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Perancangan dan Implementasi Aplikasi Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) untuk Meningkatkan Efisiensi Bisnis (Studi Kasus CV. OTW Computer Gusaha)
Authors: Ramdana Kurnia Aji Bagus , Herulambang Wiwiet , Setyatama Fardanto
Published: January 2025

Perancangan dan Implementasi Aplikasi Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) merupakan pendekatan yang diperlukan oleh organisasi untuk meningkatkan efisiensi operasional mereka. Penelitian berfokus pada studi kasus CV. OTW Computer Gusaha, sebuah perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang teknologi informasi. tujuan utama dari penelitian adalah untuk merancang, mengimplementasikan, serta menguji efisiensi aplikasi ERP yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dan proses bisnis perusahaan, pendekatan Rapid Application Development (RAD) memungkinkan pengembangan perangkat lunak yang cepat, adaptif, dan berfokus pada kolaborasi dengan pemangku kepentingan. Proses melibatkan tiga tahap utama yaitu tahap analisis kebutuhan dan desain prototipe, pengembangan iteratif serta pengujian dan validasi.  Hasil dari penelitian ini diharapkan akan memberikan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang bagaimana implementasi ERP dapat meningkatkan efisiensi bisnis. Selain itu, aplikasi ERP dengan trigger database diharapkan dapat membantu perusahaan dalam meningkatkan efisiensi operasional bisnis dengan responsif terhadap perubahan dan meningkatkan manajemen data yang lebih efisien dan setelah diuji implementasi ERP pada proses bisnis di perusahaan telah memberikan hasil yang signifikan dalam hal efisiensi waktu, beberapa proses mengalami peningkatan efisiensi yang sangat positif, dengan demikian, implementasi ERP secara umum memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap efektivitas operasional dalam beberapa aspek bisnis perusahaan.
Sistem Informasi E-Voting Pada Pemilihan (Pemira) Tanri Abeng Uuniversity (TAU) Menggunakan Code Igniter (STUDI KASUS : TANRI ABENG UNIVERSITY)
Authors: Martua Ari , Femy Mulya Muhammad
Published: January 2025

Pemilihan Raya KBM TAU merupakan sarana suksesi lembaga organisasi kemahasiswaan Tanri Abeng University yang berlandaskan demokrasi. Pesta demokrasi tersebut masih diselenggarakan secara konvensional dan dalam krisis pandemi pelaksanaan menggunakan sistem voting dengan google form. Hal ini membuat terjadinya perubahan dari sistem konvensional dari luring menjadi daring, dalam penerapannya masih banyak kekurangan dari google form. Oleh karena itu, dengan tingkat kepentingan acara yang diadakan sangat tidak elok apabila hal tersebut masih belum mempunyai sistem yang berdikari dan kompeten untuk mendukung pelaksanaan kegiatan besar tersebut. Demi meyelesaikan permasalah tersebut maka dirancanglah Sistem E-Voting, ini merupakan sistem berbasis web yang mampu mepermudah jalannya pelaksanaan Pemira. Sistem dibuat dengan menggunakan metode SDLC Waterfall dengan menggunakan framework codeigniter. Tujuan dari sistem e-voting ini dapat digunakan sebagai pengambilan keputusan secara transparan, mempercepat proses penghitungan voting, menghemat biaya, dan mencegah terjadinya kecungan pada pelaksanaan pemira
Analisa Komparatif Ukuran Desain Tangga Kebakaran Studi Kasus: Apartemen Gading Nias Residences
Authors: Afriliani Adelia , Khaliq Ibnul , Faridwadji Agus , Poltak Hendrik
Published: January 2025

In the construction of vertical residences, appropriate architectural standards are very necessary, especially in terms of the safety of building occupants, because unexpected events such as earthquakes and fires can occur at any time, this must be a separate focus when designing a vertical residence, as is one of the facilities Building safety commonly used as an emergency route is a fire ladder. In designing fire stairs, of course, guidance is needed, one of which is DKI Gubernatorial Regulation number 72 of 2021. Assessing the quality of fire stairs design is very important in ensuring the safety of building occupants in the event of a fire. The aim of the research is to analyze the design dimensions of the fire stairs in the Gading Nias Residence Apartment building, North Jakarta. This research was conducted using a comparative analysis method by collecting data, analyzing, evaluating the results and drawing conclusions regarding the suitability of implementation of DKI Gubernatorial Regulation number 72 of 2021 and providing recommendations for improvements if necessary. Through a literature study and comparative analysis of fire stair design measures, this research provides a deeper understanding of effective design principles for overcoming fire hazards. The research steps were carried out by visiting and observing the location directly, then measuring the design of the fire stairs in the Gading Nias Residence apartment and comparing it with DKI Gubernatorial Regulation number 72 of 2021.  The research limitation is on the application of fire ladder design dimensions Therefore, it is hoped that the results of this research can contribute to the evaluation of the design of fire stairs and in particular regarding the measurements to make the best fire ladder plan to increase the overall safety of vertical buildings.
Pengaruh Penambahan Pulp Bambu sebagai Blending Material dengan Variasi Freeness terhadap Sifat Fisik dan Optik Kertas Coklat
Authors: Apriani Rachmawati , Fatmawati Hasanah Siti
Published: January 2025

