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A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF RASA DHATU IN
PRODUCING HEALTHY PROGENY.
Authors: Kumari Priyanka , Kumar Pathak Ashutosh
Published: August 2024

Each year in India, there are approximately 28 million pregnancies, in which 26 million live births, a million neonatal deaths & congenital deformities is occurring due to malnutrition of mother and fetus. The classics of Ayurveda detail the crucial role of Rasa dhatu in the production of healthy progeny. During gametogenesis, Rasa dhatu
is the foremost requirement for normal, healthy sperm and oocytes (Shukra & Artava). Malformed paternal Rasa
dhatu leads to malnourished and malformed gametocytes through mitochondrial dysfunction, epigenetics and defects in meiosis cause Bija dosha, which in turn lead to Garbhshrava (miscarriage), deformed Garbha formation
or congenital deformities like Suchi Mukh uterus in female fetus and sterile progeny. After fertilization, the ceased
Artava (accumulated nutritional substance in the fluid of decidual cells) acts as a storage nutrition for the developing embryo in the embryonic phase. During organogenesis the Artava which is the Upadhatu of Rasa dhatu forms
the maternal part of placenta. After formation of placenta & umbilical cord the Maternal Rasa dhatu provides directly nutrition to growing fetus. The malformed Rasa dhatu or the blocked Rasavaha channels of mother may
cause different levels of intra uterine growth retardation such as Nagdhadara, Upavistaka, Lina garbha,
Garbhashaya or Mritgarbha (IUD).
A REVIEW ON VAMANA KARMA WITH KUTAJABEEJA CHOORNAM
Authors: ITTY ANU
Published: August 2024

Vamana karma is the first measure amongst Panchakarma and has been considered the best line of treatment for
Kapha disorders. Shodhana therapy is generally applied primarily to chronic diseases where vitiated Doshas are at
their highest level where Samana drugs may not have a significant role. Doshas pacified with Samana procedures
such as Langhana, Pachana, etc., may attain the Prakopa stage later, but if eliminated by proper Sodhana procedures, they will not recur again. In Charaka kalpasthana Vamana dravyas such as Madana and Jeemoothaka are
mentioned. Kutaja is one among them. It is mentioned in Kusta chikitsa and it is a readily available drug of
choice.
A COMPREHENSIVE APPLICABILITY OF ANUBANDHA CHATUSHTAYA
Authors: R.S Lakshmi. , P.V Arpana. , K.A Sri Nagesh.
Published: August 2024

Anubandha chatushtaya1
is a traditional mode with which the shastras are constructed to aid the reader in indulging
in the shastra and gaining knowledge. Anubandha chatushtaya can also be used by the reader or learner to decode
the shastra. Acharya Chakrapani has precisely explained Anubandha Chatushtaya and its importance in Deepika
commentary of Charaka Samhita. Abhidana can be considered as the title, abhidheya as the subject matter, prayojana as the objective, and sambandha as the interrelation between the former three. A title that gives an appropriate
idea about the subject and its objectives develops curiosity in the reader, thus facilitating the reader's indulgence in
the same. People indulge in books, articles, research publications, etc, through abstracts, summaries, prefaces, etc,
which give a gist of the work. Recently, people needed all the information about a book, article product etc, at their
fingertips. Therefore, details about the same should be presented so that the person understands the prayojana and
gets interested in it. Hence, Anubandha Chatushtaya can be applied while constructing an article, book, dissertation,
reading, writing, teaching, learning, or even other daily activities.
IMPORTANCE OF AAHAR AND AAHAR VARGA W.S.R. SHOOK DHANYA VARGA
AS PER CHARAK SAMHITA AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN THE PRESENT ERA
Authors: Kashyap Vinod Kumar , Jain Yogita , Deepak Rudramani
Published: August 2024

Ayurveda is the science of the knowledge of life and the art of life. The uniqueness of Ayurveda is that it sets values on physical, mental, social and spiritual health. Every living and non-living being in this world/universe are
composed of five basic elements in the Panch Mahabhoota, namely Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Ether and this is
well known that all goods and medicines are also made of Panchmahabhoot.
1 So the Panchbhautik components of
ingested food nourish the body and their respective tissue elements in the body as well.
Aahar is the best of all medicines, and the preventive and curative aspects of Ayurveda revolve around the theme
of food (Aahar), firstly, later Vihar and Vyasan. The journey of hibernation from the bandage of living can be
achieved only through the path of food because food is the Life of living beings. The entire living world runs towards food. All things, physical (Built, confirmation, strength, beauty and complexion ) and mental (Happiness,
calmness, satisfaction, intelligence and Goodness ), depend on food. All things are obtained from food only.
Hence it is proved that the basis for achieving the desired and eternal objective of Ayurveda science is first of all
the food is consumed by man and then the medicine and then the Vihar, Vyasan and medicine.
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF NON-SPECIFIC MESENTERIC LYMPHADENITIS
– CASE STUDY
Authors: Sharma Deepa , Vishwakarma Pawan Kumar
Published: August 2024

