bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of horse demographics, country of training and race distance on the rating of Thoroughbreds
Authors: Sobotková Eva , Kopec Tomáš , Mikule Vladimír , Kuřitková Dana
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The aim of the research was to assess how age, sex, sire, country of foaling, country of training and race distance influenced the international racing and performance of Thoroughbreds. The research was based on performance ratings of 6216 horses assigned by the International Federation of Racing Authorities between 2004 and 2022. The most common sex was stallion (58.54 %) and more than half of the population consisted of 3- and 4-year-old horses (54.68 %). The majority of the horses had the USA as their country of foaling (25.92 %) and also as their country of training (24.87 %). The sire with the largest number of offspring in the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) databases was Galileo (IRE) (193 horses). Four of the 10 most frequently represented sires belonged to the Sadler's Wells (USA) paternal line. The analysis of the statistics in the database as a whole established a significant (p<0.001) influence of all observed factors. Stallions achieved a significantly higher rating (117.85) compared to geldings (117.17) and mares (117.13). The horses originating in Ireland achieved a statistically higher rating (117.99) than horses from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, a group of other countries designated “Others” and South Africa. Statistically conclusive differences were found between horses trained in Ireland (118.80) and all other countries except Great Britain and France. Five of the 10 sires with the best offspring rating belong to the Mr. Prospector (USA) paternal line.
Technical note: Testing the effect of different pumping rates on pore-water sampling for ions, stable isotopes, and gas concentrations in the hyporheic zone
Authors: Michaelis Tamara , Wunderlich Anja , Baumann Thomas , Geist Juergen , Einsiedl Florian
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The hyporheic zone (HZ) is of major importance for carbon and nutrient cycling as well as for the ecological health of stream ecosystems, but it is also a hot spot of greenhouse gas production. Biogeochemical observations in this ecotone are complicated by a very high spatial heterogeneity and temporal dynamics. It is especially difficult to monitor changes in gas concentrations over time because this requires pore-water extraction, which may negatively affect the quality of gas analyses through gas losses or other sampling artifacts. In this field study, we wanted to test the effect of different pumping rates on gas measurements and installed Rhizon samplers for repeated pore-water extraction in the HZ of a small stream. Pore-water sampling at different pumping rates was combined with an optical sensor unit for in situ measurements of dissolved oxygen and a depth-resolved temperature monitoring system. While Rhizon samplers were found to be highly suitable for pore-water sampling of dissolved solutes, measured gas concentrations, here CH4, showed a strong dependency of the pumping rate during sample extraction, and an isotopic shift in gas samples became evident. This was presumably caused by a different behavior of water and gas phase in the pore space. The manufactured oxygen sensor could locate the oxic–anoxic interface with very high precision. This is ecologically important and allows us to distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic processes. Temperature data could not only be used to estimate vertical hyporheic exchange but also depicted sedimentation and erosion processes. Overall, the combined approach was found to be a promising and effective tool to acquire time-resolved data for the quantification of biogeochemical processes in the HZ with high spatial resolution.
El consumo de dos kiwis diarios podría mejorar el hábito intestinal en personas con estreñimiento crónico
Authors: Priano Ezequiel
Published: October 2023

A partir del caso de una paciente con síndrome de intestino irritable a predominio de estreñimiento cuyos síntomas mejoraron con el consumo regular de kiwi, el médico de familia se planteó la pregunta de si el kiwi podría mejorar los síntomas asociados a constipación crónica en comparación con el tratamiento habitual. Tras realizar una búsqueda de estudios que analizaran los efectos del consumo de kiwi sobre el hábito intestinal, fueron seleccionados tres artículos que permiten concluir que el consumo de esta fruta tiene una eficacia superior al placebo y comparable al psyllium y las pasas de ciruela para mejorar los síntomas de personas con estreñimiento crónico.
A Preliminary Investigation into the Frequency Dose Effects of High-Intensity Functional Training on Cardiometabolic Health
Authors: Smith Leslie E. , Guilder Gary P. Van , Dalleck Lance C. , Lewis Nicole R. , Dages Allison G. , Harris Nigel K.
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study was to explore the effects of three weekly frequency doses of high-intensity functional training (HIFT) on an array of cardiometabolic markers in adults with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Twenty-one men and women, randomized into one (HIFT1), two (HIFT2), or three (HIFT3) days per week of HIFT, completed 3-weeks of familiarization plus a 12-week progressive training program. Pre- and post-intervention, several cardiometabolic, body composition, oxygen consumption, metabolic syndrome severity, and perceptions of fitness measurements were assessed. Additionally, an exercise enjoyment survey was administered post-intervention. A Cohen’s d was used to demonstrate within-group change effect size. Although this study was not fully powered, a one-way and two-way ANOVA were used to compare the dose groups to provide provisional insights. No differences were found when frequency dose groups were compared. Many cardiometabolic, body composition, and fitness improvements were seen within each group, with clinically meaningful improvements in the metabolic syndrome severity score (MSSS) (HIFT1: -0.105, d = 0.28; HIFT2: -0.382, d = 1.20; HIFT3: -0.467, d = 1.07), waist circumference (HIFT1: -4.1cm, d = 3.33; HIFT2: -5.4cm, d = 0.89; HIFT3: -0.7cm, d = 0.20), and blood glucose (HIFT1: -9.5mg/dL, d = 0.98; HIFT2: -4.9mg/dL, d = 1.00; HIFT3: -1.7mg/dL, d = 0.23). All three groups similarly reported high exercise enjoyment and likeliness to continue after the intervention. In conclusion, HIFT performed once, twice, or thrice a week elicits improvements in MetS and is considered enjoyable. HIFT, even at a low weekly dose, therefore represents a potential strategy to reduce the global MetS burden.
A tartózkodási idő és az enzimkoncentráció hatása frukto-oligoszacharidok szintézisére enzimes membránreaktorban
Authors: Vörös Andrea , Kovács Zoltán , Sipos László
Published: October 2023

