bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quantification of Phytochemical Constituents, and Non-Enzymatic Antioxidants of Polyherbal-Formulated Tea on Antitussive, Expectorant, and Analgesic Activity in Rodent
Authors: Uwaya Dickson Onyenmulo , Effiong Offiong Nnom
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Polyherbal formulations maximize therapeutic effects and reduce toxicity by combining effective herbs in specific ratios. The present study aimed to quantify some phytochemical constituents, and some non-enzymatic antioxidants and to estimate the analgesic, expectorant, and antitussive properties of polyherbal-formulated tea (Curcuma longa, Citrus limon, Zingiber officinale, Allium sativum, and Moringa oleifera).
Materials and Methods: Some phytochemical constituents and some non-enzymatic antioxidants of the polyherbal tea were evaluated using colorimetric methods. The antitussive efficacy was assessed by examining the cough induced by citric acid in 20 healthy guinea pigs and ammonium in 20 mice. The expectorant activity was evaluated using phenol dye secretion in mice. The analgesic properties were analyzed using pain caused by a hot plate and writhing test caused by acetic acid. Four groups were formed by randomly dividing 20 healthy adult experimental animals (mice and guinea pig), with 5 of both sexes’ animals in each group. Group 1 was given distilled water (10 ml/kg), group 2 was given 5 mg/kg of the polyherbal-formulated tea, group 3 was given 10 mg/kg of the polyherbal-formulated tea, and group 4 was given standard drugs depending on the model of animals used. The tea and standard drugs were administered orally.
Results: The result showed that the polyherbal-formulated tea contains phenolic compounds (53.57±1.96 mg/g), alkaloids (40.93±5.96 mg/g), flavonoids (99.44±1.96mg/g), Vitamin C (862±18.76mg/g), carotenoid (5200±6.93 mg/g) and Lycopene (19.50±1.35mg/g). The polyherbal-formulated tea decreased the number of cough bouts and raised the percentage of cough suppression caused by citric acid when compared to the control group. Tea decreased the number of cough bouts caused by ammonium in mice compared to the control group and it raised phenol dye secretion in the expectorant experiment. In hot plate-induced pain, tea increased the latency of the pain threshold in mice and reduced the number of writhing the percentage of pain inhibition increased compared to the control group in acetic acid-induced pain.
Conclusion: The polyherbal-formulated tea contains phenolic compounds, alkaloids, flavonoids, Vitamin C, carotenoid, and lycopene and has antitussive, expectorant, and analgesic activity.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Authors: Roslan Ummi Nazahah , Ghazali Mohd Fathullah , Raja Mamat Raja Manisa , Ibrahim Mohd Habir , Ngah Norsilawati
Published: April 2024

Explore the world of Industrial Engineering and its impact on success, efficiency and productivity in today's industries. This comprehensive book serves as a guide, providing readers with a solid foundation in industrial engineering and practical tools to optimize processes, achieving operational excellence. Take a journey through fundamental concepts, principles and methodologies, starting with an engaging introduction to the field. Learn how to design, analyze and optimize production processes using tools like process flowcharts, value stream mapping, and lean manufacturing principles. Dive into crucial aspects of industrial engineering, including the strategic considerations of facility location and layout. Explore factors such as transportation infrastructure, proximity to suppliers and customers, and site selection. Delve into principles and methods of facilities location analysis, designing optimal layouts and planning layouts methodically. Uncover the impact of work design and organizational performance on employee satisfaction and productivity. Examine approaches like job specialization, enlargement and enrichment, as well as organizational structures, culture and performance measurement systems. The book also covers ergonomics for optimizing human-system interaction, addressing physical, cognitive and organizational aspects. Lastly, explore the essentials of operations planning and management, covering production planning, inventory management, scheduling, quality control, and various forecasting and capacity planning approaches. This book, enriched with real-world examples and case studies is a valuable resource for both students and professionals aiming to master industrial engineering and enhance operational efficiency. Unlock the potential of industrial engineering to reach new heights in performance and efficiency.
PHYSICS FOR TECHNOLOGIST
Authors: Ramli Rosliza , Abdul Rahim Irfan , Mohd Zin Norul Azlin , Zakaria Zamanuddin
Published: April 2024

Are you a technologist on a mission to understand the core principles of physics and how they impact your daily work? "Physics for Technologists" is your essential companion on the journey to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to excel in the fast-paced world of technology.This book is your entry point into the realm of physics, specially tailored for those who seek a practical grasp of its fundamentals. Whether you're a future engineer, computer scientist, or a dedicated technologist, the simplified explanations and practical insights in this book will empower you to tackle real-world problems and make your mark in your chosen field. Starting from the ground up, you'll explore the fundamental concepts of physics, from motion to electricity, in a way that's engaging and immediately applicable to your work. Each chapter is designed to provide you with clear, jargon-free explanations, relevant examples, and hands-on exercises that will boost your problem-solving abilities."Physics for Technologists" is the result of a collaboration between experts who understand your unique needs. Empower your technologist journey—get your copy of "Physics for Technologists" today and discover the essential principles that will shape your future success!
Varietal suitability of grapes in different agro-climatic regions of India
Authors: Samarth Roshni R. , Thoke Siddanna , Rani T. Baby , Subhhaih A. , Somkuwar R.G. , Patil Prakash , Gutam Sridhar , Naik Sharmistha
Published: April 2024

