bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Elemental composition of Pinus contorta Dougl. and Pinus sylvestris L. in experimental plantation in the Syktyvkar Forest district of the Komi Republic
Authors: Пристова Т.А. , Федорков А.Л.
Published: November 2023

Определена концентрация 9 элементов (N, Mg, Ca, K, Na, Mn, Fe, Al, S) в надземной части двух видов сосны Pinus contorta Dougl. и P. sylvestris L. в лесных культурах сосны скрученной средней тайги Республики Коми. Выявлено, что оба вида, как представители рода Pinus , имеют много общего в элементном составе. Установлено, что аккумулятивный ряд элементов для исследуемых видов идентичен и надземные части деревьев относятся к азотно-калиево-кальциевому или азотно-кальциево-калиевому типу химизма. Высокое суммарное содержание элементов характерно для хвои, низкое - для древесины обоих видов, при этом из элементов минерального питания около 50% приходится на N, из зольных элементов 64-78% - на Ca и K. Показано, что сосна скрученная имеет ряд особенностей химического состава, по сравнению с сосной обыкновенной. Основное различие проявляется в более высоком содержании минеральных элементов в древесине (за исключением Mn и K), коре (за исключением Ca) и живых ветвях сосны скрученной. Видоспецифичность сосны скрученной проявляется в более высокой аккумуляции Al и Na практически во всех надземных частях дерева. Особенностью сосны скрученной является более низкое потребление азота и калия ассимилирующими органами и более высокий уровеньнакопления минеральных элементов в древесине и стволовой коре по сравнению с сосной обыкновенной.

The concentrations of 9 elements (N, Mg, Ca, K, Na, Mn, Fe, Al, S) were determined in the aboveground parts of two species ( Pinus contorta Dougl and P. sylvestris L.) in the mixed plantation in the middle taiga of the Komi Republic. It was revealed that both species, as representatives of the genus Pinus , have much in common in their elemental composition. It has been established that the accumulative series of elements for the studied species is identical and the above-ground parts of the trees belong to the nitrogen-potassium-calcium or nitrogen-calcium-potassium type of chemistry. A high total content of elements is typical for needles, a low one for wood of both species, while about 50% of mineral nutrition elements are N, and 64-78% of ash elements are Ca and K. It is shown that lodgepole pine has a number of chemical features in composition, compared with Scots pine. The main difference is manifested in the higher content of mineral elements in perennial needles (excluding N and S), wood (excluding Mn and K) and bark (excluding Ca) of lodgepole pine. The species specificity of lodgepole pine is manifested in a higher accumulation of Al and Na in almost all above-ground parts of the tree. A feature of lodgepole pine is a lower consumption of nitrogen and potassium by assimilating organs and a higher level of accumulation of mineral elements in wood and stem bark compared to Scots pine.
Antimicrobial potential of lemon and onion extracts against gram-positive and -negative bacteria
Authors: GOPİNATH Nagomi
Published: November 2023

Antimicrobial potentials have been widely analyzed with different sources; however, plant-based antimicrobial compounds are greatly welcome due to their greener characteristics. This study revealed the importance of antimicrobial compounds from the herbal extracts of lemon and onion. The extracts were tested against gram-negative (Escherichia coli) and gram-positive (Bacillus subtitlis) bacteria. Disc-diffusion and well-diffusion on an agar plate and tributary methods were followed to demonstrate the antimicrobial potentials of the above herbal extracts. Further, different volumes of ampicillin at the concentration of 1 mg/ml were used to compare the genuine bacterial inhibition (3 µL with 1.5 cm zone). Lemon behaved excellently in a way by displaying better bacterial inhibition against both E. coli (3 µL with 1.2 cm zone) and B. Subtilis (3 µL with 0.6 cm zone), whereas onion extract was not at the level of lemon extract; however, it still displayed a good inhibition. The turbidity assay confirms the inhibition efficiency of lemon and onion against both E. coli and B. subtilis. In the liquid medium lemon shows higher inhibition (2 & 3 folds) on bacteria than that of ampicillin and onion. Cell count and UV-vis spectroscopy analysis at 600 nm also conform to the efficacy of lemon inhibition against E. coli and B. subtilis. This experiment confirms that lemon extract is an excellent and better substitute for commercially available ampicillin for bacterial inhibition.
Modeling the impact of climate change on streamflow responses in the Kessem watershed, Middle Awash sub-basin, Ethiopia
Authors: Assfaw Mamush Tekle , Neka Bogale Gebremariam , Ayele Elias Gebeyehu
Published: November 2023

