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IMPLEMENTASI PEMBELAJARAN PAI-BP ERA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI SEKOLAH DASAR KECAMATAN KUBUNG
Authors: Candra Ali , Khairat Annisaul
Published: July 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the implementation of Islamic Religious Education and Character Learning, further briefly PAIBP, during the Covid-19 pandemic at the Kubung District Elementary School, Solok Regency. This type of research is a phenomenological type of qualitative research approach. To obtain data in this research, the techniques used were (1) Interviews (in-depth interviews) (2) Documentation. The research results show that at the implementation stage the media used for the bold method was the WhatsApp application. Meanwhile, for the Offline method, the media used are Student Worksheets (LKPD), Modules and Student Textbooks. The implementation of PAI-BP learning during the Covid-19 pandemic in Kubung District, Solok Regency was carried out using a Distance Learning or PJJ system using offline methods and a combination of dare and offline methods or what is known as e-blended learning with details of 70% choosing to carry it out. engagingly and 30% carry out e-blended learning.
EDUCAÇÃO EM TEMPO INTEGRAL EM GOIÁS: PERSPECTIVAS ALÉM DO TEMPO DE PERMANÊNCIA EM SALA
Authors: Borges Anailda
Published: July 2024

O Ensino em Tempo Integral tem se expandido no Brasil. No Estado de Goiás, essa modalidade é implementada nos Centros de Ensino em Período Integral (Cepi). Este estudo tem como objetivo demonstrar a eficiência educacional em escolas de período integral. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica em artigos, dissertações, livros e sites. O estudo revela que a Educação em Tempo Integral se difere da Educação Integral. Além disso, embora esse modelo esteja em voga na atualidade, ele já se apresentou em vários momentos da nossa história. Por fim, os resultados indicam que este modelo educacional vem apresentando resultados superiores aos da escola regular. Ademais, a Educação em Tempo Integral demanda mais do que a ampliação da jornada escolar para 7 ou 9 horas; ela requer a criação de um ambiente propício para o desenvolvimento integral dos estudantes, com ações que envolvam o currículo básico e a inclusão de aspectos socioemocionais e culturais.
Characteristic features of latitudinal manifestations of the 23–24 April 2023 geomagnetic storm
Authors: Chernogor Leonid
Published: July 2024

Abstract. The paper examines, for the first time, the latitudinal dependence of variations in the geomagnetic field on the surface of the Earth on the global scale during the severe two-step geomagnetic storm of 23–24 April 2023, a major two-step storm in solar cycle 25. The data available at INTERMAGNET magnetometer network URL (https://imag-data.bgs.ac.uk/GIN_V1/GINForms2) were chosen for two near-meridional chains of stations, one in the western (eight stations) and the other in the eastern (ten stations) hemispheres, which were situated, for the first time, in such a way that one of them was in the night hemisphere during both of the two steps of the geomagnetic storm. One of the most interesting observations made show that during one step of the two-step storm part of the near-Earth cross-tail current closed itself via the ionosphere, to which it was linked by the substorm current wedge, and manifested itself in the magnetograms acquired at high and equatorial latitude stations on the night side of the Earth. The two-step character of this storm has allowed us to suggest that the Bz interplanetary magnetic field component threshold for the formation of the substorm current wedge lies in the –(22–30) nT interval. Other features of this two-step storm include the following. In the western hemisphere, the fluctuations of the geomagnetic field strength on the days used as a quiet time reference period usually did not exceed a few tens of nanotesla (nT), whereas in the course of the disturbed days, the variations in the geomagnetic field strength increased by a factor of 2 to 10 and reached a few hundred nT. In the eastern hemisphere during quiet times, the middle and low latitude magnetometer stations generally recorded strength fluctuations smaller than 10–20 nT, while during the disturbed period the fluctuations increased by a factor of 2–5 and greater, attaining ±(50–70) nT. The strength fluctuations showed a considerable, up to 300–700 nT, increase at high latitudes. The northward component of the geomagnetic field, X, exhibited the greatest perturbations at all latitudes in both hemispheres, as the level of strength fluctuations decreased with decreasing latitude. The geomagnetic field strength fluctuations recorded at the magnetometer stations nearly-equidistant from the equator were observed to be close in magnitude. Close in value also were the strength fluctuations observed with the stations at close latitudes but in different hemispheres.
Cloudiness retrieved from All-Sky camera and MSG satellite over Reunion Island and Antananarivo Madagascar
Authors: Rivonirina Jean-Marcel , Portafaix Thierry , Rakotoniaina Solofoarisoa , Morel Béatrice , Tang Chao , Lamy Kévin , Lothon Marie , Toulouse Tom , Liandrat Olivier , Rakotondraompiana Solofo , Bencherif Hassan
Published: July 2024

