bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Novel genetic polymorphisms in caprine GPR54 gene associated with reproductive functions
Authors: MAITRA A , SHARMA REKHA , AHLAWAT SONIKA , TANTIA M S
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study was to characterize caprine GPR54 gene, a key mediator of molecular mechanism of reproduction (puberty and prolificacy) in mammals. A panel of 9 Indian goat breeds differing in sexual precocity and prolificacy (Black-Bengal, Malabari, Beetal, Barbari, Osmanabadi, Sangamneri, Jakhrana, Ganjam and Sirohi) were utilized for polymorphism scanning of GPR54 gene by direct DNA sequencing. Exon 1, 2 and 3 along with adjacent intronic regions of the GPR54 gene were amplified with 5 primer pairs and 2 novel SNPs, 1 each in exon 1 (C1122T) and intron 1 (T1830C) were recorded. All the variations and SNPs were synonymous. The results showed that these mutations existed in both, sexually precocious and late-maturing goat breeds as well as low and high prolificacy goat breeds. The results extend the limited information on genetic variation of the caprine GPR54 gene, which might contribute towards molecular breeding to enhance productivity of goat.
Apparent Cytotoxicity and Intrinsic Cytotoxicity of Lipid Nanomaterials Contained in a COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine
Authors: Segalla Gabriele
Published: October 2023

The medicinal preparation called Comirnaty by Pfizer-BioNTech is an aqueous dispersion of lipid nanomaterials, intended to constitute, after thawing and dilution, the finished product for intramuscular injection. In the present study, we examine some evident chemical-physical criticalities of the preparation, particularly regarding the apparent and the intrinsic pKa (acid dissociation constant) of its main excipient, the ionizable cationic lipid ALC-0315. The very high value of its intrinsic pKa causes, after internalization and endosomal escape of LNPs, a sudden increase of its cationic charge concentration and consequently the formation of pro-inflammatory cytokines and ROS (reactive oxygen species), that can disrupt the mitochondrial membrane and release its content, cause RNA mistranslation, polymerization of proteins and DNA, DNA mutations, destruction of the nuclear membrane and consequent release of its content. Additionally, the apparently low pKa value (6.09) of ALC-0315 associated with other lipids in the LNP, is not suitable for intramuscular application. Its value is too low to enable a proper transfection of host cells, despite what is stated by EMA (European Medicines Agency) in its Assessment report dated 19 February 2021, in flagrant contradiction with the same bibliographic source therein cited. Furthermore, the exceptional penetrability, mobility, chemical reactivity and systemic accumulation of uncontrollable cationic lipid nanoparticles, with high cytotoxicity levels, shed in unpredictable biological locations, even far from the site of inoculation, are all factors that can lead to an unprecedented medical disaster. Meanwhile, further immediate studies and verifications are recommended, taking into consideration, in accordance with the precautionary principle, the immediate suspension of vaccinations with the COVID-19 mRNA- LNP-based vaccines.
Office Ethics and Effective Administration in Tertiary Institutions in Rivers State
Authors: Nweke Emmanuel Onyekachi , Victoria Igweka Ugochi
Published: October 2023

The paper examined Office Ethics and Effective Administration in Tertiary Institutions in Rivers State. The paper used the qualitative approach in which literature were sourced to enhance the opinion of the authors. It looked at office ethics in the light of integrity, competence and mutual respect of higher school administrators as major character traits required for effective administration of tertiary institutions in Rivers State. The paper adopted the the Utilitarianism theory which is considered to be an ethical theory as an action is judged on whether its end result maximises good. It is also a consequential theory since the criterion for judging whether an action is right or wrong relates to its consequences. It concluded that integrity, competence and and mutual respect enhances the administrators performance in the judgment of members of the organizations as well as customers or stake holders. The paper suggested among others that termly integrity test should be conducted on administrators’ on regular intervals.
Vatandaşlık Pratiği ve Denge Unsuru Olarak Katılımcı Demokrasi: Avantajlar ve Açmazlar Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: ÖZDEN Miray
Published: October 2023

Demokrasinin meşruiyet krizi, demokratik prensiplerle ilgili daha erişilebilir hedefler belirlemek için yeni düşünce biçimlerinin geliştirilmesinin gerekliliğini vurgulamıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, modern demokratik modeller bu dönemde, vatandaşların öncelik kazanabileceği ve temsil sorunlarının geliştirilebileceği düşünce akımlarının ve paylaşılan tartışma alanlarının içinde yeniden yorumlanmıştır. Katılımcı demokrasi, vatandaşların görüşlerini ifade edebileceği, bir 'ses' oluşturabileceği ve yaşam alanlarıyla ilgili projelere katkıda bulunabileceği mekanizmaların tasarlanmasında önem taşımaktadır. Vatandaşların ihtiyaçlarını doğru bir şekilde belirlemek ve karar alma süreçlerine dâhil etmek geleneksel temsilci yöntemlerinde daha zor olsa da, katılımcı yaklaşımlar özelleştirilmiş hizmetlerin oluşturulmasını önemli ölçüde kolaylaştırmaktadır. Katılımcı demokrasi, özellikle vatandaşlık uygulamalarının ilerletilmesinde denge unsuru olarak avantajlar sunsa da, aynı zamanda zor hedefleri gün yüzüne çıkararak, yüksek farkındalık gerektirir ve karar alma süreçlerini yeniden tasarlama aşamalarında eleştirilere maruz kalmaktadır. Bu da teorinin içinde açmaz olarak değerlendirilen unsurların ortaya çıkmasına yol açmaktadır. Bu amaçla çalışma öncelikli olarak temsili demokrasiden katılımcı demokrasiye geçilmesi gerekliliğini vurgulayan etmenlere değinecek, daha sonra katılımcı demokrasinin nitelikleri, avantajları ve açmazları vatandaş katılımındaki görünümü üzerinde yoğunlaşacaktır.
Strategi Gereja Menciptakan Kemandirian Ekonomi melalui Pengembangan Jiwa Entrepreneurship Jemaat
Authors: Kusni Markus
Published: October 2023