In this study, we examined how future climate change will affect streamflow responses in the Kessem watershed. Climate variables from SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 emission scenarios were extracted from GCMs for the 2040s (2031–2060) and 2070s (2061–2090). The bias-corrected precipitation and temperature were converted into streamflow using a calibrated SWAT model. The simulated output of the future streamflow for the periods 2040s and 2070s was compared with the base period (1992–2020) and presented as percentage changes. During calibration and validation, the SWAT model showed Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE) values of 0.79 and 0.77, as well as coefficient of determination (R2) values of 0.8 and 0.79, demonstrating its capability of simulating streamflow. The annual mean maximum and minimum temperatures are predicted to increase, with a pronounced increase in the minimum temperature for the mid-term and long-term futures under both emission scenarios. As we approach the end of the century, we see an increase in annual mean rainfall and streamflow under the SSP5-8.5 emission scenario. The increment in annual mean rainfall (streamflow) is expected to be 3% (12.5%) and 23% (48.8%) for the 2040s and 2070s, respectively, under the SSP5-8.5 emission scenario.
River basin change index for integrated river basin management of Langat River, Malaysia
Authors: Lim Foo-Hoat , Lee Wei-Koon , Khor Wei-Sze , Chan Lina , Sulaiman Mohd Sofiyan , Shaari Hasrolnizam , Jalil Muhamad Khairi
Published: November 2023

A river basin change index (RBCI) is introduced as a management tool to evaluate integrated river basin management (IRBM) implementation. The framework comprises water governance (WG), river basin organisation (RBO) and technical indicators. WG indicators encompass effectiveness, efficiency, trust and engagement. RBO indicators examine the management capacity and resources in operation and expansion. The technical indicators measure the outcome of IRBM implementation corresponding to each policy in the IRBM plan. Data sources range from questionnaire surveys, official reports and recorded data from the relevant agencies. The indices are calculated by comparing the current value to a reference value, which may be historical or target performance, or average performance of other river basins. RBCI value in the range of 0.9–1.1 characterises regular year-to-year fluctuation. A lower index value <0.9 indicates negative basin change, which may be due to negligence, retardation or disastrous regress in the basin IRBM in deteriorating order. A higher index value >1.1 indicates positive basin change which may be attributed to notable improvement, outstanding attainment or breakthrough advances in the basin IRBM in successive order. The tool is useful to facilitate long-term continuous improvement process and is presently undergoing pilot-testing for the Langat River basin, Malaysia
The tasks for bathymetric investigations and cartographic support of the northern sea high latitude routes in the East Siberian Sea
Authors: Firsov Yu. G. , Pozenkova D. A.
Published: November 2023

The current state and issues of bathymetric investigations of the East Siberian Sea are examined in this study. The main sources of bathymetric data are characterized. The possibilities to solve these issues in order to improve the efficiency of the oncoming bathymetric investigation in the East Siberian Sea for supporting the urgent practical tasks of the Russian Federation concerning the Northern Sea high latitude routes are discussed. The importance of a new hydrographic investigation through the high latitude routes in the East Siberian Sea in order to provide the possibility of year-round navigation of the large-tonnage Arc7‑class icebreaking LNG carriers is especially emphasized. Compiling of the new coastal electronic navigation charts for the new Northern Sea high latitude routes is stated as one of the main priorities. The lack of coastal electronic navigation charts of the high latitude routes in the East Siberian Sea will present a challenge for the establishing of year-round navigation for high ice-capable Arc7‑class LNG carriers during the coming several years. The drafting of high latitude routes must also consider the seafloor gas venting in the East Siberian Sea. The satellite remote sensing data from passive microwave radiometers and optical sensors using «modis & amsr2» technology provided by the University of Bremen ensures the complementary observations of sea ice concentration in the eastern part of the East Siberian Sea. The re-analysis of data from microwave radiometers AMSR‑2 beginning from 2018 provides the conclusion about the autumn degradation of the Aion ice massif. The analysis of the sea-ice concentration of the Aion ice massif during autumn–winter of 2022, the most severe in the last 5 years, allows us to give a recommendation concerning the new high latitude route in the East Siberian Sea. This route passes along the northern coast of Vrangel island into the Chukchi Sea and it is more efficient for large-tonnage Arc7‑class icebreaking LNG carriers ensuring year-round navigation in the East Siberian Sea. It is stated that hydrographic investigations carried out on the sections of the Northern Sea Route must adhere to the requirements of the International Hydrographic Organization. The urgency of developing the state integrated bathymetric database for the Arctic Ocean including the Arctic Seas data along with the necessity of providing all Russian bathymetric data acquired in the Arctic region to the assigned national centre is discussed. The FKU 280 ZKP VMF is proposed as such national centre. The importance of coastal electronic navigation charts for the high latitude routes in the East Siberian Sea created on the basis of modern technology is emphasized.
Ensuring the environmental safety of inland waterways by using off-board environmental technical means
Authors: Reshnyak V. I. , Chikov E. P. , Reshnyak K. V.
Published: November 2023

