bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Participant Engagement and Adherence to Providing Smartwatch and Patient-Reported Outcome Data: Digital Tracking of Rheumatoid Arthritis Longitudinally (DIGITAL) Real-World Study
Authors: Nowell William B , Curtis Jeffrey R , Zhao Hong , Xie Fenglong , Stradford Laura , Curtis David , Gavigan Kelly , Boles Jessica , Clinton Cassie , Lipkovich Ilya , Venkatachalam Shilpa , Calvin Amy , Hayes Virginia S
Published: August 2023

Background

Digital health studies using electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) and wearables bring new challenges, including the need for participants to consistently provide trial data.

Objective

This study aims to characterize the engagement, protocol adherence, and data completeness among participants with rheumatoid arthritis enrolled in the Digital Tracking of Arthritis Longitudinally (DIGITAL) study.

Methods

Participants were invited to participate in this app-based study, which included a 14-day run-in and an 84-day main study. In the run-in period, data were collected via the ArthritisPower mobile app to increase app familiarity and identify the individuals who were motivated to participate. Successful completers of the run-in period were mailed a wearable smartwatch, and automated and manual prompts were sent to participants, reminding them to complete app input or regularly wear and synchronize devices, respectively, during the main study. Study coordinators monitored participant data and contacted participants via email, SMS text messaging, and phone to resolve adherence issues per a priori rules, in which consecutive spans of missing data triggered participant contact. Adherence to data collection during the main study period was defined as providing requested data for >70% of 84 days (daily ePRO, ≥80% daily smartwatch data) or at least 9 of 12 weeks (weekly ePRO).

Results

Of the 470 participants expressing initial interest, 278 (59.1%) completed the run-in period and qualified for the main study. Over the 12-week main study period, 87.4% (243/278) of participants met the definition of adherence to protocol-specified data collection for weekly ePRO, and 57.2% (159/278) did so for daily ePRO. For smartwatch data, 81.7% (227/278) of the participants adhered to the protocol-specified data collection. In total, 52.9% (147/278) of the participants met composite adherence.

Conclusions

Compared with other digital health rheumatoid arthritis studies, a short run-in period appears useful for identifying participants likely to engage in a study that collects data via a mobile app and wearables and gives participants time to acclimate to study requirements. Automated or manual prompts (ie, “It’s time to sync your smartwatch”) may be necessary to optimize adherence. Adherence varies by data collection type (eg, ePRO vs smartwatch data).

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR2-10.2196/14665
Policies and Management Interventions to Enhance Health and Care Workforce Capacity for Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol for a Living Systematic Review
Authors: Cavalcante de Oliveira Ana Paula , Lopes Galante Mariana , Senna Maia Leila , Craveiro Isabel , Pereira da Silva Alessandra , Fronteira Ines , Chança Raphael , Ferrinho Paulo , Dal Poz Mario
Published: August 2023

Background

Countries and health systems have had to make challenging resource allocation and capacity-building decisions to promote proper patient care and ensure health and care workers’ safety and well-being, so that they can effectively address the present COVID-19 pandemic as well as upcoming public health problems and natural catastrophes. As innovations are already in place and updated evidence is published daily, more information is required to inform the development and implementation of policies and interventions to improve health and care workforce capacity to address the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Objective

The objective of this protocol review is to identify countries’ range of experiences with policies and management interventions that can improve health and care workers’ capacity to address the COVID-19 pandemic response and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of the interventions.

Methods

We will conduct a living systematic review of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies and gray literature (technical and political documents) published in English, French, Hindi, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish between January 1, 2000, and March 1, 2022. The databases to be searched are MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, SCOPUS, and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature. In addition, the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Research Database and the websites of international organizations (International Labour Organization, Economic Co-operation and Development, and The Health System Response Monitor) will be searched for unpublished studies and gray literature. Data will be extracted from the selected documents using an electronic form adapted from the Joanna Briggs Institute quantitative and qualitative tools for data extraction. A convergent integrated approach to synthesis and integration will be used. The risk of bias will be assessed with Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools, and the certainty of the evidence in the presented outcomes will be assessed with the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation.

Results

The database and gray literature search retrieved 3378 documents. Data are being analyzed by 2 independent reviewers. The study is expected to be published by the end of 2023 in a peer-reviewed journal.

Conclusions

This review will allow us to identify and describe the policies and strategies implemented by countries and their effectiveness, as well as identify gaps in the evidence.

Trial Registration

PROSPERO CRD42022327041; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=327041

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR1-10.2196/50306
Design and Verification of Serial Communication Interface for High Speed Data Transfer
Authors: Hirmath Dr Sujatha , Farraj Arjumanth
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Inter-Integrated Controller is a crucial interface for device communication. I 2 C is utilized as an interface between EEPROMS since they need an interface for communication. The design's operation has been confirmed, and there has been no data transfer interruption. The proposed verification environment is designed using system Verilog which includes the constrained randomization for the stimulus generation. In the proposed system, a modified FSM is used in the data transfer process between the master and slave EEPROM. I2C typically operates at a 100MHz clock frequency in an FPGA with a reference clock used in the system creates a slower clock which is completely configurable in the TB for the bits to get transferred. The finite state machine also handles the acknowledge response where it stays in the same state until the acknowledge is received unlike going to the starting state. A memory controller was used to control the I2C transactions with the EEPROM slave and the data transfers were executed as expected. System Verilog is the HDL used for the design and creating the verification environment with Xilinx Vivado 2020.02 as the IDE used to run the simulations
DESIGNING AND ASSESING AN ISLAMIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION MODEL FOR ISLAMIC HIGHER EDUCATION (IHE)
Authors: Lailatussaadah Lailatussaadah , Jamil Asyraf Isyraqi Bin , Abdul Kadir Fakhrul Adabi Bin
Published: August 2023

