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Biosafety evaluation of ethanolic extract of Phyllanthus amarus leaves on liver and kidney of wistar rats
Authors: YAKUBU OJOCHENEMI EJEH , ABU MICHAEL SUNDAY , INNOCENT OKONKWO CHIBUIKE , ONUCHE JOB ITANYI
Published: August 2022

Abstract. Yakubu OE, Abu MS, Innocent OC, Onuche JI. 2022. Biosafety evaluation of ethanolic extract of Phyllanthus amarus leaves on liver and kidney of wistar rats. Asian J Nat Prod Biochem 20: 1-5. Medicinal plants such as Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn. have played a significant role in maintaining human health since ancient times. Documented evidence shows that the plant has been used to treat various ailments. Still, its biosafety on vital organs such as the liver and kidney has not been specifically studied. The study was designed to ascertain the biosafety of ethanolic extract of P. amarus leaves on the liver and kidney of wistar rats. A total of twenty (20) wistar rats were used, divided into 4 groups of 5 animals each (Group A, B, C, D). Group B, C, D received 100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg, 400 mg/kg of the extract, respectively. Group A (Control) received only distilled water. The treatment was carried out for two weeks. At the end of the experiments, the animals were sacrificed. Afterward, liver function and renal function evaluation were conducted. The indicators of liver function include Total protein (TP), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Albumin (ALB), Direct bilirubin (DB), and total bilirubin (TB) were determined. The indicators of renal function include sodium ion (Na+), potassium ion (k+), Chlorine ion (Cl-), urea, and creatinine. The results showed that the parameters of the liver function of treated animals were no significant (p>0.0) difference compared to the normal rats (control). Concentrations of sodium ions (Na+), potassium ions (k+), chlorine ions (Cl-), urea, and creatinine of the treated animals were statistically comparable to the normal rats at (p<0.05). This research showed that P. amarus did not induce hepatotoxicity or nephrotoxicity at the dose of 100-400 mg/kg BW. Furthermore, this finding has validated the use of P. amarus as a traditional herb for treating and managing several diseases, including kidney and liver diseases, without any significant organ damage.
Comparison of phytochemical constituents of ethanol leaf extracts of Solanum macrocarpon and Vernonia amygdalina
Authors: OYESOLA OLUSOJI ADEBUSOYE , SAMPSON IQUOT ISAAC , AUGUSTINE ADEBIYI ADELOWO , ADEJOKE OLUKADE BALIQIS , TAIWO GEORGE EMMANUEL
Published: August 2022

Abstract. Oyesola OA, Sampson II, Augustine AA, Adejoke OB, Taiwo GE. 2022. Comparison of phytochemical constituents of ethanol leaf extracts of Solanum macrocarpon and Vernonia amygdalina. Asian J Trop Biotechnol 19: 6-10. A plant can exert physiological changes on biological systems due to phytochemicals present in plants parts. This study evaluated and compared the phytochemical constituent (both quantitative and qualitative) and the antioxidant properties of the ethanol leaf extract Solanum macrocarpon L.and Vernonia amygdalina Delile using standard methods. Tannin, phenol, cardiac glycoside, alkaloid, and flavonoid were present in both plant extracts. Alkaloid, flavonoid, and cardiac glycoside in large quantities in S. macrocarpon compared to V. amygdalina. At the same time, V. amygdalina contained a large amount of tannin and phenol. Reducing sugar was present in S. macrocarpon and absent in V. amygdalina, saponin and steroid were present in V. amygdalina and absent in S. marcrocarpon, terpenoid and phlobatanin were both missing in the leaf extract of both plants. In contrast, both plant extracts showed radical scavenging activities, with V. amygdalina having a higher antioxidant capacity than S. macrocarpon. The present study's findings indicated that the ethanol leaf extract of S. macrocarpon and V. amygdalina possess antioxidant properties and may be effective against oxidative stress.
Short Communication: Extraction and characterization of pectin from ripe and unripe mango (Mangifera indica) peel
Authors: SHAIBU CHRISTOPHER O. , DINSHIYA JULIUS , SHAIBU VIVIAN EBERE
Published: August 2022

Abstract. Shaibu CO, Dinshiya J, Shaibu VE. 2022. Short Communication: Extraction and characterization of pectin from ripe and unripe mango (Mangifera indica) peel. Asian J Nat Prod Biochem 20: 16-20. Pectin is a heteropolysaccharide present in the cell walls of different plants at different concentrations with widespread applications. This work aimed at extracting and characterizing pectin from ripe and unripe mango peel to investigate the effect of ripeness on the yield and quality of mango pectin. To obtain the optimum extraction condition, pectin was extracted at varying temperatures, time and pH using 0.1 N HCl as the extraction solvent. The maximum yield of pectin was found to be 22.67% for ripe mango peel and 21.90% for unripe mango peel. The optimum extraction conditions were found to be 90ºC, 60mins and pH 1.5. The pectin extracted using the optimum extraction conditions was then characterized. The moisture content, ash content, methoxyl content, equivalent weight, anhydrouronic acid and degree of esterification of the ripe mango peel pectin were found to be 8.76±0.08%, 10.12±0.47%, 9.17±0.27%, 883.07±13.85 g, 72.45±0.59 and 72.52±0.09% , respectively. In contrast, those of unripe mango peel pectin were found to be 8.13±0.13%, 9.12±0.34%, 8.83±0.19%, 823.38±14.07 g, and 71.56±0.34%, 70.34±0.38%, respectively. This study showed that ripe mango peel might be more suitable for use as a pectin source. However, pectin extracted from ripe and unripe mango peel could be considered an alternative source of pectin in food processing, pharmaceutical industries, and various places of pectin application.
Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of Ipomoea hederifolia stems: A potential medicinal plant
Authors: Hossain Md. Mahmud , Uddin Mohammad Sarowar , Baral Prodip Kumar , Ferdus Mahmuda , Bhowmik Sutapa
Published: August 2022

