bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STUDY ON BIOLOGY OF MANGO MEALYBUG AND THEIR CHEMICAL CONTROL IN LABORATORY
Authors:   Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh, Amin Ruhul , Khan Md. Shahidul Islam , Hossain Md. Emam , Sultana Rebaka ,   Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh
Published: December 2023

The experiment was conducted at Entomology laboratory of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University campus Dhaka during the period from September, 2021 to June, 2022 to study the biology and chemical control of mango mealybug Drosicha mangiferae (Green). Seven chemical insecticides treatments viz. T1 = Nitro 505 EC (Chlorpyrifos + Cypermethrin) @1ml/L of water, T2 = Karate 2.5 EC(Lambda Cyhalothrin) @ 1ml/L of water, T3 = Imitaf 20 SL (Imidacloprid) @0.5ml/L of water, T4 = Ripcord 10 EC (Cypermethrin) @1ml/L of water, T5 = Voliam Flexi 300 SC (Chlorantraniliprole + Thiamethoxam) @ 0.5 ml/L of water, T6 = Fame 70 WDG (Imidacloprid 60% + Acetamiprid 10%) @1gm/L of water, T7 = Capture 75 WDG (Imidacloprid 70%+Emamectin benzoate 5%) @0.5gm/L of water and T0= Untreated control were tested on mealybug. In laboratory, completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications was used. The color of the first, second and third instar nymphs are recorded as yellowish, grey brown with black and greenish respectively with their mean lengths and breadth 0.67±0.09 mm and 0.41±0.05 mm; 0.92±0.04 mm and 0.55±0.05 mm; 1.06±0.13 mm and 0.69±0.04 mm respectively. The crimsoncoloured adult male are 1.38±0.10 mm and 0.78±0.03 mm in length and width respectively. Adult female bugs are white colour, elliptical shape and body is covered with numerous minute hairs. Female bugs are 2.18±0.28 mm and 1.35±0.15 in length and width respectively. The longevity of first, second and third instar nymph are 49.33±2.52, 23.00±1.73 and 13.00±2.00 days where the longevity of adult male and female are 3.33±1.15 and 14.00±1.36 days respectively. Karate 2.5 EC (Lambda Cyhalothrin) was the most effective insecticide against mango mealybug which reduced maximum population of mango mealybug (93.67% after 12, 24, 36, 72 hours of spray followed by Voliam Flexi 300 SC (Chlorantraniliprole + Thiamethoxam) 93.25% after 12, 24, 36, 72 hours of spray.
Perancangan Desain Karakter untuk Buku Ilustrasi Mengenai Orang-orang Toxic
Authors: Rahmadina Nadya Putri , Diana Aqidatun Nisa  , Aris Sutejo
Published: December 2023

Jurnal ini menggali tentang karakter-karakter toxic yang biasa kita temui dalam sebuah pertemanan sebaya. Manusia merupakan makhluk sosial yang selalu berkutat dengan orang-orang disekitarnya. Dalam sebuah hubungan sosial, kita terkadang bertemu dengan individu yang seringkali merugikan dan mengganggu kita secara emosional yang dimana suatu hubungan tersebut dapat membuat kesehatan mental kita menjadi buruk. Maka dari itu, perlu adanya media edukasi yang membahas tentang pertemanan toxic agar masyarakat muda dapat mengenali dan memahami karakter toxic yang perlu dihindari. Penulis membahas tentang proses pembuatan desain karakter yang berpusat pada watak-watak toxic yang akan dilansir di buku ilustrasi mengenai orang-orang toxic dengan harapan desain karakter tersebut dapat memberikan wawasan tentang hubungan pertemanan yang toxic dan bagaimana cara menghadapi mereka. Karakter yang dirancang mengeksplorasi beragam sifat toxic yang ada dalam tokoh-tokoh fiksi untuk menghidupkan karakter-karakter tersebut secara jelas. Perancangan ini tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai media kreatif tetapi juga menawarkan edukasi yang lebih dalam tentang perilaku toxic seseorang.
Antibiotic resistance and the one health approach. The importance of teaching OMICS at Universities.
Authors: Igrejas Gilberto , Capelo José Luis , Campos Pedro , Santos Hugo , Lodeiro Carlos , Carvalho Luis , Oliveira Elisabete , Curado Quintas Diniz Poeta Patricia Alexandra
Published: December 2023

Letter to the editor
Levantamento epidemiológico das lesões bucais nos pacientes atendidos no serviço de estomatopatologia do Unisagrado: um estudo retrospectivo de 10 anos
Authors: Carvalho Wagner José Sousa , Arioso Letícia Sant’ana , Neuber Julia Dora Niem , Cardoso Camila Lopes
Published: December 2023

