bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comprehensive Review on Stirling Engines
Authors: Alp Arslan Turan , Kocakulak Tolga
Published: October 2023

Stirling engines work with all kinds of heat sources thanks to the external heat supply. It has many advantages over internal combustion engines, especially in terms of noise emissions and pollutant emissions. Since the first Stirling
engine invented by Robert Stirling, development work continues on it. Considering the problems caused by fossil fuels, Stirling engines are promising in the recovery of solar energy, geothermal energy and waste heat. As a result
of the studies carried out from the past to the present, many Stirling engine types, cylinder configurations and drive mechanisms have been designed. In this study, the importance, advantages-disadvantages, usage areas and working
principles of Stirling engines are explained. The Stirling cycle has been analyzed in detail. Carnot cycle and Ericsson cycle are mentioned and these three cycles are compared with each other in terms of work and efficiency. Stirling
engine classifications, cylinder configurations and drive mechanisms are explained in detail. The design differences, operating characteristics, technological details and structural features of these configurations are examined.
The advantages and disadvantages of all these different structures in terms of design, production, cost, power, efficiency, friction, wear, sealing, weight, dead volume, noise and number of parts are stated.
Traditional And Complementary Therapies Used In The Covid-19 Pandemic In Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Research
Authors: AKGÜN MEFTUN , PEKCAN NURİYE , DEMİRDAĞ HATİCE , AYDIN BAHİSE , EKİCİ EMİNE
Published: October 2023

Giriş Geleneksel ve tamamlayıcı tıp uygulamaları, bağışıklık sistemini güçlendirmek, hastalıklardan korunmak ve hastalığı kontrol altına almak gibi nedenlerle kullanılabilmektedir. Bu araştırmada, bireylerin COVID-19 enfeksiyonunu
önlemek, bağışıklığı güçlendirmek veya semptomları hafifletmek için kullandıkları bitki ve destekleyici ürünlerin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Yöntem Tanımlayıcı nitelikte olan bu araştırma, Aralık 2021- Mart 2022 tarihleri arasında,
sanal kartopu örnekleme yöntemiyle online ankete yanıt veren 836 birey ile yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın verilerinin toplanmasında ‘Sosyodemografik Soru Formu’ ve ‘COVID-19 Pandemisinde Geleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tedavi Uygulamalarının
kullanımı’nı gösteren form kullanılmıştır. Araştırma verilerinin değerlendirilmesinde ortalama, standart sapma, yüzde ve ki kare analizi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular Bu çalışmaya katılan bireylerin yaş ortalaması 37.73±12.106 ve %76.9’u
kadındır. Bireylerin %68.9’unun Geleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tıp (GETAT) uygulamaları hakkında bilgi sahibi olduğu, pandemi döneminde COVID-19’dan korunmak için %17.3’ünün C vitamini, %15.0’inin zencefil kullandığı, % 13.9’unun meyve
ve sebze ağırlıklı beslendiği, % 7.1’inin yürüyüş yaptığı; COVID-19 olduktan sonra ise %3.5’inin kekik, %3.3’ünün zencefil, %4.2’sinin C vitamini, %4.2’sinin çinko kullanmaya başladığı, 2.6’inin damardan vitamin ve destek uygulamaları
aldığı belirlenmiştir. Çalışmaya katılan bireylerin GETAT konusunda bilgi sahibi olma durumları ile bireysel özellikleri (cinsiyet, eğitim düzeyi, kronik hastalığa sahip olma ve evde yaşlı/kronik hastalığa sahip kişi ve/veya kişilerin
olma durumları) arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark olduğu saptanmıştır (p<0.05). Sonuç Çalışmamızda COVID-19 pandemisinde toplumundaki bireylerin çeşitli GETAT uygulama yöntemlerini kullandığı ve çoğunluğunun bu yöntemler
konusunda bilgi sahibi olduğu saptanmıştır. Türkiye'de uygun GETAT kullanımını sağlamak için toplumun doğru bilgilendirilmesi ve planlı eğitim programları önerilmektedir.
Relationship between premature ventricular contractions and cognitive functions
Authors: Günlü Serhat , TUNAGUR Elif Merve KURT , TANIRCAN Muhammed Raşit , ARPA Abdulkadir , AKTAN Adem , KAYAN Fethullah , KARAHAN Mehmet Zülkif
Published: October 2023

Objective: Arrhythmias impair cerebral blood flow. Cognitive impairment (CI) caused by cerebral hypoperfusion may be aggravated by premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). We aimed to study the relationship between PVC counts on
24-hour ambulatory ECG monitoring (Holter) and cognitive impairment. Method: A total of 340 individuals, comprising 244 patients and 96 healthy controls were enrolled in the research. All patients had routine blood testing conducted.
ECG was conducted. Each subject had a 24-hour Holter ECG performed. ECG parameters and Holter ECG were analyzed. The minimal mental state examination (mini-MSE) test was administered, a validated global cognitive evaluation for
detecting CI. Results: The mean age of the study group was 44.84±12.89 years and the 44.56±13.58 years control group. There was no appreciable difference among the groups for hematological and biochemistry blood tests (p>0.05).
There was a significant difference between the PVC frequency groups (minimal, occasional, and frequent) and the control group in terms of mini-MSE components (except copying, p=0.145) (p<0.001). There was a significant negative
correlation between orientation, registration, attention and calculation, recall, and language from mini-MSE components and both ECG parameters and HRV (except RMSSD and LF/HF) (p<0.001). There was a substantial correlation
between LF/HF and language (p<0.05). A significant negative correlation was between copying with QTcd and TpTe/QTc (r = -,139, p<0.05 and r = -150, p<0.001). In univariate and multivariate analysis, there was no statistically
significant predictive factor of mini-MSE scores (p>0.05). Conclusion: This study revealed that global cognitive functions decreased as the frequency of PVC increased, especially in orientation and language scores of the mini-MSE.
Spexin Modulates the Glucose Homeostasis in Streptozotocin (STZ)-Induced Diabetes in Rat
Authors: Memi Gulsun , Gül Tuğba Kızıl , Akçora Dila Şener , Öztürk Levent
Published: October 2023

