Screening of Wheat Different Varieties against stripe rust (Puccinia striformis f. sp. tritici) in Baghlan Province-Afghanistan

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Wheat strip rust is the most devastating fungal disease in the north Provinces of Afghanistan, causes heavy losses on this staple food crop for the last two years. Therefore, the experiment was carried out under field conditions in 2023, to screen the most growing wheat varieties against stripe rust disease. A total of 18 different varieties were used for this study to find out the resistant varieties. The study revealed that, among all tested varieties no one was found with complet resistance reaction against strip rust (yellow leaf rust). 12 varieties such as Pat wheat, Hazardana lalmi, Zardana, Jawzjan, Kabali, Lalmi 17, Darulaman, Sarkha, Suleh, Wahdat, Chonta and Mazar-99 expressed moderately resistance reaction, while the other 6 varieties viz., Lalmi 4, Hazardana  Abi, safidak, roshan, Kabul 013, Lalmi 15 showed moderately susceptible response to disease, a visible effects on wheat yield and plant height were also exposed by rust in some varieties compared to others, however the 15.00 gr/plot), whereas the lowest yield collected from zardana (1213.33 gr/plot) and safidak uppermost yield harvested from pat wheat (2128.33 gr/plot), Kabali (1970 gr/plot) and chonta (17 (1248.33 gr/plot), in respect to height, the highest  wheat varieties were Sarkha 135.73 cm and Pat wheat 121.00 cm; while the lowest height recorded in Choonta 92.20 cm and  Suleh 92.73 cm.

Machine Learning Approaches for Customer Churn Prediction in the Aquaculture Technology Sector

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This study investigates the application of advanced machine learning techniques for customer churn prediction in the rapidly evolving aquaculture technology sector. We employ and compare three distinct models—Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and XGBoost—to analyze a synthesized dataset representative of the industry. The research encompasses comprehensive data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation using standard performance metrics. Our findings demonstrate the superior performance of XGBoost, achieving 88% accuracy in predicting customer churn. Through feature importance analysis, we identify key churn predictors, with the difference between a customer’s last order amount and their mean order amount emerging as the most significant factor. Additionally, we utilize SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) analysis to interpret model outcomes, revealing nuanced relationships between features and churn probability. The study highlights the critical role of consistent engagement, proactive customer support, and personalized retention strategies in reducing churn. Our research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on churn prediction in specialized technology sectors and provides actionable insights for improving customer retention strategies in the aquaculture industry. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research, including the integration of external data sources and exploration of deep learning approaches for temporal dependency analysis in customer behaviour.

Overview of Strategic Supply Management of Oxygen for COVID- 19 Pandemic Patient Care in Sri Lanka

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The immensurable COVID-19 pandemic has a ceaseless destabilizing effects on health systems, economies, and societies around the world. Total number of 671,756 positive cases have been reported in the country and 654,910 of them have recovered from the disease with 16,808 number of deaths out of the population of 21.8 million up to December 2022. Immense burden to the health system and heavy death rate was reported during the 3rd wave for which mainly the delta variant of COVID virus was responsible. Total number of 491,508 patients and 14375 number of deaths as well as nearly 3500 Oxygen dependent patients were managed per day in ICU, HDU, and inward set up using Oxygen concentrator, bi-pap and c -pap machine during 3rd  wave. During this period, Ministry of Health had been urged to reassess its hospital surge capacity in relation to predicted COVID patient load. Based on that, the increasing COVID-19 surge has warranted the rapid hospital facilities expansion in every aspect especially in facilities for Oxygen therapy.

Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka had to develop strategies for Medical Oxygen management to fulfill its rising demand. All those interventions were focused to improve the accessibility and availability of medical oxygen while preventing irrational use and wastage of Oxygen. The ultimate goal of spending such cost was to prevent morbidity and mortality due to poor access of oxygen. To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of medical oxygen gas utilization, it was important to monitor the capacity improvement and supply process.

