bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SOSIALISASI DAN PELATIHAN SISTEM PEMASARAN BAGI PELAKU UMKM GUNA MENDORONG TERCIPTANYA DIGITAL MARKETING DI KELURAHAN RUNGKUT TENGAH
Authors: Badriyah Annisa Lailatul , Wati Novi Rahma , Adelia Rizka Sheila Sabina , Rohman Muhammad Handi , Lumbanraja Kevin Austin
Published: April 2024

Perkembangan teknologi informasi menimbulkan adanya perubahan kultur atau kebiasaan masyarakat dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. E-commerce dan marketplace banyak dimanfaatkan oleh para pelaku Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) yang dimana dapat memberikan pengaruh perkembangan dalam penjualan produk-produk mereka. Sosialisasi dan pelatihan sistem pemasaran dilakukan oleh Kelompok 90 KKN-T MBKM Universitas Pembangunan “Veteran” Jawa Timur yang melalui beberapa tahap antara lain adalah penyusunan proposal, survei, pengurusan kerjasama mitra, mempersiapkan materi, bahan, dan alat untuk sosialisasi dan pelatihan, dan kemudian pelaksanaan sosialisasi dan pelatihan. Dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini memiliki sejumlah program kerja guna membantu UMKM yang terdapat di Kelurahan Rungkut Tengah. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat melalui sosialisasi dan pelatihan sistem pemasaran untuk para pelaku UMKM yang ada di Kecamatan Rungkut Tengah ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kesadaran UMKM Kecamatan Rungkut tengah akan pentingnya Digital Marketing di era sekarang ini.  Para Pelaku UMKM Kelurahan ungkut Tengah tertarik akan digitalisasi sistem pemasaran, sehingga dibimbing untuk mulai menggunakan media sosial lainnya sebagai wadah untuk mereka mempromosikan usaha mereka, seperti Shopee Food dan Go-Food.
PENDAMPINGAN UMKM KUE BASAH DI KELURAHAN GUNUNG ANYAR MELALUI DESAIN LOGO, KEMASAN, DAN MERK
Authors: Indy Millani Alief , Layli Rani Maghfiratul , Putri Sukma Alexander , Calvin Calvin
Published: April 2024

Kemasan merupakan salah satu hal yang diperhatikan oleh para konsumen ketika membeli sebuah produk. Sehingga kemasan dalam sebuah makanan atau minuman menjadi salah satu tolak ukur produk tersebut dapat dilirik oleh pelanggan. Sehingga diperlukan pengetahuan mengenai Desain Logo, Kemasan, dan Merk. Untuk hal tersebut maka dilakukan kegiatan PKM (Pengabdian Kegiatan Masyarakat) untuk mendampingi UMKM dalam pembuatan kemasan. Salah satu UMKM yang dituju adalah UMKM Kue Basah Bu Tri yang masih menjual produknya tanpa menggunakan kemasan yang disertai logo dan merk.Kegiatan ini menggunakan metode pendampingan dengan alur kegiatan pengarahan mengenai label dan merk, pembuatan label dan merk, pembuatan produk, dan pengemasan produk menggunakan label dan merk yang baru.Sehingga dalam kegiatan PKM ini diharapkan dapat memberikan pengetahuan mengenai label dan merk serta mempraktekkannya langsung pada UMKM yang bersangkutan.
IMPLEMENTASI KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA (K3): PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT KEPADA UNIT KEGIATAN MAHASISWA PENCAK SILAT
Authors: Mirza Muhammad Navis
Published: April 2024

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in Pencak Silat, a traditional martial art, is essential to ensure safety and well-being of practitioners during training and competitions. OHS in sports refers to a set of measures and practices designed to identify, prevent, and reduce risks of injury or health damage that may arise during activities. Pencak Silat is a martial art with deep roots in the cultural heritage of Southeast Asian countries, particularly Indonesia. It involves combat movements such as strikes, kicks, throws, and grappling, which can lead to injuries if not performed correctly or without appropriate protective gear. Community Service to participants in pencak silat student activity unit is carried out at 10 June & 17 June 2023 using training method that highlighting key points regarding OHS in Pencak Silat such as, risk assesment, protective equipment, provision of safe facilities, adequate supervision, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement. The output of this community service is publication in scientific journals & Poltekun pencak silat participants can gain knowledge of OHS to be applied when practicing or competing. By emphasizing OHS in Pencak Silat, a safe and healthy environment can be created, allowing practitioners to train and compete with confidence, enhance their skills, and promote Pencak Silat as a whole.
PEMBINAAN KOMPETISI SAINS MADRASAH (KSM) SEBAGAI BENTUK PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT DI BIDANG PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Latifah Eny , Yusuf Yusuf
Published: April 2024

Program Kementrian Agama Republik Indonesia dalam rangka meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan yang terintegrasi dengan nilai-nilai agama salah satunya adalah Kompetisi Sains Madrasah (KSM). Sebagai wujud pengabdian kepada masyarakat dalam peningkatan kualitas pendidikan yang ada perlu adanya pembinaan dalam mendorong program KSM yang ada. Tujuan pengabdian adalah untuk memberikan pembinaan bagi siswa tingkat Madrasah Ibtidaiyah dalam KSM dalam bidang IPA dan Matematika Integrasi Agama. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat adalah (1) Pembinaan diberikan kepada dalam bentuk pemberian materi, uji coba dan evaluasi; (2) Pembinaan dalam bentuk dampingan dalam memberikan motivasi dan arahan dalam mengikuti KSM; dan (3) Pembinaan dapat memberikan dampak positif khususnya siswa yang mengikuti KSM dan Lembaga Pendidikan pada umumnya dalam meningkatkan kualitas dalam bidang pendidikan
POTENSI KONSERVASI ARSITEKTUR UNTUK KAWASAN WISATA KAMPUNG ARAB DI CIREBON
Authors: Prayuko Bregas Vikri , Arif Kamal Abdullah , Herwindo Rahadhian Prajudi , Purnama Mimie , Pangestu Mira Dewi , Purnama Iwan , Nurhidayah Nurhidayah , Grasella Patricia , Lisa Teresa , Ramadhan Gibran
Published: April 2024

