bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A review on Ethnomedical use of Tephrosia vogelii Hook.f. and its potentiality towards the development of antimicrobial agents and pesticides
Authors: Mlozi Stephano Hanolo , Mmongoyo Juma , Chacha Musa
Published: December 2024

Fish bean, Tephrosia vogelii Hook.f is among of potential medicinal plant species in the genus Tephrosia. It has been traditionally used to cure human and animal ailments including fungal and bacterial diseases though not exhaustively scientifically reported. Similarly, its extracts have been locally used to control vectors and pests in small scale farming though the drug development from its extracts and phytochemicals is not reported. Thus, this review focused to unveil its ethnomedical and pharmaceutical potentiality with emphasis towards development of antimicrobial agents and pesticides. Data collection for the review was based on the published paper searched globally in several sources including Web of Sciences, Google scholar, and publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, Taylor and Francis. Evidently, data from literature revealed various bioactivity studies which uncovered potentiality of this species towards development of pesticides and antimicrobial agents. This review hereby promotes the present bioactive secondary metabolites of Tephrosia vogelii, and thought-provoking emphases on either herbal formulation or development of pesticides and antimicrobial agents. The reported pharmacological value of various secondary metabolites such as terpenoids, steroids, tannins, flavonoids and rotenoids explains potentiality of this medicinal plant. Moreover, data generated from this review on medicinal value of the T. vogelii offer and emphasizes medicinal consciousness towards development of pesticides and antimicrobial agents for improvement of human health settings and agricultural production particularly management of crop pests and diseases.
Making microeconomics less ideological
Authors: Cauvel Michael , Pacitti Aaron , Wisman Jon D.
Published: December 2024

The standard introductory course in microeconomics presents a sophisticated set of tools for understanding the dynamics of markets, which are of central importance in all contemporary societies. Unfortunately, most textbooks for this course inadequately address, and frequently distort, the following six issues critical to students’ understanding of economic society: the nature of work and its relation to utility; social interdependence in decision-making; economic growth as the principal objective of modern socio-economic systems; the overall importance of market externalities; the pervasiveness of market power and its impact on consumers; and the relationship between property rights and economic justice. The outcome is that students are often left with the impression that unfettered markets necessarily deliver economic efficiency and just outcomes, resulting in a pedagogy that serves as ideology, legitimating prevailing and unequal social conditions. This article is intended to highlight these ideological aspects of the standard microeconomics curriculum and to offer professors some relatively simple strategies for addressing these issues without the need to significantly alter the curriculum.
Troubler le protocole de dépucelage : désir, subjectivité sexuelle et autisme dans Mon père m’a donné un mari de Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam
Authors: Mihelakis Eftihia
Published: December 2024

This paper investigates the under-examined play, Mon père m’a donné un mari, written by French author Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam. The play centres around sixteen-year-old Alexandrine who is identified as Asperger and who masturbates in front of her parents. We argue that by focusing on an epistemic framework intersecting literary studies with Mad/SickGirl Studies, we can explain how Alexandrine’s parents confine her in what we call a “heteronormative corset”, a parentally-informed virginity loss protocol which is entwined with ableist and adult-centric stereotypes. We then address the unravelling of this protocol by insisting that at the core of Alexandrine’s “sick/mad language” there is a queer sexual subjectivity that troubles this protocol of virginity loss as the single-most defining experience marking the end of girlhood.
Rompre le contrat hétérosexuel, consentir à d’autres imaginaires du désir?
Authors: Bujor Flavia
Published: December 2024

Wendy Delorme’s Viendra le temps du feu and Phoebe Hadjimarkos Clarke’s Tabor, two French polyphonic dystopian novels published in 2021, can be construed as attempts to break free from a social contract that is essentially a heterosexual contract (Wittig), so as to usher in a utopian community where the dynamics of desire is redefined. As the reader is challenged to consent to these alternative imaginary worlds on a narrative as well as on a metaliterary level, both novels end up questioning the very desire for fiction as a source of empowerment.
Sine ira et studio – do artykułu Piotra Alexandrowicza
Authors: Burczak Krzysztof
Published: December 2024

The academic journal Cracow Studies of Constitutional and Legal History has recently published a review article by Piotr Alexandrowicz entitled “The Emperor’s New Clothes – Remarks on Krzysztof Burczak’s Book.” The paper presents a biased evaluation of many aspects of the monograph. As the author states himself, he is not familiar with all the issues included in the monograph, and yet still he decided to review the book. Many of his opinions should be considered incorrect, although some of them seem accurate, and the fragments whose purpose is to make suggestions concerning the author’s knowledge of the subject should be left without comment.
Educación de la diversidad sexual y de género en México: Entre el conservadurismo y la transformación
Authors: Garcés Loera Isela Guadalupe
Published: December 2024

