bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Participatory evaluation and demonstration of productive performance of Bovans Brown chicken under village production system in Menit Shasha Woreda, West Omo Zone, Ethiopia
Authors: Begna Regasa , Masho Worku , Wondimu Wondosan , Tilahun Yaregal , Bekele Tilahun , Tadesse Benyam , Negash Haile
Published: November 2023

The study was conducted in Charuhurit kebele in Menit Shasha woreda West Omo Zone, south west region (SWR) Ethiopia. Beforethe commencement of the study need assessment was done on existing livestock production system and their constraints throughconducting group discussion with pastoralists, then the pastoralists were prioritized poultry production system as major problem needimmediate intervention. A pastoralist and agro-pastoralist extension research group (PAPREG) which containing 25 pastoralists wereestablished and randomly assigned to different production system (10 intensive productions, 10 semi intensive and five extensiveproduction system). 125 pullets of Bovan Brown chicken breed age 75 days purchased from Bushoftu Alema farm were distributed andbefore distribution training on housing, feeding, health and overall handling system of animals were given for pastoralists. The studyrevealed that high mortality rate or low survivability rate was observed before the onset egg production in the study area. There wereno significant differences in age of animals before onset of egg lying, but number of egg produced every month was significantly (p< 0.05) higher between production systems. The average age at onset of egg lying was 22.10 weeks. The result shown that significantly(p < 0.05) higher number (23.77) of eggs per month per hen was recorded for intensive production system. Finally, the authors concludedthat Bovan Brown chicken breed under village production in terms of their egg production performance were feasible in the study areato enhance family nutrition and income generations.
An implementation of secure storage using blockchain technology on cloud environment
Authors: I.Bhuvaneshwarri  , Sudha M. N.
Published: November 2023

Data generation and consumption have significantly increased recently, necessitating the need for secure and dependable file storagesolutions. The vulnerability of current centralized storage solutions to data breaches and hackers compromises the security andintegrity of user data. These problems may have a workable solution in a decentralized file storage system. In order to offer a secureand dependable storage solution, this paper proposes a blockchain-based file storage (BBFS) system that takes advantage of featureslike immutability, transparency, and security. Any user can upload unlimited files (one at a time) with this proposed system. Users candownload and access those files on their machines as well as all other peers. As soon as a peer uploads a file, it is placed in a blockalong with the user name, file size, and file information. It is not possible to change or remove these blocks because they are addedto the current blockchain. These blocks can be connected with cloud storage, giving users a safe place to store and access their filesthat cannot be altered. By integrating this proposed system with cloud storage, customers can take advantage of the scalability andsecurity of cloud services as well as the immutability and security of blockchain. The proposed system addresses the cost and scalability roblems that make to be widely applicable.
Comparative study of delta e of hybrid modulated and digitally modulated screening on different grades of paper
Authors: Vandana  , Pandey Ambrish
Published: November 2023

Screening technology has become highly advanced during past few decades. This research emphasizes on the use of hybrid modulated(XMS) and digitally modulated screening (DMS) on different grades of paper for evaluating quality parameter. The purpose of thisresearch is to determine the significant differences that exist in measurable print attribute Delta E at 25%, 50% and 75% tint printed bymulticolor sheet-fed offset printing process using XM and DM screening. The experiment is conducted using FOGRA39/ PSO standard.The master of 44.5×29.5 cm output is prepared by incorporating quality measuring parameters and printed in KCMY color sequenceon different paper types by RYOBI 524HX Sheet fed offset process using XM and DM screening technologies. During test, around 150sheets were printed to achieve target Solid Ink density value (+ 0.05). Once the density values were achieved according to standard SIDvalues, next 50 sheets were printed, measured and evaluated. Delta E is used to determine the color difference perceived by humaneye. The color values are specified in the Lab color space. To achieve quality in printing the grey component must be adjusted so thatchromatic CMY values are matched with achromatic in print (grey balance correction).
The role of food program to overcome obesity, overweight, and underweight among autistic children
Authors: Abu-Hussein Leyla A.A
Published: November 2023

This research aims to explore the impact of a specially tailored food program on the weight changes experienced by children with autism. This food program was implemented both within specialized centers and under direct maternal supervision at home. The intervention spanned two months and consisted of three main meals and two snacks daily for the children with autism. Prior to the program’s initiation, an assessment of the children’s weight status revealed a spectrum ranging from extremely underweight to underweight, with only a small fraction of the sample exhibiting normal weight and one child falling into the obese category. The study findings indicated that a diet free from gluten, casein, sugar, and monosodium glutamate proved beneficial for children with autism. Notably, the results demonstrated a positive trend in weight among underweight children, with weight gains ranging from 1 to 3 kilograms, contingent upon age. The research also highlighted that younger participants tended to exhibit a more pronounced response to the program. Moreover, the program exhibited success in reducing obesity, with a notable 4-kilogram reduction in weight observed among obese children. Based on the outcomes, it is suggested that programs of this nature should be consistently implemented within specialized centers. This study’s keywords encompass autism children, overweight, underweight, and normal body weight
Conservative esthetic dentistry in Riyadh – Saudi Arabia
Authors: Ali Minas M. , Alenezi Farah H. , Alfayyadh Nora F. , Alhassoun Sara Y. , Alanzi Rahaf M. , Radwan Waseem
Published: November 2023

