bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using Stem Cells to Treat Diabetes-Induced Infertility
Authors: Abedini Fatemeh , Giassi Fariba , Rahbarghazi Reza , Hamidian Golamreza , Keyhanmanesh Rana
Published: November 2022

Diabetes is one of the main causes of infertility, which impacts the quality of life of
couples. These reproductive complications are important issues for all clinicians. The strategies for
the treatment of diabetes-induced infertility are limited with the high cost and unsatisfied results.
Due to the multi-directional differentiation potential and self-renewal ability of stem cells, these
cells have emerged as attractive therapeutic agents in many diseases, including diabetes mellitus.
We reviewed the current knowledge on the best available evidence regarding the role of stem cell
transplantation in reproductive complications of diabetes.
Reciprocal Interaction of Pain and Brain: Plasticity-induced Pain,
Pain-induced Plasticity, and Therapeutic Targets
Authors: Kourosh-Arami Masoumeh , Komaki Alireza
Published: November 2022

Considerable functional and structural alterations, or plasticity, in the central nervous system
(CNS) are accompanied by numerous chronic pain syndromes. Sensitization of the peripheral
(primary hyperalgesia) or central (secondary hyperalgesia) nervous system as unhelpful neuroplasticity
may result in stimulus-induced pain (hyperalgesia and allodynia). Furthermore, nociception induces
extensive plasticity in the peripheral and central neural systems in pathological disease states. Diseaseinduced
plasticity at both structural and functional levels is evident as alterations in different molecules,
synapses, cellular function and network activity. In the present article, we review plasticityinduced
pain and pain-induced plasticity. Moreover, we will review the pain matrix. Furthermore, we
will focus on recent developments of CNS alterations in long-lasting pain in some clinical entities encountered
in rehabilitation. These clinical entities comprise nonspecific low back pain, complex regional
pain syndrome, postamputation phantom pain, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain after spinal cord
injury. Moreover, we will review the clinical treatment for the inhibition of pathological pain.
Low-dose Aspirin may Prevent Preeclampsia by Inhibiting the Expression
of ATF2
Authors: Xiao Sha , Guo Lu , Zhang Ming , Hu Rong , Liu Rong
Published: November 2022

aims:

To explore the ATF2 expression of preeclampsia patients and investigate whether the level of ATF2 expression impacted the low-dose aspirin treatment of preeclampsia patients.

background:

Preeclampsia is a severe pregnancy-related hypertension disorder and refers to hypertension.

objective:

To explore the ATF2 expression of preeclampsia patients and investigate whether the level of ATF2 expression impacted the low-dose aspirin treatment of preeclampsia patients.

method:

Firstly, we collected the plasma of normal and preeclampsia pregnancies and quantified the expressions of ATF2 by ELISA. Then we quantified the expression of the three downstream target genes of ATF2 (IL-8, IL-6 and MMP-2). Finally, we collected and quantified the interventional and observational group plasma, which were different from LDA administration. All data were compared by t-test (P<0.05).

result:

ATF2 and its target genes (IL-6, IL-8 and MMP-2) were upregulated in preeclampsia patients. In addition, ATF2 and its target genes were downregulated in the interventional group.

conclusion:

Our results indicated that LDA could inhibit ATF2 expression in preeclampsia. It suggests that ATF2 may be a potential target of LDA in the prevention of preeclampsia.

other:

None.
Optimization of Carotenoid Production by Rhodosporidium babjevae and
Evaluation of Antifungal and Dyeing Activity
Authors: Salimi Nastaran , Madani Mahboobeh , Shakib Pegah
Published: November 2022

Aims and Objective:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the antifungal, dyeing activity
and optimization of carotenoid production by Rhodosporidium babjevae.

Background:

Rhodosporidium red yeast is one of the natural alternative sources of carotenoids.
Carotenoids are produced by a wide variety of bacteria, algae, fungi ,and plants. These pigments serve
a vital function as antioxidant protectors and have lately caught a lot of attention because of their
positive impact on human health.

Methods:

In this experimental-laboratory study, Rhodosporidium was isolated from different environmental
sources in Isfahan. After carotenoid extraction based on the Davis method from Rhodosporidium,
cell biomass, and the total amount of carotenoids were measured, and the carotenoid light absorption
spectrum was determined. To optimize carotenoid production, one-factor and Taguchi methods
evaluated incubation time factors, pH, nitrogen, and carbon source. Then, yeast carotenoid antifungal
activity, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC),and minimum fungicidal concentration
(MFC) were determined. The stability of dye against washing, rubbing, and light was investigated to
evaluate the carotenoid dyeing activity.

Results:

The optimum condition for carotenoid production was 96 hours of incubation, 2 g L-1
peptone, pH 5.5, and 30 g L-1 glucose. The optimal conditions of Taguchi were performed, and
production of 11.67 mg L-1 was obtained. The carotenoid pigment isolated from Rhodosporidium
babjevae showed no anti-candida properties but has antifungal activity against A. flavus and A. niger.
Woolen fabric had washing fastness of 2 and cotton fabric had a washing fastness of 3. The staining
grade on woolen and cotton fabrics was 4. The grade of color fastness of woolen and cotton fabrics
against dry rubbing was 5, while the grade of color fastness against wet rubbing was 2 and 4,
respectively.

