bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peningkatan fasilitas penangkaran penyu melalui pembuatan bak penangkaran, pondok wisata, dan media penyuluhan di Kampung Meinyumfoka Kabupaten Manokwari
Authors: Lapadi Ida , Widiastuti Nurhani - , Saleh Fitriyah I. E. , Mudjirahayu Mudjirahayu , Pranata Bayu , Pattiasina Thomas F. , Manangkalangi Emmanuel , Sabariah Vera
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT 
Turtles are reptiles that spend most of their lives in marine waters and will return to land to release their eggs at the location where they were hatched. However, changes in land use that cause damage to coastal habitats, catching turtles on land and taking their eggs as well as the threat of predators can cause a decrease in turtle populations. One effort to overcome this is through hatchling breeding activities as was done in Meinyumfoka Village, Manokwari Regency. The objective of the activity is to support community-based conservation through the provision of supporting facilities and community awareness. This activity begins with a site survey, observation and assistance with needs in the captive area, analysis of material needs and costs, organizational activities, and realization of a work plan. This activity was carried out in November-December 2021 in Meinyumfoka Village. The results achieved were the availability of one hatchling hatchery facility measuring 300 cm x 170 cm x 60 cm, three posters for turtle conservation socialization media, and one tourist gazebo. The addition of facilities to the turtle hatchery ecotourism area is expected to bring economic benefits to the surrounding community and also provide benefits for turtle conservation. 
Keywords: Facilities; Hatchery; Meinyumfoka; Tourism; Turtle
 
ABSTRAK
Penyu merupakan reptil yang menghabiskan sebagian besar hidupnya di perairan laut dan akan kembali ke daratan untuk melepaskan telur di lokasi dimana pernah ditetaskan. Namun, pergeseran fungsi lahan yang menyebabkan kerusakan habitat pantai, penangkapan penyu di darat dan pengambilan telur serta ancaman predator dapat menyebabkan terjadinya penurunan populasi penyu. Salah satu upaya mengatasi hal ini adalah melalui aktivitas penangkaran tukik sebagaimana yang dilakukan di Kampung Meinyumfoka Kabupaten Manokwari. Tujuan kegiatan yaitu mendukung konservasi penyu berbasis masyarakat melalui penyediaan sarana pendukung dan penyadaran masyarakat. Kegiatan ini dimulai dengan survey lokasi, observasi dan identifikasi kebutuhan di area penangkaran, analisis kebutuhan bahan dan biaya, organisasi kegiatan, dan realisasi rencana kerja. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada bulan November-Desember 2021 di Kampung Meinyumfoka. Hasil yang dicapai yaitu tersedianya fasilitas bak penangkaran tukik berukuran 300 cm x 170 cm x 60 cm berjumlah satu buah, media sosialisasi konservasi penyu berupa poster sebanyak tiga buah, dan pondok wisata/gazebo sebanyak satu buah.  Penambahan fasilitas pada kawasan ekowisata penangkaran penyu ini diharapkan dapat mendatangkan manfaat ekonomi bagi masyarakat sekitar dan juga memberikan manfaat bagi konservasi penyu.
Kata kunci: Fasilitas; Meinyumfoka; Penangkaran; Penyu; Wisata
Rural Economic Development through ‘Basuduai’: A Model of Cattle Breeding Partnership in West Sumatera
Authors: Maulana Noveri Maulana , Puspita Anggun Pesona Intan
Published: July 2023

The concept of ‘Basuduai’ on cattle breeding investment has been popularly implemented in West Sumatra for decades. Currently, this partnership modelling is still implemented in several villages and rural areas. This study aims to describe ‘basuduai’ as a socio-entrepreneurship approach in a simple descriptive method using the Business Model Canvas (BMC). Perhaps this model could also be implemented in other rural areas as an economic development approach. The data was collected through ten in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions (FGD) among the local partners in Payakumbuh, West Sumatra. Content and context analysis is conducted to describe the categorical theme for results analysis. The finding shows that cattle breeding investment as the 'Basuduai' system is an indigenous approach in the local community in West Sumatra. However, based on the business model canvas, the role of community leader should be prioritized to balance the system. Hence, the need for a formal socio entrepreneurship entity as the middleman should be developed. Perhaps, this study could contribute to the development of rural economic programs and could be replicated in other rural areas in Indonesia and also in other countries. Discussion and limitations are also stated in the study
Keywords: Partnership Investment, Cattle Breeding, Business Model Canvas, Socio-Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Economic EmpowermentJEL Clasification: L20, P32, R51
Financing of the Agricultural Business by Sharia Bank to Increase the Exchange Rate of Farmers in West Java Province
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Hasbunallah Muhammad Zeinny , Darmansyah Asep ,   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the relationship between Islamic bank financing in agricultural businesses and farmer exchange rates in West Java Province between 2017 and 2021. The dependent variable of this study is farmer exchange rates, while the independent variable is total amount financing. , non-emerging financing (NPF), and the BI rate. This study uses a quantitative approach using secondary data from Islamic banks and other reliable sources. The data used covers five years, i.e., 2017-2021. The analytical method used is statistical regression which measures the effect of independent variables on farmers’ exchange rates. The research results should lead to a better understanding of the impact of Islamic bank financing on agricultural businesses on farmers’ exchange rates in West Java province during the study period. In addition, this study aimed to determine the effect of the funding level, non-current finance (NPF), and BI rate variables on farmers’ rates. The results of this study are expected to help Islamic banks and local governments formulate more effective policies to increase farming financing and farmer exchange rates in West Java Province. In addition, this research can also contribute to the development of literature on agribusiness financing and the role of Islamic banks in the agricultural sector.
A Brief Overview of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness of Adolescents in Kerala
Authors:   MBBS, MD Community Medicine, Public Health Specialist, Airport Health Organization, Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery, Kerala, Paul Anna Susan , Varghese Tharun C ,   MBBS, MD Paediatrics, Junior Consultant- Paediatrics, Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly, Ernakulam, Kerala
Published: July 2023

