bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
GRATITUDE: EMPIRICAL FINDINGS AND THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Rochmawati Nikmah , Alsa Asmadi , Madjid Abd.
Published: August 2022

Expressing gratitude and responding it are rare things in Indonesia. It is interesting and surprising because in the Holy Quran there are so many verses about gratitude commands, moreover, God will give Muslim more if he is grateful. But we find most Muslims who are ungrateful. Based on this problem, this article aims to elaborate the significance of expressing gratitude and its correlation to the quality of faith to God, emotion, and happiness, and interpersonal relationship using the Quran and psychology as the conceptual framework and also based on empirical findings. The conclusion of this paper underlines that the Quran and psychology have common view on gratitude. The research results that grateful correlated with intrinsic religiousness positively and with extrinsic religiousness negatively and prayer increases gratitude, prayer plays a causal role in promoting gratitude as well. It is similar with the teaching of Surah An-Nisa’ (4): 147 and Surah Luqman (31): 12. People who often say thank you have strong relationship with the other as they do not only think of their relationship to God but also to other humans. All these findings are strongly in line with the research that gratitude is correlated to fewer depressive symptoms.AbstrakMengekspresikan rasa terima kasih dan menanggapinya adalah hal yang masih langka di Indonesia. Sangat menarik dan mengejutkan, karena da-lam Al-Quran ada begitu banyak ayat tentang perintah syukur, apalagi Tu-han akan memberi lebih banyak muslim jika dia bersyukur. Tapi kami menemukan sebagian besar muslim yang tidak tahu berterima kasih. Ber-dasarkan masalah ini, artikel ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan pentingnya mengekspresikan rasa terima kasih dan korelasinya dengan kualitas iman kepada Tuhan, emosi dan kebahagiaan, dan hubungan interpersonal menggunakan Al-Quran dan psikologi sebagai kerangka kerja konseptual dan juga berdasarkan temuan empiris. Kesimpulan dari artikel ini meng-garisbawahi bahwa Al-Quran dan psikologi memiliki pandangan yang sama tentang rasa terima kasih. Hasil penelitian yang bersyukur berko-relasi dengan religius intrinsik secara positif dan dengan religiusitas ekstrinsik negatif dan doa meningkatkan rasa syukur, doa memainkan peran kausal dalam mempromosikan rasa syukur juga. Ini mirip dengan ajaran Surah An-Nisa '(4): 147 dan Surah Luqman (31): 12. Orang yang sering mengucapkan terima kasih memiliki hubungan yang kuat dengan yang lain karena mereka tidak hanya memikirkan hubungan mereka dengan Tuhan tetapi juga untuk manusia lain. Semua temuan ini sangat sejalan dengan penelitian bahwa rasa terima kasih berkorelasi dengan gejala depresi yang lebih sedikit
Integrative-Multidimensional Science Paradigm: A Perspective of Islamic Epistemology
Authors: Yusuf Himyari , Luthfan Muhammad Aqil , Baharudin M
Published: August 2022

Science and human life are inseparable. Without science, human life cannot develop properly. Thus, epistemologically, humans must be placed as the basic foundation of science; that is, humans who have religious and spiritual dimensions equipped with sensory, reason, intuition, and revelation potentials. These dimensions and potentials are the main structure and characteristics of integrative-multidimensional science. This type of science is quite different from modern and contemporary science developed by the West. Western science has reduced the dimensions and potentials of humans into materialistic and mechanical beings; that is, humans who do not have spiritual nor metaphysical dimensions. The Western science is no longer meant for humanity, but for science itself. This study seeks to examine the structure and characteristics of integrative-multidimensional science from the perspective of Islamic epistemology. It makes use of philosophical methods which involve descriptive analysis, interpretation, reflection, and hermeneutic circles. After reviewing the main points of the problem, the study argues that the structure and characteristics of integrative-multidimensional science are ontologically monodualism. In this sense, material dimensions (jasadiyah) and immaterial dimensions (ruhaniyah) are seen as a unit that is synergistic and supporting each other. All the basic human potentials and revelation are the foundation of science. Each of them is seen as an inseparable part. Therefore, in the perspective of Islamic epistemology, integrative-multidimensional science is considered relevant to and connected with the Islamic science.
Perkembangan Penelitian Metode Deteksi Kandungan Babi untuk Menjamin Kehalalan Produk Pangan Olahan
Authors: Andriyani Elisa , Fais Nor Lutfi , Muarifah Siti
Published: August 2022

Halal food is the most important thing to be considered by the Indonesian Muslim community. Halal food must be free from pork contents both as a basic ingredient and in the manufacturing process. Halal issues arise when there is a process of mixing meat or lard (adulteration) in halal animal meat for economic purposes. This research is a literature study that aims to examine the development of research on methods of detection of pig content in food products to ensure a food product is free from pig content and its derivatives. The method used is the study of literature in the form of journal articles, proceedings, conferences, online news and official sites that have relationships or keywords related to the method of pig content detection. The assessment results show that the detection methods that can be used are PDK (Pork Detection Kit) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) analysis methods to detect pig protein. RT-PCR (Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction) and digital PCR duplex droplet methods for detecting pig DNA. Gas chromatography (GC) methods, UV-Vis spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR spectroscopy) for analysis of lard. The digital PCR (dddPCR) duplex droplet method has a very specific ability to detect pork content in processed food products compared to other methods. The dddPCR detection and quantification system is suitable for quality control and routine analysis of meat products. This can be taken into consideration for the development of research methods to detect pork content in processed food products that are more effective and efficient in the future.
Keamanan Produk Brem Salak Padat
Authors: Kurniati Wenny Dwi
Published: August 2022

