bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
In vitro Anti-arthritic and Antioxidant properties of the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Cordia myxa leaves
Authors: Khandelwal V. , . Anita , Sharma T.
Published: June 2022

Many plants of Cordia genus are ethanomedically used to treat various diseased conditions like urine infection, leprosy, lung diseases and act as anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, appetitie suppressant, cough suppressant, diuretic and antimalarial agents. Cordia myxa is one of that traditionally important plants. The aim of the present research is to investigate the chemical composition, antioxidant, anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Cordia myxa leaves. Phytochemical investigation indicates the presence of alkaloids, phenols, flavanoids etc. responsible for tremendous pharmacological activities. Both the extracts were found to express significant free radical scavenging activity in dose dependent manner with highest 67.87% by aqueous extract. In vitro antiinflammatory and anti-arthritic were also determined where aqueous extract showed maximum inhibition in HRBC membrane lyses with 68.73% inhibition and 72.4% inhibition in protein denaturation which confers potential anti-arthritic activity.
Genetic diversity analysis of the wild edible mushroom Termitomyces heimii by using RAPD markers
Authors: Khandayataray Pratima , Murthy Meesala Krishna , Giri Abinash , Samal Dibyaranjan , Laskar Saeed Ahmed
Published: June 2022

To identify the genetic diversity of wild edible Termitomyces heimii (T. heimii) mushrooms, they were collected from three geographical locations in Baleswar, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj districts in the North Odisha of India and were assessed using RAPD markers. 5 primers produced 43 scorable bands with 100% of the polymorphism. Polymorphic banding patterns with the number of amplified fragments varied from 6 (OPT 5 and OPT 12) to 11 (OPT 1) with an average of 8.6 per primer. The PIC values ranged from minimum value of 0.30 to maximum of 0.44 with an average value of 0.38. The heterozygosity (H) varied from 0.29 to 0.43 with an average of 0.36. The number of effective alleles (Ne), Shannon’s information index (I) and Nei’s gene diversity (h) were observed at population level as 1.604, 0.542 and 0.361 respectively whereas at species level the values were observed as 1.675, 0.684 and 0.459 respectively. These results showed the abundant genetic variability in the wild T. heimii. Nei’s gene diversity investigation showed that the genetic diversity was mainly found within geographical populations. The results of Mantel tests, UPGMA analysis, PCoA and PCA showed that geographical isolation is an important factor for the observed genetic differentiation.
Display of distinct endogenous phenolic contents in different rice ecotypes grown under normal conditions: a potent biomarker system for sensing growth, stress and adaptability
Authors: Haq Shamshadul , Kumari Deepa , Dhingra Prerna , Kothari S.L. , Kachhwaha Sumita
Published: June 2022

Phenolic compounds are important bioactive components in plant kingdoms with ubiquitous distribution amid immense structural diversity. They are indispensable in developmental and physiological stages of a plant besides having specific response in protection, adaptability, environmental and climatic resilience. In the present study, total phenolic content (TPC) was evaluated in 9 different rice ecotypes (PB- 1, PB-1121, PB-1509, Pusa-RH-10, CSR-30, PR-126, HKR-47, Govind and Sharbati) belonging to basmati and non-basmati rice varieties. TPC distribution was measured in both shoot and root system at 14 days old seedling stage. In shoot, the average TPC distribution was 254.38 μg of GAE/gm FW, ranged from 170.33 μg to 357.62 μg of GAE/gm FW. For root, the TPC ranged from 64.58 μg to 105.27 μg of GAE/gm Fw with an average of 84.82 μg of GAE/gm FW. Hence, increased TPC was observed in shoots compared to roots, also there was a positive correlation in TPC distribution between shoot and root. Furthermore, the TPC distribution was more profound in shoot and root of basmati varieties compared to non-basmati varieties. Therefore, differential TPC distribution represents significant physiological feature during the developmental process for optimum growth and metabolism within the rice varieties according to their ecological behavior.
Potential Biomedical implications of bioactive pigment and silver nanoparticles produced by the actinobacteria Rhodococcus sp. NCIM 5126
Authors: Kazi Zareenkousar , Hungund Basavaraj S. , Dessai Diksha , Banapurmath Nagaraj R. , Yaradoddi Jayachandra S.
Published: June 2022

Actinobacteria are potential producers of pigments. The objective of the present study was to extract bioactive pigments from Rhodococcus sp. (NCIM 5126). The actinobacterium produced orange-colored pigment in a liquid medium. Extraction of the pigment was done using ethyl acetate in a rotary evaporator. The pigments produced were analyzed by UV-Visible spectrophotometer, thin-layer chromatography and Fourier Transfer Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Thin-layer chromatography resulted in producing purified pigments with an Rf value of 0.813. The produced pigment was characterized by UV/Vis spectral studies with λmax at 210 nm. FTIR determines the presence of C-C conjugated double bond similar to carotenoid structure which mainly acts as a chromophore for light absorption. Effect of various parameters on production of pigment was carried out using OFAT for carbon source, nitrogen source, temperature and pH. The studies revealed that dextrose and peptone were the best carbon and nitrogen sources respectively. The optimum temperature and pH were 30oC and 7.0 respectively. The extracted pigment possessed antimicrobial activity against both gram-positive (Bacillus cereus) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria and also showed the antioxidant property. The current report also demonstrates the extracellular production of silver nanoparticles using actinobacterium. The biosynthesized silver nanoparticles were characterized using UV-Visible spectral analysis with peak observation at 302 nm which confirms the presence of silver nanoparticles. These silver nanoparticles also demonstrated good antimicrobial activity against both gram-positive (Bacillus cereus NCIM-5391) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli NCIM-5258) bacteria. The nanoparticles tested did not show any antioxidant properties. Further, synthesized silver nanoparticles showed cytotoxic activity as demonstrated by the MTT assay.
Immobilization of Purified RNase of Bacillus sp. RB-3 with Moringa Gum Polyvinyl alcohol (MGP) hydrogel and observing its effects on the Hep-2C cell lines
Authors: Thakur Priyanka , Chauhan Vivek , Kumar Rakesh , Shreya Mazumdar , Ranote Sunita , Chauhan Ghanshyam S. , Kanwar Shamsher S.
Published: June 2022

