bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on depressive symptoms in patients with substance use disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Reangsing Chuntana , Pusuwun Sasinun , Boonsin Suneerat , Oerther Sarah
Published: June 2023

Objective

We examined the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on depressive symptoms in patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) and explored the moderating effects of participant, method, and intervention characteristics.

Methods

We systematically searched 8 databases from their inception till November 2021. The inclusion criteria were primary studies evaluating MBIs in patients with SUDs with depression measured as an outcome, those including a control group, and those written in English. We used a random-effects model to compute effect sizes (ESs) using Hedges’ g, a forest plot, and Q and I
2 statistics as measures of heterogeneity; we also examined moderator analyses.

Results

Nineteen studies included 1352 participants (age: 38.6 ± 7.0 years). Overall, MBIs showed significantly improved depression (g = 0.67, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.29, 1.05, I
2 = 89%) compared to controls. With regard to moderators, providing MBIs as an individual plus group intervention had a greater effect (g = 2.13) on reducing depressive symptoms than providing MBIs as a group intervention (g = 0.64) or an individual intervention only (g = 0.33, P = 0.034). Using concealed allocation tended to reduce depressive symptoms (g = 1.22) as compared to not using concealed allocation (g = 0.48, P = 0.086). No other quality indicators were demonstrated to have a moderating influence on the value of the ES.

Conclusions

MBIs improved depressive symptoms in patients with SUDs. MBIs might be used as an adjunctive or alternative to conventional treatment for depressed patients with SUDs.
Dysphagia and daily oral fluids among cerebrovascular stroke patients: an theory-based nursing intervention protocol
Authors: Ali Zeinab Hussein , Abd-Elaziz Marwa , Abdrbo Amany
Published: June 2023

Objective

To evaluate the improvement of dysphagia and the daily amounts of oral fluids served among people who had recently experienced a cerebrovascular stroke (CVS) after applying a nursing intervention protocol.

Methods

A quasi-experimental design was used to examine 60 stroke patients who were randomly and alternatively divided equally into a study group and a control group. Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS) and fluid balance chart were used. Within the first 24 h of a patient’s admission, expert nurses were trained in nursing intervention protocol to manage dysphagia and daily oral fluids.

Results

Post-nursing intervention, the severity of dysphagia decreased among the study group more than in the control group. Additionally, the study group began taking greater amounts of fluids by the oral route than before the nursing intervention.

Conclusions

A standardized nursing intervention protocol is needed to decrease the severity of dysphagia after CVS and increase the amount of daily oral fluids. The presence of a structured theory-based nursing intervention protocol for dysphagia management will greatly contribute to decreasing the consequences of dysphagia after CVS, and can also be expected to attenuate the effects of aspiration pneumonia, dehydration, and malnutrition; further, it also increases adherence to the protocol by both nurses and patients.
Institutional and Chaos Theory: Compared and Contrasted
Authors: Spano Dominick
Published: June 2023

Institutional and Chaos Theory are frameworks in organizational behavior that have existed for many years. Given their long-term popularity in said field, it is important to have a strong working knowledge of each theory and be able to compare and contrast them. Both theories are wholly applicable to current world happenings, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. By inspecting this paper, readers will learn about Institutional and Chaos Theory, be able to identify how they relate to timely world occurrences, discover their implications in regard to public policy and public administrations, and reflect upon how they can be useful in respect to other organizational and global matters.
A Novel Approach of Voterank-Based Knowledge Graph for Improvement of Multi-Attributes Influence Nodes on Social Networks
Authors: Pham Hai Van , Duong Pham Van , Tran Dinh Tuan , Lee Joo-Ho
Published: June 2023

Recently, measuring users and community influences on social media networks play significant roles in science and engineering. To address the problems, many researchers have investigated measuring users with these influences by dealing with huge data sets. However, it is hard to enhance the performances of these studies with multiple attributes together with these influences on social networks. This paper has presented a novel model for measuring users with these influences on a social network. In this model, the suggested algorithm combines Knowledge Graph and the learning techniques based on the vote rank mechanism to reflect user interaction activities on the social network. To validate the proposed method, the proposed method has been tested through homogeneous graph with the building knowledge graph based on user interactions together with influences in real-time. Experimental results of the proposed model using six open public data show that the proposed algorithm is an effectiveness in identifying influential nodes.
Osseointegration properties of domestic bioactive calcium phosphate ceramics doped with silicon
Authors: Pidgaietskyi Vitalii , Ulianchych Nataliia , Kolomiiets Volodymyr , Rublenko Mykhailo , Andriiets Volodymyr
Published: June 2023

Introduction

The relevance of this study lies in the fact, that today the search for biocompatible materials for the management of bone defects is of importance. Such materials could become an alternative to transplants. For the replacement of bone defects, two-phasic bioactive ceramics of hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate is a very attractive biomaterial due to its excellent biocompatibility and osteoconductivity, but the results of its use are quite controversial due to insufficient bioactivity. The purpose of this work is to investigate the osseointegration properties of two-phase bioactive ceramics doped with silicon (HTdSi), both as a single component and a component in combination with platelet-rich fibrin, as well as in comparison with the well-known imported analogue – BIO, which consists of β-tricalcium phosphate, also as an independent component and a component in combination with platelet-rich fibrin. In the experiment, the rabbits of the New Zealand white breed at the age of 3 months and with an average weight of 2.5 kg were used. The terms of implantation are 30, 60, 90 and 180 days. The advantages of the domestic bio-composite are substantiated on the basis of clinical, radiological and histological studies.

