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ON GENETIC LINKS OF F.A. ISKANDER’S WORKS
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Kirova Maria M.
Published: September 2024

. The article deals with the analysis of opinions of F.A. Iskander on writers, which he made in his short prose of the post-Soviet period. The object of the study is small prose works published in thick literary magazines in the period from 1996 to 2006. Through an intertextual approach and content analysis, precedent names are identified: in addition to Pushkin, Tolstoy, the writer’s reviews of Lermontov, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Rozanov, as well as Shakespeare, Goethe, Kipling and Darwin are analyzed. According to the results of the study, the following conclusions were made. Firstly, English literature as important to Iskander as Russian. Secondly, the dynamics in the writer’s humanistic views are noted, as evidenced by the changes in the assessment of Russian authors and the theory of evolution. Iskander believes in improving people, but with age he came to realize that it’s a very long process. Thirdly, with the help of a comparison of the most significant authors for Iskander, the key features for his work are revealed: the opposition of the West and the East, interest in evolutionary teachings, generalization, historicism, weakened didacticism. In terms of the genre, Iskander and his significant authors share an interest in complex prose genres, namely a novel in short stories and a collection of short stories.
TWO CHINESE TRANSLATIONS OF THE TITLE OF THE NOVEL “CHAPAEV”. FROM SOCIALIST REALISM TO POSTMODERNISM
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Efimenko Nikolai A.
Published: September 2024

The article studies an issue of translating titles of literary works from Russian into Chinese. The author emphasizes that the title is one of the key positions in the text that influences readers’ perception of the image. The importance of choosing a title for the internal and external value of the work is also discussed. Using the example of the novel “Chapaev” by D.A. Furmanov, the author analyses the translation of the titles into Chinese, taking into account the peculiarities of the Chinese cultural and linguistic environment. The results of the study allow concluding that the semantics of each morpheme is important in translating the titles of literary works. The novelty of the article lies in applying diachronic analysis of translation variants of the novel “Chapaev”, as well as discussing the connection between human consciousness and individual fragments of a word
THE FEMININE SUBJECT IN THE POEMS OF PARVIN ETESAMI
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Najaf Maedeh
Published: September 2024

In modern literary criticism, the emergence of gender theory in textual criticism and the study of the issue of the concept of a female lyrical subject is an important topic. In the present work, we consider the feminine lyrical subject in the poems of the great Iranian poet Parvin Etesami, in whose poems the feminine lyrical subject is creative, active, speaking and thinking. Parvin’s feminist views at the time she lived and in that society were unique; she, as a representative of all Iranian women, directly expressed the feminine point of view on many issues and where it comes from the person of a woman (the feminine gender is used in grammatical constructions) and with woman’s point of view. Such themes include women’s right to education, as Etesami openly discusses in her poems.
PARABLE GENRE STRATEGY IN THE NOVEL “AMSTERDAM” BY I. MCEWAN
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Tolstosheeva Daria B.
Published: September 2024

The genre of any statement is determined by the purpose, content and conservation in which it occurs. The narrative organization of the text determines the genre of prose (epic) fiction. The basis for the genre strategy of the parable is an imperative worldview within the framework of which a free individual has the need to make the right moral choice. The more modern genre of the story, in turn, historically dates back to it. “Amsterdam” by I. McEwan is, by definition, considered as a novel, but upon closer examination it is obvious that the genre features of the story are applicable to it: symmetry and cyclical plot, testing the hero as the event center of the work, the narrator taking an authoritative summary position in a reality that is unequal to the world of the characters. The life stories of the heroes duplicate each other, they are both faced with the need to make a choice, make mistakes and get punished for it. Their death looks like the world returning to normal, to a state of balance. The narrative, although conducted in an ironic manner, is serious and evaluative, which is emphasized by the introduction of side storylines, the characters of which show their best side, as well as references to religious texts, Shakespearean tragedy (a high genre of drama) and the lyrics of W.H. Auden and W. Blake.
COLOR CONTRAST IN A LITERARY TEXT (BASED ON SHORT STORIES BY E. ZAMYATIN AND A. GRIN)
Authors:   Russian State University for the humanities, Misnik Maria A.
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the poetics of color, in particular, the functions of color contrast in a literary text. Color contrast in the short stories by E. Zamyatin and A. Green, chosen as research material, is a marker of contrasting spatial or temporal characteristics, motives and images, thereby organizing the inner world of the fiction work by visual means. Contrasting color play a significant role in the representation of boundaries and borderline states. Special attention in the article is paid to the principles of highlighting color combinations and “contextual” contrasts, in particular between the chromatic and achromatic palette. Distinguishing the individual functions of color allows us to considering it as a significant element of the artistic world, complementing it and providing additional ways of understanding and interpreting.
Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance Bacillus velezensis RTI301
Authors:   European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Álvarez Fernando , Arena Maria , Auteri Domenica , Batista Leite Sofia , Binaglia Marco , Castoldi Anna Federica , Chiusolo Arianna , Colagiorgi Angelo , Colas Mathilde , Crivellente Federica , De Lentdecker Chloe , De Magistris Isabella , Egsmose Mark , Fait Gabriella , Ferilli Franco , Santonja German Giner , Gouliarmou Varvara , Halling Katrin , Nogareda Laia Herrero , Ippolito Alessio , Istace Frederique , Jarrah Samira , Kardassi Dimitra , Kienzler Aude , Lanzoni Anna , Lava Roberto , Leuschner Renata , Linguadoca Alberto , Louisse Jochem , Lythgo Christopher , Magrans Oriol , Mangas Iris , Mavriou Galini , Mioč Andrea , Miron Ileana , Molnar Tunde , Padovani Laura , Padricello Vincenzo , Panzarea Martina , Parra Morte Juan Manuel , Rizzuto Simone , Romac Anamarija , Rortais Agnès , Santos Miguel , Serafimova Rositsa , Sharp Rachel , Szentes Csaba , Terron Andrea , Theobald Anne , Tiramani Manuela , Vianello Giorgia , Villamar‐Bouza Laura
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State The Netherlands for the pesticide active substance Bacillus velezensis strain RTI301 are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The conclusions were reached on the basis of the evaluation of the representative uses of B. velezensis strain RTI301 as a fungicide for the control of soil‐borne diseases in greenhouses (permanent) and walk‐in tunnels (non‐permanent) and field crops; by drip and drench irrigation on lettuce, cucurbit and solanaceous vegetables; field application by treating tubers whilst laying in furrow on potato; seed treatment application on maize, sunflower, sugar beet and winter oilseed rape. The reliable endpoints, appropriate for use in regulatory risk assessment, are presented. Missing information identified as being required by the regulatory framework is listed. Concerns are reported when identified.
El Mapa Topográfico del Ecuador. Sierra centro-norte, 1930-1940. Lugar y momento de una obra maestra cartográfica
Authors: Deler Jean Paul
Published: September 2024

