bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Who's holding the trauma? RE-ACT: increasing prison officer insights and reducing violence in prisons
Authors: Parrett Natalie , Bull Elinor
Published: March 2024

According to Ministry of Justice data, violence in prisons in England and Wales is increasing. It is important to consider the impact that exposure to violent incidents can have on prison officers involved. An exposure which could influence how an individual will respond to future violent incidents. Every relational interaction can be therapeutic, and empowering, or destructive, and lead to a sense of hopelessness. To increase an understanding in prison officers' decision-making when responding to violence, the authors have developed a workshop (named RE-ACT) to increase awareness around decision-making when responding to violence. These psychologically underpinned, trauma-aware reflective workshops explore decision-making during violent incidents and are co-delivered by psychologists and security managers/operational staff. This article will discuss the rationale, development, design, delivery, and evaluation, of the workshops.
Eficacia ecográfica en el diagnóstico de pancreatitis en perros de la consulta clínica diaria
Authors: Jiménez González Marco Xavier , Armas Ariza Juan Carlos
Published: March 2024

Introducción:   la ecografía es una técnica asequible y no invasiva que proporciona información importante sobre el parénquima de los órganos y las estructuras adyacentes. Es una herramienta esencial en el diagnóstico de los trastornos pancreáticos y proporciona un pronóstico rápido. Cada vez se estudian nuevas técnicas para complementar la información obtenida por el ultrasonido convencional y contribuir a una mejor calidad diagnóstica. La pancreatitis es una condición inflamatoria del páncreas, cuyas causas y fisiopatología siguen siendo poco conocidas. Objetivo:  evaluar la efectividad ecográfica en el diagnóstico de pancreatitis en perros de la consulta clínica diaria.  Metodología: la investigación es de carácter No Experimental / Descriptiva de tipo transversal, utilizando análisis estadístico chi2, para dos variables con escalas de medición de 31 caninos, con métodos de diagnóstico ecográficos y test de cPL. Resultados: los resultados de este análisis de 31 muestras indican que tanto la evaluación ecográfica de la rama derecha, como la de la rama izquierda del páncreas han demostrado ser efectivas en la detección de pancreatitis, con porcentajes de positividad del 58,83% y 61,29%, respectivamente. Conclusión: en resumen, los resultados de este estudio con 31 muestras sugieren que tanto la evaluación ecográfica de la rama derecha como la de la rama izquierda del páncreas son eficaces en la detección de pancreatitis. Es destacable que existe una fuerte concordancia entre las muestras positivas identificadas mediante la evaluación ecográfica de ambas ramas y los resultados positivos obtenidos mediante el test cPL. Área de la ciencia: Medicina Veterinaria.
El periodismo científico como eje de formación en la educación superior de Ecuador
Authors: Vásconez Merino Galo Xavier , Bravo Mancero Julio Adolfo , Zavala Enríquez Jenny Maribel , Rodríguez Galán Andrés Leandro
Published: March 2024

Introducción: El periodismo científico es un área de especialización que se ocupa de la divulgación de la ciencia, en medios masivos, a partir de un proceso serio de investigación. Objetivos: El objetivo de este documento es identificar el periodismo como eje de formación en la educación superior de Ecuador. Metodología: Es un estudio de campo que utilizó herramientas metodológicas de tipo cuantitativo (encuesta) y cualitativo (entrevista y análisis de contenido) para la recogida de la información, en las carreras de Comunicación Social de las universidades: Nacional de Chimborazo, Estatal de Bolívar, Técnica de Cotopaxi y Técnica de Ambato, y en los medios masivos de la región. Resultados: Los resultados evidenciaron que la enseñanza-aprendizaje en periodismo científico le resta camino por andar, por la ausencia de una asignatura específica o por crear vínculos con organismos especializados en ciencia para sumar esfuerzos y que esto redunde en la importancia del área de especialización. Conclusiones: No existe un antecedente investigativo sobre la temática que exponga con precisión si la universidad ecuatoriana y en concreto las Instituciones de Educación Superior del centro del país forman estudiantes desde ejes de especialización. Además, expone la proximidad a esta temática de los docentes como pieza clave en la enseñanza de periodismo científico en las carreras de Comunicación Social. Área de estudio general: comunicación. Área de estudio específica: periodismo. Tipo de estudio: original.
Filosofi Dalam Mitor Kehamilan Perempuan Minangkabau
Authors: Marwati Sofia , Revita Ike
Published: March 2024

