bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Antibacterial Efficacy of E. Jambolana (Syzygium Cumini) Seeds Extracts against Periodontal Pathogens: an In-Vitro Study
Authors: Aniruddha Das  , Yavagal PC  , Divya Reddy
Published: July 2023

Background: Periodontal disease is progressive, inflammation of dento-gingival complex caused by specific periodontal pathogens. Objective: To evaluate the minimum inhibitory concentration and zone of inhibition of E. Jambolana (S.cumini) seed extract (aqueous, ethanol and acetone extracts) against P.Gingivalis, F.Nucleatum and A. Actinomycetemcomitans by tube dilution and disc diffusion tests. Methods: Aqueous, ethanol and acetone extract of E. Jambolana seeds were prepared. Blood agar media with Hemin, Vitamin K and Kanamycin was used to culture P gingivalis. Crystal violet Erythromycin Blood Agar and Thioglycolate broth with 1% horse serum were used to culture F. nucleatum and A. actinomycetemcomitans respectively. The antibacterial activity of extracts was evaluated by using the disc diffusion method and the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of the test solutions was determined by Tube dilution method. Results: E. Jambolana seed extracts exhibited antibacterial effect against all three tested periodontal pathogens. Acetone extract of E. Jambolana exhibited more potent activity than the aqueous and ethanol extracts. Minimum Inhibitory concentration of E. Jambolana seed extract against P. gingivalis, was found to be 6.25µl/ml (acetone), against F. nucleatum it was 25µl/ml (acetone) and against A. actinomycetemcomitans it was 12.5µl/ml (acetone). Conclusion: Syzygium cumini seeds extracts exhibited antibacterial property against P. gingivalis, A. actinomycetemcomitans and F. nucleatum.
Ayurvedic Approach in the Management of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): A Case Study
Authors: Shilpa O N  , T. K. Sujan  , Ambilikrishna  , Sreeja V. S
Published: July 2023

Venous Thrombosis (VT) of deep vein is a life-threatening condition. Deep vein thrombosis also known as Phlebothrombosis is a semisolid clot in vein which has got high tendency to develop pulmonary embolism and sudden death. It has an incidence of 1 per 1000 annually in adult population and is the third most common vascular disease, after Ischemic heart disease (IHD). DVT occurs most commonly in the lower extremities. The superficial femoral and popliteal veins in the thighs and the posterior tibial and peroneal veins in the calves are most commonly affected. Conventional treatment for DVT has some reported limitations and often requires expensive hospitalization. The present case study deals with a 49-year-old male, with a known history of heart attack 3 months before and lies in hospital bed for several days without sufficiently moving his legs, who noticed weakness, pain and swelling of bilateral lower limbs after discharge from hospital. In Doppler sonography it was found to have thrombosis of anterior and posterior tibial veins of right and left lower limbs. In Ayurveda the disease is not mentioned as it is but it can be correlated to Gambhira-vatarakta, Siragata-vata etc. This case study is about management of DVT with multi-modality treatment in the form of Panchakarma procedures such as Rooksha sweda, Rooksha vasti, Upanaha, Jaloukavacharana, Kashaya dhara, Kashaya vasti, Ksheeravasti along with oral medications. Treatment shown remarkable result especially in reducing swelling, pain and weakness. Assessment was done on the basis of signs and symptoms and doppler sonography. Venous doppler study showed normal superficial and deep venous system on both sides.
Critical Analysis of Endophthalmitis in Ayurvedic View and Management of its Associated Symptoms Through Ayurveda - A Case Report
Authors: K. Sreekumar  , Saleem P V  , Amrutha S  , Vishnu K T  , Aiswarya S
Published: July 2023

Endophthalmitis is a sight threatening inflammatory disorder of the eye which affects the uveal tissue, retina, vitreous, anterior chamber and posterior chamber. It occurs as a result of endogenous or exogenous spread of infecting organisms to the eye. The most commonly seen exogenous form of endophthalmitis are post-operative infection following intra ocular surgery and as a complication of perforated injury to infected corneal ulcer. Out of the infected corneal ulcer mycotic form is the most common variety. In severe conditions of endophthalmitis vision cannot be regained. Further management to control the infection is evisceration or enucleation. In Ayurveda there is similar condition which explained in two contexts. One is Paktya sukla in the context of Krishnagata roga and the other is Akshipakatyaya in the context of Sarvakshiroga. Pakatya sukla can be considered as exogenous origin of endophthalmitis due infected corneal ulcer and Akshipakatyaya as endogenous or systemic origin of endophthalmitis. Generally, the condition is considered as Asadhya but in the initial stages if it is not associated with severe pain the condition can be managed symptomatically with guarded visual prognosis. In this article the same concept is explored along with the details of a diagnosed case of endophthalmitis presented in regular OPD with associated pain, redness, discharge and photophobia. Diagnosed the case as Pakatyaya sukla and managed with drugs and procedures having Pitha samana, Rakta Prasadana properties and application of Jalooka. With the treatment duration of 15 days the associated symptoms resolved completely.
Stability Indicating RP-HPLC Method Development and Validation for the Estimation of Ondansetron in Bulk and their Pharmaceutical Dosage Form
Authors: A. Lakshmana Rao  , G. Akanksha  , G. Neelima  , G. Sneha  , G.V. Pavan Kumar  , G. Lavanya
Published: July 2023

