bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Polymeric/Lipid Nanoparticle-Mediated Drug Targeting as Emerging Strategy for Improved Management of Schizophrenia: State-of-the-art and Translational Glitches
Authors: Muduli Avinash , Satapathy Bhabani Sankar , Pattnaik Snigdha , Maharana Laxmidhar
Published: February 2025

Effective management of neurodegenerative disorders like schizophrenia often remains problematic
owing to the challenging brain microenvironment coupled with drug delivery issues across blood-brain
barrier (BBB). In view of this, the delivery of medications through nanoparticle-mediated delivery systems is
gaining popularity thanks to their structural, physico-chemical and pharmacokinetic uniqueness, which in turn
improves therapeutic effectiveness. Schizophrenia remains an unaddressed medical condition, having unprecedented
incidences across the globe having restricted therapeutic options for treatment. Treatment approaches
are complicated due to the complex nature of schizophrenia, which involves a variety of genetic, neurological,
and environmental components. Conventional antipsychotic drugs mainly target dopaminergic pathways;
however, their effectiveness varies, and they frequently have a wide range of adverse effects that make treatment
difficult. As mentioned, BBB stands as the main obstacle for the sub-therapeutic concentrations of drugs
delivered through routine dosage forms. The inherent challenges of the BBB make it difficult for larger molecules
and many hydrophilic compounds to cross into the central nervous system. However, polymeric-lipidic
nanomediated platforms are now being largely explored to solve the issue. In view of the higher lipophilic
nature and transcellular delivery pathway across BBB, the presence of phospho/ sphingolipids in the formulation
further adds an advantage in achieving desired brain concentration. The present review compiles recent
advancements in the polymeric/lipidic nano-based modalities explored over past years for the management of
schizophrenia. Additionally, important translational glitches associated with novel carriers have also been
covered in a nutshell.
Apontamentos para um entendimento do trovadorismo alemão (Minnesang)
Authors: Teixeira J. Carlos
Published: February 2025

This article addresses the significant yet underexplored realm of German troubadourism, or Minnesang. While troubadourism has profoundly influenced medieval literature and music across Europe, Portuguese academic criticism has largely neglected the German aspect of this tradition. This study aims to offer a comprehensive overview of Minnesang, covering its thematic elements, sources, witnesses, presentation, subgenres, and historical phases. By providing this detailed exposition, the article seeks to fill a gap in Portuguese scholarship and stimulate further comparative analysis between Iberian and European troubadour traditions.
Eu sou livre como o vento: como cantadores da capoeira ressignificaram o poema Peleja de Manoel Riachão com o diabo, de Leandro Gomes de Barros
Authors: Mataveli Danilo
Published: February 2025

This paper analyzes recordings and other historical records of moments when black singers linked to capoeira practices made use of the cordel poem Peleja de Manuel Riachão com o Diabo, by Leandro Gomes de Barros. Among the documents analyzed here are the recordings of Bimba made by Lorenzo D. Turner (1940), Waldemar da Paixão, made by Simone Dreyfus-Gamelon (1955) and Traíra, published by Editora Xauã (1963). Throughout the essay, I propose that it is possible to observe in these records the procedures of cutting, editing and re-signification to which the verses of Leandro Gomes de Barros’ poem are subjected. I also propose that, in a context of racial and class disputes, the recordings are evidence of a socio-political phenomenon in which representatives of Afro-Brazilian culture imposed their freedom of artistic expression by subverting the verses of a poem which, contradictorily, not only exposed but also reaffirmed the denial of this right.
O mito de Layla e Majnun na literatura universal: do amor humano ao amor divino
Authors: Nunes Natália Maria Lopes
Published: February 2025

The pre-Islamic myth of Layla and Majnun influenced world literature, particularly troubadour poetry, with regard to “mad love” and “dying of love”. However, this theme also underlies the medieval romance Tristan and Isolde and, later, Shakespeare, in the play Romeo and Juliet. Some Portuguese authors have also expressed reminiscences of the myth of Layla and Majnun and of pure and eternal love in their works, among them Camões (in some of his poems), Camilo Castelo Branco, in Amor de Perdição and the traditional romance “José Pina e Maribela”. Furthermore, in love songs (and songs of friendship), the woman is the central element, the pole around which everything revolves, especially love. However, although the relationship is incompatible with conjugal love, it is still a pure love, fin’amor, similar to Sufi love in Islamic mysticism, where there is a fusion between profane (human) love and spiritual or divine love. Thus, the union that unites lovers becomes sacred. Like divine love, the relationship with the Beloved or the Transcendental Beloved presupposes an “intoxicated love”, inflamed, burning and blazing, impelling the lover to surrender himself completely to the Beloved. The main objective is to attain or contemplate Beauty - aspects that Sufism borrowed from Plato’s work, The Symposium. Socrates’ speech, invested with the wisdom of Diotima, presents the ideology of Platonic love, known in Arabic literature as udri love.
La Caja Real de Antioquia. Las series de cargo y data como fuentes para el estudio de la historia económica del período colonial
Authors: González Lopera Tatiana
Published: February 2025