Kawasan Panjunan Cirebon merupakan salah satu kawasan yang memiliki nilai sejarah yang penting dalam perkembangan kota Cirebon. Panjunan memiliki bangunan cagar budaya Masjid Merah Panjunan, yang dibangun sejak 1480 dan merupakan salah satu masjid tertua di Cirebon. Kawasan ini juga hidup dan memiliki peran penting pada zaman kolonialisme Indonesia. Tidak heran bahwa bangunan-bangunan yang ada di kawasan ini sangat beragam.  Hal tersebut nampak dalam studi langgam yang disandingkan dengan keadaan visual (tampak) bangunan pada kawasan Panjunan. Dengan demikian beberapa bangunan yang ada di kawasan ini memiliki potensi konservasi arsitektur. Upaya konservasi arsitektur dapat dilakukan dengan menentukan bangunan-bangunan yang berpotensi untuk dikonservasi berdasarkan tampaknya, dilanjutkan dengan usulan penerapan adaptive reuse untuk bangunan terpilih, serta mendeskripsikan potensi revitalisasi cagar budaya yang ada di sana. Beberapa bangunan terpilih memiliki potensi konservasi dapat dipugar difungsikan secara optimal. Upaya yang dilakukan tidak hanya mendukung konservasi arsitektur melainkan juga dapat mendukung keadaan ekonomi, sosial budaya, bahkan pariwisata kawasan Panjunan, Cirebon. Potensi konservasi akan terjadi secara maksimal jika diupayakan juga revitalisasi pada cagar budaya yang ada pada kawasan Panjunan yang kini kurang mendapatkan perhatian. Dengan dilakukannya revitalisasi, value atau nilai dari cagar budaya tersebut dapat meningkat. Kawasan Panjunan dengan langgam bangunan yang beragam menjadi semakin menarik dengan potensi konservasi arsitekturnya. Dengan demikian perkembangan kawasan selanjutnya juga diharapkan dapat berdampingan dengan upaya konservasinya sehingga tetap dapat melestarikan peninggalan sejarah yang membentuk identitas kawasan dari dulu hingga kini.
ANALYZING INSTAGRAM CONTENTS TO UNCOVER THE COLLABORATIVE PROCESS OF VALUE CREATION FOR THE MOST FAVORED FOOD PREFERENCES WITHIN GUJARAT'S CULINARY LANDSCAPE
Authors: Chandrapal Jayant
Published: April 2024

Present study explores the Instagram content to uncover the intricate process of collaboration that contributes to value co-creation for the most favored food preferences within Gujarat's culinary landscape. Conceptual content analysis led to manifestation of the concept of interest from the latent one. Evaluating the number of followers, image/video posts, hashtags, likes, comments, and shares emphasizes the significance of influencer marketing, user engagement, value co-creation, and brand awareness as essential themes with regards to preferences for most favoured food dishes across various categories typically include: Fine dine, Café, Street foods, Deserts etc. This content analysis posed a research question about Video posts vs. Image posts - Which format, between videos and images generate more clicks hence drive more engagement within the realm of Instagram? Further it laid a foundation for the further study about the magnitude of user engagement and value co-creation across demographics.
IMPACT OF T.V. COMMERCIALS ON INVESTMENT BEHAVIOUR OF WOMEN IN INDIA
Authors: Joshi Heena
Published: April 2024

The research explores the influence of TV commercials on the investment behavior of women in India. It acknowledges the evolving role of women in the workforce, with a focus on the 51.44% employability rate in 2022. The article highlights factors affecting women's investment choices, such as risk aversion, reliance on others for decisions, and financial literacy gaps. It discusses the impact of TV commercials on shaping consumer behavior, noting a historical bias in investment-related ads favouring men. Despite positive changes, the research emphasizes the importance of encouraging women in financial activities for achieving gender equality in India.
Perlindungan Pemerintah kepada Masyarakat terhadap Kosmetik Ilegal yang Beredar di Indonesia
Authors: Dewiadjie Shindy Ariesta , Azaria G.J Raisa , Parwati Tuntun
Published: April 2024

Intisari

Artikel konseptual ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana cara perlindungan yang dilakukan oleh pemerintahan kepada masyarakat terhadap kosmetik ilegal yang masih banyak beredar di Indonesia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan Yuridis Normatif dengan spesifikasi penelitian bersifat Deskriptif Analitis. Perolehan data yaitu dengan cara menelaah teori-teori, konsep-konsep, asas-asas hukum serta peraturan perundang-undangan yang berhubungan dengan penelitian ini. Dari hasil penelitian ini, diperoleh simpulan bahwa Perlindungan hukum bagi konsumen yang menggunakan kosmetik tanpa izin edar dari BPOM, diatur dalam UUPK No.8 Tahun 1999 dan UUKesehatan No. 36 Thn 2009, sedangkan akibat hukum bagi pelanggar izin edar dapat di kenakan sanksi, berupa sanksi administratif dan sanksi pidana sesuai yang diatur dalam UUPK No.8 Thn 1999, Peraturan BPOM No.12 Thn 2020, Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan No.1175/Menkes/Per/XII/2010, UUKesehatan Nomor 36 Thn 2009. 

