bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Akuntansi Manajemen Lingkungan: Metoda Akuntansi Lingkungan Guna Meningkatkan Eko-effisiensi Usaha Dan Mengatasi Krisis Ekologi Studi Pada CV. Andi Offset
Authors: Paru Sara Marlyn
Published: February 2023

Ecological issues have become one of the actual issues today. An anthropocentric mindsetmakes humans position themselves as masters of all creation. This view creates an act ofexploitation of nature which ends up in disaster in the form of environmental pollution.Environmental pollution that occurs today is a symbol of planning and design failure by thecompany. The negative impacts that occurs due to environmental pollution is that the cost ofrepair and control of the environment becomes high, and that there is the potential hiddencost in the income statement of the company. One effort that companies can take to preventand control waste is by managing environmental costs and performing eco-efficiencies thatserve to improve environmental performance.This research was conducted on CV. Andi Offset by using descriptive study approach. Datacollection was performed by means of observation; direct interview with related parties; anddocumentation. The results of this study indicate that the company has been accounting forenvironmental management as a form of compliance with Law No. 32 of 2009 on theenvironment and the Special Region of Yogyakarta Regulation number 7 of 2016 on wastewater quality standards. The use of environmental management accounting to the companyhas added to environmental costs as much as 2% of total production costs. In addition,environmental management accounting also has an effective impact on savings in the form ofwaste paper sales to third parties and improvement of eco-efficiency. However, eco-efficiencyhas not been able to reduce BOD5 levels in organic wastewater compounds; has not beeneffective in the stages of employee empowerment, innovation and enhancement of thecompany's competitive advantage. CV. Andi Offset is expected to make efforts to improveeco-efficiency on BOD5 organic compounds; employee empowerment; innovation andcompetitive advantage.
EVALUASI CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MENGGUNAKAN MODEL CENTER FOR GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA (CGCG UGM) (STUDI PADA BANK PEMBANGUNAN DAERAH (BPD) DIY)
Authors: Putri Giovanni Anizza
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur dan menilai kualitas penerapan Corporate Governance pada Bank BPD DIY dengan menggunakan model pemeringkatan Center for Good Corporate Governance Universitas Gadjah Mada (CGCG UGM). Penilaian penerapan CG Bank BPD DIY ini diukur melalui kuesioner CGCG UGM yang berjumlah 497 pertanyaan. Pertanyaan-pertanyaan tersebut berdasarkan 4 (empat) konstruk dasar CGCG UGM yang terdiri dari transparansi, pertanggungjelasan, pertanggungjawaban, dan kewajaran. Responden penelitian sebanyak 44 responden yang meliputi dewan komisaris, dewan direksi, komite perusahaan, dan para pemangku kepentingan Bank BPD DIY.Hasil penilaian penerapan Corporate Governance pada Bank BPD DIY dengan menggunakan model pemeringkatan CGCG UGM diperoleh total skor sebesar 3742,5 dengan peringkat A+. Peringkat ini menunjukkan probabilitas 20% atau kurang dari 20% bahwa perusahaan dalam tingkat kemungkinan kecil melakukan bias informasi atau asimetri informasi dalam kegiatan operasinya. Skor ini memberikan kesimpulan bahwa pihak-pihak utama, pemilik modal, kreditor, pemerintah, pemasok, konsumen dan masyarakat tidak ragu lagi terhadap perusahaan atas pengelolaan seluruh sumberdaya. Dalam keterkaitannya dengan pengungkapan informasi, perusahaan telah mengungkapkan secara komprehensif dan handal segala aktivitas perusahaan dengan tata kelola yang sempurna, baik secara internal maupun publik. Hal ini juga memiliki arti bahwa bias informasi dan asimetri informasi dalam pengelolaan sumberdaya tidak dilakukan oleh manajemen.
ANALISIS AGRESIVITAS PAJAK SEBELUM DAN SETELAH KEBIJAKAN PENGAMPUNAN PAJAK DI INDONESIA (STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA)
Authors: Hasmawati Hasmawati
Published: February 2023

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan tingkat agresivitas pajak perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) pada periode sebelum dan setelah kebijakan pengampunan pajak di Indonesia. Untuk mencapai tujuan tesebut, penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif, dengan memanfaatkan data laporan laba rugi dan penghitungan pajak penghasilan pada catatan atas laporan keuangan perusahaan. Tingkat agresivitas pajak diukur menggunakan current effective tax rate (current ETR). Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 45 perusahaan peserta amnesti pajak dan 165 perusahaan yang tidak mengikuti amnesti pajak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat perubahan yang signifikan pada tingkat agresivitas pajak perusahaan sebelum dan setelah kebijakan pengampunan pajak.
Analisis Keamanan Sistem Informasi Universitas X
Authors: Dewi Gustanti Kusuma
Published: February 2023

