bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effects of Long-Term Ubiquinol Intake on Improving the Quality of Life of Community Residents
Authors: Kinoshita Tetsu , Maruyama Koutatsu , Tanigawa Takeshi
Published: December 2019

Background: Ubiquinol is widely used as an anti-aging supplement. In this study, we evaluated the effects of long-term ubiquinol intake on improving or maintaining the quality of life (QOL) of community residents.Methods: 124 adult (aged 22-86) residents (36 male, 88 female) participated in this trial. Each consumed 100-120 mg of ubiquinol per day for 6 months (n=22) or 12 months (n=102). We measured serum ubiquinol levels and QOL scores by SF-36 at baseline and after ubiquinol intake. Results: In female participants, the SF-36 scores of role physical (RP), vitality (VT), social functioning (SF), mental health (MH), and mental component summary (MCS) increased significantly. On the other hand, significant score changes were not shown in male participants. After stratifying baseline serum ubiquinol levels by tertiles, we found a significant improvement of mental QOL scores in the low and middle ubiquinol level groups of female participants, but not in the highest tertile. Conclusions: This trial indicates that ubiquinol supplementation has effects on female participants’ psychological QOL, especially for those whose baseline serum ubiquinol levels are in the low to middle range.Key Words: ubiquinol, coenzyme Q10, energy production, quality of life, clinical trial
Immunomodulatory effects of pepsin-educed soy protein hydrolysate in rats and murine cells
Authors: Ashaolu Tolulope Joshua , Yantiam Niracha , Yupanqui Chutha Takahashi
Published: December 2019

Background: There has been an increase in demand for soy and its products, with soy protein having a huge market in particular. Several reports have established how soy protein hydrolysates (SPHs) yield better physiological properties and play essential functional roles than the crude soy protein.Objective: To investigate the immunomodulatory and acute toxicity of soy protein hydrolysate (SPH) produced with pepsin protease in mice and rats.Methods: Soy protein hydrolysate was enzymatically produced using pepsin, with E/S (enzyme to substrate ratio) of 0.5% (250 u/mg) and hydrolysis time of 4h. Afterwards, the SPH effects on murine spleen lymphocyte proliferation, and peritoneal macrophage phagocytosis were investigated in vitro. Confirmation studies were explored in rats’ sera IgG and IgA, and the acute toxic effect of SPH was observed in mice subjects.Results: The hydrolysate increased the levels of splenocytes (stimulative index of 1.269 - 1.402) and peritoneal macrophages (phagocytic index of 0.717 – 1.304). Furthermore, the concentrations of sera IgG and IgA obtained from SPH-fed rats ranged from 0.198 – 0.345 mg/ml and 0.0184 – 0.0194 mg/ml, respectively in comparison with the soy protein isolate (SPI) -fed rats (0.208 – 0.322 mg/ml and 0.0188 – 0.0189 mg/ml, respectively). Additionally, 10 mg dose of SPH stably elicited serum IgG in contrast to other doses, while there was a general decrease in the amounts of IgA obtained in the rat subjects. Moreover, there was no acute toxic effect recorded in the mice subjects. Conclusion: In light of the results, it is possible that SPH prepared with pepsin has the potential of improving the immune system, and may therefore be used as immunomodulatory or functional food product.Keywords: Soy protein hydrolysates, splenocyte proliferation, immunomodulatory, phagocytosis and pepsin
Selenium bio-fortification: an alternative to improve phytochemicals and bioactivities of plant foods
Authors: Chomchan Rattanamanee , Siripongvutikorn Sunisa , Puttarak Panupong
Published: December 2019

Background: Plants are the major food sources which possess marvelous health benefits and wellness to human. To date, the effort to improve composites in plants using bio-fortification technique is expedient in order to obtain super plant foods. Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element works on antioxidant system in living things. Se has been bio-fortified into plants worldwide to increase Se content in plants as well as improve some plant bioactive compounds and biological properties. However, restricted documents were elucidated on the summary and underlying mechanisms which provide beneficial effects on plant phytochemicals and bioactivities improvement. This review attempts to study available literatures on Se bio-fortified plants and clarified possible routes that Se may effect to plants. Increasing the content of Se bio-fortified to plants resulted in both positive and negative effects. The appropriate exogenous concentration of Se bio-fortified to individual plants which can support growth or induce them to the early stage of stress are the vital strategic to provide desired effects on an improvement of phytochemicals, for example, chlorophyll, phenolic compounds, ascorbic acid. Moreover, the greater antioxidant, anti-cancer and prebiotic properties were also reported while higher doses of Se were toxic to plants. Consequently, Se bio-fortification can be claimed as a unique strategy to improve plant treasures.Keywords: Selenium, Bio-fortification, Phytochemicals, Bioactivities
A novel protodioscin-enriched fenugreek seed extract (Trigonella foenum-graecum, family Fabaceae) improves free testosterone level and sperm profile in healthy volunteers
Authors: Bagchi Debasis , Swaroop Anand , Maheshwari Anuj , Verma Narsingh , Tiwari Kiran , Bagchi Manashi , Preuss Harry G. , Kumar Pawan
Published: December 2019

