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EFFECT OF ADDITION OF IPLT SLUDGE AND EFFECTIVE MICROORGANISMS (EM4) IN DUAL CHAMBER MICROBIAL FUEL CELL TO TREAT BATIK INDUSTRY WASTEWATER
Authors: Syaefulloh Yanuar , Yuniarto Adhi
Published: June 2024

The Indonesian Ministry of Industry stated that the production of batik cloth in 2017 reached an average of 500 million meters/year, which is equivalent to 25 million m3/year of water. With a large water demand in the production process, the batik industry can cause water pollution in waterbodies. The Dual-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell (DCMFC) system can reduce organic pollutant levels in wastewater and produce electrical energy simultaneously. The purpose of this research was to study the effect of the addition of septage sludge and EM4 consortium on the power density produced by the DCMFC system and to study the effect of pH differences in the DCMFC system on the removal of COD. The effect of variations in the addition of sewage treatment plant sludge and EM4 on the production of electrical energy obtained results that are too large a difference. This result was attributed to several factors, including electric current, electric voltage, microorganism growth, and pH. The maximum power density in the EM4 variation was 297.61 mW/m2, the power density in the septage sludge variation was 287,26 mW/m2, and the control reactor power density was 185.99 mW/m2. The optimal pH for septage sludge and EM4 to degrade COD is about 7. In the DCMFC systems with EM4, MLSS values increased steadily from 1500 mg/L to 1800 mg/L regardless of pH. In the systems with septage sludge showed pH-dependent effects on MLSS (in the range of 1250-2400 mg/L), with pH 7 being detrimental. Biofilm formation on the anode increased over time in EM4 systems across all pH conditions, with notable growth in septage sludge systems observed at pH 6. The COD removal of the septage sludge and EM4 was highest at 33.83 and 40.76%, respectively.
Carving out my career
Authors: Chappell Kirsty
Published: June 2024

Kirsty Chappell details her early career in dentistry.
Leading the way forward
Authors: Hodgson Amelia
Published: June 2024

Amelia Hodgson outlines a new proposition for dental nurses.
Minimising the Risks
Authors: Black Margaret
Published: June 2024

Margaret Black discusses avoiding post-surgical infections.
Creating an inclusive practice
Authors: Watwood Jacob
Published: June 2024

Jacob Watwood details why patients with additional needs require understanding and adaptability.
Quality and readability of online information and materials on post-surgery breast seroma
Authors: Bald Alexander , Richardson Harriet , Al Samaraee Ahmad , Fasih Tarannum
Published: June 2024

Aims/Background Seroma formation is the most common complication following breast surgery. However, there is little evidence on the readability of online patient education materials on this issue. This study aimed to assess the accessibility and readability of the relevant online information.

Methods This systematic review of the literature identified 37 relevant websites for further analysis. The readability of each online article was assessed through using a range of readability formulae.

Results The average Flesch-Reading Ease score for all patient education materials was 53.9 (± 21.9) and the average Flesch-Kincaid reading grade level was 7.32 (± 3.1), suggesting they were ‘fairly difficult’ to read and is higher than the recommended reading level.

Conclusion Online patient education materials regarding post-surgery breast seroma are at a higher-than-recommended reading grade level for the public. Improvement would allow all patients, regardless of literacy level, to access such resources to aid decision-making around undergoing breast surgery.
Exploration and evaluation of reporting quality of randomised controlled trials on blended learning in medical education
Authors: Zhang Xiaoli , Zhang Guanran , Chen Yanru , Wang Fuwu , Guo Yuji , Li Xiaorui , Zhang Jianming
Published: June 2024

Aims/Background Blended learning has been a commonly adopted teaching mode in the medical education community in recent years. Many studies have shown that the blended learning mode is superior to the traditional teaching mode. Nonetheless, pinpointing the specific advantages provided by blended teaching methods is challenging, since multiple elements influence their effectiveness. This study aimed to investigate the reliability of the conclusions of published randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on blended learning in medical education by assessing their quality, and to provide suggestions for future related studies.

Methods Two investigators searched PUBMED and EMBASE, and assessed RCTs related to medical blended learning published from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2021. The analysis of the overall quality of each report was based on the 2010 consolidated standard of reporting trials (CONSORT) Statement applying a 28-point overall quality score. We also conducted a multivariate assessment including year of publication, region of the trial, journal, impact factor, sample size, and the primary outcome.

Results A total of 22 RCTs closely relevant to medical blended learning were eventually selected for study. The results demonstrated that half of the studies failed to explicitly describe at least 34% of the items in the 2010 CONSORT Statement. Medical blended learning is an emerging new teaching mode, with 95.45% of RCTs published since 2010. However, many issues that we consider crucial were not satisfactorily addressed in the selected RCTs.

