bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INFLUENCE OF PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PjBL) MAKING BIOPLASTIC PRESERVANTS ON THE CREATIVE THINKING ABILITY OF STUDENTS IN THE MATERIAL OF BIODIVERSITY
Authors: Rahayu Hanum Mukti
Published: June 2024

From the interview with the biology teacher at Taman Mulia Private High School, it can be seen that the students' creative thinking skills have not been fully trained and no special assessment has been carried out. Overcoming these problems can be done by using a learning model that can encourage students and improve the ability of creative thinking skills by providing systematic projects. The purpose of this study was to determine how much influence the project-based learning (PjBL) model of making bioplastic preserves has on students' creative thinking skills in biodiversity material. This research method is a quasi-experimental design using the Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The sampling technique used simple random sampling with class X IIS 1 as the experimental class using the PjBL learning model for making bioplastic preserves and class X IIS 2 as the control class using the discovery learning model. The results of the effect size of 1.16 are in the large category and it is concluded that there is an influence on the creative thinking skills of students.
THE REPRESENTATION OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL ENGLISH TEXTBOOKS MY NEXT WORDS: A CONTENT ANALYSIS
Authors: Martins Luvita Freitas , Mukarto F. X.
Published: June 2024

Each student has individual differences, including intelligence profiles, that teachers must consider. The recent curriculum, Kurikulum Merdeka, emphasizes the freedom for the teacher to plan the lesson based on students’ needs and abilities. Since teachers widely use textbooks as a source and guidance to conduct an appropriate teaching-learning process, it is essential to have textbooks that accommodate students’ multiple intelligences. This study aimed to determine the representation of Multiple Intelligences in primary school textbooks titled My Next Words. This study used content analysis as the research method. Eight units were chosen, with two randomly selected from each of the four textbooks. The data were gathered by administering a coding sheet and analyzed by calculating the frequency of occurrence. The results indicated that My Next Words textbooks accommodate all types of intelligences to a certain degree. The most frequently occurring types of intelligence are verbal/linguistic and visual/spatial intelligence. This study can serve as a source for teachers to recognize and address various intelligences, helping them to adapt their teaching material. Besides, it can inform textbook developers to enhance the content of textbooks to provide more diverse material that caters to different intelligences.
SOSIALISASI TEKNOLOGI PANGAN APLIKATIF UNTUK MEMINIMALISIR NUTRIENT LOSS PADA MAKANAN PADA PELAKU UMKM DI LINGKUNGAN PERSIT KARTIKA CHANDRA KIRANA RANTING 2 KOMPI SENAPAN A YONIF RIDER 600 MODANG
Authors: Meray Nishia Waya
Published: June 2024

Sektor UMKM merupakan unit usaha dengan populasi terbesar di Indonesia, dimana sektor yang paling banyak dipilih adalah kuliner. Ketahanan nilai gizi produk pangan UMKM, menjadi salah satu poin penting yang dapat menentukan keunggulan setiap produk yang dipasarkan. Masih banyak pelaku UMKM, yang mengolah produk pangan mereka tanpa memperhitungkan kandungan gizi yang kemungkinan hilang karena cara pengolahan yang salah. Berdasarkan hal tersebut maka, diadakan kegiatan penyuluhan untuk mengedukasi pelaku UMKM akan pentingnya pengetahuan tentang teknologi pangan aplikatif, yang bisa diterapkan untuk meminimalisir nutrient loss pada produk pangan yang dipasarkan. Kegiatan PKM ini dilakukan di lingkungan PERSIT Kartika Chandra Kirana Ranting 2 Kompi Senapan A Yonif Rider 600 Modang, dengan menggunakan metode ceramah dan diskusi. Melalui metode tersebut, tujuan utama dari kegiatan ini terpenuhi yaitu menghasilkan pelaku UMKM bidang kuliner yang sadar dan akan mempertahankan kandungan nutrisi dari produk pangan yang dipasarkan.
Sosialisasi Pemanfaatan Herbal Sebagai Feed Additive Dalam Rangka Meningkatkan Produktivitas dan Kesehatan Ternak Unggas
Authors: Mayasari Novi , Rusmana Denny , Ramadhan Rahmad Fani , Syifa Diyn Aldida , Maulana Roni Yusuf , Ismiraj Muhammad Rifqi
Published: June 2024

Penggunaan antibiotik pada ternak yang tidak sesuai sebagai pemacu pertumbuhan, pengobatan dan pencegahan penyakit dengan dosis berlebihan serta tidak memperhatikan masa henti obat (withdrawal time), dapat menimbulkan residu antibiotik pada otot daging dan produk hasil olahannya. Residu antibiotik dalam makanan memberikan dampak negatif bagi kesehatan masyarakat. Pemberian feed additive dari tanaman herbal penting dilakukan karena lebih aman, murah, dan mudah didapatkan. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) secara integratif dengan kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata dilaksanakan pada hari Sabtu, 7 Agustus 2021 mengangkat topik yang berjudul “Pemanfaatan Herbal sebagai Feed Additive dalam Rangka Meningkatkan Produktivitas dan Kesehatan Ternak Unggas”. Tujuan kegiatan PPM ini adalah untuk meningkatkan wawasan, pengetahuan, dan pemahaman masyarakat dengan memberikan informasi dan materi mengenai pemanfaatan Herbal pada Unggas. Tahapan kegiatan yang dilakukan mulai dari tahapan persiapan, pelaksanaan dan tindak lanjut. Pelaksanaan penyuluhan dilaksanakan melalui platform Zoom Meeting dengan peserta  yang terdiri dari peternak, mahasiswa dan masyarakat umum. Berdasarkan hasil diskusi telah terjadi peningkatan wawasan peserta memgenai jenis-jenis herbal, kandungan aktif herbal dan bagaimana implementasi pemberian feed additive herbal yang aman dan halal pada ternak unggas serta dapat bersaing di bidang industri pangan asal hewan. Tindak lanjut dari kegiatan ini adalah pendampingan dari tim pengabdian kepada beberapa peternak unggas.
PEMANFAATAN SUMBER DAYA HAYATI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL JAGUNG DI DESA CILELES KECAMATAN JATINANGOR
Authors: Fitriatin Betty Natalie
Published: June 2024