The water transport operation, its safety and the organization of the fleet on inland waterways are presented in the paper. The problem of protecting water bodies from pollution by oil products, which are contained in the ship's bottom water (NW) formed during the operation of inland navigation vessels is considered. The results of studying this problem by the authors of the paper, based on the experience of solving this problem in the field of ships operation on the inland waterways, have shown that the most expedient, and often the only possible, way to solve it is an off-vessel treatment strategy, which involves organizing the treatment of bottom-bed water using technical means, which include in general specialized floating facilities providing reception of bilge water from operating vessels, transportation and treatment. The main principles for the offshore cleaning strategy implementation are formulated. In accordance with this strategy it is proposed to consider offshore cleaning as a certain technology, the content of individual operations of which, as well as the composition of the complex of technical means that ensure the implementation of its various options, is determined by the conditions for organizing off-board cleaning on the considered sections of the waterways, which include the need to ensure safety, requirements for the disposal of treated bilge water, as well as economic efficiency. It is shown that under certain conditions it is expedient to carry out separate operations for water purification using different technical means. The main options for the composition of the complex of technical means, including autonomous floating treatment facilities, are proposed. It has been shown that the possibility of choosing the composition of technical means makes it possible to take into account the operating conditions of ships, as well as the organization of off-board cleaning, which provides an effective solution to the problem of ensuring the safety of navigation.
Application of structural methods to assess the reliability of ship’s mechanical systems
Authors: Moseyko E. S. , Ol’khovik E. O. , Nikiforov V. G.
Published: November 2023

At present, reliability indicators are of great importance at the design stages, during operation and in cases of extending the technical life. This is one of the reasons for choosing the research topic on the application of structural methods for evaluating the reliability of ship mechanical systems. The operational stage of the life cycle of ship’s mechanical systems is considered in the paper. Durability criteria such as service life, operating time, frequency of repairs are chosen as reliability indicators. In turn, work on the repair, maintenance or replacement of ship’s mechanical systems elements is carried out in accordance with the assigned regulations or in the case of an unforeseen failure. The comparison of event models of changes in the operating conditions of ship’s mechanical systems is carried out. To estimate the remaining resource in the form of graphs, events are shown by service life and operating hours, distributed by years. In order to improve the existing methods for assessing reliability, a set of elements of the average values of the residual resource and residual output is considered. The approach proposed by the authors for assessing both element by element and the entire ship mechanical system as a whole allows us to consider the residual resource from the moment of monitoring its technical condition to the transition to the limit state, to plan technical measures and prevent possible malfunctions. Three different time slices models corresponding to planned repairs and maintenance of systems, replacement of system elements and unforeseen accidents are considered in the study. The difference in the amplitudes of the calculated indicators of the ship’s mechanical systems reliability has shown that the closer the options between the maximum and minimum values are to the average, the more accurately the statistical indicators characterize this pattern. However, amplitude deviations can be used to apply fault risk assessment. This line of research seems to be important for ships in the Arctic navigation area, which are characterized by increased requirements for ship survivability.
Application of ship’s information system to control and monitor the technical condition of ship’s equipment
Authors: Burkov D. E.
Published: November 2023

Failures and breakdowns of marine equipment that occur during the daily operation of ships can lead to major accidents, endangering the lives of the crew and passengers of ships, and also pose a threat to the environment. A project for using a ship information system to monitor the technical condition of ship power equipment in real time through integration with ship automated systems is presented in the paper. The implementation of the information system was carried out on the Handy Size dry-cargo vessel with a deadweight of 36,987 tons, during which an analysis of ship systems was carried out and sources for obtaining initial information were identified. These were AMS system (alarm monitoring system), technical control system of MAN 5S50ME-B “CoCoS” main engine condition, equipment on the navigation bridge (AIS, GPS, ECDIS, VDR). During the implementation of the project, a secure connection to the above-mentioned ship systems for collecting and processing information using the installed Dataloger computer with software was made. Channels for transmitting information to the shore through the satellite Internet and mobile communication systems using data coding and compression to reduce traffic volume were determined. The use of the implemented information system makes it possible to remove some of the routine tasks for the crew and the onshore technical service, to obtain more accurate information on the formation and control of maintenance tasks in real time.
Colistin Resistance among Enterobacterales Isolates: Underlying Mechanisms and Alternative Treatment Options
Authors: Makled Amal F. , Ali Sahar A.M. , Mahmoud Ahmed B. , Eltoukhy Marwa E. , Elkholy Reem M. , Lasheen Athar F. , Elbrolosy Asmaa Mohammed
Published: November 2023