Entre 1930 y 1940, el Instituto Geográfico Militar levantó el primer Mapa Topógráfico del Ecuador (MTE). Para la época fue un proyecto único en América del Sur por su escala de representación (1/25.000) y un monumento cartográfico por la calidad técnica de las planchetas producidas y la información de campo levantada. En el contexto de inestabilidad política del Ecuador de esos años, este artículo analiza el Mapa como expresión de la particular visión de los militares ecuatorianos sobre la capacidad del Estado para “racionalizar el ejercicio del poder” y orientarlo al “desarrollo progresivo de la civilización”, siendo que el análisis de la realidad geográfica era una parte de la construcción de la nación moderna.
THE SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY OF DEENDAYAL UPADHYAYA: ITS CONCEPT AND IMPLICATIONS
Authors: Chanu Pukhrambam Julia , Sharma Laimayum Bishwanath
Published: September 2024

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s achievement is extraordinary, not only in the political and economic fields, but also in the social and cultural sphere. The study will present Pandith’s account of social ideals which will be explained in the light of his philosophy of Integral Humanism. The study investigates his notion of man and its objectives. It also examines the problem of complex relationships between men with family, society, social system, dharma, nature and culture.
Melanins: functional properties and application possibilities in medical practice
Authors: Usoltseva O.N. , Potupchik T.V. , Polyutova A.A.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The article provides information on the functional properties of various melanins and their biosynthesis, as well as natural sources of their production, the use of medicines and dietary supplements containing melanin in medical practice. To do this, a systematic search was conducted in the databases: CyberLeninka, eLibrary, PubMed, SAGE Premier, Springer, Wiley Journals, over the past 10 years (2013–2023). As a result of the review, it was revealed that melanins are widespread in living organisms and are an important natural biomaterial. Melanins of microbial, fungal, animal and plant origin are known, they are divided into five types, of which the most studied are eumelanin, pheomelanin and neuromelanin. A number of studies are presented that prove that melanins are characterized by a wide range of biological activity. They have photoprotective, radioprotective, antimutagenic, immunomodulatory stress-protective, geroprotective, antioxidant, detoxification and anti-inflammatory effects. Information is provided on the possible use of melanin in the complex therapy of melanoma, Parkinson's disease and neurodegenerative diseases, to protect the skin and eyes from radiation damage, correct stress conditions and prevent infectious diseases during the epidemic season. It has been shown that melanin chaga is widely used in domestic medicine in the form of medicines (Befungin) and dietary supplements. An important difference between them is the concentration of melanin, the method of its isolation and purification, as well as the manufacturing technology, which is demonstrated in the article. A biologically active additive with an additional source of β-glucans and polyphenols Amelan is considered, the main active component of which is melanin of fungal origin obtained by a method that increases the yield of melanin and improves its quality by increasing the concentration of its paramagnetic centers compared with melanin obtained without the specified pretreatment of fruit bodies. Conclusion. The information presented in the article on melanins and their functional properties indicates the prospects of using melanins as a source for the production of medicines and biologically active additives.
RESULTS OF RESEARCH OF THERMOSENSITIVE PROPERTIES OF COMPOSITIONS BASED ON CHITOSAN LACTATE
Authors: Pyzhov V.S. , Vlasova D.M. , Bakhrushina E.O.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The development of stimulus-sensitive drug delivery systems ("in situ" systems) is one of the actively developing trends in pharmaceutical technology. First of all, such systems provide sustained and controlled release of the active substance due to a special sol-gel transition. "In situ" systems are solutions that under various physiological conditions transition into a hydrogel. The transition of a solution into a hydrogel depends on various factors such as temperature, pH change, UV radiation, presence of certain molecules or ions. Biopolymers such as chitosan are the basis for in situ systems. Chitosan is an economically available, biodegradable and biocompatible polymer, which makes it a promising raw material for hydrogels. Solutions of chitosan salts are claimed to have stimuli-responsive properties such as pH- and thermosensitivity, however, the composition of such systems usually includes crosslinking agents that may have intrinsic pharmacological and/or toxic activities. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis of the thermosensitivity of chitosan lactate-based hydrogels made without crosslinking agents. Material and Methods. In accordance with the objective, screening experiments were performed to obtain and investigate the properties of chitosan lactate, during which prototypes were obtained to test the ability of hydrogels to thermosensitive transition without auxiliary crosslinking agents and to evaluate the properties of chitosan-based hydrogels at different temperature values. Results. As a result of the experiments carried out, it was found that the solutions studied are not capable of thermosensitive phase transition. However, it should be noted that during the experiments samples of hydrogels based on chitosan and lactic acid were obtained with different organoleptic and physical properties depending on the concentration of lactic acid. Conclusions. Based on the results of the screening study, the hypothesis about the thermosensitive transition ability of chitosan lactate solutions without the addition of crosslinking agents was refuted. This issue requires further study using methods that allow to evaluate the underlying changes in the molecular structure of the polymer during gelation when the solution temperature is changed. The experiments also proved the ability of chitosan to form hydrogels in aqueous solutions with low concentration of weak organic acids with pH in the range from 5 to 6.
