bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy using endoloop ligation in a bitch with biliary disorders
Authors: Costa da Silva Fernanda , Karoline Gomes do Nascimento Kelly , Wanderson Bizerra Lima Francisco , Michele Frantz Daiane , Décio de Oliveira Monteiro Francisco , Paulo Maia Teixeira Pedro
Published: June 2024

A 4-year-old female poodle presented with eosinophilia and increased alanine aminotransferase during routine evaluation. Ultrasound examination revealed findings suggestive of mild liver steatosis, biliary mucocele, cholelithiasis, and cholecystitis, and conservative treatment was indicated. Thirty days later, the patient had diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Laboratory examination revealed thrombocytopenia, hyperbilirubinemia, and increased activity of alkaline phosphatase and alanine transaminase. Based on the progressive changes in the exams and the condition suggestive of moderate to severe cholecystitis, a laparoscopic cholecystectomy with an endoloop ligature was performed. The dog recovered from surgery and anesthesia without complications and was discharged the next day. Amoxicillin with clavulanate, meloxicam, dipyrone, and tramadol hydrochloride were prescribed as a postoperative drug. The patient's recovery was quick and uneventful. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was efficient in the treatment of bile duct disease of this bitch and the use of an endoloop was shown to be efficient for sealing the bile duct in this case.
Oxigenioterapia hiperbárica altera positivamente a disfunção orgânica de cadelas com sepse por hyperplasia endometrial cística-piometra
Authors: Schiefler Otávio Henrique de Melo , Degregori Emanuelle Bortolotto , Antunes Bernardo Nascimento , Caye Pâmela , Reinstein Rainer da Silva , Brun Maurício Veloso , Müller Daniel Curvello de Mendonça
Published: June 2024

Experimental models have shown positive outcomes associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HO) when it comes to reducing mortality rates in sepsis patients. The aim of the present study is to assess HO impact on the microperfusion of sepsis bitches with Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia-Pyometra (CEH-P) based on SOFA SCORE (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment) to quantify and monitor organic dysfunction degree. Eight (8) bitches diagnosed with CEH-P were included in the study; they were randomly split into two groups: G1 (ovariohysterectomy + clinical therapy) and G2 (ovariohysterectomy + clinical therapy + HO). All bitches in G2 were subjected to three HO sessions, at 24-h time interval between sessions. All animals showed at least one organic dysfunction due to sepsis. Animals in G2 presented significant improvement in clinical conditions and initial 51% reduction in SOFA scoring. On the other hand, animals in G1 recorded 29% reduction in this variable. Hyperbaric therapy was effective in reducing bitches’ organic dysfunction with sepsis caused by CEH-P; however, it did not have significant reflex on Central Venous Oxygen Saturation (SvcO2).
Diabetic Retinopathy-A Review
Authors: Pushparani D. S. , Varalakshmi J. , Roobini K. , Hamshapriya P. , Livitha A.
Published: June 2024

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Diabetic Retinopathy is a vascular microvascular disease also called diabetic eye disease
caused by microangiopathy leading to progressive damage of the retina and blindness. The
uncontrolled blood glycemic level or sugar level results in diabetic retinopathy.

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There are two stages of diabetic retinopathy: proliferative diabetic retinopathy and nonproliferative
diabetic retinopathy. Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy often have no early warning
signs, even muscular edema, which can cause rapid vision loss. Macular edema in which the
blood vessels leak can also occur at any stage of diabetic retinopathy. Symptoms are darkened or
distorted images and blurred vision that are not the same in both eyes. This review study primarily
discusses the pathophysiology, genetics, and ALR, AGEs, VEGF, EPO, and eNOS involved
in diabetic retinopathy.

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The longer a person has diabetes, the higher their risk of developing some ocular problems. During
pregnancy, diabetic retinopathy may also be a problem for women with diabetes. NIH are
recommends that all pregnant women with diabetes have an overall eye examination. Diagnosis
of diabetic retinopathy is made during an eye examination that comprises ophthalmoscopy or
fundus photography, and glow-in angiography for Fundus. Here, we present a review of the current
insights into pathophysiology in diabetic retinopathy, as well as clinical treatments for diabetic
retinopathy patients. Novel laboratory findings and related clinical trials are also analysed.
The Role of Cardiac MRI in Pulmonary Hypertension- Is it Still an Underutilized Tool
Authors: Banjade Prakash , Subedi Ashish , Acharya Sampada , Itani Asmita , Sharma Munish , Kassam Nadeem , Ghamande Shekhar , Surani Salim
Published: June 2024

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an intricate medical issue resulting from increased pressure in the pulmonary artery (PA). The current gold standard for diagnosis involves an invasive procedure known as right heart catheterization. Nevertheless, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) offers a non-invasive and valuable alternative for evaluating the function, structure, and blood flow through the pulmonary artery (PA) in both the left ventricle (LV) and right ventricle (RV). Additionally, cMRI can be a good tool for predicting mortality by assessing various hemodynamic parameters. We perceive that cMRI may be an underutilized tool in the evaluation of PH. More discussions might be needed to highlight its utility in patients with PH. This article aims to discuss the potential role of cMRI in evaluating PH based on the review of recent literature.
COVID-19 and Women's Health: A Panel Survey on the Perceptions of Family Caregiving among Middle-aged Korean Women
Authors: Yun Sun Jeong , Kim Hye Young
Published: June 2024

Background

COVID-19 has significantly impacted society, economy, and health, altering family roles and caregiving concepts. Middle-aged women bear the responsibility of managing family health, educating children, and caring for the elderly. The pandemic has brought considerable changes to these roles. This study used data from the Korean Longitudinal Survey of Women and Families (KLoWF).

