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The Role of Literature in Solving Mental Health Issues
Authors: Chatterjee Arpita
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the therapeutic impact of literature on mental health, emphasizing its role in emotional catharsis, resilience-building, and fostering empathy. Additionally, it includes empirical data from surveys and case studies to highlight real-world applications of bibliotherapy. The findings suggest that literature can significantly contribute to mental well-being and be integrated into mental health practices.
Características sociodemográficas, clínicas y epidemiológicas de los adultos mayores con deterioro cognitivo
Authors: Hierrezuelo Rojas Naifi , Hernández Magdariaga Alfredo , Bonal Ruiz Rolando
Published: February 2025

Durante el envejecimiento, el deterioro de las capacidades funcionales aumenta la vulnerabilidad de los individuos. Este estudio descriptivo y transversal caracterizó a adultos mayores con deterioro cognitivo en el Grupo Básico de Trabajo N.º 2 del Policlínico Docente Ramón López Peña, en Santiago de Cuba, entre enero de 2022 y enero de 2023. La población incluyó 124 adultos mayores que cumplían los criterios establecidos. Se analizaron variables sociodemográficas y clínicas como edad, sexo, ocupación, nivel educativo e independencia para las actividades de la vida diaria, utilizando técnicas de estadística descriptiva. Los resultados mostraron que las alteraciones cognitivas fueron más frecuentes en el grupo de 60 a 69 años (49,9 %), en mujeres (55,6 %), casados (41,9 %), con escolaridad superior (41,9 %) y jubilados (50,8 %). Entre los factores de riesgo predominantes estuvieron el sedentarismo (64,5 %) y la malnutrición (55,6 %), mientras que la hipertensión arterial fue la comorbilidad más común (41,9 %). Se concluye que el deterioro cognitivo fue más frecuente en mujeres casadas y jubiladas. Aunque el deterioro cognitivo no afectó significativamente la independencia en actividades básicas, sí se observó menor desempeño en actividades instrumentales como el lavado, el uso del teléfono y la gestión de finanzas.
The Power of Advertising: How Marketing Strategies Drive Consumer Preferences
Authors: Kudalkar Mahesh
Published: February 2025

An investigation analyzes e-commerce effects on consumer habits and preference changes through an examination of
online shopping platforms on buying behaviors. Digital marketplaces have exposed the crucial role that personalized
recommendations and product inventory levels and price comparison features as well as customer review mechanisms play in
guiding customer decisions. Technology advancements with artificial intelligence along with big data analysis have substantially
improved how effectively online shopping delivers personalized experiences to consumers. Research analyzes the main variables
that influence consumer choices through convenience access, building trust with consumers, establishing brand recognition
along with the psychological responses to digital advertising strategies. The research determines both advantages and drawbacks
of e-commerce by comparing consumers' improved purchasing choices with their tendency to make spontaneous decisions and
experience digital exhaustion. Through survey methods and analytical techniques this study discusses how e-commerce
transforms consumer purchasing habits and provides guidance for businesses willing to improve user satisfaction in digital
marketplaces.
Effects of Anti-Retroviral Drugs on Liver and Kidney function among HIV Patients Attending Gitwe District Hospital
Authors: ALAIN PRUDENCE ISHIMWE , Donatien MUTABAZI , Tharcisse GATEMBEZI , Israel HABIYAREMYE , Marie Louise MUKAMANA , Lauben NSABIYAREMYE
Published: February 2025

Background: About 35.3 million people were living with HIV and AIDS worldwide by 2012 up from 33.4 million in 2008 and more than 25 million have died since the first cases were reported in 1981. Sub-Saharan Africa is the worst affected region with an estimated 25 million people (70.8%) of the global total. The population of Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for only 11-12% of the world’s population. The pandemic killed an estimated 1.4 million people in 2012 of which 1.2 million of the cases were from sub-Saharan Africa. The goal of ART is to suppress viral replication and have impaired immunity restored but its major drawback is adverse effects accompanying its use. HAART toxicity has emerged as an important complication and eventually a major reason for ART switch and/or discontinuation. Acute drug toxicities still exist, and although typically not life-threatening, they can affect the quality of life and patients’ willingness to adhere to their treatment regimens.
Aim: the present study aimed to assess the effects of anti-retroviral drugs on liver and kidney function among HIV patients at Gitwe District Hospital.
Methodology: The study used both cross-sectional and retrospective study. A total number of 118 patients participated in the study. Blood samples were examined to assess the effect of HAART on liver and kidney.
Results: Prevalence of abnormal liver and renal analytes in HAART treated were 42.4%.
Conclusion: The study recommended that Gitwe District Hospital and Ministry of Health should establish stringent measures in investigating and screening liver and renal dysfunction by taking blood samples for full hemogram. There are also needs for improvement of diagnostic ability of organs among patients on HAART by the health workers. Routine screening should be encouraged as a prophylactic measure.
Keywords: Anti-Retroviral Drugs, human immune-deficiency virus, Liver function, Kidney function.
Effect of Short-Term Exposure to Formalin on the Prostate Health of Medical Students in Okofia, Nnewi
Authors: Ihim Augustine Chinedu , Obiezekpazu Patricia Chisom , Obi Patrick Chinedu , Obi Collins Uchechukwu , Ogalagu Romanus Ogai , Ikwelle Tochukwu Anthony
Published: February 2025

