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The phytochemicals, antioxidant activities and nutritive qualities of some selected tomato pastes sold in Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria
Authors: Ukom A.N. , Obikwelu C.L. , Okparauka I.I. , Ogbu O.T.
Published: September 2023

Tomato paste contains antioxidant compounds which act against free radical actions in the body and prevents oxidative damage and  boost the physiological health of consumers. However, information on the phytochemicals, antioxidant activities and nutritive qualities of  tomato pastes sold in Umuahia Metropolis is scarce. This work was undertaken to fill this gap on five selected commercial tomato pastes  sold in Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria namely, Sonia (SON), Gento (GEN), Superdelicieux (SUP), Star (STA) and Clappa (CLA). The  physicochemical and antioxidant activity parameters were determined by standard methods. The results showed that lycopene (4.20 mg  100g‒1 ), vitamin C (12.76 mg 100g‒1 ) and vitamin A (1.43 mg 100g‒1 ) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in STA tomato paste.  β-carotene (3.02 mg 100g‒1 ) and vitamin E (11.14 mg 100g‒1 ) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in CLA tomato paste, while phenol was  significantly (p < 0.05) higher in SUP tomato paste. The chemical composition revealed that total solid ranged from 28.91 (STA) to 31.67%  (SON), reducing sugar ranged from 8.78 (SUP) to 16.16% (CLA), while titratable acidity ranged from 0.21 (SON) to 0.31% (GEN) and pH  ranged from 4.27 (CLA) to 4.47 (STA), respectively. Minerals concentration for Ca ranged from 1.79 (CLA) to 2.86 mg 100g‒1 (SON), Mg  from 8.57 (SON) to 13.61 mg 100g‒1 (STA), K from 7.81 (SON) to 30.44 mg 100g‒1 (STA), Na from 12.21 (STA) to 15.59 mg 100g‒1 (CLA)  and Fe from 0.82 (STA) to 1.89 mg 100g‒1 (SON). Stronger antioxidant activity was observed in SON paste for 1,1- diphenyl-2-picryl  (DPPH) (62.07%), 2,2-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) (41%) and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP)  (47.88%). The results revealed that concentration of nutritive quality was specific to individual tomato paste, but SON possessed stronger  antioxidant activity scavenging power than other tomato pastes. From the results of physicochemical and antioxidant activity of these  tomato pastes, they may be used to boost physiological performance against degenerative diseases.
Gender gap in land rights and access to agricultural production in Okigwe Agricultural Zone, Imo state, Nigeria
Authors: Chidiebere-Mark N. M. , Nwaebo C. P.
Published: September 2023

Land is a vital resource for agricultural productivity and economic growth. Inequalities in access and rights to land by male and female farmers could hamper agricultural productivity. The study assessed the gender gap in land rights and access to agricultural production in Okigwe Agricultural Zone of Imo state, Nigeria. The study identified the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers in the study area; determined the farmer's access to land; ascertained the land rights of the farmers; determined the socio-economic factors influencing access to land in the study area. It was hypothesized that there were no significant differences in the access to land by male and female farmers. Ninety-six (96) male and female farmers were sampled, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using frequency, percentages, Ordinary Least Square Regression and t-test. Results showed that the mean farm size of male and female farmers was 0.2842 hectares and 0.1842 hectares. All male farmers had the right to land, while a few female farmers had the right to land. The result showed that age, income and education significantly affect male and female farmers’ access to land and that there were significant gender gaps in access to land. The study recommended the provision of agricultural credits to enable farmers to acquire land for agricultural production.
Anthelmintic effects of aqueous extract Balanites aegyptiaca stem bark on strongyle larvae and the earthworm Pheretima posthuma
Authors: Biu AA , Abdulkadir M , Onyiche TE , Muhammad ZA , Musa J
Published: September 2023