Upaya pemahaman kepada petani tentang pemanfaatan sumber daya hayati untuk dijadikan pupuk organik cair perlu ditingkatkan melalui sosialisasi dan praktek pembuatan pupuk organic cair dan mikrooganisme lokal untuk mengurangi kebutuhan pupuk kimia serta menerapkan pertanian berkelanjutan. Aplikasi pupuk organik cair  yang dibuat dengan bahan limbah  pertanian dan limbah sayuran  di lahan petani secara langsung merupakan contoh untuk penerapan sistem pertanian berkelanjutan (ramah lingkungan). Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilaksanakan di Kawasan Kecamatan Jatinnagor  ini memberikan  informasi dan keterampilan kepada masyarakat melalui penyuluhan dalam bentuk ceramah, praktek lapangan (demplot), dan diskusi pada temu lapang tentang upaya pemanfaatan sumber daya hayati untuk meningkatkan produksi tanaman dan mengurangi kebutuhan pupuk anorganik. Metode kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berupa penyuluhan, praktek pembuatan pupuk organic cair atau mikroorganisme lokal dan demonstrasi plot. Pupuk organik cair hasil pembuatan oleh masyarakat yang digunakan dalam demontrasi plot terdiri dari dua formula yaitu formula A dengan bahan dasar limbah buah-buahan dan daun-daunan dengan tambahan air cucian beras sebagai pelarut dan sumber energy. Sedangkan formula B yaitu bahan dasar dari sayuran.  Hasil demonstrasi plot menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi pupuk organic cair dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan tanaman serta mengurangi dosis pupuk NPK.
La actividad sexual reciente de las mujeres en México entre 1987 y 2018. Un análisis a partir de encuestas demográficas
Authors: Gayet Cecilia , Szasz Ivonne
Published: June 2024

El objetivo del presente artículo es analizar la actividad sexual reciente (en el mes previo a la entrevista) reportada por las mujeres adultas mexicanas y sus variaciones de acuerdo con la edad, la escolaridad, el tamaño de la localidad de residencia, la situación de unión, la intención de tener un hijo y si tiene hijos pequeños, comparando dos encuestas en el tiempo (Enfes 1987 y Enadid 2018). Con las mujeres unidas en 2018, se estudia la relación entre la actividad sexual y la antigüedad de la unión, el tipo de unión (matrimonio y unión libre) y el orden de la unión. Como resultados destacan mayor reporte de relaciones sexuales en 2018 que en 1987, en especial entre las mujeres solteras y las de mayor edad. A mayor escolaridad declaran en mayor proporción haber tenido relaciones sexuales. La intención de tener un hijo aumenta la posibilidad de tener relaciones sexuales, y estar embarazada o tener hijos pequeños, la disminuye. La edad y la duración de la unión disminuyeron la actividad sexual reciente sólo en las mujeres mayores de 45 años.
Identification of Acinetobacter baumannii Isolated from Different Infections and Study the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in Patients of Baquba City
Authors: Adnan Saba
Published: June 2024

Acinetobacter baumannii one of the important multidrug-resistant (MDR) opportunistic nosocomial pathogens, in part due to its high capacity of acquiring resistance to diverse antibiotic groups. Twenty five Clinical sample samples were gathered from various sources from Baquba Teaching Hospital, from the period june2022 to October 2022 after consulting with the expert doctor, from both in- and out-patients, and the samples were sent to the lab. Each sample's data was entered onto a unique form, and they included: 10 (sputum samples from respiratory tract infections; 5 burn samples; 4 wound samples; 6 samples for urinary tract infections. After being cultured on MacConkey agar and Blood agar, the isolates were identified. Oxidase and Catalase biochemical tests were performed on the samples, and Vitik2 was employed to make the final diagnosis. Twelve isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii were found after culture and identification; of these, five were found in sputum, two in burns, two in urinary tract infections, and three in wounds. Results of 10 different antibiotics' sensitivity tests on A. baumannii isolates from various clinical sources at the Baquba Teaching Hospital showed that the bacterium showed varying degrees of resistance to the medications.. 100% of the samples displayed resistance to Cefoxitin, Oxacillin, Ceftazidim, Cefepime, and Tetracyclin, while 75% displayed excellent susceptibility to Imipenem, The resistance patterns of isolates were also determined isolates showed to quinolone antibiotic such as Levofloxacin 6/12( 50%), Norfloxacin 7/12 (58.33%) , Ofloxacin 6/12( 50%) ,Ciprofloxacin 3 /12(25%).
The complex system of climate change security and the ripple effect of water–food–socioeconomic nexus
Authors: Al-Muqdadi Sameh W.H. , Abdalwahab Nawrast S. , Almallah Inass A.R. , Hussein Saleem F. , Yassin Amel , Salim Safwa O.M. , Alfarraji Mohammed J. , Mishbak Hussein H.M. , Altuma Layth R.S. , Ab-dulrahman Basima
Published: June 2024

