bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
REAKTULISASI DAN PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PELESTARIAN BARONGSAI SEBAGAI MODAL SOSIAL HARMONI MULTIETNIS DI SURAKARTA
Authors: Riyadi Riyadi , Hermawan Eko Satriya , Pelu Musa , Wibowo Guntur Arie
Published: February 2024

The problem that arises in this research is how to make a pattern in the form of a prototype / model of lion dance so that it is always present not only in annual rituals such as Chinese New Year, but can live throughout the year by optimizing the lion dance for the benefit of rituals, rituals, tourism, entertainment, and sports. sports, considering that most of the players are Javanese so that Javanese and Chinese can blend naturally within the framework of multicultural life, which is achieved by the development of one of the Chinese cultures, especially the performing arts of Barongsai which is expected to be able to improve the economy of the people of Surakarta in the tourism sector (ecotourism). From the problems above, the following questions can be formulated: First, to what extent is the lion dance developed outside the interests of traditional rituals?; Second, to what extent is the appreciation of the public and the government for using the lion dance in various interests?; Third, how to formulate a development model that allows accommodation of the lion dance function as a ritual, tourism, entertainment, and sport, in an integrated manner?; and Fourth, how are stakeholder and stakeholder responses that can be done in FGD and expert judgment. With strong multicultural social stability, various positive impacts in the economic and cultural tourism fields can be formed. In the development of the lion dance performance, it is very important to develop synergistically the integration of Ritual, Tourism, Entertainment, and Sports.
UPAYA GURU MENCERDASKAN PARA SISWA SD MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN JARAK JAUH (PJJ) SAAT PANDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Saribumi Pohan Sutan
Published: February 2024

Situasi pandemi covid 19 yang belum selesai mengakibatkan proses pembelajaran tatap muka juga belum bisa dilaksanakan, sehingga dalam satu setengah tahun proses pembelajaran menggunakan daring (PJJ) hingga batas waktu yang belum dapat ditentukan. Artikel ini membahas tentang Upaya Guru Mencerdaskan Siswa SD Melalui Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh (PJJ) di masa pandemi, karena pembelajaran tatap muka belum bisa dilaksanakan guna menghindari penularan wabah covid 19. Tujuan artikel ini mengungkap inovasi dan kreativitas guru SD dalam memberikan informasi materi pembelajaran pada siswanya melalui PJJ, dan asumsi kesiapan siswa menerima informasi tersebut melalui PJJ. Para guru dan siswa senantiasa berjuang dan bertahan serta dipaksakan beradaptasi dengan media komputer/HP melalui jaringan internet, walaupun terdapat keterbatasan waktu, biaya, fisik dan psikis. Tumbuh dan berkembangnya siswa seolah-olah dibatasi oleh dinding rumah dan para siswa tidak mengira belajar daring (PJJ) tidak berkesudahan, sementara kerinduan bertemu dan bersendagurau dengan teman-teman di sekolah semakin terasa. Upaya guru pada PJJ mengurangi porsi metode ceramah dan memilih metode dengan memberi tugas serta motivasi siswa untuk lebih tergugah berbicara dan bertanya.
DESIGN OF BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION FOR POWER PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES USING DESIGN THINKING METHOD
Authors: Putri Nikita Ashardika , Nadlifatin Reny
Published: February 2024

Power generation business competition in Indonesia is increasingly competitive due to the growth of IPP’s with better levels of reliability and efficiency. IPP growth with the TOP scheme in PJBTL has the potential to burden PLN and the state's finances in the long term. In order to guarantee the sustainability of the company, this needs to be a concern of PLN and its subsidiary, PLN Nusantara Power (PLN NP). PLN NP is expected to be able to provide more competitive O&M service fees. This study aims to formulate cost efficiency O&M services based on factors that affect the cost of supplying electricity, to provide efficient and competitive O&M service costs. The research began with the in-depth interviews with experts and reports of electricity supply, O&M service business processes, list of power plant units which were analyzed using the design thinking method, and supported by the cost leadership and blue ocean strategy. The results of the analysis obtained from this study have been validated by experts, in the form of proposed formulations that are studied comprehensively, and are able to solve O&M service cost problems by implementing a cost leadership strategy through changes to return on investment schemes, use of local workforce, appointment schemes directly, as well as the transfer of 3rd party contracts. This research proves that the proposed formulation is able to support O&M service cost efficiency of 9.5%.
COMPARISON OF MARKET BASKET ANALYSIS METHOD USING APRIORI ALGORITHM, FREQUENT PATTERN GROWTH (FP- GROWTH) AND EQUIVALENCE CLASS TRANSFORMATION (ECLAT) (CASE STUDY: SUPERMARKET “X” TRANSACTION DATA FOR 2021)
Authors: Wahyuningsih Rina , Suharsono Agus , Iriawan Nur
Published: February 2024

