bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intermittent Epoprostenol Infusions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Associated Pulmonary Hypertension—A Series of Three Cases
Authors: Kong KO , Badsha H , Thumboo J , Chng HH
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Pulmonary hypertension (PHT) associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has a grave prognosis. Continuous prostacyclin infusion significantly reduces pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) and may improve survival in patients with primary and secondary PHT. We report our experience with intermittent epoprostenol (EPO) infusion in SLE patients with PHT.

Clinical Characteristics: We reviewed patients with SLE associated PHT who were treated with intermittent EPO infusions in 1998. All 3 patients had severe PHT, with maximum systolic PAP (PASP) of 58, 96 and 67 mm Hg, respectively, when measured using Doppler echocardiography, and were in New York Heart Association functional class III.
Treatment: All patients were given 6 infusions of EPO monthly via peripheral venous access without significant side effects.

Outcome: The PASP of all patients remained stable during the therapy. The therapeutic response as measured by patient symptoms and PASP was variable. No patient had significant reduction of PASP during the 6-month treatment period. Two patients developed rebound elevation of PASP after cessation of treatment, while the PASP of the other patient remained stable for 10 months.

Conclusion: Although intermittent EPO infusion did not substantially reduce PASP, it prevented further rise in PAP during the treatment period, suggesting that this regimen may benefit a subset of SLE patients with PHT.
Art and “the Language of Well-Being” in Adolescent Health Care
Authors: Thwaite P , Bennett DL , Pynor H , Zigmond H
Published: December 2023

Feeling effective as a young person depends on a capacity to draw upon one’s own resources in the service of healthy living and development. In adolescent health care, there is the need to call upon the talents and creativity of young people, to introduce new and exciting experiences, and to facilitate involvement in their own care in order to nurture optimal growth and development on a physical and psychological level. While hospitalisation can represent a major crisis point in adolescence, the provision of a stimulating environment and the opportunity for creative activities offers an exciting, transformative and healing experience. Art allows adolescents to use alternative languages beyond illness, to engage in endeavours that are distanced from overt therapeutic intent, and to embrace attributes of self-esteem and resilience. Through the process and production of art, and the inclusion of music, poetry, film or theatre, young people can experience personal growth, acquire skills, develop socially and contribute to environmental change. In seeking to illustrate the value and importance of such approaches, this paper draws upon the experiences of a youth arts program attached to an adolescent ward. In a project called Art Injection, art students worked with adolescents to make sculptures from old hospital equipment, with startling results. More recently, the development of personal totem poles and an imaginative mosaic mural has powerfully engaged creativity and community in care. Group and individual art sessions, including the media arts project Creative Well, are offered on weekdays as part of the general hospital routine, enabling hospitalised young people to experience creativity as a daily part of their lives.
Surgical Management of Colorectal Metastases to the Liver
Authors: Cheow PC , Ooi LL PJ
Published: December 2023

Liver metastases develop in 50% to 60% of patients with colorectal carcinoma. Surgical resection offers a good five-year survival rate and the only chance of cure. In this article, the natural history and risk factors for the development of colorectal liver metastases are discussed, followed by the diagnostic work-up towards surgical resection. Various issues pertaining to surgical management, such as patient selection, timing of resection, perioperative mortality and morbidity, prognostic factors, adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapy and repeat resection are reviewed.
Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) – Twenty Years On
Authors: Leong A F P K
Published: December 2023

Introduction: The results of total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer were first reported 20 years ago. The superior outcome in the original two papers was attributed to the complete excision of the mesorectum, preference for anterior resection over abdominoperineal resection, application of cytotoxic solutions to eradicate exfoliated tumour cells and specialisation in rectal cancer surgery. A review was conducted to examine the evidence from the literature accumulated over the past 20 years in support of this thesis.

Methods: A Medline search of all studies was carried out pertaining to the issues of mesorectal metastases, anterior resection versus abdominoperineal resection, exfoliated tumour cells in rectal cancer and specialisation in rectal cancer surgery.

Results: Mesorectal metastases can be found up to 5 cm from the apparent distal edge of a rectal cancer. They occur in pT3 and pT4 tumours. Their presence indicates a poorer prognosis. There is evidence that TME improves outcomes in mid-and low-rectal cancers but its role in upper rectal and rectosigmoid cancers is controversial. It has been difficult to demonstrate the superiority of anterior resection over abdominoperineal resection as comparative studies report similar outcomes. Exfoliated tumour cells have been demonstrated to contribute to anastomotic recurrence and this probability may be reduced by the use of cytotoxic agents to irrigate the rectal stump. Multiple studies have shown that specialisation in rectal cancer surgery result in lower postoperative morbidity and mortality, local and distant recurrence rates and higher rates of sphincter saving resections.

Conclusion: The majority of tenets espoused in the original papers on TME have found support in follow-up studies since their publication.
Computed Tomographic Appearance of Colorectal Hepatic Metastases
Authors: Chiang S H , Thng C H , Teh C S C , Tan A G S , Poddar S L , Wong B S , Chow P K H , Chung A Y F , Ooi L L P J
Published: December 2023

Introduction: This article reviews the various computed tomography (CT) appearances of hepatic metastases from colorectal primaries and assesses the frequency of occurrence of the various patterns.

Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study of the CT appearances of histologically proven colorectal hepatic metastases in a group of 52 patients who had undergone surgical hepatic resection between January 1994 and December 2001. A total of 74 hepatic metastatic lesions were reviewed. All lesions were examined in the portal venous phase.

Results: A discernible rim was seen in 54 lesions (73%). Thick rim was present in 36 lesions (48.6%) and thin rim in 18 lesions (24.3%). Enhancement of the rim was present in 62 cases (83.8%). Increased central attenuation was seen in 38 lesions (51.4%). Of these, the centre was heterogeneous in 76.3% and scar-like in 23.7%. A non-enhancing rim was seen in 12 lesions (16.2%) which appeared as lesions with “bevelled edge”. Thick enhancing rim with non-enhancing centre was the most common combination in 15 lesions (20.3%).

Conclusion: An enhancing rim could be seen in 83.8% of lesions. Increased central attenuation was present in 51.4% of the lesions. Familiarity with the various CT appearances may facilitate identification and diagnosis of colorectal liver metastases.
Significance of the Lateral Epiphysis of the Acetabulum to Hip Joint Stability
Authors: Singh S
Published: December 2023

Normal development of the acetabulum is crucial to the growth and stability of the hip. Twenty-five New Zealand white rabbits (postweaning) weighing 1.5 to 2.2 kg were used. Both hips were exposed through an anterolateral approach. On the right hip, a fixed area of superolateral physeal cartilage was damaged with drills. Sham open reduction was performed for the left hip. Radiographic changes of the right hips were evident at 6 weeks. At 12 weeks, the right hip dislocated in a posterior and superior direction. The left hip remained normal. Histopathologic analysis correlated strongly with the radiographic findings. There were thinning of cartilage cells of the acetabulum, with disorganisation. The acetabular roof was poorly formed. The lateral acetabular epiphysis is vital to the development of the acetabular roof. Damage to this epiphysis may result in acetabular maldevelopment and subsequent hip instability. We tested the hypothesis that abnormality in this epiphysis can give rise to abnormal acetabular development.
Identifikasi Organ Reproduksi Jantan dan Betina pada Ikan Air Tawar
Authors: Umaroh Izza yani , Lubis Isnaini rahmah , Aulia Ayu riski , Nahombang Syntia zeyrani , Hasibuan Febry Rahmadhani
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian identifikasi letak, bentuk, jenis dan fungsi alat kelamin pada ikan air tawar. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengidentifikasi, memahami dan membandingkan organ reproduksi ikan air tawar. Pembedahan sampel dilakukan pada tanggal 3 November 2023 di ruangan laboratorium FITK UIN Sumatera Utara. Sampel yang digunakan yaitu satu ekor ikan gabus jantan dan satu ekor belut betina. Data yang diperoleh dari hasil pengamatan akan ditabulasikan dan dianalisis secara deskriptif berdasarkan literatur. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan perbedaan signifikan dalam struktur dan morfologi alat kelamin antara ikan gabus dan alat kelamin jantan. Alat kelamin ikan gabus jantan ditemukan memiliki karakterisitk berupa organ reproduksi eksternal yang lebih besar dan warnanya yang lebih cerah, sementara belut betina memiliki organ reproduksi internal yang lebih kecil dan cenderung warnanya lebih gelap. Pada ikan gabus jantan terdapat gonat, sepasang testis dan saluran vas deferens dan kloaka. Sedangkan belut betina terdiri dari ovarium, oviduk dan juga terdapat alat kelamin tambahan yaitu kelenjar yang mengasilkan cairan mucus dan kelenjar sperma.
Perbandingan Pertumbuhan Embrio Ayam Kampung Dengan Variasi Metode Pengeraman
Authors: Hasibuan Febry Rahmadhani , Amelia Suhaila , Sinurat Yulianti , Achyari Putri Rizq , Saragih Fany Erlangga
Published: December 2023

Penetasan merupakan suatu proses yang memerlukan penanganan yang baik, agar diperoleh efisiensi daya tetas yang berkualitas prima. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbandingan pertumbuhan embrio ayam kampung dengan metode pengeraman oleh induk ayam dan pengeraman dengan lampu pijar. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Oktober 2023 di Desa Sirube-rube. Metode yang digunakan yaitu dengan pengambilan sampel langsung di lapangan dengan teknik pengumpulan data adalah observasi dan dokumentasi. Menggunakan sebanyak 2 butir telur ditetaskan menggunakan pengeram oleh induk ayam dan 2 butir telur menggunakan lampu pijar dalam waktu kurang lebih 1 bulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan analisis perbandingan telur ayam terhadap daya hidup embrio, lama menetas dan gagal menetasnya telur ayam kampung. Pengeraman telur ayam oleh induk lebih baik dibandingkan dengan penggunaan pengeraman lampu pijar.
Penerapan Media Book Widget untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Biologi Siswa Kelas XI di SMAN 2 Tanggul (Materi Sistem Reproduksi)
Authors: Hesti Hesti , Prafitasari Aulya , Zunaidah Evi
Published: December 2023

