bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Commonalities of Socially Responsible Investment With Islamic Finance: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Muttaqin Ecky Imamul
Published: August 2024

This study aims to evaluate the number of overviews on the commonalities of socially responsible investment (SRI) with Islamic finance by providing critical thinking in terms of the investment screening process. The main critical reviews are obtained from the articles, paperwork, and previous related studies from reputable open access journals such as Emerald, SSRN databases, and other indexed-Scopus on the Web of Science. This study finds that the commonalities of socially responsible investment with Islamic finance has seemingly been characterized as a slow-moving but unstoppable works since global movements aspire to prevent a transgression of Earth's boundaries towards financial risks. Intertemporal choice accounts for how reliable constitutes for transitioning and adapting planetary boundaries in investment decisions. The challenge is to bridge the postulated gap on the commonalities of SRI with Islamic finance leading into social and financial return aspects in order to construct long-term predictions and scenarios embodying the Islamic finance concept through environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach.
Finance and Output Volatity During The Global Financial Crisis
Authors: Ibrahim Mansor H. , Law Siong Hook , Sukmana Raditya
Published: August 2024

This paper assesses the effectiveness of financial depth and financial inclusion in the mitigation of output volatility during the 2008-2010 Global Financial Crisis. The paper also evaluates whether finance is more effective in countries with more developed financial systems, higher levels of economic developments, sounder banking systems, and better political stability. Employing a cross-sectional dataset covering more than 100 countries, our results indicate the ability of finance in subduing output volatility during the crisis. Our evidence is also concrete in suggesting the success of finance in reducing output volatility in more financially developed, advanced, and politically stable countries. However, the evidence is unclear on whether finance is beneficial for countries characterized by low, intermediate, or high banking stability. In addition to these findings, the preponderance of evidence tends to suggest the better ability of financial usage as compared to financial access in mitigating aggregate fluctuations during the crisis. Finally, our additional analysis reveals that finance functions well in stabilizing output when output volatility is high.
Determinants and Complexities of Halal Logistics in Malaysia: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Husna Anis , Yusof Mohd Faiz Mohamed , Jafar Ahmad , Qadri Ahmed Qasim
Published: August 2024

This study employs a systematic literature review to examine the challenges of halal logistics in Malaysia, addressing a significant gap in the literature concerning the operational difficulties in maintaining halal integrity throughout supply chain processes. As the world’s Muslim population grows, understanding the complexities of halal logistics becomes crucial for industry stakeholders. Through Google Scholar and Scopus databases, this research identifies and analyzes 14 pertinent articles, focusing on the challenges within halal logistics. The thematic analysis reveals six primary challenges faced in Malaysia: high operational costs, lack of knowledge, limited demand for halal logistics services, operational complexities, inadequate management, and difficulties in the implementation of halal standards. These findings not only enhance the theoretical understanding of halal logistics but also offer practical insights for improving its implementation. By pinpointing these challenges, the study suggests a need for strategic efforts to foster market growth and service competitiveness in the halal logistics sector. Future research should broaden the review scope and explore solutions to these challenges, promoting best practices in halal logistics.
Food Insecurity and Coping Mechanism During COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Pratiwi Ira Eka
Published: August 2024

This study provides empirical evidence with respect to identifying whether the coping mechanism adopted by households in Indonesia significantly influences food security during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data used was from the fourth round of high-frequency monitoring data of COVID-19 impact on households from the World Bank (www.microdata.worldbank.org), which was collected between November 3rd – 15th, 2020 through the phone-based survey. By employing the logit regression model and controlling for demography characteristics such as gender, age, and education level, this study confirms that reducing non-food consumption has been effectively lowering the probability of food insecurity in all forms of indicators, including “were hungry” (3.3 percentage points), “went without eating” (2.0 percentage points), “unable to eat nutritious food” (6.6 percentage points), “food shortage” (9.6 percentage points), and “eat less” (5.6 percentage points). Additionally, households who relied on saving had a lower probability of 13.7 percentage points of being unable to eat nutritious food, while households who received assistance from the government had a lower chance of 2.4 percentage points of experiencing hunger during the pandemic. This study emphasizes that temporary strategies or short-term coping mechanisms such as relying on support from relatives, taking loans, and engaging in additional income-generating activities, as well as reducing food consumption may not contribute effectively to food security, instead, these types of coping mechanisms may exacerbate food insecurity. The findings of this study offer several implications in regard to enhancing the capacity of households to cope with the difficulties during crises as well as policy implications to design effective interventions in dealing with future shocks.
Nurturing Young Muslim Students as Part of Minority Group in American Society
Authors: Dellarosa Maretha , Windarto Titus Eko
Published: August 2024