Brem padat menjadi salah satu oleh-oleh khas yang digemari masyarakat dan banyak dicari dari daerah Jawa Timur. Selama ini produk brem padat belum banyak dikembangkan baik dari segi rasa, bentuk dan kemasan. Oleh karena itu perlu adanya pengembangan rasa dan variasi dari produk brem padat ini agar dapat dinikmati oleh masyarakat luas dengan variasi yang berbeda, salah satunya yakni dengan membuat brem salak padat. Pembuatan brem salak padat ini terdiri dari campuran air tapai yang ditambahkan dengan sari buah salak yang dimasak dengan cara dipekatkan dan didinginkan. Keamanan pangan menjadi faktor penting dalam memproduksi produk pangan. Keamanan pangan terbagi menjadi dua konteks utama yakni keamanan pangan dari perspektif norma agama (halal) dan dari perspektif kesehatan (thoyyib). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keamanan produk brem salak padat berdasarkan pandangan Islam dan ilmu pengetahuan (sains). Dari data yang dihasilkan dapat dikatakan bahwa produk brem salak padat dikategorikan aman dikonsumsi karena tidak mengandung zat yang membahayakan dan tidak mengandung zat haram. Selain itu karakteristik brem salak padat ini juga sudah memenuhi syarat dan sesuai dalam standar mutu brem padat (SII Nomor 0369-90).
STRATEGI ORGANISASI KEAGAMAAN DALAM MENGATASI DEGRADASI MORAL DI KABUPATEN PASURUAN (Studi Kasus Organisasi Keagamaan IPPNU Dan Gusdurian Di Kabupaten Pasuruan)
Authors: Wardah Dwi Marta Marwatul
Published: August 2022

Indonesia adalah negara majemuk, dengan adanya suku adat ras, agama, dan budayanya yang beragam. Hal ini menuntut masyarakat untuk selalu hidup rukun antar sesama warga Indonesia sebagai wujud cinta tanah air. Namun semakin lama rasa cinta tanah air ini semakin pudar dengan adanya berbagai masalah hak asasi beragama yang ada di beberapa negara di Indonesia. Pasuruan sendiri sebagai kota santri juga mengantisipasi adanya masalah yang sama. Oleh karena itu sebuah organisasi keagamaan ikatan pelajar putri nahdlatul ulamam (IPPNU) berupaya untuk menhindari hal tersebut. bekerjasama dengan Gusdurian Pasuruan, membentuk sebuah gerakan Inisiasi Pencegahan Kerekasan (IPK) sekaligus membetnuk Duta Toleransi Kabupaten Pasuruan yang berupaya untuk menangkal penyebaran narasi intoleransi yang ada disekolah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memaparkan strategi dari sebuah organsiasi dalam mengatasi permasalah yang terjadi dimasyarakat sekitar, terkhusus lingkungan sekolah. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan teknik observasi dan wawancara. Selain itu penelitian ini juga menggunakan metode partisipatif yang mana peneliti juga ikut terjun langsung dalam program IPK ini. Teknik analisis data adalah dengan mereduksi data yang sudah terhimpun. Hasilnya merupakan penjabaran terkait dengan strategi organisasi dalam mengatasi degradasi moral pelajar di Kabupaten Pasuruan.
A Study of Overpopulation and Ecological Suicide: How Religion Plays a Role
Authors: Thoyyibah Dzurriyatin , Maola Mochammad
Published: August 2022

The damage of overpopulation gives a warning toward ecological issue. The massive number of human population could not be defined as an advantage at all, moreover with the imbalance of development and migration. Every human being are consuming and taking space for living. Lessons from many ecological disasters have been occurred across the globe. Some scholars are addressing religion as one of the source toward the ecological crisis. Meanwhile some other are distinguishing between world religion and indigenous religion and accusing world religion as the problem toward ecological crisis, and indigenous religion is a way closer and attach to the nature. This paper will study the overpopulation of human and it’s impact toward ecological suicide. In addition, religion in this context, will be analyzed whether it has a role, either as trigger, booster (religious justification), or solution. By using literature study and descriptive analysis, this paper is presenting the overview of religions role toward ecological crisis to give insight on how to understanding and practicing religion to make sure the demography bonus doesn’t led to overpopulation and gives bad impact toward ecological suicide.
Argumentasi Pembaruan Ushul Al-Fiqh: Problematika dan Tantangannya
Authors: Hidayat Muhammad Syarif
Published: August 2022

