bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On the issue of countering information terrorism (using the example of the Telegram messenger)
Authors:   Omsk State University named after F. M. Dostoevsky, Shpak A. A.
Published: September 2024

In the course of the analysis of information terrorism, its essence, public danger and the complexity of detection and investigation by law enforcement agencies are investigated. The review of judicial practice on terrorist crimes is presented. The problem of using social networks and messengers for criminal purposes has been identified using the example of Telegram, with which criminals can communicate, recruit accomplices, train them, and create so-called "sleeping cells" of terrorist groups. It is noted that such messengers encrypt messages, the decryption of which will require considerable time, and as a result such information may become uninformative. The system of prevention of information terrorism in the Russian Federation has been identi-fied, which should be based on four approaches: socio-economic, organizational and technical, legal, and ex-ternal (international). It is concluded that the development of digital technologies, namely social networks (Fa-cebook , Twitter , VKontakte, Odnoklassniki), messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp , Viber, Line ) and other Internet platforms contributed to the expansion of crimes in the information sphere, especially infor-mation terrorism.
Implementation of public legal mechanisms for alternative dispute resolution in the context of ensuring accessibility to justice
Authors:   Kemerovo State University, Roze M. A.
Published: September 2024

A study of individual public legal mechanisms for alternative dispute resolution was carried out. The content of the concept of alternative dispute resolution is revealed, a conclusion is formulated about the need to develop public legal mechanisms for al-ternative dispute resolution as the obligation of the state to ensure adequate protection of rights and legitimate interests in the context of these mechanisms. The content and features of individual public mechanisms for resolving disputes are revealed using the example of adjudication, dispute resolution by the state ombudsman, as well as courts of aksakals and councils of biys. The conclusion is made about the admissibility of the reception of foreign models of public legal mechanisms for alternative dispute resolution through the prism of the established practice of dispute resolution and the use of alternative methods of dispute res-olution, as well as, taking into account ethnic and cultural aspects, the compliance of public legal mechanisms for alternative dis-pute resolution with the values of society and the presence of potential the demand for such procedures among citizens.
INFLUENCE OF TARGET POSITION ON EYE MOVEMENT IN NAVIGATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE TASKS: REINTERPRETATION OF DATA
Authors: Vasconcelos-Raposo José
Published: September 2024

The main objective of this study is to understand how the target’s position influences eye movement in navigational and informative tasks. The study included 20 university students, 13 females and 7 males, aged between 18 and 44. Participants answered a socio-demographic questionnaire and performed two tasks: navigational and informative. Linear combinations of dependent variables were performed through the MANOVA (2x2) test, which maximized the differences between several conditions of the independent variables. The results indicate that the target’s position in the navigational task significantly influences the eye movement of university students. Additionally, the individual’s position influences eye movement in both navigational and informative tasks. It is concluded that both the target’s position and the individual’s position determine eye movement factors during navigational and informative tasks, highlighting the importance of considering these variables in studies of visual perception and human-computer interaction.
Adaptive chimp optimization algorithm based secure workload control strategy in real time database management systems
Authors: Somasundara Rao M. , Koduganti Venkata Rao , Krishna Prasad M. H. M.
Published: September 2024

To control various workloads, a Real-Time Database Management System (RTDMS) serves as a framework for executing transactions. Database management systems support both the storage and recovery of data across various application services. However, since security and Quality of Service (QoS) are evaluated separately during user transactions, the performance of these transactions has not been optimized. To address these issues, this paper incorporates both security strength and QoS optimization. In this paper, workload conditions during user transactions in real-time database systems are managed using the Adaptive Chimp Optimization Algorithm (AChOA). This algorithm enhances the security strength of the RTDMS by optimally selecting the security policy based on user requests. Additionally, the search performance of the Chimp Optimization Algorithm (ChOA) is improved through the use of a chaotic series generator with tent mapping. Moreover, an Intrusion Detection and Protection System (IDPS) with a high detection rate is implemented to improve response time. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed scheme achieves better security strength and response time.
Nerve GABA neurotransmitter health level detection system
Authors: Keerthana R. , Vaishnavi G. , Nabha Sindhu S. , Promosh K. , Gokul Sankar D.
Published: September 2024

Currently, neurological disorders are the primary global cause of illness and disability. Transcranial ultrasound stimulation in the deep brain has limited spatial resolution. However, ultrasound can enhance energy propagation resolution affected by tissue and bone dispersion. Among the non-invasive imaging methods in this category are biochemical assays that measure GABA levels and the highly expensive Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS). Gamma- Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), a major neurotransmitter in the brain, contributes to 40% of inhibitory synapses in adult vertebrates. Biosensors such as piezoelectric sensors and the MPU6050 can accurately determine GABA levels in the nervous system. This system uses a Micro Processing Unit (MPU) and a piezoelectric pressure sensor to detect changes in GABA levels, which are essential for maintaining neurological health and balance. The system provides real-time data on GABA levels, and this high-accuracy information is displayed on an LCD panel.
Evaluating pandemic-induced online learning in india: Secondary and senior student experiences
Authors: Mythili Kolluru , Kumutha  , Shobhna Gupta
Published: September 2024

