bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Optimization of Some Culture Conditions and Medium Composition for the Production of Bacitracin from Lactobacillus helveticus DF
Authors: Mahmood mahdy Doaa , Shawkat Ali Wala’a , Nazar Mahmood Nibras 
Published: January 2024

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of some culture conditions and components of the culture medium on the production of bacteriocin from Lactobacillus helveticus DF to get maximum bacteriocin yield. The results showed that the best culture conditions for maximum bacteriocin production were; pH 6, incubation temperature 37°C, incubation period 48 hours and the best culture medium MRS at anaerobic condition. Optimization of the medium ingredients was also investigated.The production of active antimicrobial peptide bacteriocin, active against Gram positive and Gram negative microorganisms including P.aeruginosa (B) and E. Feacalis (A), by L. helveticus DF isolated from feces of infants is influenced by complex nitrogen sources and carbon sources in the production medium. Medium components, especially pepton, beef extract and yeast extract, and their concentration contributed to increase in the production during the stationary phase. The Optimal nitrogen sources for their production were 1.5% , 2%, 2% (w/v) of pepton, beef extract and yeast extract respectively, accordingly, the present result evidenced that the increment in bacteriocin production was attributed with nitrogen source. Bacteriocin production by L. helveticus DF emphasized that, the higher bacteriocin yield was attained in the medium supplied with Tween 80 compared to medium without addition of tween 80, optimal concentration for their production 0.75%. Carbon source supplementation in culture media favored the maximum bacteriocin yield by L. helveticus DF, maximum bacteriocin yield when cultured in MRS supplemented with glucose and mannose (2%w/v). Bacteriocin production was affected differently by the presence of different concentrations of K2HPO4 or KH2PO4. Optimal bacteriocin production was recorded in the presence of 0.25% K2HPO4. The results of this study showed that the best production medium was named modified MRS medium which composed of 2% glucose, 2% mannose, 1.5% peptone, 2% yeast extract, 2% beef extract, 0.25% K2HPO4 and 0.75% tween 80, adjusted at pH 6 and incubated at 37°C for 48 hours (under anaerobic conditions) and with inoculum size of 4 % of cells number 1×109 cell/ml. After optimization, Bacteriocin activity was increase to 80 and 160 AU\ML against E. Feacalis (A) and P.aeruginosa (B) respectively.
Yang Fana Ditelan oleh Hidup: Sebuah Usulan Model Tubuh Kebangkitan Orang Percaya
Authors: Manurung Philip 
Published: January 2024

Doktrin tentang tubuh kebangkitan kerap menimbulkan kesulitan dan kebingungan bagi orang-orang Kristen. Model-model yang ada cenderung dianggap spekulatif dengan beragam konstruksi yang mungkin. Penelitian ini hendak menjernihkan kebingungan tersebut dengan meninjau ulang doktrin manusia menurut tradisi Reformed, serta doktrin inkarnasi dan kebangkitan Kristus, untuk menghasilkan sebuah model tubuh kebangkitan eskatologis orang percaya yang alkitabiah dan lengkap. Hasil dari penyelidikan menunjukkan bahwa pola kesatuan pneumasomatis dalam natur integratif antropoteistis terlihat sejak penciptaan manusia, kelahiran Kristus hingga kenaikan-Nya ke surga. Pada waktu kebangkitan orang percaya, tubuh yang fana ditelan oleh Roh yang memberi hidup. Temuan ini dibandingkan dengan model tubuh kebangkitan “dikotomi berimbas pada Roh Kudus” oleh Afrahat dan model “tubuh pneumatis manunggal dengan Kristus” oleh Troels Engberg-Pedersen.
Faktor-Faktor Yang Memengaruhi Minat Beli Produk Azarine Di Toko Underprice Skincare Pada Aplikasi Shopee
Authors: Purba Sri Maya Valentina 
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini mengevaluasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi minat beli produk Azarine di Toko Underprice Skincare di Shopee. Dari 496 pembeli, 50 responden dipilih secara acak. Metode alnallisis daltal yalitu uji valliditals daln relialbilitals. Uji alsumsi klalsik yalng terdiir dalri uji normallitals, Uji Multikolonieritals, uji Heteroskedalstisitals. Alnallisis Regresi Linier Bergalndal, Uji hipotesis yalng terdiri dalri uji t, uji f daln uji determinalsi. Pengolallhalln dalltall menggunallkalln softwallre stalltistik Hasil menunjukkan Kualitas Produk, Faktor Pribadi, dan Kualitas Pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat beli. Faktor Budaya dan Sosial tidak berpengaruh signifikan. Secara simultan, kelima faktor tersebut berpengaruh positif pada minat beli. Rekomendasi termasuk meningkatkan kualitas produk, pelayanan, dan mempertimbangkan preferensi pribadi konsumen dalam strategi pemasaran. Studi ini memberikan pandangan penting untuk meningkatkan strategi penjualan di platform Shopee.
Kajian aktivitas antioksidan pada isolat akar dan buah palem merah (Cyrtostachys renda Blume) dengan metode DPPH
Authors: Syamsurizal Syamsurizal , Pratiwi Puspa Dwi , Novia Ria , Sitanggang Sarah Dianora , Rani Amalia , Damayani Mira Ovita 
Published: January 2024

