bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contribution of indigenous food preservation and processing practices to food security of rural households in Sekhukhune district of Limpopo province, South Africa
Authors:   University of South Africa, Masekoameng MR , Molotja MC ,   University of South Africa
Published: July 2023

Rural people have the indigenous knowledge of processing and preserving food to ensure household food security during times of food scarcity. Although indigenous knowledge plays an important role in ensuring household food security for many rural households, it is often overlooked as a solution to address food and nutrition insecurity. The main objective of the study was to identify and document indigenous food preservation and processing techniques used by rural women to ensure household food security. Qualitative data were collected from small-scale farming households in seven villages through focus group discussions, individual interviews, and observations. The researchers adhered to ethical considerations (approvals, permissions with the relevant authorities, consent from participants, their privacy, anonymity, and confidentiality) throughout the research process. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis. The results indicate that sun-drying and fermentation were the most commonly used methods for food preservation, while the most prevalent methods used for processing vegetables (merogo) involved cooking, mashing, pelleting and sun-drying. Crops, such as mung beans, bambara groundnuts and sorghum are threshed and winnowed to remove all impurities. The seeds, which are to be used in the next planting season, are treated with aloe ash to prevent pest infestation. Indigenous fruits are gathered from the wild and eaten as snacks. Indigenous dried vegetables (merogo) and fermented marula beer were sold to generate income that is used to buy other basic food items. The paper concludes by highlighting the existing indigenous knowledge that rural households demonstrate in terms of food processing and preservation. Given the existing knowledge and the commonly used methods for preserving and processing food, it is crucial to create awareness regarding ways of retaining nutrients during food preservation and processing to ensure availability and proper utilisation of indigenous foods for household food security purposes. The study recommends that these methods, including ways of retaining nutrients, be documented and made easily accessible for rural households to use now and in the future for ensuring household food and nutrition security. Therefore, there is a need for agricultural and food security policies to embrace, adopt, promote and adapt indigenous knowledge and technologies to address food security. Key words: indigenous knowledge, food preservation, food processing, food security, indigenous food preservation
Yellow maize breeding for higher beta-carotene: farmers’ perceptions of Vitamin-A deficiency consequences and readiness to grow improved varieties in Ghana
Authors:   University of Ghana, Ansah G , Amoatey HM ,   University of Ghana, Amiteye S ,   University of Ghana, Oduro V ,   University of Ghana, Amenorpe G ,   University of Ghana, Kutufam JT ,   Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Dzimega DA ,   Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Abive-Bortsi M ,   Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Dorvlo IK ,   University of Ghana
Published: July 2023

Vitamin A deficiency poses serious health concerns among the Ghanaian populace, particularly children and pregnant women. The production and consumption of yellow maize, which contains pro-vitamin A carotenoids such as beta carotene, is therefore encouraged. Consequently, yellow maize consumption is fast gaining acceptance. However, in the near future comensurate increases in production must be achieved to ensure food security. In this regard, the aims of the study were to: evaluate farmer willingness to cultivate yellow maize varieties with enhanced beta carotene content, ascertain extent of farmers’ knowledge on production constraints and mitigation, and evaluate farmers’ perception on nutritional benefits of yellow maize and the effects of vitamin A deficiency. The survey was conducted between January and May 2018 and it covered four districts representing the forest and guinea savanna ecological zones in Ghana. In each district, five communities with 10 participants each were covered. Most yellow maize farmers (78 %) were between 15 and 55 years, 42.5 % of the farmers had no formal education, 29 % had secondary education and only 8 % had tertiary education. The main challenges facing yellow maize (YM) farmers were pest control and low yield due to erratic rainfall. Majority (70 %) of the farmers had heard about vitamin A deficiency and also noticed stunted growth, mental retardation and poor eye sight in their communities but did not link such symptoms to vitamin A deficiency. Most respondents (70 %) were not aware that yellow maize contains beta carotene. Majority (70 %) of the respondents opined that improvement in the beta carotene content of yellow maize will greatly help to drastically minimize vitamin A deficiency and enhance food security. The information elicited from farmers will guide future development of yellow maize varieties for improved production and nutrition. Key words: maize, vitamin-A, deficiency, beta-carotene, food security, improved variety
Nutritional composition of least-cost staple food sources of nutrients in Eastern Uganda
Authors:   Makerere University, Birungi SW , Mugabi R , Nabubuya A , Mukisa IM , Wambete J , Tibagonzeka EJ
Published: July 2023

