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The Impact of Media on the Morality of Young Adventist Church People in the Nairobi Central Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ambuchi Alex
Published: June 2023

Problem Young people in urban areas are especially affected by the liberal trends of the media industry.The media advertises and broadcasts programs that promote immoral behaviors among young people. The Nairobi Central Seventh-day Adventist Church is located in the capital city of Kenya and the negative effects of the media have impacted the youth of this church. Method The strategy involved sensitizing Adventist youth concerning the negative impact of the media on morality. A theology of morality and purity was developed and a description of the context for the project conducted. I then used the logical framework and the Gantt chart to describe the flow of activities that were needed to achieve the purpose of the project, which was to develop and implement a strategy to educate Adventist youth in the Nairobi Central Church on the importance of Adventist Christian moral values as the best option for life. Results The project succeeded in sensitizing the youth of the church concerning the negative effects of the secular media. Adventist young people were also encouraged to view Adventist produced media such as Hope Channel, 3ABN, ATN, and other Christian media. The young people have responded favorably to this suggestion and are today more actively involved in outreach activities. Conclusions Parents and the leaders of the church must take a much more active role in educating the youth on the impact of media on morals and purity. Parents and the church must also help young people find alternative sources for wholesome media activities. Subject Area Mass media--Influence, Mass media and youth, Mass media criticism, Mass media--Moral and ethical aspects, Nairobi Central Seventh-day Adventist Church (Nairobi, Kenya)
Strategy for Increasing the Participation of Students From a Seventh-day Adventist Background in Spiritual Activities in Kisii University
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ayako Richard
Published: June 2023

Problem The 1992 Annual Council of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists noted that "too often Adventist students on public campuses feel like second-class citizens; not only do they not fit in with the lifestyle of their secular campus, but the local church often ignores their needs, sometimes overtly suggesting that they are inferior to students who have chosen an Adventist education" (General Conference, 2005, p. 250). Kisii University serves as an example of a public university with low participation in spiritual activities by students from an Adventist background. Method A critical analysis of Bible texts on involvement of young people in ministry, a review of Ellen White’s writings concerning young people's participation in ministry, Seventh-day Adventist literature, and other Christian writers were consulted and the political, cultural, and religious background of the location of the project was described. A Gantt chart and logical framework approach was used to organize the project and describe the linkage of activities in the development and implementation of the project. The project implementation involved conducting a survey, developing a training curriculum on spiritual gift-based ministries, conducting the training, and monitoring and evaluation. Results The Kisii University Church experienced a tremendous increase in the number of students attending meetings, growing from 300 to 600 (100% increase) as witnessed during Sabbath services. During special meetings such as choir days the number went up to between 800 and 1,000. Conclusions Effective campus ministries extended to public universities for students from a Seventh-day Adventist background will create a vibrant presence of Adventism in secular universities. Establishing such a ministry in every public university will be a step forward in reaching out to thousands of Adventist students in those institutions.
A Biblical and Theological Strategy for Dealing with Spiritualism in the Zambian Context
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Chulu Peter
Published: June 2023

Problem Rusangu Secondary School has experienced many incidents in recent years where dorm students were harassed by evil spiritual forces, causing fear and uncertainty among the students. Method A systematic study of the Bible, commentaries, books, journals, and articles concerning spiritualism was undertaken. Once theological and historical data on spiritualism was identified, it was utilized for training, equipping, and empowering prayer band members on how to deal with demonic harassment at the school. Results The school and church experienced revitalization. Members learned how to utilize a prayer band ministry to pray for the students who were being harassed by evil forces. Those prayed for experienced peace which provided a favorable learning atmosphere at the school. Conclusions God’s power, prayer, and good biblical teaching can change an atmosphere of fear, to one where students learn to trust in God’s protection from evil spiritual forces.
A Seminar For Building Strong Marriages And Healthy Relationships In South Bend Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Rojas Ronald
Published: June 2023

