bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Professional Development Altogether: Pre-Service and In-Service EFL Teacher Collaboration in Doing Classroom Action Research
Authors: Ridwan Arfiyan , Athena Tera
Published: June 2023

Classroom action research is one of the way pre-service and in-service teachers performed professional development in classroom research to gain better quality of teaching- with different portion and ways. This research deliberates the outcome of a case study involving an Indonesian in-service teacher in a collaborative action research with one pre-service teachers from a college of Education, STKIP PGRI Bangkalan, during an internship period. They worked on the classroom problems found during internship term and attempted to find the way to overcome them through technology integration in the instruction. Five open-ended questions were given to the in-service teacher and the pre-service teacher. With qualitative data analysis, the research found some significant results: 1) The in-service teacher felt more helped in utilizing technology, especially in the use and making of podcast for teaching listening. The teacher’s years of experience in handing teaching learning process in the class compiled the pre-service teacher’ competence as a novice teacher. (2) On the other side, the in-service teacher, felt more helped in getting fresh idea of teaching EFL, especially with the technology utilization. Challenges from both perspectives were also found in terms of workload, internship duration, feedbacks, digital literacy, pedagogical belief, and publication. Overall, professional development has been achieved by the two kinds teacher, and one of the means of doing that is through collaborative action research.
Categorial Conflict between Phrasal-Prepositional Verbs and Infinitives: The Great Complement Shift
Authors: Tjabaka-Mokapane Lemohang
Published: June 2023

The development of grammatical forms and synchronic effects has captured a considerable interest of researchers across the globe. The research of this phenomenon is done to understand how certain linguistic forms arise and interact with other forms. Literature also discloses that a number of studies has addressed grammaticalisation of prepositions, which has somehow resulted in categorial conflict. However, there is dearth of literature that deals with /to/ to distinguish between phrasal-prepositional verbs and infinitives as a way of resolving the conflict. Again, some of the L2 students confuse complementation of /to/ in the phrasal-prepositional verb look forward to with that of the infinitives. They fail to draw a line of demarcation between the two constructions. Therefore, this qualitative study seeks to explore the status of /to/ in the phrasal-prepositional verb and infinitive clauses. It also identifies the category label of /to/ and describes its complementation. The study purposively and conveniently extracted data from Scott’s (2022) compilation of both application and cover letters. Following the Minimalist Program, the study reveals that /to/ in both the phrasal-prepositional verb and infinitives have gone through the process of grammaticalisation. It is noted that in the phrasal-prepositional verb, /to/ is still a preposition while in the infinitive clauses, it has gone through the great complementation shift known as decategorisation and extension, hence variation in category labelling. The study also presents that the structures of the phrasal-prepositional verb and the infinitive clauses vary based on the theory and concepts adopted. As a result, it is concluded that due to grammaticalisation of /to/ in both phrasal-prepositional verb and infinitive, their complementation differs.
The Efficacy of Task-Based Learning and Learning Motivation on Student’s Reading Comprehension: A Wholistic Study
Authors: Marlinton Melisa , Syahri Indawan , Mayasari Santi
Published: June 2023

This study explores the impact of Task-Based Learning (TBL) and student motivation on the reading comprehension abilities of eighth-grade students with a moderate level of English proficiency. The research aims to assess the effectiveness of TBL in improving reading comprehension outcomes and investigate the relationship between TBL, student motivation, and reading comprehension performance. The study includes sixty-four participants aged 12-14 from a public junior high school in Palembang, Indonesia. The control group receives traditional instruction, while the experimental group is taught using TBL. Pretests and posttests evaluate reading comprehension, and a questionnaire measures student motivation levels. The results reveal significant improvements in reading comprehension scores for both groups. The experimental group demonstrates an average post-test score increase of 69.88%, indicating the efficacy of TBL. While student motivation influences outcomes, no significant interaction with TBL is observed. These findings emphasize the effectiveness of TBL in enhancing reading comprehension for students with moderate English proficiency and underscore the importance of considering motivation in instructional practices. Educators can utilize these insights to enhance instructional strategies and optimize reading comprehension outcomes for similar student populations.
Long non-coding RNA FGD5 antisense RNA 1 targets Baculovirus inhibitor 5 via microRNA-497-5p to alleviate calcific aortic valve disease
Authors: Wei Jun , Zhu XueShuang , Sun AYu , Yan XiaoTian , Meng Xing , Ge Shenglin
Published: June 2023

Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is featured by thickening and calcification of the aortic valve. Osteoblast differentiation is a crucial step in valve calcification. Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) participate in the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal cells. However, the character of lncRNA FGD5 antisense RNA 1 (FGD5-AS1) in CAVD is uncertain. After collection of human aortic valve tissue samples, detection of FGD5-AS1, microRNA (miR)-497-5p and Baculovirus inhibitor 5 (BIRC5) was conducted. Valve mesenchymal cells were isolated from CAVD patients and induced to differentiate to osteoblasts, and transfected with FGD5-AS1, miR-497-5p and BIRC5 plasmids. Detection of the alkaline phosphatase activity was after osteogenic induction of human aortic valve interstitial cells (hAVICs); Detection of the degree of calcium nodules and osteoblast differentiation markers (RUNX2 and OPN) was conducted. After establishment of a mouse model of CAVD, detection of the thickness of aortic valve leaflets, and the degree of calcification of the valve leaflets, and evaluation of echocardiographic parameters were implemented. Experimental data manifested in CAVD patients, lncRNAFGD5-AS1 and BIRC5 were reduced, but miR-497-5p was elevated; Enhancing lncRNA FGD5-AS1 or repressing miR-497-5p mitigated CAVD by restraining osteogenic differentiation; LncRNA FGD5-AS1 sponged miR-497-5p to target BIRC5; Repressive BIRC5 turned around the therapeutic action of elevated FGD5-AS1 or depressed miR-497-5p on hAVICs; Enhancive FGD5-AS1 in vivo was available to reduce ApoE-/- mouse CAVD induced via high cholesterol diet. All in all, lncRNAFGD5-AS1 targets BIRC5 via miR-497-5p to alleviate CAVD.
Limit computability and ultrafilters
Authors: Andrews Uri , Cai Mingzhong , Diamondstone David , Schweber Noah
Published: June 2023

We study a class of operators on Turing degrees arising naturally from ultrafilters. Suppose [Formula: see text] is a nonprincipal ultrafilter on ω. We can then view a sequence of sets [Formula: see text] as an “approximation” of a set B produced by amalgamating the [Formula: see text] via [Formula: see text]: we set [Formula: see text]. This can be extended to the Turing degrees, by defining [Formula: see text]. The [Formula: see text] – which we call “ultrafilter jumps” – resemble classical limit computability in certain ways. In particular, [Formula: see text] is always a Turing ideal containing [Formula: see text]. However, they are also closely tied to Scott sets: [Formula: see text] is always a Scott set containing [Formula: see text]. (This yields an alternate proof of the standard result in reverse mathematics that Weak Konig’s Lemma is strictly weaker than arithmetic comprehension.)

Our main result is that the converse also holds: if [Formula: see text] is a countable Scott set containing [Formula: see text], then there is some ultrafilter [Formula: see text] with [Formula: see text]. We then turn to the problem of controlling the action of an ultrafilter jump [Formula: see text] on two degrees simultaneously, and for example show that there are nontrivial degrees which are “low” for some ultrafilter jump. Finally, we study the structure on the set of ultrafilters arising from the construction [Formula: see text]; in particular, we introduce a natural preordering on this set and show that it is connected with the classical Rudin–Keisler ordering of ultrafilters. We end by presenting two directions for further research.
Early Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment due to Alzheimer’s Disease Using a Composite of MemTrax and Blood Biomarkers
Authors: Chen Weineng , Lin Cha , Su Fengjuan , Fang Yingying , Liu Ganqiang , Chen Yu-Chian , Zhou Xianbo , Yao Xiaoli , Ashford Curtis B. , Li Feng , Ashford J. Wesson , Fu Qing-Ling , Pei Zhong
Published: June 2023

Background: Accessible measurements for the early detection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are urgently needed to address the increasing prevalence of AD. Objective: To determine the benefits of a composite MemTrax Memory Test and AD-related blood biomarker assessment for the early detection of MCI-AD in non-specialty clinics. Methods: The MemTrax Memory Test and Montreal Cognitive Assessment were administered to 99 healthy seniors with normal cognitive function and 101 patients with MCI-AD; clinical manifestation and peripheral blood samples were collected. We evaluated correlations between the MemTrax Memory Test and blood biomarkers using Spearman’s rank correlation analyses and then built discrimination models using various machine learning approaches that combined the MemTrax Memory Test and blood biomarker results. The models’ performances were assessed according to the areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve. Results: The MemTrax Memory Test and Montreal Cognitive Assessment areas under the curve for differentiating patients with MCI-AD from the healthy controls were similar. The MemTrax Memory Test strongly correlated with phosphorylated tau 181 and amyloid-β42/40. The area under the curve for the best composite MemTrax Memory Test and blood biomarker model was 0.975 (95% confidence interval: 0.950–0.999). Conclusion: Combining MemTrax Memory Test and blood biomarker results is a promising new technique for the early detection of MCI-AD.
Macular Pigment, Cognition, and Visual Function in Younger Healthy Adults in Ghana
Authors: Akuffo Kwadwo Owusu , Wooten Billy R. , Ofori-Asare Wendy , Osei Duah Junior Isaiah , Kumah David Ben , Awuni Moses , Obiri-Yeboah Stephannie Rhoda , Horthman Stacy Ewurama , Addo Emmanuel Kofi , Acquah Eldrick Adu , Boateng Bridget Senya , Johnson Elizabeth J.
Published: June 2023

Background:

Macular pigment optical density (MPOD) remains an indispensable biomarker to measure fruit and vegetable intake, with a biologically plausible correlation to vision and cognition. However, evidence in the sub-Saharan regions, including Ghana, is lacking.

Objective:

This study explored dietary carotenoid intake on MPOD and its influence on cognitive and visual function in a healthy Ghanaian sample.

Methods:

The MPOD of 301 healthy subjects (aged 21.1±1.9 years) was evaluated using the customized Macular DensitometerTM. A battery of cognitive tests and standard vision assessments were employed to assess cognition and visual function, respectively. Dietary lutein and zeaxanthin (L and Z) were estimated based on a twenty-four-hour repeated dietary recall.

