bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Предметные олимпиады в России и за рубежом: культурологический подход : монография, [электронное издание сетевого распространения] / А.П. Гулов. – Москва: «КДУ», «Добросвет», 2023. – 122 с.
Authors: Гулов Артем Петрович
Published: May 2023

В монографии исследуются школьные предметные олимпиады как полифункциональное педагогическое средство развития личности обучающегося в его интересах, равно как общества и государства. В работе убедительно обосновано, что одним из таких средств, имеющим наибольший потенциал в творческом развитии личности школьника, выступают школьные предметные олимпиады. Справедливо отмечено, что олимпиады продвигают познавательную активность субъекта в область проблемно-информационного, социального и культурного пространства, реализуют принцип свободного развития личности, ярко проявляют ее субъектность и самоценность. Представлен анализ теории и практики школьных предметных олимпиад (XX-XXI вв.) в культурологическом контексте, который раскрывается посредством выделения основных тенденций развития современного социума и соответствующих целей школьного образования, трансформационных процессов образования и социокультурных функций предметных олимпиад. Аргументировано обоснованы культурологические основания авторской педагогической концепции школьных предметных олимпиад с учетом фундаментальных исследований отечественных ученых. Изучена проблема подготовки учителей к реализации педагогической концепции школьных предметных олимпиад. Справедливо отмечается, что необходима модернизация педагогического образования в целом и в частности – специальная подготовка учителей к работе со школьниками, участвующими в олимпиадном движении. Рецензируемая рукопись может быть ценным подспорьем для всех, кто интересуется проблемами образования и вопросами воспитания талантов; кто занимается управлением образования на разных уровнях; а также для педагогов, включенных непосредственно в процессы организации и проведения школьных предметных олимпиад
Investigation of the Influence of UV-Irradiation on Thermal Stability of Binary Systems on the Basis of Polyethylene Glycol Fumarate with Some Vinyl Monomers
Authors:   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov, Kazakhstan, Burkeyeva Gulsym K. , Kovaleva Anna K. ,   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov, Kazakhstan, Tazhbayev Yerkeblan M. ,   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov, Kazakhstan, Ibrayeva Zhansaya M. ,   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov, Kazakhstan, Zhaparova Lyazzat Zh. ,   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov, Kazakhstan, Meiramova Diyara R. ,   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov, Kazakhstan, Plocek Jiri ,   Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Husinec-Rez, Czech Republic
Published: May 2023

This work is devoted to the investigation of continuous exposure to UV-irradiation on thermal stability of polymeric base of sealants. The copolymers of polyethylene glycol fumarate with acrylic and methacrylic acids, and acrylamide of the composition of “unsaturated polyester: vinyl monomer” ~35:65 mass.% (correspondingly) were chosen as the polymer base. The samples were analyzed on microscope to the presence of microcracks as a result of exposure to UV-irradiation on them. The studied samples were evaluated visually on color change and the appearance of turbidity. Thermal stability of the studied polymeric base was determined by establishing the temperature of the start of thermal deformation by thermogravimetry before and after the process of UV-irradiation within 21 days. It was established that for the polymeric base with acrylamide in its content the temperature of the start of thermal deformation had reduced after exposure to UVirradiation. In contrary, for the polymeric bases with acrylic and methacrylic acids in their composition the above said thermal index almost had not changed after affecting with UV-irradiation on the samples.
Tauhid Education in Surah Luqman Ayat 12-19 (Review of The Book of Tafsir Al Munir by Wahbah Az Zuhaili)
Authors: Hafid Aryan Nur , Astutik Anita Puji
Published: May 2023

This article discusses monotheistic education in Surah Luqman verses 12-19 explains teaching in children. This research was conducted by studying Surah Luqman. This type of research is included in library research (library research), researching library materials/literature related to research problems. The subject of this research is the Qur'an. At the same time, the object is the method of monotheistic education according to the Qur'an surah Luqman verses 12-19 in the perspective of tafsir Al-Munir by Wahbah Az-Zuhaili. Based on the research results in Surah Luqman verses 12-19 is an important role in building the growth of the fruit of the heart (child) by becoming an individual with great morals. Luqman made a solid educational foundation as the foundation of the existence of a Muslim in the form of monotheistic beliefs. Luqman warned his son not to use shirk to tarnish the monotheistic faith. Luqman even stated that shirk is a severe injustice. Luqman also instilled the respect given to his parents, who had cared for, taught, and even lovingly directed him. The need to treat both parents well is shown by setting the procedure to treat both parents well following the teachings of monotheism. Luqman instilled the piety of mahdhah in his social life, such as prayer and Amar ma'ruf nahi munkar, and adorned himself with noble morals and avoided low morals. Luqman's teachings are implemented with awareness of the power of Allah SWT and with love and affection, avoiding violence and coercion.
Management of Islamic Boarding School Education in Instilling The Character of Santri
Authors: Rahmawati Laela , Latif Mukhtar , Rosadi Kemas Imron
Published: May 2023

