bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LEVEL OF USE OF LEMNA PERPUSILLA IN FEEDING ON SEED GROWTH CARP (CYPRINUS CARPIO)
Authors: Sinaga Daniel
Published: June 2024

Biaya produksi pakan merupakan biaya terbesar yang dikeluarkan pembudidaya ikan. Ikan mas (Cyprinus carpio) cukup digemari di masyarakat karna rasa dagingnya yang enak dan hargany yang cukup terjangkau. Pemeliharaan benih ikan mas memerlukan biaya yang tergolong banyak jika pakan yang digunakan 100 % menggunakan pakan buatan pabrik. Perlu dicari pakan tambahkan yang kandungan proteinnya dapat mengurangi penggunaan pakan komersil. Pakan buatan yang dibutuhkan yaitu pakan yang memiliki kandungan nutrien yang tinggi, mudah ditemukan di alam, dan ketersediaanya banyak terdapat di alam. Salah satu bahan baku pakan yang berasal dari tanaman air dapat digunakan sebagai pakan tambahan yaitu Lemna perpusilla. Jenis tanaman air ini bisa digunakan dan memiliki potensi sebagai sumber protein pakan alternatif pada ikan mas yaitu Tanaman air jenis Lemna perpusilla.  Penelitian ini dilaksanakan mulai bulan Juni sampai Juli 2023 di UPR Amphibi Batang Toru. Metode Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) 5 (lima) perlakuan dan 3 (tiga) ulangan dengan dosis pemberian Lemna perpusilla 0% sebagai kontrol, dilanjutkan dengan pemberian Lemna perpusilla 10%, 20%,30% dan 40%. Hasil akhir penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penambahan Lemna perpusilla paling optimal dan efesien pada pakan sebesar 40% menunjukkan pengaruh secara signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ikan mas
POTENTIAL USE OF FENNEL (FOENICULUM VULGARE) AS FISH IMMUNOSTIMULANT: ARTICLE REVIEW
Authors: Affandi Rangga Idris , Diniariwisan Damai
Published: June 2024

Perkembangan sistem budidaya ikan dari tradisional ke intensif memiliki potensi terhadap peningkatan pencemaran lingkungan dan permasalahan lain seperti munculnya penyakit. Manajemen kesehatan ikan yang dapat diterapkan dalam mengendalikan serangan penyakit salah satunya dengan melakukan tindakan pencegahan penyakit ikan melalui pemberian imunostimulan. Sumber imunostimulan alami dapat berasal dari tanaman. Kandungan dalam tanaman alami dapat menjadi imunostimulan bagi ikan, salah satunya adalah tanaman adas (Foeniculum vulgare). Adas umumnya diketahui sebagai bahan baku pembuatan jamu pahitan yang memiliki banyak manfaat untuk tubuh manusia karena kandungannya. Oleh karena itu tujuan dari penelitian studi literatur (literature review) ini adalah agar dapat memberikan gambaran yang jelas mengenai potensi dari tanaman adas sebagai imunostimulan pada ikan. Metode yang digunakan yaitu systematic literature review dengan tahapan mengambil data di pustaka, lalu dilanjutkan dengan membaca, mencatat, dan mengolah bahan penelitian dari artikel hasil penelitian tentang potensi tanaman adas sebagai imunostimulan pada ikan. Hasilnya diketahui bahwa tanaman adas memiliki berbagai kandungan senyawa bioaktif dengan kandungan terbesarnya adalah flavonoid yang dapat digunakan sebagai imunostimulan pada budidaya ikan. Tanaman adas sangat berpotensi untuk dilakukan pengembangan penelitian lebih lanjut dalam upaya untuk menjadikan bahan tersebut sebagai imunostimulan pada budidaya ikan dengan skala besar.
Pengaruh Penambahan Senyawa Bioaktif dari Alga Cokelat (Sargassum sp.) Pada Pakan Terhadap Performa Pertumbuhan Benih Ikan Patin Siam (Pangasius hypopthalmus)
Authors: Nurkholifah Adinda , Pratiwy Fittrie Meyllianawaty , Herman Roffi Grandiosa , Iskandar Iskandar
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dan menentukan dosis penambahan ekstrak Sargassum sp. yang optimal pada pakan terhadap performa pertumbuhan benih ikan patin siam. Hasil analisis ANOVA, penambahan senyawa bioaktif dari ekstrak Sargassum sp. berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap performa pertumbuhan ikan (Fhit>Ftab). Penambahan ekstrak Sargassum sp. pada pakan dengan dosis 20 g/kg memberikan pengaruh terhadap peningkatan performa pertumbuhan benih ikan patin siam yang lebih optimal dari perlakuan lain (0 g/kg, 10g/kg, 15 g/kg), ditunjukan dengan peningkatan nilai persentase pertumbuhan panjang mutlak (6,7 cm), bobot mutlak (114,33 g), SGR (2,85%), FCR (1,05%), EPP (95%), IHS (0,51%), dan SR (100%). Nilai kualitas air selama pemeliharaan ikan berada pada kisaran optimum meliputi suhu (26-28°C), pH (6,2-7,6), dan DO (5,3-7 mg/L).
SEGURANÇA INTERNACIONAL E CRIMINALIDADE ORGANIZADA NA AMAZÔNIA BRASILEIRA
Authors: Almeida Junior João Cauby de
Published: June 2024

