bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ECONOMETRIC MODEL OF SPATIAL AUTOCORRELATION
Authors:   Chechen state pedagogical university, Hadisov Magomed-Ramzan Buvaysarovich , Nasukhanova Nadezhda Vladimirovna ,   Grozny state petroleum technical university name after M.D. Millionshchikova
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes panel data using statistical indicators for the period 2014-2022 for 85 subjects of the Russian Federation, and a spatial autocorrelation table is constructed. The authors aim their research to analyze and build a spatial model of endogenous growth, characterized by an assessment of the impact of research and development costs and the number of researchers under the age of 39, their flows, on GRP per capita. To build a spatial model, linearization was carried out by logarithm of the studied indicators, as well as statistical software packages (MS Excel, Gretl, STATA) were used to analyze and plot scattering graphs. When evaluating the adequacy of the model using the Broich-Pagan, Hausman tests and the Akaike and Schwartz information criteria, a spatial model with fixed effects, rather than random ones, was chosen. The author identified spatial heterogeneity across the entire data set using global and local Moran indices. The calculated Moran Index for the period from 2014 to 2022 shows that positive spatial autocorrelation (Z>0), respectively, rejects the null hypothesis, that is, there are spatial patterns. Direct, indirect and general spatial effects are also interpreted, as well as geographical maps based on endogenous and exogenous parameters are constructed. However, it should be noted that direct and indirect side effects have a positive impact, emphasizing the complexity of the role and impact of total costs on the implementation of scientific and innovation policy of the state, their redirection, and in increasing the effectiveness of the current economic situation in the subjects of the Russian Federation.
SOME FEATURES OF THE GEOSTRATEGIC INTERESTS OF JAPAN'S ECONOMIC POLICY IN CENTRAL ASIA AT THE BEGINNING OF THE XXI CENTURY
Authors:   Peoples' friendship university of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba, Baranov Egor Sergeevich
Published: October 2024

The article presents the features of Japan's economic policy in the five Central Asian republics in 2000-2024 on the basis of materials from authoritative sources in Russian, English and Japanese. On the basis of authoritative sources, the specifics of the geostrategic importance of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan for Japan in a developing multipolar world and Tokyo's vital need for stable partnerships in order to increase its influence are reflected. The main specific trends of economic relations between Japan and Central Asia are revealed. The period 2000-2024 of the study is a logical period of time defining Tokyo's policy in the five republics, as a successor to the previous 1993-1999. This shows the predictability and logic of building schemes for stable economic relations of Tokyo in the region. The specific trends of Japan's policy changes in Central Asia are revealed, taking into account the competitive advantages of the great powers in the region. Seoul's strategies have been taken into account, which are similar to Tokyo's course in the five republics. The main regions in Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have been identified, where Japanese companies conduct main and contract economic activities at the beginning of the XX1 century, taking into account the dynamics of the previous period 1993-1999. The forecast of the prospects for the development of the dialogue between Japan and Central Asian countries in the 2030s is given.
Melestarikan Permainan Tradisional Engklek Kepada Generasi Z
Authors: Rahman Fadhillah Irsyad , Adjie Fathurrazzaq , Lumiu Immanuel , Siahaya Shintya Bellia , Dewi R. Retna Kinanti , Gemael Qorry Armen
Published: October 2024

Seiring perkembangan zaman, kemajuan teknologi dan informasi memberi dampak yang luar biasa bagi kehidupan manusia. Mulai dari aspek ekonomi, pendidikan, budaya hidup, dan lain sebagainya, termasuk juga dalam segi hiburan. Indonesia terkenal dengan berbagai macam kebudayaan dan sejarahnya. Namun seiring perkembangan zaman, banyak generasi muda dan anak anak sudah mulai meninggalkan budaya yang menurut mereka kuno dan beralih ke budaya modern. Hiburan adalah aspek yang paling menonjol dalam perkembangan teknologi ini. Anak anak zaman sekarang lebih cenderung terpacu menjadi dengan gamers online dari pada mengenenal warisan tradisionalnya sendiri. Hal ini dapat menimbulkan rasa asing di generasi penerus, padahal itu adalah kekayaan warisan mereka sendiri yang sudah ada sebelum mereka lahir. Salah satu solusi yang bisa ditawarkan adalah dengan sosialisasi permainan olahraga tradisional. Tujuan sosialisasi ini untuk memberikan edukasi dan memperkenalkan kembali macam macam olahraga tradisional yang sudah mulai ditinggalkan seiring dengan perkembangan zaman yang semakin canggih sehingga berakibat pada memudarnya rasa memiliki suatu peninggalan yang bersejarah bagi para generasi masa kini. Kegiatan ini akan di sosialisasikan kepada anak anak akademi basket Pelita Jaya Karawang. Metode sosialisasi yang digunakan adalah metode sosialisasi formal. Jenis olahraga tradisional yang akan di sosialisasi kan adalah engklek
 
Abstract : Along with the times, advances in technology and information have had a tremendous impact on human life. Starting from the economic aspect, education, culture of life, and so on, including also in terms of entertainment. Indonesia is famous for its various cultures and history. However, along with the development of the times, many young people and children have begun to leave the culture they think is ancient and switch to modern culture. Entertainment is the most prominent aspect in the development of this technology. Today's children are more likely to be stoked with online gamers than to get to know their own traditional heritage. This can create a feeling of alienation in the next generation, even though it is their own inherited wealth that existed before they were born. One solution that can be offered is the socialization of traditional sports games. The purpose of this socialization is to provide education and reintroduce various types of traditional sports which have begun to be abandoned along with increasingly sophisticated developments, resulting in a waning sense of belonging to a historic heritage for today's generations. This activity will be socialized to the children of the Pelita Jaya Karawang basketball academy. The socialization method used is the formal socialization method. The type of traditional sport that will be socialized is the engklek sport.
Penyuluhan Kesehatan Cegah Obesitas dengan Pola Makan dan Gaya Hidup Sehat
Authors: Badriyah Lulu’ul
Published: October 2024

