bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Examiner training for the Malaysian anaesthesiology exit level assessment: Factors affecting the effectiveness of a faculty development intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Hashim Noorjahan Haneem Md , Ruslan Shairil Rahayu , Shariffuddin Ina Ismiarti , Lim Woon Lai , Tan Christina Phoay Lay , Pallath Vinod
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Examiner training is essential to ensure the trustworthiness of the examination process and results. The Anaesthesiology examiners’ training programme to standardise examination techniques and standards across seniority, subspecialty, and institutions was developed using McLean’s adaptation of Kern’s framework.
Methods: The programme was delivered through an online platform due to pandemic constraints. Key focus areas were Performance Dimension Training (PDT), Form-of-Reference Training (FORT) and factors affecting validity. Training methods included interactive lectures, facilitated discussions and experiential learning sessions using the rubrics created for the viva examination. The programme effectiveness was measured using the Kirkpatrick model for programme evaluation.
Results: Seven out of eleven participants rated the programme content as useful and relevant. Four participants showed improvement in the post-test, when compared to the pre-test. Five participants reported behavioural changes during the examination, either during the preparation or conduct of the examination. Factors that contributed to this intervention's effectiveness were identified through the MOAC (motivation, opportunities, abilities, and communality) model.
Conclusion: Though not all examiners attended the training session, all were committed to a fairer and transparent examination and motivated to ensure ease of the process. The success of any faculty development programme must be defined and the factors affecting it must be identified to ensure engagement and sustainability of the programme.
Learners’ report and perceptions concerning undergraduate paediatric endocrinology curriculum content and delivery across Southern Nigeria
Authors: Yarhere Iroro Enameguolo , Chinnah Tudor , Chineze Uche
Published: June 2023

Introduction: This study aimed to compare the paediatric endocrinology curriculum across Southern Nigeria medical schools, using reports from learners. It also checked the learners’ perceptions about different learning patterns and competency in some expected core skills.
Methods: This mixed (quantitative and qualitative) study was conducted with 7 medical schools in Southern Nigeria. A multi-staged randomized selection of schools and respondents, was adopted for a focus group discussion (FGD), and the information derived was used to develop a semi-structured questionnaire, which 314 doctors submitted. The FGD discussed rotation patterns, completion rates of topics and perceptions for some skills. These themes were included in the forms for general survey, and Likert scale was used to assess competency in skills. Data generated was analysed using statistical package for social sciences, SPSS 24, and p values < 0.05 were considered significant
Results: Lectures and topics had various completion rates, 42.6% - 98%, highest being “diabetes mellitus”. Endocrinology rotation was completed by 58.6% of respondents, and 58 – 78 % perceived competency in growth measurement and charting. Significantly more learners, 46.6% who had staggered posting got correct matching of Tanner staging, versus learners who had block posting, 33.3%, p = 0.018.
Conclusion: Respondents reported high variability in the implementation of the recommended guidelines for paediatric endocrinology curriculum between schools in Southern Nigeria. Variabilities were in the courses’ completion, learners’ skills exposure and how much hands-on were allowed in various skills acquisitions. This variability will hamper the core objectives of human capital development should the trend continue.
Experimental projects with problematic materials in jewelry education
Authors:   UFSM - Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Cidade Mariana Kuhl , Palombini Felipe Luis ,   UFSM - Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Published: June 2023

Contemporary jewelry is characterized by a greater appeal to sustainability attributes, turning its attention to current needs. In Municipal Solid Waste treatment, one of the main associated issues is the lack of interest in the commercialization of certain sorted materials, which have almost zero commercial value. Thus, increasing the value of waste can be a tool to enable its use as secondary material, which is a practice that should be encouraged in the teaching of disciplines associated with Design courses. This article covers the theme of design experiments with a focus on sustainability and is aimed at jewelry education. Three projects developed by students are presented, which include the use of problematic materials, i.e., which have no commercial interest and would be wasted, even after selective collection. The projects include the processes of problem definition, research, and experimentation, for the development of jewelry which include as a highlight material: glass, aluminum from coffee capsules,and naturally dyed wood. The examples demonstrate that sustainable design practices can be carried out even by hand and can bring direct benefits by valuing waste.
Derin Öğrenme Yardımıyla Aktif Termogramlar Üzerinden Meme Lezyonlarının Sınıflandırması
Authors: ÇİVİLİBAL Soner , ÇEVİK Kerim Kürşat , BOZKURT Ahmet
Published: June 2023

