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The Feasibility of West Sumatra Folklore as Indonesian Literature Teaching Material in High School
Authors: Fitrina Yulia , Hayati, M. Hum. Yenni , Muhardis Muhardis
Published: January 2024

Cultural and social values that exist in Indonesia need to be taught, considering that current technological advances have an impact on the reluctance of students to learn about cultural and social values. Therefore, Indonesian language and literature teachers should be able to present learning that is integrated with cultural and social values in Indonesia. The reading texts of folklore in Indonesian teaching materials generally come from various regions in Indonesia. Judging from various folklore documentation, West Sumatra is actually rich in folklore. Each region in West Sumatra has interesting folklore and contains educational values. Of course, to be used as teaching material, there needs to be a feasibility test on these folk tales. The origin of the selected folklore texts also varies, namely the Legend of Sabai Nan Aluih from Luhak Tanah Datar, the Legend of the Origin of Lake Maninjau from Luhak Agam, the Legend of Tuanku Taram from Luhak 50 Kota, the Legend of Batu Puti from Sijunjung and Lebai Malang from the Andalas area. The respondents of this study are two teachers of Indonesian Language and Literature at the six sample schools, namely SMAN 1 Banuhampu and SMAN 2 Tilatang Kamang from Agam Regency, SMAN 1 Pariangan and SMAN 1 Batipuah from Tanah Datar Regency, and SMAN 1 Suliki and SMAN 1 Harau from District 50 Kota. The teachers were given an instrument in the form of a questionnaire consisting of five questions for each folklore. As a result, there are five indicators to determine the feasibility of West Sumatra folklore used as teaching materials, namely the language of this folklore is easy to understand, appreciative, educates characters, develops imagination, interesting, and gets a "Good" category rating.Keyword: dance, ilau, cultural homogenization
Prototype Curriculum Design of Arabic Language Learning at MA Muhammadiyah Curup
Authors: Al Azimi Zulfadli , Syam Muhammad Nuruzzaman , Sholiha Amila
Published: January 2024

Curriculum standards that must be the same and a complicated assessment process make the school curriculum only theoretical. Actually, what schools need is a curriculum design that is applicable to use, especially in today's digital era. Through qualitative research methods, this study aims to describe a flexible and effective curriculum design in accordance with the scope, characteristics and competencies of students. The data were obtained by means of interviews, observations, and documentation studies at MA Muhammadiyah Curup. The results of this study state that the prototype curriculum design for learning Arabic is better oriented because it fits the needs of students.
Da’wah Message of Religous Pantun in Malay Pantun Published by Balai Pustaka
Authors: Purwanto Wachid Eko , Wulandari Yosi
Published: January 2024

In the 1920s, pantun became part of Islamic religious education in the archipelago. The aim of this study is to describe Islamic religious education in Pantun Melayu published by Balai Pustaka. This research method is descriptive qualitative. The research object of interest in this research is Islamic religious education in Pantun Melayu. Data was collected using reading and note-taking techniques and analyzed using content analysis based on the Islamic religious education data group in Pantun Melayu. The results of this study show that Islamic religious education in Pantun Melayu includes monotheism education, sharia education, moral education and education through Islamic stories. The five types of education in this pantun can be used as a medium for da'wah to strengthen the delivery of the message of Islamic education.
Using Online Media for Extensive Listening Practices: Students’ Self-Reflections from the Extensive Listening Logbook
Authors: Yusra Siti Rahimah , Hanifa Rizaldy
Published: January 2024

Despite the fact that technology and online media’s great contributions on extensive listening practices, students who are unaccustomed to such activities would find the practice challenging. The current study investigated 20 first-semester university students undertaking extensive listening practices which were recorded into logbooks. The researchers aimed to map out students’ reflections on challenges and satisfaction towards the media and listening practices under a descriptive qualitative research, utilizing document analysis. Results of data analysis shows that the freedom of choice given to students while undertaking extensive listening activities through online media brought positive responses on the overall students’ satisfaction on the listening practice. Nevertheless, the unsorted levels of difficulty, unfamiliar words, foreign accents, and speed of speech from the media became the barriers mostly encountered in understanding the language contents. Furthermore, unsatisfactory listening experiences were also reported by a few students. Thus, it is advisable that teachers who implement extensive listening practices to offer help for learners to be more aware of their current and future potential to make sure learning more efficiently. It is highly expected that through frequent interactions with the listening inputs from various sources, students would enhance their metacognitive strategies to have better control of their learning.
Needs Analysis of Cognitive Conflict Teaching Materials Integrated with Augmented Reality Alternative Energy Material
Authors: Husnuzan Metia Husra , Mufit Fatni
Published: January 2024

