bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Phenolic profiles and antioxidant properties of Physalis angulata L. as quality indicators
Authors: Cobaleda-Velasco Marcos , Alanis-Bañuelos Ruth E. , Almaraz-Abarca Norma , Rojas-López Marlon , González-Valdez Laura S. , Ávila-Reyes José A. , Rodrigo Sara
Published: February 2024

Context: Previous reports informed about the species-specific condition of plant phenolic profiles and the association between phenolic composition and plant antioxidant properties. The species-specific condition of phenolic patterns offers the opportunity to develop chemical quality markers for plants used in traditional medicine. However, changes in phenolic composition can occur during plant growth. Physalis angulata is an important medicinal plant for which the age-related variation of phenolic composition and antioxidant properties is unknown. Aims: To assess the phenolic composition and antioxidant properties of above- and under-ground parts of P. angulata at four growth stages and evaluate their potential as chemical quality indicators. Methods: A method of HPLC-DAD was used to assess the phenolic profiles. Anti-radical potential, total antioxidant capacity and iron reducing power were evaluated by spectrometric methods. Sample distinctiveness was determined by cluster analyses. Results: The HPLC-DAD analysis revealed 21 phenolic compounds, which were accumulated in a tissue- and age-specific manner. On the contrary, a clear distinctiveness between phenolic contents and antioxidant properties of samples was not observed. Mature flowers highlighted for its total phenolic content (6.50 mg/g fresh tissue) and total antioxidant capacity (416.1 µg/mL). Young leaves were outstanding for its flavonoid content (37.86 µg/g fresh tissue) and reducing power (A700nm = 4.04). Immature calyces were worthy for its phenolic acid concentration (1.28 µg/g fresh tissue) and its free radical scavenging activity (EC50 = 0.12 mg/mL). Conclusions: Phenolic profiles represent reliable chemical quality indicators for determining plant age, tissular origin, authenticity, and adulteration of herbal preparations of P. angulata.
In vitro and in vivo modulation of LPS and carrageenan-induced expression of inflammatory genes by amitriptyline
Authors: Rafiee Laleh , Hajhashemi Valiollah , Javanmard Shaghayegh Haghjooy
Published: February 2024

Context: Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant is used for the management of psychological disorders and various types of pain. In the previous work, it is founded that amitriptyline inhibited the migration of polymorphonuclear (PMN) into the site of inflammation. Aims: To evaluate the effect of amitriptyline on the expression of some inflammatory mediators such as intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM-1), vascular cell adhesion molecule (VCAM-1), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). Methods: An in vitro model system of LPS-stimulated human endothelial cells and U937 macrophages and also in vivo model of carrageenan-induced paw edema in rat were used. The expression of inflammatory mediator genes was determined by qRT-Real-time PCR. In endothelial cells, soluble forms of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 were quantified by ELISA. Results: The expression of ICAM-1, VCAM-1, COX2, iNOS, sICAM-1 and sVCAM-1 significantly decreased by amitriptyline. The finding of this study also confirmed that intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection of amitriptyline inhibited carrageenan-induced inflammation in rat paw edema. Conclusions: The results of the present study provide further evidence for the anti-inflammatory effect of amitriptyline. This effect appears to be mediated by down-regulation of inflammatory genes.
Herbal medicine: Clerics’ knowledge in a sub urban center in Niger Delta, Nigeria- a pilot study
Authors: Alade Gideon O. , Ajibesin Kola’ K.
Published: February 2024

Context: Places of worship such as churches and mosques can be dissemination centers for herbal medicines. Clerics play religious and social as well as political roles in the society and so exert a profound influence on their followers. Aims: To document the knowledge, belief, and disposition of clerics in Amassoma in Herbal Medicine as well as the medicinal plants mentioned by them. Methods: Using semi-structured questionnaires, information was gathered through personal interviews with thirty-two (32) clerics. Results: A total of 36 medicinal plant species representing 34 genera and 26 families were mentioned by the 32 clerics for various ailments. Approximately 85% of the clerics believed that neither the Quran, Bible nor their teaching was against the use of herbs. All the respondents have had contact with herbs, and a little above half of the population (53.1%) was highly satisfied with the results obtained from the use of herbs, while 22.0% showed low satisfaction and a quarter showed no satisfaction at all. Conclusions: The present study has shown that the clerics can serve as a good source of disseminating information on herbal medicines to the people. They can promote herbal medicine through their knowledge of it.
Pharmacognostical and phytochemical studies on Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam. – A Kazakh and Uygur ethnomedicinal plant
Authors: Zhu Yun , Xiong Yuan , Wang Hehua , Li Peng
Published: February 2024

Context: Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam. (Lamiaceae) is an annual or perennial herb or subshrub widely distributed from the Mediterranean to central Asia and Afghanistan. In Xinjiang, China, the whole herb has been used in traditional Kazakh and Uygur medicines as anti-febrile and detoxicating drug. Aims: To characterize macroscopical, microscopically of the overground part of the Z. clinopodioides, explore and establish the macro-morphology, micro-morphology, quality and physicochemical parameters standards for this plant. Methods: Pharmacognostical and phytochemical investigations were conducted in terms of macroscopic, microscopic and preliminary phytochemical parameters. Results: The vegetable material can be identified by structural features of the flowers, structural characteristics of the stem, specific pale brown hesperidin can be regarded as identification character. This crude drug showed the characteristic physicochemical values like total ash (7%), insoluble ash (1.3%), water soluble ash (3.7%), moisture (7.5%). The ethanolic extract contained flavonoids, organic acids, alkaloids, and glycosides. Conclusions: Various pharmacognostical characters that observed in this study can be an effective supplement to further research of this ethnomedicinal plant. Meanwhile, the results of this paper deal with pharmacognostical studies on the Ziziphora clinopodioides in an attempt to mitigate the adulteration to the crude drug.
Antioxidant, photoprotective and antimutagenic properties of Phyllanthus spp. from Cuban flora
Authors: Menéndez-Perdomo Ivette M. , Wong-Guerra Maylin , Fuentes-León Fabiana , Carrazana Elizabeth , Casadelvalle Isis , Vidal Alexis , Sánchez-Lamar Ángel
Published: February 2024

