bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PREDICTIVE VALIDITY OF STUDENT AND SCHOOL VARIABLES: A MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS ON DIVERSE STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT
Authors: Apata Olukayode E. , Raeisi-Vanani Amin , Nasri Mehdi , Ayo Samson , Obot Patrick Friday
Published: January 2024

This study explored the relationship between race and math achievement, considering gender and the moderating effect of socioeconomic status (SES) in a diverse high school student sample (n=200) from the National Education Longitudinal Studies (NELS) program. Surprisingly, after controlling for gender, Hispanic students outperformed the reference group (White) in math scores, challenging previous assumptions. However, no significant differences were found for Asian and African American students. Contrary to existing literature, SES did not moderate the race-math achievement link. Similarly, when controlling gender, race, and SES, school type did not significantly affect math achievement. Among predictor variables, program type emerged as the most influential, highlighting the importance of educational programs in boosting math skills. Gender and school type had limited predictive power in determining math performance. In summary, this study exposes race-related math achievement disparities in diverse student populations and highlights the limited role of SES and school type in moderating these gaps. These findings provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers striving to address math achievement disparities and emphasize the necessity for further research into this intricate interplay of factors.
The Role of Mothers in Building Children's Character According to an Islamic Perspective
Authors: Robi'ah Siti , Hidayat Nur
Published: January 2024

The main key in providing direction in teaching moral learning to children, then positive and negative morals are praiseworthy, good ethics depend on the mother when providing positive moral character education, building children to become children with beautiful personality qualities. This study aims to describe how mothers educate children according to an Islamic perspective. And how do mothers make children's attitudes or characters? And how do mothers apply characteristic education according to Islam to children? The type of research is library research, in which data is collected from library materials. The study was carried out on secondary data collection with concrete steps as follows; The author reads reviews of books, journals, articles, websites or the internet, and so on. Mothers have an important role in educating children, especially in the creed of knowledge, the most important thing introduced to children is tawhid, which is the child's effort to understand and believe in the existence of God.
Re-evaluating the Alignment of Omnivorous Choice and Animal Farming with Sustainable Development: Insights from Care Ethics
Authors: Mukherjee Upamita , Venkataraman Prabhu
Published: January 2024

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Care ethics plays a significant role in the philosophical investigation of sustainable development. This paper is an attempt to comprehend the intricate relationship between care ethics and omnivorism, particularly in the context of economic sustainability, animal farming, and holistic well-being. Care ethics emphasizes empathy, relationships, and responsibility, basically applied to human interactions with other humans, animals, and the environment. Omnivorism denotes the consumption of both animal-based foods and plants. Inspecting all these concepts through the lens of economic sustainability involves considering the impact of consumption choices on agriculture, resources, and environmental costs. Self-care sustainability involves assessing personal choices regarding health, well-being, and the broader ecological system. By examining omnivorism and care ethics in the context of these two sustainability dimensions, this paper finally proposes to provide insights into the complex interplay between moral values, consumption habits, and the long-term well-being of individuals and the planet.
Spatial and Temporal Distribution of the Impact of Socio-economic Factors on Water Pollution
Authors: Chen Bizhen , Xie Shanshan , Sun Dehong
Published: January 2024

Access to safe water and ensuring residents’ health are the main components of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Water pollution has a significant impact on residents’ health, and there are many factors that exacerbate water pollution. In this study, we applied the geographically and temporally weighted regression (GTWR) model to analyze the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of factors affecting water pollution in China from 2005 to 2021. Hence, this article takes the chemical oxygen demand emissions (CODE) as the dependent variable, and the independent variables are ending permanent population (EPP), urbanization rate (UR), comprehensive production capacity of water supply (CPCOWS), per capita GDP (PCGDP), industrial water consumption proportion (IWCP), and per capita water consumption (PCWC). The conclusions are as follows: (1) The temporal evolution of CODE in different regions is highly consistent, with the order of water pollution severity being central, northeast, eastern, and western. (2) The effects of different factors on water pollution have obvious spatial and temporal heterogeneity. Overall, EPP, UR, CPCOWS, and PCWC have positive effects on water pollution, and PCGDP and IWCP have negative effects. (3) The direction of EPP and PCGDP impacts on CODE remains consistent across regions. UR impacts are primarily in the northeast, CPCOWS impacts are primarily in the eastern, central, and northeast, IWCP impacts are primarily in the central and western, and PCWC impacts are primarily in the eastern and central. Ultimately, some practical and feasible policy recommendations were proposed for different regions.
Evaluation of Perceived Environmental Risks of Residents' Life under the Perspective of Environmental Public Opinion
Authors: Ye Fengjiao , Wang Xueru , Lin Jun
Published: January 2024

