bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PELATIHAN PENULISAN PROPOSAL KEGIATAN BAGI SISWA MAS BAHRUL ULUUM AL-KAMAL ASAHAN
Authors: Zulkarnain Zulkarnain , Akmal Akmal , Suparmadi Suparmadi
Published: August 2024

Abstract. MAS Bahrul Uluum Al-Kamal is located in Siumbut-umbut sub-district, Kisaran Timur sub-district, Asahan district. The majority of students at this school are students who live at the MAS Bahrul Uluum Al-Kamal Islamic boarding school. The aim of this service is to increase madrasah students' understanding of activity proposals held within the madrasah or activities outside the madrasah as well as to improve students' skills in writing activity proposals properly and correctly. What madrasah students need is training in writing activity proposals because so far they have been considered not good enough. The methods used in this service activity are observation, training and mentoring (the practice of making student activity proposals). Through interviews with the Head of Student Affairs and the head of extracurricular activities at MAS Bahrul Uluum Al-Kamal, data was obtained that this madrassa student experienced difficulties in preparing activity proposals. Furthermore, through observation activities it was found that after the training activities students experienced an increase in their skills in preparing activity proposals. The result of carrying out the activities is that students who take part in the training have a good understanding of making activity proposals and know and have the ability to prepare activity proposals organized by the madrasah so that they can apply them to other madrasah activities. Keywords: training; activity proposals; student  Abstrak. MAS Bahrul Uluum Al-Kamal terletak di kelurahan Siumbut-umbut kecamatan Kisaran Timur kabupaten Asahan. Siswa di sekolah ini mayoritas merupakan santri yang menetap di pondok pesantren MAS Bahrul Uluum Al-Kamal. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pemahaman siswa madrasah tentang proposal kegiatan yang diselenggarakan dilingkungan madrasah ataupun kegiatan ke luar madrasah serta untuk meningkatkan keterampilan siswa dalam penulisan proposal kegiatan dengan baik dan benar. Yang dibutuhkan oleh siswa madrasah adalah pelatihan menulis proposal kegiatan karena selama ini dinilai masih kurang baik. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah observasi, pelatihan dan pendampingan (praktik pembuatan proposal kegiatan siswa). Melalui wawancara dengan Waka kesiswaan dan ketua ekskul MAS Bahrul Uluum Al-Kamal diperoleh data bahwa siswa madrsah ini mengalami kesulitan dalam menyusun proposal kegiatan. Selanjutnya melalui kegiatan observasi didapati bahwa setelah kegiatan pelatihan siswa mengalami peningkatan dalam keterampilan menyusun proposal kegiatan. Hasil dari pelaksanaan kegiatan adalah siswa yang mengikuti pelatihan memiliki pemahaman yang baik tentang pembuatan proposal kegiatan dan mengetahui serta memiliki kemampuan untuk menyusun proposal kegiatan yang diselenggarakan oleh madrasah sehingga dapat mereka terapkan pada kegiatan madrasah lainnya. Kata kunci: pelatihan; proposal kegiatan; siswa
OPTIMALISASI PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI BAGI MASYARAKAT DESA CENGKERING PEKAN
Authors: Handayani Masitah , Risnawati Risnawati , Ubaidillah Abdul Azis , Zulkhairani Zulkhairani
Published: August 2024

Abstract: Information technology is the study or use of electronic equipment, especially computers, to store, analyze and distribute any information, including words, numbers and images. Information technology that is currently developing has created new traditions and culture in people's lives where the virtual world seems to have become the real world. An example is computer use. By using a computer connected to the internet, you can open up very wide world horizons so that the world seems not limited by time and space. The rapid development of information technology in various fields cannot be separated from its role in creating, storing, conveying and disseminating information. The use of electronic devices such as televisions, computers and smartphones also makes information technology increasingly needed by the wider community. Therefore, the use of information technology must be optimized so that it has a positive impact, including the efficiency of village government bureaucracy, facilitating public services and administrative services, increasing community participation in decision making, increasing transparency and accountability of village government, and increasing access to information for all related parties. .               Keywords: technology, society, village Abstrak: Teknologi informasi adalah studi atau penggunaan peralatan elektronika, terutama komputer, untuk menyimpan, menganalisa, dan mendistribusikan informasi, termasuk kata-kata, bilangan, dan gambar. Teknologi informasi yang berkembang pada saat ini telah menciptakan tradisi dan budaya baru dalam kehidupan masyarakat, dimana dunia maya seolah-olah menjadi dunia nyata. Contohnya adalah dengan memanfaatkan komputer yang terhubung dengan internet dapat membuka cakrawala dunia yang sangat luas sehingga dunia seakan tidak dibatasi oleh ruang dan waktu. Pesatnya perkembangan teknologi informasi di berbagai bidang tak terlepas dari perannya dalam membuat, menyimpan, menyampaikan, hingga menyebarkan informasi. Penggunaan perangkat elektronik seperti televisi, komputer, dan smartphone pun turut membuat teknologi informasi semakin dibutuhkan oleh masyarakat luas. Oleh sebab itu, penggunaan teknologi informasi harus dioptimalkan agar memberikan dampak posistif antara lain efisiensi birokrasi pemerintahan desa, memudahkan layanan publik dan pelayanan administrasi, meningkatkan partisipasi, masyarakat dalam pengambilan keputusan, meningkatkan transparansi dan akuntabilitas pemerintah desa, serta meningkatkan akses informasi bagi semua pihak terkait.Kata Kunci: teknologi, masyarakat, desa
Apresentação do dossiê “Contribuições da linguística sistêmico-funcional para o ensino e para a aprendizagem de línguas adicionais”
Authors: Da Silva Antonio Márcio , Rottava Lucia , Santos Sulany Silveira dos
Published: August 2024

