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Preserving the Feitao Ritual in an Era of Globalization: The Heritage Ecology of Maonan Ethnic Minority in Modern China
Authors:   Music Department, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia., Liu Yixing , Wei Chow Ow
Published: March 2024

This article examines the dynamics of the Feitao ritual, a traditional practice of the Maonan ethnic minority, within the broader context of globalization and heritagization in China. It addresses the challenge of preserving the cultural identity and memory of ethnic minorities amidst economic development imperatives, a dilemma common to many late-developing countries. By focusing on transforming the Feitao ritual from a communal practice to a performative spectacle, this study unravels the intricate process of heritage ecology within minority rituals. Utilizing a combination of ethnological fieldwork and interviews, this article explores the perceptions and approaches toward the post-heritagization of the ritual among the Maonan community members and policymakers. It also emphasizes on the evolution of the ritual into a significant tourist attraction, showcasing the performative transformation of religious practices by an ethnic minority in China. The central argument of this article is that this ritual is formed in ecological interactions; it also symbolizes a self-defense for the rights and a pursuit of recognition for a minority group. It has been a vital medium for the Maonan people to construct and uphold a positive self-perception. This study endorses a faith-aware and community memory-focused approach to preserve the cultural heritage of ethnic minorities. The authors contend that this approach is essential to safeguard the cultural memory and identity of minorities in developing countries like China against the homogenizing forces brought by globalization in China.
Relacja człowiek-zwierzę w poemacie "Cynegetica" Faliskusa na marginesie tradycji antycznych polowań
Authors: Gryksa-Pająk Edyta
Published: March 2024

The aim of this article is to describe the relations between man and animals (man and horse and man and dog) in antiquity. Particular emphasis will be placed on the care given to animals involved in hunting. It was described by Grattius Faliscus in his poem entitled Cynegetica, which is a valuable collection of advice and interesting facts about ancient hunting expeditions.
Formação inicial em Educação Física
Authors: Castro Pedro Henrique Zubcich Caiado de , Cruz Giseli Barreto da
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo objetivou investigar as concepções e práticas de ensino que orientam a docência de professores formadores de um curso de licenciatura em Educação Física. A entrevista foi escolhida enquanto procedimento metodológico para compreensão das contribuições dos quatro professores formadores participantes. Os resultados apresentam convergências entre os relatos dos docentes e uma proposta formativa voltada à construção de conhecimentos e práticas alinhadas ao ambiente escolar. Em conclusão, observou-se que, apesar das contradições curriculares, os movimentos em prol de uma formação voltada à escola apareceram de forma contundente nos relatos construídos nessa pesquisa.
Beyond Conventional Therapies: Molecular Dynamics of Alzheimer's
Treatment through CLOCK/BMAL1 Interactions
Authors: Haskologlu Ismail Celil , Erdag Emine , Sehirli Ahmet Ozer , Uludag Orhan , Abacioglu Nurettin
Published: March 2024

Background:

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) represents a neurodegenerative disorder characterized
by cognitive and behavioral impairments significantly hindering social and occupational
functioning. Melatonin, a hormone pivotal in regulating the body's intrinsic circadian rhythm, also
acts as a catalyst in the breakdown of beta-amyloid deposits, offering a promising therapeutic approach
for AD. The upregulation of Brain and Muscle ARNT-Like 1 (Bmal1) gene expression, stimulated
by melatonin, emerges as a potential contributor to AD intervention. Current pharmacological
interventions, such as FDA-approved cholinesterase inhibitors and the recently authorized
monoclonal antibody, Lecanemab, are utilized in AD management. However, the connection between
these medications and Bmal1 remains insufficiently explored.

Objective:

This study aims to investigate the molecular effects of FDA-endorsed drugs on the
CLOCK: Bmal1 dimer. Furthermore, considering the interactions between melatonin and Bmal1,
this research explores the potential synergistic efficacy of combining these pharmaceutical agents
with melatonin for AD treatment.

Methods:

Using molecular docking and MM/PBSA methodologies, this research determines the
binding affinities of drugs within the Bmal1 binding site, constructing interaction profiles.

Results:

The findings reveal that, among FDA-approved drugs, galanthamine and donepezil demonstrate
notably similar binding energy values to melatonin, interacting within the Bmal1 binding
site through analogous amino acid residues and functional groups.

Conclusion:

A novel therapeutic approach emerges, suggesting the combination of melatonin
with Lecanemab as a monoclonal antibody therapy. Importantly, prior research has not explored
the effects of FDA-approved drugs on Bmal1 expression or their potential for synergistic effects.
Exploring Squalene's Impact on Epidermal Thickening and Collagen
Production: Molecular Docking Insights
Authors: Safaei Mohsen , Goodarzi Arash , Noori Fariba , Farmani Ahmad Reza , Kouhpayeh Seyed Amin , Abpeikar Zahra
Published: March 2024

Background::

Aging is a progressive deterioration characterized by the gradual buildup
of physiological alterations as time passes. The aging phenomenon encompasses various interconnected
systems within the body, such as the skin, bones, cartilage, and hair.

Objective and Methods:

In this study, based on the appropriate properties of squalene, including
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin repair properties, a molecular docking study was designed
for the drug squalene and proteins related to the dermis and epidermis pathway and collagen
production (including Col3A1, Col1A2, FBN1, Decorin, and HAS2).