Background: A novel, patent-pending 20% protodioscin-enriched extract has been developed in our laboratories from fenugreek seeds (Furosap®). We assessed the efficacy of Furosap® in 50 male volunteers (age: 35-65 years) on free and total increased testosterone levels, sperm profile, mental alertness, cardiovascular health, mood, libido, and quality of life.Methods: Furosap® (500 mg/day/subject) was administered to the 50 male volunteers over a period of 12 weeks in a one-arm, open-labelled study, to determine the efficacy on free and total testosterone levels, sperm profile and sperm morphology, libido and erectile dysfunction, mood and mental alertness and broad spectrum safety parameters. Institution Review Board approval was obtained for this study and the study was registered at the clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02702882). Results: A statistically significant increase in free testosterone levels were observed in these volunteers following supplementation of Furosap®. Sperm morphology, sperm counts, mental alertness, mood, cardiovascular health, and libido performance were significantly improved. Extensive blood chemistry analyses revealed broad spectrum safety. No significant changes were observed in serum lipid function, cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL and LDL levels, and hemogram. Conclusions: Results confirmed that this protodioscin-enriched extract from fenugreek seeds (Furosap) is safe and efficacious in boosting serum free testosterone levels, healthy sperm profile, mental alertness, cardiovascular health, and overall performance in male volunteers.Keywords: Standardized fenugreek seed extract; Protodioscin; Testosterone booster; Sperm profile; Mood alleviation; Safety
Glucosinolates and isothiocyanates from broccoli seed extract suppress protein glycation and carbonylation
Authors: Shimoda Hiroshi , Hirano Marina , Takeda Shogo , Hitoe Shoketsu
Published: December 2019

Background: Glucosinolates from brassica plants are hydrolyzed by internal or salivary myrosinase to produce isothiocyanates. Glucoraphanin, a major glucosinolate in broccoli, is hydrolyzed to sulforaphane (SFN), which exhibits antitumor and detoxification activities. Regarding the influence of broccoli and its constituents on the skin, a few studies have reported anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Recently, advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and carbonyl proteins have been reported to accelerate skin aging. Objective: We evaluated the effects of broccoli seed extract (BSE) and glucosinolates on protein glycation and carbonylation in vitro.Methods: To evaluate the effects of BSE and its constituents, protein glycation and carbonylation were induced by mixing fructose with bovine serum albumin (BSA) and then measuring production of AGEs, fructosamine, and carbonyl proteins (CP). Production of CP after mixing fatty acids with BSA was also assessed. Furthermore, the effect of BSE and its constituents on CP production by human fibroblasts (TIG103) was examined.Results: BSE suppressed the production of AGEs, fructosamine, and CP after mixing fructose and BSA. BSE also suppressed production of CP when oxidized linoleic acid was mixed with BSA. Isothiocyanates, including SFN and iberin, suppressed fructose-based CP production, but SFN had no effect on CP production stimulated by oxidized linoleic acid. In contrast, glucosinolates from BSE did not suppress fructose-based CP production, but suppressed CP production due to oxidized linoleic acid. Among the glucosinolates in BSE, glucoberteroin showed the strongest suppression of CP production. CP production in fibroblasts was also suppressed by glucosinolates, including glucoiberin and glucoberteroin.Conclusions: BSE demonstrated anti-glycation and anti-carbonylation effects on protein reactions with fructose and oxidized fatty acids. Isothiocyanates suppressed protein carbonylation induced by fructose, but not those induced by oxidized lipids. On the other hand, glucosinolates (precursors of isothiocyanates) did not suppress protein carbonylation induced by fructose, but suppressed carbonylation due to oxidized lipids. Moreover, glucoberteroin and glucoiberin suppressed CP production in a cell-based assay. These results suggest that glucosinolates in BSE could suppress protein carbonylation leading to aging of the skin. Keywords: Broccoli; glucosinolate; sulforaphane; carbonylation; glycation; glucoberteroin; glucoiberin
Late introduction of low dose resveratrol and grape powder after estradiol depletion does not restore glucose tolerance in the ovariectomized rat.
Authors: Anderson Eoin , Cervone Dan , Dyck David James
Published: December 2019

Background: Estrogen (E2) loss is associated with insulin resistance. Natural compounds such as resveratrol (RESV) have potential insulin sensitizing effects. Grape pomace powder (GP) also contains RESV and other antioxidants. However, the ability of realistic, attainable concentrations of RESV and GP to reverse glucose intolerance in E2 deficient rats has not yet been explored.Purpose: The aim of the current study was to determine whether RESV and GP, in realistic amounts that could be achieved with supplementation, would be effective in restoring glucose tolerance in the ovariectomized (OVX) rat. Furthermore, there appears to be a critical time window following the loss of E2 when hormonal replacement is effective, with delayed treatment being ineffective and potentially detrimental. Therefore, we were particularly interested in examining the effectiveness of RESV and GP as a delayed treatment i.e. after the establishment of glucose intolerance, rather than administering at the onset of E2 loss. Results: In the present study, rats demonstrated impaired glucose tolerance, as determined by an intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test, 12 weeks after bilateral ovary removal. Subsequently, OVX animals were randomly placed into a sham or one of 3 treatment groups. The treatments were either i) a physiological oral dose of E2 (28µg/kg body mass), ii) RESV (5mg/kg body mass), or iii) GP (1.5g/100g of diet) for another 6 weeks. OVX animals were significantly heavier than non-OVX rats at the onset of glucose intolerance and this did not change throughout the treatment. None of the treatments restored glucose tolerance within the 6 weeks. Insulin tolerance did not worsen in OVX rats and was unaffected by treatment. Adipocyte size was generally increased in OVX animals and was not decreased with treatment.Conclusions: In conclusion, delayed E2, RESV and GP treatment do not restore glucose tolerance in OVX rats. Low dose RESV and GP supplementation may not be effective alternatives to HRT to restore compromised glucose tolerance.         Keywords: ovariectomy, estrogen, resveratrol, grape pomace, glucose tolerance, insulin tolerance, delayed treatment
Metformin inhibits expression of the proinflammatory biomarker inducible nitric oxide synthase in hepatocytes
Authors: Nakatake Richi , Iida Hiroya , Ishizaki Morihiko , Matsui Kosuke , Nakamura Yusuke , Kaibori Masaki , Nishizawa Mikio , Okumura Tadayoshi
Published: December 2019