A proposta temática deste Dossiê, Contribuições da Linguística Sistêmico-Funcional (LSF) para o Ensino e para a Aprendizagem de Línguas Adicionais, contempla o potencial que as línguas apresentam em termos de Halliday (1978). A LSF tem indicado múltiplas possibilidades de entendimento e de análise do funcionamento da linguagem e das línguas em contextos culturais e situacionais diversos. Esses contextos representam um potencial de uso de línguas, visto que “aprender uma língua é construir uma imagem da realidade que está à sua volta e dentro dela. Neste processo, que também é social, a construção da realidade é inseparável da construção do sistema semântico no qual a realidade está inserida” (Halliday, 1978, pp.1-2). O olhar analítico desse potencial de sentido da língua em uso é que torna vivas as diferentes realidades linguísticas, pois, como Halliday destaca, “a língua é um potencial; o que o usuário pode fazer. O que a pessoa pode fazer no sentido linguístico, [...] isto é, o que ela pode fazer como falante/ouvinte, é equivalente ao que ela ‘pode querer dizer’” (pp. 27-28).
O Sistema de atitude em textos criados pelo ChatGPT – uma análise de textos em português como língua adicional
Authors: Silveira dos Santos Sulany , Barbosa Martins Godoy da Silva Lisiane , Bordim Caroline
Published: August 2024

Este artigo analisou como os recursos do sistema de Avaliatividade, mais precisamente do subsistema de Atitude, são mobilizados pelo ChatGPT para a construção de textos em Português Língua Adicional no nível de proficiência B2. Foi realizado um estudo de abordagem qualitativa em um conjunto de textos produzidos por estudantes de uma universidade britânica na plataforma da inteligência artificial generativa ChatGPT. Os seguintes procedimentos analíticos foram empregados: i) seleção de textos, seguindo a ordem gerada pelo ChatGPT; ii) divisão e organização dos textos quanto aos aspectos solicitados na tarefa; iii) análise semântico-discursiva da tarefa; iv) análise semântico-discursiva dos recursos léxico-gramaticais do aspecto: oportunidades e desafios das novas tecnologias. Como resultado, foi possível identificar que todas as subcategorias do subsistema de Atitude são mobilizadas, em conjunto, para a avaliação das “novas tecnologias”, ainda que Julgamento e Apreciação prevaleçam em relação a Afeto.
O emprego dos pretéritos perfeitos do espanhol: uma análise à luz da metafunção interpessoal
Authors: Naysinger Nascimento Greice , Miranda Félix Valentín Bugueño
Published: August 2024

A Linguística Sistêmico Funcional almeja descrever fatos da língua de uma forma holística e apresenta como uma das suas principais características a percepção de que o todo se obtém pela análise das partes. Esse traço convém ao objetivo do presente artigo, que é aplicar a metafunção interpessoal a um fenômeno verbal do espanhol, como é o uso de dois tempos passados classificados em função do aspecto perfectividad. Constitui o referencial teórico a concepção de uma língua como diassitema (Coseriu, 1992), a hipótese de valores desses tempos de acordo com a linguística hispânica (Aleza Izquierdo, 2010; RAE, 2010) e a noção de metafunção interpessoal (Fuzer; Cabral, 2014; Ghio; Fernández, 2008), que permite avaliar a interação entre enunciador e interlocutor, demonstrando as atitudes e pontos de vista dos falantes. Metodologicamente, aplicou-se o sistema de segmentação e análise de orações a um conjunto de excertos de textos jornalísticos que constituem o corpus deste artigo.  A partir dos resultados obtidos, observa-se que a aplicação da metafunção interpessoal pode contribuir para uma melhor compreensão de certas estruturas da língua. Contudo, a teoria parece ainda não haver explorado suficientemente fenômenos como o da perfectividad que permitam explicar os usos de ambos os pretéritos perfeitos do espanhol.
Australian PwC affair: An international perspective
Authors: Dumay John , Ricceri Federica , Guthrie AM James
Published: August 2024

