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The Effectiveness of the Implementation of the Quick Response Code Indonesia Standard (QRIS) Payment System for MSMEs
Authors: Nisa Sakinatun , Adinugraha Hendri Hermawan
Published: June 2024

The rapid advancement of technology has brought significant changes in society, particularly in the economic sector. The latest technological developments, especially in financial technology, have facilitated Indonesians in their daily activities, access to information, and business development. The rise of digital economy through innovations in financial technology has led to the emergence of cashless payment systems, such as QR code-based payment systems. Despite the benefits of these systems, challenges such as inadequate internet infrastructure and lack of public participation hinder their effectiveness, especially in rural areas like Rowoyoso village in Pekalongan Regency. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of implementing the QRIS payment system for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Rowoyoso Village, Pekalongan Regency. The qualitative research approach involves data collection through interviews with MSMEs owners and observations at the research site. Findings indicate that while QRIS offers convenience and transparency in financial transactions, challenges such as poor internet connectivity and low community participation pose barriers to its successful implementation. The research contributes to understanding the impact of digital payment systems on MSMEs and highlights the importance of addressing infrastructure and community engagement issues for the effective adoption of QRIS. The findings suggest that QRIS can enhance business operations, streamline financial management, and improve security compared to traditional cash transactions. By evaluating the effectiveness of the QRIS payment system, this study provides insights for policymakers, financial institutions, and MSMEs owners to enhance the digital payment ecosystem in rural areas like Rowoyoso village.
Innovative Efforts and Employees’ Involvement in Food and Beverage Companies in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors:   National Centre for Technology Management, Ile-Ife, Sobanke Victor , Ilori Matthew , Aderemi Helen , Oluwale Billy
Published: June 2024

This paper examines the extent of manpower utilisation and innovative efforts in food and beverage companies in Southwestern Nigeria. Using a quantitative research approach, 229 employees of food and beverage companies were selected as respondents for the survey through random and snowballing sampling techniques. The study measurement model was assessed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and a structural equation model was subsequently estimated. Results show that only respondents’ career-skills utilisation (β = 0.235; p<0.01) contribute positively to innovative efforts of employees, while job satisfaction (β = -0.251; p<0.01) and willingness to adopt new technologies and responsibilities (β = -0.148; p<0.05) have a negative influence on innovation capabilities of the employees. The study concludes that the level of employees’ innovativeness is premised on the progress made in their professional career and level of skills utilisation in their present jobs.
Systematic Review and Thematic Analysis of Technological Options to Manage Effluents and Emissions in Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry
Authors:   Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Momodu Abiodun , Adepoju Tofunmi
Published: June 2024

This paper reviews technological options to manage effluents and emissions in the oil and gas industry. Pieces of evidence from various studies relevant to the objectives of the study were drawn from two database citations. Three technological options are identified with 18 categories. Due to its ability to remove contaminants such as aromatic compounds and hydrocarbons present in petroleum refining that biodegrade easily, biological options seem most suitable for effluent treatment. On the other hand, chemical and physical options are also both used for the treatment of effluents and emissions in the oil and gas industry, but do not remove aromatic compounds and hydrocarbons as do biological agents. Only two papers reported on Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
A data pre-processing with mass-preserving optimal mass transportation for brain tumor segmentation
Authors: HUANG TSUNG-MING , LIAO JIA-WEI , LIN WEN-WEI , YAO HAO-REN
Published: June 2024

This article aims to build a framework of brain tumor segmentation for 3D MRI brain images by using the UNet-based deep learning method with optimal mass transportation (OMT) for data preprocessing. For this purpose, we develop a novel 2-phase UNet-based OMT to increase the ratio of brain tumors in the input OMT tensors. Moreover, due to the scarcity of training data, we change the density function by different parameters to increase the data diversity. For the post-processing, we propose an adaptive ensemble procedure by computing the eigenvector of the Dice similarity matrix corresponding to the largest eigenvalue and then using it to aggregate the probability as the predicted label. Using SegResUNet with OMT input tensors to train the data for the adult glioma (Task 1), Sub-Sahara-Africa adult glioma (Task 2), and meningioma (Task 3) in the international Brain Tumor Segmentation Cluster of Challenges 2023, the Dice scores of (whole tumor, tumor core, enhanced tumor) for online validations of Tasks 1, 2, and 3 are (0.9214, 0.8823, 0.8411), (0.8747, 0.8344, 0.8267), and (0.8316, 0.8395, 0.8401), respectively. Compared with random crop pre-processing, OMT is far superior.
Analyze customer journeys on social networks: the case of online learning website tuyensinh247.com
Authors: Thi Phi Nga Nguyen , Tien Thanh Nong
Published: June 2024

Understanding customer journal is so important for all the enterprises, especially for the servcie sector such as education, medical or others. The main content of the current paper is to analyze the case of website tuyensinh247.com through aidasra model and customer journey map of tuyensinh247.com with the qualitative research methodology by observing. And the application lessons are also mentioned in the final part of the paper.
« T'as qu'à lui dire que c'est beau ». Essai de recherche-création sur l'invisibilité des femmes artistes
Authors: Bénac Karine Katia
Published: June 2024

