bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Los colectivos minoritarios y las distancias sociales en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: Cantón Gardés Damián Andrés
Published: July 2024

El término “Distanciamiento Social” parece ser una de las referencias claves en el contexto de la pandemia generada por el COVID-19. Así, las relaciones y las proximidades tan afines a nuestra cultura nacional, se han visto alteradas; desde la prohibición de reuniones familiares, los traslados interprovinciales e internacionales hasta los tradicionales eventos culturales o deportivos masivos. Sin embargo, existen otras distancias invisibles con las cuales convivimos y que, desde una óptica que busca ampliar nuestra percepción de lo “cotidiano”, existen colectivos de migrantes y pueblos originarios donde, además de las distancias habituales que conviven en nuestra sociedad, han incrementado su (auto) percepción de exclusión en relación a la cultura e institucionalidad argentina.
La búsqueda de una “buena vida” en el caso de las migraciones y la noción del “buen vivir” como concepto integral indígena, quedan relegados ante la amenaza de un Estado que solo incluye “argentinos”, condenando la invisibilidad y la pluralidad que convive en nuestro espacio público. El “nosotros” migrante y el “nosotros” indígena en tiempos de pandemia, se alejó cada vez más del “Ellos” argentinos. La presentación aquí planteada busca describir el mecanismo de distanciamiento vivido por parte de los colectivos citados en relación al Estado argentino y determinar cuáles son los principales retos que tenemos como sociedad para articular la pluralidad en la cotidianeidad. Para ello el trabajo se realizó desde una perspectiva inductiva, orientada a la “Teorización Fundamentada”; metodología cualitativa desarrollada por Strauss y Corbin (1992). En esta oportunidad serán tomadas en el muestreo poblaciones venezolanas, peruanas, bolivianas y paraguayas, y también los pueblos originarios mapuches, comechingones, wichis y guaraníes.
¿Es posible una religión atea? Religión, ética y política en John Dewey y G. F. Hegel
Authors: Arroyo Germán David
Published: July 2024

Este trabajo se propone explorar los vínculos de continuidad y de quiebre entre la filosofía de la religión de Hegel y la de John Dewey, a partir de tres núcleos temáticos: el cristianismo como religión revelada; la relación entre religión, vida ética y política; y la necesidad de la existencia de Dios. Mediante un recorrido desde las obras de Dewey pertenecientes a su etapa neo-hegeliana hasta aquellas en donde su idealismo fue conviriténdose progresivamente en un instrumentalismo, lo que intentamos mostrar es que en esa transición la religión fue perdiendo poco  a poco su contenido propio, cediendo, de este modo, paso a la democracia y a la ciencia como garantes de la libertad individual y la armonía social, es decir, proporcionando las bases éticas y políticas que en otro tiempo le correspondían a la religión. En otras palabras, el abandono de la idea de Dios -producto del abandono de la Personalidad Ideal de los neo-hegelianos- como garante de la unidad orgánica del mundo y de la comunidad por parte de Dewey volvió prácticamente inaplicable el propósito de seguir considerando a la religión como esfera relevante de la vida democrática, al lado de los avances en términos de política y experimentación científica, un problema que Hegel supo eludir a partir de una concepción de la religión según la cual ésta podía conservar su independencia e importancia propias.
Aportes para repensar la tradición de la democracia desde/en América Latina
Authors: Montero Mariano
Published: July 2024

El siguiente artículo, busca recuperar el pensamiento de José Aricó, para discutir tradición política de la democracia en América Latina. El mismo se desprende de un trabajo más amplio en torno los aportes del ensayista, político y editor en la década del ochenta sobre la democracia. A su vez se incorporan otras lecturas que provienen del Pensamiento Crítico Latinoamericano que sostienen, en sintonía con la propuesta de Aricó, un cuestionamiento a cierta comprensión o continuidad entre democracia y formas institucionales funcionales al orden vigente en los años de la recuperación de la democracia en Argentina y en América Latina.
La nueva derecha en Argentina, la anti-política y el rol de las redes sociales
Authors: Fiore Viani Gonzalo , Dallera Jorge
Published: July 2024

Este artículo analiza la relación entre la extrema derecha, la anti-política y la influencia de las redes sociales en la nueva derecha. Se examina cómo los discursos de odio y la discriminación se han vuelto comunes en los discursos políticos contemporáneos, y cómo las nuevas tecnologías de comunicación han sido utilizadas para propagar estos mensajes en la sociedad. El artículo también considera la influencia histórica de las elites locales en la apropiación de las riquezas autóctonas y en la alineación geopolítica y cultural con los grandes centros de poder globales. A través del análisis de estos temas, se concluye que la democracia como sistema político está en riesgo debido a la lógica del sistema globalizado, que prioriza la concentración de riqueza y poder en manos de unos pocos en detrimento de la mayoría de la población.
Jornada sobre “Violencia de género y empoderamiento de las mujeres.Conversaciones interdisciplinarias”. Universidad Católica de Córdoba,marzo de 2023
Authors: Universidad Católica de Córdoba
Published: July 2024