La historia económica requiere de series temporales que reúnan variables sobre el desempeño económico para poder analizar la evolución de la economía a través del tiempo. Para el período colonial se dispone de pocas series; una fuente de datos para su construcción son los documentos de las Cajas Reales. Este artículo presenta el proceso de construcción de las series económicas de la Caja Real de Antioquia, el cual se hizo a partir de la información que se logró reunir de las cuentas o libros mayores que reposan en el Archivo General de Indias (1598-1760); también realiza una apreciación del potencial que tienen estos datos para el estudio del desempeño económico de esta región.
Bacteria in spiders? Presence of Wolbachia (Rickettsiales, Ehrlichiaceae) in Synspermiata spiders, including the first record for the family Sicariidae (Araneae)
Authors: Navarro Rodríguez Claudia Isabel , Valdez Mondragón Alejandro , Juárez Sánchez Alma Rosa , Nolasco Garduño Samuel
Published: February 2025

Infection by the endosymbiotic bacteria Wolbachia (Ehrlichiaceae) has been recorded in a wide variety of arthropods, including spiders. Within the order Araneae, there are previous reports of Wolbachia infection in Synspermiata spiders. Herein, we assess the presence of Wolbachia in the genera Physocyclus (Pholcidae) and Loxosceles (Sicariidae) through molecular studies using the mitochondrial marker Cytochrome c oxidase 1 (CO1). We detected the presence of this bacteria in one Physocyclus species and seven Loxosceles species from Mexico. Our
 
findings represent the fifth record for the family Pholcidae and the first records for the family Sicariidae, being all first records of Wolbachia in spiders from Mexico. Combining these results with previous works, Wolbachia infection in spiders has been recorded in 19 families, 70 genera, and 122 species. The Linyphiidae family has the highest number of species reported with Wolbachia infections, with 43 species across 27 genera. Within Synspermiata spiders, Wolbachia has now been documented within: Dysderidae, Pholcidae, Telemidae, and Sicariidae families, being the last having the most records with seven species.
Neuroinflammation in Chronic Pain, Treatment with Topical and Nontraditional Therapies
Authors: Adams James D
Published: February 2025

Medicines used in pain and chronic pain are aimed at relieving neuroinflammation. This neuroinflammation can occur in the brain, brain stem, dorsal root ganglion and other sites. What causes neuroinflammation? Why does this neuroinflammation last for years? Are there cures for neuroinflammation?
Step Count Accuracy of the Life Plus Connected Watch at Different Localizations and Speeds in Healthy Adults, Patients With Cardiovascular Disease, and Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease: Step Count Validation Study in Laboratory Settings
Authors: Heizmann Anne-Noëlle , Ollier Edouard , Labeix Pierre , Goujon Ivan , Roche Frédéric , Le Hello Claire
Published: February 2025

Background

Smartwatches are increasingly used to monitor and motivate physical activity. Patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD) often do not meet national physical activity recommendations. They may, thus, benefit from a physical activity program using smartwatches. The Life Plus smartwatch is designed to facilitate activity monitoring by counting steps, but its validity needs to be determined, particularly in patients who may not have a normal gait, such as those with cardiovascular pathology.

Objective

This study evaluates the accuracy of the Life Plus smartwatch (versions 2 and 3) in healthy adults, patients with CVD, and patients with PAD at different walking speeds (1.8, 2.5, 3.2, and 4 km/h) and different localizations (wrists, hips, and ankles) to determine best accuracy.

Methods

In total, 34 participants, comprising healthy individuals (n=10), patients with CVD (n=14), and patients with PAD (n=10), wore 6 Life Plus watches simultaneously (3 of version 2 and 3 of version 3), located on wrists, hips, and ankles. Participants walked on a treadmill for 3-minute sessions at speeds of 1.8, 2.5, 3.2, and 4 km/h; they then performed a 10-minute free walking on the ground and again walked for 3-minute sessions on a treadmill at the same speeds. Actual step counts were recorded through video footage.

Results

When worn at the wrist, no significant difference between the actual number of steps and step count by version 2 watches was found in each group independently (healthy group: P=.25; CVD group: P=.50; and PAD group: P=.37). Significant differences were found with the version 2 watches at the wrist in the healthy group at 3.2 (−5.26%; P=.01) and 4 km/h (−6.13%; P=.008) and in the CVD group at 2.5 (−5.94%; P=.008), 3.2(−13.1%; P=.008), and 4 km/h (−13.96%; P=.004). When worn at the wrist, no significant difference between actual number of steps and step count by version 3 watches was found in the healthy group (P=.02) and the PAD group (P=.90). Significant differences were found with the version 3 watches at the wrist in the CVD group at 3.2 (−6.43%; P=.001) and 4 km/h (−7.3%; P=.01) and in the PAD group at 4 km/h (−5.77%; P=.04).

Conclusions

For optimized counting when worn at the wrist, healthy individuals should prefer version 2 watches for slow walking (1.8 and 2.5 km/h) and version 3 for higher speeds (3.2 and 4 km/h). Patients (CVD and PAD) should prefer version 2 watches at 1.8 km/h and version 3 watches for higher speeds (2.5, 3.2, and 4 km/h).
Interpreting the Influence of Using Blood Donor Residual Samples for SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence Studies in Japan: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Authors: Kinoshita Ryo , Miyamoto Sho , Suzuki Tadaki , Suzuki Motoi , Yoneoka Daisuke
Published: February 2025

Background: Residual blood donor samples are commonly used in SARS-CoV-2 seroepidemiological studies; however their use may introduce bias due to the healthy donor effect, wherein blood donors are generally healthier than the general population. This potential bias is critical for accurately interpreting seroepidemiological data, as blood donors might not fully represent broader population-level infection rates.