Mesenteric lymphadenitis is one of the common causes of abdominal pain in children. Features of mesenteric lymphadenitis include abdominal pain, often centred on the lower right side and fever with mesenteric lymph node enlargement. It arises due to several factors responsible for inflammatory response within mesenteric lymph nodes, including viral or bacterial infections, inflammatory bowel disease, lymphoma, etc.; sometimes the cause is unidentified. The features of Mesenteric lymphadenitis in Ayurveda may be correlated with Granthi (~Cyst), Gulma (~lump), Grahani (~disorder of lower G.I.T), Tuni (~ bladder pain radiating to anus and pe-nis) and Anaha (~tympanites) but resemble more with Vatika and Paittika Gulma (lump due to Vata and Pitta). A known case of non-specific mesenteric lymphadenitis, age 14 years male child, weighing 39.0 kg, presented with pain abdomen with feverish body, few scent-metric sized lymph nodes in right iliac fosse, few peri-portal and peri-pancreatic lymph nodes measuring 17/9 mm and 20/8 mm on HRSG, Interventions given were Chaushathpraharipippali, Ras sindur, Panchammrita Parpati, Sutshekhar ras, Ashwagandha Ghanvati, Jeerkadyarista, and Patoladikasaya showed curative effect due to their Vata-Pitta Pacifying, Vatanulomak, Shrotoshodhaka, Balya and Brimhana effect. No adverse effect was seen. Further studies may be taken up for diseases involving mesenteric lymphadenopathy for the collection of evidence.
EFFICACY OF PHALAGHRITA UTTARABASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT Of
VANDHYATWA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TUBAL BLOCKAGE- A CASE
STUDY
Authors: Johari Arpuli , Khakhlary Kaushalya
Published: August 2024

Introduction:
Vandhyatwa has been mentioned by various Acharyas in Ayurvedic classics using multiple terms. Acharya
Charak explained factors responsible for Vandhyatwa (infertility), such as yoni dosha (gynaecological disorders),
Mansika-Abhitapa (mental stress), Shukra-Artavadosha (disorders of sperm and ovum), Ahara-Vihara Dosha
(food- and lifestyle-related disorders), Akalyoga (inappropriate timing), Bala-Kshaya (decreased strength). Two
major factors which are associated with fertility problems are anovulation and defects in tubal patency. In the present article, there is a case study of ayurvedic management of infertility due to bilateral tubal blockage. Main
Clinical Finding: A 29-year-old female patient reached the hospital complaining of a wants issue for five years.
Diagnosis: Her hysterosalpingiography findings showed a bilateral fallopian tubal block. Interventions: 3 consecutive cycles of Uttarabasti were given with Phalaghrita for 3months along with oral medications (Tab. Shebless forte, Phalaghrita) and Anu taila nasya application. Outcome: The patient missed her period after four
months of treatment, and the urine pregnancy test was found to be positive. Conclusions: Tubal patency (Kshetra) is an essential factor for conception.
Manejo do vitiligo baseado em evidências: resumo de uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Augusto Barbara Marin , Santos Caroline Nascimento , Castro Mariana da Silveira
Published: August 2024

Introdução: O vitiligo é uma doença de pele despigmentante crônica, não sendo totalmente compreendida em seu ponto de vista etiopatogênico. Além disso, possui uma possibilidade de tratamento ainda limitada e pouco específica. Devido ao fato de ser uma doença estigmatizante com tratamentos pouco específicos, o presente artigo tem como objetivo uma revisão sistemática baseada em evidências sobre o manejo atual do vitiligo, visando avaliar as possibilidades de tratamento. Materiais, sujeitos e métodos: Para a elaboração deste artigo foram utilizados artigos científicos e de revisão publicados e referenciados na Medline/PubMED entre 2021 e 2023. Resultados e discussão: A doença possui diversos tipos e formas de apresentação clínica, sendo o tratamento pautado de acordo com a extensão e atividade da doença. As opções de tratamento incluem o uso de terapia ultravioleta B de banda estreita (NB-UVB), imunossupressores como corticoides, metotrexato, azatioprina e Apremilast, e inibidores da calcineurina. Considerações finais: No tratamento do vitiligo, apesar de longo, bons resultados têm sido vistos realizando terapias duplas, associando fototerapia a imunossupressores, como corticoides ou metotrexato e/ou inibidores da calcineurina.
Psoríase pustulosa da gestação (Impetigo Herpetiforme): relato de dois casos e revisão da literatura
Authors: Batista Amanda Kise Moribayashi , Amaral Henrique Estevam Fernandes , Olintho Marcella Ferreira , Baptista Millena Amélia Fontes
Published: August 2024

Impetigo herpetiforme, também conhecido como psoríase pustulosa da gestação, é uma doença rara, não infecciosa, que comumente se inicia no terceiro trimestre da gravidez. Caracteriza-se por lesões anulares, pustulosas e estéreis de base eritematosa que acometem regiões de dobras (axilares, inguinal e pescoço) com posterior disseminação pelo corpo. Juntamente com as lesões, observam-se sintomas sistêmicos como febre, calafrios, fadiga, náusea, diarreia e poliartralgias. Leucocitose neutrofílica, anemia, aumento da taxa de sedimentação, hipocalemia, hiperfosfatemia e hipoalbuminemia são alguns achados laboratoriais. Se a doença se manifestar de forma grave, pode cursar com resultados neonatais desfavoráveis e causar insuficiência placentária, anomalias fetais e morte neonatal precoce. A maioria das pacientes tem remissão imediata no pós-parto, podendo haver recorrências em gestações subsequentes. O tratamento pode ser feito com corticosteroides, contudo outras alternativas incluem o uso de ciclosporinas, antibióticos e retinoides sistêmicos.
Carboxiterapia em dermatologia: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Saad Victoria Lemos de Almeida , Campos Gabriela Oliveira , Leal Lara Sousa , Roldão Juliana de Assis
Published: August 2024