Global dissemination of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) such as carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales has resulted in reviving colistin as a final therapeutic alternative. Colistin resistance foretold a catastrophe. We aimed to detect the rates of carbapenems and colistin resistance among hospital-acquired Enterobacterales species, verify the underlying mechanisms and provide antibiogram for colistin-resistant isolates. The collected Enterobacterales isolates were tested for their antimicrobial susceptibility by the disk diffusion method and agar dilution was utilized for both imipenem and colistin. The production of ESβLs and carbapenemases was phenotypically assessed by the combined disk (CDT) and modified carbapenem inactivation (mCIM) tests, respectively. Possible attributes for colistin resistance were explored by detection of both plasmid- and efflux pump-mediated mechanisms. By multiplex PCR assay, carbapenem resistance (blaNDM-1 & blaOXA-48) and mobilized colistin-resistant-1 (mcr-1) genes were identified. A total of 160 Enterobacterales isolates were obtained of which 68.8% were MDR, 25% were XDR and 6.3% were pandrug-resistant (PDR) isolates with no statistically significant difference among Enterobacterales species (P> 0.05). Carbapenems resistance was detected in 41.3% (66/160) while colistin resistance was detected in 22% (36/160) of isolates. Proteus mirabilis expressed the highest rate of colistin resistance (100%; 16/16), followed by Enterobacter aerogenes (23.1%; 6/26), E. coli (13%; 6/46) and K.pneumoniae (11.1%; 8/72). One hundred percent (36/36) of colistin-resistant isolates proved efflux pump activity for colistin. However; only 2% (2/100) of tested Enterobacterales carried mcr-1 gene through molecular analysis. Colistin-resistant isolates exhibited variable susceptibility to the tested antimicrobial agents of which fosfomycin was the highest (94.1%). Efflux pump activity played a major role for colistin resistance among Enterobacterales species and fosfomycin could be a promising therapeutic option.
A Review of Methodologies in Machine Learning For Face Shape Analysis
Authors: Sukumaran Asha
Published: November 2023

Abstract: Face finding and face analysis have been employed as the basis of many researchers in recent years. The outline of an object gives the structure and look of an object. In applications like face recognition, a form of the face acts as a significant role. This paper reviews different methods adopted in different works to frame the shape of the human face that would be useful for many other future works. A list of existing machine learning and deep learning algorithms for face shape analysis is discussed and reviewed. It also discusses the result and accuracy of different methods that act as intermediate steps in achieving the shape of a human face and also a number of suggestions for achieving optimization in the routine of the work. A review of various performance measures such as time taken, error rate, classification rate, and memory are discussed.
Ambivalence Predicts Schizotypic Symptoms and Impairment in Daily Life: An Experience Sampling Methodology Study
Authors: Kwapil Thomas , Hernández Laura M. , Kemp Kathryn , Barrantes-Vidal Neus
Published: November 2023

Pathological ambivalence, which refers to the simultaneous experience of
opposing and contradictory thoughts or emotions, is a relatively
understudied construct despite its integral role in early formulations
of schizophrenia and schizotypy. The Schizotypal Ambivalence Scale (SAS)
was developed to measure this synchronic ambivalence characteristic of
schizophrenia-spectrum psychopathology. Interview, questionnaire, and
ambulatory assessment studies have demonstrated the SAS is associated
with multidimensional schizotypy. The present study examined the
expression of ambivalence, as measured by the SAS, in daily life using
experience sampling methodology (ESM) in 227 young adults. We also
examined ambivalence as a predictor of reactivity, variability, and
instability affective dynamics. Participants were prompted by a
smartphone application eight times per day for one week to complete ESM
questionnaires that assessed affect, social functioning, situation
appraisals, and schizotypic experiences in daily life. Overall, SAS
scores were associated with daily life experiences of positive,
negative, and disorganized schizotypic experiences, emotional
dysregulation, and social impairment. SAS scores also predicted
time-dependent affective dynamics. Specifically, ambivalence predicted
reactivity and variability of negative affect, as well as variability of
appraising the current situation as positive. The present study supports
results from interview and questionnaire studies that pathological
ambivalence is a cross-cutting component of multidimensional schizotypy
and provides further support for the construct validity of the SAS.
Working through the body in Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy to change relational patterns in dependent personality disorder: The case of Lia
Authors: Passarella Tiziana , Galasso Vittoria , Dimaggio Giancarlo
Published: November 2023

Persons with dependent personality disorder (DPD) have difficulties
describing their inner world, and in realizing their negative ideas
about the self, such as being weak, unworthy or powerless are just
ideas. As a consequence, they tend to over-rely on others and may lose
control over their emotions. Treating these persons can gain benefits
from including body-focused techniques as they can promote a) awareness
of internal states, b) better emotion regulation, c) the capacity to
consider their negative ideas about themselves as not necessarily true,
and d) gain power of and agency. We will describe the therapist used
body-focused techniques in the context of Metacognitive Interpersonal
Therapy when treating Lia, a 40-year-old woman suffering from DPD who
also suffered from generalized anxiety disorder and had difficulties in
making autonomous choices. She had a romantic relationship with a man
she described as distant and judgmental so she felt lonely and not
entitled to express her discomfort or capable to break up. The therapist
used body-focused techniques, together with behavioural exposure,
mindfulness and guided imagery, in order to let Lia be more aware of her
thoughts and feelings, and then to regulate affects and realize she had
previously capacities. At therapy termination anxiety diminished and she
could break up with the partner and start a new one where she felt free
to express herself. We suggest how bodily-focused techniques can be used
to enhance therapy effectiveness in DPD.
The Importance of Electrode-Tissue Proximity in Creating Durable Pulsed Field Ablation Lesions: Insights From a Preclinical Model
Authors: Mehta Nishaki , Pinkhas Daniel , Mattison Lars , Sigg Daniel C. , Kirchhof Nicole , Patequi Al , Khalil Peter , Haines David E.
Published: November 2023

