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Assessment of Malondialdehyde and Soluble α-Klotho Serum Levels in Iraqi Acromegaly Patients
Authors: Hameed Areej Sh. , Abed Baydaa A. , Mahdi Osama A. , Rahmah Abbas M.
Published: June 2024

Acromegaly has been associated with several metabolic health conditions that can increase risks of death and illness. These include heart disease, diabetes, and problems with how the body regulates insulin levels. Multiple studies have found that people living with acromegaly are two to four times more likely to pass away than others of the same age and sex in the general population. Research also suggests a link between acromegaly and higher levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) in the body. MDA is a byproduct formed during natural processes like prostaglandin and lipid peroxidation production that is able to damage genes and has been connected to cancer development. The transmembrane protein known as soluble a-Klotho (SAKL) is named after a Greek deity. Numerous age-related illnesses, including osteoporosis, pulmonary emphysema, skin shrinkage, and atherosclerosis, have been shown to affect α -Klotho-deficient mice. Sixty subjects (30 males and 30 female) Mean ± SD was (53.2±10.5). diagnosed with acromegaly and 30 (15 males and 15 female) healthy group Mean ±SD was (52.1±13.5). the age range between (30-60) years. Laboratory measurement including serum Insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), Growth hormone (GH) Fasting serum glucose (FSG), lipid profile (Total Cholesterol (TC), Triglyceride (TG), High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)), Soluble a-Klotho (SAKL), Malondialdehyde (MDA). The results showed significantly higher P ≤ 0.01 IGF1, GH, FSG, TC, TG, LDL, VLDL, SAKL, and MDA levels in patients’ group Compared to healthy group. In patients’ group SAKL had a positive significant correlation with HDL, and negative significant correlation (P ˂ 0.01) with LDL, on the other hand, there was a substantial relationship P ˂ 0.01 between (TC, TG, and LDL) with MDA. The research findings suggest that levels of SAKL and MDA are increased in patients with acromegaly, potentially serving as novel biomarkers for assessing active acromegaly. The measurement of SAKL and MDA could prove valuable, particularly in cases where GH and IGF-I results are inconclusive or conflicting
Telescope Mirror Cleaning Using Atmospheric Pressure Multi-Channel Radio Frequency Plasma Jet
Authors: Yaseen Waleed Ibrahim , Al-Shakarchi Duraid A.
Published: June 2024

In this work, the surface of the telescope’s mirror is cleaned using an atmospheric-pressure radio frequency plasma jet (APRFPJ), which is generated by Argon gas between two coaxial metal electrodes. The RF power supply is set to 2 MHz frequencies with three different power levels: 20, 50, and 80 W. Carbon, that has adhered to the surface, can be effectively removed using the plasma cleaning technique, which also modifies any residual bonds. The cleaned surface was clearly distinguished using an optical emission spectroscopy (OES) technique and a water contact angle (WCA) analyzer for the activation property on their surfaces. The sample showed a super hydrophilic surface at an angle of 1° after 2.5 minutes of plasma treatment, as determined by the WCA technique, and an analysis of its optical properties showed that its reflectance had increased from 75% before cleaning to 98% after cleaning. Using the OES technique, the RF plasma jet's spectrum can be observed to contain the ArI, ArII, and NI lines.
The Determination of Ground Water Balance (GW) Using Modeling Flow, A Case Study West of Karbala Province
Authors: AL-Shammari Muthanna M. A. , Al-Lami Ahmed K. , Hammadi Alaa M. , Al Maliki Ali A. , Al-Lami Naeemah
Published: June 2024

Water shortage is one of the serious environmental problems in a semi-arid region, which has become increasingly dangerous. The article considers a new management simulation model of Groundwater (GW) resources using a water flow model. One thousand one hundred fifty irrigation wells were selected as a study area using Landsat 8 OLI images 2016-2021 in the West of Karbala province, Iraq. Geographic Information System tool integrated with numerical /conceptual model using the Visual MODFLOW Flex 7 software to reach the optimal use of GW resources. The conceptual model indicated that the value of the flow in the aquifer reaches 21 million cubic meters annually, which means there is renewable storage. The consumer value of GW was about 55 million m3/year. The result presented that the value of the lost and depleted storage in this part becomes about -34 million m3/year, which is the value of the variation in the underground storage, meaning there is a significant depletion of GW in the study area. Using the Visual MODFLOW Flex 7 software and entering parameters for the study area through pumping and monitoring wells, an error of 0.067 m was achieved in estimating groundwater recharge places near the folds' rocky aquifers. The normalized RMS for the model was 69.595%, and the correlation coefficient was 0.391. The contour lines in the region's East indicate increased conductivity due to channels and openings formed during groundwater-bearing rocks, depressions, and lakes. The study concluded that the outputs could help water administrations for more accurate and sustainable plans and management of GW resources in the Karbala area.
Development of Drone-Based Human Rescue Strategies Using Virtual Reality
Authors: Rasheed Ali Salim , Omran Alaa Hamza , Abid Yaser M.
Published: June 2024