Placing a religious foundation in the early generation presents challenges for Muslims, especially when religion is not part of academic curricula. Even though there has been debates on religious teaching, the significance of infusing religious values remains unquestionable in students’ lives. Those who need to deepen their religious faith enroll in religious classes outside school activities. The present article sets out to examine two Muslim teachers’ efforts to nurture young Muslims’ identity and the challenges they encounter. In doing so, this study employs the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and identity theory as theoretical frameworks. The findings of this qualitative study add to the literature on the importance of nurturing Muslim students’ identity in a non-Muslim country, the U.S. This is important because the ongoing hate against Islam in a post-9/11 world causes Muslim and Muslim-looking students to face religious discrimination on academic grounds. We argue that infusing Islamic values to young Muslim students serves as a strong foundation for students’ spiritual development.
The Challenges and Opportunities of Underprivileged Urbanized People in Accessing Education: A Case Study in Depok City
Authors: Asfiya’ R M Syauqi , Windiana Wiwin
Published: August 2024

Urbanization is one factor influencing poverty in Indonesia’s major cities. Urbanization in Indonesia is characterized by migration of residents from villages to cities to improve their standard of living and try their luck in the city. However, many urbanized people who move from villages to cities need more education and specific skills. As a result, they need help to find easier and more decent jobs, even though cities provide more jobs. This condition causes many urbanized people to end up as underprivileged, such as street people busking at red lights and on the streets. This research aimed to examine the challenges and opportunities faced by underprivileged urbanized people in accessing education. The research used a qualitative case study approach. The participants in this study are urbanized people who move from villages to cities but end up being underprivileged in the cities they attend. Furthermore, the researchers used an interactive data analysis by Morse (1994), comprehending, synthesizing, theorizing and recontextualizing. The findings of this study are expected to provide a true picture of urbanized people and underprivileged people’s education. The results showed that the underprivileged urbanized people in Liu village, Depok face several challenges in fulfilling their education, such as difficulty enrolling their children in public school and paying school fees. Besides their opportunities to access education, they are already aware of government assistance, such as KIP and KDS programs, which allow them to pay their children’s tuition fees with LKS money.
Postmodernism Challenges for Muslim Schools and Universities in Malaysia: The Role of AI Pedagogical Integration into Islamic Education
Authors: Jamil Jamaliah , Jamil Nurul Huda Izzati
Published: August 2024

In today’s rapidly changing world, postmodern civilization has been accused of undermining traditional, religious universal values and socio-economic inequality. The intersection of Islamic philosophy and secular education creates profound tension, as Islamic  teachings on justice, equality and religious principles often clash with Western secular values, leading to issues such as incompetent graduates, LGBTQ disorder, and over- capitalism conflicts. Schools and universities also grapple with significant challenges like zero hands-on skills, large class sizes, lack of resources, and student behavioral ongoing issues, which impede effective teaching and learning. Additionally, non-inclusive students, especially those with disabilities or from minority ethnic backgrounds, face bullying, discrimination and difficulty accessing resources, exacerbating their isolation and hindering academic performance. This study utilized a qualitative research methodology grounded in the researchers’ nearly twenty years of teaching experience at private universities across Malaysia, including at UNITAR Malaysia, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT), the Management and Science University (MSU), and Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TARUC). The research was informed by direct classroom engagement, a mentoring program, and involvement in academic events administration, offering deep insights into student challenges and enriching data collection. The methodology included providing motivational support and counseling to students with special needs and those underperforming. A critical, reflexive approach was adopted to address potential biases, and results were verified through member-checking and triangulation. This comprehensive approach enabled a thorough exploration of the Malaysian educational context, identifying challenges and themes, yet providing a robust framework for understanding student experiences and pedagogical strategies. The study is structured into four sections: methodology, challenges in Malaysia’s educational system, the incorporation of Qur’anic metaphysics in tertiary education, and the application of interactive AI-pedagogy technologies. The study revealed practical recommendations for educators, policy makers, and researchers, aiming to  bridge the gap between Islamic principles and secular educational practices. Using Malaysia as a case study, the research explores the potential of a holistic approach to Islamic education  in addressing the postmodern and post-pandemic challenges by Muslim society. It is worth noting that the study is specifically focused on Muslim education in Malaysia. Therefore, its  findings may not be generalizable to other Muslim countries or societies. Nevertheless, the research is expected to provide a profound perspective on addressing postmodernism challenges in the Muslim pedagogical world.
Hybrid Movements, Digital Technology, and the Rise and Fall of Far-Right Islamist Protest Mobilization in Indonesia
Authors: Salma Aqida Nuril
Published: August 2024

What explains the rise and fall of far-right Islamist protest mobilization in contemporary Indonesia? The 2016-2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election witnessed significant growth in support for and mobilization of the far-right. While far-right Islamist mobilization has occurred regularly since the fall of the authoritarian Suharto regime in 1998, its longevity and impact on electoral politics has historically been limited. I maintain that the 2016 far-right Islamist protest mobilization was enabled and disabled by the dynamic relationship between hybrid media and hybrid movement strategies. Hybrid thinking serves as a platform for understanding the increasingly diverse and complex nature of Islamist mobilization, generating new ways of exploring some of the classic concerns of social movement studies and technology. Moreover, previous research on the far-right primarily focuses on electoral and party politics, while studies on social movements and technologies often fall into technological determinism, providing only a limited understanding of one of the most pressing issues of our time. This study proposes an innovative analytic strategy to understand the complexity of contemporary Islamist protest mobilization, creating a hybrid movement that effectively spans different movements, constituencies, and institutions, all coexisting within a hybrid media environment that deftly merges elements of old and newer media logics to influence participation, collaboration, and coordination in the spheres of social movements and protest politics.
Al-Attas, Islamization and Pancasila: The Impact of Attasian Thought on Political Islam in Indonesia
Authors: Lilly Peter
Published: August 2024