Objective

This study identifies factors that influence the perceptions of family caregiving among middle-aged Korean women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Data from the 8th wave of the Korean Longitudinal Survey of Women & Families (KLoWF) for the year 2020, provided by the Korean Women's Development Institute, was used. The samples consisted of 1,120 middle-aged women between the ages of 45 and 65. Variables included general characteristics, changes in women's lives due to COVID-19, family roles, and perceptions of family caregiving. The data were analyzed using t-tests, ANOVA, post-hoc analysis with Scheffé's test, Pearson correlation to examine relationships between variables, and hierarchical regression to identify factors influencing perceptions of family caregiving.

Results

The hierarchical regression model indicated that the factors influencing the perceptions of family caregiving among middle-aged women were age, changes in women's lives due to the pandemic, and family roles, with an explanatory power of 24.7%.

Conclusion

This study revealed changes in the patterns of family and caregiving roles among Korean middle-aged women during the COVID-19 era, providing foundational data for future studies on the life perceptions of Korean middle-aged women, proactive health management practices among women, and the development of sociodemographic policies.
A Roadmap towards Precision Medicine for Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Gupta Nimisha , Wajid Saima
Published: June 2024

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease and this
affects roughly 2.8 million people worldwide. This is a highly heterogeneous disease in
terms of course, clinical symptoms and response treatment. The exact pathogenesis and
aetiology of this disease remain unknown. The lack of successful treatment can be
explained by the heterogeneous nature of MS with patients exhibiting widely disparate
clinical features and progression patterns resulting in phenotypic heterogeneity.
Therefore, there is a need for the development of biomarkers for MS. The “Omics”
approaches have been exploited for the development of biomarkers although the system
biology was taken into consideration. With the introduction of Omics approaches,
personalized medicine has gained potential revealing hitherto unseen elements of
illness causation, initiation and progression. This chapter will focus on the potential
role of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics in MS for the possible
identification of biomarkers facilitating and augmenting the concept of precision
medicine.
Oral Cancer and Prospects of Precision Medicine
Authors: Bhati Piyush , Wani Tassaduq Hussain , Kaushik Deepti , Priya Kanu , Ashraf Mohd. Tashfeen
Published: June 2024

Precision medicine is a systematic therapeutic approach that tailors the
overall treatment process as per an individual's unique characteristics; taking into
account the genomic makeup and lifestyle. This approach has shown promising results
in treating certain types of cancers, including that of highly heterogeneous oral cancer.
Oral cancer is a type of head and neck cancer mainly caused by poor oral hygiene,
alcohol, and tobacco abuse, and promotes HPV infection. The conventional approaches
for the treatment of oral cancer often rely on surgery, chemotherapy, and/or
radiotherapy. Now, precision medicine, with the advent of newer diagnostic
techniques, enables healthcare professionals to diagnose the disease early and treat the
patient with appropriate medicines and optimized doses. This ensures overall safety
while minimizing undesirable exposure to not-so-effective drug regimes. After a brief
introduction to precision medicine, this chapter details genetic mutations as targets for
precision medicine and the advantages of this approach in oral cancer treatment. It is
envisaged that this approach offers improved efficacy, safety, reduced side-effects, and
prepares the body’s immune response against oral cancer. Targeting specific proteins,
such as EGFR and HER2 to suppress tumor growth or make cancer cells more
susceptible to the immune system’s combat mechanism is also discussed followed by
an overview of various drugs that are being used to treat patients who are positive for
HER2 and EGFR. Various challenges and limitations of precision medicine and future
prospects for research in this area are highlighted.
Phytoconstituents and their Therapeutic Potential in Precision Medicine
Authors: Sarah Robeena , Idrees Nida , Tabassum Baby
Published: June 2024

Spices and herbs have been an integral part of Indian cuisine since ancient
times. They are not only cherished for improving the flavor and taste of Indian food but
also confer their health benefits. Instant herbal remedies prepared from spices and
herbs found in the kitchens of Indian homes have been used to treat many ailments and
infections in a natural way. Most of the spices and herbs have high nutritional and antioxidant properties responsible for their medicinal effects. This is because of the
presence of phytochemicals in the plants. The emphasis of the current article is to
provide an overview of the therapeutic potentials elucidating the phytochemical
compositions of the key Indian plants. Many such plant products are used mainly as
spices in Indian cuisine. In this review, we aim to highlight the chemical constituents
and active factors of some of these spices and their pharmacological potential. We
believe that in-depth molecular characterization of these spices for all their chemical
constituents and their impact on cells, organs, and different organelles will provide a
wealth of information useful for human health. These findings may further be chiseled
in the form of personalized medicine.
El Nino 2015: Asosiasinya Dengan Kekeringan dan Dampaknya Terhadap Curah Hujan, Luas Panen dan Produksi Padi di Kabupaten Subang
Authors: Andri Andri , Priantoro Rizki Dwi
Published: June 2024