Background: Metformin is used to treat patients with type II diabetes. However, there are few scientific reports on its anti-inflammatory effects. In the inflamed liver, proinflammatory cytokines stimulate liver cells, followed by inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression. Excessive NO levels produced by iNOS have been implicated as a factor in liver injury. As a result, it is essential to inhibit iNOS induction to prevent liver injury.Objective: This study aimed to investigate liver protective effects of metformin by examining interleukin (IL)-1β-stimulated hepatocytes. Methods: Primary cultured rat hepatocytes were treated with interleukin (IL)-1β in the presence or absence of metformin. iNOS induction and its signaling pathway were analyzed.Results: Metformin decreased iNOS protein and mRNA expression, resulting in the inhibition of hepatic NO production. Metformin also reduced tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and IL-6 mRNA expression. Metformin inhibited an essential signaling pathway for iNOS induction, type I IL-1 receptor upregulation. Transfection experiments revealed that metformin reduced iNOS mRNA levels through both promoter transactivation and mRNA stabilization. Delayed metformin administration after IL-1β addition also inhibited iNOS induction. Conclusions: Metformin affects the induction of inflammatory mediators including iNOS and TNF-α, demonstrating its therapeutic potential for organ injuries, including the liver.Keywords: metformin, inducible nitric oxide synthase, liver injury, primary cultured hepatocytes, type I interleukin-1 receptor, tumor necrosis factor-α
Increasing the smoothness of the course of the forage harvester by optimizing the mass-dimensional and inertial parameters of its body
Authors: Sirotin P. V , ZHilejkin M. M
Published: December 2019

A scientific and methodological rationale and practical recommendations for stabilizing the movement of forage harvesters are proposed. The calculation of the optimal weight and size and inertial parameters of the body, as well as the elastic properties of tires as the main element of the suspension system of the combine was theoretically justified. Using the developed methodology on the example of a prototype harvester, the possibility of calculating the optimal tire stiffness and the mass of additional counterweights installed at the machine is shown to ensure equality of the natural frequencies of the front and rear axles of the wheels on the elastic tire. Taking into account the mathematical and simulation model of the combine, which was developed by authors, its motion on a dirt road and asphalt highway with different speeds was modeled. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed method for improving ride smoothness, a comparison was made of the peak and root-mean-square values of the longitudinal angle of inclination of the body, as well as the levels of vertical vibration acceleration in the cab on the floor under the seat of the combine operator in its basic version and a modified version due to the use of counterweights of a given mass and with optimized tire stiffness. With the help of simulation modeling, an octave analysis of the vibration load of the workplace was performed. It is shown that in the main driving modes, optimization of the weight, size and inertial parameters of the body, as well as the elastic properties of the combine tires, improves the comfort of the operator’s workplace, especially in the most dangerous frequency range for humans. There are determined the modes of movement, which allow to achieve the best effect. The stabilization process is described. The conclusions for further research are presented.
Implementation of a boost strategy for a diesel engine neutralization system based on integrated design techniques
Authors: Nadarejshvili G. G
Published: December 2019

The work is devoted to the strategy of boosting the neutralization system during the development or modernization of internal combustion engines while taking into account toughening environmental standards. Improving internal combustion engines and their environmental systems is a possibility of competition with electric vehicles, which development is proceeding rapidly. The world chronology of the development of environmental standards shows the main difference between the global environmental legislation and the Russian one, which is the lag in the implementation of norms for 2-4 years. This makes it possible to make decisions based on already implemented world experience in the development of neutralization systems. The goal of the work is to substantiate the main directions of developing strategic technical solutions for boosting neutralization systems. An engine analog with well-known characteristics was selected - YaMZ 6566. The possibility of forcing the standard engine on the basis of similar world experience is substantiated and a comparative technical and economic analysis of the applied solutions for the neutralization system is given, taking into account the possibility of using recirculation. Possible directions for improving work processes are considered, among them there are: optimization of the combustion chamber and compression ratio, changing the injection strategy, increasing turbocharging. According to preliminary data on the results of testing on the KAMAZ 740 engine, the ecological basic characteristic of the engine in PM - NOx coordinates was obtained, this allows predicting the result using technical solutions. Based on the results of the chosen strategy of forcing the base engine YaMZ 6566, the results of experimental testing carried out at Central scientific research automobile and automotive engine institute «NAMI» are presented. Variants of various technical solutions for boosting the neutralization system and their implementation in a pilot device are presented. The conversion values for various technical solutions for the neutralization system for the YaMZ 6566 engine are shown. The achieved NOx conversion of 97 % allows to meet the most stringent environmental standards. The possibility of making strategic decisions on boosting the neutralization system and their subsequent technical implementation when achieving the set values of the environmental performance of the engine is confirmed.
Charge effects on the hindered transport of macromolecules across the endothelial surface glycocalyx layer
Authors: Sugihara-Seki Masako , Akinaga Takeshi , O-Tani Hideyuki
Published: December 2019