RNase is a type of nuclease that catalyzes the degradation of RNA into smaller components. RNase are found greatly in living organisms and are known to be involved in gene expression regulation and RNA metabolism. Present study was attempted for the purification and the applications of the bacterial RNase. Purified RNase showed the presence of a single band of 28 kDa on SDS-PAGE. FTIR spectral studies successfully confirmed the synthesis of MGP and immobilization of RNase onto MGP. The optimum substrate, temperature, time and pH for free and hydrogel-bound RNase recovered from Bacillus sp. RB-3 were found 150μg/mL for hydrogel bound, 200 μg /mL for free RNase, 37°C, 30 (min) and 7.4 respectively. Moreover, RNase is cytotoxic against Hep-2C cell lines.
hOGG1 and APE1 Gene Polymorphism and Risk of Gastrointestinal Cancer in Rural Population of South-Western Maharashtra
Authors: Patil Madhavi N. , Datkhile Kailas D. , Bhandurge Parixit J. , Gudur Anand K. , Gudur Rashmi A.
Published: June 2022

The base excision repair (BER) mechanism plays a key role in repair of DNA modifications caused by oxidized or reduced bases which help in maintaining the genomic stability. Genetic variations in BER pathway genes are known to alter the DNA repair capacity, thereby appealing the susceptibility to various cancer risks. Present study was undertaken to evaluate an association between the polymorphisms in hOGG1 and APE1 genes and the susceptibility of gastrointestinal cancer in unexplored population of south-western Maharashtra. In this hospital-based case-control study, we used polymerase chain reaction- restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method to examine the genotype distribution of hOGG1 (rs1052133) and APE1 (rs1130409) genes in 200 GI cancer patients in comparison with 200 healthy controls. Results of our investigations revealed no direct significant association between the variant genotype of hOGG1 (OR: 0.99; CI: 0.55-1.78; p: 0.99) and GI cancer risk when compared with the wild type genotype while variant genotype of APE1 (OR: 0.31; CI: 0.12-0.82; p: 0.014) showed a decreased risk for susceptibility of GI cancer. Thus, our study indicated that the polymorphism in APE1gene may contribute to the protective effect of GI cancer development among rural population of the south-western Maharashtra.
Bioprospecting Azotobacter spp. from soil samples of Akola region for Exopolysaccharide (EPS) production
Authors: Barate D.L.
Published: June 2022

xopolysaccharides are high molecular weight polymers that consist of sugar residues which widely vary in structure and function. Many micro-organisms secrete extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) during their life cycle. Azotobacter is one such bacterium that secretes EPS at suitable condition. In this study, Azotobacter were isolated from soil samples to explore the EPS production. Bacteria were identified by morphological, cultural and biochemical characteristics. The isolates KE and GE were found to be potential isolates for EPS production. Quantitative analysis by phenol sulfuric acid method showed KE containing 42 mg/ml and GE 52 mg/ml carbohydrates in the EPS. Further the functional group was also detected by using the FTIR spectrum from EPS.
Review: Burkhard Schnepel and Julia Verne (eds.), Cargoes in Motion: Materiality and Connectivity Across the Indian Ocean. Athens, OH: Ohio University Press, 2022
Authors: Chaiklin Martha
Published: June 2022

Much of history, human or otherwise, is predicated on movement, because transition and change are the linchpins to marking the progress of time. Change makes a better story than stability. It therefore follows that over the last half century or so, a large body of literature devoted to the various topics and aspects of trade and migration has been produced by scholars from a mélange of disciplines. Cargoes in Motion differs from the preponderance of this research in two key aspects: the emphasis on a material culture approach, and the disciplinary range of the contributors.
VOICE ASSISTANTS-FUTURE OF INTERACTION
Authors: J Dr Karthikeyan
Published: June 2022

Inducing a thirst for research among the budding engineering graduates could be the top priority for institutions and teachers who care for the fantastic career of their students. It’s not necessary that the research should be so intense at the beginning of their study. But need for research should be elaborated to these students. Firstly, they should be exposed to the futuristic trends in technology, to the need for the modern society with respect to technology, to the user-friendly operations in modern technology and very importantly they should be taught how to collect validated and authentic information from the available resources from the web. Secondly, they should be explained in organising and classifying the gathered information with suitable headings and subheadings. Thirdly, they need to know about citing the works from where they have collected the resources. Finally, they should also be cautioned about plagiarism. This stable procedure of preparing a literary survey at the initial stage will create positive vibes and will stimulate them to take the lead to the next level of research in the following years.
The Policy Efforts to Address Racism and Discrimination in Higher Education Institutions: The Case of Canada
Authors: Hussain Muhammed Muazzam
Published: June 2022