The retail industry continues to grow and develop in Indonesia. The retail sector as a provider of goods used in everyday life has long started digital transformation in its business. Digital technology helps the retail industry collect valuable customer data. Business analytic is the use of data, information technology and statistical analysis, which is used to obtain information about a business and make decisions based on facts. Business analytic turns data into steps or actions in the context of making business decisions. Consumer needs and purchasing behavior can be predicted with big data-based technology. Association Rule is a technique in data mining to find the relationship between items in an item set combination. One of the utilizations of the association rule method is market basket analysis. Algorithms that can be used to analyze consumer purchasing patterns include the Apriori algorithm, Frequent Pattern Growth (FP-Growth) which represents a database structure in a horizontal format, and the Equivalence Class Transformation (ECLAT) algorithm which represents a vertical data format. In addition, this research will first analyze the complexity of the algorithm based on the time complexity in running the algorithm. This analysis uses these three algorithms, which are applied to Supermarket "X" transaction data in 2021, namely 136,202 transactions. The measure of goodness that is used to find out the best algorithm uses support and confidence values. The results show that the ECLAT algorithm is the most superior algorithm compared to the others based on the execution time required by the algorithm. The support value used in forming associations in the ECLAT algorithm is 1%, resulting in 19 rules. From the results of these rules, the highest support value was generated by the purchase of Indomie goreng special and Indomie ayam bawang, where as many as 1,362 shopping transactions bought these two items together or 2.71% of the total transactions.
Strengthening School Counselor Capacity in Implementing The Pancasila Learner Profile Through Guidance and Counseling Program
Authors: Awalya Siska Pratiwi  , Muslihati  , Zen Ella Faridati , Sobri Ahmad Yusuf , Achmad Miftachul Ilmi  , Khusnul Khowatim
Published: February 2024

This service is motivated by the non-optimal implementation process of Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile among school counselors. Strengthening the profile of Pancasila students is one of the government programs in the context of an independent curriculum. This effort is urgent to strengthen the noble character of students to become a figure of faith and piety, think critically, creatively, independently, have a broad view and be able to adapt to diversity in Indonesia and the global context, be responsible for all attitudes and actions. All teachers in various types and levels of education are the frontline stakeholders in strengthening the Pancasila learner profile, including at the Madrasah Tsanawiyah level, both public and private, so teachers must understand the nature and purpose of this program as well as be capable and competent in implementing various strategies and educational techniques to strengthen the Pancasila learner profile. It is very important to strengthen the Pancasila learner profile in students so that Indonesian youth are ready to face the challenges of the Demographic Bonus and global competition. The implementation of service activities is carried out using the 6P method, namely; (1) preparation stage; (2) material preparation stage; (3) socialization stage; (4) training stage; (5) closing stage; and (6) reporting stage. With the application of the Twin-Cycle Experiential Learning Model method, it is hoped that it will be able to foster the character of educators in the application of the Pancasila student profile in schools based on the 6 dimensions of the student profile character.
Empowerment Of Educators And Parents In Increasing The Value Of Religious Moderation In Early Childhood
Authors: Syaikhon Dr. Muhammad Syaikhon, SHI., MHI. , Djuwari Djuwari , Berda Asmara Berda Asmara , Fifi Khoirul Fitriyah Fifi Khoirul Fitriyah , Nanang Rokhman Saleh Nanang Rokhman Saleh , Andini Hardiningrum Andini Hardiningrum
Published: February 2024

Intolerance is one of the problems that occurs in Indonesia, especially in Gresik district. Educational institutions are the right solution to instill the value of moderation which can eliminate attitudes of intolerance, especially starting from early childhood education. Taman Asuh Anak Muslim (TAAM) Adinda is one of the early childhood education institutions located in Kepatihan village, Menganti sub-district, Gresik district. This institution consists of KB, RA, TPA, and TPQ. The problem faced at TAAM Adinda is that many educators and parents still do not understand the methods and importance of the value of religious moderation in early childhood. This community service activity was carried out to increase knowledge and understanding about increasing the value of religious moderation in early childhood at TAAM Adinda, Kepatihan Menganti Gresik. The time for implementing activities is 4 months. The method used was to gather educators and parents of TAAM Adinda students and then provide counseling about increasing the value of religious moderation in early childhood. This extension uses lecture and question and answer methods. The respondent's level of knowledge can be determined through a pre-test in the form of a questionnaire which will be filled in by the respondent to determine the level of knowledge regarding increasing the value of religious moderation in early childhood. The pre-test was carried out before the counseling was given, meanwhile to determine the increase in respondents' knowledge regarding increasing the value of religious moderation in early childhood, it could be determined by comparing the results of the post-test which was completed by the respondents after the counseling was carried out with the results of the pre-test. The output results of this community service activity are national journals and reports on increasing respondents' knowledge, understanding and awareness regarding increasing the value of religious moderation in early childhood. The conclusion in this community service activity is that the knowledge of educators and parents of students at the TAAM Adinda institution based on the pre-test results is mostly still low, while based on the post-test results, almost all participants have experienced an increase.
The Impact of Classroom Management and Motıvatıon on Students’ Achıevement
Authors: Lutfi Darmansyah  , Kristanti Yuntoro Putri  , Irwan Sulistyanto
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of classroom management and motivation on students’ achievement. This study was located at SMK Queen Al-Falah in class XI Multimedia with a total of 70 respondents. This study uses a quantitative correlation method with data collection techniques in the form of questionnaires and documentation. Meanwhile, multiple regression analysis was used in this study at a significance level of 0.05. This study found (1) there is no significant impact of classroom management on students' achievement with a significance value of 0.813> 0.05 (2) there is a significant impact of motivation on students' achievement with a significance value of 0.01 < 0.05 (3) there is a significant impact of classroom management and motivation on students' achievement with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. The correlation value R was 0.458 with a moderate category. While the R square was 0.209 which could be interpreted that classroom management and motivation contribute 20.9% on students' achievement.
Application of Project-Based Learning Model in Stage Management Course: Global Perspective
Authors: Handayaningrum Warih , Pance Mariati
Published: February 2024

