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This study aims to examine the factors that influence mining sector companies in Indonesia to disclose corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. Using data from 26 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the period 2022-2023, multiple linear regression analysis shows that good financial performance and large company size encourage companies to be more transparent in reporting CSR activities. These results are in line with legitimacy theory, which highlights the importance of companies maintaining a positive image in the eyes of the public. The results of this study reveal that environmental performance does not show a significant influence on CSR disclosure in the context of this study. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the factors that drive CSR disclosure in the Indonesian mining sector.

Soybean has a strategic role as a food commodity in Jambi, Indonesia, but until now, it has still not been self-sufficient. There is still an opportunity to increase soybean productivity in Jambi by 35-49.6% by optimizing the use of marginal, dominated by Ultisol, which has low inherent soil fertility. One of the efforts that can be made to improve soil fertility for cultivating soybean plants in Jambi is to utilize compost and biochar as soil ameliorants to substitute for inorganic fertilizer. This study aimed to assess the effect of compost and biochar ameliorant as substitutes for inorganic fertilizer on the growth and yield of soybean plants grown on an Ultisol of Jambi. The experiment was arranged in a simple randomized block design with the combination of the percentage of inorganic fertilizer with compost and biochar ameliorant (100+0, 75+25, 50+50, 25+75, and 0+100) as the treatment factors. The observed variables were plant height, number of branches, plant nitrogen content, rate of symbiotically fixed nitrogen, weight of 100 seeds, and yield. The results showed that providing compost and biochar ameliorants can replace the role of inorganic fertilizer, and providing 100% compost and biochar ameliorant and a combination of 25% inorganic fertilizer and 75% compost biochar ameliorant can provide the highest growth and yield in soybean plants planted in Ultisol dry land.

Spinal cord injury results in the loss of sensory, motor, and autonomic functions, which almost always produces permanent physical disability. Thus, in the search for more effective treatments than those already applied for years, which are not entirely efficient, researches have been able to demonstrate the potential of biological strategies using biomaterials to tissue manufacturing through bioengineering and stem cell therapy as a neuroregenerative approach, seeking to promote neuronal recovery after spinal cord injury. Each of these strategies has been developed and meticulously evaluated in several animal models with the aim of analyzing the potential of interventions for neuronal repair and, consequently, boosting functional recovery. Although the majority of experimental research has been conducted in rodents, there is increasing recognition of the importance, and need, of evaluating the safety and efficacy of these interventions in non-human primates before moving to clinical trials involving therapies potentially promising in humans. This article is a literature review from databases (PubMed, Science Direct, Elsevier, Scielo, Redalyc, Cochrane, and NCBI) from 10 years ago to date, using keywords (spinal cord injury, cell therapy, non-human primates, humans, and bioengineering in spinal cord injury). From 110 retrieved articles, after two selection rounds based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 21 articles were analyzed. Thus, this review arises from the need to recognize the experimental therapeutic advances applied in non-human primates and even humans, aimed at deepening these strategies and identifying the advantages and influence of the results on extrapolation for clinical applicability in humans.

Introduction: Young adulthood is a critical developmental period, during which there are key developmental tasks that allow the young adult to participate related to lifestyle behaviors. This research examines the interplay among physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and body mass index (BMI) among college students in Surakarta, Indonesia. Methods: From January to February 2023, a cross-sectional, online self-administered survey was distributed through WhatsApp and Telegram to prospective respondents aged 17–25 year old. The questionnaire was divided into three sections. The first section of the questionnaire consisted of seven sociodemographic questions about the participants’ age, sex, siblings, parents’ education levels, weight, and height. Eleven questions about respondents’ PA were included in the second section. There were eight questions about participants’ inactive lifestyles in the third section. Results: The respondents had an average age of 20.24 ± 0.21 years. Age (β = 0.041; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.00–0.08; P = 0.03), PA (β = 0.02; 95% CI = 2.03–2.08; P = 0.02), and SBs on weekdays (β = −1.39; 95% CI = −4.77–1.98; P = 0.01) and weekends (β = −2.23; 95% CI = −9.19 [−1.27]; P = 0.01) were identified as the most significant variables influencing the respondents’ BMI. Conclusion: Most college students in Surakarta had a normal weight. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that nearly all female adolescents fell short of complying with the prescribed physical exercise guidelines, which advocate for a minimum of 420 min of moderate-to-vigorous PA weekly.

