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Skrining Fitokimia dan Uji Aktivitas Antibakteri Ektrak Daun Cabai Rawit (Capsiccum frutescens L.) terhadap Staphylococcus epidermidis
Authors: Husna Annisa Nismaul , Fricillia Onny Ziasti , Rusli Rolan
Published: March 2024

Cayenne pepper leaves (Capsiccum frutescens L.) are a plant that has many benefits, one of which is in the health sector. Scientifically, cayenne pepper leaves act as an antioxidant, antibacterial and can prevent diabetes. This activity is caused by the chemical compounds contained in the plant. This research aims to determine the antibacterial activity of cayenne pepper leaf extract. The extraction process was carried out using 70% ethanol solvent using the maceration method. From the extraction results, 221.5 grams of thick extract was obtained so that the yield value was 31.57%. The results of the phytochemical screening test on the 96% ethanol extract of cayenne pepper leaves (Capsiccum frutescens L.) showed that the 96% ethanol extract of cayenne pepper leaves contained alkaloids, saponins, tannins, terpenoids and flavonoids. The results showed that cayenne pepper leaf extract has antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria with inhibitory extract power at concentrations of 5%, namely 1.82 mm, 10%, namely 3.42 mm, and 15%, namely 6.04 mm.

Keywords:          Cayenne pepper leaves (Capsiccum frutescens L.), phytochemicals, yield value, antibacterial

 

Abstrak

Daun cabai rawit (Capsiccum frutescens L.) merupakan tanaman yang memiliki banyak manfaat salah satunya di bidang kesehatan. Secara ilmiah daun cabai rawit berperan sebagai antioksidan, antibakteri dan dapat mencegah diabetes. Aktivitas tersebut disebabkan oleh kandungan senyawa kimia yang terdapat di dalam tanaman tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menetahui aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak daun cabai rawit. Proses ekstraksi dilakukan menggunakan pelarut etanol 70% dengan metode maserasi. Dari hasil ekstrasi didapatkan ekstrak kental sebanyak 221,5 gram sehingga nilai rendemen diperoleh 31,57%. Hasil uji Skrining fitokimia pada ekstrak etanol 96% daun cabai rawit (Capsiccum frutescens L.) menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak etanol 96% daun cabai rawit mengandung alkaloid, saponin, tannin, terpenoid dan flavonoid. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak daun cabai rawit memiliki aktivitas antibakteri terhadap bakteri Staphyloccocus epidermidis dengan daya hambat ekstrak pada konsentrasi 5% yaitu 1,82 mm, 10% yaitu 3,42 mm dan 15% yaitu 6,04 mm.

Kata Kunci:         Daun cabai rawit (Capsiccum frutescens L.), fitokimia, nilai rendemen, antibakteri
Disaster Risk in Canada – A Data-Driven Discussion
Authors: Agrawal Nirupama , Adjikari Indra , Yiu Nathan
Published: March 2024

In a haphazardly changing climate, decision makers and practitioners need new insights based on historical disasters, demographic and socioeconomic shifts, and modifications in the built environment. The COVID-19 has exposed systemic vulnerabilities at all levels. Reflections on past disasters and practices regarding measures to reduce disaster losses, overlaid with insightful understandings and interpretations to suit current times, must allow for new pathways. This study attempts to achieve just that. It examines natural disasters in Canada since the 1900s as well as census data to track the demographics and socioeconomic scenarios. At the initial assessment, considering the most frequent natural disasters (floods, extreme cold, severe thunderstorms, tropical storms and storm surge, landslides, drought, wildfires, earthquakes, and epidemics), Canada experienced 844 events since 1900. A province-based distribution of these disasters suggests that Ontario is ranked first with 158 major events, followed by Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia, with over 100 events each. The maritime provinces have also had their share of disasters, and so have the northern communities and territories. In terms of population changes, between 1901 and 2019, Ontario has grown over 560%, Quebec 50%, Alberta 325%, and BC a whopping 2,700%.

The study specifically explores the following: disaster types and the scale of their impact on people, properties, and the environment; the demographic and socioeconomic status; an investigation of what measures are currently in place to ensure the building of resilience and coping capacity at the institutional level. The measures include provincial and federal tools for hazard identification and risk assessment that inform policy, emergency response plans, landuse planning, etc. Further investigation is recommended to cover a wide range of vulnerability indicators of the population, as well as the institutional systems and policies in place for developing a robust set of tools to mitigate disaster impacts in the future. This is a preliminary analysis of the entire country in the hope of making a case for a national strategy for disaster adaptive capacities and resilience and climate adaptation.
Welcome to Volume 1, Number 2
Authors: Wells Simon
Published: March 2024

Thank you for returning to the Canadian Journal of Emergency Management (CJEM) and committing to the dialogue surrounding our profession. We are grateful to curate another selection of important contributions to that dialogue, and for our partnerships with industry leaders.
Efforts to Reduce Plastic Waste Through Making Environmentally Friendly Shopping Green Bags at the Berkah Balai Baru Waste Bank
Authors: Putri Novia Wirna , Rahmah Septia Pristi , Fichriyah Dhea Lulu , Febriani Elvira Radhiatul , Ardiningrum Areta , Risyanda Ahmad Adhitya
Published: March 2024