This paper reviews existing policies related to anti-racism and anti-discrimination at five major universities in Canada and assesses the equity initiatives undertaken by university authorities to promote greater access and inclusion of different ethnic minority groups. The study is based on secondary data sources. Therefore, policy papers, documents, study reports available in those universities, government policy and legislation, journals, and similar were consulted to construct the piece. Findings reveal that although the universities have some sort of anti-racism and anti-discrimination policies to combat racism and discrimination in their educational setting, they face challenges or limitations in adopting holistic and inclusive measures for the different ethnic and diverse minority groups studying there. The study argued for promoting discussions and responses to specific policies, programmes, and practices, including behaviours and attitudes in the institutional and professional contexts, for combating racism and discrimination. The findings may be helpful for academics, policymakers, and administrators to develop their understanding of institutional racism, identify challenges, and adopt policy measures to address it.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI MINAT MAHASISWA BERINVESTASI DI PASAR MODAL PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Nada Dwi Qothrun , Syaiful Syaiful
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study is to confirm the factors that influence student interest in investing in the capital market during the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used is quantitative with primary data in the form of questionnaires distributed to respondents. 96 questionnaires were distributed to accounting students at the Muhammadiyah University of Gresik. Sampling is by using purposive sampling technique. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that the benefits of investment and minimal capital had an effect on students' interest in investing in the capital market during the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the variables of investment knowledge and risk perception did not affect students' interest in investing in the capital market during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis E virus infection in blood donors: a nationwide survey in Italy, 2017 to 2019
Authors: Spada Enea , Simeoni Matteo , Martina Antonio , Pati Ilaria , Villano Umbertina , Adriani Daniela , D’Angiò Agnese , Tritarelli Elena , Taffon Stefania , Bellino Stefania , Boros Stefano , Urciuoli Roberta , Masiello Francesca , Marano Giuseppe , Bruni Roberto , Pezzotti Patrizio , Ciccaglione Anna Rita , Pupella Simonetta , De Angelis Vincenzo , Pisani Giulio
Published: June 2022

Background

In high-income countries, hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is mainly a zoonosis. However, it is also transfusion-transmissible and some countries, but not Italy, have introduced HEV screening for blood donations.

Aim

We assessed HEV infection prevalence and risk factors in a nationwide sample of Italian blood donors.

Methods

We selected 107 blood establishments (BE) distributed in the 20 Italian regions by a stratified two-stage design and invited them to participate in the study. Donors were tested for anti-HEV IgG and IgM and HEV RNA. Sociodemographic data and risk factors were collected through a questionnaire.

Results

Overall, 60 BE from 60 provinces in 19 Italian regions joined the study. We assessed HEV markers in 7,172 blood donors, of whom 6,235 completed the questionnaire. Overall crude and adjusted anti-HEV IgG prevalences were 8.3% and 5.5%, respectively. Overall anti-HEV IgM prevalence was 0.5%, while no blood donor was HEV RNA-positive. Anti-HEV IgG prevalence varied widely among regions (range: 1.3%–27.20%) and hyperendemic prevalences (> 40%) were detected in some provinces in two regions. Older age (AOR = 1.81; 95% CI: 1.36–2.41), foreign nationality (AOR = 2.77; 95% CI: 1.06–7.24), eating raw pork liver sausages (AOR = 2.23; 95% CI: 1.55–3.20) and raw homemade sausages (AOR = 3.63; 95% CI: 2.50–5.24) were independent infection predictors.

Conclusion

Italian blood donors showed a low to moderate HEV seroprevalence. High levels in some regions and/or provinces were mainly attributable to eating habits. Prevention should include avoiding consumption of raw or undercooked meat and safe production of commercial pork products.
Monkeypox infection presenting as genital rash, Australia, May 2022
Authors: Hammerschlag Yael , MacLeod Gina , Papadakis Georgina , Adan Sanchez Asiel , Druce Julian , Taiaroa George , Savic Ivana , Mumford Jamie , Roberts Jason , Caly Leon , Friedman Deborah , Williamson Deborah A , Cheng Allen C , McMahon James H
Published: June 2022

Rapid diagnosis and whole genome sequencing confirmed a case of monkeypox in an HIV-positive individual receiving antiretroviral therapy. The patient had a normal CD4+ T-cell count and suppressed HIV viral load and presented with a genital rash in Melbourne, Australia after return from Europe in May 2022. He subsequently developed systemic illness and disseminated rash and 11 days after symptom onset, he was hospitalised to manage painful bacterial cellulitis of the genital area.
What drives Indonesian financial satisfaction in the pandemic?
Authors: Memarista Gesti , Kristyanto Visi Saujaningati , Kristina Natalia
Published: June 2022

Financial satisfaction has changed since the Covid-19 pandemic since many people experience health problems, lose their jobs, until psychological disorders. This study aims to determine the factors driving income earners' financial satisfaction before and during the Covid-19 outbreak in Indonesia. The variables studied are religiosity, ethnicity, and health level related to financial activities. This research method uses a quantitative approach to estimate the factors that influence financial satisfaction using multiple linear regression and comparison tests between financial satisfaction before and during the Covid-19 outbreak. There are 159 respondents in this study. The research result shows that religiosity and the ethnic had no significant effect on financial satisfaction before and during the Covid-19 outbreak. Yet, the health level significantly impacted financial satisfaction before and during the Covid-19 outbreak. Health level is an essential factor so that a person can work very well to generate income and obtain financial satisfaction. The respondents’ financial satisfaction before and during the Covid-19 is significantly different. Respondents also have more financial anxiety during the Covid-19 outbreak. The research implication is that the Indonesian people must consider financial planning that suits with financial conditions. Due to the more suitable financial planning, it will increase Indonesian financial satisfaction even during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Kompetensi dan kinerja karyawan: Peran moderasi iklim organisasional
Authors: Wahyudi Wahyudi , Rozi Achmad , Putry Miranti
Published: June 2022