Introducción a esta sección
Ante la violencia femi(ni)cida: cuando el discurso religioso importa. Lectura sincrónica de 1Cor 11,2-16 con aportes de la hermenéutica bíblica feminista = In the Face of Femi(ni)cide Violence: When Religious Discourse Matters. Synchronic Reading of 1Cor 11:2-16 with Contributions from Feminist Biblical Hermeneutics
Authors: Azcuy Virginia Raquel
Published: July 2024

En el contexto de la violencia femi(ni)cida y su prevención en Argentina, este artículo se propone una reflexión sobre el discurso religioso y su impacto a la hora de sostener o deconstruir la violencia de género que puede desembocar en el asesinato de mujeres por ser mujeres. Esta inaceptable violencia hace parte de un sistema masculino-dominante derepresentaciones, narrativas y prácticas de desigualdad en las relaciones entre mujeres y varones que requiere de una crítica fundada y una transformación impostergable. Como parte de los relatos bíblicos vinculados a esta temática, se puede considerar el texto de 1Cor 11,2-16, entre otros como 1Cor 14,33b-35, Gal 3,28 y Ef 5,21-33. Este artículo ubica estos textos en el contexto cultural en el cual fueron producidos y dialoga con algunos aportes de la hermenéutica bíblica feminista en orden a una recta comprensión de los textos paulinos en el contexto actual.
Evaluation of Automated Blood Microscopy System AI100 with ShonitTM in a Tertiary Care Center in Northern India
Authors: Singh Upinder , Acharya Shreyam , SEHGAL TUSHAR
Published: July 2024

Background: The microscopic examination of peripheral blood film is labour-intensive, subjective and time-consuming. It also requires trained technical staff. Technological advancements have been made to develop automated morphological analytical systems for the classification of both red blood cells and white blood cells. We aimed to investigate the ability of the automated microscopy system AI100 with the ShonitTM to examine peripheral blood films. Methods: The study was a prospective study done at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. We compared the automated morphological analysis system AI100 with ShonitTM with the gold standard of manual microscopy to identify morphological abnormalities in the blood. Results: A total of 108 cases were studied. Twenty-one cases were excluded due to suboptimal staining and smearing. The male-to-female ratio was 7:5, and the median age was 31.1 Years. The Pearson correlation (r) between % of WBCs between AI100 and manual microscopy was 0.92,0.81, 0.34, 0.94 and 0.25 for neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils, respectively. The concordance of AI100 and manual microscopy for microcytes, macrocytes, tear drop cells, target cells, acanthocytes, and echinocytes was 77%, 86%, 100%, 100%,95% and 97%, respectively. The concordance of AI100 and manual microscopy for platelet count, clumps, and giant platelets was 89%,100% and 89%. Conclusions: The automated cell analysis system AI100 with ShonitTM is capable of morphological classification of RBC, WBC and platelet in peripheral blood smears.
An Investigation of Learning Independence, Motivation, and Physics Learning Outcomes among Students of SMKN 3 Soppeng: A Descriptive Correlational Study
Authors: Bohari Afisma ,   Physics Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia, Abdullah Helmi , Usman Usman ,   Physics Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia,   Physics Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

Education is essential for developing self-sufficient students who can pursue their academic goals without significantly depending on outside assistance. In the context of teaching physics, where students frequently struggle with motivation and grasping complicated concepts, this element is very important. The purpose of this study is to examine how learning independence and motivation affect the physics learning outcomes of SMK Negeri 3 Soppeng students in the eleventh grade. Saturated sampling was used to choose 11th grade students from the Computer and Network Engineering department for the 2022–2023 academic year. The research uses a descriptive correlational quantitative method. Learning outcome exams in physics and learning independence and motivation questionnaires were used to gather data. Descriptive and inferential statistics, such as multicollinearity, linearity, and normality tests, were used in the data analysis. Although learning independence contributed only 0.0106% to physics learning outcomes, the results showed a positive and significant association (r = 0.103) between learning independence and learning outcomes. This suggests that other factors may also be important. These results emphasize how critical it is for teachers to create plans that increase students' drive and independence in their learning, since this could lead to better learning outcomes for them when it comes to physics. This study also emphasizes how important it is to take into account additional variables that may affect students' learning outcomes.
The Analysis Four Curriculum Development Approach in English Teaching
Authors: Almadani Tiara Nur Fatimah , Mirza Akhmad Ali , Qamariah Zaitun
Published: July 2024