Material and methods

In the experiment, the rabbits of the New Zealand white breed at the age of 3 months and with an average weight of 2.5 kg were used. The terms of implantation are 30, 60, 90 and 180 days.

Results

The osteointegration properties of two-phase bioactive ceramics doped with silicon (HTdSi), both as a single component and in combination with platelet fibrin, were investigated, as well as in comparison with the known imported analog - BIO, which contains β-tricalcium phosphate, both as a single component and in combination with platelet fibrin.

Conclusions

The advantages of domestic biocomposite are substantiated on the basis of clinical, radiological and histological studies.
Palynology of Permian red-bed successions of Colorado and Wyoming and its influence on Laramide strata
Authors: Hagadorn James W. , Bercovici Antoine , Fleming R. Farley , Whiteley Karen R. , Yusas Michael R. , Lyson Tyler R. , Henderson Charles M.
Published: June 2023

The first reported Permian (Kungurian to Roadian) palynomorphs are described from Colorado, recovered from bedded gypsum and rare organic-rich shale intercalated in the red siltstone-dominated Lykins and State Bridge Formations. Surprisingly, these units generally lack the taeniate, saccate pollen that typifies most Permian continental rocks elsewhere, yet they contain abundant terrestrially derived palynomacerals, a low-diversity suite of sphaeromorph and acanthomorph acritarchs, and extremely rare non-taeniate, bissacate pollen grains. Acritarchs, known from one stratigraphic interval, are well-preserved and interpreted to represent autochthonous deposition during a marine incursion into the depocenter. This interpretation is consistent with their occurrence in a gray mudstone that is mantled by a mollusk-dominated coquina that bears conodonts, palaeoniscoid scales, and actinopterygian teeth. In contrast, most studied samples are dominated by wood fragments, charcoal, cuticles, and unidentified phytoclasts—all interpreted to represent dispersed plant cuticle and wood of continental origin. Fossils occur in black paper shale, gray fetid calcareous siltstone, and rhythmically bedded gypsum that is closely associated with thin limestone. Palynofacies analyses suggest that non-acritarch palynomacerals were deposited in dysoxic to anoxic waters that received minimal suspended terrigenous input. When combined with sedimentologic information, these non-acritarch fossils are hypothesized to have been deposited in shallow epicontinental lake-like settings that were periodically alkaline, hypersaline, and/or emergent.
Prematür ejakülasyona güncel yaklaşım
Authors: Köseoğlu Burak , Güzel Özer , Atan Ali
Published: June 2023

Premature ejaculation (PE) is the most common ejaculation disorder affecting all age groups. It is a clinical condition that causes psychological stress and loss of self-confidence in the patient and has a negative effect on quality of life. While the main treatment of primary PE is pharmacotherapy, treatment of the underlying secondary causes may be more important in acquired PE. Behavioral treatments should be used in the initial phase and accompany pharmacological treatments. Pharmacological agents that can be used in the treatment of PE are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), topical anesthetics, tramadol, tricyclic antidepressants (TCA), phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5i), α-1 blockers and some combinations of these. Invasive interventions are experimental and not recommended by the guidelines. Patient and partner compatibility can be said to be the most important factor that brings success in treatment. Keywords: men, premature ejaculation, treatment
Yardımcı üreme tekniklerinde yasal durum ve etik sorunlar
Authors: Boyraz Hilal Gül , Nefes Hatice Nur , Aydın Ebru , Erbil Nülüfer
Published: June 2023

Infertility is a psychologically threatening, stressful, painful and economic problem for couples and can become a social problem that can affect the family and society. Infertility can develop as primary or secondary infertility, cause mental and sexual problems, and affect quality of life. Many pregnancies have occurred in infertile couples with assisted reproductive techniques, which include processing reproductive cells or embryos. With the advancement of technology and medicine, assisted reproductive techniques have been developed. In Turkish law, there is no illegality in assisted reproductive techniques in the case of marriage, and the involvement of a third person or persons in the process is rejected. Since the medical interventions on the basis of the beginning of life and the existence of humanity are sensitive and multidimensional, assisted reproductive techniques also cause many ethical problems. Assisted reproductive techniques are discussed at the national and international level and vary between countries due to scientific and cultural differences. Nurses have responsibilities such as evaluation of infertile couples, implementation of the planned treatment, case management and patient advocacy Keywords: assisted reproductive techniques, infertility, ethics, legal status
Konseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) untuk Mengembangkan Self-love Penyintas Trauma Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga (KDRT)
Authors: Krisnanda Veno Dwi , Ramli M , Hidayah Nur
Published: June 2023

