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On Love and Learning: Reflections of a white professor "teaching" black adult students
Authors: Clemans Shantih E
Published: April 2024

Most broadly, this essay is my mission, as a white teacher, to examine my teaching process as a way to understand and improve my work with students, particularly black adult students.Â  Throughout these pages, I show examples of my teaching journal as well as examples of student reading reflections during a semester of teaching Cultural Competency in Human Services to a class of mostly black, African American and Caribbean American adult students, pursuing undergraduate degrees in Human Services. Â These excerpts combined with my thinking, questioning, and wondering in response to these examples, I begin a conversation about race, racism, power and privilege, identity and history, topics that are often unspoken or invisible for faculty specifically, but not exclusively, white faculty. Social justice is an ongoing process for both educators and students. Nelson and Witte write that, â€œcritical reflection must be part of any social justice actionâ€ (2017, 16).Â  In this example, I show that and critical reflection is an essential first step for Â social justice to begin in a class of adult learners.Â  In this essay, I take a close look at my assumptions, ideas, feelings and questions specific to the themes of the course. Â We learn about each other through conversations about everyday, ordinary topics: holidays, family, loves, favorite foods, politics, sports, poetry.Â  Small, intimate conversations beginning with openness and wonder spark learning about another person and lay the groundwork for a social justice process. Learning about myself allowed me to be open and curious to learn about my students. This openness paved the way for a relationship based on compassion, interest and care.Â  Finally, my intention to is to share this teaching example in order to create a model of sorts that can be replicated or adapted by other teachers working with similar groups of adult learners.
Book Review
Authors: Osei-Tutu Araba A. Z.
Published: April 2024

This is a Review of Nobody:Casualties of Americaâ€™s War on the Vulnerable from Ferguson to Flint and Beyond.
Chinese Facilitators’ Transformative Learning in a Community-Based SEL Study
Authors: Liu Xiangyan
Published: April 2024

This qualitative study focuses on three female facilitators and their narratives of participating in a community-based social and emotional learning (SEL) study in China. A combination of communities of practice and critical feminist pedagogy is used as theoretical framework. Narrative inquiry is applied to portray and make sense of each facilitator’s transformative learning experience. The dialogical space that is created by the study allows them to bring in their personal experiences and assists them in critically examining voice and silence in the current trend of SEL in China. The narratives provide a critical lens to re-examine the localization of Eurocentric SEL frameworks in the Chinese context as well as empower individual educators to become agents of change for social transformation. This study suggests an alternative framework based on interpreting social and emotional meanings in the local context to offer insights and critiques to the SEL global movement.
Historic and Contemporary Influences on Reading the Bible with the Poor: Liberation Theology and Poor People's Movements
Authors: Williams Jessica , Biniecki Susan M. Yelich
Published: April 2024

Reading the Bible with the Poor is a methodology of biblical study rooted in liberation theology and hermeneutics.   Leaders within the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival are utilizing this methodology as a tool for organizing the movement to end poverty.  This paper will explore the literature of the Reading the Bible with the Poor methodology with emphasis on the influences from contextual biblical study and liberation theology, especially in South Africa and Latin America, as well as social movements of the poor and dispossessed in the United States.  Additionally, the paper will include reflections from one author, who is a practitioner of this methodology of biblical reading, on its use as an emancipatory adult education program within the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. The analysis and reflections can inform other adult education movements rooted in struggles for liberation and revolutionary critical pedagogy.
Gutierrez’s Concepts of Individualism and Equality as Related to Similar Concepts of Karl Marx and John Dewey
Authors: Zacharakis Jeffrey
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this research is to explore and analyze liberation theology as defined by GustavoGutierrez in relation to the concepts of equality and individualism in the social and educationaltheories of Karl Marx and John Dewey. These three iconic theorists wrote about educationalreform and reconstruction in response to the social conditions in their respective eras, andachieved notoriety based not only on their own writings but also upon the proliferation ofinterpretations and analyses of their writing by both their critics and followers. Marxistsociology is incorporated directly into Gutierrez’s work and as well influenced Dewey’s earlyanalyses. Gutierrez envisioned equality where members within a community assumeresponsibility for each other. Only in community, according to Gutierrez, are individuals strongenough to withstand the inequality, injustice, and exploitation by others.
Expect the Unexpected: (Re)Defining the landscape of equity work during COVID-19
Authors: Wright Fields Christina , Kelly Mary
Published: April 2024

No matter where we look, most higher education institutions have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Many of these institutions offer or require a diversity course, where students engage in critical discourse and reflection about issues of equity, privilege, and oppression.  In Spring 2020, we were challenged with (re)defining a diversity in education course from onsite to online. Data from two course assignments were collected to understand in what ways did student language around social justice shift onsite versus online. The findings indicate that a change in the learning environment did not impact students’ social justice language and students were able to make connections between social justice or equity issues and the global pandemic. The students became more vulnerable and willing to share their experiences and perspectives surrounding the global pandemic and especially the impact it had on their previous K-12 education, higher education, and future careers.
Challenges of Co-Teaching: Reflections on Social Justice Pedagogy in Prison
Authors: Russell Vincent
Published: April 2024

