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Experimental study of Pruthvisara taila in excised wound model in Wistar albino rats
Authors: Pagad Archana , Mishra Abhayakumar , Kadibagil Vinay R , Bhat Sudhakar , Mathad Prasanna
Published: April 2024

Pruthvisara taila is a formulation indicated in the chikitsa of vrana as topical medicine in classical text Chakradatta. It contains Shuddha chitrakamoola, Shuddha vatsanabha, Shuddha karaveera, Nirgundi moola, Nadibeeja, Kanji and Karanja taila as the base. Aims and Objectives: Evaluation of wound healing property of Pruthvisara taila through experimental study. Methodology: Wound healing property in albino rats by excision wound healing model and its histopathology study. Results: Results of the study on the parameters assessed like percentage of wound contraction and histopathology study; percentage of wound closure was observed in Control group was 94.92%, in standard it was 93.73% and in test drug the percentage of wound contraction was 95.73%.The test drug, Pruthvisara taila showed more angiogenesis and formation of new blood vessels than standard group and in control group there was absence of formation of new blood vessels and proliferation of fibroblast cells. The control group did not show any collagen formation and scab formation the test drug Pruthvisara taila showed moderate formation and deposition compared to standard drug. Compared to control and standard group, the test drug, Pruthvisara taila selected in this study showed remarkable wound healing property in excised wound.
A case Study of Fat and Release of Hydrogen in Sewage Sulfide During the Management of Sewage Projects
Authors: Hussein S N , Alrubaye R F , Nassar Yasser
Published: April 2024

During sewage projects, management appears Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) emission-related odours have been a problem in sewage project networks for decades. One of the gases that directly harms employees and network infrastructure is hydrogen sulfide gas. Using the TOXCHEM software, the network of the Al-Hur project in Karbala, south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, was simulated for three main lines of different diameters 630, 315, and 1000 mm, each with a diameter of 1000 meters, they are connected to a main manhole by drop structure, and then to the lift station. Samples for these diameters were collected for two seasons (summer and winter) with all the necessary parameters of this network to be included in the model. The model was validated for the two seasons, and the results were very close to reality after being examined in a statistical way, where the results of R and RMSE were (0.821 and 0.821) and (0.000462 and 0.000184) for Summer and Winter, respectively. Sensitivity analysis studied wastewater characteristics with different levels of H2S loading rate, flow rate, suspended solid concentration, oil/grease concentration, and temperature. The results showed that all emissions in these networks are dangerous, especially in the summer when the emissions concentrations for pipe 315, pipe 630, pipe 1000, drop 315, drop 630 and the lift station were 7.6, 6.2, 2.5, 8.01, 3.78 and 6.06 ppm, respectively. By utilizing a TOXCHEM model, the study helped to understand the fate and emission of hydrogen sulfide gas in all parts of the networks.
Motives and interests of power. Behind Anies Baswedan's populist political communication style as a government political actor
Authors: Daryani  , Udi Rusadi  , Asrul Mustaqim
Published: April 2024

This research was conducted with the aim of identifying Anies Baswedan's populist political communication style as a government political actor and uncovering the motives and interests of power behind its use by using theory of populism and Burke’s dramatism. This research has a critical paradigm with a qualitative research design. The data collection method consists of in-depth interviews (in dept interviews); observation; literature and document study; and triangulation. The research quality criteria are based on historical situatedness. The research results show that the populist political communication style of government political actors is a symbolic action of a leader born from the democratic process. The component of the populist political communication style that is prominently used is the pro-people component. The motive revealed was the desire to build alternative political power through image and public opinion. Meanwhile, the interests of power are to protect and strengthen the legitimacy of the leadership to maintain power and pave the way for political career advancement. A number of findings which are novel in this research are the populist dramatism approach as a synthesis of the theories of dramatism and populism; audience's perception as an additional element in the analysis of the Burkeian dramatic pentad; and identification and cross-check methods to determine the appropriate scene for the rhetorical act of political speech.
Responsibility of commitment making officials in government procurement of goods/services
Authors: J. Bambang Pudjiono  , Slamet Suhartono  , Endang Prasetyawati  , Yovita Arie Mangesti
Published: April 2024

The implementation of good governance is the main prerequisite for carrying out state goals, especially in providing public welfare. In line with the large demands of society for the implementation of good governance, the government must provide quality public services. In this regard, development planning is needed that is systematic, directed, comprehensive, and responsive to the dynamics of community needs. In the government's efforts to provide public services, it is necessary to develop and implement a real legal accountability system for the implementation public services, so that the implementation of government and development can take place in an efficient, clean and accountable manner. The responsibility of Commitment Making Officials in the procurement of government goods/services consists of administrative responsibility and criminal responsibility. Administrative responsibility occurs if an administrative violation occurs, and will be subject to administrative sanctions. Meanwhile, criminal liability means the possibility that a criminal act has occurred and can be subject to criminal sanctions.  However, this responsibility can also be imposed on other officials involved in the procurement of goods/services, such as Budget Users, Budget User Proxies, Procurement Officials/Election Working Group, as long as their involvement in the criminal act can be proven.
Digital Inequality: Bridging the Divide for LatinX Communities
Authors: Bhan Jagar , Rubio Michael
Published: April 2024

