bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Polymorphisms of Fatty Acid Elongase 2 Gene Afftects Risk of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in China Han Population
Authors: Mu Min , Jing Li , Zou Yuan-Jie , Tao Xing-Rong , Wang Fei , Lu Jun
Published: October 2021

Background: As an infectious disease closely related to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, autoimmunity, inflammation, environment and heredity, the relationship between the single nucleotide polymorphism of elongase 2 gene and the susceptibility to tuberculosis is still unknown.
Methods: Between January 2016 and November 2018, a hospital-based case-control study was conducted. This epidemiological survey was conducted in both hospitals every three months. rs3798719, rs1570069, and rs2236212 in ELOVL2 gene were detected by Sanger sequencing.
Results: Stratified by gender, the genotypes and allele frequencies of rs3798719, rs1570069 and rs2236212 showed significant differences between the two groups (χ2 = 6.987, P = 0.030), Genetic modeling showed that rs3798719 was statistically different in the overdominance model (χ2 = 4.784, OR = 1.414, 95% CI: 1.036-1.929, P < 0.05). The polymorphism of rs2236212 between male TB patients and healthy controls was statistically different in the dominance model. (χ2 = 4.192, OR = 0.507; 95% CI: 0.262-0.981, P < 0.05).
Conclusion: The rs3798719 of ELOVL2 gene may be associated with susceptibility to TB in female population and the rs2236212 of ELOVL2 gene may be associated with TB incidence in male patients.
An In-Vitro Study of Molecular Effects of a Combination Treat-ment with Antibiotics and Nanofluid Containing Carbon Nano-tubes on Klebsiella pneumoniae
Authors: Mehdizadeh Maryam , Sheikhpour Mojgan , Salahshourifar Iman , Siadat Seyed Davar , Saffarian Parvaneh
Published: October 2021

Background: We aimed to prepare a nanofluid, containing f-MWCNTs, and investigate the antibacterial efficacy of f-MWCNTs+ ciprofloxacin (cip) on Klebsiella pneumoniae by evaluating the virulence gene expression.
Methods: This study was carried out from 2019 to 2020, in the Department of Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research, Pasteur Institute of Iran. The nanofluid containing antibiotic and f-MWCNTs were prepared by the ultrasonic method. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of ciprofloxacin and f-MWCNTs were determined using the broth micro dilution MIC tests. For examining the antibacterial effects, the expression level of virulence genes, under the influence of f-MWCNTs, was evaluated by a real-time PCR.
Results: The effect of 8 µg/ml ciprofloxacin + 400 µg/ml f-MWCNTs, completely inhibited the growth of the resistant isolate of K. pneumoniae, while, in the ATCC 700,603 isolate, 2 µg/ml ciprofloxacin with 100 µg/ml f-MWCNT could inhibit a bacterial growth. In the resistant K. pneumoniae clinical isolate, after f-MWCNT+cip treatment, the expression of fimA, fimD, wza, and wzi genes was significantly downregulated, compared to the ciprofloxacin treatment, and upregulated, compared to the negative control. For the ATCC 700,603 isolate treated with f-MWCNT+cip, the expression of fimA, fimD and wza virulence genes showed upregulation, compared to the negative control and downregulated in comparison with the ciprofloxacin treatment.
Conclusion: Simultaneous treatment of resistant isolate of K. pneumoniae with f-MWCNTs +antibiotic could improve the effectiveness of antibiotic at lower doses, due to the reduced expression of virulence genes in comparison with antibiotic treatment, besides the increased cell wall permeability to antibiotics.
Transparent Peer Review of Grant Applications
Authors: Lee Jung Hun , Kim Tae Yeong , Malik Sumera Kausar , Jeon Jeong Ho , Kim Young Bae , Lee Sang Hee
Published: October 2021

