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The Cultural Meaning of Colonial Power in Residentwoning Palembang
Authors: Dedi Irwanto
Published: February 2025

Abstract: In the early colonial era, palace buildings served as residentwoning. This article examines how form, architecture, materials, and technology were used to create Palembang residentwoning. The symbolic meaning of the residentwoning is where the analysis of the changes is situated. This research uses historical methods in critically examining and analyzing recorded remains of the past. The approach in this study is description-analysis based on symbolic meaning. This study's analysis indicates that the Palembang residentwoning can take the place of the Palembang sultanate palace as the hub for political administration, both military and civil. Since the residentwoning was established during the early days of the Dutch administration in Palembang, it has actually contributed to the local economy by upholding compliance through verbal and visual cues highlighting the residence's grandeur as the Palembang Residency's ruler. The uluan people of Palembang planted a variety of commercial commodities, including coffee, tea, cotton, rubber, and palm oil, as ordered by the residentwoning. This eventually resulted in the advancement of trade in the colonial city of Palembang.
Abstrak: Artikel ini menganalisis perubahan alih fungsi bangunan kraton ke rumah residen masa awal kolonial, termasuk fungsi bentuk, arsitektur, bahan, dan teknologi. Analisis perubahan ditempatkan dalam pemaknaan simbolik kehadiran rumah residen. Penelitian menggunakan metode historis dalam menguji rekaman tinggalan masa lalu secara kritis. Pendekatan kajian ini adalah deskripsi-analisis berdasar symbolic meaning. Analisis kajian ini menunjukkan kehadiran rumah residen mampu menggantikan kraton Kesultanan Palembang, baik sebagai pusat administrasi politik sipil maupun militer. Bahkan kehadiran rumah residen di awal pemerintah Belanda di Palembang, secara kultural menjadi penggerak perekonomian daerah-daerah uluan Palembang dengan cara menjaga kepatuhan lewat visual dan non-verbal dari kebesaran rumah residen sebagai penguasa di Keresidenan Palembang. Melalui perintah-perintah dari rumah residen, masyarakat uluan di Palembang akan patuh menanam berbagai komoditas komersil seperti kopi, teh, kapas, karet, dan kelapa sawit yang akhirnya menjadi kemajuan perdagangan di Kota Palembang masa kolonial.
PENDAMPINGAN PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PENDIDIKAN MATEMATIKA REALISTIK INDONESIA MENGGUNAKAN KONTEKS WISATA KOTA PALEMBANG
Authors: Nusantara Duano Sapta , Zulkardi Zulkardi Dr. , Putri Ratu Ilma Indra
Published: February 2025

Pendidikan Matematika Realistik Indonesia (PMRI) telah menjadi pendekatan yang mampu meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran matematika di Indonesia sejak dua decade terakhir. Artikel bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kegiatan pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) yang mengintegrasikan PMRI dengan konteks wisata Kota Palembang dalam pembelajaran matematika di tingkat sekolah dasar. Melalui metode pendampingan, guru-guru matematika SD di Kota Palembang diajak untuk mengeksplorasi potensi wisata di Kota Palembang yang dapat dijadikan konteks dalam pembelajaran matematika.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru mampu menghasilkan bahan ajar menggunakan konteks Wisata Kota Palembang. Implikasi praktisnya adalah adalah guru-guru matematika mampu meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran matematika dengan lebih menarik dan relevan bagi siswa mereka dengan PMRI melalui partisipasi aktif mereka dalam kegiatan PKM.
PENDAMPINGAN BELAJAR DAN PENYULUHAN DAMPAK POSITIF-NEGATIF TEKNOLOGI DI DESA SUMBERSUKO
Authors: Alfa Sanah Mamik Dina , Napfiah Siti , Kartika Era Dewi
Published: February 2025

Desa Sumbersuko adalah desa dengan jumlah populasi sebanyak 7000 jiwa dengan jumlah anak-anak yang cukup banyak berbanding dengan akses pendidikan yang terbatas bagi anak SD di sumbersuko, sehingga membuat anak-anak tidak dapat memeperoleh pembelajaran secara maksimal. Selain itu, dampak dari kemajuan teknologi saat ini kegiatan anak-anak mulai dari usia PAUD  hingga Usia SMA tidak pernah terlepas dari “Setan Kotak” atau Gadget, kemanapun perginya gadget selalu di bawa. Yaa  untuk gadget sendiri banyak sekali dampak positif dan negatif nya, apabila anak bisa menggunakan secara sewajarnya contohnya di gunakan untuk belajar,mencari materi-materi pelajaran mungkin akan berdampak positif bagi anak.Namun banyak sekali dari anak-anak tersebut yang masih menyalah gunakan akan kegunaan gadget seperti di gunakan untuk game online yang berlebihan dan aplikasi-aplikasi lain yang membuat anak menjadi malas belajar dan tidak bisa konsentrasi dalam belajarnya, sehingga membuat orang tua semakin khawatir akan pendidikan mereka. Oleh karna itu, sangat penting untuk meningkatan kemajuan pendidikan melalui bimbingan belajar dan penyuluhan dampak positif dan negatif teknologi sebagai hal dasar dan penting di lakukan. Kegiatan yang dilaksanakan ini tentu memberi dampak perubahan bagi desa tersebut dimana hasil yang diperoleh terdapat peningkatkan kemajuan pendidikan melalui bimbingan belajar, dan adanya peningkatan pemahaman teknologi serta pemahaman dampak positif dan negatif teknologi. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat ini yaitu menekankan pada peningkatan pengetahuan, pemahaman, dan kesadaran akan kemajuan teknologi dan dampak yang di hasilkan.
CONFLICT IN THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MYPHONYM
Authors: Sapayeva Feruza Norbayevna
Published: February 2025

