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ADVANCEMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPROACHES AGAINST BORER COMPLEX IN SACCHARUM SPP
Authors: R N Udavant , Rani Ritu , Kathula Vishnu Priya
Published: May 2024

Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.), a perennial grass, is widely grown as a vegetatively propagated crop in the tropics and sub-tropics of the world. It generates 40% of the globe's bio-fuel output as well as about 80% of the saccharin demands. By introducing the E20 program, India's new biofuel policy also emphasizes the manufacturing of biofuels. The 10% ethanol mix in fossil fuels under the Government of India's E10 initiative was successfully finished in March 2022. (ESY 2021-22). According to government estimates, a successful E20 program may reduce import costs by 30,000 crore rupees. Each year, a variety of factors impact cane and sugar output. One of the many biotic and abiotic constraints limiting sugarcane output is insect pests, which cause more than 10% of crop losses globally [6]. The primary biotic agents of this loss in subtropical and tropical regions are top shoot borer (Scirpophaga excerptalis), stalk borer (Chilo infuscatellus Snellen), internode borer (Chilo sacchariphagus indicus). Borers' immediate effects include dead hearts, poor tillering, tunneling of leaves and stalks, stalk breaking, side shoots, and roots; they also cause cane weight loss, eye bud sprouting, and poor juice quality, all of which contribute to output losses. The invasion of opportunistic microorganisms like Fusarium moniliformae [Went] & Colletotrichum falcatum [Sheldon] through the holes of borers is what causes indirect harm. The expense of agriculture is greatly increased by the chemical and biological treatment of these pests. The most effective and affordable pest management strategy is the creation of resistant cultivars. Specifically, interspecific hybridization between Saccharum officinarum, which has a high sugar content, and Saccharum spontaneum L., which includes resistance genes, is the principal method used to generate standard sugarcane cultivars. The transmission of undesirable characteristics together with beneficial features results from this strategy of rearranging the DNA of both parents. To solve this issue, much backcrossing is needed, which is quite challenging and time-consuming. Additionally, at a certain point, crop output and quality can only be increased by using cutting-edge technologies with diverse tissue culture techniques and genetic engineering owing to sugarcane's limited genetic diversity and complex genomic structure. Transgenic technology has a tremendous potential to create borer resistance with the aid of many transformation procedures such as biolistics, electroporation, agrobacterium-mediated, and genome editing tools. The present genomics efforts that are illuminating the structure, function, and interactions of sugarcane genes have the potential to transform crop development initiatives and might prove helpful in breeding superior varieties with desired traits like insect resistance
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF COW DUNG MICROFLORA AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS OF CITRUS LIMON BIO-ENZYME
Authors: R Krishnaveni , I Sathya , S Ameera , K Arthi , S Janaranjani
Published: May 2024

Cow manure act as a good fertilizer. It contain more nutrients beneficial microbes. It supports growth useful microbes. When it was mixed with soil it improve the soil and maintain moisture. The present studies carried out isolation of cow dung microflora and its antimicrobial properties against bio enzyme citrus limon. The bacterium like shigella species 23mm inhibition and proteous species17 mm inhibition against citrus limon
GENETIC ENGINEERING OF INSECTS AND THEIR APPLICATION
Authors: Ray Sabyasachi , Banerjee Dr. A.
Published: May 2024

Genetic engineering or genetic modification is the applied biotechnology where the entire or some part of the DNA makeup of an organism has been changed in the laboratory using different techniques. The foremost recombinant DNA molecule was synthesized by Paul Berg in 1972, where he combined the DNA molecule from the monkey virus SV40 with the lambda virus. Era of biotechnology was begun in 1973 with the creation of functional bacterial plasmid as the experimental result of Cohen and Boyer under in-vitro condition (Cohen et al., 1973). In 1980s for biotechnological uses first GM insect was created (Marx, 1987). Evolution of applied biotechnology has been occurred during last thirty years, in 2009 Food and Drug Administration first approved a factor present in goat milk which prevents clotting, that was first approved pharmaceutical produced by a GM animal (Pollack,2009). Considering the molecular complexity, the GM insect occurred between the pharmaceuticals providing GM animals and GM crops. Before applying of rDNA technology several scientists applied sterile insect technique for managing worst screwworm fly in southern US during 1950-60s (Bushland et al., 1955). Genetic manipulation in insects are carried out by mutagenesis or more precisely can be said that, through transgenesis or cis- genesis with an aim of fulfilling different purposes like food production, oil manufacture, tackling health issues and managing the harmful organism through biotechnology. Trans- genesis in genetically modified insects is carried out by insertion of one or more than one external sequences of DNA particle extracted from foreign organism in to the target insect. The reasons behind the production of GM insects are managing the agriculturally important insect pests, maintaining quality of produce, managing environmental issues and issues concerned with human health and reduction of adverse effect of synthetic pesticides used in pest management systems. GM insects are developed for achieving the goal for managing the insect vectors of human diseases like malaria and dengue fever. It is well proven that modification of insects and other arthropods in the genetic level can be effective strategy for studying the development and evolution at molecular level (Horn and Wimmer, 2000). These genetic modification strategies can be considered as the effective tool for solving several agricultural and health issues which is caused by certain insect. The insects can be altered in the genetic level with suitable desired traits and released in the nature cautiously (Irvin et al., 2004). Utilization of transgenic insects offers a new way to combat the vector insects responsible for spreading human diseases and crop losses due to insect pest. Though the risk assessment and acceptance of the risks associated with the GM insects compared to the potential gain is the main determining factor in the way of developing GM insects
ROLE OF ACTINOMYCETES IN DISEASE CONTROL IN AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE CROPS
Authors: Kannan R. , Moorthy T. Seenivasa
Published: May 2024

