Uji Formalin Pada Ikan Asin Gurami Di Pasar Tradisional Pekanbaru

Formalin is aqueous solution of chemical compund formaldehyde (30-50%) and methyl alcohol (10-20%). Missapropriation of formalin as perservatives has became society common issue, which was the use of formalin on foods, such as salted carps. This study aimed to determine the formaldehyde substance in salted carps that sold in traditional markets. This is a descriptive laboratory study where 6 traditional markets administered by the Office of Pekanbaru City Market have obtained as samples. Tests were conducted in the Laboratory of Biochemistry Faculty of Medicine, University of Riau. Qualitative study was to see whether or not salted carps contained any formaldehyde substances and semi-quantitative study was to determine the formaldehyde concentrate in salted carps. Examination of 20 salted carps as samples showed a qualitative result that all samples positively contained formaldehyde, which was indicated by the purple color in the formalin test. Result of semi- quantitative test showed a diversity of formaldehyde concentration in the range 1.89 % - 7.66%, which was leading to a conclusion samples wether population were positively contained formaldehyde

Cardiovascular Diseases – a Cause to Worry in Indonesia

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), caused by disorders of the heart and blood vessels, have been associated with changes in peoples' lifestyles due to the improving economy. In Indonesia, the prevalence CVDs tend to increase recently following the improving of national economic development. In controlling CVD, Indonesian Government particularly Ministry of Health have launched CVD control programme including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. However, this policy should be disseminated to people. Thus, the general public is more health consciou

Flat-gain and Wideband EDFA by using Dual Stage Amplifier Technique

In this paper, the flat-gain and wideband amplification of erbium-doped fiber amplifier (EDFA) was demonstrated by using a dual stage amplifier technique. The performance of dual stage amplifiers was investigated at high (- 10 dBm) and low (-30 dBm) input signal powers and then compared with that of single stage amplifier performance in terms of varying length of the gain medium, pump power and input signal power. Both stages of amplifiers showed better amplification performance at low input signal power of -30 dBm, as compared to high input signal power of -10 dBm. The dual stage amplifier showed better amplification for all experiments in comparison with the single stage amplifier. The dual stage amplifier gave the highest gain from the gain medium the of 2 m and 20 m for EDF1 and EDF2, respectively, with the highest pump power of 700 mW. Succinctly, through the dual stage amplifier technique, flat-gain and wideband EDFA were significantly achieved

THE INFLUENCE OF SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE, SPIRITUAL CONGRUENCE AND ACCOUNTING LITERACY ON ATTITUDE OF PURCHASING HALAL PRODUCT TOWARDS INTENTION TO PURCHASE AMONG GENERATION ALPHA

Background and Purpose: In recent years, studies and interest in human behaviour in relation to the halal industry have been growing. The process of understanding the reasons for planning behaviour intention is not an easy path. Intentions are provoked by an individual’s attitude which effect on how individuals making per purchase decision (Blackwell, Miniard, & Engel, 2001; Viksne, Salkovska, Gaitniece, & Puke, 2016). Human beings are complex and this complexity helps in having contradictions in an individual’s attitude.   Theory Planned Behavior (TPB) was created based on the theory of social psychology, and congruity theory was used as a theoretical framework for creating the current conceptual model.   The main objective of the study is to examine the relationship between Spiritual intelligence (SQ), Spiritual Congruence (SC) and Accounting Literacy (AL) towards attitude and intention to purchase Halal product among the Generation Alpha. Methodology: To provide insight from this generation, the current study conducted a survey within the students of Faculty Economics and Muamalat, USIM for five programs offered. The survey reached 181 respondents, those who had experience in consuming halal products. The research instrument which consists of 31 scale items were utilized using a Likert scale and were then administered via questionnaire administered approach of using SPSS.   Findings: Based on the finding it indicates that only SQ and SC have positive and significant relationship towards attitude which is represented by 0.006 for SQ and 0.022 for SC. However, AL does not reflect significant relationship with attitude.   Contributions: The implication of the finding indicates that the education structure which embedded the Islamic elements could influence the attitude of the students towards Halal products. The finding could be the interest of the authorities and bodies related to Halal industry to create awareness among Alpha generation.   Keywords: Spiritual intelligence, spiritual congruence, accounting literacy, halal, generation alpha.   Cite as:  Azreen Jihan, M. H., Nurul Nazlia, J., Muhamad Azrin, N., Muhammad, M., & N Alia Fahada, W. A. R. (2023). The influence of spiritual intelligence, spiritual congruence and accounting literacy on attitude of purchasing halal product towards generation alpha. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(2), 73-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8iss2pp73-9

Habit reversal therapy in obsessive compulsive related disorders : A systematic review of the evidence and consort evaluation of randomized controlled trials

