bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of ethanolic and hexane extracts of Trechispora pallescens as antioxidant
activity and anticancer potentiality against A549 cancer cell line
Authors: Bera Tanmay , Ghosh Swapan Kumar
Published: January 2025

Trechispora pallescens (Bres.) K.H. Larse comb. nov. was collected and identified by molecularly (ITS) in West Bengal, India by us in our laboratory. In this article the research aimed to elucidate the antioxidant contents and properties of ethanol (TEE) and hexane (THE) extracts of Trechispora pallescens, along with assessing their potential anti-cancerous effects on lung cancer A549 cells line. The result showed that the extraction yields were 0.57 ± 0.03% for TEE and 0.72 ± 0.05% for THE. Phenolic content was significantly higher in TEE (44.33 ± 1.10 mg GAE/g) compared to THE (29.15 ± 0.79 mg GAE/g), whereas flavonoid content was slightly higher in TEE (25.9 ± 0.42 mg QE/g) than in THE (21.7 ± 0.14 mg QE/g). TEE also exhibited higher tannin content (11.78 ± 0.47 mg TAE/g) than THE (8.94 ± 0.39 mg TAE/g). Total antioxidant contents which determine the antioxidant capacity were found to be 98.56 ± 1.41 mg AAE/g for TEE and 67.11 ± 1.57 mg AAE/g for THE. Both extracts displayed concentration-dependent DPPH radical scavenging activity, with TEE exhibiting an EC50 of 8.25 ± 0.34 mg/mL and THE showed an EC50 of 9.82 ± 0.72 mg/mL, relative to ascorbic acid (EC50 = 0.0473 ± 0.0002 mg/mL). Cellular and nuclear morphological changes were noted on A549 cell line by treatment with both TEE and THE. In MTT assays, TEE and THE showed dose-dependent inhibition of growth of A549 cells, with TEE achieving IC50 values of 1402.16 ± 128.00 µg/mL (24 h) and 1173.03 ± 45.22 µg/mL (48 h), THE achieving IC50 values of 1887.45 ± 155.00 µg/mL (24 h) and 1732.11 ± 40.23 µg/mL (48 h). Percentage of apoptosis were dose dependent manners by both extracts (TEE and THE). Leakages of LDH from A549 cells were occurred by both extracts. It was a novel work because before this work none did work on antioxidant content, activity and anticancer potentiality of this mushroom. These findings certified the both extracts of T. pallescens as valuable sources of antioxidant and anticancer agents, suggesting their relevance for pharmaceutical and functional food applications.
Investigating Semecarpus anacardium leaves extract towards augmenting growth and
haematological indices in Labeo rohita fingerlings
Authors: Gupta Akruti , Gupta Sanjay Kumar , Mishra Prashant Kumar
Published: January 2025

Semecarpus anacardium is an indigenous ethnomedicinal plant of Jharkhand, widely acclaimed for an array of pharmacological properties within the traditional system of medicine in India. The current study is aimed to valorize the therapeutic efficacy of S. anacardium leaves (SA(L)) extract via the assessment of its effect as a dietary supplement on growth performance and haematological responses of Labeo rohita (rohu) fingerlings. A 60-day feeding trial was conducted, with a total of 225 rohu fingerlings (13 ± 0.18 g), randomly distributed in five treatment groups in triplicates. Each group viz., control, T1, T2, T3 and T4 was fed with their respective diets formulated with graded levels (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2% SA(L)) respectively. The highest weight gain%, specific growth rate (SGR) and feed efficiency ratio (FER) while the lowest feed conversion ratio (p < 0.05) was recorded in the T1 group, supplemented with the lowest level of SA(L). Incorporation of 0.5% of SA(L) also significantly elevated the total erythrocytic count (TEC), total leukocytic count (TLC) and haemoglobin (Hb) content, compared to the control. Overall, the current study signifies the beneficial role of S. anacardium leaves at 0.5% inclusion level on growth and haematological indices of L. rohita
Trechispora pallescens comb. nov : a new record in India
Authors: Bera Tanmay , Ghosh Swapan Kumar
Published: January 2025

Trechispora pallescens, comb. nov. - a rarely documented mushroom in West Bengal, India and beyond was thoroughly characterized in this study by ecological, morphological, anatomical, and molecular (ITSs regions of r DNA) analyses. Ecologically mushroom was grown in soil in post monsoon season in solitary or aggregate. Spore print was white. Biochemical test exhibited KOH (4%) and H2SO4 (10%) positive. The fruit body (height: 3.0–5.5 cm) was white coralloid, flattened branched with roughed surface. Anatomy exhibited basidium [ 20.18-9.01 µm (height) × 7.10- 2.65 μm (diameter)] with sterigmata (2 in number; 1.36 to 2.56 µm in length) and basidiospore (5.65 × 4.24 µm in diameter). Hyphal system was monomitic with clump connection and ampulliform septa. Edibility was not reported. ITS1- 5.8S - ITS2 region of r DNA was amplified by PCR via fungal primers. In conclusion, the collected mushroom was identified as Trechispora pallescens, comb. nov. It is the first time recorded in India particularly in West Bengal. It is expected that in future scope of research, its nutritional and medicinal or therapeutic value against many diseases will come out
Effect of different storages on the quality of groundnut of Banda and Jhansi districts of
(U.P.) India
Authors: Rizvi Gazala , Sinha Priyanka , Singh Devendra
Published: January 2025