Abstract. To gain a deeper understanding of cloud variability over the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO) region, various measurement techniques can be used. We have used ground-based observations using all-sky cameras from the UV-Indien network provided by the Reuniwatt company, which capture sky images in the visible spectrum. Two algorithms, namely Elifan and Reuniwatt, were applied to analyze the camera images. Despite differences in the methodologies employed by each algorithm, we have found strong agreement between them, with a Bias of -5.48 %, a Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 6.48 %, and a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.99 for Saint-Denis. Ground-based measurements over the SWIO are insufficient, and the vast ocean coverage in this region makes spatial observation important for gathering information. Here we have used cloud products from the Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) satellites. The quality of the classification algorithm employed for camera and satellite plays a significant role in cloud analysis. Comparing camera and satellite observations is essential to ensure the complementarity of each measurement. We observed good consistency between the ground-based camera and satellite measurements (Bias=2.64 %, RMSE=21.43 %, and r=0.87) with Elifan, and (Bias=6.79 %, RMSE=25.70 %, and r=0.82) with Reuniwatt for the Saint-Denis site; and (Bias=6.48 %, RMSE=28.63 %, and r=0.78) for Antananarivo. In Antananarivo, during the dry season, heavy cloud cover (~50 %) is observed in the morning, gradually dissipating as the day progresses. Conversely, in the wet season, cloud cover varies between approximately 30 % and 60 % from December to April, with weaker cloudiness around noon in October and November. As for Saint-Denis, the morning skies are generally clear but become increasingly overcast throughout the day, reaching up to 80 % cloud cover during the wet season and 60 % during the dry season.
Rapid characterisation of mixtures of hydrogen and natural gas by means of ultrasonic time-delay estimation
Authors: Monsalve Jorge M. , Völz Uwe , Jongmanns Marcel , Betz Björn , Langa Sergiu , Ruffert Christine , Amelung Jörg , Wiersig Marcus
Published: July 2024

Abstract. The implementation of the “power-to-gas” concept, where hydrogen and natural gas are blended and transported in the existing network, requires a quick, on-site method to monitor the content of hydrogen in the mixture. We evaluate a rapid characterisation of this mixture based on the measurement of the speed of sound, using micromachined ultrasonic transducers (MUTs). Two MUT-based prototypes were implemented to analyse a mixture of natural gas and hydrogen under controlled conditions. Changes in the hydrogen content below 2 mol % (in a mixture that was adjusted between 6 mol % and 16 mol %) were discriminated by both devices, including the uncertainty due to the temperature compensation and the time-delay estimation. The obtained values of the speed of sound were consistent with those calculated from independent, non-acoustic measurements performed with a gas chromatograph and a density sensor. An MUT-based flow meter is thus capable of reporting both gas intake and the molar fraction of hydrogen, provided that the source of natural gas is kept constant.
PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PjBLTERINTEGRASI TRI N PEMBUATAN ECOBRIK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN DIMENSI KREATIF DAN GOTONG ROYONG
Authors: Sakti Dewanti Novita , Qisti Bariyah Insanul
Published: July 2024

Penerapan model pembelajaran yang kurang maksimal ketika kegiatan pembelajaran berlangsung dapat mengakibatkan kurangnya rasa gotong royong sesama siswa, selain itu mengakibatkan siswa kurang dapat mengembangkan sikap kreatif yang dimilikinya. Sebab dalam pembelajaran yang masih konvensional pembelajaran berpusat kepada guru atau pendidik. Guru dapat menerapkan model bempebalajarn yang berbasis proyek. Salah satu model pembelajaran yang dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan dimensi kreatif dan gotong royong siswa yaitu menggunaka model pembelajaran berbasis Project Based Learning (PjBL), sebab model PjBL ini merupakan model pembelajaran yang berpusat kepada siswa dan dapat menghasilkan sebuah proyek. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode diskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan sikap kreatif siswa dan juga meningkatkan rasa gotong royong kepada teman melalui kegiatan pembuatan ecobrik. Dalam penelitian in ada 6 tahapan pembelajaran dalam model Project based Learning (PjBL). Dari enam tahapan kegiatan, terdapat 4 tahapan yang mendapatkan hasil sangat baik dan 2 tahapan mendapatkan hasil baik. Pada dimensi gotong royong memperoleh hasil yang maksimal, sebab dalam kegiatan pembuatan ecobrik ini membutuhkan sikap kerjasama diantara siswa satu dengan lainnya. Untuk dimensi kreativ masih perlu ditingkatkan kembali. Subjek penelitian siswa kelas IV Kepanewon Tempel di Kabupaten Sleman. Dalam kegiata pembuatan ecobrik ini, diharapkan dapat sedikit mengurangi atau menanggulangi sampah yang ada di lingkungan sekitar mereka, baik yang ada di lingkungan sekolah maupun lingkungan rumah. Hal ini sesuai dengan ajaran Ki Hajar Dewantara yaitu Tri N, Niteni, Nirokke, Nambahi. Niteni yaitu siswa memahami penjelasan yang telah diberikan oleh guru, nirokke, siswa dapat melakaukan hal yang telah disampaikan dan diajarkan sebelumnya guru dan nambahi yaitu siswa dapat menambahkan hasil yang telah dibuat dengan menambahkan kreativitas dari siswa.
Women’s Rights and Gender Equality in Islamic and Western Legal Systems: A Comparative Analysis between Pakistan, the USA, and Europe
Authors: Islam Muhammad , Talib Muhammad Farhan , Watto Omer Mahmood , Jubeen Settara , Yousaf Adnan
Published: July 2024