Co-teaching and critical pedagogy appear to be complementary approaches because of their emphases on collaboration and addressing issues of power inequality. However, my experience co-teaching a 10-week public speaking and creative writing workshop for prisoners while trying to advance social justice was fraught with challenges that were exacerbated by the carceral context in which co-teaching and critical pedagogy were incorporated. This essay provides an autoethnographic account of several tensions related to the promotion of transparency about teaching practices, student agency to shape the learning experience, and critiques of power. The paper concludes by offering practical recommendations that other prison pedagogues working in prisons can consider before incorporating co-teaching into their praxis.
Whose poverty is it? An Autoethnography
Authors: Brion Corinne
Published: April 2024

When I first met my husband, he told me, “I have nothing, I do not have money or many possessions.” When he said he had nothing, he literally meant it: no savings, no house, no bank account, no retirement plans, and a job that hardly paid for one meal a day. His most precious possessions were a bicycle and the toolbox he used as a mechanic. He lived with his mom, sister, and two nieces in a one-bedroom self-contained unit they rented. In this autoethnography, I write about my epiphany that stemmed from being married to a Ghanaian man who lived in poverty as we consider it in the West.  I use a community cultural wealth model to tell about my transformation related to my understanding of poverty.
In the Shadow of the Great White Way: Images from the Black Theatre
Authors: Fernandez Hugo
Published: April 2024

Professor Hugo Fernandez discusses his discovery of a body of photographs documenting the Black Theater.  His research leads him to the story of an African American photographer who dedicated his life to preserving the history of the Black Theater, overcoming professional tragedy, publishing a compilation of the work before his untimely death.
I’s Tired Boss: Reflections of a Southern Black Woman Higher Education Professional
Authors: Kuykendoll Angela Shea
Published: April 2024

Historically white institutions (HWI) have long benefited from the labor of the enslaved. The stronghold of institutional racism remains and the fight for equity is a constant battle. For Black women, their knowledge, voice, and presence are often overlooked and silenced. This reflection article shares the experiences of a southern Black woman higher education professional and her counterstories of resistance while working at a HWI through a critical race theory lens. As the increase of racial unrest weighs heavily on the souls of Black folk in the United States, this article will highlight the author’s reflections of moving towards acts of resistance and her thoughts for holding institutions accountable to dismantle institutional racism.
Cross-Border Data Forensics: Challenges and Strategies in the Belt and Road Initiative Digital Era
Authors: Zuo Zhuan
Published: April 2024

Cross-border data forensics in the era of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) are facing increased complexity. Multinational enterprises are encountering legal and technical challenges due to the fragmentation of global data regulations. The different data protection standards in major jurisdictions such as the European Union, China and the United States have created varying approaches to data privacy, national security, and cross-border data flow management. A study was conducted to explore the intricate framework of traditional Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) in criminal cases. It highlights the inefficiency of cross-border data forensics and proposes reform proposals to strengthen international data-sharing cooperation. The study suggests that data localization is an effective alternative, but developing digital forensics standards in line with the goals of the Belt and Road Initiative would be a better option. To achieve this, a comprehensive regulatory framework needs to be established that balances national security, personal privacy and international cooperation in data exchange. The framework should emphasize that cross-border data management needs to coordinate and integrate technical, legal and business considerations.
Research on Brand Equity of Intelligent Connected Vehicles in China
Authors: Li Keyu , Hashim Haslinda Binti , Jaharuddin Nor Siah Binti
Published: April 2024

In the context of global climate change, the advancement of electric vehicles (EV) has emerged as a pivotal strategy for energy conservation and emission reduction within the transportation sector. Leveraging the progress in 5G and IoT technologies, intelligent connected vehicles (ICV) have emerged as a focal point within the realm of electric vehicles, with China spearheading significant developments in this domain. Concurrently, the proliferation of Chinese brand electric vehicles (CBEVs) has been notable in recent years. Nonetheless, academic research on the brand equity of CBEVs remains limited, particularly regarding the influencing factors from the consumer perspective and the functionalities of intelligent connectivity. This study aims to address these gaps by investigating the determinants of brand equity for CBEVs from the consumer standpoint. The findings reveal that consumer attitude, trust, and the intelligent connected feature exert a positive influence on brand equity. This underscores the importance for CBEVs manufacturers to focus on enhancing brand equity by fostering positive consumer attitudes, building trust, and offering comprehensive intelligent connected features.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 16, No. 4
Authors: Grey Erica
Published: April 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 16, No. 4, 2024.
Laudatio para una maestra y amiga. María Cruz García de Enterría y Martínez Carande.
Authors: Diez Garretas María Jesús
Published: April 2024

Necrológica
Reseña de Marta Palenque y Ágela Rico Cerezo (eds.). Las colecciones El Cuento Nuevo 1918-1919/1934-1935
Authors: Buil Pueyo Miguel Ángel
Published: April 2024

Reseña
La educación femenina en Escribo tu nombre de Elena Quiroga
Authors: Sotelo Vázquez Marisa
Published: April 2024