Tren transaksi e-commerce yang semakin meningkat akan mendorong kebutuhan kertas coklat terus tumbuh. Tingginya permintaan kertas menjadi tantangan bagi industri pulp dan kertas di Indonesia untuk meningkatkan kapasitas produksi. Tentunya hal ini seharusnya juga diimbangi oleh ketersediaan bahan baku yang memadai. Kebutuhan NUKP untuk industri pulp dan kertas akan terus meningkat seiring dengan meningkatnya kebutuhan konsumen untuk kertas coklat. Sehingga perlu adanya sumber selulosa lain yang memiliki karakteristik yang sama atau lebih baik dari NUKP sebagai material pembuatan kertas. Kandungan selulosa pada bambu cukup tinggi, sekitar 42,4-53,6%. Untuk meningkatkan kekuatan serat dilakukan proses refining/beating. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan pulp bambu sebagai sumber serat alternatif pada kertas coklat. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan oleh penulis adalah metode eksperimental. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan pengujian sifat fisik dan sifat optik. Pengujian sifat fisik kertas meliputi thickness, bulky, tensile, bursting, dan tearing strength. Sedangkan untuk sifat optik kertas dilakukan uji warna L*a*b*. Variasi dilakukan dengan beating secara terpisah untuk masing-masing stock (LOCC, NUKP, dan pulp bambu) serta beating mix yang dilakukan bersamaan antara NUKP dan pulp bambu. Komposisi pembuatan handsheet dengan campuran bahan baku LOCC, NUKP, dan pulp bambu (L:N:PB) yaitu 40%:60%:0%, 40%:50%:10%, dan 40%:40%:20%. Pulp bambu dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif atau substitusi penggunaan NUKP sabagai material. Pulp bambu memiliki nilai thickness, bulky, tensile, dan L* lebih tinggi, serta nilai tearing yang hampir menyamai NUKP. Nilai tertinggi didapatkan dengan penambahan pulp bambu sebesar 20% pada 480 csf untuk nilai tensile dan tearing sebesar 57,944 Nm/g dan 22,718 Nm2/g. Pada penambahan pulp bambu nilai bursting lebih rendah dibandingkan tanpa penambahan, dengan nilai 36,046 gm2/gcm2 pada 480 csf. Penambahan pulp bambu membuat warna handsheet menjadi kekuningan. Didapatkan nilai L* sebesar 60,365, nilai a* sebesar 4,660, dan nilai b* sebesar 22,850 pada penambahan 20% pulp bambu.
Analisis Estimasi Penyelesaian Proyek Konstruksi terhadap Waktu dan Biaya
Authors: Pradita Dinda , Ronald Adventus Simanjuntak Manlian
Published: January 2025

Proyek konstruksi merupakan kegiatan yang memiliki tingkat kompleksitas tinggi, sehingga sering terjadi keterlambatan penyelesaian proyek maupun pembengkakan biaya akibat sistem manajemen yang kurang tepat. Estimasi penyelesaian proyek merupakan salah satu metode dan strategi untuk mengimplementasikan sistem manajemen waktu dan biaya proyek konstruksi yang efektif dan efisien. Proyek konstruksi dalam penelitian ini memiliki durasi rencana selama 101 minggu serta biaya anggaran sebesar Rp 71.589.056.864. Proyek ini telah berlangsung selama 22 minggu dan mengalami keterlambatan sejak minggu ke-1. Permasalahan penelitian dalam analisis ini diantaranya adalah 1) Apa pengertian dan lingkup pengendalian proyek yang diteliti dalam kajian ini? 2) Bagaimana hasil analisis metode Earned Value dalam kajian ini? 3) Bagaimana hasil analisis estimasi penyelesaian proyek terhadap waktu dan biaya proyek dalam kajian ini? 4) Apa rekomendasi perbaikan yang dihasilkan dalam kajian ini. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah memberikan rekomendasi terhadap hasil analisis estimasi penyelesaian waktu dan biaya proyek konstruksi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode Earned Value dimana mencakup nilai BCWS, BCWP dan ACWP sebagai dasar perhitungan yang mengacu pada beberapa data proyek seperti Rancangan Anggaran Biaya, Kurva S, biaya penggeluaran proyek. Berdasarkan hasil analisis estimasi penyelesaian proyek dengan periode tinjauan minggu ke-1 hingga minggu ke-22 diketahui nilai TE (Time Estimated) 118 minggu dan nilai EAC (Estimated at Completion) sebesar Rp 58.548.479.647. Berdasarkan hasil analisis tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa kondisi pelaksanaan proyek pada periode tertentu dapat mempengaruhi waktu dan biaya penyelesaian akhir proyek. Sehingga berdasarkan hasil analisis estimasi penyelesaian waktu dan biaya proyek dalam penelitian ini direkomendasikan agar proyek konstruksi dapat melakukan optimasi pada setiap kegiatan proyek dengan cara menentukan metode pelaksanaan konstruksi yang paling efektif dan efisien sehingga mampu memperbaiki serta mengantisipasi adanya keterlambatan waktu penyelesaian dan pembengkakan biaya proyek yang telah dianggarkan hingga akhir pelaksanaan proyek.
Optimalisasi Transformasi Digital di P.T XYZ Menggunakan Strategi IT/IS
Authors: Rizky Hamdala Marcia , Arvian James Bobby , Wijonarko Panji
Published: January 2025