Obesitas menjadi tantangan besar masalah kesehatan masyarakat global yang terkait dengan peningkatan risiko penyaki. Provinsi DKI Jakarta menempati urutan kedua provinsi dengan 29,8% penduduk usia ≥18 tahun yang mengalami obesitas. Maka dari itu, perlunya edukasi tentang pencegahan obesitas dengan gaya hidup dan pola makan sehat. Secara garis besar kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat meliputi kegiatan penyuluhan dan pemeriksaan status gizi dan kesehatan.  Adapun materi yang disampaikan dalam penyuluhan meliputi pengertian obesitas, pengukuran obesitas, klasifikasi obesitas, jenis obesitas, dan cara pencegahan obesitas dengan hidup sehat. Hasil pemeriksaan status gizi menunjukkan sebagian besar peserta mengalami obesitas dan obesitas sentral. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di RW 04 Kelurahan Lenteng Agung Jakarta Selatan pada Kamis, 9 Maret 2023 dari jam 09.00-12.00 WIB. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 24 orang
Sosialisasi Aturan Pertandingan Cabang Olahraga Bulutangkis Pada Mahasiswa Ilmu Keolahragaan Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Authors: Ramadhani Fatiha , Salomo Irwan , Rendi Rendi , Nugroho Setio , Dewi R. Retna Kinanti
Published: October 2024

Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi efektivitas sosialisasi aturan pertandingan cabang olahraga bulutangkis kepada mahasiswa Ilmu Keolahragaan Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang. sosialisasi aturan pertandingan cabang olahraga bulutangkis dilakukan melalui serangkaian kegiatan interaktif yang melibatkan mahasiswa Ilmu Keolahragaan Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang. Tahapan kegiatan meliputi penyampaian teori aturan pertandingan bulutangkis, demonstrasi lapangan yang melibatkan praktik langsung, serta simulasi pertandingan. Temuan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat mengungkapkan bahwa meskipun terdapat upaya sosialisasi aturan pertandingan, masih terdapat kendala dalam pemahaman dan penerapan aturan tersebut. Faktor-faktor seperti kurangnya pengetahuan mendalam tentang aturan, kurangnya praktik langsung dalam situasi pertandingan, dan kurangnya sumber daya untuk sosialisasi yang efektif menjadi penyebab utama ketidakmampuan mahasiswa dalam menerapkan aturan dengan benar. Implikasi dari Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah perlunya upaya yang lebih intensif dan terstruktur dalam sosialisasi aturan pertandingan kepada mahasiswa, melalui pendekatan yang interaktif dan partisipatif, serta peningkatan aksesibilitas terhadap sumber daya yang mendukung pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang aturan tersebut. Hal ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pemahaman dan kepatuhan terhadap aturan pertandingan bulutangkis di kalangan mahasiswa Ilmu Keolahragaan, serta mendukung pengembangan olahraga bulutangkis secara keseluruhan di lingkungan kampus
Kuliah Kerja Nyata Mahasiswa Peduli Stunting Melalui Upaya Pencegahan Dan Penanganan
Authors: Apriningrum Nelly , Andriani Eka , Sopiah Oon
Published: October 2024

Kompleksnya permasalahan stunting yang menjadi penyebab rendahnya kualitas SDM, menuntut seluruh komponen bangsa mempunyai tanggung jawab terhadap pembangunan kesehatan, baik sebagai anggota masyarakat, pemerintah, swasta, organisasi kemasyarakatan, maupun profesi. Melalui peran dan kontribusi mahasiswa KKN diharapkan dapat memaksimalkan edukasi kepada masyarakat sebagai bentuk pengalaman nyata mahasiswa dalam mengimplementasikan ilmunya. Tahap perencanaan untuk mengidentifikasi permasalahan, prioritas masalah desa mitra serta bersama dengan masyarakat mengidentifkasi solusi yang tepat. Sosialisasi dilaksanakan pada tanggal 19 Januari 2024 meliputi penyampaian materi tentang pentingnya peran tenaga kesehatan dalam penanganan stunting serta pemanfaatan sarana fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan. Materi kedua tentang pentingnya gizi bayi balita dalam upaya pencegahan dan penanganan stunting. Materi diberikan menggunakan powerpoint dan video yang ditayangkan melalui infocus. Setiap materi dibuka sesi tanya jawab dan diskusi. Antusiasme sasaran dalam sesi tanya jawab dan diskusi menggambarkan potensi masyarakat untuk mendukung program pemerintah dalam upaya menurunkan angka kejadian stunting
Pelaksanaan Kegiatan Pengelolaan Posyandu Melati II Bersama Kader Posyandu Di Desa Rengasdengklok Utara Kecamatan Rengasdengklok Kabupaten Karawang
Authors: Setiawati Riska , Wariah Uway , Yanti Irma
Published: October 2024

