bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influencia del índice de masa corporal en las técnicas de reproducción asistida
Authors: Viera Molina María , Borrallo Riego Álvaro , Guerra-Martín María Dolores
Published: August 2023

Objective. To analyze the relationship between the Body Mass Index in women and the results obtained in assisted reproductive techniques.Methods. A non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive and correlational design was carried out through an analysis of secondary data in several assisted reproduction clinics from Spain. 3,273 medical records of women undergoing In Vitro Fertilization between 2015 and 2018 were analyzed. Data on affiliation and treatment initiation, anthropometric data, personal history, current diseases, primary and secondary infertility, as well as the reference parameters to the results after the assisted reproduction treatment were collected. The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v19.0 software.Results. A total of 798 women (24.42%) had a BMI values ≥ 25. The overweight women achieved a lower number of oocytes retrieved and fertilized, as well as fewer embryos obtained. The women with normal weight achieved a lower number of mature oocytes and those with low weight had a lower fertilization rate.Conclusions. It has been found that the results obtained in assisted reproductive techniques are related to women's Body Mass Index.

Objetivo: Analizar la relación entre el índice de Masa Corporal en mujeres y los resultados obtenidos en las técnicas de reproducción asistida. Método: Se llevó a cabo un diseño no experimental, transversal, descriptivo y correlacional, mediante un análisis de datos secundarios en varias clínicas de reproducción asistida en España. Se analizaron 3.273 historias clínicas de mujeres sometidas a fecundación in vitro entre 2015-2018. Se recogieron datos de filiación e inicio del tratamiento, datos antropométricos, antecedentes personales, enfermedades actuales, esterilidad primaria, esterilidad secundaria, así como los parámetros referentes a los resultados tras tratamiento de reproducción asistida. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante el software SPSS-V19.0. Resultados: 798 mujeres (24,42%) tenían un IMC ≥25. Las mujeres con sobrepeso consiguieron un menor número de ovocitos recuperados y fecundados, así como menor número de embriones obtenidos. Las mujeres con peso normal consiguieron un menor número de óvulos maduros y las mujeres con bajo peso presentaron una menor tasa de fecundación. Conclusiones: Se ha encontrado que los resultados obtenidos en las técnicas de reproducción asistida tienen relación con el índice de Masa Corporal de las mujeres.
ANÁLISIS DEL APEGO FAMILIAR AL VIAJAR CON MASCOTAS. UNA PERSPECTIVA DESDE LA DEMANDA TURÍSTICA
Authors: Marmolejo-Martín Juan Antonio , Moral-Cuadra Salvador , Aguilar-Rivero Minerva , López-Guzmán Tomás
Published: August 2023

Pets in general, and dogs in particular, have become an important part of families and their holiday planning. This research presents the results of a survey of dog owners in Spain to find out their perceptions of the possibility of travelling with their pets. The main practical application of this research lies in presenting a series of results that can be useful for destinations that aim to attract this type of tourist to define their places as "dog friendly".

Las mascotas en general, y los perros en particular, se han convertido en una parte importante de las familias y de su planificación de las vacaciones. En esta investigación se presentan los resultados de una investigación realizada a propietarios de perros en España para conocer sus percepciones en relación con la posibilidad de viajar con sus mascotas. La principal aplicación práctica de esta investigación radica en presentar una serie de resultados que pueden ser útiles para que los destinos que pretendan atraer a esta tipología de turistas puedan definir sus lugares como “dog friendly”.
POST-COVID19 FEATURES OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL APPLICATIONS. FLEXIBILITY AS A CENTRAL ASPECT OF AIRBNB IN BARCELONA
Authors: Mansilla Jose , Quaglieri Alan , Sánchez Bergara Sheila
Published: August 2023

The Airbnb phenomenon in Barcelona has come to occupy a central role in the local public debate. This has all been substantially altered by the global spread of COVID-19. This scenario has promoted a reformulation of the tourist rental scene, of both regular rentals and those that were also involved in the local tourism scene on an informal and/or irregular basis. In this article, we use this context as a starting point in order to analyse how this adaptation of the tourist rental sector has taken place in Barcelona, in relation to a flexible interpretation of the legislation on urban leases. In order to do that, the methodology uses is basically qualitative, although with the support of a survey in a way of triangulation system of research.

El fenómeno Airbnb en Barcelona ha pasado a ocupar un papel central en el debate público local. Todo esto ha sido sustancialmente alterado por la propagación global de COVID-19. Este escenario ha promovido una reformulación del escenario del alquiler turístico, tanto de los alquileres regulares como de aquellos que también se involucraban en el escenario turístico local de manera informal y/o irregular. En este artículo, tomamos este contexto como punto de partida para analizar cómo se ha producido esta adaptación del sector del alquiler turístico en Barcelona, en relación con una interpretación flexible de la legislación sobre arrendamientos urbanos. Para ello, la metodología utilizada es básicamente cualitativa, aunque con el apoyo de una encuesta a modo de sistema de triangulación de la investigación.
Artificial intelligence in project management: A review of AI’s usefulness and future considerations for the project profession
Authors:   University of Southampton Business School, Dacre Nicholas , Kockum Fredrik
Published: August 2023