The development of cognitive conflict-based learning models can improve understanding of physics concepts and remediate students' misconceptions. Teaching materials are usually arranged in a complete and systematic manner based on the learning principles used by teachers and students in the learning process. Teaching materials are very systematic because they are arranged sequentially making it easier for students to use them. This study aims to determine the need for cognitive conflict teaching materials that are integrated with Augmented Reality (AR) so as to increase high school students' conceptual understanding of alternative energy materials. This type of research is preliminary research. The instrument used was a questionnaire to analyze the needs of learning devices and the implementation of physics learning as well as analysis of journals to analyze students' conceptual understanding of alternative energy materials. This test was administered to 122 students from two different schools, and to 2 physics teachers at different schools. Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results of the study state that learning in schools is still focused on teachers and teaching materials have not been integrated with Augmented Reality (AR). The results of the analysis of students' conceptual understanding journals on alternative energy material are still low and misconceptions occur. Therefore, from the results of preliminary research it is necessary to develop cognitive conflict-based physics teaching materials that are integrated with augmented reality technology according to the demands of 21st century learning.P
Development of Interactive Multimedia Based on ISpring Suite Integrated Prompting Question to Facilitate Students' Concept Understanding Ability
Authors: Putri Dini Aulia , Gusnedi Gusnedi
Published: January 2024

The 21st century has been characterized by great advances in science and technology. These developments have efficiently addressed many issues in the field of education, in the study of physics. Effective physics learning focuses on students' concept understanding. However, the reality is that students' concept understanding is low, especially in the material of traveling waves and stationary waves. The proposed solution is to develop interactive multimedia based on iSpring suite integrated with prompting questions. The purpose of this interactive multimedia is to determine its characteristics and validity. The type of research used is development research using the Plomp development model. Initial data was collected using a four tier diagnostic test and analysis of 2 interactive multimedia journals. The validity test was conducted by 5 lecturers of Physics FMPA UNP. The validity analysis results reached 0.85 valid category.
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH THE MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE WORK SERVICE CENTRE
Authors: Sabiruddin Sabiruddin , Basra Sri Meiweni , Yenis Muhammad , Zar Engky
Published: January 2024

Lack of education, low skill levels, the more competitive nature of the job market, laziness, a lack of discipline, a lack of drive to live, and a failure to uphold religious principles are all contributing factors to unemployment issues. The aforementioned factors have led the Pariaman City/Padang Pariaman Regency government to prioritize the skills of its human resources through the Motorcycle Mechanic Training program offered by the Pariaman City/Padang Pariaman Regency Job Training Center. In this study, various training obstacles such as individuals who attend training against their will, without knowing the direction and objectives to be met, without commitment, who merely show up to fill in time instead of finding another job, and so on were found at the Job Training Center of Pariaman City. To overcome the problems and obstacles that occur, the efforts made by the Job Training Center of Pariaman are to provide direction, motivation, and intensive assistance according to the needs of participants by the instructor. In addition, it also holds mental, physical, and disciplinary honing activities, provides external assistance by psychologists, and provides training and seminars related to job access in collaboration with private companies invited by the Job Training Center of Pariaman City, Padang Pariaman Regency. The training held can assist local governments in tackling unemployment problems in Padang Pariaman Regency.
Presidential Nominations from Active Cabinet Ministers: A Delicate Balance between the Interpretation of Constitutional Court Decisions and Political Interests
Authors: Zaini Ahmad , Jambunanda Ahmad Jamaludin , Ishom Muhammad , Sunardi Dedi , Pudoli Asep
Published: January 2024

The Constitutional Court’s Decision number 68/PUU-XX/2022 has sparked substantial debate among various societal factions. The controversy stems from the interpretation that the ruling potentially enables ministers to misuse their authority and exploit state resources for electoral advantages while running for President or Vice President, without necessitating resignation from their current position. This study seeks to discern the ramifications of the Constitutional Court's decision number 68/PUU-XX/2022 on the roles and authorities of ministers within a presidential government structure, and to scrutinize the decision from an Islamic law/siyasah perspective. This investigation adopts a descriptive qualitative approach, grounded in library research. The normative juridical methodology is employed, focusing on decision number 68/PUU-XX/2022. The study concludes that within the context of siyasah sharia, the decision could compel the nation’s leader (the President) to promulgate legal regulations that violate the principle of fairness between high-ranking and ordinary officials. However, the President risks being deemed unconstitutional if derivative regulations stemming from the decision are not enacted. Power abuse by state officials (ministers), partly driven by conflict of interest, is a critical concern. From the perspective of Islamic law/siyasah, the decision’s implications could potentially harm society and the government.
Examining the Legal Standing of IKN Authority Regulations within Indonesian’s Legislation System
Authors: Harry Setya Nugraha  , Al Arif M. Yasin , Fikri Mhd Zakiul
Published: January 2024

