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Analysis and design of smart food packaging monitoring model based on chipless RFID sensor
Authors: Wisudawaty P , Djatna T , Sugiarto  
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Logistics plays a crucial role in shaping the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations. The manual monitoring approach often entails labor-intensive procedures, leading to inefficiencies and ineffectiveness within the logistics sector. The incorporation of sensors into product packaging holds the potential to benefit consumers by ensuring freshness and quality. Simultaneously, it enables retail industries to manage their inventory and verify product authenticity more effectively. Chipless RFID sensors, a wireless technology, offer advantages as a data input medium in the series of activities involved in product distribution systems. The amalgamation of sensor technology and RFID introduces novel prospects for overseeing and controlling perishable products. This study introduces an intelligent radio frequency label equipped with a sensor capable of measuring temperature and humidity. The purpose of this research is to analyze and design a chipless RFID-based product quality monitoring system. The research methodology begins with an identification system, an analysis of the interaction between stakeholders, and analysis and design using SAP Power Design. The implementation of chipless RFID involves industry, chipless RFID architecture, and buyers, as well as the primary environment of the system. Business Process Modeling and Notation Diagrams describe the flow of material and data between actors and describe their processing to produce quality data and information.
Procurement Planning of Coffee Bean at Small Scale Agro-Industry in Kalibaru Banyuwangi Regency
Authors: Khotijah  , Djatna Taufik , Marimin  
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Procurement planning with forecasting techniques is constructive for the agro-industry in dealing with price fluctuations and uncertainty in the availability of quality raw materials and controlling procurement costs. However, not all agro-industries can implement procurement planning accurately and precisely because it is unsuitable for the data characteristics and limited data. This study aims to forecast the amount of raw material needed for KUB Srikandi in the future using the ARIMA Model. The results of the study show that there are two models in the ARIMA family: ARIMA (1,1,0) and ARIMA (0,1,1), both of which have significant parameters with p-values below 0.05. But the ARIMA (0,1,1) model is the best model, according to the results of the model with the lowest Mean Squared Error (MSE) value among all the models that were looked at. The purchase planning quantitative analysis results are 191 kg/month at the lower limit and 213 kg/month at the upper limit.
Enhancing competitiveness in the Indonesian meat processing industry: a literature review
Authors: Wattie Yosaphat , Suparno Ono , Raharja Sapta 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Ensuring access to nutritious food and maintaining high standards in food supply is essential for the expanding population of Indonesia, as outlined in Law No. 18 of 2012. Within the framework of the National Industrial Development Master Plan (RIPIN) for the years 2015–2035, the meat processing industry plays a pivotal role. The surge in income levels, changes in dietary habits, and the growth of modern retail outlets have increased the demand for processed meat products in the country. However, the industry faces obstacles such as low levels of meat intake and a heavy dependence on imported raw materials, highlighting the need for a well-rounded strategy to boost competitiveness, encourage consumption, and tackle nutritional issues. This literature review delves into the Indonesian meat processing industry’s competitiveness, addressing the need for strategic enhancements to meet domestic and global demands. It identifies key challenges, including the reliance on imported raw materials and limited export market expansion. Through a comprehensive literature review, it explores strategic frameworks and innovative approaches, emphasizing the Industrial Competitiveness Index (ICI), SWOT analysis, and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for strategic decision-making. Recommendations include investment in technology and innovation, enhancing supply chain sustainability, market diversification, skill development, and regulatory support. The paper concludes that a multifaceted strategy integrating these elements can significantly boost Indonesia’s meat processing industry’s competitiveness and sustainability.
Enrichment and Characterization of Sheep Caecum Mixed Lactic Acid Bacteria as Potential Direct-fed Microbials (DFMs) in Livestock
Authors: Alifa F R , Kurniawati A , Bachruddin Z , Luberina F A 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) have been widely used as feed supplements in the form of live bacteria or Direct-fed microbials (DFMs) which are expected to have a positive impact on livestock productivity. However, each LAB strain has different characteristics so its ability to influence its host livestock will also be different. This research aims to characterize the LAB enrichment process obtained from the caecum of sheep. The sheep caecum LAB underwent re-inoculated while being enriched in MRS broth medium. After obtaining the LAB isolates, characterization was carried out in the form of pH measurements, total plate count, bacteriocin production, and bacterial kinetic growth. The results showed that LAB could be grown from the digesta of sheep caecum as seen from the decrease in the average pH of the growth medium reaching pH 4.14 with a bacterial colony count of 6,01 log CFU/ml. The grown LAB had a Ks value of 0.24 μM glucose and a μmax value of 2.69 OD. Apart from that, the clear zone test showed a positive result. In conclusion, Enrichment of mixed LAB cultures from sheep caecum has decreased environmental pH by 33%. Sheep caecum mixed LAB culture has easy growth characteristics and antimicrobial activity so it can be a suitable alternative DMF candidate. Further research focusing on the application of this LAB strain is needed to be able to determine the effect of bacteria on livestock.
