bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVALUATION OF ACUTE TOXICITY AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS OF BACCHAROIDES SCHIMPERI (DC.) IN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS
Authors: Ahmed Sarfaraz , Ahmad Mohammad S , Yousaf Muhammad , Mothana Ramzi A , Al-Rehaily Adnan J
Published: June 2023

Background: Steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are most commonly used to treat inflammation, and shown to have severe side effects. In this study, we aimed at evaluating the anti-inflammatory and acute toxicity effects of Baccharoides schimperi (DC.) in order to get new anti-inflammatory agents of natural origin.

Materials and methods: The aerial part of the plant was dried under shade, ground and extracted with 96% alcohol (BSE). It was further fractionated in sequence to n-hexane (BSH), chloroform (BSC) and methanol (BSM) soluble fractions.

Acute toxicity was evaluated by oral administration of plant and hind paw induced-edema method in rats was used for the anti-inflammatory evaluation.

Results: The BSE was found safe up to the dose level of 3 g/kg b.w. and showed LD50 value 7.250 g/kg body weight (b.w.) in mice. BSE showed significant anti-inflammatory effect (62.91%) at 500 mg/kg b.w. Further the n-hexane, chloroform and methanol fractions of BSE were tested for anti-inflammatory activity. The n-hexane fraction (BSH) exhibits significant activity (64.87%) at 400 mg/kg b.w. The methanol fraction (BSM) showed dose dependent activity, highest activity (60.42%) was observed at higher dose 400 of mg/kg b.w. In chloroform fraction (BSC) no significant activity was observed.

Conclusion: The results of the study revealed that the plant is safe to the experimental model and recommended as a potential source of anti-inflammatory agent.
ETHNOBOTANICAL INVESTIGATION OF INDIGENOUS PLANTS USED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SOME INFANT ILLNESSES IN IBADAN, SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA
Authors: Aworinde David Olaniran , Erinoso Sakiru Morenikeji
Published: June 2023

Background: Ethnobotanical information on indigenous plants used in the management of infant illnesses was sourced from Bode herbal market in Ibadan South-western Nigeria to preserve indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants, and demonstrate the role of traditional medicine as complementary healthcare system.

Methods: Information was gathered using periodic open-ended questionnaire and personal interview. The respondents were randomly selected and consist, fifteen (15) women - herb sellers (of between 25-50, age range) who prescribed workable recipes used in the management of scalp infections, abscess, convulsion and cold shivers. The recipes documented are enumerated and served as groundbreaking preparations in infant diseases’ management.

Results: The survey yielded 48 plant species belonging to 31 plant families. The family Fabaceae has the highest number of species followed by Combretaceae, Meliaceae, Euphorbiaceae. The leaves and roots constituted the frequency of plant parts used; while the stem has the least frequency. The methods of preparation purposefully cited were decoction, infusion, and soap; others include steeping in cold water and cream whereas the solvent of choice was water. A particular brand of bottle water was preferable for herbal preparation. Other ingredients cited include soft traditional black soap, sulphur, Shea butter, antimony/black lead ore, and local sponge. Method of administration and dosage involves diluting extracts from infusion or decoction in higher parts of water – to be drunk, as well as for bath.

Conclusion and Application of Results: The study documented indigenous knowledge of plants used in the management of infants’ ailments. Results showed that herbal medicines have played and will continue to play significant roles as alternative or complementary healthcare delivery system. There is need for the sensitization of indigenous people on the conservation of plant resources especially in cases where the root (part) features in prescriptions. A regulatory measure for herbal practitioners as well as public enlightenment is recommended to help sustain and increase the awareness in herbal therapy to different audience. Again, the isolation and identification of active compounds as well as evaluative toxicity test could reveal and confirm indigenous claims by assurring safety in administration.
THE ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF CLAUSENA ANISATA HOOK, A SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICINAL PLANT
Authors: Lawal Ibraheem Oduola , Grierson Don S , Afolayan Anthony AJ
Published: June 2023

Background: Clausena anisata Hook also known as Iperepesi in Xhosa language is a medicinal plant used traditionally for the treatment of various ailments and some opportunistic infections associated with tuberculosis (TB). Patients in South Africa based on the phytotherapeutic information on this species in the Eastern Cape, use this medicinal plant. Hence, the antibacterial activity of various solvent extracts of the leaves and barks were respectively, evaluated using selected bacterial strains.

Method: The leaves and stem bark were tested against 10 selected strains of Gram - positive and Gram - negative bacteria through the agar dilution method. Acetone, dichloromethane and water extracts were used for the extraction. MIC was determined at different concentrations (0.1mg/ml, 0.5mg/ml, 1mg/ml and 5mg/ml) and the results obtained were compared to that of standard antibiotics.

Result: The acetone extract of the leaves were more active against both Gram-positive and Gram –negative bacteria with MIC ranging from 0.1 mg/ml - 0.5 mg / ml. The dichloromethane extract of the bark showed appreciable activities against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) (MIC: 0.1mg /ml) Escherichia coli and, Streptococcus pyogenes with an MIC of 5mg/ml respectively. On the other hand, the aqueous extract of the leaves showed no activity against the tested organisms with the exception of the aqueous bark extract which inhibited Staphylococcus aureus (MIC: 0.5mg/ml) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MIC: 5mg/ml).

