Persepsi Wisatawan Domestik Terhadap Desa Wisata Religi Bubohu Bongo Kabupaten Gorontalo

The Religious Tourism Village of Bubohu Bongo is one of the tourist destinations in the Gorontalo Province and is a sought after destination due to its ancient religious ceremony tradition, namely the implementation of walima conducted every Maulid of Prophet Muhammad SAW. The traditions and rituals held by the Religious Tourism Villageof Bubohu Bongohave long been evolving and attract tourist in searchof something authentic. This research aims to determine Tourist Perceptions of the Bubohu Bongo Religious Tourism Village, Gorontalo Regency. The method used  is a quantitative study with a cross sectional approach. The sampling technique used was accidental sampling with a sample of 30 respondents. Data collection uses a questionnaire sheet. From the results of statistical tests using the Chi Square test, it was obtained a P-value of 0.003 where <0.05 was a significant level, so that Ha was accepted and H0 was rejected and it can be concluded that there is a relationship between tourist perceptions of the tourist attraction of the Bubohu Bongo Religious Tourism Village

Measurement of some Air Pollutantsin Printing Units and Copy Centers Within Baghdad City

إن انبعاث المواد الدقائقية من الأوراق المتناهية الصغر فضلا عن الأحبار والمذيبات العضوية خلال عملية تشغيل ماكينات الطباعة والاستنساخ تشكل خطرا على صحة الإنسان بالأخص بعد التعرض طويل الأمد في بيئات العمل المغلقة . أجريت الدراسة الحالية في بعض دور الطباعة ومراكز الاستنساخ في مدينة بغداد خلال شهري شباط ونيسان، وأثبتت الدراسة حدوث مشكلة تلوث الهواء فيما يتعلق بمحتويات الرصاص والزنك في جميع مواقع الدراسة .تم تحديد تركيز الرصاص والزنك والنحاس من خلال جمع العينات بوساطة جهاز جمع عينات الهواء وبعدها تم ترشيح العينات وهضمها وتحديد نسبة العناصر الثقيلة بوساطة جهاز المطياف الذري اللهبي، أما المواد الدقائقية تم قياسها بوساطة جهاز قياس الدقائق العالقة في الهواء ، واستعمل جهاز قياس الغازات الملوثة للهواء لقياس غاز ثنائي أكسيد لنتروجين وثنائي أكسيد الكبريت وأول أكسيد الكربون والمركبات العضوية المتطايرة . سجل أعلى تركيز للرصاص والزنك في هواء المطابع (2.75 مايكرو غرام/م3 ) و (51.95 مايكرو غرام /م3) على التوالي . بالمقابل سجل أعلى قيمة معنوية نحاس في  هواء مكاتب الاستنساخ (0.65 مايكرو غرام /م3) مقارنة بدور الطباعة . سجل أعلى تركيز للمواد الدقائقية الناعمة (PM2.5) التي يكون قطرها أقل من 2.5 مايكرو متر(44.50 مايكرو غرام /م3) في دور الطباعة يليها أعلى تركيز للمواد الدقائقية الخشنة المستنشقة(PM10)  التي يتراوح قطرها بين 2.5 الى 10 مايكرو متر والدقائق الكلية العالقة (477.66 و667.00 مايكرو غرام /م3) في دور الطباعة على التوالي . أظهرت النتائج أعلى تركيز لغاز أول أكسيد الكربون CO (6.13 جزء في المليون) والمركبات العضوية المتطايرة ((VOCs (21.88 جزء في المليون) في دور الطباعة بينما سجل أعلى تركيز لغاز ثنائي أكسيد النتروجين(NO2)  (1.44 جزء في المليون) في مراكز الاستنساخ . تجاوزت تركيز الرصاص والزنك والنحاس والمواد الدقائقية PM2.5و PM1والدقائق الكلية العالقة المستويات المسموح بها في جميع مواقع الدراسة على عكس مستويات أول أكسيد الكربون وثنائي أكسيد النتروجين وثنائي أكسيد الكبريت والمركبات العضوية المتطايرة التي كانت ضمن محددات جودة الهواء المسموح بها .Emissions of particulate matter from nanopapers as well as inks and organic solvents during the printing operationand copying machines constitute a threat to human health, especially with long time exposure in closed working environments. The present study was conducted in some printing houses and copying centers of Baghdad city during February and April  .The studyproved the occurrence of an air pollution problem concerning lead and zinc contents in all the study sites. The levels of Pb, Zn and Cu were collected by low volume sampler from the air of the study sites then filter papers digested and determined the heavy metals by flame atomic spectrophotometer. Particulate matter was measured by Aerocet, Microtector  meter device was used to measure nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds . The highest concentrations of lead and zinc were recorded in the printing houses air (2.75μg/m3) and (51.95μg/m3) respectively. In contrast,copper concentration in the copying offices air recorded a significantly higher value (0.65μg/m3) (P&gt;0.05) as compared to that in printing houses. Fine particulate matter(PM2.5)(particles diameter &lt; 2.5 μm) hasrecorded the highest concentration (44.50μg/m3) in printing houses, followed by the highest concentrations of inhalable coarse particulate matter (PM10)  (particles with diameter  of 2.5 to 10 μm)  and total suspended particulates (TSP)(the total of solid particles) (477.66 and 667.00μg/m3) respectively in printing houses. The results obviously showed the highest concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO) (6.13 ppm) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (21.88 ppm) in  printing houses, while nitrogen dioxide (NO2) recorded its highest concentration (1.44 ppm) in copy centers. Lead, zinc, copper, PM2.5, PM10 and TSP concentrations exceeded the permissble levels in all study sites converselywith the levels of carbon monoxide , nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide(SO2) and volatile organic compounds that were within permissible air quality standards