Food cost and seasonal availability are important determinants of food choice and ultimately nutrient intake. This study aimed at establishing the nutritional composition of least-cost staple food sources of nutrients in Kamuli, Buyende and Pallisa districts in eastern Uganda across the cropping seasons. The World Food Programme (WFP) Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) Market Analysis Tool guidelines were used to conduct a mini-survey to determine seasonal prices and availability of foods. Retailers (n= 268) from six markets in Kamuli, three in Buyende and six in Pallisa were interviewed. The least-cost sources of energy, protein, iron and zinc were determined using nutrient-cost values. The nutrient composition of the least-cost foods were determined using standard methods. For the first dry season, the least cost sources of energy, protein, iron and zinc were maize (0.052 $/1000kcal), soybeans (0.016 $/10g), maize (0.070 $/10mg) and maize (0.086 $/10mg), respectively. For the second dry season, the least cost sources of energy, protein, iron and zinc were maize (0.052 $/1000kcal), soybeans (0.015 $/10g), maize (0.070 $/10mg) and maize (0.086 $/10mg). For the first rainy season, the least cost source of energy was sorghum (0.074 $/1000kcal), protein was groundnuts (0.019 $/10g), iron was sesame (0.100 $/10mg) and zinc was sweet potatoes (0.123 $/10mg), respectively. For the second rainy season, the least cost sources of energy, protein, iron and zinc were sorghum (0.049 $/1000kcal), groundnuts (0.016 $/10g), sesame (0.067 $/10mg) and sweet potatoes (0.082 $/10mg), respectively. The richest sources of energy, sugars and starch, protein, fat, fibre and iron were sesame (797.2 ± 116.84 Kcal/100g), sweet potatoes (11.5 ± 1.22 and 86.8 ± 10.75 g/100g), soybeans (40.7 ± 4.58 g/100g), sesame (52.9 ± 3.82 g/100g), soybeans (7.0 ± 0.32 g/100g), groundnuts (7.0 ± 0.82 mg/g). The nutrition composition of least-cost foods in the dry seasons and rainy seasons indicates that they can be used to formulate low-cost nutrient-dense mixtures for the respective seasons. Key words: Uganda, cropping seasons, least-cost, energy, protein, iron, zinc
Ekumeniczne pojednanie luterańsko-menonickie jako przykład rozliczenia z religijnymi prześladowaniami wieku XVI
Authors: Sojka Jerzy
Published: July 2023

W artykule dokonano prezentacji raportu ekumenicznego dialogu bilateralnego między luteranami a menonitami z roku 2010 pt. Healing Memories. Reconciling in Christ. Tekst ten omówiono jako przykład krytycznej, teologiczno-historycznej analizy luterańskiego wkładu w prześladowania szesnastowiecznych anabaptystów, kładącej nacisk na teologiczne koncepcje luterańskich reformatorów, które dostarczyły uzasadnienia dla wymierzonych w anabaptystów działań władzy świeckiej. Tekst ten jest również przykładem wspólnego opowiedzenia trudnej historii, która umożliwiła pojednanie obu tradycji.
Balanced Scorecard: Analisis Kinerja PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk
Authors: Husniyah Ma'rifatul , Ilahi Ade Ilham , Putri Lidiya Merti , Suprihanto John
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This study compares the performance of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia using the balanced scorecard approach in the period before and after the merger.Method: Qualitative method with research data from annual reports for the 2020-2021 period, namely the period before and after the merger of Bank Syariah Indonesia.Results: The results showed that from a financial perspective, after experiencing a merger, the combined ROE ratio of the three Islamic banks was getting better and included healthy qualifications because it was close to 15%. Customer perspective, the profitability obtained from customers increased quite well supported by customer growth due to migration from the predecessor bank to the merged bank and new customer growth. Growth and learning perspective, the merged company experienced operating efficiency due to the synergy of the merger and caused the calculation of employee productivity as measured by company revenue to increase. Internal business process perspective, The form of innovation is in the form of establishing several business unit networks that can facilitate services.Implications: This research provides a deeper look into performance measurement using data from the company's published annual reports.Novelty: This study focuses on the use of ratios from financial reports and company annual reports to measure each perspective in the balanced scorecard. Previous balanced scorecard studies used survey methods to obtain information related to growth and learning perspectives, as well as customer perspectives and internal business process perspectives, while this study uses data from only financial reports and company annual reports.
Implementasi ISAK 35 pada Lembaga Perkreditan Desa
Authors: Darmayasa I Nyoman , Parnata I Ketut , Setyastrini Ni Luh Putri
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This study aims to design the format of the LPD financial statements referring to the Interpretation of Financial Accounting Standards (ISAK) 35 in accordance with the characteristics of the LPD.Method: The research method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) combined with Local Genius Values (LGV). The data comes from the experience and knowledge of researchers on LPD bookkeeping assistance in 2022.Results: The results of the design of the bookkeeping format refer to SAK ETAP terminology which is non-profit oriented according to ISAK 35 based on the locality values of the Balinese indigenous people. The design of this bookkeeping format strengthens the characteristics of the LPD as an institution owned by indigenous peoples which is not a tax subject. The design of this bookkeeping format is expected to be an alternative consideration for various stakeholders to formulate standardized financial reporting policies for all LPDs that remain rooted in the local value characteristics of the Balinese indigenous people.Implications: This study presents the new design of the bookkeeping format for LPDs in refer to Interpretation of Financial Accounting Standards (ISAK) 35 and the characteristics of LPD.Novelty: This study has a novelty related to the design of the bookkeeping format for LPD in refer to Interpretation of Financial Accounting Standards (ISAK) 35.
BROCA’S APHASIA WORD PRODUCTION OF SODDERLAND IN "MY BEAUTIFUL BROKEN BRAIN" MOVIE
Authors: Syarifah Warda Humairoh
Published: July 2023

