bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HUBUNGAN INTERPERSONAL PADA KELUARGA CAMPURAN MUHAMMADIYAH DAN NAHDLATUL ULAMA DI DESA BANJARANYAR LAMONGAN
Authors: Fathimah Zahroh
Published: March 2024

Keywords: NU, Muhammadiyah, Family, Interpersonal, Communication

This study aims to understand more deeply about the communication patterns of interpersonal relationship in a mixed fsmily of Muhammadiyah and NU in Banjaranyar village, Paciran sub-dstrict, Lamongan Regency. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method eith interview and documentation data collection techniques. This study found that this mixed NU-Muhammadiyah family ran very harmoniously until the third generation of the family. From this, it was found that there are two patterns of communication that are carried out in maintaining interpersonal relationships in the family, these are: first, the level of conformity to the same values and held by each family member, namely mutual respect. This is reflected in the policy of family by parents to care for diversity and the cultivation of mutual acceptance through education and marriage. In addition, the value is also reflected in the practice of mutual respect between NU and Muhammadiyah. Second, the pattern of conversation in discussing something that focuses on making decisions based on deliberation. As well as intense commucation to discuss both online and offline.
Peran Humas LKBN ANTARA dalam Menjalin Hubungan Antar Budaya Melalui Program Pelatihan UMKM di Sembalun
Authors: Shakilah Faliha  , Muhammad Ferdiansyah  , Dini Safitri
Published: March 2024

Fungsi public relation adalah menjadi jembatan informasi dari perusahaan kepada khalayak maupun sebaliknya, untuk mengetahui apa saja harapan khalayak kepada perusahaan baik eksternal maupun internal. Salah satu cara berkomunikasi denga masyarakat eksternal perusahaan yakni melalui program besar dalam membantu menyelesaikan permasalahan lingkungan di sekitarnya atau biasa disebut dengan TJSL (Tanggung Jawab Sosial dan Lingkungan). Program TJSL merupakan program yang bisa menjadi dasar dalam menjalin hubungan yang baik dari perusahaan kepada masyarakat di sekitarnya. Kegiatan ini juga terkadang disebut sebagai Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) yang hadir sebagai program pemberdayaan khalayak di sekitar yang harus dilakukan oleh seorang public relations. Salah satu contoh program TJSL yakni adalah Program pelatihan UMKM di Sembalun, Lombok Timur, yang diselenggarakan oleh LKBN (Lembaga Kantor Berita Nasional) dengan tujuan guna menyejahterakan masyarakat Sembalun sebagai kota wisata terutama mereka yang hidup dari usaha kecil. Untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang proses komunikasi antara LKBN Antara dengan masyarakat di Sembalun, peneliti menggunakan metode Metode kualitatif yakni wawancara mendalam, serta IPPAR Model yang juga digunakan untuk mengetahui komponen etnography public realtions yang dilakukan oleh public relation LKBN Antara saat melakukan program pelatihan tersebut. Hasil yang ditemukan peneliti mengungkapkan bahwa public relation LKBN Antara menyesuaikan materi pelatihan dengan latar belakang budaya khalayak sasaran, sehingga sasaran merasa terbantu dengan pelatihan ini.
Visual Pleasure New Media (Analisis Semiotika Male Gaze pada Akun Tiktok @Goodponselangels)
Authors: Amanda Amalia Faustine Gittawati
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyze the forms of Male Gaze that are displayed in a series of content presented by the Tiktok account @Goodponselangels which is an alternative account from the previous account, namely @Goodponsels. This account is presented for none other than supporting promotion, by focusing on content that focuses on the popularity of the Good Ponsel team, the Good Angels. Visual Pleasure does not stop at conventional media but is also found in new media such as Tiktok which is now popular for many people. Tiktok has become a very profitable promotional alternative with various efforts, one of which is by presenting the visual enjoyment of the female body for Tiktok users. This study uses a qualitative approach with the semiotic analysis of the character Roland Barthes who examines three sign maps namely denotative, connotative and myth formed by the accounts of good angels. The results of the study show that the denotative signs generated by the tiktok account @Goodponselangels are in the form of movement, use of clothing, and audio as a map. Taking pictures and expressions that are shown while swaying in content following audio that is currently popular contains a connotative meaning that represents male gaze and makes the woman a sensual passive object that is attractive and gives visual satisfaction to the audience, thereby forming a myth that this is a which is reasonable and is a form of freedom of expression, which without realizing it is a form of threat to women.
Sinema Tari Sebuah Alternatif Solusi Produksi Tari Pada Masa Pandemi
Authors: Gita Kinanthi Purnama Asri Adinda
Published: March 2024

