bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Finding Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty Factors in Islamic Bank Digital Users
Authors: Mulazid Ade Sofyan , Fatmawati Fatmawati
Published: July 2023

The study aims to investigate the influence of brand image, service quality, and trust on customer satisfaction and loyalty of Islamic bank digital users. This study uses primary data by distributing questionnaires to customers who have used Islamic bank digital applications. The research sample amounted to 100 respondents and used the purposive sample method. The method used in this study is Partial Least Square (PLS) using SmartPLS 3.0 data analysis tool. The results showed that brand image, service quality, and trust affect satisfaction. Brand image and service quality do not affect loyalty. Satisfaction affects loyalty. Brand image, service quality, and trust affect loyalty through customer satisfaction. This research provides a theoretical contribution to literature development as a pioneering effort to investigate the influence of brand image, service quality, and trust on customer satisfaction and loyalty of Islamic bank digital users. Managerial implications, Islamic banking seeks to develop facilities to improve customer service efficiency by implementing brand image, service quality and trust, thereby increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
NORMATIVAS DE DISEÑO SISMORRESISTENTE DE ESTRUCTURAS, ENSEÑANZAS DE TERREMOTOS Y DE RESULTADOS EXPERIMENTALES
Authors: Rodriguez Mario E.
Published: July 2023

Observaciones en sismos pasados en la Ciudad de México (CDMX) muestran que las demandas sísmicas en los terremotos en la CDMX del 19 de septiembre de 1985 y 19 de septiembre de 2017, excedieron a las demandas estipuladas por las normativas existentes. Este trabajo muestra que estas experiencias no son casos aislados, se presentan ejemplos de varios terremotos en el mundo cuyas demandas excedieron a las estipuladas en las normativas. Este estudio también muestra algunas limitaciones existentes en procedimientos actuales de análisis sísmico de estructuras. Las incertidumbres de los valores de las acciones sísmicas de diseño, y las limitaciones de procedimientos de análisis sísmico de estructuras, indican que no es suficiente que las estructuras cuenten con la resistencia lateral especificada por normativas, y que es necesario que las estructuras cuenten con reservas de capacidad de deformación lateral. Esto indica que las estructuras de ductilidad baja o moderada, como lo permite las normativas de la CDMX, no serían deseables en sismos fuertes. En la última parte de este trabajo se obtienen distorsiones de entrepiso para edificios con diferentes estructuraciones, a base solo de marcos, o empleando muros estructurales. Estas distorsiones se obtienen para el caso de la aplicación de las NTCS 2017, así como para estructuras que responden a un registro de aceleraciones obtenidos en el terremoto del 19 de septiembre de 2017. Los resultados del cómputo de estas distorsiones muestran la importancia de emplear estructuras rígidas para disminuir las demandas de distorsiones de entrepiso en edificaciones, con el fin de no solo evitar colapsos en terremotos fuertes, sino también de lograr disminuir daños en las estructuras en estos terremotos.
The Impact of Positive Discipline on Students’ Well-being and Academic Achievement: A Case of International School in Cairo
Authors: Elkadi Enas , Sharaf Rasha
Published: July 2023

This research is designed to identify the scope of positive discipline implementation as a classroom management approach in Groupe Scholaire Oasis (an international School in Cairo City) by investigating PD's impact on students’ well-being, and academic achievement. The literature review covered in this research shed light on classroom management, and positive discipline as a classroom management approach and its relation to students' well-being and academic achievement. To explore how positive discipline as a Classroom Management Approach impacts students’ well-being and academic achievement, researchers used the “Quantitative Method” by applying questionnaires to samples of students from two different age groups: (1) 233 students from grades 3 – 5 (20 % of the whole population), and (2) 367 students from grades 6 – 12 (20 % of the whole population). The Social Sciences Statistical Package SPSS ver.22 was used to perform statistical analyzes. "Mann-Whitney test" for the independent groups was used to examine the equivalence in the Positive Discipline Scale between the group of students, and its significance was verified by the value of (U). In addition, the Pearson correlation coefficient was used to find the correlation between the Positive Discipline variable and the achievement variable for students. Data analysis has indicated that "PD has a positive impact on students from the two different age target groups" with regard to the three variables: PD seven abilities, student: well-being, and approach to learning (ATL) skills. On the other hand, PD’s impact on students’ well-being and academic achievement differs according to age. The results have indicated that the 3 - 5 grades group was superior to the 6 - 12 grades group with regard to: PD Seven Abilities, Student: Well-Being, and Approach to Learning (ATL) Skills. In this context, the researchers recommended raising awareness between administrators, teachers, and parents in coordination with the various administrative authorities to spread the idea and principles of positive discipline, creating a common vision between stakeholders, adopting a strategic governance model that allows continuous monitoring, evaluation, and review of strategies and action plans, creating a positive learning environment, and building the capacity of all the parties involved to enable them from the implementation process.
Accounting for the Effects of Oil Prices on Exchange Rate in Nigeria: Empirical Evidence from Linear and Non-Linear ARDL Models
Authors: Naeem Nasir , Sa’ad Suleiman , Sanusi Aliyu Rafindadi , Usman Ali Baba
Published: July 2023