Tujuan – Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi indeks keamanan sistem informasi Universitas X dari tingkat kematangan maupun tingkat kesiapannya. Metode Penelitian – Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan pengolahan data Indeks KAMI. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner dan wawancara yang dilakukan untuk konfirmasi dari kuesioner. Responden / narasumber penelitian ini berasal dari Lembaga X yang mengelola sistem informasi Universitas X, berjumlah 3 orang partisipan. Temuan – Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kematangan keamanan sistem informasi Universitas X mencapai tingkat I+ s/d II+ sehingga belum memenuhi standar ISO 27001/SNI sesuai dengan Standar Sistem Manajemen Keamanan Informasi (Standar SMKI). Tingkat kesiapan sistem informasi Universitas X berada pada tingkat kesiapan pemenuhan kerangka kerja dasar. Orisinalitas - Implikasi bagi Lembaga X dalam menjaga keamanan sistem informasi Universitas X seharusnya lebih meningkatkan investasi TI agar dapat membeli hardware maupun software yang sudah out of date, rutin melatih sumber daya manusia yang terlibat dalam keamanan sistem informasi, dan menetapkan peraturan terkait standar keamanan sistem informasi.
ANALISIS TINGKAT PENGUNGKAPAN MODAL INTE
Authors: Kartika Veronika Galuh Fajar
Published: February 2023

Tujuan – Penelitian ini bertujuan membandingkan tingkat pengungkapan informasi modal intelektual atau intellectual capital (yang selanjutnya disebut IC) dari perusahaan highly regulated dan non highly regulated di IndonesiaMetode Penelitian – Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan teori institusional untuk menjelaskan fenomena adanya variasi dalam pengungkapan informasi IC. Data yang digunakan ialah laporan tahunan dari perusahaan yang tercatat di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) pada tahun 2018. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti melakukan kategorisasi perusahaan sampel ke dalam kategori highly regulated industry sejumlah 172 perusahaan dan non highly regulated industry sejumlah 155 perusahaan. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 37 sub indikator dengan analisis skoring indeks yang dipilih sebagai metode untuk memberikan bobot pada setiap sub indikator yang diungkapkan dalam laporan narasi. Rentang skor yang digunakan ialah 0,1, dan 2.Temuan – Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat variasi pada pengungkapan informasi IC antara highly regulated industry dan non highly regulated industry. Variasi ini ditunjukkan dari hasil independent t-test sebesar 0,000 yang berarti terdapat variasi dalam pengungkapan informasi IC dari 2 kategori industri tersebut. Variasi ini dijelaskan melalui teori isomorfisme koersif dan mimetis dalam teori institusional, yang mana perusahaan dalam kategori highly regulated industry memiliki tingkat pengungkapan lebih tinggi karena kegiatan bisnis dari industri tersebut memiliki regulasi yang lebih ketat, hal ini merujuk pada isomorfisme koersif. Sedangkan, perusahaan dalam kategori non highly regulated industry memiliki tingkat pengungkapan yang lebih rendah karena pengungkapan dari perusahaan ini dilatarbelakangi oleh keinginan untuk meniru praktik bisnis yang baik dari perusahaan highly regulated industry, hal ini merujuk pada isomorfisme mimetis.  Orisinalitas – Penelitian ini menggunakan teori institusional sebagai kacamata dalam pengamatan terhadap fenomena variasi tingkat pengungkapan informasi IC yang terjadi antara highly regulated industry dan non highly regulated industry. Penelitian ini tidak hanya ditujukan untuk melihat apakah terdapat variasi dalam pengungkapan informasi IC, lebih jauh lagi, penelitian ini ditujukan untuk dapat menjawab mengapa terjadi variasi dalam pengungkapan informasi IC menggunakan isomorfisme yang terdapat dalam teori institusional.
KOMPLEKSITAS KELEMBAGAAN DALAM PENERAPAN PROBITY AUDIT PENGADAAN BARANG DAN JASA PADA INSPEKTORAT KABUPATEN JOMBANG
Authors: Bagraff Riza Achmad
Published: February 2023

Tujuan – Penelitian ini mengevaluasi kompleksitas penerapan probity audit pada Inspektorat Kabupaten Jombang dan mengidentifikasi faktor penyebab belum efektifnya penerapan probity audit serta mendeskripsikan upaya yang telah dilakukan untuk mengatasi faktor penyebab tersebut. Metode Penelitian – Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilaksanakan melalui wawancara mendalam dengan jenis wawancara semiterstruktur dan dokumen yang berkaitan dengan penerapan probity audit. Narasumber dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 15 orang yang terdiri dari lima auditor, lima auditee, tiga penyedia, dan dua pengguna. Temuan – Pelaku probity audit adalah auditor, auditee, penyedia, dan pengguna. Masing-masing pelaku memiliki logika aspirasi atau permintaan yang saling bertentangan, sehingga menimbulkan kompleksitas dalam penerapan probity audit. Logika tersebut yaitu: (1) auditor memiliki logika stewardship, resources-based, dan compliance, (2) auditee memiliki logika commitment, resources-based, stewardship dan compliance, (3) penyedia memiliki logika commitment, resources-based, business dan compliance, dan (4) pengguna memiliki logika procedure, resources-based, needs dan compliance. Pelaku berusaha untuk menyeimbangkan berbagai tuntutan kelembagaan dengan cara menjalin hubungan dan meningkatkan kerja sama antar pelaku sambil mengoptimalkan sumber daya yang ada. Dengan kondisi kompleksitas ini, maka probity audit belum sepenuhnya dapat diterapkan sesuai dengan pedoman probity audit. Orisinalitas – Kegiatan Pengadaan Barang dan Jasa (PBJ) merupakan kegiatan yang rawan terhadap penyimpangan. Pemerintah telah menetapkan Peraturan Presiden Nomor 16 Tahun 2018 yang memberikan porsi kewenangan yang lebih besar kepada inspektorat daerah dalam hal pengawasan PBJ dengan menggunakan metode probity audit. Namun beragam pelaku dalam PBJ pada dasarnya dapat menyebabkan munculnya tekanan institusional yang membentuk kompleksitas kelembagaan, sehingga pengawasan yang dilakukan oleh auditor menjadi lebih sulit. Penelitian ini berusaha untuk mengevaluasi penerapan probity audit dengan mendasarkan pada teori kompleksitas kelembagaan.
INTERNALISASI TRI HITA KARANA DALAM USAHA PENCEGAHAN FRAUD PADA LEMBAGA PERKREDITAN DESA (LPD) BALI INDONESIA
Authors: Krisna Dewi Ni Komang Urip
Published: February 2023