Ce texte est un témoignage de recherche-création sur les violences faites aux femmes artistes, à partir de mon expérience de chercheuse-artiste métisse victime d’un harcèlement moral au travail. Cette autofiction puise sa réflexion dans les processus de délégitimation, violence et invisibilisation ayant accompagné mon parcours artistique-professionnel. Ce témoignage autofictionnel s’appuie sur un dialogue fictif avec Jeannine Guillou, femme peintre invisibilisée, épouse de Nicolas de Staël, décédée en 1947, morte d’épuisement, rendue à la vie par une exposition en 2011 accompagnée d’un catalogue. Le dialogue s’appuie sur une scénographie constituée de photographies de plusieurs de mes toiles, emblématiques de mon parcours. Cette scénographie représentera un chemin symbolique, de l’anonymat vers la visibilité, du syndrome de l’imposteur à la mise en lumière de ma carrière d’artiste, en contrepoint avec le cheminement d’autres femmes artistes oubliées ou méconnues.
Le côté affectif dans l’état mental de la femme artiste au tournant du XX siècle : Camille Claudel
Authors: Sánchez Luque María Custodia
Published: June 2024

Artiste talentueuse, auteur d’œuvres qui ont marqué l’histoire de la sculpture, morte de faim dans un asile psychiatrique et mise à la fosse commune, elle sombre dans la folie et dans un profond oubli pendant des décennies. Comment expliquer un destin si tragique ? Dans notre analyse en vue de répondre à cette question, nous ferons des fréquentes allusions aux deux grandes productions cinématographiques basées sur sa vie : Camille Claudel et Camille Claudel 1915.
Lita Besnard, une artiste peintre oubliée de l’entre-deux-siècles
Authors: Soria Berrocosa María Soledad
Published: June 2024

Lita Besnard (1879-1949), peintre oubliée aujourd’hui et bru du peintre Albert Besnard, s’était surtout spécialisée dans le dessin au pastel de visages. Toute la force de son art s’apprécie dans le regard ; un regard qui rend visible l’âme de ses modèles. Dans la presse de l’époque, les critiques ont vanté son travail avec beaucoup d’intérêt. Ses modèles ? Des personnalités en vogue du monde de la culture, de la politique et de la haute société. Ses visages ou ses « Masques », comme les nommait la critique, connurent un succès sans précédent. À tel point que certains auteurs ont immortalisé dans des romans son atelier, qui se trouvait dans la Cour de Rohan à Paris, et où de jeunes écrivains et artistes se réunissaient le dimanche.
C’est à la fois notre désir de faire renaître de ses cendres une artiste peintre talentueuse, et de mettre en lumière sa conception de la peinture ; une conception qui était « évolutionnaire » plus que « révolutionnaire »,[1]  bien que l’évolution implique souvent une certaine dose de révolution.

[1] Deux caractéristiques prônées par Lita Besnard elle-même, qui seront expliquées dans notre article.
Entretien avec Carole Fréchette
Authors: Font de Mora Paes Alba , Pujante González Domingo
Published: June 2024

Entretien réalisé le 7 novembre 2023 avec l'écrivaine québécoise Carole Fréchette, dans lequel elle évoque son ouvrage Les Quatre Morts de Marie (1998), œuvre formatrice pour l'auteure, et l'une de ses premières œuvres en solo.
Introduction : Femmes artistes
Authors: Pena López Claudia
Published: June 2024

La place des femmes dans l’Histoire ayant traditionnellement été reléguée à l’oubli, nous souhaitons que ce projet puisse mener à la visibilisation des voix féminines dans l’art francophone, afin de faire connaître le remarquable travail de nos artistes femmes, longtemps réduites à un rôle d’objets contre lequel elles se sont toujours battues pour occuper leur rôle de sujets.
Farewell to Arms – Farewell in Arms: Depictions of Weapons on Stone and in Hellenistic Inscriptional Epigrams
Authors: Barbantani Silvia
Published: June 2024

Abstract Through four case studies I discuss the importance and frequency of the appearance of weapons (an important element of epic imagery) in funerary poetry, and its relation to representations of arms on gravestones and monuments in the Hellenistic period, geographically ranging from Lycia and Caria to the Black Sea, from mainland Greece to the Aegean islands. One of the most common features of poetic epitaphs for soldiers (including citizens, mercenaries, and soldiers belonging to royal armies) is the celebration of the military valor (arete) of the deceased; on the other hand, except for the spear, weapons are not mentioned often in funerary poetry. When they are not mentioned in the epitaph, or when an epitaph is not present, weapons are sometimes represented on the funerary monument itself, in the form of reliefs or paintings, either in the context of a battle scene, or carried by the standing deceased, or simply as isolated objects, as symbols of his profession or social rank in life.
Amat bonus otia Daphnis (Verg. Ecl. V 61). L’ideale della concordia nella Ecloga V
Authors: Dettoni Giacomo
Published: June 2024