Results:

The mean MPOD at 0.5° and 1.0° eccentricities were 0.37±0.16 and 0.34±0.15 optical density units, respectively. Dietary intake of L (4.06±10.54 mg/day) was considerably higher than Z (0.33±2.25 mg/day), with cumulative L+Z estimated at 4.39±11.58 mg/day. MPOD was not significantly influenced by demographic, dietary, and visual measures ( p≥0.05). However, after statistical adjustment, we found a small but statistically significant positive relationship between F-A-S phonemic verbal fluency (Unstandardized co-efficient (β) = 0.002, p = 0.016) and the never consumed alcohol category (β= 0.062, p = 0.02) with MPOD.

Conclusion:

The findings in this population showed significant positive relationships between measures of cognition and no alcohol intake, with MPOD. These findings necessitate dietary education to augment carotenoid intake and limit alcohol intake for better cognitive functioning.
Depressive and Biopsychosocial Frailty Phenotypes: Impact on Late-life Cognitive Disorders
Authors: Panza Francesco , Solfrizzi Vincenzo , Sardone Rodolfo , Dibello Vittorio , Castellana Fabio , Zupo Roberta , Stallone Roberta , Lampignano Luisa , Bortone Ilaria , Mollica Anita , Berardino Giuseppe , Ruan Qingwei , Altamura Mario , Bellomo Antonello , Daniele Antonio , Lozupone Madia
Published: June 2023

In older age, frailty is a detrimental transitional status of the aging process featuring an increased susceptibility to stressors defined by a clinical reduction of homoeostatic reserves. Multidimensional frailty phenotypes have been associated with all-cause dementia, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), AD neuropathology, vascular dementia, and non-AD dementias. In the present article, we reviewed current evidence on the existing links among depressive and biopsychosocial frailty phenotypes and late-life cognitive disorders, also examining common pathways and mechanisms underlying these links. The depressive frailty phenotype suggested by the construct of late-life depression (LLD) plus physical frailty is poorly operationalized. The biopsychosocial frailty phenotype, with its coexistent biological/physical and psychosocial dimensions, defines a biological aging status and includes motivational, emotional, and socioeconomic domains. Shared biological pathways/substrates among depressive and biopsychosocial frailty phenotypes and late-life cognitive disorders are hypothesized to be inflammatory and cardiometabolic processes, together with multimorbidity, loneliness, mitochondrial dysfunction, dopaminergic neurotransmission, specific personality traits, lack of subjective/objective social support, and neuroendocrine dysregulation. The cognitive frailty phenotype, combining frailty and cognitive impairment, may be a risk factor for LLD and vice versa, and a construct of depressive frailty linking physical frailty and LLD may be a good dementia predictor. Frailty assessment may enable clinicians to better target the pharmacological and psychological treatment of LLD. Given the epidemiological links of biopsychosocial frailty with dementia and MCI, multidomain interventions might contribute to delay the onset of late-life cognitive disorders and other adverse health-related outcomes, such as institutionalization, more frequent hospitalization, disability, and mortality.
Prevailing Antagonistic Risks in Pleiotropic Associations with Alzheimer’s Disease and Diabetes
Authors: Kulminski Alexander M. , Feng Fan , Loiko Elena , Nazarian Alireza , Loika Yury , Culminskaya Irina
Published: June 2023

Background: The lack of efficient preventive interventions against Alzheimer’s disease (AD) calls for identifying efficient modifiable risk factors for AD. As diabetes shares many pathological processes with AD, including accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, insulin resistance, and impaired glucose metabolism, diabetes is thought to be a potentially modifiable risk factor for AD. Mounting evidence suggests that links between AD and diabetes may be more complex than previously believed. Objective: To examine the pleiotropic architecture of AD and diabetes mellitus (DM). Methods: Univariate and pleiotropic analyses were performed following the discovery-replication strategy using individual-level data from 10 large-scale studies. Results: We report a potentially novel pleiotropic NOTCH2 gene, with a minor allele of rs5025718 associated with increased risks of both AD and DM. We confirm previously identified antagonistic associations of the same variants with the risks of AD and DM in the HLA and APOE gene clusters. We show multiple antagonistic associations of the same variants with AD and DM in the HLA cluster, which were not explained by the lead SNP in this cluster. Although the ɛ2 and ɛ4 alleles played a major role in the antagonistic associations with AD and DM in the APOE cluster, we identified non-overlapping SNPs in this cluster, which were adversely and beneficially associated with AD and DM independently of the ɛ2 and ɛ4 alleles. Conclusion: This study emphasizes differences and similarities in the heterogeneous genetic architectures of AD and DM, which may differentiate the pathogenic mechanisms of these diseases.
An improved reptile search algorithm based on mathematical optimization accelerator and elementary functions
Authors: Zheng Yue , Xing Cheng , Wang Jie-Sheng , Song Hao-Ming , Bao Yin-Yin , Zhang Xing-Yue
Published: June 2023