Despite the enormity of the tragedy, many cases can be saved in record time after accessing them and direct intervention. However, rescue teams may find intervention impossible or dangerous, mainly when major explosions or fires occur. After a disaster, commercial drones can be used to detect and search for survivors. They are controlled by iOS-installed Head Mounted Display (HMD) and virtual reality applications. This enables them to reach disaster areas, detect the presence of injured people, and pinpoint their locations. In this research, Artificial intelligence technologies, as represented by (Open CV Documentation) using PYTHON Code, are combined with Drone engineering capabilities to present robust virtual reality applications. The results demonstrated high accuracy in detecting the injured in the disaster area, complete immersion of the observer in the safe zone by default, and controlling the drone through HMD.
Detecting The Best Relationship Optimizing between Drug Dealers and End Users Following Networking Techniques in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Authors: Qasim Asmaa S. , Al Ramahee K. Mashie
Published: June 2024

The research aims to find the highest spatial distribution and the best relationship between drug dealers and drug users using networking technology, as all roads connect between population, industrial, commercial, agricultural, and tourist centers and between transportation points for other types of transportation. Baghdad province was chosen as a study area due to increased drug prevalence in recent years. Remote sensing techniques, including Geographic Information System tools, were used to implement the study. Statistical methods were applied in the geographical analysis of samples based on the moon. European industrialist Copernicus and Sensor 2b to locate these samples. The nearest neighborhood was calculated to determine spatial distribution; the distribution was clustered into two groups stationed in the middle of the study area. The network technique, which depends on the transport network of the study area, was used to find a relationship between 12 drug dealers and 65 drug users to find the shortest and fastest distances. To find out the shortest time to promote drugs. The study method can help decision-makers to take precautions to reduce this phenomenon.
Evaluation of Genotoxic Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on Bone Marrow Chromosome Aberrations in Laboratory Male Albino Mice Mus musculus
Authors: Mahmood Nwsiba Khalid , Ahmed Mahmood Othman
Published: June 2024

Several desirable properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have found extensive use in consumer and healthcare products. Due to their potential to penetrate the nucleus and harm genetic material, their adverse effects, however, are mostly unknown and appear inevitable. This study aimed to determine genotoxic potential of AgNPs using mitotic index (MI) and structural chromosome aberrations (SCA) test in bone marrow cells of Mus musculus male albino mice. Two generations were experimented in this study, the first and second generation. In the first generation, five groups of five male mice including control group were used and intraperitoneally (IP) injected with two doses of AgNPs (50 mg/kg and 150mg/kg) in one-time and two-time doses manner. Then two-time dosed 150 mg/kg group was left for breeding and their male progenies (described as second-generation group) were dissected for detecting whether that abnormality in the male parent will transmit to progenies or not. Bone marrow cells were taken 24 hours following the last treatment. The results showed that AgNPs exposure significantly increased (P ≤0.05) number of SCA and decreased (MI) compared to negative control. Centromere breaks and gaps, along with ring chromosomes, also were the most frequent chromosome aberrations. The results suggest that AgNPs may be able to cause SCA-mediated genotoxicity in mice, with declining MI ratio after increasing dose and injection frequency. Still regular monitoring of their possible health effects as well as further characterization of their genotoxicity is necessary.
Study the Effects of Annona sp. Extract on Some Physiological Parameters and Fertility in Diabetic Mice
Authors: Ibraheem Shaima R. , Ahmed Enas Shehab , Mahmoud Zainab Fakad , Abid Al-Bari Hazim Ismail
Published: June 2024

The current study was conducted to investigate Annona fruit pulp effects on the levels of various physiological biomarkers linked with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus after disease induction in mice, as well as indications of oxidative stress and male hormones. The rats were separated into four groups, three of which were given Alloxan (90 mg/kg body weight) to induce diabetes, while the fourth served as a negative control. The first group of diabetic mice received no therapy, the second received metformin (600 mg/kg body weight) and the third received Annona fruit puree. The mice were sacrificed at the end of the experiment, to acquire blood and tissue samples from the liver, kidneys and spleen. The first untreated group showed a drop in insulin, good fats (High-density lipoprotein-HDL), antioxidant markers (Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase –(CAT)), testosterone and follicle stimulating hormone-FSH, as well as an increase in glucose and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and luteinizing hormone (LH). Giving diabetic mice in groups 2 and 3 metformin and Annona puree improved the physiological markers levels, bringing their values closer to normal. The results indicated that the treatment with Annona fruit pulp had more protective effects than metformin. The histological findings confirmed the role of Annona fruit in improving the health indicators and the structural condition of the vital organs represented in the liver, kidneys and spleen of diabetic mice.
Genetic Diversity and Polymorphism of Eucalyptus L՚He҆r Speciesby ITS Sequence
Authors: Al-tememmi Noor J. , Al-judy Neamat J. , Al-zubaidi Labeeb A.
Published: June 2024