Conclusion Although the 2010 CONSORT Statement was published more than a decade ago, the quality of RCTs remains unsatisfactory. Some important items were inadequately reported in many RCTs such as sample size, blinding, and concealment. We encourage researchers who focus on the effects of blended learning in medical education to incorporate the guidelines in the 2010 CONSORT Statement when designing and conducting relevant research. Researchers, reviewers, and editors also need to work together to improve the quality of relevant RCTs in accordance with the requirements of the 2010 CONSORT Statement.
Criminal records: what employers can ask and what job applicants need to disclose
Authors: Bernstein Adam
Published: June 2024

In this article, Adam Bernstein discusses the process surrounding the disclosure of criminal records when an individual applies for a position in care.
Music interventions and dementia
Authors: Palmer Sarah J
Published: June 2024

In this article, Sarah Jane Palmer discusses music interventions and the effects they have on individuals with dementia.
Relevance of the Experiences, Attitudes, and Knowledge regarding Tooth-Whitening of College Students
Authors: Jung Su-Jin , Seong Ye-Won
Published: June 2024

Objective: This study aimed to provide basic data for developing educational and promotional materials that emphasize the importance of providing accurate information regarding tooth whitening. Methods: Data were collected from 227 university students in metropolitan D. The collected data were analyzed using a cross-tabulation analysis, independent sample t-test, pearson’s correlation coefficient, and logistic regression analysis. Results: Tooth-whitening experience, attitude, and knowledge level were significantly and positively correlated. The factors affecting the tooth-whitening experience were ordered as follows: subjective oral health status, satisfaction with tooth color, attitude toward tooth whitening, and knowledge regarding tooth whitening. The explanatory power of the tooth-whitening experience owing to these factors was 81.2%. Conclusions: These results suggest that it is important to increase oral health and knowledge of tooth whitening to ensure safe and satisfactory tooth whitening. Therefore, we suggest developing oral health education materials and exploring promotional methods that focus on providing useful information regarding the relationship between oral health and tooth-whitening, and foods that are beneficial for tooth-whitening.
Students’ Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension
Authors: Vrhovec Alenka Rot , Soršak Lara Godec
Published: June 2024

The development of communicative competence is a fundamental goal of Slovene language teaching in Slovene primary schools. As part of this goal, reading literacy is also being developed. In the project Reading Literacy and the Development of Slovene–ARLEM (Awareness, Reading, Language, Evaluation, Models), a reading comprehension test for fifth and eighth grade has been developed, consisting of four tests. This article focuses on two of them, the Vocabulary Test and the Reading Comprehension Test for fifth and eighth grade. A study conducted among more than one thousand students showed a correlation between students’ vocabulary comprehension and reading comprehension, and a relationship between these two variables and teachers’ assessment of students’ reading and students’ grades in the school subjects Slovene, math, and social studies / history. The results also show that, on average, boys score lower than girls, that on average, students whose first language is not Slovene score lower than students whose first language is Slovene, and that students who receive additional professional help with reading score lower than students who do not need additional help with reading. The results confirm the importance of developing vocabulary and reading skills randomly and in a planned way in all school subjects. Furthermore, the results show the importance of acquiring reading techniques over time and developing reading motivation. Furthermore, the results show the need for cross-curricular integration, individualization, and differentiation.
Effect of comprehensive nursing on swallowing function and quality of life in patients with ischemic stroke
Authors: Zhou Bo , Mui Lim Gek
Published: June 2024

Hu et al explored the impact of comprehensive nursing model on swallowing function and quality of life in patients with ischemic stroke. They divided 172 patients into the control group (routine care) and the research group (comprehensive care), and used standard scales to evaluate the swallowing function, neurological deficit, anxiety and depression, daily living ability, and exercise of the two groups of patients before and after care. Changes in indicators of function, quality of life, and compliance. The results showed that compared with the control group, patients in the study group achieved significant improvements in various indicators, with a lower incidence of adverse reactions and higher satisfaction with care. These data suggest that the comprehensive nursing model can significantly improve the swallowing function, quality of life and satisfaction of patients with ischemic stroke. In the future, the development of comprehensive nursing models needs to focus on technological innovation, humanized services, continuing education and training, multi-disciplinary collaboration, optimal allocation of resources, standardized practice and evaluation, etc. , in order to improve nursing effects and promote the improvement of medical service quality.
Therapeutic effect of the metaverse on mental health
Authors: Chen Yu-Tong , Liu Ming , Wang Guang-Liang , Wu Xue-Mei
Published: June 2024

López del Hoyo et al collections reported the meta verse based on the virtual reality, augmented reality and artificial intelligence could be used in the therapy of mental health, although there were still some challenges. This manuscript reported that the meta verse is a prospective method to improve the prognosis of mental health problems.
Enhancing pediatric asthma management through multifaceted health education
Authors: Lin Guang-Qun , Ye Zu-Qiong , Song En-Lian , Lin Yu-Nan
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Pediatric asthma is a significant public health issue that impacts the quality of life of children globally. Traditional management approaches focus on symptom control and medication adherence but often overlook the comprehensive educational needs of patients and their families. A multifaceted health education approach may offer a more holistic strategy in managing pediatric asthma, especially in outpatient settings.

AIM

To evaluate the efficacy of a comprehensive health education strategy in improving disease management, medication adherence, and quality of life among children with asthma in outpatient settings.

