bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pemenuhan Gizi Lansia Melalui Produk Olahan Pangan Lokal dan Konseling Gizi
Authors: Sulistiawati Febrina , Septiani Baiq Dewi Sukma
Published: May 2024

Undang-undang Nomor 13 Tahun 1998 tentang Kesejahteraan Lanjut Usia menyatakan bahwa lansia adalah seseorang yang telah mencapai usia 60 (enam puluh) tahun ke atas. Penduduk lansia pada umumnya memiliki fisik maupun non fisik yang kondisinya telah banyak mengalami penurunan akibat proses alamiah yang disebut dengan proses menua atau aging. Lansia memerlukan dukungan dari berbagai pihak, tidak hanya pemerintah namun juga dukungan masyarakat agar tetap dapat terjamin kesehatan maupun kesejahteraannya. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk menanamkan dan meningkatkan pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku lansia dalam mengatasi masalah gizi dan kesehatan yang dihadapi agar mampu menyusun menu makanan sehat dan bergizi seimbang terutama yang berasal dari pangan lokal yang banyak tersedia di wilayah sekitar tempat tinggal mereka. Kegiatan ini dilakukan menggunakan metode diskusi kolaboratif dengan teknik motivational interviewing. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan yang telah dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa : (1) lansia membutuhkan konseling gizi secara rutin agar dapat mengatur pola makan sesuai dengan kebutuhan gizi lansia dan penyakit yang diderita, (2) labu kuning dan ubi jalar ungu dapat dijadikan alternatif pangan olahan sehat untuk lansia karena mengandung tinggi serat dan antioksidan yang baik untuk mengontrol kadar gula darah lansia.
Pelatihan Wasit Tenis Meja Tingkat Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat
Authors: Isnaini Lalu Moh Yudha , Mulyan Andi
Published: May 2024

Tenis meja adalah salah satu cabang olahraga yang sudah mulai digemari di masyarakat oleh banyak kalangan di Indonesia. Hal ini terlihat banyaknya orang yang bermain tenis meja mulai dari anak-anak sampai veteran. Dilihat dari pertandingan, turnamen tenis meja mulai dari tingkat kelompok umur usia dini sampai kelompok veteran. Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan tenis meja nasional dewasa ini telah menunjukan tingkat kemajuan cukup berarti, perlu terus dijaga dan ditumbuhkembangkan lebih lanjut sehingga mampu berbicara secara lebih baik. Untuk itu perlu dukungan sepenuhnya dari setiap perangkat organisasi agar prestasi menyeluruh dari para pemain, official, dan penyelenggara setiap turnamen mampu mencapai sasaran yang telah ditetapkan. Perkembangan turnamen tenis meja di Nusa Tenggara Barat beberapa tahun terakhir ini sangat menunjukan peningkatan. Terbukti dengan banyaknya turnamen Tenis Meja dilaksanakan oleh klub-klub Tenis Meja. Hal ini terlihat dengan makin banyaknya kejuaraan tenis baik itu tingkat daerah Nasional maupun turnamen usia dini hingga veteran. Maka dari itu sangat dibutuhkan tenaga yang profesional untuk menjadi seorang wasit dalam memimpin pertandingan tenis meja. Untuk menjadi wasit perlu adanya pelatihan atau Penataran tingkat provinsi. Kegiatan meliputi “Pelatihan Wasit Tenis Tingkat Daerah Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat”. Kegiatan ini akan dilaksanakan di AULA Sangkareang Gubernur NTB. Penataran wasit tenis meja mendapatkan hasil yang sangat baik dari peserta. Peserta mendapatkan ilmu yang bermanfaat serta lisensi sebagai wasit tenis lisensi daerah bagi yang lulus. Sehingga mereka bisa menjadikan karir wasit tenis sebagai penghasilan dan menuju menjadi wasit Nasional atau Internasional.
Sosialisasi Olahraga Tonis Kepada Guru PJOK di Kota Mataram
Authors: Hasbi Hasbi , Isnaini Lalu Moh Yudha
Published: May 2024

Bermain dalam kehidupan manusia sudah menjadi bagian hidup yang terkadang sulit atau tidak bisa dilupakan atau ditinggalkan oleh pelakunya. Bahkan, kegiatan bermain oleh banyak orang sudah dianggap menjadi salah satu kebutuhan hidup, karena tidak hanya bagi anak-anak, tetapi orang dewasa dan orang tua pun merasa membutuhkan situasi dan aktivitas bermain dalam kehidupannya. Mereka merasa mendapatkan kesenangan atau kepuasan setelah melakukan kegiatan bermain, dapat menghilangkan kepenatan karena tugas-tugas dan pekerjaan, dan tidak sedikit yang merasakan mendapatkan kembali kesegaran jiwa dan raga. Program PKM dengan tema Sosialisasi Permainan Tonis Bagi Guru Pendidikan Jasmani di Mataram bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan permainan Tonis, Tonis merupakan cabang olahraga baru yang berasal dari Semarang Jawa Tengah. Hasil Pelatihan Tonis ini untuk meningkatkan guru pendidikan jasmani khususnya sekolah dasar dalam memahami permainan Tonis sehingga dapat menyebar luaskan ilmu dan keterampilan yang diperoleh kepada rekan sejawatnya dan anak-anak didiknya.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Mengelola Sampah Rumah Tangga Berbasis 3R Adopsi Jepang di Desa Kukuh Marga Tabanan Bali
Authors: Sudirgayasa I Gede , Syamsussabri Muhammad , Indrawan I Putu Oktap , Sulisetijono Sulisetijono
Published: May 2024

