bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Legality of Recording Phone Calls in India and Admissibility of Such Evidence Before the Court
Authors: Mayuri Nana Jadhav
Published: June 2024

Telephone call recording laws are legislation enacted in many jurisdictions, such as countries, states, provinces, that regulate the practice of telephone call recording. Call recording or monitoring is permitted or restricted with various levels of privacy protection, law enforcement requirements, anti-fraud measures, or individual party consent
Effect of Paeoniflorin on neurons autophagy and Notch expression of tether cord spinal in rats
Authors: Feng Qingqi , Li Jian , Zhang Wenwen , Yu Chaochun
Published: June 2024

Introduction

The study aimed to investigate the role of paeoniflorin in regulating neuronal autophagy and explore its ameliorative effects on the NOTCH signaling pathway in rat spinal cord tethering syndrome (TCS).

Material and methods

We conducted an experiment using 60 healthy male SD rats, randomly divided into six groups: Sham+Vehicle (saline) group; Sham+ Paeoniflorin (PF) 25mg/kg group; TCS+Vehicle group; TCS+PF25mg/kg group; TCS+PF50mg/kg group; TCS+PF100mg/kg group. We assessed neurological recovery by measuring Tarlov scores and Basso Beattie Bresnahan (BBB) scores at 1, 3, 7, 11, and 14 days after injecting PF. Additionally, we evaluated autophagic pathways, including LC3, Beclin1, and Notch protein expressions in rat spinal cord cells for each group.

Results

Lower limb neurological scores decreased after surgery on the first postoperative day. As the PF concentration increased, the recovery of Tarlov and BBB scores in rats accelerated. The comparison between PF treatment groups with different concentrations revealed a concentration-dependent effect. In the treated group, LC3 and Beclin1 protein expressions gradually decreased with increasing PF dose. Notch protein expression around spinal cord tissue significantly increased in the treated group of rats, while it was not significant in the control group (Sham, Sham+PF25mg/kg groups).

Conclusions

The results demonstrate that paeoniflorin can inhibit neuronal autophagy-related proteins and suppress apoptosis in spinal cord tissue. This inhibition contributes to improving neurological function in rats with tethered cord syndrome through the combined actions of autophagy inhibition and Notch pathway activation.
Single Cell sequencing reveals heterogenicity of differential gene-expression and altered interactome in post ischemic mice brain cells
Authors: Lu Ting , Hou Shengzhen , Wang Liyun , Li Haitao , Zhang Zunlu , Hu Mingzhe , Zhang Jinping
Published: June 2024

Introduction

Ischemia, resulting from reduced blood supply due to arterial constriction or blockages, leads to oxygen and nutrient deprivation, impacting various body systems and contributing to numerous diseases. Despite extensive research on ischemia, molecular studies with spatial and temporal specificity are limited. Our study utilized single-cell genomics to investigate hypoxia-induced changes in the mouse brain at 30 and 60 minutes of exposure, aiming to map cellular trajectories, ontologies, and expression patterns in a cell-specific manner.

Material and methods

We developed a mouse model of hypoxia using the thread-plug method. Experimental groups were exposed to hypoxia for 30 minutes (T_30) and 60 minutes (T_60), with a sham surgery group as control. After excising the cerebral cortex, we performed nuclear isolation and library construction for spatio-temporal analysis of cortical cells. Data analysis included differential gene expression, trajectory analysis, examination of gene regulatory networks, and hallmark analysis.

Results

Single-cell genomics analysis revealed 12 distinct cell populations with different transcriptomic profiles. Spatio-temporal distinctions in cell signaling were observed, showing a switch from Ras GTPase signaling to calmodulin and calcium-dependent signaling between the two hypoxia levels. In the T_30 group, distal axons and growth cones were transcriptionally active, while in the T_60 group, cell edges and post-synaptic areas were more active. The synaptic vesicle cycle was implicated in transcriptional changes across the T_30 and T_60 groups.

Conclusions

Our single-cell genomics study provides new insights into cellular dynamics during hypoxia. The identified cell populations and molecular pathways highlight potential targets for further research and the development of targeted therapies for ischemia.
Effects of trunk mobility exercise and treadmill training on functional performance of patients with Parkinson’s disease: A single-subject experimental study
Authors: Jo Hye-seong , Oh Duck-Won
Published: June 2024

Introduction

This study aimed to investigate the effects of integrating treadmill training with trunk mobility exercise on functional performance in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Methods

Fourteen patients with PD volunteered for this study. This single-subject experimental study used an A-B-C design: (A) baseline, (B) intervention-1 (trunk mobility exercise alone), and (C) intervention-2 (trunk mobility exercise and treadmill training). No intervention was performed during the A phase. Trunk mobility exercise focusing on large trunk and limb motions was performed during the B phase. The C phase included treadmill training in addition to trunk mobility exercise. Outcome measures included the 10-m walk test (10MWT), timed up-and-go (TUG) test, unified Parkinson’s disease rating scale Part III, Berg balance scale, dynamic gait index, and new activities of daily living questionnaire.