Abstrak
Gereja dalam menjalankan Amanat Agung Kristus dan sebagai rekan sekerja Allah dalam menjalankan misi Allah di dunia memiliki peran dan tanggung jawab dalam pertumbuhan jemaat baik secara jasmani maupun rohani agar dapat menjadi jemaat yang mandiri dan hal ini terletak kepada pemimpin gereja apakah pemimpin tersebut kreatif dan inovatif dalam menemukan strategi-strategi yang tepat guna dan tepat sasaran. Salah satu strategi yang dapat gereja terapkan untuk menciptakan jemaat yang mandiri adalah dengan mengembangkan jiwa Entrepreneurship atau kewirausahaan jemaat gereja terutama pada masa era digitalisasi dan masa pandemi covid-19 dimana dunia sedang mengalami krisis ekonomi dan banyak perusahaan yang mengurangi karyawannya bahkan sampai harus menutup perusahaanya sehingga banyak orang yang tidak bekerja hal ini sangat berdampak terhadap banyak orang. Gereja berperan penting untuk mengajarkan kewirausahaan kepada jemaat sehingga mereka tidak lagi berpikir sebagai seorang pegawai atau karyawan namun mereka memiliki paradigma sebagai pencipta lapangan pekerjaan bagi dirinya sendiri maupun bagi orang lain. Setelah jemaat mandiri serta dapat bertumbuh secara jasmani dan rohani maka akan menghasilkan pertumbuhan gereja setempat terutama pada masa pandemi Covid-19 dan pasca covid-19. Metode yang akan digunakan dalam penulisan ini adalah metode kualitatif yang menggunakan sistem library research yaitu studi keperpustakaan dalam mengumpulkan bahan-bahan referensi yang dijadikan acuan dalam penulisan ini.
Kata kunci: Entrepreneurhip, Strategi Gereja, Mandiri
USE OF My-BCA FACILITIES IN ATTRACTING CUSTOMER INTEREST IN PT. CENTRAL BANK ASIA (BCA) (Empirical Study of BCA KCU MALANG Office)
Authors: Putri Pamungkas Restu
Published: October 2023

Competition in the banking world currently encourages every banking agency to provide the best service according to its customers' needs. One effort to improve service to customers is by utilizing developments in information technology. Utilization of this technological development will have an impact on the influx of new customers, including at BCA bank. BCA Bank is always quick to respond to technological developments and always wants to provide excellent service to its customers, so they always upgrade their facilities, including providing a new application, namely my-BCA. This research is aimed at uncovering the use of My-BCA facilities in attracting customer interest, so a qualitative approach is more suitable for use in this study. Research data was collected through participant observation and interviews with informants. Based on the results of the descriptive analysis used in this research, three findings were obtained related to customer knowledge about the My-BCA application; The impact of the new application (My-BCA) during the Covid-19 pandemic; and the benefits of My-BCA for customers. In terms of knowledge, there are still many customers who don't know about the My BCA application. However, even though many people don't know the My-BCA application, the millennial generation is more responsive because they adapt more quickly to technological developments, so they use this application more. In terms of impact and benefits, the My-BCA application is a more effective and efficient application, because one application can be used for more than one account number and customers can use it to carry out banking transactions from anywhere, making it more practical
ÇİN KÜLTÜR DEVRİMİ’NİN SİYASAL İTİBARSIZLAŞTIRMA PROPAGANDASINDA LİU ŞAOÇİ’YE YÖNELİK NEFRET SUÇU
Authors: IŞIK Metin , ÇAKI Gül , DARI Abdülhakim Bahadır
Published: October 2023

1959-1968 yılları arasında Çin Halk Cumhuriyeti Devlet Başkanı olarak görev yapan Liu Şaoçi’ye yönelik Çin Kültür Devrimi (ÇKD) sürecinde propaganda posterleri etkin bir şekilde kullanılarak yoğun bir itibarsızlaştırma propagandası gerçekleştirilmiştir. Liu, itibarsızlaştırılma propagandasında nefret söylemine ve ağır suçlamalara maruz kalmış ve 1969 yılında hayatını kaybetmiştir. 1980 yılında Liu’nun itibarı iade edilmiş, kendine atfedilen çeşitli olumsuz sıfatlar kaldırılmış ve kendisi için ulusal anma töreni düzenlenmiştir. Liu’ya yönelik gerçekleştirilen itibarsızlaştırma propagandası, ÇKD sürecindeki en önemli nefret suçlarından biri olarak ön plana çıkmıştır. Bu dönemde Liu’ya yönelik yapılan itibarsızlaştırma propagandasının ortaya konulması, ÇKD sürecinde Liu’ya karşı gerçekleştirilen nefret suçuna ışık tutulması bakımından önem taşımaktadır. Çalışmada Liu’nun itibarsızlaştırma propagandasında kullanılan posterler incelenerek, Liu’ya yönelik gerçekleştirilen nefret suçunun tespit edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla çalışma kapsamında Uluslararası Sosyal Tarih Enstitüsü'nden (Internationaal Instituut voor Sociale Geschiedenis, IISG) ulaşılan Liu’ya yönelik itibarsızlaştırma propagandasında kullanılan sekiz propaganda posteri, Charles Sanders Peirce’in göstergebilim kavramları üzerinden analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada Liu’ya yönelik itibarsızlaştırma propagandasında çeşitlik ideolojik mesajlar ve suçlamalar üzerinden Çin halkının Liu’ya karşı nefret duymasının ve aynı zamanda Liu’ya karşı harekete geçmesinin teşvik edilmesine çalışıldığı bulguları elde edilmiştir. Böylece çalışma kapsamında Liu’ya yönelik itibarsızlaştırma propagandasının ideolojik temeller üzerinden nefret suçu haline getirildiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Maternal Bisphenol a Levels in Patients Diagnosed with Preeclampsia: A Case-Control Study
Authors: ALDIKAÇTIOĞLU TALMAÇ Merve , ERSAN Fırat , GÜNAY İzel , SENER Gülsen , POLAT İbrahim , ÇETİNKAYA Nilüfer
Published: October 2023