Dalam beberapa waktu belakangan ini, isu Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga (KDRT) sering dibahas. Isu KDRT tidak hanya dialami beberapa masyarakat di Indonesia, namun di luar negeri pun permasalahan ini juga sering terjadi dan sudah banyak yang harus dilakukan. Beberapa korban KDRT sering merasa dirinya depresi hingga mengalami trauma, bahkan berdampak rendahnya cinta diri dan kepercayaan diri pada para penyintasnya. Sebagai konselor, bukan suatu hal baru untuk membahas permasalahan KDRT karena konselor adalah bagian dari pekerja sosial yang juga berhak ikut serta mereduksi trauma penyintasnya. Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan eksperimen dengan subyek penelitian penyintas trauma KDRT sebanyak 14 orang yang akan diberikan konseling CBT.
Career Counseling Urgency: Career Planning Capability of Substance Users in the Rehabilitation Process
Authors: Sutoyo Anwar , Supriyanto Agus , Arikunto Suharsimi , Wibowo Mungin Eddy , Mulawarman Mulawarman , Purwadi Purwadi , Saputra Wahyu Nanda Eka , Hendiani Nurlita
Published: June 2023

Individuals with substance abuse disorders (S-AD) are also human beings who need self-development and future careers. The career development of individuals with GPZ hasnâ€™t been fully considered in planning drug rehabilitation programs, although overall, the rehabilitation program has been excellent. Measurement of career planning ability needs to be measured by the condition of individuals with GPZ. The purpose of this study was to analyse the career planning abilities of individuals with GPZ undergoing drug rehabilitation and the urgency of career counselling. Mix-method research with explanatory sequential design begins with quantitative data and then integrates qualitative data. The data on career planning ability variables were collected on research subjects in individuals with GPZ. Quantitative data were collected through a career planning ability questionnaire with 32 questions, then qualitative data through interviews with one individual, all taken by random samplingâ€”the average career planning ability of individuals with low GPZ. Counsellors should be able to develop ten career planning skills on how to learn information, career discussions with adults, training related to education, knowledge of working conditions, discussion of career challenges, planning work after rehabilitation programs, managing leisure time, developing self-confidence during rehabilitation, as well as the state of oneself when working without illegal drugs. Although career planning skills are low, addiction counsellors have a role in their development, with ten abilities discovered through career counselling. Career counselling as an addiction counsellor attempts to help individuals with GPZ develop their potential.
Pengaruh Kelompok Teman Sebaya Terhadap Penentuan Studi Lanjut Siswa
Authors: Suwanto Insan , Istirahayu Iip , Qonitha Insiyatun
Published: June 2023

This study was to determine how the friends of the same age level affects to the selection of further studies of high school students in the City of Singkawang. The quantitative research approach with the survey method is used in this study. The instrument of this study was the Peer Scale and the Advanced Study Selection Scale given to 161 high school students in Singkawang City. The data obtained were then analyzed by Descriptive Percentage and simple linear regression analysis assisted by SPSS 24. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that the level of peer influence on students was included in the medium criteria (60%), while the level of selection of further study students was included in the high criteria (74%). Whereas based on the results of simple linear regression that peers significantly influence the selection or determination of further study students (R2 = 0.059, t = 3.154 with a value of sig. 0.002).
Pengambilan Keputusan Karir: Suatu Tinjauan Literatur
Authors: Fajriani Fajriani , Suherman Uman , Budiamin Amin
Published: June 2023

Pengambilan keputusan karir merupakan suatu proses memilih antara dua atau lebih alternatif tindakan yang mengarah pada pilihan jurusan, profesi dan pekerjaan tertentu melalui eksplorasi arah karir dengan memahami, menimbang dan membuat penilaian tentang diri dalam kaitannya dengan dunia kerja. Pengambilan keputusan karir yang tepat menjadi salah satu syarat untuk sukses di dunia kerja. Penelitian tentang pengambilan keputusan karir telah lama menarik perhatian banyak peneliti. Oleh karena itu, kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi faktor-faktor utama dari penelitian pengambilan keputusan karir dalam lima tahun terakhir, seperti peneliti utama, fokus penelitian, dan komponen penting hasil penelitian. Penelitian ini menggunakan perangkat lunak visualisasi pengetahuan ilmiah VoS Viewer sebagai alat penelitian untuk menganalisis co-authorship dan co-occurrence. Artikel yang dianalisis dipilih dari database Scopus antara tahun 2019 hingga 2022 dengan kata kunci pencarian â€œcareer decision-makingâ€. Hasil penelitian ini diuraikan berdasarkan hasil analisis co-authorship, co-occurrence, dan fokus penelitian (analisis instrumen, hubungan antar variabel, intervensi, analisis profil, dan studi literatur). Hasil tinjauan ini diharapkan dapat membantu peneliti masa depan untuk memahami penelitian tentang pengambilan keputusan karir saat ini dan mengontrol arah penelitian masa depan tentang pengambilan keputusan karir. Hasil kajian ini diharapkan memberikan referensi yang tepat untuk penelitian lebih lanjut dengan mengidentifikasi kebutuhan penelitian dalam aspek pengambilan keputusan karir baik pada siswa maupun mahasiswa.
Efektivitas Pendekatan Konseling Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Untuk Mereduksi Perilaku School Refusal Pada Peserta Didik
Authors: Utari Elly Dwi Putri , Lathifah Maghfirotul
Published: June 2023