This article aims to explore the application of Project-Based Learning (PJBL) models in the course of stage management and to examine the global perspective regarding its implementation. In the context of the stage management course, PJBL can serve as an effective tool to involve students in practical and in-depth learning experiences. The implementation steps of the PJBL model are as follows: Firstly, the selection of challenging and relevant projects or tasks related to the field of stage management is carried out. Secondly, instructional planning is developed, including learning objectives, schedules, resources, and assessments. Subsequently, students are divided into working teams that will collaborate to complete the project. The learning process revolves around the project, with the instructor playing the role of a facilitator and guide. Through the implementation of the PJBL model, students are provided with opportunities to develop managerial skills, team collaboration, problem-solving, and more. Students also have the chance to learn from real experiences and apply management theories learned in practical situations. Furthermore, global competencies are also honed through this implementation, achieved by integrating elements of multiculturalism and cultural diversity within the given projects. In conclusion, the implementation of the PJBL model in the stage management course demonstrates significant potential in enhancing student engagement and facilitating deeper learning experiences. Taking a global perspective into account, this model can help students prepare themselves to face real-world challenges in the field of stage management.
Preliminary Study of Grade Five Students’ Critical Thinking Skills on Plants Material
Authors: Laudia Stefanie Marla , Widodo Wahono , Sudibyo Elok , Prahani Binar Kurnia
Published: February 2024

This study investigated the initial critical thinking skills of grade five students on plant materials and explored a suitable learning model solution method for the students' conditions. The study used a preliminary design and a critical thinking skills test instrument to collect data. The results showed that students' critical thinking skills varied widely, with none of the students scoring in the very good category, 11.00% of students scoring in the good category, 58.00% of students scoring in the fair category, 26.00% of students scoring in the poor category, and 5.00% of students scoring in the very poor category. These findings suggest that students need more support to develop their critical thinking skills, particularly in the areas of deduction, inference, and evaluation of arguments. Future researchers could design learning tools using specific learning methods/models to address these areas and improve students' critical thinking skills.
Examining Physical Workload and Manual Material Handling: A NIOSH Lifting Equation Analysis for Packing Workers at PT X
Authors: Roro Siti Karimah Rahadian , Nourma Rhomadhoni Muslikha , Ratriwardhani Ratna Ayu , Sahri Moch.
Published: February 2024

Data derived from the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire results at PT X in March 2023 revealed that approximately 55.5% of packing workers reported experiencing extreme pain in their back and waist, attributed to manual handling tasks. This study aims to evaluate the safety of manual handling activities associated with cardboard packaging for finished products. Employing a quantitative analytic research approach with an observational method, the study includes a population and sample of 9 packing workers at PT X. Physical workload is assessed using the Cardiovascular Load method, and an ergonomic risk evaluation is conducted using the Composite Lifting Index (CLI) calculation method, considering the multitasking nature of packing work. Findings from the physical workload measurements highlight that one worker has a %CVL above 30%, placing the workload of all packing workers in the "needs improvement" classification. Additionally, CLI calculations for four units surpass the criteria, with values ≥ 3, signifying that all packing activities across units at PT X are deemed high-risk. Recommendations for improvement include adjusting the distance between the load and the body, refining lifting techniques, addressing work duration, adopting two-person lifting for heavy loads, and displaying posters with tips for manual weight lifting. Following the implementation of these proposed improvements, the results indicate that packing work at PT X is now considered safe to perform.
ANALYSIS OF NURSING CARE WITH THE APPLICATION OF THERMOTHERAPY TO OVERCOME PAIN ACUTE PROBLEMS AMONG ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME PATIENTS AT ICU RSI JEMURSARI SURABAYA
Authors: Handhayani Riris Dwi , Umamah Farida , Kamariyah Nurul , Damawiyah Siti
Published: February 2024