The implementation of entrepreneurship course can be carried out by integrating the tridharma of higher education (the threefold missions of higher education) simultaneously in learning, for which a guideline is needed for its implementation. This study aims to design and assess the Islamic Entrepreneurship Education (IEE) model in the tridharma in Islamic Religious Universities (PTKI) in Aceh. This research was conducted through Design-Based Research (DBR) involving 3 experts and 6 lecturers. The research instrument used was a questionnaire which was analyzed statistically descriptively, while the qualitative data used interviews and were analyzed with an interactive model. The results of the design of the IEE model has produced three aspects along with four elements for the dimensions of education and teaching, research, and community service. These three aspects are inter-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, and extra-curricular activities, while the four elements are the objectives of implementing entrepreneurship education learning activities, entrepreneurial learning materials/content, using entrepreneurship learning methods, and implementing evaluations of entrepreneurship learning. The design of this model has the description for the implementation procedure. This design of IEE model can be used by lecturers as a model for implementing IEE in Islamic Religious Universities.
THE POTENTIAL ROLE OF PANGLIMA LAÔT FOR SUSTAINABLE MARINE ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT BASED ON ISLAMIC CULTURE
Authors: Aswita Dian , Apriana Evi , Herlina Herlina , Abubakar Abubakar , Azzarkasyi Muhammad
Published: August 2023

Ecotourism improvement has been a challenge in developing the community’s welfare. This study investigated the potential role of Panglima Laôt as traditional wisdom for the sustainable development of marine ecotourism. Its role was responsible for a sustainable environment and preservation of culture through a traditional approach. Teupin Layeu Iboih beach has potential and fantastic scenery on the coast and under seawater that attracts many tourists. These merits should provide many benefits for the residents in the tourist spot. In this sense, the contributions of the Panglima Laôt have appeared to improve the marine resources and the quality of the landscape in Teupin Layeu Iboih, Sabang city. The Panglima Laôt has formulated and promulgated strict regulations to encourage a sustainable coastal and marine environment. The local wisdom would increase the welfare of the people living in the coastal area, and the harmonization between humans and the biosphere can be achieved.
WILL ARABIA BECOME GREEN AGAIN? A GEOLOGICAL & METEOROLOGICAL APPROACH TO CONFIRMING PROPHETIC HADITH
Authors: Hikmy Isbram Ginanjar , Nugraha Rangga Tri
Published: August 2023

As a Muslim, the guidance used in worship comes from the Quran and Hadiths. One of the authentic Hadiths by Muslim states that Arabia will turn green again. This research aims to explain the greening of Arabia in the past and future perspectives from a geological and meteorological point of view. The method used in this study is a review study, combining the theory of plate tectonics on the Arabian Plate and the meteorological cycles that will occur in the future using the theory of natural radiative forcing in climate change. Discoveries of mollusks and fossils that lived in water in hot deserts provide evidence of past wet conditions before it turned hot again. There have been 18 warm climate cycles and 17 climate cycles since 5.3 million years ago. The results of this research indicate that Arabia will turn green again, both from a geological and meteorological approach. The geological approach estimates that Arabia will turn green again in approximately ~25 million years, while the meteorological approach suggests at least 13,000 years in the future when the Earth reaches its opposite precession peak. The influence of meteorological cycle periods is shorter compared to the long-term effects of plate movements. The possibility of Arabia turning green in the future is indeed true, in line with the statements of the Prophet's Hadith.
TAGHYIR WITHIN CHARACTER BUILDING OF THE ISLAMIC TRADITIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ACEH BESAR
Authors: Ikhram Ikhram , Zulfikar T. , Muhammad Mufakhir , Al-Fairusy Muhajir , Ikhwan M.
Published: August 2023

This study discusses the direction and strategy of developing character education to change the personality and disposition of students towards a more religious, disciplined, and moderate direction, especially those who study at integrated Islamic boarding schools in Aceh Besar using the taghyir approach.  This term itself means changes that are made in earnest to shape the personality of students. The study was conducted at four integrated Islamic boarding schools in Aceh Besar; Pesantren Al-Manar, Pesantren Al Falah Abu Lam U, and Pesantren Oemar Diyan. The paradigm of interpretation with a character education approach becomes a framework of thinking in this study. This study uses qualitative research methods, by selecting several informants who are directly involved in the world of education in integrated Islamic boarding schools, to get an emic perspective and observe directly the process of character change carried out. The results of the study show that character building with taghyir methods and models has been practiced by each of the integrated pesantren is almost uniform, considering that the third qibla of pesantren is Gontor which is the basis of the development of modern pesantren in Indonesia. The locus of character change is prioritized on changing attitudes in the context of religion, discipline, respecting differences, and upholding attitudes as a student. Character changes tend to be easily developed among female students, given their attitude of obeying every pesantren regulation. In addition, the example of teachers is the main key in the application of taghyir in the most popular Islamic boarding schools for the formation of the character of students.  Taghyir in Pesantren was developed with an emphasis on the value of religious character, and the role of teachers and parents in changing and fostering the character of students to foster the character of students who live in integrated Islamic boarding schools in Aceh Besar.
SYNERGY AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS IN BUILDING HALAL ECOSYSTEMS IN INDONESIA
Authors: Rachman Abdul , Sangare Bilaly
Published: August 2023