Conclusion: This study confirmed the antibacterial activities of acetone extract of the leaves of Clausena anisata. The capability of this extract to inhibit both Gram positive and negative bacteria is an indication that the extract is a potential broad spectrum antibacterial. The result of this study further justified its indigenous use for the treatment of bacteria commonly associated with TB especially among the people of Nkonkobe Municipality.
THE PROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF CASSAVA ( MANIHOT ESCULENTA CRANTZ ) LEAF FLAVONOID EXTRACTS ON LIVER DAMAGE OF CARBON TETRACHLORIDE INJURED MICE
Authors: Tao Hai-Teng , Bin Qiu , Du Fang-Ling , Tong-Cheng Xu , Li-Na Liu , Feijie Lu , Kai-Mian Li , Wei Liu
Published: June 2023

Background: Cassava leaf contains many kinds of flavonoids, most of flavonoids function as effective antioxidants in vivo. The protective effects of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) leaf flavonoid extracts on liver damage were evaluated by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced injury in mice.

Materials and methods: The protective effects of cassava leaf flavonoid extracts on liver damage were evaluated using CCl4-induced injury in mice. The mice were weighted to calculate sample quantity of mice. Bloods were taken to evaluate ALT and AST of serums. Livers were excised and weighted, and fixed for pathological observation. Prepared 10% liver tissue homogenate was used to evaluate MDA, SOD, GSH-PX levels.

Results: Cassava leaf flavonoid extracts significantly decreased (p < 0.05) the relative liver weight when compared with the CCl4-treated group. The contents of ALT and AST in serum of experiment mice declined significantly when compared to those of the CCl4-treated group, but did not reach normal levels of control group. Pathological observation of livers showed that cassava leaf flavonoid extracts significantly ameliorated the CCl4-induced pathological changes.

Conclusion These results provided biological evidence that cassava leaf flavonoid extracts indeed expressed potential efficacy of prohibiting liver injury in mice.
ANTIPROLIFERATION EFFECTS OF SELECTED TANZANIA PLANTS
Authors: Choi Chun Whan , Song Seok Bean , Oh Joa Sub , Kim Young Ho
Published: June 2023

Background: Plants still remain a prime source of drugs for the treatment of cancer and can provide leads for the development of novel anticancer agents. Our screening of indigenous medicinal plants from Tanzania has led to the identification of the number of anticancer activity.

Material and methods: The current study investigates the cytotoxic activity of methanol extracts of one hundred and thirty seven Tanzania plants used locally for the traditional medicine herb using the MTS assay on the HepG2 cell lines.

Result 16% of the tested plant extracts showed moderate to strong inhibitory activity with IC50 values ranging from 17.1 ± 1.1 μg/ml to 79.2 ± 0.7 μg/ml ; meanwhile, ten extracts (7.3%) could demonstrate cytotoxic activity with IC50 values less than 27.6 ± 2.0 μg/ml; twelve extracts (8.8%) could demonstrate cytotoxic activity with IC50 values ranging from 30.4 ± 1.6 μg/ml to 79.2 ± 0.7μg/ml.

Conclusion : Especially, a methanol extract from the bark extract of Erythrophleum zimmermannii (Fabaceae) was found to be the most cytotoxicity against HepG2 cell lines (IC50 = 17.1 ± 1.1 μg/ml).
Efficacy of Annona muricata (Soursop) Leaf Extracts on Locust Mortality: An Environmentally Friendly Approach to Pest Control in Pterocarpus indicus Cultivation
Authors: Bazargan Rindiyani , Latumahina Fransina , Wattimena Cornelia
Published: June 2023

This research aimed to examine the effectiveness of different concentrations of soursop (Annona muricata) leaf extracts on locust mortality in Pterocarpus indicus plants. A completely randomized design was used involving various concentrations of soursop leaf extracts (0, 250g, 500g, 750g, 1000g per liter of water), each tested in triplicate. Each experiment included 20 locusts, with a total of 300 locusts required for all tests. The soursop leaf extract was prepared by blending fresh leaves with water and filtering, then applied using a sprayer at six-hour intervals. Data analysis was performed using the analysis of variance (ANOVA) method. The results demonstrated that soursop leaf extract significantly affected locust mortality across all concentrations, with even the lowest concentration (250g/L) proving effective. These findings suggest that soursop leaf extract represents a potent, natural biopesticide for locust control, underlining its importance for farmers and offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution to pest management in Pterocarpus indicus cultivation. Highlights: Soursop (Annona muricata) leaf extract demonstrates significant effectiveness as a biopesticide against locusts in Pterocarpus indicus plants. Even the lowest concentration (250g/L) of soursop leaf extract can effectively control locust populations, indicating a high potency. The use of soursop leaf extract as a biopesticide offers a sustainable, environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agricultural settings. Keywords: Annona muricata, Soursop Leaf Extract, Biopesticide, Locust Mortality, Pterocarpus indicus Cultivation.
The Art of Notoriety in Kanye West's Persona
Authors: Monk-Payton Brandy
Published: June 2023

Persona can be understood as a form of art that highlights different styles of fashioning the self for various media platforms and audiences. This paper explores what I term the “art of notoriety” through the creative pursuits of the notorious hip hop artist, Kanye “Ye” West. I argue that West’s public embrace of antagonism in American media propels not only his fame but also his increasing notoriety, which is predicated on negative affect made manifest through his persona and artworks. Teasing out the complex role that polarising media personas can play in current popular culture; this paper specifically emphasises the negative affect of irritation that orients public response to the figure of the ‘asshole’. I suggest that West’s notoriety is not only due to his attitude and behaviour, the latter of which cannot be separated from his mental health, but is also connected to his penchant for ‘bad’ design at the level of aesthetic form in his artistic endeavours, and especially with his career in fashion. This paper provides a close reading of West’s persona and aestheticized conduct that incites public discomfort. I link the U.S. public’s peculiar relationality to West to issues concerning race and racial difference that amplify his status as a notorious black celebrity subject. Ultimately, West’s creativity emanates from an oppositional space and his infamous mediated confrontations with the public confirm his artistic skill as a perennial provocateur.
The Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction (TranS-C) for serious mental illness in community mental health part 2: Study protocol for a hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation cluster-randomized trial using train-the-trainer
Authors: Callaway Catherine A. , Sarfan Laurel D. , Agnew Emma R. , Dong Lu , Spencer Julia M. , Hache Rafael Esteva , Diaz Marlen , Howlett Shayna A. , Fisher Krista R. , Yates Heather E. Hilmoe , Stice Eric , Kilbourne Amy M. , Buysse Daniel J. , Harvey Allison G.
Published: June 2023