Este artículo analiza la trayectoria narrativa de Elena Quiroga, que no puede entenderse sin la dimensión pública y el alcance colectivo que le brindó la consecución del Premio Nadal con Viento del Norte. Avalada por la crítica, la obra de Quiroga merece un espacio de visibilidad que hasta hace relativamente pocos años no ha ocupado. En un riguroso repaso de sus novelas, su poética narrativa y la recepción crítica que cosechó, nuestro trabajo se detiene en la interesante obra Escribo tu nombre, cuyas características formales, psicológicas y temáticas hunden sus raíces, pese a todas las distancias, en la obra ganadora del Nadal.
Una habitación propia: el Premio Nadal y la escritora profesional en España
Authors: Cabello Ana
Published: April 2024

La conquista de un espacio propio dentro del campo cultural y la industria editorial no ha sido un camino fácil para las autoras españolas. En este artículo trazamos el recorrido que han transitado desde su descubrimiento y visibilización hasta su consolidación como escritoras profesionales de pleno derecho; estatus alcanzado, en gran medida, gracias a los premios literarios, en general, y al Premio Nadal, en particular.
Nota de la Directora. La «sopa de la cotidianidad» y la fortuna de algunas escritoras españolas de postguerra
Authors: Gutiérrez Sebastián Raquel
Published: April 2024

Nota de la Directora
El Premio Nadal y las narradoras de posguerra
Authors: Sotelo Marisa , Ripoll Sintes Blanca
Published: April 2024

Este monográfico del Boletín de la Biblioteca Menéndez Pelayo  quiere presentar la relación axial que se dio durante la dictadura franquista entre la entrada de la mujer escritora en el campo literario español y los premios literarios como recurso visibilizador.
Nosotros, los Rivero, el controvertido Nadal de Dolores Medio
Authors: Thion Soriano-Mollá Dolores
Published: April 2024

Nosotros, los Rivero, significó para Dolores Medio la consagración de la fama con su primera novela. Se trata de una novela biográfico-familiar en la que la autora utiliza materiales propios para relatar el proceso de destrucción de una familia burguesa y de la sociedad ovetense en la década que antecedió a la Revolución de Octubre. En aquella clariniana Vetusta anclada en el pasado, el proceso de educación de Lena Rivero queda constreñido por el fatal peso del determinismo y de la doxa social. Sin embargo, la imperiosa sed de libertad, propia de los Rivero, y los efectos del habitus adquirido durante su proceso de socialización favorecerán la afirmación de Lena como una mujer libre y una escritora moderna.
José Manuel Goñi Pérez y Jorge Aviles Diz (coords.) Literatura y medicina: teoría y praxis (1800-1930)
Authors: Arley Fonseca Mauricio
Published: April 2024

Reseña del libro José Manuel Goñi Pérez y Jorge Aviles Diz (coords.).  Literatura y medicina: teoría y praxis (1800-1930)
Concha Lagos. Atados a la tierra y otros relatos. Edición de Sandra G. Rodríguez
Authors: Rodríguez Gutiérrez Borja
Published: April 2024

Reseña de Concha Lagos. Atados a la tierra y otros relatos. Edición de Sandra G. Rodríguez
Private Sector Involvement in Tuberculosis Control in An Urban City of Western India– A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Hadiya Khushboo , Damor Rahul , Patel Hiteshree , Patni Mohamed Anas Mohamed Faruk , Bodar Kavita , Kosambiya JK
Published: April 2024

Background: In India, TB diagnosis and treatment practices among Private Practitioners (PPs) vary widely and are not properly regulated by the national TB program. Despite their irrational and inequitable practises, PPs remain an important and preferred primary care provider for many people. The study was done to with the objectives to describe different diagnosis and treatment practices of Tuberculosis among private practitioners and their involvement in National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).
Material and Methods: A cross sectional study was performed among 303 PPs during October 2020 to March 2021 by using stratified random sampling to select private practitioners based on their speciality.
Results: Most preferred investigation was Chest X ray (45.2%) followed by sputum smear microscopy (29.7%). Only 71.3% PPs practiced the correct regimen for new cases of Pulmonary TB according to NTEP. More than half of the PPs had TB training (59.7%). Majority of the PPs (90.1%) were involved in NTEP mainly by referral of TB patients to local government centres for treatment purpose.
Conclusion: Preferred investigation for diagnosis of pulmonary TB was chest X-ray followed by sputum examination among PPs. The treatment regimen and duration of treatment varies among PPs as per their clinical judgement and practice.
Correlation of Body Mass Index and Disease Activity Score (DAS-28) in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Agarwal Nishtha , Dubey Shweta , Kapoor Sanjeev , Garg Shriram , Malaviya AN , Nagpal Puja
Published: April 2024

Background: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is the most common autoimmune disease. RA can cause permanent deformity and loss of productivity. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the relationship of BMI with Disease Activity Score in RA patients. The secondary objective was to evaluate the presence of comorbidities such as diabetes, thyroid, hypertension, periodontitis, and pregnancy outcomes (in the case of females) in the RA patients population presented at the tertiary healthcare centre.
Method: The presented study was a cross-sectional study. 100 Patients presented to the joint clinic were recruited. RA diagnosis of patients was based on the ACR/ELULAR criteria. Their demographic and clinical data was collected through one-on-one interviews.
Results: The recruited population shows that BMI has a moderate positive correlation (r=0.347, p=0.001) with disease activity scores. 51% of RA patients have one or more comorbidities. 45.2 % of female RA patients suffered one or two miscarriages during their pregnancy. It is significantly higher as compared normal female population.
Conclusions: Active control of BMI may be required to prevent RA symptom aggravation. RA patients are prone to develop comorbidities and females with RA may need close monitoring during their pregnancy period.
Effects of Basketball Shooting Distance on Release Angle
Authors: Qu Qingling , Li Ming , Li Kai , Zhang Jinqian , Kim Sukwon
Published: April 2024