Conclusion:

Based on the results, Rhodosporidium babjevae carotenoid is a suitable option for dyeing
woolen and cotton fabrics with antifungal properties that can be used in industry. It is hoped that it can
be used for the commercial production of carotenoids.
Crowbar Protection and Blades Pitch Angle Control of a Wind Turbine at
Severe Faulty Conditions using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System
Authors: Safwat Ayman , Bahgat Mohiy El-Sayed. , Abdel-Ghany Abdel-Ghany Muhammad , El Zoghby Helmy Mohammad
Published: November 2022

Background:

Due to their superior efficiency, stability, and ability to produce maximum
power under various typical operating situations, wind turbines driving doubly fed induction generator
systems are frequently utilized in wind power extraction. These systems face stability problems
especially at severe faulty conditions.

Objective:

To protect the rotating parts of the system from over speeding when the fault occurs and
to ensure that the generator does not deviate from stability by adjusting the aerodynamic torque of
the wind turbine. In addition, to protect electrical parts of the system, especially DC bus voltage and
power electronics converters.

Methods:

Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS). The proposed ANFIS technique
detects the faulty conditions from the measured voltages and currents at the terminals of the generator.
In case of faulty cases, an ANFIS technology activates the wind turbine's pitch angle controller
and the crowbar resistance.

Results:

A comparison between the behavior of DFIG at faulty conditions without any fault controller
and with the proposed ANFIS technique is applied. When the ANFIS technique is used, the wind
system's performance and response are improved.

Conclusion:

The proposed ANFIS control system has proven its effectiveness in protecting the
DFIG in the event of a grid fault.
The Patient Role in a Federal National-Scale Health Information Exchange
Authors: Mandel Joshua C , Pollak J P , Mandl Kenneth D
Published: November 2022

The federal Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) aims to reduce fragmentation of patient records by expanding query-based health information exchange with nationwide connectivity for diverse purposes. TEFCA provides a common agreement and security framework allowing clinicians, and possibly insurance company staff, public health officials, and other authorized users, to query for health information about hundreds of millions of patients. TEFCA presents an opportunity to weave information exchange into the fabric of our national health information economy. We define 3 principles to promote patient autonomy and control within TEFCA: (1) patients can query for data about themselves, (2) patients can know when their data are queried and shared, and (3) patients can configure what is shared about them. We believe TEFCA should address these principles by the time it launches. While health information exchange already occurs on a large scale today, the launch of TEFCA introduces a major, new, and cohesive component of 21st-century US health care information infrastructure. We strongly advocate for a substantive role for the patient in TEFCA, one that will be a model for other systems and policies.
Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services Provided by Dellanj Forest Using Contingent Valuation Methods
Authors: Abdelrhman Hamdon A , Almaleeh Tasneem A , Elshareef Inaam Mohammed Mahmoud
Published: November 2022

This study was conducted at Dellanj Forest in South Kordofan State, during the period 2021/2022. This paper aims to quantify the economic value of ecosystem services in Dellanj forest. Data of this analysis were collected using interview for respondents visited the Dellanj forest for one week, monthly and in holidays), 120 questionnaires were distributed to the respondents contains different questions concerning the ecosystem services provided by Dellanj forest. To supplement the primary data, the secondary data, key Informants were used in this analysis. Also, the study followed framework of ecological assessment in quantifying forest ecosystem services and management, the data analysis using statistical Package for Social Sciences. The results revealed that, regarding sex, age, education and occupation of respondent visiting Dellanj forest, 50.8% of respondent were female and the rest of them are male; 34.2% of respondents; in study area their education status was reach and studied until university. The results of the forest visits season indicated that , most of respondent visited the forest four times a month, this represented by 38.3% followed by 3 and 2 times which indicated by 25.8 and 24.2 respectively. Also, the investigation revealed that, there are four main ecosystem services provided by Dellanj forest ecosystem they were recreation, watershed protection, flooding protection and soil erosion. The results depicted that all the choices of payment which presented by the researcher to forest visitors displays positive responds from the interviewees. In addition, the respondent analysis resulted that, the flooding and soil erosion are the main services which provided by Dellanj forest and that indicated the importance of the Dellanj forest to population of Dellanj and the visitors as well. The study concluded that, the four ecosystem services which provided by Dellanj forest are very crucial for the communities resided around the forest and visitors that stated in the mount of ecosystem services payment by the respondents. The study recommended that, the value of ecosystem services must include as environmental extension messages to decision makers and community for conserving Dellanj forest. Also, the economic value of the other service provided by forest need to be investigated to rise the value of Dellanj forest ecosystem and its indirect values.
Comparative economic outcomes in patients with focal seizures initiating eslicarbazepine acetate versus brivaracetam in the long-term care setting in the USA
Authors: Mehta Darshan , Lee Inyoung , Liu Hangcheng , DeKoven Mitchell , Wensel Brian , Williams G. Rhys
Published: November 2022