PT XYZ adalah sebuah perusahaan yang bergerak dalam jasa pembangunan perangkat lunak dan pengembangan perangkat lunak, terkhususkan pada supply chain pertambangan serta perencanaan dan penganggaran keuangan. PT XYZ telah berjalan selama belasan tahun dan telah melewati berbagai tantangan, Salah satu diantaranya adalah pasca COVID 19 beberapa tahun terakhir. Akibat dari COVID 19 tersebut, sektor industri yang menggunakan jasa dari PT XYZ mengalami dampak dan memengaruhi pendapatan perusahaan. Melihat dari tantangan tersebut, PT XYZ harus merencanakan strategi kedepannya sebagai perusahaan berbasis teknologi agar tidak tertinggal dan dapat bersaing dengan para kompetitor. Salah satu upayanya adalah melakukan transformasi digital dengan merencanakan strategi IT/IS. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode Ward and Peppard dengan menggunakan Analisa SWOT, Porter’s Value Chain, PEST, dan McFarlan Strategic Grid. Hasil dari penelitian yang dilakukan adalah sebuah rekomendasi IT/IS untuk PT XYZ menghadapi tantangan lain kedepannya.
Book review: De Fremery, Wayne. Cats, carpenters, and accountants: bibliographical foundations of information science
Authors: Maceviciute Elena
Published: January 2025

De Fremery, Wayne. (2024). Cats, carpenters, and accountants: bibliographical foundations of information science. Cambridge, Mas.: The MIT Press. xiv, 279 p. ISBN 978-0-262-54759-8
Book review: Paus, Tomáš and Kum, Hye-Chung (eds.). Digital ethology: human behavior in geospatial context
Authors: Maceviciute Elena
Published: January 2025

Paus, Tomáš and Kum, Hye-Chung (eds.). (2024). Digital ethology: human behavior in geospatial context. Cambridge, Mas.: MIT Press. x, 279 p. ISBN 978-0-262-54813-7
Conjugation of Art and Archives:An Overview of Archive of the Annual of Contemporary Art of China (2023)
Authors:   School of Art, Peking University, GAO Yifan
Published: January 2025

The “archival turn” in contemporary art refers to the growing in corporation of archives into the sphere of problematic awareness and creative objects, either deliberately or unconsciously, beginning in the 1990s, when Western critical theories alluded to the subject of archives. In 2023, a series of exhibitions and events reflecting on and discussing archival issues emerged in the Chinese contemporary art scene and academic community, providing us with an opportunity to think, summarize, and reconsider. In the conjugate relationship between art and archives, this issue of archives has extended the trajectory of Western postmodern theories while continuing the Western postmodern theoretical path. The journey of archival art in Asia, the curator􀆳s archival consciousness, the discovery of the natural archive, the mechanism and authenticity of the art archive, the crisis and opportunity in the age of digitization and technological revolution, and work as a “meta-archive” are just a few of the topics that have emerged from the interaction between art and archive. Although the archival turn in contemporary art has recently relied on the development of larger socio-cultural theories, archival art, along with archival practice, has contributed to a better understanding of archival issues, and artistic production and theoretical discussion have woven together the possibilities of archives and Chinese Contemporary Art.
From Mess to Down: The Subjective Construction in Haptic Image Narrative
Authors:   Communication University of China, LI Meixuan
Published: January 2025

Distinct from traditional film theories that are based on textual and semantic interpretation, a phenomenological approach of haptic-image theory has become an important turn in contemporary film theory. Its background is Merleau-Ponty􀆳s perceptual phenomenology and Deleuze􀆳s haptic theory, further developed by Laura Marks and others. The theory of haptic-image focuses on the perceptual and embodied experience of film-watching, which seems to be an opposition to the narrative function that has always been expected in film. This paper will will be based on the inspiration of the theory of haptic image, returning to the relationship between vision and touch in the history of philosophy, explaining this false binary opposition, and analyzing the narrative dimensions that haptic image theory may possess based on films including “Antichrist” and video game “Disco Elysium. ” Through the trait of “mess” in haptic-image narratives, a post-human subjectivity is distilled. This is a desire to break free from the mess or chaos of material and digital ruins, yet due to the collapse and rupture of internality, it encounters the gap in life and moves towards the state of “down. ” causing life to linger in negation. However, it is only from the “down” state that a “reboot” is possible, that is, experiencing real action.
Glitches in Cinematic Virtual Reality: A Challenge to the Myth of “Total Cinematic VR”
Authors:   Cinematically virtual reality, glitch art style, XU Xiaotang
Published: January 2025

Numerous instances of accidental technical glitches and intentionally designed glitch art styles exist in cinematic virtual reality. However, discussions about cinematic virtual reality often focus more on smoothness, fluency, immersion of content style. and experience of CVR, while neglecting the constructive role that glitches play. From the perspective of visual glitches and interactive glitches in CVR, this paper explores CVR visual and interactive glitch phenomenon and analyzes the viewers􀆳 experience and feelings towards glitches in CVR, explores the path of integrating visual and interactive codes of glitches into the narrative of CVR and discusses the important significance of glitches in constructing the aesthetics of CVR. Through a textual analysis and an interpretive examination of viewer experiences, this study reveals that glitches in cinematic virtual reality can disrupt the technically mediated embodiment relation, highlighting the materiality of both the VR medium and the viewer􀆳s body, cause a break in the continuous embodied immersion experience, and thus break the imagination of “total cinematic virtual reality”. Within the dynamic context of embodied interaction, glitches reconfigure and recombine experience, facilitating a “systemic metamorphosis” that extends the potentiality of content and meaning in cinematic virtual reality, while also resonating with the tradition of glitch art in the digital era.
Do We Need Sub-Hepatic Drainage After Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?
Authors: Atia Khatoon  , Muhammad Nazim Khan  , Nauman Anwar Rana  , Fahd Mudassar Hameed  , Sidra Shabbir  , Raja Najam Ul Haq
Published: January 2025