This manuscript is directed to assess patient awareness towards esthetic conservative dentistry. Raising the awareness of the community on preserving their overall dental health is the duty of all dental practitioners. Hence, there is a need for self-assessment amongst the population about when to seek esthetic treatment, whether it’s necessary, and most importantly, the treatment options available in the market is a crucial aspect. Not many studies have taken this into consideration. Therefore, this manuscript will contribute to increasing people’s awareness of esthetic conservative dentistry.Method: A cross-sectional study with a sample size of (n = 533) of any gender and age, excluding patients with mental illness or taking mental disorder medications, was conducted within Riyadh province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A closed-ended standard questionnaire was conducted; data from the completed questionnaires was entered into the SPSS version 25 (SPSS - IBM, Armonk, NY) statistical software to obtain descriptive as well as associative statistics.Results: Many people considered in the study showed outstanding results. All age groups show the highest significance related to the questioned items. On the other hand, other associative factors such as education level and salary also played an important role is showing the significance in relation to the items, we were curious to know about.Conclusion: People were not aware of the name conservative dentistry, though they were aware of many conservative modalities for treating different types of cases. It was also visible how well aware the study population was to obtain knowledge about available treatment options and when to perform the suitable procedure chosen by both the dentist and, most importantly, themselves
Impact of illegal livestock grazing on the socio-ecologica role of trophy hunting: the case of Moyowosi Kigosi game reserve, Tanzania
Authors:   , Musika Nyangabo
Published: November 2023

Tanzania has set aside almost 40% of its land for conservation and trophy hunting is the main activity conducted in an area covering about 80% of Tanzania’s conserved land. Trophy hunting conserves wildlife inside and outside Protected Areas (PAs) and provides socio-economic incentives for communities to conserve wildlife. Despite its importance, hunting companies surrendered 45% of Tanzania’s hunting blocks to the government mainly due to habitat destruction mediated by illegal livestock grazing. Unfortunately, there is no empirical information on how illegal grazing affects trophy hunting. Therefore, the impact of illegal grazing on the socio-ecological role of trophy hunting was examined using Moyowosi - Kigosi Game Reserve (MKGR) as a case study. The study investigated whether the physical presence of trophy hunting deters illegal grazing, improves wildlife habitats, and diversifies rural income. Field experiments, laboratory work, questionnaires, and official records from MKGR were used in this study. The study revealed that illegal grazing persisted in MKGR over three decades (1990 – 2019). It destructed wildlife habitats, reduced forages, enhanced soil compaction, increased human activities in the hunting blocks, and caused hunting blocks to lose their economic viability. Also, there is a higher dietary overlap between buffalo and livestock, buffalo density decreased in invaded areas and buffalo deployed spatial partitioning of about 5 km to avoid livestock. The study confirmed that indeed, trophy hunting plays an important socio-ecological role within and outside protected areas. If affected, it will compromise the multiple socio-economic benefits often gained by the local communities. The ecological role of trophy hunting in conserving grass biomass and cover, enhancing soil infiltration and penetration by preventing illegal grazing as observed in operational hunting blocks is also apparent. The study recommends the MKGR address illegal grazing at the hotspot areas and should conduct studies on areas outside the reserve that could be re-seeded with grass species preferred by herders. The MKGR should establish awareness campaigns on the impact of illegal grazing and develop a restoration plan to enhance soil nutrients, support herbaceous cover, and diversify wildlife species to boost ecosystem functioning and prevent further deterioration of this globally important Ramsar site in Tanzania.
Ethnobotanical use, threat status and optimalenvironmental germination conditions for conservation of aloe species in Tanzania
Authors:   , Abihudi Siri
Published: November 2023

The genus Aloe is known for its use in healthcare and cosmetics. Many Aloe species are globally threatened due to over-harvesting for trade and habitat destruction. In Tanzania, over-exploitation threats some Aloe species with extinction, and yet little has been documented on the abundance, bio-cultural uses, threats, seed biology and appropriate conservation measures. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to obtain ethnobotanical information and perception of Aloe species' threat factors from 236 respondents in Kilimanjaro, Tanga, and Mara and Katavi-Rukwa regions. Geospatial Conservation Assessment software (GeoCAT) was used to assess the Area of Occupancy and Extent of Occurrence of Aloe species. The temperature, light, scarification, KNO3 and salinity among the Critically Endangered and the Least Concern Aloe species were tested to understand optimal environmental conditions for their optimal growth. For the Critically Endangered A. boscawenii, an ideal concentration for sterilization and rooting hormone were determined to promote tissue cultivations. A total of 23 Aloe species were identified, with A. secundiflora being the most widely used species. Malaria and general stomachache in humans, and Newcastle disease in chickens were frequently treated with Aloe species. Among the 22 Aloe species re-assessed, two were categorized as Critically Endangered, ten as Endangered, five as Vulnerable, one as Nearly Threatened and five as Least Concern. Aloe boscawenii was re discovered after not having been seen for more than six decades. The conservation status of the Aloe species endemic to Tanzania and previously categorized as Critically Endangered were upgradeed. All the tested Aloe species germinated best at moderate temperatures (25°C and 30°C) and low KNO3 levels (0.01 mg/L). The Critically Endangered A. boscawenii was successfully regenerated through tissue culture at 6% of NaOCl and rooted at NAA: IBA (2:1) concentration. The genus Aloe is widely used across Tanzania, as such 77% (N = 22) of Aloe species assessed in this study are threatened, mainly due to human activities. Hence, there is a need to formulate laws and policies to protect Aloe natural habitats. Moreover, the Aloe seeds exhibited species specific responses to various environmental conditions (except for A. pembana). Furthermore, tissue culture is an ideal conservation tool for the threatened species as it outperforms the traditional methods.
Characterization and simulation of nested groundwater flow systems in basins with contrasting climate and geology
Authors:   , Mussa Kassim
Published: November 2023