The effects of climate change are recognized globally. This study hypothesizes that climate change impacts are a complex system that creates a ripple effect on water security, food security, and economic security. Ultimately, those domains simultaneously exacerbate climate change effects and produce national security concerns. The study’s framework uses a transdisciplinary team’s quantitative and qualitative approach to evaluate the challenges and possible solutions to climate change security on the Water–Food–Socioeconomic Nexus. Iraq has been taken as a case study highlighting the deficits in management and governance. The dynamic of the ripple effect shows the interventions for each sector’s water-food-socioeconomic and security that collectively impact upon each other over time. The radical shift in the political infrastructure after 2003 from a centralized to a decentralized one without proper preparation is one of the root causes of the governance and management anarchy. About 228 state and non-state actors are involved in decision-making, leaving it fragile and unsustainable. Only 1% of the national budget is allocated to both the Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture, which leaves no capacity to mitigate the risk of climate change impact.
Influence of the Rate of Cooling/Solidification on the Location of Characteristic Points on the AT and ADT Curves of Cast Iron
Authors: Zych J.S.
Published: June 2024

The paper presents the results of the analysis of cooling curves of cast iron with approximately eutectic composition rasterized at different rates of cooling and ingot crystallization. The test samples were in the form of rods with a diameter of 30,0.mm and a coagulation modulus M = 0.75 cm. They were cast in a sand mould made of furan mass placed on a chill in the form of a cast-iron plate, with which one of the front surfaces of the rod casting was in contact. In this way, a differentiated cooling rate along the rod was achieved. At selected distances from the chiller (5, 15, 25, 25 and 45 mm) thermocouple moulds were placed in the cavity to record the cooling curves used in thermal (AT) and derivation (ATD) analysis. The solidification time of the ingot in the part farthest from the chiller was about 200s, which corresponds to the solidification time in the test cup AT. An analysis of the recorded cooling curves was performed in order to determine the values of characteristic points on the AT curve (Tsol. Tliq, ΔTrecal., τclot, etc.). Relationships between cooling time and rate and characteristic points on AT and ATD curves were developed. For example, Tsol min changes in the range of 1115 - 1145 for the range of cast iron solidification times in the selected ingot zone from ~ 70 to ~ 200 s, which corresponds to the process speed from 0.0047 to 0.014 [1/s]. The work also includes an analysis of other characteristic points on the AT and ATD curves as functions of the solidification rate of cast iron of the same composition.
A Hybrid Equilibrium Optimizer Based on Moth Flame Optimization Algorithm to Solve Global Optimization Problems
Authors: Wang Zongshan , Ala Ali , Liu Zekui , Cui Wei , Ding Hongwei , Jin Gushen , Lu Xu
Published: June 2024

Equilibrium optimizer (EO) is a novel metaheuristic algorithm that exhibits superior performance in solving global optimization problems, but it may encounter drawbacks such as imbalance between exploration and exploitation capabilities, and tendency to fall into local optimization in tricky multimodal problems. In order to address these problems, this study proposes a novel ensemble algorithm called hybrid moth equilibrium optimizer (HMEO), leveraging both the moth flame optimization (MFO) and EO. The proposed approach first integrates the exploitation potential of EO and then introduces the exploration capability of MFO to help enhance global search, local fine-tuning, and an appropriate balance during the search process. To verify the performance of the proposed hybrid algorithm, the suggested HMEO is applied on 29 test functions of the CEC 2017 benchmark test suite. The test results of the developed method are compared with several well-known metaheuristics, including the basic EO, the basic MFO, and some popular EO and MFO variants. Friedman rank test is employed to measure the performance of the newly proposed algorithm statistically. Moreover, the introduced method has been applied to address the mobile robot path planning (MRPP) problem to investigate its problem-solving ability of real-world problems. The experimental results show that the reported HMEO algorithm is superior to the comparative approaches.
Christian Elements and Their Folk Adaptations in the Funeral and Memorial Rites of the Ludian Karelians
Authors: Minvaleev Sergei Andreevich
Published: June 2024

The article* focuses on an analysis of the funeral and memorial rituals of the Ludian Karelians in the context of folk religion. For many years, rites of Orthodox origin were either viewed unilaterally or ignored altogether in ethnographic literature, with the reconstruction of ‘pagan’ elements being highlighted, which in turn gave rise to the theory of dual faith. According to the results of my research, the funeral and memorial traditions of the Ludians (from the late 19th to the late 20th century) are based on an Orthodox funeral system in which many aspects derived from a Christian basis found new interpretation. For example, the requirement to light candles was explained as lighting the way to the afterlife, the importance of making confession was so that the dying person’s sins would not attach to the living, and funeral services were to help the soul of the deceased ‘settle’, etc. The principal exponents of the funeral rituals, who ensured the successful transition of the soul to the next world, were representatives of the people: women who washed the body of the deceased, and lamenters, but the church priesthood nonetheless played a significant role in conducting the rituals. The priest’s participation is apparent at all stages of the funeral ritual, from confession to commemoration. Following the abolition of the institution of the church during the Soviet period, the functions of the priest were assumed by elderly women who knew the prayers and church burial traditions.
The Elusive Concept of ‘Tradition Science’ in the Nordic Institute of Folklore Under Lauri Honko’s Directorship
Authors: Anttonen Pertti J.
Published: June 2024