Actinomycetes as a suitable biofertilizer and biocontrol agent in Agriculture and Horticulture crops compare to other microbes because laboratory to field transfer easily and good self-life under different biotic and abiotic factors. The prokaryotes with the highest commercial and biotechnological value are actinomycetes. Streptomyces spp., a genus of actinomycetes, are widely employed for the manufacturing of antibiotics and agrochemicals as well as biological control agents against fungal phytopathogens such Pythium ultimum, Fusarium oxysporum, Sclerotinia homeocarpa, and Phytophthora fragariae that cause soil-borne diseases. Streptomyces coelicolor HHFA2 strain is responsible for preventing bacterial rot in onions. Streptomyces, Amycolatopsis, Micromonospora, Frankia, and Nocardia actinobacterial strains have been shown to effectively reduce soil-borne diseases while assisting host plants in mobilizing and acquiring macro- and micronutrients. Testing was done on isolates of Actinoplanes philippinensis, Actinoplanes missouriensis, and Streptomyces clavuligerus against Drosophila melanogaster. Synthetic pesticides are widely used, which has resulted in the emergence of pathogens and insect pests that are resistant to them, environmental pollution, contamination of groundwater, and an overall ecological imbalance
FUTURE PERSPECTIVE OF NANOPARTICLE BASED BIOFERTILIZERS AND DISEASE CONTROL AGENT
Authors: Kannan R. , Dhivya V.
Published: May 2024

Agriculture and Horticulture cultivable land over usage of chemical fertilizer for soil application and then foliar spray for control of dumping pathogen such as pesticide, insecticide, fungicide, herbicide and bacteriacide. This point of view to development sustainable cultivable ecosystem and Nanoparticles based bioagent to agriculture input preparation emerging as promising alternative. Nanoparticle based agriculture fertilizers and pesticide, insecticide, fungicide, herbicide and bactericide support ecofriently nature and reduce transport cost with labour and chemical fertilizer cost. The agriculture and horticulture farming farmers facing lot of problems, farmers urgent require advance technology like nanoparticle based macro, micro nutrients and disease management agents (low cost with feasibility)
The Effect of Problem Based Learning Model on Mathematics Learning Outcomes of Class VIII Students at SMP Negeri 10 Bengkulu City
Authors: Irka Aina Novita
Published: May 2024

Learning outcomes was the accomplishments of educational purpose for students who take part in the teaching and process of learning, student outcomes of learning are fundamentally behavioral changes brought about by learning. According to the findings, it was discovered that the outcomes of learning in mathematics of Class VIII students of SMPN 10 Kota Bengkulu for the 2022/2023 academic year were still low. So that the effort that can be made to increase student outcomes of learning in mathematics is to apply problem based learning learning models. This research purpose to see whether the the outcomes of learning in mathematics of students who study using the problem-based learning model in class VIII SMP Negeri 10 Kota Bengkulu was more good than the outcomes of learning by students using learning in conventional models.This research type was a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent posttest only control group design. The selection for sample was conducted using technique by simple random sampling, so that class VIIID was selected as the class for experimental and class VIIC as the class for control. The instruments in research were in consist of quizzes and final tests outcomes of learning in the form of essays. According on the research data analysis results at the real level α = 0.05 using the t test obtained P-value = 0.018, that means that P-value < ???? so reject H0. This shows that the outcomes of learning by students in mathematics who study using the model of problem-based learning are more good than students who study using learning in models of conventional in class VIII SMPN 10 Kota Bengkulu.
Problems of the Merdeka Curriculum Policy in Efforts to Improve the Academic Quality of Students at SMPN
Authors: Bahri Syaiful , Yanto Murni , Pratiwi Dinar Putri
Published: May 2024

An educational concept known as the Independent Curriculum allows schools more latitude in creating curriculum that meet the requirements of their communities. The goal of this policy is to raise the academic caliber of SMPN students, however there are several obstacles in the way of its execution. Information gathered and acquired by library research. This article analyzes a few of the major obstacles encountered while attempting to raise SMPN students' academic standards. The issues with the autonomous curriculum policy in attempts to raise SMPN students' academic standards are the research's results. These challenges involve differences in quality between schools, difficulties in maintaining consistent educational standards, the readiness of teachers and stakeholders, as well as the need for proper evaluation and monitoring. appropriate. Apart from that, the involvement of parents and other stakeholders as well as an emphasis on local skills are also important aspects in overcoming these problems. This article provides a holistic picture of the condition of the Merdeka Curriculum in the context of efforts to improve academic quality in junior secondary schools, with the hope of contributing to further understanding of the dynamics and improvement of educational policies at the junior secondary school level.
Morphology, Crystallinity and Thermal Properties of Nanocrystalline Cellulose Isolated of Sisal Fiber by Acid Hydrolysis-Ultrasonication
Authors: Ferriawan Yudhanto  , Venditias Yudha  , Mohd Ridzuan Mohd Jamir  , Indran Suyambulingam  , Pinar Terzioglu  , Sudarisman
Published: May 2024

Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) from natural Agave sisalana (Sisal) fibers were isolated using a combination of chemical and mechanical processes. The chemical treatment begins with soaking the fiber in a sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution with a concentration of 5 wt.% at a temperature of 90°C for 60 minutes. Then following by bleaching (fiber refining) using a hydrogen peroxide solution (H2O2) with a concentration of 3 wt.% (weight), at a temperature of 60°C, and pH of 10 for 30 minutes. It aims to eliminate the presence of hemicellulose and lignin contained in the fiber. Fibrillation Micro into nano Sisal fibers using sulfuric acid (hydrolysis process). Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) with 55 wt.% at temperature 60°C for 30 minutes produced NCC with a diameter of 5±1 nm (D) and a length of 260±10 nm (L), as seen using a TEM (transmission electron microscope). The web-like network structured shape of NCC results in a high aspect ratio (L/D) value is 52. The acid hydrolysis-ultrasonication process produced a high crystallinity index of 78.82% through the XRD (x-ray diffraction) test. The crystallinity and aspect ratio of NCC show that Sisal fiber is a suitable material as a filler for bio-nanocomposite materials. The maximum temperature (Tmax) of NCC decreased by 10°C due to sulfate ions attached to the cellulose structure, causing the thermal stability to drop from 348°C to 338°C.
Enhanced Breakdown Voltage of AlGaN/GaN MISHEMT using GaN Buffer with Carbon-Doping on Silicon for Power Device
Authors: Naeemul Islam  , Mohamed Fauzi Packeer Mohamed  , Siti Fatimah Abd Rahman  , Mohd Syamsul  , Hiroshi Kawarada  , Alhan Farhanah Abd Rahim
Published: May 2024

In recent years, Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based metal-insulator-semiconductor high-electron-mobility transistors (MISHEMTs) have attracted interest in high-power and high-frequency applications. The breakdown mechanism in E-mode GaN MISHEMTs with carbon doping in the GaN buffer grown on a Silicon (Si) substrate (Sub) was investigated using technology computer-aided design simulations. Results showed that GaN MISHEMTs without Si Sub had a breakdown voltage (BV) of 600 V. However, after adding Si Sub to the GaN buffer layer, the electric field (EF) increased, creating a vertical breakdown through the total buffer thickness, therefore, BV was reduced to around 240 V. On the other hand, BV is increased to approximately >1100 V, and the Electric field is reduced after employing a carbon deep acceptor with the proper doping concentration in this device. The GaN MISHEMTs with Si Sub is presented as threshold voltage +1.5 V with transconductance of 700 mS/mm, which is an excellent result compared to GaN MISHEMTs without Si Sub. Eventually, the study device depicted higher BV performance compared to other C-doped GaN HEMT devices. This suggests that the designed GaN MISHEMTs device could effectively be used in power semiconductor devices with optimum performance.
Healing Process Affected by Morphology of PCL/Epoxy Blends
Authors: Ammar Emad Al-kawaz  , Ahmed Fadhil Hamzah  , Nabeel Hasan Al-Mutairi  , Ban Jawad Kadhim  , Yasir Ammar  , Ali Yahya
Published: May 2024

In this study, a blend of epoxy and polycaprolactone (PCL) was prepared to investigate its ‎properties. Different weight percentages of thermoplastic PCL (0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 wt%) were ‎combined with epoxy coatings. The final morphology revealed PCL scattered as spherical ‎particles within the epoxy phase, which was functioning as a continuous matrix. The coating ‎showed toughness and rigidity when it had fully cured. The PCL phase had a special behavior ‎when heated, called "bleeding," in which it filled any open surfaces of its own volition. By ‎using molten PCL to fill in cracks, this property can be used for self-healing applications. The ‎self-healing efficacy of blends with different PCL contents was assessed. The self-healing ‎efficacy of the various mixes was determined by dividing the width of the self-healed crack by ‎the width of the original crack. The results showed that the highest thermal-mending efficiencies, ‎reaching 100%, were achieved with a PCL/epoxy blend containing co-continuous phases, ‎specifically at a 1 wt.% PCL content. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) analysis indicated that ‎there was physical interaction between the epoxy and PCL phases, but no chemical bonding ‎occurred between them.‎
Effect of Electrospinning Parameters on the Morphological and Thermal Properties of ABS/ENR Electrospun Fibres
Authors: Mahathir Mohamed  , Abu Bakar Sulong  , Rosiah Rohani  , Mohammad Iqbal Shueb  , Mohd Sofian Alias  , Mohd Hamzah Harun
Published: May 2024

The electrospun of the Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) blend with epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) is fabricated using the electrospinning technique. Research shows that ABS/ENR electrospun fibres have not been studied. The effects of electrospinning parameters were investigated to determine a significant effect on the microstructure, surface roughness, fibre diameter, and fibre distribution of the electrospun membranes. Sample preparation is made straightforwardly by dissolving ABS and ENR in acetone solvent using a magnetic stirrer. In this research, there are two solution parameters being studied: the ABS/ENR solution concentration (15 to 25 wt.%) and the ratio of ENR (100:0, 70:30, 50:50). Meanwhile, process parameters that are being studied are applied voltage (15 kV to 30 kV) and distance from syringe tip to collector (5cm to 15cm). FTIR results showed that hydrogen bond interaction occurs between ABS and ENR. According to the SEM images, micrometre and sub-micrometre fibres with a smooth surface and bead formation were produced at a concentration of 25%, a ratio of 70:30, a voltage of 30kV, and a distance of 15cm. The diameter of electrospun fibres increases with increasing solution concentration, ranging from 400 nm to 4.5 µm. The diameter of the electrospun fibres decreased with the addition of ENR, increasing voltage, and tip-to-collector distance. TGA results showed that ABS/ENR blends gave higher degradation temperature (393.7°C) than pure ABS (368.8°C), which enhanced thermal stability.
Quality of Carbon Emissions Disclosure on Corporate Sustainability Report Gojek Period 2020 and Goto Period 2021 – 2022
Authors: Komala Felicia , Meiden Carmel
Published: May 2024