O presente trabalho avaliou retrospectivamente prontuários de pacientes que foram atendidos na Clínica de Estomatologia, do Curso de Odontologia de uma mesma Instituição, nos últimos dez anos. Os objetivos específicos foram: investigar a prevalência de patologias bucais de origem traumática/reacional, infecciosa e neoplásica. O estudo apresentou carácter retrospectivo, documental, descritivo. Foram selecionados prontuários de pacientes com o exame clínico completo, evidenciado pela ficha clínica. Na análise descritiva foram analisados 1024 prontuários do período de janeiro 2012 até de dezembro 2022. Apenas 423 prontuários foram incluídos no estudo, os quais atenderam integralmente aos critérios de inclusão. Os achados deste estudo revelaram: As lesões causadas por infecções fúngicas e virais aparecem com maior frequência nos pacientes tratados, seguidas de infecções bacterianas e doenças das glândulas salivares; Tumores malignos foram o menos incidentes; A observação do uso de medicamentos e doenças sistêmicas foi bastante comum nos pacientes com lesões bucais, indicando que esses pacientes podem ser mais suscetíveis a infecções mais incidentes no presente estudo.
Relação entre saneamento básico, renda familiar e desempenho escolar em diferentes regiões de uma grande cidade: o que se pode constatar a luz dos objetivos do desenvolvimento sustentável – ODS?
Authors: Webber Gustavo Humberto , Haveroth Carolina Helena , Selbach Manoela Duarte , Scheid Thaís dos Santos , De Oliveira Marina Austine Augusto , Kobs Vanessa Cristine , Deglmann Roseneide Campos , Pinto Luciano Henrique
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: apresentar à comunidade a realidade referente ao saneamento básico, rendimento escolar; contrapondo a questão da renda e escolaridade familiar. Esse trabalho contém temas relacionados aos objetivos 3 e 6 dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) e visa melhorar o cuidado com a saúde da cidade estudada. Metodologia: Estudo retrospectivo, de análise documental, buscando informações relativas a renda e condições sanitárias de quatro regiões da cidade de Joinville SC. As informações foram retiradas do INEP e da Secretaria de Planejamento Urbano e Desenvolvimento Sustentável (SEDUP). Os dados foram divididos em duas classes: [1] “Variáveis influenciadoras sobre a educação”, referente a renda per capita; e saneamento básico - via número de ligações de esgoto a cada 10 habitantes. A segunda classe correspondeu a dados denominados de [2] “Variável influenciada”, relativa IDEB. Resultados: O fator renda foi proporcional ao IDEB. A Regional Nordeste da cidade apresentou menor renda e menor IDEB comparado com as demais regionais da cidade. Discussão: A questão da regional Nordeste ter menor renda e menor IDEB aparenta não ser um fato isolado, tendo influência também do fator saneamento básico, uma vez que a literatura aponta para esta relação, sendo uma meta a reversão de tal realidade para melhor educação. Medidas de higiene e acesso a medicamentos são paliativas neste caso e insuficientes na resolução do problema. Conclusão: Enquanto medidas sanitárias de estrutura urbana não acontecem, medidas paliativas de higiene devem ser estimuladas, mas reconhecendo suas limitações. A falta de saneamento básico gera desigualdades que podem ser a longo prazo por afetação a saúde e a educação de cidadãos, sendo uma questão a ser resolvida.
Obtenção e avaliação das propriedades tecnológicas de granulados à base de Libidibia ferrea para atividade anti-hiperglicemiante
Authors: Do Egito Micaleyde Soares , Lima Maria Joanellys dos Santos , Da Silva Maria José Cristiane , Do Nascimento Rhana Cavalcanti , Rolim Neto Pedro José , Maia Maria Bernadete de Sousa , Da Silva Rosali Maria Ferreira
Published: December 2023

A diabetes mellitus (DM) se trata de um conjunto de distúrbios metabólicos resultantes de alterações na ação e/ou secreção da insulina, sendo considerado um problema de saúde pública em todo o mundo em virtude ao crescente número de acometidos ao decorrer dos anos. Devido aos efeitos colaterais relatados por medicamentos sintéticos convencionais e a grande corrida por alternativas terapêuticas, como os fitomedicamentos, e diferentes formas farmacêuticas, como os granulados, a Libidibia ferrea se apresenta como uma importante aliada devido à sua já conhecida atividade anti-hiperglicemiante. Com isso, este trabalho trouxe como o objetivo a obtenção e avaliação de propriedades tecnológicas dos granulados à base de L. ferrea, bem como a realização da sua caracterização e controle físico-químico, a fim de sugerir uma formulação segura e eficaz como futura opção farmacológica para pacientes acometidos pela DM.
Análise do perfil de consumo pré e pós pandêmico: comportamento do consumidor antes, durante e após a era Covid-19
Authors: Barroso João Victor de Lima , De Oliveira Camila Mirella Santos , Da Silva Marcilene Pereira , Ferreira Danúbia Leite , Viana Camila Arruda , Wanderley Carolina Pessoa , Moreira Raissa da Silva , Peixoto Fernanda Nobrega Gomes , Vasconcelos Thabeta Karolina Costa
Published: December 2023

O estudo investiga as adaptações do consumidor diante dos desafios impostos pela pandemia de COVID-19, abordando mudanças significativas, como a redução da demanda, interrupções nas cadeias de suprimentos, alterações nas preferências do consumidor e o aumento do desemprego. O foco está na análise dos impactos na oferta e demanda, considerando elementos cruciais como a recuperação econômica, a adaptação a novas tendências, a manutenção de cadeias de suprimentos resilientes e a promoção da saúde pública. No referencial teórico, o estudo explora a dinâmica de oferta e demanda na economia, os impactos específicos da COVID-19, desafios e objetivos pós-pandemia, e as expectativas do mercado. A metodologia adota uma abordagem interpretativista, utilizando pesquisa qualitativa e o interacionismo para compreender a realidade socialmente construída. A coleta de dados, focada em estudantes e donos de casa, utiliza uma abordagem não probabilística por conveniência. Os resultados revelam distintos perfis de consumo pré, durante e pós-pandemia. O cenário pré-pandêmico mostra estratégias diversas, enquanto durante a pandemia, os entrevistados enfrentam desafios econômicos, adaptam-se a alternativas online e buscam soluções inovadoras. No pós-pandêmico, destaca-se uma melhoria nas opções de compra, com preferência por compras online, indicando uma adaptação do mercado às novas demandas. As conclusões sugerem a importância de estratégias flexíveis e centradas no cliente em tempos de mudança, ressaltando oportunidades e desafios comuns para diferentes setores. Essas descobertas contribuem para uma compreensão abrangente das transformações no comportamento do consumidor durante a pandemia, oferecendo insights valiosos para a formulação de estratégias comerciais e políticas públicas.
Antibacterial activity of the essential oil of Thymus vulgaris and thymol in the control of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens
Authors: Bello Thais Carla Dal , Tibolla Tiago da Silva , Da Rosa Gabriela Cristina Zucchi , Sperandio Jhonatan , Bellaver Franciana Aparecida Volpato , Millezi Alessandra Farias
Published: December 2023

Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens é um dos principais patógenos que acometem sementes de feijão e soja, causando diversos prejuízos às culturas, já que não existe nenhum produto registrado para seu controle. Dentre os métodos de controle que possuem eficiência comprovada frente à diversos patógenos, destacam-se os óleos essenciais e seus derivados. Sendo assim, este trabalho buscou avaliar o efeito do óleo essencial (OE) de Thymus vulgaris (tomilho) e timol contra a bactéria Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens (cff). A cepa foi inoculada em meio BHI (Brain Heart Infusion) e incubada a 28ºC/96h. Os testes com OE e timol foram realizados sob duas perspectivas: prevenção e remediação. As microplacas foram incubadas por 24h e 48h em shaker orbital e posteriormente adicionou-se as soluções em contato com a cepa.  As análises antibiofilme foram realizadas após 24h visando a prevenção da formação dessas comunidades. Para verificar o efeito de remediação sobre biofilmes maduros, as análises foram realizadas após 48h. Foram realizadas análises para quantificação de unidades formadoras de colônias e biomassa. Os resultados da análise antibiofilme demonstraram que ambos os antimicrobianos foram efetivos, sendo que, o timol foi mais eficaz, pois apresentou melhores resultados em todas as concentrações testadas. Dessa forma, pode-se concluir que a utilização de ambas as substâncias é uma alternativa viável para o controle da murcha vascular causada pelo patógeno.
Otimização multiobjetivo de perfis aerodinâmicos utilizando algoritmo genético
Authors: De Carvalho Prince Azsembergh Nogueira , Fin Giovanna Maria de Oliveira , Diniz Gutembergy Ferreira , Medeiros Ramon Rudá Brito , Melo Viniciu Mafra , Deodato João Pedro Rodrigues
Published: December 2023

Na aviação, a busca por aeronaves mais eficientes tem crescido em busca de projetos de aeronaves que emitam menos CO2 na atmosfera. Dentro dos  projetos, a aerodinâmica de perfis é crucial. No presente trabalho buscou-se encontrar um perfil ótimo, com abordagem multiobjetivo usando um algoritmo genético integrado ao XFOIL. Na população incial, foram inseridos 300 perfis do Airfoil Data Site. Os perfis foram analisados com as seguintes condições de contorno:Re de 5e5, mach de 0,05, Ncrit de 9, maxit de 100 e alpha de 0º a 18º, com 0,5º de incremento. Para o algoritmo genético: crossover 90%, mutation 5%, e 10 perfis na elite. Os pontos ótimos do GA tiveram um desempenho de melhoria da ordem de 32% no Cl para asas voadoras, 67% de Cl para empenagens e eficiência de 70% para turbinas eólicas. O algoritmo obteve também, perfis com características de estol mais suave para asas e redução de ruído para turbinas eólicas. Para trabalhos futuros, sugere-se investigar uma maior faixa de número de Reynolds, e outros solvers aerodinâmicos, além de implementar a otimização pelo método inverso, visando obter uma distribuição de pressão ideal.
Serapilheira em floresta Atlântica no Brasil: uma abordagem da produção científica (1987-2019)
Authors: Oliveira Lucas da Rosa , Zanoni Iara Zaccaron , Elias Guilherme Alves , Dos Santos Robson
Published: December 2023

A serapilheira desempenha diversas funções essenciais nos ecossistemas florestais, como a redução da erosão do solo, isolamento térmico, retenção de água, contribuição para o ciclo de nutrientes e criação de nichos ecológicos. Formada pela deposição de materiais orgânicos no solo, sua decomposição regula o ciclo do carbono, armazenando-o e ajudando na redução do CO2 atmosférico, fundamental para a regulação climática. Para compreender melhor seu papel no ecossistema, foi realizado levantamento de artigos científicos em três bases de dados, sobre serapilheira na Floresta Atlântica, publicados até o ano de 2019. A análise dos estudos foi centrada na avaliação das décadas de publicação, identificação dos periódicos de maior relevância e análise das temáticas abordadas nos mesmos. Foram encontrados 393 artigos de 1987 a 2019, categorizados em 11 classes de estudo. A classe mais representativa foi a dos invertebrados, contemplada principalmente por artrópodes como aranhas, besouros, formigas, gafanhotos, crustáceo terrestre, cupins e escorpiões, com foco na alimentação, distribuição, ecologia, inventário, predação e interações com a serapilheira edáfica. A classe dos vertebrados teve os anfíbios como o grupo mais estudado, com ênfase significativa em sua dieta e ocupação de diferentes micro-habitats na floresta. A classe “ciclagem de nutrientes” se concentrou em sua dinâmica, na avaliação da fertilidade do solo por meio da queda de serapilheira, bem como nos componentes químicos e bioquímicos, como o carbono e nitrogênio na biomassa do solo, relacionados à decomposição das folhas. A classe “ambientes aquáticos” abordou a ecologia de macroinvertebrados bentônicos, fungos e a ciclagem de nutrientes neste ambiente. Ademais, os resultados deste estudo destacaram diferentes tendências de pesquisa sobre serapilheira na Floresta Atlântica brasileira, com foco na macrofauna edáfica e nos anfíbios. Houve um aumento significativo na pesquisa sobre serapilheira na década de 2010, destacando seu crescente interesse e importância ecológica. Os resultados têm implicações para a compreensão da biodiversidade e dinâmica dos ecossistemas na Floresta Atlântica, enfatizando a necessidade de políticas de conservação e manejo sustentável mais eficazes. No entanto, o estudo tem limitações, como a falta de pesquisa sobre os fatores abióticos na deposição de serapilheira, uma área subexplorada na literatura atual.
Conservação pós-colheita de Helicônia
Authors: Rodrigues Maria Luísa Mendes , Pinheiro Juceliandy Mendes da Silva , Gabriel Gustavo Alves  , Mizobutsi Gisele Polete
Published: December 2023