The achievement of the company's vision and mission has been previously determined from the Company's resources, especially human resources.  Employees are the activator of every company activity, therefore the company's success depends on its employees.  Collaboration between employees and company management become important for the achievement of organizational goals.  The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between competence, organizational climate and employee performance.  Where the moderating variable of organizational climate is used in this study.  Data were collected from questionnaires that had been filled out by respondents with a total 110 employees of PT.  Selaras Donlim Indonesia, and then processed using SmartPLS 3 software with the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) procedure.  The results of this study support the three hypotheses proposed, where competence and organizational climate directly affect on employee performance significantly.  Beside that, the moderating effect of organizational climate could strength competence in influencing employee performance significantly, the strength of the moderating effect is discussed.
Synthesis and Study of Temperature Effect on The spectroscopic properties of The Nickel Ferrites by Glycine-Nitrate Auto-Combustion
Authors: Sami We'am
Published: June 2022

The spinel Ni-ferrite with different synthesizing temperature was synthesized by the glycine-nitrate auto-combustion process. X-ray diffraction, field emission-scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy and Photoluminescence analysis were used to characterize structural, morphological and optical properties of the as-synthesized samples. The XRD results revealed that the as-synthesized samples possess a cubic spinel structure and the lattice constant decreases from 8.3435 Å to 8.3321Å when the synthesis temperature rises from 50˚C to 100˚C. Further, Increasing the synthesis temperature led to increase the crystallite size from 25 nm to 32 nm. FE-SEM images show that the nanoparticles have agglomerated. FTIR spectra supported the formation of the Ni-ferrite structure and show that the absorption band of a particular bond is shifted to the higher frequency with a rise in temperature. Photoluminescence (PL) spectrum consists of emission peaks at 350 nm (3.54 eV), 680 nm (1.82 eV), 770 nm (1.61 eV), and 820 nm (1.51 eV). The PL peaks were shifted to shorter wavelengths with an increase in the emission intensity when increasing the temperature of synthesis.
Analisis Penerapan Program Green School dalam Menanamkan Nilai Karakter Peduli Lingkungan di SDN 18 Cakranegara
Authors: Mihratun Mihratun , Turmuzi Muhammad , Saputra Heri Hadi
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk pertama, mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter peduli lingkungan di SDN 18 Cakranegara. Kedua, mendeskripsikan kendala yang dihadapi dalam menanamkan nilai karakter peduli lingkungan melalui penerapan green school di SDN 18 Cakranegara. Ketiga, mendeskripsikan upaya yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi kendala yang muncul dalam menanamkan nilai karakter peduli lingkungan melalui penerapan green school di SDN 18 Cakranegara. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif,  sumber data yang digunakan peneliti adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer yaitu wawancara kepada kepala sekolah, guru dan siswa kelas III dan IV. Data sekunder yaitu dokumen-dokumen yang terkait pendidikan karakter peduli lingkungan. Metode pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dengan reduksi data, display data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan karakter peduli lingkungan di SDN 18 Cakranegara, dilaksanakan dengan cara (1) Pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter peduli lingkungan melalui pengembangan kurikulum sekolah meliputi: program pengembangan diri, pengintegrasian dalam semua mata pelajaran, budaya sekolah, pengembangan proses pembelajaran, pengembangan kesehatan sekolah (2) kendala yang dihadapi dalam menanamkan nilai karakter peduli lingkungan melalui penerapan green school seperti kebiasaan buruk peserta didik yang acuh terhadap kebersihan pada dirinya, rendahnya pengetahuan dengan kepedulian terhadap sampah, kemudian airnya kurang lancar (3) upaya yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi kendala yang muncul dalam menanamkan nilai karakter peduli lingkungan melalui penerapan green school yaitu: memberikan pemahaman dan arahan untuk selalu menjaga kesehatan diri, meningkatkan interaksi antara orang tua dan guru serta melakukan kerja sama dengan alumni.
Standar Isi, Bahasa, dan Penyajian Buku Tematik Terbitan Mediatama Tema 4 “ Berbagai Pekerjaan “ dan Tema 5 “ Pahlawnku “ Seri HOTS Kelas IV Kurikulum 2013
Authors: Salam Arizal Septian , Sudirman Sudirman , Husniati Husniati
Published: June 2022