Son yıllarda bilgisayar donanımları ile paralel olarak gelişim gösteren yapay zeka çalışmaları klinikte uzmanların erken teşhis ile olası metastazın önüne geçerek hasta sağ kalımını artırmaktadır. Literatürde klinikte kanser teşhisini gerçekleştiren çokça çalışma mevcuttur. Bu çalışmalarda, kanser sınıflandırmasının yapılması için makine öğrenmesi ve derin öğrenme uygulamaları sıklıkla uygulanmaktadır. Benzer şekilde çalışmada termal meme görüntüleri üzerinden derin öğrenme yöntemleri ile meme kanseri teşhisi ele alınmıştır. Çalışmada kullanılan görüntüler açık erişim olarak sunulan DMR-IR veri setinden alınmıştır. Veri setinden alınan görüntüler üzerinde bazı önişlemler yapılmış, ardından meme bölgelerinin bölütlenmesi için manuel ve otomatik olmak üzere iki farklı bölütleme metodu uygulanmıştır. Manuel bölütleme işleminde, VIA ile lokalizasyon bilgisi kaydedilen meme bölgelerinin maskesi oluşturup orijinal görüntüden çıkarılarak bölütleme gerçekleştirilmiştir. Otomatik bölütleme işleminde ise Mask R-CNN ve U-NET ile bölütleme yapılmıştır. Bu iki metot için bölütleme performans analizi yapılmış ve 0.9896 doğruluk, 0.9413 Dice ve 0.8900 Jaccard değerini gerçekleştiren Mask R-CNN ile sınıflandırma işlemleri çalışılmıştır. Manuel ve Mask-RCNN metodu ile bölütlenen görüntülerden oluşan termogramlar ile ön eğitimli yedi farklı (InceptionV3, MobileNet, MobileNetV2, ResNet50, VGG16, VGG19 ve Xception) mimari kullanılarak meme kanseri sınıflandırması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sonuç olarak test verilerinde %100 sınıflandırma başarısını doğruluk, kesinlik, duyarlılık ve F1 Skoru ile MobileNet ve InceptionV3 mimarileri sağlamıştır.
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN PETANI DALAM PENGOLAHAN PRODUK HILIR KAKAO DI KECAMATAN RANTAU PEUREULAK
Authors: Muslimah Muslimah , Alham Fiddini , Komariyah Siti , Lisa Nova Purnama
Published: June 2023

Ekspor biji kakao yang lebih besar dari kakao olahan menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia banyak kehilangan potensi nilai tambah dari industri pengolahan kakao. Potensi atau peluang nilai tambahmelalui industri pengolahan kakao sirna disebabkanolehperbedaaan harga yang cukup tinggi antara biji dan kakao olahan yang dihasilkan. Pengolahan juga dapat meningkatkan pendapatan dan kesejahteraan dari kelompok tani pada pengabdian ini. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk melihat tingkat perkembangan pengetahuan kelompok tani sebelum dan sesudah diberikan penyuluhan dan workshop mengenai pengembangan produk hilir kakao di Desa Tanjung Tani Kecamatan Rantau Peureulak Kabupaten Aceh Timur. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah: Sosialisasi dan workshop. Adapaun tahapannya sebagai berikut: peserta diberikan pre test, kemudian diberikan sosialisasi (penyuluhan), metode yang digunakan pada sosialisasi adalah ceramah, setelah diberikan sosialisasi peserta diberikan workshop (praktek langsung), kemudian tahap terakhir diberikan post test. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah anggota Kelompok Tani Ranto yang berjumlah 10 orang. Dari hasil pre test dan post test didapatkan skor (nilai) untuk mengetahui tingkat perkembangan pengetahuan sampel setelah dan sebelum dilakukan sosialisasi dan workshop. Data yang terkumpul diolah menggunakan uji Wilcoxon Signed Test (statitik non parametrik) dengan α= 5%, dengan kriteria pengembilan keputusan  diterima jika nilai signifikansi ≥ α,  diterima jika nilai signifikansi < α. Hasil yang didapatkan adalah signifikansi (0,016) <.Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa  ditolak dan  diterima, artinya terdapat perbedaan tingkat pengetahuan petani sebelum dan sesudah diadakan kegiatan penyuluhan dan workshop.
PELATIHAN PENGELOLAAN BISNIS SYARIAH PADA PELAKU UMKM DI DESA WISATA BANJARAN
Authors: Wibowo Febrian Wahyu , Salam Abdul , Yunadi Ahmad , Kamal Al Haq , Sujono Rusny Istiqomah , Ismiati Baiq , Rafi Mu’inan , Suryono Abi , Yahya Abdullah
Published: June 2023

Adanya kemunculan UMKM atau bisnis baru dalam sebuah daerah, hal ini tentu membuat adanya persaingan bisnis. Persaingan bisnis memicu para pelaku bisnis untuk membuat strategi dalam pengelolaaan bisnis agar memiliki kinerja yang bagus. Di dalam Islam, Rasullah merupakan role model berbisnis secara Islam. Keberhasilan beliau dalam mengelola bisnis dapat dijadikan sebuah pembelajaran yang perlu diterapkan dalam berbisnis saat ini. Pengaplikasian nilai-nilai bisnis Syariah dalam bisnisnya, dengan memberikan program pelatihan terkait dengan pengelolaan bisnis Syariah harapannya dapat memberikan pemahaman serta menanamkan nilai-nilai Bisnis Syariah pada para Pelaku UMKM. Tujuan pelaksanaan kegiatan ini adalah guna memberikan wawasan serta pehaman terkait pengelolaan bisnis yang baik dalam sudut pandang Syariah, mengingat di desa wisata Banjaran Kalurahan Guwosari terdapat banyak pelaku UMKM serta potensi besar yang ada di daerah tersebut. Metode teknis pelatihan yaitu interaksi antar peserta dan pemateri serta menghadirkan materi-materi yang bersifat studi kasus pada masalah-masalah di UMKM sehingga materi yang disampaikan dapat langsung diaplikasikan oleh para peserta dan tentunya lebih mudah untuk dipahami. Kegiatan ini dilakukan secara bertahap dengan cara memberikan seminar langsung kepada para pelaku UMKM serta memberikan praktik strategi yang disampaikan oleh seluruh pembicara. Pada pelaksanaan acara ditemukan banyak permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh para pelaku UMKM terutama dalam hal pengelolaan usaha. Pada akhir acara ditemukan beberapa hal yang nantinya dapat dikembangkan oleh para pelaku UMKM serta masyarakat yang ada di Desa Wisata Banjaran Kalurahan Guwosari sebagai berikut; Pengembangan Desa Wisata Edukasi dan Sejarah, Pembuatan website pojok Syariah untuk media konsultasi bisnis Syariah oleh para pelaku UMKM, Pelaksanaan pelatihan lanjutan guna memaksimalkan rencana yang telah dibentuk, dan Pembuatan rekening bersama sebagai wadah investasi dan iyuran pemasaran berbayar untuk pelaku UMKM Desa Wisata Banjaran. Kegiatan ini secara berkelanjutan dan dapat mengurai berbagai permasalahan lain yang ada di Desa Wisata Banjaran Kalurahan Guwosari agar permasalahan yang ada dapat terurai dengan baik dan mendapatkan hasil yang maksimal.
EDUKASI PENTINGNYA NUTRISI IKAN UNTUK MENCEGAH STUNTING DI PONDOK PERASI, KECAMATAN AMPENAN, MATARAM
Authors: Diamahesa Wastu Ayu
Published: June 2023