Abstract. Hossain MM, Uddin MS, Baral PK, Ferdus M, Bhowmik S. 2022. Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of Ipomoea hederifolia stems: A potential medicinal plant. Asian J Nat Prod Biochem 20: 41-47. Ipomoea hederifolia L., a plant of Convolvulaceae family, popularly known as morning glory, possesses numerous medicinal values. The present study aimed to explore the antioxidant activity and bioactive compounds of I. hederifolia stems (IHS). The IHS was soaked in methanol for 21 days. The filtrate was concentrated using rotary evaporator after filtration to obtain IHS extract which is subjected to phytochemical screening using various tests. Antioxidant activity was determined using 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and reducing power activity (RPA) methods. The phytochemical screenings revealed that IHS extract possesses carbohydrates, tannins, flavonoids, phenols, saponin, alkaloids, steroids, anthraquinones, and cardiac glycosides. The antioxidant activity of IHS extract in DPPH model was moderate (IC50 :174.08 µg/ml) in comparison with standards (IC50: 102.28 µg/mL AA; IC50: 88.52 µg/mL for BHT). It indicates that IHS exerts free radical scavenging power in dose dependent fashion. The RPA model also produced moderate antioxidant potential (EC50: 279.58 µg/mL for IHS; EC50: 23.121 µg/mL for AA; EC50: 50.84 µg/mL for BHT) depending on increasing order of dose. Based on the findings of this investigation, we can conclude that IHS extract possesses various bioactive compounds and moderate antioxidant potentials which may be path to discovery of traditional medicines and remedies for many critical diseases.
O SUJEITO DE DESEJO: a sexualidade e a produção da subjetividade em Michel Foucault
Authors: Lisboa Santana José Raimundo
Published: August 2022

A obra de Foucault ganha grande destaque por propor uma nova forma de entender os processos de subjetivação, de apreender a sua constituição a partir da história. A noção de sujeito em Foucault passa pela problematização da subjetividade.
AS TECNOLOGIAS SOCIAIS E O NÚCLEO DE INOVAÇÕES TECNOLÓGICAS DA UEFS: UM ESTUDO SOBRE OS LIMITES E POSSIBLIDADES PARA REGISTROS
Authors: Santana Soares Natan
Published: August 2022

O Núcleo de Inovação Tecnológica (NIT) da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana – UEFS foi criado com o objetivo de incentivar a inovação, a pesquisa científica e tecnológica da Instituição.
VALIDAÇÃO DE PRINCÍPIOS DE PLANEJAMENTO PARA AÇÕES EDUCACIONAIS SOBRE RACIALIZAÇÃO DA ANEMIA FALCIFORME
Authors: Rocha Santana Fernando
Published: August 2022

O Ensino de Evolução está entre os conteúdos mais relevantes e desafiadores da Biologia. Relevante, pois é tido como fundamental para o entendimento de outros processos biológicos (TIDON; LEWONTIN, 2004) e, no entanto, os desafiados para a sua abordagem em sala de aula, o conduz a ser negligenciado (LIGNANI; AZEVEDO, 2015).
As escolas confessionais cistercienses na região de Mundo Novo (19301960): fontes e documentos para a História da Educação no Brasil
Authors: Lima Cerqueira Iuka
Published: August 2022

Este trabalho tem como propósito apresentar os resultados da pesquisa em andamento desde agosto de 2019, orientada pela Professora Mestra Gilmara Ferreira de Oliveira Pinheiro, cujo tema é: “As escolas confessionais cistercienses na região deMundo Novo (1930-1960): fontes e documentos para a História da Educação no Brasil”.
Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Right Ventricular Strain: Utility in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism
Authors:   Department of Medicine, University of Arizona - Tucson, Tucson, AZ USA, Ibrahim Ramzi , Ferreira João
Published: August 2022

Pulmonary emboli are associated with high morbidity and mortality, prompting early diagnostic and therapeutic considerations. Utilization of rapid point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to assess for signs of pulmonary emboli can provide valuable information to support immediate treatment. We present a case of suspected pulmonary embolism in the setting of pharmacological prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism with identification of right heart strain on bedside POCUS exam. Early treatment with anticoagulation was initiated considering the clinical presentation and POCUS findings. CT angiogram of the chest revealed bilateral pulmonary emboli, confirming our suspicion. Utilizing POCUS in a case of suspected pulmonary emboli can aid in clinical decision making.
AI voice between anthropocentrism and posthumanism: Alexa and voice cloning
Authors: Napolitano Domenico
Published: August 2022