The development of anthelmintic resistance and the high cost of conventional anthelmintics have led to the evaluation of medicinal plants as an alternative source of anthelmintics. In the current study, in vitro experiments were conducted to determine the possible anthelmintic effects of Balanites aegyptiaca stem bark aqueous extract on Strongyle larvae and the earthworm Pheretima posthuma. The in vitro studies revealed that the extract at graded concentrations of 300 mg/ml, 400 mg/ml, 500 mg/ml and 600 mg/ml exhibited larvicidal activity (p<0.05) against earthworms with 600 mg/ml having the highest activity causing paralysis and death. In a similar vein, a graded concentration response was observed against Strongyle larvae. The highest effective concentration on larvae was 250 mg/ml which had a larval mortality rate of 100% and a mortality index of one (1) comparable with that of albendazole. The IC50 and IC99 values for the time of paralysis were 442.7mg/ml and 767.80mg/ml respectively. The anthelmintic activity exhibited by the extract could be linked to the presence of phytochemicals present in the plant. These findings support the folkloric use of this plant in the control and management of gastrointestinal nematodes in humans and animals.
Relationship between traditional Chinese medicine constitution and pregnancy outcome in elderly primiparae
Authors: Qiu Junxin , Zhao Juan , Feng Ping , Zhou Huiqin , Li Hong
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To investigate the correlation between traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution and pregnancy outcomes in elderly primiparae.Methods: A cross-sectional case-control study was conducted on 113 elderly primiparae who were delivered in Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China from January 2019 to December 2019. The elderly primiparae was the study group. Using a random ratio of 1:3, 393 primiparous women of suitable age who were delivered in the hospital at the same period were selected as the control group. A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) questionnaire was used to collect clinical data, and differences between the two groups were compared.Results: The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus was significantly higher in the study group (elderl y primiparae) with phlegm dampness constitution and qi stagnation constitution than in control group (appropriate-age primiparae) (p < 0.05). The incidence of hypertension was significantly higher in the study group with yin deficiency constitution and special constitution than in control group (p < 0.05). The frequency of selective cesarean section in study group with a biased qi-deficiency constitution, yang-deficiency constitution, and yin-deficiency constitution were significantly higher than control group (p < 0.05).Conclusion: There is a correlation between pregnancy outcomes in old age and TCM constitution. Individualized diet and exercise programs may be formulated in early pregnancy (based on the type of physique) to improve pregnancy outcomes in elderly primiparae.
Assessment of the efficacy and safety of dupilumab combined with cyclosporine A in patients with atopic dermatitis
Authors: Liu Xiaotao , Wang Lifeng , Zheng Lingling
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To assess the efficacy and safety of dupilumab combined with cyclosporine A in patients with atopic dermatitis.Methods: This retrospective study enrolled 100 patients with atopic dermatitis who received treatment at Beijing Luhe Hospital between November 2020 and November 2022. The patients were randomly divided into two groups, namely, treatment group and comparison group, with 50 cases in each group. Comparison group received cyclosporine A, while the treatment group received dupilumab in addition to cyclosporine A. The various fficacy scores and adverse reactions between the two groups were recorded and compared.Results: After treatment, skin lesion area and severity, EASI score, NRS score, SCORAD score, POEM score and DLQI score in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the comparison group (p < 0.05).Conclusion: The combination of dupilumab and cyclosporine A significantly alleviates the symptoms of acne and pruritis, as well as reduce the area of skin lesions in patients with atopic dermatitis. This treatment also enhances the quality of life of the patients. However, further but larger clinical trials are required prior to adoption of this combination treatment in clinical practice.
Comparative effect of laser therapy and Fufang xueshuantong capsules in patients with diabetic retinopathy and ocular hemodynamic characteristics
Authors: Peng Xinming , Chen Peng , Liu Yiwen , Lv Yajing , Chen Guang , Wang Jing
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To investigate the therapeutic effect of combined administration of laser and Fufang xueshuantong capsules in patients with diabetic retinopathy, and its influence on ocular hemodynamics.Methods: A total of 193 patients with diabetic retinopathy in the Ophthalmology Department of Hebei University Affiliated Hospital from October 2020 to April 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups: study group (127 patients) and control group (66 patients). Control group received laser therapy in the fundus while the study group was administered 3 capsules (i.e., 1.5 g) of Fufang xueshuantong thrice daily for 7 days. Changes in the fundus and visual acuity, hemodynamic indices of the ophthalmic artery, and changes in macular edema diameter, and adverse reactions in both groups were recorded.Results: In the study group, after treatment, eyeground changes were especially effective (67.37 %), effective (30.51 %), or ineffective (2.12 %). Visual acuity improved (58.90 %), (unchanged at 38.56 %), or decreased (2.54 %). In the control group, laser treatment was especially effective (42.61 %), effective (44.35 %), or ineffective (13.04 %); however, visual acuity increased (36.52 %), unchanged (47.83 %), or decreased (15.65 %). The changes were significant (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in ophthalmic artery hemodynamics between the two groups before treatment (p > 0.05). After treatment, however, peak systolic velocity (Psv), end diastolic blood flow velocity (Edv), mean velocity (Vm), resistance index (RI), and pulsatile index (PI) in the study group were significantly different from those of the control group (p < 0.05); There was also no significant difference between the two groups before and 1 day after the operation (p > 0.05), neither was there a significant difference in adverse reactions between the two groups (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Fufang xueshuantong capsule is effective in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, and significantly improves ophthalmic artery hemodynamics. Further clinical trials, however, are required for the validation of the findings of this study.