Objective: This study aims to assess the potential bias in SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence estimates derived from blood donor samples in Japan by examining the association between blood donation history and COVID-19 diagnosis. By quantifying the healthy donor effect, we seek to refine the interpretation of SARS-CoV-2 seroepidemiological studies using residual blood donor samples.

Methods: We conducted a web-based survey from December 14 to 28, 2023, recruiting 10,781 Japanese residents aged 16‐69, stratified by demographic factors to match national representation. Participants provided information on demographics, socioeconomic status, COVID-19 vaccination history, comorbidities, and blood donation experience. A logistic regression model adjusting for confounders such as age, sex, education, occupation, comorbidities, and vaccination status, was used to estimate the odds of COVID-19 diagnosis among blood donors compared to nondonors.

Results: Of the 10,781 participants, 3583 (33.2%) reported a history of COVID-19 diagnosis, and 5015 (46.5%) indicated they had donated blood at least once in their lifetime, and 1128 (10.5%) donated within the last year. Blood donors had mean of 13.5 (SD 43.6) donations and were older, with a mean age of 46.4 (SD 13.9) years, compared to 38.5 (SD 14.1) years for nondonors. Among blood donors, 39.9% had comorbidities (95% CI 38.5‐41.2) compared to 27.9% (95% CI 26.7‐29.0) of nondonors. Blood donors had 1.62 (95% CI: 1.48‐1.78) times higher odds of COVID-19 diagnosis compared to nondonors. The higher diagnosis rate among blood donors likely reflects increased social interactions and health-seeking behaviors, a phenomenon we refer to as the inverse healthy donor effect. This suggests that blood donor samples could overestimate SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence when generalized to the broader Japanese population.

Conclusions: Higher COVID-19 diagnosis rates among blood donors may reflect increased community involvement and health-seeking behaviors, suggesting an inverse healthy donor effect. This pattern indicates that in terms of SARS-CoV-2 infection, blood donors might not represent the healthiest segment of the population. Consequently, seroprevalence studies using blood donor samples could overestimate SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in the general Japanese population. For more accurate public health surveillance, the development of statistical methods to adjust for this bias is recommended.
Educating for the Future
Authors:   Emeritus Professor of Science Education, University of Glasgow, Scotland, Reid Norman
Published: February 2025

This chapter explores the evolving nature of education as it adapts to meet 21st-century
demands and notes how little impact research makes on the way education develops. The
chapter focuses on three core areas where research can guide the way forward: the centrality of
working memory in all learning, the need for redesigning assessment systems, and the pivotal
role of teachers in shaping education quality. It then moves to consider possible future issues,
including the impact of emerging technologies, global challenges, and the necessity of equipping
students with the critical skills to navigate an uncertain future. It draws attention to the need to
address the inadequacies of current educational research and its lack of impact. It stresses the
need to undertake planning and implementation which is based on fundamental education
research findings, thus creating a framework for an education system that is both effective and
adaptable to societal changes.
Modern Approaches and Methods for Innovative Teaching Learning in Teacher Education Program
Authors:   Institute of Education, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (U.P.), India, Babu Anil
Published: February 2025

This chapter explores modern approaches and innovative methods for enhancing teaching and
learning in teacher education programs. Emphasizing the shift from traditional, teacher-centered
approaches to more interactive, learner-centered methodologies, it highlights the importance of
integrating creativity, technology, and participatory teaching strategies to meet the needs of 21stcentury learners. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are essential
for teachers and students. Modern approaches such as blended learning, flipped classrooms,
project-based learning, and learning management systems are discussed as transformative
educational tools. The chapter concludes by advocating for innovative practices to foster holistic
development, improve retention rates, and prepare future educators to thrive in a dynamic and
globalized world.
Corporate Vicarious Liability In The Crime Of Participating In Bribery In Indonesia
Authors: Wangania Yusof Ferdinan , Surono Agus , Hidayati Maslihati Nur
Published: February 2025

The complexity of the corporate world has led companies to become major players in corruption-related activities, including bribery. While the National Criminal Code acknowledges businesses as entities subject to criminal law, implementing vicarious liability in instances of memeplexes bribery needs additional clarification. This study investigates the implementation of the idea of vicarious liability for corporations regarding their involvement in corruption in Indonesia, particularly following the passage of the National Criminal Code (Law No 1/2023). The study employs a juridical-normative methodology utilising a statutory and conceptual framework, examining primary and secondary legal documents through a qualitative-descriptive lens. The findings indicate that the National Criminal Code incorporates the notion of identification and vicarious culpability in corporate accountability, broadening its applicability to those who effectively run the organisation. Vicarious liability in mediating bribery necessitates evidence of a causal link between the bribery act and the corporation's interests. The research's originality lies in its comprehensive analysis of how vicarious liability corresponds with established principles of criminal law, especially in the context of corporate bribery after the introduction of the National Criminal Code.
Building a Scalable and Collaborative Full-Stack Web Application: A Case Study of an Advanced Note-Taking and Productivity Tool
Authors: Prabodhbhai Patel Sujal , Nileshkumar Panchal Jayan , Arvindbhai Rana Dhruv
Published: February 2025

