bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Efficacy of Hydrocortisone in Preventing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: An Integrative Literature Review
Authors: Witkowsk Sandra Mara , Sene Leonardo Fonseca , Cruz Thor Ferreira da , Wilde Marco Otílio Duarte Rodrigues , Foresti Roque Antonio
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease that affects mostly premature neonates, its pathophysiology is still uncertain, proliferative, apoptotic, and proinflammatory mechanisms are linked. The use of corticosteroids is an option in an attempt to prevent BPD. Objective: This literature review seeks to understand whether hydrocortisone has benefits in preventing BPD in preterm neonates. Methodology: An integrative review was carried out using Medline / Pubmed, Biblioteca Virtual da Saude (BVS), Cochrane, EMBASE, and Scielo as databases, searching for articles, between 2015 and 2021, that used only hydrocortisone for the prevention of BPD. To assess the methodological and evaluation quality, AMSTAR criteria, and GRADE system were used respectively. Results: From a total of 194 articles, 5 were included in the study, 2 studies observed a decrease in the need for mechanical ventilation, 3 had a decreased mortality rate and in 2 studies the cases of BPD were reduced with the use of hydrocortisone. One study did not show statistical significance for either mortality or BPD prevention with drug use compared with placebo. These studies showed a reduction in the need for invasive mechanical ventilation, as well as an increase in the extubation rate. The death rate for newborns who used hydrocortisone was also lower compared to the control group. Regarding the prevention of BPD, hydrocortisone showed a slight reduction in the number of cases compared to placebo, when started early (<24 hours) and with a low dose. Conclusion: The use of low-dose and early-onset of hydrocortisone was superior to placebo in preventing BPD, but hydrocortisone is still not an ideal drug for preventing BPD.
Immunological Prevention of an Emerging Red Sea Bream Iridovirus [RSIV] in Cage-Cultured Spotted Mandarin Siniperca Scherzeri in Dandong, Northeast China
Authors: Zhang Wenfeng , Dong Youyong , Weng Shaoping , Dong Chuanfu
Published: August 2024

Red sea bream iridovirus [RSIV] is one of the most important causative agents in marine finfish industry, and RSIV was documented rarely in freshwater fish. Here, a novel RSIV, designated as Megalocyti-KD1201, was isolated and characterized from a natural mass mortality of cage-cultured spotted mandarin S. Scherzeri, one of the seven fish species in genus Siniperca, in Dandong, Northeast China. By phylogenetic analysis, Megalocyti-KD1201 was classified into a distinct RSIV clade, in which clade an early well-known genome-sequenced RSIV-Ehime-1 isolate in Japan was included. Vaccination trials showed that inactivated whole cell vaccines [Megalocyti-KD1201 strain] conferred effective protection to vaccinated spotted mandarin, and greater than 90% protection were obtained in two field tests in cage-cultured spotted mandarin during 2016- 2018. By contrast, less than 15% survivals were obtained in non-vaccination group. Vaccine inoculation showed a highly efficient treatment to prevent natural outbreak of RSIV diseases in cultured spotted mandarin.
Analisis Manajemen Kurikulum Pelatihan Educourse.id
Authors: Putra Dimas Arya , Kuswandi Dedi , Kurniawan Citra
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis manajemen kurikulum pelatihan educourse.id. Hasil yang menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata pebelajar sebagai tenaga kerja berada di atas Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimum (KKM). Hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa kurikulum yang digunakan efektif dalam meningkatkan kompetensi pebelajar. Pelatihan dilakukan melalui kombinasi metode daring dan luring dengan pengawasan sistematis dan evaluasi berkala. Selain itu, penerapan Training Need Analysis (TNA) dilakukan untuk menyesuaikan kurikulum dengan kebutuhan pebelajar. Penelitian ini menyarankan pentingnya soal-soal Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) dalam uji pemahaman serta penyesuaian kurikulum berdasarkan analisis kebutuhan dan perkembangan zaman.Selain itu, peningkatan kualitas uji soal, penciptaan lingkingan belajar yang kondusif, peningkatan komunikasi dan kolaborasi, serta monitoring dan penjaminan mutu yang berkelanjutan. Implikasi penelitian ini dapat membantu perusahaan dalam meningkatkan kualitas program pelatihan dan daya saing nasional dan internasional
SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFIS DESTINASI TEMPAT WISATA PROVINSI PAPUA
Authors: Nahak Teti Yulius , Nurhayati Sitti , Widiyantoro M. Riandi , Wiliam Habibi Santos , Ndala Stefanus , Umalekhoa Iswanto
Published: August 2024

