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Production of Biodiesel Through Transesterification of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) Using Montmorillonite Nanoparticles (Nano-MMT) as Heterogeneous Solid Catalyst

Tisna Harmawan, Windi Ani, Putri Andani, Teuku Andi Fadlly
Biodiesel is an alternative energy that is environmentally friendly and has properties similar to diesel oil. One source of vegetable oil that can be used as raw material for biodiesel is Crude Palm Oil (CPO). In the CPO, there are various types of fatty acids such as palmitic acid, oleic acid, linoleic...

Research on Coupling Coordination Evaluation of Rail Transit and Urban Development

Yangxi Huang
In recent years, in order to alleviate traffic congestion, many cities blindly build rail transit regardless of their own development level, resulting in serious financial liabilities, land acquisition and other problems. It is of positive significance to scientifically evaluate the coordinated relationship...
Proceedings Article

Detection of Partially Occluded Faces Using Convolutional Neural Networks

HT Chethana, C Nagavi Trisiladevi, M Athreya Shashank
Partial occlusion in the face refers to the local region of the face with objects such as sunglasses, scarf, hands and beard which leads to loss of information thereby affecting the overall recognition accuracy. It is one of the challenging problems in computer vision. There are many traditional perceptions...

Career Decision Making Self Efficacy of College Students from the Perspective of Embodied Cognition Theory

Xingjuan Liu, Yufei Shi
Career decision-making self-efficacy refers to the individual’s confidence in completing the tasks related to career decision-making. From the perspective of embodied cognition theory, this paper interprets the cultivation and intervention of career decision-making self-efficacy as an interactive practice...

Research of the Risk and Profitability of Community Group Purchasing in the Context of New Retail Economy

Boxiong Li, Bin Lin, Runying Zhu
With the development of e-commerce, several forms of consumption appeared. Group purchasing is one of the forms of online shopping, which defines purchasing grocery in community groups from retail business by e-commerce ways. This paper will illustrate the properties of group purchasing and conclude...

Re-Inventing the Business Model

A Way for SME to Adapt in the New Normal A Case Study in Blueocean Lobster East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province

Sri Sulasmiyati, Abdul Aziz Baihaqi
A business model is a method used by a company in generating value for both consumers and the company itself. Conducting a successful business activity cannot be separated from how the company arranges its business model. A sustainable business model is a business model that is able to adapt to all forms...

The Impact of the Online Exam Module on Student Anxiety During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Sulistiawati Sudarso, Anik Puji Rahayu, Cicih Bhakti Purnamasari, Ika Fikriah, Gusti Feri
The Covid-19 pandemic has an impact in all sectors of life. Faculty of medicine issued a regulation on the implementation of online education to break the chain of spreading Covid-19. This research aimed to assess the impact of the online exam module on student anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic. The...

Working Memory Deficits in Depression and Related Interventions

Rouchi Guo, Jiaxi Li
Working memory is short-term recognition memory processed by the prefrontal cortex, which may play an important role in reasoning, decision making, and the guidance of behaviour. It is difficult for people with depression to make the decision and achieve goals. Thereby, it is significant to learn working...

Stanley Decomposition for Coupled Takens–Bogdanov Systems

David Mumo Malonza
Pages: 69 - 85
We use an algorithm based on the notion of transvectants from classical invariant theory in determining the form of Stanley decomposition of the ring of invariants for the coupled Takens–Bogdanov systems when the Stanley decompositions of the Jordan blocks of the linear part are known at each stage....
Proceedings Article

Effect of High-Fat Diet on Systolic Blood Pressure in STZ-Induced Diabetic Adolescent Sprague Dawley Rats

Dini Islamiana, Intan Susmita Rafsanjani, Miranti Dewi Pramaningtyas, Ana Fauziyati
Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are two major contributing factors in cardiovascular disease development. Previous studies have shown that insulin resistance is worse in obese youth than adults. This research compared the effect of diabetes mellitus and high fat diet on systolic blood pressure between...

