bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Biomineralization Conundrum of Calcified Extraradicular Deposits on the Apical Root Surface of Teeth: A Case Report
Authors: Álvarez-Vásquez José Luis
Published: October 2023

Background:

Calcified extraradicular deposits on the apical root surface of teeth (CEDARST) are rarely seen in the dental field, compared with dental calculus deposits, which are very frequent. However, the exact biomineralization process of this entity has remained unclear until now.

Objective:

To report a case of an exuberant calcified extraradicular deposit on the apical root surface of an anterior tooth with apical periodontitis and propose for the first time some potential mechanisms involved in this pathological mineralization, and thereby suggest directions for future research.

Case Presentation:

In brief, a root-canal-treated canine displaying a radiographic periapical radiolucency was treated, and the sinus tract persisted despite root canal retreatment in which high endodontic standards were maintained. Endodontic surgery was performed, and the curettage of the pathologic tissue revealed an exuberant calculus-like material attached to the outer root surface, around the exit of the apical foramen. Two-year follow-up radiography revealed complete bone healing, and the patient´s tooth was asymptomatic and functional.

Conclusion:

The development of CEDARST seems to depend on a fine synergic control exerted by specific microorganisms (mainly bacteria) on this pathological mineralization, as well as on the local chemical microenvironment of the apical lesion of the affected tooth. Microbial implications and inhibitors of mineralization seem to play a dominant role in CEDARST biomineralization.
Trans-Sinus Implant using TTPHIL-ALL-TILT
®Technique as an alternative to Sinus lifts: A Technical Description and Case Series
Authors: Nag P Venkat Ratna , Puppala Sarika , Roy Manisha
Published: October 2023

Background:

Severe atrophy of the maxillary ridge and extended maxillary sinus pneumatisation limits the treatment options available for rehabilitating patients with teeth missing in the posterior maxilla. Sinus lifts followed by bone grafting have become the norm for rehabilitating such patients. Nonetheless, sinus lift procedures can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and uneconomical, especially if patients are in need of immediate function.

Objective:

This case series describes a unique combination of placing trans-sinus implants using the TTPHIL-ALL-TILT
® technique for treating patients with the atrophied posterior maxilla.

Methods:

Three different clinical situations have been described where the trans-sinus placement of implants using the TTPHIL-ALL-TILT
® technique was done for managing atrophied posterior maxilla. The first case was that of a single tooth missing in the posterior maxilla, the second of multiple posterior tooth missing (distal extension, partially edentulous condition) and the third being that of a completely edentulous maxilla. The implants were placed in a flapless tilted manner along with double bi-cortical engagement through the maxillary sinus.

Results and Discussion:

Following prosthetic rehabilitation, clinical reviews were performed after 6 months. In all cases, implant stability was manually checked and no pathological symptoms or signs were recovered at any follow-up visit.

Conclusion:

Trans-sinus implants using the TTPHIL-ALL-TILT
® technique prove to be a good choice to rehabilitate these three clinical scenarios. All three patients were extremely satisfied with the treatment outcome. This could very well become a convenient treatment alternative to sinus lift procedures.
Dental Amalgam from the Past to the Present: Utilization among Ministry of Health Dental Clinics in the Makkah Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: AlAhdal Ali , Aboalshamat Khalid , Hamdoon Anas , Almakrami Haider , Alkahtani Mohammed , Al-Ansari Mohammad , Alahdal Alawi , Al-Idaroos Mohammed , Munshi Majdi , Ghazi Ruba , Basudan Thuraya , Al-Ahdal Esraa , Makkawi Mazen , Mahfouz Ammar , Mohammed Nizar
Published: October 2023

Background:

Amalgam fillings were invented and introduced to dentistry in France and England during the 1800s. It has since become one of the most reliable dental filling materials to treat dental caries. Dental amalgam contains approximately 50% elemental mercury, a source of occupational exposure among dental personnel and non-occupational exposure among patients.

Objective:

This study describes the use of dental amalgam in Makkah region dental clinics as a direct restorative material compared to composite and glass ionomer cement.

Methods:

This longitudinal retrospective study included 335 dental clinics in Makkah and Jeddah, the two largest cities in the Makkah region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Annual statistical data were obtained from the Directorate of Dentistry, Makkah and Jeddah Health Affairs, Ministry of Health. Data related to the restorative materials used (composite, glass ionomer cement (GIC), and amalgam) were counted for 11 years starting from 2009 to 2019 for Makkah city, and the restorative materials used (composite, GIC, and amalgam) from 2018 to the first quarter of 2021 for Jeddah city.

Results:

There was a slight increase in the number of amalgam restorations in Makkah from 2009 (37.15%) to 2011 (43.52%), followed by a gradual decrease until 2019 (1.39%). In Jeddah, there was a slight increase in amalgam restorations from 2018 (9.39%) to 2019 (11.03%). However, the use of amalgam restorations reduced sharply in 2020 (3.27%) and in the first quarter of 2021 (3.53%).