Sinema Tari merupakan istilah yang dipakai sebagai hasil karya mahasiswa Produksi Tari Program Studi Pendidikan Seni Tari STKIP PGRI Banjarmasin pada masa pandemi. Penelitian kualititatif ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan masalah yang timbul pada mata kuliah Produksi Tari dan mendeskripsikan sinema tari sebagai alternatif solusi produksi tari pada masa pandemi. Data dikumpulkan dengan teknik wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi, dan studi pustaka dan dianalisis menghasilkan data deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masa pandemi menjadi masalah utama dan mempengaruhi sistem pembelajaran, konsep Produksi Tari, hingga distribusinya. Pembelajaran biasanya dilakukan secara tatap muka dan hasilnya dipergelarkan secara langsung, pada masa pandemi keduanya tidak dapat dilakukan. Alternatif solusi yang dipilih adalah memproduksi tiga sinema tari dengan proses blended learning. Sinema Tari berjudul Tamula Gunung Hantanung, Manyingkai Pangambangan, dan Darau Purun(Bersama Purun) dikemas dalam pertunjukan dalam jaringan. Ditampilkan live streaming di channel youtube Apm Production21 tanggal 5,6, 7 Maret 2021 pukul 20.00 WITA. Jumlah penayangan sinema tari mencapai angka 9000 kali penayangan. Hal ini menunjukkan adanya respon positif dari masyarakat terhadap karya tersebut. Sehingga pilihan sinema tari sebagai alternatif solusi dianggap efektif serta efisien pada masa pandemi bahkan dapat ditindaklanjuti untuk jangka pendek dan panjang.
Kelam Kehidupan Melalui Karya Tari Sesal
Authors: Afriyani Dita , Suwandi Tuteng , Soewardjo B. Kristiono
Published: March 2024

Karya Tari Sesal memiliki tujuan ingin menyampaikan tentang penyesalan biduan Dangdut di atas panggung dengan goyangan erotis, saweran, dan pandangan buruk masyarakat yang dituangkan ke dalam sebuah karya tari untuk memenuhi syarat ujian Strata-1 Program Studi Pendidikan Tari Universitas Negeri Jakarta. Selain untuk memenuhi syarat tugas akhir. Metode yang digunakan dalam karya tari Sesal menggunakan metode penciptaan Alma M Hawkins yang berjudul Moving from Within: A New Method for Dance Making dan diterjemahkan oleh I Wayan Dibia di dalam bukunya yang berjudul Bergerak Menurut Kata Hati. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik wawancara, observasi dan studi Pustaka. Penciptaan karya tari ini dipentaskan di dalam ruangan dengan mengatur backdrop berwarna hitam serta pencahayaan yang mendukung dikarenakan pembuatan karya tari dilaksanakan saat pandemik Covid-19. Tari Sesal berdurasi 15 menit dengan 5 adegan. Gerak-gerak yang dihasilkan pada karya yang dikembangkan dari gerak tradisi Betawi menjadi gerak-gerak kreasi baru yang sesuai dengan tema. Dalam penciptaan karya tari ini melibatkan 2 orang penari, dimana keduanya menjadi satu tokoh utama biduanita yang sama sehingga pesan yang ingin disampaikan dalam karya tari ini terwujud.
Penciptaan Karya Komposisi Penataan Gamelan Pelog - Salendro Untuk Aransemen Musik Sekolah
Authors: Cahyadi Ojang , Mutiarasari Kartika
Published: March 2024

Mengungkapkan bunyi-bunyian yang tertata melalui komposisi karya musik dituangkan dalam penataan komposisi gamelan untuk aransemen musik sekolah, dilatarbelakangi atas dasar keinginan untuk memberi materi alternatif dan teknik bermain gamelan khusus untuk aransemen musik sekolah, sehingga siswa disekolah tertarik untuk mengikuti pembelajaran gamelan. Bunyi dalam musik sesuatu yang hidup dan berwujud menjadi suara-suara yang tertata dan memiliki ukuran sendiri-sendiri, sehingga terbentuklah nada dan pola-pola ritmis yang harmonis. Kehidupan bunyi-bunyian dapat dilihat dari ciri atau watak yang ditentukan oleh instrument alat musiknya, ada yang berbunyi dengan cara ditiup, digesek, ditepuk, dipukul, dan ditekan. Bunyi alat musik akan menyatu dengan jiwa si pemusiknya sebagai ekspesi diri seorang musisi. Karya seni seorang musisi merupakan suatu pengalaman estetis dan ide-ide kreatif pribadi yang kedalam karya musik. Tujuan dan sasaran khusus yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian karya seni ini adalah menghasilkan produk media dan bahan ajar yang praktis dan memudahkan para siswa dalam bermain gamelan, dan menghasilkan karya komposisi penataan gamelan Sunda yang layak dijadikan bahan ajar. Sedangkan metodelogi dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif yang menghasilkan produk dalam bentuk komposisi penataan gamelan pelog salendro Sunda yang memiliki legalitas hak kekayaan intelektual dan dokumentasi partitur  atau notasi komposisi penataan yang dihasilkan dari proses penelitian karya seni ini.
Performance of Goa Kreo Legend Masterpiece: Before, During and After the Performance in the Management of Tirang Community in the City of Semarang
Authors: Saguh Ridhatul Hidayat  , Mohammad Hasan Bisri
Published: March 2024