This study empirically examines the impact oil prices on the exchange rate in Nigeria. Time series annual dataset spanning 1980 to 2018 was estimated using the linear and nonlinear ARDL model developed by Pesaran and Shin, (1998) & Pesaran, et al. (2001) and Shin, et al. (2014); where oil prices, nominal exchange rate, interest rate, and oil revenue serves as the variables for analysis.  From the result of the linear-ARDL models both the long run and short-run revealed that oil price has positive and significant impact on exchange rate. Similarly, the nonlinear model also revealed that, both in the long run and short-run, the depreciating effect of a fall in oil price is stronger than an appreciating effect of a arise in oil price of an equal magnitude. This, we argue, reflects the dependency of the economy on oil.  One policy implication of this finding is that stability of oil prices and oil revenue is critical for the stability of the domestic currency and, hence, prices. It is, therefore, recommended that authorities should focus on resolving the production difficulties in the Nigeria’s oil industry as a means of reducing the current revenue volatility.
Career Progression of Women: Does Work-life Balance Matter?
Authors: Essandoh Emmanuel , Kwao Isaac Tetteh , Asandem Doris Akalachiba , Boateng Emmanuel Agyenim , Arthur Barbara
Published: July 2023

The study empirically examined the influence of work-life balance practices on the Career Progression of Women at the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP). Given the reliance on an explanatory research design, the study utilized a structured questionnaire for gathering the primary data quantitatively from 209 randomly selected participants. A second-order model was configured in SMART PLS for testing the directional hypotheses formulated. The results indicated that work-life balance practices have a moderately significant positive predictor on both career goal progress and promotion speed. However, it significantly predicts a weak positive variance in professional development ability of career progression. The practical implication is that the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection through its agency, must continually provide favorable work-life balance practices for its female staff to make female workers happy, satisfied, and progress in their various careers. The study offers a better theoretical understanding of how work-life balance, if handled well, may influence female workers' career progression, even in a situation where men predominate, as per role theory. Empirically, the study enriches the theoretical understanding of how work-life balance, if properly managed, would affect female workers in progression in their careers even in a masculine context, as established by the role theory in Sub-Saharan country-context.
Impact de l’Usage des Foyers Améliorés sur la Végétation au Cameroun
Authors: Kmadem Maxime , Tounsi Gilles , Yodjin Fabrice
Published: July 2023

La végétation de la région de l’Ouest dominée par la savane arborée, constitue la principale source de bois d’énergie de cuisson dans les ménages. La présente étude a pour objectif de mettre en évidence l’apport des foyers améliorés sur la préservation de la végétation à l’Ouest Cameroun. Afin d’évaluer cette contribution, l’on a en premier lieu réalisé une analyse spatiale, décrivant l’état de la végétation dans cette région, et en second lieu, évalué l’apport de l’usage des foyers améliorés sur la protection de la savane. L’étude indique qu’entre l’année 2005 et l’année 2015, la superficie de la savane a régressé de 818 300 hectares (8 183 km2), du fait de la pression humaine. Cette régression serait ainsi en partie contenue, si une substitution d’un foyer à trois pierres par un foyer amélioré à bois était réalisable au sein de chaque ménage. Celle-ci conduirait à une économie de 1 648 kg de bois par ménage par an, correspondant à une superficie de 15 614,8 hectares de savane préservée par an.

 

The vegetation of the western region, dominated by wooded savannah, is the main source of fuelwood for cooking in households. This study aims to highlight the contribution of improved stoves to the preservation of vegetation in West Cameroon. In order to evaluate this contribution, we first carried out a spatial analysis, describing the state of the vegetation in this region, and secondly, evaluated the contribution of the use of improved stoves on the protection of the savannah. The study indicates that between the year 2005 and the year 2015, the area of the savannah decreased by 818,300 hectares (8,183 km2), due to human pressure. This regression would thus be partly contained, if a substitution of a three-stone stove by an improved wood-burning stove were feasible within each household. This would lead to a saving of 1,648 kg of wood per household per year, corresponding to an area of 15,614.8 hectares of preserved savannah per year.
A new 2d coordination polymer based on zinc(ii), 1,2,3-benzenetricarboxylic acid and 4,4ʹ-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl: synthesis and crystal structure
Authors: Voda Irina
Published: July 2023

The solvothermal reaction of zinc(II) nitrate with 1,2,3-benzenetricarboxylic acid (1,2,3-H3BTC) and 4,4ʹ-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl (BIBPh) produced a crystalline solid {[Zn3(BIBPh)3(BTC)2]∙H2O}n. The product has been structurally characterised and investigated by X-ray diffraction, IR and thermogravimetric methods. The polymer has a bidimentional structure and crystallizes in the P21/c space group of the monoclinic system with the following unit cell parameters: a= 14.8687(16), b= 36.915(4), c= 13.8378(16) (Å), β= 105.584(6)°. The asymmetric unit of the crystal structure contains three zinc(II) ions, three BIBPh ligands and two BTC3- monodentate ligands with all three deprotonated carboxylate groups that balance the overall charge. All zinc centers have similar coordination environment: each metal ion is four coordinated exhibiting a slightly distorted tetrahedral coordination, where two positions are occupied by oxygen atoms of the carboxylic acid and the other two by nitrogen atoms of imidazole subunits
Synthesis and evaluation of antimicrobial activity of tetranorlabdane compounds bearing 1,3,4-thiadiazole units
Authors: Blaja Svetlana , Lungu Lidia , Ciocarlan Alexandru , Vornicu Nicoleta , Aricu Aculina
Published: July 2023