Az egészségtudatos fogyasztói attitűd terjedésével egyre népszerűbbek a jótékony hatású funkcionális élelmiszerek, amelyek bizonyítottan pozitívan befolyásolhatják az egészségi állapotot és különböző betegségek kialakulásának kockázatát is csökkenthetik. Kutatásunkban a prebiotikus élelemiszereken belül az oligoszacharidokkal, azon belül is a frukto-oligoszacharidokkal foglalkoztunk. A piaci igényeket kielégítő nagymértékű ipari előállítást főként reaktorokban végzik, így célzott kutatások zajlanak annak érdekében, hogy minél magasabb fokú konverziót érjenek el, és ennek megvalósításához szükséges optimalizálni az egyes beállítási paramétereket. A szacharózból kiinduló enzimes szintézis végezhető szakaszos, illetve folyamatos üzemmódú reaktorokban. Kutatásunkban a szakaszos, illetve folyamatos üzemű reaktorokban történő szacharóz-frukto-oligoszacharid konverziót vizsgáltuk, valamint azokat a műveleti paramétereket, amelyek nagymértékben befolyásolják a frukto-oligoszacharidok kihozatalát. A szacharóz-frukto-oligoszacharid átalakulást folytonos üzemű enzimes membránreaktorban 6 kísérlettel különböző paraméter kombinációkban vizsgáltuk az enzimkoncentráció (5-40 g/kg) és a tartózkodási idő (1,1-2,0 h) változtatásával. Az elvezetett termék szénhidrát összetételének vizsgálatát nagy hatékonyságú folyadékkromatográfiával végeztük. A szakaszos üzemű keverős-tartályreaktorban végzett szintézis során a szacharóz koncentráció több mint felére csökkent a kiindulási koncentrációhoz képest, míg a frukto-oligoszacharidok hozzávetőlegesen 45%-ban jelentek meg a termékben. Eredményeink azt mutatják, hogy bár az enzimes membránreaktor a termékhozam tekintetében alul teljesít a kevert tartályos reaktorral szemben (45% vs 9,5-40,5%), lehetővé teszi az enzimmentes fruktooligoszacharidok folyamatos előállítását. Nagyobb enzim koncentráció és/vagy hosszabb tartózkodási idő alkalmazásával a termékáramban magasabb polimerizációs fokú frukto-oligoszacharidok (GF3) is megjelentek. Az eredmények alapján meghatároztuk az adott paraméterek optimális beállításait, hogy a lehető legmagasabb fokú konverziót tudjuk elérni.
Milyen jövője van a személyre szabott élelmiszereknek?
Authors: Farkas Noémi Dóra
Published: October 2023

A táplálkozással összefüggésbe hozható betegségek napjaink egyik világméretű problémájának számítanak, Európában még mindig a vezető halálokok között szerepelnek. A tendencia javulásához tudatosítani kell a fogyasztókban, hogy ennek legfőbb oka a megváltozott életmód, melynek szerves részét képezi a táplálkozás. Jelentős változtatásra van szükség a lakosság étkezési szokásaiban, amihez az ezt célzó stratégiák hatékonyságát is javítani kell. A hosszú távú megoldás részét képezhetné a személyre szabott táplálkozás irányába történő elmozdulás, melynek egyik lehetséges alkalmazási területe a személyre szabott élelmiszerek előállítása és fogyasztása. Számos élelmiszeripari vállalat látta meg az ebben rejlő lehetőséget és kezdte el kutatási-fejlesztési tevékenységét ezen a területen, azonban az említett termékek széles körben történő forgalmazása még nem kezdődött el. Ennek egyik oka, hogy gyártásuk rendkívül komplex és időigényes folyamat, mely mélyre ható multidiszciplináris ismereteket igényel, hiszen a személyre szabást befolyásoló tényezők köre meglehetősen tág és száma is igen nagy.Primer kutatásom során online kérdőíves megkérdezést végeztem a Magyarországon jelenleg tevékenykedő élelmiszeripari vállalatok körében. A kapott eredmények tükrében elmondható, hogy a személyre szabott élelmiszerek tömeges előállítása és értékesítése még várat magára, a hatékony megvalósításnak számos korlátja van (magas költségek, nem megfelelő infrastrukturális háttér, illetve kompetenciabeli hiányosságok). Ezen túl fontos a kialakult tévhiteket is eloszlatni, miszerint a személyre szabott marketing nem egyenlő a személyre szabott élelmiszerrel.
Növényi tejhelyettesítő italok fejlesztése lencséből (Lens culinaris L.)
Authors: Hajas Lívia , Tihanyi Dóra , Hermánné Dr. Juhász Réka
Published: October 2023