Abstract Amat bonus otia Daphnis (Verg. Ecl. V 61). The ideal of concordia in Eclogue V The concept of concordia plays a key role in the political debate among Virgil’s contemporaries. Virgil himself highlights the role of discordia in Ecl. I 71 and makes concordia the tenet of Eclogue IV (Ecl. IV 46-47). Celebration of peace brought by the new god Daphnis in Eclogue V is couched in terms of concordia as well, as it is pointed out both by the Homeric source of Il. XXII 262-263 on the impossible ὁμοφροσύνη among animals and by the model of Lucretius’ apotheosis of Epicurus, which is significant in that Lucretius deems Epicurus’ doctrine as the means by which sapientes might live together according to the original sense of amicitia and concordia. Moreover, people gathering around Daphnis’ cult as if they were mystery initiates emphasizes the role of community in the eclogue – not least, mystery language is exploited also in Epicurean tradition. Analogies and differences between the iuvenis deus of Eclogue I and Daphnis sharpens the gulf between the two eclogues: in the former, the community of cives is distraught because of discordia, and Tityrus is the only one to enjoy the benefits of the iuvenis deus; by contrast, the latter celebrates a close-knit community worshipping Daphnis in concordia.
Pericles tirano. Aproximación a la gestión de la crisis sanitaria durante la epidemia de Atenas (430-426 a.C.)
Authors: Sierra Martín César
Published: June 2024

Abstract Tyrant Pericles. Approach to the management of the health crisis during the plague of Athens (430-426 BC) The aim of this paper is to analyse the political and religious consequences of the Athenian plague of 430 BC. Regarding the political aspects, the work is focused on the popular judgement on the epidemic’s management and the consequent Pericles’ loss of political prestige. Moreover, the paper concludes that this popular response leads to the adoption of religious measures such as the introduction in Athens of Asclepius’ cult (421 BC). The facts mentioned above provide an alternative point of view of Thucydides’ epidemic main account.
Isolation and Characterization of the Lytic Enterococcus faecium Phage φEc-ZZ2
Authors:   Emergency Department, Beihu Hospital, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 1543 Mingsike Road, Changchun 130052, China, Zheng Hui , Du Xue , Huang Honglan , Shi Hongyan , Sun Yanbo , Li Jinghua ,   Department of Pathogen Biology, Basic Medical College of Jilin University, 126 Xinmin Avenue, Changchun 130021, China
Published: June 2024

Infections with vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) have been increasingly reported, especially in immunocompromised patients. Bacteriophages (phages) are often considered as potential therapeutic candidates in treating infectious diseases. To search for therapeutic phages as antimicrobial agents for the treatment of Enterococcus faecium infections, eight E. faecium phages were isolated from the environments. One of these, phage φEc-ZZ2, which was capable of eliciting efficient lysis of E. faecium, was selected for analysis. Transmission electron microscopy revealed its resemblance to members of the family Siphoviridae, with a tail 200 nm long and an icosahedral head 45 nm in diameter. Phage φEc-ZZ2 exhibited rapid adsorption (> 99% adsorbed in 10 min), a short latency period of 20 min and a large burst size of 180 PFU/cell. Host range determination shows that φEc-ZZ2 has a relatively broader host range (specificity for 54.5% of tested E. faecium strains). Furthermore, when φEc-ZZ2 alone was incubated at different pH, the phage was stable over a wide pH range (5 to 9). These characteristics of φEc-ZZ2 will provide useful information for further research on the interaction between Enterococcus phages and their hosts. Moreover, in consideration of its pH stability and broader host range, φEc-ZZ2 may be a good candidate as a therapeutic/disinfectant agent to control nosocomial infections caused by E. faecium.
Comparison of Electromyographic Characteristics of Volleyball Players in Stop-jumps: An Analysis at Different Speeds
Authors:   College of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China, Zheng Hua , Cai Zengliang ,   Department of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China, Li Changqing ,   College of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
Published: June 2024

The stop-jump is a crucial skill in volleyball, and analyzing its motion can greatly benefit the training of volleyball players. This paper analyzed 30 players from the volleyball team at Chongqing Normal University. To study the impact of running speed on lower limb muscle activity during stop-jumps, the players were randomly assigned the low-speed running group, the medium-speed running group, and the high-speed running group. Surface electromyography sensors were employed to collect electromyographic signals from the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, and gastrocnemius muscles of the players during the execution of the stop-jump. The electromyographic indicators were calculated using the surface electromyography system’s built-in program, including the root-mean-square (RMS) electromyographic value and integral electromyographic (IEMG) value. The former represents the effective discharge value of motor units, which depends on the electromyographic amplitude and is related to the number of recruited motor units. The latter represents the discharge capacity of motor units involved in muscle activity per unit of time, reflecting the degree of muscle activation during exercise. Then, statistical analysis was performed on these calculated indicators using SPSS software. It was found that the stop-jump comprised three distinct stages: stop, jump, and flight. Regardless of the stage, the results indicated that the higher the speed of running, the greater the electromyographic indexes of the muscle groups. Additionally, when comparing electromyographic indexes across different stages, it was observed that the index values gradually decreased with the progression of each stage.
Texas-Style Exclusion: Mexican Americans and the Legacy of Limited Opportunity
Authors: Van Hook Jennifer , Bachmeier James D.
Published: June 2024

