bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kebijakan dan Tata Kelola Maritim Provinsi Kepulauan Riau Menuju Poros Maritim Dunia
Authors: Sholeh Chaereyranba , Kurnianingsih Fitri , Firman Firman , Azizi Okky rizki , Setiawan Ramadhani
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this research is to analyze the implementation of Maritime Policy and Management of the Riau Archipelago Province Towards a World Maritime Axis and analyze the implementation of maritime sector management by the Regional Government of the Riau Islands Province after the enactment of Law Number 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government and explain the process of solving problems in the maritime sector according to regulations set by the central government and the Riau Islands Provincial government. In the governance of the maritime sector, the Government of Indonesia has various roles which can be seen from the enforced policies or regulations. The complexity that occurs at the central government level is one of the reasons this research was taken which shows the urgency of the need for governance of the maritime sector in Indonesia. Furthermore, after the implementation of decentralization in Indonesia, with the enactment of Law Number 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government, the management of the maritime sector has become increasingly complex. Data analysis through qualitative research methods with descriptive analysis methods. The results of this study found that, in the initiation of integrated maritime governance in the Riau Archipelago Province, the factors that need to be considered are authority, leadership, visioning, institutional capacity, human resource development, empowerment, and financial resource management. In this study, researchers provide recommendations for the establishment of regulations governing the authority and management of the maritime and island areas. The next phase can be analyzed in further research: planning, adoption, implementation, evaluation, and reformulation.
Analisis Pengaruh Kinerja Keuangan Pemerintah Daerah Terhadap Belanja Modal Untuk Pelayanan Publik: Studi Pada Pemerintah Provinsi, Kabupaten Dan Kota Di Provinsi Riau
Authors: Ramdhany Muhammad , Karneli Okta , Othman Lie
Published: August 2024

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of regional government in Indonesia that has not fully optimized the regional financial performance. The good financial performance of a government in the region can be seen through how the government in the region regulates and manages its Regional Budget and Expenditures (APBD) which are used to provide financing for development needs and activities in the region. Performance from a financial perspective that is going well and is progressing will be directly proportional to the increase in regional income. This means that there is efficiency and effectiveness of the working power of finance in local governments. There is an increase in the working power of the finances will bring the existing government in the region to be able to optimize the allocation of capital expenditure in order to fulfill regional development and have an impact on improving the quality of public services. The purpose of this study is to analyze the working power of Regional Government finances, both Provinces, Regencies and Cities in the region of Riau Province by measuring the level of Efficiency Effectiveness of Regional Original Revenue, Regional Finance, Degree of Fiscal Decentralization, independence from Finance in the Region , as well as the SiLPA Financing Rate. The results of the study show that the working power of Regional Finance in the form of Regional Financial Efficiency, Effectiveness of Local Own Revenue, Degree of Fiscal Decentralization, independence from Regional Finance, and Level of SiLPA Financing jointly influence and have significance for spending from capital for Public Services. Partial Financial Independence in the Regions does not have significance nor influence in the context of Capital Expenditures for Public Services. The effectiveness of Regional Own Revenue partially has no significance and also influences Capital Expenditures for Public Services. The efficiency of Regional Finance partially has significance and also influences on Capital expenditures for Public Services. And the level of SiLPA financing partially has no significance and also no influence on capital spending for public services.
Evaluasi Kinerja Organisasi Perangkat Daerah (OPD) Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Purbalingga
Authors: Wanti Venti , Wulandari Florentina Ratih
Published: August 2024

Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Purbalingga merupakan Organisasi Perangkat Daerah (OPD) di bawah SETDA Kabupaten Purbalingga yang memiliki 2 urusan dasar yaitu Urusan Pendidikan mempunyai tugas pokok meningkatkan derajat pendidikan dan kualitas pendidikan masyarakat, melaksanakan pembangunan pendidikan dalam penyelenggaraan pemerintahan daerah dan Urusan Kebudayaan. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui kontribusi kinerja pribadi dan kinerja kelompok para Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN) pada kinerja Organisasi Perangkat Daerah (OPD). Penelitian ini dilakukan pada pegawai Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Purbalingga, terdiri dari 40 Responden meliputi: Kepala Dinas, Sekretaris Dinas, Kepala Bidang, Ka Subag, Kepala Seksi, Pengawas, Staf Dinas, Tenaga Kependidikan serta pamong budaya di lingkungan Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Purbalingga. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan naturalistic untuk menemukan permasalahan atau fenomena berkonteks khusus terkait realitas sosial yang ada serta menarik realitas tersebut ke permukaan sebagai ciri, karakter, model, sifat, gambaran atau tanda tentang situasi kondisi tertentu. Penulis menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data berupa interview/wawancara mendalam, observasi, dokumentasi dan study pustaka. Hasil analisis menunjukkan Kinerja Organisasi Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Purbalingga Sangat Baik sebagaimana tampak pada capaian nilai Akuntabilitas Kinerja Instansi Pemerintah (AKIP) yang terakumulasi dari capaian kinerja Bidang/seksi (kelompok) sebagai akumulasi/kumpulan dari capaian kinerja individu sesuai Perjanjian Kinerja dan Indikator Kinerja Utama yang disepakati bersama dengan atasan langsung dengan pegawai yang bersangkutan. Capaian kinerja individu menentukan capaian kinerja kelompok dan kinerja organisasi.
Strategi Pelayanan Calon Jemaah Haji Musim Pandemi
Authors: Yuningsih Yuyun , Bagja Haliza , Aulia Burhanudin
Published: August 2024