Both English and Uzbek mythologies are distinguished by the fact that they originated and developed on a counter-world basis, unlike other folk mythologies of the world. This article extensively explains how each mythology originated as the essence of a concept, and then developed with features similar to that concept, as provided in many sources with examples.
KEY WORDS: Myth, Time, Story, Religion, Belief, Fairy, Beauty
ANALYSIS OF NOUNS EXPRESSING NATURAL PHENOMENA WITH THE “N+V+ung” STRUCTURE IN THE GERMAN LANGUAGE
Authors: Kadirova Shahsanam Babakhan kizi
Published: February 2025

This article examines the morphological and semantic structure of nouns that describe natural phenomena in the German language. The study focuses on compound nouns formed with the Noun + Verb + “-ung” suffix structure. Six key nouns are analyzed: Eisbildung (formation of ice), Sonnenstrahlung (solar radiation), Gebirgsbildung (formation of a mountain range), Morgendämmerung (dawn), Abenddämmerung (dusk), and Tierwanderung (animal migration). The research explores the structural components of these nouns, their semantic relationships, synonyms, and antonyms. The findings demonstrate that these compound nouns not only convey precise meanings but also exemplify the productive word formation mechanisms in the German language.
KEYWORDS: compound nouns, German language, semantics, morphology, word formation, natural phenomena, “-ung” suffix, synonymy, antonymy.
Nanostructured materials as potent platforms for cancer chemoimmunotherapy
Authors: Kalita Himani , Patowary Manoj
Published: February 2025

Combinatorial chemoimmunotherapy has emerged as a potent approach in cancer treatment, offering the advantages of combining two treatment strategies (i.e., chemotherapy and immunotherapy), thereby reducing drug dosages and improving therapeutic outcomes. Nanomaterial-assisted drug delivery systems have garnered significant attention in chemoimmunotherapy for encapsulating and delivering therapeutic agents, as they can simultaneously target both cancer and immune cells, promoting drug accumulation with excellent therapeutic efficacy and minimal toxic side effects. This mini-review focuses on various aspects of immunotherapy and chemoimmunotherapy in cancer treatment and discusses several nanomaterial-assisted drug delivery systems used in chemoimmunotherapy.
Rating the importance of material selection and sustainability criteria in building material selection
Authors: Yildiz Serkan
Published: February 2025

Material selection is one of the most critical steps in constructing a building that is safe, economical, esthetically pleasing, durable, and functional, and ensuring building sustainability has become an indispensable task nowadays. Multiple options are available for people interested in owning their own residential property: (1) Purchasing finished houses; (2) building their own houses, which entails selection and purchase of building materials; and (3) purchasing unfinished houses and carrying out large-scale renovations. In this study, a survey with 141 participants was conducted to identify the extent of importance our respondents attach to 11 material selection criteria and seven sustainability criteria for building material selection. The survey data were subjected to descriptive and inferential analyses, which revealed no significant difference in the participants’ opinions according to their demographic characteristics. Thus, the results were generalized by determining the relative importance of the criteria. Durability and availability of materials and availability of skilled labor force were identified as the most important material selection criteria. Durability, ease of maintenance, and energy efficiency were determined as the most important sustainability criteria. Although cost is viewed as one of the obstacles to sustainable building construction, more than half of the participants stated that they could bear an additional cost ranging from 5% to 15% for sustainable materials. By comprehensively depicting the perspective of non-professionals, the results of this study provide a crucial reference for the stakeholders of the construction industry.
Clinical effect of MaiLuoShuTong pills combined with dalteparin on parathyroid function recovery after total thyroidectomy
Authors: Liu Jiaqi , Chu Jun , Chen Mengmeng , Ding Yu
Published: February 2025

The present study aims to investigate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of the combined use of MaiLuoShuTong pills and dalteparin in managing post-operative hypoparathyroidism following total thyroidectomy. Data from 928 thyroid cancer patients who underwent total thyroidectomy and lymph node dissection at the Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Zibo Central Hospital, between May 2021 and October 2022, were retrospectively analyzed. Among these patients, 261 experienced post-operative decreased parathyroid function. Of these, 151 patients (anticoagulant group) received MaiLuoShuTong pills combined with dalteparin anticoagulant therapy and calcium supplementation starting on post-operative day 1. The remaining 110 patients (control group) received only post-operative calcium supplementation. The incidence of permanent hypoparathyroidism, the average time to normalization of parathyroid function, and the average post-operative days until Hemovac removal and total drainage volume were recorded. Treatment efficacy, as well as serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcium levels were compared between the two groups. The anticoagulant group had a 0% incidence of permanent hypoparathyroidism, which was significantly lower than the 3.64% incidence in the control group (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in the number of post-operative days until Hemovac removal (P = 0.28) or total drainage volume (P = 0.59) between the two groups. Parathyroid function in the anticoagulant group recovered significantly faster at 15, 30, 90, and 180 days compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Post-operative hypoparathyroidism is a common complication after total thyroidectomy. The combined use of MaiLuoShuTong pills and dalteparin anticoagulant therapy can promote parathyroid function recovery, improve PTH and serum calcium levels, enhance clinical efficacy, reduce the incidence of permanent functional impairment, and ensure a safe and reliable post-operative treatment outcome.
“Creative” uses of heritage in the age of experiential tourism: The case of Tianjin’s former international concessions
Authors: Gravari-Barbas Maria , Guinand Sandra , Lu Yue
Published: February 2025

