bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of 20 week integrated yoga practice on T lymphocyte function: A prospective intervention study among healthy volunteers
Authors: Bhide Arpana , Kalawat Usha , Chaudhury Abhijit , V Vanajakshamma , Narayana Lakshmi , Hulikal Narendra , Singh Sharan
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Title: Impact of 20 week integrated yoga practice on T lymphocyte function: A prospective intervention study among healthy volunteers
Background: Integrated Yoga, a combination of physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation (dhyana), might have a positive impact on cellular immune response which is a prerequisite for eradication of infections.
Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of integrated yoga on cell mediated immunity among healthy subjects by assessing the ability of T lymphocytes to secrete cytokines in whole blood cultures.
Methods and Material: This prospective study with pre-and-post-intervention design was carried out on 44 apparently healthy volunteers at our Yoga and Meditation Centre. Total Interferon-Gamma (γ) levels (IFN-γ), Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) levels and Interleukin-2 (IL-2) levels produced by activated T lymphocytes (CD4+ and CD8+ cells) were measured using ELISA technique at baseline and after 20 weeks of integrated yoga practice in whole blood cultures. The laboratory data was collected and analyzed.
Results: Sixty three out of 83 volunteered subjects met the selection criteria, of whom only 44 subjects completed the mandatory 20 weeks of the integrated yoga practice and were included in final analysis. There were 29 female and 15 male subjects. Post twenty weeks of integrated yoga practice, the median (inter quartile range, IQR) levels of IFN-γ , TNF-α and IL-2 (expressed in pg/ml) significantly increased in the study subjects as compared to baseline values. The median (IQR) post-intervention vs baseline values for IFN-γ was 356.72 [320.17-377.91] vs. 217.8 [105.47-298.11] with a median difference of 119.91 (95% 127 CI: 74.27-170.66), d = 0.82, z = -4.073 and p = < .001 . The median (IQR) post-intervention vs baseline values for TNF-α was 253.50 [89.06-413.71] vs. 76.02 [56.34-162.62] with a median difference of 114.19 (95% CI:59.92-163.38), d = 0.86, z = -4.610 and p = < .001. The median (IQR) post-intervention vs baseline values for IL-2 was 15.46 [6.33-91.25] vs. 4.70 [2.76-7.48] with a median difference of 16.75 (95% CI: 5.12-91.11), d = 0.82, z = -4.085 and p = < .001.
Conclusions:There was a statistically significant increase in the levels of cytokines produced by activated T lymphocytes after 20 weeks of integrated yoga practice. Hence, we can conclude that practicing integrated yoga can improve the T lymphocyte function and that it can be not only incorporated as a complementary intervention in the treatment of infectious diseases, but also as a preventive strategy to improve the immune status among healthy individuals.
The formation of personhood in the educational theories of Philipp Abraham Kohnstamm and Martinus Jan Langeveld
Authors:   , Hoencamp Marjanne Louise Marloes
Published: January 2025

This study shows how the educational theory of Kohnstamm is based on his elaboration of the philosophy of personalism. It follows that personhood formation should be understood as the becoming of a personality. This implies an educational process that, in addition to developing uniqueness and individuality, is also aimed at learning to make moral choices. From this study it ensues that personhood formation can likewise be understood as educating a child to listen to the voice of its conscience. In Kohnstamm’s understanding, this can be regarded as the voice of God. The family is the primary place of personhood formation in his theory, yet he also stressed that personhood formation is mainly self-formation. It is a process of discovering one’s own unique convictions.
Another important idea in the process of personhood formation is learning to bear responsibility. As a child grows, so does this responsibility. Again, parents play the most important role in this process, but the contact between a child and a teacher or youth leader is also personhood-forming. Didactic forms of education can also contribute to this, as can subjects such as visual education, literature, drama and movement education. It is important for the educational modality to ensure that a child is formed into an individual in community.
In the theory of Langeveld, personhood formation means becoming a ‘self-responsible self-determining personality’. Hereby Langeveld envisaged an education that allows for the child (the person) to discover who they are and understand why they make certain choices (self-determination). This comprises a process of formation in which both freedom and bearing responsibility increase. The role of the child as co-determinant subject in the process of personhood formation is stressed in Langeveld’s theory. An important (second) aim of Langeveld’s theory is that personhood formation also means the child is not only formed into an autonomous individual, but also learns to bear responsibility for the community.
Further, this study evidences that, also in Langeveld’s theory, personhood formation can be equated with conscience formation. This comprises a process of learning to listen to the voice of one’s inner moral authority. The forming would take place primarily as part of the parent-child relationship.
Next, this dissertation presents five insights that follow from this historical-educational research while contributing to contemporary discussions on personhood formation.
Effects of energy use and the extraction of natural resources on the sustainability of the environment in ASEAN nations
Authors: Khoa Bui Quoc , Nguyen Tran Thai Ha , Tu Yu-Te , Diep Gia Luat , Tran Trung Kien , Tien Nguyen Hoang , Chien Feng Sheng
Published: January 2025