Kata Kunci: BPOM, Izin edar, Kosmetik Ilegal, Perlindungan Masyarakat
Efek Terapi Penggunaan AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) Sebagai Chemical Exfoliating pada Produk Kosmetik
Authors: Dewiadjie Shindy Ariesta , Gadis Jelita Raisa Azaria , Parwati Tuntun
Published: April 2024

Intisari

Produk farmasi khususnya pada kosmetik yang mengandung AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) telah sering digunakan dalam praktik klinik kecantikan terutama sebagai agen chemical exfoliating untuk meningkatkan keindahan dan mengatasi berbagai permasalahan pada kulit. Sebuah tinjauan literatur Dermatology dan Cosmetic Science di lakukan untuk mengidentifikasi penelitian klinis pada kulit wajah seseorang sehingga didapatkan evaluasi efek dan potensi beberapa penelitian AHA dalam perawatan kulit. Didapatkan hasil efek terapi AHA pada beberapa penelitian yang sudah di lakukan baik dalam emulsi dan larutan dapat mengatasi adanya jerawat yang membaik secara signifikan pada kulit wajah. Dengan adanya efek penggunaan AHA sebagai agen chemical exfoliating untuk membantu menghilangkan sel kulit mati seperti mengatasi adanya kerutan dan jerawat, maka sekarang ini banyak dapat diaplikasikan dalam produk kosmetik yang beredar luas di masyarakat.

Kata kunci: AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid), Chemical exfoliating, Kosmetik
Aktivitas Antibakteri Jamur Lingzhi Terhadap Bakteri Salmonella typhi: A Literature Review
Authors: Viantika Sindy Indra , Solihah Hadi Rotus , Smith Zakinah , Avriani Rahma Dita , Dewi Lela Kumala Sari , Hasanah Maulidya , Pratiwi Ajeng , Ramadhani Dea Silvia , Andini Atika Wahyu , Azaria Amira Zanuba , Handrianto Prasetyo
Published: April 2024

Indonesia merupakan negara dengan keanekaragaman hayati yang sangat tinggi. Negara Indonesia memiliki tanah yang subur karena letak geografisnya yang berada di kawasan tropis, sehingga memiliki banyak hasil pertanian, salah satunya adalah tumbuhan jamur. Ganoderma lucidum merupakan jamur yang banyak digunakan untuk penelitian baik dari segi aktivitas biologis maupun efek farmakologisnya Ganoderma lucidum adalah sumber yang sangat berharga dari zat aktif biologis yang dapat digunakan sebagai antibakteri atau antimikroba. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri Ganoderma lucidum terhadap bakteri Salmonella typhi dengan berbagai macam pelarut pada metode difusi cakram. Desain penelitian ini adalah literature review. Peneliti melakukan pencarian naskah melalui database resmi dan sumber pustaka yang relevan dengan topik penelitian. Jumlah artikel yang diresume adalah 3 artikel nasional dan 2 artikel internasional.

Berdasarkan hasil resume ke lima artikel tersebut diketahui bahwa ekstrak jamur lingzhi (Ganoderma lucidum) dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Salmonella sp. Zona hambat terbesar dengan kategori kuat sebesar 20.60 mm diperoleh dengan menggunakan metode uji antibakteri difusi kertas cakram. Metode ekstraksi yang digunakan adalah soxhletasi dengan konsentrasi ekstrak 40μg/ml dan menggunakan pelarut aseton. Zona hambat terkecil kategori sangat lemah sebesar 0 mm diperoleh dengan konsentrasi ekstrak 50mg/ml yang menggunakan metode difusi kertas cakram dan pelarut etilasetat. Perlu dilakukan pengujian ulang untuk membandingkan aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak Ganoderma lucidum terhadap bakteri Salmonella typhi dengan jenis pelarut dan konsentrasi yang berbeda.
Analisis Kepuasan Pasien terhadap Pelayanan Kefarmasian di Puskesmas II Denpasar Selatan
Authors: Arini Heny Dwi
Published: April 2024