Grape cultivation, in India, is dependent on a narrow range of table grape varieties, with more than 70 per cent cultivated area in Maharashtra alone, followed by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Therefore, to increase the scope of area extension under grape cultivation, the suitability of six coloured grape varieties was assessed for yield, quality and phenological parameters at four locations, i.e., Pune (Maharashtra), Arabhavi (Karnataka), Rajendranagar (Telangana) and Theni (Tamil Nadu) during 2019-2022. From the study, it was revealed that the ‘Manjari Shyama’ and ‘Red Globe’ yielded the maximum (13.7 kg/vine) as compared to the rest of the varieties. Variety ‘Manjari Shyama’ was found stable at all four locations for yield, bunch weight, 100-berry weight, berry diameter, TSS, acidity, sugar: acid ratio and days to veraison with the regression coefficient 1.22, 1.11, 1.01, 1.13, 1.35, 1.44, 0.88 and 0.79, respectively. The yield and bunch weight in ‘Red Globe’ was found to be more expressive under the favourable environment as compared to ‘Fantasy Seedless’ (5.59 kg/vine), ‘Nanasaheb Purple Seedless’ (6.13 kg/vine) and ‘Crimson Seedless’ (7.63 kg/vine), which were found lower.
Studies on the transmission of Squash Leaf Curl China Virus causing yellow mosaic and leaf curl disease in pumpkin
Authors: Rout Bichhinna M. , Sureja Amish K. , Subramanian Sabtharishi , Dash Prasanta Kumar , Munshi Anilabh Das
Published: April 2024

Viruses pose a significant threat to pumpkin cultivation, leading to substantial yield losses and reduced fruit quality. Understanding the transmission dynamics and disease progression of Squash Leaf Curl China Virus (SLCCV), a major virus affecting pumpkin, will contribute to developing effective management strategies for this crop. Our study aimed to develop an efficient mechanical inoculation method for SLCCV in pumpkin and investigate whitefly transmission. Mechanical inoculation was assessed using different buffers (I, II, and III) for preparing the viral inoculum. Buffer III, consisting of phosphate buffer, β-mercaptoethanol, and Na2SO3, showed the highest severity of symptoms and incidence of infection in the susceptible pumpkin variety Pusa Vishwas. The summer season was the most favourable for virus transmission, and plant parts such as expanded leaves, middle leaves, and stems exhibited higher infectivity than other parts. A minimum of two whiteflies per plant successfully transmitted the virus to pumpkin plants, resulting in yellow mosaic symptoms and stunted growth. The transmission efficiency increased with an increase in number of whiteflies per plant. A minimum acquisition access feeding period (AAP) of 10 min. and an inoculation access feeding period (IAP) of 24 h were optimal for whitefly-mediated transmission of SLCCV. These findings highlight the importance of vector control strategies, such as insecticides and physical barriers to prevent whitefly-mediated transmission of SLCCV in pumpkin. This is the first report of sap transmission of SLCCV in pumpkin, emphasizing the importance of developing and implementing comprehensive control strategies that address all possible routes of infection.
Use of irradiated pollen technique to recover haploids in bitter gourd
Authors: P.K Reshmika , T Pradeepkumar , Paikattumana Sureshkumar , Iyer Krishnan Sesha , Koorathodi Veni , M.R Shylaja
Published: April 2024

Haploids play a crucial role in plant breeding as they contain only one set of chromosomes, facilitating the rapid development of homozygous lines. Parthenogenetic haploids have been successfully produced using the irradiated pollen technique. Embryo rescue facilitates the development of an underdeveloped or lethal embryo into a viable plant. Inbred development through embryo culture has yet to be utilized in bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.). An investigation was undertaken in a bitter gourd to recover haploids through the 60Co gamma-irradiated pollen technique, and an efficient protocol for embryo culture was standardized. Male flowers of bitter gourd genotype MC-139 irradiated at different gamma-ray doses were used for artificially pollinating female flowers. Intact seeds and excised embryos were cultured in E20A medium supplemented with 0.01 mg l-1 IAA, which was found as the most suitable medium for embryo induction and subsequent culture. The use of intact seeds extracted 15 days after pollinating with 60Co gamma irradiated (90 Gy) pollen resulted in a mutant plant. A significant difference was observed in the size of the guard cell, pollen grain diameter and chloroplast number per guard cell for the plant under T9 (90 Gy) compared to the plants under other treatments. The plant (T9) produced only sterile pollen, and the seed set was not observed when self-pollinated
Exemplifying the breeding potential of ornamental banana hybrids through palynological studies
Authors: Chetry Sanjay , Auxcilia J. , Suresh C.P. , Devarajan Ramajayam , Muthuvel I. , Raveendran M. , Karthikeyan G. , Shanthi A.
Published: April 2024