METHODS

In total, 100 pediatric patients with severe asthma were enrolled from January 2021 to November 2022 and randomly allocated to a control group (n = 50) or an observation group (n = 50). The control group received standard nursing care, including basic nursing interventions and health education upon admission. In contrast, the observation group was exposed to a broad spectrum of health education methodologies, including internet-based hospital systems, social media channels, one-on-one verbal education, informational brochures, slide presentations, telephone check-ins, animated videos, and illustrated health education manuals. Data on asthma management knowledge, symptom control, quality of life [St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)], treatment adherence, and nursing satisfaction were collected and analyzed.

RESULTS

The scores of the observation group in knowledge areas, such as medication, home care, disease understanding, symptom management, prevention strategies, and nutritional guidance, were significantly higher than those of the control group (P < 0.05). In addition, the observation group exhibited greater symptom control, improved quality of life based on their SGRQ scores, and higher treatment adherence post-intervention (P < 0.05). Nursing satisfaction was also rated higher in the observation group across all evaluated areas (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

Implementing a diversified health education approach in pediatric asthma management significantly enhances disease understanding, symptom management, and treatment adherence, leading to improved quality of life for affected children. These findings underscore the importance of multifaceted clinical health education in augmenting disease awareness and facilitating continuous improvements in asthma control rates, highlighting the potential benefits of incorporating comprehensive educational strategies into pediatric asthma care protocols.
Adoption of network and plan-do-check-action in the international classification of disease 10 coding
Authors: Lian Biao
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

with the widespread application of computer network systems in the medical field, the plan-do-check-action (PDCA) and the international classification of diseases tenth edition (ICD-10) coding system have also achieved favorable results in clinical medical record management. However, research on their combined application is relatively lacking. Objective: it was to explore the impact of network systems and PDCA management mode on ICD-10 encoding. Material and Method: a retrospective collection of 768 discharged medical records from the Medical Record Management Department of Meishan People’s Hospital was conducted. They were divided into a control group (n = 232) and an observation group (n = 536) based on whether the PDCA management mode was implemented. The two sets of coding accuracy, time spent, case completion rate, satisfaction, and other indicators were compared.

AIM

To study the adoption of network and PDCA in the ICD-10.

METHODS

A retrospective collection of 768 discharged medical records from the Medical Record Management Department of Meishan People’s Hospital was conducted. They were divided into a control group (n = 232) and an observation group (n = 536) based on whether the PDCA management mode was implemented. The two sets of coding accuracy, time spent, case completion rate, satisfaction, and other indicators were compared.

RESULTS

In the 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months of PDCA cycle management mode, the coding accuracy and medical record completion rate were higher, and the coding time was lower in the observation group as against the controls (P < 0.05). The satisfaction of coders (80.22% vs 53.45%) and patients (84.89% vs 51.72%) in the observation group was markedly higher as against the controls (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

The combination of computer networks and PDCA can improve the accuracy, efficiency, completion rate, and satisfaction of ICD-10 coding.
Effect analysis of applying high-quality service model to surgical nursing
Authors: Chen Li , Tu Qiu-Mei , Guo Zhao-Di , Zhu Xiao-Wei , Wang Wei , Xie Hui-Fang , Ye Yuan
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Surgical care of the hand plays a crucial role in the medical field, as problems with the hand can profoundly affect a patient's quality of life and function. In order to meet the needs of patients, improve patient satisfaction and improve treatment outcomes, high-quality service models have been introduced in the field of nursing.

AIM

To explore the effect analysis of applying high-quality service model to surgical nursing.

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective study of patients who underwent hand surgery at our hospital between 2019 and 2022, using a quality service model that included improved patient education, pain management, care team collaboration, and effective communication. Another group of patients received traditional care as a control group. We compared postoperative recovery, satisfaction, complication rate, and length of hospital stay between the two groups. Inferential statistics were used to compare the difference between the two groups by independent sample t test, Chi-square test and other methods to evaluate the effect of intervention measures.

RESULTS

Postoperative recovery time decreased from 17.8 ± 2.3 d to 14.5 ± 2.1 d, pain score decreased from 4.7 ± 1.9 to 3.2 ± 1.4, and hand function score increased from 78.4 ± 7.1 to 88.5 ± 6.2. In terms of patient satisfaction, the quality service model group scored 87.3 ± 5.6 points, which was significantly higher than that of the traditional care group (74.6 ± 6.3 points). At the same time, patients' understanding of medical information also improved from 6.9 ± 1.4 to 8.6 ± 1.2. In terms of postoperative complications, the application of the quality service model reduced the incidence of postoperative complications from 26% to 10%, the incidence of infection from 12% to 5%, and the incidence of bleeding from 10% to 3%. The reduction in these data indicates that the quality service model plays a positive role in reducing the risk of complications. In addition, the average hospital stay of patients in the quality service model group was shortened from 6.8 ± 1.5 d to 5.2 ± 1.3 d, and the hospitalization cost was also reduced from 2800 ± 600 yuan to 2500 ± 500 yuan.