The Nordic Institute of Folklore, internationally well known by its abbreviation NIF, left a lasting imprint on the history of Nordic and international folkloristics despite its relatively short operation period of less than four decades. The present article, first in a series of forthcoming articles on NIF, examines Lauri Honko’s directorship in the 1970s and 1980s and focuses on the changing of the institute’s field of operation from folkloristics to ‘tradition science’. The term ‘tradition science’ (traditionsvetenskap in Swedish, perinnetiede in Finnish) was never clearly defined in NIF, but was used – and it has continued to be used in folkloristics and ethnology in Finland – in three meanings: an approximate synonym for folkloristics, a joint term for folkloristics and ethnology, and (in plural) an umbrella term for an unspecified number of fields in the study of history, vernacular religion, and culture. The possible earlier history of the term is beyond the scope of this research, but there are indications that the term came into use in both Finnish-language and Swedish-language folklore research in the early 1970s, while the similar term ‘tradition research’ (traditionsforskning in Swedish, perinteentutkimus in Finnish) has a longer history. The term ‘tradition science’ was adopted into NIF’s statutes around the same time as the Nordic Council of Ministers – through which the inter-governmental funding of NIF was administered – initiated the expansion of NIF’s profile to cover folk culture “in its entirety”, suggesting specifically the extension of NIF’s field of operation to include ethnology. Whether NIF implemented this expansion or not, and to what extent, is a matter of debate, and the topic of this article.
Enhancing design–bid–build project delivery: A comprehensive review and framework for contractor selection and project optimisation in the construction industry
Authors: Almuhannadi Mohammed Ali , Ghareeb Ahmed Salem
Published: June 2024

The construction industry is one of the fastest growing and most profitable in the world. The industry is vital, especially in Qatar where infrastructure is growing. In the construction industry in Qatar, design–bid–build (DBB) is the most common project delivery technique; nonetheless, it has several drawbacks. Through a thorough assessment of the literature, this study attempts to investigate the DBB project delivery technique in the construction sector. A total of 10 studies met the inclusion criteria. The findings demonstrated that in comparison to DB, CM, CMAR and PPP project delivery methods, the DBB project delivery technique has some advantages and disadvantages. Project delivery techniques are crucial to the construction sector, which is essential to the growth of the national economy. The present study examines the design–bid–build (DBB) methodology, which is a traditional paradigm that presents ongoing difficulties in terms of contractor selection and project delivery effectiveness. A thorough examination of the existing studies was carried out using PRISMA guidelines. The study found that there was a substantial knowledge gap, as previous studies have mostly highlighted problems without providing a systematic foundation for remedies. The correct framework should be chosen based on factors including cost, time and location. In Qatar, low-bid projects that have well-defined objectives and well-defined contractor pre-qualification might benefit greatly from the application of the DBB project delivery approach. A few of shortcomings of the research are the researcher’s prejudice, the incompleteness of the material gathered and the analysis of the findings. To replicate better findings, a comparable study can be undertaken in similar geographic places in the future. Robust pre-qualification procedures for contractors, improved designer–contractor communication, incorporation of cutting-edge project management systems and efficient risk management techniques were among the useful suggestions that surfaced. The study emphasises how crucial it is to maximise the DBB approach in the building sector. Subsequent research should corroborate these suggestions, investigate the incorporation of technology, evaluate the extended-term efficacy of undertakings and promote interdisciplinary cooperation. Through this activity, the construction industry may contribute to the sustainable growth and development of the industry by improving project results and the overall efficiency of the DBB model.
Quantitative SSTR-PET/CT: a potential tool for predicting everolimus response in neuroendoctine tumour patients
Authors: Karim Homeira , Winkelmann Michael , Grawe Freba , Völter Friederike , Auernhammer Christoph , Rübenthaler Johannes , Ricke Jens , Ingenerf Maria , Schmid-Tannwald Christine
Published: June 2024

Background

This study aimed to assess 68Ga-DOTA-TATE (-TOC) PET/CT quantitative parameters in monitoring and predicting everolimus response in neuroendocrine tumor (NET) patients with hepatic metastases (NELM).

Patients and methods

This retrospective analysis included 29 patients with 62 target lesions undergoing everolimus treatment and pre-therapy, and follow-up 68Ga-DOTA-TATE (-TOC) PET/CT scans. Response evaluation utilized progression-free survival (PFS) categorized as responders (R; PFS > 6 months) and non-responders (NR; PFS ≤ 6 months). Lesion size and density, along with maximum and median standardize uptake value (SUV) in target lesions, liver, and spleen were assessed. Tumor-to-spleen (T/S) and tumor-to-liver (T/L) ratios were calculated, including the tumor-to-spleen (T/S) ratio and tumor-to-liver (T/L) ratio (using SUVmax/SUVmax, SUVmax/SUVmean, and SUVmean/SUVmean).

Results

PET/CT scans were acquired 19 days (interquartile range [IQR] 69 days) pre-treatment and 127 days (IQR 74 days) post-starting everolimus. The overall median PFS was 264 days (95% CI: 134–394 days). R exhibited significant decreases in Tmax/Lmax and Tmean/Lmax ratios compared to NR (p = 0.01). In univariate Cox regression, Tmean/Lmax ratio was the sole prognostic parameter associated with PFS (HR 0.5, 95% CI 0.28–0.92, p = 0.03). Percentage changes in T/L and T/S ratios were significant predictors of PFS, with the highest area under curve (AUC) for the percentage change of Tmean/Lmax (AUC = 0.73). An optimal threshold of < 2.5% identified patients with longer PFS (p = 0.003). No other imaging or clinical parameters were predictive of PFS.

