bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spotkania Małżeńskie jako droga rozwoju małżonków – na podstawie przeglądu wybranej literatury oraz badań własnych
Authors: Stankiewicz Katarzyna , Kochan Anna
Published: December 2023

Spotkania Małżeńskie jako stowarzyszenie katolickie, oferujące  rekolekcje dla małżeństw, od wielu lat wspiera małżonków na ich wspólnej drodze, oferując im narzędzia z zakresu efektywnej komunikacji małżeńskiej, opierające się na doświadczeniu współpracy z łaską Bożą wypływającą z mocy sakramentu małżeństwa. W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań, których przedmiotem było znaczenie Spotkań Małżeńskich dla rozwoju małżonków – zarówno w wymiarze małżeńskim, jak też indywidualnym.

Celem badań było poznanie tego rozwoju w kontekście zaangażowania małżonków w katolickiej wspólnocie. Wzięli w nich udział animatorzy prowadzący rekolekcje. Wykorzystano metodę wywiadu otwartego pogłębionego w ramach jakościowej strategii badań. Wyniki pozwoliły na sformułowanie wniosków dotyczących funkcjonowania w związku i rozwoju małżonków zaangażowanych w Spotkaniach Małżeńskich.

Badania pokazały, jak pomocna dla związku może być znajomość zasad i codzienne praktykowanie efektywnej komunikacji interpersonalnej, prowadzonej zgodnie z zasadami otwartości, poszanowania i akceptacji drugiej osoby, powiązanej z rozumieniem małżeństwa wypływającym z nauki Kościoła. Niezwykle istotny okazał się również kontakt z innymi małżeństwami oraz wymiana doświadczeń dotyczących przeżywanych trudności i kryzysów w relacji oraz sposobów radzenia sobie z nimi. Wyniki badań stały się punktem wyjścia do sformułowania rekomendacji w zakresie duszpasterstwa małżeństw.
Duszpasterz wobec wspomaganego samobójstwa
Authors: Orzeszyna Jan
Published: December 2023

Jeszcze nie tak dawno, bo niespełna pół wieku temu, odmawiano katolickiego pogrzebu osobom, które dopuściły się samobójstwa. Dzisiaj natomiast w krajach, w których jest zalegalizowana lub tolerowana eutanazja, a zwłaszcza tzw. wspomagane samobójstwo, pojawia się zupełnie nowy problem duszpasterski. Zdarza się mianowicie, że osoby, które decydują się na wspomagane samobójstwo, proszą jednocześnie, aby przy ich śmierci był obecny kapłan. Niektórzy nawet zwracają się z prośbą o udzielenie im sakramentu namaszczenia chorych, zanim zażyją śmiercionośny preparat.
Celem artykułu jest zwrócenie uwagi na problem postawy duszpasterza wobec wspomaganego samobójstwa. Najpierw zostaną przybliżone społeczno-kulturowe uwarunkowania sprzyjające eutanazji, następnie dokonane rozróżnienie jej od wspomaganego samobójstwa. Dalej będzie przedstawione stanowisko Kościoła katolickiego w sprawie udzielania sakramentów osobom, które zdecydowały się na dobrowolne skrócenie sobie życia. Wnioski z analizy prowadzą do wyjaśnienia, jak należy rozumieć duszpasterskie towarzyszenie osobom rozważającym wspomagane samobójstwo.
Profilaktyka samobójstw jako wyraz afirmacji życia
Authors: Czabański Adam
Published: December 2023

Przedmiotem badań jest zjawisko profilaktyki samobójstw w Polsce. Celem pracy jest pokazanie, że profilaktyka samobójstw jest wyrazem afirmacji życia. W ramach badań dokonano analizy dostępnej literatury naukowej opisującej nowe formy profilaktyki zachowań samobójczych reprezentujące postawę afirmacji życia. Poddane analizie publikacje naukowe dowodzą, że afirmacja życia jest podstawową właściwością ludzi i instytucji działających w systemie profilaktyki samobójstw. Wypracowanie postawy afirmacji życia przyczynia się do zwiększenia skuteczności poszczególnych form profilaktyki samobójstw.
Metabolismo óseo en niños aragoneses con normopeso y niños con sobrepeso/obesidad
Authors: Cuenca Alcocel José , Villalba-Heredia Lorena , Martínez Redondo Inés , Berrozpe-Villabona Clara , Casajús José Antonio , Arbonés-Mainar José Miguel , Calmarza Pilar
Published: December 2023

Objetivos

En la infancia y adolescencia se produce un aumento de masa ósea, hasta alcanzar un pico máximo, determinante para la salud ósea. Los marcadores óseos evalúan los procesos de formación-resorción ósea. Sin embargo, los estudios sobre la influencia de la obesidad en los marcadores de recambio óseo en esta edad, son escasos y los resultados contradictorios. El objetivo de nuestro estudio fue evaluar si el sobrepeso/obesidad influían en el metabolismo óseo.

Métodos

Se compararon parámetros relacionados con el metabolismo óseo, en 45 niños y niñas normopeso (controles) y en un grupo de 61 niños y niñas con sobrepeso/obesidad (casos), procedentes del estudio Exergames (Universidad de Zaragoza), de edades comprendidas, todos ellos, entre 8 y 12 años.