Salah satu ciri khas yang melekat dalam masyarakat Minangkabau adalah edukasi via mitos. Meskipun dianggap sebagai sesuatu yang tidak perlu dipercayai, mitos dinilai cukup berhasil dalam meyakinkan masyarakat untuk sesuatu yang berisfat boleh dan tidak. Salah satunya adalah yang terkait dengan kehamilan. Ada beberapa mitos yang dipatuhi dan di implementasikan masyarakat Minangkabau terkait perempuan yang sedang hamil.Tulisan ini mencoba melihat bagaimana mitos dalam perspektif filsafat dalam temalinya dengan perempuan hamil. Ada dua tujuan penulisan artikel ini,yakni untuk mengindentifikasi mitos yang terkait dengan perempuan hamil dan hubungannya dengan filsafat. Penelitian dilakukan di Nagari Singkarak di Sumatera Barat.Pengambilan data dilakukan menggunakan metode observasi, teknik wawancara, rekam, dan catat. Analisis dilakukan menggunakan teori Suyami (1990)Â (Navies, 2017). Hasil analisis dipaparkan secara naratif. Ditemukan sembilan bentuk mitos dalam hubungannya dengan perempuan hamil di Minangkabau. Dalam mitos ini terkandung filosofi agar perempuan hamil benar-benar dijaga agar terlahir bayi yang sehat dan selamat.
The Effect of Translation Technique to Its Quality at The Holy Book of Indonesian Moslem Society
Authors: Gunawan Fahmi
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji pengaruh teknik penerjemahan terhadap kualitas penerjemahan alquran yang dilakukan oleh Tim Kementerian Agama RI. Sumber data penelitian berasalÂ  dari alquran android hasil terjemahan Tim Kementerian Agama. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan caraÂ  menyimak hasil terjemahan alquran, FGD, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa teknik penerjemahan sangat mempengaruhi kualitas terjemahan. Penggunaan teknik modulasi dalam penerjemahan alquranÂ  membuat aspek keakuratanÂ  menjadiÂ  sangat baik, namun kurang berterima dalam bahasa sasaran.
Critical Study of Business Competition Supervisory Commission’s Authority in Handling Business Competition Violations
Authors: Latif Inas Sofia , Pangestu Ilham Aji , Fadhlillah Muhammad Rizqi
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study is to criticize the authority of the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) in overcoming and resolving business competition violations. The authority in question is regulated in Law Number 5 of 1999 concerning the Prohibition of Monopoly Practices and Unfair Business Competition (Business Competition Law) jo. Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation. According to the provisions of laws and regulations, KPPU acts as an independent state auxilary organ. At the practical level, KPPU exercises the authority to investigate, prosecute, and decide. Normative legal research is used by researchers to answer related problems through a legal approach and a comparative approach with literature study methods. The results showed that the implementation of KPPU's authority in handling business competition violations can be said to be still not optimal. Researchers suggest that the ideal authority policy in handling business competition violations can refer to several countries that have similar business competition law enforcement agencies by making adjustments to business competition conditions in Indonesia.
Kedudukan Sertifikat Merek Bagi Perlindungan Badan Usaha Mikro Kecil Dan Menengah
Authors: Pertiwi Dian Eka , Tarina Dwi Desi Yayi
Published: March 2024

Pendaftaran merek dagang yang menjadi salah satu ciri khas UMKM seringkali diabaikan oleh para pelaku usahanya. Terjadinya peningkatan pendaftaran merek dagang masih tidak sebanding dengan jumlah UMKM yang ada. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kedudukan sertifikat merek bagi perlindungan badan Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah sehingga mendukung perlunya bagi setiap pelaku Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah segera mendaftarkan merek dagangnya agar memperoleh perlindungan berdasarkan Undang-Undang yang berlaku. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian yuridis empiris dengan meneliti bahan hukum sekunder yang didukung dengan hasil wawancara serta pendekatan perundang-undangan. Kedudukan sertifikat merek penting adanya untuk memberikan perlindungan hukum atas merek dagang pelaku UMKM yang sudah terdaftar. Pemerintah melakukan berbagai upaya untuk terus mendorong pelaku UMKM dalam hal mendaftarkan merek dagangnya seperti mengadakan program pendaftaran merek secara gratis hingga memberikan biaya pendaftaran yang lebih murah bagi UMKM.
Kelembagaan Lokal Masyarakat Suku Maybrat Kampung Kamisabe Dalam Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Hutan
Authors: Irnawati Inawati , Ohorella Syarif , Nurhidaya Nurhidaya
Published: March 2024

Sistem pengusahaan Hutan Alam dalam prakteknya, masyarakat memiliki perangkat hukum yaitu berupa aturan-aturan adat yang sangat baik dalam mengatur status penguasaan/kepemilikkan lahan hutan, sampai dengan mengelola hasil-hasil tanaman ”tertentu” yang diusahakannya.  Di Kampung Kamisabe Distrik Muswaren, untuk status kepemilikan sumberdaya lahan di hutan Alam, sejak dulu telah diatur secara adat berdasarkan masing-masing kelompok marga atau yang yakni suatu kesatuan  kekerabatan masyarakat yang terdiri dari beberapa rumah tangga dengan memakai nama keluarga berupa marga yang sama di dalam suatu wilayah perkampungan.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk Mengkaji bentuk dan peran kelembagaan adat masyarakat dalam mengatur dan mengelola sumberdaya hutan.  Mengidentifikasi faktor yang mempengaruhi keberlanjutan sistem Kelembagaan Adat dalam pengelolaan Sumberdaya Hutan. Penelitian ini di rancang dengan menggunakan metode studi kasus dengan beberapa teknik pengumpulan data yakni melalui : Wawancara individual (individual interview), pengamatan terlibat (participant observation), dan diskusi kelompok terfokus (focused group discussion). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Masyarakat Kampung Kamisabe memiliki sistem kekerabatan masyarakat yang terdiri dari kesatuan-kesatuan geneologis yang berperan dalam pengaturan pengelolaan sumberdaya hutan termasuk Tanah dan Air didasarkan pada teritorial geneologis. Pengelolaan hasil-hasil Hutan diatur melalui sistem Kelembagaan Adat yang berlaku di wilayah Kelembagaan Adat yang diselenggarakan oleh Kepala Pemerintah Kelembagaan Adat dan para dewan Kelembagaan Adat kampung melalui musyawarah Kelembagaan Adat di tingkat Kampung.
Aktivitas Antagonistik Endofit Fusarium solani EnI dari Bunga Bawang Dayak terhadap Aspergillus flavus, Kontaminan dari Kacang Kedelai
Authors: Sari Noorkomala , Rizali Akhmad , Aziza Noor Laili
Published: March 2024