The reptile search algorithm (RSA) is a dynamic and effective meta-heuristic algorithm inspired by the behavior of crocodiles in nature and the way of hunting prey. Unlike other crawler search algorithms, it uses four novel mechanisms to update the location of the solutions, such as walking at high or on the belly, and hunting in a coordinated or cooperative manner. In this algorithm, the total number of iterations is divided into four intervals, and different position-updating strategies are used to make the algorithm easily fall into the local optimum. Therefore, an improved reptile search algorithm based on a mathematical optimization accelerator (MOA) and elementary functions is proposed to improve its search efficiency and make it not easily fall into local optimum. MOA was used to realize the switching of RSA’s four searching modes by introducing random perturbations of six elementary functions (sine function, cosine function, tangent function, arccosine function, hyperbolic secant function and hyperbolic cosecant function), four mechanisms are distinguished by random number instead of the original RSA algorithm’s inherent four mechanisms by iteration number, which increases the randomness of the algorithm and avoids falling into local optimum. The random perturbations generated by elementary functions are added to the variation trend of parameter MOA to improve the optimization accuracy of the algorithm. To verify the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm, 30 benchmark functions in CEC2017 were used for carrying out simulation experiments, and the optimization performance was compared with BAT, PSO, ChOA, MRA and SSA. Finally, two practical engineering design problems are optimized. Simulation results show that the proposed sechRSA has strong global optimization ability.
RETRACTED: A novel MAGDM-based methodology with SVNSs and applications to collaborative innovation ability training mode selection of virtual teaching and research platforms
Authors: Zhu Yinghui , Jiang Yuzhen
Published: June 2023

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
Mobility following femoral neck fracture surgery: Does surgical treatment affect outcome?
Authors: McShane Sarah , McCabe Elaine , French Helen , Hand Eilis , Gilsenan Deirdre , Hynes Orlagh , Bisseru Abishekar , Glynn Aaron
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND:

Hip fractures are a life changing injury for many; often patients sustaining a hip fracture do not regain their pre-injury function. Early rehabilitation improves patient outcomes (e.g. Mobility, independence & function).

OBJECTIVES:

The aim of this study was to investigate whether patients with hip fracture progressed differently depending on their surgery type, specifically whether arthroplasty or internal fixation (IF) was employed as part of the surgical management.

METHODS:

A prospective audit was completed on hip fracture patients presenting to our unit between October 2019 and October 2020 who received surgical intervention for their fracture. The audit collected data on patient outcomes, specifically Timed Up and Go scores (TUG), Discharge destination and Cumulative Ambulatory Scores. The study group comprised 89 patients with femoral neck fractures (60 females, 29 males). The average age was 77 (range 50–96) years. Sixty-nine patients were managed with an arthroplasty, 20 patients were managed with IF.

RESULTS:

Results from this audit highlighted that at discharge, TUG scores had improved in both groups with the arthroplasty group completing their TUG in a mean of 46 seconds (median 39 seconds) and the IF group in a mean of 55.7 seconds (median 46 seconds). Eleven (55%) of the patients treated with IF were discharged home directly, while 26 (38%) of the patients treated with an arthroplasty were discharged home directly. Hip fracture patients treated with arthroplasty had lower functional ability on day one post-operatively based on the CAS. Patients treated with arthroplasty showed greater improvement in function and mobility at the time of discharge when compared to the IF group. A greater proportion of the IF group were discharged directly home (55% vs 38%) and able to receive any ongoing rehabilitation as an outpatient while a greater portion of the arthroplasty group required further inpatient rehabilitation (35% vs 48%).

CONCLUSION:

This audit indicated that irrespective of surgical intervention (Arthroplasty or IR) there is little difference in patient outcomes in the post-operative period.
An examination of the operative and post-operative management of trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis in Ireland
Authors: Carr Emma , Spirtos Michelle
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND:

The trapeziometacarpal or first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is the second most common joint affected in osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand. Surgical intervention may be required when conservative measures fail to alleviate symptoms.

OBJECTIVE:

To investigate operative and post-operative management of trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis in Ireland.

METHODS:

An on-line Qualtrics survey was used to determine practice patterns of hand surgeons and therapists including surgical technique, patterns of referral to therapy, treatment protocol and perceived pain impact.

RESULTS:

Twenty surgeon’s responses were received. Trapeziectomy with Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition (LRTI) was the most common procedure for all stages of arthritis for sedentary and manual patients. Sixty seven percent ( n = 18) stated they perform an additional procedure if stage IV arthritis is present. Eighty percent ( n = 16) stated they would perform an additional procedure for MCP joint hyperextension. There were 28 therapist responses. Almost all respondents indicated that patients are initially casted post-surgery with 88% ( n = 24) indicating they remain casted for 1-2 weeks. A rigid long thumb spica and neoprene splint are most commonly used. The commencement of exercises differed between respondents and surgical procedures. All participants stated that pain is an issue in the rehabilitation of these patients.

CONCLUSIONS:

