bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
KARAKTERISTIK BISKUIT SUBSTITUSI TEPUNG UMBI GANYONG (Canna discolor)DAN TEPUNG IKAN GABUS (Channa striata) SEBAGAI CAMILAN SEHAT BALITA
Authors: Lutfi Yulmiftiyanto Nurhamzah  , Mufti Ghaffar  , Yana Listyawardhani
Published: February 2025

Selain rasa yang lezat, salah satu hal yang penting dalam pengembangan produk biskuit yaitu kandungan nutrisinya. Ikan gabus merupakan ikan air tawar yang banyak dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan baku pangan karena mengandung protein cukup tinggi. Umbi ganyong diketahui mengandung karbohidrat yang tinggi, sehingga baik digunakan untuk bahan utama produk pangan yang tinggi energi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui karakteristik sensori dan nilai gizi biskuit substitusi tepung ikan gabus dan tepung umbi ganyong sebagai camilan sehat balita. Pada penelitian ini terdapat 3 formulasi perlakuan dengan persentase berdasarkan jumlah tepung ikan gabus dan tepung umbi ganyong yaitu F1 (tepung ikan gabus 15% : tepung umbi ganyong 25%), F2 (20% : 20%), dan F3 (25% : 15%). Sedangkan untuk perlakuan kontrol (F0) menggunakan persentase 100% tepung terigu. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis menggunakan sidik ragam (ANOVA) dilanjutkan uji Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) pada taraf kepercayaan 95% (α=0,05). Hasil uji organoleptik biskuit substitusi tepung ikan gabus dan tepung umbi ganyong memiliki rata-rata kesukaan aspek warna sebesar 3,00 – 4,20, aroma sebesar 2,29 – 4,37, rasa sebesar 2,46 – 3,94, dan tekstur sebesar 2,80 – 3,89. Biskuit dengan perlakuan terbaik mengandung kadar air 7,25%, kadar abu 5,44%, kadar lemak 19,65%, kadar protein 13,06%, kadar karbohidrat 52,66%, kadar serat kasar 1,94% yang sudah memenuhi standar SNI SNI 01-7111.2-2005. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa biskuit yang dibuat dapat dijadikan sebagai camilan sehat balita
PERBEDAAN KARAKTERISTIK ORGANOLEPTIK, KOMPOSISI PROKSIMAT, KADAR KALIUM DAN MAGNESIUM PADA SMOOTHIE MENTIMUN (Cucumis sativus Linn.) DENGAN USIA PANEN YANG BERBEDA
Authors: Wani Asri Syawitri  , Al Mukhlas Fikri  , Eka Andriani
Published: February 2025

Hipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit paling umum yang banyak disandang oleh masyarakat. Mentimun menjadi  salah satu pangan yang dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif penanganan hipertensi karena memiliki banyak kandungan gizi  dan manfaat di dalamnya. Masyarakat biasanya mengonsumsi mentimun dengan usia panen 30-35 hari setelah tanam (hst). Namun, mentimun usia tua (40-50 hst) memiliki kandungan gizi yang lebih tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui  pengaruh usia panen mentimun terhadap sifat organoleptik dan kandungan gizi smoothie mentimun. Penelitian ini  merupakan true experimental design dengan metode rancangan acak lengkap dengan penggunaan mentimun usia 35 dan  50 hst dalam smoothie mentimun. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan usia panen berpengaruh terhadap mutu hedonik parameter  warna, aroma, rasa, dan kekentalan. Namun usia panen hanya berpengaruh pada hedonik parameter warna smoothie  mentimun. Analisis zat gizi menunjukkan bahwa usia panen yang digunakan tidak mempengaruhi kandungan gizi smoothie  mentimun karena nilai gizi kedua smoothie mentimun relatif sama. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa tidak  ada perbedaan antara smoothie mentimun dengan usia 35 dan 50 hst terhadap sifat organoleptik, kandungan proksimat,  kadar kalium dan magnesium. Smoothie mentimun dapat dijadikan sebagai alternatif pangan pengendalian hipertensi.
KARAKTERISTIK MINUMAN KAWA DAUN KHAS MINANGKABAU SEBAGAI MINUMAN SINBIOTIK MELALUI PENAMBAHAN JUS BENGKUANG DAN Bifidobacterium bifidum
Authors: Rendi Kurnia Illahi  , Agustina  , Shafira Saumi Afendo  , Muhammad Nabil  , Yulia Maharan
Published: February 2025

Penambahan jus bengkuang dan bifidobacaterium bifidum belum memiliki kombinasi yang pas sehingga diperlukan pengujian mengenai karakteristik kimia, mikrobiologim, dan organoleptik minuman sinbiotik. Pengujian dilakukan dengan menggunakan RAL dimana terdapat 6 perlakuan yaitu F1 = penambahan pati bengkuang 1%; F2 = penambahan pati bengkuang 2,5%; F3 = penambahan pati bengkuang 5%; F4 = penambahan pati bengkuang 1% dan air gula 20%; F5 =  penambahan pati bengkuang n 2,5% dan air gula 20%; F6 = penambahan pati bengkuang 5% dan air gula 20%. Penelitian  ini dilakukan pada agustus sampai dengan september 2023. Dimana hasil yang dapatkan. formulasi terbaik dari minuman  sinbiotik kawa daun yaitu pada perlakuan F5 yaitu dengan penambahan pati bengkuang sebanyak 2,5%. perlakuan terbaik  bersarkan uji hedonik dan tpc yaitu F5 sedangkan untuk berdasarkan uji proksimat kadar air tertinggi terdapat ada perlakuakn f1, kadar abu tertinggi yaitu f2, kadar karbihidrat tertinggi diperoleh pada perlakuan f6, kadar lemak tertinggi f2, untuk kadar protein tidak terdapat perbedaan signifikan terhadap kadar protein  yang didapatkan. Perlakuan pemberian jus  bengkuang dan bifidobacterium bifidum memberi pengaruh terhadap karteristik kimia, mikrobiologi, dan hedonik produk.
Evaluation Of Nutritional Content And Antioxidant Activity In Ku Cake With Different Natural Colors
Authors: Sari Mustika  , Anni Faridah  , Ranggi Rahimul Insan
Published: February 2025

