bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Który naturalizm?
Authors: Cottingham John , Iwanicki Marcin , Teske Joanna Klara
Published: September 2023

Przekład na podstawie: „Which Naturalism?”, New Blackfriars 2022: 1–16, DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.1111/nbfr.12765. Przekład za zgodą Autora.

Program „naturalizacji” bywa we współczesnej laickiej filozofii przedstawiany w opozycji do tradycyjnego teizmu. Biorąc jednak pod uwagę historię terminów „natura” i „naturalny”, widać brak ciągłości między tym, jak owe terminy są rozumiane obecnie, a jak rozumiano je w przeszłości. Nowożytny „naturalista”, który domaga się, by wszystkie zjawiska umieścić w dziedzinie tego, co naturalne, stawia tezę, którą wielu klasycznych, średniowiecznych i wczesnonowożytnych filozofów i teologów uznałoby za dość samooczywistą. Zmiana, która tu zaszła, nie polega na decyzji, by do dziedziny naturalnej włączyć to, co poprzednio było z niej wykluczone, lecz na zupełnie innym rozumieniu tejże dziedziny. W artykule argumentuję, że filozoficznie ciekawe jest nie tyle pytanie, czy powinniśmy być naturalistami, ile pytanie, który z dwóch naturalizmów należy przyjąć: świecki naturalizm, z jego neutralistyczną koncepcją natury w ogóle i ludzkiej natury w szczególności, czy teistyczny naturalizm, wedle którego świat naturalny i nasza własna natura noszą znamię boskości. Okazuje się, że ujęcie sekularystyczne musi zmierzyć się z poważnymi wyzwaniami epistemicznymi i moralnymi.
Trudności nominalizmu tropowego – problem fundamentów podobieństwa i różnicy numerycznej
Authors: Piwowarczyk Marek
Published: September 2023

Jeden z zarzutów wobec nominalizmu tropowego głosi, że tropy, wbrew deklaracjom ich zwolenników, muszą być złożone, co otwiera drogę do regresu, który da się zatrzymać, tylko przyjmując jakieś powszechniki. Złożoność tropów ma wynikać z tego, że relacja podobieństwa i relacja różnicy numerycznej, które zachodzą między doskonale podobnymi tropami, muszą mieć osobne fundamenty, stanowiące składniki tropów. Te fundamenty znów stoją w relacjach podobieństwa i różnicy, co generuje regres. W niniejszym artykule przyglądam się temu problemowi i próbuję odpierać argumentację przeciwników nominalizmu tropowego. Za punkt odniesienia czynię artykuł Pawła Rojka „Regresy podobieństwa. Podwójny relacyjny argument przeciw nominalizmowi tropowemu”, który w oryginalny sposób łączy ze sobą rożne zarzuty przeciw nominalizmowi tropowemu. Struktura mojego tekstu jest następująca: najpierw krótko charakteryzuję nominalizm tropowy i wskazuję, co mnie łączy z tym stanowiskiem (nie mogę bez zastrzeżeń określić siebie jako zwolennika nominalizmu tropowego). Następnie podaję charakterystykę relacji, w szczególności relacji podobieństwa, a potem przedstawiam argument Pawła Rojka. W kolejnym paragrafie staram się pokazać, że argument za złożonością tropów zakłada zasadę identyczności nieodróżnialnych, którą nominalista tropowy odrzuca. W przedostatniej sekcji wskazuję, że jednostkowość nie jest składnikiem tropu, lecz sposobem, w jaki trop konstytuuje rzeczywistość.
Wkład Zbigniewa Jordana w podtrzymywanie kontaktów polskiej filozofii emigracyjnej z filozofią krajową
Authors: Konstańczak Stefan
Published: September 2023

Autor prezentuje mało znane fakty z historii polskiej nauki świadczące o tym, że przedstawiciele polskiej emigracji powojennej mieli bardzo dobre rozeznanie o sytuacji w nauce krajowej. W filozofii przykładem tego były kontakty Zbigniewa Jordana (1911–1977) z przedstawicielami filozofii pracującymi w kraju. Jordan przez wiele lat utrzymywał systematyczne kontakty z około czterdziestoma osobami, stanowiącymi elitę polskiej powojennej filozofii i socjologii. Do grona jego znajomych i korespondentów należeli m.in. Jan Łukasiewicz, ks. Józef Pastuszka, Tadeusz Czeżowski, Maria i Stanisław Ossowscy, Tadeusz i Janina Kotarbińscy, Adam Schaff, Leszek Kołakowski, Jan Szczepański, Andrzej Grzegorczyk, a także przedstawiciele polskiej emigracji pracujący na uczelniach zachodnich. Dzięki tym kontaktom potrafił zrealizować naraz dwa cele. Po pierwsze, popularyzował godne upamiętnienia osiągnięcia nauki polskiej, dzięki czemu jego starania zapewniały ścisły związek między nauką krajową a światową. Po drugie, zapewniał historyczna ciągłość nauki polskiej, której nie przerwało nawet wprowadzenie komunistycznych porządków w kraju, które sprowadzały się do próby odrzucenia całej dotychczasowej tradycji. Autor stoi na stanowisku, że nauka stanowi najważniejszą część kultury i z tej racji dokonania Jordana powinny zostać spopularyzowane w całym środowisku nauki w Polsce jako przykład, którym winni kierować się jej młodzi adepci, koncentrujący się wyłącznie na karierze w zagranicznych instytucjach naukowych.
Jak ‘powinien’ może wynikać z ‘jest’? Reewaluacja tezy Johna R. Searle’a
Authors: Janikowski Wacław
Published: September 2023