Tujuan – Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis internalisasi konsep Tri Hita Karana (THK) dalam usaha pencegahan fraud di lembaga mikro di Indonesia terutama pada studi Lembaga Perkreditan Desa (LPD) yang mengalami fraud. Metode Penelitian – Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain penelitian etnografi. Pengumpulan data dilaksanakan melalui observasi partisipatif, wawancara, dan analisis artefak. Wawancara dilaksanakan pada LPD yang terlibat fraud maupun yang tidak terlibat fraud. Temuan – Hasil penelitian ini memberikan gambaran bahwa dari segi religiositas berdasarkan dimensi Ozer dkk. (2011) yakni behaviour, effect, dan affect, LPD Nyuh Kuning telah melaksanakan praktik THK dengan baik. Berdasarkan pencegahan fraud yang dilaksanakan LPD Nyuh Kuning telah melaksanakan pencegahan fraud berdasarkan dimensi Thompson (1992) yang diinternalisasi dengan THK, sedangkan LPD X yang bertindak fraud tidak dapat melaksanakan pencegahan fraud dengan baik. Berdasarkan teori fraud diamond LPD Nyuh Kuning melaksanakan pencegahan untuk memitigasi faktor penyebab fraud yang diinternalisasi dengan THK dan LPD X mengalami fraud karena adanya tekanan, kesempatan, rasionalisasi, dan kapabilitas yang dialami pelaku. Hasil penelitian ini adalah terdapat internalisasi THK pada LPD yang tidak terlibat fraud, dan sebaliknya, LPD yang terlibat fraud tidak dapat melaksanakan internalisasi THK dengan baik. Penelitian ini juga membuktikan bahwa nilai-nilai dalam THK sejalan dengan nilai-nilai yang diperlukan pada usaha pencegahan fraud. Orisinalitas - Penelitian yang mengkaji internalisasi THK dalam usaha pencegahan fraud khususnya di LPD masih terbatas. Di sisi lain, LPD khususnya di Bali memiliki peran yang sangat besar sehingga penelitian dalam rangka upaya pencegahan fraud di LPD sangat diperlukan.
ANALISIS MANFAAT PENERAPAN SISTEM INFORMASI DESA DI KABUPATEN BANTUL
Authors: Elvira Thanos Jessica Gita
Published: February 2023

Tujuan – Penelitian ini menganalisis manfaat penerapan Sistem Kabupaten Bantul, sejauh mana sistem mampu memberikan masyarakat. Metode Penelitian – Penelitian ini menggunakan model Delone dimodifikasi dengan beberapa variabel dari model UTAUT yaitu Pengaruh Sosial dan Kondisi Pemfasilitasi. Temuan – Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Penggunaan desa dipengaruhi oleh Ekspektasi Usaha, Pengaruh Sosial dan Kualitas Sistem, Kualitas Layanan dan Kualitas Informasiterhadap Kepuasan Penggunanya. Penggunaan sistem dan Kepuasan memiliki pengaruh terhadap Manfaat yang diterima penggunanya. Penggunaan Sistem Informasi Desa tidak dipengaruhi oleh Kondisi Kualitas Sistem dan Kualitas Informasi. Begitu pula dengantidak dipengaruhi oleh Penggunaan Sistem Informasi Desa.
Prevalence of COVID Associated Mucormycosis with Antifungal Susceptibility Profiles of Isolates in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Dillirani V. , Menaka R. , Indumathi V. , Balaji P.
Published: February 2023

Mucormycosis is an angioinvasive opportunistic fungal infection, but these have become emerging pathogens, especially in conditions with underlying predisposing risk factors in a favourable setting. With the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases, there was an increase in the number of mucormycosis cases among them. The global prevalence rate of mucormycosis in COVID-19 globally varies from 0.005 to 1.7 per million population and in India, it is approximately 0.14 cases/1000. The objective of this study is to detect the prevalence of mucormycosis with the antifungal susceptibility pattern among COVID-19 patients admitted in our hospital. A total of 347 COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 patients with symptoms suggestive of mucormycosis were included in this study. Nasal scrapings, debrided necrotic tissue, unhealthy tissue bits and biopsy tissues taken through FESS were processed for mycological examination under sterile conditions. Among the total 347 samples processed, 87(25%) were positive for fungal culture. Among the culture positves 7.8% (25) belong to mucorales. Among the total 87 fungal isolates, the majority of organism isolated was Aspergillus sp(68%), followed by Rhizopus sp (18%). Rhizopus/Aspergillus sp (5%), Mucor species (5%), Rhizomucor sp (2%), Mucor/Aspergillus sp(1%), Curvularia sp (1%) were the other fungi isolated. All the strains of Mucorales were sensitive to Posaconazole and one strain showed resistance to amphotericin B with MIC 8 µg/ml by microbroth dilution method based on CLSI M27 guidelines for Amphotericin B, and Posaconazole.
Cloning and Expression of Synthetic Plantaricin F Gene
Authors: Madhi Khadeeja S. , Khudor Mohammed H. , Othman Rasha M.
Published: February 2023