Improper storage of oilseeds makes them susceptible to storage fungi, which causes qualitative and quantitative deterioration of the stored oilseeds. These fungi induce numerous biochemical changes affecting the viability of the seeds. In light of this, experiments were conducted to investigate the impact of artificial infestation of storage fungi in various storage conditions on the vigour index, germination percentage, and levels of reducing sugar.
Roots invaders: Morphology and Colonization of dark septate endophytes in invasive
plants of tropical dry deciduous forest of Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Gautam Sakshi , Gupta Ithi , Mehta Rajendra , Chaurasia Bhaskar
Published: January 2025

This is the first-ever report on the occurrence of DSE in the Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest of Central India, Chhattisgarh. This study delves into the current status of root invaders (DSE) in ten invasive plants of the Tropical Forest of Central India, collected from four different study sites i.e. Belgahna Forest, Bilaspur Forest, Kota Forest and Ratanpur Forest. The present study emphasizes the association of DSE colonization in invasive plants under Tropical climatic conditions. More than 80% of roots of Senna tora was found to be colonized with the DSE, while no structure of DSE was found associated with the roots of Alternanthera sessilis in all four study sites. Different types of structures i.e. microsclerotium, hyaline hyphae, melanized hyphae, and septate mycelium were observed in the roots of all invasive plants studied except A. sessilis. The occurrence of DSE in invasive plants of Tropical Forest may be one of the major causes that helps them in growth and survival in extreme environmental climatic conditions. Isolation, identification, and inoculation of these DSE may be helpful for the development of healthy nursery stock for the plantation in extreme environments where no regular irrigation facility is available.
Occurrence of Listeria species isolated from raw vegetable samples and its distribution
Authors: Fatma Azlee , Singh Ajay Kumar , Paul Anupriya , Masih Harison
Published: January 2025

The investigation focuses on Listeria species and Listeria monocytogenes from vegetable samples that are usually associated with outbreaks of food-borne disease i.e., listeriosis. Different raw vegetables were collected viz., e.g., spinach,
carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, and coriander leaves. The ISO-11290(1) method was used for the isolation and identification of Listeria species through morphological and biochemical analysis of isolates. The overall prevalence of total Listeria species and Listeria monocytogenes were 8.5% (34/400) and 4.8% (19/400) respectively. The frequency percentage of Listeria species viz., Spinach, 13.8%; carrot and cabbage, 8.8%; cauliflower, 6.3% and 5%, coriander leaves. L. monocytogenes frequency percentage was 8.75%, spinach followed by carrot and coriander leaves, 5%; 3.75%, cabbage; and the least in cauliflower, 1.25%. The majority of Listeria species were isolated throughout the spring and winter seasons in terms of seasonal variations, carrots, and cabbage were the next most common foods to contain Listeria monocytogenes during the monsoon season after spinach and coriander leaves. From the above findings, it is concluded that spinach was found to be more prevalent for L. monocytogenes along with other positive samples which increases risks associated with the consumption of raw vegetables.
Anatomical Changes In Roots Of Cicer arietinum And Glycine max Crops In Response
To Industrial Waste Water Treatment
Authors: Meena Jyoti Kumari
Published: January 2025

Regularly growing industries and urbanization results into contamination of agricultural land. They are main sources of heavy metals which lead to one of the major constraints to crop productivity and growth. The present research is designed to evaluate the effect of industrial waste water irrigation on specialized root anatomical features, such as outer epidermis,cortical cells, endodermis and the root vascular tissue, which are often related with heavy metal tolerance in crop plants. The industrial waste water used for irrigation of crop contains various heavy metals like As, Cd, Pb, Zn, Fe and Ni. Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) concentrations in industrial waste water were higher than the permissible limits given by WHO and BIS.The high concentration of As, Cd, Pb affected the root epidermis, the cortex cells, and the xylem vessels.
Anatomical study of longitudinal sections of roots of both plants Cicer and Glycine showed thick cell wall deposition in outermost layers of roots of both plants.Quiescent center(QC) is absent in both crop plant irrigated with industrial waste water as
contrary to control plants. Lack of QC in these plants may be a defense mechanism to protect the root apical meristem from heavy metal stress conditions by retaining the viability and function of the QC cells.
Evaluation of antimicrobial and antagonistic activities of endophytic bacterial isolates of
an ethnomedicinal plant of Manipur, Shamba (Oroxylum indicum)
Authors: Devi Heikham Kajal , Thokchom Shantirani , Ningthoujam Debananda S.
Published: January 2025

In the present study, a total of 57 endophytic bacterial isolates were obtained from leaf, stem and root samples of Oroxylum indicum using Nutrient Agar (NA) and Starch Casein Nitrate Agar (SCNA). The isolates were screened for antibacterial activity against a panel of test bacterial pathogens viz. Micrococcus luteus (MTCC 106), Bacillus subtilis (MTCC 121) and Escherichia coli (MTCC 739) and also tested for antagonistic activity against fungal pathogen viz. Fusarium oxysporium (MTCC 287). Among 57 isolates, 5 isolates (OInL1, OInL6, OInL7, OInL11 and OInL14), 12 isolates (OInL12, OInL13, OInS1, OInS2, OInS13, OInS15, OInS19, OInS20, OInR8, OInR12, OInR13 and OInR15) and 10 isolates (OInL1, OInL4, OInL7, OInL12, OInS15, OInS20, OInR13, OInR15, OInR16 and OInR17) exhibited antibacterial activity against Micrococcus luteus (MTCC 106), Bacillus subtilis (MTCC 121) and Escherichia coli (MTCC 739) respectively in secondary antimicrobial screening using Kirby Bauer method. Furthermore, among 57 isolates, 9 (OInL6, OInL7, OInL11, OInL12, OInL14, OInR13, OInR15, OInR16 and OInR17) showed antagonistic activity against Fusarium oxysporium (MTCC 287).
Nutritional, antioxidant and medicinal potential of Artocarpus lacucha, an underutilized
fruit from Manipur, India
Authors: Singh Thangjam Surchandra , Singh Soibam Giri
Published: January 2025