This study scrutinizes the status of the regulations enacted by the Nusantara Capital City Authority (IKN Authority) within the Indonesian legislative hierarchy, based on Law Number 3 of 2022, also known as the IKN Law. A normative research approach underpins this analysis, utilizing legislative and conceptual methodologies. The investigation concludes that the IKN Law’s Article 5 paragraph 6, was drafted to accommodate all regulations formulated by the IKN Authority. These regulations, born out of the authority's attribution, hold an equivalent standing to those issued by a minister, institution, or agency at the central level given that the IKN Authority is an institution at the ministerial level. Consequently, the formulation of these regulations adheres to the rules governing central-level regulations, with the Supreme Court conducting their review. The unique aspect is the subject matter, which relates to the governance structure of the IKN Authority. Moreover, the formulation of regulations by the IKN Authority should: 1) Define the IKN entity’s position as a unique regional government entity; 2) Outline the types of regulations to be enacted; 3) Clarify the source of authority, which is attribution-based; 4) Specify its position in the hierarchy, equivalent to Regional Regulations; 5) Detail the formulation process and treatment, aligning it with the creation of regional legal products; 6) Elucidate the subject matter of the Regulatory Authority; and 7) Highlight the review process, which can be escalated to the Supreme Court.
Overcoming Regulatory Hurdles in the Indonesian Crowdfunding Landscape
Authors: Noor Afif , Marzuki Ismail , Saputro Edy , Habib Muhammad Akmal
Published: January 2024

With the exponential rise in crowdfunding, several pertinent issues have come to the fore. These include unauthorized access to personal data, exorbitant interest rates for funding recipients, and investor fund security concerns. Other issues, such as aggressive debt collection practices and misuse of donated funds, also warrant attention. The underdeveloped state of crowdfunding regulations in Indonesia, which offers insufficient legal certainty and protection, is often blamed for these issues. Thus, a thorough examination of the legal and regulatory framework governing crowdfunding in Indonesia is crucial. This study scrutinizes the legal norms, identifies, and harmonizes the diverse regulations applicable to crowdfunding in Indonesia. The findings underscore the necessity for enhancements in the laws and regulations pertinent to crowdfunding. Key areas of focus should include establishing a legal status for crowdfunding platforms, setting fair interest rates, fortifying investor fund security mechanisms, penalizing illegal crowdfunding activities, and intensifying oversight of fund usage in donation-based crowdfunding schemes. Equally crucial is the imposition of penalties for regulatory breaches in crowdfunding, reflecting a genuine commitment towards ensuring justice and legal certainty in all crowdfunding transactions.
Addressing Campus Sexual Violence: A Collaborative Governance Approach to Legal Policy
Authors: Riwanto Agus , Harisudin M. Noor , - Sukarni Suryaningsih , Firmandiaz Viddy
Published: January 2024

Campus sexual violence is a pervasive issue affecting institutions worldwide, with a concerning upward trend in reported incidents. This article scrutinizes legal policies and the efficacy of collaborative governance in mitigating this pervasive problem. The model of collaborative governance, a globally recognized legal policy approach, is at the heart of this study. Utilizing socio-legal research methods, the article employs comparative legal and conceptual legal approaches, drawing from secondary literature sources. The study reveals that the implementation of legal policies and collaborative governance can significantly curb campus sexual violence in Indonesia. This can be achieved by actively engaging both academic community and the wider public. By drawing lessons from countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, Canada and the United Kingdom, Indonesia can replicate their success in reducing campus sexual crimes. These measures include the creation of legal policies, establishing partnerships with central and local governments, and fostering collaborative governance. Key initiatives that have proven effective in these countries include the development of service guidelines that prioritize victim and survivor protection, amplified anti-sexual violence campaigns on campuses, and the promotion of sexual violence awareness education. The establishment of a National Campus Sexual Assault Commission to evaluate the enforcement of educational ministerial regulations and religious affairs ministerial regulations in preventing and addressing campus sexual violence is also recommended. This article offers valuable insights for policymakers in their efforts to devise effective legal strategies to prevent sexual violence on campus.
HUBUNGAN USIA MENARCHE, STATUS GIZI, ASUPAN KALSIUM DAN ZAT BESI DENGAN KEJADIAN DYSMENORRHEA (NYERI HAID) PADA REMAJA PUTRI DI SMPN 1 PABUARAN KAB. SERANG
Authors: Mulyani Ira Suci , Amaliah Lili , Perdana Fachruddin
Published: January 2024

Adolescence, especially Junior High School (SMP) age, is the early age of adolescents experiencing puberty for women which is marked by menstruation, often pain is felt when that period occurs, many factors influence this pain, one of which is nutrient intake and calcium. This study aims to determine the relationship between menarche age, nutritional status, calcium, and iron intake with the incidence of dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) at SMPN 1 Pabuaran. The research design used is a correlation descriptive study with a cross sectional approach. The research results obtained using the Spearman Rank test showed that the relationship between age and the incidence of dysmenorrhea had a p-value of 0.789> 0.05, so the result was that there was no relationship between age and the incidence of dysmenorrhea, then the relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of dysmenorrhea obtained a p-value of 0.806> 0.05 means there is no relationship, then the relationship between calcium and the incidence of dysmenorrhea obtained a p-value of 0.000 <0.05, where the result is a relationship between iron intake with dysmenorrhea. From the results of the study it was found that there was no relationship between age and nutritional status and from the calcium and iron variables there was a relationship with a p-value <0.05.Keywords: Age of menarche, nutritional status, iron, calcium, dysmenorrhea, young women, menstrual pain
HUBUNGAN SCREEN TIME, KEBIASAAN MAKAN JUNK FOOD, AKTIVITAS FISIK DENGAN KEJADIAN OBESITAS PADA REMAJA DI MAN 14 JAKARTA TIMUR
Authors: Rezeki Sri , Suryaalamsah Inne Indraaryani
Published: January 2024

