bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Oscillations in thе distributed system of interacting backward waves at the presence of fluctuations
Authors:   Saratov State University, Frolova Natalja , Chetverikov Aleksandr ,   Saratov State University
Published: February 2024

Both periodic and chaotic oscillations are studied numerically in the distributed dynamic system with interacting of backward linear and nonlinear waves at the presence of additive noise in nonlinear wave. Studied distributed system is the simplest model of the electronic backward wave oscillators with non-inertial bunching mechanisms. It is shown, that excitation of а lot оf space modes is typical for such systems. It is found, that spectrum оf chaotic oscillation near their excitation threshold is very non-uniform. In this case an external noise is «superimposed» on self-sustained oscillations. In the mode of chaotic oscillations at high-current beam under the external noise influence, it may be both increase of chaos and regulating of generated signal form, exhibiting the properties inherent in effect of stochastic resonance.
Axially symmetric spherical electromagnetic waves in isotropic space with ideally conducting reflecting «core» at the center and concentric spherical cavities on their basis
Authors:   Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, Zyuryukin Yuri , Pavlova Marija ,   Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov
Published: February 2024

Decision of the problem of standing spherical electromagnetic waves in isotropic space free from the sources in the assumption of axially symmetry and in the presence of the ideally conducting reflecting «core» at the center is suggested. Analytical expressions, permitting to determine the components for standing spherical E- and Н- waves, are obtained and the structures of the force field strengths for various modes are exposed. Decision of the task of the finding of eigenfunctions and eigenvalues for concentric spherical cavities are presented also.
Y.L. Klimontovich
Authors:   Saratov State University, Anishchenko Vadim
Published: February 2024

Professor of Moscow State University Yury Lvovich Klimontovich died on 27 November 2002 at the age of 78. A great theoretical physicist, a wonderful, honest, kind and decent man, our teacher and colleague, has passed away. Domestic science and higher education suffered an irreparable loss.
The piecewise-linear model of the Van der Pol oscillator under external periodic force: complex dynamics, peculiarities of behaviour at the parameter plane
Authors:   Saratov State University, Mchedlova Elena , Krasichkov Leonid ,   Saratov State University
Published: February 2024

The electronic model of Van der Pol oscillator with piecewise-linear currentvoltage characteristics of nonlinear element is proposed. Experimental investigations of behaviour of the Van der Pol oscillator under external sinusoidal force were carried out. The parameter plane (external force amplitude - frequency) for the dynamical regimes of the oscillator was experimentally plotted. Numerical simulations of peculiarities of the oscillator model were carried out. In natural and numerical experiments it was shown that transition to chaos in the oscillator takes place through the period doubling cascade. It was revealed that the internal structure of the synchronization tongues looks typically as for the crossroad area.
Selfaction of 2D-pulses of backward volume magnetostatic waves under propagation in ferromagnetic films
Authors:   Saratov Branch of Kotel`nikov Institute of Radiophysics and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Dudko Galina , Filimonov Yuri ,   Saratov Branch of Kotel`nikov Institute of Radiophysics and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2024

In the framework оf the nonlinear Schrodinger equation thе propagation of the 2D pulses of backward volume magnetostatic waves (BVMSW) with the dispersion βₗ, and diffraction βₜ, coefficients ratios inherent in pure dipole βₗ/βₜ<<,1 and dipole-exchange βₗ/βₜ≈1 waves was investigated. It is shown that with the wave amplitude growing at the input transducer the 2D pulses of dipole BVMSWs can splite into а pair of isolated portions propagating in the opposite directions with respect to each other. As βₗ/βₜ≈1, the increase of the 2D pulses amplitude also results in its splitting, but the obtained pulse portions can interact and generate structures that are topologically different from an input pulse. It is demonstrated that choosing the width of the input antenna, the duration and amplitude of the input pulse may assist in generating a 2D soliton of the BVMSW envelope and in observing an effect looks like a «pulse stop» when the position of the signal amplitude maximum in the film is invariable during a time period comparable with the pulse duration.
Dinamika enodimenzionalnih sistemov
Authors: Grubelnik Vladimir , Marhl Marko
Published: February 2024

Učbenik zajema obravnavo enodimenzionalnih dinamičnih sistemov, kar je ključnega pomena za študente fizike, uporaben pa tudi za druge smeri pri predmetih in vsebinah dinamičnih sistemov. Učbenik zajema zgodovinski pregled in osnovne značilnosti dinamičnih sistemov, geometrijski pristop reševanja enodimenzionalnih sistemov, tokove na krožnici, bifurkacije in njihove značilnosti, enodimenzionalne preslikave (mape) ter zajema številne primere enodimenzionalnih sistemov v fiziki, biologiji in kemiji.
LINEAGE CONTINUITY IN THE TRADITION OF POLYGAMY AMONG KYAI OF ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS IN MADURA
Authors: Abdul Mukti Thabrani  , Ah. Kusairi
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT

Polygamy is one of the problems in the marriage that many Islamic scholars often discuss. The case of polygamy is still considered taboo; however, others consider it a good and necessary practice as a solution and social alternative, as it is also mentioned in verse Qur’an about polygamy. This research examines and explores the spiritual values of polygamy in polygamous marriages by Kiai, who cares for Islamic boarding schools in Madura, which provides an overview of polygamous household life based on spiritual values. There are two main problems (1) What is the nature of polygamy in the view of the Madurese kiai: (2) What is the spiritual meaning for the Madurese kiai? The study was written by collecting data using the social definition paradigm, also known as the interpretive sociology paradigm. The study results explain that the family and the community highly guard the descentants of the Kiai to continue leadership and preach religious knowledge so that if a Kiai marries who does not have children, then a Kiai will practice polygamy. It is accepted by a wife to protect the descentants of the Kiai.