AbstrakPembaruan atas hukum Islam meliputi pembaruan atas Ushūl al-Fiqh dan Fiqh. Ushūl al-Fiqh khususnya sebagai metode pengabilan hukum Islam merupakan salah satu yang paling disorot. Seiring dengan perkembangan zaman, Ushūl al-Fiqh dituntut peranannya untuk selalu luwes dan tanggap dalam merespon problematika umat. Oleh karena itu, secara tidak langsung, pembaruan Ushūl al-Fiqh merupakan hal yang tidak bisa dielakkan. Namun demikian, usaha untuk melakukan pembaruan mendapat respon beragam dari berbagai kalangan. Ada yang pro juga ada yang kontra.  Tulisan ini adalah sebuah upaya untuk mendeskripsikan pembaruan yang terjadi dalam Ushūl al-Fiqh dengan menampilkan beberapa argumen dari para pemikir klasik maupun kontemporer. Tulisan ini merupakan studi kepustakaan dan dianalisis dengan metode deskriptif-analitik.Kata Kunci: Pembaruan, Ushūl al-Fiqh, Hukum Islam AbstractRenewal of Islamic law includes renewal of Ushūl al-Fiqh and Fiqh. Ushul al-Fiqh in particular as a method of imposing Islamic law is one of the most highlighted. Along with the times, Ushul al-Fiqh is required to have a role to always be flexible and responsive in responding to the problems of the people. Therefore, indirectly, the renewal of Ushūl al-Fiqh is inevitable. However, efforts to carry out reform have received mixed responses from various groups. There are pros and cons. This paper is an attempt to describe the reforms that have occurred in Ushūl al-Fiqh by presenting several arguments from classical and contemporary thinkers. This paper is a literature study and is analyzed using descriptive-analytic methods.Keywords: renewal, Ushūl al-Fiqh, Islamic Law
SAMANID DYNASTY DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION, RACE AND SCIENCE
Authors: Meirison Meirison , Muzakki Muhammad Harir
Published: August 2022

This paper aims to describe the worth noting that the Samanids had prominent civil and political roles. During their reign, writing appeared in the Persian language and the Arabic language. The Samanid era witnessed an industrial renaissance manifested in ceramics, paper, carpets, and textiles. From a political point of view, the Samanids defended the eastern border region and extended Islamic influence to the countries of the Turks. They never departed from the subordination of the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. We conducted a literature study to discuss the development of the Samanid dynasty, starting from its power, administration, and distinction in science and the race that developed in this Sunni dynasty. He also endeavoured to bring scholars to the presence of his kingdom and honoured them, benefited and rewarded them. During the years of his rule, which exceeded thirty years, this prince was just, benevolent, and wise. The cities of his state flourished, namely: Nishapur, Merv, Balkh, Bukhara, Samarkand, and others. But after the death of Prince Ismail al-Samani, a conflict erupted between members of the Samanid house in greed for power. The influence of politicians increased, and the weakness of the state began to appear and gradually increase
PENCEGAHAN HIV DAN AIDS MELALUI KURSUS PRA NIKAH DALAM PERSPEKTIF ISLAM DAN SAINS
Authors: Zubaeri Ahmad , Hafshah Mutista
Published: August 2022

The HIV epidemic has been present in Indonesia for the past twenty years, despite various prevention efforts. However, the trend is very concerning, so it is critical to innovate in the prevention of HIV-AIDS, particularly through sexual transmission, as the rate of increase is very rapid. One way to avoid it is to raise a sakinah family, which instills a sense of mutual loyalty to a partner. Pre-marital courses can help to start the development of a sakinah family. The purpose of the pre-wedding course is to provide young people of marriageable age and brides-to-be with knowledge, understanding, skills, and awareness-raising about domestic and family life. This pre-wedding course is a three-day, 24-hour briefing (shot course) for teenagers of marriageable age or prospective brides. Teaching and learning facilities for organizing pre-marital courses include syllabus, modules, and other teaching materials required for learning. The syllabus and modules prepared by the Ministry of Religion for pre-marital course organizers can be correlated with material on HIV and the importance of Counseling and Testing on Health Officer Initiation (KTIP) and Voluntary Counseling and Testing (KTS), both of which are critical components in efforts to prevent HIV transmission. Furthermore, it can deepen material that synergizes with the purpose of marriage, namely forming a sakinah family and avoiding HIV, namely option B (Be Faithful), meaning being mutually loyal to one sex partner, and if the test result is positive, you can still get married then use option C (Condom).
The analysis of Reservoar Porosity Calculation based on Well Log in Bintuni Basin Area
Authors: Suwondo Suwondo , Utomo Warto , Zera Tati , Almuqtadir Muhammad Thariq
Published: August 2022

The  Bintuni Basin is one of several  oil and gas producing basin in Eastern Indonesia.  This basin has one of the hydrocarbon-producing reservoir in the Kais Formation. The carbonate reservoir in Kais Formation is Middle to Upper Miocene age. The understanding of reservoirs is important for further field development. Petrophysical analysis is a method for understanding reservoirs especially  porosity parameter and estimation of hydrocarbon reserve. The data used in study is  well data including, mudlog report, well report, Gamma Ray (GR), Sonic, Resistivity (ILD, ILS, MSFL), density (RHOB) and NPHI logs. The aim study is to analyze the reservoir using Gamma Ray log and porosity calculation using Sonic, RHOB and NPHI logs. The study method includes regional geological literature review, marker analysis, Gamma Ray picking, and reservoir porosity calculations. According to Gamma Ray picking analysis, the Kais Formation GR has values of  GRsand = 25 API and values of GRshale = 80 API. The Low Gamma Ray  below 60 API is interpretated as carbonate reservoir. For porosity validation, the porosity of routine core analysis (RCAL) data is plotted into porosity logs (porosity calculation using Sonic, RHOB and NPHI logs). Based on the porosity calculation using three porosity logs(Sonic, Density, NPHI Logs), the porosity estimated from density log is more match with the porosity of routine core analysis (RCAL) data. According to porosity calculation at WTU Well, the porosity from log density in the Kais Formation has value from 2% - 25%. The porosity in Carbonate  has large value  as a result of secondary porosity.©2022 JNSMR UIN Walisongo. All rights reserved.
A glimpse of the Nitrogen Fixing Wheat possibility
Authors: Watson Lee James , Rahmani Tara Puri Ducha
Published: August 2022

