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A STUDY OF ASSOCIATION AMONG BODY COMPOSITION AND KHAT CHEWING AMONG THE EMPLOYEES OF UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, SANA’A, YEMEN
Authors: Al-Hajj Nabil Q. M. , Mutahar Doaa , Alsurmi Najeeb Y. , Al-Hashedi Sallah , Badahdah Saeed , Sharif Hafiz Rizwan 
Published: June 2024

Catha edulis (khat) is a plant grown commonly in the Republic of Yemen. The leaves of small khat are chewed by the people for its stimulant action. Association between body composition, khat chewing is little known. We recruited 300 individuals 19-70 years of age from University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen. Demographic, body composition and physical activity data were collected using structured questionnaires and anthropometric measurements devices. Muscle mass (kg), body fat (kg), visceral fat (kg), waist circumference (cm) and body Mass index (kg/m2) were estimated. Participants in habit of khat chewing were 170 (56.7%) of Chewer and 130 (43.3%) of non-chewer. Participants’ mean ± SD of age was 38.7±9 years, 217 (72.3%) and 83 (27.7%) were males and females, respectively. Including 40 (13.3%) smokers and 260 (86.7%) non-smokers. Whereas 151 (88.8%) of the men and 19 (11.2%) of the women take khat, including 39 (22.9%) academics and 131 (77.1%) non-academics. In addition, 46 (27.1%) have low activity and 105 (61.8%) %) had moderate activity and 19 (11.2%) had high activity. Participants in daily khat chewing were 77 (45.3%) while 14 (8.2%), 43 (25.3%), 36 (21.2%) were 4-6 times/week, 2-3 times/week and Once/week, respectively. Participants spent an average of 4.5±2 hours per day in khat chewing sessions, with 52.9% spending 1-4 hours, 43.5% spending 5-8 hours, and 3.5% spending more than 8 hours. The majority of khat chewers reported spending around 2000 Yemeni Riyals (Y.R.) per day on khat. In terms of the impact on meal schedules, 38.8%. Khat chewers had higher muscle mass (33±6), lower body fat percentages (27.8±9), higher levels of visceral fat (9.3±4), larger waist circumferences (88.4±10) and slightly higher BMI values (25.9±4) compared with non-chewers were muscle mass (29.9±7), body fat percentages (31±12 levels of visceral fat (7.8±4), waist circumferences (82.6±11) and BMI values (24.9±4). In addition to, males khat chewers had higher muscle mass, higher visceral fat levels and higher waist circumferences values in compared with females where were muscle mass, visceral fat levels and waist circumferences low. There is no significant association between khat chewers’ status and excess body fat.
مدى ثبوت مشكلات الفعل المضارع في صحيح البخاري (دراسة وصفية تحليلية لروايات النسخة اليونينية)
Authors: الكلدي عارف عبده سالم 
Published: June 2024

هذا البحث دراسة وصفية تحليلية لروايات النسخة اليونينية من صحيح البخاري تتبعت مشكلات الفعل المضارع في صحيح البخاري بغرض التأكد من ثبوت شواهد هذه المسائل النحوية في الصحيح من عدمه، وذلك أن الصحيح رُويَ من روايات متعددة اختلفت في المشكل النحوي محل البحث، ومن هذا المنطلق رصد الباحث بالاستقراء ثمانيةً وأربعين حديثًا تتوزع على ثمان مشكلات نحوية في أحكام الفعل المضارع، ودرسها بتتبع روايات الصحيح فيها، وخلص إلى أن اثني عشر من تلك الأحاديث لم تختلف فيها الروايات، وبقية الأحاديث -وعددها 36- لها روايات بين المشكل وغير المشكل، وبعد تتبع روايات تلك الأحاديث المختلف فيها خلص إلى ترجيح ثبوت خمسة وعشرين شاهدًا منها في الصحيح، وترجيح عدم ثبوت إحدى عشر منها، وبالجملة فإن نسبة الشواهد النحوية الثابتة في الصحيح حوالي 77%، ونسبة الشواهد غير الثابتة حوالي 23%.
The Well-Being of Muslim Migrant Workers in Malaysia Oil Palm Plantation: An Exploration of Expert Opinion
Authors: Akmal Chyairreil Annwar , Abdul Mutalib Mahazan , Wan Razali Wan Mohd. Fazrul Azdi 
Published: June 2024

