bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pemberdayaan Ibu Rumah Tangga Melalui Pelatihan Peningkatan Kecakapan dalam Pengelolaan Manajemen Keuangan Rumah Tangga" di Dusun Bukur Kecamatan Selopuro Kabupaten Blitar Jawa Timur
Authors: Endang Shyta Triana
Published: January 2025

Pemberdayaan ibu rumah tangga (IRT) di Desa Bukur melalui pelatihan peningkatan kecakapan dalam pengelolaan manajemen keuangan rumah tangga bertujuan untuk memberikan keterampilan kepada ibu rumah tangga dalam mengelola keuangan keluarga dengan lebih bijaksana dan efisien. Pelatihan ini mencakup materi mengenai cara membuat anggaran rumah tangga yang realistis, pengelolaan utang, belanja sehat, pentingnya menabung dan berinvestasi, serta mengenal peluang usaha kecil yang dapat dikelola di rumah. Dengan mengoptimalkan pemahaman tentang pengelolaan keuangan, diharapkan ibu rumah tangga dapat mengurangi beban finansial keluarga, meningkatkan kesejahteraan, serta memanfaatkan potensi ekonomi di lingkungan sekitar. Pelatihan ini diharapkan dapat menciptakan kemandirian ekonomi, meningkatkan kualitas hidup keluarga, dan berkontribusi pada pembangunan desa secara keseluruhan. Pemberdayaan ini merupakan langkah strategis untuk membangun ketahanan ekonomi keluarga di Desa Bukur, dengan fokus pada pengelolaan keuangan yang lebih baik dan peningkatan kemampuan usaha kecil yang dapat dijalankan di rumah.
DUKUNGAN KOMUNIKASI, KOMITMEN, DAN INSENTIF YANG MEMUASKAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KINERJA
Authors: Sudarwati Sudarwati , Sudirwo Sudirwo , Agustino Lalu , Agustina Titien
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis bagaimana pengaruh komunikasi, komitmen, dan insentif terhadap kinerja serta pengaruhnya secara bersama-sama terhadap kinerja karyawan PT Karya Gemilang Rekatama Banjarmasin. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa komunikasi dan insentif secara serentak memiliki pengaruh penting dan komitmen merupakan faktor atau variabel yang berpengaruh dominan kepada kinerja karyawan. Dalam uraian kinerja analisis menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi masuk dalam kategori baik dengan nilai rata-rata 4,11, komitmen juga mencapai kategori baik dengan nilai rata-rata 4,02 dan insentif juga kategori baik dengan nilai rata-rata 4,10. Sedangkan naik turunnya atau besar kecilnya kinerja karyawan PT Karya Gemilang Rekatama Banjarmasin dapat diprediksi melalui regression equation (Y) = 3,342 + 0,595X1 + 0,759X2 + 0,471X3. Akhirnya, dampak variabel menunjukkan hubungan regresi yang positif dimana secara teoritis pengaruh dari variabel komunikasi, komitmen dan insentif adalah searah dengan peningkatan kinerja karyawan PT Karya Gemilang Rekatama Banjarmasin.
PENGARUH BUDAYA ORGANISASI GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN KOMITMEN ORGANISASI TERHADAP KOHESIVITAS KELOMPOK DAN KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN DI PT SIRINGO RINGO
Authors: Nasution Asnaida , Sarkum Sumitro , Fitria Eva
Published: January 2025

PT Siringo-Ringo untuk mencapai tujuan perusahaan, membutuhkan sumber daya manusia (SDM) yang berkualitas dan mampu bersinergi diantara sesama karyawan. Tujuan penelitian ini menganalisis pengarug budaya organisasi, gaya kepemimpinan dan komitmen organisasi terhadap kohesivitas kelompok dan kepuasan kerja karyawan. Pendekatan menggunakan teknik kuantitatif, data dianalisis dengan bantuan Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS). Hasil analisis SPSS membuktikan bahwa menerapkan budaya organisasi dan kepemimpinan yang baik serta berkomitmen dalam organisasi dapat meningkatkan kohesivitas kelompok sehingga juga meningkatkan kepuasan kerja. Serta berperan penting karena berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kohesivitas kelompok sehingga perannya akan mempengaruhi terciptanya kepuasan kerja karyawan. Selain itu, kohesivitas kelompok juga memiliki pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan
Assessment of skeletal muscle alterations and circulating myokines in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Real Martinez Yolanda , Fernandez-Garcia Carlos Ernesto , Fuertes-Yebra Esther , Calvo Soto Mario , Berlana Angela , Barrios Vicente , Caldas Maria , Gonzalez Moreno Leticia , Garcia-Buey Luisa , Molina Baena Begoña , Sampedro-Nuñez Miguel , Beceiro Maria J , García-Monzón C , González-Rodríguez Águeda
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Skeletal muscle alterations (SMAs) are being increasingly recognized in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and appear to be associated with deleterious outcomes in these patients. However, their actual prevalence and pathophysiology remain to be elucidated.

AIM

To determine the prevalence of SMAs and to assess the significance of circulating myokines as biomarkers in patients with MASLD.