This article deals with the groundbreaking phenomenon of AI voice, highlighting two possible meanings that are often not problematized: the voice embedded into AI-based devices and the voice created using AI algorithms. In order to clarify the distinctions and the intersections of these two meanings, the article uses an approach inspired by media archaeology and social constructionism. It argues that AI voice as a social phenomenon is constructed by the interaction of a discursive level of representations and a non-discursive level of material practices and operations. The interaction of these two levels results in a tension between anthropocentrism and posthumanism, which is a characteristic of AI voice. Such tension is investigated through two case studies: the commercial of the smart speaker Amazon Alexa and the phenomenon of ‘voice cloning’. While the first is an example of how at a discursive level the ‘voice in the machine’ is represented as a way to ‘personify’ AI technology, the second, which consists in the possibility of reproducing the features of an embodied and personal voice, is an example of how the materialization of that cultural idea depends on the technical possibilities and material practices required by data-driven algorithms.
Composing with cetaceans: Countering human exceptionalism through a practical zoömusicology
Authors: South Alex
Published: August 2022

There is something paradoxical about the fact that while whales and dolphins produce some of the most complex vocalizations on Earth, they have little political representation or ‘voice’ and despite the success of past anti-whaling campaigns, continue to face existential threats from entanglement, ship strikes and underwater noise pollution. In this article, I argue that this paradox is sustained by a belief in human exceptionalism – exemplified by the claim that music is unique to humans – and review biological and musicological evidence that contradicts this claim. Overcoming the paradox may require more than logical argument, however, and I survey the use of humpback whale song field recordings in works of human music, analysing them along the dimensions of ‘distance’ and ‘difference’. I argue that although it is important to recognize the continuity between human music and humpback song, a more effective use of whale song recordings also requires attention to be paid to the differences between human and whale vocalizations to avoid the risk of collapsing into naïve anthropomorphism. Such an animalcentric compositional voice would operate according to the ideals of ‘difference without distance’ and ‘proximity without indifference’ to facilitate empathic relationships between humans and other animals.
Vocal devising with seashells: An invitation to voicing thelxis
Authors: Edlund Sophia
Published: August 2022

This Voicing emerges from an experimental workshop, which is part of an ongoing practice-as-research project on voicing enchantment. The research project is inspired by Siren song, which according to the ancient Greek myth is sung near the sea and is purported to produce thelxis (‘enchantment’) in all who hear it. With the help of poetic and photographic material, this Voicing narrates the development of the workshop, which oriented workshop participants’ listening to the sea as they imaginatively explored the potential remnants of Siren song in seashells. With audio-visual material offering glimpses into the workshop, and with experiential invitations to the reader interwoven in the writing, this contribution attempts to offer a novel way to experience the mythical Siren song and also proposes a path towards a speculative, ecological vocal practice.
Sympoietic vocal practice
Authors: Wassermann Ute
Published: August 2022

In this Voicing, Ute Wassermann describes how sympoietic vocal practice brings her into resonance with the world in different ways, creating a complex network of relationships within her body between various vocal identities. Stories are told about how her many voices and the environment exist in a mutually stimulating feedback relationship. She gives examples of how her sympoietic voice collaborates with the polyphonies of other-than-human voices. She communicates with voices sounding from objects, and at the same time is influenced by them. Does her voice remain human, or will it become the other?
Auto, hyphen, open parenthesis, veu
Authors: Ferrete-Vázquez Jaume
Published: August 2022

A voice-based autobiographical performance work, developed by deep listening to a synthetic clone of my voice, serves as a point of departure to consider the aesthetic and sociopolitical implications of the modes in which voices are represented in speech synthesis. In the context of the rapidly increasing use of voice-based devices and virtual assistants, such as Amazon Echo and Alexa, I discuss how recently developed artificial intelligence techniques are being used to produce hyper-naturalistic voices that conceal the sonic markers left by their production processes. These attempts at technically reproducing voices that are naturalized, by becoming indistinguishable from their originals, are historically situated through the examination of a series of cases, such as Thomas Alva Edison’s Tone Tests. In addition, these show how, by closely listening to synthetic voices’ technically mediated difference, we may establish forms of affective relationship with them that can favour a lasting transformation of how voices are thought and produced.
Cybernetic animism: Voice and AI in conversation
Authors: Allado-McDowell K. , Bentivegna Francesco
Published: August 2022

This Voicing explores the theoretical and material connections between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and voice. The Voicing is in three-parts encompassing: a theoretical introduction with a taxonomy for voice and AI, an extract from artist K. Allado-McDowell’s new work Air Age Blueprint and an interview based on such text. Allado-McDowell pioneered the field of human–artificial intelligence interaction and literature. With their book Pharmako-AI, written in collaboration with GPT-3, Allado-McDowell stretched the limits of language creation. Francesco Bentivegna worked as artist in the liminal space of cyborgean voices and recently completed their Ph.D. on voice, AI and synthetic personas. As an exercise in philosophy of AI, voice studies and artistic research, Allado-McDowell and Bentivegna move in conversation through biases, vibes and language, exploring narrative, science and theory.
Voicetracks: Attuning to Voice in Media and the Arts, Norie Neumark (2017)
Authors: Tiainen Milla
Published: August 2022

Review of: Voicetracks: Attuning to Voice in Media and the Arts, Norie Neumark (2017)

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Occurrence and biodiversity of Eimeria spp. (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) in Madura cattle reared on Kamal Subdistrict, Madura Island, Indonesia
Authors: Hastutiek Poedji , Lastuti Nunuk Dyah Retno , Suwanti Lucia Tri , Sunarso Agus , Kurniawati Dyah Ayu , Yudhana Aditya
Published: August 2022

Background and Aim: In Indonesia, Madura cattle are native breeds that are expected to contribute to the improvement of regional meat self-sufficiency. Eimeria spp. are protozoans that are commonly found in ruminants. This study aimed to identify the occurrence and diversity of Eimeria spp. in Madura cattle.