Kue Ku produced with various natural colors will have their nutritional content and antioxidant activity tested in this research. Processing Kue Ku with a variety of natural dyes—including purple sweet potato, dragon fruit, black rice, and yellow pumpkin—was the focus of this investigation. The DPPH technique was used to test antioxidant activity, and the nutritional composition that was examined included water, ash, fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Dragon fruit, purple sweet potato, yellow pumpkin, and black rice were the Kue Ku varieties with the greatest and lowest water content, respectively. In order of ash content, the following Kue Ku varieties were found: Yellow Pumpkin, Kue Ku Black Rice, Kue Ku Purple Sweet Potato, and Kue Ku Dragon Fruit. From most fattening to least, these Kue Ku varieties are as follows: Yellow Pumpkin, Dragon Fruit, Purple Sweet Potato, and Black Rice. Purple sweet potato Kue Ku, yellow pumpkin Kue Ku, black rice Kue Ku, and dragon fruit Kue Ku were the varieties with the greatest and lowest protein contents, respectively. Kue Ku Dragon Fruit, Kue Ku Pumpkin, Kue Ku Sweet Potato Purple, and Kue Ku Black Rice are the varieties of Kue Ku that range in carbohydrate content from highest to lowest. Kue Ku Sweet Potato Purple has the lowest antioxidant activity, whereas Kue Ku Pumpkin Yellow has the greatest.
OPTIMASI PROSES PEMBUATAN MINUMAN KOMBUCHA BERBASIS PRODUK KHAS MINANGKABAU DAUN AKA (Cyclea barbata Miers)
Authors: Shafira Saumi Afendo  , Agustina  , Diah Saputri  , Haliyah Sani
Published: February 2025

Optimasi pembuatan minuman kombucha dari daun aka (Cyclea barbata miers) belum menemukan kombinasi yang tepat, sehingga perlu dilakukan pengujian lebih lanjut terkait karakteristik minuman tersebut. Pengujian melibatkan aspek kimia, mikrobiologi, dan organoleptik. Metode faktorial RAL digunakan dengan dua faktor utama: penggunaan daun teh sebagai kontrol (A1) dan penggunaan daun aka (A2), serta lama fermentasi selama 4 hari (L1), 8 hari (L2), dan 12 hari (L3). Penelitian dilaksanakan dari Agustus hingga September 2023. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa formulasi terbaik untuk minuman kombucha adalah dengan menggunakan daun aka (A2) dan fermentasi selama 8 hari (L2). Hasil uji total fenol berkisar antara 0,0857 hingga 0,3882 /ml GAE. Perlakuan terbaik untuk total plate count (TPC) adalah pada perlakuan A1L3. Secara keseluruhan, lama fermentasi memberikan pengaruh signifikan terhadap karakteristik kimia, mikrobiologi, dan sensoris produk kombucha dari daun aka. Dengan demikian, hasil ini memberikan kontribusi penting bagi pengembangan minuman fungsional berbahan dasar daun aka yang lebih baik dan lebih sehat bagi konsumen
KARAKTERISTIK KIMIA, ORGANOLEPTIK DAN MIKROBIOLOGI KERUPUK KULIT KEPALA UDANG DENGAN PENAMBAHAN DAUN KELOR
Authors: Nyimas Ica Aprillia  , Dwi Inda Sari
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dampak penambahan tepung kulit kepala udang dan daun kelor pada sifat-sifat organoleptik seperti warna, aroma, rasa, serta tekstur, juga pada parameter kimia dan mikrobiologi yang mencakup kandungan air, abu, protein, besi, dan jumlah lempeng total (TPC). Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 2 ulangan, yaitu P0 (0%: 0%), P1 (30%: 20%), P2 (35%: 15%), dan P3 (40%: 10%), yang menghasilkan 8 unit percobaan. Analisis datanya dilakukan dengan Analisis Varians (ANOVA) dan dilanjutkan dengan uji Beda Nyata Terkecil (BNT). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penambahan tepung kulit kepala udang dan daun kelor memberikan perbedaan yang signifikan dalam uji hedonik (warna, aroma, rasa, dan tekstur), dimana P0 menunjukkan perbedaan yang jelas dibandingkan dengan perlakuan P1, P2, dan P3. Penambahan tepung kulit udang dan daun kelor juga menunjukkan perbedaan yang sangat signifikan (F hitung > F tabel pada tingkat 5% dan 1%) dalam uji kimia dan mikrobiologi. Dalam uji kimia, kadar air kerupuk berkisar antara 3,64%-6,8%, kadar abu 4,33%-8,52%, kadar protein 2,41%-11,42%, kadar zat besi 2,98-9,74, dan TPC 4,25-8,35. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penambahan tepung kulit kepala udang dan daun kelor memberikan pengaruh yang sangat signifikan terhadap ujin kimia, organoleptik dan miktobiologi kerupuk
PENENTUAN UMUR SIMPAN TELUR PUYUH BACEM DAN PINDANG “READY TO EAT” KEMASAN STERIL RETORT POUCH DALAM UPAYA PENCEGAHAN STUNTING
Authors: Subekti Hartiningsih  , Diah Ayu Puspasari  , Kirmanto  , Fahrizal Yusuf Affandi  , Feri Febria Laksana
Published: February 2025