Abstract It has been thought that Io’s many paterae may contain lava lakes, but observations by NASA’s Galileo spacecraft at sufficiently high resolution were limited to a few locations, such as Loki Patera. Data acquired by NASA’s Juno mission in May 2023 reveal a common set of thermal characteristics for at least ten paterae on Io, with bright (hot) “thermal rings” around the perimeter of their floors. Loki, Surt, Fuchi, Amaterasu, Mulungu, Chors, and Dazhbog Patera, and four unnamed paterae, all show the same pattern of surface temperature. This new Juno/JIRAM data suggests that hot rings around paterae are a common phenomenon, and that they are indicative of active lava lakes. All the investigated paterae lack recent lava flows on their flanks, suggesting that at the time of observations, the level of the lake was not high enough to overflow the rim. These observations provide insight about the characteristics of paterae’s activity, which may involve either central upwelling of magma, or up-and-down “piston-like” vertical motion of the lake surface. Tidal forces, which are extreme at Io, could play a role as well. Future observations from Juno, particularly during the closest flybys, may indicate which mechanism is more plausible.

Ticks parasitize a wide variety of wild animals, including amphibians and reptiles. In addition to the possibility of microorganism transmission to these hosts, ticks can also cause severe bleeding, and high parasitism can lead to death. Therefore, knowing the diversity of ticks parasitizing amphibians and reptiles is important for conservation and preservation measures for these vertebrates. In the present study, we report parasitism by ticks in amphibians and reptiles from different Brazilian biomes (Amazon, Caatinga, Cerrado and Atlantic Forest). Ticks were collected from amphibians and reptiles deposited from the Herpetological Collection of the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), São Luís (Maranhão State), the State University Santa Cruz (UESC), Ilhéus (Bahia State), and the Federal University of São Francisco Valley (Univasf), Petrolina (Pernambuco State). Additionally, ticks were collected from amphibians and reptiles captured and road-killed in the Amazon biome, at Maranhão and Amapá States. Specimens of ticks were photographed under a Zeiss stereomicroscope (5.1 zoom). Map with the locations were made using the Qgis program. Overall, 1973 specimens of amphibians and reptiles were examined. A total of 927 ticks were collected: 98 larvae, 421 nymphs and 408 adults. Six species of ticks were identified: Amblyomma rotundatum and Amblyomma dissimile the most frequent, and Amblyomma cajennense sensu stricto, Amblyomma sculptum, Amblyomma nodosum and Amblyomma humerale, occasionally. Surprisingly, a total of twelve males of A. rotundatum were collected. Here we report new records of association between cold-blooded animals and ticks and reinforce the absence of A. dissimile in the Caatinga, Cerrado and Atlantic Forest biomes. Additionally, we report new records of A. rotundatum males on reptiles in the Amazon biome. This last record allows us to speculate about a possible association of A. rotundatum males with reptiles and the Amazon biome.

RESUMO Este estudo ecológico analisou a correlação espacial entre indicadores socioeconômicos, demográficos e óbitos por covid-19 no Brasil. As variáveis independentes abrangeram população, sexo, idade, raça, alfabetização e índice de Gini, enquanto a variável dependente foi a mortalidade por covid-19. Os dados socioeconômicos e demográficos foram obtidos da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios Contínua, e os dados de casos e óbitos de covid-19 foram obtidos do site do Ministério da Saúde. A análise incluiu o cálculo dos Índices de Moran Global de forma uni e bivariada. Os resultados revelaram correlação espacial significativa das variáveis independentes com mortalidade por covid-19. Destaca-se correlação positiva moderada para os indivíduos alfabetizados e de 20 a 59 anos. Portanto, existe associação entre fatores socioeconômicos e mortalidade por covid-19, com variações entre os estados brasileiros. Essa conclusão ressalta a necessidade de implementar medidas intersetoriais para assegurar o acesso universal à saúde e alocar recursos de maneira equitativa entre os estados.

Na-alginate has been isolated from brown seaweed (Padina sp.) and then used to make na-alginate-chitosan complex polyelectrolyte films as methylene blue adsorbent. Characteristics of na-alginate, chitosan, and PEC films before and after adsorption were carried out using an FT-IR spectrophotometer. Na-alginate-chitosan PEC film was made by mixing a 0.3% (w/v) Na-alginate solution with a 1% (w/v) chitosan solution with a chitosan-alginate volume ratio (1:3). The film formed was tested for its resistance in pH 3-11 for 7 days and showed that the film could survive in acidic or alkaline media. The adsorption study carried out resulted in maximum concentration data occurring at 75 mg/L with a capacity of 30.2768 mg/g.