CONCLUSION

Applying a quality service model to hand surgery care can significantly improve patient clinical outcomes, including faster recovery, less pain, greater satisfaction, and reduced complication rates.
Evaluating the efficacy of percutaneous puncture biopsy guided by contrast-enhanced ultrasound for peripheral pulmonary lesions
Authors: Jiang Xiao , Chen Jun , Gu Fang-Fang , Li Zhong-Rong , Song Yu-Shan , Long Jing-Jing , Zhang Shu-Zhen , Xu Ting-Ting , Tang Yong-Jun , Gu Ji-Ying , Fang Xiang-Ming
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

The incidence and mortality of lung cancer have increased annually. Accurate diagnosis can help improve therapeutic efficacy of interventions and prognosis. Percutaneous lung biopsy is a reliable method for the clinical diagnosis of lung cancer. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous lung biopsy technology has been widely promoted and applied in recent years.

AIM

To investigate the diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS)-guided percutaneous biopsy in peripheral pulmonary lesions.

METHODS

We retrospectively collected data on 237 patients with peripheral thoracic focal lesions who underwent puncture biopsy at Wuxi People’s Hospital. The patients were randomly divided into two groups: The CEUS-guided before lesion puncture group (contrast group) and conventional ultrasound-guided group (control group). Analyze the diagnostic efficacy of the puncture biopsy, impact of tumor size, and number of puncture needles and complications were analyzed and compared between the two groups.

RESULTS

Accurate pathological results were obtained for 92.83% (220/237) of peripheral lung lesions during the first biopsy, with an accuracy rate of 95.8% (113/118) in the contrast group and 89.9% (107/119) in the control group. The difference in the area under the curve (AUC) between the contrast and the control groups was not statistically significant (0.952 vs 0.902, respectively; P > 0.05). However, when the lesion diameter ≥ 5 cm, the diagnostic AUC of the contrast group was higher than that of the control group (0.952 vs 0.902, respectively; P < 0.05). In addition, the average number of puncture needles in the contrast group was lower than that in the control group (2.58 ± 0.53 vs 2.90 ± 0.56, respectively; P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

CEUS guidance can enhance the efficiency of puncture biopsy of peripheral pulmonary lesions, especially for lesions with a diameter ≥ 5 cm. Therefore, CEUS guidance has high clinical diagnostic value in puncture biopsy of peripheral focal lung lesions.
Hybrid argon plasma coagulation for the treatment of Barrett’s esophagus: A prospective, multicenter study
Authors: Wang Dong , Chen Yan , Ji Feng , Hu Jian-Wei , Zhou Ping-Hong , Xu Shu-Chang , Chen Ying , Ye Li-Ping , Ye Guo-Liang , Li Rui , Li Zhao-Shen
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

The incidence of Barrett’s esophagus (BE) in China is lower compared to the Western populations. Hence, studies conducted in the Chinese population has been limited. The current treatment options available for BE treatment includes argon plasma coagulation (APC), radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation, all with varying degrees of success.

AIM

To determine the efficacy and safety of HybridAPC in the treatment of BE.

METHODS

The study cohort consisted of patients with BE who underwent HybridAPC ablation treatment. These procedures were performed by seven endoscopists from different tertiary hospitals. The duration of the procedure, curative rate, complications and recurrent rate by 1-year follow-up were recorded.

RESULTS

Eighty individuals were enrolled for treatment from July 2017 to June 2020, comprising of 39 males and 41 females with a median age of 54 years (range, 30 to 83 years). The technical success rate of HybridAPC was 100% and the overall curative rate was 98.15%. No severe complications occurred during the operation. BE cases were classified as short-segment BE and long-segment BE. Patients with short-segment BE were all considered cured without complications. Thirty-six patients completed the one-year follow-up without recurrence. Twenty-four percent had mild dysplasia which were all resolved with one post-procedural treatment. The mean duration of the procedure was 10.94 ± 6.52 min.

CONCLUSION

Treatment of BE with HybridAPC was found to be a simple and quick procedure that is safe and effective during the short-term follow-up, especially in cases of short-segment BE. This technique could be considered as a feasible alternative ablation therapy for BE.
Global current research status and future hotspots in osteoporotic fracture based on bibliometric assessment and visualization techniques
Authors: Wang Yu-Ming , Yi Ping
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

In the past decade, the evolution of themes in the field of osteoporotic fractures has changed from epidemiology and prediction of long-term morbidity, risk assessment of osteoporotic fractures, and zoledronic acid and denosumab in the treatment of osteoporosis to treatment guidelines for osteoporosis and the side effects caused by anti-osteoporotic drugs.

AIM

To understand the trends and hotspots in osteoporotic fracture research.

METHODS

Original articles were retrieved between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2019, from the Web of Science Core Collection database. CiteSpace software facilitated the analysis and visualization of scientific productivity and emerging trends.

RESULTS

Nine studies were identified using bibliometric indices, including citation, centrality, and sigma value, which might indicate a growing trend. Through clustering, we identified six major hot subtopics. Using burst analysis, top-5 references with the strongest bursting strength after 2017 were identified, indicating a future hotspot in this field.