A simple, rapid, precise and accurate stability indicating RP-HPLC method was developed and validated for the estimation of Ondansetron in bulk drug and pharmaceutical dosage form. A Phenomenex C18 (150 mm × 4.6 mm I.D., 5 µm particle size) column was used as stationary phase with mobile phase consisting of 0.1% Formic acid (pH 4.25):Acetonitrile in the ratio of 50:50 V/V. The flow rate was maintained at 0.6 mL/min and effluents was monitored at 250 nm. The retention time was 2.91 min. The linearity of the method was observed in the concentration range of 5-25 µg/mL with correlation coefficient of 0.999. The method developed was validated for linearity, precision, accuracy, system suitability and forced degradation studies like acidic, alkaline, oxidative and hydrolytic stress conditions were performed as per ICH guidelines. The results obtained in the study were within the acceptable limits and hence this method can be used for the estimation of Ondansetron in pure drug and pharmaceutical dosage form.
Simultaneous Estimation of Metformin and Teneligliptin in Pharmaceutical Formulation by Using UV Spectroscopy
Authors: A. Lakshmana Rao  , G. Uha  , G. Manasa  , J. Jessica  , J.P.S.S. Krishna
Published: July 2023

Three new UV spectrophotometric methods namely simultaneous equation, absorbance ratio and dual wavelength methods were developed and validated for simultaneous estimation of Metformin and Teneligliptin in bulk drug and tablet formulation which were simple, rapid, sensitive, precise and accurate. In simultaneous equation method, absorbance was measured at 233nm for Metformin and 241nm for Teneligliptin. In absorbance ratio method, absorbance was measured at 244nm for Metformin and 233nm for Teneligliptin. In dual wavelength method, two wavelengths were selected for each drug, the absorbances was measured at 225 and 251nm for Metformin and 240 and 221nm for Teneligliptin. Developed methods were validated according to ICH guidelines including parameters viz., specificity, linearity and range, precision, accuracy, limit of detection and limit of quantification. All the three methods showed linear response in the concentration range of 2-10µg/mL for Metformin and 0.5-2.5µg/mL for Teneligliptin with a low correlation coefficient. Results of method validation parameters follows ICH guideline acceptable limits. Methods were found to be simple, rapid, sensitive, economical and hence can be useful for simultaneous estimation of Metformin and Teneligliptin in pure drug and commercial tablet formulation for routine quality control analysis.
Artificial Intelligence: Applications in Healthcare Industry
Authors: T. Pallavi  , A. Lakshmana Rao  , T. Bhanuteja  , T.E.G.K. Murthy
Published: July 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a core part of the digital health systems to shape and support modern medicine. The situations such as pandemic COVID-19 pressing health systems to consider technology, such as artificial intelligence powered clinical decision support for faster and more informed decisions. AI utilises machine learning models to search medical data and uncover insights to improve health outcomes and patient experiences. AI is mainly used for clinical decision support and imaging analysis. Clinical decision support tools help the physician to take decisions about treatments, medications, physical and psychological health and other patient needs by providing quick access to information or research that's relevant to their patient. In medical imaging, AI tools are used to analyze CT scans, X-rays, MRIs and other images/ findings that a human radiologist might miss. Many healthcare organizations around the world started field-testing new AI-supported technologies to overcome the challenges like COVID-19 pandemic created. Various healthcare applications with AI are presented in this article.
Method Development and Validation of Cefixime by Using RP-HPLC in Pharmaceutical Formulations
Authors: V.Swathi  , D.Narendra  , K.Geetha sri  , K.Sandhya  , S.Surekha  , T.Naga Devi
Published: July 2023

Analytical method development and validation are ongoing and interconnected activities that are essential in research and development, quality control, and quality assurance departments. They involve the creation and testing of analytical procedures to assess equivalence and manage risks effectively. These procedures are crucial for establishing specific acceptance criteria for products and ensuring the reliability and consistency of results. Validations are essential in assessing whether an analytical procedure is appropriate and reliable for its intended purpose. Literature survey reveals that the analytical methods based on UV spectrometry, RP-HPLC and HPTLC for the determination of Cefixime individually and combination with others drugs . The methods were validated according to ICH guidelines in terms of accuracy, precision, lod, and other aspects of analytical validation. The developed analytical methods for cefixime have been designed to be straightforward, making them easy to perform. They have also demonstrated high sensitivity, enabling the detection and quantification of cefixime at low concentrations. This sensitivity is crucial for accurately determining the amount of cefixime present in bulk samples or tablet formulations.
Method Development and Validation of Latanoprost by using RP-HPLC in Pharmaceutical Formulations
Authors: K.Srinivas  , D.Narendra  , P.V.V.Varaprasad  , G.Jaya durga madhuri  , K.Eswari  , N.Shanti priya
Published: July 2023