Context: Sunlight ultraviolet (UV) radiation constitutes a significant physical carcinogen in nature. It could induce direct and indirect DNA damage, which if not properly repaired may generate mutations. Plants in the genus Phyllanthus (Phyllanthaceae) are widely used in traditional medicine and known as natural sources of antioxidant compounds. Recent investigations support their genoprotective activity against chemical and physical mutagens, among them UV radiation. Aims: To compare the antioxidant, photoprotective and antimutagenic activity of aqueous extracts obtained from three Cuban endemic Phyllanthus species: P. chamaecristoides Urb., P. microdictyus Urb., and P. williamioides Gr. Methods: DPPH radical scavenging assay was use for quantify the in vitro antioxidant capacity. Genoprotection against UVC radiation was measured at two levels: structural DNA damage and mutations, by means of the SOS Chromotest, Survival assay, and RifR mutagenicity test in Caulobacter crescentus cells. Results: P. chamaecristoides extract showed the highest antioxidant capacity (IC50 = 0.032 mg/mL), and together with P. microdictyus exhibited the greatest bioantimutagenic effects (RMF ≤ 5%), diminishing UVC-induced DNA damage in three and five times, respectively. Conclusions: The reduction in DNA damage is not founded in a Phyllanthus aqueous extracts desmutagenic effect. It is possible that the genoprotective activity detected could be due to modulation of DNA repair mechanisms, diminishing SOS response and related mutagenicity induced by UVC radiation. Moreover, high antioxidant capacity could also decrease UV radiation oxidative-damage. Altogether, these outcomes validate future pre-clinic research regarding Phyllanthus photoprotective capacities.
Neuropharmacological effects of the aqueous leaf extract and fractions of Pavetta crassipes (K. Schum) Rubiaceae in mice
Authors: Bariweni Moses W. , Ozolua Raymond I.
Published: February 2024

Context: In Northern Nigeria, Pavetta crassipes (K. Schum) Rubiaceae leaf extracts are used in the treatment of convulsion, pain and mental illness; however, there is paucity of information on its neuropharmacological effects. Aims: To evaluate the neuropharmacological effects of the aqueous leaf extract and fractions of Pavetta crassipes. Methods: Pavetta crassipes leaves were harvested, dried and powdered using an electric mill. Hot aqueous extraction was done with 250 g powdered leaf in 1000 mL distilled water. The dry extract was partitioned in various solvents with only the aqueous fraction (AF), and butanol fraction (BF) giving significant yields. Neuropharmacological effects including anticonvulsant, behavioural, antipsychotic, muscle relaxant and sedative effects were evaluated in the extract and fractions at doses of 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg, using standard methods. Results: The onset of strychnine induced convulsions was significantly (p<0.01) delayed by doses of AE and BF. Pentylenetetrazol induced convulsions were significantly (p<0.01) delayed by doses of AF and BF while AE at 400 mg/kg offered 100% protection. The duration of maximum electroshock induced tonic hind limb extension was reduced significantly (p<0.01) by AE, AF and BF. There were also significant reductions in motor coordination (p<0.01), rearing (p<0.05), locomotor activity (p<0.01), grooming (p<0.01), time of sleep onset (p<0.01), and an increase in sleeping time (p<0.01) by doses of AE, AF and BF. Conclusions: The extract and fractions of P. crassipes possess anxiolytic, sedative, anticonvulsant, antipsychotic and muscle relaxant effects to varying degrees.
Antidiabetic and renoprotective effect of Fagonia cretica L. methanolic extract and Citrus paradise Macfad. juice in alloxan induced diabetic rabbits
Authors: Kamran Sairah H. , Shoaib Rana M. , Ahmad Mobasher , Ishtiaq Saiqa , Anwar Rukhsana
Published: February 2024

Context: Fagonia cretica is a medicinal herb reported to have flavanoids of potential therapeutic value and Citrus paradisi is a fruit, whose juice is of great therapeutic value due to its anti-hyperglycemic effects. Aims: To determine anti-hyperglycemic and renal protective effect of methanolic extract of Fagonia cretica and Citrus paradisi juice (grapefruit juice) in alloxan induced diabetic rabbits. Methods: Diabetes was induced in rabbits by alloxan monohydrate (150 mg/kg, i.p.). The therapies including Fagonia cretica methanolic extract (500 mg/kg), Citrus paradisi juice (7 mL/kg) and sitagliptin (10 mg/kg) were administered (p.o.) to diabetic groups for 14 days. The biochemical parameters, glucose, creatinine, urea, bilirubin, albumin, total protein, globulins and albumin/globulin ratio were estimated. Results: Fagonia cretica extract and grapefruit juice therapy significantly (p<0.05) reduced glucose levels in diabetic rats. Fagonia cretica extract was more effective anti-hyperglycemic agent than Citrus paradisi juice and sitagliptin. Significant (p<0.05) improvement in kidney function was observed in treated groups, the plant extract showing significant improvement as compared to the other two treatments. The histopathological results verified improvement in structural damage of kidney, liver and pancreas with these treatments. Conclusions: Fagonica cretica and Citrus paradisi juice therapy markedly improved hyperglycemia and kidney functions in alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits.
Proximate Analysis and Phytochemical Composition of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Leaves
Authors: Oluka Promise O. , Nwankwo Anita U.
Published: February 2024

Aim: This work is aimed at evaluating the proximate and phytochemical composition of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaves to provide a scientific basis for its use in traditional medicine.