ABSTRAKEl Nino 2015 merupakan salah satu kejadian El Nino dengan intensitas sangat kuat yang terjadi pada dua dekade terakhir. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana El Nino 2015 berasosiasi dengan kekeringan serta dampaknya terhadap kondisi curah hujan dan pertanian padi di Kabupaten Subang. Data curah hujan bulanan tahun 2015 dari 19 stasiun hujan dianalisis untuk identifikasi kekeringan dengan menggunakan SPI (Standardize Precipitation Index), serta analisis sifat hujan dan pewilayahan hujan pada 2015. Sementara itu dampak El Nino dan kekeringan terhadap pertanian padi diidentifikasi dengan menggunakan analisis trend produksi. Hasil studi menunjukan: (1) El Nino 2015 telah berasosiasi serta memperparah kejadian kekeringan di Kabupaten Subang; (2) El Nino 2015 secara nyata telah menyebabkan curah hujan pada 18 stasiun hujan mengalami kondisi di bawah normal serta menyebabkan penurunan curah hujan sebanyak satu tingkat pada klasifikasi wilayah hujan dari keadaan normalnya; (3) asosiasi antara El Nino dan kekeringan parah pada 2015 menyebabkan luas panen dan produksi padi di Kabupaten Subang mengalami penurunan yang besar. Penulis merekomendasikan adanya pemantauan dan peringatan dini kekeringan akibat El Nino melalui analisis curah hujan untuk mencegah gagal panen dan kerugian yang lebih besar.
Hidrogeomorfologi mata air stratovolkano di area Celah Selo Jawa Tengah
Authors: Wardoyo Muhammad Asrori Indra , Khotimah Nurul
Published: June 2024

The Selo Gap area is geomorphologically located between mountains that have different types of characteristics. These differences have an impact on differences in the distribution pattern and characteristics of the springs. This research was conducted with the objectives of: 1) Analyzing the distribution pattern of springs in the Selo Gap landform unit, 2) Analyzing the characteristics of springs in the Selo Gap area. This study uses a survey-descriptive research method with a quantitative model. The sample of the springs in this study used a systematic sampling technique. The data collected is then analyzed descriptively which considers spatial aspects with nearest neighbor analysis. The results of this study indicate that: 1) The distribution pattern of the springs on the south side of Mount Merbabu based on the nearest neighbor analysis is known to have a z-score of 4.137440 which indicates a uniform or distributed type, 2) The characteristics of the springs in quantity have a high discharge category found in Tuk Babon with a discharge of 10 l/s and a low discharge found in Tuk Panguripan with a discharge of 0.008 l/s. The results of the multiparameter water quality analysis show that the relationship between parameters such as water temperature with DO, water temperature with DHL, and DHL with TDS runs uniformly and influences each other.
Pemetaan zona keterpaparan permukiman terhadap bencana tsunami (Studi kasus: Kecamatan Ciwandan, Kota Cilegon)
Authors: Khansa Tasya Alifah , Somantri Lili , Setiawan Iwan
Published: June 2024

Kecamatan Ciwandan berlokasi di pesisir barat Kota Cilegon dan berpotensi terhadap bencana tsunami karena wilayahnya berbatasan langsung dengan Selat Sunda. Permukiman adalah aset yang harus dijaga.  Oleh sebab itu, pemetaan zona keterpaparan permukiman terhadap bencana tsunami sangat diperlukan sebagai acuan untuk mitigasi bencana dan meminimalkan kerugian yang ditimbulkan dari bencana tsunami. Pemetaan ini bertujuan untuk memperkirakan tingkat keterpaparan permukiman terhadap bencana tsunami. Tingkat keterpaparan dapat dilihat melalui dua komponen, yaitu tingkat bahaya (hazard) dan element at risk. Tingkat bahaya tsunami dilihat berdasarkan jarak dari garis pantai, ketinggian daratan, kemiringan lereng dan jarak dari sungai. Sedangkan element at risk merupakan elemen yang terpapar bencana tsunami, dalam hal ini adalah permukiman. Pemetaan dilakukan menggunakan teknik overlay serta metode skoring dan pembobotan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat keterpaparan permukiman di Kecamatan Ciwandan didominasi tingkat keterpaparan sedang seluas 3.05 km², kemudian untuk tingkat keterpaparan tinggi seluas 1.13 km² dan tingkat keterpaparan rendah 0.11 km².
Spatial multi criteria evaluation sebagai pemodelan spasial untuk kesesuaian pengembangan kawasan permukiman di Bogor Raya
Authors: Hadi Marhensa Aditya , Putri Niken Anissa , Shofy Yuny Fikriyah , Gafuraningtyas Dewi , Wibowo Adi
Published: June 2024

Meningkatnya aktivitas antropogenik di suatu wilayah menyebabkan perubahan pada penggunaan lahan. Penggunaan lahan yang tidak memperhatikan kondisi fisik dan perencanaan yang matang dapat memicu terjadinya bencana dan dampak negatif lainnya. Oleh sebab itu, penentuan dan perencanaan penggunaan lahan yang sesuai peruntukannya perlu dilakukan secara tepat dan terukur. Metode Spatial Multicriteria Analysis (SMCA) dan Spatial Multicriteria Evaluation (SMCE) dapat membantu menentukan perencanaan kawasan salah satunya dalam studi kasus ini adalah pengembangan permukiman. Hasil dari penelitian ini dapat memberikan masukan dan rekomendasi akademis mengenai lokasi yang dapat diubah peruntukannya menjadi kawasan permukiman pada revisi tata ruang. Bogor Raya tidak mengalami penambahan penduduk yang signifikan sehingga kebutuhan mengenai lahan permukiman bukan menjadi hal yang mendesak, namun jika diperlukan pengembangan kawasan permukiman, didapatkan bahwa masih cukup banyak lokasi sesuai untuk digunakan sebagai permukiman, sebesar 42,4% dari Bogor Raya tergolong Sesuai, dan 25,8% tergolong Sangat Sesuai, dibandingkan peruntukan dalam rencana tata ruang yang dialokasikan sebesar 36,3% sebagai permukiman.
Kawasan Danau Tektovulkanik Ranau sebagai Sumber Belajar Geografi pada Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi di SMA dalam Mendukung Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Safarudin Nur Rohmad , Utaya Sugeng , Bachri Syamsul , Mutia Tuti , Fahmi Muhammad Rizieq
Published: June 2024