Background: Acute Coronary Syndrome (SKA) includes a heart emergency disease with clinical manifestations in the form of feelings of discomfort or chest pain.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the application of thermotherapy in acute coronary syndrome patients to overcome acute pain problems in ICU RSI Surabaya Jemursari.
Methods: This research uses a descriptive method of case studies. The subjects used were 1 patient with acute coronary syndrome who had acute pain nursing problems. Thermotherapy is given for 3 days every 15-20 minutes repeated twice a day or every 12 hours. Data were collected by direct interviews with patients and families, observation and physical examination. Data collection methods include assessment, diagnosis, intervention, implementation and evaluation.
Result: After nursing care for 3 days with the application of thermotherapy, namely placing a compress bag containing warm water with a temperature of 50 ° C wrapped with a cloth to be attached to the back / posterior, and attaching a warm compress cloth to the patient's chest area for 15-20 minutes repeated 2x or per 12 hours making the pain felt by the patient can decrease until it does not feel evidenced by complaints of decreased pain, Grimacing decreases, restlessness decreases, difficulty sleeping decreases, pulse frequency improves, breathing patterns improve.
Conclusion: The application of thermotherapy has proven effective in reducing acute pain in the chest in patients with acute coronary syndrome. For health services, this research can be applied in nursing services professionally in improving nursing care comprehensively, making thermotherapy one of the non-pharmacological therapies to overcome acute pain.
Seroprevalence and Co-infection of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E Viruses in Children – A Hospital Based Study in Bangladesh
Authors: Naher Bodhrun , Ahmed Khondaker Mobasher , Islam Md Rafiqul , Mazumder Md Wahiduzzaman , Rukunuzzaman Md Rukunuzzaman
Published: February 2024

Background: Viral hepatitis is a serious health problem globally and in endemic countries like Bangladesh. Viral hepatitis may present as mono-infection or co-infection caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, hepatitis D virus, and hepatitis E virus (HEV).  Enterically transmitted viral agents like Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and Hepatitis E virus (HEV) are common causes of viral hepatitis in developing countries. As the routes of entry are similar double infections by both agents are common. Co-infection with two or more viruses may lead to serious complications and increased mortality.
Objective: This study was carried out to learn about the seroprevalence of HAV & HEV (and double infections if any) infections in acute viral hepatitis (AVH) cases attending our hospital. 
Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study of a 2 years duration carried out in the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition department of BSMMU, Dhaka. Total 400 cases, presenting with Acute Viral Hepatitis were included in the study. Cases with suggestive history were tested for IgM anti-HAV and IgM anti-HEV respectively.
Results: Out of 400 samples, 100 samples were positive for HAV and/or HEV infection with an overall prevalence of 24.7%.  HAV & HEV seroprevalence in AVH cases were found to be 13.75% (55/400) and 5.75% (23/400), respectively. Dual infection of HAV and HEV was found in 5.25% (21/400) of study subjects. Both year, most of the positive cases are seen in the months of August and September.
Conclusion: Seroprevalence of HAV was 13.75%, HEV 5.75% and dual infection of HAV & HEV 5.25% in the current study. 
J Com Med Col Teachers’ Asso July 2023; 27(2): 52-56
Speech Language Disorder in Children: An Overview
Authors: Banu Laila Areju Man , Saad Tania , Hossain Md Kawsar , Hossain Md Azizul
Published: February 2024

The speech and language development of a child reflects his or her overall growth and cognitive abilities. Children frequently experience speech and language disorders, which may have long-term effects. Depending on its intensity, it could impair daily functioning, communication, learning, and social interaction. The purpose of this review is to address common speech and language disorders, their etiologies, and interventional strategy. With the rising incidence of speech language problem in children, it is important to early identification of the problem that may help us to take appropriate measures. Children's speech and language abilities can be significantly improved with early detection and timely intervention.  
J Com Med Col Teachers’ Asso July 2023; 27(2): 75-82
Development and Validation of an HPLC-MS/MS Method for the Quantitative Determination of Etmaben in Human Blood Plasma
Authors: Karnakova P. K. , Komarov T. N. , Archakova O. A. , Ivkin D. Yu. , Vetrova E. S. , Terninko I. I. , Shohin I. E. , Narkevich I. A.
Published: February 2024

Introduction.Etmaben is a promising drug for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, widely studied in preclinical studies. In order to conduct phase I clinical trials, it is necessary to develop a bioanalytical method for the quantitative determination of etmaben in human blood plasma.

Aim.The aim of the study is to develop and validate a method for the quantitative determination of etmaben in human blood plasma using high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometric detection (HPLC-MS/MS) for the pharmacokinetic study.

Materials and methods.The determination of etmaben in human blood plasma was carried out on a Nexera XR chromatograph with a mass-selective detector LCMS-8040 (Shimadzu Corporation, Japan). Sample preparation: precipitation with acetonitrile. Internal standard: promethazine. Column: Luna C18, 100 Å, 50 × 2.00 mm, 5 µm. Elution in gradient mode at a flow rate of 1.00 mL/min. Mobile phase: 0.1 % formic acid solution in water (eluent A), 0.1 % formic acid solution in acetonitrile (eluent B). Retention time for etmaben and promethazine is approximately 1.18 min and 1.15 min, respectively. Total chromatogram registration time: 4.00 min. Ionization method and mode: electrospray; negative mode for etmaben, positive mode for promethazine. Detection was carried out in the mode of multiple reaction monitoring (MRM): 249.90 → 92.15 m/z; 249.90 → 160.20 m/z (etmaben); 284.95 → 197.95 m/z (promethazine).

Results and discussion.We have developed, for the first time, a method for determining etmaben and performed its full and partial validation according to current regulatory requirements.

