bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acoustic Characteristics of Jute and Coir Non-woven Fabric
Authors:   Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Design, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India, Singh Sukhvir , Kapoor Rishi Raj ,   School of Design, Mody University of Science and Technology, Rajasthan, India
Published: June 2023

Effective noise reduction is essential because it can influence the health and well-being of living organisms significantly, both physically and psychologically. This necessitates the use of appropriate absorbing materials to minimize the negative impact of noise. In recent years, there has been growing interest in using jute, coir and natural fibre-based acoustic materials in architectural and interior applications due to their exceptional acoustic properties, eco-friendliness, cost-effectiveness and widespread availability. The study focuses on analysing the effects of some scrutinised testing parameters of jute, coir and jute-coir blended non-woven fabric samples on noise reduction coefficient through observing sound absorption coefficient. The sound absorption coefficient was measured using the impedance tube method as per the ASTM E-1050 standard. The mean value of the sound absorption coefficient observed at frequencies 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2500 Hz was used to calculate the noise reduction coefficient. A three-factor & three-level Box–Behnken experimental design was used for designing research and non-woven jute, coir and jute coir blended fabric sample planning. The experimental work showed that with an increase in non-woven jute fabric sample thickness from 15 mm to 45 mm, blending jute 50 % with coir 50% and non-woven fabric samples tested by creating air gaps (15 mm to 30 mm) resulted in higher sound absorption coefficient and improved noise reduction coefficient. The experimental findings and statistical analysis revealed that blending jute with coir and increasing the thickness of non-woven fabric led to a significant improvement in the acoustic performance of the tested samples. However, increasing the air gap resulted in only a marginal improvement in acoustic performance.
УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНОГО СЕРЕДОВИЩА В СФЕРІ РОЗВИТКУ ЖИТЛОВОГО ФОНДУ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: ЄПІФАНОВА Ірина
Published: June 2023

У статті привернуто увагу до проблематики державної політики забезпечення розвитку житлового фонду в Україні. Метою дослідження визначено розробку рекомендацій щодо державної політики покращення інвестиційного середовища в сфері розвитку житлового фонду країни. Охарактеризовано проблемні аспекти, а також перешкоди збільшення інвестиційної активності у сфері будівництва житла. Визначено чинники та умови покращення інвестиційного середовища у секторі житлового будівництва України. Окреслено напрями, а також комплекс заходів, які слід реалізувати для покращення інвестиційного середовища в сфері розвитку житлового фонду в Україні. Констатовано, що головними напрямами державної інвестиційної політики повинні стати податкове стимулювання інвестицій, застосування прискореної амортизації, створення стабільних умов для іноземних інвесторів, підтримання інноваційної діяльності та заохочення науково-технічного прогресу в системі будівельного комплексу країни та житлового будівництва зокрема.
Immobilienwirtschaft aktuell 2023
Authors:   CUREM: Center for Urban & Real Estate Management - Zürich
Published: June 2023

Dieser Band enthält zehn aktuelle Beiträge zur Schweizer Immobilienwirtschaft. Die Arbeiten bieten raschen und einfachen Zugriff auf aktuelle Erkenntnisse aus den Themengebieten "Immobilieninvestment", "Immobilien Portfolio- und Assetmanagement" sowie "Projektentwicklung". Die Publikation Immobilienwirtschaft aktuell erscheint jährlich und wird vom Center for Urban & Real Estate Management (CUREM) herausgegeben. Sie enthält die Zusammenfassungen der besten Abschlussarbeiten des Masters of Advanced Studies in Real Estate. Ziel ist die Förderung der akademischen und zugleich praxisnahen Diskussion immobilienrelevanter Themen in der Schweiz. Die vollständigen Abschlussarbeiten stehen auf www.curem.uzh.ch zum kostenlosen Download zur Verfügung. CUREM ist Teil der Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät an der Universität Zürich und widmet sich der immobilienwirtschaftlichen Forschung und Weiterbildung. Ziel ist die Förderung einer professionellen Immobilienwirtschaft in der Schweiz. Nebst dem RICS akkreditierten, berufsbegleitenden Studiengang zum "Master of Advanced Studies in Real Estate" und dem "Certificate of Advanced Studies in Urban Management" führt CUREM verschiedene Kompaktkurse, Expertenworkshops und Fachveranstaltungen durch.
Correlation between lipid-lowering therapy and cerebral microbleeds
Authors: Hong Miao-Ping , Chen Wei-Fen , Wu Jie-Hao , Kang Tai-Shan , He Shun-Po , Yang Qing-Wei
Published: June 2023

OBJECTIVE:

To investigate if there is a correlation between lipid-lowering treatment with statins and the occurrence, number, and location of cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) among patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease (ICVD), and also to compare treatment with atorvastatin and rosuvastatin in terms of the occurrence of CMBs and their differences.

METHODS:

In this retrospective study, we included patients who were diagnosed with ICVD and underwent susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI) in a grade A tertiary hospital from October 1, 2014 to October 1, 2022. We collected information on previous statin use, past medical history, clinical test indicators, and imaging data.

RESULTS:

We found that out of 522 patients, 310 patients (59.4%) had no CMB and 212 patients (40.6%) had CMBs. There was no statistically significant correlation between prior statin use, the occurrence, and number of CMBs in patients diagnosed with ICVD ( P < 0.05). As for the location of CMB, there was a statistically significant correlation between prior statin use and lobar CMBs ( P < 0.048). However, there was no statistically significant correlation between the use of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin and the occurrence of CMBs ( P > 0.05).