A tejcukorérzékenyek, tejfehérje-allergiások, vagy növényi alapú étrendet követők számára mindennapi élelmiszernek számítanak a tej helyettesítésére szolgáló növényi italok. Az egészségügyi szempontok mellett a növényi italok választásának oka lehet például az állat- és környezetvédelem, illetve a fenntarthatóság is. A piacon már számos különböző tejhelyettesítő ital megtalálható, amelyek közül a legelterjedtebbek a szójából, mandulából, rizsből és kókuszból készült italok. A szója tápanyagtartalom tekintetében kiemelkedő a többi italalapanyaghoz képest. A lencse a szójához hasonló előnyös beltartalommal és számos pozitív élettani hatással rendelkezik, azonban jelenleg egy gyártó kínálatában sem található lencseital. Jelen tanulmány célja olyan vörös lencse alapú ital fejlesztése volt, melynek érzékszervi tulajdonságai hasonlítanak a piacon kapható szójaitalokéhoz. Referenciának a szójaalapú Dream&Joya Almond Protein italt választottuk. Az alapitalt vörös lencse korpából, só és víz hozzáadásával készítettük Vegital növényi italkészítő segítségével. Az előállítási technológiát áztatással, enzimes (amiláz) kezeléssel és centrifugálással bővítettük. A lencsét mandulával, kókusszal és rizzsel kombináltuk. A fejlesztések során a technológiai lépések, illetve az alapanyagok kombinálásának hatását vizsgáltuk. Meghatároztuk a minták fehérségi indexét, viszkozitását és szárazanyagtartalmát. Az italok érzékszervi jellemzésére profilanalízist alkalmaztuk. A minták nyers fehérjetartalmát Kjeldahl-módszerrel (N×6,25) vizsgáltuk. A technológiai lépések közül az enzimkezelés és a centrifugálás nélkül nem lehetett a referenciához hasonló viszkozitást elérni. A centrifugálás hatására a szárazanyagtartalom is jelentősen csökkent. A rizzsel való kiegészítés nem befolyásolta az italok fehérségi indexét, azonban kedvezőtlen hatást gyakorolt a viszkozitásra. A mandulával és kókusszal való kombinálás a viszkozitásra nem volt szignifikáns hatással, míg a fehérségi indexet kedvezően befolyásolta. Az érzékszervi bírálat alapján kisebb-nagyobb mértékben mindegyik vizsgált lencseital esetében érezhető volt a lencse íz és illat, ami hozzájárulhatott a referenciához viszonyított alacsonyabb kedveltségi pontszámhoz. A bírálók véleménye alapján a mandulát és kókuszt is tartalmazó lencseital állaga hasonlított legjobban a tejéhez. A kombinált lencseitalok fehérjetartalma elmaradt a referenciáéhoz képest, azonban a piacon lévő gabona és mandula alapú növényi italokhoz képest így is kiemelkedő.
Neural Trigger of Speaking Skills in Autistic Children: An Intervention-Based Study
Authors: Saram Muhammad , Ali Asad , Mahmood Anser , Naz Riffat
Published: October 2023

Autism is a pivotal language deficit among speakers all over the globe, and it is a restricting neural process that blocks the simultaneous exponential evolution of language usage; hence, it must be focused with some therapy stimuli. This study is an attempt to channel neural mechanisms underlying autistic children with controlled systemic interventions (CSI). Many previously conducted studies reported that speaking deficit in individuals at all levels reduces neural processing that blocks smooth speaking, and it is due to anatomical and neurophysiological underpinning factors. In this context of autism, anatomical factors are genetic, but neurophysiological can be reversed via controlled systemic intervention (CSI) that is used in this study. For providing neuropsychological reverse, many interventions have been constructed, but this study is only taking Repeat After Me (RAM) as an intervention using computer-assisted. For achieving neural triggers, this study adopts an experimental methodology. Autistic children were recruited via snowball sampling technique, and they are 48 (mean age=2-6 years, boys=28, girls=20). On their willingness to participate in the study, they were divided into two groups: control and experimental. The interventions were provided within six weeks, and the children were assessed via WSSPI-III before the interventions and after the interventions. The overall results of the study predict that in post-assessments, there is a significant satisfactory result. The study implies that 'RAM' should be adopted by parents in home settings and therapists in institutional settings to expedite neural processing that will help boost children's speaking skills with smooth fluency.
Dividend Policy and Ownership Concentration: An Empirical Analysis of the Non-Financial Sector of Pakistan
Authors: Aslam Humna , Masood Ahsan , Hassan Naveed ul , Yaqub Muhammad Shahbaz
Published: October 2023

