bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Microcystis Aeruginosa Needs a Microbiome in Order to Utilize Phosphorus from Organo-Phosphates
Authors:   Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and The Environmental Sciences Program, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, L Breeden Kelley , Louda J William ,   Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and The Environmental Sciences Program, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Published: March 2024

Microcystis aeruginosa is a toxin producing cyanobacterium responsible for dangerous Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Lake Okeechobee Florida as well as worldwide. We investigated the potential utilization of organophosphates, as Dissolved Organophosphates (DOP), by this species to expand the knowledge of and eventually controls on nutrient sources and pollution. Axenic M. aeruginosa (PCC7806), which grew well on standard BG-11 media containing potassium dibasic hydrogen phosphate (K2PO4), was found to be unable to utilize certain organo-phosphates (D-Glucose-6-Phosphate {DG6P}, B-Glycerol-Phosphate {BGP}, Phytic Acid {PhA}). Non-axenic M. aeruginosa (UTEX LB2385) grew well on both standard BG-11 and BG-11 media in which the normal inorganic phosphate was substituted with DG6P or BGP but not with PhA. Heterotrophic bacteria in the non-axenic culture likely cleaved ortho-phosphate from the organophosphates while utilizing the organic portion as ‘food’. The addition of alkaline bovine phosphatase to the axenic cultures did not facilitate utilization of organophosphates. Letting the axenic cultures enter the lysis (death) phase did not allow activation of intrinsic phosphatase enzymes as added orgo-phosphates did not reactivate growth. Co-culturing M. aeruginosa with Anabaena flos-aquae, known to utilize phosphatase enzymes, did not provide phosphorus for M. aeruginosa. Collectively, these results reconfirm the concept of a synergistic microbiome (phycosphere, ‘interactome’) being required for the utilization of organophosphates as a phosphorus source by Microcystis aeruginosa.
On Land Use and Biodiversity Resilience: Hydrology, Temperature Regulation and the Fractal Nature of the Woodland-Grassland Interface
Authors:   Biological Publishing A & O, The Netherlands, Allaerts W
Published: March 2024

The coverage of land territorial areas with either natural forests and grasslands, or instead with cultured farmland or urbanized areas, plays a primary role in climate regulation of the planet. The contribution of forest hydrology and local temperature regulation to global climate change, however, is not simply an area surface-dependent measure, like some global surveys suggest. There is also an important vertical component to it, affecting the atmospheric conditions and turning the land coverage into a volumetric, beneficial effect on the climate. Wood fires, on the contrary, constitute an additional climate threat. Historically, a certain health risk resulting from monotonous wood coverage has been foretold almost two centuries ago, without an exact knowledge of how these man-made plantations would impact the future climate. A case study based on comparing the Alpujarra and Low Country forests is included to indicate the different approaches followed in divergent cultures. In this paper, moreover, the notion of Woodland-Grassland Interface is introduced as a fractal model system. It not only describes the fractal geometry of the border, but also indicates the complex ecological interactions that constitute the biodiversity of an ecosystem. The same approach may be fruitful for modeling coral reefs and mangrove forests, all displaying some form of fractal network system. The appreciation of a border interface in all of these ecosystems is found crucial, both for mitigating climate adaptation and for improving biodiversity resilience.
Speciation of Iodide and Iodate Anions in Geochemical Environments: A Theory Driven Experimental Study
Authors:   Theoretical Chemistry Section, Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India, Sundararajan Mahesh , Ramkumar Jayshree ,   HomiBhabha National Institute, India, Rasu Arulkumar ,   Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Laboratory, School of Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, India, Venuvanalingam Ponnambalam ,   Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Laboratory, School of Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, India
Published: March 2024

Speciation of heavy metal ions in geochemical environment is utmost importance due to its environmental relevance. Iodine exists as iodide and iodate anions and are heavier anions, and they can be more labile in the absence of humic environments. This study particularly focusses on iodine speciation in Humic Acid (HA) environments. First, we have carried out extensive quantum chemical calculations to understand the structure-function relationship of iodide and iodate binding in humic acids. We predict that iodide anion binds through hydrogen bonding and are thus weak in acidic conditions. Iodate anion binds at the macrocyclic pocket of the humic acid, and is somewhat pH independent. Computed structure of the complex and binding energies explain the binding affinities of iodide and iodate with HA and quantum theory of atoms and molecules QTAIM analysis reveal the nature of forces involved in each case. To justify our computational claim, sorption experimental studies are carried out on the uptake of iodine species with humic acid. The studies are quite encouraging and there is a close agreement between the theoretical and experimental results.
Symptomology of Major Fungal Diseases on Olive and Its Management
Authors:   Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University Moulay Ismail, Morocco, E Rahal , K Kahkahi ,   Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University Moulay Ismail, Morocco, Moustaine Meryama ,   Laboratory of Botany and Plant Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco, Zouhair Rachid ,   Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University Moulay Ismail, Morocco
Published: March 2024

The olive tree count among the most important oil-producing crops throughout the Mediterranean region. It has nutritional, social, economic, phytotherapeutic and ecological importance. All of the olive tree diseases cause considerable drops in yield and represent a permanent threat to olive growing in the world. The main fungal diseases of the olive are: Verticillium wilts, Root rot fungi, Sooty mold, Peacock spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot of olives and Dalmaticosis of the olive. In this article we have cited for each disease the main symptoms and their means of control.
PrEP Implementation for Key Populations in Malaysia
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences, HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, MA Ahmad
Published: March 2024

