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Mpox is a disease like smallpox caused by the Mpox virus (MPXV), which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus (OPXV) group in the Poxviridae family. The virus is transmitted through direct contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated materials. Transmission can occur through direct body contact, animal bites, respiratory droplets, or mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, or mouth. However, since the recent outbreak in May 2022, the disease has spread to various countries, posing a threat to develop into a global pandemic. Several image processing and deep learning models, including Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), have been employed for Mpox disease prediction. The default CNN algorithm performs poorly on image orientations such as tilting, rotation, zooming, or other abnormal images. Therefore, we propose a new framework adopted from deep learning by combining Generative Adversarial Network (GAN), PyramidalNet, and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM). This new method is referred to as GPLNet. The research results indicate that the GPLNet algorithm model can surpass the accuracy achieved by CNN and CNN-LSTM, reaching 99%. The performance of the GPLNet algorithm model is also evaluated using various measurement metrics, yielding an accuracy of 98%, precision of 99%, recall of 98%, sensitivity of 98%, specificity of 98%, f1-score of 98%, and ROC of 99%.

Background: The aim of this research is to analyze the transformation of workers perceptions of the safety climate in an oil and gas company in Indonesia when they experience a change in ownership from a multinational to a national company. Methods: This cross-sectional study used questionnaires distributed offline and online in three periods of ownership of Company X. Data analysis was carried out descriptively by comparing workers perception scores regarding the safety climate at Company X when managed by the multinational holder, transition period, and national holder. Results: Workers perceptions of the safety climate in Company X when it experienced a change in ownership from a multinational company to a national company has a trend of decreasing scores (from 8.07 to 7.48). Overall, a decreasing trend in scores occurred in several sub-variables of safety climate, namely management commitment (8.33 to 7.56), communication (8.10 to 7.64), safety priority (8.55 to 7.68), personal appreciation of risk (8.25 to 5.48), involvement (7.50 to 7.36), and personal priority and need for safety (8.25 to 5.48). Conclusions: Ownership changes cause a trend of decrease in employee perceptions of the safety climate at Company X. Company's priority on safety related to production target factors is decreasing due to the change of ownership. On the other hand, the national period had a higher score in supportive environments and work environments, compared to the multinational period.

The study determined the effects of feeding black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) on serum corticosterone (CORT), heat shock protein (HSP) 70, d-lactic acid (DLA), diamine oxidase (DAO) levels, gut health and performance in heat-stressed broiler chickens. Three hundred sixty-day-old male broiler chicks were assigned to BSFLM inclusion at 0% (D0) (12 replicate cages with 10 birds/cage), 5% (D5) (12 replicate cages with 10 birds/cage) or 10% (D10) (12 replicate cages with 10 birds/cage). From days 22 to 35, birds from each dietary group were exposed to either heat stress (heated) at 32 ± 1 °C for 6 h (1100 − 1700 h) or 24 ± 1 °C throughout. There were six replicate cages with 10 birds/cage per diet-temperature subgroup. Diet had no significant effect (p > 0.05) on growth performance or mortality rate. The CORT of the heated DO chickens were elevated (p

This research aims to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the efforts to establish MWB in East Kotawaringin Regency. This study analyzed the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to efforts to establish MWB in East Kotawaringin Regency. This research used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Collecting data using observation, interviews, and documentation was processed using Fred's SWOT analysis technique R. David. The results showed through a SWOT analysis that the strategic position of the potential for the establishment of a Micro Waqf Bank in East Kotawaringin Regency, which is located in quadrant II from the internal side, has strength with the existence of a business unit managed by Islamic boarding schools. Still, from external factors, there are threats, namely low Islamic financial literacy. The strategy must be applied to use strengths to take advantage of opportunities. Among the Islamic boarding schools in East Kotawaringin Regency, Pondok Pesantren of Sabilal Muhtadin has the most potential for establishing a Micro Waqf Bank. This is based on Pondok Pesantren of Sabilal Muhtadin having a cooperative business unit already a legal entity. A sizeable socioeconomic impact on the Islamic boarding school community and has implemented one of the strategies to increase Islamic financial literacy.

Farhanny khair daycare and preschool is a daycare place for children, As for the rest of daycare, this place is a home typology dwelling that is used as a daycare with additional activities as a learning / child play for the age of 2-5. In the condition of typology home buildings that are made into daycare and study and play, According to observation of some areas of unmaximized space meets the needs of motion space in children. Although this daycare location has space limitations but managers and teachers maximized the teaching system and management as well as comfort, hygiene, The safety of this daycare place is fine. That potential makes Farhany khair daycare and preschool entrusted parents to daycare while parents worked from 2018 to today. Based on the results of the situation analysis done by a team a proposer, So a team a proposer is trying to minimize the problems that are happening in child space and maximize the potentials that farhany khaanir daycare and preschool to make this daycare even better, and it can be beneficial for teachers and parents. The solution offered by a team a proposer is knowledge in the design of space within the scope of interior design according to the needs of young children so that existing space can be maximized into a playspace and study for children of daycare.In addition to knowledge of interior design the follower team also makes an innovation product a multifunctional shelf of children to be used by daycare as a means of supporting activity in that place

As a testament to the past Malay glory, there are monumental architectures in Medan (North Sumatra, Indonesia), Langkat (North Sumatra, Indonesia) and Batubara Regencies (North Sumatra, Indonesia) that have become Malay icons. The city of Medan and several areas in North Sumatra are known as tourist destinations since the early 20th century. The tourism has strong potential but it has not been supported by representative souvenir products. This article discusses the preservation of Malay identity through research into the manufacture of miniatures as souvenirs. The aim is to explore the potential of Malay architectural forms to be explored in the production of miniature souvenirs to revitalize North Sumatra’s Malay identity. The replicated research methods are survey, creation (creative experiment), and conservation methods in the socio-cultural approach. Research data was collected from various sources and analyzed using an interactive model. The results of the study explain that the potential identity of Malay architecture can be mapped based on its type (function) and structure. Its exploratory potential, both technically and aesthetically, lies in the dynamic visualization of roof forms and architectural facades. As it is researched based on the iconic Malay architectural figures, the miniature products are exclusive in the form of unique souvenirs with a strong Malay identity.

Abstract The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of a novel technique involving facial stretching of the unaffected side along with a structured exercise for the affected side on facial symmetry and facial functions as compared to conventional exercise. A hospital-based parallel-group randomized trial was completed among patients with acute Bell’s palsy in Mangalore, India. Participants were randomized to receive facial stretching and a structured exercise program (experimental group) or the conventional exercise regimen (conventional group). Primary outcomes were facial symmetry and voluntary movement; assessed by the Sunnybrook Facial Grading System (SFGS). Both regimens were given for 3 weeks, with baseline, 10th day, and 20th day assessments. Out of 31 participants screened, 24 were eligible and 12 participants each were assigned to experimental and conventional groups. Change scores revealed greater improvement in the SFGS score (p = 0.002) for the experimental group participants. Facial stretching and structured exercise program exhibited promising results in enhancing facial symmetry and function in acute Bell’s palsy when compared to conventional exercise regimen.