Tirang Communtiy is a group consisting of dance, music and drama activists. The existence of Tirang Community is able to invite young people to join in order to love traditional culture and arts and to package arts so that they are easily accepted by the community. This is the reason for researchers to study the performance of the Kreo Goa Legendary Masterpiece: Before, When and After Performances in Tirang Community Management in Semarang City. The research objective is to analyze the form of the Goa Kreo Legend Masterpiece performance, and analyze the Tirang Community management in the production of the Goa Kreo Legend Masterpiece. Researchers used a phenomenological approach and qualitative methods in preparing research results. The results showed that the form of the Goa Kreo Legend Masterpiece show consisted of pre-show and the core of the show. The supporting elements of the Goa Kreo Legend Masterpiece show consist of performers, movements, accompaniment, fashion, makeup, lighting, settings, themes, plot, floor patterns, places, expressions, properties, and spectators. Tirang Community carries out managerial activities by including management functions and management elements. Tirang Community management factors consist of organizational management, production activity management and show management
Meningkatkan Pemahaman Tari Tradisional dengan Model Problem Based Learning untuk Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila Tema Kearifan Lokal pada Pelajaran Seni Tari Kelas XI
Authors: Mairani Pemilasari W. , Mardiayanah
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman tari tradisional dengan cara menganalisis proses dan hasil belajar siswa yang diterapkan Problem based Learning untuk projek penguatan profil pelajar Pancasila tema kearifan lokal pada pelajaran seni tari kelas XI.  Penelitian dilakukan karena permasalahan peserta didik kelas XI tidak memahami tari tradisional Indonesia, sehingga kesulitan untuk membuat tari kreasi berdasarkan tari tradisional yang merupakan salah satu capaian pembelajaran Fase F dalam kurikulum Merdeka. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dari Kemis & Taggart. Dua siklus yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Setiap siklus terdapat empat tahapan yaitu perencanaan (planning), tindakan (action), pengamatan (observing), serta refleksi (reflecting). Penelitian ini dilakukan dari bulan Juni sampai September 2023 di SMA Negeri 92 Jakarta, melalui pembelajaran tatap muka. Data dikumpulkan melalui teknik pengumpulan data berupa, hasil belajar berupa test objektif, diskusi kelompok dan makalah, wawancara kolaborator, wawancara siswa, observasi oleh kolaborator, observasi oleh siswa, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa nilai rata-rata pretes  adalah 67, nilai rata-rata sikus 1 adalah 79 dan nilai rata-rata siklus 2 adalah 92. Hasil belajar mengalami peningkatan 12% jika dibandingkan hasil pretes dengan nilai siklus 1. Peningkatan 13%ibandingkan hasil siklus 1 dengan siklus 2. Kesimpulannya bahwa penerapan model Problem based Learning dapat meningkatkan pemahaman tari tradisional bagi peserta didik kelas XI untuk projek penguatan profil pelajar Pancasila tema kearifan lokal yang ditunjukkan dari peningkatan nilai hasil belajar.
Hubungan Konsentrasi dengan Kemampuan akurasi Passing Pemain Futsal Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Authors: Irawan Andri , Hasibuan Muchtar Hendra , Prabowo Eko , Yanto Gusti Andri , Fitranto Nur , Paranoan Andri
Published: March 2024

ABSTRAK

Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah mengetahui keterkaitan atau hubungan antara kecerdasan emosional dan konsentrasi dengan kemampuan passing pada pemain futsal Universitas Negeri Jakarta. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Jakarta, pengambilan data dilaksanakan di Kampus B Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragan Universiatas Negeri Jakarta. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi korelasional dengan metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa klub futsal universitas negeri jakarta. Sampelnya adalah menggunakan purposive sampling yaitu Pemain Futsal yang masuk ke dalam tim utama berjumlah 20 orang. Hasil dari penelitian ini diperoleh nilai thitung sebesar 4,845 sedangkan nilai ttabel diperoleh nilai sebesar 2,101. Berdasarkan hal tersebut maka dapat diketahui bahwa nilai thitung lebih besar dari ttabel (4,845> 2,101) maka Ho ditolak H1 diterima, artinya secara parsial terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara variabel (X) Konsentrasi dengan variabel (Y) Akurasi passing pada atlet futsal putri Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Ciri Khas Pandeglang dalam Karya Seni Patung
Authors: Rizal Rizki , Kurnia Panji , Moerdisuroso Indro
Published: March 2024

Penciptaan karya seni visual berupa patung, karya ini merupakan bentuk ekspresi perupa dalam menangkap segala hal yang berkaitan dan menjadi ciri khas daerah Pandeglang, Provinsi Banten. Kemudian ciri khas daerah Pandeglang tersebut perupa gabungkan dengan mengandalkan gaya pribadi, sehingga menjadi bentuk baru dan diwujudkan ke dalam karya patung berbahan dasar bubur kertas. Tujuan dari penggabungan tersebut adalah agar karya patung perupa dapat diterima dan diapresiasi oleh masyarakat Pandeglang. Patung badak yang berada di daerah Pandeglang menjadi sumber inspirasi perupa dalam membuat karya patung ini, karena berdirinya patung-patung badak tersebut menjadi tolak ukur perupa untuk membuat suatu karya seni patung yang dapat diapresiasi bahkan diterima oleh masyarakat Pandeglang, perupa menyimpulkan penerimaan patung badak di Pandeglang hadir karena objek tersebut merupakan ciri khas dan ikon daerah Pandeglang karena badak cula satu merupakan hewan endemik yang hanya dapat ditemui di Kabupaten Pandeglang.
Idealisme Mahasiswa Generasi Milenial dalam Karya Komik
Authors: Sumartono Ekky Pratama Djoko , Moerdisuroso Indro , Kherid Zaitun Y.A
Published: March 2024