This article aims to determine the educational management of An-Nur Islamic Boarding Schools, to determine the character of students who are implanted, to determine the educational management of Islamic Boarding Schools in instilling the character of students, to determine the supporting and inhibiting factors in instilling the character of students at the An-Nur Islamic Boarding School. The purpose of this research is to add insight into the educational management of Islamic Boarding Schools in instilling the character of students, as an evaluation material in instilling character education in Islamic boarding schools. This research is qualitative research with a survey method carried out at the An-Nur Islamic Boarding School, Tangkit Village, using a qualitative approach. Sources of data from this research are the results of observations of researchers, interviews, and documentation. Based on the process of data collection and analysis, the researcher can conclude several things. First, the management of the An-Nur is divided into two parts, namely the nurturing section and the teaching section. Second, the characters instilled are religious, honest, disciplined, independent, appreciating, achievement, Friendly/Communicative, love for peace, care for the environment, hard work, democratic, curiosity, love to read, and responsible.
The Effect of Teacher Competence and Work Motivation on Improving The Quality of Graduates
Authors: Sibuea Nunti , Marito Winanda , Deni Achmad , Karim Ahmad
Published: May 2023

The problems in this research are, How big is the influence of partial teacher competence through its dimensions on improving the quality of graduates at SMP Negeri Kisaran, Asahan Regency, How much influence does the teacher's work motivation partially through its dimensions have on improving the quality of graduates at SMPN, Asahan Regency and how big is the influence of teacher competence and teacher work motivation simultaneously through its dimensions on improving the quality of graduates at SMPN Asahan. The influence of teacher competence and teacher work motivation simultaneously through its dimensions on improving the quality of graduates at SMPN, Asahan. Research results: The results of the descriptive analysis of respondents showed that the respondents' responses to teacher competence were included in the good/medium category, namely 44%. Responses to work motivation are included in the good category by 38%. The response to the quality of graduates is included in the good category by 44%. Simultaneously, teacher competence and work motivation have a significant influence on the quality of graduates as evidenced by the SPSS 16.00 program, it can be seen that the calculated F value is 8.034 with sig. of 0.001 (p > 0.05). While the contribution of the variable Teacher Competence and Work Motivation to the quality of graduates is 0.327, which means the contribution of the variance provided by Teacher Competence and Work Motivation to the quality of graduates is 32.7%, while the remaining 67.3% is influenced by other variants outside the model.
The Dilemma of Applying Authentic Assessment to Aqidah Akhlak Subjects
Authors: Hamdi Saibatul , Muslimah Muslimah
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study is to describe: (1) describe the implementation of the assessment carried out by Akidah Akhlak teachers; (2) identify the factors that cause the teacher's dilemma in carrying out authentic assessments on the subject of Akidah Akhlak. The approach used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, and documentation. The data validation technique uses source and technique triangulation. While the data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman model. The results of this study indicate that: (1) the implementation of authentic assessment on Akidah Akhlak subjects at MA Sabilal Muhtadin has not been carried out optimally, it can be seen from teachers who only provide assessments on cognitive aspects through written tests, while psychomotor aspects have not been carried out. As for the affective aspect, the teacher carried out observations but did not use instruments. (2) The dilemma of teachers in carrying out authentic assessments is caused by three main factors, namely minimal resources, the dogma of the KTSP assessment that is still strong, and the busy factor coupled with the shortening of offline learning time during the pandemic. The implementation of the assessment should be supported by various parties by improving the quality of existing resources as an effort to improve Islamic Education Subject assessment in madrasas.
Critical Thinking on Social Studies Learning for Elementary School Students
Authors: Sasmita Rohmat Nugraha , Sapriya Sapriya , Maryani Enok
Published: May 2023

This research is motivated by the importance of critical thinking skills in students. Critical thinking skills are important abilities that must be possessed in the 21st century. Critical thinking skills are an important aspect that students must have to face the challenges of modern life. therefore it is necessary to have learning for students who are oriented toward students critical abilities. For this reason, in this study, researchers focused on examining the development of critical thinking learning in social science subjects at the elementary school level. The purpose of this study was to analyze the importance of learning to think critically in elementary school students, especially in social studies learning. This study uses qualitative methods by collecting data through interviews and observation. the data obtained was then analyzed qualitatively. This study shows the importance of teachers in developing models and innovating learning in the classroom to improve critical abilities in elementary school children. teachers have an important role to facilitate learning so that children can have a critical attitude.
The Process of Technological Innovation in Islamic Universities: E-Campus Application at Islamic Institute of Bunga Bangsa Cirebon
Authors: Meliani Fitri Meliani , Supiana Supiana , Zaqiah Qiqi Yuliati
Published: May 2023