The land conversion of rice farming could only be prevented by increasing farming competitiveness. The first step is to map the resource availability supporting paddy farming and income achievement. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze resource availability and income achievement to increase paddy business competitiveness. It used a survey method and observed two populations of farmers producing paddy seed and rice in Tanjung Lago and Rambutan Districts, Banyuasin Regency. Simple random sampling was adopted to determine 130 respondents from two populations, each with 65 rice and paddy seed farmers. The findings showed that resource availability supports farming in tidal land, though it is significantly higher for paddy seed than rice farmers. Regarding income achievements, paddy seed farmers also have higher R/C and B/C values than rice farmers. Income for rice farmers mainly comes from corn, rubber, and oil palm, while paddy seed farmers earn from their farming. This implies that the chance of land conversion into plantations and corn farming is greater for rice than for paddy seed farmers. When this happens on a large scale and in the long term, it impacts national rice production. Therefore, improved resource availability and better integration in production could sustainably increase paddy farming production in tidal land.

Summary: Background: Suboptimal diet quality is a key risk factor for premature death. Assuming relatively stable energy intake among individuals, changes in nutrient intakes occur by exchanging different nutrients. Therefore we aimed to examine the association of isocaloric substitution of dietary (macro)nutrients with all-cause mortality using network meta-analysis (NMA). Methods: For this systematic review and NMA of prospective observational studies MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus were searched from inception to February 13th, 2024. Eligible studies reported substitution analyses for quantity and/or quality of macronutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids on all-cause mortality. Random-effects NMA were used in order to evaluate the pooled hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of substituting each included nutrient with another. We assessed risk of bias with the ROBINS-E tool, and the certainty of evidence (CoE) using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) approach. This study is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023450706). Findings: Thirty-nine studies with 1,737,644 participants, 395,491 deaths, 297 direct comparisons, and seven nutrient-specific networks were included. Moderate CoE was found for an association with lower mortality risk when replacing 5% of energy intake from carbohydrates with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA; HR: 0.90; 95%CI: 0.84, 0.95), n-6 PUFA (0.85; 0.77, 0.94), n-3 PUFA (0.72; 0.59, 0.86), and plant monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA; 0.90; 0.85, 0.95), and when replacing 5% of energy from saturated fatty acids (SFA) and trans-fatty acids (TFA), with PUFA, MUFA, and plant-MUFA (HRrange: 0.75 to 0.91). A lower mortality risk was additionally found when 5% of animal-MUFA was replaced with plant-MUFA, and when replacing animal protein, and SFA with plant protein (HRrange: 0.81 to 0.87, moderate CoE). Interpretation: Our results provide practical knowledge for public health professionals and can inform upcoming dietary guidelines. The beneficial association of increasing PUFA (both n-3 and n-6) and (plant-) MUFA intake while reducing carbohydrates, SFA and TFA, along with replacing animal protein and animal-MUFA with plant-based sources of protein and fat (MUFA) on the all-cause mortality risk, underscores the importance of plant-based dietary recommendations. Funding: None.

Sign Language Recognition (SLR) helps deaf people communicate with normal people. However, SLR still has difficulty detecting dynamic movements of connected sign language, which reduces the accuracy of detection. This results from a sentence's usage of transitional gestures between words. Several researchers have tried to solve the problem of transition gestures in dynamic sign language, but none have been able to produce an accurate solution. The R-GB LSTM method detects transition gestures within a sentence based on labelled words and transition gestures stored in a model. If a gesture to be processed during training matches a transition gesture stored in the pre-training process and its probability value is greater than 0.5, it is categorized as a transition gesture. Subsequently, the detected gestures are eliminated according to the gesture's time value (t). To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed method, we conducted an experiment using 20 words in Indonesian Sign Language (SIBI). Twenty representative words were selected for modelling using our R-GB LSTM technique. The results are promising, with an average accuracy of 80% for gesture sentences and an even more impressive accuracy rate of 88.57% for gesture words. We used a confusion matrix to calculate accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity. This study marks a significant leap forward in developing sustainable sign language recognition systems with improved accuracy and practicality. This advancement holds great promise for enhancing communication and accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.

Soil with high vegetation cover, such as forests, is the highest organic matter content and carbon storage, resistant to erosion, and a strategic component in mitigating and adapting to climate change. Encroachment and conversion of forests into agricultural land will reduce soil carbon stores (SCS) and its resistance to erosion due to the removal of SOM by erosion and oxidation. Muara Madras Village in Merangin Regency, Jambi Province is one of the areas whose forest is part of the Kerinci Seblat National Park, and part of it has been converted into agricultural land. The study aims to determine SCS and soil erodibility in forests and agricultural land in Muara Madras Village, conducted using an exploratory-descriptive survey method. Soil carbon stores are relatively no different between land uses with various slopes, 63.63-79.34 tons per hectare in forests, 66.05-78.91 tons per hectare in mixed farming, 72.72-76.63 tons per hectare in” tegalan”. However, forest and mixed farming with a high slope (45-65 percent) have more SCS, 79.34 tons per hectare and 78.91 tons per hectare respectively. Soil erodibility is higher in mixed farming (0.11-0.36) and “tegalan” (0.27-0.29) than in forests (0.13-0.07). Mixed farming with a slope of 8-15 percent has the highest soil erodibility (0.36). It is necessary to control the negative influence of rainfall and topography on SCS and soil resistance to erosion through good and maximum soil surface cover with vegetation and plant residues.