Background; Despite the various pharmacological agents and insulin treatment, still, there is lack of an effective and therapeutic treatment for diabetes. The present study investigated the possible therapeutic role of SPX in glucose
homeostasis both functionally and structurally in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Methods; Male Wistar albino rats(n=28) were randomly divided into the control(n=4), diabetes mellitus(DM+saline;1mL/kg), DM+S10(SPX;10
µg/kg/Ml), DM+S30(SPX; 30 µg/kg/mL) and DM+S100 (SPX; 100 µg/kg/mL). Diabetes was induced by administering a single dose of STZ (35mg/kg, i.p. Blood and pancreatic tissue samples were taken for insulin level measurements by ELISA.
Liver and muscle tissue samples were taken for glycogen measurement. Histopathological changes in liver, muscle and pancreas tissues were examined. Data were analyzed by ANOVA, and the Mann-Whitney-U test was used for multiple
comparisons. Results; STZ-induced diabetes increased blood and urine glucose levels in the DM group as compared to the control group and significantly decreased with 10 mg/kg dose of SPX treatment. Glucose loss rate (K value) in
insulin sensitivity measurements was lowered by STZ-induced diabetes (8.030) vs the control group (9.973) witha weak negative correlation (R=-0.1786). Glycogen content in liver and muscle tissues has declined, and SPX limited the
decrease in hepatic glycogen levels in the DM+S10 group. SPX treatment reduced the degeneration levels and tissue damage in all tissues. Conclusions; Our findings indicated that SPX has a regulatory role in glucose homeostasis
via insulin secretion, glycogen metabolism, and blood glucose regulation in a dose-dependent manner.
Peningkatan Pertumbuhan dan Pengendalian Rebah Kecambah Bibit Cabai Menggunakan Teknologi Agens Hayati pada Berbagai Ketinggian Tempat
Authors: Suryo Wiyono  , Kusuma Darma  , Awang Maharijaya  , Tamrin Khamidi  , Ahmad Fauzi Ridwan
Published: October 2023

Pengunaan agens hayati dalam perlakuan benih cabai merupakan alternatif pengendalian penyakit tular tanah berupa penyakit rebah kecambah yang disebabkan oleh berbagai cendawan pathogen tanah. Penelitian ini bertujuan (1) mengkaji keefektivan agens hayati dalam perkecambahan dan pertumbuhan bibit cabai besar dan (2) dan pengaruhnya terhadap pengendalian penyakit damping off di persemaian cabai pada berbagai ketinggian tempat. Penelitian ini terdiri dari tiga lokasi percobaan, (1) ketinggian tempat satu/KT I (947 m dpl) pada bulan Juni-September 2019 di lahan petani Desa Bumijawa, Kecamatan Bumijawa, Kabupaten Tegal, (2) ketinggian tempat dua/KT II (61 m dpl) pada bulan Juni-September 2019 di Desa Jembayat Kecamatan Margasari Kabupaten Tegal, dan (3) ketinggian tempat tiga/KT III (891 m dpl) pada bulan September-Desember 2020 di Desa Tuwel Kecamatan Bojong Kabupaten Tegal. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok satu faktor yaitu teknik pembibitan berupa konvensional dan teknologi agens hayati. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan aplikasi teknologi agens hayati terbukti secara nyata efektif meningkatkan perkecambahan (indeks vigor) dan pertumbuhan bibit cabai. Teknologi agens hayati mampu mengendalikan penyakit damping off pada kemunculan pertama penyakit dan kejadian penyakit di dataran rendah (KT II). Teknologi agens hayati direkomendasikan dalam teknik pembibitan cabai.
Pengaruh Pengendalian Gulma pada Jarak Tanam Berbeda terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Bawang Merah (Allium ascalonicum L.)
Authors: Sebayang Husni Thamrin , M.Nazula Syafi’i Rifqi Ulya
Published: October 2023

Gulma merupakan salah satu masalah pada tanaman bawang merah karena bersaing dengan tanaman untuk mendapatkan hara, cahaya, air  dan ruang tumbuh. Penelitian untuk menentukan pengaruh pengendalian gulma pada jarak tanam berbeda menggunakan Rancangan Petak Terbagi. Petak utama ialah jarak tanam terdiri dari jarak tanam 10 cm × 10 cm, 15 cm × 15 cm, 20 cm × 20 cm. Pengendalian gulma sebagai anak petak terdiri dari bebas gulma, penyiangan 14, 28 dan 42 HST, herbisida pra tumbuh oksifluorfen + penyiangan 28 dan 42 HST, dan mulsa plastik hitam perak + penyiangan 28 dan 42 HST. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bobot kering gulma nyata lebih rendah pada jarak tanam 15 cm × 15 cm dan jarak tanam 20 cm × 20 cm. Tinggi tanaman lebih tinggi pada jarak tanam 10 cm × 10 cm. Jumlah anakan, bobot kering umbi per tanaman lebih tinggi pada jarak tanam 20cm × 20cm. Hasil umbi (ha-1) lebih tinggi pada jarak tanam 10 cm ×10 cm  dibanding jarak tanam 15 cm × 15 cm  dan jarak tanam 20 cm × 20 cm. Tinggi tanaman, jumlah anakan dan hasil umbi (ha-1) tanaman bawang merah tidak menunjukkan perbedaan diantara perlakuan pengendalian gulma.

Kata kunci: gulma, hasil, herbisida, jarak tanam, mulsa, penyiangan, pertumbuhan
Pengaruh Pupuk Organik pada Pertumbuhan Awal Cangkok Mini Tanaman Tin (Ficus carica L.)
Authors: Nugrahani Pangesti , Makhziah  , Nita Anggraeni
Published: October 2023

Tanaman Tin (Ficus carica L.) dibudidayakan sebagai tanaman obat di Indonesia. Propagasi tanaman dilakukan dengan sistem cangkok mini dengan media yang sangat sedikit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan informasi pertumbuhan awal tanaman Tin yang berasal dari bibit cangkok mini, dengan beberapa kombinasi perlakuan pupuk kandang (pukan) sapi dan pupuk kotoran cacing (kascing). Penelitian dilakukan di lahan percobaan Fakultas Pertanian UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur, dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) faktorial dua faktor yang diulang 4 kali. Faktor pertama adalah perlakuan 300, 600 dan 900 g tanaman-1 pukan sapi, faktor kedua adalah perlakuan 250 dan 500 g tanaman-1 pupuk kascing. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dosis pukan sapi tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap saat muncul tunas, jumlah tunas, jumlah daun, tinggi tanaman, dan saat muncul buah pertama. Perlakuan dosis pupuk kascing 250 g tanaman-1 menunjukkan hasil terbaik pada jumlah tunas, saat munculnya tunas dan jumlah daun. Pupuk kascing 500 g tanaman-1 memberikan hasil terbaik pada parameter saat buah muncul pertama. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah bahwa pupuk kascing (vermicompost) cukup efektif untuk mendorong pertumbuhan bibit cangkok-mini tanaman Tin.