Synthesis of novel tetranorlabdane compounds bearing 1,3,4-thiadiazole units and intermediary tetranorlabdane compounds with thiosemicarbazone fragment has been reported. The structures of the new synthesized compounds were confirmed using IR and 1H, 13C, and 15N NMR spectroscopy. The in vitro antifungal and antibacterial activities of the mentioned compounds have been evaluated. Results of this study have shown that the 1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-imine has excellent activity against tested strains of fungi and species of bacteria at minimum inhibitory concentration values of 0.125 and 2.5 μg/mL, respectively.
Bioavailability and migration features of metals in “bottom sediments – water” system under the action of different environmental factors
Authors: Linnik Peter , Linnik Rostyslav , Zhezherya Vladislav
Published: July 2023

This review considers and summarizes findings of the studies on metals’ coexisting forms in bottom sediments of surface water bodies. This makes it possible to assess metals’ migration ability in the “bottom sediments – water” system and their potential bioavailability for hydrobionts. The coexisting forms of metals in bottom sediments depend on their chemical properties and the component composition of the solid phase. Metals are distributed among exchangeable, carbonate, oxide, organic and residual fractions of bottom sediments. The highest migration ability is observed for metals contained in the first three fractions. Metals migration from organic and residual fractions hardly ever takes place. The oxygen regime, pH and redox potential, total dissolved solids and water temperature, concentration and component composition of organic substances affect the exchange of metals between bottom sediments and overlying water. The metal mobility in the “bottom sediments – water” system will increase under conditions of climate change. This is because cases of dissolved oxygen deficiency become more common, the total dissolved solids get higher in concentration, and pH and redox potential is reduced. Therefore, the development of methods to reduce metals migration from bottom sediments is a relevant task, which is discussed in the present paper.
Characterization of propolis from Moldova's central region: chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties
Authors: Pogrebnoi Serghei , Eremia Nicolai , Bilan Dmitri , Lupascu Lucian , Bolocan Natalia , Duca Gheorghe , Armasu Svetlana , Terteac Dumitru , Cebanu Vitalie , Tincu Serghei , Znagovan Alexandru , Neicovcena Iulia , Coseleva Olga , Slanina Valerina , Macaev Fliur
Published: July 2023

The chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of propolis ethanolic and water-ethanolic extracts from the central zone of Moldova have been investigated by GC-MS and liquid chromatography. There were found 20 amino acids, of which the most abundant are glutamic acid, alanine, leucine and isoleucine. The main constituents of the alcoholic extract are pinocembrin, n-heptacosan and naringenin. The aqueous-alcoholic extract was characterized by the content of sakuranin, 4-methoxy sakuranetin, caryophylline oxide, isocaryophylline oxide, trans-longipinocarveol. The propolis extracts exhibited strong antioxidant (53.7 mg ascorbic acid eq./g extract or 113.4 mg Trolox eq./g extract and 87.5 mg ascorbic acid eq./g extract or 162 mg Trolox eq./g extract for ethanol, and water-ethanol extract, respectively) and antimicrobial activity (from 0.0055 up to 0.07%), suggesting their potential as natural agents for therapeutic use.
Pengokohan Keterampilan Menulis Artikel Popular Melalui Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek Dan Evaluatif Bagi Mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab Universitas Islam Malang
Authors: Sultan Sultan
Published: July 2023

The argument for writing this article is to respond to students' problems in learning to write popular articles which are part of the study in Indonesian language courses as a general compulsory subject in tertiary institutions. The method used in completing this research is a portfolio-based descriptive qualitative method. The results of this study show that first, the process of strengthening popular article writing skills through project-based learning for PBA UNISMA students is carried out in several processes, namely the planning phase, the creation phase, and the processing phase. The results of the process evaluation show very well. then secondly, the results of the evaluation of project-based learning in strengthening popular article writing skills show optimal results, this is evidenced by the average value of 84.6, project-based learning shows positive results.
Frecuencia y distribución de los diagnósticos de los desórdenes funcionales oclusales en pacientes atendidos en la Clínica Dental Docente de la Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Authors: Paz Mayurí Carlos Alberto , Santos Escalante Claver Clemente , Matta Morales Carlos Octavio , León Manco Roberto , Quintana del Solar Martin Gilberto
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: El objetivo del presente estudio es determinar la frecuencia y distribución de los diagnósticos de los desórdenes funcionales oclusales en los pacientes atendidos en pregrado y posgrado de Rehabilitación Oral de la Clínica Dental Docente de la Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, durante los años 2016 y 2017. Materialy métodos: La investigación es descriptiva, retrospectiva, observacional y transversal. Las variables son los diagnósticos de los desórdenes funcionales oclusales, clasificados por género, edad, nivel de estudio y sede. Seempleó la base de datos de todas las historias clínicas digitalizadas con presentación de caso planificada y aceptada por el docente tutor y acta de compromiso aceptada por el paciente. Resultados: Se encontró que el diagnóstico con mayor porcentaje fue el de oclusión colapsada con 38,69 % (n = 166); en segundo lugar, se diagnosticó la desarmonía oclusal con 36,13 % (n = 155); luego sigue el diagnóstico de colapso posterior de mordida con 10,72% (n = 46); el diagnóstico de edéntulo total superior e inferior alcanzó 7,69 % (n = 33); oclusión traumática, 5,83% (n = 25); y la menor frecuencia la tiene el síndrome de combinación con 0,93 % (n = 4). Conclusiones: Del total de pacientes (n = 429), el género con mayor frecuencia fue el sexo femenino. La edad promedio fue de 56,79 años, encontrándose el mayor porcentaje de pacientes evaluados entre los 60 y 69 años de edad. Los estudiantes de pregrado fueron los que asignaron la mayor cantidad de diagnósticos. La sede de San Martín de Porres fue donde serealizaron la mayor cantidad de diagnósticos de pacientes.
Ingestión de cuerpos extraños en ortodoncia: revisión de la literatura
Authors: Covarrubias María Elisa
Published: July 2023

