the increase in the number of free trade agreements held by Indonesia, the potential for developing market access for palm and its derivatives is likely to expand. However, Indonesia also faces non-tariff barriers and environmental unfriendliness stigma, resulting in rejection or obstacles for Indonesian products to enter export destination countries. Strategies to be explored further include expanding into emerging markets while maintaining traditional markets, optimizing research and development for upstream efficiency and downstream derivative product diversification, improving sustainable palm oil industry governance, and enhancing domestic policies to support the palm oil industry.
Evaluating the market positions of soybean oil-producing countries in the world market
Authors: Qanitha M , Majiidu M , Puwawangsa H , Ekayani M 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Soybeans have an essential position as the main legume crop in the world food system. This research focuses on four high-producer countries of soybean, i.e., India, the Netherlands, Brazil, and the USA. The subject of soybeans as a vegetable oil includes soybean seeds, soybean oil, soybean oil cake, and refined soybeans. This research aims to identify opportunities for the industrial development of soybeans and their derivatives from socio-economic aspects in the world. The analytical method used in this soybean research is the BCG matrix. The data collection used is secondary data from several countries that export soybeans from 2020 to 2021, as well as a literature review of several kinds of literature. Soybean exporters in 2021 are in first place, namely Brazil (USD 39 billion), the United States (USD 27.8 billion) is in second place, Paraguay (USD 2.99 billion) is in third place, The Netherlands (USD 462 million) is in 7th place, and India (USD 22.9 million) is in 33rd place. The analysis results from soybean research show that Argentina took the cash cow position in the BCG matrix and has excellent potential for development in the soybean industry and its derivative products to meet market trends worldwide.
Exploring sustainable cooking oil consumption patterns in Punjab, Pakistan: A comprehensive scientific study
Authors: Arshad A , Nurrochmat NA , Arshad U , Sudarsono S , Bashir U , Ayyaz M 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Palm oil is the world’s most widely traded vegetable oil, with total trade amounting to 77.22 million metric tons of total vegetable oil production in 2023. Palm oil is usually used as the material of cooking oil and food products, biofuel, cosmetics, and other derivates. Pakistan imported $3.36B in Palm Oil, becoming the third largest importer of Palm Oil in the world. However, palm oil has faced deforestation in the last few years. To solve that, the palm oil plantation must be sustainably certified (RSPO), and the impact will increase the palm oil price. Therefore, this research aims to explore Pakistan’s sustainable cooking oil consumption patterns. This research uses purposive sampling from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and geographical locations within Pakistan. The total respondents are 52 respondents from Punjab, Pakistan. The data analysis uses descriptive statistical analysis. The results show that palm oil was the most used cooking oil (68%), followed by sunflower (22%). Over half of the participants (56%) were willing to pay a premium for environmentally friendly cooking oils. Most participants (84%) were familiar with sustainable certification labels like RSPO, and most participants (82%) believed that adopting sustainable palm oil production practices could alleviate environmental and ethical concerns.
Bioethanol derived from rice straw agricultural waste as alternative energy towards a pollution-free era
Authors: Pratama I L , Baharrudin R , Rahman M F , Siregar J J 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Rice production occupies the first position as raw material for bioethanol production, with a total output throughout Indonesia of 56.63 million tons in 2023 (BPS, 2023). The purpose of this innovation is to create bioethanol derived from new raw materials, namely rice straw, by applying the simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) method for the conversion of lignocellulose into alcohol, which will produce bioethanol with a purity level of about 99% with a more efficient process. This method goes through several processes, including breaking the size of the rice straw to 0.1 mm and mixing it with several bacteria for fermentation and hydrolysis. The saccharification process is also carried out until the distillation process to make high levels of bioethanol. Bioethanol from the simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) method is tested using an Octane Number Analyzer to determine the octane number content. The test included mixing bioethanol with Pertamax 92 to prove the effect of adding bioethanol to Pertamax, and the result was 93.1. Therefore, the innovation of making bioethanol from rice straw with the SSF method is expected to be a solution for Indonesia towards a pollution-free era.