Penelitian dilakukan berdasarkan fenomena yang muncul pada peserta didik SMKN 1 Jatirejo, Mojokerto, yaitu dengan permasalahan perilaku school refusal. Tujuan pada penelitian ini agar mengetahui efektivitas pendekatan cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) untuk mereduksi perilaku school refusal. Rancangan penelitian yang dipai adalah kuantitatif dengan jenis penilitian single subject design (SSD) yaitu A-B-Aâ€™. Hasil analisis yang diperloleh pada analisis dalam kondisi dan antar kondisi yaitu menurun dengan hasil overlap -0,95%, dimana semakin rendah semakin baik. Hal ini juga diperkuat oleh hasil post-test pada akhir baseline-2 (Aâ€™) dengan skor 51 yang tergolong rendah. Setelah dilakukannya konseling individu teknik cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) dapat ditarik hasil bahwa dapat mengurangi perilaku school refusal.
Olgu Sunumu: Acil Klinikte Kist Hidatik Rüptürü ve Hemşirelik Yönetimi
Authors: Gelin Dilek , Şahin Akboğa Özlem , Oğuz Sıdıka
Published: June 2023

Önemli bir halk sağlığı sorunu olan kist hidatik, toplumda sık görülmekle birlikte çoğunlukla asemptomatik seyredebilir. Yayılım gösterdiği organlar içinde rüptür olduğunda, hayatı ciddi bir şekilde tehdit eder ve ani solunum yetmezliği ile hastanın ölümüne neden olabilir. Acil klinikte kist hidatik rüptürü tanısını alan hastaya oldukça az rastlanmaktadır. Bu olguda, hasta perde asarken merdivenden kafatası üzerine düşme nedeni ile acil kliniğe başvurmuştur. Ön frontalde şişlik ve ödem şikâyeti olan hastanın takibinde anafilaktik şok bulguları gelişmiştir. Yapılan tetkik (tam kan sayımı, biyokimya, beyin ve toraks bilgisayarlı tomografi, akciğer grafisi) ve fizik muayeneler sonucunda hastaya kist hidatik rüptürü tanısı konulmuştur. Bu çalışmanın amacı, kist hidatik rüptürü gibi ender vakaların saptanmasında acil klinik hemşiresinin önemini ortaya koymaktır. Acil klinik hemşireleri travma hastalarını yakından izlemelidir. Acil klinik karmaşasında hastadaki semptomları fark edebilmek, iyi bir gözlem yeteneğine sahip deneyimli hemşireler ile gerçekleştirilebilir ve hayat kurtarıcıdır.
Legacy and Emerging Plasticizers and Stabilizers in PVC Floorings: Impacts of an Industrial Transition and Recycling
Authors: Wiesinger Helene , Bleuler Christophe , Christen Verena , Favreau Philippe , Hellweg Stefanie , Langer Miriam , Pasquettaz Roxane , Schönborn Andreas , Wang Zhanyun
Published: June 2023

Hazardous chemicals in building and construction plastics can lead to significant indoor exposure, health risks, and contamination of recycled materials. We systematically sample new PVC floorings on the Swiss market (n=151). We conduct elemental analysis using XRF, targeted and sus-pect GC MS analysis of ortho phthalates and alternative plasticizers, and bioassay tests for cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, and endocrine, mutagenic, and genotoxic activities (for selected samples). Surprisingly, 16% of the samples contain regulated chemicals above 0.1 weight%, mainly lead and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Their presence is likely linked with the use of recycled PVC in new floorings, highlighting that uncontrolled recycling can delay the phase-out of hazardous chemicals. Furthermore, 29% of the samples contain ortho-phthalates besides DEHP (mainly diisononyl and diisodecyl phthalates, DiNP and DiDP) above 0.1 weight%, and 17% of the 85 tested samples cause certain adverse biological effects. Together, they make up an additional 35% of samples of potential concern. Moreover, both suspect screening and bioassay results indicate the presence of additional (potentially) hazardous substances, including emerging alternative plasticizers. Overall, our study highlights the urgent need for accelerating the phase-out of hazardous substances and enhancing transparency of chemical compositions in plastics to protect human and ecosystem health and enable the transition to a safe and sustainable circular economy.
An Electrochemical Proximity Assay (ECPA) for Antibody Detection Incorporating Flexible Spacers for Improved Performance
Authors: Kurian Amanda S.N. , Mazumder Mainul Islam , Gurukandure Asanka , Easley Christopher J.
Published: June 2023

A clever approach for biosensing is to leverage the concept of the proximity effect, where analyte binding to probes can be coupled to a second, controlled binding event such as short DNA strands. This analyte-dependent effect has been exploited in various sensors with optical or electrochemical readouts. Electrochemical proximity assays (ECPA) are more amenable to miniaturization and adaptation to the point-of-care, yet ECPA has been generally targeted toward protein sensing with antibody-oligonucleotide probes. Antibodies themselves are also important as biomarkers, since they are produced in bodily fluids at the onset of a disease, often in low amounts. In this work, by using antigen-DNA conjugates, we targeted an ECPA method for antibody sensing and showed that the assay performance can be greatly enhanced using flexible spacers in the DNA conjugates. After adding flexible polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacers at two distinct positions, the spacers ultimately increased the antibody-dependent current by a factor of 4.0 without significant background increases, similar to our recent work using thermofluorimetric analysis (TFA). The optimized ECPA was applied to anti-digoxigenin antibody quantification at concentrations ranging over two orders of magnitude, from the limit-of-detection of 300 pM up to 50 nM. The assay was functional in 90% human serum, where increased ionic strength was used to counteract double-layer repulsion effects at the electrode. This flexible-probe ECPA methodology should be useful for sensing other antibodies in the future with high sensitivity, and the mechanism for signal improvement with probe flexibility may be applicable to other DNA-based electrochemical sensor platforms.
Modular Functionalization of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Nitrogen Recovery from Fresh Urine
Authors: Guo Lei , Zhang Yi , Osella Silvio , Webb Samuel M. , Yang Xue-jing , Goddard III William A. , Hoffmann Michael R.
Published: June 2023