Problem Despite the high biblical ideals for marriage and the divine power that is available to enable marital commitments to endure, the Seventh-day Adventist church recognizes the possibility that some individuals will not survive in marriage. Over the past 35 years (1974-2009) there has been a decline in the percentage of couples still in their first marriage (from 81% in 1974 to 58% in 2009) among Adventists in North America, which is very similar to the decline in percentage of married couples (from 82% in 1970 to 48% in 2010) in the United States (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010). As a result, it cannot be denied Adventists in North America are experiencing a very similar marital decline. Purpose The task of this project was to implement the Prepare-Enrich Program, which is designed to build strong marriages and healthy relationships, in South Bend Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church (South Bend Hispanic SDA). Method This project used the Prepare-Enrich Three Couple Scales, which contain the Satisfaction, Communication, and Conflict Resolution scales, to evaluate the current marital situation of the participating couples. Participants were married members of the South Bend Hispanic SDA. The project was implemented in one weekend. The seminar covered the content of the Prepare-Enrich couple’s workbook. Each session in the group program was covered in gatherings lasting 50 minutes. The recommendations of the Prepare-Enrich program on leading the meeting were precisely followed. Results The Prepare-Enrich inventory revealed very precisely the level of satisfaction, communication, and conflict resolution of the participating couples. This was very helpful to determine what topics need to be covered during the seminar. According to the test, most couples belong to the traditional marriage relationship type. These kinds of couples need to work on their communication skills and conflict resolution. Therefore, the seminar was focused mainly on helping participating couples in these two areas. The seminar proved to be helpful to them. Conclusion The implementation of this project provided participants information to improve their communication skills and conflict management. By doing some couple activities during the seminar, participants were able to recognize some of their problems as well as to envision ways to resolve them both as a group and as an individuals. The impact of the seminar upon them was very positive. Couples were fully engaged in all activities, group discussions, and lectures. The fact that some shared their experience helped to create a positive atmosphere. Thus, this study shows that the implementation of the Prepare-Enrich Group Program is very effective for church contexts where married people are enriched as a group rather than as a couple.
A Discipleship Project For New Members At The St. John's Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Knowles Wayne
Published: June 2023

Problem During the first decade of the 21st century, a review of the ministry structure of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Johns, Antigua, was done. It revealed that there was a need for a systematic plan to nurture new members into leaders. Although there were new converts classes held and materials were available for study, there were few organized plans within the church that would assist new members to become spiritually mature and equipped for ministry. This lack of structure has resulted in very few people being prepared to serve in the ministries of the church. Something needed to be done to move new members to spiritual maturity and into ministry. The creation of a discipleship model for new converts at the St. John’s SDA church was deemed to be most important to help it fulfill its mission. Method A 12-week discipleship small group structure was developed in 2013 to help the congregation mature its members. It included the learning components of linking theory to practice, fostering personal spiritual development, and utilizing mentoring relationships. Five goals for a spiritually healthy life were the central focus. These included worship, fellowship, nurture, ministry, and evangelism. The success of this process was measured by how each member magnified God, matured, and involved themselves in ministry and mission. Results All six persons completed the 12-week small group discipleship session. The results showed minimal but consistent growth in the five areas of spiritual health that were measured as mentioned above. Only one of the six persons in the group did not show any growth. The short time used was the main weakness of this program. However growth was shown in areas that were not measured by the instrument used in this project. Conclusions This study demonstrates that a well-structured small group model with a clearly defined plan for spiritual growth of each member of the group can assist new believers to achieve spiritual maturity. Spiritually matured members should improve the leadership potential of a congregation. It may also have implications for how we plan, organize, and apply conservation methods in our congregations.
Connecting Daily Christian Living With Adventist Doctrines Through Christocentric Preaching at the Kingsboro Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Blake Donnett
Published: June 2023

Problem Kingsboro Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church was an active congregation; however, there was a disconnect between spirituality and the knowledge of and commitment to the distinct Adventist fundamental doctrines. Many viewed the distinct doctrines of Adventism as irrelevant to the Christian experience and daily lifestyle choices, resulting in a nonchalant attitude to the distinctiveness of the Adventist message and the purpose and mission of the church. Method The purpose of this dissertation project was to develop and preach a series of Christocentric doctrinal sermons that would impact spiritual growth, doctrinal knowledge, and foster personal evangelism at Kingsboro Temple. Based on a study from the Old and New Testaments, the writings of Ellen G. White (1827-1915), and theological and ministry literature, information regarding the biblical and Christocentric nature of doctrines and their relevancy were produced. From these materials, one introductory and seven doctrinal sermons were developed and preached at Kingsboro Temple. A survey was developed and administered before and after the sermons were preached. The same volunteer sample group participated in the pre- and post-survey: Forty-four participated in the pre-survey and 37 of the 44 participated in the post-survey. The surveys were then analyzed to evaluate the impact of the sermon series regarding the project's goals. Results The findings of the pre- and post-surveys revealed the positive impact of the sermon series on members, who became more knowledgeable of the Adventist Fundamental Beliefs, their biblical and Christocentric nature, their relevance, etc. The positive and visible changes in lifestyle choices of some members and positive feedback also suggest the success of the series and other ministries. However, there were some negative feedback and the findings also revealed room for improvement. Conclusion While there has been a move for some time in Christianity towards viewing doctrine as irrelevant, this dissertation project presents the biblical and theological evidence for the Christocentric nature of doctrine and their necessity and relevance to the Christian life. The findings of the pre- and post-surveys at Kingsboro Temple demonstrate that preaching Christocentric doctrinal sermons can have a positive impact on helping members understand doctrines, their true nature, and their relevancy to daily Christian living and the church’s message and mission, which will in turn inspire personal evangelism. It will be a challenge for the Adventist Church in the future if there is continued neglect of Christocentric doctrinal preaching.
Model for Training, Empowering, and Organizing Churches in the Mampong-west District for Shared Leadership in the Central Ghana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Adomako Michael
Published: June 2023