W niniejszym artykule omawiam koncepcję zdań normatywnych Johna R. Searle’a. Przeprowadzona analiza ma służyć wykazaniu jej wiarygodności. Również jej autor w 2021r., po ponad pół wieku od jej pierwszego sformułowania, mimo bardzo licznych dyskusji prowadzonych w przeciągu tego czasu, stwierdza, że podtrzymuje twierdzenie o ważności i trafności tej koncepcji, a w szczególności także słynną już tezę o możliwości dokonania inferencyjnego przejścia od zdań o faktach do zdań o powinnościach (Searle 2021, 3–16). Twórca powszechnie znanej teorii czynności mowy przekonuje, że niektóre zdania normatywne wynikają pojęciowo ze zdań faktualnych (opisowych). Analizuję szczegółowo jego argumentację, usiłując wyjaśnić, jak należy rozumieć jego tezę, że mówienie o tzw. błędzie naturalistycznym samo w sobie może być błędem. Skupiam się przy tym na istocie wynikania (poprawnych inferencji) oraz warunkach prawdziwości zdań normatywnych. Rozważenie różnych możliwości interpretacji tezy i argumentów Searle’a jest zarazem uzasadnieniem twierdzenia, że są one poprawne i zachowują swoją aktualność. Wyjątkowym elementem koncepcji Searle’a, z którym polemizuję, jest jego twierdzenie o rzekomo samoistnie motywującej mocy aktów mowy, np. dokonywania obietnicy.
Translation in the Most Reverent Theory of Truth: A Self-Translative Act as an Illusion of Correspondence
Authors: Cirillo Giulia
Published: September 2023

Being the most intuitive and yet perhaps most contestable of all, the correspondence theory remains an axis around which the philosophical debate on truth incessantly spins, with indefiniteness remaining as its main propelling force. The following work presents one more interpretative attempt; it will be argued that each classical contemporary version of the theory incorporates an idea of translation process. For this purpose, initially one was specified what notion of translation should be applied here by enumerating its key features. Next, three classical models were examined—those proposed by Russell, Moore and Austin—in such a way as to expose the place of translation in each analysis. Consequently, the research both provide an element which unifies them and highlight the significance of translation for the philosophical inquiry into the concept of truth.
Protective Effect of Pomegranate Juice Extract Against Antitubercular Drugs Induced Hepatic Fibrosis
Authors: Ramesh J. , Banothu Anilkumar , Bharani Kala Kumar , Shivakumar P. , Jeevanalatha M. , Ravikumar Y.
Published: September 2023

The current study aimed to know the therapeutic efficacy of Punica granatum (fruit juice extract) against anti-TB druginduced hepatic fibrosis in rats. 24 male Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into four groups, with six rats in each. INH at 27 mg/kg B.W., RIF at 54 mg/kg B.W., and PZA at 135 mg/kg B.W. were administered orally to Groups 2, 3 and 4 from days 1 to 28. Group 1 was maintained as normal control, and group 2 was a toxic control (administered anti-TB drugs, p/o). Groups 3 and 4 were administered (p/o) with Enalapril at 5mg/kg B.W. and Punica granatum (fresh juice extract) at 1 ml/rat, respectively, from day 1 to 28. Serum samples were collected on the 14th and 28th to assess various biochemical parameters, and liver samples were collected at the end of the experiment to analyze antioxidant parameters, TGF β1, and histopathological examination. The biochemical parameters showed significant (p<0.05) alterations in AST, ALT, GGT, antioxidant profile (TBARS GSH, GST, GPx and SOD), and expression of TGF β1 levels in group 2 along with collagen deposition and alterations in the histopathology when compared with group 1. There was a significant improvement in treatment groups 3 and 4 at different time intervals. These changes were reversed in groups 3 and 4, which were administered Enalapril and Punica granatum juice extract, respectively.
Testicular Toxicity following Subacute Exposure of Arsenic and Mancozeb alone and in Combination: Ameliorative Efficacy of Quercetin and Catechin
Authors: Yousuf Rasia , Verma Pawan Kumar , Sharma Priyanka , Sood Shilpa , Pankaj N. K. , Agarwal Sanjay
Published: September 2023