The digital divide, a pressing global issue, is characterized by unequal access to and use of information and communication technology. This disparity, deeply rooted in socio-economic and geographical factors, has become a defining determinant of social opportunities, well-being, and advancement in the modern era. Marginalized communities, particularly the LatinX population, find themselves at the forefront of this divide, grappling with challenges hindering their digital empowerment. This research comprehensively explores the digital divide’s impact on the LatinX community, considering historical influences, socio-economic disparities, and the recent exacerbation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. By meticulously examining the unique challenges faced by the LatinX community in accessing and effectively utilizing digital resources, this study seeks to shed light on the multi-dimensional nature of the issue. Furthermore, the research proposes actionable strategies to promote digital equality, including infrastructure development and digital literacy programs. This study's overarching objective is to highlight the pressing need to address the technical aspects of the digital divide but also to emphasize the broader implications for educational equity and societal inclusivity. In doing so, it underscores the importance of collective action in building an inclusive, equitable, and digitally empowered future for the LatinX community.
Distributional Inequality in Social Infrastructural Provision in Etim Ekpo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Esin John O. , I.E Mercy
Published: April 2024

There is a growing level of imbalance in the distribution of social infrastructure among communities especially in the developing countries, which has considerably impeded the socio-economic development of these countries. This study investigated the pattern of distribution of social infrastructure stock in Etim Ekpo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Data for the study were obtained from the Akwa Ibom State Statistical Yearbook complemented by direct visit to the sampled settlements in order to ascertain the available infrastructure and update same with the information obtained through secondary sources. Through a systematic random sampling, 30 communities were selected from all the 84 communities that made up the study area while the Z-score variate was employed in determining the distributional inequality in social infrastructure provision in the sampled communities. The results of the standardized and composite indicator scores of social infrastructure provision in the study area reveals that majority (20) of the rural communities are disadvantaged in terms of social infrastructure delivery as large-scale inadequacy and distributional inequality in social infrastructure provision abounds in the study area. The study recommends the urgent need for deliberate efforts geared at increase budgetary allocations for the provision of infrastructure facilities and a well supervised expenditure on the provision of these facilities in the rural communities to be made by the government as these facilities have been found to influence productivity of the rural dwellers and also affect their sustainability. Added to this, is the need for the mapping of the developmental patterns at the state level of the study area, as it would provide veritable tool for policy makers attempting to balance the distribution of social infrastructure in order to enhance the spread of development in all facets of the state.
Sexual Health Education in Primary Schools in Benin: Acquired Tools on Some Components of Teachers in the Municipalities of Malanville and Abomey Calavi
Authors: Landry Aitchedji Magloire Fortuné , Christelle Maillard , Blandine Kotobiodjo
Published: April 2024

The Government of Benin has chosen to strengthen sexual and reproductive health rights by integrating sexual health education into the curricula, starting at the maternal level. To this end, a capacity-building campaign for teachers has been initiated. The aim of this study is to assess the theoretical framework of knowledge for the promotion of sexual health among primary school teachers in Malanville and Abomey-Calavi, Benin. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study with analytical aims that consisted of a prospective collection of data from February 21 to 24, 2022 in Malanville on 270 teachers in the municipality of Malanville and from August 05 to 8, 2021 in Abomey-Calavi on 275 teachers in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi. Individual interviews were conducted with teachers on the basis of questionnaires on knowledge of the human body, psychology and sexual health rights and obligations. Analysis of the data reveals that in Abomey-Calavi, 71. 34% of teachers in pre-test have a mastery of knowledge of the human body compared to 76. 57% in post-test. 53. 41% in pre-test have a master’s degree in psychology compared to 85. 51% in post-test. 67. 14% in pre-test have a mastery of the right and obligation component against 71. 97% in post-test. In Malanville, on average 51. 82% of teachers have a good knowledge of children’s rights and obligations in sexual health at the end of the training. A system of monitoring and evaluation and cyclical reinforcement of trained teachers is needed to ensure lasting impacts.
Coping with Peer Pressure and Social Emotional Well-Being in Preschool Children
Authors: Gülay Ogelman Hülya , Kahveci Döne
Published: April 2024

