bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Povezanost psiholoških dejavnikov z učinkovitostjo telemedicine pri nosečnostni sladkorni bolezni
Authors: Mlinarič Zala , Munda Ana , Pongrac Barlovič Draženka 
Published: February 2024

Izhodišča: Telemedicina lahko izboljša glikemične in porodne izide nosečnostne sladkorne bolezni (NSB), čeprav še ni jasno, za katere posameznice naj bi bila telemedicinska orodja najbolj primerna. Namen naše raziskave je bil preveriti povezavo nekaterih psiholoških dejavnikov z glikemičnimi parametri pri ženskah z NSB, ki smo jih spremljali s telemedicinsko obravnavo. Analizirati smo želeli zadovoljstvo nosečnic s telemedicinsko obravnavo in opredeliti osebnostne značilnosti žensk, ki jim telemedicinska obravnava bolj ustreza.Metode: Vključene nosečnice so izpolnile Vprašalnik Velikih pet (angl. Big Five Inventory, BFI) in Vprašalnik o opolnomočenju v zvezi z vodenjem sladkorne bolezni (angl. Diabetes Empowerment Scale, DES). Podatke o samomeritvah koncentracije glukoze v krvi smo pridobili iz glukometrov. Povezanost med spremenljivkami smo izračunali s Spearmanovim koeficientom korelacije (Spearman ρ).
Rezultati: V raziskavo je bilo vključenih 50 žensk (starost 32,0 ± 4,3 let) z NSB, ki so bile vodene telemedicinsko. Od osebnostnih dimenzij sta bili sprejemljivost (Spearman ρ=0.422, p=0.003) in vestnost (Spearman ρ = 0.346, p = 0.016) pozitivno povezani s skupno realizacijo meritev glukoze v krvi. Ugotovili smo povezavo med povprečno koncentracijo glukoze v krvi po obrokih in skupnim dosežkom pri Vprašalniku DES (Spearman q = 0.324, p = 0.030) ter dvema podlestvicama, tj. Obvladovanjem psihosocialnih vidikov NSB (Spearman q = 0.326, p = 0.029) in Nezadovoljstvom in pripravljenostjo na spremembe (Spearman q = 0.363, p = 0.014).
Zaključek: Naši rezultati predstavljajo korak k opredelitvi skupka psiholoških značilnosti žensk z NSB, ki bi lahko bil pomemben napovednik učinkovitosti telemedicinske obravnave. Potrebne so še nadaljnje raziskave, tudi o drugih psiholoških vidikih.
KELEBIHAN DAN KELEMAHAN MEDIA DAKWAH DI ERA GLOBALISASI
Authors: Alim Puspianto  
Published: February 2024

Kemajuan zaman menuntut agar aktivitas dakwah mampu mengikuti perkembangan kemajuan dan kecanggihan teknologi. Maksudnya adalah bahwa aktivitas dakwah harus ikut hadir dan mewarnai dalam kehidupan dunia media modern seeperti media televisi, radio, media cetak maupun kecanggihan internet dan serba serbi di dalamnya. Sudah menjadi keniscayaan bahwa di era yang serba canggih seperti sekarang ini, untuk mencapai dakwah yang efektif maka diperlukan media. Dimana hal ini merupakan salah satu wujud dari starategi dan metode dakwah di era keterbukaan informasi.
Adapun fokus penelitian ini adalah bagaimana perkembangan khususnya kelebihan dan kelemahan media dakwah di era globalisasi. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk meneropong perkembangan, kelebihan dan kelemahan media dakwah di era global. Dalam penelitian ini juga dipaparkan dengan jelas kondisi media dakwah sebelum era global yang serba canggih. Dimana relaita media dakwah saat itu bisa dibilang sangat sederhana bila dibandingkan dengan kondisi sekarang ini.
Hasil simpulan dari penelitian ini adalah dakwah sebagai salah satu kegiatan komunikasi keagamaan dihadapkan pada kemajuan yang semakin canggih dan tidak terlepas dari adaptasi terhadap kemajuan. Artinya dakwah dituntut agar tidak monoton pada ceramah-ceramah di masjid atau tabligh akbar. Saat ini, dakwah harus dikemas lebih menarik sebagai bagaian dari mengikuti perkembangan kemajuan dan kecanggihan zaman. Begitu pula realita media dakwah baik itu berupa media cetak maupun elektronik masing masing dijabarkan dengan jelas baik itu kelebihan maupun kelemahannya.
KONSEP KOMUNIKASI DAKWAH DALAM METODE PEMBINAAN PEMAHAMAN AL QUR’AN
Authors: Miftakhuddin  
Published: February 2024