Pelayanan kefarmasian merupakan salah satu layanan yang diberikan kepada pasien di puskesmas. Evaluasi mutu pelayanan puskesmas perlu dilakukan untuk menilai serta dapat mencapai standar yang ditentukan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui tingkat kepuasan pasien terhadap pelayanan kefarmasian serta dimensi apa saja yang dapat mempengaruhi tingkat kepuasan pasien di Puskesmas II denpasar selatan tahun 2023. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan rancangan cross sectional. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling pada sampel yang sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Pengukuran kepuasan pelayanan menggunakan metode SERVQUAL. Analisis data meliputi karakteristik demografi pasien, tingkat kepuasan pelayanan kefarmasian, serta dimensi yang mempengaruhi kepuasan pasien.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kepuasan pelayanan farmasi pada Puskesmas II Denpasar Selatan masih tergolong belum memuaskan, yang ditunjukkan dengan nilai gap/selisih secara keseluruhan sebesar -0,137 dan setiap dimensi juga masih menunjukkan nilai gap/selisih dengan nilai negatif, yakni dimensi bukti fisik (tangible) (-0,142), dimesi kehandalan (reliability) (-0,155), dimensi daya tanggap (responsivennes) (-0,134), dimensi asuransi (assurance) (-0,118) dan dimensi empati (emphaty) (-0,137). Berdasarkan hasil diagram kartesius, dimensi yang perlu ditingkatkan oleh Puskesmas II Denpasar Selatan adalah dimensi kehandalan (reliability).
MAKING HAND SANITIZER FROM NATURAL MATERIALS AN EFFORT TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN TEGALWANGI VILLAGE
Authors: Widyani Retno , Kartini Nuri , Widyani Pahla , Perwitasari Fitri Dian
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this PKM activity is to train in making natural hand sanitizers to overcome scarcity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Partners in high school students in Tegal Wangi Village, Cirebon Regency. The method of transferring knowledge and technology with the stages of activities: 1) material briefing, 2) manufacturing practices, and 3) evaluation. The results of this activity are 1) students can understand well the technique of making hand-sanitizers with natural ingredients, this can be seen from the indicator of increasing ability to reach 80%, 2) the skills to make natural hand-sanitizers from natural ingredients, and 3) the availability of natural hand-sanitizer products in the high school environment Tegal Wangi Village, Cirebon Regency. Hand sanitizer-making training activities need to be carried out regularly by utilizing available natural ingredients.
The Global natural factors that are limiting the plant production
Authors: Јањић Васкрсија , Пржуљ Ново
Published: April 2024

Agricltural areas of the world occupy 37.67% of the total land area. Areas suitable for agricultural production are very small – it has been cultivated only 10.89% of the land area in the world, whereas only 3% is highly productive and large parts of the areas are in adverse conditions. According to that criterion, it can be stated that the world is medium rich with agricultural areas. Almost one third of the total agricultural areas or even less is arable lands. The largest part of the arable lands has been in America (30.58%) and Asia (29.18%) and the smallest part is in Europe (5.82%), Oceania (11.46%) and Africa (20.68%). In the world the arable lands occupied 29.92% of total agricultural areas. The participation of the arable lands in total land areas represents the insignificant part of the land, from 5% to 16%. Different soils are used at the different degree for the food production. It can be genarally said that soils of better physical and chemical propertie, such as chernozem soil, red-yellowish tropical soil, terra rosa and alluvial are used for the agricultural production at the higher degree even though only 50% or even less of the total area is used. If arable land per capita is taken as an important indicator of how that country is rich with arable land, then it can be noticed that all the continents, except Asia, are below the world’s average. According to that, Europe is richer than Africa and Asia with 0.40 ha per capita. The world average of the arable land per capita is 0.21 and America (0.40), Afica (0.22) and Europe (0.40) is above this average. The poorest continent is Asia with 0.13 ha of arable land per capita. The arable land has been decreasing, and it is onlu 0.21 ha per capita in the world and 1.05 ha per active capita. Pupulation, particularly in the countries where the number of family members is not planned, is increasing which causes the disbalance between the population needs and available amount of foodstuff. Food production in the world has been taking place in different areas but quite often there is not a correlation between the population and agrictural production. Plant production has never been in such complex relationships as it is nowadays since very important cultivated plants such as corn, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, sugar cane and others, wich have been used only as the food for humans and feed for domestic animals, are now used for production of bioethanol and biodiesel in the high percentage (even up to 40% of the production). Yields of important cultivated plants in the last 50 years are increased. The largest increase of the yields in this period is achieved with soybean, then corn, rice and wheat. Increasing the arable lands, growing the high yielding varieties and hybrids and intensifying the production can provide the sufficient amounts of food even for the porest countries in the world, but economical, political and other reasons are an obstacle for undisturbed production and marketing of the plant products in the world.
Мaize hybrids for grain and silage in agro-ecological conditions of the Republic of Srpska
Authors: Мilić Vеsnа , Dоliјаnоvić Žеlјkо , Đurđić Igоr , Gоvеdаricа Brаnkа
Published: April 2024

Maize is used in human and animal nutrition, in industrial processing (nutritional products, pharmaceutical industry, alcohol industry, chemical industry, textile industry). Economical significance of maize is derived from its yield, namely its total production of grain maize, as well as silage. Today, together with potatoes and sugar cane, maize is used for production of bioethanol, a very important source of renewable energy. Maize is grown worldwide on surfaces of 192,05 million ha, on which around 1,108 billion tonnes of grain is produced. The largest producers of genetically modified corn in the world are USA, Brasil, Argentina, while in the EU GM corn is grown in Spain and Portugal. Maize is the most important field crop in the Republic of Srpska and is grown on 46.7 % of sown areas. In a ten-year period (2008-2017) the least growing area on which the maize was grown were in 2012 (120,901 ha), and the largest in 2008 (148,539 ha). The limiting factor in achieving high yield are meteoroidal conditions (high temperatures, draught or excessive rainfall) because of which average yield variation is from 2.7 to 5.3 t ha-1 . The biggest cereals and maize production in Republic of Srpska, the one of 1,657,556 tonnes, was achieved in 2016 which, compared to 2015 was an increase of 46%, or 520,000 tonnes, and was affected by a record breaking maize production of 1.178.423 tonnes. In organic corn production the sweet and popcorn are the most bred. The improvement in agricultural production mostly depends on perfecting the existing and developing the new and appropriate technical solutions. The accent is increased on protection of the environment, production of healthy and quality food and decrease in production expenses, and all of this can be achieved by applying the conservation treatment of soil. Growing corn in complete and regular crop rows, especially in which there are legume plants, can significantly affect the decrease in weediness and increase in grain yield. The corn is often grown in combined sowing with other plants, most often with soy, beans and fodder pumpkin. Maize breeding in past period created many hybrids, which enabled a permanent yield increase. The methods of conventional breeding are efficient but slow in creating a germplasm tolerant on existing range of climate conditions and are not suitable for rapid improvement of multiple stress tolerance. Molecular breeding enables increase in speed and efficiency of breeding. The only institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina which deals with breeding and creating new species and hybrids of grown plants, adapted to local agroecological conditions is the PI Agricultural Institute, Banja Luka. So far, the Institute created nine maize hybrids, the most significant being BL 43.
Pasture systems and forage production in agro-ecological conditions of the Republic of Srpska
Authors: Simić Aleksandar
Published: April 2024