The Berkah Balai Baru Waste Bank was established on 20 November 2021. The waste management activity running at this Waste Bank is the waste deposit activity. Another program that has yet to be implemented is empowering waste bank officers and customers to make green bags to reduce plastic waste. Waste bank officers still need to gain the skills to create green bags. This service activity aims to increase people's insight into the dangers of plastic waste for environmental health and improve people's skills in making green bags. The educational methods used are persuasive communication, lectures, and two-way dialogue. During training, the method used is the product creation and practice training method; during activity mentoring, monitoring and evaluation of activities were carried out. This community service activity targets officers and customers of the Berkah Balai Baru waste bank. The results of the community service activities were that after carrying out the pre and post-test and comparing the score results, it was found that there was an increase in participants' knowledge by 29.9%, and there was participant enthusiasm, as shown by the feedback during the discussion session. Waste bank officers have been able to make shopping bags that can be used when shopping and can be a business opportunity for the Berkah Balai Baru Waste Bank. With this activity, waste bank officers have contributed to reducing plastic waste in the environment.
Education of Water Crisis Preparedness to Communities in Urban Slum Areas
Authors: Alfian Azyyati Ridha , Firdani Fea , Angelica Aulia Erid , Salsabila Rifa
Published: March 2024

The availability of clean water is a significant factor in ensuring human survival. When there is insufficient water to supply a population adequately, we say there is a water shortage. The water issue is impacting several metropolitan regions worldwide, including Indonesia. In Padang, 22 sub-districts are included in the list of slum sub-districts, including Pasar Ambacang. The current condition requires more community preparedness to face the water crisis. People must be adequately prepared for water crises or be taught how to use available water supplies efficiently. Increasing knowledge about community preparedness in facing the water crisis is essential because increasing public knowledge will increase community preparedness in facing the water crisis. The effort was carried out by distributing leaflets and giving lectures door to door. This exercise increased the percentage of the community prepared to deal with the water situation before and after receiving instruction. It can lessen the number of potential dangers and casualties during a disaster. If the community is prepared, it will be easier to carry out rescue actions when a disaster occurs.
Household Waste Management in Increasing Economic Capacity Based on Bioconversion and Circular Economy in Putrapinggan Village, Pangandaran Regency, West Java
Authors: Kurniawan Dian , Masitoh Noneng , Rahman Dede Arif , Sakifah Sakifah
Published: March 2024

The Lecturer Team from Economics and Business, Siliwangi University, conducted Community Service Activities (PPM) for the youth and PKK groups in Putrapinggan Village, Pangandaran Regency, in May 2023. The engagement service had the theme of applying science and technology, which aims to transfer knowledge and technology from experts in household waste management in organic and inorganic waste based on bioconversion and a circular economy. Problems encountered after discussions with partners can be identified, such as partner problems in handling household waste that need to be correctly optimized. This PPM was carried out using training methods and mini-workshops, mentoring, strengthening, and collaboration, which were carried out continuously. Organic waste management utilized bioconversion technology from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggots. Meanwhile, socializing the application of circular economy principles in the form of the principles of reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery, and repair was an effort that the team can make to the community to support government programs in efforts to handle sustainable inorganic waste. The implementation of this service has had a direct impact in the form of increasing residents' insight regarding waste handling literacy, increasing awareness and concern regarding household waste management, and indirect impacts, namely improving health levels and increasing residents' economic capacity.
Sales Pricing Strategy of Karak Kaliang Talua and Roti Kariang Household Industries by Determined Prices of Existing Costs
Authors: Putri Nilda Tri , Arrahman M Alif , Luthfiah Adisty , Nugraha Muhammad Erlangga Adi
Published: March 2024

This article aims to determine how product selling prices were determined at MSMEs Karak Kaliang Talua RF. Data collection used the observation method by conducting interviews with the owner, asking several questions related to his business, and documenting the results of the observation visit. Based on the visit results, this business had a reasonably small target market by marketing only entrusting products to traders in traditional markets. The owner expects a profit of IDR 5,000/0.25kg for each product, namely Karak Kaliang Talua and Roti Kariang. The owner of Karak Kaliang Talua RF sets prices based only on estimated cost prices and profit expectations. After processing the data from the interview results, it was found that there was a discrepancy between the selling price set by the owner and the profit expectations.
Point of care lung ultrasonographic findings in patients with clinical diagnosis of severe childhood community acquired pneumonia in the tropics
Authors: Akinmoladun Janet , Atalabi Omolola Mojisola , Falade Adegoke Gbadegesin , Mortimer Kevin , Ogunniyi Adesola
Published: March 2024

Objectives:

This study aimed at defining the Lung ultrasonographic (LUS) features of severe Childhood community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in under-5s with clinical pneumonia, as well as the correlation between clinical and ultrasonographic findings.