Berdasarkan hasil observasi di Banjar Dinas Tatag Desa Kukuh Marga Tabanan Bali, dapat dirangkum permasalahan terkait sampah sebagai berikut: (1) Kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat dalam menerapkan prinsip 3R (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle), (2) ketiadaan aturan yang jelas dan lengkap terkait pengelolaan sampah rumah tangga berbasis 3R, (3) ketiadaan sarana prasarana yang memadai dalam mendukung penerapan 3R, dan (4) Program terkait penerapan 3R selalu terkendala sehingga tidak berkesinambungan. Solusi yang kami tawarkan merupakan solusi yang mengadopsi dari pengelolaan sampah di Jepang sebagai berikut: (1) membuat aturan yang jelas terkait pemilahan sampah. Pembuangan sampah dibuat terjadwal yang dibedakan sesuai hari, jam, dan jenis sampahnya. Hari dan jam tertentu hanya boleh membuang sampah jenis tertentu, (2) dukungan sarana prasarana. Membuat kantong plastik khusus sampah organik, anorganik, logam/kaleng, dan kertas yang dibedakan dari warnanya. Masyarakat wajib menggunakan kantong plastik khusus ini yang nantinya dapat dibeli di koperasi PKK/desa atau minimarket terdekat. Pembangunan tempat pengumpulan sampah dari rumah tangga yang bersekat sesuai jenis sampahnya, (3) penyuluhan masyarakat terkait aturan baru pengelolaan sampah rumah tangga, (4) memfasilitasi kerja sama dengan pengepul sampah plastik, dan (5) Penempelan poster aturan 3R dan jadwal pembuangan sampah. Pelaksanaan program dilakukan secara bertahap bersama mitra sesuai alur pengelolaan sampah dalam mengatasi akar permasalahan berdasarkan solusi yang ditawarkan, antara lain: (1) pembuatan bak penampungan sampah sementara, (2) pembagian kantong sampah plastik berwarna, (3) pembuatan aturan dan poster pengelolaan sampah berbasis 3R, dan (4) sosialisasi dan uji coba ke Masyarakat mitra. Secara keseluruhan target kegiatan sudah tercapai dengan sangat baik. Terdapat kegiatan dan target luaran program pengabdian yang perlu disempurnakan untuk hasil yang optimal. Kekurangan tersebut dirangkum dalam rencana tahapan selanjutnya sebagai berikut: (1) penambahan bak sampah di 3 tempat pemandian umum yang lain serta beberapa Pura berdasarkan laporan dan permintaan warga mitra, (2) penambahan pembagian kantong plastik sampah berwarna, (3) pembuatan stiker/brosur teknis 3R untuk ditempel di masing-masing rumah warga, dan (4) pembuatan poster teknis 3R untuk ditempatkan ditempat-tempat strategis di areal desa.
Pemberdayaan Usaha Kecil Menengah (UKM) Melalui Asosiasi Pedagang Bersyari’ah Desa Pagutan Kecamatan Batukliang Kabupaten Lombok Tengah
Authors: Riswandi Dedi , Mashur Mashur , Sibawai Ahmad
Published: May 2024

Kegiatan ini menggunakan dua pendekatan yaitu pendekatan pemberdayaan dan pendampingan. Pendekatan pemberdayaan meliputi: Pemberdayaan UKM berdasarkan prinsip Syariah dalam setiap rangkaian transaksi usaha, Pemberdayaan kewirausahaan yang kreatif, inovatif dan profesional, Pemberdayaan media on-line sebagai alat promosi dalam memasarkan produk, Membentuk satu kerja sama yang baik antara pelaku UKM dan pihak lembaga keuangan. Sedangkan metode pendampingan meliputi: Pendampingan UKM dalam setiap pelaksanaan usaha, Pendampingan penguatan jaringan dalam kegiatan promosi dan pemasaran, Pendampingan dalam manajemen pengelolaan keuangan, Pendampingan kerjasama dengan lembaga keuangan maupun instansi pemerintah. Dari kegiatan Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini, dapat meningkatkan kemandirian dan motivasi kewirausahaan bagi masyarakat, bertambahnya wawasan masyarakat tentang praktik usaha dengan prinsip Syariah, peningkatan iklim usaha yang baik bagi masyarakat, ketersediaan pinjaman modal usaha bagi masyarakat untuk pengembangan usaha, penerapan dan implementasi sistem syariah dalam setiap aktivitas ekonomi, serta mampu memberikan kesejahteraan ekonomi bagi masyarakat desa Pagutan Kecamatan Batukliang Kabupaten Lombok Tengah.
Pengetahuan Triase Bagi Relawan Desa Tanggap Bencana (Destana) di Desa Beruk Jatiyoso
Authors: Proborini Christiana Arin , Yuliana Nuriyah , Estiningtyas Estiningtyas , Kusdhiarningsih Betty , Abriani Nurul Gilang
Published: May 2024

Relawan merupakan tindakan kemanusiaan yang sangat nyata. Banyak kalangan yang tertarik untuk menjadi relawan, baik itu para anak muda yang belum menamatkan pendidikan atau para orang dewasa yang sudah sukses. Para relawan tidak hanya ditempatkan di daerah bencana atau daerah konflik, tapi juga ditempatkan di daerah yang tertinggal baik dari segi fasilitas maupun segi pendidikan. Tugas menjadi seorang relawan tidaklah mudah. Seorang relawan harus memiliki keterampilan dasar. Triase adalah suatu tindakan yang sangat penting untuk pemilihan korban atau penderita berdasarkan kebutuhannya. Triase merupakan suatu keahlian yang harus dimiliki oleh tenaga pra-rumah sakit ataupun tim lapangan seperti para relawan bencana. Kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini dilakukan di desa Beruk Jatiyoso Karanganyar dengan memberikan pendidikan tentang Triase pada bencana tanah longsor pada relawan setempat. Hasil dari pendidikan kesehatan menunjukkan antusiasme yang tinggi dari responden, dibuktikan dengan banyaknya relawan yang bertanya tentang triase. Bisa disimpulkan banyak relawan mengalami kurang pengetahuan. Setelah dilakukan pendidikan tentang triase ini menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan relawan dari pengetahuan rendah 71.4% menjadi pengetahuan tinggi 100%. Relawan mengatakan memiliki pengetahuan baru yang baik dan benar, serta mampu melakukan secara mandiri apabila terjadi bencana dan alur korban bencana.
Implementasi Ecobrick di Lingkungan Pendidikan Sebagai Sarana Pengelolaan Sampah Berkelanjutan
Authors: Rancak Gendewa Tunas , Dirawan Aria
Published: May 2024