En este trabajo se aborda la visión de la sexualidad humana que tiene el conservadurismo mexicano, mismo que está regido por cánones bíblicos y por el esquema de valores heteronormados. Por lo tanto, durante casi un siglo el sistema educativo y los colectivos conservadores se enfrentaron en incendiarios debates debido a que estos últimos se negaron continuamente a que se introdujera esta temática en las escuelas, pues consideraban que la educación sexual debía ser enseñada por los padres de familia. Asimismo, se examina la reforma a los libros de texto de la Nueva Escuela Mexicana (NEM), como un síntoma de transformación de la educación sexual, ya que dichos materiales incluyeron componentes socioemocionales de la sexualidad. Por lo anterior, en el apartado inicial: El cristianismo en México y su impacto en la permanencia de la ideología tradicional, se realiza un estudio de la narrativa bíblica, para percibir que la sexualidad constreñida a dicha narrativa genera la continuidad de un enfoque limitado. En el siguiente subtema: El sistema heteronormado Vs la homosexualidad se observan las pautas de dicho sistema, para el que la homosexualidad masculina y femenina, ha significado un peligro para su conservación. En la sección final: Los libros de primaria de la Nueva Escuela Mexicana (NEM) como indicio de transformación, se realiza un conteo histórico de la introducción de temas de sexualidad en los libros de educación básica, proceso que se llevó a cabo durante décadas y que finalmente desembocó en los materiales de la Nueva Escuela Mexicana (NEM).
A contracorriente: experiencias de jóvenes LGBTIQ+ en dos universidades públicas de México
Authors: Olmedo Neri Raul Anthony
Published: December 2024

Las universidades se constituyen como espacios de relevancia dentro de la experiencia juvenil contemporánea. No obstante, las particularidades que adquieren las Instituciones de Educación Superior para aquellos jóvenes con una orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género no normativas permite visibilizar aquellas problemáticas de orden cultural y social que enfrentan y que han sido poco trabajadas. Por ello, esta investigación realiza una aproximación a las experiencias de jóvenes LGBTIQ+ en dos universidades públicas ubicadas en la región centro de México. En este sentido, se ha construido un marco teórico que tensiona la función de enseñanza-aprendizaje de las Instituciones de Educación Superior para exhibir las relaciones asimétricas de poder que se dan por la estructura de la universidad (entre docentes y estudiantes), así como (d)enunciar aquellas otras desigualdades que se presentan en el campo de la interacción social basada en la orientación sexual y el género. A partir de una estrategia metodológica cualitativa fue posible problematizar, recuperar y analizar las experiencias de estos jóvenes disidentes a la cisheteronorma con el fin de descifrar las problemáticas que enfrentan en los espacios universitarios. El acercamiento analítico a los jóvenes LGBTIQ+ y su experiencia en las universidades públicas adquiere progresiva relevancia pues es una línea de investigación emergente e interdisciplinaria que apuesta por identificar las problemáticas generadas en este campo, con el fin de idear estrategias de intervención efectivas que permitan suprimir la opresión sobre las juventudes disidentes a la cisheteronorma en las universidades.
Acciones para visibilizar la diversidad sexual en una Universidad Intercultural mexicana
Authors: Negrín Nieto Gerson , Pérez Vargas Adriana , Marín Ligonio Elda del Carmen , Galindo Quintanilla Tania Leslie , Jiménez Miranda Adriana
Published: December 2024

Se presenta la sistematización de experiencias educativas orientadas en acciones realizadas en el periodo 2019-2023 como parte de la sensibilización e inicio de la incorporación de la perspectiva de género; en específico, atención a personas de la diversidad sexual que forman parte de la Universidad Intercultural del Estado de Tabasco. Se da cuenta de cuatro ejes fundamentales que van desde la gestión institucional, la formación en temas asociados a las disidencias, la investigación y la difusión, así como proyectos de intervención que permitieran acercar información, pero también herramientas específicas para población LGBTQI+. Tales actividades se han realizado con miras a fomentar que la universidad se torne en un espacio seguro, libre de discriminación y violencias. Asimismo, se da cuenta de un sondeo realizado entre el estudiantado a fin de determinar la presencia de población sexualmente diversa para el ciclo escolar 2023-2024. En síntesis, con esta experiencia se abona al objetivo 5 de la Agenda 2023 y se relaciona con la propuesta de la UNESCO de incluir la educación sexual integral al espacio educativo. El texto se conforma con el sustento documental y la descripción del aprendizaje obtenido a partir de la implementación de estos primeros pasos hacia la transversalización de la perspectiva de género y el enfoque intercultural en el ámbito universitario.
OMISSIONS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVERS - THE CAUSE OF A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN THE AREA OF THE COURT OF APPEALS IN NIŠ
Authors:   Viši sud u Vranju, Srbija, Stevanović Vesna
Published: December 2024

Commercial vehicles (trucks and buses) take part in traffic all over the world and in Serbia every day. The paper shows the extent to which drivers who drove commercial vehicles in Serbia in the past five-year period participated in traffic accidents on the roads and certain characteristics of such traffic accidents. Through individual examples from court practice from the area within the jurisdiction of the Appellate Court in Niš, it was pointed out to certain omissions of commercial vehicle drivers who participated in traffic accidents, but also to situations when there were no errors on their part for
the occurrence of traffic accidents.
ANALYSIS OF REPORTS OBTAINED THROUGH READINGS USING THE BOSCH CDR DEVICE AND SPECIFIC PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
Authors:   Milenijum osiguranje, Milutina Milankovića 3B, Beograd, Mosurović Marinko , Mosurović Bojana ,   Milenijum osiguranje, Milutina Milankovića 3B, Beograd
Published: December 2024