EFFECT OF MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITOR ON FREE RADICAL OXIDATION IN RAT KIDNEYS WITH ALLOXAN-INDUCED HYPERGLYCEMIA
Authors: Sinitskii A.I. , Noskova V.S. , Vinel P.C. , Shatrova Yu.M. , Polevshchikova Е.Е.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. One of the most severe and dangerous complications of diabetes mellitus (DM) is diabetic nephropathy, the leading pathogenetic factor of which is considered to be prolonged hyperglycemia with the development of oxidative stress. Several leading redox-dependent mechanisms of diabetic nephropathy have been described, among which an important role is played by oxidases, as a key link in the redox balance in podocytes. The kidneys are characterized by high activity of monoamine oxidases (MAO), which are active producers of hydrogen peroxide. Meanwhile, the contribution of monoamine oxidases to the development of oxidative stress in the kidneys under conditions of prolonged hyperglycemia remains unexplored. Purpose of the study – to assess the contribution of monoamine oxidases to the development of oxidative stress in the kidneys under conditions of long-term hyperglycemia induced by alloxan. Material and methods. The study was conducted on 111 Wistar rats of both sexes, weighing 180–250 grams. Diabetes mellitus was modeled by intraperitoneal administration of alloxan monohydrate at a dose of 163 mg/kg. To assess the contribution of MAO-B to the development of oxidative stress, the selective MAO-B inhibitor selegiline was used at a dose of 5 mg/kg. Throughout the experiment, glycemia and body weight of the animals were monitored. Animals were removed from the experiment on the seventeenth day. The levels of oxidative modification of proteins, lipid peroxidation products, as well as the activity of monoamine oxidases A and B in kidney homogenates were determined by spectrophotometric methods. Results. It was found that on the fourteenth day from the moment of alloxan administration, signs of oxidative stress (increased oxidative modification of proteins) are revealed in the kidneys. The results of the correlation analysis demonstrate direct correlations in the "Alloxan" group of animals between the level of blood glucose on the 14th day of the experiment and the levels of products of oxidative modification of proteins, as well as the activity of MAO-B and the levels of products of oxidative modification of proteins and primary heptane-soluble lipid peroxidation products in kidneys. The absence of this kind of relationship in the group of animals that additionally received a MAO-B inhibitor ("Alloxan + selegiline"). Conclusions. The results of the study confirms the contribution of the intensification of free radical oxidation to the development of diabetic nephropathy during prolonged hyperglycemia, on the one hand, and the prooxidant effect of MAO-B on the other
Pengaruh variasi besar butir dan variasi komposisi bahan terhadap kinerja briket arang tempurung kelapa dan sekam padi
Authors: Joniarta I.W. , Wiratama I.K. , Wijana M. , Sujita S.
Published: September 2024

Abundant biomass waste is often thrown away. Careless disposal of waste will have a negative impact on environmental quality. Research regarding variations in composition and grain size of biomass waste charcoal briquettes on briquette performance is feasible. The aim of the research is to obtain briquettes that have high performance. The research method used was experimental research, coconut shell charcoal and rice husk charcoal, made in sizes 20 mesh, 60 mesh and 100 mesh. Then mixed with 15% starch adhesive with variations in the composition of coconut shell charcoal (TK): rice husk charcoal (SP), namely: I (75%:25%), II (50%:50%) and III (25%:75% ), After printing, the biket is dried in the sun and in the oven until it reaches a moisture content of (14-15)%. After the briquettes are dry, the heating value, flame duration and water boiling time are tested. In the calorific value test, the greater the composition (TK), the greater the calorific value produced. The highest heating value of 5937 kcal/kg was obtained from composition I, mesh 60 and the lowest heating value of 3714 kcal/kg was obtained from composition III mesh 60. The shortest flame duration of 1386.6 seconds occurred in mesh 20 composition III and the longest flame duration was 1933.2 seconds. obtained on mesh 100 composition I. In the Boilling Time test, it was found that the larger the grain size and the greater the composition of the coconut shell charcoal mixture in bioarang briquettes, the faster the water boiling time.
Análise da paisagem com uso de geotecnologia, na busca da qualidade ambiental urbana na Subprefeitura de Butantã, no Município de São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Authors: Fruehauf Amanda Lombardo , Pellegrino Prof. Dr. Paulo Renato Mesquita , Lombardo Magda Adelaide
Published: September 2024

