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Microbes Mediated Keratin Extraction From Poultry Waste And Assessment Of Its Efficacy In Growth Promotion Of Zea Mays And Triticum Aestivum, Imran Ahmad, Aisha Waheed Qurashi, Roheela Yasmeen

Journal of Bioresource Management

Feathers are a waste product of the poultry industry and are considered a major pollutant of the environment. Soil associated with poultry farms is a rich source of indigenous bacteria that are involved in biodegradation of keratin of the feathers of Gallus gallus domesticus. The present study was designed to understand the role of microbes in the degradation of a feather’s keratin and its possible utilization as a bio-protein for plants. In our studies, Keratinolytic activity was high at 37-45 ℃ and at 7.5-9.5 pH. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was identified by 16S rRNA sequencing as the most active keratinolytic strain. …

Community Structure Of Sea Urchin As An Indicator Of The Ecological Balance Of Coastal Areas, Abdul Wahab Radjab, Intan Rabiyanti, Fiqih Muharby

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Sea urchins, soft-shelled invertebrates (Echinoderms), crucially contribute to cleaning the ocean bottom. However, sea urchins in tropical waters like Indonesia have not yet been fully disclosed. This study was conducted at Hutumuri and Rutong waters, Ambon City. This study assessed physical-chemical parameters, sea urchin species composition, classification, and community structure. Employing the Line Transect method with 5x5 m quadrants and 50m transect spacing, data analysis included density, relative density, frequency of presence, diversity, uniformity, and dominance indices. Results indicated normal temperature and salinity at both stations, supporting sea urchin life, with rocky and sandy substrates deemed suitable. A total of …

Conversion Of Cellulose To 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural As Sustainable Energy: A Bibliometric Analysis By Vosviewer, Royyan Faradis, Ardiansyah Bagus Suryanto, Irmina Kris Murwani

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

The developments of the global economy and society impact resources and the environment. This condition requires an alternative to find new, safe, and sustainable energy types. The conversion of cellulose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) has become a significant area of research interest. It has triggered the development of research directions related to biomass and energy because it can be an intermediary source for making polymers, solvents, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels. The primary objective of this study is to give a bibliometric analysis of 1753 reports on the development of research on cellulose conversion to 5-HMF from 1965 to 2021. The data were …

Related Factors Of Work Stress Among Breastfeeding Working Women In Indonesia, Siti Rahmah Hidayatullah Lubis, Indri Hapsari Susilowati

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Work stress is a common response experienced by workers, including breastfeeding working women, due to stressors arising in the workplace. In the short term, work stress has a negative impact on the productivity and lactation activity of working women. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the factors associated with work stress among breastfeeding working women. A cross-sectional design was used by distributing the workplace stress scale questionnaire and additional questions to breastfeeding working women. The data used were obtained from 162 respondents spread across Indonesia who were willing to fill out online questionnaires. Subsequently, the collected data were analyzed using …

The Needs Assessment As Authentic Learning For School Counselors In Training, Dr. Dianne Vargas, Dr. Steven Drouin, Dr. Karen Zandarski

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Although school counselor educators are tasked with preparing effective school counselors, they are continually presented with the challenge of creating authentic learning experiences that enhance the development of counselors in training. This descriptive-interpretive qualitative study describes the knowledge gained by counselors in training while creating, implementing, and analyzing an authentic learning experience within a master’s counselor education course. Data for this study included needs assessments completed by participants, and findings were summarized in four major themes. The themes included participants' awareness of the relevance of needs assessments, sources of knowledge utilized in survey design, school sites as stress and validation, …

Preliminary Water Quality Assessment Using Canadian Water Quality Index Of Ras El-Ain Ponds, South Lebanon, Hussien Ali Fayad, Safaa Baydoun, Mohamad Reda Soliman

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Water quality deterioration in Lebanon is a pressing national issue and there is a high need for continuous water quality assessment and monitoring of water bodies in the country. This study aims at assessing water quality of Ras El-Ain Ponds, a major natural water resource for domestic use in Tyre district, South Lebanon by using the widely applied Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index (CCME WQI). Sampling was conducted during February-March, 2023 and physiochemical and microbiological water quality parameters were determined using standardized methods. Assessed parameters in our study are temperature, turbidity, electrical conductivity (EC), total …

Spotlights: Care For Life, Sesi Technologies, Angie Holzer

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

No abstract provided.