This research aims to analyze the comparison of the acceleration of increasing the cattle population between programs to increase the cattle population (PSDS, GBIB, Upsus Siwab, and Sikomandan) in Jambi Province as well as the direct and indirect influence of the factors determining the acceleration of increasing the cattle population. This research uses secondary data from Jambi Province Statistics for 2011-2022. A multivariable comparative analysis uses ANOVA (Analysis of variances). Further testing can be done with Tukey's Honestly Significant Difference (HSD). Path analysis was used to analyze the direct and indirect influence of the factors determining the accelerated increase in cattle population in Jambi Province. Differences occur in the income and output of livestock for the PSDS and Sikomandan programs, while population growth accelerates between PSDS and GBIB. Factors influencing the program to increase the cattle population in Jambi Province are the birth factor of cattle, the death factor of livestock, and the number of AI doses used. The factor that has the most significant influence on increasing the cattle population is the birth factor of cattle.

Compost is an organic fertilizer made from plant residues and animal waste that has undergone a decomposition process. Compost must be managed using good techniques to become a product with sales value and can be used to fertilize agricultural plants. This research aims to analyze the application of management techniques compost in Jambi Province and the factors that influence it. This research uses a survey method. The sampling technique was carried out in 3 (three) stages, namely, the first stage, selecting districts using the simple random sampling method. The second stage selects sub-districts, and the third stage selects villages with farmers or farmers who manage compost using simple random sampling. The application of management techniques compost is measured based on the percentage of application, which is further classified into three categories: low, medium, and high. The Structural Equation Modeling analysis model with Partial Least Square is used to analyze factors that influence the application of management techniques compost in Jambi Province. The research results showed that the average application of compost management techniques was 73%, which is in the medium category. Farmer characteristics and environmental support in the livestock sector directly influence applying compost management techniques in Jambi Province. In contrast, innovation characteristics do not significantly mediate the indirect influence of breeder characteristics and environmental support in the livestock sector on the application of compost management techniques.

Abstract Background Working in healthcare environments is highly stressful for most professionals and can trigger problems in interpersonal relationships that can result in horizontal violence. In order to prevent violence and improve the working environment, some strategies can be implemented to provide well-being for all those involved, whether directly or indirectly in health care, such as non-violent communication. The aim of this study was to map and synthesize the available scientific evidence on the use of Nonviolent Communication as a technology for a culture of peace in interpersonal relationships in healthcare. Methods This is a scoping review carried out in the National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Web of Science, Excerpa Medica DataBASE (Embase), PsycINFO - APA/ PsycNET (American Psychological Association) and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS) databases between March and August 2023. The eligibility criteria used were studies that addressed the topic of NVC in the area of health, published in Portuguese, Spanish or English, with no time restrictions. Results 53 studies were found in the databases. Two additional studies were extracted from of primary research. In the first exclusion phase, 16 texts were removed due to being duplicated. 39 articles were potentially relevant, and full-texts were reviewed for eligibility along with the inclusion and exclusion criteria Thus, seven studies were included in this review, published in English (five) and Portuguese (two), two of which were carried out in Brazil, one in the United States of America, one in South Korea, one in France, one in Canada and one in Thailand. In terms of the type of study/publication, two studies were reflections, one was a review, one was a mixed study, one was an experience report and two were experimental. The studies were predominantly of high and moderate methodological quality (85.7%). The total number of participants in the studies was 185. The studies showed that NVC is a technology that has made it possible to improve interpersonal relationships between health professionals. Training programs or educational intervention projects on the subject are useful for familiarizing professionals with the subject and demonstrating situations in which the technique can be included. Conclusion The global scientific literature indicates that Nonviolent Communication is a significant resource for improving interpersonal relationships in healthcare work. This approach can be adopted as a strategy by managers and decision-makers, both to resolve conflicts and to prevent aggressive situations between health professionals, especially when it comes to moral or psychological aspects.