Stunting merupakan permasalahan Kesehatan yang menimpa anak-anak baik lokal, nasional, maupun global. Tingginya angka stunting di Indonesia berkorelasi langsung dengan tingginya kasus perkawinan usia dini. Anak-anak usia dini yang menikah dan mengandung tanpa kesiapan pengetahuan, mental, dan finansial untuk menjadi ibu yang baik, sangat mengancam kualitas sumber daya manusia yang akan dilahirkan. Permasalahan stunting tidak hanya dipengaruhi oleh satu faktor, tetapi juga beberapa faktor, dan faktor yang paling penting adalah kebutuhan nutrien yang terpenuhi khususnya protein, dalam hal ini adalah konsumsi ikan. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini yaitu memberikan penyuluhan atau edukasi mengenai pentingnya nutrisi ikan untuk mencegah stunting serta mempelajari Teknik pembuatan cookies berbahan dasar ikan teri basah. Metode kegiatan pengabdian ini yaitu penyuluhan yang terdiri dari beberapa tahap kegiatan yaitu persiapan, penyampaian materi, pretest dan post, penjelasan pembuatan cookies ikan teri dan mencoba produk cookies berbahan dasar ikan teri bersama. Dari hasil pretest yang diberikan pemateri kepada responden bahwa terdapat 50% responden yang makan ikan di hari penyuluhan dengan jumlah sekitar 200 g dan responden memiliki motivasi untuk mengkonsumsi ikan setelah penyuluhan 100%. Selain edukasi pentingnya nutrisi ikan dengan mengkonsumsi ikan secara rutin, pemateri juga menyampaikan Teknik pembuatan cookies berbahan dasar ikan teri basah sebagai camilan alternatif untuk anak-anak. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini yaitu responden antusias dan termotivasi atas edukasi yang diberikan oleh pemateri dan tertarik untuk membuat cookies berbahan dasar ikan teri di rumah masing-masing.
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PENERAPAN BUDIDAYA IKAN HIAS AIR TAWAR DI KARANG TARUNA SINGO JOYO KABUPATEN MALANG
Authors: Sutarjo Ganjar Adhywirawan , Handajani Hany
Published: June 2023

Peningkatan potensi ekonomi lokal dapat dilakukan melalui keterlibatan masyarakat usia produktif yaitu pemuda yang tergabung dalam wadah organisasi karang taruna. Karang Taruna merupakan organisasi sosial kemasyarakatan sebagai wadah dan sarana pengembangan setiap anggota masyarakat yang tumbuh dan berkembang atas dasar kesadaran dan tanggung jawab sosial dari, oleh, dan untuk masyarakat terutama generasi muda di wilayah desa atau kelurahan terutama bergerak dibidang usaha kesejahteraan sosial. Organisasi pemuda yang tergabung dalam kelompok karang taruna “Singo Joyo” yang berada di Desa Jedong Kecamatan Wagir Kabupaten Malang. Salah satu kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh karang taruna “Singo Joyo” adalah budidaya ikan hias Chana sp atau lebih dikenal dengan ikan gabus hias, dan ikan cupang. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kelompok karang taruna “Singo Joyo” terkait penerapan manajemen budidaya ikan ikan hias air tawar, penerapan teknik produksi pakan alami (Daphnia sp., dan Cacing sutra) sebagai pakan alami utama larva ikan hias air tawar, dan penerapan manajemen kualitas air berbasis sistem resirkulasi. Metode pelaksanaan program pengabdian masyarakat internal (PPMI) ini dilaksanakan dengan pendekatan metode pelatihan dan pendampingan terkait penerapan manajemen budidaya ikan hias air tawar dan manajemen kualitas air. Hasil kegiatan PPMI yaitu meningkatnya pengetahuan dan keterampilan mitra karang taruna “Singo Joyo” dalam penerapan manajemen budidaya ikan hias air tawar yang baik, mitra mampu meningkatkan persentase produksi mencapai 60% dari sebelum kegiatan sejumlah 30%. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini adalah mitra mampu menerapkan manajemen produksi ikan ikan hias air tawar sehingga kapasitas produksi meningkat hingga 60%.
Diseminasi Teknologi dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Kopi Robusta di Desa Lok-Tunggul Kabupaten Banjar
Authors: Abdillah Muhammad Helmy
Published: June 2023