ABSTRAK

Poligami merupakan salah satu masalah dalam perkawinan yang sering dibicarakan oleh banyak ulama Islam. Kasus poligami masih dianggap tabu; Namun, sebagian  berpandangan sebagai praktik yang baik dan perlu sebagai solusi dan alternatif  sosial, sebagaimana juga disebutkan dalam ayat al-Qur’an tentang poligami. Fokus penelitian ini pada dua hal: Pertama, Praktik poligami dikalangan Kiyai pengasuh pondok pesantren di Madura. Kedua, mengungkap tentang orientasi praktik poligami Kiyai di Madura guna menjaga ketersambungan nasab (keturunan) dan kelestarian keilmuan. Penelitian merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian fenomenologis. Data-data dalam penelitian ini ditulis dengan mengumpulkan data menggunakan paradigma definisi sosial atau dikenal juga dengan paradigma sosiologi interpretatif dengan teknik wawancara. Adapun hasil penelitian ini: pertama: praktik poligami adalah suatu hal yang biasa terjadi dikalangan Kiyai pengasuh pondok pesantren di Madura.  Pada praktiknya poligami dilakukan dengan seorang yang masih ada keterikatan nasab guna menjaga keturunan Kiai untuk meneruskan estafet kepemimpinan dan mendakwahkan ilmu agama. Kedua, Praktik poligami juga bertujuan untuk menjaga kelestarian dan sanad keilmuan. sehingga jika seorang Kiai menikah dengan yang tidak memiliki anak, maka seorang Kiai akan berpoligami. Hal itu diterima oleh seorang istri untuk melindungi keturunan Kiai.
Dilematika Korupsi Sebagai Potret Pelanggaran Ham: Kasus Korupsi E-KTP 2011-2013
Authors: Vialdy Shafwah Humairah , Dwiyanti Gebby Yanuar , Wulandari Erika , Agung Camelina Desinta Yulia
Published: February 2024

Hak asasi manusia harus dilindungi dan dihormati oleh negara, hukum, pemerintah dan setiap orang. Jika kita tidak bisa melindungi hak asasi manusia maka akan banyak terjadi pelanggaran hak asasi manusia terutama yang merugikan bagi warga masyarakat. Pelanggaran hak asasi manusia disebabkan oleh banyak faktor salah satunya adalah dengan adanya kasus korupsi. Korupsi bisa melanggar hak asasi manusia seseorang atau masyarakat, karena korupsi pasti merugikan bagi seseorang atau sekelompok orang. Kekeliruan serta kelalaian implementasi, aplikasi, serta penegakan  hukum tindak pidana korupsi pada pokoknya sedikit demi sedikit pula akan melanggengkan pembiasan dampak korupsi. Sama halnya dengan seseorang aktif dalam memperkaya dirinya sendiri melalui tindak pidana korupsi, begitu juga dengan tindakan pasif dalam meniadakan pertanggungjawaban negara atas penghormatan hak asasi manusia. Sebuah keprihatinan isu degradasi moral dalam birokrasi tingkat kepemerintahan (grand scale corruption) tercetak kembali pada sejarah mega korupsi di Indonesia, yang mana terdapat nama-nama para elite kekuasaan memenuhi deretan penerima aliran dana kasus korupsi E-KTP (2011-2013). Hal ini memantik permasalahan berjenjang makro-nasional dikarenakan hak para WNI dalam menerima pembaharuan versi penanda identitas kewarganegaraannya merupakan bagian esensial dari pemenuhan HAM. Demikianlah sensibilitas para pembentuk legislasi terhadap kewenangan pokoknya, berkaitan dengan nilai universal yang ditegakkan oleh PBB dalam Konvensi UNCAC, diperlukan sebagai salah satu di antara kunci untuk membentuk instrumen hukum anti-korupsi yang tersusun atas jalinan pertimbangan sistematis untuk membalas skema-skema praktik korupsi yang mengakar bagian demi bagian ke dalam struktural.
“Open University”: conceptualization and schematization of University 3.0 from the perspective of a system-based research approach (Part 1)
Authors:   Kuban State Medical University of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Yurganov Alexander A. , Bozhenkina Svetlana A. , Popadin Danil S.
Published: February 2024