Correlation of various lipid-lowering and hypoglycemic drugs with the risk of gastric cancer in elderly population
Authors: Zhang Zhiye , Xu Wenzhong , Fang Liang , Guo Shuangshuang
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To investigate the correlation between several lipid-lowering and hypoglycemic drugs and the risk of gastric cancer (GC) in elderly population.Methods: A total of 160 elderly patients with GC who attended The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2020 were enrolled in the study group. Furthermore, 320 healthy volunteers within the same period were assigned to the control group. Clinical data (such as history of statin, sulfonylurea and biguanide administration) were collected from the patient’s medical records. Multifactorial logistic regression was used to determine the association between these lipid-lowering and glucose-lowering drugs, and the risk of developing GC.Results: After adjusting for numerous confounding factors, multifactorial logistic regression showed that long-term use (>12 months of treatment) of statins and biguanides significantly reduced the risk of GC in elderly population (p = 0.006, p = 0.004, respectively), while long-term use of sulphonylureas increased the risk of GC in elderly population (p = 0.004).Conclusion: Statins, sulfonylureas and biguanides may be closely associated with the development of GC in elderly population. Therefore, a detailed understanding of the efficacy and mechanisms of action of these drugs may benefit the elderly in the prevention and control of GC.
Purchasing attitudes of consumers towards domestic and foreign products sold in community pharmacies: A case study of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Authors: Mohammed Elijah , Ezike Adaobi C , Ahmed Ibrahim B , Aizobu Mojisola A , Molade Osekafore , Aderinola Fisayo M
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To investigate consumer/client purchasing patterns regarding domestically produced and imported goods in community pharmacies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria.Methods: A cross-sectional survey of clients of community pharmacies in the FCT was used. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire containing both open-ended and closed-ended questions.Results: The results showed that 67.6 % of the respondents preferred to purchase foreign products stocked in a community pharmacy, 30.7 % domestic ones, while about 2 – 7 % were neutral. Most consumers preferred to purchase locally manufactured herbal products and beverages, although a majority preferred to buy foreign medicines, other medical products, cosmetics, and toiletries. In decreasing order of consideration, cost, availability, prescription, and experience with the product determined their preference for domestic products, while quality, prescription, and experience with the product dictated their choice of foreign products.Conclusion: Nigerian consumers prefer foreign drugs, cosmetics, and toiletries because they are aware of their superior quality. However, they prefer locally produced herbal products and beverages.
Effect of capecitabine and melatonin on HER2+ (SK-BR-3) and HER2- (MCF7) human breast cancer cell lines
Authors: Shayan Sepideh , Osgoei Laya Takbiri , Jouni Fatemeh Javani
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To determine the effect of melatonin in combination with capecitabine on the proliferation and induction of apoptosis in MCF-7 and SK-BR-3 breast cancer cell lines.Methods: The MTT assay (3- (4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl) -2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) was performed to investigate the effect of capecitabine and in combination with melatonin on cell lines and to determine the half-maximal concentration (IC50) and combination index. Expression of apoptotic markers, Bax, Bcl-2, and caspase-3 were measured by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) after treatment.Results: The IC50 of melatonin and capecitabine in MCF-7 and SK-BR-3 cell lines were 4.52 mM and 619.36 μg/mL, and 5.1 mM and 679.51 μg/mL, respectively. The combined use of melatonin and capecitabine significantly reduced IC50. Also, combination index (CI) values were < 1, indicating that the combination of capecitabine and melatonin has a synergistic effect. The results of gene expression also showed enhancement in the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio in melatonin-capecitabine combination compared with capecitabine alone in both cell lines.Conclusion: Melatonin-capecitabine-induced cell death is controlled by caspase-3 and Bax/Bcl-2-dependent apoptosis. The combination of melatonin and capecitabine has a synergistic effect on both HER2+ and HER2- cells.
Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation studies on the effect of baicalein on breast and ovarian cancers
Authors: Cao Xiaoci , Xin Guohong , Fang Baoshuan
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To carry out molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation analysis on the effect of baicalein and its derivatives on breast cancer and ovarian cancer.Methods: The potential ligand binding site of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) was predicted, and virtual screening was carried out on baicalein, a plant-based herbal compound, and its natural derivatives. Furthermore, molecular dynamics (MD) simulation was used to confirm the validity and stability of the docking protocol.Results: Molecular docking showed strong molecular interaction of baicalein and its derivatives with COX-2. The results of docking showed that baicalein, baicalein 6-O-glucoside, and baicalein monohydrate had total scores of -528.26, -505.65 and -496.83 kj/mol, respectively, relative to scores of -481.29 kj/mol for ibuprofen (NSAID), and -466.80 kj/mol for the anticancer agent, olaparib (p < 0.05). There were strong hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions at the active of the enzyme when compared to market-approved drugs such as COX-2 inhibitors (NSAIDs) and other anti-cancer drugs. Baicalein and its derivatives, as plant-based compounds, had lower probabilities of health effects such as heart attacks and strokes, than synthetic drugs.Conclusion: Baicalein and its derivatives have promising potential as effective anti-breast cancer and anti-ovarian cancer agents through inhibition of COX-2 but these findings require validation via in vivo studies
Exploring Quicksand. Translation Criticism and Literary Criticism in the Face of the Petrification of Contemporary World Literature
Authors: Szmidt Olga
Published: September 2023