Antimicrobial activity of certain species of Lactobacillus bacteria were known to produce a certain type of bacteriocin called Plantaricin (Pln). In this study, the PlnF (plnF) gene (666 bp) encoding plantaricin was synthetically constructed based on a sequence of predefined and valuable amino acid compositions and subcloned into pET-28 (+) expression vector. Thereafter transformation of recombinant vector into BL21 (DE3) competent E. coli was achieved and to verify the result of cloning, the PCR colony technique was conducted. The expression of the inserted gene was analyzed by the SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis method, which detected a band of approximately 30 KD molecular weight for interested protein as a natural bioactive bacteriocin.
Isolation, Identification and Antimicrobial Activities of Four Bacteria Associated with Entomopathogenic Nematodes, Steinernema spp.
Authors: Alzahrani Othman M.
Published: February 2023

Recently, the search for novel products derived from natural sources has become necessary due to the decreasing effectiveness of current antibiotics in treating bacteria that are antibiotic-resistant. In this context, it is well known that entomopathogenic bacteria (EPBs) produce a broad range of secondary metabolites with antibacterial activities. Therefore, an in-vitro trial was conducted to isolate and identify non-symbiotic bacteria associated with entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema spp. and evaluate the antibacterial activity against four antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Four bacterial isolates, i.e. Pseudomonas alcaligenes ST-1, Paenibacillus barcinonensis ST-2, Bacillus mojavensis ST-3, and Bacillus megaterium ST-4 were non-symbiotically isolated from the heamolymph of dead Steinernema-infected Galleria mellonella larvae and molecularly characterized. The bacterial cells and filtrates from P. alcaligenes ST-1 strongly inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus through disk diffusion (43 mm), minimum inhibitory concentration (2.5 µL/mL), and minimal bactericidal concentration (5 µL/mL) assay. Conclusively, the direct application of endogenous Steinernema-associated EPB as an antibacterial agent for antibiotic-resistant bacteria looked promising.
PSICOLOGIA HOSPITALAR E CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS: atuação com pacientes com câncer em final de vida e seus familiares
Authors: Silva Maria Eduarda de Assis , Langaro Fabíola
Published: February 2023

Cancer is a disease that affects different dimensions of the patient's and family's life, influencing their quality of life and causing psychological distress. When the patient is at the end of life, it is indicated that the care is carried out through an approach called palliative care and the role of the hospital psychologist in this context can contribute to coping with the suffering experienced. This research aimed to understand the possibilities for hospital psychologists to work in palliative care with adult cancer patients at the end of life and their families. Five hospital psychologists working in this area participated. A semi-structured interview was used as a data collection instrument, having been transcribed and analyzed through content analysis by thematic category. The results demonstrate that the main demands of patients and family members involve fear of death, anticipatory grief and difficulties in facing and talking about death. The main interventions carried out by the interviewees are the acceptance of anguish, mediation of communication between the team, patient and family and assistance in the elaboration of mourning. In view of the complexity of the illness process, which involves different types of knowledge, it is necessary to work in a multidisciplinary team. The importance of the role of the hospital psychologist in palliative care is highlighted in order to help the patient and family members in the elaboration of the feelings arising from the suffering experienced in this process of illness and end of life.
The Role of the ClearPetra Suction Access Sheath and UROFINO Disposable Ureteroscope as an Alternative to PCNL/Conventional Flexible Ureteroscopy for a Large Renal Pelvis Stone
Authors: Mohamed Bashir , Al-Dhahir Wesam , Farah Mohamed , Mahmalji Wasim
Published: February 2023

Over the last decade, there have been vast advancements in endourology, with innovation lead-ing to large renal stones being successfully treated with minimal to no incisions.

As the elderly population is growing, we are seeing a trend of more complicated stone patients who are not suitable candidates for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and would require several attempts with conventional flexible ureteroscopy.

We aim to share our experience using the ClearPetra Suction Access Sheath and UROFINO Disposable Ureteroscope to completely fragment a large renal stone in a frail elderly patient in a single sitting.
¿La guerra siempre es de antemano heterosexual? Homoerotismo, emparejamiento y luto entre hombres combatientes de grupos armados ilegales en Colombia
Authors: Gallego Montes Gabriel , Giraldo Aguirre Sebastián
Published: February 2023

Las guerras siempre se han presentado como escenarios eminentemente heterosexuales.Hasta ahora, lo documentado en torno a las poblaciones LGBT se ha centrado,principalmente, en sus procesos de victimización y sobrevivencia, lo que haproducido un vacío en la comprensión del homoerotismo en la población combatiente. El objetivo del artículo es reflexionar sobre otros escenarios que ponen en tensión la supuesta heterosexualidad de la guerra, en especial las prácticas de emparejamiento, corresidencia y luto entre hombres guerreros. Para ello, presentamos la historia de Mauricio, un miembro de las filas paramilitares del oriente de Caldas, Colombia. Sus vivencias nos aproximan a una lectura cuir/queer a la que hemos denominado falotopías maricas, que tensiona los dispositivos de género y sexualidad en los territorios de confrontación armada.
“Desde cómo comer un taco hasta cómo comer un mole”: experiencia migratoria y difusión de la cocina mexicana en los restaurantes étnicos de Montreal
Authors: Vázquez Zúñiga Iliana
Published: February 2023