At a rhetorical level, the SDGs provide a unified global agenda, and their targets and indicators are believed to drive action for social and environmental transformation. However, what if the SDGs (and their specific goals and indicators) are more of a problem than a solution? What if they create the illusion of action through a depoliticised and technical approach that fails to address fundamental dilemmas of politics and power? What if this illusion continues to reproduce poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation? This paper addresses these questions through a focus on SDG 6.5.1 – the implementation of integrated water resources management (IWRM), measured on a 0-100 scale through a composite indicator. The paper presents an empirical analysis of SDG 6.5.1 reporting in Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Malaysia, and the UK, drawing on research from the Water Security and Sustainable Development Hub.1 An evidence review and series of expert interviews are used to interrogate the local politics of IWRM measurement, specifically three dilemmas of global composite indicator construction: (1) reductive quantification of normative and contested processes; (2) weak analysis of actually existing institutional capability, politics, and power; and (3) distracting performativity dynamics in reporting. The paper concludes that SDG 6.5.1 is an example of a 'fantasy artefact', and that in all countries in this study, IWRM institutions are failing to address fundamental and 'wicked' problems in water resources management. We find little evidence that these numbers, or the survey that gives rise to them, drive meaningful reflection on the aims or outcomes of IWRM. Instead, they tend to hide the actually-existing political and institutional dynamics that sit behind the complexity of the global water crisis.

The focus of this research is on the process of understanding comprehensive e-penjelas software as an application for evaluating the performance of school principals. This study analyzes lawsuits comprehensively using e-penjelas characteristics, namely the assessment team's characteristics, the assessment's scope, the stages of assessment, and the characteristics of the principal's performance appraisal application. This study used a quantitative approach using a Likert scale questionnaire which was distributed to the performance appraisal team for school principals in Padang City Middle School, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, including school supervisors, school committees, MKKS (Principal Work Meeting), school principals, teachers, staffing and elements of students totaling 66 respondents. Data analysis was carried out through a descriptive statistical approach. The results of the characteristic study stated that the assessment team, the scope of the assessment, the stages of the assessment, and the characteristics of the school principal's performance assessment application in the comprehensive e-penjelas software were by user expectations in the excellent category with an ability score of 77.98%. The comprehensive use of e-penjelas software as an assessment platform for school principal performance requires infrastructure support through policy support and adequate internet access.

The learning resources teachers use are inadequate, making students bored, and the absence of innovative planning to improve teaching materials motivates researchers to develop teaching materials. This research aims to determine the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of folklore teaching materials assisted by digital comics. This type of research is research and development (Research and Development) with the ADDIE model, which consists of 5 development stages: Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The subjects in this research were 22 students in class 3B of SD Negeri 101764 Bandar Klippa. Data collection techniques in this research used interviews, observation, questionnaires, and tests. The results of the research show 1) The development of folklore teaching materials assisted by digital comics uses the ADDIE development model, 2) The feasibility test by material experts and the design experts is at a very decent qualification, 3) The practicality test carried out by the class 4B teacher was at a very practical qualification, 4) The effectiveness test showed very effective results as seen from the pre-test results which experienced an increase in the post-test results in each lesson 1, 2 and 3 on students' writing and speaking abilities. Abtsrak Sumber belajar yang digunakan guru kurang memadai membuat peserta didik menjadi bosan serta tidak adanya perencanaan inovasi untuk memperbaiki bahan ajar memotivasi peneliti untuk melakukan mengembangkan materi ajar. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui validitas, praktikalitas, efektivitas Materi ajar cerita rakyat berbantuan komik digital. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian dan pengembangan (Research and Development) dengan model ADDIE yang terdiri dari 5 tahap pengembangan yaitu : Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evaluation. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas 3B SD Negeri 101764 Bandar Klippa yang berjumlah 22 peserta didik. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara, observasi, kuesioner, dan tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) Pengembangan Materi Ajar cerita rakyat berbantuan komik digital ini menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE, 2) Uji kelayakan oleh ahli materi dan ahli desain berada pada kualifikasi sangat layak, 3) Uji kepraktisan yang dilakukan oleh guru kelas 4B berada pada kualifikasi sangat praktis, 4) Uji keefektifan menunjukkan hasil sangat efektif terlihat dari hasil pre-test yang mengalami peningkatan pada hasil post-test disetiap pembelajaran 1, 2 dan 3 pada kemampuan menulis dan berbicara peserta didik. Kata Kunci: Cerita rakyat; komik digital; materi ajar; pengembangan

This research focused on land changes in Bandar Batauga Village, South Buton Regency, Indonesia, related to environmentally damaging sand mining activities. The primary objective of this research was to analyze land evolution in coastal settlement areas vulnerable to disasters, with an emphasis on the impact of sand mining until the year 2050. The research methods encompassed quantitative and qualitative approaches, including coastal change analysis using ArcGIS, in-depth interviews, and statistical methods. The research findings highlighted a significant increase in coastline changes, reaching an erosion area of 511.3 m² in 2022. Projections until 2050 indicate a potential maximum erosion of 1,157.22 m². This research employed the analytic hierarchy process, focusing on social, economic, physical, and biotic environmental aspects to formulate disaster mitigation strategies. However, implementing environmental management policies faces challenges, such as a lack of competence in relevant departments and low awareness among mining permit owners. Therefore, strategic recommendations involve enhancing human resource capacity, strengthening oversight, and providing economic support as critical steps to reduce mining activities.

This research aims to develop hydrophobic and antibacterial properties of textiles using chitosan and silica oxide (SiO2) nanocomposite coating. SiO2 was extracted from rice husk ash and chitosan from crustacean shells. SiO2 and chitosan powder were pulverized using High Energy Milling (HEM). The nanocomposite was synthesized using the sol-gel method with concentration variations of 0.2 %:0.4 %, 0.4 %:0.6 %, 0.6 %:0.8 %, and 0.8 %:1 %. Textile coating was carried out by dip coating method with variations of 1x, 2x, 3x, and 4x dyeing. The crystal structure and size of the nanocomposites were obtained using X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Surface morphology and particle size were obtained using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The contact angle was measured using the sessile drop method. The bacterial activity tests were conducted by measuring the surface temperature of textiles with a thermal camera after being irradiated with UV-C. The ability of textiles to inhibit bacterial growth was tested using Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The results showed that the smallest crystal size obtained was 30.21 nm. The amount of particle size and contact angle are significantly influenced by the quality of Citosan-SiO2 and coloring changes. The smallest particle size obtained is 32 nm. The highest value of contact angle obtained was 161° The average surface temperature of the textile after being irradiated with UV-C reached 40.7 °C. The highest zone of inhibition obtained was 17 mm and is in the strong category. This research shows that textiles coated with chitosan-SiO2 can inhibit bacterial growth and have potential applications in the clothing industry.