The high level of air pollution which is increasing from year to year causes air quality to decline. One of the causes of the increase in air is the growth in the number of motorized vehicles which causes an increase in the amount of emissions released in the form of Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydrocarbons (HC), Nitrogen Oxide (NO). This shows that climate change is occurring. Climate change is one of the environmental problems that is currently of concern to stakeholders. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a non-profit organization that operates focused on addressing environmental issues. CDP works by publishing information sheets which are useful as a guide for companies to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the company's business activities. The company publishes a sustainability report which reveals carbon emissions. GoTo is a merger between Gojek and Tokopedia where in 2020 Gojek published a sustainability report. Scoring of carbon emission disclosures both quantitatively and qualitatively was carried out in this research. During the 2020-2021 period, the highest level of suitability and quality of disclosure was obtained by GoTo. Quantitatively, the climate change category has high disclosure quality. Qualitatively, the GHG emissions calculation category has the highest disclosure quality.
Desafiando as Publicações Predatórias: A Busca por Evidências Confiáveis para a Prática em Saúde
Authors: Ramalho Andre
Published: May 2024

O artigo aborda o impacto negativo das publicações predatórias na saúde, destacando a deterioração da qualidade científica e o risco para a prática médica baseada em evidências. Discute a exploração do sistema "publish or perish", a falta de revisão por pares adequada, e propõe a educação contínua e colaboração entre instituições para promover práticas editoriais éticas e combater a desinformação científica.
Determinación de las características sociodemográficas y epidemiológicas asociadas a los adultos mayores con dislipidemia y sin dislipidemia en un establecimiento de Salud - El Oro – Ecuador. 2021
Authors: Solis Castro Maria Edith , Alvarado Espinoza Teresa María , Cerezo Leal Betzaida Salomet , Pesantez Fredis Franco
Published: May 2024

En los seres humanos se presentan alteraciones durante el desarrollo normal de su evolución, una de ellas es la dislipidemia que están asociadas con el entorno, alimentación y condición de vida que constituyen factores de riesgo de varias enfermedades especialmente del sistema cardiovascular. La presente investigación es determinar las características sociodemográficas y epidemiológicas asociadas a los adultos mayores con y sin dislipidemia en un establecimiento de Salud - El Oro – Ecuador. 2021. El actual estudio corresponde a una exploración de tipo observacional y descriptiva, con diseño de corte transversal, se aplicó un muestreo probabilístico aleatorio simple, para la población de 121 pacientes que acudieron a consulta externa del dispensario, una vez obtenidos los datos se procedió a la codificación y validez de congruencia, y luego los datos son transferidos al programa Stata versión 17.0 para el análisis respectivo. Dentro de los resultados se evidencia a la edad de 71 a más años y la hipertensión arterial se asociaron significativamente con valores elevados de LDL, el sexo masculino y la condición laboral con bono se asociaron significativamente con niveles altos de triglicéridos y HDL (p<0,05).  Al incluir las variables de interés en el modelo multivariado no se evidenciaron cambios, sin embargo, los pacientes con dislipidemia tienen 10% posibilidad de tener hipertensión arterial. [RPa 1,10 (IC95%: 1,01 - 1,21]. Siendo necesario la aplicación de modelos guías orientados a la alimentación y del entorno de los adultos mayores para mejor su estilo de vida.
Lessons Learned from the Greek Economic Crisis and the Changes in Organizational Behavior, Focusing on Motivation and Leadership Issues. The Case of Greek Structural Design Engineers
Authors: Xanthakis Georgios
Published: May 2024

The modern business operates in an ever-changing environment that is strongly influenced by technological, political, social, economic, and scientific issues. Their future and success are based on their ability to manage properly and to develop their human resources. Because of the economic crisis that started on 2008 the work environment worldwide changed in a great number of organizations. This sudden change of organization generated new topics in the field of organizations. Leadership and motivation in the workplace are two of them. The current work paper focuses on the in-depth analysis of a small group of employees (qualitative research) in a workplace with a strong influence from the Greek economic crisis.  In the first part is presented the social and working face of Greece, the timeline of Greek crisis and its consequences. Empirical research conducted within the changing environment, its results, conclusions, and recommendations complete the current paper. The outcome highlights the need of efficient leadership, communication, and intrinsic motivation within the economic crisis environment.
Understanding Perceptions of Undergraduate Students on Academic Plagiarism
Authors: Kalicharan Leanna
Published: May 2024

Plagiarism, as a type of academic misconduct, is a significant issue in higher education institutions and is described as the spreading of moral panic in academics. Prompted by concerns with the frequency of plagiarism, this investigation examined undergraduate students' perceptions of academic misconduct, forms of plagiarism, and the underlying causes of plagiarism among first- and second-year biology and chemistry majors at the University of Guyana, Turkeyen campus in 2018. The paper also presents students’ recommendations on how to best address the issue in the program. Although the findings of this study cannot be generalised, it was found that more than 90% of students who participated were acquainted with the interpretation of the terms academic misconduct and plagiarism but still plagiarized. Interestingly, the most prevalent form of plagiarism was found to be substituting the author's words with synonyms while maintaining the overall organization and meaning of the original work, and the most common cause of plagiarism was determined to be heavy assessment workload. According to this survey, students favoured penalties over grade loss when it came to avoiding plagiarism. Ultimately, the results reveal how conscious students are of academic integrity and strategies that could lower the quantity of plagiarism cases at the institution.
Embolization for Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: A Mono-Centric Retrospective Study
Authors: Habouchi Amine , Hail Kamel , Benyahia Radia , Benghanem Lounas , Mazouzi Chahira , Nemmar Rachid
Published: May 2024

Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is a chronic condition characterized by chronic pelvic pain, often associated with pelvic varicose veins. Endovascular embolization has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment option for PCS, but there is limited data on its long-term efficacy and safety. In this retrospective study, we analyze the outcomes of embolization procedures performed for PCS at our institution over a specified period. Patient selection, procedural techniques, and clinical outcomes are evaluated, with a focus on pain relief, quality of life improvements, and incidence of complications. Our findings provide valuable insights into the role of embolization in the management of PCS and contribute to the existing literature on this topic.
Angular Pregnancy, a Rare Entity of Ectopic Pregnancy
Authors: Benghanem Lounas , Fezani Thanina , Faïd Lydia , Haïl Kamel , Benyahia Radia , Habouchi Amine , Mazouzi Chahira
Published: May 2024

The angular extra uterine pregnancy is a particular pathology because of its clinical presentation, its diagnosis and its management, with an increased risk of rupture. We report a case of ovarian extra uterine pregnancy managed laparoscopically.
When Prolapse Becomes a Surgical Emergency!
Authors: Benghanem Lounas , Faïd Lydia , Benslimane Sabrina , Haïl Kamel , Benyahia Radia , Mazouzi Chahira , Habouchi Amine
Published: May 2024

It is accepted by all, patients and doctors alike, that prolapse is not an emergency and that it can wait. No one dies from prolapse, but what about the repercussions on the upper urinary tract and the risk of renal failure, which is moreover bilateral?In this article, we report a clinical case of operated genital prolapse complicated by renal failure.
Erdheim Chester Histiocytosis: About a New Case Reveled after Ten Years History of Diabetes Insipidus
Authors: Habouchi Amine , Mezoued Mouna Meriem , Kassa Reda , Hail Kamel , Benyahia Radia , Benghanem Lounas , Mazouzi Chahira , Nemmar Rachid
Published: May 2024

Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD) is a rare form of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by the proliferation of lipid-rich histiocytes and foam-like tissue cells. Here, we present a case report of a 31-year-old male patient with ECD who initially presented with nonspecific symptoms including diabetes insipidus. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis, showing typical histological features of ECD. Treatment with Anakinra and corticosteroids led to significant improvement in symptoms. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive literature review summarizing the clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and treatment options for ECD. This case highlights the importance of considering ECD in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with multisystem involvement and underscores the challenges in managing this rare disease.
A Glimpse into the Future: Examining University of Dhaka Undergraduates Perception of the Hospitality Industry for Future Career
Authors: Akter Moriom , Gafur Israt , Al Hossien Md.
Published: May 2024

The main objective of this study is to acknowledge the perceptions of undergraduates on pursuing a career in the Hospitality Industry. The service industry such as hospitality industry of Bangladesh is a significant sector contributing to the economic development and have seen flourishing prosperity in recent years. The success of hospitality industries and their prestigious brand image have encouraged youth generation specially undergraduates to pursue their future career in Hospitality industry. This study basically identifies twenty variables associated with the influencing factors that may instigate undergraduates to pursue the Hospitality industry as their career choice. By a systematic analysis of twenty independent variables result shows that, six variables are statistically arrived at 1% significant level that means have significant influence on undergraduates’ perception and another eight variables are estimated as 5% of significant level. This implies that ensuring high Salary, brand names of the company, Job security, diversified working opportunity, and proper replacement polices each of the variables is positively influencing undergraduate’s preference in career choice in hospitality industry. This study concludes with few practical implications that have been extracted in the light of empirical findings to influence undergraduates’ perceptions positively towards hospitality industry.
Deep Learning Models for Classification of Lung Diseases
Authors: Javid Mazhar , Xie Hongwei
Published: May 2024

This thesis focuses on the importance of early detection in lung cancer through the use of medical imaging techniques and deep learning models. The current practice of examining nodules larger than 7 mm can delay detection and allow cancerous nodules to grow undetected. The project aims to detect nodules as small as 3 mm to improve the chances of early cancer identification. The use of constrained volume datasets and transfer learning techniques addresses the scarcity of medical data, and deep neural networks are employed for classification and segmentation tasks. Despite the limited dataset, the results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed models. Class activation maps and segmentation techniques enhance accuracy and provide insights into the most critical areas for diagnosis. This research contributes to the understanding of lung disease diagnosis and highlights the potential of deep learning in medical imaging.
Bio-Arang Briket Dari Limbah Sekam Padi Melaui Olah Latih Kelompok Tani Eccengnge’
Authors: ASFAR ANDI MUHAMAD IQBAL AKBAR , Asfar Andi Muhammad Irfan Taufan , Ridwan Ridwan , DAMAYANTI JEANNE DEWI , Mukhsen Muhammad Iqbal , Budianto Eko
Published: May 2024