Conclusion.The method for determining etmaben in human blood plasma with a confirmed analytical range of 0.250–30.000 µg/mL has been developed and validated. The confirmed analytical range of the method based on the results of the partial validation was 0.040–35.000 µg/mL. The method was successfully applied in phase I clinical trials and can be used for other pharmacokinetic studies of etmaben.
Changes To the Management Control Function Due to The Impact of The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Misun Juraj
Published: February 2024

Since the division of management into individual functions, controlling has – despite some turbulences – been an integral part of management theory. The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in the first half of 2020 and hit the work of perhaps every manager hard. Managers had to adapt their functions, including controlling, because the crisis threatened not only the existence of the organisation but also the lives of its members. Crises also bring opportunities for the wise, and the changes they bring can become permanent. However, a literature review of academic papers revealed that this opportunity was rarely taken and that the authors paid little attention to changes in controlling. Based on a questionnaire survey of 425 organizations operating in the Slovakia (conducted in the spring of 2022), this paper presents case studies of 17 companies on how the controlling function has changed for a number of their managers due to the pandemic. The sample consisted of those companies from which more than one manager responded. Compared to the overall sample, the case study companies did not report a single significant change in function, but the proportion of larger changes was almost double that of all businesses analysed. Although in many cases managers have made changes to control and will retain these changes, the results suggest that this management function has seen only minor, or no changes and the crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic did not turn into an opportunity to optimize it.
Gender role conflicts experienced by Indonesian women with gynecological cancer: A phenomenological study
Authors: Ma'rifah Atun Raudotul , Afiyanti Yati , Djatmiko Wisnu , Ruwaida Ida , Milanti Ariesta
Published: February 2024

Background: Gynecological cancer and its treatments can lead to sexual problems, potentially disrupting the gender role performance of women. Sexuality and gender roles are context-specific, yet these issues remain unexplored in the Indonesian context. Objective: This study aimed to explore the gender role conflicts experienced by Indonesian women having gynecological cancer. Method: A qualitative design with a phenomenology approach was utilized in this study. Data were collected through individualized, face-to-face, in-depth interviews conducted from 1 April to 30 December 2022 with 22 women diagnosed with gynecological cancer who had undergone treatments at the Dharmais Cancer Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Three themes were developed: 1) challenges in fulfilling female gender roles after having cancer diagnosis and therapies, 2) emotional struggles related to gender role conflicts, and 3) efforts to cope with gender role conflicts. Conclusion: The study sheds light on how sexual complications due to gynecological cancer and its treatments extend beyond physical issues.  A deeper layer of problems around sexual dysfunctions among gynecological cancer survivors is often rooted in traditional gender-role expectations. Nurses should have a comprehensive and contextual understanding of the unique experiences of women living with gynecological cancer to facilitate a positive adaptation to their cancer journey.
The potential risk components and prevention measures of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Liberia: An in-depth interview with the health workers and stakeholders
Authors: Stephens Moses Tende , Juniastuti  , Sulistiawati  , Dossen Peter Chilaque
Published: February 2024

Background: The Ebola virus, a highly infectious and deadly pathogen, has posed a significant public health threat in West Africa for several decades. Liberia is one of the most severely affected countries. Healthcare personnel, including nurses, are on the front lines of patient care, and their perspectives are invaluable in understanding the challenges that arise during outbreaks, especially in implementing prevention measures.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the potential risk components and prevention measures of the Ebola virus disease (EVD).
Methods: This study used an exploratory descriptive qualitative design. Five stakeholders, ten doctors and five nurses who had suffered from EVD during the outbreak in Liberia participated in semi-structured interviews to provide their experience and comprehensive perspectives on EVD. Data were collected from February 2022-August 2023. NVivo 12 plus was used for inductive thematic analysis.
Results: Six themes and several subthemes emerged: 1) transmission modes (body contact, body fluid, sexual intercourse, traditional burial), 2) funeral attendance (traditional practices and crowded gatherings), 3) community-led prevention (promoting good hygiene practices, increasing awareness, contact tracing, and surveillance), 4) Ebola virus vaccine (false sense of security, potential side effects, and limited data), 5) challenges in implementing prevention measures (inadequate health infrastructures, difficulty of tracing infected people, lack of resources, and cultural-social barriers), 6) Liberia’s health systems (a weak, underfunded, fragile health infrastructure, lack of health facilities and shortage of health workers).
Conclusion: Several potential risk components contributing to the EVD outbreak should be a public concern. Strengthening the current healthcare system supported by local community and international aid providers (multidisciplinary teams) is needed to anticipate behavioral problems and to improve the efficacy of the prevention measures appropriate to the conditions in Liberia. Accordingly, the nurses’ compliance with the recommended prevention practices is necessary.
Robert Burns and Scottish Cultural Politics
Authors: Malgrati Paul
Published: February 2024