Kurikulum merdeka identitik dengan pembelajaran yang berdiferensiasi. Dalam rangka menciptakan pembelajaran Geografi sesuai kurikulum merdeka, diperlukan penyediaan sumber belajar dan perangkat ajar yang inovatif dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan peserta didik. Danau Ranau dengan segala kompleksitas fisiknya, berpotensi untuk dijadikan sumber belajar pada pembelajaran Geografi. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi potensi kawasan Danau Ranau sebagai sumber belajar Geografi dalam menciptakan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Data yang digunakan yaitu data primer dari observasi lapangan dan data sekunder dari literatur ilmiah. Analisis yang digunakan yaitu analisis deskriptif untuk menggambarkan potensi kawasan Danau Ranau sebagai sumber belajar Geografi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kawasan Danau Ranau memiliki kajian dari segi fisik, social, maupun interaksi antar keduanya yang dapat dijadikan sebagai objek kajian Geografi. Kompleksnya objek kajian di kawasan Danau Ranau memberikan peluang guru untuk memodifikasi materi dalam rangka menciptakan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi.
Examining and Comparing the Energy Expenditure of Two Modes of a Virtual Reality Fitness Game (Supernatural): Indirect Calorimetry Study (Preprint)
Authors: Craig Tabitha V , Rhodes Ryan E , Sui Wuyou
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

The effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) fitness games as a form of moderate to vigorous physical activity has yet to be thoroughly quantified through gold standard energy expenditure measures.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to examine the energy expenditure of 2 medium-intensity modes (“Flow and “Boxing”) of a VR fitness game, Supernatural, using indirect calorimetry.

METHODS

Indirect calorimetry was used to examine relative and objective maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max), metabolic equivalents of task (METs), and calories burned during medium-intensity bouts of both Flow and Boxing gameplay modes in young (mean age 25.42, SD 3.25 years), active individuals (n=12 female and n=11 male). METs and calories were also compared using a triaxial waist-worn accelerometer, an Apple smartwatch, and a VR headset. Mood states were assessed pre- and postbout using the shortened Profile of Mood States Questionnaire. Paired 2-tailed t tests were used to examine differences in game modes, between sexes, and pre-post exercise sessions.

RESULTS

Objective and relative VO2 max averaged 1.93 (SD 0.44) L/min and 27.61 (SD 5.60) mL/kg/min, respectively, between modes. Flow (mean 8.2, SD 1.54 METs) and Boxing (mean 7.6, SD 1.66 METs) are both classified as high energy expenditure, vigorous activities. Calorie expenditure data of the accelerometer and VR headset differed significantly from the metabolic cart. Mood changes pre- to post exercise were consistent with expected values for moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity, with participants reporting that they felt more “active,” “full of pep,” “vigorous,” and “lively” (P<.05) following bouts. Male individuals reported higher objective oxygen consumption (VO2) for both Flow and Boxing modes; no other sex-specific differences were observed.

CONCLUSIONS

Both Flow and Boxing gameplay modes of Supernatural classify as vigorous physical activity and demonstrate the potential to promote mental and physical health benefits. Supernatural may be an effective exercise modality in a VO2 training program.
Effect of Varied NaCl Soaking Treatment on Chemical Composition of Lesser Yam Flour and Its Use in the Production of Gluten-Free Noodles
Authors: Ayuningtyas Laksmi Putri , Putri Devry Pramesti
Published: June 2024

In order to reduce dependence on wheat flour, it was necessary to use alternative options, such as lesser yam flour. The production of lesser yam flour consisted of soaking yam tubers in NaCl solutions of different concentrations (20% and 25%). This soaking process was necessary for enhancing the physical characteristics of the flour, resulting in reduced mucus and a whiter appearance. The diverse NaCl concentrations during soaking significantly affected chemical composition of lesser yam flour, impacting parameters, including moisture, ash, fat, total protein, reducing sugar, total sugar, glucomannan content, and calories. However, no discernible effect was observed on the crude fiber and carbohydrate content. In comparison to the 25% NaCl, the 20% NaCl had lesser yam flour with lower moisture, ash, protein, total sugar, and reducing sugar content, but higher fat, glucomannan, and calories. The 25% NaCl soaked lesser yam flour was selected for the production of gluten-free dry noodles. Dry noodles were prepared with various proportions of lesser yam flour and mocaf flour, including 0:100 (TG0), 50:50 (TG1), 50:40 (TG2), 70:30 (TG3), 80:20 (TG4), and 90:10 (TG5). An increase in the proportions of lesser yam flour resulted in increased hardness and chewiness, along with decreased springiness and cohesiveness. Therefore, lesser yam could be processed into flour by soaking in NaCl solutions to produce better flour, with the optimal flour composition being 80% lesser yam flour and 20% mocaf flour for gluten-free noodles production. This suggested the potential for further development of lesser yam flour as a raw material for the production of gluten-free noodles.
A Comparison of Palm Oil, Beef Tallow, and Corn Oil Effect on Serum Glucose and Lipid Profile in Rats Fed a High-Fat Diet
Authors: Utama Zaki , Ningrum Andriati , Mayangsari Yunika , Raharjo Sri
Published: June 2024

