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Religion, Ecology and Hindu Nationalism in India
Authors: Tomalin Emma 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
In this paper I examine the construction of Hinduism as inherently “environmentally friendly” within religions and ecology discourses and how this construction has been appropriated by the Hindu nationalist movement in India to serve ends that are at odds with the pursuit of sustainable development. I begin by tracing the emergence of religions and ecology discourses and the assertion that Asian or Eastern religions are inherently environmentally friendly. This is followed by critiques of this neo-traditionalist approach for being anachronistic and essentialist, as well as for promoting a “myth of primitive ecological wisdom” that can have damaging effects on communities who live close to nature. This is because it reduces them to idealisations to serve other ends and has little impact on effecting policies that can improve their lives as well as addressing anthropogenic climate change. Next, I consider the construction of Hinduism as environmentally friendly within the context of the ascendency of Hindu nationalism. I examine the ways in which the claim to support sustainable development, alongside invoking neo-traditionalist religions and ecology discourse, is at odds with the actual policies pursued by Hindu nationalists, whose Bharatiya Janata Party has been in power since 2014. I will demonstrate that in its bid to spread a particular version of Hinduism across India alongside the growth of the market economy, some traditional livelihoods that are more sustainable than modern alternatives, such as nomadic pastoralism or Adivasi (tribal) economies, and the religio-cultural traditions that surround them, are being undermined and threatened with extinction.
Pharmacological Activities of Six Species of Hedychium J. Koenig from Nepal
Authors: Pun Dama , Joshi Giri Prasad , Pant Deepak Raj 
Published: March 2024

Species of Hedychium Koenig are perennial herbs. Some of the species like H. ellipticum, H. spicatum, H. coronarium are traditionally used as medicinal plants. In the present study, methanolic rhizome extracts of six different species of Hedychium namely H. spicatum, H. ellipticum, H. thyrsiforme, H. coccineum, H. gardnerianum and H. coronarium were analysed for their antioxidant, antidiabetic and antibacterial activities. The antioxidant activity analysed by DPPH assay showed the highest potential (lowest IC50 value) in H. coccineum (148.82±2.83 µg/ml) and lowest potential (maximum IC50 value) in H. thyrsiforme (996.55±9.42 µg/ml). The rhizome extracts of different species showed moderate α-amylase inhibition activity in vitro. The highest α-amylase inhibition (79.67%) was observed for H. coronarium while the lowest inhibition (64.0%) was observed in H. thyrsiforme. However, these values were found lower than the value (92.37%) obtained for positive control, i.e., Acarbose. The antibacterial activity was determined against two Gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus) and two Gram-negative (Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) bacterial strains by agar well diffusion method. Except for H. ellipticum the extracts of all other species showed antibacterial activity against all the bacterial strains tested. The extracts of H. ellipticum showed antibacterial activity only against B. subtilis and K. pneumoniae. The extract of H. coronarium showed the highest zone of inhibition (16.67±1.15 mm) against B. subtilis. However, the antibacterial activity was weak compared to standard antibiotics for all the extracts and at all concentration tested. These results show that rhizomes of other species can also be used in the same manner as that of H. coronarium and H. spicatum, two species most used in various ethnomedicinal applications.
Study of the influence of robotic gripper parameters on apple fruit damage
Authors: Pupin D. S. , Khort D. O. 
Published: March 2024

The article discusses the design of a robotic device intended for effective apple fruit harvesting with minimum damage. The research was conducted in the Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM from 2020 to 2023. The developed device is equipped with specialized mechanisms and sensors designed to reduce the negative eff ects on apples during harvesting. The study aims to justify the parameters of the robotic device for apple fruit picking and to conduct laboratory experimental studies of the grip strength eff ect on fruit damage during robotic fruit harvesting. A classification of gripping devices was developed based on the analysis of their design parameters and types. A concentric three-fingered gripper tool with rotating and sliding elements added to the gripping device was selected as the prototype device. As a result of studying the size and weight parameters of apples of the ‘Jonathan’ and ‘Granny Smith’ cultivars, data were obtained that enable one to describe the characteristics of these fruits more fully. Th e grapho-analytical method was employed to select the optimal geometric parameters of the gripper claws. We designed a robotic gripper which has several components, including gripper claws and a movable base. A laboratory setup was developed to simulate the operation of the manipulator and conduct experiments. Th e setup makes it possible to create conditions close to the actual manipulator operation and study the processes of grasping and holding fruits. The three-factor experiment allowed us to analyze the impact of the grip strength of the gripper claws, as well as the distance from the fruit to the gripper on the damage to fruits. It has been determined that these parameters have a signifi cant eff ect on the process of grasping and holding fruits. Entirely optimal values of these parameters contribute to reliable holding of a fruit in the gripper claws with minimal damage. As a result of analyzing the size-mass parameters of fruits, we found the average size and weight of apples of the Jonathan and Granny Smith cultivars. Th e design parameters of the robotic device were justifi ed. A 3D robotic gripper model was developed. We also manufactured an experimental robotic gripper model which underwent laboratory tests. As a result, the parameters of the grip strength and the distance from the fruit to the gripper were identified.
Exploring the Characteristics of Digital Pedagogy Model for Developing Computational Thinking in Mathematical Problem Solving
Authors: Anwar Vita Nova , Darhim Darhim , Suhendra Suhendra , Nurlaelah Elah 
Published: March 2024