Dalam perkembangan era globalisasi saat ini banyak buku teks yang beredar dipasaran dengan berbagai macam jenis dan karakteristik yang berbeda-beda. Jenis buku yang diterbitkan baik oleh pemerintah dan swasta dari tahun ketahun terus diperbarui sesuai dengan tuntutan zaman dan kurikulum yang berkembang, tidak menutup kemungkin dari banyaknya jenis buku yang dapat digunakan oleh masyrakat sebagai acuan sumber belajar belum memenuhi standar isi, bahasadan penyajian. Oleh seabab itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesesuaian standar isi, standar bahasa, dan standar penyajian yang ditetapkan oleh BSNP dengan materi yang disajikan dalam Buku Tematik Terbitan Mediatama Tema 4 Berbagai Pekerjaan dan Tema 5  Pahlawanku Seri HOTS Kelas IV Kurikulum 2013. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian analisis isi (content analysis). Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan studi dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dengan cara reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian pada tema 4 menunjukkan kesesuaian standar isi memperoleh persentase 93,05% pada kategori sangat sesuai, keseuaian standar bahasa memperoleh persentase 97,2% pada kategori sangat sesuai dan kesesuaian standar penyajian memperoleh persentase 91,6% pada kategori sangat sesuai. Sedangkan pada tema 5 menunjukkan kesesuaian standar isi memperoleh persentase 97,2% pada kategori sangat sesuai, keseuaian standar bahasa memperoleh persentase 97,2% pada kategori sangat sesuai dan kesesuaian standar penyajian memperoleh persentase 91,6% pada kategori sangat sesuai. Buku siswa Tema 4 dan 5 seri HOTS kelas IV kurikulum 2013 berada pada kategori sangat sesuai dengan standar yang telah ditetapkan oleh BSNP.
Keluwih (Artocarpus camansi Blanco): Potential utilization as foodstuff and its bioactivity
Authors: Marina Silalahi
Published: June 2022

Artocarpus camansi (AC) has been long used by Indonesian local people as food and traditional medicine. This study aims to explain the relationship between the use of AC as a food ingredient and traditional medicine and its bioactivity. The method used in writing this article is a literature study on various scientific articles published online at Google Scholar using AC, uses AC, and AC bioactivities. The results obtained were synthesized so as to be able to explain the botany, utilization and bioactivity of AC in a comprehensive manner. The fruits of AC have been used as a vegetable ingredient, baby food and has the potential to be developed as an economic commodity. The use of AC as a food ingredient is related to its nutritional content. The seeds of AC are rich in protein carbohydrates, amino acids, fats and minerals (phosphorus, potassium, sodium, iron, copper). As a traditional medicine, AC is used to treat dysentery, malaria, related to its bioactivity as an anti-microbial, anti-malarial, anti-diabetic-mellitus, anti-cancer. The flavonoids of AC extract associated with antimalarial and anti-cancer activity, while -sitosterol propionate was associated with anti-diabetes mellitus activity. AC is very potential to be developed as an alternative food ingredient as well as anti-diabetes mellitus.
The therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with joint mobilization on periarthritis of the shoulder
Authors: Zhaohong Zeng  , Aochuan Xue  , Huihui Wang  , Hongshuai Leng  , Xianjun Zha  , Longmin Memg
Published: June 2022

Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with joint mobilization in the treatment of periarthritis of the shoulder. Methods: According to the random number table method, 46 patients with periarthritis of the shoulder were randomly divided into two groups, with 23 patients in each group. Acupuncture combined with joint mobilization (combination group) and acupuncture alone (control group) were used respectively. The visual analogue scale (VAS), range of motion (ROM), and efficacy were evaluated before treatment, 4 weeks after treatment, and 8 weeks after treatment in each group. The therapeutic effect, pain, and changes in shoulder joint function were compared between the two groups. Results: After 4 weeks of treatment, the VAS scores of patients in both groups were lower than before treatment and the combination group improved better than the control group (P<0.05); the ROM scores of patients in both groups were higher than before treatment and the combination group scored higher than the control group in the forward flexion, back extension and abduction directions (P<0.05); after 8 weeks of treatment, the VAS scores of patients in both groups were lower than before treatment and 4 weeks of treatment and the combination group improved better than the control group (P<0.05); the ROM scores of patients in both groups were higher than those before and at 4 weeks of treatment, and the scores in all directions in the combination group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture combined with joint mobilization can better alleviate the pain of patients with periarthritis of the shoulder, and can also more effectively improve the limitation of shoulder joint activity and improve its function
The Transformation of the Concept of Capital: A Critical Exploration Through Islamic Economics
Authors: TOPAL Ayşenur , ŞENCAL Harun
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this paper is to compare the understanding of capital in the 7th century Muslim societies and post-industrial era through exploring its meaning in the pre-modern period, in Muslim societies, and its later meanings. In doing this, the institutional logics is used as the conceptual framework of the study. In this paper, the capital term was discussed and examined in three periods: (1) in the 7th century Muslim societies with the help of the concept of Kasb; (2) following the emergence of the industrial revolution in the 18th century; and finally, (3) during the contemporary period. The concept of capital has various meanings from the beginning to the contemporary period. In the 18th century, with the emergence of the industrial revolution, even individuals and their labour were commodified, and the concept of human capital has emerged. Then, in the contemporary period, it is seen that besides humans, their social and cultural relationships are also commodified. In the last section, we critically evaluate the transformation of the concept of capital in the contemporary period and the commodification process in the light of Islamic economics. According to the Islamic economics perspective, the commodification of individuals in the form of human capital and treating a human as capital is not compatible with the morality of Islam. Furthermore, the social relations and the knowledge one possesses also should not be commodified. Islam, with its moral values and norms, prioritizes individuals in social life and their main objective, which is to be a servant to God.
1 • Maria Aurèlia Capmany
Authors: Forgetta Emanuela
Published: June 2022