A pesquisa visa analisar a paisagem incluindo o uso e ocupação da terra, campo térmico o índice de vegetação dos anos de 2002, 2010 e 2016, assim como a infraestrutura verde com ênfase na arborização
Guia de orientação para reintegração de ex-detentos ao mercado de trabalho
Authors: Azevedo Terezinha Ornelas de , Nunes Marcus Antonius da Costa
Published: September 2024

A publicação visa promover um leque de informações importantes no que se refere ao processo de reintegração de ex- detentos no âmbito de reduzir a reincidência criminal promovendo meios ao enfrentamento dos desafios enfrentados. Buscando meios a partir de reflexões e sugestões.
A history of changing religious attitudes in Greek antiquity. Martin P. Nilsson’s Greek piety
Authors:   Academy of Athens, Konaris Michael D.
Published: September 2024

In Greek piety (1948) Martin P. Nilsson put forward a concise history of religious attitudes in Greece from the Archaic age to the triumph of Christianity, distilling the conclusions he had reached about the principal religious changes and their causes after nearly half a century of studying Greek religion. My chapter examines the main themes and developments in Nilsson’s portrayal of Greek religious history such as the conflicts between collective and individualistic religion and rationalism and mysticism, the alleged decline of traditional Greek religion, the increasing appeal of “Oriental” religious ideas, and finally the victory of Christianity, and how Nilsson accounted for them. Attention is given to how Nilsson attempted to explain religious changes in the ancient world by linking them to wider contemporary historical, social and cultural phenomena but also to the parallels he drew between conditions in ancient and modern times and the part played by scientific racism and anti-Eastern bias in his work.
Box–Behnken design for the development of fluconazole-loaded classical ethosomes
Authors: Fayza BAGHLI  , Djawad CHIKH  , Nassima MOUSSAOUI-KHEDAM
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Ethosomes are soft and flexible vesicles mainly composed of phospholipids, ethanol and water. The presence of a high amount of ethanol ensure deeper drug penetration; however, an optimal formulation is necessary. This study aims to develop and characterize Fluconazole loaded classical ethosomes using Box-Behken design, in order to achieve to an optimal formulation having a minimal vesicle size, low polydispersity index, high zeta potential and good entrapment efficiency (% EE). Methods: Fluconazole ethosomes were prepared using cold method and tested for vesicle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential and EE%. Box-Behken design was created using Design Expert® Software, where the impact of sonication time and amount of ethanol and soybean lecithin on resulting formulation were investigated. Results: It was determined that increasing the concentration of ethanol up to an optimized limit reduces vesicle size and improves % EE. It was also observed that soybean lecithin concentrations affected positively vesicle size but negatively % EE. Whereas sonication time had an inverse effect both on, vesicle size and EE%. All prepared formulations showed a low polydispersity index and a good zeta potential indicating homogeneity and high stability. Therefore, the optimal formulation had % EE of 80.05±0.306 % and vesicular size of 226.501±5.34 nm with polydispersity index of 0.487±0.0078. Conclusion: In summary, using Box-Behnken design can enhance the understanding of the correlations between the variables involved in ethosome formation and their effects on vesicle size, polydispersity index and % EE. The optimal formulation obtained can be incorporated into drug delivery systems to enhance skin permeation and antifungal activity.
Evaluating the characteristics of functionally graded plate: A Review study
Authors: Raghad Azeez Neamah  , Zainab Abboud M  , Husam Jawad Abdulsamad  , Luay S. Al-Ansari  , Marwah Ghazi Kareem
Published: September 2024

Functionally graded materials (FGMs) were developed as heat barrier materials for aircraft structural applications and fusion reactors. They are now being designed for broad usage as structural components in highly harsh settings. FGMs are one of the most efficient and effective materials for achieving long-term industrial development. The present article examines FGMs in general, their applications, and existing processing approaches. It also demonstrates the behavior of FGM-generated plates under five distinct conditions: buckling, bending, vibration, theories, and loadings.
In silico and in vitro evaluation of compounds from Methanol whole extracts of Solanum aculeastrum Dunal berries against benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer
Authors: Gift Crucifix Pender  , Bernard Guyah  , Peter G Mwitari  , Mercy Jepkorir  , Inyani John L. Lagu  , James Ombaka
Published: September 2024

