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Corruption in Russia: Reasons for the Growth

V.V. Moiseev, I.V. Goncharova, G.S. Chuvardin
The scale of increased corruption in Russia is such that it began to threaten the national security of our country. This conclusion belongs not only to the authors of this article, who have been conducting research in this field for a long time, but also to the head of state, who recently signed a special directive...

The Character Education of Early Childhood: Brain-Based Teaching Approach

Siti Wardah Hanafie Das
The character education of early childhood through brain-based teaching approach is extremely important to stimulate neocortex and neuron. The study is aimed to formulate the early childhood character based on brain-based teaching approach started from the kindergarten with local wisdom study, analysis...
Proceedings Article

Properties and Reinforcing Mechanism of Cellulose Reinforced Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Membranes

Huafeng Peng, Shaopeng Wang
The novel cellulose reinforced Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) composite hydrogel membranes were prepared by means of immersion-precipitation phase transformation, taking the ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ([Amim]+Cl-) as solvent. The prepared hydrogels were characterized by Fourier transform...

INDICATOR OF ZAKAT OVER MUZAKKI AN EXPLANATORY STUDY ON BAZNAS OF CENTRAL JAVA PROVINCE

Suraji -, Sri Iswati, Faishal Haq, Moh. Nasih
This research aimed to analyze and to identify the effect of perceived service, knowledge and intention of paying zakat (tithe). The problem statement in this research was what is the effect of perceived service, knowledge and intention on the implementation of zakat payment? The sample of research was...
Proceedings Article

A Pneumatic Miniature Robotic Control System Based on Improved Single Neural Network PID Control

Wen Li, Hong-Min Li
At present pneumatic miniature robotic control system usually adopts PID control strategy. The basic PID control strategy has its limitations. To cope with this problem, a lot of methods to optimize this strategy have been researched. In the paper an improved single neural network PID control strategy...

Dynamics of Immunological Parameters of Cattle Infected with Leukemia Virus and its Correction with Betulin–Based Medication

Aleksandr Krasikov, Vasiliy Vlasenko, Valentina Pleshakova, Irina Alekseeva
The paper presents the results indicating the possibility of using betulin-based medication for the correction of the immune status of cattle infected with bovine leukemia virus (BLV). To set up the experiment, we designed 3 prototypes of the medication (betulin-B1, B2 and B3), which were tested on 20...
Proceedings Article

Response of Coffee Berry Borer (Hypothenemus hampaei) to Alcohol-Based Attractants on Coffee Crops in Banjarnegara, Indonesia

Rostaman, Budi Prakoso
Coffee berry borer (CBB) or Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari is a major insect pest on coffee crops in Indonesia. This pest could be controlled by using attractants that are placed in insect traps. The aim of this study was to examine the number of trapped CBB in alcohol-based attractants that were placed...
Proceedings Article

Environmental Performance on Environmental Disclosure and Financial Performance: Evidence From Indonesia

Desi Risma Sari, Anna Sumaryati
This study aims to examine the effect of environmental performance on environmental disclosure and financial performance. The population in this study are companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2010–2017. This research sample uses a purposive sampling method. Based on the purposive...

Conversion of Palm Oil to Biodiesel Using TiO2/Monmorillorite (MMT) Composite Catalyst from Aceh Tamiang Bentonite

Ida Ratna Nila, Nirmala Sari, Rachmad Almi Putra, Rahmawati, Teuku Andi Fadlly
The main objective of this research is to produce TiO2/Monmorillorite (MMT) composites as a biodiesel catalyst characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD). In addition, to see the percentage of biodiesel production, it will be characterized using Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). TiO2/MMT composites...

The Announcement of an Increase in Cigarette Excise Rates and Its Implication Towards Indonesia Capital Market

Martin Hansel, Tabita Prajogo, Tarsisius Suganda
Purpose of this research is to investigate the reaction of Indonesia capital market to the announcement of an increase in cigarette excise rates on September 13th 2019. The cigarette sub sector companies that has been listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange are used as sample. Event study is a research...