Results

In the comparison of individual data, most participants showed improved 10 MWT and TUG test scores during the B and C phases when compared with those in the baseline phase, except for one participant for the TUG test score. Moreover, group data comparison revealed significantly improved scores for all parameters after the B phase (p < 0.05), and these gains improved synergistically after the C phase (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

These findings suggest that trunk mobility exercises are beneficial for enhancing balance and walking function in patients with PD; furthermore, the benefits are improved synergistically by integrating treadmill training.
Clélia Lacam (2022) - Le bleu et le noir : jeux de pouvoirs dans une mission au fémin (Gabon, 1911-1955), Rennes, Presses universitaires de Rennes
Authors: Sebillotte Marie
Published: June 2024

Clélia Lacam, Le Bleu et le Noir : jeux de pouvoirs dans une mission catholique féminine (Gabon, 1911-1955), Rennes, Presses Universitaires de, 2023, 432 p.
Electrocardiographic and Echocardiographic Assessment of Young Black Female Footballers: Comparison with Sedentary Female Individuals
Authors: Ojo Opeyemi Ezekiel , Fadare Joseph Olusesan , Olofinbiyi Babatunde Ajayi , Adegoke Benjamin Olamide , Soje Michael , Oguntola Busayo Onafowoke , Olaoye Olatunji Bukola , Oguntiloye Olabode Olayinka
Published: June 2024

Background: Regular, high-intensity, and prolonged physical activity causes clinical, electrical, morphological, and functional alterations in the cardiovascular system. This circulatory alterations observed in athlete heart are particularly important in black athletes as data has shown that they are more likely to experience sudden cardiac death. Comparative electrocardiographic and echocardiographic data between women who play organized football and women who are inactive are scarce particularly in African nations. Objective: To compare the cohort group’s electrocardiogram and echocardiogram to inactive women in order to determine the range of physiological adaptation in highly trained young Nigerian female football players. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study performed among 30 high-level female footballers and 30 untrained women as control group. Study participants were assessed with a health questionnaire and targeted cardiovascular examination, 12 lead ECG and two-dimensional echocardiography were done. Ethnicity was self-assigned. A 95% confidence interval was used while statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. Results: The prevalence of at least one abnormal ECG findings was significantly higher among the footballers than the control. The footballers group had more arrhythmias recorded (sinus bradycardia) compared to the control group. The prevalence of at least one ECG abnormality in the patient was 35.8% and comparable with the control group of 28.0% (p=0.249) and were all minor abnormalities. The mean corrected QT prolongation (QTc) of the football group was significantly higher than the control. The mean left ventricular mass index, left ventricular internal diameter in diastole, left atrial diameter and the prevalence of increased mitral E/A ratio (supernormal diastolic function) and any valvular abnormalities among the female footballers were significantly higher than the control. However, the mean ejection fraction of the footballers (64.72±6.55%) and that of the controls (63.63±6.87%) were not significantly different (p=0.530). Conclusion: Specific physiological adaptations were found more among the footballers. Though most of the findings were benign, the study has demonstrated the need for regular screening and follow-up of footballers to enable early detection of potential life-threatening ECG and Echocardiographic changes.
Interaction Between Transportation Cost and Commodity Pricing in International Trade. Dry-Commodity Export Shippers’ Perspective in Malawi. The Trade Reducing Factor
Authors: Matemba Vincent Collins , Mundende Kasonde , Milupi Inonge
Published: June 2024

While transportation is considered as a trade facilitator in international trade, high transportation costs can adversely impact on commodity pricing and its competiveness on the market. Studies have shown that raising transportation costs by 10 percent reduces trade volume by more than 20 percent. The purpose of this study was therefore, to understand the impact that transportation cost has on pricing of goods from Malawi in international trade. The study sought to establish transportation costs affordability perception from export commodity shippers and assess how transportation cost affects commodity pricing on the international market. The study employed quantitative research approach and descriptive research design in which a closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 104 shippers in dry-commodity export shipping community. Simple random sampling method was used to determine the sample size. The study found that shippers do not find transportation costs affordable and that the high transportation costs affect negatively the pricing of the goods on the market. The study therefore recommends that government, through the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, to develop logistics cost estimation model and invest in logistics management systems that will enable the industry to collect data, identify bottlenecks and improve the transport system to reduce transportation cost.
Implementation of Differentiated Learning of Merdeka Curriculum in Catholic Religious Education Lessons
Authors: Simbolon Erikson , Bangun Andry Ella Paustina
Published: June 2024

This research aims to determine how differentiated learning is implemented in Catholic Religious Education subjects at Budi Murni 2 Medan Junior High School. The research method used is qualitative research, which uses data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques are done through data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. Differentiated learning is motivated by ecological theory, multiple intelligences, zone of proximal development, and learning modalities.  Differentiated learning applied by Catholic Religious Education teachers is implemented through three aspects: content, process, and product differentiation. The results of the study found that Catholic Religious Education teachers have implemented differentiated learning well, but in its implementation, there are obstacles experienced by teachers, including time constraints, variations in students' abilities and learning styles, classroom management, and students' readiness. The implications of this research make students enthusiastic about participating in Catholic Religious Education learning. This enthusiasm is manifested through changes in the active participation of students in learning. The differentiation strategy can also fulfill learners' individual learning needs, increase their involvement and motivation in the learning process, and help them effectively achieve learning objectives.
Implementasi Lesson Study Dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Kualitas Pembelajaran pada Materi Teks Laporan Hasil Observasi Kelas X
Authors: Munjariyah Esti , Ulin Noor Khilyatin , Supriyono Supriyono , Sahana Bambang
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan pada proses pembelajaran siswa tingkat X pada mata pelajaran BahasaIndonesia dengan materi Teks Laporan Hasil Observasi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kualitas rencana pembelajaran yang dibuat guru, dan aktivitas siswa dalam pembelajaran.  Lesson Study dilakukan dengan tujuan: (a) memberikan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang bagaimana siswa belajar dan guru mengajar; (b) memberikan hasil-hasil tertentu yang bermanfaat bagi para guru lainnya dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran; (c) meningkatkan pembelajaran secara sistematis melalui inkuiri kolaboratif.
IMPLEMENTASI LESSON STUDY MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MASALAH MATERI PENERAPAN SIFAT CAHAYA
Authors: Saraswati Rahel Aulia , Handayani Fitri , Suprapto Irma , Sunarto Ahmad
Published: June 2024

