bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formulation and Charaterization of Antifungal Drug Microemulsion Hydrogel for Topical Drug Delivery
Authors: Thaker Vamakshi , Tahilani Praveen
Published: June 2022

Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antimycotic drug, Candida albicans as well as other fungal infections are typically treated with this drug. “Clinical clotrimazole seems to be a topical therapy treating tineapedis (athlete's foot), vulvovaginal candidiasis, and oropharyngeal candidiasis.” That is a synthetic azole antimycotic. It inhibits fungal growth by decreasing the production of ergosterol. Clotrimazole has become a medication of interest for a variety of illnesses, including sickle cell anaemia, malaria, and some cancers, in addition to its antimycotic properties. It's been mixed with other molecules as well, to create clotrimazole compounds with enhanced pharmacological effectiveness, including such metals. Numerous novel pharmaceutical formulations enabling variable releases are also being developed. Clotrimazole is a well-tolerated, little-adverse drug, however certain immune compromised individuals are developing treatment resistance. Clotrimazole's pharmaceutical chemistry, use, and pharmacology are discussed in this study.
A Pharmacological Review on Orchid Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Doon) Soo
Authors: Jodh Rahul , Tawar Mukund , Burange Prashant , Malviya Vedanshu
Published: June 2022

In The family Orchidaceae, The plant Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soo, is recognized worldwide for its multi-fold benefits. Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soo Traditionally it used to cure various diseases like dysentery, diarrhoea, chronic fever, cough, stomach-ache, wounds, cuts, burns, fractures, general weakness. Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Doon) Soo frequently known as Hatajari and Salampanja in the region of Himalaya. Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Doon) Soo is a terrestrial orchid found in moderate climate in the alpine and sub-alpine region Indian Himalaya from 2800-4200 m above from sea level its Occurrence also present in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan In India, it predominantly found in region of Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Doon) Soo is collected chaotically from nature due to its high economic demand. the plant consist of different active compound which are responsible for various activity attributed on the plant. the present review emphasis on pharmacological activity of Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Doon) Soo which is establish by different authors.
A Review on Transdermal Drug Delivery System
Authors: Durga K. Naga , P. Bhuvaneswari , B. Hemalatha , K. Padmalatha
Published: June 2022

Nowadays about 74% of drugs are taken orally and are found not to be as effective as required. To improve such characters transdermal drug delivery system was emerged. Drug delivery through the skin to attain a systemic effect of a drug is commonly known as transdermal drug delivery and differs from traditional topical drug delivery. Transdermal drug delivery systems (TDDS) are dosage forms involves drug transport to viable epidermal and or dermal tissues of the skin for local therapeutic effect while a very major fraction of drug is transported into the systemic blood circulation. The adhesive of the transdermal drug delivery system is critical to the safety, efficacy and quality of the product. Topical administration of therapeutic agents offers many advantages over conventional oral and invasive methods of drug delivery. Several important advantages of transdermal drug delivery are limitation of hepatic first pass metabolism, enhancement of therapeutic efficiency and maintenance of steady plasma level of the drug. This review article provides an overview of advantages and disadvantages, factors affecting transdermal drug delivery, components and types of transdermal drug delivery, methods of preparation and methods of evaluation.
Impact of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) on Suicidal ideation among attempted suicide patients in Dhanvantri Critical Care Centre at Erode
Authors: W Sampoornam.
Published: June 2022

Context: Suicide attempts cause serious emotional, physical, and economic impacts. Suicidal ideations (SI), often called suicidal thoughts or ideas, is a broad term used to describe a range of contemplations, wishes and preoccupations with death and suicide. Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a type of therapy that helps to identify irrational beliefs and negative thought patterns that may lead to emotional or behavioural issues. Methods: The research design selected for the present study was pre experimental design, where one group pretest posttest design was adopted. The present study was conducted in Dhanvantri Critical Care Centre at Erode. The total sample size was 50 suicide patients. The investigator selected the subjects by adopting purposive sampling technique. The background variables and clinical variables were assessed. The level of suicidal ideation was assessed by using suicidal ideation questionnaire. REBT sessions were conducted for the period of 4 weeks. Face to face sessions and subsequent follow up sessions were conducted. Posttest was conducted by using the same assessment tool. Results: The study findings revealed that administration of REBT were highly significant in the reduction of suicidal ideation among attempted suicide patients.
POEMS Syndrome- A Literature Review
Authors: S Sarawad Shivaleela
Published: June 2022

The goal of this review is to give you the most up-to-date information on POEMS syndrome. The authors conducted a literature search of available sources explaining POEMS syndrome, with a special focus on syndrome, and compared and evaluated significant findings. POEMS syndrome is linked to a category of illnesses known as monoclonal gammopathies or plasma cell dyscrasias, according to the findings of this study. These illnesses are defined by the uncontrolled proliferation of a single clone (monoclonal) of plasma cells, resulting in an abnormal buildup of M-proteins (also known as immunoglobulin) in the blood, which has a severe impact on the patients' and their families' quality of life. As a result, early and proper diagnosis and treatment are required to lessen or even eliminate the patient's symptoms and social burden1.
O V CONGRESSO DO PCB E O DEBATE SOBRE A ESTRATÉGIA NACIONAL-DEMOCRÁTICA
Authors:   CAIO CESAR ANDRADE, ROSA COSTA RICARDO
Published: June 2022

The search for the strategy of the Brazilian Revolution mobilized intense debates inside the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB) at the turn of the 1950s to the 1960s. At this period, the communists had a great influence with the working class and the intellectuals, which accredited them as an important political force in society. Brazil was passing through a moment of great economic and social transformations, making even more complex the task of analyzing correctly the movement of reality and pointing out the paths to the action of the proletariat. Nevertheless, most of the protagonists of this discussion agreed that the central contradictions of Brazilian social formation were related to the lag imposed by imperialism and by large property. Therefore, despite the very difficult internal struggle between the PCB leaders, it is possible to affirm that the main divergences were included in the same National-Democratic Strategy. That is, the issues that stimulated the controversies among the communists did not necessarily concern the character of the Brazilian Revolution in that particular conjuncture, but rather to its subjects and the possibility of a peaceful way.
Plant-animal interactions
Authors: Escobar-Bravo Rocío , Rusman Quint , Souza Camila
Published: June 2022

Hosted by New Phytologist Advisor, Christelle Robert, University of Bern.