Results and Discussion::

The docking results indicated that the interaction of squalene with hyaluronan
synthetase 2 (HAS2) possessed the highest negative binding free energy value of -10.90
KCal/mol, followed by decorin with a value of -9.99 KCal/mol. Also, the inhibition constant values
of squalene- HAS2 and squalene-decorin complexes were equal to 1.61 and 7.51 μM, respectively.
It has been stated that decorin (as a small proteoglycan) and HAS2 are involved in controlling
the assembly of skin fibrils and the biosynthesis of glucosaminoglycans, respectively.

Conclusion::

Considering that proteoglycans and glucosaminoglycans play a role in the skin aging
process, squalene may be used as an anti-aging agent to induce these pathways and for different
purposes. Squalene may be used as a potential agent alone or in combination with other
compounds in tissue engineering scaffolds for cosmetic, anti-aging, wound healing, and tissue
repair applications.
Microwave-assisted Green Synthetic Approach towards Water Dispersible Luminescent PVP-coated Tb3+ and Ce3+/Tb3+-doped KZnF3 Nanocrystals
Authors: Sarkar Shyam
Published: March 2024

Background:

Perovskite fluoride nanomaterials are an interesting research topic in material science due to their exciting properties like high-temperature superconductivity, magnetic behaviour, piezoelectric behaviour, etc. Doping of lanthanide ions into the perovskite fluoride nanomaterials makes them more promising as they have applications from biological label-ling to multicolor optical devices.

Objective:

This study aimed to carry out the synthesis of perovskite KZnF3 nanocrystals in an eco-friendly environment with the help of a microwave-assisted route in a shorter reaction time and at low temperatures. Moreover, it aimed to make the nanocrystals water dispersible, illuminating brighter photoluminescence, which was achieved by coating nanocrystals surface with poly(N-vi-nyl-2-pyrrolidone) and doping of different lanthanide ions (Ln= Tb3+ and Ce3+/Tb3+) respectively, into the KZnF3 nanocrystals matrix.

Methods:

The synthesis of nanocrystals was performed in an environment-friendly microwave-assisted way and under green conditions. For example, in the preparation of Tb3+(5mol%)-doped KZnF3 nanocrystals, 0.95 mmol of Zn(NO3)2 and 0.05 mmol of Tb(NO3)3 were dissolved in 8 mL of distilled water. Then, an 8 mL aqueous solution of KF (3 mmol) was added to it. The entire mixture was stirred well for 15 minutes. About 60 mg of PVP was added to the mixture and stirred for another 15 minutes. Then, a microwave reaction vessel was made by transferring the final reaction mixture into it and kept under microwave irradiation at 90°C temperature for 15 minutes. Finally, the product was cooled to room temperature and collected by centrifugation.

Results:

Both Tb3+(5mol%)-doped and Ce3+(15mol%)/Tb3+(5mol%) co-doped KZnF3 nanocrystals exhibit very strong green photoluminescence. The structural and optical properties of as-obtained nanocrystals were characterized by PXRD, field emission scanning electron microscopy, Fourier infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and photoluminescence spectra.

Conclusion:

The nanocrystals with uniform cubical morphology having ~60 nm sizes were successfully synthesized. The high photoluminescence efficiency, together with the water dispersibility of the nanocrystals, makes the material useful in many fields of optical devices and offers several biological applications. Moreover, this method could be used to make other lanthanide-doped perovskite fluoride nanocrystals.
O Valor das Competências Interculturais nas Equipas das Agências Europeias Descentralizadas
Authors: Ramos Natália , Cabaço João José Silva
Published: March 2024

We have spent two years in a global pandemic scenario that caused millions of deaths, social problems, and devastated economies. Moreover, suddenly, almost immediately after, we find ourselves in a war-like situation in Europe, which threatens us all. However, it has been the decentralized European Agencies that, with their thousands of employees and collaborators working tirelessly, have supported and influenced political decisions directly affecting over 750 million inhabitants in Europe in areas such as health, security, economy, refugee protection, science, and education, among many others. These Agencies represent daily realities of multiculturalism and great diversity of nationalities and cultures. These organizations are characterised by significant cultural and ethnic diversity. Professionals in these Agencies should possess heightened cultural sensitivity and awareness, developing intercultural competencies for better performance. We are constantly blasted with ideas and expressions related to tolerance, peace, human rights, anti-racism, and equal opportunities, among many others related to multiculturalism and the core missions of these agencies. However, we also witness daily the other side of violence and multicultural conflict through various manifestations of prejudice, stereotypes, intolerance, racism, xenophobia, marginalization, exploitation, and social exclusion. Despite being "officially" banned from various services and public spaces, these issues continue to manifest themselves clearly and sometimes without any control. The objective of this article focuses on analysing different domains of intercultural competence and the perceptions and importance that professionals in these organizations attribute to it, where everyone must cooperate towards a common goal. Our research presents recent and original data on the research object, which is not directly described or studied within the European Agencies. It reveals and describes internal phenomena within these agencies regarding the components of intercultural competence. We can consider intercultural competence as a process of development and adaptation to multiple contexts within organizations. Dialogue, cooperation, communication, and problem solving are part of the daily routine in these organizations, where cultural diversity is a common ground. Hence, there is an opportunity to contribute to the further accommodation of best practices for intercultural communication and cooperation within and between organizations, enhancing intercultural sensitivity and awareness, and promoting intercultural competence within the European Agencies, where European and global scenarios are constantly changing.
A Influência do Género nas Perceções dos Residentes: Um Estudo Empírico sobre o Turismo Criativo
Authors: Scalabrini Elaine Cristina Borges , Remoaldo Paula Cristina
Published: March 2024