Upaya meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa , seorang guru bisa menggunakan kegiatan Lesson Study. Kegiatan lesson study bisa dikembangkan dalam berbagai model pembelajaran salah satunya pembelajaran berbasis masalah. Tahapan lesson study yaitu: plan – do – see. Lesson study bisa diterapkan pada mata pelajaran di sekolah dasar. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui implementasi lesson study melalui pembelajaran berbasis masalah di SD Muhammadiyah Pati pada materi Tematik kelas 4 penerapan sifat cahaya pada cermin . Hasil Penelitian: kegiatan lesson study ini menjadikan siswa mampu memahami perbedaan sifat bayangan yang muncul pada 3 jenis cermin.
PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA MATERI PECAHAN DENGAN METODE TGT (TEAMS GAME TOURNAMENT) MELALUI LESSON STUDY
Authors: Winingsih Ida , Astuti Vitri , Muslim Robi , Mariyanti Mariyanti
Published: June 2024

Matematika diberikan kepada semua siswa supaya dapat memberikan bekal kemampuan berpikir logis, analis, sistematis, kritis serta kreatif dan mampu bekerja sama dengan siswa lain secara baik. Pelaksanaan pembelajaran akan menjadi lebih menarik apabila dikemas dalam suatu permainan melalui kegiatan lesson study. Permainan yang dipilih adalah permainan kartu edukasi untuk menentukan pecahan yang mempunyai nilai sama walaupun bentuk pecahannya berbeda. Siswa terfokus katena belajar dalam kelompok kecil (team), merasa senang karena pembelajaran dikemas dalam sebuah permainan (games), serta lebih terpacu lagi semangatnya karena hasil kelompok akan di turnamenkan dengan kelompok lainnya (tournament). Hasil analisis diketahui bahwa permainan dapat meningkatkan daya tarik siswa dalam mengikuti pembelajaran materi pecahan yang tampak pada tahapan lesson study, yaitu plan, do dan see. Berawal dari penelitian ini, diharapkan guru dapat menggunakan berbagai media yang menarik dikemas dalam suatu permainan melalui kegiatan lesson study. Aktivitas siswa meningkat berdasarkan hasil angket yang diperoleh tingkat aktivitas siswa berada dalam kategori baik dan hasil belajar kognitif siswa sudah memenuhi KKM yang ditetapkan yaitu 75 serta ketuntasan klasikal mencapai 86% melebihi target yang ditentukan yaitu 85%. Karakter disiplin, berpikir kritis, dan komunikasi dapat terstimulus melalui pembelajaran menggunakan kartu edukasi dalam lesson study ini.
A comprehensive review on carbon quantum dots
Authors: Jabeen Mussarat , Mutaza Iqra
Published: June 2024

Over the past few decades, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) gained remarkable attention due to their distinctive properties and wide-ranging applications. Usually, CQDs are nano-sized materials, showcase of outstanding optical, electronic, and chemical characteristics. Their synthesis involves the controlled carbonization of diverse carbon-rich precursors, such as organic molecules or waste materials. Their optical properties, including adjustable fluorescence, make them ideal for implementation in bioimaging, sensors, and optoelectronic devices. Their diminutive size, biocompatibility, and minimal toxicity enhance their suitability for applications in biology and medicine. Furthermore, researchers have delved into exploring the potential of CQDs in energy-related domains, such as photo-catalysis, solar cells, and super-capacitors, leveraging their unique electronic structure and catalytic capabilities. Ongoing research continue to uncover their synthesis and fascinating applications due to low toxicity. This review provides comprehensive information on CQDs, including their synthesis, characteristics, and attractive applications.
Carbon quantum dots, bio-imaging, photo-catalyst, nano-medicine, chemical sensor.
Anisakidosis in humans and animals and detection of anisakid larvae in fish and cephalopods in Korea: a literature review (1971-2022)
Authors: Chai Jong-Yil , Sohn Woon-Mok , Jung Bong-Kwang
Published: June 2024