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- Rocío Escobar-Bravo, author of [Leafminer attack accelerates the development of soil-dwelling conspecific pupae via plant-mediated changes in belowground volatiles](https://nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/nph.17966)

- Quint Rusman, author of [Flowers prepare thyselves: Leaf and root herbivores induce specific changes in floral phytochemistry with consequences for plant interactions with florivores](https://nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nph.17931)

- Camila Souza, author of [Plant-centred sampling estimates higher beta diversity of interactions than pollinator-based sampling across habitats](https://nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nph.17334)
Primary diffuse large b-cell lymphoma presenting as a chest wall mass: A case report
Authors: Huy Trinh Le , Manh Pham Duy
Published: June 2022

Chest wall lymphoma is a rare entity and often confused with the more common sarcoma. We report a case of diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma patient presented with a sole chest wall mass. Chest computed tomography revealed an abnormal mass with well-defined borders below the pectoralis major muscle with contrast enhancement. The excisional biopsy revealed diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, confirmed by immunohistochemistry. The patient was then treated with six cycles of R-CHOP and achieved complete response. She is currently free from malignancy for 12 months after treatment. This paper illustrates the rarity of this entity, the need for distinguishing it from sarcoma, and briefly reviews its current management.
Associated factors of depressive symptoms in patients with erectile dysfunction
Authors: Bac Nguyen Hoai , Tuan Nguyen Van
Published: June 2022

The presence of depression in patients with erectile dysfunction not only worsened the condition but also makes its management more complicated. We conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate several factors associated with depression of 131 patients with erectile dysfunction at Hanoi Medical University Hospital. The depression rate of the subjects was 45.8%. Compared with the non-depressive group, the patients with depression had a lower mean age (39 ± 13.3 and 50 ± 14.1 years old, p < 0.001) and a greater frequency of masturbation (0.6 ± 1 and 0.1 ± 0.5 times/week, p = 0.001). The factors that correlate with the severity of depression on the PHQ-9 scale were age and masturbation frequency (r = -0.352 and 0.346, p < 0.001). The factors associated with depression include age under 40 (OR = 5.15, p < 0.001), single (OR = 6.53, p < 0.001), masturbation (OR = 5.02, p = 0.001) and the sudden onset of erectile dysfunction (OR = 2.36, p = 0.03). The results show that depression occurs in patients with erectile dysfunction at a relatively high rate, therefore, depression needs to be screened for this group of patients, especially those with risk factors.
Androgenic properties of “Dong Trung Ha Thao Sapa” hard capsules on experimental animals
Authors: Anh Pham Thi Van , Hang Vu Viet , Duongg Dau Thuy , Quang Trinh Vinh , Quan Le , Van Nguyen Huy , Hue Nguyen Thi Vinh , Sy Do Tien , Tri Nguyen Phu , Anh Nguyen Thi Van , Hao Dang Thi Phuong , Minh Nguyen Thu , Linh Do Dieu
Published: June 2022

“Dong trung ha thao Sapa” (DTHT) hard capsules prepared from Cordyceps militaris powder are intended to treat male hypogonadism. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the androgenic properties of this product on experimental animals. Weanling male rats and castrated peripubertal male rats were used for the study. Weanling male rats were divided into 5 groups: group I (saline-treated); group II (testosterone undecanoate-treated); group III (low dose DTHT capsules); and group IV (high dose DTHT capsules). Castrated peripubertal male rats were also divided into 5 groups: group I without castration (saline-treated); groups II to V were surgically castrated, group II (saline-treated); group III (testosterone undecanoate-treated), group IV (low dose DTHT capsules) and group V (high dose DTHT capsules). The potential effect was evaluated on five androgen-dependent tissue weight (seminal vesicles, ventral prostate, Cowper’s gland, glans penis, levator ani-bulbocavernosus - LABC muscle and the serum testosterone level in castrated rats. Five tissue weights and testes, epididymis weights were examined in weanling rats. A positive androgen agonist result should be a statistically significant increase (p ≤ 0.05) in any two or more of the five targets’ androgen-dependent tissue. The results suggest that capsules show androgenic properties in castrated male rats by increasing weight of 3 tissues (seminal vesicles, ventral prostate, LABC muscle). DTHT hard capsules appear to be an effective therapeutic drug for treating hypogonadism.
Effect of threonine and zinc alone or in combination on growth performance of broiler chickens
Authors: Kamel Safaa Abd , Jameel Yasser Jamal
Published: June 2022