Objectives: To analyze the advantages and disadvantages of placing a sub-hepatic drain after elective minimally invasive gallbladder removal surgery, identifying specific patient symptoms and pathological findings where this procedure is recommended.
Methodology: This randomized controlled study was conducted at PAC Hospital Kamra and PAF Hospital Islamabad, from October 2020 to September 2022. Through non-probability consecutive sampling 100 participants undergoing elective LC were included in the study. Recruited participants were randomly divided in to two groups. Group A with abdominal drains and Group B Without abdominal drain. After surgery, every patient has been closely monitored in order to estimate factors like mean operating time, mean hospital stay, nausea vomiting and postoperative pain. Data has been summarized and analyzed through SPSS version 21.
Results: The average age of the individuals in group A and B was 39.92±14.03 and 40.24±12.91 years, respectively. Most of the participants with the abdominal drains were in the age group 18-30 years. The average surgery time in both the study groups was 103.54±32.29 and 90.76±26.9 minutes respectively, indicating a highly significant difference with a p value of <0.0001. For group A, a notable 30% of the participants had to deal with post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV). By comparison, a mere 12% of the individuals in group B encountered similar discomfort with statistically significant p value of 0.002. In group A, half of the participants reported experiencing pain after surgery, whereas in the other group, only 22% of the participants complained of post-operative pain. The difference was statistically significant, with a p-value of less than 0.0001. The mean hospitalization time for both study groups was 4.46±1.66 days (Group A) and 3.02±1.88 days (Group B), with a p value of <0.0001, indicating a highly significant difference.
Conclusion: In simple gallstone disease, a competent surgeon may safely perform LC without draining the gallbladder bed. Patients benefit greatly in terms of reduced postoperative pain, analgesia requirement, nausea and vomiting (PONV) and length of hospital stay. It may not be necessary to place a drain if the operating area is kept dry.
Editorial Note
Authors: Munga Cosmas
Published: January 2025

Editorial Note
We would like to thank all our authors and co-authors who contributed to original scientific articles for the successful release of this 2nd Issue of MJTUM Volume 2. This issue has a total of 6 original scientific research articles from a diverse array of fields ranging from hospitality and tourism, communication studies, public health, and building and civil engineering. The content of all the articles is from dedicated research works from the authors and co-authors. MJTUM is hereby providing a platform to share the contents of these research works in contributing to knowledge dissemination to the scientific community and to all students in their quest to advance knowledge in their respective fields covered in this second issue. MJTUM will continue to give a platform for sharing of scientific articles of high quality to all our readers. It is my sincere hope that you will enjoy reading the wide coverage of articles covered in this issue as we prepare you for the release of MJTUM Volume 3 Issue 1 as soon as possible.
 
Dr. Cosmas Nzaka Munga (PhD)
Chief Editor, MJTUM
Editorial Note
Authors: Munga Dr. Cosmas
Published: January 2025

We would like to thank all our authors and co-authors who contributed to the original scientific articles for the successful release of this 1st Issue of MJTUM Volume 3. This issue has a total of 5 original scientific research articles from a diverse array of fields ranging from chemical engineering, microbiology, mariculture, and social sciences. The content of all the articles is from dedicated research works from the authors and co-authors. MJTUM is hereby providing a platform to share the contents of these research works in contributing to knowledge dissemination to the scientific community and to all students in their quest to advance knowledge in their respective fields covered in this Volume 3 Issue 1. MJTUM will continue to give a platform for sharing of scientific findings of high quality to all our readers. It is my sincere hope that you will enjoy reading the wide coverage of these published articles covered in this issue as we prepare you for the release of Issue 2 of Volume 3 as soon as possible.
Solid-catalyzed transport limitations assessment in gas-phase conversion of ethanol to hydrogen over Ni-promoted MMT/TiO2 nano clay catalyst
Authors: Mulewa William , Tunje Kadere Titus
Published: January 2025

Mass transport constraints were investigated as they relate to the conversion of ethanol to hydrogen in the gas phase over a Nickel-Montmorillonite/Titanium oxide nanoparticle catalyst. Catalyst synthesis was performed via a modified sol-gel/ impregnation method. Ethanol was dehydrated catalytically using a tube-shaped packed bed reactor while catalyst characterization was through FTIR, XRD, SEM-EDX, TGA, and BET analysis. The Weisz-Prater and Mears' criteria were analyzed theoretically, and the catalyst particle size and reactant flow rate were adjusted experimentally to determine transport limitations. The results demonstrate an absence of gas-phase and intra-particle diffusion limitations for catalyst pellet diameter . This is attributed to the high effectiveness factor  for particles obtained theoretically. Besides, the high fractional conversion  obtained experimentally is an indication of constant ethanol conversion because there are no limitations on mass transfer. Ni-promoted MMT/TiO2 nanoparticle catalyst offers great promise for use in ethanol steam reforming for selective and cost-effective hydrogen production, as can be deduced from the results presented here.
Development Synergy and Optimization of Growth Conditions of Chlorpyrifos Degrading Bacteria Consortium
Authors: Anzazi Haro Lydia , Mwamburi Mjomba Fredrick , Mwagandi Chimbevo Lenny , Kamau Gicharu Gibson , Juma Tom Felix , Gona Makenzi Nzaro
Published: January 2025