According to the EU regulation from 2019, starting in 2022, all newly manufactured vehicles intended for the European market must be equipped with an "Event Data Recorder" (EDR), which records and stores data on the dynamic and other parameters of the vehicle before, during, and after a traffic accident. The data from the EDR can be read using specific tools such as the Bosch CDR 900 and can be fully utilized for traffic accident analysis. The aim of this paper is to present the results obtained through readings with the Bosch CDR 900 device and the analysis of specific real-life cases, with the goal of improving traffic accident analysis and preventing fraud in Milenium Insurance.
COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES IN CASES OF PRICE DIFFERENCES FOR REPAIRS BETWEEN THE COUNTRY OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND THE COUNTRY WHERE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED
Authors:   Advokatska kancelarija Dragana Stanišića, Banja Luka, Republika srpska, BiH, Teodorović Ana , Plavšić Boris ,   Advokatska kancelarija Dragana Stanišića, Banja Luka, Republika srpska, BiH
Published: December 2024

This paper explores legal aspects and the application of law in the context of determining the compensation amount for vehicles damaged in traffic accidents, focusing on the dilemma between performing repairs at prices in the country where the accident occurred versus prices in the country where the vehicle is permanently registered. The analysis is based on the legal principles and practices of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to consider various judicial practices and their impact on compensation decisions. The aim of the paper is to deeply examine how legal frameworks affect decisions on where the vehicle will be repaired and which prices will be applied for damage assessment. It specifically analyzes how national laws treat the rights of the insured and insurers in the context of international accidents, taking into account aspects such as differences in market prices, availability of parts, and quality of repair services. The paper thoroughly examines relevant legal provisions and judicial practices with the goal of identifying key factors that lead to the legal resolution of this dilemma. Special attention is given to the principles of obligation law that regulate the obligations of parties in these procedures, focusing on the interpretation of legal provisions that determine the rights and obligations of participants in the compensation process. This work strives to offer a comprehensive insight into the legal challenges and implications of decisions on the location and price of vehicle repairs after an accident. Through analysis, the paper intends to contribute to a better understanding of legal principles and practices in resolving disputes over damage compensation, offering recommendations for harmonizing legal approaches to
the benefit of all parties involved in the insurance and damage compensation process.
HARMONIZATION OF JUDICIAL PRACTICE IN BIH, REGARDING COMPENSATION FOR NON-MATERIAL DAMAGE
Authors:   Advokatska kancelarija Dragana Stanišića, Banja Luka, Republika srpska, BiH, Guzina Milica , Ostojić Stefan ,   Advokatska kancelarija Dragana Stanišića, Banja Luka, Republika srpska, BiH
Published: December 2024

The analysis of the equality of judicial practice in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially in the context of awarding compensation for non-material damage, represents a key element in understanding how justice is implemented and perceived within the legal system. This issue is particularly relevant in the fields of insurance law and tort law, where fairness and objectivity play a central role in determining the
compensation amount for victims. The Supreme Court of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Srpska, and the Appellate Court of the Brčko District have a crucial role
in shaping and directing judicial practice through their rulings. Through the interpretation of law and the development of legal practice, these courts set standards that are of crucial importance for the rest of the judicial system, including the proceedings of lower courts. Their decisions serve as a guide for assessing damage, especially non-material, where various factors such as the nature and duration of the
injury, the degree of suffering, loss of life's pleasures, as well as the psychological and physical consequences that the victim suffers are taken into account. Such damage is not easily quantifiable, therefore, the courts must carefully weigh the circumstances of each individual case.
LIABILITY FOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS INVOLVING ANIMALS
Authors: Jovičić Veselinka , Obradović Dragan , Milović Ivana ,   Advokatska kancelarija Milović Gornji Milanovac, Srbija
Published: December 2024

Responsibility for damage caused by wildlife on public roads represents a complex legal issue that faces numerous challenges, particularly in the context of legal regulations and judicial practice. This
paper highlights relevant regulations, as well as theoretical concepts of liability for dangerous things, with a special emphasis on the phenomenon of wildlife as a potential hazard on the road. In legal
proceedings, traffic engineering experts are often engaged to assess whether there were any shortcomings on the part of the plaintiff, as a participant in the traffic accident whose vehicle sustained damage after coming into contact with wildlife on a public road. Additionally, the paper will present three examples of traffic accidents involving animals, illustrating the potential for avoiding collisions between vehicles and animals. The aim is to clarify the circumstances and causation in this type of accidents in accordance with existing legal norms and the analysis of traffic accidents, indicating the need for a different interpretation of liability in such cases.
FAILURES OF MINOR DRIVERS IN THE AREA OF VALJEVA - FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF EXPERTS
Authors: Obradović Dragan , Nešković Ljiljana
Published: December 2024