This paper comprehensively evaluates the online learning experience of secondary and senior secondary school students during COVID-19 in India. Nine hypotheses have been developed to explore the implications of students' online experiences and identify students' learning experiences using online platforms in contrast to their experience in face-to- face learning. Following a quantitative method, the data were collected from students (n = 478) in grades X, XI, and XII from 42 schools in four districts in Himachal Pradesh, India. The chi-square test was used for hypothesis testing. The analysis confirms that though students' social interaction skills, active student participation, and the teachers' feedback are not similar in online and face-to-face learning, creative skill development and active learning, and other measured learning parameters are similar to face-to-face learning experiences, providing reassurance about the effectiveness of online learning. This study also identifies the advantages and disadvantages of online learning. The study offers creative approaches to boost learners' social interactivity and suggestions for curriculum development. The study has identified significant insights about online learning from students' perspectives, which can be considered in developing targeted interventions not only during the disruption of the traditional teaching approach but also as a blended approach to learning. This paper provides statistically tested foresight for the effectiveness of online learning while also offering practical implications for educators and policymakers, informing them for future preparedness.
STEM education: Evaluation and improvement methods
Authors: Pooja Negi , Shantanu Bishnoi
Published: September 2024

STEM education plays a critical role in preparing individuals for the challenges of a rapidly evolving technological world. This paper explores various methods for evaluating and improving STEM education to ensure its effectiveness and relevance in contemporary society. The methods discussed include teacher training and professional development, expansion of resources and infrastructure, curriculum enhancement with a focus on practical learning and innovation, fostering industry-education partnerships, and providing financial support through scholarships and grants. These strategies aim to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in STEM fields and contribute to national and global competitiveness. Evaluation of these methods involves assessing their impact on student engagement, achievement, and readiness for real-world applications. By implementing comprehensive evaluation frameworks and continuously refining educational practices, STEM education can better meet the needs of learners and prepare them for future success in diverse technological landscapes.
Developing scientific literacy to promote 21st century skills
Authors: Seema P. V.
Published: September 2024

In today's rapidly advancing world, scientific literacy is becoming increasingly crucial. The ability to understand and critically evaluate scientific information is a key skill for navigating an increasingly complex and technology-driven society. Developing scientific literacy not only boosts individual knowledge but also promotes 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. Scientific literacy is more than just knowing scientific facts, it involves understanding the nature of science, how scientific knowledge is generated, and how it can be applied to real- world problems. It includes knowing how scientific research is conducted, such as forming hypotheses, testing them, gathering and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. Inquiry-based learning engages students in exploring scientific phenomena, examining evidence, performing experiments, and drawing conclusions. This hands-on approach to learning fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Scientific literacy has far-reaching implications for society. It can impact individuals, communities, and the world by promoting social justice. By empowering individuals to advocate for evidence-based policies, scientific literacy addresses inequities in healthcare, education, and environmental justice. Scientific knowledge helps identify and address systemic issues that perpetuate social disparities. By leveraging these resources and insights, educators, policymakers, and individuals can work together to foster scientific awareness and equip future generations with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.
design-us-in: making (public) space for and with teens in Aotearoa New Zealand, through an activist and advocacy led social design practice
Authors:   , Milano Megan
Published: September 2024

Third spaces, the in-between of school and home, hold high value for teenagers giving them the space to develop independence and identity while they’re in an in-between time in their lives. However, teens inhabiting public space are often regarded with suspicion by adults, and there is a shortfall of supportive, sheltered and socially safe destination third spaces for teens in Wellington, made worse since the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake triggered the closure of the Central Library and Readings cinema complex. By not actively designing teens into the city, we are effectively designing them out. Rangatahi, teenagers and young people, are underserved by the city, and they don’t hold the social or economic power that would allow them to influence the change they deserve. And so this research asks: how might a social design practice operate as advocacy and activism to support teens? How can rangatahi be given the agency to design-themselves-in to public space?

This research is situated in the discipline of social design, and uses a research-through-design methodology, informed by the collaborative, community centred design approaches of co-design and Tactical Urbanism. A social design practice was explored and developed throughout the research, learning how to adapt to the needs and desires of rangatahi, and make space for them to share their experiences and just be themselves. The design response centred process over a design ‘outcome’, to experiment with creative tools and methods (including workshops, public events and surveys) for engaging with Wellington teens and rangatahi, in order to learn from their lived experience, and invite them to a collective re-imagining of a better future city. Key findings, such as: a desire for social safety, accessible and adaptable physical spaces, care for sustainability and green spaces, and the value of social interaction, were made evident through the community engagement. These learned perspectives were actioned and amplified through submissions to the Wellington City Council—community voices turned into community impact. The research developed an advocacy and activism led social design kaupapa for working with teens, that centres them in the design process, and works to advocate for their needs. This social design kaupapa challenges the power structures of traditional design processes, by changing who gets designed-in, how design plays out, and the role of the designer.
National Parliaments in the European Union – Toward a More Active Role?
Authors: Bačić Petar , Marasović Nikolina
Published: September 2024