Chlorpyrifos (CPF) [O, O-diethyl O-(3, 5, 6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) phosphorothioate)] is an organophosphorous used as a house hold and agricultural pesticide in various formulations has adverse toxic effects on human health which has created an environmental concern. In the recent years, degradation studies of chlorpyrifos have greatly increased but only a few biodegradations by consortia have been reported.  This study aimed to develop bacteria consortia and optimizing their growth conditions of temperature and pH for effective biodegradation of chlorpyrifos. Experimental research design was used to determine optimum temperature and pH.  Five consortia were assembled based on degradation ability. Group I consisted of all of the five bacteria isolates (Brachybacterium sp. (CP1), Exiguobacterium alkaliphilum (CP2), Advenella kashmirensis (CP3), Micrococcus luteus (CP5), Pseudomonas protegens (CP6) and Lysinibacillus sphaericus CP7). Group II was composed of high degraders (CP1, CP3 and CP5), Group III are moderate degraders (CP2, CP5 and CP6), Group IV low degraders (CP5, CP6 and CP7) and Group V, a mixture of low and high degraders (CP3, CP7 and CP6). Findings of this study showed that the optimal growth conditions of the bacteria isolates were pH and temperature of 7 and 25oC, respectively. Bacteria consortia had their optimal growth at a temperature of 25oC and 30oC, and pH range between 6 - 8.  With Group I, III and IV with highest growth as indicated by high optical density. These results revealed the ability of these bacteria consortia (group I, III and VI) to be used in remediating chlorpyrifos contaminated environment. Further research is required to utilize these three consortia in a bioreactor in a way that is safe, affordable and environmentally friendly.
Macroalgae Diet Indicates Potential in Mariculture Production of Shoemaker Spinefoot Rabbitfish
Authors: Athman Bacha Najda , Munga Cosmas , Mirera David
Published: January 2025

Worldwide, fish feed is known to be costly in aquaculture production majorly contributed by the cost of fish meal which is widely used as a protein ingredient in fish diet causing a great problem for the development and growth of the aquaculture sector. Therefore, seeking other sources that will be satisfactory, such as alternative protein for fish feed and providing nutritional benefits at a lower price is very important. This study aimed to explore the nutritional profile of the most preferred naturally occurring marine macroalgae species commonly utilized as bait for the basket trap fishery targeting rabbitfish. Data was collected through random administration of questionnaires to 62 fishers from Mkunguni, Kibuyuni, and Kijiweni fish landing sites in South Coast Kenya. A total of 6 species of rabbitfish were identified as targets for basket trap fishers. These were: Siganus stellatus, Siganus sutor, Siganus luridus, Siganus canaliculatus, Siganus argenteus and Siganus rivulatus. Results showed that fishers mostly preferred three species of marine macroalgae as bait for Rabbitfish including Chondrophycus papillosus, Fischerella sp, and Chaetomorphus crassa. The most preferred marine macroalgae were taken to the laboratory for proximate composition analysis. In terms of nutritional profile, all species were rich in carbohydrates > 21.60 ± 0.07 (g/100g) and energy > 245.65 ± 0.58 (g/100g) levels. Total fat content was the least 0.48 ± 0.01 (g/100g) whereas no significant difference > 0.05 was observed in moisture content. Fischerella sp accounted for the highest protein content levels 33.88 ± 0.02 (g/100g) compared to other species.
Critical and Creative Thinking and Theory Application in Social Sciences Research Studies: A Sociological Musing
Authors: Major Elazia Paul , Amateshe Maurice , Shinachi Wanyonyi Michael , Wisindi Andrew , Leonard Chilimo Wanyenda , Nangila Makokha Arnety , Ngugi Margaret
Published: January 2025

Critical and creative thinking are important in the application of theories in social research. However, sociology theories remain extant in many studies mainly because of the failure of researchers to apply critical and creative thinking in social research studies. This is attributed to inadequate skills for the pragmatic application of philosophical techniques of using theories to guide research work. This paper seeks to elucidate this problem within scholarly undertakings for post-graduate students and other scholars who must use critical and creative thinking in inculcating theories into their studies. The paper intends to elicit an in-depth discussion amongst social scientists on the best way to address these challenges. This paper moves further and proposes how sociological theories are integrated into social research studies and guide the construction and process of research from conceptualization, proposal writing, data collection, analysis, and report writing by focusing on specific theories a study may adopt.
Medicinal Potential of Tragia involucrata Linn for Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Kenya, A Review
Authors: Onsongo Apiri Benard , Mae Makonde Huxley , Piero Ngugi Mathew , Ogare James , Mwiti Kibiti Cromwell
Published: January 2025

The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries, necessitates the exploration of alternative therapeutic strategies. Tragia involucrata Linn, commonly known as climbing nettle is a plant widely used in traditional medicine, shows significant promise due to its diverse bioactive compounds. This review comprehensively addresses the phytochemical composition, antidiabetic efficacy, antihyperlipidemic properties, and safety profiles of T. involucrata as a potential medicinal plant. This review collaborates the significance of T. involucrata in management of diabetic patients and calls for more clinical research studies to fully harness its benefits and promote the development of plant-based therapies for diabetes in Kenya.
Anti-Inflammatory and Antinociceptive Potential of Phytochemicals Derived from Urtica massaica: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Ogare James , Mwiti Kibiti Cromwell , Piero Ngugi Mathew , Onsongo Apiri Benard , Mae Makonde Huxley
Published: January 2025