This article tracks the influence of specific ideas of the Malaysian Muslim philosopher Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas on Indonesian Islamic political thought. The primary focus of the article is to outline the impact that the adoption of specific concepts from Al-Attas have had on the trajectory of Indonesian Islamic thought and Islamist politics. In particular, it focuses on how the concepts of Islamization and de-Islamization of language has helped bring about a new discourse on the relationship between Islam, Pancasila, and the state. This discourse has been led by a number of Indonesian Islamic political thinkers who studied the thought of Al-Attas in Malaysia and who have subsequently returned to Indonesia, hybridising and spreading these new ideas, exerting a great deal of influence on the Islamist movement in Indonesia.
Why Do Religious Ideas Matter? The Multidimensionality of the Indonesian Public Sphere
Authors: Darmini Asep Muizudin Muhamad
Published: August 2024

In this paper, I challenge the claim of the universalistic public sphere by providing contextual complexity of the national and local public sphere in Indonesia. In the original version of the Habermasian public sphere, people sat together in the salon and the café to exchange their ideas, sustaining the secular, capitalistic, and individualistic public sphere. However, further critics have shown the problems of putting secular ideas as the central force of the public sphere, particularly as it overlooks the complexity of the public sphere in religious contexts. These critics are particularly relevant to understanding the Indonesian public sphere in which the Muslim-majority population aims to dominate public life, as the religiously motivated political agenda has a further consequence for democratisation in Indonesia, which has been heralded as a prime example of harmony between Islamic values and Western democracy. At the same time, digitalisation has facilitated a religious revival in the national public sphere, combining religious sentiment within a highly individualised and digitalised society. This paper analyses the challenges of the digital divide in the local public sphere of pondok pesantren (Indonesian Islamic boarding schools). With a lack of digital access and democratic practices in day-to-day pondok pesantren life, communalistic religious practices have dominated the public sphere of these boarding schools. Within such complexity, this paper deliberates on how the local and national contexts in Indonesia shed light on the multidimensionality of the public sphere.
Far Away but Similar: Peaceful Coexistence Models in Indonesia and Syria
Authors: Kostanian Ararat
Published: August 2024

Successful social coexistence in countries with multiethnic and multireligious populations is rare. Scholars have used different approaches to find the theory that explains the key elements communities perform in reaching an environment of peaceful coexistence. In this regard, the previous theories give us a partial understanding of the successful peaceful existence amid rising conservatism in global scale. Drawing from Robert Putnam’s social capital theory, this article argues that peaceful coexistence in Syria and Indonesia has been successful due to several factors: the historical, trust and reciprocity, social network and the nationalist sentiment. The empirical research was done by analyzing academic, analytic, and historical data, conducting interviews, and fieldwork with community members in Syria and Indonesia.
A Review of the Latest Spectroscopic Research in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Applications
Authors: Workman Jerome
Published: August 2024

Spectroscopic analytical techniques are pivotal in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, facilitating the classification and quantification of processes and products. This review highlights very recent advancements in several key spectroscopic methods, including atomic, vibrational, molecular, electronic, and diffraction techniques. The applications of these analytical techniques in drug development, process monitoring, and quality control are discussed, showcasing their integral roles in advancing pharmaceutical sciences.
Redox homeostasis and pH monitoring: a step forward to personalized medicine and dermatology
Authors: Lotti T. , Kocic H. , Lomonosov K. M.
Published: August 2024

Skin is continually subjected to various environmental stressors, such as pollution, UV rays, and other oxidative damage factors. It is obligatory to ascertain the exact importance of redox status and ROS indicators, which may be assessed in diverse physiological fluids and tissues. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) can cause lipid peroxidation, which can compromise the integrity and functionality of skin cells by degrading membrane lipids. This may compromise the skin barrier, making the skin more prone to infections and environmental irritants, increasing water loss and dryness. Collagen in the dermis can covalently link to malondialdehyde (MDA), a byproduct of lipid peroxidation generated by oxidatively damaged skin lipids, to form MDA-collagen adducts. Several types of skin cancer are associated with a heightened vulnerability of DNA purine and pyrimidine bases to oxidative damage and altered DNA repair capacity (DRC). Damage from ROS may cause hyaluronate to become less viscous, which increases its susceptibility to degradation. Elastin hydrodynamic radius decreased the rate of self-assembly in response to ROS. Alterations in redox homeostasis can lead to various diseases and conditions, including vitiligo, actinic keratosis, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, systemic sclerosis, the onset of wrinkles, and skin aging. The most recent formulations' capacity to improve pH and Redox simultaneously can be attained by carefully selecting proposed antioxidant formulations. The combination of modern preparations is currently available and should be used in accordance with the suggested guidelines.
Students’ Ability in Reading Comprehension of Da’wah and Islamic Communication Department at STAIN Bengkalis
Authors: Mahsuri Mahsuri
Published: August 2024