Resultados

La concentración de fósforo y la de IGFBP-3 fueron superiores en los niños con sobrepeso/obesidad, respecto a la de los niños normopeso, (p=0,042) y (p=0,042), respectivamente. Las concentraciones de BAP, osteocalcina, magnesio, vitamina D e IGF-I fueron más bajas en el grupo de los niños con sobrepeso/obesidad y la de calcio más elevada, pero las diferencias no fueron estadísticamente significativas. Existe correlación negativa (r=−0,193) (p=0,049) entre BAP e IMC.

Conclusiones

En los niños con sobrepeso/obesidad pese a que no se llegó a alcanzar significación estadística, la concentración de BAP y osteocalcina fue inferior a la de los niños normopeso, lo cual junto con la correlación negativa de BAP respecto al IMC encontrada, puede indicar que ya en edades tan tempranas el sobrepeso/obesidad puede afectar a la salud ósea.
Arab Migration During Early Islam: The Seventh to Eighth Century AD from an Archaeological Perspective
Authors: Nol Hagit
Published: December 2023

The topic of Arab migration during the medieval period has occupied many modern historians. The evidence for migration in chronicles and geographies, however, is quite thin. This article looks at these texts as well as at contemporary “archaeological texts” (inscriptions and papyri documents) and archaeology. Each of these sources provides different information under different limitations which sometimes correlates with another. One main focus of the article is the ability of archaeology to answer – alone – the question about Arab migration. For that purpose, two archaeological models are proposed. One model highlights the link between the material culture of two regions (origin and destination) in two sequent times and its evolvement in the destination. The other model points to continuous links between origin and destination and the evolvement of material culture in the origin. The models are compared to a number of case studies from the early Islamic period (seventh to tenth century AD) in the Levant, Spain, and additional regions. The case studies present innovations which might reflect migrants: irrigation methods, specific forms of architecture, production techniques of portable artifacts, and evidence for a new confession – Islam. While the archaeological records of early Islam are often too limited to answer most of the models’ criteria, two case studies seem promising: soapstone pots/bowls and early Muslim burials. Both cases imply the migration of people from the Arabian Peninsula elsewhere in the eighth or even the seventh century.
Viktor Žmegač (1929.–2022.)
Authors: Knežević Sanja
Published: December 2023

In memoriam
Bilješe uz sonet Marina Zizerića Dubrovčanina Antoniju Altovitiju
Authors: Mrdeža Antonina Divna
Published: December 2023

Članak se bavi sonetom slabo poznatog Dubrovčanina Marina Zizerića posvećenom Antoniju Altovitiju, pripadniku poznate firentinske obitelji, a potom i Zizerićevim kontaktima u književno-kulturnim krugovima Firence, Piacenze i Venecije. Jedna sonetna pohvala nije dostatna književna legitimacija svom autoru, ali je dobar poticaj da se odškrinu vrata za istraživanje njegove mreže književno-kulturnih odnosa na visokoj razini talijanske kulturne scene sredinom 16. stoljeća. O Zizerićevim kulturnim kontaktima svjedoče posvetna pisma i anegdota Ludovica Domenichija, posveta izdavača Bernarda Giuntija, uz od ranije poznato pismo Anton Francesca Donija. Rad se osvrće i na nekoliko drugih posveta, pisama i spomena o našijencima, književniku Dinku Ranjini i Luki Sorkočeviću, nastalima u istom književnom krugu.
Segnalazioni libri
Authors: Bukvić Ana , Sindičić Sabljo Mirna , Gunjević Kosanović Nikolina
Published: December 2023

Ana BukvićBaroni, Giorgio (a c. di). 2022. Storia della letteratura dalmata italiana. Pisa-Roma: Fabrizio Serra editore

Mirna Sindičić SabljoMikšić, Vanda i Marta Huber. 2023. Prijevodi i recepcija talijanske književnosti u Hrvatskoj od 1991. do 2020. Zagreb: Meandarmedia, Zadar: Sveučilište u Zadru

Nikolina Gunjević KosanovićBalić-Nižić, Nedjeljka, Giorgio Baroni, Boško Knežić (a c. di). 2023.  Zbornik radova Međunarodnoga znanstvenog skupa u spomen na prof. dr. sc. Matu Zorića (1927. – 2016.) Zadar – Šibenik, 17. – 18. studenoga 2017. / Atti del Convegno internazionale in onore del Prof. Mate Zorić (1927-2016) Zara – Sebenico, 17 – 18 novembre 2017. Zadar: Sveučilište u Zadru
Effect of Different Methods of Anesthesia on Surgically Created Arteriovenous Fistula
Authors: Koyš R. , Drobná B. S. , Drobná E.
Published: December 2023

Aim of the study was to determine the advantages of peripheral nerve blocks (PNB) versus local infiltration anesthesia (LIA) in the formation of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) surgically created for hemodialysis treatment

Type of study: prospective non-randomized study. Approved by the ethics committee of JLF UK in Martin.

Type of workplace: clinical workplace of a university hospital.

Material and method. The cohort of patients (N=40) who required arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation was divided into 2 groups, 20 patients each: patients operated under peripheral nerve blockade and patients operated under local infiltration anesthesia. The preserved function of the fistula was monitored 24 hours, 6 weeks and one year after the operation, without revision. Patient inclusion criteria included: age 19–75 years, ASA 3–4, weight 40–120 kg, BMI up to 40. Statistical treatment of data included Mann-Whitney exact test, Fisher's test, t-test, Shapiro–Wilk normality test.