Genus Eucalyptus belongs to the family Myrtaceae that consists of more than 700 species, various hybrids and varieties. The majorly distributed species that are grown in Iraq are Eucalyptus alba, E. macarthurii, E. siderophloia and E. camaldulensis, E. tereticornis, E. vicina. Most Eucalyptus species are highly dependent on rainfall, and this is challenged by climatic changes owing to global warming making it difficult to effectively match the availability of mature trees and the market demand, especially for use as power transmission poles. With the widespread availability of other naturally occurring Eucalyptus species, it has become important to determine the genetic diversity and to analyze the phenotypic traits of these species for suitability as power transmission poles. However, the absence of complete genomic data for this plant greatly limits its ability to progress genetically. The goal of this study was to examine the ribosomal RNA gene in Eucalyptus plants and control the sequencing system on a large scale in this species. Samples from plants were used to extract genomic DNA. Detection analysis was performed using PCR methods. Sequence analysis of ribosomal RNA gene was conducted with data analysis. Gel electrophoresis revealed bands of extracted nucleic acid from the ribosomal RNA gene of plants. The ribosomal RNA gene had several transitions and transversion mutations when compared to other globally known ones. Our findings demonstrated that the ribosomal gene developed in this study can be used for detecting the genus of Eucalyptus plants and obtaining 14 species belonging to the genus of the Eucalyptus was registered at the Gene Bank as new species in Iraq.
Measurement of Some Inflammatory Biomarkers and Genotyping of GramNegative Bacteria Isolated from Acute Leukemia Patients
Authors: Mustafa Mustafa Suhel , Abdullah Rana Mujahid
Published: June 2024

This study detected the prevalence of gram-negative bacteria (GNB) among Iraqi acute leukemia patients and measured their serum levels for C- reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT) and lipopolysaccharide- binding protein (LBP). Besides, random amplification of polymorphic DNA )RAPD ( typing was utilized to investigate the genetic relationship among GNB isolates. Out of 458 clinical samples collected from 260 acute leukemia patients, 70 (15%) isolates of GNB were diagnosed as Klebsiella pneumoniae 23 (33%), Escherichia coli 21 (30%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa 18 (26%) and Acinetobacter baumannii 8 (11%). These isolates were collected from urine (39 (57%)), blood (23 (32%)) and swabs (8 (11%)). Furthermore, GNB infections were higher among patients with acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML) (40 (57%)) than those with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) (30 (43%)). The concentrations of CRP, PCT and LBP recorded higher levels among men, women and children groups than control groups. Most ofGNB isolates were highly resistant to ticarcillin, piperacillin, ceftazidime and cefepime, followed by gentamicin, tobramycin and ciprofloxacin. Imipenem and meropenem were more effective against GNB isolates, except for A. baumannii. Multidrug resistant (MDR) pattern was noticed among all isolates of K. pneumonia (23 (100%)) and A. baumannii (8 (100%)), whereas 18 (85%) and 12 (66%) of E. coli and P. aeruginosa respectively showed MDR pattern. RAPD typing yielded different genotypic patterns among GNB isolates exceeded 14, 12, 11 and 9 in P. aeruginosa, E. coli, K. pneumoniae and A. baumannii respectively. The increased serum levels of CRP, PCT and LBP indicated the possible vital role of these markers in predicting the severe infections of GNB in acute leukemic population. The genetic diversity among GNB isolates surveyed by RAPD typing requires the continuous monitoring of the prevalence of pathogenic GNB associated with specific genotypic pattern.
Visualization of Patriarchal Culture in the Film Kartini (2017): A Semiotic Analysis by John Fiske
Authors: Pratiwi Rizky Indah , Kartika Bambang Aris , Hartanto Denny Antyo , Murti Ghanesya Hari
Published: June 2024

Film is a medium that represents various socio-cultural realities, enabling the visualization and depiction of social issues, one of which is the culture of patriarchy. Patriarchy is a term used to describe a social system where power, control, and authority are primarily in the hands of men or male figures. Patriarchy is a central theme in the film Kartini. Therefore, the aim of this study is to reveal and understand the hidden meanings that depict the visualization of patriarchal culture in the film Kartini. This study employs a qualitative research method, utilizing John Fiske's semiotic analysis approach. The findings of this research indicate that patriarchal culture is visualized through John Fiske's three codes of encoding, including 1) reality, 2) representation, and 3) ideology, demonstrating that patriarchal culture remains influential in affecting women's lives.
Effect of The Addition of Unripe Berlin Banana Flour on The Organoleptic Characteristics of Synbiotic Yogurt
Authors: Agustin Firda , Damayati Ratih Putri , Febriyatna Ayu
Published: June 2024