Aim:
To compare all-cause and epilepsy-specific pharmacy and total costs associated with initiation of eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL) or brivaracetam (BRV) among patients with focal seizures in long-term care (LTC) in the US.
Methods:
This retrospective analysis used data from IQVIA's New Data Warehouse.
Results:
298 patients initiated ESL and 282 patients initiated BRV. Initiation of ESL versus BRV was associated with 33.3% lower all-cause pharmacy costs, 34.4% lower epilepsy-specific pharmacy costs, 21.3% lower all-cause total costs and 30.9% lower epilepsy-specific total costs (all p < 0.0001).
Conclusion:
Among patients with focal seizures in LTC in the US, initiation of ESL versus BRV was associated with significant reductions in all-cause and epilepsy-specific pharmacy and total costs compared with initiation of BRV.
Discrecionalidad y ponderación en la creación y uso de parámetros de adjudicación en el proceso licitatorio
Authors: Arriagada Zeta Felipe Antonio
Published: November 2022

The relationship of the bidding bases as decisions and the areas of discretion that the Administration possesses is addressed, through a review of the decision-making process involved in the creation and use of award parameters in the bidding procedure. A comprehensive concept of discretion is elaborated of all its elements, to then address the manifestations of  administrative discretion in the preparation and subsequent application of the bidding conditions, thus studying the decision-making process and determining that the bases have a double character in relation to administrative discretion. On the one hand, they are a manifestation of strong administrative discretion when considering principles to create the rule that the bidding implies; and on the other hand, they are a limitation to administrative discretion, since they increase the programmatic density and determines that the Administration acts with instrumental administrative discretion when applying the bidding rules.
Asociación entre el conocimiento sobre insuficiencia venosa crónica y la severidad clínica en mujeres
Authors: Rodríguez-Esquivel Laura A. , Martini-Blanquel Haydee A. , Durán-Rafael Yenny
Published: November 2022

Objetivo: determinar la asociación entre el conocimiento sobre insuficiencia venosa crónica y la severidad clínica en mujeres adscritas a una unidad de medicina familiar. Métodos: estudio transversal y analítico en 280 mujeres con insuficiencia venosa crónica. Se aplicó el instrumento Conocimiento de la Insuficiencia Venosa Crónica, que evalúa el conocimiento teórico sobre la enfermedad. Se determinó la severidad clínica de la enfermedad a través del instrumento Venous Clinical Severity Score que mide de manera independiente manifestaciones clínicas de la insuficiencia venosa crónica. Para valorar la correlación entre el grado de conocimiento y la severidad clínica se utilizó el coeficiente rho de Spearman. Resultados: la evaluación global del conocimiento sobre insuficiencia venosa crónica ubicó a la mayoría de las participantes en el nivel bajo (68%). Se encontró una correlación negativa fuerte entre conocimiento-presencia de dolor (coeficiente rho Spearman de -0.611, p= 0.000) y conocimiento-presencia de edema venoso (coeficiente rho de Spearman de -0.648, p=0.000). Al analizar la correlación entre conocimiento y la presencia de várices, se reportó correlación moderada (coeficiente rho Spearman -0.450, p=0.000), al igual que con pigmentación cutánea (coeficiente rho de Spearman de -0.464, p=0.000). El resto de los tópicos de severidad clínica reportaron una baja correlación. Conclusiones: el bajo conocimiento sobre insuficiencia venosa crónica es un factor de riesgo para la gravedad de la enfermedad. Por ello, es vital que se considere la implementación de estrategias educativas dirigidas a pacientes que mejoren el conocimiento y por lo tanto, eviten la progresión de la enfermedad.
Optimization of Microencapsulation Process of Green Coffee Extract With Spray Drying Method as a Dietary Supplement.
Authors: Perdani Claudia Gadizza , Prihardhini Tiara Ayu , Pranowo Dodyk
Published: November 2022

Green coffee has high content of chlorogenic acid which is potential to be developed into slimming diet supplement. Microencapsulation was used tomake herbal supplement. Spray drying process with the addition of maltodextrin as a coating material will protect the extract from high temperatures. The purpose of this study was to determine the percentage of maltodextrin and optimal skim milk to produce dietary supplement preparations and find out the quality of dietary supplement preparations obtained. Robusta coffee beans from Argopuro, Jember, East Java, was dry processed. This research optimized the microencapsulation process of green coffee extract using central composite design method. The method was response surface with two factors namely percentage of maltodextrin and percentage of skim milk. The response used was total phenolic content and antioxidant activity. The results showed the optimal percentage of maltodextrin and combined skim milk were 8.61% and 3.22% respectively with total phenol obtained at 58.75 mg GAE/g with an accuracy of 93.10% and IC50 65.10 ppm with an accuracy of 95.76%. Dietary supplement products on the market contain total phenol of 57.52 mg GAE/g and IC50 87.65 ppm. Comparison with other green coffee supplement products showed this microencapsulation have higher total phenol content and antioxidant activity.
Religious Heritage and Values Perfecting Peacefulness Among the Contemporary Yorùbá
Authors: Olayinka Akintayo Sunday
Published: November 2022

This paper presents the roles that religious heritage among the Yorùbá
plays in sustaining their peacefulness. The Yorùbá use both formal and
informal interactions to engage one another in discourses that enhance
their togetherness but often faced with outside influences that can
truncate their desired goals. This paper, therefore, places the Yorùbá
by the established peaceful societies (PS) to see how they compare in
their attitude to peacefulness and providing explanation to the Yorùbá’s
effort to keep the peace despite the outside influences on their
society.