METHODS

Skeletal muscle strength and muscle mass were measured in a cross-sectional study in a cohort of 62 patients fulfilling MASLD criteria, recruited from the outpatient clinics of a tertiary level hospital. The degree of fibrosis and liver steatosis was studied using abdominal ultrasound and transitional elastography. Anthropometric and metabolic characteristics as well as serum levels of different myokines were also determined in the MASLD cohort. Statistical analysis was performed comparing results according to liver fibrosis and steatosis.

RESULTS

No significant differences were found in both skeletal muscle strength and skeletal muscle mass in patients with MASLD between different stages of liver fibrosis. Interestingly, serum levels of fibroblast growth factor-21 (FGF21) were significantly higher in patients with MASLD with advanced hepatic fibrosis (F3-F4) than in those with lower fibrosis stages (F0-F2) (197.49 ± 198.27 pg/mL vs 95.62 ± 83.67 pg/mL; P = 0.049). In addition, patients with MASLD with severe hepatosteatosis (S3) exhibited significantly higher serum levels of irisin (1116.87 ± 1161.86 pg/mL) than those with lower grades (S1-S2) (385.21 ± 375.98 pg/mL; P = 0.001).

CONCLUSION

SMAs were uncommon in the patients with MASLD studied. Higher serum levels of irisin and FGF21 were detected in patients with advanced liver steatosis and fibrosis, respectively, with potential implications as biomarkers.
Helicobacter pylori infection and gastric microbiota: Insights into gastric and duodenal ulcer development
Authors: Pan Yan , Jiao Fu-Yong
Published: January 2025

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori ) infection plays a critical role in gastric diseases, impacting the microbiota structure in gastric and duodenal ulcers. In their study, Jin et al utilized metagenomic sequencing to analyze mucosal samples from patients with ulcers and healthy controls, revealing significant changes in microbial diversity and composition. This article reviews their findings, emphasizing H. pylori ’s role in gastric ulcers and the need for further research on its impact on duodenal ulcers. We evaluate the study’s strengths and limitations, suggesting future research directions to enhance our understanding of H. pylori ’s contribution to ulcerative diseases.
Differences in diversity and composition of mucosa-associated colonic microbiota in colorectal cancer and non-colorectal cancer in Indonesia
Authors: Darnindro Nikko , Abdullah Murdani , Sukartini Ninik , Rumende Cleopas M , Pitarini Amanda , Nursyirwan Saskia A , Fauzi Achmad , Makmun Dadang , Nelwan Erni J , Shatri Hamzah , Rinaldi Ikhwan , Tanadi Caroline
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignancy and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Several studies have shown an association between gut microbiota and colorectal cancer. Gut microbiota is unique and can be influenced by geographic factors and habits. This study aimed to determine the diversity and composition of colonic mucosal microbiota in patients with and without colorectal cancer.

AIM

To determine the diversity and composition of colonic mucosal microbiota in patients with and without colorectal cancer in Indonesia.

METHODS

This case-control study included 59 subjects (35 colorectal cancer patients and 24 non-colorectal cancer patients indicated for colonoscopy at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center and Fatmawati Hospital. Microbiota examination was performed using 16S rRNA sequencing. Bioinformatics analysis was performed using the wf-metagenomics pipeline from EPI2Me-Labs (Oxford Nanopore Technologies platform).

RESULTS

Patients with colorectal cancer had a higher median index value on the Shannon index (3.28 vs 2.82, P > 0.05) and a lower value on the Simpson index (0.050 vs 0.060, P > 0.05). Significant differences in beta diversity were observed at the genus (P = 0.002) and species levels (P = 0.001). Firmicutes , Proteobacteria , Bacteroidetes , and Fusobacteria were the dominant phyla. The genera Bacteroides, Campylobacter, Peptostreptococcus, and Parvimonas were found more frequently in colorectal cancer, while Faecalibacterium, Haemophilus, and Phocaeicola were more frequently found in non-colorectal cancer. The relative abundance of Fusobacterium nucleatum, Bacteroides fragilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Campylobacter hominis, and Enterococcus faecalis species was significantly elevated in patients with colorectal cancer. Meanwhile, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Faecalibacterium duncaniae, and Prevotella copri were more commonly found in non-colorectal cancer.

CONCLUSION

Patients with colorectal cancer exhibit distinct differences in the composition and diversity of their colonic mucosal microbiota compared to those with non-colorectal cancer. This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia (No. KET-1517/UN2.F1/ETIK/PPM.00.02/2023).
Persistent challenges in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis due to primary hyperparathyroidism during pregnancy
Authors: Luong Thang Viet , Le Linh Duy , Nguyen Nam Van Duc , Dang Hai Nguyen Ngoc
Published: January 2025

In this manuscript, we provide critical commentary on the systematic review by Augustin et al , which investigated acute pancreatitis induced by primary hyperparathyroidism during pregnancy. Although this is an infrequent complication, it poses severe risks to both maternal and fetal health. Due to its infrequent occurrence in clinical practice, this review is based on an analysis of individual case reports over the past 55 years. While this is not the first study to utilize this sampling method for primary hyperparathyroidism-induced acute pancreatitis, it is unique in that it has a sufficiently large sample size with statistically significant results. Our discussion focuses on the diagnostic challenges associated with this condition, which are grounded in the mechanisms of parathyroid hormone secretion and variations in serum calcium levels. We also address the limitations of the current review and suggest potential strategies to increase diagnostic accuracy and improve health outcomes for both mothers and fetuses during pregnancy.
CRAFITY score and nomogram predict the clinical efficacy of lenvatinib combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors in hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Yin Xue , Deng Na , Ding Xiao-Yan , Chen Jing-Long , Sun Wei
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

The CRAFITY score is mainly utilized for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients receiving atezolizumab and bevacizumab, with little investigation in its predictive capacity for alternative regimens, such as lenvatinib and programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitors, which are widely utilized in Chinese clinical practice.