In contemporary discussions on the condition and further perspectives of World Literature the moods of disappointment and disillusionment seem to dominate. Reservations concern World Literature in its complexity – its canon, potential multilingualism, existing hierarchies and often contradictory conceptualizations. The crisis of World Literature is not, however, the result of any given scandal, but rather of many years of progressive petrification resulting in actual monolingualism, formulaic narrative patterns, consolidation of the center-periphery hierarchy and abandonment of the real pluralism of interpretation. One of the areas that seems to meet the challenge of World Literature is undoubtedly translation criticism. Therefore, the aim of the article is to reflect on how contemporary theories and conceptualizations of World Literature as well as its farfetched utopia can benefit from translation criticism’s input. The article also argues that translation criticism may become a field that dynamizes contemporary World Literature and restores its reordering or even revolutionary potential.
Translation Criticism in Cyberspace – New Opportunities and Challenges (on Polish Translations of Mikhail Bulgakov’s The Master and Margarita)
Authors: Rozwadowska Kinga
Published: September 2023

The ongoing digitization of our literary heritage, together with growing competition between publishing houses has led to a situation where the retranslations of works considered canonical have changed their form of extending from diachronic, linear development in time to a synchronic “explosion” of parallel texts, whose task is to win over readers/consumers with their individual novelty, distinctiveness and “inventiveness.” In fact, such translations gain a new function – they become a marketing tool for publishing houses. In my opinion the newest retranslations of Mikhail Bulgakov’s The Master and Margarita is one of the most interesting examples of the process described above. In recent years, new Polish versions of this novel have been published at a dizzying pace (five new translations between 2015 and 2018) and in overwhelming numbers (five editions were published in four different translations in 2018 alone). These new translations of Bulgakov’s novel have evoked a lively response from readers. All sorts of analysis, comparisons and opinions have been published not only in scholarly journals, but also in daily newspapers, internet forums and in comments on online bookstores. On the internet, professional translation criticism coexists with the personal opinions of internet users (often based on non-literary factors) and with marketing content, advertisements, and blurbs deliberately made to look like reviews. In this article I would like to discuss the new roles of professional translation criticism under the circumstances described above, analyse its presence on the internet and try to define its new objectives. On the one hand, its voice should be loud and clear enough to be heard within the virtual chaos of texts, whilst on the other hand it should be persuasive and lucid enough to assist readers with their decision-making regarding a particular translation and to perceive the literary value of texts hidden behind attractive covers of new editions.
Powstanie i cechy palety barw Kangxi wucai 康熙五彩 oraz falangcai 珐琅彩 – spotkanie kultur a estetyka podwójnej obcości. Część I: Problematyka terminologii i badań nad porcelaną eksportową
Authors: Pudlis Agnieszka
Published: September 2023

This essay focusses on issues connected with research into the history of exported porcelain from the Far East. To this end, it discusses the literary context of the expressions “the family of roses” and “the family of greens,” and also the genesis, main features, and current terminology relating to the two most widespread techniques of glaze-painting decoration (Kangxi wucai 康熙五彩 and falangcai 珐琅彩).

The article discusses the most important techniques of decoration that preceded the development of the Kangxi wucai palette and the relations between technological development and the taste of the period. It also indicates the important items in Polish collections, especially in the National Museum in Gdańsk. From the holdings of this museum, the author selects a plate decorated with wild geese on Lake Taihu. An analysis of the plate – with regard to the technology of its production, aesthetics, and iconography – is the main element in the article. Polish items are presented in the context of important European collections: the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Musée Guimet, the National Museum in Oslo, and the Museo Correr in Venice.

The author formulates a new term in art theory: the aesthetics of double foreignness. It makes it possible to give a name to a phenomenon that develops in the process of reception and analysis of objects produced in one developed and isolated civilization, intended for and commissioned by a second civilization.
Porównanie myśli Arystotelesa i Konfucjusza w kontekście jurysprudencji cnót
Authors: Zaorski Adrian
Published: September 2023

This article aims to study the difference between the ethical projects of Aristotle and Confucius in the context of virtue jurisprudence. In the opening, I demonstrate the current state of virtue jurisprudence, acknowledging both its historical and theoretical foundations. Additionally, an increased interest in East Asian thought in the philosophy of law is underlined as forming the basis for this article. The next two sections consist of a reconstruction of the ethics of Aristotle and Confucius, with a special focus on concepts used in both projects. In the closing parts of this article, an attempt is made to compare both Aristotle’s and Confucius’s ethics in the context of virtue jurisprudence. Finally, the article tries to show how taking a Confucian approach can resolve the issue of the foundation of judicial virtues.
Chosen aspects of intangible and tangible legacies of Confucianism in North Korea
Authors: Levi Nicolas
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the paper is to discuss the intangible and tangible assets related to Confucianism in North Korea. The study aims to demonstrate that there is a dichotomy between the official discourse, the adherence of the North Korean leaders to Confucian values, and the policy toward Confucian and neo-Confucian assets existing in North Korea. The method which is used in this essay is based on an analysis of various historical sources relevant to the description and analysis of the functions of Confucian and neo-Confucian assets in North Korea. It is concluded that the concepts of filial piety and the role of women were culturally transformed. This essay is based to a large extent on North Korean documents. It also briefly mentions North Korean researchers who studied Confucianism and neo-Confucianism in the Korean Peninsula. The answer to the research problem will allow us to determine what the place is of Confucianism in the official discourse and in the cultural heritage of North Korea. The essay also provides elements explaining why Confucian and neo-Confucian tangible assets constitute cultural and economic tools of North Korean government policy.
Historyzm w myśli Ogyū Soraia
Authors: Skurski Marek
Published: September 2023