Materials and Methods:

A prospective descriptive study conducted at the Children Emergency Ward of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Nigeria over a 1-year period. Children aged 1month to 59 months, with clinical features of severe pneumonia were recruited for the study. LUS was done at the bedside. Ethical approval was obtained for the study.

Results:

There were 86 children with mean age ± SD of 13.59 ± 15.55 and 50 (58.1%) males. The highest number of patients (56, 65.1%) were in the 1-12-month age group. Ultrasonographic signs of pneumonia were detected in 68 (79.1%) of the children; 55(64%) had consolidation, 29(23.3%) showed florid B-lines and 20 (23.3%) had pleural fluid. Duration of cough, and crackles on auscultation were the only features that showed significant association with the LUS diagnosis of pneumonia.

Conclusion:

LUS is a good point of care diagnosis of CAP in under-5 children and it can be safely done at the bedside. It is therefore recommended as a first line imaging modality in children with clinical suspicion of CAP in the Tropics.
VGG19 Demonstrates the Highest Accuracy Rate in a Nine-Class Wound Classification Task Among Various Deep Learning Networks: A Pilot Study
Authors: Lee Jun Won , You Hi-Jin , Cha Ji-Hwan , Lee Tae-Yul , Kim Deok-Woo
Published: March 2024

Background. Current literature suggests relatively low accuracy of multi-class wound classification tasks using deep learning networks. Solutions are needed to address the increasing diagnostic burden of wounds on wound care professionals and to aid non-wound care professionals in wound management. Objective. To develop a reliable, accurate 9-class classification system to aid wound care professionals and perhaps eventually, patients and non-wound care professionals, in managing wounds. Methods. A total of 8173 training data images and 904 test data images were classified into 9 categories: operation wound, laceration, abrasion, skin defect, infected wound, necrosis, diabetic foot ulcer, chronic ulcer, and wound dehiscence. Six deep learning networks, based on VGG16, VGG19, EfficientNet-B0, EfficientNet-B5, RepVGG-A0, and RepVGG-B0, were established, trained, and tested on the same images. For each network the accuracy rate, defined as the sum of true positive and true negative values divided by the total number, was analyzed. Results. The overall accuracy varied from 74.0% to 82.4%. Of all the networks, VGG19 achieved the highest accuracy, at 82.4%. This result is comparable to those reported in previous studies. Conclusion. These findings indicate the potential for VGG19 to be the basis for a more comprehensive and detailed AI-based wound diagnostic system. Eventually, such systems also may aid patients and non-wound care professionals in diagnosing and treating wounds.
THE MUTUAL INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Naumova Tatiana V.
Published: March 2024

The purpose of the study is to analyse the influence of the emotional and affective content of pedagogical influences transmitted by means of information technologies on the psychomotor development of an older preschool child. The relevance of the study is due to the importance of psychomotor development in childhood, which is the basis of a child’s mental development at school age. The pedagogical experiment involved 26 children aged 5 ± 0.4 years, divided into CG, EG1 and EG2 groups. During the period of implementation of psychomotor practices (3 months), the participants of the CG did not participate in them. Motor exercises with EG1 children using an educational computer game were conducted once a week, and with EG2 children twice a week. The comparison of the results obtained during the implementation of the pedagogical experiment, at the stages before and after its organisation, made it possible to conclude about the effectiveness of systematisation of psychomotor activity using information technology tools for the development of children’s cognitive abilities.
Response of Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) Varieties to Application of Blended NPS Fertilizer in Bore, Southern Ethiopia
Authors:   Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Bore Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia, Shumi Deresa , Afeta Tekalign ,   Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Bore Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia, Nuguse Rehoboth ,   Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Bore Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia
Published: March 2024

Low soil fertility influences plant establishment, growth, seed yield and the profitability of a field pea production in the study area. A field experiment was conducted in Bore on station of Bore Agricultural Research Centre with five levels of NPS (0, 50, 100 and 150) with three varieties of field pea (Arjo-1 and Bilalo) in randomized complete block design with three replications. The aim of the study were to evaluate the effect of blended NPS rates on the yield and yield components of field pea varieties and to identify economically feasible rates of blended NPS that increase the productivity of the field pea. Growth, Yield and yield components of field pea were significantly influenced by different rates of blended fertilizer treatments. Results showed significant effect of various levels of blended fertilizer on all tested parameters except on days to flowering, days to maturity and number of seed per pod. Variety Arjo-1 showed the highest plant height (182.1 cm), highest grain yield (5023 kg ha-1) and highest net benefit (152299.5 Birr ha-1) with application of 150 kg NPS ha-1. Likewise, variety Bilalo with application of 150 kg blended NPS ha-1 fertilizer scored significantly the highest hundred seed weight (271.3 g). The highest number of total pods per plant (89.67) was recorded at application rate of 100 kg NPS ha-1 variety Arjo-1 and same application of fertilizer gave the highest agronomic efficiency (1282 %) for Bilalo variety. Although, minimum value of those traits were obtained with 0 kg ha-1. Similarly, application of 50 kg NPS gave net benefit (132111.0 Birr ha-1) with the highest marginal rate of return (129686 Birr ha-1) with Arjo-1 variety. Therefore, production of field pea with the application of 50 kg NPS ha-1 was most productive for economical production.
Comparison of the Efficacy of Postoperative Pain Relief in Ultrasound Guided Fascia Illiaca Compartment Block versus Epidural Block on Quality of Recovery (QOR-15) in Patients Undergoing Femoral Surgery
Authors:   Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India., Mitra Sukanya , Singh Jasveer ,   Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India., Jain Kompal ,   Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India., Sharma Harjit ,   Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India., Upadhyay Prateek ,   Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India.
Published: March 2024