Conclusion:

There is a recognizable decreased trend in amalgam utilization in the Makkah region. Amalgam use is being phased down despite the lack of official regulation on its use.
Agricultural exploitation and physiographic location in the availability of nutrients to the soil of Diyala Governorate
Authors: Radhi Jubier Amal , Thabit Ail Mustafa
Published: October 2023

The study area was chosen to include three physiographic sites on the Diyala River, as it is located in the village of Umm Al-Azam between longitudes 33.71785 east and latitudes 44.6185 north. There are four pedons in each A physiographic unit, two of which are in cultivated sites and the other two are in unexploited agricultural sites, so the total of the studied pedons is twelve. The results of laboratory analysis showed that the lowest content of available nitrogen for the cultivated sites was in the soils of river levees and the highest content in the soils of the river basins, while in the abandoned soil sites, it was the lowest content in the soils of the river basins and the highest content in the soils of depressions, and that the variance of the available nitrogen content in the soils of the cultivated pedons sites was moderate. The results indicated that the available phosphorous content in the sites of cultivated pedons soils ranged between 17.25 – 40.24 mg kg-1 as it was the lowest content in river levee and the highest in the depressions soils, while the available phosphorous content in the soils of the abandoned pedons sites ranged between 19.19 - 43.00 mg kg-1 as it was the lowest content in river basins and the highest content in depressions soils, while the variance of phosphorus in the cultivated soils pedons was of slight variation available. The available potassium content in the soils of the planted pedons sites ranged between 175.60 - 255.17 mg kg-1 , as it was the lowest content in the river levee and the highest in the soils of the river basins. The available potassium content in the soils of the abandoned pedons sites ranged between 170.64 - 257.45 mg kg-1 , where the lowest content of the available potassium was in the river levee soils, and the highest was in the depressions soils. Also, the variance of the available potassium in the pedons' soils was very little. As for the effect of the interaction between agricultural exploitation and physiographic sites and horizons in the characteristics of the study area, the results of the statistical analysis indicated that all study indicators represented by sites, type of use, horizons and their interactions did not have a significant effect of increasing nitrogen in the soil of the study area, as well as phosphorous and potassium. Keywords: N, P, K, nutrients, physiographic location, agricultural exploitation.
Screening, Identification and Production of L-asparagine from Lactobacillus
reuteri of Healthy Mother Milk
Authors: Hussein Hassan Zaman , Hamied Mahdi Likaa , Ghadban Auda Ibtesam
Published: October 2023

Human breast milk (HBM) may benefit Lactobacillus reuteri, a probiotic strain
isolated from a mother's breast milk. It has been shown to inhibit pathogen growth,
modulate the immune system, and have strong anti-inflammatory effects. This
study aimed to isolate and screen Lactobacillus reuteri for L-asparagine production.
Lactobacillus reuteri were grown in submerged fermentation and liquid media and
used for secondary screening by the Nesslerization method. The isolates were
identified based on morphological, cultural, and biochemical tests and API 50 to
identify Lactobacillus reuteri. According to the findings, L-asparaginase isolated
from bacteria showed positive L-asparaginase activity on a modified medium using
phenol red as an indicator dye. However, bacterial isolates showed the highest
enzyme activity, exhibiting a pink zone of hydrolysis of around 7.0 cm after 48h.
and 4.92 IU/mg of specific activity. These results illustrated the importance of these
isolates to produce and control L-asparagine for biomedical production in the future.
Keywords: Lactobacillus reuteri, L-asparagine, L-asparaginase
Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines on Sperm Quality: Systematic Review
Authors: Li Guanjian , Zhang Rongqiu , Song Bing , Wang Chao , Shen Qunshan , He Xiaojin , Cao Yunxia
Published: October 2023

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has triggered a global public health crisis of unprecedented proportions. SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is a highly effective strategy for preventing infections and severe COVID-19 outcomes. Although several studies have concluded that COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to affect fertility, concerns have arisen regarding adverse events, including the potential impact on fertility; these concerns are plagued by limited and inconsistent evidence.

Objective

This review aims to provide a recent assessment of the literature on the impact of COVID-19 vaccines on male sperm quality. The possible impact of COVID-19 vaccines on fertility potential was also examined to draw a clearer picture and to evaluate the effects of COVID-19 on male reproductive health.

Methods

PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane databases were searched from their inception to October 2023. Eligible studies included articles reporting SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and human semen quality and fertility, as well as the impact of vaccination on assisted reproductive technology treatment outcomes. The quality of cohort studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, and the quality of cross-sectional studies was assessed using the quality evaluation criteria recommended by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The systematic review followed PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines.

Results

The initial literature search yielded 4691 records by searching 5 peer-reviewed databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane). Finally, 24 relevant studies were selected for our study. There were evident research inequalities at the regional level, with the United States and Western European countries contributing 38% (9/24) of the studies, Middle Eastern countries contributing 38% (9/24), China accounting for 21% (5/24), and Africa and South America accounting for none. Nonetheless, the overall quality of the included studies was generally good. Our results demonstrated that serious side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine are extremely rare, and men experience few problems with sperm parameters or reproductive potential after vaccination.