Validity Test of Hypomania Checklist: Suicide Ideation as A Criterion

Felinda Stefika, Ediasri Toto Atmodiwirjo, P. Tommy, Y. S. Suyasa
This study aims to look at the construct validity of the Indonesian version of HCL-33, namely (1) factor loading per dimension and overview of HCL-33 Mean (positive response) in Bipolar Disorder participants and MDD participants. In addition, this study (2) wanted to see the reliability (Alpha Cronbach),...
Proceedings Article

Rats Development of Contactless Thermal Detector for Animal: Comparison of Three Sensor Types

Ridi Arif, Koekoeh Santoso, Dhani S. Wibawa
One of the important physiological parameters is body temperature, and the increased level is an early indicator of infection. Therefore, it is necessary to develop temperature detection in animals using contactless methods and with precise results. This study aimed to compare 3 types of IR sensors for...

Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic: SMEs Financing Solutions through Fintech Lending Education

Devina Arninda, Dwi Prasetyani
The covid-19 pandemic has a very extraordinary impact on SMEs, especially on the decrease in income obtained resulting in business actors having to spend more for business capital owned to cover the losses experienced. The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on SMEs....

Students’ Numerical Literacy in Solving Islamic-based Problems: Studies on Gender Perspectives

Maria M. Aba, Siti P. Anshar, Uke Ralmugiz
Problem-solving is an essential component of mathematics education worldwide. The mathematics curriculum in many countries emphasizes the importance of discussing mathematical problem-solving. Through this aspect, the ability to solve mathematical problems, both routine and non-routine problems, can...

Analyzing the Background of Students’ Thesis Proposal at English Education of Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah Medan

Yulina Oktaviani Harahap, Hermawati Syarief
Writing is one of the skills that have to be mastered by students in learning English, especially at the tertiary level. It is expected that the students are able to write the background of research problems since, as the first part of thesis proposal, it is very significant. This paper aimed to analyze...
Proceedings Article

Post Covid with Pleural Effusion: A Case Report

Ana Fauziyati, Bagus Andi Pramono, Untung Widodo
The Covid-19 pandemic has lasted for 1,5 years. There are many patients who suffered from many conditions or symptoms post Covid-19. In this report, we share our experience of caring for a post Covid-19 who suffered from worsening symptoms of breathlessness. Clinicians should be aware of post Covid-19...

Development of Newton’s Law E-Module Integrated Alquran REACH Based Using the Flipbuilde App

Artha Nesa Chandra, Dino Andika Putra, Novia Lizelwati, Marjoni Imamora, Pera Agustia Putri, Syifa Hayatun Nufus Wahidah
The physics e-module integrating the Alquran with REACT steps is believed to be able to improve the quality of student learning. E-Modules have steps that can guide students to learn independently in understanding learning material. This underlies the importance of developing a REACT-based Alquran integration...

The Challenge of Implementing Mobile Learning in Physical Education: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Yuliani Tjitroharjo, Soni Nopembri, Erwin Setyo Kriswanto
This research aims to conduct a comprehensive literature review to analyze the key challenges of mobile learning implementation in physical education field. The research method is literature study, entails investigating and evaluating existing relevant literature. Several key challenge for implementing...
Proceedings Article

Visualizing Car Cost-Effective: a Comparative Analysis of Fuel Consumption and Price for 2017 Vehicles in Australia

Yaoyu Liu
In today’s big data era, the management and analysis of data is by far the most important. And the graphical visualisation of data can fully reflect the correlation between data. The dataset studied in this paper is the price of cars and fuel consumption in Australia in 2017. The cost-effectiveness of...

Student’s grit quality; Contribution of school well-being in Islamic boarding school

Muallifah Muallifah, Elok Halimatus Sakdiyah, Fina Hidayati
Student’ grit is an important aspect in achieving students’ academic success at school. Grit refers to the student’s ability to maintain perseverance, enthusiasm, and consistency in achieving the desired goals. The purpose of this study was to examine the positive influence of school well-being on student’...
Proceedings Article

Aplication of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus in Probiotic Juice as Functional Drink for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Eko Farida, Yanesti Nur Avianda Lestari
The number of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) increases every year so that low-sugar products are needed as an alternative to functional drinks for them. The aim of the study was to obtain a probiotic juice formula mixed with carrots, tomatoes and guava so that it could be used as a functional...