Background: The occurrence of femoral fractures is quite high. The quality of life gets affected to a large extent due to pain and post-operative delirium. Various regional block techniques like Fascia illiaca compartment block, lumbar epidural analgesia, femoral nerve block, etc. have been described for femoral fractures. In this study, we compared the efficacy of post-operative pain relief FICB and Epidural block on quality of recovery (QOR-15) in patients undergoing femoral surgery. Methods: This study included 40 patients wherein 20 patients were given FICB and 20 patients were given Epidural block. The patients were followed up for post-operative pain relief, Quality of Recovery, occurrence of delirium, disability and fraility. Results: Quality of recovery QOR-15 was similar for both the groups preoperatively as well as at 24 hour and 48 hours post-operatively. Additionally, there was no difference in the time taken to administer the block, postoperative VAS score on movement and rest, requirement of additional analgesia and opioid consumption. Moreover, there were no significant differences in WHO disability assessment, modified frailty score, prevalence of delirium, mortality, morbidity and side effects of techniques. However, the total duration of hospital stay (in days) was found to be significantly more in the epidural group as compared with the FICB group (5.75±1.61 vs 4.75±1.16; P=0.38). Conclusion: Ultrasound guided fascia iliaca compartment block is a tangible alternative to epidural block in patients undergoing femoral fracture repair.
Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Platelet Rich Plasma Injections: The Novel Modality for the Treatment of Low Back Pain
Authors:   Instructor of Clinical Anesthesiology at Mount Lebanon hospital-Balamand University Medical Center, Beirut-lebanon, Nehme Patricia , A Omar ,   Instructor of Clinical Anesthesiology at Mount Lebanon hospital-Balamand University Medical Center, Beirut-lebanon, A Awar ,   Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Mount Lebanon hospital-Balamand University Medical Center, Beirut-Lebanon, Dabbous Aliya ,   Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the American University of Beirut, Medical Center, Beirut-Lebanon
Published: March 2024

Background: Low back is a common health problem, it causes significant morbidity that limits the economic productivity, the use of platelet rich plasma has been shown to be effective in cosmetic surgical procedures and help accelerate wound healing in trauma and joint injuries. Platelet rich plasma injections use each individual patient’s own healing system to improve musculoskeletal problems. We therefore investigated the use of lumbar transforaminal epidural platelet rich plasma injections for the treatment of low back pain patients. Methods: We evaluated a pain numerical rating scale for a total of 210 patients with low back pain at the level of L3-4-5, immediately prior to the procedure, the patients completed the pain numerical rating scale score were 0 no pain and 10 the worst pain, a successful categorical outcome were defined as reduction in pain by at least 50%, we also evaluated an assessment of immediate post procedure numerical rating scale at 2 weeks and we measure the successful outcomes at 2 months. Results: Immediate NRS response was weakly associated with 2-month outcomes, Patients that responded at 2 weeks were more likely to be responders at 2 months than those who were non-responders at 2 weeks. Conclusion: Immediate post-TFE PRP pain relief does not strongly predict longer term effectiveness in pain relief or functional recovery. Response in pain relief or functional recovery at 2 weeks is more strongly associated with 2-month outcomes.
Exploiting thiolate/disulfide redox couples toward large-scale electrochemical carbon dioxide capture and release
Authors: Li Xiaoxin , Deng Chao , Chen Rong , Li Xu , Weng Guo-Ming
Published: March 2024

Reducing global carbon dioxide emissions is a critical issue that requires sustainable, energy-efficient and scalable solutions. Electrochemical carbon dioxide capture and release with redox active molecule has drawn an intense amount of interest, owing to its mild operation condition, low energy consumption and high flexibility compared with traditional CO2 capture technologies. Here, we demonstrate a series of thiolate/ disulfide redox couples, with high practical solubility and weak protonation ability, which are able to reversibly capture and release CO¬2. The mechanism of CO2 capture and release using such redox couples is elucidated via combining cyclic voltammetric and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic measurements. Further, we show the redox performance of such materials can be significantly improved by functional group tuning and electrolyte engineering. Among them, the 4-fluorophenyl thiolate/4-fluorophenyl disulfide redox couple shows an initial CO2 capacity utilization efficiency and average release/capture efficiency of ~100% and ~90%, respectively, under simulated flue gas (20% CO2) in a flow system. Besides, it exhibits a good cycling stability against moisture. This work opens new opportunity to future works in developing thiolate/disulfide redox couples for large-scale electrochemical carbon dioxide capture and release applications.
Applications of the Natural Polymers for Fast Dissolving Tablets
Authors: M Nandhini , Voleti Vijaya Kumar , Yamuna Ramesh , Bashir Anisha , T Suganya , C Sindhu , A Keerthika , P Shanmugapandiyan
Published: March 2024

