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REPRODUÇÃO ASSISTIDA E DIREITO DO EMBRIÃO
Authors: Mota Francisco de Assis
Published: February 2025

O presente estudo busca compreender quando inicia a proteção constitucional dos embriões e quais os possíveis destinos para os excedentes e/ou não utilizados, em casos de reprodução in vitro. Trata-se de uma temática de grande relevância jurídica, que já demandou intervenção do Supremo Tribunal Federal, especialmente para decidir sobre a utilização dos embriões excedentes em pesquisas com células-tronco. O trabalho também apresenta uma breve diferenciação entre fecundação in vitro e reprodução assistida, incluindo reflexões sobre a viabilidade da utilização desse procedimento após o falecimento de um dos cônjuges. Para tanto, utilizamos o método hipotético-indutivo, com a análise de artigos, dissertações e demais pesquisas já elaboradas sobre o assunto, mas, principalmente, normas e jurisprudências relevantes sobre tema, tanto no âmbito pátrio quanto continental.
A contrastive Analysis between English and Indonesian prefixes
Authors: Sukmawijaya Jeri , Bernarte Racidon , Bautista Jr Angelito
Published: February 2025

Prefixes are bound morphemes that precede the root. The study aims to analyze the processes between English and Indonesian prefixes. In this regard, a contrastive analysis is used to compare them. The analysis results reveal the differences and similarities in terms of prefix processes. The differences between English and Indonesian prefix processes exist in categorization. In English, prefixes are categorized into Negative and Positive Prefixes, Prefixes of Size, Prefixes of Location, Prefixes of Time and Order, and Prefixes of Number. Meanwhile, Indonesian prefixes are not categorized. The results also show that Indonesian prefix constructions are complicated because some prefixes change into several variation spellings in certain environments while English prefixes do not. The similarities appear in the prefix processes that precede the root, and some prefixes can alter the word class after undergoing a prefix process. The findings of this study may help language learners and teachers understand the differences and similarities between English and Indonesian.
ODIN Wastewater Surveillance Project Reports - English
Authors:   The Global Health Network
Published: February 2025

The ODIN project is dedicated to enhancing environmental surveillance to improve public health across Africa. By leveraging collective expertise, innovative research, and a global perspective, the initiative aims to foster positive change in environmental health. This page provides key outputs from the ODIN project, including a laboratory handbook and a protocol document for wastewater pathogen surveillance in Africa
ODIN Protocol for Environmental Pathogen Surveillance in Sub-Saharan Countries
Authors: Miller Taru ,   Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Finland, Pitkänen Tarja ,   Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Finland, Nyholm Outi ,   Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Finland, Valkama Kristiina ,   Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Finland, Christian Tahita Marc ,   Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro/ IRSS-DRCO, Burkina Faso, Baraka Vito ,   The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Tanzania, Maketa Vivi ,   University of Kinshasa, DRC, Lyimo Eric ,   The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Tanzania, Sebukoto Hillary ,   The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Tanzania, Lompo Palpouguini ,   Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro/ IRSS-DRCO, Burkina Faso, Kabena Melissa ,   University of Kinshasa, DRC, Krolicka Adriana ,   Norwegian Research Centre, Norway
Published: February 2025

In the ODIN project, setting-up environmental surveillance system for multiple human pathogens is on-going in three sub-Saharan countries: Tanzania, Burkina Faso and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The goal is to develop a harmonized wastewater and environmental surveillance (WES) system to serve these regions, with the potential for expansion across other countries in sub-Saharan Africa. ODIN project has published a deliverable 2.2 that summarizes the planning and developing the environmental surveillance strategy, including the piloting phase of the wastewater and environmental surveillance for the selected priority pathogens. The deliverable was produced in the ODIN consortium Work Package 2 under the task 2.2 “Developing a proposal for a cost-efficient environmental surveillance strategy” which is done in close cooperation with the task 2.1 “Gathering information on the existing clinical and environmental surveillance systems”, task 2.3 “Preparing guidance and a handbook for microbiological investigations”, and task 2.4 “Collecting the environmental surveillance data”. The report also provides information on how the performance of laboratory methods were checked and metagenome sequence library production tested with environmental samples during the pilot sampling in Tanzania, Burkina Faso and the DRC.
Statistical Analysis of Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Hierarchical Effectiveness in Organizations
Authors: Ahmad Sajjad
Published: February 2025

This research investigates the optimistic role of leadership styles in enhancing employees' hierarchical effectiveness within organizations, analyzed through statistical methodologies. Leadership is a critical factor influencing both the achievement and frustration of employees while managing organizational dynamics. A survey-based approach was employed, collecting data from 350 employees (210 males and 140 females) via questionnaires. Statistical tools, including regression analysis and correlation studies, were used to examine the relationships between leadership styles and hierarchical effectiveness. The findings indicate that charismatic, bureaucratic, and transactional leadership styles are negatively associated with hierarchical effectiveness, while transformational, autocratic, and democratic approaches show a positive correlation. Leaders who adopt optimistic and supportive styles not only improve hierarchical dynamics but also foster an innovative, satisfying, and sustainable organizational environment. This study underscores the importance of applying statistical techniques to evaluate and optimize leadership strategies for enhanced organizational performance.
Ayurvedic Management of Drug Resistant Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Authors: Vipin Sharika , Jithesh M
Published: February 2025