This study aims to analyze and criticize the synergy and collaboration of government agencies and private institutions such as universities, social organizations, educational foundations, and others in building a halal ecosystem through the free halal certification program (SEHATI) with the Self Declare pathway. The implementation of halal certification involves many parties and government agencies because it relates to regulations, budgets, and others. Therefore, there needs to be cross-sectoral synergy and collaboration between ministries, local governments, and the private sector in accelerating the development of the halal ecosystem in Indonesia. This research method uses descriptive qualitative with a normative juridical approach. Data collection was carried out by observation and in-depth interviews with institutions participating in the free and regular halal certification program. The results of this study illustrate that in implementing halal certification, BPJPH as an institution that has the authority according to the mandate of the law has a big role in implementing halal certification in Indonesia. However, in practice, the BPJPH institution synergizes and collaborates more with private institutions such as universities, educational foundations, community organizations (ormas), and associations, compared to cross-sectoral fellow government agencies and local governments in the halal certification program.
TAṬWÎR KITĀB AL-QIRĀ’AT AL-RASYÎDAH LI TARQIYYAH MAHĀRAH AL-QIRĀ’AH ‘INDA AL-ṬĀLIBAH BI ISTIKHDĀM AL-KITĀB AL-ELEKTRÛNY AL-TAFĀ’ULIY FI AL-MADRASAH AL-MUTAWASSIṬAH INSĀN QUR’ĀNY ACEH BESAR
Authors: Muslim Buhori , Zikrina Zikrina , Mukhlisah Mukhlisah
Published: August 2023

Based on the research problem, which is the teaching of reading skills using the book "Al-Qira'ah al-Rasyidah" at MTs Insan Qur'ani, it is observed that the use of modern electronic instructional materials aligned with the advancements in digital technology to deliver content in accordance with the demands of the industrial revolution 4.0 era has not been incorporated. The purpose of this research is to investigate and develop the "Al-Qira'ah al-Rasyidah" instructional book using an Interactive E-Book to enhance the reading skills of female students and assess the effectiveness of its implementation. The research instruments encompass interviews, questionnaires, and tests based on Borg and Gall's theory. The research subjects consist of 28 students from class VII-C (grade 1 of MTs) at MTs Insan Qur'ani for the academic year 2022-2023. The findings reveal that the development of the "Al-Qira'ah al-Rasyidah" book for reading instruction using an Interactive E-Book is highly effective. In the final test conducted, the students achieved a total score of 2259 with an average score of 80.67, surpassing the Minimum Mastery Criteria (KKM) for reading skills, which is set at >75.
Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis Of Organic Acids In Georgian Wine Lees By LCMS/ MS Method
Authors: Kirvalidze Tamar , Murtazashvili Tamaz , Bakuridze Lasha , Jokhadze Malkhaz , Sivsivadze Koba
Published: August 2023

In the XXI century, the interest and demand for natural compounds have increased significantly, compared to the previous period,especially for those natural compounds that have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Accordingly, organic acids arenoteworthy in this direction since studies have confirmed some organic acids' antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects. It is known thatwine from vine products is one of the rich sources of organic acids. Therefore, the waste products of wine production - including wine lees areinteresting from this point of view. Winemaking is one of the most successful directions of agriculture in Georgia. Many waste products, such as grapepomace, grape seed, and wine lees, accompany wine production. It was the reason to use the waste product - wine lees- to study organic acids.Hence, the research aims to assess the potential of using a currently wasted winery product - Georgian wine lees as a source of biologically activeingredients. The objective of the current study was to identify the biologically active substances (organic acids) in the waste product of winemaking -wine lees obtained from widely distributed grape varieties in Georgia and to determine their quantitative content. By the LC-MS/MS method, weidentified organic acids in 6 samples of wine lees made from different varieties of Georgian grapes (Saperavi, Kisi, Rkatsiteli) and with differenttechnologies (traditional Kakhetian, factory conditions) and determined three main organic acids (tartaric acid, lactic acid, and citric acid) quantitatively.The results of the current research showed that the grape variety and the winemaking technology affect the qualitative and quantitative content oforganic acids in the wine; in particular, three organic acids were found in the Saferavi wine made by the factory method, and 2 organic acids in thewine made by the traditional Kakhetian (Georgia) method. Organic acid's quantitative content is also different. Also, the content of organic acids in thewine obtained from different varieties of grapes is different. The research showed that the quantitative content of organic acids in Kisi wine Lees ishigher than the other studied varieties. However, the content of organic acids in all three types of wine is significant. The study results support thepotential of using a currently wasted product - Georgian Wine Lees - as a source of biologically active ingredients.
Penerapan Teknologi Spora Mikoriza Untuk Peningkatan Produksi Bawang Merah Varietas Lembah Palu
Authors: Sukmawati Sukmawati , Nina Nina , Hastuti Hastuti
Published: August 2023

Bawang merah varietas Lembah Palu merupakan salah satu komoditas unggulan Sulawesi Tengah dan merupakan bahan baku industri pengolahan bawang goreng serta telah menjadi “brand lokal” Kota Palu “. Fungi mikoriza sangat penting bagi ketersediaan unsur hara seperti P, Mg, K, Fe dan Mn untuk pertumbuhan tanaman. Hal ini terjadi melalui pembentukan hifa pada permukaan akar (jaringan hifa eksternal) yang berfungsi sebagai perpanjangan akar dan memperluas bidang serapan unsur hara terutama di daerah yang kondisinya miskin unsur hara, pH rendah dan kurang air.  Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dikebun akademik Fakultas Pertanian, Kampus Universitas Tadulako, pada ketinggian sekitar 80 mdpl, yang berlangsung dari Maret sampai dengan November 2022. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok. yang terdiri dari 4 taraf. Pertama control, mikoriza 100 g/bedeng, mikoriza 200 g/bedeng, mikoriza 300 g/bedeng. Dosis fungi mikoriza belum mampu memberikan pengaruh yang nyata terhadap  parameter tanaman bawang merah varitas lembah Palu.
Analisis Pengaruh Produksi, Biaya Angkut dan Harga Terhadap Pendapatan Usahatani Pisang di Desa Bonda Kecamatan Papalang Kabupaten Mamuju
Authors: Halim Abdul , Tussadia Halimah , Indriani Indriani
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis pengaruh produksi, biaya angkut dan harga terhadap pendapatan usahatani  pisang dan untuk mengetahui faktor yang paling dominan berpengaruh terhadap pendapatan usahatani  pisang di Desa Bonda Kecamatan Papalang Kabupaten Mamuju. Adapun waktu penelitian dilaksanakan selama 2 bulan yaitu mulai bulan Juni - bulan Agustus 2022. Metode yang digunakan ialah metoe kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Berdasarkan hasil analisis diperoleh nilai Fhitung = 25.714  > F tabel = 2,38  pada  α = 5% yang  berarti  hipotesis  nol (H0)  ditolak, sehingga  variabel  bebas  (X1) Produksi (X2) Biaya Angkut (X3) Harga secara bersama – sama (simultan) berpengaruh nyata terhadap  pendapatan usahatani pisang di Desa Bonda  Kecamatan  Papalang  Kabupaten Mamuju.. Secara parsial variabel Produksi dan Harga berpengaruh nyata terhadap Pendapatan usahatani  Pisang di Desa Bonda  di Kecamatan Papalang Kabupaten Mamuju,. Variabel yang paling dominan berpengaruh terhadap pendapatan usahatani  pisang yang di Desa Bonda Kecamatan Papalang Kabupaten Mamuju yaitu variabel produksi pisang dan variabel harga pisang.
Pemanfaatan Limbah Air Teh Terhadap Pertumbuhan Rumput Laut Gracillaria verrucosa
Authors: Ya'La Zakirah Raihani , Sintya Jeanette Claudia
Published: August 2023