Reading as an important skill for students, especially in reading English texts that require more understanding than Indonesian texts. The function and importance of reading has changed both in society and in the world of education. This research was descriptive quantitative. The purpose of this research was to determine students’ ability in reading comprehension of the da'wah and Islamic communication department. The population in this research was all students who took study english text course in the second semester of the 2019/2020 school year with sample of 40 students. The data collection technique used reading comprehension test. The results of this research indicate that the students’ ability in reading comprehension in the da'wah and Islamic communication department is 48,875 which into avarage category. The difficult part of reading comprehension in this research was vocabulary. Students are expected to master and have a lot of vocabulary in English, it will be clearer in understanding the text in English. Not only vocabulary that must be mastered by students but there are several other factors that affect students' ability to understand reading.Membaca sebagai keterampilan penting bagi mahasiswa, terutama dalam membaca teks bahasa Inggris yang membutuhkan pemahaman lebih dari teks bahasa Indonesia. Fungsi dan pentingnya membaca telah berubah baik dalam masyarakat maupun dalam dunia pendidikan. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif kuantitatif. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kemampuan pemahaman bacaan mahasiswa jurusan dakwah dan komunikasi Islam. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa yang mengambil mata kuliah Bahasa Inggris pada semester dua tahun ajaran 2019/2020 dengan sampel sebanyak 40 mahasiswa. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes pemahaman bacaan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan pemahaman bacaan mahasiswa jurusan dakwah dan komunikasi Islam adalah 48.875 yang berada pada kategori sedang. Bagian yang sulit dari pemahaman bacaan dalam penelitian ini adalah kosa kata. Jika siswa menguasai dan memiliki banyak kosakata dalam bahasa Inggris, maka akan lebih mudah untuk memahami teks dalam bahasa Inggris. Tidak hanya kosakata yang harus dikuasai siswa tetapi ada beberapa faktor lain yang mempengaruhi kemampuan siswa dalam memahami bacaan.
Kebijakan Pendidikan Islam Thailand Selatan
Authors: Ajmain Nahrim
Published: August 2024

The purpose of education in a country is determined by the philosophy and way of life of the nation or country. Different philosophies and views of life of a nation or country cause different goals to be achieved in the education and at the same time will also affect the country. Thailand is a country that has an education policy that integrates religious, cultural and political values in it. For this reason, this paper will present what are the Islamic education curriculum policies made by the Thai government and how the attitudes of the people of the Pattani area of Southern Thailand in implementing the curriculum, especially at the Ban Budhee school, Laem Pho district, Pattani South Thailand province.
Implementasi Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Dengan Pemanfaatan Teknologi
Authors: Rahmalia Fadlila
Published: August 2024

This article examines how technology can be utilized in the process of Arabiclearning. Many problems of learning of Arabic language in accordance with the context faced in various educational institutions, a teacher allows modification formethodsof teaching and learning. This can be done with technological developments that contain lots of information that can be used to improve learning  outcomes. Discussion about the application of technology in learning Arabic contains the question of what kind of technology that can be utilized, whether the technology can play a role in the alignment and sustainability of learning Arabic from basic to middle level, whether the technology can make learners will be more interested in learning the Arabiclanguage, whether the technology can create realization and relevance to what the students perceived, whether the technology can create Arabic learning media more varied that still lacks, whether the technology can improve the ability or competence of teachers in teaching Arabic, whether technology is able to take advantage of time allocation for learning Arabic, whether the technology is able to create an Arabic speaking environment. Through qualitative descriptive method, this article summarizes some of the above questions.
Artikel ini mengeksplorasi bagaimana teknologi dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran bahasa Arab. Masalah pembelajaran bahasa Arab yang berbeda tergantung pada konteks di lembaga pendidikan yang berbeda, staf pengajar memungkinkan perubahan dalam metode belajar mengajar. Hal ini dapat dilakukan melalui perkembangan teknologi yang mengandung kekayaan informasi yang dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar. Pembahasan penerapan teknologi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Arab meliputi pertanyaan seperti: bentuk teknologi apa saja yang dapat digunakan, apakah teknologi dapat berperan dalam keserasian dan keberlangsungan pembelajaran bahasa Arab dari SD hingga SMA, apakah teknologi dapat merangsang minat belajar bahasa siswa. Bahasa Arab, teknologi dapat menciptakan pemahaman dan makna bagi perasaan siswa, teknologi dapat menciptakan lingkungan belajar bahasa Arab yang lebih fleksibel, yang kekurangan waktu yang dihabiskan untuk belajar bahasa Arab, teknologi dapat menciptakan lingkungan bahasa Arab. Artikel ini membahas beberapa masalah di atas melalui deskripsi kualitatif.
Metode Number Head Together (NHT) dan Penerapannya dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI)
Authors: Hanifa Nur , Ritonga Supardi
Published: August 2024