As a disorder that can hamper people's ability to use a language, aphasia is relatedto the damage that happened in the human brain. Some diseases that cause it arestroke, trauma, and brain hemorrhage. Complaints of aphasia sufferers can differfrom each other, and it is caused by the location of the disruption of languagefunction in the brain. Therefore, this study aims to analyze and observe difficultiesexperienced by Sodderland as the main character in My Beautiful Broken Brainmovie. Based on the analysis of mistakes made by Sodderland, the finding revealedthat she had difficulties in producing words, and it disturbs her interaction with thepeople around her. The errors produced are; lexical selection error, malapropism,substitution, shift, and omission. It also indicates some difficulties experienced byher; effortful speech, distortion of articulation, and stutter. Thus, the location ofbrain damage experienced by Sodderland was in the area of Broca so that sheexperienced a disruption that was dominant in language production. The articleends with some suggestions to help the people understand the difficulties peoplehave with this kind of disorder.
REALIZATION OF JOKOWI’S HIDDEN IDEOLOGY IN THE STATE SPEECH TEXT: A TRANSITIVITY ANALYSIS
Authors: Noor Siti Noor Fazelah Mohd , S Suswanto Iswandi Megah
Published: July 2023

This paper deals with the representation of the Indonesian people in Jokowi's statespeech texts. This paper employed Transitivity Analysis (M. A. K. Halliday Matthiessen, 2014) and socio semiotic theory (Leeuwen, 2008). Those were framedto analyze the clauses based on the state speech of Jokowi. This paper was retrievedfrom the full-speech text, which was on Setkab.go.id (Secretary of cabinets). Thispaper found that the people are the highest frequency (55 occurrences or 49,1 %),then the government comes to the second position with (43 occurrences or 38 %),afterward the President with (10 occurrences or 8,9 %). The least occurrence comesto the politician with (4 occurrences or 3,6 %). The People is represented the mostoccurrences indicates Jokowi represents the people of Indonesia as the acting taker.On the other hand, the politician is the least occurrences represented by Jokowishows how he tends to avoid conflict with the politicians. The paper concluded thatJokowi has an ideological stance to prioritize the people as the acting taker that thepeople is activated actor. It shows that Jokowi's ideological realization is an actingtaker in his state speech.
ENGLISH AND INDONESIAN TYPES OF WARRANTS IN CLAIMS OF FACT, VALUE AND POLICY
Authors: Indah Rohmani Nur , Ambarwati Wenyk , Syaifulloh Burhanudin
Published: July 2023

Warrant is a crucial element in argumentative essay which connects the claim and support in order to give proves that the supports are valid and credible. This study seeks the comparison between the warrant inn English and Indonesian argumentation. The rhetorical analysis in this study is to get deep understanding on the types of warrant that is used by the writers in the opinion section of www.theaustralian.com.au and www.seputar- indonesia.com in the claim of fact, of value, and of policy.  The finding shows that on claims of fact, English writers show authoritative and substantive warrants while Indonesian writers prefer substantive and motivational warrants. In constructing the support for claims of value, almost similar result shown by both English and Indonesian writers that is the domination of motivational warrant. The writers attempt to strengthen the claims of policy show the use of substantive and motivational warrants by English writers. Meanwhile the Indonesian writers make use of substantive and authoritative warrants to convince the readers on the need to accept the proposed policy. Further studies are expected to dig more on the critical discourse analysis of warrants across different languages within different context, types of issue presented and different form of publication.
REDEFINING BEAUTY STANDARD IN LAKSMI PAMUNTJAK’S THE QUESTION OF RED
Authors: Pristiana Yulia Eka , Koiri Much
Published: July 2023

The word "beautiful" is closely addressed to women. The standardization of beauty attached to women by a patriarchal society has become an issue that is still strongly opposed by feminists. The feeling of being less attractive and less-loved will grow in the women’s minds who are deemed less or do not meet the beauty standard in the patriarchal society. This study is aimed: (1) to discuss beauty standards set forward by a patriarchal society represented through an epic literary work, a novel by Laksmi Pamuntjak entitled The Question of Red, and (2) to identify how the character Amba redefines beauty in Laksmi Pamuntjak's The Question of Red. This study applies literary criticism to achieve satisfactory results, which refers to feminists' "reading as women." This study indicates that patriarchal society's beauty standard is represented by depicting Amba's appearance that is different from the physical depiction of the mother and the sister who always have a beautiful appearance. Besides, Amba believes that the beauty standard is a catastrophe that unwittingly harms women. Moreover, beauty is not always just about appearance.
GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS GAME NARRATIVE
Authors: Wuntu Willy Novianto , Abdurrosyid Abdurrosyid
Published: July 2023

This article explores the narrative in Dragon Age: Origins, a video game released in 2009 that was developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. This research aims to show how this game’s narrative can be experienced both by passively watching and actively involving the player’s input through the video game narrative forms, according to Sebastian Domsch, while showing gender issues through them. This research uses qualitative analysis to explain the video game narrative. The result is that Dragon Age: Origins shows that this game can be experienced both passively and actively through the video game narrative forms, which are passive and active nodal forms. It also shows discrimination towards women in its narrative with the women treated mainly as a victim and the sexual violence against them being used as a way to bring drama to the game’s narrative.
WOMEN’S LANGUAGE IN KIM KARDASHIAN’S INTERVIEW WITH VOGUE
Authors: Widiastuti Oktaviari
Published: July 2023