A concentrated ownership structure is likely to raise the agency problem between large and minority shareholders. This situation allows dividends to work as a tool to fix agency problems. The underlying objective of this study is to check the relationship of ownership concentration with dividend payouts based on the agency theory. The study used data from 56 non-financial firms listed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for nine years from FY2011 to FY2019. The dependent variable is the dividend payout ratio, while ownership concentration as proxied by institutional shareholders and foreign shareholders is the independent variable. Profitability ratio, liquidity ratio, and firm size are the control variables. The Hausman test suggested using the fixed-effect model with Driscoll-Kraay standard error. The findings confirm a positive association between ownership concentration and dividend payout. Institutional and foreign shareholders also posit a strong positive association with the dividend payout ratio.  Ownership concentration was found to be significantly affecting Pakistan's non-financial sector regardless of the identity of the concentrated owner. This means that concentration contributes positively to dividend policy to mitigate agency problems. Despite this positive association, it also favors the assumption that large shareholders can influence management, and the impact could be vice versa. It is recommended that businesses with concentrated ownership structures should leverage dividends strategically to address agency problems.
Computer Attitude of Entry Level University Students in Rural Areas of Pakistan: A Case Study
Authors: Memon Atia Bano , Issani Farah Naveen , Khooharo Aijaz Ali , Koondhar Muhammad Yaqoob , Shar Abida Ali , Sohu Najamuddin , Khatti Muhammad
Published: October 2023

Attitudes related to the mind are the key influencing elements of students’ learning and educational outcomes. It is believed that students possessing positive attitudes towards learning a particular subject learn more readily and deeply as compared to those who possess negative attitudes. Likewise, students’ attitude toward learning computers highly influences their learning outcomes and success rate in the computing field. Accordingly, assessing students’ attitudes toward computers serves as a predictor of their subsequent behavior during studies as well as in the practical field afterward. Assessing students’ attitudes also assists in determining the effectiveness of teaching-learning approaches and thus helps to select the most appropriate approach. In this regard, the current paper undertakes the assessment of the attitude of entry-level university students towards computers in rural areas of Sindh province of Pakistan. Assessing students’ attitudes in rural areas specifically is necessary as students belonging to such regions have different socio-economic conditions and, therefore, varying computing facilities and resources as compared to students from urban areas. The results show that overall students possess a positive attitude towards computers; however, they depict higher levels of computer anxiety as a result of a lack of previous knowledge and experience of working with computers. Results further show that male students are slightly more likely to outperform female students as more male students possess prior knowledge and they experience less computer anxiety.
Examining The Impact of Teacher Absenteeism on Academic Performance Among Primary-Level Students in Faisalabad
Authors: Aslam Sadia , Qayyum Aminah , Luqman Muhammad , Usman Muhammad , Hassan Zahid , Gilani Syed Kashan Hader , Shoaib Muhammad , Nawaz Naima
Published: October 2023

The frequent absence of teachers has a direct impact on student's academic performance and also gives rise to various management challenges. The primary objective of this research was to assess the perceived consequences of teacher absenteeism on the performance of primary school students. The study was conducted in the primary schools of Tehsil Sadar Faisalabad, located in District Faisalabad. Out of a total population of 200 teachers across 20 primary schools, a random sample of 80 teachers was selected for data collection. Data were gathered through a structured, validated, and reliable questionnaire and subsequently analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings revealed that substitute teachers faced a range of challenges, including difficulty in gaining students' attention, insufficient communication skills, availability of substitute teachers, maintaining classroom discipline, addressing students' mental disturbances, and managing the classroom burden resulting from the absenteeism of regular teachers. Furthermore, the impact on students was perceived in the form of increased disobedience, lower academic grades, students arriving late to school, attitude problems, and a reduced enthusiasm for learning. It is evident that teacher absenteeism not only contributes to behavioral issues among students but also leads to their dissatisfaction with the learning environment. It is recommended that government authorities implement stringent policies to ensure regular teacher attendance and, by extension, enhance the overall quality of education.
Towards A Strategy for Pro-Poor Tourism Development in Pakistan: Exploring New Horizons
Authors: Hassan Mahmood Ul , Awan Masood Sarwar
Published: October 2023

The study holds significance as it has the potential to establish sustainable and inclusive tourism practices in Pakistan, simultaneously promoting economic growth and addressing the requirements of marginalized communities. This study tried to explore the hidden tourist attractions for pro-poor tourism development in Pakistan and specifically studied the tourist attractions of Khushab district. Focus group discussion method have been used to collect information from the respective area. Moreover, the study tried to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the tourism industry to make Khushab district as one of the good tourist attraction points of Pakistan. The study reveals that the travel industry faces challenges in various areas, including limited advertising efforts, inadequate infrastructure, and inadequate transportation. Stakeholders suggest the need for improved facilities, particularly for women and children, and the need for redesigning and examining significant structures and locations. They also advocate for liberal government approaches to support local and global investments, land acquisition, and promoting new ventures. Governments are increasingly focusing on promoting and promoting the travel industry, but a proper physical and restricted system is crucial for its growth.
Analysis of Adoption and Implementation of International Educational Standers in Primary Schools: A Case Study of Dir Lower Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Authors: Khan Muhammad Ibrahim , Khan Nouman , Ullah Shakir , Ullah Aziz , Bahadar Khan
Published: October 2023