Research Summaries: Food Insecurity, Angie Holzer

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

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Food Insecurity And Solutions: Full Issue, Angie Holzer

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

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Venue Safety Strategies: Guardrails And The Line-Of-Sight Exemption, Gil Fried, Aneurin Grant

Journal of Applied Sport Management

This piece represents a focused article on safety issues connected to railings at sporting events and why there needs to be considerable action taken to protect fans. Specifically, the authors believe the current line-of-sight exception (minimum 26") allows for railings that are dangerously inadequate to protect fans. It is argued that if sport facility managers and or venues do not proactively address this railing height issue, then architects, building inspectors, and others should seek to change the building code to eliminate the fans continued exposure to unnecessary hazards.

Advancing Polymer Sustainability Through Custom Interpenetrating Polymer Network Synthesis, Processing, And Design, Alexandra Maria Lehman-Chong

Theses and Dissertations

The need for improving polymer sustainability is as ubiquitous as the role of polymers in modern society. Interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) design flexibility offers opportunities for improved polymer sustainability while balancing desired polymer properties for various applications. This work investigates the structure-property-processing relationships of IPNs judiciously designed under the framework of the polymer life cycle. Sustainable polymer design was largely considered at the feedstock and manufacturing stages while considering overall polymer performance. Chemicals from bio-based feedstocks were used to design a full simultaneous polybenzoxazine-epoxy IPN, focusing on the effects of monomer and polymer structure on polymer properties. Processing-property relationships were …

Obesity, Overweight Rates, And Related Factors Among Adults In The Rustic Realm Of Western India, Monika Patel, Jimmy Kagathara, Eshwar Kumar Gupta, Nancy Kagathara, Jitesh Mehta, Dipesh Parmar

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Obesity and overweight pose significant challenges in developing countries, underscoring the need for evidence-based prevention strategies. This study focuses on assessing the prevalence and associated factors of overweight and obesity in the rural areas of Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India.

Methods: Data collection encompassed six tehsils within Jamnagar district, with primary health center selection via simple random sampling. Individual selection employed the consecutive sampling approach. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software. Regression analysis was employed to identify the independent factors linked to overweight and obesity.

Results: The analysis included 408 participants, revealing a higher obesity prevalence …

Age, Body Mass Index, Physical Activity And Quality Of Life In Turkish Pregnant Woman With And Without A Diagnosis Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Study, Yaren Nur Tayyar, Hatice Kahyaoglu Sut

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This study aimed to examine and compare the age, body mass index (BMI), physical activity (PA), and quality of life (QOL) of third-trimester Turkish pregnant women with and without a diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods: A comparative study was conducted in the obstetrics clinic of a university hospital in Turkey, and it included 210 women (GDM women = 105 and non-GDM women = 105). Personal Information Form, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ), and World Health Organization Quality of Life-Short Form-Turkish (WHOQOL-Bref-TR) were used.

Results: The age and BMI of GDM women were higher …

Associated Factors Related To Self-Management Behaviors Among People With Type 2 Diabetes In Myanmar, Aye Nyein Oo, Jiraporn Lininger, Sirirat Leelacharas

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Diabetes is a global health concern that affects individuals and the healthcare system. This study aimed to describe the relationships between personal and environmental factors and self-management behaviors in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods: This research included 100 individuals with T2DM who were recruited through convenient sampling from three government hospitals in Myanmar. Data collection was fulfilled using a standardized interviewer-administered questionnaire consisting of demographic information, the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale, the New Short-Form Health Literacy Instrument, the 24-item version of the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire, the Social Support Questionnaire, and the Summary of Diabetes …