Munculnya penyakit degenerative dapat dipicu oleh radikal bebas yang semakin meningkat. Penghambatan reaksi radikal bebas dapat diperoleh dengan adanya senyawa antioksidan. Palem merah adalah sumber antioksidan eksogen yang diperoleh dari bahan alam. Pemanfaatan palem merah sebagai antioksidan karena mengandung senyawa seperti flavonoid. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengatahui aktivitas antioksidan dari akar dan buah palem merah pada crude ekstrak, hasil ekstraksi cair-cair (n-heksan, etil asetat, diklorometana, dan air), fraksionat, subfraksionat dan kontrol positif (ɑ-tokoferol) dengan metode DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) serta menggunakan 5 rangkaian konsentrasi uji (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 ppm) dengan 3 kali replikasi. Aktivitas antioksidan menunjukkan ekstraksi cair-cair etil asetat buah dan akar memiliki aktivitas antioksidan terbaik dibandingkan hasil ekstrak lainnya termasuk kategori sangat kuat dengan nilai IC50 11,47 µg/mL pada akar dan 10,69 µg/mL pada buah palem merah. Antioksidan pada subfraksi C 28,17 µg/mL dan E 24,80 µg/mL pada akar, subfraksi K 14,91 µg/mL dan O 25,98 µg/mL pada buah palem merah menunjukkan aktivitas antioksidan dalam menangkal radikal bebas yang ditunjukkan dengan nilai IC50< 50 µg/mL. Buah dan akar palem merah memiliki senyawa metabolit yang berpotensial sebagai antioksidan dan memiliki aktivitas antioksidan sangat kuat dengan nilai IC50< 50 µg/mL. Kata kunci: Antioksidan, Pelem Merah, Fraksinasi, DPPH.
Comparison of Clinical Results of Lefort and Total Colpocleisis Operations Performed in Patients with Uterovaginal Pelvic Prolapse
Authors: ÇETİN ARSLAN Hale , ARSLAN Kadir , ŞAVKLI Ayşe Özge 
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the clinical results and operation success of Lefort and Total Colpocleisis surgeries performed in patients with stage 2 and above pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 40 patients who underwent Lefort and Total Colpocleisis surgeries in our clinic between 2015-2022. Demographic and clinical results were obtained from the hospital database. Data on the presence of relapse and de novo incontinence symptoms, postoperative complications, and their management were obtained from individual postoperative examinations of the patients.
Results: The mean age at operation was 75.7±6.7. The mean parity of the patients was four, and all had a normal vaginal delivery. It was observed that 67.5% of the subjects had at least one comorbidity. The anatomic success rate of Total colpocleisis at one-year follow-up was 95.4%, and Lefort colpocleisis was 94.4%. The incidence of de novo stress urinary incontinence at one-year follow-up was 10%. The subjects were treated with mini-sling operations.
Conclusion: Colpoclesis can be safely applied in the elderly and sexually inactive population due to its low perioperative complications and recurrence rates compared to reconstructive surgeries. It should be kept in mind that de novo incontinence may occur after colpoclesis surgery.
Treatment of primary retroperitoneal tumors: Single center experience
Authors: ÜNAL Umut , KARKİN Kadir , VURUŞKAN Ediz , AYDAMİROV Mubariz 
Published: January 2024