CONCLUSION:

There was no independent correlation between previous statin use, and the occurrence, and number of CMBs in patients with ICVD. As for CMBs in different locations, there was a correlation between previous use of statin and lobar CMBs. There was no significant difference between atorvastatin and rosuvastatin in the occurrence of CMBs in patients with ICVD.
The Environmental Fund Management Model in Indonesia: Some Lessons in Legal Regulation and Practice
Authors: Abubakar Lastuti , Handayani Tri
Published: June 2023

Environmental Fund Management (EFM) is a government effort to optimize EEI (Environmental Economic Instruments), to preserve the functions of the ecosystem. Based on regulation, EFM is entrusted to the Indonesian Environmental Fund (BPDLH) through channeling, fund fertilization, and distribution. BPDLH is appointed a trustee to manage the environmental fund, especially the trust/conservation assistance finance. The existence of trustee agreements often requires follow-up from a legal aspect. This is because Indonesia’s legal system does not recognize the trust law essentially acknowledging the dual ownership of an asset/property. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the use of the trust model in environmental fund management from a legal perspective. It also aims to evaluate the reasons Indonesian law needs to propose a trust policy as the basis for any activity adapting to conservation assistance, including EFM. This study was carried out by using a normative and qualitative juridical analysis. The results showed that the model used in EFM was a legal adaptation of the trust law and was adjusted to the Indonesian constitutional system not recognizing dual ownership. This trust model emphasized an agreement as a legal basis and limited the trustee’s authority in managing funds, leading to suboptimal environmental finance management, especially in nurturing money. Meanwhile, the environmental fund managed by BPDLH was relatively small compared to the needs. This proved that the trust model was represented by individuals/institutions as beneficiaries, based on an agreement with the trustee. From this context, the presence of Indonesian Trust law was capable of ending the legal vacuum in the constitutional system of the country. By specifically regulating the principles of trust and incorporating the dual ownership concept into the proposed law, the goal of fund management was achieved, including environmental finance. The management goal also maximized the benefits for the beneficiaries, namely the environment
Hippocampal Volume and Episodic Associative Memory Identify Memory Risk in Subjective Cognitive Decline Individuals in the CIMA-Q Cohort, Regardless of Cognitive Reserve Level and APOE4 Status
Authors: Caillaud Marie ,   the Consortium for the Early Identification of Alzheimer’s Disease-Quebec, Maltezos Samantha , Hudon Carol , Mellah Samira , Belleville Sylvie
Published: June 2023

Background: Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) was proposed to identify older adults who complain about their memory but perform within a normal range on standard neuropsychological tests. Persons with SCD are at increased risk of dementia meaning that some SCD individuals experience subthreshold memory decline due to an underlying progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Objective: Our main goal was to determine whether hippocampal volume and APOE4, which represent typical AD markers, predict inter-individual differences in memory performance among SCD individuals and can be used to identify a meaningful clinical subgroup. Methods: Neuropsychological assessment, structural MRI, and genetic testing for APOE4 were administered to one hundred and twenty-five older adults over the age of 65 from the CIMAQ cohort: 66 SCD, 29 individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and 30 cognitively intact controls (CTRLS). Multiple regression models were first used to identify which factor (hippocampal volume, APOE4 allele, or cognitive reserve) best predicted inter-individual differences in a Face-name association memory task within the SCD group. Results: Hippocampal volume was found to be the only and best predictor of memory performance. We then compared the demographic, clinical and cognitive characteristics of two SCD subgroups, one with small hippocampal volume (SCD/SH) and another with normal hippocampal volume (SCD/NH), with MCI and CTRLS. SCD/SH were comparable to MCI on neuropsychological tasks evaluating memory (i.e., test of delayed word recall), whereas SCD/NH were comparable to CTRLS. Conclusion: Thus, using hippocampal volume allows identification of an SCD subgroup with a cognitive profile consistent with a higher risk of conversion to AD.
Bioinformatics-Based Analysis of Circadian Rhythm Regulation Mechanisms in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Zhang Jie , Gao Shang , Liu Wei
Published: June 2023

Background: There is a close association between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and circadian rhythms, and neuroinflammatory-related pathways are associated with both interactions. Objective: To reveal the relationship between circadian rhythm (CR) and AD at the level of genes, pathways, and molecular functions through bioinformatics. Methods: We analyzed the differential genes between AD and control groups in GSE122063 and found the important gene modules; obtained CR-related genes from GeenCard database; used Venn 2.1 database to obtain the intersection of genes of AD important modules with CR-related genes; and used STRING database and Cytoscape 3.7.1 to construct the gene protein-protein interaction network. The MCODE plugin was used to screen pivotal genes and analyze their differential expression. We trranslated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) to obtain transcriptional regulatory relationships from the TRRUST database and construct a hub gene-transcription factor relationship network. Results: A total of 42 common genes were screened from AD and CR genes, mainly involving signaling pathways such as neuroactive ligand-receptor interactions. A total of 10 pivotal genes were screened from the common genes of CR and AD, which were statistically significant in the comparison of AD and control groups (p < 0.001), and ROC analysis showed that all these pivotal genes had good diagnostic significance. A total of 36 TFs of pivotal genes were obtained. Conclusion: We identified AD- and CR-related signaling pathways and 10 hub genes and found strong associations between these related genes and biological processes such as inflammation.
Occipital Amyloid Deposition Is Associated with Rapid Cognitive Decline in the Alzheimer’s Disease Continuum
Authors: Jeong Seong Ho , Cha Jungho , Jung Jin Ho , Yun Mijin , Sohn Young H. , Chung Seok Jong , Lee Phil Hyu
Published: June 2023