The comparative analysis addressed women’s rights and gender equality issues from an Islamic and Western legal perspective. Through outlining the legal development within the field, considering the legislative progress in both regions, and the historical factors of the topic development, the presented work discusses the sphere of gender balance and its legal aspects. International treaties and resolutions are required for the regions to provide the tools necessary to fight for women’s rights. Even though the legal approaches differ by regions, a multifaceted action must be widely achieved across laws and society’s change to create a global framework on gender equality.
Micropolitics in Enacting the Specialized Curriculum at the Autonomous School
Authors: Seo Siyeon , Kim Kapsung
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze micropolitics in the enactment of specialized curriculum. A qualitative case study was conducted on a single case of Nari Elementary School, which was designated as a autonomous school. In the analysis, ‘context’ was emphasized by reflecting the perspective of ‘enactment’ of the curriculum, and an analysis framework based on the concept of the composition of micropolitics such as ‘interest, conflict, and power’ was used. As a result of the analysis, ‘time schedule organization’ became an issue for ‘task’ and ‘student and teacher organization’ for ‘people.’ Different political actors, interests, conflicts, and power game patterns were identified according to each issue. Based on the above results, first, autonomous schools were discussed as an organization with active micropolitics centered on principals, and second, autonomous schools are organizations that are heavily influenced by various contexts.
Insights into floral and climatic changes from biomarker and isotopic composition of land plant organic matter – A review
Authors: Bechtel Achim , Groß Doris
Published: July 2024

Biomarkers and isotopic composition of coal and plant tissue enable insights into floral assemblage and paleoenvironment. Abundance, distribution, and d13C values of leaf wax lipids (i.e. n-alkanes) differ between angiosperm and gymnosperm plants. Terpenoid hydrocarbons are used to assess the contributions of gymnosperms versus angiosperms. The influence of varying contributions of angiosperms and gymnosperms on d13C of coal can be overcome by the analyses of fossil wood remains for their isotopic composition. Angiosperms and gymnosperms show similar H-isotope fractionation between n-alkanes and water. Diterpenoids yield lower d2H values compared to angiosperm-derived triterpenoids, due to different biosynthetic pathways. Differences in mean annual precipitation affect d13C of bulk leaf organic matter. Co-variations in d13C and d2H of lipids reflect changes in water availability to the plants. Temperature variations, based on branched glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers (brGDGTs), and d2H values of n-C29 alkane from Lake Van sediments reveal warm-humid climate during interglacials and cooler and drier climate during glacials. Based on the methylation of brGDGTs, a calibrated paleothermometer is available for peats and lignites.
Decadencia: concepto y afecto. Dos aproximaciones desde el documental argentino reciente
Authors: Macón Cecilia
Published: July 2024

Sea como gesto estrictamente político o en cuanto impulso de cierta estrategia artística, la experiencia histórica de la decadencia ha sido evocada de distintos modos a lo largo del tiempo. En su encarnación de la desilusión, del hastío y/o del pesimismo metafísico, su patrón parece dar cuenta de algo más que la mera contracara del progreso para sostenerse en el orden afectivo. Efectivamente, más allá de expresar una secuencia de declive que parte de un pasado imaginado como mejor, su caracterización está atravesada por una dimensión afectiva compleja y no necesariamente unívoca. El objetivo de este trabajo es problematizar estas cuestiones a través del análisis de dos documentales argentinos recientes basados en el trabajo sobre archivos familiares: La vida dormida (2021) de Natalia Labaké y Esquirlas (2021) de Natalia Garayalde. Entiendo que en cada una de ellas resultan puestos en escena dos modos alternativos de expresar la dimensión afectiva de la decadencia: la asociación con la monstruosidad, el exceso afectivo y la degeneración, en un caso, y la crisis, el vacío y la desolación, en el otro.
Study of Unstimulated Salivary Flow Rate, pH and Buffer Capacity in Normal Adults
Authors: Barakzai Muhiba , Dawlaty Brishna
Published: July 2024

Background: Salivary physical and chemical property is important for caries control. Unstimulated salivary flow rate is important for protection of oral cavity. Salivary pH correlated to buffer capacitythat neutralizes pH after exposure to acidic or basic condition so protects the teeth from demineralization which ends to caries. In this study changes of buffer capacity and flow rate according to age and gender was investigated to have assumption on age related changes on oral health. Material and Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted on 250 volunteers on Biochemistry Department of Kabul University of Medical Sciences. Unstimulated saliva was calculated in milliliter per minute.pH was calculated using pH meter and buffer capacity was measured by hydrochloric acid titration. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 21. Mann Whitney U test was used for comparison of variables. Result: In this study among 250 volunteers there were 130 female, 120 male and 165 were between 18-30 years old, while 85 were between age 31-65 years old. Flow rate and buffer capacity decreased after age 30 years and female had lower flow rate and lower buffer capacity than males. There was no change in pH between females and males and two age groups. Weak positive correlation exists between flow rate and buffercapacity. Conclusion: It can be concluded that female’s salivary flow rate and buffer capacity is lower than men that is suggestive of more caries risk in females.
The Antibacterial and Antioxidant properties of Methanolic extracts of Selected Medicinal Plants in Jordanian Folk Medicine in Relation to their Phenolic content
Authors: Alfarrayeh Ibrahim
Published: July 2024