The Role of Pesantren in Improving the Religiosity of Tahfidz Al-Quran Santri in Yogyakarta

Nurul Aisyah, Lailia Farhatus Sofiah
Pesantren in Indonesia has played a role in forming the nation’s children’s religiosity. Besides, each pesantren has a different style in the efforts to establish religiosity. This study aims to compare each pesantren’s role in improving the religiosity of the santri of the Tahfidz Al-Quran in the Yogyakarta...
Proceedings Article

Reinforced Socialisation on Correct Way of Wearing Dental Braces on Students From Smpn 34 and Smpn 36 Medan Using Pocket Books

Muslim, Hilda Fitria Lubis, Mimi Marina Lubis, Siti Bahirrah
Dental braces installed in dental artisan and beauty salons are due to lack of awareness and knowledge of the community, especially school students about the indication of the use of dental braces and its consequences if used with improper purposes. One of the government’s efforts to improve dental health...

The Use of Funny Story in Teaching Reading

Brigitta Septarini Rahmasari
Mastering reading skill needs learners’ experiences. The experiences could be enriched by the motivation of the learners to read. It is believed a funny story is an interesting reading material that can help the learners achieve comprehension. The purposes of this research are to describe the procedures...

Analyze the Effect of Aconex System on Project Administration Process

Andri D Prasetyo, Bernardus Y Nugroho, Ferdinand D Saragih
The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of aconex system and investigating the key determinants of the administration process. We proposed a conceptual framework based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) aims to explain user intentions to use an information...

Financial Performance of Retail Industry Before and After E-Commerce Booming in Indonesia: A Study of Altman Z-Score Model

Siti Rochmah Ika, Fami Nursiningsih, Henry Sarnowo, Sahadi
In recent years, many modern retail outlets are reported to close down their operation due to the financial downturn. Changes in a shopping behavior pattern that consumers prefer shopping online were blamed for the closure of the store. This article aims to examine whether there is any difference in...

Systemic Functional Analysis of Thematic Structure in Legislative Discourse — Based on Criminal Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China

Shifang Li, Yifan Wang
This study is devoted to analyze the thematic structure of Criminal Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China in light of the systemic functional linguistics. From the data analysis, the study indicates that the Law places the condition in the position of theme, and reflects that the legislative...

Burnout Syndrome: A Study among Lecturers

Tatiana Kovalkova, Tatiana Malkova
Purpose: Burnout syndrome has been described as a lack of ability to cope with emotional stress at work and as a psychological syndrome. We investigated whether the lecturers experience burnout. The relationship between gender and the syndrome of emotional burnout was also explored. Method: Burnout was...

Investment Development of the NCFD Regions: Current Trends and Challenges

Shamil Arslanov, Ramazan Nabiev, Nazira Magomedova, Larisa Gadzhimuradova
The purpose of this study is the attempt to identify the main problems and directions of investment development in the region, as well as to identify factors and problems that hinder investment development, using the example of the subjects of the North Caucasus Federal District. The paper examines the...

Red Blood Cell Distribution Width: Another Prognostic Factor for COVID-19?

Maria Lagadinou, Despoina Gkentzi, Markos N. Marangos, Fotini Paliogianni, Elena E. Solomou
Pages: 69 - 71
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic with a high rate of hospitalization, admission to intensive care units, and mortality. Identifying patients at the highest risk for severe disease is important to facilitate early, aggressive intervention. High red blood cell distribution width (RDW)...

Effect of the Application of North Malang Service Application (APEL MALANG) and Tax Service Quality on Taxpayer’s Compliance

Study on Taxpayers at KPP Pratama Malang Utara

Aprin Diah Pangestuty, Makaryanawati
This research aims to determine effect of the application of North Malang Service Application (APEL MALANG) and tax service quality on taxpayer’s compliance at KPP Pratama Malang Utara. This study used quantitative method with data collection techniques using questionnaires. Population in this research...