Ornamental bananas (OBs) are known for their bright colour, bract, and attractive foliage with significant ornamental value. The OBs are tolerant to abiotic (cold and drought) and biotic stresses (pests and diseases), having immense scope for studying their breeding potential and the development of two hybrids from the cross of Karpooravalli (ABB) × M. acuminata subsp. zebrina (ZB) has sparked curiosity to explore the Ornamental Banana Hybrids (OBHs). Therefore, the present study explored the breeding potential of OBHs and wild species (M. acuminata subsp. zebrina [ZB]). Among these, maximum pollen viability (PV), pollen germination (PG), pollen output/anther (PO/A) and pollen size (PS) were recorded in ‘ZB’ (99.60%), ‘OZ2’ (64.70%), ‘OR14’ (2859.80) and ‘OV1’ (115.50 μ), respectively. Boxplot was performed to study the distribution pattern of all three cross combinations, which provided a good result with larger variability in ‘OZ’ followed by ‘RZ’ for PV, PG and PS. In contrast, higher variability for PO/A was obtained in ‘OR’. A positive correlation was recorded between PV, PG and PS, whereas PO/A was negatively correlated with all the attributes studied. Hierarchical cluster analysis categorized the OBHs and wild species into three clusters, with clusters I, II and III exhibiting the highest PG (%), PV (%) and PO/A, respectively. No significant difference was observed in the case of PS. Hence, these OBHs can be utilized as a pollen source for breeding and developing a novel hybrids
Exploitation of heterosis in bitter gourd for horticultural traits
Authors: Srinivasulu B. , Padma S.S. Vijaya , Naidu L. Naram , Rao M. Paratpara , Kumar Ch. Kiran , Sekhar V.
Published: April 2024

A field experiment was carried out at the Vegetable Experimental Field, College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem, Andhra Pradesh, during the Summer and Kharif seasons of 2022. Seven diverse parents, along with 21 hybrid combinations, were evaluated in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Several hybrids, including IC-44418 × IC-433630, IC-68314 × Special Boldar, and Preethi × Kashi Mayuri, demonstrated superior performance compared to standard checks in terms of days to first male and female flower appearance and days to first picking. Notably, IC-469512 × Special Boldar and Preethi × Special Boldar combinations exhibited significantly larger fruit diameters compared to Pragathi and Monarch. With regard to yield and its components, such as the number of fruits per plant and average fruit weight, the crosses IC-469512 × Special Boldar, Preethi × Special Boldar, and IC-433630 × IC-469512 emerged as the top performers. These promising hybrid combinations can be evaluated across diverse locations and seasons to confirm their potential and stability before considering them for release as new hybrids
Lo esencial en Bioestadística Médica
Authors: Maldonado Reyes Fausto Bolivar , Álvarez Ochoa Robert Iván , Cordero Cordeo Gabriela del Rosario , Ramirez Coronel Andrés Alexis , Capote Llanares Miguel Angel
Published: April 2024

PRÓLOGO La bioestadística médica es el lenguaje que habla la evidencia en el campo de la medicina. Es la herramienta que nos permite comprender, interpretar y aplicar los datos que emergen de la compleja red de información que caracteriza a la investigación en salud. Este libro es una guía indispensable para aquellos que buscan navegar por este vasto océano de datos con destreza y comprensión. En un mundo donde la toma de decisiones clínicas y la formulación de políticas de salud dependen cada vez más de la evidencia científica, la bioestadística se erige como el cimiento sobre el cual se construye el conocimiento médico. Este libro no sólo proporciona las herramientas necesarias para entender los principios fundamentales de la bioestadística, sino que también explora cómo estas herramientas pueden ser aplicadas de manera práctica en la investigación médica. A lo largo de estas páginas, el lector será guiado desde los conceptos más básicos hasta los métodos más avanzados, siempre con un enfoque claro en la relevancia clínica. Se abordarán temas que van desde la recopilación y descripción de datos hasta el diseño y análisis de estudios epidemiológicos y ensayos clínicos. Se destacarán casos prácticos y ejemplos reales para ilustrar cómo la bioestadística influye en la toma de decisiones médicas y en la mejora de la atención al paciente. Este libro es el resultado de la colaboración de expertos en bioestadística y profesionales de la salud, unidos por la convicción de que el conocimiento estadístico es esencial para una práctica médica basada en la evidencia. Esperamos que este viaje a través de la bioestadística médica sea tan educativo como emocionante, y que al final, los lectores se sientan capacitados para explorar, entender y contribuir al vasto campo de la investigación médica. Dr. Wilber Adolfo Gómez Vargas, PhD. Universidad de Antioquia (Colombia)
ANALISIS DISIPLIN KERJA, PENEMPATAN KARYAWAN DAN PENGAWASAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT KERETA API INDONESIA DIVRE I SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Khofifah Azhari Lubis  , Ahmad Aswan Waruwu
Published: April 2024