How to use AI technology in project management has had a lot of attention recently and the impact of AI has become a popular topic to debate when predicting the future of the project profession. AI has potential to become a significant tool for project professionals when delivering projects. Our report, led by the University of Southampton explores how professionals view the current state of AI in project management. This research aimed to study the general perception of AI and the ease of use of AI technology within projects. The scope of the report is to find common themes of AI in projects rather than to provide specific cases of AI in projects. The research developed three research and practice-oriented objectives to reach this aim. This allowed the report to include previous research to determine the current state of AI research in project management, and to suggest recommendations based on the current perception of AI among project professionals.
LITERASI INFORMASI: KENDALA-KENDALA DALAM PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI SEKOLAH DASAR KABUPATEN SUMBA BARAT DAYA
Authors: Lende Petrus , Wudy Simon
Published: August 2023

Tujuan diadakan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan literasi informasi terkait kendala pelaksanaan pembelajaran Kurikulum Merdeka di Sekolah Dasar Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya. Lokasi penelitian Sekolah Dasar Kecamatan Kota Tambolaka dengan subjek penelitian adalah beberapa guru guru Sekolah Dasar Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya. Prosedur penelitian adalah penelitian kualitatif deskripsi. Untuk memperoleh data peneliti menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data yaitu wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi serta berbagai sumber yang beragam. Peneliti melakukan wawancara kepada beberpa guru guru dan beberapa siswa Sekolah Dasar Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka di Sekolah Dasar Kecamatan Kota Tambolaka mengalami beberapa kendala yaitu kendala yang berasal dari guru, kendala yang berasal dari sekolah, kendala yang berasal dari siswa. . Berdasarkan hasil penelitian peneliti menyarankan agar guru Sekolah Dasar harus lebih sering mengikuti pelatihan atau seminar tentang Kurikulum Merdeka, sekolah lebih memperhatikan guru dan siswanya dengan mengadakan sosialisasi dan melengkapi sarana dan prasarana yang masih kurang.
Desafíos de la docencia universitaria ante la educación 4.0
Authors: Armada Pacheco José Manuel
Published: August 2023

This study analyzes the challenges faced by university teaching in the context of education 4.0. The importance of adapting to technological changes, promoting more active and participatory learning, and developing digital skills is highlighted. The need to adjust educational programs to address emerging technologies and collaborate with industry is also mentioned. Barriers such as the lack of technological resources, resistance to change and lack of institutional recognition are identified. Strategies such as teacher training, the adaptation of teaching methodologies and overcoming the technological gap are proposed to take advantage of the opportunities offered by 4.0 education and improve the quality of university education.
Comparison of Predictive Accuracy of the Indonesia Composite Index (ICI)
Authors: Dahlan Yunita , Hamidi Masyhuri
Published: August 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of exchange rate and interest rates on the movement of the Composite Stock Price Index using the causality method and pattern approach. The pattern approach method predicts the movement of the stock price index through the movement pattern itself like the ARIMA method while the causality method predicts the movement of the stock price index through the variables that influence it such as the ARCH and GARCH methods. This study was conducted using monthly IHSG data, exchange rates and interest rates as of January 2014 to November 2018. From the results of the study it can be concluded that the exchange rate does not significantly influence the IDX value while the interest rate has a significant effect on the IDX, but the exchange rates and interest rates together the same has a significant negative effect on the value of the IDX. And after the two methods were compared the results were obtained that the ARIMA method gave more accurate predictive results in predicting the IHSG movement. 
 
 
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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh variabel kurs dan suku bunga terhadap pergerakan Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan dengan menggunakan metode kausalitas dan pendekatan pola. Metode pendekatan pola memprediksi pergerakan indeks harga saham melalui pola pergerakan itu sendiri seperti metode ARIMA sedangkan metode kausalitas memprediksipergerakan indeks harga saham melalui variabel-variabel yang mempengaruhinya seperti metode ARCH dan GARCH. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan data bulanan IHSG, kurs dan suku bunga per januari 2014 hingga November 2018. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa kurs tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap nilai IHSG sedangkan suku bunga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai IHSG, tetapi kurs dan suku bunga secara bersama-sama berpengaruh negatif secara signifikan terhadap nilai IHSG. Dan setelah kedua metode dibandingkan diperoleh hasil bahwa metode ARIMA memberikan hasil prediksi yang lebih akurat dalam memprediksi pergerakan IHSG.
Pengaruh Mekanisme Corporate Governance, Rasio Kecukupan Modal, dan Indikator Fungsi Intermediasi terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perbankan
Authors: Perdana Hendrian
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisa pengaruh beberapa mekanisme corporate governance, rasio kecukupan modal dan indikator fungsi intermediasi (Loan to deposits Ratio) terhadap kinerja keuangan perbankan. Berdasarkan beberapa hasil penelitian terdahulu, mekanisme ini diyakini memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja keuangan. Penulis menggunakan sampel perusahaan perbankan yang telah terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2014-2018 dan mekanisme Corporate Governance yang teliti adalah jumlah anggota komite audit, komposisi dewan komisaris, dan kepemilikan publik. Selanjutnya variabel rasio kecukupan Pada tahun 1952, seorang ekonom bernama Harry Markowitz menulis disertasinya tentang "Pemilihan Portofolio", sebuah makalah yang berisi teori-teori yang mengubah lansekap manajemen portofolio — sebuah makalah yang akan memberinya Hadiah Nobel dalam Ekonomi hampir empat dekade kemudian.
Implementasi Pelaksanaan Rekrutmen Pada PT Jasa Kawan Indonesia
Authors: Priadinat Stefanus
Published: August 2023