The aim of this study is to investigate the social emotional well being of preschool children's in terms of coping skills with peer pressure. A relational screening method was used in this study. The sample group included 202 children aged 4-6 years. Personal Information Form, Social Skill Assessment Scale with the sub-dimension of coping skills with peer pressure, and social emotional well-being and resilience scale (PERIK) used as data collection tools. According to the findings of the research, it was determined that there was a positive correlation between skill level to coping with peer pressure and making contact/social performance, self-control/thoughtfulness, self-assertiveness, emotional stability/coping with stress, task orientation, pleasure in exploring. As the skill level of coping with peer pressure increases, the levels of the variables related to social emotional well-being and psychological resilience increase. As the level of skill coping with peer pressure descrease. It is seen a descrease in related variables. In addition, the perception of peer pressure coping skills predict making contact/social performance, self-control/ thoughtfulness, self-assertiveness, emotional stability/coping with stress, task orientation, pleasure in exploring significantly. The variables of coping skills with peer pressure which was the most predicted by social emotional well-being and psychological resilience were self-assertiveness and making contact/social performance, and the least predicted variable was responsibility task orientation.
Speech Enhancement Using Machine Learning
Authors: Takale Dattatray G. , Thombal Shreyas , Tadvi Najim , Sonu Sunil , Suryawanashi Samadhan , Surwade Ashwajit
Published: April 2024

The incorporation of machine learning, specifically deep learning, into speech enhancement algorithms represents an advanced methodology aimed at restoring original speech signals from distorted counterparts. This innovative approach incorporates the use of Charlier polynomials-based discrete transform, particularly the discrete Charlier transform (DCHT), to extract spectra from noisy signals employing a fully connected neural network. Leveraging the capabilities of deep learning, particularly in handling nonlinear mapping challenges, the system acquires contextual information from speech signals, resulting in enhanced speech characterized by improved quality and intelligibility. The proposed algorithm undergoes rigorous empirical testing through self-comparison, fine-tuning the DCHT parameter to optimize the performance of speech enhancement models. The experimentation entails the variation of DCHT parameter values, with evaluation conducted using the TIMIT database. Diverse speech measures are employed for comprehensive assessment, revealing the effectiveness of the DCHT-based trained model in enhancing speech signals within specific conditions.
The Influence of Lean Adoption on Hotel Performance: A Study of Selected Hotels in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State
Authors: Obiora J. , Adeleke Christiana
Published: April 2024

This study delves into the relationship between various factors such as customer participation, contin-uous improvement, and customer focus, and their impact on market share, sales growth, and customer satisfaction in hotels located in Rivers State. Employing a cross-sectional design, the research offers a snapshot of these connections at a specific moment in time. Data sourced from hotels officially regis-tered with the Nigerian Hotel Association (NHA) is utilized due to the lack of a centralized database. The targeted population encompassed 750 and a sample size of 330 hotel managers from specific Lo-cal Government Areas (PHALGA and Obio Akpor). The study employed Partial Least Squares Struc-tural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to explore the relationships between various independent fac-tors and dependent variables affecting hotel performance. The findings of the study revealed that di-mensions of lean adoption practices correlate with measures of hotel performance. Hence the study postulates a positive and significant relation between lean adoption and hotel performance. The study thus recommended that management staff of hotels should promote customer-centric lean practices. The study encourages hotels in Rivers State to actively involve customers in identifying and addressing their needs through feedback mechanisms, customer advisory boards, and co-creation workshops. Al-so, they are advised to build a culture of continuous improvement. This can be done by training staff on lean principles and tools, empowering them to identify and eliminate waste, and creating a system for celebrating and rewarding improvement initiatives.
O PAPEL DA PSICOLOGIA ORGANIZACIONAL NO AMBIENTE DE TRABALHO E NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DOS COLABORADORES
Authors: Silva Renata , Souza Danila , Filho João Biron , Carmo Eronildo
Published: April 2024

Este artigo aborda o papel da psicologia organizacional na promoção de um ambiente de trabalho saudável e na melhoria da qualidade de vida dos colaboradores. Através de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, foram utilizados 29 artigos para identificar os principais objetivos da psicologia organizacional no contexto empresarial. Entre os objetivos identificados, destacam-se a promoção do desenvolvimento profissional dos colaboradores, a prevenção de conflitos e a promoção da comunicação interna. A análise também destaca a importância da psicologia organizacional na promoção do bem-estar emocional e físico dos colaboradores, através do gerenciamento do estresse e da promoção de hábitos saudáveis. A psicologia organizacional é essencial para a construção de um ambiente de trabalho positivo, que valorize e motive os colaboradores, e contribua para o sucesso da organização. Palavras-chave: Psicologia Organizacional. Qualidade de vida. Ambiente de trabalho.
Tissue clearing method in visualization of cancer progression and metastasis
Authors: Takahashi-Yamashiro Kei , Miyazono Kohei
Published: April 2024