Methodology: The leaves after collection were washed with distilled water and air dried. Then they were ground into fine powder and used for further analysis. The proximate analysis as well as the phytochemical composition (qualitative and quantitative) of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaves were studied using standard procedures.

Results: The proximate analysis showed that the leaves contained fibre (19.05 ± 2.43%), ash (9.4 ± 0.57%), fat (2.49 ± 0.72%), moisture (16.67 ± 1.39%) protein (16.12 ± 1.00%) and carbohydrates (36.27 ± 2.65%). The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids (4.47 ± 2.08%), alkaloids (3.23 ± 0.06%), saponins (1.00 ± 0.01%), anthocyanins (2.50 ± 0.00%), glycosides (23.35 ± 2.62%) and anthraquinones (4.10 ± 0.18%) while tannins were not detected.

Conclusion: Our findings contribute valuable insights into the plant's pharmacological benefits, gaps in our understanding of its chemical composition and nutritional value. As a result, it demonstrates its great potential for integration into modern healthcare.
Proyectos educativos y su impacto en el desarrollo de competencias en el nivel superior
Authors: Martínez Cruz José Guadalupe
Published: February 2024

Estudio cuantitativo, de tipo básico, describe relaciones entre una variable independiente proyectos educativos y una variable dependiente, el desarrollo de competencias. Tiene nivel explicativo y se ha realizado una síntesis de los aportes teóricos. Se aplicó el instrumento a 105 estudiantes y 18 docentes de una población de 30 docentes y 270 alumnos. Se utilizó el Google formulario por medio de un link que se envió a los docentes y alumnos con la finalidad que pudieran acceder a la encuesta. El instrumento fue una encuesta sobre los proyectos educativos. El mismo que cuenta con validez de contenido, para lo cual se utilizó la técnica de juicio de expertos, los mismos que han considerado que los instrumentos eran aplicables. Además, se obtuvo la confiabilidad del instrumento, a través del Alpha de Cronbach, en proyectos educativos con 12 ítems, con un 0.79 de confiabilidad. Se muestran los proyectos educativos durante la licenciatura incide en la resolución de problemas en un contexto de problemas sociales globales en la institución educativa UNICEBA. Se busca contribuir al desarrollo de competencias y habilidades de los alumnos por medio de actividades como los proyectos educativos que plasman el conocimiento construido durante su estancia por la universidad desde el enfoque de escuela. Se presenta un marco conceptual de las variables de proyectos educativos, desarrollo de competencias, con ello se quiere significar que para la resolución de problemas y la colaboración es fundamental la competencias específicas y habilidades prácticas.
El Horizonte de la Educación en el Marco de la Nueva Revolución Científico-Tecnológica
Authors: Chachapoya Correa Gabriela Estefanía , Lamas González Margarita de Las Nieves , Acosta Lozano Néstor Vicente , Montoya Ramírez Nancy Maritza , Mena Mejía María Monserrath , González Reyes Sara Dolores , Lema Pillalaza Jaime René , Almeida Briones Xavier Antonio
Published: February 2024

Uno de los aspectos más relevantes de la actual Revolución Científica Tecnológica, es su velocidad. La rapidez con que se suceden las innovaciones, no solo choca con la natural resistencia al cambio, sino con grandes obstáculos, como la brecha tecnológica, para cuya superación no se ha podido hacer mucho, porque falta recursos, especialmente uno: el tiempo. Pero, además, este ritmo frenético del cambio tecnológico plantea nuevos problemas: el del empleo, la formación de profesionales adaptados a esas nuevas realidades, el impacto en creencias largamente asentadas en tradiciones culturales, las estructuras organizativas de las instituciones, organizaciones y empresas. Vale el presente volumen como una recapitulación y un replanteamiento de una reflexión todavía en marcha, al tiempo que las innovaciones aparecen y siguen desarrollándose, construyendo un nuevo mundo cuyos contornos, aun cuando podemos imaginarnos con la ayuda de la ciencia ficción, todavía nos parecen extraños, complicados y hasta temibles.
Mujeres víctimas de violencia
Authors: Alemán Ortiz Omar Felipe , Herrera Carrasco Mario Enrique , Quijada Chacón Ana Dolores
Published: February 2024