This article delves into the recent PwC Australia controversy by examining reports and evidence from the Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee (SFPARC). It aims to update the narrative surrounding the Australian PwC case from an international viewpoint. In June 2023, the SFPARC published an initial report scrutinizing the oversight and integrity of consulting services. This report highlighted the unauthorized release of confidential government information between 2013 and 2016 by PwC Australia partners. It evaluated PwC Australia's actions during and after the breach, including attempts to conceal the incident and the firm's subsequent public relations efforts. The SFPARC conducted an examination of the PwC case, assessing evidence gathered during the investigation along with publicly available data. The Committee concluded that PwC Australia had not adequately addressed the matter internally or held its partners accountable for their misconduct and subsequent cover-up. In its June 2023 report, the Committee made two recommendations: (1) for PwC to fully cooperate with any ensuing inquiries, and (2) for PwC to provide accurate and comprehensive information regarding its partners' and staff's involvement in the government data breach. The Committee accused PwC of attempting to conceal the tax leak scandal and criticized the leadership shortcomings among its top officials. In a follow-up report titled ‘PwC: The Cover-up Worsens the Crime’, the SFPARC alleged that PwC failed to disclose information about the conduct of its international partners. This report centred on a scandal involving a partner who, under confidentiality agreements, was prohibited from sharing confidential Treasury information on multinational tax regulations with coworkers. These coworkers then sold the information to American companies under the project codename ‘Project North America’.
Politics or Bureaucracy? Which matters most for determining Real Interest Rates in Türkiye?
Authors: Corakci Aysegul
Published: August 2024

This paper analyses whether political and/or bureaucratic regime changes cause significant shifts in the mean of Türkiye’s short-term real interest rate for the period between 1985:6 and 2023:12. In the sample period Türkiye has witnessed the rule of 23 governments with 11 different prime ministers, 5 different political parties, and 16 Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) governors, along with a critical political system change. When the same period was tested for purely statistical structural breaks using the Bai and Perron (1998) method 6 distinct break points were identified. Even after controlling for these structural breaks, we find that dummy variables corresponding to party switch in the Prime Ministry (or Presidency after 2018) are still strongly significant for explaining real interest rate fluctuations. However, the change in CBRT governorship seems to have a comparatively weak effect on Türkiye’s real interest rate. Hence, for Türkiye politics indeed matters and the real interest rate is not policy invariant.
Osteoid Osteoma in the Hand
Authors: zde H , Ertem Kadir , Eren Mehmet , zdemir Zeynep
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Many patients associated with non-traumatic wrist or hand pain receive symptomatic treatment. Although temporary improvements are seen with these treatments, the underlying cause is masked, and delayed, or missed. Two patients with osteoid osteoma (OO) localized in the capitate and proximal phalanx are presented in this article. OO is a
benign bone tumor typically seen in children, affecting long bones. While cases located in the upper extremities are shared, it is rare in the hand. Surgical intervention remains the primary treatment option. Favorable outcomes are achieved with complete excision of the nidus in an early-detected OO cases.
Nutritional composition of Smoked Dried Archachatina marginata Meat Processed with NSPRI Smoking Kiln
Authors: Oyewole Omoniyi , Zaka Kafayat , Ajao Taiwo , Ibitoye Olufisayo , Balogun Bukola , Adeniyi Boluwaji
Published: August 2024

This work basically focused onevaluating the potential of smoked snail (Archachatina Marginata) meat using NSPRI smoking kiln®as a sustainable dietary source, in order to address food security challenges thereby promoting healthier dietary choices globally. NSPRI smoking kiln®was developed as a result of the traditional smoking process being inefficient coupled with health hazards posed by wood during smoking. African giant snails were procured from “Oje” market in Ibadan East LGA, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Samples were cracked, degutted, washed and rinsed in clean water. Thereafter, treatment was applied by brining, then, samples were smoked in the kiln. Smoke dried Archachatina marginata products were characterized for their proximate and mineral composition according to standard. Results of proximate composition indicated that there was a good retention of nutrients of crude fat, ash, crude fibre, protein, moisture content (3.0± 0.46,1.83±0.20, 0.13±0.32, 75.7±0.21,17.61±0.34% respectively); and energy content of (1462.45±26.70 KJ/100g). Furthermore, result of mineral composition indicated a significant amount of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and iron retained (104.87±0.30, 220.95±0.41, 210.90±0.30, 15.49±0.33, 8.91±0.24 mg/100g).NSPRI smoking kiln®aided in better smoking efficiency and maintained the nutritional value of the meat.By leveraging improved smoking methods like the NSPRI smoking kiln, stakeholders can enhance the nutritional profile of snail meat while addressing concerns related to traditional smoking practices.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding COVID-19 vaccine precaution dose among health-care professionals at a tertiary care teaching hospital in India: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Gosavi Punam , Pawar Sneha , Kalikar Mrunalini , Pise Harshal , Ghotkar Ulhas
Published: August 2024

Background: COVID-19 vaccine precaution dose has emerged as an essential tool to control the spread of COVID-19 infections worldwide. The acceptance of vaccines is influenced by various factors such as knowledge, perception of the likelihood of COVID-19 spread, vaccine safety, logistics, vaccine efficacy, and perceived risk.

Aim and Objectives: This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of COVID-19 vaccine precaution dose among health-care professionals (HCPs) at a tertiary care teaching hospital.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 147 participants using a self-designed, semi-structured, and pre-validated questionnaire circulated through Google Forms to HCPs.

Results: The results showed that all the participants were aware of the COVID-19 vaccine precaution dose. However, only 68.49% of the participants had received the dose. The major source of information was the World Health Organization. About 79.4% of the participants were worried about serious unknown long-term effects of the precautionary dose, but the majority were willing to take it without any hesitation. About 14.3% of the participants experienced side effects, with pain at the injection site being the most common.