Productivity and Yield of Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Benth) in Community Forest using Agroforestry Patterns in Tommo District, Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi Province
Authors: Daud M , Hikmah H , Astuti S , Samrin S , Baharuddin B 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The productivity of patchouli plants in Indonesia still needs to improve. This is because patchouli cultivation is generally carried out using a monoculture and shifting cropping pattern, which causes land degradation. This study aims to determine the productivity and yield of patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Benth) in community forest using agroforestry patterns in Tommo District, Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi Province. The study used observation, survey, interview, and questionnaire methods. Respondents were selected using a purposive sampling method of 30 respondents who cultivated patchouli plants using an agroforestry system in community forests. In-depth interviews were conducted with these respondents, followed by a survey of their patchouli cultivation area. The findings revealed that the average annual production of patchouli plants in community forests employing an agroforestry approach amounted to 8,604 kg/year through two harvests on an average land area of 0.74 hectares. Consequently, the average patchouli plant productivity is 10,697.26 kg/ha per year. Patchouli production consists of leaves and twigs that the community has dried and then distilled using conventional distillation equipment. The average yield from the distillation of patchouli leaves and twigs into patchouli oil is 1.96%. Consequently, the productivity of patchouli oil that can be obtained from cultivating patchouli plants is around 209.67 kg/ha per year, equivalent to 246.67 litres/ha per year. The productivity and yield of patchouli plants in the agroforestry pattern are generally lower than in the monoculture pattern, with an average productivity of 13,279 kg/ha per year and a yield of 2.83%. Still, the agroforestry pattern provides added value by producing forestry and agricultural plants combined with the patchouli plant.
Flexible printed circuit-based triboelectric film sensor for integrity monitoring of tensile bolted joints
Authors: Wang Chu , Miura Nanako , Hiraga Motoaki , Masuda Arata 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This study presents an improved design of a triboelectric film sensor for integrity monitoring of tensile bolted joints, which is designed to capture the micro-scale relative motion due to the bolt’s looseness by utilizing the triboelectric effect of the polymer layer of the sensor in contact with the metal surface of the fastened objects. The key idea is twofold: First, we use the triboelectric effect between the polymer layer and the fastened object itself, instead of the triboelectric effect between two polymer layers. This allows the sensor to be a single sheet configuration instead of two-piece. The second idea is to make the sensor design fabricable as a standard flexible printed circuit. This makes it possible to produce sensors accurately and inexpensively. Experimental tests incorporating the proposed sensor into a tensile bolted joint have demonstrated that the sensor’s voltage output is inversely related to the bolt’s tightness. Additionally, a modeling study adopting Persson’s contact theory has been conducted to refine the understanding of the real contact area, triboelectric charging, and separation dynamics between the polymer and metal layers, which is crucial for the accurate modeling of sensor outputs under dynamic loading conditions. It has been concluded that the integrated mechanical and triboelectric model successfully aligns with the experimental findings, indicating the sensor’s potential for practical applications in bolt integrity monitoring.
Performance prediction of dielectric resonator based mm-wave MIMO antenna using machine learning algorithm
Authors: Sikandar  , Katiyar Himanshu , Gangwar Som Pal , Sharma Anand 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The alumina ceramic-based dual port radiator is structured and analyzed in this communication. Cylindrical-shaped ceramic is fed by using modified circular aperture. The designed aperture creates dual orthogonal modes i.e.

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mode inside the ceramic with 90° phase shifts. This property generates circularly polarized waves from 27.6 GHz–28.4 GHz. Anti-parallel placements of antenna ports introduce the concept of space diversity and improve the isolation level by more than 25 dB. To reduce the computational time, two machine learning algorithms i.e. Random Forest and XGBoost are utilized to predict the reflection coefficient variation. Testing of a fabricated prototype of the proposed radiating structure confirms that the designed radiator works well between 26.8 GHz–28.7 GHz. Asymmetrical placement of ports concerning substrate tilts the radiation pattern obtained from different ports in different directions i.e. ±30°. Stable radiation features and good diversity performance make the designed antenna suitable for mm-wave 5G communication system.