Based on the results of the 2018 Basic Health Research, the prevalence of adolescents aged 15 years who have central obesity is 31.0%. Obesity occurs due to the income of certain population groups, and eating habits that have begun to shift to disproportionate foods such as low carbohydrate, high fat and low fiber foods, as well as less physical activity caused by busyness and screen time. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between screen time, junk food eating habits and physical activity with obesity in teenagers at MAN 14 East Jakarta. The research was conducted in May 2023 at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 14 East Jakarta with a sample size of 57 respondents aged 16 - 17 years. The sampling technique uses simple random sampling. This research uses quantitative research methods with a cross sectional design. Data were collected using a screen time questionnaire, for junk food eating habits using the FFQ and physical activity using the physical activity level (PAL), then the data was analyzed using the chisquare test. The results of the study showed that there was a relationship between screen time (p= 0.000), junk food eating habits (p= 0.000), and physical activity (p= 0.032) with the incidence of obesity in adolescents. It is hoped that MAN 14 East Jakarta students can increase physical activity and reduce screen time habits and consumption of junk foodKeywords physical activity, Junk food, Screen Time, Obesity
A remissziós fázis összehasonlítása gyermek- és felnőttkorban kezdődő 1-es típusú diabéteszben
Authors: Tóth Anna , Schandl László , Kis János Tibor , Winkler Gábor
Published: January 2024

Az 1-es típusú diabetes mellitus manifesztációját követően megkezdett korai és adekvát inzulinterápia során előfordulhat, hogy a hasnyálmirigy még működő béta-sejtjei képesek újra inzulint szekretálni. Ezt nevezzük remissziós fázisnak. Ebben az időszakban a javuló szigetsejt-működés eredményeként gyógyszeres kezelés nélkül (teljes remisszió), vagy alacsony inzulindózisok mellett (részleges remisszió) is kielégítő glikémiás kontroll biztosítható. A reziduális inzulinszekréció hosszabb távú fenntartása mind az anyagcsere-kisiklások mérséklése, mind a késői szövődmények megelőzése tekintetében meghatározó jelentőségű. Számos adat igazolja, hogy e remissziós szakasz időbeli viszonyai és jellemzői a gyermek‑, illetve felnőttkori kezdetű esetek tekintetében különböznek. A közlemény áttekinti a remissziós fázis diagnosztikus kritériumait, epidemiológiai jellemzőit, valamint jellegzetességeit a gyermek- és felnőttkorban kezdődő kórformákban.
Experimental program for the formation of transversal competencies of future teachers in the educational environment of the Pedagogical University
Authors: Halitsan Olha , Palamariuk Vasyl
Published: January 2024

The article reveals the theoretical aspect of the problem of the formation of transversal competencies of future teachers. The material contains a presentation of a pilot program for the formation of transversal competencies of future teachers. The purpose of the study was to highlight the category of "transversal competencies" and develop a plan for a pilot (experimental) program for the formation of transversal competencies of future teachers in the educational environment of the pedagogical university. The study was performed using the following methods: synthesis of information contained in the scientific literature; systematization of the author’s positions of scientists who studied the category of "transversal competencies"; represent the plan of the experimental (pilot) program for the formation of transversal competencies of future teachers in the educational environment of the pedagogical university. Analysis of scientific sources allowed to fix that transversal competencies are characterized by the following features: integral interdisciplinary and territorial transferability; be able to form both in a professional and in a personal environment; dependence on social and interpersonal relations; cross-culturality and cross-functionality in the study; the possibility of development in mixed learning; active communication and interactive character; significance for the production of the "Life-long learning" system. The content of the category "transversal competencies" (for Kopus, Babiy) as a system complex of instrumental (practical-realizable), interpersonal (individually generated) and system (integral) competencies that implement the parameter of transfer (transfer) of the system of acquired knowledge, skills and skills of the individual into the plane of solving professional and pedagogical tasks and situations of educational practice on the basis of introduction of individual metacognitive and professional potential of the person.
Practice-oriented training of future Computer Science teachers
Authors: Pavlova Nataliia
Published: January 2024