Background: Clinical significance of additional occipital amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains unclear. Objective: In this study, we investigated the effect of regional Aβ deposition on cognition in patients on the AD continuum, especially in the occipital region. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical record of 208 patients with AD across the cognitive continuum (non-dementia and dementia). Multivariable linear regression analyses were performed to determine the effect of regional Aβ deposition on cognitive function. A linear mixed model was used to assess the effect of regional deposition on longitudinal changes in Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores. Additionally, the patients were dichotomized according to the occipital-to-global Aβ deposition ratio (ratio ≤1, Aβ-OCC– group; ratio >1, Aβ-OCC+ group), and the same statistical analyses were applied for between-group comparisons. Results: Regional Aβ burden itself was not associated with baseline cognitive function. In terms of Aβ-OCC group effect, the Aβ-OCC+ group exhibited a poorer cognitive performance on language function compared to the Aβ-OCC– group. High Aβ retention in each region was associated with a rapid decline in MMSE scores, only in the dementia subgroup. Additionally, Aβ-OCC+ individuals exhibited a faster annual decline in MMSE scores than Aβ-OCC– individuals in the non-dementia subgroup (β= –0.77, standard error [SE] = 0.31, p = 0.013). Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that additional occipital Aβ deposition was associated with poor baseline language function and rapid cognitive deterioration in patients on the AD continuum.
Diagnostic Performance of an Eye-Tracking Assisted Visual Inference Language Test in the Assessment of Cognitive Decline due to Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Belan Ariella Fornachari Ribeiro , Pais Marcos Vasconcelos , Camargo Marina von Zuben de Arruda , Sant’Ana Livea Carla Fidalgo Garcêz , Radanovic Marcia , Forlenza Orestes Vicente
Published: June 2023

Background: The assessment of language changes associated with visual search impairment can be an important diagnostic tool in the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) continuum. Objective: Investigate the performance of an eye-tracking assisted visual inference language task in differentiating subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or AD dementia from cognitively unimpaired older adults (controls). Methods: We assessed a group of 95 older adults (49 MCI, 18 mild dementia due to AD, and 28 controls). The subjects performed the same task under multiple experimental conditions which generate correlated responses that need to be taken into account. Thus, we performed a non-parametric repeated measures ANOVA model for verbal answers, and a linear mixed model (LMM) or its generalized version for the analysis of eye tracking variables. Results: Significant differences were found in verbal answers across all diagnostic groups independently of type of inference, i.e., logic or pragmatic. Also, eye-tracking parameters were able to discriminate AD from MCI and controls. AD patients did more visits to challenge stimulus (Control-AD, –0.622, SE = 0.190, p = 0.004; MCI-AD, –0.514, SE = 0.173, p = 0.011), more visits to the correct response stimulus (Control-AD, –1.363, SE = 0.383, p = 0.002; MCI-AD, –0.946, SE = 0.349, p = 0.022), more fixations on distractors (Control-AD, –4.580, SE = 1.172, p = 0.001; MCI-AD, –2.940, SE = 1.070, p = 0.020), and a longer time to first fixation on the correct response stimulus (Control-AD, –0.622, SE = 0.190, p = 0.004; MCI-AD, –0.514, SE = 0.173, p = 0.011). Conclusion: The analysis of oculomotor behavior along with language assessment protocols may increase the sensitivity for detection of subtle deficits in the MCI-AD continuum, representing an important diagnostic tool.
Effectiveness of a short-term soy nutrition education intervention on nutrition knowledge and self-efficacy scores of rural elderly Zambian women
Authors: Mukherjee Upasana , Dawson John A. , Chalwe Joseph Musonda , Oldewage-Theron Wilna
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND:

Women are at most risk for chronic diseases which can be prevented by healthy dietary choices. Evidence exists that nutrition education interventions (NEIs) are effective in educating community-dwelling women to modify their behavior for better health outcomes.

OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of this study were to implement a need-based, tailored NEI and evaluate its effectiveness in improving nutrition and soy knowledge and self-efficacy of participants in the intervention group compared to a control group.

METHODS:

A quasi-experimental pre-post-study design was used in a convenience sample of 149 women from the copper belt region of Zambia. The health belief model (HBM) informed the NEI, which consisted of six lessons, three cooking demonstrations, and an illustrative recipe book. Nutrition and soy knowledge scores and self-efficacy scores were evaluated using validated and reliable questionnaires. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS software, version 26, and mean change scores in knowledge and self-efficacy were compared between the intervention and control groups.

RESULTS:

The average improvement in the scores for total nutrition knowledge and all six sub-sections of knowledge was significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group. The mean total self-efficacy score for the intervention group improved significantly ( p = 5.7767e-20) from a pre-intervention score of 29.9±7.4 to 57.3±7.0 after the implementation of the NEI. No significant improvement ( p = 0.904) in the control group was observed.