Berdakwah adalah proses mengkomunikasikan pesan-pesan Ilahiyah kepada orang lain. Agar pesan tersebut bisa dipahami dengan baik, diperlukan adanya penguasan komunikasi yang efektif. Muhammad SAW sebagai seorang utusan Allah SWT, punya tugas utama membawa kabar gembira dan memberi peringatan kepada seluruh umat manusia. Kegiatan penyampaian wahyu dan ajaran beriman kepada Allah biasanya disebut dakwah. Karena itu, perlu pengembangan paradigma dakwah, yang salah satunya adalah dengan memahami metode dakwah yang tepat untuk membina dan memahamkan Al-qur’an kepada umaat.
Metode dakwah yang dapat diimplementasikan dalam melakukan pembinaan dan pemahamaan Al-qur’an kepada umat. Ada beberapa metode dakwah yang bisa dilakukan. Pertama, metode Bil-hikmah kedua, Metode Mau’idzah Hasanah. Ketiga, Mujadalah billati hiyya ahsan. Al-Qur’an memberikan panduan tentang metode-metode dakwah untuk membina dan memahamkan Al-Qur’an kepada seluruh umat manusia, yaitu menyampaikan dengan lemah lembut dan perkataan-perkataan yang baik.
Dengan demikian komunikasi Dakwah memegang peranan yang sangat penting di dalam menentukan dan memastikan seorang pembina pembawa risalah untuk senantiasa bekerja lebih produktif, efektif, dan efesien untuk mencapai tujuan yang sudah ditentukan. Tanpa komunikasi dakwah maka proses pembinaan tidak akan berlangsung dengan baik. Dalam konteks inilah dapat juga dikatakan bahwa pembinaan pada hakekatnya juga proses komunikasi secara terus menerus, dalam pengertian komunikasi dilakukan oleh seorang pembawa risalah ilahi.
Decoding Corporate Financial Health: A Comprehensive Quantitative Analysis of Annual Accounts and Financing Strategies
Authors: Cut Nadira Putri Kamal  
Published: February 2024

Abstract
This study navigates the intricate landscape of corporate finance within publicly traded Indonesian companies, aiming to comprehensively grasp their financial health. A holistic approach merges quantitative analyses of annual accounts with qualitative insights from corporate finance, focusing on unraveling the nuanced relationship between financing techniques and financial performance indicators, considering diverse variables such as industry characteristics and company sizes. Employing robust methodologies including regression analysis, correlation analysis, and panel data analysis, the study uncovers significant trends. Noteworthy findings include a burgeoning reliance on debt financing, the emergence of hybrid financing structures, and industry-specific variations in financing preferences. The positive correlation between equity financing and profitability aligns seamlessly with agency theory, underlining its potential for aligning management interests with long-term value creation. Meanwhile, the nuanced impact of debt financing emphasizes the imperative for companies to delicately balance the benefits and risks associated with financial leverage. Implications derived from the research extend practical advice to industry practitioners, emphasizing the need for tailored financing strategies, strengthened corporate governance, and industry-specific considerations. Policymakers are encouraged to play a pivotal role in fostering equity market development, implementing responsible regulatory measures, and championing transparency in financial reporting. This research not only contributes to the existing financial literature by enriching academic discourse but also provides actionable insights for businesses navigating the intricate terrain of corporate finance in Indonesia.
BLENDING STUDY OF PALM OIL METHYL ESTERS WITH JATROPHA OIL METHYL ESTERS TO IMPROVE FUEL PROPERTIES
Authors: Rashid Umer , Taiwo Taiwo Gbemisola , Yusup Suzana , Ahmad Murni Melati 
Published: February 2024