O mercado mundial de flores tropicais apresenta elevado potencial de crescimento uma vez que os consumidores de países de clima temperado valorizam este produto. Dentre elas as helicônias se destacam pela beleza e variedade de formas e cores e estão entre as flores tropicais com maior aceitação pelo mercado externo. Para atender a demanda crescente do consumo de flores tropicais, principalmente quanto às exportações, os produtores, associações, cooperativas e consórcios necessitam de informações quanto às técnicas adequadas na colheita e pós-colheita, a fim de minimizar as perdas e manter a qualidade do produto bem como prolongar sua vida útil. Dessa forma objetivou-se no presente trabalho aumentar a longevidade das inflorescências com a utilização de diferentes biofilmes e soluções de armazenamento. Hastes de Heliconia golden Torch foram colhidas e submetidas aos tratamentos que consistiram de três tipos de biofilme: cera de carnaúba, quitosana, fécula de mandioca associado a três soluções conservantes: hipoclorito de sódio (50 ppm), pulsing com sacarose (20%) e água pura. As características avaliadas foram: aparência, perda de massa fresca e volume absorvido de solução. Foi possível constatar que a durabilidade pós-colheita de Helicônia golden Torch após armazenamento em câmara fria nas condições experimentais avaliadas é de quatro dias. Não houve diferença entre as soluções de condicionamento e os biofilmes avaliados. A utilização de hipoclorito de sódio foi o tratamento mais eficiente na redução da perda de peso.
A threshold panel model for exploring the nonlinear connection between entrepreneurship and economic growth
Authors: Mohammadi Khyareh Mohsen
Published: December 2023

The paper examines the relationship between entrepreneurship and economic growth, specifically focusing on the role of financial development as a factor that can influence this relationship. The authors employ the panel transition regression (PTR) model to analyze data from 96 countries spanning the years 2003 to 2020. The analysis reveals the presence of a threshold that determines the impact of entrepreneurship on economic growth. In the first regime, characterized by a lower level of financial development, the study finds no statistically significant influence of increased entrepreneurial activities on economic growth. This suggests that below a certain level of financial development, entrepreneurship alone may not contribute significantly to economic growth. However, in the second regime, which corresponds to a higher level of financial development, the study demonstrates a positive effect of increased entrepreneurial activity on economic growth. In this regime, an expansion of entrepreneurial endeavors leads to a beneficial impact on the overall economic growth of a country. These findings imply that there exists a minimum threshold of financial development required before it starts significantly contributing to economic growth. Once this threshold is surpassed, with the presence of adequate financial development, an increase in entrepreneurial activity can have a positive and substantial effect on a country's economic growth.
Herzfleck-Fallkäfer (Cryptocephalus cordiger) Wiederfund einer verschollen geglaubten Blattkäferart (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Baden-Württemberg
Authors: Doerfel Thorleif
Published: December 2023

"Heartspotted" Leaf Beetle (Cryptocephalus cordiger) – Rediscovery of a leaf beetle species (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) considered extinct in Baden-Württemberg. The leaf beetle Cryptocephalus cordiger (L., 1758), which has been considered extinct in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, was rediscovered in the Swabian Jura after more than sixty years. Conservation measures to support species of calcareous grasslands were recently implemented in the area where it was recorded, which had entailed the removal of a substantial amount of woody vegetation. It is theorized that C.cordiger has profited from this.
Artenschutzmanagement in eigener Hand Aktivitäten der gemeinnützigen GmbH seit Gründung 2019 bis 2022 und Entwicklung eigener Flächen
Authors: Kindermann Kirsten , Geißler-Strobel Sabine , Götz Heiner , Attinger Adrian , Rall Sebastian , Rietze Jörg
Published: December 2023

An overview is given of the most important activities of the Artenschutzmanagement gGmbH,which was founded at the end of 2019, over the first three years (until 2022). During this period,an open access online journal was established, the first parcels of land were purchased or transferred to the company and development and maintenance measures for highly endangered species were carried out on these sites. The sites are located in Baden-Württemberg in the Neckar, Kocher and Jagst valleys. Population surveys and monitoring have begun on our own land. In addition to donations, funding was also raised or applied for and used for projects. A website on species protection in settlement areas has been adopted and is being continued and updated. In future, reports will be published in this journal every two years.
Revista Completa Scientia et PRAXIS.Vol.03.No.06.2023
Authors: Mejía Trejo Juan , Aguilar-Navarro Carlos Omar , Borbón-Morales Carlos Gabriel
Published: December 2023

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Cüce kuyruksüren optimizasyon algoritması: Çok seviyeli inverter çıkış geriliminin toplam harmonik distorsiyon değerinin azaltılması
Authors: BEKTAŞ Yasin
Published: December 2023