Permasalahan akan biomassa khususnya sekam padi masih menjadi persoalan penting untuk dipecahkan khususnya ketika panen tiba yang dapat menghasilkan tumpukan sekam padi pada tempat-tempat penggilingan padi. Sekam padi yang dianggap limbah hanya dibiarkan menumpuk atau dibakar yang tentunya memiliki dampak lain terkait lingkungan akibat asap yang ditimbulkan serta merusak ekosistem lingkungan sungai akibat adanya pembuangan sekam padi pada aliran sungai. Tujuan pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan pelatihan sekaligus mengajak Kelompok Tani Eccengnge’ Desa Maggenrang Kabupaten Bone Sulawesi Selatan mengubah sekam padi menjadi bio-arang briket yang mudah direplikasi. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dengan tiga tahapan yaitu Sosialisasi, Pelatihan dan Pendampingan. Hasil olah latih Kelompok Tani menunjukkan peningkatan keterampilan yang signifikan dimana hasil evaluasi observational sheet menunjukkan keaktifan mencapai 95% dimana Kelompok Tani Eccengnge’ sangat aktif, mengetahui formulasi bahan dan antusias melaksanakan pelatihan pembuatan bio-arang briket dari biomassa sekam padi.
Edukasi Penggunaan QRIS Untuk Mempercepat Pembayaran Pada Kedai Es Ncang Om
Authors: Prakoso Fajar Adi , Hayya Afina Fadhillah , Larasati Anisa , Kurniati Dede , F Trie Rezeki
Published: May 2024

Perubahan bisnis yang meluas mempengaruhi perilaku konsumen dalam menggunakan pembayaran yang dapat digunakan secara mudah dan cepat. Pelaku usaha cenderung tidak siap dengan perubahan itu dan tidak responsif mengikuti perubahan yang berdampak pada menurunnya daya saing. Salah satu trend dewasa ini adalah penggunan uang elektronik berbasis server menjadi salah satu sistem pembayaran non- tunai yang sangat popular. Bank Indonesia sebagai pengatur sistem pembayaran mengeluarkan sebuah sistem pembayaran berupa QRIS (QR Code Indonesia Standard). Penggunan QRIS digunakan untuk menstandarisasi seluruh aplikasi e -wallet yang menggunakan sistem QR Code untuk melakukan transaksi pembayaran. Pendampingan usaha ini mengkaji bagaimana penerapan QRIS pada UMKM Kedai Es Ncang di Ciputat, Kota Tangerang Selatan untuk membantu mengatasi kendala dalam proses pembayarannya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah wawancara dan studi literatur. Dengan edukasi ini mengindikasikan bahwa QRIS mempunyai manfaat bagi UMKM untuk mempercepat proses transaksi sehingga lebih efektif dan efisien.
Optimization of Social Media for Advertising Brown Sugar Products in Jelatang Village, Hulu Sungai Selatan
Authors: Anwar Hairul , Novyanti Rika , Haryanto Rudy , Wahyu Wardhana Muhammad , Jannatin Naimah Rahmatul
Published: May 2024

The digital era  is an inevitability that must be faced by business people. Changes in spending patterns of the wider community to digital markets force UMKM  to continue to adapt. Even so, there are several challenges for UMKM to digitize products. The first challenge, which is also the main challenge, comes from digital literacy. Coupled with the number of Human Resources (HR) who have not been able to adapt to online requests that require quick responses. In fact, the key to  do  online selling  is a fast response coupled with fast production of goods too. Within community service in the form of optimizing social media for advertising brown sugar products in Jelatang Village, Hulu Sungai Selatan, it is hoped that UMKM who have been familiar with online sales can be more optimizing their social media so that productivity and opportunities from the market are better.
متطلبات استثمار الذكاء الاصطناعي في الموارد التعليمية المفتوحة للتعليم العالي: CHATGPT أنموذجا
Authors: عقون عبد الحق , عبادة شهرزاد
Published: May 2024

تهدف الدراسة إلى تسليط الضوء على المقومات المؤسسة للاستخدام الناجع لCHATGPT في مجال الموارد التعليمية المفتوحة؛ نظرا لكون الأول ثمرة طفرة الذكاء الاصطناعي و نماذجه اللغوية الكبيرة LLM، و لكون الموارد التعليمية المفتوحة رافدًا من روافد التعليم الجامعي واتجاها عالميًا يدعم العملية التعليمية، و قد تم من خلال المعالجة النظرية بهده الورقة البحثية التوصل إلى وقوف الذكاء الاصطناعي على إمكانيات هائلة تسمح باستخدامه كموارد تعليمية مفتوحة على أشكال مختلفة، علاوة على ذلك، فإن استثمار الذكاء الاصطناعي كموارد تعليمية مفتوحة للتعليم العالي، وعلى وجه الخصوص CHATGPT يقف على متطلبات تقنية متمثلة في الاشتراك بـ APi الخاص بالشركة المنتجة وتوفير واجهة برمجية مناسبة ومخصصة وفق أهداف المؤسسة الجامعية وسياستها والخدمات المرجوة من استغلال CHATGPT، كما تتبع ذلك متطلبات مالية متمثلة في النفقات التشغيلية ونفقات الاشتراك المذكور، إضافة لمتطلبات قانونية تتبلور في التراخيص والملكية الفكرية لتطبيق CHATGPT على ضوء الأذونات التي وفقها يتم ترخيص استخدام الموارد التعليمية المفتوحة، علاوة على متطلبات بشرية تتبلور في الكوادر المؤطرة والمرافقة لهذا الاستثمار عبر مختلف مراحله.
ՊԵՏՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԳԼԽԻ ՍԱՀՄԱՆԱԴՐԱԿԱՆ ՊԱՏԱՍԽԱՆԱՏՎՈՒԹՅԱՆ ՀԻՄՆԱՀԱՐՑԵՐԸ ՍԱՀՄԱՆԱԴՐԱԿԱՆ ԲԱՐԵՓՈԽՈՒՄՆԵՐԻ ՀԱՄԱՏԵՔՍՏՈՒՄ
Authors: HARUTYUNYAN HERBERT
Published: May 2024