This research aims to explain the Number Head Together (NHT) learning method and its application in PAI learning. The method used in this research is library research, namely a research method based on collecting data and information from various literature and documentation sources available in libraries or in electronic form. The results of this research are that the Number Head Together (NHT) learning method is a very structured method of learning. This method helps gather information, confirms student understanding, and encourages analysis and review of learning material. Another advantage of NHT is its ability to control groups of students, keep them active, and facilitate ongoing discussions. In its application to Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning, the Number Heads Together (NHT) method can be an effective approach for teaching religious values, ethics and understanding of religion to students so as to create an environment that supports cooperation, active participation and understanding. a deeper understanding of religious values. It also allows students to share their understanding and enrich their religious knowledge through group discussions and reflection.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan tentang metode pembelajaran Number Head Together (NHT) dan penerapannya didalam pembelajaran PAI. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi Pustaka (Library Research), yaitu metode penelitian yang didasarkan pada pengumpulan data dan informasi dari berbagai sumber literatur dan dokumentasi yang tersedia di perpustakaan atau dalam bentuk elektronik. Hasil dari penelitian ini ialah Metode pembelajaran Number Head Together (NHT) merupakan metode yang sangat terstruktur dalam pembelajaran. Metode ini membantu meramu informasi, mengonfirmasi pemahaman siswa, serta mendorong analisis dan review terhadap materi pembelajaran. Keunggulan lain dari NHT adalah kemampuannya dalam mengendalikan kelompok siswa, membuat mereka tetap aktif, dan memfasilitasi diskusi yang berkelanjutan. Dalam penerapannya pada pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI), metode Number Heads Together (NHT) dapat menjadi pendekatan yang efektif untuk mengajarkan nilai-nilai agama, etika, dan pemahaman agama kepada siswa sehingga menciptakan lingkungan yang mendukung kerja sama, partisipasi aktif, dan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang nilai-nilai agama. Ini juga memungkinkan siswa untuk berbagi pemahaman mereka dan memperkaya pengetahuan agama mereka melalui diskusi kelompok dan refleksi.
Policy Paper: Observaciones sobre las recomendaciones al Estado cubano en el marco del Cuarto Ciclo del Examen Periódico Universal (EPU)
Authors: Angel Baquero Sergio , Muñoz Lina María
Published: August 2024

El 15 de noviembre de 2023, en el marco del 44 período de sesiones del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas, se llevó a cabo el Examen Periódico Universal (EPU) a Cuba, cuya delegación estuvo encabezada por el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. Durante el diálogo interactivo participaron las delegaciones de 143 Estados, las cuales realizaron un total de 361 recomendaciones. A continuación, se presenta un análisis de las recomendaciones presentadas por los Estados y la postura del gobierno cubano frente a estas.
PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN DENGAN MEDIA PAPAN PAKU UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA PADA MATERI LUAS DAN KELILING BANGUN DATAR SEDERHANA
Authors: Kesuma Dewi Ratih , Husein Ach. Munawi , Nurmila Nurmila , Jannah Fitriyatul
Published: August 2024

Penerapan Pembelajaran Berbantuan Media Papan Berpaku Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa Pada Materi Memahami Luas dan Keliling Bangun Datar Sederhana Kelas IV SD VII Patokan Tahun Pelajaran 2023-2024. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SD VII Patokan Kecamatan Bungatan Kabupaten Situbondo. Adapun yang mendorong peneliti melakukan penelitian yaitu ditemukannya berbagai masalah yang dihadapi siswa kelas IV SD VII Patokan, salah satu masalah yang dihadapi adalah memahami konsep luas dan keliling segitiga dan jajargenjang. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui penerapan media papan berpaku untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar Matematika siswa pada materi memahami Luas Dan Keliling bangun datar sederhana Kelas IV SD VII Patokan. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IV SD VII Patokan dengan jumlah siswa sebanyak 16 siswa. Peneliti ini menganalisa dan menyajikan sejumlah permasalahan secara sistematis sehingga mudah untuk memecahkan bersama. Pengumpulan data diperoleh dengan melakukan  wawancara dengan pihak sekolah dan menganalisa data yang sudah ada serta data nilai setelah pelaksanaan. Berdasarkan data yang disajikan, penerapan media papan paku dalam pembelajaran matematika pada materi luas dan keliling bangun datar sederhana menunjukkan hasil yang sangat positif. Rata-rata skor tes konsep matematika meningkat sebesar 30%, dari 65 sebelum penerapan media menjadi 85 setelahnya. Jumlah siswa yang memahami konsep juga meningkat secara signifikan, dari 12 menjadi 25 siswa, serta keaktifan siswa dalam kelas meningkat dari 40% menjadi 75%.
Oral epithelial cells of schoolchildren exposed to air pollution may develop cytotoxic and genotoxic damage
Authors: García Zarate Marco Antonio , Arellano García María Evarista , González Acevedo Zayre Ivonne , Torres Bugarín Olivia
Published: August 2024