As a subordinate group in society, women should speak and behave politely. This situation makes women have their characteristics when they speak. Kim Kardashian is a celebrity who has influenced many people through her fashion sense and career advancement as a celebrity and businesswoman. This research aims to examine the women's language characteristics that occurred in Kim Kardashian's utterances in her interview with Vogue. The instrument of this research is a document. First, the data were collected from Kim Kardashian’s interview with Vogue. The data were selected and identified the women's language characteristics that appeared in Kim Kardashian's utterances. Then the research showed the research findings by presenting the data and analysis. There are 360 data classified as women's language characteristics, which consist of 106 intensifiers, 84 hedges, 71 rising intonation, 34 emphatic stress, 31 hypercorrect grammar, 20 empty adjectives, five tag questions, 4 super polite forms, 3 specific colours, and 2 avoidances of swear words. An intensifier is a characteristic that Kim Kardashian frequently uses because she wants to express her certainty about her utterances and make them firmer, so the addressee will take her statements seriously and get the point of her statement.
MODULATION PROCEDURE ON TABOO IN ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL
Authors: Panuntun Farros Bayu
Published: July 2023

This study discusses the translation procedure of taboo words and the acceptability aspects of translation in the Indonesian translation novel Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. This study applied a descriptive-qualitative approach using Vinay Darbelnet’s modulation theory and Nababan’s acceptability concept. As a result, 92 translation procedures of unfindable words, 30 fixed modulations, and 62 free modulations were found. Those 92 taboo words were classified into Jay’s classification of taboo terms, which consisted of 22 data on sexual reference, 11 data on profane, 7 data on scatological referents, 7 data on animal names, 10 data on ethnic-racial-gender slurs, 4 data on insulting references, 5 data on ancestral allusions, 2 data on substandard vulgar items, and 24 data on offensive slang. For the acceptability analysis, this study took eighteen samples from Jay's nine types of taboo terms to be rated by the respondents. The respondents were final-year English Literature Department students of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The results showed that the translation results tended to be acceptable.
PRAGMATIC LEVEL ANALYSIS OF ‘AKU’ BY CHAIRIL ANWAR POETRY TRANSLATION
Authors: Firdausi Annisa Nurul , Perez Liann Camille Davalos , Setiawan Teguh
Published: July 2023

This study examines the poem translation of ‘Aku’ by Chairil Anwar into ‘Me’ translated by Burton Raffel. 'Aku' was written in 1943, while the translation was done years later in 1970. Poetry translation can be a challenging yet exciting field to discuss. This study investigates the pragmatic level and the strategy used in translating the poem. While translating poetry, one must understand the implied and inferred meaning of the poet. Thus, the translation must also be able to provide the same image as the original. This study employed a descriptive-qualitative study and applied the analysis of Nida and Taber’s (1974) translation strategy. The result shows that pragmatic devices such as context, speech act, and maxim can be used to understand better the context, tone, and theme of the poetry. The analyses of the strategy are also conveyed to get the inferred meaning of both the original poet and translator. The translator uses sense-for-sense translation to grasp the same image on the target text. Although the translated work’s diction, rhyme, and metaphor are not as depth as the original work, the translated work’s emotion and sense can still be felt as the original work.
COVID-19 among Hospitalized Chronic Hemodialysis Patients: Clinical Features and Predictors of Mortality
Authors: A Randah
Published: July 2023

Objectives: Chronic hemodialysis patients have an increased susceptibility to COVID-19 infection, and worse outcomes compared to the general population. This study aims to describe the clinical course and outcomes of hemodialysis patients with COVID-19 infection, and to describe predictors of mortality.
Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos, Portfólio Coletivo e Nutrição: integrando saberes no Sistema Único de Saúde
Authors: Pereira da Silva Renato , Campos Santana Ângela Maria , Mendes Coelho Ana Íris , Bandeira Moreira Ana Vládia , Vidigal de Castro Luiza Carla , Rocha Pinto Tiago , Barroso Barcelos Mara Rejane
Published: July 2023

Introdução: a formação na área de saúde deve contemplar equanimemente os domínios psicomotor, cognitivo e afetivo a partir da problematização de situações cotidianas do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Objetivo: avaliar a formação do nutricionista a partir da integração de saberes da tríade ensino-serviço-comunidade, a partir da Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos (ABP) e Portfólio Coletivo (PC) na micropolítica do SUS. Método: Um “chá de bebê” planejado e executado por estudantes, orientado por um grupo de docentes, destinado a gestantes da rede SUS, oportunizando o trabalho vivo dos conceitos-ferramentas ‘alteridade’, ‘vínculo’, ‘acolhimento’, e ‘gestão participativa’ foi empreendido. Resultados: Registros no PC evidenciaram articulação entre diferentes saberes e domínios de aprendizagem na formação do nutricionistapor competências. Conclusão: ABP+PC é uma ferramenta de ensino-aprendizagem, potente e viável para a formação do profissional capaz de atuar no SUS integrando ensino-serviço-comunidade.
El COVID-19 y la valoración del proceso enseñanza - aprendizaje en estudiantes de derecho
Authors: Astudillo Meza Constanza
Published: July 2023

Introducción: La pandemia COVID-19 modificó todos los aspectos de la vida, incluso en el ámbito educativo, donde instituciones de educación superior implementaron clases por medio de plataformas digitales en todas las áreas del conocimiento, incluyendo el Derecho. Objetivo: Describir la valoración de estudiantes de la carrera de Derecho respecto del proceso deenseñanza - aprendizaje virtual e innovación de la docencia en el marco de la pandemia de COVID-19 en una institución de educación superior en el norte de Chile. Método: Se aplicó un cuestionario exprofeso orientado a evaluar la valoración de losparticipantes respecto del proceso de enseñanza - aprendizaje virtual e innovación de la docencia en el marco de la pandemia de COVID-19. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos y diferencias de proporciones. Resultados: La valoración respecto del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje fue mayoritariamente regular. Por su parte dentro de las ventajas destacaron la organización del tiempo y la posibilidad de visualizar las grabaciones de las clases. Conclusiones: Existe la necesidad de abordar factores queinfluyen en la calidad del aprendizaje, cuyas causas son ajenas a lo académico.
Relación de la prueba Saber 11, examen de admisión, promedio académico, prueba saber pro de estudiantes del programa de psicología de la Universidad del Magdalena
Authors: Iguarán Jiménez Amanda Miguel , Cabas-Manjarrés María Fernanda , Paba Barbosa Carmelina , Diazgranados Rincones Paola
Published: July 2023