Performance is an ability that must be possessed by every employee to carry out the duties and responsibilities given by the company to employees. This research aims to examine the influence of work discipline on employee performance, examine the influence of employee placement on employee performance and supervision on employee performance. The population in this study is all employees, number of employees and position at PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Divre I North Sumatra and a sample of 50 respondents was obtained. The data collection instrument uses a questionnaire with a Likert scale, each of which has been tested and has met the validity and reliability requirements. Data analysis used multiple linear regression using SPSS 16.0 for Windows software tools. The results of this research show that work discipline has a partially positive and significant effect on employee performance, employee placement has a partially positive and significant effect on employee performance, supervision has a partially positive and significant effect on employee performance. Work discipline, employee placement and supervision simultaneously have a significant effect on employee performance.
PRAKTIK PENERAPAN AKAD WADI’AH DALAM PERBANKAN SYARIAH (STUDI KASUS BANK BTN)
Authors: Ratna Ayu Wijayanti  , M.Arief Safi’i  , Riki Zogik Firmansyah  , Mirza Hisyam Maulana  , Renny Oktafia
Published: April 2024

This research focuses on the implementation of the Al Wadiah concept in the State Savings Bank (BTN) in Indonesia. The concept is based on Islamic law and deals with trust and custody. The bank has integrated Al Wadiah into its savings services and manages customer funds in accordance with Sharia regulations. This study uses secondary data to analyze the implementation. The study found that BTN offers a range of savings products that emphasize the security of deposited funds. The study also identified challenges and opportunities faced by the bank in implementing the concept. These challenges include regulatory changes, educating the public and a comprehensive understanding of Sharia principles. Despite these challenges, there are opportunities for BTN to expand its range of Sharia-based services and increase public confidence in the financial system.
ANALISIS RASIO BIAYA DANA DALAM KINERJA KEUANGAN BANK : PENDEKATAN STUDI KASUS INDUSTRI PERBANKAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Agustian Mahendra Putera  , Rio Ferdinand Simarmata  , Pramesti Pramudita Ektiyas Anggraeni  , Renny Oktafia
Published: April 2024

The cost of funds ratio is a matrix used to carry out analysis in financial reports to evaluate banking financial performance by connecting various factors that influence the cost of funds ratio. Financial ratio analysis is part of business analysis that assesses a company's prospects and risks. Cost of funds ratio analysis describes the relationship between the amount of money and the company's burden in managing these finances to increase profitability. Cost of funds ratio analysis method. Research was conducted to identify information related to cost of funds ratio analysis in banking. The research results show the significant impact of financial ratio analysis on the financial performance of banking companies in Indonesia. Suggestions include increasing LDR, reducing NPL, controlling operational costs, and improving customer service. It is also recommended that the banking industry be able to reduce the cost of funds ratio regularly to improve its financial performance.
Pemanfaatan Dokumenter Interaktif Dalam Teknologi Pembelajaran
Authors: Kusumaningrum Hesti
Published: April 2024

Adanya keterbatasan alih pengetahuan antara para pendidik dengan peserta didik menjadi kendala dalam pembelajaran. Keterbatasan terutama dalam hal kemampuan menjelaskan ilmu pengetahuan secara detail mengenai peristiwa aktual yang terjadi di masyarakat, sejarah, dan fenomena-fenomena yang dapat dijadikan pelajaran atau memperkaya pengetahuan bagi peserta didik. Selain itu pendidik maupun peserta didik seringkali dihadapkan pada keterbatasan waktu dan jarak untuk berkomunikasi tatap muka dalam melakukan proses belajar dan pembelajaran. Artikel ini berupaya untuk menjelaskan tentang dokumenter interaktif dalam perspektif media baru sebagai fenomena kebutuhan pengajaran yang kian berkembang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif, yakni memanfaatkan data kualitatif dan dijabarkan secara deskriptif. Hasil kajian pada artikel ini mengungkapkan bahwa kendala pembelajaran dapat diatasi dengan penyajian film dokumenter yang menarik dan interaktif sesuai kebutuhan peserta didik. Artikel ini menguatkan bahwa perkembangan teknologi multimedia dan web sangat memengaruhi dalam inovasi pembuatan dokumenter yang berkembang saat ini.
Tafsir Ayat-ayat Jihad dalam Perspektif Pendidikan dan Dakwah
Authors: Abdul Hadi
Published: April 2024

Salah satu modal dakwah adalah menguasai Psikologi Islam, yang dianggap berbeda dengan Barat. Penelitian ini berupaya untuk mengkaji term psikologi dalam perspektif al-Quran, yang akan mengisi kekurangan aspek dalam dakwah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kajian pustaka, yaitu penelitian yang dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan literatur berupa buku, catatan maupun laporan hasil penelitian terdahulu, dengan cara membaca menelaah dan mencatat berbagai literatur atau bahan bacaan yang sesuai dengan pokok bahasan, kemudian disaring dan dituangkan dalam kerangka pemikiran secara teoritis. Temuan kajian menunjukkan bahwa  manusia menurut al-Qur’an, memiliki potensi-potensi yang lebih komprehensif di mana perilaku dan interaksi manusia harus seimbang. Keseimbangan potensi manusiawi akan mengantarkan manusia berkepribadiaan baik, dan sebaliknya jika ketidak ada keseimbangan akan mengakibatkan derajat kepribadian bisa berubah menjadi buruk (lawwamah), atau setidaknya berpotensi buruk (amaro’ bissu’).
Tantangan Dakwah Menghadapi Arogansi Intelektual dalam Perpektif Al-Quran
Authors: Utomo Budi
Published: April 2024