Basketball, as one of the most popular sports worldwide, has attracted approximately 450 million participants. Studies show that nearly half of the points scored in a game come from jump shots, making it an indispensable scoring method in matches. The present study aimed to evaluate the shooting distance and its relationships to shooting release angle of basketball athletes. 10 basketball athletes participated in the study. Ball kinematics shooting from 5 and 6.8m was evaluated. Shooting distance did not significantly affect the release angle.
Sentiment Analysis on Article Blog Post as an Application of NLP Chatbot
Authors: S S Prof. Balwante , Maurya Rohit , Sharma Rahul , Dubey Anuj
Published: April 2024

Within artificial intelligence, natural language processing is a relatively recent topic. With an estimated eight billion digital voice assistants in use due to their popularity, some of the most well-known instances of natural language processing in action include Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa, and, more recently, Google Duplex. With so much information gathered from these exchanges, further research and development on Natural Language Processing may be done, and it can be used in a number of sectors, such as business, technology, and healthcare. Sentiment analysis may be used, for example, in the healthcare industry to diagnose patients and build diagnostic models for early diagnosis of chronic disease. Sentiment analysis handles these large datasets more rapidly and efficiently with the use of Natural Language Industries. Chatbots, which have uses in customer service, healthcare, education, and workplace assistance, are becoming more important entry points to digital services and information. On the other hand, not much is known about how chatbots affect people individually, in groups, or in society as a whole. Moreover, a number of problems need to be resolved before chatbots can reach their full potential. As a result, in recent years, chatbots have become a prominent area of research. We propose a research agenda that outlines future objectives and challenges for chatbot research in order to further knowledge in this rapidly expanding field of study. This proposal synthesizes years of chatbot research debate at the CONVERSATIONS workshop series. utilizing a collaborative approach for study analysis among. Sentiment analysis is a technique or procedure used to identify and extract certain subjects from spoken and written language, such as beliefs and attitudes. Sentiment analysis, broadly speaking, is the capacity to evaluate the sentiment of a subject and categorize the general polarity of the topic phrase as positive, negative, or neutral (Kang & Park, 2014). Over the past ten years, sentiment analysis has gained significant scholarly attention.
Musicoterapia analgésica: una revisión de los estudios recientes
Authors: Heyerdahl-Viau Ivo , López-Naranjo Francisco
Published: April 2024

Analgesic music therapy promises to be a safe alternative to complement pharmacotherapy for patients with various conditions. The aim of this narrative review is to know the effectiveness of music therapy and the quality of the clinical studies that have been carried out in this regard, which is why in this review, a search and selection of recent studies on the subject published inscientific literature databases was carried out. The selected articles were described and subsequently evaluated with the Jadad score. As a result, it was observed that despite the tendency to obtain promising results with this therapy, there is still no strongevidence to recommend its use. However, it is a versatile therapeutic approach that patients like, which is why it should continue to be studied, addressing some areas for improvement.
Aspectos cognitivos y emocionales en la intención de compra en consumidores innovadores
Authors: Olivares Valenzuela Patricio , Sepúlveda Leyton Manuel Jesús , Caamaño Salgado Camila Belén , Hernández Salgado Joaquín Andrés , Bugueño Lartigo Nicol Vaitiare , Chancafe Dueñas Javiera Elizabeth
Published: April 2024

The following research aims to deepen the understanding of the cognitive and emotional processes associated with purchase intention in consumers from Latin America. Considering the theory of systems of thought on one side and emotions on the other, the effects on purchase intention in consumers with different degrees of innovation are evaluated from a preliminary view. Using psychometric instruments validated in previous research on these topics, the study is applied to a sample of Chilean university students, with differences in sociodemographic variables, such as income levels and educational background. The results indicate relationships between systems of thought and the effects of emotions, both for hedonistic and utilitarian products, with significant differences according to gender, using partial correlations. This study attempts to be a contribution to improve the understandingof innovative consumer behavior in a Latin American context, from a cognitiveemotional perspective, as a first approach to the deepening of this type of processes, from a regional and cultural perspective.
LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE EXTRACTION USING LANDSAT DATA OVER DEHRADUN, INDIA: ASSESSMENT OF VARIOUS RETRIEVAL ALGORITHMS AND EMISSIVITY MODELS
Authors: Bisht Prakriti , Deswal Surinder , Pal Mahesh
Published: April 2024