The dominant form of traffic in the world, and in Serbia, is road traffic, everyone participates. The Law on Traffic Safety stipulates that even minors, can participate as drivers of certain categories of vehicles. In the past period, minors have caused several traffic accidents in the area of the Kolubara
district with various consequences - personal injuries and even death. Through the practice of the High Court in Valjevo, individual criminal proceedings conducted against minors and their omissions were analyzed based on the findings and opinions of traffic experts. The aim of the paper is to analyze omissions, considering that the omissions are in most cases similar or identical in the territory of Serbia.
DETERMINATION OF THE RADIUS OF THE HORIZONTAL CURVE USING THE SOFTWARE PACKAGE CGS LABS – PLATEIA
Authors:   Akademija tehničko-vaspitačkih strukovnih studija, Niš, Bogićević Dejan , Kocić Dušan ,   Akademija tehničko-vaspitačkih strukovnih studija, Niš, Avramović Rade ,   JP Direkcija za izgradnju grada Niša, Niš
Published: December 2024

When examining traffic accidents that occurred in a curve or immediately after a curve, experts in the traffic- technical profession almost never have information about the radius of the curve, the transverse slope of the roadway in the curve, and visibility in the investigative documentation, i.e. in the case files. Considering the importance of determining the radius of the curve, the subject of this work is to show and review the methods for measuring the radius of the curve with advantages and disadvantages, but also to indicate the importance of the correct measurement of the radius of the curve.
PANDEMİ ÖNCESİ VE PANDEMİ SONRASI BAZI TARLA BİTKİLERİ ÜRETİMİNİN TÜRKİYEDEKİ DURUMU
Authors: Karakaya Ersin , Boydak Erkan
Published: December 2024

Türkiye'de tarla bitkileri üretimi, pandemi öncesi ve pandemi sonrası dönemde farklı etkilere maruz kalmıştır. Pandemi öncesinde, tarla bitkileri üretimi genellikle istikrarlı bir seyir izlerken, pandeminin etkisiyle bazı değişiklikler yaşanmıştır. Bu çalışma pandemi öncesi ve pandemi sonrası Türkiye’deki bazı tahıllar ve yemeklik tane baklagillere ait hasat edilen alan, verim ve üretim miktarındaki değişimlerin analiz edilmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çalışmada 2012 -2022 yılları arasındaki FAO ve TÜİK kayıtlarından elde edilen bazı tahıllar ve yemeklik tane baklagillerin; hasat edilen alan, üretim miktarı ve verim değerlerine ait ikincil veriler kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca internet kaynakları, yerli ve yabancı kaynaklardan derlenen genel bilgiler, konuyla ilgili istatistik verilerden de faydalanılmıştır. Çalışmada endeks hesabı yönteminden faydalanılmıştır. Verilere ait ortalama değerler, standart hata ve standart sapma değerleri gibi tanımlayıcı istatistikler belirlenmiştir. Çalışma bulgularına göre; pirinç, sorgum, tritikale ve mısır bitkilerinin pandemi yılı ve sonrasındaki verim değerlerinde azalma olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Çavdar, nohut ve mercimek gibi ürünlerde pandemi yılı ve sonrasındaki üretim değerlerinde azalma olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Bazı tahıllar ve yemeklik tane baklagiller için hasat edilen alan değerlerine bakıldığında arpa, kuru fasulye, mısır, yulaf, tritikale ve buğday gibi ürünlerde artış olduğu belirlenmiştir. Sorgum da hasat edilen alan değeri bir önceki yıla göre değişmemiş ancak nohut, mercimek, pirinç ve çavdar da ise hasat edilen alan pandemi yılında azalmıştır. Pandemiden sonraki yıllarda nohut, çavdar ve buğdayda azalma devam etmiştir. Sonuç olarak; pandemi süreci, Türkiye tarımının karşılaştığı zorlukları ve fırsatları net bir şekilde ortaya koymuş, sektördeki dönüşüm ve gelişim için önemli bir itici güç olmuştur. Bu dönemde elde edinilen deneyimlerle, gelecekte daha dirençli ve sürdürülebilir bir tarım sektörü inşa edilmesi son derece önemlidir.
Ethics and Science in Philosophy
Authors: Husnaini M. , Harimurti Shubhi Mahmashony
Published: December 2024

This study aims to explore the crucial relationship between ethics and science within a philosophical framework, with a specific emphasis on understanding the nature of science in the context of education. The research addresses fundamental questions about how ethics influences and shapes the role of scientific knowledge in the educational process. Examining the concepts of ethics and science from a philosophical perspective, this study presents an in-depth analysis of their interconnectedness and philosophical significance. The significance of ethics in science, particularly in education, is the primary objective identified as a moral foundation guiding the development and utilization of scientific knowledge. In this context, the researcher employed a literature review method. The study proposes efforts to comprehend the nature of science as an integral part of student's character development and understanding of the world. These efforts include critically reflecting on the ethical values embedded in scientific knowledge and emphasizing the integration of ethics into forming worldviews. Taking a philosophical approach, this research delineates the conceptual and practical implications of the relationship between ethics and science, providing a foundation for holistic thinking. The conclusion of this research suggests the development of educational methods and strategies that consider ethics as a central element in the knowledge transmission process. The study is expected to contribute positively to strengthening the balance between ethics and science in future generations' education, fostering intellectual intelligence and ethical and social integrity.
Strategic Management in Strengthening Religious Moderation
Authors: Aruman Iman , Hasbi Hasbi , Firman Firman , Ilham Dodi
Published: December 2024