Oral route is the safest, most convenient, and economical route for administration of different drugs. Oral disintegrating tablets becoming very popular in the current scenario, as they facilely disintegrated in mouth within fewseconds of the time after its administration withoutthe need of water. Conventional dosage form has a limitations like dysphagia (arduousness in swallowing), in pediatric and geriatric patients, which have been overcome by oral disintegrating tablets. To prepare the same super disintegrating agents plays vital role. Natural Super disintegrants gained an advantage over the synthetic super disintegrants since they are chemicallyinert, non-toxic, less expensive, easily available, biodegradable in nature. Natural polymers such as locust bean gum, banana powder, pectin from mango peels, as well as the mucilageofHibiscus rosa-sinenses improve tablet qualities and are used as superdisintegrants, binder, and diluents to speed up the disintegration process as well as improve the solubilityofpoorlysoluble drugs. Natural super disintegrants are obtained from various sources of natural origin, as well as being affordable, nontoxic, biodegradable, environmentally benign, free of negative effects, as well as renewable. From the different extensive literature review, It is observed that based on research showing that natural polymersare more effectiveandsafe than synthetic ones. Thegoal ofthe current reviewpaper is to examine the natural polymersthat have FDAapproval and are used in fast dissolving tablets.
A comprehensive review on the ethnopharmacological and therapeutic perspectives of psychoactive plants
Authors: J Malavika , Athira  , K Thenmozhi
Published: March 2024

Psychoactive plants have been an integral part of human societies for centuries, serving various cultural, spiritual, and therapeutic purposes. This review explores the ethnopharmacological and therapeutic aspects of psychoactive plants. The present study emphasizes existing knowledge on the psychoactive constituents and pharmacological properties of certain plants, shedding light on their psychoactive effects and potential therapeutic applications. Additionally, the present review examines the challenges associated with the use of psychoactive plants, including legal and ethical considerations  by amalgamating ethnopharmacological insights with modern scientific perspectives, the current study explores comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of psychoactive plants, emphasizing the need for balanced approaches that respect cultural heritage while ensuring safety and promoting responsible use of green medicine in contemporary society.
Evaluation of air quality through various bioparameters near Valankulam lake, Coimbatore
Authors: B Ramachandran , J Yaazhini , U Danya , S Vimal Priya
Published: March 2024

Road and bridge construction close to lakes generates a lot of dust, which pollutes the air in that area. This is about the negative effects of vegetation activities. Some have the tolerance capacity, while others do not, leading to adverse effects. The study focuses on the air pollution tolerance index (APTI) of trees near Valankulam Lake in Coimbatore. Physiological and biochemical factors were employed to determine the APTI. The leaves of 19 trees were collected for the study and tested for ascorbic acid, total chlorophyll concentration, leaf pH, and relative water content. Albizzia lebbeck was found to have the highest tolerance value (88.81), followed by Ficus religiosa, Bougainvillaea spectabilis, Nerium oleander, Ricinus communis, Thevetia peruviana, Azadirachta indica and Tamarindus indica.  Tectona grandis (8.01) is the most vulnerable to pollution, followed by Pongamia pinnata, Vitex negundo and Tecoma stans. According to the findings, the tolerant species can serve as a source, while the sensitive plants serve as a signal of pollution.
Assessment of traditional ethnomedicinal plants species in Coimbatore region – a short review
Authors: B Ramachandran , J Yaazhini , U Danya , S Vimal Priya
Published: March 2024

Since ancient times, medicinal plants have been widely employed worldwide to treat medical conditions in humans. Knowledge of ethnobotany can provide a great deal of information about plants and their traditional uses. This study discusses the ethnobotanical survey of plants undertaken in the Coimbatore district. For this study, information on plants was gathered, including their scientific name, family name, habit, parts used and medicinal characteristics. 402 plant species from 93 families and 282 genera were studied during the review. Euphorbiaceae and Fabaceae are the families with the most species, each having twenty. Asclepdiaceae is next with seventeen species, followed by Poaceae and Leguminaceae with sixteen each, Asteraceae with fourteen species and Rubiaceae with thirteen species. With 140 species, herbs constitute the largest portion of the habit, followed by shrubs (111 species), trees (98 species) and climbers (50 species), in that order. For sustainable development, it is crucial to record traditional knowledge. It also makes it easier for researchers to obtain plant samples for additional study. Adopting appropriate conservation tactics, including managed grazing and community replanting, can support the long-term usage of medicinal plants.
Influence of Physical Education Courses on Soft Skills Development of College Students Under the Concept of Outdoor Education
Authors: Ma Guodong , Mazlan Adjah Naqkiah
Published: March 2024