Introduction: The aim of our study is to evaluate the results of patients who underwent surgery due to primary retroperitoneal tumors in order to contribute to the knowledge pool in the literature.
Material Method: The data of patients who underwent surgery due to retroperitoneal tumor at Health Sciences University, Adana City Training and Research Hospital between January 2015 and January 2023 were retrospectively scanned. Approximately 54 patients with a clinical diagnosis of PRT were included in the study. Preoperative demographic characteristics of the patients, such as age at diagnosis, gender, number of surgeries for PRT, preoperative biopsy pathology and symptom status, if any, were recorded. All patients underwent computed tomography (CT) imaging with intravenous contrast. The location, size, density and presence of contrast enhancement of PRT in preoperative imaging methods were recorded. Peroperative incision type and duration, need for erythrocyte suspension transfusion, need for organ resection, complications and length of stay in the postoperative period were evaluated.
Results: The average age of a total of 54 patients who underwent surgery due to a retroperitoneal mass was 53.8±10.0 years. While 15 (27.8%) of 54 patients with a retroperitoneal mass were diagnosed incidentally, 39 (72.2%) patients were diagnosed symptomatically. The final pathological outcome of all relapsed patients was liposarcoma. The average operation time was 178.7±85.4 minutes. In 12 (22.2%) patients, adjacent organ resection was performed in addition to the mass. The average length of stay of the patients was 6.2±3.1 days. In the postoperative period, one patient required re-operation due to ileus and one patient due to bleeding. Adjuvant therapy was given to 6 (11.1%) patients after surgery. In the final pathology results of the patients, positive surgical margins were detected in 8 (14.3%) patients. Additionally, all of these patients had organ resection. In the Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, it was found that surgical margin had a statistically significant effect on average survival (p
Issues In Representations Of Ghalib’s Thought In The Renderings Presented In “A Dance Of Sparks”
Authors: Dr. Muhammad Qasim  
Published: January 2024

Annemarie Schimmel (1922 - 2003) was a German orientalist, mystic, Islamic scholar, and Orientalist. She was particularly interested in Islam and the Near East. Within the context of Islamic civilization, there are numerous books in various languages. Schimmel was influenced by the ideas and theories of Iqbal. She translated and wrote about Bang.e.dara, Payam.e.mashriq, and Javed Nama in the German language. In addition, Schimmel was an influential orientalist and most eminent scholar of Ghalibiat. A Dance of Sparks is a very significant contribution to the field of Ghalibiat due to its theme, contents, and study of fire imagery in Mirza Ghalib's poetry. Schimmel, in this book, has translated several verses from Ghlib's Urdu and Persian poetry. In this article writer has evaluated the Urdu renderings’ for as the quality of these translations is concerned, is not a good example. Schimmel failed to transmit the faithful and true impact of Ghalib’s poetry.
Determinants Affecting Young Consumers’ Smartphone Purchase Intention During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Chandiona Dennis Franscico , Kallier S. K. , Makhitha K. M. 
Published: January 2024

In the highly competitive and rapidly changing smartphone market, understanding purchase intention has become vital for marketers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. To stay competitive, smartphone companies are continuously improving their product features, brand image, pricing strategies, and responding to social influences. This study investigates the impact of product features, brand image, product price, and social influences on the purchase intention of smartphones among young consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected from 305 respondents using a structured questionnaire and convenience sampling. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS version 21 integrated with AMOS. Reliability and validity were assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, composite reliability, and average variance extracted (AVE). Hypotheses were tested using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The study reveals significant effects of product features, brand image, and product price on young consumers’ purchase intentions for smartphones. However, social influences were found to have no significant impact on purchase intention. These findings provide valuable insights for smartphone marketers to adapt their strategies in the pandemic and post-pandemic era. The study’s practical implications and managerial recommendations are discussed, along with suggestions for future research directions.

Received: 27 September 2023 / Accepted: 28 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Sociological Implications of the Acquisition of the Fante Language by Northern Ghanaian Immigrants in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis
Authors: Halawayhi Fusheini , Mensah Gifty Serwah , Debrah-Amofah Joyce , Mensah Ronald Osei 
Published: January 2024

The phenomenon of language acquisition among immigrant populations carries significant sociological implications, particularly in multicultural societies where linguistic diversity is prevalent. There are lots of northern Ghanaian immigrants living and working in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. The acquisition of the Fante language by the immigrants presents interesting socio-linguistic ramifications worthy of scholarly attention. Data was gathered using semi-structured interviews, which were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data was processed using atlas and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. The study concluded that immigrants who worked in the markets or stayed in Effiakuma acquired the language faster than those who worked in the formal sector where interaction was largely done in English. Also, the paper concluded with the observation that there are acquisition challenges with the Fante language; and that there is some sociological importance of the language to the immigrants which include commercial, security, amorous relationship and liturgical needs. It was recommended that the Sekondi Takoradi Municipality implement language learning programs specifically tailored to northern Ghanaian immigrants in Effiakuma, focusing on teaching them the Fante language. These programs should be easily accessible and provide comprehensive language instruction to enhance social integration, economic opportunities, cultural preservation, and personal security for the immigrants