Este estudo aborda a carboxiterapia, uma modalidade terapêutica em dermatologia que envolve a aplicação de injeções de dióxido de carbono (CO₂) no tecido subcutâneo e/ou intradérmico. A técnica tem sido cada vez mais explorada devido aos seus efeitos benéficos no tratamento de várias condições cutâneas e estéticas, como rejuvenescimento facial, redução de estrias e celulite, tratamento de cicatrizes atróficas, alopecia, entre outras. A carboxiterapia promove vasodilatação, aumento do fluxo sanguíneo e estimulação da produção de colágeno, melhorando a textura, elasticidade da pele e revitalização do tecido. Além dos benefícios estéticos, a técnica mostra potencial terapêutico em condições médicas, como úlceras de pele e disfunções vasculares. Esta revisão de literatura visa fornecer uma visão abrangente e atualizada sobre a carboxiterapia, discutindo suas indicações, eficácia, mecanismos de ação e segurança, além de apontar direções futuras para a pesquisa e aprimoramento desta técnica promissora.
Hemoptise e endometriose: uma associação incomum - relatório de caso e revisão da literatura
Authors: Gomes Geny Vitória Albuquerque , Pires Julia Ramos , Braga Nathália Costa Coelho , Sartori Ilana Carolina , Chaves Tainara Almeida
Published: August 2024

Introdução: A endometriose, conhecida por sua apresentação predominantemente pélvica, pode ocasionalmente manifestar-se com sintomas extra pélvicos, incluindo a síndrome da endometriose torácica (TES). Entre os sintomas da TES, a hemoptise catamenial é particularmente rara e mal compreendida, destacando a complexidade desta manifestação e a necessidade de abordagens diagnósticas e terapêuticas específicas. Assim, o presente artigo tem por objetivo identificar o conhecimento atual sobre a associação incomum entre hemoptise e endometriose. Materiais, sujeitos e métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, realizada nas bases de dados EMBASE, OVID, PubMed, Scopus e Web of Science, por meio dos seguintes descritores: "thoracic endometriosis syndrome", "catamenial hemoptysis" e "catamenial". Foram incluídos estudos publicados entre 2014 a 2024 que discutem explicitamente casos de hemoptise associados à endometriose. Resultados e discussão: Sete estudos foram meticulosamente selecionados para análise, revelando que a hemoptise catamenial, embora rara, é uma manifestação significativa da endometriose torácica e requer reconhecimento e manejo especializados. Os estudos indicam que a videotoracoscopia e o manejo hormonal são fundamentais no diagnóstico e tratamento eficazes, com a maioria dos pacientes apresentando melhora significativa dos sintomas pós-intervenção. Considerações finais: Este estudo enfatiza a importância de um alto índice de suspeição clínica e de um manejo interdisciplinar no diagnóstico e tratamento da hemoptise catamenial associada à endometriose torácica.
Hanseníase simulando erupção liquenóide: relato de caso e revisão de literatura
Authors: Aoyagui Mikaelle Yukiko Moura , Lopes Rafaela de Souza , Martins Mariana Burlamaque Cocio , Araújo Isabella Viana , Oliveira Carolina Barbosa Borges de
Published: August 2024

Introdução: Doença infecciosa caracterizada pelo acometimento da derme e nervos periféricos, a hanseníase se manifesta através das formas tuberculoide, virchowiana, indeterminada e dimorfa. As escolhas dos medicamentos e tempo de tratamento foram divididas pela OMS de acordo com as suas apresentações baciloscópicas: paucibacilar ou multibacilar. Objetivo: abordar os diferentes aspectos das manifestações clínicas, do diagnóstico e do tratamento desta doença. Materiais e métodos:  foram consultados artigos científicos e artigos de revisão publicados em periódicos acadêmicos e revistas científicas. Os meios de fundamentação teórica foram consultados de maneira on-line e, também, em versões impressas, a fim de elencar e listar as informações de maior relevância para elaboração do presente artigo. Resultados e discussão: os estudos mostram que a hanseníase apresenta uma grande variedade de lesões cutâneas, como manchas, pápulas, nódulos e até infiltração difusa. Isso se dá, a depender da resposta imune do indivíduo. Evidencia-se, também, que a hanseníase, devido a sua diversidade de apresentações, que muitas vezes, fogem do padrão habitual, promove dificuldade no diagnóstico. Considerações finais: Com grande prevalência na América do Sul, a hanseníase ainda é um desafio entre a saúde da população, necessitando de estudos para melhor esclarecimento devido suas diversas manifestações clínicas, tratamentos e prognósticos, como abordados neste artigo.
Terapias tópicas e sistêmicas no melasma: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Tassara Laura Helena Dias , Leite Ana Carolina Sudário , Oliveira Roberta Helena Marques de , Tomazzi Larissa Calderan , Corrêa Lianna Paula Guterres
Published: August 2024