Meadows and pastures, especially in the hilly-mountain area, are one of the basic ways of land utilization. Pastures are the main source of sustainable livestock production in the Republic of Srpska, as well as significant factor in conserving plant genetic biodiversity and protecting soil from erosion. Permanent or natural grasslands occupy about 350 thousand hectares of nearly one million hectares of agricultural land in the Republic of Srpska, representing about 30% of the area. Most of the natural meadows and pastures are located in hilly and mountain areas. Overall, the grasslands of the central Balkans are lowproductive and of unsatisfactory forage quality. In areas where there is no mowing and no fertilization, more than half of the grassland biomass can be produced from forbs (low quality herbs or weeds). The availability of permanent grassland nutrients has a strong impact on the biodiversity of plant species, the coverage and dominance of individual species in plant cover. Generally, the conditions in meadows and pastures in the Republic of Srpska are unsatisfactory because production potential is underutilized at all. Negative impacts such as infrastructure development and habitat destruction, overgrazing, eutrophication, overuse of rare and endangered species, discontinuation of traditional use and depopulation have led to the qualitative and quantitative changes in grasslands in the Republic of Srpska. Reduced production potential of natural meadows and pastures is also caused by the long-term effects of erosion, the impact of adverse climatic factors on areas under grasslands and improper management and use of grasslands. Improvement of the production potential of these grasslands can be achieved through fertilization with different amounts and types of organic and mineral fertilizers. Current practices and research have shown the positive effects of organic fertilizers, combined with moderate amounts of mineral fertilizers, for use in meadows and pastures.
Contemporary Separation Processes for Insulation of Plant Extract for Food and Pharmaceutical Process Engineering
Authors: Lisichkov Kiril , Kuvendžiev Stefan , Marinkovski Mirko
Published: April 2024

We live in a time that imposes a general ecological struggle for a healthier and better life. Exhaustive lifestyles require a rapid increase in research in the food industry, in order to improve food quality and to respond to the demands of the human organism. Consumers demand from the modern chemical industry to develop new technologies that will fit with the general modern and environmentally friendly trends in the world, that produce finished products in accordance with strict ecological criteria (Lisichkov et al., 2017). The significance and prospect of natural antioxidants in the production of healthy food is indicated by a large number of scientists and nutritionists around the world. In pharmacy, a relationship was established between free oxygen radicals and their influence on the pathogenesis of arteriosclerosis, cancer, increased blood pressure and heart disease on the one hand, and antioxidants and free radicals on the other (Lisichkov and Najdenova, 2005). The problem of isolating natural plant antioxidants is quite complicated. In fact, they are particularly sensitive to elevated temperatures, oxygen from the air, light and various types of organic solvents. Hence, there is a need for finding alternative separation procedures for the isolation of bioactive components (Najdenova and Lisichkov, 2005). In contrast to classical extraction, alternative extraction methods (ultrasonic extraction, microwave extraction, supercritical fluid extraction) have a number of advantages over classical, primarily of practical and ecological character. These unconventional extraction procedures take place under favorable operational conditions (low temperatures) and with the use of safe, green solvents, whereby a large amount of energy for regenerating solvents is not used (Lisichkov and Kuvendziev, 2009). The purpose of this work is to present the application of precise process ecotechnological procedures for the isolation of bioactive compounds from selected matrices of plant origin.
Modern methods of preserving and packaging meat and meat products
Authors: Grujić Radoslav
Published: April 2024

Meat and meat products are foods that аre used daily by the majority of the world's population. Considering these are the foods that are most susceptible to spoilage and pose a risk of transmission of various diseases, high standards and strict criteria for their production have been set. Some meat processing operations have been known for thousands of years and are the basis of modern preservation technologies. Consumers have called for stricter conditions in meat production, which has led to a number of studies aimed at improving existing technologies and developing and applying new technologies at all stages of the production and distribution of meat and meat products. This chapter gives an overview of the changes that are expected in the coming years in the field of classical technologies (cooling, freezing, drying, smoking and brining) and the application of new processes (high pressure technology, pulsed electric field technology, pulsed light technology, ultrasonic technologies, ionizing radiation). The development and usage of new packaging materials and new packaging methods for meat and meat products will be continued. A significant increase in the biopolymers and nanobiopolymers usage is expected as more eco-friendly materials. With the reduction in the price of packaging materials, active and smart packaging of meat products is expected in the coming years. This will allow for increased safety, quality and convenience while using raw meat and meat products.
The use of plant proteins in the production of food for humans
Authors: Glušac Jovana , Kukavica Biljana , Fišman Aulet
Published: April 2024