Since various imaging modalities have been developed, cancer metastasis can be detected from an early stage. However, limitations still exist, especially in terms of spatial resolution. Tissue-clearing technology has emerged as a new imaging modality in cancer research, which has been developed and utilized for a long time mainly in neuroscience field. This method enables us to detect cancer metastatic foci with single-cell resolution at whole mouse body/organ level. On top of that, 3D images of cancer metastasis of whole mouse organs make it easy to understand their characteristics. Recently, further applications of tissue clearing methods were reported in combination with reporter systems, labeling, and machine learning. In this review, we would like to provide an overview of this technique and current applications in cancer research and discuss their potentials and limitations.
“AgriCare”- The Farming App
Authors: Ms. Samrudhi Sanjay Kulkarni  , Ms. Srushti Vidyadhar Bagale  , Ms. Bhagyashri Somshekhar Boragi  , Ms. Sidra Abdul Saeed Shaikh  , Ms. Sarika C. Nimbalkar
Published: April 2024

As India is an agricultural country so it is important to provide some advanced features for the farmers such as upload crop photos, farmer will connect with expert by chat or call. With the help of such features farmer can easily find the solution for their problem and interact with the help of android application easily, Farmers may easily post photos of their plants and crops to this portal, which is mobile-friendly. We provide a solution for farmers which helps farmers to increase their products. Lots of farmer are unaware about the solution about the particular problem so they not able to increase their profit so lots of difficulty they will face in day-to-day life. To overcome from the above drawback, we build android application that helps interact easily. The method is intended to provide these farmers with direct access to certified specialists with knowledge in agriculture, plant and crop diseases, and other related fields. This platform's main objective is to provide farmers with vital support in handling issues pertaining to their plants and crops. Farmers may more easily share photos of their plants with recognized professionals, who can then provide exact advice and recommendations
NotaryVault: Secure Document Authentication on Blockchain
Authors: Prof. A. K. Dhakade  , Muntajeebuddin N. Farooqui  , Kunal R. Tong  , Ishwar A. Raut  , Sakshi V. Gangamwar
Published: April 2024

The Notarial Office(NO), working on providing various essential certificates, still relies on manual handling and requires paper materials from other government departments. That brings lots of inconvenience. The Notarial Office rejects non-local paper materials for their lower credibility in the local place and then cannot provide cross-border services. It also easily causes sensitive information leakage as copies of paper materials have been stored. In this case, a blockchain-based system is suitable to address challenges in this scenario because of its advantages (e.g, decentralized, immutability, transparency, auditability). We implemented this system on top of the Hyperledger Fabric. Moreover, we replace manual operations with smart contracts, set extra ledgers to off-load different types of transactions and provide encryption for private information when needed. In the end, we get the expected result. That is, the modification outperformed the unmodified network in experiments.
The persona of the early modern philosopher
Authors: Rydberg Andreas
Published: April 2024

This article provides a critical assessment of the scholarly analysis of the persona of the early modern philosopher. In particular, it examines the ways in which historians have tended to analyse the formation of philosophical personhoods in terms of spiritual exercises while at the same time subordinating this aspect of self-formation to larger institutional and sociopolitical contexts and levels of explanation. By presenting spiritual exercises as a prerequisite for or even as a means of shaping a self motivated to pursue and seize institutional and sociopolitical power, one risks trivializing the therapeutic function at the very core of those exercises’ significance. The article examines the intellectual traditions and assumptions that have paved the way for this interpretation and argues for a more thorough analysis of the therapeutic context, an analysis that raises other research questions and ultimately paves the way for a rather different understanding of what it meant to be and live as a philosopher in the early modern period. Although the article focuses on the persona of the early modern philosopher, it also invites readers interested in persona, identity formation and spiritual exercise in other historical contexts.
Multiple Parallel Mediating Effects of Positive Psychological Capital on the Relationship between Career Decision Self-Efficacy and Career Adaptability in University Students
Authors:   The Korean Career·Entrepreneurship & Business Association, Kim Suran
Published: April 2024

The main purpose of this study is to identify contents that should be considered in designing career education plans to improve the career adaptability of university students who are preparing to transition into the workforce in an era of high uncertainty. For this purpose, 463 university students were surveyed to determine whether there are differences in career adaptability according to gender, grade, major, and university location, and the process macro model 4 was used to test the multiple parallel mediation effects of the components of positive psychological capital on the relationship between career decision self-efficacy and career adaptability. As a result, first, career adaptability showed significant mean differences by grade, major, and university location, and no differences by gender. Second, when analyzing the multiple parallel mediation effect of positive psychological capital on the relationship between career decision self-efficacy and career adaptability of university students, only optimism and hope were found to have a significant mediating effect, while self-efficacy and resilience were not significant among the components of positive psychological capital. Based on these results, it is suggested that when designing career education for university students, the importance of optimism and hope among positive psychological capital should be taken into account to improve career adaptability among senior students who are close to employment and local universities.
A Study on the Impact of Digital Literacy Competence on Entrepreneurial Opportunity Competence: Focusing on the Moderating Effect of Entrepreneurial Orientation
Authors:   The Korean Career·Entrepreneurship & Business Association, Kim chunho
Published: April 2024