The point is that after the destruction of the classical university, the essentially ‘closed’ ‘University of Excellence’ of B. Ridings took its place almost everywhere. The question is, what should replace it? Our task is to grasp schematically and conceptually the essence of University 3.0 as a real, in our opinion, alternative to the “closed” University of Excellence. To do this, we will rely on a system-my-activity (SMD) approach. Our leading hypothesis is that University 3.0 cannot be understood exclusively as an ‘Entrepreneurial University’ by B. Clark, where an environment has been created for the introduction of scientific innovations into life, but at the same time the idea of ‘autonomy of thinking’ as inherently non-utilitarian, the idea of Culture as the basis for nurturing the Personality of a person who, thanks to this should be ‘raised to the level of his time’ (Ortega-y-Gasset). It is Culture at the university that should become a meeting place for Science and Technology, Research and Business, and the university itself should become a means of cultural transformation (A. Auzan). And the questions are, what exactly does that mean? How exactly to achieve this? In this paper, we have tried to outline a general conceptual space for answering these questions, using a set of concepts and schemes of the SMD methodology.
Improving the quality of Engineering education
Authors:   Penza State University of Architecture and Construction, Bakushev Sergey. V.
Published: February 2024

Taking the premise that the main driving force of the economy of post-industrial society is the scientific developments of specialists with engineering education, that the basis of building a post-industrial society, its foundation, its foundation is a competent, highly educated, responsible person — a professional in his field of activity, it follows that it is necessary to educate competent creators - individuals capable of transforming society into a post-industrial one. high-performance industry, with a high share of high-tech and innovative services in GDP, with a knowledge industry. The education and training of young people in engineering sciences, and not only in engineering should become the main priority of the state’s domestic policy. Taking into account the increase in the amount of necessary knowledge from the course of the theory of elasticity — the foundation of engineering and architecture — it is proposed to organize the study of the course of the theory of elasticity in two stages: one semester theoretical and one semester practical. A student who has attended a course on the theory of elasticity in two stages and has received an exhaustive amount of knowledge will undoubtedly become a competent, knowledgeable specialist in the field of the theory of calculation and design of civil and industrial buildings and engineering structures. In conclusion, it is proposed to clarify the names of such disciplines as ‘Fundamentals of Technical Mechanics’, ‘Strength of Materials’, ‘Theory of Elasticity’.
Unboring online learning: New Moodle features
Authors:   Humboldt University of Berlin, Yazhinova Ulyana , Ruliene Lubov N. ,   Dorzhi Banzarov Buryat State University
Published: February 2024

The publication presents the experience of online learning at the university in the period of Pandemic-2019. It is proposed to discuss the following questions: how to keep students' attention in an online class? why students can be passive in an online class? how to maintain a good learning rhythm during an online lecture? The aim of the article is to analyze the experience of pedagogical activity during the period of forced isolation to identify the methods of effective (not boring) online learning and to characterize the new features of the Moodle platform. Based on the review of articles by foreign and Russian authors it is established that it is necessary to create a methodology of online learning. Theoretical and methodological basis of the publication are the works of Robert I.V., Polat E.S., Panyukova S.V., Vertekki B., Saba F., Harrison R., Dugiamas M. It is determined that non-boring online classes are effective classes with stable motivation of students, requiring the development of the concept of the training course. It is substantiated that the Moodle system realizes the social constructivist pedagogical concept with the help of special elements: weekly course outline, introductory presentation, Internet forums, essays, Internet surveys.
Issues of interaction between the authority and the population: formation of requests for changes in the urban environment
Authors:   Kemerovo State University, Brandt Yana A.
Published: February 2024

Interaction at the population-government level today is one of the current areas of scientific discourse. The development of the territory largely depends on the presence of a productive dialogue between authorities and residents. This is due to a change in the nature of interaction, primarily in the increasing role of residents in making management decisions in the territory. City residents are included in the planning stages of territory development projects, and the demand for interaction practices in the city is growing. This article analyzes the historical stages of the formation of the institution of appeals in Russia, describes the main features of the interaction between the authorities and the population inherent in certain historical periods. The conducted research in a historical context allowed us to trace the nature of interaction between the authorities and the population, as well as describe the needs of the population in historical retrospect.
Naming problems from the perspective of potential proper names
Authors:   Kuban State Agrarian University named after I.T. Trubilin, Fedotova Tatyana V.
Published: February 2024

The article discusses the main problems that the nominee has in the naming process. The main attitude is that future specialists, creating their name, primarily seek to express their own perception of onim without thinking about the consumer. The study is based on an analysis of hypothetical (potential) proper names (names) obtained as a result of a questionnaire of future lawyers. Using the example of collected names, it was possible to identify and describe the main errors made by nominees when creating the names of their own enterprises. It has been proven that in addition to originality, transparency of the name in terms of field of activity, memorability, the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance is the main cognitive mechanism for creating exotic names. The analysis of the collected onyms made it possible to identify several directions focused on the relationship between the cognitive-mental characteristics of the nominee and the recipient’s reflection. The following processes were attributed to such areas: standard onimization; word-forming creativity; case studies; foreign language creative naming. As a conclusion, we can state that future lawyers, like many nominees of existing organizations, are not only unfamiliar with the naming criteria, but also explicate absolute indifference towards customers and the consumer. The main violations of naming include: lack of communicative targeting; indifference to the consumer; creating names with fuzzy semantics (abbreviations, foreign-language words), as well as the use of precedent onyms that lead to the creation of cognitive dissonance in the chipper; impaired associative capabilities of onym. The result of the study is the conclusion that the study of the basic requirements and criteria for naming is the implementation of an integrated approach in the study of not only the creative capabilities of linguistics, but also the cultural-specific values of Russia.
Responses to the death of F. Sologub in the Soviet press
Authors:   Institute of Russian Literature (Pushkin House) of the  Russian Academy of Sciences, Filicheva Vera V.
Published: February 2024