The present study dealt with the nutritional composition, antioxidant potential, and enzyme inhibitory activities of the methanolic extract of Artocarpus lacucha fruit. The fresh fruit contained 75.5±2.45% moisture, 0.24±0.04% crude protein, 0.63±0.08% crude fat, and 1.26±0.12% ash. It also included 2.47±0.06% crude fiber, 9.48±0.52% reducing sugar, and 13.41±0.73 mg/100g vitamin C. The total phenolic and flavonoid contents were recorded as 19.6±0.6 mg GAE/g and 8.57±0.8 mg QE/g extract, respectively. The methanolic extract exhibited antioxidant activity with IC50 values of 144.0±2.94 µg/ml for the ABTS
assay and 300.1±20 µg/ml for the DPPH assay. The FRAP assay indicated a reducing power of 0.161±0.01 mM Fe Eq/g extract. Enzyme inhibitory activities were observed with IC50 values of 150±4.6 µg/ml for ACE inhibition, 1050±34.2 µg/ml for tyrosinase inhibition, and 725.4±28.2 µg/ml for xanthine oxidase inhibition, highlighting its potential for pharmaceutical applications.
Biodiversitical, Morphological and Biochemical Evaluation of Wild Herb Plants species
at different Regions of Agra (U.P.) INDIA
Authors: Gupta Khushboo , Mathur Jyoti , Tiwari Atul
Published: January 2025

Medicinal plants have been explored and used in traditional medical practices for thousands of years, dating back to prehistoric times. Plants produce many chemicals and biochemical compounds to perform many functions, including defence against herbivorous insects, vertebrates, fungi, and diseases. This diversity must be maintained for the mutual survival and survival of species. Biodiversity is disappearing due to habitat loss and destruction, overexploitation of resources, unprecedented climate change, pollution, disease, crop displacement, wildlife poaching, etc. As humans reap all the benefits of biodiversity, they must be concerned about the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms and the good health and safety of future generations. Fresh leaf samples of selected herbal (medicinal) plants were collected from four locations in the Agra region: a total of 4 samples of wild plants.
Assessment of Red-Rot Resistance in C-1 Generation of Sugarcane Genotypes in
Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Bharti Y. P. , Kumar Sanjay , Shukla V.K. , Shukla S.K.
Published: January 2025

The fungal disease red rot is caused by the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum falcatum. It is one of the most destructive diseases of vital commercial crop sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) at global level including in India. This disease adversely affects sugarcane yield and quality leading considerable economic losses. The current study aimed to assess the resistance of C-1 generation sugarcane genotypes to red rot under field conditions in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The experiment was conducted at the Genda Singh Sugarcane Breeding Research Institute, Seorahi, Kushinagar as a trial of breeding program to evaluate resistance. A spore suspension of C. falcatum (10v spores/mL) was inoculated into 5036 sugarcane genotypes using the plug method. Sixty days post inoculation, the disease severity was assessed by longitudinal splitting at the inoculation site and the genotypes were rated on an international 0-9 scale, considering factors like top condition, lesion width, nodal transgression and white spot formation. Among the evaluated genotypes, 1856 were moderately resistant, 1078 moderately susceptible, 977 susceptible, and 1042 highly susceptible. A small portion of genotypes exhibited water shoot phases. The identified moderately resistant genotypes represent a significant resource for advancing breeding programs, contributing to the development of red rot-resistant sugarcane varieties with enhanced productivity and disease management potential.
In vitro evaluation of antihyperglycemic and anti-inflammatory potential of fermented
papaya formulations
Authors: Dutt Rupali , Kushwah Lalita , Gupta Mahendra K. , Shrivastava Sadhana
Published: January 2025

The present study was undertaken to prepare a fermented papaya formulations viz, papaya leaf fermenta (PLF), ripe papaya fermenta (RPF), and unripe papaya fermenta (URPF).The aim of study was to assess in vitro anti-hyperglycemic& antiinflammatory efficacy of fermented papaya formulations against L6 myotubes and U937 cell lines. These formulations were prepared and analyzed by Gas chromatography mass spectrometry. Antihyperglycemic effects of formulations were evaluated by measuring the level of GLUT-4 in L6 myc myotubes followed by western blotting and anti-inflammatory potential. GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of 20, 5 and 7 compounds in PLF, RPF and URPF. Some of the important phytochemicals are
isocoumaran, quercetin, linolenic acid and propanoic acid. These phytochemicals are considered biologically active and have anti hyperglycemic and anti-inflammatory potential. Under in vitro conditions, treatment with all three fermented papaya formulations substantially increased the GLUT-4 level in L6 cells which was associated with increased phosphorylation of AKT (Protein kinase B) (Ser-473).The formulations also showed anti-inflammatory potential by lowering TNF-α and IL-6 level in U937 monocyte cells.Results of this study displayed that fermented papaya formulations especially unripe papaya fermenta are the rich sources of bioactive compounds that can play a significant role in reducing diabetes and inflammation.
Water Chemistry of a lacustrine environment : The Sugaon lake of East Champaran
District of Bihar, India
Authors: Priyanka Kumari , Kumari Susama , Raj Neha , Gupta Gaytri , Mishra Safal Kumar
Published: January 2025

