bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers: Analysis for Content of Ethanol and Contaminants
Authors: Ogah Celina O. , Owolabi Mbang A. , Ezugwu Kenechi S.
Published: November 2024

Background: Alcohol-Based hand sanitizers (ABHS) are used as hand hygiene products because of the broad-spectrum activity of ethanol (and some other alcohols) against pathogenic microorganisms. They are eﬀective in curbing the spread of infectious diseases such as Covid-19 and other viral, bacterial and fungi infections but the ethanol concentration has to be within a speciﬁed range. Some ABHS may contain toxic contaminants and the most prevalent ones are methanol and acetaldehyde. There is therefore a need for routine testing of the products for the content of ethanol and contaminants to ensure eﬀectiveness and safety.
Methods: Thirteen samples of commonly available ethanol-based hand sanitizers were sourced randomly for shops and supermarkets in the Lagos metropolis of Lagos State, Nigeria. The samples were analysed for the content of ethanol, methanol and acetaldehyde using gas chromatography coupled with ﬂame ionization detector (GC-FID). Values obtained were compared with label claims of the manufacturers for ethanol and with regulatory limits for the contaminants.
Results: The study reveals that 69% of the samples were within the WHO recommended range of 60- 95 % v/v of ethanol concentration. Ethanol content was not stated on the labels of two of the samples and seven samples did not have NAFDAC numbers on their labels. One of the samples was contaminated with methanol and the concentration was above regulatory limits. Acetaldehyde was not found in any of the samples.
Conclusion: Some of the alcohol-based hand sanitizers in Lagos market are sub-standard, containing ethanol in concentrations below recommended range. There is also a potential toxicity risk posed by a small percentage that contains contaminants like methanol. This indicates a need for more regulatory control of the production, distribution and sale of sanitizer products for eﬀectiveness and public safety.
Evaluation of a volunteered herbal recipe employed for the treatment of Uterine leiomyoma (Fibroid) in South-West Nigeria
Authors: Taiwo Bamigboye J , Adeyemi Oluwole I , Odukoya Samson O A , Bamigboye-Taiwo Olukemi T. , Obagunle Faith O , Animasahun Tanwa
Published: November 2024

Background: Uterine ﬁbroids, locally known as 'oyun iju' (false pregnancy in Yoruba dialect) are the most prevalent gynecologic tumors aﬀecting 20 to 40 % of women of childbearing age. It is associated with high morbidity rates, high risk of adverse obstetric outcomes and a reduction in a woman's quality of life. However, there are few treatment options that are eﬀective and which preserve the integrity of the uterus and fertility in aﬀected women.
Aim of the study: This study investigated the safety and eﬃcacy of a volunteered herbal recipe, 'CKNS' containing four Nigerian medicinal plants, used to manage uterine ﬁbroid locally.
Materials and Methods: The crude extract of the recipe was prepared and its toxicity assessment was carried out using the method described by Lorke. Fibrosis was induced in rats with intramuscular administration of 200 µg of estradiol benzoate for 8 weeks. The rats were treated every 48 hours with diﬀerent doses of extract, fermented corn water, or goserelin for 2 weeks, after which they were sacriﬁced following anesthesia with diethyl ether. Cardiac puncture was carried out to collect blood into sample tubes. Hematological and biochemical evaluations were carried out on the samples. Histological examination of the cross sections of the uteri of the studied animal was carried out. Data were analyzed using Graphpad Prism version 5.0 for Windows (Graphpad software, San Diego,California, USA).
Results: The acute toxicity test showed no death of animal occurred up to 5000 mg/Kg body weight dose. Histological examination conﬁrmed induction of ﬁbroid. Hematological and biochemical values of the studied animals were within normal range for rats, while the cross section of the uteri of the treatment group that received 1000 mg/kg body weight of the extract had normal mucosa, muscularis and adventitia, compared with the control group.
Conclusion: The recipe was found to be safe and to eﬀectively reverse the induced ﬁbrosis in rat uterus.
Bioactivity of the ethanol extracts of Flabellaria paniculata, Rhapiostylis beninensis roots and Khaya ivorensis Bark Against Multidrug-Resistance Bacteria
Authors: Stephen Chabula M. , Igbokwe Nwamaka H. , Idowu Abel O. , Ezeobiora Chijioke E.
Published: November 2024

Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a global health problem that has led to the loss of eﬀectiveness of many antimicrobial drugs, thus necessitating the continuous search for alternatives, especially from natural sources. Flabellaria paniculata, Rhapiostylis beninensis, and Khaya ivorensis are plants that have been used in traditional medicine to treat microbial infections, but documentedevaluations of their eﬀectiveness in scientiﬁc literature are few
Methods: The roots of Flabellaria paniculata, Rhapiostyl beninensis, and bark of Khaya ivorensis were extracted by cold maceration method in 70% ethanol. The extracts were analyzed for their phytochemical content. Clinically isolated bacteria were screened for their multidrug resistance status. The antimicrobial activity of the individual plant extracts against clinical multidrug resistance (MDR) bacterial isolates consisting of Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia and Escherichia coli strainswas evaluated by the agar-well diﬀusion technique on Mueller Hinton agar. The solid dilution method was used to assess the MIC and MBC of susceptible strains.
Results: The phytochemical screening showed that the three plant extracts contain terpenoids, steroids, and saponins in similar quantities, while ﬂavonoids were more abundant in K. ivorensis (109mg/100g), F. paniculata (52mg/100g), and R. beninensis (38mg/100g) respectively. Eleven, ten, and two of the MDR strains of bacteria tested were susceptible to the inhibitory activity of theindividual extracts of K. ivorensis, F. paniculata, and R. beninensis respectively in a concentration- dependent manner. The range of MIC for K. ivorensis (1.56-12.5 mg/mL) was lower than for F. paniculata (6.25-50 mg/mL) and R. beninensis (12.5-50 mg/mL).
Conclusion: The ethanol extracts of the studied plants showed antimicrobial activity against testedMDR bacterial strains, providing  evidence to justify their traditional use, and demonstrating their potential in treating bacterial infections and as a future source for newer chemotherapeutic agents.
The History and Future of Pharmacy
Authors: Baale Lere
Published: November 2024

Introduction
The history of pharmacy, one of the oldest professions, is a rich tapestry of science, art, and human care, deeply intertwined with advancing medicine and public health. From its origins in ancient civilisations to its present role in global healthcare, pharmacy has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of society. Today, as we celebrate World Pharmacists Day on September 25, 2024, it is an opportune moment to reﬂect on the journey of pharmacy from the time of Imhotep, the ﬁrst known pharmacist, and look ahead to the bright future of the profession in a rapidly advancing world.
A INFLUÊNCIA DA PROPAGANDA NO CONSUMO ALIMENTAR INFANTIL
Authors: Ramalho Anayã Gonçalves , Lisboa Cinthia Soares
Published: November 2024

A análise bibliográfica ressalta a importância de unir estratégias de marketing e nutrição para promover hábitos alimentares saudáveis e fornecer informações precisas aos consumidores sobre os alimentos. Ao alinhar essas duas áreas, os profissionais podem incentivar as pessoas a fazerem escolhas alimentares mais conscientes e benéficas para a saúde. A convergência entre marketing e nutrição abrange uma variedade de aspectos, como tendências de consumo, desenvolvimento de produtos e serviços, campanhas de prevenção de doenças e sustentabilidade. Além disso, a produção de conteúdo em mídias está se expandindo, demandando que os nutricionistas acompanhem essa tendência e forneçam informações confiáveis aos leitores. Essa integração não apenas permite a inovação de métodos de Educação Alimentar e Nutricional, mas também aprimora a gestão de serviços de alimentação e amplia as oportunidades de atuação profissional para os nutricionistas em diferentes setores, como indústrias de alimentos, restaurantes comerciais e supermercados. Apesar do grande potencial, essa intersecção ainda é pouco explorada, representando um campo promissor para futuras pesquisas.
ABORDAGENS DE TRIAGEM E PRIORIDADES DE ATENDIMENTO EM PACIENTES COM DOR TORÁCICA NA EMERGÊNCIA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Vitali Felipe Ozório , Dimer Gabriela Hellinger , Avila Vitor Drumond de , Pereira Deborah Kayanne Souza , Cardoso José Fernandes da Silva , Dal-Bó Carolina Marques de Avellar , Ghendov Samanta Garzaro , Martínez Gustavo Antonio , Patrick Layon Cézar , Lima Leonardo Assunção
Published: November 2024

A dor torácica é uma das principais causas de atendimento nas unidades de emergência e representa um desafio significativo para os profissionais de saúde devido à sua diversidade etiológica, que inclui condições benignas e potencialmente fatais, como a síndrome coronariana aguda. A triagem e a priorização de pacientes com dor torácica são essenciais para otimizar o fluxo de atendimento, reduzir o tempo de espera e melhorar os desfechos clínicos. Esta revisão integrativa tem como objetivo analisar e sintetizar as abordagens de triagem e os sistemas de priorização utilizados no atendimento de pacientes com dor torácica nas emergências. Foram incluídos estudos que discutem protocolos de triagem como o Emergency Severity Index (ESI) e o Manchester Triage System (MTS), além do uso de biomarcadores e escalas clínicas, como o HEART score, para a estratificação de risco. Os resultados indicam que a combinação de avaliação clínica inicial, testes laboratoriais e ferramentas de estratificação de risco tem mostrado eficácia na identificação precoce de pacientes com risco elevado de eventos adversos, permitindo uma priorização mais eficiente e uma redução na mortalidade e morbidade associada. No entanto, a implementação e a adesão a esses protocolos ainda enfrentam desafios, especialmente em ambientes com alta demanda e recursos limitados.
SEGURANÇA PÚBLICA E A EFICÁCIA DA INTERVENÇÃO DA POLÍCIA MILITAR NAS FAVELAS
Authors: Almeida Charles da Silva
Published: November 2024