Synbiotic yogurt is a fermented milk product that combines probiotic bacteria with ingredients containing prebiotic components. Unripe banana flour (UBF) contains resistant starch (RS), which contributes to the development of prebiotics in synbiotic yogurt products. The research aimed to know the effect of the addition of UBF on the organoleptic characteristics of synbiotic yogurt. The research was carried out with an unripe Berlin banana. Four treatment groups included 2% inulin (P0), 1% UBF (P1), 2% UBF (P2), and 3% UBF (P3). The organoleptic characteristics include hedonic and hedonic quality tests using 48 semi-trained panelists. The data was statistically analyzed using the Kruskall-Wallis test followed by the Mann-Whitney test. The results of the hedonic test indicate that texture, aroma, and color significantly differed between groups (P<0.05), while taste did not significantly differ between groups (P>0.05). The hedonic quality test indicated that there were significant differences between groups in terms of texture, aroma, and color (P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in taste between the groups (P>0.05). In conclusion, formula 2% UBF (P1) is the most preferable formula based on the organoleptic test.
Feasibility and Added Value of the Robusta Coffee Agroindustry in Kebun Tebu District, West Lampung
Authors: Analianasari Analianasari , Shintawati Shintawati , Berliana Dayang , Sari Shania Puspita
Published: June 2024

The study aims to identify the characteristics of the ground coffee industry products, feasibility, and the added value of ground coffee in the Kebun Tebu District of West Lampung. The research method that the ground coffee industry will use in the Kebun Tebu sub-district uses qualitative descriptive analysis to identify the feasibility of the ground coffee business using the R/C and B/C ratio indicators, and the amount of added Value resulting from ground coffee processing is calculated using the Hayami method. The research results show that Coffee bean processing activities are financially feasible for the West Lampung Kebun Tebu industry to undertake and continue. They are also feasible for the community because they are economically profitable. Feasibility analysis based on the R/C and B/C ratio indicators shows that the ground coffee business with honey and natural processes has R/C > 1 and B/C > 0 or is worthy of business. The added value resulting from natural and processed ground coffee honey is classified as having a high value-added ratio because the Value added ratio is >40 percent, and processing ground coffee is a capital-intensive activity.
Cognitive-heuristic model of translation application in the localization of the film title (based on the material of the French- and Russian-language film discourse)
Authors: ANISIMOV V.E
Published: June 2024

The article examines the applicability of the cognitive heuristic translation model proposed by the Russian linguist A.G. Minchenkov in the process of the titles of French films localization of in the Russian-speaking linguistic and cultural space. An important role in the film title competent localization as a film discourse small-format text in another culture is devoted to the preservation or transformation of concepts functioning in the original film title. The subject of the study is the linguistic and cultural concepts that function in the film titles of French films. The main objectives of the study were to analyze the concepts functioning in the original film titles, to consider ways of their transmission in the process of French films titles localization in Russian linguistic culture, as well as the legality of certain localization techniques and methods. As a result of the analysis, we found that the most successful in the process of localization of the film's title (localized target text – LT) can be recognized as a variant in which the concept laid down by the authors when creating the original title (source text) is fully or partially preserved, which, in turn, makes it possible to best realize the localized film title pragmatic potential and the intertextual links of the film title with its genre component or its plot, thereby significantly increasing the box office of the film in another country.
Linguo-cultural specificity of euphemia: applied aspect
Authors: ZUBKOVA O. S. , LOGVINA S. A.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the linguacultural aspects of Euphemia from the point of view of the representation of linguistic cultural universals in the mental lexicon of a native speaker, social factorization and target contextual dominance, as well as the audience factor. It is stated, that there are certain minimally adequate conditions demanded from a lexical unit to be called a euphemism and be successfully decoded in the process of communication: denotative amelioration, semantic contensivity, information traduction. The linguocultural analysis of Euphemia manifests its double nature – a universal character and uniqueness due to national specificity and the characteristics of the national mentality, as well as social and contextual dominance. The subject of our research is euphemism, the cognitive processes of its formation and its explication in speech activity. We consider euphemism, first of all, as a “strategy at the planning stage,” which reflects the correlation of language and cultural awareness, which is one of the elements of the scientific novelty of the approach we propose. Euphemism in our understanding is the only possible format for the design of euphemism both in internal speech and in external speech (written or oral). The methodological significance of the properties of euphemism that we have identified, namely: denotative amelioration, semantic intensity, information tradition, confirms its empirical suitability in the context of decoding within the framework of communicative interaction in any culture, since it represents the basic aspects of the objectification of stable archetypes and their correlation with the language system.
Persuasion, hedging and politeness in discourse construction in courtroom
Authors: LEBEDEVA I. S. , IVANOVA M.V.
Published: June 2024