Results. After 24 hours, all fistulas created with peripheral nerve blockade were functional whereas only 90% developed under local infiltration anesthesia remained functional (P>0.05 between groups). However, after 6 weeks, 80% of fistulas created under peripheral nerve block were functional, compared to 50% of functional fistulas created in patients under local infiltration anesthesia (P=0.048). One year after surgery, the difference remained as a trend since 55% of fistulas created under peripheral nerve block remained functional while only 35% of fistulas created in patients receiving local infiltration anesthesia were functional without complications (P=0.097).

Conclusion. In our study, the peripheral nerve block anestesia seem superior in term of improved survival of created fistula compared to local infiltration anesthesia.
Sesquiterpenoids from the stem bark of Aglaia pachyphylla Miq (Meliaceae) and cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 Cancer Cell Line
Authors: Safriansyah Wahyu , Abdullah Fajar Fauzi , Juliansyah Endang , Farabi Kindi , Harizon Harizon , Kuncoro Hadi , Nurlelasari Nurlelasari , Maharani Rani , Taib Mohamad Nurul Azmi Mohamad , Supratman Unang , Harneti Desi
Published: December 2023

Sesquiterpenoids are terpenoid-derived compounds formed from three isoprene units with diverse pharmacological activities. Sesquiterpenoids can be obtained from higher plants, such as the genus Aglaia from the Meliaceae family. This study aims to isolate and characterize the structure of sesquiterpenoidsfrom the n-hexane extract of Aglaia pachyphylla Miq stem bark and to determine their cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 breast cancer cells. The n-hexane extract was separated and purified by various chromatography techniques such as vacuum liquid chromatography, normal-phase chromatography, and reversed-phase chromatography to obtain three sesquiterpenoids. The chemical structures of sesquiterpenoids were identified by various spectroscopic analyses such as IR, MS, 1D-NMR, and 2D-NMR and compared with previously reported spectrum data. Three sesquiterpenoids were identified as β-caryophyllene oxide (1), 1β-Hydroxy-4(15),5-eudesmadiene (2), and spathulenol (3). The three compounds were tested against MCF-7 breast cancer cells using the PrestoBlue method. Compound 2 showed the highest cytotoxic activity with an IC50 value of 262,25 µM.
Effect of seasonal variations on electrophoretic pattern of serum proteins and some biochemical indices in Ossimi ewes and their neonatal lambs
Authors: Mohamed G. A. E. , Monzaly H. M. A.
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to observe the impact of seasonal variations on the behaviour of serum proteins electrophoretic patterns by the Hellabio Agarose Gels and the changes of some metabolic indices in Ossimi ewes and their lambs (15-30 days postpartum). Serum samples from 20 ewes and their lambs during each season (summer and winter) were used in this study. Temperature-humidity index (THI) in winter was 72 (comfort), but a severe stress was shown in July, when the THI exceeded 90. Blood albumin decreased by 7.31% and 9.92% in summer, but the contrary was shown for α-globulins in ewes and lambs:α1-globulins increased by 52.94 % and 22.22 %, α2-globulins by 27.85 % and 93.02 % and albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio by 13.11% and 20% in summer, compared with winter. The values of β-globulins and γ-globulins did not differ between seasons. Ewes had higher values for protein fractions than lambs, but the reverse was true for A/G ratio. Summer serum glucose increased by 16.16% and 13.42%, urea by 16.16% and 25.78% and creatinine by 21.49% and 26.63%, whereas summer calcium (Ca) decreased by 6.81% and 5.18% and inorganic phosphorus (P) by 12.68% and 13.89% in ewes and their lambs respectively compared with winter. Lambs had higher values of serum glucose, Ca and P than their mothers, however the opposite was true for urea and creatinine. The presented results indicate that hot environment in summer season causes changes in serum protein electrophoretic patterns and metabolic indices in Ossimi ewes and their newborn lambs, which indicates an adaptive performance of these animals to seasonal variations and heat stress.
Financial deepening on income inequality: A quantitative meta-analysis study
Authors: Nokulunga Mbona
Published: December 2023

There exists a vast empirical literature on Financial Sector Development (FSD) and the income inequality nexus; however, it lacks consensus. To study this, 24 studies with 87 regression estimates on financial institution depth and income inequality were collected. This paper used the most common method of economic meta-analysis, the Partial Correlation Coefficient (PCC), to answer the question: What is the magnitude and impact, if any, of financial institution depth on income inequality? In addition, a multivariate meta-regression model was used to find moderator variables that produced mixed results in the literature. The results show that the global average comovement of financial institution depth (domestic credit) on income inequality is very small but positive; suggesting that growth in domestic credit may widen income inequality. The positive correlation between domestic credit and income inequality highlights how financial institutions use household income and collateral as a signal when deciding on credit applications. Finally, the multivariate regression results suggest that the present heterogeneity within the literature stems from different methodologies and control variables included in the econometric models, and panel studies that mix countries with heterogeneous characteristics. These suggest that different components of FSD may impact income inequality differently.
Metal powder as feedstock for laser-based additive manufacturing: From production to powder modification
Authors: Mathias Laura E. T. , Pinotti Vitor E. , Batistão Bruna F. , Rojas-Arias Nicolas , Figueira Gustavo , Andreoli Angelo F. , Gargarella Piter
Published: December 2023

Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) and direct laser deposition (DLD) are the two main processes currently used in the additive manufacturing (AM) of metals. For both methods, metal powders are used as feedstock, and they must present specific physical and chemical properties to ensure optimal processing and reliable and reproducible printing results. Particle morphology, size distribution, and flowability, among other factors, depend on the powder production process and directly influence the processing parameters and physical characteristics of the parts built by AM. This systematic review presents different concepts involving L-PBF and DLD manufacturing and the application of metal powders. The methods used to produce and characterize metal powders and the modification techniques to improve their processability by AM are detailed and discussed. Environmental and health risks are also presented, and safety measures that must be considered while handling metal powders. Some key topics requiring attention for further development are highlighted.