The Lisbon Treaty created different possibilities for national parliaments to secure their greater involvement in the overall functioning of the EU and in the law-making process at the European level. Moreover, it was the first time that an EU Treaty specifically acknowledged the role of national parliaments in the EU. Among these novelties probably the most important concerned the Early Warning Mechanism that offers to national parliaments the possibility of examining new legislative proposals from the EU for compliance with the concept of subsidiarity through the so-called yellow card and orange card procedures. The possibility for national parliaments to make more active contributions at the European level also exists inside the informal political dialogue framework that is an important channel of cooperation among EU institutions.
The Nature of Constitutional Review of Judicial Decisions Exercised by the Supreme Court in Proceedings Initiated by the Extraordinary Complaint
Authors: Szydzik Aleksandra
Published: September 2024

The commentary concerns the nature of constitutional review of judicial decisions exercised by the Supreme Court in proceedings initiated by an extraordinary complaint. In the judgment under discussion, the Supreme Court found that the legal norm arising from Article 76 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland expresses a constitutional principle and, as a result, constitutes an admissible standard of review of a judicial decision contested by an extraordinary complaint. The position of the Supreme Court should be considered as particularly interesting in the context of the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Tribunal, which generally rejects the possibility of invoking Article 76 of the Polish Constitution as a basis for a constitutional complaint, indicating that the legal norm arising from this provision has the character of a state policy principle and, as a result, does not create any rights or potential claims on the part of the individual. The commentary examines the mutual relationship between the notions of “state policy principle” and “constitutional principle,” and analyses the Supreme Court practice of reconstructing standards of constitutional review of judicial decisions. The considerations undertaken lead to the conclusion that the judgment under discussion is a manifestation of the departure by the Supreme Court from the previous practice of reconstructing standards of constitutional review of judicial decisions.
The experience of iron determination in technogenic materials with a high copper content by the redox titration method: case study of the waelz slag
Authors: Grudinsky P. I. , Yurtaeva A. A. , Dyubanov V. G.
Published: September 2024

Redox titration is one of the most common classical methods widely used in practice for the determination of total iron. A well-known procedure ISO 2597-1 (GOST 32517) includes the decomposition of a sample with dissolution, the reduction of Fe3+ to Fe2+ using a SnCl2 solution and its titration with a K2Cr2O7 solution in the presence of sodium or barium diphenylaminosulfonate as an indicator. We propose to use potassium tetrahydroborate KBH4 as a reducing agent for Fe3+ to Fe2+ instead of SnCl2 to modify a titrimetric method of total iron determination. The features of the well-known and considered methods are studied when using sintering for sample decomposition during the analysis of a large number of samples. Application of the developed method for the analysis of standard samples and technogenic materials with a high copper content, namely, Waelz slag showed a satisfactory accuracy and reproducibility of the obtained values of the total iron content. The results obtained indicate the possibility of the application of this method to the iron determination in the samples with a high copper content without an additional step of the iron separation from copper. A high productivity of the analysis (apart from the absence of the separation stage) is achieved due to the simplicity of the reduction process occurred at room temperature, no need for the control of the added amount of the reducing agent, and the possibility of holding the solutions for a long time before the titration. These advantages along with the no need for using toxic mercury compounds during the analysis make the method attractive for the analysis of a large number of samples.
Study of the effect of technological clearances on electrophysical parameters of heated polymer materials
Authors: Filippenko N. G. , Farzaliev E. F.
Published: September 2024

Among the reasons for the rejection of products made of polymer materials manufactured using HF electrothermy, an important place is occupied by the lack of available reference data on the modes of their processing. The inaccuracy of some electrical parameters, e.g., the dielectric loss tangent (tan δ) and the dielectric constant (ε) are attributed to neglecting the effect of gaps in granular multicomponent polymer materials or technological system, as well as subjective factors of the control process. We present the results of studying the impact of gaps of a technological system on the electrophysical parameters of polymer and composite materials. We studied samples of granular materials «Bimodal polypropylene» and «Basco» stabilizing additive which are used in production of UV-resistant films for packaging. It is shown that a resonance method with the possibility of using two- and three-electrode system is most appropriate when determining the electrophysical parameters of polymer materials, their multicomponent mixtures and the optimal frequency of exposure. Refined (determined with allowance for gaps) electrophysical data for the materials under study obtained at a frequency of 27.12 MHz and heating to 120°C are presented. Comparison of the results obtained with and without taking into account the impact of gaps revealed that the difference reaches up to 12 (for tan δ) and 9% (for ε) of their absolute value. Note that the parameter tan δ has the greatest effect on the heating efficiency. The optimal temperature of polymer heating at which tan δ reaches the maximum value is 50°C. The results obtained can be used to improve the quality of products produced from a wide range of multicomponent polymer and composite materials by optimizing the modes of their electrothermal processing.
Müellifi Bilinmeyen Bir Dâsitân-ı İsmâ‘îl Mesnevisi
Authors: Yılmaz Ayşe
Published: September 2024