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder  with a lifetime prevalence of 2 to 3 percent. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  (SSRIs) and Clomipramine are the established pharmacologic first-line treatments  for OCD, and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) is recommended as the  first-line behavioral intervention, with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)  as an alternative. About 40-60% of patients show no or just partial symptom  improvement from drug treatment, and long-term management results in  significant adverse effects. Drug-resistant OCD is defined as individuals who have  persisting symptoms after being exposed to at least two trials (6 months) of SSRIs. Psychiatric illness is dealt with as one of the 8 specialties of Ayurveda named  Bhutavidya. According to the presentation and severity of symptoms, OCD can  be diagnosed as Unmada. According to the evolved dosha status and severity of  the symptoms, the management can be done with sodhana, samana, and rasayana  chikitsa. Studies suggest that the add-on effect of Yoga can also be beneficial in  OCD. A 40-year-old female presented with recurrent, persistent thoughts about  contamination followed by increased cleaning rituals such as excessive hand  washing, increased time taken for bathing, and washing clothes. This condition  was diagnosed as OCD, and she had been on SSRIs for more than 3 years, but no  relief in symptoms was found. She underwent various treatments, and the total  duration of intervention was 45 days. The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive  Disorder (Y-BOCS) score was 38 upon admission, which reduced to 19 after  intervention.
Clinical and Pathological Factors that Affecting the Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Authors: Zainy Hayder Mohammed Ali
Published: February 2025

Background: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common form of thyroid cancer, characterized by its indolent growth and propensity to metastasize to lymph nodes, understanding the factors affecting metastasis in PTC is crucial for improving patient outcomes. Aim of the Study: To evaluate the influence of various clinical and pathological factors on the occurrence of lymph node metastasis (LNM) in patients with PTC. Methodology: A prospective interventional study was conducted at Safeer Al-Imam Al
Hussain Surgical Hospital, Imam Hussain medical city, Zain Al-Abedin surgical hospital and Al-Kafeel specialized hospital / Karbalaa/ Iraq over 13 years from 2011-2024, involving 40 patients diagnosed with PTC that underwent total thyroidectomy, and data on demographic, clinical, and pathological variables were collected and evaluated to identify correlations between these variables and N. Results: The mean age of patients was 42.4 ± 12.3 years, with a predominance of females (75%). LNM was observed in 50% of the patients. Significant correlations were found between N and age (p = 0.036), nodule site (p = 0.004), tumor type (p = 0.012), and adjacent lymphatic and vascular invasion (p < 0.001). Older patients, males, patients with nodules in the isthmus or bilateral nodules, and those with multinodular tumors or adjacent lymphatic and vascular invasion had a higher likelihood of LNM. Conclusions: Age, nodule site, tumor type, and adjacent lymphatic and vascular invasion significantly influence N in papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Gender Violence Against Indonesian Women in Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie’s Tiga dalam Kayu: A Feminist Literary Analysis
Authors: Wini Iga Munggarani  , Rudi Adi Nugroho  , Yulianeta Yulianeta
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This research aims to analyze the representation of violence against women in  Indonesia as depicted in the novel Tiga Dalam Kayu by Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie. The  study seeks to explore how social constructions often perpetuate violence against women in  Indonesia from a feminist perspective. This research is grounded in the pervasive issue of  violence against women in Indonesia, encompassing cases of domestic violence, sexual abuse,  and even murder. Methodology: The study employs a descriptive qualitative method with a  literature review approach to achieve its objectives. Mansour Fakih’s theory of gender-based  violence is utilized to analyze the portrayal of violence against women in the novel. Main  Findings: The findings reveal five distinct types of violence against women represented in  Tiga Dalam Kayu: one instance of pornography, three instances of rape, five instances of  physical violence, one instance of prostitution, and one instance of sexual harassment. These  depictions of violence are shaped by historical and cultural contexts, alongside the deeply  rooted patriarchal values that persist within Indonesian society. Applications: The study  highlights how literature serves as a medium to capture and portray the harsh realities of human  experiences, particularly the challenges faced by women. Novelty/Originality of This Study: The study underscores the novelist's effort to represent the suffering endured by Indonesian  women due to the prevalence of violence in their lives. By examining these portrayals, this  research provides a deeper understanding of how literature reflects societal issues and  challenges patriarchal norms.
Design Modification of Tray Dryer to Increase Efficiency
Authors: Sohan N. Dute  , Manish P. Bijwe  , Dushyant B. Pawar
Published: February 2025

The primary objective of this paper to design a high-efficiency tray dryer capable of drying 480 kg of powder in just half an hour. This objective requires the development of an optimized system with carefully controlled parameters, including temperature, air velocity, and radiation heat transfer. The goal is to create a drying system that not only meets industrial standards but also maximizes energy efficiency and ensures uniform drying across all 96 trays. This focus on energy-efficient and consistent drying reflects the growing industrial demand for cost-effective and reliable drying solutions
Становление публичной политики Китая: историческая ретроспектива
Authors: Суслова А.Е. , Толмачева А.В.
Published: February 2025

Публичная политика Китая представляет собой сложный и многоаспектный процесс, который отражает уникальные характеристики политической системы и социально-экономического развития страны. В условиях стремительного роста и глобализации Китай стал важным игроком на международной арене, что неизменно сказывается на его внутренней политике. Система управления, основанная на централизованной власти и однопартийном правлении, формирует особые подходы к решению актуальных социальных, экономических и экологических проблем. Исследование публичной политики Китая позволяет глубже понять, как государственные стратегии влияют на жизнь миллионов граждан, а также на взаимодействие страны с другими государствами. В данной статье мы рассмотрим ключевые аспекты публичной политики Китая, включая предпосылки ее становления, цели, инструменты и влияние на общество, а также обсудим перспективы дальнейшего развития в условиях современных вызовов.