Rapid advancement in economies not only accelerates industrial processes but also amplifies the significance of natural resources. The extensive demand of natural resources to inject the industrial and economic growth, in¬deed corrupt the environment and atmosphere, hence creating an ecological deficit. The study, thus, with the help of ASEAN panel data from 2006 to 2020, evaluates the role of natural resource extraction and energy con¬sumption in environmental sustainability. The outcomes of quantile regression and OLS fixed method are robust and point out the positive relationship of natural resource rent with carbon emissions, hence, indicating that the factor significantly increases environmental pollution. Contrastingly, renewable energy consumption mitigates the emissions, hence, pointing out the negative relationship. This inculcates the importance of renewable re¬sources which are needed at a broader level to improve environmental quality. Under the evidence, the effective implementation of energy conservation policies and procedures on natural resources not only helps economies to maintain their economic growth but also keeps up their environmental performance through a single platform.
EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING AND PRESENTATION
Authors:   Master of Education Program in Digital Technology and Learning Innovation, Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240 Thailand, Santhuenkaew Thanarak
Published: January 2025

This book, Educational Innovation and Technology for Learning and Presentation, is published in Thai. The author has meticulously compiled and organized the content based on their extensive experience in teaching, research, and invention development, spanning over 20 years. These efforts have resulted in tangible outcomes, demonstrated through real-world applications. The author believes that this book will serve as a valuable resource for readers, offering practical guidelines for enhancing teaching and learning through educational innovation and technology. The book is divided into two main parts: Part 1 focuses on educational innovation and technology for presentation and dissemination. Part 2 explores educational innovation and technology that contribute to promoting and enhancing learning.
FACTORS AFFECTING ONLINE LEARNING CASE STUDY OF CHITRALADA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Authors:   Digital Innovation and Technology Management, School of Science and Technology, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok 10400 Thailand, Tivaruangrong Tachit
Published: January 2025

This research is a study of factors affecting online learning, case study of Chitralada Vocational School. The population of this research were 648 Vocational Certificate and Higher Vocational Certificate students. According to Taro Yamane's principles, the researcher established the sample by means of a simple random sampling. The research tool was electronic questionnaires that descriptive statistics, such as means x̅ , percentages (%), frequencies, and standard deviations (SD), were used to analyze the data. For testing the hypothesis of analyzing the influence of independent variables, the statistic methods are by using inferential statistics and multiple regression analysis statistics. According to the results of the study, factors affecting online learning are with the highest average: Teacher side; Using the PowerPoint presentation to educate including text, graphics, audio, and video (x̅ = 3.88, SD = 1.143); Quality and speed of internet signal (x̅ = 4.08, SD = 0.999); and the final exam after class (x̅ = 3.80, SD = 0.972). Student side; Availability of place (x̅ = 3.84, SD = 1.035) and intention to attend online classes according to the schedule (x̅ = 3.84, SD = 1.110); and Quality and speed of internet signal (x̅ = 3.97, SD = 1.062). Characteristics online learning factor with the highest average is the highest average: the subject taught with theory which is suitable for online learning (x̅ = 3.62, SD = 1.099).
Clustering Information Exposure Behavior the Welfare State Needs Among Older Adults in Thailand
Authors:   Department of Data Analytics and Actuarial Science, Faculty of Science at Sriracha, Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus, Chonburi ,Thailand, Rasri Arnisa , Choeichom Wuttichai ,   Department of Data Analytics and Actuarial Science, Faculty of Science at Sriracha, Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus, Chonburi ,Thailand, Chimpalee Paweesuda ,   Department of Data Analytics and Actuarial Science, Faculty of Science at Sriracha, Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus, Chonburi ,Thailand, Kunjiratanachot Natcha ,   Department of Data Analytics and Actuarial Science, Faculty of Science at Sriracha, Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus, Chonburi ,Thailand
Published: January 2025

This research has organized data on exposure to welfare state information among senior citizens in Thailand.The K-means algorithm was used to study the media consumption behavior of the seniors. Data derived from the Public Relations Policy and Planning Development Office of the Public Relations Department, covering the period from February 6, 2023 to February 24, 2023 and involving 1,314 participants. The optimal number of clusters was determined through the application of the Elbow method. The results of the clustering analysis, based on the survey of the elderly behavior, led to the identification of three and four distinct groups, respectively. Furthermore, the researchers used the analysis results to recommend publicizing welfare news for the older adults in Thailand, aiming to further enhance the efficiency of public relations.
ROLE OF MAMMALIAN PARAOXONASES IN CELL PROLIFERATION AND APOPTOSIS OF TUMOR CELLS
Authors: Karn Madhab Kumar
Published: January 2025