Continuous Professional Development for Novice Lecturers Using Lesson Study (A Case Study in the Department of Primary and Preschool Education)

Puri Selfi Cholifah, Titis Angga Rini
In general, lesson study activities are very applicable to be implemented in professional development through professional learning communities. This study aims to identify and explain the lesson study activities of a group of novice lecturers. This research is qualitative research with the type of case...

Safer City:

Public Services Improvement Through Emergency Management System

Alina Sari Hartono, Sulikah Asmorowati, Antun Mardiyanta
Tulungagung District succeeded in developing a technology-based integrated emergency management system called Public Safety Center (PSC). This success brought Tulungagung District to receive various awards and became a model for other districts because it was considered successful in implementing integrated...

Inter-Religious Hostility Development Scale: Concept, Validity, and Reliability

Bidayatul Hidayah, Dewi Maulina, Sitti Shaqylla Shyahnaz, Evie Mahrita
Previous studies reported that intergroup hostility was examined either by measuring the ingroup favoritism and collective narcissism or by prejudice, whereas outgroup hostility was examined by measuring prejudice and general evaluation sale. Based on those researches, development of a scale to measure...

Imperfection of Protection System of the Rights and Interests of Minority Shareholders

Xiehan Yuan
with the development of the market economy, the rights and interests of minority shareholders have been increasingly attached, but the problem is still not optimistic. There are usually conditions that the controlling shareholder infringes the minority shareholders. Damage to the rights and interests...

Sustainable Animation Production: Alternative Material Exploration in Puppet and Set Making for Environmental Stop Motion Animation

Dominika A. Purwaningsih, Bharoto Yekti
Traditional stop motion animation along with its distinctive visual uniqueness has a lot of enthusiasts but the number of stop motion filmmakers are pale in comparison. It is understandable because compared to other animation techniques that are done digitally, stop motion seems impractical due to the...

Research on Supply Chain Extended Warranty Service Strategy Under Fair Concern

Jiali Pan
In order to find new profit points and improve competitive advantages, manufacturers and retailers are committed to providing paid extended warranty services. Considering fairness preference, establish a supply chain model in which manufacturers or retailers provide paid extended warranty services, and...
Research Article

Radial Pulse Wave Analysis in Young Male Elite Athletes

Fernando Clara, José Alfie, Gustavo Blanco, Cecilia Resina, Meschino Gustavo, Mariana Fita
Pages: 69 - 74
Background: Indicators obtained from the analysis of the radial pulse wave allow an indirect evaluation of the interaction between cardiac ejection and arterial walls. Objectives: To analyze the characteristics of the arterial pulse in young elite athletes through a cross-sectional observational study. Methods:...

Presentation of Digital Duplicates’ Prototypes for Management Processes

Larisa Rodina, Alexander Zubarev
Research on management modeling issues remains relevant for reasons such as: the need to provide information certainty in management decisions; visualization of management processes with the ability to compile and choose the best solutions; acceleration of the verification process of management algorithms....

Google Translate in Perceptions of German Language Students

Anisya Firdha Khairani, Pepen Permana, Irma Permatawati
This study aims to inquire the experience and the perception of students of German Department, FPBS UPI in using Google Translate. This study used a descriptive case study method. The subjects were 89 students of the German Language Education Department from the various semesters. This study used a questionnaire...

Study on the Language Features and the Translation Methods of Commercial Advertising

Ya Fang
As the process of enterprise internationalization continues to accelerate, the promotion of merchandise competition among countries has become increasingly fierce. And as one of the important promotion methods, advertising has been paid more and more attention by people. Whether in China or foreign companies,...
Research Article

Exchange Rate Dynamics and Trade Balance in Selected African Countries

Mohammed Shuaibu, Abdulrasheed Isah
Pages: 69 - 83
African countries have over the years experienced persistent current account deficits. The role of asymmetries in explaining the response of trade balance to exchange rate movement has not received adequate attention as linear models dominate extant empirical literature. In this paper, we examined the...