Texas-Style Exclusion shows that Mexican immigrants, the nation’s largest contemporary immigrant group, encountered an inhospitable environment when they started settling in Texas in the early twentieth century. It was far more repressive and offered far fewer opportunities than those provided to the millions of children of immigrants living in the Northeast and Midwest. Moreover, the initial disadvantages for Mexican immigrants living in Texas in the 1920s and 1930s were transmitted to their children, and to some extent their grandchildren, leading to their slow rates of upward mobility and social integration. The authors focus especially on educational attainment since it is a major indicator of a group’s socioeconomic position in the United States. Educational attainment is strongly related to a person’s access to schooling and is a crucial predictor of other important life outcomes, including income, occupation, health, and even length of life. Unlike other indicators of immigrant integration such as income, occupation, or residential segregation, education is easily interpretable and is measured consistently across all the census data sources examined.
Las reparaciones a los Derechos Humanos del ombudsperson mexicano a través de sus recomendaciones (1990-2019): una confluencia jurídica nacional e interamericana
Authors: González Rincón Ana Cristina
Published: June 2024

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar el origen y evolución que ha tenido el derecho a la reparación integral en el sistema nacional no jurisdiccional de protección de los derechos humanos en México. Para ello, en primer lugar, se exponen las recomendaciones como la principal fuente de legitimidad del sistema, repasando sus características relativas a la publicidad y la no vinculatoriedad. Sobre esta última, se hace una crítica para entender las obligaciones de estudiar y cumplir, o la de justificar su negativa o rechazo a una recomendación, como obligaciones mínimas para la autoridad. Posteriormente, se analizan las medidas de reparación dictadas por la CNDH mexicana en dichas recomendaciones, desde sus inicios en 1990 y hasta el último período de su último titular en 2019, teniendo en consideración la recepción del derecho internacional al derecho nacional a partir de la reforma en materia de derechos humanos de 2011. Todo lo cual se discute en el derecho a la reparación integral como producto de la confluencia o el mestizaje de elementos internos o nacionales, y externos o internacionales.
Nulidad de sentencias firmes: hacia una relectura de la impugnación de la cosa juzgada
Authors: Ugarte Vial Fernando
Published: June 2024

El presente trabajo estudia diversos aspectos de la revisión civil, comenzando por los vicios y las causales que autorizan la invalidación de una sentencia firme. Luego se aborda la cuestión de si pueden aplicarse normas sustantivas a un proceso judicial, considerando que los vicios de revisión son sustanciales o de fondo, y que su constatación permite rescindir un fallo ejecutoriado. Más adelante se examina la posibilidad de impugnar una sentencia firme por una vía distinta de la revisión, incluyendo la llamada revisión oblicua, junto con analizar la posibilidad de pedir la revisión de la sentencia de la Corte Suprema que se pronuncia en un recurso de queja.
Bibliometric mapping in skin conductance and advertising using the R-package - Bibliometrix
Authors: Kawano Diogo Rógora
Published: June 2024

The application of neuroscientific methods to advertising has seen a consistent growth in recent years. This study aimed to map scientific production specifically involving one of these methods, skin conductance, in the context of contemporary advertising in its various forms of action. To this end, a bibliometric analysis was carried out using the international databases Scopus and Web of Science (WoS), with the support of the R language tools Bibiometrix and BiblioShiny. The principal findings are not only the statistical indicators resulting from the research itself, but also the contribution and relevance of the tool in terms of supporting and facilitating the research conducted in the field.
Repensando el desarrollo: del reconocimiento como derecho humano al Buen Vivir y otras vías alternativas
Authors: Da Costa Nathalia
Published: June 2024

En el presente trabajo se reflexiona sobre el contenido y alcance del concepto de desarrollo y su reconocimiento como derecho humano, revisando las principales críticas a su implementación en base a criterios economicistas y antropocéntricos desde la perspectiva Occidental, que impulsaron el (re) sur- gimiento de otras teorías que buscan erigirse como alternativas. Consideran- do la existencia de posiciones diversas, utilizando principalmente los métodos dogmático y deductivo-inductivo, se analizan los fundamentos y contenidos del Buen Vivir y su relación con otras teorías, con el objeto de identificar los aportes que estas corrientes pueden hacer a la hora de diseñar y articular polí- ticas sociales y públicas en esta materia.
Structural Analysis of Graduate Theses Conducted with Flipped Classroom Model Between 2014-2022
Authors: Selvi Harika , Kıyıcı Mübin , Canan Güngören Özlem , Demir Kaymak Zeliha
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study is to structurally analyze postgraduate theses related to the flipped classroom model. In the research, the document analysis method was employed, and a total of 181 theses published on the National Thesis Center website of the Higher Education Council (YÖK) containing the keywords "transformed learning" and "flipped classroom" were examined in terms of publication year, study group, and number, research methods, research models, dependent variables, data analysis methods, and data collection tools. According to the study's findings, it is observed that research related to the inverted classroom model has decreased in the last 2 years. When the study group of the theses related to the flipped classroom model is examined, it is determined that the majority of the studies were conducted with undergraduate students. In terms of research methods, a mixed method approach was predominantly used, and an explanatory mixed model was commonly employed as the research model. The most studied topic in the theses was found to be success. When it comes to the quantitative data analysis methods used, it was determined that the unrelated sample t-test was the most frequently utilized. Additionally, the most commonly used data collection tool in the theses was identified to be the achievement test.
Farmers’ Perception towards Organic Fertilizers in Kutch District of Gujarat, India
Authors: Chauhan Tejas T. , Dudhagara Chetan R. , Mahera Ashish B.
Published: June 2024