CONCLUSION

Current hot subtopics in osteoporotic fracture research include atypical femoral fractures, androgen deprivation therapy, denosumab discontinuation, hip fractures, trabecular bone score (TBS), and bone phenotype. Management and prevention of secondary fractures in patients with osteoporotic fractures, TBSs, and long-term administration strategy for zoledronic acid are expected to become research hotspots.
Drug-coated balloon angioplasty for the treatment of intracranial arterial stenosis in a young stroke patient: A case report
Authors: Zhu Peng-Cheng , Shu Ling-Feng , Dai Qing-Hai , Tan Hong-Tu , Wang Jia-Bin , Wu Tao
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Intracranial arterial narrowing is a significant factor leading to brief episodes of reduced blood flow to the brain, known as transient ischemic attacks, or full-blown strokes. While atherosclerosis is commonly associated with intracranial arterial narrowing, it is frequently of a non-atherosclerotic nature in younger patients.

CASE SUMMARY

Here, we present the case of a young stroke patient with narrowing of the middle cerebral artery (MCA), characterized as non-atherosclerotic lesions, who experienced an ischemic stroke despite receiving standard drug therapy. The patient underwent digital subtraction angiography (DSA) to assess the entire network of blood vessels in the brain, revealing significant narrowing (approximately 80%) in the M1 segment of the right MCA. Subsequently, the patient underwent Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty to treat the stenosis in the right MCA's M1 segment. Follow-up DSA confirmed the resolution of stenosis in this segment. Although the remaining branches showed satisfactory blood flow, the vessel wall exhibited irregularities. A review of DSA conducted six months later showed no evident stenosis in the right MCA, with a smooth vessel wall.

CONCLUSION

The use of drug-coated balloon angioplasty demonstrated favorable outcomes in repairing and reshaping the blood vessel wall in young patients. Therefore, it may be considered a promising treatment option for similar cases.
Myeloid sarcoma with maxillary gingival swelling as the initial symptom: A case report and review of literature
Authors: Li Shu-Han , Yang Cai-Xiu , Xing Xiao-Ming , Gao Xiang-Ru , Lu Zhao-Yu , Ji Qiu-Xia
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Myeloid sarcoma (MS), also referred to as granulocytic sarcoma or chloroma, is a rare type of extramedullary malignant tumor. MS comprises primitive granulocytic precursor cells that play a key role in the early stages of white blood cell development. Notably, the occurrence of this tumor in the gingiva is rare.

CASE SUMMARY

The present study reported the case of MS with gingival swelling in the maxillary region, with aleukemic presentation in a 32-year-old male patient. Following two courses of chemotherapy, computed tomography of the region demonstrated complete clearance of the tumor. At the 12-month follow-up appointment, the patient was in a stable condition with the absence of progression. The etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and relevant treatment of MS are discussed in the present study.