Palm oil methyl esters (POMEs) showed high induction period (IP) of 21.15 h whereas Jatropha oil methyl esters (JOMEs) exhibitedsignificantly lower value of 4.6 h. The IP of JOMEs was improved during the blending with POMEs. Gas Chromatography (GC) analysis ofblended biodiesel indicated the reduction in saturated fatty acids and increase in unsaturated fatty acids as compared to pure POMEs. Due toreduction in saturated fatty acids of blended biodiesel, a significant improvement was observed in the cold flow properties. Moreover,important fuel properties i.e. kinematic viscosity, water content, density and acid values of POMEs and JOMEs and their blends weredetermined. All the tested fuel properties were within the specified permissible limits of biodiesel standards (ASTM D6751 and EN 14214).
Keywords: Palm oil; Jatropha oil; Gas chromatography; Induction period; Cold flow properties.
BIOMETHANIZATION POTENTIAL OF WASTE AGRICULTURAL BIOMASS IN PAKISTAN: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Mahar Rasool Bux , Sahito Abdul Razaque , Uqaili Muhammad Aslam 
Published: February 2024

Waste agricultural biomass (WAB) can be used as source of energy for domestic and industrial applications. In the light of this vision nine WABsamples were collected from district Sanghar and processed as per standard methods and analyzed for moisture content, total solids, volatilesolids by thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA). In addition to this ultimate analysis was also carried out. The theoretical methane potential ofWAB in district Sanghar was estimated as 535976 km3/y. The experimental methane potential was estimated as 197284 km3/y, which is about37 % of the theoretical methane potential. The results indicate that WAB has significant energy potential in terms of methane, which can beutilized for cooking, heating and power generation purposes.
Keywords : Waste Agricultural Biomass, Methane Potential, Thermo Gravimetric Analysis, Anaerobic Digestion.
OPTIMIZATION OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FROM PEANUT AND RAPESEED OILS USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY Ali
Authors: Sinha A. S. K. , Jazie Ali A. , Pramanik H. 
Published: February 2024

The characteristics of peanut and rapeseed including high oil content, favorable fatty acid composition, low agricultural inputs, definable growing season, and uniform seed maturation rates makes them a good source for biodiesel production. Thus, the transesterification process to produce biodiesel from peanut oil and rapeseed oil was studied. This process gives yields of (95 % and 88 %) from peanut oil and (97 %, 92 %) from rapeseed oil using potassium hydroxide (KOH) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) as a catalyst, respectively. Biodiesel yields were analyzed using the FTIR (Fourier Transform Mid-IR) spectroscopy method. Biodiesel yields from peanut oil and rapeseed oil at different conditions were investigated in order to optimize the process. Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the process parameters of the transesterification reaction. The models showed a good agreement with the experimental results, demonstrating that this methodology was useful for optimization. The models were successful in explaining the variation of response with respect to the three process parameters studied. The fuel properties of biodiesel produced were compared with ASTM standards for biodiesel.
Keywords: Biodiesel, Transesterification, Peanut oil, Rapeseed oil, Optimization, Response surface methodology.
EFFECT OF EXTRACTIVES ON THE THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OF WHEAT, TRITICALE, AND FLAX CROP RESIDUES : A KINETIC STUDY
Authors: Ross Kelly , Godfrey David 
Published: February 2024

