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This study focuses on the traditional communication model of traditional leaders in the indigenous tribe 'Kasepuhan Cisungsang', namely an indigenous tribal community, in Banten Province, the westernmost part of the island of Java in Indonesia. The 'Kasepuhan Cisungsang' indigenous tribe has existed...

Groundwater is not a nutrient-rich environment for microorganisms to grow and thrive, but it is polluted by many environmental factors. These nutrients can exceed the permissible levels in drinking water and can be a reason for spreading highly infectious diseases in the population. Therefore, there...

The study described in this article aimed to assess the hydrochemical characteristics and heavy metal pollution index of groundwater in the Gorkhi Terelj of Nalaikh district, located in the northeast part of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In this study, we have used 91 groundwater samples, which were collected...

One of the industrial activities in Indonesia is the tofu industry which uses soybeans and water as raw materials. If the tofu industrial wastewater is not treated and disposed of directly into the river, it can have a negative impact on the environment. Tofu industry liquid waste has BOD levels (Biochemical...

Purpose/Background/Objectives: We investigated the acute effect of electronic cigarette (EC) smoking on the aortic pressure waveform amplification. We also sought to compare the effect of EC and combustible cigarette (TC) smoking on central haemodynamics. Methods: We studied 24 smokers (age: 30±8 years)...

Objective: Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors reduce blood pressure and renal and cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes through not fully elucidated mechanisms. Aim of this study was to investigate whether dapagliflozin is able to acutely modify systemic and renal vascular function. Methods:...

Introduction Congenital valvular cysts are rare and can present with acute airway obstruction with wheezing as a chief complaint in neonates and young children. In absent of early detection and appropriate treatment, airway obstruction can cause severe morbidity and mortality. Symptoms...

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with premature atherosclerosis and arterial stiffening by an accumulation of advanced glycation end-products in vessel wall (1). Green tea polyphenols are considered a cardioprotective substance and may be used as an adjuvant for diabetes treatment,...

Tributyl phosphate (TBP) is a popular neutral organophosphorus extractant, but its high concentration may result in severe corrosion of equipment. In this study, lithium was extracted using a novel system comprising N,N-(2-ethylhexyl)-3-oxobutanamide/TBP/sulfonated kerosene/FeCl3. A series of saturated...

Higher alcohols have a great impact on the aroma and taste of wine, meanwhile the amount of that are affected by nitrogrn nutrients. However, the accumulation mechanisms of the higher alcohols in Saccharomyce cerevisiae under low nitrigen condition remains unelucigated. In the present research, the determinationof...

In this paper, zebrafish was used as a model organism to study the toxicity of beta cypermethrin with different concentration gradient on the whole zebrafish, and the effects on superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD) activities of zebrafish brain tissue. As a result, was found among the mortality...

The eco-physiological reaction of Pinus nigra subsp. pallasiana on the impact of extreme environmental factors was studied; optimum zones and threshold values of soil moisture, temperature and illumination that limits photosynthesis and transpiration of this species in the conditions of the southern...

Objective: Treatment with beta-blockers is characterised by inferior reduction of central versus peripheral blood pressure. We examined changes in central and peripheral blood pressure, cardiac function, and vascular resistance during beta-blockade. Methods: Haemodynamics were investigated after 3 weeks...

A high-frequency protocol for induction of adventitious buds and plant regeneration from cotyledon explant of Jatropha curcas is described. The cotyledon explants of J. curcas cultured directly onto medium containing Thidiazuron (TDZ) induced regeneration of only poor quality adventitious buds that had...

A pot experiment was conducted to study the selenium accumulation characteristics of tomato seedlings under different concentrations of selenium. Four treatments were used in the experiment: soil was constructed by adding 0, 5, 10, 25 mg/kg exogenous selenium. The fresh weight and selenium contents in...

Watermelon rind contains high levels of citrulline and arginine, which can help reduce high blood pressure. Honey pineapple has a sweeter taste than other types of pineapple, which can reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients, partly due to its potassium content. Reduction of added sugars such...

Background/Aim: Smooth muscle function is explored by sublingual glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) administration in vascular function protocols, in order to compare with endothelium- dependent vasodilation of the brachial artery by flow-mediated dilation (FMD). The aim of this study is to evaluate the hemodynamic...