Este trabalho tem por objetivo discorrer acerca de ameaças que permeiam a Amazônia brasileira, de natureza transnacional, representadas por organizações criminosas que apresentam dinâmicas particulares de atuação nesse território e que não se atêm a fronteiras físicas ou soberanias, dentro do
mosaico plurinacional amazônico. E fenômenos como mudanças climáticas e criminalidade organizada transnacional demonstram essa relativização das noções de soberania e fronteira, na medida em que nelas parecem não encontrar limitações físicas ou jurídicas.
A PERIFERIA DE BELÉM SOB VIGILÂNCIA E CONTROLE: O NARCOTRÁFICO POR UMA PERSPECTIVA MILICIANA
Authors: Couto Aiala Colares de Oliveira
Published: June 2024

A análise da atuação das milícias nos espaços periféricos de Belém tornou-se um desafio metodológico e, ao mesmo tempo, teórico, em termos de definição de um objeto de investigação. Em princípio, pareceu ser outro tipo de organização criminosa em ação, já que as poucas literaturas
existentes sobre a atuação de grupos milicianos no Brasil destacam uma diferença desse grupo em relação ao narcotráfico, em que as duas atividades do crime organizado rivalizam e disputam o controle do território. A origem das milícias em cidades como o Rio de Janeiro, por exemplo, se destaca pela expulsão de traficantes das favelas cariocas por milicianos que passam a ocupar o seu lugar.
Os conteúdos no ensino de ciências: uma análise das atividades experimentais em livro do professor
Authors: Lira Cynthia Gomes de , Silva Clecio Souto da
Published: June 2024

Esse livro apresenta uma analise dos conteúdos de ensino presentes nas atividades experimentais em livro do professor pertencente ao Projeto Sabiah (2015-2016), fruto de uma parceria entre a Secretaria de Educação do Recife e empresa privada, que, além de livros didáticos do professor e do aluno, ofereceu kits com materiais para realização de experimentos e formação de professores para utilização dos mesmos em aulas de ciências do Ensino Fundamental. Trata-se e uma pesquisa qualitativa, cuja análise é orientada pela Análise do Conteúdo proposta por Laurence Bardin. Utilizamos as seguintes categorias para os conteúdos: conceitual, procedimental e atitudinal, prevalecendo, majoritariamente, aquelas conceituais.
Interest of middle school students toward life and earth sciences
Authors: Boukayoua Zakaria , Bennis Nezha , Elachqar Abdelrhani , Kaddari Fatiha
Published: June 2024

Despite the importance accorded to life and earth sciences (LES) in the Moroccan curriculum, the unsatisfactory results achieved by middle school students in assessments are a cause for concern. Exploring their interest in this school subject seems essential, given its importance in stimulating their learning and success. Thus, this study aims to examine the interest of students in LES and the effect of gender, and grades obtained in LES on their interest to this school subject. The researchers used a questionnaire for data collection. Factor structure analysis revealed a 19-item questionnaire distributed into four dimensions: feeling, value, knowledge, and re-engagement. This questionnaire was administered to a sample of 970 Moroccan students in the third year of middle school. The results show that these students had a positive but low interest in LES. The participants demonstrated moderate levels of feeling, value, and knowledge associated with this school subject, but their re-engagement with it was low. In addition, the results reveal significant differences in interest in LES and its dimensions in favor of females and students with high grades. In conclusion, this study suggests the need to adopt appropriate measures to enhance Moroccan students’ interest in LES.
Unlocking numerical sense: An in-depth analysis of teaching practices among mathematics teachers in primary schools
Authors: Alibraheim Essa A. , Alkhaldi Wasaif A.
Published: June 2024

Mathematics teachers face significant challenges in developing number sense among students. This study investigates the teaching practices of Saudi Arabian primary school mathematics teachers for fourth-grade female students. Using a descriptive-analytical approach and validated observation cards, the study sampled 20 teachers and analyzed data through statistical measures. Results revealed teaching practice levels as low in planning, moderate in implementation, and high in evaluation, with overall moderate effectiveness. No significant differences were found based on teaching experience, academic degree, class size, training programs, or teaching load. The study recommends the Saudi Ministry of Education enhance teaching practices via targeted professional development and suggests future research on instructional methods across different educational levels and the use of digital tools.
An examination of educators’ approaches and strategies when facilitating field study science observations
Authors: Dean Steph N. , Jones Devan A.
Published: June 2024

The untapped potential of field study science is not being fully recognized or explored within the United States despite the recorded benefits of outdoor learning within K-12 settings. This research study contributes to the broader understanding of the affordances of field study science as an essential component of science education by investigating the approaches teachers adopt when facilitating scientific observations in an outdoor setting as well as specific strategies that support implementation. Engaging in qualitative content analysis allowed us to consider the descriptive concepts represented within K-12 teachers’ narratives as we determined patterns within the transcript documents. Seven themes were developed from the analysis of participants’ interviews, highlighting teachers’ approaches and specific strategies for supporting students as they participated in field study science observations. Understanding these effective practices can shed light on both the theoretical and practical ways that teachers can implement outdoor science observations within a formal school setting.
O Programa Saúde na Escola (PSE) no estado de Pernambuco
Authors: Souza Wellington Lins de , Menezes Vilde Gomes de , Santos Thiago Rodrigo Fernandes da Silva
Published: June 2024

