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Effect of ethnicity on the plant species diversity in the traditional agroforestry system of upper Brahmaputra valley region of Northeast India
Authors: Dutta Madhusmita , Deb Panna , Das Ashesh Kumar 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
The traditionally rich agroforestry systems are usually sustained on the basis of choice, need and importance of plants. Indigenous knowledge of ethnic communities is associated with the inherent tradition of natural resource conservation based on their customary religious beliefs. The present study aims to assess plant species diversity and understand the effect of various factors on the plant diversity of home garden agroforestry system among three ethnic tribes of Dhemaji district viz. Mishing, Bodo and Sonowal Kachari residing in the unique floodplain system of Brahmaputra valley region of Assam, Northeast India. A total of 368 plant species were recorded with herbs being the most abundant (159 species) followed by trees (148 species) and shrubs (63 species). The Sonowal Kachari home gardens with 294 species contributed higher species richness followed by Mishing (244 species) and Bodo tribe (214 species). Sorenson similarity index revealed high similarity in plant species composition between the Mishing and Sonowal Kachari tribe home gardens in comparison to others. Home garden size and proximity of gardens to major roadways had a significant positive effect on species richness and diversity of plant, while duration of flood and ethnicity had a negative effect on the same. Home gardens may prove to be an important and effective component in formulating robust strategies for management and conservation of plant species having high economic prospect especially in the flood prone areas. The information generated from the present study will help to develop a better understanding of the agroforestry system of the ethnic communities, their preferences of plantation and development of home garden agroforestry systems towards achieving the goals of sustainable livelihood, while contributing to biodiversity conservation.
Effects of a dendritic cell vaccine loaded with whole tumor antigen in hu-PBL-SCID mice bladder cancer
Authors: Wang Bin , Song Jiwen , Chen Huiqing 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
The inhibitory effects of dendritic cell (DC) vaccine loaded with whole tumor antigen on bladder cancer model in severe combined immunodeficient (SCID) mice was ivestigated. The peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were obtained from human peripheral blood, and were induced into DCs by co-culture with recombinant human granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (rhGM-CSF) and recombinant human interleukin 4 (rhIL-4) in vitro. DC vaccine was prepared by co-culturing with whole tumor antigen. The animal model of tumor-bearing mice was established by SCID mice intraperitoneally injected with 4×107 human peripheral blood lymphocytes (hu-PBL) and subcutaneously injected with 3×106 T24 cells. Human IgG level in the blood of mice was detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (EILSA), and human CD3+, CD4+, CD8+T cells in blood and spleen cells of mice were detected by flow cytometry (FCM) analysis. Animals were randomly divided into three groups, and then received the DCs, DC vaccine or phosphate buffered saline (PBS) at the 5th and 6th week after injection of tumor cells. The weight of tumor were recorded. Fuorescence quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (FQ-RT-PCR) was used to detect the matrix metalloproteinases-7 (MMP-7) mRNA expression in tumor tissue. The weight of tumor and MMP-7 mRNA expression in tumor tissue of mice treated with DC vaccine was significantly lower than those in PBS group (P < 0.01). DC vaccine had an anti-tumor effect on hu-PBL-SCID mice bladder cancer model.
On the Boundedness solutions of the difference equation xn+1=axan+bxan-1, 0&lt; a ≤ 2 and its application in medicine
Authors: Rafik Zeraoulia , Salas Alvaro humberto , Martinez Lorenzo 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Recently, mathematicians have been interested in studying the theory of discrete dynamical system, specifically difference equation, such that considerable works about discussing the behavior properties of its solutions (boundedness and unboundedness) are discussed and published in many areas of mathematics which involves several interesting results and applications in applied mathematics and physics, One of the most important discrete dynamics which is become of interest for researchers in the field is the rational dynamical system. In this paper we may discuss qualitative behavior and properties of the difference equation xn+1=ax2n+bx2n-1 with a and b are two parameters and we shall show its application to medicine
Staple line reinforcement for intracorporeal anastomosis reduces time for reconstruction during laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer Running Τitle: Staple line reinforcement for gastric cancer
Authors: Namikawa Tsutomu , Utsunomiya Masato , Yokota Keiichiro , Munekage Masaya , Uemura Sunao , Maeda Hiromichi , Kitagawa Hiroyuki , Kobayashi Michiya , Hanazaki Kazuhiro 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Purpose
Despite the widespread use of laparoscopic surgery, intracorporeal anastomosis remains a complicated procedure. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of novel staple line reinforcement (SLR) during laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
Methods
This study included 30 patients who underwent laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer at Kochi Medical School between November 2021 and May 2022. A review of these patients was conducted, and perioperative outcomes were compared according to the use of SLR.