The use of management information systems in Islamic higher education is one of the efforts that can be made to improve the quality of education. This article aims to describe the innovation of e-campus services used by the Campus of the Islamic Institute of Bunga Bangsa Cirebon to make it easier for all elements of the campus community to access all information and academic services through one door. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The data collection technique is by conducting interviews and collecting several references. The interview was conducted on the subjects studied, namely the Rector, Vice-Chancellor for Curriculum, and IT Operator of the IAI BBC campus, by SWOT analysis to capture information about the mechanism for using the e-campus Information Technology application at IAI BBC. The results of this study describe the e-campus applications used at THE BBC IAI including the services of (1) PPDB; (2) Lectures; (3) Administration; (4) Data management of students and lecturers. The e-campus application is a platform that provides menus for the learning process (academic) and non-academic. The use of e-learning through the IAI Bunga Bangsa Cirebon e-campus is a combination of face-to-face (offline) with online (online) or concluded as blended learning. This learning stands on an information technology infrastructure and can be accessed anytime and anywhere that has open source characteristics for all users.
The Relevance of The Character Education Development Model in Islamic Boarding Schools
Authors: Muhyiddin Dandy Sobron , Suhada Dodo , Yamin Mohamad , Arifin Bambang Samsul , Hasanah Aan
Published: May 2023

Formal educational institutions in Indonesia, carrying out character education in Indonesia, the implementation is carried out by formal education units that follow the program launched by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) and the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag). Meanwhile, Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia, as independent educational institutions, have basically implemented character education with their concepts. Islamic boarding schools are considered traditional institutions but still attract public interest. Among the advantages possessed by Islamic boarding schools so that they are in demand by the public is that they are considered to have advantages in terms of character education, this is evidenced by the application of the Islamic boarding school curriculum that is independent, not co-opted with any party including the government (Kemendikbudristek/Kemenag). Furthermore, this independent nature is also proven that every Islamic boarding school in Indonesia has a unique curriculum, different from one another. In general, the curriculum applied in Islamic boarding schools is through the study of classical books or better known as the yellow book. As a result, the development of character education models in Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia is based on integrated yellow book studies in the context of tafaqquh fiddiin and seeks to realize it in the form of daily practice with refraction and training accompanied by exemplary examples from teachers/ustadz/kyai.
Class Management in Improving Students' Reading Interest at Pondok Pesantren
Authors: Kawuryan Sari , Pardiman Pardiman , Harijanto Djoni
Published: May 2023

This article describes the classroom management model in increasing interest in reading at Miftahul Huda Islamic Boarding School Lumajang. With their salaf characteristics, Islamic boarding schools continue to innovate continuously in classroom management to improve student literacy. This type of research is qualitative with a case study approach, data obtained from interviews, observations, and documentation, then analyzed by condensing, displaying data, and drawing conclusions. In this study, data analysis was carried out from the time of data collection as a whole and checked again to ensure the validity of the data. The findings of the study indicate that classroom management in improving literacy culture has an impact on increasing students' interest in reading at Miftahul Huda Islamic Boarding School Lumajang through 1) survey strategies, questions, reading, being read and reviewing reading results, 2) reading-questioning strategies, 3) Storytelling and read textbooks. Asatidz (teacher) is carrying out their function as a class manager by using management functions, namely class planning, class organization, classroom arrangement, and measurement of program achievement thorough evaluation.
Juridical review of cases of human rights violations against the Uighur Ethnic and its resolution mechanisms in the perspective of international law
Authors: Suganda Rangga , Setyaningrum Wita
Published: May 2023

Human Rights Violation is the act of individuals or groups, including state authorities, who intentionally or unintentionally disregard, restrict, or revoke human rights. Human rights violations committed by the Chinese government against ethnic Uighurs are also occurring in Xinjiang. The presence of human rights violations in Xinjiang is an attempt by the Chinese government to eradicate the Uighur ethnic group's indigenous culture. Also deemed to be rebels, Uighurs have joined international terrorist networks. Consequently, the Chinese government has implemented several actions and policies that are classified as violations of human rights. This study discusses two main issues, namely how cases of violations and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang in the perspective of international law and how the mechanism of settlement of human rights violations that have occurred through the perspective of international law. This research is normative legal research, the sources used are primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials. The data collection technique is carried out using a literature study technique, and data analysis will be carried out using a normative juridical approach or seeing the law as the norm in society. The results of this study are that among these policies have led to several violations of human rights, ranging from violations of civil and political rights, crimes against humanity, economic discrimination, social, and cultural, to human rights violations against women and children. For this reason, it is very necessary to resolve human rights violations in Xinjiang through international legal instruments, namely the United Nations Charter and the 1998 Rome Statute. Steps that can be taken to resolve human rights violations in Xinjiang are through peaceful resolution of the conflict or through international courts.
The Agency of the Periphery
Authors: Lindberg Ylva
Published: May 2023

This study investigates how translation flows of Francophone comic art into the Swedish cultural space contributed to the development of local comics between 1950 and 2020. The data collection and analytical approach is inspired by ‘distant reading’ methods (Moretti 2013), focusing on general features, including author, genre, and mediation practices. The main results show that the importation of internationally established works, such as Tintin, legitimised comics as an aesthetic expression. A sharp divide between children's comics and adult comics is identified in the dataset covering the 1980s, whilst the first decades of the twenty-first century reveal an increase of female author/illustrators corresponding to local creative dynamics and exportation trends. The discussion highlights both Sweden's peripheral position and its achievement of agency in the circulation of comics.
Superposition of the Similarity Images by Contour
Authors: Diyazitdinov R.
Published: May 2023