Analysis of Upper Arm Circumference Using Statistical Approach as a Risk Factor of Stunting Cases

I Gede Wiryawan, Huda Oktava, Ely Mulyadi, Prawidya Destarianto, Khafidurrohman Agustianto
Stunting as a condition of failure to thrive in children under five is an event that has received special attention from the government. The state of stunted babies has measured the height or length of the baby’s body that is less than minus two standard deviations of the child’s median standard of growth....

On μ-symmetries, μ-reductions, and μ-conservation laws of Gardner equation

Özlem Orhan, Özer Teoman
Pages: 69 - 90
In this study, we represent an application of the geometrical characterization of μ-prolongations of vector fields to the nonlinear partial differential Gardner equation with variable coefficients. First, μ-symmetries and the corresponding μ-symmetry classification are investigated and then μ-reduction...

The Impact of Information and Communication Technology Literacy on Indonesian Student’s Achievement

Abdul Rahman, Wahyu Maulana Firdaus
Information and communication technology (ICT) has become an inseparable part of life, including in the field of education. This research aims to determine whether information and communication technology literacy has an impact on students’ achievement. Information and communication technology literacy,...

Analysis of Competition Reviewed From Consumer Attitudes to Yellow Tofu Attributes in Kediri City

Kartika Yuliari, Dhian Rosalina, Muhammad Dian Ruhamak
In assessing the competitiveness of a product, consumer perceptions play an important role in knowing several potential and superiority of the product. The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes of consumers towards several attributes in the typical yellow Tofu Kediri City. Respondents...

Research on the Evaluation Method of Diversified Teaching in Higher Vocational Colleges

Haiyan Liu, Xiaomin Liu, Li Guo, Zhenhua Xu
Aiming at the problems of single teaching evaluation method and lack of students’ participation in the evaluation content in higher vocational education, this paper constructs a method for schools, colleges, teachers and students to jointly participate in the development of teaching evaluation index....
Proceedings Article

Community-Based Consumable Fresh Water in Coastal Area of Dente Teladas Village, Tulang Bawang District, Lampung Province

Endang L. Widiastuti, Vina O. Indraswati, Indra G. Febryano, Hartoyo, Supono
Community access to consumed water in most coastal areas is still limited, which is one of the causes of the low level of welfare. The aim of the study was to explain the perceptions of coastal communities in Dente Teladas Village of Tulang Bawang District-Lampung Province towards the provision of water...

The Development and Prospect of Operational Risk Measurement in China’s Commercial Banks

Kailin Feng
With the development of various businesses of commercial banks in China, operational risk has become one of the main risks faced by commercial banks. Meanwhile, the international management methods for operational risk of commercial banks include Basic Indicator Approach, Standardized Approach, Advanced...

The Enlightened Significance of German Retirement Welfare System to Domestic Aging Population

Jingwei Xu, Shikun Gong, Li Shen
With the progress of modernization and improvement of civil life quality, the average national life expectancy keeps extending. Along with it came forth challenges concerning an aging population. In comparison to developed countries like Germany, the trend of China’s growing domestic aging population...

Development of Natural Dyeing Color Decorations on Traditional Nias Pandanus Weaving as a Souvenir Product

Kezia Clarissa Langi, Dian Widiawati, Setiawan Sabana
One of the cultural treasures in Nias is the tradition of weaving made from pandan thorn leaves (Pandanus tectorius) called sinasa leaves or swamp grass (Eleocharis dulcis) called keleömö. Various weaving patterns with very distinctive structures can be found in this area comparing to those of other...