Indonesia’s rich cultural and religious diversity presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly in fostering social harmony in pluralistic societies. This study examines the management of religious moderation in two primary education institutions, Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Swasta (MIS) Rantepao and SD Katolik Rantepao III, located in North Toraja Regency. Using a descriptive qualitative research design, the study explores the implementation, strategic steps, and challenges of strengthening religious moderation within these schools. Findings reveal that religious moderation is tailored to the unique contexts of each institution. MIS Rantepao integrates Islamic values with community engagement through activities such as celebrating Islamic holidays and promoting social harmony among students. Conversely, SD Katolik Rantepao III emphasizes humanistic values, inclusivity, and interfaith respect, creating a learning environment that prioritizes egalitarianism and collaboration. Both schools also incorporate nationalism and civic education, reinforcing unity through Indonesia’s foundational principles of Pancasila. Systematic steps, such as lesson planning, diverse teaching methodologies, and inclusive character education, demonstrate the commitment of both schools to fostering tolerance and inclusivity. Despite their efforts, challenges persist, including resource limitations, internal religious differences, and navigating local cultural traditions. These challenges underscore the need for sustained dialogue, enhanced resources, and innovative strategies to support religious moderation. This study contributes to understanding the role of education in promoting tolerance and social cohesion in multicultural societies. The findings offer practical insights for educators and policymakers aiming to foster inclusivity and harmonious coexistence through educational institutions.
Abordagens teóricas das representações sociais e do capital social em estudos no contexto da segurança pública
Authors: Bu Ana Lilian Braga do , Nascimento Izaura Rodrigues , Reis Igor de Oliveira , Brandt Marisol de Paula Reis
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo objetiva analisar os estudos na área de Segurança Pública que utilizaram o referencial teórico das Representações Sociais e do Capital Social. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, com seis etapas, que permitiram selecionar 12 estudos, sendo 7 com abordagem das representações sociais e 5 do capital social. Os estudos exploraram diversos âmbitos da segurança pública (criminalidade, violência, drogas e segurança percebida) e sujeitos (mães, idosos, estudantes e profissionais da segurança pública). As pesquisas com representações sociais foram, majoritariamente, desenvolvidas no cenário brasileiro, de caráter qualitativo, documental, com auxílio de software para análise. As que utilizaram o capital social foram desenvolvidas em outros países e focaram em abordagens quantitativas, por meio da aplicação de questionários, analisadas por estatística descritiva e regressão. Percebeu-se a relação teórica entre as abordagens, especialmente na forma como as pessoas se percebem, interagem e se relacionam na sociedade, e a diferença entre as técnicas de coleta.
Avaliação de diferentes métodos de extração de carotenoides da polpa e torta da macaúba com solventes verdes
Authors:   , Guerra Danúbia Joanes Rosa
Published: December 2024

A macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata) é uma palmeira nativa do Brasil, conhecida por sua alta produtividade e versatilidade no uso do fruto, o que permite a utilização integral. A polpa da macaúba é rica em óleo, fibra alimentar e carotenoides. Após a extração do óleo, obtém-se a torta, um coproduto utilizado na produção de ração animal, devido à qualidade de seu conteúdo nutricional e à ausência de fatores complexantes, como fitatos e taninos. Na literatura, ainda não foram encontrados estudos que avaliassem a otimização da extração de carotenoides da polpa e da torta da macaúba utilizando solventes Geralmente Reconhecidos como Seguros (GRAS). Dessa forma, o objetivo deste trabalho foi otimizar a extração dos carotenoides presentes na polpa e na torta da macaúba, utilizando diferentes métodos, para avaliar o efeito do calor e ultrassom, e solventes GRAS. Foram realizadas análises de umidade, lipídios, cinzas, proteínas, carotenoides totais, e fibra alimentar total, incluindo suas frações insolúveis e solúveis das farinhas de polpa e torta de macaúba. Otimizações da extração de carotenoides foram realizadas com acetato de etila, etanol e álcool isopropílico, solventes verdes, para avaliação do efeito da temperatura e ultrassom na extração de carotenoides da polpa e torta de macaúba. A polpa da macaúba apresentou alto teor de umidade (33,25%), lipídios (57,59%) e fibra alimentar total (27,31%), com a maior parte das fibras sendo insolúveis (20,96%). A torta apresentou menor umidade em comparação com a polpa e um teor reduzido de lipídios (26,51%). O acetato de etila se destacou como melhor solvente para extração de carotenoides da macaúba. O ponto ótimo de extração de carotenoides totais em banho- maria (BM-efeito da temperatura/tempo) foi a 60°C por 30 minutos, obtendo um valor de 219,33 µg/g. No ultrassom (UT), a condição otimizada também foi na mesma temperatura e tempo, com frequência de 45 kHz, resultando em 277,55 µg/g. O método tradicional, utilizando acetona, apresentou a maior média de extração, com 369,21 µg/g. Para a torta, a extração sob condições otimizadas obteve uma média de carotenoides totais de 106,33 µg/g (BM) e 124,23 µg/g (UT), e de 210,96 µg/g para o método tradicional. Os resultados indicaram que os carotenoides da polpa e torta de macaúba foram extraídos de modo eficaz com acetato de etila e técnicas otimizadas, destacando o calor e o ultrassom como fatores cruciais para a eficiência, mesmo em temperaturas mais baixas. Dessa forma, carotenoides da macaúba podem ser extraídos de forma eficiente, utilizando solventes GRAS, o que estimulará sua utilização como corante natural e antioxidantes (em suplementos). O estudo também ressalta a macaúba como uma fonte promissora de compostos bioativos e propõe o aproveitamento dos resíduos da extração como fonte de fibras, contribuindo para a saúde e a sustentabilidade ambiental. Palavras-chave: Macaúba; Sustentabilidade. Compostos bioativos; Tecnologias de extração.
AI-Enhanced Camera Systems for Real-Time Identification of Expired Vehicle Pollution and Insurance via License Plate Recognition
Authors: Kevin Shaji Gomez  , Abhirami S Nair  , Abhinand C B  , Jishnu K S  , Rahul K S  , Binny S
Published: December 2024