Peygamber kıssaları, insanların sıradan hayatlarını etkileyen olağanüstülüklerle örülüdür ve içerisinde çeşitli değer yargıları barındırmaktadır. Bu nedenle sanatın bütün şubelerinde sıklıkla yer bulan kıssalar, edebiyatta da duygu yüklü metinlerin inşasını sağlar. İbrahim peygamberin bir çocuğu olması için Tanrı’ya adak adaması, oğlu İsmail dünyaya geldiğindeyse ahdini tutup en sevdiğini kurban etmesinin istenmesi hadisesi üzerine inşa edilen Dâsitân-ı İsmâ‘îl mesnevisi, bu çalışmanın temelini oluşturmaktadır. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Fatih Köksal Kütüphanesi Türkçe Yazmalar Kataloğu’nda Mec. 107/2 numarasıyla kayıtlı, müellifi meçhul bu mesnevi 196 beyit ve 12 dörtlükten oluşmuştur. Makalede nüsha farkları gösterilerek çeviri yazısı yapılan metnin şekil, üslup ve içerik özellikleri de incelemiştir.
EFFECT OF ASHTANGA YOGA PRACTICE ON PSYCHO-PHYSICAL FITNESS ON MEN
Authors: Naseev Kumar  , Kapruwan Vijendra Prakash
Published: September 2024

The aim of the study was to find out the effect of Ashtanga Yoga practice on psycho-physical fitness variables on men. For the purpose of the study 20 men from Vishwanand Yoga Kendra, Pune, Maharashtra were randomly selected as subjects for the study, The Single Group Experimental research design was framed for this study. The selected sample underwent one month of AshtangaYoga practice five days in a week for one-hour duration. Pre test and post-test were conducted on the selected psycho-physical fitness variables of men such as Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Flexibility, Body Mass Index. The mean, standard deviation and ‘t’ test were calculated, and the level of significance was set at 0.05. The results showed the significant mean difference in Anxiety level, Depression level, Stress level, Flexibility, and Fat level, of the subjects after 8 weeks of Ashtanga Yoga practice. In conclusion, it appeared that the Ashtanga Yoga practice program resulted in improvement of psycho-physical fitness in men.
REVIEW OF KAUTILYA’S ARTHASHASTRA
Authors: Patil Satish
Published: September 2024

Arthashastra is the oldest treatise on the composite government affairs. The Book has been described as a masterpiece, which covers a wide range of topics like Statecraft and issues of public administration encompassing politics, economics and administration. The principles of governance and Statecraft evolved and established in Arthashastra were followed by various rulers of India like Ashoka and Shivaji. The greatness of Koutilya, as has been observed by many scholars, is that he made the principles contained in his Arthashastra so applicable that even today find pertinence and utility. This article will focus on Contents of Arthashastra.
COVID-19 Döneminde Bireylerin İş Memnuniyetini Etkileyen Faktörlerin Stereotype Sıralı Regresyon Modeli ile Araştırılması
Authors: Alkan Ömer , Ünver Şeyda , Oktay Modoğlu Aslınur
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu tarafından 2020 ve 2021 yılında yapılmış olan Yaşam Memnuniyeti Araştırması’nın mikro veri setlerinden yararlanılarak Stereotype Sıralı Regresyon Modeli ile COVID-19 döneminde Türkiye’de bireylerin iş memnuniyetini etkileyen faktörleri belirlemektir. Model sonuçları incelendiğinde yaş, cinsiyet, medeni durum, eğitim düzeyi, sektör, işteki durum (ücretli, maaşlı veya yevmiyeli çalışan), mutluluk düzeyi, sağlık memnuniyeti, gelecekten umut durumu, dini inanç baskısı, hanehalkı büyüklüğü, mülkiyet durumu, konut oda sayısı, hane aylık geliri değişkenlerinin anlamlı olduğu görülmektedir. Çalışmada bireylerin yaşları arttıkça işlerinden memnun olma olasılığının arttığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Çalışmaya göre erkeklerin kadınlara göre işlerinden memnun olma olasılığının daha az olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Evlilerin bekârlara göre işlerinden memnun olma olasılığının daha az olduğu bulgusuna da ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca çalışmanın sonucuna göre kamu sektöründe çalışanların özel sektörde çalışanlara göre işlerinden memnun olma olasılığının daha az olduğu da tespit edilmiştir.
Analysis of the Economic Value of Environmental Services of Mangrove Ecosystem in Cendi Manik, Sekotong District, West Lombok Regency
Authors: Nuryadin Rusmin , Fitria Syawalina , Alim Sahrul , Wahyudi Rhojim , Amir Sadikin , Valentino Niechi
Published: September 2024