Materials and Methods: In this study, fresh fecal samples were collected from 100 cattle in Kamal Subdistrict, Bangkalan District, Madura Island, Indonesia. Morphological detection was performed using a light microscope, and molecular identification was performed using a polymerase chain reaction. DNA amplification was conducted using various species-specific primers for Eimeria bovis, Eimeria zuernii, Eimeria auburnensis, Eimeria alabamensis, Eimeria ellipsoidalis, and Eimeria cylindrica.

Results: The results obtained 21% (21/100) of Eimeria spp. based on morphological detection. A total of 15 positive samples with 500–25,000/mL oocysts were selected for DNA extraction and amplification, resulting in 12 positive samples. Four Eimeria spp. were obtained based on molecular identification: E. bovis, E. zuernii, E. auburnensis, and E. cylindrica.

Conclusion: Four species of Eimeria namely E. bovis, E. zuernii, E. auburnensis, and E. cylindrica were identified from fecal sample of Madura cattle using PCR method in this study. Further comprehensive studies are required to investigate the pathogenicity of Eimeria spp. in Madura cattle. Therefore, improved and integrated management practices should be strengthened by local governments to prevent pathogenic diseases and increase national livestock productivity in Indonesia.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MY POCKETBOOK TO IMPROVING WRITING SKILLS OF INTEGRATED ISLAMIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS CHILDREN IN YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Anggito Albi , Safitri Hana Ika , Harun Harun , Mustadi Ali
Published: August 2022

This research is based on the problem of students' writing skills in elementary schools which are still very low. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of "my pocketbook" in improving the writing skills of children of Integrated Islamic elementary school in Yogyakarta. This research uses a quasi-experimental design with pretest and postest group design. The samples were used with the technique of simple random sampling. This research analyzed 30 students from one of the elementary schools in the Sanden District as the samples of the study due to limited time and research costs. The data collection technique used by researchers is observation. The results of the conducted research were analyzed using the T test in SPSS 21 software base observation. The result of the research shows that the hypothesis is accepted. In other words, "my pocketbook" is effective of Sig. (2-tailed) that is 0.00 improve the writing skills of the student at Integrated Islamic elementary schools in Yogyakarta. It can be seen from the result of Sig. (2-tailed) that is 0.00. The less than 0.05 result indicates that the hypothesis is accepted. The research concludes that my pocketbook is effective for improving the writing skills of the children of integrated Islamic elementary schools in Yogyakarta. The results of this study are expected to be an alternative media in training students' writing skills as well as being a reference for future research.
EFFECTS OF OUTDOOR STUDY ON STUDENTS’ COGNITIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COOPERATION IN SCIENCE SUBJECTS
Authors: Edyyanto Rohmat , Hastuti Woro Sri
Published: August 2022

This study aims to improve the cognitive learning outcomes and the cooperation in science subjects during the 2018/2019 school year by utilizing an outdoor study method. Fourth-graders in SD N 1 Pengasih were used as the subjects in this Classroom Action Class study. The models used were that of Kemmis and McTaggart, which include three stages, namely Planning, Implementation, and Observation, as well as Reflection. Meanwhile, the data retrieval instruments used were Observation sheets, questionnaires, and test questions. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to analyze the collected data. In action cycles I and II, the number of students who scored in the good or excellent category amounted to 47% and 94%, while the average achievement of indicator cooperation was 69% and 80%. The cognitive learning outcomes of science subjects students to reach the Minimum Mastery Criteria (KKM) were 59% and 82% for action cycles I and II, respectively.
IMPROVING PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE OF PUBERTY THROUGH CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Authors: . Nurfadhilah , Andayani Dewi , Pratiwi Putri Indah , Sa'diyah Rika , Utomo Erry , Achmad Nurjannah
Published: August 2022

The Indonesian adolescents’ knowledge on the subject of puberty is very limited according to a national data survey. This is the reason this study aims to increase knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of healthy living during the puberty phase through the contextual teaching and learning (CTL) method of classroom action research with cyclical procedures. The participants were 20 students and a teacher of fifth-year at the elementary school; meanwhile, the object was knowledge about puberty, collected through test questions and observations. The data analysis technique was conducted in a quantitative and qualitative descriptive manner, and the result showed that the method used was able to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and healthy living behavior of fifth-grade students in SDIT Mutiara Insan. This is evident in the pre-cycle with a percentage of 5.3%, which further increased to 15.8% in the first cycle, while in the second cycle, it increased to 94.7%.
EFFECTS OF SOCIETAL STEREOTYPE AGAINST CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Authors: Wardiansyah Jumi Adela , Lessy Zulkipli , Dalvi Haresh B
Published: August 2022