Residents' perceptions are a widely studied issue. However, there is still a gap regarding creative tourism, which has been presented as an alternative to more remote territories and/or with low territorial density. Gaps are still identified regarding gender differences and perceptions in creative events. In this context, this study aimed to identify the differences between genders regarding the residents' perceptions of the Encontrarte Festival in the municipality of Amares. To achieve this purpose, quantitative research was performed, using questionnaire surveys of 202 residents. The results highlighted that there are differences in the perceptions between men and women regarding the positive and negative environmental impacts. Women tend to perceive economic and environmental impacts more positively, while men perceive socio-cultural impacts more positively. Regarding negative environmental impacts, women are the most concerned. Based on the results it is possible to affirm the existence of differences in perceptions between genders. The data presented in this paper may serve as a basis for future research on this topic and is also an important reference for planners of creative destinations.
As Novas Formas de Tributação
Authors: Teixeira Glória , Carvalho Ana Sofia
Published: March 2024

The new forms of taxation appear as a result of new ways of thinking and operation, namely through a mature respect of human rights, elimination of discriminatory features of tax laws and better performance of tax administrations, direct result of new scientific and technologic developments. The new philosophical thinking of the XXI century starts to produce its effects, not only by the introduction of more adequate tax laws but also in the type of work and inspective processes used by tax administrations. Principles of neutrality, non-discrimination and simplicity prevail over the tradicional principles of equity (or income ability and related extreme progressivity application over employee and pension incomes) and residence (actual compass in the delimitation of the tax jurisdictional power of the states). Taxpayers demand tax laws more rational, both at personal and corporate income tax levels, but also at consumption and property tax levels. It is expected, as a result of the new philosophical tendencies that started to guide the XXI century, to end up with less taxes but with more fairer and simple taxes. Indeed, the purposes of the tax system are financial purposes, but also extrafiscal purposes (a fair distribution of income and wealth). Such extra-tax purposes include, inter alia, the implementation of the principles of neutrality and non-discrimination. For example, by verifying that women receive less than the other gender, and the state still manages to benefit from the tax burden of the most expensive products they consume, it is necessary to draw the attention of political leaders to the need for greater protection of women in unemployment and old age. In turn, corporate income tax should be seen not as a mere source of revenue collection, but as an instrument of economic growth, growth that can be enhanced with proposals such as the elimination of “derrama estadual” and the transformation of corporate income tax into a regressive tax, in order to encourage companies to be more profitable and efficient.
Perdidos nos Labirintos das Escolhas: (In)Decisões nas Sociedades Contemporâneas
Authors: Santos Paulo Jorge
Published: March 2024

Contemporary societies force individuals to make a growing number of choices in multiple areas of their existence, particularly in terms of consumption patterns or lifestyles. Decisions that in the past were strongly conditioned by external authorities, such as the State, the church, or the family, have now shifted to the individual sphere. This change in liquid societies, to use Zygmunt Bauman’s well-known expression, can be interpreted as an expansion of the sphere of human self-determination and freedom. However, as we will argue, based on studies in the field of psychology, the multiplication of choices and their concomitant decisions have led, in many circumstances, to anxiety and paralysis in the decision-making process, dissatisfaction with the options chosen, and even affect the individuals’ sense of ontological security. However, the way this negative impact is felt depends, at least in part, on aspects related to the psychological development of individuals, namely the experiences with parental figures at an early age. Furthermore, these experiences do not occur in a social vacuum. The specific contexts in which the most marginalized populations live are marked by higher levels of uncertainty, particularly in terms of employment and income. They play a relevant role in the increased difficulty in building psychological structures that help individuals deal successfully with the challenging tasks of contemporary social life, and especially with the choices they have to face.
Pressupostos Ontoepistemológicos da Grounded Theory
Authors: Braga José Luís
Published: March 2024

The present text will seek to frame the different approaches to the Grounded Theory (GT) methodology, in the onto-epistemological debate about the form and nature of reality and the substance of the relationship between the researcher and what can be known. Thus, this debate is founded on the need to know the nature of social entities, whether they are objective and thus possess a reality that is external to social actors or whether they are social constructions developed from the perceptions and actions of social actors. The belief that objective truth exists and that appropriate research methods are capable of providing correct and precise knowledge of what truth is has been the epistemological underpinning of Western science. In contemporary times, the terms "subjectivity" and "objectivity" are generally related to a perceiving subject (usually a person) and a perceived or unperceived object. The object is something that supposedly exists despite the subject's perception of it. In this way, objectivity is correlated with the notions of reality, truth and credibility. On the other hand, constructivism, as a thesis on the foundations of scientific knowledge is distinguished from objectivism which advocates that the researcher should employ the most successful methods of the natural sciences to investigate social science phenomena. Nevertheless, nowadays constructivism seems to have replaced objectivism as the dominant paradigm in sociology. The adoption of contrasting ontoepistemic assumptions may have been at the origin of the methodological dissensions that have shaken the restricted circle of researchers dedicated to the study and practice of GT. In fact, in the last four decades - after the publication of GT's founding text - transformations have occurred in the social sciences that the two founders, despite their divergences, could not have warned about
Competencia emocional del mando militar
Authors: Ortegón-Gómez Paola Katherine , Nossa-Ortiz Leonel
Published: March 2024