There was consistency in the surgical procedure choice. The stage of arthritis and functional level of the patient was not found to be an important factor for choosing this procedure. There is some consensus for post-operative casting and splinting but more variability in terms of exercise prescription. Pain is a factor to consider post-operatively.
Recruiting participants for ergonomic research using self-reported stature and body mass
Authors: Kılıç Halil , Vledder Gerbera , Yao Xinhe , Elkhuizen Willemijn S. , Song Yu , Vink Peter
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND: A valid distribution of key anthropometric parameters among participants is often a perquisite of ergonomics research. OBJECTIVE: In this paper, we investigated the accuracy of self-reported stature and body mass of the population in the Netherlands. METHODS: Data from 4 experiments was synthesized where in each experiment, participants self-reported their stature and body mass prior to being measured, of which they were not notified before. RESULTS: Statistical analysis of 249 records indicated that on average, participants overreported their stature by 1.31 cm and underreported their mass by 1.45 kg. This is especially true for people with a BMI≥25. CONCLUSION: Two models were proposed to adjust the self-reported stature and body mass for ergonomic researchers in a survey or recruitment. Limitations in using the models are highlighted as well.
Tailored support for preparing employees with cancer to return to work: Recognition and gaining new insights in an open atmosphere
Authors: Tiedtke Corine M. , Blonk Roland W.B. , Van Rhenen Willem , Van Egmond Martine P. , Joosen Margot C.W.
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND: A considerable number of cancer survivors face difficulties in returning to work (RTW). More insight is needed on how to support employees shortly after cancer treatment and help them make the transition back to work. OBJECTIVE: To gain an in-depth understanding of how and under what circumstances a Cancer & Work Support (CWS) program, which assists sick-listed employees with cancer in preparing their RTW, works. METHODS: A qualitative design was used, inspired by Grounded Theory and Realist Evaluation components. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with RTW professionals (N = 8) and employees with cancer (N = 14). Interview themes covered experiences with CWS, active elements, and impeding and facilitating factors. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed by multiple researchers for contextual factors, active mechanisms, and the outcomes experienced. RESULTS: Respondents experienced the support as human centered, identifying two characteristics: ‘Involvement’ (‘how’ the support was offered), and ‘Approach’ (‘what’ was offered). Four themes were perceived as important active elements: 1) open connection and communication, 2) recognition and attention, 3) guiding awareness and reflection, and 4) providing strategies for coping with the situation. Variation in the experiences and RTW outcomes, appeared to be related to the personal, medical and environmental context. CONCLUSION: Both professionals and employees really appreciated the CWS because it contributed to RTW after cancer. This research shows that not only ‘what’ RTW professionals do, but also ‘how’ they do it, is important for meaningful RTW support. A good relationship in an open and understanding atmosphere can contribute to the receptiveness (of employees) for cancer support.
Modern Threats to the Financial and Economic Security of Aerospace Enterprises
Authors:   National Aerospace University ", Likhonosova Ganna ,   Kharkiv Aviation Institute",   , Ukraine, Zieiniiev Tieimur ,   National Aerospace University "Kharkiv Aviation Institute", Ukraine
Published: June 2023

The study provides an analysis of modern challenges and conditions in which Ukrainian business operates during hostilities, and their impact on accounting and tax activities. An analysis of laws and regulatory documents developed by the state for the functioning and improvement of the situation of enterprises affected by hostilities was carried out. Scientific publications and monographic editions, magazine articles and materials of scientific and practical conferences became the methodological basis of the research. Content analysis of scientific periodicals was used during the research; comparative critical analysis of existing approaches and methods of analysis of financial stability and tax burden; analysis of economic activity of enterprises in the aerospace industry; statistical methods of analysis. The main hypothesis of the study was the assumption of the possibility of restoring the country's production potential due to the introduction of the latest accounting and tax technologies of digital transformation of Ukraine, national projects for the development of entrepreneurship, digital interaction platforms for business relocation assistance. Using the example of an enterprise belonging to the aviation industry, the influence of social and behavioral challenges on the accounting and tax activities of this enterprise, namely: on calculations with the budget, the amount of profit and on calculations of labor remuneration, was investigated. Measures to improve business promotion under martial law are proposed.
Traditional Medicolore in Dhadgaon Tehsil of Nandurbar District (Maharashtra: India)
Authors:   PG-Department of Botany, S.S.V.P.S.’s, L. K. Dr. P. R. Ghogrey Science College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India., Dhale D. A.
Published: June 2023

The Dhadgaon tehsil is predominantly tribal area. The tehsil is studded with various tribes viz., Bhil, Pawara, Dhanaka, etc. They have their way of life, dialect and beliefs. Their mediclore is traditional. They have experimented by trials and errors to develop traditional plant knowledge, which they pass down verbally generations. Information on native medicinal uses was obtained through direct field interviews with traditional healers, elder tribal men and women, heads of villages and hamlets. The importance of plant-based medicines and the application of traditional knowledge, skills, customs, and practices related to primary healthcare among tribal and rural is presented in this report, which includes 50 plants pertain to 49 genera and 32 angiospermic families. Recipes such as fresh juice, decoction, infusion, paste, powder, oil, and other recipes are utilized. They employs, various plant parts such as roots, stems, bark, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, and tubers, as well as latex.
Comparative Pharmacognostic Screening of Tribulus terrestris and Tribulus subramanyamii
Authors:   Post-Graduate, Department of Botany, SSVPS’s, L. K. Dr. P. R. Ghogrey Science College, Dhule (M.S.), India., Dhale D. A. , N. Dhawale Snehal ,   Department of Botany, Matoshri Subhadrabai Patil Arts, Science and Late Pandurang Thakare Commerce College, Manora, Dist. Washim (M.S), India.
Published: June 2023