Background
Train-the-trainer (TTT) is a promising method for implementing evidence-based psychological treatments (EBPTs) in community mental health centers (CMHCs). In TTT, expert trainers train locally embedded individuals (i.e., Generation 1 providers) to deliver an EBPT, who then train others (i.e., Generation 2 providers). The present study will evaluate implementation and effectiveness outcomes of an EBPT for sleep and circadian dysfunction—the Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction (TranS-C)—delivered to CMHC patients with serious mental illness by Generation 2 providers (i.e., trained and supervised within CMHCs via TTT). Specifically, we will investigate whether adapting TranS-C to fit CMHC contexts improves Generation 2 (a) patient outcomes (b) providers’ perceptions of fit.
Methods
TTT will be implemented in nine CMHCs in California, United States (N = 60 providers; N = 130 patients) via facilitation. CMHCs are cluster-randomized by county to Adapted TranS-C or Standard TranS-C. Within each CMHC, patients are randomized to immediate TranS-C or usual care followed by delayed treatment with TranS-C (UC-DT). Aim 1 will assess the effectiveness of TranS-C (combined Adapted and Standard), compared to UC-DT, on improvements in sleep and circadian problems, functional impairment, and psychiatric symptoms for Generation 2 patients. Aim 2 will evaluate whether Adapted TranS-C is superior to Standard TranS-C with respect to Generation 2 providers’ perceptions of fit. Aim 3 will evaluate whether Generation 2 providers’ perceived fit mediates the relation between TranS-C treatment condition and patient outcomes. Exploratory analyses will: (1) evaluate whether the effectiveness of TranS-C for patient outcomes is moderated by generation, (2) compare Adapted and Standard TranS-C on patient perceptions of credibility/improvement and PhenX Toolkit outcomes (e.g., substance use, suicidality); and (3) evaluate other possible moderators.
Discussion
This trial has potential to inform the process of (a) embedding local trainers and supervisors to expand delivery of a promising transdiagnostic treatment for sleep and circadian dysfunction, (b) adding to the growing body of TTT literature by evaluating TTT outcomes with a novel treatment and population, and (c) advancing our understanding of providers’ perceptions of EBPT ‘fit’ across TTT generations.
Trial registration:
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT05805657. Registered on April 10, 2023. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05805657
The Impact of Antecedents of Parent Involvement on Child Academic Achievement with the Mediating Role of Self-Regulated Learning: Using the PLS-SEM Approach
Authors: Bo Ding , Vijayakumar S. , (Retired) Prof. Muhammad Salman Yousaf , A Diana Josephine.
Published: June 2023

The study examines how parental involvement affects a child’s academic progression. There are three ways that parents can show their involvement. Primarily it is home school conferencing, secondly home based involvement and last approach is school-based involvement. It is studied how these variables affect students’ academic achievements. These Datas are collected from Luoyang City, China. A total of 1500 members have participated in this study from 150 schools, of which 80 are public sector schools while the rest are from the private sector. This research is to validate the hypothesis and examine the relationship between the variables using a questionnaire survey approach. Structural equation modelling analyses the relationship between the variables using the partial least squares method (PLS-SEM). It also demonstrates the reflection on the relationship between parental involvement and student academic achievement. It is aided by self-regulated learning and the antecedents of parental involvement are highly related to the kids’ academic achievement. Anecdotal research has been done on this child’s academic achievement, parental involvement, and the mediating role of self-regulated learning using the PLS-SEM approach. The outcome of this study will be very significant and beneficial for the child’s academic achievement.
Aerobic Exercise Supplementation on Medication Improves Depression Scores: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Authors: Huang Yue , Cen Huijie , Hu Xinyi , Ma Chenxi , Yu Bei , Hao Jingxuan , Wang Mengfei , Zhang Jianping
Published: June 2023

Background
Neuroendocrine disruption is an important mechanism in the development of depression and the modulation of neuroendocrine disruption by aerobic exercise suggests a potential antidepressant effect. Therefore, the aim of this study was to quantitatively assess the effect of aerobic exercise on depression on the basis of pharmacological treatment alone.
Methods
We conducted a randomized trial with a meta-analysis of 8 RCT studies to assess the effect of aerobic exercise on depression based on pharmacotherapy.
Results
On the basis of medication, we found a positive overall effect of aerobic exercise supplementation. This effect was seen in both moderate depression (-1.13 [-1.56, -0.71], I2 = 0%, P = 0.803) and major depression (-0.72 [-0.89, -0.55], I2 = 33%, P = 0.144), with a relatively better effect for moderate depression. In addition, a 12-week course of adjunctive aerobic exercise was the most effective in improving depression in the included clinical studies by cumulative meta-analysis.
Conclusion
The meta-analysis provides recommendations for adjunctive aerobic exercise treatment on top of medication alone. The outcome data demonstrate the better efficacy of aerobic exercise as an adjunct to antidepressants versus medication alone. Additional clinical trials are necessary in the future to develop optimal exercise parameters for different populations.
Tooth Profile Construction and Experimental Verification of Non-circular Gear Based on Double Arc Active Design
Authors: Wang Kang , Gao Zhenshan
Published: June 2023