In the recent past, developments in intelligent transportation systems have called for the need to implement automatic scanning solutions. Such scanning solutions were required to scan vehicles against environmental and safety standards. The following paper discusses the application of artificial intelligence in camera systems to automatically scan for expired pollution certificates and insurance using number plate recognition capability. This vehicle registration number captures in real time and crosschecks it with the centralized database through advanced image processing and machine learning algorithms. With this, authorities can immediately check and verify if pollution control and insurance certificates are valid; thus, it reduces manual inspections and provides improved efficiency. The proposed system uses CNN-based high-accuracy license plate detection and OCR for obtaining the extracted registration number. That number is then passed over an AI model to identify vehicles whose certifications have expired and flags them for further action. Experimental results demonstrate that the system will reliably identify, albeit quickly, non-compliant vehicles with minimal error, thus making it a viable solution in an urban and highway setting. This technology presents much promise for regulatory bodies looking to enforce compliance of vehicles for safer, ecologically friendly roads.
KEPUTUSAN TIDAK MENIKAH DAN TIDAK MEMILIKI ANAK DI KOREA SELATAN DIADOPSI MUSLIM SAAT INI
Authors: Nuraini Diah
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the decision to remain unmarried, childfree, and childless within the Muslim community in South Korea, focusing on socio-demographic perspectives and Islamic legal views. South Korea's low fertility rate of 0.78 children per woman by 2022 is the main background of this research, which explores the phenomenon of changing family structures amid contemporary economic and social complexities. The research method uses a descriptive-analytical approach with data collection techniques through literature study, in-depth interviews, and document analysis from official sources such as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and worldometers. Demographic and statistical data were analyzed comparatively with reference to Islamic normative perspectives. The results identified four main typologies in the family phenomenon: (1) single individuals who reject marriage due to economic and social concerns, (2) a preference for adoption over having biological children, (3) couples who experience childlessness due to procrastination, and (4) the childfree decision as a conscious choice. The study of Islamic law shows the flexibility of the four madhhabs in viewing postponement of pregnancy, provided that it does not violate reproductive and spiritual principles. The research concludes that the choice of childfree or childless is a complex response to socio-economic uncertainty, which requires mathematical planning.
INDONESIAN SMART SUKUK MODEL: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Hudaya Nurul , Hidayati Ulfa Amani
Published: December 2024

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have long been the backbone of the Indonesian economy. Recent research shows that Sukuk can be a financing solution for MSMEs. However, the cost of Sukuk is higher than bonds in general, thus burdening MSMEs as issuers. The issue of issuance costs can be fixed through blockchain-based smart contract technology called smart Sukuk. This study aims to describe smart Sukuk's opportunities and the challenges it faces in its implementation in Indonesia. Several research has been done discussing Smart Sukuk and the general challenges of issuing Sukuk on the blockchain. This research focuses on the opportunities and challenges of issuing smart Sukuk and its implementation in Indonesia. The approach used in this study is a qualitative research method with a literature study. The findings show that several factors support the potential of smart Sukuk instruments in Indonesia, namely increased internet penetration, the Muslim population, an increase in young investors and a large number of MSMEs and their contribution to Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product. At the same time, the challenges in developing this evolutionary technology in Indonesia are the underlying regulations that have yet to be formed, unclear tax treatment, the tenor of Sukuk, liquidity risk, and cyber risk that are not evenly distributed.
DISKURSUS TEOLOGI QADARIAYAH DAN JABARIAH : TAWAKAL DALAM TINJUAN FILOSOFIS DAN SURVEY MASYARAKAT MODERN
Authors: J Irwan Supriadin , Abubakar Achmad , Arsyad Aisyah
Published: December 2024