Human anisakiasis (or anisakidosis) is a disease caused by the ingestion of marine fish or cephalopods infected with anisakid nematode larvae of the genera Anisakis, Pseudoterranova, Contracaecum, and Hysterothylacium. Anisakiasis is a clinically important disease that often manifests as an acute abdominal syndrome requiring emergency medical attention and care. In Korea, at least several thousand clinical cases have been diagnosed to date; however, only a small proportion of them have been reported in the literature (1971-2022). The most common etiological agents were Anisakis pegreffii (reported as Anisakis sp., Anisakis type I, or erroneously Anisakis simplex), followed by Pseudoterranova decipiens, Contracaecum sp., and Anisakis simplex sensu stricto (s.s.). Most cases involved the stomach and small or large intestine, with a few involving the oral cavity (oral mucosa, pharynx, and tonsils), esophagus, omentum, and mesocolic lymph nodes. Anisakis allergies and host immune responses have been studied in humans and experimental animals. Marine fish and cephalopods, including sea eel (Astroconger myriaster), squid (Todarodes pacificus), yellow corvina (Pseudosciaena manchurica), Japanese flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus), codfish (Gadus macrocephalus), yellowtail (Seriola quinquaradiata), and rockfish (Sebastes spp.), are the most common infection sources. Surveys were performed on anisakid nematode larvae in marine fish and cephalopods caught in the western, eastern, and southern seas of Korea. The larvae recovered from fish or cephalopods caught from the western and southern seas were predominantly A. pegreffii larvae; however, the larvae from the eastern sea were either A. pegreffii larvae (in the chub mackerel, Japanese flounder, and rockfish) or A. simplex s.s. (in the salmon and pollock; these fish migrate through the northern North Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea and come to Korea). Health education to avoid eating raw or improperly cooked marine fish and cephalopods (particularly the viscera) is crucial for preventing human anisakidosis in Korea.
Optimalisasi Hasil Belajar IPAS melalui Metode Talking Stick Berbantuan Media Audio Visual di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Zuschaiya Diana , Marni  , Valentina Alda Dwi
Published: June 2024

Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial (IPAS) memainkan peran penting dalam membentuk pola pikir kritis dan analitis pada peserta didik. Namun, pembelajaran IPAS seringkali menghadapi tantangan seperti kurangnya penggunaan media pembelajaran yang interaktif, yang mengakibatkan rendahnya partisipasi dan hasil belajar siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar IPAS peserta didik melalui metode Talking Stick berbantuan media audio visual. Metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) digunakan dalam penelitian ini, dengan dua siklus yang melibatkan 28 siswa kelas madrasah ibtidaiyah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi metode Talking Stick dan media audio visual secara signifikan meningkatkan partisipasi aktif dan hasil belajar siswa. Pada siklus pertama, nilai rata-rata hasil belajar meningkat dari 71,43 (pra-siklus) menjadi 80,71, dan pada siklus kedua meningkat lebih lanjut menjadi 87,14. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa integrasi metode Talking Stick dengan media audio visual tidak hanya meningkatkan pemahaman materi tetapi juga mengembangkan keterampilan komunikasi dan kolaborasi siswa. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi baru dalam metode pembelajaran IPAS dan menyarankan penggunaan lebih luas metode ini untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan.
Exploring the Students’ Linear Programming Proficiency at Zambia’s Munkuye Secondary School: Hermeneutic Perspective: A Delve at the Library
Authors: Mwambazi Chrispine Mulenga
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to investigate the impact of library on learners; linear programming performance, employing a qualitative approach. In this study, the effect of libraries on students’ performance in linear programming is examined using a qualitative methodology. The author claims that because libraries give students access to study materials from the actual school library, they can aid in their understanding of linear programming. The author argues that effective learning of linear programming requires studying. Libraries offer a surfeit of services and resources that assist academic accomplishment, making them useful tools for student’s at all educational levels. Libraries help students with complex topics and assignments by providing specialist research assistance and reference services in addition to textbooks, reference materials, and scholarly journals. Building school libraries is one way to encourage learners to put in a lot of effort in their study work, according to the study’s findings. This article’s goal is to disseminate the results of a qualitative study that highlights the benefits of the school library. This has the potential to improve education and inspire students to work even harder in their academic endeavors. Additionally, students who have difficulty in class can borrow books from the school library. The library will support students’ positive attitudes toward learning and active engagement in class activities. To reduce poor performance, school should ensure that library is put in place. This will motivate learners to put extra effort into their studies. The study concludes by recommending the establishment of building more schools libraries and stocking them relevant study materials. Parents can also ask school administrators to guide them to buy the required study materials for their children to study.
Unraveling the Endolysosomal Nexus: Implications for Neuro Developmental Disorders
Authors: Faisal Shah , Haque Munima , Arif Mohammad , Khalid Saliha
Published: June 2024

The endolysosomal framework plays an essential part in cellular homeostasis, particularly inside the neuronal setting, where it directs protein and organelle turnover. Dysfunctions in this framework are progressively ensnared in different neurodevelopmental disarranges (NDDs), showing modern roads for understanding and treating these conditions. This survey points to synthesizing current information on the part of the endolysosomal framework in neurodevelopment and its dysregulation in NDDs. It highlights hereditary transformations influencing endolysosomal proteins, modified trafficking, broken clearance instruments, and the suggestions of these disturbances for neuronal advancement and work. Furthermore, it examines later progress in understanding atomic instruments fundamental endolysosomal brokenness and diagrams rising helpful techniques focusing on these pathways. We conducted a comprehensive audit of the writing, centering on things that illustrate the association between endolysosomal brokenness and neurodevelopmental clutters. Uncommon consideration was given to hereditary considerations, cellular and atomic science inquire about, and restorative intercessions tending to endolysosomal framework disturbances. Prove underscores the basic part of the endolysosomal framework in neurodevelopment, with disturbances connected to a range of NDDs through components such as hereditary transformations in endolysosomal proteins, changed trafficking, and disabled clearance. Developing experiences into these atomic components offer unused targets for restorative mediations. Be that as it may, challenges stay in deciphering these discoveries into viable medications, requiring assistance to inquire about and a personalized medication approach. Understanding the endolysosomal system’s part in NDDs offers a promising pathway toward creating novel restorative methodologies. Future inquire about ought to use progressed hereditary and atomic apparatuses to unwind the complex exchange between endolysosomal dysfunctions and neurodevelopmental results, pointing for mediations that can moderate or turn around these conditions’ effect. Collaborative, multidisciplinary endeavors will be basic to interpret these bits of knowledge into clinical hone, with the extreme objective of making strides in the lives of people influenced by NDDs.
Factors Influencing the Use of Inorganic and Organic Fertilisers by Smallholder Farmers in Zimbabwe
Authors: Gumindoga Blessing . , Ruponga Nyaradzai , Sakwa Liana-Lisa
Published: June 2024