Conclusions

On the basis of the studies published so far, the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for male reproductive health. Obviously, vaccination is a wise option rather than experience serious adverse symptoms of viral infections. These instances of evidence may help reduce vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccination coverage, particularly among reproductive-age couples. As new controlled trials and prospective cohort studies with larger sample sizes emerge, the possibility of a negative effect of the COVID-19 vaccine on sperm quality must be further clarified.
Changes in gut microbiota in patients with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease
Authors: Komarytsia O.Y. , Radchenko O.M. , Moskva K.A. , Borovets M.O.
Published: October 2023

Background. Modern science considers changes in the gut microbiota as a pathogenetic factor in the development of many di­seases, including metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and liver steatosis. Although dysbiosis is present at every stage of fatty liver disease, typical signs have not been identified separately for MAFLD that determines the relevance and expedien­cy of our research. This investigation purposed to evaluate the state of the gut microbiota in patients with MAFLD. Materials and methods. In total, 19 patients were observed. Among them, 14 had metabolic syndrome and MAFLD and 5 were without metabolic syndrome with intact liver. These two groups differed significantly only in body mass index, had similar gender-age distribution, blood pressure, parameters of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. Metagenomic analysis of the intestinal microbiome was performed by polymerase chain reaction in a certified laboratory in addition to standard cli­nical and laboratory examinations. Patients were treated and exa­mined according to regulatory documents and the Declaration of Helsinki. Digital results were processed statistically, the level of significance was p < 0.05. Results. In patients with MAFLD, the changes in the gut microbiota began already at the stage of steatosis. They manifested by an increase in the total bacterial mass by a third, a lower number of obligate strains (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Akkermansia muciniphila) and an increased content of opportunistic pathogens (Сlostridium perfringens, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, enterоpathogenic Escherichia coli, Shigella, Proteus, Salmonella) in contrast to patients with an intact liver. The bulk of bacterial DNA were DNA of Bacteroidetes (50.66 % compared to intact liver; Δ = +8.29 %) and Firmicutes (31.97 ± 3.19 %; Δ = –10.87 %) and Actinobacteria DNA (Δ = +40.41 %) made up 7.47 ± 2.69 %. Changes in the metagenomic status of the gut microbiota are associated with body weight, systemic blood circulation, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. Conclusions. Alterations in the gut microbiota with an increase in total bacterial mass, a lower number of obligate and increased amount of opportunistic strains already at the stage of steatosis have been shown to correlate with the development and progression of fatty liver disease due to metabolic effects.
Margaret Atwood as a Feminist
Authors: Devi Dr. Anita
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Margaret Atwood was born in 1939 in Ottawa, Ontario. When she was seven years old, her family moved to Toronto. Her father, an entomologist and professor of zoology, studied tree-dwelling insects. Atwood's passion for Canada's wilderness is present in most of her writings. Atwood is famous for the outspoken feminism in her books. From her first novel, The Edible Woman, to the dark masterpiece, The Handmaid's Tale (1985), which cemented her international reputation, Atwood demonstrated deeply concerned with the constraints society places on women and the facades they adopt in response. . The Handmaid's Tale, which Atwood refuses to call "science fiction", depicts a society in which women are stripped of all rights except those to marry, run a household, and reproduce. After The Handmaid's Tale made Atwood an international celebrity, she wrote a series of novels dealing with relationships between women, including Cat's Eye (1988) and The Robber Bride (1993). In 1992, she published Good Bones, short, witty articles about women's body parts and the limitations that have been placed on them throughout history. Atwood explores the historical role of women in other works including her famous poetry collections, the Journals of Susanna Moodie (1970) and her novel Alias Grace (1996). Both recreate the lives of famous feminism women in Canadian history.
Optimizing Software Development: A Comparative Study of Python and R for Enhanced Efficiency and Quality
Authors: Chavan Parth , Kadam Atharv , Mistry Krishna
Published: October 2023

Abstract: The constantly changing and evolving realm of software development requires incessant improvement to meet the growing demand for effective top-quality solutions. The main objective of this paper is to present an encompassing comparative analysis of Python and R programming languages which will be focusing on the software efficiency and features through the use of several algorithms. This paper attempts to delve into these languages and understand their weaknesses and strengths in order to provide professionals to make abreast decisions. The results of this comparative analysis are intended to give decisionmakers, data scientists and computer scientists a useful understanding of the pros and cons of R and Python in different scenarios related to software efficiency and development.
Kesejahteraan psikologis dan mekanisme pertahanan pada anak dengan orang tua bercerai
Authors: Aulia Putri Regina , Prabowo Adhyatman
Published: October 2023

Abstrak. This research was conducted to determine the relationship between psychological well-being and the use of defense mechanism's in young adults whose parents are divorced. This research uses a quantitative research design with a correlational approach. The research subjects were early adult children (18-25 years) with divorced parents, using the Accidental Sampling technique with 105 respondents. The instruments in this research are the psychological well-being Scale and the Defense Style Questionnaire. Data analysis uses Pearson correlation and Spearman rank. The results showed that psychological well-being and self-defense mechanism's (immature) were negatively significant with a value of p=0.005 and R=- 0.271. The higher a person's psychological well-being, the lower the use of defense mechanism's that are classified as immature.
Kata Kunci: Child of divorce, defense mechanism, psychological well-being
Kritik Sosial dalam Animasi Tekotok: Analisis Wacana Kritis Van Dijk
Authors: Khairiah Iffah , Prihatini Arti
Published: October 2023