este capítulo evalúa las competencias individuales en la fase de mando de los alféreces de la Escuela Militar de Cadetes “General José María Córdova”, en cuanto a inteligencia emocional, mediante un instrumento tipo encuesta. Entre los resultados, se encuentra que, en la formación profesional de los alféreces en fase de mando, requisito fundamental con el cual se miden las habilidades construidas durante el proceso formativo, estos tienen dificultades en aspectos como relacionamiento, percepción de mando, ejercicio de autoridad, toma de decisiones, liderazgo y autocontrol emocional. Por ello, es necesario que en la Esmic se implementen estrategias y se definan aspectos calificables tendientes mantener el seguimiento psicológico en todos los niveles de formación con miras a fortalecer a los alumnos en liderazgo.
Transparencia en el Ejército Nacional de Colombia: herramienta para combatir la corrupción
Authors: López-Escobar Campo Elías , Nossa-Ortiz Leonel
Published: March 2024

este capítulo examina las prácticas de transparencia e integridad institucional en el Ejército Nacional de Colombia con miras a combatir la corrupción en la Fuerza. Para esto, se estudia la corrupción y la transparencia en la administración pública desde autores internacionales y nacionales y se analizan los efectos del programa de la Dirección de Aplicación de Normas de Transparencia del Ejército (DANTE). Entre los resultados, se encuentra que, aunque ha habido disminución de la corrupción, es perentorio seguir diseñando, ejecutando y complementando estrategias que permitan garantizar la transparencia en una institución que es garante de los derechos y libertades de los colombianos.
Dinamika Konflik Peran Ganda dan Psychological Distress pada Wanita Karir
Authors: Amellia Laudita Frida , Romadhani Rahmatika Kurnia
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana dinamika konflik peran ganda dan psychological distress yang terjadi pada wanita karir yang telah berkeluarga. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan desain fenomenologis. Empat subjek terlibat dalam penelitian ini. Metode pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi. Lokasi penelitian di Kabupaten Bantul. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) untuk mengetahui dinamika konflik peran ganda dan psychological distress, dampak, dan faktor-faktor yang dapat mengurangi kondisi tersebut. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah: 1) Proses terjadinya konflik peran ganda dilihat dari empat aspek, 2) Bentuk psychological distress yang terjadi berupa gejala depresi dan gejala kecemasan, 3) Dampak yang diakibatkan oleh kondisi tersebut meliputi dampak bagi individu yang bersangkutan, dampak bagi keluarga, dan dampak bagi pekerjaan, serta 4) Faktor-faktor yang dapat mengurangi terjadinya kondisi tersebut yaitu faktor internal dan faktor eksternal
Makna Cinta pada Pasangan yang Mendapatkan Kekerasan dalam Pacaran
Authors: Kumala Rizma
Published: March 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui makna cinta pada pasangan yang mendapatkan kekerasan dalam pacaran, serta alasan dari pasangan (korban kekerasan dalam pacaran) untuk tetap mempertahankan hubungannya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Subjek penelitian sebanyak 4 orang dengan rentang usia 20-23 tahun, berjenis kelamin perempuan, pernah mendapatkan kekerasan dalam pacaran, dan masih menjalin hubungan pacaran Pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa keempat subjek memaknai cinta secara berbeda-beda, ada yang mengartikan cinta sebagai perasaan kecewa, kebodohan-kebohongan, rasa suka sepenuhnya, dan perasaan rela berkorban. Alasan yang membuat subjek masih tetap mempertahankan hubungannya dipengaruhi oleh faktor internal dan faktor eksternal
Hubungan Kepribadian Tahan Banting (Hardiness) Dengan Manajemen Waktu Pada Mahasiswa
Authors: Salamah Ummu
Published: March 2024