Sampah yang bersumber dari lingkungan pendidikan harus bisa dimanfaatkan kembali dalam bentuk barang lain seperti kursi atau meja dari plastik. Pemanfaatan penggunaan kembali sampah tersebut akan dilakukan dengan teknik ecobrick. Teknik ecobrick ini merupakan pemadatan sampah plastik yang dimasukkan kedalam plastik dan dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai benda layak guna. Setelah ecobrick selesai dibuat, maka tahapan berikutnya adalah pemanfaatan ecobrick sebagai bahan layak guna lagi, selain memiliki manfaat, sampah tersebut juga tidak menjadi masalah bagi lingkungan. Sampah sebagai material sisa kegiatan manusia tentu memiliki ancaman jika keberadaannya tidak dikelola dengan baik. Sampah yang dihasilkan dari kegiatan pendidikan di lingkungan yayasan pendidikan Tanfaul Anfaniyah yang mendominasi yaitu sampah plastik yang bersumber dari sisa bungkus makanan ringan atau jajanan ringan. Sampah yang dihasilkan tersebut kemudian dibakar dan tidak dikelola dengan baik sehingga sampah tersebut menjadi masalah baru bagi lingkungan. Pengabdian pengelolaan sampah dengan metode ecobrick yang telah dilakukan ini dapat membangun kesadaran siswa siswi di lingkungan yayasan pendidikan Tanfaul Ananiyah sehingga sampah yang dikelola dengan baik memiliki manfaat yang berkelanjutan dan tidak merusak lingkungan. Pose santri sasaran sosialisasi memiliki minat dan keinginan yang kuat untuk mendalami pengelolaan sampah dengan metode ecobrick, hal tersebut terlihat ketika para narasumber memberikan materi pelatihan dan ditindaklanjuti dengan diskusi-diskusi. Hasil olahan pelatihan pembuatan ecobrick ini secara umum memiliki 2 manfaat, yaitu (1). Manfaat bagi lingkungan yaitu sampah anorganik tidak lagi dikelola dan dimusnahkan dengan cara dibakar, melainkan sampah anorganik akan dibuat menjadi ecobrick, (2). Manfaat bagi siswa/yayasan yaitu sisa kegiatan dari aktivitas pembelajaran baik oleh siswa maupun guru berupa sampah organic akan bisa menghasilkan keuntungan jika ecobrick dibuat masal dan dijual belikan.
Sport Massage dengan Metode Manurak dan Teknologi Massage GUN Sebagai Peluang Enterpreneur Bagi Pemuda di Era Society 5.0
Authors: Hidayatullah Muhammad Riyan , Anam Khaerul
Published: May 2024

Keahlian sport massage sangat berpotensi menciptakan peluang kerja dalam membantu tingkat pelayanan pariwisata bagi wisatawan-wisatawan yang hendak berkunjung di Kawasan Pariwisata Super Prioritas Lombok. Sport massage metode manurak didukung dengan teknologi massage gun dapat mempermudah pekerjaan terapis dalam memberikan pelayanan terbaik kepada wisatawan. Teknologi massage gun membantu mempermudah kinerja terapis dan meminimalisir tingkat kelelahan terapis selama pelayanan massage.  Tujuan dan manfaat yang ingin dicapai secara umum adalah untuk memberikan bekal keilmuan dan pengetahuan tentang sport massage dengan metode Manurak dan Teknologi Massage Gun sebagai peluang entrepreneur Bagi Pemuda di Era Society 5.0 desa Gunung Jae Kec. Narmada Kab. Lombok Barat. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian yang dilakukan pada program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan agar terciptanya kreativitas dan kemampuan pemuda melalui 3 tahapan, yaitu: metode pelatihan, pendampingan dan evaluasi. Acara pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini sangat bermanfaat untuk para peserta, dapat dilihat dari antusias para peserta dalam mengikuti kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini. Semua peserta merespon baik dengan adanya kegiatan ini, karena mereka dapat meningkatkan skill mereka dalam bidang Sport Massage dan Sport Enterpreneurship.
Description of the process of developing a rubric specific to a learning and evaluation situation in the context of modifying learning content for secondary school students with autism spectrum disorder
Authors: Lamarche Marie-Aimée , Durand Micheline-Joanne
Published: May 2024

The development of rubrics is a complex task that requires a good knowledge of the object of evaluation and the learning level of the students for whom it is intended. From the several types of rubrics used in school environments, the analytic rubrics and developmental rubrics prove to be especially appropriate choices to guide the judgment of the evaluators. By following the research and development methodology, the designers engaged in a reflective process which, after many round trips in the formulation of criteria, scale and descriptors, led to the development, validation and implementation testing of three prototypes of analytic rubrics. The results make it possible to identify the elements to be considered in the construction of this tool for pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the first cycle of secondary school who present a great diversity of cognitive profiles.
Sequences in finite fields yielding divisors of Mersenne, Fermat and Lehmer numbers, II
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Pondicherry University, Ramasamy A. M. S.
Published: May 2024