Objective: This study aims to assess Bisphenol-A levels in serum samples from preeclampsia patients and determine potential distinctions by comparing them against samples from healthy pregnant women

Material-Methods: This single-center prospective case-control study aimed to investigate the potential differences in serum Bisphenol-A (BPA) levels between pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia and healthy pregnant women. The study encompassed two distinct groups: the study group consisted of 30 pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia, while the control group included 30 healthy pregnant women matched in terms of gestational weeks and demographic characteristics, maintaining a 1:1 ratio. Serum samples were subjected to analysis using a BPA ELISA kit

Results: The study encompassed a total of 60 patients, who were categorized into two groups: preeclampsia (n=30) and control (n=30). Upon comparison of the BPA values between the two groups, no statistically significant difference was detected (p=0.579).

Conclusion: Clear-cut scientific evidence establishing a conclusive causal link between BPA and preeclampsia is still lacking. Further research is needed in this area
Incidence of Obstetric Massive Blood Transfusion and Clinicial Features: Hospital-Based Study
Authors: ÖZGÜRLÜK İzzet , KESKİN Hüseyin Levent
Published: October 2023

Aim: To determine the incidence of obstetric massive blood transfusion in a tertiary center, to determine the characteristics of massive blood transfusion, its main causes and adverse outcomes in obstetric cases, thus trying to contribute to the creation of obstetric emergency plans.

Materials and methods: The results of 39 cases who underwent massive blood transfusion for obstetric indications were reviewed retrospectively. Demographic data of the cases (age, gravida, parity, body mass index), indications for hospitalization, vital signs during hospitalization, shock index, hemogram values and INR values, massive transfusion indications, transfused blood products (and in intensive care/intensive care units) from patient medical files. Length of hospital stay, reactions and complications related to massive transfusion were recorded.The cases who underwent obstetric massive blood transfusion were divided into 2 groups as low-risk pregnancy and high-risk pregnancy.The data were also compared between the 2 groups.

Results: The rate of massive blood transfusion was found to be 26 (12/4607) in 10000 pregnancies in low-risk pregnancies and 1.2% (27/2269) in high-risk pregnancies. Transfusion was started in 21 of 33 cases who underwent cesarean section due to massive bleeding that occurred intraoperatively. The time between the decision of transfusion due to obstetric hemorrhage and initiation of transfusion, and the vital signs and shock indices of the cases at the time of initiation of transfusion were similar between the groups (p>0.05). However, while the Hb and Htc levels were statistically lower in the low-risk group at the time of initiation of transfusion, the INR value was statistically higher in the high-risk group.

Conclusion: In massive obstetric hemorrhages, which is one of the most important causes of maternal mortality, application of surgical procedures (compression sutures, arter ligation or hysterectomy) combined with massive blood transfusion is life-saving.
Digital Adoption and Financial Performance: Evidence From Indonesian SMEs in Food and Beverage Sector
Authors: Audrey Sazkhya Sinaga Kezia , Irene Jenni , Christanti Rossalina
Published: October 2023

Digital adoption is now starting to be utilized by SMEs business actors. This study aims to examine the impact of digital technology adoption on financial performance. Data collection in this study used a survey of 520 SMEs in the food and beverage sector in Indonesia, data analysis was carried out using the purposive sampling method. The variables of concern in this study are digital finance, digital payments, and digital marketing. Furthermore, financial literacy and financial inclusion are proposed as moderation. The results show that digital finance, digital payments and digital marketing have a positive and significant influence on the financial performance of SMEs, so it can be concluded that SMEs that adopt digital technology tend to have better performance. Furthermore, moderation of financial literacy and financial inclusion are unable to strengthen the relationship between digital finance, digital payments and digital marketing to financial performance. The implication of this research is that it is important for business owners to consider the adoption of digital technology in order to improve financial performance. The number of businesses that experience an increase in financial performance, will also be followed by an increase in the Indonesian economy. The limitations during this study were conducted, such as the number of large SMEs samples that were not comparable to other groups, as well as research results that could not be widely applied to other sectors.
Eles Percebem o que Queremos? Um Estudo Sobre a Percepção dos Estudantes em um Sistema Educacional Gamificado
Authors: De Juli Marcelo Camargo , Oliveira Wilk , Nascimento Isabelle Melo do , Isotani Seiji
Published: October 2023