As the world's population grows at an exponential rate, greater food production becomes a requirement. Intensive agricultural methods, which are now used to produce the bulk of food, are unsustainable and will be unable to supply demand when natural resources become scarce. The industry faces a significant nitrogen demand, which must be met in order to combat hunger in emerging countries. This study used a literature review technique to investigate the potential for improved wheat crop yield through nitrogen fixation. It has been demonstrated that utilizing microorganisms such as cyanobacteria as biofertilizers or phytopathogen antagonists can boost the development and productivity of non-leguminous agricultural crops. Finally, the possible end result outweighs the costs. It's impossible to argue against the development of nitrogen-fixing wheat at this point in the technology's development. Whether it is possible to develop crops that rely solely on dinitrogen as a nitrogen source, or if the result is only a slight boost in wheat yields, the need to improve global food production needs research like the one described in this article.©2022 JNSMR UIN Walisongo. All rights reserved.
The first detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in urban wastewater in Giza, Egypt
Authors: Shaheen Mohamed N. F. , Elmahdy Elmahdy M. , Shahein Yasser E.
Published: August 2022

The new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is a respiratory virus causing coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Individuals with COVID-19 can shed the viral genome in their feces, even if they do not have symptoms, and the virus can be detected in wastewater. The current study provides the first surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome in the wastewater in Egypt. To study this aim, untreated influent (n = 48) and treated effluent (n = 48) samples were collected between January and December 2021 from the wastewater treatment plant in Giza. The viral RNA genome was determined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) (S, E, and N target regions) and real-time quantitative reverse transcription-PCR (RT-qPCR) (N1 and N2 target regions). The RT-PCR assay failed to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA in all samples analyzed, whereas RT-qPCR succeeded in the detection of N gene of SARS-CoV-2 in 62.5% of untreated influent samples. The RT-qPCR Ct values of those samples tested positive ranged from 19.9 to 30.1 with a mean of 23. The treated effluent samples were negative for viral RNA detected by both RT-PCR and RT-qPCR, indicating the efficiency of the sewage treatment plant in degrading SARS-CoV-2. Our preliminary findings provide evidence for the value of wastewater epidemiology approach for the surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in the population to assist in the responses of public health to COVID-19 outbreak.
Estimating the economic impact of large hydropower projects: a dynamic multi-regional computable general equilibrium analysis
Authors: Ni Hongzhen , Zhao Jing , Peng Xiujian , Chen Genfa
Published: August 2022

In response to rapidly growing energy demands, Chinese authorities plan to invest more in hydropower development. However, there are concerns about the possible effects on macroeconomy. This paper uses SinoTERM, a dynamic multi-regional computable general equilibrium model (CGE) of the Chinese economy, to analyze the economic impact of large hydropower development projects. The model features regional labor market dynamics and an electricity subdivision module with substitutability between various types of electricity generation. The results suggest that hydropower development will boost economic growth in the project region. Most sectors in the project region will benefit from the hydropower development such as other services, health, and education, while some sectors will suffer a loss in output because of the substantial increase in real wages. For the national, every 10,000 yuan investment can drive the national GDP growth of 1,000 yuan, and the cost is expected to be recovered in ten years. By the end of 2040, the real national wage will be around 0.16% higher than the baseline scenario. The project could only be justified if net environmental benefits outweigh this loss.
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in a Newborn (MIS-N): Clinical
Evidence and Neurodevelopmental Outcome
Authors: Sinaei Reza , Jamali Zahra , Razi Leyla
Published: August 2022

Background:

Although coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) seems to be milder in children than in adults, children may exhibit severe multisystemic involvement, supported by grow-ing evidence of this incidence in neonates. This case report aimed to demonstrate an inflammatory response syndrome in a full-term neonate - born from a 35-dlo raey woman infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Case presentation:

A full-term neonate girl with uneventful perinatal history was admitted with mild tachypnea at the first hour of birth and gradually worsened, resulting in subsequent ventilator support on the second day. The nasal SARS-CoV-2 real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test was positive in several cessations from the time of admission until the tenth day. She revealed cardiomegaly, a diffuse opacification of lungs in the chest radiograph, both side ventricular hyper-trophy, valvular regurgitation, and severe pulmonary hypertension on echocardiography. She un-derwent treatment with surfactant, antibiotics, paracetamol, inotropes, and sildenafil, with beneficial effects. In the lack of a positive fluid culture, she developed necrotizing enterocolitis, transaminitis, and a generalized rash on day six. Furthermore, her mild brain edema that occurred on the second day developed into hydrocephaly. The patient was considered MIS-N and successfully treated with methylprednisolone pulse and intravenous immunoglobulin. She was discharged after 29 days and followed for eight months with persistent mild hydrocephalous and possible evidence of cerebral palsy.