La violencia contra las mujeres en México tiene profundas consecuencias físicas y psicológicas, exacerbadas por factores sociales, económicos y genéticos. Con los crecientes índices de feminicidios y violencia de género, surge la necesidad de priorizar no solo las respuestas punitivas, sino también la prevención, atendiendo los factores que influyen en el desarrollo de las víctimas. El análisis de estos factores es esencial para mejorar las condiciones de vida de las sobrevivientes, reduciendo las afectaciones y evitando la revictimización y estigmatización. El desafío está en equilibrar la justicia con la mejora de las condiciones sociales y culturales.
PRODUKTIVITAS TENAGA KERJA USAHA TANAMAN MELATI (Jasminum sambac) DI DESA JINGAH HABANG ULU KECAMATAN KARANG INTAN KABUPATEN BANJAR
Authors: Fitriadi Subhan , Triatmoko Eddy
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this research is to know the revenue,the eksplicit cost ,income and , Productivity of labor. This research was conducted in April– Mei  2022 at village  Jingah Habang ulu  , Banjar regency.    The Purposive  sampling methode used was by observing 21  farmers in  village Jingah Habang Ulu who planted Jasminum sambac plant. The Average result of the revenue is Rp. 3.800.762,/farmer., or Rp. 2.000.401,05 /Ha.   the average Total cost is  Rp. 2.295.513/farmer, and Average income Rp. 1.505.248/farmer,Total Productivity of labours  Rp. 70.710,53 /HKO. the productivity index (IP) shows a value greater than the wage rate of workers / HKO with the prevailing wage rate of Rp. 44,285.7 per HKO and From  this result of development of farming Jasminum sambac flant.We believe that it has good prospect and revenue, of the average income ,tecnicall and economically. The contribution of labors in the family can increase farmers’ income and it should be always optimized
Un journal de voyage pittoresque et politique
Authors: Lafond Natacha
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Édouard de Tocqueville, Voyage en Angleterre, en Ecosse et en Irlande, édition établie, présentée et annotée par Barbara Wright, Paris, Honoré Champion, coll. « Textes de littérature moderne et contemporaine », 2022, 250 p., EAN 9782745357209
Ipséité et responsabilité : vers une nouvelle définition de l’identité
Authors: Kientz Vanessa
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Claude Romano, L'identité humaine en dialogue, Paris : Seuil, coll. « L’ordre philosophique », 2022, 474 p., EAN 9782021481846.
Fragments d’un discours spirituel
Authors: Declercq Camille
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Jean-Luc Giribone, Par-delà la sagesse. Comment vivre ?, Paris : Seuil, 2023, 150 p., EAN 9782021529531
Poétique de la valeur
Authors: Vinclair Pierre
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Joseph Jurt, Le Champ littéraire. Le concept de Pierre Bourdieu : contexte, théorie, pratiques, Paris, Honoré Champion, « Bibliothèque de littérature générale et comparée », 2023 ;Olivier Gallet, Adeline Lionetto, Stéphanie Laubère, Laure Michel et Thierry Roger (dir.), Le poète et le joueur de quilles, « Enquête sur la construction de la valeur de la poésie (XIVe-XXIe siècles). », PURH, 2023.
Après l’universalisme passé, un universel en devenir
Authors: Bertrand Georges A.
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Markus Messling, L’Universel après l’universalisme, traduit de l’allemand par Olivier Mannoni, préface de Souleymane Bachir Diagne, Paris : Presses Universitaires de France / Humensis, 2023, 278 p., EAN 9782130833659.
Invisible Spectrum
Authors: Becker Christophe
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Fleur Hopkins-Loféron, Voir l’invisible. Histoire visuelle du mouvement merveilleux scientifique (1909-1930), Ceyzérieu : Champ Vallon, 384 p. EAN 9791026711889.
Une question de goût, ou la réalité retrouvée
Authors: Wyrzykowski Mikołaj
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Claudine Tiercelin, Post-vérité, ou le dégoût du vrai, Paris : Intervalles, coll. « Le point sur les idées », 2023, 112 p., EAN 9782369563181.
Une littérature engagée démythifiée : synthèse historique et théorique du xve siècle à nos jours
Authors: Turbiau Aurore
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Sylvie Servoise, La Littérature engagée, Paris, PUF, coll. « Que sais-je ? », 2023, 128 p. EAN : 9782715410169
La dialectique des réalismes
Authors: Escola Marc
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Approches matérialistes du réalisme en littérature, sous la direction de Vincent Berthelier, Anaïs Goudmand, Mathilde Roussigné, Laélia Véron, Saint-Denis, Presses Universitaires de Vincennes, « L’imaginaire du texte », 2021. EAN : 9782379241901.
Sur un abus de mémoire
Authors: Berthelier Vincent
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Olivier Gloag, Oublier Camus, préface de Fredric Jameson, Paris : La Fabrique, 2023, 160 p. EAN : 9782358722629.
Par l’opération du « corps-esprit ». Sur Défaire voir de Sandra Lucbert
Authors: Baud Jean-Marc
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Sandra Lucbert, Défaire voir, Paris : Amsterdam, 2023, 112 p. EAN 9782354802806
De quoi le terrain est-il le nom ?
Authors: Mesguich Léo
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Mathilde Roussigné, Terrain et littérature, nouvelles approches, Paris : Presses universitaires de Vincennes, coll. « L’imaginaire du texte », 2023, EAN 9782379243516.
Politique et livre jeunesse : Qui a peur du « Grand Méchant Mot ? »
Authors: Richard-Principalli Patricia
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Christian Bruel, L’Aventure politique du livre jeunesse, Paris : La Fabrique, 2022, 373 p. EAN 9782358722421
« Jusqu'au mince esquif de papyrus » : comment la littérature peut-elle se politiser aujourd’hui ?
Authors: Charentenay Alice de
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Justine Huppe, La Littérature embarquée, préface de Jean-François Hamel, Paris : Éditions Amsterdam, 2023, 207 p., EAN 9782354802714.
Un art qui construit la vie (et aussi des salles de bain)
Authors: Huppe Justine
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Boris Arvatov, Art et Production, traduit du russe par Claire Thouvenot, Marseille-Paris-Genève, Sans Soleil, 2022, 135 p. EAN : 9782957950027.
Genre, engagement et agentivité : réflexions sur un trio
Authors: Demoulin Esther
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Barbara Havercroft et Pascal Michelucci (dir.), Fixxion, n° 27 : « Politiques du genre et engagement », 2023.
Prudences et pouvoirs : les théories de la fiction au prisme de l’engagement littéraire
Authors: Maignant Aurélien
Published: February 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Justine Huppe, Jean-Pierre Bertrand et Frédéric Claisse (dir.), La fiction contemporaine face à ses pouvoirs, COnTEXTES, n° 22, 2019.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning untuk Meningkatkan Keaktifan dan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Produk Kreatif dan Kewirausahaan
Authors: Sopiah Eli
Published: February 2024