Kata kunci: cangkok-mini, pertumbuhan, pukan, pupuk kandang sapi, pupuk kascing
Effect of Gamma Irradiation on Callus of Handeuleum (Graptophillum pictum L. Griff) Kalimantan and Papua Accession
Authors: Rosmala Arrin , Sukma Dewi , Khumaida Nurul
Published: October 2023

Handeuleum (Graptophyllum pictum L.Griff) is a medicinal plant that is widely used as a traditional medicine for its healing properties, hence it should be developed as one of the leading Indonesian medicinal plants. The combination of tissue culture and gamma irradiation are two common methods to improve vegetatively-propagated cultivars. This experiment aims to determine the effect of gamma irradiation dose-rate on the callus culture of the two handeuleum accessions. Callus generated from proliferation were irradiated with gamma rays (0 Gy, 15 Gy, 25 Gy, and 35 Gy) and then grown on regeneration medium containing BAP (4.44 μM and 8.88 μM) and TDZ (4.44 μM and 8.88 μM). The result of the experiment shows that RD50 was at19.25 Gy. The interaction among the Papua accession, gamma irradiation dose-rate of 15 Gy, and regeneration media 4.44 μM BAP produced the highest weight of callus subculture 1 and 2. Irradiation dose-rate of 25 Gy on Kalimantan accession resulted in the highest relative fresh weight growth of irradiated callus. The treatment with a 25 Gy dose-rate produced brownish-white callus and produced the highest value of variability in the relative growth rate of irradiated callus.

Keywords: accession, irradiation dose-rate, purple leaves, variability
Optimalisasi Produksi dan Pertumbuhan Tanaman Jahe pada Beberapa Naungan
Authors: Kurnianingsih Astuti , Sudradjat  , Sudirman Yahya  , Suryo Wiyono  , Happy Widiastuti
Published: October 2023

Jahe (Zingiber officinale) merupakan tumbuhan herba tahunan termasuk famili Zingiberaceae. Rimpang tanaman jahe mengandung dua kelas konstituen: minyak atsiri dan oleoresin, yang bermanfaat untuk mengobati berbagai penyakit seperti; diabetes, tekanan darah tinggi, kanker dan banyak penyakit lainnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh naungan terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman, biomassa dan kandungan gingerol. Percobaan dilakukan di Kebun Pendidikan Cikabayan bulan Juli 2021-April 2022. Percobaan ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok satu faktor yaitu naungan yang terdiri dari empat taraf yaitu N0 0% (cahaya penuh), dan paranet dengan kerapatan N1 = 25%, N2 = 50% dan N3 = 75%. Setiap perlakuan diulang sebanyak tiga kali, sehingga terdapat 12 unit percobaan, masing-masing unit percobaan memiliki 6 tanaman contoh. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan bahwa pemberian naungan dengan kerapatan 50% dan 75% menghasilkan tinggi tanaman dan jumlah daun jahe tertinggi dibandingkan tanpa naungan dan naungan kerapatan 25%. Komponen biomassa tanaman dipengaruhi oleh pemberian naungan. Pemberian perlakuan naungan tidak berbeda nyata terhadap tebal daun, jumlah stomata dan kerapatan stomata. Perlakuan pemberian naungan terhadap kadar senyawa gingerol pada tanaman jahe memberikan perbedaan yang nyata pada perlakuan naungan 75%, nilai tertinggi terdapat pada perlakuan naungan dengan kerapatan 50% dengan nilai 12.10. Tanaman jahe dapat ditanam dan beradaptasi baik pada intensitas cahaya yang rendah.Kata kunci: biomass, gingerol, intensitas, rimpang
Pemanfaatan Mikoriza-Trichoderma dan Pupuk Anorganik terhadap Pertumbuhan, Hasil dan Vitamin C Kubis Bunga
Authors: Eny Rokhminarsi  , Darini Sri Utami  , Wilis Cahyani  , Okti Herliana
Published: October 2023

Kubis bunga merupakan komoditas sayuran yang potensial karena mengandung vitamin dan mineral. Budidaya kubis bunga perlu dikembangkan ke lahan marjinal seperti Ultisol. Pemanfaatan mikoriza-trichoderma dapat meningkatkan kesuburan ultisol. Tujuan penelitian untuk menentukan dosis mikoriza dan trichoderma dengan pengurangan pupuk anorganik terhadap pertumbuhan, hasil dan kandungan vitamin C kubis bunga di ultisol. Penelitian berupa percobaan pot yang diletakkan di lahan menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok lengkap faktorial yang diulang tiga kali. Faktor pertama adalah kombinasi mikoriza+Trichoderma yaitu 0 g + 0 g (tanpa mikoriza+trichoderma), 10 g + 10 g dan 20 g + 20 g, faktor kedua adalah pengurangan pupuk anorganik (urea, SP36 dan KCl) dari dosis rekomendasi yaitu 0%, 25% dan 50%. Data dianalisis dengan uji F dan DMRT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian 20 g mikoriza + 20 g trichoderma tanaman-1 meningkatkan persentase infeksi mikoriza 56.7% dibandingkan dengan 10 g mikoriza + 10 g Trichoderma tanaman-1. Kombinasi terbaik dengan tanaman tertinggi diperoleh pada tanpa mikoriza-Trichoderma dengan pengurangan 25% pupuk anorganik, sedangkan pada bobot akar kering tertinggi pada 10 g mikoriza + 10 g Trichoderma dengan 50% pupuk anorganik. Kombinasi terbaik dengan hasil (curd) tertinggi diperoleh pada 20 g mikoriza + 20 g Trichoderma dengan pengurangan dosis pupuk anorganik 25%, sedangkan kandungan vitamin C tertinggi pada 20 g mikoriza + 20 g trichoderma dengan pengurangan anorganik sebesar 50%.Kata kunci: budidaya, lahan marjinal, pupuk hayati, sayuran
Perkecambahan dan Pertumbuhan in vitro Jeruk Nipis (Citrus aurantifolia)
Authors: Komang Trisna Wirakusuma  , Purwito Agus , Husni Ali , Kosmiatin Mia
Published: October 2023