Toplam Harmonik Distorsiyon (THD) değeri, elektrik sistemlerinde kullanılan çeşitli cihazların ve sistemlerin performansını değerlendirmek için kullanılan önemli bir ölçüttür. THD değerinin olabildiğince düşük değerde olması beklenir. Bu çalışmada, kaskad h-köprü çok seviyeli inverter (KHK-ÇSİ) çıkış geriliminin THD değerini en iyi seviyeye getirmek için yeni geliştirilen Cüce Kuyruksüren Optimizasyon (DMO) algoritması uyarlanmıştır. Uyarlanan DMO algoritmasının performansı, üç fazlı dokuz seviyeli kaskad h-köprü çok seviyeli (KHK-ÇSİ) üzerinde Genetik Algoritma (GA) ve Parçacık Sürü Optimizasyonu (PSO) algoritmaları ile birlikte test edilmiştir. Bu algoritmaların yakınsama, tutarlılık ve hız testleri yapılmıştır. Sonuçlar, MATLAB simülasyonlarıyla ayrıntılı bir şekilde doğrulandıktan sonra analiz edilmiş ve DMO algoritmasının 0.1 ile 1.0 modülasyon indeksi aralığında belirtilen algoritmalardan daha üstün performans gösterdiği sonucuna varılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, KHK-ÇSİ çıkış geriliminin THD değerini optimize etmek için DMO algoritmasının etkili bir şekilde kullanılabileceğini gösterilmiştir.
COMPARATIVE MICROMORPHOLOGY LEAF SURFACE OF SELECTED HOYA SPP. (APOCYNACEAE) FROM SARAWAK
Authors: Ridzuan Khaleeda , Kalu Meekiong
Published: December 2023

Traditionally, morphological parameters have been used for several taxonomic and ecological identifications. The morphological characteristics alone would be difficult to distinguish the evidence for species identification. Hence, a study of leaf anatomy was conducted to compare the structural characteristics which focused on the epidermal cells, stomata, and trichomes by using a Compound Microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Four selected species of Hoya from various localities within western of Sarawak were studied: H. caudata, H. coronaria, H. omlorii, and H. verticillata. The results showed stomatal types of Hoya species have stephanocytic stomata, except for two species which have slightly significant differences: H. coronaria has anomocytic stomata and H. omlorii has paracytic stomata. Meanwhile, in terms of the stomatal presence, all species possessed hypostomatic stomata, only H. verticillata has amphistomatic stomata which stomata presence on both sides of the adaxial and abaxial surfaces. Highest stomatal density was recorded in H. omlorii whereas the lowest were recorded in H. coronaria. Stomatal index were calculated and H. caudata has the highest with 12.80% and H. coronaria has the lowest value which is 6.28%. All four species were completely absence of trichomes except for H. coronaria which has simple unicellular non-glandular trichomes. The result indicates that the anatomical characteristics provide additional information and could be a great assist in the distinction within Hoya species.
Establishment Policies of Research Universities: A Critical Analysis of Global and Turkish Perspectives
Authors: ÖZSOY Metin , BALYER Aydın
Published: December 2023

Education holds a significant position at the core of social, economic, technological, and cultural development. Universities play a crucial role within the education system by contributing to the global pool of knowledge. With the Renaissance and reform processes, the concept of universities underwent revision, emphasizing the autonomy of universities, preservation of the prestige of scientists, and prioritizing research over teaching. Research universities emerged as new institutions within the scientific community. Research universities serve as institutions that facilitate societal development, progress, and change. This study provides an analysis of the emergence of research universities, the development process in leading countries, and an overview of research universities in Turkey. A literature review and document analysis were conducted, examining scientific publications in databases such as Web of Science, ERIC, Google Scholar, Dergipark, and the YÖKTEZ. A critical evaluation was conducted regarding the values and practices reflected in the establishment policies of research universities. In general, it is emphasized that determining the core mission of research universities is of great importance, as well as increasing funding and resource diversity, reducing non-research workloads for university staff, and enhancing postgraduate education and inter-institutional cooperation.
Plagiarism Awareness and Practices Engagement: Evidence from Adeleke University Basic Medical Sciences Undergraduate Students
Authors: MAKİNDE Olayinka , OLATUNJİ Temitope , OGUNNİRAN Olukemi , MAKİNDE Bosede
Published: December 2023

Plagiarism is of great concern in diverse fields of human endeavour, including the basic medical sciences, especially with many trained undergraduates [after degree completion] venturing into academics where they need to publish. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between plagiarism awareness level and plagiarism practices engagement level by basic medical sciences undergraduates while also knowing plagiarism types and reasons for plagiarism. The study covered all the basic medical sciences undergraduates of a foremost private institution in South-West Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire. Purposive sampling was applied to the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, with all five academic departments investigated. Then, the total enumeration technique was employed because the target group was manageable and had well-defined characteristics. In all, 296 usable copies of the questionnaire were found worthy of being analysed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics such as frequency count, percentage, mean and standard deviation scores were employed. Inferential statistics - Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was also adopted. The study’s result showed that the students know about all the listed plagiarism types and they mostly cited the pressure to turn in written assignments/works, followed by timely access to information to meet deadlines and then the deadline to turn in group work as reasons for plagiarism. Further, there was a significant relationship and positive correlation between the plagiarism awareness level and plagiarism practices engagement level of the students.
The Use Of Lightweight Material At Road Access Construction On Slope
Authors: Tananda Hansen , Handoko Aris , Rahardjo Paulus Pramono
Published: December 2023

To achieve the design elevation from the existing ground level, an embankment work with a thickness of 8-10 meters thick on the slope should be conducted considering both the safety aspect as well as the economic aspect. Based on the conceptual drawing by Contractor, the embankment will sit on the slope without any grading works. The drawing shows that the embankment will be constructed directly on the existing slope. Any fill work on the original slope without any proper reinforcement will cause stability issues.  The discussion about the embankment area construction concept has come up with some options such as the use of a slab-on-pile system and the use of a combination sheet pile - bore piles and the use of mini piles under the embankment. Based on further discussion with Contractor and Owner about the technical aspect and construction cost required, it is recommended to construct an embankment with lightweight material (geofoam). The use of lightweight geofoam is a suitable solution to be considered. Another advantage of using geofoam is that the construction period is faster than conventional methods. Geofoam installation work already started on November 2022. On February 2023, the geofoam slope construction finished.
Evaluation of Empirical Formulas to Estimate Axial Capacity of Bored Pile in West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Naomi Roniar Laura , Hartanto Cevin , Irsyam Masyhur , Basarah Yuamar Imarrazan , Sihite Tony Budianto
Published: December 2023