Unveiling The Most Delicious Foods In The World By Artificial Intelligence And Google Trends, Betty Masruroh, Aji Prasetya Wibawa, Lisa Ramadhani Harianti, Ahmed Djoumoi, Fuad Maysa, Vira Setia Ningrum, Nissa Mawarda Rokhman, Prananda Anugrah

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Food holds significant importance in human existence, serving as the source of energy, as well as the cultural expression, media, and identity of a nation. Currently, gastronomy, or the art of cooking, has gained greater popularity, fueled by an awareness of the importance of healthy and delicious food, along with easy access to culinary information from around the world. Following this popularity, questions concerning the most tasty meal arise, but the answer is subjective in nature. Therefore, this study adopts a novel approach that combines artificial intelligence (AI), consisting of ChatGPT, Bard, and Google Trends, to identify the best global …

Analysis Of The Effect Of Adding Avocado Seed Flour On Proximate, Physical, And Hedonic Properties Of Traditional Semprong Cake, Mohammad Farhan Prakasa, Mazarina Devi, Laili Hidayati, Norrina Din

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Several studies have revealed that avocado seeds contain various compounds that benefitthe body. Avocado seeds can be made into avocado seed flour, which has the potential to be used in making semprong cakes. This research aims to analyze the effect of adding avocado seed flour on the proximate, physical, and hedonic properties of traditional semprong cake. The researcher's method used is method experiment with the objective analysis of characteristic chemistry, physical properties, as well as organoleptic tests on cakes semprong with the addition of flour seed avocado on three different levels, namely 10, 15, and 20 percent of the total …

Overview Of Global Food Insecurity And Solutions, Lakell S. Archer, Angie Holzer

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

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Reducing Food Scarcity: The Benefits Of Urban Farming, S.A. Claudell, Emilio Mejia

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Urban farming can enhance the lives of communities and help reduce food scarcity. This paper presents a conceptual prototype of an efficient urban farming community that can be scaled for a single apartment building or an entire community across all global geoeconomics regions, including densely populated cities and rural, developing towns and communities. When deployed in coordination with smart crop choices, local farm support, and efficient transportation then the result isn’t just sustainability, but also increasing fresh produce accessibility, optimizing nutritional value, eliminating the use of ‘forever chemicals’, reducing transportation costs, and fostering global environmental benefits.

Imagine Doris, who is …

A Vision For A Food-Secure Future Through Permaculture, Jim Gale

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

In response to the pressing challenges of food security, sustainability, and resilience, Food Forest Abundance, led by visionary CEO Jim Gale, emerges as a beacon for permaculture-based agriculture and community development. This editorial explores the organization's pivotal role in advocating for a future where individuals, families, and communities thrive through sustainable practices and localized food systems. Central to Food Forest Abundance mission is the conviction that permaculture principles can revolutionize our approach to food security, health, and wellness by uniting agricultural and community leaders.

The catalyst for this movement was the World Farmers Market Coalition report, revealing the tangible economic, …

Exploring The Value Of Cannabis And Changing Mindset For Advancing Socio-Economic Development In Tanzania, 1891–2023, Iddy Ramadhani Magoti

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

This paper examines the origin, cultivation, laws, values, uses and other cultural practices connected to cannabis in Tanzania, and other parts of the world, for the purpose of contributing to the existing debate on whether cannabis should be legalised or illegalised in Tanzania and other parts of Africa. The data for this study were collected from both primary and secondary sources, including published documents, oral sources, archival documents and newspapers. Based on the evidence collected, I argue that the values and other benefits accrued from the cultivation and uses of cannabis outweigh the negative impacts which policy makers capitalize on …

Colon Targeted Delivery Dosage Forms For Probiotics: A Review, Gede Anom Anjasmara, Pietradewi Hartrianti, Raditya Iswandana