Dalam seleksi in vitro untuk peningkatan ketahanan jeruk terhadap serangan patogen Huanglongbin-HLB, ketersediaan tunas in vitro jeruk nipis diperlukan sebagai kontrol negatif, karena jeruk nipismerupakan salah satu jenis jeruk yang sangat rentan terhadap HLB. Tunas in vitro dapat diperoleh dariperkecambahan biji secara in vitro dengan lingkungan yang lebih terkendali. Tunas yang dihasilkan dariproses perkecambahan dalam kondisi in vitro dapat digunakan sebagai kontrol negatif saat dilakukaninokulasi buatan secara in vitro dengan suspensi patogen untuk menseleksi galur-galur hasil pemuliaan invitro. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendapatkan konsentrasi GA3 dan perlakuan skarifikasi terbaik untukperkecambahan in vitro jeruk nipis. Perkecambahan dilakukan pada biji jeruk yang sudah disetrilkanpermukaaan buahnya. Skarifikasi dilakukan dengan melukai testa biji. Biji jeruk nipis dengan dan tanpaperlakuan skarifikasi dikecambahkan pada media dasar MS+VMW dengan tambahan giberelin 0 mg L-1, 5mg L-1, 10 mg L-1, dan 15 mg L-1. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsentrasi GA3 optimal untukmenginduksi perkecambahan biji jeruk nipis adalah 5 mg L-1. Perlakuan skarifikasi secara nyata mampumempercepat waktu perkecambahan jeruk nipis.

Kata kunci: Citrus aurantifolia, GA3, kontrol negatif, seleksi in vitro, skarifikasi
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMBENTUK KOMPETENSI ALUMNI FAKULTAS EKONOMI DAN BISNIS JURUSAN MANAJEMEN UNIVERSITAS MATARAM
Authors: Alamsyah  , Husnan Lalu Hamdani
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: untuk mengetahui tingkat kompetensi yang dimiliki alumni jurusan Manajemen FEB Unram setelah menyelesaikan pendidikan,  untuk mengetahui foktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kompetensi alumni jurusan Manajemen FEB Unram, penelitian dilakukan pada sampel lulusan tahun 2019 dan 2020 yang tersebar diseluruh wilayan Indonesia, pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kontak email, telpon, WA dan bahkan secara langsung wawancara dengan alumni. Data yang terkumpulkan dan diolah  sesuai dengan tujuan penelitian yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan program SPSS, berikut data dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis factor dengan alat uji Bartlett, uji KMO dan Uji MSA. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa variable pembentuk kompetensi alumni jurusan Manajemen Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Mataram rata-rata berada diatas 3 point, yang maksudnya bahwa persepsi alumni tentang kompetensi cukup tinggi, kompetensi yang paling tinggi adalah kerjasama team, diikuti oleh etika, komunikasi  masing-masing dengan nilai sebesar 4.4977, 4.4018, 4.4247. Nilai yang paling sering muncul pada setiap pilihan kompetensi adalah 4 dengan titik tengah sebesar  4. jadi variable kompetensi sangat penting untuk diperhatikan, selanjutnya faktor-faktor utama yang membentuk kompetensi  alumni Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis jurusan Manajemen Unram Komponen 1 adalah: Etika, Keahlian berdasarkan bidang ilmu, Bahasa Inggris, Penggunaan Teknologi Informasi, Komunikasi, Kerja sama tim, dan Pengembangan Diri. Komponen 2 yang membentuk kompetensi adalah Pengetahuan di luar bidang ilmu, Pengetahuan umum, Berpikir kritis, Bekerja di bawah tekanan, dan Integritas.
Development of A STEM-Based Introduction to Quantum Physics Module on the Sub-Subject of Potential Variations in the Physics Education Study Program
Authors: Akhsan Hamdi , Putra Guruh Sukarno , Wiyono Ketang , Romadoni Muhammad , Furqon M.
Published: October 2023

A valid and practical STEM-based introduction to quantum physics module has been successfully developed. The module development uses a modified Rowntree development model consisting of three stages: the planning stage, the development stage, and the evaluation stage. Tessmer's formative evaluation was carried out at the evaluation stage, including self-evaluation, expert review, one-to-one evaluation, and small group evaluation. Data collection techniques used walkthrough data and questionnaire data. The results of the expert review show that the EVR value from the experts is 88.1%. In the one-to-one evaluation stage, the HEOS value from student responses to the use of this module is 88.6% (efficient type). The module was revised into prototype two and re-tested apart from these two stages. In the small group evaluation trial, the HEOS score from student responses using this module is 93.0%. Thus, based on the study results, it is concluded that the developed module (teaching material) is valid and practical.
STUDY ON CHEMICAL QUALITY AND INHIBITORY EFFICACY OF TRIGONA BEE (Tetragonula clypearis) HONEY FROM BREEDERS IN EAST LOMBOK DISTRICT AGAINST Pseudomonas aeruginosa IN VITRO
Authors: Hifzi Ulan Nasri Solatul , Widyastuti Sri , Ariyana Mutia Devi
Published: October 2023