A eficácia das intervenções da polícia militar pode ser avaliada por meio de várias métricas, incluindo estatísticas de taxas de criminalidade, percepções de segurança da comunidade e estudos de caso de operações específicas.  Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o contexto histórico da intervenção da polícia militar nas favelas do Brasil, avaliar sua eficácia na melhoria da segurança pública e explorar as críticas e os desafios associados a essas estratégias para fornecer uma compreensão diferenciada dessa questão multifacetada. A metodologia utilizada para atingir aos objetivos propostos foi a pesquisa bibliográfica, que buscou subsídios em livros e artigos científicos. Conclui-se avaliar a eficácia dessas intervenções requer uma compreensão diferenciada das realidades socioeconômicas enfrentadas pelos moradores das favelas, bem como um reconhecimento das limitações do policiamento militarizado. As críticas em torno das estratégias da polícia militar destacam a necessidade urgente de abordagens alternativas que enfatizem o engajamento da comunidade, o desenvolvimento social e o respeito aos direitos humanos.
O IMPACTO DA FRAGMENTAÇÃO POLÍTICA NA GLOBALIZAÇÃO ECONÔMICA: O CASO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Marques- Silva MariaSol , Azevedo Paulo José de , Rocha Thomaz Novais
Published: November 2024

A globalização é um fenômeno complexo, multifacetado e que possui consequências para países, organizações e pessoas. Este artigo buscou compreender como a crescente fragmentação política internacional das últimas décadas tem afetado as dinâmicas na globalização econômica, nos fluxos de investimento e nos acordos entre países, através do estudo de caso do Brasil. A partir de uma abordagem não positivista, os dados levantados e analisados neste estudo, evidenciam que as mudanças observadas no cenário internacional, em particular o crescimento do comércio internacional, a aceleração da globalização e a fragmentação política, tiveram reflexos nas relações internacionais do Brasil. Notadamente, é claro o aumento da importância relativa da China como investidor e parceiro comercial do Brasil frente à diminuição da participação das economias desenvolvidas da União Europeia e Estados Unidos. Este estudo abre espaço para futuras pesquisas tanto qualitativas, no tocante à investigação das dinâmicas de funcionamento da fragmentação política, quanto quantitativas, com objetivo de testar relações de causalidade e variância entre a fragmentação política e seus impactos.
SÍNDROME DE BURNOUT: A RESPONSABILIDADE CIVIL DO EMPREGADOR
Authors: Costa Nara Márdilla Silva , Andrade Natália Freire de , Pinto Emanuel Vieira
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo aborda sobre a síndrome de Burnout, relatando a responsabilidade civil do empregador sob a óptica do ordenamento jurídico brasileiro. A priori, tem o propósito de problematizar a questão: Quais as consequências da Síndrome de burnout no âmbito do Direito do Trabalho? Baseado nesse problema, o objetivo geral se concentra na análise das principais consequências da síndrome de Burnout no âmbito do direito do trabalho. Posteriormente os objetivos específicos, é abordar a evolução histórica da Síndrome de Burnout e a inserção como doença de trabalho, mencionar as consequências da síndrome da Burnout e identificar as formas de reparação civil com amparo constitucional e infraconstitucional. A metodologia utilizada neste trabalho foi a pesquisa bibliográfica, com análise de livros, teses, dissertações, sites jurídicos e artigos, que foram qualitativamente abordados, e delimitados ao local de estudo no âmbito nacional, doutrinas no âmbito do direito do trabalho e na responsabilização civil delimitados no âmbito trabalhista. O presente estudo tem por finalidade reconhecer a responsabilização do empregador diante do excesso de trabalho dos seus empregados, analisando a legislação pertinente, os direitos dos trabalhadores e as consequências legais para práticas abusivas. O objetivo é destacar a importância de um ambiente de trabalho saudável e propor medidas para prevenir a sobrecarga, garantindo o bem-estar dos empregados.
Illustrating qualitative research findings: the reflexive and epistemic potential of experimental visualization
Authors: Bauer Lea , Sippel Sarah Ruth
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Many social processes are characterized by multi-layered spatiotemporal dynamics. These dynamics cannot be visualized in the traditional cartographic way of locating social realities within the Cartesian coordinate system. Drawing on the insights from critical cartography and the debates on diagrammatic reasoning in the arts, this article discusses different ways of visualizing qualitative research. In qualitative research, there has been reluctance to engage in visualization practices. While visualizations provide evidence for research and serve as visual proof, they also reify social relations, naturalize certain perspectives on research objects, and thereby establish and legitimize specific ways of interpreting field data. Despite this important critique, visualizations can also serve as epistemic instruments that help us to think about, illustrate, represent, and assert research findings in different ways. Understanding visualizations as epistemic instruments allows us to shift our focus from visualizing as a technique of representation to visualizing as a research technique and a medium to reflect on and articulate ambiguous and nuanced field experience. Drawing on our auto-ethnographically documented experimental visualization practices, we suggest that visualization should be considered more systematically as a method that bears self-reflexive and epistemic potential within qualitative research processes. Visualizations can inspire and complement qualitative research processes in three ways. First, depicting research results in graphic formats, such as diagrams, forces us to think about qualitative research in more-abstract terms and requires us to formulate arguments in more-straightforward ways. Second, visualization practices challenge us to reflexively question and re-engage with our findings and to revisit pre-formulated interpretations and representations from a visual perspective. Third, by offering a different perspective, visual representations inspire further insights and allow for a multidimensional creative and self-reflexive (re-)engagement with qualitative data.
Genetic Variation in Cervical Invasive and Preinvasive Cancer
Authors:   , Shu Danhua
Published: November 2024