Nitrogen recovery from wastewater represents a sustainable route to recycle reactive nitrogen (Nr). It can reduce the demand of producing Nr from the energy-extensive Haber-Bosch process and lower the risk of causing eutrophication in the meantime. In this aspect, source-separated fresh urine is an ideal source for nitrogen recovery given its ubiquity and high nitrogen contents. However, current techniques for nitrogen recovery from fresh urine require high energy input and are of low efficiencies because the recovery target, urea, is a challenge to separate. In this work, we developed a novel fresh urine nitrogen recovery process with the assistance of modular functionalized metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Specifically, we employed three distinct modification methods to design and synthesize functionalized MOF-808 derivatives to facilitate our newly developed Nr recovery process. By integrating these functional materials into the treatment process, we achieved an average of 75% total nitrogen reduction and 45% nitrogen recovery with five cycles, each with a 30 min treatment of synthetic fresh urine. The nitrogen recovery process developed in this work can serve as a sustainable and efficient nutrient management that is suitable for decentralized toilet wastewater treatment. This work also provides a new perspective of implementing versatile advanced materials for water and wastewater treatment.
THE BLOCKCHAIN-BASED ON E-VOTING IN THE LOCAL ELECTIONS SYSTEM: AN EFFORT TO REALIZE E-DEMOCRACY
Authors: Aris Mohammad Syaiful , Kusuma Putri Dita Elvia , Putra Gio Arjuna , Nugraha Xavier
Published: June 2023

E-voting in post-conflict local elections is still a long debate. One of the reasons is related to the security problem e-voting. Over time, system blockchain born which is known unhackable. Therefore, will analyze, first, urgency using e-voting in post-conflict local election system and secondly the formulation use of blockchain-based e-voting in the post-conflict local election system. The method research is legal research with statute approach, conceptual approach, and case approach. As for the results of the study: first, urgency using blockchain in regional head election system, because there are still many problems, namely: 1) Multiple voter data which results in voters being able to vote more than one time, 2) There are still ballots that have been voted, due irresponsible persons, 3) Distribution of ballot boxes and ballots have problems both before and after voting, and 4) Many post-conflict local election officers died and got sick due to fatigue while on duty, and secondly, the formulation use blockchain in electronic-based regional head election system, must considered: 1) review readiness of districts/cities, 2) Making rules with stakeholders, 3) Resource training humans, 4) Socialization to the community, 5) The implementation is carried out systematically tiered, 6) Implement pilot project before implemented.
Generative AI Chatbots - ChatGPT versus YouChat versus Chatsonic: Use Cases of Selected Areas of Applied English Language Studies
Authors: Chaka Chaka
Published: June 2023

This paper reports on the comparison of the accuracy and quality of the responses produced by the three artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, ChatGPT, YouChat, and Chatsonic, based on the prompts (use cases) related to selected areas of applied English language studies (AELS). An exploratory research design was employed and we utilised purposive sampling. The three aforementioned AI chatbots were used to collect data sets. Of the three chatbots, YouChat was technically unstable and unreliable, and had some inconsistency in generating responses. The other two chatbots, ChatGPT and Chatsonic, consistently exhibited a tendency to plagiarise responses from internet information without acknowledging the sources. In certain cases, the three chatbots all generated almost similar responses for different and unrelated prompts. This made their responses look like run-of-the-mill responses that lacked credibility, accuracy, and quality. One chatbot (ChatGPT) could not recognise a scholar mentioned in one of the prompts, while the other one (Chatsonic) misrecognised this scholar, and ended up rambling parts of its response. Additionally, the three chatbots all mechanically and superficially generated phrases and ideas in their responses without detecting the related critical nuances in the original sources in which they were used. This made the knowledge communicated by those responses appearing too fluffy. In this paper the educational and knowledge implications of the generated responses for AELS were educed. Based on the shortcomings the three AI chatbots displayed, I concluded that these three chatbots are not yet credible and reliable generators of knowledge for the aspects of AELS discussed.
Fungsi Kepemimpinan Ketua Kelompok Tani dalam Percepatan Proses Difusi Inovasi (Kasus: Kelompok Tani di Desa Sindanglaya, Kecamatan Cipanas, Kabupaten Cianjur)
Authors: Annafi Shannia Nada , Riyanto Sutisna , Aulia Titania
Published: June 2023

