bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dispute Resolution in Indigenous Communities in Colombia
Authors: Castro Juana
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This study aims to examine dispute resolution approaches in indigenous communities in Colombia.

Materials and Methods: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low-cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.

Results: The literature review on dispute resolution in indigenous communities reveals significant impacts, including changes in conflict management approaches, mediator roles and dispute outcomes. Indigenous mechanisms emphasize community values, identity and autonomy, influencing contemporary practices. However, integration also raises concerns about cultural preservation, land rights and self-governance. Balancing indigenous principles with state laws proves difficult. Strict adherence to community doctrines limits innovation while adaptations threaten cultural heritage.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This study offers a unique contribution to understanding complex relationships between indigenous mediation, identity, governance and conflict resolution. It emphasizes the need for nuanced, balanced and progressive approaches enabling positive coordination of community interests with state responsibilities. The research contributes to theories of indigenous rights, cultural preservation and democratic inclusion by exploring how dispute resolution influences and is shaped by these concepts. It shows community doctrines can guide mediation methods promoting harmony, identity and autonomy, with important implications for diversity, equality and civil liberties. Practices must balance indigenous knowledge and state procedures, community governance and national authority. Mediators negotiate intricate relationships and trade-offs between indigenous principles and statutory laws. Policymakers need sensitive and thoughtful frameworks considering indigenous mediation within official policies and systems.
GENDER MAINSTREAMING AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN AFRICA: THE CASE STUDY OF THE IGAD II SUDAN PEACE PROCESS, 1994-2006
Authors: Ndonga Eunice M
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The overall goal of the study was to demonstrate that gender mainstreaming in conflict management enhances sustainable peace.Methodology: The study took the form of a desk study though interviews will be conducted in an effort to capture the respondent’s view of the role of gender participation in the Igad II peace process and the role of gender in sustainable peace.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Women suffer from discrimination in employment and education and in society in general. Women must be empowered through access to information about rights and to skill-building so they can affect positive change. The government needs to provide equal rights under the law to both males and females. In the same vein, both the government and civil society must heighten national awareness that some cultural and religious beliefs are discriminatory.
Simple and Efficient Chaotic Based Method of Message Cryptography
Authors: Alqadi Ziad , Al-Raqqad Mohammad
Published: May 2023

A simple and easy to implement method of secret message cryptography will be introduced. The message to be encrypted-decrypted is to be converted to binary matrix, this matrix is to be reshaped to 16 columns matrix, and the contents of this matrix will be rearranged base on the contents of the generated indices key. A chaotic paramaters included in the private key will be used to run a chaotic logistic map model to generate a 16 elements chaotic key, this key will be sorted to get the required indices key. The proposed method will be flixeble and it will be used to encrypt-decrypt any message with any length. Changing the message or/and changing the key will not affect the method. The produced decrypted message will be sensitive to the selected PK, any changes in the private key in the decryption process will produce a carrupted unreadable message. The proposed method will be tested and implemented using various in sizes messages, the obtained result will be used to prove the sensitivity, quality and efficiency of the proposed method.
Internalisasi Nilai - Nilai Akhlak Melalui Pentas Drama di MIS Al-Istiqamah Aceh Besar
Authors: Rahmat Aulia
Published: May 2023

Abstrak
Internalisasi nilai-nilai akhlak bagi siswa sekolah dasar merupakan langkah yang sangat penting dalam melahirkan siswa yang memiliki akhlak yang baik. Internalisasi dalam bidang ini masih mengalami banyak kendala. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana proses internalisasi nilai-nilai akhlak melalui pentas dramadi MIS Al-Istiqamah Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang pengumpulan datanya diperoleh dari observasi dan wawancara. Adapun yang menjadi sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah kepala sekolah dan guru drama. Hasil penelitian ini menginformasikan bahwa internalisasi nilai-nilai akhlak melalui pentas drama dilaksanakan secara terstruktur dengan tujuan membentuk akhlak terpuji pada siswa. Internalisasi nilai melibatkan tahapan yang disusun melalui penulisan naskah yang disesuaikan dengan masalah akhlak yang sedang terjadi di sekolah, pemilihan pemeran drama dari kalangan siswa bermasalah, latihan berulang-ulang yang bertujuan untuk pembiasaan akhlak yang baik, penampilan drama dengan penuh penghayatan, menyampaikan pesan-pesan tentang akhlak kepada penonton, melaksanakan tindak lanjut dengan menyampaikan tentang akhlak di kelas-kelas, dan evaluasi terhadap keberhasilan internalisasi nila-nilai akhlak pada siswa pasca pentas drama. Menindak lanjuti temuan ini, proses internalisasi nilai akhlak harus terus dioptimalkan agar terbentuk generasi yang berakhlak mulia sesuai dengan cita-cita agama dan negara.
Integrasi Pendidikan Dasar dan Ilmu Agama Islam di MI PGM Kota Cirebon
Authors: Safikri Taufiqurrahman
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi integrasi IPS dan ilmu islam didalam pembelajaran di MI PGM Kota Cirebon, situasi dan kondisi yang masih memisahkan ilmu Pendidikan dasar dan ilmu agama islam menyebabkan masih banyak yang belum bisa mengintegrasikan antara ilmu Pendidikan dasar dan ilmu agama islam. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa 1)dalam pembelajaran IPS masih memisahkan diri dengan ilmu agama islam. 2) implementasi integrase Pendidikan dasar dan ilmu agama islam belum terealisasi dengan baik. Hal ini dapat berjalan dengan lancer kalau guru sudah bisa mengaitkan pembelajaran IPS dengan ilmu agama islam dalam menyampaikan materi, dan juga adanya konsep perluasan pembaharuan pendidikan sebagaimana yang dilakukan oleh K.H. Ahmad Dahlan dengan format mengintegrasikan pesantren tradisional dengan model sekolah Barat dengan berpijak pada sistem pendidikan nasional, Kedua, holistic transformative education, yakni pembakuan materi al-Islam di sekolah-sekolah yang didirikan oleh organisasi keagamaan seperti Muhammadiyah, Nahdlatul Ulama, Al-Irsyad dan yayasan-yasan islam lainya yang mendirikan lembaga pendidikan dengan identitas sekolah, Ketiga, modernisasi madrasah. Tonggak modernisasi ini dimulai ketika madrasah berubah status sebagai sekolah yang berciri khas agama Islam dengan merubah kurikulum pendidikan umumnya sama dengan sekolah bentuk modernisasi madrasah dalam konteks saat ini adalah munculnya madrasah unggulan seperti MI Unggulan Sabilillah, MI Miftahul UlumPlosorejo, MI Nurul Ulum, MI PSM Sulursewu, MIN Jabodetabek, MIN 1 Bandung, MIN 1 Kota Malang, MIN Darussalam Ciamis dan masih banyak madrasah lainnya yang masuk katagori sekolah unggulan.
Pendekatan, Strategi, Metode dan teknik Dalam Pembelajaran PAI Di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Fadhlina Harisnur  , Suriana
Published: May 2023

