bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perbandingan Profil Ekstrak Etanol Buah, Daun, Dan Batang Tanaman Mengkudu (Morinda Citrifolia L)
Authors: Pahlani Eva , Wijanti Tantriska , Rahman Insyira Tsania
Published: January 2023

Mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia L.) telah digunakan untuk obat tradisional di Indonesia karena kemampuan menyembuhkan berbagai macam penyakit. Salah satu kandungan dari mengkudu adalah skopoletin yang berfungsi sebagai anti-bakteri, anti-virus, anti-jamur, anti-tumor, dan penambah kekebalan tubuh. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan profil ekstrak etanol buah, daun, dan batang mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia L.) yang diperoleh dari Kebun Percobaan Tanaman Obat Manoko berdasarkan pengujian standardisasi ekstrak meliputi parameter spesifik, parameter non spesifik dan kandungan kimia ekstrak. Hasil pengujian parameter spesifik menunjukan organoleptik ekstrak kental, berbau khas aromatik lemah, berasa pahit, ekstrak berwarna cokelat kemerahan untuk buah, cokelat kehitaman untuk daun, dan cokelat kehijauan untuk batang, dengan kadar sari larut air (37,69%, 4,50%, dan 22,95%), larut etanol (25,86%, 15,20%, dan 2,58%). Hasil untuk parameter non spesifik buah, daun, dan batang mengkudu menunjukan bobot jenis (0,83 g/mL, 0,86 g/mL, dan 0,85 g/mL), kadar air (19,62%, 25,28%, dan 19,73%), kadar abu (12,98%, 8,79%, dan 4,73%), dan kadar abu tidak larut asam (0,73%, 0,47%, dan 0,27%). Hasil untuk pengujian kandungan kimia ekstrak menunjukan buah mengkudu (alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin, tanin, kuinon dan steroid), daun mengkudu (alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin, tanin, kuinon dan terpenoid), dan batang mengkudu (alkaloid, flavonoid, tanin, dan kuinon).

 

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Contemplating the Challenges Associated With Remote Learning and Education Due To the Prevalence of Covid-19
Authors: Khurram Shahzad  , Jaweria Ali
Published: January 2023

The research that is conducted on the challenges associated with remote learning and education due to the prevalence of Covid-19 has analyzed their impacts on remote Education and learning. The research has discussed the various information and also highlighted themajor issues that have been faced by the individuals in the pandemic. Moreover, the study that is conducted on this research has elaborated on the importance and also the disadvantages of remote learning and Education. However, the research has been conducted on the primary research design and has also chosen the qualitative in which inductive research approach. The research also evaluated the sampling methods and the research approaches that have led the research to its target.
Investigating the second phase of implementation in curriculum development process at primary level: a case study of a private school in Karachi
Authors: Mahira Mahi Khan
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate how policy ambition of the curriculum was received and practiced by teachers and to assess the impact of the implementation process. The study examined an implementation process of an Outcomes-Based English Education curriculum in a private school at primary level of Karachi. The exact target of implementation was on: the initial introduction process, teachers’ beliefs and attitudes, and classroom practices. This research was a descriptive and focused the implementation of curriculum at primary level. A case study method was used; two qualitative points: first to seek qualitative information and second point implementation in a curriculum development process at primary level of education. Class practices were focused to analyses and evaluate the research. Data was collected from the teachers of primary level of the school. Findings revealed that the curriculum implementation was demanding as policy to regulate with practices. The data will help to understand teachers’ beliefs about the concept of the curriculum implementation process, and classroom practices of primary grades English lessons. The data will help to understand the concepts of teachers about curriculum implementation and shows that how curriculum is being implement in primary level results from this study , contributes to the broad topic of educational change in the Single National Curriculum (SNC) concerning curriculum implementation processes from a local context or point of view. At the same time, it contributes to the debate about curriculum change, and highlights factors that are context specific which may assist in local implementation processes
“Maillard products” and “Maillard reactions” are much discussed in food science and technology, but do such products and reactions deserve their name?
Authors:   Inrae-AgroParisTech Centre for Molecular and Physical Gastronomy, This vo Kientza Hervé
Published: January 2023

Whereas the number of scientific and technical publications dealing with “Maillard reactions” is increasing in food science and technology, in particular due to the importance of non-enzymatic browning during food production, the expressions “Maillard reaction” and “Maillard products” remain vague, and different authors have different definitions. A historical study of the scientific researches on the reactions between sugars, on the one hand, and compounds containing an amino group on the other hand, shows that only the initial condensation of reducing sugars and peptides or proteins should be called Maillard reaction. The complex reaction pattern that follows this initial condensation should be explored more quantitatively, in order to assess the comparative kinetics of the various reaction pathways leading to the numerous compounds which are finally produced.
Deskripsi Kompetensi dan Kebutuhan Pelatihan pada Guru SMA/SMK/SLB di Kabupaten Maros Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Mustamin Mustamin
Published: January 2023