This study investigates how strengthening college students' digital literacy competency and technology start-up opportunity capacity affects the development of career paths such as employment and entrepreneurship, and determines how digital literacy competency strengthens college students' ability to prepare for the future. This study was conducted to find ways to help college students discover entrepreneurship opportunities through empirical research on competency. The main empirical research results are as follows. First, the higher the digital literacy competency, the higher the potential entrepreneur's technical knowledge, creative thinking, and technology commercialization feasibility assessment, which was found to have a positive impact on technology startup opportunity capabilities. Second, among the sub-variables of digital literacy capabilities and technological startup opportunity capabilities, innovativeness was found to have a positive moderating effect in the relationship between technological knowledge and creative thinking. These analysis results suggest that digital literacy capabilities can increase innovation in relation to technical knowledge and creative thinking. Third, innovativeness, risk tolerance, and competitive attitude were found to have a positive moderating effect in the relationship between digital literacy competency and technology startup opportunity competency evaluation of technology commercialization potential. Fourth, although it has been shown in previous studies that digital literacy competency has a positive effect on technology startup opportunity capabilities, in this study, the interaction effects with innovativeness, risk tolerance, and competitive attitude were analyzed in more depth. This result suggests that digital literacy capabilities alone are not sufficient to increase entrepreneurial opportunity capabilities and must be considered along with other factors such as innovativeness, risk tolerance, and competitive attitude. In particular, people with high innovativeness tend to accept new ideas, and people with high risk tolerance tend to take on challenges without fear of failure. These characteristics can play an important role in increasing the capacity for entrepreneurial opportunities, so it is important to consider these factors together. Additionally, this suggests that education and support programs that help college students and young entrepreneurs develop and strengthen these capabilities are becoming more important.
Efficiency of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors in the Presence of n-Heptane: An Experimental and Molecular Simulation Study
Authors: Eslami Maryam , Sharma Sumit , Young David , Singer Marc
Published: April 2024

Volatile corrosion inhibitors (VCIs), specifically formulations based on thiols and amines, can be used to mitigate top-of-the-line corrosion (TLC) that arises during the transportation of wet gas through transmission pipelines. Nevertheless, the VCI inhibition efficiency (IE) can be compromised by the presence of condensable hydrocarbon phases. In this research, the IE of two thiol compounds (decanethiol and hexanethiol) and three combinations of VCIs for TLC scenarios, both in the presence and absence of n-heptane, representing a condensing hydrocarbon phase were studied. The results proved the IE of thiols in a water-only condensing environment, with effectiveness increasing with the alkyl tail length. Conversely, in a water/n-heptane co-condensing environment, a reversed trend was observed, where hexanethiol exhibited higher corrosion IE compared to decanethiol. Molecular simulation results indicated a synergistic adsorption behavior when the alkane was of a similar length as the alkyl tails of the inhibitors, leading to the incorporation of alkane molecules with the inhibitor molecules. A mixture of thiols (decanethiol and hexanethiol) and two mixtures of thiol and amines (decanethiol and diethylamine/t-butylamine) were also considered in both water-only and water/n-heptane co-condensing environments. In the presence of n-heptane, only the thiol mixture, featuring molecules with different tail lengths, demonstrated high IE. This behavior was attributed to the superior IE provided by thiol-based molecules with a shorter alkyl tail (hexanethiol) in the presence of n-heptane. Additionally, the results revealed that the mixtures of decanethiol and amines did not enhance corrosion inhibition in the presence of n-heptane within the system.
Tierschutz wird verschoben
Authors: Mönch Axel
Published: April 2024

Brüssel. Schlachtvieh soll nicht mehr als neun Stunden zur Verarbeitungsstätte gefahren werden. Doch dieser Vorschlag der EU-Kommission kommt zu spät, um noch in der ablaufenden Legislaturperiode verabschiedet zu werden.
Milch bleibt gefragt
Authors: Lenz Frank
Published: April 2024

Göttingen. Das Ostergeschäft hat für guten Absatz gesorgt. Auch international zeichnen sich stabilere Preisaussichten ab, der Wettbewerb um Rohmilch nimmt zu.
Food-Lab-Update
Authors: Deininger Olaf
Published: April 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Hier der monatliche Überblick der aktuellen Projekte und Aktivitäten der Food Labs und Food Hubs.
Frotteurism and Kleptomania in High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Report
Authors: Figueiredo Ana Raquel , Morais Sofia , Areias Graça , Madeira Nuno
Published: April 2024