Superposition of the similarity images is implemented by the methodology with divided estimation of parameters. The offsets along the coordinate axes are estimated in the Cartesian coordinate system. The scale and the rotate are estimated in the log-polar coordinate system. The accurate estimation of parameters of similarity models (offsets, scale and rotate) is achieved by the iteration processing. Optimization of the processing time is achieved by contour comparison instead of the image comparison. The test data for experiment is image with the freight car. The decreasing of the processing time for the modified methodology of “contour comparison” was estimated by comparison with the source methodology of “image comparison”.
Model of a Self-Organizing Radio Network, Operating in a Complex Signal and Interference Environment.
Authors: Lipatnikov V. , Petrenko M. P.
Published: May 2023

Radio communication networks, including those that use adaptation, are designed for information exchange between individual correspondents and are usually built via radio routes, functioning ones in a complex signal and interference environment. It is necessary to take into account the degree of influence values adaptive parameters for indicators that describe accordance requirements communication requirements, the energy component of the radio link, as well as the amount of radio link resources spent on maintaining and restoring communication. Getting estimates of the boundaries of primary and secondary user traffic service characteristics in a self-organizing radio network, functioning in difficult signal-to-noise conditions it is relevant. The aim of the research is to increase the reliability of the simulation results by obtaining the boundary values of the throughput when transmitting information in a self-organizing radio communication network. Modeling of processes occurring in the radio communication network is carried out, and the following parameters are determined: boundary parameters of delay and loading; parameters of the output stream in a complex signal-interference environment. Conclusions about the advantages of the network calculus method based on the results of a series of calculations are presented. Analytical estimates of the quality of service provision in the radio communication system are obtained using the theory of network calculus. The developed mathematical model makes it possible to study the delay and load indicators in a self-organizing radio network during the information exchange of traffic of various types under the influence of intentional and unintentional interference. The results of analytical calculations obtained by applying the network calculus method can be used in the formation of control actions, as well as solving problems of increasing the stability of radio links.
Pengembangan Kurikulum PAI Berbasis Multikultural
Authors: Verona Nurul Aulia
Published: May 2023

Penulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengindikasikan seluruh aspek PAI (materi al-Quran hadist, fiqh, akidah akhlak dan sejarah kebudayaan Islam) yang relevan dengan keragaman lintas budaya lokal. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian studi kepustakaan (library research). Tahapan penelitian yang dilakukan adalah pengumpulan data, pengolahan data dan interpretasi kesimpulan. Penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa pengembangan kurikulum PAI berbasis multikultural dapat menjadi salah satu solusi dalam penerimaan kebudayaan yang beragam dalam lingkup pendidikan agama Islam yang menggunakan berbagai pendekatan seperti dimensi materi, dimensi konstruksi pengetahuan, dimensi prejudice reduction, dimensi pendidikan yang adil dan dimensi pemberdayaan budaya sekolah dan struktur sosial guna menampilkan wajah toleran dalam bergama dan berbudaya.
ANALISIS PENGARUH DISIPLIN KERJA DAN BUDAYA KERJA ISLAM TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN DENGAN ETOS KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING (Studi Pada Karyawan PT. Samudra Sunan Drajat)
Authors: Yulianto Arif , Mochlasin Mochlasin
Published: May 2023

Abstrak: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Disiplin Kerja dan Budaya Kerja Islam dengan Etos Kerja sebagai Variabel Intervening  pada karyawan PT Samudra Sunan Drajat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif dengan teknik sampel jenuh. Pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner  pada karyawan PT Samudra Sunan Drajat. Populasi dan sampel adalah 52 Karyawan. Dari hasil analisis yang dilakukan diperoleh (1) Disiplin Kerja Berpengaruh Positif signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. (2) Budaya Kerja Islam berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. (3) Etos Kerja berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan.  (4) Disiplin kerja berpengaruh posistif signifikan terhadap Etos Kerja. (5) Budaya Kerja Islam berpengaruh positif tetapi tidak signifikan terhadap Etos Kerja. (6) Etos Kerja mampu memediasi pengaruh Disiplin Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. (7) Etos Kerja tidak mampu memediasi pengaruh Budaya Kerja Islam terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. PT Samudra Sunan Drajat diharapkan dapat meningkatkan Budaya Kerja Islam agar Kinerja Karyawan juga ikut meningkat.Kata Kunci: Disiplin, Budaya, Kinerja, Etos Kerja
Analisis Beban Kerja Karyawan Bagian Sertifikasi Pesawat Angkat dan Angkut pada PT Gavco Indonesia
Authors: Yanda Jefri , Arifah Lidyana
Published: May 2023