The learning process engineering can be designed by educators in such a way. Ideally, the learning approach for smart students should be different from the activities of students with moderate or low abilities (although to understand the same concept). This is because, each student has a uniqueness that is different. This indicates that educators' understanding of approaches, models, strategies, methods, and learning techniques cannot be ignored. This is because teaching and learning activities are closely related to the process of seeking knowledge. For this reason, education must be in accordance with the demands of the times, always improving and developing plans and methods in the learning process. Approaches, strategies, methods and learning techniques are components of learning that must be mastered by educators so that learning objectives can be achieve
The Influence of Social-Emotional Intelligence on Attitude Towards Mathematics Instruction
Authors: Mangarin Rey Avila , Montefolka Glenn Ryan L.
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this quantitative non-experimental descriptive-correlational study was to determine the significant influence of social-emotional intelligence to attitude towards Mathematics instruction both in individual and aggregate capacity. Researcher-made questionnaires on these two variables which were validated by the experts and were subjected to pilot testing for reliability test, and after, were conducted among Grade 12 students in a certain public school in Davao del Norte considering stratified random sample of 300 students. Data analysis tools used were weighted mean, pearson-r, and regression analysis to test the hypotheses. The results showed that three indicators of social-emotional intelligence, to enumerate, self-management and motivation, social awareness and prosocial behavior, and decision-making, are all in low level while self-awareness in moderate level. Moreover, all the indicators of attitude towards Mathematics instruction which are confidence in Mathematics, importance of Mathematics, and engagement in Mathematics are all in low level. Further, it was found out that there was no significant relationship between social-emotional intelligence and attitude towards Mathematics instruction. With regression analysis, there was no domain in social-emotional intelligence that significantly influence attitude towards Mathematics instruction. Thus, it is recommended that social-emotional intelligence and attitude towards Mathematics instruction must be improved.
Pengembangan Kurikulum PAI di RA Tunas Literasi Qur’ani Desa Tasik Malaya Kecamatan Curup Utara Untuk Membentuk Generasi Qurani
Authors: Hana Hhoiriah Beta , Botifar Maria , Deriwanto Deriwanto
Published: May 2023

Strategy is interpreted as a guideline for action in which it can be interpreted as a learning plan between teachers and students in realizing two-way communication in achieving predetermined goals. by enrolling their children in Islamic educational institutions such as RA Tunas Literasi Qur'ani. Raudhatul Athfal is a formal institution that carries out basic teaching of general knowledge and religion, especially the teaching of the main Qur'an and provides basic religious education to children of basic education age between 5-6 years old. The Qur'anic Generation is a generation that is always in touch with the Al-Qur'an and prioritizes it as a way of life every day. The Qur'anic Generation is the best Generation among the other Generations because it is always guided by the Al-Qur'an in thinking, speaking, behaving and acting
MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN SEKOLAH DI MTsN 2 TANJUNG JABUNG TIMUR
Authors: Supangat Supangat
Published: May 2023