Received: 19 February 2023 / Accepted: 27 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Youth Political Participation and Party Politics during the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria
Authors: Ekot Basil , Momoh Zekeri 
Published: January 2024

The waning of young participation in politics has made the involvement of Nigerian youth in politics a contentious issue since the country's return to democracy on May 29, 1999. Therefore, this study seeks to investigate the level of youth participation at the party level during 2023 general elections in Nigeria. This study used secondary data such as textbooks, Journal articles and online sources while content analysis was used to analyse the data collected. Moreover, this study is situated within the “Sleeping Dog Theory”. The study argues that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) recorded the highest number of youth participation at the party level during the 2023 general elections. Other parties in order of increased youth participation include Action Democratic Party, New Nigeria's People Party (NNPP), Socialist Democratic Party (SDP), Action Alliance (AA) and Labour Party among others. However, Labour Party occupied sixth position, Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) thirteen positions while the All Progressive Congress (APC) fifteen positions. This shows that the three dominant Political parties during the 2023 general elections namely Labour Party, Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressive Congress (APC) were not among the leading political parties that encouraged youth participation at the party level during the 2023 general elections. On the whole, this study recommends among other things that Interparty Advisory Council (IPAC) which is the umbrella body for Political parties in Nigeria should work closely with the various political party leadership on ways to increase youth participation at the party level like the reduction of the party nomination/interest form.

Received: 10 October 2023 / Accepted: 28 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
The Pathogenesis of Fungal Coinfections in COVID-19 Cases: A Literature Review
Authors: Hanifah Rifdah , Yasmon Andi 
Published: January 2024

Penyakit virus corona tahun 2019 (COVID-19), yang menyerang sistem pernapasan manusia, disebabkan oleh virus SARS-CoV2. Pasien yang sakit kritis lebih mungkin mengalami koinfeksi jamur jika mereka dirawat di rumah sakit dalam waktu lama, memerlukan ventilator, atau dirawat di ICU. Banyak jamur, seperti spesies Candida, spesies Aspergillus, spesies Mucor, dan spesies Cryptococcus, telah dikaitkan dengan koinfeksi COVID-19. Penelitian tentang mekanisme koinfeksi jamur pada pasien COVID-19 masih memerlukan penelitian lebih lanjut, namun ada beberapa kemungkinan yang dapat mengaitkan keduanya. Penggunaan kortikosteroid, ventilator dan masker oksigen pada pasien COVID-19 dapat menjadi salah satu jalan terjadinya koinfeksi fungal. Kondisi disregulasi imun pada pasien COVID-19 menyebabkan tubuh pasien tidak mampu melawan infeksi fungal. Beberapa pencegahan yang dapat dilakukan yaitu dengan mengkoordinasikan deteksi dini infeksi fungal pada pasien COVID-19 secara rutin untuk mengurangi faktor rsiiko dan meningkatkan protokol perawatan rutin. Apabila pasien sudah terkena koinfeksi fungal dapat dilakukan pengobatan dengan menggunakan beberapa kombinasi obat yang disarankan. Selain itu, dalam upaya menjaga kebersihan alat kesehatan khususnya ventilator, kebersihan bangsal rumah sakit dan proses penanganan limbah pasien COVID-19, perlu juga memperhatikan pencegahan penularan jamur pada pasien COVID-19 yang dirawat di rumah sakit.
Upaya Pembudidayaan Tanaman Apotik Hidup dengan Memanfaatkan Lahan Kosong di Blunyahrejo, Kelurahan Karangwaru, Kecamatan Tegalrejo, Kota Yogyakarta
Authors: Eka Susanti Fathonah , Widiyanti Nining 
Published: January 2024