Il primo capitolo è dedicato a Maria Aurèlia Capmany. Nel primo paragrafo a sorprenderci sono una splendente Tarragona e una intensa sovrapposizione spazio-temporale sperimentata dalla protagonista dell’opera, Rosa. Nel paragrafo successivo, invece, emergono solenni, nonostante le ferite di guerra, la città di Barcellona e Carola Milà, una donna molto speciale che ne ripercorre le vie. Lungo il testo del terzo paragrafo, quello che chiude il capitolo dedicato alla scrittrice catalana, si snoda il percorso storico ed esistenziale della stessa autrice nello spazio barcellonese.
7 • Elsa Morante
Authors: Forgetta Emanuela
Published: June 2022

Il capitolo dedicato alla Morante, il terzo di questa parte, si apre sul desolato spazio domestico abitato da Ida Ramundo e i suoi due figli. Nel secondo paragrafo emerge la stanza-fortezza di Elisa, scrittrice d’eccezione. Nell’ultimo: carte verdi e azzurre invadono lo spazio della casa di Arturo.
8 • Mercè Rodoreda
Authors: Forgetta Emanuela
Published: June 2022

Il quarto capitolo, l’ultimo della parte intitolata «La casa», descrive gli spazi domestici rodorediani e si apre con un primo paragrafo dedicato ad una casa satura di colombi. Il secondo spazio domestico analizzato, esposto nel secondo paragrafo, è un meraviglioso giardino, mantra dell’autrice e di molti dei suoi personaggi. Chiude il capitolo e chiude il lavoro il paragrafo dedicato alla casa di Teresa Goday, che, come la sua padrona, è vittima della ‘vanità’.
Genera of phytopathogenic fungi: GOPHY 4
Authors: Chen Q. , Bakhshi M. , Balci Y. , Broders K.D. , Cheewangkoon R. , Chen S.F. , Fan X.L. , Gramaje D. , Halleen F. , Horta Jung M. , Jiang N. , Jung T. , Májek T. , Marincowitz S. , Milenković I. , Mostert L. , Nakashima C. , Nurul Faziha I. , Pan M. , Raza M. , Scanu B. , Spies C.F.J. , Suhaizan L. , Suzuki H. , Tian C.M. , Tomšovský M. , Úrbez-Torres J.R. , Wang W. , Wingfield B.D. , Wingfield M.J. , Yang Q. , Yang X. , Zare R. , Zhao P. , Groenewald J.Z. , Cai L. , Crous P.W.
Published: June 2022

This paper is the fourth contribution in the Genera of Phytopathogenic Fungi (GOPHY) series. The series provides morphological descriptions and information about the pathology, distribution, hosts and disease symptoms, as well as DNA barcodes for the taxa covered. Moreover, 12 whole-genome
sequences for the type or new species in the treated genera are provided. The fourth paper in the GOPHY series covers 19 genera of phytopathogenic fungi and their relatives, including Ascochyta, Cadophora, Celoporthe, Cercospora, Coleophoma, Cytospora, Dendrostoma, Didymella, Endothia,
Heterophaeomoniella, Leptosphaerulina, Melampsora, Nigrospora, Pezicula, Phaeomoniella, Pseudocercospora, Pteridopassalora, Zymoseptoria, and one genus of oomycetes, Phytophthora. This study includes two new genera, 30 new species, five new combinations, and 43 typifications of
older names.
The impact of percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery bypass grafting surgery in left main coronary artery disease – a single center experience
Authors: Oliveira Cátia , Guerra Ana , Costa João , Braga Carlos , Marques Jorge
Published: June 2022

Background: Although coronary artery bypass grafting has been considered the gold-standard treatment for stable ischemic left main coronary artery disease, percutaneous coronary intervention has shown good results, and is an alternative to surgery. This study aimed to evaluate and compare a real-world population with stable left main coronary artery disease submitted to coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention, regarding their characteristics and outcomes. Methods: Two samples of patients with stable ischemic left main coronary artery disease, who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention between January 2015 and November 2018, were evaluated and their clinical outcomes compared. The cumulative event rates were based on the Kaplan-Meier curve and compared with log-rank statistics. Hazard ratio and 95%CI and p-values, were obtained through univariate Cox regressions. Results: No significant differences were found between the percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting groups in the total composition of risks for major cardiac and cerebrovascular events (hazard ratio of the percutaneous coronary intervention group of 2.066; 95%CI 0.876-4.869; p=0.097) or in the risk of death from cardiovascular cause (hazard ratio for the percutaneous coronary intervention group of 1,117; 95%CI 0.204-6,109; p=0.898). However, the group classified as high coronary artery disease anatomical complexity had worse results regarding major cardiac and cerebrovascular events rates when submitted to percutaneous coronary intervention (hazard ratio of 2.699; 95%CI 1.002-7.266; p=0.049). Conclusion: The results obtained suggest that both treatments are valid options for the treatment of stable ischemic left main coronary artery disease, except in patients with high coronary anatomic complexity, in whom coronary artery bypass grafting should remain the treatment of choice.
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for the cardiac catheterization laboratory and its current practices
Authors: Sharma Ashutosh , Razuk Victor , Nicolas Johny , Beerkens Frans , Dangas George
Published: June 2022