AIM

To look at the predictive significance of the CRAFITY score in HCC patients taking lenvatinib and PD-1 inhibitors.

METHODS

The retrospective investigation consisted of 192 patients with incurable HCC who received lenvatinib and PD-1 inhibitors between January 2018 and January 2022. Patients were stratified according to CRAFITY score (based on baseline alpha-fetoprotein and C-reactive protein levels) into CRAFITY-low, CRAFITY-intermediate, and CRAFITY-high groups. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were assessed using Kaplan-Meier analysis, and independent prognostic factors were identified through Cox regression analysis. Nomograms were created to forecast survival for a year.

RESULTS

The median PFS and OS were the longest for patients in the CRAFITY-low group, followed by those in the CRAFITY-intermediate and CRAFITY-high groups (median PFS: 8.4 months, 6.0 months, and 3.1 months, P < 0.0001; median OS: 33.4 months, 19.2 months, and 6.6 months, P < 0.0001). Both the objective response rate (5%, 19.6%, and 22%, P = 0.0669) and the disease control rate (50%, 76.5%, and 80%, P = 0.0023) were considerably lower in the CRAFITY-high group. The findings from the multivariate analysis showed that a nomogram which included the tumor number, prior transarterial chemoembolization history, and CRAFITY score predicted 12-month survival with an area under the curve of 0.788 (95% confidence interval: 0.718-0.859), which was in good agreement with actual data.

CONCLUSION

The CRAFITY score is a valuable predictor of survival and treatment outcomes in patients receiving lenvatinib and PD-1 inhibitors.
Declining eradication rates of Helicobacter pylori with standard triple therapy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Weldeamanuel Mahlet Tsige , Berhe Rezene , Belachew Hiwot , Azibte Gebeyehu Tessema , Ayalew Zekarias Seifu , Mohammed Amira Abrar , Shewangizaw Yemisrach Kifle
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Standard triple therapy is an effective treatment for eradicating Helicobacter pylori infection, but it is encountered with drug resistance. The stool antigen test is a cost-effective and easy-to-perform test to confirm the eradication of H. pylori , 4-8 weeks post-therapy, with 86% sensitivity and 92% specificity.

AIM

To assess the H. pylori eradication rate of standard triple therapy and factors affecting the eradication rate.

METHODS

We conducted a prospective, multicenter follow-up study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at selected healthcare facilities among dyspeptic patients with positive stool H. pylori antigen tests from June 1, 2023, to October 30, 2023, to assess the H. pylori eradication rate. After completing the standard triple therapy, the eradication was confirmed using a stool antigen test 4 weeks later. The data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression methods.

RESULTS

The H. pylori eradication rate was 85.4%. Patients with a previous diagnosis of H. pylori infection, smokers, and local alcohol consumption were associated with a lower H. pylori eradication rate, with adjusted odds ratio (AORs) of 0.159 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.050-0.511), 0.206 (95%CI: 0.052-0.822), and 0.228 (95%CI: 0.052-0.997), respectively. Patients with complete symptom resolution were 5.383 times more likely to achieve eradication than patients without symptom improvement, AOR = 5.383, 95%CI: 1.74-21.089.

CONCLUSION

H. pylori eradication rate was lower than expected. Post-treatment testing is crucial to confirm eradication and guide further management, such as susceptibility testing.
Effectiveness of biologics for endoscopic healing in patients with isolated proximal small bowel Crohn’s disease
Authors: Huang Zi-Cheng , Wang Bi-Yao , Peng Bo , Liu Zhong-Cheng , Lin Hui-Xian , Yang Qing-Fan , Tang Jian , Chao Kang , Li Miao , Gao Xiang , Guo Qin
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Endoscopic healing (EH) is a key therapeutic target in Crohn’s disease (CD). Proximal small bowel (SB) lesions in patients with CD are associated with a significant risk of strictures and bowel resection. Assessing SB in patients with CD is necessary because of its significant therapeutic implications. The advent of biologic therapies, including infliximab, ustekinumab, and vedolizumab, has significantly altered CD treatment. However, data on the efficacy of biologics in achieving EH, specifically in the proximal SB of patients with CD, remain limited.

AIM

To assess the effectiveness of biologics for EH in patients with jejunal and/or proximal ileal CD.

METHODS

Between 2017 and 2023, we retrospectively included 110 consecutive patients with isolated proximal SB CD, identified through baseline balloon-assisted enteroscopy. These patients completed 1-year of treatment with infliximab, ustekinumab, or vedolizumab, and underwent a second balloon-assisted enteroscopy at 1 year. Complete EH was defined as a modified Simple Endoscopic Score for CD (SES-CD) of < 3, while EH of the jejunum and proximal ileum was defined as a segmental modified SES-CD of 0.