Land Surface Temperature (LST) is an important parameter with widespread ecological implications due to its substantial influence on the dynamic interactions between the Earth’s surface and its atmosphere. LST retrieval is helpful for the evaluation of urban environments; to identify the Urban Hot Spots (UHS) within a city and suggest mitigating plans to counteract the over-heating of urban areas. This study focuses on the extraction of LST data over Dehradun during the month of May (summer) for the years 1993, 2003, 2013, and 2023. The primary objective of this study is to calculate LST using satellite data using different LST retrieval models. LST retrieval methods: Radiative Transfer Equation (RTE), Mono Window Algorithm (MWA), and Single Channel Algorithm (SCA) were used and compared. To ensure validation of the estimated LST values, a comparison was conducted with weather station-based temperature measurements obtained from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The results suggest that the land surface emissivity method to calculate LST, as proposed by Sobrino et al. (2008), provides the best performance among all LST methods. Although the approach proposed by Sobrino et al.’s (2008) LSE model achieved satisfying performance, MWA exhibited a marginally superior level of accuracy (0.052°C RMSE).
VISION-BASED ACCIDENT IDENTIFICATION IN TRAFFIC VIDEOS USING DEEP LEARNING
Authors: Qamar Tehreem , Bawany Narmeen Zakaria , Shamsi Jawwad Ahmed , Zahoor Kanwal
Published: April 2024

Traffic collisions have emerged as a prominent factor contributing to a significant rise in injury-related fatalities and injuries, making them a pressing concern for public safety. Statistics show that an estimated 1.4 million people die in traffic accidents every year and around fifty million are injured. With the increasing population, ensuring road safety has become one of the critical challenges for city administration. In response to this challenge, the field of computer vision has gained prominence, focusing on the development of digital systems capable of processing, analyzing, and interpreting visual data like humans. Recently, a few studies have applied machine learning techniques for accident detection in traffic videos, offering automated solutions for city monitoring. However, these existing models are limited to binary classification, that is, they only determine whether the accident has occurred or not. This research takes a step further by proposing a deep learning-based accident classification model that not only identifies vehicle accidents but also categorizes them based on the type of collision. We employ the transfer learning technique and evaluate five pre-trained models, including DenseNet121, InceptionNetV3, ResNet50, VGG16, and Xception. Our findings demonstrate that VGG16 stands out for the vehicle accident classification task, achieving an impressive accuracy of 96.76%. This research offers a significant contribution to enhance road safety by advancing the capabilities of accident detection and classification systems. The identification of collision types presented in this research empowers safety authorities and organizations to conduct more effective safety analyses serving dual purposes. Firstly, it ensures that emergency response teams and medical personnel are adequately prepared and secondly, it allows insurance companies to make fair determinations of liability and coverage.
In silico testing of C9H12ClNO2 and C6H5Cl2NO as derivatives of acetaminophen using molecular docking method
Authors: LORELL Juan , IVANA Kathy , TANOTO Joselyn P.W. , MICHAEL Michael , JESCIKA Sarah , GAUTAMA Nicolaas R.P. , TJOA Olivia , ALINA Keisha , PARIKESIT Arli A. , SUTANTO Fandi
Published: April 2024

Paracetamol, a commonly used analgesic and antipyretic medication, is well-known for its ability to relieve pain and reduce temperature. However, there is a constant push to improve its therapeutic efficacy, especially towards increasing its oral bioavailability. The increase in bioavailability will lead to a better reception of the drugs by the body. This research aims to provide valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying paracetamol’s mode of action and propose novel strategies for enhancing its therapeutic effectiveness. We investigated the notion of functional group alteration by molecular docking as a strategy to increase the efficacy of paracetamol in this work. Using modern computational approaches, it could be conducted through the examination of the structural characteristics and active regions of paracetamol and its target receptors. Additionally, molecular docking simulations were used to examine the binding interactions between paracetamol and its target receptors, offering insights into the essential functional groups required for ligand-receptor recognition. Tests of several molecular docking techniques and scoring functions allowed the researchers to find potential alterations that might improve its pharmacological characteristics. By integrating structural analysis, molecular docking studies, and computational screening, the uncovering of promising modifications that can significantly improve paracetamol’s efficacy was expected. Ultimately, this work may lead to the development of next-generation analgesics with superior pharmacological profiles, providing enhanced pain relief and fever reduction for patients.
Inhibitory impact of aqueous, ethanolic and methanolic extracts of saffron (Crocus sativus) petals against some pathogenic bacteria
Authors: FEIZI Hassan , ABOLFATHI Marzieh , AGHELI Nafiseh
Published: April 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial properties of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) petals against some of the most important food-borne bacterial pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus cereus and Escherichia coli in vitro. According to the results, all three aqueous, ethanolic and methanolic extracts of saffron petals (at concentration of 350 mg/ ml) showed significant inhibitory effect on the studied food-borne bacteria. However, the aqueous extract of saffron petal showed higher antibacterial activity against the studied bacteria compared to other two extracts and its inhibitory effect on the studied gram-positive bacteria, S. aureus, L. monocytogenes, B. cereus was significantly higher than gram-negative bacterium E. coli. The results of the MIC determinations of aqueous extract of saffron petals showed that concentrations lower than 43.75 mg/ml did not inhibit the growth of B. cereus and S. aureus bacteria, while MIC values were lower for E. coli and L. monocytogenes bacteria. According to the results, saffron petal, especially its aqueous extract, has the potential to be used as a natural preservative in the food industry.
Neuroprotective impact of Ximenia americana aqueous bark extract on Diazepam-induced memory impairment in mice via its antioxidant potential
Authors: BEPPE Galba J. , REBE Roland Nhouma , MAÏTEMWA Man-Ikré , FOLEFACK Alice I. , BARGA Bertrand P. , ALLAH-DOUM Nanou G. , DONGMO Alain B.
Published: April 2024