Mancozeb (MZ) is a contact fungicide having low toxicity in non-target species, but its continuous exposure can be harmful. The aim of the present study was to determine the impact of the toxic interaction between MZ and arsenic on the testicular tissue of rats and to compare the amelioration potential of quercetin and catechin against the induced toxicity. Sixty adult rats were randomly allocated into 10 groups with 6 animals in each. A significant (p<0.05) decline in TAS, TTH, SOD, CAT, GPx, GR and TTH and a rise (p<0.05) in MDA and AOPP-were recorded in testicular tissue of MZ-treated rats in comparison to control. Exposure to different doses of arsenic (10, 50, 100 ppb) also produced a dose-dependent effect on these oxidative biomarkers. Arsenic exposure produces potentiating MZ-induced testicular toxicity in Wistar rats. Testicular damage was further corroborated by extremely severe histopathological changes viz., interstitial as well as sub-capsular congestion, oedema aside from degeneration, necrosis and loss of seminiferous tubules and a drastic deterioration in sperm motility in this group. In contrast, administration of toxicants along with quercetin or catechin markedly attenuated the alterations in oxidative as well as cellular damage biomarkers and testicular histopathological alterations. Our results suggested that simultaneous low dose exposure to arsenic potentiated testicular toxicity induced by MZ. Furthermore, catechin was more potent as compared to quercetin in ameliorating testicular changes induced by concurrent arsenic and MZ exposure.
Phytochemical Screening and Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Potential of Morus alba (L.) Leaves Extracts Against Breast Cancer Cell Lines
Authors: Soni Richa , Gupta Divya , Gupte Shamli , Rathour Arti , Shrivastava Sadhana , Shukla Sangeeta
Published: September 2023

Morus alba (L.) belongs to the family Moraceae commonly known as white mulberry used in folk medicine in the remedy of dysentery, diuretic, and antidiabetic treatments. Morus species contain several bioactive compounds which attribute to their biological properties. The purpose of this study is to determine the total phenolic content, antioxidant potential and antiproliferative activity of different leaf extracts of Morus alba (L). The plant leaves extracts were prepared by the Soxhlet extraction method. The total phenolic content was determined by Folin–Ciocalteu method and antioxidative potential was assessed by H2O2 free radical scavenging assay. The antiproliferative potential was investigated by MTT (3-[4,5- dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay using breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231. Our results showed that all the extracts exhibited significant antioxidant and antiproliferative activity dose-dependently. Amongst all, the ethanolic leaf extract possessed higher radical scavenging activity as well as potent cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells. Furthermore, the ethanolic leaf extract was subjected to analyse of its bioactive composition that might be responsible for its potent antioxidant and antiproliferative potential. The presence of different functional groups in the extract was analysed by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) technique and the main bioactive compounds in the extract were identified by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS). Therefore, it can be concluded by the above findings that Morus alba (L.) has promising antioxidant activity and potent antiproliferative activity against breast cancer cells and thus can be used as a great source of natural antioxidants in developing drugs against various diseases.
Peningkatan Potensi Biji Kelor (Moringa oleifera) sebagai Pangan Pencegah Hiperkolesterolemia
Authors: Salman Annisa Nazifa , Prangdimurti Endang , Hunaefi Dase
Published: September 2023

Moringa (Moringa oleifera) seeds contain good nutritional constituents and several components that can potentially reduce cholesterol levels, namely oleic acid, phytosterols, and dietary fiber. However, it tastes bitter, so it needs to be treated so that the bitter taste disappears but does not affect much of the content that can lower cholesterol. This study aims to get moringa seeds that are not bitter and have the potential to prevent hypercholesterolemia. The soaking treatment of peeled moringa seeds in either water or 3.5% NaCl salt, followed by 80 minutes of boiling, resulted in moringa flour with a very low bitter taste. The oleic acid content of the seed flour from soaking treatment with water or salt by boiling for 40 or 80 minutes is still high, in the range of 69–72%. Oleic acid is known to improve blood cholesterol profiles. The content of phytosterols, one of the cholesterol absorption inhibitors, from moringa flour treatment of 27–29 mg/100 g dw, is much higher than control flour (15 mg/100 g dw). The dietary fiber content of moringa seeds (total dietary fiber, soluble dietary fiber, insoluble dietary fiber) generally does not change after treatment. The results showed that soaking moringa seeds in water for 24 hours, followed by boiling for 80 minutes, produced moringa flour that can be used to develop hypercholesterolemia prevention foods.

 

Keywords: bitter taste, cholesterol, moringa seeds, oleic, phytosterol
Nilai Nutrisi dan Rendemen Ekstrak Metanol Pelet Katuk Depolarisasi sebagai Parameter Standar Mutu Produksi
Authors: Suprayogi Agik , Satrija Fadjar , Muladno Muladno , Tarigan Ronald , Atabany Afton , Hanif Novriyandi , Sugiono Welly , Yuliantoni Yuliantoni
Published: September 2023

Standardization of the quality of the depolarized katuk pellet production process as a feed additive is very important to maintain product quality. The production process requires dry katuk leaves (DKK) as raw materials which are then processed into depolarized katuk leaves (DKD), and continues in the pelleting process to become depolarized katuk pellets (PKD). Quality standard can be done by measuring the parameters of nutritional value and also the yield of methanol extract. Nutritional values were obtained from the results of proximate analysis, namely the percentage of dry matter, ash content, crude protein, crude fiber, crude fat, beta-N, calcium, phosphorus, and gross energy (Cal/g). Mean while, the yield of methanol extract was obtained by maceration using methanol solvent. This study aims to evaluate the nutritional value and yield of crude methanol extract of katuk leaves (DKK, DKD, PKD) which can be used as a quality assurance standard for the depolarized katuk pellet production process. In general, the nutritional value of DKD and PKD had the same value as that of DKK, except for calcium which was quite high (P<0.05) in DKD and PKD, and the percentage of crude fiber was lower (P<0.05) in PKD compared to DKK and DKD. The percentage of crude fat in pellets (PKD) was higher (P<0.05) when compared to DKK and DKD. The yield of methanol extract was very high (P<0.05) in DKK, compared to DKD and PKD. The nutritional parameters and the yield of the katuk leaf extract can be used as quality assurance standards for the depolarized katuk pellet production process.