This research aimed to investigate the influence of three types of palm oil products (RBDPO (refined bleached deodorized palm oi), RPO (red palm oil), and PKO (palm kernel oil)), on serum glucose and lipid profile of Sprague Dawley rats fed with experimental diet containing 20% of oils, comparing these effects with those of with animal- base oil (beef tallow) including corn oil as a representative from vegetable oil. The diet with level of fat 20% given to two groups (with and without AOM (azoxymethane)) of male Sprague Dawley rats for 13 weeks. The results exhibit that corn oil caused the lowest value of serum glucose (p < 0.05) in both AOM and non-AOM groups. Compared to other groups, beef tallow diet significantly increased serum triglycerides, cholesterol, and LDL, followed by RPO/PKO, RBDPO, and corn oil, respectively (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, corn oil diet produced the highest level of serum HDL, followed by RBDPO, PKO/RPO, and beef tallow (p < 0.05).
Reducing Free Fatty Acids in Crude Palm Oil Using Diethylene Glycol and Zinc(II) Chloride Based Deep Eutectic Solvent
Authors: Suriyanti Lieli , Usman Thamrin , Rahmalia Winda
Published: June 2024

Deep eutectic solvents (DES) were prepared by precise combinations of mol fractions of chemical compounds, resulting in a lowered melting point due to hydrogen bonding. This research aimed to elucidate the physicochemical attributes of DES and its effectiveness in mitigating free fatty acid (FFA) levels in crude palm oil (CPO). Zinc(II) chloride (ZnCl2) served as the hydrogen bond acceptor (HBA) while diethylene glycol (DEG) as the hydrogen bond donor (HBD). Characterization included freezing point, density, viscosity, conductivity, and pH determination. At a ZnCl2 mol fraction of 0.30, the resulting DES exhibited homogeneity with transparent liquid properties, featuring a freezing point below −10 °C, density of 1.42 g/mL, viscosity of 1933.40 cP, conductivity of 66.13 µS/cm, and pH 3.42. FTIR spectra confirmed hydrogen bond interactions between HBA and HBD. Applied to CPO at a 1:1 volumetric ratio (DES:CPO), with 2 h of stirring time at 50 °C, FFA content decreased from 4.11 to 0.86%. This research highlights DES as an environmentally sustainable purification agent, significantly reducing FFA levels in unrefined palm oil.
Kinetics and Thermodynamics Study of Ammonia Leaching on Spent LMR-NMC Battery Cathodes
Authors: Perdana Indra , Rahman Muhammad Irfan , Aprilianto Doni Riski , Petrus Himawan Tri Bayu Murti , Kinanti Divita Hayyu
Published: June 2024

The recycling of spent lithium NMC-type batteries, widely used in electric vehicles, presents a challenge due to manganese content, which complicates metal separation and purification. This study explored a selective leaching process using ammonia to recover metals from high-manganese-content LMR-NMC cathodes. By adjusting the (NH4)2SO4 reagent concentration to 1–2 M and maintaining the temperature between 50–80 °C, the recovery rates of lithium, nickel and cobalt metals were enhanced, leaving manganese primarily as residue in the form of Mn(OH)₂ and (NH4)2Mn(SO4)2. A kinetics model, integrating an equilibrium-shrinking core model with a modified temperature-dependent Arrhenius approach, accurately simulates the metal recovery. The activation energies of the forward leaching reactions of Li, Ni, and Co were respectively (1.4331±0.0036)×105, (1.5494±0.0034)×105, and (1.5743±0.0040)×105 J/mol, while those for the backward reactions were (5.3307±0.0041)×105, (2.4753±0.0093)×105, and (1.6289±0.0092)×105 J/mol, respectively. The leaching mechanism was found to be exothermic, which allows maximum recovery at low temperatures. The findings highlight ammonia’s effectiveness as a selective leachant, significantly reducing manganese in the leaching solution, and streamlining nickel and cobalt separation, thus enhancing the recycling process’s efficiency and sustainability.
Pemetaan Lokasi Penerapan Nature-Based Solution Melalui Pendekatan Berbasis Masyarakat Sebagai Mitigasi Bencana Tanah Longsor di Kecamatan Ngebel
Authors: Agus Joko Pitoyo  , Irbah Amanda , Anindya Hias Bestari  , Sulistiawan Fajar Nugroho
Published: June 2024

Secara topografi, Kecamatan Ngebel, Kabupaten Ponorogo berada di kompleks dataran tinggi bagian barat Gunung Wilis yang terjal sehingga banyak terjadi longsor. Hal ini mendorong analisis mengenai kerawanan bencana tanah longsor di Kecamatan Ngebel dilakukan. Kajian ini merumuskan solusi untuk bencana tanah longsor menggunakan Nature-based Solutions (NbS) atau solusi berbasis alam di wilayah rawan longsor di Kecamatan Ngebel dengan melibatkan masyarakat sehingga dapat menemukan lokasi yang paling sesuai untuk penerapan NbS. NbS menjadi langkah untuk dapat melaksanakan mitigasi di wilayah Kecamatan Ngebel. Pelaksanaan pengabdian ini dilakukan menggunakan beberapa metode, di antaranya studi literatur, pengumpulan data sekunder, pengolahan data, dan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat. Informasi hasil FGD dan informasi pemetaan kerawanan longsor dijadikan pertimbangan dalam penentuan alternatif solusi, berupa NbS. NbS yang dipilih untuk mitigasi bencana longsor di Kecamatan Ngebel berupa vegetative measures dan bio-engineering techniques. Pemilihan NbS tersebut didasarkan pada hal yang mendukung keberlanjutan potensi pertanian, perkebunan, dan peternakan di Kecamatan Ngebel sehingga solusi yang ada mampu mendayagunakan potensi dan keterlibatan masyarakat.
Creating a Low-Cost Dryer for Javanese Cardamom (Amomum compactum) to Empower Farmers Group in Burno Village, Senduro District, Lumajang Regency
Authors: Wirayudhana I Ketut Satya , Roykhana Purwita  , Tonggi Simanjuntak  , Dyah Rahmawati Hizbaron
Published: June 2024