Program Gerakan Tanam Kopi Serempak (GERTAK) yang digagas oleh Pemerintah Provinsi Kalimanntan Selatan mendorong bangkitnya UMKM kopi, mulai dari hulu (budidaya) hingga hilirisasi (coffee shop) sehingga mendorong terbentuknya semangat kemandirian anak muda dalam berwirausaha. Namun permasalahan dihulu adalah pengetahuan teknik budidaya kopi masih rendah, disebabkan minimnya literasi budidaya kopi secara praktis dibandingkan budidaya tanaman perkebunan lainnya, maka diperlukan diseminasi teknologi sebagai pengetahuan modern dalam memaksimalkan usahanya. Tujuan kegiatan ini untuk memberikan pemahaman dan solusi praktis terhadap permasalahan yang dihadapi melalui uji-terap pengetahuan dan teknologi. Metode yang digunakan yakni penyuluhan yang terbagi dalam beberapa tahapan, yakni grup diskusi, uji-terap dilapangan, dan penyampaian materi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan minat peserta terhadap teknologi yang praktis sehingga dapat membantu dalam perawatan tanaman melalui aplikasi Disease Detection Apps for Coffee (DDA). Selain itu, materi pengelolaan tanah merupakan bagian penting yang harus diterapkan guna meminimalisir penurunan kualitas tanah akibat penanaman yang intensif.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS MELALUI PELATIHAN KARTU AKTIF SISWA SMPN SATU ATAP PULAU KOMODO KABUPATEN MANGGARAI BARAT
Authors: Santati Parama
Published: June 2023

Peningkatan kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia hendaknya dilakukan secara intensif, khususnya di daerah 3T (Terdepan, Terpencil, dan Tertinggal). Salah satu upaya peningkatan kualitas pendidikan, dapat dikemas dalam bentuk Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, seperti halnya Pelatihan KARTU AKTIF (Karya Tulis Ilmiah dan Kegiatan Interaktif) yang dilaksanakan di SMPN Satu Atap Pulau Komodo. Kegiatan ini dilatarbelakangi oleh survei PISA yang menyatakan rendahnya indeks kemampuan membaca di Indonesia. Tujuan diselenggarakannya kegiatan ini adalah agar siswa/I SMPN Satu Atap Pulau Komodo dapat memiliki keterampilan menulis dan mengobservasi, serta memicu karakter unggul, yakni kepedulian sosial. Jumlah khalayak sasaran adalah 57 siswa SMP Satu Atap Pulau Komodo. Langkah-langkah yang dilakukan meliputi identifikasi masalah, mengumpulkan data dan informasi, merancang materi, memberikan pelatihan, dan melaksanakan evaluasi. Kegiatan pelatihan dilaksanakan dalam bentuk ceramah, diskusi, kegiatan interaktif, dan menyusun Laporan Hasil Observasi. Materi yang disampaikan adalah tentang penulisan Laporan Hasil Observasi dan kaidah kebahasaan. Peserta didampingi oleh para tutor melakukan observasi terhadap objek tertentu. Kemudian peserta diminta untuk menuangkan hasil pengamatannya dalam bentuk Laporan Hasil Observasi. Setelah mengikuti pelatihan, sebanyak 57,89% peserta memiliki rerata nilai 71,75 atau kategori “baik”, ditinjau dari segi pemahaman dan pengetahuan terhadap materi Laporan Hasil Observasi. Hasil yang ditemukan di lapangan menunjukkan adanya kekurangan pemahaman peserta dalam menulis kembali hasil pengamatan dan tentang kaidah kebahasaan. Dengan demikian, pelatihan-pelatihan sejenis perlu terus dilaksanakan untuk meningkatkan kemahiran siswa dalam membuat karya ilmiah.
Diffusion and Discursive Stabilization: Sports Historiography and the Contrasting Fortunes of Cricket and Ice Hockey in Canada’s Maritime Provinces, 1869-1914
Authors: Reid John G. , Reid Robert
Published: June 2023

Engaging with the historiography of sport diffusion, and taking two major sports as divergent case studies, this essay explores the process of discursive stabilization that drew upon a broad complex of social and cultural antecedents. While more generalized organizational and institutional factors were important influences on the contrasting evolutions of cricket and ice hockey in Canada’s Maritime provinces during a period of intense social and economic change, nevertheless the emergence of each sport had a profoundly cultural and discursive character. The two sports had affinities in their organizational development but differed both in their negotiation of social differentiation and in the surrounding discourses that developed. In historical and historiographical contexts, both sports demonstrate the crucial influence of societal complexity and local agency in shaping the patterns by which any sport is diffused.
Preliminary Study of Agricultural Waste as Biochar Incorporated into Cementitious Materials
Authors: Sinha Shishir , Pandey Achal , B Srinivasarao Naik , Prasad B
Published: June 2023

Incorporating small amounts of biochar into cementitious materials has partial effects on the environment. In this present study, rice husk was collected as agricultural biomass from a local area of Roorkee Uttarakhand, which contains siliceous material to a significant extent. Biochar was prepared from agricultural waste in a muffle furnace at a temperature of 500 ℃ for 90 min and ground to a fineness of less than 10 µm. Prior to incorporation into building envelopes such as mortar and concrete, a basic study on cement pastes is essentially required. For this purpose, different dosages of biochar such as 0, 3%, 5% and 10% wt. were replaced with cement in cementitious materials. Physical properties such as water absorption, density and porosity were investigated. Furthermore, mechanical and thermal properties such as compressive strength and thermal conductivity were studied. Advanced tools like field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) were used to identify the hydration products. As the dosages increased in the cement matrix, the physical properties of sample were increased and porosity decreased. The compressive strength of biochar incorporated cement paste improved according to 0, 3%, 5% and 10% wt. It further reveals that as the dosage increased, the thermal conductivity of the samples decreased significantly. Moreover, the sustainable assessment showed that biochar could reduce embodied carbon, embodied energy and strength efficiency substantially over the control sample. A satisfactory result was obtained at 5% wt. and 10 % wt. of biochar. The overall result revealed that biochar up to 10% wt. can be incorporated into mortar and concrete due to better results than the control mix.
Determination of voidage of palm nuts in a vessel
Authors: Edet Ubong ASSIAN  , William Adebisi OLOSUNDE  , Orua Okon ANTIA
Published: June 2023