Conclusions

This study highlights the potential of quantitative SSTR-PET/CT in predicting and monitoring everolimus response in NET patients. Liver metastasis-to-liver parenchyma ratios outperformed size-based criteria, and Tmean/Lmax ratio may serve as a prognostic marker for PFS, warranting larger cohort investigation.
A Quasi-Experimental Clinical Trial of the Detached Mindfulness Group Therapy for Married Women with Major Depressive Disorder
Authors: Qamar Tania , Ibrahim Nabisah
Published: June 2024

Background: In an effort to make psychotherapy more widely available, group therapy sessions have recently emerged as a type of treatment. Although there is a lack of evidence about the effectiveness of psychotherapy groups in treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults, literature shows that married women with a diagnosis of MDD could benefit from these treatments.
 
 Objective: This research aims to shed light on a quasi-experimental trial of the Detached Mindfulness Group Therapy (DMGT) for married women with a diagnosis of MDD.
 
Methods: This study examined the effect of a twelve-week intervention in a quasi-experimental trial by using a pre- and post-intervention design.
 
Results. Based on the results, the DMGT treatment is an effective strategy for treating major depressive disorder. It was found to have a large significant pre-post effect sizes on self-reported depressive symptoms, level of depression, and knowledge development. The level of satisfaction with the intervention was quite high.
 
Conclusions: The strong evidence on treatment protocol acceptability, effect magnitude, outcome variance, and group members variables strongly support a future study to test the effectiveness of the DMGT among married women. Quasi-experimental trials should be used in future studies to determine the effectiveness of this DMGT treatment.
Genome-wide Identification of PMEI Genes in Wild Olives (Olea europaea sylvestris L.) by Bioinformatic Analysis
Authors: Can Tevfik Hasan , Kuşaksız Tamer , Berberoğlu Emine , Yeğenoğlu Emine Dilşat
Published: June 2024

In the present study, 47 PMEI type 1 genes and 57 PMEI type 2 genes were identified with bioinformatic analysis. The PMEI genes were localized separately on chromosomes 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 22, but mainly at the level of the scaffold. The biological functions of the PMEI type 1 genes were found to be in the areas of biological regulation, metabolism and cellular functions. Their cellular localization appears to be associated with cell parts. For the PMEI type 2 genes, the biological functions were determined as biological regulation, metabolic and cellular functions. A total of 393 Arabidopsis miRNAs targeting 47 olive PMEI type 1 genes were identified. Two specific miRNAs targeting the OePMEI1-07 gene were found (ath-miR8168 and ath-miR774b-5p). For the PMEI type 2 genes, 269 Arabidopsis miRNAs were found, including 14 specific miRNAs targeting OPMEI2-02, OPMEI2-03, OPMEI2-27, OPMEI2-28, OPMEI2-29, OPMEI2-30, OPMEI2-40 and OPMEI2-54. These results suggest that PMEI genes in olives may not only play a role in cell development, germ cell formation and plant growth, but also play an important role in abiotic and biotic stress conditions in the olive.
Efficacy of Ethephon Doses on Vegetative and Reproductive Attributes of Watermelon [(Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai]
Authors: Pangeni Ashish , Kathayat Sandip , Karki Dholi Pankaj , Khanal Sujan , Parajuli Garima , Bimarsa Bharat
Published: June 2024

Watermelon is a widely cultivated cucurbitaceous crop with economic and dietary significance. The plant's ability to reproduce effectively relies on the harmonious growth and maturation of both its male and female flowers. At the farm level, determining the exact amount of ethylene required to regulate the development and sexual expression of individual floral buds remains uncertain, despite the known influence of exogenously applied ethylene on these processes. The goal of the research was to explore how the ethephon doses influence vegetative characteristics, sex expression, and watermelon yield. The experiment, employing a one-factorial Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) comprising five treatments and four replications, was conducted in a farmer's field in Buttabari, Jhapa. Using R-stat software, the data were analyzed at a 5% level of significance. Treatment consisted of Ethephon with four doses namely; 100ppm, 200ppm, 300ppm, 400ppm, and a control. Ethephon application was done twice, once at the two true-leaf stages and another at four true-leaf stages. The study revealed that plant height decreased with ethephon compared to the control, reaching a minimum of 280.1 cm at 400 ppm and a maximum of 307.1 cm in the control. Additionally, the highest branch numbers were observed with ethephon at 200 ppm. The plot treated with 200ppm ethephon was found to be more effective than alternative doses at increasing the total number of female flowers, bearing 15.25 female flowers per plant. Control (166.50 per plant) and 400 ppm (150.00 per plant) had the highest and lowest male flower counts per plant, respectively. A maximum yield of 25.12 t/ha and a minimum yield of 19.1 t/ha were determined at 200 ppm and control, respectively. Hence, farmers are found to benefit from ethephon doses of 200 ppm.
Usability of Postbiotics in Ruminant Nutrition and Health
Authors: Şanlı Elif Rabia
Published: June 2024

Since the ban on the use of antibiotics to promote growth in animal production in 2006, there has been a growing interest in alternative feed additives for animal production. Postbiotics, which have been utilized for this purpose in recent years, are highly promising feed additives that substitute banned substances like antibiotics. In recent years, there have been numerous studies on the utilization of postbiotics in ruminant animal nutrition. This article includes the definition of postbiotics, their properties, methods of obtaining them, and their potential applications in ruminant animal nutrition and health.
The Effect of Different Irrigation Frequency and Level on Yield and Quality Characteristics of Silage Sorghum
Authors: Iddrisu Abdul Mumeen , Kökten Kağan , Çaçan Erdal
Published: June 2024