O texto aborda a temática das políticas intersetoriais de Educação e Saúde, destacando as ações desenvolvidas no âmbito do Programa Saúde na Escola (PSE) no estado de Pernambuco. Por meio de pesquisa documental e de campo, tendo a entrevista semiestruturada como instrumento de coleta de dados e a análise semântica como técnica de categorização destes, foram escolhidos sujeitos diretamente envolvidos na efetivação de tal política, oriundos de 14 municípios pernambucanos, como amostra representativa. Os resultados apresentaram que o setor da Educação é solapado nas ações do PSE em Pernambuco, quando do delineamento das ações no contexto do chão da escola. Conclui-se que a falta de dados sobre a implementação e avaliação do Programa, por parte das secretarias municipais de Educação, prejudica o acompanhamento da efetividade do mesmo. Por fim, são apresentados caminhos para superação dos problemas decorrentes da má implementação do PSE enquanto política pública intersetorial que tange à Educação.
Self-Defense and the Surround in Finally Got the News (1970)
Authors: Williams Travis
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Drums and DRUM, percussion and organization: these are prominent motifs in Finally Got the News (1970), the documentary that chronicles the activities of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers and their struggle against the exploitative labor practices of the Big Three automakers in late 1960s Detroit. One hears the drums immediately in Finally Got the News , playing over a montage of images that trace the history of exploitation and oppression of Black workers in the United States from the plantation to the factory floor. While Finally Got the News explicates the calculable dimensions of the history of racial capitalism in Detroit, positioning the DRUM and the League at the intersection of revolutionary Black nationalism and revolutionary Marxism, the beat of the drums during the film's opening montage signals another dimension of resistance against or over which these intersecting trajectories of social struggle play out, one that defines the limit of the dialectical narrativization of resistance and progress articulated in the film. Drawing on the work of Fred Moten and Stefano Harney, this essay argues that the beat of the goblet drums in the film's opening montage signals the presence of the blackness that surrounds the structures of racial capitalism in US-American society. It is against this backdrop, the essay argues, that Finally Got the News improvises and stages its own political intervention.
Part VII–Critiquing Africas/Diasporas: Intersecting Dialogues—In Conversation with Claire Diao, Leyla Bouzid, Mati Diop, and Cornélia Glele
Authors: Gbadamassi Falila
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Journalist/film critic Falila Gbadamassi, in conversation with several film practitioners and activists, discovers the myriad interests, concerns, and burning issues that propel their desire to plunge into this vast cinematic landscape. Franco-Burkinabe film journalist, programmer, and activist Claire Diao explores the role that cinema plays as a link between her two cultures. Franco-Tunisian Leyla Bouzid, talks about her film A Tale of Love and Desire (2021, Tunisia) in the context of her own lived experiences, to have a double culture and at the same time have a kind of distance, to be able to question these identities and interrogate representations of it. Franco-Senegalese Mati Diop's relationship to cinema is intertwined with her Africanity. At the same time that her films pay homage to the generation of her uncle Djibril Diop Mambety and her father Wasis Diop, she continues her cinematic journey in her own way, using the tools of her generation. Beninese film organizer and consultant Cornélia Glele navigates behind the scenes with The Woman King (dir. Gina Prince-Bythewood, 2022, United States and Benin) team as she teaches the actresses the fundamentals of the Fon language of the "Agodjiés" of Benin.
China’s Economic, Military, Science and Technological Emergence in International Politics: Implications for United States’ Hegemony
Authors: Blessing Asuquo-Ekpo
Published: June 2024

This study examined China’s emergence in international politics using the economic, military, science and technological pointers and its implications for United States’ hegemony. This topic was of interest because the struggle by states to assume the position of global political headman ship has been a constant decimal in international relations history. The contemporary international system elevates the United States as the triumphant superpower. The continued growth of China’s economy and the current modernization and buildup of its military has become a source of open concern for some scholars and statesmen both in the west and in the regions adjacent to China. The increasing influence of China in international affairs and her gradual move towards great power status have caused anxiety to the extent that how to deal with China is the puzzle of this new millennium. The questions that were of interest included; To what extent does China’s economic expansion, military modernization programme and advancement in science and technology threaten US hegemony in the International system? Neorealism theory was adopted for this study because its basic concepts of anarchy, structure, capability, distribution of power, polarity and national interest boosted the analytical strength of this study and enhanced understanding of the subject matter. In seeking answers to the questions raised, the study adopted the documentary research method and trend research design. Data was sourced from mainly secondary sources and analysed through a survey of the documents collected. Findings revealed that beside the aspect of China’s military modernization, its economic expansion and advancement in science and technology poses a real threat to US hegemony in those areas. It was recommended that both countries should increase investment in the other and also that a dialogue-based approach should be adopted to help each country consider how best to maximize cooperation whilst minimizing tension and conflict.
Nescafé coffee caused changes in hematological parameters of alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
Authors: Nonso Odikpo  , Francis Oguwike  , Cornelius Nwozor  , Onyekachukwu Oguekwe  , Kosisochukwu Ifemenam  , Henry Enwelum  , Okechukwu Peter Nwabuokei
Published: June 2024