Background: This study evaluated anti-prostate potentials of compounds from methanol extract of Solanum aculeastrum Dunal berries (MESADB) against benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer (PC). Methods: We used Swiss ADME and pKCSM tools to select drug-like candidates from MESADB. DisGeNET and related databases were used to identify targets for compounds of MESADB, BPH and PC. Molecular roles, biological processes, cellular components involved, and crucial pathways associated with biological processes of gene enrichment were obtained using Gene Ontology (GO) & Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), respectively. Docking was achieved using VINA tool. Antiproliferative and gene expression profiling were determined using 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) bioassay, and RT-qPCR respectively, and data analyzed using Graph Pad Prism (version 8.4). Results: Three ideal drug-like candidates [Undecane; D-Arabinitol; and 9-Oxabicyclo [3.3.1] nonan-2-one,6-hydroxy-] were identified. Key targets included TLR4, PTGS2, STAT3, ESR1, MTOR, SRC, MMP9, HDAC1, AKT1 and EGFR. GO analysis revealed key targets were mainly enriched in 601 biological processes (BP), 53 molecular function (MF) and 24 cellular components (CC) terms (p < 0.05). KEGG analysis presented pathways for cancer, pathway of proteoglycans in cancer, amongst others. Docking revealed [D-Arabinitol; and 9-Oxabicyclo [3.3.1] nonan-2-one,6-hydroxy-] demonstrated high binding affinity with PTGS2 and EGFR. MESADB significantly (p < 0.0001) inhibited growth of DU-145 cells with IC50 value and selectivity index of 5.11μg/ml and 14.84, respectively, while sparing Vero CCL-81 cells. There were significant (p < 0.0001) downregulations of EGFR, PTGS2 and BCL-2, in treated DU-145 cells compared to control. Conclusion: MESADB possesses antiprostate potentials.
Integrating drumming, body percussion, sound therapy, and trance therapy into Subconscious Energy Healing Therapy (SEHT) for Peak Performance
Authors: Sarita Dhankani  , Amita Puri  , Nitin Virat  , Saumya Jogy  , Preeti Esther Sigamani
Published: September 2024

This comprehensive concept note delves into the potential of combining drumming, body percussion, sound therapy, and trance therapy within the framework of Subconscious Energy Healing Therapy (SEHT) to enhance peak performance. By leveraging the distinct and synergistic effects of rhythmic and sound-based interventions, along with the deep transformative power of trance states, this approach aims to optimize mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Each component is explored in detail, emphasizing their individual contributions to the mind-body connection, emotional release, and subconscious healing. The note further addresses the current gaps in their application and offers strategic recommendations for the adoption of this integrative therapy by corporations and the general public, highlighting its wide-ranging benefits on both the mind and body.
A study to find effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding menstrual blood banking among nursing students in a selected nursing college at Mangalore
Authors: Lakshmi Ksoo  , Marie Elizabeth Pinto
Published: September 2024

A study to find the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding menstrual blood banking among nursing student in a selected nursing college at Mangalore. The study surveyed 60 nursing students at New Mangala College of Nursing Mangalore, using a structured teaching program. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire and post-test. The results showed that 70% of students had no prior knowledge about menstrual blood banking, while 85% had average knowledge. The post-test knowledge score was higher than the pretest score, indicating that the structured teaching program effectively increased nursing students' knowledge on menstrual blood banking. The study found that the Structured Teaching Program significantly improved nursing students' knowledge about menstrual blood banking, despite their initial low structured scores.
Flying under the radar: Gender, violence and grade point average
Authors: Serenia R. Fulcher  , John J. Sollers  , Camela S. Barker  , Mary Wood  , Goldie S. Byrd  , W. Jeff Bryson  , Jasmine Benner  , Jessica Miller  , Brianna Jones  , John J. Sollers, IV  , Grace D. Donahue  , Wandy Cubilete  , Beyonnshea N. Lucas  , Sherry Eaton  , Debra O. Parker  , Malik Muhammad  , Samantha Beavers  , Cara Green  , Tanisha Burford  , Jonathan Livingston  , Shiv Sudhakar  , Elwood Robinson  , Christopher L. Edwards
Published: September 2024

Sexual assaults continue to be a prevalent issue on college campuses. Research has shown that being sexually assaulted is associated with adverse outcomes in college students' grade point average (GPA). However, self-reported history of sexual violence perpetration and its associations with GPA has not been studied at the college level. A history of sexual violence as either perpetrator or victim has not been extensively explored, particularly in individuals at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Questionnaire data were collected on 2068 students attending an HBCU who self-identified as men and women on various demographic and academic outcomes. The experience of sexual violence (perpetrator or victim) in the past year, age, and self-identified gender were evaluated as predictors of GPA. Results indicated that women and older individuals had higher GPAs (p <0.001), and these factors accounted for about 1% of the variance in GPA. In comparison, the addition of being a perpetrator of sexual violence augmented the variance and accounted for 2.3% (p < 0.001). These effects are small but significant predictors and open a new line of research into the traits of those who commit sexual assault on college campuses.
Telemedicine and outcome in patient care: Review
Authors: Anil Kaintura  , Mohamed Abdelrahman El Hussein
Published: September 2024

Telemedicine is a term given to the use of electronic and telecommunication methods in patient’s healthcare. Presently it is being used for diagnostic, treatment and research purposes. Since the recent pandemic telemedicine has become more transformative and has enhanced patient’s access to different medical settings across the globe, this review will evaluate the role of telemedicine in improving patient outcomes. The management of chronic diseases in areas of the world where specialty medical services are not easily accessible has been evaluated along with the patient's involvement and use of modern and state-of-the-art technologies. The overall findings indicate that telemedicine has improved the patient's ability to actively participate in their health management, with more compliance toward the management of the medical problem and fewer OPD visits. On the other hand, it encourages fewer doctor and paramedical staff requirements for a particular population size and the limited role of physical examination of the patient.
Ketorash: An underdiagnosed entity
Authors: Duarte Flor  , Joana Xará  , Francisco Martins  , Joana Calvão  , Inês Coutinho  , Ricardo Vieira
Published: September 2024