Malaysia being a multi-ethnic nation and predominantly Muslim, faces a complex HIV/AIDS situation with a particular emphasis on key populations due to stigma on both the disease and social-cultural factors [1]. To mitigate the further spread of HIV, PrEP has emerged as a promising preventive measure worldwide. However, it poses various challenges on usage and implementation in this country. Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) individuals face significant barriers to accessing healthcare services including PrEP [2]. On the other hand, MSM and transgender individuals' knowledge and awareness of PrEP were found to be limited [2-4]. All of this painted the ongoing challenges of managing and reducing the elevated risk of HIV transmission among the key populations.
Subluxation of the Crystalline Lens in Marfan Syndrome
Authors:   Ophthalmology B, Ibn-Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, H Tazi , H Hnich ,   Ophthalmology B, Ibn-Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, K Naya ,   Ophthalmology B, Ibn-Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, L Serghini ,   Ophthalmology B, Ibn-Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, A Elhassan ,   Ophthalmology B, Ibn-Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, B Amina ,   Ophthalmology B, Ibn-Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco
Published: March 2024

A 17-year-old patient with Marfan syndrome consulted in the emergency department for sudden onset of bilateral ocular pain, with no history of previous trauma, associated with severe headaches and vomiting [1]. His uncorrected visual acuity was reduced to “counting fingers” in the right eye, slit Lampe examination of the same eye showed major anterior dislocation (Figure 1) of a clear crystalline lens, with visible stretched zonules seen temporally.
Full-Thickness Macular Hole Following Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
Authors:   Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, SP2 8BJ, UK, Kurc Miguel , Mathew Christina Ann ,   Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, SP2 8BJ, UK, Arora Rashi ,   Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, SP2 8BJ, UK
Published: March 2024

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide and is predicted to affect nearly 80 million people globally by the end of the decade [1]. Characterized by progressive optic nerve damage and visual field loss, the cornerstone of glaucoma treatment involves reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) by means of topical therapy, lasers or surgery in a bid to slow or prevent further progression of optic nerve damage and visual loss [1].
A 60 years old female patient with no medical history presented to our consultation for low visual acuity in the left eye since childhood, the best corrected visual acuity was 1/10 in the left eye and 8/10 in the right eye using monoyer chart, slit lamp examination showed mild cortical cataract in the right eye, and an anterior polar pyramidal cataract in the left eye (Figure 1) with no associated abnormalities in both eyes.
Authors:   Department of Ophtalmology B, Hospital of Specialties, Rabat, Morocco, H Hnich , K Mrad ,   Department of Ophtalmology B, Hospital of Specialties, Rabat, Morocco, L Serghini ,   Department of Ophtalmology B, Hospital of Specialties, Rabat, Morocco, Z Hajji ,   Department of Ophtalmology B, Hospital of Specialties, Rabat, Morocco, E Abdellah ,   Department of Ophtalmology B, Hospital of Specialties, Rabat, Morocco, A Berraho ,   Department of Ophtalmology B, Hospital of Specialties, Rabat, Morocco
Published: March 2024

A 60 years old female patient with no medical history presented to our consultation for low visual acuity in the left eye since childhood, the best corrected visual acuity was 1/10 in the left eye and 8/10 in the right eye using monoyer chart, slit lamp examination showed mild cortical cataract in the right eye, and an anterior polar pyramidal cataract in the left eye (Figure 1) with no associated abnormalities in both eyes.
Craniopharyngioma Revealed by Strabismus in a Child: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology Hospital of Specialties, University of Rabat, Morocco, M Elakhdari , Y Akanour ,   Department of Ophthalmology Hospital of Specialties, University of Rabat, Morocco, C Bardi ,   Department of Ophthalmology Hospital of Specialties, University of Rabat, Morocco, K Mrad ,   Department of Ophthalmology Hospital of Specialties, University of Rabat, Morocco, S Hassina ,   Department of Ophthalmology Hospital of Specialties, University of Rabat, Morocco, K Elmajdoubi Idrissi ,   Department of Ophthalmology Hospital of Specialties, University of Rabat, Morocco, L Serguini ,   Department of Ophthalmology Hospital of Specialties, University of Rabat, Morocco, A Berraho ,   Department of Ophthalmology Hospital of Specialties, University of Rabat, Morocco
Published: March 2024