 

Keywords: depolarization, katuk, methanol, nutrition, pellet
Optimasi Penggunaan Input Produksi pada Usahatani Kentang di Dataran Tinggi Dieng, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Sahara Dewi , Munir Eti Wulanjari  , Triastono Joko
Published: September 2023

Potato is one of the horticultural crops with high economic value and potential as an export commodity. The productivity of potatoes in Central Java tends to decrease, and it is suspected that the use of production inputs is not optimal. This study aims to evaluate the performance of the use of production inputs, the factors that influence potato production, and the optimization of the use of production inputs in potato farming in the Dieng Plateau. The research was conducted from October to December 2021 in Sumberejo Village, Batur Subdistrict, Banjarnegara District, which has an altitude of + 1700 meters above sea level. This research used a survey method on 30 potato farmers. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively, and analyzed the factors that influence production using multiple linear regression, followed by an optimization test on the use of production inputs. The results showed that the use of production inputs among farmers still varied and had not followed the results of soil analysis. Seed, manure, and labor are production inputs that have a significant positive effect on potato production. To get maximum production, farmers need to add seeds, NPK fertilizer, and manure according to recommendations, while the use of labor needs to be reduced to achieve optimal yields.

 

Keywords: highlands, inputs, increased production, potato, production
Potensi dan Keragaman Bakteri Endofit sebagai Agens Pemacu Pertumbuhan dan Biokontrol Anggrek
Authors: Amba Linggi Mery Irianti , Joko Tri , Widada Jaka
Published: September 2023

Soft rot disease in orchid plants is a factor in decreasing orchid production. One way of biological control that has the potential to spur growth is to utilize endophytic bacteria. This study aims to describe the diversity of orchid endophytic bacteria that have the potential as growth promoters and biocontrol agents. Observation parameters include indole acetic acid (IAA) production, inorganic phosphate dissolution, ammonia production of orchid endophytic bacteria, and antagonism of endophytic bacteria to pathogenic bacteria that cause soft rot in vitro. The diversity of orchid endophytic bacteria was analyzed using rep-PCR with BOX-A1R primer. The results showed that 10 isolates of orchid endophytic bacteria were able to produce IAA with a concentration of 79–321 μg/mL, able to dissolve phosphate, and produce ammonia. In antagonism testing against soft rot-causing bacteria, all isolates were able to form an inhibitory zone with a diameter of 3–7.2 cm. Furthermore, diversity analysis using rep-PCR showed that isolates of endophytic bacteria DnPh5, BgCt2, BgVt10, DnLp7, DnBl1, and DnAr4 had a uniform DNA band pattern so that they were grouped together. Meanwhile, isolates of TbPh7, IbtPhm1, DnDr2, and AkOc1 showed different DNA band patterns, indicating that the four isolates were different species or subspecies of bacteria. In dendrogram analysis, DnPh5, BgCt2, BgVt10, DnLp7, DnBl1, and DnAr4 isolates have a similarity of 100%. The similarity of isolates IbtPhm1, DnDr2, and AkOc1 was 90%, 79%, and 68%, respectively, against the other six isolates. TbPh7 isolate is an isolate with a low level of similarity to other isolates, which is about 51%.

 

Keywords: orchid, endophytic bacteria, growth promoter, biocontrol agent, rep-PCR
Soil fertility evaluation and land-use effects on soil properties, carbon and nitrogen sequestration in the rainforest of Nigeria
Authors: ONYEGBULE Ugochukwu Nnamdi , ONWUDİKE Stanley Uchenna , OPARA-NADİ Nkechinyere , OPARA-NADİ Olive
Published: September 2023

This study investigates changes in soil properties, specifically soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN), associated with different land use systems derived from forests in the rainforest zone of Nigeria. The land use systems examined include mature oil palm plantation (OP), bush fallow or secondary forest (BF), alley cropping with multi-purpose trees (AC), and continuous cassava cropping with and without fertilizer (FC and UC). Converting forests to cultivated land led to a decrease in SOC and TN content and storage across all soil depths (0-10 cm, 10-20 cm, and 20-40 cm). In the top 0-10 cm depth, the average decrease in SOC and TN storage was 63% and 62%, respectively, while for 0-40 cm, the decrease was 48% and 46%, respectively, for all land use systems derived from forests. Furthermore, the study reveals that even after 5, 10, and 30 years of secondary forest regrowth (BF), alley cropping (AC), and oil palm plantation (OP), respectively, the fertility levels were not restored to those observed in the primary forest. These findings underscore the capacity of forest soils to conserve and enhance soil SOM (soil organic matter), which in turn plays an essential role in SOC sequestration, TN storage, and soil nutrient conservation.
Assessing the efficacy of ameliorants on saline-sodic soils: Laboratory insights for reclamation strategies
Authors: SEİTKALİ Nurzikhan , NAUSHABAYEV Askhat , MAZKİRAT Shynar , VASSİLİNA Tursunay
Published: September 2023