A service failure occurs when a service provider cannot meet user expectations, and a failure to meet customer expectations can reduce user satisfaction, resulting in complaints. Based on this, this study aims to analyze the influence of aspects of chatbots on consumer forgiveness that influence continuance intentions for service recovery in e-health. We obtained quantitative data from questionnaires filled out by 338 respondents and qualitative data from interviews with 30 informants. The quantitative data obtained was processed using a covariance-based structural equation model, while the qualitative data were processed using the content analysis method. This study shows that anthropomorphism and transparency influence chatbot trustworthiness and that two dimensions of trustworthiness (ability and integrity) influence consumer forgiveness. In addition, consumer forgiveness has a significant effect on users’ continuance intentions. Positive politeness and another dimension of trustworthiness—benevolence—did not significantly affect customer forgiveness. The results of this study are expected to provide input for e-health service providers, especially developers, regarding the aspects of chatbots that should be present in handling service recovery.

Mathematical models based on computational fractional orders, employed for accurate modelling of complex dynamic systems, can ensure the implementation of various analytical, numerical and computing methods encompassing their applications to emerging and ever-varying real-world problems. Tracking, managing and controlling communicable diseases, one being monkeypox with different features, virological and taxonomic attributes, are oriented towards high-risk groups concerning global public health. This study, accordingly, is devoted to the presentation of the piecewise global derivative model of the monkeypox virus by applying the Caputo and Atangana Baleanu fractional-order derivatives in the partitioned two sub-intervals. The model includes eight compartments with two categories of human and rodent populations. The cases which take part in some sense for the said infection are investigated along with connection in this format. The existence and uniqueness of the solution in the framework of the piecewise global derivative are analyzed for both sub-intervals using fixed point theory. The detailed investigation of the dynamics of fractional-order systems and among many other dynamic features, stability is addressed. The stability of the solution is, thus, examined using the idea of Ulam Hyers concept. For the best fitting values of the parameters, the results are simulated using the monkeypox data. Using the method of Newton polynomial, different piecewise dynamics of each compartment are simulated on different fractional orders and time durations. This kind of a proposed approach is thought to lay a foundation where the transmission takes place to control epidemic events and other infectious medical conditions through vaccines or taking preventive measures to maintain and advance global public health while fully optimizing the clinical care of the diseases to manage complications, alleviate symptoms as well as prevent the long-term sequelae. This analysis also deals with sudden variation in monkeypox dynamics and also for crossover dynamics along with removal of discontinuity through modification of piecewise global analysis.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the correlations between vegetation indices (VI), obtained by RGB camera on flights of Remotely piloted aircraft System (RPA), with yield maps of agricultural crops. Monitoring was carried out during 4 harvest seasons: soybean 2018/19, maize (2019), soybean 2019/20 and wheat (2020), in two areas of a rural property located in Toledo, Paraná. During the harvests, periodic flights were performed using DJI-branded RPA Phantom 3 Advanced. For the generation of orthomosaic, Agisoft PhotoScan software (Free trial) was used. After the RGB bands normalization, the vegetation indices MPRI, VARI, GLI and ExG were calculated for 3 flight dates in each harvest in the study areas. At the end of the crop cycle, samples were collected to create the yield maps. With the yield data, descriptive statistics analyzes were performed and, later, the correlation between the VIs and the yields of each harvest was performed using Spearman's correlation coefficient (rs). According to the research, it would be suggested that the farmer carry out surveys with RPA with RGB camera in soybean crop, mainly in R7 stage, in maize at VT (bolting) stage and in wheat at tillering stage, since these phenological stages showed higher correlations and between the VIs and the yield of each crop. The pairs of VIs MPRI and VARI, GLI and ExG were similar as vegetative indicators, so only two of them would already have the capacity to represent the variations existing in the areas of the study between the dates.

The aim of this research was to verify consumers' willingness to pay more for a sustainable lube oil change service and the practical considerations involved in choosing the place to carry out the change. The methodology used was descriptive research with a quantitative approach and the data was collected using questionnaires applied to 162 participants in Catanduvas/PR which contained questions about motivation, consumption habits, evaluation of competition and acceptance of sustainable practices. The data was analyzed using statistical tests to validate the hypotheses formulated. The results presented an analysis of the factors influencing the adoption of a sustainable oil change service, using data from four blocks to understand consumer attitudes and preferences. The results highlighted awareness of the need for regular oil changes and the complexity involved in consumer choice. Competitor analysis highlighted the influence of reliability, service and recommendations. The concept test confirmed consumers' willingness to pay more for a sustainable service, highlighting their reluctance to change oil in inappropriate places. The findings demonstrate the feasibility of implementing sustainable actions, positively impacting the economy, technology, safety and the environment, in line with awareness and sustainability trends.