Chromatography was performed with a mobile phase containing a methanol of assay (99.8%) with flow rate of 1ml/min. Quantitation was accomplished with an internal standard method. The procedure was validated for linearity (correlation coefficient = 0.990), accuracy and Limit of detection (LOD) intraday precision. To test validation of the Latanoprost three factors were considered as linearity, precision, LOD where mobile phase, flowrate and pressure are respectively selected as methanol, 1 ml/min, 1600 pascals.
YILLIK HALKALARIN NUMUNE ENİNE KESİTİNDEKİ AÇISAL DEĞİŞİMİNİN AĞAÇ MALZEMENİN LİFLERE DİK YÖNDEKİ DARALMA POTANSİYELİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: USTA İlker
Published: July 2023

Ahşabın higroskopik ve anizotropik doğası sebebiyle bir malzeme olarak kullanım amacına uygunluğunda sınayıcı bir etmen ve kullanılma yerindeki etkinliğinde çok esaslı bir unsur olarak addedilen daralma ve genişleme anizotropisi, esasen tam doğrusal düzlemler zemininde teğet ve radyal ile boyuna yönlerdeki olası boyutsal değişim durumuyla ilgili bir konudur. Bu araştırmada, numune enine kesitindeki yıllık halka açısının ağaç malzemenin liflere dik yöndeki daralma potansiyeline etkisi, yönsel değişim miktarı ve eğilimi bağlamında teğet ve radyal yönlere göre incelenmiştir. Buna göre, enine kesit üzerindeki yıllık halka pozisyonlamasının 0 dereceden 90 dereceye kadar olan açısallık değişiminde, trigonometrik fonksiyonlar grafiğine dayanılarak geliştirilen açısal değişim eşitliğiyle yapılan belirleme uyarınca, ahşap malzemede meydana gelen daralma miktarının ve yönünün yıllık halkanın belli bir açı altında beliren sin2ϕ ve cos2ϕ değerleri eşliğinde farklılaştığı ortaya koyulmuştur.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Dan Pengawasan Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Badan (Studi Pada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Pekanbaru Senapelan Tahun 2017 – 2019)
Authors: Rulandari Novianita , Alvin Guntur Fiqri
Published: July 2023

Salah satu langkah yang dilakukan pemerintah dalam menyediakan penerimaan negara adalah dengan memaksimalkan penerimaan dari sektor pajak, hal tersebut dilakukan dengan memperbarui kebijakan dalam bidang perpajakan dan memaksimalkan potensi pajak. Setelah dilakukan hal tersebut penerimaan negara yang didapat dari sektor pajak meningkat dan memiliki pengaruh yang sangat besar dalam penerimaan negara. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk Menganalisis Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan dan Pengawasan secara bersama-sama terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Badan (Studi Pada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Senapelan Pekanbaru 2017 – 2019). Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan analisis data menggunakan persamaan regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan Kualitas pelayanan terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Badan (Studi Pada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Senapelan Pekanbaru Tahun 2017 – 2019), Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan Pengawasan terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Badan (Studi Pada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Senapelan Pekanbaru Tahun 2017 – 2019), dan Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan Kualitas Pelayanan dan Pengawasan secara bersama-sama Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Badan (Studi Pada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Senapelan Pekanbaru Tahun 2017 – 2019).
Peloponnesos Yarımadası’ndaki Avaro-Slav Varlığına Dair Bazı Kültürel Buluntular
Authors: TÜRKAY Onur
Published: July 2023

Balkan Yarımadası; Orta Avrupa, Doğu Avrupa, Anadolu ve Akdeniz ile Karadeniz’e geçiş güzergahının üzerinde yer almaktadır. Balkanların bu stratejik konumu tarih boyunca farklı etnik gruplara sahip toplumların karşılaşma noktası olmuştur. Bu karşılaşmalar çoğu kez coğrafyada köklü kültürel değişimlere yol açmıştır. Bu yarımada tarihçiler tarafından Bizans İmparatorluğu olarak anılan "Orthodoks Hristiyan Roma İmparatorluğu"nun erken dönemdeki varlığının Avaro-Slav istila ve iskan hareketleriyle sınandığı bir alan olmuştur. Balkanlar’da yer alan Yunanistan, geçmişi binlerce yıllık bir yazılı kültüre dayanan Hellen kültürünün, Orta Çağ Dönemi boyunca burada hüküm sürmüş olan Bizans İmparatorluğu’nun, bu coğrafyanın yeni yerleşimcileri olan Slavların ve getirdikleri Avaro-Slav kültür materyalinin karşılaştığı bir yerdir. Kroniklere göre Peloponnesos bu yeni gelen grupların bir dönem boyunca imparatorluktan bağımsız olarak yaşadıkları bir yer olmuştur. Bu dönem ‘‘Bizans Karanlık Çağları’’ olarak da bilindiği için ekonomik ve kültürel bir gerilemenin yaşandığı bununla beraber yazılı kaynak üretiminin de az olduğu bir zamandır. Dolayısıyla bu dönemin sosyo-kültürel ve etnik yapısının özelliklerini anlamak için arkeolojik buluntular büyük önem arz etmektedir. Çalışmanın içeriği Peloponnesos Yarımadası’nda ortaya çıkan Avaro-Slav kültür buluntuları üzerine hazırlanmıştır; böylelikle arkeolojik buluntulardan ışığında coğrafyadaki dönemin az bilinen kültürel yapısı genel hatlarıyla anlatılmıştır.
COMPOSITIONAL AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF SELECTED CROP RESIDUES AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, Lawal Ayodele Salami , Awogbemi Omojola ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
Published: July 2023