Population health, social development and the environment are important elements of sustainable development. This article uses the China People's Daily message board to collect environmental public opinion data, visualizes the public opinion hotspots of environmental based on word frequency statistics, and applies the Latent Dirichlet Allocations (LDA) topic model to analyze the spatial distribution of environmental risk perception dimensions. The conclusions are as follows: (1) in terms of the hotspots of environmental public opinion, the most frequent occurrences are the living environment, interest demands and noise pollution. (2) There is heterogeneity in the topic of environmental risk perception. The perception of pollution source types has the highest weight in environmental risk perception in the eastern, central, and western regions. Specifically, the types of pollution sources in the eastern that receive the most attention are garbage and noise pollution. In addition to paying attention to noise pollution, the central and western also have a higher perceived weight on the polluters. Residents in northeast are most concerned about changes in residents' health and living environment quality. (3) From the perspective of environmental risk perception, health perception has the highest proportion in northeast, followed by the eastern, and finally the central and western. Proportion of perception of interest demands is highest in the central region, perception of residential environment quality is highest in the northeast region, perception of pollution source types is highest in the eastern, central, and western regions, and lowest in the northeast region. Finally, some practical and feasible policy recommendations were proposed for different regions.
Digital Transformation in the Context of Sustainable Development of European Countries
Authors: Kolupaieva Irina , Sheiko Iryna , Polozova Tetiana
Published: January 2024

The country’s sustainable development is focused on improving the quality of life at the global level, ensuring equal access to education and public goods, and caring for the environment and biodiversity, as well as responsible consumption and production. Digital technologies are among the main drivers of sustainable development. It is very important to develop government strategy and choose correct measures aimed at ensuring sustainable development of the countries in terms of the digitalization processes. The purpose of the research is to investigate the nature of the correlation between indicators of digital development and sustainable development of the European countries, as well as to identify policy directions and measures regarding their digital and sustainable progress. Methods of the research are principal component analysis, geometric aggregation, and cluster analysis. The positive correlation within the digital and sustainable development is observed. Most indicators of digital and sustainable development positively correlate with each other. Based on PCA, it was found that indicators of sustainable development have a stronger intercorrelation than those of digital development. Based on the construction of integral indicators of digital and sustainable development, a cluster analysis was conducted. The main digital tools that contribute to the achievement of each of the 17 goals of sustainable development were determined. The results of the analysis provide a suitable basis for comparing the digital and sustainable development of individual countries and offer opportunities to identify tools and strategy directions for policymakers.
Analysis of the Decisive Factors of Government Attracting Tourists in Public Management from the Perspective of Environmental Protection
Authors: Guo Zhicheng , Li Yan
Published: January 2024

Tourism is a critical sustainable social and economic activity that can empower local communities. The current study strived to explore decisive factors that might be used it promotes environmental protection. Governments worldwide might employ to improve conservation and the tourism sector. There is a need to sponsor more publications on tourism and the environment that provide rigor, insight, and significance. There is also a need to address critical impacts, including greenhouse gases for airlines, liquid wastes for cruise ships, water and energy conservation for urban hotels, vegetation clearance, and wildlife displacement for rural resorts, and a range of direct and indirect local impacts on plants and animals for nature-based and adventure tourism in parks and wilderness areas. Governments need to work on economic models that address; currency exchange rates; airfares and taxes; land tenure and wildlife ownership laws; transport infrastructure; police, quarantine, and border security; investment law; public protected-area systems; and a variety of social pressures and fashions. The most effective means to improve environmental management in tourism is through laws and regulations for development planning, pollution control, and protected areas. In developed nations, tourism threatens conservation as property developers push to build private facilities inside public protected areas. In developing nations, tourism is a tool to fund conservation in public parks and private or communal lands. Visitors to the public, and protected areas contribute political and financial capital to park agencies. A few private tourism operators have converted areas of private and communal land to conservation.
Attitudes Towards Environmental Protection in International Comparative Research
Authors: Rydzewski Pawel
Published: January 2024

Protection of the natural environment is one of the key areas of sustainable development strategy. However, even the best strategy needs support from society. Drawing upon the data from the International Social Survey Program - Environment 2019-2023, we analysed environmental attitudes among residents of 44 countries. 45.7% of respondents declare their concern about issues related to the natural environment. Over half (55.6%) believe in making personal sacrifices, such as incurring additional costs or spending more time, to benefit the environment. 39.7% declare that they avoid purchasing certain products for environmental reasons (always and often). Approx. 19% of respondents have signed an environmental petition and approx 15% have given money for the environmental purpose in the last 5 years. Most respondents (over 40%,) believe that educating people about the benefits of environmental protection is the most effective way to encourage individuals and families to adopt environmentally responsible behaviours. Fewer respondents (35%) believe that this can be done through the tax system or by imposing fines on those who damage the environment (approx. 23%). The ISSP does not explicitly address global challenges of the last years, i.e. the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.. However, by comparing people’s recent attitudes with those in the past, we can see the impact of the pandemic and war on environmental
The Influence of the World Grain Market on Prevalence of Mankind’s Undernourishment in the Times of War on the Ukraine
Authors: Kozlovskyi Serhii , Yousuf Allam , Butenko Vira , Kulinich Tetiana , Bohdaniuk Olena , Nikolenko Liudmyla , Lavrov Ruslan
Published: January 2024

