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Alkali-activated concrete is a new type of environmentally friendly building material. The use of industrial waste marble powder to prepare alkali-activated concrete can reduce energy consumption. This study investigates the fracture properties of waste marble powder-slag-based alkali-activated concrete...

Passion fruit is a tropical fruit with a balanced sweet and sour taste. However, the passion fruit cultivation process encounters a variety of pest and disease problems, which can lead to growth retardation, yield, and quality loss. In this study, the differences between microwave plant-functional water...

This study explores the relationship between green innovation and firm performance among Chinese listed companies, focusing on the moderating effects of organizational redundancy, dynamic capabilities, government subsidies, and environmental regulations[17][18][19]. Using data from A-share listed manufacturing...

In order to investigate the effects of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) deficiency stress on wheat growth and physiological characteristics, this study used wheat (Xinmai 296) as the experimental material. Four treatments were established: nitrogen-deficient treatment, phosphorus-deficient...

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into social-emotional learning (SEL) has drawn increasing attention due to its potential to enhance educational support for students’ emotional development, though the application pathways, effectiveness, and influencing factors of AI in this context remain...

Adverse drug reactions can increase morbidity and mortality in hospitals and the community. Monitoring the incidence of adverse drug reactions can prevent or reduce the harm experienced by patients and can improve public health. Pharmacists have an important role in drug monitoring, starting from the...

Currently, there is no self-regulated learning-based e-Book focusing on the biology course materials in the College of Al-Qur’an and Science. This study aims to 1) formulate learning material on prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cell topics based on self-learning, 2) develop an e-book based on self-learning...

The DKI Jakarta Regional Election held on February 15, 2017, raised two candidates who will compete in the second round, the incumbent pair Ahok-Djarot and the challenger Anis-Sandi. In the first round, the Ahok-Djarot incumbent was superior to the other two pairs, Anis-Sandi and Agus-Sylvi. Although...

South Asia has the highest malnutrition and hunger problem. India and Nepal are in the moderate category of the Global Hunger Index with high levels of child malnutrition. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are in the serious hunger category, with the lowest number of malnourished children. However, poverty levels...

The stone terrace of Gunung Padang site located at the top of the mount, a couple of years ago had become polemic as the oldest pyramid in the world. Based on the results of the research, until now it did not find all data to support it. From archaeological thought, the stone terrace in the prehistoric...

Indonesia cultivates mangoes across an average land area of 176,000 hectares, yielding 1.4 million tons annually. Researchers have conducted similar studies to enhance mango orchard management techniques. This study uses OpenCV- based image stitching to assess mango orchard areas and provide accurate...

This study aims to: determine the effect of retailing mix variables that simultaneously influence purchasing decisions, determine the effect of retailing mix variables that partially influence purchasing decisions, and determine retailing mix variables that have a dominant influence on purchasing decisions...

High school students in their education learn science and technology with the hope that the government expects them to continue their studies at the university level. However, there is a gap between this expectation and the reality in rural high schools, where many graduates do not pursue higher education....

This research aims aimed 1) describe the implementation of market day at SDIT Alam Nurul at SDIT Alam Nurul Islam Dua, 2) describe the role of market day in fostering the entrepreneurial spirit at SDIT Alam Nurul Islam Dua, 3) explain the urgency of the implementation of market day at SDIT Alam Nurul...

An exclusive talent management approach prioritizes the practices of differentiation among employees into talented and non-talented categories. In Empirical studies of talent management currently, no one has explicitly examined the reactions of non-talented employees. There is an issue of unfairness...

Food consumption patterns have changed significantly as a result of the development of e-commerce, and an increasing number of consumers choose to order food through online platforms. However, there is a gap in the literature that prevents a comprehensive analysis of these factors. Hence, the purpose...

The interests of coastal indigenous peoples in Bangka Belitung Islands in managing coastal areas are eroded by economic interests covered by mining licenses. This research examines the management of coastal areas by Bangka indigenous peoples in terms of coastal area management. This research uses a normative...

The study investigates the effect of Government-Backed Financing Guarantees (GFGs) on employment within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), drawing on data from the Zhejiang Guarantee Group and non-publicly traded SMEs in China. Results indicate a substantial positive impact of GFG programs on...

Writing skills are one of the basic skills that help learners to develop critical and creative thinking. Writing anecdotal text, for example, can train learners to think creatively in determining the pattern of ideas in a humorous manner as well as inserting critical ideas. However, in writing anecdote...

In the age of digital transformation, vast amounts of textual data are generated every second across social media, e-commerce platforms, and other online forums, making the recognition and interpretation of sentiments within this data increasingly critical. The goal of SA (Sentiment Analysis), a subfield...

Sugarcane is a vital crop in global agriculture, yet it is highly susceptible to diseases that can drastically affect crop productivity and disrupt agricultural planning. Traditional methods for identifying and diagnosing diseases in sugarcane leaves rely heavily on manual inspections, which are labor-intensive,...

Amidst intensifying global competition and the accelerating digital transformation, corporate working capital management has evolved from an isolated financial function into a collaborative supply chain-oriented process. This paper explores the working capital management approaches of Company S, a prominent...

This study investigates the integration of multimodal learning platforms in enhancing students’ English grammar knowledge in an EFL context. The research aimed to compare the effectiveness of two digital platforms—WhatsApp (WA) and Google Classroom (GC)—in supporting grammar instruction through multimodal...