China's public policy represents a complex and multifaceted process that reflects the unique characteristics of the country's political system and socio-economic development. In the context of rapid growth and globalization, China has become an important player on the international stage, which inevitably affects its domestic policies. The governance system, based on centralized power and one-party rule, shapes special approaches to addressing pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. Studying China's public policy allows us to understand how government strategies influence the lives of millions of citizens, as well as the country's interactions with other states. This article will examine the key aspects of China's public policy, including the prerequisites for its formation, goals, instruments, and impact on society, as well as discuss the prospects for further development in the face of modern challenges.
Дух общности: особенности социокультурного развития вьетнамского общества
Authors: Бредихин А.В. , Сердюк А.А.
Published: February 2025

В статье анализируется уникальная черта вьетнамской культуры — глубоко укоренившийся коллективизм. Рассматриваются исторические корни этой особенности, прослеживается влияние на нее религий и традиционной сельской жизни. В статье освещаются проявления духа общности в повседневной жизни вьетнамцев, от семейных ценностей до коллективизма в работе и бизнесе. Авторами рассмотрены современные тенденции, влияющие на дух общности, а также то, как сегодня во Вьетнаме сохраняются традиционные ценности.

This article delves into a unique facet of Vietnamese culture—the deeply ingrained collectivism. It analyzes the historical roots of this characteristic, tracing the influence of religions and traditional rural life. The article examines the manifestations of the spirit of community in the everyday lives of Vietnamese people, from family values to collectivism in work and business. It also analyzes contemporary trends that influence the spirit of community and the way the traditional values are preserved in Vietnam today.
Epistemological Decolonization of World History and Decolonizing the Conception of Modernity: Towards Transmodernity
Authors: Dussel Enrique
Published: February 2025

This essay explores the epistemological decolonization of World History and the critique of modernity through a transmodern perspective. It challenges the Eurocentric periodization of history, emphasizing the erasure and misrepresentation of non-European civilizations in the global narrative. By examining the ideological constructs underpinning modernity, capitalism, and colonialism, the essay advocates for a pluriversal approach to knowledge and cultural traditions. It also critiques the inadequacies of postmodernism in addressing systemic inequities, proposing transmodernity as a framework for integrating diverse traditions and fostering dialogue among cultures of the Global South. Through this lens, the essay seeks to redefine the future of humanity and knowledge production.
Negotiating the testimonial impulse from fictional spaces: Meena Kandasamy’s The Gypsy Goddess and Horacio Castellanos Moya’s Senselessness
Authors: Venkataraman Vijaya
Published: February 2025

Meena Kandasamy’s The Gypsy Goddess (2014) and Horacio Castellanos Moya’s Senselessness (2004) are both novels based on historical events. While the former chronicles the 1968 massacre of Dalit agricultural workers in Kilvenmani (Tamil Nadu, India) by upper-caste landlords due to caste and class conflicts, the latter thematizes the production and reception of the testimonio in the context of a genocide of Indigenous people in Guatemala that lasted more than thirty years. This essay attempts to read both texts dialogically to offer insights into the epistemic interactions between two parts of the Global South through formal experimentations around ethics, justice, and truth. I argue that both texts use “novel” means to assemble real events from within a testimonial impulse. This unconventional and self-reflexive metafictional mode enables the retrieval of subaltern histories and the assertion of indigenous non-Western perspectives of historical events.
FUNCTIONAL BOWEL DISORDERS AFTER COVID-19
Authors: Abou Bakr Attique , Akram Dr.Madeha , Aslam Naeem , Janjua Fawad Iqbal
Published: February 2025

Background: To assess gut-brain interaction disorders and gastrointestinal symptoms after COVID-19 hospitalisation.Material and Methods:This prospective study was done on Medical wards and ICUs of Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Mayo Hospital Lahore, DHQ Hospital Gujranwalla, and Hijaz Hospital Lahore from April 1, 2020–December 31, 2021.We enrolled 1284 patients (both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19) who met the inclusion criteria and followed them for 1, 6, and 12 months after hospital discharge. Validated questionnaires measured depression, anxiety, and gastrointestinal symptoms. 881 patients were included in the primary analysis after excluding those with preexisting GI symptoms or surgery. (270 controls, 611 COVID-19).Results:Out of 805 (62.7%) of the remaining 1035 had COVID-19, and 162 (94 COVID-19 and 68 control) were excluded due to history of existing gastrointestinal symptoms or surgery in the past. 873 subjects without pre-existing confounders were assessed and followed up for primary and secondary aim analysis. 746 patients completed 6-month and 603 patients completed 12-month follow-up evaluations. In primary aim analysis, mean age was 48.9 ±20.1 years for control group and 52.9±14.2 for COVID patients (p=0.47). 62.1% of control and 58.7% of COVID cases were male (p=0.54). BMI in control group was 24.8±7.5 and in COVID cases it was 23.9±7.6 (p=0.6). COVID-19 patients had more gastrointestinal symptoms at enrollment (65.5% vs 38.5%, p<0.0015). Controls (15.5%) have more constipation than COVID-19 patients (9.1%) at 12 months ( p=0.029 ). ROME IV-defined IBS was higher in COVID-19 patients (4.0% vs. 0.3%, p=0.035). IBS was linked to allergies, dyspnoea, and proton pump inhibitors.At 6 months, the rate of depression among COVID-19 patients was higher than that of controls.Conclusion: At 12 months, patients hospitalised with COVID-19 had less number of hardstools and constipation than controls. COVID-19 patients had significantly more IBS than controls.Keywords:COVID-19, Nasopharyngeal swab, ROME IV, Irritable Bow syndrome.
ANTIOXIDANT ROLE OF MENTHA (MINT) AGAINST CHLOROQUINE-INDUCED OXIDATIVE STRESS IN MALE ALBINO MICE
Authors: Khalid Sumbal
Published: February 2025