Geoproducts have a specific philosophy, a geological relationship that visible and understandable through the utilization of geological and geomorphological features from diversity of geological, biological and cultural heritage then strengthened by geo-brand as added value of the product. As local products of certain region, geoproducts as an unique tourism product, through membership of Geopark Global Network (GGN), play role identifying the geopark itself and become market tools where geo-brands can take it. Samosir Island, as part of Toba Caldera Geopark, is the world's greatest Caldera with outstanding potential, became member of GGN in year of 2020. Data processing in this study used smartPLS SEM (Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modeling) software.Various tourism products as geoproducts activity grow, whereas geoproducts are expected to follow the philosophy then becoming sector in development region of geopark, yet have no geo-brand. The geological relationships significantly impact the rise of tourism activities in the regional development of Toba Caldera. This is achieved by incorporating the products' geological, biological, and cultural factors. Usin g geological features must catch up to its potential as a world heritage site. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain these highly delicate elements through geotourism. A study was conducted on geoproduct actors from the supply side of tourism to see how the geological relationship is related to various products that can provide regional development in principle of sustainability a nd how geoproduct actors comprehend geo-brand on their products as an identity of worldwide product.

Seeing the reality of today's society, moral degradation has arisen in humans, so it is essential to improve ourselves by returning humans to their existence as servants of Allah SWT. One alternative is to study and practice the teachings of Sufism. In the teachings, there are spiritual stages (maqâmât) to achieve perfection as a servant of Allah. The focus of this research is to examine Hamka's interpretation style in al-Azhar's tafsir by explaining his interpretation regarding the maqâmât verses so that the dimensions of Sufism and its relevance found in Hamka's al-Azhar tafsir are known. This research aims to find out Hamka's style and interpretation in al-Azhar's interpretation regarding the maqâmât verses and the dimensions of Sufism contained in them so that we can find out whether maqâmât is still relevant or not to be practiced in the present era. The methodology used in this research is qualitative library research (library research) with a mauḍu'i model of the Sufism approach that focuses on maqâmât verses using descriptive-analytical analysis of Hamka's Sufism thought. The results of this discussion show thatHamka's interpretation of the verses of maqâmât is in the style of Sufism by exploring the meaning of zahir and theinner meaning in which there are nuances to society (Adabi Ijtima'i) covering the socio-culture of Indonesianculture so that the dimension of Sufism contained in Hamka's interpretation is still very relevant to modern lifetoday.

Considering the increasing impact of natural hazard-related disasters in Malaysia, understanding and evaluating integrated disaster risk must consider multi-hazard and multidimensional vulnerability at the local level, particularly in developing industrial nations like Malaysia. Therefore, this study proposes an improved methodology for conducting an integrated disaster risk assessment index (IDRI) mapping to measure disaster risk within local administrative boundaries in Malaysia. In this study, multi-hazard spatial overlapping combined two common hazards in Malaysia, which are floods and landslides. This study used multidimensional vulnerability, which encompasses six dimensions, 16 subdimensions, and 54 indicators. Researchers applied this approach in three urban districts of Selangor, Malaysia: Sepang, Kuala Langat, and Hulu Langat, which are located within the Langat River catchment and consist of 17 subdistricts. Overall, 32.9% of the total study area was found to be at risk, with 4.3% in the very high-risk area. In comparison with the latest flood events in 2021, the IDRI components were highly correlated with disaster impact. In conclusion, the contribution of this study provides a novel perspective on disaster risk assessment by addressing several types of hazards and multidimensional vulnerability, as compared to the previous methodology focusing on a single hazard and a physical vulnerability factor.

This study aims to shed light on the working conditions of healthcare institutions (HCIs) during the Covid-19 pandemic by adopting and extending the job demands-resources (JD-R) model to the psychological conditions (i.e., burnout, work engagement, and job satisfaction) of healthcare workers (HCWs). A quantitative design was employed. A cross-sectional survey was conducted, in which questionnaires were distributed to HCWs (n = 400). Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed to test the proposed hypotheses. Additionally, this study employed two-stage least squares (2SLS) regression analysis to address endogeneity concerns. The findings confirm the JD-R model (i.e., the health impairment process, the motivational process, and the cross-link relationships) and its impact on HCWs’ job satisfaction. This study contributes to existing literature on the JD-R model by highlighting the crisis context in revealing the JD-R model and its impact on work-related well-being and HCI practitioners in ensuring business processes in crisis circumstances such as the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly decreasing burnout and increasing work engagement and job satisfaction of HCWs.

The realization of a civil society is the highest ideal in every group of people, many efforts have been made by policy makers related to this, and not a few of the academics who gave birth to concepts related to efforts to realize civil society. While in Islam, the Quran is the source of every aspect of life without exception to develop and build a civil society, therefore this paper will reveal and describe the results of the analysis of human resource development according to the Quran in an effort to realize civil society. The research was conducted through a literature study, the main sources of which are interpretations of the Quran related to civil society, articles and books that discuss relevant topics. Data analysis techniques are done through domain analysis that runs since data collection. The results of the analysis prove that acknowledging diversity, tolerance and having a democratic attitude are attitudes that must be built in realizing civil society. This finding is in line with the necessity of the birth of a generation based on the Quran and always practicing the content of Quranic values in everyday life.

Pada era digital ini, Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) di Desa Sei Rampah Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai dituntut untuk meningkatkan efisiensi operasional mereka dalam mengelola keuangan. Salah satu cara untuk mencapai hal tersebut adalah melalui pelatihan manajemen keuangan digital. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelenggarakan pelatihan manajemen keuangan digital bagi anggota BUMDes di Desa Serdang Bedagai dengan tujuan meningkatkan pemahaman tentang manajemen keuangan digital dan efisiensi operasional BUMDes. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi tahap persiapan, pelaksanaan pelatihan, dan evaluasi. Hasil yang diharapkan dari penelitian ini adalah peningkatan kompetensi anggota BUMDes dalam manajemen keuangan digital, peningkatan efisiensi operasional BUMDes melalui implementasi teknologi digital, serta berbagai manfaat baik bagi BUMDes maupun masyarakat desa dalam hal kinerja dan keberlanjutan usaha. Rekomendasi yang diberikan adalah pelaksanaan pelatihan lanjutan dan pendampingan berkala, serta pengembangan jaringan dengan BUMDes lain untuk berbagi pengetahuan dan pengalaman. Diharapkan hasil penelitian ini dapat memberikan kontribusi positif dalam pengembangan BUMDes dan peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat desa.

Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan mitra usaha dalam pemasaran digital dan produksi keripik pisang. Mengingat bahwa saat ini Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan merupakan wilayah penghasil pisang terbesar, sehingga dengan peluang tersebut dapat memanfaatkan pisang menjadi produk digemari Masyarakat dengan memberikan value. Salah satu valuenya adalah membuat keripik pisang yang memiliki berbagai rasa, apalagi keripik pisang dapat dikomsumsi oleh segmen usia muda maupun tua. Metode yang digunakan pada pengabdian ini dengan proses analisis kebutuhan, pendampingan yang sekaligus mengedukasi mitra, hingga evaluasi melalui penyebaran kusioner dan wawancara. Hasil pengabdian ini mampu meningkatkan penjualan dan memaksimalkan proses pemasaran usaha secara digital, kehadiran tim PKM Universitas terbuka memberikan pengalaman yang banyak sehingga penjualan mitra telah meningkat signifikan dan pemasaran digital telah dilakukan untuk menginformasikan produk keripik pisang uchips. Selain itu penjualan mitra yang meningkat perekonomian Masyarakat melalui terbukanya lapangan kerja.