CONCLUSION

Diagnosis of MS may be confirmed following histological and immunohistochemical examinations.
Profile of chemical compounds and potency of galangal (Kaempferia galanga L.) essential oils from Kemuning Village, Karanganyar District, Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: MUZZAZINAH MUZZAZINAH , YUNUS AHMAD , RINANTO YUDI , SUHERLAN YAYAN , RAMLI MURNI , PUTRI DWIKA SARNIA , NINGTYAS DITA WAHYU , RAHMA ANNISA LUTHFIA , NABILA SINDY JIHAN
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Muzzazinah, Yunus A, Rinanto Y, Suherlan Y, Ramli M, Putri DS, Ningtyas DW, Rahma AL, Nabila SJ. 2024. Profile of chemical compounds and potency of galangal (Kaempferia galanga L.) essential oils from Kemuning Village, Karanganyar, Central Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 25: 1386-1393. Kencur or galangal (Kaempferia galanga L.) belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, which is known to contain essential oils. K. galanga essential oil is commonly used as a traditional medicine, one of which is to treat inflammation. This study aims to analyze the chemical content of the essential oil of K. galanga from Kemuning Village and their known bioactivities. The material used was essential oil from the distillation of K. galanga rhizome, which is the waste product of Kemuning essential oil production. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) was applied to analyze the chemical content of K. galanga essential oil. The results showed that the phytochemical content of K. galanga essential oil compounds were Pentadecane: 36.64%, Cyperene: 1.16%, Alpha-gurjunene: 1.04%, Heptadecane: 1.24%, 8-Heptadecane: 1.68%, Gamma-Muurolene: 1.55%, (2,2)-3,6-Nonadienal: 2.41%, Ethyl (2E), 3-Phenyl-2-Propenoate: 16.02 %, Ethyl P-Methoxycinnamate: 6.36%, and Ethyl P-Methoxycinnamate: 25.54%. This study shows that K. galanga is a good source of phytoconstituents used as industrial raw materials to produce medicines, perfumes, and flavoring ingredients.
Coral disease prevalence and compromised health in the Sempu Island Nature Reserve, Malang District, Indonesia
Authors: ISDIANTO ANDIK , FEWILA ANGGER RIO , RIJAL SEFTIAWAN SAMSU , SETYANTO ARIEF , FATHAH AULIA LANUDIA , ATIKAWATI DINI , PUTRI BERLANIA MAHARDIKA , PUSPITASARI INTAN DWI , LUTHFI OKTIYAS MUZAKY
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Isdianto A, Fewila AR, Rijal SS, Setyanto A, Fathah AL, Atikawati D, Putri BM, Puspitasari ID, Luthfi OM. 2024. Coral disease prevalence and compromised health in the Sempu Island Nature Reserve, Malang District, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 25: 1404-1412. Since the Dutch colonialization era, the Malang District's Sempu Strait has been designated a natural reserve. Environmental changes and human activities have contributed to the 14.28% coral cover in the Sempu Strait. This study aims to assess coral health in the Sempu Strait and detect coral diseases or compromised conditions. At five stations, data were gathered utilizing the Underwater Photo Transect method with a 10-meter interval and a 1x1 meter transect implemented across 100 meters. The average coral cover in Sempu Strait is 14.28%, considered inadequate according to categories for determining coral reef status. Fish Bite, Black Band Disease (BBD), Ulcerative White Spots (UWS), Non-Focal Bleaching (NFBL), Trematodiasis, and Pigmentation Response are the six categories of coral reef diseases that have been identified. Sediment damage is the only compromised health condition that has been identified. With an average prevalence of 15.35%, Non-Focal Bleaching (NFBL) is the most prevalent disease; Black Band Disease (BBD) has the lowest prevalence at 0.8%. The insufficient coral coverage in the Strait of Sempu is caused by the surrounding environmental conditions that stress corals to the point where the prevalence of coral-eating diseases is increased.
Short Communication: Botanical assessment and conservation status of medicinal plants in mountain range of Malinao Albay, Philippines
Authors: BELGICA TERESA HAIDE R. , SUBA MARLON D. , ALEJANDRO GRECEBIO JONATHAN D.
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Belgica THR, Suba MD, Alejandro GJD. 2024. Short Communitation: Botanical assessment and conservation status of medicinal plants in mountain range of Malinao Albay, Philippines. Biodiversitas 25: 1413-1419. Mount Malinao in Albay Province, Philippines is considered to harbor a diverse array of medicinal plants that are invaluable to local communities and have potential global significance. Despite its ecological importance and diverse floral and faunal species, there is a lack of an extensive profile of medicinal flora in the area. Therefore, this study aims to catalog and evaluate the conservation status of these medicinal plants for conservation strategies and sustainable management. Sampling took place from April to June 2016 in the lower agroforest with diverse agricultural resources with elevation of 51 to 300 meters above sea level. The comprehensive inventory of medicinal plants involved a combining field surveys, available ethnobotanical studies, ecological assessments, and thorough research, resulting in the identification of 74 species of medicinal flora from 38 families and 72 genera. Based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) criteria, three species were identified as Data Deficient (DD), 24 species were categorized as Least Concern (LC), and 47 were marked as Not Evaluated (NE). Additionally, 72 medicinal plants were identified as Non-Endemic, while two species were considered endemic, including Canarium ovatum Engl, and Voacanga globosa (Blanco) Merr. By understanding the ecological importance and cultural significance of these medicinal plants, this assessment provides a foundation for conservation efforts aimed at maintaining biodiversity, supporting local livelihoods, and safeguarding traditional knowledge for future generations.
Ethnobotany and conservation of Kasturi (Mangifera casturi Koesterm.) by Banjar Tribe in South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Authors: GUNAWAN GUNAWAN , MUHAMAT MUHAMAT , MAGHFIROH MAGHFIROH
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Gunawan, Muhamat, Maghfiroh. 2024. Ethnobotany and conservation of Kasturi (Mangifera casturi Koesterm.) by Banjar Tribe in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 25: 1420-1426. Kasturi (Mangifera casturi Koesterm.) is a local fruit and has become the identity flora of South Kalimantan. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of the Banjar tribe community and formulate a conservation strategy for Kasturi as the identity flora of South Kalimantan. Data on ethnobotanical knowledge were collected through interview technique. There were two types of informant: Key informants and additional informants. Key informants were selected through snowball sampling technique while additional informants were selected a combination snowball sampling and purposive sampling technique. The informants in this study have different background: Sex, age, job, marital status, and educational levels. The informants were grouped based on their age: teenagers (10-18 years), adults (19-59 years), and elders (60+ years). Data were analyzed using the formula of Kasturi plant parts usage (F), Fidelity Level (FL). All data collected were analyzed descriptively and presented in tables or diagrams. The Banjar tribe used M. casturi as source of food (63%), building material (32%), and drugs (5%). The parts of the Kasturi plant that are widely used by the community are fruit, which is 58%, stems are 37%, and leaves are 5%. The values of F (the frequency of parts of Kasturi used) observed from the economic use and health aspects of Kasturi include: building materials, food sources, economic and medicine. The value of F for economic use are 12.78%-100% and the value F for health aspect are 5%. The result of Fidelity Level (FL) analysis proves that all age groups had 100% of FL in utilizing fruits of Kasturi as local food source. The FL of Kasturi bark used is described as follows: 51.34% among teenagers, 89.54% among adults, 87.23% among elder as building materials. The FL value of leaf described 5% among elder. Most of the Banjar tribe get Kasturi fruit from plants that grow wild in their yards (42%) and only 6% have planted. The research indicated that M. casturi had high utility value for Banjar tribe. All parts of the plant (fruits, bark, and leaves) were exploited for economic and health. Conservation of Kasturi can be performed by: (i) Network development and collaboration for conservation efforts, (ii) Ex-situ conservation, (iii) Intensification of socialization and publication of Kasturi's uses, and (iv) Environmental education. The result of the study can be used for management conservation of M. casturi to ensure the availability in the future.
The effect of kweni mango and randu honey addition on the characteristics of synbiotic etawa goat milk
Authors: RIZAL SAMSUL , SUHARYONO A. S. , ASTUTI SUSSI , DEWANTI AURA SABRINA , NUGROHO YEREMIA BAGUS
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Rizal S, Suharyono AS, Astuti S, Dewanti AS, Nugroho YB. 2024. The effect of kweni mango and randu honey addition on the characteristics of synbiotic etawa goat milk. Biodiversitas 25: 1580-1587. The addition of kweni mango and randu honey as ingredients for producing synbiotic etawa goat milk is widely known to have a significant effect on the characteristics of the product. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the best formulation of kweni mango and randu honey in producing synbiotic etawa goat milk. The experiment was conducted using a completely randomized block design with 4 replications. A single factor with six levels of formulations of kweni mango extract and randu honey was used in producing synbiotic etawa goat milk. These formulations included F1 (0%:25%), F2 (5%:20%), F3 (10%:15%), F4 (15%:10%), F5 (20%:5%), and F6 (25%:0%). Subsequently, the microbiological, chemical, and sensory properties, as well as antimicrobial activity of the product were evaluated. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using ANOVA and the Least Significant Difference (LSD) test at a 5% significance level. The results showed that formulation (F4) containing 15% kweni mango extract and 10% randu honey produced the best synbiotic Etawa goat milk beverage. In addition, F4 formulation showed higher antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus than Escherichia coli. The optimal beverage met the standards for lactic fermentation products from a chemical perspective and was favored by the panelists.
Dragging and Sweeping: Queer Temporalities of Care for Historical Debris
Authors: Silverbloom Rachel
Published: June 2024