Hajj is spiritual worship that requires a strong mental and physical and also a comprehensive understanding. Its implementation involves divine management and human management by paying attention to various government regulations and policies, including policies during the pandemic season. The strategy of serving prospective pilgrims during the pandemic season at the Ministry of Religion of the City of Bandung is the goal of this study. The research method used is the descriptive qualitative method. The data was taken using data collection techniques through observation and interviews with the organizers of the pilgrimage at the Ministry of Religion of the City of Bandung and prospective pilgrims under the auspices of KBIH and independent congregations. The study results revealed that the service strategy for prospective Hajj pilgrims in Bandung City was effective and professional, although with various alternatives. The scope of the service strategy includes services, development, and protection. Information services based on digital transformation, guidance for Hajj rituals carried out online with various platforms, and protection to build mental solid and psychologically healthy congregations in order to accept the reality of various Hajj policies in the pandemic season and provide confidence that pilgrims have the right to protection from the government.
Manajemen Stres Kerja dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Naharini Sintani , Rahman Arif , Azis Ali
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa aktivitas manajerial dalam mengelola stres kerja yang dialami oleh karyawan Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Mojokerto bidang pelayanan ibadah Haji dan Umrah. Metode analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian mengindikasikan bahwa karyawan mengalami stres kerja dengan beragam faktor yang memicunya seperti masalah keuangan, keluarga, beban kerja yang tidak seimbang. Program manajemen stres kerja dibuat untuk membantu karyawan mengelola stres dengan relaksasi, menciptakan iklim organisasi yang baik, membangun hubungan dan komunikasi yang sehat antara pimpinan dan karyawan, meningkatkan spiritualitas diri.
Akad yang Digunakan dalam Pengelolaan Invetasi Keuangan Haji
Authors: Fauziah Rina Rahma , Gumelar Rikza Agung , Sapitri Yanti
Published: August 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui akad yang digunakan dalam  pengelolaan investasi keuangan haji. Metode yang digunakan yaitu Metode penelitian deskriptip dengan pendekatan kualitatif, Pendekatan ini berupa penelitian langsung dengan cara survei pada Badan Pengelolaan Kuangan Haji (BPKH) secara online. Penelitian ini juga menggunakan pendekatan dokumen yaitu melakukan pengumpulan data dan informasi melalui arsip, dokumen, serta laporan yang dipublikasikan oleh media online. Adapun hasil penelitian ini terkait akad yang digunakan dalam investasi pengelolaan keuangan haji di Indonesia yaitu menggunakan akad wakalah. Berdasarkan Fatwa Dewan Syariah Nasional No. 122 tentang Pengelolaan Biaya Penyelengaraan Ibadah Haji dan BPIH Khusus Berdasarkan Prinsip Syariah ditetapkan bahwa akad yang digunakan yaitu akad wakalah, karena masyarakat dan pemerintah memiliki keinginan yang sama agar pengelolaan Dana BPIH dan BPIH Khusus harus dilaksanakan sesuai dengan syariah. Salah satu caranya yaitu dengan menggunakan akad wakalah yang telah disetujui pihak jemah dalam memberikan kewenangan penuh kepada pihak pemerintah untuk mengelola uang yang disetorkannya dengan diinvestasikan sesuai hukum syariah.
Implementasi Pengelolaan Investasi Dana Haji di Malaysia
Authors: Lukman Furkon Hidayatul , Fitriyani Gina
Published: August 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui implementasi pengelolaan investasi dana haji yang dilakukan oleh negara malaysia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode study Pustaka dari berbagai sumber yang relevan dengan judul yang dibawa. Data diambil menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan tinjauan literatur yang relevan dan observasi terhadap suatu sumber yang dapat dijadikan acuan terhadap judul yang dibawakan. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa Malaysia dalam mengelola dana hajisejak lama telah menggunakan dana haji dalam bidang pembangunan. Dari jumlah keseluruhan dana haji Malaysia yang sudah tercatat sebesar Rp198,5 triliun, sebesar 9% masuk ke dalam real estate yang merupakan  investasi langsung. Sedangkan 17% penyesuaian dana obligasi juga dimanfaatkan sebagai investasi tidak langsung dalam pembangunan properti dan jenis proyek konstruksi lainnya.
Kampus Newsworthy dalam Perspektif Jurnalis di Surabaya
Authors: Hakim Lukman , Yuniar Amabel , Rahmawati Buga
Published: August 2024