The article reveals the purpose of practical work on the methods of teaching Computer Science, investigates their place in the curriculum, the processes of their organization during the professional training of students in the educational and professional program "Secondary Education (Computer Science)". General secondary education institutions need a Computer Science teacher who has active knowledge of computer science and methods of teaching it, the ability to organize and effectively implement the educational process, alongside the willingness to develop as a person and as a specialist. Theoretical, empirical, and statistical research methods are used. Practice-oriented training combines educational and cognitive, professional and practical, research- and development-centred activities, solving pedagogical situations and methodological problems, integrating the knowledge of computer science, pedagogy, psychology, theory and methods of teaching. An important place in solving this problem is occupied by laboratory and practical work within the discipline "Methods of teaching computer science", which are defined as forms of organization of education in higher education institutions and as methods of professional training aimed at future teachers of Computer Science. The purpose of these forms of education is to train teachers who are able to: perform methodological activities in the design, organization and implementation of the educational process in Computer Science; use forms, means, methods and techniques of teaching students appropriately; develop author's educational and didactic materials for curricula and model programs; develop comprehensively. The conditions for effective practice-oriented training are the reproduction of the process of performing professional duties by a teacher, the use of active teaching methods, as well as the cooperation of the subjects of the educational process. The prospect is to find effective methods of involving students in modelling the professional actions of a teacher, developing methodological cases.
Effectiveness of Fermented Coffee Cherry Liquid Extract on Preference of Coffee Berry Borer (Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari) at Coffee Plantation
Authors: Rasiska Siska , Widiantini Fitri , Nadhira Nadhira
Published: January 2024

Coffee Berry Borer (Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari) are the major pest of coffee crops that can cause damage up to 40 percent. One attempt to control CBB was to use an attractant from the coffee cherry, whose potential can be enhance by fermentation. Fermented coffee will produce metabolites, such as lactic acid, ethanol, and ethyl acetate, which can increase the complexity of the aroma. The study aims to determine the effect of the fermented coffee cherry liquid extract on  CBB attractiveness, assess the intensity of the CBB attack, and other insects trapped. The method used in this research is an experiment designed in groups at the site of people’s coffee plantations, Sindangsari Village, Sukasari-Sumedang District. The treatment in this study was a fermented coffee cherry liquid extract, with a volume of aquadest (150ml), 90ml, 120ml, and 150ml, thus obtaining 9 treatments, and each repeated 3 times. Other insects trapped was identified in Pest Laboratory-Universitas Padjadjaran. The results showed that the treatment of wet fermented coffee cherry liquid extract and the volume of 120ml and 150ml could trap CBB better than the other treatments, but did not affect the intensity of CBB attack on coffee plants. Other trapped insects were dominanted by the Coleoptera order of the Staphillinidae family that acted as predators and Diptera of the Drosophillidae family wich acted like herbivores. Thus, fermented coffee fruit liquid extract can be used as a CBB attractant, but its use for the purpose of controlling CBB needs to be well designed so that it does not have a negative impact on natural enemies or other non-target insects.
Study of starch hydrolysis by α–amylasefrom porcine pancreas with deactivation of enzyme
Authors: Miłek Justyna , Grubecki Ireneusz , Tomczak Wirginia
Published: January 2024

The demand of energy and the search for alternative energy sources are the reason why scientists are interested in starch hydrolysis. The aim of the work was to experimental study of the hydrolysis of starch by α–amylase from porcine pancreas with α–amylase deactivation. Based on the experiments data, the parameters of starch hydrolysis by α– amylase with deactivation of enzyme was estimated. A mathematical model of temperature impact on the activity of α–amylase from porcine pancreas was used. It has been estimated that the activation energy Ea and the deactivation energy Ed were equal to 66 ± 4 kJ/mol and 161 ± 12 kJ/mol, respectively. Additionally, specific constant of starch hydrolysis k 0 and specific constant of α–amylase deactivation k d0 were calculated. The optimum temperature Topt equal to 318 ± 0.5 K was obtained from mathematical model. The obtained values of Ea, Ed, k 0 and k d0 parameters were used to the model starch hydrolysis by α–amylase from porcine pancreas at 310 K and 333 K.
The CO2 Capture System with a Swing Temperature Moving Bed
Authors: Kozak-Jagieła Ewa , Rerak Monika , Zima Wiesław , Cebula Artur , Grądziel Sławomir , Mondino Giorgia , Blom Richard , Nord Lars O. , Skjervold Vidar T.
Published: January 2024

The reduction in CO2 emissions is now a very popular topic. According to the International Energy Agency, CO2 emitted in 2021 was 6% more than that emitted in 2020. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is gaining popularity as a possible solution to climate change. Experts estimate that industry and power plants will be responsible for 19% of total CO2 emissions by 2050. This paper presents the design of a semi-industrial-scale system for CO2 capture based on the moving bed temperature swing adsorption technology. According to the results of laboratory tests conducted by the SINTEF industry, this technology demonstrates high capture efficiency (>85%). The CO2 capture medium involved in adsorption is activated carbon passing through individual sections (cooling, heating, adsorption), where CO2 is bonded and then released. The heat and mass transfer processes are realised on the developed stand. The heat exchangers use steam and water as the heating/cooling medium. The paper reviews the existing solutions and describes the developed in-house design of heat exchangers that will ensure heat transfer conditions being a trade-off between economic and efficiency-related issues of the CO2 capture process. The designed test stand will be installed in a Polish power plant and is expected to meet the method energy intensity target, set at ≤ 2.7 MJ/kg CO2, with a capture efficiency exceeding 85%. The aim of the work was to develop and solve technical problems that would lead to the construction of a CO2 capture station with parameters mentioned above. This stand uses an innovative method where CO2 is captured by contacting the fluid (gases) with solid particles. The heat exchange associated with the heating and cooling of the adsorbent had to be solved. For this purpose, heat exchangers were designed with high thermal efficiency and to prevent the formation of mounds.
Elementary Number Theory Problems. Part XII – Primes in Arithmetic Progression
Authors: Grabowski Adam
Published: January 2024