The aim of this study was to explore the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of methanolic extracts obtained from seven distinct medicinal plants, namely Phlomis brachyodon, Salvia dominica, Hypericum triquetrifolium, Origanum majorana, Foeniculum vulgare, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and Curcuma longa. To assess antibacterial activity, the study employed in vitro testing methods such as disc diffusion and serial dilution techniques. Simultaneously, antioxidant capacity was evaluated using the DPPH and FRAP methods, while the quantification of total phenolic compounds was performed utilizing the Folin-Ciocalteu method. The findings unveiled notable variations in the antibacterial and antioxidant properties, as well as phenolic content, among the tested plant extracts. Among the seven plants investigated, H. triquetrifolium demonstrated the most potent antibacterial effects against all tested bacterial strains, closely followed by S. dominica. Intriguingly, the methanolic extracts exhibited a higher susceptibility of Gram-positive bacteria in comparison to Gram-negative ones. Additionally, the exploration of antioxidant capacity and polyphenolic content revealed that H. triquetrifolium show cased the highest levels of antioxidant activity and contained the greatest quantity of phenolic compounds (422±20mg GA/g dry extract). Furthermore, a positive linear correlation was established between antioxidant activity and total phenolic content. In summary, the methanolic extracts sourced from H. triquetrifolium exhibit substantial potential as natural reservoirs for effective antibacterial and antioxidant agents.
Prophylactic Role of Amitriptyline after Major Lower Limb Fractures and in Orthopedic Surgeries in Preventing Post Operative Depression
Authors: Unnissa Zeenath , Ammaarah Ammaarah , Fatima Sana Syeeda , Ahmed Asna , Banu Ayesha , Mohiuddin Mohammed Jalal , Mohiuddin Siddique
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Fractures of the long bones of the lower limb, which commonly occur suddenly, are known to cause a temporary decline in quality of life due to physical limitations. This acute occurrence has economic repercussions and also makes patients dependent on others for fundamental day-to-day requirements, causing them to feel insecure and depressed. The suffering is relatively long lasting at least 3 months, the pain persists till then. This chronic pain can be depressing, may result in long term sequalae. One of the most damaging difficulties and major health concerns in the orthopaedics area is postoperative depression after serious lower limb fractures and orthopaedic surgery. Due to the limitations of clinical investigations of amitriptyline as an antidepressant in lowering post-operative depression in patients with lower limb fractures, our study provide an insight on potential role of amitriptyline as antidepressant. The goal of this study was to assess the prophylatic role of amitriptyline in avoiding post-operative depression in orthopaedic patients following significant lower limb fractures and in orthopaedic procedures. METHODS: This was a recent prospective observational study conducted over a 6-month period in the orthopaedics department of a Super Specialty hospital. The patient's information was gathered via the case sheets and a history interview. Continuous variables were represented using the mean, median, and standard error of the mean (SEM). Categorical variables were represented using frequencies and percentages. RESULTS: Based on the inclusion criteria, 60 people were chosen for this study. Age and gender did not significantly differ between the two study groups. There is a statistically significant difference between the research groups in the percentage of improvement of the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) pain score and the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) depression score. CONCLUSION: Our study revealed that individuals receiving amitriptyline immediately after surgery had shown better efficacy in reducing Pain and depression when compared to pre surgery. The Pain score before surgery was found to be higher when compared to after surgery. Depression score shows that 70% patients is normal after 6 weeks of surgery. Amitriptyline served as an excellent antidepressant’s inpatients of lower limb fractures with improvement in the pain and depression score post-surgery.
Evaluation of Nephroprotective effect of Ubiquinol on Ifosfamide Induced Nephrotoxicity in Albino Wistar Rats
Authors: Anuhya Vinayaka , Mohanbabu Vittalrao Amberkar , Kamalkishore Meena Kumari , Kumar Singh Brij Mohan , Soundarrajan Gangaparameswari
Published: July 2024

To determine nephroprotective activity of ubiquinol on ifosfamide induced renal damage by measuring the oxidative stress, biochemical parameters and histopathological examination. Thirty-six rats were divided into 6 groups, Group 1 rats were treated with 2ml of corn oil (vehicle) p.o., Group 2 and 3 received only ubiquinol of 10mg/kg/day and 50mg/kg/day respectively. Ubiquinol was prepared as oral suspensions with 2ml of corn oil. Group 4 received ifosfamide 80mg/kg/day, i.p. for 3 days. Groups 5 and 6 also received ubiquinol 10mg/kg/day and 50mg/kg/day respectively p.o. for 14 days. Then, we added ifosfamide to both the groups and dosed concomitantly along with ubiquinol from 8th -10th day. Ubiquinol proved to be an effective renoprotectant by decreasing the kidney to body weight ratio in ubiquinol treated IFO groups as compared to IFO group (p<0.05). Biochemical tests done on day 9 revealed that there was no significant difference in levels of Sr.Creatinine and total protein, but the levels of BUN were found to be significantly higher in IFO treated groups as compared to corn oil group (p<0.05). On day 15, it was seen that significant improvement in Sr.Creatinine, BUN and total protein levels of ubiquinol treated IFO groups as compared to IFO group (p<0.01). The levels of MDA and GSH were reversed in ubiquinol treated IFO groups as compared to IFO group (p<0.01). Histopathological examination supported that ubiquinol preserved the normal architecture of kidney in ubiquinol treated IFO groups. Ubiquinol proved to be an effective nephroprotective agent against ifosfamide induced nephrotoxicity.
Anthraquinones content and In vitro Antioxidant potencies of Rheum Palaestinum
Authors: Alshoufi Rahaf , Alkhatib Racha
Published: July 2024

