bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cross-cultural variation in experiences of acceptance, camouflaging and mental health difficulties in autism: A registered report
Authors: Keating Connor Tom , Hickman Lydia , Geelhand Philippine , Takahashi Toru , Schuster Bianca , Rybicki Alicia , Girolamo Teresa , Clin Elise , Papastamou Fanny Claire Sofia , Belenger Marie , Eigsti Inge-Marie , Cook Jennifer , Sowden Sophie
Published: June 2023

Recent findings suggest that stigma and camouflaging contribute to mental health difficulties for autistic individuals, however, this evidence is largely based on UK samples. While studies have shown cross-cultural differences in levels of autism-related stigma, it remains unclear whether camouflaging and mental health difficulties vary across cultures. Hence, the current study had two aims: firstly, to determine whether significant relationships between autism acceptance, camouflaging, and mental health difficulties replicate in a more diverse cross-cultural sample of autistic adults and, secondly, to compare these variables across cultures. To fulfil these aims, 306 autistic adults from eight countries (Australia, Belgium, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States) completed an online survey. Our results revealed that external acceptance and personal acceptance predicted lower levels of depression but not camouflaging or stress. Higher camouflaging predicted elevated levels of anxiety. Significant differences were found across countries in external acceptance, personal acceptance, depression, anxiety, and stress, even after controlling for relevant covariates. Specifically, autistic individuals in Japan experienced lower levels of external and personal acceptance, and those in Belgium experienced lower levels of external acceptance, than at least one other country. Unique profiles of mental health difficulties were identified across countries. Nevertheless, autistic individuals in South Africa consistently experienced the highest mental health burden, displaying elevated levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, while those in the US experienced the lowest. Levels of camouflaging also differed across cultures, with those in Japan scoring lowest, however this became non-significant after controlling for covariates. These findings have significant implications for identifying priority regions for anti-stigma interventions and highlighting countries where greater support for mental health difficulties is needed.
Attrition Prediction Algorithm: Introducing and Applying New State-of-the-Art Machine Learning to the MindTrails Project, an Online Public Research Program Helping People with Anxiety
Authors: Lewis Elijah
Published: June 2023

The MindTrails Project is an online research project that provides free training programs for people with anxiety by using cognitive bias modifications, CBM, in order to help shape healthier thinking habits. The first program, R34, had close to 1,000 participants with a structure of nine sessions spread over multiple weeks. A second program, Future Thinking, was introduced and had a similar number of participants and structure but with five sessions. Early studies showed that approximately 50% of participants discontinued with its training programs after finishing only two sessions. To prevent participants from dropping out, a proposed solution was to use TeleCoaching to intervene. This begged the question, how does one select which participants should receive coaching? In order to solve this problem, an algorithm attempting to predict the probability of a participant dropping out was developed. The initial algorithm utilized R34 and Future Thinking as historical data and used Random Forest, Support Vector Machines, and Logistic Regression to build a classifier with the highest accuracy at 70%. Multiple iterations that tested different features, data imputation methods, and introduced new personalized models specific to user demographics were able to increase the accuracy of all models used anywhere between 1-4%. The MindTrails project launched a new study, Calm Thinking, which employs this algorithm to divide participants into 2/3 high-risk and 1/3 low-risk of dropping out. This thesis is divided into two parts: the first part details the problem, solution, and results of the classifiers built while the second part is the documentation guide created for the MindTrails research team detailing the implementation of the attrition algorithm into their system.
Alat Berbasis IOT Smarthome Monitoring dan Kontrol via Telegram Menggunakan Nodemcu
Authors: Hardi Nila , Afuw Rouf Subyan Rafi , Arbasyah Aditia
Published: June 2023

Rumah adalah bangunan yang digunakan untuk jangka waktu tertentu sebagai tempat tinggal atau hunian. Di dalam rumah pastinya terdapat peralatan yang digunakan oleh pemilik rumah baik peralatan elektronik maupun yang non-elektronik. Kerena pemilik rumah adalah orang yang  sibuk maka seringkali pemilik rumah lupa keadaan rumah saat ditinggal pergi. Di era teknologi saat ini, kemajuan yang semakin canggih membuat segala sesuatu menjadi lebih instan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, serta dalam mengelola dan memantau perangkat elektronik rumah. Smarthome adalah teknologi otomatisasi yang digunakan untuk memfasilitasi aktivitas di rumah, dan sangat memungkinkan untuk mengoperasikan dan memantau rumah dengan bantuan Internet of Things (IOT). Dengan teknologi itu kita dapat mengopersikan khususnya pintu dan lampu penerangan dirumah dari jarak jauh yang hanya mengandalkan smartphone yang sudah terinstall Telegram dan  terhubung ke internet dengan mengandalkan bot yang ada di telegram. Maka dari itu kami membuat alat IOT smarthome menggunakan mikrokontroler Nodemcu ESP8266 sebagai otak dari alat yang kami buat dan output yang kami gunakan ialah Solenoid Doorlock sebagai alat pengunci pintu, LED Strip sebagai representasi dari lampu rumah, dan sebagai tambahan kita menambahkan alat pengukur suhu menggunakan sensor DHT 11.
Sources for learning tribal history of western India (with special reference to Gujarat)
Authors: Chaudhari Maheshkumar V.
Published: June 2023

Thus, tribal research is a topic that touches the entire social science. Especially in subjects such as sociology this tribal research seems to be carried out, but in the last few years there has been a small attempt to do justice to tribal research in history as well. Tribal history can be said to be a beautiful combination of subjects like history and sociology. Historical research has traditionally focused on wars, movements, freedom struggles, kings and kings, but there have been very limited works on adivasis, women, dalits, farmers, etc., who have no history. According to the historian Ranke, "no document, no history", according to which documents continue to be an important capital for the researchers of tribal history. Moreover, it is reinforced by oral history. However, research through the medium of primary and secondary sources strengthens tribal history and liberates it from traditional historiographical conventions. Keeping the same objective in mind, information has been given here about the tribal information tools of Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Gujarat of western India.

