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Internet is a magical world, many treasures can be found there. Internet is also an important tool in our work, study and daily lives. Compared with paper textbooks and encyclopedias, learning English online has become the best choice for its large amount of information and strong interactivity. What’s...

The article presents the results of bench tests of the diesel engine D-240. To increase the power of the engine, the authors propose using humidification. The optimal cyclic water delivery equal to 17.452±0.87 mg/cycle was obtained. The authors have achieved: an increase in the effective power of the...

Burning of sugarcane residue after cutting is often practiced by sugarcane farmers in ratoon sugarcane. Burning of crop residue facilitates soil management in addition to land sanitation needs to avoid pests and diseases in the next planting season. However, until now very limited information on effects...

We test whether ensemble machine-learning models can pro-duce economically meaningful forecasts for daily S&P 500 returns over January 2000–May 2024 (6,266 trading days; CRSP). Eight technical predictors are engineered to capture momentum and volatility structure. A Random Forest (200 trees) and...

Background: Statins are widely used for atherosclerotic plaques stabilization due to their cholesterol-lowering properties and pleotropic effects. However, the optimal drug regimens including dosage and length of treatment necessary to achieve significant improvement of ultrasound plaque morphology are...

Post Truth has been a global phenomenon. It emerged in the heightening political situation particularly during the 2016 US Presidential election and Brexit. It also echoed during the 2017 Jakarta Gubernatorial election where hoaxes, misleading information and hate speeches were massively produced and...

This study aimed to determine the effect of neem leaf extract on the seminiferous tubules of white rats. This study used 15 adult white rats which divided into 5 treatment groups. The control group was only given water and each treatment group was given neem leaf extract with the dose of 50 (P1), 100...

Deep learning constitutes an ongoing, modern technique for image processing and data analysis, with promising outcomes and enormous potential. As deep learning has been effectively applied in different domains, it has likewise entered the area of agriculture. Weed control is important for high quality...

this paper is to present the result of research as a best practice in promoting Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, as a Higher Education, for strengthening its Capacity Building. This research has successfully formulated a Cultural Quality Revitalization Model 'good learning culture' in overcoming the lack...

SnS2/TiO2 composite photocatalysts with high visible-light photocatalytic activity were synthesized via the hydrothermal treated from tin (IV) chloride pentahydrate, citric acid, thioacetamide and commercial P25 TiO2 at 150 §C for 12h. Powder X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy revealed...

Tin mining in the Islands of Bangka and Belitung left behind a vast area with low fertility. The tailings area of ex-tin mining is different from common soil both in terms of mineral and chemical compositions, with characteristics such as the unstable geochemical aspect, extreme pH value, cation-exchange...

Background: Whether angiotensin receptor blockers can dose-dependently remodel the arterial wall during long-term treatment has only been rarely studied. Olmesartan (OM) has previously shown a favourable pharmacodynamic profile for such an action. Methods: In this phase 3, multi-centre, double-blind,...

The modern global economy is developing in line with socialization and sustainable development. The operation of business entities in such an economic environment poses the challenge of finding the best tools for assessing their efficiency because of the inadequacy of traditional assessment tools for...

Background Trichotillomania (TTM) and Onycothilomania are defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as dermatological conditions categorized as obsessive-compulsive disorders. Based on DSM-5, OCRD (Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders) includes BFRB...

The point of compensate fuzzy control is concluded. A identify model of compensate fuzzy control network is constructed. The input and output design of tube forming parameter is given, and the collection and deal of sample data is also given. Using compensate fuzzy control network does the imitate sample...

FPN attack model can be widely applied to a variety of large and complex network environments. In this paper, we present an optimized FPN network attack model based on the improved ant colony algorithm. First, We apply the ant colony algorithm to the FPN network attack model to optimize the training...

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and can cause dyslipidemia. One of the herbal plants that is thought to antidiabetic and hypolipidemic effects is the red rosella flower. This study aims to identify the capacity of hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic of red rosella flower...