Estudos recentes apontam a gamificação como um recurso capaz de aumentar a motivação e o engajamento dos estudantes em ambientes educacionais. No entanto, um importante desafio atual é entender como a gamificação implementada é percebida pelos usuários finais. Para enfrentar esse desafio, nessa pesquisa, conduzimos um estudo observacional (transversal, descritivo e temporalmente prospectivo) analisando a percepção de 61 estudantes de pós-graduação sobre a gamificação implementada em um sistema educacional gamificado (utilizado por 23 meses) bem como, quais os efeitos psicológicos e comportamentais da gamificação nos estudantes. Os principais resultados indicam que i) os estudantes tiveram percepções diferentes dos elementos de gamificação implementados no sistema e ii) apresentam diferentes efeitos psicológicos e comportamentais positivos decorrentes da gamificação. Os resultados do estudo contribuem especialmente para as áreas de tecnologias educacionais e gamificação em educação, fornecendo insights relacionados ao design de sistemas educacionais gamificados.
The First Fungal Identification from Mini-BAL of Critical COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Fallah Fatemeh , Lotfali Ensieh , Azimi Leila , Khodaei Hannan , Rajabnejad Maryam , Abdollahi Nafiseh , Tayebi Hossein , Ansari Saham , Yaghoubi Saeedeh , Karimi Abdollah
Published: October 2023

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a worldwide issue due to its high prevalence and rapid transmission. Fungal infections have been detected in COVID-19 patients, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Objectives: This study aimed to isolate Aspergillus fumigatus and Mucor spp. on mini-bronchoalveolar lavage samples obtained from children with COVID-19 hospitalized in an Iranian children's hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed on mini-bronchoalveolar lavage samples from children confirmed positive for COVID-19 admitted to ICU with a ventilator from April 2021 to February 2022. Demographic characteristics were recorded, and fungal DNA was extracted from mini-BAL samples taken from children. Nested PCR was made with two primers for Aspergillus fumigatus and Mucor spp. Results: Out of 100 children with COVID-19, all samples were negative for Aspergillus fumigatus; however, 12 cases were positive for BAL PCR for Mucor spp. Among the 12 patients, fever, shortness of breath, cough, and decreased level of consciousness were reported in 8.3% (n: 1), 16.6% (n: 2), 25% (n: 3), and 25% (n: 3), respectively. Most cases (41.7%; n: 5) suffered from heart disease, followed by underlying malignancy (33.4%; n: 4). All positive BAL PCR for Mucor spp. cases had significantly higher chest CT scan scores and spent more time under a ventilator. Conclusions: The identification of COVID-19 with Mucor spp. was observed among 12% (n: 12) of children hospitalized in a COVID-19 ICU. When dealing with pediatric COVID-19 patients, clinicians should consider the differential diagnosis of fungal co-infections and have a low threshold to begin treatment. Moreover, it is highly advisable to take prophylactic measures, such as properly using corticosteroids and shortening the intubation time.
Cystic Hydatid Disease in Children in Gorgan from 2014 to 2021
Authors: Barati Leila , Shahkar Lobat , Raeiji Amirmohammad , Veghari Gholamreza
Published: October 2023

Background: Cystic hydatid disease is a serious human cestode infection caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. Hydatidosis is an important health and economic problem in Iran. Objectives: This study aims to investigate clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, and imaging of hydatidosis in children. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted based on the information recorded in the files of patients hospitalized due to hydatidosis at the Taleghani Children's Hospital in Gorgan from 2014 to 2021. The data was analyzed with the help of SPSS software version 25, utilizing descriptive statistics and the chi-square test. Results: Out of 58,974 patients admitted to Taleghani Hospital during 2014 - 2021, the frequency of hydatidosis was 42 (0.071%) cases. The patients comprised 78.5% boys and 21.5% girls, with an average age of 8.5 years ranging from 3 to 17 years old. A significant statistical difference was seen between the sexes (P = 0.012). There was a history of close contact with animals in 76.2% of patients and 73.9% of children in the village. The frequency of the total cyst was 75, and the most common location of the cyst was in the liver (60%) in the right lobe of the liver (54.6%) and then in the lung (36%) in the RLL region (17.4%). Single cysts (57.1%), unifocal cysts (61.9%), and CE1 cysts (40%) had the highest frequency. The most common symptom of liver involvement was abdominal pain (59.5%) and chronic cough in lung cysts (45.2%). Cysts with a size of 5 - 10 cm had the highest frequency (52%), and most were hypoechoic (48%). Positive serology test was reported in 11 cases (26.2%) and positive pathology in 22 cases (52.4%). The chance of hydatidosis in boys was 2.5 times higher than in girls, and in rural areas, it was more than three times higher than in urban areas. Conclusions: In this study, hydatidosis was more common in village boys aged 3-9. The liver and lung involvement were common, which required surgery in most cases. Considering the high prevalence of this disease in Gorgan, it is necessary to design an intervention plan to reduce children's burden, and a multidisciplinary approach should be planned to reduce its mortality and morbidity among children.
Variability of soil moisture on three sites in the Northern Antarctic Peninsula in 2022/23
Authors: Hrbáček Filip , Kňažková Michaela , Farzamian Mohammad , Baptista Joana
Published: October 2023