COVID-19 continues to overwhelm healthcare systems. During the peak of the pandemic, cardiac catheterization labs across the world observed a significant decrease in procedure volumes due to several reasons, including reallocation of medical resources, deployment of interventional cardiologists to the COVID-19 wards, and physician and patient concerns about viral transmission. In particular, structural heart disease interventions experienced a significant reduction in volume by more than 90%. To address these challenges, healthcare systems employed new safety measures and protocols, including COVID-19 rapid polymerase chain reaction pretesting, Personal Protective Equipment, and vaccination mandates to ensure safety of patients and healthcare workers. Although these measures partly addressed safety concerns, diagnosis and management of acute myocardial injury remained challenging throughout the pandemic. While the pathophysiological mechanisms leading to myocardial injury is not fully elucidated, most studies have suggested COVID-19 is a pro-inflammatory disease associated with a hypercoagulable state. Ongoing randomized studies are evaluating the efficacy of more aggressive antithrombic regimens in COVID-19. In addition, the presentation of acute coronary syndrome with concomitant COVID-19 infection is variable, more likely atypical, delayed, and is associated with higher rates of adverse cardiovascular events and death. It was necessary to implement protocols to expedite diagnosis, triage and management of patients with acute coronary syndrome, while minimizing the risk of viral transmission to hospital staff. Robotic percutaneous coronary intervention may offer in the future a potential solution to many of the safety concerns faced by interventional cardiologists during the COVID-19 era; however, it has its own set of limitations.
TAFSIR TARBAWI : Informasi Al-Qur'an Tentang Tulang Sulbi dan Sidik Jari
Authors: Moh.Gino
Published: June 2022

Alquran adalah kalam Allah yang diturunkan kepada nabi Muhammad melalui perantara malaikat jibril dan disampaikan kepada umat manusia untuk dijadikan pedoman dalam kehidupan didunia ini. sekecil apapun ciptaan Allah pada tubuh manusia pasti mempunyai manfaat. seperti halnya Tulang Ekor (Tulang Sulbi) dan Sidik Jari. Tulang sulbi mempunya keistimewaan dan keajaiban, yaitu tentang kebenaran tulang sulbi yang telah disebutkan dalam Al-Qur'an surah AthThariq [86] : 7 dan hadist Nabi Muhammad Saw 1.400 tahun silam, serta penelitian yang telah dilakukan oleh para ilmuan tentang fakta tulanv sulbi tersebut. sidik jari adalah kulit yang menebal. sidik jari mulai terbentuk pada janin usia 3 bulan 1 minggu (13 minggu) dan terbentuk sempurna 5 bulan sebelum dilahirkannya sang janin. pembentukan ini berhubungan dengan sistem kerja otak dan saraf tulang belakang si bayi ketika di dalam kandungan.
Urban Exodus? Understanding Human Mobility in Britain During the COVID-19 Pandemic Using Facebook Data
Authors: Rowe Francisco , Calafiore Alessia , Arribas-Bel Daniel , Samardzhiev Krasen , Fleischmann Martin
Published: June 2022

Existing empirical work has focused on assessing the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions on human mobility to contain the spread of COVID-19. Less is known about the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the spatial patterns of population movement within countries. Anecdotal evidence of an urban exodus from large cities to rural areas emerged during early phases of the pan- demic across western societies. Yet, these claims have not been empirically assessed. Traditional data sources, such as censuses offer coarse temporal frequency to analyse population movement over short-time intervals. Drawing on a data set of 21 million observations from Facebook users, we aim to analyse the extent and evolution of changes in the spatial patterns of population movement across the rural-urban continuum in Britain over an 18-month period from March, 2020 to August, 2021. Our findings show an overall and sustained decline in population movement during periods of high stringency measures, with the most densely populated areas reporting the largest reductions. During these periods, we also find evidence of higher-than-average mobility from highly dense population areas to low densely populated areas, lending some support to claims of large-scale population movements from large cities. Yet, we show that these trends were temporary. Overall mobility levels trended back to pre-coronavirus levels after the easing of non-pharmaceutical interventions. Following these interventions, we also found a reduction in movement to low density areas and a rise in mobility to high density agglomerations. Overall, these findings reveal that while COVID-19 generated shock waves leading to temporary changes in the patterns of population movement in Britain, the resulting vibrations have not significantly reshaped the prevalent structures in the national pattern of population movement.
Peran Sirkulator Kalor Pada Pembakar Skala Meso Untuk Pembakaran Bahan Bakar Cair
Authors: Soegiharto Achmad Fauzan Hery
Published: June 2022