In recent years, there has been increasing attention on the development of soft skills among college students. This study aims to explore the influence of physical education courses on the development of soft skills, particularly under the concept of outdoor education. A qualitative research approach was adopted, involving interviews and observations of college students who participated in outdoor physical education courses. The results indicate that outdoor education in physical education courses can effectively enhance college students’ soft skills, including communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability. The findings highlight the significance of incorporating outdoor education into the physical education curriculum to foster students’ holistic development.
A Study on the Identity, Cross-Cultural Management Behavior and Career Adjustment Path of Foreign Student Counselors in China Based on Social Role Theory
Authors: Mo Kedi , Li Yaoxiong
Published: March 2024

Counselors for international students are not only professional identities but also social roles, encompassing counselors’ professional responsibilities and expectations, international students’ needs and expectations, as well as the influence of social and cultural environments. Under the guidance of social role theory, this paper first analyzes the current status quo of the identity of foreign student counselors in China and discusses the role conflicts and related work difficulties faced by this profession. Secondly, it explores the relationship between foreign student counselors’ understanding of their careers and their cross-cultural management behavior. Finally, the paper puts forward suggestions for strengthening the relevant system guarantees and providing platform experiences from the perspective of the state to the universities. Additionally, it proposes suggestions for self-empowerment from the perspective of the practitioners, offering a new path to the high-quality development of international students’ education.
To Investigate the Relationship between Eating and Swallowing Function and Lifestyle of the Elderly Living in the Community -A Secondary Publication
Authors: Naito Tomoyoshi , Yamada Masami , Nakamura Mi Eiko , Ojima Toshiyuki
Published: March 2024

Objectives: The relationship between eating and swallowing function, and lifestyle among community-dwelling elderly people has not been extensively studied. This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of eating and swallowing function and their association with the lifestyle among the elderly. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted on 419 elderly people who participated in the oral function improvement project operated by the Community Comprehensive Support Center. A total of 288 valid responses (58 males, 230 females, average age 73.6 years) were analyzed. The survey items included basic demographics, health status, lifestyle, and eating and swallowing functions. The chi-square (χ2) test was used to compare for a difference in the risk of dysphagia. Results: 72 patients (25.0%) were judged to be at risk for dysphagia, and 216 (75.0%) were judged to be not at risk for dysphagia using the revised dysphagia risk assessment scale. The mean score for oral preparatory dysphagia was the highest, while the mean score for pharyngeal dysphagia was the lowest. The group at risk of dysphagia had significant difficulty in chewing and had bad sleep quality as compared to the group that was not at risk. Conclusion: Concerning the risk of dysphagia, there is a need to maintain and improve masticatory function. In addition, improving the swallowing function of the elderly may prevent insomnia and improve sleep quality.
Research on the Problem of Elderly Consumption Under the Background of Population Aging
Authors: Zhu Chunxiao
Published: March 2024

With the continuous progress of medical technology and the gradual improvement of the social security system, the life expectancy of the elderly in China has been significantly extended and the number of people has increased sharply. At the same time, with the transformation of the consumption capacity and consumption concept of the elderly population, the consumption of the elderly contains great potential for development and is expected to become an important part of the future consumer market. By sorting out and analyzing the existing literature, this paper points out the characteristics of China’s elderly consumption market under the background of population aging, analyzes the spatial evolution trend of elderly consumption, and summarizes the existing problems of elderly consumption. Lastly, according to the above analysis, this paper puts forward corresponding suggestions from the government, enterprises, and non-profit organizations.
Коріння пропутінських політичних симпатій Віктора Орбана
Authors: Земський Юрій , Мудрик Юрій
Published: March 2024

У міжнародному спілкуванні сучасного європейського простору вислів: «пропутінська політика Віктора Орбана» – перестав бути просто висловом, яким характеризували певний час, донедавна самобутність політичного курсу Угорщини. Впродовж останніх двох років сам зміст угорської політики став міжнародною проблемою, що обговорюється, аналізується, створює чималі труднощі на теренах ЄС, й потребує вирішення. Засади демократії, звичайно, вимагають шанувати будь який електоральний вибір, якщо він реалізований з дотриманням базових принципів вільного волевиявлення. Однак, коли угорське суспільство схвалює позицію своєї влади, що не приєднується до дій із належного протистояння відвертим прецедентам наруги над самими основами міжнародного права – це викликає занепокоєння і спонукає до вивчення проблеми.

Аналіз еволюції політичних поглядів і заяв особисто В. Орбана, а також партії, яку він очолює, і з якою перемагає вчетверте підряд на виборах – дозволяє констатувати, що вони віднайшли ті «чутливі точки» в угорському суспільстві, що дозволяють їм завжди бути актуальними та затребуваними, як виразники інтересів більшості угорців. Більше того, тримаючи тривалий час владу, партійці з політичного кола В. Орбана своїми діями самі підживлюють серед угорців ті настрої, які вимагають винятково того політичного курсу, що пропонується владою. Темою, що ідеально «єднає угорський народ із владою», репрезентованою партійцями В. Орбана – стала національна пам’ять про «велике минуле своєї вітчизни, що було незаконно окрадене сусідами». Тобто, тема «Великої Угорщини» та «Тріанонського договору», який ту державу «обікрав» – вміло розпалює національні переживання сучасних угорців і стабільно дозволяє бачити саме у партії В. Орбана єдину силу, яка «належно усвідомлює» вагу вказаної «національної трагедії».