Pupuk organik berkembang pesat dewasa ini yang tak lepas dari dampak pemakaian pupuk inorganik yang menimbulkan berbagai masalah, mulai dari rusaknya ekosistem, hilangnya kesuburan tanah, masalah kesehatan, sampai masalah ketergantungan petani terhadap pupuk. Oleh karena itu, pemakaian pupuk organik kembali digalakkan untuk mengatasi berbagai masalah tersebut. Penambahan limbah air teh yang mengandung nitrogen (N), Fosfor (P), kalium (K), dan hara lainnya seperti besi (Fe), seng (Zn), tembaga (Cu), Kalsium (Ca), dan magnesium (Mg) pada media air dapat mencukupi nutrien yang sangat dibutuhkan Gracilaria verrucosa bagi pertumbuhannya.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian larutan air teh dengan dosis yang berbeda terhadap pertumbuhan spesifik dan mutlak rumput laut Gracilaria verrucosa. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada tanggal 31 Agustus sampai dengan 15 Oktober 2020. Penelitian bertempat di Laboratorium Kualitas Air dan Biota Akuatik, Fakultas Peternakan dan Perikanan, Universitas Tadulako.Desain percobaan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan perlakuan 5 dan 4 kali ulangan.Perlakuan dalam penelitian adalah pemberian larutan air teh dengan dosis yang berbeda (A=Kontrol; B=100ml; C=150ml; D=200ml; E=250ml). Data dianalisis dengan analisis ragam (ANOVA), dengan uji lanjut beda Nyata Jujur (BNJ) menggunakan program aplikasi Excel 2010 dan minitab 16. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa pertumbuhan Gracilaria verrucosa yang tertinggi terdapat pada perlakuan penambahan limbah air teh 150 ml sebesar1,53%, sedangkan yang terendah pada perlakuan penambahan limbah air teh 250 ml sebesar 0,82%.
Kajian Pendapatan dan Strategi Pengembangan Program Pekarangan Pangan Lestari (P2L) di Kota Semarang
Authors: Nugraha Fadhil Adi , Ekowati Titik , Sumarsono Sumarsono
Published: August 2023

Program Pekarangan Pangan Lestari (P2L) merupakan upaya dari Kementerian Pertanian Indonesia untuk memenuhi gizi dan meningkatkan pendapatan petani yang dilakukan lewat aktivitas bertani di lahan pekarangan ataupun lahan yang belum dipakai. Salah satu daerah penerima manfaat program P2L adalah Kota Semarang di Provinsi Jawa Tengah. Kota Semarang masih memiliki lahan yang cukup untuk penerapan program ini. Meskipun P2L di Kota Semarang sudah dilaksanakan selama beberapa tahun, tetapi kajian terhadap manfaat ekonomi dari program P2L masih sangat terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) Pendapatan kelompok wanita tani (KWT) penerima manfaat program P2L di Kota Semarang; (2) Strategi pengembangan program P2L di Kota Semarang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei. Penentuan sampel dilakukan secara sengaja, kemudian dipilih sebanyak 6 responden petani untuk analisis pendapatan dan 12 responden informan untuk analisis strategi. Data diolah menggunakan analisis pendapatan dan analisis SWOT. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa: (1) KWT penerima program P2L di Kota Semarang menghasilkan pendapatan sebesar Rp. 369.746,13/musim tanam; (2) Posisi program P2L di Kota Semarang berada di kuadran I dengan prioritas strategi yaitu kombinasi kekuatan dan peluang (S-O).
Pengaruh Food Quality dan Brand Image Dalam Keputusan Harga pada Toko Roti La Longz Bakery Kota Luwuk
Authors: Pakanyamong Ambo Abd. Kadir , Sondong Adin , Zaenuddin Ruslan A. , Yatim Hertasning
Published: August 2023

Harga merupakan salah satu faktor yang dipertimbangkan oleh pelaku usaha dalam menetapkan harga produknya. Penetapan harga mempengaruhi kualitas produk dan volume dalam penjualan.  Pengusaha perlu memikirkan tentang harga jual secara tepat karena harga yang tidak tepat akan berakibat tidak menarik para pembeli untuk membeli atau menggunakan produk tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh foof quality dan brand image dalam keputusan harga pada Toko Roti La Longz Bakery. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Juni sampai September 2022 di Toko Roti La Longz Bakery dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 50 orang. Teknik penentuan sampel yang digunakan yaitu teknik Accidental sampling. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear berganda yang diolah menggunakan software SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa food quality  dan brand image mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap penentuan harga roti di La Longz Bakery.
Analisis Produksi dan Efisiensi Alokatif Usahatani Jagung Hibrida di Desa Pesaku Kecamatan Dolo Barat Kabupaten Sigi
Authors: Ashari Yustika , Hadayani Hadayani , Christoporus Christoporus
Published: August 2023