Plants are an important resource of medical preparations. Recently, most studies have concerned medicinal plants to take benefit of their active ingredients as antioxidants. Rheum palaestinum Feinbr is one of Rheum genus grown in syria. This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant activity and the total content of phenols, flavonoids and anthraquinones of different extracts of Rheum Palaestinum roots and aerial parts. The total content of phenols was determined with Foln-Ciocalteau reagent, flavonoids content with aluminum chloride reagent and anthraquinones by UV-vis spectrophotometric method then the antioxidant activity was performed by in vitro using different antioxidant tests. The results showed that the ethanolic roots extract had the highest phenolic content (512.15mg GAE/g dry extract), the highest flavonoids content (48mg QE/g dry extract) and the highest anthraquinones content (14.74mg Rhein E/g dry extract) as well as it has the highest antioxidant activity in all tests. While the lowest phenolic content (322.85mg GAE/g dry extract), the lowest flavonoids content (21.08mg QE/g dry extract), the lowest anthraquinones content (2.04mg Rhein E/g dry extract) and the least antioxidant activity was in aqueous extract of aerial parts. Based on these results, it could be concluded that this plant is a rich source of phenolic compounds so it is interesting to be developed as an alternative herbal medicine.
Natural Essential Oils for Antiaging: A Review
Authors: Chinnappan Sasikala , Shao Yuan Wong , Yu Ming Liow , Zhen Jie Tan , Jia Le Tham , Panneerselvam Jithendra , Ranganathan Venkatalakshmi
Published: July 2024

Essential oils are extracted from plants and are volatile in nature. They are mostly colourless, hydrophobic, less viscous than oil, less dense than water, have a watery texture, and are highly aromatic. It is also useful in other fields, including boosting mood, improving sleep, reducing anxiety and pain, improving job performance through reduced stress and increased attentiveness, killing bacteria, reducing inflammation, reducing nausea, and relieving headaches. Essential oil can also act as an anti-aging agent, which is also the main focus of this review. Essential oil helps in anti-aging by targeting the appearance, where it helps to restore the elasticity of the skin by keeping our skin moist. We have reviewed a few essential oils that are effective as anti-aging, such as frankincense, lavender, rose, neroli, geranium, sandalwood, citrus, carrot seed, ylang-ylang, and rosemary.
A Review of A single herbal plant used for Antidiabetic activity in Siddha Materia medica
Authors: P Sugasini , V Mahalakshmi , NJ Muthukumar
Published: July 2024

Herbalplants were used for various diseases for thousands of years by traditional medical practitioners. This work mainly focuses on Siddha herbal plants used in the treatment of diabetes and they have demonstrated anti-diabetic properties, including as increased insulin sensitivity and hypoglycemic effects. One of the most prevalent non-communicable illnesses in the world is diabetes mellitus. A parallel terminology of Madhumegam in Siddha. Siddha literature mentioned the used of plants in the treatment of various ailments. There are few comprehensive investigations on the Siddha medicinal herbs that treat diabetes mellitus. The minimal number of human clinical studies using herbal plants to treat diabetes mellitus that have been reported is shown in this study.In the list of herbal plants are proven antidiabetic and pharmacological effect has compliedInthis review, it is proved that there are many herbs have potent anti-diabetic activity. Searches were conducted across a variety of databases, including Web of Science, Google Scholar, Medline, Scopus, and PubMed, for publications on herbal plants with anti-diabetic properties.
潛伏結核感染診斷與治療簡介
Authors: 李品慧 李品慧
Published: July 2024

結核病由結核分枝桿菌引起，透過空氣傳播，全球仍是重大公共衛生挑戰。根據WHO數據，2022年全球結核病例約有1,060萬，130萬人死亡。台灣2023年報告6630確診個案及457死亡案例。潛伏結核感染(latent tuberculosis infection, LTBI)指結核菌在體內休眠，不致病也不具傳染性，但可能轉為活動性結核病。診斷依賴皮膚測試或血液檢測，治療目的是防止未來發展為活動性病例。針對高風險族群進行LTBI治療是全球消除結核病目標的重要策略之一，如接觸者、HIV感染者、以及具發病高風險之潛在疾病者等。治療方式包括多種藥物處方，並需監測副作用。台灣政策已導入相關策略，以期達成2035年消除結核的目標。

 

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Transmitted through the air, TB remains one of the great challenges in global public health and infectious disease control. Latent TB infection (LTBI) refers to a state where TB bacteria survive in the body but remain dormant and inactive, not causing clinical symptoms such as cough, fever, weight loss, or night sweats; thus, LTBI is not contagious. However, untreated LTBI can later develop into active tuberculosis. The bacteria will begin to proliferate and cause disease-related symptoms. TB-related abnormalities may be detected through imaging checks such as X-rays even without obvious clinical symptoms. The World Health Organization estimates that about one-quarter of the global population has LTBI. Although most individuals with LTBI do not develop active TB in their lifetime, those with weakened immune systems, such as patients with HIV, diabetes, or on immunosuppressive drugs, and older adults with age-related immune decline, face a significantly increased risk of LTBI progressing to active TB. This article introduces the latest global and Taiwanese strategies and advancements in diagnosing and treating LTBI, aiming to enhance health-care workers’ understanding of LTBI treatment, thereby contributing to Taiwan’s goal of eliminating TB by 2035.