Pembangunan pertanian dan sumber daya manusia pertanian di Indonesia yang banyak menggunakan pendekatan kelompok menunjukkan pentingnya peranan ketua kelompok tani. Pemimpin kelompok tani merupakan salah satu agen yang dapat mendifusikan sebuah inovasi dan dianggap lebih efektif. Dengan melibatkan pemimpin kelompok tani maka mampu mempercepat difusi inovasi karena masyarakat merasa lebih memiliki inovasi yang berasal dari masyarakat itu sendiri. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisis fungsi kepemimpinan ketua kelompok tani dalam percepatan proses difusi inovasi. Penelitian dilakukan di Desa Sindanglaya, Kecamatan Cipanas, Kabupaten Cianjur menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survei dan didukung data kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner, wawancara mendalam, dan observasi dari 46 responden yang diambil dengan teknik sampel acak distratifikasi dan 4 informan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan fungsi kepemimpinan ketua kelompok tani yang menonjol adalah fungsi hubungan sedangkan proses difusi inovasi yang dilakukan oleh anggota kelompok tani tergolong sedang atau cukup berhasil. Hasil uji korelasi rank spearman menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan kuat antara kedua variabel yang mana dapat diketahui bahwa fungsi kepemimpinan ketua kelompok tani dapat mendorong percepatan proses difusi inovasi.
Docking studies for screening antibacterial compounds of Red Jeringau (Acorus calamus L.) using Shigella flexneri protein as a model system
Authors: Dyas Riyadh Aqilsya Amaryl , Wijianto Bambang , IH Hariyanto
Published: June 2023

Alpha (a) and beta (β) asarone were identified as the main compounds of red Jeringau (Acorus calamus L.) and had antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to know these two compounds' antibacterial mechanism and toxicity prediction against the PBP 2 protein and 50S Ribosomal Protein of Shigella flexneri. Molecular docking protocol using PyRx device was performed with Exhaustiveness value= 106, grid x=38.738375, y=112.645792, z=46.926417 for PBP2, and grid x=71.721251, y=47.551601, z=9.663173 for 50S Ribosomal Protein. The molecular docking results on the α -Asarone compound obtained an affinity value of -5.7 kcal/mol for PBP2 and an affinity value of -5.6 kcal/mol for 50S Ribosomal Protein. In comparison, β-Asarone had an affinity value of -5.6 kcal/mol to PBP2 and an affinity value of -5.7 kcal/mol for 50S Ribosomal Protein. The α and β-Asarone affinity had better values than the control. Molecular docking of α and β-Asarone compounds results in ionic bonds to the TYR529 amino acid and polar bonds to the ASN552 amino acid of PBP2. However, only β-Asarone produces ionic bonds at the amino acid ILE17 and polar bonds at GLU13 from 50S Ribosomal Protein. Based on this study, the α and β-Asarone compounds were shown to have antibacterial activity by interfering with the permeability of the bacterial cell wall. Both compounds are also predicted to have carcinogenic and mutagen effects.
Effect of seed ageing on association between yield and its components in maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, T RAMANADANE , V KRISHNASAMY ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, N RAMAMOORTHI ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, S THIRUMENI ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: June 2023

Seed ageing is known to cause changes in vigour, viability and genetic status of crop plants. Two maize hybrids were subjected to accelerated ageing and a field trial was conducted. Observations on 15 quantitative characters were recorded. The results indicated that the phenotypic characters viz., plant height, number of leaves plant', days to 50 per cent tasseling, days to 50 per cent cobing. plant weight at maturity, tassel length, cob weight, etc., get considerably altered in the ageing population. The ageing treatments also caused changes in the nature and degree of association between yield and its components.
Cause and effect relatioship between seed yield its components in sesame
Authors:   School of Genectics,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore, R KARUPPAIYAN , P RAMASAMY ,   School of Genectics,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore
Published: June 2023

Genotypic correlation and path co-efficient analysis were studied in 80 F, hybrids derived from 20 (lines) x 4 (testers) mating design for 10 quantitative traits. Significant correlation with seed yield was exerted by number of capsules, plant height, number of branches, test weight, days to maturity, days to 50 per cent flowering and oil content. Number of capsules had the highest positive direct effect on seed yield. The indirect effect of number of branches, plant height, days to maturity, days to per cent flowering and test weight on seed yield via number of capsules was maximum and positive.
Interaction between Macrophomina phaseolina and Heterodera cajani in root disease complex of blackgram
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, T.K.S LATHA , V NARASIMHAN ,   Department of Plant Pathology,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: June 2023

Investigations were carried out on the root rot disease complex caused by the fungus Macrophomina phaseoloina (Tassi). Goid and the cyst nematode Heterodera cajani Koshy with reference to their interaction effect on root rot incidence, growth parameters and pod yield. When the cyst nematode was inoculated a week prior to the root rot pathogen, Macrophomina phaseolina, the onset of root rot discase was earlier by 15 days and the per cent disease incidence was 95 with maximum reduction in pod yield than when either of them was inoculated separately or simultaneously.
Bioefficiency of Nimbecidine and TNAU neem on cowpea ahid Aphis craccivora (Koch) applied to fieldbean
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore, A ANNIE BRIGHT , A REGUPATHY ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore
Published: June 2023