To accurately simulate nanofluid flooding for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in oil reservoirs, it is essential to consider the porous media's heterogeneity. This heterogeneity causes variations in porosity and permeability, which require significant computational resources and time to ensure precise modeling. Additionally, the previous models focus on the impact of thermophysical properties on enhanced oil recovery using a single variable volume fraction. This research proposed a model to evaluate the effect of nanofluid (NF) thermophysical properties in a heterogeneous porous medium. For the first time, the thermophysical properties of the SiO2-water flooding correlations are functions of two variables: volume fraction and inlet temperature, resulting in reduced computational time and cost-effectiveness. Four essential parameters, nanoparticle type, volume fraction, inlet temperature, and flow rate, were considered to evaluate the effect of NF properties on the EOR process. The obtained result indicated that the optimal parameters for EOR were the water with silicon oxide at a volume fraction of 4%, the inlet temperature = 353.15 K, and the flow rate of 0.2 ml/min. Remarkably, this combination resulted in a significantly higher oil recovery factor of 27% compared to pure water flooding.

The cooperation of the actors in harmonizing their views on the drug phenomenon is needed. Over the last decade, the dynamics that define the regional security environment in Southeast Asia have changed dramatically. In this study, a descriptive qualitative methodological approach was adopted to explore an in-depth understanding of cross-border crime in the illegal drug trade in Southeast Asia. The conclusions of this analysis will help enrich our understanding of cross-border illegal drug transactions in the region, as well as provide a basis for formulating better policy recommendations to effectively address this challenge. ASEAN needs to strengthen its commitment of cooperation and continuously make efforts were tireless in the fight against drugs.

Optimization problems arise in diverse fields such as engineering, economics, and industry. Metaheuristic algorithms, including the Simulated Kalman Filter (SKF), have been developed to solve these problems. SKF, inspired by the Kalman Filter (KF) in control engineering, requires three parameters (initial error covariance P(0), measurement noise Q, and process noise R). However, studies have yet to focus on tuning these parameters. Furthermore, no significant improvement is shown by the parameter-less SKF (with randomized P(0), Q, and R). Randomly choosing values between 0 and 1 may lead to too small values. As an estimator, KF raises concerns with excessively small Q and R values, which can introduce numerical stability issues and result in unreliable outcomes. Tuning parameters for SKF is a challenging and time-consuming task. The Multi-Agent Cubature Kalman Filter (MACKO), inspired by the Cubature Kalman filter (CKF), was introduced in this work. The nature of the Cubature Kalman filter (CKF) allows the use of small values for parameters P(0), Q, and R. In the MACKO algorithm, Cubature Transformation Techniques (CTT) are employed. CTT can use small values for parameters P(0), Q, and R, so CKF was developed to overcome KF and other estimation algorithms. Moreover, in CTT, the term local neighborhoods is used to propagate the cubature point in local search, where the radius, δ, of local search is updated in every iteration to balance between the exploration and exploitation processes. MACKO is evaluated on the CEC 2014 benchmark suite with 30 optimization problems, and its performance is compared with nine existing metaheuristic algorithms. Simulation results demonstrate that MACKO is superior, outperforming the benchmark algorithms, as indicated by Friedman's test with a 5 % significance level.

The article explores the implementation of Differentiated Instruction (DI), focusing on the challenges and opportunities faced by English language teachers in junior high schools. The study follows a qualitative approach within a social constructivist worldview, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies to address diverse learning needs. The research questions delve into teachers' perceptions of DI, the challenges encountered, and effective strategies for addressing diversity in the classroom. The proposed strategies reflect a systematic approach to address challenges in differentiated learning. Through team teaching, technology integration, and enhanced knowledge mapping, the study aims to contribute valuable insights into the perspectives of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers on DI. The findings anticipate informing support mechanisms for teachers to meet the diverse needs of their students effectively.

The wider and more sophisticated the reach and development of information technology, the more popular the use of social media. However, it turns out that this technological advancement has presented a new form of violence against woman, namely online gender-based violence. This online gender-based violence can result in harm or suffering in physical, mental or sexual form, threats, coercion and the deprivation of liberty. Therefore, in this study, we will discuss Online Gender-Based Violence as a Form of Violence Against Woman. The research method used is a normative juridical research method. Based on this research, it was found that in order to prevent the occurrence of online gender-based violence, women must be aware of digital footprints, because they can be used by irresponsible parties to commit online gender-based violence and the impact can be very cruel. Woman are also less aware of the potential threats related to personal data that deviate from large impacts such as fetishization, online harassment and humiliation, threats of online violence to online trafficking of woman. Keywords : violence; gender online; woman

A study on the factors influencing foreign direct investment (FDI) was started by the Islamic Cooperation countries, the majority of which are developing nations, due to the significance of capital flows for these nations. The present study employs an institutional quality framework, green economic policies, and the function of financial development to evaluate the components that effect foreign direct investment (FDI). The results of this research demonstrate that institutional changes and green economic policies stimulate foreign investment. Several institutional metrics, including government performance, the rule of law, political stability, and regulatory quality, have highly positive outcomes, while electoral accountability and preventing corruption have negative and minor consequences. Furthermore, elements of the green economy including human capital, natural resources, and environmental laws have a big impact on foreign investment. These results also suggest that the growth of the financial sector can boost the impact of institutional quality and the green economy on the attraction of foreign investment. The conclusions of this study demonstrate that investors examine institutional integrity, the green economy, and financial development when making investment decisions.

Purpose: Recent studies have identified an increased prevalence of stroke in young patients. Therefore, we aimed to systematically review the predictors contributing to return to work (RTW) within 1 year after a stroke and summarize the identified gaps. Methods: Searches were conducted using keywords from the PubMed, Scopus, CINHAL, Embase, and Cochrane databases from inception to 2023. This review was based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. The retrieved articles were screened for titles and abstracts using the Rayyan QCR software. The quality of the study was determined using The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tool. Results: Eight studies encompassing 4587 stroke participants were included in the review. Ischemic stroke, male sex, and ability to perform activities of daily living were positive predictors of RTW, whereas older age, severe stroke, poor consciousness, and impaired cognition were negative predictors. Coping skills and ethnicity were found to be non-significant. Conclusion: This review highlights predictors of RTW post-stroke. The Facilitation of RTW among stroke survivors necessitates a comprehensive rehabilitation program that emphasizes predictors such as stroke severity, functional independence, impaired cognition, and consciousness. In addition, vocational rehabilitation should be based on an individual's capacity, modifying the workplace environment, and prescribing assistive devices to enhance RTW. Systematic review registration: International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) registration number CRD42022348983.