Materi sistem reproduksi pada mata pelajaran biologi dianggap materi yang kompleks dikarenakan banyaknya istilah-istilah biologi didalamnya ditambah dengan lemahnya inovasi dalam pembelajaran biologi akan berdampak pada hasil belajar biologi siwa menjadi kurang baik. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMAN 2 Tanggul dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui apakah penerapan media Book widget mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Metode yang digunakan yaitu penelitian tindakan kelas atau disebut juga Classroom Action research dengan menerapkan 2 siklus dengan 2 kali pertemuan tiap siklusnya. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa penerapan media Book Widget mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa yang ditandai dengan peningkatan nilai rata-rata siswa dari pra tindakan dan sesudah tindakan, yaitu pra (73,8), siklus I (80,8), dan siklus II (87,7). Terjadi peningkatan nilai rata-rata dari pra tindakan ke siklus I sebesar 7 serta dari siklus I ke siklus II sebesar 6,9. Serta adanya peningkatan ketuntasan belajar siswa pra tindakan dan sesudah tindakan yaitu: pra (50 %), siklus I (69,4 %), dan siklus II (90 %). Peningkatan ketuntasan hasil belajar dari pra ke siklus I sebesar 19,4 % dan dari siklus I ke siklus II sebesar 20,6 %. Hasil penelitian ini juga dapat dijadikan refleksi bagi sekolah dalam meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran.
Penerapan Media Pembelajaran Biologi Berbasis Canva untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Kognitif Siswa SMAN 1 Panji
Authors: Putri Siti Anindya , Usman Ali , Slamet Imam Prajoko
Published: December 2023

Seiring dengan perkembangan zaman yang semakin canggih dan segala aktivitas manusia dipermudah dengan perkembangan teknologi yang semakin pesat. Maka, dengan adanya Era Digital 4.0, banyak orang menjadi konsumtif dalam menggunakan smartphone dan perangkat pintar mereka. Tidak dapat dipungkiri, hal ini juga terjadi pada sebagian besar pelajar saat ini. Oleh karena itu, sebagai pendidik, kita harus menyikapi fenomena ini dengan menjadikan smartphone dan perangkat pintarnya sebagai media pembelajaran yang memudahkan mereka untuk belajar dan dapat menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang me-nyenangkan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui inovasi penggunaan Canva sebagai media pembelajaran biologi dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Pemanfaatan media pem-belajaran yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Canva, dimana Canva merupakan platform desain grafis gratis yang sangat sesuai digunakan oleh semua kalangan, mulai dari pemula hingga profesional, dan fitur-fitur yang tersedia sangat mudah untuk dipahami. Survei dalam penelitian ini dilakukan selama dua siklus. Setiap siklus meliputi dua kali pertemuan yang meliputi tahap perencanaan pembelajaran, pelaksanaan tindakan observasi, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas X-3 SMAN 1 Panji yang berjumlah 37 orang. Sumber data yang diperoleh adalah observasi, tes, dan hasil belajar. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif kualitatif.  Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil belajar siswa kelas X-3 SMAN 1 Panji mengalami mengalami peningkatan setelah menerapkan media pembelajaran berbasis aplikasi Canva. Hasil tersebut ditunjukkan dengan adanya peningkatan hasil belajar kognitif siswa pada setiap siklusnya.
Alih Fungsi Lahan Persawahan Menjadi Perumahan di Kabupaten Jember Berdasarkan Peraturan Daerah Kabupaten Jember Nomor 1 Tahun 2015 Tentang Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah Kabupaten Jember Tahun 2015-2035
Authors: Santoso M. Iqbal Sun’an , Fitri Icha Cahyaning
Published: December 2023

Indonesia as an agricultural country is a country rich in agriculture. Land is a very important part of everyday life, the main function of land is as a place to live, apart from that land can be used for plantations, industry and many other uses such as social functions. As settlements become increasingly dense and more land is converted into housing and settlements, the amount of land is decreasing, the problems arising from land conversion activities are very worrying, so this case is very concerning. This research uses a statutory and conceptual approach with a normative juridical research type. The conversion of rice fields into housing in Jember Regency is based on Jember Regency Regional Regulation Number 1 of 2015 concerning Jember Regency Spatial Planning for 2015-2035. Jember Regency is one of the administrative regions of East Java Province. Most of the Jember Regency area is lowland, with an average land height of 83 meters above sea level and is an area that is quite fertile and very suitable for the development of agricultural commodities and plantations, so it is known as an area or food barn and a country's foreign exchange earner in the agricultural sector. East Java Province. However, agricultural land in Jember Regency has experienced many changes, characterized by increasingly narrow agricultural land. The narrowing of agricultural land in Jember Regency is due to housing construction which is increasing every year. The conversion of land in agricultural areas not only results in rice yields, but many other productions have to be sacrificed.
Analisis Yuridis Perjanjian Kerja Waktu Tertentu Berdasarkan Pasal 8 Ayat (1) Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 35 Tahun 2021 Tentang Perjanjian Kerja Waktu Tertentu, Alih Daya, Waktu Kerja dan Waktu Istirahat, dan Pemutusan Hubungan Kerja
Authors: Putri Karladian , Fauziyah  , Ubaidillah Lutfian
Published: December 2023