 

Abstract in Gujarati Language:

આમ તો આદિવાસી સંશોધનો એ સમગ્ર સામાજિક વિજ્ઞાનને સ્પર્શતો વિષય છે. ખાસ કરીને સમાજશાસ્ત્ર જેવા વિષયોમાં આ આદિવાસી સંશોધનોને હાથ ધરવામાં આવતો હોય તેવું જણાય છે, પરંતુ છેલ્લા કેટલાક વર્ષોથી ઈતિહાસ વિષયમાં પણ આદિવાસી સંશોધનોને ન્યાય આપવાનો એક નાનકડો પ્રયાસ શરૂ થયો છે. આદિવાસી ઈતિહાસ એ ઈતિહાસ અને સમાજશાસ્ત્ર જેવા વિષયોનો સુભગ સમન્વય કહી શકાય. ઐતિહાસિક સંશોધનોમાં પરંપરાગત રીતે યુદ્ધો, આંદોલનો, સ્વાતંત્ર્ય સંગ્રામ, રાજા-મહારાજાઓ વગેરેને ધ્યાને લઇ સંશોધનો થતાં રહ્યાં છે, પરંતુ ઈતિહાસવિહોણા એવા આદિવાસીઓ, મહિલાઓ, દલિતો, ખેડૂતો વગેરે પર ઘણાં મર્યાદિત કાર્યો થયાં છે. ઇતિહાસકાર રાંકેના મતે, “દસ્તાવેજ નહી તો ઈતિહાસ નહી” તે મુજબ આદિવાસી ઇતિહાસના શોધકાર્યો માટે દસ્તાવેજ મહત્વની મૂડી ગણવી રહી. વધુમાં તેને મૌખિક ઈતિહાસ બળ તો પૂરું પાડે જ છે. તેમ છતાં પ્રાથમિક અને દ્વિતીય સાધનોના માધ્યમ તરીકે થયેલાં સંશોધનો એ આદિવાસી ઈતિહાસને વધુ મજબુત બનાવે છે તેમજ પરંપરાગત ઈતિહાસલેખનની પરંપરાઓમાંથી મુક્તિ પણ અપાવે છે. આ જ ઉદ્દેશ્યને ધ્યાને લઇ અત્રે પશ્ચિમ ભારતના રાજસ્થાન, મહારાષ્ટ્ર તેમજ ગુજરાતના આદિવાસી માહિતી સાધનો વિશે માહિતી આપવામાં આવી છે.

Keywords: પશ્ચિમ ભારત, સાધનો, આદિવાસી ઈતિહાસ
Розвиток мотивації професійного саморозвитку майбутніх бакалаврів хореографії в освітньому середовищі закладу вищої освіти
Authors: Фрицюк В. А.  , Пахольчак Є. С.  , Фрицюк В. М.
Published: June 2023

У статті проаналізовано сучасний стан та окремі особливості розвитку мотивації професійного саморозвитку майбутніх бакалаврів хореографії в освітньому середовищі закладу вищої освіти. На основі аналізу та узагальнення наведених джерел стверджується, що професійний саморозвиток майбутніх бакалаврів хореографії є свідомою діяльністю здобувачів, спрямованою на повну самореалізацію себе як особистості в тій соціальній сфері, яку визначає її професія, тобто в діяльності балетмейстера, керівника хореографічного колективу, викладача хореографічних дисциплін. Оскільки високий рівень мотивації є однією з провідних умов підвищення рівня готовності майбутніх бакалаврів хореографії до професійного саморозвитку, то логічно постає питання про можливість цілеспрямованого її формування. Доведено, що в освітньому середовищі закладу вищої освіти важливо при цьому впроваджувати в навчання концепції й технологій особистісно-орієнтованої освіти, забезпечити випереджальний характер перетворення середовища, представлення університетським середовищем максимальних можливостей для занурення студента у сферу професійної діяльності, забезпечити участь суб’єктів освітнього процесу (викладачів і студентів) у розвитку освітнього середовища, яке є доброзичливим і комфортним для навчання. Акцентовано увагу на тому, що мотиваційна сфера особистості виконує декілька функцій. Перш за все, вона спонукає до цілеспрямованої активності особистості, зумовлює її поведінку і діяльність залежно насамперед від сили мотивів. Під впливом мотиваційної сфери відбуваються вибір і здійснення певної лінії поведінки, певної діяльності. Особистість прагне досягти раніше обраної мети, розв’язати передбачені завдання. У цьому сутність спрямовуючої функції, пов’язаної, перш за все, зі стійкістю мотивації. Доведено, що реалізація цих функцій залежить від емоційної, вольової та інтелектуальної сфер особистості.
Biyomimetik Bir Yaklaşım ile β-TCP/Kitosan için EPD Kaplama
Authors: TABAK Yasemin
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışmada, biyomalzeme uygulamalarında kullanılmak üzere, elektroforetik kaplama yöntemi (EPD) ile fonksiyonel derecelendirilmiş Si3N4 esaslı seramik altlık üzerine kaplama denemeleri yapılmıştır. Kaplama çözeltisi trikalsiyum fosfat (TCP), jelatin, kitosan, asetik asit ve su ile hazırlanmıştır. Çözeltinin hazırlanması Süspansiyon-1 ve Süspansiyon-2’nin hazırlanması şeklinde iki aşamada gerçekleştirilmiştir. İlk olarak kitosan ve asetik asit 5 saat boyunca karıştırılmıştır. Buna paralel olarak TCP ve su 4 saat boyunca karıştırılmış, TCP ve su karışımına jelatin ilave edildikten sonra 1 saat daha karıştırılmıştır. Hazırlanan bu iki karışım birleştirilerek Süspansiyon 1 oluşturulmuştur. Ardından Süspansiyon 1 karışımı 2 saat boyunca karıştırılmıştır. Süspansiyon 2’nin hazırlanması için ise TCP, jelatin ve su karışımı 2 saat boyunca karıştırılmıştır. Güç kaynağının katot (-) kutbuna bağlanmış olan Si3N4 malzeme ve anot kutbuna (+) bağlanmış olan paslanmaz çelik malzeme, birbirlerine paralel duracak şekilde kaplama çözeltisi içerisine daldırılmıştır. Sonrasında güç kaynağından 30 V voltaj uygulanarak kaplama uygulaması yapılmıştır. Kaplama esnasında çözeltilerin karıştırılmasına devam edilmiş olup; 3 farklı denemede hazırlanan kaplama uygulamalarında elektrotlar arası mesafe 0,5 cm, uygulama süresi sırasıyla 1 dk, 2dk ve 3dk olarak denenmiştir. Kaplanan numunelerin taramalı elektron mikroskobu (SEM) ile yapılan mikroyapı analizlerinde uygulama esnasındaki parametrelerin kaplama kalınlıklarına etkisi incelenmiştir. X-ışını difraksiyonu (XRD) ile kaplanmış ve kaplanmamış numuneler karşılaştırılmıştır. Yapay vücut sıvısı (SBF) içerisinde 21 gün bekletilen kaplanmış numunelerin SEM ve XRD analiz sonuçları irdelendiğinde biyouyumlu kaplamaların geliştirildiği görülmüştür. Kaplamalı numunelere yüzey pürüzlüğü, temas açısı ve FTIR analizleri yapılarak kaplamanın etkileri incelenmiştir. Yapılan analizler sonucu en iyi kaplama EPD-4 koduna sahip numune olduğu görülmüştür.
Moleküler Yerleştirme Yöntemi ile Kanabidiolün Reseptör-Ligant Etkileşiminin İncelenmesi
Authors: EDİZ Emre Fatih , DEMİREL KARS Meltem
Published: June 2023