This paper aims to describe the symbolic reality of higher education based on journalists' viewpoints.  This study focuses on uncovering the framing of news stories conducted by Jawapos.com, Detik.com, and Suarasurabaya.net pertaining to the educational issues of five public universities in Surabaya. Using quantitative content analysis and a thematic qualitative approach, the findings illustrate that Airlangga Univerity (Unair) is the university with the highest media visibility with 27 news articles published by those three news media, followed by Institut Teknologi Sepupuh November (ITS) and Universitas Negeri Surabaya (Unesa) with 12 news stories respectively. Meanwhile, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jatim (UPNVJ) and State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel (UINSA) are in both fourth and fifth rank, with each respective news article is 5 and 2. Further, in framing news, those three news media tend to frame campus reputations on aspects of leadership, academic performance, emotional appeal, social responsibility, innovation, and campus attitudes toward consumers.
Disrupsi Digital Sebagai Ancaman Eksistensi Media Cetak
Authors: Choliq Abdul
Published: August 2024

The proliferation of news stories in online and social media has threatened the print media industry, even today's many have collapsed; because many printed news outlets often struggle to get clicks from readers that determine advertising revenue. This article reports on the research of the implementation of competitive strategies through a convergence model carried out by print media in response to digital disruption. This research used a qualitative descriptive approach. The study results have revealed that print media companies in the era of digital disruption need to carry out appropriate competitive strategies by converging digital platforms, comprehensive innovation, improving content quality, and creating new business models as well as partnerships with digital influencers as new marketing strategies. In short, today's print media companies need to improve the quality of news content, combine digital with conventional media, establish partnerships with digital influencers, and design long-term strategies to compete in the digital market
APRENDIZAGEM DE BONS HÁBITOS BRINCANTES DIGITAIS
Authors: Habowski Adilson Cristiano , Ratto Cleber Gibbon
Published: August 2024

Este texto investiga as linhas de fuga do dispositivo do desenvolvimento, baseando-se em estudos já publicados em torno do brincar das crianças em relação às tecnologias digitais na Educação. Dentro desse dispositivo, observamos que este agencia saberes e práticas educativas da infância onde se efetiva o brincar com tecnologias digitais como um meio para estimular o desenvolvimento cognitivo (progressivo) e fornecer suportes facilitadores para a aprendizagem escolar. Um dos elementos centrais desse dispositivo está ligado ao hábito, percebido como fundamental para a formação de um aprendiz contínuo, especialmente em termos de atitudes, ética e valores. Nesta perspectiva, este texto explora o entendimento de hábito presente nesse dispositivo (pois há uma ideia de passividade atribuída ao hábito) a partir das suas linhas de fuga desse dispositivo, isto é, as experiências e ideias dos autores que, por vezes, não foram totalmente exploradas, permanecendo enquanto virtualidade. Ao olhar para essas linhas de fuga, emerge o entendimento do aprendizado brincante digital como um processo de cultivo, potencializando as habilidades cognitivas existentes. Essa ideia de cultivo implica criar ambientes propícios para o surgimento e desenvolvimento de potenciais, enfatizando o cuidado mútuo e o crescimento entre aprendizes e educadores.
Assessment of the Condition of Dendrophilous Entomofauna of Urbanized Territories (Based on the Example of Volgograd)
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Nguyen Minh Chi , Ivantsova Elena ,   Volgograd State University
Published: August 2024

The article presents long-term data from research work on the study of dendrophilous phyllophages in green spaces of different types and categories in the urbanized territory of Volgograd. At each site (test sites in the plantings of the Mamayev Kurgan memorial complex, the park named after Yu.A. Gagarin, public gardens on the embankment named after the 62nd Army, named after V.I. Glazkov near the main building of Volgograd State University, plantings along the 64th Army street), three model sites were laid out, on which five to seven main woody plants (Populus alba, Populus nigra, Populus pyramidalis, Ulmus pumila, Ulmus laevis, Ulmus glabra, Pinus sylvestris, and Robinia pseudoacacia) were examined. It has been established that the taxonomic composition of the phyllophages of the main tree species in the plantings of Volgograd includes 6 species of mites and 102 species of insects from 83 genera, 29 families, and 6 orders. Economically dangerous phyllophages include 19 species of harmful insects and 9 species of less significant ones. Species of phyllophages have been identified whose responses to negative environmental factors can be used to monitor the condition of urban plantings. The formation of a community of arthropod pests in plantings of different ecological categories is influenced by species composition, air pollution, and the degree of recreational load.
Assessment of the Lactose-Converting Ability of Yeast Kluyveromyces lactis, Depending on the Concentration of Zinc in the Cultivation Medium
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Abbas Kais , Lushnikova Elizaveta ,   Volgograd State University, Novochadov Valerij ,   Volgograd State University
Published: August 2024