This study aims to determine species distribution by observing the stingless bees cultivated by the community in South Sumatra Province using meliponiculture. By visiting boxes and studying the entrance and characteristics of stingless bee hives at each research location, bee samples were obtained in six districts or cities where beekeepers exist. The study was conducted from January 2023 to May 2023. The type of bee species was identified in each culture box, the diameter of the entrance was measured, and the diameters of the honey pot and brood cell pot were measured. A descriptive analysis was performed to gain an overview of each entrance and nest. Based on the identification results, eight different varieties of stingless bees were discovered. Each research site had an unequal distribution of the eight varieties of bees. Lepidotrigona terminata, Heterotrigona itama, Lophotrigona canifrons, Geniotrigona thoracica, Tetrigona apicalis, Tetragonula testaceitarsis, Tetragonula fuscobalateata, and Tetragonula laeviceps are examples of stingless bees. Variations in the size of identified stingless bees affect the size of the hive, brood cell, honey pot, and entrance. The nest, brood cells, honey pot, and entrance grow in proportion to the size of the stingless bee. Differences in the form and size of the entrance can also distinguish between species.

Purpose: Student learning achievement is the output of an educational institution. Achievement of learning achievement is determined by external and internal factors of students. Therefore, the learning achievement of each student varies. This phenomenon prompted this research to examine the influence of the use of social media as an external factor in learning achievement and learning motivation as an internal factor in learning achievement on learning achievement using empirical data. Design/methodology/approach: The research was conducted on 146 cadets of the Semarang Maritime Science Polytechnic (PIP) which was carried out through interviews using a questionnaire. The data obtained was then analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. Findings: From the results of this research it can be proven that social media is statistically proven to have a significant positive effect on learning motivation and learning achievement and learning motivation is statistically proven to have a significant positive effect on learning achievement Research limitations/implications: This research has not categorized internal and external factors. Practical implications: Based on the results of this research, to improve student learning achievement, it can be done through two approaches. First, learning achievement can be improved by increasing students' learning motivation. The second approach to improving learning achievement is through the use or utilization of social media. Originality/value: This research focuses on vocational education. Paper type: Research Paper

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by selective dopaminergic loss. Non dopaminergic neurotransmitters such as glutamate are also involved in PD progression. NMDA receptor/postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD-95)/neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) activation is involved in neuronal excitability in PD. Here, we are focusing on the evaluating these post-synaptic protein levels in the 6-OHDA model of PD. Adult male C57BL/6 mice subjected to unilateral striatal injury with 6-OHDA were assessed at 1-, 2-, or 4-weeks post-lesion. Animals were subjected to an apomorphine-induced rotation test followed by the analysis of protein content, synaptic structure, and NOx production. All biochemical analysis was performed comparing the control versus lesioned sides of the same animal. 6-OHDA mice exhibited contralateral rotation activity, difficulties in coordinating movements, and changes in Iba-1 and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) expression during the whole period. At one week of survival, the mice showed a shift in NMDA composition, favoring the GluN2A subunit and increased PSD95 and nNOS expression and NOx formation. After two-weeks, a decrease in the total number of synapses was observed in the lesioned side. However, the number of excitatory synapses was increased with a higher content of GluN1 subunit and PSD95. After four weeks, NMDA receptor subunits restored to control levels. Interestingly, NOx formation in the serum increased. This study reveals, for the first time, the temporal course of behavioral deficits and glutamatergic synaptic plasticity through NMDAr subunit shift. Together, these data demonstrate that dopamine depletion leads to a fine adaptive response over time, which can be used for further studies of therapeutic management adjustments with the progression of PD.