The curriculum is a collection of educational learning strategies that are conceived, produced, and implemented to accomplish a certain objective. The process of developing a curriculum is broken down into phases, but it can also be thought of as a set of actions that go into developing a new curriculum or improving an old one. Approaches curriculum development include two models, Top-Down approach (administrative model) and Grass-Root approach. The Tyler curriculum development model, Taba's curriculum development model, Olivia's curriculum development model, and Beauchamp's curriculum development model are the four curriculum development models now used in education. When introducing English instruction in Indonesia, this curricular model is utilized as a guide. This article will make an effort to provide a theoretical overview of several curriculum-building methodologies and approaches. The development of the school curriculum may be reviewed in this essay, with a focus on English language instruction. How effective and efficient is the Indonesian model of the curriculum for teaching English? It's crucial for aspiring teachers to comprehend how the school curriculum is created.
Mapping Kesulitan Dalam Membaca dan Mengharokati Teks Bahasa Arab Bagi Mahasiswa Pendidikan Bahasa Arab
Authors: Maulida Maulida , Marsiah Marsiah
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palangka Raya dengan menggunakan tujuh mahasiswa mata kuliah Qiraah Naqidah sebagai partisipan penelitian. Observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi digunakan dalam proses penelitian. Data dikumpulkan, direduksi, disajikan, dan diambil kesimpulan dari analisisnya. Unsur-unsur yang berhubungan dengan bahasa dan non-linguistik berkontribusi terhadap tantangan siswa dalam membaca dan memahami sastra Arab, menurut temuan penelitian. Pertama, faktor morfologi (sharf), fonologi (sistem bunyi), dan sintaksis (nahwu) merupakan contoh faktor kebahasaan. Kedua, variabel nonlinguistik internal dan eksternal merupakan dua komponen linguistik nonlinguistik. Psikologi dan fisiologi adalah contoh unsur internal non-linguistik. Teman sebaya, lingkungan keluarga, dan latar belakang pendidikan merupakan konteks non-eksternal. Untuk mengatasi tantangan dalam membaca dan memahami teks Arab, siswa berinisiatif untuk menambah sumber belajar melalui platform media sosial seperti YouTube dan Instagram
Improving Activities and Learning Outcomes with The SENANG Model in Primary Students
Authors: Fransiska Nola , Agusta Akhmad Riandy , Rafianti Wahdah Refia
Published: July 2024

This research aims to describe teachers' activities and analyze students' activities and learning outcomes. The type of research used was Classroom Action Research (PTK) which was carried out in 3 meetings. The subjects of this research were class V students at SDN Kuin Cerucuk 5. The type of data used in this research was qualitative and quantitative. The results of the research show that teacher activity received a score of 30 with the criteria "Good" at meeting 1 until it reached the maximum score of 40 with the criteria "Very Good" at meeting 3. Student activity at meeting 1 reached 37% with the criteria "A Small Part of Students are Very Active", reached 84% with the criteria "Almost All Students Are Very Active" at meeting 3. Student learning outcomes reached 58% completeness at meeting 1, up to 95% completeness at meeting 3. Based on the results of this research it can be concluded that the SENANG model can improve activities and learning outcomes of students on Mathematics content.
Factors of difficulties in learning the Arabic language for students
Authors: Munawarah Rabiatul , Ilmiani Aulia Mustika
Published: July 2024

Different types of difficulties that arise in the learning process result from different factors faced by students and teachers in general, Something similar also happens in learning the Arabic language, so this research aims to find out: 1) the causes of difficulties in learning the Arabic language, 2) students’ efforts to overcome the difficulties in learning the Arabic language. This research uses qualitative research methods with descriptive methods, where the subjects are students, school objects and other supporting data. Data collection methods were done using observation, interviews and documents using source triangulation. From the results of this research, we conclude that 1) The causes of difficulties in learning the Arabic language include internal and external factors, Internal factors: Difficulties experienced by students are: a) Difficulty in expression, b) Difficulty in understanding: Low interest of students so that the difficulties faced by students include difficulties in understanding educational materials, translating using a dictionary, and combining words into sentences. c) Difficulty in writing. External factors are divided into: First, family factors, which include: a) parents’ interest in children’s learning, b) activities supporting learning the Arabic language. Second: School factors, which include: a) School teaching; The teacher explains the material well and well, but the methods teachers often use are lectures, training and sometimes games. b) School facilities; The facilities in the school are sufficient and complete, but there are some facilities that cannot be used, such as LCD screens and air conditioning. 2) Students' efforts to overcome difficulties are always trying to ask teachers, trying to ask friends, using Internet media, and participating in mandatory Quran learning activities.Keywords: factors, learning difficulties, the Arabic language
Linking Human Resources Management Practices and Organizational Performance: Evidence from Private Food Industrial Companies in Jeddah, KSA
Authors: Salem Abdulsalam Abdo Saeed , Al-Dubai Maged
Published: July 2024