Craniopharyngiom as are rare epithelial tumors, arising from the pituitary gland or pituitary gland and developing in the sellar and supra sellar region. Their diagnosis is often late and is based on the triad of neurological, ophthalmological and endocrine signs. Their treatment is multidisciplinary and includes surgical and hormonal treatment. Their prognosis depends on the precocity of the diagnosis, the location and the size of the tumor.
Risk Factor of Cataract Formation after Penetrating Keratoplasty
Authors:   Department of Ophtalmology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco, Khalil Mrad , Louay Serghini ,   Department of Ophtalmology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco, El Hassan Abdallah ,   Department of Ophtalmology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco, Amina Berraho ,   Department of Ophtalmology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Post-corneal graft cataract is a not negligible complication. Its occurrence rate varies from 0.4% (2) to 32% (3) according to series, it can present itself in the form of nuclear, cortical and posterior capsular opacities. Its treatment corresponds to a usual cataract surgery by phacoemulsification with implantation in the capsular bag. Our work aims to identify and analyze the risk factors for the development of cataract after keratoplasty. Materials and Methods: This is an analytical study conducted within the Ophthalmology Service B at the Rabat Specialty Hospital on 58 patients who underwent penetrating keratoplasty. The main criteria studied were: age; sex; indication for surgery and average dose of corticosteroids. Statistical calculations were made using the SPSS 10.0 software for Windows. A p value <0.05 was considered significant. The average follow-up was 24 months. Results: Cataract after corneal transplantation was observed in 10 cases (17.2%). The mean age at the time of cataract diagnosis was 55 years, with extremes ranging from 40 to 70 years? It developed in 7 of the 33 female cases (21%), and in 3 of the 25 male cases (12%). The onset delay ranged between 16 and 24 months, with a mean delay of 18 months after the penetrating keratoplasty. The most frequent type was nuclear cataract (8 of 10 eyes, 80%), posterior subcapsular cataract developed in one eye (10%) and cortical-nuclear cataract in one eye (10%). It developed in 4 of the 9 cases operated for corneal dystrophies (44.4%), in 3 of the 11 cases operated for sequelae of infectious keratitis (27.2%), in 2 of the 13 cases operated for posttraumatic opacity (15%) and in 1 of the 20 cases operated for keratoconus (5%). In our study, only age and operative indication of the graft were considered as risk factors for the development of cataract after corneal transplantation (p<0.05). The preoperative visual acuity, the patient’s sex.
Inaugural Syphilitic Uveitis: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology B, Hospital of Specialties, Rabat, Morocco, E Meriem , A Younes ,   Department of Ophthalmology B, Hospital of Specialties, Rabat, Morocco, B Chaimaa ,   Department of Ophthalmology B, Hospital of Specialties, Rabat, Morocco, S Louai ,   Department of Ophthalmology B, Hospital of Specialties, Rabat, Morocco, B Amina ,   Department of Ophthalmology B, Hospital of Specialties, Rabat, Morocco
Published: March 2024

In recent years, there has been a troubling resurgence of the syphilis infection, it is rarely manifests as ophthalmologic involvement. in this presentation, we report the case of a 43 years old male with inaugural syphilitic ocular involvement, the evolution was marked by a clear improvement under antibiotic therapy with corticosteroids.
Endogenous Endophthalmitis in a Patient with Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca Morocco, S Homaide , Z Cheikh ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca Morocco, Y Hidan ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca Morocco, A Mchachi ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca Morocco, L Benhmidoune ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca Morocco, R Rachid ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca Morocco, M Elbelhadji ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca Morocco
Published: March 2024

A 58 year-old woman with a history of diabetes mellitus and rectal Adenocarcinoma presented with acute loss of vision and pain in the left eye with hypopyon with no systemic symptoms at presentation. Diagnosis of endogenous endophthalmitis was made. Treatement was medical by topical, intravitreal and systemic antibiotics, with poor visual outcome. This case reminds ophthalmologists that endogenous endophthalmitis might be associated with underlying malignancy.
Minimal coarse-grained models of polar solvent for electrolytes: Stockmayer versus dumbbell
Authors: Liu Xinqiang , Kong Xian
Published: March 2024

This study explores the potential of the dumbbell solvent as a minimal model for understanding electrolytes solution in polar solvents. Our investigation involves a comparative analysis of the dumbbell model and the Stockmayer model, focusing on ion solvation and ion-ion correlations. We examine electrolytes containing symmetric monovalent salts dissolved in polar solvents while varying ion density and solvent polarity. Both models predict an augmented solvent coordination number around ions as solvent polarity increases, with the dumbbell solvent displaying a more pronounced effect. Notably, radial distribution functions (RDFs) between solvent and ions yield differing trends; Stockmayer models exhibit a non-monotonic relationship due to strong dipole-dipole interactions at higher polarity, while RDFs for ions and dumbbell solvents consistently rise. In response to increased solvent polarity, Stockmayer solvents within the ion's solvation shell undergo continuous dipole orientation shifts, whereas the dumbbell solvent predominantly adopts pointing-away dipole orientations, diminishing pointing-to orientations. This underscores the significance of the interplay between solvent molecular orientation and dipole rotation. Both models qualitatively predict ion pairing and clustering behaviors across varying solvent dipole strengths and salt concentrations. The Stockmayer solvent generally provides stronger electrostatic screening than the dumbbell solvent due to its neglect of the coupling between molecular orientation and dipole rotation. What's more, at a high dipole moment regime, ion-ion correlations in Stockmayer solvent can become stronger with increasing dipole moment due to stronger solvent-solvent correlations. This study underscores the effectiveness of the dumbbell solvent model in systematically elucidating the fundamental principles governing electrolytes, offering potential applications in the rational design of electrolyte systems.
A Biomimetic Multi-Component Subunit Vaccine via Ratiometric Loading of Hierarchical Hydrogels
Authors: Du Fanfan , Yuk Simseok , Qian Yuan , Vincent Michael , Bobbala Sharan , Abbott Tirzah , Kim Hyeohn , Li Yang , Li Haoyu , Baofu Sijia , Qiao Baofu , Scott Evan
Published: March 2024