Cendawan endofit merupakan salah satu agen pengendali biologi yang akhir akhir ini dilaporkan kemampuanya dalam melindungi tanaman dari stres lingkungan baik serangan hama dan penyakit. Cendawan endofit Fusarium solani EnI telah diisolasi dari bunga tanaman obat Bawang Dayak di wilayah lingkungan lahan basah Kalimantan Selatan dapat digunakan sebagai pengendali pertumbuhan patogen tanaman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan antagonisme cendawan endofit dari bunga bawang dayak, yaitu Fusarium solani EnI serta terhadap cendawan Aspergillus flavus yang mengkontaminasi kacang kedelai. Parameter pengamatan penelitian ini, daya hambat cendawan endofit ke Fusarium solani En1 menggunakan metode dual culture. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya ragam persen daya hambat cendawan endofit F.solani EnI terhadap cendawan kontaminan kacang kedelai A.flavus secara in vitro pada tiga media tumbuh, yaitu pada media PDA sebesar 36,67%, media kedelai sebesar 31,19%, dan media jagung sebesar 25%.
ISOLASI DAN KARAKTERISASI MORFOLOGI BAKTERI DEKOMPOSER LIMBAH KULIT UDANG DAN LIMBAH KELAPA
Authors: Rahman Arief , Rusmini Rusmini , Daryono Daryono
Published: March 2024

Konsep pertanian berkelanjutan adalah dengan memanfaatkan bahan-bahan alami atau organik dan mikroorgansime sebagai dekomposer dan penyedia unsur hara bagi tanaman. Limbah-limbah seperti limbah udang dan kelapa merupakan bahan alami yang bisa menjadi aktivator alami pengurai bahan organik atau sebagai bahan pengomposan. Limbah tersebut berpeluang untuk menghasilkan bakteri positif untuk pengurai bahan organik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengisolasi dan mengidentifikasi karakteristik morfologi bakteri pada limbah kulit udang dan limbah kelapa. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Laboratorium Agronomi Jurusan Perkebunan Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Samarinda dari bulan Juli sampai dengan September 2022. Isolasi bakteri dilakukan dengan metode serial dilution kemudian ditumbuhkan di media NA (Nutrient Agar) menggunakan metode spread plate. Identifikasi bakteri dilakukan dengan mengamati morfologi koloni. Isolat yang berhasil diperoleh sebanyak 44 isolat bakteri dengan isolat bakteri terbanyak berada pada perlakuan A2L2 sebanyak 9 isolat bakteri. Berdasarkan karakteristik morfologi bakteri isolat bakteri yang diperoleh termasuk ke dalam kelompok genus Bacillus dan Pseudomonas.
Utilization of Azolla Pinnata as Compost Fertilizer on the Growth and Production of Sweet Corn (Zea mays sacchara L.)
Authors: Maruapey Ajang , Soekamto Mira Herawati , Kella Samra
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the use of Azolla pinnata as compost on the growth and production of sweet corn. This research was conducted in Klamana Village, East Sorong District, Sorong City from April to June 2018Keywords: Compost, azollah pinnata, sweet corn. The study used a Randomized Block Design (RAK) which consisted of four treatments, namely; G0 = no treatment, G1 = Azolla pinnata compost treatment 1.5 kg/plot, G2 = Azolla pinnata compost treatment 3.0 kg/plot, G3 = Azolla pinnata compost treatment 4.5 kg/plot. Each treatment was repeated three times so that there were 12 experimental plots. The research data were analyzed using analysis of variance (Anova), if they were significantly different, the LSD test method was 0.05%. The results showed that the compost treatment of Azolla pinnata had a significant effect on the growth and production components of sweet corn. The treatment with a dose of 4.5 kg/plot affected the observation of plant height and number of leaves at age 8 (MST) as well as male flowering age. While the treatment dose of 3.5 kg/plot or 10 t/ha is considered better because it can increase the yield component and production of the highest cob of 3.76 kg/plot and 8.26 t/ha.
FAMILY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AS FAMILY ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN SAPORDANCO WAISAI DISTRICT – RAJA AMPAT WEST PAPUA
Authors: Zain Evi Mufrihah , Andjar Febry Jein , Lewenussa Ramli , Hasan Jondeway Andi
Published: March 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat merupakan salah satu komponen dalam Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi. Oleh karena setiap dosen memiliki kewajiban untuk melakukan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Pengabdian yang dilakukan dalam proposal ini adalah pelatihan pengelolaan keuangan keluarga di wilayah kelurahan Sapordanco Distrik Waisai Kabupaten Raja Ampat. Keluarga merupakan lini terkecil dalam mendukung pembangunan suatu negara. Negara dapat berjalan dengan baik apabila seluruh warga negaranya memiliki ekonomi keluarga yang kuat. Oleh karena itu pengabdian ini berfokus pada peningkatan kemampuan pengelolaan keuangan keluarga melalui pelatihan pengelolaan keuangan. Selain itu, kegiatan pengabdian ini juga memiliki tujuan untuk mendukung program pemerintah melalui ketahanan ekonomi keluarga dalam perencanaan keuangan keluarga. Adapun sasaran pada pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah warga di Kelurahan Sapordanco distrik Waisai , Kabupaten Raja Ampat Papua Barat. Program pengabdian ini dilaksanakan selama kurun waktu 3 Hari, Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini adalah pelatihan dan juga pendampingan tentang pengelolaan keuangan keluarga. Hasil pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa warga sangat antusias mengikuti pelatihan pengelolaan keuangan. Lebih lanjut, dengan dilaksanakannya kegiatan pengabdian ini, masyarakat khususnya ibu rumah tangga memiliki kemampuan untuk mengelola keuangan rumah tangga. Selain itu, kegiatan ini juga mampu memberikan dukungan agar ibu rumah tangga terhindar dari rentenir. Untuk kegiatan pengabdian selanjutnya diharapkan mampu memberikan pelatihan yang berkelanjutan yang memicu semangat ibu rumah tangga untuk menghasilkan pendapatan sendiri demi meningkatkan kesejahteraan kehidupan dan ketahanan ekonomi keluarganya.
Pelatihan Produksi Djamoe Mace dan Strategi Pemasaran Produk di Kelurahan Matalamagi
Authors: Wijiastuti Retno Dewi , Sofia Susetyowati , Lestari Bekti Wiji , Waly Nur Aeni
Published: March 2024