Problem. The Mampong-West District of Seventh-day Adventists in Central Ghana, West Africa, has a membership of over 1,943 with a minimum number of active lay members. There is a need to develop a training curriculum and create an organizational design for the district that will facilitate a shared leadership. Statement of the Task The task of the project is to develop a model for training, empowering, and organizing the churches in Mampong-West District for shared leadership that will equip and deploy members for effective leadership roles. Proposed Method. The project will use the Extension Movement in Theological Education (EMTE), the Logical Framework Matrix (LFM), and the Gantt Chart to present its strategy and activities schedule. The project will consist of four main activities or methods to be incorporated over a three-year period. The following topics will be presented: a) priesthood of all believers, b) biblical model of shared leadership, c) spiritual giftedness, and d) monitoring project outcomes. The foundation for the seminars will be based on shared leadership as seen in both the Old and New Testaments. Project Expectations. The training of the laity for the purpose of preparing them for a shared leadership would be expected to provide at least a 20-30 % increase in laity willing and ready to take leadership roles. The lay leaders will have identified their God-given talents and be willing to achieve their potential through working together for the development of the church. The ultimate goal of this project document would see an overall effective shared leadership that would result in both spiritual and numerical growth to the extent that other districts will see the need to adopt the project.
Teaching Self-Care to Pastors in the Western Nigeria Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Adelakin Sunday
Published: June 2023

Problem and Purpose The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria, as well as those in other parts of the world, have genuine concern for their pastors’ physical and spiritual well-being. One of the fundamental teachings of the church that applies both to the pastors and the laity as well is to be temperate in all that we do. There is still concern, however, for those pastors that are not observing and keeping the laws of health to keep healthy physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This project explored concepts of self-care practices as they relate to pastors in Nigeria and a teaching manual was created to help the pastors to be more intentional about how to take care of themselves. Method This project uses a qualitative methodology. I engaged many pastors from Nigeria, and even outside Nigeria, through phone calls, e-mails, Facebook interactions, read lots of books on the subject matter, and observed that the problem facing the pastoral profession is not an easy one. Result A teaching manual was created through this project to help pastors become more thoroughly informed about the teachings of self-care. Conclusion The teaching of the concept of self-care should be part of the curriculum at our seminaries and universities to prepare pastors for the ministry. The inclusion of self-care as part of the curriculum will make it intentional for the pastors not only to learn those principles, but also to practice the principles of self-care in their individual lives.
Leading Like Jesus: a Curriculum to Disciple African-American Males Into Becoming Spiritual Leaders in the Home, Church, and Community at the Glenville Seventh-day Adventist Church in Cleveland, Ohio
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Edmonds MyRon
Published: June 2023