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Encapsulation was a promising method for protecting probiotics from extreme conditions during their passage through the gastrointestinal tract and delivering probiotics to specific sites in the colon for colonization. Various dosage forms have been used in recent years to encapsulate probiotics to maintain cell viability during processing, storage, and through the digestive tract to provide health benefits. However, research related to the encapsulation of probiotics as the dosage forms for colon-targeted delivery systems was still quite limited to conventional dosage forms due to the sensitivity of probiotics to extreme conditions during the process. This review focuses on various types of …

Exploring Rosella (Hibiscus Sabdariffa L.) Calyx Extracts As Natural Dye And Antioxidants In Lip Cream Product: Formulation And Evaluation, Donna Maretta Ariestanti, Abdul Mun'im, Joshita Djajadisastra, Riska Amalia Putri Hutami, Redhalfi Fadhila, Richard Johari James

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Rosella, also known as Hibiscus sabdariffa L., is a plant that contains anthocyanin compounds in its calyx, which are known for their antioxidant properties. These compounds give the plant a captivating red color and can be used as natural dyes. This study aimed to exploit anthocyanins in rosella calyx as natural dyes and antioxidants in lip cream product. The formulations employed extracts from rosella calyx, a viscous extract from maceration in 96% ethanol (F1) and a commercially available powdered rosella extract (F2). Evaluation on the formulations demonstrated that both F1 and F2 effectively maintained the color integrity of the lip …

Study Of Anti-Hyperuricemia, Anti-Inflammatory, And Anti-Nociceptive Effects Of Hylocereus Undatus Stem Bark Extract In Animal Models, Tri Wahyuni, Sartika Harka Putri, Anton Bahtiar

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Dragon fruit, known as Hylocereus undantus (HU), has traditionally been utilized in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia, for addressing gout and rheumatism. Despite its empirical use, there is a lack of reported pharmacological research on this plant. This study aimed to explore the properties of HU extract in treating hyperuricemia, inflammation, and pain. Adenine-potassium oxonate-induced mice were employed to evaluate anti-hyperuricemia activity, measuring uric acid, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and creatinine serum levels. Carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats was used to assess anti-inflammatory activity, while acetic acid-induced abdominal writhing and hot plate tests were conducted to investigate anti-nociceptive effects. The results …

Improvements Of The Control System For The Technological Process Of Drying Bulk Materials, Azizbek Nodirbekovich, Dilmurod Ikromovich

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The issues of convective drying of bulk materials as objects of monitoring, control and advanced management are presented based on the results of simulation modeling of a complex heat and mass transfer process, taking into account the drying kinetics. As a result of the work of a number of them, in the last few decades neat hypotheses were formed about moisture migration in and around dried materials, which led to the creation of accurate mathematical models of drying behavior, with successfully applied in a wide range of fields. The reasons for this are the dynamics of processes in the drying …

Faktor Determinan Hipertensi Pada Jemaah Haji Usia Lebih Dari 40 Tahun Di Provinsi Dki Jakarta Tahun 2022, Danny Danny, Mondastri Korib Sudaryo

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Di seluruh dunia, hipertensi adalah penyakit tidak menular paling umum yang menyebabkan kematian. Hipertensi menjadi penyakit yang mendominasi pada jemaah haji Indonesia dengan prevalensi yang terus meningkat. Jemaah haji merupakan populasi khusus yang cukup rentan karena ibadah haji membutuhkan kemampuan fisik dan mental yang baik sehingga penyelenggaraan kesehatan haji menjadi tugas penting bagi pemerintah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor determinan kejadian hipertensi pada jemaah haji usia lebih dari 40 tahun di provinsi DKI Jakarta tahun 2022. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi potong lintang dengan sampel sebanyak 3.339 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder dari pemeriksaan kesehatan tahap 2 jemaah …

Who Marries Whom Matters: Kesamaan Pendidikan Orangtua Dan Berat Badan Saat Lahir Di Indonesia, Mudya Johanna, Omas Bulan Samosir