Posyandu merupakan salah satu bentuk Upaya Kesehatan Bersumber Daya Masyarakat (UKBM) yang dikelola dan  diselenggarakan dari, oleh, untuk, dan bersama masyarakat dalam penyelenggaraan pembangunan kesehatan, guna memberdayakan masyarakat dan memberikan kemudahan kepada masyarakat dalam memperoleh pelayanan kesehatan dasar untuk mempercepat penurunan angka kematian ibu, bayi, dan balita. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan peran serta dalam mensukseskankegiatan yang berdaya masyarakat tersebut dan dapat menambah wawasan pengetahuan untuk selalu memberikan kontribusi kepada masyarakat. Peran kader dalam penyelenggaraan posyandu sangat besar karena selain sebagai pemberi informasi kesehatan kepada masyarakat untuk datang ke posyandu dan melaksanakan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat. Ibu hamil yang hadir pada saat kegiatan Posyandu adalah 11 orang dan bayi balita sejumlah 84 orang. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini sangat memberikan dampak yang positif dan kegiatan lima meja dapat terlaksana dengan baik serta kader yang berperan aktif sangat antusias dalam membantu pelayanan tenaga kesehatan.
Literasi Ekologi: Pemanfaatan Pandan Duri di Pesisir Pantai Minajaya Bersama Kelompok Sadar Wisata
Authors: Nurhayati Nurhayati , Nasiah Siti , Fadillah Rizki , Sofyan Agus , Chandra Dimas , Yansyah Dodi , Agustian Edwin , Aprilian Ferdi Nur Okta , Purnama Ilham Satria , Jelita Jelita , Tanjung Ramdan , Pamungkas Ricky Agus Rianto , Sesilawati Sesilawati , Hidayatullah Taufik , Azzahra Tia
Published: October 2024

Pantai Minajaya sebagai tempat banyak orang berkunjung dan menikmati suasana alam sekitar dengan keindahan alam yang dimiliki berupa banyaknya tumbuhan seperti pohon Ketapang, Pandan Duri, dan Kelapa sehinnga suasana menjadi sejuk. Pandan Duri dapat menjadi jalan alternatif untuk menjaga kelestarian lingkungan pantai dengan manfaat yang dimilikinya. Salah satu manfaat yang diberikan adalah dapat mencegahnya abrasi, menyerap suhu panas yang dihasilkan oleh penguapan air laut.  Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan mengumpulkan data melalui wawancara, observasi, mengamati, dan menyimpulkan. Dengan banyaknya masyarakat yang kurang peduli dan adanya kerusakan akan kelestarian pantai menjadikan salah satu faktor untuk melakukan kegaitan ekologi pantai yang dilaksanakan bersama dengan Kelompok Sadar Wisata (POKDARWIS) Desa Buniwangi sebagai Fasilitator dalam melaksanakan kegiatan edukasi terhadap masyarakat sekitar. Siswa-siswi Sekolah Dasar dan Para Dinas Lembaga Parawisata dilibatkan sebagai objek yang dapat memotivasi masyarakat sekitar untuk lebih peduli terhadap kelestarian pesisir pantai.
 
Minajaya Beach is a popular destination where many people visit to enjoy the natural surroundings, enhanced by the beauty of various plants such as Ketapang trees, Pandan Duri (Pandanus Tectorius), and Coconut trees, which create a cool and refreshing atmosphere. Pandan Duri can serve as an alternative means to preserve the coastal environment due to its benefits, such as preventing erosion and absorbing the heat generated by seawater evaporation. This study employs a descriptive method by collecting data through interviews, observations, and analysis. The lack of awareness among the community and the existing damage to the coastal environment are factors that motivate the implementation of coastal ecology activities. These activities are carried out in collaboration with the Tourism Awareness Group (POKDARWIS) of Buniwangi Village, serving as facilitators in educating the local community. Elementary school students and members of the Tourism Agency are involved as key participants to inspire greater community awareness about the importance of coastal conservation.
Latihan Dasar Kepemimpinan Dalam Membangun Sikap Sportifitas Siswa MTs Negeri 2 Kota Bekasi
Authors: Nurlela Reni , Mashuri Ali , Imroni Imroni
Published: October 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang berjudul "Latihan Dasar Kepemimpinan Dalam Membangun Sikap Sportifitas Siswa MTs Negeri 2 Kota Bekasi," yang dilaksanakan di Villa Kampung Sawah Bogor. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan kepemimpinan siswa serta membentuk sikap sportifitas melalui serangkaian latihan dan kegiatan luar ruangan. Metode yang digunakan mencakup diskusi, simulasi, dan permainan tim, yang dirancang untuk mendorong partisipasi aktif dan kolaborasi di antara peserta. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam sikap sportifitas dan kemampuan kepemimpinan siswa. Peserta juga melaporkan pengalaman positif yang mendukung pengembangan diri dan kerja sama. Artikel ini merekomendasikan agar program serupa diadakan secara berkala untuk terus membangun karakter siswa di MTs Negeri 2 Kota Bekasi.
Identifikasi Kandungan Bakteri Vibrio cholerae pada Produk Olahan Pepes Ikan Tuna (Thunnus sp.)
Authors: Haetami Kiki , Hanun Inas Maya Tamimah
Published: October 2024