Problem. According to recent statistics, there are 13 million more adult women than men in America’s churches. National statistics also indicate that women are 56 % more likely to hold a leadership position at a church. This reality appears to be more severe in African-American churches, where conservative estimates of 60-75 % of the attendees are female and of the remaining percentage of male congregants very few are between the ages of 12-45. Consequently, it would seem that African-American churches are struggling to attract males and develop males as spiritual leaders. The Seventh-day Adventist Church offers general enrichment programs for men. However, there is a scarcity of programs designed for the unique experience of the African-American male from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective. A discipleship curriculum is needed to provide transformational leadership training for African-American males in order to reactivate and strengthen them as spiritual leaders. Method. A ten-month discipleship curriculum called Leading Like Jesus was designed and implemented with men in the church between the ages of 18-50 years old. There were a total of 14 participants. The program was evaluated to determine its effectiveness in transitioning males to move beyond peripheral church attendance and positional leadership to impactful spiritual leadership in the home, church, and community. Each of the participants was given a pre- and post-assessment called the Holistic Spiritual Leadership Growth Assessment (HSLG), which measured their growth in areas of spiritual leadership using both quantitative and qualitative questions. Results. All of the 14 participants were positively affected by the Leading Like Jesus Curriculum intervention. Consistently and across the board in all 10 sections, the intervention made a difference in the leadership impact of the participants in their home, church, and community. Currently, each one of the participants is either an elder-in-training or a deacon-in-training at the Glenville Seventh-day Adventist Church. Conclusions. The church must be intentional about developing its African-American men into spiritual leaders. Spiritual leadership is not caught, it is taught. The model of Jesus in the discipleship of the twelve is not only descriptive, but also prescriptive for the development of people, and, more specifically, the development of men. When men are challenged to be spiritual leaders through consistent, practical, and spiritual affirmation, they thrive and the church is blessed.
Seminar for Improving Marital Satisfaction in the New Bethel Seventh-day Adventist Church in Antigua/Barbuda
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Braithwaite Mark
Published: June 2023

Problem The New Bethel Seventh-day Adventist Church in Antigua and Barbuda had four marriage enrichment seminars, covering general topics, between 2006 and 2010. However, based on my observations the marital satisfaction of those who attended did not appear to improve as a result of these seminars. Matters such as commitment, communication issues, and handling conflict seemed to be the major factors which accounted for low marital satisfaction. The development of a seminar to address these specific needs was thought to be advantageous. Method A weekend seminar entitled, “Committed to my Spouse” was developed and presented in August 2013. A didactic approach was taken with the use of power point presentations and DVD illustrations. Focus groups were also incorporated as a form of assessment and analysis. In order to measure change the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMS Scale) was used as a pre and post-test. The seminar focused on three core areas, commitment, communication skills, and problem solving. The success of the seminar was measured by employing the responses of the study sample to the EMS Scale and to their participation in a focus group. Results Twelve couples met the participation requirements and voluntarily decided to be a part of the study. One hundred percent (100%) of the couples attended all of the sessions. Results of the pre-test indicated that 75% of the participants indicated moderate to high levels of marital satisfaction while 25% indicated low to very low levels of marital satisfaction. Three months after delivery of the weekend seminar a post-test revealed that 77.3% indicated moderate to high levels of marital satisfaction while 22.7% of the respondents indicated low to very low levels of marital satisfaction. Since the completion of the study, one couple has separated. Conclusions Data collected through the EMS Scale did not indicate a significant variance between the pre and post assessments. However, focus group responses from the study sample suggest significant benefit was received from the marriage education process.
Development of Lay Leadership through Teleconferencing in the Early Bird Bible School
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Lee Choong Hwan
Published: June 2023

Problem As a pastor in local South Korean Adventist churches in the United States, I tried several times to train and nurture members, but there was not much fruit. I discovered that the activities of lay leaders in these churches were steadily declining. Although there are many causes, the most serious challenge is a lack of leadership development training for lay leaders. And then, when leadership training is provided, the program fails to promote an evangelistic passion and ultimately causes a deficit of training for future church leaders. Even when churches do provide the program, many Korean Adventists cannot attend the training session due to distance, lack of time, and/or apathy. Method This study used interviews to identify the factors that might influence the lay leadership in ministry. Some were personal calls and others group communication by teleconferencing. Some of the responses were observations from the organization of the Early Bird Bible School from 2008 to 2014. Library research, a theological analysis of lay leadership, a contextual analysis of the Early Bird Bible School and ministries of Korean Adventist Church in North America were pursued to design a leadership development strategy for lay leaders. Results The results of the data analysis showed that the number of applicants and lay leaders interested in the Early Bird Bible School increased steadily from 2008 to 2014. The results of the 2010 census showed that Korean-speaking Koreans living in North America are increasing even though immigrants from Korea are decreasing. It indicated a need for language training for lay leaders and a need to provide a leadership training program in the Korean language. The location of the Korean Adventist Churches in North American showed that they cannot easily cooperate with other churches unless they are in big cities. The distance creates time and financial barriers; however, communication is possible through teleconferencing as shown in the Early Bird Bible School. The limitations of geographic distance can be diminished through technology. Conclusions The results of the study of the Early Bird Bible School indicated that building lay leadership requires spiritual training based on regular Bible study, prayer, and ministry, as well as practical training based on the needs for the responsibility. Interviews with leaders indicated that there is a need for a mature leader and a system of accountability. A mature leader in this sense means someone who is consistent in word and deed, task-oriented, and searching for a spiritually rewarding experience. This study suggests that all churches need to be training centers for the development of lay leadership.
Extract of Celosia leptostachya Leaves Inhibits Cobra Venom Toxins
Authors:   Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndifu- Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State Nigeria., Ohanme Eugene O. , Akuodor Godwin C. ,   Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria., Ofor Casimir C. ,   Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria., Etu Kenneth E. ,   Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndifu- Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State Nigeria., Ramalan Mansur A. ,   Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria., Anele Donatus O. ,   Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria., Erejuwa Omotayo O. ,   Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndifu- Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State Nigeria.
Published: June 2023