This is a comprehensive genetic study of cervical cancer with the largest sample size to date on European majority populations. It employed both genome-wide association study (GWAS) and post-GWAS methods, identified associated genetic loci, pinpointed potential gene targets and provides innovate insights into the role of Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) in this disease via interaction with high-risk Human Papilloma Viruses (HPV). The result reinforced previously identified genetic associations and uncovered novel ones, offering significant insights into the genetic variants of this disease, involving pathological and physiological activities.
"Life without God and against God": Joseph Ratzinger on Christianity and the (Secularized) World
Authors: Kaucha Krzysztof
Published: November 2024

Despite all the efforts of responsible Christians to withstand secularization, the process as shown by various parameters appears to be unstoppable. Joseph Ratzinger developed a much-desired comprehensive, theological understanding of secularization. His theology of the world and his vision of the modern times is presented here succinctly at the time that the Western world seems to dispense with God and even live against Him. First, the article recalls Ratzinger’s 1965 text on the meanings of the term “world.” Any serious thought about the world should first deal with the question of how it is conceptualized. Ratzinger responded by presenting the Christian understanding of the worl+d and confronted it with various philosophical positions and scientific visions. He demonstrated the superiority of Christianity as having the exclusivity of possessing “good news” for humankind. Further, this article offers a comparison of the Christian and increasingly secularized worlds. While denouncing the project of building a secular world (the modern Tower of Babel) and challenging the tenets of the advocates of secularization, Ratzinger also enumerated elements uniting the global community. Finally, the article quotes an important text by Ratzinger brought back to the public attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, in which he juxtaposed two main mechanisms propelling human history: the development of a world without God and the operation of the providential “hand of God.” The clash of the belief in God with that of a life without God started at the dawn of history and will continue to the end of time. Ratzinger’s understanding of the world and secularization is realistic, intellectually principled, and very often dramatic, but concurrently full of Christian hope and optimism. His theology rebuts and reverses the common understanding of the terms “liberal” and “conservative.”
The Development vs. Environment Debate.
Authors:   Village- Sabuan , Post- Sabua, Distt- Ghazipur, India., Singh Surendra
Published: November 2024

The tension between economic development and
environmental conservation is not unique to India, but
the scale of projects undertaken in the country has drawn
significant attention. India, one of the fastest-growing
economies, requires improved infrastructure, energy
projects, and urban expansions to meet the demands of its
population and global market competitiveness. However,
this rapid growth has placed immense pressure on natural
ecosystems, particularly forests.
Liberals and the state in Italy: Giovanni Giolitti’s liberal reformism and its critics
Authors: Melnik Denis
Published: November 2024

The article examines the strategy of liberal reformism in Italy in the late 19th – early 20th centuries and its critique by representatives of economic liberalism (“pure” liberals). The clash of two visions of liberal policy reflected the complication of the transformation of liberalism in response to expansion of state interference and the emergence of the mass politics.
The peculiarities of the transformation of liberalism in Italy during the period were caused by the nature of the challenges. The country faced the tasks of state-building after the unification, bridging the development gap between the north and the south, carrying out industrialization. Protectionist and dirigiste policies were the responses to this. The challenges were further intensified with Italy’s entry into the First World War and the post-war social and political teurmoil that lead to the establishment of the Mussolini regime.At the same time, Italy had a lasting tradition of liberal economic thought, and Italian liberals comprised a prominent and influential school of economic thought. State interference could not but cause their repudiation. However, their close involvement into the country’s elite made them to modify the postulates of classical economic liberalism of the mid-19th century to be able to deliver feasible policy proposals.
This article focuses on the political program of the outstanding Italian politician Giovanni Giolitti. It became one of the routes of transforming classical liberalism of the mid-19th century.
Following the introduction, the second section of the article examines the position of liberal ideology in Italy in the context of the problems that arose in the context of industrialization of a backward and divided economy. Giolitti’s liberal reformism became a strategy for a pragmatic response to emerging challenges. The main features of this strategy and its criticism by ‘pure’ liberals are examined in the third section of the article. Brief conclusions are presented in the conclusion.
Feldman M. Secret Meeting in the Central Committee of the CPSU (b) on June 22-23, 1931 ‒ Search the New Economic Course
Authors: Feldman Mikhail
Published: November 2024