La ingestión de cuerpos extraños de origen dental es una complicación a la cual están expuestos los pacientes de los odontólogos y, en particular, de los ortodoncistas. Son emergencias poco comunes pero que pueden llegar a poner en riesgo la vida del paciente, sea por obstrucción de la vía aérea o por daño al tracto gastrointestinal. En esta revisión, se evalúan los antecedentes de reportes de casos donde el o la paciente haya ingerido un cuerpo extraño de origen ortodóncico, sea que ocurrió dentro de la consulta ortodóncica o fuera de ella. Se revisan las recomendaciones de prevención generales, particulares y el manejo inicial en caso de estas complicaciones.
Microbiological Analysis, Nutritional Composition and Sensory Evaluation of Cow Milk Yoghurt Flavoured with Soursop (Annona muricata) Pulp
Authors: Ahaotu Ihuoma , Ometaghogho Ofua Shulamite
Published: July 2023

This study is aimed at evaluating the quality of cow milk yoghurt (CMY) flavoured with soursop pulp (SSP) in varied proportions at 0 and 24 hr after production. The different proportions of yoghurt samples prepared include CMY 300: SSP 0, CMY 225: SSP 75, CMY 150: SSP 150 and CMY75: SSP 75. Microbiological analysis and nutritional composition of the yoghurt preparations was carried out using standard procedures while sensory evaluation involved the use of 9 point Hedonic scale. Total bacterial count (TBC) and lactic acid bacterial (LAB) count of the yoghurt samples was within the range 4.0 - 5.85 and 4.0 – 6.35 log10CFU/ml, respectively. The pH and total titratable acidity of the samples was within the range 4.8-6.4 and 0.52-0.93 %, respectively. Proximate analysis revealed that moisture, crude ash, crude fat, and carbohydrate content of the yoghurt samples was within the range 77.09 - 83.02, 5.16 - 6.28, 4.16 - 7.54, 0.55 - 0.86, 4.78 - 11.51 %, respectively. In terms of proximate compositions and sensory properties of the yoghurt preparations, there was significant difference (p<0.05) among the samples with the exception of ash content and aroma, respectively. According to the sensory report, cow milk yoghurt flavoured with soursop pulp (CMY 225: SSP 75) was the most prepared product. In conclusion, cow milk yoghurt flavoured with soursop is recommended to everyone because the product is safe and nutritious with potential health benefits.
Management of Cashew Apple and Nut Borer (Nephopteryx sp.) by using Newer Insecticides
Authors: Shetty G. Raviraja , K. Nishmitha Lakshmana
Published: July 2023

Cashew is influenced by many of the pest out of which cashew apple and nut borer is one of the most important pest which causes economic losses, by considering the importance of this pest a field experiment was conducted at Agriculture and Horticulture research station Ullala, Mangalore during the year 2021-22 to find out the best insecticides for the management of apple and nut borer in cashew, the study recorded that the treatment Chlorantraniliprole @ 0.3 ml/L found one of the best and effective insecticide against cashew apple and nut borer and second best insecticide was Flubendiamide @ 0.3 ml/L at 7 and 14 days after spray. Treatments like Beauveria bassiana @ 5g/L, Metarhizium anisopliae @ 5g/L and Azadirachtin 1 E.C (10,000 ppm) were on par each other and control recorded highest infestation in the present study. The response of these insecticides was also observed on the yield, with the highest nut yield of 24.48 q/ha and the cost-benefit ratio of 1:3.26 was recorded in Chlorantraniliprole @ 0.3 ml/L.
Navigation in Communication Skills of Medical Laboratory Science
Authors: Lodha Naval Kishor , Mewara B. C. , Sharma Gopal , Varma Mahendra Kumar , Murari Krishna
Published: July 2023

The art of medicine is intricately tied to the art of communication. Medicine is an art whose magic and creative ability have long been recognized as residing in the interpersonal aspects of patient-physician relationship. In traditional medical curriculum, communication is not taught formally. To study the perception of medical students about usefulness of communication skills lab. The perception of medical students about usefulness of communication skills lab. This observational study was carried out at Communication Skills Medical Lab of Medical College. Feedback was obtained with the help of a prevalidated questionnaire from 100 final DMLT students about their perception about utility of the module taught in the Communication Skills Medical Lab. A total of 78.46% students were of the idea that Communication Skills Medical Lab posting is must for all medical undergraduates. A 93.83% perceive that the module taught was very relevant and useful and were satisfied with the duration of posting (81.47%). A 78.46% students experienced improvement in their communication skills. More emphasis should be given on communication between doctor and patient (61.53). The students found communication skills lab very useful. They desired more emphasis on communication between doctor and patient and sought more interactivity, video demonstrations to be part of the module.
A study on the Prevalence of ESKAPE Pathogens Isolated from the Blood Culture Specimens of Various Intensive Care Units Patients Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Singh Vidushi , Singh N. P. , Nirmal Kirti , Das Shukla , Kashyap Bineeta , Singh Prateek , Batra Prerna , Tyagi Asha
Published: July 2023