Water of a lacustrine ecosystem is the most important element of all forms of life. It plays a vital role in determination of the structure and composition of the biotic community on the watery planet earth. Water Chemistry and visual observations revealed that the condition of Sugaon Lake has been deteriorating under anthropogenic pressures, and if proper
conservation measures are not taken, this lacustrine ecosystem is likely to further deteriorate.
Comparative account on nutritional analysis of fresh and sun-dried fish species,
Amblypharyngodon mola, Cabdio morar and Chanda nama
Authors: Kalita Karabi , Basumatari Devajit
Published: January 2025

Fishes are good sources of varied macro and micronutrients. However, being highly perishable, different post-harvest methods such as sun-drying are employed to preserve fish for a longer time. The present study has been conducted to determine
the proximate composition and mineral content of fish species namely, mblypharyngodon mola, Cabdio morar and Chanda nama in fresh and sun-dried conditions. The moisture, crude protein, crude fat, ash and carbohydrate content of the fresh and sun-dried A. mola, C. morar, and C. nama revealed significantly higher (p<0.05) moisture content in the fresh fish samples than in sun-dried samples. While, significantly higher (p<0.05) crude protein, crude fat, ash and carbohydrate contents were obtained in the sun-dried samples in comparison to the samples in fresh condition. The microbiological load of the selected sun-dried fish samples ranged from 56.33±6.51 x103 cfu/g to 75.67±4.04x103 cfu/g. The present study aims to highlight the nutritional advantages of consuming sun-dried fish thereafter safeguarding nutritional security across a greater population.
Breeding biology of painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala), in an urban water body
Authors: Bhawnani Rekha , Sharma Anil Kumar , Tripathi Anil Kumar
Published: January 2025

The Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a near-threatened (NT) species within the Ciconiidae family, inhabiting the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. This nomadic Ciconiformes waterbird breeds in shallow wetland habitats from August to December in North India. From August 2023 to January 2024, we closely examined various behavior patterns exhibited by the Painted Stork during its breeding cycle. These included nest building, courtship and mating rituals, incubation, hatching, and feeding behaviors. Our research was carried out at Mataji Pond, located in Chawandiya village, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, where we identified and observed 91 nests. These birds construct their nests on tall emergent trees, particularly Vachellia nilotica, strategically positioning them directly over or near water. This careful choice of nesting locations underscores their remarkable adaptability to their environment and ecological niche. We also analysed factors influencing breeding success, providing valuable insights for conservation efforts. By understanding their behavior and ecological preferences, we contribute to protecting this near-threatened species.
Sanitation and Hygiene Condition of Urban Slums: A Study on Slums of Lucknow City,
(U.P.) India
Authors: Maurya Dipti , Kumar Pradip , Srivastava Susmita
Published: January 2025

The number of slums has significantly increased in Lucknow over the last three decades along with the expansion of cities and towns. Rapid urbanization, caused largely by a heavy influx of migrants from rural areas, has exerted severe pressure
on urban housing and public services in Lucknow City. At the rate at which urban slums are increasing the infrastructure and basic services in Lucknow are not able to cope. Due to this circumstance as well as the impoverished economic circumstances
of the poor migrants, a considerable number of slums have been formed where severe service deficiencies have compounded and proliferated, creating dangerous environmental conditions. In the present Study Data have been collected from primary
sources, secondary sources and from focused group discussion. The study analyses the practice of sanitation and hygiene regarding water. This paper has highlighted the survey of water resource availability and quality at the source point of consumption;
problems faced in getting safe drinking water; and knowledge of hygienic latrines; awareness about health. In addition to the above, the survey maintained a specific focus on, women and the young generation. The study finds that there have been some
improvements in terms of knowledge of hygiene, due to the spread of awareness during corona.
A phytochemicals based formulation induced faster wound healing of excision wounds
in wistar rats
Authors: Kushwah Lalita , Dutt Rupali , Singh Manisha , Shrivastava Sadhana , Sharma D.K.
Published: January 2025

The present study involved development and scientific validation of wound healing potential of three phytochemicalbased formulations at different concentration in experimental rat model. Formulation-I consisted of ethanolic extracts of T. erecta,
T. procumbens, A. vera and C. longa. Formulation-II consisted of ethanolic extracts of A. indica, F. benghalensis, A. vera and C.longa. Formulation-III contained ingredients of both Formulations-I and II. The extracts were analyzed quantitatively, revealing
that T. erecta had the highest content of total phenols (41.61±0.10 mg GAE/g) and flavonoids (52.50±0.53 mg QE/g) and tannins were found in T. procumbens (59.61±0.15 mg TC/g). Wound healing functions of formulations were assessed by topical application on excision wounds made in Wistar rats. The healing process was monitored by measuring the degree of wound contraction on alternate days. The polyherbal Formulation-III (5% concentration) was found to achieve complete wound contraction (Significant p<”0.0001) on 18th day in comparison to other Formulations. The study demonstrated that the Formulation-III was found to have the most potential in achieving rapid wound healing rate.
Utilization The Utilization of Information and Communication Technology ‎in 21st Century Islamic Religious Education Learning
Authors: Hamidah  , Pahrudin Agus Pahrudin , Jatmiko Agus , Koderi Koderi
Published: January 2025