Pile foundation is part of the substructure that plays an important role in carrying and supporting the load acting on it. Therefore, a proper foundation design by estimating the bearing capacity of pile foundation is needed to ensure the safety of the building foundation. To achieve better estimation of pile capacity, analysis of the axial bearing capacity should be verified by pile test results such as Static Loading Test or dynamic test with a Pile Driving Analyzer. Based on the pile test data, the values of the skin friction and end bearing resistance can be back calculated, and hence it can be used in the calculation of pile bearing capacity using empirical methods. In this study, bearing capacity analysis was performed for drilled pile foundations, which had been tested using Static Loading Test and Pile Driving Analyzer. The analysis was carried out by comparing the results of empirical calculations for each test pile with the results of field tests. The calculation results were then compared to the empirical adhesion factor (alpha) method, which is commonly used by practicing engineers in Indonesia, according to the methods proposed by Kulhawy (1984), Reese & Wright (1977), and Reese & O'Neil (1988). Based on the 104 test piles data, the results are more in good agreement with the adhesion factor proposed by Kulhawy (1984) with a correlation of undrained shear strength, cu of 8 NSPT, a correlation of unit skin friction for sandy soils of 2.2 NSPT, and a correlation of unit end bearing for sandy soils of 70 NSPT-ave.
In-Peat Geomechanical Monitoring Method under Actual Road Embankment
Authors: Hasan Alsidqi , Tay Jeffery , Lee Jye
Published: December 2023

This paper presents an ongoing ‘in-peat’ geomechanical monitoring exercise under an actual road embankment that is being constructed in Sarawak State of Malaysia. The road embankment will serve as part of 236km second trunk road, which is expected to be completed in 2 years. It measures about 34m wide and 3m high, overlies 5m thick of peat and a soft clay. In-peat monitoring method uses a technique that can monitor the vertical stress, the horizontal stress, the pore water pressure, and the settlement from within the peat layer. This complete set of data are valuable to back analyze the phenomena takes place during and post construction, using the state-of-the-art concept in soil mechanics. Detail site information, installation method and preliminary data are discussed. The installation exercise has been finished and the in-peat monitoring has been started. A professional service was appointed to install and monitor the sensors, which is supervised by the academic and the department of public works. The in-peat monitoring is a critical milestone to better understand the geomechanical behavior of peat under actual road embankment and to verify the current peat conceptual model.
BALANCING ACT: UNRAVELING THE ANTECEDENTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF WORK-LIFE CONFLICT
Authors: Bajwa Faryal , Ahmed Saira
Published: December 2023

Work-family or work-life conflict occurs when the demands of work and family roles conflict, causing imbalances and difficulties. Heavy responsibilities, a lack of workplace flexibility, gender role expectations, and insufficient social support are precursors. Consequences include psychological distress, disrupted relationships, decreased satisfaction, career setbacks, and adverse organizational results. These factors must be addressed in order to promote well-being and achieve a healthy work-life balance. This study provides insight into work-life conflict literature by outlining its causes and consequences. To succeed in today’s diverse and competitive environment, employees must maintain the right balance between their work and life roles. The construct of WLC has gained the focus of researchers and practitioners as it yields many adverse organizational outcomes. Therefore, researchers have put great emphasis on understanding mechanisms of work-life conflict to develop work and life balance. The primary objective of this study is to identify the antecedents and consequences of WLC based on an extensive literature review. The study concludes with significant implications for practitioners and managers.
CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING AND ENSURING THE TRUSTWORTHINESS IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Authors: Kakar Zia Ul Haq , Rasheed Rizwana , Rashid Aamir , Akhter Salma
Published: December 2023

The trustworthiness of qualitative data has been debatable, yet it has strong support from its supporters. However, the importance and worth of qualitative data cannot be undermined. This paper presents a critical review of the trustworthiness of the qualitative data. The degree of trustworthiness of qualitative research can be measured by ensuring the credibility, transferability, dependability, and conformability of research design, process, and action. The guarantee of trustworthiness in qualitative research is more complex than in quantitative research due to its subjective nature. Many researchers and experts denied the generalizability of qualitative research. However, few researchers, like Guba (1985), developed a widely accepted model and strategies to ensure the trustworthiness and generalizability of qualitative research. Credibility is like internal validity in quantitative analysis and provides the actual data about the phenomenon. Transferability shows the degree of application of the research finding in other exact natures of context, people, groups, and settings. If the findings of one study are replicated in a similar population, condition, or context, then the findings are dependable. Neutrality is the degree of fairness of results consisting of purity of initial responses and bias-free.
FOURIER CAUSALITY AND VOLATILITY SPILLOVER PERSPECTIVES TO ANALYZE THE EFFECT OF TERRORISM ON TURKISH AND EUROPEAN STOCK MARKETS
Authors:   Management Sciences Department Bahria University Lahore Campus, Hushmat Adnan
Published: December 2023

Terrorism has become a curse for most of the underdeveloped economies. Even relatively developed regions like Europe and Turkey are struggling to combat it. Besides the economic and political consequences, terrorist activities also have psychological cost that may reflect in stock market. This study investigates the causal effects of systematic shocks on mean returns and volatility of the general and 14 sectoral indices in Europe and Turkey using contemporary causality tests like Fourier Toda-Yamamoto Causality test (Nazlioglu et al., 2016), Fourier Standard Granger Causality test (Enders and Jones, 2015), and Causality in Variance (Hafner and Herwartz, 2006). Tourism related sectors turn out to be fragile whereas financial sector have significant resilience to terrorist attacks. Moreover, the spillover analysis shows that the Turkish stock market turns out to be more fragile to terrorist attacks in Europe than the other way around.
HIỆU QUẢ CỦA VIÊN NANG KENU TD TRONG HỖ TRỢ ĐIỀU TRỊ ĐÁI THÁO ĐƯỜNG TÝP 2
Authors: Trần Thị Nương , Phạm Ngọc Khái , Lê Minh Hiếu
Published: December 2023