 
METALLURGICAL TRADITIONS IN BRONZE AND EARLY IRON AGE MEDITERRANEAN
Authors: Montanari Daria
Published: July 2024

The exchangeof different kind of metals, technology, skills and typesfrom one side of the Mediterranean to the otheris attested since the 3rdmillennium BC. Ideas, skills, and technologies moved together with rough materialsand smiths aboard of the merchant ships, according to the fashion and the trend of the time, creating at the mid of the Late Bronze Age the so-called metallurgical koinè. The orientation of the flow was mainly from East towards West, but it was not unidirectional
INNOVATION IN HYDRAULIC INSTALLATIONS: THE CASE OF UGARIT
Authors: Indino Lorenzo
Published: July 2024

The study focuses on identifying the diverseand numerous water systems in the ancient city of Ugarit during the second half of the 2ndmillennium BC (Late Bronze Age I-II/1600-1200 BC),in order toproduce a typological subdivision that highlights innovations in the hydraulic technology
INSTALACIONES HIDRÁULICAS EN EL TERCIO MEDITERRÁNEO DE LA PENÍNSULA IBÉRICA: INNOVACIONES Y PERVIVENCIAS EN LOS ÚLTIMOS DOS MILENIOS A.C.
Authors: Fumadó Ortega Iván
Published: July 2024

Collective hydraulic infrastructures of the Bronze Age will not have continuity during the 1stmillennium B.C. in the Mediterranean third of the Iberian Peninsula. It was not until the Hellenistic period that cisterns of Carthaginian, biabsidal type and mainly domestic character,would spread
The Unachieved Momentum of Liberation: The French Résistance
Authors: Salazar Philippe-Joseph
Published: July 2024

Taking the example of the French Résistance and by summoning up the twin rhetorical concepts of kinesis and energeia, this article establishes the long reach of a national liberation trajectory, of which the Résistance was a key moment in its attempt to free the country and to move ahead with the project and promise of an ideal republic.
Moving in the Manner of the Adverb
Authors: Constable Marianne
Published: July 2024

Learning to move slowly and attentively offers alternatives to how a fast-paced world induces us to act. The Feldenkrais Method’s® awareness-through-movement (ATM)® lessons encourage students to notice what they actually do and how, rather than cathecting on what they should accomplish and how well. Within the constraint of a lesson, one shifts focus from “movement” as noun to “moving” as verb. Students learn that options about how to move—slowly, quickly, lightly, jerkily, smoothly, delicately, precisely, roughly, loosely, energetically, lazily, and more—correspond to choices. Such freedom of choice entangles us in grand philosophical matters as well as in mundane grammatical rules. Insofar as freedom within constraints characterizes how we move and act, including how we write and speak, the seemingly adverbial choices we make reveal who we are: not only in what we do, but in the manner in which as subjects we relate to predicates.
Spatialization Through the Concept of Utopia Between Experimental and Fictional Space
Authors: Kavut İsmail Emre , Topal Sevim
Published: July 2024

The experimental and fictional design approach exists at the point where the boundaries of production technology blur, acting in search of a systematic and at the same time measurable architecture by destroying stereotyped and traditional expressions, while producing with the unlimited predictions it adopts. 'Utopia', which creates a definable space for itself between these two disciplines, aims to reach beyond its time by finding its existence within the triangle of subject-space-experience, and always aims forward. The relationship between fictional and experimental space, which hosts many alternatives and various actions, forms a strong structure with its conceptual and utopian infrastructure. In this context, the study will emphasize the importance and necessity of these two design approaches by examining how they have been shaped from past to present and how they shed light on architecture.
Regional Variables in Color Preferences for Space Design and an Evaluation on Their Priorities
Authors: Bozbek Çisem , Arpacıoğlu Ümit Turgay
Published: July 2024

Colors are one of the most important elements that guide us and affect our perceptions in every aspect of our lives. However, these effects vary from person to person and there are some parameters that cause this. The more accurately these parameters are taken into account, the more successful the effect desired to be created with colors on users will be. When it comes to space design, one of the crucial role affects to perception of color belongs to regional variables. While regional variables differ, the affect of a color on the user is changing a lot. In this study, the criteria under the heading of regional variables of the color selection criteria classification model created as a result of examining the studies on color selection criteria in the literature were examined. After this review, a group of interior architecture students and architects were given informational training on the effects of regional variables criteria on color selection and were asked to evaluate the priorities of the criteria among themselves. As a result of their evaluations, the priority rankings of regional variables are presented in this study to guide designers.
TEK HÜCRE-MİKROORGANİZMA BAZLI PROTEİN KAYNAKLARI
Authors: Haznedaroğlu Berat Zeki
Published: July 2024

Single Cell-Microorganism based Proteins (SCP) are obtained from microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, fungi and algae. These microorganisms are grown under controlled conditions and processed into end-products rich in proteins. The most common microorganisms used for SCP include Limnospira, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Fusarium venenatum, Candida, and Chlorella species. These species are selected for their characteristics, such as rapid-growth rate, high-protein content, and ability to thrive under harsh conditions. SCPs amino acids required for the sustainable nutrition of the rapidly growing world population. SCPs can be designed and optimized through various R&D activities to meet specific nutritional requirements. SCPs are more environmentally sustainable alternatives to traditional protein sources such as industrial meat and soy, and do not require significant land, fertilizer, water or feed. As grown in controlled environments, SCPs make a promising sustainable solution to meet the growing global protein. However, there are still challenges regarding common spread utilization of SCPs such as regulatory procedures for human consumption, consumers’ perspective and acceptance, increasing large-scale production efficiency and high R&D costs. In addition, the risk of pathogens and possible toxin contamination are among the issues that need to be considered in terms of safety. This study aims to inform the public and private sectors by blending the studies on SCP research conducted at Boğaziçi University Microalgae Biotechnologies R&D Unit with existing literature studies as well as SCP samples produced in Boğaziçi University microalgae biorefinery
ETİK VE MORAL DEĞERLER AÇISINDAN ALTERNATİF GIDA KAYNAKLARI-HELAL EKSENİNDE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME-
Authors: Şimşek Murat
Published: July 2024