This study was carried out to determine the effect of different irrigation frequency and levels on silage sorghum plant for yield and quality at the Bingöl University Agricultural Research and Application Field in 2022 using the Master BMR variety as plant material. Randomized complete blocks applying the split-plots experimental design with three replications was used; four irrigation levels (25%, 50%, 75% and 100%) and four irrigation frequencies (5, 10, 15 and 20 days) were considered as treatments. Percentage of moisture replacement was determined using total moisture loss from evapotranspiration (ET). Amount of water discharged by emitters were predetermined, hence, time was used to determine the exact amount. Properties related to green forage yield, dry matter yield, crude protein ratio, crude protein yield, acid detergent insoluble fibre, neutral detergent insoluble fibre, digestible dry matter, dry matter consumption and relative feed value were investigated. Statistically significant differences between all the examined features were observed. The highest green forage yield, dry matter yield and crude protein yield were obtained from 5-day frequency and 100% level. Highest crude protein ratio from 5-day frequency and 25% level, lowest acid detergent insoluble fibre rate and highest digestible dry matter rate from 20-day frequency and 25% level, highest dry matter intake and relative feed value with the lowest neutral detergent insoluble fibre rate were observed from 25% level with 10 and 20-day frequencies. In conclusion; it can be stated that, to obtain high yield from silage sorghum, it is necessary to irrigate at 5 days frequencies and 100% level. However, high-quality product can be obtained with a 10-day frequency and a 25% level with low yield.
Comparison of Chemical Constituents of Some Plant Species of Lamiaceae Family Grown Conventionally and Organically
Authors: Özkurt Özlen , Battaloğlu Rifat
Published: June 2024

In this study, the chemical constituents of Origanum onites, Salvia officinalis and Lavandula officinalis plants belonging to Lamiaceae family grown by conventional and organic methods were determined by soxhlet extraction. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) method was used to determine the chemical constituents of conventionally and organically grown plant samples. When the results of the analyses were examined, out of 97 chemical components of Salvia officinalis plant, 50 components were determined from plants grown with conventional farming methods and 78 components were determined from plants grown with organic farming methods. Of the 38 components detected in Origanum onites, 36 components were determined from plants grown with conventional farming methods and 38 components were determined from plants grown with organic farming methods. Out of 60 components of Lavandula officinalis, 40 components were determined from plants grown with conventional farming methods and 60 components were determined from plants grown with organic farming methods. In terms of chemical structure, the components are divided into different classes as hydrocarbons, monoterpenes, monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenes, sesquiterpenoids, diterpenes, diterpenoids, fatty acids and derivatives, and phenolic compounds.
Capitalismo de la crueldad, necropolítica y vida en común
Authors: Echavarría Canto Laura
Published: June 2024

Se construye la categoría capitalismo de la crueldad en una articulación teórica entre el modelo económico neoextractivista de la fase posneoliberal del capitalismo en su imbricación con el concepto de necropolítica para dar cuenta de la depredación territorial, ecológica, cultural y subjetiva que se está llevando a cabo en la mayoría de los países de América Latina; particularmente en el caso de la minería a cielo abierto en San Luis Potosí, México. Asimismo, se presentan los movimientos de resistencia social a partir de las políticas de vida en común propuestas por el giro decolonial y que han sido un sentipensar de los pueblos indígenas ancestrales.
En la primera parte se presenta un breve estado del conocimiento sobre la nueva fase del capitalismo contemporáneo: el neoextractivismo, para dar cuenta de este rostro cruel del capitalismo actual, tomando por ejemplo la destrucción originada por el megaproyecto de muerte, la minería a cielo abierto. En la segunda parte y para profundizar en este capitalismo de la crueldad, se analiza la obra de Mbembe y su categoría “necropolítica”, porque este capitalismo de la crueldad, requiere de una articulación teórica entre la vida económica y sus consecuencias sobre lo humano, que en esta fase se ha convertido en un sujeto desechable. En la última parte se presentan las distintas políticas de la vida en común o bien común propuestas por Federici, el giro decolonial y el feminismo trasnacional como formas colectivas de oposición al despojo y depredación de lo humano.
Palabras clave: Capitalismo de la crueldad, Necropolítica, Sujetos desechables, Minería a cielo abierto, Vida en común
Igualdad, género y Constitución en Egipto
Authors: Elassar Yousri
Published: June 2024

La temática de la igualdad de género en la República Árabe de Egipto es desarrollada en el presente artículo de reflexión abordada desde una perspectiva constitucional, con un enfoque analítico y descriptivo, basado inicialmente en la explicación de la figura de la Charia. El autor analiza de manera precisa el contexto de la igualdad de género partiendo de la normatividad sobre registro civil e identidad de género, la autonomía personal, sexualidad e integridad del cuerpo humano, el derecho a la igual desde la esfera familiar, profesional, pública y espacio público, para finalmente establecer unas conclusiones centradas en la obligación de la igualdad de género desde los preceptos constitucionales.
La evolución del conocimiento científico: cómo construye su conocimiento la ciencia
Authors: Parra Mesa Iván Darío
Published: June 2024