RESULTS

In total, 64 patients were treated with infliximab, 28 with ustekinumab, and 18 with vedolizumab. The complete EH rate at 1 year was 20.9% (23/110), with 29.6% (19/64) for infliximab, 10.7% (3/28) for ustekinumab, and 5.5% (1/18) for vedolizumab. The median modified SES-CD significantly decreased compared to baseline [5 (2-8) vs 8 (6-9), P < 0.001]. The jejunal and proximal ileal EH rates at 1 year were 30.8% (12/39) and 15.5% (16/103), respectively. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that stricturing or penetrating disease [odds ratio (OR) = 0.261, 95%CI: 0.087-0.778, P = 0.016], prior exposure to biologics (OR = 0.080, 95%CI: 0.010-0.674, P = 0.020), and moderate-to-severe endoscopic disease (OR = 0.277, 95%CI: 0.093-0.829, P = 0.022) were associated with a lower likelihood of achieving EH at 1 year.

CONCLUSION

Only 20.9% of patients with isolated proximal SB CD achieved complete EH after 1 year of biologic therapy.
Peningkatan Pendapatan Petani Tembakau melalui Penerapan Teknologi Mesin Perajang Daun Tembakau di Kecamatan Purbolinggo Kabupaten Lampung Timur
Authors: Yuliawan Dedy , Warji Warji , Wanniatie Veronica
Published: January 2025

Tobacco is one of the agricultural products that serves as a main commodity for farmers in Purbolinggo District, East Lampung Regency. East Lampung Regency is the largest tobacco-producing area in Lampung Province. This Community Service activity aims to provide training on tobacco cutting machine technology, tobacco marketing, and to disseminate information by introducing tobacco cutting machine technology. This service is beneficial for tobacco farmers as it reduces the time required for cutting tobacco, which positively impacts the quantity of cigarette production and increases farmers' income. The results of the community service conducted by the University of Lampung team in Taman Cari Village, Purbolinggo District, East Lampung Regency provide significant benefits for tobacco farmers in processing tobacco leaves into ready-to-roll tobacco (TSG).
Assessment of students’ knowledge level regarding the rational use of antimicrobials
Authors: Plyasheshnikov M. A. , Titova Z. A.
Published: January 2025

Relevance. In the context of the continuing growth of antibiotic resistance, an important aspect of antimicrobial drug use is increasing the knowledge level of medical university students regarding the main issues of rational antimicrobial therapy.

Objective. To determine the level of basic knowledge of 6th year students at the Institute of Clinical Medicine (ICM) on the main issues of the rational use of antimicrobial drugs (AMD).

Materials and methods. The data from an anonymous survey among the 6th year students of the ICM, carried out in the 2023–2024 academic year were analyzed.

The results are presented in the form of an "average percentage of responses to a question" (APR). The best results were shown by the student who answered the following questions: the time to evaluate the effectiveness of initial antimicrobial therapy in (AMT) (APR = 85 %), the need to replace AMD with a positive clinical effect (APR = 60 %), and tactics for the treatment of acute tonsillitis/pharyngitis (APR = 56 %). The worst results were shown by the students answering the following questions: combination of AMD (APR = 16 %), criteria for AMD withdrawal (APR = 18 %), auxiliary drugs for bacterial infections of the respiratory tract (APR = 8 %), the choice of first-line AMD for mild community-acquired pneumonia (APR = 18 %), acute cystitis (APR = 17 %), acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis (APR = 7 %), the choice of a rational administration schedule of ampicillin (APR = 29 %) and cefixime (APR = 33 %).

Conclusion. Based on the results of the survey, it can be concluded that there is an insufficient knowledge level of basic AMT issues among the 6th year ICM students (on average, 37 % of correct answers in the questionnaire as a whole).
Analysis Of Acceptance And Profits Of The Tempe Household Industry
Authors: Adil Nindianata Sekar , Sumartono Eko , Yumiati Yossie
Published: January 2025