Assessment of Pasir Salak Historical and Cultural Preservation for Sustainable Heritage Tourism

-A Rural Community Economic Development Perspective

Rugayah Hashim, Zaidi Mohd Aminuddin, Janiffa Saidon, Heizal Hezry Omar, Ayu Rohaidah Ghazali
This study examines how Malaysia’s Pasir Salak Historical Complex, a rural heritage site of anti-colonial significance, can drive sustainable socioeconomic development through culturally authentic tourism. It aims to (1) assess how cultural preservation intersects with equitable economic outcomes for...

Community Engagement in Agroforestry: Enhancing Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability, Iringa, Tanzania

Naza E. Mmbaga, Beatrice Lukosi, Happiness J. Nnko, Anna C. Treydte
Agroforestry has emerged as a vital strategy for environmental conservation and climate resilience, with trees playing a key role in carbon dioxide sequestration. However, community engagement in agroforestry and its impact on climate resilience in Tanzania remains underexplored. This study assessed...
Conference Abstract

P6.1 DIURNAL CHANGES IN PULSE PRESSURE AMPLIFICATION IN NORMOTENSIVE, HYPERTENSIVE DIPPER AND HYPERTENSIVE NON-DIPPER PATIENTS

Sandrine Millasseau, Yulia Kotovskaya, Jirar Topouchian, Igor Posokhov*
Pages: 25 - 25
Office central blood pressure (cBP) have been shown to better predict cardiovascular events than standard peripheral pressure. With Vasotens software and BPLab monitor (OOO Petr Telegin, Russia) is now possible to estimate central pressure over 24h. However to date, no data have shown that 24h monitoring...
Proceedings Article

Sensitivity to Erosion Based on Morphometry and the Erosion Rate in Blongkeng Watershed

Faizal Nur Fahmi, Ambar Kusumandari
The Blongkeng sub-watershed is one of the sub-watersheds in the Progo watershed and is located on the north-west slope of Mount Merapi. This sub-watershed is considered a priority because it plays an important role in the entire Progo watershed system. The existence of vegetation damage and land degradation...
Proceedings Article

Breaststroke with Different Intensities Exercise on Cardiovascular Function and Blood Indexes of College Students

Min-gang Guo
To explore the different exercise intensities breaststroke exercise on cardiovascular function, from exercise intensity angle to choose reasonable breaststroke intervention means in the improvement of cardiovascular function and provide a theoretical basis. Methods: randomly selected 60 samples, the...

The Current Situation and Countermeasures of Gratitude Education among College Students

Ya-nan Yu, Ya-jun Yu
Due to gratitude-lacking, the morality landslide occurs frequently among college students. Thus, the purpose of this article is to learn current psychological situation of college students about their consciousness of gratitude, and to enhance the pertinence and effectiveness of moral education in colleges....
Proceedings Article

Analysis of thermal performance of cementitious compounds using soda-lime glass and infrared thermography

Rosemary Bom Conselho Sales, Fernando Augusto Sales, Cristiane Do Bom Conselho Sales Alvarenga, Maria Teresa Paulino Aguilar
The use of waste from both industrial and agricultural sources or from the construction sector itself as alternative materials to partially or totally replace the aggregates or agglomerates of concrete/mortar has been an interesting option for obtaining eco-efficient cement compounds. The most commonly...
Proceedings Article

Reconstruction Research of Heavy Truck Left Panel Lining Surface Based on Reverse Engineering

Ping Zhou, Yongfang Shi
The author scanned the surface of left panel lining of JieFang heavy truck(J6) using ATOS optical scanner and obtained three-dimensional(3-d) point cloud data. Then realized 3-d model reconstruction of the left liner using surface modeling function of UG NX software after processing the point cloud data...

Mapping of New Student Admission in Inclusive Education Learning at Al-Firdaus Elementary School Surakarta

Minsih Minsih, Nur Amalia, Slamet P. H., Suparno Suparno, Imam Mujahid
Inclusive education is an educational service system that provides opportunities for all children to study together in the school with attention to diversity and individual needs. This research aims at knowing about how school doing identifying all children as special individual needs. This study uses...

Redefining The Five Laws of Library Science in the Digital Age

Moh Safii
SR Ranganathan in 1931 proposed a theory called The Five laws of library science. This theory became a foundation for the world of librarianship and influenced the library science. The emerges of technology in life made it necessary to redefine the five laws of librarianship. This research aims to describe...