CONCLUSIONS:

A short-term, multi-component NEI was effective in improving the nutrition and soy knowledge and soy cooking self-efficacy of the participants in the intervention group.
Phytochemical Analysis of Dried Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder
Authors:   Senior Research fellow, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, India., Pathak Sakshi , Jain Bharti ,   Professor and Head, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, India
Published: June 2023

Moringa oleifera is a bio-diversified plant found in many countries of the world specifically tropical and subtropical areas. The leaves of M. oleifera are enormous source of various nutrients and bioactive compounds. These bioactive compounds are secondary metabolites called phytochemicals. The presence of phytochemicals in M. oleifera leaves contributes to its medicinal and therapeutic properties. The present study was carried out with the objective to analyse the content of certain phytochemicals i.e. total phenol content, flavonoids, tanins, saponins, and alkaloids in dried M. oleifera leaves. The analysis was done on the extract of four different dried M. oleifera leaf samples using appropriate methods. It was found that the average content of various phytochemicals in per 100 gm of all four samples was 4.70±0.64 mg of total phenol, 0.58±0.15 mg of flavonoids, 25.27±1.68 mg of alkaloids, 16.02±3.18 mg of saponins and 4.55±0.41 mg of tanins. The highest content was of alkaloids. The presence of these phytochemicals in dried M. oleifera leaves indicates that dried leaf powder of M. oleifera can be used for various pharmacological and medicinal purposes.
Correlation Between Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities of Different Leaf Extracts of Entada rheedii
Authors:   Department of Botany and Biotechnology, KVM College of Arts and Science, Kokkothamangalam, Cherthala, Alappuzha, Kerala, India., R. Nair Lekshmy , Balasubrahmanian M. ,   Department of Biotechnology, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women (Autonomous) Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: June 2023

The main aim of this study was to determine Total Phenolic Content, Total Flavonoid Content, terpenoid content, steroid content and analyze the antioxidant activity of different leaf extracts of Entada rheedii. Correlation between antioxidant activities and total phenolic content, total flavonoids content, terpenoid content and steroid content were also analyzed. The total phenolic content in E. rheedii hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol, and aqueous leaf extracts were found to be 10.16 mg GAE/g, 24.73 mg GAE/g, 26.11 mg GAE/g, and 24.85 mg GAE/g sample dry weight respectively. The Total flavonoid content of E. rheedii hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol, and aqueous leaf extracts was found to be 8.433 mg QE/g, 8.730 mg QE/g, 8.607 mg QE/g, and 8.545 mg QE/g respectively. Hexane extract showed the highest steroid content at 32.75 g/mL, followed by ethyl acetate extract at 31.37 g/mL. The methanol extract and aqueous extract had the lowest steroid content at 22.2 g/mL and 21.21 g/mL, respectively. Terpenoid content was the highest in hexane extract with 62 mg/100 mg of dry extract, followed by the ethyl acetate extract with 45 mg/100 mg dry extract. The total content of terpenoids in the methanol extract was 25 mg/100 mg dry extract and the total content of terpenoids was lowest in the aqueous extract with 18 mg/100 mg dry extract. In 1-1-diphenyl- 2-picryl hydrazine Free Radical Scavenging (DPPH) Assay, the methanol extract displayed the highest antioxidant activity with an IC50 value of 173.581 μg/mL while the hexane extract showed the lowest activity; with IC50 value of 389.13 μg/mL. Reducing power assay was evaluated and aqueous extract was shown to possess the highest reducing power. Evaluation of total antioxidant capacity by phosphomolybdenum assay indicated that methanol extract had the highest antioxidant capacity. Significant correlations were also found between Total Phenol Content, Total flavonoid Content, and antioxidant activities of different leaf extracts of Entada rheedii.
Analysis and Characterization of Phytochemical Compounds Present in Methanolic Extract of Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser Bark
Authors:   Research scholar, University Department of Botany, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India., Shikha Swati , Kumar Anil ,   Associate Professor, University Department of Botany, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Published: June 2023

Plants have been used as medicines throughout history due to the presence of therapeutic and healing properties. These medicinal properties of plants lies in phytochemicals present in them. Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser is commonly found ethnomedicinal tree in India and is well known for its therapeutic properties. The present study reports the phytochemical investigation of bark of Neolamarckia cadamba. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is used for the identification and analysis of phytochemicals compounds. Twenty-three major phytochemical compounds were identified in methanolic extract of bark of Neolamarckia cadamba. Some of those were Tetradecanoic acid, n-Hexadecanoic acid, gamma-Sitosterol, Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl) ethyl ester, Octadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester, Oleic Acid, 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (Z,Z)- and 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural while others were present in comparatively small amount. Identified phytochemicals reported to have numerous pharmacological activities like antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancerous, antioxidant, anti-hepatotoxic and anti-parasitic. These biological activities show and acknowledge Neolamarckia cadamba as a medicinally important tree.
Semi-automatic Vegetable Transplanters: A Review
Authors:   Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India., M. Nage Sandip , Mathur S. M. ,   Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India., Meena S. S. ,   Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India., Singh Virendra ,   Department of Horticulture, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India., Joshi Sunil ,   Department of Electronics, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India., Kumar C Naveen ,   Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India.
Published: June 2023

The objective of this study was to review the research and development in semi-automatic vegetable transplanters. Discuss the various semi-automatic vegetable transplanters on the basis of metering mechanism, power source, plant spacing, number of rows, field capacity, field efficiency, etc. On the basis of review, it is observed that the transplanting rate, field capacity and field efficiency is better than handheld and traditional method of vegetable transplanting. It maintains the row to row and plant to plant distance and planting depth which helps in after transplanting mechanical practices on the farm. It is effective to increase the production as well as quality of the produce. Also, it saves a lot of time and money.
Terrestrial Orchid Diversity in Sagara Taluk of Shimogga District Central Western Ghats Region of Karnataka
Authors:   Department of Applied Botany Kuvempu University, Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta, Shimogga, Karnataka, India., Mahabaleshwar Hegde Soumya , Krishnaswamy K ,   Department of Botany, Sahyadri Science College, Shimogga, Karnataka, India.
Published: June 2023