Introducción: La calidad de la educación superior en Colombia se mide a través de los indicadores que arrojan las Pruebas Saber-Pro, este examen evalúa competencias genéricas y específicas del futuro profesional en psicología, por ello, en esta investigación se realizó el análisis de la relación entre el promedio académico, los resultados obtenidos en el examen de admisión, las Pruebas Saber 11, las Pruebas Saber Pro y promedio académico de los estudiantes de Psicología de la Universidad del Magdalena. Métodos: Se seleccionaron todos los estudiantes que fueron admitidos entre el año 2012 y el 2016, siendo 246 del género femenino y 86 del género masculino, se utilizó análisis multivariado. Objetivo: establecer la relación con el rendimiento en la prueba estandarizada SABER PRO para psicología. Resultados: El análisis que se realizó fue con la cohorte de ingreso 2012 por Ji-cuadrado del Saber-Pro y las variables de los puntajes y las sociodemográficas, encontrando una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre los cuartiles de Saber Pro y los cuartiles de los puntajes de admisión.
Rendimiento académico, valoración del docente e interacción alumno-profesor en la docencia online frente a presencial
Authors: Fernández-Castro Alejandro M. , Sánchez-Cabrero Roberto , Eiadat Yousef Husein
Published: July 2023

Introducción: el cambio de entorno de aprendizaje, de presencial a online, provocado por la pandemia del coronavirus SARS-COV2 en el ámbito universitario de Singapur tuvo impacto en el rendimiento académico, la valoración del docente y la interacción alumno-profesor. Objetivo: evaluar el impacto del cambio de entorno de aprendizaje en el rendimiento académico, la valoración del docente y la interacción alumno-profesor. Método: se compararon las calificaciones y las encuestas de evaluación de 282 estudiantes de dos cohortes que en el año 2020 cursaron de forma consecutiva formación universitaria presencial y online. Resultados: los resultados muestran diferencias en el rendimiento académico, pero no así la valoración del docente y la interacción alumno-profesor. Discusión: es posible mantener una calidad educativa óptima sin alterar la valoración del docente y la interacción alumno-profesor, tanto en la modalidad online como presencial, pero es necesario presentar un método de evaluación coherente con la modalidad utilizada.
Invarianza factorial del Maslach Burnout Inventory Student Survey (MBI-SS) en estudiantes universitarios chilenos y españoles
Authors: Valdés Castro María Pía , Mancilla Mancilla Kevin Rodrigo , Morales Olivares Javiera Ignacia , Acevedo Meza Gabriela Belén , Jorquera Gutiérrez Ricardo
Published: July 2023

Introducción: El Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI SS) es uno de los instrumentos más reconocidos a nivel mundial para evaluar el burnout en población estudiantil. Objetivo: Estimar las propiedades psicométricas del Maslach Burnout Inventory Student Survey (MBI-SS) en estudiantes universitarios chilenos y españoles. Método: Se efectuó un estudio instrumental en una muestra no probabilística por cuotas en 103 estudiantes universitarios chilenos y 104 estudiantes españoles. Se realizó un análisis factorial confirmatorio, se analizó la confiabilidad del instrumento y su invarianza factorial para la muestra española y chilena. Resultados: Los resultados confirman su estructura factorial de tres factores y muestran que el instrumento presenta una adecuada confiabilidad y una invarianza factorial en su versión propuesta de 12 ítems. Discusión: Se concluye que este instrumento y sus propiedades psicométricas permiten evaluar el burnout académico en estudiantes chilenos y españoles.
Evaluación del desempeño docente durante la pandemia: opinión de estudiantes universitarios mexicanos
Authors: Henriquez Ritchie Patricio
Published: July 2023

Introducción: La evaluación del desempeño de docentes universitarios desde la opinión de sus estudiantes es un proceso recurrente, aunque durante la pandemia hay pocas experiencias. Objetivo: evaluar el desempeño de docentes universitarios desde la opinión de sus estudiantes, en contexto de pandemia. Método: muestra representativa de 673 estudiantes de una universidad pública mexicana, se utilizó un cuestionario de desempeño docente adaptado para clases virtuales. Resultados: la mayoría de los docentes se adaptó a una dinámica de trabajo virtual asincrónica, aunque un porcentaje importante (41.9%) continuó impartiendo clases de manera sincrónica (videoconferencias). Los docentes de etapas formativas iniciales promovieron principalmente el aprendizaje individual de contenidos, contrastando con aquellos de etapas avanzadas, quienes fomentaron un aprendizaje situado. Estudiantes con opiniones desfavorables respecto al dominio de contenidos y a las estrategias de evaluación, mencionaron la promoción de un aprendizaje memorístico, en desmedro de aprendizajes más constructivistas. Los contrastes fueron estadísticamente significativos.
Principles and assumptions of psychometric measurement
Authors: Brown Gavin T. L.
Published: July 2023