Abstract: This paper presents the development of an advanced note-taking web application designed to improve productivity. The
application allows users to efficiently capture, organize, and retrieve information across various settings—personal, academic,
and professional. The paper discusses the integration of modern web development technologies such as Next.js, React.js,
Tailwind CSS, Node.js, Clerk AUTH, and Convex DB. Key features include real-time synchronization, multimedia integration,
and task management, aimed at simplifying information management and enhancing workflow efficiency. This research
highlights the challenges, methodologies, and technologies used to build a scalable, secure, and user-friendly platform.
Is downloading articles through “shortcuts” reasonable? Study of normative perceptions of accounting students
Authors: Kamil Irham , Asih Putri Nuril Wulanatining , Cita Widya
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This study aims to analyze and change the normative perceptions of accounting students regarding the behaviour of downloading articles using Sci-Hub with message framing.
Methodology/approach: The method used in this research is distributing questionnaires to accounting students in Malang and testing using non-parametric differential tests.
Findings: The results of this study indicate that students consider downloading articles using Sci-Hub a natural thing. Framing containing negative messages is more effective in changing the attitude of Sci-Hub users to be wiser and aware of unethical behaviour.
Practical implications: This research has implications for academics and universities to continuously provide anti-journal piracy messages to students.
Originality/value: Given the lack of consensus in the findings, this research is focus on framing effects.
CLASSIFICATION OF INDUSTRY 4.0 TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Authors:   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University, Klimenko Alexander
Published: February 2025

This article presents a brief systematic review and classification of technologies used in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The existing approaches to classification are analysed and the author's classification structure is proposed, allowing flexible grouping of technologies according to their interrelationships and characteristics. The classification presented in the article is designed to ensure relevance and universality, allowing for effective adaptation to future technological developments.
THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF MARKETING COMPANIES
Authors:   Ural State University of Economics, Usova Natalia , Peterkina Daria ,   Ural Institute of Management – branch of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation
Published: February 2025

The article examines the role of digital technologies in the transformation of marketing. The authors emphasize that digitalization has become an integral part of modern life, and companies are actively using digital technologies in their marketing strategies. The main advantages of digital transformation in marketing include personalization and understanding of the target audience, improving customer interaction through various communication channels, optimizing marketing strategies and analytics using innovative tools.
МОНГОЛЫН БАРУУН БҮС НУТАГ ДАХЬ ШАШНЫ БАЙГУУЛЛАГЫН ТАРХАЛТ, ТӨЛӨВ БАЙДАЛ
Authors: Ц Пүрэвсүрэн
Published: February 2025

Today, in Mongolia, in connection with the fact that religious belief has been free since 1990s, it is not just an atheism, nor is Buddhism dominant, but there are world’s many religious sermons. Among the population in the western region of Mongolia, Buddhism, Shamanism and Islamic religions have been dominant, while the non-traditional ones, especially the world’s new religious sects are also operating. This study of ours is to assess and analyze the activities of religious organizations in the Western region, to estimate the consequences or outcomes of positive and negative impacts on the society, and to consider the right or proper legal environment to be created in the future.
Understanding and Analysing Causal Relations through Modelling using Causal Machine Learning
Authors: D. Naga Jyothi  , Uma N. Dulhare
Published: February 2025

The study of causal inference has gained significant attention in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), particularly in areas such as explainability, automated diagnostics, reinforcement learning, and transfer learning.. This research applies causal inference techniques to analyze student placement data, aiming to establish cause-and-effect relationships rather than mere correlations. Using the DoWhy Python library, the study follows a structured four-step approach—Modeling, Identification, Estimation, and Refutation—and introduces a novel 3D framework (Data Correlation, Causal Discovery, and Domain Knowledge) to enhance causal modeling reliability. Causal discovery algorithms, including Peter Clark (PC), Greedy Equivalence Search (GES), and Linear Non-Gaussian Acyclic Model (LiNGAM), are applied to construct and validate a robust causal model. Results indicate that internships (0.155) and academic branch selection (0.148) are the most influential factors in student placements, while CGPA (0.042), projects (0.035), and employability skills (0.016) have moderate effects, and extracurricular activities (0.004) and MOOCs courses (0.012) exhibit minimal impact. This research underscores the significance of causal reasoning in higher education analytics and highlights the effectiveness of causal ML techniques in real-world decision-making. Future work may explore larger datasets, integrate additional educational variables, and extend this approach to other academic disciplines for broader applicability.
Essays on Risk and Uncertainty in Economics and Finance
Authors: Uribe Gil Jorge M.
Published: February 2025