Medical students exposed to formalin, a preservative used for cadavers, may face health risks during dissection lessons. This study assessed the levels of free prostate-specific antigen (fPSA), total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA), and the percentage of free prostate-specific antigen (%fPSA) in students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University's College of Health Sciences after three hours of exposure to formalin. Forty-five participants aged 18 to 30 were recruited for this study.  Baseline samples taken before a 3-hour exposure served as control (pre-exposure), while samples collected afterward were classified as post-exposure (test).  The levels of tPSA and fPSA were measured using the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method. For this analysis, the AccuBind Total and Free Prostate-Specific Antigen ELISA kit was utilized.The analysis using a paired samples t-test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient revealed a significant decrease in total PSA (tPSA) after formalin exposure, with mean values dropping from 0.88 ± 0.60 ng/ml to 0.67 ± 0.50 ng/ml (p < 0.05). However, no significant changes were found in free PSA (fPSA) levels or participants' blood pressure post-exposure (p > 0.05). There was no relationship between the Total PSA, Free PSA, % Free PSA and the Body Mass Index (BMI), Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure of the participants post-exposure to short-term formalin. It was concluded that a three-hour formalin exposure may at a certain dosage be a therapeutic agent to decrease raised total PSA levels which is sometimes indicative of prostate dysfunction.
Keywords: short-term, formalin, exposure, prostate, health, medical, students, Nnewi
Quality Risk Management: Degree of formality, Formal and Informal QRM
Authors: Pathodiya Manish
Published: February 2025

The International Council for Harmonization’s (ICH) Q9 (R1): Quality Risk Management (QRM) guideline made effective from May, 2023. ICH Q9’s revision provides guidance on QRM for the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environment. It aims to improve decision-making by offering a systematic approach that complements existing quality practices and guidelines. The document emphasizes that understanding formality in quality risk management can optimize resource usage and support risk-based decision-making by reflecting the level of importance, uncertainty, and complexity of the decision.5 QRM is the process of appropriately managing risks to product quality throughout the product's life cycle in order to optimize its benefit–risk balance. It is a systematic process for the assessment, control, communication and review of risks to the quality of the medicinal product. The level of effort, formality and documentation of the quality risk management process should be commensurate with the level of risk. The overall approach for determining how much formality to apply during QRM activities should be described within the quality system. In addition, subjectivity can directly affect the effectiveness of risk management activities and the decisions made. Therefore, it is important that subjectivity is managed and minimized.1,6
Keywords: Quality Risk Management (QRM), Degree of Formality, Uncertainty, Importance, Complexity, Formal risk assessment, Informal risk assessment, QRM Techniques, QRM Tools, ICH
Determination of the presence of sildenafil and tadalafil in herbal products collected in Bamako and surrounding area by HPLC at the National Health Laboratory (LNS)
Authors: DEMBELE Ousmane , COULIBALY Balla F. , CISSE Bakary M. , DAKOUO M. Jacques , COULIBALY Bengali , SOW Fatoumata Tata , KONE Aoua Yah , ARAMA Patomo Dominique , COULIBALY Seydou Moussa
Published: February 2025

Objectives: Adulteration of herbal products can have a negative impact on the health of populations, as adulterants can lead to developmental defects, chronic diseases or death. Recently, in the literature, it has been reported that these products are used as adulterants in several traditional medicines. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to monitor synthetic adulterants in marketed liquid herbal products, which are most commonly used as strength and energy stimulants in Mali, for the safety of populations.
Methods: In this study, we investigated the presence of sildenafil and tadalafil in the most popular marketed herbal products in Mali by HPLC for regulatory measurements.
Results: A total of 16 samples were collected and analyzed, of which 14 revealed the presence of adulteration corresponding to 87%. Among these samples, 8 revealed the presence of Sildenafil and 6, the presence of Tadalafil at varying concentrations. These samples consist mostly of liquid, powder or paste preparations and are used as traditional medicines and food supplements for the treatment of physical and sexual weakness.
Conclusion: These results clearly raise the issue of adulteration of traditional medicines and food supplements used for the treatment of physical and sexual weakness in Mali by chemicals and the need to strengthen regulatory controls to prevent the falsification of these products.
Keywords: sildenafil, tadalafil, herbal products
Cephalosporin Utilization Pattern and Prescribing Trends in Gram-Negative Bacteria: Evidence for Facilitating Antimicrobial Stewardship
Authors: Bhavadharani R. , Bhavadharini K. , Singh S. Daniel Sundar , Dhivya K.
Published: February 2025