Introduction: the validity of claims about learner self-reports depends on the credibility of the measures used. Inventories developed within the psychometric tradition are expected to provide theoretical and empirical evidence for the validity and reliability of the measures to support subsequent interpretations and decisions. These practices depend on a set of assumptions based on latent trait theory that are essential to understanding what psychometric measures can do. This tutorial outlines essential characteristics of design and reporting of psychometric self-report data.
Analisis Perencanaan Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia pada Kurikulum Merdeka di SMP Kota Surakarta
Authors: Rizki Arifah Aprilia , Br Sinaga Nova Yuandani , Suwandi Sarwiji , Yulisetiani Septi
Published: July 2023

Kurikulum menjadikan pembelajaran menjadi terarah karena berfungsi sebagai pedoman untuk proses pembelajaran di sekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menjelaskan perencanaan kurikulum mata pelajaran bahasa Indonesia di SMP Kota Surakarta. Metode penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini, yaitu metode kualitatif. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kasus (case studies). Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah analisis dokumen, wawancara, dan observasi. Hasil penelitian ini adalah perencanaan pembelajaran di Kota Surakarta sudah baik. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dokumen Alur Tujuan Pembelajaran (ATP) dan modul ajar SMP Negeri A memiliki kelengkapan perencanaan kurikulum sangat baik dan SMP Negeri B memiliki kelengkapan perencanaan kurikulum kriteria baik. Akan tetapi, masih ada beberapa kekurangan yang harus dilengkapi. Guru masih mengalami kendala dalam menyusun rencana pembelajaran. Pertama, guru masih kesulitan memahami capaian pembelajaran dan merumuskannya menjadi tujuan pembelajaran. Kedua, guru kesulitan mencari referensi perencanaan pembelajaran yang sesuai. Ketiga, guru sulit untuk fokus menyusun perencanaan karena banyak kegiatan yang harus dilakukan guru.
Kecerdasan Sosial dalam Ca’-oca’an Madura: Kajian Hermeneutik Bersusun
Authors: Makki M. Ismail , Aflahah Aflahah , Albaburrahim Albaburrahim
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini mengkaji ca’-oca’an Madura yang memiliki relasi dengan kecerdasan sosial. Konstruk kecerdasan sosial yang digunakan adalah lima dimensi menurut Albreht  yaitu  situasional Awarness, Presence, Autenticity, Clarity dan Emphaty. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah hermenitik bersusun. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ditemukan lima ca’-oca’an Madura yang mencerminkan kecerdasan sosial yang mengajarkan orang Madura sebagai pedoman dalam menjalin interaksi sosial agar memiliki tingkat kecerdasan sosial yang tinggi, yaitu Taoh Tengka, Jijib, Seduhuna, Jhârna’ dan Andi’ Ate’.
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Cl-Amidine on Wound Healing: An In Vitro Study
Authors: ÖĞÜTEN Pınar Naile , ENGÜR ÖZTÜRK Selin , DİKMEN Miriş
Published: July 2023

Objective: Peptidylarginine deiminases (PADs) are enzymes converting the arginine to citrulline. They play a role in embryogenesis and cell signaling activities. But excessive or dysregulated PAD levels were determined to be associated with disorders and to increase in many diseases. It has been shown that Chloramidine (Cl-amidine) used as a PAD inhibitor suppresses increased PAD activity and shows anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties play an important role in wound healing. In this study, the possible efficacy of Cl-amidine on wound healing in the keratinocyte cell line was investigated by considering these parameters.
Methods: Cell proliferation evaluations of Cl-amidine concentrations (500, 125, 31.25 and 7.81 µM) determined according to the results of MTT method on HaCaT keratinocyte cells were performed using Real-Time Cell Analysis System (RTCA DP). COL1A1 mRNA expression levels were analyzed by RT (Real Time)-PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) method at the concentrations where proliferation was achieved (125, 31.25 µM). Migration effects of Cl-amidine on cells were evaluated by performing scratch analysis. MTT results were statistically analyzed with one-way ANOVA and Tukey test, and p<0.05 was accepted as significant. RTCA DP and RT-PCR results were evaluated using device software programs.
Results: In the study, it was found that certain concentrations of Cl-amidine had a proliferative effect on HaCaT keratinocyte cells. It was determined that Cl-amidine increased the amount of type 1 collagen, which is an important parameter for wound healing, by RT-PCR method. In addition, according to scratch analysis, it was detected that it positively affected cell migration in relation to wound closure.
Conclusion: This research shows that Cl-amidine may have a significant potential for wound healing.
Note sur la production de lait de dromadaire en secteur périurbain en Mauritanie
Authors: Martinez Dominique
Published: July 2023

L'auteur relate le développement récent d'un élevage laitier camelin pour approvisionner la capitale mauritanienne. Plusieurs troupeaux de dix à vingt femelles séjournent dans les campements périurbains permanents. Si la journée se passe à l'extérieur, l'absence de pâturages réels aux alentours immédiats oblige à distribuer chaque soir un aliment concentré importé du Sénégal. Deux traites quotidiennes sont effectuées après stimulatio n par le jeune et 3 à 4 litres de lait sont recueillis chaque jour, non compris le prélèvement non chiffré du chamelon.
Observations sur une myiase nasale des dromadaires du Soudan causée par des larves de  Cephalopina titillator
Authors: Musa M.T. , Harrison M. , Ibrahim A.M. , Taha T.O.
Published: July 2023