The increasing preference of vegetarian and vegan diets has led to the development of new and diverse food formulations based on plant proteins with high nutritive value. Industrial side-products such as functional potato proteins and non-functional corn zein fractions, along with pea proteins are promising sources of protein in food applications. The main goal of recent researches was to improve the functionality of zein, a by-product of the starch industry, and usage of potato protein along with pea protein by enzyme-mediated covalent crosslinking, and to enable its usage in food applications. It has been demonstrated for the first time the functionalization of zein in concentrated oil-in-water emulsions. Emulsions comprising 40% oil were fabricated using enzymatic crosslinking of potato protein or pea protein solubilized in the aqueous phase and zein solubilized in the oil phase. It has been shown that bacterial tyrosinase isolated and purified from Bacillus megaterium plays a crucial role in the gel-like structure formation of zein-potato protein or zein-pea protein stabilized emulsions. The tyrosinasecrosslinked emulsions were stable over a month without noticeable separation, compared to the non-crosslinked emulsions. The increase in stability is attributed to the formation of covalent bonds between potato and/or pea proteins and zein prtein fractions. Additionally, the presence of tyrosinase led to better stability, increased viscosity and paste like structure compared to zein-pea protein emulsion without tyrosinase. Zein and potato protein or pea protein complement each other in their amino acid composition and thus provide complete nutritional value to consumers. Enzymatic covalent bond formation in zein-pea protein or zein-potato protein complexes could be an important approach to design and tailor different vegan or vegetarian emulsion-based foods.
Shifts in dominance of benthic communities along a gradient of water temperature and turbidity in tropical coastal ecosystems
Authors: Aji Ludi Parwadani , Maas Diede Louise , Capriati Agustin , Ahmad Awaludinnoer , de Leeuw Christiaan , Becking Leontine Elisabeth
Published: April 2024

Tropical coastal benthic communities will change in species composition and relative dominance due to global (e.g., increasing water temperature) and local (e.g., increasing terrestrial influence due to land-based activity) stressors. This study aimed to gain insight into possible trajectories of coastal benthic assemblages in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, by studying coral reefs at varying distances from human activities and marine lakes with high turbidity in three temperature categories (<31 °C, 31–32 °C, and >32 °C). The benthic community diversity and relative coverage of major benthic groups were quantified via replicate photo transects. The composition of benthic assemblages varied significantly among the reef and marine lake habitats. The marine lakes <31 °C contained hard coral, crustose coralline algae (CCA), and turf algae with coverages similar to those found in the coral reefs (17.4–18.8% hard coral, 3.5–26.3% CCA, and 15–15.5% turf algae, respectively), while the higher temperature marine lakes (31–32 °C and >32 °C) did not harbor hard coral or CCA. Benthic composition in the reefs was significantly influenced by geographic distance among sites but not by human activity or depth. Benthic composition in the marine lakes appeared to be structured by temperature, salinity, and degree of connection to the adjacent sea. Our results suggest that beyond a certain temperature (>31 °C), benthic communities shift away from coral dominance, but new outcomes of assemblages can be highly distinct, with a possible varied dominance of macroalgae, benthic cyanobacterial mats, or filter feeders such as bivalves and tubeworms. This study illustrates the possible use of marine lake model systems to gain insight into shifts in the benthic community structure of tropical coastal ecosystems if hard corals are no longer dominant.
Insights into Information Perception in Poultry Farming Systems
Authors: N Venketesa Palanichamy , Deshmukh Sagar Surendra , M Kalpana
Published: April 2024

Indian poultry industry has found to be more structured and evolved as a dynamic organization in last two decades. Planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and controlling can profoundly be seen. Indian poultry industry contributes significantly to total livestock sectors contribution to India's GDP. India's poultry meat production is 3.4 million tons and its eggs production is sixty-five million tons and industry ranks second and third in worlds ranking in meat and eggs production respectively (FAO). The data was collected from stakeholders with the help of pretested interview schedule. The separate interview schedule was prepared for broiler farmers (100 samples), breeder farmers (10 samples) and processing cum distribution centers (20 samples). The study revealed that the majority of the poultry farmers, 63 per cent were aged between 35 to 54 years. Young generation farmers, aged between 20 to 34 years, 37 per cent, seemed lesser interested in poultry farming. In addition, women farmers were on only 3 per cent out of total sample farmers surveyed. It is indicative of the need for the promotion of poultry farming as a source of women empowerment. Almost 81 per cent farmers stated that poultry farming is their main occupation and major source of income where they have fulltime business commitment. Among the sample farmers, majority of, 52 per cent, were new entrant. The majority of farmers, 54 per cent, were rearing 5000 to 9999 birds at their farm and they were classified under medium-sized poultry farms. The average area of small farms was 2785.71 sq. ft., medium farm was 5886.89 sq. ft. and large farms was 18403 sq. ft. All the sample farmers had permanent housing (100 per cent) with pucca flooring (90 per cent). Almost 81 per cent farmers had their poultry shades in agriculture farms.
Quality of Visual Aids and The Engagement of Learners in the Teaching and Learning Process
Authors: Nicole A. Cuenca, Janela , Marie S. Malabanan, Gene , May M. Periodica, Ariane , May Q. Retrita, Jenny , Keiza U. San Juan,
Published: April 2024