Conclusion: The study demonstrates that participants had a good understanding of the COVID-19 precaution dose, but their attitudes were slightly lesser compared to their knowledge, and also, there was a lot of hesitation with respect to practicing the COVID-19 vaccine precaution dose.
Early Sign Language: Psychological and Mental Health of Deaf Babies
Authors: A Ahmed Alzahrani
Published: August 2024

The present study aims knowing the most common sign language vocabulary used among Deaf babies by helping their deaf mothers, and its reflection on the psychological and mental health of deaf children, whether positively or negatively. Also, knowing the most common simple reference sentences for deaf children from the perspective of deaf mothers. The current study followed the descriptive analytical approach. The study population consisted of 70 Deaf mothers in the cities of the Western Region (Jeddah-Makkah-Madinah) for the year 2021. The results of the study concluded that as long as young Deaf babies expose to sign language at an early age, it reflected positively on their linguistic development and their mental, psychological and social health. The results also concluded that the most common sign language vocabulary used among Deaf babies from the point of view of deaf mothers were (Papa - Mama - plays - goodbye - bathroom - milk - sleeps - eat - bread - bananas - apples - orange - come - dog - thickness), in other words, most of vocabulary associated with family, home, and food categories. Moreover, Deaf mothers have agreed on a number of common reference sentences among children, including: Iterative sentences vocabulary with majority, then Sentences of denial and rejection, then Sentence communication, call and reference, then Emotional Sentences then Appointment and approval sentences, then Interrogative sentences then nervous phrases. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 23(6), June 2022: 1- 12.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and its Relationship to Self-esteem among Primary School Pupils of both Genders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Owidha Sultan Mousa , Zahran Nevien Mohamed
Published: August 2024

The study examined the correlation between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Self-esteem among primary school children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The sample was 200 children (boys –girls) and their ages from 9 to 13 years. Multiple scales and the descriptive method (correlative/comparative) were used to collect the data. and analyze it statistically. The findings revealed that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is negatively associated with Self-esteem among all the respondents. Further, the male children have low self-esteem, while the female showed higher Self-esteem. It is recommended to develop psychological development programs at schools to enhance self-esteem among such children.
The application of forward psychiatry among Malaysian soldiers on battlefield: Case Series
Authors: Yusof Mohd Farid Md , Nordin Muhammad Farhan
Published: August 2024

Introduction: The forward psychiatry practice in the combat field has proven effective in reducing the attrition rates due to combat and operational stress of the service members. The concept has evolved over the years with the same objective to conserve the fighting troops' strength and minimize the incident rates of post-traumatic stress disorder among the soldiers. The Combat and Operational Stress Reaction (COSR) team has been deployed to the conflict zone and applied the forward psychiatry principles to the troops on the battlefield. Case Series: Here, we presented 3 case series of service members that were attended by the COSR team during their deployment on the frontline. First, a serviceman presented with late recognition of acute stress symptoms following active combat duty with poor support from his unit. Second, a combat engineer presented with anxiety and somatic symptoms after combat duty; third, a combat radio operator with early detection of acute stress symptoms by his unit commander. Results: In the first case, the patient's psychological condition deteriorated, requiring frequent sedation and transfer to a military tertiary hospital. In the second and third cases, both patients improved and returned to their duties with individualized psychotherapy and relaxation techniques. Conclusion: Early detection of the symptoms and intervention based on the principles of forward psychiatry in active combat zone facilitate service members' return to function and reduce complications and morbidity to their psychological health. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol. 23(8) August, 2022; 1-11.
Desafios diagnósticos e terapêuticos da doença Arterial Coronária Estável em pacientes idosos: uma revisão narrativa
Authors: Montina Diego Neves , Macieski Paola Barros , Resende Maria Luíza Campos , Barreto Francisco Lucas Cavalcante , Ribeiro Claudia Holanda , Morais Vitoria Cruz da Silveira , Andrade Marina de Freitas , Oliveira Rafaela Rabelo Gonçalves de , Guerra Yuri da Costa
Published: August 2024