Pokok permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah banyaknya beban pekerjaan karyawan bagian sertifikasi Pesawat Angkat dan Angkut pada PT Gavco Indonesia sehingga mempengaruhi fisik dan mental karyawan yang mengakibatkan target yang ditentukan perusahaan tidak dapat tercapai. Hal ini disebabkan oleh menurunnya jumlah ketersediaan sumber daya manusia yang bekerja di perusahaan. Jenis penelitian yang penulis gunakan adalah penelitian lapangan (Field Research), dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah melalui wawancara dan observasi. Pengolahan data dilakukan secara deskriptif kualitatif, kemudian diuraikan serta melakukan klasifikasi terhadap aspek masalah tertentu dan memaparkan melalui kalimat yang efektif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa beban kerja karyawan bagian sertifikasi Pesawat Angkat dan Angkut pada PT. Gavco Indonesia tergolong dalam kategori cukup tinggi. Hal ini berdasarkan dari hasil analisis dan indikator beban kerja bahwa semua indikator baik yang di pengaruhi oleh lingkungan kerja fisik dan lingkungan kerja psikis, seperti pekerjaan yang berlebihan, kurangnya pengawasan terhadap pekerja, terjadinya kesenjangan antara pekerja, kurangnya umpan balik kepada karyawan, wewenang yang tidak sesuai dengan tanggung jawab, dan adanya ketidakjelasan peran. Apabila ini berlanjut, maka akan terjadi penurunan jumlah karyawan kedepannya bagi perusahaan.Kata Kunci: MSDM; Beban Kerja, PT Gavco Indonesia
Review of Productive Pragmatism: Can industrial democracy be viable under neoliberalist capital conditions?
Authors: Sankaran Shankar
Published: May 2023

I review the two cases of industrial democracy in Norway and Mondragon using multiple perspectives. From a system thinking perspective, I use a General Systems Theory (GST), Viable Systems Model and Soft Systems Methodology. From a management perspective, I examine how institutional entrepreneurship plays a role in creating new ways of coping with regulative, normative, and cultural-cognitive forces impacting the two cases. I then view the two economies from a governmentality perspective on how they deal with power and autonomy. My analysis demonstrates that the two democracies have coped well with internal and external forces. I also argue that industrial democracy would face challenges in dealing with new ways of working that have emerged due to the influence of technology.
A clinical case of cryptococcal meningitis in patient with systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors:   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Kuzminykh D.A. , Eliseev Yu.V. ,   JSC European Medical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation, Matrosova M.S. ,   JSC European Medical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation,   Research Center of Neurology, Moscow, Russian Federation, Glazunov P.A. ,   JSC European Medical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation, Zhilyaev E.V. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation,   JSC European Medical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: May 2023

The risk of serious infectious diseases is significantly increased in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The article describes a clinical case of meningoencephalitis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans, in a 33-year-old female patient with SLE. The diagnosis was based on the results of cerebrospinal fluid analysis, brain magnetic resonance imaging scans, and retrospective analysis of chest computed tomography features. The antifungal therapy comprising liposomal amphotericin B and fluconazole was used successfully. Distinctive features of this clinical case include a delayed diagnosis due to the slow development and the presence of non-specific neurological symptoms, as well as the onset of acute renal disorders amid the use of antifungal therapy. The authors discuss the issues of diagnosing infectious complications in patients with SLE, particularly fungal infections, and the up-to-date approaches to therapy of cryptococcal meningitis. The presented clinical report could help therapists and rheumatologists to improve timely recognition of cryptococcal infections in SLE patients. The authors emphasized that CSF examination plays the key role in diagnosing cryptococcal meningitis. KEYWORDS: cerebral cryptococcosis, opportunistic infection, meningoencephalitis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, clinical case, fungal infection, systemic lupus erythematosus. FOR CITATION: Kuzminykh D.A., Eliseev Yu.V., Matrosova M.S. et al. A clinical case of cryptococcal meningitis in patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. Russian Medical Inquiry. 2023;7(3):174–180 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821-2023-7-3-174-180.
Takayasu's arteritis after coronavirus disease in young woman: case report
Authors:   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Gordeev I.G. , Vechorko V.I. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation,   City Clinical Hospital No. 31, Moscow, Russian Federation, Otarova S.M. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Rauzheva V.P. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Yunyaev A.R. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: May 2023