Population growth, increased food production and consumption, and industrialization have increased the number of crop residues generated in contemporary times. Inappropriate disposal of crop residues pollutes the atmosphere, contaminates water bodies, and exacerbates environmental degradation. Modification and conversion of crop residues to useful products are low-cost, eco-friendly, and contribute to achieving environmental sustainability. This study carries out experimental compositional analysis of plantain peel (PP), orange peel (OP), and corn cob (CC) to provide the necessary information in deciding their appropriate pretreatment techniques, conversion methods, and application options. The proximate analysis showed that carbohydrate constitutes 53.78 %, 62.75 %, and 67.58 % of PP, OP, and CC, respectively. Potassium has the highest concentration in PP with 657.50 ppm and CC with 381.50 ppm while magnesium is the most prominent element in OP with 254.30 ppm. Cellulose dominates the structural composition of PP, OP, and CC with 47.18 %, 65.56 %, and 56.48 %, respectively, followed by lignin, hemicellulose, and extractives. The outcomes of these analyses showed that with appropriate pretreatment, modifications, and conversion technologies, PP, OP, and CC can be converted to biogas, bioethanol, biomethane, and biohydrogen, and used as catalysts, biochar, and other value-added applications.
The Integral Role of Instructional Speech Acts into Student Learning Engagement amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Bulacan State University Hagonoy Campus, De Luna Maria Cecilia E. , Villavicencio Lois Ruth B. ,   Bulacan State University College of Arts and Letters Philippines
Published: July 2023

Educational institutions are faced with an enormous challenge due to the CoronaVirus (Covid-19) disease. The deadly and infectious Covid-19 led to the closure of schools and universities across the world that made teaching and learning more difficult. This study aimed to examine the integral role of the teachers’ language in communicating and relating to students during this time of pandemic. The language used were specified into three speech acts namely, decision-giving, meaning-making and empathetic language. As for the methodology, quantitative research has been utilized in the process of collecting and analyzing data. Simple Linear Regression analysis was used to predict the effect of the three instructional speech acts to the learning engagement of the students. The results indicated that each of the three instructional speech acts has a positive linear relationship with the students’ learning engagement.
Student Assessment of Service Quality in the Organization of Foreign Language Exams and Certification at the University of Labor and Social Affairs
Authors:   University of Labour and Social Affairs, Vietnam, Huong Phung Thi , Luan Nguyen Van ,   University of Labour and Social Affairs, Vietnam, Phuong Nguyen Thi Minh ,   1983. University of Labour and Social Affairs, Vietnam
Published: July 2023

The article has provided an overview of the regulations on foreign language output standards of the Ministry of Education and Training, English output standards and supporting activities in organizing English exams and certificates at the University of Labor and Social Affairs. To accomplish the set research objectives, the authors used quantitative research methods with a sample size of 385 students who participated in the exam and received English certificates. The survey data were included in statistical analysis and multivariate regression. The analysis results show that the service activities in the organization of exams and certification of output standards are highly appreciated by students. All observed variables with the following contents: Exam organization plan, certification; Organize for students to register for the exam; Informing students about the exam schedule and time of the exam; Announcement of exam results and issuance of certificates to students both have a positive, positive impact on students' perceived quality. Especially, the activity of issuing certificates to students who meet the English output standards has the strongest impact. From the analysis results, we also found that the factors included in this study could only explain 27.6% of the dependent factors, which is perceived quality. Therefore, in future studies, we need to pay more attention to and evaluate factors that have the potential to influence such as gender, major, and number of years of schooling of students to better assess perceived quality.
Hazards to Plastic Polymeric Bags and Their Effects on Humans and the Environment in Basra Governorate \ Iraq
Authors:   Southern Technical University, Iraq, Department of Nursing Technologies, Technical Institute Basra, Al-husseinawi Farzdq Fakhir Gatae
Published: July 2023

Plastics are materials that are indispensable and persistent in daily life and can be broken down into micro- or nanoplastics. They consist of lengthy polymer chains combined with additives that, when in touch with various species, may be harmful. The polymer matrix, additives, breakdown products, and pollutants that have been adsorbed can all cause toxicity. Plastics are manufactured from nonrenewable resources, are nonbiodegradable by nature, and can endure in the environment for a long time, So one of the main causes of the risks to the environment and public health is the use of plastic and polythene bags. This study was conducted to determine the present level of awareness among residents of the Basra Governorate of Iraq of the environmental and health risks associated with the use of plastic bags. In Basra Governorate, a survey was carried out in January and February of 2019. Data was collected by questionnaire e survey to any adult person. The majority of participants (76.82 %) were aware of the risks to their health and the environment but continued to use the product since it was so readily available and durable.
Antioxidant Activity and Heart Diseases
Authors:   Middle Technical University, Technical Institute Of Baqubah, Dayala – Iraq, Qaddoori Hayder T , azeez Hussain Osamah ,   Al-kut University College , Wasit- Iraq, Allawi Bahjat Ibrahim ,   College of Science, Wasit University , Wasit- Iraq, Hussain Aya azeez ,   Ministry of Health, Wasit Governorate, Wasit- Iraq, Allawi Rafa Ibrahim ,   College of Science, Maussan University, Maussan – Iraq, talib Riyam hussein ,   College of Science, Wasit University , Wasit- Iraq
Published: July 2023