A survey the study aimed to establish the relationship between agro-ecological regions and adoption of organic and inorganic fertilizer use and to establish the relationship between household demographic and socio-economic status and the adoption of organic and inorganic fertilizer use. Both organic and inorganic fertilizers application rates were not informed bey soil testing and were below the recommended rates contributing to low yields. Binary logistic regression results indicate that adoption of urea application in maize crop was influenced by agro-ecological region and distance to the town market (p<0.05). Education level of household head and distance to the town market were the two factors with a significant influence on the use of DAP in maize crop (p<0.05). The lower the education level the higher the probability that a farmer will use DAP. The regression coefficient shows that the more the farming experience the higher the likelihood that the farmer will use NPS. Binary logistic regression results indicate that adoption of both compost and animal manure in the two districts was influenced by Agro-ecological regions (p<0.05). Despite the high farmer preference, the low organic fertilizer usage is a result of ignorance of the technical aspects linked to the use of manure as an organic fertilizer and its availability in insufficient quantities and lack of related machinery for handling, composting, and transport. Systematic advancements in the technical expertise transfer process regarding the use of biofertilizers, including best practices for managing manure, nitrogen-fixing crops, and the use of bioinoculants, coupled with frequent soil testing, training, and guidance from agriculture extension service providers will help scale farmers adopt biofertilizer technologies. This will close crop yield gaps, and increase food security and income security for communal integrated crop-livestock farmers who rely on agriculture for a living.
Effect of Petrol on the Electrocardiogram, Cardiac Troponin-I and Body Weight of Wistar Rats and Mitigation by Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Authors: Dahiru Ashiru , Sa’idu Bashir , Shehu Zaid , Hassan Maina Ibrahim , Zakariya Adam Shuaib , Ishaq Abdullahi Ja’afaru , Abdulazeez Nafisat , Nathaniel Pilau Nicholas
Published: June 2024

Petrol is commonly used as a fuel for internal combustion engines. Humans and animals continued to be exposed to petrol vapor in the environment, occupationally by petroleum attendants and refinery workers, at home and on the roads. Fumes from petrol products cause environmental pollution that has resulted in various health challenges, including increased blood pressure and heart rate, which may lead to hypertension. This study is aimed at evaluating the effects of petrol on the electrocardiograms (ECG) and Cardiac troponin of Wistar rats and possible mitigation by Moringa oleifera extract. A total of 15 adult Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups of five each: the control group (not given anything), the group exposed to petrol only and the group treated with Moringa oleifera extract after exposure to petrol. Rats were exposed to petrol vapor daily for 5 minutes over four weeks in a fume chamber with monitored room conditions, resulting in an average dosage exposure of 0.008 cm3/min/rat. Ketamine was used as an anesthetic agent, and the ECGs of the rats were measured with EDAN 10 veterinary electrocardiography. Serum cTn-I assay was analyzed at the end of the four weeks. The results showed an increase in heart rate, reduced QRS complex, increased in P wave and PR interval. Even though the cTn-I has considered revising but not statistically significant. It is concluded that petrol has effects on the electrocardiogram and cardiac troponin I of Wistar rats, and treatment with Moringa oleifera showed no remediating effect.
Optimization of Electric Power Distribution in Ilorin Metropolis
Authors: Aliu T.O. , Issa S.F. , Issa K. , Owolabi Y.T.
Published: June 2024

Electricity supply to the people in Ilorin has been faced with a lot of inadequacies and often met with several complains by the consumers (IBEDC 2016). This research optimized the efficiency level of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) in Ilorin using Linear Programming approach. Newton Gregory Interpolation Method was used to develop an efficiency distribution model. MATLAB and MAPLE were used for numerical computation of results. The findings reveled that IBEDC in Ilorin, has not been functioning to the best of their capacity. The study was able to predict future efficiency levels for the next five years (2022-2026) in the following order 72.16%, 75.84%, 80.22%, 93.43% and 93.43%. Based on this work, it is recommended that IBEDC in Ilorin need to ensure effective distribution of energy received from the Generating Companies (GENCOS), devoid of unnecessary lost. Government and policy makers are also advised to engage in an effective, verifiable and accountable investment towards ensuring allocated resources geared towards boosting power generation are judiciously used for targeted purposes to ensure and measure the growth in the power sector with time.
Cloud Computing Adoption Models in Organizations: A Survey
Authors: Ifawoye Olakunle Isaac , Ajayi Binyamin Adeniyi , Chukwuemeka Florence Nemariyi , T Omonayin Esther
Published: June 2024