For several decades, palm oil is one of the main drivers of Malaysia’s economy and responsible in producing 8.5% of the world's oil and fat. In spite of its reputation as a main producer of palm oil, this industry depends heavily on migrant labor. In 2016, there were 429,351 laborers employed in the palm oil plantation industry. From this figure, 330,185 or 77% were foreign workers mostly from Bangladesh and Indonesia. Nonetheless, in recent developments, there were several issues that allegedly affected this industry, specifically in labor that impacted their well-being. Labor exploitation, debt bondage, abuse of vulnerability, deceit, and restriction of movement were among frequent issues that linked to migrant workers' well-being. Their well-being is essential in contributing to higher productivity of the workforce. Thus, the goal of this study is to explore the probable indicators that could affect their happiness.
Antagonistic effects of Bacillus species against bacterial multi-drug resistant (MDR) food-borne pathogens and aflatoxigenic fungi
Authors: Ozabor Temilade , Falomo Deborah , Taiwo Elizabeth , Alabi Oyindamola , Adediran Precious , Ayoade Femi , Fadahunsi Ilesanmi , Olaitan Janet 
Published: July 2024

Study’s Novelty/Excerpt

This study is novel as it offers a comprehensive evaluation of the antagonistic capabilities and technological properties of various Bacillus species, particularly against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial food-borne pathogens and aflatoxigenic fungi.
By integrating morphological, biochemical, enzymatic, and HP-TLC analyses, this research uniquely identifies B. subtilis OKOI7.12ia as a standout strain with superior inhibitory activity, robust growth under diverse conditions, and high enzymatic production.
These findings underscore the potential of B. subtilis OKOI7.12ia as an effective starter culture for enhancing food safety, representing a significant advancement in the application of Bacillus species in food microbiology.

Full Abstract
This study was designed to investigate the antagonistic pattern of Bacillus species against MDR bacterial food-borne pathogens and aflatoxigenic fungi and evaluate their technological properties. Morphological and biochemical characterizations were done using standard methods. Production of cell-free metabolites, agar well diffusion, optimization of Bacillus growth rates, and enzymatic assays were also carried out using standard techniques, while aflatoxin quantification and qualification were done using high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HP-TLC). Results revealed that B. subtilis OKOI7.12ia had the highest inhibitory activity against S. enteritidis ATCC 13875 (27mm), while B. paralicheniformis had the least inhibitory activity against A. niger (7mm). B. subtilis OKOI7.12ia also had the highest growth rate at 30oC, followed by B. subtilis IPOI3.12ia and B. paralicheniformis OKAO4.12ia. However, there was no significant difference in the growth rates of B. subtilis IPOI3.12ia at 30oC and 40oC (p < 0.05). Furthermore, B. subtilis OKOI7.12ia and B. subtilis IPOI3.12ia had the highest growth rate at pH 8, while a lower growth rate was observed at pH6 (p < 0.05) in all five Bacillus sp. In addition, B. subtilis OKOI7.12ia and B. subtilis IPOI5.10ia had the highest growth rates using glucose and galactose as carbon sources, respectively. Growth in nitrogen sources showed that B. subtilis OKOI7.12ia had the highest growth rate, while B. subtilis IPOI5.10ia and B. subtilis OGOA10.7ii growths were not significantly different at p < 0.05. More so, B. subtilis IPOI3.12i had the least growth in peptone. In addition, B. subtilis OKOI7.12ia also produced the highest amounts of protease, amylase, and lipase enzymes, while B. subtilis IPOI3.12ia produced the least. Therefore, from the results obtained in this study, it can be concluded that B. subtilis OKOI7.12ia can be employed as a potential starter culture for producing microbiologically safe foods.
Assessment of Combined Effects of Selenium and Cadmium on Antioxidant Activity of Enzymes Produced by Citrobacter freundii
Authors: Salihu, M. I.  , Habeeb, M. M.  , Ado, S. H.  
Published: July 2024

Study’s Novelty/Excerpt

This study is novel in demonstrating the differential effects of cadmium (Cd) and selenium (Se) on Citrobacter freundii, specifically highlighting the mitigation of Cd toxicity by Se addition.
The research reveals that while Cd concentrations above 40 ppm hinder bacterial growth and significantly reduce protein content, Se addition alleviates these detrimental effects, reducing the protein content decline and antioxidant enzyme activities.
This work provides new insights into the interplay between heavy metal toxicity and antioxidant defenses in bacteria, suggesting potential biotechnological applications for managing Cd contamination.