Since the late 1990s, heritage reuse for cultural purposes has become a widespread phenomenon in major Chinese cities. Heritage-led projects aim to foster the development of new urban functions, transforming historical spaces into magnets for leisure and tourism. These government-led projects often attract local entrepreneurs, who capitalize on heritage settings as a breeding ground for new activities, such as design galleries, art and craft stores, cafés, gourmet restaurants, and microbreweries. Tianjin, a city 120 km south of Beijing, has embraced this trend by implementing ambitious projects to preserve and enhance its former Western concessions (19th – 20th centuries). While the “creative” use of heritage is a common feature of both Western and Chinese cities, Tianjin presents a particularly compelling case due to the dissonant nature of its former concession heritage. This article analyzes the relationship between creative (re)uses of heritage and cultural tourism in Tianjin’s former Western concessions. Specifically, it questions the influence of the re-functionalization of historical buildings in the former concessions, mainly for leisure and tourism purposes, on their recognition as heritage. To address this, the study draws on four case studies in Tianjin’s former Western concessions, employing qualitative data collected through participatory and non-participatory observations, thematic analysis of institutional documents, and semi-structured interviews with officials and local stakeholders. The findings highlight how creative uses of heritage could enhance tourism experiences and contribute to economic and cultural revitalization. These practices might foster a deeper engagement with the past while supporting sustainable tourism development.
Psychogenic fever and palpitations in a patient with autonomic nervous system dysfunction: A case report
Authors: Chen Rong , Ding Rongjing
Published: February 2025

Mental health disorders are prevalent in cardiovascular disease patients, yet often remain under-recognized. Psychogenic fever (PF), a psychosomatic condition triggered by stress, may present as a fever of unknown origin, complicating the diagnostic process. This case report describes a 58-year-old male diagnosed with PF, a stress-induced psychosomatic disorder associated with autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction. The patient presented with a 1-year history of recurrent low-grade fever and palpitations, which remained unexplained despite comprehensive laboratory and imaging evaluations. Psychometric assessments revealed chronic stress, mild depression, and moderate anxiety, suggesting psychological stress as the potential cause of PF. ANS evaluation indicated mild impairment in heart rate variability. The patient’s significant improvement with anti-anxiety and antidepressant treatment confirmed the diagnosis of ANS dysfunction and PF. This case highlights the importance of incorporating psychometric and physio-psychological assessments into the diagnostic workup for unexplained fever, advocating for the consideration of mental health disorders after ruling out organic causes.
Factors influencing the Knight and Allen EDTA invert sugar test method for white sugars
Authors: Dawe Richard A.
Published: February 2025

Monitoring sugar quality is crucial to many industries. Rapid and accurate methods are needed which are not expensive and complex, and which can be carried out by relatively inexperienced technical staff anywhere in the world. This paper is concerned with aspects of the physical experimental conditions of the Knight and Allen test for the determination of trace mass fractions, up to 0.05 g/100 g, of ‘invert sugar’ (dextrose and fructose) in purified sugar (i.e. sucrose). It is an ICUMSA® standard Method, GS2-5 (2011), that is used across the whole sugar producing industry many times daily.
The test is a titration method using a calibrated alkaline cupric sulphate, Fehling’s solution, which is a deep blue complex solution of salts. If invert sugar is present and the solution heated, the invert sugars react with some of the cupric solution and the copper is thrown down as a brick-red precipitate. Sucrose has no effect on Fehling’s solution. Any excess unreacted cupric ions are then titrated with standardised EDTA solution with murexide as indicator and the amount of invert sugar is reliably deduced. In this paper the essential science of the method and then effects of various variables of boiling time, size of tubes, weight of sample, titration volume and the addition of the indicator are examined. In the future automated potentiometric end point determinations may become possible, but in the meantime this paper will be useful for laboratory operators to gain procedural confidence and accuracy with this test and hone their experimental technique.
Taxidermia da fauna silvestre de Carajás: uma ferramenta para educação ambiental
Authors: Cirineu de Souza João Paulo , Gomes Damasceno Sanni Caroline , Freitas da Silva Fernanda Samara , Brito da Costa Vitória Lorrany , Lima Nascimento Janielle , Dos Santos de Souza Vivian , Pereira de Souza Paulo Henrique , Lira Vieira João Vytor , Vasconcelos Sampaio Wlaisa
Published: February 2025