This study presents the combined findings of laboratory experiments conducted to assess the efficacy of various ameliorants on saline-sodic soils in the foothill plain of Ile Alatau in the Northern Tianshan region. The investigation focused on the influence of phosphogypsum, elemental sulfur, nano sulfur, and sulfuric acid on the ionic composition of the soil solution and their impact on the soil-absorbing complex. Different doses of these ameliorants were applied to saline-sodic soil samples, and their incubation period was observed. The analysis of the aqueous extract of the soil emphasized the presence of bicarbonate, carbonate, sulfate, calcium, and sodium ions. The results revealed that sulfuric acid was the most effective ameliorant, rapidly neutralizing extreme alkalinity, reducing bicarbonate and carbonate ion content, and increasing sulfate and sodium ion concentrations. Elemental sulfur ranked second in effectiveness, significantly decreasing bicarbonate and carbonate ions and increasing sulfate and sodium ions. Phosphogypsum exhibited the lowest effectiveness, causing reductions in bicarbonate and carbonate ions and modest increases in sulfate and calcium ions. The study demonstrated that the introduction of phosphogypsum led to an increase in calcium and sulfate ions in the soil solution, while elemental sulfur and sulfuric acid significantly increased the sulfate ion content. Sulfuric acid exhibited the highest efficacy among the ameliorants, completely neutralizing normal carbonates and reducing alkalinity in the soil solution. The formation of subsoil gypsum through the interaction of sulfuric acid with calcium carbonates facilitated the displacement of sodium from the soil-absorbing complex. These findings contribute to our understanding of the processes involved in the amelioration of saline-sodic soils and provide insights into effective soil management practices. They serve as a theoretical basis for developing strategies for the reclamation of such soils worldwide. The research highlights sulfuric acid as the most effective ameliorant for saline-sodic soils, resulting in a significant rearrangement of the soil's ionic composition. Further research and field studies are necessary to validate and refine these laboratory findings for practical applications in soil improvement methods.
Evaluation of thermal properties of soils amended with microplastics, vermicompost and zeolite using experimental and modeling data
Authors: DONEVA Katerina , KERCHEVA Milena , RUBİO Carles
Published: September 2023

The thermal properties of soils can be influenced by additives of different origins (non-organic, organic and mineral) and roles in soil quality. This study aims to evaluate the effects of microplastics, vermicompost, and zeolite on the thermal properties of two soil types using a combination of experimental data and modeling approaches. Laboratory experiments were conducted using surface layer samples of a clay soil (Vertic Phaeozem) and a loam soil (Haplic Cambisol). Each additive was applied at a mass ratio of 10% to the soil samples. The thermal conductivity (λ), thermal diffusivity (D) and volumetric heat capacity (Cv) were measured with the SH1 sensor of a KD2Pro device during the drainage process of the soil samples at different matric potentials. The relationships between λ, Cv, D, gravimetric water content, and matric suction (h) were analyzed using linear and polynomial regression models (for Cv and D) and a closed-form equation (for λ). The fitted models exhibited small errors, such as a root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.03-0.06 W m-1 K-1, and high coefficient of determination R2>0.9. The effects of the different additives on water retention, λ, Cv and D were found to be specific to each soil type and depended on the properties of both the soil and the additives. These findings highlight the significance of additives in modifying soil thermal properties and emphasize the importance of considering the interactions between soil characteristics and additive properties. The combination of experimental data and modeling approaches provides valuable insights into understanding the complex dynamics of soil thermal properties and the potential impacts of additives on soil functionality and quality.
Impact of varied NPK fertilizer application rates and seed quantities on barley yield and soil nutrient availability in chestnut soil of Azerbaijan
Authors: İSLAMZADE İslamzade , HASANOVA Gatiba , ASADOVA Sevinj
Published: September 2023

In the Gobustan district of Azerbaijan, the cultivation of barley is influenced by a complex interplay of soil properties, climate change effects, and agricultural practices. This study explores the impact of varying NPK fertilizer application rates and seed quantities, under natural climatic conditions, on barley yield and soil nutrient availability within Chestnut soils. The district's unique Chestnut soils, combined with evolving precipitation patterns due to climate change and the role of agricultural irrigation, create intricate challenges for successful barley farming. The experiment, conducted from 2016 to 2019, utilized a randomized complete block design with four replications to investigate the "Celilabad-19" barley variety. The results reveal a significant positive correlation between nitrogen application and grain yield. Notably, treatment 140-N60P45K45 (140 kg seed rate, 60 kg N/ha, 45 kg P/ha and 45 kg K/ha) demonstrated the highest average grain yield of 5.14 t/ha. The years 2017-2018 exhibited higher yields, possibly due to favorable climate conditions. Soil analyses indicated that higher NPK application rates led to elevated soil nutrient levels. However, nutrient content declined as plants progressed through growth stages, emphasizing the dynamic nutrient exchange between plants and soil. This study underscores the importance of adaptive agricultural strategies that consider climate variability and changing environmental conditions. The findings offer insights into sustainable cultivation practices essential for food security and crop production in the evolving climate of the Gobustan district.
Evaluation of Various Flexibility Resources in Power Systems
Authors: TUTUŞ Emir Kaan , ONAT Nevzat
Published: September 2023