Kepala sekolah sebagai manajer di sekolah adalah merencanakan, mencari strategi yang terbaik, mengorganisir dan mengkoordinasi sumber- sumber pendidikan yang masih belum menyatu. Perencanaan sekolah perlu diupayakan semaksimal mungkin agar masa depan suatu sekolah dapat tercapai dan apa yang menjadi tujuan pendidikan dapat di wujudkan secara nyata dan rasional. Kualitas pembelajaran yang baik hanya akan bisa tercapai apabila para guru yang ada di dalamnya dapat menciptakan pembelajaran yang berkualitas. Dalam hal ini peran yang sangat besar ada pada supervisor pendidikan, yaitu kepala sekolah sebagai supervisor internal dan pengawas sekolah sebagai supervisor eksternal. Fokus pembahasan dalam makalah ilmiah ini adalah implementasi tugas pokok dan fungsi kepala sekolah dalam melakukan peningkatan pembelajaran, implementasi tugas pokok dan fungsi guru dalam melakukan peningkatan pembelajaran, dan kerja sama antara supervisor dan guru dalam meningkatkan pembelajaran siswa di MTsN 2 Tanjung Jabung Timur.
AL-QURAN BERTUTUR TENTANG PEREMPUAN (Melacak Kedudukan Perempuan dalam Perspektif Al-Quran)
Authors: Arfah M. Arfah
Published: May 2023

Untuk melakukan eksploitasi terhadap perempuan karena menganggap bahwa perempuan itu lebih rendah dari laki-laki. (Menurut Quraish Shihab Bahwa hadits yang menyatakan bahwa perempuan diciptakan dari tulang rusuk yang bengkok merupakan hadits yang shahih atau dapat dipertanggungjawabkan kebenarannya). Namun hadits ini jangan difahami secara tekstual, sehingga kemudian hal ini akan meninggalkan kesan bahwa perempuan itu adalah makhluk yang rendah derajat kemanusiaannya dibanding laki-laki. Tulang rusuk yang bengkok menurut Quraish, harus difahami dalam pengertian majazi (kiasan). Artinya, bahwa hadits tersebut mengingatkan kepada kaum Adam agar menghadapi kaum Hawa dengan sikap yang bijaksana. Sebab ada sifat, karakter, dan kecendrungan yang dimilikinya berbeda dengan laki-laki. Hal ini haruslah difahami secara baik, dan para lelaki tentu tidak akan bisa mengubah sifat itu, kalaupun dipaksakan maka akibatnya akan fatal, sebagaimana fatalnya meluruskan tulang rusuk yang bengkok.
Quality of Life of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on haemodialysis in a tertiary care centre
Authors: Shaik Karishma , Sechassayana R.N , Kalidoss Sathyasagar
Published: May 2023

Background: End-stage renal failure is a chronic disease that greatly impacts a patient's health-related quality of life mainly due to the imposed limitations in almost all domains of their daily lives affecting >10% of the general population worldwide, amounting to >800 million individuals. Haemodialysis consists of a complex procedure for patients that requires frequent hospital or dialysis centre visits, three times a week,

Objectives: To assess Quality of life and to find an association between QOL, socio-demographic factors, and clinical variables among chronic kidney disease patients on haemodialysis

Material and methods: The sample consisted of 89 patients undergoing haemodialysis. Data was collected by a specially designed questionnaire (KDQOL-36) which apart from the socio-demographic and clinical variables, also included the kidney disease variables for assessing the quality of life.

Results: The results indicated that haemodialysis patients' QOL was impacted by socio-demographic and clinical factors related to dialysis. The study majorly reported that these factors played a major role directly and indirectly, with social activities affecting more followed by emotional disturbances and physical activities.

Conclusion: QOL of haemodialysis patients can be improved by correctable factors like anemia, diabetes, and hypertension. Healthcare practitioners can create personalised interventions that are tailored to the needs of haemodialysis patients by having a deeper grasp of the variables like treatment of co-morbidities decrease in the number of hospitalizations, better management of anemia and decreasing the distance between home & dialysis center.
Comparative study of attenuation of needle prick pain of spinal anaesthesia by local infiltration analgesia versus EMLA skin patch
Authors: Shaikh Mohd Mudassir , Attar Juberahamad Rajjak , Khatib Samina , Deshmukh Shreyas Nilkanth
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Needle prick pain is a distressing event for a patient receiving spinal anaesthesia. A ‘Needle piercing the spine’ might be physically and mentally traumatizing for many patients. This may lead to unwanted panic and anxiety during the procedure of spinal anaesthesia. To avoid this distressing needle prick pain, many clinicians have resorted to the practice of giving injections of local anaesthetic or local application of EMLA cream or patch at the site of spinal puncture beforehand for anaesthetizing the skin and subcutaneous tissues.

Methods: A prospective cohort study was done. Those enrolled patients were assessed by an expert anesthesiologist, who was not part of the research team, and he prescribed patients either EMLA cream or regular standard lignocaine infiltration anaesthesia and labelled them as Group E and Group L respectively. The pain score was assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale.

Result: A total of 64 patients were enrolled in the study- 33 in Group E and 31 in Group L. Both groups had an almost similar number of patients who had a similar extent of surgery. Univariate analysis showed that the mean pain score (VAS) was significantly higher in Group E patients compared to that in Group L, p<0.001. The multivariate analysis had similar findings after controlling confounding factors in multiple regression analysis.