Results
The reconstruction time using SLR was significantly shorter than that for when SLR was not used (20.5 min vs. 32.0 min, P = 0.048). The incidence of hemostasis during anastomosis was significantly lower in the SLR group than in the non-SLR group (0 vs. 3 times, P = 0.041). There were no significant differences in the operating time and estimated blood loss after surgery between the two groups. Furthermore, there were no significant differences in postoperative complications or nutritional status between the two groups.
Conclusions
The results demonstrated the usefulness of SLR, which could reduce the time for intracorporeal reconstruction during laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
Assessing the Economic Benefits of Forest Management from Pure Forest into Mixed Forest Considering Various Harvesting Intensity and Carbon Payment
Authors: Lin Yow-Ru , Liu Wan-Yu 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Applying clear-cutting to an even-aged pure forest is a conventional forest operation for wood production. However, this kind of operation is not suitable for sustainable management with multiple objectives. In contrast, mixed-forest is a forestation strategy that accommodates diversity. The goal of this study was to assess an operation model that transforms from an even-aged pure forest into a uneven-aged mixed forest and to analyze the economics benefits considering the various harvesting intensity and carbon payment. Analysis in which an even-aged pure forest of Cryptomeria japonica was cut under a fixed harvesting intensity and replanted with the native broad-leaved tree species Cinnamomum camphora were conducted. In this study, the primary income for the forest owner was derived from wood sales and carbon payments. After deducting the costs of afforestation, management, and cutting, the land expectation value was estimated. This study explored strategies by which value could be increased in the transition from an even-aged pure forest to a mixed forest. Feasible methods included reducing the costs of afforestation, management, and cutting while increasing carbon prices to increase profits from wood and carbon income. Higher harvesting intensity could contribute to greater production of Cryptomeria japonica and increase the area available for ​​planting Cinnamomum camphora, resulting in greater profits from wood and carbon income. The net present value from market value would be from –8,428 USD/ha to –2,446 USD/ha and that from carbon value will be from 5,151 USD/ha to 6,895 USD/ha. However, this measure would also substantially affect forest ecology. A sole focus on increasing the production value of forestland will neglect the original goal of transforming from an even-aged pure forest into a mixed forest.
Nitrous oxide emissions from northern barley croplands after injections of liquid manure and nitrification inhibitors
Authors: Lin Sisi , Ramirez Guillermo Hernandez , Kryzanowski Len , Lohstraeter Germar , Wallace Trevor 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Increasing contributions of nitrous oxide (N2O) from agriculture to the atmosphere is a concern. We quantified N2O emissions from barley fields after repeated injections of liquid manure in Central Alberta, Canada. Manure alone was injected in the fall or spring, and we also evaluated two nitrification inhibitors (NIs: nitrapyrin and DMPP) admixed with the manure. Flux measurements were done with surface chambers from soil thawing to freezing. Soil moisture, ammonium and nitrate were repeatedly measured. Across all manure treatments, annual N2O emissions ranged broadly from 1.3 up to 15.8 kg N2O–N ha− 1, and likewise, the direct emission factor (EFd) varied widely from 0.23 up to 2.91%. When comparing the manure injections without NIs, spring-manure had higher annual N2O EFd than fall-manure. The effectiveness of NIs on reducing emissions manifested only in moist soils. The spring thaw after the last manure injections was very wet, and this generated high N2O emissions from soils that had received repeated manure injections in the previous years. We interpreted this result as an increased differential residual effect in soils amended with spring-manure in the previous growing season. This outcome supports the need to account for emissions in succeeding springs when estimating N2O EFd of manure injections. Neglecting this residual spring-thaw N2O emission would lead to a substantial underestimation of year-round EFd. Across all treatment combinations, increased spring-thaw N2O emissions were associated with increases in both moisture and postharvest nitrate in these heavily-manured soils.