Variable Renewable Energy Resources (VRES), especially wind and solar power, are known for their intermittent, uncertain, and low-energy-density nature. The increasing adoption of these stochastic sources presents irregularity in the net load in the power system network; therefore, it poses a challenge to the reliable operation of power systems. Consequently, there's an increasing need for power system flexibility to cope with VRES-related challenges. Flexibility planning will therefore be a crucial aspect for power system management, particularly as the penetration of VRES continues to rise. To reach this objective, the diversification of flexibility options emerges as a promising solution. Various strategies are prominent in the literature for enhancing power system flexibility to adapt to VRES variability. These include the utilization of flexible generators, adjusting load profiles through demand-side management, integrating energy storage systems and electric vehicle batteries, developing grid infrastructure, using surplus energy for various daily applications (e.g., heating), and the implementing of curtailment practices. Demand-side management and energy storage, for example, offer valuable flexibility by allowing consumers to adjust their consumption patterns to electricity supply and demand fluctuations. Additionally, flexible generation technologies like gas turbines and combined heat and power systems provide rapid responses, aiding grid balance during high VRES output variability periods. Overall, this paper provides an overview of power system flexibility, exploring the various flexibility resources available to VRES-related challenges. Finally, this paper emphasizes the importance of continued innovation in developing new flexibility solutions to meet the growing demand for sustainable and reliable power systems.
Empowerment by the Pringsewu Local Government: A Study on the Tourism Rest Area of Wates
Authors: Pudji Rahayu Agustina , Abdul Wakhid Ali , Amalia Fitri Tin , Katrin Rahayu Mei
Published: September 2023

The Pringsewu bamboo monument tourist attraction is an icon or landmark of Pringsewu Regency which is located in Wates Village, Gading Rejo District.Apart from being a tourist attraction, this monument also has many benefits in the area. Inside, there are many public facilities that can be used by the community. There is also a large trading area, which is almost half of the the overall location of the Pringsewu bamboo monument. The main purpose of the construction area trade, in addition to providing a comfortable resting place for the visitors who come to the area, is the provision of field jobs for the surrounding community to be able to sell at that location in order to meet their daily needs. The main purpose of this research is to describe the political relationship between the Pringsewu Regional Government and the community economic empowerment in the Tugu Bambu rest area of Gading Rejo village. The research method uses a qualitative approach through a descriptive case study, where data is obtained from the results of interviews involving local governments, traders, and visitors. Observations and documentation were also carried out to find out the conditions in the field that the analysis is performed in. The results and conclusion of this study are obtained through observations of political relations and the economic empowerment of the community, namely through the construction of trading and public facilities areas, and the efforts made to increase the success of the local government namely by eliminating rent, intensifying promotions, and coaching community economic development for traders. These efforts can be said to be successful due to an increase in the number of traders from each year as well as the satisfaction of traders who can meet the needs of their merchandise.
Keywords: Politics, Local Government, Community Economic Empowerment
Organizational Role of the ``Gerakan Pemuda Ansor'' in the Development of Young Generations
Authors: Guntur Saputra Ahmad , Arini Isti , Malhotra Yasin Daffa
Published: September 2023

The Prophet Muhammad was born on April 20, 571 AD. The Prophet migrated to Medina in 622 AD, and there were two activities carried out after his arrival, namely establishing the Quba Mosque and the City of Medina. Not long after the Prophet settled in Medina, which was not even two years since his arrival according to some historians, he announced a charter that regulated life and the relationship between the communities that are components of society assembly in Medina. The charter became known as the ”Medina Charter”. Charter Medina is a state law that regulates the life of the state from the entire community in Medina. The formulation of the problem of this thesis is first, what is the concept of power in general? And the second is how the State’s basic principles of protection according to the Charter Medina can be described. The method used in this research is qualitative. This type of research is a library research, and the nature of the research is descriptive. Data collection techniques use primary and secondary data, where in the primary data the author uses books on the Charter Medina and related to the concept of power. The meaning of power politics remains an actual discourse that never ends. This is because its existence is functionally identical to the existence of society itself. In addition, the concept of political power has not been completely agreed upon by everyone. All citizens obtain the right to protection, from security protection, life, property, and honor. In the Big Indonesian Dictionary, the word power is given meaning (to manage, rule, and so on). Power besides referring to the meaning of things (ability, ability, and strength), also refers to the meaning of nature. It can also mean objects, namely people who are given authority. Power can be concluded in three meanings, that of ability, authority, and influence. These three meanings are seen in the definition of power given by political scientists. Protection is a citizen’s right that must be given and owned. The State is obliged to provide protection for all its citizens, both Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
Keywords: Role, Gerakan Pemuda Anshor, Development Young Generation
Conflict Management in Indonesia Through Religious Moderation
Authors: Salim Luthfi , Amrina Rosada Aulia
Published: September 2023