Background: Many drugs, in the world, have been found to induce oxidative stress when these are given at larger doses or for longer periods. Worldwide research work is being carried out to find the antioxidant role of many herbs and plants so that these can be given prophylactically to prevent oxidative damage, done by free radicals. The objective of the study was to determine the antioxidant role of mint against chloroquine induced oxidative stress. Material and Methods: In this randomisedcontrolled study, ninety male albino mice were divided into three groups randomly. Each of the three groups contained 30 mice. Group A was labelled as a control group and Group B and C were labelled as experimental groups. Chloroquine (970 mg/kg of body weight) was given orally to the mice of group B, on the 9th day of the experiment. The mice of group C were given an ethanolic extract of mint consecutively for the initial eight days then they were given chloroquine, at the dose of 970 mg/kg of body weight, on the ninth day. The ethanolic extract of mint was then continued to be given from day 10 to day 16 of the experiment. Blood samples of the mice were obtained on the 17th day of experiment by intracardiac puncture technique. SPSS version 20 was used to analyze the data. Results: A highly significant (p=0.000) decrease in serum glutathione peroxidase and a highly significant (p=0.000) increase in serum malondialdehyde was observed in mice of group B (whom chloroquine was given) as compared to those of group A. Group C mice, to whom ethanolic extract of mint was given before and after the administration of chloroquine, showed a highly significant decrease and highly significant increase in serum levels of malondialdehyde and glutathione peroxidase respectively. Conclusion: Chloroquine, when given at a dose higher than the therapeutic dose in mice, can induce oxidative stress. Mint has antioxidant potential against chloroquine induced oxidative stress. Key Words: Chloroquine, mentha, oxidative stress, antioxidant.
TRENDSINCAESAREANSECTIONRATEANDITSDETERMINANTSINDISTRICTHOSPITALGUJRANWALA
Authors: Shahzad Fazeela , Sohail Nudrat , Nasim Zulekha , Qayyum Irfan , Yaseen Shumaila , Altaf Uzma
Published: February 2025

Background:C-section are showing increasing trend worldwide. ThisstudyaimedtomeasuretherateandvariousindicationsofCesareansectionsinDHQ-Teachinghospital,Gujranwala.Material&Methods:Thiswasacross-sectionaldescriptivestudy retrospectivedatawascollectedfromhospitalrecords.Themodeofdeliveryandbasicdemographicsofthepatientswhounderwentelectiveandemergencycesareansectionwerenoteddown.Clinicalindicationswererecorded.DatawasanalyzedinSPSSversion21.0Results:Atotalof7159pregnantwomen,bookedandun-bookedwereadmittedfordeliveryoutofwhich4038(56.4%)patientshadavaginaldeliveryand3121(43.6%)underwentcesareansection.AmongCesareansections,67.7%(n=2112)wereemergencycesareansectionsand32.3%(n=1009)wereelectivecesareansections.ThetopsixindicatorsforcesareansectionswerepreviousmultipleCesareansections49.8%(n=1554),fetaldistress14.8%(n=462),failuretoprogressoflabor8.6%(n=269),cephalopelvicdisproportion(CPD)7.8%(n=244),breechpresentation3.6%(n=112)andpregnancy-inducedhypertension(PIH)2.7%(n=84).Conclusion:Therateofcesareansectionwas43.6% in Gujranwala.Mostofthecesareansectionswereemergencycesareansectionswith fetal distress as a major risk factor.Keywords:Trends;caesareansection;rate;determinants;hospital.
OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AND BURN OUT AMONG DOCTORS
Authors: Manzoor Iram
Published: February 2025

OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AND BURN OUT AMONG DOCTORS
PHYSICIANS PERSPECTIVE OF BREAKING BAD NEWS-SPIKES PROTOCOL
Authors: Sadaqat Ameelia , Sattar Sana , Rasheed Irem , Wasim Anaab , Nabi Muhammad Shoaib , Wasim Tayyiba
Published: February 2025

Background:Doctor patient relationship is one of the closest and trusted relationship. An effective and good communication is the key to a satisfied client with enhanced capacity to take right decisions. To assess physician knowledge and attitude about SPIKES protocol of breaking bad news.Material and Methods:This crosssectional study was conducted at Ghurki Trust Teaching hospital affiliated with Lahore Medical & Dental College from 1stOctober 2023 to 31stDecember 2023. We used convenient sampling through a questionnaire based on SPIKES protocol which will be filled by doctors who consented to participatein the study.Results: A total of 182 doctors belonging to different specialties of the hospital participated in the study. There were 153(84.1%) females and 29(15.9%)males. Majority (63.1%) were residents and had less than 10 years of experience. 90.6% were not aware of the SPIKES protocol for breaking bad news and (68.1%) learnt by seeing experts or by hit and trial. About 48.9% considered setting of BBN should be in an office. Majority (80.2%) had a tendency to tell the truth about diagnosis to both patients and family members. About 60.4% admitted that they listened to questions asked by patients without interruption. Half of the participants (53.8%) felt sad while delivering bad news. About fears faced by doctors while BBN 37.9% feared they will be ending hope forpatient and 20.3% feared of patient’s reaction. One hundred and sixty (87.9%) participants believed that it is very important to incorporate “how to break bad news” in graduation course.Conclusion:Breakingbadnewsisanessentialcommunicationskillfordoctors.Trainingshouldbegivenaboutprotocolinundergraduateyears.Keywords:Ssetting,Pperception,Iinvitationorinformation,Kknowledge,Eempathy,andSsummarizeorstrategize(SPIKES),Breakingbadnews,Communicationskills
Invitable clinical significance of Herbal Phytochemicals
Authors:   Vice-chancellor, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Dehradun, UK., Tripathi A. K. , Pandey Nitin ,   Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Himalaya Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Published: February 2025