The main purpose of the study was to determine the quality of visual aids and the engagement of learners inside the classroom. Descriptive quantitative research was designed to measure the quality of visual aids and the engagement of learners in the teaching and learning process, with 37 students under the grade 10 at Gov. Felicisimo T. San Luis Integrated Senior High School as  respondent. A survey questionnaire through google forms was used to gather the needed data to find out the relationship between the quality of visual aids and the engagement of learners in the teaching and learning process. The questionnaire provided insight into the learners’ opinions and experiences with visual aids in English subjects. The researchers found out that there is a significant relationship between the quality of visual aids and the engagement of learners of grade 10 students at Gov. Felicisimo T. San Luis Integrated Senior High School. The researchers' recommendation was to focus on conducting more training and professional development for teachers. Schools can organize workshops, seminars, or training sessions to educate teachers on the use of visual aids. These are based on the results of the study, which show that the quality of visual aids highly relationship with the engagement of learners, as well as on the data gathered from the learners' perceptions and experiences of visual aids in English subjects.
Detection and Classification of Human Gender into Binary (Male and Female) Using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Model
Authors: Adene Gift , Makuo Nwankpa Joshua , Ejike Chukwuogo Okechukwu , Emeka Ikedilo Obiora , Mbonu Chinedu Emmanuel
Published: April 2024

This paper focuses on detecting the human gender using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). Using CNN, a deep learning technique used as a feature extractor that takes input photos and gives values to various characteristics of the image and differentiates between them, the goal is to create and develop a real-time gender detection model. The model focuses on classifying human gender only into two different categories; male and female. The major reason why this work was carried out is to solve the problem of imposture. A CNN model was developed to extract facial features such as eyebrows, cheek bone, lip, nose shape and expressions to classify them into male and female gender, and also use demographic classification analysis to study and detect the facial expression. We implemented both machine learning algorithms and image processing techniques, and the Kaggle dataset showed encouraging results.
An Exploratory Study on Factors Influencing the Purchase Intention of Packaged Milk in Erode District, India
Authors: Palanichamy N Venkatesa , M Kalpana , M Giruba , Prabha S Aruna
Published: April 2024

Consumption of unbranded milk leads to several problems in children and adults. Therefore, innovative packaging technologies is needed for the development of extended shelf life and value added foods and food products. The objective of the present study is to identify the factors influencing the purchase intention towards packaged milk. The study area is confined to Erode district because of its high population and high purchase of packaged milk. Primary data were collected by using a well-structured and pre tested questionnaire. An exploratory factor analysis was performed to identify the underlying factors of consumer intention towards            packaged milk. From the analysis, it is found that, product quality, value addition and  promotional activities like advertisement were the factors that influenced the buying intention of packaged milk.
Investigation on the Biology of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) on Chickpea under Laboratory Condition
Authors: Yadav Sachin Kumar , Singh D. R. , Umrao Ram Singh , Yadav Vishal , Yadav Gaurav , Tiwari Abhishek Pati
Published: April 2024

The Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) is a polyphagous pest that is found throughout the world. Due to its damaging nature, it causes quantitative as well as qualitative loss and finally overalleconomic loss in agricultural crop production. So, the present investigation was done by rearing of H. armigera on chickpeas under laboratory conditions. The study revealed that this pest has four distinct stages i.e., egg, larva, pupa, and adult for completing its life cycle. The total life cycle of males and females were completed in 49-50 days and 52.30-53.00 days, respectively. The wholelife period was divided asthe incubation period takes 4-5 days, larval stage was completed in 20.00-20.50 days by passing through six instars under laboratory conditions at a temperature of 27±10C with 70±5 % relative humidity in 12 hours of light. The last larval instar did not molt and it contracted into a grub-like pre-pupal stage which lasted for 2-3 days and a pupal period of 13-14 days. The adult period of male and female insects was completed in 8.50-9.00 and 12.00-12.50 days, respectively. The female moths had a pre-oviposition period of 3-4 days that included a sexual maturity period. The oviposition and post-oviposition periodsrecorded were 5-6 days and 2 days, respectively. A single female produced on average 992.50-1085 eggs throughout her entire life span. The average hatching percentage of eggs recorded on 63.00-67.50 percent.
Evaluation of Inbreds for Resistance to Post-Flowering Stalk Rot Disease in Maize (Zea mays.)
Authors: Harish J. , Jambhulkar P. P. , Bajpai Ruchira , R Karan , R Lakshmeesha , Vamsidharreddy N. , H. B Sanjay
Published: April 2024

Maize (Zea mays) is the most influential crop in the world, which can grow in temperate as well as tropical conditions. It is a major source for food, livestock, the beverage industry and cosmetics. In recent days maize production decreased drastically due to many diseases. Fusarium stalk rot is one among them. To evaluate the genotypes resistance against PFSR, 40 maize genotypes were subjected against five virulent isolates of Fusarium using the same artificial inoculation method. Varying disease reactions among the inbreds, with some exhibiting premature drying and lodging. After 40 days post-inoculation, internode infection was observed, and disease severity was assessed based on lesion spread within or across internodes. The inbreds were categorized according to their resistance levels, ranging from highly resistant to highly susceptible based on internode infection. Only one inbred showed high resistance to both FUR11 and Raichur isolates. None of the inbreds exhibited high resistance or resistance against the F1 isolate. Eight inbreds showed resistance against multiple isolates. One inbred, DML-1802, displayed high resistance to FUR11 and resistance to Raichur isolate, while another, A8-6, was highly susceptible to all tested isolates, showing infection spreading up to two internodes and observed xylem vessel rotting and hollow stems. Eleven resistant inbreds against Fusarium stalk rot were selected for a breeding program aimed at developing Fusarium stalk rot-resistant hybrids. The identification of variability among Fusarium species causing stalk rot in maize provided valuable insights for future research due to the limited understanding of Fusarium heterogeneity in maize stalk rot.
Antagonistic Activities of Homeopathic Medicines and Bioagents Against Alternaria Solani Causing Early Blight of Tomato
Authors: Kumar Naimish , Biswas Samir K. , Pratap Gajendra , Verma Bipin , Kumar Mukesh, , Kumar Ravi , Maurya Priya Devi
Published: April 2024