The article presents an overview of the materials that appeared in Soviet newspapers and magazines within three months, caused by the death of F. Sologub in December 1927. The theses of G. Adamovich and V.A. Rozhdestvensky, summarizing the obituary material in the Soviet press, are checked. The first news of the event appeared in the “Krasnaya Gazeta”, on its pages the funeral and the events planned by the Leningrad branch of the Writers’ Union to perpetuate the memory of the writer were covered in detail. In addition, obituaries were placed in various publications:” Leningradskaya Pravda”, “Izvestia”, “Ogoniok”, “Zhizn’ iskusstva”, etc. Attention is drawn to the attempt of almost every writer to protect the name of Sologub from oblivion, despite the alienness of the writer of revolutionary modernity. Among the materials, the obituary of Z.Ya. Shteinman stands out, in which, although Sologub’s talent is recognized, the official position regarding the “public face of the late writer” is explained in detail.
Sigizmund Krzhizhanovsky as a translator of Shakespeare’s “songs”
Authors:   Kuban State University, Serdechnaya Vera V. , Zhatkin Dmitry N. ,   Penza State Technological University
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the creative principles of Shakespeare’s texts translation by Sigizmund Krzhizhanovsky (1887–1950). Krzhizhanovsky was a writer, an art historian, an original thinker, whose legacy was published mostly only after the 1980s. Being a prominent researcher of the theater philosophy, Krzhizhanovsky dealt with the problems of Shakespeare’s work; while in the 1930s he dealt with the more global problems of his heritage, and in the 1940s he focused on narrower topics. One of such local themes was Shakespeare’s “songs” contained in his plays. Krzhizhanovsky not only studied them as a system, classified them, but also translated them, as it became known from newly discovered archival documents. This article introduces five texts of Shakespeare’s songs translated by Krzhizhanovsky into scientific view and offers an analysis of all his translations (three songs were previously published as part of his articles), in the context of his reflections on the principles of translation. Krzhizhanovsky developed his own concept of the translation of Shakespeare, which he managed to partially implement in the translation of “songs”. The principles of his translation, striving for accuracy, were: attention to the phonetic side of the original, up to the use of transcribed interjections-exoticisms; attention to the figurative component; the possibility of varying the poetic size: almost always Krzhizhanovsky changes the size and lengthens the lines; introduction to translations of his own figurative accents, conjecture and completion of the translation almost to the author’s lyrical poem.
Dostoevsky’s handwriting: Theoretical and practical aspects of research (based on the material of the writer’s digital archive)
Authors:   Institute of Russian Literature (Pushkinskiy House) of the  Russian Academy of Sciences, Tarasova Natalia A.
Published: February 2024

The article analyzes the problems of studying Dostoevsky’s handwriting in theoretical and practical aspects on the material of the writer’s workbooks. The content of terms “handwriting”, “cursive writing”, “calligraphy” and the range of issues related to the study of various types of writing are determined. On this basis, the values and characteristics relevant to the study of handwriting in Dostoevsky’s notebooks are revealed. The paper shows how the data obtained are used in the analysis of handwritten texts on the material of the electronic catalog of graphics “Fyodor Dostoevsky Archive” (http://dostoevsky-archive.ru/). It follows from the analysis that the database on the handwriting and non-verbal graphics of the writer makes it possible to significantly replenish information about the features of graphic typefaces in Dostoevsky’s handwritten texts, as well as to correct erroneous readings of autographs in a reasoned manner. This contributes to a more accurate understanding of the meaning of the author’s notes.
Documentary heritage from the digital humanities: The electronic Diachronic Corpus of Chilean Spanish (e-CorDECh)
Authors:   Universidad Arturo Prat, Rivadeneira-Valenzuela Marcela , Contreras-Seitz Manuel ,   Universidad Austral of Chile
Published: February 2024

The present study integrates a proposal for the study of documentary heritage under the scope of digital humanities. Our goal is to develop a first stage for the creation of the Corpus Diacrónico del Español de Chile (e-CorDECh, electronic and Diachronic Corpus of Chilean Spanish) through the incorporation, organization and tagging of different sources of documentary heritage which will be transcribed according to paleographical and philological criteria.
Investigating errors made by English as a foreign language students during online collaborative writing
Authors: Moonma Jitlada
Published: February 2024