The constantly increasing volumes of lactose-containing waste from the food industry, up to half of which ends up in wastewater, necessitate the development of biotechnologies for the fermentation of lactose from this raw material. Several such modifications use the possibility of increasing the activity of key lactose conversion enzymes by adding some biogenic trace elements to the culture medium. The article considers the effects of zinc on the efficiency of cheese whey fermentation by three commercial cultures of Kluyveromyces lactis. The efficiency of lactose utilization was assessed by its content in the culture medium before and after 5 days of fermentation. The K. lactis strain of the MicroMilk KF KL culture utilized 80.2–84.2% lactose. After the addition of zinc ions, these indicators ranged from 74.5 to 85.7%. The strain of the Zdoroteevo culture demonstrated the utilization of lactose in the control series in the range of 78.7–82.0%. After the addition of zinc ions at 2 MPC concentrations, utilization increased slightly, and after the addition of 5 MPC concentrations, we see values lower than the control ones. The lactose content in STANDA KL D cultures in the control series ranged from 41.5 to 59.0%; after addition of zinc ions at 2 MPC concentrations, it was from 50.5 to 69.0%; and after addition of 5 MPC, it was from 38.7 to 57.4%. Thus, the addition of zinc ions to K. lactis culture increases its lactose-converting ability at a concentration of 2 MPC and inhibits this ability if we use a concentration of 5 MPC. It is advisable to use the obtained data in developing a strategy for cleaning lactose-containing waste in the food industry.
A Multi-Wave Method for Determining the Phosphorus Content in Sandy Soil Based on the Results of Measuring Moisture and Soil Absorption Coefficient
Authors:   National Aerospace Agency, Amirova Turkan , Aliyeva Humar ,   National Aerospace Agency
Published: August 2024

The moisture content of the soil significantly affects the results of spectral methods for determining various organic substances present in the soil. Well-known studies of the effect of sandy soil moisture on the results of spectral measurements of the absorption coefficient in the spectral range of 225–2550 nm, conducted to determine the amount of phosphorus in the soil, allowed us to compile a calibration model for predicting phosphorus in sandy soil based on measurements of the spectral characteristics of the soil. Absorption spectra of sandy soil with different values of moisture and phosphorus content were determined, in which water absorption lines at wavelengths of 1450 nm and 1940 nm are clearly visible. At the same time, with an increase in moisture content, an increase in the value of the absorption coefficient is observed. At the same time, with an increase in soil moisture content, the curves obtained at different values of phosphorus content in it differ less and less. The values of the correlation coefficients between the absorption coefficient and the phosphorus concentration over the entire wavelength range λ = 225÷2550 nm were determined. It was found that the highest values of the correlation coefficient are observed in soil with minimal moisture content, in the wavelength range of 1900–2500 nm. The above results were used to predict the amount of phosphorus in the soil. On this basis, a method was proposed to determine the concentration of phosphorus in the soil, which has an error due to the inaccuracy of determining the correlation coefficient and the absorption coefficient. To eliminate this drawback, the use of multi-wave techniques is proposed in this article. A two-wave method for determining phosphorus in sandy soil is proposed, a block diagram of the algorithm for implementing the two-wave method is compiled. It is shown that when using a twowave method for determining the phosphorus content in the soil, the total random error decreases by a factor of . It is noted that when using the m-number of wavelengths in calculations and measurements, the corresponding random error will decrease by a factor of . A general algorithm for the implementation of the multiwave method has been compiled
Decoding divergence in marine protistan communities: from strain diversity to basin biogeography
Authors:   ,   Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Krinos Quinn Arianna I. ,   Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: August 2024

Protists (microbial eukaryotes) in the global ocean are critical components of primary productivity and nutrient recycling. Protists are genetically diverse and have distinctive ecological niches based on genetically-driven differences in physiological fitness. A deeper understanding of which dimensions of protistan genetic diversity translate to measurable phenotypic variation is needed to predict the impact of protists on marine biogeochemistry and protists’ environmental change sensitivity. I cultured twelve strains of the coccolithophore Gephyrocapsa huxleyi across temperatures, which revealed strain-specific differences in thermal optima and niche widths. I used traits measured during the experiments to design a Darwin ecosystem model simulation, which demonstrated basin-specific biogeography of thermal optima and niche widths (Chapter 2). For seven of the twelve strains, I sequenced transcriptomes at 3-5 temperatures to assess gene expression variation. Using the RNAseq data, I developed a regression modeling approach to identify proteome allocation model parameters. Combining differential expression analysis, gene abundance normalization, and the regression model to explore the proteome allocation model parameter space, I probed differences in modeled strategies of G. huxleyi strains in response to temperature (Chapter 3). Scalable workflows highlight the challenge and promise of meta-omic data to link community structure to physiology. I developed a pipeline for metatranscriptome analysis and taxonomic annotation to address the lack of tools built specifically for microbial eukaryotes, and created mock communities to assess recovery success in protistan metatranscriptome analysis workflows (Chapters 4 and 5). I applied these tools to a three-year metatranscriptomic dataset from Cape Cod Bay to investigate a recent emergence of a summer occolithophore population in the 20-year time series, tracking shifts in nutrient physiology to identify potential bottom-up controls (Chapter 6). This dissertation advances approaches to constrain the protistan taxonomic diversity that underlies shifts in global primary productivity and nutrient turnover. Specifically, strains of a single phytoplankton species revealed diversity relevant to a global ecosystem model. Future work will clarify variability in protistan gene content and expression that may underpin both protists’ present ecological niches and their future climate change response.
Stress level dependent behavior of sand-rubber mixtures
Authors: Liu D.-Y. , Wang M.-T. , Li Y.-B. , Wang C.
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the mechanical behavior of sand-rubber mixtures, focusing on the influence of stress levels. Quantitative analysis reveals significant effects of stress levels on void ratio and coordination number, which become more pronounced with increasing rubber content. Small-strain stiffness could be affected by stress level by demonstrating unified relationships between small-strain stiffness and conventional state variables, with the coefficients of determination for fitted relationships increasing from 0.66 to 0.95 as rubber content increases from 0% to 80%. This is attributed to the impact of stress levels on conventional state variables. Alternative state variables that exclude rubber materials more effectively describe the small-strain characteristics of sand-rubber mixtures, suggesting that rubber materials should be excluded when considering these characteristics in practical engineering for conservation purposes. The stress level effect is also evident in the variation of stress ratios with axial strain, particularly when rubber content exceeds 25%, showing that higher stress levels restrict the mobilization of stress ratios for rubber materials. This study highlights the importance of considering stress level effects in the mechanical analysis of sand-rubber mixtures, which exhibit unique characteristics compared to natural sands in both compression and shearing behavior.
Outline of the History of People’s Sports Teams in the Dąbrowa Basin (1945–1989)
Authors: Bakota Daniel
Published: August 2024