Hospital Acquired Infections are the rising threat in the health care facilities across the globe. Multidrug resistance is a serious problem all across the world. The ESKAPE (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus including MRSA, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacter species) pathogens in the hospital are the commonly acquired infections. As most ICU patients are frequently on broad spectrum antibiotics this induces selective antibiotic pressure which leads to development of antimicrobial resistance among the microorganisms of various ICU. Aim: To determine the prevalence of ESKAPE pathogens isolated from blood culture of patients admitted in various Intensive Care Units. This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of Microbiology and Intensive care units (MICU, PICU and NICU) at UCMS & GTBH; Delhi was conducted from January 2021 to April 2022. The Inadequate quantity of sample and contaminated blood culture samples were not enrolled for this study. The antibiotic susceptibility pattern of the isolated organisms was performed by Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method on mueller–Hinton agar plates, and the results were recorded as per the CLSI 2022 guidelines. Out of these 611 blood culture samples growth of microorganisms was observed in 115 (18.82%) samples. 496 (81.18%) blood culture samples showed no growth. One blood culture sample was taken from each patient. These 115 blood culture isolates were further tested for species identification by standard conventional phenotypic methods and their antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) was performed manually by Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method. Among these, 611 blood culture samples, 350 (57.28%) samples were from NICU, 211(34.53%) were from MICU, and 72 (8.18%) were from PICU isolated respectively. Conclusion: Our results from a relatively large dataset highlight the pathogenicity of ESKAPE bacteria and quantify their impact on patient length of stay, cost of care, and mortality. We also found that amongst all blood culture orders, employing simple word algorithms can predict ESKAPE infections better than random guessing.
Utilization of Nutrients by Short-Duration Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) Genotypes Applied with Phosphorus and Sulphur
Authors: Pandey Seema , Shrivastava Abhilasha
Published: July 2023

A field experiment was conducted during cropping seasons 2021-22 and 2022-23 at the Private Agricultural-cum-Research Farm, Beenda-Semaria Road, Rewa (M.P.) to study the utilization of nutrients by short-duration pigeonpea genotypes applied with phosphorus and sulphur. The N, P, K, S nutrient contents in grain and straw deviated significantly due to different genotypes and fertility levels as well as their interactions. The genotype TJT-501 as well as highest fertility level (P60 S45) recorded significantly higher N, P, K and S nutrient contents in grain and straw over the respective treatments. Consequently the uptake of these nutrients was found significantly higher in grain and straw of TJT-501 over other genotypes. Thus highest nutrients uptake by TJT-501, genotype producing a total biomass up to 54.64 q/ha, was 79.32 kg N, 12.84 kg P, 55.98 kg K and 11.93 kg S/ha. The uptake nutrients was found significantly higher in grain and straw due to increasing fertility levels up to P60 S45. Similarly the maximum N, P, K and S uptake was recorded under highest P60 S45 fertility level producing total biomass upto 70.64 q/ha. The findings suggest that due to heavy withdrawal of nutrients by pigeonpea genotypes, the succeeding crop must be nourished properly based on soil test values.
Isolation and Characterization of Oleaginous Yeast
Authors: Akash N. R. , Goudar G. D.
Published: July 2023

Oleaginous yeast are known to synthesize and accumulate large amount of intracellular triacylglycerol. Hence, they are considered to be one of the most promising alternate sources for oil production. In this regard, the present study was undertaken to isolate, characterize and screen oleaginous yeast for biomass and lipid production. Eighty yeast isolates were obtained from 19 soil samples collected from different districts of Karnataka. Out of 80 isolates, ten isolates were confirmed to be oleaginous based on Sudan Black B staining. These isolates were further analyzed for biomass and lipid production. The reference strain Debaryomyceshansenii var. hansenii was also used in the study. The highest biomass and lipid production of 806.03 mg/100ml and 123.51 mg/100ml respectively was recorded by the isolate OYB-1 followed by OYH-2 with biomass production of 790.59 mg/100ml and lipid production of 120.50 mg/100ml. Hence the isolate OYB-1 can be exploited for biodiesel production.
Associativismo religioso: Um Estudo sobre a Associação de Mini Produtores Rurais Evangélicos de Confissão Luterana no Oeste do Paraná
Authors: Berwaldt Jean Carlos , Ahlert Alvori
Published: July 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar o associativismo religioso e o que representou esse fenômeno para os produtores rurais evangélicos de confissão luterana no Oeste do Paraná. Parte-se de uma revisão bibliográfica sobre a temática do associativismo, para, na sequência, analisar uma experiência prática através da investigação sobre uma associação de produtores rurais no Oeste do Paraná conhecida como Associação de Mini Produtores Evangélicos Rurais de Linha Oriental e Itapiranga (Amper), de Pato Bragado, fundada em 07 de dezembro de 1988. Conclui-se que a relação entre religião e associação foi benéfica e impulsionou a criação da associação, cujo objetivo visava fortalecer a comunidade local no enfrentamento dos problemas vivenciados pelos pequenos agricultores da referida localidade.
Teologia cristão em Superman: Uma abordagem a partir da hermenêutica de religião vivida em filmes da DC COMICS
Authors: De Lima Dennis , Adam Júlio Cézar
Published: July 2023