Pembakar skala meso adalah salah satu komponen yang berfungsi untuk menghasilkan panas pada pembangkit listrik tenaga mikro. Salah satu komponen pembangkit listrik tenaga mikro, adalah pembakar skala meso. Kestabilan nyala api pada ruang bakar skala meso dipengaruhi oleh temperatur ruang bakar. Nyala api telah berhasil distabilkan pada pembakar skala meso jenis tabung berdiameter 3,5 mm. Penelitian tersebut menggunakan electrospray untuk pengkabutan atau atomisasi bahan bakar cair [1]. Kebutuhan praktis pembakar skala meso adalah meminimalkan penggunaan alat bantu eksternal. Oleh sebab itu, peran electrospray telah dieliminer dengan penggunaan resirkulator kalor kalor [2], [3]. Peran resirkulator kalor telah didalami dengan optimalisasi pada material [4], dimensi resirkulator kalor [5], double mesh [6], swirl aliran [7]. Namun begitu, pada desain pembakar pembakar skala meso tersebut, temperature gas buang cukup tinggi. Hal ini berarti sebagian kalor pembakaran terbuang percuma bersama gas pembakaran. Padahal, kalor tersebut dapat dimanfaatkan untuk mempertahankan suhu ruang bakar agar tetap tinggi, Tingginya suhu ruang bakar, akan meningkatkan stabilitas nyalanya[8] . Oleh sebab itu diusulkan project penelitian ini yaitu desain baru pembakar skala meso dengan penghambatan kalor gas buang. Penelitian ini juga mencakup visualisasi nyala, kurva stabilitas nyala, hubungan temperatur, dan unjuk kerja lainnya.Daftar Pustaka: [1]L. Yuliati, T. Seo, and M. Mikami, “Liquid-fuel combustion in a narrow tube using an electrospray technique,” Combust. Flame, vol. 159, no. 1, pp. 462–464, 2012, doi: 10.1016/j.combustflame.2011.06.010.[2]A. F. Hery Soegiharto, I. N. G. Wardana, L. Yuliati, and M. Nursasongko, “The Role of Liquid Fuels Channel Configuration on the Combustion inside Cylindrical Mesoscale Combustor,” J. Combust., vol. 2017, 2017, doi: 10.1155/2017/3679679.[3]A. F. Hery Soegiharto, I. N. G. Wardana, L. Yuliati, and M. Nur Sasongko, “The use of heat circulator for flammability in mesoscale combustor,” Eastern-European J. Enterp. Technol., vol. 2, no. 8 (98), pp. 46–56, 2019, doi: 10.15587/1729-4061.2019.155347.[4]A. A. Priutama, A. Fauzan, H. Soegiharto, and M. I. Mamungkas, “Karakteristik Pembakaran Heptana Pada Meso Scale Combustor Duralumin-Quartz Glass,” pp. 2–7, 2020.[5]A. Suyanto, A. Fauzan, H. Soegiharto, and M. I. Mamungkas, “Pengaruh panjang resirkulator kalor terhadap kestabilan nyala butana didalam mesoscale combustor,” pp. 163–169, 2020.[6]T. Nidhasari et al., “Karakteristik Pembakaran Heptana Dalam Meso Scale Combustor dengan Penambahan Mesh,” pp. 1–7, 2021.[7]L. H. Setiawan, A. Fauzan, and H. Soegiharto, “Pengaruh Swirl Resirkulator Terhadap Karakteristik Pembakaran Butana Didalam Pembakar Mesoduralumin - Quartz,” pp. 129–136, 2020.[8]S. A. Achmad Fauzan Hery Soegiharto, Ali Mokhtar, Sudarman, “The Role of Flue Gas Inhibitor on Stabilizing Heptane Flame in Meso Scale Combustor;”, [Online]. Available: https://ejournal.umm.ac.id/index.php/JEMMME/article/view/19458
KEBIJAKAN FISKAL PERSPEKTIF ISLAM
Authors: ramdhani ulfa
Published: June 2022

Kebijakan fisikal merupakan kebijakan pemerintah dalam memungut pajak dan membelanjakan pajak tersebut untuk membiayai kegiatan ekonomi. Dalam kebijakan fisikal diambil pemerintah untuk membelanjakan pendapatannya dalam merealisasikan tujuan-tujuan ekonomi. Dan kebijakan fisikal tersebut memiliki dua instrumen, pertama : kebijakan pendapatan, yang tercermin dalam kebijakan pajak, kedua kebijakan belanja. Kedua instrumen tersebut akan tercermin dalam anggaran belanja negara, yaitu pendapatan dan pengeluaran.
Four Types of Change and Self-Other Agreement on Change in Personality Traits During College Years: A Multi-Informant Longitudinal Study
Authors: Nguyen Phuong Linh Le , Syed Moin , DeYoung Colin G.
Published: June 2022

Research in personality trait change has largely relied on mean-level and rank-order change across the lifespan. The current research expanded the literature in several ways: analyzing four types of change and correlated change patterns, obtaining multi-informant reports, including lower-order personality traits, and collecting multiple assessments during a short yet important time for college-attending emerging adults (baseline N = 259, Mage = 18.79). There was little evidence for mean-level change, yet participants showed significant individual differences such that rank-ordering and ipsative profiles were much more dynamic than mean score patterns. Informant-reports from close others demonstrated largely similar patterns: little to no mean-level change, significant increase in rank-ordering, and about half of participants reporting configural change mostly in elevation and scatter rather than in profile shapes. Interestingly, there was no correlated change between self and other-reports. This indicated that close others do not share individuals’ perception of their own personality trait change, at least not in the demographic group studied. By examining individual-level, sample-level, and multi-informant perspectives, our thorough investigation provided useful benchmarks for future research to examine the source of variability in change trajectories.
Ten strategies to foster open science in psychology and beyond
Authors: Alessandroni Nicolás , Byers-Heinlein Krista
Published: June 2022

The scientific community has long recognized the benefits of open science. Today, governments and research agencies worldwide are increasingly promoting and mandating open practices for scientific research. However, for open science to become the by-default model for scientific research, researchers must perceive open practices as accessible and achievable. A significant obstacle is the lack of resources providing a clear direction on how researchers can integrate open science practices in their day-to-day workflows. This article outlines and discusses ten concrete strategies that can help researchers use and disseminate open science. The first five strategies address basic ways of getting started in open science that researchers can put into practice today. The last five strategies are for researchers who are more advanced in open practices to advocate for open science. Our paper will help researchers navigate the transition to open science practices and support others in shifting toward openness, thus contributing to building a better science.