Mammalian paraoxonase family comprises three highly conserved enzymes PON1, PON2, and PON3. PON1 and PON3 are present in serum lipoprotein fractions, however PON2 is an intracellular protein found in almost every tissue, particularly in the mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum and perinuclear region. PONs are important anti-oxidative enzymes and hence detoxifying. Their roles in atherosclerosis, organophosphate degradation, diabetes, obesity and innate immunity have been established. Physiological substrate for PON2 is unknown, although it shows lactonase activity in vitro. The cytoprotective effect of PON2 through anti-apoptotic behavior is satisfactorily documented. However, the pathway by which PON2 reduces apoptosis is not clear. We have selected human hepatic carcinoma cell line (Huh7) to study the role of PON2 in cell proliferation and apoptosis. The Huh7 cells were grown with and without hydrogen peroxide (in the range of 0-50 μM) and anti-cancerous drug cis-platin (in the range of 50-100 μM) treatment.  The control and treated cells were used to detect the level of PON2 expression by real time PCR. PON2 showed significantly reduced level of expression, which supports the previously reported anti-apoptotic behavior of PON2. Similarly the level PON2 also reduced when treated(in the range of 50-100µM) with  drug SS209A (acetophenon compound) in Mcf-7 cell line. These studies on PON2 together with the previous reports suggest that PON2 stabilizes tumor cells, which could be a potential target for cancer treatment, however the exact mechanism is yet to be understood.

2)     KEYWORDS:

Oxidative stress, atherosclerosis, Paraoxonases (PON), HDL, inflammation, diabetes, cancer, reactive oxygen species, organophosphates, Quorum Quenching.
Exploring The Role of Yoga in Promoting Mental Well – Being and Emotional Resilience
Authors:     Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Saurabh1 Suman
Published: January 2025

This essay examines how yoga, as a holistic practice, can improve mental health and build emotional fortitude. The study explores how yoga incorporates physical postures, breathwork, and mindfulness to alleviate stress, anxiety, and emotional difficulties, drawing on scientific research and traditional traditions. It looks at the psychological and physiological processes—such as autonomic nervous system regulation, cortisol reduction, and the encouragement of positive neuroplasticity—by which yoga improves mental health. The essay also emphasizes how yoga helps people become more emotionally resilient by promoting acceptance, self-awareness, and improved coping mechanisms. The potential of yoga as a supplemental strategy in mental health therapies and its increasing importance in contemporary therapeutic practices are highlighted in the conversation. Yoga, an age-old discipline with roots in mental, physical, and spiritual disciplines, is well known for its transforming benefits on emotional fortitude and mental health. This article examines the various ways that yoga might support emotional stability and mental health in the face of contemporary challenges. It emphasizes the physiological and psychological advantages of yoga, such as stress reduction, mood enhancement, improved cognitive function, and increased emotional regulation, by drawing on both traditional traditions and scientific research.

Yoga's combination of physical postures, breathwork, and mindfulness helps to promote neuroplasticity and a balanced autonomic nervous system while lowering cortisol, the stress hormone. Additionally, yoga fosters emotional resilience by emphasizing self-awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance, which enables people to face difficulties with more composure.

KEYWORDS-

Yoga, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Meditation, Emotional Resilience, Stress Reduction, Mental Health, Anxiety Management, Emotional Regulation, Cognitive Functioning
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Authors:   Student in computer science and engineering & presidency University, Bangalore, V AMIRTHA PREEYA
Published: January 2025

The design teams achieved this by breaking down the major problem into subtasks and devising solutions for each. In this way, the design teams chose an appropriate generator and mounted it inconspicuously in the vehicle; they designed a battery heating scheme using heating pads; and adapted existing vehicle circuitry to accommodate the new battery charging system. The design teams programmed a microcontroller to activate each component as needed with transistor-controlled current relays. Therefore, the electric vehicle is capable of activating its generator through the microcontroller, and the microcontroller further decides whether it should activate the heating pads in case the system temperature falls below an acceptable boundary or whether to activate the charger in case the battery state of charge falls below an acceptable boundary. Based on what the temperature sensor connected to batteries, a signal from a voltage divider tied to the same batteries, as well as one from a current sensor in series to the battery charger and the pack of batteries says, the systems to be used are determined through the microcontroller. The design teams rewired the vehicle circuitry so that when the generator activates, it always assumes responsibility for driving the vehicle, with the batteries becoming completely disconnected from the motor to minimize the change of their becoming damaged. As a side effect of the small generator size necessary to fit in the vehicle, this means that when the generator is active, the vehicle is limited to only approximately 6mph.

Towards the end of the project, it was realized by the design teams that their selected method of reading the battery of state of charge could not function as implemented.

The time was too short to repair. The sponsor, in the stopgap measure, suggested a hand switch for the activation and deactivation of the generator. That way, it would ensure that the design was not actually automatic but a feature that could easily be remedied by the design teams in the future. The design teams are glad of their work, since all other systems have already been tested and tried to be confirmed working, the vehicle can indeed run from its batteries or its generator.