Agreement as law for the parties who make it. Indonesia as a rule of law country, reflects every behavior of society based on positive law in Indonesia. The work agreement can be terminated because the rights and obligations between the entrepreneur and the worker or laborer must not conflict with company regulations, collective work agreements and other applicable laws and regulations. This has been agreed and signed and cannot be withdrawn or changed except with the agreement of the parties. Apart from that, this also applies in the economic (business) sector, especially for actors involved in agreements with a company. This research aims to find out the interpretation of the Certain Time Work Agreement (PKWT) based on Article 8 Paragraph (1) of Government Regulation Number 35 of 2021 concerning certain time work agreements, outsourcing, work time and rest time, and termination of employment relations. This research uses juridical-normative legal research. The research results show that the PKWT regulations with a maximum period of 3 (three) years have been removed and PKWT workers will be replaced for no more than 5 (five) years. This includes the extension period as regulated in Government Regulations. If a PKWT worker exceeds the specified time period, then by law it will change to an Indefinite Time Work Agreement (PKWTT).
Implementasi E-Tilang Bagi Pelanggar Lalu Lintas di Kabupaten Jember Berdasarkan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 80 Tahun 2012 Tentang Tata Cara Pemeriksaan Kendaraan Bermotor di Jalan dan Penindakan Pelanggaran Lalu Lintas dan Angkutan Jalan
Authors: Rindang Dhana Dharu , Suryo Pramukhtiko
Published: December 2023

The traffic challenges faced by the Indonesian nation today are traffic violations, traffic jams and traffic crimes. These traffic violations can give rise to new problems that have more fatal consequences, for example they can result in traffic accidents and increase the death rate due to traffic accidents. The government's effort to respond to this is by instructing it to use information and communication technology to improve effective, excellent service and efficiency of public services and support transparency of public services. With a government policy related to providing services to the public using electronic services, the Chief of the Republic of Indonesia Police (KAPOLRI) then realized or implemented this policy by creating an electronic ticketing service (e-Tilang). The e-Tilang program has been implemented in Jember Regency since 2021. The implementation of the e-Tilang system in Jember Regency is still not optimal because there are many factors that hinder the realization of traffic order. So, this also has a big influence in measuring the effectiveness of implementing the e-Tilang system. This research uses a statutory approach and a conceptual approach, with a normative juridical research type. The implementation of e-Tilang in Jember Regency originally used CCTV cameras or what is usually called Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE). However, the implementation is still not optimal, therefore to perfect the e-Tilang technology there is INCAR innovation using a mobile camera. The implementation of e-Tiling for traffic violators in Jember Regency has not been implemented optimally. Because, law enforcement for traffic violators in Jember Regency still requires the use of manual ticketing methods. So, it is necessary to improve the e-Tilang system which has been implemented throughout Indonesia, especially the new innovation, namely the INCAR car.
Pengaruh Pola Komunikasi Guru terhadap Murid dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar (Studi Kasus di SDN Karangpring 02 Kec. Sukorambi Kab. Jember)
Authors: Thamrin Muhammad , Handarbeni Wuluh
Published: December 2023

One of the fields directly related to the Science of Communication is Education. Proficiency in communication within schools by teachers to students will lead to an improvement in learning motivation and the quality of education in schools. The research objective is to determine the relationship between teacher-student communication during the teaching and learning process at SDN. Karangpring 02, Sukorambi District, Jember Regency. The descriptive method used in this qualitative research includes interviews, observations, and documentation of SDN as data sources. Based on the data obtained, communication follows the development of students, and the students' receptivity in lower grades. Teachers communicate while teaching in a cheerful manner, while in higher grades, the approach becomes more serious, and there is no playfulness as seen in lower grades. The communication pattern between teachers and students is effective; teachers communicate formally and also engage in specific communication to facilitate feedback from students. This discussion promotes active student learning in the classroom. Adequate facilities and infrastructure are influential factors supporting the teaching and learning process at SDN. Karangping 02, Sukorambi District, Jember. Direct communication between parents and children at home has an impact on a child's learning, social interaction, and etiquette outside the home environment.
Coping during the COVID-19 pandemic in the cleaning staff of a public hospital
Authors: Guamanquispe Erika , Moyano Willian
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to generating physical conditions and consequences in the population, caused psychosocial disorders, for which people developed levels of coping with stress, causing difficulties in the cognitive and behavioral capacity of those affected, being a of the most affected populations the cleaning staff who worked in health institutions. The purpose of the study was to determine how the cleaning and cleaning staff of the Ambato General Teaching Hospital coped with stress during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. This is an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional cohort study with random probabilistic sampling. The Perceived Stress Scale-10 adapted to COVID-19 (EPP-10-C) was used. The main results show that, for the most part, the cleaning staff presented a moderate level of coping with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many also registered a mild level of coping. Finally, it was observed that the cleaning staff had developed different levels of coping, which allowed for reducing the impact on mental health.
Use of SCM in Manufacturing the Compressed Brick Optimizing Embodied Energy and Carbon Emission
Authors: JOSHI Tejas , RANGWALA Hasan , PRAJAPATI Apurav
Published: December 2023