Artikel ini merupakan hasil penelitian deskriptif yang bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran tahap kompetensi guru dan jenis pelatihan yang mereka butuhkan untuk pengembangan kompetensi mereka. Sebanyak 129 orang guru yang tersebar dalam jenjang SMA/SMK/SLB di Kabupaten Maros diminta untuk mengisi kuesioner dengan 13 indikator kompetensi. Berdasarkan hasil analisis yang dilakukan diperoleh bahwa Deskripsi Kompetensi Guru SMA/SMK/SLB di Kabupaten Maros secara umum masih berada pada tahap sedang, meskipun masih terdapat pada kategori rendah dan juga sudah ada pada kategori tinggi. Jenis kompetensi yang masih perlu mendapatkan perhatian khususnya bagi Guru adalah Kemampuan memahami karakteristik Peserta Didik serta kemampuan Guru dalam melakukan pengembangan Kurikulum untuk persiapan pembelajaran yang efektif. Sehingga dengan demikian, berdasarkan analisis data kebutuhan pelatihan yang perlu adalah Kompetensi Pedagogik dan Kompetensi Profesional.
PERAN MUSYAWARAH GURU MATA PELAJARAN (MGMP) DALAM MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI PROFESIONALISME GURU
Authors: Busran Busran
Published: January 2023

Untuk menciptakan sumber daya manusia yang berkualitas maka perlu ditingkatkan mutu pendidikan. Peningkatan mutu pendidikan merupakan salah satu prioritas pendidikan di Indonesia, khususnya pada jenjang pendidikan dasar dan menengah. Tenaga  pendidik (guru) sangat berperan dan mempunyai tanggung jawab  yang besar dalam peningkatan mutu pendidikan. Salah satu wadah guru yang diharapkan dapat meningkatkan mutu pendidikan yang dibina oleh Departemen Pendidikan Nasional adalah melalui  Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP) . MGMP merupakan wadah kegiatan profesional bagi para guru mata pelajaran pada jenjang SMP/sederajat dan SMA/sederajat, baik di tingkat sekolah maupun pada tingkat kabupaten/kota. MGMP dianggap paling efektif bagi guru dalam membantu anggotanya dalam melaksanakan kurikulum. Wadah dan kelembagaan untuk pengembangan kesejawatan adalah kelompok yang merupakan organ bersifat non-struktural yang lebih bersifat informal. Wadah ini dikembangkan berdasarkan bidang studi atau rumpun bidang studi pada masing-masing sekolah. Keberadaan kelompok akan memungkinkan para guru untuk bisa bertukar pikiran dengan rekan sejawat mengenai hal ikhwal yang berkaitan dengan interaksi guru dengan peserta didik. MGMP merupakan suatu forum atau wadah kegiatan profesional guru mata pelajaran yang berada pada satu wilayah dengan prinsip kerja dari guru oleh guru dan untuk guru dan peserta didik. Agar MGMP berjalan dengan baik maka salah satu yang sangat perlu diperbaiki adalah manajemen pelaksanaannya. Dengan memperbaiki manajemen pelaksanaan MGMP maka akan berdampak pada kompetensi profesional guru yang pada akhirnya hasil belajar peserta didik juga meningkat.  Karena MGMP merupakan suatu wadah atau tempat mendiskusikan masalah yang berkaitan dengan kemampuan profesional, yaitu dalam hal perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan penilaian hasil belajar peserta didik.
Predation of Tropidurus hispidus (Spix, 1825) by Philodryas natteri (Steindachner, 1870) in the Caatinga.
Authors: Ferreira Porto Matheus , Peres Marcelo Cesar Lima , Travasso Magno Lima , Jesus Sheila Bonfim de
Published: January 2023

Here, we describe the sighting of Philodryas nattereri preying on a Tropidurus hispidus lizard in Sento-Sé – Bahia, Brazil, located in the central portion of the Caatinga, in a high priority conservation area of the biome. The event was observed in April 2021. This study provides information on the diet of this animal in the Caatinga biome. It thus provides another account of the natural history of snakes, which in itself is a valuable contribution to scientific knowledge since little is known about these animals due to their rarity in nature.
The establishment of soybean price and its interrelation with the prices of its derivatives: soybean meal and soybean oil
Authors: Batista Guilherme , Luís Brum Argemiro , Knebel Baggio Daniel , Mendonça Souza Francisca
Published: January 2023

The theme of this article is to analyze the influence of soy prices on its two main derivatives, soybean meal and soybean oil, and the other way around. For doing so, we used Johansen method, Granger causality tests and the impulse-response function among the three studied variables. Among the main results obtained, connections were found between the establishment of the future price and the three studied variables. It should be noted that the impacts on price fluctuation of soybean oil and meal may not be immediate on the price of soy. It might extend over a certain period, so that this change in soy price will be seen in the future, resulting from past oscillations in the two other variables.
Differential demographic development and electoral homogenization of ethnic and class identities in modern Turkey
Authors: Pantović Miodrag
Published: January 2023