Indonesia menjadi salah satu negara berkembang, dimana bagi Indonesia kegiatan pertanian sangatlah berperan penting dimana sebagai sumber dari pendapatan para pekerjanya. Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah merupakan salah satu daerah penghasil tanaman jagung di Indonesia. Penelitian ini memiliki  tujuan yaitu untuk mengetahui input produksi yang berpengaruh terhadap produksi jagung, dan untuk mengetahui tingkat efisiensi alokatif dari usahatani jagung hibrida di Desa Pesaku Kecamatan Dolo Barat Kabupaten Sigi. Penentuan responden ini menggunakan metode (Simple Random Sampling). Pengambilan sampel sebanyak 115 orang dari jumlah populasi petani jagung sebanyak 200 petani jagung. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear berganda dengan fungsi Cobb-Douglass, dan analisis efisiensi alokatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan, semua variabel (x) berpengaruh terhadap produksi Jagung (Y), sedangkan secara parsial, variabel luas lahan, benih, pupuk urea, dan pupuk ponska  berpengaruh terhadap produksi jagung, adapun variabel tenaga kerja tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap produksi jagung. Analisis efisiensi alokatif menunjukkan bahwa ke empat input produksi masih belum efisien.
Um ensaio teórico sobre a estabilidade de grandes construções espirituais
Authors: Da Fonseca Alexandre
Published: August 2023

Há no meio espírita atual, uma importante controvérsia a respeito da existência, manutenção e estabilidade das chamadas colônias ou cidades espirituais. O estímulo crescente ao estudo dos fundamentos da Doutrina Espírita incentivou o exercício da fé raciocinada, isto é, da verificação da coerência doutrinária e científica de estudos e práticas espíritas, incluindo os ditados mediúnicos novos e antigos. Há, pelo menos, dois impasses que precisam ser resolvidos ou esclarecidos para haver aceitação completa do conceito de cidades espirituais. Um deles diz respeito ao conceito de “cidade” e “ambiente urbano”. Uma “cidade” não é apenas um aglomerado de pessoas, casas e construções. As diferenças entre as naturezas da vida encarnada e desencarnada prevê conceitos diferentes para a organização social de encarnados e desencarnados. O outro impasse envolve a questão da brevidade dos objetos criados fluidicamente. Segundo a Doutrina, assim como são facilmente criados pela ação do pensamento e da vontade dos Espíritos, os objetos fluídicos facilmente se desfazem quando deixam de pensar neles. Isso, segundo alguns, impediria a existência de grandes construções espirituais que formariam tais cidades. Este artigo se propõe a tratar e propor uma solução para o segundo impasse. Apresento um ensaio teórico que explica, de modo coerente com a Doutrina e com descobertas recentes da Psicologia e Neurociência sobre atividades mentais inconscientes, a estabilidade temporal de estruturas fluídicas tão complexas quanto prédios e construções similares às que são descritas em obras mediúnicas. Mostro que processos mentais ou pensamentos inconscientes dos Espíritos seriam capazes de manter e estabilizar as construções espirituais nas quais se sentem bem e seguros. Embora o presente ensaio solucione este impasse, ele não soluciona o primeiro, isto é, ele não dá suporte para interpretações funcionais dessas construções como, por exemplo, casas fluídicas para abrigar os Espíritos das intempéries, camas e mobiliários necessários ao descanso ou lazer dos Espíritos, automóveis para locomoção dos Espíritos, jardins com atividade biológica similar à das plantas materiais, alimentação fluídica similar à material, etc.
Destinasyon Kalitesi, Destinasyon Sadakati ve Destinasyon Memnuniyeti Arasındaki İlişkilerin İncelenmesi: Isparta Örneği
Authors: Güneş Kemal , Erdoğan Mercan Sine
Published: August 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, çeşitli turizm etkinliklerine olanak sunan Isparta destinasyonunu ziyarete gelen yerli turistlerin destinasyon kalite algısını belirlemek, destinasyon kalitesini oluşturan bileşenler ile destinasyon sadakatinin ve destinasyon memnuniyetinin arasındaki ilişkileri incelemek ve değerlendirmektir. Araştırma alanı, Isparta ili içerisinde bulunan turizm amaçlı ziyaret edilen yerlerden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmanın evreni ise, Isparta iline turizm amacıyla ziyarete gelen yerli turistlerdir. Araştırmanın evreni 2019 yılının Temmuz, Ağustos, Aralık aylarında Isparta’yı ziyaret eden yerli turistlerden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada ampirik veriler kullanılmıştır. Veriler anket tekniği ile elde edilmiştir. Örneklem grubu, yargısal örnekleme yöntemiyle tespit edilmiştir. 426 denekle görüşme yapılmıştır. Eksik ve hatalı 57 anket formu elenmiştir. Mahalanobis uzaklığı metodu ile de uç değerlere sahip olan 35 anket veri analizine dâhil edilmemiş ve 369 anket ile analizler uygulanmıştır. Ölçeklerin yapı geçerliliğini sağlamak amacıyla doğrulayıcı faktör analizi yapılmıştır. Sonrasında destinasyon kalitesi boyutlarının destinasyon sadakati ve destinasyon memnuniyeti üzerindeki etkileri yapısal eşitlik modelleri ile test edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte destinasyon memnuniyetinin destinasyon sadakati üzerindeki etkisi de test edilmiştir. Sonuçta; destinasyon özellikleri kalitesinin (konaklama, yiyecek, ulaşım, çekicilik, fiyat) ve destinasyon memnuniyetinin destinasyon sadakati üzerinde pozitif yönde ve anlamlı bir etkisinin olduğu ortaya konmuştur.
Comparison of Effects of Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy on Upper Extremity Functions in Post-Stroke Patients–A Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Narang Anmol , Arora Lalit , Arora Reena
Published: August 2023