Conclusion: Local 2% lignocaine injection achieved significantly more pain reduction during spinal needle insertion compared to the application of an EMLA patch before spinal anaesthesia.
THE VOICE BRASIL: UMA OPORTUNIDADE PARA ARTISTAS OU EMPREENDEDORES CULTURAIS?
Authors: Maranhão Romero de Albuquerque , Ramos Maranhão Raphael dos
Published: May 2023

O objetivo desta pesquisa é analisar se o reality show de talento musical “The Voice Brasil” pode ser considerado uma oportunidade para empreendedores culturais a partir de uma pesquisa exploratória, documental e explicativa. Os resultados obtidos a partir da revisão bibliográfica e dados primários possibilitam concluir que o programa televisivo consolidou sua marca no Brasil e tornou-se um indutor de empreendedores culturais por necessidade e por opção, estabelecendo fortes relações afetivas entre os candidatos com o público, bem como um atrativo para grandes investidores.
Phenolic acid profile of oat cultivars, and their suppressive effect on intracellular reactive oxygen species
Authors: Manzoor Muhammad Sajid , Pasha Imran , Younas Shoaib , Zhu Meijun , Hussain Raza , Arqam Ukasha , Younas Shoaib , Chughtai Muhammad Farhan Jahangir
Published: May 2023

Oat (Avena sativa L.) has rich phenolic contents with nutritional and therapeutic health benefits. The objective of the present work was to perform a cell cytotoxicity assay of three South Asian oat cultivars to determine their suppressive effect on intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). Oat cultivars were firstly examined for total phenolic content, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging activity, and phenolic acid profiling through HPLC. Total phenolic contents of oat cultivars ranged from 167.57 to 198.41 mg GAE/100 g, and DPPH scavenging activity was IC50 = 18.81 to 13.18 mg/mL. Oat cultivars displayed average content of phenolic acids such as vanillic acid (0.33 µg/g), syringic acid (6.70 µg/g), caffeic acid (4.16 µg/g), ferulic acid (2.06 µg/g), p-coumaric acid (20.22 µg/g), with the highest being gallic acid (74.32 µg/g). Cell cytotoxicity assay of oat polyphenolic extracts revealed that 10 and 15 µg/mL concentrations had non-significant differences when compared with their respective control treatments. Oat extracts suppressed ROS in Caco-2-cells, with or without hydrogen peroxide stimulation from 65.20 - 86.13%, and 56.36 - 79.56% with 10 and 15 µg/mL concentrations, respectively. In conclusion, oat is a rich source of polyphenols which have strong antioxidant behaviour to suppress the ROS activity.
Clarification of red araçá (Psidium cattleianum Sabine) juice by membrane process: Analysis of permeate flux and loss of bioactive compounds
Authors: Pinto Luiza Helena Domingues , Hamerki Fabiane , Scheer Agnes de Paula , da Silva Vitor
Published: May 2023

Red araçá (Psidium cattleianum Sabine) juice was processed using porous membranes to obtain a clarified product with a high amount of phenolic compounds prior to its use as a juice or other beverage. The variations in the permeate flux and concentrations of phenolics were determined in a cross-flow system using a polyetherimide microfiltration membrane (0.44 µm) and polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membrane (50 kDa). Both membranes reduced the initial turbidity (445 ± 2) to almost zero, and resulted in a clear and transparent permeate with a yellow colour. The microfiltration membrane showed better performance with the lowest phenolic compound retention (23.6%) and the highest permeate flux (40.6 ± 2 kg/m2h) in batch mode operation. The permeate flux of the microfiltration system showed an initial sharp decrease followed by a gradual decrease, reaching almost 60% lower than the initial permeate flux. The permeate flux resistance was mainly due to the polarised layer (70.2%), and the predominant fouling mechanism was the partial pore blockage, thus indicating that the solids present in the raw juice had size of the same order as the membrane pores.
Nutritional, sensory, and antioxidant characteristics of composite multigrain flour biscuits blended with sweet potato flour
Authors: Meenakumari R. , Ravichandran C. , Vimalarani M.
Published: May 2023

Biscuits prepared using composite flour (CF) blends made from multigrain flour (MGF) and sweet potato flour (SPF) were compared with biscuits prepared using wheat flour (WF; control). Three proportions of MGF:SPF were used to prepare CF biscuits: T1 (80:10), T2 (75:15), and T3 (70:20), while 100% WF biscuits served as control. MGF enriched the biscuits with antioxidants, dietary fibre, and protein. The addition of SPF produced softer biscuits. When 5% each of pumpkin flour (PF) and extruded soy chunk flour (ESF) were added to CF biscuits, it helped in improving their colour, texture, and taste scores. The physicochemical, antioxidant, textural, and sensory analyses were performed on both CF and control biscuits, and results showed a significant difference in nutritional contents between them. Substitution of wheat flour with MGF in experimental biscuits led to a significant increase in protein contents of T1 and T2 samples. Fibre and ash contents were the highest for T3 sample at 1.52 and 1.71%, respectively. T3 sample was also found to have higher levels of antioxidant activity (22%) and total phenolic content (234 mg GAE/100 g). The CF biscuits had a higher β-carotene content (390 to 823 µg/100 g). CF biscuits were darker in colour and less hard. T3 sample gave a sensory performance comparable to that of the control. Therefore, the present work suggested that composite multigrain flour with sweet potato flour can be used to produce biscuits with superior nutritional, antioxidant, and sensory qualities as compared to ordinary wheat biscuits.
ATR-FTIR and chemometric method for the detection of pig-based derivatives in food products - A review
Authors: Siska  , Jumadil Muhammad Irsal , Abdullah Sarini , Ramadon Delly , Mun'im Abdul
Published: May 2023