Education is a cornerstone of societal progress, and the adoption and implementation of international educational standards play a pivotal role in shaping the quality and effectiveness of primary education systems worldwide. This research presents a comprehensive case study that scrutinizes adopting and implementing international educational standards within primary schools in the Dir Lower district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The study seeks to unravel the intricate dynamics that influence how global educational standards are integrated into the local educational landscape. Methodological concerns: this study utilized quantitative research methodology to incorporate the opinion of primary school teacher regarding international educational standards and their availability in the study locale. In addition, the study utilized the values of a simple random sampling technique and size 326 potential respondents through the Sekaran sample table out of 3243. Furthermore, the study collected primary data through a close-ended questionnaire and then analyzed with uni-variate, e.g., frequency and percentage, and bi-variate T-Test in order to measure the relationship between independent and dependent variables. The findings of this study reveal several significant outcomes. First, it is evident that there has been a notable effort to align the curriculum and teaching methodologies with international educational standards. However, the level of implementation varies across schools and regions within Dir Lower, suggesting disparities in the quality of education provided. Second, challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of teacher training, and socio-economic disparities have emerged as barriers to the effective implementation of these standards. In light of these findings, this research offers several recommendations. Firstly, there is a need for increased investment in infrastructure and teacher training programs to bridge the existing gaps in the education system. Additionally, a more standardized approach to curriculum development and teaching methodologies should be adopted to ensure uniformity across schools in Dir Lower. Furthermore, community involvement and awareness campaigns should be initiated to garner support and participation from parents and local communities.
Perception of Vehicle Drivers about the "Road Safety on Wheels” Awareness Campaign in Punjab Province, Pakistan
Authors: Shah Syed Imran Ahmad , Shahzad Muhammad
Published: October 2023

The National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) has a tradition of organizing Road Safety awareness programs in the shape of walks, workshops, and road safety seminars. This paper explored the drivers’ perceptions about the road safety awareness campaign “display of road safety awareness messages on the back side of vehicles”. A total of 41 drivers participated in this study who were traveling on the M2 motorway, which is the busiest motorway in Pakistan, connecting Lahore with Islamabad. Data were collected through the questionnaire, and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for data analysis. Results indicated that the use of slogans and messages on vehicles and trucks is a highly effective means of promoting road safety awareness, preferred over traditional signboards, and that road safety programs are universally seen as having a positive impact on drivers. Results reflected a positive perception of the efficacy of road safety initiatives, highlighting their importance in promoting safer driving habits and behaviors among the surveyed population. The majority of respondents learn about road safety campaigns through social media and personal networks; it is essential to continue utilizing these channels effectively. There is also a need to explore and use a variety of communication channels, including those not traditionally considered mainstream, to maximize the impact of the campaign and engagement with different segments of the population.
The Impact of Political Instability on The Economy of Pakistan During General Pervez Musharaf's Regime
Authors: Hussain Muhammad Jamal , Aslam Manan , Imran Muhammad Ali , Masood Yasir , Khan Hafsa , Qureshi Abdullah , Hamza Ubaid ur Rehman , Yasin Mudassar
Published: October 2023

The term political instability denotes a state of political unrest and turmoil within a country, characterized by the loss of control over territory, the inability to provide essential public services, and the erosion of legitimate authority. This phenomenon has profound repercussions, particularly on a nation's economic growth. Regrettably, Pakistan has grappled with political instability since gaining independence in 1947, paving the way for dictatorial rule. Constitutional conflicts have hindered the establishment of a stable democratic government, resulting in the stagnation of Pakistan's economic and social progress. This research paper focuses on assessing the impact of political instability on economic crises during the tenure of General Pervez Musharraf in Pakistan. The study was conducted in various areas of Faisalabad, with a sample size of 80 respondents chosen through a convenient sampling technique. Data collection was executed via structured interviews, and both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis. The findings unequivocally demonstrate that political instability exerted a profoundly negative influence on Pakistan's economic well-being during this period. Notably, the surge in terrorism, exacerbated by political instability, deterred foreign investments, causing other nations to withdraw their interest in Pakistan. This research underscores the imperative of addressing political instability as a pivotal step towards fostering economic growth and stability in Pakistan and, by extension, in similar nations facing similar challenges.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN BATIK JUMPUTAN DAN PEMASARAN PRODUK MELALUI MEDIA DIGITAL DESA GONILAN KECAMATAN KARTASURA
Authors: Herawati Ratna , Kardha Dessyana
Published: October 2023