As petrol stations emit pollutants into the atmosphere, their proximity to schools can affect air quality both inside and outside classrooms. School-age children, who spend five to seven hours a day in classrooms and playgrounds during the school year, may be at risk of inhaling potentially harmful gases and particles, which could have a negative impact on their health and academic performance. A biomonitoring study was carried out on 143 children from three schools. Two of the schools were considered to be exposed to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and were located 50 and 300 metres away from petrol stations. The other school, which was not considered to be exposed, was located 450 metres away. With the exception of MN, the biomarkers of genotoxic damage were generally higher (p>0.05) in the school located 50 metres from a petrol station than in the control group, although the results were less clear in the school located 300 metres away. For all biomarkers (KR, CC, PN and KL), the school 50 metres from the source of emissions had higher levels of cytotoxicity (p <0.05). This is the first study to link exposure to volatile hydrocarbons in petrol to genotoxic damage in children, and it strongly suggests that urban planning laws should be changed to halt the decline in children's health.
La educación pública y particular en el Ecuador. Estudio comparativo
Authors: Vilatuña Clavijo Cristina Yolanda , Cedeño Carrera Julia Anabela , Aldaz Andrango Myriam Isabel , Cabezas Valencia Sandra Mireya , Villavicencio Arteaga Oscar Fabian
Published: August 2024

El presente trabajo tiene como propósito realizar un estudio comparativo, específicamente, entre la educación pública y privada en el Ecuador, para conocer el comportamiento de estas instituciones, a través de los años; de esta manera, obtener datos relevantes que permitan realizar un análisis diferenciado, de cara a sus variadas ofertas educativas y a la calidad de las mismas. Este estudio se puntualiza como documental y bibliográfico, pues se valdrá de fuentes documentales, siguiendo una línea de tiempo, en cuanto a las posibles distinciones entre los dos tipos de entidades. Las variables por estudiar son: la educación pública y la educación privada. En este marco, resulta válido un abordaje cronológico de datos, que, a través de los años se han ido recopilado en diferentes fuentes bibliográficas, para luego analizar los resultados registrados en las evaluaciones aplicadas a los dos tipos instituciones antes mencionadas. El objetivo consiste en indagar, comparar y medir diferentes aspectos. La metodología a utilizar será un estudio comparativo, aplicando un enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo, mediante un análisis de resultados, que permitan destacar sus semejanzas y diferencias, valiéndonos de fuentes oficiales como: documentos del INEC, Ministerio de Educación del Ecuador, INEVAL, Gobierno Nacional y artículos especializados.
Estimation of heterosis for yield and its contributing traits in Brassica juncea L.
Authors: AJAY PAL YADAV  , M GAIBRIYAL LAL
Published: August 2024

Brassica is an economically important genus consisting of oilseeds, vegetables, and forage crops. Brassica juncea L. is commonly known as Indian mustard. The current investigation was carried out with ten diverse parents, and 45 crosses in a half-diallel mating design. A total of 55 genotypes (45 F1 + 10 parents) were investigated for 14 traits, yield, yield characters, and oil content during rabi 2021-22 and 2022-23. All crosses along with their parents were assessed in RBD with three replications. Analysis of variance for combining ability showed that significant variation was present among 45 crosses and their parents. The cross DRMRIJ-31× BRIJRAJ showed positive significant mid-parent heterosis (30.76%) and better parent heterosis (30.20%), while the cross DRMR150-35 × RH-406 showed positive significant economic heterosis over both the checks (44.68% and 35.25%) respectively. The best crosses for yield/plant NRCDR-02 x PUSABOLD, NRCDR-02 x RH-761, NRCDR-02 x JM-2 and NRCDR-02 x BRIJRAJ exhibited positive and significant heterosis. Hence, these identified hybrids could be used for exploitation of heterosis after evaluating and testing with large multilocations.
Screening of castor hybrids and their parents against wilt disease
Authors: DIYOL ASHA  , P T PATEL  , A M PATEL  , Y N PATEL
Published: August 2024

Castor is an industrially important non-edible oilseed crop widely cultivated in the arid and semi-arid regions of the world. Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ricini) disease has become a serious problem in India, though wilt resistant hybrids viz., GCH-4, GCH-5, GCH-7, GCH-8, GCH-9 and GCH 10 have been released. So investigation on screening of castor hybrids and their parents against wilt disease was undertaken under poly house conditions. The results revealed that out of six, three parent's viz., SKP-84, JI-368 and 48-1 were resistant, while two hybrids i.e. SKP-84 x JI- 368 and GEETA x SH-72 were found resistant to wilt disease. Parent GEETA found moderately resistant, whereas susceptibility for the disease was observed in parents viz., VP-1, VI-9, SH-72 and JI-35 and Hybrid VP-1 x VI-9 reported susceptibility to wilt disease. Our findings confirmed the importance of selecting the parents for the development of resistant hybrids in disease-resistance breeding programmes.
Standardization of pre-sowing seed treatment with selected botanicals on growth, yield and yield attributing traits of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.)
Authors: MATTAPELLY DIVYA  , PRASHANT KUMAR RAI
Published: August 2024