Brick is one of the most used building materials in masonry construction. Conventionally burnt clay bricks are used. These bricks are manufactured from clay and burnt in a kiln at a higher temperature. This results in a very high amount of CO2 emission and has high embodied energy, which highly affects the environment. Compressed bricks are one of the sustainable solutions to overcome these issues of high CO2 emission and embodied energy. Adopting sustainable alter- natives, such as compressed bricks incorporating supplementary cementitious materials or envi- ronmentally friendly brick manufacturing processes, can help mitigate these issues and promote more sustainable construction practices. In this study, attempts have been made to manufacture and test the bricks with different proportions of the soil, i.e., the mix of locally available soil with sand, cement as the cementitious materials, and SCMs like fly ash & GGBS. The research methodology involves the formulation of different mixtures with varying proportions of SCMs. The specimens were then prepared using a compression molding technique and cured under controlled conditions. This research paper aims to investigate the effects of incorporating sup- plementary cementitious materials (SCMs) on the properties of compressed bricks. The study focuses on evaluating the density, compressive strength, water absorption, and efflorescence, as well as calculating the embodied energy and carbon dioxide emissions associated with the pro- duction of these bricks. Furthermore, the paper comprehensively analyzes the embodied energy and CO2 emissions associated with producing compressed bricks. These calculations consider the energy consumed and CO2 emitted in manufacturing, including raw material extraction, transportation, and brick fabrication. The study's results demonstrate the influence of SCMs on the properties of the compressed bricks. The analysis of embodied energy and CO2 emissions provided valuable insights into the environmental sustainability of the brick production process.
Nidos silvestres de abejas sin aguijón, presentes en el campus de la Universidad Técnica Nacional, Sede de Atenas, Costa Rica
Authors: Ramírez Montero Marianyela , González Molina Adriana
Published: December 2023

Los meliponinos han desarrollado una relación con las plantas, fundamental para el equilibrio de los ecosistemas, a través de los servicios de polinización que brindan. A pesar de esta importancia ecológica, sus poblaciones han disminuido debido a amenazas de origen antropocéntrico. Por tanto, es de suma relevancia evaluar a las abejas sin aguijón y recopilar información sobre la diversidad de especies, con el fin de promover su conservación. El objetivo del estudio fue identificar los nidos silvestres de abejas sin aguijón, en el campus de la Universidad Técnica Nacional, Sede de Atenas. Para ello se realizaron recorridos por las áreas más transitadas dentro del campus. De cada nido encontrado, se registró la especie de abeja y el sustrato de anidación. Se observó un total de 53 nidos pertenecientes a 13 especies de meliponinos, de las cuales Tetragonisca angustula resultó con un mayor número de nidos (43,4 %), seguido de Nannotrigona perilampoides (28,3 %). En total se obtuvo una densidad de 17 nidos/ha. Dentro de los sustratos utilizados para anidar se encontró que un 53 % representó estructuras de soporte metálico, un 21 % fueron cavidades de árboles vivos y el 26 % restante estuvo representado por muros de concreto, postes de electricidad, entre otros sustratos. Estos resultados son un punto de partida para resaltar el impacto de las actividades antropocéntricas en la biología de las abejas, sensibilizar a la población sobre su importancia en el ecosistema e implementar estrategias para su conservación.
TALISAY (TERMINALIA CATAPPA) FRUIT FLOUR DEVELOPMENT AND INCORPORATION IN COOKIES: ASSESSMENT ON ITS GENERAL ACCEPTABILITY
Authors: Alingal Winlyn T. , Gibertas Edwin E.
Published: December 2023

Talisay (Terminalia Catappa) is a versatile tropical tree that was well-known for its edible seeds, leaves, and numerous potential applications in traditional medicine and culinary endeavors. The study had a primary focus on the development of Talisay (Terminalia Catappa) cookies, with the goal of achieving a desirable taste by determining the right proportions of ingredients. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches, with sensory evaluation and statistical analysis revealing that the cookies were well-received by consumers and food experts. An analysis of Talisay extract conducted in the study demonstrated the presence of various compounds, suggesting potential health benefits. Furthermore, the physicochemical composition of Talisay fruit flour was found to be favorable for use as an ingredient. The study recommended further research to explore the pharmacological effects and antioxidant properties of the extract, as well as the utilization of Talisay fruit powder in various food products. It was also suggested that continuous sensory evaluation and formulation refinement could enhance consumer preference, and effective packaging and branding were deemed crucial to promote the unique qualities and health benefits of Talisay.
Phytochemistry and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Muntingia calabura L. as a Medicinal Plant: A Review
Authors: Rezeki Nadila Fauziah , Bellatasie Rezlie , Ifora Ifora
Published: December 2023