Inaccurate estimation of nuts volume in a hopper may likely influence the design of some components of palm nut processing system such as shaft, rotor, electric motor power, hopper supporting rods, etc. In an effort to address this challenge the voids/ spaces were considered as inherent in palm nuts when stored in a vessel. In this study, 5 kg of dried and ready to crack mixed varieties of palm nuts were grouped based on their minor diameter (d_1) as small size: d_1 < 13.00 mm; medium size: 13.00 ≤ d_1 < 17.00 mm and large size: d_1 ≥ 17.00 mm for each size range, nuts were randomly selected and each range placed into different 100 ml beaker. Toluene was poured into each of the beaker until the nuts at the top were tipped covered. The volume of toluene (V_toluene) used in filling to the tip of the top nuts was quantified as void / space unoccupied by the nuts. The experiment was repeated using 150, 200, 250 and 300 ml beaker respectively. Each experiment was carried out in duplicate and their mean and standard deviation computed. Result showed that voidage of palm nut in a processing vessel was 45 ± 4%. This designates that the actual volume of palm nuts occupied in a processing vessel such as hopper would likely be 55% of its container’s volume. Hence, could be used in the design of storage facilities such as silo, bin, etc.
Oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease: Improvement of memory-deteriorating disease by administration of plant enzyme
Authors: Yeun-Hwa GU  , Takenori YAMASHITA  , Tatsuhiko MATSUO  , Noriyuki WASHINO  , Ki-Mun KANG  , Tota INOUE
Published: June 2023

Plant enzymes are natural substances with almost no side effects and reported effects on spatial learning and histopathological alterations of the hippocampus in senescence-accelerated mice. In senescence-accelerated mice (SAMP8), this in vivo study examined the effects of a plant enzyme on the brain hippocampus, memory and spatial cognition. In the Morris water maze, a comparison between the control group of SAMR1 mice and the sham control group of SAMP8 mice (SAMP8 without plant enzymes administration) showed a significant reduction in arrival time, and in the probe test, it was divided into 4 divisions. Moreover, there was a significant increase in dwell time and number of crossings of the virtual platform area. The plant enzyme-treated group tended to have a shorter arrival time than the sham group, but not significantly different. Serum peroxy radicals were significantly suppressed in the plant enzyme-treated group compared with the sham group. Plant enzyme inhibited the peroxy radical in comparison to a sham control. With plant enzymes treatment, the lipid peroxidation level was significantly lowered in the brain tissue compared with the sham control group (p < 0.05. Serotonin (5-HT) levels were significantly higher in the brain tissue of plant enzymes -treated mice than in that of sham control mice. There was no significant difference in the brain lipid peroxide concentration between the plant enzyme administration group and the sham group. In contrast, the serotonin concentration in the brain was significantly different between the plant enzymes administration group and the sham control group. The high neuron density (CA1 region) in the hippocampus of animals in the plant enzymes administration group indicates a possible improvement in memory.
Statistical methods and its applications in Whey protein binding (Bos Taurus)
Authors: Basavarajaiah DM  , Narasimhamurthy B  , Krishnamurthy TN  , Kumar wadeyar
Published: June 2023

Milk is made up of two proteins, such as casein (80%) and whey (20%). These proteins, which include membrane globular proteins, glycoproteins, and lipoproteins, are mostly found in the outer layer of milk fat globule membranes. WP can be separated from the casein in milk or formed as a byproduct of cheese making and contains all nine essential amino acids with a low lactose content. Whey protein has many health benefits, including improving strength and body composition, promoting weight loss, boosting metabolism, stifling hunger, maintaining good health, avoiding nourishing the bones, reducing inflammation, promoting quick wound healing, lowering blood pressure, repairing and preserving muscle tissues etc. Many dairy and food-based industries eagerly explore the accurate retention time for the formation of health related new byproducts. As of date, there are very few studies available in the world literature citation database and too many micro and macro studies on WP are currently being undertaken globally, they provide insight into the binding of particular amino acids (Seq. peptides) and their accurate lag time of binding to the formation of "helixes and sheaths. In this paradigm, statistical tool are very important to determine average time and WP algorithms for analysis of seq amino acids and the metabolic pathway's action. Overall, the present research attempts to extrapolate the Seq peptide's binding capacity and its retention time for amino acids in order to fill the aforementioned research gap. For the model demonstration we used the commonly cited whey protein peptide (Seq) NCBS, which was considered to prove the hypothesis. The Markova two state random and Monte Carlo simulation (superimposed artificial neural network) models were formulated to extract transient probabilities and retention times of Seq peptides. As per the results, the binding capacity was found to be excellent with a good retention time (5 to 11.50 minutes) in cross-linked and unlinked cases (10 to 13.50 minutes). Bioinformatics, the dairy industry, and life scientists will find these more recent discoveries to be very helpful for measuring likelihoods and transient probabilities of binding.
Determinants of stunting incidence in toddlers age 24-59 months based on the epidemiological triangle in the working area of the Nambo Health Center, Kendari City, 2023
Authors: Fithria  , Rahmatul Ummah  , Akifah
Published: June 2023