Telur puyuh merupakan perishable food yang berpotensi sebagai produk untuk mengatasi stunting.Tujuan penelitian  ini untuk menentukan umur simpan produk inovasi olahan telur puyuh bacem dan pindang kemasan retort pouch dengan  metode Accelerated Shelf Life Testing (ASLT) melalui pendekatan Arhenius dengan uji nilai TBA (Thiobarbituric Acid) serta uji pendukung yaitu TPC (Total Plate Count), sensoris, dan fisik. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap  (RAL) Faktorial dengan faktor suhu (40°C, 50°C dan 60 °C) dan  waktu penyimpanan (0 hari, 7 hari, 14 hari, 21 hari, 28  hari, dan 35 hari). Data dianalisis menggunakan Analisys Of  Varian (ANOVA) dan uji lanjut Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) pada taraf kepercayaan 95%. Berdasarkan penelitian ini diperoleh umur simpan telur puyuh bacem dan pindang  kemasan steril retort pouch sebesar 9 bulan dan 3 bulan. Nilai TBA, tekstur dan warna (L, a. dan b) mengalami peningkatan  seiring bertambahnya suhu dan waktu penyimpanan. Sedangkan Nilai TPC bakteri sebesar <101 cfu/gr untuk periode  penyimpanan 0,21,28, dan 35 hari pada suhu penyimpanan 40 ℃, 50 ℃, 60 ℃ pada sampel telur puyuh bacem dan  pindang kemasan steril retort pouch. Oleh karena itu, telur puyuh bacem dan pindang kemasan steril dapat menjadi  alternatif produk dalam mengatasi stunting.
PENGARUH KONSENTRASI GARAM DAN LAMA FERMENTASI TERHADAP KARAKTERISTIK FISIKOKIMIA DAN KANDUNGAN ASAM GLUTAMAT TERASI NABATI DARI TEMPE GEMBUS
Authors: Mayang Agil Ladensi  , Sri Winarti  , Luqman Agung Wicaksono
Published: February 2025

Terasi adalah suatu jenis bahan penyedap makanan yang memiliki bau khas, hasil fermentasi udang atau ikan dengan menggunakan garam. Bahan dasar terasi yang berupa udang dan ikan memiliki kandungan protein hewani yang menyebabkan alergi bagi beberapa orang. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya pengembangan produk terasi yang terbuat dari bahan nabati. Salah satu bahan yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan baku terasi nabati adalah tempe gembus. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengevaluasi dan menentukan perlakuan terbaik konsentrasi garam dan lama fermentasi terhadap karakteristik fisikokimia dan kandungan asam glutamate terasi nabati berbahan dasar tempe gembus. Metode penelitian menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari dua faktor, yaitu konsentrasi garam (2%, 4%, dan 6%) dan lama fermentasi (5, 10, dan 15 hari). Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) taraf kepercayaan 95%. Apabila terdapat perbedaan yang nyata dilakukan uji lanjut dengan metode DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test) 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perlakuan terbaik berdasarkan uji organoleptik aroma (4.08) dan warna (4.12) yaitu pada perlakuan konsentrasi garam 4% dan lama fermentasi 15 hari. Perlakuan tersebut menghasilkan terasi nabati dengan karakteristik kadar air 3.6%, kadar abu 16.09%, kadar garam 12.62%, nilai pH 5.47, kadar protein terlarut 7.24%, total bakteri asam laktat (BAL) 5.8 log cfu/g, asam glutamat 0.23%, E.coli 8,6 cfu/g
Rabithah as an Instrument for Attaining Khushu in Salat: The Perspective of KH. Muhammad Utsman Al-Ishaqi
Authors: Muhtar Muhammad Zakki
Published: February 2025

Among the forms of etiquette in prayer is khushu, which involves bringing one's heart into communication with the Creator through prayer. In practice, achieving khushu is not easy. Scholars have their methods to attain khushu in worship. In this regard, Sufi scholars have their instruments for achieving khushu by invoking the spirituality of their teacher as a means to connect with Allah SWT. This method is commonly known as rabithah. This paper explores the argument's validity for rabithah as an instrument for achieving khushu, widely practiced by Sufi adherents of the Naqshabandiyah tariqah. This paper focuses on KH Muhammad Utsman Al-Ishaqi's opinion of rabithah in detail. This qualitative research utilizes library research, with data from literature reviews presented descriptively. Inductive analysis is used to examine Kiai Utsman's works. The results show that Kiai Utsman reintroduces rabithah to achieve khushu in prayer. He reinstates rabithah, which had been considered to deviate from Islamic law.
The Concept of Jihad from the Perspective of Pesantren
Authors: Azizah Balkis , Ridla Hadziq Zubad
Published: February 2025

Jihad and pesantren are two things that have a connection, especially seeing the many phenomena that occur that lead to pesantren institutions. The purpose of this research is to find out the concept of pesantren-style jihad. Researchers used qualitative methods with the type of field research. Researchers used primary data sources as basic data obtained from analyzing phenomena and secondary data in books, journals, theses, and online and physically relevant to the research. In conducting research, researchers use documentation techniques as data collection techniques. The study's results explained that jihad has many versions, meanings, and perspectives. Still, the explanation that has been explained provides a conceptual description of pesantren-style jihad, namely patience in facing trials (Ali Imran: 142), maintaining the identity of the Muslim personality (Al-'Ankabut: 6), and the ability to restrain lust (Q.S At-Taubah: 79). It was also found that pesantren can be an alternative in facing the challenges of globalization that refer to juvenile delinquency by becoming a workshop for character cultivation. In addition, pesantren alums can be a reference in the environment to answer globalization problems based on a moderate mindset between religion and the state.
Influence of Pesantren Da'wah in the Digital Space: An Examination of the Peaceful Da'wah by Lora Ismael Al-Kholili
Authors: Fathoni Akhmad Yazid
Published: February 2025