Pandemi covid 19 membuat pembelajaran serba online sehingga para mahasiswa perlu mengelola waktu dan menyesuaikan dirinya dalam kondisi yang serba baru dan tidak menentu. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui adakah hubungan antara kepribadian tahan banting (hardiness) dengan manajemen waktu pada mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian korelasional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini merupakan 109 mahasiswa dengan metode accidental sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah skala kepribadian tahan banting (hardiness) dan skala manajemen. Instrumen disebar secara online dengan menggunakan Google Form. Uji hipotesis menggunakan Pearson product moment. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan positif antara kepribadian tahan banting (hardiness) dengan manajemen waktu secara signifikan dengan nilai korelasi sebesar r =0,684, artinya tingginya rendahnya skor kepribadian tahan banting (hardiness) berkaitan dengan tinggi rendahnya skor manajemen waktu dan/atau tinggi rendahnya skor manajemen waktu berkaitan dengan tinggi rendahnya skor kepribadian tahan banting (hardiness).
Kepuasan Kerja sebagai Determinan Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) pada Pekerja Paruh Waktu Coffee Shop
Authors: Aziz Lutfi Abdul , Kusmaryani Rosita Endang
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepuasan kerja terhadap organizational citizenship behavior pada pekerja paruh waktu coffee shop di Kota Purwokerto. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian korelasional kausal. Populasi penelitian ini adalah pekerja paruh waktu coffee shop di Kota Purwokerto. Sampel penelitian ini sejumlah 101 pekerja paruh waktu coffee shop di Kota Purwokerto. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan alat ukur berupa skala psikologis yang sudah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan untuk menguji hipotesis adalah regresi linear sederhana. Berdasarkan analisis data, hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa kepuasan kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap organizational citizenship behavior. Dibuktikan berdasarkan F hitung sebesar 119.677; dan nilai Sig. 0.0000.05. Nilai R Square sebesar 0.54 atau 54%. Sedangkan 46% sisanya dijelaskan oleh variabel lain di luar model peneltian ini.
Studi Kasus Konsep Diri Orang Dengan Gangguan Jiwa (ODGJ) Pasca Pasung
Authors: Nurhabsari Dini , Romadhani Rahmatika Kurnia
Published: March 2024

Pasung merupakan kegiatan pembatasan ruang gerak kepada seseorang secara paksa yang dapat dilakukan menggunakan dua bilah kayu kemudian dikunci dan dilakukan diruangan yang jauh dari keramaian. Pasung yang dilakukan berdampak negatif dan dapat mempengaruhi kondisi fisik maupun psikologis orang yang dipasung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui mengetahui bagaimana konsep diri yang dimiliki ODGJ pasca pasung.Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kulon Progo yang melibatkan sebanyak empat orang yaitu satu responden utama dan tiga responden pendukung. Sementara teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah IPA (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis) guna mengetahui dinamika konsep diri pada ODGJ pasca pasung. Hasil yang diperoleh pada penelitian ini meliputi: 1) Pemasungan tidak mengubah konsep diri SD sebelum dipasung namun justru menambah konsep diri baru, 2) pemasungan berdampak pada kondisi fisik dan psikologis, 3) Faktor yang mempengaruhi konsep diri SD berasal dari pengalaman dan respon lingkungan.
PENGARUH KOMBINASI EKSTRAK DAUN BAYAM MERAH (Amaranthus tricolor, L.) DAN BIJI KACANG POLONG (Pisum sativum, L.) TERHADAP STRUKTUR HISTOLOGI HATI, GINJAL DAN LAMBUNG TIKUS PUTIH BETINA (Rattus norvegicus)
Authors: Maisaroh Siti , Harjana Tri
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kombinasi ekstrak daun bayam merah (Amaranthus tricolor, L.) dan biji kacang polong (Pisum sativum, L.) terhadap struktur histologi hati, ginjal dan lambung tikus putih betina (Rattus norvegicus). Penelitian menggunakan tikus putih betina berumur 2 bulan dengan berat ±200gr sebanyak 20 ekor terbagi dalam empat kelompok yang terdiri atas 1 kelompok kontrol (P0) dan 3 kelompok perlakuan ekstrak (P1 25mg/kgBB bayam merah: 75mg/kgBB kacang polong, P2 50mg/kgBB bayam merah: 50mg/kgBB kacang polong, dan P3 75mg/kgBB bayam merah: 25mg/kgBB kacang polong). Setiap kandang terdiri 5 ekor tikus. Perlakuan dilakukan selama 21 hari. Data yang diamati berupa struktur histologi organ hati, ginjal dan lambung. Data kerusakan sel organ hati dan ginjal dianalisis menggunakan One Way Anova. Apabila terdapat pengaruh, dilanjutkan uji DMRT (Duncan’s Multiple Range Test). Data organ lambung dianalisis secara deskriptif mengenai kerusakan struktur lapisan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pemberian ekstrak kombinasi daun bayam merah (Amaranthus tricolor, L.) dan biji kacang polong (Pisum sativum, L.) : (1) berpengaruh nyata (P0,05) terhadap jumlah sel hati tahap piknosis dan karioreksis, tetapi berpengaruh tidak nyata (P0,05) pada lisis, (2) berpengaruh nyata (P0,05) terhadap jumlah sel ginjal tahap piknosis, tetapi berpengaruh tidak nyata (P0,05) pada karioreksis dan lisis, (3) pada struktur lambung tidak menunjukkan perbedaan dari kondisi normal.Kata kunci: Ekstrak, Bayam, Kacang, Piknosis, Karioreksis
STRUKTUR KOMUNITAS PLANKTON PADA MUSIM PENGHUJAN EMBUNG TIRTOAGUNG SLEMAN YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Aspiana Endah , Sudarsono Sudarsono
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui struktur komunitas plankton Embung Tirtoagung, kualitas fisika kimia perairan dan status ekosistem Embung Tirtoagung, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan di 5 stasiun dengan 2 ulangan dalam rentang waktu satu minggu. Air sampel yang telah tersaring kemudian dimasukkan dalam botol flakon dan dilakukan pengamatan di Laboratorium Biologi FMIPA UNY. Struktur komunitas plankton yang terdapat di Embung Tirtoagung terdiri dari 20 jenis plankton yang terdiri dari 12 jenis fitoplankton dan 8 jenis zoo plankton. Nilai keanekaragaman yang masuk dalam kategori sedang diikuti dengan dominasi rendah menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada spesies yang mendominasi. Kualitas air berdasarkan hasil uji fisikokimia masih memenuhi persyaratan baku mutu air kelas III. Berdasarkan analisis dan perhitungan struktur komunitas plankton, dapat diketahui bahwa status ekosistem Embung Tirtoagung termasuk dalam kategori perairan mesotrofik hingga eutrofik dengan tingkat temuan yang lebih tinggi dari filum Chlorophyta dibandingkan dengan kelompok fitoplankton lainnya. Kondisi perairan mesotrofik hingga eutrofik dipengaruhi oleh tingginya kadar nitrat dan fosfat.Kata kunci: Embung Tirtoagung, plankton, struktur komunitasThis study aims to determine the structure of the Tirtoagung Embung plankton community, the physical and chemical quality of the waters and the ecosystem status of the Tirtoagung Embung, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Sampling was carried out at 5 stations with 2 replications within one week. The filtered water sample was then put in a flakon bottle and observed at the Biology Laboratory of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNY. The plankton community structure in Embung Tirtoagung consists of 20 types of plankton consisting of 12 types of phytoplankton and 8 types of zooplankton. Diversity values that fall into the medium category followed by low dominance indicate that no species dominates. Water quality based on the results of physicochemical tests still meets the requirements of class III water quality standards. Based on the analysis and calculation of the plankton community structure, it can be seen that the ecosystem status of Tirtoagung Embung is included in the category of mesotrophic to eutrophic waters with a higher level of findings from the phylum Chlorophyta compared to other phytoplankton groups. Mesotrophic to eutrophic water conditions are influenced by high levels of nitrate and phosphate. Keywords: Embung Tirtoagung, plankton, community structure
Corpoica Guayuriba 9 :nueva variedad de soya para los ecosistemas del piedemonte llanero y los suelos mejorados de la altillanura plana
Authors: Tibocha Ardila Yuli Estephani , González Rodríguez Luis Alfonso , Caicedo Guerrero Samuel
Published: March 2024