The work is dedicated to the powers of the President of the Republic of Armenia and issues of constitutional responsibility in the context of the 2015 constitutional amendments. Historical and comparative legal analysis presents the evolution of the constitutional institution of the president in the Republic of Armenia, examines the demands presented to the presidential candidate, the powers of the head of the state and the structures of their implementation according to the Constitution adopted in 1995, then the constitutional amendments of 2005 and 2015. The issues of positive and negative constitutional responsibility of the presidents of RA and other states, the grounds and procedure for the dismissal of the president are also a subject of study. It is noted that it is a primary task for the President of the Republic of Armenia to observe the observance of the Constitution, as this duty derives from the constitutional position of the head of the state. The head of state is the highest official who carries out the highest representation of the state both in domestic and international relations. ensures the continuity of state institutions, acts as the guarantor of the constitutional order, integrity and independence of the state. The analysis of the international constitutional practice proves that the head of the state can occupy a different place in the system of state power. In a number of countries, the institution of the head of state is not provided in any branch of the state power, or it is provided in the legislative and executive powers at the same time, or only in the executive power. In the Republic of Armenia, the institution of the head of the state is under development due to changes in the form of government formed as a result of constitutional changes in the country.
ՊԱՏԻԺՆԵՐԻ ԿԱՏԱՐՄԱՆ ՏԱՐԲԵՐԱԿՄԱՆ ԵՎ ԱՆՀԱՏԱԿԱՆԱՑՄԱՆ ՍԿԶԲՈՒՆՔՆԵՐԻ ԵՐԱՇԽԻՔՆԵՐԻ ՀԻՄՆԱՀԱՐՑԸ ԻՐԱՎԱԿԱՆ ԿԱՐԳԱՎՈՐՄԱՆ ԿԱՌՈՒՑԱԿԱՐԳԻ ՀԱՄԱՏԵՔՍՏՈՒՄ
Authors: ABRAHAMYAN ROZA
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of understanding such a principle of penal law as differentiation and individualization of the execution of punishments. The work analyzes the theories on this issue available in the theory of penal law. By studying the means of differentiation and individualization of punishment, we can conclude that it is possible to increase their effectiveness when executing a sentence of imprisonment. Differentiation and individualization of the execution of punishment consists in changing the volume of punitive influence on the convicted person. Having examined the means of differentiation and individualization, we argues that their effectiveness in executing a sentence of imprisonment is not at a high enough level. The article also presents proposals for amending the current criminal legislation.
Acupuncture for the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries
Authors: Tangjitjaroen Weerapongse
Published: May 2024

Spinal cord injuries with or without vertebral fractures cause neurological deficits associated with spinal cord concussion, compression, contusion, laceration or a combination of these. The diagnosis is based on the history, clinical signs and diagnostic imaging. The prognosis for spinal cord injuries varies with the type of injury and the severity of neurological deficits. If no radiographic evidence of vertebral fracture or luxation are present, the prognosis may be better, but the severity of the neurological deficits and improvement of these deficits over the following 1-2 months best determines the prognosis. From a tradtional Chinese Veterinary Medicine perspective, spinal cord injuries are due to Qi and Blood Stagnation with Qi Deficiency below the site of Stagnation. In experimental studies of spinal cord injury, electroacupuncture has been shown to reduce cell death, promote neuronal plasticity and enhance cellular regeneration. Clinical research has shown that electro-acupuncture and dry needle acupuncture combined with conventional treatments is significantly more effective to treat spinal cord injury from intervertebral disk herniation, than conventional therapy alone. Current acupuncture treatment recommendations for animals with spinal cord injuries have been based on the clinical experiences of different individuals. Further studies are needed to determine the most effective acupoints, acupuncture techniques and duration and frequency of acupuncture treatments to develop the optimum standards of care for acupuncture treatment of spinal cord injuries in animals.
Gen-Z: Eksplorasi Identitas Budaya dan Tantangan Sosial Dalam Era Digital
Authors: Deandra Rafiq Daffa  , Dave Arthuro  , Jovanes Agus Fernanda  , Muh. Bintang Widya Pratama
Published: May 2024

Generation Z, born between the mid-1990s to the early 2010s, grew in a rapidly evolving era of digital technology. Exploring cultural identity and facing social challenges is two important aspects of Gen-Z's life in this era. This article presents an in-depth analysis of the cultural identity of Generation Z and the social challenges it faces in the context of digitalization. By blending empirical research and literature review, this article explores various aspects of Gen-Z's life, including how technology shapes their cultural identity, the impact of social media on mental health, and social challenges such as online activism and the pressure of conformity. By understanding this dynamic, we can help shape more effective policies and strategies to support the positive development of Generation Z in the digital age.
Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü Öğrencilerinin Bilimsel Araştırma Yapmaya Yönelik Tutumlarının ve Kaygı Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Gülek Karadüz Ebru , Hızlıol Şeyma
Published: May 2024