Religious moderation is one of the key philosophies underpinning Indonesian society's lives. However, with the advancement of technology, many seeds of propaganda and intolerant preaching in the name of religion have emerged on social media. This phenomenon potentially threatens Indonesians' understanding of religious moderation. Currently, there are not many influencers, particularly from the pesantren community, who dare to promote moderate Islam on social media. This research aims to examine the methods and role of Ismael al-Kholilie in spreading peaceful da'wah on Instagram. This study employs a qualitative method with descriptive analysis. The findings presented an analytical description of the content, combined with discourse analysis theory on social media related to Lora Ismael's da'wah activities. This research study uses Alvin L. Bertran's role theory. The results of this research reveal that with the peaceful da'wah methods applied by Lora Ismael al-Kholilie, he has made a significant contribution to nurturing the understanding of moderation in Indonesian society. By packaging da'wah concepts and methods into a narrative, the messages Lora Ismael wishes to convey become more impactful and captivating to readers, making them more readily accepted.
Ecological Leadership of Kiai M. Faizi
Authors: HS Dedi Eko Riyadi , Zuhri Achmad Muhibbin , Salik Mohamad
Published: February 2025

This study aims to describe ecological leadership as a form of leadership of Kiai M. Faizi, who is concerned about environmental cleanliness, which is implemented in managing a waste-free Islamic boarding school, especially plastic waste. This study was conducted at the Annuqayah Islamic Boarding School in the Sawajarin area, using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological type. Data collection used a structured interview method with the caretaker, in-depth observation of ecological plastic waste-free practices, and documentation. The analysis method used the Moustakas structured pattern: 1) description of phenomena, 2) horizonalization, 3) cluster of meaning, and 4) essence description. The study results showed that M. Faizi's leadership in forming the ecological piety of students used two steps, namely, revitalization of religious teachings and role models and changing the slogan "put trash in its place, not to trash." The ecological leadership pattern applied has an impact in the form of an attitude of caring for the environment, a clean and healthy lifestyle, a comfortable Islamic boarding school environment, and free from trash, mainly plastic waste.
Утилизация стержней кукурузных початков методом биоферментации для использования в качестве корма
Authors: Миронова О.А. , Амерханов Х.А.
Published: February 2025

Стержни кукурузных початков — побочный продукт первичной переработки кукурузы. В настоящее время их относят к малоиспользуемым природным ресурсам, а также к источникам загрязнения окружающей среды. В то же время они богаты целлюлозой и гемицеллюлозой, и поэтому потенциально могут быть ценным источником грубого корма для жвачных животных, однако имеют низкую питательность и характеризуются плохой поедаемостью. Эффективным методом утилизации целлюлозосодержащего вторичного сырья сельскохозяйственного производства с перспективой его использования в кормлении животных является биоферментирование с применением микробиологической закваски Леснова. Результатами лабораторных исследований ферментированных стержней кукурузных початков доказано, что независимо от времени микробиологического ферментирования достоверно уменьшились массовая доля влаги, сырой клетчатки и растворимых углеводов; увеличились содержание сырого протеина, массовая доля сырой золы, содержание крахмала. Через 24 часа ферментации достоверно выросло содержание сырого жира. Концентрация обменной энергии для всех видов животных имела тенденцию к повышению при недостоверной разнице. При ферментации произошел сдвиг рН в кислую сторону соответственно на 4,1 и на 6,6%. Полученный продукт отвечает требованиям биологической и химической безопасности, предъявляемым к кормам для животных.

Corn cobs are a by-product of maize grown all over the world. Currently, they are considered an underutilized natural resource and a source of environmental pollution. They are rich in cellulose and hemicellulose, so they can be a potentially valuable source of roughage for ruminants, but they are poorly palatable and have low nutritional value. An effective method for utilizing cellulose-containing secondary raw materials of agricultural production with the prospect of using the obtained products for animal feed is biofermentation with microorganisms using Lesnov's microbiological starter. The results of laboratory studies of corn cobs have proven that regardless of the time of microbiological fermentation, the mass fraction of moisture, crude fiber, soluble carbohydrates significantly decreased; the content of crude protein; the mass fraction of crude ash, the starch content increased; after 24 hours of fermentation, the content of crude fat increased significantly; the level of metabolic energy for all animal species tended to increase with an insignificant difference; during fermentation, the pH shifted to the acidic side by 4.1% and 6.6%, respectively. The resulting fermented product meets the biological and chemical safety requirements for animal feed.
Impact of U.S. Pesticides and Chemical Discharges Regulations on Environmental Sustainability
Authors:   University of Washington, Seattle, United States., Omoyajowo Kolawole , Bunmi-Ukoh Sandra ,   University of Lagos, Akoka. Nigeria., Omoyajowo Busayo ,   Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigera.
Published: February 2025

The policy approach and strategy of the United States on the regulation of pesticides
and toxic chemical discharges presents significant implications on environmental
sustainability and public health. This research paper focuses on the harmful impacts of
indiscriminate toxic discharges into the environment, the intricacies of the United
States’ regulatory policies, examining their effectiveness in reducing the debilitating
environmental effects of pesticide use and chemical discharges. This study assesses the
impact of U.S. pesticide and toxic chemical discharge regulations on environmental
sustainability and public health, with a focus on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and Clean Water Act (CWA). Furthermore, through a
comprehensive literature review and policy analysis, we identify regulatory gaps,
enforcement challenges, and persistent toxic residues affecting vulnerable populations.
The research findings show that while the policies of the United States have evolved to
incorporate stricter controls and safety assessments, tremendous challenges remain in
confronting the cumulative and long-term effects of chemical exposure on both human
health and the environment. The study concludes with recommendations for
strengthening biopesticide use, enhancing enforcement, and aligning policy reforms
with environmental justice principles to promote long-term ecological sustainability.
By strengthening these areas, the United States can better safeguard its ecosystems and
public health, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient future.
Analysis of Blood Donor Health Examination Results based on Body Mass Index Value with Increased Blood Pressure
Authors: Firanti Firanti , Riawati Danik
Published: February 2025