Agriculture is backbone of the Indian economy. In India, about 60 to 70 per cent of the population is employed in agriculture, which generates around 20 per cent of the GDP of the nation. There is a shift observed in fertilizer usage. Different agencies are laying emphasis on the use of organic fertilizer. The study on farmers’ perception towards organic fertilizers in Kutch district of Gujarat was carried out. Multi stage sampling was used to select 200 respondents from the Anjar, Bhachau, Bhuj, Mandvi & Nakhtrana talukas of Kutch district. The result indicates that majority of farmers were male and they are in the 36 to 50 years age group, about half of the respondents were having family size of 3 to 5 members. About the respondents, 37% of the farmers had primary education, 24% had secondary education, and 17% were illiterate. The main source of income of the farmers was agriculture and the income of majority farmer is between 1 lakh to 2.5 lakh. Average land holding size of farmers was less than 5 acres. Irrigated farming was practiced by most of the farmers and tube well found to be the main source of irrigation. Main crop was Pomegranate with 51.00 per cent followed by Castor, Cotton, Vegetable crops and other crops. All the farmers were aware about organic fertilizer and all were using organic fertilizer in their field. Most of the respondents strongly believed that application of organic fertilizer helps in improvement of the microbial activity and water retention capacity of soil. It was found that 163 farmers were using packaged organic fertilizers and all 200 farmers were using gaushala compost/farm yard manure, etc.
The Influence of Leader Member Exchange (LMX) on Employee Performance through Work Motivation and Self-Efficacy as Mediation Variables: Study on Radar Lampung Employees
Authors: Pranata Yuda , Ahadiat Ayi , Hayati Keumala , Erlina Rr. , Rusdi Zainnur M
Published: June 2024

Leader Member Exchange (LMX) focuses on the special relationships between leaders and members/subordinates in work organizations. This theory explains that the leader's attitudes and behavior towards each team member are not consistent or the same. LMX is a leadership that has been applied at Radar Lampung to maximize harmony between leaders and employees in work relationships. This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of LMX on employee performance through motivation and self-efficacy as mediating variables. This research was conducted at Radar Lampung with a sample of 253 employees.
This research uses the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique, through the AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structure) program. The results of this research include; LMX has a significant effect on the performance of Radar Lampung Group employees; LMX has a significant effect on the work motivation of Radar Lampung Group employees; LMX has a significant effect on the self-efficacy of Radar Lampung Group employees; LMX has a significant effect on the performance of Radar Lampung Group employees through work motivation as a mediating variable; and LMX has a significant effect on the performance of Radar Lampung Group employees through self-efficacy as a mediating variable.
Integrating Network Pharmacology and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Effective Inflammation Treatment
Authors: Wang Zheng , Yang Hanting , Huang Yi
Published: June 2024

Inflammation is a common condition in the human body that significantly impairs immune function. Network pharmacology, with its strengths in bioinformatics and biomedical fields, offers a powerful tool for exploring the complex interactions involved in inflammation. By using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as a carrier, network pharmacology helps elucidate specific molecular mechanisms and biological processes, and identifies effective TCM components for targeting and treating inflammation. This review summarizes recent advancements in the application of network pharmacology for the treatment of inflammation using TCM. It highlights the progress and mechanisms by which TCM addresses inflammation, providing valuable insights for future research in this area.
GC-MS Analysis, Quantitative Phytochemical Profile and In vitro Antioxidant Studies of the Stem Bark of Dennettia tripetala
Authors: O. J Enema , U. F Umoh , I. I Johnny
Published: June 2024