A Doença Arterial Coronária (DAC) estável é uma condição prevalente em idosos, caracterizada pela formação de placas de ateroma nas artérias coronárias, resultando em angina estável. Este estudo revisa os desafios diagnósticos e terapêuticos associados à DAC estável em pacientes idosos, destacando as peculiaridades desse grupo, como a presença de múltiplas comorbidades e a complexidade do diagnóstico clínico. A angina estável, principal manifestação da DAC, é frequentemente subdiagnosticada em idosos devido a sintomas atípicos e à dificuldade em distinguir a dor anginosa de outras dores precordiais. A análise minuciosa de fatores de risco, como histórico de tabagismo e diabetes, e a busca por sinais de aterosclerose generalizada são fundamentais na condução diagnóstica. Além disso, o tratamento de DAC em idosos enfrenta desafios devido à polifarmácia e ao risco de complicações. Embora o uso de terapias farmacológicas e intervenções cirúrgicas seja comum, a escolha do tratamento deve ser individualizada, considerando a qualidade de vida e as preferências dos pacientes. Este estudo ressalta a necessidade de mais pesquisas para aprimorar as estratégias diagnósticas e terapêuticas, visando melhorar os desfechos clínicos e a qualidade de vida dos idosos com DAC estável.
The Relationship Between Health Literacy, Quality of Life, and Physical Activity Level of Hemodialysis Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Aktaş Arslan Fatma Cansu , Düger Tülin
Published: August 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the health literacy of patients receiving hemodialysis and to determine the relationship between health literacy, quality of life, and physical activity level.
Methods: The study was conducted in a cross-sectional design with 113 hemodialysis patients who met the inclusion criteria and who were treated at a Private Dialysis Center between September and October 2023. Personal Information Form, European Health Literacy Scale Turkish Adaptation, International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form, and Kidney Disease Quality of Life Scale were used for data collection. Data were analyzed using percentage distributions, means, standard deviation, median values, Pearson and Spearman Correlation Analysis, Chi-Square Test, One-Way Analysis of Variance, Kruskal-Wallis Analysis of Variance, and p<0.05 was accepted as the cut-off value for statistical significance.
Results: The health literacy level of hemodialysis patients was found to be "problematic" with a mean total scale score of 25.9±82 points. 48.7% of the patients had low physical activity level. Statistical differences were found between personal characteristics such as age, marital status and educational status and health literacy dimensions (p<0.05). While a statistically significant relationship was found between health literacy and physical activity value (p<0.05), no statistically significant relationship was found with quality of life (p>0.05).
Conclusions: Hemodialysis patients should be evaluated at regular intervals individualized interventions should be developed and patients should be guided to increase their health literacy and physical activity levels.
Study on Lipid and Pigment Contents of Microalgae Cultivated in Water from Litopenaeus vannamei Shrimp Farm
Authors:   Center of Excellence in Innovative Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Cheirsilp Benjamas , Khumngen Thidaporn ,   Center of Excellence in Innovative Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Maneechote Wageeporn ,   Center of Excellence in Innovative Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to cultivate microalgae in water from Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp farm to be used as supplement for shrimp. The study focused on its growth, lipid and pigment contents and effects of urea addition as nitrogen source and scale-up of microalgae cultivation. Microalga Chlorella sp. SHP isolated from shrimp farm showed higher pigment content and antioxidant activity than other two isolated strains. Chlorella sp. SHP grew best in effluent from treatment pond compared to water from reservoir pond and shrimp pond. The addition of urea at 2 g/L and the scale up in 50 L microalgae cultivation pond gave the maximum biomass of 0.19±0.03 g/L, the lipid content of 44.96±2.79%, and the contents of chlorophyll ab and carotenoids of 11.65 mg/g and 5.45 mg/g, respectively. The antioxidant activity based on radical scavenging activity of 1 g microalgal biomass was 66.71±0.02%. The findings from this study could be an alternative for producing microalgae with high lipid and pigment contents, and further utilization as low-cost supplements for shrimp cultivation.
Effect of Concentration and Frequency of Feeding with Food (Fermented Rice Bran) on Mass Culture of Natural Copepod
Authors:   Institute of Marine Science, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Oungern Doungtip , Muthuwan Vorathep ,   Institute of Marine Science, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Fakrajung Siraprapa ,   Institute of Marine Science, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Charoendeeand Wiracha ,   Institute of Marine Science, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Phuangsanthia Wilaiwan ,   Institute of Marine Science, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Sonpong Patcharida ,   Institute of Marine Science, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Kanokrung Amonrat ,   Institute of Marine Science, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Karuwancharoen Ratima ,   Institute of Marine Science, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Chotnipat Soranot ,   Faculty ๐f Animal Sciences and Agricultural Technology, Silpakorn University, Phetchaburi 76120, Poosuwan Chon ,   Faculty ๐f Animal Sciences and Agricultural Technology, Silpakorn University, Phetchaburi 76120, Sripanomyom Jakkrapong ,   King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Chumphon 20131
Published: August 2024

Development of natural copepod production using fermented rice bran at different concentrations and feeding frequencies was studied. The experiment followed a factorial design with two factors: rice bran concentration (50, 100, and 150 ppm) and feeding frequency (first feeding only and second feeding on day 4 after the first feeding). The experiment was conducted in 18 plastic buckets of 10-liter capacity for a duration of 30 days. The results showed that copepods responded to the increase and decrease in density in the same direction. The interaction between the two factors (rice bran concentration and feeding frequency) showed a significant influence on the copepod density (p<0.05). The highest copepod densities were observed when using first feeding only at a high rice bran concentration of 150 ppm (Mean±SE) of 6.4±1.4a ind./ ml. For the second feeding on day 4 after the first feeding, copepod densities were lower for all concentrations: (Mean±SE) 2.7±0.4, 2.4±0.3, 2.1±0.5 ind./ ml respectively. The most abundant types of copepods were from the orders Calanoid, Cyclopoid, and Harpacticoid copepod with percentages of 64.9, 23.3, 11.8 ind./ml, and the copepod stages were represented by nauplii, adult, copepodite, the adult with eggs. Their percentages were 38.9±2.0, 37.0±1.7, 23.6±1.4, 0.5±0.2 ind./ml, respectively. It can be concluded that using fermented rice bran at a high concentration of 150 ppm with the approach of first feeding only is sufficient enough to increase the mass culture of natural copepods.
Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity and Total Phenolic Content of Foliose Lichen Species Parmotrema tinctorum (Despr. ex Nyl.) Hale
Authors:   Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham 44150, Tongjan Ammarin , Saisong Areerat ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham 44150, Chamnantap Nucharee ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham 44150, Champatasi Kritsada ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham 44150, Naksuwankul Khwanyuruan ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham 44150
Published: August 2024