Health checks determine a person's health condition; for example, when going to donate blood, general selection checks are carried out such as height, weight, blood pressure, hemoglobin levels, and so on. This research aims to analyze the relationship between a person's nutritional status category and blood pressure results. This research is an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. The population consisted of all blood donors who were present at the UDD PMI Cirebon Regency building, totaling 260 respondents, using an accidental sampling technique who happened to come to donate blood. The sample size was determined by referring to Isac and Michael's table, which resulted in 149 respondents with an error rate of 5%. The data collected is in the form of secondary and primary data. The data analysis used is univariate analysis in the form of a frequency distribution table and bivariate analysis using the partial correlation test.
Comparative Analysis of the Physicochemical and Microbiological Properties of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermented Milk with Prebiotic Kepok Banana (Musa acuminata × balbisiana)
Authors: Windari Trisna , Yurliasni Yurliasni , Mariana Elmy , Marpaung Deva Aryana , Jinnani Rida Raihatil
Published: February 2025

Probiotics  are  microbes  that  are  alive  and  beneficial  to  their  hosts.  Some  probiotic  bacteria  are  Lactobacillus  plantarum  and  Lactobacillus  acidhopillus.  The  performance  of  these  two  bacteria  will  be  optimal  if  prebiotics  are  added  as  a  source  of  nutrition,  namely  kepok  banana  (Musa  acuminata  ×  balbisiana).  The  aim  of  the  research  was  to  analyze  the  comparative  physicochemical  and  microbiological  properties  of  fermented  goat's  milk  using  Lactobacillus  plantarum  and  Lactobacillus  acidhopillus  with  prebiotic  kepok  banana  puree  (Musa  acuminata  ×  balbisiana).  The  study  used  a  completely  randomized  design  with  a  factorial  pattern,  factor  A  percentage  of  kepok  banana  puree  P1=  5%  kepok  banana  puree,  and  P2=  15%  kepok  banana  puree,  factor  B  V1=  Lactobacillus  plantarum  (5%)  and  V1=  Lactobacillus  acidhopillus  (  5%),  done  3  times  repetition.  The  results  of  the  research  were  that  adding  15%  kepok  banana  puree  to  Lactobacillus  plantarum  was  better  at  increasing  lactic  acid  levels  and  bacterial  growth  in  the  Total  Plate  Count,  and  15%  kepok  banana  puree  to  Lactobacillus  acidophilus  was  better  at  lowering  pH,  increasing  protein  levels,  reducing  syneresis  and  increase  the  viscosity  value.  The  conclusion  of  this  research  is  that  the  use  of  15%  can  improve  the  performance  of  Lactobacillus  plantarum  and  Lactobacillus  acidhopillus,  and  in  general  all  research  parameters  are  still  within  the  Indonesian  National  Standard  range. These findings contribute to the advancement of food science and microbiology by demonstrating the potential of kepok banana puree in improving the quality of goat milk-based probiotic products.
Differences in the Results of Determining Glucose Levels using the Poct Device on Specimens Taken when the Finger is Dry and on Fingers that are Still Wet with 70% Alcohol Cotton
Authors: Annisa Nur , Arwie Dzikra , Aryandi Rahmat
Published: February 2025

Blood glucose is a sugar found in the blood that is formed from Carbohydrates in food that are absorbed in large quantities into the blood and converted in the heart. In blood sampling alcohol is used to clean and disinfect the skin area before injection. This helps reduce the risk of infection by killing germs on the skin's surface. This study aims to determine the differences in the results of glucose level determination using the POCT device on specimens taken when the finger is dry and when the finger is still wet with 70% alcohol cotton. This study uses a laboratory experimental research design. The population of this study were students of Stikes Pantita Husada Bulukumba and the sample of this study was 53 capillary blood samples. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant difference in glucose levels in specimens taken when the fingers were dry and those that were still wet with 70% alcohol cotton. The results of the statistical test show that each data is normally distributed which meets the requirements for conducting the Wilcoxon test. The final results show a p-value of 0.000 <0.05, meaning that there is a significant difference in the average or a significant difference in specimens taken when the fingers were dry and those that were still wet. Conclusion: Based on the research conducted, it can be concluded that there is a difference in glucose levels between specimens taken when the fingers were dry and those that were still wet.
Memahami Pola Perilaku Generasi Z di Era Digital
Authors: Awalia Fadilla , Zulkarnaini Zulkarnaini
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami pola perilaku Generasi Z di era digital, dengan fokus pada bagaimana teknologi memengaruhi cara mereka berkomunikasi, belajar, bekerja, dan membangun identitas sosial. Generasi Z, yang lahir dalam lingkungan yang sudah terhubung secara digital, menunjukkan karakteristik unik yang berbeda dari generasi sebelumnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui wawancara mendalam, survei daring, dan analisis data media sosial untuk mengeksplorasi kebiasaan digital mereka. Kerangka teori yang digunakan melibatkan perspektif media baru dan teori generasi untuk mengidentifikasi dinamika perubahan perilaku akibat paparan teknologi. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Generasi Z cenderung mengutamakan efisiensi, konektivitas, dan ekspresi diri dalam aktivitas digital mereka. Di sisi lain, tantangan seperti kecanduan digital, kurangnya privasi, dan tekanan sosial dari media juga menjadi perhatian. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan bagi pembuat kebijakan, pendidik, dan pelaku bisnis dalam merancang strategi yang relevan untuk mendukung perkembangan Generasi Z di era digital. Selain itu, penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya literasi digital untuk membantu Generasi Z menghadapi berbagai tantangan dan memanfaatkan peluang yang ada dalam dunia yang semakin terhubung.
Privacy-Preserving Communication Efficient Approach for Health Data in Distributed Machine Learning
Authors: M Vaishnavi , Vemuru Srikanth
Published: February 2025