The present study was aimed to determine the effect of different doses and duration of pongamia, tulsi, moringa and neem leaf extract on growth, yield and yield attributing traits of linseed (cv. GP-I-44). A field study was conducted during rabi 2022-2023 at the field experimentation centre of Department of Genetics and Plant breeding, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj. The study was carried out in a Randomized Block Design with 13 treatment combinations in three replications to assess the effect of seed priming with botanicals on linseed seeds under various levels of pongamia leaf extract, tulsi leaf extract, moringa leaf extract and neem leaf extract. The highest recorded yield attributes were observed in T3, where pongamia leaf extract at a concentration of 10% resulted in 114.33 capsules/plant, 8.77 seeds/capsule, 4.5 g/plant, 73.37 g/plot, and 733 kg/ha, with a 1000-seed weight of 8.15 g. Conversely, the lowest values were recorded in T7, with moringa leaf extract at 3% resulting in 105.00 capsules/plant, 7.67 seeds/capsule, 2.4 g/plant, 67.13 g/plot, and 671 kg/ha, with a 1000-seed weight of 7.15 g. Thus, the application of pongamia leaf extract at 10% concentration (T3) emerged as the most effective dosage for priming linseed.
PLANT MATERIALS USED IN EYE DISEASES - FROM USE IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE TO RESEARCH IN ANTIOXIDANT, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY
Authors: Sosnowicz Kinga , Czerwińska Monika
Published: August 2024

Przetwory ze świetlika (Euphrasia officinalis), babki lancetowatej (Plantago lanceolata), rumianku pospolitego (Matricaria chamomilla), chabra bławatka (Centaurea cyanus), ślazu dzikiego (Malva sylvestris), oczaru wirginijskiego (Hamamelis virginiana) i borówki czarnej (Vaccinium myrtillus) od wieków są szeroko stosowane w medycynie, zarówno konwencjonalnej, jak i ludowej, między innymi w leczeniu chorób oczu. Celem pracy był przegląd literatury dotyczącej aktualnych badań potwierdzających działanie lecznicze substancji roślinnych opisywanych w źródłach historycznych jako środki o znaczeniu oftalmologicznym. W związku z tym dokonano analizy źródeł w bazach danych PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct w latach 1993-2022. Zwrócono uwagę na ich działanie antyoksydacyjne, przeciwzapalne, a w szczególności- antybakteryjne. W artykule opisano także zastosowanie powyższych roślin i przetworów z nich pozyskiwanych w tradycyjnym ziołolecznictwie.
Traditional use of polar extracts from lavender flowers – systematic review of literature data
Authors: Dolzhko Diana , Melnyk Natalia , Kruk Aleksandra , Granica Sebastian , Piwowarski Jakub
Published: August 2024

Lavender is one of the most popular herbal medicines used to treat mild mood disorders like anxiety and depression. The most cultivated species is Lavandula officinalis, which has a diverse traditional use. This plant is valued for antibacterial, antifungal, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-aging, diuretic, sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic and antidepressant properties. However, most often it is used as a water extract for treatment of mild mood disorders (restlessness, insomnia) as additional therapy. Most of the studies were dedicated to the volatile compounds contained in lavender flowers, but few of them were focused on water extract, which contains fewer essential oils, but more polar natural products (polyphenols and other non-volatile compounds). This medicinal plant species is rich in phytochemicals belonging to different chemical groups, including phenolic acids, phenolic aldehydes and flavonoids. Pharmacotherapy of mild mood disorders with infusion of lavender can improve quality of life, so that’s why it needs to be investigated more.
The methods of synthesis of 2-aminobenzophenones — key precursors of 1,4-benzodiazepines
Authors: Nowacki Michal
Published: August 2024

The review article briefly presents the pharmacological profile and mechanism of action of 1,4-dibenzodiazepines, and the structures of the most important drugs from this class of compounds. The strongest emphasis is placed on presentation of various methods for the synthesis of 2-aminobenzophenones — the most often used precursors in the synthesis of 1,4-benzodiazepines and numerous classes of azaarenes. The reactions or their sequences were grouped according to retrosynthetic strategies based on structural similarities and differences of the reagents used. There were presented not only the most classical methods like Friedel-Crafts acylation or Grignard reaction, but also more advanced transformations utilizing various catalysts and more sophisticated approaches involving the synthesis of heterocyclic systems followed by their reductive or oxidative cleavage. Selected nuances of the presented reactions were discussed, including fragments of mechanisms, limitations of the applicability of a given method, and the advantages of modern solutions over the oldest and more classical methods.
Healthy and Sustainable Diets: Facilitators, Barriers & Consequences
Authors: MacDiarmid Jennifer , McCormick Benjamin , McBey David
Published: August 2024

The Scottish diet is unsustainable both in terms of health and environmental impacts. Poor diets in Scotland are associated with the high prevalence of obesity and non- communicable diseases and are contributing to global warming. Moving towards eating plant-based diets can have multiple co-benefits for health and the climate, in line with government targets.
Pathways To Healthy and Sustainable Diets: The Context People Eat Meat and Meat Replacements (NDNS Data)
Authors: McCormick Benjamin , Macdiarmid Jennifer , McBey David
Published: August 2024