Full Abstract
In this study, Citrobacter freundii (NRRL B-2643) bacteria were cultured in an LB medium with different cadmium (Cd) concentrations. To mitigate the deleterious impact of Cd, varying quantities of selenium (Se), renowned for its antioxidative power, were added to the cadmium-containing growth medium. Bacterial concentration, soluble protein, and activities of antioxidant enzymes (Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), Glutathione reductase (GSH-Red), Superoxide dismutase (SOD), and Catalase (CAT) were determined by spectrophotometer. No significant microorganism growth was observed at 150 ppm and higher Cd concentrations. However, the bacterial growth was not affected up to 40 ppm Cd concentration. Bacteria were grown in media containing 0, 75, 100, and 125 ppm Cd, where the 0-ppm cadmium group served as control. The protein content of the microorganism grown in the medium containing 75, 100, and 125 ppm Cd decreased about 21, 40, and 62 percent, respectively, compared to the control. When 3.0 ppm selenium was added to the same growth medium, the percentage decrease in protein amount compared to the control was 12, 25, and 50, respectively. Compared to the control, an increase in the antioxidant enzyme activities in bacteria grown in cadmium-containing media was observed (p<0.05). With the addition of 1.0 and 3.0 ppm selenium to cadmium-containing media, a decrease was observed in the activities of antioxidant enzymes.
PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN AKIDAH TERHADAP PERILAKU PESERTA DIDIK DI MADRASAH ALIYAH NURUL ISLAM CIANJUR
Authors: Zimbalist Laras Octawa , Hariyana Heri , Nurhyani Rina , Anisah Anisah , Yoseptry Ricky , Wasliman Eva Dianawati 
Published: July 2024

Peneliltian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dampak pembelajaran akidah terhadap perilaku peserta didik. Saat ini sudah marak tindakan kenakalan remaja seperti miras, tawuran, perundungan, dan perilaku menyimpang lainnnya. Hal itu terjadi karena pergeseran nilai-nilai norma kesopananan dan kesusilaan dan juga pengaruh negatif dari media sosial . Mengingat hal tersebut, peneliti ingin melihat bagaimana pengaruh pemebelajaran akidah terhadap perubahan perilaku peserta didik di tingkat Madrasah Aliyah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif. Peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan cara membuat instrumen wawancara, kuisioner yang disebarkan kepada peserta didik. Daftar pertanyaan wawancara yang ditujukan untuk kepala Madrasah Aliyah Nurul Islam bertujuan untuk menggali informasi lebih lanjut tentang program sekolah yang sesuai dengan mata pelajaran akidah. Pihak yang terlibat dan perannya. Selain kepada kepala madrasah,waawancara juga dilakukan kepada guru mata pelajaran akidah. Peneliti mengajukan pertanyaan terbuka ditujukan selama wawancara. Dalam sesi wawancara tersebut, guru akidah mengatakan bahwa adanya perubahan perilaku peserta didik setelah mempelajari akidah. Berdasarkan pengamatan yang didapat berkurangnya angka kenalakan remaja dan pelanggaran peraturan sekolah. Hal tersebut diperkuat dengan adanya laporan dari babinsa dan babinkantibmas tentang keamanan dari RT/RW setempat. Berdasarkan informasi yang didapat dari angket yang disebar kepada peserta didik, Penelitian kualitatif mengambil sampel 30 peserta didik. Dari kelas XI IPA ada 15 orang, dari kelas XI IPS ada 15 orang. Sebagian besar peserta didik keals XI IPS menyukai mata pelajaran akidah dengan alasan guru yang familiar dan ramah. Ada 18 orang di kelas XI mengisi point 3 bahwa pelajaran akidah mudah dipahami. Ada 15 orang peserta didik yang mengisi point 3 mereka mendapatkan bimbiingan khusus bagi yang belum memahami materi pelajaran akidah. Sebanyak 17 orang peserta didik di kelas XI mengisi point 3 (sesuai) termotivasi saat mengikuti pelajaran akidah. Sebagian besar peserta didik di kelas XI mengisi point 3 (sering) dalam menerapkan pelajaran akidah saat berinteraksi dengan guru dan teman di lingkungan sekolah.
USO DE METODOLOGIAS ÁGEIS NA IMPLEMENTACAO DE BPM
Authors: Loureiro dos Santos Filho Waldecir 
Published: June 2024

As metodologias usadas antes do século XX se mostram inadequadas para a velocidade com que os requisitos do cliente mudam durante o processo de desenvolvimento, fazendo com que o sistema modelado pelo cliente não atenda aos seus requisitos e seu custo fique muito além do que foi planejado. Tendo em vista este problema, foram desenvolvidas diversas metodologias ágeis para tentar mitigá-los Atualmente, com a tendência de implementação de processos (BPM) nas empresas, surge um novo paradigma de desenvolvimento e de gerenciamento do ciclo de vida do processo na empresa.
Penerapan Relaksasi Spirotif pada Lansia dalam Upaya Pencegahan Kecemasan di Posyandu Lansia Dusun Ngemplak Kediri
Authors: Zulvana Zulvana , Yektiningsih Erwin , Yuliansari Pratiwi 
Published: July 2024