In this paper another twelve problems from W. Sierpiński’s book “250 Problems in Elementary Number Theory” are formalized, using the Mizar formalism, namely: 42, 43, 51, 51a, 57, 59, 72, 135, 136, and 153–155. Significant amount of the work is devoted to arithmetic progressions.
Tarski Geometry Axioms. Part V – Half-planes and Planes
Authors: Coghetto Roland , Grabowski Adam
Published: January 2024

In the article, we continue the formalization of the work devoted to Tarski’s geometry – the book “Metamathematische Methoden in der Geometrie” by W. Schwabhäuser, W. Szmielew, and A. Tarski. We use the Mizar system to formalize Chapter 9 of this book. We deal with half-planes and planes proving their properties as well as the theory of intersecting lines.
Evaluation of solid-phase panreactivity with negative direct antiglobulin testing
Authors: Little J.T. , Blackall D.P.
Published: January 2024

Solid-phase red cell adherence (SPRCA) is a sensitive platform for antibody detection, but nonspecific reactions may occur. One pattern of apparent nonspecific reactivity is a panagglutinin with a negative direct antiglobulin test (DAT). The purpose of this study was to define the clinical characteristics of patients with these nonspecific reactions and their associated serologic findings. Twenty patients with panreactive SPRCA testing results were identified between November 2022 and May 2023. In addition to panagglutinins, these patients had (1) a negative polyethylene glycol (PEG) antibody detection test, (2) a negative PEG autocontrol, and (3) a negative DAT. The strength of SPRCA panreactivity and the results of eluate testing (by tube and SPRCA) were studied. Clinical characteristics of patients included age, sex, and primary diagnosis. Each patient was also assessed for evidence of hemolysis. Fourteen female and six male patients were evaluated (average age 44 years). Primary diagnoses included pregnancy (n = 10), acute bleeding (n = 4), orthopedic (n = 3), and other (n = 3). There was no clinical or laboratory evidence of hemolysis. The predominant strength of SPRCA panreactivity was evenly distributed across reaction grades (1+ to 3+). Fifty-five percent of the eluates tested in PEG showed panreactivity, consistent with warm-reactive autoantibodies, while 85 percent of eluates tested by SPRCA were panreactive. Six discrepant cases, in which PEG eluate testing was negative and solid-phase eluate testing showed panreactivity, were associated with weak solid-phase plasma panreactivity (1+). In addition, the reactivity strengths of the eluates tested by SPRCA were invariably more strongly reactive than those eluates tested in PEG. Panagglutination is a distinct SPRCA-only plasma reactivity pattern. Despite a negative PEG tube and DAT, most panagglutinins are warm-reactive autoantibodies. Fortunately, these “interfering” panagglutinins do not appear to be clinically significant and are easily managed by an alternative testing method such as PEG.
Response of Fresh-Cut Iceberg Lettuce to Fumigation with Botanical Essential Oils
Authors: Grzegorzewska Maria , Szczech Magdalena , Kowalska Beata , Wrzodak Anna
Published: January 2024

The study was conducted on iceberg lettuce ‘Ice Wave F1’. The effect of prestorage treatment with seven essential oils (EOs) of rosemary, peppermint, basil, thyme, marjoram, lemon, and oregano on the quality of cut lettuce was evaluated. The lettuce was fumigated with EOs for two hours in airtight containers. Two concentrations of EOs were used: 16.7 μL·L−1 and 33.3 μL·L−1. Fumigation with rosemary and thyme EOs lowered the browning of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce and thus the deterioration of its appearance during six days of storage. Lettuce fumigated with thyme EO scored relatively high in sensory quality and consumer acceptability. Lettuce fumigated with rosemary EO was characterized by high intensity of aroma and herbal flavor, significantly lowering its sensory rating. Marjoram EO at a dose of 16.7 μL·L−1 resulted in the fastest browning of lettuce cut surface and relatively reduced the market value during storage. Other EOs had no significant effect on the quality of cut lettuce during shelf life. It was also found that fumigation did not change bacteria, fungi, and mold populations on fresh-cut iceberg lettuce during short-term storage. The results obtained in the study showed that fumigation with thyme oil at a concentration of 33.3 μL·L−1 is most recommended for use in the storage of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce, but implementing these results into practice requires further research.
Detection and Molecular Characterization of Peach Latent Mosaic Viroid Isolates Infecting Stone Fruit Trees in Poland
Authors: Cieślińska Mirosława
Published: January 2024