Ikan tuna (Thunnus sp.) menjadi salah satu hasil perikanan yang potensial karena memiliki kandungan protein tinggi. Ikan tuna dapat diolah menjad berbagai macam olahan salah satunya pepes ikan yang merupakan hidangan tradisional Indonesia. Produk olahan hasil perikanan seperti pepes juga dapat mengalami penurunan mutu yang salah satunya dapat disebabkan oleh adanya bakteri, seperti bakteri Vibrio cholerae. Vibrio cholerae merupakan patogen oportunis di lingkungan muara dan laut. Bakteri tersebut dapat ditransfer ke dalam matriks makanan sehingga menyebabkan penyakit jika dikonsumsi oleh manusia. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi kandungan bakteri Vibrio cholerae pada produk olahan pepes ikan tuna. Hasil uji biokimia berdasarkan SNI 01-2332.4-2006 menunjukkan bahwa pada pepes ikan tuna yang berasaldari salah satu UMKM di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta tidak mengandung atau negatif Vibrio cholerae sehingga layak untuk dipasarkan dan dikonsumsi oleh manusia.
Kata Kunci : Hasil Perikanan, Ikan Tuna, Mikrobiologi, Produk Olahan, Vibrio cholerae.
Physical House Condition and Individual Characteristics Influence the Incidence of Leprosy
Authors: Dhea Vara Adellya  , Narwati Narwati , Sri Anggraeni  , Imam Thohari
Published: October 2024

Angka penemuan kasus tahun 2023 di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Singgahan sebesar 6,87 per 100.000 penduduk masih belum memenuhi target CDR <5 per 100.000 penduduk. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kejadian kusta yaitu faktor lingkungan dan karakteristik individu. Menganalisis hubungan kondisi fisik rumah tangga dan karakteristik individu dengan kejadian kusta di Singgahan Kabupaten Tuban tahun 2024. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan Kasus Kontrol. Penelitian ini melibatkan 15 kasus; 15 kontrol. Variabel bebas yang diteliti adalah kondisi fisik rumah tangga dan karakteristik individu; sedangkan variabel terikatnya adalah kejadian kusta; pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan kuesioner dan observasi; analisis data menggunakan uji chi-square. Analisis bivariat menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara kondisi fisik rumah tangga ( p-value = 0,023): kelembaban udara ( p-value = 0,014); luas ventilasi ( p-value = 0,014); dan kepadatan penduduk ( p-value = 0,009). Tidak ditemukan hubungan bermakna antara suhu ( nilai-p = 0,130) dan pencahayaan ( nilai-p = 0,264). Analisis bivariat juga menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara karakteristik individu: jenis kelamin ( nilai-p = 0,023); pekerjaan ( nilai-p = 0,001); tingkat pendidikan ( nilai-p = 0,003); tingkat pengetahuan ( nilai-p = 0,027); dan riwayat kontak ( nilai-p = 0,000). Usia tidak menunjukkan hubungan bermakna ( nilai-p = 0,598). Ada hubungan antara kondisi fisik rumah tangga termasuk kelembaban; area ventilasi; kepadatan penduduk; dan karakteristik individu seperti jenis kelamin; pekerjaan; tingkat pendidikan; tingkat pengetahuan; dan riwayat kontak dengan kejadian kusta. Namun; tidak ada hubungan bermakna antara suhu; pencahayaan; dan usia terkait kejadian kusta. Disarankan untuk meningkatkan ventilasi sehingga suhu; kelembaban; dan pencahayaan terjaga dan untuk mengikuti langkah-langkah pencegahan campak dan partisipasi aktif dalam upaya pencegahan penyakit campak.
Analysis of work life balance, job satisfaction and its effect on the performance of employees of the General Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of the Riau Islands Province
Authors: Ngaliman Ngaliman , Catrayasa I Wayan , Khairil Khairil
Published: October 2024

Purpose: This study analyzes the influence of work-life balance, work environment, and workload on performance through job satisfaction as a mediating variable on employees of the General Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of the Riau Islands Province.
Results: Using primary data from 120 employees, this study found that work-life balance and workload have a significant influence on performance through the results of the path coefficient, meaning that the job satisfaction variable can mediate the influence of endogenous variables of work-life balance and workload on the performance variable. This can be explained by the fact that with the mediation of job satisfaction, when there is an increase in work-life balance and workload, employee performance will increase. The Work Environment does not have a significant influence on performance based on the results of the path coefficient, meaning that the job satisfaction variable cannot mediate the influence of the work environment variable on the performance variable. This can be explained by the fact that with the mediation of job satisfaction, when there is an increase in the work environment, it will not have an impact on increasing employee performance.
Gênero e suicídio: análise entre homens e mulheres de uma enfermaria psiquiátrica no Distrito Federal
Authors: Yamada Natália Yumi , Oliveira Rinaldo Eduardo Machado de , Campos Ioneide de Oliveira
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Analisar o perfil sociodemográfico de homens e mulheres, considerando os métodos e número de tentativas de autoextermínios, sob perspectiva de gênero. Método: Estudo quantitativo, transversal, retrospectivo e descritivo, realizado em enfermaria psiquiátrica de um hospital público universitário no Distrito Federal. A produção de dados foi a partir de 32 prontuários de mulheres e homens, analisados por meio de frequência absoluta e relativa. Resultados: Observou-se maior frequência das internações por mulheres de meia idade, casadas e nível de escolaridade médio. Enquanto, para os homens houve maior frequência de solteiros jovens, nível de escolaridade superior e desempregados. Em ambos os gêneros, a ingestão de medicamentos foi o método principal de tentativa de autoextermínio. Conclusão: As desigualdades sociais e econômicas podem interferir na saúde mental das pessoas e são fatores de risco para a tentativa de autoextermínio. Assim, sugerem-se investimentos em políticas públicas intersetoriais, assim como, tornar as campanhas de prevenção ao suicídio mais robustas, tendo em vista, discussões sobre as relações de gênero.
L’«agnostico» Baretti. Mario Manlio Rossi (1895-1971) e il suo inedito: Anglomania ed «amicizia tradizionale». Saggio sull’atteggiamento italiano verso la Granbretagna nel Settecento e nell’Ottocento (1953-5)
Authors: Bernardini Paolo Luca
Published: October 2024