Pariwisata Provinsi Papua Dimana terdapat keanekaragaman seni, budaya, flora dan fauna untuk mengunjungi maupun mencari informasi wisata yang ada di Provinsi Papua masyarakat harus menggakses googlemaps yang terdiri dari: objek wisata, hotel, restaurant, cafe, travel, lokasi wisatas, dan usaha lainnya. Namun terdapat beberapa kekurangan seperti tidak tepatnya longitude dan latitude lokasi yang dituju atau kurangnya informasi lengkap mengenai lokasi wisata. Maka dari itu perlu adanya
sebuah sistem berbasis android yang dapat memberikan informasi wisata terlengkap yang ada di Provinsi Papua. SIG berbasis android ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan SIG dengan visualisasi data spasial yang memberikan informasi letak objek wisata yang mengarahkan pengguna untuk memilih lokasi objek wisata berdasarkan kategori wisata yang diharapkan oleh pengguna dan memberikan informasi objek wisata antara lain lokasi, deskripsi umum, serta fasilitas penunjang wisata yang disajikan secara jelas kepada masyarakat sebagai promosi wisata Provinsi Papua dan Kota Jayapura sebagai ibu kota. Manfaat pembuatan SIG pariwisata Provinsi Papua berbasis android sebagai berikut: Memudahkan wisatawan untuk memperoleh informasi letak obyek wisata dengan efektif, efisien dan akurat di Kota Jayapura dan Kabupaten yang ada di Provinsi Papua. Memberi sumbangan ide kepada pemerintah daerah dalam usaha menarik wisatawan sehingga dapat menambah income pemerintah Kota dan Kabupaten dan Meningkatkan pelayanan pariwisata yang semakin baik, unggul dan terdepan dalam memberikan kemudahan akses informasi objek wisata di Kota dan Kabupaten. Sistem informasi geografi berbasis android, dalam pembuatan aplikasi ini penulis menggunakan metode perancangan Uml, metode pengembangan Waterfall dan metode pengujian Blackbox Testing. Sedangkan aplikasi dibuat menggunakan bahasa pemrograman Java dan menggunakan IDE android studio sebagai media untuk pembuatan aplikasi
Sistem Informasi Penjualan pada Toko Hanania
Authors: Nahak Teti Yulius , Kartika Amalia , Robo Salahudin , Putri Muwa Maria Claudia , Sasono Damar Suryo
Published: August 2024

Toko Hanania merupakan usaha penjualan makanan dan minuman yang menyediakan berbagai macam produk dari pengolahan kurma. Toko Hanania mempunyai permasalahan yaitu pada laporan keuangan yang masih menggunakan cara penulisan tangan sehingga sering terjadinya kesalahan dalam pencatatan pemesanan produk, kesalahan dalam perhitungan produk, kerusakan, dan kehilangan, bahkan membutuhkan waktu yang cukup lama untuk melakukan pengecekan pada produk. Tujuan dari penelitian ini maka dibuatkannya system informasi berbasis web agar mampu meningkatkan suatu pelayanan penjualan, terutama pada penawaran produk yang dapat memudahkan proses promosi dan transaksi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu dengan metode waterfall, sebab metode ini lebih efisien digunakan pada system untuk penjualan pada Toko Hanania. Model waterfall ini juga berkembang secara sistematis dari satu tahap ke tahap lain seperti air terjun. Hasil penelitian ini menghasilkan suatu system berbasis web yang mampu melakukan penjualan secara online, dan dapat memasarkan suatu produk dengan jangkauan yang luas dan dengan penjualan online bisa lebih efektif dan efisien, bahkan menjadikan peluang yang baik bagi konsumen Toko Hanania.
Kata kunci: Toko Hanania, Metode Waterfall, Penjualan
Analisa Model Application Development Dalam Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Di Sekolah SMP Gloria Dei Weekurra
Authors: Lende Nofliana Theresia , Trisno Trisno , Mikku Ate Paulus
Published: August 2024

Perkembangan teknologi informasi pada zaman modern ini sangat berkembang pesat yang dihasilkan dari sistem informasi. Misalnya dalam bidang kesehatan seperti sistem informasi stok barang, sistem informasi rawat inap pasien dan masih banyak sistem informasi lainya yang sudah dimanfaatkan dalam berbagai bidang. Sistem informasi memberikan kemudahan bagi semua kalangan. SMP Gloria Dei adalah salah satu lembaga pendidikan yang masih kurang informasi tentang model Rapid Application Development dan memiliki kelemahan dalam pengumpulan data nilai siswa serta pembuatan jadwal belajar dan mengajar. Dikarenakan sistem pengumpulan data nilai siswa dan pembuatan jadwal belajar mengajar masih manual. Hal ini dapat memperlambat dalam pengumpulan data nilai siswa dan pembuatan jadwal yang setiap saat bisa berubah. Dalam Pengembangan Sistem Informasi di Sekolah SMP Gloria Dei. Dimana hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat berguna atau bermanfaat bagi Sekolah SMP Gloriadei dalam mengelolah data
Penerapan Metode Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Pada Sistem pendukung keputusan Penentuan Taman Kanak-Kanak
Authors: Bili Delsiana , Kopong Pati Gergorius , Fransiska Ledi Dian
Published: August 2024