Permasalahan yang dikaji dalam penelitian adalah ada tidaknya pengaruh penerapan model pembelajaran sebagai upaya dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa di kelas XI RPL SMK Negeri 7 Baleendah Kab.Bandung Tahun Ajaran 2019-2020. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah angket (kuesioner), dokumentasi dan observasi.data yang dikumpulkan dianalisis dengan tekhnik deskriftif presentase dan analisis linier sederhana dengan menerapkan penggunaan model pembelajaran langsung / direct instruction. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa penerapan metode pembelajaran Project Based Learning dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar pada siswa hal ini ditunjukan dengan adanya peningkatan hasil nilai yang dicapai pada kegiatan tindakan siklus I ini didapatkan hasil nilai siswa yang sudah mulai membaik siswa yang mendapatkan nilai harian tertinggi sebesar ? 70 dengan jumlah siswa sebanyak 10 orang, nilai terendah 70 < dengan jumlah 24 orang rata-ratanya adalah 72.55 % serta jumlah siswa yang mengalami ketuntasan belajarnya sebanyak (60.00%) sudah mulai meningkat dibandingkan pada kegiatan pembelajaran sebelumnya. Pada kegiatan tindakan Siklus II nilai rata-rata harian tertinggi adalah 90 dan terendah adalah 85 dan nilai rata – ratanya adalah 84.11 serta jumlah siswa yang mengalami ketuntasan belajarnya sebanyak (80.00 %), ada perubahan peningkatan hasil belajar dengan mengunakan metode pembelajaran dengan metode pembelajaran langsung (direct instruction) dapat meningkatkan nilai rata-rata 85%  yang dicapai pada kondisi awal. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diatas, dapat diambil kesimpulan bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap hasil belajar dan hasil keaktifan siswa. Disamping memberikan kesempatan untuk mengembangkan diri sesuai dengan bakat dan minat siswa pembelajaran aktif juga dapat mencapai tujuan belajar secara totalitas
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN, MOTIVASI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PERUMDA TIRTA MAHAKAM CABANG TENGGARONG
Authors: Awal Ramadhoan Muhammad
Published: February 2024

Sumber daya manusia merupakan faktor penting didalam perusahaan dalam mencapai tujuan dari organisasi, sehingga peran dan fungsinya harus menjadi perhatian bagi manajemen didalam perusahaan, Perumda Tirta Mahakam Tenggarong merupakan organisasi yang bergerak dibidang pelayanan air bersih yang memiliki 40 karyawan. Dalam mengelola sumber daya Perumda Tirta Mahakam dituntut untuk meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia agar dapat menciptakan kepuasan kerja sehingga akan berdampak kinerja dan pelayanan air bersih. Adapun penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan, motivasi dan lingkungan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan Perumda Tirta Mahakam Tenggarong. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Dimana dalam pengumpulan data penelitian menggunakan kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada responden. Untuk jumlah sampelnya sendiri sebanyak 40 responden dengan metode sampel jenuh. Adapun hasil penelitian ini adalah gaya kepemimpinan secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja. Motivasi secara parsial tidak berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap karyawan, Sedangkan untuk Lingkungan Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan Perumda Tirta Mahakam Tenggarong
Democritus on Human Nature and Sociability
Authors: Robitzsch Jan Maximilian ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: February 2024

This paper investigates the Democritean account of human nature and sociability. After briefly discussing what the claim that human beings are social animals means, the paper analyzes two culture stories, preserved in Diodorus of Sicily and John Tzetzes, that are typically taken to be Democritean, arguing that there are prima facie significant differences between the two accounts. The paper then concludes that human beings are not social animals by nature on the Democritean view, but rather that the Democritean account belongs to a different, that is, non-Aristotelian and non-Stoic, tradition of social thought.
Unmixed Forms and Ordered Sensibles
Authors: Granieri Roberto ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: February 2024

I re-examine the starting point of the Philebus’ description of the ‘divine method’ and argue that the vexed phrase τῶν ἀεὶ λεγομένων εἶναι at 16c9 refers to sensibles only. In doing so, I especially stress the significance of the phrase τούτων οὕτω διακεκοσμημένων at 16d1. The proposed interpretation fits the rest of the description of the ‘divine method’, preserves the Forms’ unmixed nature and the consistency of the Philebus.
Speusippus’ Omniscience Puzzle
Authors: Benati Edoardo ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: February 2024