The most important and promising source of phytochemicals are traditional plants for herbal medicines preparation. Now a days the pharma industry has been forced by unwanted side effects, drug resistance and rise in population to speed up the development and processing of phytochemicals from plants used as herbal medicines to address current health scenario.Medicinal herbal plants not only serve as complements or substitutes for conventional treatments, which are often inadequately available but also enhance the health and security of indigenous population. Thus, these herbal plants play indispensable roles in daily life and are deeply connected to diverse socio cultural, and economic events associated with life, aging, illness, and death.It has been evident from previous so many researches that the herbal plants have the potentiality of its medicinal value because it is a rich sources of phytochemical ingredients. Present review is an attempt to explore the clinical vitality of phytoconstituent of traditional herbal plants and their potentiality in protecting against different types of diseases.
Phytochemical screening and TLC-bioautography detection of antioxidant constituents of some spices of Apiaceae family
Authors:   Himalaya wellness Company, Dehradun, UK., India, Lata Chhimwal Suman , Dixit A.K. ,   Himalaya wellness Company, Dehradun, UK., India, Mehmood Zafar ,   Himalaya wellness Company, Dehradun, UK., India
Published: February 2025

Spices have been defined as plant substances from indigenous or exotic origin, aromatic or with strong taste, used to enhance the taste of foods. Herbs and spices have been used during the middle Ages for flavoring, food preservation and medicinal purposes. The present study was carried out on the three spices cumin (Cuminum cyminum), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and caraway (Carum carvi) of apiaceae family to determine their phytochemical constituents and were proved to have the potential to act as a source of useful drugs and also to improve the health status of the consumers as a result of the presence of various compounds that are vital for good health. The work was designed to study the TLC bio autography antioxidant activity and to identify the main active components of the spices. The results provide evidence that the spices used as a potential source of safe and effective natural antioxidant agents in pharmaceutical and food industries.
Bautentrocknung
Authors: Grübel Michael
Published: February 2025

Die Problematik »Feuchtigkeit«, die dadurch bedingten Schäden an Gebäuden und die Möglichkeiten zu deren Trocknung sind so alt wie das Bauen selbst. Die Schäden, die durch Feuchtigkeit entstehen, die Möglichkeiten ihrer Beseitigung sowie die Methoden zur Trocknung stellen tägliche Herausforderungen für Trocknungstechniker dar.

Dieses Lehrbuch umfasst sowohl die Grundlagen als auch vertieftes Wissen für die Praxis zu allen relevanten Fragen aus dem Bereich der Bautentrockung sowie zu Wasser- und Feuchteschäden an Gebäuden. Verweise auf Normen und Regelwerke fördern ein vertieftes Verständnis.

Für die Vorbereitung auf die Ausbildungs-, Meister- und Sachverständigenprüfung im Bautrocknungs-Gewerbe und im Holz- und Bautenschützer-Handwerk eignet sich dieses Buch genauso wie für Studierende der Fächer Bauphysik, Architektur, Bauingenieurwesen und Gebäudetechnik sowie für die Ausbildung in der Immobilienbranche oder für Schadensregulierer in der Versicherungsbranche.
Measurement and Comparison of Indoor and Outdoor Exposure Rates and Radiation Risks in Tantua-Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Biere Peter E. , Kugbere Emumejaye , Ogunremi Ayorinde B.
Published: February 2025

Residential areas for university students are special places where they spend a lot of time and may be contaminated by radionuclides and radon. The necessity of radiation monitoring, mapping, and mitigation techniques to reduce potential health hazards is highlighted by the fact that prolonged exposure to background ionizing radiation can also result in neurological illnesses, reproductive issues, and carcinogenic and mutagenic consequences. The goal of this research is to analyze radiological risks both indoors and outdoors in a neighborhood that is primarily populated by university students. measuring the exposure rate in the area with the RADALERT. Findings indicate that both indoor and outdoor background ionizing radiation values are below global average of 0.013 mRh-1. Mean values of absorbed dose, annual effective dose equivalent and excess lifetime cancer risk for indoor and outdoor are 103 nGyh-1 and 89.2 nGyh-1, 0.48 mSvy-1 and 0.109 mSvy-1 and 1.31 x 10-3 and 0.36 x 10-3 respectively. Also, indoor and outdoor effective doses to some body organs is ranged between (0.175 – 0.312) mSvy-1 and (0.040 – 0.072) mSvy-1 respectively with the testis having the greatest dose in both instances. In every measured and computed parameter, indoor values are greater. Therefore, it is advised that builders use caution when bringing supplies into the region to avoid raising the radiation level.
Comparison of interleukin-6 receptor antagonist and pulse steroid therapy in critically ill patients with COVID-19: retrospective analysis
Authors: Koç Filiz , Babayiğit Münire , Babayiğit Mustafa Alparslan , Menteş Oral , Fırat Göktaş Emine , Dereli Necla
Published: February 2025