A fluid mechanical and electrostatic model for the transport of solute molecules across the vascular endothelial surface glycocalyx layer (EGL) was developed to study the charge effect on the diffusive and convective transport of the solutes. The solute was assumed to be a spherical particle with a constant surface charge density, and the EGL was represented as an array of periodically arranged circular cylinders of like charge, with a constant surface charge density. By combining the fluid mechanical analyses for the flow around a solute suspended in an electrolyte solution and the electrostatic analyses for the free energy of the interaction between the solute and cylinders based on a mean field theory, we estimated the transport coefficients of the solute across the EGL. Both of diffusive and convective transports are reduced compared to those for an uncharged system, due to the stronger exclusion of the solute that results from the repulsive electrostatic interaction. The model prediction for the reflection coefficient for serum albumin agreed well with experimental observations if the charge density in the EGL is ranged from approximately −10 to −30 mEq/l.
Evaluation of the function of arteriolar opening by variability in microcirculatory blood flow following angiotensin II administration in rats
Authors: Hsiu Hsin , Huang Shih-Min , Hsu Tse-Lin
Published: December 2019

Link to the original article: http://iospress.metapress.com/content/d30v614178140374/.
Analysis of light scattering by red blood cells in ektacytometry using global pattern fitting
Authors: Rabai Miklos , Meiselman Herbert J. , Wenby Rosalinda B. , Detterich Jon A. , Feinberg Jack
Published: December 2019

Ektacytometry measures the shape of red blood cells under shear stress by analyzing the diffraction pattern of laser light passing through a thin layer of suspended cells. Here we model the diffraction pattern using a combination of Bessel and anomalous scattering functions, and employ a global pattern-fitting technique over nine different shear stresses to determine the separate mechanical properties of normal and non-deformable cells. This technique is capable of yielding the correct elongation index of the normal cells over a range of shear stresses even when they are mixed with as much as 50% non-deformable cells. Additionally, the relative concentrations of normal and non-deformable cells can be determined.
Facial Paralysis in Longitudinal versus Oblique and Otic-Sparing versus Non Otic-Sparing Temporal Bone Fractures
Authors: Chua Ruben , Lacanilao Rene
Published: December 2019

Objective: To compare the proportion of temporal bone fractures using traditional (longitudinal vs. transverse) and otic involvement (otic sparing vs. non-otic sparing) classification schemes and their relationship with the development of facial paralysis.

Methods:

        Design:           Retrospective Case Series

        Settings:         Tertiary Government Hospital

Patients:         Records of 49 patients diagnosed with temporal bone fracture in our institution from August 2016 to June 2018.

Results: A total of 41 records of patients with temporal bone fractures, 32 males, 9 females, aged 5 to 70 years-old (mean 37.5-years-old) were included.  In terms of laterality 23 (56%) involved the right and 17 (41%) the left side.  Traditionally classified, 32 (78%) were longitudinal and 9 (22%) were transverse. Using newer classification based on otic involvement and non-otic involvement, 38 (93%) were otic-sparing and 3 (7%) were non otic-sparing. Only 9 (22%) out of 41 total fracture patients developed facial paralysis, involving 7 of the 32 longitudinal fractures and 2 of the 9 transverse fractures, or 8 of the 38 otic-sparing and 1 out of 3 non otic-sparing fractures.

Conclusion: Because of the small sample size, no conclusions regarding the proportion of temporal bone fractures using traditional (longitudinal vs. transverse) and otic involvement (otic sparing vs. non-otic sparing) classification schemes and their relationship with the development of facial paralysis can be drawn in this study.

Keywords: head injuries; head trauma; skull fracture; temporal bone fracture; motor vehicles; traffic accidents; facial paralysis
Pengembangan Ekonomi Lokal Melalui Olahan Buah Nanas Di Desa Bedali Kecamatan Ngancar Kabupaten Kediri
Authors: Astuti Indah Yuni , Niam Muhammad Alfa , Handayani Tri
Published: December 2019

Potensi Desa Bedali dalam aspek pertanian khususnya buah nanas menjadi potensi tersendiri. Mayoritas pekerjaan masyarakat desa Bedali Kecamatan Ngancar sebagai petani yang menghasilkan buah sirsak dan nanas. Melimpahnya buah nanas di desa Bedali menjadi salah satu alasan tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini. Salah satu produk olahan yang dihasilkan oleh ibu-ibu PKK di desa Bedali yaitu sari buah nanas. Permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh petani nanas di Desa Bedali adalah keterbatasan alat yang dimiliki serta kurangnya pengetahuan dan ketrampilan dalam mengolah buah nanas. Permasalahan lain yang dihadapi yaitu apabila jumlah buah nanas melimpah, sedangkan permintaan pasar rendah, maka buah nanas tidak akan laku, akibatnya buah nanas menjadi busuk dan apabila sudah busuk maka akan dibuang. Hal ini akan menyebabkan kerugian bagi petani. Sehingga, ibu ibu PKK yang juga menjadi petani buah nanas ini perlu mendapatkan perhatian untuk merubah mindset tidak hanya mampu bertani, tetapi juga mampu mengolah hasil pertanian. Metode yang dilaksanakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah memberikan pembinaan dan pelatihan  dari aspek produksi dan aspek manajemen usaha. Dari program Pengabdian Masyarakat ini adalah pemberian pelatihan pengolahan buah nanas menjadi selai dan kue. Pelatihan pembukuan dan manajemen keuangan kepada ibu-ibu PKK dan pemberian peralatan mesin untuk menunjang produksi olahan minuman sari buah nanas.
Pelatihan Dan Pemanfaatan E-Commerce Sebagai Media Pemasaran Produk UMKM Di Desa Tales Kecamatan Ngadiluwih Kabupaten Kediri
Authors: Evasari Aprilia Dian , Utomo Yudo Bismo , Ambarwati Diana
Published: December 2019

Pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini melibatkan satu Mitra yaitu Kelompok UMKM “KIRANA”. Mitra ini bertempat di Desa Tales, Kecamatan Ngadiluwih, Kabupaten Kediri atau berjarak sekitar 10,5 km dari UNISKA Kediri. Kelompok ini memiliki aneka usaha, antara lain aneka kuliner dan kerajinan. Namun, kurangnya promosi dan penjualan produk yang masih dilakukan secara tradisional serta kemampuan manajemen atau pengelolaan yang kurang profesional, hal tersebut yang menyebabkan beberapa UMKM di Desa Tales kurang berkembang bahkan beberapa diantaranya gulung tikar. Ada lagi yang karena tetap ingin memperoleh pendapatan tetap menjualnya kepada pedagang besar tanpa merk, sehingga banyak yang produknya diakui sebagai produk orang lain. Tujuan dari pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk menerapkan e-commerce terhadap penjualan aneka produk UMKM yang ada di Desa Tales dengan maksud mengenalkan dan meningkatkan omset penjualannya, sedangkan metode yang digunakan adalah dengan menggunakan metode parsitipatif, penyuluhan, pendampingan dan pelatihan. Hasil yang diperoleh dari pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini yaitu dengan adanya bantuan pelatihan dan aplikasi e-commerce dapat meningkatkan motivasi bagi mitra untuk melaksanakan pemasaran terhadap produknya supaya omsetnya meningkat.
DEWASAREJO (Desa Wisata Salak Jatirejo): Peningkatan Potensi Tanaman Salak Sebagai Peluang Usaha Baru di Jatirejo Diwek Jombang
Authors: Nur Qomariah Umi Kulsum , Darmawan Moh Faridl , Shobirin Mochammad Syafiuddin , Ardiana Nanda Risky
Published: December 2019

Desa Jatirejo Diwek Jombang memiliki kelimpahan tanaman salak (Salacca zalacca) yang tersebar di hampir setiap rumah penduduk terutama di dusun Jatirejo. Produktivitas tanaman salak kini semakin menurun karena dibiarkan tumbuh begitu saja di alam tanpa perawatan yang baik. Lahan produktif salak mulai berkurang, beralih fungsi menjadi pemukiman seiring dengan pertumbuhan penduduk. Tanaman salak yang sudah dibudidayakan masyarakat Jatirejo, sesungguhnya dapat dioptimalkan manfaatnya agar bernilai ekonomi lebih. Kelimpahan tanaman salak di Jatirejo berpotensi untuk dijadikan sebagai objek Agrowisata Salak atau Desa Wisata Salak di Desa Jatirejo. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk menginisiasi pembentukan Desa Wisata salak Jatirejo (Dewasarejo). Metode pelaksanaan meliputi, observasi, identifikasi, pembuatan kebun salak, festival salak, promosi dan pengoperasian Pasar Jajan Ngisor Wit Salak. Hasil pengabdian kemitraan masyarakat ini menunjukkan bahwa keberadaan Dewasarejo telah meningkatkan potensi tanaman salak sebagai peluang usaha baru dan meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat Jatirejo terutama di setiap akhir pekan melalui aktivitas Pasar Jajan Ngisor Wit Salak di dalam Dewasarejo.
Pelatihan Budidaya Jamur Pada Kelompok Tani Bodag Dalam Upaya Peningkatan Pengetahuan Dan Ketrampilan
Authors: Rahayu Sri , Budi Luluk Sulistiyo , Nurwantara Ma’ruf Pambudi
Published: December 2019

Pengembangan ekononomi lokal perlu sentuhan teknologi dan pengetahuan masyarakatnya. Pelatihan budidaya jamur di desa bodag pada kelompok tani merupakan solusi dalam pengembangan potensi lokal. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan kelompok tani dalam budidaya jamur modern. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada bulan April-Agustus 2019 di desa Bodag Kecamatan Kare, Kabupaten Madiun. Metode kegiatan dengan sosialisasi, pelatihan dan praktek serta evaluasi. Indikator perubahan pengetahuan danketrampilan di lihat dari analisis pre-test dan post-test mengenai pemahamam bahan, pemahaman komposisi, pemahaman membuat campuran, dan pemahaman pembuatan baglog serta evaluasi hasil kerja. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan para anggota kelompok tani yaitu baik pada pemahamam bahan, pemahaman komposisi, pemahaman membuat campuran, dan pemahaman pembuatan baglog dan indikator hasilnya.
International Students’ Perceived Language Competence, Domestic Student Support, and Psychological Well-Being at a U.S. University
Authors: Luo Zhengda , Wu Siyu , Fang Xuanyu , Brunsting Nelson
Published: December 2019