Plants have played a significant role in preventing degenerative diseases and maintaining good health. Dennettia tripetala is used for the treatment of pains and inflammations, as an antimicrobial agent, relief of respiratory disorders and for the treatment of fever. This study aims to evaluate the chemical profile and antioxidant properties of the methanol extract of the stem bark of Dennettia tripetala. The stem bark was collected, air-dried, and extracted with 70% methanol. Quantitative phytochemical screening of the methanol extract was performed to determine the concentrations of tannins, phenolics, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and terpenoids using in vitro techniques and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Antioxidant activity of the extract and fractions was evaluated using ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging, and nitric oxide (NO) scavenging assays and determination of total phenolic content. The IC50 values were determined using GraphPad Prism 9. The GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of bioactive compounds including phenol, eugenol, caryophyllene, naphthalene, trimethyl arsenate, and other phenolic and flavonoid compounds. The methanol extract and its fractions demonstrated significant antioxidant activity, with high concentrations of phenolics and flavonoids contributing to their potency. The FRAP, DPPH, and NO scavenging assays confirmed the extract's ability to neutralize free radicals. The study concludes that the stem bark of D. tripetala possesses substantial antioxidant properties, which supports its traditional use in managing oxidative stress-related ailments.
Assessment and Therapeutic Probability Related to Sexually Transmitted Infections: An Overview
Authors: Srivastav Yash , Singh Jaya , Yadav Sandhya
Published: June 2024

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are the primary cause of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Sexual contact is the primary means of transmission. The causes of STIs can be viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and other body fluids can all be carriers of a sexually transmitted infection. STIs Have a long history that began in Ancient Civilizations. WHO projected that 374 million new cases of one of the four STIs gonorrhoea (82 million), syphilis (7.1 million), trichomoniasis (156 million), and chlamydia (129 million) will be reported in 2020. In India, STIs and Reproductive Tract Infections RTIs pose a significant threat to public health. In India, approximately 6% of adults have experienced at least one STI or Reproductive Tract Infection RTI, translating to roughly 30–35 million occurrences annually. A sexually transmitted infection (STI) may manifest as an unusual discharge from the penis, anus, or vagina. discomfort while urination. a rash, bumps, or skin growth around your bottom or genitalia (anus). strange bleeding in the vagina. Anus or genitalia itch. boils, rashes, or warts near your anus or genitalia. Many STIs caused by bacteria or parasites, including gonorrhoea, syphilis, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis, can be cured with antibiotics, frequently in a single dose. In this work, we evaluate the status, potential treatments, and aetiology of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Evaluation of Physiological and Biochemical Parameters of Onion Seed as Influenced by Different Packaging Materials and Storage Conditions
Authors: Naik Islavath Suresh , Hilli J.S. , Uppar D.S. , Patil Ramangouda V. , Nawalagatti C.M.
Published: June 2024

A lab experiment was conducted for 18 months of the period to study the seed physiological and biochemical parameters like moisture content and electrical conductivity respectively. How the different packaging materials and storage conditions influenced the moisture content and electrical conductivity were evaluated. Onion seeds were evaluated at bi-monthly intervals, and the experimental design followed was a factorial completely randomized design (FCRD) with 3 replications and 2 factors, namely storage conditions such as ambient and cold storage and storage containers (cloth bag, high-density polythene bag (HDPE), polythene bag (700 gauge), aluminum laminated bag, vacuum packed bag), the results revealed that the seeds stored in the vacuum packed bag along with combination of cold storage gave good results at the end of 18 months of storage period i.e., seed moisture content (6.95 %) and electrical conductivity (0.732 dSm-1) respectively compared to other treatments. Next to the vacuum-packed bag with cold storage, the best results were seen in the treatment in which Onion seeds were stored in cold storage with the aluminum laminated bag.
Characteristics of Farming of the Kirdi Goat (Capra hircus) in the Far North Region, Cameroon
Authors: Justin Barzina , Lazare Vondou , Roland Ziebe , Armand Abdou Bouba
Published: June 2024

A study on the characterization of kirdi goat (Capra hircus) breeding was carried out in eight localities in the Far North region of Cameroon. The aim was to highlight the socio-economic and zootechnical components of kirdi goat breeding in the said region. The study was based on a survey of 986 households in eight localities in the region. The study revealed that the majority of breeders were men (80.03%), with the most common age group being between 45 and 60. Married people are the most numerous (85.25%), and 54.92% of breeders are Christians. However, the main activity of livestock farmers is farming (59%), and the objective of livestock farming is to increase the number of animals (75.78%). Livestock are purchased (89.35%) and labour is provided by the family (94.18%). Annual household income ranges from 100,000 to 150,000 FCFA. From a zootechnical point of view, the size of the herd varies from 1 to over 45 head, and is a mixed farm. The main livestock management method is divagation (54.08%), the most common housing is the hut (84.96%), and the animals are grouped by species (56.87%). Supplementation is based on harvest by-products. In terms of health, 77.54% of farmers vaccinate their animals, and the most frequent symptom is diarrhoea (22.31%). Mating is not controlled at all by breeders (88.06%), 95.52% of breeders declare that they have recorded multiple births and 75.93% have obtained double births. In view of the above, this study shows that kirdi goat breeders have considerable know-how in managing their operations.
Analysis of the Receipt and Distribution of Zakat, Infaq, and Sadaqah Funds through the National Zakat Amil Agency in Pontianak in 2016-2021
Authors: Rifansyah Muhammad , Suradi Romi
Published: June 2024