The present research studies linguistic behavior of trial participants and discursive patterns used by them to control representations of reality they create for the jurors in cross-examination. The process of reality construction may be either intentional or unintentional by nature. A feature of institutional discourse is the intentional nature of changing perceptions of reality. Most often, this is due to the presence of conflicting interests at the cross-examination stage. For the jury, the version of the event presented by lawyers is the only source of information their verdict will draw on. The result is that lawyers intentionally create new mental constructs that are, to a greater or lesser extent, a reflection of real events. The object of the study is persuasive, hedging and politeness means used by trial participants to create new reality in cross-examination. Close research into the source materials – Holocaust Denial – Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, 2000 – allows the author to conclude that cross-examination discourse is a social construct dependent on the information and means of interpretation that are part of a person’s social system. Courtroom discourse is linguistically marked, close attention is given to the choice of linguistic means at all levels of linguistic expression.
Markers of aggression in communication in the esports space
Authors: TIKHOMIROV D. P. , AKHRENOVA N.A.
Published: June 2024

Virtual space plays an important role in the modern world. In almost every field, there are ways to save data in cloud storage, in auxiliary and virtual spaces. Most online games run on dedicated servers that allow for gaming sessions and in-game or post-game communication. The study of chats gives access to a huge number of linguistic, fixed units. A frequent phenomenon of this communication is the manifestation of passive and/or active verbal aggression due to dissatisfaction with the result, actions or evaluation by other players. This article discusses the main markers and verbal tactics of aggression in comments in the esports environment. The purpose of this work is to study the ways of expressing aggression in online chats, as well as their classification depending on the context and occasion. The material for the study was comments in game chats taken from streams and personal gaming sessions of various competitive genres (horror, survival, battle royale, team battles, strategies, tactical games). Research methods: observation, analysis, classification, description The practical significance lies in the fact that research in this area allows us to consider in detail the phenomenon of aggressive speech behavior in communication in cyberspace using the example of games of different genres (survival, horror, battle royale, team battles) and serve as material for further research in this direction.
Training on Processing Banana Peel Waste into Eco-enzyme and Eco-enzyme Soap to Implement Zero Waste in Kunjir Tourism Village
Authors: Sukohar Asep , Ramdini Dwi Aulia , Pardilawati Citra Yuliyanda , Afriyani Afriyani , Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: June 2024

Eco-enzyme is one of the solutions for waste organic management to become a higher-value product. As a tourist village, Kunjir village is one of the banana producers, where it needs help with garbage or banana waste from plantations. This waste can damage beauty and pollute the environment. Therefore, this engagement in community activity in waste organic management from banana peels is necessary to implement zero waste and a healthy environment. We aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of the local community in waste management. Banana peels become eco-enzyme and soap that contains eco-enzyme products. The eco-enzyme information was delivered first and then followed by practice or simulation.  Twenty-five respondents were dominated by household wives, with ages 31-40 years as much as 36%, 41-50 years 28%, 51-60 years 25%, and 21-30 years 12%. According to the measurement of the initial score, 48% of respondents have good knowledge, and 92% have improved after following the training. We conclude that 44% of the total score of respondents was improved. Through this training, it is hoped that we can improve banana waste processing and improve our skills in processing eco-enzyme organic waste into a liquid rich in benefits, especially as a cleaning agent. This activity is essential in initiating waste management and implementing a healthy environment. Furthermore, it can encourage self-resilience and the development of a tourist village.
Strengthening Financial Governance of Village-Owned Enterprises Sumber Arto Based on Private Entity Financial Accounting Standards
Authors: Susilowati Nurdian , Paranti Lesa , Suni Alfa Faridh
Published: June 2024

Transparent and accountable reporting of financial information is essential in managing Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes). BUMDes Sumber Arto has a capital structure that comes from village funds, community funds, and village assets, so many parties are interested in the transparency of the management of these funds. The lack of competence and capacity of BUMDes directors and administrators in preparing reports causes the financial reports that have been prepared to be rejected by the village government. The accountability and transparency of fund management in BUMDes need to be clarified. This partnership program aims to transfer technology and knowledge regarding understanding accounting and presenting financial reports so that it can provide transparent and accountable information to the village government, management, community, and inspectorates. The approach used is Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in counseling, mentoring, and training. The target community is the director and administrators of BUMDes Sumber Arto, Kenteng Village. The service activities were carried out from July to August 2023. The results of the service activities were that the BUMDes Director and BUMDes administrators could identify each business unit's business activities, strengths, and weaknesses. Furthermore, understanding of the accounting side of accounting began to increase, and the successful determination of the chart of accounts proved this. Furthermore, at the transaction input stage, continuous assistance is still needed so that manual notes can be minimized, and we can switch to a spreadsheet system, which is relatively easy to implement.
Enhancing Gambir's Economic Value from Processing to Bath Soap Raw Materials: Community Service Program
Authors: Hasanah Uswatul , Syafni Nova , Jessica Adhitya , Zaini Erizal , Agustin Rini
Published: June 2024