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which are complex conditions with many pathophysiologic pathways, has increased oxidative stress as a possible common cause. For a cell to function normally, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants must coexist in a delicate balance. High levels of ROS damage large cellular molecules including DNA, lipids and proteins, ultimately leading to necrosis and death, although their primary function is essential to shed light on biological processes. Oxidative stress, the leading cause of death globally in people with cardiovascular disease, has an impact on a variety of disorders. An increase in reactive oxygen species leads to a decrease in the availability of nitric oxide, which in turn leads to vasoconstriction and arterial hypertension. Reactive oxygen species also impair myocardial calcium processing by inducing apoptotic and hypertrophic signaling, which promote cardiac remodeling and arrhythmias. Last but not least, ROS has been shown to promote the growth of atherosclerotic plaques. This paper seeks to give an overview of oxidative stress in CVD with a focus on endothelial dysfunction before looking more closely at how it affects the most prevalent of these diseases. In order to reduce the impact of oxidative stress on CVD, appropriate nutrition and diets are reviewed afterwards.
Aspects of Justice towards Criminal Disparity for Drug Abusers
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia, Putra Bimantara Suherly , Shafira Maya ,   Faculty of Law, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia, Maroni Maroni ,   Faculty of Law, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

Convicted narcotics abusers after being imprisoned comparing the imposition of punishment with other convicts will feel that their detention period is much longer than that of other convicts even though they have the same criminal offense. Based on these legal issues, the problems to be discussed are the factors causing disparity in judges' decisions against narcotics abusers and the basis for judges' considerations in imposing different decisions on narcotics abusers based on Decision Number 156/Pid.Sus/2021/PN.Met, Decision Number 39/Pid.Sus/2020/PN.Met and Decision Number 134/Pid.Sus/2021. The methods used in this research are normative juridical and empirical juridical approaches using primary and secondary data. Data collection using the literature study method and supported by the results of research interviews. Based on the results of the study, the factors causing disparity are that there are no guidelines for judges in deciding criminal acts of narcotics abuse, then the judge factor is due to the judge having very broad freedom so that it gives the judge discretion to impose a sentence. Juridically, the judge's consideration is based on legal facts revealed in the trial, while non-juridically is the judge's judgment outside of the revealed legal facts. Judges in making legal considerations must be able to explicit the decision and in the consideration of the judge is expected that the judge can strive for drug abusers to be rehabilitated and can humanize humans.
Synergity of Service Village and Custom Village in Management of Tourism Objects in Apuan Village, Susut District, Bangli Regency
Authors:   Lecturer of Faculty of Law Warmadewa University, Suryani Luh Putu , Ujiant Ni Made Puspasutari ,   Lecturer of Faculty of Law Warmadewa University, Sugiartha I Nyoman Gede ,   Lecturer of Faculty of Law Warmadewa University, Wijaya I Ketut Kasta Arya ,   Lecturer of Faculty of Law Warmadewa University
Published: July 2023

The island of Bali is famous for its natural beauty. Likewise with Apuan Village, which is one of the villages in Bangli district which is famous for having a tourist destination such as the Tibumana Waterfall which is no less beautiful than other places on the island of Bali. This research reviews the policies and synergy between the Dina’s village and Traditional villages in the management of tourism objects. This research is an empirical legal research. The results showed that the policy for managing tourism objects in Apuan Village was based on an agreement between the Village Service and the Bangunlemah Kawan Traditional Village regarding Cooperation in the Joint Management of Village Tourism in July 2018. The synergy between the Dinas Village and the Traditional Village in managing tourism objects had a very good impact on in order to increase tourist attraction, empower local village communities to maintain security by involving pecalang and babinsa, form (POKDARWIS) Travel Awareness Groups to guide and develop tourism objects and involve BumDesa in their management which can ultimately increase village original income and the welfare of the Apuan village community.
Does High Minimum Wage Attract Immigrants?
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business UPN Veteran Yogyakarta, Jalan Padjadjaran, Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Region, Susanto Joko , Udjianto Didit Welly ,   Faculty of Economics and Business UPN Veteran Yogyakarta, Jalan Padjadjaran, Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Region, Windyastuti Windyastuti ,   Faculty of Economics and Business UPN Veteran Yogyakarta, Jalan Padjadjaran, Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Region
Published: July 2023