Background: India faces a high burden of infectious diseases globally, with Gram-negative bacteria posing a major threat. Cephalosporins are commonly used to treat these infections, but focused data on their utilization for Gram-negative infections is scarce, hindering targeted treatment and antimicrobial stewardship efforts. Our study aims to address this by providing comprehensive data on cephalosporin use for Gram-negative infections, promoting rational drug use, and enhancing antimicrobial stewardship practices.
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in Chennai from July to October 2024, to evaluate cephalosporin use in Gram-negative infections. The study enrolled 126 patients aged 20-70 prescribed cephalosporins, either empirically or on definitive therapy based on culture results. Data on demographics, diagnoses, culture reports, and treatment were recorded, categorized as empirical or definitive, and analyzed using chi-square tests (p < 0.05).
Results: The analysis showed a significant preference for third-generation cephalosporins in empiric and definitive therapy, confirmed by substantial deviations from expected distributions (p < 0.05), with cefoperazone with sulbactam being the most frequently prescribed in empirical treatment.
Conclusion: The study reveals the predominant use of third-generation cephalosporins in treating Gram-negative infections, emphasizing the need for antimicrobial stewardship, stricter guidelines and treatment protocols to include definitive therapies, and promoting rational drug use by adhering to antibiotic policies to combat resistance.
Keywords: Cephalosporin, Gram-negative infection, Drug Utilization, Prescribing pattern, antimicrobial stewardship.
Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery System: A New Approach
Authors: Shinde Sanket P. , Lobo Christopher Benjamin , Rajput Harshal Suresh Singh , Nikam Gaurav Fulchand
Published: February 2025

An extensive examination of the prior developments of drug delivery systems (DDS) based on nanoparticles will be covered in this study, along with novel research findings on the therapeutic improvement of antiretroviral therapy. Practitioners will be able to provide medications to target particular body parts thanks to the use of nanoparticle DDS. The application of nanoparticles as a DDS is having a discernible therapeutic impact in the treatment of cancers. DDS will also be used in medical imaging to illuminate brain function, cancers, or other body cellular activities. There is great promise for using nanoparticle DDS to enhance human health. Its unique features, such as its nanoscale structure, improved permeability and retention capacity, higher surface-area-to-volume ratio, ability to be functionalized on the surface etc., make it a successful drug delivery method for the administration of antiviral treatments. The more important variables that impact target-specific drug delivery, optimal cellular uptake, degree of opsonization by host immune cells, drug retention time, transcytosis, biological half-life extension, in vivo stability, and cytotoxicity are nevertheless the size, shape, charge, and surface topology of the nanoparticles. The review will shed light on the significant obstacle of clinical safety and efficacy as well as the elaborate role of drug delivery based on nanotechnology.
Keywords: Nanotechnology, Dendrimers, Controlled drug release, Nanoparticle, Nanospheres.
Role of Husbands in Antenatal Care, Delivery and Postnatal Care of Their Wives in Panchkhal, Nepal
Authors: Singh Champak Kumar , Tamang Prem Bahadur , Adhikari Anjali Bijaya
Published: February 2025

The present study has assessed the involvement of husbands in antenatal care, delivery, and postnatal care among married women of reproductive age in Panchkhal Municipality, Kavre district, Nepal. Emphasizing the impactful role of a male in the circle of reproductive health, this research tries to address high maternal mortality and morbidity rates in Nepal by showing that a better understanding and support from the husband is highly essential for an improved outcome of maternal health. Data were originally collected through the use of a self-administered structured questionnaire with probability cluster sampling from 96 women who had at least one child aged five years or younger. Results showed that while all respondents received antenatal care, the number of women who received postnatal care was significantly lower, as many reportedly gave birth at home. Educated husbands were more likely to provide nutritional and emotional support during pregnancy. This has also shown that spousal communication about maternal and Child Health issues regarding child spacing, immunization, breastfeeding, and contraceptive use was important. This research found out positive results regarding the role of husbands in maternal care before and after pregnancy.
Keywords: Spousal participation, maternal health, family health, role of fathers
Humic nanoparticles as a tool for eliminating the toxicity of zinc L-valinate
Authors: Tumasov Vladimir N. , Marukhlenko Alla V. , Syroeshkin Anton V.
Published: February 2025

Earlier, we showed (Morozova M.A. et al., 2022) that solutions of the humic acids (HAs) and fulvic acids (FAs) complex used as a solvent are applicable for increasing the solubility and colloidal stability of antiviral drugs. In this study, we investigated the ability of humates to form stable colloidal systems with chelated zinc complexes with amino acids. The study of the dispersion properties of the samples was carried out using the dynamic light scattering (DLS) technique. There were obtained HAs and FAs dilutions that form a colloidal solution with zinc chelate complexes with specified characteristics of particle size and zeta potential. The solutions contained mainly 20 nm nanoparticles and their zeta potential was -24 mV. The toxicity was assessed using the Spirotox method. A comparative toxicological analysis of zinc valinate samples dissolved in HAs and water showed that the use of HAs as an adjuvant allows for a radical decrease in the toxicity of zinc chelate.
Keywords:  extract of humic substances; fulvic acid; zinc chelate complexes; zincvalinate; toxicity; Spirotox-method
Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Face Scrub Gel for Skin Exfoliation
Authors: Metri Shashikala , Ceema Mathew  , Sai Geethasree M , Bhavana B , Shirisha E , Gopi PK
Published: February 2025