The article describes the clinical onset of Takayasu's arteritis (non-specific aortoarteritis) which occurred after coronavirus disease in a young woman with Still's disease in her medical history. Takayasu's arteritis primarily affects young women, most commonly of Asian race. Clinical manifestations of the disease can be conditionally divided into two groups: non-specific symptoms, indicating a systemic inflammatory response, and specific symptoms associated with the damage of the aorta and its branches. Physical examination plays an important role in diagnosing Takayasu's arteritis. Characteristic signs of the disease include vascular bruits over the large arteries, arterial blood pressure differentials in the right and left extremities, and failure to palpate pulse on the radial arteries (therefore it is also called pulseless disease). Imaging diagnostic techniques include contrast-enhanced angiography and Duplex sonography of the vessels. Etiology of the disease is not fully understood. Research papers present data showing that novel coronavirus infection could be a triggering factor in the emergence of vasculitis of the large vessels, including Takayasu's arteritis. This should be taken into consideration in the management of patients belonging to the risk group. KEYWORDS: Takayasu's arteritis, non-specific aortoarteritis, COVID-19, post-COVID-19 syndrome, vasculitis, Stills' disease. FOR CITATION: Gordeev I.G., Vechorko V.I., Otarova S.M. et al. Takayasu's arteritis after coronavirus disease in young woman: case report. Russian Medical Inquiry. 2023;7(3):181–186 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821-2023-7-3-181-186.
WHITHER STATISTICS?
Authors: MUKHERJEE S.P. ,   Mentor, Indian Association for Productivity, Quality and Reliability
Published: May 2023

The present article reflects on a few issues regarding the on-going trend in theory and applications of Statistics. The aspect of applications and the problems with sample surveys in several domains have been emphasized.
Status of Indian Medicinal Plants in Terms of Antibacterial Activity (In vitro): A Review of Literature
Authors:   Department of Biosciences, H. P. U. Summerhill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India., Rana Jyoti , Rana Jagriti ,   Department of Biosciences, H. P. U. Summerhill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India., Dutt Bhishm ,   Department of Biosciences, H. P. U. Summerhill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India., Sagar Anand ,   Department of Biosciences, H. P. U. Summerhill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Published: May 2023

In present article, authors have reviewed status of Indian medicinal plants in term of their antibacterial properties (2011-2020). This paper provides general information about names of plants, areas of collection, their family, parts used and solvents used during their extraction. An overview of bacterial strains, methods and standards used for antibacterial activity has also been discussed.
Diversity Assessment, Utilization Pattern and Indigenous uses of Plants in Shri Naina Devi Conservation Area in District Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, North Western Himalayas
Authors:   Department of Botany, Pt. L.M.S. Govt. PG College Rishikesh (Autonomous College), Uttarakhand, India., Kumar Pradeep , Dhingra G K ,   Department of Botany, Pt. L.M.S. Govt. PG College Rishikesh (Autonomous College), Uttarakhand, India., Chandora Rahul ,   ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resource, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India., Dangwal L R ,   Department of Botany and Microbiology, H. N. B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttrakhand, India., Singh Bagri Ajendra ,   Department of Botany and Microbiology, H. N. B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttrakhand, India., Pundir Ranjeeta ,   Department of Chemistry, DSB Kumaun University Nainital, Uttarakhand, India., Chand Upadhayay Sandeep ,   Department of Botany, DBS PG College Deharadun, Uttarakhand, India.
Published: May 2023

The Indian Himalayan region is one of the largest biodiversity hotspot in the world. In IHR most of the communities are lived in remote or rural area and are totally dependent on natural resources to fulfill their daily needs. Natural resources such as plant diversity is used as food, medicine, fodder, dye yielding, fuel, timber, rituals and various other function. Shri Naina Devi conservation reserve situated in Bilaspur districts of Himachal Pradesh has not been yet explored for plant diversity. The present study is carried out to assess the plant diversity and their utilization pattern and indigenous uses of the plants. A total 121 species recorded belonged from 107 genera and 57 families. Among these species shrub (26 spp.), tree (48 spp.), herb (47 spp.) were present. The families, Fabaceae (11 spp.), Asteraceae (10 spp.), Moraceae (8 spp.), Poaceae (7 spp.), Lamiaceae (4spp.), Solanaceae (4 spp ), Myrtaceae (4spp.) Brassicaceae (1 spp.); Euphorbiaceae (3 spp.); Rosaceae (3 spp.) were rich species. Among genera, Ficus (7 spp.), Allium (2 spp.), Bauhinia (2 spp.), Acacia (2 spp.), Cassia (2 spp.), Phyllanthus (2 spp.), Rumex (2 spp.), were the dominant genera. 91 species were of multipurpose utility and 30 species were monotypic. The species were used as medicine (107 spp.), food (27 spp.), fuel (37 spp.), fodder (57 spp.), ornamental (24 spp.) timber (9 spp.) and religious (6 spp.) by the inhabitants of the area. This paper gives the scientific name of wild plants along with common names, local names, family, life form, indigenous uses and plant part used by the local inhabitants of the area. Plant parts used such as whole plants, roots (including rhizomes and tubers), leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds and stems by the local people for curing various diseases.
Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities from Leaf and Stem Extracts of Clematis hedysarifolia DC. : An Ethnomedicinal Plant
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacognosy, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India., Ramrao Gawali Sonali , Y. Nehete Jitendra ,   HOD, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India.
Published: May 2023