Urtica massaica, commonly known as the stinging nestle belonging to the family Urticaceae is used either as a vegetable or as food additive and as medicine in traditional African societies. It is a perennial herb that grows in wet parts of Kenya highlands and whose use in treating inflammation and pain among the natives in Kenya highlands has been common. Inflammation and pain management is still a problem in the treatment processes. The two medical indications have been regularly treated using non-narcotic drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which have proved to cause adverse side effects. Therefore, there is need to use bioactive compounds from natural sources like Urtica massaica as an alternative treatment. This review focused on the phytochemicals derived from the plant species Urtica massaica, its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. The mechanisms by which the phytochemicals exert their anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect was also reviewed. Information on the safety and toxicity of Urtica massaica was also reviewed. The references reviewed were obtained from peer reviewed scientific journal articles. These articles were searched from databases including PubMed, Google Scholar (http: //scholar.google.com) and Science Direct (http://www.science direct.com). This review focused on data published from the year 2014 up to 2024. The findings obtained indicated that Urtica massaica has over 50 phytochemicals, flavanoid derivatives being the main anti-inflammatory and analgesic compound. However, there is need to isolate the bioactive compounds and further investigate the mechanisms by which they exhibit their anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effect.
Tiempo de permanencia en el cargo de directores y calidad de gestión administrativa en las instituciones educativas de la red 4 UGEL ventanilla – callao
Authors: Poma Gonzales Sosimo Misael , León Lugo Jenny
Published: January 2025

El objetivo fue “Determinar la relación que existe entre el tiempo de permanencia en el cargo de directores y Calidad de gestión administrativa según los docentes de la Red 4 Ugel Ventanilla - Callao” el estudio es de tipo básica, de diseño no experimental de corte transversal y alcance correlacional, en el enfoque cuantitativo, analizó una muestra probabilística de 116 participantes, se aplicó un instrumento para recolectar datos del tiempo de permanencia en el cargo de los directores de instituciones educativas y la Calidad de gestión administrativa. Los resultados concluyen que: Con un grado de correlación rho Spearman = 0,648 y un nivel de significancia de ?=0,000 menor a 0,05, se determinó que existe relación directa y significativa entre Tiempo de permanencia en el cargo de directores y Calidad de gestión administrativa y esta relación es de una magnitud moderada.
Estrategias de gestión directiva para la implementación de la educación inclusiva en instituciones educativas públicas: una revisión sistemática de la literatura
Authors: Merchan Vargas Bianca Liliana , Tovío Viera Osiris Elena
Published: January 2025

El presente trabajo es una revisión bibliográfica sistemática sobre las estrategias de gestión directiva más efectivas para la implementación de la educación inclusiva en instituciones educativas públicas. Para la realización de esta revisión sistemática, se consultaron un total de 30 referencias relacionadas con la temática, en su mayoría publicadas en los últimos 10 años. Estas referencias fueron localizadas a través de diversas plataformas académicas y bases de datos especializadas, como Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Scopus, Web of Science, asegurando una cobertura amplia y representativa de la literatura más relevante.
Luego de realizada la revisión documental se sugiere intensificar la investigación en los ámbitos de educación inclusiva, gestión y política educativa, entendiendo estas áreas como interdependientes dentro de un sistema. Esto permitirá esclarecer cómo implementar un sistema educativo que promueva la diversidad, respete los derechos humanos y busque la justicia social, asegurando igualdad de oportunidades y la atención adecuada para toda la comunidad estudiantil.
Ontología platónica de los objetos ideales y el problema fuerte de la conciencia
Authors: Montero Peñalba Luis Antonio
Published: January 2025

El siguiente artículo es de revisión y se presentan las nociones de las dos perspectivas contemporáneas en las que se subdivide el realismo especulativo y se sugiere que estas interpretaciones pueden aportar elementos útiles para abordar el denominado problema fuerte de la conciencia. Adicionalmente, se presentan algunos de los principales argumentos y críticas a las distintas propuestas e interpretaciones que abordan el problema de la conciencia. Todo esto con la perspectiva de que el debate en torno a la filosofía de la mente es una reedición del histórico debate metafísico y ontológico sobre la sustancia fundamental de la realidad.
OCD – Tools to Help You Fight Back!
Authors: Turner Cynthia , Volz Chloë , Krebs Georgina
Published: January 2025

This workbook is for patients undergoing an evidence-based 14-session programme to treat OCD in young people which was pioneered by the Maudsley Hospital. It's to be used in conjunction with the Manual for Therapists OCD – Tools to Help Young People Fight Back!
Supporting People Bereaved through a Drug- or Alcohol-Related Death
Authors: Cartwright Peter
Published: January 2025

This pioneering book provides guidance for those helping bereaved adults through the process of grieving loved ones who died as a result of substance use.

People bereaved in this manner require very specific support through these unique circumstances, and this book contains contributions from a range of leading experts in the field on how to help people bereaved in this way, with examples of good practice. It combines theory, research and practice in a straightforward and untechnical way, clearly describing the complex, severe nature of these bereavements and how to support bereaved people through this complex grieving process. The book also explains bereavement, substance use and how addictive substance use can affect a family, and provides comprehensive case studies that illustrate how to support and counsel.