Este artigo é uma conversa entre a teologia cristã e alguns filmes com personagens do Universo DC Comics, falando especificamente de aproximações e afastamentos entre o Superman/Kal-El de Krypton e Jesus/Cristo de Nazaré. As conexões entre fé e teologia cristã com filmes do Superman tem como referencial teórico a hermenêutica da religião vivida. Com base na religião vivida, busca-se refletir sobre elementos bíblico-teológicos presentes na cultura pop e como subsídios para a prática da fé e a teologia prática.
Migração e Direitos Humanos: Uma aproximação entre o relato bíblico e a migração latino-americana
Authors: De Souza Fernando Machado , Mauro de Matos Givaldo
Published: July 2023

Com o surgimento de normas internacionais de proteção aos direitos humanos, cada vez mais tem se discutido instrumentos de proteção aos fluxos migratórios. Ainda que a proteção no plano internacional seja recente, o fenômeno migratório está presente na construção histórica e teológica do povo de Israel, sobretudo na relação cativeiro-Exôdo no Egito e nas migrações por escassez de alimentos. Especificamente no que se refere aos povos latino-americanos, as migrações decorrem da pobreza e busca por dignidade em países com melhores indicadores econômicos, realidade que deve ser analisada sob o viés da Teologia da Libertação, diante da indissociabilidade entre migração e pobreza, o que leva a uma inevitável aproximação entre a realidade latina atual e a opressão no Egito. Por fim, como Javé alertou seu povo para que não oprimissem os estrangeiros, relembrando do tempo em que foram cativos, os Estados americanos devem relembrar constantemente o passado de opressão colonial ao definir suas políticas públicas de acolhimento dos seus irmãos pobres de outros países.
Ensino Religioso nos Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental: Considerações Básicas
Authors: Ribeiro Costa Helenita
Published: July 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivos descrever sobre o Ensino Religioso (ER) e explanar sobre os anos iniciais do ensino fundamental no Brasil, a partir de pesquisa bibliográfica para aprofundamento teórico-metodológico do objeto pesquisado. No Brasil o ER passou por muitas modificações ao longo da história da educação, assumindo diferentes perspectivas teóricas e metodológicas, perpassando pelo viés confessional e/ou interconfessional de forma muito presente, nas primeiras Leis de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional, tendo mudanças mais significativas a partir da Constituição Federal e da atual LDB, bem como com as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais da Educação Básica (DCNs) e, mais recente com a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) por meio da discussão da diversidade cultural e diálogo.
O cuidado dos vulneráveis na teologia armínio-wesleyana
Authors: Couto Vinicius
Published: July 2023

A teologia possui espaço para a discussão de questões sociais e suas implicações nas comunidades cristãs. Essa preocupação, no entanto, ainda não havia sido dada de maneira mais específica no pensamento do teólogo neerlandês Jacó Armínio. Possui ele alguma contribuição com o tema? Nossa hipótese é que sim e que, devido às especificidades das controvérsias sobre a predestinação, elas tenham sido ofuscadas. Deste modo, o presente artigo se propõe a investigar e analisar os pensamentos dos teólogos Jacó Armínio e de um dos principais continuadores da soteriologia arminiana, John Wesley, no que tange ao cuidado dos vulneráveis. Para tanto, exploramos as principais obras de ambos pensadores em fonte primária, analisando-as a partir da história da teologia. Acreditamos que o texto contribui com avanços sobre a teologia de Armínio, visto esse tema ainda não ter sido explorado nele.
O PECADO DE DAVI
Authors: Dantas José Ancelmo Santos , Rocha dos Santos Rafael Rocha dos Santos
Published: July 2023

Os Salmos – parte integrante da “Biblioteca Nacional de Israel”[1] – forjados ao longo da tradição e formação do povo de Deus – constituem um patrimônio único, singular, orgânico e dinâmico na história. Por meio deles, o ser humano, ora vai até Deus, ora trás o Senhor Deus de Israel até o chão da vida ao contemplar a natureza, ora, enfim, alcança a antropologia humana, ao tocar seus anseios mais profundos.
The Representation of Muslim Women as The Other in The Submission Novel
Authors: Pamungkas Setyari
Published: July 2023