Conclusions:

We conclude that maternal exposure to COVID-19 may potentially be associated with multisystem inflammation in the early neonatal period. However, this condition is relatively rare. Immunomodulatory agents may be beneficial in this condition.
The Emerging Omicron Variant, Children and School
Authors: Ha Jennifer F.
Published: August 2022

Many publications have demonstrated the detrimental effects of school closures on children, families and communities in the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, there is a surge of Omicron cases as children prepare to return to school around the world. While many children are asymptomatic, or have mild disease, it is nevertheless and important problem. As we focus on vaccinations in the 5–12-year-old group, we should consider other risk mitigation factors to keep school open, and children safe.
Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic, and Antioxidant Effects of Salvia
tingitana in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats
Authors: Eddouks Mohamed , Azzane Amine
Published: August 2022

Aims:

The study aimed to assess the antidiabetic effect of Salvia tingitana (S. tingitana).

Background:

S. tingitana is an aromatic plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Phytochemical analysis of the aerial parts of S. tingitana revealed the existence of terpenoids and flavonoids. In addition, S. tingitana possesses antimicrobial activity.

Objective:

The goal of the study was to obtain information about the antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, antioxidant abilities of S. tingitana aqueous extract.

Material and Methods:

The effect of an acute and sub-chronic administration of S. tingitana aqueous extract (AEST) at the doses of 60 and 80 mg/kg on glucose, lipid profile, and lipoprotein profile was examined in normoglycemic and hyperglycemic rats. Additionally, a preliminary phytochemical screening, and the antioxidant activity using DPPH assay were carried out.

Results:

Rats treated with AEST at a dose of 60 mg/kg showed a significant decrease of the serum glucose levels during the single oral administration at the 4th and 6th hour of treatment in both normal and streptozotocin(STZ)-induced hyperglycemic rats. Interestingly, a dose of 80 mg/kg AEST produced a significant lowering effect on blood glucose levels at the 2nd, 4th, and 6th hour of treatment after a single oral administration in both diabetic and normal rats. Both doses of AEST (60 and 80 mg/kg) revealed a significant amelioration of lipid and lipoprotein profile. In addition, the qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis proved the presence of polyphenols compounds, flavonoids, and tannins. Results suggest that the S. tingitana contains some secondary metabolites like alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids, and saponins. Importantly, the study revealed that the aqueous extract of S. tingitana has a very interesting antioxidant activity (IC50 = 553.21 µg/ml).

Conclusion:

The study illustrates the beneficial action of the aqueous extract of S. tingitana as an antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic agent.
Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Unripe Green and Ripened Yellow Banana (Musa sp.) Peel and Pulp Oil
Extracts
Authors: Dejene Workinesh , Yusuf Zekeria , Desta Mulugeta , Idris Megersa , Seyida Sultan , Dugasa Desta
Published: August 2022

Background:

Banana peel (Musa Sp.) is more nutritional and rich in phytochemical
compounds than its pulp. All parts of the banana plant have medicinal applications. Damage from
free radicals at the cellular level causes cell inflammation, increasing the risk of damage from sunlight,
radiation, and related development of skin cancer.

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to assess the physicochemical properties, antioxidant, and
antimicrobial activities of unripe green and yellow ripened banana fruit peels and pulp oil extracts.

Methods:

The oil extraction was done in Soxhelt apparatus using petroleum ether as a solvent.
Then, the oil extracts were assessed based on the determination of oil yield, acid value, percent free
fatty acid, peroxide value, and free radical scavenging activity using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH) and hydrogen peroxide, and ascorbic acid. The antioxidant and antimicrobial activities
were determined based on ascorbic acid content, DPPH and hydrogen peroxide scavenging activities.
The antimicrobial experiment was arranged in completely randomized factorial design with
three replications.

Results:

The result indicated that significantly the highest oil yield (2.60±0.21%), acid value
(2.66±0.20%), and free fatty acids (1.34±0.10%) were recorded for green peel oil extract. Significantly,
the highest DPPH radical scavenging activity was recorded for green peel (5.85%) followed by
green pulp (4.80) and the least for yellow peel (4.50). Ascorbic acid and hydrogen peroxide scavenging
activity were significantly higher for yellow peel and green pulp oil extract extracts than for green
peel oil extract. The strongest antibacterial activity with the maximum zone of inhibition (15.5mm),
minimum inhibitory concentration (0.125μg/ml), and corresponding minimum bactericidal concentration
(0.25 μg/ml) was recorded for ripened peel oil extract against Staphylococcus aureus. The antifungal
activity of the oil extract presented the highest zone of inhibition (15.67mm), minimum inhibitory
concentration (0.125 μg/ml) and corresponding minimum fungicidal concentration (0.25 μg/ml)
were recorded for unripe green banana fruit pulp oil extract against Aspergillus versicolor.