Around 1953, M. M. Rossi wrote a book on the Italian “anglofilia” in the 18th and 19th centuries. For reasons unknown, the book was never published. Here is a brief account of its contents, with emphasis on the role Rossi assigns to Baretti in the manuscript, which is kept at the Biblioteca Civica Panizzi in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Possibly, Rossi derived the idea of writing this monograph from A. Passerin d’Entrèves, who, in 1953, spoke at the BBC about the supposed “anglofobia” spreading in Italy at the time, sparking a vivid debate both in Italy and the UK that lasted until 1955 at least.
John Florio e Giuseppe Baretti tra nostalgia e lessicografia
Authors: Orsi Laura
Published: October 2024

My article is a comparative analysis of John Florio and Giuseppe (‘Joseph’) Baretti centred on the themes of exile and lexicography. The founder of Italian-English lexicography with his Worlde of Wordes (1598) and Queen Anna’s New World of Words (1611), respectively 46,000 and 74,000 Italian words copiously translated into English, John Florio was also the author of two epoch-making translations: Montaigne’s Essais (1603) and Boccaccio’s Decameron (1620). Furthermore, his two handbooks for the learning of Italian and English, Firste Fruites (1578) and Second Frutes (1591), offer an interesting ‘picture of England’ on the threshold of Shakespeare’s time, providing fascinating vantage points into Shakespeare’s own multi-language world. An expatriate and a friend of Samuel Johnson’s, Baretti was the reviver of Italian and English lexicography in the mid-18th century. His Dictionary was published at the right time and in the right place (London), when Italy was opening its doors to the Grand Tour travelers and English – an unappealing language on the international stage in Florio’s time, or so it seemed – was by then becoming the world’s language. Both for Florio and Baretti lexicography seems to have been the response to, if not an actual therapy against fruitless pride, nostalgia, and loss of identity.
Laryngotracheal Foreign Body Spontaneously Expelled in Children: An Unusual Observation
Authors: A Tsierie-Tsoba , GC Ngouoni , HB Otouana Dzon , GW Ondzotto , W Okemba Itoua Ibata , J Kambourou , G Niengo Outsouka , FA Itiéré-Odzili , G Ondzotto
Published: October 2024

Laryngotracheal foreign bodies are a life-threatening emergency. The diagnosis is suspected by the onset of laryngeal dysphonia and confirmed by cervico-thoracic radiography. Suspension laryngoscopy under general anaesthetic enables the foreign body to be located and extracted. However, spontaneous expulsion of a laryngotracheal foreign body, considered an unusual situation, may be observed during coughing fits or vomiting. In this case report, we describe a laryngeal foreign body that was expelled spontaneously on the 11th day of hospitalisation at Brazzaville University Hospital.
Type, Complications and Treatment of Abortion in a Tertiary Hospital
Authors: Akhter Dr Nasima
Published: October 2024

Background: Abortion remains a critical public health issue, particularly in low-resource settings like Bangladesh, where access to safe abortion services is often restricted. This study aimed to analyze the types of abortions, treatment methods, and post-abortion complications in a tertiary hospital in Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to December 2017, including 100 cases of abortion at a 250-bed district hospital in Joypurhat, Bangladesh. Data were collected from patient records, focusing on demographic characteristics, type and nature of abortion, treatment methods, and complications. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis. Results: The majority of patients (42%) were aged 26–30 years, and 58% were primigravida. Most abortions (75%) occurred before 13 weeks of gestation, with incomplete abortions accounting for 86% of cases. Spontaneous abortions constituted 86%, and D&C was the primary treatment method in 83% of cases. Post-abortion complications were infrequent, with incomplete D&C (8%), shock (6%), and septicemia (3%) being the most common. Conclusion: Incomplete abortions and spontaneous abortions are the most common types observed, with D&C being the predominant treatment method. Although complications were low, the findings underscore the need for better access to safe abortion methods, including medical abortion, and the reduction of unsafe practices through improved healthcare education and policy reform.
Stand Dynamics of Non-Wood Forest Product Species in the Kuinima Classified Forest (KCF) in the Houet Province (Burkina Faso)
Authors: K. GOMGNIMBOU Alain P. , Basirou DEMBELE , W. OUEDRAOGO Osée , Abdramane SANON
Published: October 2024