The current article evaluates the study of terrestrial orchids in Sagara taluk of Shimogga district, reports total 26 terrestrial orchid species in Sagara taluk region Shimogga district Karnataka from the period of January 2019-January 2022 and provides information on their distribution, phenology aspects and biological status in the district. Extensive field surveys were carried out periodically in different part of the taluk particularly in grasslands and hilly region to study the diversity and phenological character of the plant. It was noticed that, when compared to other species, the Habenaria species is richly distributed in Sagara taluk regions. During field visits also noticed some anthropogenic activities highly effects on the diversity of the terrestrial orchids. The further study has to be carried out to get more information related to diversity and current status of terrestrial orchid species in Sagara taluk region of Shimogga district Karnataka.
Changes in Floral Diversity due to Livelihood Pressures in the Eco-sensitive Zone of Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary in Ri Bhoi District of Meghalaya
Authors:   Department of Environment & Traditional Ecosystems, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India., James Singh Thoudam , Das Gupta Subhasish ,   Department of Environment & Traditional Ecosystems, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
Published: June 2023

The challenges in the management of diverse flora impacted by anthropogenic factors in areas governed by different land tenure systems are enormous notwithstanding lying in a classified biodiversity hot spot region in Meghalaya in North- east India. The attributes of the plant population in protected areas like Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary (NWLS), Nongkhyllem Forest (NRF), and District Council governed Eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) were studied using Important Value Index (IVI), Shannon’s and Weiner Diversity Index and Sorenson’s similarity index. Shorea robusta C.F.Gaertn., Tectona grandis Linn. L.f., Schima wallichii (D.C.) Korth, had the highest IVI value of 64, 56, 42, etc. respectively, while the diversity index showed maximum values of 0.78 in recorded forest area and minimum of 0.60 under district council area. Similarity index ranged between 16.67 % and 39.22 %. The species richness and diversity in the recorded forest area was higher compared to the forest under the district council. In addition, tree girth and density of other species were determined. The study revealed that the cultivation of betel nut (Areca catechu L.), betel leaf (Piper betle L.), broom (Thysanolaena maxima Kuntze) and banana (Musa spp.) though for livelihood and income generation contributed to vegetation alteration in the district council forest area. Strict enforcement of ESZ laws & creating alternative livelihood opportunities can help minimize biodiversity loss.
اسهامات بعض أدوات تحسين الجودة في دعم تطبيق مواصفة نظام الإدارة البيئية دراسة ميدانية في مديرية بلدية الموصل
Authors: الجليلي الاء حسيب , الجريسي عمر غانم طه
Published: June 2023

تهدف الدراسة إلى التعرف على مدى توافر متطلبات نظام الإدارة البيئي                      (ISO14001:2015 )وباستخدام بعض من أدوات قياس الجودة التي تم تحديدها باختيار مخطط السبب والنتيجة ،ومخطط المدرج التكراري، وتم تطبيقها في مديرية بلدية الموصل في محافظة نينوى ، إذ تبلورت مشكلة الدراسة حول عدم امتلاك مديرية بلدية الموصل  للمواصفة الدولية المعنية بنظام الإدارة البيئية (ISO14001:2015)، وتمثلت المشكلة بمجموعة من التساؤلات أهمها ما أدوات قياس الجودة الأكثر ملاءمة في تنفيذ المواصفة الدولي(ISO14001:2015)مديرية بلدية الموصل ؟ وتوصلت الدراسة إلى وجود فجوة بين الواقع ومتطلبات المواصفة في مديرية بلدية الموصل ،إذ بلغت نسبتها (63.1%) مما يعني أن الممارسات الادارية لا تتوافق مع نظام الإدارة البيئية وفق المتطلبات الدولية، ومن أبرز الاستنتاجات التي توصلت إليها الدراسة وجود إجراءات عمل بحسب المواصفة (ISO14001:2015)، لكنها مقتضبة ولا تغطي الواقع الفعلي لمديرية بلدية الموصل من الناحية التشغيلية والبيئية، وكذلك وجود ادلة  وتعليمات عمل استرشاديه لكنها غير مفعلة ولا يعمل بمقتضاها. ويظهر ذلك من خلال الفجوات التي تم الحصول عليها من نتائج تحليل أدوات الجودة التي تمثلت، بمخطط السبب والنتيجة، والمدرج التكراري، التي استخدمت في هذه الدراسة . ويظهر ذلك من خلال الفجوات التي تم الحصول عليها من نتائج تحليل أدوات الجودة التي تمثلت، بمخطط السبب والنتيجة، والمدرج التكراري، التي استخدمت في هذه الدراسة . ومن أبرز المقترحات التي قدمها الباحيثين في الدراسة، هو ضرورة اهتمام مديرية بلدية الموصل  بمتطلبات وأدوات قياس الجودة فيما يتعلق بنظامها ، فضلاً عن الزام المديرين في المستويات الإدارية العليا في مديرية بلدية الموصل دعم نظام الإدارة البيئية .
HAVA KARGO SERVİS VE HİZMETLERİNİN FİRMALARIN GENEL VE PAZARLAMA PERFORMANSI ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ
Authors: NALÇACIGİL Emre
Published: June 2023