Hasil perkebunan yang cukup melimpah seperti kunyit, jahe, sereh dan lainnya, dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan  perekonomian masyarakat. Namun masyarakat setempat terutama para ibu rumah tangga belum memiliki ketrampilan dan pengetahuan dalam memanfaatkan bahan tersebut menjadi produk yang memiliki nilai jual dan strategi dalam memasarkan produk tersebut. Peserta kegiatan pelatihan adalah para ibu rumah tangga di kelurahan Matalamagi sebanyak 21 orang. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini adalah pelatihan dengan cara menyampaikan  materi, praktik langsung membuat jamu dari bahan seperti kunyit, jahe, sereh, dilanjutkan dengan diskusi. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa peserta mampu  mempraktikan produksi jamu  dan memahami hal –hal yang  terkait pemasaran dari sisi produk, penetapan harga, kemasan yang menarik, merek, distribusi, dan tempat untuk memasarkan.
Pembersihan Pantai Kahu Sebagai Upaya Pemeliharaan dan Pengembangan Wisata di Kepulauan Selayar
Authors: Saleh Firman , Edison  , Andi Ihzar Batarauleng  , Maharida
Published: March 2024

Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah mengaplikasikan pengetahuan dan pemahaman mahasiswa terhadap pentingnya kebersihan pantai objek wisata guna mendorong daya tarik wisata di Pulau Kahu. Selain itu, memberikan pemahaman kepada masyarakat pengelola objek wisata akan pentingnya menjaga kebersihan pantai dan pentingnya menjaga kelestarian ekosistem serta membersihkan kawasan wisata. Target luaran yang diharapkan dari kegiatan ini adalah mahasiswa dapat memahami dan menerapkan kesadaran kebersihan pantai yang dijadikan sebagai objek wisata berkembang, serta masyarakat menyadari pentingnya menjaga kebersihan pantai dan kelestarian ekosistem yang ada di sekitarnya. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah menjaga kebersihan pantai yang terdapat di Kahu Beach dan harapan tim pengabdian kepada masyarakat dan pemerintah setempat dalam mengedukasi dan menumbuhkan kepedulian masyarakat terhadap kawasan wisata yang ada di daerahnya guna mencipatakan pertumbuhan ekonomi dari aspek pariwisata bahari di Kec. Bontoharu, Kabupaten Kepulauan Selayar.
Peningkatan Kosakata Siswa Dalam Bahasa Inggris Di SMP Negeri Satap Pulau UT Kota Tual
Authors: Inar Syamsinar , Thariq Ahmad
Published: March 2024

Belajar adalah proses kolaboratif  yang melibatkan peserta didik dan guru yang  merancang setiap kegiatan yang akan dilakukan untuk membantu peserta didik memahami dan menguasai materi pelajaran. Sehingga dalam melaksanakan tugasnya, guru dituntut untuk menciptakan suasana kelas yang memungkinkan siswa untuk memahami materi yang disampaikan dengan baik. Namun, pada kenyataannya proses belajar mengajar tidak selalu berjalan sesuai dengan yang diharapkan. Dalam proses belajar mengajar seringkali muncul masalah yang mungkin menghalangi kelancaran proses belajar mengajar itu sendiri. Bahasa Inggris merupakan tantangan bagi siswa untuk belajar karena kurang mengusai kosa kata, serta belum adanya metode pembelajaran yang tepat untuk mengajarkan siswa mengusai kosa kata dengan cepat dan tepat dalam bahasa inggris. Untuk itu digunakan beberapa Media pembelajaran yaitu english flashcard, translating song, the knowledge tree, motivation wall dan the crossword puzzle, Dengan menerapkan beberapa media dan metode tersebut diharapkan dapat meningkatkan perbendaharaan kosa kata siswa dalam bahasa inggris di SMPN Satap Pulau UT.
Pendampingan Penguatan Literasi Bahasa Inggris Siswa SD YPK Elim Malanu Sorong Melalui Pembelajaran Kooperatif
Authors: Arsyad Yuliana , Heriyanti Heriyanti , Musdalifah Andi , Nur Fadhilah Alia , Hardianti Rinda
Published: March 2024