Introdução: Melasma é uma hipermelanose crônica que afeta áreas fotoexpostas da pele. A etiopatogenia é multifatorial, com a exposição solar sendo o principal fator, associada a fatores hormonais, vasculares gravidez e predisposição genética. Devido à sua natureza recorrente, tratar o melasma é desafiador e, portanto, o uso de terapias combinadas de agentes tópicos, sistêmicos e procedimentos é a melhor estratégia. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura para identificar tratamentos mais eficazes para o melasma. Método: A pesquisa foi realizada no período de 10 de janeiro a 15 de março de 2024, utilizando quatro bases de dados: MEDLINE, Biblioteca Cochrane, LILACS e UpToDate. Após o estabelecimento dos critérios de seleção, os melhores estudos controlados e comparativos foram descritos individualmente. Resultados: Foram detectados 90 artigos, dos quais 30 foram selecionados, 8 artigos em MEDLINE, 10 na Biblioteca Cochrane, 4 artigos no LILACS e 8 foram extraídos do mecanismo de busca do UpToDate. Limitações: Heterogeneidade dos estudos e poucos com delineamento adequado. Conclusão: O protetor solar é importante para prevenção e tratamento do melasma. A terapia combinada, baseada em hidroquinona, retinoides e corticosteroides, é a mais usada atualmente. Outros agentes incluem ácido retinoico, ácido azelaico e ácido kójico. Peelings químicos, físicos e tratamentos com laser e luz intensa pulsada constituem modalidades complementares para o melasma.
Revisão sistemática do uso de plasma rico em plaquetas em dermatologia estética
Authors: Diniz Beatriz Brasileiro , Vital Alessandra Soares , Pedrosa Gabriela Franco Pires , Corazza Beatriz Ferraz Bicudo
Published: August 2024

Introdução: O plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) tem emergido como uma abordagem promissora em dermatologia estética devido à sua capacidade de promover a regeneração tecidual e a cicatrização de feridas. Este artigo apresenta uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre o uso do PRP em diversos procedimentos estéticos, incluindo rejuvenescimento facial, tratamento de alopecia, cicatrização de queimaduras e melhoria da qualidade da pele. Metodologia: Foram consultados artigos científicos publicados entre 2018 e 2023 nas bases de dados Medline/PubMed utilizando a string de pesquisa "Platelet Rich Plasma in Aesthetic Dermatology". Após a aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, 9 artigos foram selecionados para análise detalhada. Resultados: Os estudos revisados indicam que o PRP pode melhorar significativamente a textura da pele, aumentar a produção de colágeno e acelerar a cicatrização de feridas. Além disso, o PRP demonstrou eficácia no tratamento de alopecia androgenética, com resultados promissores na recuperação capilar. Conclusão: O PRP se mostra uma opção terapêutica eficaz e segura em dermatologia estética, embora mais estudos sejam necessários para padronizar protocolos de tratamento e avaliar os efeitos a longo prazo. As evidências atuais apontam para uma alta satisfação dos pacientes e uma melhoria geral na qualidade dos resultados estéticos.
Seizure Timing and Circadian Patterns: A Comprehensive Bibliographic Review
Authors: Lima Najar Lucas , Foldvary-Schaefer Nancy , Da Mota Gomes Marleide
Published: August 2024

Epilepsy's cyclic nature, increasingly quantified through advancements in continuous electroencephalography (cEEG), reveals robust seizure cycles including circadian, multidien, and circannual rhythms. Understanding these cycles' mechanisms and clinical implications, such as seizure forecasting and optimized treatment timing, is crucial. Despite historical observations, detailed analysis of seizure timing cycles has become feasible only recently, necessitating further research to confirm generalizability and clinical relevance.
This paper reviews current literature on circadian rhythms in epilepsy, focusing on temporal seizure patterns and identifying knowledge gaps. A comprehensive review of studies, primarily using PubMed, synthesizes key findings from 20 studies on the temporal dynamics of epileptic activity.
Research shows consistent circadian rhythms in seizure activity, with distinct daily peaks. Seizures often follow daily patterns, termed "seizure rush hours," with specific seizure types linked to particular times and influenced by sleep-wake cycles. These findings underscore the importance of understanding temporal patterns in epilepsy.
Understanding these rhythms can enhance seizure
prediction, diagnosis, and personalized treatment strategies. The significant role of biological rhythms suggests that tailored treatments based on individual circadian profiles could improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Further research is essential to elucidate the mechanisms driving these influences and validate findings across diverse cohorts.
The Impact of Semantics Awareness on English Learning Anxiety: A Study of Perceptions of 6th Semester Students at University Muhammadiyah of Tangerang
Authors: Wulandari Siti , Alkhobir Zami Aqil , Putra Aidil Syah
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the impact of semantic awareness on English learning anxiety among sixth-semester students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang, utilizing a mixed-methods approach. The research surveyed 10 students (5 from class A1 and 5 from class A2). Both quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted to explore the relationship between semantic awareness and learning anxiety. Findings indicate that students with higher semantic awareness reported better comprehension and use of English in academic and social contexts, suggesting a significant connection between these factors. The study highlights practical applications for language education, emphasizing the importance of enhancing semantic awareness to reduce anxiety and improve language learning outcomes. These results provide valuable insights for educators in designing effective language learning strategies, ultimately aiming to foster a more supportive and less anxiety-inducing learning environment for students.
A Pragmatics Analysis of Positive Politeness Strategies on Nwal Hadaki Speech in TED TALKS
Authors: Aulia Febriani  , Aidil Syah Putra  , Fauzan Rofiqi
Published: August 2024