The pet ether, ethyl acetate, n-butanol and ethanol extracts of leaves and stems of plant Clematis hedysarifolia DC was assessed for their antimicrobial properties against Gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus), Gram negative (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) bacteria and fungi (Candida sp.). Among all the extract only pet ether extract of leaves showing antimicrobial activity against Gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria. Further the stem extracts of ethyl acetate, n-butanol and ethanol solvents only showed considerable antifungal activity. However, the petroleum ether extract of stem showed highest antimicrobial activity against all the bacteria and fungi. Among all the solvents, the petroleum ether extract showed highest antimicrobial activity indicating the release of most of the bioactive substances dissolved in the solvent. The inhibition of both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria and fungi indicated the presence of broad spectrum antimicrobial substances in the stem pet ether extracts and only inhibition of gram positive bacteria in case of pet ether extract of leaves.
Nematicidal Activity of Natural Products against Root-knot Nematode: A Review
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Government (PG) College Fatehabad, Agra, U. P., India, Shakya Shilpy
Published: May 2023

Phylum Nematoda is the most abundant group among the metazoans. Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are a serious threat to agrarian plants worldwide. RKN is among the most predominant spp. which affects a variety of plants and vegetables. It is challenging for farmers to manage these nematodes. The usage of nematicides is an efficient means of management of plant-parasitic nematodes. The continuous use of chemical nematicides can cause augmentation in cases of nematode resistance. In order to fulfill the requirement of modern sustainable agriculture along with safe environment and human health, there is need to switch over to natural remedies to control RKNs. Lately, many research studies have been carried out to isolate product from natural resources and evaluate their nematicidal activity against these nematodes. The present review provides a summary of nematicidal activity of the naturally derived substances against Meloidogyne incognita over the past few years.
Exploration of Endophytes from Azadirachta indica for Antifungal Activity
Authors:   P.G. Department of Microbiology, Yashvantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara, Maharashtra, India., Suresh Kadam Seemadevi , Shivraj Kanase Shivangi ,   P.G. Department of Microbiology, Yashvantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara, Maharashtra, India.
Published: May 2023

Endophytes are the plant associated microbes that live within the living tissues of their host plants without causing any harm to them. Bioprospecting of endophytes from understudied ecosystems is a promising source for extracting novel antifungal metabolites useful for pharmaceutical/cosmetic purposes. The aim of present study was to explore endophytes for antifungal activity against Aspergillus species and Candida species. To achieve this, endophytes were isolated from Azadirachta indica leaves. Cross streak and agar overlay methods were followed for screening for antifungal activity. Secondary antifungal activity was carried out for positive antifungal isolates using agar well diffusion method. In present study, twenty four fungal endophytes and fourteen bacterial endophytes were isolated from leaves of Azadirachta indica by optimizing suitable surface sterilization protocol. Out of these six bacterial isolates were found to produce antifungal compound against Candida albicans and two isolates were found to be inhibitory towards Aspergillus species. In secondary antifungal assay, one bacterial isolate showed anticandida activity. The results of this study suggest that these endophytes producing antifungal compounds may have medicinal value. Further studies related to characterization and identification of these compounds may lead to the development of novel products beneficial to human kind.
Micropropagation of Rhododendron campanulatum D.Don Growing in Kashmir Himalaya
Authors:   Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, J&K, India., Ashraf Qazi Iram , Yaseen Shabeena ,   Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, J&K, India., Ahmad Kaloo Zahoor ,   Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, J&K, India.
Published: May 2023

Rhododendron campanulatum D.Don belongs to family Ericaceae, is an ornamental and medicinal plant which is commonly known as ‘Nichnai’ in Kashmir. During the present study, in vitro propagation strategies were used for micropropagation of Rhododendron campanulatum. Seeds of R. campanulatum were inoculated on Anderson Rhododendron basal medium (ARM) and also ARM supplemented with various auxins and cytokinins in different combinations and concentrations. Seed germination was observed on Anderson Rhododendron basal medium (ARM) and ARM + BAP (3mg/l) within 35.34 and 30.42 days of culture respectively. Seed germination was also observed on basal WPM as well as on WPM +2,4-D (4mg/l), WPM+BAP (1mg/l), WPM+BAP (2mg/l) respectively. In addition, callus production as well as shoot formation was observed on ARM supplemented with 2,4-D (3 and 4 mg/l) within 56.41 and 70.16 days respectively. Callus obtained from seed explants was subcultured on WPM supplemented with different cytokinins having different combinations. Among different cytokinin-cytokinin combinations used, WPM+2ip(2mg/l)+TDZ (4mg/l) induced maximum mean number 4.6±0.3 of shoots. The in vitro raised plantlets were acclimatized using cocopeat & perlite having different ratios as well as in garden soil under greenhouse conditions.
Karyomorphological Analysis in Strychnos dalzellii C. B. Cl. and Strychnos minor Dennst. - The Indigenous Climbers of India
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Botany, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India., Ravindran Aswathy , Nabis Das Bandana ,   Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Handique Girls’ College, Guwahati, Assam, India.
Published: May 2023