Abstrak: Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) telah mengubah pendidikan abad ke-21 secara signifikan, khususnya dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) di SMP Al Azhar 1 Bandar Lampung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran TIK dalam meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran PAI dan dampaknya terhadap pengembangan kompetensi siswa dalam menghadapi tantangan global. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif, data dikumpulkan dari guru dan siswa melalui observasi, wawancara, dan analisis dokumen. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis tematik, yang melibatkan identifikasi, pengkodean, dan interpretasi tema-tema utama yang terkait dengan pemanfaatan TIK dan dampaknya terhadap hasil pembelajaran, diikuti dengan referensi silang dengan literatur yang ada untuk memvalidasi dan menyoroti kontribusi baru. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa integrasi TIK, seperti e-learning, video interaktif, dan Learning Management Systems (LMS), telah meningkatkan keterlibatan siswa, keterampilan berpikir kritis, dan pembelajaran mandiri. TIK juga memfasilitasi metode pengajaran yang lebih efektif, memungkinkan siswa untuk lebih memahami konsep agama abstrak melalui media visual dan interaktif. Studi ini menyoroti peran penting TIK dalam meningkatkan literasi digital siswa dan pembelajaran mandiri dalam pendidikan agama. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa integrasi TIK dalam PAI tidak hanya mendukung penguasaan konten tetapi juga mempersiapkan siswa dengan keterampilan digital yang dibutuhkan di era global.
MANAJEMEN KOMUNIKASI BENCANA DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Jamalus Jamalus
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses manajemen komunikasi bencana pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Hal ini perlu diangkat untuk menjadi pembelajaran bersama dan mengingat bahwa sampai saat ini pun, wabah ini masih menghantui masyarakat dunia, terutama di Indonesia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang bersifat studi pustaka (library research) dengan menggunakan sumber data berupa buku-buku referensi dan artikel-artikel jurnal ilmiah. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa (1) pada aspek perencanaan komunikasi bencana, pelaksanaan manajemen komunikasi bencana pada masa pandemi Covid-19 tidak didahului dengan perencanaan komunikasi bencana yang matang yang terlihat dari banyak narasi dan tindakan pemimpin di Indonesia dalam menghadapi situasi pandemi Covid-19 yang pada awalnya, muncul pro dan kontra mengenai kecemasan dan tingkat kebahayaan virus Corona; (2) pada aspek pengorganisasian komunikasi bencana, walaupun dikatakan kurang cepat tanggap, pemerintah menetapkan pelbagai peraturan yang mengenai penanganan Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19); (3) pada aspek pelaksanaan komunikasi bencana, dinilai bahwa peraturan yang dikeluarkan pemerintah tidak sejalan dengan semangat reformasi birokrasi karena berpotensi overlapping antartugas pihak yang terkait; (4) pada aspek evaluasi komunikasi bencana, bisa dilakukan secara mingguan dan bulanan yang melibatkan seluruh pihak yang ada dalam tim untuk mengetahui progress kegiatan dan mengetahui kekurangan sebagai bahan dalam diperbaiki di masa depan.
Analisis Program Bantuan Raskin Terhadap Pendapatan Masyarakat Di Indonesia Menggunakan Metode Propensity Score Matching (PSM) Kasus IFLS 5
Authors: Widia Elsa , Safri Yetmi Yosi
Published: January 2025

Program Subsidi beras atau Raskin bertujuan untuk meringankan beban pengeluaran masyarakat yang tergolong miskin atau rentan pada bahan pokok kususnya beras. Namun dibeberapa penelitian sebelumnya ditemukan banyak masalah terkait distribusi dan manfaat yang ditimbulkan. Pada penelitian ini akan memastikan Kembali bagaimana pengaruh yang ditimbulkan bagi program raskin bagi pendapatan masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan model Propensity Score Matching (PSM)yang dapat membandingkan analisis antara kelompok yang mendapat intervensi (treatment) dan kelompok yang tidak mendapatkan intervensi (kontrol). Melalui data Indonesian Family Life Survey 5 (IFLS 5) penelitian ini menemukan pengaruh yang positif namun hanya terlihat pada tingkat signifikansi 10 persen.
Integration of Islamic Education And Science In Realizing A Superior Generation For Indonesia Gold 2045 in Pesantren Tebuireng
Authors: Sa'adiyah Maidatus , Azah Nur , Kumala Akhsinatul , Arini Aida , Rosyidin Muhammad Abror , Raharjo Resdianto Permata
Published: January 2025

Pesantren is known as a traditional educational institution with the yellow book. However, with all its traditionalism, pesantren have been in contact with the development of science. Thus, pesantren emerged that integrated their traditional Islamic education with science and technology, such as Pesantren Sains Tebuireng Jombok and Pondok Putri Pesantren Tebuireng Kesamben Jombang. Then, this can be linked to the role of pesantren in helping to realize the vision of Indonesia Gold 2045, welcoming 100 years of Indonesia. This research aims to document, describe, and understand how these two institutions integrate Islamic education and science to create an excellent generation toward the Golden Indonesia 2045. In addition, it is also to provide inspiration for other pesantren institutions, that the intersection of science with pesantren is not a taboo. The research approach is descriptive qualitative with an observational research method. Active and full participatory observation (total participant observation) was chosen with the aim of having the researcher as the main instrument or tool of the research, directly and fully involved in every process and activity related to the research subject.
Philosophy of Education in Western and Islamic Perspectives
Authors: Rosyidin Muhammad Abror , Haris Abd
Published: January 2025