Ketoacidosis-Induced Prurigo Pigmentosa is a rare, inflammatory disease characterized by pruritic, erythematous papules with a reticulate pattern on the torso and neck. It affects predominantly young adult Asian women with risk factors for metabolic ketosis, such as Diabetes Mellitus, anorexia nervosa, bariatric surgery and ketogenic diet. A 26-year-old female being treated for refractory focal frontal and generalized epilepsy with ketogenic diet for four months was consulted due to a three-month-long dermatosis which started in the anterior and posterior cervical region and progressed towards the dorsal midline area. Skin lesions were papular and erythematous, often merging with a vaguely reticulated pattern. These lesions were highly pruriginous and worsened during periods ofhigher ketonemia. Histological examination of a cutaneous biopsy sample was compatible with Ketorash. The patient suspended ketogenic diet and was medicated with topical erythromycin, with full resolution of the lesions and no recurrences after 8 months.
Peningkatan Mutu Paving Block Usaha Empat Putra, Cupak Tangah Pauh Padang Dengan Menggunakan Pasir Silika
Authors: Suhelmidawati Etri , Suhelmidawati Etri
Published: September 2024

Mitra pada pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah Usaha Empat Putra yang berlokasi di Jalan Cupak Tangah 29, Cupak Tangah, Kec. Pauh, Padang, Sumatera Barat. Mitra ini merupakan kelompok masyarakat yang belum produktif secara ekonomi yang mengarah menjadi usahawan. Usaha masyarakat ini sudah menjalankan produksi paving block dari tahun 2009. Permasalahan yang dihadapi mitra saat ini adalah bagaimana meningkatkan kualitas produksi paving block agar sesuai standar SNI. Oleh karena itu, Tim Pengabdi Teknik Sipil Masyarakat Politeknik Negeri Padang akan melakukan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dengan memberikan penyuluhan dan percontohan terhadap pemanfaatan pasir silika pada campuran paving block. Penggunaan pasir silika pada campuran paving block sebelumnya telah pernah diteliti olah kelompok tim yang sama pada tahun 2021. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut, mutu kuat tekan menggunakan pasir silika dengan komposisi 1:2:2 (1 bagian semen, 2 bagian pasir silika, 2 bagian kerikil alam) lebih baik dibandingkan dengan variasi lainnya dengan hasil 18,2 MPa. Sementara hasil uji kuat tekan mitra selama ini baru berkisar pada kuat tekan K175 atau sekitar 14,5 MPa. Kegiatan pengabdian ini diharapkan menjadi solusi terhadap kebutuhan mitra akan material yang baru yang dapat meningkatkan kualitas produksi. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang telah dilaksanakan dengan memberikan pelatihan dan penyuluhan lansung mengenai penggunaan pasir silika sebagai bahan campuran paving block.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Jiwa Leadership Mahasiswa Politeknik Negeri Cilacap Melalui Pelatihan Kepemimpinan
Authors: Somantri Oman , Maharrani Ratih Hafsarah , Romadloni Annisa , Supriyono Abdul Rohman , Sari Laura
Published: September 2024

Kesulitan dalam memahami kepemimpinan sekaligus memiliki jiwa pemimpin menjadi salah satu masalah penting diantara mahasiswa. Pemahaman atas jiwa leadership yang dimilii oleh dirinya akan membawa dampak yang signifikan terhadap kehidupannya terlebih dalam menjalankan sebuah organisasi kampus, sehingga diperlukan upaya memupuk jiwa kepemimpinan yang dapat diterapkan dan diimplementasikan untuk menjalankan roda organisasi di kampus. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan dengan beberapa proses yaitu tahapan perencanaan, tahapan assessment, tahapan pelaksanaan, dan tahapan evaluasi kegiatan. Hasil kegiatan pelatihan yang dilaksanakan cukup dapat memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap pemahaman para peserta pelatihan untuk memahami materi yang disampaikan. Hasil kepuasan peserta pelatihan memperlihatkan 80% peserta kegiatan tingkat pemahamannya terhadap materi yang disampaikan meningkat.
Pembuatan Video Promosi Ekowisata Kampung Manggis, Pauh, Padang
Authors: Yaningsih Yaningsih , Marzuki Dony , Elkhairat Mutia , Fitria Novi , Fitria Novi
Published: September 2024

Video profile is a short video designed to introduce an individual, company or organization to the public. It is information about the existence of an object such as  product, service, or area which has its own uniqueness, aimed to increase public awareness and trust through a clear picture of the subject being presented. Such video could be published on various media as a part of a marketing campaign. English Department of Politeknik Negeri Padang carried out activity to create  a profile/promotional video in one of the thematic villages in Padang City, namely Kampung Manggis, which is located on Limau Manis sub-district, Pauh District. Being potential area in Padang city, this thematic village is the central area of mangosteen fruit in which 80% of the mangosteen productions in the city are from this area. Kampung Manggis is the second-largest mangosteen producer in West Sumatra, providing high-quality mangosteen for both domestic and international markets. Moreover, as an area that is also potential to become one of Padang City's agro tourism destinations, it is necessary to introduce and recommend the place to broader public through right media. There were three stages implemented in creating the video profile; pre-production, production, and post-production. The result was a five minutes-twelve second-video profile, which hopefully, will grade the existence of this thematic village to public after being uploaded to social media
Sosialisasi Sosialisasi Perbanyakan Jamur Trichoderma Sebagai Pencegah Ganoderma Tanaman Kelapa Sawit Pada Lubang Tanam Sebelum Menanam Kelapa Sawit
Authors: Sinuraya Robi Alisyahbana , Nurliana N , Maisarah M , Ashari Reza , Rambe Surya Achmad , Lubis Fadhillah Martua , Mendrofa Moreno Fransaro , Halawa Albertus
Published: September 2024