Background: Adolescence is a critical and challenging period of life. Many adolescents today have patchy knowledge on SRH issues, which may lead to risky decision making concerning their health. Kerala, though one of the most literate states in India, is yet to implement comprehensive sex education. Objectives: To list the sources of information and to study the awareness of adolescents on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) issues among high school students in Kerala. Materials & Method: A cross sectional study was conducted among 8th, 9th, 10th class students. Multistage random sampling was conducted and a sample size of 338 was achieved. Data was collected via a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS Version-23. Results were explained in terms of frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Results: Mean age of the study population was 14.2 ±0.88 years; most of them were females (58%) and followed Christian religion (49%); belonged to urban areas. The major sources of information for adolescents regarding SRH matters like private parts, type of touch, response to sexual assault and menstruation was their mother. When it comes to puberty changes, both mother and teachers were the major sources. Media was the most common source of information regarding Masturbation, sexual contact, pregnancy, contraception, STDs, and sexual abuse. There is wide disparity in the awareness of adolescents on major SRH issues. Conclusions: India has the largest adolescent population, and it is a country known to have strict traditional values and age-old cultures and customs. Adequate information through parents may improve the knowledge on these issues. Age-appropriate comprehensive sexuality education must be incorporated into their curriculum effectively to improve their SRH.
The Effect of Online Communication on Community Satisfaction Through Online Service Quality
Authors:   Master of Management, Postgraduate, Universitas Gajayana Malang, Cahyono Rully Dwi , Hadiati Ernani ,   Postgraduate lecturer, Universitas Gajayana Malang, Wahyono Gendut Budi ,   Lecturer Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gajayana Malang
Published: July 2023

Satisfaction of the public using public services is determined, among other things, by online communication and the quality of online services. This study aims to examine the effect of on-line communication and on-line services on community satisfaction; and examine the effect of online communication on community satisfaction through online service quality. The research population is the community using on-line services in the period of September 2021. The total sample is 98 people whose determination is based on the Lemeshow formula. Collecting data using a Likert scale questionnaire distributed to respondents. The data analysis technique uses the path test and data processing uses the SPSS Ver 22 program. The conclusion of the study is that the increase in public satisfaction of users of public services is determined, among other things, by on-line communication and on-line services. When the intensity of online communication and the quality of online services are increased, there will be an increase in the satisfaction of the people who use public services. In addition, the quality of online services also plays a significant role as a mediating variable for the effect of online communication on public satisfaction with public services.
A Note on Diversity of Aquatic Insects in Rivers of Royal Belum State Park, Perak
Authors: Ahmad Mustaqim Rahim  , Suhaila Ab Hamid
Published: July 2023

Royal Belum State Park is one of the oldest, protected and pristine land masses that joins hundreds of small tributaries that feed Lake Temenggor. A scientific expedition was conducted, and the diversity of aquatic insects was studied. Five rivers namely Sungai Ta Ng, Sungai Papan, Sungai Gen, Sungai Ruok and Sungai Rambutan were chosen. A kick-sampling technique was deployed to collect the aquatic insect larvae. The study recorded a total of 42 families and 61 genera of aquatic insects which Sungai Papan has the largest number of taxa recorded (18 families, 26 genera). The number of intolerant taxa (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Trichoptera; EPT) in Sungai Papan was substantial (15 genera). Odonata was discovered to be the most diverse order (13 genera), followed by Ephemeroptera (10 genera) and Trichoptera (10 genera). The findings provided a concise richness of aquatic insects, which might serve as a good tool for evaluating the conservation needs of the area.
Adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso entre crianças e adolescentes com transtorno do déficit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDAH) em uma unidade de atendimento ambulatorial
Authors:   , Oliveira Arieta de Jesus Felisberto
Published: July 2023

O Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH) é um distúrbio neurocomportamental comum da infância, podendo afetar crianças e seu desempenho acadêmico, bem-estar e interações sociais. Suas características são impulsividade, hiperatividade, inquietude e falta de atenção inconsistente com o nível de desenvolvimento. Seu diagnóstico é clínico, e o tratamento tem como medicação de primeira escolha o metilfenidato (MDH) um estimulante do sistema nervoso central. O presente estudo tem o objetivo de avaliar a adesão ao tratamento farmacológico de crianças e adolescentes atendidas em ambulatório especializado, de psiquiatria pediátrica, no interior de Minas Gerais/Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo, conduzido na Unidade de Atendimento Especializado de Saúde da Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa – MG/Brasil. Participaram do estudo 54 pacientes, com diagnóstico de TDAH, em uso de metilfenidato, com idade entre 06 e 14 anos incompletos, no período de outubro de 2020 a março de 2022. Os atendimentos foram individuais, durante consultas no ambulatório conduzidas por acadêmico de psicologia, medicina e residentes de medicina sobre a supervisão do professor/preceptor. Os dados coletados foram inseridos na plataformaRedCAp, e tabulados no Excel no Software Microsoft Excel 2016 e processados pelo software IBM SPSS 20, considerando um nível de significância de 5%. Após estratificar as variáveis foram apresentadas categorizadas com as respectivas distribuições de frequências absoluta e relativa para caracterização do perfil das crianças e adolescentes, seus cuidadores e família, bem como para perda amostral ao longo da pesquisa e método de avaliação da adesão.Para comparação das características sociodemográficas, econômicas e perfil dos cuidadores da amostra final do estudo e das perdas após 8 semanas foram utilizados os testes de Qui-quadrado de Pearson, para comparar prevalências entre variáveis categóricas com duas categorias cada e o teste Exato de Fisher, quando um dos grupos apresentou amostra inferior a cinco observações. Dos 54 participantes da pesquisa 55,6% eram do sexo masculino, 71,4% tinham entre 6 a 9 anos, sendo a maioria do município de Viçosa 81,5%, houve uma predominância de mães como cuidadora principal em 88,7%. O método MAT foi aplicado a 33 pacientes após 4 semanas com 96,96% de adesão e a 23 pacientes com 8 semanas apresentando 95,65% de adesão. A limitação do estudo foi o tamanho amostral que influenciou diretamente nas análises impossibilitando um resultado estatisticamente significativo acerca do tema. Palavras chaves: Transtorno do Deficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade (TDAH). Adesão à Medicação. Criança. Metilfenidato.
Análise dos efeitos da atuação religiosa no cotidiano prisional e na reinserção dos detentos a partir da experiência da APAC, Viçosa-MG
Authors:   , Marto Cristiano Viana
Published: July 2023

A Associação de Proteção e Assistência aos Condenados (APAC) é uma entidade jurídica e social sem fins lucrativos, cujo objetivo principal é a proteção do preso e da sociedade civil organizada. Essa entidade foi criada com a premissa de que o sistema penitenciário comum não é o local adequado para a recuperação dos presos, uma vez que é permeado pela ociosidade e por atitudes e falas violentas, o que não colabora para a construção de uma perspectiva de mudança tanto para o preso quanto para a sociedade na qual ele retornará após o cumprimento da pena. Entre seus princípios metodológicos, a APAC utiliza a assistência religiosa como um mecanismo para auxiliar na ressocialização do condenado. Tendo isso em vista, o objetivo da pesquisa foi analisar os efeitos das atividades religiosas desenvolvidas pela APAC de Viçosa- MG no cotidiano prisional para a recuperação e reinserção social dos detentos. Para responder aos objetivos propostos e alcançar os resultados deste estudo, foi feita uma combinação de três métodos de pesquisa: o uso de dados secundários, a observação participante e as entrevistas. Esses métodos possibilitaram uma investigação mais direta, elucidando as questões referentes à aplicação da religião no processo de reintegração na sociedade dos recuperandos. Como resultado, obteve-se a discussão acerca das atividades religiosas utilizadas na APAC de Viçosa- MG, a qual utiliza a valorização humana como base para todos os seus doze elementos de trabalho, tendo um maior enfoque em seu elemento 4, que versa sobre a espiritualidade. Nos resultados, foi discutido, em primeiro momento, sobre a caracterização estrutural da APAC viçosense, em que foram abordadas as divisões estruturais do espaço, a representatividade de objetos para recuperandos e o quadro de funcionários da instituição. Em sequência, foi debatida a utilização dos doze elementos como forma de recuperação e reinserção social dos recuperandos da APAC de Viçosa-MG, demonstrando como a instituição visualiza cada método. Por fim, foi discutida a visão dos recuperandos acerca do elemento espiritualidade, concluindo que ele é importante para a proposta da religião, mas, para que tenha êxito, necessita que os outros onze elementos estejam funcionando com excelência. Palavras-chave: Sistema prisional. Religião. Recuperação. Ressocialização.
Unilateral Vulvar Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen, MA Alshami , HM Alshami ,   Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen, MJ Mohana ,   Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen
Published: July 2023