In distributed machine learning systems, communication challenges and privacy concerns arise while transmitting model parameters between nodes. Most of the current solutions have focused on resolving communication-related problems but often fall in effectively safeguarding privacy. Many current distributed machine learning methods primarily concentrate on resolving privacy concerns, sometimes overlooking the vital aspect of safeguarding the privacy of features. These solutions may not sufficiently safeguard the precise attributes of data points used in model training. To address this issue, proposed an Ensemble of Feature Reduction Model (EFRM), which is a pre-processing feature privacy communication method has been implemented. This technique is mainly meant to tackle the concerns related to feature privacy and communication efficiency in distributed machine learning. The goal of this method is to minimize communication inside a node by guaranteeing privacy via data pre-processing to communication between nodes. The experimental findings are evaluated on the Heart Stat log and WDBC datasets using classification metrics such as accuracy and F1 Score. Additionally, the impact on model training and prediction time is addressed.
Ethical Investments Considered as a Vital Tool to Maintain the Environmental Health and Sustainability of Gangtok: A Tourist Destination of Sikkim
Authors: Roy Bidisha , Upadhyay Dr. Santosh Kumar
Published: February 2025

Tourism serves a pivotal role in economic growth, but the environment and local communities are frequently threatened by its rapid expansion. This study explores the function of green investments in maintaining tourist destinations, with an emphasis on Gangtok, Sikkim. Gangtok, a growing tourist destination, requires a delicate equilibrium between social progress, environmental preservation, and economic growth. The research uses a case study approach and incorporates tourism's cost and benefit analysis. Secondary data about the growth of tourism was gathered from various sources. Data regarding the growth of tourism, environmental indicators, and economic parameters are examined to comprehend the present circumstances and possible hazards. The results demonstrate the importance of green investments in preserving the viability of tourism sites. Green investments include projects like waste management systems, eco-friendly infrastructure, renewable energy projects, and community-based tourism initiatives. In addition to slowing down environmental deterioration, these initiatives enhance Gangtok's allure as a sustainable travel destination. The study investigates the financial gains from green investments, including higher income, better infrastructure, and the creation of employment. By evaluating the degree to which local communities participate in and profit from tourism-related activities, the social dimension is investigated. The development of sustainable tourism includes community involvement, cultural preservation, and responsible tourism practices. The case study reveals Gangtok's present environmental situation, many environmental impacting factors, and the potential benefits of implementing green investments. It emphasizes how crucial it is for local communities, businesses, and government agencies to work together to create a comprehensive and functional sustainability framework. The results can be used by policymakers to create focused plans for encouraging green investments in tourism locations, guaranteeing a healthy balance between environmental preservation and economic growth.
TRIGLYCERIDE GLUCOSE INDEX AS A PREDICTOR OF SEVERITY OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IN ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME
Authors: Baligar Dr Basavaraj , Baligar Dr Shilpa , K Dr Dhruvanandan , Hiremath Dr Rajkumar
Published: February 2025

INTRODUCTION: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Indian population presenting to EMD with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). TyG index which is a new parameter assessed using fasting plasma glucose and Triglyceride levels is known to predict severity of insulin resistance. This study aims at validating the hypothesis that increase in TyG index is associated with increased risk of multivessel disease.METHODS: This study was conducted in cardiology department in a tertiary care hospital KIMS in Hubballi, Karnataka, over a period of 1 year (2023-24). Triglyceride glucose index was calculated with formula: Log [Fasting triglyceride (mg/dl) X fasting plasma glucose (mg/dl) /2]. Further the severity of CAD was calculated using SYNTAX and GENSINI score which was correlated with TyG index.RESULTS: We have recruited 109 participants with CVD. The mean (SD) TyG index was 5.4 [median (IQR) -5.5 (5.0-5.8]. There was a positive correlation between TyG index and Gensini score (correlation coefficient - 0.33) similarly, a positive correlation was observed between TyG index and SYNTAX score (correlation coefficient - 0.37). The mean (SD) TyG index score was 5.1 (0.32) in SVD group and 5.6 (0.46) in participants with multi vessel diseases (p <0.001). For a TyG index cut-off of 5.4 we observed sensitivity of 80%, specificity of 72.7% with significant AUC of 0.83. CONCLUSION: Our study demonstrated that increased TyG index is associated with increased risk of multi vessel CAD. The results further demonstrated that higher TyG index is associated with more severe CAD.
Aspectos anatômicos da doença de Alzheimer – uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Gomes Pinto Beatriz , Barros de Queiroz Emilly , Fonseca Cavalcante Francisco Rodrigo , Batista de Oliveira João Cláudio , Segundo Miranda Lincoln , De Araújo Costa Maria Andressa , Silva Fonteles Manoel Davi , Siebra Ramos Maria Eduarda , Moreira da Costa José Hildemar , Maia Reis Helber Fabrício
Published: February 2025