The vegetation cover of forest ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa is currently deteriorating. Species that provide non-wood forest products such as Vitellaria paradoxa, Parkia biglobosa and Adansonia digitata are not spared. The aim of this study is to contribute to the valorization and conservation of these species. To achieve this, a forest inventory of the main species was conducted in the Kuinima classified forest. A systematic inventory was carried out using circular plots with a radius of 20 cm. The data obtained was complemented by a structural study of these formations, based on the circumference measured at 1m 30 from the ground. ANOVA analysis of variance revealed a significant difference between densities. The results show that Vitellaria paradoxa has the highest average density (47.714±65.165 individuals/ha), followed by Parkia biglobosa (5.626±2.29 individuals/ha). In terms of health condition, Vitellaria paradoxa is the most attacked by Loranthaceae (41.93%). Regarding the stand structure, all three species show an abundance of juvenile trees (c ≤20 cm). Moreover, with the low mortality rates observed, the dynamics is evolutionary for all three species. In order to preserve the wood potential of this forest, capacity building, technical and awareness-raising actions could be undertaken. These results constitute data that should be taken into account in programs for the conservation of NWFP species in general, and for the control of Loranthaceae that parasitize Vitellaria paradoxa in particular.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Large Language Model in the Psychological Assessment of Potential Liver Transplant Candidates: A Feasibility Study
Authors: Alqahtani Wadha A.E. , Raptis Dimitri A. , Broering Dieter C. , Alenazi Mamdouh
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical settings has shown promise in various domains including diagnostics, treatment recommendation, and patient management. Recent advances have explored the potential of AI in pre-surgical assessments, but its application in transplant psychology remains unexplored. The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of AI in the context of screening potential liver transplant donors and recipients. To assess the feasibility of using ChatGPT-4 to screen potential liver transplant donors and recipients. Methods: This study utilizes a cross-sectional research design to evaluate the feasibility of using ChatGPT-4 in the preliminary screening of living liver donors and liver transplant candidates. The study aims to determine the accuracy and reliability of ChatGPT-4 in assessing hypothetical scenarios involving potential donors and recipients. Results: The analysis showed no found no significant differences between ChatGPT-4 and the expert panel in assessing liver transplant candidates, demonstrating an overall accuracy of 83.58%, sensitivity of 56.10%, and specificity of 80.49%. Additionally, the Cohen’s Kappa statistic of 0.68 (95% CI: 0.52-0.83) indicated substantial agreement between ChatGPT-4 and the psychologists’ evaluations. The absence of false positives (0%) and a low false negative rate (8%) emphasize ChatGPT-4's cautious and accurate decision-making capabilities. Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrate that ChatGPT-4 has the potential to serve as an effective screening tool for liver transplant candidates, complementing the work of human experts and enhancing the overall efficiency of the transplant process. While challenges remain, the integration of AI into the liver transplantation workflow could lead to significant improvements in candidate evaluation and patient outcomes, paving the way for the broader application of AI in clinical practice.
Financial Literacy for the Future: Preparing Individuals for Economic Success
Authors: Amirtha R.
Published: October 2024

Financial literacy encompasses the knowledge and skills essential for making informed financial decisions, impacting both personal and professional lives. This study explores the significance of financial literacy in navigating today's complex financial landscape, emphasizing its role in budgeting, saving, investing, debt management, retirement planning, and understanding financial products. It highlights the necessity of financial literacy for achieving financial stability, independence, and overall well-being, as well as its contribution to a stronger economy. Case studies, such as a family's successful debt reduction strategy and a business's effective budgeting process, illustrate how financial literacy leads to improved outcomes. The findings highlight the need for targeted financial education programs and policies that can bridge knowledge gaps and empower individuals to make better financial choices. The study reviews existing literature on financial literacy, noting disparities in knowledge across demographics and the challenges in translating knowledge into effective financial behavior. Ultimately, improving financial literacy is integral to enhancing economic well-being and fostering more equitable financial systems.
RETRATAMENTO ENDODÔNTICO ASSOCIADO A UMA ABORDAGEM MULTIDISCIPLINAR EM ÁREA ESTÉTICA: UM RELATO DE CASO CLÍNICO
Authors: Estefane Soares Rodrigues de Sousa  , Neuma Maria Melo Lopes  , Marcio Santos de Carvalho  , Nathan Figueiredo Soares  , Gustavo Henrique Vilela Mota  , Matheus Bittencout Nobre  , Vitoria Regia Uchoa da Silva  , Yuri Jivago Silva Ribeiro
Published: October 2024

A endodontia é uma especialidade odontológica que se concentra no diagnóstico e tratamento das patologias associadasà polpa dental, aos canais radiculares e aos tecidos periapicais. O principal objetivo do tratamento endodônticoé realizar a limpeza e o selamento adequado dos canais radiculares, garantindo a erradicação de microrganismospatogênicos e promovendo a regeneração dos tecidos periapicais afetados. Durante os retratamentos, são empregadastécnicas como reinstrumentação e reobturação dos canais, que são fundamentais para corrigir falhas de tratamentosanteriores. A literatura evidencia que a adoção de métodos rigorosos e um controle biológico eficaz são essenciais parao sucesso do procedimento, pois falhas podem resultar em complicações estéticas e em tratamentos insatisfatórios.Além da recuperação da saúde dental, a reabilitação estética e funcional é igualmente importante. Procedimentoscomplementares, como a aplicação de facetas de resina, clareamento dental em consultório e gengivoplastia,desempenham um papel crucial na restauração estética do sorriso e na reabilitação funcional do dente tratado. Acombinação dessas abordagens permite não apenas a preservação do dente, mas também a promoção da harmoniaestética e a melhoria da autoestima do paciente. Assim, a integração de diferentes especialidades odontológicas éfundamental para assegurar resultados abrangentes e sustentáveis, refletindo a importância de um tratamentomultidisciplinar na odontologia contemporânea.
PRODUCTION AND EXPORT PERFORMANCE OF COIR PRODUCTS IN INDIA
Authors: Dr. R. Govindasamy  , Srinidhi. G
Published: October 2024

The coir sector is an important agro-based industry in India that plays an important role in employment opportunities and economic development. India is the world's largest producer and exporter of coir and coir products, exporting coir and its products to more than a hundred countries. It is the by-product of coconut's outer shell, which is used to produce coir fiber, coir yarn, different mats, mating rugs, non-woven products, non-woven mats, coir geo-textiles, coir pith, garden articles, curled coir, needle felt, hand knotted netting, coir ply articles, coir braid, coir rope, coir tea leaf bags, coir brushes, lunch bags, office bags, chapels, pouches, and many more. It is a 100 percent natural and biodegradable product that helps to store water molecules in soil to improve its fertility. The aim of the study is to determine the trend in production of coir fiber and its products in India and to know the export performance of coir fiber and its products in India during the last ten years. According to the study release, there are good opportunities in the world market for the coir products.
KEY WORDS: coir fiber, coir products, production, exports, value, countries etc.
Pengelolaan Sampah Berkelanjutan di Pasar Induk Hasil Pertanian Kota Padang Panjang: Pendekatan 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
Authors: Kurniawan Arif , Fitrada Wathri , Yanti Lisha Sri
Published: October 2024