Aims: Severe COVID-19 is characterized by acute respiratory distress syndrome accompanied by hypercytokinemia. In our study, we aimed to demonstrate the efficacy of the treatments such as interleukin-6 receptor antagonists and corticosteroids used in critically ill patients with COVID-19.
Methods: COVID-patients with cytokine storm treated in the intensive care unit between March 2020 and July 2021 were included in the study. Patients with increased neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio, lactate dehydrogenase, C-reactive protein, and ferritin and patients with oxygen saturations of 90% or lower, lymphopenia and fever were also considered to be in cytokine storm. Patients were divided into three groups: Tocilizumab Group, Steroid Group, Standard treatment Group.
Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of age and body mass index averages, gender ratios and concomitant diseases. The duration of stay in the intensive care unit and time on mechanical ventilation were found to be longer in the toculizimab group. There was no difference in mortality and the need for mechanical ventilation between the groups. On the other hand, ventilator-associated pneumonias were found to be higher in the pulse steroid group.
Conclusion: The close follow-up of the patients and early diagnosis of hypercytokinemia increase the success of the treatment, and accelerate to discharge from intensive care units. We think that it is important to select appropriate patients and pulse steroid is more suitable for use in cytokine storm because it is cheaper and more accessible.
Tracing the Pathways for Labor Migrants in Thirty States: The Nexus between Immigration Regulations and Immigrant Rights
Authors: Pedroza Luicy , Palop-García Pau
Published: February 2025

Academia and policy worlds consider the skill-based discrimination of migrants at entry as legitimate and unproblematic. Yet, the apparently neutral criterion of “skills” is under increasing scrutiny and, we contend, rightly so: its blurriness is impractical for comparative purposes and conceals that selection endures after immigration. With a new dataset encompassing thirty diverse states from Asia, Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean, we examine how entry regulations connect to immigrant rights and access to permanent residence. We identify four clusters of countries displaying varying relations of immigration selections at entry with packages of rights and the possibility to settle, thereby largely defining the trajectories that are possible for different categories of migrant workers. Variation matters: some states carefully select by “skills” at entry and control access to rights, but several others provide fairly equal rights to ample groups of migrants regardless of skills.
Optimalisasi Pemanfaatan Sampah Anorganik Sebagai Media Tanam Dalam Upaya Pengelolaan Lingkungan Melalui Bercocok Tanam di Kelurahan Sebani Kota Pasuruan
Authors: Amaliyah Mukmilah  , M. Ma’ruf  , Dinar Septian Islamidina  , Kusmiyati  , Andalusia Pramita
Published: February 2025

Sampah merupakan permasalahan utama yang masih belum terselesaikan di Indonesia terutama sampah berbahan dasar plastik, salah satunya adalah di Kelurahan Sebani Kota Pasuruan. Banyaknya sampah plastik yang ada di Kelurahan Sebani dikarenakan belum optimalnya dalam pengelolan dan pemanfaatan sampah plastik terhadap kepedulian lingkungan. Untuk mengatasi hal tersebut, perlu dilakukannya pengelolaan tentang sampah dan pemanfaatan terhadap lingkungan. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk memberi pengetahuan tentang pengelolaan dan pemanfaatan sampah anorganik menjadi barang yang memiliki nilai guna. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah metode Participatory Action Research (PAR). Pelaksanaan metode PAR ini dibagi menjadi lima tahap. Tahap pertama dengan melakukan observasi permasalahan tentang sampah, tahap kedua yaitu perencanaan tindakan yang dilakukan, tahap ketiga yaitu pelaksanaan, tahap keempat adalah observasi serta evaluasi dan tahap terakhir adalah refleksi. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah adanya kebermanfaatan dalam sampah botol plastik yang digunakan sebagai media tanam dari tumbuhan sayuran dan buah-buahan serta dapat menjaga lingkungan terhindar dari pencemaran.
Pendampingan Pemanfaatan Lahan Pekarangan Melalui Penanaman Sayuran Untuk Meningkatkan Ketahanan Pangan Rumah Tangga Desa Kasiyan, Kecamatam Puger, Jember
Authors: Hazidan Rifqi Mohammad Habim , Netanya Adel Stephanie  , Rozak Budi Setiawan  , Hilmi A. Ibrahim  , Dita Megasari  , Dita Atasa
Published: February 2025

Ketahanan pangan merupakan aspek penting dalam mencapai tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan, yang mencakup ketersediaan, aksesibilitas, keterjangkauan, dan kualitas pangan. Desa Kasiyan, Kabupaten Jember, dengan potensi alam yang mendukung pertanian, masih menghadapi tantangan dalam pemanfaatan lahan pekarangan. Program KKN Kolaboratif #3 tahun 2024 memperkenalkan inisiatif penanaman sayur mayur seperti bayam, kangkung, dan cabai untuk meningkatkan ketahanan pangan dan ekonomi lokal. Program ini meliputi persiapan media tanam, penyemaian, distribusi bibit, dan sosialisasi perawatan tanaman. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat dalam bercocok tanam, serta potensi pemanfaatan lahan pekarangan sebagai upaya mencapai kemandirian pangan dan kesejahteraan sosial. Program ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan ketahanan pangan masyarakat terhadap pasar dan menciptakan peluang ekonomi baru melalui keberlanjutan pertanian.
Pelatihan Pemasaran Digital Di Desa Wisata Ngesrepbalong Kecamatan Limbangan Kabupaten Kendal
Authors: Aditiya Pratama Nugroho  , C Tri Widiastuti  , Adelia Sandra Swastika Putri
Published: February 2025