Purpose : The aim of this research is to determine the advantages and acceptance obtained by each owner of home-based tempeh industries located in Sukaraja District. Method: The research conducted in Sukaraja District used a sampling method that took certain considerations into account, namely the duration of the business (10 years) and the production volume (500 kg per month). After consideration, the number of respondents obtained was 5 (five) respondents. Quantitative research, the data obtained in the field is processed using Microsoft Excel. Results: This study presents the revenue of home-based tempeh industries in Sukaraja District for the month of April, with an average revenue of Rp.23,325,000. Poernomo's tempeh industry generated a revenue of Rp.29,935,000, Randat earned Rp.24,450,000, Salim Rp.22,960,000, Saumi Rp.21,480,000, and Agil's industry earned Rp.17,800,000. The profits obtained from the five home-based tempeh industries are as follows: Poernomo's Rp.11,890,698, Randat's Rp.7,371,032, Salim's Rp.7,806,869, Saumi's Rp.6,085,774, Agil's Rp.4,295,209, with an average profit of Rp.7,489,916. Findings: Success acceptance highest can be attributed to several key factors, including operational efficiency and greater economies of scale and greater economies of scale Novelty: This study provides new insights into the profits earned by tempeh artisans in Sukaraja sub-district. Sukaraja sub-district.  Originality: This study offers an analysis of the profitability of the household-scale profit analysis of the household-scale tempeh industry in Sukaraja District. Conclusion: It can be seen that the income and profits obtained by the owners of this home-based tempe industry are very beneficial for them. Type of paper : Empirical Research Article
The Role Of Taruna Tani In Supporting Organic Agriculture (Case Study Of Gentungan Village, Mojogedang District, Karanganyar Regency)
Authors: Oktaviana Anisya , Setyowati Retno , Rusdiyana Eksa
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the roles, efforts, supporting factors, and obstacles of the youth farmer group (taruna tani) in supporting organic farming in Gentungan Village, Mojogedang District, Karanganyar Regency. Methodology: The research employed a qualitative descriptive method with purposive sampling for location selection. Informants were determined using purposive and snowball techniques, involving 15 individuals. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s approach. Results: The youth farmer group plays roles as family members, community members, and contributors to agricultural development. Findings: Efforts include fostering entrepreneurship through the production and sale of organic fertilizers and rice, and agribusiness skill training facilitated by stakeholders. Originality and Novelty: The youth farmer group demonstrates a significant role in advancing organic farming in the village. Conclusion: Supporting factors include self-awareness, organizational structure, government and mentor support, and shared interests. Obstacles include peer influence and members’ main job commitments. Type of Paper: Empirical research article.
Analysis Sector Potential And Contribution of Agriculture In Increasing Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of Banyumas Regency
Authors: Hidayatullah Rahmat , Watemin Watemin , Fathurrohman Yusuf Enril
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the potential and contribution of the agricultural sector to the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of the Banyumas Regency. Methodology: This study employed documentation techniques to acquire secondary data from various official sources, utilizing secondary data analysis techniques. Results: The agricultural sector was evaluated using Location Quotient (LQ) and Dynamic Location Quotient (DLQ) analyses, while the potential of leading commodities was visualized using a geographic information system (GIS). Findings: The results showed that the agricultural sector in Banyumas Regency plays a significant role in the regional economy, although it is a non-base sector based on the LQ analysis. However, several subdistricts showed promising potential in leading commodities such as rice, corn, and coconut. Novelty: DLQ analysis indicated the future growth potential of the agricultural sector, while Klassen typology and Shift Share analysis provided an overview of the structure and dynamics of the regional economy. Originality: The results of this study are expected to serve as a reference for the local government in formulating more focused and sustainable development policies, especially in improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector in Banyumas Regency. Conclusion: It is recommended that the Banyumas Regency government optimize leading commodities, improve rural infrastructure, expand market access, and encourage technology and innovation to maximize the potential of this sector. Type of Paper: Research article.
Youtube As An Agricultural Extension Media
Authors: Mujiono Mujiono , Dianthi Martha Heriniazwi
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the meaning of signs in a YouTube video by Penyuluh Pertanian Lapangan titled Pupuk Organik Cair ini 100 Kali Lebih Kuat Dari Air Cucian Beras/Leri - JAKABA SUPER with a duration of 13 minutes and 45 seconds, viewed 2,966,730 times. Methodology: The research adopts a qualitative approach using John Fiske’s semiotics analysis. Results: The video highlights the role of agricultural extension workers as a “bridge” between government policies and farmers. Technical information is conveyed in simple language, supported by clear visuals for better understanding. Findings: The content empowers farmers through relevant, practical education. Structured narration and clean video editing enhance communication effectiveness. Originality: This study emphasizes a semiotic approach in digital agricultural content. Novelty: It provides in-depth analysis of YouTube as an educational medium in agriculture. Conclusion: The video integrates technical education, ecological ideology, and modern technology to promote sustainable farming practices. Type of Paper: Qualitative research paper.
Green Financing, Corporate governance and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya: A Review of Literature
Authors: Oneya Shianda Doris , Jemaiyo Beatrice
Published: January 2025

This research examines the interplay between green financing and the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya, with a particular focus on the role of corporate governance as a moderating variable. Green financing refers to the investment of financial resources in projects that foster environmental sustainability. As concerns regarding environmental issues grow globally, financial institutions are progressively incorporating green financing into their operational frameworks. This study aims to assess the implications of such practices on the financial stability and competitive positioning of banks within the Kenyan market. Through a comprehensive review of scholarly articles, reports from the Kenya Bankers Association, and various working papers accessed via Google Scholar, the findings indicate a favorable relationship between green financing initiatives and enhanced financial performance. Furthermore, the analysis highlights a general agreement among numerous studies that corporate governance plays a mediating role in the relationship between green financing and the financial outcomes of commercial banks. These findings emphasize the critical significance of adopting sustainable banking practices to bolster profitability while simultaneously advancing environmental sustainability.
Impact of Monetary Policies on Export Sector Performance in Nigeria
Authors: Jones Joel Ugochukwu , Mojisola Showunmi , Chidera Odafen Lynda , Maitala Faiza Haruna
Published: January 2025