En este libro se exploran formas óptimas de medir la incertidumbre macroeconómica y sus impactos sobre la actividad económica y los mercados financieros; así como la propagación internacional del riesgo en los mercados de acciones y de divisas. El primer capítulo es una introducción al problema de estudio, a saber la correcta medición del riesgo y la incertidumbre y su forma de propagación entre diferentes mercados y diferentes clases de activos financieros. En el segundo capítulo se muestra que los rendimientos de las estrategias de inversión basadas en extrapolar los ganadores y perdedores recientes en el mercado, con el fin de decidir en que títulos invertir en el futuro (momentum), son susceptibles al nivel de incertidumbre registrado en la economía. Cuando la incertidumbre es alta, este tipo de inversiones se vuelven sumamente riesgosas y poco rentables, y por tanto no son recomendables. En el tercer capítulo se propone un índice de incertidumbre construido con retornos diarios del mercados de acciones, el cual presenta mejores propiedades que otras alternativas en la literatura. Se utiliza este índice para mostrar las dinámicas macroeconómicas que siguen a un choque de incertidumbre, las cuales son examinadas a la luz de la literatura teórica al respecto. En el cuarto capítulo se examinan la propagación de la incertidumbre y el riesgo sistémico a las entidades bancarias globales, se estima un modelo de riesgo sistémico que permite mostrar como la propagación del riesgo ha permanecido estable durante las últimas décadas, y además, permite ofrecer nuevas listas de instituciones financieras vulnerables ante los choques de naturaleza sistémica en el mercado, que complementan las que actualmente existen en la literatura y en la práctica regulatoria. En el quinto capítulo se propone un indicador de estabilidad financiera para el mercado de divisas. Tal indicador se basa en el análisis de los cuantiles de depreciación del mercado de divisas, que por definición son de mayor interés para los reguladores, en cuanto está relacionados con las posibilidades de crisis cambiarias. Las asimetrías en la propagación de choques internaciones que se registran durante las depreciaciones (en comparación con los periodos de apreciación) se analizan a la luz del factor de liquidez en el mercado. En el sexto y último capítulo se analiza el efecto choques provenientes del mercado de acciones de Estados Unidos, sobre 6 mercados maduros y seis mercados emergentes de Latino América. Se muestra que la propagación depende del momento en el que se encuentre el mercado al momento de registrarse el choque (al alza o a la baja) y se proponen estrategias de diversificación internacional de portafolios de activos financieross del país en el que operan.
Poesía de Matilde González-Serna Verdeja
Authors: González-Serna Verdeja Matilde , Pérez Avellaneda Marino , Mira Soto José Ramón , Bringas de la Peña Fernando
Published: February 2025

La publicación de la obra poética inédita de Matilde González-Serna Verdeja por la Universidad de Cantabria (en el año 2009 había editado la Obra Completa que resultó ser incompleta) confirma la presencia de una nueva voz lírica hasta ahora prácticamente desconocida en el panorama literario hispánico. Una poeta, cuya creación literaria reúne explícitamente dos cualidades inherentes al género poético: el lirismo y la musicalidad, rasgos que se aprecian en toda su obra. El lirismo cimentado en una subjetividad que le sirve de medio para expresar el afecto que siente por el universo que describe y en el que se encuentra firmemente enraizada; un mundo en el que la naturaleza y las personas, en perfecta simbiosis como fruto de su experiencia vital, conforman la 'materia poética' para ofrecer un retrato completo de la intrahistoria de su entorno que muestra con un realismo envuelto en emociones pocas veces contenidas. Por otro lado, la segunda cualidad, la musicalidad, se convierte en el medio de expresión más definitivo en toda su obra, es una peculiaridad que contribuye a acentuar el lirismo y también a potenciar los otros recursos expresivos que emplea: la variedad de estrofas dotadas de un ritmo adecuado a cada metro; la adjetivación abundante y variada como corresponde al predominio de la descripción; y los diferentes recursos literarios entre los que destaca la personificación de la naturaleza para mostrar el amor que siente por su tierra.
Esta publicación, este análisis de su obra inédita hasta ahora más las referencias de los poemas anteriormente editados, deben servir no solo para conocer y reconocer la obra poética de Matilde González-Serna Verdeja sino también para situarla en el lugar que le corresponde en la historia de la literatura hispana.
Structure of Arabic Reason According to 'Abid Al-Jabiri
Authors: Shobirin Abdurrahman , Yusup Agung
Published: February 2025

When Western culture developed with its knowledge and reasoning, many Easterners studied in the West, including Muslims. so that the emergence of Islamic thinkers signaled an epistemological break in the epistemological system of Islamic sciences. The epistemological break has marked and impacted on a paradigm shift in the realm of Islamic thought. The epistemological disconnection in thinking for Arab-Islamic thinkers who explore the development of Western knowledge makes one of the contemporary Arab-Islamic thinkers 'Abid al-Jabiri to create a structure of thinking reason with a deconstructive approach. The reasoning structure consists of bayani, irfani, and burhani reasoning. bayani is the ability of reason to articulate knowledge through signs or symbols into a meaning. 'irfani is the reason to gain knowledge through bathiniyah exercises as often practiced by a Sufi. While burhani is the rationalist reasoning to decide something using the deduction method (istintaj).
Coping Religious Lonely Elder Death Anxiety
Authors: Juaini Evi , Triyono Triyono
Published: February 2025