Among the innovations that scientific and technological developments have brought into our lives are the search for alternative foods and proteins. Among these searches, cultured meat, insect protein and single cell proteins are the most important ones. These proteins are bio-technological products such as stem cells, tissue transplants and genetically modified organisms, which are produced in a highly controlled environment in the laboratory conditions to reduce the risk of foodborne pathogens. The search for alternative foods is based on the potential problems in the supply of natural foods consumed by the growing world population and the development of sustainable protein alternatives to replace them. Of course, today’s bio-technological developments will have social, economic, medical, and religious implications and problems. Since such studies are still very new, there are not enough evaluations in terms of religious, ethical, and moral values. The literature on the subject is just emerging. It is important to evaluate alternative food sources in terms of ethical and moral values. The evaluation of the issue in terms of Islamic religious principles is even more important for our country. The acceptance of alternative proteins produced with biotechnology and the determination of whether they are halal or not await research at this point. In this regard, the source of the protein, the production process, the environment, and nutrients used for their development, as well as their health status are among all the factors in determining their halal status. While there is a relatively broader framework for alternative proteins of plant origin, some alternative proteins with special conditions for eating such as cultured meat and insects can be considered risky issues in terms of Islamic criteria
Influence of organic fertilizers and Vermiwash spray on growth, yield and quality attributes of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)
Authors: Poudel Rama , Bhutia Karma Diki , Kumar Rajesh , Yadav Anil Kumar , Kharka Anamika
Published: July 2024

The present study was carried out to investigate the influence of organic fertilizers and vermiwash spray on growth, yield and quality attributes of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) at farmer’s field of Bharatpur-12, Radhakrishna Tol, Chitwan, Nepal. The experiment was formulated with soil application of FYM (10 and 20 t/ha), Vermicompost (5 and 10 t/ha) and Vermiwash (foliar spray after 30 DAS) and their combinations with three replications under randomized block design. Among all the treatments, T7 (Vermicompost 5 t/ ha + Vermiwash 4 spray at 1 week interval after 30 DAS) performed sound in growth, yield attributing traits and recorded highest values viz. plant height (126.46 cm), number of branches (3.07), number of leaves (21), number of nodes (18.67), intermodal length (7.96 cm), number of fruits/plant (17.55), fruit length (16.99cm), fruit girth (7.28 cm), average fruit weight (18.52 g), fruit yield /plant (317.75 g) and fruit yield/ha (116.95 q) whereas the number of days taken for 50% flowering and number of days taken for first fruit harvest were significantly reduced with values 42.22 days and 43.33 days respectively. However, crude protein content (%) and crude fiber content (%) were found statistically non-significant.
Effect of Inorganic Fertilizer with Poultry Manure, Foliar Spray Nano Zinc on Growth and Yield of Rice
Authors: G. Manikandan  , Kumar N. Senthil , P. Poonkodi  , M. Thiruppathi  , Sriramachandrasekharan M.V. , Kumar S. Arun
Published: July 2024

In order to evaluate the effects of inorganic and organic source with enhancing the growth and yield of rice. The field experiment was conducted in farmer’s field at Varagurpettai Village, Chidambaram (TK), Cuddalore (DT). The experiment with randomized block design with three replications using rice variety ASD-16 in the season’s Rabi 2023. The treatment details namely, T1 – Absolute control, T2 - Optimized RDF (113% NPK) + poultry manure @ 5 t ha-1, T3 -Optimized RDF (113% NPK) + poultry manure @ 5 t ha-1 + NPK Consortia 1 litre ha-1, T4 -Optimized RDF (113% NPK) + poultry manure @ 5 t ha-1 + Nanozinc 0.2 % (2FS), T5 - Optimized RDF (113% NPK) + poultry manure @ 5 t ha-1 + Soil Application ZnSO4 37.5 kg ha-1, T6 - Optimized RDF (113% NPK) + poultry manure @ 5 t ha-1 + Nanozinc 0.2 % (2FS) + Soil application ZnSO4 37.5 kg ha-1, T7 - Optimized RDF (113% NPK) + poultry manure @ 5 t ha-1+ NPK Consortia 1 litre ha-1 Nanozinc 0.2 % (2FS), T8 - Optimized RDF (113% NPK) + poultry manure @ 5 t ha-1 + NPK Consortia 1 litre ha-1 + Soil application ZnSo4 37.5 kg ha-1, T9 - Optimized RDF (113% NPK) + poultry manure @ 5 t ha-1 + NPK Consortia 1 litre ha-1 + Nanozinc 0.2 % (2FS)+ Soil application ZnSO4 37.5 kg ha-1. The initial pH and EC of the soil status was registered 8.0 and 1.9 d Sm-1. The initial status of available N (139 kg ha-1), P (8.9 kg ha-1) and K (178 kg ha-1) was recorded. The micronutrients such as DTPA-Zn, Fe, Cu and Mn content of the soil which recorded 0.69, 12.30, 0.49 and 9.21 mg kg-1. The results showed that growth, yield and yield attributes of rice was superiorly increased by the application of T9 - Optimized RDF (113% NPK) + poultry manure @ 5 t ha-1 + NPK Consortia 1 litre ha-1 + Nanozinc 0.2 % (2FS) + Soil application ZnSO4 37.5 kg ha1 . The lowest growth and yield was observed (T1 ) Treatment.
Introduction of Rock Phosphate Tailing and Single Super Phosphate Inoculated with PSB Enhance Phosphorus use Efficiency, Growth and Yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Authors: Choudhary Sarita , Meena Ram Hari , Meena S.C. , Pooniyan Seema , Yadav Santosh
Published: July 2024