Children and Their Rights in Heal The World, Love Will Prevail and Atouna El Toufoule Songs

Nasrum Nasrum, Dahlan Dahlan, Asriani Ningsih
This research discussed the rights of children and the cause of unfulfilled children rights in the songs Heal the world by Michael Jackson, Love will prevail by Maher Zein and Atouna El toefoule by Remi Bandali. This research aims to find out the actual rights of children and the cause of unfulfilled...
Proceedings Article

The Effect of Fermented Completed Feed and Silage as a Forage Replacement in the Production and Milk Quality of Friesian Holstein Crossbred

M. Mirza Legawa, Ristianto Utomo, Cuk Tri Noviandi, Andriyani Astuti
This research was intended to identify the effect of fermented completed feed and silage as a forage replacement in the production and milk quality of Friesian Holstein crossbred. This research was used 6 of 3rd-6th month lactating dairy cows on average weight 386.2±30.3 kg. The study consisted of 3...
Proceedings Article

Synthesis and Characterization of Polyacrilonitrile-Fe2o3 Membrane Nano Composites for Oil Refinery Liquid Waste Separation

Malikhatul Hidayah, Dyah Fitasari, Anwar Ma’ruf, Ruswan, Nadhifah
Synthesis of nano-composite membranes using a phase inversion technique with polymer polyacrilonitrile-fe2o3 membrane for the separation of oil refinery effluent by coating using crosslinked PVA obtained results about the effect of the concentration of nano-composite polyacrilonitrile-Fe2O3 membrane...

Online Assessment Methods and Instrument Testing Aided by Google Meet and WhatsApp Applications

Johan Syahbrudin, Anita Anggraini, Purwoko Haryadi Santoso, Syamsul Bahri
Many educators still have difficulty in conducting online assessments, especially for those who have not been facilitated by the Learning Management System application or the like. Therefore, this study aims to develop an online assessment method that is effective and can be easily carried out by almost...

Analysis of the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Learning Process in PAUD Negeri 1 Samarinda

Budi Rahardjo, Khusnul Khotimah A.I., Fachrul Rozie
This research is motivated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic reviewed in the PAUD learning process that teachers and parents feel. This study focuses on the theme of the teacher’s strategy in carrying out the learning process and the impact experienced by educators, students, and parents in the...

Literacy with Information and Communication Technology to Optimize Services for Persons with Disabilities in the Church

Karnawati, Anang Sukamto, Lisye Bakara, Sionari, Nixon Dixon Siathen
Digital era shall be employed by the church in holistic ministry. This ministry includes reaching persons with disabilities. Like Jesus who paid attention to those who were weak (deaf, blind, lame). This study uses a qualitative study of literature. The sources used the Bible, RI Law No. 8 of 2016 on...

Construction of Malang Leather Puppet Show

Astrid Wangsagirindra Pudjastawa, Yudit Perdananto
Pedalangan Gaya Malang / Malang Leather Puppet Show commonly called Wayang Malangan in its development becomes sub dominant when compared to Surakarta or Yogyakarta. Wayang Malangan is often said to have complimented the writing of the two main genres in the world of puppetry. As a result, many lay people...
Proceedings Article

Investigation of the Utilization of Kaplan Turbines for PLTMH Power Plants

Maridjo, Slameto, Bambang Puguh Manunggal
The potential of water in Indonesia to generate electrical energy is quite large. This water potential is very suitable for generating small-scale energy. Water is sent through the penstock to drive the turbine. The turbine is coupled with a generator to produce electrical energy. The turbines used vary...

Small-scale Coconut Farmers in Indragiri Hilir District as a Model of Youth Entrepreneurship in the Plantation Sector

Mulono Apriyanto, Prety Diawati, Latarus Fangohoi, Elfarisna, Faidah Azuz, Eko Sutrisno
Young people’s entrepreneurship in agriculture is very popular in Indragiri Hilir. The low level of youth involvement in the marketing chain of coconut plantation products needs to receive little attention—a comparative analysis of youth and the elderly in coconut production and marketing in Indragiri...

The Psychological Transition from Acting as “Myself” to “Himself”

Yuxin Peng, Zhihai Ye
From “oneself” to “character”, the transition is an ineluctable process for an actor changing from fitting in to naturally performing. Adjusting oneself from having his own lifestyle to getting into the background confined by scripts is a fundamental benchmark for evaluating a sophisticated actor. This...