The process of the formation of ethnic identities in Turkey was fairly intricate with the influence of migrations, conflicts and newly adopted ideologies. The differential demographic development between the three main ethnclass groups in the country was one of the main reasons that led to political and social tensions causing political and social crises in Turkish society. While the fertility of the secular part of society was in the process of constant stagnation after World War II, the more traditional part of society experienced a demographic growth that was accompanied by mass migrations to large cities and political mobilization of the economically neglected newly formed urban and young population, which led to electoral homogenization and social divisions in Turkish society. Fertility among ethnic Turks converged at the commencement of the XXI century, but the demographic transition has stalled among the Kurdish population due to economic underdevelopment, female illiteracy and the survival of traditional institutions of patriarchy. While at the given period, the total fertility rate (TFR) of ethnic Turks fell to 1.88, in the Kurdish provinces, it was still over 4, although in 2020 it fell to around 3. Turkey went through one of the fastest processes of the society modernization with a fast urbanization and education of the population in the last two decades, where the share of the population living in cities surpassed 80% and as one of the highest in Europe was followed by a further decline in fertility, an increase in secularity among youth and with new forms of political mobilization. Also, Turkey is facing one of the biggest refugee crises in the world with around 4 million refugees, mostly from Syria.
The impact of globalization and convergence on the development of media industries
Authors: Milenković Vesna
Published: January 2023

Globalization and convergence, as two phenomena that change the image of the media world and affect the development of media industries due to their ambiguity, are a consequence not only of technological development, but can also be interpreted from political, economic and cultural aspects. Analyzed within such context, media industries are becoming one of the most important factors that have an active impact on people's lives by striving to change and run them. This paper deals with the impact of convergence and global change on the development of media industries, given the fact that the media, on the one hand, as part of the act of communication, constitute intermediaries transmitting information, while, on the other hand, they produce and market their goods just as any other industry does. It is stated in the conclusion that these two phenomena of the digital era are crucial both to the development of the media industry and the work of the media as intermediaries transmitting information, create it and distribute content that has long since acquired the features of goods that are marketed. Without media convergence, in global society it would not be possible for each individual who has become a player in international/global communication to independently organize the media culture content and thus actively participate in the political and social life of the digital era.
The aspects of potential hybrid warfare in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Rašković-Talović Violeta
Published: January 2023

The research presents an analysis of the phenomenon of hybrid warfare as a strategy in which conventional means of warfare are combined with unconventional methods and aspects of a possible hybrid war in Serbia. In the past, the domination of one country, i.e., the surrender of the opposing one, was achieved by war in the traditional sense - armed struggle. The essence of armed struggle was either the achievement of respectable military superiority or complete destruction of the enemy's armed forces. If the attacked country could not organize military opposition, it would most often be forced to fulfil the required concessions of the victorious country or to obey it completely. However, even then, the end of the armed struggle did not guarantee that liberation aspirations of the vanquished would be suppressed, i.e., complete capitulation did not necessarily lead to permanent demise of a country and assimilation of its population into a victorious country.
Egypt and Serbia: Rich history and bright shared future
Authors: Bassel Salah
Published: January 2023

Egypt and Serbia have maintained diplomatic relations ever since their establishment between the Khedivate of Egypt and the Kingdom of Serbia in 1908. Next year will the 115th anniversary since the beginning of the diplomatic relations between these two friend states. Both countries have excellent relations, although there is a huge space for improving bilateral cooperation in many areas. Exceptional relations between Egypt and Serbia are founded on strong connections from recent history, which are deeply rooted in characteristic and identical views of the future of their countries and nations, and the goals to be achieved. These relations were particularly developed during the presidential mandates of Naser and Tito, because these two countries, due to their significant role in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement, cooperated for the welfare of the entire independent and free world.
How Students Perceive the Learning of English as an International Language: A Theoretical and Practical Approach
Authors: Hernández Martínez Pilar , Pérez Cabello del Alba María Beatriz
Published: January 2023

English is no longer the language belonging to about 375 million native English speakers. It is also an international language spoken by more than a billion of second and foreign language users. The models used to teach English as a second or foreign language have traditionally been mainly native speaker models. However, in the last few years, a large number of researchers have suggested integrating a model of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) into the English classroom because it has several benefits for international communication, since international intelligibility is now the main goal. In this work, a research study has been carried out to analyze how Spanish students of English (B2 level) value some of the main tenets of the ELF model, such as the importance of confidence, intelligibility and the dichotomy native vs. non-native accent while speaking the foreign language.
«El Cercado del Marqués», de frustrada vocación de ciudad-jardín a gentrificación en San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife
Authors: Arranz Lozano María Mercedes , González Chávez Carmen Milagros
Published: January 2023