Arogansi intelektual masih terjadi pada para cendekiawan dan juga juru dakwah. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap kajian tafsir mengenai ayat-ayat yang berbicara tentang Arogansi Intelektual dan bagaimana solusi tawarannya dalam Al-Qur'an. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode komparasi tafsir (muqarin) yang bersumber dari kitab-kitab tafsir otoritatif baik tafsir berdasarkan riwayat (bi al-matsur) maupun berbasis rasio (bi al-ra’yi). Temuan kajian ini menunjukan bahwa al-Qur’an memiliki kajian tentang arogansi intelektual, ini merupakan perangai buruk yang harus dihindari. Selain itu juga  memberikan edukasi dan solusi untuk keluar dari sikap arogansi intelektual. Temuan studi juga mendorong timbul kesadaran nilai dan moral ilmiah pada akademisi muslim Indonesia, termasuk juga para da’i sehingga bisa bersikap dengan benar dan proporsional dalam dunia akademisi dan berdakwah.
CONSTITUTIONAL EVOLUTION: EXAMINING THE PROCESS OF DRAFTING AND AMENDING CONSTITUTIONS IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES
Authors: Sinha Shubhangi
Published: April 2024

The constitution plays an important role in addressing how the country would work and function. It is a set of rules and regulations and acts as a base on how the future of a country will play. Different countries have taken different courses on how to draft their constitution suiting their society and circumstances. The constitution plays an important role in making the future of the country and thus it is very important to understand the origin and its history to understand the ongoing politics, development, economic status and social structure of the country.
FUTURE OF BLOCKCHAIN GOVERNANCE: EXPLORING DECENTRALIZED DEMOCRACY
Authors: Yadav Akash
Published: April 2024

Blockchain technology presents a paradigm shift in governance, offering decentralized frameworks that challenge traditional centralized systems. This paper delves into the concept of decentralized democracy within blockchain governance and its implications for the future. The paper outlines the foundational principles of blockchain, highlighting its ability to facilitate transparent, trustless transactions through distributed consensus mechanisms. The paper then examines various governance models, from centralized to decentralized approaches such as on-chain governance and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), assessing their strengths and weaknesses. Moreover, the research explores the concept of decentralized democracy, elucidating how blockchain enables transparent, auditable voting systems for direct stakeholder participation in decision-making.
Implementasi Media Looseparts Untuk Meningkatkan Kecerdasan Bahasa Anak Usia 4-5 Tahun Di Tk Aba Jambu
Authors: Hajar Mawarti Fani
Published: April 2024

Pentingnya pengembangan aspek bahasa pada anak usia dini terlihat dari kemampuan mereka dalam berkomunikasi, baik lisan maupun tulisan. Untuk memperbaiki kurangnya kemampuan tersebut, sekolah memerlukan media yang menarik seperti Loose parts yang dapat merangsang perkembangan bahasa anak melalui berbagai alat main yang bervariasi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendiskrpsikan pengembangan kecerdasan bahasa dengan media Looseparts di TK ABA Jambu. Penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian lapangan yang menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitataif. Penelitian ini dilakukan di TK ABA Jambu dengan subjek penelitian yakni kepala sekolah, guru dan kelompok usia 4-5 tahun atau kelompok TK A TK ABA Jambu. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi teknik. Teknik analisis data terdiri dari pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini proses pelaksanaan kegiatan di TK ABA Jambu terdiri dari tiga tahap, yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Penggunaan media Looseparts dalam kegiatan inti berhasil mengembangkan kecerdasan bahasa anak usia 4-5 tahun dengan hasil optimal, ditunjukkan melalui catatan anekdot dan foto berseri sebagai penilaian. Implementasinya dilakukan dengan memperkenalkan media Loose parts dalam kegiatan pembelajaran di sekolah, sehingga anak-anak dapat secara aktif berpartisipasi dan mengembangkan kemampuan bahasa mereka melalui berbagai aktivitas kreatif yang disediakan. Melalui penggunaan media Loose parts, anak-anak dapat belajar dengan lebih menyenangkan dan efektif, serta mengembangkan kecerdasan bahasa mereka dengan lebih optimal.
Three-Dimensional Representations of Children's Songs and Its Implementation in Character Education
Authors: Widayati Mukti , Nugrahani Farida , Sudiyana Benedictus , Iriani SRT Rina
Published: April 2024

This research aims to describe the aesthetic pattern and meaning of songs children created by Indonesian authors from the 60s to 70s. The songs it is very familiar and frequently sung by children of their time. The spread of children's songs at that time only through radio and electronic television media, which was still very rare and owned by the people of Indonesia at that time. In this digital age, the spread of children's songs conducted through digital media is very fast, good in audio and audio-visual form. The development of technology makes it convenient for children to recognise songs. The second aim is to describe the meaning of character education in three dimensions: the connection between man with God, man with humans, and humans with nature. This study use theory focused on eco-strategy analysis problem environment existing life in literary works. Next, the meaning of three dimensions could be implemented in character education for students in kindergarten and elementary schools.
Supplier selection using the integrated MEREC – CoCoSo methods in a medical device company
Authors: Özel Sönmez Gülnihal , Toktaş Pelin
Published: April 2024