Este artículo muestra la experiencia migratoria y de emprendimiento de negocios de mexicanos dueños de restaurantes que se han establecido en la ciudad de Montreal (Quebec, Canadá), con el fin de explorarlos como espacios estratégicos donde se generan narrativas de enseñanza y difusión de la cocina mexicana. Se revisan estas narrativas como construcciones que surgen debido a la circulación de estereotipos que designan a los inmigrantes mexicanos como un grupo étnicamente subordinado en el imaginario de la sociedad estadounidense. Se abordan nuevas vetas de estudio en nichos laborales distintos a los comúnmente analizados en relación con la migración de mexicanos. La evidencia empírica presentada surge de una investigación posdoctoral que pretende contribuir a los estudios sobre migración de mexicanos a nuevas ciudades de destino.
“El desplome de lo igual es irreversible”. La emergencia del enfoque diferencial étnico en Colombia
Authors: Hoyos Juan Felipe
Published: February 2023

En este artículo me ocupo de la aparición del concepto de enfoque diferencial étnico en el marco de la crisis humanitaria causada por el desplazamiento forzado interno entre1995 y 2009. Sugiero que, conceptualmente, el enfoque diferencial puede entenderse a través de tres modalidades que movilizan diferentes concepciones acerca de la diferencia cultural, la vulnerabilidad y el cambio. Estas modalidades se caracterizan por visiones esencializantes o visiones relacionales de esas nociones, y una tercera que toma de las dos anteriores e incluye el reconocimiento de la condición de autoridad de la víctima colectiva en función de sus derechos diferenciados. También expondré cómo el enfoque diferencial étnico incorporó progresivamente los principios jurídicos de igualdad proporcional y diversidad, y cómo posibilitó un intenso campo de negociación para las organizaciones y autoridades étnicas, debido a la convergencia entre la implementación del enfoque diferencial y la consulta previa.
Association Between Aspirin Resistance and Blood Lipid Profile in Patients of Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Vardhan Gyan , Kumar Vikas , Agrawal Megha , Sharma Akriti , Bhardwaj Harsh , Gorthi Sankar , Handu Shailendra , Dhamija Puneet
Published: February 2023

In ischemic stroke patients, aspirin resistance has been linked to an
altered lipid profile. This study was undertaken to explore the
association of blood lipid profiles with aspirin resistance in ischemic
stroke patients. Relevant studies published before November 2022 in
PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, and Google Scholar were chosen for this study.
Random effects models were used to assess pooled standardized mean and
standard deviation (SD) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). RevMan 5
and STATA version 13.0 software were used for statistical analysis.
Subjects from eight studies consisting of aspirin resistance and
sensitive data were considered in this meta-analysis. Our findings
suggested a significant association between the elevated levels of TG in
Aspirin resistance groups as compared to non-resistance (SMD 0.83, 95%
CI 0.30 to 1.95, p-value < 0.001). However, the meta-influence
analysis suggested no significant association when a study with a large
effect size was excluded. The results of our comprehensive meta-analysis
suggest none of the lipid parameters were significantly associated with
aspirin resistance. Further studies might be required to support the
findings of this meta-analysis.
Role of adenosine triphosphate and protein kinase A in the force-frequency relationship in isolated rat cardiomyocytes
Authors: Ozturk Nihal , Erkan Orhan , Uslu Serkan , Ozdemir Semir
Published: February 2023

The physiological heart rate of rodents is around 4-6 Hz, although a stimulus frequency of 1 Hz is generally used in isolated cardiomyocytes to study changes in the contraction-relaxation cycle in cardiac muscle physiology and pathophysiology. Our study investigated the contraction parameters in isolated cardiomyocytes at 1, 2 and 4 Hz stimulation, and the roles of ATP and protein kinase A (PKA) in the force-frequency relationship in isolated cardiomyocytes. The contraction of the cell and intracellular Ca2+ changes were recorded simultaneously during cell stimulation by applying pulses of 6-8 V amplitude with frequencies of 1, 2 and 4 Hz. The increase in stimulus frequency caused a significant decrease in the percentage of shortening, relaxation times, slowing of the relaxation rate, and a significant increase in diastolic Ca2+ levels, but had no effect on the contraction rate and Ca2+ transients. Administration of ATP and N6-benzoyladenosine-3'-5'-cyclic monophosphate (6-BNZ-cAMP) caused an increase in contraction amplitude and speed which were proportional to the stimulus frequency but had no effect on the relaxation times. The experimental results show that the force-stimulus frequency has a negative correlation in isolated myocytes and that energy metabolism and the ?-adrenergic system may be responsible for this relationship.
Doing Science in Ecology. Does river flow show a path?
Authors: Sabater Sergi
Published: February 2023

Rivers are submitted to deep and irreversible changes concerning their physical integrity (habitat simplification and loss) and water quantity (forcing of the global water cycle). The horizontal and hierarchical structure of river networks facilitates that impacts caused at the local scale may become relevant at higher scales, and therefore we face impacts which trespass the background of river ecologists. While we have progressed by incorporating many aspects of physical, chemical, and biological components of river ecosystems, the new challenges ahead imposed by global change complicate achieving operational predictions. I propose enhancing our connection to other experts, such as chemists, engineers, or land planners, to expand our current paradigms. I see that enforcing multidisciplinary collaboration is deemed essential to disentangle challenges that humankind has regarding river ecosystems. I assume that this will return as a progress and improvement of common scientific knowledge and applicability, stronger and more valuable for the sake of the conservation of our rivers.
TEACHING DRAMA IN A HYBRID CLASS
Authors: Mulatsih Maria Vincentia Eka
Published: February 2023