Lichens are symbiosis between fungi and algae. Lichens can produce specific secondary metabolites which are different from other organisms. Lichens are of interest due to the accumulation of secondary metabolites in their thallus. The objective of this research was to determine the antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of foliose lichen species, Parmotrema tinctorum. The lichen was macerated with methanol, acetone, and ethyl acetate at room temperature to obtain the crude extract. Antioxidant activity of crude extract was analyzed by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay and Ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay. Phenolic content was analyzed by Folin-Ciocaltue phenol method. The result showed that the crude extract by methanol gave the highest yield at 34.74 followed by acetone ethyl acetate, respectively. The highest yield of total phenolic content was found in ethyl acetate crude extract at 83.15±12.52 mg GAE/g DW, followed by acetone and methanolic at 754.55±14.90 and 443.94±11.36 mg GAE/g DW, respectively. The highest antioxidant activity was found in DPPH assay value with methanolic extract at IC50 = 4.61±0.04 mg/mL, then ethyl acetate and acetone, respectively. While FRAP assay was shown to be highest in the methanolic extract at 2096.27±9.24 mg Fe/g extract, followed by acetone and ethyl acetate, respectively.
Psychiatrists’ and Infectious Disease Physicians’ Awareness and Knowledge Level of Drug-Drug Interactions Between Antiretrovirals and Psychotropics: A Comparative Questionnaire-Based Study
Authors: Yalçın Nadir , Inkaya Ahmet Cagkan , Kara Emre , Başar Koray , Demirkan Kutay , Ünal Serhat
Published: August 2024

Objectives: The incidence of drug-drug interactions (DDIs) increases with psychotropics in people living with HIV (PLWH). This study aimed to compare the knowledge of infectious disease physicians (IDPs) and psychiatrists about DDIs as primary outcome and to assess their knowledge, attitudes and awareness of DDIs as secondary outcome.
Materials and Methods: The quantitative and comparative questionnaire methods were administered to IDPs and psychiatrists in online survey. The questionnaire included open-ended and multiple-choice questions on physicians’ sociodemographic and attitudes to DDIs and three hypothetical case scenarios. Information including patients’ age, sex, social and medical history, laboratory findings and all drugs were provided in each scenario. After providing brief DDI information, the case scenario question was asked again with pretest-posttest design.
Results: Attitudes of 31 IDPs and 29 psychiatrists against ART-psychotropic DDIs were examined. Thirty-five (58.3%) of physicians emphasized that ‘average’ perceived competence in DDIs knowledge. Moreover, 53 physicians (88.3%) were affected by DDIs on prescription behavior. When we asked physicians that how often they informed their patients about DDI, 45 (75%) responded ‘often/always’. Major DDI was defined correctly by psychiatrists [12 (41.4%) vs. 23 (79.3%)] and IDPs [24 (77.4%) vs. 29 (93.5%)] before and after information brief (p
A Network Toxicology Analysis of the Molecular Pathways and Novel Targets in TCDD-Induced Cardiovascular Toxicity
Authors: Karakuş Fuat
Published: August 2024

2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), an environmental contaminant, disrupt multiple systems including endocrine, immun, nervous, reproductive, developmental, and cardiovascular. This study aimed to identify the molecular pathways and potential therapeutic targets for TCDD-induced cardiovascular toxicity using CTD, ShinyGO, STRING, GeneMANIA, ChEA3, MIENTURNET, and Cytoscape computational tools. The analysis identified the AGE-RAGE signaling pathway, blood circulation, and cytokine receptor binding as the top3 among 10 key molecular pathways, biological processes, and molecular functions associated with TCDD-induced cardiovascular toxicity. Additionally, 10 hub proteins/genes were found to play a critical role, with NFKB1 being the most important regulating transcription factor and hsa-miR-19a-3p and hsa-miR-125b-5p as the most crucial microRNAs. This study sheds light on the molecular mechanisms underlying TCDD-induced cardiovascular toxicity, revealing novel potential targets for therapeutic intervention.
线性代数启发式教学模式研究与实践课程改革
Authors:   天津师范大学, 杨 茂林 , 高 静 ,   天津师范大学, 韩 婷婷 ,   天津师范大学
Published: August 2024

本文探讨线性代数启发式教学模式的构建与实践。目标是通过课程改革提高教学效果，培养学生的创新思维和实践能力。本文首先对启发式教学模式进行了理论上的梳理与分析，接着详细阐述了其在线性代数教学中的应用策略，并通过实践案例展示了启发式教学模式的具体实施和成效。最后，对课程改革进行了总结，并提出了未来研究的展望。本文的研究将为线性代数课程新型教学模式的进一步探索带来价值。
Escherichia col Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Authors: Shalgam Dhamyaa Obaid , Al-Tamimi Baydaa Ali Abd Alwan , Dhaif Safiya Saad , Salman Shaima Basil , Salman Isam Noori
Published: August 2024