La ciudad jardín «El Cercado del Marqués» surge a raíz del proyecto de diseño urbano de una finca ubicada en la periferia inmediata al centro histórico de San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). Este data del primer tercio del siglo XX, y se llevó a cabo por iniciativa de un particular (médico de profesión) que encargó al joven arquitecto canario J.E. Marrero Regalado, recién llegado de Madrid, la urbanización de la zona. El lugar reunía las condiciones idóneas para la construcción de una ciudad jardín; pero pronto el interés de su promotor tomó una nueva orientación pues se limitó a vender los solares que surgieron de su división a particulares, los cuales fueron construyendo nuevas residencias a partir de proyectos realizados por los arquitectos canarios más prestigiosos del momento, que recurrieron a los estilos arquitectónicos en boga en esos años: regionalista, ecléctico y racionalista. Hasta los años sesenta, los planes y la normativa urbanística regularon esta zona como de edificación unifamiliar con zonas ajardinadas en toda la colonia; más desde 1965 se produjo un cambio en una de las parcelas, la cual pasó a tener la calificación de edificación cerrada y uso colectivo. Hace varios años, una gran constructora inmobiliaria compró dicha parcela donde pretende fabricar un edificio de viviendas con garajes. De llevarse a cabo esta construcción cambiaría la morfología urbana existente en «El Cercado del Marqués» debido al aumento de tráfico, de aparcamientos, reducción de espacios verdes… Con ello se abriría las puertas a un proceso de gentrificación y a la desaparición de esta ciudad jardín.
Nire Aitaren etxea deseraikiko dut
Authors: Azpeitia Anta Lorea
Published: January 2023

Artikulu honen helburu nagusia, kritika feminista eta literatur kritika feminista uztartuz, Aitaren etxea eleberriko pertsonaien artean sortzen diren familia harremanetan generoak duen eragina aztertzea izango da. Gabriel Arestiren «Nire aitaren etxea» poema argitaratu zenetik ia hirurogei urte igaro diren honetan, oso bestelakoak dira «aitaren etxeari» buruzko gogoeta garaikideak, txikitatik jasotzen ditugun genero-mandatuen jabetze prozesua continuum bat izanik Jaioren eleberri osoan zehar. Analisi honetan mandatu horien eraikuntza/deseraikuntza prozesua deskribatzen ahaleginduko gara, horretarako pertsonaia nagusiek sentitzen dituzten deserosotasunei, zamei, erruei eta beldurrei erreparatuz. Azkenik, eleberriaren amaieraren esanahiari buruz egingo dugu gogoeta.
Ramon Llull y la realidad idealizada en el Libro de Contemplación
Authors: Ordoñez María Lluïsa
Published: January 2023

El presente artículo trata de responder a la cuestión de si Ramon Llull nos presenta en algunos pasajes del Libro de Contemplación una realidad idealizada para permitirle alcanzar su propósito evangelizador. Se define qué significa Contemplación en este libro y el papel que se daba a los sentidos humanos en la aprehensión del conocimiento y las corrientes de pensamiento que influyeron en el autor a la hora de plantear la relación entre la realidad sensual y la intelectual.
The Issues of Cultural Heritagisation of Lithuanian Architectural Artworks of the Second Half of Twentieth Century
Authors: Oržikauskas Gytis
Published: January 2023

The article aims to present the trends in cultural heritagisation of artworks of the synthesis of the arts, a prominent phenomenon of Lithuanian architecture of the second half of the twentieth century. In post-war Lithuania, synthesis of arts was encouraged: as it enabled the development of the branches of monumental and applied art, it was generally accepted that the surviving artworks of these branches were of historical and iconographic value. Nevertheless, these works could also be linked to the social engineering programme of the occupying Soviet government. The article evaluates the origins of the idea of the synthesis of the arts and its adaptation in the Soviet Union, which provides an understanding of both the ways in which the idea of the synthesis of the arts was used for propaganda purposes and the motivation of the creators of monumental and applied art that transcended the boundaries of propaganda. The analysis of the sources carried out in the article allows grasping the shift in the concept of the synthesis of the arts that took place in post-war Lithuania, which created the conditions for the manifestation of the personal character of art, the innovativeness of the expression, and conditional political neutrality. For the first time, the analysis of the data of the Register of Cultural Property was conducted to reveal that neither the criteria allowing recognition of non-ideological works nor the usual “50 years of age” requirement had a prominent impact on deciding which artworks should be declared cultural heritage in Lithuania. Due to the lack of a consistent value-based strategy and the acceleration of the destruction of the art of the Soviet period, the strategies for the identification and cultural heritagisation of art synthesis artworks are sporadic and inconsistent. The analysis carried out in the article demonstrates how uncoordinated efforts to preserve such artworks, lacking in systematic and contextual approach, as well as the contradiction between works created specifically for architecture and their treatment as detachable objects, have a fatal impact on their actual (not formal) preservation.
Encuentros en el jardín: un espacio convergente entre la animación y la discapacidad intelectual
Authors: García González Concha
Published: January 2023

This article aims to narrate the motivations, process and results of Encounters in the garden, an artistic residence in which women with intellectual or developmental disabilities from the Fundación Alas Madrid participated, coordinated by the artist who signs these lines. This project was one of 4 selected in the 2020 edition of the Espacio Convergente program, an initiative launched within the framework of the Más cultura, Más inclusión project, funded by Plena Inclusión Madrid and Fundación Repsol. The residence, developed between October 2020 and June 2021, focused on a multisensory work carried out from the nature of the garden of Fundación Alas, using different techniques such as drawing, engraving, manipulation of objects and the effect of chance, listening and sound experimentation focused on making animated pills. The work culminated with the production, presentation and exhibition of a larger animation and a compendium of the work done. Encounters in the garden can be understood as a collective multisensory journey in which we have worked using repetition, considering the movement of life reflected in the garden. Movement, change, and metamorphosis are pervasive, and constitute us; we have, all together, given life and made that change visible: we have animated.