The aim of the study is to present the activities of People’s Sports Teams (PST) in the Dąbrowa Basin in the years 1945-1989. The first PST links in the area discussed were created as early as in 1946 (including Orzeł Bobrowniki, PST Myszków and PST Przemsza Siewierz). In the period discussed the rural community of the Dąbrowa Basin took part in a lot of different sports initiatives, e.g. in rural strongman competitions, in chess tournaments for the “Golden Tower” or in rural sport festivals. Among the PST clubs existing in the Dąbrowa Basin, the most active ones were the above-mentioned PST Myszków, PST Będzin, PST Kłos Olkusz and PST Światowit Myszków. The multiple prize-winning representative of PST Myszków in the period discussed was Bogusław Fornalczyk (cyclist). In 1960, he competed in the 17th Summer Olympics in Rome. It is worth mentioning that in the following years (1961–1963) he also cycled in colours of PST Będzin. In turn, the representatives of PST Kłos Olkusz were most successful especially in sports acrobatics – including Beata Borowiec, Alicja Lach, Witold Majka and Agata Ostrowska, and in athletics – including Grażyna Kowina and Czesława Mentlewicz. For PST Światowit Myszków, which specialized in weightlifting, medals were won by, among others, Dariusz Osuch and Henryk Rok.
Home advantage in the Czech football league before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Pelloneová Natalie
Published: August 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic disease had a huge impact on professional football and led to the introduction of significant spectator restrictions. The most significant restriction was the banning of spectators from entering the stadium. This paper evaluates home advantage and the extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on home advantage in men’s professional football in the Czech top football league. The research findings can be useful in various decision-making areas, such as team game strategies or betting strategies. The research compares the results of matches played with spectators with the results of matches played without spectators or with spectator restrictions. The method chosen to quantify home advantage considers points and goals scored and uses a two-sample Mann-Whitney test. The COVID-19 pandemic had no statistically significant effect on home advantage. Home advantage persisted even without spectators, although to a lesser extent. The research concluded that home advantage may be reduced but not lost in the absence of spectators. However, more detailed analyses are needed in future studies to identify the main determinants of this phenomenon across football leagues and countries.
Analysis of innovative marketing in sports tourism and identification of obstacles to its improvement (Case study: Iran)
Authors: Kiani Mohammad Saeid , Nazari Leila
Published: August 2024

All over the world, sports tourism is one of the effective factors in the rapid growth and prosperity of the tourism market, and hosting sports competitions plays an important role in the prosperity of the tourism market. Sports tourism in Iran has been neglected due to the lack of sufficient knowledge, management and documented and specific strategies, and as a result, many unique opportunities in this field have been lost. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to analyze innovative marketing in sports tourism and identify obstacles to its improvement in Iran. Qualitative methodology and in-depth interviews, constituting the form of content analysis, were conducted with 25 prominent professors of sports management, entrepreneurship, and expert tourism, as well as entrepreneurs in the field of sports tourism until reaching theoretical saturation. According to the findings of the research, among the main factors that hinder sports tourism in Iran are political and legal factors, human resources, social, cultural factors, health factors, political and legal factors, informational and communication ones. All the aforesaid factors hinder the progress of innovative sports marketing in Iran. Those in charge of employment and entrepreneurship, tourism and sports in their short-term and long-term planning and policy-making should take into account these challenges and contribute to the development of sports tourism.
Socioeconomic determinants of household hybrid electricity adoption on Bugala Island in Uganda
Authors: Kayima Patrick , Mugagga Frank , Nakakaawa Jjunju Charlotte
Published: August 2024