Robert Burns is Scotland’s best-known and most influential poet; yet his political legacy also ranks amongst the most contentious. Burns’s ambiguous verse, oscillating between patriotic odes, egalitarian lines, and royalist songs, lends itself to interpretations from across the political divide. At the crossroads of political history and literary studies, the present volume provides the first book-length study of Burns’s political legacy in modern and contemporary Scotland. It follows the transformations of Burns’s image during the twentieth century, as revolutionaries, nationalists, and avant-garde writers co-opted Burns’s myth to subvert their country’s social and constitutional order. From Great War jingoism to 1920s modernism to 1940s social-democracy to Cold War Communism to 1990s Devolution to the 2014 Indyref, the examination of Burns’s tempestuous afterlives sheds light on the ongoing Scottish question. Overall, it reminds us that poetry is a very shifting ground on which to build a national identity.
Guardians of Intestinal Homeostasis: Focus on Intestinal Epithelial Cells
Authors: Elbrashy Maha M. , Metwally Hozaifa , Kishimoto Tadamitsu
Published: February 2024

The intestinal epithelium not only facilitates the absorption of nutrients, but also plays a pivotal role in guarding intestinal homeostasis and preventing opportunistic gut microbiome invasions. The intestinal epithelial cells have diverse and coordinated regulatory networks that provide intricate lines of defense, in order to maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier. The epithelial defense comprises the anatomical structure of intestinal epithelial cells as a stout physical barrier and its covering mucus layer containing diverse antimicrobial peptides. In addition, epithelial cells are well-equipped with diverse microbial sensors, which upon activation induce the expression of downstream immunomodulatory networks of cytokines and chemokines. In this review, we summarize the intestinal epithelial cells’ defense mechanisms and their role in maintaining intestinal homeostasis.
Hair Follicle Stem Cells: the Signaling Hub of the Skin
Authors: Tan Yongci , Chang Haocai
Published: February 2024

Hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs) are recognized as multipotential stem cells with exceptional proliferative capacity. Their regulatory effect on skin homeostasis is orchestrated through intricate signaling pathways, including Wnt/β-catenin, transforming growth factor-β/bone morphogenetic protein (TGFβ/BMP), Notch, and Hedgehog. Concurrently, HFSCs inhabit the bulge region of the outer root sheath of the hair follicle (HF), serving as the epicenter for skin-organizing signaling during homeostasis, engaging in dynamic interactions with other functionally specialized niche cells. This comprehensive review delineates the nuanced interplay of both cell-intrinsic and cell-extrinsic mechanisms governing HFSCs within the skin. The aspiration is that this synthesis of knowledge will contribute meaningfully to the theoretical foundations underpinning further investigations into skin disorders.
REVITALISASI KEARIFAN LOKAL DALAM MENJAGA LAHAN PERTANIAN PANGAN BERKELANJUTAN
Authors: Rakhman Moh. Arief , Lega Michael
Published: February 2024

Local wisdom can be a source of strength for a more effective village development, such as a source of village regulation policies. The purposees of study are to find out how the local wisdom possessed by the people of Pasar Terusan Village is in cultivating rice and to analyze the impact of revitalizing local wisdom becoming the Village Regulation on the protection of food agricultural land. The research was conducted using qualitative methods with a descriptive approach. The collection of various data was carried out through a combination of in-depth interview, documentation and observation techniques. The form of local wisdom possessed by the people of Pasar Terusan Village can be seen from the ritual activities carried out in the process of farming and also the philosophy of livelihood that comes from rice, livestock and rubber. The revitalization of local wisdom adopted into a village regulation has successfully maintained sustainable food agricultural land, even the number of existing agricultural land increases compared to that before. In addition to customary sanctions, the welfare of community coming from the philosophy of life has its own impact on the community's choice to maintain their agricultural land.
On sums involving divisor function, Euler's totient function, and floor function
Authors: Sebata Junya
Published: February 2024

Every positive integer $l \in \mathbb{N}$ can be formed $l = (m + n)d$, provided $gcd(m,n)=1$. From this point of view, the next formulas $n=\sum_{d|l} \varphi(d)$ and $\frac{n(n+1)}{2}=\sum_{k=1}^{n} \varphi(k)[\frac{n}{k}]$, and these equivalence had been proved. In this paper on an extension of these results, the next identity is proved: $\sum_{k=1}^{n} \sum_{\substack{(a+b)c=k \\ gcd(a,b)=1}} f(a,b)\cdot g(c) = \sum_{k=1}^{n} \sum_{\substack{a+b=k \\ gcd(a,b)=1}} f(a,b) \sum_{i\leq [\frac{n}{k}]} g(i) = \sum_{a+b \leq n} f(\frac{a}{gcd(a,b)},\frac{b}{gcd(a,b)})\cdot g(gcd(a,b))$. We also show the next formulas are corollaries of it: $\sum_{k=1}^{n} \tau(k)=\sum_{k=1}^{n} [\frac{n}{k}] = \sum_{a+b \leq n} \frac{1}{\varphi(\frac{a+b}{gcd(a,b)})}$, $\sum_{d|n} f(d)\cdot g(\frac{n}{d}) = \sum_{k = 1}^{n} f(gcd(k,n))\cdot\frac{g(\frac{n}{gcd(k,n)})}{\varphi(\frac{n}{gcd(k,n)})}$, $\sigma(n) = \sum_{k = 1}^{n} \frac{\frac{n}{gcd(k,n)}}{\varphi(\frac{n}{gcd(k,n)})} = \sum_{k = 1}^{n} \frac{gcd(k,n)}{\varphi(\frac{n}{gcd(k,n)})}$, $n = \sum_{k = 1}^{n} \frac{\varphi(gcd(k,n))}{\varphi(\frac{n}{gcd(k,n)})}$, $\sum_{\substack{a+b=n \\ gcd(a,b)=1}} gcd(a-1,b+1) = \sum_{a+b=n} \frac{\varphi(n)}{\varphi(\frac{n}{gcd(a,b)})}$, and so on. In addition to it, we evaluate a sequence $\sum_{k=1}^{n} \varphi(k)\tau(k)$.
Interaktivitas Netizen 24 Jam Pasca Deklarasi Bacapres AMIN
Authors: Sanjaya Mochammad Lucky Trita , Nasvian Moch Fuad
Published: February 2024