Taxidermia é a arte de montar animais para compor coleções com fins didáticos, científicos ou de exibição. As coleções zoológicas desempenham um papel fundamental na educação ambiental, contribuindo para divulgação científica, permitindo o contato/interação que na natureza seria difícil, trazendo realidade ao público, promovendo conscientização para questões ambientais e preservação da biodiversidade. Nesse contexto, objetivou-se confeccionar uma coleção zoológica de fauna silvestre da região de Carajás e utilizá-la em ações de educação ambiental. O Laboratório de Anatomia e Fisiologia Animal da Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, Campus Parauapebas, recebeu para aproveitamento científico (Sisbio/ICMBio/MMA nº 8.5639), entre 2019 e 2023, carcaças de animais silvestres que vieram a óbito em decorrência de atividades de supressão de fauna ou atropelamento. Os espécimes foram triados, e procedeu-se à taxidermização e confecção dos cenários. Foram taxidermizados 33 répteis, seis anfíbios, 13 aves e nove mamíferos. A coleção foi utilizada em seis ações, sendo uma no shopping do município e outra na Feira Agropecuária de Parauapebas, com expressivo número de circulação de pessoas. Nas escolas também foram apresentadas palestras sobre atropelamento, tráfico e extinção de animais silvestres. O retorno positivo, com ampla aceitação pelo público infanto-juvenil e adultos, foi observado, bem como sensibilização às questões inerentes à fauna. A taxidermia proporcionou contato inédito com esses animais, agregando conhecimento e valorização da biodiversidade considerada, portanto, uma ferramenta eficaz de educação ambiental. A coleção itinerante foi um grande passo para democratização ao acesso à informação e à biodiversidade de vertebrados de Carajás.
A Recursive Formula for Sums of Values of Degenerate Falling Factorials
Authors: Kim Dae San , Kim Taekyun , Kwon Jongkyum , Lee Hyunseok
Published: February 2025

The classical Faulhaber's formula expresses the sum of a fixed positive integer powers of the first n positive integers in terms of Bernoulli polynomial. As a degenerate version of this, we may consider sums of values of degenerate falling factorials, which reduce to aforementioned sum as λ tends to 0. The aim of this note is to derive a recursive formula for sums of values of degenerate falling factorials by using probabilistic method. In this manner, we obtain a new recursive formula for such sums, which involves the (signed) Stirling numbers of the first kind.
Modulation of Inflammatory and Regenerative Pathways by Channa striata Extract in End-to-End Anastomotic Wound Repair: A Systematic Review
Authors: Faizurrahman Andi Kusuma  , Sigit Adi Prasetyo  , Endang Sri Lestari
Published: February 2025

Background: Intestinal anastomotic healing is a complex process, often complicated by inflammation and impaired regeneration, leading to leakage and stricture. Channa striata (snakehead fish) extract, traditionally used for wound healing, possesses bioactive compounds with potential anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties. This systematic review aimed to critically appraise the in vivo evidence for the effects of Channa striata extract on inflammatory and regenerative pathways in end-to-end anastomotic wound repair.
Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases was conducted for studies published between 2013 and 2024. Inclusion criteria comprised in vivo studies using animal models with end-to-end intestinal anastomosis, evaluating Channa striata extract versus a control, and reporting on relevant inflammatory and regenerative markers. Data extraction and risk of bias assessment (using SYRCLE's tool) were performed.
Results: Seven studies met the inclusion criteria. These studies, primarily using rat models, demonstrated that Channa striata extract significantly modulated key inflammatory and regenerative pathways. Specifically, the extract reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines, increased anti-inflammatory cytokines, enhanced growth factor expression, and promoted collagen deposition at the anastomotic site. These effects were associated with improved anastomotic bursting pressure and reduced leakage rates. Risk of bias varied across studies, with some limitations in blinding and allocation concealment.
Conclusion: Channa striata extract shows promise as a therapeutic agent for promoting anastomotic healing by modulating key inflammatory and regenerative pathways. However, further high-quality, standardized studies are needed to confirm these findings, elucidate precise mechanisms, and optimize extract formulation and dosage before clinical translation.
THE EVALUATION OF SOIL BEARING CAPACITY USING DYNAMIC CONE PENETROMETER (DCP) TEST AT VARIOUS DEPTHS IN NORTH BARITO REGENCY
Authors: Frans Putra Genesa  , Nathanael Yanuar Kristianto  , Lola Cassiophea  , Muhtadin  , Gagas Wira Syahputra
Published: February 2025

This study evaluates soil bearing capacity in North Barito Regency using the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) test. The objective is to analyze the relationship between penetration depth, number of blows (N-blows), and soil bearing capacity (Qall) across various locations, including Tumpung Laung, Muara Teweh, and Muara Laung villages. Testing was conducted up to a depth of 100 cm with data intervals every 10 cm. Results show a decrease in soil bearing capacity at specific depths, particularly in the shallow layer (0–20 cm), which is soft and less stable. Conversely, the middle layer (20–50 cm) and deeper layers (>50 cm) exhibit significantly higher bearing capacity, making them suitable for supporting heavy structures. Regression analysis revealed a strong relationship between depth, N-blows, and Qall, with coefficients of determination (R²) nearing or equal to 1 in most locations. Based on these findings, shallow foundations are recommended for light structures in middle layers, while deep foundations are necessary for heavy structures or locations with more variable soil characteristics, such as DCP 22. Soil improvement in shallow layers, such as re-compaction or geotextile usage, is strongly advised to enhance stability. This study highlights the importance of DCP testing in evaluating soil strength to support efficient and reliable foundation design. The findings are relevant for planning foundations, roadworks, and other infrastructure applications, particularly in areas with significant soil variability.
UPDATING THE HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN EDUCATION AND INFORMATICS STUDY PROGRAMS IN THE ERA OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 4.0
Authors: Rima Yustika
Published: February 2025