Pelatihan Berbantu Kartu Points of You dapat Mengurangi Kecenderungan Pacaran pada Remaja
Authors: Damayanti Eka , Nur Fitriani , Rasyid Muhammad Rusydi , Samad Rus'an , Hasan Rezkianti 
Published: September 2022

Adolescence usually begins with an interest in the type of behavior that indicates courtship behavior. The number of negative impacts caused by deed behavior as an act that must be avoided because it approaches adultery. As a solution so that teenagers avoid the tendency of dating behavior, it is necessary to build awareness through training. The Points of You card-assisted training can help a person in building his awareness which can contain cards that can bring out a person's deepest awareness so that it is considered to reduce the tendency of dating in teenagers. This service research was carried out at MAN 1 Enrekang. The number of participants involved in this service research was 42 students. Data collection used a self-introduction scale that was prepared by the researcher himself. The results showed that there was an average difference between scores before using the You card in reducing the tendency of dating in adolescents. The results of the NGain Score calculation show that self-introduction training using the Points of You card is in the category that is quite effective in reducing the tendency of dating in adolescents. Masa remaja biasanya diawali dengan adanya ketertarikan dengan lawan jenis yang berpotensi perilaku pacaran. Banyaknya dampak negatif yang diakibatkan oleh perilaku pacaran menjadikannya sebagai perbuatan yang harus dihindari karena mendekati zina. Sebagai solusi agar remaja terhindar dari kecenderungan perilaku pacaran, maka diperlukan membangun kesadaran melalui pelatihan. Pelatihan berbantu kartu Points of You dapat membantu seseorang dalam membangun kesadarannya karena berisi kartu-kartu yang dapat menggali kesadaran terdalam seseorang sehingga dianggap dapat mengurangi kecenderungan pacaran pada remaja. Penelitian pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di MAN 1 Enrekang. Jumlah partisipan yang terlibat dalam penelitian pengabdian ini sebanyak 42 peserta didik. Pengumpulan data menggunakan skala pengenalan diri yang disusun sendiri oleh peneliti. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan rata-rata antara skor sebelum dengan sesudah penggunaan kartu of You dalam mengurangi kecenderungan pacaran pada remaja. Hasil perhitungan NGain Score menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan pengenalan diri menggunakan kartu Points of You berada pada kategori cukup efektif dalam mengurangi kecenderungan pacaran pada remaja.
Validity of an abbreviated Individual Water Insecurity Experiences (IWISE-4) Scale for measuring the prevalence of water insecurity in low- and middle-income countries
Authors: Bethancourt Hilary J. , Frongillo Edward A. , Young Sera L. 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
The 12-item Water Insecurity Experiences Scales provide high resolution, cross-context equivalent data on household and individual water insecurity. A 4-item, 1-minute version of the Household Water Insecurity Experiences (HWISE-4) Scale has proven useful for understanding the prevalence of household water insecurity experiences when limited resources preclude the use of the HWISE-12 Scale. Herein, we tested the validity of an analogous four-item version of the Individual Water Insecurity Experiences Scale (IWISE-4) for measuring the prevalence of individual water insecurity when limited resources prevent implementation of the IWISE-12 Scale. We used data from adults in 31 low- and middle-income countries (n=43,970) to assess internal consistency, cross-country equivalence, predictive accuracy, and construct validity of the IWISE-4. Receiver operating characteristic curves showed that the IWISE-4 (range 0–12) predicted individual water insecurity with ≥95% accuracy in every country. An IWISE-4 cut-point of ≥4 provided the closest approximation of water insecurity prevalence as predicted by the IWISE-12 scale (cut-point ≥12), correctly classifying 87.1–98.5% of adults across countries, and was similarly associated with water quality dissatisfaction, a measure of construct validity. Although the IWISE-4 Scale cannot measure the severity of water insecurity, the IWISE-4 provides suitable and cross-country equivalent estimates of the prevalence of individual water insecurity.