Recruitment at PT Jasa Kawan Indonesia is very important to get prospective workers who are in accordance with the qualifications and standards that have been implemented by PT Jasa Kawan Indonesia. The recruitment process has amajor influence on the achievement of the vision and mission of PT Jasa KawanIndonesia. Careless recruitment process can result in decreased company performance. Therefore, PT Jasa Kawan Indonesia conducts employee recruitment with a selection test according to the late set criteria. Primary datais information obtained from primary sources, namely information from informants. This study uses primary data and secondary data. The resultsobtained during the internship were mastering Ms. Excel and its formulas Understand how to manage tax invoices, Gain extraordinary work experience before stepping into the real world of work. Careless recruitment process can result in decreased company performance. Therefore, PT Jasa Kawan Indonesiaconducts employee recruitment with a selection test according to the late set criteria.

 

 

 

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Rekrutmen pada PT Jasa Kawan Indonesia adalah hal yang sangat penting untuk mendapatkan calon pekerja yang sesuai dengan kualifikasi dan standart yang telah diterapkan oleh PT Jasa Kawan Indonesia. Proses rekrutmen berpengaruh besar dalam pencapaian visi-misi dari PT Jasa Kawan Indonesia. Proses rekrutmen yang asal-asalan dapat berakibat menurunnya kinerja perusahaan. Oleh karena itu, PT Jasa Kawan Indonesia melakukan rekrutmen pegawai dengan tes seleksi sesuai kriteria yang telat ditetapkan. Data primer merupakan informasi yang diperoleh dari sumber-sumber primer yaitu informasi dari narasumber. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode data primer dan data sekunder.Hasil yang didapatkan selama kegiatan magang adalah menguasai Ms. Excel dan rumus – rumusnya, memahami bagaimana mengurus faktur pajak, mendapatkan pengalaman kerja yang sangat luar biasa sebelum nantinya menapaki dunia kerja yang sebenarnya. Proses rekrutmen yang sebarang dapat berakibat menurunnya kinerja perusahaan. Oleh karena itu, PT Jasa Kawan Indonesia melakukan rekrutmen pegawai dengan tes seleksi sesuai kriteria yang telat ditetapkan.
Purchasing Power Parity and Trade Imbalances: Implications and Impact on International Finance
Authors: Oktafiani Siti Nurlaili
Published: August 2023

Purchasing power parity (GDP) is an economic concept that relates currency exchange rates to the prices of goods and services in different countries. This concept has important implications in international trade and global finance. This article discusses the importance of purchasing power parity in maintaining the balance of trade between countries and its impact on international finance. In the context of international trade, purchasing power parity serves as an important measuring tool in assessing whether a currency has weakened or strengthened excessively against other currencies. Significant trade imbalances between countries can indicate a violation of purchasing power parity, which can lead to volatile exchange rate fluctuations and global economic instability. In this article, we also analyze the impact of trade imbalances on international finance. A sustainable trade imbalance can lead to a balance of payments deficit or surplus, which has an impact on the country's capital flows and foreign exchange reserves. These implications affect monetary policy, currency stability, and foreign investment in the countries involved.
Title in Bahasa Indonesia: Paritas Daya Beli Dan Ketidakseimbangan Perdagangan: Implikasi Dan Dampak Pada Keuangan Internasional
BENEFITS OF INSTAGRAM AS A PROMOTIONAL MEDIUM FOR SCARLETT WHITENING PRODUCTS
Authors: Priatna Muhammad Zidane Adri Priatna , Diah Prina Puspa Sarinining , Achmadi Alifa
Published: August 2023

Technological developments make progress on the ease of communication, one of which is Instagram. Instagram has become a popular alternative media in marketing products, especially among generation Z. One of them is Scarlett Whitening products. Scarlett Whitening is a local product engaged in cosmetics and skin care. This study aims to analyze the strength of EWOM of Scarlett Whitening products carried out through Instagram social media. This research uses a qualitative research method with an interpretative descriptive research type that uses in-depth interview techniques as a data collection method. The results illustrate that Instagram EWOM in terms of the three dimensions described by Goyette, et.al is appropriate up to the content stage and plays a major role in convincing generation Z to make purchasing decisions on Scarlett Whitening products through Instagram social media.
SALES PROMOTION ANALYSIS OF HIJAB PRODUCTS WYNABLE BRAND
Authors: Putri Melani , Setiani Santi , Fauzi Mulyana
Published: August 2023

Currently selling fashion to facilitate transactions and save time, many use the internet. Wynable is a fashion product that uses internet marketing and the type of product offered is hijab. This article analyzes a business in the hijab industry that markets its products through online marketing and aims to understand digital marketing that is being used as well as product quality, prices and service at this store. The purpose of carrying out this promotion is to help businesses build brand awareness more effectively. Helping businesses establish communication with consumers. Through online promotional media, businesses are able to get input or suggestions directly from consumers. This research is a survey research using a qualitative approach, where data is obtained through observation of the online media used. Messages conveyed in the form of marketing, as well as conducting special interviews with the owner or owner of Wynable by chat or question and answer. The conclusion from this discussion means that the marketing strategy used in Wynable uses only one marketing method, namely the online marketing approach. And also the product quality, price and service are quite good.
BENEFITS OF INSTAGRAM AS A PROMOTIONAL MEDIUM FOR SCARLETT WHITENING PRODUCTS
Authors: Dirgantara Doni
Published: August 2023