Youtube merupakan salah satu platform media sosial yang dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat Indonesia sebagai tempat penyampaian kritik dan saran terhadap kesenjangan sosial yang terdapat dilingkungan sekitar. Ide tersebut digunakan oleh salah satu Kreator Youtube animasi Tekotok dalam mengungkapkan kritikanya terhadap kesenjangan sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi kritik sosial yang terkandung dalam animasi youtube Tekotok. Teori yang digunakan adalah Analisis Wacana Kritis (AWK) Van Dijk, dengan metode analisi data kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kritik sosial dalam animasi youtube Tekotok terwujud dalam bentuk kategori leksikon dan konteks sosial. Pada kategori leksikol ditemukan penggunaan kata vulgar yang terdiri dari pakaian dalam, aktivitas seksual, ketelanjangan.  Selanjutnya ditemukan penggunaan metafora yang terdiri dari  kekerasan seksual, penyimpangan seksual, kasus korupsi, kesehatan, politik dan ekonomi. Sedangkan dalam konteks sosial  diperoleh temuan mengenai hukum dan kekerasan, politik, kesehatan, dan sosial. Oleh karena itu, penggunaan media sosial youtube sebagai salah satu platform penyampaian kritik dengan menggunakan animasi yang diselingin unsur kritis namun jenaka, dapat mudah diterima oleh masyarakat dari berbagai kalangan, dan pesan yang ingin disampaikan Kreator dapat terserap secara menyuluruh.
 
YouTube is one of the social media platforms utilized by Indonesians as a place to convey criticism and suggestions for social inequality in the surrounding environment. The idea is used by one of the creators of Tekotok animation in expressing his criticism of social inequality. This research aims to identify social criticism contained in Tekotok's YouTube animation. The theory used is Van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis (AWK), with qualitative data analysis methods. The results showed that social criticism in Tekotok youtube animation is realized in the form of lexicon categories and social context. In the lexicon category, there is the use of vulgar words consisting of underwear, sexual activity, and nudity.  Furthermore, it was found the use of metaphors consisting of sexual violence, sexual perversion, corruption cases, health, politics, and economics. Meanwhile, in the social context, findings were obtained regarding law and violence, politics, health, and society. Therefore, the use of YouTube social media as a platform for delivering criticism using animation with critical but humorous elements can be easily accepted by people from various circles, and the message that the creator wants to convey can be absorbed thoroughly.
Peran wanita Arab Saudi dalam Perubahan Model Abaya Pasca Reformasi Mohamed bin Salman
Authors: Koto Nadaa Febian , Priyoyudanto Febri
Published: October 2023

Setiap negara memiliki standar yang berbeda dalam berpakaian sehingga fashion memiliki keterkaitan erat dengan budaya yang dapat mendeskripsikan negara tersebut. Fashion bukan sekedar untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari sebagai aksesoris pelengkap, namun dapat menjadi ciri khas seseorang saat mengekspresikan diri mereka. Di Arab Saudi terdapat peraturan yang menetapkan gaya berpakaian atau fashion bagi perempuan dengan standar femininitas yang mereka miliki. Hal inilah yang tentunya menjadi perhatian bagi para wanita di Arab Saudi ketika mereka mengenakan pakaian sehari-hari. Topik artikel ini akan membahas tentang peran wanita Arab Saudi yang dapat memengaruhi perubahan model Abaya pasca reformasi yang dilakukan oleh Mohamed bin Salman. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kepustakaan berdasarkan data sumber data literatur. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat perbedaan antara model Abaya sebelum reformasi Mohamed bin Salman dan sesudah reformasi Mohamed bin Salman, perbedaan tersebut terlihat dari model Abaya yang semakin beragam dan mengutamakan fungsi pakai bagi setiap wanita Arab yang memakai Abaya tersebut.
 
Every country has different standards of dressing, which makes fashion closely related to culture and can describe a country. Fashion is not merely about fulfilling daily needs as complementary accessories but can also become a distinctive feature when individuals express themselves. In Saudi Arabia, there are regulations that define the dressing style or fashion for women based on the femininity standards they adhere to. This is, of course, a matter of concern for women in Saudi Arabia when they wear everyday clothing. The topic of this article will discuss the role of Saudi Arabian women that can influence the changes in Abaya models post the reforms carried out by Mohammed bin Salman. This research adopts a literature study method based on data from literary sources. The results of this study show that there are differences between Abaya models before and after Mohammed bin Salman's reforms, as evidenced by the increasingly diverse and functional Abaya models for every Arab woman who wears them.
Pengaruh Elemen Visual terhadap Ketertarikan Khalayak Sasaran terhadap Karakter Fiksi menggunakan Pendekatan Mise-En-Scene pada Video Game Trailer ‘Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker’
Authors: Atsabit Muhammad Fikrul Hadi , Irfansyaha Irfansyaha
Published: October 2023