Tanaman kelapa sawit memiliki dampak positif yang signifikan pada perekonomian masyarakat Indonesia, salah satunya terlihat di Masyarakat Desa Kwala Pesilam, yang terletak di Kecamatan Padang Tualang, Kabupaten Langkat, Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Meskipun begitu, budidaya kelapa sawit di sana juga dihadapkan pada masalah serius, yakni penyakit ganoderma (busuk pangkal batang) pada tanaman kelapa sawit. Untuk mencegah masalah ini, salah satu langkah preventif yang dapat diterapkan adalah mengintroduksi jamur Trichodema sp ke dalam lubang tanam kelapa sawit. Dalam rangka memberikan pemahaman dan keterampilan kepada Masyarakat Desa Kwala Pesilam dan mahasiswa Institut Teknologi Sawit Indonesia tentang teknik perbanyakan jamur Trichoderma sp menggunakan padi dan jagung, dilakukan sebuah program pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM). Kegiatan ini dijadwalkan akan dilaksanakan pada Kamis, 11 September 2023, di aula kantor Desa Kwala Pesilam, Kecamatan Padang Tualang, Kabupaten Langkat, dengan tujuan agar penyebaran pengetahuan ini dapat membantu mengatasi permasalahan Ganoderma di lahan yang digunakan untuk budidaya kelapa sawit.
Pembinaan Kader dalam Optimalisasi Taman Posyandu di PAUD Harapan Bangsa
Authors: Ilmiah Widia Shofa , Koesrini Juliati
Published: September 2024

Penurunan angka stunting menjadi indikator utama dalam program SDGS. Indonesia menempati urutan ke-9 di Asia Tenggara untuk prevalensi stunting (36,4%) tahun 2017. Prevalensi Stunting Tahun 2018 di Jawa timur (32,81%). Kabupaten Probolinggo menduduki urutan ke-4 di Jawa Timur untuk intervensi stunting dengan prevalensi stunting (39,9%) tahun 2018, Kecamatan Pajarakan (16%), sedangkan di Desa Ketompen (13,2%). Faktor Penyebab yaitu kemiskinan; usia ibu balita, rendahnya partisipasi ibu balita, tingkat pendidikan, tingkat pengetahuan, kepuasan ibu, sikap ibu, peran kader dan peran tokoh masyarakat dalam Taman Posyandu. Permasalahan mitra yaitu rendahnya kehadiran ibu balita ke Posyandu, belum ada kader tersendiri untuk mengelola Taman posyandu, dan insentif yang layak, belum lengkapnya fasilitas “Taman Posyandu” atau kegiatan Posyandu yang dilaksanakan di PAUD. Metode kegiatan yaitu perekrutan kader baru, insentif yang layak, pemberian pendidikan kesehatan, serta pemberian pelatihan keterampilan komunikasi interpersonal. Hasil kegiatan setelah pembinaan dan adanya insentif yang layak menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan, motivasi, dan keterampilan kader taman posyandu melakukan komunikasi interpersonal, praktik pemanfaatan kuesioner pra skrining perkembangan (KPSP) anak prasekolah, pemanfaatan lahan sekitar dalam pembuatan makanan tambahan serta pembuatan mainan edukatif.
Upaya Membangun Kesadaran Lingkungan Masyarakat Desa Melalui Sosialisasi Pengelolaan Sampah Berbasis 3R
Authors: Pamungkas Muhammad Duta Ari , Masruroh Masruroh , Nawafilah Nur Qomariyah
Published: September 2024

Kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat terhadap kesehatan lingkungan menyebabkan masih adanya praktik pengelolaan sampah dengan cara-cara yang kurang tepat. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi kepada masyarakat Desa Somowinangun Kecamatan Karangbinangun Kabupaten Lamongan mengenai pengelolaan sampah berbasis 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) dengan harapan tumbuhnya kesadaran dalam diri masyarakat terkait kesehatan lingkungan utamanya dalam hal pengelolaan sampah. Sasaran dari kegiatan sosialisasi ini adalah perangkat desa, ibu-ibu PKK, dan pemuda Karang Taruna desa Somowinangun. Data diambil menggunakan angket dan diberikan kepada peserta kegiatan sebanyak 33 responden. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan peserta tentang 3R yang diikuti dengan peningkatan kesadaran masyarakat untuk menerapkan 3R. Respon peserta terhadap kegiatan pengabdian yang dilakukan tergolong sangat baik.
ANALISIS DATA PENJUALAN MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA K-MEANS CLUSTERING PADA TOKO KECANTIKAN PUTRI
Authors: Bagustio Agung Prayogo , Purnamasari Ade Irma , Irfan Ali
Published: September 2024