The pattern, organization and hierarchy of nested groundwater flow systems, albeit complex, their understanding is very crucial for informed groundwater resources development and management. This study sought to characterize and simulate the impacts of varying climate and anthropogenic influences on the nested groundwater flow systems and the spatio-temporal association of nested groundwater flow systems, utilizing real field test cases of Singida semi- arid fractured aquifer and the Kimbiji coastal, humid sedimentary aquifer in Tanzania. Groundwater flow modelling and simulation of nested groundwater flow systems was carried out using the USGS finite difference modelling code (MODFLOW 6), utilizing ModelMuse version 5 as the Graphical User Interface (GUI). Hydrogeochemical and isotopic signature analyses complemented the modelling approach. The comparison of isotopic composition from borehole, rivers, lakes and rainfall showed that generally, boreholes in the Kimbiji aquifer and some in the Singida aquifer had depleted isotopic values and enriched isotopic values were in samples from open water bodies (e.g., rivers and lakes). The depletion was prominently so in the deep boreholes, indicating a limited influence of evaporation during groundwater recharge. Regional flow fluxes make up 74% of the total inflows into the Kimbiji coastal Neogene aquifer, and only 26% of the inflows are made up of the local flow systems. In the Singida aquifer, regional flow accounts for 56% of the total flux in the lower aquifer and makes 94% contribution to the total amount of groundwater inflow in the Singida aquifer. Only 6% of the groundwater storages comes from local recharge and other sources like lakes. The effect of land cover change dynamics on groundwater recharge has been more prominent in the Kimbiji aquifer, while the effect of climate varying (rainfall and temperature) featured more prominently in the Singida semi-arid aquifer. Dependence of local recharge on heavy rainfalls is one of the key features of the Singida aquifer, while local recharge in the Kimbiji aquifer is quasi-uniform, occurring at more or less similar rate, albeit decreasing with decreasing rainfall amounts and increasing surface temperature, and thus evapotranspiration. Local flow system fluxes were observed to be the main feeders for the upper unconfined aquifers in the two study areas, while regional flow systems are for the deep semi-confined aquifers, with appreciable exchanges of water as revealed by nested groundwater flow simulation. The study findings will contribute to various global, regional and local technical and policy-based efforts towards sustainable groundwater development and management, considering climate variability and non-climatic factors. This includes the contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG on access to clean water and sanitation
Lean construction methodology in the optimization of the results of a building project
Authors: Estrada Herrera Pedro , Pueblita Mares Jorge
Published: November 2023

Within lean manufacturing applications, its contextualization in construction processes is found as lean construction. This approach aims to reduce non-value-adding activities by optimizing processes to maximize efficiency. Thus, the objective of this research was to propose a procedure for adopting the lean construction methodology to contribute to the optimization of building projects. A mixed-method study was conducted with a cross-sectional, descriptive focus based on the case study: construction of a recreational theme park for terminally ill children. A procedure structured in six steps was designed, allowing the adoption of the lean philosophy in project management and the design of a tool to assess the project team's competencies in integrated management systems. The results enabled the definition, design, and delivery of project assets with the highest possible value generation, where lean methodology principles were applied. Likewise, the integrated project systems, stemming from incorporating lean methodology principles, optimized project productivity in building construction.
The Needs of Beginning Thai BIPA Learners on Indonesian Cultural Content
Authors: Ambarwati Ari , Laksono Prayitno Tri , Wahyuni Sri , Sari Ifit Novita
Published: November 2023

Indonesia and Thailand share the same cultural knowledge regarding rice food consumption and the heroic epic Panji or Inao. However, research exploring learning materials about this two cultural knowledge as BIPA learning materials for beginner Thai BIPA learners has not been intensively conducted. This research focuses on efforts to identify the need for Indonesian-Thai cultural content material for BIPA students at the beginner level. This research design uses ADDIE by adapting the first two steps, namely first, compiling questionnaires and interviews with BIPA Thai elementary students and teachers to obtain projections of the needs and preferences of non-text BIPA textbooks containing Inao's story. Second, conduct a needs and preferences analysis of the results of questionnaires and interviews of beginner-level BIPA Thai learners. The respondents of this study were six BIPA students from the State University of Malang, Walalailak University of Thailand, and the Islamic University of Malang. The results showed that the culture of rice consumption, the story of Inao or Panji, and Indonesian tourist attractions that became world heritage designated by UNESCO are interesting and need to be the content of BIPA learning materials, with the medium of electronic books, BIPA pages, and social media platforms (IG, FB, Twitter, and Youtube). The implication of this research is the preparation of BIPA learning designs for Thai BIPA students with cultural content of rice consumption, the story of Panji or Inao, and Indonesian tourist attractions that are UNESCO world heritage
Government Policy on Jatijajar Cave as a Community Economic Empowerment through Participation in Bapak Village, Jatijajar Subdistrict, Kebumen Regency
Authors: Fitiawan Erich , N Nasiwan
Published: November 2023

Economic problems and the welfare of the community are quite high, encouraging the government to continue to explore the potential of natural resources and human resources owned by a region, then develop it to support the economy and welfare of the community, one of which is in the field of tourism. For tourists and the community to know and be able to enjoy a tourist attraction, it is necessary to make efforts to manage tourist attractions. The focus of the study in this research is focused on the preposition: 1) The implementation of local government policies related to tourism must be supported by community empowerment in the development of micro-enterprises so that it will have an impact on improving the local economy; 2) Sustainable empowerment will be able to reduce the level of structural unemployment; 3) The higher the community participation in managing tourism objects, the more positive socio-economic changes will occur in the community. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between community participation and empowerment as well as public policy in managing tourist attractions in Kebumen Regency and its impact on the economy
Pelatihan Pembuatan Pakan UnggasBerbahan Pakan Lokal Sari Buah Koli untuk Menekan Biaya Pakan Ayam Petelur di Desa Patti
Authors: Makatita Juwaher , Killay Thimotina
Published: November 2023