This study examines the concept of tawakkul (trust in Allah) from the perspective of Islamic theology, specifically through the views of Qadariyah and Jabariyah, as well as its application in modern society. Tawakkul is defined as a balance between maximal effort (ikhtiar) and full reliance on Allah SWT. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this research includes an analysis of Qur'anic verses such as QS Ali Imran: 159 and QS At-Talaq: 3, along with a survey on the understanding of tawakkul among modern individuals aged 17–45. The aim is to explore the understanding of tawakkul in various aspects of life, including the workplace, stress management, and social relationships. The survey results reveal that 84.2% of respondents perceive tawakkul as a combination of effort and reliance, while 52.6% believe that tawakkul can help manage stress and enhance solidarity. The study finds that while Qadariyah emphasizes human free will and Jabariyah prioritizes divine predestination, both share the same ultimate goal of glorifying Allah. Furthermore, the research suggests that a moderate approach between these two theological perspectives is more relevant in addressing modern challenges such as social anxiety and workplace dynamics. By proposing an adaptive concept of tawakkul, this study contributes to improving the mental and spiritual well-being of Muslims in contemporary times.
The Influence of Level of Involvement in Physical Activity on Mental Resilient and Cognitive Function Among Uitm Puncak Alam’s Student
Authors: Hamidi Muhammad Noor Hizami , Haslee Myra Anatasia
Published: December 2024

Regular physical activity benefits physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. This study evaluated the relationship between physical activity involvement, mental resilience, and cognitive function among university students at UiTM Puncak Alam, Malaysia. A quantitative, exploratory approach was employed using a stratified random sample of 280 students. Data were collected via online surveys, incorporating the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Brief Resilience Scale, and an executive function assessment. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including Pearson correlation and regression analysis, were conducted to explore the relationships between variables. The demographic analysis revealed a majority of participants aged 18-24 (75.4%), with most living in rural areas (36.1%). While no significant relationship was found between physical activity and mental resilience (r = .110, p = .067), a weak but significant positive correlation was identified between physical activity and cognitive function (r = .149, p = .013). Regression analysis showed that physical activity explained 2.2% of the variance in cognitive function but only 1.2% in mental resilience. The findings suggest that physical activity involvement significantly enhances cognitive function, including attention, memory, and decision-making skills. However, mental resilience may be more influenced by socioeconomic factors and environmental stressors than by physical activity alone. Physical activity positively impacts cognitive function but does not significantly predict mental resilience among UiTM Puncak Alam students. Future studies should explore these relationships in diverse populations and consider additional factors influencing mental resilience.
A Rare Case of Neuromelioidosis Presenting As Brain Abscess in Patient Complaining of Long Standing Headache
Authors: Wiwing Veronica , Suryadinata Neneng , Tjandra Stephen
Published: December 2024

Melioidosis is a rare disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, which may manifest with varying degrees of organ involvement, ranging from isolated organ to multi-systemic impairment. Patients with melioidosis may exhibit a wide spectrum of symptoms, from asymptomatic to severely ill. While there have been reported cases of melioidosis affecting various organs, there is limited information available on its neural involvement. In this unique case, we present a patient with no specific symptoms other than a persistent headache, who possesses only type 2 diabetes mellitus and old age as potential risk factors. Notably, the patient has no history of trauma or surgery that might have contributed to the infection. Upon MRI examination, multiple abscesses were discovered in the left parieto-occipito-temporal region. Subsequent culturing of these abscesses confirmed the presence of B. pseudomallei. The patient underwent a 4-week treatment regimen involving intravenous ceftazidime and oral double-strength co-trimoxazole. At the two-week mark of this therapy, the patient returned for a scheduled follow-up and exhibited no symptoms, remaining in good health ever since.
A Review on Advance Herbal Technology
Authors: Mr. Kale Rohan Santosh  , Asst. Prof. Dhanashree Chivte
Published: December 2024

This review article explores the interface between conventional herbal knowledge and contemporary scientific discoveries as it digs into the most cutting-edge advancements in herbal technology. Despite the fact that over 80% of the world’s population relies on herbal products and medicine for a healthy lifestyle, people are only recently becoming interested in
herbal medicine We examine the advancements in herbal technology. Despite the fact that over 80% of the world’s population relies on the herbal products and medicine for a healthy lifestyle, people are only recently becoming interested in herbal medicine we examine the advancements made in boosting the effectiveness, bioavailability, and sustainability of herbal products, from novel extraction methods to the incorporation of nanotechnology in herbal formulations.
Additionally, the application of data analytics and artificial intelligence to the development of
customized herbal therapies is looked at this review attempts to provide a detailed overview of the developing environment of herbal technology by combining data from several disciplines, illuminating its potential to transform healthcare and contribute to a more sustained future. Due to the numerous benefits herbal formulations have as therapeutic agents for various diseases.
The qualitative analysis of a marker or bioactive compound and other major constituent is a
major challenge to scientists. Standardization is an important step to for the establishment of a consistent biological activity a result of the increase in the use of herbal products, which has also given rise to various forms of abuse and adulteration of the product leading to the consumer and manufacture this disappointment and in some instant fatal consequence.
Preventive Efficacy of Seasonal Panchakarma Therapies in Lifestyle Disorders: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Authors: Dr. Shweta Chavan  , Dr. Mamta Talmale
Published: December 2024