Hava kargo hizmetleri, uluslararası ticaret sisteminde üreticiler ve müşteriler için etkili ve önemli bir çözüm ortağı durumundadır. Ayrıca ülkelerin ekonomik gelişmelerinde de hava kargo endüstrisi, diğer endüstriler üzerinde de doğrudan, dolaylı, tetikleyici ve katalitik etkiler göstermektedir. Hava kargo servis ve hizmetlerinin beklenen çıktıları ortaya koyabilmesi, gelişmesi ve ekonomik değerini sürdürülebilmesi için bu kanalların firmalar tarafından kullanılabilir olması ve talep görmesi gerekmektedir. Dolayısıyla hava kargo endüstrisi ile firmaların performansları arasında hem talep hem de arz yönlü sembiyotik bir ilişki vardır. Literatürde hava kargo endüstrisini konu alan çok sayıda ampirik ve kuramsal çalışmaların olduğu ancak spesifik olarak firma bazında yaklaşan az sayıda çalışma bulunduğu görülmüştür. Bu kapsamda hava kargo servis ve hizmetlerinin firma performansı üzerindeki etkisi ve rolünü ortaya koyabilmek amacıyla hazırlanan bu araştırmada Konya ilinde faaliyet gösteren ve hava kargo hizmetlerini düzenli olarak kullanan 30 firma ile Kasım 2021 döneminde görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda hava kargo hizmetleri kullanımının katılımcı firmaların genel performansı, pazarlama performansı, lojistik yetkinlik değeri, operasyon yönetimi stratejisi ve algılanan memnuniyeti üzerinde olumlu etkileri ve rolünün olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
KUZEY KIBRIS HUKUKUNDA AVUKATLIK ÜCRETİNE İLİŞKİN ÖZEL MESELELER
Authors: BEYDOLA Aysun
Published: June 2023

Kuzey Kıbrıs hukukunda avukatlık ücretinin tespiti, özel meselelerin varlığı halinde uyuşmazlık konusu haline gelmeye başlamıştır. İlgili bu meselelerden bazıları çalışmamızda tespit edilmiş ve bu hallerin varlığı halinde avukatlık ücretinin nasıl belirleneceği mahkeme kararları ile desteklenerek ortaya konulmuştur. Son olarak çalışmada tespit edilen meselelere ilişkin eleştiriler ve olması gereken hukuk açısından önerilere yer verilmiştir. Makale Kuzey Kıbrıs hukukunda avukatlık ücretine ilişkin özel meseleler hususunda ilk çalışmadır.
Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence on Academic Performance of Married Female Students
Authors: Parveen Kausar , Hashmi Syeda Saba , Jan Maryam
Published: June 2023

Intimate partner violence (IPV) happens to both genders. However, women experience harsher consequences and are more often to be victims of more extreme types of IPV because women have traditionally been viewed as men's property. Effects of IPV also include academic underachievement because physical and mental health problems caused by IPV affect academic performance. Gender differences exist in the occurrence of IPV. Therefore, this qualitative exploratory case study research has been conducted through in-depth interviews from a feminist perspective to determine how IPV has been influencing the academic performance of married female students. In this study universe of the researchers is Karachi. Researchers used Purposive sampling with a sample size of 10 married female students. Data is analyzed through the thematic analysis method. It is found that significant correlations were observed between IPV and the academic performance of married female students; It has impacted the GPA and completion of the degree. Due to IPV, married female students are experiencing impaired cognition and academic challenges. It decreased academic motivation, college/ university attachment, and attendance of married female students. IPV severely impacted the academic performance of married female students.
Marketing Challenges and Trends Influencing Wine Producers and Consumers
Authors: Bousquet Julien
Published: June 2023

The global wine market is constantly evolving, and wine producers need to adapt to climate change and, in some cases, to new marketing trends to remain competitive and sustain their business. The main aim of this article is to highlight, conceptually, the main marketing issues and trends that can affect both consumers and wine producers. To meet this objective, we have adopted a conceptual approach. We draw on a recent literature review, our understanding of the wine industry and a few statistics and professional articles, to describe how these marketing trends influence consumer choices and, in some cases, the marketing strategies of wineries. This article therefore provides a more general and synthetic view of some of the marketing issues and trends that can impact both producers and consumers in the wine industry. We'll be focusing on six trends: wine in boxes and bags, e-commerce, digital marketing, immersive experiences, natural and organic wine, and transparent labeling. More specifically, we'll look at the impact these can have on both wine consumers and producers, mostly treated independently in academic research. Although our article is conceptual, it offers an integrative and complementary perspective on certain marketing issues and trends.
A Comprehensive Review on Nanophytomedicines and their Applications
Authors: Bhardwaj Snigdha
Published: June 2023

Among natural sources we mainly consider the plant-based phytochemicals. Phytochemicals or the secondary metabolites are the extract obtained from the herbal plants which may serve as a great venture for their utilization as nanomedicine. Drugs or compounds converted to nano range shows unique characteristics which lengthen circulation, ameliorate localization, improve drug efficiency, etc. Nanomedicine is the type of formulation which uses the nanotechnology to deliver the drug in the form of nanoparticles incorporated within the nanocarriers. Nanocarriers intensify solubility and stability of phytochemicals, prolong their half-life in blood and achieve sitetargeting delivery. The development of phyto-based nano formulations has been explored to have potential applications in managing life-threatening diseases. The present review highlights the compilation on the potential of phyto nanotherapeutics over the conventional treatments against various serious leading disorders.
Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci. 22(1): 115-124, 2023 (June)
Mother, Warrior, and Prophet: The Myth of Kim Jong Suk in DPRK Cinema
Authors: Husarski Roman
Published: June 2023