The area of mangrove ecosystems in West Nusa Tenggara Province continues to decline each year. One of the threatening factors that substantially contribute to such condition is socioeconomic activities of human beings in fulfilling their needs. An effort that can be made primarily to preserve the mangrove ecosystem is to quantify the economic value of environmental services provided by the mangrove ecosystem as a whole, so that the existence and sustainability of the mangrove ecosystem could be maintained. This research aims to calculate the total economic value of mangrove ecosystem services which indicate the four categories of ecosystem services including supporting services, provisioning services, regulatory services and cultural services. The research was carried out using a survey method by collecting data and information from location of this study to obtain actual data regarding the existence of the mangrove ecosystem. The results of the analysis show that the total economic value of mangrove ecosystem environmental services is 963,888,060/year. This value is divided into provider services (supply services) amounting to Rp. 153,002,250, regulatory services (arrangement services) Rp. 598,339,702, supporting services (support services) Rp. 2,243,250, and cultural services (cultural services) Rp. 210,308,857. The magnitude of the total economic value of mangrove ecosystem environmental services can be a reference for the government in determining compensation for services if there is degradation to mangrove ecosystem resources in the area.
Community Structure of Mollusca (Gastropoda and Bivalvia) at Toronipa Beach
Authors: Suluwi Hamsir , Afu La Ode Alirman , Rahmadani
Published: September 2024

Toronipa Beach is known to have high biodiversity, especially in the Mollusca community such as Gastropoda and Bivalvia. However, research on the distribution and abundance of Mollusca species in this area, especially related to environmental changes, is still limited. To fill this gap, an analysis study was conducted on the structure of the Toronipa Beach Mollusca community as a basis for effective conservation efforts. Data were collected through purposive sampling methods at three different locations, then analyzed using the Shannon-Wiener Index method, evenness index, and dominance index. The results showed that the North of Toronipa Beach had the highest diversity with a Simpson index of 0.91, followed by the West with 0.76, and the East with 0.75. These differences in diversity reflect variations in microhabitats, such as substrates, water flow, and human activities, which affect the distribution and abundance of species. This study highlights the importance of proper management and conservation to maintain biodiversity in Toronipa Beach and provides a basis for further studies on the impacts of the environment and climate change on coastal ecosystems.
The Effect of Honey on Lowering Blood Pressure in Hypertension Elderly at Werdha Theodora Nursing Home, Makassar
Authors: Ngutro Rania Hairunnisa , Mokhtar Shulhana , Khalid Nur Fadhillah , Royani Ida , Kanang Indah Lestari Daeng
Published: September 2024

Hypertension is a risk factor that contributes to the development of stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction and kidney failure. Even though in some cases the symptoms can be found, there are quite a few who think of it as just an ordinary disorder so they realize too late that hypertension is affected. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of giving honey in reducing blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension at the Theodora Makassar Nursing Home. This type of research is experimental with a cross-sectional design. The sampling technique was purposive sampling for 7 research subjects. Data was collected through primary data measuring blood pressure before and after administering forest honey with and/or without antihypertensive medication. The statistical test used is the paired T test. The results showed that the average systolic blood pressure before giving honey was 143.28 mmHg and after giving honey 134.14 mmHg. Then the diastolic blood pressure before honey was 82.14 mmHg and after honey 71.85 mmHg. The average systolic and diastolic blood pressure after administering honey was 134.14 mmHg and 71.85 mmHg. The statistical test results obtained a p-value of 0.018 for systolic blood pressure and a p-value of 0.011 for diastolic blood pressure (p<0.05). The conclusion is that giving honey is effective in reducing blood pressure in elderly people suffering from hypertension at the Theodora Makassar Nursing Home.
Literatur Review: Impact of Land Clearing for Palm Oil by Burning on Carbon Releases and Wildlife in Indonesia
Authors: Girsang Sahat Raja Marigo , Has Dini Hardiani , Daulay Auliya Putra , Sukartara Nirwansyah
Published: September 2024

Fires on palm oil plantations always occur in Indonesia, although they have decreased from 2015 to 2020. This happens because fires are a fast and easy way to clear and clear land. Fires in palm oil plantations can damage the environment and wildlife.  Knowing the impact on the environment and animals, this article searches for and collects the results of previous research using traditional literature review methods. The literature review results show that oil palm was initially an ornamental plant brought from Africa, then cultivated in the Bogor Botanical Gardens. Successful cultivation is then developed into plantation crops that have the potential to be widely cultivated in Indonesia. This causes an increase in the need for land to cultivate these plants. This increase in land demand causes fires to occur in Indonesia which impacts the release of carbon and wildlife. Carbon released from vegetation fires causes air pollution which results in environmental damage. These fires can also harm wildlife due to loss of habitat and food sources. To reduce the impact of fires, recommendations are given to increase CPO production without having to open new land, which can potentially increase forest and land fires. The recommended method is a partnership with oil palm farmers. This can meet CPO production needs for local and international markets without having to open new concessions. This method can also be used as an alternative to help oil palm farmers manage crops and improve the community's economy.
Effectiveness of Yoga to Improve Psychological Health in Geriatry: A Systematic Review
Authors: Hadiyati Fathmi , Nurjanah Suci , Iswari Putu Wika Pramesti , Syifa R.R. Ditya Mutiara
Published: September 2024