The article examines the thought of the Japanese Confucian philosopher Ogyū Sorai, asking whether any traces of historicism can be found in his ideas. Ogyū Sorai was a prominent early 17th-century thinker, whose considerable role in the development of Japan’s modern philosophical tradition is widely known, mostly because of how he criticized the dominant node of Neo-Confucianism that supported the Tokugawa political system. Contrary to the most common trends in analyzing Ogyū Sorai, the author focuses neither on the political or strictly philosophical aspect of his thinking, but rather on his views regarding the past and its role in shaping the future. While discussing the Japanese philosopher’s major works, such as Benmei, Bendō, and Sorai-sensei tōmonsho, the author comes to the conclusion that a historicist approach toward the flow of time can be clearly seen in Sorai’s thinking. His philosophy displays no ahistoricism nor cyclical understanding of time. This creates a strong case for further research on how Sorai’s thought facilitated the development of ideas on progress and modernization in the late Edo period of Japanese history.
Kilka uwag o kotach w (nie tylko) klasycznej literaturze japońskiej na kanwie książki Anny Zalewskiej O czarnym kocie cesarza i inne opowieści. Koty w dawnej literaturze japońskiej
Authors: Bednarczyk Adam
Published: September 2023

This article discusses Anna Zalewska’s book O czarnym kocie cesarza i inne opowieści. Koty w dawnej literaturze japońskiej [On the Emperor’s Black Cat and Other Tales: Cats in Old Japanese Literature] published in 2022 by the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Kraków. The book is probably the first publication outside of Japan that so extensively presents Japanese felinographic topics from the perspective of literary and cultural studies. This study is an anthologized monograph, which treats cats in Japan in a cross-sectional manner (historically, genologically, semantically) up to the beginning of the Meiji period. The article emphasizes that through the stories about cats included in the book, one can also learn much about the people and the times in which they lived. Many of the literary works selected show representations of the cat that we already know, but also those that we have not yet known. This certainly enriches the way we look at these animals that live so closely with humans. The critical overview of the sources undoubtedly confirms the author’s claim set out in the preface that cats appear to be relatively common in old Japanese literature.
„Roboty w togach” i rozprawy na WeChatcie? Analiza przyczyn i sposobów wykorzystania nowych technologii w chińskim sądownictwie oraz charakterystyka zagrożeń z tym związanych
Authors: Latek Katarzyna
Published: September 2023

This article, based on a literature review, provides an analysis of the causes and applications of new technologies in the Chinese judiciary, and attempts a legal and ethical assessment of the hazards faced by both the developers as well as parties involved and court personnel. This issue is considered significant due to the growing extent of the application of increasingly sophisticated technological tools and their potential to effectively respond to the challenges encountered by the Chinese judiciary. The considerations presented lead to the conclusion that innovations applied in courtrooms contribute to the acceleration and facilitation of proceedings, address staff shortages, and have the potential to redefine established solutions in law. However, they are by no means a perfect remedy, and there are a number of dangers associated with their deployment, such as loss of autonomy by judges, algorithmic errors, technology bias, or over-reliance on technology. There is, therefore, a necessity to undertake further research into the application of modern technologies in the Chinese judiciary and to assess their effectiveness through the prism of the emerging risks they entail.
Comparative Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Domestic Wastewater Treatment Processes by Modeling: Existing Estimation Methods vs Modeling
Authors: Ahn Seyoung , Kim Haerim
Published: September 2023