Abstract: This essay argues that we need practices for tending to what has been discarded as "historical debris" in order to generate queer socialities and meanings that refuse the dominant heteronormative, capitalist, and white supremacist privileging of futurity, novelty, and productivity. Artist and city planner Theaster Gates's transformative work takes root in Chicago's South Side, where he has renovated abandoned buildings into dynamic community spaces for celebrating and generating Black history, art, and culture. The essay reads Gates's artistic-activist practice through Elizabeth Freeman's queer feminist framework, in particular her notion of "temporal drag," to challenge conventional assumptions that whatever is "newest" offers the most radical or queer potential. Freeman's and Gates's work demonstrates the latent possibilities within history's "throwaway" objects and spaces, which can act as sites for imagining and living otherwise, generating queer utopias in our present.
Experimental Saharanism: Deserts as Sites for the (Im)Possible
Authors: Guabli Brahim El
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Deserts have been thought about and effectively used as spaces for experimentation. Although much has been known about the experiments that have played out or are still unfolding in desert, there has not been a consistent conceptual framework that can be used to explain why deserts are closely associated with experimentation. Drawing on a variety of experiments and experimental projects that happened in deserts across the globe, I conceptualize “experimental Saharanism” and place it at the heart of the endeavors to exploit deserts for experimental purposes. As a universalizing imaginary that is imbricated with economic, scientific, and military interests, experimental Saharanism is a phenomenon that brings deserts together throughout the world. Not only is experimental Saharanism damaging deserts and their environments, but it also cheapens the forms of knowledge and ways of life that strike a balance between humans and non-humans in the desert. Thus, in offering a conceptualization of experimental Saharanism, this article draws attention to the need to rehabilitate desert practices. The rich materials presented in this article shed light on the richness of desert life in contrast to the reductive notions vehicled by experimental Saharanism. Résumés: Les déserts ont été considérés et effectivement utilisés comme des espaces d'expérimentation. Bien que l’on sache beaucoup de choses sur les expériences qui se sont déroulées ou se déroulent encore dans les déserts, il n’existe pas de cadre conceptuel cohérent qui puisse être utilisé pour expliquer pourquoi les déserts sont étroitement associés à l’expérimentation. En nous appuyant sur une variété d’expériences et de projets expérimentaux qui se sont déroulés dans les déserts à travers le monde, nous conceptualisons l’ experimental Saharanism et le plaçons au coeur des efforts d’exploitation des déserts à des fins expérimentales. En tant qu'imaginaire universalisant imbriqué dans des intérêts économiques, scientifiques et militaires, l’ experimental Saharanism rassemble les déserts du monde entier. Non seulement l’ experimental Saharanism endommage les déserts et leurs environnements, mais il dévalorise également les formes de connaissance et les modes de vie qui établissent un équilibre entre les humains et les non-humains dans le désert. Ainsi, en proposant une conceptualisation de l’ experimental Saharanism , cet article attire l’attention sur la nécessité de réhabiliter les pratiques du désert. Les riches matériaux présentés dans cet article mettent en lumière la richesse de la vie dans le désert en contraste avec les notions réductrices véhiculées par le experimental Saharanism .
Se soulever avec le désert : l’esthétique désertifiante de Tariq Teguia
Authors: Jerjini Célia
Published: June 2024