Background: The incidence of stunting in the Nambo sub-district is included in the top five highest stunting prevalence rates in Kendari City out of ten sub-districts. This study focuses on toddlers in coastal areas in Kendari City. This study aims to determine the relationship between host factors (gender, birth weight, exclusive breastfeeding, mother's employment status, mother's level of knowledge, family income), agent factors, history of infectious diseases, environment factors (access to clean water and availability of latrines) with incidence of stunting aged 24–59 months. Method: This study was conducted directly in the field using observational analytics using quantitative research with a cross-sectional research design with the aim of determining whether there is a relationship between sex factors, birth weight, exclusive breastfeeding, mother's employment status, mother's level of knowledge, family income, history of toddler infectious diseases, access to clean water and latrine availability facilities with the incidence of stunting in the working area of the Nambo Health Center in Kendari City in 2023. The sampling technique of this study is probability sampling using stratified random sampling, which is a sampling technique taken by random stratification (based on strata) with a total sample of 248 toddlers. Results: The variable results showed that for host factors related were birth weight (ρ-Value = 0.000), exclusive breastfeeding (ρ-Value = 0.009) and maternal knowledge level (ρ-Value = 0.003), while the unrelated were the sex of the toddler (ρ-Value = 0.108), mother's employment status (ρ-Value = 0.362 ), family income ( ρ-Value = 0.367), agent factor has no relationship between history of infectious disease (ρ-Value = 0.130), environmental factors have no relationship between access to clean water (ρ-Value = 1.000) and latrine availability facilities (ρ-Value = 0.491) with the incidence of stunting in toddlers. Conclusion: there is a relationship between birth weight, exclusive breastfeeding and maternal knowledge level with the incidence of stunting and there is no relationship between gender, maternal employment status, family income, history of infectious diseases, access to clean water and means of availability of latrines with the incidence of stunting.
Assessment of major liver enzymes activities among sickle cell subjects in Enugu South East of Nigeria
Authors: Ifeoma Chinwe Ikegwuonu  , Geoffrey Chukwuanugo Okeke  , Adanna Perpetua Ikebudu  , Patrick Tobenna Ikegwuonu  , Ifeanyi Emmanuel Arinze  , Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ugwuoke
Published: June 2023

Objective: Sickle cell anemia is a condition resulting from inheritance of two abnormal allele of genes controlling β-globin formation. This haemoglobinopathy affects multiple organ system in the body. The hepatobiliary system is most commonly affected in sickle cell disease. This study assessed liver enzymes activities in sickle cell subjects in Enugu, Nigeria. Methods: We recruited about hundred subjects age (20-40years) for this study. Fifty sickle cell subjects (Male =22, Female=28) as test subjects and fifty non-sickle cell subjects (Male=24, Female=26) as control. Anthropometric indices were measured and five milliliters of blood sample collected from each participant for analysis of Alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and Aspartate transaminase (AST) using autoanalyser. Data were analysed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 25. Results: The sickle cell subjects showed a significant decrease (P<0.05) in mean ± SD of systolic BP, diastolic BP and body mass index compared to control subjects. The liver enzymes analysis showed a statistical increase (P<0.05) in ALP and AST while a non-significant increase (P>0.05) exist in ALT of sickle cell subjects compared to non- sickle cell subjects. There is a positive correlation (P<0.05) in SBP vs. DBP, ALT vs. AST, ALT vs. BMI among the test subjects. Conclusion: This study suggests that there is increase in liver enzymes activities in sickle cell subjects compared to non- sickle cell subjects, which could lead to liver complications and hence, need for regular assessment.
Descriptive study of the dental market in the Austro region of Ecuador
Authors: Gabriela Álvarez  , Katiusca Rodríguez  , Wendy Marca
Published: June 2023

Background: Since time immemorial, marketing in dentistry has been a subject based on competition due to the high demand of public and private institutions rendering their services, therefore, due to the strong demand, different ways of reaching patients have been modernized. However, each public or private institution must follow the new marketing rules to achieve success. Methodology: A descriptive observational cross-sectional study was carried out with a total of 9 dental clinics in the province of Azuay, Ecuador. The study used surveys with multiple-choice questions based on the PEST analysis. Results: After the analysis through the different surveys the owners were aware of dental marketing but were not clear on how to apply it. Conclusions: Marketing in dentistry in terms of advertising can help patients to understand the treatments available, the main objective of marketing encompasses the various methods for a dental office or clinic to achieve its objectives in terms of profitability, which is strictly linked to maintaining the oral health of patients. Among the nine professionals interviewed, the same ones that through web pages and social networks carried out publicity and promotion obtained the greatest result of the four points evaluated, a higher level of financial income and the reaction of the patients, obtaining new patients as a result, this means that within the dental market of Ecuador, the different professionals are aware of the methods used in marketing, however, this does not mean that in the future they will maintain the same results due to the fact that marketing in dentistry is in constant change.
Relationship between age, water consumption and working posture with complaints of musculoskeletal disorders in concrete production workers in PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk Pasuruan
Authors: Sinta Nuriyah Khilwatul Ilmiyah  , Elvania Della Tri Widya Listyowati
Published: June 2023