Please note: The bulk of this article is taken from chapter 8
of the author’s doctoral dissertation with a few amendments to suit this
journal.

Keywords: Christian-Muslim relations, peace studies, Africa -
Yorùbá, religious – ethics, culture – values, Covid-19.
Religious Hermeneutic as a Means of Sustaining Peace
Authors: Olayinka Akintayo Sunday
Published: November 2022

This paper presents the roles the interpretations of religion (or texts)
and understanding of religion play in the sustainability of peace among
the Yorùbá people of southwest Nigeria. The Yorùbá’s way of interacting
and practising religion has remained moderately amiable over the last
two centuries when compared with other communities in Nigeria. With
attention on Yorùbá Christians and Muslims, this author examines some
specific religious concepts and values that have been useful in guiding
the two religions to retain their peace or return to dialogue table to
refrain from violence and keep the peace. The paper argues that the
interpretations of some religious terms and values among the Yorùbá
enhance their pursuance of peace.

Please note: The bulk of this article is taken from chapter 8
of the author’s doctoral dissertation with a few amendments to suit this
journal.
Evidence of selection in sympatry between two closely related species of rockfish
Authors: Dillon Megan , Scholten Bradley , Reed Emily , Reiskind Martha Burford
Published: November 2022

Ecological or reproductive barriers can maintain species by preventing
introgression in closely related taxa when their distributions overlap.
In sympatry, sister-taxa may have greater genetic divergence than
comparing the sister-taxa in allopatric parts of their range. When
analyzing populations within a species, this may translate to greater
genetic divergence between sympatry and allopatry. This genetic
differentiation can be caused by either genetic drift or natural
selection, depending on the evolutionary history of secondary contact.
To identify a selective process, it is critical to find genes
responsible for maintaining species barriers in sympatry. Here, we
examined the role of natural selection in genetic differentiation within
two recently diverged rockfish species, Sebastes diaconus and
Sebastes mystinus. These species overlap along over 400 km of
coastline in the eastern Pacific, with no evidence of hybridization. We
found evidence of geographic genetic differentiation across a large span
of the S. diaconus range, but not within S. mystinus. For
both species, we identified outlier loci associated with regions of the
genome under directional selection in allopatric versus sympatric
populations. We also found signals of directional selection in shared
genomic regions of both species, suggesting the evolutionary process of
reinforcement maintained species boundaries once the two species were in
secondary contact.
Understanding the Use of Spectrum-based Fault Localization
Authors: Souza Higor Amario de , Lauretto Marcelo de Souza , Kon Fabio , Chaim Marcos
Published: November 2022

Developers spend significant time locating and fixing bugs,
which is often performed manually. Although spectrum-based fault
localization (SFL) techniques aim at helping developers to locate
faults, they are not yet used in practice. Recent studies have
investigated how developers use SFL, presenting different conclusions
about their effectiveness and usefulness. We carried out a user study to
further enhance the understanding of SFL. We assessed whether SFL
improves the developers’ performance and to what extent SFL leads
developers to inspect faulty code excerpts. We also investigated the
intention of the developers to use SFL and how they interact with SFL.
Twenty-six participants performed debugging tasks using real programs,
with and without using the Jaguar SFL tool. Using SFL, more developers
located and fixed the bugs. SFL also led more developers to inspect the
faulty code and locate the faulty method. However, they did not spend
less time locating the faults. SFL was well accepted by the
participants, who showed intention to use it in their daily activities.
Our results indicate that SFL is useful even when the fault is not
ranked among the first positions, leading developers to reach faulty
code regions and find the bugs.
Low-Dose Empagliflozin as Adjunct to Hybrid Closed-Loop Insulin Therapy in Adults With Suboptimally Controlled Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Crossover Controlled Trial
Authors: Pasqua Melissa-Rosina , Jafar Adnan , Kobayati Alessandra , Tsoukas Michael A. , Haidar Ahmad
Published: November 2022

OBJECTIVE

To assess whether low doses of empagliflozin as adjunct to hybrid closed-loop therapy improve glycemia compared with placebo in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are not able to achieve targets with the system alone.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

A double-blind crossover randomized controlled trial was performed in adults with suboptimally controlled T1D (HbA1c 7.0–10.5%) who were not able to achieve a target time in range (3.9–10.0 mmol/L) ≥70% after 14 days of hybrid closed-loop therapy. Three 14-day interventions were performed with placebo, 2.5 mg empagliflozin, or 5 mg empagliflozin as adjunct to the McGill artificial pancreas. Participants were assigned at a 1:1:1:1:1:1 ratio with blocked randomization. The primary outcome was time in range (3.9–10.0 mmol/L). Analysis was by intention to treat, and a P value <0.05 was regarded as significant.

RESULTS

A total of 24 participants completed the study (50% male; age 33 ± 14 years; HbA1c 8.1 ± 0.5%). The time in range was 59.0 ± 9.0% for placebo, 71.6 ± 9.7% for 2.5 mg empagliflozin, and 70.2 ± 8.0% for 5 mg empagliflozin (P < 0.0001 between 2.5 mg empagliflozin and placebo and between 5 mg empagliflozin and placebo). Mean daily capillary ketone levels were not different between arms. There were no serious adverse events or cases of diabetic ketoacidosis or severe hypoglycemia in any intervention.