 

Optimizing Instagram Management for SMEs: A Case Study of Indonesian Batik SMEs

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A multidisciplinary approach is employed to explore the effectiveness of social media marketing by collaborating with Instagram experts and analyzing qualitative data from SMEs A, SMEs B, and SMEs C. The primary objective is to measure the impact of Instagram usage on SMEs business performance, both non-financial and financial. Additionally, this research offers social media management strategy recommendations that can be directly implemented in social media management experiments by these SMESs to observe their real impact on business performance.

This research findings show significant variations in Instagram adoption among SMEs A, SMEs B, and SMES C. SMEs A and SMEs B require substantial improvements, while SMEs C shows better adoption but still needs enhancement. Increased Instagram presence, better content strategies, and maximum utilization of Instagram features can improve interaction and business performance.

This research provides insights for SMEs to develop effective digital marketing strategies through Instagram. It also offers practical suggestions for academics for long-term research and exploration of other social media platforms like TikTok to provide more comprehensive insights. It is hoped that this study will assist SMESs and academics in developing effective and applicable digital marketing strategies.

The Impact of Physiotherapy on a patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis Following Bilateral Total Hip Replacement: A Case Study

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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory disorder primarily affecting the axial skeleton, with a prevalence of approximately 0.25% in India, predominantly in males. This case study explores the physiotherapeutic management of a 35-year-old male patient underwent bilateral Total Hip Replacement and presented with primary complaint of progressive stiffness in the back and neck region along with pain in his right hip joint. Outcome measures included Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS, JR) with significant improvements observed over 12 weeks: BASFI improved from 7 to 2, BASDAI from 8.1 to 3.8, VAS pain from 8 to 3, and HOOS, JR score from 40 to 60. The results demonstrate that AS-specific exercises combined with a home-based exercise protocol can significantly enhance pain management, functional capacity, disease activity and hip disability in AS patients.

Analysis of Key Indicators for Reach, Act, Convert, and Engage (RACE) in Social Media Platforms for B2B Companies in Indonesia Using the AHP Method

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B2B marketing involves the sale of products or services between companies, utilizing strategies at the corporate level. In this context, information plays a critical role and has evolved to adapt to modern times. Digital Marketing Communication leverages the latest technology to deliver integrated, efficient, and measurable communication, aiming to build strong relationships with customers. This study aims to analyze and provide recommendations for social media marketing strategies within a B2B company, focusing on selecting the most suitable social media platform for digital marketing activities. The approach centers on the use of the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, which is applied to determine the most influential criteria in social media marketing. Key criteria such as reach, act, convert, engage are identified through surveys and interviews with digital marketing experts. The AHP analysis provides a structured approach to evaluating different social media platforms and strategies, helping companies make informed decisions about which platforms will be most effective. The results indicate that the AHP method can yield effective and efficient strategic recommendations for managing social media marketing activities, ultimately reducing the company’s marketing costs. These recommendations are expected to guide B2B companies in optimizing their social media marketing campaigns in the future.

Teaching’ Language Skills with Comics: A Case Study in Adolescent Girl with Deafness

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The present study the structured and differentiated teaching of language skills through virtual representation with comics to a deaf high school student according to the pedagogical point of view of [TISIPofSET]. In the work cases it is investigated whether the language teacher can teach a deaf student the text with targeted steps teaching with comprehension exercises of graded difficulty and with learning readiness activities of mental abilities. More specifically the study focuses on teaching through the comic game that is “played” with fixed and moving cards in the personalized dossier which use as a 3D cognitive engine.

The methodology of the case study of the deaf student is oriented towards the educational model for disabilities and applicate the pedagogical tool TISIPofSET. According to this, the teacher applies the pedagogical principles that state that it is a Targeted, Individual, Didactically Structured Differentiated, Inclusive, Special Education Program and Training in the secondary for the deaf. With the intervention methodology of special educational needs [SENs] for deafness, the teacher in the secondary class differentiates the events and dialogues between the characters and the comedian, according to the text, individualizing memory and concentration skills so that the student to understand the content of a specific text with the illustrated rendering of the Homeric epic.