Aristotle and Eudemus report a Speusippean argument to the effect that defining anything requires knowing everything. Scholars have failed to make sense of this argument. This paper argues that the main preoccupations to which the Puzzle is meant to respond are: (i) to ensure the co-extensiveness of the definition with the definiendum; (ii) to rule out a particular definitional mistake—underdivision. The implications of the Puzzle for Speusippus’ conception of knowledge are further explored.
Della Rocca’s Critique of Aristotle’s Form and Substance and the Arguments in Metaphysics vii 17
Authors: Panayides Christos ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: February 2024

This paper examines Della Rocca’s critique of Aristotle’s conception of substance. The key point of the paper is that Aristotle’s homonymy principle and concept of enformed matter undermine Della Rocca’s claim that Aristotle is subject to a John Wayne moment. (To undergo a John Wayne moment is to propose an unilluminating or empty explanation, as in Wayne’s statement ‘A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do’.)
Habituation and Upbringing in the Nicomachean Ethics
Authors: Pires de Oliveira Angelo Antonio ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: February 2024

I critically examine developmental approaches to the notion of habituation in the Nicomachean Ethics. Such approaches conceive of habituation in terms of upbringing. I challenge this view. Developmental approaches provide a restrictive view of habituation. I argue that it is possible for the habituation of character to occur after upbringing. My interpretation avoids the charge that Aristotle only granted the possibility of virtue to those who have had a good upbringing.
Pengaruh Metode Project Based Learning dalam Meningkatkan Penguasaan Kosakata Bahasa Arab pada Siswa
Authors: Baidhowi Ahmad , Saadah Lailatus
Published: February 2024

Project based learning method learning is based on creating and creating and learning the material to be studied, while mastery of student vocabulary is carried out to improve students' abilities in Arabic vocabulary. In its implementation, researchers have tested it on January 5, 2024 at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Miftahussa'adah in Tangerang city. This study aims to determine how much influence the project-based learning method if applied to Arabic language learning that can improve students' mastery of Arabic vocabulary in grade 5 at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Miftahussa'adah Tangerang city by testing in the control class and experimental class. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a population of 80 students, while the sempel taken was grade 5 with a total of 18 students. Data collection techniques used in the form of interviews, documentation and tests with 10 essay questions. The results of the study were found to obtain a value of 4,325 < 5,005, so that the data obtained could be significant that Ha was accepted while Ho was rejected, with the conclusion that this research could improve students' mastery of Arabic vocabulary by applying the project-based learning method in grade 5 at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Miftahussaadah Tangerang city.
Provocări și limitări în utilizarea inteligenței artificiale
Authors:   Romanian Academy, Sfetcu Nicolae
Published: February 2024

Utilizarea inteligenței artificiale (AI) s-a extins dramatic în diferite sectoare, inclusiv în domeniul sănătății, finanțelor, transporturilor și multe altele, inclusiv în domeniul militar, oferind oportunități fără precedent de eficiență, inovare și rezolvare de probleme. Cu toate acestea, această adoptare rapidă vine cu un spectru de provocări și limitări care necesită o analiză atentă. Acest eseu analizează provocările și limitările cheie inerente utilizării AI, inclusiv preocupările etice, părtinirea și corectitudinea, transparența și explicabilitatea, riscurile de securitate și impactul asupra angajării.
Oncologia e Hematologia - Edição IV
Authors: Barroso Langoni de Freitas Guilherme , Prokofiev Eduardo
Published: February 2024

Com o envelhecimento da população, alterações de hábitos saudáveis e aumento do diagnóstico se espera que tenhamos um aumento no caso de diagnóstico de câncer. Este fato pode permitir diagnósticos precoces, melhorando o desfecho do paciente, a
Cutaneous Metastases as an Initial Presentation of Neo Infiltrative Process in the Lungs: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Serafimovska Marija , Nevcev Ivan , Gligorievski Antonio
Published: February 2024

Cutaneous metastases are a rare clinical entity with a representation of about 0.8% as a secondary MS deposit originating from another tissue/organ. Most often, skin metastases are associated with a high degree of malignancy and a poor prognosis. Our case report is a 72-year-old male patient who was referred to CT because of a large soft-tissue cutaneous lesion of the upper right hemithorax, somewhere below the right shoulder joint. At the radio diagnostics department, an MDCT native series and series after i.v. contrast was performed, which allowed us to detect a neo infiltrative process of the lung and secondary deposits in the lung itself, liver, left adrenal gland and along the seventh rib on the left. It was recommended to perform bronchoscopy and biopsy of the lung tissue, for the purpose of further differentiation and further treatment. A pathohistological analysis of the skin change itself was carried out, with an answer for a finding that corresponds to a deposit of a malignant neoplasm with spinous differentiation.
The Implementation of Pancasila Values to Early Children Through Traditional Ceremonies in Banceuy Community
Authors: Sumadi Tjipto , Casmana Asep Rudi , Maiwan Mohammad
Published: February 2024