Continuous rise in the price of phosphatic fertilizers is causing a burden on the farmers. This experiment was undertaken with the purpose of developing a strategy to utilize and solubilize rock phosphate tailing from Jhamarkotra mines Udaipur District, Rajasthan, India through different combinations with SSP inoculated with phosphate solubilizing bacteria and observed their effectiveness as P source against commercial single super phosphate (SSP) using wheat as the test crop. Control (without P application) and P application through RPT and SSP inoculation through PSB in different combination were also included for comparison. Results shows that application of 50% RDP through SSP and 50% RDP through RPT along with PSB significantly better performed than other treatments in terms of P use efficiency of soil and yield of wheat. This study could help to utilize Jhamarkotra rock phosphate tailing as a P source for wheat, with combination with SSP and seed inoculation with PSB and reduce the dependence on commercial fertilizers like SSP.
Climate Change Influences on Water Quality Index of Ropar Wetland (Ramsar Site), Punjab, India
Authors: Sheoran Rajat , Saxena Abhinav , Kaur Rajinder , Kaur Randeep , Sharma Arpit
Published: July 2024

Wetlands are invaluable ecosystems that play a crucial role in maintaining eco-hydrological sustainability. They serve as a multifaceted resource, supporting various activities, including industrialization, transportation, agriculture, aquatic fauna habitat, and domestic water supply, as well as serving as a medium for cleaning and waste disposal. However, the increasing influx of debris from corporate activities, residential drainage, and agricultural practices poses a significant threat to the quality of river water. This study focuses on the physico-chemical water parameters of the Ropar wetland, recognized as a Ramsar site, during the period from February 2021 to January 2022. Water samples were collected seasonally from four strategically chosen locations, representing the Pre-monsoon (March-May), Monsoon (June-August), Post monsoon (September-November), and Winter (December-February) seasons. The study assessed a range of water quality parameters, including Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Free Carbon Dioxide (FCO2 ), turbidity, alkalinity, hardness, calcium, chloride, pH, temperature, and conductivity, with triplicate measurements at each site. The findings of this research indicate that most water quality parameters, reached their maximum levels during the pre-monsoon season with exception of DO and FCO2 , while DO and FCO2 maximized during the winter season. These parameters have direct implications for biodiversity loss, imbalanced agricultural practices, and resource depletion. As such, the results underscore the necessity of implementing adaptive strategies to ensure the continued suitability of this water resource for residential purposes over an extended period.
Effectiveness of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Topically to The Formation Granulations of Grade I and II Pressure wound (Decubitus)
Authors: Onggang Fransiskus  Salesius , Batbual Bringiwatty , Romana Aben , Mau Amelianus
Published: July 2024

Decubitus ulcers or pressure sores are local tissue necrosis when soft tissue is compressed between the bony prominences and the external surface for a long period of time, due to pressure or due to frictional forces. Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is pure coconut oil produced from the processing of coconut meat without heating or through low-temperature heating, thus producing oil with a clear color and free from free radicals due to heating. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) topically to treat pressure sores (decubitus) grade I and II.  The research method used in quantitative research is quasi-experimental with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. Population study This is respondents who experienced wound press decubitus because of prolonged bed rest with condition decubitus wounds grade 1 and 2. Intervention study on group treatment with give virgin coconut oil with a temperature 37 degrees Celsius with method oil done light massage of the back (3 ml), sacrum (1 ml), heel (0.5 ml), buttocks (1.5 ml), ischium (1 ml), elbow (1 ml), malleolus (1 ml) and trochanter (1 ml) for approximately 5 minutes with frequency twice a day during seven days. The results study showing from treatments 1, II, III, IV, V , VI, and VII show results significant exists growth granulation grade II decubitus tissue. Wilcoxon Test showing There is an influence of CVO on growth network granulation on decubitus injury Grade 2. The conclusion is Virgin Coconut Oil is effective in the growth process grade II decubitus granulations. It is recommended that future studies explore the use of technologies, such as laser or ultrasound therapy, along with topical application of VCO to see if there is an improvement in the speed and quality of pressure sore healing.
Hubungan Kecemasan dengan Gangguan Tidur pada Anak Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) di Peduli ASD Research Center Tahun 2022
Authors: Purnama Olifia Agustin , Lestari Nur Eni , Anindya Isti , Rokhmiati Eka
Published: July 2024

Pendahuluan: Permasalahan yang muncul dari ketidaksiapan menghadapi menarche selain psikologis juga terdapat masalah fisik  yang  dapat  terjadi  seperti sakit kepala, sakit pinggang, mual-mual dan berisiko terjadi infeksi pada  saluran  kemih  (ISK).
Tujuan: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk melihat hubungan kecemasan anak dengan gangguan tidur pada anak ASD di 2022.
Metode: Menggunakan metode studi kolerasi dengan design cross- sectional. Sampel penelitian ini melibatkan 77 orang tua anak ASD pada Platform Peduli Autism Spectrum Disorder. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan yaitu Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) dan Anxiety Scale for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASC-ASD). Uji statistik bivariat penelitian menggunakan Spearman Corelation.
Hasil: Didapatkan hasil bahwa hubungan antara variabel Kecemasan dengan gangguan tidur anak Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) dengan nilai p-value 0.296 (p-value >0,05).
Kesimpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan antara variabel Kecemasan dengan gangguan tidur anak Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).