The article's abstract is not available.
On the nature of indoor airborne bioaerosols at a hospital in Iran
Authors: Dashti Maryam , Norouzian Baghani Abbas , Sorooshian Armin , Vosoughi Mehdi , Mokhtari Seyed Ahmad , Sadeghi Hadi
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Hospitals are sensitive places owing to the contagious nature of diseases transferred by patients to others such as health care workers and staff.
Materials and methods: The aim of the present work is to evaluate the type and concentration of bacterial and fungal bio-aerosols in the indoor air of four operating rooms (ORs) and four wards in Khalkhal, Iran during 2019. A total of 192 bacterial and fungal samples were collected.
Results: Mean total concentrations of airborne bacteria for ORs and wards were between 11±1.2 to 48±3.1 CFU/m3, respectively, while for airborne fungi values ranged from 95±5.6 to 51±1.2 CFU/m3, respectively. The predominant genera of airborne bacterial isolated (ORs vs. wards) were Staphylococcus epidermidis (72% vs. 58%), Group D Streptococcus (4% vs. 17%), Group A Streptococcus (13% vs. 3%), and Staphylococcus saprophyticus (6% vs. 4%). In addition, the main fungal species identiﬁed (ORs vs. wards) were Cladosporium sp. (37% vs. 38%), Penicillium sp. (28% vs. 22%), and Aspergillus Niger (21% vs. 12%). A statistically significant correlation was observed between the mean concentration of bio-aerosols and population density (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Furthermore, a statistically significant difference was observed between the mean concentrations of bio-aerosols and the values recommended by WHO (p<0.05), linked presumably to inadequate disinfection, improper design and operation of standard central ventilation (SCV), and the high density of visitors and patients. Addressing such issues can help reduce airborne fungi and bacteria in hospital.
The Prevalence of Weight Disorders in Children and Adolescents in Lorestan Province: Comparison of Three Different Criteria in A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Nazari Hedayat , Mohammadi Mohamad Reza , Mostafavi Seyed-Ali , Khaleghi Ali , Ahmadi Nastaran , Parsamehr Hosein , Abbasi Motlagh Farzaneh , Tajipoor Ameneh , Godarzi Zohreh , Shokri Moghadam Saba , Kumasi Jodaki Shirin , Salehi Kia Hamzeh , Veyskarami Maryam , Beyranvand Samira , Hatami Marbini Motahare
Published: October 2021

Background: Anthropometric studies in children and adolescents are important to screen changes in growth and puberty. Hence, standard percentiles and cutoffs are set by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Iranian national criteria. This study aimed to examine and compare the prevalence of weight disorders in children and adolescents in Lorestan province according to different criteria.
Methods: Children and adolescents (6–18 years) were randomly selected from the urban and rural areas by the multistage stratified cluster sampling method. All Iranian citizens aged who resided in Lorestan province for at least one year were eligible to participate in this study. After obtaining consent forms, researchers gathered the accurate anthropometrics and body mass index (BMI) measurements.
Results: A total of 866 children and adolescents took part in the study, 447(51.6%) of whom were girls and 419 (48.4%) were boys. The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was 17% in boys and 12.5% in girls. The prevalence of underweight in girls was 5.8%; while in boys it was 4.5%. The total prevalence rate of underweight according to the national criteria was 5.2%. However, this rate increased to 12% and 12.6% by using WHO and CDC cut-off points, respectively. The highest prevalence of overweight was obtained by CDC (15.8%), followed by WHO (13%); while national cut-off points resulted in 9.7%. Furthermore, 9.2% of the studied population was found to be obese by WHO; while this rate was 4.2%, and 5% by CDC and national cut-off points.
Conclusion: This study indicated the coexisting prevalence of underweight and obesity and high prevalence of overweight among children and adolescents in Lorestan province. Furthermore, using the WHO and CDC criteria leads to overestimating the prevalence of weight disorder compared to the national cut-off points in Iran.
Comparison of Muscle Mass, Total Body Water and Total Body Protein in Type II Diabetics with Healthy Matched Adults by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Authors: Jahanlou Alireza Shahab , Jahanlou Parsa
Published: October 2021

Background: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a new and rapid technique to validate body composition. Several studies have used this technique to evaluate body compositions, such as muscle mass, in diabetic patients, but the results are very different. This may due the differences between diabetic patients and control group. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the muscle mass of diabetic patients with healthy matched adults using the BIA method.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 928 diabetic patients and 928 healthy individuals selected based on gender, age, height, weight, and closeness to demographic conditions. Body composition was measured by the BIA technique. Total body water, muscle mass in the trunk, legs, hands, and total body protein were measured by this method. The data were analyzed using t-test, paired t-test, and one-way ANOVA methods.
Results: Diabetic women aged 50-60 years showed that their body weight, total protein, total muscle, right-hand muscle mass, left-hand muscle mass, right foot muscle mass, left foot muscle mass, and trunk muscle mass were higher than healthy matched women, and the differences were significant.
Conclusion: Diabetic women aged 50-60 years showed the most significant difference compared to other age groups. It seems that diabetes along with the changes in humeral status in this age group due to menopause affected their body weight, total muscle mass, hand and leg muscles, and trunk muscles mass, and total body protein compared to healthy matched women. However, diabetic men showed no significant difference in the studied variables compared to healthy male subjects.
El Derecho a “que sea intentado” en Colombia a la luz del Estado Social de Derecho
Authors: Agudelo Henao Daniela , Arenas Silva Yuliana
Published: November 2021