Introdução: A doença de Alzheimer é uma condição neurodegenerativa que afeta diversas partes do encéfalo, causando atrofia evidenciada em exames de imagem. Existem subtipos da doença a depender da região mais acometida do encéfalo, sendo a doença de Alzheimer típica a mais prevalente, em que o hipocampo é acometido. No entanto, o Alzheimer pode estar correlacionado com outras regiões anatômicas encefálicas. Objetifica-se identificar as estruturas anatômicas que estão diretamente associadas à patogênese da doença de Alzheimer. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura de caráter integrativo, que avaliou artigos nas bases de dados Pubmed, Scielo e Lilacs, com os seguintes descritores baseados no Descritores de Ciência e Saúde (DeCS): “doença de alzheimer”, “alzheimer disease”, “anatomia” e “anatomy”. Foram identificados 13 artigos que contemplam os objetivos da pesquisa. Os livros “Neuroanatomia Aplicada”, de Murilo S. Meneses, e “Neuroanatomia Funcional”, de Ângelo Machado, também foram utilizados como fonte. Resultados: De maneira específica, o Alzheimer impacta diretamente nos neurônios que constroem as fibras nervosas do hipocampo e do neocórtex, regiões responsáveis pela geração de memória de curto prazo, no entanto, a patologia pode se estender a outras regiões cerebrais a depender da gravidade neurodegenerativa. Existem subtipos da doença a depender da região mais acometida do encéfalo, sendo a doença de Alzheimer típica a mais prevalente, em que o hipocampo é acometido. Conclusões: Depreende-se que a atrofia cerebral gerada na doença de Alzheimer acomete regiões encefálicas múltiplas, sendo identificado acometimento proeminente no hipocampo, no sistema límbico, no lobo temporal e no córtex insular.
The Impact of Long Wait Times on Patient Health Outcomes: The Growing NHS Crisis
Authors:   Department of Management Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, Limiri Dinah
Published: February 2025

Long wait times remain a persistent problem experienced by universal healthcare systems such as the National Health Service (NHS). Despite the various measures to address the issue, it persists, resulting in longer wait times for accident, emergency, and elective non-urgent care. Long wait times in the NHS are attributed to several factors, including staffing shortages, limited resources, insufficient health and social care budgets, and interdependencies in care. Addressing these challenges can be difficult because of their complexities. However, it is necessary to address them because of the negative impact long wait times have on care. Apart from contributing to gaps in care delivery, they also affect the timeliness of care, leading to clinical deterioration and poor health outcomes. Long wait times also affect the patient’s willingness to seek care and follow-up on treatment. Measures such as prioritization of care and NHS restructuring can help to minimize the problem. Open-access scheduling can also help. This review aims to explore factors that are contributing to these delays and the impact they are having on care. This review also explores some measures that can be put in place to address the problem.
Sistema de Modelación para el Pre-Dimensionamiento de una Obra de Protección Costera en Las Toninas, Argentina
Authors: Bindelli Lucas , Re Mariano , Tomazín Nicolás , Haspert Federico , Haspert Carlos
Published: February 2025

La necesidad de proteger un tramo costero de la localidad de Las Toninas (Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina), tanto por su situación crítica respecto de la erosión como por la presencia de cables submarinos de relevancia, implica un estudio detallado de la posibilidad de implementación de una obra de infraestructura. Se analizaron distintas variantes de un sistema de rompeolas desvinculados evaluando distintos aspectos del diseño de la obra. Para seleccionar la mejor opción se avanzó con una estrategia multi-modelo, resolviendo la hidrodinámica de detalle (niveles, velocidades y oleaje), el transporte de sedimentos y la evolución morfológica de la situación con obra. Considerando los resultados de los distintos modelos, se realizó el cálculo estructural de la obra definiendo su sección transversal y el material para construirla.
Modelo Bidimensional del Resalto Hidráulico en el Cuenco Aguas Abajo de un Vertedero Tipo Creager
Authors: Picchio Ana Josefina , Motta Milesi Laura E. , Ragessi I. Matías , Rodríguez Andrés
Published: February 2025

Este trabajo presenta un modelo bidimensional de un perfil de vertedero, en específico el complejo hidroeléctrico de Salto Grande, conformado por una represa y central hidroeléctrica. El mismo se encuentra ubicado en el curso medio del río Uruguay, unos 15 km al norte de las ciudades de Salto (Uruguay) y Concordia (Argentina). Al pie del vertedero se encuentra un cuenco, en el que se disipa la energía del flujo por medio de un resalto hidráulico controlado, a efectos de aminorar potenciales problemas de erosión. El resalto se trata de un flujo rápidamente variado y no es posible caracterizar su comportamiento de manera analítica. Una alternativa, es modelar el comportamiento del flujo por medio de la fluidodinámica computacional (CFD). En este caso se utilizó de manera complementaria la aplicación Gmsh(R) y OpenFOAM(R). Una para crear la malla y, el código, para simular el flujo con un esquema de solución interFoam: para 2 fluidos térmicos, incompresibles, inmiscibles y que utiliza el método Volume of Fluid (VOF) para capturar la interfaz. En las simulaciones se probaron diferentes resoluciones de malla y modelos de turbulencia para poder comparar tiempos, órdenes de convergencia y resultados. Los cuales se comparan con resultados publicados en bibliografía reciente y poder establecer cuál es la resolución adecuada y el modelo de turbulencia que mejor aproxima la evolución de interfaz agua-aire y el campo de velocidades en la zona del resalto.
Estimación de una Curva Altura-Caudal para un Río de Montaña Mediante el uso Combinado de un Modelo Numérico y Mediciones Realizadas con LSPIV
Authors: Schöninger Rodrigo N. , Tarrab Leticia , Massó Leandro , Patalano Antoine , Rigatuso Agostina , Martos Aragon Augusto , Rodríguez Andrés
Published: February 2025