Nowadays, many herbs are finding their way into the preparation of herbal cosmetics, as these are the safest to use with no side effects and influence the biological function of skin. The present study involved the preparation and evaluation of polyherbal face scrub gel. The scrub exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin. The grittiness of the scrub removes the dead skin cells and unblock the skin pores and reduce the sebum deposition on the skin making skin more complexion and radiant. The natural ingredients like orange peel, marigold flowers, and liquorice were used in preparation, which possesses anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, and anti-aging properties. The alcoholic extract of herbs was prepared using maceration and added to the gel prepared with Carbopol. Other ingredients such as sodium benzoate, propylene glycol, triethanolamine, and sodium lauryl sulfate were added to the gel. The prepared scrub was evaluated for its appearance, pH, viscosity, spreadability, washability, irritability, grittiness, stability, and patch test. Among the three formulated scrub gels, the FSG3 gave effective results, and it can be used as an effective scrub for all types of skin.
Keywords: Exfoliation, Liquorice, orange peel, marigold flowers, polyherbal scrub.
Investigation of Placentas of Preeclamptic Patients with Very Premature Membrane Rupture
Authors: Ege Serhat , Akkuş Murat , Aşır Fırat , Alcan Medine Arslan
Published: February 2025

Purpose: In this study, placental histological differences between the control group and the PROM+preeclampsia group were evaluated.
Materials and Methods: In our study, placentas were obtained from a total of 90 pregnant patients (regardless of age), including 45 control and 45 PROM+Preeclampsia pregnant patients, by obtaining informed consent form.
Results: In the control group, placental structures appeared normal with regular chorionic villi, properly organized trophoblast layers, minimal syncytial nodes, and limited fibrin accumulation. Villous capillary endothelial cells were thin and elongated, while stromal cells were well-placed without signs of bleeding or inflammation. In the PROM+preeclampsia group, villous degeneration, trophoblastic apoptosis, vascular congestion, endothelial hyperplasia, and increased fibrin deposition were observed. The intervillous area showed extensive hemorrhage and immune cell infiltration, with numerous Hoffbauer cells in the villous stroma and marked decidual cell degeneration near the maternal plate.
Conclusion: In our study, placental histopathological changes observed in the PROM+preeclampsia group show that this condition may seriously affect the placental structure.
Keywords: placenta, PROM, histopathology, preeclampsia
Investigation of Adhesion Molecules in the Placentas of Patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus with Premature Rupture of Membranes
Authors: Sancar Muhyiddin , Atiç Esranur , Karabat Mehmet Uğur , Kaplan Şehmus , Aktaş Ayfer , Aşır Fırat
Published: February 2025

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the histopathological changes in the placentas of patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and premature rupture of membranes (PROM).
Materials and Methods: Placentas of 21 GDM+PROM and 21 healthy pregnant women were sectioned into 4-6 μm sections and stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin.
Results: In GDM+PROM group, fibrinoid deposition in light pink areas, degeneration of chorionic villi and irregularities in villus structure, congestion and dilatation of capillary vessels were observed. Leukocyte infiltration was observed in the intervillous area. Desidua cells showed degeneration and pycnosis. Rupture of the amniotic membrane was observed.
Conclusion: We have demonstrated that GDM+PROM leads to severe pathologic changes in placental structures and is associated with inflammatory and vascular dysfunction.
Keywords: Gestational diabetes mellitus, premature rupture of membranes, placenta
Rhetoric and Tactics of the Woman, Life, Freedom Protest Movement in Iran
Authors:   University of Tehran, Iran, Batyari Atefeh
Published: February 2025

The Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran emerged as a significant societal response to the tragic death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. This movement is characterized by unique strategies that aim to draw global attention to the plight of women in Iran and their struggle for rights and freedoms. The movement utilizes several tactics, including cutting hair, burning scarves, turban knocking, and the rhetorical strategy of a song anthem. These tactics and rhetoric convey the emotional weight of the movement and invite broader participation and support from diverse audiences. A pragmatist feminist analysis of these protest methods reveals their effectiveness in challenging the status quo and advocating for social justice. If Iranian politicians of the Islamic Republic of Iran ignore the movement, it could escalate tensions between the regime and its citizens, potentially leading to increased radicalization.
A Double-Edged Sword: The Effects of Cartoon Media on the Development of Children’s Eating Habits
Authors: Lou Jerry , Fan Frank
Published: February 2025