Technological developments make progress on the ease of communication, one of which is Instagram. Instagram has become a popular alternative media in marketing products, especially among generation Z. One of them is Scarlett Whitening products. Scarlett Whitening is a local product engaged in cosmetics and skin care. This study aims to analyze the strength of EWOM of Scarlett Whitening products carried out through Instagram social media. This research uses a qualitative research method with an interpretative descriptive research type that uses in-depth interview techniques as a data collection method. The results illustrate that Instagram EWOM in terms of the three dimensions described by Goyette, et.al is appropriate up to the content stage and plays a major role in convincing generation Z to make purchasing decisions on Scarlett Whitening products through Instagram social media.
USA, det transatlantiske forhold og den europæiske sikkerhedsorden: Krisen i den liberale internationale orden og Europas normalisering
Authors: Wivel Anders
Published: August 2023

Artiklen undersøger konsekvenserne af krigen i Ukraine for USA’s engagement i den europæiske sikkerhedsorden. Den europæiske orden analyseres som tyngdepunktet i en USA-ledet liberal international orden og udviklingen i det transatlantiske forhold ses på den baggrund som en afgørende betingelse for udviklingen i den europæiske sikkerhedsorden. Artiklens hovedpointe er, at krigen illustrerer en normalisering af Europa, der i de kommende år i mindre grad end tidligere vil være en undtagelse fra de magtpolitiske dynamikker, der karakteriserer det internationale system generelt. Gennem fortsat sikkerhedspolitisk afhængighed af USA står Europai de kommende år overfor en dobbelt udfordring i form af en trussel fra Rusland, som europæerne ikke kan imødegå alene, og en indlejring i en global stormagtsrivalisering mellem USA og Kina, som europæerne får svært ved at holde sig fri af, hvis de ønsker et fortsat amerikansk sikkerhedspolitisk engagement i Europa.
Frankrig, Tyskland og Storbritannien: Ukrainekrisen og en forandret europæisk sikkerhedspolitik
Authors: Nissen Christine
Published: August 2023

Som konsekvens af Putins krig i Ukraine er europæisk sikkerhed i forandring. Denne artikel analyserer, hvordan europæiske ledere fortolker Ukrainekrisen som historisk vendepunkt, og hvilken betydning det får for fremtidens Europa. Især de europæiske stormagter er centrale i forhold til disse forandringer, og derfor analyserer artiklen Ukrainekrisens sikkerhedspolitiske betydning for Europas mest magtfulde lande: Storbritannien, Frankrig og Tyskland. Artiklen viser gennem sin analyse, at alle tre lande har reageret på måder, som ansporer til en ændring i europæisk sikkerhedspolitik, så den fremstår mere uafhængig og styrket. Det vil konkret sige et Europa, som mindsker sin afhængighed af omverdenen ved at øge sin egen kapacitet til at handle. Dette kan have konsekvenser for nogle af grundpillerne i den eksisterende europæiske sikkerhedsorden, ikke mindst troen på at sikkerhed opnås gennem gensidig afhængighed og samhandel med lande uden for Europa.
Styringsmæssige kvaler og potentialer i tværgående forandringsprocesser
Authors: Ørnskov Charlotte , Rasmussen Bo Morthorst , Beck Anne-Marie Tyroll
Published: August 2023

En af de store udfordringer for offentlige ledere er at skabe bedre sammenhænge og koordinering i indsatsen for udsatte borgere. Opdeling i specialiserede funktioner og afdelinger udfordrer en helhedsorienteret indsats. Hvordan kan ledelsen bedst understøtte og styre en tværgående forandringsproces? Artiklen belyser dette spørgsmål med særligt fokus på betydningen af styringens set-up og ledelsens egen adfærd i forandringsprocessen. Ifølge forandringslitteraturen lykkes forandringsprocesser bedst i en tværgående projektstruktur med kombination af top-down og bottom-up-tilgang. Denne organisering sikrer manøvredygtig styring og beslutninger på et bredt vidensgrundlag. Samtidigt peger forskningslitteraturen på, at forandringen sjældent ligner den oprindelige forandringsidé, men at forandringen er betinget af meningsoversættelser. Den empiriske case i denne artikel er baseret på en kommunes tværgående forandringsproces, hvor ledelsen styringsmæssigt har taget afsæt i gængse anbefalinger om set-up og inddragelse. Undersøgelsen viser bl.a., at bottom-up-tilgangen lykkes med at levere inputs til ledelsen, men virkningen er afhængig af, at ledelsen handler via beslutninger og afklarer og korrigerer meningen med forandringsidéen.
Imaginaires musico-littéraires. Métamorphoses et dérèglements
Authors: Vincent-Arnaud Nathalie
Published: August 2023