This study focused on investigating common writing errors made by a group of Thai students who participated in online collaborative writing using Google Docs, and understanding their satisfaction and attitudes on this writing approach. The participants consisted 32 Thai first-year English major students who were purposively selected from their Writing I course. The researcher collected and analyzed eight argumentative pieces of writing, identifying a total of 484 errors. The most frequently occurring error areas were incomplete sentences (15.75%), spelling mistakes (13.50%), and word choice issues (12.25%), with grammatical errors being the most prevalent (72%). Following grammatical errors were lexical (12%) and mechanical errors (4%). To gauge students' satisfactions and attitudes, a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews were employed. The findings revealed that the students were highly satisfied with online collaborative writing with an average satisfaction score of 3.50. Overall, the students exhibited a positive attitude towards online collaborative writing, finding it useful due to its flexibility in terms of allowing them to work from anywhere at any time and for its ability to boost their motivation. The study's findings provide valuable insights for English teaching professionals in Thailand to consider when instructing students in writing.
The impact of differentiated learning materials on students’ understanding of nationalism and global diversity
Authors: Ardiawan I Ketut Ngurah , Lasmawan I Wayan , Dantes Nyoman , Dantes Gede Rasben
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the differentiated learning materials' impact on students' understanding of nationalism and global diversity. This research was a quasi-experimental study conducted by following a post-test-only control group design. Two classes from different schools were selected as research samples using a statistical matching technique. The researchers collected the data using tests and analyzed them using descriptive statistics and an independent t-test to achieve the study's objective. The results of the descriptive statistics showed that the experimental group had a higher score than the control group. It can be seen from the mean, minimum and maximum scores of the two groups. This result demonstrates that students who used varied learning resources had a greater comprehension of nationalism and global diversity.  Furthermore, the independent t-test result confirmed that the differences in understanding were significant. In terms of the effect size, it confirms that differentiated instruction greatly affects students' understanding of nationalism and global diversity. Thus, this study concluded that differentiated learning materials affect students' understanding of nationalism and global diversity significantly. Thus, the researchers promote differentiated learning materials for teaching nationalism and global diversity based on the study results. Moreover, differentiated instruction may also be used for teaching different learning materials.
How do Syrah winemakers from two different French regions conceptualise peppery wines?
Authors: Geffroy Olivier , Siebert Tracey , Guyot Emilie , Gazagnadou Florence , Henon Aude , Baerenzung dit Baron Thomas , Denat Marie , Chervin Christian , Herderich Markus , Bilogrevic Eleanor , Sáenz-Navajas María Pilar
Published: February 2024

This work investigated Syrah producers' conceptualisation of peppery wines from two different wine regions. For the study, a long-term memory approach was used; in addition, the effects of the region of origin, as well as the sensitivity of the participants to detect rotundone, were evaluated. A total of 101 winemakers from the Northern Rhone Valley (NRV) and Languedoc-Roussillon (LR) were interviewed face-to-face after they had participated in two 3-alternative forced tests to assess their ability to detect rotundone. As part of the interview, participants were asked to remember the last peppery red wine they had tasted, to provide technical information about that wine and, more generally, about practices enhancing this character in wine, and to give their overall appreciation of such peppery notes. Only minor differences were observed between participants with either low or high sensitivity to rotundone; in contrast, an important regional effect on the conceptualisation of peppery notes was observed. Experts from the NRV recognised this character as a marker of wines made from under-ripe grapes. Overall, they perceived this flavour as a positive attribute, notably at a moderate level, but some experts also perceived it negatively. For LR participants, peppery notes were associated with powerful, full-bodied wines from very ripe grapes produced in the South of France and were notably perceived as a positive character. Our results are particularly relevant for the wine community as they show that the conceptualisation of a given wine aroma characteristic by winemakers can strongly differ according to their region of origin.
Millet: The Food for Millennium
Authors: Ghosh Roja , Mishra Sarita , Jati Heleena
Published: February 2024

Millet is one of the cereal grains that belong to the grass family. It's widely consumed in developing countries and India. Millet is a rich source of nutrition. The food products and beverages made out of them have many health benefits. Different types of millets have their specialties. Sorghum grain is completely gluten-free and rich in iron, protein, and fiber. Finger millet is a source of natural calcium and iron. It helps cure anemia and improves bone health. Pearl millet consists of magnesium which helps in reducing respiratory problems. Millets are highly nutritious, non-glutinous, and non-acid-forming foods. Millets have many nutritional and health-promoting properties, especially the high fiber content. Millets hydrate our colon to keep us from being constipated. Niacin in millet can help to lower cholesterol. Millets contain major and minor nutrients in good amounts along with dietary fiber. They are rich in nutrition and dietary fiber. They serve as a good source of protein, micronutrients, and phytochemicals. The millets contain 7-12% protein, 2-5% fat, 65-75% carbohydrates, and 15-20% dietary fiber. The essential amino acid profile of the millet protein is better than various cereals such as maize. Millet contains fewer cross linked prolamins, which may be an additional factor contributing to the higher digestibility of the millet protein. Millets are more nutritious than fine cereals. Small millets are a good source of phosphorous and iron. Millet contributes to antioxidant activity with phytates, polyphenols, tannins, anthocyanins, phytosterols, and pinacosanols present in having an important role in aging and metabolic diseases. All millets possess high antioxidant activity. There are several varieties of millets. Pearl millet (bajra), sorghum millet (jowar), buckwheat (kuttu), amaranth (rajgira), finger millet (nachni / ragi), foxtail millet (Kangana), little millet (samai), kodo millet (kodon), barnyard millet (Sanwa) and proso millet (chena) are some of the types. The nutritional value, availability, and huge production of the grain have dragged the special attention of stakeholders. This article deals with three major aspects that Millet as a substitute food against rice, the nutritional benefit of millet, and awareness of millet consumption in common people.
Anti-Lipase and Antioxidant Activities of the Selected Plant Materials
Authors: Khatlawala Vidhi , Roghelia Viraj
Published: February 2024