The research highlights the management of zakat funds and the need for an Islamic accountability framework. In addition, it is also important to understand the mechanism of receiving and distributing zakat funds to empower the community. Analyzing the competence of amilin in increasing the receipt of zakat, sadaqah, and infaq funds is also an important factor in fund management and understanding the role of amil zakat institutions in the economy and creative economic empowerment. The method used in this research is descriptive research. This research uses primary and secondary data obtained and sourced from researchers' visits to the Pontianak City BAZNAS office. Analysis using the average economic growth rate formula, scoring the Likert scale, and calculating the variable index. The results of the total revenue and distribution occurred an upward movement from 2017-2019 and a downward movement from 2020-2021. There is a blank section in the Fund Reporting List (ZIS), indicating a lack of accountability. Through programs owned by BAZNAS Pontianak City, it also assists the government in the Smart Pontianak, Healthy Pontianak, Taqwa Pontianak, Prosperous Pontianak, and Caring Pontianak Programs. ZIS-related socialization has not been evenly distributed and there is a lack of public awareness of the importance of ZIS. ZIS is increasing but still far from its potential. Optimizing ZIS is not only about the performance of institutions but also related to public understanding. There are various collection programs at BAZANAS Pontianak City. BAZNAS Pontianak City obtained facilities from the City Government in the form of Mini Buses for community services. The Covid-19 pandemic caused a decrease in revenue and distribution in 2019-2021 as a whole. The contribution made by ZIS and Other funds averaged a contribution of 17%. Good performance was found in 2019 and 2020, sufficient performance was found in 2018 and 2012, poor performance was found in 2017, and very poor performance was found in 2016. The rise in fund distribution helps more people, especially during COVID-19. Conversely, a decrease in funds reduces assistance for those in need.
Exploring the Concept of Explainable AI and Developing Information Governance Standards for Enhancing Trust and Transparency in Handling Customer Data
Authors: Olateju Omobolaji Olufunmilayo , Okon Samuel Ufom , Olaniyi Oluwaseun Oladeji , Samuel-Okon Amaka Debie , Asonze Christopher Uzoma
Published: June 2024

The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in diverse sectors has raised concerns regarding transparency, trust, and ethical data handling. This study investigates the impact of Explainable AI (XAI) models and robust information governance standards on enhancing trust, transparency, and ethical use of customer data. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a comprehensive literature review with a survey of 342 respondents across various industries. The findings reveal that the implementation of XAI significantly increases user trust in AI systems compared to black-box models. Additionally, a strong positive correlation was found between XAI adoption and the ethical use of customer data, highlighting the importance of transparency frameworks and governance mechanisms. Furthermore, the study underscores the critical role of user education in fostering trust and facilitating informed decision-making regarding AI interactions. The results emphasize the need for organizations to prioritize the integration of XAI techniques, establish robust information governance frameworks, invest in user education, and foster a culture of transparency and ethical data use. These recommendations provide a roadmap for organizations to harness the benefits of AI while mitigating potential risks and ensuring responsible and trustworthy AI practices.
Development of Low Fat Gujarati Traditional Snack “Ganthiya” Using Hydrophilic Polymers and Modified Natural Polysaccharides
Authors: Dixit Ashish , Jaipal Manoj Kumar , Tejani Nirav
Published: June 2024

In order to create the Gujarati traditional snack Ganthiya with less oil, the production parameters were optimized and hydrophilic polymers and modified natural polysaccharides were used. For the goal of optimization, design expert software was utilized. Two processing variables, frying temperature and frying duration, were used to create ganthiya. Frying time ranged from 90 to 150 seconds and the lowest and maximum frying temperatures were 140 to 180 °C. All the trial were conducted in the campus of Food Technology College, SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat during 2020-2021. There were total four responses (moisture content, oil content, oil uptake ratio and overall acceptability). Ganthiya were developed using optimized conditions (180 0C of frying temperature and 90 seconds of frying time) and effect of carboxymethyl cellulose, methylcellulose, guar gum and gum tragacanth were observed in respect of oil uptake reduction in Ganthiya. A significant decrease in oil absorption was noted in 0.5% methyl cellulose, which was subsequently followed by 0.5% guar gum, 1% carboxymethyl cellulose, 0.5% gum tragacanth, and 0.75 % carboxymethyl cellulose added Ganthiya.
Impact of Emerging Pathogens in Crop Production
Authors: Oraon Sourav , Padamini Rajkumari , Shahni Yumkhaibam Sonia , Das Nikita , Sinha Debolina , G S Sujatha , Singh Oinam Bobochand , Karanwal Rajshree
Published: June 2024

Emerging pathogens are not a new concern in agriculture but have gained more attention due to their increasing frequency and severity. A well-known example is the potato late blight, which was brought on by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans and is infamous for causing the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s. Cops have become more vulnerable to diseases due to fluctuations in the growing environments caused by climate change. Variation in precipitation patterns and increasing temperatures can foster the growth and spread of diseases. Furthermore, agricultural intensification, with its emphasis on monocropping and high-density planting, creates an ideal environment for the pathogens. Due to the lack of genetic diversity in monocultures, once a pathogen infects a crop, it can quickly decimate entire fields. Mechanism of disease spread and innovative approaches of management of emerging diseases are discussed. By prioritizing research, implementing sustainable practices, and fostering global cooperation, it is possible to mitigate the impact of these pathogens on global crop production and ensure food security for future generations.
Protocolos de reabertura em Salvador e direito à cidade: cidade produto, espaços culturais e ética da proximidade
Authors: Rocha Gustavo Falabella , Silveira Isabela Fernanda Azevedo
Published: June 2024