Apotek hidup adalah pemanfaatan sebidang tanah untuk ditanami tanaman obat dan kebutuhan sehari-hari. Ada berbagai jenis tanaman farmasi hidup yang dapat dibudidayakan dan memiliki berbagai manfaat, antara lain kunyit, jahe, lengkuas, kencur, jahe, dan serai. Penanaman tanaman apotek hidup dilakukan pada lahan kosong seluas 50 m2 di Blunyahrejo, Karangwaru, Tegalrejo, Yogyakarta, dan diikuti sebanyal 9 warga sebanyak 50 bibit tanaman apotik hidup. Sebagai upaya untuk memberikan gambaran proses penanaman yang mudah dan menambah wawasan masyarakat tentang apotik hidup, dapat memberikan informasi tentang penyediaan obat herbal dengan cara yang lebih mudah dan menanggulangi obat kimia yang harganya relatif mahal serta menambah suasana hijau pada lahan yang kosong.
A living pharmacy is the utilization of a plot of land to grow therapeutic plants and daily requirements. Turmeric, ginger, galangal, galangal, ginger, and lemongrass are examples of live pharmaceutical plants that can be farmed and have a variety of benefits. The planting of live pharmacy plants was carried out on 50 m2 of empty land in Blunyahrejo, Karangwaru, Tegalrejo, Yogyakarta, and was attended by as many as 9 residents as many as 50 live pharmacy plant seeds, in an effort to provide an overview of the simple planting process and increase people's knowledge about living pharmacies, providing information about the provision of herbal medicines in an easier way and dealing with somewhat expensive chemical medications, as well as adding green atmosphere to desolate land.
Incidence of Registered Tuberculosis in Nineveh Governorate, a Case Study
Authors: Alnuaim Rafia , Al-Jawadi Nabaa , Almoosa Liqaa 
Published: January 2024

Background After data has been sorted, statistical analysis is used to compare it. Statistical analysis was used to compare tuberculosis data from two different and distinct years in order to determine the extent of the development of this disease.
Aim This study aimed to estimate the annual incidence of registered tuberculosis cases in the Nineveh Governorate before and after the (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak. These injuries were compared with data on this disease recorded in Iraq, neighboring countries, and the world. To investigate the personal characteristics and fate of diagnosed patients was yet another aim.
Methods Data on diagnosed tuberculosis patients 654, and 249 registered in the Specialized Chest Disease Center in Nineveh for 1993, and 2021 respectively. Data for the year 1993 were recorded in a complete form for statistical analysis, while data for the year 2021 were recorded on the computer.
Results Despite the governorate's population growth, the infection rate decreased from 37 cases per 100,000 people in 1993 to 4 cases per 100,000 people in 2021. In contrast, the incidence of extrapulmonary tuberculosis increased from 25% to 33% between 1993 and 2021, based on the number of recorded cases. In 1993, the age group (25-45) was the most affected, and the rate of infection in urban areas was 81% in 2021, with the rest of the rates being close.
Conclusion The study concluded that the results are consistent with Iraqi and global statistics, as there has been a significant and gradual decrease in injuries recently compared to previous years. This was attributed to vaccinations and raising health awareness among all age groups, as well as rural and urban residents, as well as the spread of COVID-19.
الاقتصاد القياسي وتطبيقاته في الدول النامية : " بعض المحاذير "
Authors: الفاخري محمود 
Published: January 2024

في هذه الورقة تمت مناقشة بعض الصعوبات التي قد تواجه الباحث عند القيام بقياس العلاقات بين المتغيرات الاقتصادية في الدول النامية ، واختبار مدى مطابقتها للواقع والتنبؤ بمسارها في المستقبل ، سواء كانت هذه الصعوبات ناجمة عن طبيعة البيانات المتوفرة في تلك الدول أما الأساليب الإحصائية ، التي اتبعت في تجميعها ، والكيفية التي تم على أساسها اختيار بعض المتغيرات لتكون جزء من نموذج الاقتصاد القياسي المراد بناؤه أم المعادلة المعادلات) المراد تقديرها أن كانت نتيجة لعدم التطبيق السليم لأدوات النظرية الاقتصادية . وقد تم التركيز على مجموعة من النقاط أهمها : البيانات وأهميتها في تطبيقات الاقتصاد القياسي ، الأساس النظري لقياس العلاقات الاقتصادية، بعض المشاكل المتعلقة بالقياس الاقتصادي وأدوات التحليل الإحصانی واستخدام السلاسل الزمنية.
وقد أكدت الورقة على أن هناك محاذيرا من استخدام الاقتصاد القياسي في دراسة سلوك المتغيرات الاقتصادية في الدول النامية اعتمادا على البيانات المتوفرة ، لأن نتائج قياس هذه العلاقات انطلاقا من بيانات تعاني من عدم الدقة في تجميعها ومن تأخر في توفيرها قد لا تؤدي إلى النتائج المرغوب فيها ..