Every individual aims to convey their ideas in a polite manner to positively impact their audience. The effective use of positive politeness strategies is crucial in speech, as it helps to create a positive and engaging interaction with the audience. The one of the fascinating objects to be analyzed in terms of positive politeness strategies is the speech on TED Talk video by Nwal Hadaki entitled “How Long it Takes to Change Your Life?”. This research aims at discovering and analyzing the positive politeness strategies in the speech on TED Talk video by Nwal Hadaki entitled “How Long it Takes to Change Your Life?”. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative research. The data consisted of statements and sentences spoken by Nwal Hadaki. The primary tool used to collect the data was a data sheet. The data were analyzed using a referential method, which examines the data in relation to the theoretical framework employed in this study. The findings indicate that all 15 positive politeness strategies were present, The most frequently used strategies are: Intensifying the listener's interest in the speaker's contribution (3 occurrences) and Seeking agreement on safe topics (3 occurrences). The second most common strategies include: Exaggerating interest, approval, or sympathy, Being optimistic that the listener wants what the speaker wants, and Giving or asking for reasons. The third most common strategies are: Avoiding disagreement, Joking to put the hearer at ease (each occurring once), These strategies demonstrate Nwal Hadaki's use of positive politeness to engage and persuade the audience effectively.
Pengaruh Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) dengan Metode Talking Stick Berbantuan Flashcard untuk Meningkatkan Kesadaran Budaya Siswa Kelas IV SDN Kebondalem Mojosari Materi Keragaman Suku Bangsa dan Budaya
Authors: Firsty Adelia Faiza , Rosmiati Rosmiati
Published: August 2024

Berdasarkan penelitian ini, diasumsikan bahwa salah satu faktor yang berdampak pada kurangnya hasil belajar siswa adalah banyak guru yang kurang atau tidak mau berinovasi dalam menggunakan metode pembelajaran dan pembuatan media pembelajaran, terutama pada mata pelajaran IPS tentang keragaman suku bangsa dan budaya. Penelitian ini mengkaji efek penggunaan metode Talking Stick dengan bantuan flashcard untuk meningkatkan kesadaran budaya siswa terhadap materi keragaman suku bangsa dan budaya di SDN Kebondalem Mojosari di SD Kelas IV. Rancangan dalam model penelitian ini kelompok tidak dipilih secara acak atau berpasangan, dan tidak ada kelompok pembanding. Namun, kelompok tersebut diberikan tes awal dan akhir. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Metode data dianalisis melalui uji normalitas, uji hipotesis, uji sampel berpasangan (paired samples test), dan perhitungan uji normalitas. Nilai untuk jumlah sampel pretest adalah 15, dengan nilai sig 0.41 untuk kelompok pretest dan nilai sig 0.56 untuk kelompok posttest. Jika Jika probabilitas atau bilangan signifikan dalam output bagian Shapiro-Wilk kurang dari 0,05, distribusi data adalah normal. Oleh karena itu, dapat dikatakan bahwa temuan uji normalitas data penelitian menunjukkan nilai yang signifikan lebih tinggi dari nilai-p 0,05, juga disingkat sig. Akibatnya, hasil pra dan sesudah tes normal, sehingga data dapat dilanjutkan untuk uji-t. Sedangkan untuk uji hipotesis menyatakan H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima, menurut data pada tabel, karena nilai kelompok eksperimen 0.000 < 0.05. penggunaan metode talking stick yang berbantuan flashcard lebih efektif digunakan untuk mengajarkan keragaman suku dan budaya.
Bibiliometric Analysis of The Literature on Organizational Readiness: Mapping and Direction
Authors: Gumilang Zahwa Fitria ,   Faculty of Industrial Technology, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Prihartono Budhi ,   Faculty of Industrial Technology, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology
Published: August 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic is mostly responsible for the decline in business financial performance. It is believed that the company’s survival is contingent upon the organization’s readiness to integrate digital technology at the operational and strategic levels. Despite the abundance of literature in this field, there has been no empirical research to characterize previous studies or provide guidance for future studies that have a significant impact. Therefore, we have designed this investigation to fill this gap. The bibliometric analysis method employed in the research involves the initial step of conducting a search of the Scopus-indexed journal database using the title, abstract, and keywords “organizational readiness”, “readiness to change”, “digital maturity” or “digital capability”. We selected a total of 3528 articles from a pool of 93,307 by applying filters based on specific topics and time periods. Following this, we compiled the meta data using the Publish and Perish (PoP) program and generated research trend visualizations using Vosviewer. The research findings indicate that Parida, V., a Swedish writer, is the most productive. However, we discovered that the authors who published the most impactful articles were not necessarily the most prolific authors or countries. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, research on organizational readiness that can assist small and medium-sized businesses in gaining a competitive advantage and enhancing their value could be the next area of investigation.
Proposed Marketing Strategy to Increase Revenue Through Product Differentiation (Case Studyat Cement Inc.)
Authors: Lukito Hanny Kusumawardhany ,   School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Wibowo Satya Aditya ,   School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Published: August 2024