The old Brahmaputra, Dasani, Jinjiram, Alaikhal, and some other distributary channels of Jamuna flow through Jamalpur. Old Brahmaputra and Dasani rivers are hydro-morphologically dynamic, erodible, and meandering. There is a precedent of two rivers meeting in the Jamalpur district. In 2009 near Sherpur...

Universities around the world are concerned with the student dropout phenomenon, which is particularly prevalent in the early years. Research indicates that the main reason for early dropout is the wrong choice of academic study domain. In this work, we have tried to provide decision-making support to...

This study examines the potential of energy arbitrage in the German electricity market as a way to increase the return on investment of battery storage technologies. The main goal is to develop and estimate the performance of automated arbitrage strategies for households using Tesla Powerwall energy...

In a broad sense, social license to operate refers to the ongoing acceptance of a company’s or industry’s standard business practices and operating procedures by its employees, stakeholders, and the general public. In Mongolia’s case, obtaining a social license has become just as relevant as on the international...

The erratic and often fluctuating price of cayenne pepper has caused many people to complain about the situation. Especially if the price increases significantly. This is because cayenne pepper is a basic necessity and cannot be separated from every Indonesian seasoning. Price changes that occur in cayenne...

Psycholinguistics, an interdisciplinary field combining linguistics and psychology, offers valuable insights into English Language Teaching. This article discusses the application of psycholinguistic theory to improve the English learning process with a focus on cognitive understanding, emotional affect,...

The tree model depicts individuals as trees, where the roots represent spirituality, the trunk represents competence and personality, and the fruits or leaves represent behavior. This model is used in training programs that aim to improve performance and enhance human resource capabilities in higher...

An e-commerce web site is very much effective for visitors to buy on-line shopping achieving a high conversion rate which added a new explosion in the business sector. People tend to explore online for finding the items they need and buy in real time. For this companies use different machine learning...

This study uses the vector autoregressive model to examine the relationship between money supply and stock return, before and after the quantitative easing (QE) policy of the United States. The following results are obtained. (1) In Taiwan, the relationship between money supply and stock returns was...

This research aims to analyze the role of entrepreneurial marketing (EM) on the growth of small businesses. The research sample was taken randomly as many as 45 small business units. The research variables consist of business growth, entrepreneurship orientation (EO), marketing orientation (MO), and...

This study delves into the impact of serious games on individuals’ awareness on data privacy seriousness. The game incorporates thriller themes, a pixel art-style, and a point-and-click approach that enhances its immersive experience. With the game at hand, the research examines the relationship between...

The Swan Goose (Anser cygnoid) is a large, long-necked species typically inhabiting wetlands, lakes, and agricultural fields. It is characterized by a distinctly bicolored head and neck, dark brown above and tan below, and dark bill. Formerly listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List since 1988, the...

Indonesian women postpone marriage for education, career, and financial independence. Society increasingly values self-discovery over long-term commitments. Weddings in Indonesia fall annually. Many economic and non-economic variables may cause women to delay marriage, according to this study. This study...

As the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation with ambitions to become a global halal hub, Indonesia has introduced a self-declared halal certification scheme to expand market access for micro and small enterprises, yet its implementation raises critical legal, institutional, and credibility challenges...

Purpose/Background/Objectives: Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) levels are modestly but significantly associated with increased risk of total cardiovascular events. Aortic stiffness and wave reflections are also important predictors of cardiovascular events. The aim of this pilot...

Background and objectives: From the literature it is evident that increased oxidative stress is integral in the development of cardiovascular disease. We therefore aimed to compare glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione reductase (GR) activity between black and white Africans, and to investigate...

The Riau Archipelago with Tanjung Pinang as capital city has a unique history involves various nations, ethnicities and tribes such as Portuguese, Netherlands, China, India, Malaysia and Singapore. In decades, it shows the influences increased by the Chinese ethnic through social life and culture tradition....

Background: Recent studies suggests cerebrovascular dysfunction precedes amyloid deposition and cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, if functional impairments in the hippocampus, as evidenced by reduced hippocampal cerebral blood flow (CBF) during memory stimulation and cerebrovascular...

Background: Molecular pathways leading to stiffening of the central arteries are poorly understood. We searched for differentially expressed proteins by urinary peptidomic analysis in patients with arterial stiffness and healthy controls in a case–control study. Methods: To identify urinary peptides...

Background: Retinal microvascular function can be assessed using flicker light induced provocation (FLIP). Reduced vessel dilation responses to FLIP are noted in various disease conditions. Comparative studies between ethnic groups are scarce, while the importance of different phases of the vessel responses...

Western societies are aging due to an increasing life span, decreased birth rates, and improving social and health conditions. On the other hand, the prevalence of cardiovascular (CV) and cerebrovascular (CBV) diseases rises with age. Thus, in view of the ongoing aging pandemic, it is appropriate to...

The effects of the selective angiotensin AT2 receptor agonist, compound 21 (C21), on abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) formation were investigated in normotensive Wistar rats. AAA was induced by perfusion of isolated aortic segments with elastase (Anidjar/Dobrin model). Treatment with C21 (0.03 and 0.3...

Background: Arterial stiffness and large artery function are independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease.(1) Individuals with Down Syndrome (DS) have autonomic dysfunction and known to have lower incidence of cardiovascular disease.(2) Limited literatures showed no difference in arterial stiffness...