The nature of humans as social beings needs other people, but in their interactions, disputes and disagreements often occur, leading to conflict. Indonesian society, which is plural, with various tribes, customs, religions, and cultures side by side, has the potential to cause conflict. The community increasingly needs awareness and understanding of cultural diversity, especially religion; in this case, the religious moderation movement needs to be increased. This research aims to discuss conflict management in Indonesia through religious moderation. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative, using a literature study to obtain data. The theoretical approach used in this study uses Thomas and Kilmann’s conflict management style theory. The results of this study showed that, first, religious moderation is an understanding of the nature of religious teachings that uphold human dignity and advance public welfare based on the principles of justice, balance, and adherence to the constitution as a national agreement. Second, conflict management through religious moderations can play a significant role in reducing conflicts, such as the cases of Ahok and FPI, by offering insight on how to interpret texts and understand good texts while at the same time offering negative sentiments toward destructive groups who view the religion of the texts rigidly so that it can reduce the turmoil of religious expression on the interpretation of the text.
Keywords: conflict, religious moderation, conflict management
Family Matters: Understanding the Relationship Between Family Background, Parenting Style, and Youth Political Behavior
Authors: Islamia Intan , Hermawan Fadli
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to understand the relationship between family background and parenting style on youth political participation. By using quantitative methods, this research involved adolescents as the research sample. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. Data collection was done using measuring tools such as the background scale family, parenting style scale, and political participation scale. Data were obtained and analyzed using multiple regression test with the help of SPSS 22.0 software for Windows. The results showed that there is a relationship between family background and parenting style on youth political participation. Furthermore, the relationship between parenting style and youth political participation are being discussed.
Keywords: family background, parenting style, political behavior
The Role of Women Leaders in Developing the Organizational Culture of Madrasah
Authors: . Junaidah , . Meisuri , Pratiwi Tresiya
Published: September 2023

This study aims to describe the role of women leaders in developing the organizational culture of madrasah. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. In this study, researchers conducted interviews with madrasa heads in the city of Bandar Lampung and MIN in Pringsewu district. The research results show that the Heads of MIN in Bandar Lampung City and MIN in Pringsewu Regency always try to foster good and harmonious cooperation between teachers and other madrasah teachers. They are also courageous enough in decision making. This can be seen from the various policies she made or decided, despite the pros and cons from teachers, but still decided to make that decision. All of these decisions can be accounted for properly.
Keywords: Organizational Culture, Leadership, Women.
Facing the Global Islamic Leadership Crisis: An Islamic Process and Modes Toward a Unified Governance of the Muslim Ummah
Authors: B. Panda Ali
Published: September 2023

Data and facts show that strong political influence often influences the election of leaders in several Muslim countries. This can lead to a lack of democracy and transparency in the political system and increase the risk of corruption and authoritarianism. According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2016, most Muslim communities in several countries, such as Egypt, Pakistan and Tunisia, were dissatisfied with the quality of leadership. Facing the global crisis and democracy’s future and its problems, challenges, and resolutions is broad enough to be presented and discussed thoroughly within the timeframe. It is essential to focus on a specific topic that might encompass this theme. There is an inquiry if there is a unified governance that the Muslim Ummah must observe and may be followed by the global community. How to solve the global crisis and problems of democracy in Islamic leadership? The research method used was qualitative analysis. In view of the above presentation and discussion, it is because of this conclusion that the Islamic process and modes, if properly observed, strongly influence to have unified governance of the Muslim Ummah. After the divine mode of having a leader as it was applied to the Prophets and Messengers of Allah, such is left to the Muslim community following the above-mentioned modes. Based on the above presentation and the need to realize the unified governance of the Muslim Ummah, it is hereby recommended the need to reexamine, reinvestigate, and to study in deep the educational system and curricular offerings of state colleges and universities to include the Islamic process and modes toward a unified governance of the Muslim Ummah seriously as a core subject following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. and the four rightly guided Caliphs.
Keywords: Islamic Leadership, Islamic Modes, The Muslim Ummah
The NgoPI Community (Ngobrol Perkara Iman) in Establishing Attitudes and Atmosphere of Moderatism in the Community of District Jati Agung, South Lampung Regency
Authors: Silvia Aryanti Mitha , Ruslan Idrus , Zarkasi Ahmad
Published: September 2023

The NgoPI Community is a forum for discussing faith issues in District Jati Agung. Having various backgrounds from large organizations, the community only forces some members to accept the socio-religious knowledge provided; they can obtain religious expertise from outside the community. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe a socio-religious activity in shaping the nature of moderation in the neighborhood of District Jati Agung, South Lampung Regency. The method used in this paper is a descriptive qualitative method because it will describe a situation naturally when obtaining the data. The data in this manuscript were obtained through in-depth interviews. The results of this manuscript show that the NgoPI community has four moderate traits. Including being open to input or thoughts from various members who have large organizations, and these thoughts will be well-received and balanced, which means walking in the middle could be better. Highlight one of the prominent organizations, Muhammadiyah, Nadhatul Ulama, etc. The NgoPI Community has ideas that do not impose their opinions but listen and consider ideas outside of the NgoPI Community, which means that they are fair with the aim of being able to benefit the community. In terms of problems, the NgoPI Community is very good at maintaining the religion of Islam following the Qur’an and Hadith, ways to preserve the nature of the issues by building the spiritual spirit of each member.
Keywords: The NgoPI Community, nature of moderation, community influence
Muakhi Culture Strategy in Resolving Multicultural Community Conflicts in Lampung
Authors: Salim Luthfi , Galih Ilman Ikhwan
Published: September 2023