Effect of Tropical Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L. cv Kacang Ratu BW) on the Blood Profile in Hybrid Ducks
Authors: Fatimah D N , Murod M , Fiki M T , Abdillah F , Kaswari S , Khairunisa I. L , Salsabila Z I , Juniardi R , Suwignyo B 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This study aimed to determine the effect of the use tropical alfalfa (Medicago sativa L. cv Kacang Ratu BW) meal in feed on the blood profile in hybrid ducks. 72 day-old duck were reared for 42 days using stage cages. Ducks were randomly divided into three treatments with four replications and each of the replication consisted of six hybrid ducks. The treatment in this study used tropical alfalfa powder in formulated basal diet with different levels. The study was conducted with three treatments including AL0: 0% tropical alfalfa (control), AL4: 4% tropical alfalfa, and AL8: 8% tropical alfalfa. The feed was given at the age of eight days and adapted to the needs of the ducks. Data observed were blood profile in the form of total erythrocytes, total leukocytes, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit values, heterophil levels, lymphocyte levels and H/L ratio of hybrid broiler ducks. All data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis. Statistical analysis used nonparametric tests using Kruskal-Wallis and further tests using Man Whitney for data that were significantly different between treatments. The results showed that the use of tropical alfalfa meal had no significant effect (P>0.05) on total erythrocytes, total leukocytes, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit values, heterophil levels, lymphocyte levels and H/L ratio of hybrid broiler ducks. It can be concluded that the use of tropical alfalfa meal up to 8% in hybrid duck feed did not effect on blood profile.
Sheepskin gelatin-based edible film: the use of soybean oil as a plasticizer
Authors: Hasdar Muhamad , Nalinanon Sitthipong , Sriket Chodsana 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This study aimed to develop edible films based on sheepskin gelatin, incorporating soybean oil as a plasticizer. Treatment was divided into three groups, namely GO1, GO2, and GO3, each containing soybean oil at 0%, 2.5%, and 5% (v/v). A homogenizer was used to combine gelatin from sheepskin and soybean oil. Then, ultrasound was applied to form edible films. The results showed that adding soybean oil increased the films thickness, opacity, water resistance, and moisture content. However, it decreased the transparency and swelling of the films. It also did not affect the water activity of the films. The GO3 sample had the highest L* value, a*, and b* values. It also had the lowest ∆E value, which indicated that it was close to the color of the original material. The peak wavenumbers changed after adding soybean oil, especially in the amide A and fingerprint regions. A notable shift occurred at the peak wavenumber of 1744.94 cm−1, which represented the vibrational stretching of C=O in triglycerides. The produced edible film had low flexibility, but it serves as a valuable reference for developing safe and practical films using gelatin sheepskin with natural oils as plasticizers.
Assessing the Efficacy of Chicken Fat as a Fatliquoring Agent in the Tanning Process of Puffer Fish Skin
Authors: Wibowo R L M S A , Wulandari D , Yuliatmo R 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
In Indonesia, chicken fat is derived from the residue of broiler chicken production. This residue serves as a fatliquoring agent, presenting an intriguing avenue for study. This study aims to investigate the application of chicken fat as a fatliquoring agent in the leather production process, particularly in comparison to commonly used fatliquors such as Derminol SPE (manufactured fatliquor) and fish oil (natural fat). The chicken fat is extracted into a fatliquoring solution, and the crude fat content is subsequently tested. Chemical and physical quality tests are conducted on leather treated with fatliquors derived from chicken fat, Derminol SPE, and fish oil. The use of chicken fat as a fatliquoring agent results in puffer fish skin with discernible differences in chemical and physical qualities compared to those treated with other fatliquors. Specifically, puffer fish skin treated with chicken fat exhibits lower fat content, tear strength, and tensile strength. The findings suggest that while chicken fat presents a viable alternative as a fatliquoring agent, its application yields leather with distinct properties when compared to traditional fatliquors. The implications of these differences warrant further examination in the context of leather production and product performance. In conclusion, the utilization of chicken fat in the fatliquoring process offers novel possibilities for leather production. However, the observed differences in chemical and physical qualities underscore the need for comprehensive assessments to understand its full implications on product performance and industry practices.