The aim of this article is to explore the intricate relationship between Human Resources Management Practices (HRMP) and Organizational Performance (OP), highlighting the significant impact of various HRMPs on the performance of organizations. Employing a quantitative research methodology, this study engaged a diverse group of 263 participants across different job positions, including Senior Management, Middle Management, Supervisors, and Subordinates. These individuals were randomly selected from a range of private food industrial companies located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. To analyze the data collected through questionnaires, the researcher utilized statistical tools such as SPSS and AMOS, aiming to elucidate the influence of human resources management practices on organizational performance. The investigation revealed a clear correlation between certain Human Resource Management (HRM) practices and the performance of orga-nizations. Specifically, practices such as selective hiring, training and development, and employee involvement in decision-making were found to positively impact organizational performance. In contrast, the compensation system and performance evaluation practices were observed to negatively affect organizational performance, while job security appeared to have no significant effect. These findings suggest that the effectiveness of HRM practices is crucial for enhancing organizational performance, particularly within private food industrial companies in Jeddah, KSA. The study further discusses the implications of these findings and offers recommendations for policymakers and HR professionals. It emphasizes the importance of implementing effective HRM practices, like selective hiring, training and development, and encouraging employee participation in decision-making to improve organizational performance. The research also points out that the impact of job security, compensation systems, and performance evaluations on employee satisfaction and loyalty should not be overlooked, as these factors play a pivotal role in optimizing business performance, reducing turnover, decreasing absenteeism, and increasing productivity, thereby fostering enhanced organizational performance across various industries. By shedding light on the dynamic connections between HRM practices and organizational performance, this study contributes valuable insights, especially pertinent to the private food industrial sector in Jeddah, KSA. It uncovers previously unexplored factors that influence performance and provides a practical framework for improvement. This research not only serves as a foundation for future studies but also offers a guide for developing effective strategies to boost organizational performance, adding significant value and insight into the field of human resources management.
Exploring Women’s Quandary in Buchi Emecheta’s The Joys of Motherhood and Flora Nwapa’s Efuru
Authors: Adjavounvoun Maxime , Houndjo Théophile , Gbaguidi Célestin
Published: July 2024

This study has highlighted the root causes of women’s quandary in post-colonial African fiction. It explores two giant Nigerian women-authored novels. Analyses have revealed that women’s suffering is basically due to the patriarchal ideology that governs most African societies. Barrenness, motherhood, and poverty are other major factors. Further analysis of these factors shows that the last three aspects are in connection with the first. As a result, one can assume that the excessive patriarchal philosophy is a leading reason for women’s predicaments. For an objective result, we have used a qualitative data analysis approach. We have applied feminism and post-colonial theories in the analyses.
Application of a Mixed Live and Online Live Streaming Exercise Program of Tai Chi and Its Effect on Dynamic Balance, Physical Function of Lower Limbs and Aerobic Capacity of Adults
Authors: Chatzipanagioti Vithleem , Gioftsidou Asimenia , Chatzinikolaou Athanasios , Karakatsanis Leonidas Paraschos , Malliou Paraskevi
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to investigate the effect of a mixed intervention program, with live and distance online Tai Chi (TC) practice on healthy adult practitioners and its effect on dynamic balance, physical function of lower limbs and aerobic capacity, which were measured at baseline and follow up. The sample of the study consisted of the experimental group (N = 19) of healthy subjects divided into two groups according to their level of experience in Tai Chi (beginner vs. experienced) and 15 healthy subjects (N = 15) of the control group who were sedentary individuals. The experimental group participated in a supervised Tai Chi program lasting 18 weeks, of which 9 weeks of live training sessions (before the pandemic) and 9 further weeks in online distance practice during the pandemic restrictive measures. The exercise frequency was 3 times/week, lasting 90 minutes during live lessons, while the online exercise duration was adjusted to 60 minutes. The Y-Test (Lower Quarter test) was used to measure the dynamic balance. The single limb single hop test measured physical function, while the 6-minute walking test was applied to measure aerobic capacity. The results of the present study showed that a statistically significant difference was observed in the dynamic balance of the left leg between the pre-and post-training measures for the experimental groups, with the experienced group scoring higher. Right leg results revealed improvements for TC practitioners, with the beginners group scoring significantly higher than experienced and control subjects. The asymmetry score changed positively for both experimental groups, with a higher index for the beginners group. Aerobic capacity scores were significantly improved between baseline and final measurements. The TC practitioners scored significantly higher than the control subjects. Furthermore, concerning the results in the physical function of the lower limbs, the TC-experienced group showed greater improvements compared to both TC beginners and the control group. Similar effects concerned right leg results. TC effectively improves balance and physical function of lower limbs in healthy adults due to the activation of different muscle groups, the sequence of movements, the duration, and the nature of the body mind. It should be incorporated in health prevention programs. Due to the pandemic, the implementation of distance learning became a solution for many exercise programs and complemented their content.
Registro y Reconstrucción de Hologramas en Tiempo Real Integrando Tecnología Óptica y Digital
Authors: Cruz Mendoza Mileydi , Rueda Parada Jorge Enrique
Published: July 2024

Se presenta la implementación de un interferómetro Mach-Zehnder para el registro del holograma y un procesador óptico 2F acoplado para la reconstrucción, tal que los dos procesos se realizan en tiempo real. Utilizando un sistema híbrido óptico-digital, el arreglo experimental emplea una cámara CMOS2500 y un modulador LCR2500 para lograr una grabación de alta resolución y una reconstrucción dinámica de imágenes holográficas. Los resultados experimentales demuestran la capacidad del sistema para la holografía en tiempo real. Se presentan resultados de hologramas de Fouirer.
Inclusión Educativa para Población Indígena Yukpa Migrante en Colombia
Authors: Cuadros Acevedo Jorge Leonardo
Published: July 2024