Gonilan Village, Kartasura District, Sukoharjo Regency was geographically located in the northernmost part of Sukoharjo Regency. This location was not far from Surakarta city, made it a busy area among other areas. The social differences that occur in there made the community form clusters, between the majority of investment owners and the minority, namely native residents who didn’t have excess land for investment and earn income as laborers. Training and assistance on product innovation and marketing was needed as an effort to train entrepreneurs to improve the creative economy of them. This community service aimed to provided knowledge about techniques for making jumputan and marketing products throught social media. This training was carried out in three stages, planning, namely communication with the head of the Gonilan PKK driving team. The implementation was divided into two, namely jumputan making training and digital marketing training, and the final stage was evaluation to follow-up to further activities. Overall, the training has been carried out well. Implementers carry out training and mentoring through program demos, lectures and questions and answers with training participants. Training participants have increased abilities and skills in entrepreneurship. Knowledge about digital marketing is also increasing.
STRENGTHENING THE WAQF PRODUCTIVE-BASED ECONOMY IN TAKMIRS AND CONGREGATION OF MASJID AL HIDAYAH WONOGIRI WITH THE “ABCD” APPROACH
Authors: Hasyim Fuad , Indarta Ahmad , Setiawan Agus , Nurohman Yulfan Arif , Waluyo Waluyo
Published: October 2023

Every country has a poverty problem. One way to reduce this problem is by empowering communities with a productive waqf model. This service aims to provide education and assistance to the community in managing productive waqf. The object of service is the community at the Al-Hidayah mosque congregation, Wonogiri Village, Kaliwungu District, Semarang Regency. The service approach uses the ABCD model, namely Asset Based Community Development. Community service is carried out in 3 ways, namely conducting FGD, socialization and mentoring. The results showed that the community began to have a good awareness in managing waqf in the form of goat livestock. Although several problems arise such as feed supply chain constraints during the drought and suboptimal kendang facilities. SWOT analysis shows the potential for economic improvement if carried out sustainably.
Effects of residual stress caused by abrasion on the flexoelectric response of BaTiO3 ceramics
Authors: Yang Xu , Tian Dongxia , Zhang Xiaoyan , Zuo Ruzhong , Chu Baojin ,   CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China,   Anhui Key Laboratory of High-performance Non-ferrous Metal Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, China
Published: October 2023

The spontaneously polarized surface layer, which originates from stress relaxation, has been proposed for the unexpectedly large flexoelectric response measured in ferroelectric ceramics. However, the source of the stress that led to the polarized surface layer is still not completely known. In this work, the effect of surface stress on the microstructure, dielectric properties and flexoelectric response of BaTiO3 ceramics abraded by abrasive papers of various grit sizes was systematically studied. Compared with the as-prepared sample, the flexoelectric coefficients of abraded BaTiO3 ceramics decreased from ~600 μC/m to less than 200 μC/m. The flexoelectric coefficients of all the samples, however, recovered to ~500 μC/m following heat treatment at 200 °C and a subsequent slow cooling process. The results indicate that abrasion can introduce stress on the surface layers and affect the flexoelectric response of ferroelectric ceramics to some extent, but the stress is not the main reason for the formation of polarized surface layers.
National Survey of Victimization: Another Trend-Crime Mapping Tools
Authors: . Supriyanto
Published: October 2023

The concept of the "dark figure" refers to the discrepancy between the actual occurrence of criminal activities and the quantity of reported incidents received by the criminal justice system, particularly law enforcement agencies. The term "dark figure of crime" pertains to unreported criminal incidents that are not captured inside the criminal justice system. Inclusion of these unreported crimes in official crime statistics would result in a significant amplification of the overall crime figures. To address the disparity between police records, namely police crime statistics, and the actual occurrence of crimes, many regions have initiated efforts to incorporate victims as the focal point of their investigations. In Indonesia, surveys of victims are generally carried out by private groups, and relate to certain types of crimes. The hesitancy exhibited by victims in reporting their experiences might provide challenges for law enforcement officials in their efforts to uphold societal stability. Victim surveys can extend beyond individuals who have directly experienced crime, encompassing tertiary victims (i.e., indirect victims) who harbour concerns about potential victimisation. Victim surveys can also be utilised to examine victims' perspectives within the complex framework of the criminal justice system, particularly in cases involving many victimisation incidents.