El derecho a “que sea intentado” o “right to try” fue reconocido mediante jurisprudencia de la Corte Constitucional a través de la sentencia T-057 de 2015, desde ese momento se inició un debate en torno a este nuevo derecho fundamental puesto que concierne dos puntos controversiales; por un lado, está el derecho a la vida en concordancia con la salud y la dignidad humana y, por otra parte, se encuentra el régimen de exclusión de la Ley Estatutaria de la Salud, donde se menciona que los procedimientos en fase de experimentación no serán financiados con los recursos del Estado. Es por lo anterior que este nuevo derecho fundamental puede encontrar barreras en su aplicación por quienes lo requieren, ya que hasta el momento no se han establecido parámetros para su efectiva aplicación, generando un vacío jurídico respecto a esta nueva alternativa con la que cuentan los pacientes diagnosticados con enfermedades graves. Este texto tiene como propósito ilustrar a la comunidad académica y en general, sobre los alcances, definición y contenidos del derecho a “que sea intentado”, por ser este un tema reciente e innovador que pone de presente tensiones entre principios y derechos constitucionales del Estado Social de Derecho
Creatividad, Emoción y Espacio: El mundo a través de la experiencia sensible
Authors: Navarrete Sandra
Published: November 2021

El Proyecto de Investigación 3.7 fue concebido desde tres posibles abordajes del diseño: Creatividad, Emoción y Espacio. Creatividad, palabra frecuentemente mencionada en los ámbitos académicos y profesionales del diseño. Emoción, concepto vinculado a disciplinas de las ciencias sociales, incluso de las ciencias de la salud, pero en la investigación científica del diseño aparece como algo menos riguroso, es un riesgo que pocas veces se acepta asumir. Espacio, el objeto de todo estudio relacionado con el interiorismo, la arquitectura y otras disciplinas proyectuales. Tres ideas diferentes, es posible encontrar las zonas de contacto entre ellas?... y en ese caso por qué nos hemos propuesto este desafío? Se propone consolidar una investigación (a nivel regional, latinoamericano, internacional) que incorpore la perspectiva fenomenológica, en el ámbito académico y en la práctica del diseño. Es un apasionante camino desde lo sensorial, emocional, humanizado hacia las mejores respuestas creativas que pueden aportarse al mundo actual.
Experiencias de Arte Latinoamericano y su incidencia sobre el tiempo: Producción, mediación y difusión de mensajes
Authors: Aguerre Natalia , Boivent Marie
Published: November 2021

El Proyecto de Investigación 11.1 reflexiona acerca de la relación de las manifestaciones estéticas con la temporalidad y la memoria. Realiza aportes significativos sobre esta temática mediante el estudio de relatos orales, escritos, plásticos, teatrales, performáticos, y/o cinematográficos, abordando la pluralidad del tiempo y la construcción de la memoria para la transformación del mapa de lo perceptible y de lo pensable, en torno al arte y la comunicación.
Narrativa y género: El camino de la Heroína El arquetipo femenino universal para un nuevo paradigma
Authors: Los Santos Gabriel , Stiegwardt Tomás , Sabatés Marcelo , Díaz de Sabatés Gabriela , Posse Emiliani Carolina
Published: November 2021

El Proyecto de Investigación 14.4 presenta y explora algunos de los modelos teóricos y aplicaciones concretas que reformulan el rol y los atributos de la “heroicidad” en diferentes narrativas, estableciendo el Periplo de la Heroina. Pretende crear una brecha dentro del pensamiento tradicional dominante a través del desarrollo de un mapa original para la reflexión en el territorio de la narrativa, con la intención de descubrir nuevas propuestas de roles de género que abran la posibilidad de generar un mundo más rico, complejo e igualitario. La idea de un pensamiento único y hegemónico ya no tiene cabida en el mundo contemporáneo, donde la mirada desde la perspectiva de la diversidad de género ha producido un resquebrajamiento necesario y sanador y ha generado una sociedad más abierta.
Effect of Information Communication and Technology Use and Its Implications To Firm Performance In SME
Authors: Masyhuri Masyhuri , Niadianti Elivia , Rizky Syahrul Nur , Nurhajati Nurhajati
Published: October 2021