Kebiasaan membaca harus di tanamkan dan dikembangkan pada anak sejak dini. Memotivasi anak untuk membaca memiliki tantangan tersendiri di tengah perkembangan zaman yang begitu pesat. Terutama dalam menumbuhkan semangat membaca teks Bahasa Inggris. Pendidik diharapkan memiliki kreatifitas dalam mengelola proses pembelajaran yang lebih kreatif sehingga menarik siswa untuk lebih termotivasi untuk belajar. Literasi menjadi keterampilan penting yang harus dimiliki oleh siswa, maka dianggap penting untuk melakukan pendampingan penguatan literasi membaca Bahasa Inggris bagi siswa di tingkat sekolah dasar, agar siswa mulai terbiasa membaca sejak dini.  Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah menumbuhkan semangat literasi Bahasa inggris siswa  sekolah dasar. Salah satu cara untuk mencapai tujuan ini adalah dengan menggunakan metode pembelajaran kooperatif, yaitu belajar dengan kelompok yang terdiri dari empat hingga lima orang, masing-masing disesuaikan dengan tingkat kemampuan, jenis kelamin, suku atau ras yang berbeda. Kegiatan ini menggabungkan fitur belajar cerdas, mudah, cepat, dan menyenangkan. Metode pembelajaran berkelompok adalah bagian dari metodologi pelaksanaan kegiatan. Kegiatan ini melibatkan siswa sekolah dasar YPK Elim Malanu, Sorong, Papua barat Daya yang ada di kelas dua dan tiga. Pelaksanaan kegiatan ini berlangsung dari Agustus sampai Desember 2021. Dari hasil kegiatan ini dapat di simpulkan bahwa belajar secara berkelompok dapat menumbuhkan minat dan semangat siswa dalam literasi Bahasa Inggris.
Unveiling Job Satisfaction: A Comprehensive Study of Teaching Staff at a Sudanese University
Authors: Rmadan Amel Farage
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to assess the level of job satisfaction among teaching staffs at Gezira University, and to analyze gender differences in the level of job satisfaction among the staff of the Gezira University. The study employed survey research approach by using a questionnaire developed from the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) and Lester (1987) Teacher Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (TJSQ). 209 participants were taken through simple random sampling techniques. The results indicate that the staffs of the Gezira University are satisfied with promotion and supervision and coworkers system. The staffs of the Gezira University demonstrate low level in work itself, pay, and work condition dimensions of job satisfaction. The study found no statistically significant difference between the male and female groups in the level of job satisfaction in the Gezira University. The study also indicates that there is no difference in the level of job satisfaction related to academic rank in the Gezira University. The study recommended that the Gezira University must improve the work condition for the staff by providing work facilities and improving the work environment as whole.
Education in the Digital Age: Navigating Challenges and Cultivating Character Values for the Next Generation
Authors: Ainur Rosyid , Mohamad Kenzaky
Published: March 2024

This research aims to find out about the challenges of education in the era of society 5.0: strengthening the character values of the digital generation in an effort to strengthen the character values of the digital generation so that they can improve the quality of good character. This research was conducted through a qualitative case study type approach. This research was conducted at the SMAI Miftahul Afkar Institute under the auspices of the Annabrowi Islamic boarding school, Sidopekso village, Kraksaan, Probolinggo, East Java. The data analysis technique in this research uses the Miles and Huberman data analysis model with stages of data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of research conducted, it shows that strengthening character values is carried out in several strategies including; instilling character values in every learning activity, optimizing school collaboration with parents, strengthening character values. The implications obtained from strengthening the character values of the digital generation are that schools have good quality students and identities that are easily recognized by the public, and have student graduates with high character.
Synergizing Science and Spirituality: Crafting an Integrated Curriculum to Elevate Spiritual Intelligence in Madrasah Education
Authors: Rifai Ahmad , Manshur Umar , Sayuri Sayuri
Published: March 2024

This research aims to analyze and understand education in the modern era, which increasingly recognizes the importance of developing aspects of spiritual intelligence as an integral part of forming balanced and ethical individuals and initiating an innovative approach to integrating the spiritual dimension into the educational process in Madrasah. This research was conducted through a qualitative approach to the type of case study. This research was conducted at madrasa institutions Aliyah Nurul Istifadah Based on the results of the research conducted shows that this curriculum development model encourages a holistic educational approach that does not only focus on academic achievement but also on the development of student's character and spiritual intelligence, among others, which are highlighted emphasize values such as; (1) integrity, (2) empathy, (3) sincerity, and (4) gratitude. These values form the basis of a strong character and encourage students to play an active role in society. This will help students understand the meaning of life, social responsibility, and relationships with others.
Investigating the impacts of autonomous vehicles on crash severity and traffic safety
Authors: Almaskati Deema , Kermanshachi Sharareh , Pamidimukkala Apurva
Published: March 2024

Traffic accidents are a nationwide public health concern, but autonomous vehicles (AVs) have the potential to significantly reduce accident severity and frequency by eliminating their most common cause, human error. By analyzing the data published by California’s Department of Motor Vehicles, researchers have identified the factors that influence AV crash severity, however, none do so through a literature review. This paper’s aims are multi-faceted: to understand AVs’ operation on public roadways by identifying and classifying the factors contributing to accident severity, to develop a list of strategies that address the public’s safety concerns, and to acknowledge the ethics of unavoidable collisions. To fulfill these objectives, a comprehensive literature review was conducted based on a keyword search. Following a multi-step screening and exclusion process, detailed review was performed of 107 relevant publications, and the factors contributing to increased crash severity were classified into 14 categories. The literature revealed that AVs are not at fault in most accidents, although they have a higher propensity than conventional cars to be involved in rear-end collisions, and they are specifically designed to minimize the number of accidents, but may face unavoidable ones. For the benefit of policymakers and manufacturers, 11 strategies that address the moral dilemma of these accidents and 7 strategies that address concerns about AV safety to improve public perception were identified.
Roles of endogenous retroviral elements in the establishment and maintenance of imprinted gene expression
Authors: Fang Sherry , Chang Kai-Wei , Lefebvre Louis
Published: March 2024