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, chronic, relapsing, ulcerative neutrophilic dermatosis type with a peculiar morphologic presentation. PG of the vulva is extremely rare, and unilateral involvement of the vulva has not been previously reported. We present herein a case of unilateral PG of the vulva in a 22-year-old female patient. The patient responded excellently to treatment with oral prednisolone 40 mg/day tapered over 3 weeks, combined with azathioprine 50 mg thrice a day from the 10th day of treatment.
Modern Introduction in Women with Chorioamnionitis
Authors:   Assistant of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bukhara State Medical Institute, Bukhara, Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan, Isroilovna Tosheva Iroda
Published: July 2023

The article presents the data of a prospective analysis of 106 pregnant women, in whom childbirth was complicated by chorioamnionitis and prenatal rupture of membranes (PROM), delivered in maternity complex of the Bukhara for the period 2018-2020. The results indicate a significant role of chorioamnionitis and PROM in the development of obstetric and perinatal complications, especially in women with a burdened somatic and gynecological history
PERUBAHAN PENGETAHUAN INFEKSI RESIKO KUTU AIR (Tinea pedis) PADA SWABBER DI SALAH SATU KLINIK SWASTA CILANDAK
Authors: Maharani Sofia , Amelia Ria
Published: July 2023

Pemakaian alat pelindung diri (APD) yang sesuai SOP wajib digunakan oleh swabber untuk pencegahan infeksi penyakit menular. Salah satu APD yang digunakan swabber lantatur yaitu sepatu tertutup atau sepatu boots. Pemakaian sepatu boots atau sepatu tertutup yang terlalu lama di luar gedung dapat membuat kaki lembap serta basah. Hal tersebut dapat menjadi salah satu faktor tumbuhnya mikroorganisme, terutama fungi yang dapat menyebabkan penyakit kutu air atau athlete’s foot. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini untuk memberikan informasi mengenai penyakit kutu air dan penularannya. : Kegiatan ini dilakukan pada bulan mei 2022 di salah satu klinik laboratorium lantatur pemeriksaan COVID-19 Cilandak Jakarta Selatan. Metode kegiatan ini yaitu ceramah dengan responden tenaga kesehatan klinik tersebut. Kegiatan terdiri dari pretest mengenai penyakit kutu air dan setelah penyuluhan akan dilakukan post-test. Hasil pretest dan post-test akan diuji normalitas dan uji Tdependen. Hasil pengambilan data diperoleh sebanyak 8 responden dengan nilai rata-rata pre-test 4.87 dan post-test 7.37. Uji normalitas menunjukkan data terdistribusi normal maka dilanjutkan uji T dependen. Hasil uji T dependen menunjukkan nilai p = 0.028, berarti pada α= 0.05 terlihat ada perbedaan yang signifikan mengenai pengetahun terhadap penyakit kutu air dan penularannya pada responden. Sosialisasi mengenai penyakit kutu air pada nakes memiliki pengaruh terhadap penambahan pengetahuan para nakes tentang penyakit tersebut. Hal ini bermanfaat untuk menurunkan resiko penyakit akibat kerja.
OPTIMALISASI PERAN POSYANDU DALAM PENCEGAHAN STUNTING DI DESA RIMBO PANJANG WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS TAMBANG KEC. TAMBANG KAB. KAMPAR
Authors: Hindratni Findy , Sartika Yan , Permata Sari Septi Indah
Published: July 2023

Strategi nasional percepatan pencegahan stunting adalah melalui intervensi gizi spesifik, intervensi gizi sensitif dan lingkungan pendukung (supportive environment). Intervensi gizi spesifik menyumbang 30% dalam menurunkan kasus stunting, intervensi ini ditunjukkan kepada rumah tangga pada 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (HPK), dilakukan oleh sektor kesehatan, jangka pendek, dan hasilnya dapat dicatat dalam waktu yang relatif singkat. sementara intervensi gizi sensitif menyumbang 70% dalam mengurangi stunting dilakukan oleh sektor di luar kesehatan dan sasarannya adalah masyarakat umum. Lingkungan yang mendukung ditujukan pada faktor-faktor dasar yang berhubungan dengan status gizi seperti pemerintah, pendapatan dan pemerataan. Penyelenggaraan posyandu yang efektif sesuai dengan petunjuk teknis tentunya akan menurunkan angka kejadian stunting pada balita terutama optimalisasi pada langkah IV dan V posyandu yaitu pemberian pendidikan kesehatan oleh kader dan pelayanan kesehatan oleh tenaga kesehatan. Namun pencapaian indikator kinerja Posyandu di Indonesia masih belum optimal, salah satunya adalah rendahnya jumlah kunjungan balita ke Posyandu. Pengabdian Masyarakat ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Agustus – Desember 2020 dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kemampuan kader posyandu dalam memberikan pendidikan kesehatan kepada kelompok sasaran intervensi gizi khusus: sasaran prioritas (ibu hamil, ibu menyusui dan anak 0-23 bulan) di Desa Rimbo Panjang Kecamatan Pertambangan Kabupaten Kampar.
Evaluation of Medication Safety Practices Among Pharmacists in A Teaching Hospital in South-East Nigeria
Authors: Udeozo Afam Kanayo , Ogbonna Brian
Published: July 2023