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Hasil dan kualitas benih kedelai pada pola tanam bersisipan dan beruntun
Authors: Hartawan Rudi , Nengsih Yulistiati , Adistya Adilla , Marwan Edy
Published: December 2023

Sequential and continuous cropping patterns are strategy to increase efficiency in soybean seed production. The research aimed to determine the impact of cropping patterns on yield and quality, also to obtain efficiency of manpower, nutrient and planting duration of soybean seed production. The research was conducted from January to October 2019. Soil fertility and compost  analysis  was  done  at  Center  for  Research  and  Development  of  Agricultural Land Resources, Bogor. Field research was at Sebapo experimental station. Proximate analysis was carried out at Center for Agricultural Postharvest Research and Development, Bogor. Seed testing was at Basic Laboratory of Batanghari University, Jambi. The research used completely randomized design with three replications. The treatment was cropping pattern: P0= standard, P1= sequential and P2= continuous. The variables observed were seed yield and quality, efficiency of manpower, nutrient and planting duration. The results showed that the seed yield of continuous cropping pattern decreased 16% and the sequential cropping pattern decreased 7.5%. The continuous cropping pattern increased manpower efficiency 22.88%, nutrient 75.30%, and planting duration 14.63%. The sequential cropping pattern increased manpower efficiency 8.25%, nutrient 75.35%, and planting duration 6.82%. The cropping pattern increased the efficiency of cultivation and did not affect the quality of soybean seed so that it can be used in soybean seed production.ABSTRAKPola tanam bersisipan dan beruntun merupakan strategi untuk meningkatkan efisiensi produksi benih kedelai. Penelitian bertujuan menetapkan dampak pola tanam terhadap  hasil dan kualitas, serta mendapatkan nilai efisiensi tenaga kerja, hara dan waktu dalam produksi benih kedelai. Penelitian dilaksanakan dari bulan Januari sampai Oktober 2019. Analisis kesuburan tanah dan kompos di Balai Besar Penelitian dan Pengembangan Sumberdaya Lahan Pertanian, Bogor. Penelitian lapangan di Balai Benih Induk Palawija, Sebapo. Analisis proksimat di Balai Besar Penelitian dan Pengembangan Pascapanen Pertanian, Bogor. Pengujian benih di Laboratorium Dasar Universitas Batanghari, Jambi. Penelitian menggunakan rancangan lingkungan acak lengkap satu faktor dengan tiga ulangan. Rancangan perlakuan adalah  pola tanam: P0= standar, P1= pola tanam bersisipan dan P2= pola tanam beruntun. Peubah yang diukur adalah hasil dan kualitas benih, efisiensi tenaga kerja, hara dan waktu. Data penelitian menunjukkan hasil benih pola tanam bersisipan turun 16% dan pola tanam beruntun turun 7,5%.  Pola tanam bersisipan meningkatkan efisiensi tenaga kerja 22,88%, efisiensi hara 75,30%, dan efisiensi waktu 14,63%. Pola tanam beruntun meningkatkan efisiensi tenaga kerja 8,25%, efisiensi hara 75,35%, dan efisiensi waktu 6,82%. Pola tanam bersisipan lebih baik daripada pola tanam beruntun. Pola tanam meningkatkan efisiensi proses budidaya dan tidak memengaruhi kualitas benih sehingga dapat digunakan pada produksi benih kedelai.
Substitusi sebagian pupuk anorganik dengan bahan organik terhadap ketersediaan N, P, K dan hasil tanaman jagung pada tanah inceptisol
Authors: Syamsiyah Jauhari , Minardi Slamet , Khadaffi Jihad , Hartati Sri , Herdiansyah Ganjar
Published: December 2023