This study assesses the influence of climate change on rainfall and drought in the Benut River Basin (BRB) to support the integrated management of Machap dam. The study seeks to reshape dam safety components in the near future through a technical focus group discussion (FGD) with key stakeholders. Utilizing the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) dataset for the immediate future (2020–2040) under various scenarios (SSP1–2.6, SSP2–4.5, SSP3–7.0, and SSP5–8.5), historical Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station data (CHIRPS) rainfall datasets (1981 to 2021) are employed. A multi-filtration process ranks twenty-three Global Climate Models (GCMs) using seven relative importance metrics (RIMs). This work's novelty lies in a focused GCM evaluation through individual contributions quantified with RIMs, providing a refined ranking that address the limitations of traditional metrics. Then, the Compromise Programming Index (CPI) aggregates the ranked models, with the top subset selected through Jenks Optimised Classification (JOC), identifying ACCESS-ESM1–5 and CMCC-ESM2 as top models. The selected GCMs were bias-corrected using the linear scaling method and validated before ensembled, effectively replicating the probability distribution function (PDF) of CHIRPS data, as confirmed by a Taylor diagram indicating the closest agreement. The study reveals a generally wetter tendency in the northernmost area of Machap dam under all SSPs, with 5–9 % maximum increasing percentages. Conversely, downstream areas anticipate decreasing rainfall. June (6–22 %) and July (7–22 %) project higher rainfall, indicating increased water availability in a relatively dry period, while December (3–11 %) suggests increasing flood risk. The South West monsoon (SWM) anticipates lower rainfall in early March (3–7 %) and more severe dry periods in August (8–11 %). Future drought occurrences are projected homogeneously across scenarios, with drought months ranging from 15 % to 19 % of the 252 months under all severity classifications. In particular, the study enhances myDAMS by proposing continuous development of the guideline under diverse scenario for Machap dam's overall management and sustainability. Projected scenarios, coupled with outcomes from FGD, can inform basin-scale dam management, aiding risk mitigation for critical dam infrastructure.

The 6th Asia Dengue Summit (ADS) themed "Road Map to Zero Dengue Death" was held in Thailand from 15th-16th June 2023. The summit was hosted by Tropical Medicine Cluster, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand in conjunction with Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, The Thai Red Cross Society; Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University; and the Ministry of Public Health. The 6th ADS was convened by Asia Dengue Voice and Action (ADVA); Global Dengue and Aedes Transmitted Diseases Consortium (GDAC); Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Tropical Medicine and Public Health Network (SEAMEO TROPMED); Fondation Mérieux (FMx) and the International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD). Dengue experts from academia and research, and representatives from the Ministries of Health, Regional and Global World Health Organization (WHO) and International Vaccine Institute (IVI) participated in the three-day summit. With more than 51 speakers and 451 delegates from over 24 countries, 10 symposiums, and 2 full days, the 6th ADS highlighted the growing threat of dengue and its antigenic evolution, flagged the urgent need to overcome vaccine hesitancy and misinformation crisis, and focused on dengue control policies, newer diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines, travel-associated dengue, and strategies to improve community involvement.

Abstract Background In addition to the conventional aetiologic agents of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) such as tobacco usage, alcohol consumption and betel quid usage, it has been established that a proportion of OPSCC are driven by persistent oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Currently, there is a lack of data on the burden of HPV- associated OPSCC in Asian countries including Malaysia. Methods A cross-sectional multicentre study with tissue analysis of Malaysian patients diagnosed with primary OPSCC within a five-year period, from 2015 to 2019 between 01/01/2015 to 31/12/2019 was undertaken. Determination of HPV status was carried out using p16INK4a immunohistochemistry on tissue microarrays constructed from archived formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue. Results From the cases identified, 184 cases had sufficient tissue material for analysis. Overall, median age at diagnosis was 63.0 years (IQR = 15) and 76.1% of patients were males. In our cohort, 35.3% of patients were Indian, 34.2% were Chinese, 21.2% were Malay and 9.2% were from other ethnicities. The estimated prevalence of HPV-associated OPSCC in our cohort was 31.0% (CI 24.4–38.2%). The median age for the HPV-associated OPSCC sub-group of patients was not significantly lower than the median age of patients with HPV-independent OPSCC. More than half of HPV-associated OPSCC was seen in patients of Chinese ethnicity (54.4%). Patients with HPV-associated OPSCC had a much better overall survival than patients with HPV-independent OPSCC (Log rank test; p

Hydrological drought analysis in a river basin is crucial because it impacts water resource management, agriculture, drinking water supply, industry, ecology, and disaster risk mitigation. It plays a key role in water usage planning, safeguarding agricultural yields, and ensuring a stable drinking water supply. In the context of this research, the Corong River basin is used as a case study. This study aims to determine the level of hydrological drought (deficit) using the Threshold Level Method (TLM) and predict hydrological drought using the Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA) model. This model understands the characteristics of drought and predicts drought in the Corong River basin for early mitigation and anticipation of drought in the region. The results of this research indicate a strong relationship between the Hydrological Drought Index (HDI) and streamflow and Precipitation (PRCP), which can be used to forecast future droughts. This model is highly robust and accurate in observing the level of hydrological drought (deficit, duration, and sharpness) and predicting drought events in the Corong River basin. These findings have significant practical implications for water management and disaster risk mitigation in this river basin while also advancing the scientific understanding of hydrological drought.

Objective: To analyze the safety and effectiveness of the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) liquid embolic agent Squid (Emboflu, Switzerland) for the treatment of brain arteriovenous malformations. Materials and procedures: Between April 2015 and July 2017, 46 embolization treatments for brain arteriovenous malformations (BAVM) were performed in 25 patients using two Squid formulations (18 and 12). Six female and 19 male patients with a mean age of 34 years (range, 9–62 years) were included. A total of 46 procedures were performed. The BAVMs were classified as Spetzler-Martin grade II in 4 procedures, III in 27 procedures, and 1V in 15 procedures. Among the 25 patients, 15 presented with hemorrhage, 5 with seizures, and 5 with headache and neurology. The BAVMs were located in the temporal lobe in 5 patients, parietal lobe in 7 patients, frontal lobe in 3 patients, posterior fossa in 6 patients, basal ganglia in 3 patients, and parasagittal lobe in 1 patient. Results: The obliteration rate of the BAVMs ranged from 10% to 100%, with a mean of 33%. Most patients underwent their first or second embolization procedure. Four patients (8%) developed intracranial bleeding post-procedure, with one death (2%). One patient (2%) experienced a seizure during the procedure; however, no intracranial bleeding was observed. Seven patients (15%) experienced perforations during catheter manipulation. One case (2%) of a fractured catheter was recorded, but no significant complications were observed. The average volume of copolymer injected was 0.6 ​ml per nidus. Thirteen procedures used the Squid-12 formulation, 29 procedures used the Squid-18 formulation, and 3 procedures used a combination of Squid-12 and -18 formulations. Conclusion: Squid is a safe and effective embolic agent for treating BAVMs.