This study examined the existing methodologies and the applicability of process modeling concerning the estimation of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from wastewater treatment processes. The method of extimating N2O emissions from wastewater occurring during biological nitrification and denitrification processes can be divided into those before and after legal nitrogen effluent quality enhancement for domestic wastewater treatment plant. Initial IPCC guidelines such as IPCC 1996 GL, GPG 2000, and IPCC 2006 GL, provided methods for estimating N2O emissions throughout domestic wastewater, while the revised version, IPCC 2019 RF, proposed methods for estimating each N2O emission by distinguishing wastewater treatment and effluent after the advancement of wastewater treatment plants. The National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report (NIR) in Korea adopted the methodology of GPG 2000, and the Emissions Trading System (ETS) applies the estimation method of IPCC 2006 GL in the wastewater treatment plants. This study utilized process modeling to consider the process characteristics and operating conditions of wastewater treatment plants. IPCC, NIR, and ETS estimate N2O emissions based on nitrogen behavior activity data and emissions factors. On the other hand, process modeling estimates N2O emissions in each unit process of the wastewater treatment plant using a 4-step AOB nitrification/4-step denitrification model and a liquid/gas transfer model. The estimation results of N2O emissions from modeling method were compared with the estimation results of IPCC, NIR, and ETS to analyze the suitability of the estimation method. Through this, it was evaluated how appropriate process modeling is for estimating N2O emissions in domestic wastewater treatment plants.
Coping Strategies of Women in the Churches in Dealing With Gender Based Violence
Authors: Resane Dr. Kelebogile Thomas , Mudimeli Dr Lufuluvhi Maria
Published: September 2023

Gender- based violence (GBV) has reached a level where it is now considered as one of the pandemics in South Africa. This article is written in response to the call of papers from Unisa about Black Theology of Liberation and engages literature reviews. The article is methodologically interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary for constructive research findings and conclusions. It sets to investigate the coping strategies of women in the churches in dealing with gender-based violence (GBV) and the role of the church in addressing GBV. As women continue to fill the pews of the churches in South Africa, the question remains on how women are coping with this devastating pandemic of gender-based violence. What are the different strategies that are put in place in churches that assist (empower) women to cope and if they hold a future in dealing with gender-based violence? Strategic initiatives from both social and natural sciences will be engaged towards finding solutions to address this social menace that affect women negatively. The research will also identify the various interventions utilized by the church in addressing cases of GBV. Conclusion determined by research outcomes and strategic suggestions for women to address and cope with gender-based violence contribute towards the solutions of this pandemic.
The Divinity of Christ in the Gospel of John
Authors: Verster Pieter
Published: September 2023

It is generally accepted that the Gospel of John proclaims Jesus as Lord and God, One with the Father. There are, however, those who challenge this view. Recently, Nagel (2019) pointed out that Jesus is not regarded as Theos in the Gospel of John. He refutes the classical understanding of the texts that Jesus is One with God. He does not regard both the Logos of John 1:1-2 and the confession of Thomas in John 20:28 as references to Jesus. Theological views of Jesus in John are often understood as that he is One with God. To engage the most important texts in John, this article explores the views of theologians in the commentaries, especially Brown (1971a; 1971b), Schnackenburg (1968; 1980) and Von Wahlde (2010a; 2010b) From these commentaries and from engaging the texts, it is clear that Logos in John 1:1-2 refers to Jesus and that Thomas’ confession of Jesus as Lord and God is evidence of Jesus’ Divinity. This does not mean that Jesus is not also human, but that he should be acknowledged as human, as the Son of God, but also as God One with Father. Jesus’ reference to himself as “I am” has an implication for his Divinity, as it is related to YHWH who is called “I am” in the Old Testament. Jesus is the One who is sent from God, and those who see him also see the Father. All the evidence points to the Gospel of John as accepting Jesus as God, One with the Father and the Holy Spirit in a triune Godhead.
Multidisciplinar orthopedic treatment of facial asymmetry in a pediatric patient: case report
Authors: Villarroel Sara Yrma Piccinin , Lindenberg Juliana Marques , Nardelli Aline , Busato Mauro Carlos Agner , Nassar Carlos Augusto
Published: September 2023

Temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA) may be fibrous or bony (resulting from the fusion of articular surfaces, glenoid fossa, and mandibular condyle). A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to successfully rehabilitate patients with this condition since it can cause problems related to psychosocial, nutritional, facial, and occlusal factors. Depending on the patient’s age, orthotic intervention may be necessary in order to correct the malocclusion caused by TMJA. This article presents the case of a pediatric patient with idiopathic left TMJA who underwent multidisciplinary treatment at a reference center for craniofacial anomalies in western Parana. Balters Bionator orthopedic appliances were initially used, followed by rapid maxillary expansion using a Hyrax expander. This resulted in improved masticatory, esthetic, and speech functions, particularly mouth opening, as well as partial correction of mandibular asymmetry and the occlusal plane within the limits of the case. The use of functional and mechanical orthopedic appliances contributed to improved facial function and esthetics, and the multidisciplinary team’s care was essential to improving the patient’s quality of life during the rehabilitation process.
Fade Lighting Control Method for Visual Comfort and Energy Saving
Authors: Se-Hyun Lee  , Seung-Taek Oh  , Jae-Hyun Lim
Published: September 2023