The design of a double arc pitch curve is a new non-circular gear tooth construction method. Compared with the higher-order elliptic method, although the double arc method has the advantage of low manufacturing difficulty, the problem, in the process of designing the double arc pitch curve for solving the number of teeth is non-integer teeth trade-off problem and nonlinear model solving the solution is local convergence, has not been solved. Based on the meshing characteristics of the gear in the limit position of the double arc method and the theory of the surface's relative curvature consistency, the pitch curve's characteristic parameters are selected actively. To avoid the design difficulties y1 and y2 of the numerical solution instability, the most optimal parameter solutions are obtained by evaluating the distribution characteristics of the keys of the nonlinear system of equations. They use orthogonal tests to determine the ideal tooth combinations; tooth profiles of non-circular gears are built based on the constructed tooth rounding handling rules. Trial manufacturing and hydraulic loading tests reveal that the product’s torque at the rated speed is around 2% higher than that of the foreign prototype.
Novel N-Substituted Sophoridine Derivatives: Design, QSAR, Synthesis and Anticancer Activities
Authors: Zhu Lin , Yu Yongle , Shi Yenong , Yang Yuwen , Wang Lisheng , Liu Xu
Published: June 2023

Sophoridine, which is derived from the Leguminous plant Sophora alopecuroides L., has certain pharmacological activity as a new anticancer drug. Herein, a series of novel N-substituted sophoridine derivatives were designed and synthesized. 2D and 3D-QSAR anticancer activity prediction models of the sophoridine derivatives were established to predict the IC50 values of the 28 designed compounds, and the results showed that the introduction of appropriate substituents on the nitrogen atom at the 12-position of sophoridinic acid may enhance their anticancer activities. The structures of 28 novel N-substituted sophoridine derivatives were confirmed by 1H nuclear magnetic resonance, 13C nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry, and their anticancer activities against four human tumor cell lines (A549, CNE-2, HepG-2, and HEC-1-B) were evaluated by MTT assay. In particular, Compound 26 presented the most significant inhibitory activity, with an IC50 of 15.6 μM against HepG-2 cells, indicating that it has potential anticancer activity. Cell cycle analysis with 26 showed that this designed sophoridine derivative could arrest cells in G0/G1 phase. This study provides a new pathway for the structural modification of this class of compounds and the research and development of anticancer drugs.
Carabidenfauna der hochmontanen Lagen des Rothaargebirges: Untersuchungen zur Habitatbindung und Jahresperiodizität
Authors: Hemmer Jörg , Terlutter Heinrich
Published: June 2023

Die Carabidenfauna unterschiedlicher Waldhabitate und eines Kahlschlages im hochmontanen Rothaargebirge wurde mit Bodenfallen untersucht. Die Anpassung der Jahresperiodizität an die besonderen klimatischen Verhältnisse der hochmontanen Habitate wird dargestellt. Die Habitatbindung stenöker Arten und die Habitatausweitung verbreiteter Arten werden diskutiert.
Equisetum pratense Ehrh. (Wiesen-Schachtelhalm) im Rheinland
Authors: Krause Stefan
Published: June 2023

Vorkommen von Equisetum pratense EHRH. (Wiesen-Schachtelhalm). einer nordisch-kontinental verbreiteten Art, wurden im letzten Jahrhundert immer wieder aus dem Rheinland gemeldet, aber in späterer Zeit zunehmend angezweifelt. Aktuelle Florenlisten weisen diese Species als im linksrheinischen Deutschland fehlend auf. Durch die Entdeckung eines zweifelsfrei zu Equisetum pratense gehörenden Beleges im Rheinischen Herbar konnte nachgewiesen werden, daß die Art am äußersten Rand ihres Areals westlich des Rheins im letzten Jahrhundert mindestens einen Wuchsort hatte. Der Fund ist daher aus pflanzengeographischer Sicht besonders interessant. Ob der Wiesen-Schachtelhalm auch heute noch im Rheinland oder der Pfalz wächst, ist trotz neuerer floristischer Kartierungen derzeit nicht bekannt.
Bemerkungen zur Flora von Halden und Zechenbrachen des Aachener Kohlenreviers
Authors: Schmitz Joachim
Published: June 2023

Angeregt durch entsprechende Funde im Ruhrgebiet wurden Halden und Zechenbrachen des Aachener Steinkohlenreviers auf charakteristische und seltene Arten untersucht. U.a. konnten Vorkommen der folgenden Arten festgestellt werden: Aster tripolium (5003/32+4), Chenopodium botrys (5102/21), Juncus ranarius (5003/32), Pastinaca sativa ssp. urens (5102/21), Puccinellia distans (5002/43, 5003/32), Rumex maritimus (5102/22) und Vulpia bromoides (5102/21). Dabei handelt es sich überwiegend um Neufunde. Die Vergesellschaftungen von Vulpia bromoides im Filagini-Vulpietum sowie von Aster tripolium und Puccinellia distans sind durch pflanzensoziologische Aufnahmen belegt.
Wasserpflanzenvegetation von Oerkhaussee, Monbagsee, Klingenberger See und Heinenbuschsee (Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen)
Authors: Schmitz Ulf
Published: June 2023