La inclusión Educativa es un modelo que se ha desarrollado en diferentes países y que Colombia ha buscado con diferentes estrategias incorporar en las políticas educativas del país. Y es que, desde el 2009 se han presentado diferentes estrategias que buscan no solo la cobertura, sino la calidad educativa para todos los estudiantes. De esta manera, para la inclusión educativa de la población indígena Yukpa migrante del asentamiento Nuevo Escobal de la ciudad de Cúcuta, la Secretaría de Educación Municipal se ha fundamentado en el marco legal para accionar con diferentes estrategias a la población estudiantil indígena mencionada.
Evaluación de la frecuencia de aplicación de un fertilizante orgánico líquido en pastizales establecidos
Authors: Amesty Castro Jose Angel , Pineda Ochoa Carmen Leonor , Gonzalez Garcia Hebandreyna , Hernandez Suarez Helvis
Published: July 2024

Se evaluaron distintas frecuencias de aplicación de un fertilizante orgánico liquido (té de estiércol) en pastizales establecidos de Cynodon nlemfuensis Vanderyst (pasto estrella), en la unidad de producción la Glorieta, ubicada en la Parroquia Santa Bárbara del Municipio Colón Estado Zulia, Venezuela. El diseño experimental consistió en bloques al azar con tres repeticiones y tres tratamientos T0 (sin fertilización), T1 (aplicación del producto cada 30 días), T2 (aplicación del producto cada 40 días); las variables evaluadas fueron altura, rendimiento de biomasa verde (BV) y rendimiento de biomasa seca (BS). Los mejores resultados en cuanto a la altura, se obtuvieron en el T2 alcanzando valores de 50,6 cm en comparación con el T0 y T1 que reflejaron alturas de 42,23 cm y 48,23 cm respectivamente; en cuanto a la variable rendimiento de biomasa verde se observaron mejores resultados en el T2 con un rendimiento de 5.110 kg BV/ha en comparación con el T0 que alcanzo 3.399 kg BV/ha, sin embargo, el T1 no mostró diferencia significativa con los tratamientos T0 y T2 logrando alcanzar valores de 4.410 kg BV/ha, por otro lado, en la variable rendimiento de biomasa seca también se observaron los mejores resultados en el T2 con 1.124 kg Bs/ha en comparación con el T0 que registró 679,9 kg Bs/ha, pero al igual que el rendimiento de biomasa verde, el T1 no mostro diferencia significativa con los T0 y T2 con valores de 970,4 kg Bs/ha. Los resultados obtenidos reflejan que el T2 mostró los valores más adecuados en las variables agroproductivas evaluadas, lo cual pudo estar influenciado por los nutrimentos presentes en el biofermento y el intervalo de aplicación cada 40 días.
Optimization of Naringenin Self-Nano Emulsifying Drug Delivery System (SNEDDS) Formula with D-optimal Mixture Design Method
Authors: Yudanti Gendis Purno , Kuncahyo Ilham , Ikasari Endang Diyah
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to optimize and formulate the poorly water-soluble naringenin in the Self-Nano Emulsifying Drug Delivery System (SNEDDS) using D-optimal mixture design. D-optimal mixture design was used to optimize SNEDDS loading naringenin by selecting SNEDDS composition as an independent factor and SNEDDS characterization as a response. SNEDDS in the optimal formula were characterized, including transmittance, particle size, emulsification time, and drug loading. Triacetin, Tween 80, and transcutol p were respectively the selected oil, surfactant, and co-surfactant phases for their greatest ability to dissolve naringenin. The optimization results showed that the optimal formula was that using 10% triacetin, 70% of Tween 80, and 20% of transcutol p. SNEDDS loading naringenin produced nanoemulsion with 88.74±2.27 % of transmittance, 14.8 nm of particle size, 51.13 ± 4.53 mg/L of drug loading, and 18.58 ± 0.62 second of emulsification time. This study concludes that the D-optimal mixture design can be used to optimize and prepare the SNEDDS loading poorly-water soluble naringenin.
Formulation of Wound Healing Hydrogel from 70% Ethanol Extract of Kelakai Roots (Stenochlaena palustris (Burm. F.) Bedd) with Polymer Combination of PVA/HPMC
Authors: Forestryana Dyera , Pebrianie Shilpa , Ramadhan Hafiz , Restapaty Ratna
Published: July 2024

Kelakai root contains alkaloids, saponins, tannins, and flavonoids. This compound is known to have medicinal properties such as wound healing. The effectiveness of wound healing increased by using hydrogel to deliver the active substance. The use of polymers played a role in delivering the active substance. This study aimed to formulate hydrogels for wound healing with various concentrations of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) K4M. Preparation of hydrogel by the solvent casting method used 0.2% Kelakai root extract. The physical characteristics of hydrogel investigated before and after the stability test included organoleptic, weight uniformity, thickness, pH, moisture content, and hedonic test of Kelakai roots extract hydrogel. The optimum formula was tested for wound healing activity. The data obtained were then analyzed using Wilcoxon testswith p<0.05 considered significant. Physically, Kelakai root extract hydrogel met the test requirements. The results of the wound-healing activity showed that the hydrogel extract of the Kelakai root was able to heal the wounds within seven days. There was a significant difference in wound healing time with p=0.014. The optimum formula obtained based on the stability test was F4 with a 1:4 ratio of PVA and HPMC.
Curcumin Transethosome Gel: Anti-inflammatory Activity Test in Carrageenan-Induced Sprague Dawley Rat
Authors: Amalia Anisa , Efendi Kriana , Novianti Amelia
Published: July 2024