Para fomentar el cultivo de soya en la Orinoquía, Corpoica contribuye al mejoramiento genético de la soya mediante el desarrollo de nuevas variedades que ofrezcan rendimiento y calidad superiores a las actuales. Por ello, como resultado de la investigación genética desarrollada entre los años 2006 y 2014, se identificó el genotipo L-189, nueva variedad vegetal de soya denominada Corpoica Guayuriba 9.
A new Group II alphabaculovirus isolated from Spodoptera ornithogalli
Authors: Barrera Gloria P. , Belaich Mariano N. , Ghiringhelli Pablo D. , Guevara Judith , Villamizar Laura
Published: March 2024

El gusano soldado de rayas amarillas es una polilla de la familia Noctuidae, común en Norte, Centro y Sudamérica, y en muchas islas del Caribe. Esta especie había sido reportada en muchos vegetales y otros cultivos incluyen sorgo, soja, remolacha azucarera y tabaco. Las larvas dañan las plantas principalmente por el consumo de follaje. S. ornithogalli puede atacar el cultivo de algodón alimentándose de hojas y estructuras orales. Aunque, en Colombia este insecto es considerada como una plaga secundaria en los cultivos de algodón, en los cultivos de algodón transgénico existe una mayor incidencia de larvas que en los cultivos convencionales. plantas. Además, S. ornithogalli es una de las especies noctuidas de importancia económica en el mundo ornamental cultivos de Colombia, principalmente en el municipio de Rionegro, departamento de Antioquia.
Parasitismo forzado de larvas de Rhynchophorus palmarum por la mosca Tachinidae Billaea claripalpis
Authors: Jackeline Jackeline , Lohr Bernhard
Published: March 2024

El Picudo Americano de las Palmas (PAP) Rhynchophorus palmarum L. (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) es la principal plaga de la palma de coco, además ataca un gran número de palmas cultivadas y silvestres. En cultivos de caña de azúcar se reporta como plaga secundaria. En Colombia, la mosca taquínida Billaea (Paratheresia) claripalpis (Diptera: Tachinidae) ha sido ampliamente usada en el control biológico del barrenador del tallo Diatraea saccharalis F. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) en caña de azúcar (Vargas y Posada, 2013). Estudios preliminares en el Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) demostraron un posible parasitismo de esta mosca hacia larvas de R. palmarum
Índices de crecimiento, desarrollo y comportamiento fitosanitario de 7 materiales evaluados en campos clonales en Colombia
Authors: Tapiero Anibal L , Guevara Yudy Alejandra , Hernandez Marcela
Published: March 2024