This study proposes a fade lighting control method to ensure the visual comfort of indoor occupants through gradual illuminance control while saving energy. The illuminance sensor measures the indoor illuminance and calculates the required illuminance for achieving a reference illuminance of 500 Lux. The control illuminance for each lighting is derived based on the required illuminance, and it is confirmed to fall within the threshold range of 20%. The illuminance values and time intervals for fade lighting control are calculated, ensuring that the amount of illuminance adjustment is divided by the size of the threshold range or less. In the performance evaluation, the proposed method (experimental group) was compared with the influence-based control method (control group). The result shows that this fade lighting control method minimizes the visual discomfort of occupants caused by sudden changes in lighting, and the same energy-saving of 11-42% is achieved as the control group.
Strategi Perguruan Tinggi Islam dalam Meningkatkan Daya Saing (Studi Kasus di Universitas Islam Indragiri Tembilahan Riau)
Authors: Zahrah Humairatuz , Nurmadiah Nurmadiah , Maisah Maisah , Fadhilah Fadhilah
Published: September 2023

A university strategy that is competitive must have the role of being a center for fostering and producing human resources who have skills and professionals with nuances in science and technology and imtaq. The role of Higher Education in domestic science and technology must be able to support development, especially productive sectors which are conducted appropriately, effectively and efficiently. Science and technology development that is oriented towards market demand, highly competitive and far-sighted, will only be realized if it is supported by the creation of new developments and innovations through optimal and planned handling and utilization of science and technology. As for efforts to achieve excellence, it is necessary to reposition and re- actualize education by conducting various policies and educational transformations that are based on four aspects, first. Development of Higher Education's Tri Dharma. Second, HR Quality Improvement. Third, Development of Supporting Facilities and Infrastructure. Fourth. Quality Assurance System.
Methods of Islamic Education in Combating Drug Abuse for Women at the Hijrah Khadijah House Rehabilitation Center Bogor
Authors: Nisa Wafiatun , Rahman Imas Kania , Al Kattani Abdul Hayyie
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the method of Islamic education in the implementation of counseling guidance at the Hijrah Khadijah Rehabilitation Home. In its implementation, it involves parties in the Rehabilitation Institution, namely, coaches, psychologists, nurses, counselors, outreach officers, and female clients. To the title of the study, the type of research used is a case study with an empirical qualitative descriptive approach, which is focused on Islamic Education Methods in Combating Drug Abuse for Women Case Study at the Hijrah Khodijah House Rehabilitation Center, Bogor. Case study research is very appropriate to be used to examine in depth how the method of overcoming drug abuse for women with an Islamic education approach at the Hijrah Khadijah House Rehabilitation Center, Bogor. The results of this study indicate that the Islamic education method is very helpful in the recovery of drug abuse victims, namely by being made aware by touching their hearts with Islamic (religious) values.
Tantangan Madrasah Ibtidaiyah: Benteng Terakhir Melawan Sekularisme
Authors: Sulaksana Dwi
Published: September 2023

Madrasah Ibtidaiyah as the main pillar of Islamic education is the most basic these days in facing both internal and external challenges. In addition to the challenge of maintaining self-existence in order to be able to compete with other institutions, there is also the problem of the rise of secular values that are included in the national education curriculum. This needs to be answered so that Madrasah Ibtidaiyah remains upright as a stronghold of religion and the state from the invasion of ideas that endanger the lives of the people and the state. The battle of civilizations will indeed continue throughout the ages. The problem is the opinion of an Islamic leader, namely Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib, good that is not organized or well managed will be defeated by crimes that are committed massively and in a structured manner that are well managed. And this is happening today in our time. Will Madrasah Ibtidaiyah as the last bastion be able to survive the onslaught of the evil thoughts of secularism or will it collapse? This article will answer it.
Pendampingan Tata Kelola Arsip dalam Mendukung Good Governance
Authors: Prasetijowati Tri , Fitriawardhani Tira , Ekantoro Julyanto , Azis Muhammad Hilmy , Nurany Fierda , Kirana Annastya Putri , Melati Nur Fitri Ana
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this assistance is to train and provide guidance on archive management in supporting administrative services in three villages, namely Tulangan, Gununganyar, and Ketapanrame Villages. The method of assistance carried out is by providing guidance and training offline starting from preparation, coordination, implementation and evaluation. Mentoring activities are practiced directly by FORKMASA (Forum Masyarakat Sadar Arsip) Universitas Bhayangkara Surabaya. Assistance is carried out by identifying family archive system problems, then providing assistance and guidance on family archive management, assistance as well as monitoring and evaluation in family records management. The end result of the expected assistance is to provide great benefits for the village, such as assisting the village in managing family archives well, increasing public awareness about the importance of family archives and documentation. Factors that become obstacles in the process of managing records in the three villages are due to inadequate infrastructure, difficulties related to funds or capital, and the competence of human resources who have not been trained in their fields, so that they do not run optimally.
Peran Guru M. Jeddawi “Harimau Jantan Kota Jambi” dalam Menegakkan Syari’at Islam pada Pertengahan Abad ke XX
Authors: Muthalib A. , Putra Edi Susrianto Indra , Khairuddin Khairuddin
Published: September 2023