Melonjaknya harga dan ketersediaan bahan pakan dipasaransering menjadi masalah  yang selalu dihadapi oleh peternak khususnya peternak ayam petelur. sehingga alternartif penggunaan bahan pakan lokal manjadi solusi dalam menekan biaya pakan.Namun tetap memperhatikan kualitas dan kuantitas dari bahan pakan lokal yang digunakan. Penggunaan sari buah koli maupun jagung kuning yang merupakan bahan pakan lokal dalam pengolahan pembuatan pakan ayam petelur sangat tersedia dalam jumlah banyak, serta mudah didapat oleh peternak ayam petelur yang ada di Desa Patti. Pengabdian masyarakat dalam bentuk pelatihan pembuatan pakan unggas berbahan lokal sari buah koli untuk menekan biaya pakan dilaksanakan di Desa Patti Pulau Moa kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya. Metode Pelaksaan kegiatan PkM dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode ceramah, diskusi, serta pelatihan praktek pembuatan pakan lokal sari buah koli sebagi pengganti EM4. Hasil dari kegiatan pelatihan menunjukkan respon positif serta antusiamse yang tinggi dalam mengikuti kegiatan berlangsung. Hasil diskusi dan tanya jawab kuesioner sebagian besar peternak belum mengatahui kandungan nutrisi yang terdapat dalam sari buah koli sebagai pakan subtitusi. akan tetapi penggunaan air perasan buah koli maupun pati hasil fermentasi sering digunakan peternak dalam pencampuran bahan pakan.sari buah koli yang sering digunakan peternak dalam pencampuran pakan tidak mengganggu kesehatan pencernaan. Selain itu dapat menambah sistem kekebalan tubuh pada ternak.
Play Therapy Berbasis Trauma Healing Pasca Bencana Pada Anak Usia Sekolah
Authors: Wetik Syenshie Virgini , Polii Grace Benedikta
Published: November 2023

Dampak psikososial yang paling utama muncul sebagai akibat dari peristiwa bencana adalah perasaan traumatis. Adanya rasa trauma yang berkepanjangan mengakibatkan penurunan fungsi dan kualitas hidup serta menjadi peristiwa tidak menyenangkan khususnya bagi anak-anak yang belum mampu mengekspresikan perasaannya. Masalah psikososialnya antara lain gangguan tidur, mimpi buruk, merasa kesepian, gelisah, khawatir, mudah marah, sensitive, sulit berkonsentrasi dan muncul memori terkait kejadian traumatis secara berulang. Kondisi tersebut apabila yang tidak direhabilitasi dengan baik dapat menimbulkan trauma psikologis yang dapat mengganggu stabilitas hidup dan berdampak negatif pada kehidupan selanjutnya. Salah satu kegiatan dukungan psikososial yaitu trauma healing. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk mendistraksi anak-anak dari kejadian traumatis agar tetap mampu menjalani dan menikmati kehidupan sehari-harinya dengan baik. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada anak usia sekolah (6-12 tahun) korban pasca bencana banjir di Kelurahan Molas, Sulawesi Utara. Metode yang digunakan adalah play therapy berupa gerak dan lagu dengan 3 jenis permainan. Hasilnya adalah seluruh peserta merasa senang, bahagia, merasa rileks dan bersemangat ditandai dengan ekspresi wajah yang ceria dan secara subjektif mengatakan puas. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan ini dapat terlaksana dengan baik dan memberikan dampak positif bagi seluruh peserta kegiatan. Kegiatan ini dijadikan sebagai metode non-farmakologis dan sangat direkomendasikan dilakukan pada anak-anak di wilayah pasca bencana
Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Aplikasi CegObs Bagi Siswi SMA Negeri 1 Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan Kabupaten Deli Serdang
Authors: Simangunsong Dame Evalina , Marlisa Marlisa
Published: November 2023

Obesitas perlu menjadi perhatian karena memiliki dampak yang tidak baik terhadap kesehatan. Obesitas dapat menimbulkan penyakit kronis serta menggangu kesehatan reproduksi. Obesitas yang merupakan pintu masuk dari penyakit seperti  jantung, stroke, diabetes, dan kanker merupakan kasus yang dapat dicegah. Berbagai upaya telah dilakukan dalam mengatasi kasus ini, mulai dari implementasi kegiatan deteksi dini obesitas di masyarakat melalui Pos Pembinaan Terpadu (Posbindu) dengan perilaku CERDIK (Cek kesehatan secara berkala, Enyahkan asap rokok, Rajin aktivitas fisik, Diet sehat dan seimbang, Istirahat cukup, Kelola stress) hingga Gerakan Masyarakat Hidup Sehat (GERMAS) yang bertujuan mendorong masyarakat untuk berperilaku hidup sehat. Kegiatan pengabdian ini merupakan aplikasi hasil penelitian sebelumnya (tahun 2022). Aplikasi CegObs (Cegah Obesitas) yang ditemukan, disosialisasikan pada masyarakat pengguna. Aplikasi CegObs, merupakan media promosi keehatan berbasis online, yang bertujuan untuk memudahkan masyarakat pengguna android memperoleh informasi kesehatan dan upaya pencegahan peningkatan berat badan. Pengabdi merasakan perlunya melakukan pendekatan berbasis masyarakat dengan sasaran usia dini untuk wanita, berupa media online (aplikasi CegObs = Cegah Obesitas) yang memuat tentang tentang informasi dalam menjaga keseimbangan berat badan dan aktivitas fisik Ottusen yang dapat dilakukan secara mandiri. Remaja yang diberdayakan diharapkan dapat menjadi peer education bagi lingkungannya. Kegiatan pengabdian menunjukkan hasil kemampuan siswi dapat mengukur IMT nya secara mandiri dan terjadinya perubahan pengetahuan tentang pemanfaatan aplikasi CegObs dari score rata-rata 47,13 menjadi 75. Perlunya sosialisasi informasi penggunaan aplikasi Cegobs secara berkelanjutan, sebagai metode promosi kesehatan berbasis online yang dapat dipergunakan secara mandiri
Pemanfaatan Limbah Minyak Goreng Melalui Pembuatan Lilin Aromaterapi di Desa Karangpatri
Authors: Setyani Kumala , Khatimah Husnul , Supratno Setyo
Published: November 2023