Association between neighborhood stressors and allostatic load in breast cancer survivors: the pathways study
Authors: Sangaramoorthy Meera , Samayoa Cathy , Inamdar Pushkar P , Roh Janise M , Valice Emily , Hong Chi-Chen , Kwan Marilyn L , Ambrosone Christine B , Kushi Lawrence H , Gomez Scarlett Lin , Shariff-Marco Salma 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Allostatic load (AL) is an intermediary outcome through which neighborhood drivers of health may impact cancer survivorship outcomes. We examined associations of neighborhood stressors and AL in 2553 women with breast cancer recruited into the Pathways Study in 2006-2013. AL score was derived from biomarkers in the cardiovascular, metabolic, and immune domains of physiologic stress measured within 3 years after baseline. Neighborhood data were appended to participants’ geocoded baseline addresses. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to estimate associations between neighborhood stressors and risk of higher AL score. Adjusting for age and stage, high AL was positively associated with low versus high neighborhood socioeconomic status (nSES; OR = 2.24; 95% CI, 1.61-3.12) and green space (OR = 1.55; 95% CI, 1.18-2.03), high versus low traffic (OR = 1.32; 95% CI, 1.01-1.72), crime (OR = 1.32; 95% CI, 1.05-1.67), household crowding (OR = 1.57; 95% CI, 1.22-2.01), and more versus no fast-food restaurants (OR = 1.50; 95% CI, 1.21-1.84). Associations remained for nSES and fast-food restaurants after coadjustment with other neighborhood stressors and for fast-food restaurants after additional adjustment with individual sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. Our preliminary findings can inform future studies of the physiologic effects of neighborhood stressors, which collectively may help improve survivorship outcomes for the growing population of breast cancer survivors.
Associations between common contraceptive use and circulating inflammatory biomarkers
Authors: Mongiovi Jennifer M , Babic Ana , Sasamoto Naoko , Shafrir Amy L , Huang Tianyi , Townsend Mary K , Peres Lauren C , Tworoger Shelley S , Terry Kathryn L 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Ovarian cancer incidence has declined in recent decades, due in part to oral contraceptive (OC) use and tubal ligation. However, intrauterine device (IUD) use has increasingly replaced OC use. As ovarian cancer is an inflammation-related disease, we examined the association of OC use, IUD use, and tubal ligation with plasma levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin 6, and soluble tumor necrosis factor α receptor 2 in the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and NHSII. After adjusting for reproductive, hormonal, and lifestyle factors and mutual adjustment for other methods of contraception, there were no differences in inflammatory markers between ever and never use of each method. However, CRP levels decreased from an average of 30.4% (95% CI, –53.6 to 4.4) with every 5 years since initial IUD use (P-trend = .03), while CRP increased an average of 9.9% (95% CI, 5.7, 14.3) with every 5 years of use of OC (P-trend &lt; .0001) as well as differences by body mass index and menopausal status. Our results suggest IUD use and tubal ligation are not associated with higher circulating inflammatory markers long term, although long duration of OC use may increase generalized inflammation, which may in part explain why its protective effect wanes over time.
This article is part of a Special Collection on Gynecological Cancer.
Sex-Specific Effects of Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein (CETP) on the Perivascular Adipose Tissue
Authors: Lazaro C M , Freitas I N , Nunes V S , Guizoni D M , Victorio J A , Oliveira H C F , Davel A P 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) increases the atherosclerosis risk by lowering HDL-cholesterol levels. It also exhibits tissue-specific effects independent of HDL. However, sexual dimorphism of CETP effects remains largely unexplored. Here, we hypothesized that CETP impacts the perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) phenotype and function in a sex-specific manner. PVAT function, gene and protein expression, and morphology were examined in male and female transgenic mice expressing human or simian CETP and their non-transgenic counterparts (NTg). PVAT exerted its anticontractile effect in aortas from NTg males, NTg females, and CETP females, but not in CETP males. CETP male PVAT had reduced NO levels, decreased eNOS and phospho-eNOS levels, oxidative stress, increased NOX1 and 2, and decreased SOD2 and 3 expressions. In contrast, CETP-expressing female PVAT displayed increased NO and phospho-eNOS levels with unchanged NOX expression. NOX inhibition and the antioxidant tempol restored PVAT anticontractile function in CETP males. Ex vivo estrogen treatment also restored PVAT function in CETP males. Moreover, CETP males, but not female PVAT, show increased inflammatory markers. PVAT lipid content increased in CETP males but decreased in CETP females, while PVAT cholesterol content increased in CETP females. CETP male PVAT exhibited elevated leptin and reduced Prdm16 (brown adipocyte marker) expression. These findings highlight CETP sex-specific impact on PVAT. In males, CETP impaired PVAT anticontractile function, accompanied by oxidative stress, inflammation, and whitening. Conversely, in females, CETP expression increased NO levels, induced an anti-inflammatory phenotype, and preserved the anticontractile function. This study reveals sex-specific vascular dysfunction mediated by CETP.