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá hiệu quả của viên nang KENU TD trong hỗ trợ điều trị đái tháo đường týp 2.
Phương pháp: Thử nghiệm lâm sàng ngẫu nhiên có đối chứng, nhãn mở được thực hiện trên 472 người bệnh đái tháo đường týp 2 đang điều trị ngoại trú bằng thuốc đái tháo đường. Nhóm can thiệp dùng thêm viên nang KENU TD trong 3 tháng (n=237). Hiệu quả của viên nang KENU TD về mức giảm HbA1c và kiểm soát glucose máu được phân tính bằng mô hình tuyến tính tổng quát hóa có điều chỉnh theo các yếu tố tuổi, giới tính, nơi sống, hoạt động thể lực, hút thuốc, uống rượu, BMI, huyết áp tối đa, HbA1c, glucose máu lúc đói, tiêm insulin, có biến chứng, cholesterol toàn phần, LDL-Cholesterol, triglyceride ở thời điểm trước can thiệp và sự thay đổi BMI sau can thiệp
Kết quả: Giá trị HbA1c trung bình giảm 0,59% ở nhóm can thiệp và giảm 0,18% ở nhóm đối chứng (p=0,001). Sử dụng sản phẩm có thể đạt hiệu quả kiểm soát glucose máu tốt hơn so với không dùng sản phẩm với aRR (95%CI)= 0,65 (0,49-0,85).
Kết luận: Sau 3 tháng dùng viên nang KENU TD có thể có hiệu quả giảm HbA1c ở bệnh nhân đái tháo đường týp 2 và hỗ trợ làm tăng khả năng đạt mục tiêu kiểm soát glucose máu.
KIẾN THỨC, THỰC HÀNH DINH DƯỠNG VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN Ở PHỤ NỮ CÓ THAI ĐẾN KHÁM TẠI BỆNH VIỆN PHỤ SẢN HÀ NỘI NĂM 2022-2023
Authors: Hồ Thu Thủy , Ninh Thị Bích Ngọc , Nguyễn Thị Hương Lan
Published: December 2023

Mục tiêu: Mô tả một số đặc điểm về kiến thức, thực hành dinh dưỡng và một số yếu tố liên quan của phụ nữ có thai 24 và 36 tuần đến khám tại bệnh viện Phụ sản Hà Nội.
Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu cắt ngang từ tháng 9/2022 đến tháng 3/2023, phỏng vấn 339 thai phụ theo bộ câu hỏi thiết kế sẵn và cân, đo nhân trắc.
Kết quả: Có 84,3% phụ nữ có thai biết số lần khám thai đúng, 72,9% thực hành đúng. Có 71,2% hiểu biết về mức tăng cân. Có 87% trả lời đúng về chế độ ăn tăng lên, 78,8% thực hành chế độ ăn tăng lên. Hiểu biết đúng về chế độ ăn hợp lý là 46%. Có mối liên hệ giữa tình trạng nghén và tăng cân (p = 0,01). Tỷ lệ  bổ sung sắt đúng của thai phụ có trình độ học vấn trên cấp 3 cao hơn so với nhóm còn lại, OR (95%CI)=2,3(1,3-4,0), p=0,02.
Kết luận: Phần lớn phụ nữ có thai đến khám tại Bệnh viện Phụ sản Hà Nội có kiến thức và thực hành chăm sóc dinh dưỡng tốt. Có mối liên quan giữa nghén và tăng cân và giữa học vấn và bổ sung viên sắt. Phụ nữ trong độ tuổi sinh đẻ cần được cung cấp kiến thức, thực hành về chăm sóc dinh dưỡng và sức khỏe của bản thân trước khi mang thai để chuẩn bị điều kiện tốt nhất cho mẹ và sự phát triển của thai nhi.
Academic stress in first year students in the career of Medical Surgeon of the Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza. UNAM, 2022
Authors: Arellano José Fernando , Arlen Pineda Elizabeth , Luisa María , Zarco Alejandro , Aburto Irma Araceli , Arellano Diego Ulises
Published: December 2023

Introduction: A descriptive, exploratory, non-experimental study was conducted to explore the characteristics of academic stress among first-year medical students in the fourth module of the 2022 class of the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery program at the Faculty of HigherStudies (FES) Zaragoza. The study aimed to identify the primary factors that contribute to academic stress. Methods: The study sample comprised 200 students at the Faculty of Higher Studies Zaragoza, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). The data were collected using the Cognitive Systematic Inventory of Academic Stress (SISCO). Results: The inventory revealed that the most commonly identified environmental stressors are excessive workload, professors´ evaluations, and professors' character and personality. The most commonly reported indicators of stress are sleep disorders, chronic fatigue, and drowsiness. The most widely used coping strategies include assertiveness, making a plan and completing tasks, and self-praise.Conclusions: In conclusion, differences in the frequency of academic stress characteristics were observed. These differences are important because they can help design and implement solutions, such as workshops or programs, to improve stress management in the academic setting for this population
Meningkatkan Keaktifan Remaka Dalam Mengikuti Pembinaan Iman Melalui Metode Sekutu
Authors: Desa Maria Vianti , Sudarso Fransiskus , Mangar Melita , Tato Theresia Ariyanti Mando
Published: December 2023