Challenges in the 21st century are increasingly complex, technology is developing rapidly and competition is getting tougher. Therefore we need quality human resources that can keep up with and anticipate the times. The use of technology involves computational thinking (CT) skills which are closely related to the problem-solving process. The stages in computational thinking are part of mathematical thinking, meaning that learning mathematics can support students' CT skills. Through the development of digital pedagogical models in CT integrated mathematics learning, it can improve problem-solving skills. This research uses design based implementation research with 4 phases including; preliminary research, prototyping, results, and design principle. The participants were 28 grade 8 junior high school students who took part in two rounds of experiment in direct CT activities and digital CT activities. In this paper, we present an iterative mathematical problem-solving process in the digital pedagogy model. The computational task, environment, tool and practices were iteratively improved over two rounds to incorporate CT effectively in mathematics. The results from CT environment demonstrated that direct CT activities are more effective than digital CT activities in mathematical problem-solving. Based on empirical research, we summarize the characteristic of the digital pedagogy model from computational tasks, computational environment and tools, and computational practices in mathematical problem solving.
TALENT ATTRACTION, TALENT RETENTION, AND TALENT MANAGEMENT AS A MEDIATING ON ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE
Authors: Sembiring Edward , Damayanti Nur 
Published: March 2024

Abstract- An effective human resource management system is related to people, policies, and systems that affect the workforce. An organization consists of labor, money, materials, and machines. When an organization prepares to compete globally, it must have skilled workers that strengthen their intelligence to develop the market and apply the best organizational learning practices. Human resource quantity and quality are directly proportional to organizational performance and productivity. One of the most difficult challenges in management is developing and retaining a workforce that contributes to organizational performance. This study investigates the impact of human resource management on talent attraction, talent management, and talent management on organizational performance in large-scale and coal maining companies. This study uses SPSS 2.6 version to analyze 119 respondents. Results of this study are talent attraction significantly impacts talent management, talent retention significantly influence talent management. Talent attraction significantly affects organizational performance, talent retention did not influence employee performance. Talent management has a significant influence on employee performance. Talent attraction has a significant impact on organizational performance mediated by talent management and talent management variable as a mediating variable helps talent retention by providing an indirect effect on organizational performance.. The limitations of this study are cross-sectional empirical studies and the variables in this study are measured based on the responses of top and middle management staff only. The research findings suggest that further research should examine other fields related to human resources, especially focusing on the influence of talent retention on organizational performance and talent attraction on organizational performance through talent management as a mediating variable with different dimensions and elements.
Keywords: Mining Industry; Talent Attraction; Talent Retention; Talent Management; Organizational Performance
Spirituality for Social Isolation in a Patient with Cognitive Impairment: A Case Report
Authors: Padala Akshay P. , Ramakrishnan Parameshwaran , Crawford Christina G. 
Published: March 2024

Background: Social isolation is very common and has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: To study if spiritual reconnection as part of a multi-component intervention can reduce social isolation in older adults with cognitive impairment. Methods: A longitudinal case study framework was used. A 68-year-old female with mild cognitive impairment presented with social isolation exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. She participated in a telephone-based psychosocial intervention program called Connection Plans for 8 weeks. Motivational interviewing techniques were used to encourage the patient to pick goals to improve the mind, body, and connections. In her connections goal, the patient expressed a desire to make spiritual reconnection. Connecting back to her spirituality was one of the key interventions in this patient. Social isolation, resilience, self-efficacy, and cognition were assessed using standardized rating scales before and after the intervention. Results: The patient was able to identify goals to enhance connections and physical and mental well-being. She successfully reconnected with her spirituality while maintaining COVID prevention measures. At an 8-week follow-up, compared to the baseline visit there was an improvement in measures of social isolation (22/30 to 14/30, a 36% reduction), resilience (12/20 to 20/20, a 67% improvement), and confidence (4/20 to 16/20, a 300% improvement). No improvement was noted in cognition. Conclusions: Spiritual reconnection as part of a multi-component intervention may protect against social isolation in older adults with cognitive impairment. Caution must be exercised in reaching this conclusion as this is a report of a single patient. Systematic studies are needed.
Associations of Serum Liver Function with Cerebral Blood Flow in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Wang Hao , Shi Lin , Luo Shimei , Luo Yishan , Xu Chunyan , Qiu Guozhen , Guo Qiwen , Chen Chunchun , Lu Taikun , Liu Kangding , Zhu Feiqi 
Published: March 2024