Background: We sought to evaluate the anatomic and functional
lesion development over time at different atrial sites immediately
following delivery of pulsed field ablation (PFA). Methods:
Using a porcine model, PFA ablations were performed in the superior vena
cava (SVC), right atrial lateral wall (RA), left atrial appendage (LAA)
and right superior pulmonary vein using four different PFA profiles.
Mapping was done sequentially in 5–20-minute increments up to
280-minutes post lesion delivery for low voltage area (LVA) assessment
and conduction velocity. Lesion characteristics were noted with voltage
mapping immediately post ablation and at the serial time points.
Results: In 9 animals, 33 sites were ablated. None of the four
different profiles across all sites any statistical difference on acute
lesion formation or persistence. Higher tissue contact was observed in
the SVC and RSPV and lower tissue contact was observed in the LAA and RA
locations. Higher contact areas were noted to have higher density
electroanatomic low voltage area (LVA) (12/14 vs 5/18, p=0.01) and
larger lesions on gross pathology (2 /14 vs 6/16, p =0.01) compared to
lower contact areas. Lesion regression occurred in 16/33 sites.
Sustained lesions were significantly more prevalent in higher versus
lower contact sites (65% vs 38%, p=0.037). Conclusion: The
development of significant and durable lesions for PFA appears to be
dependent on tissue proximity and contact.
Impact of Coaches’ Transformational Leadership on Soccer Players’ Satisfaction in Selected Ethiopian Super and National League Football Clubs
Authors: Lachore Melesse , Bayeta Getachew Tesema , Mekesa Abdeta Bayissa
Published: November 2023

The primary goal of the current study was to determine how coaches’ transformational leadership philosophies affected player contentment on the selected Ethiopian Super League and National League football teams. A transformational leader encourages and inspires others to step outside of their comfort zones and find creative solutions to issues. A key factor in creating and sustaining player performance and athlete satisfaction is the coaching approach. The goal of the study was to ascertain how soccer players’ contentment with their particular football teams was impacted by coaches’ transformational leadership approaches. The study design was a correlational research design. The study subjects in the sample consisted of 227 soccer players. SPSS version 20.0 was used in this study for data entry, computation, and processing. The study results of independent t-tests and multiple linear regression models were revealed to be fit. Athlete satisfaction predicted by the regression model was significant and fit. The present study revealed that the national league’s mean score was lower than the super league’s mean in the independent t-test results. The study showed that the most crucial coach behavior to improve athletes’ satisfaction is transformational coaching leadership style. Because of this, the Ethiopian Football Federation and other regional football federations may consider how transformative leaders’ leadership philosophies affect athlete satisfaction.
Development Of Putu Bendera Promotional Media
Authors: Saputra Wisnu Edi , Yulastri Asmar , Fridayati Lucy , Indrayeni Wiwik
Published: November 2023

This research was motivated by the absence of putu bendera promotional media in the form of making putu bendera advertising videos. The purpose of development in this study is to develop putu bendera promotional media in the form of putu bendera advertising videos so that putu bendera is better known to the wider community.This type of research is development research with the development model used is Planning, Production, and Evaluation (PPE). The trials in this study consist of 3, namely validity tests, practicality tests and effectiveness tests. While the data analysis technique used is a descriptive data analysis technique, namely by describing the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of using putu bendera ad videos.The results of this development conclude as follows; (1) Expert validation is declared very valid with an average value categorized as very valid (2) The practicality of the putu bendera ad video based on the practicality test on the putu bendera maker is declared very practical (3) The effectiveness of the putu bendera ad video based on the effectiveness test to the community in Barus District with the effective category. The conclusion of this study is that this putu bendera advertising video is valid, practical, and effective to increase public attraction to putu flag.
Analysis Of The Intensity Of Gadget Use By Class Xi Culianry Students In Pastry And Bakery Subjects At Smkn 9 Padang
Authors: Armel Bunga Melati , Siregar Juliana , Yulastri Asmar , Andriani Cici
Published: November 2023

This research is motivated by the emergence of positive and negative impacts in the use of gadgets in the learning process. Apart from the positive impact, the use of gadgets in the learning process has a negative impact, namely disrupting concentration when studying, students being more individual or closed, preferring to be alone with gadgets, which can reduce their ability to socialize in the school environment. This research aims to describe the intensity of gadget use and the learning outcomes of class XI Culinary students in pastry and bakery subjects. This research method is a quantitative correlational approach. The population in this study was class XI Culinary students with a total of 134 students. The research sample consisted of 57 people with the sampling technique being simple random sampling. The data collection technique was carried out using a questionnaire using a Likert scale which has been tested for validation and reliability. Data analysis uses descriptive analysis and correlational analysis.
Organoleptic Testing Of The Use Of Purple Sweet Potato Flour On The Quality Of Cookies
Authors: Mutiara Dahlia , Gusnita Wiwik , Holinesti Rahmi , Andriani Cici
Published: November 2023