Curcumin has anti-inflammatory activities, and is formulated into the transethosome (TE) system to improve penetration. The TE system's stability can be increased by incorporating it into a gel dosage form. This study aims to determine the anti-inflammatory activities of curcumin TE gel. Curcumin TE gel was produced in 3 compositions, each having a curcumin content of 10 mg (F1), 40 mg (F2), or 160 mg (F3). On TE gels, organoleptic, viscosity, pH, particle size, and zeta potential were evaluated. The test animals were divided into five groups for anti-inflammatory activity testing. A 1% carrageenan solution was used to induce edema in the animals, and the volume of edema was measured for comparison with p<0.05set as significant difference. Curcumin TE gel's physical properties showed a yellow and homogenous gel with viscosity values of 31.173 – 33.626 cPs, pH 4.75 – 4.84, particle size 208.3 – 319.4 nm, and zeta potential (-) 40.03 – (-) 51.12 mV. On anti-inflammatory tests, the edema volume in the group given curcumin TE gel decreased in the 270th minute. According to statistical analysis, the test group had a significant difference (p < 0.05) from negative controls and no significant difference (p > 0.05) from positive controls in F1 and F2 anti-inflammatory activity. According to these results, the curcumin TE gel exhibited anti-inflammatory activity equivalent to the positive control, while F3 had anti-inflammatory activity better than the positive control.
Effectiveness of the Combination of Spirulina platensis and Stichopus variegatus on Prevention of Caspase-3 Gene Expression of Dementia Rat Models
Authors: Safira Rizka , Botutihe Lisa Agustina , Yuliani Sapto , Kintoko Kintoko
Published: July 2024

The death of cells in the brain, especially the hippocampus, manifests in a decrease in memory, language, and behavior. Golden sea cucumber (Stichopus variegatus) andblue-green algae (Spirulina platensis) are reported to have high antioxidant content which has the potential to prevent cell death in the brain due to oxidative stress thereby preventing memory decline.This study aimed to investigate the effect of the combination of Stichopus variegatus and Spirulina platensis on preventing caspase 3 gene expression in pyramidal hippocampal cells in a rat model of trimethlytin-induced dementia (TMT). This study used Sprague Dawley rats, about 2 months old, weighing 180-200 g, divided into 6 treatment groups, with each group consisting of 8 rats. The hippocampus was taken from the right cerebral hemisphere for histological observations of pyramidal caspase-3 gene expression in the CA1 and CA2-CA3 regions.The combination of Spirulina platensis and Stichopus variegatus with a dose 200 mg/kg BB can prevent the expression of caspase-3 in the CA1 and CA2-CA3 areas of the hippocampus. Conclusion: The combination of spirulina and golden sea cucumber extracts has the potential to prevent caspase 3 gene expression in pyramidal cells of TMT-induced dementia rat models
Preparation and Characterization of Binahong (Anredera cordifolia) Leaf Extract Transfersome Wound-Healing Gel
Authors: Immanuel Handika , Yuliani Sri Hartati , Dwiastuti Rini , Nugraha Alvin Arya , Limianty Angela , Annabel Evangeline Keisha , Lu Felisha , Lestari Fajar Sri , Branitasandini Regina Epiphania
Published: July 2024

Burn injuries are a significant global health concern due to their profound impact on morbidity and mortality rates. Immediate medical care is essential given the potential for bacterial infections to complicated burn injuries. Binahong leaves (Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis) contain vitexin compounds that demonstrate wound healing and antibacterial potential. However, vitexin has low solubility, prompting the use of ethanol for extraction and the introduction of nanoparticle technology to enhance solubility, namely transfersomes. The present study explored the development of a gel using binahong extract transfersomes with the composition of carbopol 940 and Na-CMC to determine the effect of carbopol 940, Na-CMC, and the interaction of the two on the gel’s physical properties and stability as well as obtain the optimum composition of the two. This study demonstrates positive results in terms of gel physical properties, including pH, spreadability, and viscosity. A Factorial design method is used for optimization. The results showed that Na-CMC had the most effect on increasing viscosity, while carbopol 940 had the most effect on reducing spreadability. The optimal formula obtained in this research was to use 0.653 grams of Na-CMC and 4.391 grams of Carbopol as gelling agents.
Exploring the Impact of VR Integration on ESL Leaners’ English Verbal Communication Skills: A Case Study in a Malaysian High School
Authors: Raman Kumutha , Hashim Harwati , Hanim Ismail Hanita
Published: July 2024