Objectives: Liquorice consumption elevates blood pressure [1–3], but the liquorice-induced haemodynamic changes in the upright position are unknown. We investigated haemodynamics after liquorice exposure in healthy volunteers during orthostatic challenge. Methods: Haemodynamics were recorded from 22...

γ-linolenic is one kind of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) essential for human body. The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to determine the content of γ-linolenic in donkey meat. The spectra of forty donkey meat samples on the spectral range of...

The effect of a two-week intake of bicarbonate carbon dioxide-sodium chloride mineral water of North Ossetia "Hilak" with a total mineralization of 2.1-2.3 g/l on the functional state of the liver of Wistar rats with toxic hepatitis and intrahepatic cholestasis was studied. Toxic hepatitis was modeled...

The porous carbon materials were prepared by the following processes of evaporation induction self-assembly (EISA), thermal polymerization process and calcination step at high temperature with the nano-zinc oxide as a hard template and phenol resin as carbon source. The as-prepared porous carbon materials...

This research was aimed to investigate that alpha-mangostin compound derived from mangosteen pericarp able to reduce blood urea nitrogen (BUN), plasma creatinine, also for amelioration of renal proximal tubular of kidney in diabetic mice. In vivo of antioxidant test was conducted by using strain male...

Magnesium-RE alloys are interesting materials since they have excellent room and high temperature mechanical properties. A recently developed as-cast Mg-5Y-3Sm-0.8Ca (wt.%) alloy exhibits attractive strength at room temperature, while its strength is poor at elevated temperature. In order to further...

According to the Environment Project Agency (2007), about 25% of lead (Pb) remains in the engine and the other 75% will pollute the air as exhaust fumes. Kana (Cana sp) and Butterfly plant (Bahuinia purpurea) are plants that are suitable for the needs of urban forest plants. Studies related to the potential...

The existence of humic substances is the key factor for antagonistic coloration of stabilized landfill leachate, which is a remarkable pollutant parameter. To examine the performance of natural starch from oil palm trunk (OPTS) like a coagulant is the focus of the current study, for the removal of color...

The imbalance of gut microbiota contributes in development of type 1 diabetes melitus (DM), which is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by immune-mediated destruction of the insulin-producing pancreatic beta (ß) cells. Around 7–12% of all diabetics were type 1 DM with the most cases occurred...

Background: Caffeine, the most widely used pharmacologically active substance causes mental stimulation and a slight raising of blood pressure. The aim of our work was to evaluate the effect of caffeine on the cardiovascular system during rest and during mental stress. Methods: RR interval duration,...

Hybrid propulsion is becoming more and more attractive in both military and commercial fields for its safety, low cost, and throttability. Most of the works on hybrid propulsion so far carried out is connected with the understanding of the combustion of hybrid fuels. However, the ignition of hybrid fuels,...

Hippocampus is part of brain that has an important role in the process of memory. Hippocampus is very sensitive to oxidative stress. Oxidative stress in the hippocampus can cause apoptosis of neurons associated with the pathogenesis of dementia. Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has antioxidants effect that...

Anastatica hierochuntica L. is well known as a traditional medicine which brings benefit to the final trimester of pregnancy by increase uterine contractions. This study aimed to analyze the effect of A. hierochuntica L. extract on the histology of myometrial cells and prostaglandin levels (PGE2 and...

Fly ash is a solid waste resulting from the use of coal as an energy resource. The potential for fly ash presence in Indonesia is considerable with increased coal consumption where the potential availability of coal ash is 10% of total coal consumption, with 80% details being fly ash. The increase in...

The buds of Vaccinium dunalianum Wight (VD) are widely used in Yunnan as herbal tea [Que Zui Tea (QT)] and herb. However, the security and toxicity of QT have not been determined yet. The aim of this study is to evaluate the acute and subacute-toxicity of hot water (QTW) and aqueous-ethanol (QTE) extracts...

This study aims to evaluate the anti-inflammation activity of ethyl acetate extract of Malacca leaf (Phyllanthus emblica) in mice. The study used 25 mice which were induced by subcutaneous injection of 1 % carrageenan. The mice were divided into 5 treatment groups: K1 was negative control, K2 (positive...