Program ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan cara yang efisien dalam mengelola limbah minyak goreng, di Desa Karangpatri melalui metode wawancara, observasi, pelatihan, dan praktik secara langsung kepada ibu-ibu rumah tangga. Subyek program ini adalah ibu-ibu rumah tangga Desa Karangpatri yang akan mengelola limbah minyak goreng tersebut dengan menghasilkan produk lilin aromaterapi. Tujuan utama adalah agar pengelolaan limbah minyak goreng ini berjalan optimal dan menghasilkan produk yang berkualitas. Program ini mengambil bahan baku utama dari minyak jelantah yang tersedia di setiap rumah, dengan tujuan memperkenalkan cara inovatif untuk mengubahnya menjadi lilin aromaterapi yang bernilai tambah.
Meningkatkan Pengetahuan dan Kesadaran Tentang Stunting Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Terjadinya Stunting
Authors: Fitriahadi Enny , Suparman Yayah Asriyah , Silvia Wan Tazkia Aulia , Wicaksono G Karisma , Syahputra Adhy Fajar , Indriyani Anis , Ramadhani Intan Wahyu , Lestari Putri , Asmara Ria Fitri
Published: November 2023

Stunting merupakan kondisi dimana anak mengalami gangguan pertumbuhan, sehingga tinggi badan anak tidak sesuai dengan usianya sebagai akibat dari masalah gizi kronis yaitu kekurangan asupan gizi dalam waktu yang lama. Kasus stunting di Indonesia masih menjadi permasalahan besar yang memerlukan penanganan serius seluruh pihak, sehingga saat ini Pemerintah Indonesia telah menjadikan program penanganan stunting sebagai program prioritas nasional yang memerlukan penanganan secara terintegrasi guna menekan peningkatan jumlah kasus. Keadaan stunting akan terjadi pada anak balita usia 1.000 hari pertama kehidupan (HPK) yang mengalami gagal tumbuh yang diakibatkan terjadinya gizi kronis. Stunting bukan hanya masalah gangguan pertumbuhan fisik saja, namun juga mengakibatkan anak menjadi mudah sakit, selain itu juga terjadi gangguan perkembangan otak dan kecerdasan, Stunting  tetap  menjadi  masalah  kesehatan  masyarakat yang  utama  di  Indonesia.  Dengan melaksanakan kegiatan pengabdian berupa penyuluhan edukasi tentang stunting di padukuhan Glidag ini membantu memberikan pemahaman kepada masyarakat sebagai upaya pencegahan stunting. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan Ibu-ibu tentang stunting sebagai upaya terhadap pencegahan terjadinya  stunting  di  Padukuhan Glidag, Kapanewon Playen Kalurahan Logandeng,  Kabupaten  Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. Metode pengabdian masyarakat meliputi pendekatan dengan tokoh masyarakat, penyuluhan pencegahan stunting dan pemeriksaan balita.  Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan pengabdian berjalan dengan lancar dan efektif  dalam  meningkatkan pengetahaun Ibu-Ibu tentang stunting. Kontribusi kegiatan pengabdian mendukung program pemerintah dalam menurunkan angka kejadian stunting di wilayah kabupaten Gunung Kidul.
PENYULUHAN HIGIENE DAN SANITASI PADA SDM PRODUKSI USAHA KECIL OBAT TRADISIONAL (UKOT) PT.GRANINDO JAYA MAKASSAR
Authors: Suhartini  , Wahyuni Yuyun Sri , Tahir Muhammad , Ramadani Ananda
Published: November 2023

Penyuluhan merupakan kegiatan mendidik individu atau kelompok, memberikan pengetahuan, informasi dan berbagai kemampuan guna membentuk sikap dan perilaku dalam hidup yang seharusnya. Industri obat tradisional harus memperhatikan keamanan produk yang dihasilkan, seperti penerapan sanitasi dan higiene. Penyuluhan mengenai sanitasi dan higiene pada industri sangat penting untuk menghindari kontaminasi produk sehingga aman dan layak untuk dikonsumsi. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman kepada sumber daya manusia untuk berperilaku higienis untuk menghilangkan segala potensi sumber kontaminan dan kontaminasi silang dari berbagai sumber yang menimbulkan risiko terhadap kualitas produk. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berupa penyampaian materi peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan pada SDM UKOT PT Granindo Jaya Makassar tentang penerapan sanitasi dan higiene sesuai CPOTB pada proses penanganan bahan dasar, pengolahan dan cara pengemasan. Untuk mengevaluasi kegiatan ini dilakukan pemberian pre-test sebelum penyampaian materi dan post-test setelah penyampaian materi. Dari hasil kegiatan, penyuluhan ini ternyata terbukti meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan SDM sehingga produk tradisional yang akan dihasilkan senantiasa memenuhi persyaratan mutu yang telah ditentukan sesuai dengan tujuan penggunaannya. Peningkatan kualitas obat tradisional yang diproduksi dan dipasarkan akan memberikan jaminan mutu, khasiat dan keamanan, bagi konsumen obat tradisional terkhusus pada konsumen produk PT Granindo Jaya Makassar.
Mbrojtja e shqipes dhe shtimi i kulturës gjuhësore, si dukuri me vlerë të përhershme kombëtare
Authors: Shkurtaj Prof. Dr. Gjovalin
Published: November 2023

Në këtë artikull parashtrohen disa prej shqetësimeve dhe dukurive të lidhura me nivelin e kulturës së gjuhës shqipe në kohën tonë, sigurisht duke pohuar, mbështetur e vlerësuar atë që është arritur, por edhe duke mos lënë pa shprehur edhe shqetësimin e ligjshëm për jo pak raste të qëndrimeve të

pakujdesshme, ndonjëherë edhe dukshëm mospërfillëse ndaj rregullave e normave të shqipes standarde. Madje, ka pasur dhe vijon të ketë, jo vetëm gabime gjuhësore, po edhe shkelje të

palejueshme të etikës së kumtimit dhe të etnografisë së të folurit të shqipes. Për dukuri të tilla, që bëhen në shtypin e shkruar, në botimet zyrtare institucionale dhe deri në tekstet shkollore kemi

shkruar edhe herë të tjera, në artikuj, kumtesa e në librat e botuar në rrjedhë të viteve, kurse në këtë shkrim jemi përpjekur të jemi sa më aktualë dhe të shtrojmë disa probleme ndaj të cilave

besojmë se është koha, po edhe janë mundësitë reale, që, po të tregohemi të qytetëruar e dashamirë ndaj shqipes e shqiptarisë, mund të kemi rezultatet e dëshiruara.
Paralele hidronimesh midis Pelagonisë dhe Podgurit
Authors: Gashi Dr. Sejdi , Ibrahimi Prof. Dr. Mustafa
Published: November 2023