In the late 1970s, North Korean propaganda began to increasingly idolize various members of the Kim Il Sung family. Among the hagiographies of the so-called bloodline of Mt. Paektu is that of Kim Jong Suk (1917–1949), the first wife of Kim Il Sung and the mother of Kim Jong Il. Although her cult has attracted the attention of many scholars, this is the first study on the representation of Kim Jong Suk on the screen. The article provides an analysis of five movies dedicated to her, created between 1979 and 1985. All were written by Paek In-jun, the most important screenwriter in Kim Jong Il’s film production unit. The image of Kim Jong Suk in cinema is highly idealized and she is ascribed attributes that exceed typical human capacities; however, cinematic representations of her are careful not to suggest any that might be interpreted as supernatural. Kim Jong Suk is a master in both the male and female spheres. She is a compassionate mother, healer, and nurturer, and at other times as ruthless, merciless warrior. The Mother-Warrior figure she represents refers to paradigms popular in the Communist sphere, and Kim Jong Suk’s selflessness is characteristic of the so-called hidden heroes of North Korean cinema. The
uniqueness of Kim Jong Suk lies in her close relation with Kim Il Sung, not as a wife but as his most faithful follower. It makes her a convincing messenger of his messianic role.
The Insertion of Semioccluded Vocal Tract Exercises in the Teaching and Practice of Vocal Technique - A systematic review and Case Study among Vocal Technique Teachers Residing in Brazil and Portugal
Authors: Carlos Gorges Jean
Published: June 2023

The literature related to the physiology of the singing voice has gained more and more space within the teaching and practice of singing both in relation to understanding of concepts related to this practice regarding the use of specific vocal exercises, among them, semioccluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTE).
Giving Red Ginger Water and Green Coconut Water to Reduce Menstrual Pain in Adolescent Girls
Authors: Astria Mega , Yenny Aulya  , Anni Suciawati
Published: June 2023

Dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that is felt before or during menstruation and is usually cramping. In Indonesia, the incidence of dysmenorrhea is around 55% and in West Java it is 54.9%. Nonpharmacological pain management can be done by giving red ginger and green coconut water. Quasi-experiment research design with two group pretest-posttes research design. Aiming to determine the effect of giving red ginger water and young coconut water on reducing menstrual pain in adolescent girls Data were analyzed using paired and independent tests. There is an effect of giving red ginger water and green coconut water on reducing menstrual pain in adolescent girls with a P value of 0.00 (<0.05).There is a significant difference between the effect of red ginger water and green coconut water on reducing pain from a p value of 0.02 <? (0.05). Red ginger water and green coconut water have an effect on reducing menstrual pain in adolescent girls.
SCREENING CEMARAN MIKROBIOLOGI DAN FISIK AIR SUMUR BOR DI KOTA MATARAM
Authors: Aini Aini , Ika Nurfajri Mentari  , Nur Waliyul Hidayati
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh  dasar untuk screening air sumur bor di Kota Mataram pada kualitas Mikrobiologi dan Fisika yang dikaitkan dengan aliran air disekitar sumur. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah 1) Untuk screening cemaran mikrobiologi  dan fisik pada air sumur bor di Kota Mataram. Metode penelitian adalah metode Deskriptif Kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional. Penentuan sampel secara teknik purposive sampling. Analisa data menggunakan data Primer yang diperoleh berdasarkan uji Laboratorium. Hasil positif pada uji pendugaan menyatakan bahwa isolat bakteri termasuk ke dalam kelompok bakteri coliform fecal. Hasil positif pada uji Konfirmasi menyatakan bahwa isolat bakteri merupakan jenis Eschericia coli yang ditandai dengan pertumbuhan koloni bakteri berwarna hijau metalik pada media Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB). Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa air sumur bor terkontaminasi oleh bakteri coliform dengan tingkat cemaran mikrobiologis Coliform pada Air Sumur Bor yaitu 9200 per 100 mL dan tingkat cemaran mikrobiologis Fecal Coliform 4,5 per 100mL, bahwa kualitas air tidak memenuhi persyaratan karena tingkat cemarannya tinggi pada sumber air dengan nilai >10 per 100mL sedangkan pada parameter Fiska terdapat suhu melebihi batas maksimum standar baku mutu air terdapat pada sampel kode A5 dengan nilai 32,4.
IMPLEMENTASI PERILAKU HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT (PHBS) SEBAGAI SENJATA UTAMA PENCEGAHAN PENULARAN COVID-19 DI SEKOLAH
Authors: Kurniawan Edy , Sri Idawati  , Helmina Andriani
Published: June 2023

Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah Memberikan pemahaman kepada seluruh siswa tentang PHBS di sekolah untuk mencegah penularan covid-19. PHBS pencegahan penularan covid-19 meliputi pola konsumsi makanan bergizi, rutinitas olah raga, menjaga higienitas tubuh terutama tangan, hindari menyentuh wajah, selalu menggunakan masker, istirahat yang cukup, etika batuk dan bersin yang benar, menjaga kebersihan lingkungan, serta menghindari berkerumun dan menjaga jarak aman. Manfaat diselenggarakannya kegiatan ini untuk meningkatkan dan memantapkan pemahaman siswa/masyarakat sekolah tentang perilaku hidup bersih dapat mencegah serta menurunkan angka penularan covid-19 di masa pandemi.  Kegiatan edukasi ini merupakan suatu upaya untuk menangani permasalahan kesehatan yang sering terjadi di lingkungan sekolah dengan target sasaran adalah guru dan siswa. Langkah-langkah pelaksanaan kegiatan adalah melakukan pertemuan dengan kepala sekolah dan perwakilan guru SMKN 1 Kediri Lombok Barat guna pengurusan perizinan melakukan kegiatan edukasi dan mendiskusikan masalah teknis pelaksanaan. Dari hasil diskusi didapatkan kesepakatan kegiatan edukasi dilaksanakan pada hari sabtu, 29 januari 2022 pukul 09.00 s/d selesai dengan target siswa kelas XII sebanyak 30 orang dengan tema Implementasi perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat sebagai senjata utama pencegahan penularan covid-19 di Sekolah. Kegiatan edukasi dan diskusi berjalan dengan lancar dimana para siswa sangat antusias dalam memperhatikan materi yang disampaikan terutama terkait pengetahuan tentang covid-19 dan pencegahannya, ada beberapa siswa yang antusias mempraktekkan cara mencuci tangan yang benar sesuai standar higienitas.
SOSIALISASI VAKSIN COVID–19 ANAK USIA 6-11 TAHUN di SDN INPRES 2 DESA DENA, KAB. BIMA, NUSA TENGGARA BARAT
Authors: Bustanul Atfal , Idham Halid
Published: June 2023