Today’s young people spend a lot of time on gaming and mobile devices, which limits their social interactions and ability to communicate well. Integrating Virtual Reality technology in language learning provides a simulated or gaming-like environment for students to practice their communication skills. The main aim of the study is to explore the impact of integrating VR technology into the learning of English verbal communication skills among ESL students. Essentially, this study provides evidence-based insights into the potential of VR technology to improve learners’ essential verbal communication skills. Thus, the aim was addressed through the research question on how the use of the ImmerseMe VR platform impacts the development of ESL learners’ English verbal communication skills, particularly fluency and accuracy while highlighting the evidence of the impact on participants’ communicative competence during speaking assessments. The study focused on 15 Form 6 students from a Chinese Independent High School in Malaysia, exploring their encounters with VR-integrated lessons. This study investigated how the ImmerseMe VR platform affects ESL learners’ English verbal communication skills and evaluates its effectiveness in enhancing language proficiency and communicative competence in ESL classrooms. The data were collected through ImmerseMe auto-generated report and speaking assessment. The quantitative analysis reported significant improvement in learners’ skills following VR intervention, highlighting VR’s potential as a useful tool for language learning. This research shows how VR platforms like ImmerseMe can improve language proficiency and communicative competence among learners while providing valuable insights into innovative teaching methods for ESL classrooms.
Using Global Marvels Platform by Children for Learning English as a Foreign Language: Saudi Parents’ Perceptions
Authors: Saleh Aldayel Ebtehaj , Shehail Alalwi Fahd
Published: July 2024

This study aims to investigate Saudi parents’ perceptions of Global Marvels as a platform to improve their kids’ English as a Foreign Learning in light of the Technology Acceptance Model framework. The significance of the present study lies in that it endeavors to shed light upon how perceptions towards using an online platform correlate to using it for learning and teaching from parents’ perspectives by answering the research question: What are the Saudi parents’ perceptions of technology when using Global Marvel as an online EFL context for their kids? Two hundred and two Saudi parents responded to a survey that was used to collect data. The main findings showed significant positive correlations between the constructs of this Model. Results also revealed that the level of learners’ experience in using the platform had a significant correlation with all variables of the Model. Using a specific technology also demonstrated significant correlations with users’ skills in dealing with such a technology, attitude, perceived usefulness and ease of use. Saudi parents have perceived that Global Marvels can be beneficial in improving their kids’ language skills. Nevertheless, the program should take into consideration the possible challenges, and plan well to introduce a successful online EFL experience to kids. Some pedagogical implications are presented for a better experience of using online platforms.
Exploring the Impact of Email-Based Vocabulary Instruction on Saudi Adult EFL Students’ Technology-Integrated Learning
Authors: Eid Albaqami Saad
Published: July 2024

This research investigates the perspectives and experiences of Saudi EFL students as a Foreign Language students between the ages of 20 and 24 regarding using email as a technologically enhanced approach to studying vocabulary. The research’s aim is to investigate the opinions of students regarding using email as a technology-based method of instruction to study vocabulary. The significance of the study lies in its potential to inform curriculum development and instructional strategies in English programs, especially increasing digital integration in education. The research question guiding this research is: What are the experiences and attitudes of Saudi adult EFL students regarding using email as a technology-enhanced method of instruction to study vocabulary? During five weeks, three groups of students from Albaha University, were divided into three groups and taught using three instructional approaches. Likert scales and closed-ended and open-ended questions, the survey gauged students’ perceptions of the benefits and drawbacks of the teaching methods. The findings revealed that the participants held favorable views regarding using email to learn vocabulary. They recognized advantages which included increased motivation, the ability to learn independently, and the ease of storing and accessing materials. Conversely, some students experienced technical obstacles and reported a possible adverse effect on their handwriting ability. This study reveals the impact of the digital divide, which has been further exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on learning. The study’s discoveries will aid in developing curricula and instructional English major programs, improving the overall quality of language learning environments.
Saudia EFL Students’ Attitudes toward the Usage of Web-Enhanced Language Learning
Authors: Rabah Al Mukhallafi Turki
Published: July 2024

In light of the (2030) educational vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the universities ought to provide their students with an enhanced Language Learning environment for achieving the desired learning outcomes. This study was an attempt to explore Saudia EFL students’ attitudes toward the usage of Web Enhanced Language Learning and to shed light on the problems they face. The study problem could be stated in this main question: What were EFL Taibah University students’ attitudes toward the usage of Web Enhanced Language Learning? For data collection, a 20-item questionnaire was developed and circulated online to 300 EFL first-year students at the Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Taibah University. The data was collected and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Program. The results showed that the students’ attitudes were positive toward the usage of Web Enhanced Language Learning in EFL. The findings indicated that further research was needed to scrutinize all the problems, with particular emphasis on distraction and EFL apprehension problems. The study recommended generalising the usage of Web-Enhanced Language Learning technologies in EFL learning at all Saudi universities.
Tiktok Utilization as Youth Contribution in Improving The Economy and Creating Jobs in the Era of Society 5.0
Authors: Kemuning Arya , Wartoyo Wartoyo
Published: July 2024