Kanabidiol, CB1 ve CB2 reseptörlerine düşük bağlanma eğilimine (afiniteye) sahip ve psikoaktif özellikleri olmayan bir kanabinoiddir. Ayrıca G proteinine bağlı reseptörler, serotonin reseptörleri ve opioid reseptörleri ile de aktivite göstermektedir. Bu nedenle kanabidiol uzun zamandır anksiyete, depresyon, refrakter epilepsi gibi nöronal hastalıkların, Parkinson, Alzheimer hastalığı, amyotrofik lateral skleroz gibi sinir sistemi hastalıklarının, enflamatuvar bozukluklar gibi bağışıklık sistemi hastalıklarının tedavisinde kullanılmaktadır. Ayrıca opioid reseptörleri ile güçlü aktivitesi sayesinde yoksunluk sendromu tedavisinde de kullanılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada iki klasik kanabinoid reseptörü olan CB1 ve CB2, bunlara ilaveten literatür taramaları sonucunda, İnsan Delta-Opioid Reseptörü (δ-OP), Nosiseptin/Orfanin FQ receptor (G protein-coupled receptor 55 - GPR55), Vanilloid Reseptörü (Transient receptor potential vanilloid receptor1 -TRPV1) ve Serotonin 1A reseptörü (5-HT1A) tercih edilmiştir. Yapılan moleküler yerleştirme çalışmaları sonucunda CBD'nin CB1, CB2, δ-OP, GPR55, TRPV1 ve 5-HT1A reseptörleri için önemli afiniteye sahip bir molekül olduğu gösterilmiştir.
Derin Öğrenme ve Makine Öğrenmesi Yöntemleriyle Polisomnografi Sinyallerinden Uyku Evrelerinin Sınıflandırılması
Authors: ALTUN Sinan
Published: June 2023

Uyku, fiziksel ve zihinsel sağlığımızın günlük olarak yenilenmesi için önemli bir aktivite zamanıdır ve yaşamımızın üçte birini kaplar. Uyku bozuklukları, psikiyatrik bozuklukları şiddetlendirebilir veya semptomlarına neden olabilir. Bunlardan ilki uyku apnesi olabilir. Diğer bir neden ise huzursuz bacak sendromudur. Depresyon, anksiyete, ağrı ve bazı fiziksel problemler de uykusuzluğa neden olabilir. Uyku apnesi, sinir sistemi probleminden veya soluk yolu tıkanıklığından kaynaklanabilir. Uyku evrelerini incelemek, uyku ile ilgili bozuklukların teşhisinde çok önemlidir. Uyku evreleri de uyku sırasında kişinin yanında olunarak bir profesyonel tarafından belirlenir. Ortalama 8 saatlik uyku evre teşhis süresi düşünüldüğünde, bu bir profesyonel için oldukça uzun bir süredir. Ayrıca uyku evrelerinin tanımlanması ciddi bir uzmanlık ve bilgi birikimi gerektirmektedir. Literatürde tanımlanan hastalıkların teşhis ve tedavi sürecini otomatik olarak yapan bilgisayarlı teşhis sistemi teorik araştırmalara dayalı olarak uygulanmaya başlandı. Bu çalışma, insan sağlığını doğrudan etkileyen uyku bozukluklarının teşhisinde önemli parametreler olan uyku evrelerini otomatik olarak oluşturmak için derin öğrenme ve makine öğrenmesi tekniklerini kullanmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu çalışmada, rastgele orman algoritması en başarılı sınıflandırmayı (doğruluk = 0,974, duyarlılık = 0,932, özgüllük = 0,983) gerçekleştirmiştir. Bu gelişmiş sınıflama başarısı, uykuyla ilişkili bozuklukların teşhisinde/tedavisinde önemli bir faktör olan uyku evrelerini otomatik olarak belirleyebilen bilgisayar destekli bir teşhis sistemi oluşturmanın uygulanabilirliğini göstermektedir.
Karadeniz Memorandumu Kapsamında Tutulan Gemilerin Makine Bulgularının Analizi
Authors: UÇAR Okay Ferhat , BORAN Muhammet
Published: June 2023