This research examines the study of updating the Higher Education curriculum in education and informatics study programs in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. The research used in this research is a qualitative research which is described descriptively. Various sources were processed in this study such as books, research results, journals, and research articles. The results of this study indicate that higher education is not just a place where students gain knowledge and skills but also a provision for students to complete the industrial era. Based on the study, it was found that students of the Education and informatics study program had good job readiness in facing the world of work in the 4th industrial era, both in the moral aspects and the code of ethics in the teaching aspects and aspects of human values. This transformation occurred and directly affected the performance of the lecturers of the education and informatics study program as a result of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 to continue to develop in various ways, especially in the field of technology, namely digitalization. Not only that, the government's demand to produce a generation that is ready for the times and the industrial revolution that is happening makes the government have to prepare various policies, especially updating the curriculum so that it is in line and in line with the demands of the world in the industrial revolution 4.0 that is happening.
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEACHING FACTORY IN GRADE XI BUSINESS ENGINEERING AND MOTORCYCLES AT STATE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL 1 KUALA KURUN
Authors: Domok Kasino , Sri Murwantini  , Muhammad Hudan Rahmat
Published: February 2025

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Teaching Factory (TEFA) model implementation at SMK Negeri 1 Kuala Kurun, specifically in the Business Engineering and Motorcycle (TBSM) program. Using a sequential explanatory design research method, the analysis reveals the complexities involved in implementing TEFA, which encompasses various factors influencing the success and suboptimality of the program. Data collected through questionnaires and interviews reveal a significant gap between the established targets and the achieved outcomes, with the highest gap value found in the variable of TEFA's alignment with student expectations. This indicates an opportunity to improve the alignment between program implementation and student expectations. Additionally, factors such as teacher readiness and infrastructure also play a role, although the gaps in these areas are relatively smaller. The variables related to learning and practice, while contributing the least, remain important as teacher support and opportunities to apply theory significantly influence students. Recommendations from this study include a comprehensive evaluation of the curriculum, improvement of facilities, and better management of time and Quality Control (QC) systems, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of TEFA. This research emphasizes the need for integration between the curriculum and industry demands to prepare students for the challenges in the workforce
STABILIZATION OF LINAU VILLAGE SOIL WITH FABA AND CEMENT MIXTURE ON CBR VALUE
Authors: Safitri Nika , Lola Cassiophea  , Revianti Coenraad
Published: February 2025

The Palangka Raya - Gunung Mas Provincial Road, Linau Village, Rungan District, Gunung Mas Regency often experiences road damage, this damage is caused by the frequent passage of loaded vehicles such as trucks and timber company trucks that trigger road damage. This study aims to determine the type of native soil and the effect of adding a mixture of fly ash, bottom ash and cement to the soil. This research study is to find the optimum moisture content value of native soil and soil using a mixture percentage of fly ash, bottom ash and cement of 2.5%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% respectively. In this research, the work carried out in the laboratory includes testing the physical properties of soil and mechanical properties of soil. The original soil was tested to determine the value of moisture content, specific gravity, sieve analysis, atterbertg limits, soil compaction and, CBR, and mixture testing. The results obtained obtained the soil classification is included in the CL group where the Linau Village soil is non-organic silt and very fine sand, rock powder or fine silty or clayey sand. With an optimum native soil moisture content value of 31.28% and native soil bearing strength CBR of 1.11%. Testing the original soil mixture of fly ash, bottom ash and cement, the most optimum moisture content value is obtained in a mixture of 10% with an optimum moisture content of 13.40% with an optimum soil bearing strength of 95% CBR of 5.37% and 100% CBR of 4.71% .
Neuroscience-based approaches in chronic pain management: integration of mind-body interventions in rehabilitation
Authors: Kim Hyunjoong
Published: February 2025

Chronic pain, affecting approximately 30.3% of adults worldwide, presents a significant global health issue, severely impacting individuals’ quality of life and creating substantial socioeconomic challenges. Traditional pain management methods, such as physical therapy and pharmacological treatments, primarily focus on the biological aspects of pain while often neglecting the psychological and social factors. However, recent advancements in neuroscience have revealed that chronic pain is influenced by changes in the central nervous system, including mechanisms like central sensitization and neuroplasticity. This paper examines contemporary neuroscience-informed interventions, including Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE), mindfulness practices, and cognitive functional therapy (CFT), which target these neurobiological changes to improve pain perception and behaviors. These interventions help rewire the brain’s pain pathways, promoting long-term pain relief and functional recovery. Additionally, combining neuroscience-based approaches with conventional therapies has been shown to enhance treatment outcomes. This work emphasizes the need for personalized approaches and the integration of emerging technologies to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of chronic pain management.
Curved canals apical transportation and centering ability by using Neoniti A1 with/without pre-flaring with Neoniti C1: a CBCT study
Authors: Alipour Sajjad , Ebrahimipour Sediqe
Published: February 2025