Chemical properties and antimicrobial activity of honey can be affected by geographic location. The East Lombok region has varied geographical conditions including mountains and lowlands. The aim of this study was to determine the chemical quality and inhibition activity of trigona honey bee from Breeders in East Lombok District against Pseudomonas aeruginosa in vitro. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with one factor, which consisted of 6 (six) locations, namely breeders Dames Damai, Bintang Rinjani, Sukarema, Bebidas, Banjar Sari and Geres. Data were analyzed by ANOVA at a significance level of 5% using Co-Stat software. Significantly different data were further tested with a Honestly Significant Difference (HSD). Data of phytochemical compounds (tannins and flavonoid) were analyzed using a descriptive method. The results showed that trigona honey obtained from 6 breeders in East Lombok had significantly different pH, water content and reducing sugar content. The pH of trigona honey obtained from 6 farms in East Lombok Regency is in the general pH range of trigona honey, which ranges from 2.99 to 3.33. Meanwhile, the water content of trigona honey obtained from 6 farms in East Lombok Regency was very high, namely 27.98 - 41.01% (bb) with very low reducing sugar levels, which only ranged from 25.22 - 30.92%. Therefore, all of these honey samples did not meet the quality standards based on SNI-8664-2018. The antimicrobial activity of trigona honey from 6 breeders in East Lombok showed very strong inhibition against Pseudomonas aeruginosa in vitro because of the flavonoids content.
IDENTIFIKASI KANDUNGAN DAGING SAPI MENGGUNAKAN POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR) PADA PEDAGANG BAKSO TUSUK KELILING DI LINGKUNGAN KOTA MATARAM, NUSA TENGGARA BARAT
Authors: Unsunnidhal Lalu , Perdhana Firman Fajar , Utama Qabul Dinanta , Jannah Raudatul
Published: October 2023

Daging merupakan sumber protein penting dalam kehidupan sehari-hari manusia. Selain itu, dengan gaya hidup perkotaan yang sibuk dan padat, makanan olahan kini menjadi salah satu sumber protein utama dalam menu makanan seseorang. Konsumen bergantung pada pelabelan makanan untuk memutuskan apakah produk daging yang mereka beli aman dan terpercaya. Oleh karena itu, penting untuk memastikan pelabelan makanan dilakukan dengan cara yang benar untuk menghindari penipuan konsumen. Lebih banyak konsumen saat ini yang peduli dengan kualitas dan keamanan makanan daripada sebelumnya. Penelitian ini memaparkan metode untuk mengidentifikasi dan mendeteksi kandungan daging sapi menggunakan Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) pada 8 produk bakso tusuk dari pedagang keliling di sekitar Kota Mataram, Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kandungan daging sapi yang digunakan pada produk yang diuji. Temuan penting utama dalam karya ini adalah spesifisitas primer oligonukleotida untuk daging sapi olahan dan penentuan kandungan daging sapi pada bakso tusuk di sekitar Kota Mataram, Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat.
Puding Kedelai Porang Instan dengan fortifikasi tepung daun kelor Sebagai Pangan Fungsional Pencegah Stunting
Authors: Nofrida Rini , Rahayu Novia , Zainuri Zainuri , Kurniawan Saputra Indra
Published: October 2023

ABSTRAK

Stunting adalah kondisi kronis kekurangan gizi yang disebabkan oleh asupan gizi yang kurang dalam waktu yang lama akibat pemberian makanan yang tidak sesuai dengan kebutuhan gizi. Tepung daun kelor dapat ditambahkan kedalam makanan selingan seperti puding untuk meningkatkan nilai gizi puding. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan tepung daun kelor pada formulasi pembuatan bubuk puding kedelai porang instan sebagai bahan baku pembuatan puding kedelai porang terhadap  penilaian secara organoleptic serta kandungan gizi dan % Angka Kecukupan Gizi (AKG) pada formula terbaik berdasarkan uji organoleptik. Penelitian menggunakan metode Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 5 perlakuan penambahan tepung daun kelor, yaitu 0%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, dan 5% dari jumlah tepung kedelai yang digunakan dengan 3 kali ualangan. Berdasarkan hasil uji organoleptik perlakuan terbaik adalah pada penambahan tepung daun kelor sebanyak 3% dengan kandungan nutrisi pada bubuk puding kedelai porang instan yaitu kadar air 6.7 %, protein 36.5%, dan kalsium 419,1 mg/100 g. Kandungan nutrisi pada puding kedelai porang adalah kadar air 87.4 %, protein 4.12 %, dan kalsium 33,03 mg/100 g, serta memenuhi 7.62 % kebutuhan kalsium dan 30,9 % kebutuhan protein harian anak usia 1-3 tahun dan 4.95% kebutuhan kalsium dan 24,72% kebutuhan protein harian anak usia 4-5 tahun

 

Kata Kunci: Kelor, Porang, Puding, Stunting
Pengaruh Rasio Bunga Rosella dan Daun Stevia terhadap Mutu Teh Rosella-Stevia
Authors: Rizki Wahyu Arya , Nazaruddin Nazaruddin , Cicilia Siska
Published: October 2023

This study was to determine the effect of the ratio of rosella flowers and stevia leaves on the quality of rosella-stevia tea. This study used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 5 treatments, namely ratio of rosella flowers to stevia leave  S0 (100%:0%), S1 (85%:15%), S2 (75%:25%), S3 (65%:35%) and S4 (55%:45%). These were repeated 3 times to obtain 15 trials. The observed parameters were antioxidant activity, pH value, moisture content, ash content, color (colorimeter) and organoleptic (aroma, taste and color). Observations were analyzed using analysis of variance at the 5% level using the Co-Stat application. If there was a significant difference, further tests were carried out using the Honestly Significant Difference test. The results showed that the ratio of rosella flowers and stevia leaves had a significantly different effect on antioxidant activity, pH value, moisture content, ash content, oHue color, *L value, aroma (scoring), taste (hedonic and scoring) and color (hedonic and scoring) but not significantly different on the hedonic scent test. The best rosella-stevia tea treatment was S3 ratio of rosella flowers and stevia leaves (65%:35%) with antioxidant activity of 87,41%; pH 3,41; moisture 7,69%; ash 7,67%; L* 58,76 and oHue 6,78 was red purple in color, have a slightly unpleasant flavor, taste  sweet, were somewhat favored by panelists and in there were accordance with SNI 3836 of 2013 concerning the quality of packaged dry tea.
ConfiguraçõesToma essa canção como um Beijo: Ressonâncias de um projeto de extensão em tempos de pandemia
Authors: Bárbara Bianca Bruno , Pinto Marly Chagas Oliveira , Vivarelli Bianca Lepsh , Santos Alice Rodrigues Brito Dos , Cursino Diogo Galindo , Silva Emily Felix Mendes Da , Barbosa Marcos dos Santos , Miranda Renato Reis
Published: October 2023