The shift towards renewable energy is resulting in increased investment in energy infrastructure, affecting communities of all sizes worldwide. A study on Bugala Island in Lake Victoria, Uganda, explored how socioeconomic factors influence households' decision to adopt hybrid solar electricity. The study utilised a binary logistic regression analysis of cross-sectional research design to understand the significant socioeconomic factors influencing the adoption. The sex of the household head, education level, monthly income, tenure status, and wall and floor materials were the most significant factors for the adoption. However, results suggest that age, household size, marital status, and main occupation were not statistically significant factors in adopting hybrid solar electricity. Insights from these variables can enable policymakers to formulate more efficient and equitable policies geared towards fostering the widespread integration of clean energy solutions. It should be noted that the socioeconomic factors vary in context and location; solar energy systems should be tailored to the needs of each community rather than being implemented using a standardised approach.
Purification of mCherry-WIPI2d/WIPI3 v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias , Fracchiolla Dorotea
Published: August 2024

This protocol details the purification of mCherry- WIPI2d/WIPI3.
Behavior monitoring of D. melanogaster using ethoscopes v1
Authors: Kaempf Natalie , S. Valadas Jorge , Ortega Antonio , Verstreken Patrik
Published: August 2024

This protocol describes the practical steps to perform behavioral monitoring using ethoscopes. The cleaning and preparation of glass tubes as well as loading the flies into ethoscopes is outlined.
Seizures – like behavior assay for D. melanogaster v1
Authors: Kaempf Natalie , Verstreken Patrik
Published: August 2024

This protocol allows to assess the susceptibility of flies to seizure-like behavior based on mechanicallyhyper-stimulating sensory inputs and assessing seizure-like activity.
Troubleshooting guide for DDNS v2
Authors: Akello Joyce , Shaw Alex , Troman Catherine , Bujaki Erika , Majumdar Manasi , OToole Aine , not provided c.ansley , Vance Zoe , not provided rachel.colquhoun , Martin Javier , Grassly Nick , Rambaut Andrew
Published: August 2024

This document provides general guidance for troubleshooting problems encountered in the DDNS method. It outlines the factors that might influence the outcome of the DDNS PCR assay run, the common problems encountered, possible causes of the problems, and provides recommendations on corrective action and preventative action. This document is primarily developed for DDNS performed on stool samples, but included are other factors to consider for other sample types.
ATG9A-vesicle isolation protocol v1
Authors: Bernklau Daniel , Sawa-Makarska Justyna , Romanov Julia
Published: August 2024

This protocol details about the ATG9-vesicle isolation.
Purification of Lambda Protein Phosphatase v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: August 2024

This protocol details the purification of Lambda protein phosphatase.
Purification of NIX-GFP v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: August 2024

This protocol details the purification of NIX-GFP.
Genetic interaction analysis using ERGs in D. melanogaster v1
Authors: Kaempf Natalie , Kilic Ayse , Verstreken Patrik
Published: August 2024

This protocols describes the recording of electroretinograms (ERGs) and calculation of genetic interactions of fly mutants for a transheterozygous screen.
Efecto de la luz en la supervivencia de Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors:   Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud, Gómez Garzón Marcela , Cobos Juan Pablo ,   Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud, Castillo Juan Diego ,   Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud
Published: August 2024

El sueño es esencial para la salud humana y están influenciados por relojes circadianos internos que pueden ser ajustados por señales externas como la luz. El nematodo Caenorhabditis elegans es un modelo invertebrado que muestra similitudes en los patrones de sueño de los mamíferos. Sin embargo, la exposición excesiva a la luz puede afectar negativamente el sueño SIS. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar el efecto de la luz azul (LED) y UV de onda media (UVB) en la supervivencia de Caenorhabditis elegans y comparar con el ciclo circadiano de 12 h de exposición a luz blanca. Se realizó una investigación experimental utilizando larvas L1 de C. elegans N2 cultivadas en agar NGM con una fuente de alimento E. coli OP50, y fueron sometidos a oscuridad y luz blanca, Luz LED y Luz UVB en periodos de 12 h y 24 h. Al finalizar el experimento se evidencio incremento de la mortalidad por fototoxicidad, demostrado por una tasa de supervivencia menor en las larvas expuestas por 24 h, al comparar con las larvas que permanecieron en la oscuridad permanente, condición natural del parásito. Este estudio revela que C. elegans es sensible a luz blanca, LED azul y UVB y demuestra la necesidad de controlar la exposición de estos tipos de luz en humanos, ya que existe una homología entre nuestros genes, así que el estrés oxidativo originado podrá estudiarse en el modelo sin tener que exponer a personas a este tipo de experimentos.
Antibacterial activity of 1,8-cineole and α-terpineol bioactive from cardamom against multi-drug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from urinary tract infections-an in vitro study
Authors: Palakuzhy Abdurahman Asina , Varkey Prashanth , Kuruvilla Jacob , Koncheri Churray Vidya , Kannanpallil Narayanan Silpa , Tharakan Matthan , Elenjickal Neha Shibu , Kumar Kaleeckal Sadanandan Harish
Published: August 2024