Final Fantasy XIV dirilis pada tahun 2010 dan menerima banyak kritik dan dianggap sebagai sebuah video gim online yang gagal pada waktu itu. Dirilis kembali pada tahun 2013 dengan nama Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn dan telah sukses hingga merilis expansion terakhirnya yang berjudul Endwalker yang membuat jumlah pemain Final Fantasy XIV melonjak drastis setelah dikeluarkannya video game trailer pada bulan Februari dan Mei tahun 2021. Video game trailer menampilkan gambaran dari video gim dan memberikan penonton ekspektasi apa yang akan mereka dapatkan pada saat bermain salah satu caranya yaitu dengan menampilkan karakter yang berkaitan dengan narasi dari video gim menggunakan elemen visual yang bertujuan untuk menarik calon pemain. Artikel ini akan menganalisis faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi ketertarikan khalayak sasaran terhadap suatu video gim melalui visualisasi desain karakter yang ditampilkan. Metode analisis konten digunakan untuk membedah video game trailer menggunakan pendekatan mise-en-scene, The Mixed Emotions and Character Appeal (MECA) Model dan kemudian dianalisa menggunakan pendekatan mean value. Penggunaan MECA model sendiri sudah memberikan hasil bahwa desain karakter sangat mempengaruhi pemain dalam menikmati sebuah narasi dan ketertarikan mereka terhadap karakter fiksi. Penelitian ini juga membuktikan bahwa penerapan mise-en-scene yang tepat juga mempengaruhi persepsi ketertarikan terhadap karakter fiksi.
 
Final Fantasy XIV was released in 2010 and received a lot of criticism and was considered a failed online video game at that time. It was released back in 2013 under the name Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and was successful until the release of its last expansion entitled Endwalker which made the number of Final Fantasy XIV players soar after the release of the video game trailer in February and May 2021. The video game trailer shows an overview of video games and giving viewers expectations of what they will get when playing, one way is to display characters related to the narrative of the video game using visual elements that aim to attract potential players. This article will analyze what factors affect the target audience's interest in a video game through the visualization of the character designs displayed throughout the video game trailer. Content analysis method is used to dissect video game trailers using the mise-en-scene approach, The Mixed Emotions and Character Appeal (MECA) Model and then analyzed using the mean value approach. The use of the MECA model itself has resulted in the character design greatly influencing the players' enjoyment of a narrative and their interest in fictional characters. This research also proves that the application of the right mise-en-scene also influences the perception of attraction towards fictional characters.
Kajian Organologi pada Alat Musik Seruling Bambu dalam Pertunjukan Kesenian di Desa Tebat Ijuk
Authors: Sari Ayuthia Mayang , Pratama Olan Yogha
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini mengkaji proses pembuatan alat musik seruling bambu di desa Tebat Ijuk kecamatan Depati VII kabupaten Kerinci. Seruling Bambu merupakan alat musik tradisional dengan suara yang unik dan pada awalnya dimainkan secara individu oleh masyarakat yang berprofesi sebagai petani. Dalam perkembangannya seruling bambu dijadikan pertunjukan kesenian berbentuk ensambel musik tradisional. Saat ini tidak banyak masyarakat desa Tebat ijuk dan generasi muda yang mengetahui proses pembuatan alat musik ini. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk membedah mengenai bahan, proses serta teknik yang digunakan dalam pembuatan alat musik seruling bambu.  Penelitian ini memakai pendekatan kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif dalam menjelaskan proses pembuatan seruling bambu dan menggunakan kajian organologi sebagai landasan dalam menganalisa objek tersebut. Hasil penelitian didasarkan pada teori teknis organologi yang terdapat didalamnya pengukuran alat musik, pendeskripsian, penggambaran serta teknik pembuatannya. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini bahwa proses pembuatan alat musik seruling bambu masih menggunakan teknik tradisional dalam penggunaan bahan, alat dan metode pembuatannya untuk menghasilkan suara seruling bambu yang nantinya dapat digunakan dalam pertunjukan kesenian seruling bambu.
 
This research examines the process of making bamboo flute musical instruments in Tebat Ijuk village, Depati VII sub-district, and Kerinci district. The bamboo flute is a traditional musical instrument with a unique sound that was originally played individually by people who worked as farmers. In its development, bamboo flutes were used as performing arts in the form of traditional music ensembles. Currently, not many residents of Tebat Ijuk village and the younger generation know the process of making this musical instrument. The aim of this research is to dissect the materials, processes, and techniques used in making bamboo flute musical instruments. This research uses a qualitative, descriptive approach in explaining the process of making bamboo flutes and uses organological studies as a basis for analyzing this object. The research results are based on the technical theory of organology, which includes the measurement of musical instruments, descriptions, depictions, and manufacturing techniques. The conclusion from this research is that the process of making bamboo flute musical instruments still uses traditional techniques, both in the use of materials, tools, and manufacturing methods, to produce bamboo flute sounds that can later be used in bamboo flute art performances.
Uncovering the Representation of Indonesian Culture: An Analysis of Marjan Syrup Advertisement
Authors: Sihombing Lambok Hermanto
Published: October 2023

The efforts to preserve the culture could be done in various ways. Advertisement is one of them. This study aims to analyze the advertisement of Marjan syrup, one of the popular Indonesian syrups that not only attempts to attract customers but also introduce Indonesian culture. To examine how Marjan syrup represents Indonesian culture, the object of the study was taken from @Iklanesia HD YouTube channel entitled “Iklan Sirup Marjan-Tari Betawi dan Sepatu Roda”. The author applies a qualitative approach by finding the dataset through literary works. The author utilizes the concept of Advertisement Kia Brandt and Representation from Stuart Hall to analyze how the Marjan syrup advertisement attempts to represent Indonesian culture especially Betawi culture. The findings show that there are several signs of Betawi culture shown in this advertisement. The representation of Betawi culture could be seen through the existence of Ondel-ondel, trumpet, coconut flower (kembang kelape), and mask dance (tari topeng) in the ads.
 