This research aims to advocate society not to stereotype against children with disabilities, such as those with autism and blindness, and how parents and teachers take significant roles in educating and undergoing a therapy so that the children grow and develop properly. Parents and teachers take these actions, so society receive these children with special needs, and thus are able to participate in society. The research was conducted at the village of Lingkok Busu, Pidie Regency of Aceh by using the qualitative study, in that it typically employs a study case approach focusing on a specific unique locus. The researchers gathered data by means of observations and interviews. The participants are two children each with autism and blindness, three teachers, at Special Primary School Rapana, who accompany the students in developing their abilities. Of these two teachers, one serves as a parent. Results show that there should be a mutual teacher-parent cooperation to address the societal stereotypes against the children, who are considered unfortunate in society. Therefore, it is necessary to have a religious and cross-cultural counseling so that we all live together peacefully with the slogan of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (unity in diversity) regardless of the country’s myriad cultures, ethnicities, languages, religions, or political affiliations, and so Indonesians have a true sense of unity. The researchers conclude that the children with autism and blindness should participate in society, and the roles of parents and teachers are to augment their potential; thus, they will grow and function well in society.
DEVELOPMENT OF MODIFIED DOMINO CARD LEARNING MEDIA IN SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBJECTS ON THE MATERIAL TYPES OF WORK FOR GRADE III STUDENTS OF MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH
Authors: Handayani Tutut , Hamzah Amir , Saskia Dini
Published: August 2022

This research aims to produce modified domino card learning media in Social Science subjects on the material types of work for grade III students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI). This is Research & Development analysis with the Tessmer model which consists of self-evaluation, expert review, one-to-one, and small group. Furthermore, eight students of grade III MI Quraniah 8 Palembang participated. The results show that the modified domino card learning media in social studies subjects is very valid. This is because the validation of design and material experts, as well as linguists, which obtained an average score of 95, 89, and 80, was categorized as very valid. Moreover, the average score of 91 indicates that this learning media is highly practical. It can be concluded that the modified domino card learning media is valid and practical.
THE CONCEPT OF CHILDREN'S EDUCATION IN ISLAMIC PARENTING BOOK AND THEIR RELEVANCE WITH CHARACTER EDUCATION OF MI/SD AGES
Authors: Sofyan Muhammad , Saefuddin Asis , Dewi Karima Yuspiani
Published: August 2022

Educational problems often occur at every level, including the elementary school level. Often found students who have bad morals, it reflects the occurrence of moral and ethical decadence. This happens because in learning only focus on the development of cognitive aspects, even though it must be balanced with the development of affective aspects. Efforts to overcome this are through the implementation of character education and optimizing it for elementary school age children. Educators can imitate the success of the Prophet Muhammad in educating. Therefore, researchers are interested in examining the book Islamic Parenting by Jamal Abdurrahman about the concept of education in children. The method used in this research is library research method using documentation data collection techniques. While the data analysis used is content analysis with data analysis model Milles and Huberman, the steps are data reduction, data presentation and conclusion/verification. The results showed that the concept of child education in the second stage (Age 4-10 years) and education in the third stage (Age 11-14 years) in the Islamic parenting book has relevance to character education for children aged (MI/SD), namely in terms of its integration with the curriculum or subject matter in MI/SD. Of the 10 character values, there are 9 character values that have relevance to character education. In addition, each class has relevance to the Islamic Parenting book.
MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF ACCESSIBILITY FOR SCIENCE INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS IN INDONESIAN BASIC EDUCATION SYSTEM
Authors: Suprihatiningrum Jamil
Published: August 2022

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to support the uniqueness of a student’s learning needs. Providing accessibility to enable every student to achieve the same learning goals is a critical issue to create an inclusive environment. This study investigated ways of science teachers met the challenges in providing accessibility for students in learning science. Ten participants from three Schools Providing Inclusive Education (SPIE): Schools Cerdas, Pintar, and Pandai in basic education level in the Province of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Indonesia were selected purposively. The participants were interviewed individually and in group to share their thought and experiences in meeting the challenges of learning accessibility for students with disabilities (SWD) in the science classrooms. As part of a qualitative case study, data were analyzed systematically and three themes were generated to discuss the findings, i.e., inclusive pedagogy, inclusive content, and inclusive technology. All participants considered how learning is achieved and provided the means to help students succeed. A syllabus was made available in all schools, although expectations were set low and learning objectives were not clearly defined and measurable. Collaborative teaching only existed in School Pandai with limited co-planning time. All teachers revisited science content and ensured it was set up for all students to meet their expectations. Science teachers in School Pandai created different worksheets based on the student’s needs as the main learning source, while other teachers in Schools Cerdas and Pintar claimed they had no time to vary science modalities. Although all teachers understood how SWD needs to interact with different tools, only teachers in School Pintar and Pandai utilized assistive technologies to help SWD in learning science.
Analisis Pengaruh Kepuasan Pasien Rawat Jalan Terhadap Minat Kunjungan Ulang Di Rs X Kota Madiun
Authors: Sangkot Hartaty Sarma , Latifah Ulimaz , Hastuti Suryandari Endang Sri Dewi , Wijaya Avid
Published: August 2022