Philosophy and philosophy of education cannot be separated; both have a very close relationship. Moreover, the philosophy of Islamic education undeniably has a connection with Western educational philosophy as an initial inspirator of the philosophical movement in Islam. This research is a qualitative study with a literature review. The data is taken from various related literatures. The focus is on (1) the relationship between Philosophy and Philosophy of Education, (2) the historical development of Western philosophy of education, (3) the historical development of Islamic philosophy of education, and (4) the comparison of Western and Islamic philosophy of education. The results are: (1) philosophy of education is defined as a normative science in the domain of education, (2) philosophy of education focuses on two normative scientific functions: formulating the foundation, goals, and understanding of the nature of humans, as well as the essence of the realm of education, (3) Western philosophy of education tends to emphasize education oriented towards progress and prioritizes logic, (4) Islamic philosophy of education emerged due to the advancement of Islam during the Abbasid golden age, (5) the similarities between Western and Islamic philosophy of education lie in nativistic, empiricist, and convergence theories, while the differences are that Western philosophy is anthropocentric and Islamic philosophy is theocentric, Western philosophy is based on human thought, Islamic philosophy is based on revelation dialogued with reason, Western philosophy focuses on knowledge, Islamic philosophy bases itself as a religion, Western philosophy considers evaluation to be done by oneself and others, while Islamic philosophy it to be done by oneself, others, and God.
Efektivitas Program Konseling Pra-Nikah dalam Mengurangi Konflik Rumah Tangga: Studi Perbandingan di Indonesia dan Malaysia
Authors: Dharmayani Dharmayani , Hendriyadi Hendriyadi , Bunyamin Mahmudin , Santoso Rudi
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas program konseling pra-nikah dalam mengurangi tingkat konflik rumah tangga dan perceraian di Indonesia dan Malaysia. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, data dikumpulkan melalui studi literatur dari jurnal, buku, dan website yang relevan, termasuk laporan dari lembaga pemerintah dan non-pemerintah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konseling pra-nikah memiliki dampak positif yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan komunikasi pasangan, mengurangi konflik, dan menurunkan tingkat perceraian di kedua negara. Di Indonesia, pasangan yang mengikuti konseling pra-nikah mengalami tingkat perceraian yang lebih rendah (2,5%) dibandingkan dengan pasangan yang tidak mengikuti konseling (15-20%). Sementara itu, di Malaysia, program ini juga menunjukkan hasil yang serupa dengan tingkat perceraian yang lebih rendah (5-8%). Selain itu, program konseling juga berkontribusi pada pengurangan kekerasan rumah tangga dan peningkatan kepuasan pernikahan di kedua negara. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi keberhasilan program termasuk kualitas konselor, keterbukaan pasangan, kesesuaian program dengan nilai budaya, serta dukungan keluarga. Perbedaan signifikan antara Indonesia dan Malaysia terletak pada struktur program, tingkat partisipasi, dan dukungan sosial yang lebih kuat di Malaysia. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa konseling pra-nikah dapat menjadi strategi efektif dalam meningkatkan kualitas pernikahan dan mengurangi konflik rumah tangga, meskipun tantangan budaya dan keterbatasan sumber daya di Indonesia masih perlu diperhatikan untuk meningkatkan efektivitas program di negara tersebut.
Torch War Tradition in Jepara District, Central Java (The Study of Living Quran Q.S. Al-Baqarah 152)
Authors: Irwansyah Muhammad , Fatah Abdul
Published: January 2025

This study aims to understand more deeply the meaning of the torch war tradition in Tegal Sambi Village, Tahunan Subdistrict, Jepara Regency in the perspective of Q.S. Al-Baqarah/2: 152. The method of study is a qualitative through a phenomenological approach, the data of this study are obtained from observations, interviews, documentation, journal articles, books, tafsir books, and similar literature to explain the history of the Torch War tradition. The results of this study found that the symbolic meaning of the torch war is closely related to gratitude for the gifts of Allah SWT, in the form of crops and the sea. The local community connects this tradition with the content of Q.S. Al-Baqarah/2: 152, which shows the harmony between cultural practices and the Qur'an. In the torch war there are several symbols, the symbol of fire is interpreted as a cleanser of negative energy. The light of the torch as a symbol of illuminating the darkness with knowledge. The hard and dry coconut fronds symbolize strength and resilience. Dry banana leaves that are flammable and produce thick smoke symbolize fertility and purity. The relevance of the torch war culture with Q.S. Al-Baqarah/2:152 is that the torch war reflects human efforts to get closer to Allah, be grateful for His blessings, and cleanse themselves of all impurities of the heart.
Kantian Criticism: Reinterpreting Epistemology for the Transformation of Sharia Economics
Authors: Munir Akhmad Sirojudin , Achmad Khudori Soleh
Published: January 2025