Background: Celosia leptostachya belongs to Amaranthaceae plant family. Its leaves are used traditionally in the treatment of conditions, such as convulsion, eye infection and most notably to cure snakebites. This study investigated the inhibiting effect of the extract of C. leptostachya leaves against cobra snake venom in mice. Methods: We used 36 albino mice of mixed gender, weighing 20-25 g. They were divided into six groups of six rats each. Each rat was pre-treated with 0.4 mg/kg of cobra snake venom, and was subsequently given a graded dose of zero, 50, 100, 150, 200, or 250 mg/kg of the ethanol extract of C. leptostachya leaves. The animals were monitored for the survival rate. Various inhibition assays were performed to estimate the activities of acetyl cholinesterase, protease and adenosine triphosphatase of cobra venom, in the presence of 100-300 µg of the plant extract. Results: The extract inhibited the effects of cobra venom significantly after the intraperitoneal injection of the venom and extract at 20 minutes intervals. The results demonstrated that 100% of the mice survived if they received 100-250 mg/kg of the extract while only 83.3% survived with the extract at 50 mg/kg. The extract inhibited the venom’s acetyl cholinesterase, protease and adenosine triphosphatase. The inhibition occurred at higher percentages if the extract was given at 300 mg/kg. Conclusion: The plant extract significantly inhibited the snake venom, and its acetyl cholinesterase, protease and adenosine triphosphatase that mediated the venom’s toxicity.
Gastroprotective and Antioxidative Effects of Ammi Visnaga Extract Against Ethanol-induced Gastric Mucosal Ulceration in Male Albino Rats
Authors:   Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University. Fayoum, Egypt., Saleh Amro
Published: June 2023

Background: Alcohol abuse contributes to the pathology of gastric ulcers. The tissues contain antioxidants, but the activity declines when exposed to reactive oxygen species. The Ammi visnaga extract has substantial scavenging effects and is rich in phenols and flavonoids. We estimated the gastro-protective and antioxidative effects of A. visnaga extract on rats’ gastric mucosal lesions after exposure to ethanol. Methods: Forty adult male albino rats were divided into four groups of ten each. Group 1 (standard control), group 2 received omeprazole 20 mg/kg+1 mL ethanol, group 3 (ulcer model) received 1 mL ethanol 80% only, and group 4 received 1200 mg/kg/day A. Visnaga extract+1 mL ethanol 80%. The gastric pH, percentage of ulcer area, gastric mucus secretion, oxidative and antioxidant markers, and histopathology were examined in each group. Results: Pre-treatment with omeprazole and A. visnaga extract improved the gastric acidity, the ulcerated areas, and the gastric mucus secretion compared to the rats in group 3. Compared to group 3, rats treated with omeprazole and A. visnaga extract showed major improvements in the tissue glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase levels. The histopathology examinations showed ulceration of the glandular mucosa in group 3, accompanied by multifocal inflammatory cell infiltrations. The omeprazole treatment completely protected the gastric mucosa in group 2. Significant improvement was also observed in rats pretreated with A. visnaga extract (group 4). Conclusion: The gastro-protective effects of A. visnaga extract included the inhibition of tissue oxidative stress and increased the antioxidant properties.
Extraction, Fractionation, Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Activities of Cassia absus L. and Citrus medica L.
Authors:   Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan., Kousar Zartasha , Manzoor Surryia ,   Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan., Naz Saima ,   Division of Science and Technology, University of Education Lahore, Multan Campus 60700, Pakistan., Shafiq Shahid Muhammad ,   Department of Plant Sciences, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Al-Khoud 123, Muscat, Oman.
Published: June 2023