The world cereal production and supply as well as their trade, stock and losses are important indicators of the world market of cereals. They play a huge role in ensuring food security. The aim of this research is to identify the relation of the indicators of the world grain crops market (production, supply, losses, trade, stocks) and the level of malnutrition Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) among the world's population. Based on data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), a correlation-regression analysis was conducted between indicators of the global grain crops market, in particular: the wheat market, the fodder market of grain crops, the rice market and PoU of the world population for the period 2013/14 – 2020/2021 marketing years. It has been proven that there is a close, statistically reliable relationship between the above mentioned indicators, except for grain stocks and POU. The analysis of the world cereal market showed that among the indicators characterizing its conditions, the indicator trade in grain crops (r = 0.851; D = 0.724; F = 3.968, (F > F t ); z = 1.26; rL = 0.37; rU = 0.97) has the highest level of correlation.  It was found that with an increase in the volume of world cereal trade by 1 million tons, the PoU level will increase by 0.018%. A review of literary sources proves that the problem of ensuring food security, in particular with regard to reducing the level of starvation and malnutrition, cannot be solved only by fighting climate change, overcoming socio-economic and military problems, fighting pandemics, etc. Its solution to a large extent depends on fair, uniform export and import of food products, as evidenced by the calculations. A separate direction for solving the problem of the spread of malnutrition is the elimination of the policy of highly developed countries regarding the application of individual sanctions against countries with high PoU values, in particular, the Central African Republic, Madagascar, Haiti, Afghanistan, Chad, Congo, Lesotho, Liberia, Mozambique, etc.
Environmental Sustainability in Developing Countries: Does Democracy Matter?
Authors: Ursavaş Neslihan , Apaydın Şükrü
Published: January 2024

One of the sustainable development goals is to reduce environmental degradation and promote a sustainable environment. One of the significant factors in promoting a sustainable environment is the level of democracy in a country. This study investigates the impact of democracy on the ecological footprint (EF) per capita in 68 developing countries from 1990 to 2018. To do so, we use the Feasible Generalized Least Squares (FGLS) and Panel Corrected Standard Errors (PCSE) estimators. The empirical findings show that there is a positive relationship between democracy and EF. In other words, an increase in democracy increases environmental degradation in developing countries. Besides, the findings also show that while an increase in GDP per capita increases EF, an increase in renewable energy consumption reduces EF. Overall, our findings show that democracy matters for environmental sustainability in developing countries. Therefore, governments and policymakers should consider democracy to formulate environmental policies.
Evaluation and Deconstruction of the Impact of Digital Finance on the Synergy of Enterprise Economic Development and Ecological Environment
Authors: Zhang Shining
Published: January 2024

The impact of digital finance on enterprise economic development and ecological environment has been widely debated and researched. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate and deconstruct the relationship between digital finance and the synergy of enterprise economic development and ecological environment. The paper examines the benefits and drawbacks of digital finance and its influence on the economy, as well as its impact on the ecological environment. Through a comprehensive literature review and empirical analysis, the study investigates the mechanisms through which digital finance affects the synergy of enterprise economic development and ecological environment, and evaluates the effectiveness of current measures and policies to address these impacts. The results of this study provide valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners on how to achieve a balance between digital finance and sustainable development. By deconstructing the relationship between digital finance and the synergy of enterprise economic development and ecological environment, this paper aims to contribute to the development of sustainable finance models and to foster a deeper understanding of the role of digital finance in shaping a sustainable future.
Construction of China’s Carbon Financial Accounting System from the Perspective of Sustainable Development
Authors: Li Shuwen
Published: January 2024

Carbon Financial Accounting System highlights the importance of carbon finance and carbon accounting in China's efforts towards sustainable development and reducing its carbon footprint. The article discusses the need to manage and trade carbon assets, develop a comprehensive carbon financing system, and account for and report carbon activities. It proposes constructing a carbon accounting framework that includes all key sources of carbon emissions and carbon sequestration capacity. The article emphasizes the need to integrate carbon accounting into a company's operations and establish a comprehensive carbon finance ecosystem as a critical component of national strategic development. To achieve this, the Chinese government must promote CDM initiatives and relevant policies, enhance support to intermediary institutions, centralize the management of CDM projects, and strengthen carbon financing regulations. The article suggests establishing carbon trading and pricing mechanisms and improving the carbon trading system to create an effective carbon finance regulatory structure. Additionally, a carbon accounting system is required for financial and accounting oversight to support green and low-carbon growth, hence strengthening carbon accounting and reporting regulations of companies. The incorporation of carbon exchange, carbon funds, and carbon sinks banks are also essential in enhancing the financial accounting system.
Online-platforms in the practice of corporate training
Authors: Nikiforova O. A.
Published: January 2024

The article presents a review of the existing in the literature approaches of theorists and practitioners to the use of online platforms for employee training. The authors analyzed a large number of relevant articles and studies on the experience of corporate online training. The positive and negative sides of online educational platforms are highlighted. The following can be attributed to the advantages of using the latter based on the experience of companies: automation of routine teaching processes, increased level of freedom of learners (autonomy in choosing the time and place of training), unlimited access to content, a wide range of services, courses, the choice of which is made depending on the size of the company and the task of training, minimization of personal contacts (in case of pandemic). In addition, the authors also focused on the negative aspects of platform learning. Among them are the lack of personal communication, difficulties in getting feedback from the tutor, theoretical and practical development of age specific application of digital materials, time costs for development, material resources for implementation, administration, course development.
CPRF managerial vertical in St. Petersburg and Leningrad region: Peculiarities of member reproduction
Authors: Rebrov S. A.
Published: January 2024