Pasar Induk Hasil Pertanian Kota Panjang (PIHP) merupakan pasar yang membantu masyarakat khususnya petani dalam menjual hasil pertanian. Pasar tersebut berkontribusi dalam peningkatan timbulan sampah yang dibuang langsung ke Tempat Pemrosesan Akhir (TPA). Salah satu upaya untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut menggunakan Tempat Penampungan Sementara 3R (Reduce, Reuse, dan Recycle) (TPS 3R). Penelitian bertujuan menghitung timbulan dan komposisi sampah, menghitung kebutuhan sarana pewadahan dan pengumpulan sampah dan analisis kebutuhan desain tata ruang TPS 3R. Penelitian diawali observasi terkait kondisi terkini pengelolaan sampah dilanjutkan dengan pengambilan sampel untuk pengukuran timbulan dan komposisi berdasarkan SNI 19-3964-1994. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan timbulan sampah total tertinggi pada PIHP sebesar 4138,37 liter/hari atau 1517,8 kg/hari, dengan komposisi sampah tertinggi yaitu sampah organik baik berdasarkan berat (90,89%) atau volume (61,49%). Pengolahan sampah utama yang direncanakan adalah pengomposan menggunakan aerator bambu dan mengakomodasi pengelolaan sampah plastik menggunakan mesin pencacah serta pengumpulan sampah berupa kardus dan kaleng sehingga dibutuhkan fasilitas TPS 3R dengan luas sebesar 152,83 m2. Residu sampah yang tidak terkelola diangkut ke Tempat Pemrosesan Akhir (TPA) dengan potensi pengurangan sampah mencapai 3579,37 liter/hari atau sebesar 86,49%.
Penilaian Sifat Fizikal Dan Kimia Kompos Sisa Pokok Tembikai Dan Kesan Terhadap Pertumbuhan Sayur
Authors: Saad Mohamad Jani , Mohd Noor Sarinah , Masri Intan Nadhirah , Teoh Chin Chuang , Sairi Masniza , Shamsulkamal Amir Redzuan , Rabidi Mohamad Nasrol , Sulaiman Muhamad Alif
Published: October 2024

Abstract: This study is conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of watermelon tree waste compost (WMC) as a source of organic nutrients for vegetable growth. Watermelon tree waste compost is produced with a mixture of watermelon tree waste with horse manure and water and left for 2 months. Temperature and humidity results were found to decrease during composting. Vegetables grown using WMC produced high yields where the number of leaves, canopy, chlorophyll and final weight of vegetables were found to be better than control vegetables. The values of Nitrogen, Carbon, Hidrogen, Sulphur, Phosporus, Potassium WMC are 0.69 %, 8.20 %, 0.78 %, 0.051 %, 11.77 % and 2.4 % respectively. WMC was found to be able to be an alternative organic nutrient source for vegetable growth.
Abstrak: Kajian ini dijalankan untuk menilai keberkesanan kompos sisa pokok tembikai (WMC) sebagai sumber nutrien organik untuk pertumbuhan sayur. Kompos sisa pokok tembikai dihasilkan dengan campuran sisa pokok tembikai bersama tinja kuda serta air dan dibiarkan selama 2 bulan. Keputusan suhu dan kelembapan didapati berkurangan semasa pengkomposan. Sayur ditanam menggunakan WMC menghasilkan hasilan yang tinggi dimana bilangan daun, kanopi, klorofil dan berat akhir sayuran didapati lebih baik berbanding sayur kawalan. Nilai Nitrogen, Carbon, Hidrogen, Sulfur, Fosforus, Potasium WMC masing-masing ialah 0.69 %, 8.20 %, 0.78 %, 0.051 %, 11.77 % dan 2.4 %. WMC didapati berupaya menjadi sumber nutrien organik alternatif untuk pertumbuhan sayur.
Comparison of Grain Corn Production Performance Between Zero-Tillage and Conventional Tillage at MARDI Seberang Perai
Authors: Abdul Rani Rohazrin , Ahmad Sayuti Adli Fikri , Khadzir Mohd Khusairy , Ahmad Muhamad Haniff
Published: October 2024

Grain corn is one of the ingredients for formulating animal feed, especially for poultry. Recently, Malaysia has given a higher priority for grain corn to be produced locally due to high import costs. Malaysia imported 3.7 million metric tonnes of corn worth approximately RM 3 billion in 2020-2021. However, locally produced grain corn faces high production costs. The main contributors to the high costs are mechanisation services and agricultural input. Agricultural input costs, such as seeds, fertilisers, herbicides, and pesticides, are very dependent on market prices that can go up or down and are difficult to control. Tillage, or land preparation, is the most expensive mechanisation service for grain corn production. Conventional tillage involves three operations; ploughing, harrowing, and rotary tillage. These operations cost at least RM900 per hectare. A zero-tillage planting system does not require any tillage. Therefore, a study was conducted to see the performance of zero-tillage as compared to conventional tillage in terms of final yield produced at MARDI Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang. A randomised plot design experiment with 3 replications on plot sizes of 20 × 15 m each was used. All agronomic practices such as fertiliser requirement, pest and weed control, and irrigation were the same for both. The difference was only in the tillage practice where conventional tillage involved 3 tillage operations, ploughing, harrowing, and rotary tilling while there was no tillage operation needed for a zero-tillage planting system. The final yields were analysed using T-test statistical analysis. The yields recorded at 14 % moisture for zero-tillage and conventional tillage were 6.32 ± 0.9 and 6.62 ± 0.6 metric tonnes, respectively. No significant differences were found by t-test analysis with a p-value of more than 0.05. This shows that zero-tillage has the potential to be implemented in Malaysia to reduce the cost of grain corn production by eliminating tillage operations which can save up to RM900 per hectare. Further study for various types of soil shall be conducted to categorise suitable soil for the planting system.
Public Health Policy, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Food or Substance Control: A Halalan- Tayyiban Perspective
Authors: Showole Rafiu , Jaiyeoba Haruna Babatunde , Jamaludin Mohammad Aizat , Busari Saheed Abullahi , Hazahari Noor Yuslida
Published: October 2024