This research is written based on the analysis of a 9/11 fiction, The Submission by Amy Waldman. This research examines the representation of Muslim women characters in the novel. It is a descriptive qualitative research. The main data consist of words, phrases, sentences, expressions, dialogues, plot, and narrations in the novel. The supporting data are taken from books, e-books, journals, articles, websites and other related references. It is conducted under American studies perspective. It applies some perspectives especially theory of Orientalism to scrutinize the construction of Muslim women in the novel. It also attempts to identify some constructions which differ from the reality of Muslim women generally and American Muslim women as described in other texts. The findings shows that The Submission perpetuates old Orientalism in 21st fiction era which represents Muslim women as the Other. They are represented as sensual, libidinous, devilish, subordinate, oppressed, exotic, and requisite the West assistance.
EVALUATION OF B1 GENE TO DETECT Toxoplasma gondii: COMPARISON OF THREE SETS NESTED PCR PRIMER
Authors: Ekawasti Fitrine , Azmi Zul , Subekti Didik Tulus , Desem Muhammad Ibrahim , Nugraha Arifin Budiman , Sa’diah Siti , Cahyaningsih Umi
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to evaluate three sets of B1 gene DNA primer for the diagnosis of Toxoplasma gondii. The DNA of Toxoplasma gondii that  stored on liquid nitrogen was isolated using DNAzol™ reagent. The first step of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCRs) was performed using external and internal primer sets, respectively, and then nPCR. PCR products sequencing was performed by Apical Science. All sequences were analysed using CLC Sequence Viewer Version 8.0 software and compared to sequence database that deposited in ToxoDB (Toxoplasma gondii genome database) using BLAST (https://toxodb.org/toxo/app). Each B1 gene primer was evaluated by performing single PCR (forward and reverse) and nested PCR reactions. Three sets of B1 gene primer have different amplification precision. According to the results of amplicon sequencing, the primer set #2 has the best amplification precision of B1 gene.
DETERMINATION OF OVULATION TIME IN GAYO MARES BASED ON IMAGE OF PREOVULATORY FOLLICLE GROWTH
Authors: Melia Juli , Amrozi A , Supriatna Iman , Agil Muhammad
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to obtain the ultrasound image of preovulatory follicle growth in gayo mares to predict the ovulation time. This study used three Gayo mares and one gayo stallion for teaser aged 5-10 years and weighed 200-250 kg. Preovulatory follicle growth was observed using transrectal ultrasonography which was performed when the dominant follicle size was ≥ 3.5 cm. Observations were made for 3 consecutive estrous periods on gayo mares at relatively the same time. The absence of previous follicular appearance and the presence of hypoechoic area in the same ovary indicate that ovulation has occurred. The result revealed that the diameter of preovulatory follicle of gayo mares was 4.02±0.32 to 5.05±0.04 cm. There was no significant follicle growth in the last 48 hours before ovulation and the preovulatory follicle shape altered from spherical to pearshape. Many small follicles (2 cm in diameter) were observed in peripheral area of the ovary indicated the recruitment of follicles which form the first follicular wave. To conclude, the alteration in the size and pearshape of preovulatory follicle and the recruitment of small follicles can be used as a marker to determine the time of ovulation on gayo mares.
BOER BUCK SPERM QUALITY IN EXTENDER SUPPLEMETED WITH NON-ENZYMATIC ANTIOXIDANTS AND STORAGE AT COLD TEMPERATURE
Authors: Zaenuri Lalu , Rodiah R , Dradjat Adji Santoso , HY Lukman , Yuliani Eny
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study was to determine the durability of standard extender tris egg yolk supplemented with non-enzymatic antioxidants from guava and fig fruit filtrate on the motility and viability of Boer buck sperm. Semen was collected using an artificial vagina every four days for ten replications. The treatment extenders were Tris+2.5% egg yolk (P0) and P0+1.487 mg vitamin A and P0+3.958 mg vitamin C per ml/100 ml (v/v) hereinafter referred as P1 and P2, respectively. The experimental design was a completely randomized 3 times 10 a factorial pattern. The variables assessed were individual motility, progessive motility and viability  of sperm evaluated every day for 4 consecutive days. Result indicated that, 4 days after extended and stored at 5°C, the average individual motility, progessive motility and sperm viability were 45.2±7.94; 33.0±10.2 and 49.6±7.69 for P1, and 45.4±6.14; 30.4±8.38 and 50.5±5.88 for P2. The data on the three indicators of sperm quality between P1 and P2 did not show a significant difference (P0.05). While for P0 30.6±5.85; 24.6±7.30 and 40.7±5.77, respectively, and were significantly lower (P 0.05) than P0 or P1. It was concluded that semen extended using tris-egg yolk extender supplemented with vitamin A or C could still be used for Artificial Insemination until day 4 after extended and storage at 5°C. It is suggested that research needs to be done to produce a ready to use, simple preaparation, cheap and long lasting instant extender.
THE EFFECT OF AGE ON WOUND HEALING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL CATS (Felis catus) POST-OVARIOHYSTERECTOMY SURGERY
Authors: Wahyuni Renji Mailisa , Gunanti G , Noviana Deni
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of age on wound healing and physical development of local cats (Felis catus) after ovariohysterectomy. A total of 15 female cats were divided into three age groups (2-4, 5-9, and 10 months old) with each group consisting of five cats. The treatment group was sterilized using the lateral flank ovariohysterectomy method. Observations of surgical procedures and physical conditions were carried out during anesthesia, including onset, duration of anesthesia and surgery, body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate. Post-operative observations were made to evaluate wound healing, hematological profile (RBC, Hb, PCV, WBC, PLT), body weight, Body Condition Score (BCS), bone density, and growth plate closure. The results showed that there was no significant difference (P0.05) during anesthesia, wound healing, or an increase in body weight, BCS, and bone density in all age groups. Ovariohysterectomy at 2-4 months old delayed the closure of the bone growth plates (P0.05). Ovariohysterectomy in pubertal and post-pubertal cats is safe to perform as long as good surgical preparation is provided.
Visual blockage assessment at culverts using synthetic images to mitigate blockage-originated floods
Authors: Iqbal Umair , Barthelemy Johan , Perez Pascal
Published: July 2023