Keyword: Design teams, electric vehicle, generator, battery heating scheme, heating pads, vehicle circuitry, microcontroller, current relays, temperature sensor, voltage divider, current sensor, battery state of charge, system activation, rewiring circuitry, battery charging system, generator-driven motor, speed limitation (6 mph), manual switch, automatic systems, system troubleshooting, future improvements, stopgap measure, system testing, battery protection, design challenges.
A REVIEW ON INTELLIGENT TUTORING SYSTEMS: Enhancing Learning with Conversational AI
Authors: Sarfaraj Ghanchi Kabir , Adhvaryu Dr. Rachit , Jha Dr. Ashwini Kumar
Published: January 2025

In this research article is that in modern education, artificial intelligence is used to provide personalized, interactive learning experiences. In this paper, we present the design and implementation of an Intelligent Learning System (ITS) in the form of a chatbot tailored for first-year Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) students. The proposed system acts as a conversational agent that can explain complex topics in a simplified manner while engaging students in active problem solving. Using Natural Language Processing (NLP), the chatbot provides real-time answers and explanations to students’ questions, tailored to their individual learning needs. The system also includes an automatic multiple-choice question (MCQ) generation module for formative assessment.

Keywords       Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS), Machine Learning (ML), Conversational AI, Automated Assessment, Interactive Learning.
Waste Management
Authors:   Dept of Computer Science  Engineering Presidency  University  Bengaluru, India, Teja   Daripineni
Published: January 2025

Proper waste management is a great challenge to modern society because of increased urbanization and population growth, yet it is a concern to the environment. This project encompasses a comprehensive system of waste management using technology as the basis in streamlining its collection, segregation, and proper disposal. These features include database management, a role-based structure for users, and real-time performance monitoring. The system focuses on the lack of accountability in traditional waste collection practices, very low user participation rates, and even inefficiency when using IoT-based technologies like route optimization and user engagement mechanisms. The system applies a rewards-based model to encourage proper waste segregation, engaging the community while promoting environmentally responsible behavior. In addition, the project focuses on scalability, data security, and user-friendly interfaces to ensure wide adoption and long-term viability. The implementation phase includes frontend and backend development with a focus on seamless integration and efficient performance. Results from the system show enhanced operational efficiency, reduced costs, and improved recycling rates. This project is contributing to the ever-increasing field of smart waste management, providing an integrated solution which meets the standards of sustainable development goals and therefore promises a greener and cleaner future.

Keywords— Waste Management System, Smart Waste Management, IoT in Waste Management, Waste Collection Optimization, Recycling Incentives, Route Optimization, Waste Segregation, Centralized Database Management, Environmental Sustainability, Rewards-Based Model, Performance Monitoring, User Engagement in Waste Management, Waste Disposal Efficiency, Smart City Solutions, Sustainable Development Goals.
DESIGNING A SECURE N-TIER ARCHITECTURE FOR CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS
Authors: Molleti Ramasankar
Published: January 2025

The study of building secure N-Tier architectures
in cloud environments is crucial to the issue in
today’s distributed systems. It looks at the
development of N-Tier architectures in cloud
computing and outlines the main security
components of each tier. The study provides
detailed solutions for addressing the main
security threats such as data privacy, access
control, and threat identification. It also covers
aspects such as design and implementation,
emphasizing depth. The study discusses future
works and directions which include zero-trust
security systems, and AI security in the future.
Thus, this research can be useful for

organizations to increase the security of cloud-
based N-Tier applications in the constantly

developing threats.
Keywords: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Access
Management, Threat Detection, Cloud
Computing, Compliance, DevSecOps.
Japanese Prisoners of the Russо-Japanese War in the Arakcheev Barracks of the Novgorod Province
Authors: Streltsov D. V.
Published: January 2025

The Russo-Japanese War was essentially the first war during which the Hague Convention With Respect to the Laws and Customs of War on Land was tested. At that time, Russia, like Japan, was concerned about the country’s international reputation and sought to create the impression of a civilized power. After the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, it made great efforts to ensure that the detention of prisoners of war met international requirements. There were a little more than 2,000 Japanese prisoners of war in Russia. Most of them were kept in the Arakcheev Barracks of the village of Medved, Novgorod Province. The article shows that the prisoners of war had good financial provision and enjoyed freedom of movement in the village. The Russian side tried to take into account the dietary tastes of the Japanese. The article presents the results of the mission of the American Vice-Consul Thomas Smith, undertaken to study the situation of the prisoners of war, according to which the treatment of the Japanese POWs did not cause any criticism. The author also shows that, today, the memory of the Japanese prisoners of war is carefully preserved by the villagers. There is a permanent museum exposition in the local house of culture, and the tombstones left after the burial of the deceased prisoners of war are part of the memorial in their honor.
Tōgō Kazuhiko: Japan Should Rely on the Power of Its Culture (Interviewer Maria Chizhevskaya)
Authors: Chizhevskaya M. P.
Published: January 2025

On March 30, 2022, Professor Tōgō Kazuhiko gave an interview in Tokyo. Professor is known as an expert on Russia and Europe, the author of many books, among which are The Inside Story of the Negotiations on the Northern Territories: Five Lost Windows of Opportunity [Tōgō, 2010], Japan’s Foreign Policy 1945– 2009: The Quest for a Proactive Policy [Tōgō, 2011]. Professor Tōgō shared his opinion on current complicated issues, including Japan’s relations with the US, Europe, and China, the Russia-Ukraine crisis, conflict between Russia and the West, as well as his view of the Western values and Japan’s position in the world.
The Court Tradition of Japan in Konjaku Monogatarishū
Authors: Trubnikova N. N. , Kolyada M. S.
Published: January 2025