Die Wasserpflanzenvegetation von vier Baggerseen im Kreis Mettmann (Nordrhein-Westfalen) wurde mit Tauchgängen, vom Boot und vom Ufer aus untersucht. Es konnten 21 aquatische Gefäßmakrophyten und 4 Armleuchteralgenarten festgestellt werden. 12 dieser Arten stehen auf der Roten Liste NRW (Wolff-Strauh et al. 1988), darunter zwei für den Naturraum der Niederrheinischen Bucht als ausgestorben geltende Taxa (Potamogeton nodosus, Raminculus circinatus). Abiotische und biotische Parameter der einzelnen Uferabschnitte wurden notiert und mit den Vorkommen von Wasserpflanzen in Verbindung gesetzt, so daß sich bestimmte Naturschutzmaßnahmen zur Gewässerrenaturierung nach Abgrabungen ableiten ließen. Mit Hilfe des Makrophytenindex nach Melzer et al. (1988) wurden die Trophiegrade der Seen berechnet, die Resultate mit den übrigen Untersuchungsergebnissen verglichen und diese Methode im Hinblick auf ihre Anwendbarkeit für Abgrabungsgewässer in Westdeutschland diskutiert.
Verbreitung der Wespenspinne Argiope bruennichi (Scopoli, 1772) (Arachnida: Araneae) in der Region Trier
Authors: Renker Carsten , Kappes Heike
Published: June 2023

Die Ausbreitung der Wespenspinne (Argiope bruennichi) im Regierungsbezirk Trier wird dargestellt. Mögliche Ausbreitungswege und Gründe für Verbreitungslücken im Untersuchungsgebiet werden diskutiert.
Nordrhein-westfälische Neufunde dreier Blattwespen-Arten (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae)
Authors: Drees Michael
Published: June 2023

Die Blattwespen Periclista albipennis, Eutomostethus punctatus und Dolerus gilvipes werden erstmals aus NRW gemeldet.
Polystichum setiferum, Borstiger Schildfarn, im Rheinland und in benachbarten Gegenden
Authors: Korneck Dieter , Kottke Ulrich
Published: June 2023

Als (sub)ozeanisch verbreitete Art ist Polystichum setiferum an wintermilde Gegenden gebunden und hauptsächlich im nördlichen Mittelmeergebiet sowie im (sub)atlantischen Westeuropa vertreten. Seine Vorkommen im Schwarzwald und im mittelrheinischen Raum markieren die Nordostgrenze seiner Verbreitung. Auf Grund von Herbarauswertungen, Neufunden und weiteren Beobachtungen wird über Vorkommen, Verbreitung und Vergesellschaftung von P. setiferum im Rheinland und in benachbarten Gegenden berichtet. Im Rheinland (Mittelrhein-, Düssel-, Wupper-, Ahr-, Wied-, Lahn-, Mosel- und Saartal) sind 24, in benachbarten Gegenden (Sauertal, Saarland, Pfälzer Wald, Odenwald) acht Vorkommen von P. setiferum bekannt. Die insgesamt 32 Vorkommen (davon drei erloschen oder vernichtet) und ihre Wuchsplätze werden kurz beschrieben. Als azidophile Pflanze wächst P. setiferum auf ± sauren Böden, im Rheinland fast immer auf devonischen Schiefern, in benachbarten Gegenden meist auf Buntsandstein. Besiedelt werden schattige farnreiche Laubmischwälder luftfeuchter Standorte wie schuttreiche Hänge absonniger Lagen und Bachschluchten auf frischen, oft sickerfeuchten und meist skelettreichen Böden. Hier findet sich P. setiferum überwiegend im Aceri platanoidis-Tilietum platyphylli bzw. in verwandten Tilio-Acerion-Gesellschaften, daneben auch in farnreichen Buchenwäldern. Die Bestandesgröße der im Untersuchungsgebiet aktuell bekannten 29 Vorkommen von P. setiferum reicht von einer einzigen Pflanze bis deutlich über 1000 Individuen. Überwiegend handelt es sich um ziemlich kleine, teilweise gefährdete Bestände mit 15 bis 60 Individuen, P. setiferum ist als “besonders geschützte Art“ gesetzlich geschützt.
Bemerkenswerte Flechtenfunde aus Rheinland-Pfalz und Luxemburg
Authors: Killmann Dorothee , Fischer Eberhard
Published: June 2023

Für die folgenden bemerkenswerten Flechtenarten werden neue Fundorte aus Rheinland-Pfalz und dem benachbarten Luxemburg mitgeteilt: Anaptychia ciliaris, Bacidina chloroticula, Calicium adspersum, Calicium glaucellum, Chaenotheca brunneola, Chaenotheca trichialis, Dermatocarpon luridum, Enterographa hutchinsiae, Fellhanera bouteillei, Fellhanera subtilis, Hypogymnia farinacea, Hypotrachyna revoluta, Lecania naegelii, Mycoblastus sanguinarius, Parmelia submontana, Ramalina fastigiata, Ramalina fraxinea, Squamarina cartalaginea  und Stereocaulon vesuvianum.
Alchemilla baltica und A. cymatophylla in der Eifel
Authors: Bomble F. Wolfgang
Published: June 2023

In relativ großer Entfernung zum bisher bekannten Areal in Mitteleuropa konnten zwei nordosteuropäisch verbreitete Alchemilla-Arten in der Eifel neu nachgewiesen werden.
Gambaran Tingkat Stress Orang Tua Siswa Taman Kanak-Kanak Selama Pembelajaran Daring di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Azzahra Aisyah , Suprayogi Muhammad Nanang
Published: June 2023

The purpose of the study was to see an overview of the stress levels of parents of students in Kindergarten during online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. RESEARCH METHODS This research uses a descriptive method with a quantitative approach, using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) measuring instrument. Data processing techniques using SPSS. ANALYSIS, obtained as many as 52 respondents consisting of fathers and mothers of students in kindergarten. With the number of male respondents as many as 19 people and female respondents amounted to 33 people. RESULTS ACHIEVED, from this study, it was found that the stress level of parents in kindergarten was at a moderate-stress level with a percentage of 65.4%. CONCLUSION, the percentage of stress levels obtained shows that the stress level of parents who are female is higher than that of the male gender, which may be due to the culture of society where child care is the responsibility of a mother which results in the mother's stress level while accompanying her child to study. from home during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Correlation of Financial Management Practices and Controlling Mechanisms for Financial Management Challenges and Issues The Case of Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Congregation
Authors: War War , Barlis Maria Joan P.
Published: June 2023