Dalam upaya mengembalikan kondisi dunia sebagaimana sebelum pandemic COVID-19, telah diusung program vaksinasi oleh pemerintah di seluruh dunia, termasuk Indonesia. Salah satu langkah yang dilakukan pemerntah Indonesia untuk mencapai derajat kesehatan yang optimal adalah dengan di lakukannya sejak tanggal 13 januari 2021 vaksinasi COVID-19 mulai di lakukan di Indonesia, pada awal kegiatan vaksinasi, vaksin diperuntukkan bagi pejabat public dan tenaga kesehatan, secara bertahap diberlakukan dan diwajibkan bagi setiap lapisan masyarakat dari usia lanjut, dewasa dan tahapan akhir untuk anak anak usia 6-11 tahun. Pemerintah Indonesia menargetkan vaksinasi COVID-19 untuk anak usia 6 sampai 11 tahun akan dimulai selasa 14 Desember 2021. Akan tetapi, kesadaran masyarakat di desa akan kesehatan dan vaksinasi COVID-19 untuk anak usia 6 sampai 11 tahun masih sangat rendah. Untuk itu tujuan pengabdian terkait pentingnya vaksinasi COVID-19 pada anak usia 6-11 tahun, diharapkan dapat menjadi upaya dalam menyadarkan masyarakat akan pentingnya melakukan vaksinasi COVID-19 pada anak usia 6-11 tahun pengetahuan bagaimana cara merealisasikannya sehingga bisa terwujud masyarakat yang peduli sehat. Lokasi kegiatan pengabdian ini berada di SDN Inpres Dena, Kecamatan Madapangga, Kabupaten Bima. Kegiatan sosialisasi tentang pentingnya vaksinasi COVID-19 pada anak usia 6-11 tahun telah dilaksanakan dengan metode ceramah, diskusi dan tanya jawab. Secara umum, kegiatan pengabdian ini berjalan dengan lancar. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, kesimpulan yang dapat ditarik adalah bahwa peserta kegiatan pengabdian mengetahui bahwa pentingnya vaksinasi COVID-19 pada anak usia 6-11 tahun sangat penting bagi keseatan lingkungan keluarga, masyarakat dansekolah, salah satunya yaitu masyarakat sudah mengerti tentang apa itu vaksin COVID-19 pada anak usia6-11 tahun, tujuan vaksinasi COVID_19 pada anak usia 6-11 tahun, manfaat vaksinasi COVID-19 pada anak usia 6-11 tahun terlebih dalam menghadapi pandemi Covid-19.
SOSIALISASI PENGGUNAAN ANTIBIOTIK YANG BIJAK UNTUK MENCEGAH RESISTENSI OBAT DI DESA BAGIK POLAK, NUSA TENGGARA BARAT
Authors: Hijriani Baiq Isti Hijriani
Published: June 2023

Obat merupakan suatu senyawa yang digunakan untuk mencegah serta mengobati suatu penyakit, salah satunya yaitu antibiotik yang digunakan untuk pengobatan infeksi oleh bakteri. Pengobatan dengan antibiotik yang dipercaya mampu memusnahkan bakteri penyebab infeksi ternyata menimbulkan permasalahan baru, yaitu munculnya bakteri multiresisten. Meningkatnya masalah resistensi antibiotik ini disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor, salah satunya yaitu tingginya penggunaan antibiotik yang tidak tepat pada masyarakat disebabkan karena kurangnya pengetahuan tentang antibiotik. Untuk itu tujuan pengabdian terkait sosialisasi penggunaan antibiotik yang bijak untuk mencegah resistensi obat, diharapkan dapat menjadi upaya dalam menyadarkan masyarakat agar lebih bijak dan rasional dalam menggunakan antibiotik sehingga dapat menurunkan tingkat masalah resistensi antibiotik guna mewujudkan masyarakat yang sehat. Lokasi kegiatan pengabdian ini berada di Desa Bagik Polak, Kecamatan Labuapi, Kabupaten Lombok Barat. Kegiatan sosialisasi tentang sosialisasi penggunaan antibiotik yang bijak kepada masyarakat telah dilaksanakan dengan metode ceramah, diskusi dan tanya jawab. Secara umum, kegiatan pengabdian ini berjalan dengan lancar. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, kesimpulan yang dapat ditarik adalah bahwa peserta kegiatan pengabdian mengetahui penggunaan antibiotik secara bijak, rasional, dan tepat untuk mencegah terjadinya resistensi bakteri sehingga penyakit infeksi dapat disembuhkan.