Among the literary works of the Heian era (late 8th – 12th centuries), Tales of Times Now Past (Konjaku Monogatarishū, 1120s) is notable for covering a much broader range of characters than kagami historical texts, monogatari tales, early gunki-monogatari, and even other compilations of setsuwa didactic tales. Among the characters, there are numerous laypersons from nearly all provinces of Japan, along with residents of the capital and monks. But Japanese court tradition is represented in Konjaku as well, and not only in Chapter 22, which is devoted to officials of the Fujiwara clan. This tradition can be investigated by comparing Konjaku with texts of the court literature or later setsuwa collections, compilers of which focus on life of the capital aristocracy and include in their works some tales from Konjaku. It is also possible to make a study based on the examination of terms used for the highest state offices and contexts of such terms’ appearance. In this article, we tried to employ both approaches and showed how court stories, adopted from uta-monogatari poem-tales, were transformed and turned into a part of the setsuwa tradition, in which they continue to exist and receive various interpretations in various collections. For instance, we analyzed some tales which are common for Konjaku and Jikkinshō (Collected Admonitions in Ten Sections, 13th century). Dignitaries in Konjaku make their appearance in a great variety of situations, demonstrate multifarious emotions and possess different talents. Ladies of the court – starting with empresses – also act in this setsuwa collection. Their life may be described in the tales in the manner of refined court prose – or in a much ruder style. The court tradition of Japan itself is compared with the Indian and Chinese ones – as the compiler imagined them. Some tales from Konjaku monogatari-shū in Russian translation are placed in the annex to this article.
The Personality of Sugihara Chiune (1900–1986) and the Preservation of Historical Memory of Him After World War II
Authors: Vorobeva D. I.
Published: January 2025

The article is dedicated to researching the biography and historical memory of the Japanese consul in Lithuania in 1939–1940 and the only Japanese Righteous Among the Nations Sugihara Chiune, who issued 2139 transit visas to Polish and Lithuanian Jews from July to September 1940, which helped them escape the tragedy of the Holocaust in Lithuania after the German attack on the USSR.

For the reader’s convenience, the work is divided into 5 parts. The first focuses on the stages of Sugihara’s career before his appointment as consul in Kaunas: his early biography (1900–1919), his study of Russian in Harbin (1919–1924), his work at the Japanese Consulate General (1925–1932) and the Manchukuo Foreign Ministry (1932–1935), his transfer to the Japanese Foreign Ministry in Tokyo (1935–1937), and his departure for a diplomatic mission in Finland (1937–1939). Along with a description of his professional development, an important place in this part is occupied by an analysis of Sugihara’s personal life and the process of shaping his views, which subsequently determined his willingness to act in a way that, at first glance, was not typical of a diplomat of militarist Japan.

The second and third parts describe Sugihara’s activities in Kaunas (1939– 1940). Attention is paid both to his intelligence activities with the support of Polish agents and to his private life, the events of which developed Sugihara’s earlier capacity for sympathy for people of other nationalities. It also details the process of issuing transit visas to Jewish refugees, deliberately carried out in violation of Foreign Ministry instructions, as well as estimates of the number who left Lithuania thanks to Sugihara and describes their further journey.

The fourth part, although small, covers a broad period in the life of the former Japanese consul in Lithuania: his work in Prague (1940–1941), Königsberg (1941), and Bucharest (1941–1944), internment and repatriation to Japan (1944–1947), work in various commercial firms (1947–1975) and the process of recognition as a Righteous (1984).

Finally, the final part of the paper is devoted to the analysis of the historical memory of Sugihara in Israel, Japan, the USA, Poland, Lithuania, and Russia, as well as identification of the main differences in its nature and the reasons that determined this heterogeneity.
The Image of the USA in the Works by Fukuzawa Yukichi
Authors: Sharova A. B.
Published: January 2025