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Despite ongoing efforts and commitment to reducing Low Birth Weight (LBW) babies, globally, the incidence of LBW has stagnated. This study uses a combined factor of maternal and husband/partner education variables to analyze the complexity of LBW incidents. This research uses secondary data from the 2017 SDKI with a multilevel logistic regression analysis method to look at the relationship between the similarity of parental education and the baby's birth weight at the individual and community levels. The results of the research show that mothers who have husbands/partners with equivalent education and higher education (≥high school or equivalent) have a lower …

Comparative Study Of Mendol As An Indonesian Traditional Side Dish In Food Tourism, Laksono Budiarto, Titi Mutiara Kiranawati, Kaede Shirakane

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Efforts to stimulate economic growth, especially after the impact of the pandemic, are currently being undertaken worldwide. The tourism sector, a major economic driver, is transforming strategically. One promising strategy involves promoting traditional cuisine to enhance culinary tourism. Indonesian traditional dishes are an essential aspect of cultural heritage, and mendol is one of Indonesia’s original signature dishes, particularly in Malang, East Java. This research aims to understand the highly sought-after combination of mendol dishes along with traditional Indonesian cuisine through Twitter data analysis. The study employs the Apriori algorithm to analyze the Twitter data’s frequent item sets and association rules. …

Relation Between Gross Motor Function, Consumption Pattern And Macronutrient Intake With Nutritional Status Cerebral Palsy, Almas Barizah Fathaniah, Eka Andriani, Sabrina Sabrina

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Cerebral Palsy is a condition of motor disturbances caused by brain damage during child development. Globally, the incidence of CP in low- and middle income countries is 3.4 per 1000 live births. Cerebral Palsy (CP) is defined from the word cerebral, namely the brain, and palsy which is paralysis or a paralyzed condition caused by a nerve disorder that functions to regulate the movement of the body's muscles. The purpose of this study was to analyze the description and relationship between the level of gross motor skills, diet, and intake of macronutrients with nutritional status in people with cerebral palsy. …

Proximate Analysis Of Dewandaru Fruit (Eugenia Uniflora L.) Dried Sweets, Mazarina Devi, Soenar Soekopitojo, Laili Hidayati, Issutarti Issutarti, Wiwik Wahyuni, Mansoor Abdul Hamid, Naufal Kukuh Tata Asri

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Dried sweet fruit is a diversified food product that is popular in Indonesia. Dewandaru fruit (Eugenia uniflora L.) dried sweets are expected to be a preferred and beneficial product for health. This study aimed to analyze the Proximate content of Dewandaru fruit. This experimental study utilized a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four different drying time treatments consisting of 4 levels (6 hours, 7 hours, 8 hours, and 9 hours) and 2 replications. Observation data were analyzed using One-way ANOVA followed by the DMRT test. The results showed that Dewandaru dried sweets with a drying time of nine hours had …

Red Cabbage Juice-Mediated Gut Microbiota Modulation Improves Intestinal Epithelial Homeostasis And Ameliorates Colitis, Emily Jean Wilson, Nagabhishek Sirpu Natesh, Parsa Ghadermazi, Ramesh Pothuraju, Dipakkumar R. Prajapati, Sanjit Pandey, Jussuf T. Kaifi, John R. Dodam, Jeffrey Bryan, Christian L. Lorson, Aude A. Watrelot, Jason M. Foster, Thomas J. Mansell, Siu Hung Joshua Chan, Surinder K. Batra, Jeyamkondan Subbiah, Satyanarayana Rachagani

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and can potentially prevent IBD through microbial-derived metabolites, making it a promising therapeutic avenue. Recent evidence suggests that despite an unclear underlying mechanism, red cabbage juice (RCJ) alleviates Dextran Sodium Sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis in mice. Thus, the study aims to unravel the molecular mechanism by which RCJ modulates the gut microbiota to alleviate DSS-induced colitis in mice. Using C57BL/6J mice, we evaluated RCJ’s protective role in DSS-induced colitis through two cycles of 3% DSS. Mice were daily gavaged with PBS or RCJ until the endpoint, and gut microbiota composition …