Youth Creativity: Participation in City Identity Building in Surakarta

Figur Rahman Fuad, Adam Wahida
Surakarta has a long history as an ’old city’ which is built in a kingdom concept, including its political considerations, sociology strategies, economics, and culture orientation. All of the cultural products which are born and developed in Surakarta reflects the civilization level and ideology maturity...

Building Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) through Personality and Work Perception of Teachers

Ilham Fahmi, Johar Permana
The objective of this research was to understand the effect of personality and perception of work on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB). It was a quantitative research which was conducted in nineteen schools located in West Java, Indonesia. The research used a survey method with path analysis...

Study of the Behavior of Gallium in Aqueous Solutions of Electrolytes

N.V. Nemchinova, A.A. Yakovleva
Numerical values of the reaction rate constants and activation energies were obtained for the system gallium - aqueous solutions of electrolytes with respect to the nature of the electrolyte and aggregation state of metal. It is shown that dissolution in sulfuric acid media is characterized by low velocity...

Conservation and Development Balance of the Palm Oil Industry Through Sustainability Regulation

Rio Christiawan
ISPO Certificate as provided under the Minister of Agriculture Regulation Number 19/Permentan/OT.140/3/2011 it impose that not later than 2014 all ventures which had obtained Plantation Business Permit (IUP) shall obtained ISPO Certificate, the result is that at the end of 2014 there was only 5% (five...

ASEAN Economic Community and The Challenges for Pro Poor Sustainable Development Program

Rutiana Dwi Wahyunengseh, Sri Hastjarjo
ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) gives opportunity and challenge all at once. Production resource mobility will increase access to labor absorption and income, if there is competitiveness. Otherwise, it will exacerbate poverty. It was published that 90% of poor people in ASEAN states live in Indonesia...
Short Communication

The acute effect of maximal aerobic and isometric exercise on arterial stiffness parameters in boys and men

Elizabeth C. Schroeder, Sushant M. Ranadive, Kevin S. Heffernan, Sae Young Jae, Bo Fernhall
Pages: 24 - 28
Purpose: To evaluate whether the acute effects of aerobic or isometric exercise on arterial stiffness parameters differ between boys and men. Methods: Fourteen boys (10 ± 2 years, BMI 17.8 ± 1.9 kg/m2) and nine men (26 ± 3 years, BMI 24.4 ± 3.3 kg/m2) completed maximal aerobic and isometric exercise...
Research Article

Evaluation of losmapimod in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with systemic inflammation stratified using fibrinogen (‘EVOLUTION’): Rationale and protocol

M. Fisk, D. Mohan, J. Cheriyan, L. Yang, J. Fuld, C.M. McEniery, R. Tal-Singer, M.I. Polkey, I.B. Wilkinson
Pages: 24 - 34
Introduction: p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) are key signalling molecules in cellular responses to external stresses, regulate pro-inflammatory cytokine expression and are implicated in the inflammatory pathogenesis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and atherosclerosis. The...

Nuptial Agreement in Indonesia: A New Change in Indonesian Marriage Law

Agus Hernoko, Erni Agustin, Faizal Kurniawan, Mahendri Putri
Recently, there has been a new change in the Indonesian marriage law. The change is especially about the provision on prenuptial agreements in the Article 29 of the Act Number 1 Year 1974 on Marriage, resulting from the decision of Indonesian Constitutional Court’s Decision Number 69/PUU-XIII/2015. Before...

Landsat 7 Imagery Interpretation for Mapping Potential Hazard of Landslide in Batu City Area of East Java Province, Indonesia

Rudi Hartono
Avalanche is a mass movement of soil or rock down a slope under the influence of gravity (Zhou et al. 2015). The topography of Batu City has a character that can trigger landslides. Landslide disaster that occurred in the region always cause material losses and casualties. This research aims to create...
Proceedings Article

An Improved Dynamic Programming Algorithm for Bitonic TSP

Jian Li
This paper puts forward an improved dynamic programming algorithm for bitonic TSP and it proves to be correct. Divide the whole loop into right-and-left parts through analyzing the key point connecting to the last one directly; then construct a new optimal sub-structure and recursion. The time complexity...
Research Article

Comparison of estimates of central systolic blood pressure and peripheral augmentation index obtained from the Omron HEM-9000AI and SphygmoCor systems