This study investigated the effect of Nescafe coffee on the haematological parameters in alloxan-induced diabetic male Wistar rats. Thirty male Wistar rats of body weight between 150 and 260 g were used for the study. They were divided randomly into five groups of six rats each. The 24 rats in groups 2, 3, 4, and 5 were alloxanized with 120 mg/kg of alloxan (intraperitoneally) and were confirmed diabetic before the commencement of the experiment. Group 1 rats (control) received feed and water, group 2 (diabetic rats) received 1.5 ml of 0.9% normal saline, group 3 received 500 mg/kg of Nescafe coffee extract, group 4 received 800 mg/kg of Nescafe coffee extract, while group 5 received 5 mg/kg of glibenclamide. After 28 days of experiment, the animals were sacrificed and blood samples were collected from the rats via cardiac puncture for haematological tests. Fasting blood glucose level was determined weekly via tail puncture using a glucometer and readings were recorded. The result for RBC showed a significant decrease (P < 0.05) in groups 2 and 4 compared to group 5. PCV result showed a significant decrease (P < 0.05) in group 4 compared to group 5. The MCH and MCHC result showed a significant increase (P < 0.001) in group 3, compared with group 5.There was also a significant decrease (P < 0.001) in group 2, group 4 and group 5, compared with group 1 (control). The haemoglobin, MCV, WBC count, lymphocyte, neutrophil, monocyte counts, MPV, and ESR, result showed no significant difference (P > 0.05) in all other groups when compared with group 1 and group 5. There was a significant decrease (P < 0.05) in the platelet count of the animals in groups 2 and 4 when compared with the control group. Furthermore, a significant decrease (P < 0.001) was noted in the eosinophil count and basophil count (P < 0.01) of the animals in groups 3, 4, and 5 when compared to the control group. On the contrary, a significant increase (P < 0.001) was noted in the eosinophil count and basophil count (P < 0.01) of the animals in group 2 when compared to group 5. In conclusion, the results showed that Nescafe coffee (especially when consumed in high quantity) significantly decreased some of the blood parameters of the diabetic animals.
Gendered aspiration among rural youths in agriculture: Implications for food security in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Ogheneovo OWIGHO  , Tina Ewomazino AKENI  , Onyinye Stella  , ONWUMERE-IDOLOR  , Ezekiel Ovoh EROMEDOGHENE  , Evelyn Emamuzo EKPERI
Published: June 2024

This research investigates gendered aspirations among rural youths in agriculture and examines their implications for food security in Delta State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted to compose a sample focusing on understanding the distinct aspirations of male and female youths in the agricultural sector. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 200 respondents and interview conducted for this study. Data generated from the study were processed and analyzed with percentages of their educational qualifications and age groups, and the hypothesis was tested with t-test statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The research reveals nuanced differences in the aspirations of male and female rural youths, shedding light on factors influencing their aspirations in agriculture, such as educational level, age group, access to resources, and societal expectations. Findings indicate that 61.50% majority were female while 38.50% were male. At the same time, both gender express a keen interest in contributing to the agricultural sector. There are significant differences between young men and women as young women expressed more aspirations in agriculture than young men, directly impacting food security as inequality of young men and women's participation and involvement will affect availability and access to food. Based on these findings, it was recommended that Delta State government should promote the active involvement of young men and women in leadership roles within agricultural organizations and decision-making processes; this can contribute to more inclusive policies and strategies that address the gendered aspects of agricultural aspirations.
Gesund werden mit EMDR
Authors: Richter Anna-Konstantina
Published: June 2024

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) ist eine zugelassene und erwiesenermaßen effektive Methode zur Behandlung der Posttraumatischen Belastungsstörung. Die Stimulationsmethode hilft, die Folgen belastender Erlebnisse zu verarbeiten und Traumasymptome durch Augenbewegungen zu reduzieren. Anna-Konstantina Richter erklärt Patient*innen, was eine Posttraumatische Belastungsstörung ist und wie eine Behandlung mit EMDR sogar bei komplex traumatisierten Personen erfolgen kann. Sie beschreibt verschiedene EMDR-Behandlungsmöglichkeiten, die auch bei dissoziativen Symptomen greifen, und erläutert, wie eine Rückfallprophylaxe aussehen kann. Die Hilfestellung bei der Therapeut*innensuche und die Vorbereitung während der Wartezeit runden das Buch ab.
Grundzüge einer Genetischen Psychologie
Authors: Rank Otto
Published: June 2024

Otto Rank entwirft in Grundzüge einer Genetischen Psychologie ein dynamisches Modell kindlicher Entwicklung von der Zeit vor der Geburt bis zur Erwachsenenreife. Dabei betont er in Abgrenzung zu seinem Lehrer Sigmund Freud die Bedeutung der frühen Mutter-Kind-Beziehung für den Aufbau von Ich-Struktur und nimmt so auch spätere theoretische Entwicklungen in den psychoanalytischen Objektbeziehungen vorweg. Einen besonderen Stellenwert für die Persönlichkeitsentwicklung misst Rank im zweiten Teil dieses Buchs der menschlichen Kreativität bei: Nimmt in der Kindheit die Identifizierung mit den Eltern eine dominierende Stellung ein, kann es in der Pubertät zu schöpferischen Entwürfen der eigenen Lebensentwicklung kommen. Diese Betonung des Kreativen und Schöpferischen macht Rank zu einem wichtigen Impulsgeber für die Humanistische Psychotherapie.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Mengenai Pemilahan Sampah dan Pengolahan Sampah Organik Menjadi Pupuk Kompos
Authors: Aryantiningsih Dwi Sapta , Fitriani Iyang Maisi , Novita Rita , Parlin Winda , Safitri Feby Eka
Published: June 2024