Desa Ngesrepbalong di Kecamatan Limbangan, Kabupaten Kendal, memiliki potensi besar untuk dikembangkan sebagai desa wisata. Namun, rendahnya pengetahuan pemuda lokal tentang pemasaran digital menghambat upaya promosi yang lebih luas. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemasaran digital bagi Karang Taruna desa tersebut. Metode yang digunakan meliputi observasi, sosialisasi, pelatihan, pendampingan, dan evaluasi melalui pretest dan posttest. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pengetahuan dan keterampilan pemasaran digital peserta, khususnya dalam penggunaan media sosial seperti Instagram, Facebook, dan YouTube. Pelatihan ini membantu memperluas jangkauan promosi desa wisata dan meningkatkan jumlah pengunjung. Dengan demikian, program ini berhasil mendukung pengembangan desa wisata Ngesrepbalong sebagai destinasi wisata unggulan di Kabupaten Kendal.
 
Kata kunci : desa wisata, pemasaran digital, Karang Taruna, pengembangan pariwisata, media sosial.
Peran Koperasi Simpan Pinjam Dan Pembiayaan Syariah (KSPPS) Batujai Beriuk Meres Lombok Tengah Dalam Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Masyarakat Di Desa Batujai, Kec. Praya Barat, Kab. Lombok Tengah
Authors: Zulfan Hasyim  , Darmawan
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini mencoba untuk memahami peran yang dimainkan oleh Koperasi Syariah Batujai Beriuk Meres dalam memberdayakan ekonomi masyarakat di desa Batujai, Praya Barat, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, serta mengidentifikasi hambatan yang menghalangi upaya pemberdayaan tersebut. Dalam penelitian ini, disimpulkan bahwa meskipun sudah banyak lembaga, baik pemerintah maupun non-pemerintah, yang telah melakukan pendekatan pemberdayaan ekonomi masyarakat, namun masih terdapat ketidaksesuaian antara tujuan yang diinginkan dan implementasi yang dilakukan. Hal ini menandakan perlunya sebuah wadah yang mampu menyelaraskan tujuan dengan proses pemberdayaan tersebut. Salah satu upaya dalam mengatasi masalah tersebut dilakukan oleh Koperasi Syariah Batujai Beriuk Meres yang berdiri sejak tahun 2018 dan berlokasi di Jalan Bypass Bandara Internasional Lombok. Koperasi ini menerapkan prinsip-prinsip syariah dalam penyaluran dananya kepada masyarakat, dengan mengutamakan prinsip bagi hasil. Melalui pendekatan ini, Koperasi Syariah Batujai Beriuk Meres terus berkembang sebagai salah satu lembaga keuangan syariah yang signifikan dalam memperkuat ekonomi masyarakat.
Problematika Fundraising pada Amil Zakat di LAZISNU Pandansari Poncokusumo Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Imamatus Sholihah
Published: February 2025

Fenomena zakat di Indonesia ternyata belum berfungsi sebagai alat dalam sistem kebijakan fiskal. Hal ini disebabkan oleh pandangan masyarakat yang menganggap bahwa pelaksanaan zakat hanya sekedar kegiatan untuk membersihkan harta, mirip dengan cara pengumpulan dan distribusi zakat yang dilakukan secara sukarela dan konvensional. Saat ini, masyarakat lebih memilih pendistribusian langsung kepada mustahiq dibandingkan melalui perantara amil. Akibatnya, para amil zakat menghadapi kesulitan dalam mengumpulkan dana zakat, yang berdampak negatif pada pengelolaan zakat itu sendiri. Situasi tersebut sejalan dengan fakta di lapangan dimana upaya penghimpunan dana kurang berhasil karena rendahnya motivasi masyarakat untuk menyetorkan zakat melalui amil. Salah satu contoh nyata terjadi di LAZISNU (Lembaga Amil Zakat, Infaq, Shodaqah NU) di Tingkat Desa Pandansari Kecamatan Poncokusumo Kabupaten Malang; mereka cenderung menyalurkan zakat langsung kepada mustahiq. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kesadaran lembaga amil zakat yang selama ini dianggap kurang efektif dalam mempengaruhi Masyarakat untuk menyalurkan zakat melalui perantara mereka. Penelitian dalam artikel ini menggunakan pendekatan empiris dengan melakukan observasi langsung di lapangan dan hasilnya berupa data deskriptif. Output dari penelitian ini memperlihatkan bahwa rendahnya kepercayaan masyarakat desa pandansari kecamatan poncokusumo malang terhadap lembaga amil zakat yaitu LAZISNU, karena startegi fundraising tidak di aplikasikan dengan benar, sehingga masyarakat mengutamakan penyaluran zakat secara langsung kepada mustahiq zakat tanpa melalui perantara amil zakat. Jika strategi fundraising bisa dijalankan oleh amil zakat dengan cara yang efektif dan maksimal, maka pasti akan berdampak positif terhadap LAZISNU dalam mendistribusikan zakat secara merata kepada mustahiq zakat.
Strategi Pemasaran Pada Produk Bank Syariah Berbasis Digital Fintech dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan di Bank Muamalat Indonesia Kantor Cabang Malang Jawa Timur
Authors: Sri Mulyani  , Yulia Putri Karisma , Suryo Kuncoro Priatmojo
Published: February 2025