Although drama is meant to be performed, due to the pandemic situation, it cannot be done. Beside a government regulation about the maximum number of people who gather in a class or a room, the variants of Covid-19 virus are not easily handled. But still, educators should conduct their learning process well. Some universities in Indonesia have also shifted the online learning into a hybrid one. However, conducting a hybrid class especially in relation to drama was quite challenging. Some real problems appeared and educators should be able to solve them. This article discussed those issues including some good practices to create a meaningful drama class. Data were collected through a questionnaire which included cognitive, behavioural, emotional engagement, motivation and time management. The problems covered the audibility, bad internet connection, less attention and lack of technological tool. Two of the good practices done were a dramatic reading project and gamification to facilitate students who attended the class physically or virtually.
Yangın Sonrası Soğuma Koşullarında Karbonat Yapı Taşlarındaki Mineralojik ve Mikro-Yapısal Değişimlerin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Kolaylı Hasan , Sünnetci Muhammet Oğuz , Ersoy Hakan , Karahan Murat
Published: February 2023

Bu çalışmada yangın sonrası farklı soğutma modellerinin etkisi incelenmiştir. Isıtılan kayaçlar; (1) doğal çevre koşullarını temsil etmek için oda sıcaklığında, (2) soğuk mevsimleri temsil etmek için sıfırın altında ve (3) yangına müdahale senaryosu göz önüne alınarak suda soğumaya maruz bırakılmıştır. Çalışmada yapı taşı olarak sıklıkla kullanılan 3 farklı karbonat kayaç, traverten, mermer ve kireçtaşı kullanılmıştır. Kayaçların mineralojik bileşimlerini ve ısıtma-soğutma işlemlerinden sonra mineralojik değişimleri belirlemek için ince kesit incelemeleri ve XRD analizleri yapılmış, mikro-kırık gelişimini ortaya çıkarmak amacıyla SEM görüntüleri kullanılmış, fiziksel ve dayanım özelliklerindeki değişimleri belirlemek için jeomekanik deneyler uygulanmıştır. Soğuma sonrasında, yeni mikro-çatlakların oluşumundan ziyade, mevcut mikro-çatlakların büyüdüğünü görülmüştür. Kayaçların dayanım özellikleri, soğuma süreçlerinden fiziksel özelliklere göre daha fazla etkilenmiş ve en düşük dayanım değerleri suda soğuma sonrası gözlenmiştir. Ani soğuma sonrası traverten ve mermerlerin çekme dayanımı %70-80 arasında azalırken, kil içeren kireçtaşlarında bu değer %30'u geçmemiştir. Sonuçlar, mevcut mikro-çatlakların büyümesi nedeniyle ani soğumanın genellikle yavaş soğumaya göre daha fazla termal hasara neden olduğunu, soğumanın kayaçların termal bozunması üzerinde ısıtmadan daha etkili olduğunu ve kil içeriğine bağlı olarak bu etkinin arttığını göstermektedir.
Una epistemología histórica de la ecología matemática
Authors: Fragio Alberto
Published: February 2023

En este capítulo sugiero que la emergencia de una conciencia ecológica de carácter planetario guarda relación con las primeras visualizaciones del globo terrestre asociadas al desarrollo de la astronáutica y la carrera espacial, así como con la Guerra Fría y la amenaza nuclear. Propongo que la astronomía y la astronáutica tuvieron una importancia decisiva en la génesis del pensamiento ecológico del siglo XX y en la ulterior constitución de la ecología como umbral de época. A continuación, abordo el caso específico de la ecología matemática, una subdisciplina de la ecología. Esbozo brevemente su recorrido histórico entre los siglos XIX y XX, sobre todo a través del proceso de especiación disciplinar de la llamada "dinámica de poblaciones". Concluyo con una descripción de lo que a mi juicio son sus dos grandes paradigmas epistemológicos.
Pathologies of the Riverside Built Environment Versus Success Indicators of Functional Performance
Authors: Latusek Elżbieta
Published: February 2023

The paper focuses on the downtown built environment (downtown waterfronts) and also on individual architectural objects which have an important function in such a space. The quality of the built environment affects its surroundings not only in a physical but also in a social way. To find the most appropriate ways of preventing the occurrence of the built environment pathologies in downtown areas, the study used the diagnostic technique of functional performance understood, among other things, as the ability to satisfy the stakeholders' needs and the impact of stakeholders' actions on their living environment. During the research, a comparative platform was found for the functional performance, the imperative of sustainable development and the ecosystem services of rivers and reservoirs. The investigations resulted in the creation of success indicators illustrated by examples of six voivodeship capital cities in Poland which have the strongest connection with the downtown built environment in waterfront areas, namely: Gdańsk, Szczecin, Warszawa (Warsaw), Kraków (Cracow), Wrocław and Poznań.
Preliminary Report on Ignitibility of Combined Pro-Ecological Waterproofing and Fire Retardant Coatings for Paperboard in Architectural Application
Authors: Jasiołek Agata
Published: February 2023