The reduced usage of inorganic fertilizers is needed to avoid various undesirable impacts. This study aimed to assess whether partial reduction of inorganic fertilizers with the use of organic fertilizers can maintain nutrient adequacy and yield of maize. The research was conducted in Juwiring, Klaten, Central Java from August 2021 - March 2022 designed in a Completely Randomized Group Design with seven fertilizer combination treatments, namely ¼ NPK + 1 organic fertilizer, ½ NPK + 1 organic fertilizer, ¾ NPK + 1 organic fertilizer,  ¾ NPK + ¾ organic fertilizer, and two comparison treatments namely no fertilizer and standard NPK (350 kg ha-1, SP36 150 kg ha-1, KCl 75 kg ha-1) repeated three times. The parameters observed were N-total soil and tissue, P-available soil, K-available available P and soil CEC, P and K levels of plant tissue. Organic fertilizer of 10 t ha-1 was applied a week before planting. The application of ½ NPK of the standard dose + 1 organic fertilizer showed higher N-total soil, P-available, and K-available as well as higher corn yield than the standard NPK treatment with the results of cob weight (22.52 g), cob weight without cob (13.92 g), cob length (21.47 g), and cob diameter (4.55 g) against the standard NPK treatment. The use of organic fertilizers needs to be done to maintain the sustainability of natural resources.ABSTRAK Pengurangan penggunaan pupuk anorganik perlu dilakukan untuk menghindari berbagai dampak yang tidak diharapkan. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengkaji apakah pengurangan sebagian pupuk anorganik dengan pupuk organik mampu menjaga kecukupan hara dan hasil jagung. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Juwiring, Klaten, Jawa Tengah sejak Agustus 2021 – Maret 2022 menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok Lengkap dengan tujuh perlakuan kombinasi pupuk yaitu: ¼ NPK + 1 pupuk organik, ½ NPK + 1 pupuk organik, ¾ NPK + 1 pupuk organik(E), 1 NPK + 1 pupuk organik, ¾ NPK + ¼ pupuk organik, ¾ NPK + ½ pupuk organik, ¾ NPK + ¾ pupuk organik, dua perlakuan pembanding yaitu tanpa pupuk serta NPK standar (350 kg ha-1, SP36 150 kg ha-1, KCl 75 kg ha-1) yang diulang 3 kali. Parameter pengamatan yaitu N-total tanah dan jaringan, P-tersedia tanah, K-Tersedia tanah dan KTK tanah, serta kadar P dan K jaringan tanaman. Pupuk organik 10 t ha-1 diberikan seminggu sebelum tanam. Aplikasi ½ NPK dari dosis standar + 1 pupuk organik menunjukkan N-total, P-tersedia, dan K-tersedia tanah serta hasil jagung yang lebih tinggi dari perlakuan NPK standar dengan hasil berat tongkol berkelobot (22,52 g), berat tongkol tanpa kelobot (13,92 g), panjang tongkol (21,47 g), dan diameter tongkol (4,55 g) terhadap perlakuan NPK standar. Penggunaan pupuk organik perlu dilakukan untuk menjaga keberlanjutan sumberdaya alam.
Biofertilizers and chemical fertilizer application for increasing the growth and yield of foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.) in a pot experiment
Authors: Hindersah Reginawanti , Chotimah Andina , Matsuura Asana , Dewi Yeni Wispa , Karuniawan Agung
Published: December 2023

Biofertilizers are recommended to improve crops yield but researches regarding biofertilizer inoculation on foxtail millet in Indonesia is still Tlimited. The objective of the experiment was to analyze the growth and yield responses of five local-millet accessions to Bacillus biofertilizer with reduced NPK fertilizer dose; and the germination rate of millet seeds. The pot experiment was arranged in randomized block design with 10 treatments and 10 replications. The treatments were combination of five millet accessions with one dose of NPK fertilizer, and half dose of NPK fertilizer with biofertilizer. Generally, half dose of NPK with Bacillus inoculation did not change the height of six-weeks old plant, and panicle weight and length of millet compared to one dose of NPK. However, this combined fertilizer increased plant height and panicle length of Mani-Mani 79. Reduced dose NPK with Bacillus inoculation increased panicles number of J3 but reduced that of Polman 3; moreover, this combined fertilizer increased the grain weight of J3 and J4, but decreased the yield of Polman 3. The Enrekang and Polman 3 accession had better germination rate; 92% and 89.33%, respectively. This research considered that Bacillus biofertilizer reduced NPK fertilizer dose by 50% and is suggested for growing millet.ABSTRAKPupuk hayati banyak disarankan untuk meningkatkan produksi tanaman tetapi riset mengenai inokulasi pupuk hayati pada jewawut aksesi lokal Indonesia belum banyak dilakukan. Percobaan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis respons pertumbuhan dan hasil lima aksesi jewawut lokal terhadap inokulasi pupuk hayati Bacillus dan pengurangan dosis pupuk NPK; serta daya berkecambah biji jewawut setelah panen. Percobaan pot disusun dalam rancangan acak kelompok dengan 10 perlakuan dan 10 ulangan. Perlakuan percobaan adalah kombinasi lima aksesi jewawut dengan satu dosis pupuk NPK, dan setengah dosis pupuk NPK disertai pupuk hayati. Umumnya, tinggi tanaman umur enam minggu, serta bobot dan panjang malai jewawut dengan setengah dosis NPK disertai inokulasi Bacillus sama dengan tanaman yang diberi satu dosis NPK. Namun, tinggi tanaman dan panjang malai Mani-Mani 79 meningkat setelah aplikasi setengah dosis NPK dengan inokulasi Bacillus. Jumlah malai aksesi J3 meningkat sedangkan Polman 3 menurun dengan aplikasi setengah dosis NPK disertai inokulasi Bacillus. Kombinasi pupuk ini meningkatkan bobot biji J3 dan J4 tetapi  menurunkan hasil Polman 3. Aksesi Enrekang dan Polman 3 memiliki daya berkecambah yang lebih baik; masing-masing sebesar 92% dan 89,33%. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pupuk hayati Bacillus dapat mengurangi dosis pupuk NPK sampai 50% dan dapat disarakan untuk tanaman jewawut.
Perbandingan karakter fisiologi, pertumbuhan dan hasil varietas padi hitam lokal asal malang pada dua agroekosistem
Authors: Wicaksono Fiky Yulianto , Suherman Putri Utami , Kadapi Muhamad
Published: December 2023