Conclusion:

The result indicated that the banana fruit peel oil extracts demonstrated differential antioxidant
and antimicrobial potentials. Thus, the banana peel waste oil extracts proved to have potential
sustainable applications in nutritional and drug development technologies.
Neurodegenerative Diseases Involve Multifactorial Interplay of Genetics and Environmental Factors
Authors: Qidwai Tabish
Published: August 2022

Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the leading causes of morbidity and
disability worldwide, afflicting millions of individuals. These diseases emerge as a
result of multiple factors, sharing pathogenic pathway that includes mitochondrial
dysfunction, misfolded protein aggregation, and oxidative stress. Genetic and
environmental factors have been identified to play a key role in neurodegeneration and
modifying the risk of the disease. The association of neurodegenerative diseases to
genetic factors and environmental agent’s exposure is not well conclusive. As a
consequence, studying the interplay of genetic and environmental factors in
neurodegenerative diseases can help researchers better understand gene and therapy
and disease progression. In this chapter, an attempt has been made to discuss the
multifactorial degenerative process and the role of genetic and environmental factors in
common neurodegenerative diseases. Understanding the mechanisms of disease
initiation and progression is crucial for disease prevention and modification of disease
risk. These information would be helpful in the exploration of therapeutic options
against these diseases.
Colligation of Mitochondria Dysfunction and Neurodegeneration: Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Amrutha K , Yadav Neelam , Singh Sarika
Published: August 2022

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a first most common motor neurodegenerative
disorder and caused due to degeneration of dopaminergic neurons of nigrostriatal
pathway of brain. Brain is the most active organ of human body which receives,
process and command the responses utilizing approximately twenty percent of body’s
total energy. Mitochondrion is the cellular powerhouse produces ATP by utilizing
various complexes of electron transport chain. This ATP is the energy source of cells
and is being used for physiological functions of the cells, indicating the critical role of
mitochondrial functionality in cellular physiology. In PD pathology the impaired
bioenergetics is the known and critical factor which essentially requires for cellular
physiological responses and failed to maintain it will lead to self-destruction of cell,
termed as apoptosis. Neuronal apoptosis is the inescapable event in PD pathology and
suggest the implications of cellular bioenergetics and the close conjunction of
mitochondrion functionality and disease pathology. In this chapter mitochondrion
functionality and its correlation with various neurodegenerative signalling pathways
during PD pathology will be discussed.
Brief Description of Public Health and Burden of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Authors: Ranjan Vandana , Aisha Bentham Science Publisher , Verma Kalpna
Published: August 2022

Physical and mental well-being is treasure for mankind in a competitive and
progressive global scenario. For a country, result oriented tasks can be accomplished
only with its healthy population. Along with many diseases of global concern,
neurological disorders have drawn concern globally as these are sharing an increasing
proportion in global burden of diseases. Further cases of neurodegenerative disorders,
majorly affecting aged population, have been recently reported to record a considerable
increase which has complicated the health and care-giving (old age homes) services as
part of public health. Many public health policies have been laid down by many
developed and developing countries in accordance of WHO guidelines which in turn
based on GBD studies, made till date. Major share of neurodegenerative disorders is
contributed by Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis & Multiple Sclerosis. The recent past has witnessed growing number of
deaths and disability adjusted life years, DALY, caused by neurodegenerative diseases.
Public health services and related government policies are not enough, according to
WHO, to properly address the current situation. Lack of public awareness towards
neurological disorders of all kind, is one of the major challenges to Figure out actual
data; for prevalence of neuro-disorders.
role of satisfaction in mediating the effect of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness on purchase intention
Authors: Asmarina Ni Luh Putu Gede Maharupa , Yasa Ni Nyoman Kerti , Ekawati Ni Wayan
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study is to examine and explain the role of satisfaction in mediating the effect of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness on the repurchase intention of Bukalapak marketplace users in Bali. The research subjects were users of the Bukalapak marketplace with a total sample of 140 respondents who had the criteria of having a high school/vocational high school education level, domiciled in Bali, and had shopped using the Bukalapak marketplace. The data were analyzed using the SEM-PLS technique with the Smart PLS version 3.0 application. The results show that all research hypotheses are supported. Practical implications based on research findings show that among the three variables that influence repurchase intention, the satisfaction variable has the highest path coefficient which can be a reference for Bukalapak management in making marketing strategies to increase repurchase intention in Bukalapak customers by increasing satisfaction.
Analysis factors that affect participant interest in cattle farm business insurance in Indonesia
Authors: Maulidi Ikhsan , Putra Juanda Kelana , Febrianti Werry , Apriliani Vina
Published: August 2022