Broiler chickens' growth performance may be affected by the body health and the level of challenges; Therefore, this  Study was aimed to evaluated the was aimed to investigate the effect of threonine(Thr.) from  the jefo Co.Canada and zinc (Zn.) from the Zinpro Co.USA as an important  factor that regulates intestinal amino acid metabolism.  The experiment period was five weeks started from 7/12/2021  to 11/1/2022 carried out in special felid. A  total of 200 straight run one-day broiler chickens (Ross 308) were divided randomly to four groups (50/group) with 2 replicates (25 birds/pen). The control group (CON.) fed basal diet without any additives. The second group was fed the basal diets with  high level calculated (%0.9) Threonine. The third group was fed the basal diets with  level calculated (% 0.1) Zinc. The fourth group was  fed the basal diets with (% 0.9) Threonine and was fed the basal diets with (% 0.1) Zinc. Feed and water provided add libitum to the end of the study. The growth performance of broilers were varies greatly (P≤0.05) among (Thr-Zn), (Threonine) and (Zinc) in the feed intake, body weight, feed conversion ratio and body weight gain (P≤0.05) groups compared with (Con.).
protective role of almond and thyme in carbonated beverage-induced osteoporosis in male albino rats
Authors: Zeyadi Mustafa Adnan , Khalifa Fares K.
Published: June 2022

Osteoporosis is a common health problem distinguished by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, thus increase bone fragility and fracture. Nutrition possesses a critical role in reducing osteoporosis risks among its impact on fragility factors, particularly on bone mass development and maintenance. The current study was carried out to assess and compare the protective effect of almond and thyme against osteoporosis induced by excessive intake of carbonated beverage (Coca-Cola) in rats. Forty-eight adult male Sprague–Dawley rats were divided into six groups: G1, control negative fed balanced diet; G2, control positive fed balanced diet and received Coca-Cola orally by gavage (20 ml/day) (CB); G3, almond powder (5g/100g diet) (A); G4, thyme powder (5g/100g diet) (T) and G5, (CB) +(A); 6, (CB)+(T)). Almond and thyme supplementation significantly reduced the development of osteoporosis as well as inflammation and oxidative stress. Our findings show that almond and thyme can effectively reduce soft drink-induced bone loss and could be used as dietary supplements to prevent bone resorption and osteoporosis.
Nervous shock
Authors: Tiwari Daya Shankar
Published: June 2022

Nervous shock nowadays become one of the serious issues in our society. Many people lost their life due to nervous sock. The word ‘nervous shock’ means a psychiatric condition or injury suffered by an individual as a result of events which have occurred due to the intentional or negligent acts or omissions of another person or authority. The author through the present paper will try to find out the various issues involved in the cases of nervous shock in the light of various judicial pronouncements. The paper would also be an analysis of the current existing legal framework for nervous sock in India. The author has also made an effort to make a comparative analysis of the legislation pertaining to nervous sock existing in USA and U.K to those with Indian legislation.
Pengendalian Hama Tanpa Pestisida Kimia dalam Budidaya Tanaman Sayuran di Kelurahan Kotabaru Pontianak
Authors: Purwani I. A. Tutik , Rahayu Sri , Oktarianti Sherly
Published: June 2022

Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk membantu kelompok masyarakat yang membudidayakan tanaman sayuran di lahan pekarangan untuk mengatasi masalah hama dengan cara pengendalian yang ramah lingkungan tanpa menggunakan pestisida kimia. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Jalan Nirbaya, Gang Bersinar, No. 17, RT.02/RW.12, Kelurahan Kotabaru, Kecamatan Pontianak Selatan, Kota Pontianak, pada kelompok masyarakat yang memanfaatkan lahan pekarangannya untuk membudidayakan tanaman sayuran. Kegiatan ini berlangsung selama 3 bulan mulai bulan Oktober sampai Desember 2021. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah penyuluhan dan demonstrasi, dilanjutkan dengan pendampingan melalui monitoring dan evaluasi. Adapun target yang ingin dicapai dengan pengendalian hama tanpa pestisida kimia dalam budidaya sayuran di lahan pekarangan pada kelompok masyarakat yang berada di Kelurahan Kotabaru, Kecamatan Pontianak Selatan, Kota Pontianak, Provinsi Kalimantan Barat ini bisa menghasilkan sayuran organik yang aman dikosumsi dan menjadi contoh bagi masyarakat di sekitarnya. Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat terlaksana dengan baik dimana peserta kegiatan berperan aktif dalam mengikuti kegiatan penyuluhan serta demontrasi pembuatan perangkap methyl eugenol dan pestisida nabati dari daun pepaya dan bawang putih.
Pendampingan Pendalaman Konsep Listrik Dinamis bagi Guru SMP Anggota MGMP IPA Rayon 1 dan 2 Kabupaten Pandeglang
Authors: Guntara Yudi , Utami Indri Sari , Prasetyo Nurhamsyah Heru
Published: June 2022

Salah satu kompetensi yang harus dikuasai guru adalah penguasaan bidang studi baik disiplin ilmu (diciplinary content) maupun bahan ajar dalam kurikulum sekolah (pedagogical content). Permasalahan yang dihadapi MGMP IPA Rayon 1 dan 2, Kabupaten Pandeglang berkaitan dengan penguasaan bidang Fisika, diantaranya masih minimnya pemahaman dalam konsep listrik dinamis. Untuk memfasilitasi kompetensi dan memberikan solusi terhadap permasalahan tersebut maka Jurusan Pendidikan Fisika melaksanakan pengabdian dalam bentuk pendampingan pendalaman konsep listrik dinamis. Metode yang digunakan diantaranya presentasi, diskusi, demonstrasi, dan praktikum. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kelulusan guru lebih dari 75% dari setiap soal yang diberikan. Maka dapat disimpulkan kegiatan pengabdian telah berhasil dilaksanakan dengan baik, dan guru telah menguasai konsep listrik dinamis dengan baik.
Kegiatan Pemberdayaan Remaja Melalui Penyuluhan dan Pembentukan Komunitas Remaja Sadar Anemia Terhadap Kepatuhan Mengkonsumsi Tablet Tambah Darah (TTD)
Authors: Laily Nur , Cahyani Lenny Indah , Abdullah Lintang Khairana , Mauliana Mauliana , Patria Sylva
Published: June 2022