The global childhood obesity epidemic has been a rising health concern over the past two decades. Obesity is associated with premature death, type 2 diabetes, and many other serious diseases and health conditions. Developing healthy eating habits early at a young age is a way to prevent diet-related diseases. Given the substantial increase in the prevalence of childhood obesity, various research studies have been conducted to treat this public health issue. Health campaigns worldwide have depended on multiple methods to reduce this crisis, including physical activity and diet-control programs, medicine, and surgery. Recent studies have found an additional promising and encouraging way to promote healthy eating among children: cartoons. Cartoons can affect cognitive development and encourage positive behaviors in children. Cartoons promoting a healthy diet can influence the food choices of children. However, cartoons have drawbacks as consuming media creates a sedentary lifestyle and could also be used to promote unhealthy foods to children. This review analyzes the effects of cartoons on children, how exposure to cartoon images can change children's behaviors and the underlying mechanisms of graphic media. Although using cartoon images is a promising way to reduce the prominence of childhood obesity, due to limited data concerning the long-term benefits of exposure to media, the combination of healthy eating cartoons with other traditional healthy eating techniques should also be considered.
Exfoliative Cytology for Age Evaluation: A Comparative Study in Different Age Groups
Authors: Manvikar Dr. Vardendra , M R Dr. Pradeep , Latha H Dr Aparna , N G Dr. Shreekanth , Velpula Dr. Vijaya Kumar , Reddy Dr. K. M. Parveen
Published: February 2025

Introduction: In the context of a criminal investigation or a mass tragedy, determining the age of missing human remains is crucial because details like gender, birthdate and year of death can help investigators narrow down a vast pool of potential matches and identify the right person. Oral exfoliative cytology is a simple, relatively easy procedure that requires little discomfort from the patient to be repeated. Objective: The purpose of the study was to use image analysis morphometric software to compare the average cell size in buccal smears in order to estimate an individual's age. Materials and Methods: Buccal smears were collected from 100 apparently healthy individuals. The smears were stained according to the standard Papanicolaou laboratory protocol after being fixed in 95% alcohol. The image analysis program version 4.3 from Dewinter was used to calculate the average cell size. Results: The average cell size of each individual significantly decreased as age increased, according to the results. The average cell size decreased with age, according to cytomorphometry. A statistically significant reduction in the average cell size was revealed by analysis, using one-way ANOVA and Bonferroni methods (P < 0.005). Conclusion: Buccal smears show age-related changes that can be utilized as an age estimation technique. Compared to other screening modalities, which are typically either invasive or costly, cytomorphometric examination of exfoliated cells of the buccal mucosa offers as a potential alternative non-invasive approach in evaluation and correlation of an individual's age.
Carbon Storage Potential and Economic Valuation in the Arboretum of Forest Area with Special Purpose (KHDTK) Aek Nauli, Indonesia
Authors: Ramadhani Nur , Wicaksono Rezky Lasekti , Rahmadwiati Rissa
Published: February 2025

Sustainable forest management is expected to significantly contribute to preventing climate change and supporting the achievement of the Forestry and Other Land Use (FOLU) Net Sink 2030. This study aims to determine the potential for biomass storage and carbon and economic valuation in the Arboretum of Forest Area with Special Purpose (KHDTK) Aek Nauli, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This study used systematic sampling with random start as an inventory method. The estimation of above-ground carbon uptake used general allometric equations and benefit transfer methods for the economic value of carbon. This study found 62 species of woody plants with 5 species classified as endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, namely Agathis dammara, Dryobalanops aromatica, Tectona grandis, Pinus merkusii and Saurauia bracteosa. There are 734 individuals of woody plants, including 84% in the tree phase and 16% in the pole phase, with dominant species in both phases, namely Pinus merkusii and Schima wallichii. Potential biomass and carbon stocks in the pole phase were 4.76 tons/ha and 2.24 tons/ha, respectively, while in the tree phase were 338.69 tons/ha and 159.19 tons/ha. The total estimated carbon sequestration reached 592.42 tons.CO2e/ha. Carbon stocks’ total potential economic value is IDR 2,578,832,243 (USD 164,100). Therefore, the Arboretum of KHDTK Aek Nauli is considered to have the potential to support the achievement of the FOLU Net Sink 2030 target. It is expected that the potential economic value of carbon can be converted into real value and optimized through a carbon trading scheme to offset greenhouse gas emissions and support the sustainable management of KHDTK Aek Nauli.
Keywords: benefit transfer, biomass, carbon trade, climate change mitigation, economic potential
Field Evaluation of Biochar Application on the Early Growth of Falcataria moluccana: Effects of Pyrolysis Temperatures and Biochar Application Rates
Authors: Wijaya Bangun Adi , Riniarti Melya , Hidayat Wahyu , Prasetia Hendra , Yoo Jiho , Park Byung Bae
Published: February 2025

Faltacaria moluccana at its early plantation, is devastated by heat and water stress due to current global climate change. Production forests in Indonesia suggested to use biochar to enhance the durability of early growth F. moluccana in the field. Empty fruit bunches (EFB), a gigantic abundant waste material in Indonesia, pose its potential as biochar feedstock. This study aims to evaluate the effects of EFB biochar on the growth of F. moluccana for one year in a field setting. The experiment used two biochar application rates (25 and 50 tons/ha) and biochar produced at two pyrolysis temperatures (400°C and 600°C). Climatic factors (rainfall and average temperature) were monitored to assess how biochar interacted with field conditions to influence the growth of F. moluccana. EFB biochar increased height and diameter increment by up to 25% and 42%, respectively, compared to control after one year. While pyrolysis temperatures show no impact on growth, biochar application rates of 25 and 50 tons/ha significantly boost diameter increments by 36% and 42%, respectively, compared to controls, without affecting height. Biochar also improves monthly growth increments under water and heat stress. EFB biochar optimizes growth under current climate conditions in Indonesia and mitigates the negative effects of extreme temperature fluctuations.
Keywords: biochar, early plant growth, empty fruit bunch, Faltacaria moluccana, field experiment
History of Artificial Intelligence and Its Potential to Revolutionising the Interior Design Industry
Authors: Mahendarto Trias
Published: February 2025