Keywords: crime, survey, victims
Analysis of Factors Associated with the Behavior of Chronic Energy Deficiency Pregnant Women in Consuming Biscuit Supplementary Feeding in Pesisir Selatan District in 2023
Authors: Riandha Feliza Vonny , Desmawati Desmawati , Anggraini Nursal Dien Gusta
Published: October 2023

Biscuit Supplementary Feeding is one intervention strategy for pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency to improve their nutritional status. This study aims to analyze factors that are thought to have a relationship with the behavior of pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency in consuming the Biscuit Supplementary Feeding), namely the knowledge, attitudes of pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency, availability of health services, support from health workers and husband support. This type of research is a Mixed Methods Study (explanatory-sequential case study). Quantitative research was conducted on 108 pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency who received Biscuit Supplementary Feeding. The qualitative research was conducted on pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency who wanted to consume Biscuit Supplementary Feeding regularly and who did not want to ruin it (the main informant) through in-depth interviews. At the same time, the supporting informants (triangulation) were the head of the health center, nutrition staff, and village midwife through in-depth interviews, document review and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The results showed that 59.3% of respondents had high knowledge, 50.9% had a positive attitude, 82.4% provided health services, 56.5% supported health workers, 61.1% had husband's support and 51.9% of pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency had bad behavior in consuming Biscuit Supplementary Feeding. There was a significant relationship between knowledge, attitudes, support from health workers and the behavior of pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency in consuming Biscuit Supplementary Feeding. Suggestions for pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency to consume biscuits regularly every day as recommended, for the health center. It is hoped to improve the quality of education and home visits to the target and for the public health Office to carry out regular monitoring or monitoring related to program implementation.

Keywords: Behavior, pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency, biscuit supplementary feeding
Development of an Integrated Statistics E-Module with Flipbook and Augmented Reality
Authors: Santia Ika , . Darsono , Wardani Adelia Kusuma
Published: October 2023

Numeration is an important aspect of learning mathematics. Numeration is the ability to apply mathematical symbols to solve everyday problems. The importance of numeration contradicts the conditions in the field, which show that students in the statistics class have not been able to solve problems related to numeracy properly due to a lack of multi-representational skills. This truth is evident from the opening observations made in statistics class revealed that, out of 37 pupils, only 12 were successful in converting verbal and graphic representations into symbolic ones to solve statistical issues correctly. In the meantime, 17 out of 25 students failed because they did not comprehend the issues represented graphically. The SPSS practice video barcode and software of studio.essemblrword.com has been used in statistical module development research to find a solution to this issue. All of these programs are integrated into e-modules, which are packaged in flipbook form. Define, design, develop, and disseminate steps of the 4-D model are used in the development process. In this study, a questionnaire was employed as a data gathering tool. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. The findings demonstrated that the produced module met the extremely feasible criteria for content feasibility (85.78%), linguistic feasibility (88.61%), presentation feasibility (84.82%), and visual feasibility (84.72%).

Keywords: Statistic E-Module, Multiple Representation, Augmented Reality
Effectiveness of Motor Relearning Programme on Sit to Stand Performance Among Right and Left Hemiparesis Patients
Authors: Ravi Ashok , A Brammatha , Veyilmuthu Ramamoorthy
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of Motor Relearning Program (MRP) on sit to stand performance among right and left hemi paresis patients.
Study design: Quasi experimental study design with two groups pre-test and post test. Participants: A total of 16 male right and left hemi paretic patients in the age group of 45 to 65 years participated in the study. The participants recruited were diagnosed with middle cerebral artery lesion with duration less than 3 weeks and a score of 1 on the Motor Assessment Scale for sitting to standing up item. The patients who satisfied inclusion criteria were conveniently assigned into 2 groups. Group A- right hemiparesis and Group B- left hemi paresis.
Interventions: Motor Relearning Programme for sitting to standing for duration of 2 weeks (40 minutes/session, 5session/week, total 10 sessions). Outcome Measures: Measurements were taken using Sitting to standing functional item of Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) following 2 weeks of the training program.
Results: Statistical analysis was done using the ‘t’ test, which showed a significant improvement in Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) for sitting to standing up item for both groups. But GROUP-A (Right hemi paresis) showed a more significant improvement than GROUP – B(Left hemi paresis) in Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) for sitting to standing up item.
Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest Motor Relearning Programme improves sit to stand performance. And there was a significant difference in sit to stand performance between right and left hemi paresis patients following 2 weeks of Motor Relearning Programme.

Keywords: Motor Relearning Programme, Sit to stand, Motor Assessment Scale, Hemi paresis.
Aerobic Exercise versus Yoga on Pre-Menstrual Symptoms and Primary Dysmenorrhea Among Adult Girls - A Comparative Interventional Study
Authors: Chaturbhuj Pathak Nisha , Shukla Yagna Unmesh
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea refers to painful cramps experienced in the lower abdomen just before or during menstruation, without any underlying medical conditions. It affects up to 50% of females who menstruate. Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea experience a range of symptoms, including premenstrual symptoms. PMS symptoms are physical, psychological, and behavioral discomfort before periods.
Women's quality of life, economic performance, and social interactions are impacted by PMS and primary dysmenorrhea.
Aerobic Exercise and Yoga are beneficial in PMS & primary dysmenorrhea.
Method: As per the Eligibility criteria, the Screening of 118 subjects was done by using the WaLIDD Score and PMS Scale. 52 participants were included in the study, 26 in the Aerobic Exercise group (A) and 26 in the Yoga group(B). Baseline data and pre-data were noted in both groups. Participants in both Groups were given the decided protocol for one consecutive menstrual cycle. Post data was noted. Data analysis was done by applying paired t-test within the group and unpaired t-tests was applied between the group using SPSS version 16.
Result: In both groups, the within-group analysis showed statistically significant results in WaLIDD Score and PMSS (p<0.05). For WaLIDD Score, between Group analysis showed no statistically significant difference (p>0.05). For the PMS Scale Score, Group analysis showed a statistically significant difference between both groups(p<0.05).
Conclusion: Aerobic Exercise and Yoga are both effective in treating PMS and Primary Dysmenorrhea, but Aerobic Exercise is more beneficial in treating PMS Symptoms.