Persoalan orang tua yang mempunyai anak usia dini disetiap awal tahun ajaran baru dalam memilih sekolah taman kanak-kanak. Memilih sekolah pada anak usia dini bukanlah hal yang muda karena banyak kesulitan yang disebabkan oleh kriteria yang wajib diketahui oleh para orang tua. Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) menjadi solusi dalam memberikan pertimbangan kepada orang tua dalam memilih sekolah taman kanak-kanak. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) merupakan metode yang memiliki struktur yang berhirarki serta memberikan kemudahan dalam menyederhanakan suatu permasalahan dari kriteria yang kompleks dengan berbagai pilihan alternatif yang ada, sehingga dapat mempercepat proses pengambilan keputusan dalam pemilihan Taman Kanak-Kanak. Kriteria yang digunakan dalam melakukan pemilihan Taman Kanak-Kanak terbaik ini terdiri dari 6 (enam) kriteria yaitu akreditasi, sarana prasarana, biaya SPP, kurikulum, jumlah guru dan jumlah siswa. Hasil akhir dari pengolahan data dan pengujian dengan menggunakan metode Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) ditentukan bahwa Taman Kanak- Waikalasung dengan hasil perhitungan nilai akhir tertinggi yaitu sebesar 1 or 3.83%.
KAIDAH APPRAISAL JAMINAN PADA PERBANKAN SYARIAH
Authors: Kurniawan Rahmad , Tarantang Jefry , Harfani Harfani
Published: August 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk membahas kaidah jaminan pada perbankan syariah. Jaminan atau anggunan adalah sebuah harta yang diserahkan kepada seseorang untuk pembayaran atau bukti kesanggupan terhadap kewajiban. Jaminan merupakan salah satu bagian dari penerapan prinsip kehati-hatian pada perbankan syariah, dengan adanya jaminan maka pihak bank percaya bahwa nasabah akan bersungguh-sungguh dalam menjalankan kewajibannya dalam sebuah transaksi. Dalam perbankan terdapat penilaian terhadap jaminan atau yang dikenal dengan istilah appraisal. Penilaian barang jaminan meliputi nilai pasar, nilai baru, nilai wajar, nilai asuransi, nilai likuiditas, dan nilai buku. Ketentuan barang yang bisa menjadi jaminan dalam perbankan adalah barang yang memiliki nilai atau harga, bukan barang yang menjadi sumber pendapatan calon kreditur, dan barang yang siap dilepas debitur dan diberikan kepada kreditur jika terjadi wanprestasi, selain itu jaminan juga harus memenuhi unsur MAST (Marketability, Ascertainably of value, Stability of value, Transferability, Secured
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Audit Delay pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2018-2020
Authors: Abas Sofyan , Nadilia Naswan , Nati Faradila
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh profitabilitas, solvabilitas dan ukuran perusahaan terhadap audit delay pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2018-2020. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder. Data sekunder merupakan jenis data penelitian yang diperoleh peneliti secara tidak langsung melalui media perantara. Data sekunder umumnya berupa bukti, catatan sejarah atau laporan yang telah disusun untuk dipublikasikan atau tidak dipublikasikan (Fanny et al, 2017). Data sekunder atau data kuantitatif dengan sumber data dari laporan keuangan yang telah diaudit oleh masing-masing perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) yang merupakan data time series periode 2018-2020 yang diperoleh dari website Bursa Efek Indonesia. (www.idx.co.id). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa profitabilitas secara parsial berpengaruh negatif terhadap audit delay, solvabilitas secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap audit delay, ukuran perusahaan secara parsial tidak berpengaruh terhadap audit delay, sedangkan profitabilitas, solvabilitas, dan ukuran perusahaan secara simultan tidak berpengaruh terhadap audit delay
Scholarship Spotlight: Child Care Challenges
Authors: Druery Donna
Published: August 2024

Effective mentoring, involving mutual respect and collaboration, requires availability, capability, activity, and proximity. Mentorship fosters trust, goal-setting, and understanding between mentor and mentee. The author, an experienced mentor, describes mentoring Eboni Bango, whose work focuses on early education access. She addressed the U.S. childcare crisis, exacerbated by high costs, insufficient subsidies, and post-COVID daycare shortages. The article advocates for enhanced funding and policies to ensure quality, affordable child care, which is crucial for closing the opportunity gap and fostering equity.
O impacto da terapia de reposição hormonal na saúde mental
Authors: Carvalho Silva Leite André Matheus , Calil Alves Murilo , Rotoli Lucas Vinicius , BONIFACIO DE OLIVEIRA NETO OSVALDO , Abdallah Matos João Paulo , Glauberg Leandro de Freitas Rodrigues Marthone , Luiz Darcy Rodrigues Fontenelle de Araújo  , Marco Antonio Montagner Giulianis  , Mariáh D'Agostini Peliciolli  , Vitória Pontes Páschoa  , Marcelle Carolina Antunes Souza  , Mariana Thiel Biava  , Aline Cicilia Oliveira dos Santos Guimarães
Published: August 2024

Este estudo investigou os impactos da terapia de reposição hormonal (TRH) na saúde mental de homens e mulheres. A análise abrangeu testosterona em homens e estradiol e progesterona em mulheres. Em homens, a terapia de reposição de testosterona (TRT) melhorou a qualidade de vida, especialmente em casos de hipogonadismo, e reduziu sintomas depressivos e ansiedade. No entanto, a TRT aumentou a agressividade verbal e sentimentos de raiva. Em mulheres, a terapia combinada de estrogênio e progesterona mostrou resultados variados nos níveis de cortisol e na variabilidade da frequência cardíaca, com efeitos mais pronunciados após seis meses. A TRH reduziu a ansiedade, especialmente em mulheres com ondas de calor decorrentes da menopausa. O estrogênio isolado teve efeitos variados, enquanto a combinação com progesterona mostrou resultados inconsistentes. Conclui-se que a TRH pode melhorar a qualidade de vida e saúde mental, mas sua aplicação deve ser cuidadosamente avaliada e personalizada.
The Influence of Organizational Culture on Teacher Performance at SMK Negeri 1 Bungoro
Authors: Nasrullah Muh. , Arwansyah  , Saleh Sirajuddin
Published: August 2024