Este artículo tiene como objetivo la narración de las motivaciones, proceso y resultados de Encuentros en el jardín, residencia artística en la que participaron mujeres con discapacidad intelectual o del desarrollo de la Fundación Alas Madrid1 coordinadas por la artista que firma estas líneas. Este proyecto fue uno de los 4 seleccionados en la edición de 2020 del programa Espacios Convergentes2, iniciativa lanzada en el marco del proyecto Más cultura, Más inclusión3, financiada por Plena Inclusión Madrid4 y la Fundación Repsol5. La residencia, desarrollada entre octubre de 2020 y junio de 2021, se centró en un trabajo multisensorial realizado a partir de la naturaleza del jardín de la Fundación Alas, utilizando técnicas variadas como el dibujo, grabado, manipulación de objetos y efecto del azar, la escucha y experimentación sonora, enfocadas a la realización de píldoras animadas. El trabajo culminó con el montaje y presentación de una pieza final de animación y una exposición de una muestra del trabajo desarrollado. Encuentros en el jardín puede entenderse como un viaje multisensorial colectivo en el que se ha trabajado sobre el movimiento de la vida reflejado en el jardín, utilizando la repetición. Movimiento, cambio y metamorfosis son ubicuos y nos constituyen; hemos, entre todas, dado vida y visibilizado ese cambio, que a su vez nos visibiliza: hemos animado.
Multiculturalidad y diversidad en el cine de animación. Creación de imágenes culturales
Authors: Novoa Zaida
Published: January 2023

Nowadays, many societies are connected through technology. The media and the arts have portrayed many cultures through history, revealing aspects and particularities that characterise them in different fields and spaces. Since its creation at the beginning of the s.XX, in animated cinema there are numerous examples of feature films based on mythologies, legends, stories and scenarios from both past and present cultures, using their art to create style with narrative and graphic strategies that are very representative of each one of them. It should be mentioned that, in some cases, these cultures have suffered by the hands of derogatory images that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this study, we analyse the use of cultural aspects unconnected to the original culture to produce a work for the masses, how cultural influences have defined and created others and the respect and truthfulness that are necessary to present the individuals that are part of a society.

En la actualidad, las distintas sociedades del mundo están conectadas y comunicadas gracias a los avances tecnológicos. Los medios de comunicación y las artes han visualizado a lo largo de la historia numerosas culturas, dando a conocer los aspectos y particularidades que la forman y representándolas en diferentes ámbitos y espacios. Desde su creación a principios del s. XX, en el cine de animación encontramos numerosos ejemplos de largometrajes basados en mitologías, leyendas, cuentos y escenarios provenientes de culturas pasadas y presentes, utilizando a menudo su arte para crear estilo junto a estrategias narrativas y gráficas muy representativas de cada una de ellas. Además de estas características, también se han creado imágenes definitorias de cada una de estas culturas, aunque en la mayor parte de los casos son peyorativas y alejadas de la realidad. Desde este estudio, analizamos el uso de aspectos culturales ajenos a la cultura productora para producir una obra para las masas, el cómo las influencias culturales han definido y creado otras, y el respeto y la veracidad que son necesarios para presentar a los individuos que forman una sociedad.
Lipid and renal profile in assessing the severity of alcoholic liver disease
Authors:   Saveetha Dental College& Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai – 77, India, Gurumoorthy Kaarthikeyan
Published: January 2023

Lipid and Renal dysfunction in Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) patients occurs either due to multi-organ involvement or secondary to alcoholism. This study was conducted to evaluate the role of lipid and renal parameters in assessing the severity of progression of ALD. Sixty cases of ALD (two groups based on compensated and decompensated features) and thirty healthy controls for comparison were included. Lipid profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL and Triglycerides) and renal parameters (serum urea, creatinine and uric acid), total and direct bilirubin, total protein and albumin were measured using automated chemistry analyzer. There was a significant decrease in Total cholesterol ,LDL and HDL levels and increased triglycerides when compared to controls (mean of 128.4 ± 59 vs 155 ± 27.2, 77 ± 44.3 vs 97.4 ± 27.2, 28.3 ± 18 vs 39.5 ± 14.1 and 115.8 ± 70.4 vs 91 ± 38 mg/dL respectively). Lipid profile showed a linear decrease while progressing from compensated to decompensated ALD. Renal parameters revealed a statistically significant decrease in serum urea ,increased creatinine and uric acid levels when compared to controls (17.57±2.96 vs23.73±4.94, 1.12±0.55 vs0.88±0.16,6.60±1.32 vs 4.68±1.40 mg/dL respectively).Total cholesterol and HDL showed a linear decrease when ALD progresses. Serum uric acid showed an early increase in compensated stage of ALD. This study inferred that Total cholesterol, TGL, HDL and uric acid can be used for assessing the severity of progression of ALD.
A knowledge representation model for family relationship to three generation
Authors:   Department of Health Record Informatics, Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, Shimokawa Kazuro
Published: January 2023