The article considers the structure of the management vertical within the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) on the example of two regions of Russia: the city of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region. The results of a qualitative study of the party elite and deputy corps of the CPRF in the two regions combined are presented, in the course of which the sources of recruitment of the analyzed political elite are revealed in detail. Through the use of the structural-biographical method, the author identified the key sources of reproduction within the regional political elite through a detailed study of a wide range of data from official websites, biographical portals, mass media materials, etc. The study concludes that the basis of the CPRF’s managerial vertical in both regions is an alliance bet ween party officials (of various types) and businessmen. It is argued that despite the process of constant renewal of members of the top party leadership and representatives of the deputy corps in both regions, the political elite is generally stable. At the same time, the author concludes that the share of the managerial vertical, which refers to the descendants of business, as a rule, is more interested in obtaining exactly parliamentary mandates in order to be able to influence the content of legislative acts in the analyzed regions.
Penggunaan ekstrak Bawang Tiwai (Eleutherine americana Merr) sebagai penghambat ketengikan minyak goreng curah
Authors: Amalia Futri , Saragih Bernatal , Yuliani Yuliani
Published: January 2024

Bawang Tiwai (Eleutherine americana Merr) merupakan tanaman khas Kalimantan. Senyawa bioaktif dan antioksidan. Senyawa-senyawa tersebut memiliki kemampuan antioksidan yang dapat menghambat dan mereduksi radikal bebas. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap non faktorial (penambahan ekstrak bawang tiwai, EBT) dengan 4 taraf perlakuan (0, 15, 30 dan 40 g per 250 mL minyak) dengan 3 kali pengulangan. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan sidik ragam dilanjutkan dengan uji Tukey. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penambahan ekstrak bawang tiwai berpengaruh nyata (p<0,05) terhadap titik asap dan bilangan peroksida minyak goreng curah, tetapi berpengaruh tidak nyata (p>0,05) terhadap indeks biasnya. Penambahan EBT sebesar 30-45 g per 250 mL menaikkan titik asap minyak goreng curah hingga 155oC, sebaliknya menurunkan bilangan peroksidanya. Penambahan EBT hingga 30 g dapat mempertahankan mutu minyak goreng berdasarkan standar bilangan peroksidanya. Penambahan ekstrak bawang tiwai sebesar 15 g dan 30 g dapat mempertahankan bilangan peroksida sesuai SNI 3741:2013, yaitu maksimal 10 Mek O2/kg. Penambahan EBT pada minyak goreng curah mampu mempertahankan minyak goreng dari kerusakan walaupun telah beberapa kali digunakan pada proses penggorengan.
Komparasi metode presto dan perendaman dalam larutan asam klorida serta kombinasinya dengan papain sebagai pretreatment produksi gelatin kulit sapi
Authors: Yuliani Yuliani , Putra Sepfian Fadilla Setya , Emmawati Aswita
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk membandingkan pengaruh metode pretreatment produksi gelatin, yaitu metode presto dan metode perendaman dalam larutan HCl serta kombinasi keduanya dengan perendaman dalam larutan enzim papain terhadap rendemen dan karakteristik fisika-kimia gelatin kulit sapi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian faktor tunggal (metode pretreatment) yang disusun dalam RALdengan 6 taraf perlakuan, yaitu presto (10 dan 20 menit) dilanjutkan dengan perendaman dalam air atau larutan papain 3%, masing-masing selama 3 jam, proses perendaman dalam larutan HCl (1 dan 2%) dilanjutkan dengan perendaman dalam larutan papain 3% selama 3 jam. Masing-masing perlakuan diulang sebanyak tiga kali. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pretreatment berpengaruh terhadap rendemen gelatin, tetapi tidak untuk kadar airnya. Kombinasi presto selama 10 menit dan perendaman dalam larutan papain menghasilkan rendemen gelatin tertinggi (19,61%). Presto menghasilkan gelatin dengan viskositas tertinggi. Kadar air gelatin yang dihasilkan dari semua metode kombinasi yang dilakukan memenuhi SNI, yaitu berkisar 5,42-8,31%. Sedangkan kadar abu hanya metode presto dan kombinasi presto-perendaman dalam larutan enzim papain yang memenuhi SNI. Gelatin yang dihasilkan dari semua pretreatment mempunyai kadar protein yang lebih rendah dari gelatin komersial. Warna gelatin yang dihasilkan dari semua metode pretreatment adalah kuning cerah.
Pengaruh penambahan ekstrak daun pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius) terhadap pH dan respons organoleptik nira siwalan (Borassus flabiller) selama penyimpanan
Authors: Mubarak M. Zainun Syauqil , Romdhani Ahmad Mundzir , Mulyadi Mochtar Nova
Published: January 2024