The study analyzed financial management practices and controlling mechanisms for financial management challenges and issues in religious congregations, specifically the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Congregation. The study was based on a questionnaire survey sent to 305 respondents among the religious sisters. Weighted mean and the Spearman rho coefficient values were applied in the statistical processing of the data.  The results showed a significant positive relationship between financial management practices and the controlling mechanisms for financial management challenges and issues, suggesting that a lack of control mechanisms could lead to the possibility of fraud. The study suggests that good financial management practices impact management resources and decision-making. The study highlights the importance of financial management practices for non-profit organizations, as they can be prone to financial challenges and issues due to lack of resources or mismanagement and its effectiveness is crucial for the sustainability, growth, and impact of the organization.
Relationship Among Ethical Leadership, Ethical Climate, and Service-Oriented Organizational Citizenship Behavior in the Hospitality Industry
Authors: Chan Patti Betina E. , Barlis Maria Joan P.
Published: June 2023

Business ethics has been cited as one of the hospitality industry’s most important issues by many practitioners and academics. Yet, further study on business ethics in the industry has been advised. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship among ethical leadership, ethical climate, and service-oriented OCBs. It investigated whether or not ethical leadership and ethical climate has a substantial impact on service-oriented OCBs, in an Asian country such as the Philippines. The current study discovered that ethical leadership is significantly and positively associated with both service-oriented OCBs and ethical climate. There was also a strong positive association between ethical climate and service-oriented OCBs. The present research can help hospitality organizations cultivate ethical leadership, strengthen an ethical climate, and encourage service-oriented OCBs. Based on these analyses, academics and scholards would benefit from having a deeper understanding of the relationship between ethical leadership, ethical climate, and service-oriented OCBs.
Implementation of Augmented Reality Shopping in E-Commerce to Increase Customer's Purchase Intention
Authors: Diana Diana , Angelina Grasiela , Sutandyo Inigo Hersanta , Yuwono Jeremy Michael , Edbert Ivan Sebastian , Aulia Alvina
Published: June 2023

E-commerce has grown immensely in the past few years, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. This condition brings severe conditions. Most traditional business owners must shift and implement e-commerce into their business models. Although e-commerce has many advantages, it also has limitations. The limitation of e-commerce is that it is difficult for customers to visualize the products they will buy in the real world. Most E-commerce applications only allow customers to see images and reviews of the products they want to buy through the screen of their devices. This situation can decrease customer satisfaction if the products they believe do not match the images. This research aims to help solve the limitations of e-commerce applications by implementing Augmented Reality to help customers visualize the products they buy. The researcher developed an Android-based mobile AR application using Unity and the Vuforia engine. After creating our AR application, we surveyed 46 participants to test our AR application. The researcher used Likert Scale with a scale of 4. The result is that almost all participants agreed that AR makes it easier to visualize the product purchased from e-commerce. An average score of 3.6 shows that most participants strongly agree that AR positively influences their decision-making to buy products.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Audio Visual Terhadap Hasil Belajar Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Miftahus Shibyan Semarang
Authors: Yulinar Tri , Shanie Arsan
Published: June 2023

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan media audio visual terhadap hasil belajar siswa Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Miftahus Shibyan Semarang pada mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam. Metode kuasi eksperimen telah dilakukan dengan metode observasi, tes, dan dokumentasi. Hasil observasi sebelum pemberian perlakuan menunjukkan bahwa siswa terlihat pasif, merasa bosan, sulit memahami materi,  mengantuk, tidak semangat, dan kurang aktif di dalam proses pembelajaran. Selain itu, hasil belajar siswa juga tergolong rendah.  Adapun hasil observasi setelah pemberian perlakuan menunjukkan bahwa siswa terlihat aktif, lebih semangat, antusias dalam belajar, termotivasi, dapat memahamkan materi. Selain itu, hasil belajar siswa setelah pemberian perlakuan juga mengalami peningkatan karena nilai rata-rata pre-test pada kelas eksperimen adalah 53,065 dan nilai post-test adalah 85,645. Selain itu, hasil perhitungan koefisien uji regresi linier sederhana diperoleh t_hitung  4,073   t_(tabel )  2,022 dengan nilai sig. 0,000 0,05, artinya terdapat pengaruh variabel X terhadap variiabel Y. Dengan demikian, penggunaan media audio visual terbukti berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dengan kontribusi sebesar 36,4%, dan sisanya dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain.AbstractThis study aims to determine the effect of the use of audio-visual media on the learning outcomes of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Miftahus Shibyan Semarang students in Natural Science subjects. Quasi-experimental methods have been carried out with observation, test, and documentation methods. The results of observations before giving treatment showed that students looked passive, bored, difficult to understand the material, sleepy, not enthusiastic, and less active in the learning process. In addition, student learning outcomes are also relatively low.  The results of observations after giving treatment showed that students looked active, more enthusiastic, enthusiastic in learning, motivated, and able to understand the material. In addition, student learning outcomes after treatment also increased because the average pre-test score in the experimental class was 53,065, and the post-test score was 85,645. In addition, the simple linear regression test coefficient calculation results were obtained t_hitung 4.073 t_(table) 2.022 with sig values. 0.000 0.05, meaning that variable X influences variability Y. Thus, the use of audio-visual media is proven to affect the learning outcomes of Natural Sciences with a contribution of 36.4%, and the rest is influenced by other variables.
Managing Solid Waste In School Environment Through Composting Approach
Authors: Mpuangnan Kofi Nkonkonya , Mhlongo Hlengiwe Romualda , Govender Samantha
Published: June 2023