The study evaluated the practice of Medication Safety and assesses the knowledge of medication safety practices among hospital pharmacists in a teaching hospital in southeast Nigeria. It was a quantitative study divided broadly into two phases. Phase one involved the collection of the medication error forms filled by pharmacists in the hospital over 3 months; January – March 2021. The second phase was the administration of self-completed questionnaires. The data was collected and analyzed. The medication errors encountered were assessed, classified, and the prevalence determined. Descriptive statistics were used to summarise the data. Overall, 68 medication error forms were collected over the 3-month data collection period. The top category of prescribing error was dose/frequency omitted (24.65%), followed by duration/stop date omitted and dose inappropriate (over), both were 17.81%. The medication safety domain to which pharmacists demonstrated the highest positive response rate (PRR) was Personal Influence Over Safety with 63.33% (SD±20.09), and the domain with the lowest positive response rate was Facilitators and Barriers at the Workplace with 46.25% (SD±25.67). Most of the pharmacists answered yes to having filled out the hospital’s medication error form at least once. 3 of the 4 medication safety domains had above-average positive response rates (PRR). The medication safety domain with the lowest PRR was the facilitators and barriers at the workplace domain with 46.25%. There were no significant differences in associations between pharmacists of different ages, years of experience, and different genders in their attitudes toward medication safety; after applying Pearson’s correlation test.
Analysis of Moldova's built cultural heritage with commercial potential
Authors: Maria-Liliana Marian
Published: July 2023

Cultural heritage is an ideal resource for sustainable development, provided it is harnessed. In this article, the author presents the analysis of the built heritage from the point of view of the number of monuments in geographical profile, the structure of the monuments built according to their functional destination and the possibility of their use, emerging from the market analysis. The author also analyzes the economic and financial opportunities for safeguarding the cultural heritage built in the Republic of Moldova. The issues facing the built heritage segment include: the legal and technical regulatory issues; the technical aspects with reference to the specific materials of the restoration works and the special construction technologies correlated with the conditions characteristic of the area. The main problems refer to the lack or insufficiency of financial means for the rehabilitation and inclusion in the economic circuit of the built heritage, preserving its cultural value.
A Study of the Subjectivity of Experience Traditional Food Culture Value Co-creation Attitude Using Q Methodology
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Lee Bora , Chung Lana
Published: July 2023

This study examined the effect of the experience of traditional food culture on value co-creation attitude. The analysis with the Q methodology of the value co-creation attitude into 17 items of 4 sub-concepts: interaction attitude, knowledge-sharing attitude, responsive attitude, and public attitude. This study was significant in that, the participants continue to seek new and special experiences; therefore, it was necessary to expand and offer unique traditional food culture experiences, and the public and private sectors should actively seek to develop and expand such experiences. And through the analysis above, it discussed ways to invigorate and diversify traditional food culture experience and the measures to hand down and inherit the traditional food culture and suggests improvements in traditional food culture experience.
RECENT PERSPECTIVES OF CHALCONE BASED MOLECULES AS PROTEIN TYROSINE PHOSPHATASE 1B (PTP1B) INHIBITORS
Authors: Shende Madhukar V. , Kahale Vivek , Nalawade Nilesh
Published: July 2023

Type 2 diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus (DM), is a complex illness defined by high blood sugar, abnormal lipid, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism, and an elevated risk of vascular disease consequences. Type 2 diabetes (t2D) and obesity, in which Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) acts as a negative regulator of the insulin and leptin-signaling pathway, have received sufficient attention. Insulin signaling is downregulated by PTP-1B, which is responsible for dephosphorylating the insulin receptor. Inhibitors of protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) are the most recent potential treatment for diabetes because they boost insulin production by blocking the dephosphorylation of the insulin receptor. Some natural items have shown promise as potential diabetes treatments. PTP1B is strongly inhibited by chalcones, also known as 1,3-diphenyl-2E-propen-1-one, an open chain intermediate in the synthesis of aurones from flavones with a benzylideneacetophenone scaffold in which two aromatic nuclei are connected by a three-carbon, unsaturated carbonyl bridge. The pharmacology, mode of action, structural features, and substituents necessary for PTP1B modulation have all been examined in detail in this chapter. To become effective therapeutic drugs or formulations for the control of diabetes, however, all of these inhibitors will need to be extensively researched and tested for their effectiveness and toxicity.
The Teachers Voice and Ownership in Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya: Application of Bernstein’s Theory
Authors: Owidi Mr. Salmon Oliech , Lyanda Ms. Joanne Nabwire
Published: July 2023