Cookies are dry cakes made from soft dough with a high fat content that are relatively crispy when broken and the cross-section of the pieces has a dense texture, made from a mixture of wheat flour, refined sugar, margarine, meizena flour and powdered milk. Purple sweet potatoes are more focused on developing flour and starch because the color of the flour produced is more like purple sweet potato flour, and purple sweet potatoes tend to be more fragrant and have a distinctive taste of purple sweet potatoes. So purple sweet potato flour can be used in making cookies. This research aims to analyze the effect of using 15%, 40% and 45% purple sweet potato flour on the quality of the shape, color, aroma, texture and taste of the cookies produced. This type of research is a pure experiment using a Completely Randomized Design method. The data used is primary data obtained directly from 3 expert panelists by filling in the organoleptic test format for the quality of cookies with the effect of using purple sweet potato flour. The data obtained was then tabulated in table form and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was carried out, if Fh>Ft then continued with the Duncan Test. The results of the research showed that there was a significant effect of using 15%, 40%, and 45% purple sweet potato flour on the quality of color (purple), aroma (fragrant purple sweet potato), and sweetness (sweet taste and distinctive taste of sweet potato). The best results from the cookie quality test using purple sweet potato flour were 45%.
The Quality Analysis of Of Rolled Pancake with Carrot Extract Substitution as Natural Food Colouring
Authors: Fatria Sevly Riri , Holinesti Rahmi , Gusnita Wiwik , Andriani Cici
Published: November 2023

This research aims to analyze the effect of 0%, 15%, 30% and 45% substitution of carrot extract to the quality of rolled pancakes in terms of shape, color, aroma, texture and taste. This research was conducted in August 2023 at the Culinary Workshop, Department of Family Welfare Sciences, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, Padang State University. This type of research is a pure experiment using a completely randomized design method consisting of 4 treatments and 3 repetitions. The data used is primary data obtained from 3 expert panelists using an organoleptic test format on the quality of rolled pancakes with the substitution of carrot extract. The data obtained was then tabulated in table form and analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out. If F count > F table then proceed with the Duncan test. The results of this research show that there is a significant effect of substitution of 0%, 15%, 30% and 45% carrot extract on the quality of color and aroma of rolled pancakes. The results of data analysis obtained the highest overall achievement scores, namely: neat shape 3.56 (45%), uniform shape 3.44 (30%), color 3.44 (45%), aroma 3.67 (45%), texture 3.67 (45%) and taste 4.00 (45%). The results of the quality test for rolled pancakes with the best carrot extract substitution were 45% (X3).
The Influence Of Corn Flour Substitution On The Quality Of Dry Noodles
Authors: Agustianingsih Vira , Holinesti Rahmi , Faridah Anni , Mustika Sari
Published: November 2023

The use of corn flour contains various essential components such as a source of plant-based vitamin A, also known as beta-carotene content, essential fatty acids, protein, carbohydrates, and high dietary fiber. However, the utilization of local corn flour is not maximized in the food industry, as it is mainly focused on supplying animal feed, even though corn is one of Indonesia's staple commodities in supporting the national food security program. The use of corn flour can replace synthetic coloring agents with a natural yellow color obtained from the use of local corn flour derived from the beta-carotene pigment contained in corn. This research aims to analyze the influence of substituting corn flour by 0% (X0), 20% (X1), and 40% (X2) on the quality of dry noodles in terms of color, aroma, texture, and taste. The research design used was a pure experiment with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) method. The data used were obtained directly from three limited panelists using the organoleptic evaluation format for the quality of dry noodles with corn flour substitution. The collected data were then tabulated in table format, and an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was conducted. If the analysis of variance shows Fcount > Ftable, then Duncan's test was carried out. The results of the research indicate a significant influence of corn flour substitution at 0% (X0), 20% (X1), and 40% (X2) on the quality of color (pale yellow), and texture (chewy). The best result was observed at the 20% substitution level (X1) with a 20% substitution of corn flour from the total amount of wheat flour used.
The Effect of Using Different Types of Ginger on the Quality of Dadak Beef Randang
Authors: Adlim Rino Fitra , Elida Elida , Fridayati Lucy , Zulfikar Dikki
Published: November 2023