Permasalahan sampah masih belum teratasi dengan baik. Di Indonesia sampah berasal dari rumah tangga. Setiap aktifitas manusia pasti akan menghasilkan sampah.  Jika sampah tidak dikelola dengan baik akan menimbulkan kerusakan pada lingkungan dan gangguan kesehatan. Sampah bisa menjadi tempat pembiakan lalat yang dapat mendorong penularan infeksi penyakit mulai dari diare sampai pada gangguan pernafasan, menurunkan kualitas lingkungan dan mengganggu estetika lingkungan. Pengelolaan sampah menjadi tanggungjawab bersama, Rendahnya pengetahuan masyarakat tentang jenis sampah dan cara pengelolaan sampah akan   merusak   lingkungan disekitarnya, terutama sampah hasil kegiatan rumah tangga.  Untukmengatasi   masalah   ini, diperlukankerjasama antara pemerintah, lembaga pendidikan dan Masyarakat dalam memberikan edukasi lingkungan yang komprehensif sehingga meningkatkan kualitas kehidupan masyarakat dimasa depan. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Desa Pangkalan Baru, Kecamatan Siak Hulu, Kabupaten Kampar. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untukmeningkatkan pengetahua masyarakat tentang jenis sampah dan bagaimana pengelolaan sampah organik menjadi pupuk kompos. Diharapkan dengan kegiatan ini. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal 19 Maret 2024 di Balai Desa Pangkalan Baru. Hasil kegiatan ini adalah pemahaman masyarakat mengenai pemilahan sampah akan meningkat dan masyarakat mampu untuk membuat pupuk kompos secara mandiri dari sampah organik yang ada di sekitar.
Penyuluhan Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja dalam Upaya Pencegahan Stunting
Authors: Siti Haniyah  , Ikit Netra Wirakhmi  , Arni Nur Rahmawati  , Wasis Eko Kurniawan
Published: June 2024

Remaja menjadi fokus perhatian penting dalam pembangunan Nasional. Program Prioritas Nasional BKKBN memiliki kontribusi terhadap Peningkatan Kesehatan Ibu Anak, KB dan Kesehatan Reproduksi, dengan fokus strategi salah satunya adalah peningkatan pengetahuan dan akses layanan kesehatan reproduksi bagi remaja. Masalah kesehatan reproduksi pada remaja berkaitan erat dengan perilaku remaja yang berisiko, diantaranya yaitu melakukan hubungan seksual pranikah. Survei SDKI Tahun 2017 menunjukkan 8% pria dan 1% wanita yang pernah melakukan hubungan seksual saat pacaran. Salah satu upaya yang bisa dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja yaitu dengan pemberian penyuluhan. Terdapat berbagai macam media penyuluhan seperti televisi, video bergambar, dan media cetak. Media yang paling diminati yaitu buku saku dan leaflet. Berdasarkan pengamatan yang dilakukan, siswa SMP masih terdapat siswa yang belum tahu tentang bahaya seks bebas. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara dengan 10 siswa di SMP Gunung Jati Kembaran, para siswa belum pernah mendapatkan penyuluhan mengenai Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja dan belum tahu apa bahaya seks bebas.  Program penerapan Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa mengenai Kesehatan Reproduksi. Kegiatan pengabdian dilaksanakan pada hari Rabu, 15 Maret 2023 di SMP Gunung Jati Kembaran dengan dihadiri 30 siswa kelas 7, dan 8 di SMP Gunung Jati Kembaran. Setelah dilakukan penyuluhan didapatkan pengetahuan responden yang meningkat sebesar 75%, tetap/tidak berubah sejumlah 25%, dan tidak ada responden yang mengalami penurunan pengetahuan.
Pengembangan Usaha Singkong Sebagai Jajanan Sehat di Kampar Riau
Authors: Syafriani  , Nia Aprilla  , Dwi Viora
Published: June 2024

Ubi kayu (Singkong) merupakan salah satu tanaman jenis umbi-umbian yang dapat dengan mudah dijumpai di lahan masyarakat, terutama dipedesaan. Cara menanam ubi kayu ini tergolong lebih mudah jika dibandingkan dengan Padi atau Jagung. Singkong juga memiliki kandungan pati yang tinggi sebagai sumber karbohidrat, Kandungan gizi yang terdapat didalam singkong merupakan sumber energi yang kaya karbohidrat namun miskin akan protein. Antioksidan yang terdapat didalam singkong dapat untuk melindungi tubuh dari efek dari radikal bebas, mencegah penyakit jantung.  Antioksidan yang terdapat didalam singkong diperoleh dari kandungan vitamin C, vitamin A dan beta-karoten didalam nya. Oleh karena itu singkong sangat bagus untuk dikonsumsi sebagai pengganti makanan pokok. Kampar merupakan daerah daratan rendah yang banyak petani mengusahakan tanaman ubi kayu untuk memenuhi permintaan akan umbi-umbian. Untuk mengatasi permintaan pasar akan ubi kayu yang begitu tinggi dapat kita lakukan dengan berbagai cemilan sehat seperti getuk, tujin dan kerupuk ubi kayu. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk menggali ide-ide inovatif, meningkatkan kreatifitas, menanamkan jiwa berwirausaha, melatih mental dan mengajarkan untuk bekerja keras dan bertanggung jawab. Ada beberapa kendala yang dihadapi mitra yaitu (1) Keterbatasan modal. (2) Rendahnya motivasi untuk wirausaha dengan bahan pokok singkong. (3) Tidak adanya keanekaragaman produk olahan singkong. (4) Tidak adanya kemasan dan pemasaran singkong
PKM Olahan Bayam dalam Upaya Peningkatan Imunologi pada Anak-Anak di Desa Muara Danau
Authors: Afiah  , Syafriani  , Dwi Viora
Published: June 2024