This study revalidates the nexus between monetary policies and export sector performance in Nigeria from 2014 to 2023. The series is sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin. The stationary series of the generated residual prompts the adoption of the Error Correction Model (ECM). The variables considered in the model includes export value, real effective exchange rate, maximum lending rate, money supply, credit to core private sector, gross domestic product and consumer price index. The stationarity of the residual using Augmented Dickey Full unit root test established the existence of the relationship among the series considered in the model. The findings reveal that historical export levels are the primary predictor of current export behavior, while exchange rates positively influence export sector performance. The analysis also uncovers that monetary conditions, particularly reduced private sector credit access and negative money supply effects, create significant constraints on export growth, suggesting the need for targeted financial sector reforms to enhance export sector.
ACCEPTANCE OF MOBILE ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING DURING COVID 19 IN VADODARA DISTRICT
Authors: Joshi Shruti H. , Ladva Rajesh R.
Published: January 2025

As the covid-19 pandemic has necessitated the closure of schools and universities across the globe, teaching has moved online. The use of Mobile has become a necessary part of English Language teaching process inside and outside of the class. These gadgets can be used without any difficulty and utilized for correspondence and coordinated effort, and for showing and taking in exercises that are unique in relation to what is conceivable with other media. Mobile has been used to help and improve English language teaching process. Mobile continues to grow in importance as a tool to help students. It was not planned for a language so the invention of technological devices plays main role in the history. Technological devices (computer) attracted the attention of some teachers by using it for a learning purpose. In this paper, the researcher defined the term mobile and mobile integration, explained the user of mobile technology in language classroom, reviewed previous studies, using mobiles in improving language teaching skills, and stated certain recommendations for the better use of these mobiles, which assist students in improving their learning skills. The literature review indicted that the acceptance use of mobiles improves student’s language learning skills.
DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT TEST AS A RESEARCH TOOL FOR 9TH GRADE STUDENTS
Authors: Karan Kingshuk , Pal Sujit , Guha Abhijit
Published: January 2025

This study presents the procedure for developing and validating a science achievement test for 9th grade students to assess their academic achievement in the science group. It is a multiple-choice questionnaire with four options and 30 items. Items are selected in the areas of knowledge, understanding, application, and skill domains in Bloom’s taxonomy. In order to analyse the items, a pilot study with 50 items was applied to 130 randomly selected learners. Item analysis was carried out by computing the discrimination index and difficulty value of the test items. Items with discrimination index of 0.2 or above and difficulty value of 30 to 80 were selected for the final instrument. After item analysis, the 50 items of the test were reduced to 30. The content validity and face validity of the tool were judged by experts. Reliability is ensured by the split-half method and the KR20 method, and these values are 0.84 and 0.87, respectively. Hence, the tool has an optimum level of validity and reliability to measure the science achievement of learners.
Modern Meta-Heuristic Algorithms for Solving Combined Economic and Emission Dispatch
Authors: Najm Al-Din Abed Wisam
Published: January 2025

The traditional economic dispatch (ED) inattention to the fossil fuels emission of thermal power plants no longer satisfies the environmental needs. As a result of the non-convex, non-smooth fuel cost functions in addition to the nonlinearity of the emission modelling. These make the combined economic and emission dispatch (CEED) a highly nonlinear optimization problem. Furthermore, different operation process constraints should be taken into account, such as loss in electrical networks and power balance of unit operation. These constraints increase the difficulty of obtaining the global optimal solution based on traditional methods. Recently, meta-heuristic population-based algorithms have successfully become a beneficial technique for solving nonlinear optimization problems. The major contribution in this work is presenting a recent meta-heuristic approach known as Mayfly algorithm (MA) for solving nonlinear and complex CEED problem. The numerical results are compared with results obtained from modern meta-heuristic algorithms like Jellyfish Search (JS) optimizer, Dwarf mongoose optimization (DMO), Tunicate swarm algorithm (TSA), Red deer algorithm (RDA), Tuna Swarm Optimization (TSO), Golden Eagle Optimizer (GEO) and Bald eagle search Optimization algorithm (BES). The standard IEEE 30-bus test system is used in this article. The simulation results are done using MATLAB environment. The results approve the reliability, stability, and consistency of the proposed approach. The proposed technique gives reliable, robust, and high-quality solution with faster computational time. Moreover, MA is more suitable for solving nonlinear CCED problem because it has a considerable convergence feature.
Психология осознанности
Authors: Кибальченко Ирина Александровна , Ткаченко Ирина Валериевна , Дубков Владимир Фёдорович
Published: January 2025