Lifestyle disorders, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity, are on the rise globally due to poor dietary habits, sedentary lifestyles, and stress. Ayurveda, with its preventive and curative approach, offers promising solutions to manage and prevent these conditions. This paper examines the role of seasonal Panchakarma therapies—Vamana, Virechana, and Basti—administered during Vasant, Sharad, and Varsha Ritu, respectively, in preventing lifestyle disorders. These therapies, based on Ayurvedic principles, focus on detoxifying the body, restoring doshic balance, and promoting overall well-being by aligning with the seasonal changes. A review of classical Ayurvedic texts and modern research reveals the efficacy of these therapies in reducing the risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases. The paper emphasizes the potential of integrating seasonal Panchakarma therapies into contemporary health practices as a preventive measure against lifestyle disorders, offering a holistic, evidence-based approach to health promotion and disease prevention
Biodegradable Packaging in Medical Field
Authors: Tushar Lakshaman Tohare  , Dipak S. Tonchar  , Sakshi S. Ade
Published: December 2024

An Ecological Method for Biological Packaging in the Drug Industry The pharmaceutical industry is coming under increasing pressure to utilize eco-friendly packaging. Traditional packing materials often contribute to pollution and resource depletion. A good alternative is packaging composed of biodegradable and compostable materials derived from renewable resources. This study looks at the state of biological packaging in the pharmaceutical industry today, focusing on materials, procedures, and their potential impacts on sustainability and product integrity. We go over the potential and difficulties of implementing biological packaging, such as customer acceptance, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory issues. We also highlight new developments and potential paths in this area, like the creation of cutting-edge biomaterials and creative packaging designs.
Pressure to implement sustainable practices is mounting on the pharmaceutical business, especially in packaging, where non-biodegradable materials and plastic waste are major environmental concerns. With advantages for the environment and functionality, biodegradable packaging offers a viable answer to this problem. This review examines the latest developments in biodegradable packaging materials, with a focus on pharmaceutical applications
MANGO PEEL WASTE AS AN ADSORBENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF Pb (II) AND Cr(III)
FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS
Authors: Ogundiran, A. A  , Ogundiran, O. O
Published: December 2024

Increased activities of humans, most especially industrial activities have led to the great amount of
pollutants being ejected into the environment. Aquatic environments are the most affected therefore, the
need for remediation. Agricultural waste was successfully utilized for the adsorption of Cr (III) and Pb
(II). The adsorbent was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform
infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) to determine the surface morphology and the functional group present for
the adsorption. The removal of the two pollutants on Mango peel waste (MPW) was optimized at
pollutant initial concentration of 500 mg/L, MPW dosage of 2.0 g, pH of 4.2 for Pb (II) and 4.9 for Cr
(III), and contact time of 100 and 120 min for Pb (II) and Cr (III) respectively. Based on the findings
from the coefficient determination, the adsorption of Pb (II) is better described by the Langmuir model
(R2 = 0.998, 0.978, 0.983 and 0.976), while Cr (III) was best described by Freundlich model (R2 =
0.966, 0.996, 0.972 and 0.988) for Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin and D-R respectively. Adsorption
maximum capacity of 188.643 and 150.332 mg/g were achieved for Pb (II) and Cr (III) respectively.
The Pseudo-second-order equation was the best model to describe the adsorption processes for Cr (III)
ions, whereas Pseudo-First-Order model best explained the adsorption of Pb (II) ions. Thus, the
applicability of MPW in respect to wastewater treatment is feasible.
Application of Markov Chain Stochastic Model to Lithofacies Analysis: A Case Study of
Outcropping Rocks of the Lokoja Formation - Southern Bida Basin, Nigeria
Authors: Ozulu, G.U.  , Aigbadon, G.O.  , Igbinigie, N.S.
Published: December 2024

Over the years, the interpretation of the stratigraphic order or sequence of sedimentation in the
Southern Bida Basin has been qualitative. More often than not, the precision of interpretation has been
adjudged subjective. A more precise method used to predict the probability of the process of
sedimentation, determine its cyclicity or otherwise, and ensure objective interpretation is the Markov
Chain Stochastic Process. The distinct lithofacies from outcropping rocks of the Lokoja Formation,
Southern Bida Basin Nigeria, were statistically analysed using the Markov Chain Stochastic Process
to ascertain the degree of order. This is the first time such a model will be used in the southern region
of Nigeria's Bida Basin. This made it easier to assess the basin's lithostratigraphic sequence's cyclicity.
Based on the transition patterns of lithofacies, the Difference Matrix (DM) was computed, and the
resultant X2 value - {Σ (DM) 2
/ (ITM)} indicated that X2 = 54.27. The formula DF (N-1)2 = (N-1)2 = X
was used to calculate the total of degrees of freedom (DF). Here, (X) 0 = Y and N = sum total of
lithofacies in the Independent Transition Matrix (ITN) with non-zero entries (N = 7). DF = (7-1)2 = 62
= 36օ (N-1)2
. When contrasted with the Chi-Square table, it was found that the value was above the
X2 limiting value at a 95% confidence interval, or (X2.0.95) at 34օ degrees of freedom = 48.00 and 38օ
degrees of freedom = 53.38. Therefore, the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected, as the sedimentation
process leading to the lithofacies transition pattern was considered a Markovian product with a
“memory function." The precision of this result proved that the lithostratigraphic sequence is an
ordered cyclic event