The genus Tribulus belongs to the family Zygophyllaceae comprises approximately 25 species that grow as prostrate. This study will collect Tribulus terrestris L. and Tribulus subramanyamii P. Singh, G.S. Giri & V. Singh. and analyzed for their macroscopic, microscopic and phytochemical properties. Selected plant species were collected from three geographical locations in Maharashtra State, India. To confirm the quality and authenticity of plants, standard pharmacognostic procedures described in standard reference books were used to conduct a comparative analysis of Tribulus sps. The current study examines pharmacognostic studies on its numerous parts, such as the stem, leaf, flower and fruit. The study shows the presence of unicellular trichomes on leaf section are substantially less denser in T. subramanyamii than T. terrestris. In numerous tests for qualitative analysis of distinct Tribulus sps. phytochemical substances such as alkaloids, starch, carbohydrates, tannin, saponins, glycosides, phenol, flavonoids, and proteins were found to be present.
Macrofungi in Some Areas of Borail Reserve Forest of Dima Hasao District, Assam
Authors:   Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Botany, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, India., Jarambusa Mairingdi , Kumar Baruah Pradip ,   Professor, Department of Botany, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, India.
Published: June 2023

Macrofungi are ecologically resourceful group of organisms exists in every possible ecosystem. Borail Reserve Forest of Dima Hasao district, Assam is endowed with typical Sub tropical monsoon climate which provide adequate habitat for the growth and development of various types of vegetation as well as diverse species of macrofungi. The study attempts to assess the macrofungal diversity in certain areas of Borail Reserve Forest as it is yet to explore. The investigation was conducted in the year 2021 (June-December). Sampling was done using quadrat method each measuring 100×100m2. During the survey, a total of 21 species belonging to 15 families were encountered and identified up to species level i.e. Auriculariaceae, Clavulinaceae, Psathyrellaceae, Fomitopsidaceae, Ganodermataceae, Agaricaceae, Lyophyllaceae, Marasmiaceae, Polyporaceae, Phallaceae, Pluteaceae, Schizophyllaceae, Stereaceae, Tremellaceae and Xylariaceae. It is found that 20 species belong to basidiomycota group and only 1 species belongs to ascomycota group. However, Marasmiaceae and Polyporaceae family are found to be the most dominant family of macrofungi in the region. The inference of the study revealed the diverse treasure of macrofungi of Borail Reserve Forest. The record of macrofungi of the study gives the baseline information for the biological diversity. The significance of macrofungi is not only to balance the ecosystem dynamics but also in human diet and beneficial impact to health, which increases the need for the conservation of this valuable resource.
Curculigo Species: A Wide Spectrum Research Review
Authors:   Consultant, Traditional medicine, Tribal Health Cell, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, New Delhi, India., Chaturvedi Pratibha , Srivastava Vinita ,   Advisor, Tribal Health Cell, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, New Delhi, India.
Published: June 2023

Tropical regions of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas are rich with Curculigo species belongs to family Hypoxidaceae. There are six species are reported of Curculigo, out of which, Curculigo orchioides (Gaertn.), is the most popular medicinally used species and commonly known as ‘kali musali’. Curculigo rhizome has been used for management for different ailments including for impotency, joint pain related problems, and diarrhoea in Chinese medicine and also used as a powerful immune-modulator with aphrodisiac property in the old traditional medical system. Present review covers the various aspects of Curculigo genus such as cultivation, phytochemical, pharmacognosy and biotechnological. After reviewing the medicinal value of Curculigo species, it can be concluded that the plant having tremendous potential for wide spectrum management of enormous diseases. The bioactive compound can be isolated and characterized for giving a model system for development of new drug hence this review will be useful for new drug discovery. The molecular aspect of the review will be helpful to identify the genuine plant material, which will be further used for development of novel herbal medicines. The illustration of Biotechnological approaches will be immensely applicable to develop new protocol for micro-propagation of this valuable and extinct plant species. The new and economically feasible technique for curculigoside extraction can be developed after knowing the basic knowledge of phytochemicals of this plant and will be given a source of entrepreneurship and empowerment of tribals. The developed technology for characterization and identification of bioactive principals of Curculigo species, will be useful for herbal based pharma industry, thus this review could be a mean to attain whole picture of Curculigo genus.
Intelligent Transportation System Real-Time Tracking
Authors: Khaled Hassan , Tarek Karim , Mohamed Wafeek , Hussein Mohamed
Published: June 2023

Transportation systems, particularly bus networks, face numerous challenges stemming from uncertainty and long waiting times. These problems hinder the efficiency and effectiveness of public transportation, leading to inconveniences for commuters and suboptimal operations for transportation authorities. Uncertainty and long waiting times in transportation systems arise from various factors such as traffic congestion, unforeseen events, and inadequate information. This often leads to unpredictable bus arrival and departure times, leaving passengers waiting for extended periods at bus stops. Long waiting times not only inconvenience passengers but also discourage the use of public transportation, resulting in increased private vehicle usage, congestion, and environmental concerns. To address these issues, our project aims to develop strategies and technologies to reduce uncertainty and minimize waiting times in bus transportation systems. One approach involves leveraging intelligent transportation systems and real-time data to improve passenger experience. By integrating technologies like Global Positioning System tracking, advanced analytics, and mobile application development, passengers will have access to sufficient information to make informed decisions, reducing uncertainty and frustration associated with long waiting times.
Tinjauan Hukum Tentang Gugatan Sederhana Dalam Proses Penyelesaian Perkara Wanprestasi Atas Perjanjian Arisan Online Pada Putusan Nomor 1/Pdt.G.S/2021/PN Trt
Authors: Nurhadi Ahmad Juang
Published: June 2023