Research on firm performance during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in SMEs, is important because it is related to efforts to survive in uncertain conditions due to the pandemic and the government's policy of restrictions that affect all businesses, both small and large. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the factors that can improve film performance, namely ICT use and as an update from previous research we add the innovation variable as a mediation. This research was conducted on SMEs in Malang City by involving as many as 179 samples after validating the answers to the questionnaire. Questionnaires were distributed through google forms which were distributed directly to respondents. The data is collected and then tested for validity and reliability so that the data used is of high quality. After testing the quality of the data, it is continued with hypothesis testing which is carried out using the boothstrapping method using the Smartpls 3.0 application. The results showed that ICT use had a significant effect on firm performance. Furthermore, innovation did not succeed in mediating the effect of ICT use on firm performance.
Effect of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on Pupils with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Two Selected Primary Schools in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana
Authors: Senyametor Felix , Arhin Vera , Kaedabi-Donkor Rebecca , Dankyi Lydia Aframea , Nkrumah Kwame
Published: October 2021

This study focused on investigating the effect of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic treatment (CBT) on pupils with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at Bekkyford and Felicomfort Primary Schools in Cape Coast, Ghana. The quasi-experimental design was used for the study. The sample for the study was 43 participants which include 8 parents, 6 teachers, 16 siblings of participants, 13 pupils made up of 9 males and 4 females. The pupils were purposively sampled for the study with the aid of the Scheduled for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Aged Children (K-SADS). Data were collected with the Scheduled for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Aged Children (K-SADS), questionnaire, and Clinical Global Impression Severity Scale (GCI-I). The results revealed that three out of the 9 males (representing 30 percent) reported minimal improvement in their symptoms regarding impulsivity and inattentiveness. There was a significant difference between the experimental group (M = 18.70, SD = 2.243) and the control group (M = 08.45, SD = 4.185), t(37)= 8.023; sig.=.003, P<.05 with respect to the CBT. It was recommended that parents, teachers and siblings should be included in all psychosocial interventions for people with ADHD for lasting and effective management of the symptoms.
COVID-19 Pandemic Social Media and Stress
Authors: Rahman Atiqur , Islam Ashraful
Published: October 2021

Last few years, SARS-coronavirus 2 is sweeping the globe and millions of people are being infected and died. In this situation, citizens and health-care workers would be put in danger if there is a lack of consciousness, knowledge and preparation during this crisis. At the same time, a vast amount of potentially damaging misinformation is spreading at a faster rate than the virus itself. The most of these false rumours are spread via social media. This paper focuses on the COVID-19 linked huge rumour, stigma and conspiracy theories disseminating on the social media during pandemic in Bangladesh perspective. An internet-based interview and primary data was quantitatively analyzed for survey of this paper. The findings demonstrate that social media plays a crucial role in the diffusion of information about the COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh, including bewilderment, anxiety and panic. This study also revealed that Bangladeshi youth society has the higher levels of stress especially among those who followed the news of pandemic in social networks compared to the rest of the population. Another noteworthy finding is that social media was particularly helpful in reducing anxiety and alienation by allowing the general people to stay in touch with friends, family and others via audio-visual group chat. Different aspects of social networking sites use are also described.
Politics and Mass Communication: Rethinking the Interplay of Global Media and Democracy in Post Arab-Spring Morocco
Authors: Ferrati Abdesselam
Published: October 2021

Global media have usually been regarded as a fundamental guarantee of democracy. They are not mere superficial communication outlets; they are rather crucial agents of change on which the progress, prosperity, and stability of societies depend. This article addresses this relationship and analyzes the impacts of the rapid and unruly digitized invasion on participatory citizenship in Morocco. It explores why democracy, freedom, and change have become inescapable consequences of the proliferation of digitized communication tools and the uncensored access to modern media technologies, auspicating the demise of the nation-state in favor of direct democracy (Katz, 2009; Potter, 2021; Turner, 2016). The conservation of cultural pluralism and the boosting of cultural awareness ultimately depend on how we handle media outlets and how we adapt international information and the massive dissemination of digital products. This research argues that the profuseness of new media technologies permits new digital coalitions and solidarities across spatial, racial, and cultural boundaries and resources for producing new meanings and new identities in Morocco. Furthermore, this study sought to answer among other issues the extent to which local cultural processes are intemperately threatened, shaped, and amplified by globalizing influences and a massive flow of contentious and bigotry-instigating ideas.
Assessing Energy Source Preference of Household and Stand Diversity in the Catchment Area of Bamako, Mali
Authors: Coulibaly Oumar , Ballo Abdou , Cissoko Fousseny
Published: October 2021