Background: Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT) has long been used in the treatment of Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. It has more recently been used to treat Trichotillomania and skin picking behaviors, both considered as Obsessive Compulsive Related Disorders (OCRD). Objectives: This literature review sought to establish and quality assess the existing randomized controlled trial evidence supporting the use of HRT in the DSM-5 family of OCRDs. Search Methods: EMBASE, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Cochrane databases were searched for key terms relating to each OCRD (as classified in the DSM-5), and HRT. Selection Criteria: Titles and abstracts were screened, and any literature matching pre-specified criteria were then selected to be reviewed further. Of these, 8 Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) relating to Trichotillomania, and 2 RCTs relating to Excoriation Disorder, were extracted and reviewed against the 2010 Consolidating Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement. Results: The review identified 10 RCTs of HRT, but these were limited to patients with a primary diagnosis of Trichotillomania or “excoriation behavior,” only. There were some reports of the use of HRT in Tourette Syndrome or Tic Disorder with secondary OCD, but the OCD symptoms were not reliably reported on. Conclusion: There is a gap in the current literature regarding the use of HRT in the DSM-5 OCRDs. In those RCTs that have been reported, the quality of study methodology was questionable as evaluated by CONSORT criteria. The implications of these findings are discussed, and suggestions are made for future research.Peer reviewe

Growth performance and immune response of two commercial broiler strains fed diets containing Lactobacillus cultures and oxytetracycline under heat stress conditions

1. Hubbard × Hubbard (HH) and Shaver × Shaver (SS) chicks given a dietary supplement of either 50 mg/kg oxytetracycline (OTC) or 1 g/kg Lactobacillus culture (LC) were exposed to 36 ± 1°C for 3 h daily from day (d) 21 to 42. 2. Prior to heat treatment, body weight (d 21) and weight gain (d 1 to d 21) of OTC and LC birds were greater than those fed the control diet. Chicks given LC had the best food efficiency followed by OTC and control birds during d 1 to d 21. Body weight (d 1 and d 21) and weight gain (d 1 to d 21) were greater for HH than SS chicks. 3. After 3 weeks of heat exposure, birds receiving the LC diet had greater body weight and weight gain, higher food intake and lower food efficiency than OTC and control chicks. 4. Antibody production against Newcastle disease vaccine on d 21 was not affected by strain or diet. On d 42, while diet had negligible effect on this variable among the SS broilers, HH birds fed LC had higher antibody production than those on the control diet. 5. Neither strain nor diet had a significant effect on mortality

Evaluation and Quantification of Angiogenesis Activity of Terminalia Bellirica Roxb, by Mice Sponge Implantation Method

Angiogenesis represents an excellent therapeutic target for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. It is a potent physiological process that underlies the natural manner in which our bodies respond to a diminution of blood supply to vital organs, namely the production of new collateral vessels to overcome the ischemic state. This present study is aimed to evaluate and quantify the Angiogenic potential of Terminalia bellirica Roxb, by in vivo mice sponge implantation assay. Here, gelatin sponge with or without Ethanolic extract of Terminalia bellirica leaf (EETB - 0.3 mg and 0.5 mg, respectively) were subcutaneously injected into Swiss albino mice, and 14 days later, the implanted sponges was excised and histologically examined. The stained section showed that sponge containing EETB had produced more vessels in gels than sponges alone. The new vessels were abundantly filled with intact Red blood corpuscles (RBCs), which indicate the formation of a functional vasculature inside the sponges and blood circulation in newly formed vessels by angiogenesis which is induced by EETB. It also measured that the hemoglobin content inside the sponges: Whereas, hemoglobin in control was nearly 0.3 μg, EETB cases the hemoglobin quantity was markedly enhanced to about 17 μg. Taken together, it demonstrated that Ethanolic extract of Terminalia bellirica leaf exhibited a profound angiogenic activity in vivo. The phytochemical screening and qualitative instrumental analysis of EETB reveals the presence of proteins and Phytosterols. The promising angiogenic potential may be due to the presence of the above chemical constituents. Further study is required to define more precisely the molecular mechanisms by which Ethanolic extract of Terminalia bellirica leaf modulates endothelial cell function and gene expression, as well as the pathological relevance of these findings

Stratigraphy, palaeoenvironments and geochemistry across the Triassic–Jurassic boundary transition at Carnduff, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

The latest Triassic to earliest Jurassic transition has been widely studied due the occurrence of a major global extinction associated with a global hyperthermal event in this interval. Furthermore, a number of distinct geochemical events in the global carbon cycle can be recognised in the stable-isotope record across this boundary interval at many localities. Two fully-cored boreholes from East Antrim in Northern Ireland (Carnduff-1 and Carnduff-2) have penetrated sediments of latest Triassic to Early Jurassic age (Rhaetian to Early Sinemurian). Ammonites, foraminifera, ostracods and palynomorphs provide a robust chronology as well as insights to palaeoenvironmental conditions during this period. The sedimentary and palynological evidence support a largely marginal-marine setting for the sediments of the Triassic Penarth Group while a range of palaeontological evidence shows that the Early Jurassic Waterloo Mudstone Formation represents shallow-marine, shelf conditions that represent generally well-oxygenated bottom waters, with little evidence for dysoxia. Detailed ammonite biostratigraphy (ammonites first occur about 7.5 m up from the base of the Lias Group) indicates that the cores represent largely continuous sedimentation through the Hettangian and earliest Sinemurian (to Turneri Chronozone, Birchi Subchronozone). Stable-isotope analysis of both carbonate and organic carbon show a distinct carbon isotope excursion (CIE) in both fractions through the Cotham and Langport members (Lilstock Formation, Penarth Group, latest Triassic) which are considered to correlate with the distinctive ‘Initial’ CIE witnessed in SW England and probably the GSSP and other sites across the world