Developments in technology and the internet have had a major impact on changes in business and e-commerce in Indonesia. One example is the TikTok application, apart from being used for entertainment, it contains various kinds of information regarding education, news, employment and can even be used as a business area. This research was conducted using qualitative research. The data that the author obtained comes from the Tik Tok application. The data source that the writer takes is the Tik Tok video, and the data that the writer chooses is a video related to selling product promotions. Testing the validity of the data in this study includes 4 stages, namely the internal validation stage of member checking data, external validation of compiling reports systematically, reliability and objectivity or confirming to informants. Based on the results of the research and discussion that the authors have done, the conclusions that can be drawn are: 1.) Utilizing the Tik Tok application as a form of contribution for young people can improve the economy and create jobs. So young people can take advantage of the Tik Tok application for various businesses including: 1. Making content more interesting and creative, 2. Branded hashtag challenges and 3. Brand promotions by utilizing influencers. The tik tok application can also create jobs such as: 1. Become an agent for a product, 2. Become a reseller and 3. Become a content creator for a product. 2. The Tik Tok application is very influential in the business world. Besides being used to accompany free time, the Tik Tok application is also very useful for promoting a product and can even be used as an application for creating creative content.
The Influence of Social Media Promotion and Price on Purchase Decisions at Reyhani Store
Authors: Mufidah Mauliandini , Bakhri Syaeful
Published: July 2024

Poor quality social media promotions and inconsistent product prices contribute to consumers' lack of interest in making purchasing decisions for a product. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the impact of social media promotion and price on purchasing decisions. This study is a quantitative research method which uses purposive sampling with a population of resellers at the Reyhani Store, Tengah Tani Branch. The type of data used in this study is primary data by using questionnaire to collect data, and the scale used for measurement is a 1-5 Likert scale. Multiple linear regression is used in this research data analysis technique. The test results found that social media promotion and price has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. According to the findings of this study, Reyhani shop owners should be able to maintain fixed and stable product prices while also improving the quality of online marketing on various social media platforms.
Student Consumptive Behavior in Online Shopping Through E-Commerce Shopee
Authors: Agustin Tiara , Navilah Ila
Published: July 2024

Consumptive behavior is a person's action in buying goods excessively, the purchase is in accordance with the wishes, not in accordance with the needs. The purpose of this study is to find out the factors that influence student consumptive behavior in online shopping through e-commerce shopee and strategies implemented by students to minimize consumptive behavior in online shopping through e-commerce shopee. In this study using qualitative methods, the research population was students majoring in Sharia Economics, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon Academic Year 2022/2023, totaling 136 students, with a sample of 10 respondents and the sampling technique used purposive sampling. The data sources used in this study are primary and secondary data sources. Data collection techniques were carried out through interviews and observation, and data analysis techniques using data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that more students behave consumptively. This consumptive behavior is caused by several factors, namely perceptions about online shopping, discount factors, online shopping because it follows fashion trends, online shopping to maintain appearance, and online shopping because it is influenced by friendship groups. The strategy used by students to minimize consumptive behavior is by making a list of needs or priorities, managing finances properly, getting into the habit of saving, not using online loans such as shopee paylaters, having to be able to control or control yourself, and not frequently opening the shopee application.
Pengembangan Wisata dan Kunjungan Wisatawan: Efek Pendapatan Masyarakat Sekitar Objek Wisata Waduk Darma
Authors: Syahbana Andra Yudhi , Haryati Yati , Ghozali Mohamad
Published: July 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bahwa variabel pengembangan pariwisata dan kunjungan wisatawan dapat mempengaruhi pendapatan masyarakat sekitar baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif melalui penelitian lapangan yaitu jenis observasi langsung untuk memperoleh informasi yang dibutuhkan dalam penyusunan penelitian. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 80 pelaku usaha di wisata Waduk Darma. Sampel diperoleh dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 67 pelaku usaha. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel pengembangan wisata (X1) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pendapatan masyarakat sekitar objek wisata Waduk Darma dengan t hitung > t tabel (2,324 > 1,669) dan nilai signifikan 0,023 < 0,05 artinya secara parsial pengembangan wisata telah berpengaruh pada pendapatan. Variabel kunjungan wisatawan (X2) tidak berpengaruh dan tidak signifikan terhadap pendapatan masyarakat sekitar objek wisata Waduk Darma dengan t hitung < t tabel (1,111 < 1,669) dan nilai signifikan 0,271 > 0,05 artinya secara parsial kunjungan wisatawan tidak berpengaruh pada pendapatan. Sedangkan secara simultan perkembangan pariwisata dan kunjungan wisatawan secara bersama-sama mempengaruhi pendapatan masyarakat sekitar objek wisata Waduk Darma dengan nilai F hitung sebesar 7,316 yang lebih besar dari F tabel 3,14 dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,001 lebih kecil dari 0,05. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian koefisien determinasi (R2) sebesar 0,186 yang artinya menunjukkan bahwa kontribusi variabel bebas terhadap variabel terikat sebesar 18,6% dan 81,4% dijelaskan oleh faktor lain di luar pengembangan wisata dan kunjungan wisatawan.