The conventional approach to dry cardamom using sunlight is ineffective to be conducted in village that has high rain intensity and low ambient temperature. In the dry season, cardamom needs to be dried for 4-5 effective days, meanwhile, when it's the rainy season, it would take 14-16 days. The weather and the high prices of dryer machines in Burno Village, Senduro District, Lumajang Province, Indonesia, force the cardamom farmers to sell their cardamom in the form of wet cardamom, although it would reduce 80% of their revenues. This program aims to create a low-cost cardamom dryer to empower farmer groups in Burno Village to make their own dryer from used goods. Collaborating with the Tanirejo farmer group, this program managed to create a prototype of a dryer machine for cardamom which will reduce the drying time by 86% from 2,090 minutes to 277 minutes. By implementing this low-cost dryer, farmers can dry their cardamom efficiently, increase their revenue, and improve their overall economic stability.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Dasar Pola Makan Sehat guna Penanggulangan Stunting di Desa Kebonharjo, Kecamatan Polanharjo, Kabupaten Klaten
Authors: Wahyu Dwi Saputra  , Aulia Maharraning Mustikawati  , Devani Adinda Putri
Published: June 2024

Permasalahan gizi dengan kondisi kronis yang diakibatkan oleh situasi tertentu salah satunya adalah pola makan yang tidak sehat merupakan salah satu faktor penyebab stunting. Merujuk pada data Status Gizi Indonesia (SSGI) tahun 2022 dan 2021 stunting di Kabupaten Klaten berada di angka 1,2% di tahun 2022 meningkat secara signifikan dari tahun 2021 tercatat berada di angka 15,8%. Berlandaskan hal tersebut, kegiatan sosialisasi dengan judul “Pola Makan Sehat dan Pencegahan Stunting” dilaksanakan  dengan  sasaran  ibu hamil, ibu yang memiliki balita, dan ibu-ibu PKK Induk Desa Kebonharjo, Kecamatan Polanharjo, Kabupaten Klaten, Provinsi Jawa Tengah. Metode yang dilakukan dalam program ini menggunakan kuesioner, pre-test, dan post-test untuk mengetahui langsung dampak setelah dilaksanakan sosialisasi tersebut. Berdasarkan kuesioner yang disebarkan diketahui 79,3% atau berjumlah 23 orang dari keseluruhan 29 partisipan pernah mengikuti sosialisasi ataupun seminar lain mengenai stunting sebelumnya. Meskipun demikian, hasil pre-test menunjukkan skor rerata 60 poin sehingga menjadi indikator pemahaman ulang tentang konsep stunting dan penanganannya layak dilakukan. Hasil post-test menunjukkan perolehan skor rerata peserta 100 poin, sehingga hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa sosialisasi yang telah terlaksana berhasil memberikan pemahaman terkini mengenai pola makan sehat sebagai salah satu cara preventif dalam penanggulangan stunting di Desa Kebonharjo.
Angry Birds… All in a Twitter about Trophy Hunting: Are the Big Five Safe under the Eaves?
Authors: Foyet Metolo
Published: June 2024

Trophy hunting has turned into a contentious global debate opposing urban westerners and rural African communities. The former argue for animal rights. The latter argue for human rights, de-colonialism and legitimacy over their resources, relying on the principle that legal rights should be given back to local people to sustainably use their wildlife. While human geography studies have examined both trophy hunting and social media influences on people and places, conservation as a body of knowledge has not yet caught up with the role of cyber-movements in spreading discourses. This paper presents a case study using netnography, content analysis and the Cycle of Aggression theory to capture the perception of Twitter users towards trophy hunting in Africa. Rural African communities are demanding a new deal in which they are shareholders rather than disempowered stakeholders in their own wildlife resource use and management. Thus, externally imposed bans, including import bans, undermine not only the foundations of sustainable wildlife management but also the rights of local peoples.
Evaluation of Class-10 English Textbooks: Case Study Based on NCF 2023
Authors: Gururaghavendran Sattyasri , M Sai Archana
Published: June 2024

Textbook evaluation, an interesting area in the field of applied linguistics, has a wide scope for research. The purpose of this research paper is to state the aims and objectives stated in NCF 2023(National Curriculum Framework) concerning the English language course textbook, to list out the current challenges faced in schools as stated in NCF 2023, to explain how a textbook can be evaluated, and to evaluate textbooks based on the principles of NCF 2023. Both qualitative and quantitative studies have been conducted to assess whether the learning outcomes and goals are achieved or not. For this purpose, I have chosen Class-10 English textbooks across two different boards, one from the CBSE board (The B.V.B school) and the other from the Tamil Nadu State Board (Bharathi Vidhya Bhavan Matriculation Higher Secondary school). Evaluation has been done by collecting information from teachers and students of both the schools in the during-use and post-use stages to get feedback on how well the books work in practice, and how effectively the aims are achieved.
Pursuing stability in crisis: The impact of COVID‐19‐related work changes on information search and job‐seeking behaviors
Authors: Liu Mengzhe , Liu Yifang , Xia Dongrui , Liu Hao
Published: June 2024

The COVID‐19 pandemic has greatly altered the way employees work and has had a significant impact on their subsequent behaviors. In this study we applied affective events theory and developed an adjustable mediation model to examine how COVID‐19‐related work changes
influence employees’ behaviors. We conducted an online survey and collected data from 571 people employed in various businesses across several provinces in China. The results indicated that COVID‐19‐related work changes positively predicted work‐related information
seeking and job‐seeking behaviors, with job insecurity serving as a mediator. Furthermore, job embeddedness amplified the positive relationship between job insecurity and the search for work‐related information. The theoretical and practical consequences of these results are
discussed.
Fashion clothing interest and purchase intention of young women consumers of India.
Authors: Singh Neetu , Chakrabarti Niketa , Tripathi Rajesh
Published: June 2024