To increase knowledge of international students’ psychological well-being at U.S. universities, we examined the degree to which demographic factors, perceived language competence, and domestic student social support were associated with Ryff’s (1989a, 1989b) six aspects of psychological well-being. Participants (n = 216) were undergraduate and graduate students from one mid-sized private university in the Southeast. Analyses revealed differential psychological well-being scores based on demographics. Perceived language competence and domestic student social support were associated positively with multiple aspects of psychological well-being. The novel findings of this case study provide initial evidence of a potentially useful new approach toward international student adjustment and well-being. The authors provide initial recommendations for researchers, practitioners, and international students.
Educational Equality and International Students
Authors: Hou Minghui
Published: December 2019

Educational Equality and International Students, recently published by Tannock (2018), explores and highlights how to conceptualize and promote principles of educational equality for both international and domestic students in the United Kingdom. Tannock’s book includes empirical research consisting of 60 interviews with higher education staff and students, as well as the use of higher education institutional documents and secondary statistics collected from universities and national higher education organizations around the UK. Tannock addresses the contradictions between the missions of higher education institutions (universalistic principles of human rights in equal education) and their practices regarding international students as “cash cows” that keep the university afloat (p. 110).
Deindustrialization Issues in the United States
Authors: KONDRATEV Vladimir
Published: December 2019

According to conventional wisdom accepted at the end of the 20th century, the United States had to move to a "post-industrial" economy, transfer production offshore and concentrate on research, software and finance. However, over time, real national costs of that strategy have become obvious. Not only has the U.S. manufacturing sector lost 5 million jobs in 20 years. Its persistent pattern of weakness is indicated by weak productivity growth, production increases in just a few industries, decreasing numbers of small and medium-sized enterprises, shortages of skilled personnel, expanding trade deficits in advanced technologies and increased risks for defense sector.
Influence of Carding and Pressing on Hygrothermal Properties and Fire Reaction of Hemp Fiber Nonwoven Mats
Authors: Donatelli Antonio , Aversa Patrizia , Terzi Roberto , Marcianò Tommaso , Laghi Luca , De Aloysio Giulia , Arena Wanda , Luprano Vincenza A. M.
Published: December 2019

This article depicts the effect of carding and pressing on hygrothermal properties of hemp fibers nonwoven mats, trying to understand if their implementation can improve their behavior when employed as insulation materials in buildings. Hemp fibers belonging to Cannabis Sativa species and coming from local area (Apulia - Italy) were examined, then samples of carded and pressed hemp fibers nonwoven mats were prepared. According to European standards, the thermal conductivity, the vapor permeability and the fire reaction of hemp fibers samples were measured. Results were compared to each other and with those of a commercial nonwoven mat made with hemp (90 wt. %) and synthetic fibers (10 wt. %), used as reference. We observed that carded and pressed hemp fibers were characterized by a lower thermal conductivity when compared to unprocessed hemp fibers, likely because the removing of wood elements. On the other hand, not processed hemp fibers show higher breathability when compared to carded and pressed ones, as well as with respect to the commercial nonwoven mat. Moreover, it was proved that the absence of synthetic commingled fibers in hemp fibers allows a better behavior in fire reaction. At last, the improvement in terms of insulation properties of a hollow brick when filled with hemp fibers was verified, by comparing the thermal conductivities of an empty and a filled hollow brick; as expected, the filled hollow brick shows a lower thermal conductivity, underlining the effectiveness of hemp fibers as insulation material.
Slope Stability Analysis of “Vorobyovy Gory” Landslide in Moscow
Authors: Tao D. , Barykina O.S. , Kang K.
Published: December 2019

There are many engineering-geological problems in Moscow, including seepage deformation, karst and landslide. Among them, landslides develop along the Moscow River and its branches. This paper aims to analyze the slope stability of “Vorobyovy Gory” landslide with the help of the program GeoStudio. According to the limit equilibrium method, we can know the slope stability. In addition, we can know the internal friction angle among in the physical and mechanical parameters of soil layer has the greatest influences on its stability by sensitivity analysis. Finally, we can get the probability of damage by probabilistic analysis.
Chemical Composition, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antidiabetic Potential of Philodendron Bipinnatifidum Schott ex Endl
Authors: Scapinello Jaqueline , Schindler Monica S. Z. , Zanatta Leila , Mohr Laura Cassol , Capelezzo Ana Paula , Calixto Jean Felipe , Aguiar Gean Pablo S. , Boligon Aline A. , Niero Rivaldo , Oliveira Débora De , Magro Jacir Dal , Oliveira J. Vladimir
Published: December 2019

Many of the species used in popular medicine do not have their biological activities already proven by scientific studies. Among these species, the endemic South American Philodendron bipinnatifidum Schott ex Endl deserves special attention since it is already in use in popular medicine for inflammation cases, such as erysipelas, orchitis and ulcers. This study evaluated the antioxidant, antimicrobial and antidiabetic activities of extracts of the hastes de P. bipinnatifidum. The ethanolic extract showed a significant antioxidant potential. The ethyl acetate extract resulted in high antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus pyogenes. The most significant biological activity of ethyl acetate extract relates to its chemical composition when compared with ethanolic extract, which showed the highest concentration of bioactive compounds. In vitro antidiabetic activity was only evaluated for ethyl acetate extract, resulting in inhibition of intestinal disaccharidases (maltase and sucrase) at concentration of 500 μg/mL.
Evaluation of Essential Metals and Arsenic in Poultry Feeds and Litters of Different Poultry Farms
Authors: Waris Muhammad , Baig Jameel Ahmed , Kazi Tasneem Gul , Afridi Hassan Imran
Published: December 2019