This research aims to determine the factors that cause anxiety about facing death and the forms of religious coping used by elderly people who live alone. This research uses a qualitative phenomenological method. Data collection techniques use interviews, observation and documentation. The informants in this research were three elderly Muslims who lived alone in Bibis Kulon village, Surakarta City who were selected using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using analysis from Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. The results of this research show that there are six factors that cause anxiety about facing death, namely age, ego integrity, self-control, disease diagnosis, experiences related to death, and life that occurs after death. Religious coping used by elderly people who live alone has two forms, namely differing and collaborative. Differing involves the act of surrendering oneself to Allah. Meanwhile, collaborative involves activities such as prayer, dhikr, prayers, reading the Koran, and attending recitations. The use of religious coping helps elderly people who live alone overcome anxiety when facing death which can occur at any time. They believe that death is God's unavoidable destiny.
Evaluation of Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Composite Flour from Cocoyam and Mungbean and Their Fufu-Like Products
Authors: Offia-Olua Blessing , Okakpu Kasie , Okakpu Chidiebere , Onwuzuruike Uzochukwu , Okafor O.D
Published: February 2025

This study evaluated the physiochemical and sensory properties of composite flour from cocoyam and mungbean and their fufu-like products. Cocoyam and mungbean flours were produced and blended into different proportions (100:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40 and 50:50). Flour made from 100% cocoyam served as the control. The proximate composition, functional, physicochemical and pasting properties of the cocoyam and mungbean composite flour and sensory properties of their fufu-like products were evaluated using standard procedures. The data generated were statistically analysed by One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) using Statistical Product of Service Solution (Version 22). The result of the functional properties of the flour blends showed that the bulk density ranged from 0.68 to 0.83 g/ml, 1.12 to 1.61 g/ml (water absorption capacity), 0.39 to 0.62 Sec (wettability) and 66.00 to 83.50 °C (gelatinization temperature). The result of the proximate composition showed that the moisture content ranged from ranged from 8.57 to 8.92 %, 7.11 to 15.58 % (crude protein), 1.37 to 1.78 % (fat), 2.96 to 5.05 % (crude fibre), 1.82 to 3.85 % (ash,) 65.18 to 77.90 % (carbohydrate). Physicochemical properties of the flour blends showed that the pH ranged from 6.07 to 6.49, 0.54 to 1.02 g/cm2 (specific gravity), 0.15 to 0.68 % (total titratable acidity) and 1.66 to 1.72 NTU (turbidity). The sensory properties of the fufu-like products made from flour blends of cocoyam and mungbean showed the fufu-like products were generally accepted by the panelists. Therefore, flour and fufu-like products of acceptable and good quality can be produced from blends of cocoyam and mungbean. This will help increase the utilization of cocoyam and mungbean in food system.
Pendampingan Pembuatan Perangkat Pembelajaran Berbasis Case Study Bagi Guru-Guru di Mandrasah Aliyah Al-Kausar Dendang
Authors: Natalia Desfaur , Johari Asni , Naswir Muhammad , .Muswita Muswita
Published: February 2025

The ability to think critically is one of the competencies that is really needed in 21st century learning. In order for students to be trained to think critically, teachers as educators must be able to design learning tools that can improve their students' critical thinking skills. Based on facts in the field and interviews with several teachers, they have difficulty designing learning tools that can train students' critical thinking skills. Referring to this problem, teachers at Madrasah Aliyah Al-Kausar Dendang need training and assistance in making these learning tools. The service method is made in the form of workshops/training, and assistance in making case study-based learning tools. The results of training activities and assistance in making case study-based learning tools received a positive response from teachers. It is hoped that with this mentoring activity, teachers at Madrasah Aliyah Al-Kausar Dendang can develop learning tools well and be able to overcome the problems they have faced so far.
Abstrak. Kemampuan berpikir kritis merupakan salah satu  kompetensi yang sangat dibutuhkan pada pembelajaran abad 21. Agar peserta didik terlatih untuk berpikir kritis maka guru sebagai pendidik harus mampu merancang perangkat pembelajaran yang dapat meningkatkan melatih kemampuan berpikir kritis peserta didiknya. Berdasarkan fakta di lapangan dan wawancara beberapa orang guru, mereka kesulitan dalam merancang perangkat pembelajaran yang dapat melatih kemampuan berpikir kritis peserta didik.  Mengacu kepada permasalahan ini maka guru-guru di Madrasah Aliyah Al-Kausar Dendang butuh pelatihan dan pendampingan pembuatan perangkat pembelajaran tersebut. Metode pengabdian  dibuat dalam bentuk workshop/pelatihan, dan pendampingan dalam pembuatan perangkat pembelajaran berbasis case study. Hasil kegiatan pelatihan dan pendampingan pembuatan perangkat pembelajaran berbasis case study  mendapat respon positif bagi guru-guru. Diharapkan dengan adanya kegiatan pendampingan ini, guru-guru di Madrasah Aliyah Al-Kausar Dendang dapat mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran dengan baik dan dapat mengatasi permasalahan yang dihadapi selama ini.
Pelatihan Perhitungan Harga Pokok Produksi Untuk Pengembangan Usaha Produksi Kuliner Kue Di Kota Jambi
Authors: Herawaty Netty , Rahayu Sri , Tiswiyanti Wiwik , Rahayu Rahayu , B Sylvia Kartika Wulan
Published: February 2025