The success of the school does not only come from the leadership but all those involved, including all teachers, staff and student cooperation who are willing to follow all the rules that apply in the school. This study is a quantitative descriptive research that aims to find out how the picture of organizational culture at SMK Negeri 1 Bungoro, to find out how the performance of teachers at SMK Negeri 1 Bungoro Pangkep Regency, and to find out how much influence organizational culture has on teacher performance at SMK Negeri 1 Bungoro. The population in this study amounted to 35 people. Data collection is carried out by observation, questionnaire, and documentation techniques. Data was obtained from research results processed using data analysis and using the SPSS 25 application consisting of Validity and Reliability Tests. Descriptive data analysis techniques and inferential statistical analysis. The results showed that the indicators used on each of these variables showed where the organizational culture was in the good category. For teacher performance indicators are in the good category. Based on the correlation test, there is a strong/high relationship between the two variables. So it can be concluded that there is a significant influence between organizational culture on teacher performance at SMK Negeri 1 Bungoro. This research can be used as a reference for future research that discusses organizational culture on teacher performance because previous research discussed more about organizational culture on principal leadership.
Analysis of Community Satisfaction Level with Administration Services at Salampe Village Office
Authors: Saleh Sirajuddin , Akmal Muh. Nur , Nasrullah Muh.
Published: August 2024

Service is an activity carried out by someone in an institution or group to help or facilitate the community in achieving certain goals. And administration is a process of cooperation between two or more people to achieve targets by utilizing certain facilities and infrastructure in an efficient and useful manner. This research is qualitative descriptive research that aims to determine the Level of Community Satisfaction with Administration Services at the Salampe Village Office. Data collection techniques use observation, interview, and documentation methods. Data analysis techniques in this study use data condensation techniques, data presentation, conclusion, and verification. The results showed that the level of Community Satisfaction with Administration Services at the Salampe Village Office, seen as a whole, was already in the satisfactory category. This can be seen from the fulfillment of eight indicators, namely simplicity is considered good, clarity and certainty have shown good, security is good enough, openness has been carried out well, efficient has been carried out well, economics has been implemented well, equitable justice has been implemented well. But in terms of punctuality, it is still less or not optimal. This research can be used as a reference in decision making in terms of improving customer service for community satisfaction at the village level because previous research focused on the district level.
Effectiveness of the Use of Mail Application Information Systems at the Center for Security and Enforcement of Environmental and Forestry Law in Sulawesi Region
Authors: Rahman Nawir , Hasda Andi Yusran , Niswaty Risma
Published: August 2024

Effectiveness of the Use of Mail Application Information Systems at the Sulawesi Region Environmental and Forestry Law Security and Enforcement Center (SIAP GAKKUM). The purpose of the study was to determine the Effectiveness of the Use of Mail Application Information Systems at the Sulawesi Region Environmental and Forestry Law Security and Enforcement Center (SIAP GAKKUM). The data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and documentation. The informants in this study were the Head of the Administration Sub-Division, the Admin of the SIAP GAKKUM Application, Administration Staff, and 2 employees. The data analysis techniques used are data condensation techniques, data presentation, drawing conclusions or verification. The results showed that the management of letters at the Center for Security and Enforcement of Environmental and Forestry Law in Sulawesi Region, showed that the process of managing letters was in accordance with procedures so that it could be said to be effective. The use of cost and time is very efficient so that it can be categorized as effective, data security in the SIAP GAKKUM application can be guaranteed because access is only given to employees, application access and information can be accessed easily by employees according to the user account and account level owned. This research can be used as a reference material in the development of digital-based mail applications, there are several advantages of this application including efficient use of time, costs, data security guarantees, and flexible data access.
The Influence of Performance Allowances on Employee Work Performance at the Makassar State Administrative Court
Authors: Suprianto Suprianto , Suci Rezki , Jamaluddin
Published: August 2024

The government, in supporting the improvement of work quality and employee welfare, has issued one policy, namely providing performance allowances to civil servants. Employees play a very active role in every organizational activity because employees determine the realization of organizational goals. Therefore, providing performance allowances is expected to be able to motivate employees to produce good work results or work performance. This research aims to determine the description of performance allowances, work performance, and the magnitude of the influence of performance allowances on the work performance of employees of the Makassar State Administrative Court. This research is quantitative research with a correlational type of research. The sample in this study was 32 people using simple random sampling techniques. The data collection techniques used were questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. Meanwhile, the data analysis techniques used are descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis. The test results show that the performance allowance variable is in the very high category, while the work performance variable is in the very good category. Based on the results of the product-moment correlation test, the relationship between variables is moderate and there is a positive and significant influence of performance allowances on the work performance of Makassar State Administrative Court employees of 27.4%. The research results show that with performance benefits employees are more disciplined and enthusiastic in improving their work performance.
Newpreneurship: Diversifikasi Buah Lontar dalam Mewujudkan Kemandirian Ekonomi Masyarakat Kabupaten Jeneponto
Authors: Aslinda Andi , Siraj Muhammad Luthfi , Akmal Muh. Ikramullah
Published: August 2024