Let $\rho$ be an odd prime $\ge 11.$ In Part I, starting from an $M$-cycle in a finite field $\mathbb{F}_\rho$, we have established how the divisors of Mersenne, Fermat and Lehmer numbers arise. The converse question is taken up in this Part with the introduction of an arithmetic function and the notion of a split-associated prime.
Task dependent coarticulation of movement sequences
Authors: Kalidindi Hari Teja , Crevecoeur Frederic
Published: May 2024

Combining individual actions into sequences is a hallmark of everyday activities. Classical theories propose that the motor system forms a single specification of the sequence as a whole, leading to coarticulation of the different elements. In contrast, recent neural recordings challenge this idea and suggest independent execution of each element specified separately. Here we show that separate or coarticulated sequences can result from the same task-dependent controller, without implying different representations in the brain. Simulations show that planning for multiple reaches simultaneously allows separate or coarticulated sequences depending on instructions about intermediate goals. Human experiments in a two-reach sequence task validated this model. Furthermore, in co- articulated sequences, the second goal influenced long-latency stretch responses to external loads applied during the first reach, demonstrating the involvement of the sensorimotor network supporting fast feedback control. Overall, our study establishes a computational framework for sequence production that highlights the importance of feedback control in this essential motor skill.
mirror determines the far posterior domain in butterfly wings
Authors: Chatterjee Martik , Yu Xin Y. , Brady Noah K. , Hatto Gabriel C. , Reed Robert D.
Published: May 2024

Insect wings, a key innovation that contributed to the explosive diversification of insects, are recognized for their remarkable variation and many splendid adaptations. Classical morphological work subdivides insect wings into several distinct domains along the antero-posterior (AP) axis, each of which can evolve relatively independently. There has been little molecular evidence, however, for AP subdivision beyond a single compartment boundary described from
Drosophila melanogaster
. Here we show that the transcription factor
mirror
acts as a selector gene to differentiate a far posterior domain in the butterfly wing, classically defined as the vannus, and has wide-ranging effects on wing shape, scale morphology, and color pattern. Our results confirm that insect wings can have more than one posterior developmental domain, and support models of how selector genes may facilitate evolutionarily individuation of distinct AP domains in insect wings. Our results also suggest that the alula, a small
mirror
-dependent structure at the base of the
D. melanogaster
wing, may be an evolutionary derivative of the vannus, and therefore that the
D. melanogaster
wing blade is a solitary remigium that represents only a fraction of the archetypal insect wing.
Cell-cycle and Age-Related Modulations of Mouse Chromosome Stiffness
Authors: Liu Ning , Qiang Wenan , Jordan Philip , Marko John F , Qiao Huanyu
Published: May 2024

Chromosome structure is complex, and many aspects of its organization remain poorly understood. Measuring chromosome stiffness offers valuable insight into their structural properties. In this study, we analyzed the stiffness of chromosomes from metaphase I (MI) and metaphase II (MII) oocytes. Our results revealed a ten-fold increase in stiffness (Young’s modulus) of MI chromosomes compared to somatic chromosomes. Furthermore, the stiffness of MII chromosomes was lower than that of MI chromosomes. We examined the role of meiosis-specific cohesin complexes in regulating chromosome stiffness. Surprisingly, chromosomes from three meiosis-specific cohesin mutants exhibited stiffness comparable to that of wild-type chromosomes, indicating that these cohesins are not the primary determinants of chromosome stiffness. Additionally, our findings revealed an age-related increase in chromosome stiffness in MI oocytes. Since aging is associated with elevated levels of DNA damage, we investigated the impact of etoposide-induced DNA damage on oocyte chromosome stiffness and found that it led to a reduction in MI chromosome stiffness. Overall, our study underscores the dynamic and cyclical nature of chromosome stiffness, modulated by both the cell cycle and age-related factors.
Association between morning/evening chronotype and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in Chilean female university students
Authors:   ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Escuela de Medicina, Arriagada Grant Daniela Viviana
Published: May 2024

INTRODUCCIÓN: El vínculo entre la nutrición y el ritmo circadiano representa un novedoso enfoque en el estudio de la obesidad y sus comorbilidades. Dentro de los mecanismos que subyacen a la crononutrición, se han identificado diferentes patrones de temporalidad en actividades diarias que potencialmente perturban el ritmo de los relojes internos, tales como el uso habitual de la luz artificial, los variados horarios universitarios/laborales y los patrones de ingesta irregular/tardía. Las conductas relacionadas con la temporalidad del ciclo comida/ayuno, así como sueño/vigilia permiten definir diferentes categorías de cronotipos (“matutino” o “vespertino”, también denominados “alondra” o “búho”). OBJETIVO: Evaluar la asociación entre cronotipo matutino-vespertino y adherencia a la dieta mediterránea en estudiantes universitarias chilenas. SUJETOS Y METODOLOGÍA: Estudio de corte transversal que incluyó 215 estudiantes universitarias chilenas (18-52 años). Se aplicaron dos cuestionarios de cronotipo: “Cuestionario de Cronotipos de Múnich (MCTQ) y “Cuestionario Matutino/Vespertino” (MEQ). Para evaluar la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea, se utilizó el cuestionario de 14 ítems “Índice Chileno de Dieta Mediterránea” (IDM-Chile). Se obtuvieron mediciones antropométricas auto reportadas para determinar el estado nutricional. Las asociaciones se evaluaron mediante regresión lineal ajustadas por edad e IMC. RESULTADOS: Se observó una asociación significativa entre categorías MEQ de cronotipo matutino/vespertino y el puntaje IDM-Chile ajustando por edad e IMC. Las estudiantes con cronotipo matutino presentaron en promedio 1,24 puntos más en puntaje de IDM-Chile en comparación con las de cronotipo vespertino (IC95%: 0,18-2,31; p= 0,022). Esta diferencia fue debida principalmente a una mayor ingesta de verduras (OR = 7,1; IC95% 1,6-31,7; p= 0,010) y frutas (OR = 4,8; IC95% 1,2-19,7; p= 0,031). CONCLUSIÓN: Las estudiantes universitarias Chilenas con cronotipo matutino tienen mayor puntaje de adherencia a la dieta mediterránea en comparación con las de cronotipo vespertino, especialmente reflejado en una mayor ingesta de frutas y verduras.
Potencial energético e tratamento sustentável dos resíduos sólidos urbanos: estudo na macrorregião do Maciço de Baturité-Ceará
Authors: Sampaio Paulo Ricardo Matos , Pinto Olienaide Ribeiro de Oliveira , Fonseca Aluísio Marques da , Alcócer Juan Carlos Alvarado
Published: May 2024