The elderly population brings about the appearance of multi disorder, physical or psychological health. These disorders may tried to be prevented before symptoms and improve the quality of life. This study aims to estimate the effectiveness of Yoga on the psychological health in geriatrics. The research design was systematic review, four electronics databases were searched up to January 2023. The review included Randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The main outcome was psychological health. The risk of bias was evaluated with  the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Data from the primary studies were combined using a random-effects model, and subgroup analysis was performed based on the type of exercise conducted. A total of 898 studies examined, there were five studies aged at least 60 years were included. The interventions had an average duration ranging from 6 to 12 weeks. The results indicated that significant differences were found in the effectiveness of yoga on psychological health in the elderly. Although there are various types of yoga that are given, the effect of yoga on psychological health in the elderly has a significant effect. It is necessary to adjust the type of yoga with the elderly population with various characteristics.
Reef Fish Abundance and Diversity at Marine Protected Area Gili Sulat and Gili Lawang, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Putra Nyoman Widi Artha , Paryono Paryono , Jefri Edwin
Published: September 2024

Gili Sulat and Gili Lawang have the potential to become a source of livelihood for the community due to their high biodiversity, where these two small islands can be used as a place for fisheries and ecotourism development. However, in West Nusa Tenggara itself there is still widespread destructive fishing which can affect the abundance of reef fish. Therefore, this research focuses on assessing the diversity and abundance of reef fish in the waters of Gili Sulat and Gili Lawang, Sambelia District, East Lombok Regency. This research was conducted from November 2023 to February 2024. Reef fish abundance data was collected using the UVC (Underwater Visual Census) method. The research results showed that there were 76 species, 38 genera and 16 families of reef fish in total at the six observation stations. The largest number of reef fish individuals is in the Pomacentridae family with 1180 individuals (0.79 ind/m2). The highest biomass of herbivorous fish and target fish is found in the Gili Sulat Sustainable Fisheries Zone, namely 2312.72 gr/m2, followed by the Gili Lawang Core Zone with a biomass value of 1221.32 gr/m2, while the Gili Lawang Utilization Zone has the lowest biomass value among all observation station.
Morphotype Analysis of Endophytic Fungus Isolated from Taxus sumatrana of Mount Singgalang, West Sumatra Region
Authors: Sari Wulan Komala , Periadnadi Periadnadi , Nurmiati Nurmiati
Published: September 2024

Taxus sp. plants in temperate climates like Europe and America have been extensively studied and identified as promising sources of endophytic microbes that produce anticancer compounds such as Taxol. These endophytic microbes exhibit high adaptability to the specific growing conditions of their host plants. Research has highlighted metabolic differences between tropical and temperate endophytes. The presence of Taxus sumatrana plants in tropical areas like Mount Singgalang in West Sumatra, Indonesia was subjected to explore potential new sources of bioactive compounds from tropical microbes. This research aims to identify the morphotypes of endophytic fungi isolated from the barks of Taxus sumatrana plants originating from Mount Singgalang. The method used is small pieces of the inner bark of Taxus sumatrana were placed on the surface of growth medium (PDA). The small hyphae emerging from the piece of plant samples were regularly monitored for the morphological characteristics of the colony and conidia structure. Each fungal culture was checked for purity and transferred to another PDA plate by the hyphal tip method. The investigation isolated two endophytic fungi from the bark of Taxus sumatrana: Pestalotiopsis microspora and Neopestalotiopsis sp.
Antimicrobial Activity of Soaked and Boiled Jengkol Fruit Skin Extract against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans
Authors: Nurmiati Nurmiati , Periadnadi Periadnadi , Apriyelita Annisa
Published: September 2024

Jengkol (Archidendron jiringa) fruit skin contains saponin, tannin, flavonoid, and phenolic compounds which act as antimicrobials in inhibiting and killing microbial. This research aimed to analyze the differences in various jengkol fruit skin extracts in antimicrobial activity against test microbes, as well as to analyze the total phenolic content and total saponin content in each jengkol fruit skin extract. The research method was carried out using an experimental method. Factor A extract (soaking and boiling) and Factor B Microbe (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans). The results of this research showed that extracts from soaking and boiling of jengkol fruit skin provided different inhibitory effects on the growth of S. aureus, E. coli, C. albicans. The best extraction method that produces the largest zone of inhibition for test microbes is boiling extract. The extract with the highest total phenolic content is boiling extract with a total phenolic content of 7.517 mgGAE/ml. The extract with the highest total saponin content is boiling extract with a total saponin content of 16.11%.
Abundance and Distribution Patterns of Oysters (Saccostrea cucullata) in the Bagek Kembar Mangrove Area, West Lombok
Authors: Umami Lia , Karnan Karnan , Santoso Didik
Published: September 2024