Në këtë punim kemi paraqitur disa paralele hidrononomike midis rajonit të Pelagonisë së Maqedonisë dhe Podgurit të Kosovës. Jemi përcaktuar për këtë tematikë bazuar nga fakti se këto treva shqiptare në aspektin onomastik përgjithësisht, e në atë hidronimik janë shumë të pasura, sepse duke u gjendur në një hapësirë të izoluar nga folësit e tjerë shqiptarë të shqipes, kanë ruajtur shumë fjalë dialektore dhe mikrotoponime, të cilat shumë rrallë ose aspak nuk hasen në të folmet tjera shqipe. Mikrotoponimet, përkatësisht hidronimet e këtyre anëve janë analizuar edhe nga aspekti dialektologjik, duke treguar tiparet kryesore të këtyre të folmeve me shembuj konkret, prandaj, hidronimia e këtyre anaviseve është me peshë dhe interes të shumanshëm përgjithësisht për gjuhësinë shqiptare, e në veçanti për dialektologjinë, sepse ky rrip tokash, kundruar gjeografikisht, etnikisht, historikisht dhe në aspektin dialektor përbën një pjesë të konsiderueshme të truallit etnik shqiptar.
Qemal Haxhihasani dhe bota arbëreshe në Itali
Authors: Belushi (Bellusci) Antonio
Published: November 2023

Në këtë artikull jepet një pjesë nga letërkëmbimi mes autorit Antonio Belushi dhe etnologut të njohur Qemal Haxhihasani, mbledhës dhe studiues i folklorit dhe i dialektologjisë, filolog dhe profesor. Njohje që zë fill në Tiranë, kur u mbajt Kuvendi Ndërkombëtar mbi Ilirët, më 15-16 shtator 1972, ku ka qenë ai i ftuar për një kumtesë, gjithashtu edhe unë, si prift dhe studiues arbëresh. Për mua ka qenë një moment i jashtëzakoshëm gëzimi dhe nderimi. Shkrimi i Haxhihasanit më nxiti më shumë të vazhdoja në kërkimet e mia në fushën e kulturës popullore arbëreshe në Itali si edhe arbërore në Greqi. Lidhja jonë vëllazërore vazhdoi duke i dërguar revistën gjashtëmujore “Lidhja”, që themelova në Kozencë në vitin 1980, dhe botimet e mia të tjera etnografike. Nga ana e tij Q. Haxhihasasani më përsëriste gjihthnjë se “po të keni ndonjë nevojë lidhur me botimet tona më shkruaj”. Në këtë letërkëmbim vërehet vëmendja e ndërsjelltë mbi aspekte të ndryshme të jetës kulturore shqiptare dhe arbërëshe si gëzimi që më shpreh Q. Haxhihasani “për rastin që ju ishte krijuar për të shkuar në Kanada dhe Shtetet e Bashkuara të Amerikës dhe për bashkëpunimin që kishe pasur me mëmëdhetarët e atjeshëm për vazhdimin e luftës suaj fisnike në dobi të çështjes së shenjtë të çlirimit të Kosovës sonë martire, por heroike”. Po ashtu pjesë e vëmendjes së letërkëmbimit janë pluralizmi politik në Shqipëri, që “ka hapur një epokë të re për popullin shqiptar”. Shprehja e gëzimit që Kuvendi i parë pluralist në Tiranë kishte miratuar një rezolutë mjaft pozitive për Kosovën, duke theksuar se “është detyrë e çdo intelektuali të bashkërendojë veprimtarinë e tij me këtë perspektivë”. Duke iu drejtuar At Antonio Belushit, Q. Haxhihasani pohon: “Ne kemi ndjekur me kënaqësi, nëpërmjet ekranit dhe shtypit periodik, veprimtarinë tuaj, sidomos lidhur me Kosovën, të cilën ju e quani më të drejtë si atdhe të dytë.” Pjesë e rëndësishme e letërkëmbit janë edhe projektet dhe idetë lidhur me mënyrën “se si t’i bashkojmë forcat intelektuale të profilit në kërkim e studim

të thesareve etnologjike të diasporës, si një punë shkencore krahasuese më e gjerë, një koordinim e ndërveprim për një punë të kualifikuar e komplekse. Eshtë fjala për botimin e një korpusi etnologjik krahasues për arbëreshët e Italisë e arbërorët e Greqisë, botim tërësor trashëgimie.”
Vështrim mbi saktësinë e haditheve të trajtuara në literaturat islame 1945-2022
Authors: Osmani Prof. asoc. Dr. Sulejman
Published: November 2023