Background: Increasing evidence suggests that both amyloid-β metabolism disorders in the liver and cerebral hypoperfusion play an important role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, the relevance of liver function alterations to cerebral blood flow (CBF) of patients with AD remains unclear. Objective: We aimed to investigate the associations between liver function changes and CBF of patients with AD. Methods: We recruited 17 patients with sporadic AD. In addition to physical and neurological examinations, detection of AD biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and CBF assessment by arterial spin labeling sequence of magnetic resonance image scans as well as measure of liver function markers in serum by routine laboratory testing were conducted. Neuropsychological tests were evaluated, including Mini-Mental State Examination and Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Linear and rank correlations were performed to test the associations of liver function alterations with regional CBF of AD. Results: We found that liver function markers, especially total protein, the ratio of albumin to globin, globin, alkaline phosphatase, and aspartate aminotransferase were significantly associated with regional CBF of AD patients. Conclusions: These findings demonstrated significant associations between perfusion in certain brain regions of AD and alterations of liver function markers, particularly proteins and liver enzymes, which might provide implications to the pathogenesis and treatment of AD.
Curve Walking Reveals More Gait Impairments in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment than Straight Walking: A Kinect Camera-Based Study
Authors: Seifallahi Mahmoud , Galvin James E. , Ghoraani Behnaz 
Published: March 2024

Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia detectable through gait analysis. Curve walking, which demands greater cognitive and motor skills, may be more sensitive in MCI detection than straight walking. However, few studies have compared gait performance in older adults with and without MCI in these conditions. Objective: To compare the capability of curve and straight walking tests for the detection of MCI among older adults. Methods: We employed a Kinect v.2 camera to record the gait of 55 older adults (30 healthy controls, 25 with MCI) during single-task straight and curve walking tests. We examined 50 gait markers and conducted statistical analyses to compare groups and conditions. The trail was approved with protocol No. IR.SEMUMS.REC.1398.237 by the ethics committee of Semnan University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Results: Older adults with MCI exhibited more compromised gait performance, particularly during curve walking. Curve walking outperformed straight walking in MCI detection, with several gait markers showing significant differences between healthy controls and MCI patients. These markers encompass average velocity, cadence, temporal markers (e.g., gait cycle subphase durations), spatial markers (e.g., foot position changes during gait subphases), and spatiotemporal markers (e.g., step and stride velocities). Conclusions: Our study suggests curve walking as a more informative and challenging test for MCI detection among older adults, facilitating early diagnosis using non-invasive, cost-effective tools like the Kinect v.2 camera, complementing cognitive assessments in early diagnosis, and tracking MCI progression to dementia.
Gallic Acid Alleviates Cognitive Impairment by Promoting Neurogenesis via the GSK3β-Nrf2 Signaling Pathway in an APP/PS1 Mouse Model
Authors: Ding Yu , He Jinrong , Kong Fanli , Sun Dongsheng , Chen Weiqun , Luo Bo , Wu Jia , Zhang Shaoying , Zhan Peiyan , Peng Caixia 
Published: March 2024