Отже, вибудовування політичної атмосфери в Угорщині, у сенсі налагодження відносин між владою та народом – цілком уподібнюється до таким же чином вибудованої політичної атмосфери в Росії, де також влада «годує свій електорат» спогадами про «велике минуле, незаконно відібране хижими лібералами-демократами ворожого Заходу». Не випадково росіянам стабільно і послідовно навіюється, що розвал СРСР є найбільшою їхньою національною трагедією минулого століття.

Тому є підстави припустити, що саме російський досвід політичного маніпулювання став взірцевим для наслідування партією В. Орбана. Адже, насправді, у росіян впродовж десятиліть успішно імітується дотримання базових принципів демократії, а тим часом влада залишається незмінною, і водночас «купається в любові» вдячного та щасливого народу. Саме така реальність є привабливою для В. Орбана, і тому його «пропутінська політика» насправді є лише наслідуванням російської політтехнологічної методології «обробки власного електорату».
Співробітництво держав Балтійського регіону у сфері протидії торгівлі людьми (на прикладі Ради держав Балтійського моря)
Authors: Моісеєва Тетяна
Published: March 2024

Проблема протидії торгівлі людьми набуває виняткової значущості, враховуючи: глобальність явища торгівлі людьми; його характерні риси та негативні наслідки; неефективність заходів щодо виявлення жертв торгівлі людьми та притягнення до відповідальності злочинців; зростання ризиків торгівлі людьми, в умовах різноманітних криз і конфліктів сучасності.

У статті здійснено аналіз діяльності Ради держав Балтійського моря (РДБМ) у сфері протидії торгівлі людьми (організаційний, нормативний і прикладний аспекти). Обґрунтовано актуальність проблеми для балтійського регіону, що зумовило включення цього напрямку до довгострокового пріоритету РДБМ «Безпечний і захищений регіон».

Наголошено, що значним кроком в оформленні та концептуалізації діяльності РДБМ (в площині протидії торгівлі людьми), стало створення відповідного профільного органу – Північно-Балтійської цільової групи боротьби з торгівлею людьми (TF-THB). Стисло сформульовано мету, склад, загальні засади діяльності TF-THB.

Значну увагу приділено аналізу регламентуючих документів цільової групи: «Цільова група РДБМ проти торгівлі людьми. Стратегія 2020-2025» і «Цільова група РДБМ проти торгівлі людьми. Технічне завдання 2020-2025».

Охарактеризовано проєкти РДБМ і TF-THB («CAPE», «CAPE II», «PROMISE-TRM», «They have a name», «Транснаціональний механізм перенаправлення в регіоні Балтійського моря» (BSR-TRM), інформаційна кампанія «Before You Go»): їх загальну спрямованість, учасників, завдання. Підкреслено особливе прикладне значення проєкту «BSR-TRM» і труднощі, пов’язані з його реалізацією.

Визначено, що вагомою складовою співпраці держав регіону є обговорення (за участі експертів і практиків) назрілих проблем протидії торгівлі людьми, на «майданчиках» міжнародних форумів, конференцій, тренінгів.
Penerapan Program Kampung Hijau Sebagai Wujud Lingkungan Yang Asri dan Bersih
Authors: Junpahira Siti Vivi , Azzahro Amelia Risma
Published: March 2024

Pola pikiran masyarakat terhadap pentingnya menjaga lingkungan dan pengelolaan sampah perlu dibenahi karena sudah tercantum dalam peraturan pemerintah terkait pentingnya menjaga lingkungan. Lima tahap pelaksanaan kampung hijau yang disusun dengan sistematis. Pelaksanaan Program Kampung Hijau terbagi dua dengan mengambil pendekatan green community untuk meningkatkan partisipasi aktif dari masyarakat. Selain bermanfaat membuat lingkungan lebih bersih dan asri kegiatan program kampung hijau juga menambah passive income masyarakat. Program kampung hijau yang telah diselesaikan bersama masyarakat diharapkan tetap berjalan meskipun mahasiswa sudah ditarik kembali ke kampus meskipun kegiatan tersebut dilakukan secara mandiri maupun berkelompok dengan sistem kolektif dengan RT setempat. Keberhasilan dan kelancaran program desa hijau tidak jauh dari campur tangan dan keterlibatan masyarakat dan pejabat setempat.