düzeylerini belirlemektir. Araştırmanın örneklemini İstanbul ilinde farklı vakıf üniversitelerinde, 2021-2022 eğitim öğretim yılında
Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü’nde aktif öğrenim gören 220 lisans öğrencisi oluşturmuştur. Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipte bir
çalışmadır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak Araştırmaya Yönelik Kaygı Ölçeği (AYKÖ); Bilimsel Araştırmaya Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği
(BAYTÖ) ile öğrenci demografik bilgi ve tanıtım formu kullanılmıştır. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre, BAYTÖ ortalama puanı kadınlarda
114,76±15,29; erkeklerde 107,22±15,99 olarak bulunmuştur, cinsiyet açısından aralarında anlamlı olarak fark bulunmamıştır (t=2,921,
p=0,004).
Bilimsel araştırma yapmaya istekli olan (117,40±14,58) ve bilimsel toplantılara katılan (116,08±15,64) öğrencilerin, isteksiz
(104,24±14,26) ve katılmayan (109,00±14,89) öğrencilere göre BAYTÖ puanları anlamlı olarak daha yüksek bulunmuştur (p=0,001).
Okudukları sınıf seviyesine göre incelendiğinde BAYTÖ ortalamaları arasında istatistiksel anlamlı fark saptanmamıştır (f=1,336, p=0,26).
Kaygı düzeylerine bakıldığında bilimsel araştırma yapmaya istekli öğrencilerin (41(13-59)) isteksizlere (37(17-49)) göre, düzenli
bilimsel dergi takip eden öğrencilerin (42(18-55)) etmeyenlere göre (39(17-56)) AYKÖ puanları arasında istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı
fark bulunmuştur (p=0,01). Araştırmaya Yönelik Kaygı Ölçeği puanlaması okudukları sınıf seviyesine göre incelendiğinde, sınıfların kaygı
düzeyleri arasında anlamlı fark olduğu görülmüştür(p
Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi’nde Öğrenim Gören Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Duygusal Zekâ ve Öz Şefkat Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Çalışkan Behice Belkıs , Alagöz Ece , Bat Tonkuş Merve
Published: May 2024

Duygusal zekâ ve öz şefkat, bireylerin kontrol edemedikleri durumlar ile baş edebilmek için kendilerini yargılamadan ve şefkatle yaklaşım
göstermelerine, stresle baş etme becerilerini etkin kullanmalarına ve yaşam kalitelerinin artmasına zemin hazırlamalarına yardımcı olan
becerilerdir. Bu araştırma, üniversite öğrencilerinin duygusal zekâ ve öz şefkat düzeylerini incelemek amacıyla yapıldı.
Araştırma evrenini İstanbul’da bir vakıf üniversitesinde öğrenim gören 722 öğrenci oluşturmakta; örneklem seçimine gidilmeyip
araştırmayı kabul eden ve dahil edilme kriterlerine uyan 444 öğrenci araştırmaya dahil edildi. Araştırma verileri Şubat -Mayıs 2022 tarihleri
arasında toplandı. Veri toplama aracı olarak; Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Rotterdam Duygusal Zekâ Ölçeği (RDZÖ) ve Öz Şefkat Ölçeği Kısa
Formu (ÖŞÖ-KF) ve verilerin değerlendirilmesinde; SPSS 25.00 programı kullanıldı.
Öğrencilerin %77,7’si kadın ve %34,5’i 3. sınıftadır, %85,4’ü sosyoekonomik durumlarını orta olarak tanımlarken ve yaş ortalaması 20,69
olarak bulundu. Öğrencilerin RDZÖ ve ÖŞÖ-KF maddelerine katılım düzeyleri ile cinsiyet, akademik başarılarını nasıl değerlendirdikleri
ve sosyoekonomik durumlarını tanımlama değişkenleri ile istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık tespit edildi (p
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı İle Depresyon, Anksiyete ve Stres Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Gökbulut Bayram , Bilen Hediye
Published: May 2024

Çalışmada, üniversite öğrencilerinin sosyal medya bağımlılık, depresyon, anksiyete ve stres düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi
amaçlanmıştır. Veriler, Batı Karadeniz Bölgesinde bir devlet üniversitesi 2021-2022 akademik yılında öğrenim gören 535 üniversite
öğrencisinden toplanmıştır. Üniversite öğrencilerinin sosyal medya bağımlılık, depresyon, anksiyete ve stres düzeyleri ile cinsiyet ve
internet kullanım süre değişkenleri arasındaki farklar ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Verilerin toplanmasında Sosyal Medya Bağımlılık
Ölçeği ile Depresyon Anksiyete ve Stres Ölçeği olmak üzere iki ölçme aracı kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde betimsel istatistikler,
bağımsız örneklem t-Testi, tek yönlü varyans analizi (ANOVA) ve Pearson Korelasyon Katsayısı’ndan (r) yararlanılmıştır. Verilerin
analizi neticesinde üniversite öğrencilerinin sosyal medya bağımlılık düzeyleri “yüksek” düzeye yakın olduğu görülmüştür. Anksiyete
düzeylerinin “hafif ”, depresyon düzeylerinin “orta” ve stres düzeylerinin “normal” düzey oldukları görülmüştür. Öğrencilerin depresyon,
anksiyete ve stres düzeyleri ile sınıf değişkeni arasında anlamlı farka rastlanmaz iken, internet kullanım süresi değişkenine göre anlamlı farka
rastlanmıştır. Üniversite öğrencilerinin sosyal medya bağımlılık düzeyleri ile depresyon, anksiyete ve stres düzeyleri arasında pozitif yönlü
“düşük” düzey bir ilişki bulunmuştur. Anksiyete, depresyon ve stres düzeyleri arasında pozitif yönlü “orta” düzey bir ilişki bulunmuştur