Background: Neuronal loss occurs early and is recognized as a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Promoting neurogenesis is an effective treatment strategy for neurodegenerative diseases. Traditional Chinese herbal medicines serve as a rich pharmaceutical source for modulating hippocampal neurogenesis. Objective: Gallic acid (GA), a phenolic acid extracted from herbs, possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Therefore, we aimed to explore whether GA can promote neurogenesis and alleviate AD symptoms. Methods: Memory in mice was assessed using the Morris water maze, and protein levels were examined via western blotting and immunohistochemistry. GA’s binding site in the promoter region of transcription regulator nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) was calculated using AutoDock Vina and confirmed by a dual luciferase reporter assay. Results: We found that GA improved spatial memory by promoting neurogenesis in the hippocampal dentate gyrus zone. It also improved synaptic plasticity, reduced tau phosphorylation and amyloid-β concentration, and increased levels of synaptic proteins in APP/PS1 mice. Furthermore, GA inhibited the activity of glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β). Bioinformatics tools revealed that GA interacts with several amino acid sites on GSK-3β. Overexpression of GSK-3β was observed to block the protective effects of GA against AD-like symptoms, while GA promoted neurogenesis via the GSK-3β-Nrf2 signaling pathway in APP/PS1 mice. Conclusions: Based on our collective findings, we hypothesize that GA is a potential pharmaceutical agent for alleviating the pathological symptoms of AD.
Analisis Faktor Quality Of Work Life (Qwl) yang Berhubungan Dengan Kepuasan Kerja Karyawan Bagian Rekam Medis di Rumah Sakit Panti Rapih Yogyakarta
Authors: Dima Rohani Purnamasari 
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui hubungan faktor-faktor Quality of Work Life dengan kepuasan kerja karyawan bagian Rekam Medis di Rumah Sakit Panti Rapih Yogyakarta. Ada hubungan antara faktor-faktor Quality of Work Life dengan kepuasan kerja karyawan bagian Rekam Medis di Rumah Sakit Panti Rapih Yogyakarta, dengan hasil 0,001 < 0,05 pada faktor keterlibatan karyawan dan 0,000 < 0,05 pada faktor kompensasi yang seimbang, rasa aman terhadap pekerjaan, keselamatan lingkungan kerja, rasa bangga terhadap institusi, pengembangan karier, fasilitas yang tersedia, penyelesaian masalah, dan komunikasi, dan hubungan yang kuat terdapat pada faktor kompensasi yang seimbang. Hasil dari analisis dan pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan yang sedang antara delapan faktor (keterlibatan karyawan, rasa aman terhadap pekerjaan, keselamatan lingkungan kerja, rasa bangga terhadap institusi, pengembangan karier, fasilitas yang tersedia, penyelesaian masalah, dan komunikasi) sedangkan hubungan yang kuat terdapat pada faktor kompensasi yang seimbang, faktor-faktor Quality of Work Life juga memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan kepuasan kerja.
EFEKTIVITAS PENERAPAN ONLINE SINGLE SUBLISSION (OSS) PADA DPMPTSP KOTA LUBUKLINGGAU DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN FRAMEWORK ITIL. V3.
Authors: Firliansa Nizar , Cholil Widya 
Published: March 2024

Semakin majunya perkembangan zaman yang sarat dengan pemanfaatan teknologi informasi seharusnya dapat menjadi solusi dalam masalah pelayanan publik yang ada. Teknologi informasi dapat dimanfaatkan untuk meningkatkan pelayanan menjadi lebih cepat, transparan sehingga pelayanan publik menjadi lebih efektif dan efisien. Pelayanan publik berbasis teknologi informasi perlu diterapkan untuk mengurangi resiko terjadinya diskriminasi dalam memberikan pelayanan, ketidakpastiaan mengenai waktu ataupun biaya pelayanan dan tentunya mengurangi pungutan liar yang sering terjadi. Paper ini menjelaskan analisa bagaimana efektivitas penggunaan Sistem Online Single Submission (OSS) dalam penerbitan izin pada Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu kota Lubuklinggau dengan menggunakan framework Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Versi 3. Online Single Sebmission (OSS) merupakan aplikasi yang digunakan untuk segala proses registrasi dan pengajuan perizinan usaha serta pengajuan perijinan lainnya yang termasuk di dalam layanan perijinan berusaha menurut Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 24 Tahun 2018 Tentang Pelayanan Perizinan Berusaha Terintegrasi Secara Elektronik dengan alamat https://oss.go.id. Hasil dari paper ini diharapkan dapat bermanfaat bagi pemerintah Kota Lubuklinggau untuk terus memperbaiki kualitas pelayanan publik kepada masyarakat dan dengan harapan pemerintah dapat meningkatkan pelayanan publiknya kearah yang lebih baik di masa mendatang.

Kata kunci: Online Single Submission (OSS), E-Government, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
Screening and Identification of Chromium Resistant Bacteria from Poultry Excreta
Authors: Khan Md Abu Sayem , Badhon Md Muzahidul Islam , Rivu Supantha , Rahman Sabita Rezwana 
Published: March 2024

The occurrence of heavy metal-resistant bacteria in the environment acts as an indicator of heavy metal pollution. The impact of heavy metal contamination in co-selection and proliferation of antimicrobial[1]resistant bacteria is well-documented in existing literature. The present study aims to determine the occurrence of chromium-resistant bacteria (CRB) in poultry feces and to characterize their antimicrobial resistance and biofilm formation ability. 28 CRBs were isolated by inoculating samples on chromium-amended media. 6 of 28 isolates were resistant to a maximum of 1000 ppm chromium. Isolated CRBs also showed varying degrees of resistance to other heavy metals, including Cd, Ni, and Hg. Biofilm formation was observed in 67.8% isolates, of which 60.7% and 7.1% were weak and moderate biofilm former, respectively. All the isolates exhibited sensitivity to Gentamicin, Chloramphenicol, Imipenem, and Amikacin. Only one isolate was multi-drug resistant. In addition, all the isolates possessed chromate reductase gene that confirmed their chromium-reducing activity. Two isolates were identified as Bacillus altituidinis and Brevibcillus parabrevis on the basis of 16s rRNA analysis. Further estimation of chromium-reduction capacity and whole genome analysis will reveal their bioremediation potential.
Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 40, Number 1, June 2023, pp 1-6