A system for inputting and storing family information, named “BirThree Enrollment,” was developed to promote a birth and three-generation cohort study (BirThree Cohort Study). In this cohort study, it was necessary to satisfy many operational demands while constantly overwriting and changing input information. Complex kinship information must be quickly and accurately inputed and corrected, and information on those families not yet recruited must be retrieved. For these purposes, many devices are needed, from an input interface to the internal data structure. In the field of genetic statistics, a simple standard expressive form (describe father-child relation and mother-child relation) is used for describing family structure. However, this form doesn't have sufficient information. So we developed a new form in conducting the BirThree Cohort Study. Hence, we expanded the data structure, and constructed the Input control system. Family pedigree information is stored along with initial clinical information, and this enabled the input of all self-reported information to the data base. Operators are able to input this family information before the day is out. As a result, when recruitment is completed, family information will be completed concurrently. Therefore, operators can immediately know certain person's family structure. In this model data correction was improved dramatically, and the system was operated successfully. This study is the first report of the method for storing three generations of family data.
Lipid profile in healthy human volunteers before and after consuming ghee
Authors:   Sri Padmavathi medical college, Tirupati, India, Munisekhar Kaarna
Published: January 2023

Food is a cause of concern due to its effect on health and disease. Diet affects the occurrence and progress of non-communicable diseases, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and cancers. The exact dietary composition that helps in the prevention of diseases is not known. A higher intake of processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, Trans and saturated fats, and a lower intake of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains are generally considered as a poor-quality diet. Therefore, it is of interest to document the lipid profile in healthy human volunteers before and after consuming ghee. Fasting serum lipids were measured before and after the intervention. The effect of the intervention on all the subjects was analysed by comparing the post-intervention data. Data shows that TC and LDL-C are significantly decreased. However, other parameters showed insignificant change. The effect of the intervention on the normolipidaemia group was also analysed. There was no significant change. Thus, data shows that cow ghee consumption is not harmful to health.
Metagenomic analysis of oral microbiota among oral cancer patients and tobacco chewers in Rajasthan, India
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, Maharaj Vinayak Global University, Jaipur Rajasthan, India, Sharma Mukesh Kumar
Published: January 2023

Data on the microbial composition among tobacco chewers and oral cancer patients in Rajasthan, India is of interest. NGS analysis from tobacco chewers and oral cancer comprised the most abundant and core microbial taxa in the oral cavity. It shows that highly pathogenic phylum consisting of 6% Fusobacteria and 9% Firmicutes are observed in oral cancer samples; whereas, 0.6% Treponema, 34% Firmicutes, 0.02% Mollicutes, and 4% Fusobacteria are seen in tobacco chewers. Thus, data shows that the most abundant and core microbial taxa are found in the oral cavity of tobacco chewers and oral cancer patients in Rajasthan, India.
Clinical management of deep osseous defects in cases of peri-implantitis among indian patients
Authors:   Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, India, Saluja Ritika ,   2Government Dental College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Published: January 2023

Peri-implantitis is recognized as a complex pathology which could be defined as infectious inflammatory lesions that usually develop in the tissues around the implants. There are many protocols for the effective management of peri-implantitis that include mechanical debridement, the use of antiseptics and local/systemic antibiotics, and access and regenerative surgery formulated for the treatment of peri-implantitis. This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of a mixed protocol for the regeneration of deep osseous defects. Records obtained from 27 patients who had already received treatment for peri-implantitis on one or more implants were retrospectively examined within the proposed time period between 24 and 30 months after their surgical treatment. A total of 33 implant sites were included and examined retrospectively. Descriptive statistics were calculated that include mean, SD, medians and confidence intervals at 95%. At the baseline, the mean Probing Depth was 8.19 ± 1.23 mm; Bleeding on Probing (BOP) was present on 29 out of 33 treated areas; pus was instead present on 17 out of 33 sites. At the time of final examinations, BOP was present on 9 out of 33 sites; pus was present only on two surgical sites. To conclude, a combined chemical–mechanical and regenerative decontamination therapy is effective in the treatment of peri-implantitis. Further investigation, which includes a control group and/or histologic findings, might be needed to ascertain the clinical results reported in the clinical studies.
Molecular dynamics simulation analysis of alpha-cobratoxin docked with phytochemical compounds
Authors:   Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alshammari Ahmed Mohajja
Published: January 2023

It is of interest to document data on the molecular dynamics simulation analysis of alpha-cobratoxin docked with phytochemical compounds. This can be used as effective drug candidates against the snake and scorpion venom. It should be noted experimental verification is needed to further validate the current data.
Evaluation of fracture resistance in class II tooth cavity using different techniques
Authors:   Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maharishi Markendeswar College of Dental Sciences & Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India, Verma Vibhuti
Published: January 2023