The Lake Toba Catchment Area (LTCA) has long been known as a producer of shallots in North Sumatra. The Samosir variety is the mainstay local variety of the farmers. Due to the lack of quality seeds and disease attacks on the Samosir variety, farmers began to cultivate the Bima Brebes variety. This study aims to prove the difference in productivity of shallot varieties Samosir and Bima Brebes cultivated in the LTCA region by considering soil texture as a factor affecting productivity. This study was conducted in 6 shallot producing districts included in the LTCA. For analysis, 30 samples were selected based on the level of shallot productivity, with details of 10 low category production (< 4.5 tons/ha), 10 medium category production (4.5-7.5 tons/ha), and 10 high category production (> 7.5 tons/ha), along with the results of soil texture analysis. Correlation analysis was conducted to find the type of soil fraction that influenced productivity. ANCOVA to analyze the relationship between soil fraction and shallot productivity in each variety and analyze the difference in the productivity of Samosir and Bima Brebes shallots. The results showed that the sand fraction had an effect on shallot productivity in LTCA. The shallot cultivation land in LTCA has a sand fraction of 69-76% (sandy loam texture), where the greater the percentage of sand fraction, the higher the productivity of both shallot varieties. There was no difference in the productivity of Samosir and Bima Brebes shallots varieties. Bima Brebes variety can be a substitute seed for shallot cultivation in LTCA.

Penyebaran virus Covid-19 yang melanda dunia pada tahun 2019 dan ditetapkan WHO sebagai pandemi pada tahun 2020 telah membawa dampak yang cukup besar bagi kehidupan, termasuk sektor ekonomi kreatif dan pariwisata. Kondisi pandemi menyebabkan terjadinya penurunan jumlah kunjungan wisatawan mancanegara maupun domestik ke Sumatera Barat. Terjadinya penurunan ini disebabkan adanya pembatasan sosial berskala besar, ditutupnya akses keluar-masuk Indonesia, penutupan hotel sehingga mengurangi permintaan dan penawaran pariwisata dalam negeri. Seiring berjalannya waktu, meskipun masih dalam kondisi pandemi telah membuat adanya kenormalan baru dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Mulai dilonggarkannya aturan perjalanan, kembalinya aktivitas masyarakat membawa dampak pada pertumbuhan pariwisata dan ekonomi kreatif di Sumatera Barat. Pembentukan brand suatu kota diperlukan untuk mempengaruhi persepsi wisatawan berkunjung ke destinasi wisata. Peran seluruh lapisan masyarakat diperlukan untuk memulihkan kembali sektor pariwisata di Sumatera Barat. Target dalam kegiatan ini adalah siswa SMK Negeri 9 Padang program pariwisata dan perhotelan. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan metode pemaparan materi, diskusi interaktif dan presentasi analisis kasus oleh siswa. Hasil penilaian efektifitas kegiatan bahwa adanya penambahan pengetahuan dan perubahan cara pandang siswa dalam mempromosikan pariwisata di Sumatera Barat.

This research is to find out the application of the skills approach in improving student learning outcomes in fiqh subjects, this research uses a type of qualitative research with a descriptive approach, this research uses data collection methods through observation, interviews and documentation with data collection techniques through four stages, namely data collection, reduction data, display data, and conclude. The results of the application of skills to fiqh material using a skills approach, namely by practicing in terms of worship, and through extracurricular activities, this can be seen that every time of prayer, especially the Duha prayer, it is recommended that all students perform midday prayers together, take ablution water in an orderly manner.

Based on the facts on the ground, one of the causes of the less-than-optimal achievements achieved is caused by the lack of accuracy of the player's kick to the opponent's goal. This study aims to analyze the differences in the effect of training using the goalkeeper's quiet eye and training using the quiet eye without the goalkeeper on the accuracy of kicks on the goal. This research is quantitative research with quasi-experimental methodsThis research was conducted at the Tuanku Tambusai stadium, the population of PSBS Kampar, Riau Province, with a sample of 28 soccer players obtained using purposive sampling. The research instrument used to measure the accuracy of kicks to goal in this study is Loughborough Soccer Shooting (LSST). The data analysis technique used the T-test at a significance level (α) 0.05. The study showed a significant difference between the goalkeeper's quiet eye training method and the quiet eye without the goalkeeper on shooting accuracy in PSBS Kampar. The T-test results the experimental group obtained a T count = 4.224 > T table = 2.021 and a sig. (2-tailed) = 0.000 < 0.05, that the training quiet eye increases the accuracy of shooting results.

AbstractIslamic bank is a financial institution that applies the concept of sharia management in its operational activities including human resource management. This study aimed to analyze the influence of competency and Islamic organizational culture in improving employee performance with the mediation of organizational innovation and knowledge sharing. The population of this study were 941 employees of Islamic banks in Pekanbaru, Indonesia and a total of 273 employees were obtained as samples. The data analysis technique used is the Structural Equation Model (SEM) Analysis with AMOS. The study results showed that competency and Islamic organizational culture have a significant positive effect on organizational innovation, Organizational Innovation has a significant positive effect on knowledge sharing, and competency, Islamic organizational culture and organizational innovation have a significant effect on employee performance. Meanwhile, Competency and Islamic Organizational Culture do not have a significant effect on knowledge sharing and knowledge sharing does not have a significant effect on employee performance. The indirect effect test results show that organizational innovation has a mediating role in the influence of competency and Islamic organizational culture on employee performance. Meanwhile, knowledge sharing cannot mediate the influence of competency, Islamic organizational culture and organizational innovation on employee performance.

This journal discusses the Importance of Understanding the Interpretation of Mutasyabih Verses to Prevent Wahabiyah Understandings at MTs Al-Fauzi Cinta Rakyat with the aim of analyzing how important understanding the meaning of mutasyabih verses is and what effect they have on education. This type of research is Qualitative Research with a descriptive data presentation model and the research instruments are observations and interviews with the principal, deputy principal and several students. Al-Quran consists of two types of verses, namely muhkam verses whose meaning is clear and mutasyabih verses whose meaning is not clear so this makes the scholars have two views, namely the salaf scholars and khalaf scholars, there are scholars who support takwil on verses mutasyabih (ulama' khalaf) and there are also ulama' who reject the existence of takwil on mutasyabih verses (ulama' salaf). Lately there have been many wahabiyah teachings spreading in the name of themselves as salafi and saying that Allah resides in the Throne. The results of this study found that understanding the interpretation of the meaning of mutasyabih verses is very important in the world of education in order to prevent Wahhabism and errors in belief.

Fire accidents are disasters that often occur compared to other fire disasters such as floods, landslides, earthquakes or tsunamis. Fires can occur at any time, and no one knows for sure when a fire accident will occur. The impact of a fire disaster is not only material that can disappear from human lives. The causative factors of fire disasters often occur due to human negligence and fires often occur in houses where the occupants have left them. Labuhanbatu University at night will be left by the owner and all lecturers and educational staff, only guarded by two security people with this condition, it is very dangerous when a fire occurs in one of the buildings. The purpose of this research is to focus on developing a fire detection system at Labuhanbatu University based on the Internet of Things to provide early warning of safety. The system uses three sensors, namely temperature sensor, gas sensor, and fire sensor. This research is R&D research using the ADDIE model with the following stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The results of the fire sensor test were 90% successful, the results of the sensor test as soon as possible were 90% successful, and the results of the temperature sensor test were 90% successful. This fire detection system can minimize or minimize the occurrence of fire accidents and losses because it is based on the Internet of Things providing early information when a fire occurs to education staff and lecturers at Labuhanabtu University. Overall, this fire warning system can function properly.