Objective: To compare the effects of Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy on upper extremity functions in Post-Stroke patients.Design: Parallel group, randomized controlled trial.Settings: The present research investigation was carried out in the outpatient department (OPD) of the University College of Physiotherapy in Faridkot, as well as in the IPD and OPD of the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital in Faridkot, Punjab.Methods: A total of 45 post-stroke patients with upper limb disability were divided randomly into three equal groups comprises 15 patients each. Group A received Motor Relearning Programme (MRP) along with Conventional Physiotherapy (CPT), whereas Group B received Mirror Therapy (MT) along with CPT and Group C received CPT only. The total duration of intervention was 1 hour per session and frequency of 8 weeks, with 5 sessions per week.Main Outcome Measures: The outcome measures included were Motor Assessment Scale (MAS), Chedoke Arm And Hand Activity Inventory Scale (CAHAI), Fugl Meyer Assessment of physical performance of Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) Scale.Results: The present study revealed that all the parameters within the groups had significantly improved in the pre-intervention analysis. However, postintervention scores of all the parameters of Group A revealed considerable high improvement at a significant level of (p < 0.0001) when compared to the other two groups i.e., Group B and Group C.Conclusion: In light of the study’s findings, it is concluded that the MRP along with CPT is more effective than MT along with CPT and CPT alone.
Consecutive Development of Ependymoma and Glioblastoma in a Single Patient: A Case Report
Authors: Echnin Jihad , Daghi Mohamed , Laaidi Abdelkouddous , Malaize Henri , Nouet Aurélien , Carpentier Alexandre , Lakhdar Abdelhakim
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The simultaneous occurrence of ependymoma and glioblastoma in a single patient is an exceptionally rare phenomenon, with limited documented cases in the medical literature.Case Report: This article presents a compelling case study of a 53-yearold female who sequentially developed these two distinct primary brain tumors. The patient initially underwent neurosurgery for a subependymoma in 2010 and later presented with motor and sensory symptoms, leading to the diagnosis of glioblastoma. A diagnostic stereotactic brain biopsy confirmed the presence of a high-grade oligodendroglioma. Despite postoperative complications, the patient’s recovery has been favorable with no epileptic recurrence. The discussion highlights the distinct molecular and clinical heterogeneity of ependymoma and glioblastoma and the lack of reported cases featuring their consecutive occurrence. The underlying mechanisms behind such occurrences remain poorly understood and warrant further investigation.Conclusion: This case underscores the importance of deepening our comprehension of consecutive primary brain tumors to optimize diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient outcomes.
تأثير برنامج ارشادي انتقائي في تنمية التوافق الدراسي لدى طلبة جامعة جيهان-أربيل
Authors: Othman Zhian J.
Published: August 2023

هدفت الدراسة الى التعرف على مدى تأثير البرنامج الارشادي الانتقائي في تنمية التوافق الدراسي لدى عينة من طلبة قسم التربية العامة في  جامعة جيهان/ أربيل، وتكونت عينة الدراسة من (30) طالب وطالبة من طلبة كلية التربية العامة المرحلة الثالثة في جامعة جيهان/ أربيل، تم اختيارهم  بعد تطبيق الاستبانة عليهم وحصولهم على درجات منخفضة في التوافق الدراسي، وجرى تقسيمهم بعد ذلك الى مجموعتين، تجريبية قوامها (15) وضابطة قوامها (15) ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة استخدمت الباحثة مقياس التوافق الدراسي (للدريني، 1985)، واسفرت نتائج الدراسة عن وجود فروق ذات دلالة احصائية بين متوسطات المجموعة التجريبية والمجموعة الضابطة قبل وبعد تطبيق البرنامج الارشادي الانتقائي على مقياس التوافق الدراسي، وقد عرض البرنامج الإرشادي على مجموعة من ذوي الخبرة والاختصاص في مجال علم النفس الرياضي للتحقق من مدى صلاحية محتواه، الذي يضم (12) جلسة إرشادية جماعية بمعدل جلستين في الأسبوع ، و زمن كل جلسة (45) دقيقة ولمدة ستة أسابيع، واتضح ايضاً وجود فروق دالة احصائيا بين متوسطات درجات المجموعة التجريبية، والمجموعة الضابطة بعد تطبيق البرنامج الارشادي الانتقائي على مقياس التوافق الدراسي ولصالح المجموعة التجريبية.
ڕۆڵی ڕاگەیاندنی ژینگەیی لە پەرەپێدانی هۆشیارى و ڕەفتاری تاک بەرامبەر ژینگە
Authors: Jalal Hemin A.
Published: August 2023