Factors associated with financial risk due to health spending in Argentina
Authors: Virdis Juan Marcelo , Elorza María Eugenia , Delbianco Fernando 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This article aims to assess the association between household demographic and socioeconomic characteristics and catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) in Argentina during 2017–2018. CHE was estimated as the proportion of household consumption capacity (using both income and total consumption in separate estimations) allocated for Out-of-Pocket (OOP) health expenditure. For assessing the determinants, we estimated a generalized ordered logit model using different intensities of CHE (10%, 15%, 20% and 25%) as the ordinal dependent variable, and socioeconomic, demographic and geographical variables as explanatory factors. We found that having members older than 65 years and with long-term difficulties increased the likelihood of incurring CHE. Additionally, having an economically inactive household head was identified as a factor that increases this probability. However, the research did not yield consistent results regarding the relationship between public and private health insurance and consumption capacity. Our results, along with the robustness checks, suggest that the magnitude of the coefficients for the household head characteristics could be exaggerated in studies that overlook the attributes of other household members. In addition, these results emphasize the significance of accounting for long-term difficulties and indicate that omitting this factor could overestimate the impact of members aged over 65.
Employing deep learning for predicting the thermal properties of water and nano-encapsulated phase change material
Authors: Xu Saihua , Basem Ali , Al-Asadi Hasan A , Chaturvedi Rishabh , Daminova Gulrux , Fouad Yasser , Jasim Dheyaa J , Alhoee Javid 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
The field of thermal engineering is undergoing a transformative revolution through the application of artificial intelligence (AI). In this study, an artificial neural network (ANN) with a genetic algorithm is employed as a powerful tool to accurately predict the thermophysical properties of nano-encapsulated phase change material (NEPCM) suspensions. The NEPCM consists of water as the base fluid, with the shell and core materials represented by sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and n-eicosane, respectively. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the ANN model in successfully predicting dynamic viscosity, density, and shear stress using only two input parameters. However, it is worth noting that the model exhibits slightly weaker performance in predicting thermal conductivity. These findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge in AI-assisted thermal engineering and highlight the potential for enhanced prediction of NEPCM properties. Future research should focus on improving the accuracy of thermal conductivity predictions and exploring additional input parameters to further enhance the model's performance.
The Efficacy of Onion Extract on the Prevention or Treatment of Scars: A Systematic Review
Authors: Won Paul , Choe Deborah , Abu-Ghazaleh Joshua , Bernabe Rendell , Gillenwater T Justin 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Scars are common and debilitating outcomes of burn injury, with no current consensus regarding the gold standard in scar management. Noninvasive interventions such as silicone gels are popular adjuvant treatments due to ease of application. Onion extract (OE) has been proposed as a potential scar treatment modality due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. A systematic search of the literature was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane for articles published between January 2000 and December 2021. Inclusion criteria were studies (1) involved OE gel or OE treatment and (2) those assessing scar prevention or treatment outcomes. Patient and physician reported scar outcomes after treatment and adverse effects were recorded. A total of 21 articles were included in the final review. Five studies found statistically significant improvements in overall scores and individual Vancouver Scar Scale components in the OE treatment group compared to the silicone groups. Several studies found that combined treatment of OE with other topical treatment modalities such as triamcinolone or silicone gel produced significant improvements in scar symptoms. In this review, reported adverse effects were minimal, often consisting of self-resolving pruritus, irritation, and erythema. This review supports OE’s potential utility in scar prevention and treatment. Most studies reported minimal adverse events with OE application and significant benefits in specific scar characteristics. Further research is needed to investigate scar outcomes after treatment with OE with larger sample sizes and a follow-up period greater than a year.
International student applications in the UK after Brexit
Authors: Amuedo-Dorantes Catalina , Romiti Agnese 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
On 23 June 2016, the people of the UK voted to leave the European Union. This article examines how Brexit impacted international student applications. Using administrative data along with a difference-in-differences approach, we find that Brexit curtailed the growth rate of international student applications by 7 per cent even before tuition fees had changed, ultimately lowering enrolment as well. The impact is larger for applications to pursue STEM studies, as well as for those from countries with worse employment prospects and weaker economies, hinting on students’ ability to stay long-term in the UK as an important pull factor.
Galaxy group-associated distances to very high energy gamma-ray emitting BL Lacs KUV 00311−1938 and S2 0109+22
Authors: Koljonen Karri I I , Lindfors Elina , Nilsson Kari , Heinämäki Pekka , Kotilainen Jari 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT
Blazars constitute the most numerous source class in the known extragalactic population of very high energy (VHE) gamma-ray sources. However, determining their redshifts is often challenging due to weak or non-existent emission lines in their spectra. This study focuses on two BL Lacs, KUV 00311−1938 and S2 0109+22, where previous attempts at redshift determination have faced difficulties. By combining spectroscopic observations with photometric redshift estimates, we tentatively assign a redshift of $z=0.634$ to KUV 00311−1938 and a likely redshift of $z=0.49$ to S2 0109+22. Establishing redshift estimates for high-redshift blazars is crucial for understanding extragalactic VHE gamma-ray sources and their interactions with the surrounding Universe.