This research aims to analyze the effect of using different types of ginger on the quality of meat rendang, based on the differences in the types of ginger and the chemical composition contained in red ginger, emprit ginger and elephant ginger. And people tend to use ground ginger so that the type and quality of ginger that has been finely ground is not known. The aim of this research is to examine differences in the quality of randang meat in terms of shape, color, aroma, texture and taste. This type of research is a pure experiment with the aim of revealing the influence and differences between three different variables. The research design used was a completely randomized design (CRD). Data was obtained from 3 expert panelists, using an organoleptic test format, then the data was analyzed using a variance analysis test. If the ANOVA results show that Fcount is greater than Ftable, then the Duncan test is carried out. The results of the study revealed that there was no significant effect on the use of different types of ginger on the quality of the meat rendang, including the quality of the shape, color, aroma, texture and taste of the randang. From this statement, it can be concluded that H0 is accepted, namely the type of ginger does not affect the quality of the dadak randang because Fcount < Ftable.
The Effect Of White Sweet Potato Substitution On The Quality Of Wet Noodles
Authors: Viozani Ramadhanti , Holinesti Rahmi
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh substitusi ubi jalar putih sebanyak 30% terhadap kualitas bentuk, warna, aroma, tekstur dan rasa mie basah. Jenis penelitian ini adalah eksperimen menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan uji organoleptik. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer yang diperoleh langsung dari 3 orang panelis ahli dengan format pengisian uji organoleptik terhadap kualitas mie basah dengan substitusi ubi jalar putih. Data yang diperoleh kemudian ditabulasikan dalam bentuk tabel dan dilakukan uji ketinggian terhadap masing-masing variabel X 1 dan X 2  untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat mean perbandingan pada variabel tersebut menggunakan uji independen semple t-tes. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh substitusi ubi jalar putih sebanyak 30% yang signifikan terhadap kualitas warna, sedangkan untuk kualitas bentuk, aroma, tekstur dan rasa tidak berpengaruh. Hasil analisis data diperoleh skor pencapaian tertinggi secara keseluruhan yaitu bentuk 3,67 (cukup rapi dan seragam), warna 3,89 (cukup kuning), aroma 3,89 (cukup beraroma harum khas mie basah), tekstur kenyal 3,67 (cukup kenyal), tekstur mudah putus 3,11 (cukup mudah putus), rasa 3,67 (cukup rasa gurih) dan rasa khas ubi jalar 2,00 (kurang khas ubi jalar). Hasil uji kualitas mie basah terbaik dengan substitusi ubi jalar pada perlakuan X2 dengan substitusi ubi jalar sebanyak 30%.
Choux Paste Quality With Canna Flour Substitution
Authors: Syukra Elfa , Elida Elida , Kasmita Kasmita , Anggraini Ezi
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of canna flour substitution as much 25%, 35% and 45% on quality of choux paste in terms of shape, color, aroma, texture and taste. This type of research is an true experiment with the completely randomized design method (RAL) and three repeats. The source of data in this study was obtained from 3 expert panelists. The tool used in taking data is in the form of questionnaires containing questions about the quality of choux paste. The data was analyzed using ANAVA, if Fcount ≥ Ftabel then continued with the Duncan test. The results showed that there was a significant effect choux paste of canna flour substitution between 25%, 35% and 45% on the quality of thes, namely on the quality of the dark brown color of the out, and light brown on the inside of the choux paste, the aroma of canna scented choux paste. The quality of the shape (round, neat and hollow), crunchy texture on the outside and soft on the inside, savory taste has no effect on the quality of the choux paste. The best canna flour choux paste quality test results are in X3 treatment with canna flour substitution as much as 45%.Keywords: Canna Flour, Choux Paste, Quality
Discursos fílmicos sobre la crisis en España a través del posthumor y el cine low cost (2008-2014)
Authors: Morala-Girón Alejandro
Published: November 2023

El presente trabajo aborda la convergencia entre los modos de producción low cost, los códigos cinematográficos del posthumor y la tematización de la crisis económica de 2008 a propósito de las películas Mi loco Erasmus (2012), La tumba de Bruce Lee (2013) y Gente en sitios (2013). Tomando el análisis fílmico como metodología de investigación, nuestro estudio examina las operaciones de sentido articuladas en los largometrajes que remiten al clima de indignación social acaecido en España entre 2008 y 2014 a raíz de la crisis financiera. En este sentido, mostraremos cómo los tres filmes enuncian un discurso social de protesta contra el sistema político y económico neoliberal mediante el low cost y el posthumor como procedimientos singulares de representación.
Analisis Hukum Ekonomi Syariah Mengenai Online Marketplace Shopee (Studi perbandingan Akad Qardh, Fatwa DSN No 19/DSNMUI/IV/2001 dan ketentuan perjanjian Fitur "SPinjam")
Authors: Hajriani Sesilia , Mursal Mursal - , Fauzi Muhammad
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine how the Qardh Akad Analysis in the SPinjam Feature on the Shopee Application. Shopee Pinjam (SPinjam) is an online cash loan product that offers loans with a fast, safe, minimal risk and unsecured process. So that SPinjam becomes an alternative for people who need funds. because Indonesia is a majority Muslim community, this Marketplace must be adjusted to Sharia provisions. There is no Fatwa specifically related to the Marketplace. The formulation of the problem in this study How is the mechanism of Terms and Conditions of Shopee Pinjam Services for Loan Recipients on the Shopee Application, How is the Analysis of the Conformity of Qardh Akad with the Terms and Conditions of Shopee Pinjam Services for Loan Recipients on the Shopee Application and How is the Analysis of DSN-MUI Fatwa No: 19/DSNMUI/IV/2001 with the Terms and Conditions of Shopee Pinjam Services for Loan Recipients on the Shopee Application.This type of research is library research, the data analysis method uses normative descriptive methods, uses a fatwa approach and inductive thinking. The results of this study indicate that: Users of the SPinjam feature in the Shopee application are Shopee application users who have reached the gold member level with a certain credit limit. The loan consists of a disbursement fee of 1% monthly installment fee (5%/month) and a monthly SPinjam protection fee (0.25%/month). The conformity between DSN MUI Fatwa No.19/DSN-MUI/IV/2001 and the SPinjam Terms and Conditions of Service document can be concluded that it is not fully in accordance with the provisions of sharia principles. The conflicting points of the SPinjam Document are related to the following; loan repayment system in the form of credit, late fees, loan interest, risk of credit failure for borrowers and dispute resolution institutions
Pareto Gains from Limiting Compensation Options
Authors: Pal Debashis , Sappington David E. M. , Topolyan Iryna
Published: November 2023