DNA methylation (DNAme) has long been recognized as a host defense mechanism, both in the restriction modification systems of prokaryotes as well as in the transcriptional silencing of repetitive elements in mammals. When DNAme was shown to be implicated as a key epigenetic mechanism in the regulation of imprinted genes in mammals, a parallel with host defense mechanisms was drawn, suggesting perhaps a common evolutionary origin. Here we review recent work related to this hypothesis on two different aspects of the developmental imprinting cycle in mammals that has revealed unexpected roles for long terminal repeat (LTR) retroelements in imprinting, both canonical and noncanonical. These two different forms of genomic imprinting depend on different epigenetic marks inherited from the mature gametes, DNAme and histone H3 lysine 27 trimethylation (H3K27me3), respectively. DNAme establishment in the maternal germline is guided by transcription during oocyte growth. Specific families of LTRs, evading silencing mechanisms, have been implicated in this process for specific imprinted genes. In noncanonical imprinting, maternally inherited histone marks play transient roles in transcriptional silencing during preimplantation development. These marks are ultimately translated into DNAme, notably over LTR elements, for the maintenance of silencing of the maternal alleles in the extraembryonic trophoblast lineage. Therefore, LTR retroelements play important roles in both establishment and maintenance of different epigenetic pathways leading to imprinted expression during development. Because such elements are mobile and highly polymorphic among different species, they can be coopted for the evolution of new species-specific imprinted genes.
Performance evaluation of dextran-coated CaFe12O19/MnFe2O4 exchange-spring composites for the self-heating properties at radio frequency field
Authors: Syed Ishtiaque , Lima Sharmin Akter , Deb Nandita , Al-mamun M. , Hoque Sheikh Manjura
Published: March 2024

The CaFe12O19/MnFe2O4 composites with the hard (CaFe12O19) and soft (MnFe2O4) magnetic phases, were prepared by chemical co-precipitation method. The prepared composites were calcined at three different temperatures to form different phases. The structural, morphological, and magnetic properties of composite were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), room temperature vibrational sample magnetometer (VSM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The presence of the hard and soft phases has been confirmed without any secondary phase from XRD analysis, indicating the formation of composite. The crystallite size is found to be in the range of 24–44 nm calculated by Scherrer’s formula. The TEM revealed hexagonal platelets of CaFe12O19 with spinel MnFe2O4 particles with an average particle size of 48 nm formed at the surface of the CaFe12O19/MnFe2O4 composite. The room temperature magnetic properties of composite were evaluated by employing VSM. The magnetic measurements have displayed enhancement in coercivity and magnetization for CaFe12O19/MnFe2O4, indicating that the composite possessed excellent exchange coupling. The composite’s enhanced energy product ((BH)max) made it highly promising for biomedical applications such as hyperthermia. The exchange-spring coupled magnetic composite was coated with dextran to make it biocompatible, which is necessary for hyperthermia applications. The coating was confirmed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Cytotoxicity tests on Vero cell lines showed that the coated composites had an excellent (>95%) cell survival rate. The hyperthermia heating of composite was measured for different concentrations of composite (0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 mg/mL) from which specific loss power (SLP) was calculated. From these SLP values, the optimized concentration was identified.
Diagnosis and management of invasive fungal diseases in non-neutropenic ICU patients, with focus on candidiasis and aspergillosis: a comprehensive review
Authors: Azim Afzal , Ahmed Armin
Published: March 2024

Invasive fungal diseases pose a significant threat to non-neutropenic ICU patients, with Candida and Aspergillus infections being the most common. However, diagnosing these infections in the ICU population remains challenging due to overlapping clinical features, poor sensitivity of blood cultures, and invasive sampling requirements. The classical host criteria for defining invasive fungal disease do not fully apply to ICU patients, leading to missed or delayed diagnoses. Recent advancements have improved our understanding of invasive fungal diseases, leading to revised definitions and diagnostic criteria. However, the diagnostic difficulties in ICU patients remain unresolved, highlighting the need for further research and evidence generation. Invasive candidiasis is the most prevalent form of invasive fungal disease in non-neutropenic ICU patients, presenting as candidemia and deep-seated candidiasis. Diagnosis relies on positive blood cultures or histopathology, while non-culture-based techniques such as beta-D-glucan assay and PCR-based tests show promise. Invasive aspergillosis predominantly manifests as invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in ICU patients, often associated with comorbidities and respiratory deterioration in viral pneumonia. Diagnosis remains challenging due to poor sensitivity of blood cultures and difficulties in performing lung biopsies. Various diagnostic criteria have been proposed, including mycological evidence, clinical/radiological factors and expanded list of host factors. Non-culture-based techniques such as galactomannan assay and PCR-based tests can aid in diagnosis. Antifungal management involves tailored therapy based on guidelines and individual patient factors. The complexity of diagnosing and managing invasive fungal diseases in ICU patients underscore the importance of ongoing research and the need for updated diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches. Invasive fungal disease, Invasive fungal infection, Invasive candidiasis, Invasive aspergillosis, Antifungal drugs.
Integrins regulation of wound healing processes: insights for chronic skin wound therapeutics
Authors: Yu Dong , Lu Zhaoyu , Nie Fengsong , Chong Yang
Published: March 2024

Integrins are heterodimers composed of non-covalently associated alpha and beta subunits that mediate the dynamic linkage between extracellular adhesion molecules and the intracellular actin cytoskeleton. Integrins are present in various tissues and organs and are involved in different physiological and pathological molecular responses in vivo. Wound healing is an important process in the recovery from traumatic diseases and consists of three overlapping phases: inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. Integrin regulation acts throughout the wound healing process to promote wound healing. Prolonged inflammation may lead to failure of wound healing, such as wound chronicity. One of the main causes of chronic wound formation is bacterial colonization of the wound. In this review, we review the role of integrins in the regulation of wound healing processes such as angiogenesis and re-epithelialization, as well as the role of integrins in mediating bacterial infections during wound chronicity, and the challenges and prospects of integrins as therapeutic targets for infected wound healing.
Cultural distance perceived by Chinese audiences in the Korean film Silenced: a study of cross-cultural receptions in film content elements
Authors: Gao Xiaotian , Hamedi Mohd Adnan , Wang Changsong
Published: March 2024

Introduction

In the realm of cross-cultural film dissemination, cultural distance emerges as a pivotal factor influencing the reception of domestic audiences to foreign cinematic productions. Despite Korea's thriving film industry and China's vast film market, the cultural distance experienced by Korean films in China remains largely unexplored. This study focuses on the Korean film Silenced, renowned as a classic that champions justice in Korea.