Nira siwalan, dikenal sebagai "la'ang" di kalangan masyarakat Aeng Panas di Kabupaten Sumenep, nira siwalan memiliki rasa unik yang sedikit manis dan asam, serta aroma yang khas. Namun, nira siwalan rentan terhadap kerusakan karena tingginya kandungan gula, yang memungkinkan pertumbuhan mikroba. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan pengolahan lanjutan untuk memperpanjang daya simpan nira siwalan. Salah satu metode alami yang digunakan adalah penggunaan ekstrak daun pandan, yang mengandung senyawa kimia seperti tanin, flavonoid, saponin, alkaloid, dan polifenol. Senyawa-senyawa ini berperan sebagai antimikroba yang dapat menghambat bahkan mematikan pertumbuhan mikroba. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan faktor tunggal (penambahan ekstrak daun pandan, EDP), yaitu 5, 10, 15, 20, dan 25%. Parameter yang diamati adalah pH dan sifat organoleptik (rasa, aroma, dan warna). Pengamatan dilakukan selama 12 jam dengan periode pengamatan setiap dua jam. Data pH dan respons organoleptik nira selama penyimpanan dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penambahan EDP memberikan perbedaan terhadap nilai pH nira siwalan selama periode penyimpanan, tetapi respons sensorisnya relatif sama kecuali untuk atribut warna pada nira dengan penambahan EDP 25%. Konsentrasi ekstrak daun pandan sebesar 25% menunjukkan performa terbaik dalam mempertahankan pH nira siwalan. Kondisi tersebut dapat mempertahankan pH nira dengan nilai 3 setelah 12 jam masa penyimpanan.
Rekayasa alat pengering lada sisten rotary dengan pengontrol suhu untuk perbaikan mutu bubuk lada
Authors: Sirait Jantri , Saragih Bernatal , Rahmadi Anton
Published: January 2024

Rekayasa alat pengering lada sistem rotary (P, L dan T, 86, 59 dan 72 cm) dengan pengontrol suhu untuk perbaikan mutu bubuk Lada Borneo Samboja (LBS) bertujuan untuk meningkatkan produktivitas pengolahan lada dengan mempersingkat waktu proses pengeringan.. Bahan rangka alat besi siku 4x4 cm, tabung alat pengering berbahan stainless steel diameter 70 cm panjang 50 cm dan pengaduk lada AS stainless steel. Menggunakan motor penggerak 1.380 rpm HP, 220/380 V. Sumber panas adalah LPG menggunakan pasir sebagai media transfer panas. Unjuk kerja mesin pengering rotari dicobakan pada suhu 40, 50 dan 60oC, putaran mesin 12,5; 13,0; 13,5 Hz, dan waktu pengeringan 6, 7 dan 8 jam. Kadar air lada kering 13,54% dan kadar piperin bubuk lada 6,6% sesuai dengan mutu bubuk lada hitam SNI 0005:2013 dengan waktu pengeringan 8 jam bekerja pada suhu 60oC dan putaran mesin 13,5 Hz. Asumsi proyeksi mesin pengering lada berproduksi 16 jam/hari, 15 hari kerja/bln, 20 kg/hari input lada basah dan output lada kering 17 kg/hari dengan harga lada/sachet (4 gram) Rp1.000, dan harga lada/kg Rp250.000. Investasi berdasarkan nilai Payback Period (PP) dinyatakan layak karena nilai PP (2 tahun 10 bulan 6 hari) lebih kecil dari umur ekonomis alat (10 tahun). Net Present Value (NPV) pengering lada dinyatakan layak (positif). Profitability Index (PI) pengering lada 7,01 lebih besar dari 1. Internal Rate of Return (IRR) pengering lada 61,08% lebih besar dari bunga pinjaman (14%). Dan nilai Accounting Rate of Return (ARR) pengering lada sebesar 140,85%.
Variasi Abu Terbang dan Abu Sekam Padi Terhadap Kuat Tekan Beton Geopolymer
Authors: Sariman Syahrul , Setiawan Arman , Syahrul Syahlendra , Adum Adum
Published: January 2024