Botimet për Islamin në gjuhën shqipe kanë krijuar materiale të bollshëm për studimin e temave edhe më specifike që kanë të bëjnë me fusha të ngushta studimi. Gjithsesi, në mesin e tyre është edhe lëmia e hadithit, me disiplinat e ndryshme të studimit, të cilat paraqesin kriteret bazë për njohjen e qëllimit të studimit.
Shkenca e Hadithit - Terminologjia e saj - përbën materien bazike për verifikimin, analizën dhe kritikën shkencore të trashëgimisë së Pejgamberit (a.s.) dhe në bazë të rezultateve të tilla, përcaktohet vlefshmëria për argumentim me hadithe të caktuara. Studimi synon të hulumtojë se deri në çfarë mase janë zbatuar standardet e Shkencës së Hadithit në punimet e publikuara, duke përfshirë verifikimin e hadithit; referimin e drejtë me rastin e adresimit të fusnotës; faktin nëse burimet e tij janë origjinale, apo janë marrë nga burime të dorës së dytë; si është bërë transkriptimi i fjalëve të hadithit në raste të caktuara; a korrespondojnë tekstet e tij me origjinalin dhe me paraqitje të tjera të kësaj natyre.
Shkenca e Hadithit është fushë e termave të shumtë që zakonisht përdoren në formën origjinale, si në shkrimin e emrave, po ashtu edhe të terminologjisë, andaj kjo paraqet një produkt studimi i cili synon të matë shkallën e unifikimit të përdorimit të termave që kanë të bëjnë me këtë shkencë. Trajtimi i temave në fushën e jurisprudencës islame mund të bëhet duke i trajtuar sipas metodologjisë së muhadithëve (studiuesit e haditheve), apo sipas asaj të fukahave (ekspertët e Fikhut, Ligjit Islam). Rrjedhimisht, hulumtime të tilla nxjerrin një vëllim më të madh të studimit dhe verifikimit të haditheve që janë vënë në funksion të argumentimit.
Gjatë hulumtimit për materialin, kemi identifikuar materie të bollshme për analizën e çështjeve të caktuara, të cilat mendojmë se paraqesin interes dhe sjellin rezultate të reja në shërbim të hadithit e që lidhen me krijimtarinë islame në gjuhën shqipe.
Edukimi dhe riintegrimi për gratë dhe familjet e margjinalizuara, duke përdorur edhe edukimin në distancë
Authors: Kosumi Muzaqete
Published: November 2023

Ekzistojnë një grup jo i vogël i grave dhe fëmijëve të kthyer nga lufta e Sirisë, të cilët nuk janë inkuadruar ende në shoqërinë kosovare dhe fëmijët e tyre nuk shkojnë në shkollë. Ato janë gra që ju kanë mbytur burrat në Siri ose gra që janë martuar me burra sirianë ose arabë, kryesisht luftëtarë në Siri dhe pastaj janë ndarë nga ta e janë kthyer bashkë me fëmijët e tyre ne Kosovë. Ato nuk pranojnë të flasin me çdokënd, dhe disa prej tyre as nuk pranojnë të inkuadrohen në shoqëri.
Sigurisht disa prej tyre janë ende të traumatizuara, për disa edhe bindja e tyre fetare është e ndryshme nga ajo e Islamit në Kosovë, prandaj dhe shteti ka dështuar në inkuadrimin dhe ambientimin e tyre në çdo aspekt. Mendoj se Bashkësia Islame në Kosovë, si edhe shoqëria myslimanë duhet filluar t’i ndihmoje këto gra dhe këta fëmijë të margjinalizuar nga shoqëria, duke bërë me gisht kah ta se këta janë të kthyerit.
Kjo mund të bëhet duke bërë një plan strategjik dhe praktik se si t’i adaptojmë në shoqëri:
- duke bashkëbiseduar me to, femra teologe, psikologe dhe sociologe të besueshme për to për t’i bindur ato se duhet vazhduar jetën dhe shkollimin e fëmijëve të tyre;
- duke iu mbajtur trajnime fetare, psikologjike dhe sociologjike; - duke iu mundësuar punësim ose ndihmese ne mjete të punësimit, si në rrobaqepësi, pastiçeri apo dhe ndonjë zanat tjetër;
- duke iu mundësuar regjistrimin dhe shkollimin e fëmijëve të tyre. Nëse ato nuk do të pranonin të flasin apo dhe të trajnohen atëherë mundësia më e mirë për to do te jete të bëhen krejt këto në mënyrë digjitale-virtuale, duke përdorur platforma të ndryshme online, siç janë zoom, googlemeet, skype etj.
Në këtë punim do të mundohemi të sjellim bashkëbisedime me to nga ana jonë dhe po ashtu përpjekjet e disa te tjerëve që kanë bërë për t’i inkuadruar ato, dhe po ashtu do të shkruajmë edhe plane strategjike-praktike nga ana jone se si t'i inkuadrojmë ato së bashku me fëmijët e tyre, sidomos në aspektin e arsimimit të tyre.
Bota nën eventet dhe aksidentet berthamore të shek. XX. Fakte dhe shifra
Authors: Qafmolla Luan
Published: November 2023

Në këtë artikull do të trajtojmë efektet dhe aksidentet bërthamore të shek. XX: bombat atomike Hiroshima-Nagasaki, Japoni, (6, 9 gusht 1945); Aksidenti Çernobilit (26 Prill 1986); Tsunami dhe aksidenti bërthamorë në Fukushima-Daiçit, Japoni (11 Mars 2011). Kryesisht, situatat e sipërme kanë ardhur si rrjedhojë e prishjeve të ekuilibrave të burimeve natyrore në planet nga mos përmbushja e kritereve dhe me rrisqe të mëdha si: lëshimi i gazrave industrialë, ndotjet nga aksidentet bërthamore, pandemitë nga viruset e laboratorëve shkencorë nga vetë dora e njeriut edhe në këtë shekull të XXI.
Mesazhet duhet të prezantohen si përmbledhje e kuptimeve bazë të mbështetura në të dhëna shkencore, historike, administrative, monitoruese dhe matematikore për kuptimin sa më të mirë të rolit që vetë shoqëria njerëzore duhet të luajë në funksion të ruajtjes dhe mbrojtjes së planetit tonë - Tokë. Në vitin 1939 një grup fizikantësh në SHBA mësuan rreth demonstrimit të eksperimenteve nga shkencëtarët gjermanë mbi ndarjen e bërthamave të elementeve kimike transuranikë me peshë atomike të madhe. Disa nga këta shkencëtarë parashikuan se energjia që do të çlirohej gjatë ndarjes mund të shfrytëzohej në armët eksplozive tmerrësisht të paimagjinueshme.
Më 16 korrik, vetëm disa orë pas përfundimit të suksesshëm me bombën atomike nga SHBA, kryqëzori i rëndë Indianapolis amerikan u largua nga porti San Franciskos me mekanizmat e montimit të armës atomike me uranium-235 (235U), dhe menjëherë më 26 korrik 1945 mekanikët specialistë, filluan montimin e bombës të quajtur Little Boy (djali i vogël). Më 30 korrik 1945 ata montuan përbërësit e një bombe të dytë atomike në pajisjen e mbushur me pluton-239 (239Pu) e të quajtur me nofkën Fat Man (burri i shëndetshëm). Më 2 gusht 1945 të dy bombat mbërritën në Tinian dhe komandantët amerikanë prisnin rregullimin e motit për të urdhëruar ekzekutimin e misionit special të bombardimit me një sulm atomik në ishujt japonezë.
Penyuluhan Kesiapsiagaan dalam Peningkatan Pengetahuan Siswa Menghadapi Bencana Gempa Bumi di SDN 252 Nikkel Sorowako Kabupaten Luwu Timur
Authors: Andira Putri , Suwandi  , Ryadinency Resty
Published: November 2023