Background: Promotive and preventive efforts are important factors as an effort to reduce morbidity in the elderly. One form of promotive and preventive effort to manage anxiety in the elderly can be done with physical and spiritual activities, namely spiritual relaxation. Objective: As an effort to increase the knowledge and skills of elderly people in preventing anxiety. Method: The method used is providing counseling and demonstration of Spiritual Relaxation. Results: It was found that 80% of participants were able to know the purpose of doing Spirotive Relaxation, 70% of participants were able to know the indications and contraindications of Spirotive Relaxation, and 75% of participants were able to know how to do Spirotive Relaxation. Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be concluded that there has been an increase in the knowledge and abilities of elderly people regarding spiritual relaxation as an effort to prevent anxiety. With counseling and demonstrations of Spirotive Relaxation, it is hoped that seniors can independently prevent anxiety.
Reconstruction of the distal anatomical parts of the nose — analysis of cosmetic results
Authors: Ivanov S. A. , Bryukou R. I. , Weerakoon Ch. 
Published: July 2024

Objective. To analyze cosmetic results in reconstruction of defects in the distal anatomical parts of the nose.Materials and methods. The results of 103 reconstructions in patients with acquired defects of the external nose with loss of distal anatomical parts were studied. The evaluation of cosmetic results was performed using a 5-point scale of the NAFEQ (Nasal Appearance and Function Evaluation Questionnaire). Complication rate and assessments in groups with median and lateral localization of the defect (33 and 70 patients, respectively) depending on the method of reconstruction were compared.Results. Complication rate in the reconstruction of median defects (4 cases, 12.1%) and lateral defects (2 cases, 2.9%) did not have a statistically significant difference (Fisher’s exact two-tailed test, p=0.066). With median defects, a decrease in assessment of cosmetic results was more often noted in indications of “nasal tip”, “nasal alar”, and “nasal back”; with lateral defects – “nostril size”, “nasal alar”, “nasal back”. The estimates of the tip and back of the nose were statistically significantly higher after the reconstruction of lateral defects than median ones, p=0.004 and p<0.001, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in the estimates of the nasal alar and the nostril size. The indicator “total appearance of the nose” did not have a statistically significant difference in the groups, p=0.129. The results for the indicators “nostrilя size”, “color of the outer nose”, “total appearance of the nose” were statistically significantly higher when using a puzzle flap compared with alternative methods. The estimates of the “nasal tip” index were statistically significantly higher following reconstruction with a frontal flap compared with nasal flaps.Conclusion. The complication rate in the reconstruction of the distal subunits of the nose was 5.8% and had no difference in the median and lateral localizations of the defect. Cosmetic results differed when assessed by individual measures. The assessment of the total appearance of the nose had no significant difference in the median and lateral localizations of the defect. The use of a puzzle flap and a forehead flap presented better results for the particular subunits.
MEDIASI KEPUASAN KERJA PADA PENGARUH LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN KOMITMEN ORGANISASI
Authors: I Gede Anindya Perdana Putra  , I Ketut Mustika  , I Made Juarta Yasa  , I Wayan Budi Artha  
Published: July 2024

This research aims to determine the mediation of job satisfaction on the influence of the work environment and organizational commitment. The population in this study were employees of the Tabanan Regency Research and Development Regional Planning Agency. This research sample used a saturated sample of 60 people. The analysis technique uses a variance based or component based approach with Partial Least Square (PLS) with the help of Warp PLS. The results of the analysis show that 1) The work environment has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction; 2) Job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction; 3) The work environment has a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment; and 4) Job satisfaction mediates positively and significantly in the relationship between the work environment and organizational commitment at the Tabanan Regency Research and Development Regional Planning Agency. It is hoped that the suggestions in this research will be for the leadership of the Tabanan Regency Research and Development Regional Planning Agency to pay attention to and improve the work environment, job satisfaction and organizational commitment.
Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Work Environment, Organizational Commitment
The genetic diversity and structure of the Haflinger horse population in the Czech Republic
Authors: Kulišťáková Michaela , Jiskrová Iva , Vrtková Irena , Bartoňová Petra , Urban Tomáš 
Published: July 2024