The medical device industry is a rapidly developing industry that includes various dynamics. Developed technologies show continuous improvement depending on diagnosis and treatment applications in health services. To keep up with this change and survive in an increasingly competitive environment, medical device manufacturers must be engaged in continuous improvement activities. This situation, necessary for many companies producing in the industrial field, gains even more importance in the medical device sector when the direct impact of product safety and quality on human life is considered. In companies producing medical devices, the legal requirements of the product being a medical device are followed by the notified bodies and authorized authorities within the framework of standards and regulations within the scope of quality processes. Increasing costs and liabilities with MDR 2017/45 have pushed medical device manufacturers to question their methods. In this study, it was determined that customer requests could not be met in a company producing medical devices, and it was observed that delivery times increased. In evaluating the reasons for the increase in delivery time, it was determined that supplier selection could have been carried out more effectively. For this purpose, six suppliers and six criteria were selected because of the company's sector knowledge and the evaluations of the company managers. The Combined Compromise Solution (CoCoSo) method, one of the new generation multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods, is proposed for ranking the suppliers in the supplier selection problem. Method The removal effects of criteria (MEREC) weighting method was used to weight supplier selection criteria. In this study, a new generation supplier selection method application in medical devices has been carried out. Considering the inadequacy of the studies on supplier selection in medical devices, the relevant research will contribute to the literature.
Silencing with Red Tape
Authors: Sathe Tejas S.
Published: April 2024

"Do you have an IRB?" is often the first question anyone asks when a new research idea is proposed. It shouldn't be the last. Despite the personal frustrations of surgeons who deal with them, institutional review boards (IRBs) maintain a revered status within our profession. For instance, the perceived necessity of IRB review is so ubiquitous that most readers will know to ask the above question even if they do not know why.
PROFILE OF ADOLESCENT INTERPESONAL RELATIONS IN HIGH SCHOOL IN THE ERA OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 4.0
Authors: Marsela Fitra , Bahri Syaiful
Published: April 2024

Teenagers are the next generation of the nation whose development does not go unnoticed. One of the developments in the spotlight in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 is the ability to relate socially or better known as interpersonal relationships. This study aims to provide a profile of students' interpersonal relationships in the industrial revolution 4.0 era which is synonymous with performance competition, ability to work in teams and have the ability to work together in teams. This research uses quantitative descriptive research. The subjects that are the focus of this study are 115 teenagers in class X SMA Negeri 5 Banda Aceh. Collecting data using interpersonal relationship scale. Analysis of research data using descriptive analysis, which consists of: (1) data examination; (2) data classification; (3) data tabulation; (4) calculate the frequency of data; (5) determine the category. This study can be used as a reference for teacher guidance and counseling in schools in developing adolescent interpersonal relationships. The results of the study indicate that the level of interpersonal relationships in general is in the high category. This can be seen from the number of teenagers' answers, which in general are 112 teenagers or 97% are in the high category. A total of 3 adolescents or 3% are in the moderate category and no adolescents are in the low category.
INFERIORITY FEELINGS FROM COMPETITIVE UPWARDS: ADOLESCENT'S DIGITAL CULTURE AND SCHOOL COUNSELOR'S ROLE
Authors: Rahmania Desriani , Adiwinata Anne Hafina , Sugandhi Nani M
Published: April 2024

Striving for Superiority is one of the personality dimensions from Alfred Adler's theory. Striving for superiority can help adolescents balance their sense of inferiority, so that adolescents have better understanding of their identity roles. Adolescents have a high curiosity tendency to their self-development although at the same time faced inferiority feelings. Adolescent faced the rush of development of technology and the social media era, where the idea of the ideal are everywhere in digital culture. Because of that the majority of adolescents have biased and polarized perspectives in their exploration, so that adolescents need a growth mindset. The school counselor's role guides adolescents to be optimal in adolescent development, by developing a growth mindset, adolescents willing to do self-exploration and understand their identity. The purpose of this study is to know the role of the school counselor on developing adolescents' growth mindset to adjust in inferiority feelings while striving for superiority. The method uses a systematic literature review conducted by 12 recommendations and using criteria for adolescents. The school counselor as a psychoeducational service performs many actions therefore, school counselors are needed developing adults a growth mindset to face inferiority, it focus on cognitive stimulation. The result has a recommendation focus on conceptual of growth mindset on cognitive behavioral intervention such as reframing, journaling, and bibliotherapy.
Weakening the weak: A political economy of COVID-19 in Africa
Authors: Bello Bashir , Amadi Felix , Batsari Bello Salmanu
Published: April 2024

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which began in China at the end of 2019, is said to have infected over seven million people and has been responsible for the deaths of almost 600,000 people. It became a global emergency with its impact on the political, social, and economic lives of the entire world population. The International Monetary Fund and other sources have predicted that the effect of COVID-19 would include recession, and experts have claimed it would be orchestrated by commodity plummets, drops in tourism, inconsistent supply and demand, etc. Importantly, as COVID-19 advances in Africa, it is pertinent to address the peculiar nature of its impact on the African countries’ social, political, and economic atmosphere. The whole impact of COVID-19 seems to be weakening the weak African countries, considering the conspicuous challenges individual African countries are confronted with. This paper explores and explicates the political economy of COVID-19 in African countries. The paper was a desktop approach analysis of the political economy of COVID-19, and relevant materials were used from textbooks, the internet, and other journals.
Money market insights in China: Evidence from visual analytics approach
Authors: Guo Qisheng , Li Xiaoming , Li Qiyuan , Cheng Shenghui
Published: April 2024