Quarante-quatre dromadaires sacrifiés à l’abattoir de Nyala dans l’Ouest du Soudan ont été examinés pour y rechercher l’infection par les larves de Cephalopina titillator. Le taux d’infection constaté a été de 100 % et la pression parasitaire s’étalait entre 8 et 243 larves par animal. Les parasites ont été récoltés tout au long de l’année. Les larves du premier stade ont été décelées de décembre à mai, ce qui indiquait la saison de reproduction. Elles ont été la cause de lésions visibles du nasopharynx. Les examens histopathologiques ont confirmé ces faits. Quant aux analyses bactériologiques, elles ont montré la présence de Pasteurella haemolytica et Klebsiella ozaenae comme cause possible de pneumonie ainsi que Corynebacterium spp. Qui pourrait être l’agent causal d’infections locales pyogènes. Enfin, des organismes appartenant à l’environnement du dromadaire tels que Bacillus et Proteus spp. Ont également été isolés.
Caractérisation histochimique et localisation des mucosubstances et leur activité enzymatique dans les glandes salivaires du dromadaire (Camelus dromedarius)
Authors: Jarrar Bashir M. , Taib N.T.
Published: July 2023

Des recherches histologiques et histochimiques ont été effectuées sur les glandes salivaires du dromadaire (Camelus dromedarius) afin d’en déterminer les structures et la répartition, la composition chimique et les activités enzymatiques. Des glandes de Weber et des glandes de von Ebner ont été trouvées dans la langue du dromadaire, mais les glandes apicales de Nünh étaient absentes. Les glandes de von Ebner se sont révélées séromuqueuses et d’architecture tubulo-acineuse ; elles sécrètent des mucosubstances neutres, des sialomucines et un peu de sulfomucines. Les glandes de Weber sont mucoséreuses et de type tubulaire ; elles sécrètent des mucosubstances neutres, des sialomucines et des sulfomucines résistantes à la hyaluronidase. Ces deux types de glandes ont montré une activité enzymatique variable pour les phosphatases acides et alcalines, l’adénosine triphosphatase, les estérases non spécifiques, l’anhydrase carbonique et la déhydrogénase succinique. Aucune activité pour la β-glucuronidase, la lipase, les cholinesterases et l’aminopeptidase n’a été détectée et seule une légère activité amylolytique pour l’α-amylase a été révélée dans les glandes de von Ebner.
Note sur la consommation d'un foin par des dromadaires
Authors: Gérard D. , Richard Didier
Published: July 2023

Un foin de graminées naturelles a été distribué à 2 lots de dromadaires Dankali en Ethiopie. La consommation de matière sèche a été de 51 g/kg P0,75, équivalant à une quantité de matière organique digestible comprise entre 22 et 28 g/kg P0,75 suivant différentes équations de prévision de la digestibilité de la matière organique. Ces résultats sont comparés aux rares données de consommation figurant dans la littérature.
Modeling, Simulation and Extraction of Model Parameters of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) using Different Single-Diode Models
Authors: Yerima Jamu Benson , William Dunama , Babangida Alkali , Ezike Sabastine Chinedu
Published: July 2023

Modeling, simulation and extraction of model parameters of four DSSCs was carried out using four different models. The results show that model parameters depend on of the types of models and dyes (or DSSCs). Also, the fewer the number of model parameters the lesser the computation efforts and knowledge about the internal features of the photovoltaic system and vice versa. In addition, the photocurrent Iph of a DSSC is constant for all models. Furthermore, the diode reverse saturation current Io is inversely proportional to the absolute values of the series resistance Rs and shunt resistance Rsh. Moreover, the modified diode ideality factor depends on the number of model parameters and nature of dye/DSSC. However, models with higher number of model parameters (4 and 5) involving resistances manifest parameter irregularity. Nevertheless, the negative sign or complexity of the model parameters does not render them undesirable elements for researchers to use them in their application. Thus, the overall result shows that all the models used produced good I-V curve fit for all the solar cells studied irrespective of the presence of parameter irregularity.Keywords: Modeling, Simulation, Model parameter, DSSCs, Single diode model, Parameter irregularity.
Comparison of Melted Corium Relocation during Severe Accident of High Temperature Reactor using Moving Particle Semi-Implicit Method
Authors: Irfan Muhamad , Humolungo Ismail , Mustari Asril Pramutadi Andi , Permana Sidik
Published: July 2023

System failure in nuclear reactors can cause degradation of a reactor core, allowing melting and relocation of the corium to the lower plenum in the nuclear reactor system. In this study, a severe accident simulation was carried out using the Moving Particle Semi-Implicit (MPS) method. In this method, we model the relocation of molten corium on the reactor core (support plate) to the lower plenum for several conditions with variations: corium material, lower plenum conditions, temperature, viscosity, and density. Those treatments were carried out in order to be able to compare and analyze the characteristics of the corium melt by reviewing the velocity profiles. The formation of a corium pool and debris bed can result in significant temperature differences and high heat flux against the walls of the reactor vessel, causing a decrease in the integrity of the reactor vessel and reactor failure.Keywords: Corium, Uranium Dioxide (UO2), Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2), Fluid Relocation, Moving Particle Semi-Implicit (MPS).
Construction and expression of Wee1 recombinant protein in Escherichia coli strain BL21 (DE3)
Authors: Oktapan Ladefa Primana , Maulani Ardela Alief , Ermawati Netty , Sugiharto Bambang
Published: July 2023