Black rice (Oryza sativaL.) is a health-beneficial food crop. No studies have investigated the ideal agroecosystem for achieving black rice's highest growth and yield. This study aimed to contrast the physiological characteristics, growth, and yield of black rice plants within two distinct agroecosystems: wetland and dryland. The study was conducted in a controlled screen house situated at an elevation of 750 meters above sea level, with a C3 agroclimatological zone according to the Oldeman classification. The research was conducted in April – November 2020. The research used quantitative methods without an experimental design. Two populations of black rice were planted in two agroecosystem treatments, conditioned as wetland and dryland. Observations were made on physiological characters (chlorophyll content index and stomatal conductance), growth components (plant height, number of tillers, shoot root ratio, dry weight, and leaf area index), and yield components (number of productive tillers, panicle length, number of grains per panicle, percentage of filled grain, and weight of 1000 grains). The results revealed that black rice plants in dry land had better growth, but had worse in physiological characteristics, yield components, and yields than in wet land.ABSTRAKPadi hitam (Oryza sativa L.) merupakan satu dari banyak tanaman pangan yang memiliki manfaat untuk kesehatan. Penelitian mengenai agroekosistem yang optimal bagi pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman padi hitam belum dilakukan hingga saat ini. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui perbandingan fisiologi, pertumbuhan, dan hasil tanaman padi hitam pada dua agroekosistem, yaitu lahan basah dan lahan kering. Penelitian dilaksanakan dalam screen house pada ketinggian 750 m di atas permukaan laut dan merupakan zona agroklimatologi C3 berdasarkan klasifikasi Oldeman. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan April – November 2020. Penelitian menggunakan metode kuantitatif tanpa rancangan percobaan. Dua populasi padi hitam ditanam pada dua perlakuan agroekosistem, dikondisikan sebagai lahan basah dan lahan kering. Pengamatan dilakukan pada karakter fisiologi (indeks kandungan klorofil dan konduktansi stomata), komponen pertumbuhan (tinggi tanaman, jumlah anakan, nisbah pupus akar, bobot kering tanaman, dan indeks luas daun), dan komponen hasil (jumlah anakan produktif, panjang malai, jumlah gabah per malai, persentase gabah isi, dan bobot 1000 butir gabah). Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa tanaman padi hitam di lahan kering menghasilkan pertumbuhan yang lebih baik, namun memiliki karakter fisiologi, komponen hasil, dan hasil yang lebih buruk daripada di lahan basah.
Enhancing sausage functionality products for school-age children: a study on goat and camel meat with natural purslane powder as an antioxidant additive
Authors: Makangali Kadyrzhan , Tokysheva Gulzhan , Muldasheva Aknur , Gorbulya Viktoriya , Begaly Madina , Shukesheva Saule , Nabiyeva Zhanar
Published: December 2023

The objects of the study are goat and camel sausage with the addition of the natural antioxidant purslane powder. Goat and camel meat are rich in protein, contains little fat and has good digestibility, which makes it an attractive product for baby food. The results showed that experimental samples of goat sausage and chicken fillet and goat sausage and camel sausage showed a moisture content of 72.7 % and 70.6 %, fat 8.1 % and 6.7 %, protein 13.41 % and 15.31 %, carbohydrates 3.0 % and 4.4 %, respectively. The moisture binding capacity of goat and chicken fillet sausage with purslane is 78.16 %, which is 1.73 % higher than the benchmark, which is 76.43 %. The moisture binding capacity of goat and camel sausage with purslane was 78.65 %, which is 2.22 % higher than in the control. High moisture-binding ability helps to preserve the freshness and taste of sausage for a long time. In the course of the work, a comparative analysis of the digestibility of proteins of experimental samples of boiled sausage products was carried out. It was found that goat sausage and chicken fillet are characterized by a lower concentration of tyrosine due to the action of proteolytic enzymes (pepsin and trypsin) – from 624.6 mcg/ml (during the first three hours of hydrolysis) to 371.3 mcg/ml (during 6 hours of hydrolysis), against sausage made from goat meat and camel meat 674.2 when digested with pepsin and 377.3 when digested with trypsin, which indicates a higher degree of digestibility of proteins of these products. Thus, the research of goat and camel sausages for school-age children can contribute to the creation of innovative products that will meet the needs of children's health and development, as well as contribute to the sustainable development of rural regions and the growth of economic activity
Development of a solution search method using the improved emperor penguin algorithm
Authors: Shyshatskyi Andrii , Romanov Oleksii , Shknai Oleh , Babenko Vitalina , Koshlan Oleksandr , Pluhina Tetiana , Biletska Alona , Stasiuk Tetiana , Kashkevich Svitlana , Kryvosheiev Vitalii
Published: December 2023

The objects of the study are decision support systems. The subject of the study is the decision-making process in management problems using the Emperor Penguin Algorithm (EPA), an advanced genetic algorithm and evolving artificial neural networks.
A solution search method using the improved EPA is proposed. The study is based on the EPA algorithm for finding a solution regarding the object state. Evolving artificial neural networks are used to train EPA, and an advanced genetic algorithm is used to select the best EPA. The method has the following sequence of actions:
– input of initial data;
– setting agents on the search plane;
– numbering EPA in the flock;
– setting the initial velocity of the EPA and thermal radiation of each EPA;
– calculation of the position of each EPA on the total search area and its cost;
– approach (attraction) of the EPA to another EPA;
– changing in the trajectory of EPA movement;
– selection of the best individuals from the EPA flock;
– ranking the obtained solutions and sorting them;
– training EPA knowledge bases;
– determining the amount of necessary computing resources for an intelligent decision support system.
The originality of the proposed method lies in setting EPA taking into account the uncertainty of the initial data, improved global and local search procedures taking into account the noise degree of data on the state of the analysis object. The method makes it possible to increase the efficiency of data processing at the level of 13–17 % due to the use of additional improved procedures. The proposed method should be used to solve the problems of evaluating complex and dynamic processes in the interests of solving national security problems
Development of barium hexaferrite core–shell composites as high-performance microwave absorption by optimizing hydrothermal synthesis
Authors: Yustanti Erlina , Noviyanto Alfian , Fauziah Annisa Nur , Lubis Bachtiar , Trenggono Adhitya , Taufiq Ahmad
Published: December 2023