Aim: This study compared curved canal’s apical transportation by using Neoniti A1 with/without Neoniti C1 using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Methods: This experimental in vitro study was conducted to analyze the mesiobuccal canals of extracted mandibular and maxillary molars (n = 62) with 20°–40° curvature. After determining the length of the roots, they were mounted in a custom-made holder and randomly sorted into two groups (n = 31). The roots underwent preoperative CBCT. Root canals in group 1 were only remodeled using the Neoniti A1 file while in group 2, the coronal third of the root canals was first prepared with Neoniti C1, and then the remaining part of the canal was instrumented with Neoniti A1. CBCT images were obtained again, and the preoperative and postoperative CBCT scans were compared using Romexis software to determine canal transportation at 3 mm, 5 mm, and 7 mm from the apex. Data analysis was done using SPSS 18.
Results: Canal transportation was lower in the C1 + A1 group compared with the A1 group at all levels, but not significantly (P > 0.05). Canal transportation in both groups was < 0.03 mm at all levels from the apex. In the C1 + A1 group, canal centering was more elevated compared to the A1 group and at 3 mm from the apex, the two groups experienced a significant difference in centering ratio (P = 0.013).
Conclusions: The use of Neoniti A1 files alone does not increase canal transportation in curved canals; however, the centering ability was higher in the use of C1 + A1. Therefore, coronal flaring is suggested.
The Impact of the Educational Level on the Adoption of Pro-Environmental Behaviors
Authors: Nastos Georgios , Mitoula Roido , Theodoropoulou Eleni , Olga-Eleni Astara
Published: February 2025

This quantitative research aims to identify whether there is a correlation between the education level of consumers and their environmental attitudes and behavior. The sample test involved 2,687 Greek consumers aged between 18 to 29 years. The non-parametric Kruskal Wallis test to investigate possible differences in the environmental awareness of the survey participants about their educational level showed that consumers with a higher level of education are more likely to be aware of environmental protection issues, which is reflected in their daily habits. Our findings suggest that a further increase in the supply of education can improve current environmental problems, not only in Greece, but also globally.
Traditional Chinese medicine for chronic atrophic gastritis: Efficacy, mechanisms and targets
Authors: Wang Li , Lian Yan-Jie , Dong Jin-Sheng , Liu Ming-Kun , Liu Hong-Liang , Cao Zheng-Min , Wang Qing-Nan , Lyu Wen-Liang , Bai Yu-Ning
Published: February 2025

Chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) is an important stage of precancerous lesions of gastric cancer. Effective treatment and regulation of CAG are essential to prevent its progression to malignancy. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has shown multi-targeted efficacy in CAG treatment, with advantages in enhancing gastric mucosal barrier defense, improving microcirculation, modulating inflammatory and immune responses, and promoting lesion healing, etc . Clinical studies and meta-analyses indicate that TCM provides significant benefits, with specific Chinese herbal compounds and monomers demonstrating protective effects on the gastric mucosa through mechanisms including anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, and regulation of cellular proliferation and apoptosis, etc . Finally, it is pointed out that the efficacy of TCM in the treatment of CAG requires standardized research and unified standards, and constantly clarifies and improves the evaluation criteria of each dimension of gastric mucosal barrier function.
Disseminated liver histoplasmosis in an immunocompetent individual cured by liver transplantation and voriconazole from China: A case report
Authors: Li Chen-Xuan , Chen Hao-Dong , Kashif Shakoor , Xie Bin , Luo Jing , Li Ting
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Histoplasmosis is a rare infectious condition with mainly pulmonary involvement which is generally self-limiting in immunocompetent individuals. Its manifestation varies and lacks specificity. This study reports a case of primary disseminated liver histoplasmosis in a normal host presenting as liver failure cured by liver transplantation and voriconazole.

CASE SUMMARY

A 43-year-old Chinese man with intermittent fever, malaise, jaundice and extreme hepatomegaly for more than 40 days was admitted to the Second Xiang-ya Hospital. The patient was immunocompetent and lacked a definitive history of exposure. His condition deteriorated to liver failure, and he promptly underwent liver transplantation to ensure survival. One year later, the patient presented with severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Subsequently, tissue samples acquired via gastrointestinal endoscopy were subjected to pathological examination and next-generation sequencing analysis. Through a comprehensive amalgamation of clinical presentation, biopsy pathology, and next-generation sequencing analysis, the patient was ultimately diagnosed with disseminated hepatic histoplasmosis. The patient achieved complete recovery after 6 months of voriconazole treatment.