Curriculum development is a planned, purposeful, progressive, and systematic process necessary to improve an education system. Changing a curriculum to address societal needs cannot be overemphasized. Every time there are changes or developments happening around the world, the school curricula is affected. However, teachers are mostly left out during this important exercise. They are in most instances incorporated during the implementation stage of curriculum development. Teachers have a key role in all the processes of curriculum change and development and most importantly during curriculum implementation. Bernstein Theory of Pedagogic Discourse encapsulates the teacher’s role in the curriculum development process. The Theory postulates that constructing a pedagogic discourse requires three inter-related rules of distributive, recontextualizing and evaluative activities. These rules are hierarchically related such that one cannot exist without the other. The teacher is able to collate various information from various groups which leads to orienting the curriculum with meaning. The teacher is also able to recontextualize expert information by simplifying and refocusing given content. Finally, the teacher evaluates the activities and gives feedback for improvement and sustainability of the curriculum. The knowledge generated by experts from different fields is encoded in highly complex symbolic forms that must be decoded and translated into pedagogies that are accessible by the learners and non-specialists: this can only be done by a teacher. The new curriculum in Kenya ought to have embraced Bernstein’s theory during its development. The teacher’s role was not clearly defined in the development of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya. This has resulted in various challenges in its implementation right from the onset. This is because the teachers were only involved during the implementation stage, which is the last step of the curriculum development process. This raises the question why were they not included in all the curriculum development stages? Teachers have complained of lack of involvement, poorly rolled out training, inadequate resources, and lack of understanding of the curriculum. This is a challenge in the implementation and sustainability of CBC. This article therefore is a meta-analysis that focuses on the application of Bernstein’s theory during the changeover of the current Competency Based Curriculum from the 8-4-4 curriculum in Kenya.
Perspectives in Preservation of Digital Materials in Libraries: Skills and Competencies
Authors: Oladotun Areo Peter , Aliyu Aminu , Jega Abubakar Mohammed
Published: July 2023

This paper discussed the perspectives in preservation of digital materials in libraries: competencies and skills in relation to the concept of digital preservation, competencies and skills of the library staff, challenges in the preservation of digital materials and the digital preservation strategies for future prospect of the library digital materials or resources.
In Silico Screening of Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) Prenylated Flavonoids Identify Potential SARS-CoV Inhibitors
Authors: Govender Nisha , Mohd Kaspi Siti Nur Athirah , Krishnan Thennavan , Mohamed-Hussein Zeti-Azura
Published: July 2023

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a global health threat. Traditional herbals and dietary plants with medicinal values have a long antiviral history and, thus, are extensively studied in COVID-19 therapeutics development. Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a food crop with rich nutrient composition. This study screened selected breadfruit prenylated flavonoids for their potential inhibitory activities against the SARS-CoV family receptors using molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. The A. altilis prenylated flavonoids were selected as target ligands (artocarpin, artoindonesianin V, artonin M, cudraflavone A and cycloartobiloxanthone) and molecular targets from the SARS-CoV family were designated as receptors. Molecular docking was applied with the Lamarckian Genetic algorithm to measure the receptor-ligand orientation using AutoDock Vina software. The structural interactions of the receptor-ligand complexes were visualised using the Biovia Discovery Studio 4.5. Under all possible receptor-ligand combinations, the complexes’ minimum binding affinities (MBA) ranged from -5.5 to -9.1 kcal/mol and held by hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonds and electrostatic attractions. Receptor-ligand complexes with the least MBA (<-6.0 kcal/mol) along with strong structural interactions were validated by MD simulation using the GROMACS software. The 5RE4-artocarpin and 5RE4-artoindonesianin V showed the highest hydrophobic interactions at MBA=-6.6 kcal/mol and -6.4 kcal/mol, respectively. The trajectory analysis of 5RE4-artocarpin and 5RE4-artoindonesianin V complexes was fairly stable throughout a 50 ns MD simulation run. The findings conclude that artocarpin and artoindonesianin V are good potential SARS-CoV family receptor inhibitors.
Weight Development of Captive Malayan Sun Bears (Helarctos malayanus) in the Malaysian Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Authors: Izzat-Husna Muhammad , Nazri Noor Nabilah , Zainul Abidin Kamaruddin , Saiful Mansor Mohammad , Kamarudin Zubaidah , Topani Rahmat , Md Nor Shukor
Published: July 2023

This study documents a cost-effective strategy for managing Malayan sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) in the captive, focusing on their weight at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre (NWRC), Perak, Malaysia. The weight and development of captive bears’ average aged of two months were assessed using data collected over 18 months. Asymptotic bear weight was estimated using the von Bertalanffy equation. The growth curves significantly differed between male and female bears, with males growing much larger than females from early to later growth stages. This study has determined three types of age classes of bears, where the age of adult Malayan sun bears are fully grown at 11 years and six months for males and eight years and nine months for females. Sub-adult bears ranged between one and six years old for males and one and four years for females, while cubs ranged from zero to one year old. Furthermore, the ideal weight for captive Malayan sun bears by age was also successfully determined. Such information is important for the management of this species in captivity. Ensuring the correct weight and age stage, among other criteria, could be useful for successfully releasing rehabilitated sun bears into their natural habitats.
Spatial Distribution of Malaysian Storks Determined Based on Citizen Science (eBird) Data
Authors: Tolohah Ain Afifah , Arazmi Fatihah Najihah , Md. Nor Shukor , Mansor Mohammad Saiful
Published: July 2023