El libro esboza una visión, desde la epistemología evolucionista, sobre la dinámica de desarrollo del conocimiento científico. Ubica inicialmente al lector en lo que se entiende por ciencia. Luego, basándose en los aportes de pensadores como Karl Popper, Thomas Kuhn, Stephen Toulmin, Chris Argyris y Donald Schön, plantea una tesis acerca de la manera como progresa el conocimiento científico. Define las disciplinas científicas como ecosistemas de conocimiento y expone un conjunto de conceptos (entre los que se destaca el de sistema cognoscente autónomo) y principios teóricos que permiten estructurar la tesis presentada. Ilustra, además, dicha tesis con dos eventos de la historia de la ciencia: la revolución copernicana y la teoría de la evolución biológica. Para finalizar se presentan unas reflexiones valiosas sobre el papel de las teorías científicas como instrumentos de conocimiento del mundo.
Study Of The Structural Properties Of Al-Zn Compounds Manufactured By Powder Technology And Copper-Reinforced
Authors: Yusuf Sukaina Iskandar , Sabri Jasim Mohammad  , , Mohsin Hasan Ali
Published: June 2024

Due to the importance of aluminium compounds in many industrial fields, therefore, in this study, copper-reinforced (Al-Zn) compounds were prepared in different proportions (0%, 0.4%, 1.2%, and 2%), using the powder technique. The structural properties of the compounds under study were investigated using XRD and EDS tests at room temperature. It was found through the XRD results that the samples were polycrystalline (cubic, tetragonal, monoclinic, and hexagonal). The results of the crystallinity analysis showed that sample (Al-Zn-(0%)Cu) was (12.73%) crystallized, sample (Al-Zn-(0.4%)Cu) was (32.125%) crystallized, sample (Al-Zn-(1.2%)Cu) was (42.771%) crystallized, and sample (Al-Zn-(2%)Cu) was (50.179%) crystallized. Theoretical density of the phases was determined for each sample using independent calculations, taking into consideration some factors such as variations in atomic mass, the number of atoms of the constituent elements, and the size of the unit cell.
The effect of Air Gap Width on the Focal Properties of Objective Snorkel Lens
Authors: Al_Salih Rafe , Kareem kalil Nawras
Published: June 2024

The current research dealt with studying the effect of air gap width on the objective properties of the magnetic Snorkel lens used in the scanning electron microscope. The structure of the lens was designed and its properties were studied, and the axial magnetic flux density distribution was calculated (Bz) using the electron optical design program (EOD), The results indicated that the maximum value of the magnetic flux density (Bmax) increased with a decrease in the width of the air gap (S), accompanied by a decrease in the half-width, spherical and chromatic aberrations, and an increase in the resolution of the analysis.
Petroleum potentiality of the Balambo Formation in Bekhme and Razan sections, Kurdistan region, northeastern Iraq
Authors: Srood F. Naqshabandi  , Mamaseni Wrya , Bzhar A. Delizy  , Goran F. Hasan
Published: June 2024

Balambo Formation (Early Cretaceous) had been studied in Razan and Bekhme sections, Erbil Governorate, Kurdistan Region-Iraq, to determine the hydrocarbon generation potentiality for the studied rocks. The samples were analyzed for TOC, Rock Eval pyrolysis and GC-MS technique. The Balambo Formation’s TOC wt. % content is relatively high, ranging between 0.95 to 7.59 wt.% (average 2.91 wt.%). The Formation has the potentiality to generate gas and oil owing to its suboxic-anoxic depositional environment, marine origin organisms, suitable maturity level, and the type of kerogen is predominantly types III and subordinate amount of mixed type II-III according to the Rock-Eval pyrolysis data and isoprenoid/n-alkane. The C27%, C28% and C29% regular steranes distribution suggested the studied formation is deposited in marine environment. The samples were proven to be mature based on the ratios of the Tmax, steranes 20S/ (20S+20R)C29 to ββS/(ββS+ααR)C29 steranes and C32 22S/(22S+22R) hopane. Although the Ts/(Ts+Tm) ratio data point to an early mature stage, vitrinite reflectance predictions ranged from 0.55 to 0.75%, once more pointing to a mature stage.
Dynamical symmetry of (_42^102)Mo by utilizing (IBM-1)
Authors: Ghafoor Berun nasralddin , , Yadgar Hussein Shwan
Published: June 2024

The structure of ( ) was explored theoretically with IBM-1 in this work. The  symmetry limit of the proposed nucleus was investigated. The considered nucleus was discovered to be deformed with O(6) dynamical symmetry area with gamma-ray softened nucleus. In addition, the B(E2) transition, quadrupole moment, and energy levels for all bands would be computed in this study. According to recent research, ( ) is unstable to gamma, and their transition behaviors are generally similar to symmetric (γ -soft) O(6) limits. When the current findings are compared to the experimental results, they show a high level of agreement.
Multiplex PCR Technique for Simultaneous Detection and genotyping of E. granulosus, E. multilocularis, and other Taeniidae in some intermediate hosts in Erbil Province
Authors: Hashm Hamad Abdullah  , Muhammad Jamal Muhammad  , Zuber Ismael Hassan
Published: June 2024

One of the most significant helminthozoonosis in Iraq and around the world is cystic echinococcosis, which occur by the etiologic agent of Echinococcus granulosus and it’s distinguished by considerable intra-specific variability (genotypes G1–G10). DNA was extracted from 48 isolated cysts (25 sheep, 12 goats and 11 human) and used as templates to amplify using Trachsel method to differentiate Taeniide (Echinococcus spp. and/ or Taenia spp.) and mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit one (COX1) gene for genotyping. The PCR products were sequenced, and sequence analysis was used to further evaluate the data. Out of 48 separated of the host cysts, 36 isolates displayed the G1 genotype (100%), and in 12 samples, a nucleotide substitution at position 58 (T→C) results in polymorphism (99.9%). The G1 is considered that the most contagious and prevalent genotype of E. granulosus in the world. Our investigation revealed that, a single genotype that may be in charge of the disease's infectivity in sheep, goats, and human as well as its persistence in endemic areas. these epidemiological findings could be guided the successful hydatidosis control measures in Erbil Provence
PENGARUH HARGA, KUALITAS PRODUK DAN LOKASI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PRODUK KAIN SASAMBO DI MUTMAINAH KOTA BIMA
Authors: Ovriyadin Ovriyadin , Dharmansyah Hardian Reza , Darmawansyah Indra
Published: June 2024