Résumés: Le cinéma de Tariq Teguia a souvent été analysé à partir du traitement topographique réservé aux régions et villes algériennes dans ses films. Le cinéaste situe en effet souvent ses fictions dans des lieux en chantier afin de rendre compte de la dimension fêlée et en suspens de l’Algérie. En ramenant le tout au matériau (la ferraille, le béton…) et aux espaces semi-construits/semi-détruits, il dresse une carte d’intensités. L’étude des étendues désertiques — le désert mais aussi la mer — pourtant également très présentes dans ses films, reste à ce jour peu traitée. Cet article entend y remédier en présentant l’esthétique désertifiante du cinéaste. L’écrit revient notamment sur le développement continu et progressif de l’intrication du désert et de la mer d’un film à l’autre au point d’être perceptible dès le pré-générique de Révolution Zendj . Abstract: Cinema studies often focus on the typographic treatment of Algerian regions and cities in Tariq Teguia’s films. As a matter of fact, his fictions often take place in areas under construction so as to show the cracks in the Algerian society and the unsettled state of the country. By placing great emphasis on building materials (scrap metal and concrete) as well as on half-built or demolished structures, he creates an intensity map of Algeria. The study of its desert landscapes, including the sea that is also very present in his films, has moreover received little attention so far. The purpose of this article is to remedy this lack by presenting the director’s aesthetics of desertification. It retraces the continuous and progressive development of the entanglement of the desert and the sea from one film to another, so much so that it can even be noticed in the pre-title sequence of Revolution Zendj .
Copying Islamic Manuscripts in Captivity: The Case of the Qur’an of Muḥammad al-Tāzī / Baldassarre Loyola Mandes (1631–1667)
Authors: Berardi Luca
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The article deals with a seventeenth-century manuscript copy of the Qur’an from Malta held at the University of Pennsylvania (Ms. Codex 1904). The manuscript’s copyist can be identified with Muḥammad al-Tāzī, also known as Baldassare Loyola Mandes (1631–1667), an alleged Moroccan prince who converted to Christianity and gained considerable fame in Catholic countries for his missionary activity and anti-Islamic polemics. In spite of the large number of contemporary sources and modern studies on him, some aspects of his life still remain elusive. Several passages of the accounts of his Islamic past appear nebulous, and, in particular, his royal descent continues to raise doubts. On the one hand, the University of Pennsylvania Qur’an represents a unique document of his pre-conversion life. On the other hand, it bears witness to a peculiar but little-studied form of manuscript production in early modern Europe, represented by books copied by Muslim scribes under conditions of captivity.
A Second Look at Multispectral Data of Late Medieval Music Manuscripts
Authors: Janke Andreas , Colini Claudia , Huskin Kyle Ann , Bosch Sebastian , Shevchuk Ivan
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The material manifestation of late medieval parchment manuscripts results from their history, which is shaped by owners, fragmentators or bookbinders. While certain characteristics, such as the dissection or palimpsesting of manuscripts, are clearly recognizable and analyzable, these objects contain further significant information about their past, which is, unfortunately, invisible to the human eye. Using three music manuscripts from the early fifteenth century, we demonstrate how processed multispectral data can provide digital images that contain new evidence about the manuscript’s past, its production, and its use and interaction with other objects. Multispectral data have until now been generated – mostly at great expense – to make obscured writing visible. Our approach relies on a secondary use of these data to elucidate a manuscript’s production and its afterlife, and some results consequently compelled us to undertake further codicological and material investigations. Our specific findings include the imprints of spectacles used by Florentine monks, the traces left by Viennese bookbinders and Nuremberg librarians, and a music scribe’s unexpected change of inks. This paper is aimed at manuscript researchers and imaging scholars, as well as librarians and conservators, who are interested in the information on materiality that can be gleaned from manuscripts by applying MSI, and that can thus enrich our understanding of these unique objects.
Climate-Induced Displacement and the International Protection of Forced Migrants
Authors: Aleinikoff T. Alexander
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT: In coming years, scores of millions of people will be forced from their homes because of the effects of the climate crisis and other environmental events. While there is general recognition that those displaced by climate events merit assistance and protection, the existing international refugee regime does not provide an adequate framework for action. This article proposes an approach that focuses on the fact of displacement due to the climate crisis and embraces a right not to be displaced. It thus centers questions of accountability and root causes and embeds claims to climate justice in discussions of regime reform. Climate displacement provides an opportunity—indeed, the necessity—for a fundamental rethinking of the prevailing protection paradigm.
Urdu's Ambiguous Exile: Love and Loathing in "New India"
Authors: Rai Alok
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT: Hostility toward Urdu—primarily toward script but more markedly in some contexts toward lexicon as well—is a noticeable feature of a "Hinduizing" India. However, the implicit Islamization of Urdu is a historical puzzle that has been normalized into becoming obvious. I seek to uncover the historical context of the emergence of this tragically consequential historical misunderstanding. But the story of Urdu in "new India" is incomplete without also incorporating the paradoxically pervasive presence of Urdu, the deep longing for Urdu and its tonalities, its emotional nuances and resonances, in our popular culture.