During the Edo period, the Japanese saw images of “other” peoples in Dutch books and maps. The opportunity to see images of “Others” involuntarily gave rise to the idea not only of the plurality and diversity of people in the world, of the level of their civilization and enlightenment, but, most importantly, of the place that the Japanese themselves occupied in this system. The Japanese also saw images of Native Americans on screens and maps.Not wanting to become a colony like other Asian countries, from the end of the Tokugawa era (1603–1868), Japan began organizing overseas missions and sending promising young Japanese to study in other countries. The main goal was to adopt the experience and achievements of the “enlightened West” and transform Japan into an advanced country that would be able to take its place among the leading powers of the time.The first official mission to America was sent by the Japanese in 1860. This mission included the future greatest Japanese educator of the Meiji era (1868–1912), Fukuzawa Yukichi (1835–1901). Later, he visited America again, in 1867. He described his memories of these trips in his autobiography, which he dictated in his declining years. These trips served as great assistance for him to write chapters on the United States in the geographical works Description of the Countries of the World (Sekai kuni zukushi, 1869) and The State of Affairs in the West (Seiy jij, 1866–1869). In Fukuzawa’s description, the United States appears as a progressive and dynamically developing country that Japan should emulate.
ANALISIS KESEDIAAN MEMBAYAR (WILLINGNESS TO PAY) PRODUK BERAS ORGANIK “SUKMA HUTABOHU” DI KELOMPOK TANI LAMUTA KLASTER III
Authors: Panigoro Muhammad Abrar , Halid Amir , Saleh Yanti
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui harga yang bersedia dibayarkan oleh konsumen terhadap produk beras organik “sukma hutabohu” Kelompok Tani Lamuta Klaster III. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan Snowball Sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 60 responden. Jenis dan sumber data penelitian menggunakan data primer dan data sekunder. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) dengan 3 tahap operasional yaitu membangun pasar hipotesis, menentukan nilai lelang dan menghitung rataan nilai WTP. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sebanyak 50 responden bersedia membayar lebih untuk 1 kg produk beras organik, sedangkan sebanyak 10 responden tidak bersedia membayar lebih. Nilai WTP produk beras organik diperoleh Rp. 19.913/1kg dan menunjukkan lebih tinggi dari harga yang berlaku di kelompok tani lamuta yaitu Rp. 15.000/kg.
ANALISIS MINAT PETERNAK SAPI POTONG DI KECAMATAN SUMBERREJO KABUPATEN BOJONEGORO
Authors: Rahmawati Yesi , Purnomo Sutrisno Hadi , Ferichani Minar
Published: January 2025

Kecamatan Sumberrejo memiliki potensi besar dalam peternakan sapi potong, namun minat peternak bervariasi karena berbagai faktor. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis minat peternak, mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang memengaruhinya, serta merumuskan strategi peningkatan partisipasi peternak. Dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan metode purposive sampling, penelitian melibatkan 60 responden yang telah beternak minimal satu tahun. Hasil menunjukkan mayoritas peternak adalah laki-laki berusia di atas 50 tahun, berpendidikan dasar, dan berprofesi utama sebagai petani. Secara parsial, variabel umur, pendidikan, pengalaman beternak, dan jenis sapi tidak signifikan memengaruhi minat beternak. Namun, peran pemerintah daerah dan daya beli pasar memiliki pengaruh signifikan. Secara simultan, semua variabel independen berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beternak. Penelitian merekomendasikan peningkatan dukungan pemerintah dan fasilitasi peternak untuk mengoptimalkan potensi ekonomi lokal melalui pengembangan peternakan sapi potong.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN DAGING AYAM BROILER DI PRIMA FRESMART KABUPATEN PATI
Authors: Handayani Eka Purnama Sari , Wicaksana Bayu Eka
Published: January 2025

Sektor peternakan berperan penting dalam pemenuhan pangan hewani berupa daging, susu, dan telor. Sektor peternakan, khususnya peternakan ayam broiler merupakan produk pangan hewan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pangan hewani masyarakat Indonesia. Kabupaten Pati merupakan salah satu daerah yang memiliki potensi peternakan unggas, khususnya ayam broiler. Prima Freshmart merupakan toko retail produk pangan olahan yang memiliki branding penyedian produk pangan yang memenuhi standar ASUH (Aman, Sehat, Utuh, dan Halal). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian daging ayam broiler di Prima Freshmart Supriyadi Kecamatan Pati Kabupaten Pati. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode analisis kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Analisis kuantitatif menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda.  Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian konsumen meliputi harga, lokasi, dan kualitas produk. Hasil analisis dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa harga yang kompetitif, lokasi yang strategis, dan kualitas produk yang baik memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian daging ayam broiler di Prima Freshmart. Kualitas produk merupakan faktor yang dominan yang mempengaruhi pengambilan keputusan pembelian produk daging ayam broiler. Kualitas produk yang baik akan mampu meningkatkan penjualan terhadap produk daging ayam broiler.
SIKAP PETANI DALAM MEMILIH VARIETAS BIBIT BAWANG MERAH DI DESA MAMPU KECAMATAN ANGGERAJA KABUPATEN ENREKANG
Authors: Amri Azrarul , S Muh. Fuad Khair , Ilsan Mais
Published: January 2025

Pada praktik budidaya bawang merah, pemilihan bibit oleh petani tidak selalu berdasarkan faktor ilmiah atau rekomendasi dari pihak-pihak berwenang. Banyak petani yang memilih varietas bibit berdasarkan pengalaman pribadi, kebiasaan, atau informasi dari sesama petani sehingga seringkali hasilnya kurang memuaskan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan keunggulan dan kelemahan bibit bawang merah varietas lokal dan impor, serta sikap petani dalam penggunaannya. Studi dilakukan di Desa Mampu, Kecamatan Anggeraja, Kabupaten Enrekang, pada September 2023 hingga Februari 2024, dengan sampel 59 petani menggunakan teknik cluster random sampling. Analisis data menggunakan tabel distribusi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bibit lokal unggul dalam aspek tepat waktu, jumlah, lokasi, jenis, mutu, dan harga, namun lemah dalam risiko produksi, ketahanan hama, produktivitas, dan harga benih. Sebaliknya, bibit impor unggul dalam kesesuaian agrosistem, kemudahan penggunaan, daya simpan, produktivitas, dan harga jual, namun lemah pada setiap atribut lainnya. Sikap petani terhadap penggunaan bibit lokal sangat tinggi, baik dari komponen kognitif, afektif, maupun konatif, sedangkan sikap terhadap bibit impor sangat rendah di semua komponen tersebut.
PEMILIH PEMULA DALAM PEMILU 2024: MEMBANGUN KESADARAN POLITIK PADA GENERASI Z
Authors: Yulianti Dwiana Binti , Kusuma Dewi Dian Suluh , Djuwitaningsih Ekapati Wahjuni
Published: January 2025