In traditional medicine, Ximenia americana (XA) is used to treat mental disorders, and headaches. The current study aimed to show the preventive and biochemical impacts of XA aqueou’s extract on diazepam-induced amnesia. Mice were randomized as follows: distilled water (10 mL/kg); diazepam (3 mg/kg); piracetam (PIR) (150 mg/kg); and XA experimental groups (25, 50 and 75 mg/kg). Mice were then treated in groups, 14 straight days. Radial arm maze (RAM) and T-maze were employed to assess different behaviours 30 min after each treatment. After the test was completed, the brains were isolated for histological and biochemical examinations. The results obtained showed that XA extract seriously (p < 0.001) reversed mistakes in working remembrance in the radial arm maze test contrasted to the normal control factions. In the T-maze test, pretreatment of mice with XA extract seriously (p < 0.001) expanded the time spent in the preferred arm when contrasted to the DZP-only treated faction. The XA-treated DZP groups showed subsequent (p < 0.001) improvement in catalase (CAT) and reduced glutathione (GHS). A diminish in malondialdehyde (MDA) level was observed in brain homogenates of mice treated with the extract contrasted with the DZP- group. These few results regarding the neuroprotective and antioxidant effects of XA extract at least partially demonstrate its empirical use in the treatment of certain pathologies.
Potential of diallyl sulfide from bulbs of Allium parvum to inhibit the growth and biofilm formation in Malassezia furfur MTCC 1374
Authors: KUMARI Saravana P. , MEIYAPPAN E.
Published: April 2024

The bulbs of Allium parvum are used as a flavoring agent in diet and are conventionally assumed to treat skin infections. The current study evaluates the phytochemicals from organic extract of A. parvum and their antifungal activity against biofilm-forming dermatophytic fungi Malassezia furfur MTCC 1374, yeast found in the normal flora of the skin, causes superficial infections, systemic infections like pulmonary infections, fungemia, etc., and implant-associated infection by biofilm formation. Biofilm formation enables the fungi to escape from antifungal agents and renders resistance to antifungal agents. The phytochemical assay for the organic extract of the onion bulb documented that A. parvum contains phenol (58 + 0.1 mg GAE/g), flavonoids (112 + 0.12 mg QE/g), saponins (1.45 + 0.1 mg AE/g), and tannins (4.1 + 0.03 g TA/g). The FT-IR and GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of specific compounds, alkaloids such as glycosides and quinolones, plant flavonoids such as 4H-Pyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-ester, phenolics, saponins such as butanoic acid and gluconic acid, and organic sulfur compounds such as diallyl sulfide, thiopyran tetrahydro-ester, allyl methyl trisulfide, and allyl methyl di sulfide. These compounds inhibited the growth of M. furfur at a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) value of 6.25 mg/ml and its biofilm at a minimum biofilm inhibitory concentration (MBIC) value of 12.5 mg/ml. Further studies required to explore the possible mechanism in controlling the biofilm, so, as to recommend as fungal control agent in medical sector.
Probiotic potential of Enterococcus strains with multiple enterocin-encoding genes
Authors: BENMOUNA Zahia , VALDIVIA Eva , MONTALBÁN-LÓPEZ Manuel , DALACHE Fatiha , ZADI-KARAM Halima , KARAM Nour-Eddine , MARTÍNEZ-BUENO Manuel
Published: April 2024

In this work, we sought to identify and characterize three strains of Enterococcus isolated from camel milk and fermented wheat, based on the capacity to produce bacteriocins and the probiotic potential. Polymerase chain reaction analyses were used to identify bacterial isolates and structural genes of bacteriocins, and also to detect potential enterococcal virulence genes (cylA, esp, gelE, efaAfs, hyl, ace, asa1, vanA, and vanB). The antimicrobial activity of the strains was investigated in solid media by the agar spot method against several pathogenic bacteria. The probiotic potential of the strains was also analysed using low pH (pH 3.0), bile salt resistance, DNAase, and antibiotic susceptibility assays. The strains were identified using rRNA16S sequencing gene, showing their belonging to E. faecium species. Based on PCR results, E. faecium CM9 and CM18 strains included in the genome the structural gene of enterocin A, enterocin B, and enterocin P, while E. faecium H3 possessed enterocin MR10A/B structural gene. The sequence analysis revealed that the H3 strain included in the genome the structural gene of enterocin L50A/B. All the pathogenic bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) were inhibited by the three strains E. faecium CM9, CM18, and H3. In the well diffusion test, the supernatants of the three strains exhibited inhibitory activity against Listeria monocytogenes CECT 4032. The strains showed high tolerance to low pH and bile salts, did not possess DNase, were susceptible to the majority of antibiotics assayed, and did not possess any of the virulence genes analyzed in this study. A promising candidate strains were identified as potential probiotics with anti-bacterial action against pathogenic bacteria.
Introduction pages, Notulae Scientia Biologicae 16(1), 2024
Authors: SESTRAS Radu E.
Published: April 2024