Food choices are context dependent. Where, when and who we are with can all have an impact on our food-related decisions. From our previous work we know that meat is more likely to be eaten at the weekend and when there are more co-eaters (Horgan et al). What is unclear is what circumstances tend to associate with meat-free meals. Are there, for example, ways to promote a reduction in meat consumption by modifying the food environment?
STRUKTUR DAN KOMPOSISI HUTAN BEKAS PERLADANGAN DI DESA HILIFALAGO KECAMATAN ONOLALU KABUPATEN NIAS SELATAN
Authors: Bago Adam Smith , Hulu Versi Putra
Published: August 2024

Forests can experience a decline as a result of various activities carried out by humans, one of which is shifting cultivation. Decreasing forest quality reduces plant carbon absorption and storage, thereby affecting plant biological activity and impacting biodiversity. This study aims (1) to understand the structure and of ex-swidden forest in Hilifalago village, Onolalu district, South Nias Regency, (2) to understand the composition of ex-swidden forest. This study uses a descriptive quantitative approach. This study used the plot method with a size of 40 x 40 m, the sampling technique was purposive sampling. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the structure of ex-swidden forest in Hilifalago Village, Onolalu District consisted of upper and lower canopy layers, namely stratum A, B, C, and D and the most commonly found was the canopy layer in stratum C, while the composition of ex-swidden forest in the district Onolalu consists of 8 families and 10 species with 44 individuals. The highest important value index was found in Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg. (110.68%) and the family that was classified as the dominant family was the Euphorbiaceae
SEKUENSI SIFAT MORFOLOGI PADA FISIOGRAFI ALUVIAL BANTARAN SUNGAI BATANG HARI JAMBI
Authors: Gea Karunia , Gea Nonozisokhi
Published: August 2024

Sungai Batang hari merupakan sungai terpanjang di Provinsi Jambi. Sungai ini dimanfaatkan untuk areal pertanian muda. Fluktuasi banjir yang terjadi dari waktu ke waktu di sungai batang hari sangat mempengaruhi pembentukan fisiografi serta tanah di daerah sekitar aliran sungai. Data awal menunjukkan bahwa hail produksi jagung di Kecamatan Sumay (Tebo) dan Kecamatan Muara Tembesi (Batanghari) lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan Kecamatan Maro Sebo (Muaro Jambi).  Hal ini diduga pada daerah Maro Sebo (daerah hilir) bahan yang diendapkan lebih halus dibanding di daerah Tebo dan Batanghari.  Ketiga lokasi yang menjadi tempat penelitian merupakan daerah pinggiran sungai yang mendapatkan endapan setiap tahun dari sungai, sehingga terjadi penambahan lapisan atas pada tanah yang akan mempengaruhi sifat morfologi tanah pada daerah tersebut. Judul dari penelitian ini adalah “Sekuen Sifat Morfologi Tanah pada Fisiografi Aluvial Bantaran Sungai Batanghari Jambi“. Penelitian dilakukan untuk mengetahui beberapa sifat morfologi tanah pada fisiografi aluvial bantaran sungai Batanghari. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode Survei dengan pendekatan tapak (site) aluvial bantaran sungai Batanghari, yang kemudian dilakukan penggalian profil tanah pada masing-masing lokasi penelitian. Berdasarkan hasil deskripsi tanah di lapangan dan hasil analisis tanah dilaboratorium dapat disimpulkan bahwa semakin rendah ketinggian tempat maka sifat morfologi dan fisikanya semakin berkembang. Disarankan agar dalam memanfaatkan tanah yang berkembang dari endapan alluvial untuk keperluan pengembangan pertanian hendaklah diperlukan pembuatan saluran drainase guna mempertahankan kondisi kadar air didalam tanah dan mencegah proses terbentuknya Al didalam tanah akibat proses oksidasi-reduksi.
PEMANFAATAN CANGKANG TELUR SEBAGAI PUPUK ORGANIK PADA TANAMAN KANGKUNG DARAT DI DESA NANOWA
Authors: Krisdayanti Maduwu
Published: August 2024

Agriculture is a culture that was first developed by humans as a way for humans to maintain survival. This study aims to determine the Utilization of Egg Shells as Organic Fertilizer for Kangkung Darat in Nanowa Village. This type of research is a descriptive type of qualitative research. Data collection techniques used in this study are (1) Observation, (2) Interview. The data analysis technique in this study consists of three flow of activities that occur simultaneously, namely: (1) data reduction, (2) data presentation and (3) conclusion drawing/verification. Based on the results of the research and discussion obtained, there are several conclusions that can be drawn in this study as follows: (1) Good water spinach cultivation can get good productivity results (2) Egg shells have the potential to be used as organic fertilizer because they contain nutrients that are high in nutrients. plants need, such as calcium carbonate, potassium and phosphorus because these elements are very good for plant growth. Egg shells contain calcium carbonate and contain magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc, manganese, iron and copper. (3) Utilization of egg shells on the growth of water spinach plants, has a very good impact or effect on the growth of land kale plants. Egg shells have the potential to be used as organic fertilizer because they contain nutrients needed by plants, such as calcium carbonate, potassium and phosphorus because these elements are very good for plant growth. Egg shells contain 97% calcium carbonate and an average of 3% phosphorus and 3% magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc, manganese, iron and copper. The suggestion in the research is that farmers should be able to use egg shells as an alternative fertilizer for cultivating various plants, one of which is land kale.