Immigration is associated with an effort to get a better living. Therefore, this research analyzes whether the high minimum wage attracts immigrants. This study utilizes secondary data from Indonesian Statistics that cover the condition of immigrants in Java, an island with the highest population density. In this research, the proportion of immigrants is the dependent variable. At the same time, the minimum wage is the independent variable and the percentage of formal jobs and prosperity as covariates. The secondary data is analyzed by regression based on Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS). This regression analysis is complemented by primary data through questionnaires sent to some economic experts. The primary data is analyzed by Delphi Method. The regression result shows no association between the proportion of immigrants and minimum wage. A high minimum wage does not attract people to enter an area. At the same time, a percentage of formal jobs and prosperity attract people to immigrate. In addition, the Delphi analysis exhibits similar results. The expert’s opinion about the impact of minimum wage is not convergence. Not all experts agree that migrant considers the high minimum wage. However, all experts agree that formal jobs, infrastructure, prosperity, amenities, and living costs have an impact on immigrants.
Analysis of Factors Influencing the Community (Muzakki) To Pay Zakat through Baznas in Mataram City
Authors:   University Of Mataram, Wahyudi Rabbi Muhammad , Irwan M. ,   University Of Mataram, Hidayat Ali Akbar ,   University Of Mataram
Published: July 2023

Analysis of Factors Influencing Society (Muzakki) Paying Zakat Through Baznas in Mataram City. The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors influencing Muzaki's decision to pay zakat through the National Amer Zakat Agency in Mataram City. This study uses a quantitative method. Sampling was conducted using a directed sampling method, with a maximum of 60 respondents. The data analysis technique used structural equation modeling-partial least squares (SEM-PLS) with the help of the program Smart-PLS. The results of the study showed that BAZNAS products/projects had no positive and significant impact on Muzaki's decision to perform zakat at the Mataram Baznas, while trust had a positive and significant impact on Muzaki's decision to perform zakat at the Mataram city Baznas, and transparency had a positive and significant impact on Muzaki's decision to perform zakat at the Mataram City Baznas. Then, the value obtained from the r-squared test is 0.671, which means that 67.1% of the variation in the dependent variable can be explained by the independent variable, while the rest is explained by other variables outside the research model.
The Effect of Sustainable Human Resource Management on Innovation Capability Through Employment Experience
Authors:   Universitas Teknologi Surabaya, Widodo Agus Purbo , Asj’ari Fachrudy ,   Universitas PGRl Adi Buana Surabaya, Hartono Hartono ,   Universitas Islam majapahit, Putra Arlansyach Bagas ,   Universitas PGRl Adi Buana Surabaya
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the Effect of Sustainable Human Resource Management on Innovation Capability through Employee Employment Experience. This research is a descriptive research using quantitative methods. Sampling of the study population was carried out by Proportional Random Sampling technique with a sample of 120 people. The data collection technique is by distributing questionnaires to 120 respondents who are employees of BCA Finance Surabaya. The analysis technique used in this study is Smart PLS (Structural Equation Modelling) which is covariance-based to variant-based. The results of this study show that Sustainable Human Resource Management has a significant effect on Employee Experience, Sustainable Human Resource Management has a significant effect on Employee Innovation Capability, and Employee Experience has a significant effect on Employee Innovation Capability. This research is useful for the development of human resource management science. This research also has implications for developing a model of cooperation between educational institutions and the business world and improving human resource competencies.
The Effect of Exchange Rates, Profitability and Solvency on Stock Prices: Mediated Effect of Dividend Policy (Study on Registered Consumer Goods Companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchange)
Authors:   Management Department, Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia., Wardani Indah Kusuma , Salim Ubud ,   Management Department, Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia., Andarwati Andarwati ,   Management Department, Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia.
Published: July 2023

The share price of consumer goods companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange fluctuated, which caused investors to experience difficulties investing in the capital market. A dividend policy is a policy in making decisions to distribute profits as dividends or withhold profits for business development; This is difficult for many company managers to do. This study aims to test and prove empirically the effect of exchange rates, interest rates, profitability, and solvency on stock prices mediated by dividend policy. This study uses a quantitative approach with a sample of consumer goods companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The number of observations is 14 companies, with a research period of 5 years (2016-2020). Sampling using a purposive sampling method. Analysis of research data using multiple linear regression methods and path analysis. The study results show that solvency does not significantly affect stock prices directly or through dividend policy. In contrast, profitability significantly affects stock prices directly and through dividend policy. The results of the same test also show that the exchange rate measured using exchange rate sensitivity has a significant effect on the share price of consumer goods companies.
Notes: Murder and fraud for inheritance: Smit v The Master of the High Court, Western Cape
Authors: Paleker Mohamed
Published: July 2023

In South African law, a beneficiary may be disqualified from inheriting for killing the deceased, forging the deceased’s will, or acting in a morally reprehensible manner towards the deceased. In Smit v The Master of the High Court, Western Cape [2022] 4 All SA 146 (WCC), the court disqualified a wife from inheriting from her deceased husband because she had conspired to kill him. The court also disqualified her for forging his testamentary documents and his mother’s will. In addition, the court held that she was not entitled to claim maintenance and other benefits from his estate. This note critically evaluates the theoretical underpinnings of the court’s findings, with regard to the facts and the evidence in the case.
Book Review: Scott L Rodgers The Mindful Law Student: A Mindfulness in Law Practice Guide (2022)
Authors: Canau Jenny , Thomas Rhiannon
Published: July 2023

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Notes: A call for specialised foreclosure courts and a separate foreclosure roll — An analysis of South African Human Rights Commission v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd (CC)
Authors: Singh Ciresh
Published: July 2023