Se presenta la estimación de una curva altura-caudal, para una sección del Río San Antonio, ubicada en la Ciudad de Carlos Paz, provincia de Córdoba. Para ello, se utilizó un modelo numérico basado en una simplificación de las ecuaciones de Navier-Stokes, promediadas en el tiempo. Este modelo se aplica a una sección transversal de un canal abierto con flujo estacionario y uniforme, permitiendo conocer la distribución de la componente longitudinal de velocidad en la sección. El esquema numérico de resolución del modelo se implementó mediante un programa escrito en el lenguaje Python. En la sección estudiada se dispone de la batimetría y pendiente de fondo del cauce, obtenidos con GPS, y datos de velocidades superficiales medidos por velocimetría de imágenes de partículas a gran escala (LSPIV) en una estación fija, para un amplio rango de caudales. Mediante esta información, sumado al conocimiento en campo de la sección, se calibraron los parámetros del modelo y se obtuvieron las distribuciones de velocidades correspondientes. La curva modelada muestra un buen ajuste con los valores aforados en la sección de estudio.
Development of an efficient model to calculate subsidence above the Groningen gas field
Authors: Wouters Marius C. , Govers Rob , Hanssen Ramon F.
Published: February 2025

In order to constrain different drivers of subsidence in the Groningen gas field region, the integration of geomechanical simulations into a data assimilation procedure is crucial. Existing geomechanical models vary in complexity depending on their implementation of the available input data of the subsurface geometry and properties and reservoir pressure. High-complexity models are associated with many parameters to be estimated and tend to be computationally expensive, hindering their practical use in data assimilation. We develop a mechanical model that is optimised in terms of model complexity for the context of simulating surface deformation above the Groningen gas field. The reservoir discretisation and vertical elastic layering are simplified such that model details that are unlikely to be generating surface signals resolvable in geodetic data are eliminated. We demonstrate that the optimised model is ~100 times more numerically efficient than complete models. We also determine the sensitivity of subsidence to the lateral compaction resolution and the elastic layering of our efficient model, to constrain the model resolution in future data assimilation applications for Groningen.
El Proyecto Curricular Institucional como estrategia para mejorar la Calidad Educativa en la Educación Básica Regular
Authors: Cuicapuza Salazar Darío
Published: February 2025

El propósito de este artículo es dar a conocer el impacto del desarrollo del Proyecto Curricular Institucional (PCI) como alternativa para mejorar la calidad educativa, en Instituciones Educativas de Educación Básica Regular. Se ha realizado una investigación centrada en el enfoque cuantitativo de tipo exploratorio-descriptivo, utilizando escalas de medición y confiabilidad Alfa de Cronbach y Kolmogórov-Smirnov, aplicadas a 30 docentes de cinco instituciones educativas de la UGEL Tayacaja-Huancavelica. Los resultados de la encuesta y análisis han determinado que la planificación del PCI se ubica en "proceso", esta valoración se difiere de la autoevaluación docente, donde la variabilidad oscila entre "ausente" y "logrado". De acuerdo con las evidencias registradas sobre el proceso de planificación del PCI,   la gran mayoría de las instituciones educativas del ámbito rural enfrentan dificultades en la construcción y desarrollo del PCI, contar con éste instrumento de gestión es relevante y pilar fundamental de la propuesta educativa como elemento fundamental para el fortalecimiento de la gestión pedagógica institucional, lo cual va a permitir evaluar la calidad del servicio educativo y la vía que posibilita la interconexión de la escuela con la comunidad local.
Comparative Analysis of Growth and Meat Quality of Male Kachhi Sheep under Semi-Intensive and Intensive Management Systems
Authors: Saeed Ahmed  , Huma Rizwana  , Nisar Ahmed  , Farhat Ullah Habib  , Maaz Khan  , Abdul Samad Magsi  , Muhammad Ilyas  , Ibad Ur Rahman  , Talal Maqbool  , Samiullah Jan  , Abdul Kabir
Published: February 2025

A study evaluated the growth, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of 12 male Kachhi sheep (3–4 months old) reared under semi-intensive (Group A; n = 6) and intensive (Group B; n = 6) systems for 12 weeks at Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam. Group A received grazing with supplemental concentrate, while Group B was fed green fodder and concentrate without grazing. Age was determined via dental formula (Schoenian, 2010). Post-slaughter analysis revealed significantly higher (p < 0.05) weight gain (90.37% vs. 50.15%) and dressing percentage (54.56% vs. 51.07%) in Group A. Carcass components, including neck (1.65 vs. 0.97 kg), shoulder (2.37 vs. 1.97 kg), thorax (2.42 vs. 1.83 kg), loin/flank (2.31 vs. 1.45 kg), and legs (2.89 vs. 1.64 kg), were superior in Group A. Conversely, Group B exhibited heavier organ weights: kidneys (0.53 vs. 0.47 kg), liver (0.93 vs. 0.81 kg), spleen (0.31 vs. 0.21 kg), and heart (0.71 vs. 0.62 kg). Meat quality favored Group A, with higher pH (5.95 vs. 5.40), water-holding capacity (63.85% vs. 61.31%), ash (0.86% vs. 0.72%), fat (3.45% vs. 2.65%), moisture (72.73% vs. 70.54%), and protein (21.16% vs. 19.75%). However, Group B had elevated drip loss (4.85% vs. 4.20%) and cooking loss (38.97% vs. 35.19%). The semi-intensive system enhanced carcass yield and meat quality, attributed to grazing’s physiological benefits, despite identical feed quantity/quality. These findings underscore grazing’s critical role in optimizing growth and profitability in Kachhi sheep production, advocating its integration into management strategies.