A kinetic study was performed using the Kissinger and Coats-Redfern methods to examine the effect of extractives on thermal decomposition of three crop residues, wheat straw, triticale straw and flax shives. The extractives-free crop residues required higher temperatures for the onset of thermal decomposition than the corresponding native/unextracted samples. Activation energy (Ea) values varied according to kinetic analysis and the extractives-free samples generally showed significantly higher Ea values (65-214 kJ.mol-1) than the native/unextracted samples (58-205 kJ.mol-1). This information is necessary for defining the use of crop residues as agro-fillers in composite materials and feedstock for bioenergy and biochemical via pyrolysis.
Keywords: wheat straw, triticale straw, flax shives, extractives, thermal decomposition, kinetic analysis, Kissinger method, Coats-Redfern method, activation energy.
ESTIMATING CALORIFIC VALUES OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS FROM VOLATILE AND FIXED SOLIDS
Authors: Sahito Abdul Razaque , Mahar Rasool Bux , Siddiqui Zuhaib , Brohi Khan Muhammad 
Published: February 2024

The gross calorific value (GCV) is the most important property of any fuel, which shows its energy content. The experimental determination of GCV of solid fuels is a cost intensive process, as it requires exceptional equipment and high skills. To streamline the task, many equations were developed in past for determining GCV from proximate and ultimate analysis of solid fuels. In present study two empirical equations were developed to predict the GCV of lignocellulosic biomass using their volatile solids (VS) and fixed solids (FS) with and without ash contents in specified range of VS (60.84–82.64 %), FS (17.36–39.16 %) and ash (1.59–21.76 %) as percentage dry mass basis. The experimental data was analyzed through multiple regression analysis and least square method. The empirical equations were developed and their mean errors were determined. The developed empirical equations are simpler, economical, less time consuming and are more accurate compare to the equations based on the proximate analysis.
Keywords: Calorific Value (CV), Lignocellulosic Biomass, Volatile Solids (VS), Fixed Solids (FS)
EFFECT OF TAR DECOMPOSITION ON GAS GENERATION DURING PYROLYSIS IN PACKED BED OF WOODY BIOMASS
Authors: Tanoue Ken-ichiro , Suetomi Takahiro , Uemura Yoshimitsu , Nishimura Tatsuo , Taniguchi Miki , Sasauchi Ken-ichi 
Published: February 2024

In this report, the effect of tar decomposition on gas generation during pyrolysis in a packed bed of woody biomass was studied experimentally and numerically. The setting temperature of the furnace, TS, was changed from 673 K to 1073 K. The diameter of the biomass particles, DP, was changed from 0.34 mm to 1.13 mm. The heating rate of the furnace was 400 K /hr. From the experimental results, the mass flow rate of generated gas reached a maximum at a certain time t = tmax for TS > 773 K due to the secondary decomposition of tar. The tmax became longer as the diameter of the biomass decreased. The reasons for this finding are as follows. The thermal diffusivity of nitrogen is greater than that of biomass. The porosity in the packed bed for small particles is less than that for large particles. So the gas temperature in the bed decreased as the particles became smaller. Therefore, the tmax got longer for smaller particles. The calculated gas flow rate with the effects of temperature distribution and tar decomposition during pyrolysis in the packed bed mostly agreed with the results of the experimental model. Furthermore, in order to understand the chemical reactions during pyrolysis, it is necessary to include not only gas phase reactions but also fluid flow in the numerical model.
Keywords: pyrolysis, tar decomposition, heat transfer, numerical simulation
REVIEW OF THE POTENTIAL FOR CO-FIRING OF CASSAVA RHIZOME FOR GENERATING HEAT AND POWER IN CASSAVA BASED BIO-ETHANOL PLANT IN THAILAND
Authors: Prakobboon Natikorn , Vahdati Maria 
Published: February 2024