Two field trails were conducated at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore during 1996-97 to evaluate the effectiveness of Nimbecidine 0.03% EC and TNAU Neem 0.03% EC in comparision with methyl demeton against the field bean aphid Aphis craccivora Koch. The mean per cent reduction of A. craccivora field population, by the neem formulaions was to the extent of 50.2-96.0, 43.4- 89.1, 11.2-67.2 and 1.0-28.1 per cent on 1,3,7 and 14 DAT (Days after treatment) respectively when compared to 95.6-99.7, 91.2-97.2, 74.6-87.5 and 51.9-63.4 per cent by methyl demeton at 1,3,7 and 14 DAT. Both the neem formulations were comparable in their efficacy. The effectiveness of the formulations increased with increase in dose from 200 ml to 1000 ml/ha and decreased as the days advanced. The order of efficacy was Methyl demeton 25 EC>Nimbecidine 0.03 EC-TNAU Neem 0.03 EC.
Effect of tannery effluent on soil physico-chemical properties and growth of finger millet
Authors:   Dept.of Soil Science Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, M KUMARAVELU , M DHAKSHINAMOORTHY ,   Dept.of Soil Science Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, R CHITRALEKHA ,   Dept.of Soil Science Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: June 2023

Investigatons were carried out to study the effect of tannery effluent on soil properties and growth of finger millet in pot culture. Amendments like gypsum, pressmud, FYM, rice husk ash, cement dust and composted coirpith were tested in combination with raw and diluted effluent. The effluent irrigation increased the bulk density, pH, EC and organic carbon content of soil. Raw effluent reduced the N,P and K uptake but the diluted effluent increased it. Among the amendments, gypsum, pressmud and composted coirpith recorded higher uptake of N, P and K respectively. The grain and straw yields were very much reduced due to effluent irrigation. The diluted effluent irrigation along with composted coirpith recorded higher yield.
Oxidation of elemental sulphur in red non-calcareous (Typic Haplustalf) soil
Authors:   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, U BAGAVATHI AMMAL , K.K MATHAN ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, S MAHIMAIRAJA ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: June 2023

A laboratory experiment was conducted to examine the oxidation of elemental sulphur (Sa) in a red non-calcareous (Typic Haplustalf) soil. Different levels of S° (60 and 100 mesh size) at a rate equivalent to 1000, 5000 and 10000 mg kg were thoroughly mixed with soil and incubated for 120 days at 25°C+2°C. The oxidation was measured by the increase in the concentration of sulphur (SO4-S) in soil. The highest oxidation of 46.3 per cent was achieved when S° was added as finer particles (100 mesh) at a rate of 1000 mg S kg soil. The S' oxidation also resulted marked reduction in soil pH.
Influence of irrigation regimes and comrade cropping on biochemical com-position and yield of cassava, groundnut and sesame
Authors:   Agricultural Research Station,Bhavanisagar 638 541 Tamilnadu., M AYYASWAMY
Published: June 2023

Field experiments were conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore to evaluate the influence of irrigation regimes and comrade cropping on biochemical composition and yield of cassava, groundnut and sesame. Frequent and adequate irrigation at 0.45 or 0.6 IW/CPE ratio increased the starch and total sugar content of cassava and also its tuber yield. The crude protein content of groundnut was significantly low in 0. IW/CPE ratio while its seed yield was maximum at this irrigation regime. The oil content of sesame was maximum at 0.6 IW/CPE ratio where as the seed yield was highest at optimum irrigation regime of 0.45 IW/CPE ratio. Comrade cropping of cassava with either groundnut or sesame did not significantly influence the biochemical composition of any of these crops. The yield of cassava was not affected when revised as comrade crop with groundnut but was drastically reduced when raised with sesame.
Effect of N, P and K levels and seed setting treatments on yield attributing characters and yield of sunflower
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003 India., A.P SIVAMURUGAN , A BALASUBRAMANIAN ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003 India., C.R CHINNAMUTHU ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003 India.
Published: June 2023

Field experiment was carried out at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during summer and South West Monsoon seasons of 1997 to study the effect of NPK levels and seed setting treatments on the yield attributing characters of sunflower var. CO4. The yield attributing characters viz., head diameter, number of seeds head, seed filling percentage and 100 seed weight were significantly influenced by NPK levels. Whereas the seed setting percentage was influenced both by NPK levels and seed setting treatments. Application of N: P: K at 80:40:40 kg ha-1 was found to be superior in enhancing the yield and yield attributing characters in both the seasons. Among the seed setting treatments, application of 0.2 per cent borax with 2 per cent diammoniumphosphat (DAP) spray at ray floret opening stage was found to be superior in influencing the seed filling percentage in both the seasons.
CoC 99061- A new sugarcane variety for Tamil Nadu
Authors:   Surarcane Research Station,Tamilnadu University,Cuddalore 607 001 Tamilnadu, R.S PURUSHOTHAMA , C BABU ,   Surarcane Research Station,Tamilnadu University,Cuddalore 607 001 Tamilnadu, S GIRINDHARA ,   Surarcane Research Station,Tamilnadu University,Cuddalore 607 001 Tamilnadu
Published: June 2023

CoC 99061 is an intervarietal hybrid of Co 6806 x Co 740. It is a mid late sugarcane variety with a duration of 330 360 days. It is an erect, medium thick cane with high yield potential. It is non lodging and non flowering. CoC 99061 recorded an average cane yield of 130.33 t/ha, CCS % of 11.94 (commercial cane sugar) and yield of 15.59 t/ha. It is moderately resistant to red rot disease and tolerant to borers.
Coletânea Ludovicense de Psicologia - Volume 3
Authors: Zeidan Fernanda Tabita Barroso , Freire Fabiana Moreira Lima , Santos Alice Parentes da Silva , França João Victor Reis , Rates Alessandra Cristine Filgueiras
Published: June 2023