O maior consumo de produtos implica em uma alta geração de resíduos. No Brasil, uma quantidade considerável de resíduos sólidos urbanos ainda é disposta de forma inadequada (lixões e aterro controlado). Em países desenvolvidos, muitas tecnologias são empregadas visando ao reaproveitamento energético dos resíduos sólidos urbanos, dessa forma, garante-se uma destinação adequada a eles, além de geração de energia elétrica. Para a região do Maciço de Baturité, localizada no estado do Ceará, estima-se uma geração crescente de resíduos, que poderiam ser reaproveitados energeticamente. Assim, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar um estudo do potencial energético e tratamento sustentável dos resíduos sólidos urbanos na macrorregião do Maciço de Baturité a fim de verificar a possibilidade da implantação de uma usina de recuperação energética de resíduos sólidos urbanos a partir do seu tratamento térmico. Os resultados obtidos a partir de dois cenários demonstraram que a implantação da usina é viável economicamente, a qual pode gerar de eletricidade, 21.384,10 kWh e 26.783,31 kWh. Quanto à análise da emissão de gases de efeito estufa, para os cenários analisados, o cenário de reciclagem e aterro sanitário apresentou a maior emissão líquida de gases de efeito estufa. Já para o cenário de reciclagem e tratamento térmico, as emissões foram menores. Considerando que 100% dos resíduos receberam tratamento térmico, o resultado líquido de emissões de gases de efeito estufa apresentou valor intermediário. Esse estudo pode fomentar o interesse dos gestores municipais em relação ao aproveitamento energético dos resíduos sólidos urbanos.
Indicadores da gestão socioambiental: revisão sistemática de literatura
Authors: Santos Francisco Arapiraca dos , Amorim Ricardo José Rocha , Amorim Dinani Gomes , Figueiredo Junior Agnaldo Lima de , Leite Elidinaldo da Silva
Published: May 2024

A adoção de ESG no Brasil e a frequente alocação de recursos requer mecanismos de gestão da área socioambiental, o estudo busca identificar o que é, e qual a aplicação dos indicadores da gestão socioambiental. Assim, os problemas que se apresentam são: O que é um indicador da gestão socioambiental? E tem por objetivo geral o levantamento e análise do conceito de indicador da gestão socioambiental adotado no Brasil, pelos órgãos governamentais e empresas, bem como a sua aplicação, constatando a existência de padrões e metodologias uniformes. Com critério metodológico, foi aplicada a metodologia da revisão sistemática literária sobre o problema da pesquisa, com os métodos exploratório e descritivo, que terá uma abordagem quali-quantitativa dos dados coletados sobre o tema. Como uso da ferramenta de planejamento, coleta e organização dos dados, foi utilizado o software da (State of The Art Through Systematic Review – START). Assim, sendo elencados diversos conceitos, com correlação e análise dos conteúdos, foi elaborado um conceito, englobando os entendimentos sobre os indicadores da gestão socioambiental, revisto no estado da arte.
Deep Neck Space Infection among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Jayaramaiah Samatha Kempalli , Vide Deepthi Elikoranta , Vilas Rani
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Deep Neck Space Infections (DNSI) were first described by Galen in the second century. They refer to infections of potential spaces and fascial planes of the neck and are a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. Additionally, the presence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) increases the possibility of life-threatening complications. Aim: To compare the clinical characteristics, bacteriological spectrum, aetiological aspects, biochemical parameters, treatment protocol, complications, and mortality rate among diabetic and non diabetic patients with DNSIs. Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru, Karnataka, India from January 2022 to December 2022. 52 patients with DNSIs were grouped into diabetics and non diabetics. The age group of the patients included in the study was 18-65 years. A detailed history, clinical examination, haematological investigations, and Contrast-enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) were performed. Patients were either treated conservatively or underwent incision and drainage, depending on the presentation. The data obtained were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Results: The age range was 18 to 65 years, with a mean age of 51 years (51.35±13.46 years) in the diabetic group and 37 years (37.9±13.2 years) in the non diabetic group. Patients were divided into 26 (50%) diabetics and 26 (50%) non diabetics. Of the 52 patients, 34 (65.3%) were males and 18 (34.7%) were females. Multiple space involvement was present in eight patients among the diabetic group and three patients in the non diabetic group. Odontogenic infections constituted the leading foci in 17 (65.4%) of diabetics and 13 (50%) of non diabetics. In diabetics, 12 (46%) patients had high levels (>6.5%) of HbA1c, and Klebsiella was the causative organism in 9 (39%). A total of 23 (88.5%) diabetic patients underwent incision and drainage, while 13 (50%) non diabetic patients were treated conservatively. Among the diabetics, 21 (80.8%) patients had a hospital stay of >7 days, 7 (27%) patients had complications, and the mortality rate was observed in 5 (19.2%) patients. Conclusion: The study emphasises a definitive association of DM in the occurrence of DNSIs. Hence, the need for early detection and treatment of primary infections is highlighted, insisting on appropriate management of blood sugar levels.
Maternal Oral Health Education for Predicting Early Childhood Caries among Preschool Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Saxena Vrinda , Datla Asmita , Deheriya Manish , Shoukath Saina , Tiwari Nandani , Bhargava Ankita
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a pressing public health issue in preschool-aged children. Preventive guidelines have not significantly reduced ECC incidence. Maternal education programmes have been proposed as interventions, but systematic reviews on their effectiveness are scarce. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of oral health education programmes for mothers in preventing ECC. Materials and Methods: Eight eligible Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) were identified through searches in the Cochrane Oral Health Group’s Trial Register, PubMed, and Google Scholar, as well as manual review of references from Englishonly studies. The interventions targeted mothers starting from 12 weeks of pregnancy onwards, with the exclusion of treatment-based methods, pharmacological interventions, and post-pregnancy programmes. The primary outcome assessed was ECC incidence, analysed following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. Participants exclusively received oral health educational programmes designed to prevent ECC in their children, highlighting the importance of early preventive measures during pregnancy. Results: Global studies varied in interventions and outcomes. A study from Brazil showed no reduction in ECC, while a study from Uganda reported reduced dental caries. Another study from Australia demonstrated a significant reduction in severe ECC. Risk of bias analysis revealed that five studies had a low risk of bias while one study had an unclear risk of bias. Moderate risk of bias was found in one study. Conclusion: Evidence suggests a positive impact of maternal education on ECC prevention, supporting tailored programmes for mothers with lower education. The overall recommendation strength is modest due to intervention variations and limited trials. Tailored educational programmes for mothers, especially those with lower education levels, should be integrated into maternal and child health services to effectively address social determinants of oral health.
A Cross-sectional Study on Neuroimaging in Epilepsy: Diagnostic Value of T2 Relaxometry in Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Authors: Misbah Iffath , Shalika Jasmine , Fathima Shazia , Natarajan Paarthipan
Published: May 2024