This study identifies the development of sharia economic epistemology, particularly in terms of the lack of integration of Western epistemological theories, especially Kantian epistemology, into the framework of sharia economics. The purpose of this study is to explore how the reinterpretation of Kantian epistemology can enrich the theory and practice of sharia economics, as well as identify the potential for methodological improvements in sharia economic research. The research method used is qualitative design with a literature study approach and conceptual analysis, which involves thematic and content analysis of relevant academic literature. The results show that the integration of Kantian epistemology can provide a new dimension in sharia economic theory by introducing a priori category and cognitive structure, as well as improving research methodologies with a more reflective and holistic approach. The application of the Kantian principle can also improve sharia economic practices in the global market and support the formation of more adaptive policies. Recommendations for further research include empirical testing of the application of Kantian epistemology in various sectors of the sharia economy, as well as the development of a policy framework based on Kantian principles to improve flexibility and responsiveness to global changes.
Vocational students’ citizenship education as a conditioned practice: School leaders’ and teachers’ perspectives of history, religious education, science studies, and social studies
Authors: Kärnebro Katarina , Ledman Kristina , Lindmark Torbjörn , Knekta Eva , Ottander Christina
Published: January 2025

Swedish vocational education and training programmes have become increasingly aligned with labour market demands and employability, with consequent risks of marginalisation of citizenship education and formation. Four subjects that have traditionally played important roles in this, history, religious education, science, and social studies, are now only taught in short courses that are minor elements of the programmes. To obtain insights into the teaching and learning conditions in these key subjects for citizenship formation in Swedish VET programmes, school leaders and teachers were interviewed. The analysis, informed by frame factory theory and Biesta’s conceptualisations of three functions of education, revealed clear differences in the school leaders’ and teachers’ views of the conditions. School leaders articulated problems related to internal frame factors, such as the teachers’ engagement and students’ attitudes to the subjects, while teachers referred to external frame factors, such as the organisation of teaching. However, when talking about the VET students and their learning, both school leaders and teachers expressed notions of the students as in need of qualification and socialisation, thereby focusing on preparation of the students for their future professional and civic roles, with little room for substantial subjectification.
Generation of Cas9 Knock-In Culex quinquefasciatus Mosquito Cells
Authors: Walsh Elizabeth , Torres Tran Zen B. , Prince Brian C. , Rückert Claudia
Published: January 2025

Background/Objectives: Culex species mosquitoes are globally distributed and transmit several pathogens that impact animal and public health, including West Nile virus, Usutu virus, and Plasmodium relictum. Despite their relevance, Culex species are less widely studied than Aedes and Anopheles mosquitoes. To expand the genetic tools used to study Culex mosquitoes, we previously developed an optimized plasmid for transient Cas9 and single-guide RNA (sgRNA) expression in Culex quinquefasciatus cells to generate gene knockouts. Here, we established a monoclonal cell line that consistently expresses Cas9 and can be used for screens to determine gene function or antiviral activity. Methods: We used this system to perform the successful gene editing of seven genes and subsequent testing for potential antiviral effects, using a simple single-guide RNA (sgRNA) transfection and subsequent virus infection. Results: We were able to show antiviral effects for the Cx. quinquefasciatus genes dicer-2, argonaute-2b, vago, piwi5, piwi6a, and cullin4a. In comparison to the RNAi-mediated gene silencing of dicer-2, argonaute-2b, and piwi5, our Cas9/sgRNA approach showed an enhanced ability to detect antiviral effects. Conclusions: We propose that this cell line offers a new tool for studying gene function in Cx. quinquefasciatus mosquitoes that avoids the use of RNAi. This short study also serves as a proof-of-concept for future gene knock-ins in these cells. Our cell line expands the molecular resources available for vector competence research and will support the design of future research strategies to reduce the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases.
Preliminary Results of Reduced Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Volumes When Analysing Low Template DNA Samples with Globalfiler™ and Yfiler™ Plus Kits
Authors: Martínez-Gómez Jesús , Laso-Izquierdo Sheila , Vera-Yánez Araceli , Fernández-Serrano José Juan , Gomes Cláudia
Published: January 2025

Background/Objectives: One of the significant challenges in forensic casework is the analysis of samples with degraded or poorly concentrated genetic material. The utilisation of the GlobalFiler™ and Yfiler Plus™ kits has unquestionably enhanced the efficacy of genetic profiling in challenging samples, facilitating the analysis of alleles that were previously undetectable with alternative kits. Therefore, the main objective of this work was to verify the efficiency of these kits in analysing forensic samples, progressively reducing the amplification volumes. To further optimise genetic profiling, it was essential not only to assess the behaviour of the alleles but also to prevent allelic loss. Methods: A series of reaction volume reduction studies were conducted, evaluating the performance of genetic profiles in both controlled samples (positive controls) and low template DNA samples (0.01 ng/µL). Results: The results demonstrate that it is effective to obtain complete genetic profiles from the amplification of optimal samples in reduced volumes of 12, 6 or 3 µL with GlobalFiler™ and Yfiler™ Plus. Conclusions: The limiting factor in obtaining complete genetic profiles is the amount of DNA available, rather than the amplification volume. Furthermore, reducing the amplification volume from DNA extracts of low template DNA samples proportionally increases the number of allelic dropouts.
Investigating the Effects of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone on Atherogenesis in Normoglycemic and Hyperglycemic Mouse Models
Authors: Venegas-Pino Daniel , D’Mello Brooke , De Leon Mark , Werstuck Geoff H.
Published: January 2025