The patient's satisfied is an indicator that can be used to see the quality of health services. A health service can be said to be of high quality if it satisfies the expectations of the patient. Good service quality will form user commitment to reuse a service. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of outpatient satisfaction on interest in revisits at Hospital X in Madiun City. This research is a quantitative analytic study with a cross sectional approach. This study was conducted on 100 outpatients at Hospital X in Madiun City using a questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed by univariate and bivariate. The chi square test was used in bivariate analysis. The results showed that 99% of outpatients were satisfied with the services provided and 97% of patients who were interested in making revisits. However, there was no effect of outpatient satisfaction on the interest in revisits at Hospital X in Madiun City (p Value = 1,000).
The Analysis of Research Center Establishment Preparation at dr. Kariadi Hospital, Semarang
Authors: Retnaningsih Retnaningsih , Retnaningsih Anies , Suryawati Chriswardani
Published: August 2022

Background: A good preparation is required to set up a research center. Management support, planning, infrastructures, human resources, and funding are factors that are closely related to the requirements of the establishment of a research center.Objective: To analyze the preparation of the research center establishment at dr. Kariadi Hospital, Semarang.Method: This study was using analytic descriptive. As many as 180 respondents consisting of : hospital directors, heads of medical staff unit, specialists, general practitioners, paramedics, and interns, were involved in this study. Data collection was done through structured questionnaires. The data analysis including univariate analysis, bivariate analysis using chi-square, and multivariate analysis using logistic regression.Results: Factors that are significantly related to the preparation of the research center establishment are management support (p value 0.005; probability level of 39.66%), infrastructure (p value 0.020; probability level 35.97%), organizational system (p value 0.041; probability level 35.02%). Other factors that are not directly related to the preparation of a research center establishment are research personnel, quality criteria, research startups, achievement progress and constraints.Conclusion: Preparation for the establishment of a research center requires a full support of hospital management, both internal and external support.
Analisis Perilaku Organisasi Pada Imlpementasi Clinical Pathway Pasien Dengan ST-Elevasi Miokard Infark (STEMI) Di RSUP Dr. Kariadi Semarang
Authors: Sujudi Muhammad Mukhlis , Jati Sutopo Patria , Agushybana Farid
Published: August 2022

Implementation of CP (clinical pathway) as the main requirement for quality control and hospital costs is important in providing services. CP implementation is influenced by many factors. As many as 90% of filling in CP was not policies and SOPs based. This study aims to determine organizational behavior towards the implementation of CP in patients with STEMI at dr. Kariadi Semarang. This research was a qualitative descriptive study. Collecting data through in-depth interviews and observations. Interviews were conducted to 6 informants who were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented in narrative form. The results showed that the implementation of CP in dr. Kariadi Semarang has been carried out since 2012 and has undergone adjustments to the KARS standard in the Guidelines for the Preparation of Clinical Practice Guidelines and Clinical Pathways in Integrated Care according to the 2012 Hospital Accreditation Standard Edition I. The hospital director assigned the Director's Decree No. HK.00.01/I.IV/600/2016, No. KP.08.02/I.IV/434/2016, No. HK.00.01/I.IV/432/2016 and SOPs to support CP implementation. The adequacy of the workforce needs to be reconsidered. Compliance with CP implementation has not been maximized. Barriers to the implementation of CP was limited human resources, CP has not been integrated with RME in real time, recapitulation of CP was retrospective, evaluation of compliance by yanmed has not been audited by the Medical Committee on a regular basis, PPA compliance, consistency of medical record writing, and patient condition. Monitoring, evaluation and communication need to be developed to optimize the implementation of CP.
Assessment of diversity in the genus Berberis L. (Berberidaceae) in Pindari Valley, Uttarakhand
Authors: Kumar Ravindra , Dey Poushali , Yadav Khooshboo , Agnihotri Priyanka
Published: August 2022

Pindari Valley, a part of the buffer zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, is situated in Uttarakhand and covers an area of about 339.36 km2. The genus Berberis L. comprises of ca 622 taxa distributed worldwide, 55 taxa in India out of which 32 taxa are reported from Uttarakhand. Ongoing studies on the floristic diversity of Pindari Valley in Uttarakhand revealed a total of 12 species of Berberis viz. B. affinis, B. asiatica, B. aristata, B. chitria, B. canadensis, B. floribunda, B. glaucocarpa, B. jaeschkeana, B. kunawurensis, B. lycium, B. pseudumbellata and B. umbellata from the Valley, which represents highest diversity in Uttarakhand. A brief description, updated nomenclature, key to the species, phenology, habitat, distribution, IUCN conservation status and representative photographs are provided in the present communication.
A primer on heme biosynthesis
Authors: Dailey Harry A. , Medlock Amy E.
Published: August 2022