Pembangunan ekonomi masyarakat di Kecamatan Bangkala Kabupaten Jeneponto melalui pelatihan newpreneurship yang bertujuan agar masyarakat petani lontar memiliki kemandirian untuk peningkatan ekonomi yang suistainability. Pelaksanaan Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) diawali dengan tahap persiapan yang meliputi observasi lapangan dan penyiapan bahan. Langkah selanjutnya adalah pelaksanaan yang melibatkan berbagai metode seperti ceramah dengan teknik penyajian materi, demonstrasi dan sesi tanya jawab. Setelah tahap tanya jawab, kegiatan dilanjutkan dengan tahap evaluasi untuk mengevaluasi hasil akhir kegiatan. Hasil kegiatan PKM dievaluasi berdasarkan realisasi materi yang direncanakan serta jumlah dan antusiasme peserta. Realisasi materi yang direncanakan pada kegiatan PKM dapat dinilai sangat baik, karena seluruh materi yang disampaikan dapat dipahami oleh peserta, meskipun keterampilan membuat produk kerajinan dari buah lontar dan memanfaatkan teknologi untuk pemasaran media sosial masih terbatas. Keberhasilan pelaksanaan kegiatan PKM didukung oleh beberapa faktor antara lain dukungan pemerintah daerah dan partisipasi aktif petani lontar dalam pelatihan.
The Effectiveness of Using Finger Print in the Environmental Office of Soppeng Regency
Authors: Akib Haedar , Sari Indah , Niswaty Risma
Published: August 2024

The use of finger print is an electronic-based attendance tool used to see the level of employee discipline. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of finger printing use in the Soppeng Regency Environmental Office. To achieve this goal, researchers use data collection techniques through observation, questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. This research is a quantitative descriptive research. The population in this study was all employees of the Soppeng Regency Environmental Office which amounted to 62 people and sampling was carried out based on the Krejcie table as many as 55 people. Data is presented through a frequency table and processed using score calculations. The data analysis technique uses a percentage formula. The results of this study show that the effectiveness of finger printing in the Soppeng Regency Environmental Office is carried out very well or very effectively. These results are seen from the aspects of: 1) achieving targets, namely achieving employee attendance and productivity with a percentage result of 92.25%, 2) employee adaptability to finger printing with a percentage result of 95.81%, (3) employee job satisfaction with a percentage result of 91.85%, (4) employee responsibility to complete work on time with a percentage result of 92%.
Verifying the Existence of Indigenous Peoples using a Socio-spatial Approach: A Case Study of the Boti Tribe, Indonesia
Authors:   Forestry Department, State Agricultural Polytechnic of Kupang, Jl. Prof. Herman Yohannes, Lasiana, Kupang, Indonesia 85228, Dako F X , Setyowati R , Herningtyas W ,   Research Center for Ecology and Ethnobiology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jl. Raya Jakarta Bogor Km. 46, Komplek CSC Cibinong, Bogor, Indonesia 16911, Pujiono E ,   Research Center for Ecology and Ethnobiology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jl. Raya Jakarta Bogor Km. 46, Komplek CSC Cibinong, Bogor, Indonesia 16911, Budiman I ,   Agency for Standardization of Environmental and Forestry Instruments, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Gedung Manggala Wanabakti Blok VII Lantai 10 Jl. Gatot Subroto Jakarta, Indonesia 10270, Oematan O K
Published: August 2024

Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 52 of 2014 states that the criteria or evidence that must be met for recognition of indigenous peoples are: indigenous history, customary territories, customary law, customary objects, and customary institutions. Using a case study of the Boti Tribe, the oldest ethnic group on Timor Island, this study aims to collect evidence of the existence of indigenous peoples and their customary territories. This research will focus on verifying evidence of the existence of indigenous peoples using a socio-spatial approach. Our findings show that the Boti indigenous community still exists, with several main evidences of its existence, namely, they have a traditional history in which they were formed from several clans led by the Benu clan; there is a customary area with several use zones of land; there are customary laws that regulate daily life and local wisdom in managing natural resources; and there are traditional practices. Additional evidence was discovered that they manage customary forests sustainably, as evidenced by the consistent forest cover over the last 30 years. These findings can be used to develop academic papers and plans for regional regulations concerning the Boti Tribe's recognition.
SPARK regulates AGC kinases central to the Toxoplasma gondii asexual cycle
Authors: Herneisen Alice L , Peters Michelle L , Smith Tyler A , Shortt Emily , Lourido Sebastian
Published: August 2024

Apicomplexan parasites balance proliferation, persistence, and spread in their metazoan hosts. AGC kinases, such as PKG, PKA, and the PDK1 ortholog SPARK, integrate environmental signals to toggle parasites between replicative and motile life stages. Recent studies have cataloged pathways downstream of apicomplexan PKG and PKA; however, less is known about the global integration of AGC kinase signaling cascades. Here, conditional genetics coupled to unbiased proteomics demonstrates that SPARK complexes with an elongin-like protein to regulate the stability of PKA and PKG in the model apicomplexan Toxoplasma gondii. Defects attributed to SPARK depletion develop after PKG and PKA are down-regulated. Parasites lacking SPARK differentiate into the chronic form of infection, which may arise from reduced activity of a coccidian-specific PKA ortholog. This work delineates the signaling topology of AGC kinases that together control transitions within the asexual cycle of this important family of parasites.
New species of Ontocetus (Pinnipedia: Odobenidae) from the Lower Pleistocene of the North Atlantic shows similar feeding adaptation independent to the extant walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)
Authors: Boisville Mathieu , Chatar Narimane , Kohno Naoki
Published: August 2024