The Cattle Business Insurance Program is a protection cow yields program launched by the government to anticipate the risk of loss of farmer due to crop failure. The government started this program in 2015 by working together with an insurance company PT. Jasindo. This program is beneficial for farmer in Indonesia. Unfortunately, the impact of this program is still having a negligible effect on society because there is still a lack of attraction from the farmer to follow this insurance program. This research has a purpose in analyzing factors that caused the farmer’s interest, making them want to join this insurance. We use a structural equation model (SEM) of data that has been obtained to provide the method. Based on the results, we can conclude that the accuracy factor is a dominant factor that influences the farmer’s decision to join the AUTS program. This insurance has been beneficial in developing a better Cattle business insurance program in the future and motivates farmer to join this insurance. For insurance companies, this research has provided information for companies interested in opening similar and better insurance programs to increase the enthusiasm of local farmer and national cattle productions.
The Quality of Frozen Semen with Different Thawing Duration and Temperature on Simmental Bull
Authors: Nisa Dhinda Choirun , Rachmawati Achadiah , Susilawati Trinil , Yekti Aulia Puspita Anugra
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to determine the accuracy of various thawing duration and temperatures to the quality of Simmental bull frozen semen. The experimental design used was a randomized group design with five treatments and ten replications, then analyzed using Chi-Square to compare the expected percentage of motility is 40%, and total motile spermatozoa are 10 million/straw value of SNI. A further test is carried out with Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT) if there is a difference. The thawing treatments were 30 seconds at 37˚C water temperatures (T0) according to SNI and at 15 seconds (T1), 30 seconds (T2), 45 seconds (T3), and 60 seconds (T4) with 28˚C tap water temperatures. Variables observed involve motility, viability, abnormalities, concentration, and total motile spermatozoa. The data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with a significant difference in variance (P<0,05). The results showed that the different duration and temperatures of thawing influence motility (P<0,05) and the total motile spermatozoa, while the viability, abnormalities, and concentration had no influence (P>0,05). The motility and the total motile spermatozoa reach the highest results at the tap water temperatures T3 (P<0,05), while the lowest results were in T1 (P<0,05). It can be concluded that the different duration and temperatures of thawing influence motility and total motile spermatozoa. The best quality of Simmental bull frozen semen can be obtained with thawing using tap water at 28℃ temperatures for 45 seconds.
Performance of Male Limousine Crossbreed Cattle by Giving RD Flour at Different Levels
Authors: Sari Anggun Permata , Susilorini Tri Eko , Mashudi Mashudi , Kuswati Kuswati
Published: August 2022

The study aimed to evaluate the production performance of male Limousine Crossbreed cattle with different feed levels with the addition of RD flour. It used nine male Limousine crossbreed cattle, aged <1-3 years, with an average initial weight of 335±29,09kg. The method used is an experimental method using CRD with 3x3: T0= Ad libitum corn straw + concentrate without RD powder, T1= Ad libitum corn straw + concentrate containing 7,5% RD, T2= Ad libitum corn straw + concentrate containing 15% RD flour. The variables measured included Daily gain, Average daily gain, feed conversion ratio, and Income over feed cost. Data were analyzed by ANCOVA. Cattle were fed for eight weeks from (March 26 to June 8, 2021), in the Livestock Group of Kucur Village, Dau District, Malang Regency. The result showed that using feed with the addition of RD at different levels of male Limousine crossbreed cattle had a significant effect on FCR (P>0,05) and on Daily gain, Average daily gain, and IOFC (P<0,01) had a different significant effect. This study concluded that the treatment of T1 feed (7.5% "RD" flour) showed the best results for Daily gain (70,67±5,43 kg), Average daily gain (1.26±0.09 kg), FCR (5.85±0.19),, IOFC Rp. 36586.50.
Study of Sweating Rate and Microscopic Anatomy of Some Breeds Bulls Sweat Glands in Different Body Parts
Authors: Nursita Ita Wahju , Trisaputra Firmansyah , Cholis Nur , Prayogi Heni Setyo
Published: August 2022

The study aimed to analyze the sweating rate and the microscopic anatomy of sweat glands of many breed bulls in different parts of the body. Ten bulls of 5 breeds (Simmental, Limousin, Crossed Ongole breed (PO), SimPO (Crossed between Simmental and PO), and LimPO (Crossed between Limousine and PO) in Authorized Slaughterhouse of Malang and Surabaya city were used during the study. Two bulls of each breed were observed for the sweating rate using a Cobalt Chloride Disk (CCD). The skin samples of four places in the legs and back of the animal were taken to be observed under a light microscope in the laboratory of Biosains of Universitas Brawijaya. The result showed that for all breeds, the sweating rates in the legs were higher (P<0.05) than in the back. It was observed that the sweat glands of the legs had tubular, but the back part is in irregular shapes. Based on the study result it is suggested to measure the sweating rate in the back part of the animal body.
Slapstick in Italië: De rapportage in filmtijdschriften gedurende het interbellum
Authors: Frederix Sofie
Published: August 2022

Slapstick cinema was gedurende het interbellum internationaal zeer populair. Ook in Italië werden deze films massaal gedistribueerd, zelfs onder de censuur van het fascistisch regime. De censuur werd verrassend minder totalitair toegepast ten opzichte van andere fascistische regimes en tolereerde een grote aanwezigheid van Amerikaanse films. Dit manifesteerde zich in de grootschalige verspreiding van artikels over Amerikaanse films in Italiaanse filmtijdschriften van 1920 tot 1940. Zo verschenen eveneens over slapstick talrijke recensies, theoretische verslagen, nieuwtjes en roddels. In dit artikel wordt aan de hand van deze tijdschriften de receptie van slapstick in fascistisch Italië onderzocht. Het is opvallend dat verslagen over dit filmgenre gedurende het volledige interbellum zo veelvuldig bleven verschijnen met overwegend positieve kritieken. Zelfs ‘Il Duce’ Benito Mussolini sprak zijn bewondering uit voor slapstick. Vooral Charlie Chaplin was uitermate populair. Slapstick werd geapprecieerd als kunst en als een uitdrukking van de moderniteit.
Effect of Addition of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale) on Feed Intake and Growth Performance in Broilers
Authors: Joshi Monika , Ram Uma , Sharma Shiv Kumar
Published: August 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale) alone and in combination on feed intake and growth performance in broilers. A total of 180 one-day-old broiler chicks (VENCOBB) were brooded for 2 weeks, then randomly allocated into four treatments with three replicates of 15 birds each. Group T1 Birds were fed on basal diet, T2 and T3 supplemented with turmeric powder and ginger powder @1.5 %, respectively, and T4 group birds were fed 0.75 % turmeric powder and 0.75% ginger powder in combination. All the treatment groups were further divided into three replicates, viz., R1, R2, and R3 (n=15 chick each). Statistical analysis of data revealed that there were no significant differences in the overall average daily feed intake and weekly feed intake but there was a highly significant difference (p less than 0.01) in the body weight at the end of the 6th week in T2 group as compared to other treatment groups. It was concluded that supplementation of diet with turmeric powder @ 1.5% improved the growth performance in broilers.
Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Choline from Different Sources on Performance and Economics of Commercial Broiler Chicken
Authors: Ghasura Arman S , Savaliya Fulabhai P , Rajpura Rais M , Patel Atul B , Bhagora Nikesh J , Patel Nishant M
Published: August 2022