Abstrak - Industri kecantikan mengalami pertumbuhan pesat dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, mendorong tingginya permintaan produk kecantikan. Toko Kecantikan Putri merupakan salah satu toko kecantikan yang berkembang pesat di wilayah Cirebon. Untuk meningkatkan strategi penjualan dan memahami pola pembelian pelanggan, Toko Kecantikan Putri perlu menganalisis data penjualan secara efektif. Analisis data penjualan tradisional tidak dapat memberikan insights yang mendalam mengenai pola pembelian pelanggan. Hal ini dapat menghambat Toko Kecantikan Putri dalam mengembangkan strategi penjualan yang tepat dan efektif. Penelitian ini menerapkan algoritma K-Means clustering untuk menganalisis data penjualan Toko Kecantikan Putri selama bulan Januari 2024. Data yang dianalisis terdiri dari 122 baris dengan 22 atribut. Data penjualan meliputi informasi produk, kategori produk, dan jumlah penjualan. Algoritma K-Means clustering digunakan untuk mengelompokkan data penjualan berdasarkan karakteristik produk. Teknik analisis menggunakan Knowledge Discovery in Database (KDD) merupakan proses untuk menemukan pengetahuan baru dari data yang dikumpulkan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa data penjualan Toko Kecantikan Putri dapat dilakukan menjadi menjadi 9 cluster, dari cluster k=2 sampai k=9. Masing-masing cluster memiliki karakteristik pola pembelian yang berbeda. Cluster terbaik terdapat pada cluster K=8 dengan Nilai DBI sebesar 0,021 yang berasal dari measure Types Mixed Measures nilai davies bouldin index 0.077, Numerical Measures nilai davies bouldin index 0.114, Bregman Divergences nilai davies bouldin index 0.114. Analisis data penjualan Toko Kecantikan Putri dengan Algoritma K-Means Clustering menghasilkan insights berharga mengenai pola pembelian pelanggan. Evaluasi menyeluruh terhadap berbagai parameter, jumlah cluster, dan nilai Davies Bouldin Index optimal, menunjukkan bahwa Algoritma K-Means Clustering menghasilkan pengelompokan data yang paling optimal dan informatif.Kata Kunci: Algoritma K-Means clustering, Analisis Data Penjualan, Toko Kecantikan Putri, Pola Pembelian Pelanggan, Strategi Penjualan
PENERAPAN METODE WAVELET DAUBECHIES UNTUK KLASIFIKASI CONTENT BASED IMAGE RETRIEVAL BATIK
Authors: Farkhan Ali , Arif Zaenul , Murtopo Aang Alim , Gunawan
Published: September 2024

Dalam menghadapi tantangan globalisasi dan modernisasi yang mengancam pelestarian batik, penelitian ini mengusulkan penggunaan Metode Wavelet Daubechies dalam sistem Content-Based Image Retrieval untuk klasifikasi otomatis motif batik. Dikenal sebagai warisan budaya UNESCO, batik Indonesia menampilkan keragaman motif yang menggambarkan nilai historis dan kultural yang mendalam, khususnya dari Jawa. Motif-motif ini tidak hanya berbasis warna dan bentuk tetapi juga melibatkan tekstur dan detail yang kompleks, yang memerlukan teknologi adaptif yang dapat mengakomodasi keunikan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sistem Content-Based Image Retrieval yang sensitif terhadap keragaman budaya dan memungkinkan pengkatalogan yang lebih akurat dan efisien. Melalui integrasi transformasi wavelet Daubechies, metode ini meningkatkan akurasi dalam mengidentifikasi motif batik dengan peningkatan signifikan dalam metrik kinerja seperti presisi 88.57%, recall 91.67%, dan F1-score 88.97%. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan transformasi wavelet Daubechies secara signifikan meningkatkan kemampuan sistem Content-Based Image Retrieval dalam mengelola variasi kompleks dari motif batik. Penerapan teknologi ini tidak hanya memberikan manfaat untuk pelestarian dan pendidikan budaya tetapi juga membuka peluang pengembangan lebih lanjut untuk aplikasi Content-Based Image Retrieval dalam domain budaya lain.
Promises of Development, Land Acquisition, and Dispossession
Authors: Roy Dayabati
Published: September 2024

This article examines how the futures promised by the postcolonial state through various projects leave peasants sceptical about a new government project at the rural margin of India. Focusing on a car factory project undertaken in 2006 by the government of the West Bengal Indian state, I explore how a half century-long project of land reforms shaped the dispossession politics of the peasants whose lands have been acquired for a car factory project. Based on an ethnography in Singur, this article explores how a car factory project at the very onset of its implementation instilled a sense of harm to life and livelihoods. Consequently, that project produced forms of spatiotemporal inequality between different socioeconomic groups in connection, not only with their ownership of land, but also with their respective vision of their work futures.
Keywords: project form, dispossession, land acquisition, peasantry, India
Lectio præcursoria
Authors: Vellava Sanna
Published: September 2024

A lectio præcursoria is a short presentation read out loud by a doctoral candidate at the start of a public thesis examination in Finland. It introduces the key points or central argument of the thesis in a way that should make the ensuing discussion between the examinee and the examiner apprehensible to the audience, many of whom may be unfamiliar with the candidate’s research or even anthropological research in general.
Llectio praecursoria
Authors: Leppälä Kristina
Published: September 2024

A lectio præcursoria is a short presentation read out loud by a doctoral candidate at the start of a public thesis examination in Finland. It introduces the key points or central argument of the thesis in a way that should make the ensuing discussion between the examinee and the examiner apprehensible to the audience, many of whom may be unfamiliar with the candidate’s research or even anthropological research in general.