KEMAMPUAN GURU PENDIDIKAN JASMANI DALAM MENYUSUN RENCANA DAN PRAKTIK PEMBELAJARAN BERVISI KARAKTER
Authors: . Dimyati 
Published: September 2022

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap kemampuan guru pendidikan jasmani dalam menyusun rencana dan praktik pembelajaran bervisi karakter, keyakinan guru yang terkait pembelajaran karakter, dan konstruksi proptotipe model pendidikan jasmani yang efektif diterapkan untuk membentuk karakter siswa. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan populasi guru Pendidikan Jasmani SMP di 50 sekolah se-Kota Yogyakarta. Sampel diambil secara random sampling sehingga diperoleh 32 guru pendidikan jasmani dari 28 SMP. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah angket dan wawancara. Analisis data dilakukan melalui identifikasi muatan karakter terhadap seluruh Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran dan pendalaman terkait dengan keyakinan guru mengenai pembelajaran karakter. Hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa: (1) kompetensi pedagogik guru Pendidikan Jasmani SMP di Kota Yogyakarta dalam mengintegrasikan pendidikan karakter yang terwujud dalam penyusunan RPP masih rendah; (2) pemahaman guru pendidikan jasmani terkait dengan pembelajaran karakter relatif dangkal dengan tata pikir kurang sistematis; dan (3) praktik pembelajaran karakter yang dilakukan oleh guru pendidikan jasmani di SMP Kota Yogyakarta cenderung bersifat internalisasi-pasif. Kata Kunci: guru, pedidikan jasmani, pembelajaran, karakter SPORTS EDUCATION TEACHERS’ ABILITY IN WRITING CHARACTER VISIONBASED LESSON PLANNING AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE Abstract: This study aims to reveal the physical education teachers’ ability in writing character visionbased lesson planning and instructional practice, the teachers’ beliefs related to character teaching and learning, and the prototype construction of effective sports education model to be applied in shaping the students’ character. This study used a descriptive method with a population of physical education teachers of 50 SMPs in the City of Yogyakarta. A random sampling was administered to get 32 physical education teachers from 28 SMPs. The data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. The data analysis was conducted through character content identification from all the lesson plans and tracing the teachers’ beliefs on the teaching and learning of character. From the results it can be concluded that: (1) the physical education teachers in the City of Yogyakarta still have low competence in integrating character education as realized in the lesson plans; (2) the understading of the physical education teachers on character teaching and learning is still relatively superficial with unsystematic thinking pattern; and (3) the practice of character teaching and learning by the physical education teachers of SMP in the City of Yogyakarta tends to be passive internalization. Keywords: teachers, physical education, teaching and learning, character
MINAT BELAJAR DAN KARAKTER ANAK DALAM MODEL PENDIDIKAN HOME SCHOOLING DI JABODETABEK
Authors: Siagian Roida Eva Flora , Nurfitriyanti Maya 
Published: September 2022

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar minat belajar anak dan bagaimana karakter anak dalam model pendidikan home schooling. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian survei yang dilakukan pada anak-anak yang melaksanakan pendidikan nonformal. Subjek penelitian ini adalah anak-anak yang mengikuti model pendidikan home schooling yang tersebar di Jabodetabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tanggerang, dan Bekasi) sejumlah 45 orang. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik wawancara dan kuesioner. Analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik analisis induktif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini dapat diketahui secara deskriptif bahwa mayoritas anak memiliki karakter yang tidak terlalu tinggi atau rendah dengan persentase hasil indikator instrumen masih dalam tata-rata di bawah tujuh puluh persen (70%). Secara deskriptif mayoritas anak memiliki minat belajar yang tidak terlalu tinggi atau minat belajar rendah dengan persentase hasil indikator instrumen masih dalam rata-rata di bawah enam puluh lima persen (65%). Kata Kunci: minat belajar dan karakter anak CHILDREN’S LEARNING MOTIVATION AND CHARACTER IN A HOME SCHOOLING EDUCATION MODEL IN JABODETABEK Abstract: This research study aimed to describe the extent of the children’s motivation and how their character was like in a home schooling education model. This was a survey study involving 45 children joining nonformal education spread all over Jabodetabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi). The data were collected by using interviews and questionnaires. An inductive analysis technique was employed in this study. Based on the results of the analysis, the study concluded that the majority of the children’s score of their character was considered not high yet, as shown by the ave- rage instrument indicator-based score below 70%. Descriptively the majority of the children’s learning motivation was even lower, with the average instrument indicator-based score below 65%. Keywords: learning motivation, character
MUATAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM CERITA RAKYAT DI PACITAN
Authors: Setyawan Arief , Suwandi Sarwiji , Slamet St. Y. 