Rooted in specialist professional experience, this is the indispensable guide for all those whose work involves supporting these bereaved people, as well as being of interest to those bereaved this way and their family, friends and colleagues who may be supporting them.
A Therapeutic Treasure Box for Working with Children and Adolescents with Developmental Trauma
Authors: Treisman Karen
Published: January 2025

Like a treasure chest, this resource overflows with valuable resources - information, ideas and techniques to inspire and support those working with children who have experienced relational and developmental trauma.

Drawing on a range of therapeutic models including systemic, psychodynamic, trauma, sensory, neurobiological, neurocognitive, attachment, cognitive behavioural, and creative ideas, Dr Karen Treisman explains how we understand trauma and its impact on children, teens and their families. She details how it can be seen in symptoms such as nightmares, sleeping difficulties, emotional dysregulation, rage, and outbursts.

Theory and strategies are accompanied by a treasure trove of practical, creative, and ready-to-use resources including over 100 illustrated worksheets and handouts, top tips, recommended sample questions, and photographed examples.
Outsmarting Worry
Authors: Huebner Dawn
Published: January 2025

Worry has a way of growing, shifting from not-a-big-deal to a VERY BIG DEAL in the blink of an eye. This big-deal Worry is tricky, luring children into behaviours that keep the anxiety cycle going. Children often find it hard to fight back against Worry, but not anymore. Outsmarting Worry teaches 9-13 year olds and the adults who care about them a specific set of skills that makes it easier to face - and overcome - worries and fears. Smart, practical, proven techniques are presented in language immediately accessible to children with an emphasis on shifting from knowing to doing, from worried to happy and free.
My Anxiety Handbook
Authors: Knowles Sue , Gallagher Bridie , McEwen Phoebe
Published: January 2025

Helping young people with anxiety learn to recognise and manage their symptoms, this anxiety survival guide teaches young people aged 10+ how they can overcome their biggest worries.

Showing that anxiety is a normal human emotion that many people face, this book helps young people understand the ins and outs of their own anxiety and helps them to challenge the difficult patterns they may get into. Co-written with a college student who has experienced anxiety herself, it is a relatable and straightforward guide. As well as providing tried-and-tested advice and exercises that are proven to reduce feelings of anxiety, it includes recovery stories from young people who have managed their symptoms successfully.

With practical chapters on sleep, exam stress, transitions, and seeking extra help, this is a go-to guide for any tween, teen or young person living with anxiety.
The Creative Toolkit for Working with Grief and Bereavement
Authors: Coenen Claudia
Published: January 2025

Understanding loss and its effects is integral to effective counseling and support in the treatment of grief. This book is both a guide to the key theories of bereavement, and a practical workbook that can be used with clients to help them understand and work through their grief in a positive, transformative way.

Divided into two parts, the first section presents current models of grief used by thanatologists, and advice on when to apply them, these models provide a springboard to deepen the conversation with clients, allowing them to discover insights, consider memories and express their pain. In the second part of the book, creative exercises encourage clients to engage with their stories and actively apply their discoveries to their own healing.

Offering a straightforward guide to bereavement models and therapeutic approaches, with photocopiable exercises and worksheets, The Creative Toolkit for Working with Grief and Bereavement is a valuable resource for information on grief and how to help grieving clients, and an invitation to explore creative possibilities for healing.
My Intense Emotions Handbook
Authors: Knowles Sue , Gallagher Bridie , Bromley Hannah
Published: January 2025

This is a guide to the emotional and interpersonal issues you may encounter as a young adult, packed with advice and real-life stories of hope and resilience from people in similar situations. This book will help you to gain an understanding of the influence of your early emotional experiences, and share tried-and-tested strategies, drawing on a range of psychological approaches and evidence-based strategies.

This book also looks at how emotions can affect our relationships, with a focus on building empathy for others, getting what you want out of friendships and relationships and dealing with the hard parts like boundaries and saying no, making amends when needed, and recognising and breaking problematic relationship patterns.

With personal stories and resources throughout, this is a guide to refer to as little or often as you like, helping you to understand your emotions and find the strategies that work best for you.
The Gambling Disorder Treatment Handbook
Authors: Bechtold Jody , Wilson Alyssa
Published: January 2025

This handbook provides mental health professionals with a thorough understanding of the biopsychosocial nature of disordered gambling and shares current evidence-based theories, interventions and strategies to use in clinical practice.
10 Minutes to Better Mental Health
Authors: David Lee , Brewin Debbie
Published: January 2025

What can you really do in 10 minutes? You can make a cup of tea or coffee, walk about 0.6 miles and now, with this book, you can improve your mental health.

No matter how busy or stressful your day, with 10-minute steps and quick exercises, you can better understand your experiences and learn how to survive setbacks. The book covers everything from dealing with worry and anxiety and building your confidence, to creating healthy life habits and positive relationships. It includes sections to read, questions to reflect on, video clips to watch and things to try out in your everyday life. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness, it will help you to get the best out of life and become the person you want to be.
Living at the Speed of Light
Authors: Conibear Katie
Published: January 2025

Shining a light on mania, depression and everything in between, this no-nonsense guide to life with bipolar disorder gives advice on how to manage the condition and work towards stability.