This study aims to find a model for inculcating Pancasila values to early childhood through traditional ceremonies in Banceuy Village, Subang, West Java. This research is a type of descriptive research with a qualitative approach. To obtain data, in-depth observations and interviews were conducted. In order to obtain accurate data, four validation steps were carried out using; member check, audit trial, triangulation, and theoretical expert opinion. This study discusses (1) whether in traditional ceremonies there are Pancasila values that are in accordance with the needs of early childhood, (2) what Pancasila values are instilled in early childhood through the Ngaruwat Bumi Traditional Ceremony and Nyapu Overtime, (3) how to instill Pancasila values into early childhood through the Ngaruwat Bumi and Nyapu Overtime ceremonies that occurred in the Banceuy Traditional Village. This study concludes that the values of Pancasila that are instilled in early childhood through the Ruwatan Bumi and Nyapu Overtime ceremonies in the Banceuy Traditional Village, Subang, West Java, are Divine Values, Human Values, Unity Values, Deliberation and Representative Values, and Social Justice Values. Value planting activities carried out through traditional ceremonies are (a) Ritual Activities in the form of Hajat Mawar. Maulud Aki Leutik, Hajat Solokan, (b) Art activities include Rengkong, Tuunggulan, and Kolecer, as well as cikibung, jibrut, and miruha games, in front of early childhood children, so that early childhood can follow the values instilled through these activities. (c) Meanwhile, the traditional Nyapu Overtime ceremony is carried out to maintain the cleanliness of the village, environment, and yard of the Banceuy Traditional Village residents.
Dialectics of Traditional Authority and Post-Colonial Modern State: The Case of Somaliland
Authors: Bade Zakarie Abdi
Published: February 2024

This article investigates the development of states within societies that have undergone colonization, with a specific focus on Somaliland and its clan-based structure. Our aim is to contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding the interplay between traditional clan affiliations and the pursuit of a nation-state, which is a critical issue with significant implications for political stability and international recognition in the region. To achieve this, we employ a methodology that includes reviewing relevant literature, synthesizing theoretical perspectives, and conducting in-depth sociological analyses, incorporating Weberian ideas of authority into our examination. This comprehensive approach enables us to gain a deeper understanding of Somaliland's unique socio-political landscape, which has been shaped by its colonial past and entrenched tribal dynamics. In our analysis, we critically assess the role of clan structures, such as the Guurti council, and their relationship with attempts to establish a rational state system. Our findings indicate that although clannism remains deeply ingrained in Somaliland's society, achieving harmony between these affiliations and modern state-building initiatives is crucial for the region's progress. In conclusion, we synthesize these insights to provide recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of strategies that recognize and address the dynamics of clan affiliations while promoting a strong state identity. Adopting such an approach is essential for fostering stability in Somaliland and supporting its aspirations for recognition.
Malinowski (1922) on Large Language Models
Authors: Dingemanse Mark
Published: February 2024

It’s easy to forget amidst a rising tide of synthetic text, but language is not actually about strings of words, and language scientists would do well not to chain themselves to models that presume so. For apt and timely commentary we turn to Bronislaw Malinowski who wrote: In follow-up work, Malinowski has critiqued the unexamined use of decontextualised strings of words as a proxy for Meaning: Malinowski did not write this on his substack,
A Fully Integrated Systematic Review of Mixed Methods Design-Based Research
Authors: Onwuegbuzie Anthony J. , Forzani Elena , Corrigan Julie A.
Published: February 2024

Design-based research (DBR) is an educational research methodology that is commonly used in the fields of education, instructional technology, and learning sciences. When conducting DBR, researchers collaborate with practitioners (e.g., educators) and other stakeholders (e.g., parents, community members), often including the learners themselves, for the purpose of developing and evaluating innovative solutions to real-world problems within specific contexts, with a primary focus on improving practice and generating practical knowledge. DBR is particularly suited to mixed methods research. However, it is not clear the extent to which mixed methods research approaches are used in DBR studies, as opposed to monomethod research approaches that involve the sole use of qualitative research approaches or the sole use of quantitative research approaches. Therefore, in this study, what we refer to as a fully integrated systematic review of Scopus-indexed works from January 1, 1960 to May 31, 2022 was conducted to determine the prevalence of mixed methods DBR (MM-DBR) studies. This review yielded only 68 published works wherein the author explicitly declared their study as representing some form of a MMDBR study, with the majority of these MM-DBR studies being published within the last decade. Most notably, for all but 4 of these 68 studies, the level of integration occurred at the low end of the integration continuum, being characterized by mixed methods research designs wherein integration only occurred at the interpretation stage of the DBR process. More than two thirds of the authors (29.2%) neither explicitly specified nor described adequately their mixed methods research design. More than one half (i.e., 56.9%) of the MM-DBR studies were not grounded within the mixed methods research literature to any degree at all. Most notably, for all but four studies (i.e., 5.88%), the level of integration occurred at the low end of the integration continuum wherein integration only occurred at the interpretation stage of the MM-DBR process, representing only partial integration of the quantitative and qualitative research components/phases/cycles. As such, we call for more DBR researchers not only to consider using mixed methods research approaches but also to consider using full(er) integration approaches, as we move further into the fifth Industrial Revolution and beyond.
The 1 + 1 = 1 and 1 + 1 = 3 Integration Formulas in Mixed Methods Research: A Poem Promoting Peaceful and Productive Co-Existence
Authors: Onwuegbuzie Anthony J.
Published: February 2024