The development of subunit vaccines that mimic the molecular complexity of attenuated vaccines has been limited by the difficulty in reliably delivering multiple chemically diverse payloads at controllable concentrations. We report on hydrogels that use a single homopolymer structure of poly(propylene sulfone) to enable the ratiometric loading of a protein antigen and four physicochemically distinct adjuvants in a hierarchical manner. The optimized vaccine consisted of immunostimiulants that were either adsorbed to or encapsulated within nanogels, which were capable of noncovalent anchoring to subcutaneous tissues via protein-affinity coronas. These 5-component nanogel vaccines demonstrated enhanced humoral and cell-mediated immune responses compared to formulations with standard single adjuvant and antigen pairing. The use of a single simple homopolymer capable of rapid and stable loading and deliver of diverse molecular cargoes holds promise for facile development and optimization of scalable subunit vaccines and complex therapeutic formulations for a wide range of biomedical applications.
Analisis Kinerja Pengumpulan Dana Zakat, Infaq, dan Sedekah (ZIS) pada Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS) Kabupaten Bone
Authors: Tenri Gading Nurul Azizah Andi , Alimuddin Alimuddin , Kusumawati Andi
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur capaian kinerja pengumpulan dana zakat, infaq, dan sedekah (ZIS) pada Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS) Kabupaten Bone yang dilihat dari dimensi mikro khususnya pada variabel pengumpulan. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan menggunakan Indeks Zakat Nasional (IZN) sebagai alat ukur dalam menganalisis kinerja pengumpulan dana ZIS pada BAZNAS Kabupaten Bone. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan hasil perhitungan IZN BAZNAS Kabupaten Bone pada dimensi mikro khususnya pada variabel pengumpulan mendapatkan nilai indeks sebesar 0,75. Nilai indeks yang diperoleh dari perhitungan tersebut menggambarkan capaian kinerja pengumpulan dana ZIS BAZNAS Kabupaten Bone masuk dalam kategori baik.
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Pembayaran Dividen, Arus Kas Bebas, dan Leverage terhadap Manajemen Laba dengan Komisaris Independen sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Ansar Hartawan , Nurleni Nurleni , Haerial Haerial
Published: March 2024

This research aimed to examine and analyze the effect profitability, dividend payments, free cash flow and leverage on the profit management with independent commissioner as the moderating variable. The sample collection method used purposive sampling used a purposive sampling method it obtained 136 companies sample as the research object. On the other hand, the analysis technique of this research used multiple linear regressions analysis and Moderated Regression Analyze (MRA). The result of multiple linear regressions this research found that profitability partially had significant effect on profit management. free cash flow partially had significant effect on profit management. dividend payments and leverage no significant effects on ptofit management. Furthermore, the result of MRA ( Moderated Regression Analyze) test concluded that independent commissioner  was incapable to moderate the correlation between profitability and leverage on profit management.

Keywords: profitability, dividend payment, free cash flow, and leverage, independent commissioner
Pengaruh Internal Control dan Whistleblowing System terhadap Tingkat Kecurangan
Authors: Melania Malewa Catherine , Achyar Ibrahim Muhammad , Rahman Abdul
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh internal control dan whistleblowing system terhadap tingkat kecurangan. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer berupa kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada auditor internal di Inspektorat Daerah Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan. Jumlah sampel yang dipilih lewat metode saturation sampling adalah sebanyak 45 auditor. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan model analisis regresi linear berganda sebagai alat uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa internal control dan whistleblowing system berpengaruh terhadap tingkat kecurangan.
Pengaruh Manajemen Laba dan Leverage terhadap Agresivitas Pajak
Authors: Johanna Leonardo Grace , Darmawati Darmawati , HS Rahmawati
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh manajemen laba dan leverage terhadap agresivitas pajak dengan variabel kontrol ukuran perusahaan, profitabilitas, dan intensitas modal. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan data sekunder yang diperoleh melalui laporan tahunan perusahaan yang menjadi objek penelitian. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan sektor pertambangan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) tahun 2016-2019. Pemilihan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling dan analisis data dilakukan dengan analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa manajemen laba berpengaruh positif terhadap agresivitas pajak sedangkan leverage tidak berpengaruh terhadap agresivitas pajak, tetapi secara bersama-sama manajemen laba, leverage, ukuran perusahaan, profitabilitas dan intensitas modal berpengaruh terhadap agresivitas pajak.
The Causal Effects of Expected Depreciations
Authors: Delgado Martha Elena , Herreño Juan , Hofstetter Marc , Pedemonte Mathieu O.
Published: March 2024

We estimate the causal effects of a shift in the expected future exchange rate of a local currency against the US dollar on a representative sample of firms in an open economy. We survey a nationally representative sample of firms and provide the one-year-ahead nominal exchange rate forecast published by the local central bank to a random sub-sample of firm managers. The treatment is effective in shifting exchange rate and inflation expectations and perceptions. These effects are persistent and larger for non-exporting firms. Linking survey responses with administrative census data, we find that the treatment affects the dynamics of export and import quantities and prices at the firm level, with differential effects for exports to destination countries that use the US dollar as their currency. We instrument exchange rate expectations with the variation induced by the treatment and estimate a positive elasticity of a future expected depreciation in import expenditures.
TRADISI KEMBAR MAYANG DALAM KEHIDUPAN MASYARAKAT JAWA DI DESA GULUREJO
Authors: Saputri Ika Rahmawati
Published: March 2024

Penulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui mengenai tradisi Kembang Mayang yang masih berkembang dalam kehidupan masyarakat Jawa. Istilah Kembar Mayang sering dipakai dalam berbagai upacara tradisional di Jawa. Misalnya digunakan pada upacara perkawinan di Jawa.Upacara ini adalah upacara saat bertemunya mempelai pria dan mempelai wanita, yang diselenggarakan ditempat kediaman mempelai wanita. Dalam prosesi temu manten disertakan berbagai simbol yangsarat akan makna. Kembar Mayang sering disebut megar mayang atau gagar mayang. Kembang mayang dikenal dalam bentuk janur ( daun kelapa muda ) yang dihias dengan bunga dan daun dengan sedemikian rupa pada batang pisang.Peneliatian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penyertaan kembar mayang dalam uapacara adat perkawinan Jawa dan mengetahui makna yang terkandung dari simbol-simbol kembarr mayang.

Kata Kunci : Kembar Mayang, pernikahan, simbol dan makna.
ANALISIS MASALAH KOMERSIALISASI ECO ENZYME PADA KOMUNITAS ECO ENZYME NUSANTARA
Authors: Lagunsad Keisha Mei , Bremanda Marsha , Susanto Sheila Serena
Published: March 2024

Abstract

The Nusantara Eco Enzyme Online Community is a community that established since 2019. This community is engaged in the environmental field by inviting people to process organic waste into eco enzyme. Coordination and community communication activities are being carried out online. This is due to the pandemic which causes limitations for the community to meet in person on doing community activities. This study analyzes the problems the community faced. The problem were found when the researchers conducted data collection. The problem is the commercialization of eco enzyme which is a product of processed organic waste. The research method used is a qualitative research method. This study conducted an analysis by collecting data first. Data were collected through PAR and observation methods. The results of the research data are then analyzed through aspects of the community. Problems in the community analyzed through aspects by looking at how it influences community problems.  

Keywords: Commercialization, Eco Enzyme, Online Community

Abstrak  

Komunitas Online Eco Enzyme Nusantara adalah komunitas yang sudah berdiri semenjak tahun 2019. Komunitas ini merupakan komunitas yang bergerak dalam bidang lingkungan dengan mengajak masyarakat untuk mengolah sampah organik menjadi eco enzyme. Kegiatan koordinasi dan komunikasi komunitas dilaksanakan secara online pada saat ini. Hal ini dikarenakan oleh pandemi yang menyebabkan keterbatasan bagi komunitas untuk bertemu secara langsung dalam melaksanakan kegiatan komunitas. Penelitian ini menganalisis masalah yang sedang dihadapi oleh komunitas. Masalah komunitas ditemukan saat peneliti melakukan pengumpulan data. Masalah yang ditemukan dari komunitas adalah komersialisasi eco enzyme yang merupakan produk hasil olahan sampah organik.   Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif. Penelitian ini melakukan analisis dengan mengumpulkan data terlebih dahulu. Data dikumpulkan melalui metode PAR dan observasi. Hasil dari data penelitian kemudian dianalisis melalui aspek-aspek dalam komunitas. Masalah dalam komunitas dianalisis juga melalui aspek-aspek yang ada dengan melihat bagaimana pengaruh dari aspek-aspek ini kepada permasalahan komunitas.  
Kata Kunci: Komersialisasi, Eco Enzyme, Komunitas Online
SEJARAH PERKEBUNAN GAMBIR DI KABUPATEN LINGGA (1970-2015)
Authors: Yuniva Fira , Ahmal Ahmal , Asril Asril
Published: March 2024

Plantations in Indonesia has been known since the arrival of the Dutch colonial in Indonesia Although the glory of gambir in riau islands ended in 1970, but for Lingga Regency the success of gambir plantations persisted in that year, evidenced by one of the Tioghoa residents named Hainan opened gambir ward in Lingga Regency located in Kudung Village. The method used is the historical research method. According to Louis Gottschalk, the historical method is the process of critically testing and analyzing records and relics of the past. With the method of history can also be reconstructed as many events as the human past. The 1970s and 1990s were a lucrative year for Mok ciu keng's and Ameng gambir plantations where the family's plantations were able to penetrate the export market to Japan.
Pengobatan Tradisional Masyarakat Sungai Guntung Kabupaten Indragiri Hilir
Authors: Elsera Marisa , Normayani Hairun , Wahyuni Sri
Published: March 2024

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk melihat bagaimana makna yang terkandung dalam tradisi pemberian asam jawa sebagai obat tradisional bagi masyarakat di wilayah Sungai Guntung, Desa Tagaraja, Kabupaten Indragiri Hilir, Provinsi Riau. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Dalam penelitian ini, teknik penentuan informan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat masih melakukan pengobatan tradisional, pengobatan tradisional ini dipercaya dapat menyembuhkan segala macam penyakit jika proses yang dilakukan mengikuti semua aturan pengobatan. Masyarakat percaya bahwa prosesi ini mengandung nilai-nilai, dan diyakini bahwa kesehatan akan membaik dan penyakit tidak akan kembali
Peran Organisasi Perguruan Pencak Silat Beksi Sejati Haji Hasbullah Upaya Pelestarian Kesenian Tradisi Betawi
Authors: Adriansyah Fatkhur Dwi , Rozak Abdul , Zaharah Zaharah
Published: March 2024

