Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences

The Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences is the leading Chinese academic journal that publishes articles in all areas of natural sciences. The Journal is meant to serve as a means of communication and discussion of important issues related to science and scientific activities. The Journal publishes only original articles in English which have international importance. In addition to full-length research articles, the Journal publishes review articles. Papers can be focused on fundamental research leading to new methods, or adaptation of existing methods for new applications.

Articles for the Journal are peer-reviewed by third-party reviewers who are selected from among specialists in the subject matter of peer-reviewed materials.

The Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences is a kind of forum for discussing issues and problems facing science and scholars, as well as an effective means of interaction between the members of the academic community. The Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences is read bya large number of scholars, and the circulation of the journal is constantly growing.

The Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences publishes special issues on various and relevant topics of interest to the scientific community.

The Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences is indexed by Web of Science, Scopus, Current Contents, Geobase and Chemical Abstracts.

 

Articles containing fundamental or applied scientific results in all areas of the natural sciences are accepted for consideration.

The Editorial Board of the Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences is composed of 25 members and is chaired by Academician Chen Zhengqing. Editor-in-chief is Prof. Yi Weijian.

 

Frequency of publication: monthly

ISSN: 1674-2974

Access to all articles on the website is open, does not require registration or payment.

Journal articles are licensed under the CC BY 4.0 Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

The Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences takes care of maintaining electronic versions of articles. Data safety is ensured by backing up digital data in accordance with internal regulations. Logical and physical data migration is also provided. Cloud technologies are applied.


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Address: Lushan Road (S), Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan Province, Zip Code: 410082 (Editorial Department of Journal)


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Submission open for Volume 52, Issue 4, April, 2025

Dear Authors,

Please submit your manuscripts through our Online Submission System or directly to the Chief -Editor's e-mail editorial-office@jonuns.com.
Deadline:  March 25, 2025.


Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences is an international, peer-reviewed open - access journal on all aspects of natural sciences published monthly online.
Manuscripts are peer-reviewed. The first decision is given to authors about 20-30 days after submission; acceptance for publication after revisions is done within seven days.
Aims
Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences provides an advanced forum on all aspects of natural sciences. It publishes reviews, research papers, and communications. We aim to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. The full experimental details must be provided so that everyone can reproduce the results. Electronic files and software regarding the full details of the calculation or experimental procedure can be deposited as supplementary electronic material if unable to be published in a normal way.

Scope
The journal covers physics, chemistry, engineering, environmental, earth sciences and biology.

Sections:
•    Biosciences and Bioengineering;
•    Computer and Information Science;
•    Chemistry;
•    Earth-Aerospace-Marine Science;
•    Electrical and Electronic Engineering;
•    Education;
•    Engineering;
•    Energy;
•    Environmental Sciences;
•    Economy;
•    Finance;
•    Materials Science;
•    Mathematics;
•    Medicine;
•    Neurosciences ;
•    Physics;
•    Pharmaceuticals.


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Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use our English editing service (EUR 70-100) prior to publication or during author revisions. The articles that native English speakers do not edit are not allowed for publication.
The journal publishes articles in English or Chinese.
Articles published in the Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences will be Open-Access articles distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The copyright is retained by the author(s).
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This study presents an innovative strategy for the use of environmental planning tools in protected areas in the context of updating land use plans in Colombia. The problem addressed is the inappropriate use of land that generates socio-environmental conflicts, threatens the integrity and exerts pressure on the main ecosystem of the Moor of the Duende National Park. The objective was to generate a zoning of appropriate land uses under a sustainability premise, integrating environmental determinants and national regulations, such as Law 2372 of 2010 and Decree 3600 of 2007. The methodology included Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis, geohistorical compilation of the region, social cartography, and data triangulation. Maps were generated by superimposing cartographic layers and evaluating variables such as erosion, current and potential land use, main ecological structure and use conflicts. Community participation was key to identifying local perceptions and promoting participatory governance. The results identified three levels of conflict (low, medium and high), highlighting critical areas with severe erosion and soil loss in the buffer zone. High-conflict areas were designated for ecological restoration, while low-impact areas were classified for sustainable uses, such as agroforestry and reforestation with native species. In conclusion, the proposed zoning balances ecological conservation and rural development, contributing to the updating of environmental planning instruments. This approach can be replicated in other protected areas, as it combines science, regulations and community participation to resolve land use conflicts, promoting a comprehensive sustainability model.

 

Keywords: environmental zoning, land use planning, main ecological structure, environmental planning, community participation, environmental governance, protected areas, social cartography, geographic information systems.

 

https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674-2974.52.1.18

Alejandra María Rodríguez-Correa, Claudia Lorena Suárez-Marmolejo, Zulma Edelmira Rocha-Gil, Moisés Tejocote-Pérez
2025-03-13
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This study examines the role of Sanggar Permadani in mediating intergenerational conflicts and fostering cooperation within Javanese families, addressing the challenges posed by modernization. Younger family members often clash with the traditional values upheld by elders, threatening familial cohesion and cultural heritage. Using qualitative methods, including interviews, the research explores how participatory cultural practices, such as pambiwara training, foster dialog and shared learning. The findings reveal that Sanggar Permadani facilitates conflict resolution by creating structured spaces for experiential learning. Younger participants developed an appreciation for traditions, while older members adapted mentorship approaches to connect meaningfully with the youth. These dynamics align with family sociology concepts, including role socialization and interdependence, showcasing the Sanggar’s role in preserving cultural identity and enhancing familial cohesion. This study highlights Sanggar Permadani as a model for transforming familial conflicts into cooperative opportunities, contributing to family sociology and intergenerational cultural preservation practices. This study presents the innovative role of Sanggar Permadani in converting intergenerational tensions into collaborative opportunities through organized, participatory cultural practices. It provides a distinctive framework for safeguarding cultural heritage and promoting familial unity amid modernity by reconciling traditional and contemporary values.