ڕاگه‌یاندنی ژینگه‌یی به‌یه‌كێك‌ له‌ پایه‌ سه‌ره‌كیه‌كانی پاراستنی ژینگه‌ و هۆشیاركردنه‌وه‌ی كۆمه‌ڵگه‌ دادنرێت، كه‌ به‌هۆیه‌وه‌ كار بۆ بڵاوكردنه‌وه‌ی چه‌مك و به‌ها ژینگه‌یه‌كان ده‌كات، له‌هه‌مان كاتدا كار بۆ هۆشیاركردنه‌وه‌ی تاكه‌كانی كۆمه‌ڵ و ده‌سه‌ڵات و لایه‌نه‌ په‌یوه‌ندیداره‌كان ده‌كات له‌ پێناو پاراستنی ژینگه‌ و په‌ره‌پێدانی، له‌م سه‌رده‌مه‌دا ڕاگه‌یاندنی ژینگه‌یی به‌كۆی ئامرازه‌كانی ده‌توانێ ڕۆڵێكی ئیجگار گه‌وره‌ له‌ چاره‌سه‌ركردنی بابه‌ته‌ ژینگه‌ییه‌كان و ئاڕاسته‌كردنی ڕه‌فتاری تاك له‌ خزمه‌تی ژینگه‌ بگێڕێ ، به‌شێوه‌یه‌ك ده‌بنه‌ هۆی به‌رزكردنه‌وه‌ی ئاستی هۆشیاری و ڕۆشنبیری و پارێزگاریكردن له‌ ژینگه‌. له‌م توێژینه‌وه‌یه‌دا و ، لە ڕوانگەى کۆمەڵناسى ڕاگەیاندنەوە كار و ئه‌ركه‌كانی ڕاگه‌یاندنی ژینگه‌یى گفتوگۆى زانستى لەبارەوە کراوە، لە ئەنجامدا دەرکەوتووە؛ ڕاگه‌یاندنی ژینگه‌ی چ وه‌ك چه‌مك چ وه‌ك بابه‌ت و زانست، مێژویه‌كی كۆنی نیه‌، به‌ڵكو یه‌كێكه‌ له‌ زانسته‌ تازه‌كان و، له‌گه‌ڵ زۆربونی كێشه‌ی ژینگه‌ و تێكچونی هاوسه‌نگی ژینگه‌، پێویستی ئه‌م زانسته‌ بۆ هۆشیاركردنه‌وه‌ی تاكه‌كانی كۆمه‌ڵگه‌ و ده‌وڵه‌ت ده‌ركه‌وت. له‌ كوردستان سه‌رباری بایه‌خدانی كه‌ناڵه‌كانی ڕاگه‌یاندن به‌ژینگه‌، به‌ڵام به‌هۆكاری کەمى پسپۆڕی ئه‌كادیمی له‌ بواری ڕاگه‌یاندنی ژینگه‌یی و كارنه‌كردنی كه‌ناڵه‌كانی دیكه‌ی پێگه‌یاندنی كۆمه‌ڵایه‌تی وچه‌ندین بابه‌تی دیكه‌، ژینگه‌ی كوردستان و هۆشیاری ژینگه‌یی له‌ ئاستی پێویستدا نیه‌ ،  چونکە ڕاگەیاندن لە کوردستان لە بوارى ژینگە زیاتر کارى لەسەر گواستنه‌وه‌ی هه‌واڵى دۆخى كه‌ش و هه‌وا ى ڕۆژ کرتوە، نەک باسکردن لە مەترسیەکانى تێکچونى ژینگە و خراپ مامەڵەکردنى تاک لەگەڵ پێکهاتە و ڕەگەزەکانى ژینگە.
Fertilizer-Prescription Equations for Targeted Yield in Radish under Integrated Nutrient Management System
Authors: Batabyal Kaushik , Sarkar Dibyendu , Mandal Biswapati
Published: August 2023

Soil test crop response correlation studies under integrated plant nutrient system were carried out in Inceptisol of West Bengal during 2008 - 2010, with radish as a test crop following Ramamoorthy's 'inductive-cum-targeted yield model'. Four fertilizer (NPK) and three farmyard manure (FYM) levels were randomized in three well-established fertility gradients, each comprising 21 plots. Soil and plant analysis data were interpreted to formulate fertilizer adjustment equations, with or without FYM, at varying yield targets. It was computed that 1.40, 0.17 and 2.8 kg N, P and K, respectively, were required for producing 100 kg of radish. Contribution of fertilizer-source to the total NPK uptake in radish was far higher than that obtained from FYM and soil available sources. A ready-reckoner developed from soil-test based fertilizer adjustment equations showed that FYM application at 10 t ha-1, along with NPK fertilizer, resulted in a net saving of 15, 1.8 and 5.0kg ha-1 of N, P and K, respectively, for cultivating radish.
Evaluation of Cut-Foliage Plants for Eastern Ghats
Authors: Suryapriya I , Arulmozhiyan R , Sankari A , Anand M
Published: August 2023

A maiden attempt was made at Horticultural Research Station (HRS), a constituent research unit of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, located at Yercaud, Salem District, Tamil Nadu, India during 2012-2013 to assess the suitability of various ornamental foliage plant species under Shevroys /Eastern Ghats conditions. Considerable variation was found in quantitative and qualitative parameters among the foliage species. The study recommends Nephrolepis cordifolia and Asparagus sprengeri as suitable liners, while, large-leaved species like Cordyline fruticosa and Philodendron xanadu as background materials in larger arrangements, and the smaller-leaved Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia for smaller arrangements.
Changes in Fruit Quality and Carotenoid Profile in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) Genotypes under Elevated Temperature
Authors: Shivashankara K S , Pavithra K C , Laxman R H , Sadashiva A T , Roy T K , Geetha G A
Published: August 2023

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) is a rich source of carotenoids, especially lycopene, and is affected severely by high temperatures under tropical conditions. To study the effect of elevated temperature on lycopene content and other quality parameters, five tomato genotypes, viz., RF4A, Abhinava, Arka Saurabh, IIHR 2195 and Arka Vikas, were grown in a temperature gradient tunnel (TGT) facility under 33.4 and 35.4°C temperature conditions. Fruits were analyzed for total carotenoids, total phenols, total flavonoids, total sugars, TSS, acidity, Vitamin C besides carotenoids profile (β-carotene, lycopene, phytoene and luteoxanthin content). Results revealed that all the quality parameters studied were superior at 33.4°C, compared to 35.4°C in all the genotypes. 'IIHR 2195' recorded highest total phenols (479.28mg/100g dw), total flavonoids (70.27mg/100g dw), ferric reducing antioxidant potential (FRAP) (310.53mg/100g dw), diphenyl picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical (487.89mg/100g dw), Vitamin C content (292.25mg/ 100g dw) and total sugars (606.88mg/g dw) at 33.4°C and at 35.4°C. 'RF4A' and 'Arka Vikas' were found to have better total carotenoids content and lycopene at higher temperature than other genotypes. 'Arka Vikas' recorded highest total soluble solids (TSS) (8.9°Brix) and acidity (0.80%) at 35.4°C. Higher TSS and acidity were recorded at 35.4°C than at 33.4°C in all the five genotypes. Genotypic variation was observed in the above stated biochemical parameters in response to elevated temperatures.
Direct Nutrient-Feeding to 'Ney Poovan' Banana (Musa Sp. AB) Bunch under Organic or Conventional Farming for Yield, Fruit Quality and Profitability
Authors: Kotur S C
Published: August 2023