: When consumers buy the same product at a higher price and then find the same product at a lower price, it will certainly affect their purchasing decision. Apart from the price factor, the product quality factor as seen from the attractive product design will influence consumer purchasing decisions. If the quality of a product meets the needs and desires of consumers, then consumers will not care about the price given or feel they will not regret the quality that has been given to buy the product and consumers who buy it for the first time find it difficult to reach locations because of the route. in the same direction. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of price, product quality, location on purchasing decisions, both partially and simultaneously. The population is all consumers of mutmainah shops who have bought sasambo cloth, while the sampling technique in this study was using an accidental sampling technique, and using 96 respondents. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression, correlation coefficient, determination test, t test and F test. The results show that: 1) Price, quality partially affect the purchasing decision at the mutmainah kota bima store, while the location has no effect on the purchasing decision. 2) Simultaneously price, quality and location affect consumer decisions at the mutmainah kota bima store
KINERJA KEUANGAN: SALES GROWTH, SUSTAINABILITY REPORT, DAN POLITICAL CONNECTION DALAM PERUSAHAAN PERTAMBANGAN
Authors: Asianti Rahma Ivena Larissa , Sulistiyowati Liliek Nur , Setyahety Ririh Anggraini , Jarwa Tri
Published: June 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Sales Growth, Sustainability Report, dan Political Connection terhadap kinerja keuangan. Pengujian dilakukan pada 9 sampel perusahaan sektor pertambangan dan energi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) tahun 2016-2022. Hasil penelitian secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa sales growth memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan, dimensi kinerja ekonomi dalam sustainability report memiliki pengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan, dimensi kinerja lingkungan dan dimensi kinerja sosial dalam sustainability report tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan, political connection berpengaruh namun tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan. Sedangkan secara simultan sales growth, sustainability report, dan political connection berpengaruh dan signifikan terhadap kinerja keuangan.
Aspek Tata Kelola Perusahaan, Investment Opportunity Set dan Profitabilitas Pada Kualitas Laba di Perusahaan Indonesia
Authors: Ditasari Rollis Ayu , Haryanto Sendy Dwi , Sudrajat Muhamad Agus
Published: June 2024

This study aims to examine the effect of Share Ownership of Other Companies, Investment Opportunity Set, Independent Board of Commissioners, Profit Growth, And Laverage Against Profit Quality.The population in this study is a company with manufacturing types listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, Research period 2018-2021. The sample is taken by purposive sampling method. Data analysis using multiple linear regression. By previously testing the classical assumptions and test data normality.Â The results of this study indicate that 1) .The ownership of shares of other companies have no effect on the quality of profit. 2). Investment opportunity set affects the quality of earnings. The higher the investment opportunity the higher the accruals will be. 3). Independent Board of Commissioners affect the quality of earnings. The higher the influence of the Board of Independent Commissioners, the less the level of fraud committed by management. 4). Profit growth has no effect on earnings quality. 5). Laverage has no effect on earnings quality.
Analisis Pengendalian Persediaan Barang Fast Moving Dan Efisiensinya Dengan Menggunakan Metode Economic Order Quantity (EOQ): Studi Kasus Pada CV. X
Authors: Alicia Ayu Lupita Siva , Karunia Asaprima Putra , Salim Meka Sabilla , Chayati Nur
Published: June 2024

In retail companies, inventory is an important component for the operation of the company. The purpose of this research is done to find out the inventory control system carried out by the company, inventory control analysis CV. X with the EOQ method, knowing the economical inventory cost and optimum purchase frequency with the EOQ method, and knowing the amount of safety stock and when will be reordered (reorder point) inventory items on CV. X. The type of research used is quantitative research with a descriptive approach. This analysis is carried out by comparing inventory control policies implemented by companies and inventory control using the EOQ method. The results of this research show that inventory control with the EOQ method can save total inventory costs of Rp 45,333,016 or 56% more efficient when compared to total inventory costs using company policies. In addition, the use of the EOQ method can produce optimal quantity and frequency of purchases as well as the application of safety stock and reorder points.Â
Perilaku Pengguna E-accounting Berdasarkan Perspektif Combined-TAM-TPB (C-TAM-TPB)
Authors: Diana Aviyanti Richo
Published: June 2024

Otomatisasi akuntansi dapat berdampak pada efisiensi bisnis. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh kemudahan penggunaan, sikap, norma subjektif, dan kontrol perilaku terhadap niat penggunaan sistem e-accounting. Sampel penelitian ini sebanyak 300 pelaku UMKM di Kota Madiun yang pernah menggunakan e-accounting. Data diambil dengan metode survei online dan dianalisis menggunakan PLS. Hasil studi menunjukkan kemudahan penggunaan, sikap, norma subjektif, dan kontrol perilaku berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap penggunaan e-accounting. Analis dan pembuat sistem disarankan untuk membuat sistem yang mudah dioperasikan, memiliki lebih banyak keuntungan untuk mempermudah/efisiensi pekerjaan, dan mendukung digitalisasi