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease are among the top public health threats facing the world today. Meanwhile, alarming rate of NCDs, other health and mental problems strongly linked to sugar and tobacco consumptions in Muslim majority countries is on high record. This paper considers this NCDs prevalence in these countries as ironical in view of wholesome, ethical and healthy Halalan-Tayyiban dietary life styles stipulated for Muslims. Hence, it becomes crucial to: review the existing Public Health Policies (PHP) targeted at control of NCDs; further explore the links between food or substance consumption and NCDs; and offer Halalan-Tayyiban perspectives. This paper aims to highlight the existing public health approaches and policies aimed at controlling NCDs and their risk factors; identify the gaps and concerns in these policies; highlight and draw more attentions to alarming rate of NCDs and related public health threats especially in Muslim countries; and offer Halalan-Tayyiban perspectives after a critical review of the concept. As an integrated literature review study, the paper explores relevant literatures and studies on different aspects of the subject. In order to be moderately restrictive, papers and studies written or published between 2010 and 2023 were selected. Relevant keywords were searched in notable online databases like Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholars, Academia.edu etc. Some gaps have been identified in the existing PHP targeted at control of NCDs and its risks factors. These gaps include needs for public health policies to be more comprehensive and culturally relevant, faith-based, populations tailored, and integrated with Social Determinant of Health (SDH) amongst others. Also, to control the alarming rates of NCDs and related risk factors which are ironically identified in Muslim majority countries: this paper explore the two inextricably linked concepts of Halal and Tayyib; and established that their convergences can inform an effective Halalan-Tayyiban based PHP approach. Hence, a Halalan-Tayyiban perspective, approach and recommendations are offered for various stakeholders in public health policies especially in Muslim majority countries.
Lutein Suppresses the Maturation and Function of Bone Marrow-Derived Dendritic Cells
Authors: Choi Seulah , Kim Tae Sung , Lim Hui Xuan
Published: October 2024

Lutein, nonivamide, and baicalein, organic compounds found in a variety of plants, are known to exert anti-inflammatory effects in animal cells. Dendritic cells (DCs) are professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and link the innate and adaptive immune systems. DCs can be directed into fully mature APCs by exposure to bacterial or viral components, resulting in inflammatory situations. The manipulation of DC maturation provides a strategy for the treatment of allergic and inflammatory diseases. In this study, we evaluated the effects of lutein, nonivamide, and baicalein on the maturation and activation of DCs. Compared to nonivamide and baicalein, lutein significantly and dose-dependently reduced the levels of maturation-associated cell surface markers, including CD40, co-stimulatory molecule CD86, and major histocompatibility complex class II (I-Ab) molecule in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated DCs. Lutein also decreased IL-12p40 and IL-6 gene expression and secretion in LPS-stimulated DCs. Furthermore, lutein significantly enhanced the endocytic ability of LPS-stimulated DCs. These results demonstrated that lutein may exhibit immunosuppressive activity by inhibiting the phenotypic and functional maturation of DCs, and provide new evidence for the value of lutein in the search for novel therapeutic agents in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
Decoding the Methylation Patterns of ABC Transporters in Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Norhisan Nurul Nabilah , Baharudin Rashidah , Rus Bakarurraini Nurul Qistina , Md Shahri Nur Alyaa Afifah , Tieng Francis Yew Fu , Ismail Imilia , Abdullah-Zawawi Muhammad-Redha , Lee Learn-Han , Ab Mutalib Nurul Syakima
Published: October 2024

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant global health concern, posing a major threat to morbidity and mortality rates. The molecular mechanisms that drive CRC, particularly the DNA methylation patterns in ATP-binding cassette (ABC) genes, have attracted considerable attention because of their potential roles in CRC drug resistance, initiation, and progression. This study aimed to investigate the methylation patterns of ABC genes in CRC using a high-throughput microarray technology. Microarray methylation data from CRC and adjacent normal tissues were subjected to preprocessing, differential methylation analysis, and correlation analysis using the MethSurv tool for a detailed study of methylation patterns. The study revealed global hypomethylation of 43 ABC transporters and two pseudogenes in CRC compared to normal tissues. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis identified 369 CpG sites as potential biomarkers for CRC diagnosis, with area under the curve values ranging from acceptable to outstanding. Survival analysis demonstrated the correlation between DNA methylation of individual CpG sites and patient survival probability in colon and rectal adenocarcinoma datasets from The Cancer Genome Atlas. The study provides insights into the epigenetic landscape of ABC genes in CRC, highlighting their potential roles in drug resistance, disease initiation, and progression. The findings offer opportunities for developing innovative therapeutic approaches and improving patient outcomes in the fight against CRC. Further research is needed to validate these results and investigate the functional implications of ABC gene methylation in CRC pathogenesis and treatment response.