Dünya genelinde taşınan emtianın yaklaşık % 90’ı gemiler ile taşınmaktadır. Bu taşımacılıkta can ve mal güvenliğinin sağlanması en önemli hususlardandır. Gemilerin ve bu gemilerde bulunan ekipmanların standartlarının uluslararası düzenlemelere uygun olduğunu ve gemilerin işletiminde bu kurallara uyum sağlandığını belirlemek amacıyla limanlardaki yabancı bayraklı gemilere uygulanan işlemlere liman devleti denetimi denir. Liman devleti denetimleri standart altı gemilerin taşımacılıktan çekilmesi ve deniz kazalarının önlenmesi bakımından son derece önemlidir. Araştırmada, Türkiye’nin de üyesi olduğu Karadeniz Mutabakatı çerçevesinde, Karadeniz limanlarında yapılan liman devleti denetimleri sonucu tutulan gemilerin makine eksikliklerinden dolayı tutulma nedenleri ile gemi bayrağı, groston, gemi yaşı, klas kuruluşu, tutma kararı veren ülke ve gemi tipi arasındaki ilişkilerin belirlenmesi hedeflenmiştir. Bu amaçla Karadeniz Mutabakatı resmi internet sayfasından 2016-2018 yılları arasında tutulan gemilere ilişkin veriler alınmış ve IBM SPSS İstatistik 22 programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgulara göre makine eksikliklerinden dolayı tutulma nedenleri ile gemi bayrağı, gemi yaşı, gemi grostonu, klas kuruluşu ve tutma kararı veren ülke arasında istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu ancak, gemi tipi ile tutulma nedenleri arasında ilişkinin anlamlı olmadığı belirlenmiştir.
Digitalisation of Revenue Laws in Pakistan
Authors: Tahir Muhammad , Shahid Muhammad , Farrukh Tahreem
Published: June 2023

Data The computerization of land records and the introduction of new administrative models have greatly improved public access and control over land records in Pakistan. However, an ongoing problem faced by many landlords on a daily basis is the challenge of 'long distance loading', which could be solved by vertically extending the Arazi Records Center to the union council level. Increase. Research findings show that digitizing land registry services is costly and inaccessible to relevant authorities when needed. In addition, informal payments and lengthy procedures remain prevalent. To address these issues, it is recommended that authorities initiate awareness campaigns at the village level and regularly monitor personnel to improve existing systems.
Galen z Pergamonu, O moich własnych księgach
Authors: Karczewski Łukasz , Krajewska Judyta
Published: June 2023

Tłumaczenie na język polski wraz ze wstępem i komentarzami dzieła Galena z Pergamonu De libris propris.
«Lo Credo en romant»: una versione provenzale del Credo dal ms. Firenze, BML, Ashburnham 105. Edizione, traduzione, commento
Authors: Barillari Sonia Maura
Published: June 2023

The article proposes the edition of the transposition of the Creed in Provençal verse handed down from the manuscript ms. Firenze, BML, Ashburnham 105. The manuscript is a miscellany of texts in the Provençal language datable to the 14th century and exemplified for personal use by Peyre de Serras, an apothecary who lived in or near Avignon in the mid-14th century. Many of the works contained therein are of a hagiographic or devotional nature: among the latter, the Provençal versions of three ‘customary’ prayers – the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Creed – are of particular interest, due to the tenacious resistance of the ecclesiastical hierarchies of the Romance-speaking countries to the possibility of allowing lay people to recite these prayers in their vernacular. The importance of this edition lies in the fact that in the current state of knowledge, the proposed text is the only version of the Creed in Provençal that has come down to us. Of equal interest are the relations it may have had with the Cathar heresy in a territory and at a chronological height – Provence in the first half of the 14th century – in which many forms of religiosity condemned as heretical were still deeply rooted in the hearts and consciences of many of the faithful.
Polska bibliografia antyku chrześcijańskiego 2022. Z uzupełnieniami za rok 2021
Authors: Pawlak Adam
Published: June 2023

Corocznie na łamach Vox Patrum jest publikowana bibliografia antyku chrześcijańskiego, która prezentuje dorobek polskich autorów z ubiegłego roku. Bibliografia jest uporządkowana według 13 kategorii tematycznych i według imion autorów antycznych, których dotyczą publikacje.
Експерименти з геометричної оптики у цифровій лабораторії Vernier
Authors: Кадченко Валентина Миколаївна , Богданова Олександра Андріївна
Published: June 2023

Запропоновані експерименти з геометричної оптики відповідають програмі курсу «Загальна фізика. Оптика» для студентів спеціальності 014.08 Середня освіта (Фізика) і можуть виконуватись як лабораторні роботи при вивченні оптики поряд з роботами у стандартній лабораторії оптики. Для вивчення законів геометричної оптики використаний цифровий комплект оптичних приладів Vernier OEK. При виконанні експериментів з геометричної оптики також використовується обладнання з наборів Vernier Dynamics System (код VDS)(оптична лава Vernier Track 1,2 м з міліметровою шкалою) та Optics Expansion Kit (OEK) (джерело світла, двоопукла лінза (10 см), двоопукла лінза (20 см), двоввігнута лінза (15 см), діафрагми, регульоване сферичне дзеркало, екран,напів екран)
»Petar je progovorio po Leonu« (I)
Authors: Mišković Mirko , Filić Andrea
Published: June 2023

Poslanicu Flavijanu Leon Veliki napisao je 449. godine kao kristološki pravorijek protiv Eutihova monofizitskoga nauka. Ona je prošla težak put od potpunoga ignoriranja na Efeškoj »razbojničkoj sinodi« 449. godine do jednodušnoga prihvaćanja, nakon određenih prijepora, na Kalcedonskom koncilu 451. godine. Cilj je ovoga rada prikazati i analizirati recepciju Leonove poslanice na prvih pet kalcedonskih sjednica. O svakoj se sjednici prvo donose opće informacije, a potom se istražuje zapisnik s iste. Članak će biti objavljen u dvama dijelovima. Ovdje su obrađene prve tri sjednice. Pokazano je da na prvoj i drugoj sjednici nije bilo posebne rasprave o teološkom sadržaju Leonove poslanice, ali i da su oci očitovali kako je smatraju iznimno važnim kristološkim spisom. Na trećoj sjednici poslanica je stavljena uz bok najznačajnijim dokumentima pravovjerne kristologije uz čiji je nauk trebalo pristati.
Menthol confers neuroprotection through Nrf2/ARE pathway in diabetic encephalopathy
Authors: Soumya Sasidharan Nair , Soumya Neelakanta Pillai Padmakumari , Mondal Sukanta , Mini Saraswathy
Published: June 2023