Heme (protoheme IX) is an essential cofactor for a large variety of proteins whose functions vary from one electron reactions to binding gases. While not ubiquitous, heme is found in the great majority of known life forms. Unlike most cofactors that are acquired from dietary sources, the vast majority of organisms that utilize heme possess a complete pathway to synthesize the compound. Indeed, dietary heme is most frequently utilized as an iron source and not as a source of heme. In Nature there are now known to exist three pathways to synthesize heme. These are the siroheme dependent (SHD) pathway which is the most ancient, but least common of the three; the coproporphyrin dependent (CPD) pathway which with one known exception is found only in gram positive bacteria; and the protoporphyrin dependent (PPD) pathway which is found in gram negative bacteria and all eukaryotes. All three pathways share a core set of enzymes to convert the first committed intermediate, 5-aminolevulinate (ALA) into uroporphyrinogen III. In the current review all three pathways are reviewed as well as the two known pathways to synthesize ALA. In addition, interesting features of some heme biosynthesis enzymes are discussed as are the regulation and disorders of heme biosynthesis.
Pyrolysis and kinetic behavior of neem seed biomass using thermogravimetric analysis for the production of renewable fuel
Authors: Krishnaswamy Haribabu , Chelliah Rajalingam , Iyappalam Ramakrishnan Ramkumar , Muthukrishnan Sivaprakash , Jesuretnam Bensam Raj , Ramar Karuppasamy
Published: August 2022

Renewable fuel is gaining more attention in the current energy crisis, and biomass is one of the potential sources of producing renewable fuel. The objective of the present research is to analyze the pyrolysis and kinetic behavior of neem seed biomass. Pyrolysis and kinetic behavior of neem seed were analyzed using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) at different heating rates, viz. 5, 10, 15, and 20 K min−1. The kinetic study was conducted on the neem seed using various kinetic models such as Friedman, Kissinger, Flynn–Wall–Ozawa (FWO), and Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS). Thermodynamic analysis was carried out using the data extracted from the TGA curves. The results showed that the neem seed degraded in three stages, stage I: <100 °C, stage II: 100–550 °C, and stage III: >550 °C. A maximum mass loss of 73.14 % occurred at stage II owing to the loss of cellulose and hemicellulose. The activation energy determined by Friedman, KAS, and FWO models was 5.11–18.64, 10.62–57.41, and 13.77–61.51 kJ mol−1, respectively. Thermodynamic analysis revealed that the pyrolysis of neem seed was an endothermic and spontaneous process. Moreover, the previously reported average activation energy required for the pyrolysis of various seeds and shells was compared with the present study and concluded that the variation in activation energy of neem seed adheres to the outcomes reported earlier.
Research on temperature rise characteristics of end V-groove ring seal
Authors: Zhang Le , He Lidong , Yan Ze , Dai Weize , Jia Xingyun , Liu Chunrui , Wang Wenhao
Published: August 2022

Aiming at the problem of frictional heat generation under high pressure and high speed of the piston ring, the V-groove piston ring is proposed. The finite element analysis method is used to compare and analyze the temperature distribution law of the traditional piston ring and V-groove piston ring. The experimental study on the temperature rise of the piston ring seal is carried out by using the high-pressure and high-speed rotating sealing experimental bench. The experimental results are consistent with the simulation results. The results show that when the rotor speed increases by 1000 rpm, the temperature rise of the traditional piston ring increases by 18.4%, the V-groove piston ring increases by 17.2%. For every 0.5 MPa increase in the pressure applied to the piston ring, the temperature rise of the traditional piston ring increases by 9.2%, the V-groove piston ring increases by 5.8%. The same under the working conditions, the temperature rise of the V-groove piston ring is reduced by 21–29% compared with the traditional piston ring, and the leakage of the V-groove piston ring is reduced by 12–19% compared with the traditional piston ring. The synergistic design of low temperature rises and low leakage of the piston ring.
The Role of Educational Technology in the Development of Basic Education for Ethnic Minorities
Authors: Zhou Longjun
Published: August 2022

As a result of the influence of history, traditions and geographical environments, considerable disparities in economy, culture, and education exist between ethnic minorities and majority nationalities in many countries. To them, how to bridge the gaps between ethnic groups remains a severe challenge. Major nation-states in the world such as Britain, Australia, India, and Russia, have emphasized the importance of equalizing education for all nationalities through legislation. Basic laws and regulations have been promulgated to ensure cultural diversity, secure enrollment opportunities of ethnic minorities, and integrate minority education into the modernized mainstream education (Gu et al., 2015).
The Effect of a Project on Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs in Organizing Trips to Out-of-School Environments
Authors: Laçin-Şimşek Canan , Öztuna-Kaplan Aysun
Published: August 2022

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a project on teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs about organizing trips to out-of-school environments. The present study is a simultaneous mixed pattern research using quantitative and qualitative data. Twenty-four science teachers participated in the study. The effect of training and applications was also evaluated in terms of gender and seniority. Data were collected through Self-Efficacy Belief Scale for Organizing Educational Trips to Out-of-school Environment and open-ended question forms. While there was no difference in self-efficacy beliefs between male and female teachers at the beginning of the project, there was a difference in favor of females at the end of the project. Also, while there was a difference in favor of senior teachers at the beginning of the project, this difference disappeared at the end of the project. As can be seen in the present study, practical activities related to out-of-school learning are very important and such training should be delivered to both in pre-service and in-service teachers.
Undergraduate German as a Second Foreign Language Learning Experience and Improvement Strategies
Authors: Zhang Lequn
Published: August 2022