Abstract. The aim of the study was to describe the current state of genetic variability in the Haflinger breed in the Czech Republic using microsatellite markers, taking into consideration the numerous imports of breeding animals from abroad during the last 20 years and their impact on genetic diversity and population structure. A total of 443 horses from five countries of origin (Austria – AUT, Germany – GER, Czech Republic – CZE, Italy – ITA, and Slovakia – SVK) bred in the Czech Republic were included in the study. A set of 16 microsatellite markers for parentage control from the International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG) was used for genotyping. The total number of alleles in individual subpopulations ranged from 53 (SVK) to 117 (CZE). The mean number of alleles per locus was 6.69. Observed heterozygosity (Ho) values ranged from 0.69 to 0.71 in all subpopulations. The most variable and informative locus (in terms of polymorphic information content – PIC) was VHL20, and the least variable was HTG6. The Fis index was mostly negative or close to 0 for all populations and was −0.033 for the whole population. The overall Fst was 0.010, indicating a low level of differentiation between subpopulations. Cavalli-Sforza and Edwards chord genetic distances were low between the CZE, AUT, and GER populations, while the ITA and SVK populations were more distinct. The results of the discriminant analysis of principal components (DAPC) and the STRUCTURE analysis indicated a high degree of admixture among subpopulations. However, three to four genetic groups were clustered. The most distant populations were ITA and SVK, which we attribute to the low number of representatives in these subpopulations. A higher level of admixture due to gene flow was observed between the populations of GER, CZE, and AUT. Higher admixtures and the discovery of more distinct genetic clusters suggest that there is more significant gene flow from the countries of origin in the population of the Haflinger breed in the Czech Republic and that there is sufficient genetic variability and diversity to suggest sufficient opportunities for more intensive breeding.
Impacts of climate and land surface change on catchment evapotranspiration and runoff from 1951 to 2020 in Saxony, Germany
Authors: Renner Maik , Hauffe Corina 
Published: July 2024

Abstract. This paper addresses the question of how catchment-scale water and energy balances have responded to climatic and land surface changes over the last 70 years in the federal state of Saxony in eastern Germany. Therefore, observational data of hydrological and meteorological monitoring sites from 1951 to 2020 across 71 catchments are examined in a relative water- and energy-partitioning framework to put the recent drought-induced changes into a historical perspective. A comprehensive visualization method is used to analyze the observed time series. The study focuses on changes on a decadal timescale and finds the largest decline in observed runoff in the last decade (2011–2020). The observed decline can be explained by the significant increase in aridity, caused by the reduction in annual mean rainfall and a simultaneous increase in potential evaporation. In a few mainly forested headwater catchments, the observed decline in runoff was even stronger than predicted by climate conditions alone. These catchments are still recovering from past widespread forest damages sustained in the 1970s to 1980s, resulting in a continuous increase in actual evapotranspiration due to forest regrowth. On the contrary, runoff stayed almost constant in other catchments despite an increase in aridity. These results highlight that water budgets in Saxony are in an unstable, non-stationary regime due to significant climatic changes and the regional impacts of land surface changes such as forest health. The recent decreases in the mean annual runoff are substantial and must be taken into account by the authorities for freshwater management.
PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN DIABETES MELLITUS TIPE 2 DALAM UPAYA DETEKSI DINI ULKUS KAKI
Authors: Rismayanti I Dewa Ayu , Marthasari Ni Ketut Putri , Sundayana I Made , Antariksawan I Wayan 
Published: June 2024

Pendahuluan: Penyakit tidak menular /Non-communicable diseases (NCD) adalah permasalahan yang secara global mengancam kesehatan setiap individu. Di Indonesia beberapa kelompok PTM menunjukkan kecenderungan meningkat yaitu hipertensi, penyakit jantung, stroke dan diabetes. Pendidikan kesehatan tentang upaya deteksi dini ulkus kaki diabetes mellitus tipe 2 ini sangat penting dilakukan karena dengan mencegah komplikasi ulkus kaki, peningkatan kualitas hidup, dan pembiayaan jaminan kesehatan yang efektif dan efisien. Metode Kegiatan ini adalah melakukan penyuluhan kesehatan dalam upaya peningkatan tingkat pengetahuan dan diharapkan dapat merubah perilaku penderita diabetes mellitus. Untuk hasil Pre Test didapatkan hasil presentase pengetahuan pasien diabetes mellitus kurang 20 orang (36,67%), kategori cukup 30 orang (54,54%), kategori baik 5 orang (9,09%). Post test setelah dilakukan edukasi mengenai bagaimana cara pencegahan diabetes melitus, didapatkan hasil nilai presentase pengetahuan masyarakat, yaitu untuk kategori kurang 5 orang (9,09%), kategori baik 8 orang (14,54%), dan kategori baik 42 orang (76,36%).