Gambir, an extract derived from the leaves and branches of the gambir plant, holds significant potential for enhancing the local economy and its benefits as a cosmetics product. Jorong Balai Tampuak Pinang, Nagari Simpang Kapuak, Kecamatan Mungka, was one of the areas producing traditional gambir in Lima Puluh Kota district, West Sumatra, Indonesia. This community service initiative aimed to augment the economic value of gambir from its processing to raw materials of bath soap. The initiative began with an educational session for training participants, outlining the advantages of gambir in skincare and how to incorporate it into bath soap formulations. Following the learning session, participants actively produced gambir-contained bath soap utilizing the provided formula. The activity received favorable feedback from participants who appreciated enhancing knowledge and skills. The outcomes of this endeavor underscore the substantial potential of developing body care products utilizing gambir as a primary ingredient. Participant testimonials underscore the need to conduct similar community engagement activities to harness Gambir's further utilization of other personal care products. The collaboration between the pharmacy study program and the local community has opened new avenues for local economic development and sustainable growth, significantly impacting the local population's well-being in the region.
Public Administration Ethics Education to Build Anti-Corruption Integrity among Students of SMP N 13 Padang
Authors: Putera Roni Ekha , Valentina Tengku Rika , Purnama Tirza Haqia
Published: June 2024

The high level of corruption, which has become a pathology in developing countries, especially Indonesia, is evidenced by the 2022 international transparency data, which scored 34/100 and ranked 110 out of 180 surveyed countries. Indonesia ranks as the 5th most corrupt country in Southeast Asia. With these results, Indonesia has only been able to increase its Corruption Perception Index (CPI) score by 2 points from 32 over the past decade since 2012. Despite Law No. 20 of 2001's eradication of corruption, which covers various aspects, related to anti-corruption efforts, including education and anti-corruption socialization, this pathology remains unresolved. Therefore, a strong foundation is needed, especially among the younger generation as the nation's future leaders, by strengthening students' character regarding integrity and courage against corruption. This community engagement used socialization, interviews with school members, and participatory observation within the school environment. The concept of public administration ethics serves as the basis for this activity. The results showed that anti-corruption education through the perspective of public administration at SMP N 13 Padang plays a significant role in shaping students' integrity and courage in combating corruption. As adolescents, students are in the process of forming moral values and behaviors. Thus, anti-corruption education interventions can significantly impact shaping their character. Students improved their understanding of corruption and developed a more courageous attitude and strong integrity. The results provided valuable insights and a foundation for further improvement in anti-corruption education in middle schools.
Smoking Cessation Support for Active Smokers
Authors: Muliantino Mulyanti Roberto , Ananda Yuanita , Sarfika Rika
Published: June 2024

Smoking behavior is a significant risk factor causing heart and blood vessel disorders and resulting in high mortality rates. It is essential to stop this behavior as an effort to prevent and control risk factors, break the chain of nicotine addiction, and reduce the prevalence of heart and blood vessel disease. This study aimed to improve the knowledge and attitudes of smoking cessation in active smokers. The coaching clinic using smoking effect video learning for nine active smokers in RT 02 RW 06 Pasar Ambacang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. A smoking cessation questionnaire was used to measure attitudes of respondents. The results found a significant increase in smoking cessation scores from 18 to 22 after participating in education. Video-based education is effective for increasing knowledge and motivating smokers to want to stop smoking. Continuous education and assistance are needed to increase the implementation of smoking cessation in the community.
Assistance in the Cultivation of Stingless Bees and the Development of Derivative Products in Sungkai Green Park Ecotourism
Authors: Herwina Henny , Jasmi Jasmi , Ratni Eli , Putri Afifah , Utami Atiqoh Rinjani , Fauzan Atthoriq , Ilmi Miftahul , Asful Ferdhinal
Published: June 2024

The practice of cultivating Galo-galo bees has been steadily developing each year in West Sumatra. All parts of the Galo-galo bee, from honey to propolis, can be effectively utilized to produce commercial products, thereby enhancing the community's economy. Community service activities at Sungkai Green Park Ecotourism (ESGP) in Lambung Bukit Village, Padang, assist the community in cultivating Galo-galo bees. These activities involved providing colonies, conducting socialization sessions, offering mentoring and discussions, and collecting data on local plants and insects. Additionally, knowledge regarding the use and processing of honey and propolis was shared. These community service activities, conducted from September to December 2023, have had a positive impact, particularly on the community around the ESGP area. This aligns with the goal of the initiative, which is to provide education and hands-on practice in Galo-galo bee cultivation.
Farmers’ Group Coaching and Agricultural Extension Regarding Soil and Water Conservation in Nagari Cupak, West Sumatra
Authors: Alianta Aditya Alqamal , Anas Amrizal , Fahada Rialdi Nurul , Utama Mutika Putri , Fajriah Arini , Marfu'ah Dina Retno , Rantau Vito
Published: June 2024