Pancreatic lipase plays an important role in the efficient digestion of triglycerides. Its action on lipids produces fatty acids, accumulating in excess into various tissues leading to dyslipidaemia and associated co-morbidities. Thus, inhibition of pancreatic lipase is one of the preferable ways to prevent such conditions. The present study is aimed to evaluate the anti-lipase and antioxidant activities of the leaves of Magnifera indica L. (mango), Psidium guajava L. (guava) and Moringa olifera L. (moringa), and fresh rhizomes of Zingiber officinale R. (ginger), Curcuma longa L. (turmeric), and Curcuma amada R. (mango ginger). The selected samples were dehydrated, powdered, and extracted using absolute ethanol. The extracts were analysed for total phenols, flavonoids, DPPH radical scavenging activity and anti-lipase activity. Among the selected leaves, mango leaves had the highest total phenolic content (6300 mg GAE /100 g), total flavonoid content (6930 mg RE /100 g) and highest DPPH radical scavenging activity (14497.3 mgTE /100 g). The highest lipase inhibition (89.07%) was observed in guava leaves. In rhizomes, turmeric contained the highest total phenolic content (6570 mg GAE /100 g) and flavonoid content (14760 mg RE /100 g). Mango ginger possessed the highest DPPH radical scavenging activity of 9038.7 mg TE /100 g and lipase inhibition of 44.83%. The study concludes that guava leaves and mango ginger possess the highest anti-lipase activity among the selected leaves and rhizomes.
Impact of Physical Activity on BMI and Thyroid Function in Obese Women
Authors: Johnson Nita Ann , S. Kowsalya
Published: February 2024

Overnutrition is emerging as a major problem in all segments of the population due to the steep reduction in physical activity and is associated with thyroid dysfunction. One hundred overnourished women were enrolled in the intervention study aimed at assessing the impact of improving physical activity in women on body weight, BMI and thyroid function. On the basis of the BMI during the initial screening, these women were divided into four groups (OWIG1, OWIG2, OBIG3 and OBIG4). The groups were randomly assigned exercise routines of 30 minutes and 45 minutes to be done at home for five days a week for 26 weeks. In all these women the serum TSH, T3 and T4 levels were estimated at zero, thirteen and twenty-six weeks of intervention. A significant reduction in pre- and post-weight and BMI levels was observed. A uniform negative association (p=<0.005) indicated the significance of the exercise intervention with anthropometric parameters. Positively uniform correlations between the exercise intervention and the thyroid function tests during the entire study period were found at p=<0.05 (sig. <0.001) level of significance. Exercise significantly explained weight to 43% and BMI to 64%; while it did not show significance for serum thyroid levels. Tackling overnutrition and associated health hazards requires a combination of interventions such as increase in physical activity and approaches to bring about behaviour change for addressing modifiable risk factors.
Formulation and Quality Assessment of Edible Cups from Sorghum bicolor
Authors: S. M. Devatha , P. A. Raajeswari
Published: February 2024

Single Use Plastics (SUP) are produced and used in vast quantities that creates million tons of non-degradable waste endangering the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem. The current study is focused on standardizing edible cups made of Sorghum millet and assessing its quality in terms of environmentally friendly packaging options. Edible cups from raw, germinated and roasted sorghum flour were standardized with different proportions. Sensory evaluation, optical property, drop resistance, exposure test, texture analyzer, FTIR and in-vivo toxicity were evaluated for the standardized edible cups. Edible cups weigh 16 grams with 2 mm thickness, has the holding capacity of 45 ml of liquid or 60 g of solids. Germinated sorghum cups scored high in sensory evaluation with 8.43 overall acceptability. Optical property indicated that roasted cups were darker and germinated cups were lighter than raw sorghum cups. Roasted sorghum cups holds hot water for more than 30 minutes when exposed at 80ºC, ice cubes and water at ambient temperature for more than one hour with resistance to free fall till 90 cms without any damage. Raw, germinated and roasted cups withstand better break force when observed through texture analyzer. FTIR showed the presence of starch, protein and lipids in sorghum cups. The present study, investigated that germinated sorghum cups are better in sensory and optical property whereas roasted cups hold hot and cold water for longer duration than raw sorghum cups. This research is a hustle step towards reducing the usage of SUP and best solution to overcome plastic pollution in service sectors by eliminating regular waste recycling and nourish living beings by providing healthy cups.
Ketogenic Diet: A Multifaceted Approach to Weight Loss and Healthy Lifestyle
Authors: Gautam Mayank , Manju  , Kumar Kaushalendra , Sharma Neha
Published: February 2024