Remaka merupakan tulang punggung Gereja yang membutuhkan pembinaan iman yang intensif sesuai dengan usianya. Pembinaan iman yang intensif mampu mengarahkan  remaka untuk menjadi pribadi yang ikut bertanggung jawab dengan imanya serta bertumbuh demi perkembangan Gereja dan bangsa. Remaka sering disebut sebagai generasi penerus Gereja dan bangsa. Pernyataan ini mengarahkan para pemerhati dan semua lapisan masayarakat untuk senantiasa memperhatikan, mendampingi remaka dalam setiap kegiatan rohani maupun pendidikan lainnya. Kegiatan kerohanian membantu remaka menjadi pribadi yang dewasa dan siap menghadapi berbagai tantangan dimasa mendatang,serta menjadi pribadi yang tangguh, kokoh, kuat dalam menghadapi berbagai tantangan. Dengan demikian sangat dibutuhkan berbagai  metode pembinaan yang menarik misalnya dengan metode sekutu. Metode sekutu merupakan metode yang digunakan dalam mengembangkan iman remaja untuk  membentuk karakter saling membantu. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui apakah metode sekutu dapat meningkatkan keaktifan remaka dalam mengikuti pembinaan iman. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif, dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui hasil observasi dan wawancara, tentang keaktifan remaka dalam kegiatan pembinaan iman misalnya kehadiran, berdoa, bernyanyi, sharing dan tanyajawab. Sumber data yang diperoleh 5 responden. Dengan hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa metode sekutu dapat meningkatkan keaktifan remaka hingga mencapai 85,5%.
Perencanaan Konseling Pastoral Dengan Teknik Modeling Terhadap Remaja Korban Perceraian di Lembang Buri
Authors: Candriani Candriani , Ratnasari Ratnasari , Linggi Dwiyanti Tarik
Published: December 2023

Perceraian dapat diartikan sebagai kegagalan perkawinan yang menyebabkan putusnya hubungan antara laki-laki dan perempuan atau suami dan istri.  Menurut Yakub B. Susabda, konseling adalah hubungan timbal balik antara hamba Tuhan sebagai konselor dengan konselinya (orang yang dibimbing), di mana konselor mencoba membimbing konseli ke dalam suatu percakapan konseling yang ideal yang memungkinkan konseli dapat mengenal dan mengerti apa yang sedang terjadi pada dirinya sendiri, persoalannya, kondisi hidupnya, di mana ia berada, sehinga ia mampu melihat tujuan hidupnya dalam relasi dan tanggung jawabnya pada Tuhan, serta mencoba mencapai tujuan tersebut dengan kemampuan yang sudah diberikan Tuhan kepadanya. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif. Berdasarkan hasil pembahasan pada bab sebelumnya mengenai layanan konseling pastoral dengan teknik modeling bagi remaja untuk merubahan perubahan perilaku akibat perceraian orang tua di  Lembang Buri’ maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa remaja dapat mengalami perubahan perilaku yang diakibatkan oleh perceraian orang tua  sehingga hal ini membuat melakukan hal yang tidak sesuai yang diinginkan oleh masayarakat seperti remaja merokok, pergaulan bebas, mabuk-mabukkan dan susah berradaptasi dengan lingkungannya.
Dampak Stress terhadap Religiositas Mahasiswa di Tengah Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Yokom Samuel Reinhard
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini hendak memeriksa kesehatan mental mahasiswa akibat pandemi Covid-19, dan dampak terhadap religiositas mahasiswa. Metode penelitian menggunakan studi kasus dengan pendekatan fenomenologi dan memanfaatkan kuesioner online. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa stress tidak mempunyai pengaruh negatif yang signifikan terhadap religiositas partisipan di tengah pandemi. Sebagian besar partisipan masih tetap memiliki religiositas yang baik di tengah pandemi. Hal ini dikarenakan pemahaman-pemahaman teologis partisipan yang diperoleh dari relasi yang terbangun dan sosialisasi keagamaan yang dilakukan oleh para pemuka agama, orang tua, pendidik keagamaan kepada partisipan yang kemudian diinternalisasikan sehingga membuat partisipan dapat mengelola pengalaman stress dan menjadikan pengalaman stress tersebut sebagai sebuah pembelajaran teologi. Kedua, temuan tersebut dapat menyeimbangkan dan meneguhkan kembali citra positif agama di ruang publik dalam hal dimensi fungsionalitas yang mencegah semakin memburuknya kesehatan mental daripada individu di tengah pandemi melalui pengelolaan dan penghayatan kembali berbagai ajaran keagamaan yang diterima dan diinternalisasikannya sehingga mampu menyeimbangkan antara kesehatan religiositas dan mental.
Pemuda Dan Komunitas Pencinta Tedong Silaga Di Jemaat Pniel Pasang Lombok
Authors: Melsiyanti Melsiyanti , Gau Margaretha , Ponganan Musayanto
Published: December 2023

Pemuda merupakan salah satu aspek yang penting dalam masyarakat dan gereja. Para pemuda juga merupakan generasi penerus untuk melanjutkan estafet kepemimpinan baik dalam masyarakat dan gereja.  Bertitik tolak dari pengamatan penulis terhadap pemuda di jemaat Pniel Pasang Lombok dalam tugasnya sebagai generasi masa depan gereja. Sehingga  dirumuskan yang akan diteliti yaitu kajian teologis penggembalaan bagi pemuda komunitas pencinta tedong silaga di jemaat Pnie Pasang Lombok, Klasis Rembon Sado’ko’, bagaimana upaya penggembalaan yang dilakukan kepada pemuda yang terlibat dalam komunitas pencinta tedong silaga yang lebih memprioritaskan komunutas itu dibanding persekutuan dalam gereja khususnya persekutuan pemuda. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode pendekatan penelitian kulitatif. Setelah melakukan penelitian dengan hasil yang ditemukan di lapangan bahwa pemuda yang ikut dalam komunitas pencinta tedong silaga lebih mempriotitaskan komunitas itu karena mereka merasa bahwa persekutuan dalam gereja tidak semenarik persekutuan komunitas pencinta tedong silaga.Solusi dari permasalahan ini adalah memberi pemahaman kepada para pemuda, agar tetap aktif dalam persekutuan.