Pengabdian ini berjudul Pelatihan Perhitungan Harga Pokok Produksi Untuk Pengembangan Usaha Produksi Kuliner Kue Di Kota Jambi. Pengabdian ini dilaksanakan dengan mitra usaha kuliner Lapis Angso Duo. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kemampuan mitra dan peserta lainnya dalam perhitungan harga pokok produksi dan bagaimana pembelian bahan baku yang efisien sehingga pada saat ada orderan, produksi tidak terhambat hanya karena ketidaktersediaan bahan baku atau kekurangan bahan baku. Permasalahan mitra yaitu permasalahan dalam perhitungan harga pokok produksi yang nantinya akan berdampak terhadap penentuan harga jual produk, permasalahan dalam pembelian, kapan sebaiknya mengorder kembali bahan baku, Permasalahan dengan adanya keterbatasan modal usaha dan permasalahan pemasaran. Metode yang digunakan dengan menggunakan ceramah kepada mitra dan peserta pengabdian dengan menyampaikan materi yang berkaitan dengan harga pokok produksi. Hasil pengabdian ini memperlihatkan bahwa pemahaman peserta terhadap perhitungan harga pokok produksi sudah ada namun mereka belum mempraktekkan secara utuh. Harapan peserta adalah adanya kegiatan lanjutan dari tim untuk tahun-tahun akan datang terutama dalam hal akuntansi UMKM.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Pelatihan Pembuatan Sabun Cuci Piring, Handsoap dan Detergen Berbasis Bahan Alami Di Desa Jati Mulyo
Authors: Afrida Afrida , Asyar Rayandra , Fuldiaratman Fuldiaratman , Miharti Isra , Minarni Minarni , Adawiyah Robiatul
Published: February 2025

Berisi Pengabdian  ini bertujuan  untuk  meningkatkan kesehatan dan perekonomian di Desa Jati Mulyo melalui pelatihan pembuatan sabun cuci piring, Handsoap dan Detergen berbasis bahan alam. Metode  pelatihan pembuatan  sabun  cuci  piring, handsoap dan detergen ini meliputi studi survei tempat, sosialisasi program dan wawancara. Hasil  pengabdian  menunjukkan  bahwa  pelatihan pembuatan  sabun cuci  piring, handsoap dan detergen dapat  meningkatkan kesehatan dan perekonomian masyrakat melalui peningkatan keterampilan,  diversifikasi  ekonomi, peningkatan   penghasilan,   dan   pemberdayaan   masyarakat  menjadi sorotan,  menciptakan  dampak  positif  yang  signifikan  pada tingkat individu  dan  komunitas.Keberhasilan implementasi  strategi  ekonomi kreatif  dalam  konteks  desa,  dapat  memberikan  dorongan  positif  bagi perkembangan ekonomi desa Jati Mulyo.
Problems and prospects of state regulation of breeding game animals kept in enclosure in Russia
Authors:   Vyatka State Agricultural Academy, Grebnev Ivan A. , Shulyat'ev Aleksandr A. ,   Vyatka State Agricultural Academy, Sergeev Evgeny B. ,   Vyatka State Agricultural Academy
Published: February 2025

It is shown that in Russia today there are prerequisites for the development of breeding
wild animals in enclosures with the help of unused biological, spatial-territorial and labor resources.
It is noted that breeding wild animals in enclosures makes it possible to solve a number of huntingeconomical, environmental and socio-economic problems. At the same time, the development of rural
areas and ensuring food security of the country are among the main directions of the domestic policy
of the state. It is found out that the obstacle to the development of breeding wild animals in enclosures
is the imperfection of the current legislation regulating this sphere of social relations. The findings of
investigation: proposals of improvement of the existing organizational and legal mechanism of the
breeding wild animals in enclosures. It is proposed to develop and adopt a special federal law on
breeding wild animals kept in enclosures, the scope of which is to determine social relations for keeping and breeding of wild and (or) farm animals in enclosures located on the land that is privately
owned or leased for breeding wild animals in enclosures. The proposed normative act should define
the status of breeding wild animals in enclosures, determine the list of animals permitted for breeding
in enclosures, usage conditions, list of tools and methods of killing (slaughter) these animals, the
procedure of allocation of the territories for this kind of activity (including conditions and procedure
of compensation of game farms’ losses caused by withdrawal of the territories for breeding wild
animals in enclosures from the list of hunting grounds).
Estrategias de afrontamiento funcionales y disfuncionales y salud mental positiva en universitarios
Authors: Toribio Pérez Lorena , Andrade Palos Patricia
Published: February 2025

Las evidencias muestran que las estrategias de afrontamiento funcionales y disfuncionales son relevantes ante circunstancias adversas y presentan una asociación significativa con la salud mental positiva en jóvenes universitarios; por un lado, las estrategias funcionales ayudan a evaluar de forma positiva, afrontar y resolver situaciones adversas de manera eficiente y el menor uso de estrategias disfuncionales se asocia con una mejor salud mental positiva. El objetivo de esta investigación fue explicar en qué medida las estrategias de afrontamiento funcional y disfuncional predicen la salud mental positiva de jóvenes mexicanos universitarios. La muestra se conformó por 204 jóvenes mexicanos universitarios de 18 a 30 años de edad (M = 23, DE = 3.4). El 77.9% son mujeres (159). Se aplicaron, en formato online, los instrumentos: Mental Health Continuum-Short Form y la Escala de Afrontamiento. Los resultados mostraron altos niveles de salud mental positiva y afrontamiento funcional y menores niveles de afrontamiento disfuncional. Se obtuvo un modelo con índices de bondad de ajuste satisfactorios (χ2 = 41.703, df = 17, χ2/df = 2.4, SRMR = 0.36, RMSEA = .085, CFI = .968, p = .001), en el cual se puede observar que el afrontamiento funcional incide directamente y de forma positiva en la SMP y el afrontamiento disfuncional de manera negativa, por lo que es importante tomar en cuenta estos resultados para la promoción de estrategias de afrontamiento funcionales y fomentar en los jóvenes la capacidad de afrontar circunstancias adversas y mantener una salud mental positiva y un mayor bienestar.
Risultati sperimentali dell’utilizzo del raspo nella vinificazione del Pinot nero
Authors: Chiotti Danila , Pedri Ulrich , Sanoll Christof , Überegger Eva
Published: February 2025