Inflammation is a normal protective response to tissue injury caused by physical trauma, damaging chemical or microbiological agents. Muntingia calabura L. contains flavonoid compounds that have activities such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. This article aims to present the knowledge of the phytochemicals and anti-inflammatory activity of Muntingia calabura L. This review collects various articles related to the phytochemicals and in vitro or in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of Muntingia calabura L. An article search was conducted on electronic databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar which were published from 2013 to 2023. The keywords “Phytochemistry”, “Phytochemical”, “Anti-inflammatory” and “Muntingia calabura L.”. A total of 19 articles for phytochemicals from Muntingia calabura L. and 12 articles provide anti-inflammatory activity Muntingia calabura L. Muntingia calabura L. inhibits the formation of edema, inhibiting the formation of granulomatous tissue, hypotonicity lysis, protein denaturation, lysosomal enzymes and stabilizing lysosomal membranes. This activity exists because of the phytochemical compounds contained in it Muntingia calabura L. is spread in leaves, stems, fruit, and stem bark such as tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, coumarins, saponins, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, steroids.
From Human Doing to Human Being – The Metacognitive Model for Well-Being Resilience in the Workplace.
Authors: Drzewiecka Ania A
Published: December 2023

This exploratory study aspires to contribute to the discussions on well-being resilience in the workplace by proposing a novel model as a means of exploring core metacognitive factors involved as individuals develop a better skillset for cultivating well-being resilience. The concept of well-being resilience in the workplace aims to draw attention to the significance of the mastery of being present, defined as being self-aware, self-reflective and insightful, as the key to maintaining well-being and mental fitness. To cultivate well-being resilience, a metacognitive ability is important for directing and regulating cognitive processes and strategies, and leads towards nurturing states of self-awareness, self-reflection and insightfulness. The value of the development of reliable measures of self-reflection and insight for researchers and practitioners sits with the means to assess metacognitive processes such as psychological mindedness, self-reflection and insight (Grant, 2001). It supports the well-being resilience in the workplace based on cultivating “being” (reflection) next to “doing” (action). In this research study, a set of sources on the concepts of well-being, resilience, well-being interventions and metacognition acted as foundations for introducing a method of an experimental study consisting of a survey, a self-reflective task and a questionnaire distributed to a small sample of UK employees and yet to be distributed to a large sample of employees from several UK organisations, as part of further research recommendations. The mixed method aimed to provide a thorough insight into metacognitive ability and its relatedness to well-being resilience in the workplace. This paper offers views on the value of metacognition to the ability to develop and cultivate states of self-awareness, self-reflection and insightfulness leading to well-being resilience. It was noticed that individuals with high levels of well-being are more productive at work and are more likely to contribute to their communities (Frey and Stutzer, 2002; Tov and Diener, 2008). This exploration employs an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the value of metacognition to workplace mental fitness. This investigation builds upon Batha and Carroll’s (2007) call for further research on extending metacognition to various domains. The discussed study (Batha and Carroll, 2007) looked into the importance of metacognition and the relationship between metacognition and decision-making. The originality of this study is in the employment of metacognitive skills in the workplace, well-being and resilience, that unearths the interdisciplinarity of metacognition. This investigation uncovers the value of the science of “being” and the art of “being well” that support resilience in the workplace.
Liquidity and Working Capital Management Practices on Firm Value of Listed Non-Financial Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Arumona Associate Prof. J.O , B Associate Prof. Orbunde B. , BELLO Musibau
Published: December 2023

The value of a firm, often represented by its market capitalization, reflects the market’s perception of its future earnings potential, growth prospects, risk profile, and overall financial health. Conversely, poor financial management practices can expose firms to increased risks, reduced profitability, and potential value erosion. This study examined the relationship between liquidity and working capital management practices and the value of listed non-financial companies in Nigeria. To achieve these objectives, ex- post facto research design was employed and the study utilized seventy (70) selected listed non-financial firms that had consistently published their audited annual financial reports from 2011 to 2022, and analyzed the data using panel multiple regression technique with the help of E- view statistical tools. The result of the study revealed that liquidity management practices had negative and insignificant effect on firm value of listed non-financial firms in Nigeria. While working capital management practices had positive and significant effect on price to book value of listed non-financial firms in Nigeria. Based on this finding, it is recommended that the management of non-financial companies in Nigeria should improve on working capital management to balance operational needs with cost considerations and also avoid overstocking or under stocking, which can tie up resources or disrupt operations.
The Impact of Color, Content, and Feeling of Empathy on Website Visitors' Intentions to Support an NPO: The Moderated Mediation Role of Need for Social Status
Authors: Saenz Camila , Liu Yulun , Jiang Hanling
Published: December 2023

Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) are undergoing a gradual transformation to adapt to the demands of the modern era. One of the key challenges they face is harnessing the power of social media and online donations effectively, a task made even more daunting for smaller- and medium-sized NPOs operating on limited budgets. In response to this challenge, an experimental study was conducted, focusing on the intersection of website and advertisement design with principles of consumer psychology. This study involved a scenario-based experiment that engaged 452 participants from the United States. The results of the experiment unveiled a significant and intriguing interplay between the use of color and content in shaping online donation intentions and the inclination to share website links. Crucially, this dynamic was found to be mediated by the perceived level of empathy experienced by visitors to NPO websites, which in turn was influenced by their individual desires for social status. The findings offer actionable insights for NPO managers and designers alike. By aligning their website design with customer preferences, NPOs can cost-effectively enhance their online presence. This, in turn, fosters increased engagement on social media platforms and encourages a surge in online donations, facilitating a smooth transition for NPOs into the digital age. In a world where online visibility and fundraising capabilities are vital for NPOs' sustainability, this research provides a valuable roadmap for their continued success and impact.
 
Received: 23 August 2023 | Revised: 12 October 2023 | Accepted: 21 November 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
TÜRKİYE SELÇUKLU DÖNEMİ İPEK YOLU’NDA KAYSERİ
Authors: Usul Dilber
Published: December 2023

İpek Yolu, tarih boyunca Asya ile Avrupa arasındaki ticaret, iletişim ve bilgi transferi için kullanılan antik bir yoldur. Yol ismini ana ticaret ürünlerinden biri olan ipekten alır; ancak İpek Yolu üzerinde birçok farklı malzeme ve ürün de taşınmıştır. Milattan önce 206 ve milattan sonra 220 yılları arasında Çin’de hüküm süren Han Hanedanı’nın batıya bağlanmak için yolun temelini atmış olduğuna inanılır. Farklı kolları ve rotaları olan yol boyunca önemli bölgelerde ticaret merkezleri ve kültürel etkileşim noktaları ortaya çıkmıştır. İpek Yolu üzerinde yer alan şehirlerde, bilgi ve fikir alış-verişi sayesinde değişik kültürlerle tanışılmış; çeşitli din ve inançlar bu yolla tanınmış ve yayılmıştır. Ayrıca tıp, matematik, astronomi, felsefe gibi alanlardaki bilgilere de bu yolla ulaşılmıştır. Orta-Anadolu’nun iç bölgesinde bulunan Kayseri, İpek Yolu’nun geçtiği noktada, dinamik bir ticaret merkezi olarak hem geçmişte hem de günümüzde büyük öneme sahiptir. Türkistan coğrafyasından özellikle de Çin’den gelip; Anadolu üzerinden batıya, kuzeye ve güneye gidecek kervanların, tüccarların, seyyahların, dervişlerin, misyonerlerin, elçilerin ve hatta hükümdarların savaşta veya barışta geçiş güzergahı ve dinlenme yeridir. Bu vesiyleyle şehir, İpek Yolu ticaretinin bir merkezi olarak faaliyet göstermiş ve büyümüştür. Orta-Çağ’da İpek Yolu’nun Anadolu’daki doğu-batı, kuzey-güney istikametinde önemli bir noktasında yer alan, tarihî ve kültürel zenginliğe sahip Kayseri’nin Türkiye Selçuklu dönemindeki konumu, ticarî hayatı, devlet ekonomisindeki yeri ve önemi, çalışmanın amacı olarak ortaya konmaya çalışılacaktır.
Razones insuficientes: la pérdida del agente en la interpretación racional y la teoría causal de la acción
Authors: Flores Castro Lingán Gonzalo
Published: December 2023

El trabajo expone dos propuestas explicativas del problema de la acción en la filosofía analítica: la explicación racional o normativista y la teoría causal de la acción davidsoniana. Se pondrá de relieve el problema de la pérdida del agente en ambas propuestas, mostrando cómo en última instancia los eventos psicológicos y fisiológicos tienen lugar dentro de una persona, pero la persona sirve solo de escenario para estos eventos. Se finalizará con la exposición de una posible vía de solución: la causalidad agente sustancial, la cual hace inteligible la acción y permite integrar razones y causalidad física en el agente.
Review on Psoriasis Disease
Authors: Yash Ashokrao Makode  , Prof. Rajlaxmi S. Deolekar  , Pritesh R. Bele
Published: December 2023

Psoriasis is a rather common inflammatory skin disease that is characterized by the appearance of red scaly plaques and may affect any part of the body. There are certain factors that make psoriasis a challenge for physicians, these include: high prevalence, disability, chronicity, disfiguration, and associated comorbidities. The approach to the management of Psoriatic patients should also take into account the dermatological clinical features. This review would discuss and focus on recent updates in the management of Psoriatic patients and its common related issues as well as the clinical picture of psoriasis in order to understand and inform medical practitioners and develop their knowledge of the etiology of the condition, immune and environmental factors, has led to the development of precision-targeted therapies that alleviate patient morbidity
“Neither the Spirit Without the Flesh”
Authors: Tyra Steven W.
Published: December 2023

This book claims that John Calvin developed "Greek" doctrines of the interim state of souls, resurrection, and beatific vision through his reading of ancient Christian sources like Irenaeus of Lyons. “Greek” had been a technical term in western theology since at least the twelfth century to denote heterodox eschatology. Thomas Aquinas had employed it in that sense, and early modern Catholics like Robert Bellarmine and Pierre Coton in turn applied it to Calvin.