The cement industry is currently facing intense competition due to the lack of significant recovery in retail demand following the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with an increasing number of competitors. This has resulted in a surge in oversupply, reaching up to twice the demand, and a decline in utilization to 52%. In order to survive, cement companies release their own economy brands, including Cement Inc. In 2020, Cement Inc. released its fighting brand in Java to fight the eco-brands, using their current premium brand from Sumatra, Semen PDG. Cement Inc. will also release Semen MDK in late 2022 to counteract market confusion about Semen Padang. The total number of brands to compete in the last decade has increased tremendously due to the rising eco-brand trend. In three years, Cement Inc.’s fighting brand portion has grown to 24.6%, indicating a shift in the market towards more economical products. This situation is leading to a decrease in the Cement Inc. revenue, as there is no product differentiation between the premium and fighting brands. We conducted this study to explore potential solutions to increase revenue by implementing a fighting brand strategy that incorporates product differentiation. The research address three critical questions: (1) What is the internal and external analysis? (2) What is the proposed recommendation for marketing strategy to increase for Cement Inc. through product differentiation of Fighting Brand? (3) What is the implementation plan for the marketing strategy? The investigation began by examining the cement market condition, evaluating Cement Inc.’s strengths and weakness, as well as the market’s opportunities and threats, using quantitative and qualitative approach to investigate internal and customer’s understanding about the difference between main brand and fighting brand, as well as the expected differences. By the internal and external analysis, the study proposed the new segmentation, targeting, and positioning to propose the new marketing strategy using marketing mix 4Ps through product differentiation for fighting brand to increase Cement Inc.’s revenue in both premium brand and fighting brand. This study limited on retail market in Java, which is characterized by intense rivalry.
Evaluating Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Customer Service Training Programs: A Study of IOH Outlets in Jakarta
Authors: Nada Vania Talitha ,   School of Business and Management Bandung (ITB) Jl. Ganesa 10, Bandung, S.T, M.HRMHons. Nur Arief Rahmatsyah Putranto, ,   School of Business and Management Bandung (ITB) Jl. Ganesa 10, Bandung
Published: August 2024

In the dynamic telecommunications market of Indonesia, quality customer service is pivotal for sustaining competitive advantage. IOH faces persistent challenges in meeting customer service expectations, evidenced by consistent customer complaints regarding the customer service representative performance despite extensive training programs for their representatives. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of IOH’s customer service training programs in Jakarta, identifying key factors influencing training effectiveness and proposing improvements. Utilizing a quantitative approach, a survey was conducted among 49 customer service representatives, and the data were analyzed using spearman rank correlation. The results revealed that training content, method, schedule, and facilities significantly impact training effectiveness, with training content identified as the most influential. Improved training content to be more relevant with the needs of representatives, implement the diverse and interactive methods, well-structured schedules, and utilize the high-quality facilities can enhance the effectiveness of training programs. These strategies will enhance the competency and confidence of customer service representatives, ultimately improving customer satisfaction. Future research should explore personalized training approaches tailored to individual needs and assess the long-term impacts of training programs and expanding the study beyond Jakarta will provide a more comprehensive understanding of training effectiveness across different regions. By addressing these recommendations, IOH can significantly improve their customer service training programs, leading to higher service quality and customer satisfaction.
Selenium as a mitigation of iron deficiency in soybeans
Authors:   , Lapaz Allan de Marcos
Published: August 2024

Although iron (Fe) is abundant in most agricultural soils, its bioavailability to plants is limited. The Fe deficiency can cause significant changes in plant metabolites, impacting the plant's life cycle. In this context, selenium (Se) has been shown promising effects against Fe deficiency. However, little is known about the role of selenium (Se) in modulating the nutritional status and the non-enzymatic and enzymatic antioxidant defense system in Fe-deficient soybean. In the first experiment, we evaluated the possible beneficial effect of Se applied in the nutrient solution on photosynthetic pigments, nutritional status, reactive oxygen species accumulation, ascorbate and glutathione metabolites, activity of enzymes involved in the synthesis pathway of these metabolites, and antioxidant defense enzymes, including expression of superoxide dismutase (SOD) isoforms, after exposure to absence, deficiency, and sufficiency of Fe in combination with absence and presence of Se. The higher remobilization of Fe associated with maintenance of foliar N concentration resulted in mitigation of leaf chlorosis and decreased loss of photosynthetic pigments in the absence of Fe with Se. Additionally, under this cultivation condition, the main positive effect of Se was shown to be associated with the modulation of the glutathione cycle. The Se supply also reduced the need to replace SOD-Fe with SOD-Cu due to the positive modulation in the crosstalk between Fe and Cu, as well as attenuated the nutritional imbalance of Zn and Mn, mainly in the absence of Fe. These adjustments prevented lipid peroxidation in plants treated with Se. In the second experiment, we evaluated the effects of Se on dry mass, Fe concentration in the roots and shoots, as well as to assess the photosynthetic performance and primary metabolism in soybean plants subjected to Fe deficiency. In the absence of Fe, plants treated with Se exhibited positive modulation in net CO 2 assimilation rate, improving carboxylation efficiency and photochemical traits compared to plants without Se. The synergistic absence of Se and Fe compromised shoot and root dry mass and protein concentration. Therefore, these findings highlight the potential of Se as a valuable intervention to mitigate Fe deficiency in soybean crops. Keywords: Growth. Antioxidants. Micronutrients. Photosynthesis. Metabolism. Selenium. Iron effect.
Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Land Use and Land Cover Change in the Ebo Forest Reserve, Littoral Region of Cameroon
Authors: Tataw Guilen-Noel Nghokapin , Melle Ekane Maurice  , Nkwatoh Athanasius Fuashi , Bumtu Kamah Pascal , Atianjoh Echuaba Laris , Demianus Nkemndem Agendia
Published: August 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to analyze the spatiotemporal dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC) changes in the Ebo Forest Reserve, a biodiversity hotspot in West Africa, over a 30-year period from 1994 to 2024.
Materials and Methods: This study employed high-resolution satellite imagery from the Landsat sensor and a supervised classification approach to delineate LULC classes, including Dense Forest, Secondary Forest/Agricultural Land, and Settlements/Bare Soils. An accuracy assessment was conducted to validate the LULC maps, revealing overall accuracies of 99.08% in 1994, 99.89% in 2009, and 100% in 2024.
Findings: The results demonstrated a significant decline in Dense Forest cover from 98.0% in 1994 to 82.0% in 2024, alongside an increase in Secondary Forest/Agricultural Land (from 1.8% to 8.3%) and Settlements/Bare Soils (from 0.2% to 9.7%). These changes reflect the evolving needs of rural communities, driven by population growth, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure development. Climate change was identified as a critical driver affecting ecosystem productivity and resilience.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The findings underscore the need for a balanced approach to managing LULC changes and climate impacts, ensuring sustainable resource management while supporting community development. Policymakers should prioritize frameworks that facilitate sustainable practices to preserve the ecological integrity of the Ebo Forest Reserve.
Relating Intellectual Capital and Performance via Organizational Ambidexterity: Evidence from Health Facilities in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: Melly CPA Peninah Tanui , Mosong Stephen Makewit
Published: August 2024