In South African Human Rights Commission v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd 2023 (3) SA 36 (CC), the Constitutional Court held that a bank is not obliged to take a foreclosure matter to the magistrate’s court, even if the magistrate’s court has jurisdiction over the matter. The apex court confirmed that a court is not entitled to decline to hear a matter properly brought before it because another court has concurrent jurisdiction. Before this decision, the Gauteng and Eastern Cape Divisions of the High Court both found that the High Court was entitled to decline to hear a matter if the matter fell within the jurisdiction of a magistrate’s court. These decisions were taken on appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal, which upheld the appeal and found that the High Court has no power to refuse to hear a matter falling within its jurisdiction on the ground that another court has concurrent jurisdiction. The Constitutional Court has now confirmed the decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal, finding that complex matters such as foreclosure applications deserve more judicial scrutiny, and ought to be heard by the High Court.
Notes: In defence of the Pretoria Crits
Authors: Zitzke Emile
Published: July 2023

This note acts as a reply to the critique levelled at the Pretoria Crits by Willem Gravett in two articles published in 2018. The note begins by summarising Gravett’s objections to the Pretoria Crits’ views about the South African legal system and the teaching of law in South African universities. Thereafter, errors of argument are identified that undermine, or are even destructive of, Gravett’s critique. In the course of his five-part rebuttal, the author remedies certain misconceptions about the Pretoria Crits’ views and beliefs. He also identifies how the Pretoria Crits have made important critical contributions to a broader understanding of the nature of South Africa’s legal system and the challenges of teaching law in a transforming society.
International best practice and a revised Code for Responsible Investing in South Africa
Authors: Locke Natania
Published: July 2023

The much anticipated Second Code for Responsible Investing in South Africa (‘CRISA 2’) was published in September 2022. This article explores the evolution of the soft-law environment in which the code operates and reaches the conclusion that the revision was both timely and necessary. A comparison between CRISA 2 and recent trends in investor stewardship codes and regulation shows that CRISA 2 has kept pace in some respects but still lags in others. The move to ‘apply and explain’ falls in line with King IV and the approach of the UK Stewardship Code 2020. The extension of its application to all investment types rather than solely shares is an improvement. The code retains its focus on responsible investment — an aspect only recently adopted internationally in comparative codes — but has opted not to shift to sustainability language despite contemplating this approach in the draft. This may have been a missed opportunity. Aspects that could improve include considering engagement outside of voting; more express duties for service providers, including proxy advisors; the need to ascertain client and beneficiary needs; and more accessible language. Annual reporting and oversight remain with an industry body, which makes greater reporting doubtful.
Setting boundaries for image misappropriations through online catfishing
Authors: Ndyulo Lisa , Mashinini Nomalanga
Published: July 2023

Social networking platforms have popularised catfishing, which entails creating and using a fake social media account to exploit other users. Catfishing involves acts of online misappropriation because the traits of a person’s identity, such as a name and photograph, can be used by a catfish to pose as another person to deceive other users. Image rights are frequently affected by such acts of impersonation. This article determines whether mere misappropriation of identity suffices as a cause of action for image rights violations. The South African courts must clarify whether mere misappropriation constitutes a ground for violating identity in catfishing cases. Thus, the courts should recognise mere misappropriation as sufficient to yield a claim when the falsification and commercial exploitation of identity cannot be proven. Such an approach will allow for the speedy resolution of disputes and will also ensure that justice is served before the plaintiff suffers irreparable harm as a result of image misappropriations on social media.
A purposive perspective on piercing the corporate veil under Section 20(9) of the Companies Act 71 of 2008
Authors: Olivier Etienne
Published: July 2023

Section 20(9) of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Act) is a statutory version of the common-law remedy of piercing the corporate veil. Unfortunately, the legislature, by leaving undefined the phrases ‘interested person’, ‘unconscionable abuse’ and ‘any further order necessary to give effect to the declaration’ in s 20(9) of the Act, has left room for uncertainty regarding the interpretation of the section. After discussing the purpose of s 20(9) of the Act, the article makes recommendations for how the statutory veil-piercing remedy should be interpreted. The article suggests the inclusion in the Act of an extensive and open-ended definition of ‘unconscionable abuse’ that describes categories of abuse sufficient to justify piercing of the corporate veil. It is argued that the term ‘interested person’ should be read to exclude a company’s controllers acting for their own benefit when the controllers themselves have committed the unconscionable abuse. It is argued further that a court’s power to grant ‘any further order’ in addition to a disregarding of separate legal personality should be limited to orders that are necessary to provide adequate relief for the litigant that invokes s 20(9), namely impositions of rights and liabilities.
Accountability in the twin peaks model of financial regulation in South Africa
Authors: van Niekerk Gerda , ’Nyane Hoolo
Published: July 2023

The Financial Sector Regulation (FSR) Act 9 of 2017 implemented the first stage of the Twin Peaks model of financial regulation in South Africa. The Act established the Prudential Authority and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority to make the financial sector safer by using a more robust prudential and market conduct framework. The South African Reserve Bank received an enhanced mandate to promote and maintain financial stability. Since accountability is a core goal in financial regulation, this paper analyses the notion of accountability and specifically the accountability of the regulators in a Twin Peaks model of financial regulation. The legislative framework put in place by the FSR Act goes a long way in adhering to principles of accountability. The financial sector regulators are obliged to consult with various stakeholders such as the Minister of Finance and financial institutions. The regulators are subject to control measures, and Parliament holds them accountable. Nevertheless, the authors suggest that one more step is necessary. There should be more debate and engagement by the regulators with the general public to increase public knowledge of financial sector regulation in South Africa.
An analysis of the causes of violence during strike action in South Africa: A psychological perspective
Authors: Mbiada Carlos J Tchawouo
Published: July 2023