Ontocetus is one of the most notable extinct odobenines owing to its global distribution in the Northern Hemisphere. Originating in the Late Miocene of the western North Pacific, this lineage quickly spread to the Atlantic Ocean during the Pliocene, with notable occurrences in England, Belgium, The Netherlands, Morocco and the eastern seaboard of the United States. Reassessment of a pair of mandibles from the Lower Pleistocene of Norwich (United Kingdom) and a mandible from the Upper Pliocene of Antwerp (Belgium) that were referred to as Ontocetus emmonsi reveals existences of features of both Ontocetus and Odobenus. The presence of four post-canine teeth, a lower canine larger than the cheek-teeth and a lower incisor confirms the assignment to Ontocetus; simultaneously, characteristics such as a fused and short mandibular symphysis, a well-curved mandibular arch and thin septa between teeth align with traits usually found in Odobenus. Based on a combination of these characters, we describe Ontocetus posti, sp. nov. Its mandibular anatomy suggests, a better adaptation to suction-feeding than what was previously described in the genus suggesting that Ontocetus posti sp. nov. likely occupied a similar ecological niche to the extant walrus Odobenus rosmarus. Originating from the North Pacific Ocean, Ontocetus most likely dispersed via the Central American Seaway. Although initially discovered in the Lower Pliocene deposits of the western North Atlantic, Ontocetus also left its imprint in the North Sea basin and Moroccan Plio-Pleistocene deposits. The closure of the Isthmus of Panama during the Mio-Pliocene boundary significantly impacted the contemporary climate, inducing global cooling. This event constrained Ontocetus posti in the North Sea basin leaving the taxon unable to endure the abrupt climate changes of the Early Pleistocene, ultimately going extinct before the arrival of the extant counterpart, Odobenus rosmarus.
The dentition of the Late Jurassic dwarf sauropod Europasaurus holgeri from northern Germany: ontogeny, function, and implications for a rhamphotheca-like structure in Sauropoda
Authors: Régent Verena , Wiersma-Weyand Kayleigh , Wings Oliver , Knötschke Nils , Sander P. Martin
Published: August 2024

The basal macronarian sauropod Europasaurus holgeri is known only from the Late Jurassic of the Langenberg Quarry near Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany. Europasaurus has been identified as an insular dwarf and shows a clear resemblance to Camarasaurus and Giraffatitan. This study provides a detailed description of the dentition of Europasaurus based on an array of fossils outstanding in their abundance, variety of preservation, and ontogenetic range. Dental morphology for the replacement and functional dentitions, the tooth replacement pattern, and implications for food intake are described for the Europasaurus dentition, which is characterized by broad-crowned teeth. Characteristic features for Europasaurus are the presence of denticles on replacement teeth, the wrinkled enamel, and large wear facets both on the apex and on the carinae of the tooth crowns. The partially articulated skull SNHM-2207-R and isolated tooth rows DfmMh/FV 580.1 and DfmMh/FV 896.7 suggest the presence of strong connective tissue partially covering the teeth. This connective tissue would have provided stability and protection for the teeth. Evidence for this connective tissue include exposed tooth necks, in-situ teeth with strongly resorbed roots which no longer would have been connected to the jaw bone, and wrinkled enamel and its surface pattern. The same features can be observed in other sauropod taxa as well. We therefore suggest that eusauropods in general possessed this connective tissue structure, which may be an autapomorphy of the group. Possibly, this hypothetical structure is homologous to the rhamphotheca in birds and some non-avian theropods, which, however rarely, show such a close integration of keratinous tissue and teeth that we hypothesize here.
Henri Nouwen’s Prayer of the Heart. Contemplation as Key to Spiritual Transformation
Authors: Marchinkowski George
Published: August 2024