Sekolah merupakan salah satu area yang memiliki resiko tinggi adanya korban jiwa pada saat terjadi gempa bumi. Tujuan kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penyuluhan kesiapsiagaan terhadap pengetahuan siswa dalam menghadapi bencana gempa bumi di SDN 252 Nikkel Sorowako Kabupaten Luwu Timur Tahun 2023. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini menggunakan metode pendekatan pre-test dan post-test. Peserta dalam kegiatan ini seluruh kelas 5a siswa SDN 252 Nikkel Sorowako yang berjumlah 26 orang. Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan hasil bahwa penyuluhan kesiapsiagaan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa dalam menghadapi bencana gempa bumi. Kesimpulan penyuluhan kesiapsiagaan berpengaruh terhadap pengetahuan siswa dalam menghadapi bencana gempa bumi di SDN 252 Nikkel Sorowako Kabupaten Luwu Timur Tahun 2023.
Single versus multiple visits endodontic therapy on healing rate of periapical lesions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Theodoridis Athanasios , Economides Nikolaos
Published: November 2023

The choice of one or more sessions for the endodontic treatment of teeth with pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis is controversial. The purpose of this systematic review was to compare the radiographic healing of necrotic teeth with pre-existing periapical lesions after at least 1 year of follow-up period between two therapy groups: 1. single visit endodontic treatment, 2. multiple visits endodontic treatment with calcium hydroxide as intracanal medicament. It was made a literature search of only Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) on PubMed database. 5 RCTs met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were included in this review, with a total sample size of 513 cases. Complete radiographic healing was observed in 226 (83.4%) of 271 cases treated in one visit and 198 (81.8%) of 242 cases treated in more than one visit. A meta-analysis was performed, showing no significant difference in the healing rate between the two therapy groups (fixed effect model, RR: 1.025; 95% Cl: 0.950 - 1.107). Based on the results of this study, endodontic treatment of teeth with pulp necrosis and radiographic evidence of apical periodontitis in one or more appointments showed similar radiographic healing rate.
The association of -799C/T and -381A/G matrix metalloproteinase 8 (MMP-8) gene polymorphisms with periodontitis and active MMP-8 levels in the oral cavity
Authors: Fragkioudakis Ioannis , Ntolkeras Antonis , Kottaridi Christina , Grigoriadis Andreas , Sakellari Dimitra
Published: November 2023

Background/Aim: To investigate the relationship of the -799C/T (rs11225395) and -381A/G (rs1320632) matrix metalloproteinase 8 (MMP8) gene polymorphisms with periodontitis and the levels of active MMP-8 (aMMP-8) in an oral rinse. Material and Methods: Eighty subjects that had participated in a previous study contributed with an oral rinse sample collected before full-mouth periodontal clinical assessments. In addition, aMMP-8 levels in an oral rinse were quantified with a chairside point of care (PoC) test (PerioSafe), and the accompanying digital reader (OraLyzer). After DNA extraction, the samples were amplified with Polymerase Chain Reaction using specific primers. The amplified DNA samples were analyzed with a sequencing assay. Results: All of the patients were homozygous for the -381A/A genotype while 21.2% of the subjects were homozygous for the -799T/T genotype. No significant association was found between the -799T/T and periodontal disease, however, the presence of the specific genotype was significantly associated with the stage of periodontitis and the levels of aMMP-8 in the oral cavity. Conclusions: The results of the current study of 80 Greek subjects indicated that the presence of the rs11225395 (-799 T/T) genotype may be correlated with the severity of the periodontal disease. In addition, patients homozygous for the T/T genotype had higher levels of aMMP-8.
Dusky Warbler Phylloscopus fuscatus (Blyth, 1842): A new species for ornithofauna of Serbia
Authors: Szekeres Ottó , Bártol István , Rajković Draženko
Published: November 2023

Tokom redovnog jesenjeg hvatanja i obeležavanja ptica na severnom obodu Ludaškog jezera kod sela Hajdukovo (opština Subotica, Severna Srbija), dana 20.10.2017. godine u 7 časova uhvaćen je i obeležen jedan primerak tamnog zviždaka Phylloscopus fuscatus (Phylloscopidae). Ovaj inače redak azijski gost u Evropi, zatečen je upleten u mrežu postavljenu na manjem ostrvu koje je bilo pokriveno zovom (Sambucus nigra), trnjinom (Prunus spinosa) i visokom ruderalnom vegetacijom. Nakon obeležavanja metalnim prstenom izmereni su morfološki karakteri radi potvrde identifikacije vrste, dok je pre samog puštanja jedinka fotografisana. Opisani nalaz predstavlja prvi dokazan primerak i ujedno sedmu vrstu ptice iz roda Phylloscopus za Srbiju.