Soil moisture represents one of the crucial parameters of the terrestrial environments in Antarctica. It affects the biological abundance and also the thermal state of the soils. In this study, we present one year of volumetric water content and soil temperature measurements on James Ross Island, Nelson Island and King George Island. The volumetric water content at all sites increased with depth. The mean summer values were between 0.24 and 0.37 cm3/cm3 (James Ross Island), 0.30 and 0.40 cm3/cm3 (Nelson Island) and 0.11 and 0.36 cm3/cm3 (King George Island). We found that the freezing point of the soils was close to 0°C on Nelson Island and King George Island. We attributed the lower temperature of soil freezing around -0.5°C on James Ross Island to the site location close to the sea. Even though the sites are located in the distinctive climate zones and comprise of contrasting soil types, the only differences of moisture regime were observed the surficial layer of the studied sites.
Photosynthetic pigments in herbaceous plants on the territory of Railway Stations in the Kola Peninsula cities
Authors: Saltan Natalya V. , Sviatkovskaya Ekaterina A.
Published: October 2023

For the first time, a study on photosynthetic pigments found in native (Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop., Taraxacum officinale F. H. Wigg) and introduced herbaceous plants (Primula elatior (L.) Hill, Trollius asiaticus L.) growing in subarctic regions is presented. Plant species were collected close to railway stations in five cities of the Kola Subarctic (Murmansk, Olenegorsk, Apatity, Polyarnye Zori, Kandalaksha). The leaves for pigment analysis were collected at comparable times during the growing season of plants. In the leaves of Ch. angustifolium, the content of pigments (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b and carotenoids) was higher than in T. officinale (except Murmansk). In T. asiaticus the content of photosynthetic pigments was comparable to native species. P. elatior was inferior to other species in terms of the content of chlorophyll b and carotenoids. In the leaves of T. asiaticus on the territory of the railway stations Polyarnye Zori and Kandalaksha, shifts in the ratio of the main groups of pigments were noted. Application of maximum permissible concentrations Ni, Cu, Cd, Pb for comparison with the actual content of the pollutants in soils of railway stations showed that the soils contaminated only by Ni and Cu (3-6 times), with a maximum in Olenegorsk. Low soil contamination with Pb was found only in Kandalaksha. The impact of soil pollution with heavy metals on native species was not revealed. For introduced species, a weak non-significant positive relationship was found (r = 0.56). A high correlation coefficient was obtained for the total content of chlorophylls in the leaves of T. asiaticus (r = 0.83) and P. elatior (r = 0.89) in Kandalaksha, caused by the content of nitrogenous compounds in the soil associated with the use of fertilizers in the flower garden.
Taxonomy of rock-inhabiting fungi from James Ross Island, Antarctica
Authors: Laichmanová Monika
Published: October 2023

A total of 51 strains of rock-inhabiting fungi, which were isolated from rock fragments in the deglaciated area of James Ross Island, Antarctica, were studied and compared by sequencing the ITS rDNA region. Analysed strains were classified into two classes of the phylum Ascomycota. Specifically, 41 strains were classified within the families Teratosphaeriaceae (20) and Extremaceae (21), belonging to the order Mycosphaerellales of the class Dothideomycetes. The remaining Dothideomycetes strains were found to be related to species from the orders Cladosporiales and Dothideales. Additionally, only four strains were related to the order Chaetothyriales, which belongs to the class Eurotiomycetes. On the whole, 29 analysed strains were affiliated with four genera of typical rock-inhabiting fungi, namely Oleoguttula, Rachicladosporium, Elasticomyces and Vermiconidia. The genus Vermiconidia was represented by the highest number of isolates among the studied strains, suggesting that it represents a common component of the fungal community of the investigated area. Out of the 51 analysed strains, only seven were successfully identified as the species Rachicladosporium antarcticum, Oleoguttula mirabilis, and Elasticomyces elasticus. Further investigation and characterization of the majority of analysed strains are necessary to determine their taxonomic position and describe potentially new taxa.
Edukasi Hak Kekayaan Intelektual Kepada Pelaku Umkm Di Desa Undisan
Authors: Muzon Muhammad Mahesa Asykari
Published: October 2023

Kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat Desa Undisan tentang Hukum membuat masyarakat tidak tau dan tidak paham apa itu Hak Kekayaan Inetelektual atau HKI. Hal ini disebabkan masyarakat yang kurang paham menggunakan sosial media sehingga kurang mendapat informasi tentang HKI itu seperti apa dan keterbatasan Bahasa yang mereka gunakan sehari hari. Bahasa yang biasanya mereka gunakan biasanya adalah Bahasa daerah yaitu Bahasa Bali, maka dengan demikian masyarakat disana kurang paham tentang HKI khususnya Hak Cipta. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Beberapa metode penelitian ini melakukan wawancara terhadap pelaku UMKM secara langsung untuk mendapat informasi sejauh mana mereka mengetahui HKI itu sendiri. Hasil uji dari metode ini diharapkan dapat membantu perkembangan UMKM di Desa Undisan.Lacking knowledge of the community from Undisan Village about law, made them do not know and do not understand what Intellectual Property Rights or HKI are. This is due to the people who do not understand how to use social media so they do not get information about what HKI is like and the language barrier that they use every day. The language they usually use is usually the regional language, that is Balinese, so that they do not understand about HKI, especially copyright. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. Some of these research methods interviewed the UMKM actors directly to obtain information on how far they know about HKI itself. The results of this method are expected to help the development of UMKM in Undisan Village
Sero-molecular epidemiological analysis of leptospirosis in smallholder dairy cattle in selected regions of Tanzania
Authors:   , Motto Shabani
Published: October 2023