John de Gruchy discerned the present as a Kairos moment for the Western church with a renewed interest in the monastic and mystical. This article seeks to make a contribution by exploring spiritual transformation through Henri Nouwen’s eyes. After explaining his guiding motif, this article will explore his ultimate spiritual movement, from illusion to prayer, by investigating his claim that before the unitive phase in transformation might be experienced, illusions need to be unmasked. Next, contemplative prayer as a spiritual practice to complete this ‘swing’ will be examined. One of the most compelling ways Nouwen practiced contemplation, Visio Divina, will be described as an example of his contemplative practice, complemented by de Gruchy’s own exploration of icons as a means of grace. The practice will be placed in everyday life as a practice for ordinary people. Finally, it will be claimed that the ‘swing’ from illusion to prayer was for Nouwen centred in the heart and fulfilled in a permanent moment-by-moment interaction between a spiritual seeker and God ending in the Divine embrace.
Role of Serial Serum Cholinesterase Levels in Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Organophosphorus Compound Poisoning: A Cohort Study
Authors: Swapna GN , Neeraja T
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Poisoning is caused, when a poisonous material is consumed, inhaled, or comes into contact with the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes like the mouth or nose. Poisoning by pesticides has long been considered a serious public health issue. The majority of poisoning cases reported to hospitals involve either an unknown type and quantity of Organophosphorus (OP) poisoning taken by the patient, which makes repeated serum Acetylcholinesterase measurements. Few studies have done the serial Serum Cholinesterase(SChE) tests in the early stages of poisoning. Aim: To evaluate the prognostic value of measuring serial SChE levels in patients with OP poisoning to predict clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: This cohort study was conducted in the Department of Biochemistry and Therapeutics at Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka, India. Medical records of OP poisoning cases admitted during September 2023 and December 2023. A total of 40 patients were included in the study. Detailed demographic and clinical data, along with serial SChE levels at admission, day 2, and day 4, were recorded in the case record forms. Results: The mean age of the patients was 43.38±16.46 years. There was a significant decrease in serum SChE levels from day 1 to day 4 (p<0.0001). Furthermore, the mean SChE levels at admission in patients who survived were significantly higher (p<0.00001) than those in the group that expired. Conclusion: Significantly higher SChE levels were found to be associated with improved clinical outcomes, as indicated by improvements in mechanical ventilation and lower fatality rates after acute OP poisoning.
Dentinal Tubule Occluding Efficacy of Three Nano Biomaterials Containing Toothpastes on Simulated Hypersensitive Dentin: An SEM and EDX In-vitro Analysis
Authors: Mundhada Neha , Makade Chetana , Shenoi Pratima , Tekam Deepashri , Gupta Simran
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Dentin Hypersensitivity (DH) is a common dental issue characterised by sharp pain in response to stimuli. Desensitising toothpastes provide lasting relief by sealing dentinal tubules. In recent years, new home-use desensitising products incorporating nano biomaterials have been developed. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of nano biomaterials such as Nanohydroxyapatite (n-HAp), Novamin, and Pro-Argin in occluding dentinal tubules for the treatment of DH. Materials and Methods: An in-vitro study was conducted in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, from October 2017 to April 2019. A total of 105 extracted maxillary premolars were divided into five groups: a no-treatment group (n=5), a control group (Sodium Fluoride) (n=25), and three experimental groups (n=25) using n-HAp, Novamin, and Pro-Argin, respectively. An Oral B crossaction toothbrush with a customised jig machine was used along with the experimental toothpaste for two minutes daily for two months. All samples were sectioned and subjected to Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) for chemical characterisation. The data were subjected to statistical analysis using one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for comparison of the mean number of dentinal tubules and Calcium to Phosphorous (Ca/P) ratio. Paired comparisons were carried out using Tukey’s posthoc test. Results: It was observed that the n-HAp-containing toothpaste had the highest number of completely occluded tubules (546.00±49.96), and the Ca/P ratio of enamel (1.87±0.41) was higher than that of the other experimental groups (p<0.0001). Conclusion: The n-HAp-containing toothpaste reported the highest efficacy in occluding dentinal tubules followed by Novamin, Pro-Argin, and regular toothpaste at the end of two months. All three tested toothpastes containing nano biomaterials had remineralisation potential.
Eradication of Chromium (VI) by Employing (Equisetum hyemale) Biomass
Authors: Padilla María José González , Pérez Adriana Rodríguez , González Juan Fernando Cárdenas , Rodríguez Ismael Acosta
Published: August 2024

Aims: Currently, a great alternative to try to bioremediate contaminated sites, mainly of heavy metals, is the use of natural biomass, with highly satisfactory results, among which are: fungi, bacteria, algae, agricultural waste of plants, and others. Our objective was analyzing the removal of Chromium (VI) by the Equisetum hyemale biomass, by a colorimetric method.
Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Faculty of Chemical Sciences. Autonomous University of San Luís Potosí, S.L.P., between March and June 2024.
Methodology: The biomass was obtained from the horse tail plant (E. hyemale), acquired in the Republic market of the city of San Luís Potosí, during the month of February 2024.  For obtain the biomass, the plant was washed during 24 hours in EDTA at 10% (p/v), and after 1 week with trideionized water, with water changes every 12 hours, and we analyze the removal capacity for Chromium (VI) (100 mg/mL) under different conditions. The pH of the solution was adjusted with 1 M H2SO4 and/or 1 M NaOH, before adding it to the biomass.
Results: The most bioadsorption was at 8 hours, at pH 1.0, 1 g of biomass, 100 rpm, and 28°C. At a higher incubation temperature, the removal capacity increases, since at 60°C, 100% is removed after 4 hours in the same conditions. With respect to the heavy metal concentration, no differences were found in metal removal at 60°C, although a shorter incubation time was observed at 200 mg/L of the heavy metal, while at 28°C, to lower concentrations, is better the removal of the contaminant. Too, if we increase the biomass concentration, increase the efficiency of removal. Finally, this natural biomass, efficiently removal the metal of wastewater, after 10 days of incubation, 28°C, 5 g of biomass, because 86% of soil and 70% of wastewater, were eliminated from contaminated with 100 mg/g earth, and 100 mg/L of wastewater.
Conclusion: This natural biomass obtained from agricultural waste, eliminate the heavy metal in solution, and can be a good alternative for their removal from industrial wastewater and contaminated soil.
Realization of an Osteological Montage of Domestic Animals at the Museum of Anatomy of the Inter-State School of Veterinary Sciences and Medicine of Dakar
Authors: Dia A. , Kabkia B. , Khalifa A. Ben
Published: August 2024

The present study aims to perform osteological mounting of domestic animals of the more well-known groups. To realize the different osteological mounts, we used a non-ligamentary mounting method. This technique consists in gluing the bones next to each other on a wooden or metallic structure. The bones are drilled and reinforced with aluminum wire. This method was preceded by a preparation step that included fleshing, degreasing, and rinsing. At the end of our study, 29 skeletons of bovids (including sheep, goats, and cattle), equids (horses), poultry, suids, carnivorans, camelids, leporids and wild animals were reconstructed.
The Quality of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Corm Flour on Various Tropical Habitat
Authors: Kurniadinata Odit Ferry , Pujowati Penny , Dhonanto Donny , Nugroho Agung Enggal , Safitri Apdilla , Indana Khairu , Setyawan Eri Panca , Sutrisno Suprianto
Published: August 2024