Terdapat beberapa varietas bayam, antara lain bayam hijau biasa, bayam merah, bayam kakap, bayam duri, dan bayam Kotok atau bayam Tanah. Jenis bayam yang sering dibudidayakan adalah Amaranthus tricolor dan Amaranthus hybridus. Tujuan untuk kegiatan ini adalah untuk membantu petani bayam untuk berinovasi dalam melestarikan kreasi makanan dalam berbahan bayam dalam upaya peningkatan imunologi pada anak-anak di desa muara danau. Kreasi pengolahan makanan berbahan utama bayam ini diharapkan bisa meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan tentang membuat beberapa olahan makanan dari bayam menjadi makanan yang enak dan memilki nilai jual guna meningkatkan perekonomian petani bayam, meningkatkan pendampingan mitra produk-produk makanan olahan bayam dengan memperhatikan kualitas dan kuantitas olahan makanan. Kendala yang dihadapi petani bayam ini adalah minimnya partisipasi dan inovasi masyarakat serta pengetahuan masyarakat dalam cara melestarikan dan memelihara tanaman bayam, sehingga tanaman ini sulit dikembangkan di daerah kita.  Kegiatan yang akan dilakukan pada Program Kemitraan Masyarakat ini ada beberapa upaya pengembangan yaitu: 1. Memberikan motivasi kepada petani bayam untuk berwirausaha. 2. Pelatihan / praktek pengolahan makanan dari bayam karena banyak sekali produk makanan yang bisa dibuat dari bayam seperti keripik bayam, nugget bayam dan stik bayam. 3. Packing / pengemasan produk hingga siap di jual. 4. Strategi penjualan dengan menjual hasil pengolahan dari bayam yang berupa makanan ke masyarakat sekitar atau bisa langsung ke pasar tradisional di Kabupaten Kampar atau bisa membuka akun media sosial khusus menjual hasil makanan dari bayam tersebut.
Edukasi “GEMINSU”(Gemar Minum Susu) untuk Kesehatan Gigi Mulut di Masa Pertumbuhan
Authors: Pertami Sawitri Dwi Indah , Asmarani Yolanda Kartika , Irawan Rudi , Muga Ige Frameski Radila , Wardhana Raden Aditya Wisnu
Published: June 2024

The main problem of oral health in childhood is caries. Dental caries is caused by multifactorial factors including the host (tooth), substrate (food), microorganisms (bacteria) and time. Milk is a source of animal nutrition that is rich in calcium. Calcium plays an important role in the formation of dental hard tissue, making it more resistant to erosion and dental caries. By educating children at elementary school age to 'geminsu' love to drink milk can help children improve their ability to maintain oral health. This community service activity was carried out on students in grades 1-6 at SDN Lirboyo 1 Kediri City through several stages, namely pretest questionnaires, 'geminsu' education for oral health in infancy, posttest, door prize distribution, milk distribution, drinking milk together and group photos. The results of this community service showed that the percentage of knowledge about fond of drinking milk is important for oral health in infancy before education increased from 54% to 80%. The results of this service can be concluded that education on drinking milk can increase students' knowledge and awareness of the importance of milk for oral health during growth.
Comparative Effects of Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Treatment via Different Routes on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury
Authors: Xu Xiuling , Wu Feifei , Zhang Qiang , Xu Shasha , Ying Xunxun , Fang Xiaohong , Pan Ruolang , Jin Yang
Published: June 2024

Background: Although umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (UCMSC) infusion has been proposed as a promising strategy for the treatment of acute lung injury (ALI), the parameters of UCMSC transplantation, such as infusion routes and doses, need to be further optimized. Methods: In this study, we compared the therapeutic effects of UCMSCs transplanted via intravenous injection and intratracheal instillation on lipopolysaccharide-induced ALI using a rat model. Following transplantation, levels of inflammatory factors in serum; neutrophils, total white blood cells, and lymphocytes in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF); and lung damage levels were analyzed. Results: The results indicated that UCMSCs administered via both intravenous and intratracheal routes were effective in alleviating ALI, as determined by analyses of arterial blood gas, lung histopathology, BALF contents, and levels of inflammatory factors. Comparatively, the intratracheal instillation of UCMSCs was found to result in lower levels of lymphocytes and total proteins in BALF, whereas greater reductions in the serum levels of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin 1β (IL-1β) were detected in rats receiving intravenously injected stem cells. Conclusions: Our findings in this study provide convincing evidence to indicate the efficacy of UCMSC therapy in the treatment of ALI mediated via different delivery routes, thereby providing a reliable theoretical basis for further clinical studies. Moreover, these findings imply that the effects obtained using the two assessed delivery routes for UCMSC transplantation are mediated via different mechanisms, which could be attributable to different cellular or molecular targets.
Metastatic bone disease – epidemiology, characteristics, and diagnostic possibilities
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Veterans’ Memorial Teaching Hospital in Łódź, Medical University of Łódź, Łódź, Poland, Kanak Michał , Żaba Ziemowit ,   Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Independent Public Healthcare Facility, Puławy, Poland, Ciechanowicz Dawid ,   Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Musculoskeletal Oncology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland, Pawluś Natalia ,   Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Veterans’ Memorial Teaching Hospital in Łódź, Medical University of Łódź, Łódź, Poland, Lesman Jędrzej ,   Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Veterans’ Memorial Teaching Hospital in Łódź, Medical University of Łódź, Łódź, Poland, Dożlaski Marcin ,   Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Veterans’ Memorial Teaching Hospital in Łódź, Medical University of Łódź, Łódź, Poland
Published: June 2024