Nagari Cupak is a sub-district in Solok Regency with a big rice field that can be developed to increase farmers’ wealth. The development of rice field potential in Nagari Cupak can be conducted with agricultural extension to farmers. One of the outreach topics that can deliver to farmers is the importance of the efficient functioning of farmer groups (as a learning class, as production units, and as a place to cooperate). In this situation, the topic regarding conserving water and soil in rice fields for efficient rice production in Nagari Cupak is another one that may be discussed with farmers. The agricultural extension was carried out in Jorong Panyalai, Nagari Cupak, Gunung Talang District, on Thursday, 10 August 2023. The method used in community service is the lecture method. Furthermore, it continued with a question-and-answer session. The object of this community service is to join farmer groups in Nagari Cupak, which consists of 18 farmer groups. These activities showed that the farmers did not optimise the group’s function because they only used it as a gathering place. Farmer groups also shared the issues they frequently encountered, and solutions were offered. In addition, agricultural extension activities were continued with practice regarding soil and water conservation on land provided by the Nagari Cupak Government. The farmers’ persistence can be seen in their enthusiasm for this extension activity until the end of the extension. In order to enable farmers to practice soil and water conservation on their own, they also requested that Extension Officers continue to support them.
Education and Early Detection of Diabetes Mellitus Risk in North Jakarta Office Environment
Authors: Sianipar Erlia Anggrainy , Fransiska Monica , Felicia Marisa , Tuamain Alnardo , Angelina Monika , Misesha Maria Gracia Mutiara , Arrang Sherly Tandi
Published: June 2024

A low level of knowledge related to the causative factors, signs and symptoms, dangers, prevention, and treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM) causes an increasing number of DM sufferers worldwide, including in Indonesia. This community service activity aims to increase public knowledge, especially in the office environment, about DM disease and conduct early detection of DM. Participants in the community service activities consisted of 90 employees of an Accountant's office in North Jakarta. The community service activities included education about DM disease, tests of blood sugar, and question-and-answer discussions about DM. The results showed an increase in knowledge by 20.3% based on the score obtained from the pretest compared to the posttest. Based on the blood sugar test results, 98.9% of participants had blood sugar levels within normal limits, 1.1% were below average (hypoglycemia), and 1.1% were at risk of DM. This activity concludes that educational activities can increase participants' knowledge about DM disease, so it is hoped that the community can implement a healthy lifestyle to prevent DM disease and reduce the number of DM sufferers.
Civil law qualification of personal data
Authors: Chernyshenko Ilya Gennad'evich , Barkova Alina Vasil'evna
Published: June 2024

The author of the article considers the civil law nature of personal data, focusing on their qualification in the context of the object of civil legal relations. The boundary of distinction between private and public law in the context of processing and protection of personal data is also drawn. The purpose of this study is to determine the place of personal data in civil law, including civil legislation, as well as to determine to what type of object of civil legal relations should be attributed such legal phenomenon as personal data. The novelty of this article lies in the author's proposed concept of a comprehensive legal regulation of processing and protection of personal data. In addition, the author brings for discussion the issue of the possibility of introducing a new object of civil legal relations, which expands the existing legal tools for the settlement of issues related to personal data. While writing the article such methods were used as: theoretical-predictive, formal-legal, system-structural and method of legal modeling. In the conclusion the author of the article states the necessity of fixing personal data in civil legal relations. The introduction of such an object as personal data into civil law is an important step in modern society, due to the accurate and effective regulation of their circulation and protection. The inclusion of this aspect creates a basis for judicial application and resolution of disputes related to the use of personal data in civil relations. In addition, it contributes to the protection of the rights of data subjects and ensures transparency and predictability of their legal regime. Thus, the need to qualify personal data in civil law not only corresponds to modern trends in the development of society, but also contributes to its sustainable functioning in the digital economy.
Family traditions of the titular ethnic groups of Southern Siberia (according to the 2022 study)
Authors: Troshkina Irina Nikolaevna
Published: June 2024