Charlotte J. Richardson, Kaisa M. Maki-Petaja, Barry J. McDonnell, Stacey S. Hickson, Ian B. Wilkinson, Carmel M. McEniery
Pages: 24 - 31
Central blood pressure is increasingly considered to be more predictive of cardiovascular events than peripheral pressure. Central systolic pressure (cSBP) can be estimated from the late systolic shoulder (pSBP2) of the radial pulse waveform. The Omron HEM-9000AI utilizes this technique to non-invasively...
Research Article

Non-invasive ultrasound-based assessment of ventricular–arterial interaction in vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome patients

Koen D. Reesink, Evelien Hermeling, Kim-Thanh Ong, Martijn C.G.J. Brouwers, Robert S. Reneman, Pierre Boutouyrie, Arnold P.G. Hoeks
Pages: 24 - 29
The role of ventricular–arterial hemodynamic interaction in the occurrence of arterial dissection and rupture in vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (vEDS) is unknown. We recently introduced an ultrasound-based method to extract, from common carotid artery (CCA) diameter waveforms, central arterial properties...

Diversity Genera of Coliforms Bacteria in Buyan Lake

I W S Warpala, N L P M Widiyanti, I A Suryanti, I W S Wibawa
The cleanliness of the water is the main requirement for the health. Microbiological parameter is one of the parameters that should get the attention because its impact is dangerous, that can cause infectious diseases. Most coliforms bacteria do not cause disease, but its presence can indicate the presence...

Implementation of Learning to Read for Early Childhood at the Center of Preparation by Stimulating the Cultivation of Discipline Through an Integrated Thematic Approach in Kindergarten

Elmida, Rakimahwati
This study aims to describe how the implementation of learning to read early childhood at the center of preparation through an integrated thematic approach by stimulating the cultivation of discipline in kindergarten Adzkia III Padang. The study was conducted from April to July 2019. The method used...

To Increase Professional Competence of Social Sciences Teachers (in Utilizing Local Wisdom-Based Learning Resources Through History Trips in Batang Regency)

Aisyah Nur Sayidatun Nisa, Fredy Hermanto, Asep Ginanjar, Noviani Achmad Putri
Increased the quality of learning is one of the important agendas in efforts to improve the quality of education. Social science is one of the subjects that closely related to the community environment. Local wisdom-based education is contextual learning in social studies learning. Local wisdom-based...
Proceedings Article

Study of Temperature and Use of Catalysts in the Pyrolysis of LDPE Plastic Waste on the Quantity of Oil Fuel Products Produced

Novarini, Rusdianasari, Yohandri Bow, Sigit Kurniawan
Low Density Poly Ethylene (LPDE) plastic waste has no sale value, buried in a landfill. The plastic itself cannot be broken down by microorganisms in the soil, so that people destroy it through incineration. Incineration plastics produce NOx, COx, SOx, particulates, dioxins, furans, and smoke, which...

Factors Affecting Purchase Decisions: Horison Hotels West Java Area

Arif Zulkarnain, Trias Septyoari Putranto, Maryani, Leonandri Dino
The purpose of this study aims to develop and test a conceptual model of the relationships between the constructs of Brand Image, Price, Service Quality and Purchase Decisions in the hospitality industry. The discussion in this study focuses on (1) the effect of brand image on purchase decisions; (2)...
Research Article

Preliminary Efficacy of Tocilizumab Treatment in the Patients with COVID-19

Yu Chen, Xijing Zhang
Pages: 24 - 30
Background: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) was considered to be with the severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients, which implies a potential therapeutic target for treatment. We aimed to evaluate the safety and initial efficacy of Tocilizumab treatment for COVID-19 patients. Methods: In the retrospective study,...
Proceedings Article

The Comparison of Ethanol Extract Breadfruit Leaf and Glibenclamide Towards the Decreasing of Blood Glucose Levels in Rats with Diabetes Mellitus Induced by Alloxan

Iis Inayati Rakhmat, Danial Ahmad Dzulfikri, Hadi Jusuf
Diabetes mellitus is a disease that will increase in the future. There are many drugs used to treat this, but they have a bad side effect when they used for long term. Breadfruit’s leaf (Artocarpus altilis) is one of many plants that contains quercetin, a flavonoid that can be used as antidiabetic. This...