 

Keywords: education, family, Sanggar.

 

https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674-2974.52.1.17

Sri Hilmi Pujihartati, Mahendra Wijaya, Marimin, Sudarsana, Yustia Atsanatrilova Adi
2025-03-13
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The problem of chemistry learning that often occurs is the discussion of macroscopic, submacroscopic, and symbolic materials, which is considered difficult by students. Therefore, collaboration skills are needed to make it easier for students to understand chemistry materials. The current learning model is mostly designed to encourage students' collaboration skills. The solution to this problem is to design a learning model that encourages student collaboration, namely, the REAKSI learning model based on the STEM approach. REAKSI represents Research Formulation (R), exploration (E), analysis (A), classification (K), synthesis (S), and implementation (I). This study aimed to implement a new learning model called the REAKSI learning model to improve students' collaboration skills. The novelty of this research is a new learning model that can be used as an innovation in 21st century learning, which is quantitative research using the lesson study method. The samples used were chemistry education students at the University of Riau, Sultan Syarif Kasim State Islamic University, and Riau Islamic University, who were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through observations using a Likert-scale questionnaire. Data analysis: The REAKSI learning model based on the STEM approach is more effective in developing collaboration skills from 77% to 90% with a high category. This effectiveness is obtained because the REAKSI learning model includes steps that direct students to engage in collaborative learning activities.

 

Keywords: Collaboration, Effectiveness, Learning Model, REAKSI.

 

https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674-2974.52.1.16

Irfandi, Maria Erna, Evi Suryawati, Zulirfan
2025-03-06
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Dengue fever is a significant public health issue, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Tuluá, a city located in the central region of Valle del Cauca in southwestern Colombia, is historically endemic and possesses ideal conditions for the proliferation of the vector. During the first half of 2024, the city experienced an unprecedented outbreak. Despite local efforts, gaps persist in community knowledge about the factors influencing transmission. This study is pioneering and novel as it evaluates knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) and relates them to dengue in the region, integrating geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis of cases and associated variables, which enables the design of targeted and efficient public health interventions. The objective was to determine the KAP of residents regarding dengue and the incidence of cases during the first half of 2024. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, encompassing 401 KAP surveys, household verifications, and reported cases. Data were analyzed using SPSS and QGIS through tables and heat maps to identify spatial and statistical patterns. The results showed that 39.94% of the respondents recognized dengue symptoms, and 87.5% understood its mode of transmission. However, only 35.1% correctly identified the vector breeding sites. Preventive attitudes were limited (12.9% positive), and practices were inadequate: 46.6% of households had breeding sites, and only 12% adequately cleaned water tanks. Heat maps revealed critical areas where breeding sites, larvae, and confirmed cases overlapped, with high-density clusters separated by 10 to 20 m. The findings highlight significant gaps in KAP, which contribute to the persistence of dengue. Strengthening prevention and control measures, epidemiological surveillance, and promoting preventive practices are essential. The integration of KAP with georeferencing provides a replicable model for future research on dengue and other arboviral diseases transmitted by vectors, as it allows for targeted interventions in critical areas and optimizes public health planning in vulnerable urban communities.

 

Keywords: Dengue, knowledge, attitudes, practices, georeferencing, health, medicine, public health.

 

https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674-2974.52.1.15

Marco Tulio Canizales Caicedo, Luz Adriana Suárez Jaramillo, Silvio Arbey Osorio Villada, Juan Sebastián Henao Agudelo
2025-03-05
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by infection with the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the lungs. TB is a major global health problem, ranking as the second leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide. Given that TB is one of the infectious diseases that remains a public health problem, early and accurate detection is key in controlling its spread. This study uses historical data of TB patients from several hospitals in Central Sulawesi as research samples. One of the classification methods is the Support Vector Machine (SVM) method. This method was chosen because of its ability to classify non-linear data and its potential to produce high prediction accuracy with complex data. This study aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of Tuberculosis (TB) disease diagnosis in Central Sulawesi Province through the application of the SVM method. The parameters used in this study were age, gender, body temperature, shortness of breath, chest pain, sputum examination, and final diagnosis. The results of this study show that handling the problem of imbalanced data with an approach at the data level using the Adaptive Synthetic Sampling (adasyn) method approach and SVM as a classification method for two classes in this study shows that this method can classify each research data used with an accuracy rate of more than 95%. The classification results show that the larger the data used for testing, the greater the classification accuracy. The best classification accuracy value is obtained from the scheme 4 division of training and testing data, namely 90%:10% with a value of 100%. This shows that the method used in this study can be used to help diagnose TB disease based on a patient's medical data. From this research, we introduce a web-based information system that can be used to conduct early detection for TB patients independently, where they are unwilling or embarrassed to come to the hospital.

 

Keywords: TB disease, Classification, Support Vector Machine, accuracy, Web-based application information system.

 

https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674-2974.52.1.14

Hartayuni Sain, Firda Fadri, Mohammad Fajri, Rais, Defi Yusti Faidah
2025-03-05
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