This study aimed at improving solid waste disposal in schools by using the composting approach. The theory that underpinned this study was Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R) theory, while the necessary data were gathered by using a synthesis and integration approach. The following three research questions were framed to guide the conduct of the study: How important is solid waste management in schools? What pedagogical techniques are most effective for promoting environmental sustainability by teaching composting in schools? What are the challenges involved in the composting process at school?  The synthesis and integration approach assisted in integrating concepts from different sources and synthesizing those concepts to create a comprehensive and cogent argument in accordance with emerging themes. It was discovered that solid waste management in schools was particularly crucial since schools produced a lot of rubbish and that waste may affect the environment negatively. Composting is essential to improve school solid waste because it enhances soil health, decreases waste, and encourages sustainable agricultural methods. Three pedagogical techniques that could be utilized to facilitate the teaching and learning of composting in schools have evolved based on the theoretical framework and the literature provided. Project-based learning (PBL), hands-on learning, and inquiry-based learning were some of the new pedagogical strategies. However, some of the challenges with the composting process were identified as follows: difficulty in regulating the moisture level of the compost, keeping the proper balance of carbon and nitrogen in the compost pile, and inability to educate students and staff about the composting process.
A ATIVIDADE DE FOMENTO ADMINISTRATIVO NO BRASIL NO CONTEXTO DO DIREITO ADMINISTRATIVO SOCIAL
Authors: Busato Teixeira Albano , Müller Bitencourt Caroline
Published: June 2023

O presente artigo propõe demonstrar a necessidade de compreensão do fomento pela lente do Direito Administrativo social e do interesse público ao desenvolvimento. Expõe-se, em um primeiro momento, uma contextualização dogmática do fomento, trazendo conceitos dessa atividade e a distinguindo das outras formas de atuação da Administração Pública, tais como o poder de polícia e o serviço público. Posteriormente é abordada a ideia do princípio da subsidiariedade como ideia autorizadora da intervenção do Estado na economia por meio da atividade administrativa de fomento. Por fim, em contraponto ao princípio da subsidiariedade, a atividade administrativa de fomento é abordada pela perspectiva do Direito Administrativo social, o qual é pautado por uma ideia que possibilita a intervenção do Estado na economia para a efetivação de interesses públicos. Assim, confirma-se a hipótese de que a leitura da atividade administrativa de fomento pela lente do princípio da subsidiariedade não coaduna com os ideais previstos na Constituição Federal, devendo realizar a sua interpretação diante do Direito Administrativo social que permite a intervenção do Estado na economia para a efetivação de interesses públicos. O método utilizado é o hipotético-dedutivo e no desenvolvimento o procedimento bibliográfico.
O DIREITO FUNDAMENTAL DE ACESSO ÀS INOVAÇÕES TECNOLÓGICAS E A OMISSÃO DO ESTADO BRASILEIRO NA ADOÇÃO DE POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS PARA SUA PROTEÇÃO
Authors: Lôbo Edilene , Ribeiro Mól Ana Lúcia
Published: June 2023

A sociedade da informação pressupõe o uso e aplicação da tecnologia em toda e qualquer atividade humana, das mais simples às mais complexas. Os avanços ocorridos no espaço cibernético são inevitáveis e sua incursão nas esferas social, econômica e cultural acontece a passos largos. Como decorrência dessa conjuntura, a tecnologia está em tudo e em todo lugar, de modo que o acesso às inovações tecnológicas emerge como um direito fundamental de necessária observância. Nesse contexto, o objetivo do presente estudo é analisar se o Brasil tem adotado medidas necessárias à implementação desse novo direito, examinando possível previsão e execução de políticas públicas no campo. A partir de uma análise dogmático-jurídica e da aplicação do método dedutivo, concluiu- se que o Estado e a sociedade têm se mostrado omissos no cumprimento desse dever, contribuindo, de forma inconteste, para o aprofundamento das desigualdades sociais, com graves prejuízos à concretização da cidadania e de outros tantos direitos fundamentais em plena era digital.
Interdisciplinary Cources in Economics University
Authors: Popova N. V.
Published: June 2023

The article deals with substantiation of efficiency of interdisciplinary approach in developing competences in the field of using mathematic methods in economics for graduates of economics universities. The necessity to form such competences arose due to increasing requirements on the part of employers to mathematic training of economists. The research is really acute as shaping skills for using mathematic methods in students’ economic investigations at economics universities is impeded. Key reasons for that include insufficient motivation in a certain part of future economists to study higher mathematics, a limited number of class hours for mathematic subjects, difficult interaction of mathematic and specialty chairs. The author analyzes available in literature examples of using interdisciplinary approach for working-out courses dealing with application of mathematic methods and results of delivering the subject ‘Mathematic Methods of Finance Analysis’ elaborated at the chair of higher mathematics in the Russian Plekhanov University of Economics. To elaborate the subject interdisciplinary approach was used. Interdisciplinary economic and mathematic courses based on fundamental sections of higher mathematics foster understanding of the role of higher mathematics by future economists, help shape necessary competences for graduates of economics universities in the field of using mathematic methods in economics, which can improve the quality of economists’ training and their competitiveness.
Representation of Dewi Sri in Balinese farming ceremonies
Authors: Suparwa I Nyoman , Candrawati Ni Luh Komang , Sari Ni Made Dian Paramitha , Putra Anak Agung Putu
Published: June 2023