Este artigo apresenta o Projeto de Extensão Toma essa Canção como um Beijo e extrai, de suas ações, reflexões teórico-clínicas sobre o trabalho realizado. Pretende-se registrar a trajetória de um fazer compartilhado entre a coordenação do projeto, extensionistas e colaboradores externos, de modo a sustentar a possibilidade de que, por meio de recados de voz e de envio de canções, se diminuísse a distância imposta pelo isolamento. Retoma-se o cenário de nascimento da ação extensionista; as parcerias necessárias para sua realização; o desenho compartilhado do trabalho para, então, apresentar considerações sobre efeitos recolhidos sobre as várias pessoas envolvidas. Refletimos sobre o nosso trabalho em algumas dimensões: 1. enquanto estratégia de interlocução com a comunidade – em tempos de pandemia; 2. como uma prática interinstitucional e transdisciplinar que remete à preocupação com a integralidade do cuidado a saúde e com a complexidade da formação dos estudantes/extensionistas; 3. como exercício de uma ética de cuidado, pautada por uma escuta sensível. Destacamos o quanto a arte, em especial a música em sua versão canção, pôde reinventar a presença e produzir subjetividades em tempos em que a distância social se impôs.
Curricularização da extensão: Propostas de universidades federais paulistas
Authors: Basso Lucimara Del Pozzo , Lemos Adriana dos Santos Reis , Pimenta Pedro Henrique , Bezerra Elisangela de Souza , Azevedo Maria Antonia Ramos de , Galizia Fernando Stanzione
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo busca analisar as propostas de curricularização da extensão universitária da Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC) e da Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP). Apesar do estado de São Paulo contar com uma terceira universidade federal, não exploramos a Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR) pois, até o momento da escrita do trabalho, ainda não foi apresentada pela instituição uma proposta de curricularização da extensão. A pesquisa se caracteriza na modalidade qualitativa, utilizando o método de análise documental para explorar as concepções de extensão, assim como as propostas de curricularização, das instituições citadas. Com tal proposta, a busca foi realizada dentro dos Projetos Pedagógicos Institucionais (PPI), Planos de Desenvolvimento Institucionais (PDI) e documentos institucionais autônomos desenvolvidos com o propósito de normatizar a curricularização. A partir de nossa análise foi possível observar semelhanças quanto ao direcionamento da extensão como um elemento curricular não desvinculado do contexto universitário. Não obstante, ambas as propostas ainda são tímidas em sua função pedagógica para com os objetivos da extensão, voltando-as a documentos que tangem o aspecto técnico da implementação da curricularização.
Investigating kidney function changes in young adults with COVID-19: Serum creatinine level, glomerular filtration rate, and biochemical profile analysis
Authors: Matyushin Nikita , Ermakov Dmitriy , Vasileva Inna , Vakolyuk Roza , Spaska Anastasiya
Published: October 2023

The study’s objective was to comprehensively assess kidney function alterations in patients with COVID-19. The study was carried out in Moscow (Russia) in 2021. 100 patients of 19-30 years old (51 females and 49 males) took part in the survey. The study collected participant data on basal urine, serum creatinine, and estimated glomerular filtration rate from medical histories before COVID-19 infection. COVID-19 diagnosis (delta strain) was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction test. Serum creatinine was measured, considering age and race. Micro-albuminuria levels from daily urine samples were established. Laboratory blood tests included quantitative indices of blood-forming elements, hemoglobin levels, and biochemical parameters. Based on the results, the study observed a slight increase in serum creatinine levels after COVID-19 infection, with concentrations of 78.4±6.4 mmol/L before infection and 87.5±7.7 mmol/L after the disease (p≥0.05). The microalbuminuria-creatinine ratio also showed an increase. The glomerular filtration rate in renal glomeruli declined from 93.3±10.1 mL/min/1.73 m2 before infection to 78.9±8.7 mL/min/1.73 m2 after the disease (p≥0.05). These findings suggest a trend towards decreased kidney function in young patients with moderate COVID-19 severity. However, normoalbuminuric compared to creatinine was significantly higher than normal after COVID-19. Urine tests indicated a trend of decreased renal glomerular filtration rate. Clinical symptoms included high temperature, weakness, cough, and, in some cases, liquid stools. Laboratory findings revealed significant deviations in hematocrit, neutrophil, and eosinophil concentrations. Parallel tests focusing on cystatin C and beta-2 macroglobulin are recommended to assess kidney function and identify potential dysfunction.
Deciphering Kyrgyz science and mathematics teachers’ STEM teaching readiness
Authors: Canlas Ian Phil
Published: October 2023

This study explored the interdependence of knowledge-base in teaching, STEM career awareness, teaching efficacy, attitudes, and STEM teaching readiness. Using a Likert-scale instrument adapted from literature, 367 public high school science and mathematics teachers from Osh and Naryn regions participated in the study. Partial least squares-structural equation modeling using SmartPLS revealed that STEM teaching readiness could be predicted by knowledge-base in teaching and STEM career awareness, and teaching efficacy and attitudes can be predicted by knowledge base in teaching. Teaching efficacy and attitudes did not have a significant direct effect on STEM teaching readiness, nor a mediating effect between knowledge-base in teaching and STEM teaching readiness and between STEM career awareness and STEM teaching readiness. The hypothesized model may inform relevant policy-making bodies and can be used in developing and implementing a locally-relevant and context-specific STEM professional development for science and mathematics teachers.
The scientist’s ways in national science curricula: A comparative study between Taiwan and Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Viet-Hai , Cheng Ping-Han , Chien Yu-Hsuan , Chang Chun-Yen
Published: October 2023