Nous menant du XIXe au XXIe siècle au fil d’un itinéraire générique et géographique varié, le présent dossier entend fournir quelques illustrations du pouvoir perturbant et métamorphosant d’un matériau musical voué au libre jeu des possibles en matière de représentation, de suggestion, de structuration ou de réorganisation d’un contenu de pensée.
Le compositeur se trompe-t-il? La mise en musique comme espace de dérèglement
Authors: Pasini Lucia
Published: August 2023

Est-il légitime de concevoir le processus de mise en musique comme un dérèglement d’une situation originelle du texte? Et à quel moment peut-on considérer le dérèglement causé par le changement de médium comme excessif? En s’appuyant sur un exemple tiré du répertoire de la mélodie française, cet article présente une proposition de conceptualisation de la tension inhérente à un morceau dont le texte et sa mise en musique semblent en décalage.
Capriccio for piano and orchestra by I. Stravinsky (between baroque and modern style models)
Authors: Han Xiao
Published: August 2023

The object of the study is the work of I. F. Stravinsky of the neoclassical period. The subject of the study is Capriccio for piano and Orchestra, which is a vivid example of the manifestation of the composer's neoclassical approaches. The purpose of the work is to identify the principles of the correlation of "old" and "new" stylistic models in this essay. The research involved theoretical and empirical research methods, including analysis, generalization and systematization of scientific sources, stylistic analysis of I. Stravinsky's Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra. As a result of a detailed examination of the first part of the composition, some features of the figurative structure, form formation, intonation, harmonic language, texture are revealed. When considering Stravinsky's work, the main attention is paid to the composer's practical mastering of musical dialects of the past and present. In particular, a detailed analysis of the first part of the Capriccio makes it possible to detect manifestations of musical experience of both past eras – Baroque, classicism, Romanticism, and modernity (first of all, at the level of pitch and metrorhythmic features of the work). It is concluded that, taking as a basis the compositional idea of a baroque concerto, assimilating stylistic models of various epochs within one composition, Stravinsky creates an independent, modern composition, which is one of the variants of the composer's "neoclassical" reading of the concert genre.
The Power of Professors and Professionals: How Professions Shape Organizational Systems in Elite University Admissions
Authors: Mountford-Zimdars Anna , Grim Jeffrey K.
Published: August 2023

Elite university admissions are administered by a range of organizational actors depending on national and institutional contexts. While the outcomes of high-stakes elite university admissions have been studied extensively, the opaque admissions selection process remains undertheorized and understood. Using theories of professions and systems theory to examine unique qualitative interview data from admissions selectors in both the U.S. and England, this paper sheds light on the opaque decision-making of elite university admissions shaped by professional contexts and organizational dynamics. We find that the self-regulated profession of professors and the less autonomous professional staff selectors influence the decision-making processes of elite university admissions. Understanding elite university admissions based on the macro/meso-context of professions and their organizational system structure offers a theoretically original approach for future research and the potential to create more equitable admissions processes through new change strategies.
Identification and characterization of novel sesquiterpene synthases TPS9 and TPS12 fromAquilaria sinensis
Authors: Yu Cuicui , Gao Shixi , Rong Mei , Xiao Mengjun , Xu Yanhong , Wei Jianhe
Published: August 2023

Sesquiterpenes are characteristic components and important quality criterions for agarwood. Although sesquiterpenes are well-known to be biosynthesized by sesquiterpene synthases (TPSs), to date, only a few TPS genes involved in agarwood formation have been reported. Here, two new TPS genes, namely,TPS9andTPS12, were isolated fromAquilaria sinensis(Lour.) Gilg, and their functions were examined inEscherichia coliBL21(DE3), with farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) and geranyl pyrophosphate (GPP) as the substrate of the corresponding enzyme activities. They were both identified as a multiproduct enzymes. After incubation with FPP, TPS9 liberatedβ-farnesene and cis-sesquisabinene hydrate as main products, with cedrol and another unidentified sesquiterpene as minor products. TPS12 catalyzes the formation ofβ-farnesene, nerolidol,γ-eudesmol, and hinesol. After incubation with GPP, TPS9 generated citronellol and geraniol as main products, with seven minor products. TPS12 converted GPP into four monoterpenes, with citral as the main product, and three minor products. BothTPS9andTPS12showed much higher expression in the two major tissues emitting floral volatiles: flowers and agarwood. Further, RT-PCR analysis showedTPS9andTPS12are typical genes mainly expressed during later stages of stress response, which is better known than that of chromone derivatives. This study will advance our understanding of agarwood formation and provide a solid theoretical foundation for clarifying its mechanism inA. sinensis.
Intestinal GPDH-1 regulates high glucose diet induced lifespan extension in aged worms
Authors: Mo Jihao , Zhang Zhenzhen , Wang Xiaowei , Wang Miaomiao , Sun Ning , Wang Lei , Wang Meimei
Published: August 2023