Generasi Z sebagai pemilih pemula pada pemilu 2024 ini mempunyai peran signifikan dan mampu memberikan kontribusi terhadap keberhasilan pemilu baik pilihan presiden (pilpres) dan juga pemilihan anggota DPD, DPD, dan DPRD. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan edukasi dan pemahaman politik khususnya kepada generasi Z sebagai pemilih pemula terkait dengan kesadaran politik dalam pemilu 2024. Pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan tiga tahap: (1) persiapan, (2) pelaksanaan seminar, dan (3) pelaporan kegiatan. Pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan pada mitra berupa seminar yang dikemas melalui ceramah dan diskusi. Setelah pelaksanaan, hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini menunjukkan adanya beberapa peningkatan: peningkatan pemahamanan mitra terkait dengan pentingnya pemilu; peningkatan pemahaman mitra sebagai pemilih pemula dalam pemilu, dan pemahaman strategi dalam membangun kesadaran politik pada pemilu 2024.
Transformasi Green House Langkah Baru Pertanian Desa Ladahai
Authors: Darmawan Muh Agung
Published: January 2025

Program transformasi Green House di Desa Ladahai merupakan upaya revitalisasi fasilitas pertanian yang terbengkalai menjadi pusat pertanian produktif. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan fungsi green house melalui serangkaian kegiatan rehabilitasi dan pelatihan pertanian modern. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain studi kasus, melibatkan observasi langsung dan wawancara dengan pemerintah desa serta warga setempat. Kegiatan transformasi meliputi pembersihan lahan, perbaikan struktur fisik, pembuatan bedengan, pemupukan, pemasangan mulsa, penanaman berbagai jenis sayuran (kangkung, sawi, bayam, kacang panjang, cabai, dan semangka), serta pelatihan penanaman bibit untuk masyarakat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan keberhasilan rehabilitasi fisik green house dan peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat dalam teknik pertanian modern. Program ini berhasil menciptakan kolaborasi efektif antara mahasiswa KKN, karang taruna, dan masyarakat desa dalam pengembangan pertanian berkelanjutan. Keberlanjutan program dapat ditingkatkan melalui pembentukan tim pengelola tetap dan pengembangan sistem pengelolaan yang terstruktur.
Pengembangan Kompetensi Siswa dalam Menulis Berita
Authors: Rapi Muhammad , Sultan Sultan , Basri Muh Bahly , Ilham Muhammad , Gaffar Muh Syukri
Published: January 2025

Journalistic activities are very important to be developed in schools to enhance students' creativity. This is in line with the era of information technology advancement that provides accessibility to users including students to produce news. The ease of producing news needs to be accompanied by the ability to write. Journalism is one of the platforms for students to develop writing skills so that it can accommodate the emergence of citizen journalism or citizen reporters who can play an active role in collecting, selecting, and reporting information that has news value. Journalism training helps students develop effective communication skills, critical of the information obtained. The training was attended by 20 participants. The training was divided into three sessions, each discussing basic journalistic concepts, news writing techniques, and news editing. Participants followed all stages of the training which was divided into three sessions. In addition to understanding journalistic theory, participants also practiced writing news. Before the training was conducted, there were three categories of participants, namely (a) students who had never participated in journalism training, (b) students who had participated in journalism training, but had never produced news, and (c) students who had participated in journalism training and had experience making news scripts. After the training was conducted, the category of students who had participated in journalism training and were able to produce news scripts.
Állandó bivalylegelő botanikai vizsgálata
Authors: Varga Krisztina , Húth Balázs , Bede László , Zsebő Sándor , Stencinger Dávid , Horváth Bálint , Hegedűs Gergő , Iljaz Ali , Abdinoor Jabir Ali , Kulmány István Mihály , Janchiv Gansuld , Licskai Áron , Csízi István
Published: January 2025

A botanical survey of a buffalo pasture of Dunaszeg was carried out on 14 May 2024. The study area was a French buffalo meadow (Arrhenatheretum). The results of the cenological survey were evaluated according to Borhidi's Social Behaviour Types and ecological indicator values (water demand, nitrogen demand, light demand), and the degree of degradation of the area was determined. The dominant plant species in the area was French perennial (Arrhenatherum elatius), classified as a disturbance-tolerant species with 36.09% cover.  The degree of degradation of the area is close to 1 (DF: 0.99), indicating the degradation of the area due to the constant grazing every day of the year for the 3rd year. In the study area, reducing grazing pressure and occasionally introducing natural seed dispersal into the grassland management technology could be a solution to regenerating the vegetation.
Investigation of the aftereffects of organic fertilization in a solonetz soil type in a near-natural grassland community
Authors: Asbolt Gergő , Czimbalmos Róbert , Csízi István
Published: January 2025

