Analysis and Prediction of Bollinger Bands to Predict Stock Prices in Determining Investment Strategies

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It is critical for stock investors to be able to forecast future stock values in order to determine potential gains or losses. A technical analysis approach can be used to anticipate stock prices in the realm of stock investment. A technical analysis approach was used to construct the Bollinger bands detecting application system. Technical analysis is a means of observing price variations over a specific time period by employing historical data and indicators. The goal of this research is to predict Bollinger bands and define the circumstances for buying and selling stocks in technical analysis. The object of this study is the closing price of BBRI.JK, BBCA.JK and BMRI.JK during 2022. Data is analyzed using Bollinger Bands and decision to buy the right stock is when the actual price of the stock intersects with the lower band because at that time the stock price is increasing, while the decision to sell the right is when the actual price of the stock intersects with the upper band because at that time the stock price will decrease. In addition, the results of the Bollinger bands prediction for n + 1 from the last day of the sample, December 30, are respectively the upper and lower Bollinger bands on January 2, 2023, which are 5.012,948 and 4.775,052 for BBRI.JK shares, 8.755,919 and 8.446,581 for BBCA.JK shares, and 5.321,991 and 4.764,259 for BMRI.JK shares.

The Dietary Patterns of High School Students in Medan City are Influenced by Perceptions of Stunting

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Introduction: Data from WHO shows that Indonesia ranks third in the highest prevalence of stunting in Southeast Asia with an average prevalence of 36.4%. This study aims to explore the relationship between perceptions of stunting and dietary patterns of high school students in Medan city, Indonesia.

Methods: This research is a non-experimental descriptive-analytic study with a cross-sectional design by observing primary data through questionnaires and then analyzing using Chi-Square.

Results: The results of this study from 110 samples found that there were significant results (P=0.031) between the relationship between perceptions of stunting and female diet patterns. The result above shows that 77 high school youth (70%) have a poor perception of stunting in Medan City, and 33 people (30%) are good. Meanwhile, the dietary patterns of high school adolescents in Medan City who were classified as poor were 76 people (69.1%), and as good were 34 people (30.9%). All samples were tested with purposive sampling of 110 students.

Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between perceptions of stunting and diet patterns of high school students in Medan City.

From an ‘Imagined Landscape’ to Iconic Destination: Bollywood Film and Its Impact on Tourism

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Tourism destinations are a product of the ‘brand personality’ of the space and depend on the cultural influence and collective consciousness. The tourists look for the emotional connection with the destination and re-imagine the self as part of larger community. Thus people’s choice of travelling gets influenced by the representation of the landscape on the screen enveloped in symbolic connotation, narrative emotion and cultural nostalgia. Being one of the biggest film industries all over the world Bollywood, has its own impact over the audience of India and also cater to the global market with specific agenda. The constant construction, reconstruction and representation of space in Bollywood films through its production promote ideology of consumption. With its ever growing market Bollywood film makes an impact over Indian Diaspora. The search for root and identity inspire the NRIs to travel back to the ‘Homeland’. Their journey back to new modern India is a voyage from West to East, Modern to Tradition, ‘Others’ to ‘Self’. Each space on screen put forward interpretations, specific to the character, local and identity. Travelling to a geographical landscape gets attached with the process of self discovery. The onscreen emotion engages in a conversation with the off screen domain as tourist destination. The Bollywood stars become the face of tourism industry. This paper critically examines the impact of film on tourism.  How the Bollywood promotes tourism, plays a huge role in constructing the collective identity and influence the economic and social development.

Herbal Interventions as Promising Therapeutic for Alleviating Depression: A Comprehensive Review

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Depression is a global mental health challenge with significant social and economic burdens. While conventional pharmacological treatments have been the cornerstone in depression management, there is a growing interest in exploring alternative and complementary herbal therapies. Herbal interventions have emerged as promising therapeutic approaches for depression treatment. Both clinical and preclinical research has shown that individuals with depression often experience simultaneous activation of neuro-inflammatory response within immune system and heightened activity in hypothalamus pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis of  neuroendocrine system. These two systems interact with each other bidirectionally through neural, immunological and humoral mechanisms. This review article provides an outline of the current progress of research on herbal interventions, emphasizing their potential as emerging therapeutics for depression. It discusses the mechanisms of action, safety profiles, and evidence from clinical studies supporting the use of various herbal remedies. Herbal interventions and traditional Chinese formulations hold promise as a valuable adjunct or alternative to conventional treatments, offering new avenues for the comprehensive care of individuals with depression.

The Effect of Human Resource Training and Development on Increasing Employee Performance with Work Motivation as an Intervening Variable

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This research aims to determine the effect of training and human resource development on improving employee performance with work motivation as an intervening variable at CIMB Niaga Kediri Branch. This research uses quantitative research methods because the research data is in the form of numbers and analyzed using statistics and meets scientific principles, namely concrete, objective, measurable, rational and systematic. The population in this study were 200 employees who worked at the financial institution CIMB Niaga Kediri Branch. Meanwhile, the sample was 67 respondents. Data collection techniques use questionnaires, observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis method is descriptive analysis and Partial Least Square (PLS). From the results of this research it can be concluded that: (1) Based on data processing carried out by researchers through the bootstrapping method, training has a significant positive effect on employee performance. (2) Based on data processing carried out by researchers using the bootstrapping method, there is a significant positive influence between human resource development variables on improving the quality of employee performance. (3) Based on data processing carried out by researchers using the bootstrapping method, there is a significant positive influence between training and motivation. (4) Based on data processing carried out by researchers using the bootstrapping method, there is a significant positive influence between human resource development variables on motivation. (5) Based on data processing carried out by researchers using the bootstrapping method, there is a significant positive influence between motivation variables on performance. employee. (6) The relationship between training and improving the quality of employee performance is mediated by the motivation variable with a significant positive effect. (7) The relationship between human resource development and improving the quality of employee performance is mediated by the motivation variable with a significant positive effect.