Innate vulnerabilities in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) could increase the risk of comorbid psychiatric conditions and judicial problems. Persistent deficits in social communication, narrow, repetitive interests, or sensory impairments could lead to deviant behaviors.
This case study refers to a 22-year-old male who exhibited behavioral particularities in agreement with the presence of frotteurism and kleptomania. The impulsive nature of these behaviors was consistent with repetitive and stereotyped patterns. Premorbid social impairments, mainly in the communication domain, were also prominent, leading to the suspicion of ASD.
This case report introduces two rare comorbid conditions in ASD, with forensic implications that can severely impact patients’ lives. The importance of this association especially applies to high-functioning ASD, given the propensity to an unknown diagnosis. A high-level awareness of ASD, especially in forensic psychiatry, is of paramount pertinence regarding the opportunity for early interventions addressing sexual education and social skills training.
Autism, high-level, frotteurism, kleptomania, sexual, impulse, forensic, psychiatry, social skills
A disseminação cultural de complexos vegetais na medicina popular do estado de Alagoas
Authors: Soares Jailza Maria do Nascimento , Dantas Janilo Italo Melo
Published: April 2024

Plant complexes are mixtures of plants, in which several species are associated with each other in closed containers, together with alcoholic and sweetened substances, forming over the days a substance used to cure illnesses. They are exemplified by bottles, syrups, and lickers. Seeking to understand the biocultural aspects associated with these preparations is essential, as they play a historical and traditional role for different local populations in Northeastern Brazil. Thus, this work aimed to investigate the role and composition of plant complexes used by folk medicine in the state of Alagoas through a systematic review. For this, we carried out searches for ethnobotanical works carried out in Alagoas that showed complex plants used in the region. To search for the works, we used keywords in Portuguese and English on the Google Academic and Scielo platforms, which were selected and analyzed. We identified 169 vegetable complexes through 6 categories of use (41 lickers, 41 bottles, 11 medicinal baths, 53 teas, 16 syrups and 07 juices. A total of 70 species were identified (32 are exotic and 38 are native) used in the preparations. Such complexes are used to cure various illnesses, especially those associated with the respiratory system. Plant complexes play a significant role for people in the region, as in addition to being used for medicinal purposes, they are part of the sociocultural aspects of the region. This work effectively contributes to the dissemination of biocultural aspects associated with plant complexes in popular medicine in the state of Alagoas and serves as a subsidy for carrying out new related works.
The Influence of Entrepreneurial Education, Self-efficacy, Family Environment, and Entrepreneurial Risk on the Entrepreneurial Interest of Students at Stie Pancasetia Banjarmasin
Authors: Kadir Abdul , Sutariyani  , Nugroho Agus , Arifahnoor Dewi , Permana Yudi
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Entrepreneurship Education, SelfEfficacy, Family Environment, and Entrepreneurial Risk simultaneously or partially on the Entrepreneurial Interest of student at STIE Pancasetia Banjarmasin. This study uses a quantitative approach with explanatory research, the type of data used in this research is quantitative data. The research population consists of students at STIE Pancasetia Banjarmasin. The method of determining the sample used purposive sampling where the sample is determined based on two criteria quota sampling is applied, limiting the number of respondents to 80. To determine the causal relationship between the variables of Entrepreneurship Education, SelfEfficacy, Family Environment, and Entrepreneurial Risk on Entrepreneurial Interest of student at STIE Pancasetia Banjarmasin using multiple linear regression tests The results of the study show that: 1) Simultaneously there is a significant influence between Entrepreneurship Education, Self-Efficacy, Family Environment, and Entrepreneurial Risk on Entrepreneurial Interest of student, 2) Partially, Entrepreneurship Education, Self-Efficacy, Family Environment, and Entrepreneurial Risk have significant effect on Entrepreneurial Interest of student, 3). Entrepreneurship Education are the variable that makes the greatest contribution on Entrepreneurial Interest of student.
The Influence of Facilities and Services of the Department of Transportation on Customer Satisfaction of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the City of Banjarmasin
Authors: J. Karsudjono Anthonius , Adnan Apippudin , Andriasih Fitriana , Kadir Abdul
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this research aims to analyze and test the Transportation Department's facilities and services on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) customer satisfaction in Banjarmasin City simultaneously, partially and dominantly. This research design is quantitative using a research instrument, namely a questionnaire distributed to 98 respondents. Data analysis techniques use classical assumption tests including normality tests, multicollinearity tests and heteroscedasticity tests as well as multiple regression analysis. This analysis uses a statistical program, namely SPSS version 25. The results of this research found a relationship between facilities, service and customer satisfaction of 94.3%. The research results also show that simultaneously facilities and services have a significant effect, while partially facilities have no effect and services have an effect on BRT customer satisfaction. Service has a dominant influence on BRT customer satisfaction in Banjarmasin City
Analysis of Profit and its Drivers in Broiler Production in Anambra State Nigeria.
Authors: Offiah E.O , Umebali E.E , Isibor C.A , Ugbajah M.O , Ezeaputa P.C
Published: April 2024