In order to accurately explore the impact of domestic technology contained in service exports, this article calculates the net technology export complexity of service industries in each country and the export domestic value-added rate of the manufacturing industry, based on the input-output data of 42...

With the digitization of the global economy and the development of social media, the financial performance of Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook), as a global leader in the social media industry, has been the focus of attention in the capital markets. Based on the financial statements of Meta Company...

Companies today are not only focused on increasing profits but also must pay attention to environmental aspects when carrying out their activities, especially for state-owned companies in Indonesia that represent government-owned businesses. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of environmental...

Introduction: It is estimated that currently 17 million deaths annually in the world occur due to cardiovascular disease (CV), about one third of all deaths. 9.4 million are related to arterial hypertension (HA). The use of methods that allow the early identification of structural and functional cardiovascular...

Inflammation is a complex biological response of vascular tissue to noxious stimuli such as pathogens, damaged body cells, or irritants. The drugs commonly used are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause ulceration and bleeding...

Photocatalyst using TiO2/Fe3O4 aims to degrade humic acid with the help of UVA and UVC. This study also studied the effect of scavengers using calcium carbonate (CaCO3). This study used the sol-gel method for the synthesis of TiO2/Fe3O4. The percentage of degradation using TiO2/Fe3O4 with the help of...

The desiccation cracks can be often observed on dry-out soil surfaces. These cracks have a net-like structure and tessellate the surface of the material into polygonal cells hierarchically. The size and the shape of these cells on the final pattern change systematically depending on the specimen thickness...

Jackfruit seed flour is flour produced from jackfruit seeds that are dried and mashed. Jackfruit seed flour can be used as an alternative substance for flour or wheat substitution. Tambang cookie is a light meal or snack shaped like a rope with a small size (± 3cm). Tambang cookieis made fromthe dough...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a disease that is mediated by the immune system that affects the gastrointestinal tract, especially the colon mucosa. This disease will cause diarrhea and mucosal damage. In general, IBD is caused by viruses and bacteria that infect the gastrointestinal tract, but...

Curcumin has historically been used in anti-cancer therapies. However, the anti-metastatic effect and molecular mechanism of curcumin in endometrial carcinoma (EC) are still poorly understood. In this case, the patient administrated with 1,000 mg curcumin as an alternative medicine after completed operation...

We studied the influence of rosuvastatin adding to lisinopril/amlodipine or lisinopril/ hydrochlorothiazide fixed combinations on blood pressure (BP) and arterial stiffness dynamics in hypertensive patients of high or very high cardiovascular risk. Methods: 60 patients (36 men and 24 women aged 52.1...

Physical exercise is an activity carried out to maintain body health and fitness. However, optimal physical exercise will harm the body because it produces free radicals that can damage cells and body tissues. Gambir is a plant whose main component is catechin which functions as an antioxidant. Antioxidants...

The effects of cadmium (Cd) stress on photosynthetic characteristics of grape seedlings were investigated through a pot experiment. The results showed that with the increase of Cd concentrations, the photosynthetic pigment content and net photosynthetic rate decreased. The transpiration rate, CO2 concentration...

Background: It was difficult to differentiate diseases in patients of Primary chronic glomerulonephritis (PCG) and Hypertension-induced renal injury (HRI). This study aimed to investigate the role of serum Cystatin C and Albumin in differential diagnosis of PCG and HRI. Materials and Methods: A total...

We propose a technique of simulation and regression testing for Extended Place/transition Net with Attributed Tokens (EPNAT) models, and then show a prototype tool to partially support it. In the technique, the information about a current marking, current values of variables, and current fireable transitions...

Increased arterial stiffness and carotid artery Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) are associated with atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), but their correlation with the anatomic extent of atherosclerosis in hypertensive patients is not completely known. We aim to evaluate whether Pulse Wave...