Recent science education reforms center at having students learn the practices of scientists. In this study, we aim at exploring how science curricular documents reflect the latest updates from the “practice turn” reform. To do that, we utilize the notion of the scientist’s ways of doing science as a perspective to observe the distribution of components constituting scientific practices in national science curricula. Current literature provides several curriculum analysis frameworks based on taxonomies of cognitive demands or international tests. Still, those frameworks are either not intended for science curricula or limited in indicators and hence failed to capture an updating picture of science curricula that reflect the recent practice turn. We employ multiple case study research design and qualitative content analysis approach to compare learning outcomes in Taiwan and Vietnam’s two national science curricula. Results from this study offer maps of scientific practices across curricular documents and relevant suggestions for stakeholders to improve science curricula. The study opens a new direction on researching science curricula to make science learning approaching the scientist’s ways in reality.
Perbedaan Persepsi Mahasiswa Akuntansi UNSERA, UNTIRTA, Dan UNIBA Mengenai Etika Penggelapan Pajak (Tax Evasion)
Authors: Vianty Elvina Ari , Malik Abdul , Umdiana Nana
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan persepsi mahasiswa akuntansi UNSERA, UNTIRTA, dan UNIBA mengenai Etika Penggelapan Pajak (Tax Evasion). Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa akuntansi di Universitas Serang Raya, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, dan Universitas Bina Bangsa yang berjumlah 217 orang, dengan menggunakan teknik sampling incidental. Data diperoleh melalui pengisian kuesioner yang kemudian diolah menggunakan alat bantu SPSS for windows. Analisis data menggunakan uji statistik deskriptif, uji validitas dan realibiltas,uji normalitas, dan uji hipotesis menggunakan Kruskal-Wallis. Hasil Kruskal-Wallis menunjukan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan persepsi antara mahasiswa akuntansi di UNSERA, UNTIRTA, dan UNIBA mengenai penggelapan pajak (tax evasion). Hal ini dikarenakan rata-rata ketiga kelompok tersebut memiliki persepsi yang sama bahwa penggelapan pajak itu tidak etis untuk dilakukan.
PRÁTICAS DE ENSINAGEM DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA E A BASE NACIONAL COMUM CURRICULAR
Authors: Sousa Ivan Vale de
Published: October 2023

As atividades de ensino e aprendizagem tornam-se pontos essenciais de partida das reflexões destas com as finalidades de discutir a relevância da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) como documento oficial; correlacionar as discussões na BNCC com as práticas de ensino e aprendizagem de Língua Portuguesa na formação dos falantes da língua; compreender como a Base Nacional Comum Curricular discute um currículo oficial à luz da aprendizagem, comunicação e interação por meio da língua materna. Assim, estas reflexões trazem à baila as discussões e as práticas possíveis de ampliação das visões referentes à construção de um currículo oficial, democrático e inclusivo.
GENDER WAGE GAP IN REGIONAL TURKISH LABOR MARKETS: NUTS1 REGIONS
Authors: KILINÇ Neslihan , IŞIK Hatice
Published: October 2023

This paper investigates the gender wage gap at a regional level for NUTS 1 in Turkey and the factors contributing to this gap through an analysis of 2019 TURKSAT Household Labor Force Survey data and a Machado-Mata decomposition analysis. The paper reveals variations in the wage gap between men and women in different regions, and also in the contributing factors and finds further that the direction and dimensions of the gender wage gap change across the wage distribution. In some regions, among lower wage groups, the gender wage gap and one particular component of this gap discrimination favors women. In every region, however, women in the higher wage groups are subject to wage discrimination, and this is intensified in many regions towards the distribution's upper tail, creating a glass ceiling. In the regional labor market, therefore, the experiences of women at different socioeconomic levels can vary.
ANDREA CAMİLLERİ’NİN KOMİSER MONTALBANO SERİSİ’NDE KADIN FİGÜRLERİ
Authors: KARAİL NAZLICAN Deniz Dilşad
Published: October 2023

İtalyan edebiyatının önemli yazarlarından biri olan Güneyli yazar Andrea Camilleri, İtalyan edebiyatının popüler anlatılarından kabul edilen polisiye roman türünde yazdığı eserleriyle tanınmaktadır. Sicilya’ya özgü yarattığı kurgu anlatılarında Güney İtalya’nın sosyal yapısının ve siyasi geçmişinin en etkili unsuru olan kilise-mafya-siyaset çatışmasını ustalıkla ele alır. Söz konusu edebi tür çerçevesinde yer alan anlatılar, anlatıya konu olan bir suç etrafında şekillenen olayları konu olarak merkeze yerleştirirken, karakterler arasında söz konusu suçu çözmeye çalışan bir dedektif, suça karışan insanlar ve tanıklar yer alır. Camilleri’nin aynı zamanda Sicilya adasını ve onun yaşam özelliklerini de anlatılarında birer karakter olarak ele aldığını belirtmek gerekir. Edebiyatta kadın kavramı feminist eleştirinin ortaya koyduğu çeşitli bakış açılarıyla ele alınmaktadır. Polisiye anlatılarda ise söz konusu inceleme, çoğunlukla ana karakteri bir kadın olan anlatılar üzerinden gerçekleştirilmiştir. Güneye özgü tipik bir İtalyan erkeği figürü çizen Komiser Montalbano’nun etrafında gelişen olaylar ekseninde ilerleyen seride yer alan kadın karakterler ise okura birer yan karakter olarak sunulmaktadır. Tarihsel süreç içerisinde İtalya başta olmak üzere bilhassa güneyin maruz kaldığı savaşlar ve yaşanılan göçler, anlatıların geçtiği coğrafyayı çok kültürlü ve çok katmanlı bir yapıya dönüştürmüştür. Komiser Montalbano serisi içerisinde de kadın karakterler aracılığıyla bu yapı daha görünür kılınmaktadır. Nitekim İtalyan edebiyatında kadın figürü denildiğinde köklerin 1300’lü yıllara dayandığı bilinmektedir. Guido Cavalcanti’den Dante Alighieri’ye, Franceco Petrarca’dan Ludovico Ariosto’ya, Carlo Goldoni’den Gabriele D’Annunzio’ya birçok yazar tarafından kadın figürünün farklı biçimlerde temsil edildiği bilinmektedir. Bu çalışmayla İtalya’nın çok kültürlü yapısı içerisinde yer bulan kadın kavramı feminist eleştiri bağlamında meleksi kadın – şeytani kadın ve femme fatal anlayışı çerçevesinde ele alınacaktır. Bu amaçla Sicilya’nın siyasi ve tarihi geçmişinden yola çıkarak Komiser Montalbano serisindeki kadın figürlerinin feminist eleştiri bağlamında incelenmesi hedeflenmektedir. Bu doğrultuda Camilleri’nin yarattığı kadın figürlerinin polisiye anlatı içerisindeki rollerinin neler olduğu belirlenmiş olacaktır
SOBRECARGA DE CUIDADORES INFORMAIS DE PESSOAS COM LESÃO POR PRESSÃO EM ASSISTÊNCIA DOMICILIAR
Authors: Fernandes Anderson de Mello , Brandão Maria Girlane Sousa Albuquerque , Teodoro Maria Lorena , Vianna Patrícia Carla , Pereira Marta Cristiane Alves , Nogueira Paula Cristina , Rabeh Soraia Assad Nasbine
Published: October 2023