It is of interest to evaluate the fracture resistance of endodontically and non-endodontically treated teeth with class II cavity using different techniques and materials. Endodontic access cavities were prepared with the diamond fissure bur following the MOD cavity preparations,. The root canals preparation was done followed by obturation using the single cone obturation technique. Later all the samples were embedded in acrylic resin blocks and divided into 8 groups; Group 1: -Intact teeth (Control), Group 2: - MOD (unfilled), Group 3: - MOD restored with composite resin (3M FILTEK P-60 packable), Group 4: - MOD restored with Cention N (Ivoclar Vivadent), Group 5: - 10 mm fiber朴ost with composite resin, Group 6: - 5mm fiber post with composite resin, Group 7: - Ribbond on the occlusal and composite resin, and Group 8: - Horizontal fiber post with composite resin. Later all samples were subjected for fracture resistance testing using Universal Testing Machine. The mean fracture resistance of Control (513.2 N), Unfilled (60.2N), composite resin (221 N), cention N (88.9 N), 10 mm fiber post (271.4 N), 5 mm fiber post (245 N), Ribbond (456.4N), and horizontal fiber post (338.1N) was found. The fracture resistance values are statistically significant between each group. Best fracture resistance was found to be of intact teeth followed by ribbond on the occlusal surface after endodontic treatment and least fracture resistance of MOD unfilled. Thus, ribbond method is good for the occlusal of teeth compared to other materials for fracture resistance.
Molecular determinants of etoposide resistance in HL60 cells
Authors:   Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80216, Jeddah21589, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alghamdi Rasha H.
Published: January 2023

Chemotherapy resistance is the main reason for treatment failure in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and the major cause of its mortality. Etoposide is a DNA topoisomerase-II inhibitor that is used either as a single agent or in combination with cytarabine, azacytidine, vinca alkaloids, and anthracyclines for the treatment of relapsed /refractory AML. In this study, we sought to determine and understand the mechanism of etoposide resistance in AML using the HL60 cell line.HL60 cells were treated with incremental doses of etoposide and resistant colonies were isolated by culturing the resistant cells in semi-solid culture media. Three clones were selected for etoposide resistance namely, HL60-EtopR H1A, HL60-EtopR H1B, and HL60-EtopR H1C which demonstrated 4.78, 2.39, and 4.42-fold higher resistance to etoposide compared with the parental cells. To determine molecular differences between the etoposide-resistant HL60-EtopR cells and the parental cells, microarray-based gene expression profiling was performed. We found up regulation of members of the src tyrosine kinase family genes in the etoposide resistant cells. Further studies are required to evaluate the role of Src inhibitors in targeting etoposide resistant cells.
Serial quantification of CRP and total leukocyte count as a complementary tool in neonatal sepsis
Authors:   Saveetha Dental College& Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai – 77, India, Gurumoorthy Kaarthikeyan
Published: January 2023

Early detection and appropriate treatment of newborn sepsis reduce mortality and morbidity. A rapid, inexpensive laboratory approach is needed to assess newborn sepsis, even though blood culture is the gold standard for diagnosis. To compare serial CRP and Total Leukocyte Count (WBC) with blood culture, this study aimed to evaluate the role of newborn sepsis. A total 148 neonates with clinical symptoms of sepsis were included .CRP was measured by quantitative immuno turbidimetric method andotal leukocyte count (WBC) was measured by automated cell counter. CRP1 and WBC1 were measured within 6 hours of clinical symptoms. CRP2 and WBC2 were measured after 48 hours of clinical symptoms. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV of CRP1 and CRP2,WBC 1and WBC 2 were compared with culture positive and negative sepsis.CRP 2 showed high sensitivity 96% and high NPV95% with significant p value <0.0001. WBC2 has high sensitivity (90.57%) and NPV (91%) with significant p value <0.0001. CRP 1 has sensitivity 83%and NPV 82.3%, with p value < 0.001.WBC1 has lowest sensitivity (62.2%) and NPV (71.4%) compared to all other parameters. Serial CRP and WBC measurements are useful in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. Measurement of CRP and Total Leukocyte Count (WBC) after 48 hours of clinical symptoms were considered promptly for diagnose neonatal sepsis.
Clinical and bacteriological profile of abdominal surgical site infections in an Indian Hospital
Authors: Ratnesh Kumar
Published: January 2023

This study was carried out to assess the clinical and bacterial profiles of abdominal surgery site infections in a tertiary care hospital. Samples recovered from infected wounds at abdominal surgery sites were processed using highly advanced microbiological procedures. To process these samples, the most recently accepted standard CLSI guidelines were used. Antimicrobial vulnerability was investigated using a modified Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method.97 samples were collected from 83 patients who had proven evidence of infections at abdominal surgery sites. It was found that 97.5% of the total samples had evidence of significant growth of bacteria and bacterial isolates obtained were 88 in number. Staphylococcus aureus was the most often isolated bacterium, accounting for 51.52% of total samples. The second most prevalent germ isolated was Escherichia coli, which accounted for 24.13% of total samples. It was concluded that the high prevalence of infections at the surgical sites of abdomen in our study highlights the importance of providing high-quality surgical care that considers the features of the host, environment, and microorganisms before performing any surgery.
Intra-articular platelet-rich plasma injection versus hydrocortisone with local anesthetic injections for temporo mandibular disorders
Authors:   Department of Dentistry, Sadar Hospital, Muzaaffarpur-842001, Bihar, India, Prakash Jayant
Published: January 2023