CONCLUSION

In patients with chronic-hepatitis-B having atypical symptoms, histoplasmosis can be a differential diagnosis. Voriconazole is effective in treating histoplasmosis.
PEMIKIRAN KH. BAHAUDDIN NURSALIM TENTANG DAKWAH DI MEDIA YOU TUBE CHANEL SHIHAB & SIHAB
Authors: Aflachal Muthowah
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bersifat penelitian kualitatif yang merupakan tradisi tertentu dalam ilmu pengetahuan sosial yang secara fundamental bergantung pada pengamatan dengan cara dokumentasi, observasi dan studi pustaka. Untuk Teknik analisis data peneliti menggunakan metode analisi isi pada pesan dakwah Gus Baha’yang di sampaikan dalam Channel You Tube Shihab & Shihab. Teori yang digunakan peneliti ialah teori peluru, tujuannya agar pesan-pesan yang disampaikan Gus Baha’ itu tepat sasaran karena jika pesan yang disampaikan tepat sasaran maka efeknya kepada pendengar sangat rentan dan mudah diterima. Hasil penelitian yang penulis temukan yakni: Pertama, keinginan dan komitmen KH. Baha’uddin Nursalim dalam berdakwah ialah hanya ingin menyampaikan ajaran Allah ini indah dan menjadi solusi bagi semua orang agar ketika semua orang sudah menggangap ajaran Allah ini indah dan solusi maka keimanan dan ketaqwaan mereka akan bertambah. Kedua, beliau berpesan bahwasannya Allah SWT telah membuat sekian banyak kenikmatan untuk hambanya lalu kenapa kita ingin menikmati nikmat untuk bahagia harus bermaksiat kepada Allah terlebih dahulu maka orang seperti itutermasuk orang yang celaka kata beliau.
A new species of the genus Granulobium Li et al., 2023 (Coleoptera: Ptinidae) from Cretaceous Kachin amber
Authors: Legalov Andrei A. , Legalov Vladislav A.
Published: February 2025

A new species, Granulobium perkovskyi sp. nov., is described and illustrated from late Cretaceous Kachin amber. The new species differs from Granulobium whitei Li et al., 2023 in three key characteristics: the punctate pronotum, the larger eyes, the densely punctate elytra, and the larger body size. Benemerita Molino­Olmedo, 2024, syn. nov. is synonymous with Amberophytum Yu et al., 2019 and is placed from the family Ptinidae into the family Cerophytidae. This is the second record of the genus Granulobium Li et al., 2023 from Cenomanian Burmese amber.
DEFICIÊNCIA INTELECTUAL NO BRASIL: ASPECTOS HISTÓRICOS, SOCIAIS, CULTURAIS E PEDAGÓGICOS
Authors: Aparecido de Almeida Flávio , Schneider Neto Emanoel José
Published: February 2025

A Deficiência Intelectual é uma condição que afeta a vida de milhões de pessoas a nível global, com limitações no funcionamento intelectual, comportamental e adaptativo. A história da mesma revela preconceitos e avanços na compreensão e inclusão escolar e social. No Brasil, a preocupação com a Deficiência Intelectual intensificou no século XX, com esforços para educação e inclusão, sendo necessárias práticas educativas que considerem suas necessidades específicas e o acesso ao atendimento educacional especializado. Nesse sentido, este artigo utilizou-se da metodologia qualitativa, a partir de revisão bibliográfica de artigos, teses e documentos, que discorrem acerca da temática. Assim, serão apresentados os aspectos históricos, sociais, culturais e pedagógicos.
TRANSTORNO OPOSITIVO-DESAFIADOR E TRANSTORNO DE DÉFICIT DE ATENÇÃO/HIPERATIVIDADE, SOB A ÓTICA DO PROCESSO DE ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM
Authors: Aparecido de Almeida Flávio , Schneider Neto Emanoel José
Published: February 2025

Este artigo examina os desafios enfrentados pela educação brasileira, com ênfase nas fragilidades da Educação Especial e Inclusiva. A pesquisa destaca aspectos conceituais dos Transtorno Opositivo-Desafiador e Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção/Hiperatividade e seus impactos na vida social e acadêmica da pessoa, assim como elucida Intervenções Pedagógicas que visam garantir o direito de aprender de crianças com dificuldades e transtornos de aprendizagem. Argumenta-se que as escolas precisam urgentemente inovar e reformular seus processos educativos, e que os docentes devem se especializar em Intervenções Pedagógicas para assegurar o direito de aprender de todos os estudantes. A abordagem holística é defendida como essencial para entender e apoiar o estudante em suas dimensões cognitiva, cultural, social, política, espiritual e psicológica. Utilizou-se da metodologia qualitativa, com revisão bibliográfica de artigos e livros. Conclui-se que a formação continuada e especializada dos professores é fundamental para construir uma educação inclusiva e de qualidade, promovendo a diversidade e o potencial de cada sujeito.
Functional outcome of the bladder following lumbar surgery for cauda equina syndrome: a case series
Authors:   Department of Orthopedics Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Puducherry, India, Prithivi Raj R. , Karthick Anand K. ,   Department of Orthopedics Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Puducherry, India, Mohammed Irfankhan H. ,   Department of Orthopedics Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Puducherry, India, Evangeline Christina P. ,   Department of Radio-Diagnosis Saveetha Medical College and Hospital Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam Chennai, India
Published: February 2025