The study of consumer purchase behavior is important to understand the consumer purchase pattern, quantity and motivations of purchase. This research therefore tries to understand the role of socio-psychological factors and gender schema in determining the fashion clothing interest, and purchase motivation of emerging adult women consumers of India. Responses tabulated through a self-administered questionnaire from 200 women consumers aged 18-24 across India, were analyzed using structural equation modeling and Hayes's (2017) macro process to establish clothing uniqueness, self-concept, brand image, word of mouth and perceived quality as antecedents of women's fashion clothing interest resulting in positive purchase motivation with price consciousness acting as a moderator between both. The resulting model depicts a significant positive relationship between clothing uniqueness, self-concept and brand image on emerging women consumers clothing interest, while the interaction of word of mouth and perceived quality was not significant on clothing interest. Hayes's analysis described a significant moderating role played by price consciousness on young women clothing interest and purchase intention with price consciousness dampening consumers purchase intention despite having a clothing interest. The output of the study highlights the predictor of clothing interest for young women consumers in an area not well defined until now an will enable brands to establish business strategies to gain patronage and brand loyalty of young emerging generation Z consumers in emerging economies accordingly
Aplicativo Meu INSS: análise da avaliação de usuários
Authors: Gomes Jessica Ribeiro , Junges Vanessa de Campos , Bonato Samuel Vinícius , Bobsin Debora , Lima Letícia Caroline Souza de
Published: June 2024

Este estudo visa analisar as avaliações dos usuários do aplicativo Meu INSS a partir dos registros da loja virtual Google Play. A pesquisa, realizada entre abril de 2022 a abril de 2023 na loja de aplicativos da Google Play, é qualitativa e descritiva, desenvolvida com base em fontes secundárias - avaliações de usuários, em que os dados receberam tratamento por intermédio da análise de conteúdo. Os resultados indicam que há insegurança em relação ao atendimento remoto, apontando a falta de atualização do sistema. As principais facilidades destacadas são a conveniência de acesso às informações e serviços em qualquer lugar e momento, além de ser gratuito e disponível em dispositivos móveis. As dificuldades estão relacionadas a problemas de acesso, navegação, falta de clareza nas informações e integração de senhas em vários órgãos públicos. O estudo enfatiza a importância de abordar as preocupações dos usuários quanto à segurança e clareza das informações fornecidas pelo aplicativo. Compreender essas facilidades e dificuldades é fundamental para aprimorar a plataforma, tornando-a mais acessível, eficiente e amigável, promovendo inclusão digital e facilitando o acesso aos serviços digitais.
Creating Spaces of Engagement: Exploring High School Youth’s Voices in Reshaping the Social Justice Curriculum
Authors: Liu Shuyuan , Gyamerah Kenneth , Ahn Claire , Pillay Thashika
Published: June 2024

The current structure of formal education makes it difficult for teachers and students to hold meaningful conversations to support high-school youth’s meaning-making of critical social-justice issues. This paper presents data on three high-school youth’s knowledge and experiences with social justice issues during the pandemic. Specifically, the paper aims to explore how youth construct knowledge and counter dominant discourses through utilizing informal learning spaces, such as social media platforms, peer and family conversations, as well as personal encounters. In addition, and more importantly, an exploration of how formal education can incorporate social-justice issues into the curriculum is considered. The analysis of these high school youth’s interview conversations presents their diverging needs to learn about social-justice topics in both formal and informal learning contexts. The data also illustrates the power of their voices in a way that could inform future curriculum development. Discussions and implications highlight the possibility of creating such ethical spaces in formal education to engage in social-justice topics.
Descendentes de Eliza: os impactos da inteligência artificial generativa no mercado de trabalho, na desinformação, nas artes e no pensamento crítico
Authors: Ferrari Pollyana
Published: June 2024

“O pai de Eliza foi Joseph Weizenbaum e o local do parto não podia ser outro, o Laboratório de Inteligência Artificial do MIT, este que, até hoje, se constitui em uma verdadeira sopa biótica para o nascimento e execução empírica de ideias que vêm à luz e crescem em alianças com as tecnologias”, diz Santaella no Prefácio deste livro. Na época, o teste de Touring (1950), que testava a capacidade de um computador se comunicar ao ponto de não ser possível distinguir se é um humano ou uma máquina que responde, era um desafio que incitava os pesquisadores a vencer a prova. Saltamos algumas décadas e chegamos em 2024 quando versões do ChatGPT e seus primos nos instigam diariamente. Na coletânea Descendentes de Eliza propomos uma reflexão sobre os impactos da Inteligência Artificial Generativa (IAG) no trabalho, na educação formal, na medicina, nas relações sociais, no marketing, no avanço da desinformação, entre outros temas.
Lars Kjær, Gustavs Strenga (eds.). Gift-Giving and Materiality in Europe, 1300–1600: Gifts as Objects. London; New York; Oxford; New Delhi; Sydney: Bloomsbury Academic, 2022. 256 pp.
Authors: Bruževica Rūta
Published: June 2024