Notulae Scientia Biologicae (http://www.notulaebiologicae.ro), Issue 1, Volume 16, 2024: The papers published in this issue represent interesting novelties in different topics of life science. Among the exciting research or reviews, we invite readers to find news about: The negative and positive impacts of Prosopis juliflora on the Kenyan and Ethiopian ecosystems: A review study; Prevalence and antibiogram of aerobic bacterial isolates from pus samples in a tertiary care hospital of north Kerala, India; The effect of inflammatory factors on the buccal cavity in asthmatics and asthmatics obese in east of Algeria; Therapeutic potential of caffeic acid and coumarin in modifying aluminum-induced hepatic injury in Wistar rats; Diversity and abundance of insect’s community associated to Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels foliage; Cytological assessments and a methodological approach to observe the apoptotic effect of nickel sulfate (NiSO4) on Allium cepa L. root germination using EB/AO fluorescence staining; Probiotic potential of Enterococcus strains with multiple enterocin-encoding genes; Pseudomonas siderophores: production, spectrophotometry detection and Botrytis suppression; Inhibitory impact of aqueous, ethanolic and methanolic extracts of saffron (Crocus sativus) petals against some pathogenic bacteria; Chemical profiling and in-vitro anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activities of essential oil from Rosmarinus officinalis L.; Antifungal activity against Candida albicans biofilm of Coffea robusta monofloral honey from Vietnam; Unveiling a rare case: cyclopia and its radiographic features in a non-descript primiparous heifer.
Hubungan mutu pelayanan kesehatan terhadap kepuasan pasien pengguna BPJS di Puskesmas Inderapura Kecamatan Pancung soal Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan
Authors: Safitri Dedek , Anastasya Raihanis , Layli Rayhan , Gurning Fitriani Pramita
Published: April 2024

Konsep mutu layanan yang berkaitan dengan kepuasan pasien ditentukan oleh lima unsur yang dikenal dengan istilah service quality yaitu kehandalan, ketanggapan, jaminan, empati dan bukti fisik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui hubungan kualitas pelayanan kesehatan terhadap kepuasan pasien pengguna BPJS yang menggunakan lima dimensi yaitu faktor kehandalan, ketanggapan, jaminan, empati  dan bukti fisik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan antara mutu pelayanan terhadap dimensi bukti fisik (tangibles) p-value (0,117) > 0,05, dimensi daya tanggap (responsiveness) p-value (0,456) > 0,05 dan dimensi jaminan (assurance)  p-value (0,577) > 0,05. Serta terdapat hubungan antara mutu pelayanan terhadap dimensi kehandalan (reliability) p-value (0,014) < 0,05, dan dimensi empati (emphaty) p-value (0,043) < 0,05. Simpulan dalam penelitian ini yaitu tidak ada hubungan antara mutu dengan dimensi bukti fisik, daya tanggap dan jaminan dengan kepuasan pasien, dan terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara mutu pelayanan kehandalan dan empati dengan kepuasan pasien BPJS. Diharapkan kepada pihak puskesmas agar dapat mempertahankan dan bisa meningkatkan mutu pelayanan kesehatan yang sudah baik, dan diharapkan juga untuk melakukan survey mutu pelayanan kesehatan dan kepuasan pasien secara berkala terutama pada kelima dimensi.
LITERATURE REVIEW : HUBUNGAN SANITASI LINGKUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN DIARE PADA BALITA
Authors: Savitri Anggie Al-Qarana , Susilawati Susilawati
Published: April 2024

Sanitasi adalah suatu usaha untuk menurunkan jumlah bibit penyakit yang terdapat di lingkungan sehingga derajat kesehatan manusia terpelihara dengan sempurna. Sanitasi lingkungan mengutamakan pencegahan terhadap faktor lingkungan sedemikian rupa sehingga munculnya penyakit akan dapat dihindari. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kondisi sanitasi lingkungan dengan kejadian diare pada balita. Metode penelitian ini adalah studi literature review dengan memusatkan kajian spesifik dari berbagai cakupan yang ditemukan untuk digabung dan menarik kesimpulan yang ringkas dan didapatkan melalui database penyedia jurnal google scholar. Hasil penelusuran google scholar sebanyak 12 jurnal dipilih berdasarkan kriteria inklusi. Jurnal yang tidak eligible dengan kriteria inklusi sebanyak 7 jurnal, dan jurnal yang eligible dengan kriteria inklusi sebanyak 5 jurnal. Hasil penelitian ini adalah ditemukan hubungan antara sanitasi lingkungan seperti penyediaan air bersih, kepemilikan jamban, tempat pembuangan sampah dengan kejadian diare pada balita. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah terdapat penyebab sanitasi lingkungan yang buruk seperti sarana air bersih yang kurang, kondisi jamban yang kurang layak, dan tempat pembuangan sampah rumah tangga yang tidak baik. Saran pada penelitian ini adalah diharapkan agar sanitasi lingkungan rumah tangga harus memenuhi syarat-syarat kesehatan untuk mencegah datangnya penyakit, khususnya penyakit diare pada balita.
Evaluasi metode Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) pada pendetira Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2
Authors: Lutfiah Alika Syifa , Susilawati Susilawati
Published: April 2024