Aims: to provide information on the Quality of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Corm Flour on Various Tropical Growing Media.
Study Design: The research design used in this study is descriptive research, a research method used to investigate the condition of the object directly in a non-experimental manner.
Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Soil Laboratory, The Faculty of Agriculture, Mulawarman University, Indonesia, between June 2023 and February 2024.
Methodology: The data collection method employed involves gathering primary data through direct observation of the objects and their environments according to the observation parameters. The stages of the research conducted include a pre-survey to gather information regarding the growing habitats of taro. After the pre-survey, a survey is conducted at several locations with terrestrial, semi-terrestrial, and neuston habitats. Once the taro habitats are identified, the determined locations are explored to select sampling points. Four sample points are taken at each taro growth location. The samples collected are the largest taro corms that are ready for harvest. Subsequently, the processing and observation of the taro corm flour are carried out.
Results: The terrestrial habitat is the best condition to improve the quality of taro flour (Colocasia esculenta) compared to the semi-terrestrial and neuston habitats. The terrestrial habitat consistently shows higher nutrient content, including fat, total carbohydrates, sucrose, total sugar, crude fiber, and starch. The environmental conditions in the terrestrial habitat, such as optimal water availability, light intensity that supports photosynthesis, and adequate nutrients, provide an ideal environment for the accumulation of essential nutrients in taro corms.
Conclusion: It was found that the habitat in which taro corms grow has a significant influence on the quality of the corms. The terrestrial habitat appears to be the most supportive environment for the accumulation of these nutrients, followed by the neuston habitat, and lastly, the semi-terrestrial habitat.
An Application of Cyclic Codes over GF2 for Data Encryption and Decryption in Smart Grid Communications
Authors: Munjuri Beatrice Gacheri , Njagi Loyford , Mutembei Josphine
Published: August 2024

There is increase in the number of new types of cyber threats which actualizes the issues of their information transfer. This paper presents a secure encryption and decryption method using cyclic codes, inspired by the One-Time Pad cryptosystem, for smart grid communications. We convert plaintext into binary, chunk it into segments, and pad these to align with a generator polynomial. These segments are then transformed into polynomials, encrypted, and secured with a One-Time Pad. The decryption process reverses these steps, recovering the original plaintext. Our findings show that cyclic codes effectively maintain data integrity and security, demonstrating robustness. In a practical application, we securely transmitted the message "shed load" within a smart grid system. Cyclic codes provided a reliable and efficient means of securing data, accurately reversing the encryption steps and ensuring data fidelity. AES and RSA are more complex to implement compared to the cyclic code encryption scheme. They require more computational resources for encryption and decryption. The cyclic code scheme is conceptually straightforward with polynomial operations. These results underscore the potential of cyclic codes to enhance smart grid communication security, offering a balance of security, efficiency, and robustness.
A Study of Insecticidal Effects of Leaf Extracts of Aegle marmelos L. Correa and Ricinus communis L. on Callosobruchus chinensis L
Authors: Gautam Kransi , Saxena Arti , Mishra Rita
Published: August 2024

Laboratory experiments were conducted to evaluate the efficiency of leaf powders of Aegle marmelos and Ricinus communis against the pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis. which infests stored pulse seeds. Stored pulses are primarily attacks by major insect pest particularly the pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis. Though chemicals provide effective control of Callosobruchus sp., but the efficiency of the chemicals mostly depends on the mode of exposure. The maximum effectiveness is given when the insecticides are provided by gustatory a method, but majority of these are toxic to human. Stored product to be many synthetic insecticides have been found effective against pests, but proved to be hazardous to men and domestic animals. These chemical compounds pose a serious risk to human health, so these chemical compounds should note used in stored pulses that are consumed. The over reliance on and non judicious use of synthetic pesticides, especially insecticides since last four decades led to wide the spectrum of pests resistance to chemicals, resurgence an of pests, Pulse beetles cause losses of more than 50% of protected grains, control of which generally depends on synthetic bio pesticides involving fumigants, this result in residual and unintended contamination of food and soil which can prove hazardous to human and animal health. The extracts of the different fraction of bio insecticides may play a key role in troublesome insect pests controlling program in nearing time to come. The leaves of the plants Aegle marmelos and Ricinus communis have proven to be well effective for the control of Callosobruchus chinensis, by using methanol and chloroform solvents.
Overview of the Development and Current Status of Pumped Storage Power Plants
Authors: Wentao Zheng
Published: August 2024

Industrialisation and overexploitation of forest resources have led to environmental crises, including climate warming and a sharp decline in biodiversity. To address these challenges, the world is actively pursuing carbon neutrality and carbon peaking. As the cornerstone of clean energy storage and conversion, pumped storage power plants have undergone a century of technological innovation, from reliance on manual labour to highly mechanised TBM construction, which has significantly improved construction efficiency and quality. However, the application of TBM in pumped storage power plant construction still faces many challenges. In the future, we will conduct in-depth research on the design and application of modularisation, standardisation and intelligence to overcome the existing challenges and promote the extensive and efficient development of pumped storage power plant construction.