Penciptaan karya seni rupa dengan judul Idealisme ‘Mahasiswa Generasi Milenial dalam karya komik’ dibuat sebagai upaya untuk memunculkan kembali minat idealisme sosial politik mahasiswa milenial. Kemudian menciptakan komik bertemakan sosial politik dengan gaya ilustrasi kombinasi manga dan digital painting kartun Walt Disney. Komik terinspirasi dari pengalaman empiris selama aktif dalam organisasi BEM FBS (2016-2017) dan BEM UNJ (2017-2018). Kondisi sosial budaya industri komersial yang kapitalistik membentuk mahasiswa yang lebih menampilkan gaya hidup santai, hedonis, acuh tak acuh, dan lebih banyak memposisikan diri sebagai bagian dari masyarakat konsumer daripada menjadi bagian dari gerakan civil society. Pengalaman empiris dan buku-buku sosial politik yang telah dibaca, menjadikan inspirasi dalam membuat cerita. Visual komik memadukan unsur manga dan pewarnaan gaya digital painting kartun Walt Disney. Karya komik dicetak kemudian disajikan dalam bentuk serial, berjumlah 2 volume berukuran A5.
Configuration of the Values of Al-Qur’an, Pancasila, and Mathematics: Critical Study of Integration-Based Analysis in Indonesia
Authors: Wahidah Evita Yuliatul , Abdillah Syaik , Sahroni Roni , Sirait Sangkot , Kusumaputri Erika Setyanti
Published: March 2024

This paper presents about the values of Al-Qur’an, Pancasila, and Mathematics in the discourse on the theory of interconnection integration undergoing a demystification process. The configuration of the values of Al-Qur’an, Pancasila, and Mathematics through Islamic studies is carried out with a theo-anthropocentric process on the integralist values of Al-Qur’an to Mathematics, giving birth to six models, namely Mathematics for Al-Qur’an, Mathematics from Al-Qur’an, Mathematics to explore Al-Qur’an, Mathematics to deliver Al-Qur’an, Mathematics to explain Al-Qur’an, and Mathematics with Al-Qur’an. In integration, there is an effort to restructure Qur’anic and Mathematical sciences, while in interconnection there are meetings in the format of complementation, comparison, confirmation, and the contribution of the verses of Al-Qur’an to the five precepts of Pancasila.
Revitalizing Old Facades: Innovations in Facade System Installation and Preservation
Authors: Ulugbek Tojiboev , Marjona Kamilova
Published: March 2024

This article presents a novel approach to enhancing the aesthetic appeal and longevity of old building facades through the installation of a new facade system. The study aims to improve the appearance of buildings while safeguarding the integrity of existing facades and mitigating various associated challenges. The methodology involves a detailed analysis of the old facade's condition, selection of appropriate materials and technologies for the new system, and implementation strategies for seamless integration. Results indicate significant improvements in building aesthetics, increased durability, and reduced maintenance costs. The implications of this research extend to urban planning, heritage preservation, and sustainable architectural practices, offering valuable insights for architects, engineers, and policymakers globally.

Highlights:

Facade renovation enhances building aesthetics and preserves historical architecture.

Innovative materials and technologies ensure long-term sustainability and reduce maintenance costs.

Global impact: Research findings inform urban development practices, emphasizing heritage preservation and sustainable building strategies.

Keywords: Facade System, Building Renovation, Modernization
Late Ordovician Shelf Deposition in Northern Gorny Altai: Lithology, Faunas, and Paleogeography
Authors: Sennikov N.V. , Obut O.T. , Lykova E.V. , Timokhin A.V. , Shcherbanenko T.A.
Published: March 2024

––New and revised previous data based on detailed description of sections have provided better constraints on fauna taxonomy, lithology, and stratigraphy, as well as on biostratigraphic ages of sediments. The lithology and stratigraphy of several key Upper Ordovician sections in the northern Gorny Altai area show that the local units of Sandbian and Katian Savelieva and Bulukhta formations can be used as reference for the regional Ordovician division. It is suggested to include a newly distinguished Bulukhta facies zone, an area of Late Ordovician coarse clastic deposition, into the mapped Ordovician deposits of Gorny Altai. According to paleogeographic reconstructions, the deposition occurred in a large sea gulf surrounded with elevated landmasses exposed to erosion.
WITHDRAWN: A Review Study of the Existential Problems of Substance Addicted Adolescents in Turkey: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Kızılkaya Mehtap , Toker Sema , Uzunoğlu Gülçin
Published: March 2024

Background Substance abuse is an important health problem that is quite common all over the world and especially affects individuals in adolescence. The aim of this study is to determine the existential problems of substance addicted adolescents living in Turkey.
Methods The study was conducted in accordance with the phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research designs. The sample of the study consists of 11 adolescents aged between 14-18. Data were collected by face-to-face, in-depth interviews by using structured interview form. Research data were evaluated by descriptive analysis method. Upon the analysis of the research data, three themes emerged: situations where the substance is needed, the relationship between substance and existential concepts, and future expectations.
Discussion In conclusion; It was determined that the majority of the participants started using the substance under peer influence, they used the substance more frequently in coping with anger and problem solving, and they felt more free existentially when they took the substance. It has been suggested that nurses and other health professionals working with adolescents provide counseling to adolescents on issues such as developing problem-solving skills, anger management and interpersonal communication, and including existential issues in substance abuse treatment plans.
Assessing Landslide Susceptibility in Indian Himalayas: Comparing Polygon and Point-Based Inventories with Modified Frequency Ratio Approach
Authors: KHAN IMRAN , Bahuguna Harish , Kainthola Ashutosh , Kanungo D. P. , Dahal Ranjan Kumar , Das Suvam , Sarkar Shantanu
Published: March 2024