Diabetes Melitus merupakan penyakit kronis yang menempati urutan ke empat menjadi penyebab kematian di negara berkembang. Pemberian edukasi yang sudah memberikan dampak positif pada penderita DM yaitu dengan metode Diabetes Self- Management Education (DSME). Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengevaluasi keefektifan metode Diabetes SelfManagement Education (DSME) berbasis aplikasi dan web pada penderita DM tipe 2. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain systematic literature review. Artikel dikumpulkan melalui database PubMed dan Google Scholar dengan menggunakan kata kunci DSME Aplikasi Web, DSME Smartphone. Kriteria artikel yang digunakan adalah yang dipublikasikan dari tahun 2014-2020. Hasil tinjauan literature menunjukkan metode DSME berbasis aplikasi lebih efektif dalam peningkatan manajemen diri pendrita DM tipe 2. Penelusuran artikel yang terkait 9 sumber yang termasuk dalam kriteria. Kesimpulannya adalah metode DSME berbasis aplikasi lebih efektif karena tidak membutuhkan biaya yang banyak dan waktu yang lama dibandingkan dengan melakukan kontrol langsung ke fasilitas kesehatan, aplikasi juga dapat selalu diakses kapan pun kita inginkan dengan demikian dapat membantu meningkatkan manajemen diri pada penderita Diabetes Melitus.
Hubungan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang kepesertaan JKN (BPJS) di Daerah Padang Lawas Utara
Authors: Harahap Mira Ulpayani , Susilawati Susilawati
Published: April 2024

Jaminan Kesehatan nasional atau JKN merupakan badan lingkup dari badan penyelenggara jaminan Kesehatan sosial (BPJS) sesuai dengan Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 24 Tahun 2011 Tentang Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial. Semuan penyelenggaran jaminan Kesehatan sudah diatur dalam undang-undang meskipun kadang tidak sesuai dengan apa yang diharapkan masyarakat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan masyarakat. metode penelitian. Metode penelitian yang digunakan survey analitik secara observasional. Hasil penelitian yaitu menyatakan bahwa pengetahuan sangat berpengaruh terhadap kepesertaan jkn, dan masyarakt telah mengikuti kepesertaan JKN.Dari responden yang ada sudah lebih dari setengah sudah menjadi peserta BPJS baik itu mandiri dan bantuan dari pemerintah.
Masalah gizi kekurangan energi protein dan status gizi pada remaja vegetarian
Authors: Hayfa Syach Sayyida Naylla , Lestari Haida Eka
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui masalah gizi KEP (Kekurangan Energi Protein) dan status gizi pada remaja vegetarian. Desain penelitian merupakan penelitian kualitatif bersifat studi pustaka (library research) yang menggunakan literatur lainnya sebagai objek utama. Data yang dikumpulkan berupa data-data kepustakaan yang telah dipilih, dicari, disajikan dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan dua database (Google Scholar, Science Direct). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pola makan vegetarian dapat memberikan lebih banyak serat, vitamin C, dan antioksidan daripada pola makan non-vegetarian. Namun, remaja vegetarian harus memperhatikan asupan protein, kalsium, zat besi, dan vitamin B12. Banyak makanan nabati dapat menjadi sumber protein yang baik, tetapi kalsium, zat besi, dan vitamin B12 dapat diperoleh dari suplemen atau makanan yang diperkaya. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan asupan energi dan protein yang signifikan antara kelompok vegetarian dan non-vegetarian. Akan tetapi, asupan lemak dan kolesterol pada anak kelompok vegetarian lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan kelompok non-vegetarian. Terkait asupan vitamin dan mineral, kelompok vegetarian mendapat lebih sedikit vitamin B12, zat besi, kalsium dan vitamin D dibandingkan dengan kelompok non-vegetarian.
Tingkat pengetahuan tentang penanganan luka bakar pada Tim Bantuan Medis
Authors: Hasanah Uswatun , Irwan Andi Alamsyah , Malli Rusli
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ganbaran tingkat pengetahuan tentang penanganan luka bakar pada TBM FK UNISMUH Makassar dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pengetahuan. Metode penelitian menggunakan penelitian Observasional analitik. Penelitian ini dilakukan di fakultas kedokteran dan ilmu kesehatan Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar. Sampel dari penelitian ini adalah TBM FK UNISMUH Makassar sebanyak 40 orang sampel. Analisis yang digunakan dalam penellitian ini adalah analisis univariat dan bivariat. Hasil yang diperoleh dari tabel diatas, dapat dilihat bahwa responden terbanyak adalah responden dengan pengetahuan baik dan merupakan angkatan TBM 11 sebanyak 19 responden dan angkatan TBM 10 sebanyak 16, selanjutnya pengetahuan cukup baik dan merupakan angkatan TBM 10 sebanyak 3 selanjutnya disusul dengan responden dengan pengetahuan cukup baik dan merupakan angkatan TBM 11 sebanyak 2 responden. Berdasarkan output test statistik bahwa “Hipotesis ditolak” dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan tidak adanya hubungan tingkat pengetahuan Tentang Penanganan Luka Bakar Pada TBM FK UNISMUH Makassar dengan Faktor yang mempengaruhi pengetahuan yaitu Angkatan TBM dan tingkat pengetahuan Tentang Penanganan Luka Bakar Pada TBM FK UNISMUH Makassar secara umum yang diperoleh adalah pengetahuan baik. Metode yang digunakan penelitian ini adalah Mann Withney.