An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation of choline from different sources on the performance and economics of commercial broiler chicken. Day old broiler chicks (Vencobb, n=216) were randomly distributed into nine experimental groups with four replicates of six birds each. The experimental groups (T1 to T9) were fed with diet containing choline chloride 60% @ 1000 g/ton, 750 g/ton, and 500 g/ton feed in T1 (Control), T2, and T3 ration. Similarly, herbal choline @ 1000 g/ton, 750 g/ton and 500 g/ton feed was given in T4,5,6 ration, and phosphatidylcholine @ 1000 g/ton 750 g/ton and 500 g/ton feed-in T7,8,9 ration, respectively. The trial was carried out in deep litter pen for 42 days. During the whole experiment, the mortality pattern of the birds was within the permissible limits and revealed no adverse effects of feeding choline from different sources in diet. The study results indicated that the supplementation of choline chloride 60% @1000 g/ton feed (Control group) showed higher body weight and body weight gain compared to other rations. Total feed consumption and feed conversion ratio of birds fed with treatment rations supplemented with different choline sources were at par among the rations. The return over feed cost was highest in broilers fed a diet with choline chloride 60 % @ 1000 g/ton feed.
Study on Uterine Environment of Buffaloes during Different Reproductive Phases
Authors: Sarvaiya Nitesh P , Parmar Ajay P , Pathan Mohsin M , Kumar Sushil
Published: August 2022

This study was undertaken to examine the changes in composition of hormonal and biochemical constituents of uterine secretions of buffaloes (n = 35) during different phases of reproduction, i.e., proestrus, estrus, metestrus and diestrus and anestrus condition. The protein fractioning of blood and uterine secretions was carried out by Gel electrophoresis. Most of the hormonal and biochemical parameters studied revealed higher levels at the estrus phase, indicating peak metabolic activity at the time of estrus, ovulation and fertilization period. The role of enzymes and macro-micro-minerals levels are also reported and discussed. Of the 35 different protein fractions (18 to 192 kDa) observed, the numbers of protein bands present in blood sera were 15 and in uterine fluid secretions 28, of which 8 were common in both the fluids. The findings between normal cyclic and anestrus conditions may be useful to find out the cause-effect relationship of infertility in buffaloes.
Immunohistochemical Detection of Enteropathogens Associated with Calf Diarrhea
Authors: Suresh Raksha . , Singh Brar Apminder Pal , Leishangthem Geeta Devi , Sandhu Bhupinder Singh
Published: August 2022

The objective of the study was to determine the infectious agents responsible for causing diarrhea in neonatal calves through immunohistochemistry. One hundred intestinal samples of dead calves with a history of diarrhea were collected from farms in and around Ludhiana and the postmortem hall of the Department of Veterinary Pathology, GADVASU, Ludhiana. All the samples were subjected to routine histopathology. Immunohistochemistry was employed to detect the presence of etiological agents in all of these samples. The primary gross lesions observed in the intestine were congestion, catarrhal enteritis, and fibrin on the mucosal surface. Common histopathologic observations were necrotic enteritis along with massive infiltration of mononuclear cells. 54 samples were found to be positive for Salmonella spp., 50 for Clostridium perfringens, 8 for Cryptosporidium spp., 4 for E. coli (K99), 4 for rotavirus. Eimeria spp. was also detected in 5 samples through immunohistochemistry. A total of 38 samples showed the involvement of multiple agents. The study concludes that calf diarrhea can be caused by multiple infectious etiological agents, either single or multiple, and that Clostridium perfringens and Salmonella spp were the main etiological agents responsible for causing diarrhea. Immunohistochemistry was found to be an effective tool for detecting the various etiological agents of calf diarrhea.
Management of Fetal Mummification in a Crossbred Heifer with Dinoprost Tromethamine and Estradiol Benzoate
Authors: Gupta Chhavi , Subramanian Ganesh K , Arunachalam Ramprabhu R , Edwin Soosaimarian C
Published: August 2022

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Colonoscopic Diagnosis and Medical Management of Neutrophilic Colitis in a Dog
Authors: Sakthikarthikeyan Sengamani , Ponnuswamy Kallipatti Karuppusamy , Sivaseelan Soundarapandian , Ramprabhu Rajah Arunachalam
Published: August 2022

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