CONCLUSIONS

Empagliflozin at 2.5 and 5 mg increased time in range during hybrid closed-loop therapy by 11–13 percentage points compared with placebo in those who otherwise were unable to attain glycemic targets. Future studies are required to assess long-term efficacy and safety.
Study on microstructures and mechanical performance of laser transmission welding of poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) and carbon fiber reinforced PEEK (CFR-PEEK)
Authors: Liu Yuxuan , Zhang Wuxiang , Liu Junyan , Guan Yingchun , Ding Xilun
Published: November 2022

The reliable assembly of poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) and carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK (CFR-PEEK) is crucial to effective load transfer within lightweight and high-stiffness structures, which are commonly demanded in aeronautical, automobile, and medical industries. In this work, laser transmission welding of PEEK and CFR-PEEK has been performed by using a 1070 nm Nd:YAG fiber laser. The effects of process parameters including laser power, laser scanning speed, and clamping pressure on joining quality have been investigated via mechanical, morphological, and thermal characterization. Results show that strong bonds have been formed by entanglements of polymer chains at the joining interface and the mechanical embedment between carbon fibers and PEEK. The formation mechanisms of bubble defects have been classified into three types. One of them was eliminated by scanning the joints twice, which significantly improved joints' mechanical performance and hermeticity with the maximum joining strength reaching 11.6 MPa. Also, a comparative study between PEEK/PEEK and PEEK/CFR-PEEK joints shows that the existence of carbon fibers within the CFR-PEEK significantly increased joints' decomposition threshold, joining region, and strength due to their great thermal conductivity. Besides, the influence of the welding process on the crystallinity of PEEK was analyzed, which was then improved from 11.7% to 34.1% through annealing.
Lugar de mulher é... também na matemática
Authors: Gomes Marques Erica Laiza , Pinheiro José Milton Lopes
Published: November 2022

Nesta pesquisa busca-se compreender como a educação matemática crítica pode contribuir à compreensão da presença da mulher na matemática, bem como à democratização desse espaço de conhecimento. Para tanto, realizou-se uma investigação fenomenológica. Foram analisados projetos pedagógicos de curso de licenciatura em matemática e entrevistas realizadas com mulheres, pesquisadoras e professoras da área da matemática. O movimento de análise mostrou três núcleos de compreensão, os quais expõem que a educação matemática Ccrítica pode contribuir para o rompimento de concepções enraizadas sobre a mulher, mostrando-se como solo teórico e prático com o qual se faz pertinente a discussão da temática, propondo em sala de aula investigações a partir das quais se possa conhecer os motivos pelos quais as mulheres, em contexto contemporâneo, compõem e são consideradas minoria em espaços de produção, de ensino e de aprendizagem de conhecimento matemáticos e de outros, relacionados às ciências e tecnologias digitais.
Pelatihan Teknik Budidaya Pohon Ketapang Kencana pada Kelompok Masyarakat RT/RW Kelurahan Ngade
Authors: Nurdin Aqshan Shadikin , Irmayanti Laswi , Nurhikmah Nurhikmah
Published: November 2022

Pesatnya pembangunan perumahan di kota ternate membuat kondisi lingkungan mengalami perubahan, Sebagian besar lahan di wilayah Kelurahan  Ngade digunakan untuk perumahan.  Lahan ini merupakan titik pokok perhatian dihubungkan dengan masalah pengendalian erosi disebabkan kondisi lahannya, letaknya pada lereng-lereng yang curam sampai sangat curam akan tetapi masih memiliki peluang untuk dilakukan kegiatan pengkayaan tanaman (enrichment planting). Pohon Ketapang Kencana (Terminalia mantaly.) memiliki tajuk yang rindang serta indah sehingga baik untuk ditanam di halaman rumah, di daerah berlereng atau di sepanjang tepi jalan. Salah satu konsep yang dapat diterapkan untuk mengatasi permasalahan diatas, yaitu dengan penerapan konsep hutan kota dalam perencanaan tata ruang kota. Penerapan konsep hutan kota dalam perencanaan tata kota merupakan cara yang efektif dan efisien untuk mengatasi masalah menurunnya kualitas lingkungan hidup perkotaan. Sasaran dari Program kemitraan Masyarakat  adalah masyarakat di sekitar wilayah kelurahan Ngade Kota Ternate. Kelompok masyarakat  yang menjadi sasaran program ini yaitu masyarakat yang tergabung dalam RT dan RW di kelurahan Ngade. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat berupa pelatihan Budidaya tanaman ketapang kencana memberikan kontribusi postif dalam pelestarian lingkungan khususnya di kelurahan Ngade. Sebagian besar warga yang terlibat dalam kegiatan ini merasakan pengalaman baru dalam membudidayakan tanaman ketapang kencana.
Türkiye’de Bölgesel Farklılıklar Kapsamında Kestaneye Dayalı Faydalanmanın Sosyoekonomik Boyutu
Authors: OKAN Taner , KÖSE Coşkun
Published: November 2022

Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’nin kestane üretim ve ticaret potansiyeli ortaya konulmuş ve kestaneden faydalanmanın sosyoekonomik boyutu bölgesel farklılıklar temelinde karşılaştırmalı olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Kestane, odun hammaddesi ve odun dışı orman ürünü olarak faydalanmanın geniş bir coğrafyada gerçekleştiği, önemli bir gelir ve besin kaynağı niteliği taşımaktadır. Kestaneden faydalanma, yüzyıllardır kuşaktan kuşağa geçerek günümüze taşınan geleneksel ekolojik bilginin ve kadim bir kültürün oluşmasını sağlamıştır. Anadolu’da farklı ekolojik özelliklere sahip coğrafi bölgelerde geniş bir yayılış gösteren kestanenin odunu ve meyvesinden faydalanmanın yarattığı ekonomik değer farklı kestane yönetim yaklaşımlarının uygulanması sonucunu doğurmuştur. Türkiye dünya kestane üretiminde Çin’den sonra ikinci sırada yer almaktadır. Türkiye’nin kestane üretim miktarının değişkenlik gösterdiği beş farklı dönem söz konusudur. Türkiye’de kestane üretiminde Aydın, İzmir, Sinop, Kastamonu ve Bartın illeri öne çıkmaktadır. Kestane, yurt içi üretimin yurt içi talebi karşılaması açısından yüksek bir yeterlilik derecesi göstermektedir. Kestane konusunda giderek artan düzeyde coğrafi işaret korumasından yararlanıldığı görülmektedir. Aydın Kestanesi, Buldan Kestanesi, Simav Kestanesi, Sinop Kestane Balı, Düzce Kestane Balı ve Şile Kestane Balı coğrafi işaret tescili alan ürünlerdir. Ayrıca, Türkiye’de Avrupa Birliği nezdinde tescil süreçleri tamamlanmış coğrafi işaretli ürünlerinden biri Aydın Kestanesi’dir.
Gender-based Consumer Behavior Impacts of a Pandemic: Two Semesters In
Authors: Budden Michael C. , Budden Heather L. , Jones Michael A. , Root Teri
Published: November 2022

Gender differences in consumer behaviors of college students in the US resulting from the move to online education as a result of a stay-at-home order relative to the pandemic are investigated. The findings of a survey of students who were forced to attend online classes due to the Covid-19 pandemic are reported. The students in the study had experienced two semesters of online education resulting from Louisiana’s emergency health order encouraging people to social distance, take precautionary health measures, reduce travel and basically stay home as much as possible. The impact of Covid-19 on retailing and spending habits of college students is discussed. Findings of consumer behavior impacts relative to gender are presented. The analysis revealed differences existed between male and female students in their spending patterns and consumer behaviors.
A Rare Case of Alcohol Intoxication Masquerading Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
Authors: Siddiqui Saquib Navid , Tshering Sonam , Jayasekhar Roland , Memon Muhammad
Published: November 2022

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis remains a diagnostic challenge courtesy to its variable degree of presentation and low level of clinical suspicion. We report a rare case of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis presenting as a complication of alcohol intoxication. Symptoms of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis are likely to remain camouflaged in alcoholics making the task for the clinician more so difficult. Strong suspicion should remain in any alcoholics with persistent neurologic features. A 52-year-old gentleman presenting with delirium, seizure, and a persistent headache was found to have multiple cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. After ruling out all the possible risk factors eventually we came into the conclusion of the role of alcohol inducing this catastrophic condition. He was treated with anticoagulant resulting in prompt resolution of his symptoms. Anti-coagulation was discontinued after 3 months and the patient continues to remain asymptomatic after 6months of regular follow-up.
Migration and Fusion: Tracing the Roots of Chutney Music, A Journey from Bihar to Trinidad
Authors: Rani Anshul
Published: November 2022

Historians try to discern the reason for large scale population movement and the effects of those changes. In general, we can divide all the forces into two, pushing and pulling forces, that affect people’s migration. Political turmoil, a lack of employment opportunities or congestion could work as pushing factors. Pulling factors include better life style, job opportunities or having relatives who have already moved. Different ethenic groups encounter one another and the hosting land works as a melting pot in which process of cultural amalgamation happens to create a new form. Chutney Music is the resultant of this very process in which Bhojpuri and Indian folk music are amalgamated with Caribbean calypso and Soca music. This is a fusion of Dhantal and Dholak from Indian continent, Soca beats and Tasha drums from Caribbean island. In this paper we map out the journey of Chutney music from north India to Caribbean island and how it evolved.
Validation of the Cultural Intelligence Self-Assessment Scale in the context of DR Congo-Kinshasa
Authors: Ayikwa Christian Lutete
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study was to validate a Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Self-Assessment Scale in DR Congo. The questionnaire was self-administered to 430 workers in enterprises from both the public and private sector, as well as representing all linguistic groups. When the Principal Component Analysis and orthogonal varimax rotation extraction method were employed to group items in the data set, five factors were extracted but two were removed for poor internal consistency at the exploratory stage. The three factors retained were renamed with regard to the considered CQ aspects, constant awareness (CAW), cultural understanding (CU) and CQ skills (CQS), and estimation of their individual assessment scales at confirmatory factor level led to the deletion of four more items. The final CQ Self-Assessment model fitted well with the data after the errors’ correlation technique was applied to modify the initial model that showed poor fitting statistics. The contextualised CQ Self-Assessment Scale will be an asset in determining workers’ level of CQ and its related aspects in DR Congo. All three underlying dimensions of CQ correlate significantly and positively with each other, with medium size effect, except for CU and CQS that showed small size effect. Recommendations are made to replicate this study beyond Kinshasa Province and preferably integrate the Meta-cognitive component that the study’s instrument did not consider, as well as to administer the questionnaire to workers in the informal sector.
Sosialisasi Pemanfaatan Limbah Sambah Organik Dapur Menjadi Eco-Enzyme
Authors: Mustakim Bagas , Wicaksono Adhiputro Pangarso
Published: November 2022