Method

By employing qualitative survey and thematic analysis, this study investigates the cultural distance perceived by forty-four Chinese audiences when watching Silenced.

Results

The findings revealed that various content elements, such as the film's setting, translation of verbal expression, non-verbal expression of film characters, and visuals/non-diegetic music did not exhibit cultural distance among Chinese audiences. Nevertheless, the plots of morally compromised characters with positive identities, theme exploration of societal darkness and human darkness, and tragic ending introduced a palpable sense of cultural distance perceived by Chinese audiences.

Discussion

This study scrutinizes the outcomes through the lenses of Korean film and Chinese audiences. While certain aspects of Korean cinema and Chinese audience preferences exhibit cultural proximity, mitigating barriers to appreciation in select content domains, Silenced adeptly employs the plots, themes, and ending to delve into the darkness of human nature and societal dynamics. However, under the influence of China's official propaganda and film censorship, Chinese participants evinced a constrained appreciation for cinematic portrayals of human and societal darkness. Concurrently, Chinese participants manifested expectations for films to provide a source of relaxation, a notion incongruent with the oppressive ambiance evoked by Silenced.
Evaluation of a community-based, hybrid STEM family engagement program at pre-kindergarten entry
Authors: Zucker Tricia , Mesa Michael P. , DeMaster Dana , Oh Yoonkyung , Assel Michael , McCallum Cheryl , Bambha Valerie P.
Published: March 2024

Introduction

This article investigates an early STEM family engagement program offered during the pre-kindergarten (pre-k) year. Pre-k is an important juncture for community organizations to support children’s STEM engagement and parental involvement in informal STEM learning. We evaluated a program called Teaching Together STEM, which offers a series of museum outreach and family events at schools with the aim of broadening access to early STEM for children experiencing poverty. We replicated program content previously delivered using in-person events but shifted to a hybrid delivery approach that combined two virtual and two in-person events with linguistically diverse families of 3- and 4-year-olds. We evaluated whether attending events improved parent outcomes, such as involvement in STEM activities at home, and child outcomes, such as engagement in a STEM task.

Methods

The analytic sample included 59 families—35 randomly assigned families took part in the treatment and 24 families were assigned to a waitlist control group. Developed in Spanish and English, the informal STEM program was hosted by local children’s museum educators for 21 pre-k classrooms using these components: (a) a series of four family education “funshops;” (b) parent tips and reminders via text message; (c) nine thematically related, take-home STEM extension activity kits; and (d) a family museum field trip for each school, as well as individual family museum passes.

Results

There were no significant impacts on primary outcomes of parent involvement (effect size [ES] = −0.03) or child STEM engagement/enthusiasm (ES = −0.73). There were improvements in some aspects of parents’ STEM attitudes (e.g., math expectancy ES = 0.58), but other distal parent and child outcomes were not significantly changed.

Discussion

The hybrid delivery approach showed promise in terms of attendance and parent satisfaction but likely was not intensive enough to increase parent involvement. We discuss implications for other community-based family engagement programs focused on broadening participation in informal STEM.
The MQRG score: a novel prognostic tool for adrenocortical carcinoma patients based on mitochondrial quality
Authors: Chen Tao , Wang Yifan , Chen Xue , Zheng Wenbin , Guo Weiquan , Liang Qi , Wang Jing , Chen Zhongbiao , Zhou Yiwen , Xiao Lijia
Published: March 2024

Objectives

Adrenal tumors are common, but adrenocortical carcinomas (ACCs) are a rare and challenging form of cancer to diagnose and manage.This study aimed to explore the critical role of mitochondrial quality in maintaining cellular function and the implications of the abnormal expression of mitochondrial metabolism-related proteins observed in ACC patients. We focused on identifying the connection between mitochondrial quality and the development of ACC at molecular and genomic levels.

Methods

We compared mitochondrial quality-related genes (MQRGs) across ACC subtypes using overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) as evaluation indicators. Furthermore, a novel MQRG score was developed to predict clinical prognosis and guide immunotherapy responses accurately.

Results

The majority of MQRGs were upregulated in the ACC samples, correlating to poor prognosis. The MQRG score was confirmed as an independent prognostic factor for ACC, with the high-risk MQRG score group showing a significantly shorter overall survival period.

Conclusions

Multilayer alterations in MQRGs are associated with patient prognosis and immune cell infiltration characteristics. This comprehensive analysis of MQRGs can contribute to a deeper understanding of potential differences in ACC patients' tumor microenvironment. This can influence clinical decision-making and advanced prognosis prediction, thereby offering new insights into personalized treatments in ACC.
The causal association between circulating cytokines with the risk of frailty and sarcopenia under the perspective of geroscience
Authors: Wang Congzhi , Wang Jiazhi , Wan Rui , Kurihara Hiroshi , Wang Min
Published: March 2024

Introduction

Circulating cytokines were considered to play a critical role in the initiation and propagation of sarcopenia and frailty from observational studies. This study aimed to find the casual association between circulating cytokines and sarcopenia and frailty from a genetic perspective by two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis.