Biomass is an important source of energy in Thailand and is currently the main renewable energy source, accounting for 40% of the renewable energy used. The Department of Alternative Energy and Eciency (DEDE), Ministry of Thailand, has been promoting the use of renewable energy in Thailand for the past decade. The new target for renewable energy usage in the country is set at 25% of the final energy demand in 2021. Thailand is the world’s fourth largest producer of cassava and this results in the production of significant amounts of cassava rhizome which is a waste product. Cassava rhizome has the potential to be co-fired with coal for the production of heat and power. With suitable co-firing ratios, little modification will be required in the co-firing technology. This review article is concerned with an investigation of the feasibility of co-firing cassava rhizome in a combined heat and power system for a cassava based bio-ethanol plant in Thailand. Enhanced use of cassava rhizome for heat and power production could potentially contribute to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and costs, and would help the country to meet the 2021 renewable energy target.
Keywords: cassava rhizome; biomass co-firing; bio-ethanol; Thailand
THE INFLUENCE OF CLEANSING AGENT AND SORBENT DOSAGE ON THE AESTHETIC QUALITY OF DRINKING WATER TREATED USING COCONUT SHELL-BASED ACTIVATED CARBON
Authors: Yakub Ibrahim , Chali Watiqah , Mohamed Sutan Norsuzailina 
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the suitability of using commercial activated carbon developed from coconut shell in tap water filtration. Turbidity and metal content were analyzed with respect to the different cleansing agent and activated carbon dosage used in the filtration. The results showed that activated carbon cleansed using potassium hydroxide, zinc chloride or iron chloride, improved the taste of water. It was also found that as the dosage of activated carbon was increased, the taste enhanced and the metal content decreased suggesting the taste of water is inversely proportional to metal content of the water.
Keywords: activated carbon, drinking water, aesthetic quality, odor and taste, turbidity, metal content
BIOMASS IN MALAYSIA: FORESTRY-BASED RESIDUES
Authors: Osman Noridah , Karim Rose Amira , Othman Helmy Tariq , Firdaus Mazlan Mohammad Amir 
Published: February 2024

This paper reviews forestry biomass specifically material derived from natural forest, plantation forest, and rubber plantation of Malaysia, material collected upon log production and primary wood manufacturing activities. The information helps to foresee the potential of these promising waste resources to be used for energy products. As Malaysia forest covers from inland to coastal vegetation and natural forest as well as forest plantations plus rubberwood plantation in Peninsular, Sabah and Sarawak, therefore, a lot of residues have been generated. It is estimated that the total number of energy generated from waste in 2012 is 0.720, 0.381, and 1.657 Mtoe of Peninsular, Sabah, and Sarawak respectively. As Malaysia is expected to grow in population and economy, hence, sourcing an alternative for energy feedstock and biomass industry is crucial and forestry based biomass are seen as an opportunity.
Keywords: biomass, forestry, Malaysia, natural forest, plantation forest, rubberwood plantation, renewable energy
Isolation of Natural Pigment Norbadione A from a Gastromycete fungus in Japanese Pine Woods-Possible Applications to the Environmental Decontamination of Radioactive Cesium
Authors: Dobashi Kazuyuki , Yasutake Takahito , Fukuda Shiori , Hattori Miki 
Published: February 2024

A significant amount of pigment was isolated from a mycorrhizal fungus collected from a pine forest in Japan. The pigment was identified as norbadione A (NBA) by NMR spectrometry. Morphological characterization of the fungus and SEM observation of their basidiospores suggested the fungus was identified as Pisolithus sp. After solvent extraction and simple purification steps, NBA made up over 10% of the mushroom’s dry body weight. NBA is known to form Cs ion complexes more selectively compared to other alkali metal ions. The authors passed NBA through a Solid-Phase Extraction (SPE) column, and the NBA supported SPE column underwent Cs ion adsorption and desorption experiments. The column was shown to adsorb Cs in diluted aqueous solution, as well as successfully recover the Cs ion with diluted hydrochloric acid. The results suggest that an NBA supported SPE system can be a potential option for decontamination of radioactive pollution caused by nuclear plant accidents.
Keywords: norbadione A, Pisolithus sp., cesiun, solid extraction, decontamination
Effects of distillation process on antioxidant activity of Japanese traditional spirits rice-shochu
Authors: Saigusa Noriaki , Teramoto Yuji 
Published: February 2024