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are some of the most commonly encountered infections in clinical practice that affects 150 million people each year worldwide. The emergence of resistance, adverse effects of antimicrobial agents, and other related issues have prompted the establishment of a research framework to explore alternative methods for managing UTIs. Cardamom exhibits unique botanical characteristics and biochemical compositions, contributing to their diverse culinary and medicinal applications. Techniques like gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis have identified 1,8-cineole and a-terpineol as main bioactive components in both black and green cardamom. Present study addresses urgent, unmet analytical and clinical care needs by exploring adoption of alternative therapies, specifically nutraceuticals viz, 1, 8-cineole and α-terpineol, major bioactive from cardamon for controlling and treating UTIs.
Methods: Different concentrations of 1,8-cineole, α-terpineol and 1,8-cineole/α-terpineol (1:1) were used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) against multi-drug resistant (MDR) E. coli isolated from UTIs.
Results: The mean MIC and MBC of 1,8-cineole, α-terpineol and 1,8-cineole/α-terpineol (1:1) for MDR E. coli strains were 7.73 µg/ml, 0.32 µg/ml and 0.32 µg/ml respectively. For non MDR E. coli strains the mean MIC and MBC of the 1, 8-cineole, α-terpineol and 1,8-cineole/α-terpineol (1:1) were 2.14 µg/ml, 0.2 µg/ml and the 0.2 µg/ml respectively.
Conclusions: 1,8-cineole and α-terpineol exhibited good antimicrobial activity against urinary E. coli isolates tested, including MDR strains.
A comparative study of propranolol versus amitriptyline at a low dose for prophylaxis of episodic migraine at a tertiary care centre
Authors: Banu Nasra , Shaifali Iram , Chandra Shalini , Saxena Anju
Published: August 2024

Background: The aim of this study was to assess efficacy and tolerability of propranolol compared to amitriptyline at a low dose in a sample of Indian Population for prophylaxis of episodic migraine.
Methods: Episodic migraine patients aged 18 to 55 years, not on any preventive treatment were randomly allocated to receive propranolol (80 mg/day) or amitriptyline (10 mg/day). The primary efficacy outcome was the mean change in migraine attack frequency per month after 3 months of treatment. Multiple secondary efficacy outcomes and adverse events were also assessed.
Results: Both study groups showed a reduction of migraine frequency, severity of headache and disability due to migraine at 3 months. Propranolol significantly reduced the frequency of headache (51.6% vs 43.6%, p=0.03) and the number of rescue medications (53.1% vs 43.3%, p=0.01) compared with amitriptyline at 3 months. The responders with ≥50% improvement was significantly more in propranolol group compared to amitriptyline (60% vs 43.3%, p=0.02). There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse events between the two groups.
Conclusions: Propranolol (80 mg/day) was more efficacious than amitriptyline (10 mg/day) in terms of significantly reducing the frequency of headache and the number of rescue medicine at 3 months. Both drugs were comparable in safety profile.
Evaluation of anti-epileptic properties of Evolvulus alsinoides by pentylenetetrazole-induced mouse model
Authors: Venkatesan P. S. , Eswarya M. , Madhavaselvi M.
Published: August 2024

Background: A common neurological condition that affects people of all ages, epilepsy is defined by recurring seizures that have serious negative effects on the nervous system, cognition, psychology, and social interactions. Anti-epileptic drug (AED) side effects continue to be a significant concern despite advances in pharmacotherapy, as they can lower quality of life and adherence. Herbal medicines are becoming more and more popular as complementary and alternative therapies as a result.
Methods: Using a mouse seizure model caused by PTZ (Pentylenetetrazole), this study examines the anticonvulsant efficacy of a traditional medicinal plant called Evolvulus alsinoides, often known as dwarf slender morning glory. The herb was mixed with 1.5% CMC and given to mice with various dosage levels.
Results:  The effects of various doses of morning glory extract (50 mg/kg to 400 mg/kg body weight) on latency period and seizure duration were compared to those of a control group and a diazepam-treated group. In latency period, 300 mg/kg. b. wt group showed a long latency period of 222.5±47.68 (p<0.05) when comparing to other groups. Morning glory of dose 400 mg/kg b. wt eliminated tonic-clonic seizures in all animals (p<0.001).
Conclusions: These findings suggest that Evolvulus alsinoides has anti-epileptic properties in PTZ-induced mice model.
Investigating the therapeutic potential of venom-derived compounds for the management of Alzheimer's disease: a comprehensive review
Authors: Aimen  , Gul Muhammad H. , Sohail Rohab , Pahwan Ritesh , Siddiqui Aisha R. , Nadeem Saffa , Wardak Abdul B. , Nazir Hamza , Ahmad Sarah , Ahmed Aftab
Published: August 2024

Alzheimer’s disease is a comprehensive clinical syndrome featuring cognitive, emotional, and volitional function deterioration. Treatment strategies for Alzheimer's disease involve a mix of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Current treatments focus on palliative care with limited impact on the disease course. Venom-derived substances, known for their neuroactive properties, have emerged as a novel approach to Alzheimer's treatment. Our team conducted a thorough search for electronic literature related to therapeutic venom-derived substances efficacy in Alzheimer’s disease in different databases, including Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Psych INFO, up to May 2024. In this article, the therapeutic effects of various venom-derived substances effects in Alzheimer’s disease are discussed. Various substances grant anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. The clinical application of venom-derived therapy is still a long way ahead, still, researchers believe that the ongoing work will eventually allow its compounds to be considered definitive candidates in various therapies in upcoming years.
Thin lateral wall cortex intertrochanteric proximal femur fractures: a comparative study between past and present
Authors: Abushahot Mohammad Ahmad , Rousan Fadi Mohammad , Shari Naser Fuad , Alhseinat Laith Mohammad , Al-Qudah Ala Khaled
Published: August 2024