In the past, one of the teachers (Kyai) named M. Jeddawi in Jambi was nicknamed by the community as the "Tiger of the City of Jambi," in addition to this nickname there was also another nickname for him, namely "Lion of Jambi" because his behavior bears a resemblance to Umar bin Khath-thab, as it is known that Umar bin Khath-thab was nicknamed the “Lion of the Desert” because of his brave attitude, that is what the “Male Tiger of Jambi City” did. In this research method we use the basis of historical methods, the theory is qualitative theory; the aim is to find out why the community gave the nickname “Male Tiger of Jambi City” to Kiyai M. Jeddawi? If observed, a role like that of Kiyai M. Jeddawi is very much needed, because his attitude is very helpful to the community, because of that the people in the city feel very lost. Hopefully someone like this character will emerge. We must admit, living in this era is much more difficult than conditions in the past.
Pendidikan Islam pada Anak Usia Dini: Peran Orang Tua dalam Membentuk Identitas Keagamaan dalam Rumah Tangga
Authors: Hafid Abd.
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to analyze the role of parents in shaping early childhood religious identity in the household. This research is qualitative research with a case study type. Samples in this study were taken using purposive sampling techniques in three families. Data was collected through interview, observation, and documentation techniques, and analyzed through four stages, namely data reduction, data display, verification, and conclusions. Data validity tests are carried out using the triangulation method. The results showed that in forming religious identity in early childhood, parents play more of a role as motivators by providing religious education from an early age. In addition, parents also provide concrete examples of practicing religious values in daily life in the household, and parents provide high support and motivation to children to get religious education both formally and non-formally.
MORPHOLOGY AND TAXONOMY OF THE RARE SPECIES NUPELA SILVAHERCYNIA (LANGE-BERTALOT) LANGE-BERTALOT (BACILLARIOPHYTA)
Authors: Genkal S. , Komulaynen S.
Published: September 2023

This electron microscopy study was undertaken to investigate morphological features of the frustule of the diatom Nupella silvahercynia. Materials from Lake Pizanets (Republic of Karelia) and S.I. Genkal’s iconotheca of scanning electron microscopy images of valves collected from Karelian water bodies and watercourses were used. A comparative analysis of quantitative (valve length and width, number of striae and areolae in 10 µm) and qualitative (shape of valve, central and axial areas, arrangement of raphe and striae) features showed the similarity of this species with N. vitiosa, which made it possible to reduce N. silvahercynia to synonymy of the latter. The new data also allowed us to expand the diagnosis and range of N. vitiosa.
THE CURRENT STATE OF PLANKTON COMMUNITIES OF THE NIKOLSKY ESTUARY OF THE SEVERNAYA DVINA RIVER IN 2022
Authors: Medvedeva E. , Gorenko V. , Zmetnaya M.
Published: September 2023

The work is part of the environmental monitoring of the Nikolskaya estuary. Severnaya Dvina, carried out in 2022, with the aim of comprehensive research of aquatic biological resources and their environment. Information was obtained on the species diversity and structure of plankton communities of the studied object belonging to the drainage basin of the Severnaya Dvina River. The taxonomic composition of phytoplankton and zooplankton in the navigation period of 2022 is shown. Species diversity was assessed using the Shannon index, based on the relative abundance of species, the Menhinik, index, which determines species richness, the average abundance and biomass of phytoplankton of the Nikolsky Estuary were determined. The Pantle-Bukka saprobity index was calculated to assess the pollution of natural waters. According to observations, 53 algae taxa with a rank below the genus and 21 zooplankton organisms have been registered. It was found that the basis of algoflora was diatoms. Copepoda copepods formed the basis of the zooplankton community. New data on the state of phytoplankton and zooplankton communities can serve as an informational and methodological basis for the development of environmental monitoring programs for aquatic ecosystems in the region.
MOTION SICKNESS INCIDENCE (MSI) PREDICTION ON 80 M LNG SHIP CARRIER
Authors:   Department of Naval Architecture,Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Pattimura, Ambon 97233, Indonesia, Luhulima Richard Benny
Published: September 2023

The motion of ships is move up and down or shocking on the high seas caused by large and continuous waves can cause symptoms of illness in the form of dizziness, nausea and even vomiting which is often termed as seasickness (sea sickness or motion sickness). In this research, a study was conducted on the results of calculations and simulations of the vertical acceleration of the LNG ship's movement so that it could be seen the performance of the ship on crew comfort. Overall Motion Sickness Incidence (OMSI), is also presented as one of the outputs for this crew comfort level prediction, where in this OMSI calculation uses 3 different sea-states and also in each sea-state it is simulated with 3 types of periods (Tz) at service speed (Vs) 20 knots. ISO 2631 standard states seasickness is not experienced at speed 20 at 45, 135 or 180 degrees. After 8 hours, seasickness occurs when hit by 90 degrees. Moderate water conditions and rough water do not cause motion sickness at 0 and 45 degrees.