Broiler production over the years has seen movement of people in and out of the industry which has continued to interfere with forces of demand and supply. Increasing profit within the broiler industry require a good knowledge of the industry as well as being at home with factors capable of raising every naira invested in the industry which will serve as a yardstick for continuity in the industry. The study analysis of profit and its determinants in Anambra state employed the use of multistage purposive and simple random sampling technique to select 370 broiler farmers. The structured questionnaire administered to 370 broiler farmers used budgetary techniques and multiple regression analysis to ascertain the profit made as well as the factors that are significantly determined the profits realized in broiler production. The study revealed a profit of N3,647,503.36 with profitability value of 30.8% and return on investment (ROI) of 1.57, indicating that the farmers make N1.57 for every N1 invested in broiler production. The study further revealed that the coefficients of cost of day-old chick (DOC), feed cost and drug expenditure are all positive and significant at a 1% probability level. The study concludes that although there is profit in broiler production there still exist opportunities for improving on their current level of production. The study recommends cost management intervention and more training to farmers to enhance profit.
CONCEPTUALIZING FINTECH INNOVATIONS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AFRICAN AND U.S. INITIATIVES
Authors: Yinka James Ololade
Published: April 2024

This review paper explores the transformative role of fintech innovations in enhancing financial inclusion across Africa and the U.S., offering a comparative analysis of initiatives, challenges, and opportunities within these diverse economic landscapes. It highlights how mobile money, digital banking, and blockchain technologies have significantly increased access to financial services, addressing the traditional barriers faced by the unbanked and underbanked populations. Despite the potential of fintech to foster inclusivity, the paper identifies common obstacles such as regulatory hurdles, digital literacy, and infrastructure limitations, providing a nuanced understanding of the fintech ecosystem. Policy recommendations are offered to guide policymakers, financial institutions, and fintech companies in creating an environment conducive to financial inclusion. The paper emphasizes the importance of innovative technologies in bridging financial gaps, suggesting areas for future research to continue advancing fintech and financial inclusion discourse.

Keywords:  Fintech Innovations, Financial Inclusion, Regulatory Challenges, Comparative Analysis.
A Visual Deconstruction of La Salaga: Unveiling the Traditional Visual Language in A Balinese Painting by I Made Sesangka Puja Laksana
Authors: Aditia Gilang Romadhon Mohammad , Laksani Hening , Herry Prilosadoso Basnendar
Published: April 2024

This research aimed to explore wimba (image), wimba methods, and expressions in the “La Salaga” painting by I Made Sesangka Puja Laksana with a focus on the structure of the storyline. This research used a descriptive qualitative research method, where the data collection technique focused on the analysis of visual language from the painting. The visual analysis included exploring the meanings of Balinese and Sulawesi culture based on how wimba created the visual narrative and visual construction in the painting. The results of this study concluded that the content of wimba or image, the method used to depict the image, and the meaning of the painting in La Salaga by I Made Sesangka Puja Laksana contained the storyline of the painting that expresses a particular space.
AFETIVIDADE NAS RELAÇÕES PRISIONAIS FEMININAS: UM OLHAR SOBRE O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE VÍNCULOS HUMANOS
Authors: Queiroz Clésia Carneiro da Silva Freire , Souza Cláudia Maria de
Published: April 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar as formas como as mulheres encarceradas estabelecem relações afetivas entre si, com educadores e com outros membros do ambiente prisional, e como essas dinâmicas afetivas afetam sua experiência de encarceramento. Para isso, buscou-se compreender a importância da afetividade nas relações prisionais femininas e como o desenvolvimento de vínculos humanos pode contribuir para a ressocialização das mulheres encarceradas. A metodologia adotada para esta pesquisa foi a do ensaio acadêmico, que consistiu em uma análise e síntese crítica de estudos bibliográficos sobre o tema. Portanto, explorou-se os conceitos de afetividade, as relações interpessoais e encarceramento feminino, as formas como as mulheres encarceradas estabelecem conexões emocionais entre si, com educadores e com outros membros, buscando entender como elas procuram apoio, solidariedade e pertencimento dentro do ambiente prisional. Este estudo também investiga como essas interações podem influenciar a vivência das mulheres encarceradas dentro da prisão e no processo de ressocialização. Por fim, espera-se que este estudo contribua para a compreensão e melhoria das condições de vida das mulheres encarceradas, promovendo uma ressocialização mais eficaz e humana.
MANIFESTAÇÕES CLÍNICAS E ABORDAGEM CIRÚRGICA NO TRATAMENTO DE CARDIOPATIAS CONGÊNITAS
Authors: Alvarenga Pedro Henrique Arcanjo , Costa Nayara Batista , Costa Clara Calazans de Oliveira , Marques Henrique Placedino e , Pires Thais Botelho Pacheco
Published: April 2024