The smallholder dairy industry in Tanzania is a promising sector for household income generation despite challenges of zoonosis such as leptospirosis caused by Leptospira serovar Hardjo. A total of 2086 blood, serum and additional vaginal swab for female cattle were collected from smallholder dairy cattle for leptospirosis testing using three complementary tests An overall prevalence of 13%, 13.1% and 13.7% for Leptospira serovar Hardjo by ELISA test, RT-PCR for pathogenic Leptospira spp. and MAT respectively. Based on ELISA test, the highest prevalence shown in Iringa 30.2% (95% CI 25.1 - 35.7%) and Tanga 18.9% (95% CI 15.7 - 22.6). In multivariable analysis, factors that were a significant risk in smallholder dairy cattle are: animals over 5 years of age OR = 1.41 (95% CI 1.05 - 1.90); indigenous breed OR = 2.78 (95% CI 1.47 - 5.26); hiring or keeping a bull for breeding purposes OR = 1.91 (95% CI 1.34 - 2.71); distance between farms of more than 100 meters OR = 1.75 (95% CI 1.16 - 2.64); livestock kept extensively (OR = 2.31, 95% CI 1.36 - 3.91); farms without cat for rodent control (OR = 1.87, 95% CI 1.16 - 3.02); farmers with livestock training OR = 1.62 (95% CI 1.15 - 2.27); temperature (OR = 1.63, 95% CI 1.18 - 2.26), and the interaction of higher temperature and precipitation (OR = 1.5, 95%CI 1.12 - 2.01). This findings provide an opportunity for future study to include a broad serogroups panel for more identification of common serogroups circulating in cattle for vaccine target in Tanzanian cattle population.
Modeling the transmission dynamics and control of cassava mosaic disease with non-cassava host plants
Authors:   , Erick Bahati
Published: October 2023

For many years cassava mosaic disease hinders cassava production in Africa. In this study, the mathematical model for the transmission dynamics and control of cassava mosaic disease in cassava and non-cassava host plant populations was formulated and analysed. The next generation matrix technique was employed to obtain the basic reproduction number (R0). The local stability of the disease-free equilibrium point was determined using the Linearization method while the normalized forward sensitivity index technique was utilized to analyse the sensitivity of the model parameters. The optimality control technique, based on the Pontraygin Maximum Principle, with roguing activities and insecticide application as control strategies, has been applied to achieve the optimality of objective function. Moreover, the Incremental Cost-effectiveness Ratio approach was used to perform a cost-effectiveness analysis on control strategies in combating cassava mosaic disease. Lastly, the numerical simulation for the formu lated models to assess sensitive parameters, global stability and the optimal solution was per formed. The findings reveal the existence and global stability of both disease-free and endemic equilibrium points when R0 ≤ 1 and R0 > 1 respectively. The most sensitive parameters for the dynamics of cassava mosaic disease were found to be whitefly mortality rate (ω) and the whitefly carrying capacity per m2 (κw). The findings from numerical simulation and cost effectiveness analysis on the optimality system conclude that the combined method of roguing and insecticide application has higher impacts with a lower cost of controlling the disease com pared to the single control approach of roguing activities or insecticide application. Therefore, for effective and efficient mitigation of cassava mosaic disease, results from this study suggest the integrated approach of roguing and insecticides application
Estrategias comunicativas entre profesionales sanitarios y personas con pérdida de audición
Authors: Ayala Martínez Venus Atenea , Herrera Justicia Sonia
Published: October 2023

Caso: Hombre de 30 años con pérdida de audición bilateral progresiva y percepción de vulnerabilidad ante el riesgo de dependencia para la comunicación con los demás. Objetivo principal: Conocer las diferentes estrategias comunicativas, basadas en la evidencia, para mejorar la calidad asistencial entre el personal sanitario y las personas con pérdida de audición. Metodología: Búsqueda de evidencias siguiendo el modelo PRAXIS. Resultados principales: Recomendaciones de buena práctica: (a) adquirir conocimientos sobre el método de comunicación más apropiado para el paciente; (b) facilitar el acceso a las personas en los centros sanitarios y consultas; (c) buscar apoyo en otros recursos para evitar su exclusión; (d) conocer las competencias lingüísticas para comunicarse con personas sordas; (e) emplear intérpretes en las unidades de salud; y (f) asegurarse de la comprensión de la información aportada. Prácticas de autocuidado: Concienciarse de que la sordera es una discapacidad que tiene ciertas soluciones, conocer los derechos y recursos de los que dispone y pedir ayuda siempre que la necesite debido al desconocimiento por parte de los profesionales sanitarios sobre la comunicación con las personas sordas.
Proposing Green Waqf Development Strategy in Protecting Land Ecosystems in Indonesia
Authors: Irfany Mohammad Iqbal , Ningsih Sri Rahayu , Hasanah Qoriatul , Rusydiana Aam Slamet
Published: October 2023

Climate change and terrestrial ecosystems are one of the important things in sustainable development goals (SDGs). In Indonesia, there are about 14 million critical lands (The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, 2018) that motivated the formation of several innovative financing to utilize critical lands, including the Green Waqf Movement since August 2021. This study aims to describe, identify key sub-elements, and analyze the Green Waqf development strategy in maintaining terrestrial ecosystems in Indonesia through the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) approach. The results show that several key aspects in the constraint element are the lack of professionalism of nazhir, the lack of low public literacy and the lack of education and socialization of Green Waqf in the development of Green Waqf. The main goal that needs to be achieved is the existence of legal support for Green Waqf. This study recommends Green Waqf development strategies by coordinating the Indonesian Waqf Board, WaCIDS, nazhir, The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, local governments and other related stakeholders to encourage the Green Waqf program. In addition, approaching and fostering good relationship between wakif, nazhir, and business (including SMEs) as well as developing a number of green product development programs are also important.
Monetary Stability under Dual Banking System before Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Nurfalah Irfan , Fatoni Ahlis
Published: October 2023