Wee1 is a gene encoding for protein kinase that is located in the nucleus and it plays an essential role in determining the timing of mitosis. Overexpression of Wee1 in rice is resulting in increased plant size. However, the increasing plant size due to the increase of Wee1 protein expression is not elucidated. Immunodiagnostic using specific antibodies against Wee1 protein should be conducted to determine the role of the protein on cell division. This experiment was directed to construct Wee1 in an expression vector for synthesis of recombinant Wee1 protein using three strategies of construction. The three strategies were construction of full length (FL), deletion of putative binding site (BS), and deletion of N-terminal domain (ΔN) of Wee1. Restriction analysis with BamH1/Sal1 of FL-Wee1, BS-Wee1, and ΔN-Wee1 construct resulted in the different DNA fragments with molecular size at 1239, 1176, and 960bp, respectively. This result indicated that the Wee1 fragments have been successfully inserted in the expression plasmid which was further confirmed using DNA sequencing. Colony PCR analysis showed that Escherichia coli strain BL21 (DE3) has been transformed with the constructs. The protein analysis using SDS-PAGE revealed that the recombinant protein of Wee1 synthesized in the E.coli containing ΔN-Wee1 construct, but not in FL-Wee1 and BS-Wee1 constructs. The ΔN-Wee1 protein was synthesized in an insoluble fraction with a molecular size of 38.8 kDa which is the same as the size estimated using the software ExPASy. Interestingly, the level of synthesized ΔN-Wee1 protein was not induced by IPTG concentration. Collectively, the results indicated that the DNA construct of ΔN-Wee1 is suitable for recombinant protein production.
Anti-Bacterial Activity of Etanolic Extract and Essential Oil of Basil (Ocimum sanctum) on Growth Staphylococcus aureus Salmonella thypii and Eschericia coli
Authors: Perwitasari Melania , Anindita Reza , Beandrade Maya Uzia , Nathalia Dede Dwi , Hasmar Wahyu Nuraini , Putri Intan Kurnia
Published: July 2023

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest health problems. Indonesia is a country with a positive high number of E. coli (71%) Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) in the Asia Pacific. Many studies report that essential oils and extracts from several species of Ocimum have antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and negative bacteria. Antibacterial activity is related to active compounds contained in plants that are also affected by the place of growth, harvesting and post-harvesting. Research related to the activity of basil (Ocimum sanctum) that already exists does not provide complete and comprehensive data related to where to grow, harvest and post-harvest basil leaves. Basil leaves that have been set parameters for growth, harvest and post-harvest processes are extracted using maceration method with 70% etanol solvent and distilled to obtain essential oils (EO). Etanolic extract (EE) and EO were tested for their activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella thypii bacteria. The results showed that the basil leaves obtained from Margahayu sub-district, East Bekasi, had a dry simplicia yield of 12.8% ± 1.5, yield of EE 16.9% ± 1.6, EO content of 0.56%. The etanolic extract of basil leaves contains alkaloids, saponins, tannins, phenolics, flavonoids, glycosides, triterpenoids and steroids. The conclusion from the results of this study is the etanol extract and essential oils of basil leaves can inhibit the growth of bacteria, both basile leaves. The inhibition zone diameter is higher in gram positive bacteria (S. aureus) than gram negative bacteria (S. thypii and E. coli).
A Review on Physical, Chemical and Optical Properties of Liquid Crystal
Authors: Singh Vinod Kumar , Singh R. K. , Dhyani Reena , Rawat B. S. , Rawat P. S. , Sharma Hemlata , Kumar Dr. Narinder
Published: July 2023

The foundation of the upcoming generation of cutting-edge gadgets and digitally augmented technologies is expected to be smart soft materials. Because of their responsiveness and adaptability, liquid crystals (LCs) are promising smart soft materials. In the 20th century, LCs were crucial to changing the information display sector. However, several beyond-display uses for LCs have been proven at the turn of the twentieth century, neatly using their controlled stimuli-responsive and adaptable properties. New LC materials have been developed and engineered for such applications. The review comes close with a summary and viewpoints on the potential and problems facing LCs as smart soft materials. This review is expected to inspire a wide range of concepts for the application of nature's delicate phase of matter in the generation and beyond of smart and augmented devices.
Analysis of SIR Mathematical Model for Malaria Disease: A Study in Assam, India
Authors: Devi Rima , Choudhury Balendra Kumar Dev
Published: July 2023

The global outbreak of covid-19 pandemic is still affecting people around the globe very badly. Before the covid-19 pandemic outbreak, several research works were done for the detection and prevention of various infectious diseases using different mathematical modeling. Implementing mathematical modeling to resolve problems in Biology and physiology is generally called Mathematical Biology, an extremely interdisciplinary area. The applications of mathematical modeling in the analysis of infectious diseases help to concentrate on the necessary processes associated with forming the infectious disease epidemiology and specifications estimation. The compartmental mathematical model can be either SI, SIS, SIR, SIRS, or SEIR where S, I, R, and E denote susceptible, infected, recovered, and exposed respectively. Malaria is an infectious disease that has a large economic and health impact on society. This study aims to predict the estimation of suspected, infected and recovered people using the SIR mathematical model of the Barama area of Baksa District in Assam, India. Here we analyzed the Basic Reproductive Ratio of the SIR model for malaria disease and examined if malaria is epidemic or endemic in that area.