Introduction: The use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) T2 relaxometry and spectroscopy has added new dimensions to the imaging of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE). Advanced techniques like MRI diffusion and MRI perfusion are new additions to the MRI protocol for epilepsy. Aim: To study the diagnostic value of T2 relaxation time in Electroencephalogram (EEG) confirmed seizure cases. Materials and Methods: A single-centre, cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, from December 2020 to November 2022 at a tertiary care hospital. All patients were subjected to MRI with a special epilepsy protocol and T2 relaxometry. Hippocampal T2 relaxation values for each slice were measured by placing a Region of Interest (ROI) on the representative image obtained from the T2 relaxometry sequence, focusing on the hippocampus in both the control and study groups. The control group (n=30) consisted of healthy volunteers, whereas the case group (n=36) comprised patients presenting with a history of seizures with positive MRI and EEG findings. Mean T2 relaxation time was calculated in each ROI, and an average was derived. Mean and Standard Deviation (SD) were calculated for the continuous variables, while ratios and proportions were calculated for the categorical variables. To determine the association of T2 relaxometry values in the study and control groups, an unpaired t-test was used. Results: The mean age of participants was 25.14±9.35 years (ranging from 9 to 51 years). The male-to-female ratio was 1.25:1. Hippocampal atrophy (32 out of 36 cases) and T2 signal alteration (30 out of 36 cases) were the most commonly identified features in Mesial Temporal Sclerosis (MTS). MRI without T2 relaxometry had a sensitivity of 94%. In two cases, where only mild hippocampal atrophy was identified in the conventional MRI sequence, making the diagnosis dubious, T2 relaxometry revealed increased T2 relaxation time in the head of the hippocampus and guided a proper diagnosis. EEG was able to lateralise seizures in 8 out of 13 right MTS cases (61.5%), 10 out of 17 left MTS cases (58.9%), and 5 out of 6 cases of bilateral MTS (83%). Conclusion: T2 relaxometry allows quantification of hippocampal signal intensity, allowing the detection of even subtle changes in signal intensity that are difficult to perceive by visual assessment.
The Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Performance through Competence in Rattan Handicraft SMEs
Authors: Setiani . , Sudarmiatin . , Bidin Rosmiza
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation to performance with competence as mediation. This quantitative study was conducted at Rattan Handicraft MSMEs in Gresik Regency, East Java, Indonesia. The sampling technique used census/full sampling with a sample of 82 MSME employees. The data analysis method uses Path analysis through several stages, including linearity assumption, measurement model test (outer model), structural model test (inner model), and hypothesis testing. The results of this study indicate an influence between entrepreneurial orientation and competence, the influence between entrepreneurial orientation on performance, and the influence between competence on performance, and competence can mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and performance. The practical contribution of this research is that it can Business development strategies as well as manpower development in MSMEs. The implications of this research can bring a deeper understanding of the dynamics involved in achieving performance excellence in the context of business and development strategies that can increase the success of MSMEs in achieving goals.
Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Teachers’ Technology Proficiency and Instructional Module Writing Ability in the New Normal
Authors: Alcaide Ayen E. , Blancia Maylin M.
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to determine the association between the technology proficiency and instructional module writing ability of TLE teachers as well as determining which of the indicators of the TLE teachers’ technology proficiency significantly influence their instructional module writing ability during the new normal learning modality at Molopolo National High School, Davao del Sur. This study used the non-experimental quantitative research design utilizing the descriptive-correlational method. The questionnaire was validated, and a convenience sampling procedure was done. The 100 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) teachers from the Grades 7, 8, and 9 are the study's respondents. Findings of this study resulted that the TLE teachers manifest a strong technology proficiency in the new normal as well as the TLE teachers manifest a strong instructional module writing ability in the new normal. Correlational findings showed that there is a strong significant positive correlation between the technology proficiency and instructional module writing ability of TLE teachers in the new normal learning environment. Furthermore, the regression analysis resulted that all of the indicators of TLE teacher’ technology proficiency significantly influenced their instructional module writing ability during the new normal learning modality.
Phyto-constituents of the Dichloromethane Extracts of the Bulbs of Selected Genera in the Family Amaryllidaceae
Authors: Bassey Margaret Emmanuel , Johnny Imoh Imeh , Iwu Ogechi Queeneth , Umoh Omodot Timothy , Ochuko Augustine Ogenekevwe
Published: May 2024