The article examines one of the most important turning events of the early 1930s - a meeting of business executives of the Supreme Economic Council and the People's Commissariat of Supply in the Central Committee of the CPSU (b) on the exchange of views between the heads of economic associations of the Supreme Economic Council and the People's Commissariat (June 22-23, 1931). The semantic load of the Meeting of business Executives was associated with a high degree of secrecy of the event itself. The materials of the Meeting were not published: in June 1931, the main newspaper of the country ‒ the press organ of the CPSU (b), the newspaper Pravda, or any other newspapers did not report on it. The veil of complete, long-term secrecy over the Meeting was explained by the fact that the picture of the state of the economy presented in the speeches of managers destroyed propaganda cliches about the course of the First Five-year Plan. It was equally important that the materials of the Meeting confirmed the correctness of the arguments of business executives; the correctness of the course on compliance with rational principles of economic regulation. To a certain extent, it was a return to the experience of the NEP, to the experience of working out the initial versions of the First Five-year Plan. It was from the Meeting on June 22-23, 1931, that the real beginning of the period of a more rational socio-economic course, called the "mini-reform", should be counted, whereas the results of the Plenum of the Central Committee and the Central Committee of the CPSU (b) in December and the First All‒Union Conference of Workers of Socialist Industry were only prerequisites for this.
Folk Economics and Democratic Backsliding Phenomenon
Authors: Tambovtsev Vitaly
Published: November 2024

The article analyzes the influence of the so-called folk economics, which is quite widespread among non-specialists, on the electoral processes that have been taking place in recent years in a number of democratic countries, often interpreted as a democratic backsliding. For this purpose, the concept of folk economics, its content, causes and sources of origin, as well as factors of its stability over time are considered. It is shown that the corresponding beliefs consist in understanding the economy as a zero-sum game. On this basis, an overview of the studies of those political consequences generated by folk economics is given. The political process interpreted as the democratic backsliding is characterized, and it is shown that the factor of the presence of folk economics beliefs among the population of various countries is one of the reasons for the emergence of the democratic backsliding process. On this basis, it is concluded that effective measures to overcome the democratic backsliding must also include actions to ensure the retreat of the convictions of the folk economics beliefs.
Selective Territorial Diffusion of Technologies Taking into Account the Scale Effect
Authors: Balatsky Evgeny , Ekimova Nataly
Published: November 2024

The article proposes a procedure of investment allocation between regions based on the assessment of their production achievements. For this purpose, the return on investment and economies of scale are taken into account, which creates the basis for the construction of technological and investment matrices for the subsequent identification of the most promising regional-sectoral clusters. The procedure is tested on the example of agriculture for all subjects of the Russian Federation. The proposed scheme of selecting investment flows for different needs - expansion of production, research and development, borrowing and introduction of new technologies - in different regions opposes the traditional Russian practice of equalizing regional inequality. Instead of subsidizing lagging regions, it is proposed to stimulate the development of leading regions with subsequent transfer of their progressive experience to other territories. In this case, each region has its own mission in terms of innovation economy - some of them play the role of advanced production clusters that provide technological breakthroughs, while others adopt the best practices and thus improve the quality of the country's economic space. We discuss the procedure of interregional diffusion of advanced forms of production, taking into account sub-sectors and individual areas of production specialization.
The Impact of Mobile Phone Use on Students Learning Independence in Elementary Schools
Authors: Salsabila Nila Felasofia , Handoyo Eko , Tri Atmaja Hamdan
Published: November 2024

The world is entering the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 where every aspect of daily life requires technology in activities. This has an impact on elementary school students increasingly using cellphones which if left alone without supervision, this will make students addicted to using cellphones to the point of forgetting their obligations as students, namely studying. The UN is proposing the fourth sustainable development program (SDG-4), which focuses on improving the quality of education by utilizing technology. One of the most valuable provisions in facing global competition is the character of student independence. The purpose of this study is to determine how the use of cellphones impacts the independence of learning of students in elementary schools, especially the case study of SD Hj. Isriati Baiturrahman 1 in Semarang.
This research is a type of qualitative research. Observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews are the data collection methods used. Data validity techniques use credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability tests, and data analysis techniques use condensation, presentation, and drawing conclusions.
The results of the study showed that mobile phones at school are used for studying and completing assignments. At home, mobile phones are used more for entertainment and playing games, but are still used for studying and completing assignments, although the duration is shorter. Families are responsible for accompanying mobile phone use by controlling, providing guidance, and encouraging students to study. Schools are also responsible for supporting mobile phone use by acting as facilitators, motivators, companions, and controllers. The use of mobile phones helps students become more independent in learning. This allows students to be responsible for the tasks given, search for and select the information they need, and have a mobile phone that makes it easier for them to do their assignments.
The results of the study showed that the use of mobile phones helps students become more independent in learning. If students can use their mobile phones to help them learn, their learning independence will increase not only when doing assignments, but also by using their own mobile phones to increase their knowledge.