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic had a great impact on several public sectors worldwide, requiring the implementation of public policies in an organized way to contain and control the disease. Thus, this study aimed to analyze public policies to face the COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Paraná, Brazil.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional, retrospective, quantitative survey carried out with data from March 2020 to March 2022 in the twenty-two municipalities that host the local health regions. Data collection was documentary, carried out from the municipal Portal da Transparência website, which is dedicated to making public all expenditures, and epidemiological bulletins released by the Health Department of the state of Paraná. The variables analyzed were New Cases and Deaths, Mortality and Lethality Coefficient, Incidence Rate, Vaccination Coverage, Number of Hospital and ICU beds exclusive to COVID-19, Settled Expenses destined for COVID-19 and coping measures, namely, the Declaration of Public Health Emergency, Curfew, Mandatory use of masks, Businesses closure, Teleworking of risk groups, and Suspension of activities with crowds and of classes. After collection, data underwent descriptive analysis, and subsequently, the correlation of variables was analyzed using the Spearman test. Multiple linear regression was applied using the variable selection method called best subset selection (BSS). The dependent variables listed were incidence rate, new cases and new deaths.ResultsThe results showed that coping measures, as well as the application of resources for the pandemic, were implemented heterogeneously in the municipalities studied, and the progression of the disease, the distribution of beds and vaccination occurred unevenly and may be a reflection of the limited Brazilian national governance. An important correlation was observed between the incidence rate and new deaths with vaccination coverage. In addition, the regression model showed that measures such as mandatory use of masks, closure of shops, suspension of classes, and curfew showed important correlations with the variables incidence rate, cases, and new deaths.DiscussionThe study highlighted the importance of carrying out a robust analysis of public policies to face emergencies of global importance so that government entities are prepared for future crises of great repercussions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction. This research analyzes the influence of crowdsourcing and representation on the credibility of museum information in Indonesia. The aim of the research is to identify the effect of crowdsourcing on credibility, the effect of representation on credibility, the effect of crowdsourcing and representation on credibility. Data Collection Methods. This research used a quantitative approach to test the relationship between three variables, namely the crowdsourcing variable (X1) and representation (X2) and the credibility variable (Y). The data collection method used a questionnaire distributed to museum managers who have implemented the crowdsourcing concept. Data Analysis. The research results were processed using SPSS v26. Analysis models used were Descriptive Analysis, Classic Assumption Test, Regression Test, Correlation T Test, F Test, and Coefficient of Determination. Results and Discussion. The research results show: 1) crowdsourcing has a positive effect on credibility. 2) representation has a positive effect on credibility. 3) crowdsourcing and representation have a positive effect on credibility Conclusion. The three variables have a significant influence on each other. Crowdsourcing and collection representation influence the credibility of museum collection information in Indonesia.

Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a psychological disorder involving body manipulation, self-inflicted hunger, and fear of gaining weight.We performed an overview of the existing literature in the field of AN, highlighting the main intrafamilial risk factors for anorexia. We searched the PubMed database by using keywords such as 'anorexia' and 'risk factors' and 'family'. After appropriate selection, 16 scientific articles were identified. The main intrafamilial risk factors for AN identified include: increased family food intake, higher parental demands, emotional reactivity, sexual family taboos, low familial involvement, family discord, negative family history for Eating Disorders (ED), family history of psychiatric disorders, alcohol and drug abuse, having a sibling with AN, relational trauma. Some other risk factors identified relate to the mother: lack of maternal caresses, dysfunctional interaction during feeding (for IA), attachment insecurity, dependence. Further studies are needed, to identify better personalized intervention strategies for patients suffering from AN., Author(s): Antonio Del Casale [sup.1] , Barbara Adriani [sup.2] , Martina Nicole Modesti [sup.2] , Serena Virzì [sup.2] , Giovanna Parmigiani [sup.1] , Alessandro Emiliano Vento [sup.1] , Anna Maria [...]

Abstract Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is listed as one of the top 10 most disabling neuropsychiatric conditions in the world. The neurobiology of OCD has not been completely understood and efforts are needed in order to develop new treatments. Beside the classical neurotransmitter systems and signalling pathways implicated in OCD, the possible involvement of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) has emerged in pathophysiology of OCD. We report here selective downregulation of the genes coding for enzymes allowing the synthesis of the endocannabinoids. We found reduced DAGLα and NAPE-PLD in blood samples of individuals with OCD (when compared to healthy controls) as well as in the amygdala complex and prefrontal cortex of dopamine transporter (DAT) heterozygous rats, manifesting compulsive behaviours. Also mRNA levels of the genes coding for cannabinoid receptors type 1 and type 2 resulted downregulated, respectively in the rat amygdala and in human blood. Moreover, NAPE-PLD changes in gene expression resulted to be associated with an increase in DNA methylation at gene promoter, and the modulation of this gene in OCD appears to be correlated to the progression of the disease. Finally, the alterations observed in ECS genes expression appears to be correlated with the modulation in oxytocin receptor gene expression, consistently with what recently reported. Overall, we confirm here a role for ECS in OCD at both preclinical and clinical level. Many potential biomarkers are suggested among its components, in particular NAPE-PLD, that might be of help for a prompt and clear diagnosis.

Dental caries is a disease that can damage hard tooth tissue caused by the activity of Streptococcus mutans bacteria. Streptococcus mutans bacteria are the leading cause of dental caries disease. Efforts to prevent dental caries can be made using toothpaste, but toothpaste cannot reach areas that are difficult to reach with a toothbrush. Another method that can be used is mouthwash. This study was developed with the active ingredient compound HAp-chitosan-bay leaf oil in mouthwash to have an antimicrobial effect to prevent dental caries. This study aimed to determine the chemical physics characteristics and antibacterial activity of mouthwash preparations based on hydroxyapatite-chitosan-bay leaf oil. In this study, the active ingredients hydroxyapatite-chitosan-bay leaf oil was used with variations in the concentration of bay leaf oil, namely 0.5, 1.5, and 2.5 %. FT-IR characterization showed the presence of OH, N-H, CH, C=O, C=C, C-O, and PO43- functional groups. The pH test on the mouthwash showed compliance with the quality standard for mouthwash pH, which has a pH range of 5-7. The homogeneity test results in the mouthwash preparation showed no sediment or separation. Antibacterial activity testing showed that the HAp-chitosan-bay leaf oil mouthwash preparation inhibited the growth of Streptococcus mutans bacteria. The inhibition zone in the strong category with an average of 12.75 mm was shown in the HAp-chitosan-bay leaf oil mouthwash preparation formulation with a concentration of 2.5% bay leaf oil with the addition of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).