Drawing on her own experiences, Katie Conibear discusses the realities of life with bipolar and shares practical tips and advice. She explains different symptoms, including mania, hypomania, psychosis and depression, and gives advice on managing relationships, facing stigma and discrimination and learning to be comfortable with stability. The book also contains a chapter on how friends, family and caregivers can support someone with bipolar practically.

Whether you suspect you have bipolar disorder, have been recently diagnosed or have been living with the condition for many years, this honest but hopeful guide is a must read.
The CWP and EMHP Handbook
Authors: Miller Hugh
Published: January 2025

As an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) or Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP), you have to think on your feet, manage a caseload, deal with emotional distress and try and not get indigestion as you cram down a sandwich on your way to your next session.

This down-to-earth survival guide helps trainees and newly qualified practitioners cope with the stressful demands of these new and challenging roles. Full of case examples and practical tools and strategies, this book will give you the confidence to assess, set goals, and deliver effective interventions for anxiety and depression. It also provides invaluable support on tricky topics such as disclosures of risk and safeguarding issues, working effectively with parents, dealing with resistance and conflict, caring for yourself, and signposting when a situation is outside the remit of your role.
The Bipolar Disorder Journal
Authors: Lisette Cara
Published: January 2025

The Bipolar Disorder Journal is designed to help you better understand and manage your bipolar disorder. Drawing on evidence-based techniques, such as CBT and mindfulness, and on the author's own experience of bipolar, it provides journaling prompts, creative activities, colouring pages and motivational quote pages to help you stay well and keep on track.
Participation experiences of immigrant women in childbirth and parenting preparation programs
Authors: Kim Jeong Hwa , Choi Gyong Ae , Park Sun Hwa
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was conducted to provide an in-depth analysis of immigrant women's perceived experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting preparation while participating in a hospital-based childbirth and parenting preparation program to inform the development of a program tailored to immigrant women. For this purpose, visual materials were collected before, during, and after program participation with 12 immigrant women who attended childbirth and parenting preparation programs, and a total of four focus group interviews were conducted. Thematic analysis yielded five main categories and 14 subcategories. The main categories included ‘the joy of pregnancy and childbirth’, ‘coexisting anxiety about childbirth and parenting’, ‘preparing for motherhood while participating in education’, ‘positive changes and resources gained through Education’, and ‘heart for the future of children’. Based on these findings, implications are presented for effective practices to support immigrant women in preparing for pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.
Caracterización clínica de las lesiones vulvares en la consulta de ginecología del Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes
Authors:   Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes, Rodríguez Daberlyn , Monsalve Nazira , Contreras Jessy , Chipia Lobo Joan Fernando
Published: January 2025

Objective: To analyze vulvar lesions in patients who attended the Instituto Autonomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes gynecology clinic from February 2023 to January 2024.
Methods: Cross-sectional analytical study, which included all patients who attended the outpatient clinic of Gynecology during the study period.
Results: A total of 127 patients were evaluated, who presented 135 lesions, the mean age was 47 years (ranges between 15 to 90 years), the most frequent clinical characteristics were: plaques (37.8%), rounded (48.9%), smooth (65.2%), whitish (30.4%), in mixed areas (47.4%). As associated factors, 55.6% used sanitary pads and 56.3% used panty liners, mostly in reproductive age (54.1%). The most common diagnoses were: inflammatory lesions, the most frequent being lichen sclerosus (31.5%), which predominated in postmenopausal patients; condylomas (20.7%), more frequent in reproductive age; malignant lesions 9.6%, especially in postmenopausal patients. The clinical-pathological association was 82%.
Conclusions: The most frequent vulvar lesions were inflammatory, predominantly postmenopausal, without being an exclusive pathology of that period. Condylomas were also observed in fertile women and pre-invasive pathology, highlighting the history of human papillomavirus infection.
Keywords: Vulvar lesions, Vulva, Lichen sclerosus, Vulvar pathology
La doxografía mítico-filosófica de Agathodaimon en el contexto árabe-islámico: Suhrawardī y Ṣadrā
Authors: Aldama Cruz Amílcar
Published: January 2025

The mythico-philosophical doxography of the Islamic context featured the figures of Hermes (Hirmis) and Agathodaimon (Āġāṯāḏīmūn) as the masters of arcane wisdom, encompassing both philosophical and esoteric knowledge, which was transmitted to humanity. Agathodaimon or Agathós Daimōn (Ἀγαθὸς Δαίμων) originated within the ancient Mediterranean religion, being a chthonic deity represented as a serpent and syncretized with Osiris-Ammon, Set, Serapis, and Zeus Kthesios. He was also venerated in Sabean-Harranian cults, and along with Hermes, he holds an important role within the Corpus Hermeticum. In the Islamic philosophical context, Agathós Daimōn was called “Agathosdaimon the Egyptian” (Āġāṯāḏīmūn al-Miṣrī), having an important place as an intermediary between ancient occult knowledge and various Islamic thinkers and philosophical currents. This work will provide a description of the mythico-philosophical doxography of the išrāqī (Illuminationist) and ḥikmat al-mutaʿāliyya (Transcendent Philosophy) schools regarding the figure of Agathodaimon and his value within the philosophical thought developed by them, with emphasis on the works of the Persian philosophers Šihāb ad-Dīn al-Suhrawardī (1154–1191) and Mullā Ṣadrā (1571-1635).