Dalam penelitian ini mempunyai tujuan untuk mengetahui perihal Peran Organisasi Perguruan Pencak Silat Beksi Sejati Haji Hasbullah dalam upayanya melestarikan kesenian tradisi Betawi di Kelurahan Kreo Selatan. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode analisis deskriptif dan teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data model Miles dan Huberman yang meliputi Reduksi Data, Penyajian Data, dan Pengambilan Kesimpulan atau Verifikasi. Dalam keabsahan data menggunakan teknik perpanjangan pengamatan dan triangulasi yang terdiri dari teknik dan sumber.

Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh bahwasanya Peran Organisasi Perguruan Pencak Silat Beksi Sejati Haji Hasbullah dalam upaya pelestarian kesenian tradisi Betawi di Kreo Selatan yaitu menjalankan kegiatan-kegiatan berkelanjutan secara aktif dalam periode kepengurusannya dari berbagai bidang, diantaranya Keagamaan, Kebudayaan, dan Sosial disertai pola interaksi dengan sistem kekeluargaan. Organisasi itu memiliki karakteristik yang berupa Peran, Tugas, dan Fungsi, serta Manfaat yang dilakukan dalam upaya melestarikan kesenian tradisi Betawi di Kreo Selatan. Selain itu menggunakan analisis SWOT dalam strategi pelestarian budaya dan menggunakan Implementasi Strategi Manajemen Pelestarian Budaya yang terdiri dari Perlindungan, Pengembangan, dan Pemanfaatan. Bentuk kepercayaan yang dijalankan oleh seluruh pengurus organisasinya adalah kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa dengan beragama Islam. Implementasi nilai-nilai moral tetap berperilaku yang baik dimanapun berada, dan peninggalan budaya dengan kemurnian ilmu Silat Beksi yang telah diwariskan dari guru-guru sebelumnya.
Analisis Konten Demonisasi Tokoh Ataturk di Media Sosial Indonesia Menggunakan Model Semiotika Danesi
Authors: Fanani Fajriannoor , Pamungkas Yoma Bagus , Pujiastuti Natalia Sari
Published: March 2024

Banyak konten media sosial berbahasa Indonesia yang sangat buruk dalam menggambarkan profil dari Ataturk. Tokoh ini tidak hanya digambarkan bersebarangan dengan Islam namun juga memiliki ajal yang penuh dengan azab. Menariknya hal yang berkebalikan terjadi pada masyarakat Turki itu sendiri. Disana tokoh Ataturk sangat dipuja dan tempatkan secara terhormat sebagai pendiri sekaligus penyelamat bangsa Turki dari penjajahan barat. Hal ini akhirnya menimbulkan suatu pertanyaan penelitian menarik mengenai bagaimanakah semiotika dari konten demonisasi Ataturk yang ada di Indonesia. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan model semiotika Danesi dan menemukan bahwa terdapat tiga narasi utama. Pertama Ataturk dinarasikan sebagai tokoh yang sangat buruk karena membubarkan Kekhalifahan Utsmaniyah. Kedua, Ataturk mengalami azab saat kematiannya (sakratul maut) hingga saat ia dikuburkan sampai saat ini. Ketiga, Ataturk adalah antitesa dari tokoh-tokoh Islamis seperti Presiden Erdogan. Keempat, Ataturk adalah penjelmaan dari Firaun pada masa modern. Selain itu konten-konten yang diteliti juga mempropagasikan mitos mengenai ideologi khilafah yang dapat di jabarkan dalam tiga poin. Pertama, keyakinan bahwa khilafah wajib di dirikan. Kedua, keyakinan bahwa khilafah adalah jalan keluar bagi semua permasalah umat. Ketiga, keyakinan bahwa upaya mendirikan kekhalifahan adalah upaya yang realistis.
Clinical efficacy of curcumin-based functional food mixtures for pain removal
Authors: Huq A.K.O. , Tama A.A. , Mandal A.K. , Uddin I. , Talukder M.U. , Abedin N. , Zaher M.A. , Ahmed M. , Haque K.M.F.
Published: March 2024