Waterbird populations are rapidly declining worldwide, including in many countries in Southeast Asia. Massive land use changes in Peninsular Malaysia are a major threat to biodiversity due to habitat loss and alteration, affecting the populations of many waterbird species. This study was conducted to determine the spatial distribution of three stork species, the Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans, Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala and Milky Stork Mycteria cinerea, in Peninsular Malaysia using the citizen science database, eBird. About 86,881 occurrences of the Asian Openbill, 2,391 occurrences of the Painted Stork and 242 occurrences of the Milky Stork were identified in the eBird database throughout Peninsular Malaysia between 2019 and 2021, suggesting major differences in occurrence size between the three species. Map generated from ArcGIS and a statistically significant difference in the population distribution of the three stork species across Peninsular Malaysia indicate habitat segregation. The populations of these stork species should be carefully monitored and managed to avoid imbalance with other waterbird populations.
Does Financial Development Explain the Industrialization of Great Lakes Countries? A Multidimensional Approach
Authors: Ndyanabo Rutazihana Pascal , Muluh George Achu , Ngueuleweu Tiwang Gildas
Published: July 2023

Purpose: The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of financial development on the industrialization of countries in the Great Lakes region. To this effect, we use data from secondary sources mainly from the World Bank databases covering the period 1985 to 2020.

Methodology: The methodology was based on the Feasible Generalized Least Squares and Autoregressive Distributed Lag model as an estimation technique.

Results: The results show that financial development through domestic credit granted to economies, negatively influences the industrialization of Great Lakes countries. This effect is true for the quality of institutional and the total rent of natural resources. In addition, the rate of trade openness, human capital, and private investment have a positive and significant effect on the industrial process of the countries of the region under examination.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: For the financial system to be sufficiently robust and contribute to the process of industrialisation in the region, it is necessary to strengthen positive financial sector reforms appropriately, improve the business climate to enhance private sector participation in industrial transformation, strengthen the accountability and effectiveness of governments in the region and, most importantly, mitigate the effects of war by ensuring long-term political stability to promote better governance structures for industrial development.
Review of Underwater Image Enhancement Using CNN and U-net
Authors: Teli Snehal G. , Shelke R. J.
Published: July 2023

Due to environmental scattering, images taken in the underwater environment still exhibit color distortion, loss of resolution, and decreased contrast. The suggested study presents a method for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of underwater photography. Yet, because of unwanted staining, decreased contrast, and detail loss brought on by light scattering and absorption, photos that are directly taken in the marine environment are still highly damaged, drastically limiting the amount of information that can be extracted from the image. Thus, acquiring precise and clear photographs is a crucial requirement for aiding scientists in their understanding of the underwater environment. The CNN algorithms are employed in many different applications, including Identification of the object, tracking, recognition, and navigation. Separating the water component from the other component is the most important step here. To get rid of water from a color image, we're suggesting a practical technique.
Influence of Different Protected Environments and Reflector Material on
Cultivated Oiti (Licania tomentosa[Benth.] Fritsch) Seedlings
Authors: Alves Vitória Carolina Dantas , da Silva Abimael Gomes , Costa Edilson , Dantas Thaise , da Silva Binotti Flávio Ferreira , Martins Murilo Battistuzzi , Vendruscolo Eduardo Pradi , da Costa Vieira Gustavo Haralampidou
Published: July 2023

Background

Oiti (Licania tomentosa[Benth.] Fritsch)
is an option for urban forestation and rural environments that require
shading by plants, so studying the plant environment to obtain quality
seedlings is essential. The present study aimed to evaluate oiti
seedlings in different protected environments with or without reflective
material on a cultivation bench.

Methods

The following protected environments were evaluated: an agricultural
greenhouse covered with a low-density polyethylene film and a
thermo-reflective screen with 42%/50% shading under the film; an
agricultural screenhouse with an aluminized screen with 35% shading; an
agricultural screenhouse with a black screen with 30% shading; and an
agricultural screenhouse with a black screen with 18% shading.
Production systems with and without photosynthetically active
radiation-reflecting material (aluminized screen,
Aluminet®) on the cultivation bench were
assessed in each protected environment.

Results

There was no interaction between the environmental factors; however,
the environments influenced height, stem diameter, root dry matter, and
total biometric relationships and growth rates. The reflective material
did not improve the quality of oiti seedlings. The ratio of shoot and
root dry matter was, on average, 71% for the shoots and 29% for the
roots. The photosynthetically active radiation received by oiti
seedlings ranged from 600 to 1,100 μmol
m−2s−1.