Naphthalene organic compounds are produced and consumed widely in China recently, which has brought about great pressure to the local environment. How to cope with naphthalene organic intermediate wastewater (NOIW) effectively becomes an urgent task in the coming years. Electro-catalysts oxidation (ECO),...

This research has been done by testing the adhesive firmness of resorcinol formaldehyde from Johar sawdust extract. This study aims to determine the best adhesive characteristic made of the mixture of Johar sawdust extract with resorcinol and copolymerized with formaldehyde. The composition comparison...

Third-party payment has cooperated with banks since the first date of its birth and directly connected to commercial banks. The payment is completed online and it is fast and convenient. However, there is fierce competition in terms of capital attraction and payment. After Net Union Clearing Corporation...

One of the serious diseases that has been a concern in medicine is Diabetes Mellitus (DM). The rate of morbidity and mortality is significantly high. The medicine that comprehensively recovers the disease is necessary. This enables β pancreas recovery. The extract of Meemba Leaf is expected to fulfill...

The ABAQUS software was used to establish a finite element model of the existing bridge piles for curved shield tunneling, and the impact of each stage of curved shield tunneling construction on the upper surface and adjacent pile foundations was analyzed. Research has shown that the main settlement...

Abstract—the sustainability development is a target to be achieved by any nations, it requires to have qualified human capital. While population`s level of education, especially those who work, are still relatively low. The failure in education indicates the failure in the education quality improvement,...

The report by WALHI in 2016 showed that based on the quality status of the Musi River water in Gandus District is in abad status, which means that it has been polluting, which can come from the high activity of citizens and industry in the riverbank on that river.Geographic Information System (GIS) as...

Recognizing crop diseases at an early stage is essential for modern agriculture because it greatly enhances crop output and decreases economic losses. Manual examination and specialized expertise are the backbone of traditional disease detection approaches, but they can be exhausting and error-prone....

With the further development of the socialism public finance reform and the socialism market economy, due to the lack of a complete government and non-profit organization accounting system, the existing government and non-profit organization accounting systems that rely only heavily on the planned economy...

The antihyperlipidemia activity of ethyl acetate fraction from Melinjo leaf (Gnetum gnemon L.) against white male wistar rats induced by propylthiouracil has been carried out. Wistar male rats were divided into six groups, which are a normal, a positive control, a negative control, and the other three...

Petri net-based digital systems modeling and hardware implementation method is well-studied. However, the existing methods are mainly applied to synchronous circuits. In this paper, a new approach is proposed for the modeling and VHDL implementation of digital systems based on an extended class of Petri...

The effects of paclobutrazol (PP333) on cadmium (Cd) accumulation of Stellaria media were investigated through a pot experiment. The results showed that the root biomass increased with the increase of PP333 concentrations, but the shoot biomass and total biomass decreased. PP333 enhanced the photosynthetic...

Inflammatory is a body defense mechanism due to respond of tissue on undermine influences, either local or the one that go into the body. Inflammatory can cause various physical dysfunctions. Uncaria gambir Roxb, a high catechin content in ethyl acetate fraction, is widely used as wound healing in Indonesian...

Purpose/Background/Objectives: Aim of the study is to examine the possible differentiation of aortic stiffness, carotid atherosclerosis and penile vascular function among patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) according to cholesterol level and statin therapy. Methods: We measured carotid intima-media...

Stress causes an increase in glucocorticoid hormones and glutamat release in the central nervous system. This condition can increase calcium influx in the neuron, mitochondrial membrane permeability and triggers apoptosis, thereby reducing the number of neurons. In the prefrontal cortex, stress exposure...

Anthocyanins are natural pigments that can give color to plants, including purple banggai yams (Dioscorea alata L). Purple yams contain anthocyanin compounds that are sensitive to pH because they can show color changes in both acidic and alkaline pH, so they have the potential to be used as natural acid-base...

India’s construction sector has witnessed significant growth in recent decades, with building sector becoming one of the largest contributors to energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This rapid growth has significant environmental impacts highlighting the urgent need for adopting sustainable...