A high glucose diet (HGD) is associated with many metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, a HGD increases the oxidative stress resistance of young animals but shortens their lifespan. To investigate the role of HGD feeding on the aging of aged animals, we tested for oxidative stress resistance and changes in lifespan using C. elegans. We showed that a HGD extends the lifespan of aged worms that are dependent on oxidative stress resistance. Furthermore, we measured the lifespan of oxidative stress responding genes of HGD-fed worms. We found that gpdh-1 and col-92 are highly expressed in HGD and paraquat (PQ) treated worms. Further experiments indicated that intestinal gpdh-1 is essential for the HGD induced lifespan extension of aged worms. Our studies provide new insights into understanding the correlation between glucose metabolism, oxidative stress resistance, and aging.
Analysis of attitudes of students attending secondary education institutions towards physical education and sports according to various variables
Authors: Karakullukçu Ayla , Çakto Piyami
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study is to examine the attitudes of students in secondary education institutions towards physical education and sports according to various variables. In this quantitative study, a survey model was used. The study group consists of students in secondary education institutions affiliated to the Ministry of National Education. The sampling group, which was determined by convenient sampling method, consists of 387 people in total, 174 girls and 213 boys. In the first part of the measurement tool consisting of two parts; there is a personal information form that includes questions about the demographic information of the participants such as gender, licensed sports status, participation in school sports, income and class. The second part involves the Attitude Scale on Physical Education and Sports (BESITO) developed by Deliceoğlu (2018) to measure the participants' attitudes towards physical education and sports. Normality tests were applied to the data obtained and it was assumed that the data showed normal distribution since Skewness and Kurtisos values were between -2 and +2. Later, independent sample (T-Test) and one-way variance (One-Way ANOVA) tests were applied. Welch values were taken into consideration for the data that did not show homogeneity in the One-Way ANOVA test, and Tukey HSD test, one of the Post Hoc tests, was applied as the second step test. The results obtained were evaluated at 0.05 significance level. While no significant difference was found depending on gender and income variables, a significant difference was found in the behavioural sub-dimension depending on the variable of being a licensed athlete. A statistically significant difference was found in both behavioural and Besito total scores according to participation in school sports. Finally, a statistically significant difference was found in the affective sub-dimension depending on the class variable. As a result, in the study in which we examined the attitudes of students in secondary education institutions towards physical education and sports, it was concluded that students' attitude scores may differ according to various variables.
The pattern of foreign direct investment in the late 2010s and early 2020s: under international externalities
Authors: Hoàng Nguyễn Thanh
Published: August 2023

This article aims to discuss to determine the nature of foreign direct investment (FDI) flows in the late 2010s and early 2020s. International externalities affecting the FDI pattern at the global and regional levels. The research method is mainly qualitative through Document analysis. From theoretical and empirical evidence, this study shows that under the influence of international externalities, investors' motives change leading to a change in their investment strategy and thus a change in the direction of FDI inflows. Research results support the view that COVID-19 is not the only factor that changes the FDI pattern. Several key externalities have been identified such as the Sustainable Development Goals initiated by the United Nations, the New Industrial Revolution, the Policy towards Economic Nationalism, and the Coronavirus Prevention Policy as well as the post-pandemic economic recovery policies. Countries need to have strategies to attract external forces that are both consistent with the current pattern of FDI and coordinated with internal resources to develop the country. This study has contributed to the theory of FDI in modern times. Today, motivations such as exploiting factors of production, seeking strategic assets (tangible assets), and seeking efficiency in distant markets (offshoring) have gradually weakened. They are gradually being superseded by seeking efficiency in the near market (onshoring, nearshoring), and investments in service industries that will complement the autonomous motive.
Risk Assessment and Control of Stunting in Makassar City, Indonesia
Authors: B. Muslimin , Lahming  , Hasmyati  , Arsin A. Arsunan
Published: August 2023

The focus of this research is the problem of stunting in children under five, which has an impact on human productivity and the quality of health in Indonesia. One of the factors that influence stunting is environmental problems that have not been fully resolved. knowledge about infectious diseases and environmental sanitation that contribute to stunting. This study aims to observe and analyze how knowledge about infectious diseases and environmental sanitation relates to stunting control. This study uses a cross-sectional study in which the population is mothers who have children under five. A total of 152 stunted toddlers surveyed were purposive samples. The results showed that there was a significant correlation with p = (0.012) < (α = 0.05) between knowledge about infectious diseases and stunting control behavior. Knowledge of environmental sanitation has a significant correlation with stunting control behavior.
Financial Reporting Preparation Design Based on Sak Emkm
Authors: Putra Agung Yahya , Kholilah Kholilah
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to compile financial reporting about Indonesia's MSMES Las Kopi Malang. This study is important since MSMEs contribute significantly to Indonesia's food and beverage industry despite poor financial management. This study uses a qualitative case study method, utilizing observation, documentation, and interviewing methods to gather data. Technical and source triangulation were the two triangulation methods used in this investigation. Data reduction, data display, and conclusion are all steps in data analysis. The study's findings demonstrate that Las Kopi use the Pawoon application to track sales transactions. This application's purpose is to solely display the sales; it does not prepare financial reports under SAK EMKM. To create financial reports, researchers go through four stages: identifying opening balances, transactions, accounting procedures, and financial report creation.
Beach Seine Fisheries in the United Arab Emirates on Sea of Oman
Authors: Farrag Elsayed , Subbaih Carter , Al-Shaer Mustafa
Published: August 2023