An invertebrate critter called Saccostrea cucullata is typically found adhering to substrates like rocks and mangrove roots. The purpose of this study is to ascertain S. cucullata's abundance and distribution patterns. This study was carried out at West Lombok's Bagek Kembar Sekotong Natural Mangrove Area in February 2024. The samples were observed using the 5 x 5 m quadratic transect approach. To ascertain S. cucullata abundance and dispersion patterns, descriptive analysis was performed on the data. According to the study's findings, station I had the greatest abundance (1.81 Ind/m2), while station III had the lowest (0.95 Ind/m2). S. cucullata exhibits a clustered and uniform distribution pattern in certain areas. In the research region, temperature, salinity, and pH are the main factors affecting S. cucullata abundance and dispersion pattern, respectively.
Ujung Kulon National Park Ecotourism as a Form of Public Conservation and Education Strategy for Endangered Animals: Literature Review
Authors: Fauziah Firza , Istiqomah Risci Afif , Saputri Dina Anggun , Wakhidah Anisatu Z.
Published: September 2024

The oldest national park in Indonesia is Ujung Kulon National Park and is the last habitat of Javan Rhinoceros and other endangered animals. Habitat degradation and overexploitation are the main factors in the extinction of endangered animals. The condition is getting worst because the lack of public awareness about the importance of conserving endangered animals and their habitats. The method for conducting this research was based on the literature study. The results of this research indicate that strategic conservation actions will be implemented through conservation management practices such as: (1) development of JRSCA for the Javan rhinoceros, (2) effectiveness of TNUK management, (3) intensification of protection and patrols, (4) law enforcement, (5) education and involvement of local communities, (6) development of ecotourism, (7) development of Mount Honje as a habitat for the Javan rhino, (8) rhino research program including population surveys, biological and ecological research, (9) translocation and release of the Javan Rhino to develop the Javan Rhino population which is decrease. Educational programs that can be carried out are: (1) Art books, (2) Educational Games Based on Android, (3) Illustrated books, (4) Merchandise, (5) TNUK endangered animal conservation campaigns.
Conservation of Food, Medicinal and Dyes Crops Based on Local Community Wisdom in Mareje Village, West Lombok
Authors: Jupri Ahmad , Isrowati Isrowati , Anggraeni Marsella , Pibiputri Heppy Tasya , Riski Tita Nia Ananda , Darussalam Abdul Azis , Mutma’innah Elfira , Apriadi Rhandy Asmi , Yulianti Yulianti
Published: September 2024

Mareje Village, located in Sheet District, West Lombok Regency, NTB, Indonesia, is one of five villages and sub-districts in the Sheet District area. Nature protection is carried out to care for and protect natural resources, including flora, fauna, ecosystems and the environment. It involves a series of actions to ensure the sustainability and balance of ecosystems and natural habitats. This research aims to identify various food, medicinal and dye plants that have long been part of the conservation practices of the Mareje Village community. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with data collected through trusted online sources, as well as interviews and questionnaires with local residents. The research results show that the people of Mareje Village still rely on various plants as a source of food, dyes and medicine. This includes rice, corn, cassava, taro, long beans, peanuts, green beans, and sweet potatoes for food; turmeric, pandan, katuk leaves, butterfly pea flowers, and dragon fruit for coloring; as well as white binahong, cat's whiskers, castor leaves, Chinese betel leaves, katuk leaves, black turmeric, bridal flowers, and horsewhip for medicine.
Reforestation Impact: Contrasting Carbon Stock and Biodiversity of Clove in Monoculture and Mixed Gardens Over 25 Years
Authors: Avianto Yovi , Noviyanto Amir , Sidiq Muhamad Fajar , Hernowo Hernowo , Pratama Ananta Bayu
Published: September 2024