Disorders of temporomandibular joint (TMDs) are characterised by a variety of symptoms, including discomfort in the orofacial region, muscle tenderness, restricted jaw motion and noise at the joint. Additional neurological symptoms such as headaches, vertigo, heaviness, and altered vision may also coexist with TMDs. Because prostaglandin production is a critical mediator of inflammatory reaction and is inhibited by corticosteroids, they have anti-inflammatory effects. Platelet rich plasma popularly considered as PRP is a concentration of platelets and related growth factors that may have therapeutic effects by attracting, promoting, and differentiating cells as well as redesigning tissue. 64 joints totaling 40 individuals with temporomandibular joint problems were split into two categories (Category A and Category B). PRP was applied to category A's (36 joints of 20 patients) joints, while Group B's joints received hydrocortisone combined with local anaesthetic (28 joints of 20 patients). Patients were evaluated for tenderness, , maximum inter incisal opening (MIO) and clicking sound at TMJ prior to and following treatment at intervals of one week, one month and 6 months of the first week and third month. When there was comparison of outcomes in study participants receiving injections of platelet rich plasma and study participants receiving injections of hydrocortisone with local anesthetic then it was found that although both type of study participants got reduction in pain, increased opening of mouth and reduction in clicking sound however the difference between two groups was not significant statistically. There was no statistically significant difference between injections of platelet rich plasma and hydrocortisone with local anesthetic solution regarding outcomes in disorders of temporomandibular joint, however the results were slightly better in study participants receiving platelet rich plasma injections. This study demonstrated that while treating patients with TMJ issues, local anaesthesia combined with hydrocortisone as well as intra-articular injection of PRP help in reduction in pain, increase mouth opening, and minimize joint sound. Additionally, it was discovered that intra-articular injection of PRP was more successful in treating patients in this trial than local anaesthetic combined with hydrocortisone.
Guidelines for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Federation
Authors: Ferraiolo Hildegard , Regenscheid Andrew , Richer Justin
Published: January 2023

FIPS 201 defines the requirements and characteristics of government-wide
interoperable identity credentials used by federal employees and contractors. It
also calls for the federated use of those credentials. These guidelines provide
technical requirements for federal agencies implementing digital identity services
for federal employees and contractors and are not intended to constrain the
development or use of standards outside of this purpose. This document focuses on
the use of federated PIV identity and the use of assertions to implement PIV
federations backed by PIV identity accounts and PIV credentials. Federation allows
a PIV identity account to be used by relying parties outside the PIV identity
account's home agency.
The Environmentalist Movement in the World and Environmental Studies in the Marketing Literature
Authors:   Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Turkey, Öztürk Bilge Nur
Published: January 2023

Problems such as environmental pollution, the depletion of the ozone layer, the melting of glaciers due to global warming, the decline in clean resources and the extinction of some species have prompted people to consider the idea of a more sustainable world. In this process, humanity is going through a mental transformation and gaining some awareness. As emphasized in this study, all crises (accidents, fi res, outbreaks, etc.) experienced worldwide have been the driving forces for environmental transformations. Environmentalist movements emerging from this orientation have also found their place in the world of science and therefore in the marketing literature. From this point of view, the aim of this study is to explain the scientifi c publications inspired by the environmental transformations experienced chronologically and to reveal the part that is present in the marketing literature. In this study, it has been shown with which intensity environmental studies have been included in the marketing literature. In addition, it was determined which marketing journals were discussed intensely. This study points to potential academic fi elds of study. Finally, this study emphasizes that while trying to explain green consumer profi les, attention should be paid to macro factors (lifestyle, sociological variables, etc.) in addition to micro factors such as values and norms. National and corporate green policies can be more successful if handled in this context.
Femvertising and Its Perception by Polish Female Consumers
Authors:   Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland, Macias Klaudia
Published: January 2023

The world is constantly undergoing socio-economic and cultural changes, but the existence of patriarchy and the related gender inequality remain unchanged. In response to this state of aff airs, a feminist movement emerged and infl uenced society. Companies recognize the changes taking place in society and decide to include the feminist movement in their cause-related marketing campaigns. This is how a relatively new form of marketing communication, called femvertising, was born. This paper aims to analyze this form of marketing communication and the eff ect of both hostile and benevolent sexism on the perception of advertising. The research method employed in this study was a quantitative survey on a sample of 321 Polish women. The results of the survey showed that women rate advertisements portraying females in an unconventional way higher than traditional advertisements. Moreover, the perception of advertisements is infl uenced by the level of both benevolent and hostile sexism. The higher the level of sexism, the more negative the evaluation of pro-women advertising becomes. This is a suggestion for advertisers that diversifying an advertising message can be an eff ective marketing strategy.