Background: Chronic, long-standing hyperglycemia in diabetes results in diabetic encephalopathy (DE).  It is hallmarked by cognitive dysfunction accelerated by hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress. Objective: This study explored the neuroprotective potency of menthol in experimental diabetes.Methodology: Streptozotocin at a dose of 40 mg/kg body weight was injected into eighteen male Sprague- Dawley rats intraperitoneally to induce diabetes.  The animals were kept without treatment for a period of 30 days for the development of DE.  The cognitive deficit was confirmed by the Morris water maze test.  Menthol (50 mg/kg body weight) was administered orally for 60 days.  The behavioral test was conducted after 60 days of treatment.  Results obtained were compared to diabetic rats fed with metformin (100 mg/kg body weight).  Animals were then sacrificed to get blood and brain tissue for various biochemical examinations.Results:Treatment with menthol improved cognitive performance in diabetic rats.  In addition, menthol significantly decreased fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, renal toxicity markers, and lipid peroxidation products.  Menthol enhances the levels of plasma insulin and antioxidant enzymes.  It also upregulated the mRNA expression of Bcl-2, Nrf2, Glo-1, and γ-GCS while diminishing the expression of Bax, cytochrome c, and caspase-3. Conclusion:Menthol promotes neuroprotection by abating cognitive deficits, attenuating hyperglycemia, regulating oxidative stress, and curtailing apoptosis through Nrf2/ARE signaling. Keywords: Diabetic encephalopathy, Menthol, apoptosis, Nrf2/ARE pathway
Eine Reise durch die gespaltenen Staaten von Amerika. Über: Evan Osnos (2022), Mein wütendes Land
Authors: Kurthen Hermann
Published: June 2023

In diesem Beitrag wird das besondere Buch von Evan Osnos „Mein wütendes Land. Eine Reise durch die gespaltenen Staaten von Amerika“ besprochen. Hermann Kurthen lobt das Buch vor allem die raum- und zeitübergreifende Analyse, die sich nicht an der Diskussion von Momentaufnahmen erschöpft. Das Fazit: Ein wertvolles Buch, um die Gründe der Entstehung der polarisierten und dysfunktionalen Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika verstehen zu lernen.
Missional Prayer : The Ebenezer Model as a Relational Catalyst for Disciple Making Through the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Moon James
Published: June 2023

Problem In a 2010 missional assessment, the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church was made aware of a missional blind spot in relation to the external needs of its ministry context. A 2017 MinistryInsight.com Priorities Report also identified the region's desire for warmth and friendship from religious communities as a top ministry preference. In a 2018 effort to begin addressing these needs, Collegedale’s pastoral staff chose "Christ has called us to Make Friends," an actionable expression of Jesus' commission to make disciples. In light of these factors, the Collegedale Church needs a relational catalyst to encourage attenders and members to make friends for Jesus. Method In this study the Ebenezer Model of Missional Prayer was created to be a relational catalyst for discipleship and tested through a series of eight Ebenezer LifeGroup lessons. The purpose of this ministry intervention was to increase participant’s missional instincts; specifically, awareness of God’s presence, responsiveness to His voice, and interpersonal courage in making friends for Christ through listening and prayer. Group participants experimented with prayer as communion and prayer as commission through the four missional HELP practices of Heeding, Engaging, Listening, and Prayer. The Ebenezer Model of Missional Prayer and Ebenezer LifeGroup intervention were evaluated through an online survey, before and after focus groups, and exit interviews. Results Eleven out of 14 recruits attended the opening focus group and orientation. Nine people completed the eight-week Ebenezer LifeGroup. Members in this study experienced a clear and identifiable shift toward a more missional outlook in relation to their awareness of God, responsiveness to His voice, and interpersonal courage for Christ. They grew in their willingness to minister to people through the HELP Practices of Heeding, Engaging, Listening, and Prayer. Conclusions Through the Ebenezer Model of Missional Prayer there is an opportunity for church goers to grow in their courage to make disciples as they learn to minister through listening and prayer. The Ebenezer Model is effective for new and established believers. It affirms prior discipleship experiences and provides tools for greater effectiveness and confidence in disciple making.
Strategy To Implement and Evaluate a Health and Wellness Program in the Inner-City of Benton Harbor, Michigan through the Harbor of Hope Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Mubita Imasiku
Published: June 2023

Problem The data from the Berrien County Health Department (2011b) shows that the city of Benton Harbor has unusually high prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. In addition, the city is a food desert and residents lack good healthcare coverage which helps to exacerbate these lifestyle diseases among its inner-city residents. Also, the dearth of healthy food intake plus the lack of exercise further hampers the community's health. Method A nine-week health-wellness program was opened to the community through the Harbor of Hope church in Benton Harbor. During this program community members had their biometrics screened at the beginning and end of the program. They were taught how to cook healthy, plant-based meals, and how to do regular, heart-pumping exercises for their fitness level. Results At the end of the program, the community residents who completed the first and second biometric testing showed that their blood sugar and blood pressure levels were lowered by an average of four points. All of the participants learned how to prepare plant-based meals on their own. They also learned how to do controlled moderate exercises such as sit ups, push-ups, and running. Conclusions The project can be considered a success in that it achieved the two main goals that the researcher desired to achieve. The first goal was to lower the participants' blood sugar and blood pressure levels. The data showed this was achieved. The second, was to draw people to Christ through our Adventist health message. The effectiveness of our Adventist health message was clearly demonstrated by the fact that one of the eight participants who completed the project accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord and was baptized into the Harbor of Hope Seventh-day Adventist church.
Developing Spiritual Disciplines in Youth and Young Adult Leaders through Mentoring at the Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Elias Nathaniel
Published: June 2023