The Latin and Greek words "diabetes" and "mellitus," respectively, signify sweet and siphon. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease marked by abnormally elevated blood glucose levels. DM can be divided into two categories: types 1 and 2. T2DM is hypothesized to affect middle-aged and older individuals who have maintained hyperglycemia as a result of bad eating habits and lifestyle choices. 45 urine samples from diabetics with UTIs of different ages were gathered for this study at the National Diabetes Center of Al-Mustansiriyah University in Baghdad Province, Iraq, between October 2023 and February 2024. The samples were handled carefully in the laboratory utilizing the right protocols to avoid any contamination. To categorize bacterial species in the urinary tract, biochemical assays, the standard urine culture (SUC), and other techniques were employed (cultural characteristics, vitek2 system). E. coli made up 67% of the bacteria that were identified from the urine of T2DM patients who had UTIs. In this investigation, E. coli displayed a high percentage of sensitivity to Nitrofurantoin, Erythromycin, Tetracycline, Oxyacillin, Vancomycin, Teicoplanin, and Imipenem (97%) but resistance to Moxifloxacin, Meropenem, Tigecyclin, Ampicillin, Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone, Ertapenem, Cefoxitin, and Nalidixic acid with rate of 100%.
Article Review: Production and Purification of Antibiotics from Environmental Microorganism
Authors: Hashim Saba Talab , Al-Taei Saba Riad Khudhaier , Saleh Tahreer Hadi , Al-Rubaii Bahaa Abdullah Laftaah
Published: August 2024

The use for antibiotics to treat microbial with bacteria has been for decades a mainstay of contemporary therapy. Nevertheless, extensive antimicrobial abuse or trafficking has resulted in unforeseen effects that need significant policy reforms for prevention. Researchers discuss two major categories of implications of antimicrobial misuse and excess use in this review. Subsequently talk about how antibiotic resistance spreads from hotspot where resistance evolution occurs to the environment, having a focus on possible resistance dissemination channels. Furthermore, they describe how naturally occurring populations of microbes, in addition to crustaceans including vertebrate organisms are impacted by antimicrobial contamination; regardless of the development of susceptibility. Individuals conclude with a summary of the local initiatives that are now being implemented to mitigate the consequences of antimicrobial contamination as well as regions where these strategies are still being developed.
Necessity Entrepreneurs: Drivers and Characteristics
Authors: Chan Weng Kwai
Published: August 2024

On 11th March, 2020, World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19, a pandemic.  Malaysia Government implemented ‘Movement Control Order’ or full lockdown on 18th March, 2020 causing unemployment to reach to 4.55% in 2020 and reached 5.3% in May 2020 - indicating the highest rate, for the past 20 years as reported by Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).  On the 1st April 2022, Malaysia transitioned to an endemic phase, leading to a gradual increase of its economic activities, especially opening up of more food and beverage services (F&B) businesses. This study examined the factors which are drivers and characteristics, which lead to necessity entrepreneurs (NE) preferably choose F&B services businesses. The two research questions are ‘What are the drivers of NE who are involved in the F&B services businesses?’ and ‘What are the entrepreneurial characteristics of NE who are involved in the F&B services businesses?’ Literature reviews were carried out on entrepreneurship, NE (Serviere’s Venture Creation Model for NE, 2010) and entrepreneurial characteristics (Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Model, 2011). The research design is an exploratory case study qualitative research with an in-depth semi-structured interview session, comprising of a pilot study, and a main study of 21 F&B services in Ipoh city. Thematic analysis was carried out with the ‘ATLAS.ti 23’ software. Findings suggested four novel drivers of NE, viz. family cohesion; inherited culinary skills; pursuit of culinary ambition; and unmotivated in job. Furthermore, eight novel characteristics of NE comprising perseverance; patience; money management; wellness; kinship; creativity; communication network; and self-discipline.
Social Media Marketing And Brand Equity Against Coffee Purchase Intentions
Authors: Yundi Permadi Hakim  , Muh. Alvianto Putra Arizandi Sadarrudin  , Burhanuddin Burhanuddin
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the impact of Social Media Marketing and Brand Image on purchasing intentions for DELKOFF Brand coffee products. A survey research model is employed to collect data. The findings indicate that Social Media Marketing and Brand Equity have a significant influence on purchasing intentions. Moreover, it is found that social media-based marketing activities through online marketplaces are particularly effective during the pandemic. Both Social Media Marketing and Brand Equity contribute to increased sales. Management should emphasize marketing efforts via social media platforms to enhance product sales. This study solely examines two variables: Social Media Marketing and brand equity.
Customer Satisfaction And Product Quality As Intervening Variables
Authors: Arief Syah Safrianto
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study project is to clarify two things: (1) how product quality affects customer happiness among Xiboba beverage product customers in Jakarta; and (2) how price affects customer satisfaction among Xiboba beverage product consumers in Jakarta. (3) How product quality affects product consumers' loyalty to a product. Drinks Xiboba in Jakarta (4) Price's Impact on Customer Loyalty Among Jakartan Xiboba Drink Product Users Customers in Jakarta who purchased Xiboba Drink Products. This study employs a quantitative methodology and an associative type. The participants in this study are those who buy Xiboba drinks in the Jakarta region. In the meantime, the sample consists of 92 respondents who are over the age of 18 and reside in Jakarta and purchase and consume Xiboba beverage products on a regular basis. Path analysis techniques are employed for data analysis. The results of the analysis of this research activity showed that Price (X2) and Product Quality (X1) both had positive and significant effects on Customer Satisfaction (Z), Customer Loyalty (Y) and Product Quality (X1) had a positive and significant effect on Customer Loyalty (Z).
Analysis of Financial Performance at Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDES) X in Pangandaran for the 2018-2020 Period
Authors: Ratna Meisa Dai  , Nurul Mardhiah Sitio  , Ahmad Nur Fauzi 
Published: August 2024