The human body has been designed to be able to carry out daily activities and has a large muscle mass in weight exceeding half the body weight that makes humans able to move their bodies. Data from the Statistical Office of the European Communities (Eurostat) report shows that MSDs cases are the most common cases of PAK found in workers in various fields of work, where MSDs cases account for 45% of the total PAK cases. This study included quantitative research with an analytical observational type of research. The research design used was cross sectional. The population of this study was all workers of line I production and repetition unit at PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk. Pasuruan with a total sample of 35 people. Respondents who had complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) at a mild level of 40% were as many as 14 workers. Then respondents who had complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) at a moderate level of 37.1%, namely as many as 13 workers. While respondents who had complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) at a high level of 22.9%, namely as many as 8 workers. There is a significant relationship between age and complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) with p-value of 0.000 with a value of r = 0.23 which shows a weak correlation. In addition, there is also a significant relationship between water consumption and complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) with a p-value of 0.000 with a value of r = -0.705 which shows a strong correlation. There is a relationship between the variables of age and water consumption with complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). While there was no relationship between work posture and complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs).
Ethnomedicinal plants used by primitive tribes of Hukumpeta Mandal, Alluri Sitaramaraju District, A.P, India
Authors: M.S.V.S. Prasad Varma  , K. Prabhakara Rao  , M. Jelani Bhasha  , J. Prema Kumari  , S.B. Padal
Published: June 2023

Intensive field surveys were carried out during 2022–2023 in the interior tribal pockets of Hukumpeta Mandal, Alluri Sitaramraju Raju district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The present paper deals with about 173 plant species of 164 genera belonging to 80 families that have been recorded which are potentially used by the different tribal groups in this area. The tribal population of the region primarily depends upon these plants for curing 124 various diseases. Further studies on chemical and pharmacological actions are suggested to validate the claims.
Medicinal plants used by Khondu tribes of Dumbriguda Mandal, Alluri Sitaramaraju district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Prabhakara Rao  , M. Jelani Bhasha  , J. Prema Kumari  , S. B. Padal
Published: June 2023

We conducted an ethnomedical survey among Khondu tribal residents living in Dumbriguda Mandal, Alluri Sitaramaraju district, Andhra Pradesh. According to the ethnomedicinal survey, a total of 78 species of plants belonging to 73 genera and 45 families have been identified. Various traditional healers, tribal doctors, and old women of the tribal society were interviewed for this research. In the present study, 78 species were used to treat 37 different ailments/diseases, either individually or in combination. In the study, plants were used in unusual ways by the tribal people, demonstrating the revival of interest in traditional medicine.
Ethnomedicinal plants used by Primitive Nukha Dora tribes of G. Madugula Mandal, Alluri Sitaramaraju District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: U. Phani Kumari  , M. Eswara Lakshmi Kumari  , M.S.V.S. Prasad Varma  , S.B. Padal
Published: June 2023

An ethnomedicinal survey was carried out from G. Madugula Mandal, Alluri Sitaramaraju District, Andhra Pradesh, India. For documentation of important ethnomedicinal plants and information from the local Nukha Dora primitive community about their medicinal uses. The traditional knowledge of the Nukha Dora primitive tribe's traditional uses was collected through questionnaires and personal interviews during field trips. The identification and nomenclature of the listed plants were based on the Flora of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 40 plant species belonging to 36 genera and 31 families were identified by a taxonomic description and locally by ethnomedicinal knowledge of people existing in the region.
Ethnomedicinal plants used by Mali tribes of Ananthagiri Mandal, Alluri Sitaramaraju District, A.P, India
Authors: Jelani Bhasha  , K. Prabhakara Rao  , J. Prema Kumari  , R. Prameela  , S. B. Padal
Published: June 2023

An ethnomedicinal survey was carried out in Ananthagiri Mandal, Alluri Sitaramaraju District, Andhra Pradesh, India. For documentation of important ethnomedicinal plants and information from the local Mali community about their medicinal uses. The traditional knowledge of primitive Mali tribe traditional uses was collected through questionnaires and personal interviews during field trips. The identification and nomenclature of the listed plants were based on the Flora of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 60 plant species belong to 53 genera and 37 families were identified by taxonomic description and locally by ethnomedicinal knowledge of people existing in the region.
Thalidomide: The journey from curse to boon
Authors: Janvi A.Fadnis  , Amol V. Sawale  , Shreyash S. Padmawar
Published: June 2023

The tragic spectacle of thousands of infants born with deformed arms and legs at the beginning of the 1960s stunned the entire globe. The public's memory has been permanently scarred by the sight of those young people struggling with limb deformities. The medicine thalidomide, which pregnant women use for morning sickness and insomnia, was found to be responsible for the deformities in limbs and other organs. Thalidomide was sold in over 40 nations and was authorised for prescription usage in Canada from April 1961 to March 1962. Although the true number was likely greater due to spontaneous miscarriages and stillbirths, it resulted in around 115 occurrences of deformities in this country.Due to its expulsion from the medical toolbox, this medication became a term of demeaning for many years. However, thalidomide has emerged from the darkness of unimaginable tragedy. Though under stringent restrictions, it has made a remarkable recovery and entered the current therapeutic regimen. As a result of the discovery that thalidomide and its derivatives have beneficial effects on a variety of cellular functions, they are currently recommended for the treatment of a number of diseases, including leprosy and multiple myeloma. Before returning the medication to the market, the US FDA conducted a number of clinical trials. Additionally, the deaths connected to this agent stimulated legislation that expanded patient informed consent processes, redesigned the FDA regulatory process, and required more openness from pharmaceutical companies.
Collaboration between Guidance and Counseling Teachers and Indonesian Language Teachers to Improve Reading Motivation of Students through the CORI Program
Authors: Nurmasari Yessika , Ramdhani Rina Nurhudi
Published: June 2023