The current study was aim to evaluate the speciation of arsenic (total arsenic “TAs”, arsenite “AsIII” and arsenate “AsV”) and total contents of essential metals in the feeds and litters of branded poultry feed using farms (BPF) and non-branded poultry feed utilizing farms (NBPF) at Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan. The TAs and essential metals determined by graphite furnace and flame atomic absorption spectrometry (GF and FAAS), respectively. Whereas, the AsIII and AsV separated by solvent extraction followed by GF-AAS. The high levels of sodium, potassium, and zinc were observed in branded poultry feeds whilst calcium and iron contents were higher in non-branded poultry feed. The contents of total arsenic in poultry feed samples of both branded and non-branded poultry feed utilizing farms were within the NRC permissible limits (30.0 mg/kg) except NBPF-1 and NBPF-4. Total As in all poultry litter samples were found under the permitted monthly average dose of As (41.0 mg/kg) for agronomical application expert poultry litter samples of BPF-1, NPBF-2, and NPBF-3. The daily accumulation of total As from feed to boilers were also studied.
Kebersihan Gigi Tiruan pada Lansia, Suatu Tinjauan Metode dan Bahan
Authors: Sari Kartika Indah , Dewi Warta , Jasrin Tadeus Arufan , Sumarsongko Taufik
Published: December 2019

The use of removable dentures is one of the main approach to oral rehabilitation of partially or completely edentulous patient. Denture hygiene is an important things for the elderly as a vulnerable people. The purpose is to discribe both of the literature or recent study that related to denture hygiene in elderly. Removable denture got special attention  cause accumulate food residue, bacterial biofilm, and calculus at the mucosa or denture interface. Recently, the presence of bacterial bioflim on denture was considered a risk factor for aspiration pneumonia in frail older people. In general, removable denture that is used acrylic based denture.The microporous surfaces of an acrylic denture provide a wide range of environments to support microorganisms that can threaten the health of patient. Knowing denture cleanser as apart of  denture hygiene in elderly is an important things.
Efek Perendaman Air Jeruk Nipis dan Air Jeruk Lemon pada Kekasaran Permukaan Semen Ionomer Kaca
Authors: Tjandrawinata Rosalina , Julianto Andreas
Published: December 2019

The surface of Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) restoration changes because of mastication forces, shear force, other functional forces, and also tooth brushing process. Things that can also change the surface of GIC restoration is kind of food and beverage consumption, such as in Indonesia, lime and lemon juice are usual beverage, and mixed in food. The purpose of this study is to determine the changes in surface roughness of GIC restoration due to lime and lemon juice immersion. Three groups GIC sample, each of ten samples were 5 mm in diameter and 2.5 mm in height. Group 1 was immersed in mineral water (as control) for 10 days. In 10 days, Group 2 was immersed in lime juice, each day 9 times @ 15 minutes and brushed with soft toothbrush for 9 times @ 3 minutes. Similar way with group 2, 10 samples of group 3 was immersed in lemon juice. Samples immersed in mineral water show changes in surface roughness of 0.977+0.503 μm, while samples immersed in lime juice show 4.267+1.489 μm, and samples immersed in lemon juice show 4.293+1.311 μm. One way ANOVA test shows significant differences among the samples (p<0.05). Post hoc Tukey test shows significant difference (p<0.05) between group 1 and group 2 and between group 1 and group 3. However, there is no significant difference between group 2 and group 3 (p>0.05). Conclusion, lime juice and lemon juice cause changes in the surface roughness of GIC more than mineral water.
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT TOWARDS GREEN SETTLEMENT IN RT.03 / RW.01 PETUKANGAN UTARA VILLAGE, PESANGGRAHAN SUB-DISTRICT, SOUTH JAKARTA
Authors: Dyah Anggraeni , Iskandaria Harfa
Published: December 2019

Dense settlements in urban areas are one of the problems in DKI Jakarta, due to the discrepancy between the area of land and the population. RT.03/RW.01 Petukangan Utara Village Pesanggrahan Sub-district South Jakarta is one of the densest settlements in DKI Jakarta which is located next to Universitas Budi Luhur. Based on SNI 031733-2004, the population density level in RT.03/RW.01 of North Petukangan Village, Pesanggrahan Subdistrict, South Jakarta is included in the category of High Density. This can be seen in the dense residential row with the lack of Green Area. The community develops houses by using the land for building and pavement. This impacts the lack of healthy air circulation by SNI-14-1993-03 about the thermal comfort area of buildings for Indonesians. With thermal comfort that is not by SNI standards, the Community Service activity was made by the Universitas Budi Luhur Architecture Department to increase public knowledge about thermal comfort in homes with limited land. Thermal comfort can be achieved by creating a vertical garden on less land to produce cool air in residences. The activity uses the method of community empowerment so that the community can independently create a vertical garden in their homes and know its benefits as thermal comfort in the building. The results of the activities of the Community Empowerment Towards a Green Settlement on RT.03/RW.01 North Petukangan Village Pesanggrahan sub-district of South Jakarta is such settlements have a vertical garden as a natural air conditioning system. With the vertical garden as a natural air conditioning system, it can reduce the use of energy for artificial air conditioning, so that it saves energy and produces better air quality.
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT TOWARDS ENERGY SAVING OF SETTLEMENTAT RT.03 / RW.01 KEL. PETUKANGAN UTARA KEC. PESANGGRAHAN JAKARTA SELATAN
Authors: Laksana Eka Purwa , Fath Nifty , Sulistiowati Anggraeni Dyah , Iskandaria Harfa
Published: December 2019