Cardiopatias congênitas representam um espectro de malformações cardíacas presentes desde o nascimento, que podem alterar a estrutura e a função do coração e dos grandes vasos. A compreensão dessas condições é crucial, pois elas estão entre as principais causas de morbidade e mortalidade infantil. Historicamente, o tratamento dessas patologias tem sido desafiador, mas avanços significativos foram alcançados nas últimas décadas, especialmente na abordagem cirúrgica. Objetivo: O objetivo desta revisão sistemática foi avaliar as manifestações clínicas e as abordagens cirúrgicas no tratamento de cardiopatias congênitas, com base em evidências coletadas nos últimos dez anos. Metodologia: A metodologia seguiu o checklist PRISMA, utilizando as bases de dados PubMed, Scielo, Web of Science. Os descritores utilizados foram “cardiopatia congênita”, “manifestações clínicas”, “cirurgia cardíaca”, “tratamento” e “abordagem terapêutica”. Foram incluídos estudos que abordavam a cirurgia como tratamento, publicados em inglês ou português, e que apresentavam dados clínicos e resultados pós-operatórios. Excluíram-se artigos sem acesso ao texto completo, relatos de caso e estudos com amostras menores que 100 pacientes. Resultados: Foram selecionados 15 estudos. Os resultados apontaram para uma tendência de melhoria na sobrevida e qualidade de vida dos pacientes, com redução das complicações pós-operatórias. As técnicas cirúrgicas minimamente invasivas e o manejo perioperatório otimizado foram identificados como fatores-chave para esses desfechos positivos. Conclusão: A conclusão é que, apesar das complexidades inerentes ao tratamento das cardiopatias congênitas, os avanços na abordagem cirúrgica têm proporcionado resultados encorajadores, com impacto significativo na prática clínica e no prognóstico dos pacientes.
Sharp increase in Saharan dust intrusions over the western Euro-Mediterranean in February–March 2020–2022 and associated atmospheric circulation
Authors: Cuevas-Agulló Emilio , Barriopedro David , García Rosa Delia , Alonso-Pérez Silvia , González-Alemán Juan Jesús , Werner Ernest , Suárez David , Bustos Juan José , García-Castrillo Gerardo , García Omaira , Barreto África , Basart Sara
Published: April 2024

Abstract. During the months of February–March (FM) of the 2020–2022 period, several intense dust intrusions from northern Africa affected Europe. The frequency of dust events was exceptional, considering that wintertime is the season with minimum dust activity in the Mediterranean, and some episodes displayed a duration and/or intensity never recorded before, affecting large areas of the western Euro-Mediterranean (WEM) region. The main objective of this work is to construct a catalogue of FM dust events over the WEM for the 2003–2022 period based on satellite aerosol retrievals and to analyse their atmospheric drivers at the synoptic and large scales, paying special attention to the recent 2020–2022 period of high dust activity. Overall, our results indicate large intraseasonal and interannual variability in the occurrence of wintertime dust events over the WEM. Dust events of FM 2020–2022 were characterized by enhanced dust concentration and high maximum altitudes in comparison with those of previous years (2003–2019). WEM dust events are associated with enhanced activity of high-pressure systems over the Euro-Atlantic sector, which favour the obstruction of the westerlies and the occurrence of cut-off lows at subtropical latitudes. However, these high-pressure systems can exhibit a large variety of configurations, including meridional dipole blocking patterns with poleward shifted jets or Mediterranean subtropical ridges with an intensified mid-latitude jet. The former is the dominant favourable pattern for WEM dust occurrence, but the latter was relatively common during the 2020–2022 period.
Identifying airborne snow metamorphism with stable water isotopes
Authors: Wahl Sonja , Walter Benjamin , Aemisegger Franziska , Bianchi Luca , Lehning Michael
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Wind-blown snow is a frequent phenomenon in high-elevation and polar regions which impacts the surface energy and mass balance of these areas. Loose surface snow gets eroded and transported by wind which influences the snow particle’s physical properties (size, shape, optical properties) that determine the characteristics of the emerging wind-impacted snowpack layer. During airborne snow transport, the governing processes are happening on the micro-scale, while the particles are transported over long distances. The unfolding processes and the evolution of the particle’s physical properties are thus difficult to observe in-situ. Here we used cold-laboratory ring wind tunnel experiments as an interim solution to study the governing processes during airborne snow transport with stable water isotopes as tracers for these micro-scale processes. Repeated analysis of airborne-sampled snow by micro-computed tomography (μCT) documented a growing and rounding of snow particles with transport time with a concurrent decrease in specific surface area. Stable water isotope analysis of airborne snow and water vapour allowed us to attribute this evolution to the process of airborne snow metamorphism. The changes observed in the snow isotopic composition showed a clear isotopic signature of metamorphic deposition, which requires particle-air temperature gradients. These results question the validity of the thermal equilibrium assumption between particles and air inside the saltation layer of wind-blown snow events where the conditions are similar to the ones found in the wind tunnel. Our results thus refine the understanding of the governing processes in the saltation layer and suggest that the snow’s isotopic composition can inform on local wind-blown snow events as the original snow isotope signal gets overprinted by airborne snow metamorphism. Thus, airborne snow metamorphism has the potential to influence the climate signal stored in snow and ice core stable water isotope records.