An organization’s ability to implement innovations that provide it with a competitive edge and improve efficacy, reduce expenses, and raise the calibre of its business operations determines its competitiveness. With the advent of cloud computing (CC), the distribution of information technology (IT) resources and services has experienced a paradigm shift. The cloud computing adoption model is a logical set of stages built to ease the transition from today’s traditional application delivery model to tomorrow’s use of cloud computing it is an advanced approach for technologies of adoption of cloud which enables benefits to be realized incrementally. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is an effective adoption hypothesis that has been applied in a lot of research studies in the IT industry. The model considers the reason for which a person uses a system or application, and it suggests that Perceived Usefulness (PU) and Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) serve as the primary drivers of IT adoption. TAM has demonstrated excellent adoption, use, and reproduction over time; nevertheless, the model did not provide crucial information on the user’s assumption to solely PU and PEOU. This constraint made it necessary to integrate or expand the model with other IT acceptance models. The Technology Organization Environment (TOE) framework puts forth a general list of adoption considerations for technology. Three contexts are examined under the TOE framework: technology, organization, and environment. While the meaning of the TOE system is also seen as clarifying technology adoption, TAM and its comprehensive forms have a high ability to clarify the reception of innovation. Combining these two models results in a newly designed and innovative redesign that advances and encourages more comprehensive, informative, and foresighted focal points of IT adoption by elevating the TAM and TOE models. Hence, the individual implementation or combination of the two models which harmonize the different components have been proposed by researchers. This paper presents a review of theories of cloud computing adoption and also discusses the challenges and possible solutions.
SEJARAH KEPEMILIKAN HUTAN KEMENYAN PANDUMAAN DAN SIPIHUTA KECAMATAN POLLUNG, HUMBANG HASUNDUTAN
Authors: Roki
Published: June 2024

In 2019 for the first time held simultaneous elections. Voter turnout in this election includes millennial. Some of the millennial are at university.  Therefore, it is necessary to know the role of universities in the 2019 general election. The research was conducted with statute approach, case approach, historical approach, comparative approach, and conceptual approach. From this research, it can be found that universities have sought to increase millennial voter participation in the 2019 general election by including material on elections in courses as well as conducting public lectures.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP KONSUMEN PT OVO FINANCE INDONESIA SETELAH IZIN USAHA DICABUT OLEH OTORITAS JASA KEUANGAN
Authors: Arta Dian Sopinta Maruao  , Lesson Sihotang  , Debora
Published: June 2024

A finance company is a company that provides goods or capital needed by the community through cooperation with companies that provide goods referred to by a gradual payment mechanism. Therefore, finance companies have a great responsibility for the fulfillment of consumer rights when entering into agreements, for example in the use of consumers' personal data and information. PT Ovo Finance Indonesia, which is a finance company that has been revoked its business license by the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan in October 2021. This business license revocation event brought a serious polemic to the legal protection of the rights and obligations of its consumers. In an effort to provide legal protection, it will be divided into two types, namely preventive legal protection and repressive legal protection. In this study, we will discuss and understand the scope of the condition of the company PT Ovo Finance Indonesia after its business license is revoked by the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan and how to legally protect the rights and obligations of its consumers. Therefore, to answer this formulation, researchers conduct research using normative legal methods and descriptive qualitative. Researchers will trace and review laws  regulations to then be able provide an overview of the subject matter that occurs.
ANALISIS PUTUSAN HAKIM TERHADAP TINDAK PIDANA KORUPSI YANG DILAKUKAN DENGAN BERBARENGAN (Studi Putusan Nomor: 5/Pid.Sus-TPK/2021/PN.Mdn)
Authors: Siahaan Eko , Manullang Herlina , July Esther
Published: June 2024

Corruptions is a part of an unreliable moral attitude even reproached. Corruptions in a broad sense is not just in the form of misappropriating public money or state wealth, including corruptions loyalty. Loyalty to his family, wife, children, department and people of his electorate. Corruption by the regional head, for example, means not only making losses to the country so enriching it self but also directly affecting the distrust of its electorate population. The necessity of checking permits for regional officials, especially the head of the area suspected of being involved in corruptions is in fact a bizarre subject for investigators, so it is an obstacle for the prosecution and the Corruption Eradication Commission (CEC). The existence of the permit was actually narrowed down to the prosecution’s motion and the CEC investigated corruptions allegations.
ANALISIS YURIDIS PEMBUBARAN ORGANISASI KEMASYARAKATAN (ORMAS) BERDASARKAN UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 17 TAHUN 2013 TENTANG ORGANISASI KEMASYARAKATAN
Authors: Hasri Gio irwana , Kasman Siburian  , Hisar Siregar
Published: June 2024