The authentication of halal products is important, especially for Muslim communities. Based on the Islamic perspective, pig-based derivatives such as pork, lard, and gelatine are considered haram, which is an Arabic term for “forbidden”. Therefore, it is important to develop an analytical method for identifying and quantifying these compounds, which are sometimes found in some food products. The present work thus aimed to ascertain the potential of the attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) method for detecting pig-based derivatives in food products. ATR-FTIR spectrophotometry is recommended to be used to identify the presence of pig-based derivatives in some products, particularly processed food. In analytical chemistry, the method is generally used for the identification, characterisation, structure explanation, and monitoring of reactions. This analysis can be performed quickly, economically, easily, and does not require complicated sample preparation. ATR-FTIR can also be combined with principal component analysis (PCA), chemometric method, and multivariate partial least squares (PLS) calibration to accurately evaluate pig-based derivatives in beef meatballs. In combination with chemometric techniques, it can also provide the predictive and descriptive modelling in a combination with chemometric techniques by selecting the optimal frequency region. Furthermore, ATR-FTIR spectroscopy coupled with PLS and PCA chemometric regression models can be a potentially reliable, accurate, and precise method for determining pig-based derivatives in food.
Effect of halal and stunning slaughter methods on meat quality: A review
Authors: Abd El-Rahim Ibrahim H.A. , Mashat Bassam H. , Fat’hi Shwakat M.
Published: May 2023

The handling and slaughtering processes for animals have a significant effect on meat quality. Islamic (halal) slaughter and many different stunning methods are used in the meat industry worldwide. The objective of the present review was to update the current literature and practices concerning halal slaughter and stunning methods, and their effects on meat quality. The present review used inductive reasoning and comparison between halal and stunning methods for the slaughtering of farm animals. Halal slaughter involves cutting the carotid arteries, jugular veins, oesophagus, and throat without stunning. Halal slaughter facilitates the draining of blood from the animal, which is necessary to produce high-quality meat with good conservation and increased shelf life. On the other hand, most stunning slaughter hinders the bleeding process in sheep and goats. The retained blood content may act as a suitable medium for the growth and multiplication of different kinds of harmful microorganisms and make badly bled meat hard to preserve. Proper halal slaughter has several advantages regarding meat quality in comparison to stunning methods, and requires greater management attention pre-, during, and post-slaughtering to maintain good welfare and the production of high-quality meat.
Efficacy of stingless bee (Heterotrigona itama) propolis aqueous extract in controlling anthracnose and maintaining postharvest quality of chilli (Capsicum annuum) during storage
Authors: Mubarak Aidilla , Maslim Siti Mahani , Lob Suhaizan , Anuar Mohd Nur Nasyriq , Abd Razak Shamsul Bahri
Published: May 2023

Anthracnose, mainly caused by Colletotrichum spp., is one of the fungal diseases resulting in major economic losses affecting chilli production worldwide. Propolis extract from honeybee has been discovered for its antifungal properties, which can potentially reduce postharvest decay. Therefore, the present work investigated the efficiency of aqueous extract of stingless bee (Heterotrigona itama) propolis in controlling postharvest anthracnose and maintaining quality of chilli. Colletotrichum capsici was isolated and characterised from infected chilli. Stingless bee propolis extract at different concentrations of 1, 2, 5, and 10% were assessed in vitro to inhibit the mycelial growth of C. capsici. The best concentration in inhibiting C. capsici growth was thereafter selected for in vivo experiments. All tested concentrations of stingless bee propolis extract inhibited the mycelial growth of C. capsici the highest being 35% inhibition from the treatment of 10% propolis extract. The extract at this concentration was therefore tested in vivo, and showed effectiveness in reducing the percentage of disease severity in chilli. The propolis extract was also efficient in reducing weight loss, retaining firmness, pH, total soluble solid, and colour (a* value) throughout 21-day storage at 10°C. The present work demonstrated that aqueous extract of stingless bee propolis could have the potential to control anthracnose disease and delay deterioration, thus maintaining the postharvest quality parameters of chilli. This natural product from stingless bee has the prospect to be an alternative to synthetic fungicide.
Alginate and malva nut gum-based hydrogels incorporated with brewer’s spent grain as a source of fibre and antioxidants
Authors: Nuchchareonpaiboon Pimpadchara , Prabsangob Nopparat
Published: May 2023