Gugatan sederhana yang dilegitimasi sejak berlakunya Peraturan Mahkamah Agung (Perma) Nomor 2 Tahun 2015 tentang Tata Cara Penyelesaian Gugatan Sedehana beserta perubahannya yang diatur di dalam Perma Nomor 4 Tahun 2019, adalah proses penyelesaian perkara wanprestasi dan perbuatan melawan hukum dengan nilai gugat materiil maksimal Rp500.000.000  yang diselesaikan dengan mekanisme persidangan dan pembuktian yang sederhana dalam jangka waktu maksimal 25 hari kerja sejak hari sidang pertama. Sistem yang tergolong baru dikenal dan diberlakukan ini masih menuai beberapa komentar seperti halnya terkait bentuk peraturan, kurangnya penjelasan, hingga tidak adanya pengaturan yang tegas tentunya dapat menjadi celah hukum. Salah satu perkara yang diadili dengan proses gugatan sederhana adalah wanprestasi atas perjanjian arisan online pada Putusan Nomor 1/Pdt.G.S/2021/PN Trt. Permasalahan penelitian ini adalah bagaimana proses penyelesaian perkara wanprestasi melalui gugatan sederhana, kesesuaian putusan dengan hukum acara gugatan sederhana, serta bagaimana akibat hukum putusan tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode hukum normatif dengan pendekatan peraturan perundang-undangan dan pendekatan kasus. Didukung dengan alat dan teknik pengumpul data berupa wawancara informan yaitu Hakim dan Panitera Pengadilan Negeri Medan guna memperkuat data penelitian. Penelitian ini berkesimpulan tidak semua perkara perdata dapat diselesaikan melalui gugatan sederhana, melainkan hanya perkara yang termasuk ruang lingkup gugatan sederhana sebagaimana diatur salam Pasal 3 dan 4 Perma Gugatan Sederhana yang didasarkan pada pemeriksaan pendahuluan. Adapun proses penyelesaian perkara gugatan sederhana pada Putusan Nomor 1/Pdt.G.S/2021/PN Trt dinilai telah sesuai dengan hukum acara gugatan sederhana dan putusan tersebut menimbulkan akibat hukum yaitu Tergugat selaku owner arisan wajib untuk memenuhi prestasinya berupa pembayaran uang arisan online.
REOPTIMALISASI PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM SAKSI PELAPOR (WHISTEBLOWER) DALAM TINDAK PIDANA KORUPSI
Authors: Yanto Andri , Hikmah Faidatul , Aqil Nabil Abduh
Published: June 2023

The protection of whistleblower witnesses (whisteblower) in handling corruption crimes is still an unresolved problem to date. Referring to the LPSK report, there was a rapid increase in the number of complaints in 2021, with the number of corruption also increasing and requiring immediate resolution. Amid the complexity of these demands, both the LPSK and the KPK have not been able to effectively provide guaranteed protection for witnesses reporting corruption crimes. As a result, there are still many cases that cause victims, whether whistleblower witnesses who died, were criminalized, or received threats and intimidation. In fact, in criminal procedural law in Indonesia, witness statements are part of valid evidence. For this reason, the government needs to increase efforts to protect whistleblower witnesses as mandated in Law No.13 of 2006 concerning Witness and Victim Protection. This research uses juridical-normative methods, and seeks to present solutions in policy making to optimize efforts to protect witnesses reporting corruption crimes in Indonesia.
COMPARISON OF BASIL LEAF EVECTIVITY WITH CUCUMBER ON BLOOD PRESSURE IN ELDERLY HYPERTENSION AT PKU MUHAMMADIYAH KOTA BOGOR CITY IN 2022
Authors: Carolin Bunga Tiara , Salsabila Shafa , Silawati Vivi
Published: June 2023

elderly. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2018 hypertension in the elderly was 55.2%. One alternative treatment is using basil leaves (Ocimum Basilicum) and cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L).  Objective: to determine the comparison of the effectiveness of basil leaves with cucumber on blood pressure in elderly hypertension. Methodology: Research using quasi-experiment with two groups pretest and posttest. Sampling using non probability sampling technique as many as 40 respondents and simple random sampling technique to determine both groups. The analysis used paired t test and independent t test: Average systolic and diastolic blood pressure pretest 147.50 / 94 mmHg and on cucumber 154.90 / 94.00 mmHg. In the posttest, it decreased in basil leaves 134.15/83.60 and cucumberp135.25 / 82.25. Obtained p-value of systolic blood pressure 0,86> ? (0.05) and r-value of diastolic blood pressure 0,49. The results of the independent t test showed no significant difference in the mean blood pressure in the intervention group given both basil and cucumber leaves. Conclusion: Cucumber jelly is more effective for reducing blood pressure for people with hypertension. Suggestion: This study is expected that patients who experience hypertension can consume cucumber jelly as an additional therapy for hypertension and it is hoped that the results of the study can be useful in dealing with high blood pressure in the elderly.
Survei dan Penyuluhan Tentang Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) di Desa Bendega, Keluarahan Tanjung Karang, Kecamatan Sekarbela, Kota Mataram
Authors: Halid Musparlin , Adriyan Suhada  , Hardani  , Bidarita Widiati  , Hollysa Andini
Published: June 2023