Community Organizations are community associations that form organizations with an orderly nature and structure, usually starting from the highest/central level to the lowest level/leadership at the regional level or even community associations. Considering that social organizations provide freedom of association, assembly and expression of opinion as a form of guarantee of human rights. Therefore, the reasons used are based on statutory regulations as explained in Article 60 paragraph (1) and paragraph (2) Government Regulations in Lieu of Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 2 of 2017 concerning Amendments to Law Number 17 of 2013 concerning Organizations Even though Community Organizations can be dissolved, the dissolution procedure must be carried out democratically. The government must not monopolize the authority to disband a mass organization by negating the role of other state institutions, so that the government will tend to behave authoritarian. The consequence of an authoritarian government is that the laws that are born will be repressive in nature, prioritizing the interests of the rulers over the people. This research is included in Normative Juridical research, namely research that examines legal norms that originate from legal rules, namely laws. The conclusion obtained in this research is that the system for dissolving mass organizations in Indonesia still does not have clear indicators and mechanisms that are in accordance with the existence of the rule of law. The dissolution of mass organizations is based on the mass organization not carrying out its obligations and prohibitions. So the reasons for disbanding mass organizations can be classified into threats to democracy, national ideology, constitution, state sovereignty and national security. The mechanism for dissolving social organizations is divided into two categories based on their registration, where the dissolution of social organizations that are not legal entities is carried out by the government, namely the Minister of Home Affairs. Meanwhile, for social organizations with legal entities, their dissolution is handed over to the Minister of Law and Human Rights.
Innovation Strategies and the Business Perspective: A Synthesis of Existing Research and a Composed and Comprehensive Framework
Authors: Çubukcu Ahmet , Özcan Özözer Yekta , Hande Erol Bingüler Ayşe
Published: June 2024

Innovation has a direct impact on competitive business environments. Nowadays, it is an ordinary need for organizations to implement and pursue innovative business strategies. For this purpose, many innovation-oriented strategies have been developed. The analysis and observations we made within the framework of our literature analysis show that a more unified, comprehensive, and holistic innovation strategy approach is needed. The innovation strategies of organizations should become a dynamic structure due to the unsteady conditions of the market and competitive environment and the shortening of product life cycles. Therefore, we proposed a new synthesized innovation strategy framework focused on the needs of different businesses.
Unveiling the Innovation Nexus: How Workplace Belongingness Shapes Tomorrow's Breakthroughs through Corporate Stakeholder Responsibility
Authors: Özsungur Fahri
Published: June 2024

The study seeks to investigate how corporate stakeholder responsibility acts as a mediator, elucidating the impact of workplace belongingness on both exploratory innovation and exploitative innovation within the retail sector. In 2020, this research enlisted 171 executives from retail businesses registered with the Adana Chamber of Commerce in Adana, Turkey. Employing structural equation modeling, the study analyzed data through the lens of social exchange, stakeholder theory, and organizational change management theories. According to the research findings, it was determined that workplace belongingness had positive effects on corporate stakeholder responsibility, corporate stakeholder responsibility had positive effects on exploratory innovation and exploitative innovation, workplace belongingness had positive effects on exploratory and exploitative innovations. Further analyses revealed that corporate stakeholder responsibility acted as a significant mediator in the relationship between workplace belongingness and both exploratory and exploitative innovation.
SROI Implementation in Indonesia Case Study: PROPER’s Participants in 2022
Authors: AINUDDIN Ilham , PRABAWANI Bulan , HADI Sudharto P. , WAHYUDI Fendy E.
Published: June 2024

Social return on investment (SROI) in 2021 was included as a new criterion in the Indonesian Ministry of Environment’s Company Performance Assessment (PROPER) program. Based on systematic literature observations devoted to SROI practices in Indonesia, this research aims to review studies related to SROI, the application of SROI in Indonesia, and the future direction of SROI implementation in Indonesia. This research used qualitative descriptive analysis and systematic literature review with recommended item reporting by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method. A qualitative analytical descriptive analysis research project that took eight forms beyond corporate compliance from companies that participated in the PROPER program in 2022 to study cases and look at the systematic literature review in a final data collection of 21 studies. The research results show that the SROI used in Indonesia is dominated by SROI evaluations, which are used to measure or monitor ongoing programs. The measurements carried out by SROI clearly show the success and feasibility of the program as well as the need for program sustainability in the future. Evaluations still need to be carried out in several aspects and need to be developed further. In the future, SROI can be further developed in many programs.
KAMU HARCAMALARINDA OECD ÜLKELERİ VE TÜRKİYE
Authors: Varnalı Tayfun
Published: June 2024

Bu makalede, OECD ülkeleri ve Türkiye’nin kamu harcamaları derleme yöntemiyle karşılaştırılmıştır. Kamu harcamaları, ülkelerin ekonomik büyümesi ve refahı üzerinde kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. OECD ülkeleri genellikle gelişmiş ekonomilere sahipken, Türkiye’nin ekonomik gelişimi ve kamu harcamaları farklı dinamikler taşımaktadır.
Bu çalışma, 2010-2022 döneminde OECD ülkeleri ile Türkiye'nin kamu harcamalarını değerlendirerek ekonomik durumu analiz etmeyi hedeflemektedir. GSYH, işsizlik ve genel hükümet açığı üzerinden yapılan analizde, Almanya'nın güçlü ekonomisi ve düşen işsizlik oranlarına karşın Türkiye'nin 2018 sonrasında artan işsizlik ve dalgalanan GSYH performansıyla dikkat çekmektedir. Savunma harcamaları, eğitim, sağlık ve sosyal harcamaların GSYH içindeki payları da detaylı bir şekilde incelenmiştir.
Bu çalışmanın amacı, farklı ülkelerdeki kamu harcamalarının yapısı, dağılımı ve etkinliğini analiz ederek, Türkiye'nin OECD ortalamalarıyla karşılaştırıldığında benzerliklerini ve farklılıklarını ortaya koymaktır. Literatür taraması yöntemiyle yapılan bu analiz, mevcut politikaların etkinliğini değerlendirmekte ve iyileştirilmesi gereken alanları belirlemektedir. Analizlerin, kamu harcamalarının daha verimli yönetilmesine ve Türkiye’nin uluslararası rekabet gücünü artıracak stratejilere katkı sağlaması hedeflenmektedir.
Antakya'ya Yönelik Yer Duygusu: Şubat 2023 Depremleri Sonrası Gitmek mi zor Kalmak mı?
Authors: Varnacı Uzun Funda
Published: June 2024