Keywords: Mobile Phone Usage, Student Learning Independence
Development of Ethnoscience-Laden IPA Teaching Materials on Material on the Form of Substances and Their Changes to Improve Science Literacy Skills of Elementary School Students
Authors: Jumanto Lukman , . Fakhruddin , . Harianingsih
Published: November 2024

Based on the problems that occur at SDN Pangkah 07, Pangkah sub-district, Tegal district, through observations and interviews, it was revealed that the learning resources used to implement the Merdeka Curriculum are still limited. The teaching materials currently used are LKS which have not been able to improve students' scientific literacy. This causes it to be less in accordance with the characteristics of the material studied with students. So that students find it difficult to understand the material. Based on these problems, it is necessary to develop teaching materials that are packaged into ethnoscientific teaching materials.
This research is a Research and Development (R&D) research using development procedures with the research model from (Thiagarajan, Semmel & Semmel, 1974) using the stages of 4D development research consisting of 4 stages namely Define, Design, Development and Dissemination.
The results of this study indicate that ethnoscience-laden science teaching materials on the material of the form of substances and their changes to improve students' science literacy in elementary schools were successfully developed with average results on material experts 0.91 categorised as very valid, language experts 0.92 very valid and media experts 0.94 very valid. Effectiveness obtained 80% of the effective category is used. The practicality of the results of the teacher response questionnaire averaged 100% very practical from three aspects and the results of the student questionnaire averaged 90% very practical.
So it can be concluded based on the data obtained, the characteristics of ethnoscience-loaded teaching materials are: a) in the form of printed teaching materials and links; b) ethnoscience-loaded teaching materials that take local wisdom. The ethnoscience teaching materials produced are in the very valid category, which is obtained from the assessment of validators or experts. The ethnoscience-loaded teaching materials produced with the n-gain value of the effective category, also obtained the results of teacher and student responses in the very practical category. Suggestions from the author of ethnoscience-loaded teaching materials need to be developed again on other science materials and aspects of science literacy attitudes and ethnoscience-loaded teaching materials that have been developed can be used as a reference by other researchers in carrying out similar research

Keywords: Social Sciences teaching materials, Ethnoscience, Scientific Literacy
Agropolitan Development Strategy Based Food Crops and Fisheries in Banjar Regency South Kalimatan Province
Authors: Mahyudi Fitri , . Husinsyah , Hasiani Yarna
Published: November 2024

The agricultural and fisheries sector's role in increasing food supplies can also increase income through export activities. The development of metropolitan areas is expected to increase development based on agriculture and fisheries, where the contribution of the agricultural and fisheries sectors to GRDP is relatively small. The purpose of this study is to analyze the superior commodities of food crops and fisheries in the context of developing agropolitan areas, selecting agropolitan development areas through the availability of facilities and infrastructure in production center areas, and formulating agropolitan area development strategies. The research results show that rice and tilapia are superior commodities to be developed in agropolitan implementation in Banjar Regency. This can be seen from the LQ value obtained for rice and tilapia commodities which are greater than one, while corn and catfish have great potential to be developed and soybean commodities still do not have the potential to be developed or are not yet a basis where the value for these commodities is less than one. Banjar Regency has greater potential to be developed as a growth center or service center in the development of agropolitan areas in Banjar Regency because it has a more complete type and number of supporting facilities, and has competitive advantages to compete to become a new agropolitan area in South Kalimantan Province. The strategy for developing agropolitan areas in this research is to build agricultural and fisheries facilities and infrastructure (sub-terminal agribusiness) and strengthen capital institutions.

Keywords: Agropolitan, Superior Commodities, Regional Development
Opportunities, Obstacles, and Solutions for Kolosua Craftswomen’s Weaving Skills in Morobea Village, Konawe Kepulauan Regency
Authors: Larisu, La Aso Zulfiah , Sifatu Wa Ode , . Jopang
Published: November 2024

As one of villages in Konawe Kepulauan Regency, Morobea Village becomes a land where kolosua grass grows which is usually woven into mats by local community. Observations in 2010 found a female kolosua weaving craftswoman living in Tekonea Village; she had high skills at weaving various forms of craft objects. However, in 2023, she died and brought her skills with her with no craftswomen having similar level of skill. The study aimed to uncover and analyze female craftswomen who used kolosua as their raw weaving materials. The research method used ethnographical inquiry involving five ordinary informants and one key informant who were selected purposively. Data was collected by in-depth interview techniques, participant observation, and documentation and to check the validity of the information, triangulation techniques were employed; analysis was done by qualitative description. The results show that, in case of opportunities, the location where the kolosua grows is quite strategic and representative because the climate is not so dry and not so wet that the kolosua can grow well. In case of obstacles the community, especially the younger generation, are not interested and do not know the benefits of the kolosua clump. The solution is that there needs to be a policy created by village government to determine a location for planting kolosua, providing counseling, training, and ongoing assistance so that the community, especially young women, are interested and willing to develop kolosua weaving skills into products that are economically valuable in national and global markets.