In conjunction with the enhancement of societal living standards and the rapid development of information technology, an extensive variety of high-capacity electronic devices are being introduced to the market. The heightened demands result in the generation of electromagnetic wave radiation, which poses a potential risk to human well-being. Barium hexaferrite (BHF) is one of the radar-absorbing materials (RAMs) that can absorb electromagnetic waves because it has a high anisotropic field. However, its drawbacks are narrow absorption and less stability. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), is the best candidate for the reinforcement of BHF. The study investigated the impact of increasing the thiourea, temperature, hydrothermal holding time, and sample thickness on reflection loss. This study used a two-step molten salt and hydrothermal synthesis to make a BaFe12O19@MoS2 core-cell composite. Two-step molten salt and hydrothermal synthesis methods created single-phase BaFe12O19@MoS2 core-cell composites that worked well. The results showed that adding MoS2 to BHF changed BHF's magnetic properties from hard to soft. Increasing the hydrothermal temperature up to 220 °C effectively reduced the reflection loss of BaFe12O19@MoS2. On a 2 mm thick sample containing 100 mmol thiourea, the study achieved an electromagnetic wave absorption of 99.97 % with a reflection loss of –35.41 dB (17.37 GHz). The results of this research can be applied to protect electronic devices vulnerable to signal interference from satellite radar systems at frequencies of 12–18 GHz
Application of split and recombine microchannel for microfluidic applications: a review
Authors:   Sardar Patel University, Pawar Sanjay , Chouksey Vimal Kumar
Published: December 2023

Microfluidic mixing is used in micro-scale systems to combine numerous samples quickly but thoroughly. These devices promote sample mixing primarily by improving the diffusion result among the fluxes of several species. In general, there are two types of microfluidic mixing methods: active (which employs an external power force to disturb the specimen genus) and passive (which uses specifically designed microchannel to-pologies to increase the area of contact as well as contact period of the sample species). This review research uses a comprehensive survey under the microfluidic micromixer (active and passive micromixer). Along with a study of hybrid active and passive micro-mixers, the use of microfluidic is also thoroughly examined. Based on this analysis, we were able to compare the mixing indexes of active and passive mixers, with active achieving a maximum mixing index of 0.73 and passive achieving a maximum mixing index of 0.97. At the end of this review, readers will have a better knowledge of microfluid-ics and its applications in the real world.
Clinical analyzes and theoretical calculations of the characteristics of blood cells in patients with lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors:   European University, Mantskava Maya , Kuchava Georgy ,   Ivane Beritashvili Center of Experimental Biomedicine, Momtselidze Nana ,   Kutaisi University
Published: December 2023

Lymphoblastic leukemia is one of the serious diseases of the hematopoietic system, which requires long-term treatment, but despite this, it often leads to disability and mortal-ity. In this regard, all the still unexplored relationships between blood elements and their motor ability, which can be described by the rheological properties of blood, are of inter-est. For a better understanding of the relationship between morphometric features and the rheological properties of blood, we compiled a research algorithm, the purpose of which was to study the rheological parameters of the blood system using clinical tests and in silico calculations against the background of the clinical picture of the number and size of formed elements, lymphocytic formula of patients with lymphoblastic leuke-mia. In the group of patients with leukoblastic leukemia, the number of neutrophils was reduced by 38% compared with the control. Other types did not change significantly. Thrombocytopenia, a decrease in hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit were ob-served, however, the number of erythrocytes corresponded to the values in the control. The dynamics of the size of erythrocytes is an indicator of the lability of the blood sys-tem. Under conditions of development of leukemic processes, the proportion of young erythroid forms is negligible. The development of lymphoblastic leukemia was accompa-nied by thrombocytopenia, a decrease in hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit, however, the number of erythrocytes corresponded to the values in the control. Studies have revealed changes in the geometric characteristics of erythrocytes in patients with leukemia. The increase in overall dimensions (diameter and height) of erythrocytes in patients with patients with leukoblastic leukemia varied by 15–20 % compared with the control. The rheological parameters were changed significantly. According to our data, the violation of blood flow occurs due to changes in erythrocyte aggregation, deformabil-ity of the erythrocyte membrane, plasma viscosity with an unchanged number of erythro-cytes, i.e. with normal hematocrit. These data are especially interesting from the point of view of rheology and clinic of leukemias.
Anesthetic Management of Emergency Surgery for a Patient with Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (Type IV): A Case Report
Authors: Woo Un Tak , Shin Woo Jong , Shim Jae Hang , Jeon Woo Jae , Park Hyung Joon
Published: December 2023

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a very rare genetic disorder characterized by defects in the production of connective tissue. Among them, vascular EDS is the subtype known to have the worst prognosis due to fragile blood vessels. Accordingly, we would like to report a case report of a patient with vascular EDS with a review of the literature on possible massive transfusion and anesthesiological problems. Patients with vascular EDS have very weak blood vessels and tissues that are easily broken. So there is a high possibility of unexpected massive bleeding during emergency surgery in these patients. Therefore, the anesthesiologist should be fully prepared for the possibility of massive blood loss, keeping in mind the possibility of damage to large blood vessels. The central vein must be secured using ultrasound, sufficient blood and fluids must be prepared, and equipment capable of rapid administration must be perfectly prepared before the start of operation.
The Coexistence of Fibromuscular Dysplasia of the Renal Artery and Graves’ Disease in an Adolescent: A Case Report
Authors: Jeong Jinsol , Kim Haesook , Lee Dongwon
Published: December 2023