Peaceful strikes in post-apartheid South Africa are uncommon. Most industrial action is associated with violent acts to the extent that violence seems to be the norm. Different scholarly contributions regarding the causes of the high number of violent strikes in South Africa have been made; most of these, this article argues, are sociologically and legally inclined. Using the Freudian political psychology theory and the frustration-aggression hypothesis, this article opines that episodic waves of violent activities during strike action are subject to the psychological imbalances and frustrations emanating as a twin phenomenon of intrinsically motivated apartheid posttraumatic effects and people’s inability to meet their basic needs of life. Using an orderly and systematic review of the literature, the article unpacks the causes of violent strikes in South Africa in a psychological manner.
Case Notes: Interdicting a disciplinary enquiry: Golding v HCI Managerial Services (Pty) Ltd (2015) 36 ILJ 1098 (LC) Revisited
Authors: Peach Vuyo Ntsangane
Published: July 2023

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Combined Effect of Morocco Rock Phosphate and Chemical Fertilizer in Low-Land Rice Production in Guinea Savanna Zone of Côte D’ivoire: Replenishment of Degraded Fluvisol for Boosting Rice Production
Authors:   Soil sciences and sustainable agriculture, Soil science and geo-material department, University of Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Cocody, 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22, Koné Brahima
Published: July 2023

Conventional Fertilizer Practice (CFP) has degraded the soil in lowland inducing acidification and yield decreasing (50-75%) after long term continues rice cropping. Phosphorus (P) application was suspected as main remediation factor.
Effects of a Pilot Music Therapy Intervention on Motivation in Patients with Severe Hypercholesterolemia
Authors: Wojdak Christopher , Nathan Janaki , Williams Geoffrey , Coykendall Cameron , McIntosh Scott , Bloch Robert , Thevenet-Morrison Kelly
Published: July 2023

Patients with an LDL-C ≥ 190mg/dL benefit from a healthy lifestyle and use of medications to lower their risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events. Change in autonomous motivation and perceived competence are viable targets for reducing CVD risk according to Self-Determination Theory. A pilot randomized controlled trial of music therapy for 31 very high LDL-C subjects found no between 1 or 2 session group different effects on motivation, LDL-C or non-HDL-C. Perceived competence for healthy lifestyle significantly increased (p<0.05), mean LDL-C decreased from 131 to 87 mg/dL (p<0.0005), and mean non-HDL-C decreased from 155 to 113 mg/dL (p=0.001) after music therapy in all participants. An increase in autonomous motivation for medication use predicted a  in the change in LDL-C (p<0.05).  Music therapy may enhance motivation for reducing CVD risk. Autonomous motivation for medication use and perceived competence for lifestyle change may be useful targets of future interventions for high cholesterol.
Effects of Receptive Music Therapy Combined with Virtual Reality on Prevalent Symptoms in Patients with Advanced Cancer.
Authors: Iturri Agustina
Published: July 2023

Music therapy has been shown to be effective in hospitalized patients, reducing the level of stress and anxiety, lowering tension, regulating breathing and relieving pain. However, despite the fact that there are many precedents of this type in palliative care, the quality of the evidence is low. The present research seeks to determine whether a single responsive music therapy intervention combined with virtual reality (RMT+VR) reduces prevalent symptoms and improves their overall well-being in hospitalized adult patients with advanced oncologic disease receiving palliative care. This is a prospective study of a randomized clinical trial with a control group. The main variables are pain, exhaustion, drowsiness, nausea, loss of appetite, dyspnea, depression, anxiety, sleep and well-being as well as heart rate. The duration of the study will be 48 hours. After signing the informed consent, patients will be randomized on the first day receiving RMT+VR, or no intervention at all. The variables will be measured on three occasions, before and after each condition, and 24 hours later.
Music Therapy and Massage Therapy Co-Treatment in Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care: A Case Study
Authors: Bogacik Jessica , Pargeon Brigid , Sonk Amanda , Economos Alexa , Engle Samantha , Reader Ben
Published: July 2023

With increasing recognition of the benefits of complementary therapies, they are being more widely applied in many healthcare settings. This includes pediatric palliative care, wherein patients have a unique set of needs, best addressed through a family-centered interdisciplinary model. Music therapy and massage therapy fit well within this model. These authors contend the benefits of these therapies are enhanced when combined in co-treatment, as outlined in this case presentation of one pediatric palliative care patient, initially treated separately, and then in co-treatment by music and massage therapies. Perceived benefits of the co-treatment included enhanced quality of life through symptom management, engagement in a meaningful activity, and family support, as well as promotion of a defined therapy space, and increased opportunities for social interaction. Further research is needed to build a generalizable, evidence-based body of knowledge to support this type of co-treatment.