Монография «Психология осознанности» отличается глубоким теоретическим осмыслением междисциплинарной проблемы осознанности. Генезис осознанности информативно проиллюстрирован экспериментальными и др. примерами практической и прикладной направленности. Изюминка книги — новый теоретический дискурс в анализе феномена осознанности, освещающий его в эволюционном развитии самосознания и в мало известных, но выдающихся когнитивных и регулятивных возможностях практики осознанности для человека. Осознанность показана в данном исследовании как — самостоятельный, трехкомпонентный метапроцесс психики и драйвер самосознания. Осознанность включает в себя поэтапную интенсификацию инсайта — сосредоточения — памяти в многоуровневой синергетизации этих процессов. Осознанность эволюционна, а самосознание — высшая форма адаптации субъекта к реальности. Новые уровни развития самосознания эмерджентно превосходят предшествующие, регулируя психику и тело с бо́льшими и качественно новыми возможностями. В итоге самосознание выходит за пределы той субъектно — объектной системы, в которой было порождено средой, открывая новые горизонты реальности. Книга рекомендуется к вдумчивому прочтению в теоретических и прикладных целях практикующим психологам, антропологам, философам, социологам, педагогам, иным специалистам помогающих и смежных профессий, а также широкому кругу заинтересованных в саморазвитии читателей.
Pengembangan Zonasi Eduwisata di Kawasan Pendidikan Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA) untuk Mendukung Pariwisata Berkelanjutan
Authors: Pratami Mentari , Sahid Sahid , Mustofa Asep Nurul Ajiid , Refaldy Muhammad Andhika , Rahman Karima Zahrani
Published: January 2025

Educational tourism (Eduwisata) is an activity where tourists travel in groups to a place with the main aim of gaining direct learning experience about the location they are visiting. The Sumatra Institute of Technology (ITERA) Educational Area has great potential to develop education-based tourism, with interesting locations such as Embung A, which is currently used by students and the community for sports, Botanical Gardens, Astronomical Observatories, and other potential that has not yet been fully exploited. maximum. Even though it has a lot of potential, the use of edutourism in the ITERA area is currently still centered on Embung A as a sports facility. Therefore, this research aims to develop educational tourism zoning within the Sumatra Institute of Technology so that tourists can enjoy educational tourism more easily and to prevent the concentration of activities in only one location. This zoning development also aims to facilitate policy determination in optimizing the potential of edutourism areas. Through analysis of land capabilities and suitability, this research will produce a zoning map of the edutourism area. With this zoning map, it is hoped that visitors can more easily access various educational tourism locations in ITERA, and educational tourism activities can be spread more evenly throughout the area. Apart from that, it is hoped that better management of the edutourism area can make ITERA a superior edutourism destination that not only provides an enjoyable learning experience for visitors, but also supports the development of education and research in the campus environment.
Analisis Program Makan Gratis Prabowo Subianto Terhadap Strategi Peningkatan Motivasi Belajar Siswa di Sekolah Tinjauan dari Perspektif Sosiologi Pendidikan
Authors: Merlinda Ajeng Atikah , Yusmar Yusuf
Published: January 2025

The Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) is a strategic initiative aimed at improving the nutritional quality and learning motivation of students in Indonesia. This program is based on data showing that 41% of students in Indonesia experience hunger while studying, which negatively impacts their concentration and academic achievement. MBG not only targets school children, but has also been expanded to include toddlers, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. The government has allocated a budget of IDR 71 trillion in the 2025 Draft State Budget for the initial phase of this program, which is planned to start on January 2,A 2025. Through critical discourse analysis developed by Teun A. Van Dijk, this study will analyze the structure and discourse strategies used in the MBG program, as well as how public perceptions of this program are formed and influence students' attitudes and behaviors at school. Data were collected through non-participant observation in schools involved in the program as well as documentation from various social media and related news. The results of this study are expected to provide a clearer picture of the impact of the program on students' learning motivation and its implications in the context of education in Indonesia. Thus, this study can contribute to the development of more effective education policies in Indonesia.
Centenary Paper: Meta-theatre and the World as Stage in Calderón’s
El mágico prodigioso
(1637)
Authors: DE CAMPS JACOBO
Published: January 2025

In
Origin of the German Trauerspiel
(
Ursprung des deutschen Trauerspiels
, 1928), Walter Benjamin worries that the drama of Calderón de la Barca represents the divine on stage. This is, according to
Ursprung
, the ideological danger of the art of the Counter-Reformation, which covers up the vanity and transience of earthly institutions with sacred garments and thus suspends the critical impulse of the public by provoking rapture and aesthetic absorption. Although in Calderón studies the playwright is no longer considered the rigid mouthpiece of the powers that be, Calderón’s martyr dramas are still held to unambiguously embody Tridentine ideology. I argue that Calderón’s martyr drama
El mágico prodigioso
(1637) represents critically the union between the profane and the divine; and encourages reflection about the borders between truth and illusion. Building upon Benjamin, I show that the danger of confusing the profane and the divine is central to
El mágico prodigioso
. Calderón uses the spectacular resources of the theatre to ask how we can distinguish between miracles, moments in which the profane is, however fleetingly, connected to the divine, and illusions, which are tantamount to temptations of the Devil. As I show, Calderón answers this question through the world-as-stage metaphor.
Application of 3D Virtual Digital Visualization Technology in the Simulation and Modeling of Cross-Sea Network Engineering
Authors: Chen Yikang
Published: January 2025