The Transmigration Program creates a multi-cultural Lampung community, which makes it vulnerable to ethnic conflicts. This program has unwittingly formed enclaves between natives and migrants who are not integrated, resulting in polarization and economic gaps, where the immigrant population is more advanced than the natives which causes social jealousy. There are several aspects that trigger conflict, including social jealousy, economic inequality, negative sentiments between groups, inter-ethnic communication impasse and low religious understanding. This study aims to explain and construct Muakhi’s cultural strategy for resolving conflicts in a multicultural society in Lampung. We use qualitative research methods with a phenomenological and constructive approach. The data of this study were obtained through in-depth interviews. These results and discussion that follows are Muakhi local wisdom, which can be a solution in resolving conflicts in a multi-cultural society. In this conflict resolution process, the government invited all conflicted citizens, conflicting traditional leaders and all figures from other ethnicities who were brought together in the Regional Government with the aim of making peace in a brotherly manner or Angkon Muakhi . This study concludes that Muakhi culture can be a solution for resolving conflicts in a multicultural society and a forum for creating peace in accordance with the values and norms that exist in society.
Keywords: Strategy, Culture, Muakhi, Conflict, Society, Multicultural
The Policy of Village Heads in Building Religious Tolerance in Kertosari Village
Authors: Purwanti Suci , Abdul Wakhid Ali , . Abd Qohar , Wulansari Andini
Published: September 2023

Indonesia is a country that consists of various tribes, races, religions and customs, Indonesia has six official religions that are recognized by other countries: Islam, Christianity, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism and Buddhism. Every citizen is free to choose their own belief system to follow. Lampung has a heterogeneous population, especially in the district of South Lampung, Tanjung Sari District, as they come from various tribes, so it is necessary that there is a sense of tolerance among every group. Inter-religious harmony in Kertosari village is the responsibility of the village government. This research shows how the village head’s policy builds an attitude of tolerance of religion through the role of the FKUB in Kertosari village, for the purpose of knowing what the policies of the government are, especially the village government (village head) in building religious tolerance. This problem is based on the law regarding the harmony of the joint regulation of the Minister of Religion and the Minister of Home Affairs in Number 9 of 2006 and Number 8 of 2006. The method used in this research is a descriptive-qualitative method, with the process of collecting data done through interviews, observation, and documentation. Primary data was obtained directly from the results of observation and interviews directly with the village head, each religious figure and village government officials. The data analysis technique used after collection was descriptive-qualitative, such as presenting data in detail so that an overview of a conclusion could be obtained. The theory used in analysis was purposive sampling. The results show that the village head in Kertosari village did not yet have a written policy that was used to regulate the religious community in the village, and did not work according to the common rules of the Minister of Religion and the Minister of Home Affairs in Number 9 of 2006 and Number 8 of 2006.
Keywords: village Religious, Tolerance.
Social Integration of Multicultural Communities in Lampung Province
Authors: Rahma Andini Tasya , Hawari Nadirsah
Published: September 2023

Indonesia has many different ethnicities. In such a society, cultural integration is needed in order to create conditions for a society that respects cultural differences. The concept of integration is closely related to the view of multiculturalism, which is the process of acculturation that occurs in the form of efforts by each ethnic group to learn about other cultures without losing their own culture. In integration, people must respect and appreciate other ethnic cultures. The society in Lampung Province is diverse in religion, ethnicity, culture, and their way of life. As an area where people of various beliefs co-exist, it is very conflict-prone. The data collection techniques used in this study were observation and interviews, while the documentation and data obtained were processed using qualitative data analysis techniques. This study discusses the main issues of socio-religiousness, which are broken down into two sub-problems; first, what is the description of community life and second, what are the views of religious leaders and the forms of social integration. Bandar Lampung is a very important place because the leaders of religious institutions are people who are full of responsibility, both for themselves and for others. The view of religious leaders within the context of social integration lies in the fact that there is good integration between religious communities, through efforts such as making visits and strengthening friendships between followers of different religions.
Keywords: Integration, Religion, and Symbolic Interaction.
Coronavirus Disease Knowledge and Attitudes of Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Abdalla Jarelnape Ahmed
Published: September 2023

Background: The prevalence of coronavirus disease is increasing rapidly all over the world therefore, this study aimed to understand the knowledge and attitudes among the nursing students about the coronavirus disease. Methods: The design of our study was cross-sectional in the period from January to March, 2020. A survey was conducted by Survey Monkey, the questionnaire link had been shared with the students, according to the inclusion criteria (nursing students in the third and fourth year), the questionnaire included two parts: (i) demographic characteristics of the students and (ii) knowledge and attitudes regarding the coronavirus disease. The number of participants in the study, who completed the questionnaire, was 350. Results: The findings revealed that the average score for their knowledge is good, (13/17 points) reaching 79%. Total 77% students showed a negative attitude about the coronavirus disease and 79.7% students used the website of Ministry of Health for medical information. Conclusion: This study showed that nursing students had a good knowledge about the coronavirus disease and a negative attitude. The Ministry of Health website was instrumental in imparting knowledge to the students about coronavirus.