Objective: The manufacturing sector is crucial for the development of emerging economies. This study aims to examine how research and development influence the firm's financial performance of manufacturing firms. Design/Methods/Approach: This study employs publicly listed Indonesian firms' panel data from 2017 to 2021. The data are analyzed using the panel data approach. Findings: The results indicate that research and development positively affect firm financial performance. Originality: Research and development investment has been commonly carried out in developed countries but is still very limited in developing countries. This study focuses on the role of investment in research and development in determining the financial performance of companies in an emerging country. Practical/Policy implication: Companies should prioritize cash and risk management to enable business expansion and innovation. Government support can be provided through tax incentives, R&D assistance, financing access, and public recognition of companies with high profitability. These incentives are aimed at enhancing economic growth and corporate competitiveness.

Abstract Adjustment difficulties of school students are common and their school adjustment has gained wide concern in recent years. Negative life events (NLEs) hope, and gratitude have been associated with school adjustment. However, the potential effect of NLEs on hope and gratitude and whether hope and gratitude mediate the association between NLEs and school adjustment among high students have not been studied. Thus, this study aims to investigate the association between NLEs, hope and gratitude, and school adjustment in high school students in China. Additionally, the study aims to examine the mediating role of hope and gratitude in the association between NLEs and school adjustment. A total of 700 junior high school students in Guangxi Province (336 boys, 364 girls, M age = 15 years) completed the questionnaire. The results indicated significant mediating effects of hope and gratitude in the sequential positive association between NLEs and school adjustment. Furthermore, this study unraveled the complexity of the link between NLEs and school adjustment with the combination of hope and gratitude. The findings emphasized the importance of fostering hope and gratitude in left-behind adolescents to combat the negative consequences of NLEs. The study is also one of the first to investigate a serial mediation model to determine which NLEs influence Chinese left-behind adolescents’ school adjustment.

Ultisol is a type of soil with low organic matter, pH, and nutrient content, including molybdenum, leading to low productivity. This study aimed to investigate the use of dry land using molybdenum and CaCO3 inoculated with Rhizobium strain Nod+Fix+ to increase the soybean production of Willis and Baluran cultivars. This research was conducted from May to September 2021 in Pallangga Subdistrict, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The study used a split-plot design with three replications for each treatment. The first factor was soybean varieties, consisting of Baluran and Willis cultivars. The second factor was the composition of the bacterial strain Nod+ Fix+, lime CaCO3 and NH4-molybdate, which consisted of without (Rhizobium strain Nod+ Fix+ + CaCO3 + NH4-molybdate); Rhizobium strain Nod+ Fix+ + CaCO3 1.0 ton/ha + NH4-molybdate 250 g/h); Rhizobium strain Nod+ Fix+ + CaCO3 1.5 tons/ha + NH4-molybdate 500 g/h); and Rhizobium strain Nod+ Fix+ + CaCO3 2.0 tons/ha + NH4-molybdate 750 g/h). The results showed that treating the bacterial strain Nod+ Fix+ + MoCo (1.0:0.6) kg/ha achieved the best results on growth, nutrient uptake (Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium), and soybean yields, both for Willis and Baluran varieties on ultisol soils.

This study aims to (1) evaluate the form of permits for the control of coastal areas used as restaurant businesses in fish auction areas in Takalar Regency and (2) to examine the legal implications for the use of coastal areas used as restaurant businesses in fish auction areas in Takalar Regency. This research uses empirical legal research methods using primary data and secondary data with interview techniques and literature studies. The study was further analyzed qualitatively and the results were presented descriptively. The results of this study are: (1) The form of permission for the use of coastal areas used as a place of restaurant business in the fish auction area in Takalar Regency does not have a permit. The district government is recollecting data on restaurant businesses that utilize coastal areas, especially in the coastal area of Gusunga, North Galesong District, Takalar Regency. Data collection efforts were again carried out to give the community legality to the established business. (2) The legal implications for the use of coastal areas used as restaurant businesses in the fish auction area in Takalar Regency itself are violations because every business should have a permit and also on the use of coastal areas should have a location permit. As a rule, violations have been proven, meaning that every business that wants to be established must have a permit and also for the use of space must be by applicable regulations.

Abstract Background A salivary bypass tube (SBT) is a silicone tube that directs oral content from the mouth to the esophagus. We studied a series of seven cases of persistent and large neck fistulas of different aetiologies to assess the beneficial use of SBTs in each case. Case presentation A total of seven patients underwent SBT insertion, six cases were post-total laryngectomy with underlying laryngeal malignancy, and one case was poor wound healing of a neck abscess after extensive drainage. Five cases have pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) and two cases have tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), and all of the cases have failed conservative and multiple surgical management for fistula closure, with some concurrently having neopharynx stenosis. Post-insertion, all patients were able to eat orally after day 2 to 1-week. The duration of tube usage was one month in the three cases of persistent PCF post-operatively, and in two cases, the fistula was healed and the tube was removed without fistula recurrence. The other four cases (three post-radiotherapy fistulas and one stoma recurrence) were planned for lifelong use, with the duration of usage ranging from 4 months to 3 years. The outcome is their fistula is dry, and they tolerate the tube well. There were no intraoperative or immediate postoperative complications, and no complications were observed in the temporary usage cases. Among the patients who had to use the tube for a longer term, one had localised pressure necrosis of regional soft tissue that resolved after tube adjustment, and another had a loose-fitting tube that displaced distally into the oesophagus and resolved with a larger tube. Conclusions SBT is safe, easy-to-apply, reduces morbidity, improves mental health, reduces inpatient stay, and overall improves the patient's quality of life in the management of persistent and large TEF and PCF for temporary or long-term usage.

Mercury contamination from gold mining activities poses significant environmental and health risks. Phytoremediation, using plants to remove pollutants, offers a sustainable solution to mitigate mercury pollution. Serei plants (Cymbopogon nardus L.) have shown promise in absorbing heavy metals, but their effectiveness in mercury remediation requires further investigation. This study aims to evaluate the phytoremediation potential of Serei plants in mitigating mercury (Hg) pollution in waste from the Kusubibi Halmahera Selatan Gold Mine. Planting was done in poly-bag media filled with mine waste soil for 90 days. Mercury concentrations in soil and plant tissues were measured using atomic absorption spectrometry AAS). Plant growth parameters and mercury uptake were analyzed to assess the remediation efficiency. The amount of Hg concentration absorbed by lemongrass plants, adsorption on roots 374.401 μg/kg, stems 442.846 μg/kg and leaves 881.825 μg/kg. The Bioconcentration Factor (BCF) value on lemongrass roots was 0.31, stems 0.37, and leaves 0.74, while the Translocation Factor (T.F.) value was 2.372. The percentage of mercury (Hg) uptake of lemongrass plants in roots and leaves was 62.83%, 37.49%, and 74.66%, respectively. The plants showed healthy growth with no visible signs of toxicity, indicating their tolerance to mercury-contaminated environments. Serei plants exhibit strong potential for phytoremediation of mercury-contaminated soils in gold mining areas. These findings support the use of Serei plants as a viable, eco-friendly strategy for mitigating mercury pollution. Further research should focus on optimizing conditions for field applications and understanding the underlying mechanisms of mercury uptake and translocation in Serei plants.