Antiproliferative Activity of Plant Extracts Used Against Cancer in Traditional Medicine

Forty four extracts from sixteen plants used traditionally as anticancer agents were evaluated in vitro for their antiproliferative activity against Hep-2, MCF-7, and Vero cell lines. Plants were fractionated using ethanol, methanol, chloroform, n-hexane, distilled water, and butanol. The antiproliferative activity was measured by MTT assay. TLC was used to identify active fractions. The apoptotic activity of active fractions was determined using TUNEL colorimetric assay. 20 of these extracts demonstrated significant antiproliferative activity against one or more of the cell lines. These extracts were prepared from Ononis hirta, Inula viscosa, Salvia pinardi, Verbascum sinaiticum and Ononis sicula. Methanol fractions of Ononis hirta (aerial parts) and Inula viscosa (flowers) were the most active fractions against MCF-7 cells with IC50 of 27.96 and 15.78 μg/ml respectively and they were less toxic against other cell lines. Other extracts showed lower activity against cancer cell lines. TLC analysis showed the presence of flavonoids and terpenoids in active plants while alkaloids were detected in Ononis hirta (aerial parts) extracts. Ononis hirta (aerial parts) and Inula viscosa (flowers) extracts exerted their antiproliferative activity by inducing apoptosis in cancer cell lines. Further studies are necessary for detailed chemical characterization and more extensive biological evaluation of the most active ingredients

Optimization of EDM Process Factors for Machining Al-Si Alloy Using Response Surface Methodology