Methods

Data for 41 circulating cytokines were extracted from the genome-wide association study dataset of 8,293 European participants. Inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method, MR-Egger, and weighted median method were applied to assess the relationship of circulating cytokines with the risk of aging-related syndromes and frailty. Furthermore, MR-Egger regression was used to indicate the directional pleiotropy, and Cochran’s Q test was used to verify the potential heterogeneity. The “leave-one-out” method was applied to visualize whether there was a causal relationship affected by only one anomalous single-nucleotide polymorphisms.

Results

Genetic predisposition to increasing levels of interleukin-10 (IL-10), IL-12, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was associated with the higher risk of low hand grip strength according to the IVW method [R = 1.05, 95% CI = 1.01–1.10, P = 0.028, false discovery rate (FDR)–adjusted P = 1.000; OR = 1.03, 95% CI = 1.00–1.07, P = 0.042, FDR-adjusted P = 0.784; OR = 1.02, 95% CI = 1.00–1.05, P = 0.038, FDR-adjusted P = 0.567]. Furthermore, genetically determined higher macrophage colony-stimulating factors (M-CSFs) were associated with a lower presence of appendicular lean mass (OR = 1.01, 95% CI = 1.00–1.02, P = 0.003, FDR-adjusted P = 0.103). Monokine induced by interferon-γ (MIG) and tumor necrosis factor–beta (TNF-β) were associated with a higher risk of frailty (OR = 1.03, 95% CI = 1.01–1.05, P < 0.0001, FDR-adjusted P = 0.012; OR = 1.01, 95% CI = 1.00–1.03, P = 0.013, FDR-adjusted P = 0.259). In this study, we did not find heterogeneity and horizontal pleiotropy between the circulating cytokines and the risk of frailty and sarcopenia.

Conclusion

Genetic predisposition to assess IL-10, IL-12, and VEGF levels was associated with a higher risk of low hand grip strength and M-CSF with the presence of appendicular lean mass. The high levels of TNF-β and MIG were associated with a higher risk of frailty. More studies will be required to explore the molecular biological mechanisms underlying the action of inflammatory factors.
Optimization method of time-of-use electricity price for the cost savings of power grid investment
Authors: Dengfeng Li , Zhonghao Li , Xiaoju Li , Juan Yu , Mincai Yang , Xinyu Lei
Published: March 2024

The concept of time-of-use (TOU) electricity pricing is widely recognized as a key strategy to bridge the gap between electricity availability and consumption, enhance the efficiency of electricity, and refine the patterns of electricity usage. Nonetheless, the existing policy on pricing electricity based on TOU electricity pricing is missing a theoretical approach that evaluates the load properties and the advantages of investing in the power grid. Consequently, the article suggests a method for optimizing electricity prices based on TOU electricity pricing to reduce the costs associated with investing in power grids. Initially, a model for optimizing electricity prices based on TOU electricity pricing is developed, offering support for the pricing strategy of the power grid; Subsequently, a method for dividing TOU electricity pricing using the Gaussian Mixture Module (GMM) clustering algorithm is introduced, offering theoretical backing for the creation of such pricing strategies; Following this, a detailed optimization approach for electricity pricing of electricity TOU electricity pricing is suggested, along with taking into account the benefits of grid investments and the power grid’s load properties, the formulation of the electricity pricing strategy for TOU electricity pricing; Ultimately, this approach is corroborated by the Chongqing power system in China, aiming to minimize disparities in peak load valleys and enhance the advantages of grid investments, thereby offering technical assistance for the scientific determination of TOU electricity pricing.
Human tissue-resident peritoneal macrophages reveal resistance towards oxidative cell stress induced by non-invasive physical plasma
Authors: Schultze-Rhonhof Laura , Marzi Julia , Carvajal Berrio Daniel Alejandro , Holl Myriam , Braun Theresa , Schäfer-Ruoff Felix , Andress Jürgen , Bachmann Cornelia , Templin Markus , Brucker Sara Y. , Schenke-Layland Katja , Weiss Martin
Published: March 2024

In the context of multimodal treatments for abdominal cancer, including procedures such as cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy, recurrence rates remain high, and long-term survival benefits are uncertain due to post-operative complications. Notably, treatment-limiting side effects often arise from an uncontrolled activation of the immune system, particularly peritoneally localized macrophages, leading to massive cytokine secretion and phenotype changes. Exploring alternatives, an increasing number of studies investigated the potential of plasma-activated liquids (PAL) for adjuvant peritoneal cancer treatment, aiming to mitigate side effects, preserve healthy tissue, and reduce cytotoxicity towards non-cancer cells. To assess the non-toxicity of PAL, we isolated primary human macrophages from the peritoneum and subjected them to PAL exposure. Employing an extensive methodological spectrum, including flow cytometry, Raman microspectroscopy, and DigiWest protein analysis, we observed a pronounced resistance of macrophages towards PAL. This resistance was characterized by an upregulation of proliferation and anti-oxidative pathways, countering PAL-derived oxidative stress-induced cell death. The observed cellular effects of PAL treatment on human tissue-resident peritoneal macrophages unveil a potential avenue for PAL-derived immunomodulatory effects within the human peritoneal cavity. Our findings contribute to understanding the intricate interplay between PAL and macrophages, shedding light on the promising prospects for PAL in the adjuvant treatment of peritoneal cancer.