Health care sector is described as not only the foundation but also a key pillar for promoting country citizens’ well-being and economic development. Hence, most devised policies and strategies nowadays largely relate to utilization of intangible as opposed to the traditional tangible resources. This aims at offering steadfast support to the health care sector in the current ever evolving operating environment. This study therefore sought to establish the moderating effect of organizational ambidexterity in the relationship between intellectual capital and performance of health facilities in Uasin Gishu, Kenya. Descriptive research anchored on both the public good and stewardship theory was carried out targeting 196 health facilities. Structured questionnaires were utilized in gathering data from 472 respondents given the 59 sampled health facilities. From the findings, it is evident that intellectual capital is an imperative constituent of performance. This is based on the positive connection between human capital (β = .247, p-v = .000<.05), structural capital (β = .172, p-v = .002<.05) and relational capital (β = .139, p-v = .001<.05) with performance. Furthermore, there exist a complimentary mediation effect of organizational ambidexterity in the relationship between intellectual capital and performance (β = .166, CI = .731, .526). The study’s theory, practical and suggestions for future research are also described in details.
Organisational Structure and Employee Performance: A Study of Ernst & Young Nigeria
Authors: Awala Frank
Published: August 2024

The study focused on one professional services company in Nigerian. These new realities have forced many organisations to reorganise to move quicker, adapt more quickly, foster rapid learning, and meet people’ changing career goals. The study’s major goal was to assess how organisational structure affected employee performance. In the study, formalisation, centralisation of authority, specialism, command and control chain, breadth of control, and traditionalism were examined as indicators of effect. This year’s theme was “Excellence in the Workplace.” The evaluation of the research used publications by famous academics, specialists, and practitioners as references. This study used primary source to gather data. In Nigeria, 249 employees of Ernst & Young were given a standardised questionnaire. To test the hypotheses, the data were examined using regression analysis. Command-and-control structure, and traditionalism all had a varying impact on employee performance at EY, the research showed that in EY, the chain of command and specialisation have the greatest influence on worker performance. Given the effect of covid-19 on the work, this study recommended that the management investigate new strategies to innovate model parameters to stay pace with technical advances.
FORMULATION, EVALUATION OF MUCOADHESIVE BUCCAL FILM OF FELODIPINE USING FACTORIAL DESIGN
Authors: Raziya SK
Published: August 2024

The goal of the current study was to formulate and produce a felodipine buccal film that dissolves quickly utilising the solvent casting process. mucoadhesive polymers HPMC E15 and PVP were used to make mucoadhesive buccal films. Because HPMC E15 has a high mucoadhesive characteristic, it demonstrated an extended in-vitro residence period when compared to the other polymer
Chinese Theater in Search of Ideological and Aesthetic Dimensions
Authors: Шулунова Евгения Константиновна
Published: August 2024

Статья рассматривает обращение к русскому театральному искусству как к источнику творческого вдохновения в китайском театре. Заимствования не исключают самобытности на китайской сцене, творческой составляющей в китайском искусстве, способствуют появлению новых театральных идей. Интерес китайского театра и китайского зрителя к классике нашей страны не только постоянен, но и возрос. В последние несколько лет коллективы китайских драматических театров ставят «Белые ночи» (Ф. Достоевский), «Вишневый сад» и «Дядя Ваня» (А. Чехов), «Жизнь, увиденная в тумане» (Фань Данхуэй, по рассказу М. Горького «Челкаш») и др. Классика поднимает вечную проблематику. Несомненно, осмысление классической русской драматургии в Китае в прошлом столетии способствовало развитию собственной театральной системы, открывало новые пути сохранения национальной самобытности китайской нации. Однако стоит отметить, что китайские критики в настоящее время не вносят новое в изучение творчества русской классики, не анализируют ее, а рассматривают прежде всего как классику. Возникает вопрос - находит ли современное китайское общество ценностно смысловую сущность зарубежной классики, созвучие ее сегодняшнему дню, видит ли потенциал этих произведений в поддержании национальных китайских традиций.