This research aims to determine the Financial Performance of the BUMDes in Pangandaran Regency in the period 2018-2020. The data used in this research is secondary data sourced from the financial statements of BUMDes. Analysis of the data in this research using financial ratios to provide an overview of the financial condition of BUMDes. The results showed that the financial performance of the BUMDes for the 2018-2020 period in terms of the liquidity aspect showed very good and liquid results with an average ratio of 484%. The debt ratio shows very good results with an average ratio of 8%. NPM BUMDes showed very good results with an average ratio of 40%. Asset turnover gave poor results with an average of 0.8 times. Then cash turnover shows a decline every year with an average turnover of 2.43 times.
Analysis of the Effect of Stock Portfolio Diversification with the Markowitz Method Approach to Portfolio Risk and Return on Idxbumn20 Index Stocks
Authors: Refi Tri Anika  , Nabila Febriyana  , Siti Maisyaroh  , Maria Yovita R Pandin
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this research is to examine the Effect of Stock Portfolio Diversification with the Markowitz Method Approach to Portfolio Risk and Return on IDXBUMN20 index stocks. This research is a qualitative descriptive research. The subject population consists of 20 stocks of the IDXBUMN20 stock segment listed on the IDX for the period January 2019 to December 2022. IDXBUMN20 contributions from the Indonesia Stock Exchange are used as the main example. at least 4 years. The results of the study show that diversification can increase returns and reduce risks seen in AGRO stocks have a risk of 33% and BRIS 24% with diversification successfully reduced to 19.33% and in ANTM stocks have an expected return of 2.94%, BMRI 1.03% and TINS 0.97% with diversification successfully increased to 3.21%.
Developing an Entrepreneurial Spirit: Case Study of Entrepreneurial Vocational School Students in Jombang
Authors: Galuh Aulia Pratiwi  , Ainun Zahroh
Published: August 2024

This research investigates the phenomenon of students who are active in entrepreneurship, explaining the motivations behind their involvement, the obstacles they face, as well as the development of emerging aspects of entrepreneurship and ways to improve them. Qualitative methods with a case study approach were used in this research. Data were analyzed through reduction, display and inference, with triangulation to ensure validity. Respondents consisted of students who had been running a business for at least 1 year, with a minimum turnover of 2 million per month, and were actively involved as owners in business development. Research findings show that students' main motivation for entrepreneurship is earning income for living and tuition fees, optimizing time, and the desire to strengthen themselves and contribute to society. In addition, aspects of entrepreneurship that develop include leadership, independent work, hard work, collaboration, creativity, innovation, as well as courage in making decisions and facing risks.
Implementation of Digital Marketing Literacy in Entrepreneurship Learning to Improve Online Business Readiness
Authors: Jazuli Jazuli  , Ana Dwi Setyo Lestari  , Sudarmiatin Sudarmiatin  , Rizky Firmansyah
Published: August 2024

In today's digital age, online business has become a global phenomenon that plays an integral role in the world economy. However, at the local level, especially in Bojonegoro, there is a problem of low involvement of vocational students in online business. This is a serious concern considering that SMK should be an educational institution that is able to produce graduates who are ready to enter the world of work, including in the realm of online business. The importance of increasing digital marketing literacy in entrepreneurship learning at SMK is very important so that students can develop the skills needed to understand, manage, and optimize online businesses. Learning strategies that are integrated with digital marketing literacy are expected to provide students with a better understanding of online business concepts, digital marketing, and effective strategies in the global and local scope. This research novelty will contribute by filling these knowledge gaps and providing new insights into the development of an entrepreneurial curriculum oriented towards digital marketing literacy at the vocational level. The inability of SMK students to understand and apply digital marketing literacy can be a serious obstacle in creating a generation that is strong and ready to do business online. Therefore, this research has an urgency to improve the quality of entrepreneurship education in vocational schools.
This study used a descriptive qualitative approach. The subject of the study involves Students. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis involves the reduction, display, and inference of data, with tringulation used to ensure validity. The results of research, observations, and interviews show that learning digital marketing literacy in entrepreneurship at SMKN Ngraho Bojonegoro and SMKN Temayang Bojonegoro has contributed positively to students' understanding of online business. Involvement Students in the project- a practical and integrated learning approach have help them develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a digital business environment. Although there are some areas that require additional attention, overall, this learning program can be considered successful in improving the digital marketing literacy of vocational students in both schools.
The Importance Of Financial Management For Companies
Authors: Zainal Zainal
Published: August 2024

Good financial management is very important for companies to achieve long-term financial goals. The goal of financial management is to maximize corporate value and ensure business continuity by managing financial resources effectively and efficiently. This article will discuss the importance of financial management for companies, including the need to manage budgets, identify financial resources, manage risk, and perform sound financial analysis. In conclusion, good financial management can help companies achieve long-term financial success and maximize company value.