Field surveys were carried out to assess the incidence of peach latent mosaic viroid in nine orchards of stone fruit trees in four growing regions of Poland. Forty of 119 peaches, six of 37 apricots, five of eight nectarines and one of four plums trees tested positive by RT-PCR for this viroid. Most of the infected stone fruit trees did not show any symptoms. Leaf yellow mosaic was only noticed on ‘Maycrest’ peach and ‘Saturn’ nectarine trees, and additional symptoms of cracked fruits with corky sutures and enlarged pits were observed on one ‘Maycrest’ tree. One or two isolates from each orchard and each species of infected tree were selected, and together, 11 isolates of peach latent mosaic viroid were used for genetic analyses. The nucleotide sequence similarity of selected isolates found in Poland was 93.6–100%. They shared 82.0–98.8% similarity with the viroid strains from different hosts and geographical regions. The phylogenetic analysis led to the clustering of all isolates detected during this study in the most numerous represented subgroup II-A, composed of peach latent mosaic viroid strains originating from different geographic regions and host plants. Although Polish isolates were clustered in the same subgroup, some differed in length and nucleotide sequences. It was shown that the genetic variability of isolates found in Poland was unrelated to the regions of their origin. A positive signal was obtained in dot-blot hybridization of all analyzed 11 isolates.
The Use of Hydrogen Peroxide and Silver Nanoparticles in Horticulture
Authors: Orlikowski Leszek , Sas-Paszt Lidia , Wojdyła Adam , Orlikowska Teresa
Published: January 2024

Both hydrogen peroxide and silver can oxidize organic and inorganic molecules, and this causes them to affect the metabolism of living organisms in many ways. The paper presents examples of the impact of H2O2 and silver on stimulating plant growth and development and increasing plants’ resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. The most underlined proposal for application in horticulture is the control of microorganisms during cultivating and storing vegetables, fruits, and flowers, aiming to replace synthetic pesticides. Preparations containing H2O2, silver, or both components can be widely used in horticulture for plant protection, in the form of spraying and soaking seedlings, to protect them during the time of storage, for disinfecting tubers, bulbs, and rhizomes before planting, for fogging potatoes and root vegetables during storage, for quick healing of wounds on the roots and aboveground parts of plants, after cutting and in the case of frost damage and injuries caused by winds, for disinfecting seeds, and, as stimulants of plant development and inducers of resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. However, their practical use depends on obtaining the legislator’s consent for their broader use in horticultural production.
On the Assessment of Actual Compressive Strength of Concrete in Reinforced Columns: Influence of Core Diameter and Slenderness Ratio
Authors: Benidir Adel , Debbakh Said , Chaibeddra Siham
Published: January 2024

This paper studies the influence of core diameters and slenderness ratio on the assessment of the actual compressive strength of concrete on reinforced-concrete elements. The experiment consists of the preparation of three reinforced concrete columns and the extraction of cores to carry out both destructive (core diameter of 64 mm, 79 mm, and 103 mm) and non-destructive tests. The non-destructive test deals with the propagation of elastic and compressive waves by deriving the ultrasound pulse velocities. The results show that the assessment of the compressive strength of concrete depends strongly on the diameter of cores and the extraction zones. Furthermore, the derivation of the actual compressive strength by referring to the compressive strengths of the cores with a diameter of 64 mm shows a stringent appearance of a size effect. More interestingly, valuable details about the correlation between the concrete compressive strength assessment based on destructive and non-destructive tests are also presented.
Impact of Passive Design Strategies on Environment, Cooling and Lighting Energy Demand. A Weighted Least Squares-Based Approach
Authors: Boukarta Soufiane
Published: January 2024

The energy transition requires optimal knowledge of the thermal behaviour of different passive strategies. This paper explores the impact of 28 variables representing 4 shading devices, 5 external wall compositions (U
w), 3 window types (U
w), 4 window-to-wall ratios (WWR), 4 types of climates represented by 4 cities, and 8 orientations. Applying the Latin hypercube sampling method, a campaign of 300 dynamic thermal simulations is performed to assess the impact of the variables selected using the weighted generalised linear regression method for the energy demand for air conditioning, the energy demand for lighting, and the environmental impact expressed in kg of CO2. The model of energy demand for cooling (R² = 0.951) shows that the weather data is the variable that most explains energy demand, followed by the glazing ratio, the thermal characteristics of external walls, and shading devices. The model explaining the energy demand for lighting (R² = 0.945) shows that the WWR and shading devices, the weather data, and the orientation, influence the energy demand for lighting. Finally, the model explaining the embodied carbon footprint (kg of CO2) (R² = 0.989) shows that external walls and window type are the main influencing factors. Finally, the best combination for balancing the cooling-lighting-embodied carbon balance equation is discussed.
Rektorers syn på nyutexaminerade lärare
Authors: Collberg Philippe , Lindh Christina , Lundberg Adrian
Published: January 2024