Maximum physical activity triggers a transformation of renal hemodynamics and increased protein catabolism, causing urea levels to rise. One natural source of antioxidants is ginger, which can reduce uranium levels. This aims to analyze the effect of ginger extract on urea levels during maximum physical...

The mulberry pyralid (Glyphodes pyloalis) is a major pest in mulberry fields, and its control has been a long-standing challenge. Investigating the toxic effects of nitenpyram on the mulberry pyralid and its detoxification mechanisms under nitenpyram stress is of great significance for pest management....

Styrax leave is a part of Styrax plant that can be used as medicine because it contains potential antibacterial and antioxidant bioactive components. Fermentation has been known increasing antibacterial and antioxidant activity of herbal plants. Aspergillus niger is one of fermentation agents that can...

Objectives: To study whether inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system has effects on arterial stiffness beyond blood pressure (BP) reduction alone. Methods: Hypertensive patients (age 54±12 years, 34% women) were randomized double-blind to ramipril (10 mg od, n=32) or doxazosin (8 mg od,...

Principals and teachers need to know what is really happening in the classroom in their school area. The principal and teacher must be well acquainted with all their students, guardians of students, and the community around the school. The purpose of this study is to create a model of learning supervision...

Microgrid (MG) power system plays an important role to fulfill reliable and secure energy supply to critical loads of communities as well as for communities in remote area. Distributed Generation (DG) sources integrated in a MG provides numerous benefits, at the same time leads to power quality issues...

Cascara is a herbal drink made from dried coffee husks. Cascara has a strong sour taste and a brownish red color similar to tea. Cascara contains polyphenol and antioxidant compounds. One effort to improve the quality of cascara products is to combine them with Moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera L.). Compounds...

Environment/Objectives: Several studies in different populations and conditions shown contradictory results about the effect of coffee on arterial stiffness (AS). Coffee consumption is high around the world and it is very important to define its CV effects. To evaluate the acute effects on haemodynamic...

The content of solanine in potato was determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and UV detector. The content of solanine in potato was studied in different regions and different cultivars.With the extension of the growth time, the content of solanine decreased gradually in the three...

The possible nano-crystallization formation and thicker interface layer at the higher annealing atmosphere, however, is easy to suppress the superiority of high-k dielectric deposition in the improvement of drive current and reliability. This phenomenon was apparently observed at 900oC annealing tested...

A new strategy of high concentration short duration treatment of Thidiazuron (TDZ) for enhancing adventitious buds formation from hypocotyl explants were attempted in Jatropha curcas. The best shoot buds induction (81.91%) and number of buds per explant (10.16) were obtained from hypocotyl explants treated...

This study aims to describe (1) the affixation process in language of Dayak Tunjung, (2) the reduplication process in language of Dayak Tunjung, and (3) the composition process in language of Dayak Tunjung. The results of this study are expected to provide clear information for speakers and as a contribution...

Pb input into agricultural land in addition to the natural geological activities, can also be produced from anthropogenic activities such as the application of organic matter, fertilizers and the use of pesticides. Although Pb is not an essential element for plants, plants can absorb it from the soil...

High total blood cholesterol levels are one of the factors that cause atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Fruitghurt is a probiotic product made from fruit juice. The content of potential ingredients in red guava and the role of LAB bacteria make fruitghurt a good and useful potential food. This...

As one of the most important macroeconomic factors, the unemployment rate has played a significant role in individuals’ decision-making and policy-making processes. This paper primarily analyzes unemployment rates and is dedicated to unveiling the connections between regions, years, and unemployment...

The wellbore chemical anti-scaling technology is one of the effective ways to enhance the maintenance time of pump in the ASP flooding. This study investigated the different amount of calcium ion, silicon ion and scale inhibitor influenced the anti-scaling performance of the simulation system. The result...

This paper chose the surface sediments of lakeside wetland from southern Yangzonghai as the research object, studied the sediment contents of total arsenic (TAs) and arsenic fractions (acid soluble arsenic-F1, reducible arsenic-F2, oxidable arsenic-F3 and residual arsenic-F4) of different seasons and...