Pemilu tahun 2024 akan memunculkan presiden baru setelah Jokowi menjabat selama dua periode. Pada pemilu 2024, partai Nasdem serta PKB mengusung pasangan Anies Baswedan - Muhaimin Iskandar sebagai calon Presiden, dan wakil Presiden. Pencalonan pasangan AMIN mengundang perdebatan. Penelitian ini menganalisis reaksi netizen dalam komentar konten rekaman tayangan YouTube empat saluran berita Indonesia – TvOneNews, MerdekaDotCom, METRO TV, dan KOMPASTV – pada siaran langsung deklarasi Anies Baswedan dan Muhaimin Iskandar sebagai calon presiden 2024. Fokus data penelitian ini menggunakan komentar 24 jam pertama pasca deklarasi pasangan Anies Baswedan dan Muhaimin Iskandar. Penelitian ini menggunakan Analisis tematik dan mengungkapkan Empat tema utama dari analisis komentar adalah: pendukung politikus lain, politikus tidak inspiratif, politikus mapan, dan kebanggaan nasional, yang mencerminkan beragam perspektif. Anonimitas di YouTube memungkinkan ekspresi opini, emosi, dan afiliasi sosial-politik eksplisit. Hal ini menyoroti sifat partisipatif media sosial dalam memfasilitasi diskusi politik. Namun, peningkatan interaktivitas belum tentu menghasilkan diskusi yang berkualitas. Analisis lebih lanjut mengenai substansi komentar diperlukan untuk mengkaji kualitas yang membentuk wacana politik online di Indonesia. Studi ini memberikan pemetaan awal reaksi bagi peneliti masa depan untuk membangun menggunakan analisis sentimen atau jaringan. Hasil penelitian ini juga menggarisbawahi pentingnya memahami wacana publik dalam konteks politik mengingat banyaknya pemanfaatan media sosial sebagai sarana kampanye.
Kinematic changes of the trunk and lower limbs during voluntary lateral sway postural control in adults with low back pain
Authors: Chen Zhengquan , Tirosh Oren , Han Jia , Adams Roger , El-Ansary Doa , Pranata Adrian
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Voluntary lateral weight shifting is essential for gait initiation. However, kinematic changes during voluntary lateral weight shifting remain unknown in people with low back pain (LBP). This study aims to explore the differences in kinematics and muscle activation when performing a voluntary lateral weight shifting task between patients with LBP and asymptomatic controls without pain.

Methods: Twenty-eight participants volunteered in this study (14 in both the LBP group and the control group). The Sway Discrimination Apparatus (SwayDA) was used to generate a postural sway control task, mimicking lateral weight shifting movements when initiating gait. Kinematic parameters, including range of motion (ROM) and standard deviation of ROM (Std-ROM) of the lumbar spine, pelvis, and lower limb joints, were recorded using a motion capture system during lateral weight shifting. The electroactivity of the trunk and lower limb muscles was measured through surface electromyography using root mean square (RMS). The significant level was 0.05. An independent t-test was employed to compare kinematic parameters, and muscle activation between the LBP group and the control group. A paired-sample t-test, adjusted with Bonferroni correction (significant level of 0.025), was utilized to examine differences between the ipsilateral weight shifting towards side (dominant side) and the contralateral side.

Results: The results of kinematic parameters showed significantly decreased ROM and std-ROM of the ipsilateral hip in the transverse plane (tROM = −2.059, p = 0.050; tstd-ROM = −2.670, p = 0.013), as well as decreased ROM of the ipsilateral knee in the coronal plane (t = −2.148, p = 0.042), in the LBP group compared to the control group. For the asymptomatic controls, significantly larger ROM and ROM-std were observed in the hip and knee joints on the ipsilateral side in contrast to the contralateral side (3.287 ≤ t ≤ 4.500, 0.001 ≤ p≤ 0.006), but no significant differences were found between the two sides in the LBP group. In addition, the LBP group showed significantly lower RMS of the biceps femoris than the control group (tRMS = −2.186, p = 0.044).