Presso la cantina di microvinificazione del Centro di Sperimentazione Laimburg, nelle vendemmie dal 2018 al 2021 sono state condotte delle prove su Pinot nero circa l’impiego dei raspi durante la fermentazione in rosso. Nel 2018 e nel 2019 sono state previste due epoche di raccolta per valutare il livello di maturazione delle uve sull’effetto del raspo. Nelle due annate successive la sperimentazione si è concentrata invece su una sola vendemmia. Il disegno sperimentale prevedeva la comparazione di un testimone completamente diraspato (0% raspi) con tesi che prevedevano l’aggiunta di 25%, 50%, 100% e 200% di raspi. In tutte le casistiche si è osservato che la presenza dei raspi influiva sia sull’aspetto chimico che sensoriale. All’aumentare della percentuale impiegata, l’alcol e l’acidità totale diminuivano, mentre il pH aumentava. La concentrazione antocianica è rimasta pressoché invariata, l’estratto e i polifenoli totali sono aumentati. Alla degustazione, i vini con raspi dallo 0 al 50% mantenevano sentori fruttati, armonia e tipicità. Superata questa percentuale, le note di erbe aromatiche e cuoio emergevano in modo più marcato. Inoltre l’amaro e l’astringenza aumentavano. La presenza di raspi, in percentuali del 25% e talvolta del 50%, ha reso i vini più interessanti in quanto leggermente piú intensi di colore e piú tannici, mantenendo la tipicità e l‘armonia rispetto al testimone non addizionato.
The Violation of Nurses' expectations of Patients at Sebelas Maret University Hospital, Case Study of Oncology Inpatients: A Qualitative Research
Authors: Lestari Eni , Rahmanto Andre Noevi
Published: February 2025

Patient service satisfaction is an important factor for hospitals in maintaining their reputation and being trusted by the community. The violation of expectations between nurses and patients is an obstacle to service satisfaction and affects the hospital's reputation in the community. This study aims to find out the form of violation of nurses' expectations of patients and how the public relations strategy in carrying out its role manages the violation of expectations. Descriptive qualitative research case study. Data collection techniques with interviews, using the purpose sampling method. Data analysis was carried out using the data matching pattern technique, namely the hypothesis between the research results and the theory used, and then conclusions were drawn. Data validation with triangulation of sources and data. This study succeeded in describing the form of violation of nurses' expectations of patients by drawing conclusions from field data with the theory of assumptions of violation of expectations from Judee Burgoon. Nurse communication when providing health services raises violations of patient expectations by being slow to respond to complaints, unfriendly and impolite, and public relations strategies manage violations of expectations according to Dozier and Broom's theory, namely as expert advisors, communication facilitators, and problem solvers. Forms of violations of nurses' expectations of patients: Nurses are less alert to address patient complaints. Nurses use body language that is less polite in communication. Nurses lack skills and knowledge in care services to patients. The public relations strategy in carrying out the role to overcome the form of violation of expectations is to provide input to management as a bridge between the two parties and carry out ongoing training to improve nurses' communication skills. The results of the study will minimize the occurrence of violations of expectations and increase service satisfaction, which affects public trust.
Utilization of Toddler Development Stimulation Videos in Improving Developmental Milestones
Authors: Istiqomah Nurul , Sari Anggi Luckita , Yuliastuti Estin , Asjad Syahria Ulayya , Rasyid Wulan Saputri
Published: February 2025

Children under five years old are the golden age for a child to acquire excellent skills such as perception, interaction, speaking, etc., and therefore, developmental screening at this age to identify developmental problems in children early and provide treatment. Families, especially caregivers, provide the care needed by children to develop in the early years, so they need support to provide stimulation. The problem of gross motor development at an early age is the greatest and the older the age, the more advanced developmental problems such as fine motor skills, walking. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of educational video stimulation of toddler development on increasing developmental milestones. This research method uses a quasi-experimental design, one group pre-test post-test. This research was conducted at the Posyandu Balita Sahabat Masyarakat, Kusumadilagan, RT 04 / RW 12, Joyosuran, Pasarkliwon, Surakarta. The sample in this study was 20 pairs of mothers and children with purposive sampling techniques. The research instrument was in the form of a pre-screening development questionnaire (KPSP). The results of the study obtained a significance value of 0.002 from the pre-test and post-test values, so it can be concluded that there is an effect of providing educational videos on toddler development stimulation on increasing development milestones.