O presente livro possui importantes reflexões acerca dos fundamentos que permeiam os principais debates da Psicologia na contemporaneidade. Nele, os autores analisam com argúcia temas emergentes na conjuntura da atuação profissional, protagonizando análises indispensáveis ao cotidiano do(a) psicólogo. Sabe-se que a conjuntura atual requer esforços numerosos no que concerne a produção do conhecimento com a rigorosidade que o percurso científico pleiteia. No entanto, por se compreender a imprescindibilidade do papel na Psicologia na sociabilidade dos indivíduos, faz-se necessário entendê-la a partir de seu processo metodológico e, por sua inventividade, na aproximação com os profusos feitos da psique humana e seus rebatimentos à sociedade.
The Role of Kurdish Identity in Shaping Political Identity: A Case Study of Kurdish University Students in Rojhelat, Kurdistan-Iran
Authors: Mofidi Sabah , Aghapouri Jiyar
Published: June 2023

This paper examines the relationship between the political and ethno-national identity of Kurdish university students in Iranian Kurdistan, also known as Eastern Kurdistan or Rojhelat. It aims to investigate the ways in which the Kurdish identity contributes to and influences the formation of political identity among these students within the legal and political context of Rojhelat. The findings reveal a significant correlation between the Kurdish identity and the political identity of the students. However, despite the strong presence of Kurdish identity in the social sphere of Rojhelat, it remains largely invisible in the official or legal-political sphere of Iran. The paper argues that the existence of a non-democratic political regime in Iran, which has prioritized Farsi and Shiite identities, has imposed limitations and restrictions on the visibility and representation of other identities, including the Kurdish ethno-national identity, in the legal and political domains.
Benefits of Implementing Project-Based Learning in An English for Business Course
Authors: Chi Do Na
Published: June 2023

This paper reports on the benefits of Project-based learning (PBL) for the lecturer and the students in an English for Business course at a university in Vietnam. This qualitative study employs classroom observations of how the projects are carried out and interviews with five student representatives and the lecturer about the benefits of PBL. As most research focuses on how PBL develops learners’ language and project-related knowledge, this paper points out positive effects provided by PBL for personal, professional, and notably social development, which has been understudied in current literature. The findings showed that although the development existed in all three areas, it happened with a considerable disparity in which social development was surprisingly regarded by the learners as highly valuable. Besides, the lecturer in this study pointed to the benefits gained in terms of motivation and discipline-based knowledge. Based on a wide range of benefits provided by PBL, the study provides recommendations for a better implementation of PBL in EFL/ESP education so that learners’ successful experiences in their future careers can be further supported.
How to Deal and Negotiate with the Campus Environment? Female Students’ Experiences in Reconstructing Gender Identity
Authors: Mustofa Mustofa , Marijan Kacung , Romadhoni Mohammad , Setiawan Beni
Published: June 2023

Being an ‘ideal woman of Muslim version,’ or muslimah in Indonesia, is the expectation from any family, and studying at pesantren (Islamic boarding school) is an option. However, female students confronted cultural shock when switching to a campus environment and experienced identity mediation. Experiences of study and interaction with the campus environment as well as the confrontation of gender norms between different pesantren and university, require them to renegotiate the meaning of gender and reinterpret Islamic teachings to meet their developing identity needs. To enhance our comprehension of the potential impact of higher education on gender identity negotiations, this study researched three female students who graduated from pesantren and then continued their education at university. The researchers employed in-depth interviews, discussions, and sharing of experiences through essays to obtain comprehensive information. This study found that pesantren and campus create ­­­­­an environment for thinking development. Some took the middle path to become more moderate, and others even resisted the pesantren doctrine. It generates novel assumptions concerning gender rather than the two prevalent perspectives, traditionalists who preserve the old system or principles and feminists who battle for gender justice based on their interpretation. Therefore, it is suggested that pesantren begin to adapt to the curriculum and public-school materials relevant to the era. Preserving a conservative notion of gender will diminish interest in studying at the pesantren.
Study on smartphone addiction among the university students: A cross sectional survey-based stud
Authors: A. K. M. Rezwan  , Nasima Yasmin  , Kazi Abdullah  , Jayeta Mohonto  , Sharif Khan
Published: June 2023

University students almost universally use smartphones. The impact of smartphone addiction on academic performance is rarely studied among university students. In this study, the main objective was to explore the relationship between smartphone addiction and university enrollment. In order to collect the data, randomized sampling technique was used. To collect data a questionnaire was pretested and administered by an interviewer. The respondents' data were organized after collection. A data base was created in the computer using the software package Statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) Version 22.0. Among the 295 respondents, 81.7% of the respondents were addicted to smartphones based on the smartphone addiction scale (SPAS) and there was significant relationship found between genders, marital status and studying class with type of phone use, where p-values were 0.032, 0.028, and 0.043. Students at different universities were found to be addicted to smartphones in this study. Globally, particularly in developing countries such as Bangladesh, it has become an increasing public health issue.