Objectives. This study examines bladder function recovery following surgical intervention for cauda equina syndrome (CES) and its impact on quality of life in a lifestyle medicine context. Material and methods. Conducted at Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College, the study followed CES patients for 12 months post-surgery, assessing surgical timing, preoperative perianal sensation, voluntary anal contraction (VAC), and bladder function recovery. Outcomes. Despite the belief that early decompression is crucial for neurological recovery, all patients in this study regained full bladder function regardless of surgical timing, leading to improved quality of life. Conclusions. These findings highlight the importance of multidisciplinary care involving neurologists, rheumatologists, and surgeons. The study also emphasizes rehabilitation, lifestyle modifications, and neuroplasticity-based interventions in CES recovery. Expanding treatment beyond a neurosurgical approach can enhance functional outcomes and patient well-being.
Cyclic Effect on Highly Thermal Hybrid Nano-Graphene Conductive Ink
Authors: Mohammad Noor Norida , Salim Mohd Azli , Masripan Nor Azmmi , Photong Chonlatee , Chew Kit Wayne , Watson Alan
Published: February 2025

This research investigates the cyclic effect on highly thermal hybrid nano-graphene conductive ink. The goal is to develop and formulate a highly thermal graphene hybrid conductive ink by combining nano-graphene, silver flakes and silver acetate as conductive fillers which were mixed with chemical and organic solvents. The research evaluates the resistivity at room temperature before and after cyclic bending test in terms of electrical and mechanical properties. For this purpose, a new formulation of the conductive ink was developed using nano-graphene as the primary conductive fillers mixed with organic solvents. The mixture was sonicated and stirred to form a powder which was then dripped with 1-butanol and terpineol and mixed using a Thinky mixer to create a paste. This paste was printed onto copper substrates using a mesh stencil. The hybrid GNP paste was applied to a selected grid (3mm x 3mm) on five designated points of the substrate strip using a scraper. The samples were then cured at 250°C for 1 hour. Cyclic testing was performed using a cyclic bending test machine according to ASTM D7774-17. The formulation was characterised based on its electrical and mechanical behaviour. The resistivity of the hybrid GNP conductive ink at room temperature, without any cyclic loading, was set as the baseline. This baseline resistivity was then compared against measurements taken after 1000, 2000, 4000 and 8000 cycles. After the bending test, the reliability of the GNP hybrid formulation was assessed. Comparisons were made between the room temperature baseline and the post test samples in terms of electrical and mechanical properties. The result shows that the conductive ink exhibit initial improvements in conductivity under mechanical stress but extended cyclic bending leads to microstructural degradation with partial recovery observed after 8000 cycles indicating limited durability and potential self-healing properties. Future research should focus on enhancing the durability and self-healing properties of the hybrid conductive ink to ensure consistent performance under prolonged mechanical stress.
Investigation the Effects of Firing Temperature on Preparation of Crucible Materials from Evaporation Boat Waste
Authors: Rusiyanto Rusiyanto , Ismail Rifky , Bayuseno Athanasius Priharyoto , Fitriyana Deni Fajar , Sumbodo Wirawan , Siregar Januar Parlaungan
Published: February 2025

The plastic metallization industry generates evaporation boat waste, which is a mixture of Boron Nitride (BN) and Titanium Diboride (TiB2). However, the utilization of this waste is still very limited. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of firing on the characterization of crucible materials and explore the potential use of evaporation boat waste. In this study, evaporation boat waste powder, kaolin, castable, and rice husk charcoal with a weight percentage (wt.%) of 50, 20, 20, and 10 were mixed homogeneously using a mixer machine with the addition of water as much as 15% of the total mixture of materials used. The compaction process was performed using a 20 MPa hydraulic machine to produce a green body. The resulting green body was dried for 16 hours at 100°C. The firing process was carried out on green body specimens for 3 hours with temperature settings of 800, 900, and 1000°C. Various analytical techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and hardness tests were utilized to examine the outcomes. The results of this study show that firing temperature significantly affects the weight percentage of crystals, hardness, and morphology in crucible specimens. The higher firing temperature resulted in an increase in the weight percentage of BN and TiN crystals. This leads to an increase in the hardness of the crucible specimen when the firing temperature is increased. Specimen 1000 exhibited the highest hardness of 36.08 HV. SEM images clearly show the presence of BN, TiB2, and TiN.
Taylor’s Dispersion Approach for Modelling Contaminated Solute Transport in Soil Through Two Immiscible Fluids
Authors: Thiyagarajan Iswarya , Sathiamoorthy Senthamilselvi , Ayyaru Sivasankaran , Poovizhi Pachai Nakkeeran , Viswanathan Sumithra
Published: February 2025

Our environment is surrounded by land and water. Everyday activities of humans have an adverse effect on the environment. The leachate water from landfills, industries and companies are passed through water and soil every day. So, it is crucial to understand how the contaminants are transported through the soil from polluted water. This paper depicts the transportation of contaminants through two immiscible fluids in two sub surfaces of the soil region (Top Soil and Parent Rock). Taylor’s dispersion method is employed to study the concentration of the contaminants in both sub surfaces. The model contains key parameters such as fluid velocity, density, coefficient of thermal expansion and temperature which helps in understanding the contamination of soil through two layers. This model also elaborates the effects of different heights, diffusion coefficient and various values of dynamics viscosity affecting the concentration profiles through graphs.