Published: September 2022

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter dalam kumpulan cerita rakyat dari Pacitan. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan sumber data penelitian berupa Buku Cerita Rakyat dari Pacitan terbitan Grasindo 2004 yang memuat 10 judul cerita. Analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik analisis isi (content analysis). Hasil penelitian menunjuk- kan bahwa Cerita Rakyat dari Pacitan sebagai suatu karya sastra mengandung nilai pendidikan karakter yang meliputi: (1) religius; (2) jujur; (3) kerja keras; (4) kreatif; (5) rasa ingin tahu; (6) semangat kebang- saan; (7) menghargai prestasi; (8) cinta damai; (9) peduli lingkungan; (10) peduli sosial; dan (11) tang- gung jawab. Nilai-nilai tersebut menjadi dasar bahwa cerita rakyat selain digunakan sebagai media memperkenalkan kisah-kisah yang diyakini nenek moyang kepada keturunannya, juga bisa sekaligus menjadi sarana mendidik karakter pada diri mereka. Kata Kunci: pendidikan karakter, nilai-nilai karakter, cerita rakyat, Pacitan CHARACTER EDUCATION CONTENT IN FOLKLORE PACITAN’S Abstract: This study aims to describe the value of character education in the compilation of Pacitan’s folklore. The method used is qualitative descriptive method with data source of research in the form of folklore from Pacitan published by Grasindo 2004 which contains 10 story titles. Data analysis is done by content analysis technique. The results show that Pacitan folklore as a literary work contains the value of character education which includes: (1) religious; (2) honest; (3) hard work; (4) creative; (5) curiosity; (6) Spirit of nationalism; (7) respecting achievement; (8) love of peace; (9) environmental care; (10) social care; and (11) responsibility. These values form the basis that folklore is used as a medium for introducing stories that ancestors believed to their descendants, as well as being a means of educating their character. Keyword: character education, character values, folklore, Pacitan
Lembar Kerja Siswa Mata Pelajaran Sejarah Berbasis Pendidikan Karakter Di Sekolah Menengah Atas
Authors: Samodra Yan Driya , Kumalasari Dyah 
Published: September 2022

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana proses mengembangkan Lembar Kegiatan Siswa untuk mata pelajaran sejarah berbasis pendidikan karakter, dan tingkat kelayakan Lembar Kegiatan Siswa berbasis pendidikan karakter yang dikembangkan dalam pembelajaran sejarah. Penelitian Pengembangan (RD) ini mengadaptasi langkah-langkah yang dikembangkan oleh Borg Gall. Desain pengembangan Lembar Kegiatan Siswa menggunakan tujuh langkah awal yaitu (a) pengumpulan informasi, (b) perencanaan, (c) pengembangan produk awal, (d) uji coba produk awal, (e) revisi produk awal, (f) uji coba lapangan, dan (g) revisi produk lapangan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah seperangkat lembar kerja siswa mata pelajaran sejarah berbasis pendidikan karakter. LKS ini terdiri atas enam (6) bab, masing-masing bab terdapat aktivitas yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan siswa serta memuat penanaman nilai karakter. Untuk menguji kelayakan, materi divalidasi oleh ahli materi dan ahli media. Kata kunci: lembar kegiatan siswa, pendidikan karakter, pembelajaran sejarah. WORKSHEET FOR CHARACTER-BASED HISTORY SUBJECT IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Abstract: This research aimed at: (1) finding out the process of developing character-based History worksheet, and (2) finding out the appropriateness of character-based History worksheet for grade X students. This research belonged to Research and Development adapting development model from Borg Gall (1983). The steps included: (a) collecting information, (b) planning, (c) developing preliminary form of product, (d) conducting preliminary field testing, (e) revising main product, (f) conducting main field testing, and (g) revising operational product. The result of this research was a set of character-based worksheet. The worksheets embodied six units in which each unit included some activities meeting the students’ need and character education need to be integrated. To find out the feasibility, the worksheets were validated by experts in material and media. Keywords: worksheet, character-based, History teaching.