Both fire and water protection are crucial for the safety and usability of paper-based products applied as building components. The presented study investigates the possibility of combining environmentally-friendly fire retardants with oil- and wax-based waterproofing coatings on paperboard for architectural applications. The proposed impregnation technique can be used as protection for paper-based temporary and emergency structures, or as part of the protective system for building envelopes of permanent structures. The fire retardants selected for the tests were diammonium phosphate and a mixture of borax and boric acid in a 1:1 ratio. Single-flame ignitability tests were performed on the impregnated specimens to assess the fire performance of specimens with fire impregnation, waterproofing impregnation and both. A Life Cycle Assessment analysis was performed for fire-retardant paperboard. The study has shown that the application of layered fire and waterproofing treatments on paperboard components is possible and leads to a significant reduction in flammability compared to untreated and only waterproofed specimens.
Investigation of Thermal Decomposition and Gases Release from Pre-Drying Municipal Solid Waste (PMSW) Via Pyrolysis Technology
Authors: Jamro Imtiaz Ali , Khoso Salim , Shah Syyed Adnan Raheel , Ali Sadaquat , Ali Fahmeed , Hassane Haseeb Ul
Published: February 2023

Present study investigates the thermal decomposition and syngas potential of pre-drying municipal solid waste (PMSW) via pyrolysis using thermo-gravimetric (TGA) analyzer coupled with the mass spectrometer (MS). The experiments were performed at the heating rates 5 and 15°C/min. Differential thermo-gravimetric (DTG) curves exposed four conversion phases at lower heating rate and two conversion phases at higher heating rate. MS analysis of the evolved gases H2, CO, and CH4 revealed that the devolatilization phase played a major role during the processes. Higher H2 generation was observed at a lower heating rate due to more contact among PMSW and process temperature. Higher CO and CH4 were also favored at lower heating rate. Total yield of gases was found higher due to higher CO generation. For the estimation of activation energy (Ea), Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (FWO) kinetic model was applied at the conversion rates (α) ranged from 5–35. In overall, the lower heating rate supported the higher WMSW conversion as well as higher gas released during the process. Hence, this study will help to evaluate the H2 potential of the PMSW using pyrolysis thermal technology.
The Problem Faced by Freshmen Students of English Education Department In Writing English Paragraph
Authors: Syahtia Pane Widi , Olivia Sanchez Aranxtha
Published: February 2023

This research is aimed to reveal new students’ obstacle in doing paragraph writing; from the pre-writing activity, writing process and also editing. Descriptive qualitative was done to conduct this research. The researchers used interview to collect data and also to verify the result of the data by doing observation on student’s work in writing process. After the results revealed, it is hoped that they are useful for teachers and also students to know the problem they probably face in paragraph writing teaching and also learning, therefore they can anticipate the problem and find solution to those obstacles. The result of this research shows that the students face difficulties in determining topic, main idea, and also the rest of content, grammatical error, vocabulary difficulty, making brainstorming phase, forgot or confused to determine conclusion, punctuation, translation and coherence problem, mistake in language (sentence structure, spelling and word choice).
Estrategias de las empresas automotrices en Argentina: del modelo local al regional dependiente (1991-2011)
Authors: Naspleda Federico Daniel
Published: February 2023

El presente trabajo estudia las estrategias de las empresas automotrices en Argentina durante dos etapas de transformación del país: el neoliberalismo (1991-2001) y el posneoliberalismo (2002-2011). Parte de entender las acciones de estas empresas siguiendo la reorganización productiva y comercial en el MERCOSUR como respuesta al desarrollo y crisis del sector durante los años 1951-1989, y como parte de las fases de acumulación del país. En términos metodológicos, se integran teorías sobre estrategias empresarias con exámeneshistóricos y empíricos de la producción, ventas, tipos de modelos y el comercio. Las conclusiones principales muestran una particular reestructuración en la producción automotriz por los cambios en las tácticas de las corporaciones. La mayoría de las mismas crearon un mercado regional utilizando estrategias EBAE-complementarias que fueron combinadas a las tradicionales de MS. Cuestión que les permitió lograr una fabricacióna gran escala y formar un modelo de VyD dependiente en términos tecnológicos.
Heterogeneidad ocupacional y reproducción de la fuerza de trabajo: los casos de Argentina y México
Authors: Poy Santiago , Montoya-García María Valeria Judith
Published: February 2023

El artículo analiza las desigualdades en los procesos de reproducción socioeconómica de la fuerza de trabajo en relación con la heterogeneidad socio-ocupacional. Para esto, considera los comportamientos sociodemográ- ficos y laborales de los hogares de trabajadores/as, tomando como casos de estudio Argentina y México. La hipótesis es que la heterogeneidad económico-ocupacional origina procesos de desigualdad estructural en las condiciones de vida de la fuerza laboral, expresándose en capacidades deficientes de reproducción material, que no serían independientes de los comportamientos reproductivos que despliegan los hogares. Las fuentes de información fueron la Encuesta Permanente de Hogares (EPH) de Argentina y la Encuesta Nacional de Ocu- pación y Empleo (ENOE) de México. Se aplicaron técnicas estadísticas descriptivas junto con un modelo de re- gresión logística binaria. Los resultados sugieren que la heterogeneidad ocupacional de los países analizados juega un rol determinante en las desiguales capacidades de reproducción material de la fuerza de trabajo de los hogares.
Association between asthma, rhinitis and atopic dermatitis with leprosy: A case-control study
Authors: Tenório Martha Débora Lira , Araujo Jonnia Maria Sherlock , de Melo Enaldo Vieira , Cazzaniga Rodrigo Anselmo , Aragão Ana-Luiza Furtado , Valois Laís Quadros , Severo Joanna , Santos-Filho Marcello Augusto Anchieta , Menezes-Silva Lucas , Machado Julianne Alves , Reed Steven G. , Duthie Malcolm S. , de Almeida Roque Pacheco , Bezerra-Santos Marcio , de Jesus Amélia Ribeiro
Published: February 2023

Background

Considering the cross-regulation of Th1 and Th2 responses, we hypothesised that atopic diseases (Th2) inhibit the protective Th1 immune response to Mycobacterium leprae and exacerbates leprosy.