In the autumn of 2021, we examined the residual effects of applied granular sheep manure in a saline habitat, transitional grass association, in the spring of 2024. Three years after the application of organic fertilizer doses (10-15-20 t/ha), we measured the dominance of Alopecuretum pratensis as the dominant grass species in the treatments, while in the control, Festuca pseudovina became the dominant associate. The composition of the plant community influenced yield levels, with the 20 t/ha manure treatment yielding 110.6% more than the control. In terms of species diversity, the treatments that received manure showed higher values.
Experiences with grassland aerator with blades in Karcag
Authors: Asbolt Gergő , Czimbalmos Róbert , Nagy Dominik , Varga Krisztina
Published: January 2025

In 2023-24, we examined the effects of a lawn aerator with blades on plant structure, nitrogen, and total organic carbon content in a near-natural grass association in Karcag, characterized by saline soil. Following the aeration in October, by the following May, the nitrogen and total organic carbon content of the grass soil decreased. There was a decline in species diversity and the cover value of leguminous grass species. In contrast, the cover proportion of moderately oligotrophic, community-forming Festuca pseudovina increased. Additionally, the cover value of the dominant grass species, Alopecurus pratensis, also rose due to the two-time intervention with the blade roller. Summarizing our results, the application of lawn aeration in sensitive plant structures of near-natural grass associations is justified with great care.
Strategic Role of Agricultural Extension Apparatus in the Development of Independent Village-Based Agricultural Business
Authors: Hamid Hendrawati , Faisal Muhammad , Baso Nashar A , Jamarudddin Jamarudddin
Published: January 2025

This study was conducted with the aim of analyzing and tracing the strategic roles implemented by Agricultural Extension officers in the development of agribusiness, which is expected to further increase village independence in building the economy through the agricultural sector, which in turn can further improve the welfare of farmers and their families. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with respondents being agricultural extension officers, Village Heads, farmer group administrators, and female farmers, who were determined by purposive sampling and snowball sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and literature studies. From the results of the study, several things were found, namely Agricultural products, especially paddy fields, are not optimal due to the unavailability of technical irrigation that is able to meet the water needs of farmers. In addition, the production produced by the community is still oriented towards household consumption. Agribusiness development needs to be directed towards market orientation and profit.
Resilience of Wives Experienced Inaffair
Authors: Elda Prisicilia , Widyorini Endang
Published: January 2025

The main problem that will cause the marriage rate to fall in 2024 is the factor of infidelity, and Indonesia is number two in cases of infidelity in Asia. There are two choices that a wife must make to her husband, namely whether the wife will accept him back or terminate her marriage or divorce. The process of a wife continuing to accept the situation and surviving her husband's affair is a process of resilience. The method used in this research is qualitative research using a phenomenological approach which conducted research on three wives who experienced infidelity, worked alone and still maintained their marriage. The results of the research show that the three subjects have good resilience, because they have reasons to remain resilient, there is a process for the subject to become resilient, forms of resilience and factors that influence them to have good resilience.
Nível de conhecimento de mulheres acerca do câncer de mama: revisão integrativa
Authors: Santos Sandreane Viana dos , Silva Geyssy Nayra de Macêdo , Rocha Eyshila Marilia Almeida , Câmara Joseneide Teixeira , Martins Siriane Jeyse dos Santos , Moura Marília Câmara , Moura Catharina Câmara , Moura Leônidas Reis Pinheiro , Brito Cleidiane Maria Sales de , Pinho Francilene Rodrigues de
Published: January 2025

O câncer de mama é uma das neoplasias mais prevalentes no grupo de indivíduos do sexo feminino, sendo a principal causa de mortalidade por câncer nesse grupo específico. Caracteriza-se pela proliferação rápida e descontrolada de células mamárias, com potencial para invadir tecidos adjacentes ou áreas remotas do corpo, configurando o processo conhecido como metástase. Este estudo teve como objetivo demostrar o nível de conhecimento das mulheres em relação ao câncer de mama. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. A coleta foi realizada pelos autores em junho de 2024. A pesquisa foi baseada em fontes de informação como Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Base de dados de Enfermagem (BDENF) e Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE).  Foi constatado que, de forma geral, há conhecimento sobre os sinais clínicos do câncer de mama, entretanto há falta de informação sobre a idade recomendada para a realização do exame, e não houve concordância em relação aos fatores hereditários associados ao câncer de mama. É fundamental aprimorar as estratégias voltadas para a detecção precoce do carcinoma de mama, por meio da produção e divulgação de conhecimento, bem como da disponibilização de recursos que garantam um acesso rápido e simplificado às práticas de rastreamento e diagnóstico precoce.