Three types of direct nutrient-feeding methods [applying 500g fresh cow-dung and 100ml water enriched with (i) 2.5g each of urea + SOP; (ii) 100ml of panchangavya; and (iii) 100ml of cow urine] were evaluated in 'Ney Poovan' banana grown under organic or conventional farming. Plants grown under conventional farming were more robust in girth and length of their pseudostem and number of leaves retained on the plant at harvest. Conventional farming produced 62.6% and 59.0% higher fruit and bunch weight than plants grown under organic farming. Quality-wise, fruits from organic farming were superior in pulp:peel ratio and pulp total soluble solids (TSS). Conventional farming significantly increased P, S, Fe, Mn and Zn content of the pulp over organic farming. Benefit:cost ratio was significantly higher at 3.61 under conventional farming, while, it was 2.15 under organic farming. All the methods of direct nutrient-feeding of banana bunch tested were significantly superior to 'Control' where the male bud was retained on the bunch until harvest. Increase in fruit and bunch weight was in the following order of blend: urea + SOP > panchangavya > cow urine, with fresh cow dung. Improvement in pulp:peel ratio and benefit:cost ratio was maximum when direct nutrient-feeding was done using cow-dung blended with urea + SOP, while, TSS of the pulp declined to 24.0oB from 25.1oB when pancahgavya was used. Results indicated that conventional farming with adequate organic manuring, and, adopting direct nutrient-feeding of the banana bunch using cow-dung slurry enriched with 2.5g each of urea and SOP, achieved high bunch yield, pulp:peel ratio, and was profitable.
Nutraceutical Composition of Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk.) Juice: Effect of Enzyme-Assisted Processing
Authors: Khandare V S , Waskar D P , Kalalbandi B M , Pawar T J
Published: August 2023

An investigation was undertaken to study the effect of pre-press maceration treatment with cell-wall degrading enzyme, pectinase, on antioxidant composition of ber juice, during 2011-2012. Enzyme-assisted processing significantly (p<0.05) improved antioxidant composition of ber juice. Ber juice extracted using pectinase had richer nutraceutical composition than in the Control. There was an overall increase of 43% in juice yield, 30% in total phenolics and 37% in total flavonoids with use of pectinase. In vitro total antioxidant activity (AOX) in ber juice was 19.58μmol Trolox/ml in Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) and 13.44μmol Trolox/ml in Cupric Reducing Antioxidant Capacity (CUPRAC) assay. There was 41-65% increase in total AOX of ber juice extracted with the enzyme overstraight pressed juice. Results indicated that tailoring of the enzyme can yield antioxidant-rich juice products.
Evaluation of Potato Genotypes for Processing Traits in Late Autumn
Authors: Kaur Prabhjot , Vashist V K , Kumar Ajay
Published: August 2023

The present study was undertaken to evaluate potato genotypes for their suitability for processing when grown under different crop durations, i.e., E1 (80 days' crop duration), E2 (100 days' crop duration) and E3(120 days' crop duration). Among the three durations studied, E3 yielded the highest processing-grade yield (q/ha), followed by E2 and E1. The crop in E3 also exhibited high dry-matter content and low levels of reducing sugars compared to that in the other crop durations, which is desirable for processing. Among the cultivars under study, Kufri Badshah, Kufri Anand, Kufri Bahar, Kufri Chipsona-1, Kufri Chipsona-2, Kufri Ashoka and Kufri Jawahar gave the highest total tuber-yield. However, for processing-grade yield, cvs. Kufri Badshah, Kufri Chipsona-1 and Kufri Jawahar yielded significantly better than the mean, but cv. Kufri Chipsona-1 was the one found suitable for processing due to its high dry-matter content (22.07%), while, the other cultivars were found suitable for table purpose alone. Though cv. Kufri Chipsona-1 yielded higher (309.39 q/ha), its performance could not be predicted under various conditions owing to the data on regression coefficient (being less than one), and a significant deviation from regression. Cultivars Kufri Chipsona-1 and Kufri Chipsona-2 were found to be suitable for processing, with high tuber- and processing-grade yield, high dry-matter content, low amount of reducing sugars and phenols in the crop durations E2and E3. Both these cultivars produced chips of acceptable colour in all three crop durations.
Evaluation of F1 Hybrids and their Parents for Growth, Yield and Quality in Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Var. cerasiforme)
Authors: Muttappanavar Renuka , Sadashiva A T , Singh T H , Indiresh K M
Published: August 2023

The present study was carried out to estimate the performance of F1 hybrids and their parents for various yield and yield-attributing traits in cherry tomato, at Division of Vegetable Crops, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru, during the year 2010-11. Among the seven parents used, three parents, namely, IIHR-2866 (yielding 3.03kg/plant), IIHR-2864 (2.87kg/plant) and IIHR-2865 (2.73kg/plant) were found to be high-yielding. Among the 21 F1 hybrids evaluated, three hybrids, namely, IIHR-2754 x IIHR-2860 (4.27kg/plant), followed by IIHR- 2754 x IIHR-2865 (3.97kg/plant) and IIHR-2864 x IIHR-2865 (3.40kg/plant) recorded higher yield than the Check varieties, whereas, three hybrids, viz, IIHR-2754 x IIHR-2865 (54.38t/ha), succeeded by IIHR-2863 x IIHR-2866 (46.46t/ha) and IIHR-2858 x IIHR-2866 (44.79t/ha), recorded higher estimated yield per hectare than the Check varieties. Hybrid IIHR-2754 x IIHR-2860 was found promising for most of the traits studied. The best performing parents can be used for breeding further while, the hybrids can be exploited commercially.