Perkembangan teknologi digital telah mendorong transformasi industri perbankan, termasuk perbankan syariah. Bank Muamalat Indonesia KC Malang Jawa Timur sebagai salah satu bank syariah terdepan di Indonesia, terus berinovasi dalam meningkatkan kualitas pelayanannya melalui pemanfaatan teknologi digital fintech. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi pemasaran produk bank syariah berbasis digital fintech dalam meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan di Bank Muamalat Indonesia Kantor Cabang Malang Jawa Timur. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan jenis studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam terhadap pimpinan, karyawan dan nasabah, dan dokumentasi pada Bank Muamalat Indonesia Kantor Cabang Malang Jawa Timur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Bank Muamalat Indonesia Kantor Cabang Malang Jawa Timur menerapkan strategi pemasaran marketing mix 9P dengan fokus pada beberapa aspek, yaitu: promosi, melakukan edukasi dan sosialisasi produk melalui berbagai media, seperti media sosial, website, dan seminar. Produk, mengembangkan produk yang inovatif dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan nasabah, seperti mobile banking, internet banking, dan e-money. Tempat, memperluas jaringan distribusi melalui kerjasama dengan berbagai pihak, seperti lembaga-lembaga ternama, marketplace, dan minimarket. Layanan, meningkatkan kualitas layanan dengan menyediakan layanan yang mudah diakses, cepat, dan aman. Strategi pemasaran produk bank syariah berbasis digital fintech yang diterapkan oleh Bank Muamalat Indonesia Kantor Cabang Malang Jawa Timur telah efektif dalam meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan dan menarik minat nasabah. Hal ini terbukti dengan meningkatnya jumlah nasabah pengguna produk digital fintech Bank Muamalat Indonesia Kantor Cabang Malang Jawa Timur. Namun, terdapat kendala yang dihadapi seperti kurangnya literasi digital pada nasabah dam kendala pada penggunaan layanan digital.
Uso das Sementes da Moringa Oleifera no Tratamento da Água com Turbidez, Captada Diretamente do Rio Búzi para o Consumo Humano
Authors: Alexandre Dilone Tiago Luis Victor , Levene Manuel Bendecene , Manuel Fátima Tiago , Sithole Gerre Zebedias Samo
Published: February 2025

Potable water can be defined as water suitable for consumption, that is, free of substances andorganisms that can cause diseases, 1 and also without color, taste, or odor. The turbidity ofwater bodies can be caused by the erosion of river banks during the rainy season, resultingfrom the misuse of the soil, such as the lack of vegetation fixation. Sanitary sewage andvarious industrial effluents and mining activities also cause increases in water turbidity. Oneof the great challenges for the scientific community is to seek methodological processes thatreduce the impact on the environment. Moringa oleifera seeds contain low molecular weightproteins, which, when their powder is dissolved in water, acquire positive charges that attractnegatively charged particles such as clays and silts, forming dense flocs that sediment. In thiscontext, the study aimed to evaluate the ideal amount of Moringa oleifera seed powder andthe best sedimentation time for the removal of turbidity and its effect on the pH of water fromthe Búzi River consumed by the population of regions whose only source of acquisition of theprecious liquid are rivers. The experiment was carried out with 50, 100, 150, and 250 mg ofpowder/500 mL and another 500 mL of water to which no Moringa powder was added. Theresearch results show a reduction of up to 95% in turbidity at a concentration of 50 mg, aswell as optimization of pH
Simulative approach for predicting the heating behavior of elastomers in the solid-state microwave heating process
Authors: Petzke Jonas , Kleinschmidt Dennis , Brüning Florian
Published: February 2025

The increasing demand for energy efficient vulcanization of rubber extrusions requires the optimization and further development of existing processes. Microwave vulcanization allows the energy required for this process to be coupled directly into the material via dielectric losses. Microwave heating requires the polarity of the rubber so that the electromagnetic wave can cause the polar components of the material to vibrate. These vibrations cause internal friction, resulting in an increase in the temperature of the rubber compound. In this research project, microwaves were used to heat a rubber strand placed in a specially prepared waveguide. This method offers advantages over conventional methods, such as hot air vulcanization. A key advantage is that the energy is coupled directly into the material, resulting in low losses. In contrast to hot air vulcanization, where the air must first be heated, the heating of the material also takes place within the product to be heated. This results in a significant increase in energy efficiency, reaching up to 90 %. In addition, internal heating provides a more homogeneous heat distribution in the rubber strand compared to external heating by hot air vulcanization. To predict the heating behavior of rubber in the microwave process, a simulative model is created in the multiphysics simulation environment CST Studio Suite®. The model describes the microwave heating behavior of rubbers based on the thermodynamic and electromagnetic material data of the rubber compound. This simulation is known as a bi-directional simulation, so that temperature-dependent variables such as dielectric loss and thermal conductivity can be considered. The model is used to analyze parameter variations of the electromagnetic wave frequency, waveguide geometry, and strand orientation in the waveguide. Finally, optimized settings for the real process are recommended.
Braided Composite System with Haptic Feedback for Teleoperation
Authors: Diaz Armas Nathalia , Thakur Shilpa , Zhang Jinde , Bhandari Geet , Turkoglu Sevil , Kadiyala Bhavani Drupad , Rao Pratap M. , Onal Cagdas D. , Mead Joey
Published: February 2025

A pneumatic-driven soft robotic actuator made from braided nylon coated with silicone elastomer was created using a new fabrication process, with the aim of providing haptic feedback to the fingers in teleoperation applications. The resulting haptic actuator was designed to be flexible, lightweight, and wearable, offering a comfortable user experience. Through the manipulation of the braiding angle, multiple devices were fabricated, focusing on their effective ness in transmitting haptic sensations to the user’s finger.