Analysing Students’ Translation Work on Indonesian Prepositional Phrases into English

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This research is entitled Analyzing Students’Translation Works on Indonesian Prepositional Phrases into English. Prepositional phrases are phrases that contain prepositions with nouns or nominal phrases, or prepositional phrases. The aims of this research are (1) to describe prepositional phrases in Indonesian as the Source Language and their translation into English, and (2) to analyze the types of translation procedure applied by the students of Bachelor of English Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Udayana University.
This research is included in qualitative descriptive research, the data were taken from the translation of folk tales by fourth semester students of Bachelor of English Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Udayana University, using observation methods and recording techniques. The data were then analyzed by applying translation procedure theory, and Indonesian and English syntactic theories. The data is presented formally and informally in the form tree diagrams followed by elaborations. The results show that the types of prepositional phrases in Indonesian have head elements in the form of prepositions with modifiers; nouns or nominal phrases, or prepositional phrases. The translation procedures applied are literal, transposition, borrowing, and modulation.

Development and Acceptability of Cookie Product Made from Marang (Artocarpus Odoratissimus) Seed Flour

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Marang, known for its distinctive flavor and texture, is a tropical fruit hailing from Southeast Asia, featuring sweet, custard-like flesh and a fragrant scent. This study aimed to create Marang seed (Artocarpus odoratissimus) flour and cookies, establishing the optimal ingredient ratios to deliver a delightful flavor. Employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches, this research enlisted consumer respondents and food professionals to assess sensory qualities using the DOST’s 9-point hedonic scale. Statistical analysis, including mean and standard deviation, was employed to evaluate cookie acceptability based on qualitative criteria encompassing appearance, aroma, taste, and texture. Phyto-chemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, naturally occurring substances with potential pharmacological effects, in Marang extract. Quaternary bases and amin e oxides, organic compounds featuring positively charged nitrogen atoms, were identified, alongside steroids with diverse biological functions. The grading system denoted the relative concentration of alkaloids. While 2-deoxysugars were detected, unsaturated steroids were absent. Flavonoids, known for their antioxidant properties, and saponins, foaming agents with potential health benefits, were also present. Tannins, recognized for their astringency, appeared with different colors indicating condensed and hydrolyzable tannins. Marang seed flour exhibited a chemical composition with 18.2% oil content, 16% moisture content, 10.7% crude protein content, and notable levels of manganese and copper at 31.8 ppm and 7.5 ppm, respectively, along with 161 ppm of phosphorus. The overall acceptability of the developed cookie was moderately liked, with a grand mean rating of 7.76. Taste held the greatest influence on overall acceptability, followed by texture, appearance, and aroma. This study recommends further investigation into the pharmacological effects and potential health benefits of Marang extract components, potentially leading to pharmaceutical or functional product development. Utilizing Marang seed flour in various food products can leverage its nutritional value and meet potential commercial demand. Improving and standardizing the Marang cookie recipe for uniform quality and flavor is advisable. The development of packaging and branding to highlight the unique qualities and health benefits of Marang cookies can cater to health-conscious consumers.

Directive Speech Act used in WA (WhatsApp) Messenger in Academic Discourse

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This research studies about directive speech act in WhatsApp (WA) messengers. The objectives of the research is to describe the type of directive speech act. This research is descriptive qualitative research. The subject of this research is the chat online via WhatsApp. The data were analyzed by qualitative descriptive technique which resulted in descriptive, data descriptive in the form of sentence or word contained in WA messengers. The way of data collection is done by reading technique and technique of note. In this research, the researcher used documentation as the instrument. The results of the research show that, first, the types of directive speech acts were command, request, permission, reminding, suggestion and question. Second, the types of directive speech acts that most frequently used were command type.

A Proposed Acceleration Strategy for Knowledge Management Implementation at PT. Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk.

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This research seeks to investigate the implementation of Knowledge Management (KM) in PT. Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk. Through digitalization, organizations are attempting to operate effectively and efficiently to enhance their performance on a consistent basis. Moreover, this era of digitalization stimulates the rapid cycle of performance enhancement and innovation. For this acceleration to be successful, the management of knowledge must be optimized. This implies that information must be effectively stored, created, developed, managed, and utilized. One of the activities that can support business objectives and priorities in an organization with an effective knowledge management strategy is the correct application of knowledge.

Highlight the Diseases Generated by Food Pathogens: A Review

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Foods are exposing to infection with different types of pathogenic bacteria and fungi, and the emergence of many epidemics and cases of food poisoning in various regions of the world, particularly in developing countries.

The article includes, causes of food disease, which is happening as a result of eating toxic substances with food that may be of microbial origin (bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses), animal, plant or chemical origin, which generates food poisoning. Microbial poisoning may result either from ingestion of microorganism toxins like Staphylococcus aureus or as a result of infection like Campylobacter jejuni also, some cases of food poisoning with some types of bacteria may recover without the need for medical intervention like S. aureus, and others may be fatal even in low concentrations with a high mortality rate, such as Cl.botulinum.

The article also, reviewed the dangers of mycotoxins as a global concern and more dangerous than bacterial toxins, as they have a cumulative toxic effect that does not appear until years later, and responsible for many different cancers. It is also impossible to avoid food contamination with mycotoxins even with the use of high technologies in food processing, and the best solution lies in preventing the growth of toxic molds that secrete these toxins on food, by using Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).