This research applies a multimodal study to discover how Balinese people represent Dewi Sri as the goddess of rice and fertility through language and visuals in Balinese farming ceremonies. Therefore, this research analyzed the ideational function of the language and the representational meaning of visuals. This research is a qualitative study. The results show that language and visual elements work together to reveal and explain the representation of Dewi Sri in the ceremonies. The language elements show material processes as the dominant process and further, explain the form of Dewi Sri in ceremonial activities. The visual elements show symbolic suggestive representation processes as the dominant processes and identify the representative value of Dewi Sri. Furthermore, this research also discusses why the Balinese people honor Dewi Sri.
Danh nhân Phan Châu Trinh trong chương trình môn lịch sử ở trường phổ thông Việt Nam hiện nay
Authors: Đặng Hoàng Sang
Published: June 2023

Phan Châu Trinh (1872 - 1926) là một nhà yêu nước lớn không chỉ được biết đến với vai trò là nhà văn, nhà thơ, mà còn là một chí sĩ yêu nước tiêu biểu trong lịch sử cận đại Việt Nam vào đầu thế kỷ XX. Chính vì vậy, đây là một nhân vật lịch sử quan trọng cần được tạo biểu tượng sâu sắc về những dấu ấn trong cuộc đời và sự nghiệp cứu nước, để giáo dục tấm gương sáng chói của nhà cách mạng họ Phan cho thế hệ trẻ học tập và noi theo. Tuy nhiên, trong sách giáo khoa môn Lịch sử hiện hành vẫn còn phổ biến những đánh giá chưa thật sự khách quan, công bằng về vị trí của Phan Châu Trinh trong lịch sử, tác động đến nhận thức chưa toàn diện của giáo viên và học sinh. Theo hướng tiếp cận giáo dục lịch sử, bài viết góp phần đánh giá khách quan hơn về danh nhân Phan Châu Trinh theo tiến trình lịch sử dân tộc, nhằm giúp học sinh nhận thức đầy đủ giá trị tư tưởng của một nhà yêu nước vĩ đại qua các tiết học môn Lịch sử ở trường phổ thông hiện nay.
Hoạt động khuyến học của làng xã Việt thế kỷ XVII - XVIII qua tư liệu hương ước chữ Hán
Authors: Đỗ Thị Hà Thơ
Published: June 2023

Việc giáo dục trong xã hội phong kiến truyền thống Việt Nam kết hợp hai hình thức: Giáo dục dân gian và giáo dục nhà nước. Thực tế khảo sát tư liệu hương ước chữ Hán thế kỷ XVII - XVIII của Việt Nam cho thấy, nền giáo dục rất được chú trọng ở cấp làng xã. Làng xã dành nhiều ưu ái và tạo mọi điều kiện để tất cả con em trong làng có thể học hành và đạt thành tựu. Người đỗ đạt không những được dân làng dựng bia vinh danh thiết trí ở nơi văn chỉ mà còn được coi là nguồn nguyên khí làm rạng danh cho cả dòng họ và quê hương. Kết quả nghiên cứu của bài viết cung cấp một cách nhìn toàn diện về hoạt động khuyến học của làng xã Việt Nam vào giai đoạn đầy biến cố trong lịch sử nước nhà, đã đào tạo nên những bậc túc Nho lưu danh cùng sử sách. Những hoạt động khuyến học này giúp người đương đại có cơ sở để “nghiệm cổ suy kim” về vị trí, vai trò của làng xã đối với công cuộc “thụ nhân” thời đại 4.0.
Điều kiện đặt chỉnh cho bài toán tối ưu tập thông qua mối quan hệ thứ tự giữa các tập
Authors: Phạm Trần Anh Thư , Lâm Thị Vân Khánh , Phạm Thị Yến Nhi
Published: June 2023

Các bài toán tối ưu được xét với hàm mục tiêu có giá trị tập hợp dựa trên mối quan hệ giữa các tập được cho trong không gian sắp thứ tự theo nón. Trước hết, dãy nghiệm xấp xỉ được đề xuất cho bài toán đang xét và giới thiệu các khái niệm đặt chỉnh tương ứng với dãy nghiệm xấp xỉ vừa được đề xuất. Bằng cách sử dụng các tính chất liên tục và tính chất lồi suy rộng của các hàm và tập, các điều kiện đủ cho các dạng đặt chỉnh đang được xem xét đã được chứng minh. Các ví dụ minh họa cho khả năng áp dụng và tính cốt yếu của các giả thiết cũng được đưa ra trong bài báo này.
Dạy học đọc hiểu văn bản đa phương thức cho học sinh lớp 10
Authors: Châu Kim Vàng
Published: June 2023

Chương trình giáo dục phổ thông môn Ngữ văn 2018 đã đưa văn bản đa phương thức vào nội dung dạy học bao gồm cả dạy tiếp nhận và tạo lập văn bản. Dạy học đọc hiểu văn bản đa phương thức sẽ góp phần hình thành và phát triển năng lực giao tiếp của học sinh. Trong chương trình này, yêu cầu cần đạt về viết, nói văn bản đa phương thức chỉ xuất hiện ở một số lớp, giới hạn ở loại văn bản thông tin và nghị luận. Trong bài viết này, một số biện pháp dạy học đọc hiểu văn bản đa phương thức cho học sinh lớp 10 sẽ được trình bày. Phương pháp phân tích, tổng hợp lí thuyết và phương pháp thực nghiệm sư phạm được sử dụng để giải quyết vấn đề đặt ra. Kết quả thực nghiệm cho phép đi đến kết luận rằng việc vận dụng các biện pháp dạy học đọc hiểu văn bản đa phương thức đã được đề xuất là có tính khả thi.