Here we present a rare case of an adolescent with hypertension, concurrently diagnosed with fibromuscular dysplasia of the renal artery and Graves’ disease. Although fibromuscular dysplasia and Graves’ disease have distinct pathogenic mechanisms, it is possible to infer the potential correlation between the two from the perspective of vascular involvement. It is believed that transforming growth factor-β, as the shared element of both diseases, may contribute to their development and progression. The overactivation of the sympathetic nervous system in Graves’ disease may induce hyperplasia of vascular smooth muscle cells, similar to that observed in fibromuscular dysplasia. In Graves’ disease, the excessive synthesis and secretion of angiotensin II due to the overactivation of the renin-angiotensin system, along with the up-regulation of angiotensin II receptors, may also induce pathological changes in the vasculature throughout the body. In this regard, exploring the correlation between fibromuscular dysplasia and Graves’ disease is of significant clinical importance.
Familial Dysalbuminemic Hyperthyroxinemia by Albumin Gene Variant (R242H) in a 19-Year-Old Male: A Case Report
Authors: Cho Yoon Young
Published: December 2023

Familial dysalbuminemic hyperthyroxinemia (FDH) is the most common inherited cause of high serum total thyroxine (T4) levels in clinically euthyroid individuals. Mutant albumin coding gene (ALB) interferes free T4 assays and leads to discordant thyroid function tests. We describe a 19-year-old male harboring a heterozygous c.725G > A (p.Arg242His) variant using Sanger sequencing for his ALB, which is the second FDH case reported in South Korea. Appropriate genetic testing for subjects suspicious of FDH would prevent unnecessary repeat tests, although the prevalence of FDH is very low in the Asian population.
Kawasaki Disease Complicated with Giant Coronary Aneurysm in Case of Systematized Epidermal Nevus
Authors: Yoo Gyeong Hee
Published: December 2023

Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute systemic vasculitis that involves coronary arteries. Systematized epidermal nevus is a skin disease characterized by extensive verrucous and hyperchromic plaques. A male patient, previously diagnosed with systematized epidermal nevus, was referred for high fever. Eye injection, red lip, strawberry tongue, and enlarged neck node were accompanied. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVGG) and high-dose aspirin were given for the treatment of KD. An echocardiogram revealed a small aneurysm in the right coronary artery (RCA). Second IVGG was administered because of refractoriness. The size of the aneurysm was increased to medium in RCA and another medium-sized aneurysm was found in the left anterior descending artery (LAD). Clopidogrel was added. After 3 days of defervescence, he was discharged. Warfarin was added for a giant aneurysm in LAD, aggravated 8 weeks later after the presentation. 11 months later, giant aneurysm was changed to medium sized aneurysm. Patient is at following with dual antiplatelet therapy without warfarin.
Academic Success of Collegiate Athletes and Social and Emotional Learning
Authors: Romine Rebecca
Published: December 2023

College student-athletes represent a unique sub-population of college students with several competing responsibilities to fulfill. While institutions of higher education have historically used standardized test scores and GPA as predictors of students’ academic success, there have been shifts to include non-cognitive, social and emotional factors in this predictive model. Social and emotional skills can be developed. Research has shown that implementing social and emotional learning curriculum has positive impacts on academic achievement, student attitudes about learning, and the creation of prosocial behaviors. These benefits contribute to increased student persistence, retention, and graduation rates. While the connection between social and emotional learning and academic achievement is well documented, there is a lack of research and practical application of social and emotional learning curriculum in higher education with collegiate student-athletes. Advisors, academic support personnel, coaches, and athletic administrators who understand student-athletes’ social and emotional capabilities can use this understanding to help holistically develop student-athletes. Breaking down siloed, departmental operations within higher education and sharing information to work collaboratively for the good of student-athletes can lead to higher academic achievement, better on-field performance, and graduates with the necessary soft skills to succeed in a competitive job market.
Food Insecurity among Division I Student-athletes at a California State University: A mixed methods study
Authors: Bosson Brianna , Shodahl Skye , Duran Nelida , Herman Dena R.
Published: December 2023

According to the 2020 Hope Survey, 38% of two-year college students and 29% of four-year college students experienced food insecurity. The distinct lifestyle of student-athletes may place them at an even greater risk for experiencing food insecurity and its consequences as compared to non-student-athletes. Therefore, this study assessed the prevalence of food insecurity among 98 student-athletes at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and explored its impact on their athletic and academic performance, and emotional well-being. The current study utilized a mixed-methods, cross sectional design. An online survey was used to assess food security status, fruit and vegetable intake, reliance on athletic department fueling stations, and other sociodemographic variables. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore the impact of food insecurity on athletic performance, academic performance, and emotional well-being. Of the 98 student-athletes, 34.7% were food insecure. Reliance on the fueling station as a primary source of food for the day and reduced fruit and vegetable intake were identified as significant predictors of food insecurity. Eight semi-structured interviews were conducted and revealed that food intake impacts energy levels during athletic events and overall quality of athletic performance, as well as energy levels in class and ability to focus during class. Additionally, unequal access to resources within the fueling station were seen as a barrier to their success. Future research should investigate the prevalence of food insecurity among student-athletes and assess the use of the athletic department fueling station as an intervention to mitigate food insecurity among this population.