Tingginya prevalensi anemia di Indonesia sebesar 48,9% dengan proporsi anemia kelompok umur 15-24 tahun. Remaja putri lebih berisiko terkena anemia, karena remaja putri merupakan masa pertumbuhan dan perkembangan sehingga sangat membutuhkan asupan zat gizi yang lebih tinggi. Salah satu penyebab tingginya prevalensi anemia adalah rendahnya asupan zat besi. Sumber asupan zat besi berasal dari tablet tambah darah. Cakupan remaja putri penerima Tablet Tambah Darah di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Banjarbaru Selatan pada tahun 2020 hanya 164 remaja dengan target 4321 remaja, ditambah lagi dengan masalah pandemi COVID-19 yang membuat remaja tidak pernah mendapat tambahan darah. tablet dari sekolah, sehingga kepatuhan konsumsi masih sangat rendah. Remaja putri ke RT 005 RW 004, Desa Guntung Paikat, Kecamatan Banjarbaru Selatan, Kabupaten Banjarbaru, mengatakan tidak pernah mengkonsumsi tablet penambah darah. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah remaja putri di RT 005 RW 004, Desa Guntung Paikat, Kecamatan Banjarbaru Selatan, Kota Banjarbaru, dengan kriteria remaja usia 12-19 tahun. Kegiatan intervensi dilakukan dengan penyuluhan dan pembentukan kader remaja sadar anemia. Kegiatan ini disertai dengan pembagian leaflet, tablet tambah darah, kartu minum tablet tambah darah, dan pembagian angket dengan pre-test dan post-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan, sikap, tindakan, dan kepatuhan mengkonsumsi TTD antara sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan serta pembentukan kader remaja sadar anemia.
Penguatan Jiwa Kepemimpinan Mahasiswa Melalui Pelaksanaan Program Kampus Mengajar Angkatan 3 di SD Negeri 1 Pomah, Kecamatan Tulung, Kabupaten Klaten
Authors: Setiyawan Yovi Annang , Putri Meilani Safira , Salsabila Iis Listiayana , Oktaviani Diez Reni , Khansa Aisyah Auliana
Published: June 2022

Kampus mengajar angkatan 3 merupakan bentuk pelaksanaan MBKM berupa pengabdian sebagai asistensi guru dalam meningkatkan literasi dan numerasi, adaptasi teknologi dan membantu dalam administrasi sekolah di berbagai Sekolah Dasar (SD) dan Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) di seluruh Indonesia sebagai bentuk penguatan jiwa kepemimpinan mahasiswa. Pengabdian ini dilaksanakan dengan metode bertahap yaitu mulai dari tahap persiapan, tahap pelaksanaan, dan tahap evaluasi (Hadiyati et al., 2017). Permasalahan yang terdapat di SD Negeri 1 Pomah adalah terdapat siswa kelas atas yang belum mengenal alfabet dan belum bisa membaca, terdapat siswa yang lemah dalam pembelajaran matematika, guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran belum menggunakan media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi serta belum memanfaatkan teknologi dalam administrasi sekolah khususnya membuat surat dengan berbagai tujuan. Tujuan pengabdian adalah untuk meningkatkan literasi dan numerasi peserta didik SD Negeri 1 Pomah, adaptasi teknologi guru, dan membantu administrasi sekolah. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian meliputi mahasiswa membantu pembelajaran literasi dan numerasi siswa melalui pelatihan membaca dan berhitung. Adaptasi teknologi bagi guru dengan mengadakan pelatihan penggunaan zoom meeting dan aplikasi canva untuk membuat media pembelajaran berbasis video. Peningkatan keterampilan guru dalam administrasi sekolah melalui pelatihan membuat surat dengan memanfaatkan kecanggihan tools mail merge.
Pendampingan Reading Corner dalam Menumbuhkan Minat Baca dan Budaya Literasi bagi Peserta Didik Sekolah Dasar di SDN Plakpak 2 Pamekasan
Authors: Bahrudin Dinar Vincy Yunitaka , Yuliawati Fitrah
Published: June 2022

Latar belakang pengabdian ini adalah masih memprihatinkannya minat baca dan rendahnya kemampuan membaca yang banyak dialami oleh peserta didik khususnya di tingkat sekolah dasar. Kegiatan pengabdian ini didasarkan pada permasalahan dalam membaca yang dialami oleh peserta didik di SDN Plakpak 2 Pamekasan seperti tidak lancar membaca, malas untuk membaca buku dan juga ketidakpahaman pada apa yang mereka baca. Reading corner adalah sebuah sudut di kelas yang dilengkapi dengan koleksi buku bacaan atau pajangan hasil karya peserta didik. Reading corner disebut dengan perpustakaan mini yang dijadikan sebagai tempat membaca di kelas. Fasilitas ini dapat dijadikan salah satu alternatif untuk meningkatkan minat baca serta kemampuan membaca mereka. Metode pendampingan ini dilakukan dengan memberikan waktu kepada siswa untuk membaca buku dimana hal ini dilakukan setiap hari ketika akan memulai kegiatan belajar mengajar. Setiap siswa memiliki kesempatan untuk membaca satu buku bacaan yang mereka sukai. Bagi siswa yang tidak lancar membaca akan mendapat pendampingan yang lebih intens daripada yang lain. Hal ini akan menjadi solusi yang tepat dalam mengatasi permasalahan-permasalahan yang ada. Terbukti setelah diterapkan, pembiasaan membaca buku dengan metode reading corner dapat meningkatkan minat baca siswa sehingga membaca bukan lagi merupakan kegiatan yang membosankan bahkan menjadi budaya literasi yang merupakan kebutuhan para peserta didik.
Abuse of Human Rights in The Neoliberal World Order: The Case of Israel Palestine Conflict
Authors:   Department of Political Science, Presidency University, Kolkata (West Bengal), India., Adhikary Britee , Chatterjee Poushali ,   Department of Political Science, Presidency University, Kolkata (West Bengal), India.
Published: June 2022