This study examines the effects of using point and polygon-based landslide inventory on the process of mapping landslide susceptibility in the Northwestern Indian Himalayas. The modified frequency ratio method was utilized to generate the landslide susceptibility map, applying classification through the define, equal, geometric, natural break, and quantile reclassification procedures. Comparative analyses were performed to compare the polygon-based and point-based landslide susceptibility maps using different reclassification methods. The polygon-based methodology achieved success rates/prediction rates of 75.0%/75.4%, 76.1%/76.4%, 77.9%/78.4%, 77.9%/78.4%, and 78.1%/78.6% for the define, equal, geometric, natural break, and quantile classification methods, respectively. On the other hand, the point-based strategy resulted in success rates/prediction rates of 81.8%/82.1%, 83.0%/83.2%, 84.2%/84.6%, 84.3%/84.6%, and 83.5%/83.7% for the respective categorization techniques. The results showed that the point-based landslide susceptibility map had a higher performance in terms of AUC values, but the polygon-based map was better at portraying ground conditions. Geometric, natural break, and quantile reclassification methods consistently shown superior performance compared to define and equal methods in both point and polygon-based approaches. Although both point and polygon-based inventories showed acceptable levels of accuracy, it is advisable to use the polygon-based technique, provided that the necessary data and computer resources are available. This research provides useful insights into the selection of inventory types and classification methods for the accurate mapping of landslide susceptibility in the rugged terrain of the Northwestern Indian Himalayas.
Soil nutrition, microbial composition and some selected associated P n S enzymes under charcoal production sites of derived Savanna, Nigeria
Authors: Adeyemo Adebayo Jonathan , Oluwagbemi Isreal A. , Ajiboye William O. , Akinnagbe Evelyn Atinuke , Akande Tolulope Yetunde , Oyun Mathhew Banji , Awodun Moses Adeyeye
Published: March 2024

Soil functions as the active force managing diverse biogeochemical processes in tropical forest ecosystem, which include the storage and recycling of nutrients, as well as the decomposition of organic matter. Anthropogenic activities, particularly deforestation with a focus on charcoal production, have substantially disrupted these processes, leading to notable changes in microbial activities, enzyme functions, and the availability and soil nutrient status of the derived savannah in southwestern Nigeria. While there is increasing recognition of charcoal’s impact on soil properties, there remains a noticeable research gap in understanding its specific effects on some associated soil microbial properties, soil enzymes and micronutrients in charcoal production site. Our investigation focuses on assessing soil nutrition, microbial composition and some selected associated P and S enzymes under charcoal production sites of derived Savanna, Nigeria. Soil samples were systematically collected at depths of 0–15 cm, 15–30 cm, and 30–45 cm in locations associated with charcoal production (CPS) and non-production sites (NPS). The objective was to assess the microbial biomass content in phosphorus, activity levels of microorganisms in soil, focusing on their production of phosphorus and sulfur enzymes, and to examine the overall nutrient release in these diverse environments. The findings revealed Biomass phosphorus (Bp), Phosphatase (Pho), Thiosulfate dehydrogenase (Tsd), Dimethyl sulfoxide reductase (Dsr), and micronutrients (Mg, Zn, Cu, Co, Fe) were significantly higher in CPS than in NPS. Phytase (Phy) followed a consistent trend at both sites with significant differences among means. Except for copper (Cu), the cobalt (Co), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and zinc (Zn) concentrations declined as the soil depth increased in the CPS and NPS across the three locations. This indicates that charcoal production sites in the derived savannah forest of southwestern Nigeria have a significant impact on soil properties and microbial activities. The higher levels of Bp, Pho, Tsd, and Dsr in CPS suggest increased microbial activity and nutrient availability compared to NPS. Additionally, the variation in micronutrient concentrations with soil depth indicates differences in nutrient distribution and availability between the two sites. These findings underscore the importance of further research to fully understand the effects of charcoal production on soil ecosystems and to develop sustainable management practices that mitigate these impacts.
Comparing the Malignant Properties of Parental and a knock-in version of HCT116 cell line expressing the CDK2-mutant of eukaryotic Elongation Factor 2 (eEF2)
Authors: Yüksel Büşra , Türkel Nezaket , Şahin Fikrettin , DENIZ ASLI AYSEN HIZLI
Published: March 2024

Modulation of protein synthesis according to the physiological cues is maintained through tight control of Eukaryotic Elongation Factor 2 (eEF2), whose unique translocase activity is essential for cell viability. Phosphorylation of eEF2 at its Thr56 residue inactivates this function in translation. In our previous study we reported a novel mode of post-translational modification that promotes higher efficiency in T56 phosphorylation. Cyclin A/CDK2-mediated phosphorylation of eEF2 at the S595 residue is required for more potent phosphorylation at the Thr56, suggesting CDK2 takes a role in robust suppression of protein synthesis. In the current study, we analyzed the cell cycle, proliferation, cell death, migration, colony formation, autophagy, and response to Cisplatin properties of the point-mutant variant of HCT116 cells that express the CDK2 mutant (S595A-eEF2) of eEF2. The knocked in S595A mutation resulted in decreased levels of T56 phosphorylation of eEF2, which appears to have similar biological consequences to other experimental manipulations such as silencing the activity of the kinase for the Thr56 residue, eEF2 Kinase (eEF2K). Our findings indicate that interfering with the inhibition of eEF2 results in elevated protein synthesis in HCT116 cells and is associated with the progression of malignancy in the colorectal cancer cell line, where eEF2K activity could provide a tumor suppressive role.
Outcomes of in-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest in the emergency department of a tertiary referral hospital in Tanzania: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Mally Deogratius , Namazzi Ruth , Musoke Philippa , Munube Deogratias , Luggya Tonny Stone , Sawe Hendry R.
Published: March 2024