The assessment of visual blockages in cross-drainage hydraulic structures, such as culverts and bridges, is crucial for ensuring their efficient functioning and preventing flash flooding incidents. The extraction of blockage-related information through computer vision algorithms can provide valuable insights into the visual blockage. However, the absence of comprehensive datasets has posed a significant challenge in effectively training computer vision models. In this study, we explore the use of synthetic data, the synthetic images of culvert (SIC) and the visual hydraulics lab dataset (VHD), in combination with a limited real-world dataset, the images of culvert openings and blockage (ICOB), to evaluate the performance of a culvert opening detector. The Faster Region-based Convolutional Neural Network (Faster R-CNN) model with a ResNet50 backbone was used as the culvert opening detector. The impact of synthetic data was evaluated through two experiments. The first involved training the model with different combinations of synthetic and real-world data, while the second involved training the model with reduced real-world images. The results of the first experiment revealed that structured training, where the synthetic images of culvert (SIC) were used for initial training and the ICOB was used for fine-tuning, resulted in slightly improved detection performance. The second experiment showed that the use of synthetic data, in conjunction with a reduced number of real-world images, resulted in significantly improved degradation rates.
SERAPAN N, P, DAN K PADA JAGUNG MADURA-3 DI TANAH LEMPUNG LIAT BERPASIR DIAMELIORASI BIOCHAR DAN BENTONIT-TERAKTIVASI ASAM
Authors: Supriyadi Slamet , Rahman Fahmi Arief , Yuhardi Erick , Umam Choirul
Published: July 2023

Sandy clay loam soil in Bangkalan is a soil with a low content of nutrients, organic matter, bases, and cation exchange capacity (CEC), which inhibits the growth of maize plants. In addition, the nature of the soil causes the fertilizer to become more soluble, and the absorption of nutrients, especially potassium, is low. One of the efforts to increase potassium uptake in sandy loam soils is applying biochar and acid-activated bentonite. This study aimed to examine the effect of adding biochar and acid-activated bentonite to the nutrient uptake of maize plants in the sandy soil of Bangkalan. Biochar was prepared from maize cobs by the Kon-Tiki method; bentonite was activated by physical (200 oC) and chemical (1N H2SO4) methods. The greenhouse experiment was carried out using a completely randomized design with biochar (B) and acid-activated bentonite (T) as treatments, each with three levels, namely 0, 5, 10 t ha-1 and three replications. Soil analysis performed included pH, organic carbon, CEC and exchangeable bases, while plant tissue analysis included leaf height and area. The results showed that the combination of biochar and acid-activated bentonite significantly increased soil pH, soil exchangeable K, soil exchangeable Na, and leaf area of maize plants. A single application of biochar significantly increased soil organic C and maize plant height. The application of acid-activated bentonite significantly increased the CEC of sandy loam soils.
ANALISIS DAN PEMODELAN SPASIAL PERUBAHAN TUTUPAN LAHAN DI HUTAN PRODUKSI TERBATAS KECAMATAN KULAWI KABUPATEN SIGI
Authors: Suni Muhammad Adam , Muis Hasriani , Arianingsih Ida , Misra Misra , Baharuddin Rhamdhani Fitrah
Published: July 2023

Land conversion is a change in the function of a part or whole land area of its original function (as planned) into another function that becomes a negative impact (problem) on the environment and potential land itself. The study aims to analyze changes in land cover over five years with the image of Landsats 8 of 2016 and 2021 as well as analyze the factors of the cause of changes in land cover in the Limited Production Forest Area in Kulawi Subdistrict. The study used guided image analysis (supervised) and binary logistics regression analysis. The formation of spatial models of forest cover changes in the Kulawi Subdistrict Limited Production Forest Area using 5 modifier factors consisting of accessibility aspects i.e., settlement, population density, river, slope, road. Logit (p)=-0.24087+0.04249(x1)+0.2815(x2)-0.42492(x3)-0,.0480(x4)+0.04010(x5). The results of binary logistic regression analysis showed goodness of fit value of 5471996.86 chi-square values of 60287.17 and pseudo r2 of 0.30 greater than 0.2, indicating the model is worth using. Based on the results of binary logistics regression analysis, it is known that distance from roads, distance from settlement and population density are influential to changes in forest land cover.
ESTIMASI CADANGAN KARBON BAWAH PERMUKAAN LAHAN GAMBUT DI DESA CATUR RAHAYU KECAMATAN DENDANG KABUPATEN TANJUNG JABUNG TIMUR
Authors: Septian Anggi , Junedi Heri , Kurniawan Mastur Agus
Published: July 2023

One of the functions of peatlands is as a hydrological function and plays an important role in the biosphere system as a carbon source controlling CO2 circulation and has a major influence on the balance of carbon in the earth's atmosphere. This study aimed to predict the magnitude of subsurface carbon stocks in peatlands in Catur Rahayu Village, Dendang District, East Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi Province. This study was carried out using a survey method with a map scale of 1: 25,000. Determination of sampling was in a grid that was made perpendicular to the drainage channel. The grid was made with a distance of 500 m x 250 m. Parameters observed as the main data included field measurements, namely land area (base map), peat thickness (drilling), peat decomposition level (van post method), C-organic (loss on ignition method), and bulk density (ring sample). Calculation of carbon stocks was carried out at a depth of each layer of peat decomposition level with calculations based on geographic information system (GIS) spatial modeling. The results of measuring carbon stocks in the soil in this study were related to using a combination of direct measurements in the field, laboratory results, and GIS spatial modeling-based calculations. The estimation of carbon stocks community land research in Catur Rahayu Village, the total carbon stock stored is 1,514.495.57 t, equivalent to 1,552.53 t ha-1.