Hydrogels were prepared using malva nut gum (MVG) and alginate as a structuring agent via the ionotropic gelation method. For preparation as a source of fibre and antioxidant, the hydrogels were incorporated with brewer’s spent grain (BSG) at varying concentrations (0 - 10%). Then, the characteristics and stability of the beads were evaluated based on heating and the storage pH of the beads. The antioxidant activities of the hydrogels increased proportionally with the BSG content. The incorporation of BSG, especially at high concentration, enhanced the bead stability with the beads showing good stability under acidic pH conditions, perhaps because of molecular interactions between the hydrogel-structuring agents and the chemicals available in BSG, as suggested by the FTIR profiles. Then, the hydrogels incorporated with BSG were introduced to passionfruit juice, and their stability was observed throughout 2 w storage. The most appropriate BSG concentration incorporated into the beads was 7.5%, based on its good stability in the juice model, and the relatively high antioxidant capacity of the beads. Therefore, it could be feasible to use the MVG-alginate-based hydrogels incorporated with BSG for the production of healthy food, due to the presence of fibre and the antioxidant in the beads.
Quantifying the influence of Indian optics research: An index based on three citation indicators
Authors: Kappi Mallikarjun , Biradar Balabhim Sankrappa
Published: May 2023

Objective: This study aimed to identify and analyse the characteristics of highly cited papers (HCPs) in optics publications from India indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection database over the past 30 years. The analysis focused on document types, annual production and citations per publication, journals, countries, institutes, authors, and the top cited papers. The study also evaluated the publication performance of institutions and compared citation indicators of the most frequently cited articles.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study used a bibliometric analysis approach and identified HCPs as documents cited 100 or more times by the Web of Science Core Collection from 1992 to 2021. Data were visualised using VOSviewer and Bibliometrix R packages. Citation indicators, including total citations and citations in 2021, were used to compare the most frequently cited articles.
Results/Discussion: The results showed that most highly cited papers were published in journals with high impact factors. The USA was the dominant country in collaboration with India in optics publications. The papers by Agostinelli et al. (2003) were the most frequently cited, and the paper by Aghanim et al. (2020) was the most impactful in 2021. The study also found that the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, was the leading institution in the number of highly cited papers produced.
Conclusions: This study provides insight into the characteristics and trends of highly cited papers in optics publications from India. The results highlight the importance of collaboration with the USA and the significance of publishing in high-impact factor journals. The study also indicates the need for institutions to focus on producing quality research to increase their publication performance and impact.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature on bibliometric analysis by comprehensively analysing highly cited papers in optics publications from India. The study also provides insights into the collaboration patterns and publication performance of institutions in India. The findings can be used to inform policies and strategies aimed at improving research productivity and impact in India.
Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilisations’ of Community-Based Organisations in Kajiado County, Kenya
Authors: Mopel Nailantei , Norvy Paul , Wambugu James
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The research study aimed to investigate the influence of strategic partnerships on resource mobilisation of community-based organisations’ in Kajiado County, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study include the role of joint activities, shared resources, and information sharing reciprocity on resource mobilisation among selected Community Based Organisations in Kajiado County, Kenya. The study was anchored on the Theory of Change and Resource Mobilisation Theory.

Methodology: The study adopted an embedded mixed research design with quantitative and qualitative methods. The study's target population was 395 CBOs members in Kajiado County. The research used a simple random sampling technique with 30% to 10 simple CBOs. Purposive sampling was used to sample 10 managers, and Yamane’s scientific formula (1967) to sample 395 staff. A sample size of 310 was used in the study. Data collection was done using questionnaires, which were administered online. Descriptive statistics, including frequency tables, graphs, and charts, were used, including questionnaires and interview guides. Quantitative data was collated and analysed using descriptive statistics such as measures of central tendency and dispersion through the use of SPSS (Version 25). The analysed data was presented in the form of figures, tabulations, graphs, and charts. Qualitative data was analysed thematically with explanations according to each objective and presented in narrative form. Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to establish the relationship between the study variables. A multiple regression model was run to test the influence of predictor variables on the predicted variable.

Findings: The regression coefficient results showed that all the independent variables (joint activities, shared resources, information sharing, and reciprocity) are statistically significant in predicting the dependent variable (resource mobilisation). The study concluded that it was evident that strategic partnerships had an influence on resource mobilisation.

Unique Contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that community-based organisations engage with external stakeholders to promote effective program/project activities and implementation. This will positively affect the community economic development outcomes for the projects/programs. Also, training and capacity building on writing a winning proposal for the community groups to be conducted as it will be very relevant in resource mobilisation. Also, seek help from professionals and experts to increase their skills in writing proposals that impress donors. The study makes a significant contribution to theory and practice in strategic partnership and resource mobilisation.
Relevance of College-Based Departmentalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for the Academic Staff of Colleges of Education in the Volta Region Of Ghana
Authors: Atiku Benedicta
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Continuous professional development is the heartbeat of today’s tertiary education economy. It is the hallmark of performance in the continuous mission of improvement of national education and dynamism in the worldwide knowledge economy and management. This has led to the discourse of college education and CPD relevance in the accomplishment of production of high-quality teachers for the implementation of basic education in our country Ghana, making the theme an important topic for all stakeholders. This research was therefore conducted in 2017 to unearth the relative importance attached to the subject matter by tutors and administrators of some selected Volta Region Colleges of Education. The study was qualitative with a case study design that gathered data from 4 principals through semi-structured interviews and open-ended questions used on 4 vice principals and 12 tutors. The human coder system was employed under thematic analysis. In the findings, benefits of continuous professional development were capacity building, promotion in career, and improving learning outcomes of student teachers among others. The conclusion was drawn that the colleges needed to institute continuous professional development on departmental bases and own it as part of their internal academic and professional practice to help them nurture the faculty better as a means of safeguarding the profession, professional, public, and employer. Recommended that College Management should include college-based departmentalised CPD on their institution-wide academic programmes and budget for implementation to ensure effective execution of CPD activities in all the academic departments of the colleges.