Penyakit menular yaitu penyakit yang dapat ditularkan dari seseorang ke seseorang lainnya melalui perantara ataupun tidak, salah satunya penyakit yang bisa menularkan melalui perantara yaitu penyakit yang disebabkan oleh virus ataupun plasmodium melalui perantara nyamuk yaitu penyakit malaria dan penyakit Demam berdarah Dengue (DBD). Metode yang digunakan yaitu melakukan penyuluhan pada kegiatan ini adalah dengan survei dan ceramah dengan melibatkan 10 mahasiswa di Desa Bendega, Tanjung Karang, Sekarbela, Kota Mataram. Hasil penyuluhan menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 2 keluarga yang pernah mengalami DBD. Keadaan lingkungan sekitar rumah warga masih belum kondusif dan diperlukan penanganan yang lebih intensif. Perhatian dari pemerintah daerah sangat diperlukan mengingat pentingnya pencegahan dan penanggulangan prevalensi DBD di Lingkungan Bendega
KEGIATAN PENYULUHAN DAN PEMERIKSAAN KESEHATAN PADA ANAK
Authors: Halid Musparlin , Pauzan  , Beny Binarto Budi Susilo  , Rizal Pratama Adi Putra  , Uswatun Hasanah  , Yan Reiza Permana  , Alfisahrin  , Hardani  , Adriyan Suhada  , Wulan Ratia Ratulangi
Published: June 2023

Di SMP Islam Iwan Bongkol Kopang adalah sering terdapat siswa- siswi yang menderita diare, kemudian lokasi sekolah yang tidak bersih, kurangnya perhatian siswa-siswi terhadap kebersihan, siswa-siswi belum pernah mendapatkan penyuluhan tentang PHBS dan pemeriksaan kesehatan. pemeriksaan golongan darah menggunakan kartu pemeriksaan golongan darah. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada November sampai dengan Desember 2022 di SMP Islam Iwan Bongkol Kopang yang diadakan oleh dosen dan mahasiswa Politeknik Medica Farma Husada Mataram. Siswa-siswi yang mengikuti kegiatan ini sebanyak 35 orang. Pemeriksaan golongan darah ABO dilakukan untuk menentukan jenis golongan darah pada manusia. Penentuan golongan darah ABO pada umumnya dengan menggunakan metode   Slide. Metode ini didasarkan   pada prinsip reaksi antara aglutinogen (antigen) pada permukaan eritrosit dengan aglutinin yang terdapat dalam serum/plasma yang membentuk aglutinasi atau gumpalan
Investigation of Taxonomic Relationship and Effect of Seasonal Temperature Changes Based on Protein Profiles of Fishes From Beyşehir, Suğla Lakes and Dam Apa
Authors: ARSLAN Emine , GÜLBAHÇE MUTLU Elif
Published: June 2023

Besides traditional methods based on morphological characters, electrophoretic methods such as SDS-PAGE are preferred by taxonomists to make the right decision in the species identification process. In addition, the effect of environmental factors, such as pH, salinity, heat, and temperature on protein profiles are essential in various studies. In this study, we aimed to determine the degree of relationship in some fish species, such as Squalius lepidus, Cyprinus carpio, Carassius gibelio, Pseudophoxinus anatolicus, Tinca tinca, Alburnus orontis, Scardinius erythrophthalmus, Capoeta capoeta, Vimba vimba, Sander lucioperca living in Beyşehir, Suğla lakes and Apa Dam by SDS-PAGE method, and to examine seasonal differences by evaluating the effect of hot/cold water on protein profiles in fish. Although there were common major protein bands in all fish species studied, the presence of species-specific minor protein bands led to the separation of the species. The same fish species distributed in different lakes and dams were different both in minor bands, and changes in protein profiles were observed consequently on the same fish species synthesizing different proteins in different seasons. The data obtained from this study can contribute to systematic classification studies of fish.
Thinking through generated writing
Authors: Bunz Mercedes
Published: June 2023

This article returns to the release of ChatGPT to study the mechanics of Large Language Models (LLMs) and to counterpose them against established theories of language and writing. Its aim is to explore the hypothesis that ‘generated writing’ is “the beginning of new writing”, a writing that has its own cultural logic and tendencies. To show this, the article revisits philosophical theories of writing, in particular those of Jacques Derrida and André Leroi-Gourhan, and reads them in light of the computational methods of LLMs to understand in what way ‘generated writing’ diverges from the writing we have known before.
A guide for developing comprehensive systems biology maps of disease mechanisms: planning, construction and maintenance
Authors: Mazein Alexander , Acencio Marcio Luis , Balaur Irina , Rougny Adrien , Welter Danielle , Niarakis Anna , Ramirez Ardila Diana , Dogrusoz Ugur , Gawron Piotr , Satagopam Venkata , Gu Wei , Kremer Andreas , Schneider Reinhard , Ostaszewski Marek
Published: June 2023

As a conceptual model of disease mechanisms, a disease map integrates available knowledge and is applied for data interpretation, predictions and hypothesis generation. It is possible to model disease mechanisms on different levels of granularity and adjust the approach to the goals of a particular project. This rich environment together with requirements for high-quality network reconstruction makes it challenging for new curators and groups to be quickly introduced to the development methods. In this review, we offer a step-by-step guide for developing a disease map within its mainstream pipeline that involves using the CellDesigner tool for creating and editing diagrams and the MINERVA Platform for online visualisation and exploration. We also describe how the Neo4j graph database environment can be used for managing and querying efficiently such a resource. For assessing the interoperability and reproducibility we apply FAIR principles.