Because there is no complete, multifaceted assessment of the ketogenic diet (KD) in connection to health concerns, the study collated the information linked to the ketogenic diet's influence on the microbiome, epigenome, diabetes, weight reduction, cardiovascular health and cancer. The ketogenic diet has become the most popular diet in the world in recent years. It is the goal of the study work to learn more about the effects of a ketogenic diet on bodies, the mechanisms by which it treats neurological conditions, and the mechanisms by which it helps lose weight. The study uses a qualitative technique that relies on secondary data sources. This is a worldwide public health issue since obesity has risen in prevalence dramatically. To combat obesity, a variety of methods were used. There are several factors, one of which is food. The ketogenic diet is the most popular and commonly utilized diet for weight reduction. It was the goal of this literature review to explain how the ketogenic diet works and how it affects long- and short-term health outcomes. An examination of the short- and long-term consequences of the ketogenic diet reveals both its benefits and drawbacks. Chronically ill patients should seek the advice of a nutritionist or physician before attempting to follow this diet. Reducing animal-based protein consumption while increasing plant-based protein and polyunsaturated fat intake, water, fermented foods, and drinks are recommended for ketogenic dieters.
Physico Chemical Properties and Fatty Acid Profile of Blended Vegetable Oil
Authors: V. Vishali , V. Premala Priyadharsini
Published: February 2024

Modifying dietary fat intake is essential for reducing and preventing cardiovascular disease risk. In recent years, blending oil has shown to be a more commercially viable method of improving the nutrient profile of oil while preserving a balanced fatty acid composition. The present study aims at designing blended oil and analysing its physicochemical properties and fatty acids profile. Flaxseed, groundnut, safflower, gingelly, and sunflower oil were acquired from retail outlets in Coimbatore. All five vegetable oils were combined into two blends: blended oil - I (Sunflower - 50 ml: Flaxseed-12.5 ml: Groundnut-12.5 ml: Gingelly-12.5 ml: Safflower-12.5 ml) and blended oil - II (Safflower -50 ml: Flaxseed-12.5 ml: Sunflower-12.5 ml: Groundnut-12.5 ml: Gingelly -12.5 ml). The physical and chemical properties of the blended vegetable oil. Fatty acids profiling of blended oil was carried out using the standard procedure using Gas Chromatography Flame Ionization Detector. Modified oil was equally beneficial in terms of fatty acid composition. The peroxide values of blended oil-I and II was found to be 0.1 Meq/kg and 0.1 Meq/kg, respectively. The saturated fatty acid content of blended oil I and II were found to be 26.67±2.08 and 16.67±2.08, respectively, whereas the monounsaturated fatty acid content of both blended oil I and II was reported to be 28.67±2.08. The polyunsaturated fatty acid content of blended oil I and II were observed to be 39.67±2.08 and 39.33±2.08, respectively. Thus the formulated blended oil with the combination of different types of oil was suggested to be superior compared to common cooking oil like sunflower and safflower oil.
Millets in India: Current Scenario and the Way Forward
Authors: Ramachandran Prema , K. Kalaivani
Published: February 2024

Millets are small-seeded plants with a short growing season, low water requirements and high disease resistance. Millet cultivation can potentially improve food security of marginal farmers in areas affected by drought due to climate change. But they are not the preferred crops in other areas because of low yield, short shelf life, low demand and non-remunerative selling price. There had been a progressive reduction in millet consumption over decades partly due to ready availability of subsidized rice and wheat through Public Distribution System (PDS) and partly because of the drudgery in processing of millets and difficulty in making tasty millet preparations. Industrial level processing methods to improve organoleptic properties often result in reduction in fiber content. Carbohydrate protein and fat content of millets are similar to cereals; they are gluten-free. Millets have higher vitamins, calcium, iron, phyto-nutrients and anti-oxidant content as compared to rice and wheat. Bio-availability of calcium and iron in millet-based diets is low because of the high fibre and phytate content. Millet-based meals with high fibre contents lows intestinal transit and provides satiety. Millets contain resistant starch which gets digested and absorbed slowly. The high phytonutrient and anti-oxidant content of millets has been shown to have a protective role in the prevention of non-communicable diseases in animals and may help in reducing CVD risk in human beings. Reintroducing millets into habitual Indian diets may help in the dietary management of over-nutrition, blood sugar in diabetic persons, halt the rise in lipid levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Trastornos temporomandibulares dolorosos y nivel socioeconómico en estudiantes de la salud de una Universidad Privada de Lima
Authors:   , Huapaya Arango Lisette Paola
Published: February 2024