This research employs visual analytics approaches to demystify the complex dynamics of China’s money market, spanning from 1984 to 2020. Our objective is to transform intricate financial data into intuitive visual representations, thereby enhancing understanding and decision-making. We utilize advanced visual analytics techniques to analyze key aspects like money supply, deposits, loans, and foreign exchange. The study reveals significant trends and insights, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of financial dynamics in China. These findings serve as valuable tools for economists and policymakers, guiding more informed decisions in financial governance.
Overview of General Turnover Taxes and Tax Rates – January 2024
Authors: Annacondia F.
Published: April 2024

Almost all countries levy a general turnover tax, i.e. a tax on essentially all goods and services supplied by manufacturers, traders and service providers. Those turnover taxes are mostly levied under a VAT type of tax system and, in a decreasing number of cases, as a multi or single-stage (retail) sales tax. This article presents an overview of those general turnover taxes and the tax rates applicable on 1 January 2024.
VAT on Investment Silver and Its Distorting Effects
Authors: Stiller W.
Published: April 2024

The aim of this article is to illustrate the distorting effect of asymmetrical VAT treatment using the example of silver taxation in Germany. The author presents the development of the VAT framework for investment silver and its consequences in the form of price effects and tax optimization. He argues in favour of the tax exemption for investment silver, which is currently limited to investment gold transactions.
Usos y abusos de la memoria histórica en Colombia. Una revisión documental
Authors: Álvarez Bahena Eyesid
Published: April 2024

La reconstrucción del pasado reciente del conflicto armado y los procesos de verdad, justicia y reparación con garantías de no repetición, como pilares fundamentales de la justicia transicional en defensa de los derechos de las víctimas, han exacerbado los ejercicios de construcción de memoria en el país. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo describir la producción intelectual sobre los usos y abusos de la memoria, a partir de un ejercicio de revisión documental en bases de datos de producción científica, considerando sus prácticas en términos de intervención, las temáticas abordadas y las metodologías que se han utilizado para el análisis de la construcción de memoria en el marco del conflicto armado colombiano y la reparación de las víctimas en el periodo de 2008 y 2017. Los resultados indican que existe una vasta producción documental sobre la construcción de la memoria histórica en términos de reparación, formas de resistencia y procesos judiciales.
The construction of the recent armed conflict and the truth process, justice and reparation of guareantees of not repeated, as a fundamental anchor of the transitional justice defending the humanrights of the victims, it has beeen exarcebate the costruction of memory in our country. The recent article has as an obtective to describe the intelectual production about the uses and abuses of the memory, according to an exercise of documental revisión and the data base of cientific production, considering the practicum in terms of intervention, the thematics well talked about in this documentary and the methodology used for the analysis of the memory construction in the frame of the conflicto armed in Colombia and the victims affair during 2008 and 2017. The results indicates that there is a documental production about the comnstruction of the history memory in terms of reparation, ways of resistence ans judicial processs.
Why I listen to music: Emotion regulation and identity construction through music in mid-adolescence
Authors: Loureiro Carmen , Van der Meulen Kevin , Del Barrio Cristina
Published: April 2024

Este estudio explora las funciones de escuchar música relacionados con la regulación emocional y el desarrollo de la identidad en la adolescencia media. Se realizaron entrevistas semi-estructuradas con 17 adolescentes (15-16 años) a partir de una pieza de música elegida por cada participante. El análisis de las entrevistas se centró en las descripciones de las funciones, tanto emocionales como relacionadas con la identidad, el nivel de complejidad del significado que muestran los relatos autobiográficos de los participantes que surgieron relacionados con su música elegida, y la relación entre funciones y el nivel de elaboración de significado. Los resultados mostraron dos perfiles de uso de la música que suponen una conexión entre las funciones emocionales y de identidad. El primero es una forma más básica de interacción orientada a influir en el ánimo de uno mismo, ligada al hecho de sentirse identificado con el ritmo alegre de la música animada elegida. El segundo engloba una regulación emocional más compleja, además de una reflexión sobre uno/a mismo/a y su historia personal, facilitada por el contenido o la melodía. Los adolescentes con niveles superiores de elaboración de significado en sus relatos ligados a la música elegida, mostraron este uso más complejo de escuchar música. Se sugiere que escuchar música juega un papel importante en la interacción entre la regulación emocional y la construcción de la identidad en la adolescencia media.
This study explores functions of music listening in relation to emotion regulation and identity development in mid-adolescence. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 adolescents (15-16 years old), using a personally selected piece of music as a starting point. Analysis of the interviews focused on descriptions of emotional and identity related functions of their self-chosen music, complexity level of meaning making in participants’ autobiographical narratives that emerged in relation to the music they had chosen, and the relation between functions and meaning making level. The results revealed two types of engagement with music entailing a connection between emotional and identity-related functions. The first type involves a more basic form of interaction which is focused on influencing one’s mood, and related to feelings of identification with the lively rhythm of the upbeat music they had selected. The second encompasses a more complex emotional regulation, as well as a reflection about the self and their personal history, facilitated by the lyrics or the melody. Adolescents with higher levels of narrative meaning making showed this more complex use of music listening. It is suggested that music listening plays an important role in the interplay between emotional regulation and identity development in mid-adolescence.
La manufactura de los mitos políticos a través de las series de televisión. El carisma de Juan Carlos I en Cuéntame Cómo Pasó
Authors: Del Pino Díaz David
Published: April 2024