Ko nozīmē dot, dāvināt un ziedot gan mūsdienu, gan viduslaiku cilvēkam? Stāsti, kuri kā astoņas nodaļas apkopoti grāmatā par dāvināšanu, tās praksēm un iesaistītajiem objektiem vēlo viduslaiku un agro jauno laiku Eiropā, vēsta par dāvanām kā simboliski piesātinātiem objektiem – no laulību gredzenu apmaiņas līdz grezniem relikvārijiem, kuri kā dāvanas kalpoja diplomātisko attiecību uzsākšanai vai nostiprināšanai. Piemēram, Gustavs Strenga, fokusējoties uz dāvanām, kas tika sagatavotas, pirmoreiz Rīgā sagaidot jauno arhibīskapu Silvestru Stodevešeru, caur dāvanām kā politiski un simboliski piesātinātiem priekšmetiem sniedz vērtīgu ieskatu tā brīža politiskajā situācijā Livonijā. Vairākās nodaļās un tajās ietvertajos stāstos iespējams saskatīt dažādas idejas, kas caurstrāvoja viduslaiku dāvināšanas tradīciju, piemēram, atlīdzinājumu par dāvanu svētajam, pretī sagaidot brīnumainu dziedināšanu. Grāmata iepazīstina ar dāvināšanas tradīcijām, kas bija cieši saistītas ar ikdienas reliģiskajām praksēm, kā arī objektiem un ziedošanas tradīcijām, kas vienoja un veidoja kopienas un cilvēku savstarpējās attiecības.
Pengembangan E-Modul Kontekstual Berbasis Kearifan Lokal untuk Siswa SMA pada Materi Pelajaran Sistem Koloid
Authors: Yusnidar Yusnidar , Epinur Epinur
Published: June 2024

Penyajian materi pembelajaran dengan pendekatan kontekstual berbasis kearifan lokal akan membantu siswa untuk memahami materi pembelajaran dimana pengetahuan akan diperoleh melalui pengalaman danlingkungan sekitarnya. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, dalam penelitian ini akan dikembangkan e-modul kontekstual berbasis kearifan lokalmateri pembelajaran koloid untuk siswa SMA.Penelitian ini termasuk kedalam penelitian pengembangan dengan menggunakan model pengembangan 4D.Instrumen yang digunakan berupa lembar penilaian ahli isi dan ahli mediaserta penilaian guru kimia yang bertugas di kabupaten Muaro Bungo untuk mengetahui kelayakan e-modul, lembar observasi kelompok kecil dan besar digunakan untuk mengetahui tingkat kepraktisan serta lembar tes untuk mengetahui efisiensi e-modul. Populasi penelitian yaitu siswa SMA kelas XI di kabupaten Muaro Bungo. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa e-modul yang dikembangkan layak secara teoritis untuk digunakan berdasarkan penilaian ahli isi, ahli media dan penilaian guru serta praktis dan efektif meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa SMA berdasarkan uji coba kelompok kecil dan besar.
Sentimen Analisis Mengenai Polusi Udara Menggunakan Algoritma Support Vector Machine dan Random Forest
Authors: Hakim Lukman , Dalimunthe Muhammad Variansjah , Danuputri Chyquitha , Widyaningrum Destriana
Published: June 2024

Air pollution is the contamination of indoor or outdoor environments with chemical, physical, or biological substances that change the natural properties of the atmosphere. Domestic incinerators, cars, motorbikes, combustion products from factory processing, waste burning, and forest fires are common sources of air pollution. In Indonesia, there is no doubt that air pollution occurs because of the many forest fires in Indonesia. As a result of this case, many people's opinions differ. Various sentiments occur in cyberspace, one of which is Twitter. Twitter is the social media that accommodates the most various kinds of positive, negative and neutral opinions. Therefore, researchers want to solve the problem by implementing the SVM and Random Forest algorithms. The dataset was obtained from scrapping results using tweet harvest. The data obtained was 5545 tweets. By dividing the dataset model by 80% and 20%, the results showed that the accuracy of the SVM algorithm was better than the Random Forest algorithm. The accuracy of the SVM algorithm is 83% while the Random Forest algorithm is 81%.
Pembangunan Aplikasi Money Tracker untuk Meningkatkan Literasi Keuangan dan Pengelolaan Keuangan Pribadi
Authors: Saputra Achmad Dani , Oktavia Ananda Hawa , Putra Davi Pramudya , Wijaya Rahmadi , Hikmawati Erna
Published: June 2024

Literasi keuangan adalah kemampuan mengenai keuangan, baik dalam pengelolaan keuangan pribadi hingga perencanaan yang bijak tentang keuangan di masa depan. Di kalangan masyarakat sendiri, tingkat literasi keuangan masih terbilang cukup rendah, di mana itu memengaruhi bagaimana cara masyarakat mengelola keuangan pribadi dengan cara yang tidak efektif dan efisien. Demi memberikan solusi atas permasalahan tersebut, Money Tracker diciptakan untuk mempermudah masyarakat mengelola keuangan pribadi yang juga akan mampu meningkatkan kemampuan literasi keuangan masyarakat. Metodologi pengembangan aplikasi yang digunakan adalah dengan menggunakan model air terjun, pendekatan secara sistematik serta sekuensial dalam pengembangan perangkat lunak berbasis web. Money Tracker dibangun dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP, HTML, dan CSS pada perangkat lunak Visual Studio Code. Hasil dari penelitian yang dilakukan adalah aplikasi web Money Tracker sebagai media untuk mendukung masyarakat dalam mengelola keuangan dan meningkatkan literasi keuangan dengan fitur utamanya yaitu input data keuangan dan rekam jejak keuangan. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian, aplikasi web Money Tracker membantu masyarakat mengelola keuangan dengan cara yang efektif dan efisien, meningkatkan literasi keuangan masyarakat, serta membantu masyarakat untuk mengambil keputusan yang tepat terkait keuangan pribadi mereka
Packet reception algorithm for redundant data links in transport drones
Authors: Lim Sung-Ho , Lee Jong-Hun , Seong Kilyoung , Kim Jae-Kyung
Published: June 2024

In a drone system with dual data links, this paper presents a redundant
data processing algorithm that can minimize flight control instability
without increasing the weight and price of the aircraft by software
processing of duplicate received messages.