Upaya melestarikan budaya dapat dilakukan dengan berbagai cara. Iklan merupakan salah satu media untuk memperkenalkan budaya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis iklan sirup Marjan, salah satu sirup populer Indonesia yang tidak hanya berupaya menarik pelanggan tetapi juga memperkenalkan budaya Indonesia. Untuk mengkaji bagaimana sirup Marjan mewakili budaya Indonesia, objek penelitian diambil dari @Iklanesia HD yang berjudul “Iklan Sirup Marjan-Tari Betawi dan Sepatu Roda”. Penulis menerapkan pendekatan kualitatif dengan memperoleh data melalui artikel ilmiah. Penulis menggunakan konsep Advertisement dari Kia Brandt and Representation dari Stuart Hall untuk menganalisis bagaimana iklan sirup Marjan berupaya merepresentasikan budaya Indonesia khususnya budaya Betawi. Hasil dari penulisan artikel ilmiah ini ditunjukkan melalui beberapa simbol dari budaya Betawi. Representasi budaya Betawi adalah Ondel-ondel, terompet, kembang kelapa, dan tari topeng (tari topeng).
STUDENT’S PERCEPTION IN READING INDONESIA FOLKLORES ON THEIR ENGLISH TEXTBOOK
Authors: Heni Novita Sari
Published: October 2023

This study investigates tenth grade students’ perceptions on English textbooks which contain Indonesian Folklores as its reading materials. This study focuses on finding out students’ original perspectives on Indonesian Folklores in English textbook which may have three possibilities; either positive, neutral, or negative views. To get the answer, this study applied both close- ended and open-ended questionnaires as instruments of the research within mix method research’s design (quantitative and qualitative). The respondents were 60 tenth grade students of Senior High Schools in Jabodetabek. The results of the close-ended questionnaire showed that 1) reading Indonesian Folklores is interesting, fun, and motivating with the mean of 43, and 2) Reading Indonesian Folklores emerge cultural awareness with the mean of 47 responses in positive agreement with Indonesian Folklores in English Textbook. It was followed by one item in the open-ended questionnaire to get more accurate perceptions about whether English textbooks containing folklore is useful in increasing interest in learning English reading as well as protecting cultural preservation. The findings reveal that students have positive perceptions of Indonesia folklores in English Textbook, which makes them motivated and builds their cultural awareness.
Gibberellic acid (GA) role in acetyl-coA carboxylase enzyme regulation and in improving oil palm yield
Authors: Kresnawaty Irma , Santoso Djoko , Permatasari Galuh Wening , Hudiyono Sumi
Published: October 2023

Seaweed specifically, Sargassum sp. is known to contains a boosting hormone growth that has been promoted plant growth and yield due to the containing of auxin, gibberelic acid (GA) and cytokinine, and also some amino acids especially glutamic acid. Those composition could be used as an booster of palm oil production which related to acetyl co-A carboxylase activity (ACC). ACC is the rate determination step in fatty acid accumulation, and becomes active through dephosphorylation of some serine residues that induced by magnesium and glutamate. Moreover, ACC was regulated by AtWRI1 and AtWRI1-TCP4 interaction, a mechanism that allow fine-tuning of the oil biosynthetic pathway. In this research we conducted gene expression experiments, and molecular docking analyses to study the possible mechanism of seaweed composition  stimulating oil  accumulation  in the    oil palm. Further  analysis  was  conducted  to  ensure whether the interaction between TCP4 and candidate inhibitors were able to phosphorylate TCP4 and decrease its activity. GA application resulted in the increase of oil accumulation in 1 month after application, although in the second month the oil accumulation showed decreasing. Increase of oil accumulation in the first month in line with the increase of the expression of ACC in 3rd and 5th weeks. Meanwhile, TCP4 showed decrease expression that resulted in the increase of the WRI1 in 5th week. From this result, it was indicated that GA application could block the TCP4, so it could not interact with WRI1, resulted in the expression of WRI1 and ACC. This interaction stimulates the oil accumulation in oil palm.
The effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) on agronomic characteristics of clove seedlings of superior local variety of East Halmahera
Authors: Lala Fredy , Cahyaningrum Hermawati , Hidayat Yayat , Suwitono Bayu
Published: October 2023

Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum L.) have taproots but during the dry season the plants suffer from drought. Increasing the surface area of plant roots in the nursery is very important to produce clove plants with roots that have a high absorption of water and nutrients from the soil. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the growth of clove seedlings in the nursery and their nursery business. The research was conducted at a clove nursery in Telaga Jaya Village, South Wasile District, East Halmahera Regency, North Maluku from May to October 2020. The study used a Completely Randomized Block Design consisting of 4 treatments and three replications. The treatments were AMF doses: 0 g, 25 g, 50 g, and 75 g on each polybag. The results showed that the application of AMF increased plant height, number of branches, number of leaves, stem diameter, root length, and fresh weight of roots. East Halmahera clove nursery business had higher profits when using AMF than without AMF application.
Current Management Strategies in Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Authors: D. Badki Dr. Simran , K. Lohe Dr. Vidya , Bhowate Dr. Rahul , Dangore Dr. Suwarna , Meshram Dr. Mrunal , Bhargava Dr.Pragati
Published: October 2023

Oral sub-mucous fibrosis is a premalignant condition recently recognized as "areca nut-induced oral fibrosis." It is "achronic disease which is irreversible, affecting oral and systemic health of patients." However, Areca nut or betel nut is the primaryetiologic reason for Oral Submucous fibrosis (OSMF); other factors like excess chilies intake, nutritional deficiencies, andimmunological factors are also considered causative agents for the disease. It causes inflammation and fibrosis of the submucosaltissues causing trismus and rigid oral mucosa. The treatment for this disorder includes numerous conservative, medicinal, andsurgical management; however, no treatment modality has been proven to be a standard treatment option. Herbal modalities areseen to be more effective in OSMF treatment. Unfortunately, the literature on the management of OSMF cannot do justice to allthe treatment modalities at one stop. The new trends and treatment modalities for OSMF keep adding up from time to time, andyet formulating the perfect treatment protocol for OSMF management is still challenging for dental clinicians due to themultifactorial etiology, complexity of the disease, and changing trends in treatment. The present review aimed to enlighten cliniciansabout the current disease scenario and tried to include all the latest treatment modalities. The objectives are to review and assessthe existing situation of this disease with a brief on the efficacy of different available treatment modalities used to help dentalphysicians formulate a treatment protocol with knowing the proper effects, advantages, and disadvantages of each modality andenlightening the potential future treatment options for OSMF.
Essays on Pension Policy
Authors:   , Maurer Tim Dominik
Published: October 2023

This thesis comprises three chapters on the effects of pension policies. The thesis starts with a theoretical chapter on the social welfare effects of fully-funded pensions in a model with accidental bequests. The second chapter offers a quantitative assessment of retirement reforms designed to achieve fiscal sustainability in the face of population ageing. The third chapter is empirical and documents the loss of redistribution in Danish public pensions when accounting for inequality in longevity.
Skin-Sparing Marginal Excision: Case Report of a Novel Approach to Dystrophic Calcification
Authors: Kim Yung Hoon , Park Joseph Kyu-hyung
Published: October 2023

Dystrophic calcification (DC) is a rare manifestation of calcium salt accumulation in non-skeletal tissues, often associated with local tissue damage. This case report presents a 45-year-old female patient who manifested soft-tissue calcification in an extra-articular burn scar, developing after a substantial latency period of 40 years. The conventional treatment, wide excision with skin grafting, was declined by the patient due to cosmetic and socioeconomic reasons. Instead, a skin-sparing marginal excision was performed. A thorough removal of the calcified lesions were achieved while conserving the overlying skin to reduce tension, a trigger factor of DC. Histopathological examination revealed fibrous tissue intertwined with DC. With a stringent follow-up regimen and routine X-ray examinations, no recurrence was observed over a period of 3 years. The patient expressed satisfaction with her expedited recovery and minimal postoperative scarring. This case underscores the potential of skin-sparing marginal excision as a viable alternative to wide excision and skin grafting, providing satisfactory outcomes and minimizing the risk of recurrence in patients who adhere to regular follow-up and examination schedules. However, more comprehensive research with a larger sample size is required before establishing this method as a standard treatment protocol for DC.
Asymmetric Hydrogenation of Phenanthridines with Chiral Boranes
Authors: Cui Guangyu , Feng Xiangqing , Du Haifeng
Published: October 2023

The asymmetric hydrogenation of N-heteroarenes provides an efficient
method for the synthesis of optically active cyclic secondary amines. In
this paper, we described an asymmetric hydrogenation of phenanthridines
using a chiral mono-alkene-derived borane. A variety of
dihydrophenanthridines were furnished in high yields with up to 93% ee.
The current catalytic system was very sensitive for the steric hindrance
of phenanthridines. Bulky substituents at one phenyl group of
phenanthridines were required to obtain the high enantioselectivity. But
large substituents adjacent to the C=N bonds would diminish the
reactivity sharply.
Predictive Modeling of Bluebunch Wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata) Traits Using High Throughput Phenotyping.
Authors: Johnson Brittany , Larson Steve , Hernandez Alexander , Veblen Kari , Porter Peter , Brecht Holden
Published: October 2023