En el ámbito mundial se dispone de un gran número de clones de caucho (Hevea brasiliensis), desarrollados con diferente especificidad regional. En ausencia de riesgo al Mal Suramericano de las Hojas (SALB) en Asia, el Rubber Research Institute of Malasia (RRIM), el Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII), el Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka (RRSL), han desarrollado clones con alta producción de látex, aunque susceptibles a Pseudocercospora ulei (previamente Microcyclus ulei). En América, el Instituto Agronómico do Norte (IAN) y la Ford Motor Company (FX) han desarrollado clones con resistencia a algunas razas de P. ulei (GONÇALVES et al., 1997); en tanto que la Comissão Executiva de Planejamento da Lavoura Cacaueira - CEPLAC se ha orientado al desarrollo de clones con estructuras de copa apropiadas para sistemas agroforestales cacao o café (BONADIE et al., 2012). También, en convenio con el Centre de Cooperation Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - CIRAD de Francia, la empresa Michelin ®, se ha enfocado a la evaluación de clones con resistencia durable al SALB, como los de las series CDC y FDR procedentes de la Firestone en Guatemala y Liberia (GARCÍA et al., 2004). De otra parte, el Instituto Agronómico de Campinas – IAC ha generado clones de interés para Colombia, como IAC 35, IAC 40, IAC 301, IAC 302 que junto con los clones de las series 400 y 500 han mostrado tolerancia a Colletotrichum spp. y P. ulei y buen desarrollo fenotípico en el estado de Sao Paulo. La selección por adaptación de clones en Colombia es aún incipiente, con información fragmentaria relativa al desempeño de las series IAN, FX, RRIM, AVROS, GT y PB en algunos ambientes regionales. Con la reciente ampliación del área de siembra restringida a la utilización de muy pocos clones (MINISTERIO de AGRICULTURA y DESARROLLO RURAL, 2016) hicieron necesario ampliar la evaluación de nuevos clones, cuya productividad se destaque sobre la de los utilizados actualmente y que presenten resistencia a la incidencia de las enfermedades más limitantes.
Cadena de uchuva : anexo 5
Authors: Betancourt Vasquez Mónica , Flórez Martínez Diego Hernando
Published: March 2024

El presente documento se preparó con el fin de proveer información básica sobre el desempeño de la cadena productiva, sus vínculos con la orientación de la ciencia, la tecnología y la innovación y las demandas del sector sobre conocimiento técnico, para superar problemas productivos, mejorar la competitividad, la sostenibilidad, aprovechar oportunidades de mercado, potenciar capacidades y focalizar la inversión pública. Esta información se consolidó a través del proceso de revisión y ajuste de la Agenda Dinámica Nacional de Investigación, Desarrollo Tecnológico e Innovación (Agenda I+D+i), como insumo para orientar las estrategias del PECTIA
Telehealth Education in Allied Health Care and Nursing: Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey of Student’s Perceived Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Experience (Preprint)
Authors: Rettinger Lena , Putz Peter , Aichinger Lea , Javorszky Susanne Maria , Widhalm Klaus , Ertelt-Bach Veronika , Huber Andreas , Sargis Sevan , Maul Lukas , Radinger Oliver , Werner Franz , Kuhn Sebastian
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the growing relevance of telehealth in health care. Assessing health care and nursing students’ telehealth competencies is crucial for its successful integration into education and practice.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to assess students’ perceived telehealth knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences. In addition, we aimed to examine students’ preferences for telehealth content and teaching methods within their curricula.

METHODS

We conducted a cross-sectional web-based study in May 2022. A project-specific questionnaire, developed and refined through iterative feedback and face-validity testing, addressed topics such as demographics, personal perceptions, and professional experience with telehealth and solicited input on potential telehealth course content. Statistical analyses were conducted on surveys with at least a 50% completion rate, including descriptive statistics of categorical variables, graphical representation of results, and Kruskal Wallis tests for central tendencies in subgroup analyses.

RESULTS

A total of 261 students from 7 bachelor’s and 4 master’s health care and nursing programs participated in the study. Most students expressed interest in telehealth (180/261, 69% very or rather interested) and recognized its importance in their education (215/261, 82.4% very or rather important). However, most participants reported limited knowledge of telehealth applications concerning their profession (only 7/261, 2.7% stated profound knowledge) and limited active telehealth experience with various telehealth applications (between 18/261, 6.9% and 63/261, 24.1%). Statistically significant differences were found between study programs regarding telehealth interest (P=.005), knowledge (P<.001), perceived importance in education (P<.001), and perceived relevance after the pandemic (P=.004). Practical training with devices, software, and apps and telehealth case examples with various patient groups were perceived as most important for integration in future curricula. Most students preferred both interdisciplinary and program-specific courses.

CONCLUSIONS

This study emphasizes the need to integrate telehealth into health care education curricula, as students state positive telehealth attitudes but seem to be not adequately prepared for its implementation. To optimally prepare future health professionals for the increasing role of telehealth in practice, the results of this study can be considered when designing telehealth curricula.
Association between cholesterol and blood pressure examination in Sampangan, Semarang City: a preliminary study
Authors: Christyana To Lidwina Prillya Indra , Riwanto Ignatius , Sebong Perigrinus H , Sutanto Eviana Budiartanti , Ernestia Henrita , Tjitradinata Cynthia , Kristanti Alberta Widya
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study aims to determine the baseline prevalence and association between blood pressure and cholesterol examination.