In their editorial published in the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, Archibald and Onwuegbuzie (2020) called for the inclusion of poetic representation in mixed methods research. With this in mind, in this editorial, I provide a poetic representation that synthesizes my thoughts regarding the recent formal emergence of two integration formulas, namely, the 1 + 1 = 3 integration approach (Fetters & Freshwater, 2015) and the 1 + 1 = 1 integration approach (Onwuegbuzie, 2017; Onwuegbuzie & Hitchcock, 2019). In this editorial, I present only a poem, with no further commentary, in order to ensure that this poem takes center stage. This poem represents an integration of found poetry (Prendergast, 2006) and research poetry (Faulkner, 2009). Found poetry involves the creation of poems by selecting and (re-)arranging existing text from research works, emphasizing themes or ideas present in the source text in order to create new meaning. In contrast, research poetry involves integrating academic research and scholarly content into poetic compositions in order to present the concept of integration in mixed methods research in a creative, accessible, understandable, and engaging manner through poetry. This poem, which also can be classified as a literature-voiced poem (i.e., stemming from literature; Prendergast, 2009), represents a quatrain (Chisholm, 2014)—specifically, a poem with four-line stanzas that involve a traditional rhyme wherein the end of every pair of lines within each stanza rhymes (i.e., an AABB rhyme scheme, wherein each letter indicates which lines rhyme). These stanzas do not have a common metric, with the number of feet per line varying—hopefully, yielding what Lahman et al. (2011) referred to as “good enough research poetry” (p. 894) that is characteristic of novice research poets like me. I hope you find the research poem meaningful.
Educational Science Traditions and Qualitative Research
Authors: Yıldırım Ali
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this conceptual paper is to analyze the two main education science traditions, Anglo-American and Continental European, in relation to their interaction with qualitative research. After these two traditions are described, construction and use of theory in research is problematized through the perspectives in these traditions, and qualitative research is positioned in the priorities and knowledge claims they offer. In addition, the use of qualitative research in various areas of educational science such as teacher education, teaching and learning, curriculum studies is analyzed through the diverse educational science orientations. Finally, the case of Turkish educational science tradition is discussed in terms of subfields and research priorities promoted.
Influence of Local Culture on Intention to Recommend through Destination Image
Authors: Hidayat Indra Iryanto Nur , Wisnalmawati Wisnalmawati , Sugandini Dyah
Published: February 2024

The main objective of this study is to explore how local culture affects recommendation intention among tourists who have visited Kebondalem Kidul Cultural Tourism Village, with destination image acting as a mediating factor. This research utilizes a quantitative and descriptive-analytical approach, using a 5-point Likert scale for measurement. Non-probability sampling, specifically convenience sampling, was used to collect primary data. The sample consisted of 200 tourist respondents who had visited the Kebondalem Kidul Cultural Tourism Village. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS 3.2.9 was used as the analysis tool. The findings of this study indicate that local culture directly influences tourists' recommendation intention and destination image when visiting Kebondalem Kidul Cultural Tourism Village. In addition, destination image is a partial mediating factor between local culture and recommendation intention for tourists in this cultural tourism destination. Destination image is the strongest predictor in influencing tourists' recommendation intention.
The Contribution of Social and Emotional Support Towards Youth Wellbeing: Coping and Resilience Among the Youth in Kampala, Uganda
Authors:   Victoria University, Beinomugisha Peninah , Bintliff Amy Vatne ,   University of California, Lavine Rebecca S. ,   University of California, Namanda Zaharah ,   University of Glasgow, Cheung Wendy Wei ,   University of California, Norah Nalutaaya Norah ,   Africa ELI Board
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the contribution of social and emotional support towards youth wellbeing, coping, and resilience among the youth in Kampala, Uganda. The main objective of the study is to examine the contribution of social connections to youth wellbeing. The 4W LIFT wellbeing model was used to study adolescent behaviors where mixed participatory methods were employed in collecting data. Findings reveal that adolescents’ human connections to family, parents, and peers amplify their coping and resilience skills. Most participants expressed that their families have persisted in their school success in spite of financial challenges, and that alone makes them happy, loved, and appreciated. Adolescents believe that their families play an instrumental role in helping them thrive through life and contribute positively to their wellbeing. Family members should embrace their children's wellbeing from early stages of growth. Parents should prepare their children’s copying and resilience skills as they prepare them for school and life outside their homes.
Effect of conjoint application schedules of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on growth, yield and economics of rice
Authors: SHAKTI OM PATHAK  , B.P. DHYANI  , NIDHI LUTHRA  , U.P. SHAHI  , GAURAV SHUKLA
Published: February 2024

A field experiment was conducted during (kharif) summer season of 2019 and 2020 at Crop Research Centre, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh to study the effect of integrated use of chemical nitrogen fertilizer and green manure on performance of rice (Oryza sativa L.). The experiment consists of fourteen treatment combinations of conjoint application of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients was laid-out in randomized block design with three replications. The results showed that the significant highest dry matter accumulation (1,205.90 g/m2 ) at harvest stage, leaf-area index (4.18), crop growth rate (16.34 g/m2 /day), relative growth rate (7.09 mg/g/day), grain yield (3.88 t/ha) and straw yield (6.64 t/ha) recorded in the 25% recommended N through dhaincha incorporated + 75% N through chemical fertilizer was found at par with RDF (120N : 60P : 50K) and 25% recommended N through vermicompost incorporated 10 days before transplanting + 75% N through chemical fertilizer and it was significantly superior over rest of the treatment combinations. The substitution of 25% N through incorporated dhaincha at planting was found most promising in terms of productivity, profitability and performed better than other treatments and may be recommended for farmers of Uttar Pradesh and similar agro-eco regions.