Metastatic bone disease (MBD) is a common problem among patients with malignant tumors. Bone tissue is the third most frequent site of metastasis, following the lungs and liver. The risk of bone metastases increases with the duration of the cancer disease. Early diagnosis should be implemented when a patient with malignant tumors reports symptoms such as bone pain, joint mobility disorders, or neurological symptoms. Attention should also be drawn to abnormalities in laboratory tests – elevated calcium levels in serum (hypercalcemia). In the case of fractures in atypical locations or occurring after low-energy trauma, oncological disease should be included in the differential diagnosis. The first-line imaging studies include X-rays and computed tomography. Magnetic resonance imaging is recommended in cases of diagnostic uncertainty or changes in the axial skeleton. Additionally, scintigraphy allows for determining the nature of the lesion and oncological staging (assessment of the number of metastatic lesions to the bones). Hybrid studies are also used, characterized by the best sensitivity and specificity parameters. If dealing with a tumor of unknown origin, the most important diagnostic step is biopsy, which should be performed by an experienced clinician at a bone cancer treatment center. The authors of the publication hope that the review presented below will help expand knowledge about MBD, optimize its diagnostic process, and improve medical care in Poland for patients with metastatic bone disease.
Empathic concern and personal distress, two facets of empathy, have opposing relations to prosocial behavior: A 63-country study
Authors: Israelashvili Jacob , Sun Rui , Chen Chia-Wen , Sauter Disa
Published: June 2024

In everyday life, empathy is a powerful driver of prosocial behavior, yet research to date has yielded weak and inconsistent evidence for this relationship. Here we investigate a potential explanation for this paradox, by testing whether two different facets of empathy differentially relate to prosocial behavior. Specifically, we examined empathic concern and personal distress in relation to prosocial behavior by studying ecologically validprosocial behaviors in 24,407 participants from 63 countries. As predicted, we found that stronger feelings of concern were associated with more prosociality, while more intense feelings of personal distress were associated with less prosocial behavior. Moreover, these associations were consistent across diverse cultural contexts. This set of results point to a complex relationship between empathy and prosocial behavior, with implications for interventions targeting prosociality. In particular, the findings underscore the importanceof fostering empathic concern while managing personal distress to promote prosocial behavior during times of stress.
A Tale of Two Scripts: Applying The Principle of Least Complexity to Simplified and Traditional Chinese
Authors: Hemelstrand Shawn , Inoue Tomohiro
Published: June 2024

Is there a relationship between the frequency of characters and their respective complexity? This hypothesis, which we may call the Principle of Least Complexity, was recently tested across a number of scripts across the world (Koshevoy et al., 2023). However, this hypothesis has not yet been comprehensively tested on the Chinese language. Because Chinese also varies in complexity both within and between scripts (simplified versus traditional), it is important to determine to what degree the overall relationship varies within and between Chinese scripts. In this article, we first report an initial exploratory analysis on Cantonese frequency data which spawned our investigation of this question. Then we discuss a confirmatory analysis on an additional dataset composed of simplified characters. Finally, we followed up with another exploratory analysis comparing Mandarin and Cantonese frequencies. Across all three analyses, the outcome was clear, as the association between complexity and frequency was negative across contexts. However, the association, while statistically significant, was very weak. Moreover, the differences in associations with respect to scripts and spoken languages were negligible. The findings lend credit to the Principle of Least Complexity as a factor in Chinese, but diminish its standing with respect to its practical significance in reading research.
Uma revisão da literatura de estudos empíricos de filantropia: oito mecanismos que levam as pessoas a doar
Authors: de Andrade Vergueiro João Paulo , Bekkers Rene , Wiepking Pamala
Published: June 2024

Os autores apresentam uma visão geral da literatura acadêmica sobre doações, baseados em uma revisão da literatura de mais de 500 artigos. Eles estruturam a análise em torno da questão central de porque as pessoas doam dinheiro para organizações sem fins lucrativos. Eles identificam oito mecanismos como as forças mais importantes que impulsionam as doações filantrópicas: (1) percepção da necessidade; (2) pedidos; (3) custos e benefícios; (4) altruísmo; (5) reputação; (6) benefícios psicológicos; (7) valores; (8) eficácia. Esses mecanismos podem fornecer uma estrutura teórica básica para pesquisas futuras que expliquem as doações filantrópicas.
Speech Enhancement
Authors: Needhi Jeyadev , G Ram Prasath , K Mohamed Riffath , S Manokar
Published: June 2024

Speech disfluencies encompass a wide array of interruptions and irregularities that can disrupt the natural flow of spoken language. These disruptions manifest in various forms, including silent pauses, prolongations, repetitions of words, and the insertion of hesitation markers like "um" and "uh." Such interruptions pose significant challenges in effective communication, particularly for fast-paced speakers who may encounter difficulties in articulating their thoughts seamlessly. This paper explores the detection and elimination of speech disfluencies to enhance communication clarity and fluency. By leveraging advanced machine learning techniques, specifically Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), and incorporating strategic pauses, we aim to improve the overall quality of spoken content. Our approach includes comprehensive feature extraction from audio signals, training of CNN models on labeled datasets, and rigorous performance analysis. The proposed system meticulously analyzes input audio to identify and remove disfluencies, ensuring the resulting output maintains a natural and fluent flow. Through this method, we aim to contribute to more effective and engaging interactions in various communication contexts.
Mitigating Microbial Artifacts in Laboratory Research of H2 Energy Geo-storage
Authors: Aftab Adnan , Salgar-Chaparro Silvia , Xie Quan , Saeedi Ali , Sarmadivaleh Mohammad
Published: June 2024