Discussion: Patients with LBP showed a conservative postural control pattern, characterized by reduced ROM of ipsilateral joints and diminished activation of the biceps femoris. These findings suggested the importance of voluntary postural control assessment and intervention to maximize recovery.
CFD-DEM model of a cold plasma assisted fluidized bed powder coating process
Authors: Martin-Salvador P. , Verschueren R. H. , De Beer T. , Kumar A.
Published: February 2024

Cold plasma coating technology for surface functionalization of pharmaceutical powder particles is a promising approach to introduce new characteristics such as controlled release layers, improved powder flow properties, stability coatings, and binding of active components to the surface. This is typically achieved in a fluidized bed reactor, where a jet containing the chemical precursor and the plasma afterglow is introduced through a nozzle while extra fluidization gas is injected from the bottom plate. However, the process requires proper mixing of the particles and precursor inside the plasma active zone to ensure a homogeneous coating of all particles. Therefore, such coating processes are challenging to optimize, given the complex phenomena involved in fluidization, plasma species reactions, and surface reactions. In this study, we use the CFD-DEM approach as implemented in the CFDEM®coupling package to model the process. The functionalization rate is modeled as mass transfer from the surrounding gas onto the particles, using a plasma coating zone where this transfer may happen. Mass transfer is switched off outside this zone. The DEM contact parameters and drag force are calibrated to our cellulose beads model powder using experimental tests composed by the FT4 rheometer and spouting tests. We show that while the chemistry can make or break the process, the equipment design and process conditions have a non-negligible effect on the coating metrics and thus must be considered. Cases where the fluidization flow is not high enough to produce good mixing have a high coefficient of variation of the coating mass, and therefore, they must be avoided. In addition, we also proposed an extrapolation procedure to provide results at longer coating times, showing that it is possible to predict coating performance even when simulations of the process for more than a minute are not computationally efficient.
Deciphering the impact of endoparasitic infection on immune response and gut microbial composition of Channa punctata
Authors: Kumar Vikash , Roy Suvra , Parida Satya Narayan , Bisai Kampan , Dhar Souvik , Jana Asim Kumar , Das Basanta Kumar
Published: February 2024

Intestinal parasitic infections caused by helminths are globally distributed and are a major cause of morbidity worldwide. Parasites may modulate the virulence, gut microbiota diversity and host responses during infection. Despite numerous works, little is known about the complex interaction between parasites and the gut microbiota. In the present study, the complex interplay between parasites and the gut microbiota was investigated. A total of 12 bacterial strains across four major families, including Enterobacteriaceae, Morganellaceae, Flavobacteriaceae, and Pseudomonadaceae, were isolated from Channa punctata, infected with the nematode species Aporcella sp., Axonchium sp., Tylencholaimus mirabilis, and Dioctophyme renale. The findings revealed that nematode infection shaped the fish gut bacterial microbiota and significantly affected their virulence levels. Nematode-infected fish bacterial isolates are more likely to be pathogenic, with elevated hemolytic activity and biofilm formation, causing high fish mortality. In contrast, isolates recovered further from non-parasitised C. punctata were observed to be non-pathogenic and had negligible hemolytic activity and biofilm formation. Antibiogram analysis of the bacterial isolates revealed a disproportionately high percentage of bacteria that were either marginally or multidrug resistant, suggesting that parasitic infection-induced stress modulates the gut microenvironment and enables colonization by antibiotic-resistant strains. This isolation-based study provides an avenue to unravel the influence of parasitic infection on gut bacterial characteristics, which is valuable for understanding the infection mechanism and designing further studies aimed at optimizing treatment strategies. In addition, the cultured isolates can supplement future gut microbiome studies by providing wet lab specimens to compare (meta)genomic information discovered within the gut microenvironment of fish.
Prediction of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery with fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio: a prospective observational study
Authors: Xu Wang , Ouyang Xin , Lin Yingxin , Lai Xue , Zhu Junjiang , Chen Zeling , Liu Xiaolong , Jiang Xinyi , Chen Chunbo
Published: February 2024

Background

The occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI) following cardiac surgery is common and linked to unfavorable consequences while identifying it in its early stages remains a challenge. The aim of this research was to examine whether the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR), an innovative inflammation-related risk indicator, has the ability to predict the development of AKI in individuals after cardiac surgery.

Methods

Patients who underwent cardiac surgery from February 2023 to March 2023 and were admitted to the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit of a tertiary teaching hospital were included in this prospective observational study. AKI was defined according to the KDIGO criteria. To assess the diagnostic value of the FAR in predicting AKI, calculations were performed for the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), continuous net reclassification improvement (NRI), and integrated discrimination improvement (IDI).

Results

Of the 260 enrolled patients, 85 developed AKI with an incidence of 32.7%. Based on the multivariate logistic analyses, FAR at admission [odds ratio (OR), 1.197; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.064–1.347, p = 0.003] was an independent risk factor for AKI. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve indicated that FAR on admission was a significant predictor of AKI [AUC, 0.685, 95% CI: 0.616–0.754]. Although the AUC-ROC of the prediction model was not substantially improved by adding FAR, continuous NRI and IDI were significantly improved.

Conclusions

FAR is independently associated with the occurrence of AKI after cardiac surgery and can significantly improve AKI prediction over the clinical prediction model.