With its constant development and refinement, artificial intelligence (AI) has incorporated itself in many practical fields, including design. Interior design, as part of the design discipline, has also begun to incorporate AI into its industry, from the design process to the production process. Due to its constant evolution, the current studies of AI’s influence in the interior design industry are often limited to singular focus areas, creating an incomplete assessment of the correlation and impact of AI on the interior design industry. This research studies the impact of AI on the interior design industry, from the historical development of AI and its implementation in interior design in general, its integration into the design process, its application to the workflow and production process, to its current challenges and limitations in the interior design industry. The research uses a literature study, which chooses scientific writings and research that this research considered significant in the study of AI’s influence and potential in the interior design industry. This research provides insights for interior design and artificial intelligence professionals, researchers, and stakeholders. It highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to maximize the potential of artificial intelligence in the interior design industry.
Exploring the Educational Potential of VR: Immersive vs. Non-Immersive VR in Virtual Space Learning
Authors: Santy Delvita
Published: February 2025

This study explores the impact of Virtual Reality (VR) in architectural education at Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University, focusing on the differences between immersive and non-immersive VR experiences. Two groups of architecture students participated in the study: one group used VR headsets, while the other engaged with non-immersive virtual environments. Both groups completed a User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ), and their responses were analysed using the Mann-Whitney U test. The study found that students using VR headsets reported significantly higher engagement, satisfaction, and overall positive experience than non-immersive methods. These findings suggest that immersive VR has more potential to enhance student learning experiences in architectural education, providing valuable insights for developing practical digital learning tools and strategies.
The Study of AI integrated Simulation in Building Information Modelling (BIM) Use at Architectural Design Studio
Authors: Dharmatanna Stephanus Wirawan , Wijaya Elvina Shanggrama
Published: February 2025

The presence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been widely spread and used in many aspects of life, including education, as an image generator, source of data exploration, and means of visualization. Nevertheless, the research regarding the use of AI in the Architectural design studio process is still few, especially in the context of Indonesian Architectural education. Therefore, this research aims to picture the use of AI integrated Building Information Modelling in the design studio. This research was done by combining observation and a questionnaire. The use of AI in wind and thermal simulation of 5th-semester students with medium-rise building projects was studied. The students were being exposed to conventional simulation software, before being introduced to Autodesk Forma, an AI based cloud simulation. After the semester ends, students are asked to fill in a questionnaire regarding their process of doing simulation. The result is that most of the students find the AI-based simulation easy, regardless of the limitation of simulated areas and the maximum file size of the trial-free version. They still find more benefits of using the AI Simulation compared to conventional one, as they can reflect on their design and develop them according to the simulation results more effectively and holistically. Future studies regarding the use of AI in other design stages could be done as a follow-up to ensure the creativity of architectural design thinking.
Alcohol consumption and depressive symptoms as predictive factors of risk behaviors in urban transport drivers
Authors: Yana-Yana Maribel Lizbeth , Cruz Vargas Nicol Yaquelin , Hilasaca-Mamani Kristel Raquel , Cjuno Julio , Puño -Quispe Lucy
Published: February 2025

Background: In Peru, there are alarming statistics regarding traffic accidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol and emotional problems. Objective: This study aimed to identify whether alcohol consumption and depressive symptoms are predictors of the perception of risky behaviors in drivers. Method: The methodology followed a quantitative approach with a predictive scope, non-experimental design, and cross-sectional study. A non-probabilistic sample of 310 drivers aged 18 to 54 years was used, of whom 95% were male. The study utilized the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and the Aversion to Risk Taking Scale to assess the participants. Results: Four out of 10 drivers exhibited depressive symptoms, and 7 out of 10 presented alcohol consumption issues. Regarding linear regression, an increase in alcohol consumption and depressive symptoms predicted 48.3% of the variance in the perception of risky driving behaviors. Conclusion: It is concluded that increased depressive symptoms and alcohol consumption are predictors of a decreased perception of risky driving behaviors. Future studies could implement interventions aimed at reducing risky behaviors by addressing depression and alcohol dependency in drivers.
Examining the Impact of Two Leadership Patterns on Creativity via Psychological Empowerment in Indonesian Service and Banking Sectors
Authors: Ramadhani Aldi , Pradana Handrio Adhi
Published: February 2025