Keywords: PMS, Aerobic Exercise, Yoga primary dysmenorrhea
Effect of Leadership, Work Engagement, and Giving Reward on Employee Performance in the Technical Implementation Unit of the Herbal Materia Medica Laboratory
Authors: Suwandani Yermi Bryan , Kusumawati Prima Dewi , Ellina Agusta Dian
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze effect of leadership, work engagement, and giving reward on employee performance in the Technical Implementation Unit of the Herbal Materia Medica Laboratory. The design of this research is quantitative observational research with a cross sectional approach. Population in this study are 105 employees at the Technical Implementation Unit of the Herbal Materia Medica Laboratory. Sample in this study are 101 respondents taken using purposive random sampling technique. Data analysis uses multiple linear regression analysis via partial (t) test. The research results show that leadership has a positive and significant effect on employee performance in the Technical Implementation Unit of the Herbal Materia Medica Laboratory. Work engagement has a positive and significant effect on employee performance in the Technical Implementation Unit of the Herbal Materia Medica Laboratory. Giving reward has a positive and significant effect on employee performance in the Technical Implementation Unit of the Herbal Materia Medica Laboratory.

Keywords: Leadership, Work Engagement, Giving Reward, Employee Performance
Disseminated mucormycosis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (case report)
Authors: Shchelkanova E. S. , Tereshchenko G. V. , Krasnov Alexey S.
Published: October 2023

Mucormycosis is a rare invasive fungal infection most commonly seen in patients with oncological and hematological diseases, when receiving chemotherapy treatment especially in the neutropenic phase. Early diagnosis and timely initiation of treatment are extremely important to improve the prognosis and survival of the patient.

In this article, we present a clinical case of a very rare variant of disseminated mucormycosis with involvement of the spleen and mediastinum in a 21-month-old child due to Lichtheimia spp.
The role of Brazil in the training of Angolan Oncologists
Authors: Rocha Joao Wilson , Simão Euclides Adjane , Fitela Artur , Silva Fábio da
Published: October 2023

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Evaluation of Students’ Experience on Usage of Interactive Whiteboard for Verbal Presentation in An English Language Classroom
Authors:   Taylor's University,Selangor, Perinpasingam P.Thivilojana , Danaee Mahmoud ,   University of Malaya
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a module using Interactive White Board (IWB) as an interactive presentation tool in a Foundation classroom. The English 1 Foundation module conducted at a private institution of higher education, in the Klang Valley was selected for this study. A development research method based on ADDIE’s model was [selected] the methodology adopted. This development research process is divided into three phases namely i) analysis, ii) design and development, and iii) implementation and evaluation. This study focuses on the data collected for the third phase, which is the implementation and evaluation phase. Data were collected from surveys done by the students from two groups: the dependent group (presentation with PowerPoint) and the independent group (presentation with Interactive WhiteBoard). The data gathered were analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis to identify the students’ perceptions about using Interactive WhiteBoard, as a presentation tool. Five factors were extracted based on Eigen value greater than 1. The findings indicated that generally, students’ perceptions about IWB as a presentation tool, were positive. Overall, it is suggested that for English 1 oral presentations, the use of Interactive WhiteBoard could enhance interactive presentations and 21st century learning skills among students.
Wound healing potential of formulated ointment by using virgin coconut oil in combination with Ethanol extract of Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb. leaves
Authors: G. Manik Ibrenna , Silalahi Jansen , Yuandani Yuandani , Satria Denny
Published: October 2023

Wound healing is a complex process involving many cells consisting of four phases namely hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. The usage of natural resources that have pharmacological features can hasten the wound's physiological healing procedure. The example of natural resources is virgin coconut oil (VCO) and ethanol extract of Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb. leaves (EEAL) which have the potential for wound healing. This study aimed to examine the combination of VCO and EEAL in an ointment formulation for wound healing in male Wistar rats. The ointment was divided into five formulas with different concentrations of VCO and EEAL and underwent stability and homogeneity evaluation. In vivo animal testing was divided into five groups according to the number of formulas. The wound healing activity was evaluated by using white male rats in the aspect of wound healing percentage and epithelial diameter from a histopathology study. The results showed that all formulas are stable and F3 by using the ratio of 3:1 (VCO: EEAL) has the best wound healing activity in the aspect of wound healing percentage and epithelial diameter compared to the other groups. In conclusion, our findings suggest that the VCO and EEAL in ointment preparation have great potential for wound healing activity.