Dense settlements in urban areas are one of the problems in DKI Jakarta. RT.03 / RW.01 Kel. Petukangan Utara, Kec. Pesanggrahan Jakarta Selatan is one of the densest settlements in DKI Jakarta which is located side by side with Universitas Budi Luhur. Based on SNI 03-1733-2004, the level of population density in the region is included in the category of High Density. This can be seen from the houses lined up along the road with little provision of Green Open Space. The community develops the need for building area by maximizing the area of land for building. This impacts the lack of air circulation in accordance with SNI-14-1993-03 about the thermal comfort area of buildings which are conditioned for Indonesians, as well as the lack of lighting in accordance with SNI 03-6575-2001 regarding illumination standards for the light of a room.With thermal comfort and illumination that is not in according to standards in the region, a Community Service activity was held by the Faculty of Engineering of the Universitas Budi Luhur to add community knowledge about how to make thermal comfort and illumination in homes using energy efficient. Thermal comfort can be fulfilled by making vertical greening on limited land, While the comfort of illumination can be fulfilled by using LED lights. The activity uses community empowerment methods, so that the community can independently make vertical greening in their respective homes and know the benefits for thermal comfort and can use LED lights in their respective homes and know the benefits to save electricity. The results of the Community Empowerment Towards Energy Saving Settlements at RT.03 / RW.01 Kel Petukangan Utara Kec. Pesanggrahan Jakarta Selatan, is that the region has vertical greening as a natural air conditioning system and uses an LED lighting system as an energy efficient lighting.
THE SOCIALIZATION OF VISUAL MEDIA PROMOTION ON ANCOL YOUTH COMMUNITY IN SUNDA KELAPA
Authors: Wardhani Ariani , Ulita Novena , Soedarwanto Hady
Published: December 2019

The results of a survey that has been released by UNESCO in 2017, Indonesia occupies the 60th position from 61 countries in terms of reading interest. These results are in line with the results of the preliminary survey that has been conducted by a community dedication team within the District of South Meruya. The results of the preliminary survey show that the reading interest in this area has been very low as having been indicated by the number of the books that the people in South Meruya have read. Such low reading interest might bring about negative impact whereas in the digital era information might be accessed easily from numerous media including the social one. As a result, information that have been retrieved might not be filtered and thus the information might be skewed; in turn, misreading on the information might lead to provocation and even chaos. Therefore, a community service in the domain of reading activities within the District of Meruya Selatan is held in order to forge the literacy within the area. With regards to the objective, through the study the researchers would like to design a reading corner with the objective of providing access to the interesting yet useful reading materials for the community. By doing so, it is expected the reading interest and the knowledge of the community in the District of South Meruya might be improved so that a community with high-quality life might be created.
IMPROVING THE CAPABILITY OF CONTAINER AND CHICKEN SLAUGHTERHOUSE BUSINESS IN MANAGING SUSTAINABLE WASTE RETENTION TIME
Authors: Maharani Maya Dewi Dyah , Soecahyadi Soecahyadi , Adam Mohammad
Published: December 2019

The Indonesian chicken industry is a key sector for the national economy, supplying 65% of all animal protein and employing 10% of the national labor. With the increasing business competition, it is necessary to increase the capability in managing the waste retention time generated. This study focuses on increasing the capability of the chicken slaughterhouse to manage the retention time of waste. The method used is the Multi-Dimensional Scaling (MDS) analysis to calculate The Capability of Container and Chicken Slaughtered Business in Managing Waste Retention Time. This prospective analysis is carried out to analyse the degree of strength and dependency relationships by giving a score of the level of direct or indirect influence between elements of leverage that have been generated from MDS analysis. Prospective analysis results in the form of key factorsthat form the basis of change scenario that can be achieved. The results can be concluded that the determinants factor of the Improving the Capability of Container and Slaughtered Chicken Business in managing sustainable waste retention time are: (i) Methods and ways of utilizing technology Wastewater Treatment Plant, (ii) Local Government Arrangements, (iii) Waste quantity and quality, and (iv) Financial Management.
SOCIALIZATION OF MASS TRANSPORTATION IN MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH NURUL HIDAYAH KECAMATAN PANCORAN, JAKARTA SELATAN
Authors: Isradi Muhammad , Hidayat Acep , Aly Soh
Published: December 2019

Traffic congestion in the Jakarta Capital City has become a public secret. Various solutions have been put forward and have even begun to be implemented by the Jakarta city government, such as the construction of Non-Toll Flyover (JLNT), the construction of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Rapid Transportation (LRT) and continuous improvement on other mass transportation services such as Busway and KRL. As the number two megapolitan in the world, Jakarta has never been free from traffic jams. Like Tokyo, Bangkok and New York City, traffic hours in Jakarta are classified as very acute. An extraordinary breakthrough is needed, to overcome this problem. Actually the problem of traffic congestion in Jakarta is not new. Based on statistical data, the growth of motor vehicles in Jakarta annually reaches 9.5%. This figure is not comparable to the growth of the length of the highway, which is only around 0.01% per year. There have been various ways taken by the government to overcome congestion in the capital city. Against this background, it is necessary to conduct socialization early on about mass transportation knowledge, especially for young children at elementary school level, so it is hoped our children already have provisions information and knowledge about the importance of using public / mass transportation modes in our country.