Eco-enzyme is a versatile liquid produced from fermenting kitchen waste for 3 months with brown sugar or molasses or molasses liquid with organic kitchen waste such as fruit and vegetable peels using a 1:3:10 composition. The purposes of this outreach activity are to reduce the organic waste produced by the kitchen, which becomes pollution in the Dukuh Lawang RT 01 environment and to help the community to process organic waste or kitchen waste in Dukuh Lawang RT 01 easily. The benefits of eco-enzyme liquid are for cleaning floors, for disinfectants and plant fertilizers.
Pendampingan Pembuatan Konten dan Pengelolaan Website Desa Kiringan Boyolali
Authors: Prasetya Muhamad Dani , Hertini Etty Sri
Published: November 2022

The development of information technology is so rapid, of course it provides benefits to the community, one of which is the use of websites. Desa Kiran in using the website is still not optimal, as a result there is a lack of content published on the website. The existence of these problems assisting content creation and website management is important to be followed up in order to help Admin Staff and Volunteer Workers (TKS). The purpose of providing assistance is to assist Admin and TKS staff in creating content and managing websites. The method used is the application of science and technology in the form of assistance in content creation and website management. The implementation of mentoring is done through lectures, questions and answers, and direct practice. The result of this assistance is that the Admin and TKS staff can create content and manage the website well.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran Terbarukan Bagi Guru-Guru SMAN 1 Singorojo Kendal
Authors: Buchori Achmad , Ristanto Sigit , Setiawan Agus , Rahmawati Noviana Dini
Published: November 2022

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) ini bertujuan untuk: (1) memberikan pengenalan kepada guru guru di SMA Negeri 1 Singorojo Kendal mengenai media pembelajaran terbarukan sebagai alternative media pembelajaran berbasis IT, dan (2) melatih guru-guru SMA Negeri 1 Singorojo Kendal untuk mampu memanfaatkan media pembelajaran terbarukan. Metode yang diterapkan dalam program pengabdian ini, yaitu metode presentasi, metode demonstrasi, dan metode praktik. Metode presentasi diterapkan dalam pengenalan pembuatan video pembelajaran, digital book berbasis flipbook maker, platform Kahoot, kemanfaataannya, dan penerapannya dalam pembuatan media pembelajaran terbarukan, metode demonstrasi mengenai pengoperasionalisasian program dan metode praktik dimana guru-guru mempraktikkan secara langsung pembuatan media pembelajaran terbarukan sesuai mata pelajaran masing-masing dengan pemanfaatan media digital book berbasis flipbook maker dan pembuatan evaluasi menggunakan aplikasi kahoot. Manfaat yang dapat diperoleh peserta dari kegiatan PKM ini antara lain guru-guru di SMA Negeri 1 Singorojo Kendal dapat menyusun dan mengembangkan media pembelajaran terbarukan sebagai alternative media pembelajaran berbasis IT sesuai mata pelajaran yang diampu. Media pembelajaran yang dihasilkan diharapkan dapat memenuhi syarat untuk memperoleh sertifikasi bagi guru.
Qué motivaciones laborales priorizan los trabajadores en América Latina?
Authors: Genoud María Andrea , Broveglio Gerardo Dario , Ramos Maria del Pilar
Published: November 2022

El presente paper busca enriquecer la gestión del conocimiento alentando procesos culturales que integren los valores humanos laborales a los de las organizaciones empresarias. El objetivo es describir los valores laborales de los trabajadores de América Latina, indagando específicamente la diferencia entre los valores declarados y los realmente priorizados, el grado de relevancia personal asignado al comportamiento ético en el contexto laboral y la etapa de desarrollo moral en la que suelen ubicar a “los otros”. La tipología del estudio fue exploratoria y descriptiva, el enfoque teórico transdisciplinario, la naturaleza temporal sincrónica. El muestreo no probabilístico incluyó sujetos voluntarios que respondieron un cuestionario disponible online. Las motivaciones laborales de 423 trabajadores latinoamericanos, de diversos niveles jerárquicos, en empresas productivas y de servicios, revelan que la actitud general frente al trabajo es central. Las técnicas de análisis estadísticos revelan que priorizan primero el salario, luego la seguridad, muy cerca figuran las oportunidades de avance y poseer un trabajo interesante; en menor nivel de importancia aparecen las motivaciones sociales y el prestigio. La mayoría de las personas afirman tener interés en oponerse a situaciones inmorales; sin embargo, al indagar las etapas de desarrollo de “los otros”, prevalece que la sociedad rige sus comportamientos éticos según premios o castigos, o imitando a otros, minimizando el respeto por los derechos ajenos o principios propios.
Online Learning Program Evaluation in The Covid-19 Pandemic Era Using The CIPP Model
Authors: Satyawati Sophia Tri , Purpuniyanti Menik , Katoningsih Sri
Published: November 2022