Tropical forests, vital for absorbing CO2 and maintaining ecosystem balance, are threatened by deforestation and unsustainable agricultural practices. Mixed garden or clove agroforestry systems, which combine clove cultivation with other crops, offer a sustainable alternative to traditional monoculture practices. This study aims to assess the biomass potential, carbon storage, and biodiversity in clove monoculture and mixed garden systems. The research was conducted in February 2024 at smallholder clove plantations and secondary forests in Pesaren, Sukorejo, Kendal, Central Java. The study involved primary data collection on clove monoculture and mixed garden systems using standardized plot sampling techniques. Biomass, carbon storage and carbon sequestration was calculated through field measurements utilizing allometric equations, while biodiversity was assessed using the Shannon-Wiener index based on species richness and evenness within the sampled plots. The mixed garden system closely approximates secondary forests in terms of biomass, carbon storage, CO2 sequestration, biodiversity, and species evenness, with respective values of 100.36 tons/ha, 47.17 tons/ha, 173.11 tons/ha, 2.837, and 0.91. In contrast, the clove monoculture system recorded the lowest values across all parameters: 67.03 tons/ha for biomass, 31.50 tons/ha for carbon storage, and 115.61 tons/ha for CO2 sequestration, with a dominance of one species and a Shannon-Wiener index and evenness value of 0. These results highlight the superior ecological benefits of mixed garden systems over monoculture clove plantations.
Growth Response of Cocoa Seedlings (Theobroma cacao L.) in several Combinations of Planting Media and Trichoderma sp. as Biological Fertilizer
Authors: Erfandari Ovy , Azis Abdul , Nurmayanti Sri , Sudirman Albertus , Sahara Ella
Published: September 2024

Indonesia is the third largest cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) producing country in the world. In 2019 cocoa production in Lampung was 58,852 tons with a plantation area of 79,356 ha, in 2020 it was 58,623 tons with an area of 79,469 ha and in 2021 58,414 tons with an area of 77,174 ha. One of the reasons for this decline in production is plant pest organisms (OPT), namely fruit rot disease caused by the pathogen Pytophthora palmivora. Use of Trichoderma sp. can increase plant resistance and growth and act as a biological controller outside and inside the soil. The research was carried out on the grounds of the Lampung State Polytechnic from August to November 2023. This research aims to determine the effect of planting media and administration of Trichoderma sp. on the growth of cocoa seedlings. The method used was a Randomized Block Design (RAK) with 4 treatments and 4 replications so that there were 16 experimental units. Treatment P0 consisted of: Top Soil (Control), P1 Top Soil + Compost Fertilizer (2:1), P2 Top Soil + Trichoderma sp. (50:1), P3 Top Soil + Compost + Trichoderma sp. (50:25:1). The results of the research on treatments P3, P2 and P1 affected plant height, number of leaves and stem diameter. The P3 treatment showed the best results for the variables plant height 39.50 cm, number of leaves 21.58 and leaf area 37.79 cm2. Treatment P2 showed the best results for the stem diameter variable of 0.66 cm.
Effectiveness of Using Warm Water to Reduce Primary Dysmenorrhea Pain Intensity in Grade X Female Students
Authors: Susilawati Susilawati , Halimatusyadih Leni , Fairuza Filda , Janah Euis Nida Farhatul
Published: September 2024

The maturation of sexual organs for reproduction marks the beginning of the adolescent phase, which is a crucial stage in human development. The onset of menstruation is a sign of reproductive organ maturity in female adolescents (Menarche). The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of using warm water compresses on the intensity of reducing primary dysmenorrhea in grade X female students. A sample of sixty respondents was used in this quasi-experimental study, which utilized a one-group, one-test, and one-control design. The Wilcoxon test was used to conduct an analysis and observation sheets were used to collect data. The study's findings had a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05, which was significantly lower than the significant result of 5%, therefore the conclusion is that Ha is accepted, which means that there is an effectiveness of using warm water compresses on reducing pain intensity during primary dysmenorrhea in grade X female students at SMAN2 Rangkabitung in 2024. The conclusion is that the intensity of primary dysmenorrhea pain can be eliminated with warm water compresses.
Resveratrol: A Potential Active Compound for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Authors: Saraswati Ni Wayan Citra Ayu , Nugraha Gede Rama Hardy , Retnaningsih Ekawaty , Afifah Fiza , Firdaus Silmi , Mutia Baiq Marceliya Anjani , Mukhlishah Neneng Rachmalia Izzatul
Published: September 2024

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic intestinal disorder consisting of Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). The highest prevalence of IBD is found in Asia and the cases often occur in the 15-35 group of age. Conventional therapy options that are commonly used have some side effects that impact IBD patients. Therefore, it is necessary to look for new strategies in order to treat IBD regarding their effectiveness, affordability and achieving minimum side effects. Resveratrol, a natural non-flavonoid polyphenolic compound, is commonly found in grapes and various types of berries. It is known to potentially overcome inflammation in IBD through various mechanisms including acting as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory effects, and its ability to influence the gut microbiota. This study is aiming for explaining and reviewing further mainly on resveratrol’s extraction method and its mechanism of actions to improve IBD. The resources for this study are done by searching through PubMed, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, MDPI, and Google Scholar with keywords (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) AND (Resveratrol), ⁠(Incidence and Prevalence) of Inflammatory Bowel Disease across Asia, (Threat) AND (Therapy) AND (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), (Bioactive) AND (Therapy) AND (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), (Extraction) AND (Method) AND (Resveratrol), and (Pathophysiology) AND (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). Based on evidence found on resveratrol’s benefits, this compound is apparently promising to alternatively treat IBD, but still needs more research to support its effectiveness.