Functional foods have beneficial roles in health and well-being, beyond their basic
nutrition. Nowadays, a lot of functional foods are emerging throughout the world. A
curcumin-based functional food mixture (Karkuma) was formulated with a certain
proportion of natural herbs and spices mixtures with the aim of alleviating pain. This was a
three-month clinical trial conducted among a total of sixty patients with chronic pain (30
patients in the intervention and 30 patients in the control group). In the first phase,
Karkuma was formulated by appropriately processing and blending mixtures of curcumin,
gingerol, mulberry and multi-floral honey as the main ingredients. This formulation was
standardized and sensory evaluated by a nine-point hedonic scale. The overall acceptable
score was 8.1 (like very much) out of 9. The product safety and acute toxicity tests were
tested in a renowned laboratory in Bangladesh and shown safe for consumption. In the
second phase, these functional food mixtures claim to reduce the severity of pain and are
thus evaluated by adjuvant therapy. No significant differences were found in both groups at
baseline observation. After three months of intervention with Karkuma, significantly
(p<0.05) relieves pain in the intervention group. However, no significant (p>0.05) decrease
in pain was observed after three months of the control trial with blank Karkuma. Moreover,
the hematological and liver function tests in both groups were at acceptable levels. Hence,
this study acclaims the efficacy of functional food mixtures (Karkuma) against chronic pain.
Social Media Use for Decision Making During Politics in a Multicultural Society: a Case Study of Nigeria
Authors: Shem Woyopwa , Gambo Sarah , Graham Abel Billy
Published: March 2024

This study explored the use of social media for decision-making during politics in a multicultural society. The study was anchored on the public sphere theory and was guided by three research objectives, which are to probe the role of social media in building an inclusive society, investigate the role of social media in making an informed citizenry that deepens democracy, and identify the challenges that confront the practice of social media in a multicultural society. The study adopted a qualitative approach where secondary data from extant empirical studies were collated, presented, and analyzed. The study's findings revealed that using social media platforms is a veritable tool to adopt during politics and that these platforms influence citizens' political decisions. However, the study's findings also revealed that social media faces challenges during politicking, especially in a multicultural society like Nigeria. Some of the identified challenges include the proliferation of misinformation, fake news, and hate speech, among other forms of practices that are damaging to a multicultural and democratic society. The paper, therefore, recommends, among other things, that there is a swift need for stakeholders and other relevant government agencies to educate netizens on the dangers of using social media adversely during politics
President Jokowi's Lip Service: Politicization of Discourse on Democracy and Anti-Corruption
Authors: Khansa Putri Arthadea , Junining Esti , Arianto Oni Dwi , Wahyudi Agus , Yuliyanto Andik , Indarto Ervan Kus , Firdaus Rima
Published: March 2024

Communication requires attention to honesty and trust. Communicators must have credibility that can be trusted. The speech will be rewarded if it matches the action. The discrepancy between speech and implementation action will only make a speech as lip service. This research aims to identify lip service from President Jokowi and reveal its context. This intertwined reading of the text and context will provide a comprehensive understanding of President Jokowi's lip service communication as well as an understanding of why this lip service communication occurred. This research uses the Political Discourse Analysis (PDA) method. PDA method analyzes Jokowi's lip service texts and contexts: the permissibility of demonstrations, KPK law revision, call for more criticism, and TWK for KPK employees. It has been observed that President Jokowi engages in lip service communication when the topic of discussion revolves around two key discourses: fundamental democratic values and anti-corruption measures. The research findings suggest that such communication is employed to politicize these discourses and maintain President Jokowi's image as a democratic and anti-corruption leader
Nurturing Political Engagement: Political Communication Strategies for Generation Z in the Lead-up to the 2024 Election in West Java
Authors: Dewi Evie Ariadne Shinta , Arifin Hadi S , Fuadi Ikhsan
Published: March 2024

President Joko Widodo stated that in 2045, Generation Z (gen-Z) will change the face of Indonesian politics. The demographics of Generation Z in significant numbers will influence the direction of Indonesian politics due to their ability to control election votes. Gen-Z, which has grown up with the development of technology and is vulnerable to the impact of misinformation, disinformation, and misinformation, must be strengthened through political education. For this goal, parties and KPU need to devise new strategies for younger generations. Data was collected from political party leaders and KPU commissioners in West Java through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The results show that Gen-Z West Java is an active social media user, the time spent every day is on average above four hours (46.2%), with the choice of the top four platforms, WhatsApp (94.2%), Instagram (89.7%), Youtube (69.9%), Tiktok (66.7%) and Facebook (44.8%). Gen-Z prefers research, podcasts, memes, and political humor for political communication. However, regional KPU staff and political parties struggle to meet their needs for voter education mediaApproximately 80% of Gen-Z in West Java plan to vote in the 2024 elections. KPU and political parties need skilled Content Creators to engage Gen-Z and encourage their participation in elections.
Using Social Media for Health Services: Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Palemba Ahmad , Nurmandi Achmad
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyze the role of social media in using public policy on health services in the literature Scopus indexed. Deep social media government has become more critical in e-government. Considering social media for taking the policy, the government is the internal medium to push public policy on services and health to increase the government's performance. This research analyzed 454 Scopus database documents from 2018-2023 using "health service," "policy," and "service use" as keywords. The data was filtered using bibliometrics based on the relevance of keywords, author's country, and year of publication, limited to the last five years. Information is saved in RIS format and processed through device soft Citespace. CiteSpace software is used for publication data visualization and government plan formulation. Effective social media policy requires good management for public decision-making. The study analyzed only one topic on Scopus without using international index databasesI'll summarize three research by presenting papers based on criteria like publications, origin countries, fields of study, authors, institutions, issues, and citations. Medicine studies with percentages are dominant, King's College London leads, Draheim contributes the most, and the US is the biggest contributor.
FENOMENA KENCAN ONLINE DALAM DATING APPS
Authors: Wicaksono Nova Asharina , Abadi Totok Wahyu
Published: March 2024