Keywords: women's skills, marketing of kolosua weaving, kolosua weavers
TEMPERATURE AND CRACK PATH DEVIATION EFFECTS ON FATIGUE CRACK GROWTH OF A NONCRYSTALLIZING RUBBER
Authors: Chen Pengshu , Li Ziran , Wu Ziheng , Shi Zicheng , Wang Yang
Published: November 2024

This study presents an investigation of the displacement-driven fatigue behavior of a noncrystallizing rubber under various temperature conditions. Surprisingly, fatigue crack growth (FCG) experiments revealed an unexpected decrease in FCG rate and significant crack path deviations at higher temperatures. To explore this phenomenon, tear fracture experiments were conducted at various temperatures. Experimental observations revealed a notable decrease in fracture resistance at elevated temperatures. Subsequently, finite element methods were used to simulate the impact of crack path deviation on rubber fatigue, revealing that it reduces the tearing energy at the crack tip. Our investigation focused on the interaction between temperature and crack path deviation and its influence on rubber fatigue, with an emphasis on the critical role of crack path deviations at elevated temperatures in prolonging FCG.
Pharmaceutical Residues in the Environment: A Review
Authors: Kumari Raj , Mittal Abhilasha , Sharma Meenakshi
Published: November 2024

Pharmaceuticals constitute a newly recognized class of environmental poisons because of their biological activity, pseudo-persistence, and extensive use in both human and animal health. Pharmaceuticals have the potential to be toxic even at low persistence rates; these qualities, among others are what cause bioaccumulation and negative effects in both aquatic and terrestrial settings. Human pharmaceutical pollution is typically caused by trash from hospitals, homes, cities, and industries. The lack of adequately sensitive and accurate analytical techniques for detecting distinct medicines present in trace levels in the complicated matrices is a significant constraint of such investigations.
Implementation of projects for using RDF as a tool for increasing energy and resource efficiency of enterprises
Authors: Liubarskaia Maria , Ghosh Sadhan Kumar , Klunko Natalia , Melnikov Vladislav
Published: November 2024

Increased attention to energy and resource efficiency at the country, regional and corporate levels brings to the forefront the issues of using alternative energy sources. In this regard, the attention of scientists and practitioners has turned to solid waste as potential sources of
material and energy value, in particular to those components that have low potential to be reused or recycled, but can become a source of alternative fuel. On the other hand, the unused portions of solid waste are threat to the environment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the process
of the industrial energy supply chain including the RDF as a part of transition to circular economy. Traditionally, RDF has been used in the cement industry, but, as recent studies show, the transition to alternative fuels brings benefits to enterprises in other industries, as well as to the
territories at which they are located. A large array of articles on the use of RDF in various countries and in various industries were studied. To obtain primary data, a pool of experts was formed and their opinions were collected and processed regarding the impact of RDF usage projects on
various aspects of enterprise activities. The results show predetermined conditions for implementation of projects for the production and use of RDF. The scientific novelty of the article lies in justification of factors allowing increasing economic, financial, scientific and technological,
marketing, social, resource and environmental efficiency of enterprises by including RDF in their energy supply chains.
Production and analysis of ethyl and butyl ethers from fatcontaining waste of the food and pulp and paper industries
Authors: Smirnova Tatiana S. , Ghosh Sadhan Kumar , Meshheryakov Stanislav V. , Alekseev Aleksandr A.
Published: November 2024

In the conditions of natural resources depletion, and Climate changes caused by the greenhouse effect, world community is focused on exploring new raw materials, secondary raw materials, including waste that can be usefully used. Fat-containing waste generated in the food, pulp and
paper, leather and other industries, catering facilities have significant potential in this field. Analysis of official statistics on the fat-containing waste management in the Russian Federation shows that about 22% of such waste is disposed in landfills and is irretrievably lost as raw materials.
And those fat-containing wastes that are utilized are used in the production of low-profit products. At the same time, fatcontaining waste can be used to receive products that fully replace analogs produced from petrochemical and chemical raw materials. In the total mass of fat-containing
waste, a significant part is made up of products with a high content of free fatty acids, which serve as raw materials for receiving a wide range of useful products. Therefore, research in this way is relevant and promising. In this study, ethyl and butyl ethers were received from waste from
the food and pulp and paper industries and studied. Then ethyl and butyl ethers received from waste were tested as plasticizers for compatibility with polyvinyl chloride. A toxicity assessment was carried out for the initial waste, ethyl and butyl ethers thereof, and plasticizers with polyvinyl
chloride. Based on the analysis of results, recommendations were formulated for the practical application of the method for the utilization of such waste. The novelty of the research is demonstrating the possibility of using esters received from fatcontaining waste to replace petrochemical
synthesis products such as plasticizers for polymers.
Enhancing circular economy in the mushroom production chain: systematic literature review and field study in the Central Highlands of Vietnam
Authors: Loc Nguyen Quang , Bui Thanh-Khiet L. , Tu Nguyen Minh , Nguyen Trang Thi Thu , Hoang Nguyen Duc , Nguyen Truong Binh , Minh Le Ba Nhat , Ta Thi Yen , Quan Nguyen Hong , Ghosh Sadhan Kumar
Published: November 2024