One of the goals of guidance and counseling in elementary schools is to develop and improve students' academic abilities to achieve maximum learning abilities. Collaborative guidance to increase motivation to read is very rare in schools, especially in elementary schools where class teachers handle many subjects. Guidance services in elementary schools can be integrated into thematic learning activities. The research objective was to determine the effectiveness of collaborative guidance services between Guidance and Counseling teachers and Indonesian Language teachers to increase students' reading motivation. This research uses a quantitative approach with an experimental method with a quasi-experimental research design with the CORI (Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction) program. The results of the study showed that collaborative guidance between counseling teachers and Indonesian teachers was effective in increasing elementary school students' reading motivation. Research is suggested for elementary school guidance and counseling teachers to collaborate with subject teachers as an effort to optimize guidance and counseling services. Indonesian teachers can provide input for guidance and counseling services in the classroom. For future researchers, it can increase reading variety, reading exploration time and the application of collaborative guidance to increase reading motivation.
Managing Broken Home Students' Emotions Using Reality Counseling Metaphor Techniques
Authors: Sari Adilia Puspita , Latifah Leny , Rahmawati Ajeng Intan Nur
Published: June 2023

One of the integral aspects of being human is emotion, especially when adapting to a new environment. Poor anger management can prevent people from getting to know themselves and socializing with others. This study was conducted to understand the effectiveness of reality counseling metaphor techniques to improve the emotional management of broken home students in SMA Kabupaten Malang. The research design used was single-subject design, A-B-A design with 3 students with broken home backgrounds as research subjects and poor emotional management based on questionnaire results. The instruments used are questionnaires, observations, and metaphorical reality counseling techniques. The results showed that the initial score obtained the average sum of each aspect, indicating a high level of emotion. After being given counseling treatment, the reality of the counselor's situation metaphorical technique showed an improvement in managing emotions. The presence of a line chart to manage emotions. The results of this study showed that reality counseling with metaphorical techniques effectively improved the emotional management of broken home students. In addition, this study was considered successful because the level of change that occurred after receiving the intervention showed a better attitude, in other words, the treatment given was effective which could reduce the emotional feelings of broken-home students.
The Impact of Self-Disclosure on Academic Stress Among Final- Year College Students: A Qualitative Case Study
Authors: Khalid Helmi Idham , Wahyuni Sri
Published: June 2023

This study employed a qualitative approach in the form of a case study to examine the process of self-disclosure among students and its influence on stress levels during their thesis completion. The research focused on 10 individual students, aiming to gain a deep understanding of their experiences, thoughts, feelings, and desires. Structured and in-depth interviews were conducted, along with non-participant observation techniques. The study found that self-disclosure played a significant role in students' stress levels, with stress and depression being predominant emotions due to various factors such as academic pressure and personal issues. The Johari Window model, which emphasizes the importance of self-disclosure in interpersonal relationships, provided a theoretical foundation for understanding the responses and reactions of students. Individual counseling was also explored as a supportive process for students, allowing them to enhance self-understanding and resolve problems. The findings highlight the significance of self-disclosure in fostering healthier interactions and creating a positive academic environment. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of self-disclosure and its implications for student well-being and academic success.
Democratic Parenting and Emotional Intelligence: A Study on Teenagers from Divorced Families
Authors: Sahureka Princess Agracia Miltha , Soetjiningsih Christiana Hari
Published: June 2023

This study explores the relationship between the democratic parenting style and emotional intelligence in teenagers whose parents are divorced, focusing on a specific population in the Wainitu region of Ambon City, Maluku. Utilizing a Pearson's product-moment correlation, the research findings indicate a significant positive correlation between democratic parenting and emotional intelligence with a correlation coefficient of 0.314 (p < 0.05). The data suggests that effective democratic parenting contributes to approximately 9.85% of the quality of emotional intelligence among these teenagers. The study concludes that while other factors can impact emotional intelligence, a democratic parenting style is a vital contributing element, underscoring the importance of the family as the primary context for character formation. However, the study also acknowledges the complexities of emotional development in children from divorced families, emphasizing the need for further research in this area, including exploration of other parenting styles. The results provide valuable insights for families, educators, and policymakers in supporting emotional intelligence development in teenagers from divorced families.
A Educação Física escolar como um caminho para a cultura do bem viver
Authors: Silva Marlon André da , Fensterseifer Paulo Evaldo , Prestes Fabiane da Silva
Published: June 2023

Este ensaio tem como objetivo refletir sobre a “utilidade” da Educação Física escolar (EF) a partir dos princípios do Buen Vivir oriundos dos saberes ancestrais dos povos originários latino-americanos. Parte da premissa de que a lógica capitalista parece insistir em se fazer presente em quase todas as dimensões humanas, com pretensões de se naturalizar como orientadora prioritária em todas as práticas sociais, em especial na educação escolar. Ao não se “adaptar” à referida lógica, a Educação Física é rotulada – veladamente ou não – como componente curricular insignificante no ambiente escolar, e seus conteúdos considerados inúteis. Diante disso, ousamos pensar que a principal utilidade da EF escolar residiria, talvez, naquilo mesmo que ela tem de inútil, de gratuito, logo, de resistência à lógica da mercadoria. Buscamos subsídios para fundamentar a referida tese a partir da interculturalidade, especificamente no que se refere à cultura dos povos indígenas. Assim, a Educação Física escolar, a partir dos modos de ser e existir desses povos, pode ser pensada como um caminho para a cultura do bem viver, orientada pelo respeito à diversidade, a cooperação, a solidariedade e a harmonia entre todos os seres.