Alternaria solani(Ellis and Martin) causing early blight of tomato is a destructive disease which causes an economic yield losses ranges from 34-79 per cent. The present study is carried out to assess inhibitory effect of homeopathic medicines and bioagents against Alternaria solani. Among homeopathic medicines, Arnica montana at 0. followed by Sulphur (69.94%) and Silicea terra (66.45%). Among bioagents, maximum inhibition (71.04%) was observed in Trichoderma harzianum followed by Trichoderma viride (68.00%), Pseudomonas fluorescence (64.97%) and Bacillus subtilis (52.18%) in in vitro 20 per cent concentration and was found highly effective and inhibit the growth by 72.21per cent respectively condition.
Performance of Rabi Blackgram (Vigna mungoL.,) under Different Sowing Windows
Authors: Reddemma K , Reddy M. Sreenivas , Tej M Kishan
Published: April 2024

Field experiment was conducted at the College Farm, Agricultural College, Mahanandi of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University during the period from October, 2017 to January 2018 to evaluate the performance of rabiblackgram (Vigna mungo L.) under different sowing windows. The experimental site was sandy loam and it was neutral in reaction with a pH of 7.30, EC of 0.20 ds m-1. The experiment comprised four blackgram varieties viz., TBG-104, LBG-787, GBG-1 and PU-31 and four sowing dates viz., 1st fort night of October, 2nd fort night of October, 1st fort night November and 2nd fort night November.The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with factorial concept (FRBD) having sixteen treatments and three replications. Results showed that varieties and dates of sowings significantly influenced all the parameters in the growth attributing experimentation characters such as plant height, dry weight, leaf area index, and yield attributing characters like number of pods plant-1, number of seeds pod-1 and 1000 seed weight and seed yield (kg ha-1), haulm yield (kg ha-1) and harvest index (%) and were found highest in PU-31and lowest in LBG-787. With regard to sowing windows, the higher as well as lower values of  these  parameters  were  observed with  sowing 1st  fort night  of October and 2nd  fort night of November, respectively. Sowing PU-31 on 1st  fort night  of  October  and  2nd  fort  night  of  November  gave  the  highest  seed  yield (856.42 kg ha-1) and haulm yield (2473.96 kg ha-1) respectively. Overall the results proved that 1st FN of October seems to be the appropriate sowing date for getting higher yield of black gram during rabi season. Among different varieties PU-31 came out with higher yield followed by GBG-1, TBG-104 and LBG-787.
Causes and Therapy of Depression Posing Risk to Alzheimer's: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: V N.V.L. Suvarchala Reddy , Raju M. Ganga , Shrivani P. , Sudha D. Pushyami , Anusha P.
Published: April 2024

Depression is a complex mental disorder that not only affects mood but also poses a significant risk factor for the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Key findings unravel a bilateral relationship where depression not only emerges as a precursor but also as a consequence of Alzheimer's pathology, thereby creating a vicious cycle that exacerbates the cognitive decay. The review article traverses the landscape of both disorders, elucidating the pathological and biochemical links that interlace their neuropathological signatures. It further reviews the current landscape of treatment modalities and management strategies, positioning non-pharmacological interventions like lifestyle modifications and cognitive therapies at the forefront, alongside conventional pharmacotherapy. A novel angle is provided by the exploration of herbal plants used in treatment, gauging their efficacy and potential as alternative or adjunct therapies. Recent advancements in the therapeutic domain, such as personalized medicine and innovative drug targets, are also highlighted, offering a roadmap for translational research and clinical practice.
Economics of Capsicum and Tomato Crops Production under Protected Cultivation in the Regions of Kalyana-Karnataka, India
Authors: Ruli Shashikala S. , Patil Ganeshagouda I. , Veeresh Kadli , S. B. Goudappa
Published: April 2024

Protected cultivation is an important initiative for cultivating the high value horticultural crops especially during the off-season which enables the farming communities to generate higher revenues in the limited area. In this context, a study has been undertaken to find out the viability of the protected cultivation structures for the cultivation of horticulture crops of capsicum and tomato in the regions of Kalyana-Karnataka. The research study was conducted in the district of Koppal and Ballari in regions of Kalyana-Karnataka based on the existence of highest number of protected structures. The study was based on primary data through personal interview method of the farmers who have adopted protected cultivation technology. A sample of 60 farmers were drawn as respondents from each district based on their size and composition of the structures and also on the basis of crops grown under protected condition. The data collected from the farmers with respect to the cost and return of capsicum and tomato under protected cultivation were analysed using cost and returns analysis techniques. The results reported that, the net returns of capsicum and tomato crops in protected cultivation were Rs. 2,92,768 and Rs. 2,28,289 respectively in an area of of 1008 sqm and the B:C ratios of capsicum and tomato crops were reported as 1:3.40 and 1:2.89 respectively. Thus, the protected cultivation structures in the regions of Kalyana-Karnataka for the cultivation of tomato and capsicum crops were found as economically viable unit. Hence, effort may be needed from the farmers of this region with further government support for increasing the adoption of protected cultivation structures in the cultivation of high value horticultural crops like tomato and capsicum.