The rights which are entitled to human beings, are crucial for their existence and are formulated with the intention of safeguarding their life, personal liberty and dignity are referred to as human rights. The traditional notion of human rights and security perceived them as antithetical and separate concepts whereas the current idea propagates the interlinkage between the two and highlights the need to preserve human rights in order to enforce security. Neoliberalism seeks to reduce the role of the state including to diminish its social and welfare responsibilities which affects the protection and implementation of human rights. Thus, a pertinent question is raised: What aspects of neoliberalism are abusive of human rights in the contemporary international structure? This paper takes up the case study of the Israel-Palestine conflict, which dates back to the nineteenth century and analyses it from the perspective of human rights conservation. Israel refuses to give the status of ‘rightful sovereigns’ to the Palestinians residing in the West Bank and Gaza and therefore, believes that they are not entitled to any protection bestowed by the international humanitarian laws. This research further takes into account the aspect of human rights in the U.S. policies concerning Israel. The U.S. has been projecting itself as the torchbearer of liberalism and individual rights in the contemporary neoliberal world order. Yet, it provides military and economic support to Israel and virtually remains silent in its wrongful claims over Palestinian territories. The contemporary world order has seen different countries adopting rightist policies, excluding regional identities and promoting the concept of a homogenized society. The abuse of human rights which these circumstances bring about become equally pertinent as the newest threat to individual security and consequently affects the international socio-political domain.
Natural Regeneration of Pinus gerardiana in Dry Temperate Forests of Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh)
Authors: Sharma Poonam , Sehgal R. , Raj Anup
Published: June 2022

Pinus gerardiana an economically important and ecologically significant coniferous tree species grows in the dry temperate forests of Kinnaur in Western Himalayas. Natural regeneration of the species is deficient as every single cone is harvested from the tree and no seed is allowed to fall on the ground. Present study throws light on its distribution and the status of natural regeneration in its natural zone of occurrence. The species is distributed from an average altitude of 1,960 m to 3,365 m above msl, but dominates the community 2,900 m upwards. In most of the sites it was contagiously distributed except one site where it had random distribution. From stand structure as revealed by frequency distribution, it is evident that P. gerardiana stands are unmanaged. In general, regeneration was poor and there was preponderance of mature and over-mature trees.
PHYLOGENETIC REPLAY LEARNING IN DEEP NEURAL NETWORKS
Authors: Glafkides Jean , Sher Gene , Akdag Herman
Published: June 2022

Though substantial advancements have been made in training deep neural networks, one problem remains, the vanishing gradient. The very strength of deep neural networks, their depth, is also unfortunately their problem, due to the difficulty of thoroughly training the deeper layers due to the vanishing gradient. This paper proposes "Phylogenetic Replay Learning", a learning methodology that substantially alleviates the vanishing gradient problem. Unlike the residual learning methods, it does not restrict the structure of the model. Instead, it leverages elements from Neuroevolution, transfer learning, and layer by layer training. We demonstrate that this new approach is able to produce a better performing model, and by calculating Shannon Entropy of weights, we show that the deeper layers are trained much more thoroughly and contain statistically significantly more information than when a model is trained in a traditional brute force manner...
Quality of service and RF optimization of GSM-based cellular mobile networks
Authors:   Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria, Musa Abdulwaheed , Adeniran Samad ,   Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Kwara State University, Malete, P.M.B. 1530, Ilorin, Nigeria
Published: June 2022

The increased growth of Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) networks is not without challenges such as dropped or blocked calls, poor internet access, occasional service outages, and network congestions among other poor service challenges. This paper investigated and analysed the performance of GSM networks for optimization of Quality of Service (QoS) at Malete, Kwara State. Due to the inability to make calls, poor data service, network congestions, etc., 2G, 3G and 4G drive test analyses were conducted and a questionnaire method was adopted to compare customer feedbacks with the test results. Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and parameters such as Call Setup Success Rate (CSSR), Call Completion Rate (CCR), Call Drop Rate (CDR), and Call Handover Success Rate (CHSR) were considered and investigated. The data collected through Test Mobile System (TEMS) software were analyzed using map info professional to identify the cause of these problems with a view to providing efficient and effective solutions to the problems. Destitute network and QoS performance were encountered in some parts of the research area and parametric optimization was given as a way of improving the network performance for better QoS, reception, revenue generation and economic growth.
Position of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna in Uttarakhand
Authors: Sachin Sharma
Published: June 2022

The problem with India's development destination is that although a specific section of the population now has access to banking services, another section still remains disadvantaged. Even basic financial services are still not available to the low income group. In spite of the fact that the banking business is expanding both vertically and horizontally, hence this scheme was started so that everyone can get the benefit. Branch penetration in rural areas is still not commensurate with the growing demand for financial services. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is a Government of India financial inclusion program aimed at increasing affordable access for Indian citizens (minors) to financial services such as bank accounts, credit, remittances, insurance and pension. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, unveiled the scheme in his first Independence Day speech on 15 August 2014, launched this financial inclusion initiative on 28 August 2014.
Area, Output and Productivity of Pulses in India
Authors: Jasraj Singh  , Prof. (Dr.) Veer Virendra Singh
Published: June 2022