Information technology has changed the pattern of service to the public to be faster, more precise, wider, and more transparent. The obstacle faced by governments in developing countries is the rapid dissemination of information to various regions to the most remote areas, such as villages and even hamlets. One of the efforts to disseminate information from the government is through the internet. The development of technology in public services is a practical solution in the current technological era. The acceleration of technology has long touched the government sector, in the form of electronic government or e-government e-gov. Comprehensive e-government implementation from the village government level to the center. Various studies have focused on the development and implementation of e-government, so in this study, a literature review was carried out using the PRISMA method with results mapping by the Nvivo Pro 12 program. digital media, both for the internal administration of employees and in public services. A total of 20 articles were mapped into four criteria, including "Government Area Level", "Benefits", and "Digital Media" used. In terms of regional criteria, it shows that research is dominated by cities or districts. The results of grouping e-Gov based on the purpose of implementation or benefits include internal staffing, public services, and the financial sector which is dominated by public services. In the digital media cluster, e-government that has been implemented includes website media, Android applications, programs or software, social media, and electronic mail or e-mail, the most results being website usage.

Missing values in rainfall records might result in erroneous predictions and inefficient management practices with significant economic, environmental, and social consequences. This is particularly important for rainfall datasets in Peninsular Malaysia (PM) due to the high level of missingness that can affect the inherent pattern in the highly variable time series. In this work, 21 target rainfall stations in the Johor River Basin (JRB) with daily data between 1970 and 2015 were used to examine 19 different multiple imputation methods that were carried out using the Multivariate Imputation by Chained Equations (MICE) package in R. For each station, artificial missing data were added at rates of up to 5%, 10%, 20%, and 30% for different types of missingness, namely, Missing Completely At Random (MCAR), Missing At Random (MAR), and Missing Not At Random (MNAR), leaving the original missing data intact. The imputation quality was evaluated based on several statistical performance metrics, namely mean absolute error (MAE), root mean square error (RMSE), normalized root mean square error (NRMSE), Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE), modified degree of agreement (MD), coefficient of determination (R2), Kling-Gupta efficiency (KGE), and volumetric efficiency (VE), which were later ranked and aggregated by using the compromise programming index (CPI) to select the best method. The results showed that linear regression predicted values (norm.predict) consistently ranked the highest under all types and levels of missingness. For example, under MAR, MNAR, and MCAR, this method showed the lowest MAE values, ranging between 0.78 and 2.25, 0.93–2.57, and 0.87–2.43, respectively. It also consistently shows higher NSE and R2 values of 0.71–0.92, 0.6–0.92, and 0.66–0.91, and 0.77–0.92, 0.71–0.93, and 0.75–0.92 under MAR, MCAR, and MNAR, respectively. The methods of mean, rf, and cart also appear to be efficient. The incorporation of the compromise programming index (CPI) as a decision-support tool has enabled an objective assessment of the output from the multiple performance metrics for the ranking and selection of the top-performing method. During validation, the Probability Density Function (PDF) demonstrated that even with up to 30% missingness, the shape of the distribution was retained after imputation compared to the actual data. The methodology proposed in this study can help in choosing suitable imputation methods for other tropical rainfall datasets, leading to improved accuracy in rainfall estimation and prediction.

AbstractThis study aims to determine to what extent adult Indonesians and Malaysians self-disclose COVID-19 related information during the pandemic. Using an online survey, the study obtained quantitative data in understanding the five dimensions of self-disclosure—amount, valency, accuracy, intention, and intimacy as suggested by Devito. Using descriptive statistics and analysis (mean scores, percentages, and frequencies), the findings demonstrate the patterns and behaviours of Indonesians and Malaysians in self-disclosing COVID-19 related information against the demographic background of respondents’ academic qualification, gender, employment, education, ethnicity, and age. Findings indicate that, generally, Malaysians are more open than the Indonesian when it comes to disclosing sensitive information during the pandemic. Several unique findings seem to indicate the potential of a new understanding of self-disclosure, as well as of altering theories in this field. Nevertheless, more studies are needed before making a strong claim on theorizing of a new way of framing self-disclosure.

Rapid urbanization has increased the risks to and vulnerabilities of urban systems, society, and organizations. In recent years, urban areas have been exposed to multiple hazards such as floods, landslides, storms, and rising sea levels. To reduce exposed elements' risk of and vulnerability to natural hazards, the first requirement is a better understanding of the vulnerable elements as stated in Sendai Framework. Different concepts and approaches can be employed in vulnerability assessment, depending on the scope and context of the study. In this study, the vulnerability concept was based on six dimensions (social, economic, physical, institutional, environmental, and cultural) adapted from the Method for the Improvement of Vulnerability (MOVE) framework. This approach was applied to three industrial urban districts in Selangor, Malaysia: Sepang, Kuala Langat, and Hulu Langat. These are located in the Langat River catchment and consist of 17 mukim (subdistricts). A spatial vulnerability assessment was conducted to determine the areas of very high vulnerability in this study area. A map was subsequently produced that shows the areas classified into five vulnerability categories (very low, low, medium, high, and very high vulnerability). The findings from all the areas studied identified 5.7% in the very high class, 8.9% in the high class, 33.3% in the medium class, 21.6% in the low class, and 30.5% in the very low class. The multidimensional vulnerability assessment used scientific proof to provide information for better understanding to the government, disaster agencies, and local governments so that policy making, and local disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies can improve.

Employees with organizational citizenship behavior are characterized by the attitude of people who show employees’ willingness to exceed the minimum targets set by the organization. Thus, employees will work voluntarily even outside their duties and responsibilities. This study aims to investigate the interactions between reward systems and organizational citizenship behavior, considering work satisfaction as a mediating factor. This paper employs a quantitative methodology. Thirty-eight agricultural extension employees from the Agricultural Office in Labuhanbatu Regency, Indonesia, served as the samples. SEM (SmartPLS) approach was utilized to analyze the data. The findings discovered that the reward system has a favorable and considerable impact on job satisfaction. The results also boosted that the increase in employee job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on increasing organizational citizenship behavior. The relationship between the reward system and organizational citizenship behavior is positive but insignificant. Moreover, the study also demonstrates that job satisfaction significantly and favorably mediates the impact of the reward system on organizational citizenship behavior. Therefore, a reward policy must be implemented to satisfy employees because job satisfaction is crucial in increasing organizational citizenship behavior.