Background: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure performed to bring back the heart function following cardiac arrest.
Despite the establishment of emergency department and training on Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) the outcomes of in-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest have not been documented. We ought to determine the outcomes and factors associated with survival at 24 hours after in-hospital pediatric cardiac arrests at MNH in Tanzania.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of all patients aged 1 month to 18 years who had in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCA) prompting CPR in the Emergency Medicine Department (EMD) at MNH, Tanzania from January 2016 to December 2019. Data was collected from electronic medical record (Wellsoft) system using standardized and pretested data collection form that recorded clinical baseline, pre-arrest, arrest, and post-arrest parameters. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the influence of each factor on survival at 24 hours.
Results: A total of 11,951 patients requiring resuscitation were screened, and 257 (2.1%) had cardiac arrest at EMD. Among 136 patients enrolled, the median age was 1.5 years (interquartile range: 0.5-3 years) years, and the majority 108 (79.4%) aged ≤ 5 years, and 101 (74.3%) had been referred from peripheral hospitals. Overall stained return of spontaneous circulation was achieved in 70 (51.5%) patients, survival at 24 hours was attained in 43 (31.3%) of patients, and only 7 patients (5.2%) survived to hospital discharge. Factors independently associated with survival at 24 hours were CPR event during the day/evening (p=0.035), duration of CPR ≤ 20 minutes (p=0.017), epinephrine ≤2 doses (p=0.049), reversible causes of cardiac arrest being identified (p=0.001), and having assisted/mechanical ventilation after CPR (p=0.001).
Conclusion: In our cohort of children with cardiac arrest, survival to hospital discharge was only 5%. Factors associated with 24-hours survival were CPR event during daytime, short duration of CPR, recognition of reversible causes of cardiac arrest and receiving mechanic ventilation. Future studies should explore detection of decompensation, the quality of CPR, and post cardiac arrest care on the outcomes of IHCA.
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions lifting on the health of the elderly :evidence from a quasi- experiment
Authors: Li Xiaowen , He Yuanqing , Xu Hao , Zhang Jun
Published: March 2024

The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions has brought about positive changes, yet the adaptation of the elderly in the post-pandemic era still faces challenges. The purpose of this study is to investigate the health changes in the elderly after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions through a quasi-natural Experiment design, to unravel the effects of the lifting of the pandemic restrictions. The article is based on the data of the elderly in China and South Korea from 2020 to 2022 and employs the PSM-DID method for empirical testing to examine the impact of the lifting of pandemic restrictions on the health of the elderly. The results show that: (1) The lifting of the pandemic restrictions significantly improved the physical health of the elderly. (2) The lifting of the pandemic restrictions effectively improved the mental health of the elderly and significantly reduced their depression scores. (3) Heterogeneity tests indicate that the lifting of the pandemic restrictions had a more treatment effect on improving the health of elderly groups that are female, younger, lower-income, and suffering from chronic diseases. The gradual recovery of health in the elderly in the post-pandemic era is an important phenomenon, but more research is needed on the potential health impacts of pandemic lockdown measures to provide information for the fields of public health and elderly health.
Ethylene Response Factor SlERF.D6 promotes ripening initiation and ethylene response through downstream transcription factors SlDEAR2 and SlTCP12
Authors: Giovannoni James , Chen Yao , Wang Xin , Colantonio Vincent , Fish Tara , Ye Jie , Thannhauser Theodore , Ye Zhibiao , Liu Mingchun , Liu Yongsheng , Fei Zhangjun
Published: March 2024

Ripening is crucial for the development of fleshy fruits that release their seeds following consumption by frugivores and are important contributors to human health and nutritional security. Many genetic ripening regulators have been identified, especially in the model system tomato, yet more remain to be discovered and integrated into comprehensive regulatory models. Most tomato ripening genes have been studied in pericarp tissue, though recent evidence indicates that locule tissue is a site of early ripening-gene activities. Here we identified and functionally characterized an Ethylene Response Factor gene, SlERF.D6, by investigating tomato transcriptome data throughout plant development, emphasizing genes elevated in the locule during fruit development and ripening. SlERF.D6loss-of-function mutants resulting from CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing delayed ripening initiation and carotenoid accumulation in both pericarp and locule tissues. Transcriptome analysis of lines altered in SlERF.D6 expression revealed multiple classes of altered genes including ripening regulators, in addition to carotenoid, cell wall and ethylene pathway genes, suggesting comprehensive ripening control. Distinct regulatory patterns in pericarp versus locule tissues were observed indicating tissue-specific activity of this transcription factor. Analysis of SlERF.D6 interaction with target promoters revealed an AP2/ERF transcription factor (SlDEAR2) as a target of SlERF.D6. Furthermore, we show that a third transcription factor gene, SlTCP12, is a target of SlDEAR2, presenting a tri-component module of ripening control.
Association of preoperative peripheral blood SOD and NLR with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Wu Ke , Zhao Yufeng , Zhang Jin , Ding Detao , Liu Tao , Zhang Xue , Li Demin , Ma Xu , An Qi , Xing Jinqi , Zhang Hui , Wu Yungang
Published: March 2024