The catch of beach-seine operating in East Coast of the United Arab Emirates during the period from January to December 2022 was investigated. The catch composition was represented by 37 species belong to 22 families. Engraulidae, Leiognathidae, Clupeidae and Carangidae were the most dominants families, represented by 34.21, 22.62, 19.28 and 11.14% in mass respectively. A total of 46210kg of fish were caught by 41 beach seines in the study areas. Monthly CPUE ranged from 430 to 1446kg per operation. The highest CPUE was recorded in March, while the lowest CPUE was in July. In the present study, the average catch of beach seine was 1,127.07kg/haul/boat. In conclusion, the use of beach seines for fishing can help to sustainably manage fisheries by targeting specific populations of fish and reducing bycatch. It can also provide food and income for local communities.
Comparative Analysis of Responses to Covid 19 between Europe, Asia, America and Africa- A Literature Review of Four Nations
Authors: Abdulai Abdul-Malik , Salifu Rahma
Published: August 2023

The COVID-19 outbreak, which emerged in the early part of 2020 and spread across the world, exposed the governance and decision-making processes as well as structural flaws in the healthcare system, but it also sparked the spirit of man to survive. The pandemic posed significant challenges to lives, health systems, and the economies of even the giant economic powers. Governments across the globe responded and continue to respond in various ways to control the spread and mitigate the consequences as much as possible.

Differences exist across the regions regarding responses to the situation. Many countries have had different experiences and travelled on different and similar trajectories in the course of the pandemic. In this review, Europe, Asia, America, and Africa are compared and contrasted in their responses to the pandemic. The responses from France, India, the United States of America, and South Africa are analysed. The first cases that were recorded, the number of cases at lockdowns, the responses to the pandemic, and the leadership role of governments are all examined.

Although the world rose to the challenge of the pandemic, it is imperative to develop deliberate global health system collaborations in the health information sector where knowledge and data are shared regularly and capacities are built to be able to mitigate quickly any future outbreak. Although the worst prediction for the African nations did not come to pass, they should individually and collaboratively develop robust healthcare systems, that can detect, prevent and manage future pandemics and also complement the global health system. There is also the need for coordination of information by national leaders to avoid conflict information that creates doubts in the minds of the people.
Bacteriological Quality Assessment of Nigerian Indigenous Beverages Consumed in Calabar, Southern Nigeria
Authors: Effiong Bassey, Emmanuel , Ebob Tarh, Jacqueline , Ikpeme Henry, Inyang , Okam Njok, Ntui
Published: August 2023

Aim: Locally prepared drinks and beverages are gradually replacing the conventional sugary carbonated soft drinks, particularly because of the health effects associated with some of the components in these drinks. This study was aimed at evaluating the bacteriological quality of locally produced drinks/beverages (kunu, zobo, tiger-nut and pineapple drinks), produced and sold in Calabar metropolis.

Methodology: Samples (tiger-nut, zobo, kunu and pineapple drink) were collected from five different markets within the study area and evaluated using standard bacteriological techniques. Results: The mean aerobic bacterial ranged from 21.6 ± 0.8 x 105 CFU/mL to 208.8 ± 2.02 x 105 CFU/mL. The coliform counts ranged from 5.8 ± 0.49 x 105 CFU/mL to 187.2 ± 2.10 x 105 CFU/mL. The staphylococcal counts ranged from 29.8 ± 0.92 x 105 CFU/mL to 194.4 ± 1.64 x 105 CFU/mL. Coagulase-negative Staphylococci was the most predominant isolates (27.0%), followed by Escherichia coli (12.2%) and Enterobacter sp (10.4%). Other bacteria genera detected include Bacillus sp, Lactobacillus sp, Pseudomonas sp, Proteus sp, Micrococcus sp, Klebsiella sp, Serratia sp, Citrobacter sp, and Streptococcus sp and Listeria sp.

Conclusion: This study revealed that the bacteriological quality of the analyzed samples was above the acceptable standards and as such a potential risk to public health. Therefore, education for vendors on food safety and hygienic practices is essential to reduce contamination rate. Furthermore, regular inspection on food vending practices and safety of ready-to-eat foods is required to improve the health standards of consumers.
Potential Health Risk Evaluation of Heavy Metal Exposure from Consuming Commercially Produced Food Seasonings in Enugu, Nigeria
Authors: Obianyido Ozioma Ebere , Obianyido Hector Okechukwu , Imosemi Ruth Efevare
Published: August 2023

Heavy metals are inherently non-biodegradable elements of the earth's crust that collect and remain in the ecosystem in perpetuity due to both human and natural activity. Their contamination in seasonings remains a public health concern because of the frequency of use. Prolonged exposure to these heavy metals is a severe health risk worldwide. This study evaluated the potential health risk of heavy metal exposure from consuming commercially produced food seasonings in Enugu, Nigeria. Thirty (30) commercially produced food seasonings were selected by simple random sampling and grouped into five (5) according to different batches. Atomic absorption spectroscopy was used to analyze arsenic, cadmium, lead and nickel. The level of arsenic in group SA(1.28±0.21mg/kg), SB(1.73±0.31mg/kg), SC(1.13±0.17mg/kg), SD (2.11±0.20mg/kg) were observed to be above (1.00mg/kg), the WHO maximum permissible limit. Cadmium levels in SA (0.36±0.01mg/kg) were observed to be above (0.30 mg/kg), the WHO maximum permissible limit. The estimated daily intake, hazard quotient and hazard index of the metals were within the normal range. The presence of heavy metals above WHO permissible limits in commercially produced food seasonings should be a public health concern. To protect the population's health, producers, retailers, and vendors of seasonings should be informed of the hazards of exposing their products to heavy metal contamination. Continuous surveillance of commercially produced food seasonings for heavy metal contamination is recommended.
Biochar: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Role in Soil Health
Authors: Raj Akarsha , Karol Anchal , Shaji Ashline , Pandey Rajnish , Gupta Hitesh
Published: August 2023