With the lens of sensemaking theory, this research aims to examine the effect of transformational and transactional leadership on employee creativity with psychological empowerment acting as a mediator. This research used quantitative methods with primary data sources. Data was collected by designing in such a way and distributing questionnaires via online. The sample size in this research was 157 respondents who work in various industries such as services, manufacturing, educational institutions, and banking. The data analysis used multiple linear regression and mediating testing procedure by Preacher and Hayes. The results showed that transformational leadership, transactional leadership, and psychological empowerment had a significant positive effect on creativity. Transformational and transactional leadership have a significant positive effect on psychological empowerment. Psychological empowerment succeeded in being mediator for the two different leadership styles in nature, that are transformational and transactional leadership, influencing on creativity. This research contributes to the development of literature on two types of leadership at once, namely transformational and transactional. So far, transactional leaders are considered to have a negative effect on outcome variables. However, this research is able to reveal the same capability between transformational and transactional in improving employee performance particularly in emerging country context.
Mengkaji Dampak Literasi Ekonomi Terhadap Pola Konsumsi Remaja Akhir
Authors: Putri Kusbandiyah , Astuti Sri , Safitri Camelia
Published: February 2025

This consumptive behavior is often found in the lives of teenagers who live in urban areas. Because teenagers in urban areas live a complex social life, individuals compete to consume things to gain identity through what they consume. Economic literacy helps reduce a person's consumptive behavior. This research aims to determine the influence of economic literacy on the consumptive behavior of late adolescents. This research uses an associative quantitative method with a non-probability sampling method using purposive sampling. The sample in this study amounted to one hundred and fifteen respondents. This research surveyed by distributing online questionnaires to examine economic literacy and consumer behavior. Statistical analysis tests were carried out with the help of SPSS twenty-six zero points software. The research results show that in testing the hypothesis, H0 is accepted and Ha is rejected, and there is no significant influence between economic literacy and consumer behavior in Rawalumbu. It can be concluded that high or low economic literacy in the late teens in Rawalumbu does not influence consumer behavior.
Pengaruh Dimensi Fraud Hexagon terhadap Perilaku Kecurangan Akademik
Authors: Fauziyah Rezy , Rahmi Elvi
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze was to determine the extent to which the dimensions of the hexagon fraud affect colleger academic fraud. Research surveys using quantitative methodologies are the types of research that are used.  The population in this research are college from Universitas Negeri Padang's Faculty of Economics and Business. Non-probability sampling is the technique used to collect samples. Methods for collecting data with a g-form questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is a quantitative technique.  The results showed that research indicate that academic fraud  colleger at Universitas Negeri Padang's Faculty of Economics and Business are influenced by stimulus and capacity. Conversely, opportunity, rationalization, and collusion have no impact on academic fraud colleger  there, whereas  arrogance has a negative impact on academic fraud colleger
Pengaruh Self-Efficacy, Adversity Quotient, dan Entrepreneurial Alertness terhadap Intensi Berwirausaha
Authors: Ramadhani Santi Fauziah , Marna Jean Elikal
Published: February 2025

This research was conducted to determine the influence of Self-Efficacy, Adversity Quotient, and Entrepreneurial Alertness on the Entrepreneurial Intentions of Students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Padang. The type of data used in this research is quantitative. The population used in this research was 1089 undergraduate students who had passed the mandatory entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial practice courses. The sampling technique used in this research was proportional random sampling with a sample size of 92. The data collection technique in this research used a questionnaire via Google Form with a Likert scale. The analysis method in this research is multiple linear regression with the SPSS V.20 application. To test the hypothesis in this study, we used validity and reliability tests, normality tests, heteroscedasticity tests, multicollinearity tests, determination tests, F tests, and T tests. The results of this research show that 1) Self-Efficacy has a positive and significant effect on students' entrepreneurial intentions 2 ) Adversity Quotient has no effect on students' entrepreneurial intentions 3) Entrepreneurial Alertness has no effect on students' entrepreneurial intentions 4) Self-Efficacy, Adversity Quotient, and Entrepreneurial Alertness together have a positive and significant effect on students' entrepreneurial intentions.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning Berbantuan Media Pembelajaran Scrapbook Terhadap Hasil Belajar
Authors: Fitri Widia , Oknaryana Oknaryana
Published: February 2025

This study aims to enhance learning outcomes for SMA Negeri 2 Batusangkar class XI.F6 students by using a scrapbook-based project-based learning paradigm. There are two cycles to this classroom action research project. There are two meetings in cycle I and two meetings in cycle II. Every cycle has four stages: preparation, execution, observation, and reflection. In the meantime, there are six learning processes in the project-based learning model: choosing the project, organizing the steps, creating a schedule, finishing the project, creating reports and presentations, and assessing the procedure. The results showed that improving student learning outcomes from cycle I to cycle II can be achieved with the scrapbook-assisted project-based learning paradigm. Student learning results in cycle I were 70.6%. At the second meeting, the percentage of students who completed their coursework increased to 88.2%.
Pengaruh Karakteristik Perusahaan, Kualitas Audit, dan Kepemilikan Institusional Terhadap Asimetri Informasi
Authors: Septian Rifki , Setyadi Edi Joko , Santoso Suryo Budi , Inayati Nur Isna
Published: February 2025