Background: Cassia absus L. and Citrus medica L. plants are sources of different phytochemicals with pharmaceutical significance. They are biochemically distinctive and used in producing various herbal products with exclusive bioactivity. Also, the extraction of these phytonutrients with medicinal characteristics has recently increased. Objectives: We determined to evaluate the plant-derived compounds such as polyphenols and antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of the methanolic extract of Cassia absus L. and Citrus medica L. Methods: Antioxidant activity was calculated through linoleic acid inhibition, determination of reducing power, and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging assay. The disk diffusion method was used for assessing antimicrobial activity. Various solvents such as acetic acid, ethanol, acetone, n-hexane, and ethyl acetate were used to perform partition fractionation of the methanolic extract of plants. Results: Three major components were analyzed through high-performance liquid chromatography in C. absus and C. medica. Total phenolic contents varied from 5.58-17.1 to 2.66-7.41 per 100 g examined through Folin-Ciocalteu reagent, pointed as gallic acid equivalents (GAE), and total flavonoid contents lined from 11.50-32.4 to 24.91-36.36 per 100 g specified as catechin equivalents. Inhibition rate and reducing potential were greater in C. medica fractions of 49.6% and 1.14, respectively. The C. medica solvent fractions exhibited greater radical scavenging activity in the DPPH assay at 80%. C. absus and C. medica extract significantly inhibit different gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Fusarium) and gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Fusarium Solani) bacteria. Conclusion: Both leaf extracts of C. absus and C. medica could have potential applications in agriculture, pharmaceutics, and medicine.
A Study on the Alteration of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-related Proteins in Cyclophosphamide-induced Damage to Urothelium
Authors:   Department of Biochemistry, Tata Medical Cancer Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal, India., R Hemalatha , N Muthuraman ,   Department of Biochemistry, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India., Rani Sandya ,   Centre for Stem Cell Research, Bagayam, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India., Abraham Premila ,   Department of Biochemistry, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: June 2023

Background: Cyclophosphamide is widely prescribed as an anti-cancer drug and used as an immunosuppressant. Hemorrhagic cystitis is one of the common complications of cyclophosphamide intake. We hypothesized that endoplasmic reticulum stress-related proteins could be altered in urothelium treated with cyclophosphamide. Objectives: We checked the effect of cyclophosphamide on the expression of various endoplasmic reticulum stress-related proteins in Vero cells. Methods: We treated Vero cells with varying doses of cyclophosphamide and observed its viability in flow cytometry using propidium iodide staining. We looked for changes in the expression of endoplasmic reticulum stress-related proteins in Vero cells treated with cyclophosphamide by western blot technique. Results: Cyclophosphamide at higher doses caused more death in Vero cells that could be attributed to an increase in apoptosis as evidenced by the changes in the morphology of cells and increased expression of endoplasmic reticulum specific caspase-12 proteins. Growth arrest/DNA damage 153 (GADD 153), one of the key transcription factors involved in the mediation of endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis, was upregulated in Vero cells treated with cyclophosphamide. The protective effect of glucose-regulated protein GRP 78 against apoptosis was lost in Vero cells treated with a higher dose of cyclophosphamide, which is corroborated by decreased expression of GRP 78 in Vero cells treated with higher doses compared to Vero cells treated with lower doses of cyclophosphamide. Expression of disulfide isomerase protein, which guides misfolded proteins to fold properly, was downregulated in Vero cells treated with cyclophosphamide. Conclusion: To summarize, our study showed an alteration in the expression of key endoplasmic reticulum stress-related proteins in Vero cells treated with cyclophosphamide.
Comparative assessment of the nutritional value of feed from rare silage crops
Authors: Kapsamun A. D. , Pavlyuchik E. N. , Ivanova N. N.
Published: June 2023

Relevance. The article is devoted to the study of the nutritional and energy value of feed from perennial rare silage crops — goatʼs rue eastern and pierced leaf sylphia, ways to improve the quality of their silage using low-cost methods of conservation.

Methods. The research was carried out in 2019–2021 at the Gubino agricultural polygon of VNIIMZ (Tver region). Highly productive silage crops were studied: eastern goat, freshly mown eastern goat, plus meadow fescue (60:40%); eastern goat, plus pronzennolistnaya silfia (60:40%); eastern goat, slightly dried; pronzennolistnaya silfia; pronzennolistnaya silfia plus otava eastern goat (60:40%); corn plus from the eastern goat (60:40%); corn (control). The area of the experiment is 6.1 hectares, the placement of options is randomized, in three tiers, the repetition is three-fold, the use is twoaxis.