Wood fuel as a domestic combustible plays a major role for the Malian population (more than 90% of households depend on it for domestic cooking). It is used in rural as well as in urban areas. This paper focuses on assessing the energy source preference of households and stand diversity in Bamako catchment area. We have surveyed 200 households and 70 firewood and charcoal sellers in the District of Bamako. Forest inventory was carried out in Famana and Kassela within the Bamako catchment area where plots have been established (10 plots of 50 x 20 m per site). Plots were separated from each other by 50m. Results showed that the use of charcoal is higher than firewood in the urban households due to its availability and easy handling. 71.50% of households in Bamako use charcoal for cooking meals. Charcoal has become the most preferred source of energy for households in Bamako. The main factors for this trend are related to poverty, cooking habits of households, and urbanization. The two sites (Famana and Faya) are characterized by high diversity. Famana has a Shannon Diversity Index of 2.92 while Faya has 2.55. The study revealed a strong capacity of woody formations to provide species such as Combretum glutinosum, Combretum micranthum, and Lannea velutina which is very convenient for domestic combustion. These species have a rapid regeneration capacity and can grow in many types of ecological environments. Species such as Parkia biglobosa, Vittelaria paradoxa, Ficus gnaphalocarpa, and Khaya senegalensis (protected species) that are highly appreciated by households of Bamako have a great economic value and are constantly under threat. Households demand for these species exceeds the production capacity of forests. Immediate actions are needed to promote modern energy in order to ensure sustainable development.
Examining the Status of English as a Medium of Instruction in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Comparative Study of Botswana and Nigeria
Authors: Tom-Lawyer Oris , Thomas Michael , Kalane Maureen Sindisiwe
Published: October 2021

This paper examines the status of English as a medium of instruction in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by comparing how it is taught and learned in Botswana and Nigeria. The paper’s argument is based on the premise that learners acquire literacy skills in a familiar language (Williams, 2011). The English language is an official language in the two countries and has been linked to their social, economic and political development (Cholakova, 2015). The aim of the study is to compare the status of English as a medium of instruction in Botswana and Nigeria, identify and examine the implications for its use, and recommend best practice for policymakers in the field. Based on a systematic review of research between 2000 and 2021, the paper identifies several key findings affecting both countries: the insufficient acquisition of literacy skills in English, the need for a language policy review in Botswana, and the need for a thorough review of teacher quality by the governments of both countries if United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.c is to be achieved by the deadline of 2030. The implications of the review for both countries are that pupils drop out of school as a result of their lack of understanding of English; a non-credit pass in English at the secondary level can hinder students’ career progression; English remains parents’ educationally preferred language; and policy makers need to have a strategic awareness of how English and other languages are used in their communities for educational purposes.
“Yo Fui Negro Una Vez…Cuando Era Pobre”. Racismo Filosófico, Racionalidad Supremacista e Injusticia Epistémica
Authors: Christiansen María L.
Published: October 2021

Este artículo propone una reflexión crítica acerca de los procesos de formación monocultural bajo el influjo actual de nuevas formas de racismo. Suscribiendo a varios de los planteamientos de Judith Butler sobre la performatividad del lenguaje injuriante (antesala de los denominados discursos de odio), se traza un recorrido por diferentes aspectos filosóficos a considerar en torno al problema del racismo. En primer lugar, se vindica la necesidad de prestar atención a las relecturas que los teóricos críticos de la raza han realizado en las últimas décadas sobre la historia de la filosofía moderna occidental. En segundo lugar, se aborda la cuestión de la desaparición de saberes (“epistemicidios”) como condición de una racionalidad supremacista, así como los diversos efectos de prácticas sociales que Miranda Fricker ha caracterizado como “injusticia epistémica”. El artículo tiene como eje tres casos ilustrativos de la lógica del desprecio que subyace a las actitudes de odio: “ser negro”, “ser migrante”, “ser pobre”.
Effet des Perturbations Électriques sur les Appareils de Radiologie À Rayons X À Haute Fréquence (HF) Alimentés par le Réseau Électrique Camerounais: Cas des Coupures D’Énergie
Authors: Docta Basile Kpalang , Raïssa Onanena , Eloundou Pascal Ntsama , Djakba Ndarwe , Pierre Ele , Manyol Eric Martial Njaka , NwedjiweNarcisse Nana
Published: October 2021