This research to determine the influence of company characteristics, audit quality, and institutional ownership on information asymetry. The reseacrh method used is aquantitative method. The population in this study are manufacturing companies in the consumer goods and industrial sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) for the 2019-2022 period. The sampling technique in this research uses a purposive sampling technique with a total of 129 data. The data analysis method used is panel data regression analysis, using E-Views 12 software. Based on the results of panel data regression analysis testing, it is known that company age and audit quality have a significant effect to information asymetry. Meanwhile, company size, leverage profitability and institutional ownership have no effect on information asymetry.
Peningkatan Tren Minat Beli Produk Kosmetik yang Dipengaruhi oleh Digital Marketing
Authors: Trisna Anisya Bella , Yusuf Budi Permana
Published: February 2025

In order to increase economic growth, a country needs to strengthen the MSME sector, one of the ways is by transforming into the digital world. Digital marketing is currently important for the business world. Because digital marketing can increase buying interest easily, on target and cost-effectively. The purpose of this study is to show the impact of using digital marketing on buying interest in Azarine products using quantitative research. A sample of 92 respondents was taken using purposive sampling technique. Respondents in this study were MAN students in Cibinong sub-district. The results showed that there was an effect of digital marketing on social media on buying interest in Azarine products by 64.8%.
Pengaruh Inovasi dan Literasi Bisnis Digital Terhadap Keunggulan Bersaing Pelaku UMKM Kuliner Rumahan yang Terdaftar di GoFood
Authors: Syofyan Rita , Ananda Putri Nia , Putra Defriko Gusma , Hayati Annur Fitri , Murdy Khairi
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of innovation and digital business literacy on the competitive advantage of home-based culinary SMEs registered by GoFood in Padang City. This type of research is an associative descriptive study. The population in this study are home-based culinary SMEs registered by GoFood in Padang City. The sample used was 75 SMEs using proportional non random sampling. The type of data in this study is primary data. Data processing uses SPSS22. The data collection technique used is a questionnaire. The data that has been collected was analyzed by descriptive analysis. This study uses multiple regression analysis.Based on the results of the study, it is known that innovation has a significant effect on the competitive advantage of home-based culinary MSME actors registered with GoFood in Padang City with a value of Sig 0.011<0.05, digital business literacy has a significant effect on the competitive advantage of home-based culinary MSME actors registered with GoFood in Padang City with Sig 0.002< 0.05, innovation and digital business literacy have a significant effect on the competitive advantage of home-based culinary SMEs registered by GoFood in Padang City with Sig 0.024 <0.05
Determinan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia di ASEAN: Penetrasi Faktor Kunci Melalui Pedekatan Autoregressive Distributed Lag
Authors: Jauhari Fiki afif , Choiri Miftakhul
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini menganalisis hubungan antara pertumbuhan ekonomi, jumlah penduduk, dan tata kelola pemerintahan terhadap Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM) di ASEAN dengan menggunakan pendekatan  Autoregressive Distributed Lag  (ARDL)  . Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam jangka panjang, pertumbuhan ekonomi dan tata kelola pemerintahan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap IPM, sedangkan jumlah penduduk berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap IPM. Dalam jangka pendek, pertumbuhan ekonomi dan jumlah penduduk berpengaruh positif terhadap IPM, namun tata kelola pemerintahan tidak berpengaruh terhadap IPM. Analisis cross-section menunjukkan bahwa dalam jangka pendek, pertumbuhan ekonomi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap IPM di Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Filipina, Myanmar, Kamboja, Brunei Darussalam, dan Laos, tetapi tidak di Singapura. Selain itu, jumlah penduduk dalam jangka pendek berpengaruh signifikan terhadap IPM di masing-masing negara ASEAN. Sementara itu, tata kelola pemerintahan dalam jangka pendek hanya berdampak terhadap IPM di Vietnam dan Filipina.
Analisis Tata Kelola Nagari Wisata berbasis CHSE dan Dampaknya terhadap Perekonomian Masyarakat Nagari
Authors: Oknaryana Oknaryana , Kurniawati Tri , Marwan Marwan , Wulandari Dwi Pratiwi
Published: February 2025

Tourism villages play an important role in tourism development. CHSE implementation will guarantee comfort and safety for tourists. This research uses a descriptive approach with surveys and FGDs to analyze the implementation of CHSE and also the economic impact of tourism on the community in Nagari Sungai Batang.The implementation of CHSE in the Nagari Sungai Batang tourist destination is starting to be seen. However, there are still various aspects of cleanliness, health, safety and environmental sustainability that can still be improved. This assessment can be an independent assessment to become a precursor to obtaining CHSE certification in the future. The existence of tourism has had an impact on the community's economy, both in terms of community income, opening up employment opportunities related to tourism and providing supporting infrastructure. However, this is also not optimal. Various efforts are still needed so that the impact of the tourism sector in Nagari Sungai Batang can give significant results. The efforts that can be carried out include tourism promotion and also determining tariffs for existing tourist destinations.