No processo de retomada da vida social, em tempos de pandemia do novo Coronavírus, o poder público municipal de Salvador estabeleceu protocolos em três fases distintas, baseados nas ocupações de seus leitos hospitalares e UTIs. Os protocolos, conforme discutiremos, demonstram uma projeção de cidade produto, calcada no consumo individual e não no direito à cidade, como teoriza Henri Lefebvre. Além disso, os protocolos se mostram ineficientes para atender espaços culturais alternativos da cidade e suas especificidades. Sem a possibilidade de encontrar o público presencialmente, destacamos a prática da Casa Preta e o Acervo da Laje, dois espaços culturais em Salvador, que investem em aproximações virtuais com os espectadores. Por fim, argumentamos que a vocação pública destes espaços fica evidenciada por uma ética da proximidade.
Políticas culturais no Rio Grande do Norte no contexto da pandemia do COVID-19
Authors: Pessoa Nara da Cunha , Rodrigues Edivânia Duarte , Bernardo Hilana , Costa Thácito Regies
Published: June 2024

A pesquisa aborda as políticas culturais geridas e executadas no Rio Grande do Norte no período da pandemia do COVID-19, adotando como objetivos o registro e a análise de tais iniciativas propostas pelos setores público e privado. Empreender um olhar científico sobre esse contexto é imprescindível para compreendermos como as políticas culturais buscaram o alinhamento das ações propostas com as necessidades dos trabalhadores da cultura e como têm apontado os caminhos para mudanças e reconfigurações no setor cultural pós-pandemia. A pesquisa é qualitativa e de cunho documental, adotando autores como Canclini (2001), Barbalho; Rubim (2007) e Jenkis (2008). As análises apontam que o RN obteve iniciativas importantes para manter o setor cultural pulsando minimamente, enquanto ansiava por medidas de ajuda emergencial, propostas a partir da Lei Aldir Blanc.
China Releases New Regulation on Cross-border Data Transfers
Authors: Albrecht Daniel
Published: June 2024

The New Regulations introduce exemptions to the existing filing obligations for outbound data transfer, including (1) absolute exemptions, which are exemptions applicable to all regulatory procedures for outbound data transfer, and (2) exemptions from the obligation to file a security assessment, i.e., the New Regulations have modified the thresholds mandating the filing of a security assessment and if such thresholds are not met, the data processor still needs to conduct standard contract filing or PI (Personal Information) protection certification. The Regulation leaves space for special policies in Free Trade Zones.
Micropore size estimation on gas separation membranes: A study in experimental and molecular dynamics
Authors: Yoshioka Tomohisa , Kanezashi Masakoto , Tsuru Toshinori
Published: November 2012

The effect of the gas molecular size and its affinity to the pore surface on gas permeation properties through the ceramic membranes was studied by both the gas permeation experiments and gas permeation simulations using a nonequilibrium molecular dynamics (MD) technique. A modified gas permeation model equation based on the gas translation (GT) mechanism was presented. MD simulation revealed that the effective diffusion length in a micropore depended on the gas molecular size, and the pre‐exponential coefficient of a modified GT model equation showed good correlation with the kinetic diameter of the gas molecules. Also presented is a simple method to estimate the mean pore size of microporous membranes. The estimated pore sizes were consistent with observed kinetic diameter dependencies of gas permeance for real silica membranes. The pore size of a Deca‐Dodecasil 3R (DDR) zeolite membrane was also reasonably estimated at ∼0.4 nm from the reported gas permeation data. © 2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 59: 2179–2194, 2013
Theoretical and experimental investigation on the characteristics of fly‐ash scrubbing in a fixed valve tray column
Authors: Wang Qingli , Chen Xueli , Gong Xin
Published: November 2012

The goal of this study is to evaluate the performance of a fixed valve tray column designed to remove fly‐ash particles. A series of experiments were carried out at room temperature to demonstrate the collection efficiency of a fixed valve tray column at different gas and liquid superficial velocities. The fly‐ash particles removal characteristics of the fixed valve tray column were evaluated by measuring variations of concentration and size distribution of particles in the outlet. The mechanism of particle removal in this turbulent dispersion system was theoretically analyzed on the basis of diffusion, interception, sedimentation and impaction, and a model was proposed to predict the collection efficiency. The results show that the simulation results agree well with the experimental data. In contrast to most of the conventional models, the present model is capable of evaluating the effects of bubble hydrodynamics, system property, and operation conditions on the collection efficiency. The model is expected to guide effectively the design and operation of valve tray washing columns, which is widely applied nowadays. © 2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 59: 2168–2178, 2013