Keywords: Continuous Professional Development, Academic Staff, College of Education, Learning Outcome.
Factors influencing practicing teachers in pursuing educational leadership programmes in Ghanaian higher education institutions
Authors: Abonyi Usman Kojo
Published: May 2023

While there is a plethora of research devoted to the study of formal university-based school leadership development programmes in Africa, no study to date has examined the motivational factors that influence practising teachers’ decision to enrol in such programmes. Utilizing concurrent mixed methods design, this study sought to explore the key factors that influence teachers’ decision to enrol in postgraduate degree programmes in educational leadership in Ghanaian higher education institutions. Findings from the study showed that practising teachers were principally influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic motives in pursuing the educational leadership programmes. Nonetheless, the most emphasised theme as a motivation factor was for professional growth and development. The study concludes that to really create an enabling learning environment to stimulate practicing teachers’ learning outcomes, higher education operators need to be conscious of the underlying motives influencing their decision to enrol in their programmes.
Implementasi Metode Simple Multi Attribute Rating Technique untuk Pemilihan Platform Jual Beli Berbasis Sistem Pendukung Keputusan
Authors: Ramadhan Rizal Furqan
Published: May 2023

Abstract— Teknologi informasi menghasilkan banyak hal baru dalam kehidupan manusia, salah satu inovasi dari teknologi informasi adalah internet. Munculnya internet juga memberikan pengaruh besar dengan munculnya banyak platform jual beli online. Dengan adanya platform jual beli membuat manusia begitu mudah untuk melakukan kegiatan belanja dalam rangka memenuhi kebutuhan hidupnya. Dengan adanya fenomena munculnya platform jual beli perlu adanya sebuah analisa dari berbagai bentuk dan jenis platform jual beli tersebut untuk diteliti. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan penilaian atau pemilihan terhadap berbagai jenis platform jual beli berdasarkan beberapa kriteria. Metode komputasi yang digunakan adalah Simple Multi Attributerating Technique karena sudah sering digunakan pada penelitian yang lain dengan kasus yang berbeda dan sudah teruji. Platform yang mendapatkan nilai tertinggi adalah Tokopedia dengan nilai 0,65 disusul dengan Shopee dengan nilai 0,59. Hasil akhir penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa rekomendasi keputusan dari Sistem Pendukung Keputusan dianggap mampu memberikan gambaran pengetahuan kepada manager atau pengguna. Perhitungan matematis metode Simple Multi Attributerating Technique dianggap sesuai dengan kondisi di lapangan karena alternatif dikombinasikan dengan nilai utiliti berdasarkan atribut kriteria.
РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ ИЗМЕНЕНИЯ ЖЕСТКОСТИ ВОДЫ ПОСЛЕ ЕЕ МАГНИТНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ
Authors: А. Д. Мехтиев  , Т. С. Герасименко  , Е. Ж. Сарсикеев
Published: May 2023

"В статье затронута проблема образования накипи воды на внутренних поверхностях трубопроводов, используемых в энергетических системах и бытовых электронагревательных приборах. Поэтапно рассмотрен физико-химический процесс образования накипи на поверхностях нагревательных элементов оборудования. Рассмотрены принципы физического воздействия магнитного поля на воду, параметры протекающих в воде физико-химических процессов и поведение растворенных в подвергнутой магнитной обработке воде солей жесткости. Обоснование научной новизны заключается в поиске новых методов повышения качества воды, ее показателей и повышения эффективности очистки без использования химических реагентов. Как показывают проведенные исследования, использование электромагнитного поля позволит значительно снизить применение химических реагентов, солей, кислот и щелочей. В статье так же приведены результаты исследования степени жесткости воды города Астана. В данной работе предложен метод электромагнитной обработки воды для снижения ее жесткости и предотвращения образования накипи и ее отложений. Исследования влияния электромагнитного поля на показатель жесткости водопроводной воды проводились на экспериментальном образце устройства предназначенного для предотвращения образования накипи. Данное устройство было сконструировано в научной лаборатории Казахского агротехнического университета. Ключевые слова: накипь, жесткость воды, системы очистки воды, электромагнитная очистка, соли жесткости."
Разработка автоматизированной системы контроля управления вентилятора главного проветривания с использованием WiMAX
Authors: Л. А. Авдеев  , А. Р. Кашлев
Published: May 2023