Objetivo:Identificar a sobrecarga de cuidadores informais de pessoas com lesão por pressão em assistência domiciliar. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo e transversal realizado com 29 pacientes com lesão por pressão e 29 cuidadores informais, no mês de março de 2019, no interior de São Paulo. Utilizou-se um instrumento de avaliação do perfil sociodemográfico e clínico dos pacientes e cuidadores, além de escala de sobrecarga do cuidado (Caregiver Burden Scale). Resultados: As pessoas com lesão por pressão eram majoritariamente homens, idosos e com problemas neurológicos. Houve predomínio de cuidadoras mulheres, com média de 56 anos de idade. Na análise da sobrecarga do cuidado, os domínios mais afetados foram o isolamento (x = 2,38), seguido de tensão geral (x = 2,31) e decepção (x = 2,06). A média de sobrecarga total foi de 2,02. Como fatores contribuintes para a sobrecarga, destacaram-se idade, tempo de lesão, tempo dedicado ao cuidado, grau de parentesco entre o cuidador e a pessoa com lesão por pressão e presença de problemas de saúde autorrelatados pelos cuidadores. Conclusão: Os cuidadores informais de pessoas com lesão por pressão apresentam impactos subjetivos aferidos pela escala de sobrecarga, principalmente nos domínios isolamento, tensão geral e decepção, como consequência do envolvimento com o paciente por este ser um membro da família. A compreensão da sobrecarga experiência da sobrecarga do cuidado pode contribuir com a elaboração de estratégias de cuidados aos familiares/cuidadores informais, para reduzir o risco de desgaste e adoecimento.
Efficacy of informed consent process using educational videos for skin biopsy procedures
Authors: Mettarikanon Dichitchai , Tawanwongsri Weeratian , Jaruvijitrattana Pitchaya , Sindhusen Sasipaka , Charoenchitt Surinnart , Manunyanon Patsaraporn
Published: October 2023

The informed consent process is integral to medical procedures, including skin biopsies, which are the definitive method for diagnosing challenging skin lesions. Educational videos are recognized for effective delivery of information for informed consent. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an informed consent process using educational videos to improve patient understanding and reduce preprocedural anxiety. This multicenter, randomized controlled study was conducted during December 2021-June 2023. Participants were randomly assigned to either the video or verbal group in a 1:1 ratio. They completed knowledge and anxiety questionnaires before and after biopsy. The final analysis included 54 participants (verbal group: n=28; video group: n=26) with a mean age of 51.9 years (standard deviation [SD] 18.1), and a balanced gender distribution. Post-intervention knowledge scores (median 10.0; IQR 8.0-10.0) significantly increased compared to pre-intervention scores (median 6.0; IQR 4.0-9.0), p<0.001. Post-intervention Spielberger state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI) scores (median 5.0; interquartile range, IQR 5.0-6.0) significantly decreased compared to pre-intervention scores (median 7.0; IQR 5.0-10.0), p<0.001. Knowledge scores increased more in the video group (median, 2.5; IQR 1.0-5.0) than in the verbal group (median, 1.5; IQR 0.0-4.0), p=0.217. There was no significant difference in STAI score changes between the video group (median 1.0, IQR 0.0-4.0) and the verbal group (median 1.0, IQR 0.0-3.0), p=0.824. Despite statistical insignificance, educational videos exhibited greater effectiveness in enhancing comprehension and demonstrated comparable efficacy in reducing anxiety compared to conventional intervention.
Gamified grammar learning in online English courses in Thai higher education
Authors: Waluyo Budi , Phanrangsee Sirikhun , Whanchit Wararat
Published: October 2023

Gamification in the 21st century academic English grammar instruction is popular, but the lack of comparative studies on its effectiveness in online courses limits its scalability. This study aimed to address this problem by examining students’ experiences and outcomes in gamified grammar learning versus non-gamified learning in a fully synchronous online English course. The 12-week course involved 80 A1-A2 English learners, split into experimental (gamified) and control (non-gamified) groups. Data were collected through surveys, learning outcomes, and written reflections using a two-group design and the sequential explanatory research method. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and bivariate correlations, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. The results indicate that gamified grammar instruction improved students’ experiences, motivation, enjoyment, and engagement while reducing anxiety. Gamification also led to better learning outcomes compared to traditional methods. However, there was a gap between perceived experiences and actual outcomes, emphasizing the need for caution in interpreting emotions as achievement indicators. Some obstacles, including technical issues, comprehension difficulties, and time constraints, were observed. The study recommends policies to facilitate the integration of gamification into the curriculum.
European Strategy for Regulating Online Video Games and New Digital Markets: A Comparison of Emerging Opportunities and the Current Italian Regulatory Framework
Authors: Borgese Manuela Luciana
Published: October 2023

Europe is targeting video games for economic growth, employment and increased sales volumes. This is a booming sector whose strong push toward innovation that contributes to the digital transformation within the European Union. In fact, the use of video games is not only limited to leisure activities but also has strong uses in the area of skill enhancement, especially digital, education as well as aiding advancement in technological areas. With regard to turnovers, one context greatly impacted by this sector is online sales of digital goods sold in online video games. Alongside the attractive sales volumes, however, are serious risks arising from noncompliance with existing regulations within such new sales contexts. This paper therefore aims to analyse these new contexts, assessing concrete risks and examining specific means of protection to create a safer environment for players and buyers of goods within video games. Keywords: Video games; Contractual obligation; Children; Compliance