India’s produce of cereal has been growing year by year and its one of the top manufacturers of different crops like rice, wheat, pulses, sugarcane and cotton. In 2019 India’s pulses production is 23.15 million tonnes which contribute about 24 percent of world pulses output. In the present paper area, output and productivity of pulses in India are investigated. The study is descriptive in nature and used secondary data from different government publications. The paper concludes that the increase in output is much higher than the area of pulses, whereas total pulses production is always affected by the size of holding.
Economic & Nutritional Status of Industrial Workers in Sikandrabad City of Bulandshahr District - A Review Study
Authors: Dr. Reena Singh  , Shubh Sejwar
Published: June 2022

The increasing rate of marginalisation due to the fast changing globalisation and mechanisation has accelerated the severity of exploitation of unskilled workers, particularly unorganised workers in the industries. There has been an increasing identification of poverty as evidenced by statistics pertaining to the informal industrial sector. Moreover, the nature of the work in the industrial sector is increasingly becoming subcontracting due to the opening up and also to withstand the pressure of labour market demand in the global setting. The increasing tendency of openness makes the illiterate and untrained labourers in the industrial sector more vulnerable to further exploitation. The working and living conditions are revealed to be highly detrimental to workers health. To overcome this situation, the government from time to time has enacted legislations and constituted welfare boards to improve the working and living conditions and wage regulations. But these bodies failed miserably in ensuring the said priorities. It is found that to tide over this situation, they have been introducing their own ways of welfare programs. But these programs in effect are found to be providing only cosmetic face lift to the workers in the industrial sector and are fully outside the ambit of the basic requirements of industrial workers particularly Sikandrabad city.
Mineral Supplements, Multivitamins, and Energy Drinks are Commonly Consumed
Authors: Meenakshi Sharma
Published: June 2022

In India, there has been an increase in the use of energy drinks and dietary supplements. However, the benefit of taking multivitamins and nutritional mineral supplements on a regular basis is still debatable. The purpose of this study was to collect information on the types of nutritional mineral supplements and energy drinks consumed by school adolescents, with a focus on the impact of consumption on BMI (BMI). The study involved 120 high school adolescent students between the ages of 14 and 19. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Diet-related questions were asked using a 24-hour dietary recall method, and the questionnaire also determined their physical activity. The subjects' height and weight were measured, and their BMI was calculated. In this study, 55 percent of respondents said they had consumed energy and sports drinks in the previous two weeks, and 43 percent said they had consumed one or more types of multivitamin and nutritional mineral supplements without analysing their need or visiting a physician. Vitamin C (5%) and D (5%) were the most commonly consumed vitamins without a prescription, while iron (6%) and calcium (5%) were the most commonly consumed minerals without a prescription among the study participants. Curiosity was cited as a reason for using energy and sports drinks, followed by peer pressure, while students who consumed them cited perceived short-term health benefits and parental supply as common causes. The consumption of energy and sports drinks was also found to be statistically significant when measured by the body mass index (BMI). Thus, in order to be most relevant and effective, health education programmes should incorporate young people's perceptions, aspirations, and motivations into the planning of interventions and activities.
Optimalisasi Feses/Kotoran Dari Budidaya Ternak Ikan Sebagai Sumber Nutrisi Tanaman Dengan Sistem Aquaponik
Authors: Yulianyahya Raafi Widyaputra
Published: June 2022

Community service activities (PKM) in optimizing feces/dung from fish farming as a source of plant nutrition with an aquaponic system were carried out on Giri Rejo Street 2, RT.032, Banyumas Village Km.15, Karang Joang Village, North Balikpapan District, Kota Balikpapan. The location of the PKM is one of the areas for fish cultivators (Pokdakan) Karya Mandiri, or it can be said that a group of associations of fish cultivators in Banyumas Village. This PKM activity aims to utilize faecal waste and fish feed waste as plant nutrients using an aquaponic system. The method of implementing this PKM includes establishing partnerships with Pokdakan Karya Mandiri partners to work together in the implementation of this PKM by utilizing land and fish ponds in the area, site surveys to obtain data needed in compiling PKM activities, installation of aquaponic systems, monitoring of aquaponic systems that have been implemented. Made, and the last stage is counseling the aquaponic system to the surrounding community, in this case the RT.032 community and the workforce of their own partners so that the aquaponic system becomes a sustainable system. From the results of the implementation of this PKM activity, 1 (one) unit of aquaponic system installation was produced and increased the independence of partner communities towards a sustainable aquaponic system.
Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) yang berupa optimalisasi feses/kotoran dari budidaya ternak ikan sebagai sumber nutrisi tanaman dengan sistem aquaponik dilaksanakan di Jalan Giri Rejo 2, RT.032, Kampung Banyumas Km.15, Kelurahan Karang Joang, Kecamatan Balikpapan Utara, Kota Balikpapan. Lokasi PKM tersebut merupakan salah satu kawasan pembudidaya perikanan (Pokdakan) Karya Mandiri atau dapat dikatakan sebuah kelompok perkumpulan para pembudidaya ikan yang ada di Kampung Banyumas. Tujuan dari kegiatan PKM ini adalah memanfaatkan limbah feses dan kotoran sisa pakan ikan sebagai nutrisi tanaman menggunakan sistem aquaponik. Metode pelaksanaan PKM ini meliputi menjalin kemitraan kepada mitra Pokdakan Karya Mandiri untuk bekerja sama dalam implementasi PKM ini dengan memanfaatkan lahan dan kolam ikan di daerah tersebut, survei lokasi untuk memperoleh data yang diperlukan dalam menyusun kegiatan PKM, instalasi sistem aquaponik, pemantauan sistem aquaponik yang telah dibuat, dan tahapan yang terakhir adalah penyuluhan sistem aquaponik terhadap masyarakat sekitar dalam hal ini masyarakat RT.032 dan tenaga kerja dari mitra sendiri agar sistem aquaponik menjadi suatu sistem berkelanjutan. Dari hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan PKM ini dihasilkan 1 (satu) unit instalasi sistem aquaponik dan peningkatan kemandirian masyarakat mitra terhadap sistem aquaponik yang berkelanjutan.
Deteksi Dini Gangguan Jiwa pada Remaja SMK YPPP Wonomulyo
Authors: Nurfadila Nurfadila , Ambo Hamzah Idawati
Published: June 2022