Los trastornos temporomandibulares (TTMs) son afecciones que causan dolor y disfunción en las articulaciones temporomandibulares y en los músculos que controlan los movimientos mandibulares. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la asociación entre los TTMs dolorosos y el nivel socioeconómico (NSE) en estudiantes de la salud. De 3916 estudiantes matriculados de una universidad privada de Lima, se obtuvo una muestra de 546 estudiantes de 18 a 53 años, 121 varones y 425 mujeres, distribuidos en siete carreras de la salud: Enfermería (n1=38), Estomatología (n2=262), Farmacia-Bioquímica (n3=4), Medicina (n4=69), Nutrición-Dietética (n5=100), Obstetricia (n6=20) y Psicología (n7=53). Dos encuestas fueron aplicadas según el instrumento validado de triaje del eje I de los Criterios Diagnósticos para los Trastornos Temporomandibulares (CD/TTM) y la Escala Socioeconómica de la Asociación Peruana de Investigación de Mercado (APEIM v.2011-2012). Se aplicó estadística descriptiva y la prueba de Chi-cuadrado. El NSE bajo se presentó en el 53,8 % de estudiantes, mientras que TTM doloroso osciló de 27,8 % a 29,5 % (versión 3 y 6 ítems, respectivamente). TTM doloroso fue más prevalente en mujeres que en varones (p<0,05). TTMs dolorosos no se relacionó al NSE (p>0,05) aunque fue más prevalente en NSE bajo (14,3 % a 15,4 %) que en medio-alto (≤10,3 %) en sus dos versiones. Aunque los TTM dolorosos y el NSE no se encontraron asociados, afectaron de forma individual a una población de estudiantes de la salud.
Percepción sobre medicina alternativa y complementaria y el nivel de empatía en médicos que tratan enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles en Lima, Perú
Authors:   , Luque Benavides Alexandra Nery , Tuma Odeh Nicole
Published: February 2024

Objetivo. Determinar la correlación entre percepción sobre medicina alternativa y complementaria (MAC) y el nivel empatía en los médicos que traten enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles (ECNT). Materiales y métodos. Estudio analítico transversal y correlacional, no experimental. Se realizaron 106 encuestas a médicos en hospitales de Lima sobre la variable dependiente que fue el nivel de empatía en médicos que traten ECNT y la independiente que fue la percepción sobre la MAC mediante el uso de dos cuestionarios (Escala sobre la Percepción de la MAC y Escala Médica de Empatía de Jefferson). Se usó modelos de regresión lineal para evaluar la asociación entre ambas variables. Resultados. Se encontró una relación estadísticamente significativa en los médicos con empatía media/alta y los resultados al momento de derivar a los pacientes a alguna terapia MAC (P = 0.046) y el promedio de la escala de percepción sobre la MAC (P = 0.004). Asimismo se halló una relación estadísticamente significativa al momento de evaluar el puntaje de la escala sobre percepción sobre la MAC y el puntaje del nivel de empatía en médicos (P = 0.045). Conclusiones. Se concluye que la percepción hacia la MAC se relaciona significativamente (P <0,05) con el nivel de empatía en los médicos que tratan ECNT.
Religiosidad y bienestar psicológico en jóvenes católicos miembros de comunidades parroquiales del distrito de La Victoria
Authors:   , Aguirre Perez Joseline Cristina
Published: February 2024

Este estudio busca comprender la relación entre religiosidad y bienestar psicológico en jóvenes católicos que pertenecen a comunidades parroquiales del distrito La Victoria, Perú. Presenta un diseño no experimental trasversal y de tipo correlacional. La muestra está conformada por 338 jóvenes católicos entre los 18 y los 25 años. Para la recolección de datos se utiliza la Escala Age Universal (I-E 12) de John Maltby y la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico (BIEPS) de Carol Ryff. Según los hallazgos, se evidencia que existe una relación estadísticamente significativa y directa entre religiosidad y bienestar psicológico (p=.000; r=.507). De igual modo, se constata que existe una relación entre la variable Religiosidad y las dimensiones Aceptación (p=.000; r=.293), Autonomía (p=.000; r=.291), Proyectos de vida (p=.000; r=.415) de bienestar psicológico. No obstante, se obtiene una relación inversa entre religiosidad y la dimensión vínculos afectivos (r=.000; p=-.145). En suma, se evidencia que un individuo ejerce la religión de acuerdo con lo que conoce y considera adecuado para sí mismo. Es así como reconoce sus habilidades personales y las incorpora en su repertorio con el fin de consolidar su autoconcepto. Asimismo, se demuestra que la religiosidad brinda fortaleza y motivación a las personas para establecer metas y alcanzarlas. Sin embargo, se encuentra que estar involucrados en el sistema de creencias y prácticas que promueve la religión está debilitando las habilidades sociales de los creyentes.
Heavy drinking in men and women in Honduras: a secondary analysis of the Endesa 2019
Authors: Cárcamo-Zepeda Eduardo , Valdés-Méndez José Arturo , Torres-Guffanti Aylin , Valencia Pablo D. , Cruz-Caraguay Mishell , Rivera-Cazaño Claudia Valeria
Published: February 2024

Objective. To estimate the prevalence and factors related to heavy drinking in men and women from Honduras. Materials and methods. Data from the 2019 National Demographic and Health Survey were used, and multiple regression models were applied to determine associated factors. Results. 2.8% of men and 0.7% of women incurred in heavy drinking. In men, factors such as age, urban living, having children but not living with them, being people who smoke, and physical assault experiences were associated with a higher likelihood of heavy drinking. For women, higher education levels, urban living, previous marriage or cohabitation, wealth quintile, being people who smoke, and physical assault experiences were linked to a higher prevalence of heavy drinking. Conclusions. The findings provide insight into the issue of excessive alcohol consumption in Honduras and how various experiential, demographic, and health factors may influence its occurrence.