Bumble dan Tinder merupakan Dating Apps yang dirancang dan digunakan khusus untuk seseorang yang memiliki permasalahan dalam percintaan berbasis kencan online. Online dating atau kencan online merupakan aktivitas yang mudah dan praktis untuk mencari pasangan di internet dengan cara menuliskan informasi data diri melalui aplikasi khusus yang dapat diunduh melalui smartphone, tanpa harus melakukan percakapan secara langsung. Penelitian ini bertujuan menjelaskan fenomena kencan online bermedia dating app dan pemaknaan penggunaan dating app Bumble dan Tinder dalam perspektif Communication Mediated Computer dan Coordinated Management of Meaning. Konsep dasar yang digunakan pada penlitian ini adalah teori Communication Mediated Computer dari Joseph Walther dan Coordinated Management of Meaning dari W. B Pearce dan V Cronen. Dalam penelitian kualitatif ini teknik penentuan informan menggunakan purposive sampling dan partisipan observasi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini observasi dan wawancara kepada enam orang wanita dan tiga laki-laki pengguna aktif Bumble dan Tinder. Hasil penelitian ini memperlihatkan baik pengguna Bumble maupun pengguna Tinder dalam membentuk kesan memiliki informasi yang berbeda-beda sesuai dengan ranah privacy masing-masing serta kencan online memiliki makna semu “pseudo” dan penuh “tipu-tipu”. Kebaruan pada penelitian ini adalah kencan online memiliki makna yang “pseudo”.
Kata Kunci: dating app, kencan online, CMM
Aesthetic Clinic and Beauty Myths in Indonesia: Discourse Analysis of Beauty Representation in Instagram Accounts
Authors: Listyani Refti Handini , Kiranantika Anggaunita , Arimbi Diah Ariani , Susanti Emy
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study is to uncover the beauty myths displayed in the Instagram accounts of aesthetic clinics in Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative research method with a critical discourse analysis approach by Sara Mills. Results indicates that; First, the existence of women is shown as an object, where women are victims of symbols and beauty standards that arereconstructed and reproduced by the subject (the storyteller), namely the Instagram accounts of beauty clinics @dermaster_id, @ertosbeautyclinic, and @natashaskincare. Women as objects shown cannot be separated from the beauty myth. Second, there are two categories of beauty representations formed in the Instagram accounts of beauty clinics @dermaster_id, @ertosbeautyclinic, and @natashaskincare, namely men beauty representations, which consist of smooth faces, young looks, and firm jaws, and women beauty representations consist of; (1) thin cheeks, firm jaw, and firm skin, (2) smooth, acne-free, and attractive skin, (3) glass skin and slim, and (4) halal beauty. The implications of this research are this study is expected to contribute information and enrich the repertoire of social science especially sociology, also for the development of research on sociology of body, feminism study, and sociology of gender and media.
Theatre-for-Development as Information Panacea for Rural Dwellers in Nigeria during a Pandemic: Lessons from COVID-19
Authors: Okwuowulu Charles , Stevenson Osakue Omoera , Onyemuchara Casmir , Akoh Ameh Dennis , Emokpae Charles , Akpa Christopher , Chinda Michael
Published: March 2024

The subject of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Nigeria emerged with various misrepresentations and conspiracy theories, such as the notion of COVID-19 as a forerunner of the Anti-Christ or the commencement of a 'New World Order' occasioned by the 5G network. COVID-19 information in Nigeria was managed by the Presidential Task Force through daily media briefings. This paper examined the PTF's information dissemination structure and its impact on four indigenous communities in south-eastern Nigeria: Ikwo in Ebonyi State, Iva-Valley Forestry Hill Camp 1 in Enugu State, Umualumu Old Road in Imo State, and Ogbagu Obukpa in Enugu State. TfD was used during lockdown to inform indigenous communities and promote necessary health precautions. The project used TfD and Brecht's Epic Theatre Theory in 4 Nigerian communities to show how TfD can complement other media in informing rural residents about COVID-19. TfD mobilized indigenous communities in southeastern Nigeria to understand Igbo and take COVID-19 precautions despite PTF's robust information dissemination structure. TfD could have helped the PTF share vital COVID-19 info with rural communities in Nigeria. The Nigerian government should establish a robust infrastructure for raising awareness and combating COVID-19 and other pandemics in rural areas through TfD
Nollywood: Revisiting the Change Prism towards Sustaining Societal Development
Authors: Imiti Aghogho Lucky , Anyanwu Chukwuma
Published: March 2024

Nigeria's film industry had a significant year in 1992. Since then, numerous films have faced criticism for promoting negative behavior and attitudes. However, this study challenges those claims, demonstrating that Nollywood films can promote positive attitudes and sustainable development. The study analyzed two films: Daybreak in Udi and Nigeria: A Squandering of Riches. To achieve this goal, Nollywood is expected to facilitate the needed development through productions aimed at persuading the people to adopt values that enhance a better life and motivate them to greater heights in development. To this end, it was advanced that there was a need for Nollywood to revisit the changing prism by making significant films geared towards social and cultural reorientation leading to sustainable national development rather than placing undue emphasis on entertainment value and box office returns. The study appealed to the government at all levels and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to come to the aid of the film industry to enable it to play this significant role.