Results. The preparation of high-quality silage from perennial, uncommon silage crops requires special technological methods: the choice of the vegetation phase in which the culture has the optimal ratio of nutrients, the use of carbohydrate additives, and wilting of the mass. In the course of the research, silage samples from all varieties of crops and grass mixtures were analyzed in a comparative aspect. It was found that the total content of organic acids in the silage was high (1.68– 3.22%). Lactic acid fermentation prevailed in all variants, which ensured the production of silage of the 1st class. The largest share of lactic acid (more than 80%) falls on silage from the eastern goat, silfia pronzennolistnaya and corn. The concentration of the exchange energy was highest in the silage from the eastern goat (11.8 MJ/kg), a mixture of goat and meadow fescue (11.1 MJ/kg), silfia pronzennolistnaya (10.9 MJ/kg) and the joint silage of the silfia with the otava of the goat (10.8 MJ/kg) of dry matter (SV), respectively (the significance of the differences is p < 0.05).
EFFICIENCY OF GRAPHITE CARBON NITRIDE IN THE SORPTION OF IRON (Fe2+) AND COPPER (Cu2+) IONS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION
Authors:   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Guliyeva A.A. , Abbasov S.S. ,   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Agayeva N.A. ,   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Nurullaev H.K. ,   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Abbasova N.I. ,   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Heydarov A.A. ,   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ahmedov V.M. ,   M.Nagiyev Institute Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Published: June 2023

In the present work, freshly prepared from urea powders of graphite carbon nitride were subjected to ultrasonic exfoliation and were used to evaluate their adsorption efficiency for iron and copper ions from an aqueous solution. It has been established that the sorption efficiency is significantly affected by the pH of the medium, the contact time, and the initial concentration of metal ions. It is shown that the Fe2+ sorption isotherm by carbon nitride can be well modeled by both the Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms based on correlation coefficients
INFLUENCE OF ADDITIVES ON THE QUALITY OF DIESEL FUEL
Authors:   Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Pashayeva L.V. , Aliyev S.A. ,   Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry
Published: June 2023

The influence of the physicochemical properties of diesel fractions on the effectiveness of the action of a cetane-enhancing additive, such as density, viscosity, sulfur content, boiling point (10%, 50%, 90%), molecular weight, and the choice of the required amount of additive for effective modification of the cetane number, were studied. To increase the cetane number, three different cetane improvers were used in this work. Three samples from various refinery units were used as the main base fuel:2-EGN(additives №1); № 2- AlH and № 3-AmH.For each sample, an increase in the cetane number of diesel fuel is shown depending on the concentration of additive № 2. It was noted that an increase in the amount of additives to 2.5% leads to an increase in the cetane number in all three samples. Of all the additives studied in the tested samples, additive № 1 turned out to be the best cetane-enhancing.The image of thecetane numbers of samples (№1 - № 3 with additives №1 - №3, are presented in the form of tables.The change in the cetane numbers of the samples is from 51 to 54. The scope of application is also indicated in the work: laboratories, and oil refineries, to obtain diesel fuel with specified cetane number parameters
SYNTHESIS AND PROPERTIES OF THE COORDINATION COMPOUND OF CALCIUM STEARATE WITH THIOCARBAMIDE
Authors:   Khorezm Mamun Academy, Khiva, Uzbekistan, Khasanov Sh.B. , Ibodullaeva T.A. ,   Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Abdullaeva Z.Sh. ,   Khorezm Mamun Academy, Khiva, Uzbekistan, Khudoyberganov O.I. ,   Khorezm Mamun Academy, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Published: June 2023

The complex compound of calcium stearate salt with thiourea was synthesized by mechanochemical method. The composition of the resulting compound was studied using the method of elemental analysis. For the first time, crystallographic data of the compound were obtained using X-ray phase analysis. The stability of the complex compound was determined using the method of differential thermal analysis
SYNTHESIS AND POLYMERIZATION OF N,N-DI(β-CHLOR)ALLYLAMINO- ETHANIC ACID
Authors:   Institute of Polymer Materials, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Garamanov A.M. , Akhmedova R.A. ,   Institute of Polymer Materials, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Gusiev N.Kh. ,   Institute of Polymer Materials, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mamedov B.A. ,   Institute of Polymer Materials, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mamedova A.F. ,   Institute of Polymer Materials, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Gurbanov M.Sh. ,   Institute of Polymer Materials, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Published: June 2023