The Indonesian monetary authority or the Central Bank of Indonesia has established a policy in accordance with the constitution No. 3 in 2004, the monetary policy taken by Central Bank of Indonesia is the inflation targeting framework (ITF). To achieve this, Central Bank of Indonesia established intermediary policies which are regulating the volume of the money supply, stipulating the minimum reserves banking and regulating credit or financing. From some of these intermediary policies, the authors are interested in researching monetary policy in the dual monetary system in Indonesia, where the instruments used by each monetary system are different, so which system is the most stable and sustains Indonesia's growth and which system is the best to achieve ITF goals. The method used is Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) with data from 2010-sep 2018. The results show that the instruments used in conventional monetary systems based on interest rates have no influence on economic growth, whereas instruments in the Islamic monetary system have an influence on economic growth.
Has Covid-19 Pandemic had an Impact on the Productivity of Indonesia Zakat Institutions?
Authors: Mimma Maripatul Uula  , Nun Maziyyah
Published: October 2023

This study aims to measure the productivity of zakat institutions in Indonesia using the Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI) method with the research period 2016-2022. The research objects used are 7 zakat institutions in Indonesia. The data of this study comes from the annual financial statements of each institution from the period 2016-2022. The input variables in this study are employee costs, operational costs and total assets. And for the output variable is the collection and distribution of zakat. The results of this study explain that during the period 2016-2022, the productivity level of zakat institutions in Indonesia has a fluctuating trend from year to year. Based on the average TFPCH score, it is concluded that the productivity of zakat institutions shows a decline and technological change has not contributed optimally to the increase in the productivity of zakat institutions in Indonesia. Furthermore, the productivity of Zakat Institutions during the Covid-19 pandemic has a significant influence on the productivity level of LAZ in Indonesia. Then, there are only two LAZs that have increased productivity, namely BAMUIS BNI and YBM PLN. We also apply quadrant analysis to divide zakat institutions based on efficiency and technological changes value.
The Relationship of Attitude, Perceived Behavioral Control, Subjective Norm on Halal Food Purchasing Behavior on Indonesian Muslim Millennials
Authors: Siti Salmah  , Anwar Adem Shikur
Published: October 2023

Currently, halal food is one of the interesting topics to research, especially in Indonesia, because halal food has great potential and contribution in the halal sector. This study aims to examine the purchasing behavior of halal food among generation z Muslims in Indonesia. Respondents were randomly selected from generation z Muslims who consume halal food through questionnaires, resulting in 179 respondents. This study uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), showing a positive and significant relationship between attitude and purchase intention, perceived behavioral control and purchase intention, perceived behavioral control and satisfaction, purchase intention and satisfaction. This is in accordance with the Theory of Planned Behavioral applied in this study. Meanwhile, subjective norms and purchase intention showed a positive but insignificant relationship with the model tested. This study contributes to understanding halal food purchasing behavior, especially for generation z Muslims and the level of consumer satisfaction with these products and as an evaluation material for halal food entrepreneurs.

 

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Islamic Banks Spin-Off Policy in Indonesia
Authors: Siti Salmah  , Devi Abrista
Published: October 2023

Government policy related to the Spin off of Islamic Banks is one of the efforts to develop and strengthen the role of Islamic banking. The purpose of this study is to see the extent of development and sentiment towards the Spin Off of Islamic Banks. The method used is descriptive statistical analysis combined with meta-analysis and sentiment from secondary data in the form of metadata from 45 Dimension indexed articles, then processed using Microsoft Excel 2019 and SentiStrenght software. The results of the analysis show that the topic of Islamic Bank Spin off has a neutral sentiment of 46.7% followed by a positive sentiment of 31.1% and a negative sentiment of 22.2%. In addition, factors that influence positive and negative sentiments towards the Islamic Bank Spin off were also found.
Strengthening of Islamic Principles in The Halal Industry for Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Sri Meylinda  , Rabiatul Adawiyah Matondang
Published: October 2023

In the current era of globalization, the development of the halal industry is an important agenda for planning the development strategies of countries in the world. Even in some countries that are minority Muslim countries also have a level of awareness and concern for Islamic principles in the halal industry. The halal industry in the global era continues to experience very significant growth, the halal industry also offers the concept of goodness for consumption, so it has a guarantee that products and services produce the best quality. The superiority of the halal industry lies in sharia values, such as social responsibility, environmental friendliness, preserving nature, avoiding usury, and ethical investment. In Indonesia itself, it actually has the potential to capture market opportunities for the halal industry, but there are several factors that result in a lack of application of Islamic principles in it, this is due to a lack of strengthening policies from government sectors. This type of research uses qualitative or descriptive research. This research aims to determine the effect of the development and growth of the halal industry on sustainable development. The results of the study show that the biggest challenge in the development of the halal industry is first, social diversity that influences the consumption pattern of the halal industry. Second, the low capacity of industry players such as MSMEs in understanding the supply chain of the halal industry. Third, the low level of literacy in halal industry products.
Monetary Overinvestment and The Fall of Asian Tigers
Authors: Raihan
Published: October 2023