Produksi semen semakin meningkat seiring dengan peningkatan pemakaian beton. Hal ini menimbulkan masalah karena untuk setiap ton semen yang diproduksi, akan menimbulkan lebih dari tigaperempat ton CO2 yang dapat meningkatkan pemanasan global. Oleh sebab itu reduksi penggunaan semen harus dilakukan, salah satunya dengan membuat beton tanpa semen. Tahun 1978, Joseph Davidovits menemukan bahwa cairan alkalin bisa mereaksikan silikon (Si) dan alumunium (Al) dalam abu terbang menghasilkan binder untuk merekatkan agregat membentuk beton Geopolymer. Penelitian ini menggunakan beton konvensional dengan menggunakan semen sebagai beton control. Kemudian dibuat beton geopolymer dengan penggunaan  agregat yang sama, dengan  activator (NaOH: Na2SiO3 dengan perbandingan 2:5), membuat campuran dengan menggunakan prekursor -Abu terbang dan Abu sekam padi dengan perbandingan 100%:0%(BG0), 90%:10%(BG1), 80%:20%(BG2) dan 70%:30%(BG3). Selanjutnya dibuat perbandingan Aktivator dan Prekursor 4 : 3. Hasil pengujian kuat tekan pada umur 7 dan 28 hari  menunjukkan bahwa kuat tekan beton normal lebih rendah dibanding BG0 dan tidak berbeda signifikan dengan BG1. Sedangkan ratio hasil tekan 7 dan 28 hari bersesuaian dengan ratio kuat tekan 7 dan 28 hari PBI”71 yakni 0.6. Selanjutnya setiap  penambahan Abu Sekam Padi 10 % untuk menggantikan abu terbang akan menurunkan kuat tekan sebesar 2 - 3 MPa.
Cement production is increasing along with the increase in concrete use. This creates a problem because every ton of cement produced will emit more than three-quarters of a ton of CO2 which can increase global warming. Therefore, cement use must be reduced, one of which is by making cement-free concrete. In 1978, Joseph Davidovits discovered that alkaline liquid could react with silicon (Si) and aluminum (Al) in fly ash to produce a binder to bond aggregates to form Geopolymer concrete. This research uses conventional concrete using cement as control concrete. Then geopolymer concrete is made using the same aggregate, with an activator (NaOH: Na2SiO3 with a ratio of 2:5), making a mixture using precursors -fly ash and rice husk ash with a ratio of 100%:0%(BG0), 90%:10 %(BG1), 80%:20%(BG2) and 70%:30%(BG3). Next, a 4:3 comparison of Activator and Precursor was made. The results of compressive strength testing at 7 and 28 days showed that the compressive strength of normal concrete was lower than BG0 and not significantly different from BG1. Meanwhile, the compressive yield ratio of 7 and 28 days corresponds to the compressive strength ratio of 7 and 28 days PBI"71, namely 0.6. Furthermore, each addition of 10% Rice Husk Ash to replace fly ash will reduce the pressure by 2 – 3  MPa..
CHRONOTHERAPY OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH ONCE DAILY SUSTAINED RELEASE THEOPHYLLINE VS THRICE DAILY STANDARD THEOPHYLLINE PREPARATION – AN OPEN LABEL STUDY.
Authors: Malathi M. , Prabhakaran R. , Nambi Arivudai , Babu Bharathi
Published: January 2024

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term, progressive respiratory condition
characterized by airow limitation in the lungs. There is a circadian variation in FEV1 in stable COPD
peaking at 4:00 pm and dipping at around 4:00 am In patients who experience morning symptoms, the most common morning
symptoms were coughing, shortness of breath, and sputum production. Research has indicated that patients who experience
morning symptoms are at higher risk for exacerbations and are more likely to use their rescue inhaler. The diurnal variation in
symptom severity has been observed during COPD exacerbations, with elevated risk for intubation during early morning hours
in the emergency departmentConcentration related side effects dictate that serum concentration of Theophylline has to be
maintained with in a narrow therapeutic range Frequent dosing – Limits its use and compliance Sustained release overcomes
frequent dosing and decrease side effects. Study was planed compare the serum theophylline levels and clinical efcacy of
once daily sustained release theophylline with standard dose on diurnal variation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
To determine, whether patients with COPD who are taking Theophylline thrice daily per day will be safely switched over to once
daily dosage. To conrm whether the therapeutic concentration is maintained Evening dose theophylline is superior to morning
dose in COPD in achieving clinical efcacy. Thrice daily dose does not achieve desired therapeutic level in all patients ,
sustained release had better therapeutic concentration but at same toxicity was more like palpitations compliance was better
in sustained release tablets
CORRELATION OF AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER RBC HISTOGRAMS AND RBC INDICES WITH PERIPHERAL SMEAR IN DIAGNOSIS OF ANEMIA.
Authors: KG Varaprasad , J Subhashree , S Jhansi , Hari Kumar S. Reddi , Venugopal S M
Published: January 2024

Background: Anemia's morphological alterations can be inferred from red blood cell (RBC) indices and
the histogram produced by an automated analyzer. They can be utilized to determine the cause of
anemia in addition to the peripheral smear. Objective: The current study aimed to improve the method for diagnosing anemia
by correlating the typing of anemia based on RBC indices and histograms acquired from an automated analyzer with
peripheral smear testing. 184 anemic patients had blood samples taken, and the blood samples Materials and Method: were
rst typed for anemia using parameters from a haematology analyzer (RBC indices with red cell distribution width), and then
the results of a peripheral blood smear. The signicance of the mean difference in various parameters was determined by
analyzing the connection between the diagnosis made by peripheral smear vs RBC indices and histogram. Based on a Results:
peripheral smear test, the most common type of anemia was microcytic hypochromic (63%) followed by normocytic
normochromic (35.9%) and macrocytic (1.1%). 62%, 37%, 1.1%, and microcytic hypochromic, normocytic normochromic and
macrocytic respectively, were shown by RBC indices analysis. 114 of the 116 (63%) instances of microcytic hypochromic anemia
on smears showed a left shift, and the other two cases displayed a normal curve. Sixty-six cases of normocytic normochromic
anemia showed a normal curve. In two examples of macrocytic anemia, histograms exhibit a shift to the right. Conclusion:
Although RBC and histogram indices provide useful information, peripheral smear testing is still the most crucial diagnostic
method for haematological diseases.
MODIFIED BUCK GRAMCKO DORSAL ROTATION ADVANCEMENT FLAP FOR RELEASE OF THE THUMB INDEX SYNDACTYLY
Authors: S Jhansi , Gadi Chaitanya , Dussa Tejaswi , SM Venugopal , KG Varaprasad
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study is to present our experience with and to evaluate the versatility and reliability of the
modied Buck Gramcko dorsal rotational advancement ap for release of the thumb index nger
syndactyly.6 patients(4 males and 2 females) in the age group of 18 months -16 yrs were operated. The follow up period ranged
8-16 months postoperatively. This modication of Buck Gramcko ap provides a long wide ap which releases the thumb index
web space with suture lines far beyond the web. It maintains the width of the thumb web postoperatively. Syndactyly is the most
common congenital hand difference with both aesthetic and functional importance. It can be seen as isolated deformity as well
as a part of syndromes or in combination with other malformations. In Thumb-index nger syndactyly the problem of the rst
web is not only to deepen the web but, also, to widen it, in order to restore normal position, appearance and function of the
thumb. The dorsal rotational advancement ap described by Buck- Gramcko (1998)1 achieves good widening of the rst web
without the need for skin grafting of the donor area. This paper describes a modication of the Buck Gramcko ap, with the
advantage of being longer and wider. This achieves better release of the rst web, without grafting of the donor site.
CALCINOSIS CUTIS- A RARE CASE DIAGNOSED ON ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY WITH RADIOLOGICAL CORRELATION.
Authors: Shaikh Roshan , M Gavit Madhukar , Magare Khushvant
Published: January 2024