Karyomorphological characterizations are important for accounting floristic geography, origin, evolution, speciation and helps in the documentation of these species genetically. In the present study, a detailed karyotype analysis has been developed for Strychnos dalzellii C. B. Cl. and Strychnos minor Dennst. - the two prosperously growing, ethnomedicinally well-known climbers of the family Loganiaceae. The chromosome number of S. dalzellii and S. minor was found to be 2n=38 and 2n=40 and the karyotypic formula is A12 + B16 + C10 = 2n = 38 and A6+ B14 + C20 = 2n= 40 is respectively. On the basis of position of centromere, the formula can be written as, m34 + sm3 + st1 = 2n= 38 and m38+ sm2 = 2n=40 for Strychnos dalzellii C. B. Cl. and Strychnos minor Dennst. respectively. This pool of genetic variation needs to be measured and recorded to increase the awareness of the importance in adopting conservation and sustainable utilization.
Exploring the Grass Flora of Mizoram, India
Authors:   Department of Botany, Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya, Monirampore, Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India., Pathak S.
Published: May 2023

The present study was conducted to explore the diversity and generate a documentation of the family Poaceae (grasses) in the state of Mizoram, North East India. The state forms a significant segment of both the Himalayan and the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspots. As an outcome of extensive survey and morphological characterization, 6 (six) species under the family Poaceae were established to be newly growing in this region. Each taxon has been critically examined with taxonomic information such as descriptions, vivid illustrations, accepted name, basionym, type, phenology, materials studied, uses and present distributional data have been provided.
Study on Phenology of Some Papilionoid Taxa (Papilionoideae- Leguminosae)
Authors:   Department of Botany, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India., C. J Rachitha , Krishnaswamy K. ,   Department of Botany, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India.
Published: May 2023

Phenology emphasizes the significant timing of biological events occurring in an annual cycle of the plant and explains seasonal aspects of an ecological phenomenon. The current work describes the phenological studies of Papilionoideae taxa in Hosadurga and Holalkere taluks of Chitradurga districts (Karnataka, India). Different phenophases like leafing, flowering, fruiting, and leaf fall were observed for 52 species that belong to 34 genera of Papilionoideae taxa. Investigation of important phenophases clearly showed the peak period of different phenophases and helped to understand how it differs from region to region and also with environmental changes and economic concerns of that area. The obtained database can be utilized for further conservation and biodiversity maintenance in that region.
A Study on the Micromorphological and Beaded Stamen of Three Species of Pogostemon Desf. (Lamiaceae Linn.) in Assam, India
Authors:   Department of Botany, USTM. Meghalaya., Bordoloi Chayanika , Sarma G. C. ,   Department of Botany, Gauhati University, Assam.
Published: May 2023

The morphology and distribution of the trichomes on the aerial parts and the feature of moniliform hairs in the stamen of Pogostemon Desf. of Assam, India were studied to understand the significance of these characters for taxonomic purposes. The three species studied are Pogostemon brachystachyus Benth., Pogostemon quadrifolius (Benth.) F. Muell, and Pogostemon strigosus (Benth.) These species of Pogostemon Desf. were mostly terrestrial while few species growing in marshy areas also. The trichomes on leaves and the moniliform hairs or beaded stamen of all the three species were investigated by both Light microscope and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The stamen with hairs was considered a unique feature that makes it a distinct genus in the family Lamiaceae, and also helps in the identification. The main types of trichomes that were distinctively observed on the leaf surfaces are, simple non-glandular unicellular and multicellular trichomes and peltate, glandular trichomes. Moniliform hairs and trichome morphology of Pogostemon brachystachyus, Pogostemon quadrifolius, and Pogostemon strigosus have not been studied previously in the study area and such investigations on Pogostemon in the study area are rather limited.
Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes l.) as a Potential Adsorbent of Basic Fuchsin Dye
Authors:   Department of Botany, D. B. S (PG) College Dehradun, Uttarakhand., Chand Upadhyay Sandeep , Bajpai A. B. ,   Department of Botany, D. B. S (PG) College Dehradun, Uttarakhand., Kumar Pardip ,   Department of Biotechnology, C. C. S. University, Meerut.
Published: May 2023

In textile sector uses a huge volume of water and chemicals, including inorganic compounds, polymers, and organic products. Textiles effluents including different types of dyes like acidic, reactive, basic, disperse, azo, diazo, anthraquinone and metal-complex dye. Textile effluents create chronic ecological problems due to their toxicity, pernicious and carcinogenic characters and, at present, purification process of textile effluents is a critical problem for society. Biosorption process through water hyacinth biomass as a fructuous and inexpensive process for the expel of dyes from textile industrial colorants. In the present study, biosorption of basic fuchsin dye was carried out using different doses of the dried and powdered biomass of water hyacinth. The dose of plant biomass (50mg to 400mg) observed high percentage of adsorption at 20 ppm dye concentration. The results of Freundlich adsorption isotherm showed a better biosorption than Langmuir adsorption model. FTIR spectra of the unloaded and dye loaded biomass showed the change in the surface chemistry of the biosorbent and predicted the role of C=N (Very Strong- VS), C=S (Strong- S), CH2 (Strong-S), CH=CH (Strong- S) groups in the removal of basic fuchsin dye from the aqueous solutions.