We examine the effects of a single payment structure policy (SPP) that prevents an employer from offering an employee a choice among compensation structures. An SPP reduces the employer's profit and increases the employee's welfare when the employee's (privately known) ability is exogenous. In contrast, an SPP can increase both the employer's profit and the employee's welfare when the employee's ability is endogenous. An SPP secures these Pareto gains by restricting the employer's ability to limit the rent the employee earns from high ability, thereby inducing the employee to increase his human capital investment.
Marcadores tumorais e risco de recorrência para o câncer diferenciado de tireoide
Authors: Garrett Mairim Ira Silva Brugnoli , Ramos Diana Weil Pessôa
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: Revisar a literatura acerca dos marcadores tumorais e o risco de recorrência do câncer diferenciado de tireoide em pacientes adultos. Revisão bibliográfica: A dosagem de tireoglobulina (Tg) sérica é um exame com diversas limitações, o que pode determinar resultados falsamente baixos.  Apesar disso, é um exame de fácil acesso e a utilização na prática clínica contribui para o rastreio de recorrência ou persistência de CDT precocemente quando ainda não há presença de doença estrutural detectável em métodos de imagem. Após tratamento cirúrgico inicial todos os pacientes devem ser estadiados e estratificados quanto ao risco de recorrência para CDT com avaliações incluindo marcadores tumorais e quando necessário com realização exames de imagem para rastreio de doença residual. Considerações finais: A tireoglobulina e a antitireoglobulina são marcadores tumorais com papel fundamental para seguimento de pacientes após tratamento cirúrgico de câncer de tireoide, entretanto, outras estratégias podem ser utilizadas para melhorar o rastreio de doença estrutural de CDT, utilizando exames de imagem como tomografia computadorizada, ressonância magnética, pesquisa de corpo inteiro com Iodo 313 e Pet Scan.
FEATURES OF CLINICAL AND LABORATORY PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH SARS-COV-2 INFECTION DEPENDING ON THE RESULTS OF SEROLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS
Authors:   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus, Lialikau S. A. , Volf S. B. ,   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus, Kurstak I. A. ,   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus, Demidik S. N. ,   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus, Mahiliavets O. N. ,   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus, Kotova E. V. ,   Grodno University Clinic, Grodno, Belarus, Markevich N. E. ,   Grodno University Clinic, Grodno, Belarus
Published: November 2023

To date, over 270 million people have been ill with COVID-19 and more than 2 million have died. Tens of thousands of new cases of the disease are still registered in the world every day, so the assessment of the methods for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 associated pathology remains highly relevant. The aim of the study was to evaluate the variability of clinical and laboratory parameters in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection depending on the results of serological diagnostics. Material and methods. 170 patients (88 women, 82 men aged 23 to 90 years) diagnosed with community-acquired interstitial pneumonia following SARS-CoV-2 infection were examined in accordance with the clinical protocol, in 80 of them the blood levels of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-18, CXCL8, and interferon-α were determined. Results. It was found that only in 34.09% of cases a negative PCR result for the presence of the genetic material of SARS-CoV-2 viruses in patients diagnosed with interstitial pneumonia coincided with a negative result of testing for IgG and/or IgM to the viral antigen. A positive PCR result was confirmed by the presence of elevated levels of antibodies in 64.29% of cases. In PCR-positive patients, stage II III respiratory failure was determined significantly more often than in PCR-negative ones (in 40.28% and 16.32% of cases, respectively, p<0.01), and their condition was more often regarded as severe and extremely severe (in 31.94% and 10.0% of cases, respectively, p<0.05). The level of antibodies was associated with the severity of the immune response to a viral infection: the volume of lung damage, the blood level of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-18, acute phase inflammation proteins, and the activity of intracellular enzymes were significantly higher in patients with elevated levels of IgG and/or IgM than in patients with negative results of these tests. Conclusions. The determining of IgM and IgG specific to the Spike antigen of the SARS-CoV-2 virus does not duplicate, but complements the molecular genetic study. PCR helps to detect the presence of the genetic material of the virus. Detection of the level of antibodies can be used to make a conclusion about the intensity and stage of the immune response to a viral infection.