The book demonstrates that, in this respect at least, Calvin's opponents were correct: he was a “Greek.” However, it questions whether that fact should lead modern theologians to dismiss him as a resource for contemporary reflection. Calvin's deep respect for and continuity with early Christian voices may serve as a positive model for theologians today, particularly in the Reformed tradition. By the same token, Reformed thinkers who seek inspiration from medieval scholasticism may find their relationship to Calvin complicated by the case presented here.
The Palestinians and East Jerusalem
Authors: Huberman Bruno
Published: December 2023

Over the last two decades, the Israeli government has implemented policies for the development of East Jerusalem. These comprise urban revitalization as well as professional training and the promotion of entrepreneurship for the Palestinians. But how do these policies co-exist under Israeli settler colonial power?

This book focuses on the contradiction between the rise of neoliberal development in East Jerusalem and the simultaneous continuation of Israeli settler colonialism. It argues that the combination of colonialism and neoliberalism allows for the ‘primitive accumulation of capital’ to occur permanently through explicitly coercive forms. More than this, based on theoretical research, interviews, and an analysis of race and class relations in East Jerusalem, the book shows that neoliberal development is used to facilitate the reproduction of racial hierarchies, settler privileges and the pacification of the Palestinian residents, where these outcomes are presented as the ‘natural’ result of market relations. The author calls this environment ‘neoliberal settler colonialism’ and explores Palestinians’ new acts of resistance that exist ambivalently within this structure.

A significant theoretical contribution, the study highlights a new settler colonial and neoliberal sociability that co-opts the exploited and oppressed.
A Critical Anthropology of Childhood in Haiti
Authors: Hoffman Diane M.
Published: December 2023

This book offers a critical anthropological perspective on contemporary childhood in Haiti. It is based on longitudinal ethnographic fieldwork carried out over a period of 13 years with vulnerable children in Haiti. Diane M. Hoffman raises important questions about how interventions by well-meaning foreigners and ‘white saviours’ often misrepresent Haitian culture and society as deficient, while privileging their own emotions alongside supposedly universal ideas about children that reinforce their own power to define and intervene in Haitian lives. She argues for a new approach to Haitian childhood that centers children's informal learning and self-education alongside indigenous spirituality and constructions of personhood that can resist the hegemony of neo-colonial and neo-liberal forces. Instead of representing the country and its children as a place of "problems to be solved," the book shows the importance prioritizing aspects of Haitian world-views in order to develop a more culturally-informed understanding of childhood in Haiti that can support genuine social change.
Acting Professionally
Authors: Calleri James
Published: December 2023

Filled with practical advice and highlighting pitfalls to avoid, Acting Professionally gives a clear understanding of how acting careers are built and sustained. Now in its 9th edition, this book has become the leading book in the field since the first edition published in 1972.

It includes an extensive new section on the industry to reflect the 21st century, including signposting new resources and insights, and considering the shifting landscape and opportunities offered by TV streaming, voiceover for gaming, internet, audiobooks, motion capture and podcasts.

Critically, this new edition reflects the vital changes in the industry as a result of the Black Lives Matter, Time's Up and Me Too movements, and the Covid-19 pandemic. It acknowledges and seeks to address the challenges of the industry often faced by actors when it comes to race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality.

It includes interviews with leading industry figures, including Broadway producer Brian Moreland, Broadway director LaTonya Richardson Jackson, casting director Erica Jenson and leading actors of colour. This 9th edition speaks to the changed landscape of audition practice and best practice in the industry, ensuring that it's a book that's useful, relevant and accessible to every actor starting out today.
Praise and Blame in Greek Tragedy
Authors: Cook Kate
Published: December 2023

Exploring the use of praise and blame in Greek tragedy in relation to heroic identity, Kate Cook demonstrates that the distribution of praise and blame, a significant social function of archaic and classical poetry, also plays a key role in Greek tragedy. Both concepts are a central part of the discourse surrounding the identity of male heroic figures in tragedy, and thus are essential for understanding a range of tragedies in their literary and social contexts. In the tragic genre, the destructive or dangerous aspects of the process of kleos (glory) are explored, and the distribution of praise and blame becomes a way of destabilising identity and conflict between individuals in democratic Athens.

The first half of this book shows the kinds of conflicts generated by ‘heroes’ who seek after one kind of praise in tragedy, but face other characters or choruses who refuse to grant the praise discourses they desire. The second half examines what happens when female speakers engage in the production of these discourses, particularly the wives and mothers of heroic figures, who often refuse to contribute to the production of praise and positive kleos for these men. Praise and Blame in Greek Tragedy therefore demonstrates how a focus on this poetically significant topic can generate new readings of well-known tragedies, and develops a new approach to both male heroic identity and women’s speech in tragedy.