"Для горнодобывающей отрасли характерны пути поиска новых решений для повышения эффективности работы автоматизации с помощью внедряемых инноваций в производство. Высокий уровень производства достигается автоматизированным управлением, которым в той или иной степени охвачены все основные и вспомогательные процессы. В настоящее время разрабатывается множество технологий, делающих данную отрасль более эффективной в плане добычи и производства, а также более безопасной. В статье рассматривается автоматизированная система управления и контроля ВГП на шахтах и производится анализ и подбор беспроводной системы WiMAX. Основная цель – это использование беспроводного канала связи как альтернативу проводному, при построении соединения между шкафом главного управления и пунктом управления диспетчера на шахте в составе автоматизированной системы управления. Сформированы требования к автоматизации контроля ВГП с использованием беспроводного канала связи – WiMAX. Выработаны требования к оборудованию связи и его размещению. Разработана визуализация работы локальной сети c использованием протокола STP для создания резервного канала связи. Результатом этой статьи будет структурная схема локальной сети подключения к пульту дистанционного управления по беспроводной сети с использованием технологии WiMAX. Ключевые слова: вентилятор главного проветривания, беспроводной канал, управление, WiMAX, автоматизация, модель, системы управления, протокол STP. "
"ОПИСАНИЕ ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНОГО СТЕНДА И РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ ГОРЕЛОЧНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ СЖИГАНИЯ СИНТЕТИЧЕСКОГО ГАЗА"
Authors: М. А. Ануарбеков  , Ж. А. Айдымбаева  , Н. Н. Саракешова
Published: May 2023

"В статье приводится описание экспериментального стенда для сжигания синтетического газа в горелочном устройстве. Синтетический газ является низкореакционным топливом, состав которых постоянно изменяется, в связи с этим необходимо выбрать оптимальный угол стабилизаторов для эффективного сжигания синтетического газа разного состава. Приведены результаты экспериментов с разными стабилизаторами, первый – с углом стабилизаторов равным 45, второй – 60, третий – полукруг. В каждом эксперименте было по 7 режимов. В начале в каждом эксперименте был установлен оптимальный режим по расходу газа и скорости воздуха. В последующих режимах скорость воздуха изменялась, а расход газа был постоянным. В ходе эксперимента, исследовалось влияние угла стабилизаторов на процессы стабилизации, эффективное сжигание синтетического газа с устойчивым горением и уменьшением образования вредных выбросов. Уголковые стабилизаторы для экспериментального стенда были представлены в трех вариантах (45, 60 и полукруг) для нахождения оптимального угла стабилизатора при котором происходит устойчивое горение с низким выходом вредных выбросов оксидов азота. Было проведено достаточно экспериментов, чтобы уменьшить значения абсолютной погрешности. После сбора всех необходимых данных по исследуемым параметрам вычислялись средние значения арифметических или геометрических параметров. По данным результатов эксперимента были построены графики (полноты сгорания, температурной неравномерности, концентрации веществ), и по ним сделано обсуждение. Ключевые слова: горелочное устройство, уголковые стабилизаторы, синтетический газ, закрученные потоки, коэффициента избытка воздуха, полнота сгорания. "
Tatalaksana Serangan Gout Akut: Sebuah Tinjauan dari Tiga Pedoman
Authors: Priyatna Kusumah Irwin , Pribadi Florence , Meylani Lifindra Bella , Octavia Djoenaydy Helen , Luke Kevin
Published: May 2023

Acute gout flare is one spectrum of gout disease. The flare is characterized by severe acute pain with signs of inflammation at the joint. Currently, there are three primary guidelines in managing gout flares, namely American College of Rheumatology (ACR), European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), and Indonesian Rheumatology Association (IRA). The objective of this review is to analyze the management of gout flares among these guidelines. We compared three guildelines on managing acute gout flare based on their acute therapy initiation time, first-line treatment, additional treatment, and urate-lowering therapy initiation. Additional literature search was also conducted on PubMed and ScienceDirect to provide additional information to the guideline. All guidelines agreed that management of gout flares should be initiated as early as possible with colchicine or NSAIDs based on patient condition and contraindications. Oral or injected corticosteroid should be considered in patient with renal impairment or contraindications to colchicine or NSAIDs. In conclusion, most recommendations from three guidelines were similar. IRA 2018 are still suitable for managing acute gout flare for Indonesian population
Una propuesta para el estudio de la identidad con aportes del análisis narrativo
Authors: Capella Claudia
Published: May 2023

Este artículo presenta una propuesta para el estudio de la identidad personal narrativa, desarrollando los aportes del análisis narrativo en el estudio de esta temática en base a información obtenida a partir de autobiografías escritas y entrevistas con el formato de relatos de vida en el campo de la psicología clínica, desde una perspectiva constructivista. La propuesta se basa en una experiencia concreta de investigación, fundamentándola mediante antecedentes aportados desde la revisión de literatura sobre el análisis narrativo. Se discuten los aportes del análisis narrativo en el estudio de la identidad para el campo de la psicología clínica.
Resistencias cotidianas en torno a la institucionalización del modelo neoliberal en las políticas educacionales: El caso de la docencia en Chile
Authors: Fardella Carla
Published: May 2023

Durante las últimas décadas la gestión de la educación pública se ha transformado de acuerdo a los lineamentos neoliberales. Esto ha ido transformando radicalmente el escenario de trabajo de los profesores. En este nuevo contexto de trabajo, los profesores no han respondido según lo esperado, dificultando la puesta en marcha de las políticas de fortalecimiento docente. Este artículo presenta los resultados de un análisis de las prácticas cotidianas de profesores municipales en torno a las nuevas regulaciones laborales derivadas de la institucionalización del modelo neoliberal en el sistema educativo. A partir de los datos producidos en entrevistas activas a profesores, se analizan y presentan algunas prácticas cotidianas y de resistencias que conviven con las prácticas profesionales prescritas por la política.