In order to speed up international cooperation and exchange, the government is encouraging higher education institutions to provide more foreign language courses in addition to English in light of China’s progress in reform and opening up. This study used interview and questionnaire surveys to analyze the current state of German language education as a second foreign language and student learning involvement in it in China. The goal was to understand students’ experiences learning German as a second foreign language. Additionally, suggestions were made to enhance the structure of college German courses for non-German majors.
The Relationship between Text Formality and Writing Quality: An Evaluation Based on Coh-Metrix
Authors: Xie Yaojing
Published: August 2022

This study seeks to investigate the relationship between text formality and writing quality by quantifying text formality in EFL English writing. In order to conduct the research, 548 English argumentation compositions were evaluated in terms of the five Coh-Metrix text formality dimensions: narrativity, syntactic simplicity, word concreteness, referential coherence, and deep cohesion. Based on the study, there is only a weak relationship between text formality and writing quality, and some facets of text formality, such as narrativity, word concreteness, syntactic simplicity, and deep cohesion, have varying degrees of influence on writing quality and, consequently, on English writing scores. As per statistics, narrativity has a detrimental effect on writing quality; word concreteness has a significant positive correlation with writing quality; syntactic simplicity shows a relatively small negative correlation with writing quality; deep cohesion has a modestly negative correlation with writing quality; and referential coherence has no correlation with writing quality. It is intended that the findings of this study will have some bearing on how English argumentative writing is taught and learned.
Öğretmen Adaylarının Akademik Umutsuzluklarının Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Tutumlarında Mesleki Bağlılığın Aracılık Etkisi
Authors: ATA Samet , KALE Mustafa
Published: August 2022

Çalışmada üniversite öğrencilerinin eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme dersine yönelik

tutumlarının öğretmenlik mesleğine bağlılıkları ve akademik umutsuzlukları arasındaki ilişkinin

çeşitli demografik değişkenlerle incelenmesidir. Bir diğer amacı ise öğretmen adaylarının

akademik umutsuzluklarının ölçme ve değerlendirme tutumlarında mesleki bağlılığın aracılık

etkisinin incelenmesidir. Çalışmaya Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen Üniversitesinden 473 öğretmen adayı

katılmıştır. Yapılan çalışma ilişkisel ve tarama modelinde yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada öğretmen

adaylarının cinsiyet, okudukları bölüm ve okuduğu bölümü sevme, değişkenleri kullanılmıştır.

Değişkenlerin tamamında anlamlı farklılıklar elde edilmiştir. Ayrıca mesleki bağlılığın akademik

umutsuzluk ile eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirmeye tutum arasında kısmi aracılık rolünün olduğu

sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Gelecekte yapılacak olan araştırmalarda nitel bulgularla desteklemek

öğretmen adaylarının akademik umutsuzluklarını, eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirmeye yönelik

tutumlarını ve mesleki bağlılıklarını derinlemesine öğrenmeyi sağlayabilir.
Peritoneal hydatidosis: An exceptional case report
Authors: Abdelillah El Bakouri , A Fatine , M Bouali , K El Hattabi , FZ Bensardi , A Fadil
Published: August 2022

Hydatidosis is a cosmopolitan parasitic disease that presents a real public health problem, especially in endemic countries of which Morocco is part. The objective of the present work is to analyze the clinical, paraclinical, therapeutic, evolutionary, and prognostic aspects of disseminated peritoneal hydatidosis with multiple localization. Peritoneal hydatidosis represents the whole of the phenomena due to the seeding, essentially secondary, of the peritoneal serosa by Echinococcus Granulosus larvae. Peritoneal hydatidosis is characterized by its polymorphic symptomatology, and the diagnosis is based on a combination of epidemiological, clinical, biological, and imaging findings. We report a case of a particular form of peritoneal hydatidosis in the department of visceral surgery I of the ibn rochd hospital in Casablanca. Our patient was admitted for management of disseminated peritoneal hydatidosis. The clinical examination, apart from an epigastric crust, was unremarkable. The biological work-up showed a slightly disturbed liver balance and the hydatid serology was strongly positive. The preoperative diagnosis of HP was established by CT scan showing a supra- and sub-mesocolic peritoneal hydatidosis with a multi-cystic spleen and a liver with a type V segment V hydatid cyst measuring 4 cm by 6 cm. The treatment consisted of a total cystectomy of the hydatid cysts, almost 100 cysts with multiple peritoneal and parietal locations, one of which was fistulized in the skin, associated with a total splenectomy, retrograde appendectomy, and a disconnection of the cholecysto-duodenal fistula with duodenal closure and a retrograde cholecystectomy associated with a choledecotomy with the extraction of 3 stones at the level of the choledochus and drainage of the VBP by Kehr drain. The postoperative course was simple and the patient was discharged on the sixth day with adjuvant treatment with albendazole for three months. Through this observation and in the light of the data in the literature, we were able to insist in our present work on the diagnostic difficulties generated by this unusual location of the hydatid cyst as well as the considerable contribution of imaging (CT++) allowing both a positive and very precise topographic diagnosis. We were also able to focus on surgical treatment as an indispensable pillar of the management of this disease as well as the increasingly fundamental role of medical treatment, particularly in the prevention of recurrences.