Amino acids are chiral compounds that make up proteins and play an important role in biochemical processes in living organisms. They are widely used as building blocks in organic synthesis, components of asymmetric synthesis catalysts, separating agents, etc. To this end, we found that the interaction of 1 mol aminoethanic acid with 2 mol of (β-chlor)allyl chloride in an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide leads to the formation of a new monomer – N,N-di(β-chlor)allylamino ethanic acid (BEA) with a yield of ~45%. When carrying out the polymerization of BEA in an aqueous solution in the presence of ammonium persulfate with an initiator concentration of 4·10-4–5·10-3 mol/l , water-soluble polymers with sufficiently high values of reduced viscosity ([η] = 0.16–0.18 dl/q) for the indicated amino acid were obtained. It was found that polymerization proceeds along the double bonds of diallyl groups according to the cyclolinear mechanism with a pyrrolidine structure
SYNTHESIS OF PARA-AMINOPHENYL CYCLOPROPYLMETHACRYLATE AND ITS RADICAL COPOLYMERIZATION WITH STYRENE
Authors:   Institute of Polymer Materials, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Vahabova V.A. , Mammadova A.F. ,   Institute of Polymer Materials, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Guliyev K.Q. ,   Institute of Polymer Materials, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Published: June 2023

The synthesis of a new monomer para-aminophenyl cyclopropyl methacrylate (APCM) was carried out, its radical copolymerization with styrene was investigated and some regularities of the process were studied. Its radical copolymerizations with styrene were carried out and the resulting copolymers were established in the structures. Based on the IR-NMR and UV spectra, it was found that the copolymerization process of para-aminophenyl cyclopropyl methacrylate proceeds through the double bond, and the substituents, para-aminophenyl cyclopropyl fragment, remain in the side macrochain. The values of the relative activity constants of monomer were determined and the parameters Q and e were calculated according to Alfrey and Pras. The copolymerization constants of the specified compound (r1) with styrene (r2) calculated by the Feinman-Ross method are r1=0.45, r2=0.22, the values of parameters Q and e: Q=0.024 and e=-2.316, respectively. It was revealed that the resulting copolymer has a sufficiently high biomedical activity, which opens the possibility of using this copolymer as a bactericide
SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURAL STUDY OF BIS-(NITROTEREFTALATO)-MONOPYRIDINO Сo (II) HEXAHYDRATE
Authors:   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Aliyeva G.M. , Rakhmanova S.Y. ,   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Alakbarova F.J. ,   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Munshieva M.K. ,   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Movsumov E.M. ,   Azerbaijan State Agrarian University, Imanova N.A. ,   M.Nagiyev Institute Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mammadova N.A. ,   M.Nagiyev Institute Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mammadova H.F. ,   M.Nagiyev Institute Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mansurova K.A. ,   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Published: June 2023

The new complex of Co (II) with 2-nitroterephtalic acid was synthesized and its molecular and crystallic structures were studied. It was found the structure consists of polymeric chains of the dianion of nitroterephtalic acid formed by hydrogen bonds, between which the cobalt hexahydrate cations are located. Including into complex composition pyridine molecule was not coordinate with cobalt (II) ion, but formed an adduct with polyanion of 2-nitroterephthalate through hydrogen bonds
OBTAINING OF ALKALINE FROM ALUMINATE SOLUTION BY ELECTRODIALYSIS METHOD
Authors:   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Haydarov A.A. , Alyshanly G.I. ,   M.Nagiev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Ministry of Science and Education  of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Kuliyev S.A. ,   Lentatek Aerospace Aviation and Technology Inc, Ankara, Turkey, Mehmet D.T. ,   Fırat University, Elazig, Turkey
Published: June 2023

In the study, electrodialysis of alunite mud and aluminum hydroxide washing solutions, obtained during the processing of alunite ore, has been carried out in the study. Acid and alkali extraction from the electrodialysis process, as well as the conditions for solidification of the obtained alkali and acid, has been researched. PC Cell 64004 electrodialysis device and bipolar, anion, cation exchange membranes and the processes occurring in the membranes has been used in the experiments. Studies show that during the electrodialysis of sodium sulfate solution, if it is possible to obtain a 3–4% sodium hydroxide solution in the initial experiments, the concentration of the alkali can be increased to 5% in the alkali thickening experiments. The flow rate of 1 ml/sec, current strength – 3–4 A, voltage – 4–5 V have been adopted as the optimal conditions of the experiments. During the study of the factors effect on the concentration of the products, it has been determined that the flow rate is the main factor affecting the process. So reducing the flow rate leads to an increase in the concentration of alkali and acid. The longer the sodium sulfate solution remains in the electrolysis chambers, the higher the concentration of the obtains alkali. At the same time, although increasing the current intensity and voltage allows to achieve an increase in the thickness of the products, the rise of these parameters is not considered favorable, since the increase in the current strength has a negative effect on the quality of the membranes