Background: There has been a growing recognition of the significance of preserving the integrity of the lateral wall of the proximal femur, in addition to the previously emphasized importance of the posteromedial portion in predicting fracture stability. Consequently, this study aimed to compare the outcomes of various fixation methods employed in treating intertrochanteric proximal femur fractures with a thin lateral wall.
Methods: This retrospective study assessed 225 cases of treated intertrochanteric fractures with a thin lateral cortex, examining radiological outcomes at different follow-up intervals to evaluate the efficacy of different treatments. The study compared Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS), Dynamic Condylar Screw (DCS), and Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) in terms of healing, mortality, and complications.
Results: The average age of patients was 79.75 years, with 61.3% having comorbidities. The three treatment modalities showed similar healing times, revision rates, and mortality rates. The one-year mortality rate stood at 26%. PFN consistently maintained a favorable position during follow-up assessments. While DHS initially exhibited excellent reduction on postoperative X-rays, less than half of the fractures maintained acceptable reduction during the first follow-up due to shaft medialization (32%) and varus collapse (24%). DHS treatment was also frequently associated with nonunion, with intraoperative lateral wall fractures occurring in 15.4% of cases. DCS was found to be the least effective treatment, being commonly associated with varus collapse.
Conclusions: In treating intertrochanteric fractures with a thin lateral wall component, PFN demonstrated superior outcomes in terms of reduction and lower complication rates compared to other fixation methods. Therefore, PFN should be the preferred choice, while DHS and DCS should be avoided for this fracture pattern.
Study of operative outcomes of proximal tibia fractures treated with locking plates
Authors: Parth Mcwan  , Nisarg Shah
Published: August 2024

Background: In this study we have studied the functional outcome of proximal tibial fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation treated with locking compression plates after a minimum follow up period of 6 months.
Methods: We conducted the study of 50 patients that aimed at assessing the functional outcomes of radiologically confirmed proximal tibia fracture (both intra articular and extra articular) treated using locking compression plates, between July 2020 to May 2022 at Department of Orthopaedics in our Institute. The Schatzker classification was used for classifying the fractures and planning the treatment strategy using plain radiographs and CT scan films. The treatment modality was decided after classifying the type of fracture, the displacement, and the amount of depression of the tibial plateau, in our study, we included only those patients who were undergone ORIF or MIPPO for definitive treatment.
Results: Maximum number of patients (total 12) were in age group of 41-50 years (24%). Out of total 51 proximal tibia fractures, 4 (7.8%) were of type 1 variety, 12 (23.52%) were of type 2 variety, 2 (5.8%) were of type 3 variety, 4 (7.8%) were of type 4 variety, 6 (11.76%) were of type 5 variety and 9 (17.64%) were of type 6 variety according to Schatzker classification. out of 50 patients treated with locking compression plates, 26 patients (52%) showed excellent outcome with score between 28-30; 17 patients (34%) showed good outcome with score between 24-27; 7 patients (14%) showed fair results with score between 20-23, according to Modified Rasmussen’s scoring system.
Conclusions: Locking compression plates (LCP) for the treatment of the proximal tibia fractures including difficult fracture situations seem to be good implant of choice for better post operative outcomes.
Effect of platelet rich plasma versus triamcinolone versus placebo-normal saline in chronic plantar fasciitis: regenerative medicine in orthopaedics
Authors: Thimmegowda Darshan Gaddenahalli , Gowda Lakshmisha Narasimhe , Patil Siddanagouda , Sharanappa Parmeshwar Siddharath , Byrareddy Srinath
Published: August 2024

Background: Heel pain is a common presenting condition in orthopaedic outpatient units. There are many causes of this condition, but one of the most common is plantar fasciitis. This study was conducted to find out the efficacy of a single injection of platelet-rich plasma versus steroids versus normal saline as a placebo in treating patients suffering from plantar fasciitis.
Methods: Randomized single-blinded placebo-controlled trial with 3 months and 6 months follow-up using visual analogue scale and FAOS (Foot and Ankle Outcome Score) was carried out at a tertiary care hospital for a total of 120 patients (40 patients in each group). First group injected with platelet rich plasma, second group with triamcinolone and third group with normal saline.
Results: Pain relief achieved in the platelet-rich plasma group and triamcinolone group was found to be statistically significant as compared to normal saline at both 3 months and 6 months follow-up. Steroid injection was associated with complications like depigmentation at the injection site and sub dermal atrophy. No complications were found with PRP or normal saline.
Conclusions: This study concludes that the efficacy of a single injection of platelet-rich plasma to relieve the pain of Plantar fasciitis is better than triamcinolone or placebo over a short-term follow-up period. However, more studies are required to evaluate the efficacy of PRP over the long term with multicentric study and comparison with the currently available treatment options.