Gurami fish is a freshwater fish commodity that is very popular with the public because of the deliciousness of gurami fish meat, therefore many efforts have been made to cultivate gurami fish, namely in terms of growing and increasing consumption of fish production in a more modern way, one of which is in the artificial feed section which uses astaxanthin additives. The aims of the research: to analyze the effect of astaxanthin in high-fat feed on the growth of gurami fish; determine the optimal dose of astaxanthin in high-fat feed on the growth of gurami fish.

This paper describes a dataset of microbial communities from four different sponge species: Ircinia oros (Schmidt, 1864), Ircinia variabilis (Schmidt, 1862), Sarcotragus spinosulus Schmidt, 1862 and Sarcotragus fasciculatus (Pallas, 1766). The examined sponges all belong to Demospongiae (Class); Keratosa (Subclass); Dictyoceratida (Order); Irciniidae (Family). Samples were collected by scuba diving at depths between 6-14 m from two sampling sites of rocky formations at the northern coast of Crete (Cretan Sea, eastern Mediterranean) and were subjected to metabarcoding for the V5-V6 region of the 16S rRNA gene.

Understanding the dynamics of coral recruitment and post-settlement is fundamental to a better comprehension of coral reef dynamics and recovery. We studied the abundance and survivorship of coral recruits and juveniles together with benthic dynamics at a scale of months and centimeters in Playa Mero reef, a disturbed reef in Morrocoy National Park. For this, we used photogrammetry to monitor eight permanent 50x50 cm quadrats haphazardly deployed every 3–4 months over 18 months. Juveniles and recruits of Agaricia spp. were at least four times more abundant than reef builders such as Orbicella spp. A distance-based linear model showed that rugosity, macroalgae, coral cover, and sand were the most important benthic variables and predicted up to 46% of the spatial and temporal variation of recruit and juvenile corals. The mortality of juvenile corals was higher than net recruitment rates, and only a limited number of genera such as Agariciids, Colpophyllia, Porites, and Scolymia were observed as recruits. Using a logit model, we also found a positive relationship between the mean growth rate and survivorship of juvenile corals (Nagelkerke R2= 0.67). We concluded the lack of recruitment of large reef builders, and the rapid mortality of a limited number of juvenile species, might be a sign of a coral community's failure to increase coral cover.

The Sembilan Archipelago is famous for its great biodiversity, in which the humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) (locally named Napoleon fish) is the primary commodity (economically important), and currently, the environmental degradation occurs due to anthropogenic activities. This study aimed to examine the eco-environmental parameters and assess their influence on the abundance of humphead wrasse and other coral reef fish compositions in the Sembilan Archipelago. Direct field monitoring was performed using a visual census throughout an approximately one km transect. Coral cover data collection and assessment were also carried out. A coastal water quality index (CWQI) was used to assess the water quality status. Furthermore, statistical-based analyses [hierarchical clustering, Pearson’s correlation, principal component analysis (PCA), and canonical correspondence analysis (CCA)] were performed to examine the correlation between eco-environmental parameters. The Napoleon fish was only found at stations 1 and 2, with a density of about 3.8 Ind/ha, aligning with the dominant composition of the family Serranidae (covering more than 15% of the total community) and coinciding with the higher coral mortality and lower reef fish abundance. The coral reef conditions were generally ideal for supporting marine life, with a living coral percentage of about > 50% in all stations. Based on CWQI, the study area is categorized as good and excellent water quality. Of the 60 parameter values examined, the phytoplankton abundance, Napoleon fish, and temperature are highly correlated, with a correlation coefficient value greater than 0.7, and statistically significant (F < 0.05). Although the adaptation of reef fish to water quality parameters varies greatly, the most influential parameters in shaping their composition in the study area are living corals, nitrites, ammonia, larval abundance, and temperature.

The product of processing snakehead fish into crackers by adding moringa leaf extract (Moringa oleifera) is the latest innovation in making food ingredients that can increase the nutrients, protein and fiber in the resulting snakehead fish crackers. This research aims to increase the added value of snakehead fish crackers by adding moringa leaf extract in the processing process.