Soil health plays a crucial role in agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and global food security. In recent years, biochar has emerged as a promising soil amendment due to its ability to enhance soil fertility, nutrient retention, water holding capacity, and overall soil health. From an agricultural standpoint, using biochar as a soil conditioner has various advantages, including improved physical, chemical, and biological qualities of soils, which leads to enhanced crop output. Biochar can be utilised for soil carbon sequestration, reducing the bioavailability of pollutants impacting living organisms, and water treatment due to its physicochemical qualities This review paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the role of biochar in improving soil health.
Importance of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) and It’s Proportion in the World as a Nutritional Vegetable
Authors: Singh Joginder , Nigam Rashmi
Published: August 2023

Okra belong to Malvaceae family, a commercial vegetable crops. It is extensively distributed in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate parts of the world and is native to Ethiopia. It is essential to human nutrition and a good source of total minerals, vitamins, calcium, potassium, enzymes, and other nutrients that are frequently lacking in developing country diets. Additionally, reports of its medicinal value in treating curingulcers and providing relief from haemorrhoids. Okra has found medical application as a plasma replacement or blood volume expander and also useful in genito-urinary disorders, spermatorrhoea and chronic dysentery. The fruits of okra crop bringing into commercial production have reawakened beneficial interest.
Studies on the Bee Flora's Availability for Apis cerana indica in the Kashmir Valley during Spring Season
Authors: Jan Shoaib Momin , Kumar Sushil , Pathania S. S. , Ahmad Muneer , Lone Mushtaq Ahmad , Kumar Amit
Published: August 2023

The present study was carried out to investigate the diversity of nectariferous and polleniferous bee flora and to create a floral calendar for Harwan, Srinagar in 2021-2022. The number of flowering plants in and around the apiary; and the foraging behaviors of honeybees were noted. A total of 44 bee flora species in and around the apiary were foraged by Apis cerana, out of which 34 bee flora species were identified as sources of both pollen and nectar, 5 species as sources of pollen and 5 species as a source of nectar. The Bee flora identified included 44 species, out of which 17 species were wild plants and the remaining species were cultivated for different purposes: floriculture (11 species), agriculture (1), horticulture (10) and social forestry (1). The maximum number of bee flora species was recorded in April followed by May and the lowest in March. The honey flow season normally persists up to the end of May, therefore artificial feeding should be provided to get maximum advantage of the forthcoming floral rich season.
Effect of Manures and Phosphorus on Yield and Quality under Rice-Blackgram Cropping Sequence
Authors: Rao I. Jagga , Rao Ch. Sujani , Prasad P. R. K. Prasad , Rao Ch. Pulla , Jayalalitha K.
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted on phosphorus dynamics in relation to nutrient management in rice- blackgram cropping sequence with respect to yield and quality as influenced by effect of organic manures and inorganic phosphorus at Agricultural College Farm, Bapatla. The results revealed that grain yield of rice was significantly higher with the application of 100% RDNK in combination with Dhaincha @10t ha-1 (M3) and it was on par with that of application of RDNK along with sunhemp @10t ha-1 (M2). However significantly lower was recorded in RDNK alone (M0) during both the years of the study. Among the P levels, the treatment P5 (120 kg P2O5 ha-1) recorded significantly highest grain yield and it was on par with P4 (90 kg P2O5 ha-1) and P3 (60 kg P2O5 ha-1) and lowest was recorded in P1 (0 kg P2O5 ha-1). In succeeding blackgram seed yield was significantly influenced by the organic manures and phosphorus levels imposed to preceding rice crop. The seed yield was significantly higher with the application of 100% RDNK in combination with Dhaincha @10t ha-1 (M3) and it was on par with that of application of RDNK along with sunhemp @10t ha-1 (M2) and RDNK+ FYM @ 5t ha-1 (M1). However significantly lower was recorded in RDNK alone (M0) during both the years of the study. Among the P levels, the treatment P4 (90 kg P2O5 ha-1) recorded significantly highest seed yield and it was on par with P5 (120 kg P2O5 ha-1), P3 (60 kg P2O5 ha-1) and P2 (30 kg P2O5 ha-1), while lowest was recorded in P1 (0 kg P2O5 ha-1). Regarding quality parameters of rice grain viz., amylose and protein were recoeded significantly higher in RDNK+Dhaincha @10t ha-1 (M3) and this was on par with that of application of RDNK along with sunhemp @10t ha-1 (M2), while M2 was remain on par with RDNK+ FYM @ 5t ha-1 (M1). Among the P levels, the treatment P5 (23.86 and 24.71%) registered significantly higher amylose content and lower was registered in P1 (21.59 and 22.43%). However, protein content was slightly increased from 0 to 120 kg P2O5 ha-1 but not significantly differed. Similarly the data regarding influence of organics and P levels applied to preceeding rice crop on protein content of succeeding blackgram followed same trend as in rice.