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; يقدم هذا البحث نهجا متكاملا لنمذجة العملية والأمثلية متعددة الاهداف لمتغيرات التشغيل بالشرارة الكهربائية لسبيكة الالمنيوم سيليكون (Al-Si) اعتمادا على نمط استجابة السطح (RSM) إلى جانب تكنيك دالة الرغبة (DF). أختيرت ثلاث متغيرات منفصلة كمدخلات وهي تيار النبضة (Ip)، فترة إفراغ النبضة (Ton) وفترة توقف النبضة (Toff) للتأكد من تأثير المتغيرات الثلاث سابقة الذكر على المخرجات المتمثلة بمعدل إزالة المادة (MRR)، معدل بلى القطب (EWR) وخشونة السطح (Ra). تحليل عام للتفاوت (ANOVA) عند درجة من الأهمية مقدارها 5% لتعيين المعاملات الأكثر تأثيرا، وأنجز اختبار مدى كفاءة كافة النماذج. ولفهم السلوك الشامل لقابلية تشغيل لسبيكة الالمنيوم سيليكون (Al-Si) تحت أوضاع التشغيل المتفاوتة، تم إجراء تحليل التأثير الأساسي. بينت النتائج ان معدل الازالة المعدنية يزداد مع رفع تيار النبضة وفترة إفراغ النبضة. يمكن الاستحصال ايضا على نقصان في كل من معدل بلى القطب وخشونة السطح عن طريق خفض تيار النبضة ووقت إفراغ النبضة. ومع ذلك، فإن تيار النبضة هو العامل المتحكم (الاكثر تأثيرا) على معدل الازالة المعدنية وخشونة السطح متبوعا زمن تفريغ النبضة وزمن توقف النبضة، في حين أن في معدل بلى القطب فان تيار النبضة هو العامل الاكثر تأثيرا يليه زمن توقف النبضة وزمن إفراغ النبضة. أخيرا استعملت أسلوب الامثلية متعددة الاهداف بالاعتماد على نظرية دالة الرغبة للاستحصال على المقدار الامثل لمتغيرات التشغيل بحيث يمكن الاستحصال من خلالها على اعلى مقدار لمعدل الازالة المعدنية وأدنى مقدار لكل من متوسط بلى القطب وخشونة السطح مع المتغيرات المؤثرة.This work exhibits an incorporated way to deal with the procedure demonstrating and multi-target improvement of EDM parameters of Al-Si based on response surface methodology (RSM) combined with desirability function (DF) method. The’ effect’ of’ process’ parameters&nbsp; &nbsp;for’ example, pulse current (Ip), pulse’ on’ time’ (Ton) as well as pulse’ off’ time’ (Toff) on’ metal removal’ rate’ (MRR), electrode’ wear’ rate’ (EWR) and’ surface’ roughness’ (Ra), were analyzed. An extensive investigation of difference (ANOVA) at fixed indicative level of 5%, was done to completely distinguish the most persuasive parameters, and the sufficiency of all fitted relapse models were checked. To completely comprehend the trademark machinability conduct under various EDM conditions, fundamental effect investigation. The results indicate that MRR increases with the rising Ip and Ton. Low EWR and Ra can be acquired by diminishing Ip and Ton. Be that as it may, the Ip is the most commanding parameter pursued by Ton and Toff for MRR and Ra whereas in the EWR, the Ip is the foremost factor, followed by the Toff and Ton. Lastly, a multi-optimization way dependent upon the desirability function (DF) idea was used to discover ideal blends of machining parameters so that it was capable to produce the the most extreme estimation of MRR and least estimations of EWR and Ra, inside the noteworthy information parameters

The performance of modified jatropha-based nanofluid during turning process

The industry's extensive use of petroleum-based metalworking fluid (MWF) harms the environment and humans. The production of bio-based MWF, especially from crude jatropha oil (CJO), has therefore taken numerous initiatives. This aimed to formulate newly modified jatropha oil (MJO) with the addition of 0.05wt.% hBN and 0.05wt.% MoS2 as the nanofluid for MWF. The performance of the nanofluids was determined through the turning process in terms of cutting temperature, workpiece surface roughness, tool life and tool wear of the tool lubricated by the nanofluids. The performance of the nanofluid samples was compared with the synthetic ester (SE). From the results, after conducted 100mm axial cutting length MJO+hBN+MoS2 recorded the lowest in cutting temperature and surface roughness compared to all samples. The result shows that MJO+hBN+MoS2 has longer tool life (6500mm) compared to SE (6000mm). Abrasion and adhesion were observed as the dominant tool wear mechanism. In conclusion, MJO+hBN+MoS2 shows better machining performance and has the potential to be an environmentally friendly metalworking fluid

Check List of the algae in Diyala River, Iraq

A total of 722 algal taxa are recorded in Diyala River by different authors. Most of the identification algae belong to three Divisions: Bacillariophyceae (367, 50.8%), Chlorophyceae (179, 24.8%), and Cyanophyceae (126, 17.5%)

Determination of some heavy metals in extraction of plants by using AAS Technique

The present study was conduct to determination of heavy metals in the contents of  aqueous  and organic solvents extracts of plants leaves. Five different types of plant leaves were Nerium oleander , Conocarpus lancifolins , Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh, Vicia, Jasminum Humile collected from different positions at Nasiriya zone were analyzed for heavy metals. The cold aqueous and organic solvents extraction method by using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy AAS technique was used to extraction .The general Main levels of heavy metals in the total analyzed samples were arranged as Fe&gt; Zn&gt; Pb&gt; Cu &gt; Cr respectively. The study showed that there is an ideal solvent to extract all the elements in the above varieties study plants ,and the results compared with standard ranges and another studies