This paper analyzes the importance of cross-sea interconnection projects and delves into the application of 3D virtual digital visualization technology in the simulation of these projects. The system employs OpenGL technology to render 3D images and supports environmental configuration through dynamic link libraries. The internal design of the system is clear, featuring functionalities such as multi-scene dynamic focusing, multi-data port linkage, BIM information display, event tracing, and process simulation. Compared with traditional construction techniques, 3D virtual visualization technology exhibits significant advantages in graphic rendering, scheme selection, collaboration, and construction methods. The research presented in this paper provides valuable references for optimizing cross-sea interconnection projects and other major infrastructure constructions, demonstrating the immense potential of 3D virtual visualization technology in enhancing construction efficiency and reliability.
SISET50: trajectories of hemostasis and thrombosis in Italy 1970-2020
Authors: De Gaetano Giovanni , Donati Maria Benedetta , Bonanni Americo
Published: January 2025

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Resilience first aid: Primary prevention through a strength-based peer support programme
Authors: Rossouw Jurie G. , Ruberto Maria
Published: January 2025

Orientation: Peer support and resilience are crucial for mental health, particularly in high-stress occupations such as healthcare and emergency services. Existing interventions primarily focus on reactive measures, leaving a gap in proactive mental health strategies.Research purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Resilience First Aid (RFA) programme, incorporating the Predictive 6 Factor Resilience (PR6) model and the ALL Protocol, in enhancing resilience and peer support.Motivation for the study: There is a pressing need for primary prevention strategies to address the growing mental health challenges in high-stress professions. These challenges include burnout, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicide, among others. This study addresses the knowledge gap by exploring a strength-based, proactive approach to peer support.Research approach/design and method: A literature review was conducted to examine gaps in peer support and explore the theoretical framework of RFA. The study draws on neurobiological insights and integrates psychotherapeutic principles to develop a resilience-focused intervention.Main findings: Resilience First Aid training significantly improved participants’ personal resilience, peer support skills and ability to recognise suicide risk factors. The ALL Protocol facilitated emotional regulation and constructive problem-solving in peer support interactions, aligning with neuroscience-based insights.Implications for practice: Implementing RFA in high-stress environments could enhance workforce resilience and reduce the prevalence of acute mental health crises. The programme’s structured, proactive approach addresses current gaps in mental health support systems.Contribution/value-add: This study contributes by presenting a comprehensive, proactive model for peer support and resilience, offering a structured conversational tool (ALL Protocol) that can be applied across various professional settings.
Efficacy and safety of solifenacin for overactive bladder: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Ananda I Gede Yogi Prema , Surya Radika Naufal Hadi , Surya Prima Ardiansah , Putratama Alfin , Andhika Dimas Panca
Published: January 2025

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a chronic disease with the symptoms of urgency with or without incontinence. Solifenacin is an antimuscarinic drug that Excels in OAB treatment due to its specific bladder receptor targeting. While previous research had positive outcomes, reports of adverse events (AEs) highlight the need for regular updates on the safety and efficacy of solifenacin for OAB management. This study followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines and was registered to PROSPERO CRD42023445318. A comprehensive search of PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus databases was conducted until July 2023. Data were analyzed using Review Manager version 5.4 (The Cochrane Collaboration, The Nordic Cochrane Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark). Solifenacin had a significantly better effect in decreasing urgency episode (mean difference (MD) = −1.09, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −1.29–−0.89, P < 0.00001), incontinence episode (MD = −0.56, 95% CI: −0.80–−0.32, P < 0.00001), micturition frequency (MD = −1.01, 95% CI: −1.16–−0.85, P < 0.00001), nocturia episode (MD = −0.13, 95% CI: −0.25–−0.01, P = 0.04), and had a higher urine volume (MD = 26.88, 95% CI: 24.17–29.59, P < 0.00001) per 24 h compared to placebo. Solifenacin had a significant number of AEs compared to placebo (MD = 1.75, 95% CI: 1.25–2.45, P = 0.001). Solifenacin significantly decreased urgency episode, incontinence episodes, micturition frequency, and nocturia episode, and had a higher urine volume per 24 h. There was a significant number of AEs in patients receiving solifenacin.
Consumption of folk medicine in men-seeking treatment for infertility
Authors: Baazeem Abdulaziz , Alqurashi Thamer Mishal M. , Alharbi Yasser Homaidi H. , Aldahhas Raad Abdullah D. , Fatani Mutaz Hassan A.
Published: January 2025

Background:

Male infertility is a major health problem that can have a tremendous negative impact on the affected individuals and couples. The use of folk medicine is common practice in the Middle Eastern region, especially before seeking conventional medical treatment. Unfortunately, some of these remedies might be potentially harmful. This study aims to assess the use of folk medicine before formal medical evaluation by a male infertility specialist among men in couples with subfertility in Saudi Arabia.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective study of prospectively documented data was conducted among male patients who presented for evaluation of their infertility at one center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from May 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021, to assess the prevalence of the use of traditional medicine among these patients.

Results:

The total number of patients who visited the center for infertility assessment during the specified period was of 427. Most patients had primary infertility (64.4%). Table 1 summarizes the demographic data of the patient population. About 55.3% of the patients were 40 years old or less. Patients who consumed some form of alternative medicine are 38.9%. A clinical varicocele was detected in 57.8% of these men. Patients who use alternative medicine had significantly lower semen concentration and estradiol levels (P = 0.02 similarly).

Conclusion:

About 38.9% of patients who attended our clinic were using some alternative medicine. Furthermore, patients who use alternative medicine had significantly less sperm motility and progressive motility.