The objective of this study is to evaluate the online learning program from using CIPP model which was focused on explaining the online learning system program in terms of the Context, Input, Process, Product components. The method used in this research was mixed method research with a descriptive approach. The quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire for 140 students, while the qualitative data used interview techniques with the principal, coordinator of the curriculum field, and two teacher representatives at SMA Negeri 1 Wonosegoro 1. The results of the study concluded that the level of achievement of the online learning system program in the Context component averaged 70.20% in ‘Good’ category; the Input component averaged 67.96% in ‘Good’ category; the Process components averaged 39.65% in ‘Poor’ category; and the Product components averaged 36.53% in ‘Poor’ category. The average score for all components was 53.59% categorized as sufficient. From the research results, it can be concluded that the online learning system program from home at SMA Negeri 1 Wonosegoro as a whole is sufficient, so there is still a need for improvements.
Paradigma Kurikulum Merdeka Bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Fitriyah Chumi Zahroul , Wardani Rizki Putri
Published: November 2022

Independent curriculum was dream of implementation curriculum after pandemic. It has a several principle, on of them was flexibility. Its means that school can apply this curriculum based on the environment. But, this curriculum was very newby for being implemented by teacher. The objective of this research was describing kurikulum merdeka by conceoptual that would be implemented in 2025 later. The research method used was a descriptive qualitataive. Collecting data used depth interview and literature review from journal about Kurikulum Merdeka. Analyzing data used Miles model, there were three steps, 1) collecting data, 2) verification, and 3) conclusion. Based on the result, this curriculum can be implemented in various regions. The preparation teacher to face of this independent curriculum were join the workshop about this curriculum helds by educational and private institutions. Based on interview with other elemntary school teacher, they gave an enthusiastic response in this curriculum. It hope this curriculum that would be implemented can be gain our goals Indonesian education.
THE EDUCATIONAL LEVEL OF THE FAMILY AND THE COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDHOOD
Authors:   University of Oradea, ADRDELEAN Denisa , ERDELI Ionut ,   University of Oradea Department of Educational Sciences
Published: November 2022

In this study we aim to analyze the influence which the educational level of a family has on the cognitive development, in general, and on the inductive reasoning in particular, during the early school years. In this regard, we selected 215 students whose parents have secondary education and 117 with higher education and we applied two tests to children from primary schools in order to test the level of cognitive development (TIR and PTONI). The results gathered prove that parents have a significant influence on the development of cognitive skills.
LANGUAGE TEACHING AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPING AT PRESCHOOL AGE, THROUGH FAIRY TALES AND STORIES
Authors:   Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, DUGHI Dana , BOLD Ildiko ,   PP 11 Preschool from Arad
Published: November 2022

We all know that the role of kindergarten is significant in the development and growth of the young child. Equally important is its education in his mother tongue, the language it hears for the first time from his parents. We often hear the question ”Which kindergarten should I enroll my child in?” It is a difficult decision, the responsibility of the parent, who wants the best, the most suitable decisions for the child. Many parents tend to enroll the child in a group with teaching activities in Romanian language, wanting to help the learning of the Romanian language - the second language - from the preschool period. But with this decision we are not giving the child an easier start in life, no matter how much we are tempted to think so. The fact that we speak to them in a language other than our mother tongue will not help them integrate more easily into the community.
TEACHER’S CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND STUDENT’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NNEWI EDUCATION ZONE
Authors:   Department of Educational Management & PolicyNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State, Nigeria, ASIEGBU Emmanuel Chidubem , ONUH Becky Uchenna ,   Department of Educational Foundations Tansian University, Umunya. Anambra State, Nigeria., UMEOZOR Juliana Uzonna ,   Department of Educational Management & Policy,Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State, Nigeria, ANI Anthonia Nwabugo Amarachukwu ,   Department of Educational Management & Policy,Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State, Nigeria, EMMASIEGBU Chimauche Mary ,   Department of Library and Information Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State, Nigeria
Published: November 2022

The project examined the impact of teachers’ classroom management practices on students' academic performance in public secondary schools in Nnewi Education Zone of Anambra State. Four research questions were posed for the study while a descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of for this study consisted of students of all the 48 secondary schools in the study area with a total of 45,432. Simple random sampling was used to select a population size of 1362 respondents drawn from 12 government owned secondary schools in the study area. This study used questionnaire, which was built from the four research questions, for collection of data. The questionnaire contained 24 question items, validated by 3 experts, with a reliability of 0.83 while the data were analyzed using mean. The major findings of the study show that the classroom management practices of teachers exert enormous influence on the academic performance of students. The teachers are well qualified to teach, but some still cannot manage classroom effectively. It was observed that there is an interaction gap between teachers and students which affects the academic performance of students negatively. To this end, the research recommended that seminars and workshop should be organized for teachers to train and acquit them with the necessary classroom management skills and practices, which will go a long to boost the academic performance of students.