The Association Between Obesity And COVID-19: An Analysis Of Risk Factors

The purpose of this study was to focus on whether solely obesity (measured by BMI) leads to an increased risk of COVID-19 mortality in terms of excess in-hospital deaths. As the grim milestone of one million deaths in the United States from COVID-19 was reached, one could assume the disease would continue to coexist with humanity in the long term. While vaccination continued to limit the spread of COVID-19, it was essential to investigate risk factors that may exacerbate the severity of the illness in humans. Obesity is already a global pandemic affecting 40% of Americans and over 650 million people worldwide. Obesity is connected to an entire range of clinical conditions including some of the leading causes of death worldwide making it a more generalizable statistic. Furthermore, the purpose of this study was to conduct a systemic review of major risk factors between obesity and COVID-19, and this analysis shall ascertain which factors have the most predictive value in determining mortality and severity of the condition. Ten research studies of 3,780,926 COVID-19 patient cases were included. Meta-analysis results indicate a pooled OR of 0.93 (0.71-1.23, p = 0.627) for in-hospital mortality of obese patients relative to non-obese patients when adjusted for confounders. All comorbidities associated with the development of severe disease were found to have an equal chance of leading to mortality. In other words, obesity did not lead to a statistically significant risk of dying from COVID-19

Immunomodulatory and anticancer activities of hyacinthus orientalis l.: An in vitro and in vivo study

Hyacinthus orientalis L. (family Hyacinthaceae) is traditionally used to treat different diseases including cancer. In this study, the anticancer and immunomodulatory effects of this plant were evaluated. Hydroalcoholic extract was prepared, and different solvent fractions were obtained using solvent–solvent extraction. In the anticancer part, MTT assay and caspase-3 ELISA kits were used to measure the antiproliferative and apoptosis induction ability for each extract, respectively. In the immunomodulatory part, lymphocyte proliferation assay and cytokines detection kit were used to measure the effect of extracts of acquired immunity. Phagocytosis and pinocytosis induction were used to evaluate the effect of extracts on the innate immunity. GC–MS, LC–MS, and Foline–Ciocalteu assays were used to identify the chemical composition of the plant. Balb/C mice were inoculated with breast cancer and treated with hydroalcoholic extract of H. orientalis L. Results showed that hydroalcoholic extract and n-hexane fraction were highly effective in apoptosis induction. Both extract and fraction were also effective in stimulating lymphocytes proliferation and phagocytosis. Significant reduction in tumor size was achieved after treating tumor-bearing mice with hydroalcoholic extract. Additionally, high cure percentages (50%) were obtained in treated mice. Results of this study showed that H. orientalis L. has promising anticancer and immunomodulatory activities. However, further studies are needed to explore more details of apoptosis induction ability and other mechanisms of action and to measure different signaling pathways responsible for the anticancer and immunomodulatory response

Triaxial behaviour of partially saturated granular soils at low stress levels.

Granular soil is used as a backfilling material in trenches that are prepared for the installation, repair and replacement of service pipes. The soil is likely to be partially saturated and subjected to low stress levels (<100 kPa), as it exists at shallow depths (about 5m below the ground) A new double-wall triaxial cell has been designed for testing partially saturated granular specimens with height/diameter equalt o 375 mm/150m m, at low stress levels. The cell is able to make separate measurements and control of the pore air and pore water pressures. It was designed to make specimens tress and strain measurements in ternally. A conventional triaxial cell was modified to carry out tests on saturated granular specimens of the same dimensions at low stress levels. Two gradings of Limestone, fine and coarse, with maximum particle sizes of 5 nun and 20 mm respectively ere used in the triaxial tests. The experimental results showed that the suction in the range 25 kPa to 75 kPa can have an effect on the volume, stiffness and shear strength of partially saturated granular soils at low stress levels. Ile results also showed that there is a linear relationship between q and (p-u. ) for the unsaturated soils or (p-u,, ) for the saturated soils. And Fredlund's equation cannot be used to predict the shear strength of partially saturated granular soils at low stress levels, if the value of O'is taken from tests carried out on saturated specimens. The results also showed that there was a relationship between q , (p-q. ), suction, specific volume and water content, all at failure