Calcinosis cutis is an uncommon condition characterized by the deposit of calcium salts in the
subcutaneous tissues of the body. Calcications can also occur in a variety of other clinical settings and
can be subjected to ne-needle aspiration (FNA). Since cutaneous calcic deposits may clinically mimic a tumor, it is feasible to
diagnose them by FNA cytology (FNAC). We reported a case of calcinosis cutis that was diagnosed by ne needle aspiration
cytology (FNAC) with radiological ndings correlations in a 2-year-old male who presented with a single solitary subcutaneous
nodule in the left axilla. Cytological nding of amorphous calcium crystals with histiocytes , on radiology a well dened,
encapsulated, hypoechoic lesion with multiple foci of calcication and the appropriate clinical background led to the
cytodiagnosis of idiopathic calcinosis cutis.
THE IMPACT OF SURROGACY LAW; ENSURING THE FAIRNESS
Authors: Rana Rashmita
Published: January 2024

AFTER years of struggle by activists, the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act,
2021 was enacted last year by Parliament to introduce and regulate the
process of surrogacy. The Act was made effective on January 25 after
the notication in the Ofcial Gazette by the Union Government.
There have been Bills passed in India for regulating surrogacy to allow
those women who cannot conceive even after various fertility
procedures to fulll their dream of motherhood, and at the same time
safeguard the right and integrity of the surrogate mother.
IMPORTANCE OF FOLKLORE AND MAITHILI LITERATURE
Authors: Ranjana Ranjana
Published: January 2024

A land of vastness and diversity, India is replete with a natural treasure of folklore. Based on the traditional language and customs of different
regions, religions, social groups, and tribes, the diverse culture of India ensures a wide but complex range of literature. Folk literature exercises a
powerful inuence over the popular imagination; the villagers often deify the folk heroes. Hence, people create, spread, and retain their folklore in
vernacular languages. Maithili literature, one of the oldest and most vibrant literary traditions in India, has a profound connection with the rich
tapestry of folklore that has been passed down through generations. The Maithili-speaking region, predominantly found in the northern part of
Bihar and some parts of Nepal, is renowned for its cultural diversity and the way it has embraced and incorporated folklore into its literary corpus.
My paper delves into the intricate relationship between folklore and Maithili literature, emphasizing how folklore has been a wellspring of
inspiration and cultural sustenance for Maithili writers.
A CLINICAL INVESTIGATION ON THE SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF A NATURAL SLEEP SUPPLEMENT IN TREATING SLEEP DEPRIVATION IN HEALTHY ADULT HUMAN SUBJECTS: A STUDY ON SLEEP DISORDER MANAGEMENT
Authors: Mishra Manisha , Patel Nayan , Patel Maheshvari
Published: January 2024