The author proposes that the Asian financial crisis can be traced back to the Plaza Accord of 1985, an agreement to artificially strengthen the yen and weaken the dollar. Coupled with low interest rates, the arrangement enabled the fabled speculative boom of the 1990s in East Asia. The essay illustrates, using the Austrian overinvestment theory, how financial liberalization undermined by government exchange interventions can lead to devastating consequences. Government interference in the financial sector, either for the purpose of protecting consumers or domestic manufacturers, results in instability in the long-run. Even after sacrificing the broader economy to subsidize a certain group of manufacturers or consumers, the governments and central banks failed to protect these groups they set out to subsidize in the first place
The Effect of Mindful Breathing and Mindful Sitting Practices on Nanyang Zhi Hui High School Students in Medan
Authors: Ferry Ferry , Kabri Kabri , Surya Julia
Published: October 2023

The research objective was to determine the effect of mindful breathing and mindful sitting practices on the academic stress of Nanyang Zhi Hui High School students in Medan. The population in this study was 82 high school students who had known and participated in the practice of mindful breathing and mindful sitting for 5 years. Data collection methods are questionnaires and documentation as support. Methods of data analysis using inferential statistics with a quantitative approach and multiple linear regression. The data that has been collected is tested for validity and reliability, which is then analyzed using inferential statistical methods. The results showed that the practice of mindful breathing had an effect on the academic stress of Nanyang Zhi Hui Medan High School students by 6.6%, the practice of mindful sitting had an effect on the academic stress of Nanyang Zhi Hui Medan High School students by 5.8% and the practice of mindful breathing and mindful sitting together (simultaneously) had an effect on the academic stress of Nanyang Zhi Hui High School students by 13.6%, with the variable of mindful breathing practice providing an effective contribution of 7.17% while the variable of mindful sitting practice providing an effective contribution of 6.41%. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the practice of mindful breathing and mindful sitting has a significant effect on the academic stress of Nanyang Zhi Hui High School students.
Effet de flambage sur le pouvoir rejetonnant de bananier plantain (Musa sapientum L.) in situ à Gbado-Lite en République Démocratique du Congo
Authors: Molongo Mokondande Médard
Published: October 2023

La présente étude a pour objet celui de tester l’effet de flambage sur le pouvoir rejetonnant de bananier plantain (Musa sapientum L.) in situ à Gbadolite en République Démocratique du Congo. Pour ce faire, un essai en blocs complets randomisés a été conduit en utilisant les variétés locales notamment Yongo, Mosantu et Ngbangele respectivement les cultivars de types french, vrai et faux corne, disposés en lignes pairées; donc, 4 blocs et 3 traitements qui sont 3 types de bananier plantain chacun représenté par un cultivar dont certains échantillons ont été flambés et d’autres non flambés. Il a été observé que le flambage a augmenté par rapport aux témoins le taux de rejetonnage à 183,3 % ; 200 % et 250 % respectivement pour les cultivars flambés des types vrai corne ; faux corne et french. Le nombre moyen des rejets par bulbe a été de 5 rejets par bulbe non flambé contre 15 rejets issus de bulbe flambé pour le cultivar Ngbangele, du type faux corne; 5 rejets provenus de cultivar Mosantu non flambé contre 16 rejets provenus de bulbe flambé, du type vrai corne et 6 rejets provenus de cultivar non flambé, Yongo, du type french contre 21 rejets issus des sujets flambés.
Evaluation in silico de l’activité anti-drépanocytaire de quelques composés de l’huile essentielle de Lippia multiflora Moldenke (Verbenaceae)
Authors:   Institut Supérieur des Techniques Médicales, Section  Biologie Médicale, Unité d’Enseignement de Microbiologie, Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo, Masengo Colette , Ngbolua Jean-Paul
Published: October 2023

Dans le contexte de la drépanocytose, une maladie génétique affectant les globules rouges, la recherche de traitements alternatifs est cruciale. L'objectif de cette étude est d'utiliser des simulations informatiques pour prédire l'efficacité de certains composés de Lippia multiflora dans la lutte contre cette hémoglobinopathie. La méthodologie utilisée repose sur des techniques de modélisation moléculaire et de simulation in silico. Dix molécules de la plante ont été sélectionnées et leurs structures tridimensionnelles construites. Ensuite, des simulations de docking moléculaire ont été effectuées pour évaluer l'affinité de liaison entre ces métabolites secondaires et l’hémoglobine S. Les résultats révèlent que quatre composés chimiques de Lippia multiflora (cycloeucalenol, luteolin, verbascoside et zitosterin) présentent une affinité prometteuse avec la protéine cible, suggérant un potentiel anti-drépanocytaire de la plante. Cependant, des études expérimentales ultérieures sont nécessaires pour valider ces prédictions (efficacité potentielle) afin de confirmer l’efficacité réelle de cette plante médicinale. Cette approche in silico ouvre ainsi la voie à une présélection plus rapide et économique de plantes médicinales prometteuses pour le développement futur de traitements contre la drépanocytose. Mots clés: Modélisation moléculaire, medecine alternative, Lippia multiflora, drépanocytose, République démocratique du Congo
Simon F. Davies' Open Educational Resource on Literary Terms
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

I wanted to draw everybody's attention to the excellent work of Simon F. Davies, one of my colleagues at the University of Sussex, who has produced a  fantastic  Open Educational Resource on teaching poetry to undergraduates. Were I deploying  meiosis  I'd say this was pretty good. As it is, and this isn't  hyperbole  , it's bloody great. Here are the links. If you want an ePub version, that's available on Simon's site: Simon F.