The appeal to the Russian classics is a source of creativity and inspiration in the Chinese theater art. The transfer of the Russian ideas to the Chinese scene does not exclude the originality and creativity of the latter. Moreover, it stimulates the development of the Chinese theatrical ideas proper. The attention to the Russian sources proves that the interest of the Chinese theater and the Chinese audience in the Russian classics is not only permanent, but also increasing. In the last few years, the performances of The White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Cherry Orchard and Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov, as well as The Life Seen in the Fog by Fan Danghui based on Gorky’s Chelkash, etc., were put on by several Chinese theaters. The classics raise eternal problems, and thus understanding of the Russian classical drama in China in the last century contributed to the development of its own theater system, opens up the new ways of preservation of the national identity of the Chinese nation. The Chinese critics currently do not introduce new things into the study of Russian classics, do not analyze it, but consider it primarily as a classic. The question arises whether the modern Chinese society finds the value-semantic essence of foreign classics, consonance with its present day, whether these works keeps up the national Chinese traditions.
A Collection of Poems about Macao by Qu Dajun (1632-1696)
Authors: Волчкова Елизавета Витальевна
Published: August 2024

Статья посвящена описанию Макао в поэзии известного китайского ученого и литератора XVII в. Цюй Дацзюня (1632-1696). Исследователи творчества Цюй Дацзюня отмечают две темы, постоянно поднимавшиеся им в своих работах: антиманьчжурское сопротивление и бедствия, принесенные иноземным вторжением в Китай, а также история и жизнь его родного края - провинции Гуандун. Обе они нашли интересное преломление в цикле стихотворений «Аомэнь», вошедшем в стихотворное собрание «Неофициальные стихи Вэншаня». Цикл стихотворений включает шесть пятисловных восьмистиший и является одним из первых поэтических описаний Макао в китайской литературе. В нем Цюй Дацзюнь рисует нравы и обычаи португальцев, их торговые и религиозные практики, однако вписывает этот европейский анклав в контекст гуандунских реалий. Он также уделяет особое внимание макаоским оборонительным сооружениям и их значению для безопасности региона перед лицом возможной иноземной угрозы. Стихи Цюй Дацзюня стали важным этапом в складывании образа Макао в сознании китайской образованной элиты и внесли свой вклад в формирование канона описания этого города в китайской литературной практике. В статье приводится комментированный перевод цикла стихотворений «Аомэнь».

The article is devoted to the description of Macao in the poetry of Qu Dajun (1632-1696), the famous Chinese scholar and writer of the 17-th century. Researchers of Qu Dajun's poetry note two specific themes that he constantly wrote about in his works: anti-Manchu resistance and the hardships of a foreign invasion of China, as well as the history and current state of his native land - Guangdong province. Both of these themes found an interesting realization in the series of poems Aomen , included in the poetic collection Unofficial Poems of Wenshan . The collection comprises six five-character eight-line regulated verses and is one of the first known Chinese language poetic descriptions of Macao. In it, Qu Dajun depicts the customs and traditions of the Portuguese, their trade and religious practices, however, he fits this European enclave into the context of the Guangdong realities. He also pays special attention to the Macao defenses and their importance for the security of the region in the face of possible foreign threats. Qu Dajun's poems became an important stage in the formation of the image of Macau in the minds of the Chinese educated elite and contributed to the development of the canon of describing this city in Chinese literary practice. The article provides an annotated translation of the collection of poems Aomen .
A tensão essencial na formação científica na Educação Física brasileira: entre o pensamento convergente e o pensamento divergente
Authors: Bungenstab Gabriel Carvalho
Published: August 2024

O objetivo deste ensaio é apresentar os pensamentos de Thomas Kuhn e refletir, a partir de sua obra, sobre a formação científica no campo da Educação Física (EF) brasileira contribuindo com o fortalecimento do pensamento crítico de modo a combater preconceitos como o “negacionismo endógeno” e a “epistemofobia”. Para tal, apresenta duas características essenciais do processo de formação científica defendidas por Kuhn: o pensamento convergente e o pensamento divergente. Conclui-se que a formação científica na EF brasileira deva ser pautada tanto pelo pensamento convergente como, também, pelo pensamento divergente, já que é preciso conhecer os pressupostos teóricos-metodológicos, epistemológicos e históricos da EF (pensamento convergente), mas isso torna-se insuficiente uma vez que é o pensamento divergente que oferece melhores condições de resolução dos problemas que envolvem a prática.
Revolutionary Messages
Authors: Artaud Antonin
Published: August 2024

Published here in its entirety in English,Artaud’s Revolutionary Messagescollects Antonin Artaud’s political, aesthetic and philosophical writings during his travels to Mexico in 1936.

Written around the same time as his seminal workThe Theatre and its Double,it captures a crucial point in Artaud's life shortly before he was admitted to a mental asylum in which he was to spend a significant part of his later life.

Revolutionary Messagescontains conferences that Artaud gave at the University of Mexico, articles from the daily Mexican newspaperEl Nacional Revolucionarioand a study of three seminal artists of the time influenced by or from Mexico: Franz Hals, Ortiz Monasterio and Maria Izquierdo.

Not only will you gain crucial insight into Artaud’s time in Mexico and his vision of a “total revolution,” which he places in distinction to Marxist and Surrealist conceptions of revolution, but you will deepen your understanding of the philosophical roots of his theatrical project, which ultimately shaped modern theatre and dance.

The publication includes an introduction by the translator, Joel White, and a preface by Professor of European Philosophy, Howard Caygill.