The analysis of phytoconstituents present in the dichloromethane extract of the bulb of Hippeastrum vittatum (L’Her.) Herb., Proiphys amboinensis (L.) Herb., Urceolina amazonica (Linden) Christenh. & Byng., Hymenocallis littoralis (Jacq.) Salisb., Crinum jagus (J. Thomps.) Dandy and Zephyranthes carinata Herb. by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectometry (GC-MS) analysis was carried out using standard methods. The Results of the GC-MS analysis of Hippeastrum vittatum, Proiphys amboinensis, Urceolina amazonica, Hymenocallis littoralis, Crinum jagus and Zephyranthes carinata revealed the presence of 50, 66, 61, 57, 56 and 61 peaks indicating the presence of the number of phytochemical constituents respectively. Phytol was present in Hymennocallis littoralis (0.41%) and Urceolina amazonica (0.79%) only. N-hexadecanoic acid, Di mevalonic acid lactone, Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester and Stigmasterol were present in all. Apiol and Xanthoxylin were absent in H. littoralis and P. amboniensis respectively. Oleic acid was present in Z. carinata (2.01%), P. amboniensis (1.85%) and U. amazonica (2.03%). Sakuranin was found in H. littoralis (3.42%), C. jagus (1.38%) and U. amazonica (4.43%). Linoleic acid ethyl ester was present in P. amboniensis (1.49%), U. amazonica (0.16%), H. littoralis (11.91%)  and Z. carinata (0. 8 8%).  The major components that delimited the species were as follows; In Hymenocallis littoralis was Liriodendromin (14.03%), Linoleic acid ethyl ester (11.91%) and Ethyl oleate (9.38%); in Zephranthes carinata; Phthalic acid, 4-methoxybenzyl methyl ester (15.34%) Gatanthamine, 3-O-acetyl-1, 2, dihydro (8.87%) Stigmasterol (5.87%); in Hippeastrum vittatum; N-benzyl-2-[1-(4-methoxyl-phenyl 1) – 1 H-tetrazo (14.94%),  Benzaminde, 2-amino-N-(4-ethoxyphenyl) (12.65%) and  1-(5-methyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-phenyl propane (10.49%); in Crinum jagus; 2H-1-Benzopyran-7-ol, 3,4-dihydro-3-(2-hyrdo) (19.87%),  Benzamide, 2-amino-N- (4-ethoxyphenyl) (9.92%) and Stigmasterol (4.04%); in Proiphys amboniensis; Gamma-sitosterol (16.98%), Stigmasterol (11.49%) and N-Hexadecanoic acid(5.05%); in U. amazonica; 3-Furanacetic acid, 4-hexyl-2, 5-dihydro-2, 5 (12.73%), Benzamide, 2-amino-N- (4-ethoxyphenyl) (8.18%) and Phenyl, 2-(3,4-dihydro 2-methoxyl-2H-1-benzopy) (6.40%). The presence of various bioactive compounds may be responsible for the application of these species in the treatment and management of various ailments in folklore medicine. However, in vitro and in vivo studies, isolation of individual phytoconstituents and their mechanism of action may proceed to find a novel drug or lead compound for use as medicine.
Effect of the Oligosaccharid Fraction of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum on the Activity of Phenolic Metabolism Enzymes in Cotton Leaves
Authors: Bla N’goran Ahou Régine Epouse , Laurent N’cho Achi , François Konan Yao Kouakou , Hilaire Kouakou Tanoh , Daouda Kone
Published: May 2024

The synthesis of secondary metabolites, notably phenolic compounds, is part of the plant's defense reactions. The enzymes of phenolic metabolism can constitute a parameter of measurement of the defense of the plants. The aim of this work is to evaluate the activity of phenolic metabolism enzymes and an antioxidant enzyme after treatment of cotton plants with a fungal elicitor. Cotton plants obtained from the cultivar Y764AG3 were treated with the oligosaccharide fraction (FOS) of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Vasinfectum (FOV). The extraction of the enzymes is carried out cold by grinding the leaves in extraction buffer in the presence of PVP (0.5 %) and 0.1 M sodium phosphate buffer. The supernatant obtained after centrifugation of the filtrate was purified with Dowex-2 in order to obtain the purified enzymatic fraction. This fraction was used for the determination of enzyme activity by reading the absorbances. The results showed that the activity of ammonia-lyase activity was higher in the treated plants than in the control. This reflects an increase in the biosynthesis of phenolic compounds in the treated plants. On the other hand, oxidoreductase activity was higher in control plants than in treated plants. This indicates a decrease in the degradation of phenolic compounds in the treated plants. This study revealed the existence of an active phenolic metabolism in the FOS-treated plants. Thus defence mechanisms are activated in plants treated with the oligosaccharide fraction of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Vasinfectum.
Comparative Study on Anti-Diabetic Activity of Momordica charantia and Psidium guajava
Authors: Madhavi Pillalamarri , Niharika D. , Niharika B. , Ali Marfat , Islam Saidul , Ramya C.
Published: May 2024

Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterised by decreased insulin signalling and persistent hyperglycaemia. The most frequent progression of diabetes is known as diabetes mellitus which is defined as persistent hyperglycaemia brought on by either peripheral insulin resistance or impaired pancreatic β cell production of insulin. This condition is caused by the disruptions in the digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins which are caused by defects in the production, release and regulation of insulin. The breakdown of carbohydrates is significantly aided by the intestinal digestive enzymes α-glucosidase and α-amylase. One type of antidiabetic treatment is to lower the blood glucose levels after a meal by blocking the enzymes α-glucosidase and α-amylase. This could be a key tactic in blood glucose control. When compared to other commercial pharmaceuticals used to treat diabetes, herbal treatments are thought to be more in harmony with the human body and to have less harmful side effects. This herbal remedy is reasonably priced as well. The aim of the  current study is to compare the anti- diabetic activity of the methanolic extracts of Momordica charantia and Psidium guajava. The methods used in the determination of invitro antidiabetic activity are alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase inhibitory assays. In the current study, when compared the individual inhibition activity of Momordica charantia and Psidium guajava on the intestinal enzymes (alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase), Momordica charantia has the highest inhibition that is 79.83% at 0.8 mL concentration while the Psidium guajava has shown only 70.58% inhibition at 0.8 mL concentration. Which suggests that the presence of bio active compounds may be responsible for the plants many medicinal uses, including the treatment of diabetes.
An Investigation into the Level of Financial Literacy among Women in Rural and Urban Areas of Erode District
Authors: Priyadharshini R. , Vakayil Dr. Sunil
Published: May 2024

The present study focuses the financial literacy of rural and urban areas women in Erode district. In the volatile economy, financial literacy is very important role in every individuals life especially women. The low level of financial literacy cannot be able to know about the financial services provided by bank. This study reveals that with sample size of 40, rural and urban area women are how they financially strong and discriminated rural and urban women who mostly aware in traditional financial products. In this survey used primary and secondary data. The statistical tools used like percentage analysis, descriptive analysis and ANOVA.
Social group norms, school norms, and children's aggressive intentions
Authors: Nipedal Christian , Nesdale Drew , Killen Melanie
Published: March 2010

This study examined whether the effect of social group norms on 7‐ and 10‐year‐old children's aggression can be moderated or extinguished by contrary school norms. Children (n=384) participated in a simulation in which they were assigned membership in a social group for a drawing competition against an outgroup. Participants learnt that their group had a norm of inclusion, exclusion, or exclusion‐plus‐relational aggression, toward non‐group members, and that the school either had a norm of inclusion, or no such norm. Findings indicated that group norms influenced the participants' direct and indirect aggressive intentions, but that the school norm moderated the group norm effect, with the school's norm effect tending to be greater for indirect vs. direct aggression, males vs. females, and younger vs. older participants. Discussion focused on how school norms can be developed, endorsed, and presented so that they have their most lasting effect on children. Aggr. Behav. 36:195–204, 2010. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Whiteness at work in vocational training in Australia
Authors: Shore Sue
Published: March 2010

This chapter explores how sociohistorical, occupational, and organizational discourses structure vocational opportunity in racialized ways and how this manifests in the everyday practices of vocational educators. The findings pose challenges for the content of undergraduate programs for vocational educators.
Does modified interpretation bias influence automatic avoidance behaviour?
Authors: Lange Wolf‐Gero , Salemink Elske , Windey Ine , Keijsers Ger P. J. , Krans Julie , Becker Eni S. , Rinck Mike
Published: March 2010

Cognitive bias modification (CBM) studies suggest a causal role of interpretation biases in the aetiology and maintenance of Social Anxiety Disorder. However, it is unknown if the effects of induced biases transfer to behaviour. In two analogue studies, behavioural changes in response to aversive and positive stimuli were measured after the induction of positive and negative interpretation biases in ‘averagely anxious’ participants. Responses to emotional multi‐facial displays (‘crowds’) were measured using an indirect Approach–Avoidance Task (AAT). The crowds comprised different ratios of either neutral and angry faces or happy and angry faces. In Experiment 1, negatively trained participants (NETs) showed a faster avoidance response for the neutral–angry crowds when the number of angry pictures in the crowd increased. This response pattern resembles the one previously found in socially anxious individuals. Experiment 2 replicated the effect of the cognitive bias manipulation on conceptually comparable material, but did not show transfer to the behavioural task. These studies add to the body of knowledge regarding successful modification of interpretive bias and generalizability to a behavioural task. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Metacognitive beliefs increase vulnerability to rumination
Authors: Moulds Michelle L. , Yap Carol S. L. , Kerr Emma , Williams Alishia D. , Kandris Eva
Published: March 2010

Metacognitive beliefs about the benefits of rumination are associated with rumination and depression; however, the direction of these relationships remains unclear. Two experiments examined whether individuals with high positive beliefs about rumination engaged in more rumination following a laboratory‐based stressor than individuals with low levels of such beliefs. In Study 1, participants with high levels of positive beliefs reported more rumination following receipt of negative feedback on a forced‐failure anagram task. In Study 2, participants with high levels of positive beliefs reported more rumination compared to participants with low levels of positive beliefs, regardless of whether they received negative feedback, positive feedback or no feedback on their performance. Our findings demonstrate the importance of positive beliefs about rumination, and highlight the utility of treatment approaches that aim to reduce rumination by targeting such unhelpful metacognitive beliefs. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.