Objective: To investigate the diagnostic value of preoperative superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peripheral blood neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx.
Methods: The clinical data of 96 patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (laryngeal carcinoma group), 68 cases of vocal cord leukoplakia(laryngeal precancerous lesion group) and 209 cases of vocal cord polyps (vocal cord polyp group) treated surgically at the Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical College from 2018.01.01 to 2022.12.30 were retrospectively analyzed.
Results: The differences in peripheral blood NLR and SOD were compared between the groups, and the value of these indicators in the diagnosis of laryngeal cancer was evaluated by applying the receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve. The differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). The areas under the ROC curves of SOD and NLR were 0.892, 0.670 and 0.737 for the differentiation of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma and vocal cord polyps, respectively. We found that NLR was not associated with lymph node metastasis. SOD was associated with TNM stage of laryngeal cancer, but NLR was not.
Conclusion: SOD and NLR are valuable for the diagnosis of laryngeal cancer, but not for the prediction of lymph node metastasis.
Enhanced ventilation of Eastern North Atlantic Oxygen Minimum Zone with deglacial slowdown of Meridional Overturning
Authors: Barragán-Montilla Sofía , Johnstone Heather , Mulitza Stefan , Macaya Dharma , Pälike Heiko
Published: March 2024

The eastern Tropical North Atlantic Oxygen Minimum Zone (ETNA OMZ) sustains unique marine ecosystems off northwestern Africa. One of the key controls of the ETNA OMZ is ventilation driven by the subsurface ocean circulation of the Atlantic subtropical gyres. However, how this shallow circulation interacts with changes in the strength of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) remains unclear. Here, we present a new deglacial and high-resolution paleo-oxygenation record (GeoB9512-5, 793 m water depth) from the low oxic waters of the margin of ETNA OMZ, that registers more strongly oxygenated periods during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), two parts of the Heinrich Stadial 1 (HS1), and the latter part of the Younger Dryas (YD). We show that steeper meridional temperature gradients during HS1 and YD with AMOC slowdown intensified the subsurface subtropical gyre circulation and the oxygen supply to the ETNA.
Stochastic approximation procedure with uniform initial conditions
Authors: Chabanyuk Yaroslav , Kosharnyi Bohdan
Published: March 2024

Stochastic approximation with uniform initial condition distribution is a prevalent approach for optimizing functions lacking analytical solutions. This iterative method involves generating approximate minima from random samples within the solution domain. Despite its simplicity and broad applications, it demands numerous iterations for satisfactory outcomes, potentially leading to computational costs. This article focuses on discussing and applying stochastic approximation processes with uniform initial condition distribution. The article aims to clarify the theory behind stochastic approximation with uniform initial condition distribution and employ diffusion process modeling to Rosa-Chabanyuka models involving two system factor modifications.
Childbirth self-efficacy and birth related PTSD symptoms: An online childbirth education randomised controlled trial for mothers
Authors: Frankham Lucy J , Thorsteinsson Einar B , Bartik Warren
Published: March 2024

Objective: Evaluation of an online childbirth education course on childbirth self-efficacy and, subsequent birth related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and mother-infant relationship quality.
Design: Three group (intervention, passive control, active control) parallel randomised controlled trial. Groups were assigned using computer generated random allocation.
Method: One hundred and twenty-five women residing in Australia between 12 and 24 weeks pregnant were recruited online. Participants were asked to complete their required activity between 24 and 36 weeks pregnant. Childbirth self-efficacy scores were tested pre and post intervention, PTSD symptoms and mother-infant relationship quality were tested at six weeks and six months postnatal.
Results: There was no significant interaction by group for childbirth self-efficacy scores. Mean difference scores at time one and time two for each group indicated a trend in the online group towards higher childbirth self-efficacy compared with the two control groups. The main effect of group on birth related PTSD scores was not statically significant at six weeks postnatal or at six months postnatal. The main effect of group on mother-infant relationship scores was not statically significant at six weeks postnatal or six months postnatal.
Conclusion: Trends showed childbirth self-efficacy scores to be higher in the intervention group compared with the two control groups, demonstrating effectiveness for the intervention. Paradoxically, PTSD scores were higher in the intervention group compared with the two control groups and therefore also reported poorer mother-infant relationship quality.
Trial Registration: This trial was retrospectively registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry number: ACTRN12624000241538 on March 11, 2024.
CK19 protein expression：the best cutoff value on the prognosis and the prognosis model of hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Yang Chenglei , Xiang Wanyan , Wu Zongze , Li Nannan , Xie Guoliang , Huang Juntao , Zeng Lixia , Yu Hongping , Xiang Bangde
Published: March 2024

Background and Objective: In clinical practice, CK19 can be an important predictor for the prognosis of HCC. Because the high incidence and mortality rates of HCC, more effective and practical prognostic prediction models are needed to be developed urgently.
Methods: A total of 1168 HCC patients, who underwent radical surgery at the Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, between January 2014 and July 2019, were recruited with clinicopathological data collected. Of the clinicopathological data, the optimal cutoff value of CK19-positive HCC was determined by calculating the area under the curve (AUC) using survival analysis and time-dependent receiver operating characteristic (timeROC) curve analysis. The predictors were screened using univariate and multivariate COX regression and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression to construct nomogram prediction models, and their predictive potentials were assessed using calibration curves and AUC values.
Results: The 0% positive rate of CK19 was considered the optimal cutoff value to predict the poor prognosis of CK19-positive HCC. The survival analysis of 335 CK19-positive HCC showed no significant statistical differences in the overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) of CK19-positive HCC patients. A five-factor risk (CK19, CA125, Edmondson, BMI and tumor number) scoring model and an OS nomograph model were constructed and established, and the OS nomograph model showed a good predictive performance and was subsequently verified.
Conclusion: A 0% expression level of CK19 protein may be an optimal threshold for predicting the prognosis of CK19-positive HCC. Based on this CK19 marker a good nomogram model was constructed to prediction of HCC prognosis.
Assessment of Cephalometric Parameters and Correlation With the Severity of the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Authors: Garofalo Eugenio , Neri Giuseppe , Perri Lucilla Maria , Lombardo Nicola , Piazzetta Giovanna , Antonelli Alessandro , Biamonte Eugenio , Bosco Vincenzo , Battaglia Caterina , Pelaia Corrado , Manti Francesco , Pitino Annalisa , Tripepi Giovanni , Bruni Andrea , Morelli Michele , Giudice Amerigo , Longhini Federico
Published: March 2024