Method: This preliminary study used a cross-sectional design to analyze the secondary blood pressure and cholesterol levels data in the Sampangan sub-district, Semarang City. The total sampling technique covered those enrolled in the metabolic syndrome screening from January to April 2023. The logistic regression test was used in data analysis.

Results: 58 respondents took blood pressure checks, while only 40 had cholesterol checks. The probability of males getting changes in cholesterol levels was higher than that of females (OR = 8.69; p-value = 0.01). However, neither (female nor male) had a significant relationship, and there was no difference in the chances of changes in blood pressure (OR = 1.43; p = 0.72). Respondents above 60 years had a significant association with changes in blood pressure compared to those under 60 years (OR = 0.09; p = 0.007).

Conclusion: This study revealed males of a certain age experience higher changes in cholesterol levels compared to females. People over 60 years old tend to have higher blood pressure compared to those under 60 years old. These findings propose an outreach strategy for health screening for patients with limited mobility, transportation access, and finances for routine checkups at public or government healthcare facilities.
Cold chain evaluation of the immunization program in Primary Health Centers in 2022
Authors: Isworo Adi , Kiswoyo Pramono Giri , Suharsono
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The major challenges of vaccination programs are associated with the vaccine cold chain management in primary health centers that must be evaluated. This paper discusses how vaccine cold chain management can address the challenges of vaccination programs in primary health centers. Specifically, it examines how the vaccine chain is managed.

Methods: The design of this observational study was cross-sectional. Evaluations assessed in this study include input aspects, output aspects, process aspects, and outcome aspects of vaccine chain management. Observation methods and direct interviews with the evaluated vaccine chain staff collected primary data.

Results: Management of the vaccine chain has been carried out properly with the support of human resources or immunization personnel who are in accordance with their competence, based on research results, the management staff are diploma graduates in nursing and midwifery. The defrosting process is carried out for a certain period, as well as using vaccine carriers and ice flasks, which are still good for vaccine distribution. It is very important to pay attention to the supply of the number and type of vaccines for the next month's needs at the public health center.

Conclusion: The three key factors that guide the vaccine cold chain are educated vaccine control staff, vaccine storage, and delivery equipment, and efficient vaccine control procedures.
Customer Satisfaction with Community Pharmacy Services and Its Determinant in Indonesia: A Cross-sectional Survey
Authors: Yuliani Rizka Prita , Muin Fathul , Farrukh Muhammad Junaid , Pribadi Prasojo
Published: March 2024

Background: Assessing customer satisfaction and its determinants are important for evaluating the quality of pharmaceutical services and identifying areas for improvement.Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the level of customer satisfaction and identify key factors associated with it.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 pharmacies located in Yogyakarta, Surakarta, and Magelang cities, involving a total of 1,200 customers. Data was collected using a validated patient satisfaction questionnaire from previous study and analyzed using SPSS 20 software. It was interviewed questionnaire that consists of three domains: sociodemographic characteristics, patient satisfaction, and opinions on service improvement in the community pharmacies. The inclusion criteria were customer who received services at community pharmacies between July and August 2021. Customers who were sick and unable to participate in an interview were eliminated from the study.  Results: The average overall satisfaction score obtained was 3.46 (SD ±0.34). The average customer satisfaction scores were as follows: facilities (3.92 ± 0.45), waiting time (3.76 ± 0.59), medicine stocks (3.54 ± 0.61), staff availability (3.25 ± 0.53), and counseling hours (3.18 ± 0.54).Conclusion: Overall, customers are quite satisfied with the community pharmacy services. There is a relationship between age, residence, education level, type of medicine, payment method, and experience in using pharmacy with customer satisfaction level. Community pharmacists should prioritize improving service quality by focusing on enhancing customer counseling and pharmacists’ skills in communication.
A Study on the Influence of Language Learning Strategies on Academic Adaptability among Chinese International Students: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Authors: Bei Zhu , Chen Zhao
Published: March 2024

This article aims to conduct research from a cross-cultural perspective, combining literature reviews from domestic and international sources, field surveys, and quantitative analysis to explore the impact of language learning strategies on the academic adaptation of foreign students in China. It is found that there is a correlation between language learning strategies and the academic adaptation ability of foreign students, providing a research foundation for understanding the challenges in their academic life and proposing suggestions to promote their academic adaptation ability.
SCHOOL CLIMATE AND PART-TIME TEACHERS’ JOB SATISFACTION: A STUDY INVOLVING A TALIS SAMPLE FROM SERBIA
Authors: Živković Predrag , Ristanović Dušan , Stojanović Biljana
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to determine part-time teachers’ attitudes (based on a sample of respondents from the Republic of Serbia) (N=727) about school climate and job satisfaction; it also aimed to examine the nature, level, and intensity of the connection between these two complex variables. To examine such attitudes, we used several questionnaires on school climate and job satisfaction extracted from the Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS), 2013. Based on the instrument we utilised, the school climate could be categorised and studied as a two-component dimension reflecting two aspects of part-time teachers’ school life: general school issues, and issues related to students’ needs and well-being. We concluded that there is a significant correlation between part-time teachers’ school climate and job satisfaction. School climate explains 27% of the job satisfaction variance, indicating the importance of the observed regression relationship.