The subject of the study is the traditions of the southern ethnic groups of Siberia, the object is the family traditions of the titular ethnic groups. The predominant family tradition is hospitality (82.5%), among the significant ones are maternity (73.3%), funeral (69.2%). Among the self-identified values by the respondents: joint leisure activities (41.7%), meeting of relatives (6.6%), cooking national dishes (6.6%). It was found that hospitality occupies a significant place in the hierarchy of priority traditions of the surveyed Tuvans (80.1%), maternity (72.0%), wedding (62.5%) are important, joint work is significant among those independently identified by respondents; funeral (89.9%) are primarily valuable for Altaians, followed by wedding (88.8%), maternity (85.9%) traditions, reverence of nature; for Khakas – hospitality (94.1%), funeral (89.7%), maternity (67.6%), childbirth celebrating. The empirical basis of the study is the sociological survey conducted in May–June 2022 among the ethnic groups of Southern Siberia. The survey was conducted using a questionnaire based on a questionnaire compiled by the author. 1,000 people took part in the survey based on a quota sample. Based on the survey materials, typologies of traditions have been identified depending on the cultural foundations of ethnic communities. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the disclosure of modern family traditions of the Altaians, Tuvinians, Khakas. The author came to the conclusion that the predominant family tradition is hospitality (82.5%), among the significant ones are maternity (73.3%), funeral (69.2%). Among the self-identified values by the respondents: joint leisure activities (41.7%), meeting of relatives and relatives (6.6%), cooking national dishes (6.6%).
The Influence of Self-Efficacy, Emotional Intelligence and Learning Motivation on Learning Achievement of Students at Universitas Jambi
Authors: Robi Hendra  , Bradley Setiyadi  , Affriliani  , Yusa Hendra Pratama  , Denny Denmar  , Hansein Arif Wijaya  , Jehlie Alaisa Marasigan Contreras
Published: June 2024

This research aimed to analyze the influence of self-efficacy, emotional intelligence, and learning motivation on the academic performance of students in the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training (FKIP) at the Universitas Jambi. The study utilized a quantitative approach and the data collection technique involved distributing and collecting questionnaires (surveys) through Google Forms. The respondents selected for this study were students from FKIP at the Universitas Jambi, with a sample size of 218 respondent from total population of 8,968. The data analysis technique used Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to develop a model that describes the relationships between the variables. The results of indicated that, in the first hypothesis, self-efficacy has a P-value of 0.007, indicating a significant influence on academic performance. In the second hypothesis, emotional intelligence has a P-value of 0.008, also showing a significant influence on academic performance. Finally, in the third hypothesis, learning motivation has a P-value of 0.008, suggesting a significant influence on academic performance. Therefore, this research concluded that self-efficacy, emotional intelligence, and learning motivation have a positive and significant impact on students' academic performance. Based on these findings, this research contributed to the understanding that increasing self-efficacy, emotional intelligence, and learning motivation can significantly improve students' academic achievement. Therefore, interventions designed to improve these aspects can be an effective strategy for improving academic performance among students at the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Jambi.
Dominant Indicator of Creative Thinking: The Case of Geography Learning Outcomes
Authors: Faisal Arif Setiawan  , Akhmad Munaya Rahman  , Sarifah Triana  , Mustika Arif Jayanti
Published: June 2024

Creative thinking were considered skills usually based on natural talent. It means that only those who were talented could become creative people. The reality, the students can create new ideas quickly and diversely. This article aimed to determine the dominant indicators of creative thinking between fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. The subjects were 29 high school students in one class, and the learning process aimed to increase creativity. Measure creativity by using subjective questions, such as as as many as five questions. The learning outcome score was the final grade of the semester. Data analysis used multiple linear regression. The results showed that the flexibility indicator has a β value most distant from zero (0) (β = 4,030). The flexibility indicator was the most dominant and has the most significant influence compared to other indicators. Flexibility helped students deal with these obstacles by finding alternatives or changing strategies. Identifying major creative thinking indicators was a foundation for building unique evaluation methodologies. The contribution for methodologies can better assess students' creative ability and grasp of geographical ideas, resulting in a more comprehensive evaluation of student performance.
Didactical Situation of Learning Integer Material Based on Local Culture to Support Student Numeracy Literacy
Authors: Yohanis Ndapa Deda  , Hermina Disnawati  , Otaget Daniel  , Suhendra  , Darhim
Published: June 2024

Didactically oriented research that considers the relationship between teachers, students and materials was vital. This research aimed to obtain an overview of the didactical situation in the learning process of whole number concepts as a basis for designing appropriate learning designs based on local culture for junior high school students in North Central Timor. The research method followed the stages of Didactical Design Research (DDR). The research instruments were observation sheets, interview guidelines, and documentation. Data analysis included prospective analysis, observation data, and post-observation data. The results revealed that student preparedness for learning posed a barrier to the otherwise smooth operation of instructor, student, and material interactions. Learning the concept of mixed operations of whole numbers was successful in terms of learning objectives achieved and learning that took place according to plan. The research concluded that the existence of the Topaze Effect and the Aging of Teaching Situations when learning whole number operations in the classroom. Didactical situated research contributes to define the scope and substance of didactics, focusing on the shared values and knowledge that underpin effective numbers instruction.
Keywords:  Didactical Situation, Integers, Local Culture, Numeracy Literacy