In this study we investigated the effects of the distillation process on the antioxidant activity of Japanese traditional spirits “riceshochu”, particularly focusing on DPPH (1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging activity and lipid peroxidation inhibitory activity. Using polished rice, white-koji (Aspergillus kawachii) and S-2 yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), we prepared rice-shochu using both vacuum- and atmospheric-distillation processes. The lipid peroxidation inhibitory activity of vacuum-distilled shochu was 8.2 (± 0.4) μM BHT eq., whereas that of atmospheric-distilled shochu was 12.3 (±0.7) μM BHT eq., representing a significant difference (p<0.01). However, DPPH radical scavenging activity of vacuum-distilled shochu was 3.9 (± 1.2) μM Trolox eq., whereas that of atmospheric-distilled shochu was 3.4 (±0.1) μM Trolox eq., representing no significant difference (p<0.01). Furthermore, we analyzed the absorption spectra of both types of shochu and observed a common absorption maximum at 260 nm. Notably, the absorption values of the atmospheric-distilled shochu were higher than that of vacuum-distilled shochu. In addition, HPLC analysis of potential components with absorption maximum at 260 nm identified two peaks in the atmospheric-distilled shochu that were not detected in the vacuum-distilled shochu.
Keywords: rice-shochu, antioxidant activity, lipid peroxidation inhibitory activity, DPPH radical scavenging activity, vacuumdistillation, atmospheric-distillation
Analía Lludgar, Ofer Pelz, Evelin Ramón, Pierre Alexandre Tremblay : quatre profils d’expatriation
Authors: Dell’Ara-Majek Ana 
Published: February 2024

Réalisée entre avril et juin 2023, cette enquête collecte les témoignages de quatre compositeur·rice·s qui se sont expatrié·e·s à un moment donné de leur carrière musicale, et où le Québec représente un point de départ, d’arrivée ou d’étape dans leur parcours. Analía Lludgar (Argentine), Ofer Pelz (Israël), Evelin Ramón (Cuba) et Pierre Alexandre Tremblay (Québec) ont participé à une entrevue portant sur les motifs de leur expatriation, sur la comparaison entre leur pays d’accueil et d’origine, ainsi que sur les répercussions personnelles et musicales de leur expérience. L’enquête dégage leur ressenti identitaire de même que les points de convergence et les différences dans la perception socioculturelle du Québec selon les époques et les personnalités de chacun·e.
Data Mining by Total Ranking Methods: A Case Study on Optimisation of the “Pulp and Bleaching” Process in the Paper Industry
Authors: Pavan Manuela , Todeschini Roberto , Orlandi Marco 
Published: January 2006

AbstractTotal order ranking methods are multicriteria decision making techniques used for the ranking of various alternatives on the basis of more than one criterion. The criteria, which are the standards by which the elements of the system are judged are not always in agreement, they can be conflicting, motivating the need to find an overall optimum that can deviate from the optima of one or more of the single criteria. Total order ranking methods are based on an aggregation of the criteria in a scalar function, i.e. an order or ranking index, which allow to sort elements according to its numerical value. Several evaluation methods which define a ranking parameter generating a total order ranking have been proposed in the literature. Four total order ranking methods are here described: Desirability functions, Utility functions, Dominance functions and Absolute Reference method. These methods have been compared to each other by applying them to a decision making problem in the paper industry. Various bleaching processes have been analysed and compared on the basis of multiple criteria, the aim being to find out best bleaching process among the ones proposed in the last years as alternative to chlorine bleaching process which is of high environmental impact due to the potential for chlorinated dioxin production.