Problem The Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church (PTC) leadership and parents of teenagers expressed concerns regarding the lack of spirituality and church involvement of their youth and young adults. Church appointed youth and young adult leaders had not received consistent spiritual equipping to share with the youth and young adults of the church. Youth ministry primarily focused on recreational fellowship and lacked spiritual focus. The church approached the associate pastor to provide spiritual equipping for youth and young adult leaders. Method Six church nominated youth and young adult leaders participated in a 10-month mentorship program that equipped them with spiritual disciplines to grow their spirituality. The mentorship consisted of eight sessions. Four sessions were group sessions with the six leaders and four sessions were individual sessions. Each participant completed Lifeway’s Spiritual Growth Assessment and an exit review to measure spiritual growth. The entire church was invited to participate by completing the Spiritual Grow Assessment pre-and post-mentorship training. Results All six youth and young adult leaders that participated in the mentorship scored higher on the second Spiritual Growth Assessment. Each mentee spent time practicing spiritual disciplines and indicated that they had grown in their personal relationship with God. While this is difficult to scientifically measure, the verbal responses and assessments suggested that spiritual growth took place in each individual. Conclusions Mentoring spiritual disciplines among youth and young adult leaders effectively equipped them with the knowledge and skills to develop personal habits of practicing spiritual disciplines. Further equipping leaders in personal mentoring skills can transmit the spiritual experience to youth and young adults that will lead to greater spirituality and likely church involvement.
Educating Young Adults in the Conejo Valley to Choose a Godly Spouse
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Liversidge Simon
Published: June 2023

Problem Divorce rates and marital satisfaction rates are similar in both Christian and non-Christian young adults. Yet increases in church attendance, religious commitment and spirituality have been shown to make significant differences in divorce and marital satisfaction rates. However, many young adults have no framework to understand how to choose a potential spouse, or what factors or characteristics are most important in making such a choice. Almost all premarital education is aimed at young adults who have already chosen their spouse, but have no education aimed at understanding what matters most in making this choice. Method A weekend seminar was designed and presented at The Place Adventist Fellowship the weekend of May 19, 2017, that sought to educate young adults on the characteristics most important in a prospective spouse. Thirteen young adults participated in the entire seminar receiving education on developing a biblical framework for marriage. The participants were asked to complete two separate pre-surveys exploring their beliefs regarding characteristics deemed most important in a potential spouse and two identical post-surveys to measure if their beliefs were influenced by the seminar. The results were evaluated using analysis of the numerical data, observations and written reflections by the participants. Results The seminar and data revealed a group of 13 young adults who had received no formal premarital education. They were enthusiastic about learning through biblical education and contemporary research how to best develop a framework for understanding the characteristics most important in a potential spouse, and for themselves as a potential spouse. Throughout the seminar, participants expressed a desire for greater education in this regard. The data indicated they were receptive to the biblical characteristics of “hot, holy and healthy” and the seminar was meaningful in enabling the participants to freely discern what characteristics were truly important to them. Conclusion Based on the participants’ reflections, the seminar experience and the data from the pre- and post-surveys, the seminar did appear to have spiritual and educational value to them. Consequently, further premarital education regarding the characteristics most important in a potential spouse is merited and recommended.
Promoting Intergenerational Harmony at the Dedham Seventh-day Adventist Church of the Southern New England Conference
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Francis Yves
Published: June 2023

Problem This field research study explored the prevalence of lack of harmony among first and second-generation Dedham Seventh-day Adventist Church members. Consequently, families may be divided, and hard feelings and lost souls. Thus, a fundamental problem is an intergenerational and cultural lack of understanding. Method The research was a qualitative phenomenological study based on small groups and their activities. The Dedham Seventh-day Adventist Church provided a sample of 30 members, who were split into small groups of six each. For two weeks, the researcher and church leaders held small-group activities in the fellowship hall to impart the value of cooperation to both the older and younger generations. A survey was administered to participants, and the SurveyMonkey app was used to collect data. Following analysis of the survey responses, suggestions were offered to the Dedham Seventh-day Adventist Church on inspiring members of all ages to partake in worship, study, prayer, and service. Results Most respondents (89 percent) believed that youth and adults could collaborate, indicating a high degree of optimism and openness toward intergenerational cooperation. The favorable outcome showed potential for intergenerational collaboration across various sectors and domains. Therefore, the study revealed that involving youth in intergenerational church ministry could help strengthen church community relationships. It could also be a more effective instrument for equipping youth to become active and involved church members now and in the future. Nonetheless, it is essential to continue promoting and supporting initiatives that facilitate and enhance such cooperation and address any obstacles that impede effective collaboration. Conclusion Intergenerational programs such as small group activities and blended worship are practical approaches for addressing the lack of harmony between the generations at the Dedham Seventh-day Adventist Church. This project sought, through special activities, to engage all ages and generations in caring, worshiping, learning, praying, and serving.
The Doctrine Of Forgiveness In The Light Of Biblical Hebrew And Greek Words
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Olsen Viggo
Published: June 2023

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An Investigation of the Concept of the Will as Found in the Writings of Ellen G. White
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Baldwin Dalton
Published: June 2023