This study is the first to comprehensively investigate the potential of circular economy (CE) principles to enhance the sustainability of mushroom production, focusing on resource efficiency and waste reduction. A systematic literature review conducted in 2024 assessed the global state
of CE applications in mushroom cultivation, emphasizing eight commonly cultivated species in Vietnam: Lentinula edodes, Ganoderma lucidum, Trametes versicolor, Hericium erinaceus, Cordyceps militaris, Auricularia heimuer, Pleurotus ostreatus, and Volvariella volvacea. The systematic literature
review, covering 42 articles from Scopus and 46 from Web of Science, revealed a predominant focus on spent mushroom substrate (SMS) utilization, with limited attention to water recirculation, renewable energy, plastic recycling, and circular business models. In addition, we conducted 20 in-depth
interviews with stakeholders across the mushroom production chain in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, identifying existing CE practices and opportunities for optimization. The study's novelty lies in its pioneering integration of systematic review and field study in the mushroom industry
in the area. We propose CE recommendations for enhancing resource utilization and reducing environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector. Our analysis showed that research on mushroom byproduct transformation largely focuses on SMS utilization for composting,
ignoring other production processes such as the development of mushroom co-products at the output phase and plastic and water reuse during the production phase. Application of CE principles during the entire mushroom value chain and diversification of the use of mushroom waste and by-products
are therefore necessary to provide additional benefits to mushroom production.
Significant Clinical Improvement with Naftidrofuryl in a 71-Year- Old Male with Small Vessel Disease and Cognitive Impairment: A Case Report
Authors:   University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, UK., MIA Qureshi
Published: November 2024

A 71-year-old male with a history of recurrent falls, poor mobility, and increased confusion was admitted to Ysbyty Ystrad
Fawr Hospital in September 2019. He had multiple admissions since January 2019 with similar complaints. His past medical
history included exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, vitamin D deficiency, early myelodysplastic syndrome, hypertension, type 2
diabetes mellitus, and cognitive impairment.
A Knowledge Based Cloud-Expert System for Disease Diagnosis
Authors: Mukti Priya
Published: November 2024

Expert systems are among the most widely used types of knowledge- based systems. Because these systems mimic how human professionals make decisions, they are helpful for complex analysis, calculations, and forecasts. Knowledge-based systems can aid expert decision-making, especially when human experts are unavailable. Make efficient documentation simply available to users. Generate new understanding by looking over and examining previously stored information. The research's goal is to develop a knowledge-based cloud expert system for heart disease diagnosis. Internet of Things (IoT) devices create a huge quantity of big data in the healthcare setting. Cloud computing (CC) technology is utilized to manage massive data volumes and offers user-friendliness. In this case, CC technology is being utilized by healthcare applications to monitor and diagnose heart diseases. In this study, a novel adaptive Squirrel Search fine-tuned Fuzzy Decision Trees (ASS-FDT) is proposed to classify and diagnose heart disease and its severity. The expert system is comprised of an extensive knowledge base that is derived from reliable databases and includes clinical recommendations, symptoms, treatment regimens, and medical information. Gathering distinctive patient data is retrieved through the use of wearable IoT devices that rely on sensors. The results demonstrated the proposed method is achieving superior performance in accuracy (98.90%), recall (98.90%), and specificity (98.98%) in heart disease diagnosis compared to other existing algorithms. The cloud expert system is a useful tool for healthcare professionals as it makes accessibility and integration into current infrastructures accessible.
HYDRA RoS: Large-Scale Production of a Vacuum Tube Collector With an Innovative Hydraulic Design - Robust Manufacturing Process by Rotary Draw Bending and Induction Brazing
Authors: Rühling Karin , Weidemann Thomas , Richter Tony , Wolf Alexander , Gritzki Ralf , Schmale Hans-Christian , Brosius Alexander
Published: November 2024

Solar thermal systems, especially in district heating networks, are crucial to achieving climate neutrality in Germany's heat supply by 2045. The joint project HYDRA RoS, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (Germany), focuses on the development of high-efficiency solar thermal collector concepts for series production with the aim of optimising material and energy use, field hydraulics and control technology. A key component of the project is the use of vacuum tube collectors with CPC (Compound Parabolic Concentrator) reflectors, such as those of Ritter XL Solar. These collectors have proven to deliver high heat yields and can easily reach temperatures of up to 120 °C. The project introduced a new hydraulic register design for these vacuum tube collectors, which improved efficiency and enabled new field interconnection options. However, the new design presented some manufacturing challenges. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was used to improve the rotary draw bending process and minimise cross-section reductions. Experiments and studies were carried out to achieve a leak-proof connection between the drum connector and the tubes. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations were used to model thermal and fluid dynamic behaviour to guide design optimisation. Prototype collectors were fabricated and tested under controlled conditions to assess their hydraulic and thermal performance. The results show that the new design achieves a significant lower hydraulic loss with the same or a little bit higher thermal efficiencies comparable to the current Ritter XL collector series, while significantly simplifying the manufacturing process.