Objective

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the association between leprosy and atopic diseases.

Methods

To evaluate the association of atopic diseases with leprosy, we conducted a case-control study that included leprosy patients (n = 333) and their household contacts (n = 93). The questionnaire from the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood, which is validated in several countries for epidemiological diagnosis of atopic diseases, was applied to determine the occurrence of atopic diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis among leprosy patients and the household contacts.

Results

Considering clinical and epidemiological data, among the leprosy group 51.6% (n = 172) were determined to have at least one atopic disease, while atopy was observed less frequently at 40.86% among household contacts (n = 38). When two or more atopic diseases were assessed, the frequency was significantly higher among the leprosy patients than in the household contacts (21.9% vs. 11.8%; P-value = 0.03). Likewise, the frequency of asthma was significantly higher among leprosy patients (21%) than in the household contacts (10.8%; P-value = 0.02). Thus, our analyses revealed an association of atopic diseases with leprosy, with a significant linear increase in the occurrence of leprosy with an increase in the number of atopic diseases (P-value = 0.01).

Limitation

Due to the difficulties in recruiting household contacts that have prolonged contact with patients, but are not genetically related to the patient, the household contacts group is smaller than the leprosy patient group.

Conclusion

The data reveal an association between atopic diseases and leprosy outcomes. This knowledge could improve the treatment of leprosy patients with co-incident atopic diseases.
The association between skin cancer and HIV infection
Authors: Martinez Daniela de Abreu e Silva , Lupi Omar , D’Ácri Antônio Macedo
Published: February 2023

Background

People affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), are burdened by a higher risk of developing malignancies including non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and melanoma skin cancer.

Objective

To evaluate the association of HIV with melanoma and NMSC at a University Hospital.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional retrospective study of HIV-infected and a matched comparison group, analyzing the associations between skin cancer and HIV infection.

Results

Compared to the HIV-uninfected, HIV-infected had 80% association with skin cancer (CI 95%: 1.3-2.4, P = 0.001) The risk was 45-fold higher by patients" age (CI 95%: 3.3-15.9: P = 0.001). When adjusted for patient age, sex and race, the risk was 6.4 fold ligher of having cancer if compared to the others (CI 95%: 49-84, P = 0.001). Melanoma was not found in HIV-infected.

Conclusion

With this study, we have demonstrated that HIV-infected patients have an increased risk of BCC and SCC. Preventive dermatologic management is pivotal in the care of immunosuppressed patients. These patients must undergo the dermatological examination annually and should receive extensive counseling regarding sun avoidance, use of sunscreens,and sun-protective clothing.
Targeted transvenous embolization of a dural arteriovenous fistula at the jugular tubercle venous complex
Authors: Tsutsui Taishi , Misaki Kouichi , Yoshikawa Akifumi , Nogami Kenshu , Nambu Iku , Kamide Tomoya , Muramatsu Naoki , Nakada Mitsutoshi
Published: February 2023

Background:

Dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) occurring near the hypoglossal canal are rare. Detailed evaluation of vascular structures can identify shunt pouches at the jugular tubercle venous complex (JTVC) in the bone near the hypoglossal canal. Although the JTVC has several venous connections, including the hypoglossal canal, there have been no reports of transvenous embolization (TVE) of a dAVF at the JTVC using an approach route other than the hypoglossal canal. This report describes the first case of complete occlusion with targeted TVE using an alternative approach route in a 70-year-old woman presenting with tinnitus diagnosed with dAVF at the JTVC.

Case Description:

The patient had no history of head trauma or other preexisting conditions. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed no abnormal findings in the brain parenchyma. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) revealed a dAVF near the ACC. The shunt pouch was located in the JTVC, near the left hypoglossal canal, with feeders from the bilateral ascending pharyngeal arteries and occipital arteries, left meningohypophyseal trunk, and odontoid arch of the left vertebral artery. TVE was performed near the shunt pouch. Localized packing of the shunt point was achieved. The patient’s tinnitus improved. Postoperative MRI showed disappearance of the shunt without any complications. No recurrence was observed on MRA 6 months after treatment.

Conclusion:

Our results suggest targeted TVE is an effective treatment for dAVFs at the JTVC.
Didaktik in digitalisierten Laboren und Werkstätten
Authors:   ZiLL Zentrum für interdisziplinäres Lehren und Lernen der TU Dresden, Franke Julia , Wegner Gesine ,   ZiLL Zentrum für interdisziplinäres Lehren und Lernen der TU Dresden
Published: February 2023

Der Vortrag 'Didaktik in digitalisierten Laboren und Werkstätten' im Rahmen der zweiwöchigen Veranstaltungsreihe 'Austausch digitale Lehre' der Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz (HSZG) beschreibt die möglichen Bereiche für eine Digitalisierung in Labor und Werkstatt nach dem Ebenenmodell von J.Franke und G. Wegner, 2022. Für jeden Bereich werden Herausforderungen für Lehrende aufgezeigt und anhand dieser eine Checkliste für Lehrende in digitalisierten Lehrszenarien entworfen.