Kata kunci: sampah, program, kampung hijau, masyarakat, lingkungan.
APLIKASI SEPASAR SEBAGAI PLATFORM EDUKASI HYBRID UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KAPASITAS PEDAGANG PASAR BERINGHARJO DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Sumiyarsih Sumiyarsih , Wahyuningsih Tri Harsini , Subarjo Subarjo , Santosa Awan
Published: March 2024

Beringharjo Market is the largest traditional market in Yogyakarta owned by the Yogyakarta city government . Beringharjo Market is one of the markets affected by the Covid-19 pandemic so that this situation makes it difficult for market traders to serve consumers who usually gather at the stalls or market booths and make sales. The number of buyers decreased quite a lot and happened a decrease in visits from tourists by up to 70 percent. This condition resulted in approximately 5000 traders and 300 carrying workers experiencing negative impacts due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Based on these problems, the solution is the Sepasar application as a Hybrid Education and Online Marketing media. Sepasar as a solution to the problems faced by providing online courses according to the needs of Beringharjo market traders . The Sepasar application also helps increase sales for Beringharjo Market Merchants by promoting products, events, and services. Expected output targets from the joint community empowerment program Sepasar is existence enhancement knowledge, skills , HR and organizational capacity, as well as digital literacy of Beringharjo market traders in using various digital media that help them in marketing, finance and organizational management .
Improving Student Learning Outcomes Through the Application of Cooperative Script Models in Classroom Financial OTK Learning
Authors: Tiranda Anah
Published: March 2024

A learning process will definitely end with learning outcomes. Learning outcomes will never be produced if someone does not do something. This research is a classroom action research. The total number of students in class XI OTKP 1 odd semester for the academic year 2021/2022 is 27 people. Because of PTMT, students in one class must be divided into two groups/shifts. If it is divided into two shifts, there will be 14 in shift I and 13 people for shift II. And the subjects in this study were students in shift I as many as 14 people according to the cooperative script model setting students in pairs. This study uses 2 cycles and each cycle consists of 4 stages, namely: Planning, Implementation, Observation, and Reflection. Based on the results of the research, In the first cycle, learning management generally went well, but there were still things that needed to be improved, namely in time management and the need to increase student enthusiasm in participating in learning. However, in the second cycle of learning management has increased where all aspects are of good value and this has a positive impact on student learning mastery.
Effectiveness of Online Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic at SMA Negeri 4 Enrekang
Authors: Nasrullah Muh. , Amalia Riski , Sakawati Herlina
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic at SMA Negeri 4 Enrekang, Maiwa District, Enrekang Regency, and the factors that support and hinder online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic at SMA Negeri 4 Enrekang. This research is quantitative research with a descriptive approach. The population in this study were all students of SMA Negeri 4 Enrekang, totaling 478 students. With a sample of 48 people. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation, questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. As well as data analysis using the percentage formula. The results of this study indicate that the effectiveness of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic at SMA Negeri 4 Enrekang, Maiwa District, Enrekang Regency with indicators, namely: The existence of material/content that is relevant to the learning objectives with a percentage reaching 75.76 percent, Using learning methods that are by the percentage of 76.77 percent, using learning media in various formats such as text, video, visual multimedia, and others with the percentage reaching 76.16 percent. Can occur synchronously and asynchronously with the percentage reaching 76.59 percent. Based on the results of the overall data analysis, the percentage results show 76.28 percent in the Effective category, and these results are in line with research in the field.
The Effectiveness of Archive Management at the Makassar State Administrative Court
Authors: H Nasaruddin , Madina Alfira , Isgunandar Isgunandar
Published: March 2024

Management is a series of activities carried out by someone who has the function and purpose of achieving a goal of the organization. Good records management supports the achievement of an organization's goals. This study aims to find out how the effectiveness of records management at the Makassar State Administrative Court. This study used a qualitative descriptive research study, while the number of informants in this study were five people with data collection techniques using the observation method, interview method, and documentation method. the data obtained from the research results were processed using data analysis techniques in this study using data reduction techniques, data presentation, conclusions and verification. The results of this study indicate that the effectiveness of Archive Management at the Makassar State Administrative Court is seen as a whole good and effective. This can be seen from the fulfillment of the indicators that are aspects of the assessment, namely storage and arrangement of archives, securing archives, maintaining archives, preventing damage to archives, and an archive depreciation system
Effectiveness of Office Administration Governance in Improving the Quality of Administrative Services
Authors: Jamaluddin Jamaluddin , Nur Sitti Anugrah , Darwis Muh
Published: March 2024

The effectiveness of administrative governance in improving the quality of administrative services. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of office administration governance in improving the quality of administrative services at the Bone Village office, Bajeng District, Gowa Regency. This type of research is descriptive research using qualitative methods and approaches to determine the effectiveness of office administration governance in improving the quality of administrative services at the Bone Village office, Bajeng District, Gowa Regency. The number of informants in this study was 3 people, namely 1 head of the administration sub-division, and 1 financial staff employee. 1 from the administrative department. The data collection techniques used are the observation method, interview method, and documentation method. The data analysis techniques used by researchers are data reduction techniques, data presentation, conclusions, and verification. The results of this research show that the achievement of service targets can be realized well, leadership abilities and human resources are quality provide excellent service in providing services, and overcome problems experienced. This research can be used as a reference in improving the quality of administrative services by using the latest indicators to determine the effectiveness of office administration governance, which is different from previous research which still used previous indicators to measure the effectiveness of office governance in improving the quality of administrative services