Conclusions

The greenhouse with 42%/50% shading screen under the film and the
black screen with 30% shading were the best environments for the
formation ofLicania tomentosaseedlings. The
reflective material on the cultivation bench did not result in better
quality oiti seedlings.
The Role of Audit in Mitigating Risks Associated with the Digitalization of HR Processes
Authors: Ashish S John  , Dr. Disha Sharma
Published: July 2023

The digitalization of HR processes has transformed the way organizations operate, improving efficiency and streamlining operations. However, this digital transformation also introduces a new set of risks that organizations need to address to ensure the security and integrity of their HR data.This research paper examines the crucial role of audit in mitigating these risks associated with the digitalization of HR processes. The study examines the various risks that organizations face in the digital era, including data breaches, unauthorized access, and system failures. It explores the potential vulnerabilities and challenges that emerge with the adoption of digital HR systems and highlights the need for a robust audit framework to ensure data integrity, privacy, and protection. It discusses how audit procedures and controls can help identify vulnerabilities and provide assurance over the effectiveness of controls implemented to manage these risks. The research paper also identifies key strategies and best practices that organizations can implement to effectively audit their digital HR processes and enhance risk management. The objective is to analyze how auditors can contribute to ensuring the security, reliability, and compliance of digital HR processes. The paper examines the specific risk areas associated with HR digitalization, including data privacy, cybersecurity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Drawing upon existing literature and case studies, the research highlights the importance of audit procedures, such as control testing, vulnerability assessments, and data analytics, in addressing these risks. It further explores the challenges auditors may encounter, such as the need for specialized knowledge and the dynamic nature of technology. The findings emphasize the need for effective auditing strategies to enhance organizational resilience against digital HR risks. This paper is expected to contribute to the academic literature on HR digitalization and provide practical insights for auditors and HR professionals to effectively navigate the risks associated with the digital transformation of HR processes
Justice and Its Abuses in the Speculum justiciariorum
Authors: Nederman Cary J.
Published: July 2023

This chapter explores the remarkable explosion in discussion of abusion in an Anglo-Norman text of the late thirteenth century, the Speculum justiciariorum (The Mirror of Justices). This work can be described as a hybrid, a deconstruction and recomposition of medieval English legal theory and practice through the filter of speculum principum conventions. It examines abusion in terms of three rough categories: political (against the crown and royal court), judicial (relating to misbehaviour by judges in the service of the king), and legal (relating to statutes that violate the customary laws of the realm). This work, seemingly addressed to Edward I, offers a sophisticated and scathing review of the administration of justice in the realm, drawing on royal precedent and scripture.
Religiously Exclusive, Socially Inclusive
Authors: Reitsma Bernhard , Nes-Visscher Erika
Published: July 2023

Is it possible to be religiously exclusive and socially inclusive? How do we deal with those outside of our own religious community who have completely different and sometimes conflicting views on what should be considered true and right behaviour? What if a religious tradition orders the expulsion or killing of those who leave the faith community and adopt another worldview? This book focuses on biblical texts concerning exclusivity and apostasy, studying different interpretations of such texts. It starts with the Jewish and Christian tradition of the Hebrew Bible, continues with texts from the New Testament, and explores diverse social studies to find ways of understanding the relationship between exclusion and inclusion today. Part of this exploration is the interaction with Jewish and Islamic voices. The collection ends with a systematic and missiological reflection on the issues Christian churches and other religious communities must address today.
Exclusion versus Inclusion: Searching for Religious Inspiration
Authors: Reitsma Bernhard
Published: July 2023

This introduction to the volume explores the research question of whether it is possible to be religiously exclusive and at the same time socially inclusive. It analyses the different meanings of exclusivism and inclusivism in different contexts and outlines the problem of how religious exclusivism can and does sometimes collide with social inclusion, especially in the context of absolute truth claims of monotheistic religions. The heart of the research is the reading of exclusive texts, starting with the issue of the death penalty for apostasy. This is the most exclusive form of religious and social exclusion, which is required by all Abrahamic religions. How do religious traditions interpret such exclusive texts, and do they necessarily exclude social inclusion?
Apostasy in Terms of Moral Deviance
Authors: Ermers Robert
Published: July 2023

Apostates often face serious problems. This contribution argues that the apostate does not merely give up religious beliefs but renounces their community’s moral norms, declaring themselves a deviant and causing stigmatization for family members as well. Because of this, the apostate often has to switch over to a different community. Therefore, processes related to apostasy need explanations in social terms in addition to religious and psychological perspectives. Apostasy involves several oppositions: not only the apostate versus their family members, and the apostate versus the community, but also the apostate’s family members versus their community and the communities involved versus each other. Multicultural societies therefore need to deal with apostates without causing deep rifts between the different communities.
Apostasy: A Social Identity Perspective
Authors: Barentsen Jack
Published: July 2023

Apostasy is a challenging concept in contemporary society. Social identity theory is a lens through which to interpret the identity dynamics of apostasy, since social identities are a psychological phenomenon by which individuals negotiate belonging to different groups while distinguishing themselves from other groups. Religious beliefs and practices are a significant element of many social identities. Apostasy, defined broadly as changing religious identification, implies a transgression of religious identity. Apostasy labels such a transgression as deviance from community beliefs, while individuals may also distance themselves from their community. Thus, apostasy involves communal and personal perspectives in a complex relationship of inclusion and exclusion, in which sacred ‘apostasy’ texts play an important role.