Adolescents are unique individuals with all the developmental processes that they must go through both physically and psychologically, adolescence is also a transitional period and also a difficult period for adolescents so that it is likely to be a change in behavior related to the developments that occur in these adolescents. The benefits of early mental detection in adolescents are to provide knowledge and understanding as well as attention to the condition of adolescent development, namely the physical and motor conditions that exist within the individual to avoid and cope with the occurrence of disturbances. Early detection in adolescents is also a form of prevention from the start against indications of impending disturbances. This study uses a descriptive research methodology. With a population of 272 students in class X, and 290 students in class XII, the research sample is 550 students with inclusion criteria, students who study at SMK YPPP Wonomulyo and are in class X and XI. Exclusion criteria, students who were not present at the time of the study. From the results of a study with 550 respondents the problem of early detection of adolescent mental disorders, the highest was at an abnormal percentage, namely anxiety and depression as much as 45%. certain factors.
Türkiye’de Tabiat Varlıklarının Korunmasında, Yaşanan Sorunlar ve Çözüm Önerileri
Authors: ERSOY Nihat
Published: June 2022

Türkiye; kadim uygarlıkların yaşadığı, doğal ve kültürel varlıklar açısından çok az ülkenin sahip olduğu zenginliğe ve çeşitliliğe sahiptir. Sönmez’e (2005) göre, bu varlıkların içinde bulunduğu Türkiye, tarihsel ve kültürel mirasının korunmasında evrensel sorumlulukları bulunan bir coğrafyanın üstündedir.

Türkiye’de uluslararası ve ulusal kaynak değerlerine sahip korunması gerekli kültür ve tabiat varlıklarının bulunduğu alanlar korunan alan olarak tescil edilmiş ve anayasamızda güvence altına alınmıştır. Ayrıca bu alanların korunması için 2658 sayılı Dünya Kültürel ve Doğal Mirasının Korunmasına Dair, Türkiye Cumhuriyetinin Katılmasının Uygun Bulunduğu Hakkındaki Kanun ve 3534 sayılı Avrupa Mimari Mirasının Korunması Sözleşmesinin Onaylanmasının Uygun Bulunduğu Hakkındaki Kanun ile uluslararası sözleşmelere taraf olunmuştur.

Ülkemizde korunan alanlarla ilgili standartların açık bir şekilde tanımlanmaması nedeniyle bazı korunan alanlarda, koruma statüsü birden çok yasal dayanağa sahip olabilmektedir. “Ersoy ve Hoşbaş’a (2003) göre, bu durum korunan alanların ulusal ve uluslararası kriterler doğrultusunda yeniden tanımlanması ve sınıflandırılmasında, kullanılacak ilke standart ve kriterlerin belirlenmesini ve yaşanan sorunlara çözüm önerilerinin getirilmesini zorunlu kılmaktadır.”

Bu makalede; ülkemizde korunan alanlarla ilgili yasaların çok katmanlı bir koruma statüsüne sahip olmasından dolayı mevzuat çerçevesinde yapılan tanımlamaların birbiriyle çakışması nedeni ile yaşanan sorunların çözümlenmesi için yeni yaklaşımların ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır.
Effects of the STAD Method on Chinese College Students' English Communicative Competence
Authors: Yingting Zhang , Nair Subadrah Madhawa , Wider Walton
Published: June 2022

The objective of this study was to investigate effects of the Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) method in enhancing college students’ English Communicative Competence. This quantitative study adopted a quasi- experimental design. The sample chosen intact groups consisting of 80 first-year non-English majors from two different classes of Chinese vocational colleges. The students were divided into two groups, i.e. the Experimental Group and the Control Group. The teaching of the Experimental Group, was based on the STAD method while the conventional teaching method was adopted in the Control Group. Each group was made up of 40 students. The questions used in the tests before and after the intervention were adapted from IELTS speaking and listening test. SPSS 25 was applied to analyze the data using ANCOVA test. The research findings conspicuously revealed that when the STAD method was utilized the Experimental Group improved significantly in their overall performance in English communicative competence.
Making Sense of the Linkage among Iranian English Language Teachers’ Grit Level, Self-Efficacy, and their Continuing Professional Development
Authors: Faravani Akram
Published: June 2022