Introduction
Authors: Nili Shmuel 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This introduction presents the book’s central distinction among three categories of normative debates about law and policy. The opening category—‘first-best’ justice debates—covers those normative debates that are most familiar in contemporary legal and political philosophy. These debates presuppose a consolidated liberal-democratic government, whose coercive capacities are unmatched within its jurisdiction. The next category—‘second-best’ justice debates—revolves around the effort to bring about such a government. In ‘third-best’ justice debates, by contrast, the optimism that is constitutive of second-best justice largely or even entirely disappears. This may be because the only way to transition into the circumstances of first-best justice in a given jurisdiction is to pursue policies that endanger the prospects for such transition elsewhere. Or it may be because all plausible scenarios still feature a threat of severe violence pervading the jurisdiction. The book’s overarching question is how to deal with such ultra-tragic circumstances.
Conceptualizing the Law’s Reach: Violence, the Rule of Law, and the Fragility of Democracy
Authors: Nili Shmuel 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Even within supposed bastions of liberal democracy, basic liberal-democratic values are increasingly under attack. This widely discussed ‘crisis of democracy’ immediately raises question marks around any firm conceptual distinction between consolidated democracies on the one hand, and, on the other hand, jurisdictions pervaded by the shadow of violence. The central goal of this chapter is to address such questions. In the process, the chapter further motivates and elaborates the introduction’s core distinction among first-, second-, and third-best justice dilemmas. The chapter also lays out a broader conceptual apparatus that informs later chapters.
Legal Kleptocracy and Third-Best Justice: Pre-Empting Entanglement (I)
Authors: Nili Shmuel 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Crime committed under the shadow of violence is often given a legal veneer by those with the power to write the laws. One key result is ‘legal’ privatization of state assets, evident anywhere from corrupt regimes at the heart of the Arab Spring, to the privatizations that dominated post-Soviet countries. This chapter focuses on the jurisdictional dilemmas that affluent democracies are forced to confront, when the winners of such privatizations—from sudden oligarchs to long-established regime cronies—predictably seek to send the spoils of their victory abroad. Should affluent democracies prioritize the letter of the law, and accordingly welcome the relevant funds into their jurisdictions? Or should affluent democracies instead prioritize the more demanding—and elusive—standard of the ‘spirit’ of the law, even at the significant cost of giving up massive sums that can improve the lives of their own citizens if invested in their economies?
Pre-Empting Entanglement (II): Hostages and Ransoms Across Borders
Authors: Nili Shmuel 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This chapter examines how far affluent democracies can permissibly go in trying to avoid entanglement in crime occurring against the shadow of violence overseas. More specifically, the chapter focuses on criminal threats triggered by international migration, and particularly by knowledge, on the part of ascendant violent actors, that extremely vulnerable locals have (usually remittance-sending) relatives who have emigrated to affluent countries. Such circumstances are ripe for criminal exploitation, in the shape of ubiquitous cross-border ransom demands: extortionists regularly contact the migrants and threaten to harm their families back home, unless they are paid significant sums. The resulting jurisdictional dilemma for affluent democracies is how the very real risk of such extortion should affect their admission decisions regarding separated families. The chapter’s main goal is to develop normative principles, as well as policy proposals, for handling this dilemma.
Relational Responses to Trauma in Twenty-First-Century French and Spanish Women's Writing
Authors: Lawlor Hannie 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Relational Responses to Trauma in Twenty-First-Century French and Spanish Women’s Writing offers new insight into what it means to write relational lives. It broadens the parameters of existing discussions in terms of geography as well as genre, drawing together two literatures whose prominence in life-writing theory to date could hardly be more different: while French women’s writing has long been at the centre of international discussions of autobiography, the relative invisibility of Spanish women’s writing remains striking. The dialogue that thus underpins this study, between diverse twenty-first-century case studies and broader approaches to life writing, shines a light on what is gained from inviting different voices into the discussion. These narrative projects challenge long-standing critical assumptions in autobiography studies and trauma theory about how writers can and should represent the multiple perspectives that are at the heart of intergenerational stories. In exploring the narrative solutions that these texts propose in response to the ethical questions they navigate, Relational Responses shows that writing relational lives rests on far more than the mere recounting of a shared history. ‘Relating’ in these texts, it proposes, is an act embedded in the telling of the story. It is a mode of testifying together to traumatic experience, one that reveals a powerful preoccupation in contemporary women’s life-writing practice with making space for the many voices and versions that otherwise go unheard.