Background: Sleep disorders afflict millions globally, affecting overall health. Insomnia, characterized by difficulty
falling or staying asleep, is particularly prevalent. Conventional treatments often pose side effects, prompting
exploration of alternative approaches. This study investigates the safety and effectiveness of a natural sleep supplement
containing Tagar (Valeriana officinalis), a key Ayurvedic herb, in addressing sleep disorders. Duri Methods: ng a 30-day
study period, a cohort of 32 subjects presenting complaints regarding sleep, with a mean age of 39.63±8.37years, were
treated and evaluated. The improvement in sleep quality was evaluated using Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaires
(LSEQ) and 'sleep diaries' that were provided to the subjects to record their sleeping patterns. Additional relevant
endpoints were determined through clinical examinations, blood reports, and hedonic questionnaires for consumer
feedback perception. Ethical approval was obtained prior to the commencement of the study, ensuring compliance with
established research ethics. The statistical analysis of the acquired data was performed using R software (Version: 4.2.2).
Results: A significant improvement in the sleep quality of subjects was observed, wherein 100% of the subjects
reported facilitation in the onset of sleep, along with fewer nocturnal wakeful periods by Day 15. The ease to fall asleep
exhibited a substantial increase of 258.8±76.67% (p-value<0.001), with time period to fall asleep reducing by
237.50±71.84% (p-value<0.001) after 15 days of treatment. Similarly, statistically highly significant improvements with
p-value<0.001, were observed in parameters such as the time taken to awaken, the ease of waking up, a heightened
sense of freshness and alertness, and diminished disruptions in balance and coordination during the morning hours. The
study also identified a sixfold reduction in sleep onset latency, and a 1.3-fold increase in the overall duration of sleep.
Importantly, over the course of the 30-day study period, no adverse effects or instances of treatment habituation were
observed among the study subjects. The natural sleep supplement demonstrated efficacy in enhancing Conclusions:
sleep quality, duration, sleep onset latency, and waking-up, while mitigating symptoms of morning fatigue. Notably, no
habituation of the therapy or adverse events were observed after 30 days of regular administration. The tested treatment,
'Zzowin' tablet can be considered well-tolerated and efficacious in treating people suffering from sleep deprivation.
A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY TO KNOW THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENT'S HEALTH AND STUDY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC”, INDORE DISTRICT, MADHYA PRADESH
Authors: Veena Yesikar , Chhaya Bohare , Biniwale Deepanshu , Kumar Pal Dinesh
Published: January 2024

Introduction-The end of the year 2019 and beginning of 2020 marked the emergence of novel coronavirus in Wuhan city
in China that wreaked havoc globally. Stress, anxiety, depression, were higher among the patients of Covid-19.
Objective: study to assess To investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the physical, mental, and social health of
undergraduate medical students during the pandemic.one of the Districts of MP. Total 259 under graduate medical
students were selected by Systematic random sampling method. An online survey was conducted using an online
survey questionnaire to collect the information.They were administered pre-design questionnaire and correlated with
use of media for assessment of the effect of COVID-19 on undergraduate medical student's health and study by using
SPSS 25.Result-Anxiety, Stress & Depression sleep cycle disturbance loss of concentration and weight gain and loss of
routine exercise was experienced more by under graduate medical students during covid-19 pandemic.ConclusionFindings of our study indicate that The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a unique opportunity to transform the existing
medical education scenario by adapting to newer modes of learning like telehealth and online learning.This approach
allows for a more flexible and affordable way of learning, making education more accessible to students from all
backgrounds.
TENOSYNOVIAL GIANT CELL TUMOR CASE REPORT AND REVIEW
Authors: Aggarwal Nipun , Singh Chahal Jashandeep , Sharma Yogesh
Published: January 2024

Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TSGCT) is a rare benign tumor arising from joint synovia, bursae and tendon sheaths.
Tenosynovial giant cell tumors are a group of generally benign intra-articular and soft tissue tumors with common
histologic features. They can be roughly divided into localized and diffuse types. Localized types include giant cell
tumors of tendon sheath and localized pigmented villonodular synovitis, whereas diffuse types encompass conventional
pigmented villonodular synovitis and diffuse type giant cell tumor. Localized tumors are generally indolent, whereas
diffuse tumors are locally aggressive. Localized forms are most frequent in the hands, and diffuse forms in the knee. MRI
is necessary and sometimes sufficient for diagnosis. Treatment strategy is guided by progression, symptomatology and
location. Optimally complete resection is the principle of first-line treatment Herein, we report a case of localized
tenosynovial giant cell tumor (or localized pigmented villonodular synovitis) with circumferential involvement of flexor
and extensor tendons of 4th digit of right foot.
A REVIEW ON SPINACIA OLARACEA
Authors: Shireesh Kiran R , Bathool Saleha , Geetha K , Sharma G S , Rao T Rama
Published: January 2024

The family Chenopodiaceae includes the annual herb spinach (Spinacia oleracea). Due to its great nutritional content, it
is widely spread and farmed around the world, including Iran, where it is a native of South-West Asia. Minerals like iron,
copper, phosphorus, zinc, and copper are abundant in spinach. ß-carotene, lutein, vitamin B complex (niacin and folic
acid), selenium, ascorbic acid, and Zeaxanthin, phenols (flavonoids, p-coumaric acid), apocynin, and Omega-3 fatty
acids are some of these components. It is a Vegetable that grows quite quickly, is simple to maintain, and can be
distinguished by its color green. as oblong, smooth leaves that might be either smooth or crinkled. Moreover, the entire
plant is medicinally significant and has several therapeutic uses in conventional medicine. 81 spinach landraces were
grown during 2-years according to randomized complete block design with four replications.
HUGE OVARIAN ENDOMETRIOMA IN A POST MENOPAUSAL WOMAN: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Thakur Tapsh , Thakur Naqsh , Sharma Aabha
Published: January 2024

Endometriosis is an estrogen dependent chronic
inflammatory disease defined by presence of endometrial
gland and stroma out of the uterine cavity. The prevalence of
endometriosis ranges from 6% to 10% in women of
reproductive age group and 2% to 5% in postmenopausal
women (1). Endometriosis and ovarian malignancy can have
similar risk factors like nulliparity, late childbearing and
history of infertility, hence either can mimic the other.