Background
In individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), variations in craniofacial structure have been inconsistently documented, showing differing degrees of alteration between obese and nonobese patients. In addition, sleep disturbance has also been shown to induce disequilibrium in this population of patients. This pilot observational study aimed to assess craniofacial values in obese and nonobese subpopulations of patients with OSAS and their correlation and association with the severity of OSAS. We also assessed whether OSAS patients are characterized by an impaired equilibrium in relation to and associated with the severity of OSAS.
Methods
Forty consecutive adult patients with OSAS (45% female) with a mean age of 56 ± 8.18 years were included. Through cephalometry, we assessed the upper (UPa-UPp) and lower (LPa-LPp) pharynx diameters, superior anterior facial height (Sor-ANS), anterior facial height (ANS-Me), anterior vertical dimension (Sor-Me), posterior facial height (S-Go) and craniovertebral angle (CVA). Furthermore, we analyzed postural equilibrium through a stabilometric examination.
Results
Nonobese patients with OSAS had a reduced UPa-UPp (p = 0.02). Cephalometric measurements were correlated with the severity of OSAS in nonobese patients, whereas only Sor-ANS was correlated with the severity of OSAS in the obese subpopulation. In the overall population, altered craniofacial values are associated with severe OSAS. Although there are differences in equilibrium between obese and nonobese OSAS patients, the stabilometric measurements were not correlated or associated with OSAS severity.
Conclusion
Altered craniofacial values in OSAS patients are linked to OSAS severity, which is influenced by obesity but not exclusively; these patients also experience compromised equilibrium unrelated to obesity and disease severity. From a translational medicine perspective, these findings underscore the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of OSAS, suggesting that interventions tailored not only to weight management but also to craniofacial and postural rehabilitation could enhance patient outcomes. Furthermore, the identification of specific craniofacial alterations associated with OSAS severity opens new avenues for the development of personalized diagnostic tools and therapeutic devices, exemplifying the potential of translational research in bridging the gap between clinical observations and innovative treatments.
The effects of temporal and spatial variations in food resources on the distribution and abundance of Black-necked Cranes, Grus nigricollis
Authors: Haoyan Dong , Hao Wang , Qingming He , Mengmeng Wu , Hua Lv , Wenfei Zhu , Tingyou Li , Pinghe Wei , Xiaojun Yang
Published: March 2024

The Black-necked Crane, Grus nigricollis, is categorized as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Food distribution and biomass are factors that will determine its long-term survival. Understanding food variation will facilitate the development of effective conservation plans for the protection of this vulnerable species. Available biomass of food for Black-necked Cranes was sampled on the agricultural farmlands and grasslands used by foraging flocks of these species in Dashanbao Nature Reserve, during the winter periods of 2012 and 2015. We compared variation separately in biomass of a particular group (e.g. invertebrates, grains and potato) and analysed the relationship between food biomass utilisation by cranes. The results showed that relative availability of invertebrates in grassland, and potato and grain in farmland, varied seasonally. The number of cranes was less affected by the monthly food variation in the reserve. However, the habitat type has an impact on the number of cranes. In grassland habitat, crane abundance was positively related to invertebrate biomass. However, there was no significant correlation in farmland habitat. Availability food in both habitats vary across years, months, which relate to a seasonal crop depletion and farming, and annual to crop productivity, and invertebrate availability, influenced in part by winter temperatures. Therefore, we recommend that there should be enough food biomass in the reserve for cranes to forage during the cold-weather periods, and expanded grassland foraging habitat, so as to expand the range of foraging and increase the diversity of food for the cranes.
Effects of Blast Furnace Slag Particles on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-4mg Alloy Manufactured by Stir Casting
Authors: Sreed Konda , Ramji Koona , Krishna M. Gopi
Published: March 2024

The study significantly contributes to the knowledge of utilizing blast furnace slag as a reinforcement material in Al-4Mg alloys, highlighting its potential for various applications in the automotive, aerospace, and automotive industries. By successfully fabricating composites with varying weight percentages of slag. The thorough investigation of grain structure changes and uniform particle distribution through advanced microscopy techniques provides valuable insights into the reinforcement mechanisms. The observed improvements in mechanical properties, particularly in hardness, density, Young's modulus, compressive strength, and tensile strength, with the addition of 5% slag reinforcement, underscore the practical significance of these composites. This finding indicates that Al-4Mg alloy composites with blast furnace slag can potentially offer lightweight yet high-strength materials suitable for demanding applications in the automotive and aerospace industries. Overall, the study's results not only demonstrate the enhanced performance of the composites but also highlight the eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness of using blast furnace slag as a reinforcement material.