Reconstruction of gene regulatory networks for Caenorhabditis elegans using tree-shaped gene expression data
Authors: Wu Yida , Zhou Da , Hu Jie 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Constructing gene regulatory networks is a widely adopted approach for investigating gene regulation, offering diverse applications in biology and medicine. A great deal of research focuses on using time series data or single-cell RNA-sequencing data to infer gene regulatory networks. However, such gene expression data lack either cellular or temporal information. Fortunately, the advent of time-lapse confocal laser microscopy enables biologists to obtain tree-shaped gene expression data of Caenorhabditis elegans, achieving both cellular and temporal resolution. Although such tree-shaped data provide abundant knowledge, they pose challenges like non-pairwise time series, laying the inaccuracy of downstream analysis. To address this issue, a comprehensive framework for data integration and a novel Bayesian approach based on Boolean network with time delay are proposed. The pre-screening process and Markov Chain Monte Carlo algorithm are applied to obtain the parameter estimates. Simulation studies show that our method outperforms existing Boolean network inference algorithms. Leveraging the proposed approach, gene regulatory networks for five subtrees are reconstructed based on the real tree-shaped datatsets of Caenorhabditis elegans, where some gene regulatory relationships confirmed in previous genetic studies are recovered. Also, heterogeneity of regulatory relationships in different cell lineage subtrees is detected. Furthermore, the exploration of potential gene regulatory relationships that bear importance in human diseases is undertaken. All source code is available at the GitHub repository https://github.com/edawu11/BBTD.git.
Role of Lugol solution before total thyroidectomy for Graves’ disease: randomized clinical trial
Authors: Schiavone Donatella , Crimì Filippo , Cabrelle Giulio , Pennelli Gianmaria , Sacchi Diana , Mian Caterina , Torresan Francesca , Iacobone Maurizio 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background
Lugol solution is often administered to patients with Graves’ disease before surgery. The aim is to reduce thyroid vascularization and surgical morbidity, but its real effectiveness remains controversial. The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of preoperative Lugol solution on thyroid vascularization and surgical morbidity in patients with Graves’ disease undergoing total thyroidectomy.

Methods
Fifty-six patients undergoing total thyroidectomy for Graves’ disease were randomly assigned to receive 7 days of Lugol treatment (Lugol+ group, 29) or no Lugol treatment (LS– group, 27) before surgery in this single-centre and single-blinded trial. Preoperative hormone and colour Doppler ultrasonographic data for assessing thyroid vascularization were collected 8 days before surgery (T0) and on the day of surgery (T1). The primary outcome was intraoperative and postoperative blood loss. Secondary outcomes included duration of surgery, thyroid function, morbidity, vascularization, and microvessel density at final pathology.

Results
No differences in demographic, preoperative hormone or ultrasonographic data were found between LS+ and LS– groups at T0. At T1, free tri-iodothyronine (FT3) and free thyroxine (FT4) levels were significantly reduced compared with T0 values in the LS+ group, whereas no such variation was observed in the LS– group. No differences between T0 and T1 were found for ultrasonographic vascularization in either group, nor did the histological findings differ. There were no significant differences between the LS+ and LS– groups concerning intraoperative/postoperative blood loss (median 80.5 versus 94 ml respectively), duration of surgery (75 min in both groups) or postoperative morbidity.

Conclusion
Lugol solution significantly reduces FT3 and FT4 levels in patients undergoing surgery for Graves’ disease, but does not decrease intraoperative/postoperative blood loss, thyroid vascularization, duration of surgery or postoperative morbidity.

Registration number
NCT05784792 (https://www.clinicaltrials.gov).
Implementing distinct spatial proteogenomic technologies: opportunities, challenges, and key considerations
Authors: Verstappe Bram , Scott Charlotte L 
Published: August 2024

Summary
Our ability to understand the cellular complexity of tissues has been revolutionized in recent years with significant advances in proteogenomic technologies including those enabling spatial analyses. This has led to numerous consortium efforts, such as the human cell atlas initiative which aims to profile all cells in the human body in healthy and diseased contexts. The availability of such information will subsequently lead to the identification of novel biomarkers of disease and of course therapeutic avenues. However, before such an atlas of any given healthy or diseased tissue can be generated, several factors should be considered including which specific techniques are optimal for the biological question at hand. In this review, we aim to highlight some of the considerations we believe to be important in the experimental design and analysis process, with the goal of helping to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of technologies available.