This study discusses the professional issues concerning Iranian EFL teachers’ grit level, self-efficacy, and continuing professional development. Teacher Continuing Professional Development is an essential factor in enhancing teaching practice from Initial Teacher Education right through to headship. However, there has been less previous evidence for the relationships between teachers' self-efficacy and Grit level with their continuing professional development (CPD). The researcher proposed a new model of interrelationships among Iranian EFL teachers using AMOS software to illuminate this uncharted area. 204 EFL teachers (111 males and 93 females) teaching in different private language institutes in Mashhad, Iran, were the population selected through convenience sampling. The research instruments used include Short Grit Scale, Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Scale, and teachers’ Continuing Professional Development questionnaire. The results of structural equational modeling revealed that teachers’ grit and self-efficacy are significant positive predictors of CPD. Moreover, the study results revealed that teacher grit was predicted only by self-efficacy. Pearson correlation analysis showed the highest correlation between self-efficacy and CPD and the lowest correlation between grit and CPD. Along the line, various pedagogical implications arose from the research results for teachers, administrators, and the ministry of education.
Onderzoeksraad voor Veiligheid: de aanpak van de coronacrisis
Authors: Dute J.C.J.
Published: June 2022

Onderzoeksraad voor Veiligheid: de aanpak van de coronacrisis. Enkele juridische kanttekeningen

In deze bijdrage worden juridische kanttekeningen geplaatst bij het recent verschenen, kritische rapport van de Onderzoeksraad voor Veiligheid over de aanpak van de coronacrisis. Door zijn beleidsmatige en puur nationaal gerichte insteek blijven belangrijke vragen en oplossingsrichtingen onbesproken. Wel wordt terecht gesteld dat corona te lang als een infectieziekteprobleem en eerder als een maatschappelijke crisis had moeten worden bestempeld.
De Wegiz: wettelijk verplichte elektronische gegevensuitwisseling in de zorg
Authors: Nouwt J.
Published: June 2022

De Wegiz: wettelijk verplichte elektronische gegevensuitwisseling in de zorg

Dit artikel gaat over het wetsvoorstel elektronische gegevensuitwisseling in de zorg (Wegiz). Het bespreekt de inhoud van het wetsvoorstel en van de zorgdomeinen waar de verplichte elektronische gegevensuitwisseling als eerste in werking zullen treden. Ook de bestaande juridische kaders komen aan bod. Tot slot volgt een blik op toekomstige Europese regelgeving.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Preparat Segar dan Awetan Jamur Serta Cara Mengidentifikasi Jamur Mikroskopik Bagi Guru Biologi Sekolah Menengah Atas
Authors: Swandi Monica Kharisma , Salmi Salmi
Published: June 2022

Kegiatan pelatihan pembuatan preparat segar dan awetan jamur serta cara mengidentifikasi jamur mikroskopik bagi Guru Biologi Sekolah Menengah Atas dilaksanakan dalam rangka pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi guru biologi melalui kuliah singkat, pelatihan persiapan preparat segar dan awetan serta identifikasi jamur mikroskopik. Pelatihan dilakukan secara daring menggunakan aplikasi zoom meeting dan dilaksanakan dalam 4 sesi : kuliah singkat, kerja kelompok untuk identifikasi jamur, diskusi, dan evaluasi. Tingkat pengetahuan peserta dievaluasi dua kali, sebelum kuliah singkat dan setelah sesi diskusi dengan menggunakan google-form. Analisis secara statistik menggunakan paired sample t-test menunjukkan bahwa adanya peningkatan pengetahuan dan kemahiran peserta dalam mengidentifikasi jamur mikrokopik secara signifikan (p<0.05). Pada akhir pelatihan, peserta juga mendapatkan video pembelajaran, buku saku dan preparat jamur awetan. Kami berharap apa yang diperoleh guru biologi selama mengikuti workshop dapat diaplikasikan pada proses pembelajaran di sekolah masing-masing, sehingga siswa dapat memahami materi jamur dengan lebih mudah.
Perhitungan Rancangan Anggaran Biaya Embung Desa Kalirejo, Kulon Progo DIY
Authors: Sari Sely Novita , Triwuryanto Triwuryanto , Ramadhanti Ariza Tiara
Published: June 2022

Desa Kalirejo terletak pada kecamatan Kokap dan memiliki luas 1295,96 hektar. Desa Kalirejo sebagian besar merupakan lahan kering, digunakan sebagai pekarangan dan bangunan, seluas 11.927.500 hektar, dan ladang 7.350 hektar, selebihnya digunakan untuk pasar, makam, dan jalan. Wisata yang sudah berjalan di wilayah kecamatan Kokap adalah wisata gunung. Untuk meningkatkan potensi desa Kalirejo maka direncanakan membuat embung yang berfungsi sebagai memberikan solusi krisis air pada desa Kalirejo. Manfaat embung yang lain untuk suplai irigasi, berkembangnya kolam-kolam ikan, terciptanya gotong royong dalam mengelola embung desa, meningkatkan hasil pertanian dan perikanan, meningkatkan panen 2-3 kali setahun serta untuk pariwisata. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan pihak mitra, maka diperlukan kegiatan perencanaan anggaran biaya (RAB) Embung di desa Kalirejo. Rencana anggaran biaya (Begrooting) suatu bangunan atau proyek adalah perhitungan banyaknya biaya yang diperlukan untuk bahan dan upah, serta biaya-biaya lain yang berhubungan dengan pelaksanaan bangunan atau proyek tersebut. Metode yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi permasalahan mitra yaitu dengan merencanakan anggaran biaya (RAB) Embung desa Kalirejo. Perhitungan dilakukan secara berkelompok melanjutkan dari pengabdian sebelumnya yaitu perencanaan Embung Desa Kalirejo. Rancangan Anggaran Biaya (RAB) Embung Desa Kalirejo didapatkan sebesar Rp. 6.795.189.776,00.