Compositional changes within dryland ecosystems in the Intermountain
West and projected climatic shifts will negatively impact
sagebrush-steppe communities. Restoration of native perennial
bunchgrasses can sustainably increase ecosystem resistance to invasive
plant species and resilience to environmental stress and disturbance.
Bluebunch wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata ) is a native,
perennial grass commonly used for large-scale restoration projects in
the western U.S. Creating and utilizing spatially explicit models of
phenotypic traits of bluebunch wheatgrass will establish consistent
methods for evaluating seedling establishment and plant persistence.
These predictive models will aid in the development of plant materials
used for restoration, assist management practices that decrease the
adverse impact of invasives, and increase ecosystem services of semiarid
rangelands. High throughput phenotyping (HTP) uses an unmanned aerial
vehicle (UAV) to capture multispectral imagery at incremental periods
throughout the growing season. Images are analyzed for phenotypic traits
associated with seedling establishment and plant persistence. In-field
measurements for phenotypic traits are collected on a random sample of
plots. Data mining and exploration will be done to assess relationships
between imagery and field data, which will be used to construct models
utilizing machine learning algorithms and be validated to determine
error and bias. HTP will improve our understanding of seedling
establishment and plant persistence traits and facilitate the
development of germplasm used to produce plant materials needed for
large-scale restoration projects on public and private lands. The
re-establishment of native bunchgrasses on public lands could increase
vegetative biodiversity within the ecosystem and create more suitable
habitats for ruminants and wildlife.
Structure and dielectric properties of Lu-doped SrBi2Ta2O9 synthesized by the molten salt method
Authors: Afqir Mohamed , Fasquelle Didier , Tachafine Amina , Meng Yingzhi , Elaatmani Mohamed , Zegzouti Abdelouahad , Oufakir Abdelhamid , Daoud Mohamed
Published: October 2023

Lu-doped SrBi2Ta2O9 (SrBi2-xLuxTa2O9 where x = 0, 0.025, 0.05, 0.75 and 0.1)
powders were synthesized by combination of molten salt method and
solid-state route. FTIR, Raman and XRD techniques were performed to follow
the transformation of reactants into the desired products. Characterization
of all samples shows pure and single-phase orthorhombic structured materials
obtained with plate-like morphology that is composed of fine and
coarse-grained particles. The prepared powders were pressed and sintered at
different temperatures up to 1200?C. Microstructure of the sintered samples
is also likely to be affected by doping. The first study of dielectric
measurements describes the effect of the application of DC bias, at
roomtemperature, on the undoped and Lu-doped ceramics and shows that there
is little or no effect of DC bias. The sample SrBi1.95Lu0.05Ta2O9 had
maximal dielectric constant (??) and minimal dielectric loss (tan?). In the
second part of this work, the temperature dependence of ?? and tan_ was
considered. It was concluded that Lu-doping not only reduces the Curie
temperature, but also brings a diffused phase transition, showing a
crossover between displacive and diffusive behaviour.
Performance Evaluation of Public Hospitals with Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Method
Authors: Ersoy Tugce Hanım , Küsbeci Polathan
Published: October 2023

In recent years, the importance of health services has been increasing due to the improvement in people's quality of life, technological developments in the field of medicine and the aging of the population around the world. Hospitals, which are one of the main institutions of the health care system, are expected to reduce their expenditure values and improve their service quality. For this reason, health systems, and especially hospitals, need to constantly control their performance and provide quality service in order to identify and eliminate their inefficient resources. Although there are different methods used in the evaluation of efficiency in the field of health, Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is known as the most frequently used method. This study, it is aimed to carry out efficiency measurements of public hospitals for 81 provinces in Turkiye. In the study, efficiency analyzes were performed using input-oriented CCR and CCR-super-efficiency (SE). According to the results of the CCR model, 33 DMUs are efficient. and 48 DMUs are inefficient. Using the CCR-SE model, the efficient provinces were ranked. As a results of the CCR model, it has been determined which DMUs should be taken as a reference for inefficient DMUs to be efficient.
OPTIMIZATION OF TEACHING STRATEGIES OF TAHFIDZ TEACHERS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF STUDENT'S MEMORIZATION OF THE QUR'AN
Authors: Rahayu Tutik , Subando Joko , Fatimah Meti , Haq Rumaf Arafiq Fathul , Hussain Solihu Abdul Kabir
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the Learning Strategies of Tahfidz Teachers in Efforts to Increase Al-Qur'an Memorization. This research method uses a qualitative approach. Meanwhile, the subject of this research was SDIT Muhammadiyah Al-Kautsar Gumpang Kartasura. Collecting data in this study by participant observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. While the data analysis uses data reduction, the presentation of the data then concludes. The results of this study indicate that: (1) The strategy used by the teacher in increasing students' memorization of the Qur'an at SDIT Muhammadiyah Al-Kautsar Gumpang Kartasura is using the strategy of grouping students in large, classical and individual classes, the Al-Qur'an memorization method using the talaqqi, murajaah and tasmi' methods while the evaluation of memorization is by deposit method which is monitored by a memorization achievement book. 2) Factors that influence the implementation of improving students' memorization of the Al-Qur'an at SDIT Muhammadiyah Al-Kautsar Gumpang Kartasura include supporting factors, namely: age factor, student intelligence, Al-Qur'an memorization achievement books, supporting infrastructure and motivation parent. The inhibiting factors are: often making noise, not focusing on memorization, the appearance of laziness, and lack of attention from parents. (3) The implications of implementing the strategy used by the teacher in increasing the memorization of the Qur'an at SDIT Muhammadiyah Al-Kautsar Gumpang Kartasura, namely: students are more enthusiastic and able to memorize the Qur'an according to the target