Este trabajo analiza la manufactura del carisma de Juan Carlos I como piloto del cambio en el tránsito del tardofranquismo a la transición democrática a través de Cuéntame Cómo Pasó. Su objetivo es realizar un estudio comparado de las primeras catorce temporadas de la serie y la recepción de los telespectadores. Para ello, y apoyándose en un trabajo de visualización de los episodios (que incluye la transcripción de las conversaciones e imágenes destacadas) y en los grupos de discusión (con telespectadores que presentan diferentes variables como lugar de residencia, clase social, edad o género), se desvela la estructura ideológica de la serie y se discute el tipo de recepción que ha tenido. El artículo concluye mostrando la cierta coherencia entre los intereses ideológicos de la serie y las opiniones de los integrantes de los grupos de discusión. Por un lado, sirvió para cristalizar el perfil ideológico de una de las series televisivas más relevantes del siglo XXI en España. Por otro lado, permitió dar voz a los telespectadores en lugar de un análisis estrictamente erudito.
This paper analyzes the manufacture of Juan Calos I’s charisma as a pilot of change in the transition from late Francoism to the democratic transition through Cuéntame Cómo Pasó. Its objective is to carry out a comparative study of the first fourteen seasons of the series and the reception of the viewers. For this purpose and relying on a work of visualization of the episodes (which includes the transcription of the conversations and highlighted images) and on the focus groups (with viewers who present different ideological sensibilities as well as different places of residence, social classes, age or gender), the ideological structure of the series is revealed ant the type of reception it has had in the viewers is discussed. The article concludes by showing a certain coherence between the ideological interests of the series and the opinions of the members of the focus groups. On the one hand, it served to crystallize the ideological profile of one of the most relevant television series of the 21st century in Spain. On the other hand, it allowed us to give voice to the viewers instead of a strictly erudite analysis.
Maastricht y el desarrollo institucional de la Unión Europea
Authors: Bar Cendón Antonio
Published: April 2024

Este artículo describe y analiza la estructura institucional que establece el Tratado de Maastricht, como el resultado de un largo proceso de reforma y de construcción conceptual e institucional que culmina con el establecimiento de la Unión Europea. El resultado de ese proceso es una construcción compleja que reúne bajo el techo común de la Unión un ámbito de integración comunitaria –el pilar de las Comunidades Europeas–, y un ámbito de cooperación política –el pilar de cooperación en política exterior y el pilar de cooperación en justicia y asuntos de interior–, que es el heredero de la Cooperación Política Europea. El trabajo sostiene la tesis de que es la aportación previa de números proyectos de construcción y reforma institucional y de la cooperación política europea –incluida el Acta Única Europa– lo que lleva a la construcción constitucional que se hace en Maastricht y lo que determina aún la constitución actual de la UE, tras el Tratado de Lisboa. El trabajo se culmina con un breve análisis de cómo ha quedado esa estructura institucional de gobierno de la UE tras las reformas del Tratado de Lisboa y como se manifiesta en la actualidad.
Reseña de: Mónica FERNÁNDEZ AMADOR y Rafael QUIROS-CHEYROUZE Y MUÑOZ (eds.) La Transición española y sus relaciones con el Exterior Madrid, Sílex, 2020
Authors: Pardo Rosa
Published: April 2024

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La esquizofrenia y otros trastornos psicóticos (Bonifacio Sandín, Sanz y Torres, 2023; 149 pp.)
Authors: Valiente Rosa M.
Published: April 2024

Recesión del libro de Bonifacio Sandín, La esquizofrenia y otros trastornos psicóticos (Sanz y Torres, 2023; 149 pp.)
Paradoxes and Problems in the Causal Interpretation of Equilibrium Economics
Authors: Dogra Keshav
Published: April 2024

Equilibrium assumptions posit relations between different people's beliefs and behavior without describing a process that causes these relations to hold. I show that because equilibrium models do not describe a causal process whereby one endogenous variable affects another, attempts to decompose the effects of shocks into “direct” and “indirect” effects can suggest misleading predictions about how these models work. Equilibrium assumptions also imply absurd paradoxes: history can determine future behavior without affecting any intervening state variables today; individuals can learn information that no one originally possesses by observing each other’s actions. This makes equilibrium models unreliable tools to study how economic systems coordinate activity and aggregate dispersed information. I describe how to construct non-equilibrium models that avoid these paradoxes and can be interpreted causally.