Lärares yrkesinträde är en krävande process och ses oftast som en utmanande tid. Syftet med forskningsprojektet, som är finansierat av Malmö universitet, Lunds universitet och Högskolan i Kristianstad, är att bättre förstå det eventuella glappet mellan den kompetens som lärarutbildningen ger och de faktiska krav som läraryrket ställer. I rapporten presenteras tre Q-metodologiska delstudier om hur rektorer i förskola, grundskola och gymnasieskola karakteriserar nyutexaminerade lärare. Ur projektets delstudier framkommer behovet av en synvända på nyutexaminerades möte med yrkespraktiken. Bland annat föreslår projektet att se lärares yrkesinträde som en egen fas i lärares professionsutveckling och att erkänna den som en fortsättning på deras grundutbildning.
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease among type-2 diabetic patients in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Bahrani Ibrahim , Mahdi Husain , Aljabr Qasem , AlHaddad Sajjad , Khalaf Mohammed , Olayan Ali , Eid Ola , Shakhiss Fatimah , Ghafli Azhar
Published: January 2024

Objective:
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia and identify its associated risk factors.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, from September, 2022 till June, 2023. The study population consisted of type-2 diabetic patients aged 18 to 65 years who were not previously diagnosed with CKD and who were currently receiving follow-ups at primary healthcare clinics in Al-Ahsa. Data were collected from 33,000 patient records using a randomized sampling technique, resulting in a final sample size of 190 eligible participants. The glycated hemoglobin (HBA1C) levels were used to assess the diagnoses and status of DM, and the glomerular filtration rates (GFRs), microalbuminuria, and blood urea nitrogen-to-creatinine ratios were used to diagnose CKD.
Results:
The study included 190 type 2 diabetic patients aged 18 to 65 years. The prevalence of CKD was 41.1%, with 33.2% patients having mild to moderately decreased GFRs. Male patients had a higher prevalence of decreased GFRs compared with females. Obesity, particularly grade II obesity, and hypertension were significantly associated with increased albuminuria. Patients receiving both oral hypoglycemic drugs and insulin had a higher prevalence of decreased GFRs compared with those on insulin alone.
Conclusion:
The prevalence of CKD among type 2 diabetic patients in Al-Ahsa was high, and CKD was found to be associated with several risk factors. Healthcare providers should prioritize routine CKD screenings for type 2 diabetic patients, particularly for those with additional risk factors.
Is there a systemic analgesic effect of local anesthetics after peripheral ALR? Observation during a comparative study of three analgesic techniques for the treatment of rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee
Authors:   Associate professor in anesthesia and intensive care, Ferhat ABBAS university of Sétif, CHU Sétif, Algeria, Laouamri Okba
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study was to compare the sensory block time of spinal anesthesia and the incidence of headache between two groups each receiving a peripheral locoregional analgesia technique and a group without ALR in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery of the knee
DNA Fingerprinting: A Milestone in Forensic Science
Authors:   Mathematics, Kinnaird College For Women, Shahid Samya
Published: January 2024

The successful interpretation of DNA in forensic science is contingent upon the significance of the evidence found at a crime scene and the availability of suitable reference samples.
Does Social Participation Modify the Association between Depression and Cognitive Functioning among Older Adults in China? A Secondary Analysis based on CHARLS
Authors:   Columbia University, Ma Xinyue
Published: January 2024

Background: Cognitive impairment and depression significantly affect the mental health of older Chinese adults. While previous studies highlighted the positive impact of social participation on cognitive functioning and depression, research on its specific types and their influence on the depression-cognitive relationship is limited.
Understanding Resistance to Honoring VSED Advance Directives in Dementia Patients: A Cross-Sectional Provider Survey
Authors:   Columbia University, R Strand Gianna
Published: January 2024

The prerogative to refuse life-sustaining and life-prolonging interventions via an advance directive is an established legal, ethical, and moral right. Controversy remains as to whether patients with dementia have an equivocal right to refuse assisted feeding at the end of life through an advance directive made when the patient had decision-making capacity.
Two Rare Mutations in Cases of Late-Onset cblC type
Authors:   University Of Foggia, D’Ambrosio Maria Francesca
Published: January 2024

These cases suggest that even if combined methylmalonic aciduria with homocystinuria is a rare entity, its identification is essential so as to allow the initiation of an effective early treatment to avoid the pathophysiological progression and the serious clinical consequences of this disease, even in cases of late-onset cblC
Assessment of Patients Radiation Doses during Computed Tomography Chest Imaging Examination: Propose Diagnostic Reference Level
Authors:   Department Of Radiology, Peter Ekwulugwo Ojike
Published: January 2024

Wide variation in mean doses are noted across the region. Therefore, the chest CT examination practice within the region is optimized
Brain Endothelial Cells as Potential Therapeutic Targets in Neurological Diseases
Authors:   Laboratorio De Reprogramación Celular, Estudillo Enrique
Published: January 2024

Brain homeostasis highly depends on Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) function and integrity. BBB displays some changes as individuals age, and brain endothelium damage has a key role in the pathology of neurological diseases such as ischemic stroke and neurodegenerative disorders