Antakya, 6 Şubat 2023’te Kahramanmaraş merkezli olarak meydana gelen depremlerden can kaybı, yıkım ve yer değiştirme hareketi anlamında en fazla etkilenen kentlerin başında gelmektedir.
İnsanların bir yere yönelik oluşturduğu inanç, anlam, tutum ve davranışlar olarak tanımlanan yer duygusu; yer kimliği, yer bağlılığı ve yer bağımlılığı olarak üç alt bileşene sahiptir. Deprem sonrasında insanların bir yere yönelik vereceği tepkiler ve yer değiştirme davranışları yer duygusu ile açıklanabilmektedir.
Bu çalışmada amaç depremler sonrasında Antakya’dan hiç ayrılmayan, Antakya’dan geçici olarak farklı bir yere yerleşen ancak kısa sürede geri dönen ve kalıcı olarak farklı bir yere yerleşenlerin yer değiştirme durumları ve yerleşim yeri tercihlerinde yer duygusunun etkisinin incelenmesidir. Çalışmada, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması deseni kullanılmıştır. 35 kişi ile yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ile görüşme yapılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde, MAXQDA Analytics Pro 2024 kullanılarak betimsel ve içerik analizi uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen bulguların sunulmasında hiyerarşik kod-alt kod modeline göre haritalar oluşturulmuştur. Görüşmecilerin yer değiştirme durumuna göre kod matrisi değerlendirmesi yapılmıştır. Görüşme sonuçlarına göre görüşmeye katılanların yer duyguları yüksektir. Tüm görüşmeci gruplarında yer bağlılığı alt bileşeni en fazla vurgulanan bileşen durumundadır. Bunu yer kimliği ve yer bağımlılığı bileşenleri takip etmektedir. Yer duygusunun yüksek olması deprem sonrası Antakya’dan ayrılanların kısa sürede geri dönüş sebeplerinin başında gelmektedir. Uzun süreli başka yere yerleşenlerin de, yer duygusuna bağlı olarak Antakya’ya geri dönüş umudu ve isteği bulunmaktadır.
Kulttuurin tulevaisuus – who cares?
Authors: Rantakallio Inka , Ranta-Meyer Tuire , Ojanen Mikko
Published: June 2024

Kulunutta kevättä on luonnehtinut vilkas keskustelu kulttuuripolitiikasta. Sen yhtenä pontimena on ollut hallitusohjelman mukaisen kulttuuripoliittisen selonteon valmistelu samaan aikaan, kun valtiontalouden säästöt ovat merkinneet monien kulttuuritoimijoiden ja -laitosten toimintamahdollisuuksien heikentymistä. Toisena pontimena on ollut keskustelu tekijänoikeuksista ja luovan alan toimijoiden korvauksista ja kolmantena lisääntynyt tutkimustieto korona-aikana, terveysturvallisuuden nimissä harjoitetusta valtapolitiikasta, joka osoittaa kulttuurialan heikon aseman yhteiskunnassamme.
Säveltäjä propagandan välineenä
Authors: Torvinen Juha
Published: June 2024

A composer as a propaganda tool: Erik Bergman in National Socialist Germany 1937–1943
This article examines the work of composer Erik Bergman (1911–2006) in National Socialist Germany. The topic has not been studied before. Bergman made four trips to Germany between 1937 and 1943. He initially studied composition privately with the composer Heinz Tiessen (1887–1971). In 1943 he was awarded a scholarship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to study at the Berlin State Music Academy (Staatliche akademische Hochschule für Musik Berlin). He was the only student from the Nordic countries in the academy. In addition to his studies, Bergman worked as a music journalist for Deutsche Europasender propaganda-radio and reported on his experiences for the Finnish magazine Hufvudstadsbladet. Scholarship status and work as a journalist meant in practice that Bergman was politically instrumentalized and became a tool of Nazi propaganda.
Bergman studied in National Socialist Germany for many reasons. During the war, the possible destinations for a Finn were limited for political reasons. Finland had long cultural ties with Germany, and it was common among Finnish intellectuals to regard Hitler’s reign as an anomaly in the long and valuable history of German cultural influence. Furthermore, even after the acts of the National Socialist reign of terror, Germany was still a musical powerhouse. Bergman was not a Nazi sympathiser. But like many of his German and Finnish colleagues, he tacitly accepted the Nazi atrocities at least until the summer of 1943. After the war, Bergman recalled his years in Germany with an emphasis on his own apoliticism. The article concludes with an analysis of the latent politics of Bergman’s ‘apoliticism’ and its significance both for his time in Germany and for his modernist turn in the 1950s.