Objective: The effect of testosterone on the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is of interest due to the higher risk of CVD in men. This study aims to examine the impact of testosterone depletion and supplementation on atherosclerosis progression in normoglycemic and hyperglycemic mouse models. Methods: Male apolipoprotein E-deficient (ApoE−/−) and hyperglycemic (insulin deficient) ApoE−/−Ins2+/Akita mice were fed a standard chow diet and were either castrated or subjected to sham operations at 5 weeks of age. At 8 and 16 weeks of age, subsets of these mice were implanted subcutaneously with a silastic tube containing either 40 µL of dihydrotestosterone (DHT, 25 mg/mL) or sesame oil as a vehicle control. Survival was monitored and all remaining mice were sacrificed at 24 weeks of age. Blood, heart, and aortic samples were collected for analysis. Metabolic parameters were evaluated, and atherosclerotic lesion volumes were measured at the aortic sinus and in en face whole aorta mounts. Results: Castration significantly promoted atherosclerosis in normoglycemic mice, with a 3.0-fold increase (p < 0.05) at the aortic sinus and a 3.5-fold increase (p < 0.05) in en face aortas. However, in hyperglycemic mice, castration attenuated atherosclerosis in en face aortas. Supplementation with exogenous DHT led to increased atherosclerosis in hyperglycemic mice and was associated with significant cardiac-related mortality in 21–24-week-old hyperglycemic mice. Conclusions: In this mouse model, while testosterone/DHT may offer cardioprotective benefits under normoglycemic conditions, it appears to exert substantial harmful effects, such as promoting atherosclerosis and increasing the risk of myocardial infarction, in hyperglycemic conditions.
Hybrid ML Algorithm for Fault Classification in Transmission Lines Using Multi-Target Ensemble Classifier with Limited Data
Authors: El Ghaly Abdallah
Published: January 2025

Fault detection and classification in transmission lines are critical for maintaining the reliability and stability of electrical power systems. Quick and accurate fault detection allows for timely intervention, minimizing equipment damage, and reducing downtime. This study addresses the challenge of effective fault classification, particularly when dealing with smaller, more practical datasets. Initially, the study examined the performance of conventional machine learning algorithms on a comprehensive dataset of 7681 samples, demonstrating high accuracy owing to the inherent symmetry of sinusoidal voltage and current signals. However, the true efficacy of these algorithms was evaluated by minimizing the dataset to 231 training samples, with the remainder being used for testing. A novel Multi-Target Ensemble Classifier was developed to improve classification accuracy. The proposed algorithm achieved an impressive overall accuracy of 0.829165, outperforming traditional methods, including the K-Nearest Neighbors Classifier, support vector classification, random forest classifier, decision tree classifier, AdaBoost classifier, gradient boosting classifier, and Gaussian NB. This research highlights the importance of efficient fault classification techniques in power systems and proposes a superior solution in the form of a multitarget ensemble classifier.
Framing Migration Through the Crisis Era 2015–2022: A Content and Semantic Network Analysis of the Greek Press
Authors: Kollias Andreas , Kountouri Fani , Kalamanti Sofia
Published: January 2025

Since the 2015 refugee crisis, when over 850,000 refugees and migrants reached European shores, migration has sparked intense political and social debates that dominate Europe’s political and media agenda. As a key entry point for refugees and migrants, Greece plays a central role in this ongoing crisis. This study examines how migration has been framed in three major Greek news outlets from 2015 to 2022. This study is groundbreaking as it goes beyond analyzing how mainstream media portray migration, migrants, and refugees. It also examines how the media frame the rhetoric and actions of far-right and right-wing populist parties in relation to migration, offering a more comprehensive and nuanced perspective. Analyzing 9840 opinion articles, it identifies two dominant frames: (a) a ‘political threat’ frame, reflecting concerns over the rise of the far-right in Europe driven by anti-migration rhetoric, and (b) a dual ‘security-humanitarianism’ frame, highlighting tensions between security needs and the imperative to uphold the human rights of refugees and immigrants, reflecting broader societal anxieties. The existence of a political threat frame and a dual-identity frame leads to question the prior conceptualization of security threats and strictly segregated frames in prior literature regarding established framing practices on migration.
A Driver Behavior Detection Model for Human-Machine Co-Driving Systems Based on an Improved Swin Transformer
Authors: Cui Junhua , Chen Yunxing , Wu Zhao , Wu Huawei , Wu Wanghao
Published: January 2025

Human-machine co-driving is an important stage in the development of automatic driving, and accurate recognition of driver behavior is the basis for realizing human-machine co-driving. However, traditional detection methods exhibit limitations in driver behavior detection, including low accuracy and slow processing efficiency. Aiming at these challenges, this paper proposes a driver behavior detection method that improves the Swin transformer model. First, the efficient channel attention (ECA) module is added after the self-attention mechanism of the Swin transformer model so that the channel features can be dynamically adjusted according to their importance, thus enhancing the model’s attention to the important channel features. Then, the image preprocessing of the public State Farm dataset and expansion of the original image dataset is carried out. Then, the parameters of the model are tuned. Finally, through the comparison test with other models, an ablation test is performed to verify the performance of the proposed model. The results show that the proposed model algorithm has a better performance in 10 classifications of driver behavior detection, with an accuracy of 99.42%, which is improved by 3.8% and 1.68% compared to Vgg16 and MobileNetV2, respectively. It can provide a theoretical reference for the development of an intelligent automobile human-machine co-driving system.