Statement of the problem It is the purpose of this study to formulate a concept of the will, as derived from the writings of Mrs. Ellen G. White, that will enable more effective regulation of moral behavior, in self and in others. The problem will be divided into the following phases t (1) In what sense is man free? (2) What is the will? (3) How does the will function in the process of salvation? Importance of the study This study is not speculative. It has a practical end in view. It attempts to solve some of the problems that face the Seventh-day Adventist worker in his everyday service for God. It is hoped that the utilitarian approach does not distort the quality of the research. Every effort has been made to portray a theory that is consistent, logical, and inclusive, and one that will have as its first requirement usability. This study aims therefore to make some contribution to the handling of problems that confront the minister in counseling. This will be especially true in defining the responsibility of the individual. The sinner who misunderstands his responsibility often takes a load of guilt upon himself which is crushing in its effect. Another person, less sensitive, might explain away his misbehavior by citing his heredity and environment, and lightly insist that he is not responsible. In summary there are two concentrations of need for an understanding of the function of the will . First, every individual needs to know how the will is to be used in his own conversion and preparation for a place in the kingdom. Second, the minister needs a technical understanding of the theoretical concepts in order to do more effective counseling.
The Doctrine of the Personality of the Holy Spirit as Taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church Up to 1900
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Taylor Christy
Published: June 2023

Introduction The doctrine of the personality of the Holy Spirit has been given various interpretation by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its early pioneers, In considering the views of the leaders of this denomination, and the passing of time, a development of thought and understanding is observed, As far as this study has revealed, the development of this doctrine through its formative period has never been unified or analyzed. Purpose and Scope of the Study. It was the purpose of this study to discover the progression of the attitude of the Seventh-day Adventist Church toward the doctrine of the personality of the Holy Spirit, The scope of the study has included the origination of the ideas of the early Adventist pioneers which formed the foundation for this denomination. Consideration is given to the influence of these ideas as it effected the development of the doctrine under study. The doctrine is further traced through the time of the organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to the end of the year 1900. Importance of the Study It would seem that the success of any movement is dependent upon the unity of its members, yet the Seventh-day Adventist Church was active and successful for fifty years without unity on this doctrine. When such a disunity of thought has existed in a Christian organization regarding the Godhead, and the personality of its Members, a definite understanding is required. The securing of this understanding and the unity which now exists on the subject make the analysis of its development important.
An Investigation of the Concept of Perfectionism as Target in the Writings of Ellen G. White
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Bieber F. W.
Published: June 2023

This thesis provides an examination of the concept of Perfectionism in the writings of Ellen G. White. During her lifetime, the topic was hotly debated in many of the churches, which may have influenced her teaching.
KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL GURU DALAM MENYUSUN KRITERIA KETUNTASAN KURIKULUM 2013 MELALUI WORKSHOP
Authors: Lamser Manurung
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi profesional guru dalam menyusun kriteria ketuntasan minimal melalui workshop di          SMP Budi Murni 3 Medan, SMP Tri Sakti 1 Medan, SMP Nasrani 5 Medan, SMP HKBP Sidorame   pada tahun pelajaran 2019/2020. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian tindakan sekolah melalui 2 siklus, dimana masing-masing siklus memiliki tahap: (1) Perencanaan, (2) Pelaksanaan dan Pengamatan, (3) Evaluasi dan (4) Refleksi.Subyek dalam penelitian ini adalah berjumlah 30 orang guru yang mengajar di SMP Budi Murni 3 Medan, SMP Tri Sakti 1 Medan, SMP Nasrani 5 Medan, SMP HKBP Sidorame. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan teknik observasi, kesioner,wawancara dan studi dokumentasi.Teknik analisa data yang digunakan di dalam penelitian ini adalah  dengan menggunakan pehitungn persen jumlah guru yang sudah mampu menyusun KKM  Kurikulum 2013 dan yang belum mampu menyusun KKM  Kurikulum 2013. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1). Terdapat peningkatan jumlah guru yang mampu menyusun Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal dari 30 orang guru,baru 20. (66,67%) guru yang mampu menyusun KKM  Kurikulum 2013 pada siklus I kemudian meningkat pada siklus II menjadi 26 (86,67%) guru yang sudah mampu menyusun KKM  Kurikulum 2013; (2) Terdapat penurunan jumlah guru yang tidak mampu menyusun KKM  kurikulum 2013, dari 30 orang guru, terdapat 10 (33,33%) guru belum mampu menyusun KKM  Kurikulum 2013 pada siklus I kemudian pada siklus II terjadi penurunan jumlah guru yang belum mampu menyusun KKM  Kurikulum 2013 menjadi 4 (13,33%) guru yang belum mampu menyusun KKM  Kurikulum 2013 secara baik; (3) Kompetensi profesional guru dalam menyusun KKM  Kurikulum 2013 dapat ditingkatkan melalui workshop.
LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN ISLAM BAITUL HIKMAH (SEBUAH STUDI ANALISIS SEJARAH SOSIAL PENDIDIKAN ISLAM)
Authors: Haidir, Muhammad Hizbullah
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat perkembangan lembaga pendidikan Islam Baitul Hikmah dilihat dari analisis sejarah sosial pendidikan Islam. Sehingga dengan penelitian dapat terdeskripsikan perkembangan lembaga pendidikan Islam Baitul Hikmah dilihat dari analisis sejarah sosial, karena hal ini tidak dapat dipisahkan dengan sejarah sosial. Dan adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan penulis adalah metode penelitian dengan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan metode studi kepustakaan yaitu dengan cara menghimpun data dari berbagai sumber literatur dengan cara mengumpulkan berbagai referensi yang berkaitan penelitian tersebut baik yang berbentuk buku, jurnal, prosiding seminar nasional, dan artikel-artikel ilmiah, dan lain-lain. Sedangkan kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut: 1). Latar belakang didirikannya Baitul Hikmah di antaranya karena dorongan faktor internal dari keyakinan atas nilai ajaran agama Islam yang selalu mendorong pemeluknya untuk belajar dan menuntut ilmu dan ekstrenal yaitu mengimbangi lembaga Kristen, 2) Kegiatan-kegiatan yang dilakukan di Baitul Hikmah membawa dampak yang luar biasa bagi perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan, terutama kegiatan penerjemahan buku-buku berbahasa asing ke dalam buku bahasa Arab, sehingga memunculkan buku-buku pengetahuan dalam berbagai bidang yang telah diterjemahkan ke dalam bahasa Arab, yang dapat mempermudah masyarakat saat itu untuk mengkaji berbagai bidang ilmu yang dikehendakinya, 3) Aktifitas keilmuan pada masa Khalifah Al-Makmun (198-218 H/ 813-833 M) mencapai masa keemasan dalam sejarah kemajuan Islam, karena khalifah sendiri adalah seorang ulama besar,  dan juga ahli ilmu seperti ahli sastra, ahli kedokteran, dan ahli filsafat sehingga para ahli berperan aktif dalam berdiskusi dan berdebat.
PENGARUH KETERAMPILAN MEMBUAT VARIASI STIMULUS GURU TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN EKONOMI DI SMA YAPIM BIRU-BIRU
Authors: Nurjannah Meia Dania Br. Saragih, Herdi, Samio,
Published: June 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa besar Pengaruh Keterampilan Membuat Variasi Stimulus Guru Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran Ekonomi  Di SMA Yapim Biru-Biru. Jenis penelitian ini ialah metode penelitian kuantitatif. alat pengumpulan data berupa tes dan dokumentasi. Populasi dan sampel penelitian ini 86 orang siswa yang terdiri dari 3 kelas paralel. Teknis analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan uji regresi linider sederhana dengan menggunakan persamaan : Y = a + bX. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa koefisien antara variabel ketrampilan membuat variasi stimulus guru (X) dengan prestasi belajar siswa (Y) sebesar 0,357  dengan koefisien determinasi (r2) sebesar 0,127. Melalui uji persamaan regresi yang telah dilakukan ternyata diperoleh t hitung = 1,49 sedangkan nilai t tabel = 1,385. Oleh karena t hitung (1,49) > t tabel (1,385), hal ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara ketrampilan membuat variasi stimulus guru terhadap hasil belajar ekonomi siswa dengan bentuk hubungan linier dan prediktif melalui garis regresi Ŷ = 8,06 + 0,14X.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR EKONOMI
Authors: Dinda Suci Tamimi, Cita Ayni Putri Silalahi
Published: June 2023

Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, bukanlah merupakan kegiatan yang terjadi begitu saja, akan tetapi  selalu ada faktor yang mendorong individu untuk berbuat guna mencapai tujuan. Faktor yang mendorong individu untuk berbuat guna memenuhi  tujuannya  tersebut disebut  dengan motivasi. Motivasi akan timbul jika manusia menyadari akan kebutuhannya, sehingga manusia akan berusaha untuk memenuhi kebutuhan tersebut. Menurut Gerungan (2013:56) ada beraneka macam kebutuhan manusia yang selalu ingin dipenuhi. Salah satu kebutuhan manusia tersebut diantaranya adalah kebutuhan akan pendidikan dan pengajaran. Proses pendidikan dan pengajaran tidak pandang bulu dan  dijalani oleh semua usia, baik yang tua apalagi yang muda. SMA Muhammadiyah 7 Serbelawan  sebagai  salah satu lembaga pendidikan formal dengan para guru sebagai pendidik mempunyai peranan yang sangat  penting  dalam memberikan bimbingan belajar di sekolah kepada  anak  didik.  Dengan belajar di sekolah, secara sadar atau tidak anak mempunyai suatu tujuan guna memenuhi kebutuhannya yakni kebutuhan untuk memperoleh hasil belajar yang baik sebagaimana yang diinginkannya. Dalam setiap aktititas anak-anak untuk  memenuhi kebutuhan tersebut sudah barang tentu tidak terlepas dari berbagai faktor pendorong (motivasi) guna mencapai  tujuan tersebut. Rumusan masalah  dalam penelitian  ini adalah : "Apakah ada pengaruh  antara  motivasi berprestasi dengan hasil belajar ekonomi pada siswa kelas XI SMA Muhammadiyah 7 Serbelawan TA. 2021/2022", dengan rumusan hipotesis : "Apakah ada pengaruh motivasi berprestasi dengan hasil belajar ekonomi pada siswa kelas XI SMA Muhammadiyah 7 Serbelawan TA. 2021/2022". Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas XI SMA Muhammadiyah 7 Serbelawan yang berjumlah 116 orang yang terdiri dari 3 lokal, dengan pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara acak terstruktur, yaitu seluruh siswa kelas XI IPS yang berjumlah 40 orang siswa. Dari hasil analisa data menggunakan uji parsial (uji t) diperoleh besarnya nilai t(hitung) sebesar 3,19 dan besarnya nilai t(tabel) dk (40-2) = 38 pada  a = 0,05 yaitu 1,390. Hal ini bermakna bahwa persamaan regresi Ŷ = 68,03 + 4,91X adalah berarti. Dengan demikian dari hipotesis yang dirumuskan, maka hipotesis yang diterima adalah Hipotesis alternative (Ha) yaitu : Ada pengaruh antara Motivasi berprestasi (X) terhadap Hasil Belajar (Y) diterima kebenarannya, sebab nilai t(hitung) > dari nilai  t(tabel) atau 3,19 > 1,390 dengan memberikan sumbangan efektif sebesar 12,60%.
Program Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) Sebagai Transportasi Material Di Workshop Furnitur Dengan Kendali Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Widiyanto Wahyu , Purwanto Agung Ari
Published: June 2023

Politeknik Industri Furnitur dan Pengolahan Kayu Kendal diharapkan memiliki workshop furnitur yang menjadi smart factory. Untuk mencapai workshop yang smart factory, maka perlu adanya penunjang – penunjang seperti automatic guided vehicle (AGV) dengan kendali pintar yaitu menggunakan kendali fuzzy logic pada gerakan beloknya. Pada membership fungtion input fuzzy terdiri dari 5 fungsi segitiga dengan yang memiliki derajat keanggotaan. Secara software, program diuji dengan nilai error random yang diberikan pada input controller dan menghasilkan nilai yang PWMR dan PWMR yang sesuai yaitu pada nilai error bernilai antara 0 sampai 128 menghasilkan nilai PWMR bernilai 128 dikurangi nilai output dan nilai PWML bernilai 128 ditambah nilai output.