Today our energy sectors are focusing on the marathon of CO2 cut and coherently require progress in energy transition schemes to meet the UN climate change challenge and achieve a zero-emission target. Among these schemes, radioactive disposal, CO2, NH3, and H2 geological storage are promising options for fixing anthropogenic waste, greenhouse gases and storing green energy in the depleted oil/gas reservoirs, deep saline aquifers, and salt caverns. Consequently, this could be achieved through rigorous research and development (R&D) projects involving laboratory-scale experiments. Despite the ubiquity of microorganisms in various environments, their potential impact on laboratory studies in fields outside of the biological sciences is not well established. In particular, their presence in research related to new energy technologies, such as hydrogen storage, poses a significant risk to experimental integrity. Microorganisms can consume hydrogen and other substances, leading to potentially misleading results. This oversight can have profound implications, especially when studying geological formations where microbial contamination might alter the properties and behaviours of reservoir rocks. Thus, it is crucial to incorporate sterile controls in experiments to accurately assess the influence of independent variables and to discern the specific effects of microbial presence. The effect of ultraviolet (UV), autoclave, oven heating, ethanol 75%, ethanol 95%, and gamma irradiation for cleaning microorganisms in the sand were investigated Interestingly, our experimental results revealed that gamma irradiation and autoclave heating are the most vibrant options for extinguishing microorganisms from the surface of the rock and saying no to the risk of experimental error in future work reflecting geological storage applications.
Critical transition in barrier islands’ dune ecosystem and the sudden loss of barrier’s resilience
Authors: Ramakrishnan Kiran , Rinaldo Tobia , Rodriguez-Iturbe Ignacio , Duran Vinent Orencio
Published: June 2024

Barrier islands cover a large fraction of US coasts and support unique ecosystems and coastal infrastructure. The 'barrier' function of a barrier island depends on coastal dunes that can prevent storm flooding and widespread ecosystem loss. Furthermore, dune-less barriers are more susceptible to breaching and potential drowning under sea level rise. Here we study the transition from richly-vegetated barriers with mature dunes ('high' state) to dune-less barren barriers ('barren' state) using data from a representative set of barrier islands in Virginia, US. We find that these two states are possible stable solutions of a non-linear stochastic dynamics characterized by a tipping point at which barriers with elevation around beach berms experience a critical transition into a permanently barren state. Our results suggest that frequently-flooded dune-less barren islands are a natural endpoint of barrier's evolution under sea level rise (SLR).
An Exploratory Graphical Analysis of the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale Pre- and Post-Treatment using Pooled Antidepressant Trial Secondary Data
Authors: Byrne David , GHOSHAL ARUN , Boland Fiona , Brannick Susan , Carney Robert M. , Cuijpers Pim , Dima Alexandra , Freedland Kenneth , Guerin Suzanne , Hevey David , Kathuria Bishember , McDarby Vincent , Wallace Emma Rebecca , Doyle Frank
Published: June 2024

BackgroundThe 10-item Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) is a commonly used measure of depression in antidepressant clinical trials. Numerous studies have adopted classical test theory perspectives to assess the psychometric properties of this scale, finding generally positive results. However, its network configural structure and stability is unexplored across different time-points and treatment groups.AimsTo assess the network structure and stability of the MADRS in clinical settings at baseline (pre-treatment) and outcome (post-treatment), and to determine a configurally invariant and stable model across time-points and treatment groups (placebo and intervention).MethodIndividual participant data for 6,962 participants from 15 clinical trials was obtained from the data repository Vivli.org. Exploratory Graphical Analysis (EGA) was used to identify empirical models pre-treatment (baseline) and post-treatment (8-week outcome [4-12 week bracket]). Bootstrapping techniques were applied to obtain revised models in line with minimum item and dimension stability thresholds. Finalised models were determined in relation to the optimally performing revised model to pursue configural invariance.ResultsEmpirical models presented with performance issues at baseline and for the placebo group at outcome. An abbreviated 8-item single-community model was found to be stable and configurally invariant across time-points and treatment groups. Symptoms such as low mood and lassitude showed most centrality across all models.ConclusionsAn 8-item one-community variant of the MADRS may provide optimal performance when conducting network analyses of antidepressant clinical trial outcomes. Findings suggest that interventions targeting low mood and lassitude symptoms might be most efficacious in treating depression among clinical trial participants.
Modeling the Link between the Plausibility of Statements and the Truth Effect
Authors: Aktepe Semih Can , Heck Daniel W.
Published: June 2024

People judge repeated statements as more true than new ones. This repetition-based truth effect is a robust phenomenon when statements are ambiguous. However, previous studies provided conflicting evidence on whether repetition similarly affects truth judgments for plausible and implausible statements. Given the lack of a formal theory explaining the interaction between repetition and plausibility on the truth effect, it is important to develop a model specifying the assumptions regarding this phenomenon. In this study, we propose a Bayesian model that formalizes the simulation-based model by Fazio, Rand, and Pennycook (2019; Psychonomic Bulletin & Review). The model specifies how repetition and plausibility jointly influence the truth effect in light of nonlinear transformations of binary truth judgments. We test our model in a reanalysis of experimental data from two previous studies by computing Bayes factors for four competing model variants. Our findings indicate that, while the truth effect is usually larger for ambiguous than for highly implausible or plausible statements on the probability scale, it can simultaneously be constant for all statements on the probit scale. Hence, the interaction between repetition and plausibility may be explained by a constant additive effect of repetition on a latent probit scale.