Results present data from evaluation files of five instructional interventions focusing on visual memory readiness, student imagination, text comprehension, and memorization with differentiated instruction through comic card games. In the conclusions it is noted that interventions in language skills from the neurodevelopmental areas of mental abilities and emotional organization support bilingual differentiated and balanced teaching.

Evaluation of Prevention of Patients at Risk of Falls in Nurses in Inpatient Department: A Qualitative Case Study

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Patient safety is an essential component of quality health services. However, patient care still has shortcomings, especially in patient safety incidents such as patients being injured due to falls. This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of prevention for patients at risk of falling in nurses in the inpatient department in a hospital setting. This qualitative research with a case study approach was conducted from February to April 2024 in a government hospital in Lampung, Indonesia. A total of 20 informants consisting of 10 implementing nurses as the primary informants, one head of nursing, one secretary of the Committee for Improving Quality and Patient Safety, five heads of inpatient rooms, and three patients at risk of falling as supporting informants were recruited purposively. In-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions, and observations were conducted for data collection. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis. The implementation of prevention of patients at risk of falling in nurses in the inpatient department has been employed in the form of providing facilities, facilities, and completeness of the assessment form for patients at risk of falling, and the existence of standard operational procedures on prevention of patients at risk of falling. However, some of the available facilities are damaged and must be repaired. In addition, some nurses still need to learn how to conduct a fall risk assessment. It is recommended that the director and hospital management immediately improve facilities to support the implementation of fall risk prevention and that there be regular training for all nurses related to filling out fall risk assessments in the hospital.

Financial Impact Analysis of Carbon Pricing on Geothermal Power Plant Project Investment at PT PLN (Persero)

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Climate change is a significant global challenge, mainly driven by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The energy sector is a major contributor to GHG emissions, accounting for approximately 73% of global emissions in 2022. Within the energy sector, electricity emitted 13 GtCO2 or contributes approximately 35% of global emissions related to energy. To address this challenge, PLN, a state-owned electrical utility in Indonesia, has declared a roadmap to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2060. The company has also implemented some strategic initiatives to achieve the goal. Carbon pricing is one of the key efforts that enable PLN to receive incentives for reducing GHG emission while also enhancing financial performance. This study examines effects of implementing a carbon trading mechanism on the financial metrics of a 110 MW Geothermal Power Plant project investment. The results demonstrate a 13.58% increase in NPV, a faster payback period from 8.37 to 7.67 years, and a 0.31% rise in the MIRR. These results indicate the potential improvements in project investments financial performance that PLN can achieve while still aligning with global environmental objectives.

The Influence of Social Media Marketing Activities on Brand Equity and Customer Response on Laidlunos

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The Indonesian cosmetics industry is expected to experience sustainable growth from 2023 to 2028, driven by a growing interest in health and beauty among the public. This increased awareness has led to higher revenues in the beauty and skincare sectors, especially for local skincare brands. With 213 million internet users and 167 million active social media users, social media plays a crucial role in brand marketing in this industry. Despite producing more content, Laidlunos has struggled to increase social media engagement. This study investigates how social media marketing impacts brand equity and customer response to Laidlunos in Indonesia’s growing cosmetics market. Using a quantitative approach with causal and descriptive objectives, the research surveyed a non-probability sample of 385 respondents. It proposes that various aspects of social media marketing, including entertainment, interaction, trendiness, customization, and risk reduction, have a positive influence on brand equity and customer response. The study aims to improve Laidlunos’ social media strategy by identifying the factors that contribute to brand equity and elicit positive customer reactions. By examining these dynamics, this research provides insights into optimizing social media marketing to enhance brand equity and customer response in the Indonesian skincare sector.