L’organisation Mondiale de la Santé estime que plus d’un tiers des pannes des appareils médicaux utilisés dans les pays du Sud sont causées par un réseau défaillant. Le présent article porte sur l’effet des coupures d’énergie électrique sur les appareils de radiologie à rayons X à haute fréquence, alimentés par le réseau électrique Camerounais. Des mesures des grandeurs électriques aux bornes de onze appareils de radiologie ont été effectuées à l’aide d’un analyseur de réseau et d’un kVp mètre. Le logiciel d’analyse de données Win-PQ a permis d’analyser les données enrégistrées. Les résultats montrent que, des coupures ayant eu lieu pendant la production des rayonnements X, engendrent des surtensions, ce qui augmente la quantité de rayonnement irradié au patient avec risques de blessures et détérioration d’appareillage. Ces surtensions sont d’amplitudes plus élevées lorsque les appareils fonctionnent en hyper résonance. Ceci souligne la nécessité de revoir les normes de conception et de fabrication des appareils de radiologie utilisés dans les pays du Sud dont le réseau électrique est soumis en permanence à des coupures. L’une des solutions envisageable serait de recourir aux sources d’énergies renouvelables hors réseau.

The World Health Organization estimates that more than one third of the breakdowns of medical equipment used in the countries of the South are caused by a faulty network. This paper investigates the effect of power outages on high-frequency X-ray machines powered by the Cameroonian electrical grid. Measurements of electrical quantities at the terminals of eleven X-ray machines were made using a network analyzer and a kVp meter. Win-PQ data analysis software was used to analyze the recorded data. The results show that power cuts during the production of X-rays cause overvoltages, which increase the intensity of radiation delivered to the patient, and also the risk of injury and damage to the equipment. These surges are of higher amplitudes when the equipment is operating in hyper-resonance. This underlines the need to review the design and manufacturing standards of X-ray equipment used in countries in the South where the electrical network is permanently subject to power cuts. One of the solutions recommended would be the use of renewable energy sources off-grid system.
Efecto d Baño Químico Con Ácido Cítrico y Ascórbico, Temperatura y Tiempo de Almacenamiento Sobre el Pardeamiento Enzimático en Persea Americana Mínimamente Procesada
Authors: Marín Lurys Ivette Martínez , Macías Angie
Published: October 2021

Se evaluó el efecto de los ácidos orgánicos sobre el pardeamiento enzimático de la Persea americana variedad Hass, mínimamente procesada, empacada al vacío y almacenada a distintas temperaturas. Las muestras de aguacate se trataron con un baño químico de ácidos orgánicos (ácido cítrico y ácido ascórbico) con tres concentraciones diferentes, luego se empacaron al vacío y fueron almacenadas a 4° y 8° C durante 12 días. Muestras sin tratamiento se emplearon como control y todas las muestras se evaluaron cada 0, 4, 8 y 12 días. Se concluye que a 8°C el color y el sabor del aguacate mejora. Durante cada observación no hubo pérdida significativa de masa. Estos resultados, aunque incipientes, son útiles porque pueden contribuir con la seguridad alimentaria, además de determinar nuevas formas de preservar Persea americana y poder comercializarla como un producto de cuarta gama.

The effect of organic acids on the enzymatic browning of Persea americana variety Hass, minimally processed, vacuum packed and stored at different temperatures, was evaluated. The avocado samples were treated with a chemical bath of organic acids (citric acid and ascorbic acid) with three different concentrations, then they were vacuum packed and stored at 4 ° and 8 ° C for 12 days. Untreated samples were used as control and all samples were evaluated at 0, 4, 8 and 12 days. It is concluded that at 8 ° C the color and flavor of the avocado improves; the chemical bath that obtained the best results was chemical bath 3 with respect to color and the samples are best preserved on day 8. During each observation there was no significant loss of mass. These results, although incipient, are useful because they can contribute to food safety, in addition to determining new ways of preserving Persea americana and being able to market it as a fourth-range product.
The Dynamics Of Illegitimate Child Status In Sharia And National Law Of Indonesia: Is There A Harmonization?
Authors: Habibi Ahmad Rizza
Published: November 2021

Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi Nomor 46/PUU-VIII/2010 adalah upaya reformasi hukum. karena menilai anak di luar nikah memiliki status yang sama dengan anak lainnya. meski terdapat ketidakharmonisan antara keputusan dan pengaturan bagi anak yang lahir di luar nikah akibat zina dalam hukum Islam. Artikel ini mengungkap peran Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) terhadap proses harmonisasi hukum. Putusan ini menerapkan konsep Sadd al-Dzari'ah untuk menutupi kemungkinan zina sekecil apa pun sekaligus melindungi hak-hak anak. (The decision of the Constitutional Court Number 46/PUU-VIII/2010 is an effort to reform the law because they judge that children out of wedlock have the same status as other children. However, disharmony exists between decisions and arrangements for children born out of wedlock due to adultery in Islamic law. This article reveals the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) legal harmonization process. However, this decision applies the concept of Sadd al-Dzari'ah to cover the slightest possibility of adultery while protecting children's rights.)
Pengaruh Debt to Equity Ratio, Return On Equity, Earning Per Share Terhadap Price Earning Ratio pada Perusahaan Sektor Otomotif yang Terdaftar Di Indeks Saham Syariah Indonesia (ISSI) Tahun 2013-2017
Authors: Musyarrofah Lailatul , Imama Lely Shofa
Published: November 2021

Dalam mengukur tingkat keberhasilan perusahaan dalam aktifitas investasi dapat dilakukan analisis. Salah satu analisis rasio keuangan yang dapat digunakan untuk melakukan penilaian saham adalah pendekatan Price Earning Ratio. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji secara empiris pengaruh Debt To Equity Ratio, Return On Equity, Earning Per Share terhadap Price Earning Ratio pada perusahaan Otomotif yang terdaftar di Indek Saham Syariah Indonesia baik secara simultan maupun parsial. Periode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 5 (lima) tahun, yaitu mulai dari tahun 2013 sampai 2017. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan tiga variable Independen dan satu variable dependen. Popolasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan otomotif yang terdaftar di Indek Saham Syariah Indonesia tahun 2013-2017. Sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode Purposive sampling. Berdasarkan kriteria yang ada didapatkan 8 perusahaan yang menjadi sampel penelitian. Tekhnik analisis data yang digunakan adlah regresi linier berganda dengan menggunakan data sekunder. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, disimpulkan bahwa variabel independen secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap variabel dependen dibuktikan dengan Fhitung 3,083 > Ftabel 2,90, pengujian  menyatakan  bahwa  variabel  yang  berpengaruh  negatif  terhadap Price Earning Ratio (PER) adalah Debt to Equity Ratio (X1) Thitung sebesar 2,087. Sedangkan variabel yang  tidak berpengaruh  terhadap Price Earning Ratio (PER) adalah Return On Equity (X2) Thitung sebesar -0,571 dan Earning Per Share (X3) Thitung sebesar -0,125. Nilai adjusted R-square sebesar 0,168 yang  menunjukkan  kemampuan  variabel  independen  (X)  yang  digunakan dalam penelitian ini yang meliputi Return On Equity (X1), Debt to Equity Ratio (X2), dan Earning Per Share (X3) dapat menjelaskan variabel dependen  (Y)  yaitu Price  Earning  Ratio sebesar 24,8%,  sisanya  yaitu  sebesar 75,2% dijelaskan oleh variabel yang tidak masuk dalam model seperti harga pasar saham,  tingkat  likuiditas,  risiko  investasi,  dan  faktor  ekonomi  makro  seperti  inflasi.
Contribution of digital storytelling to creative thinking skills
Authors: ERTAN ÖZEN Nesime , DURAN Erol
Published: October 2021

The aim of this study is to reveal the contribution of digital storytelling to the creative thinking skills of middle school seventh grade students. The study was designed as a mixed method research. The data were obtained from the digital stories created by the students through block-based coding, video recordings and student interviews. According to the findings, it was found that there are developments in fluency, originality, imagination, analytical thinking, different perspective, media elements and content dimensions. Similarly, it was found that there was an increase in the permanence test score average. The students stated that they found digital storytelling activities fun, they improved in different perspectives of critical thinking, multimedia elements made the stories attractive and the story elements were more easily noticed. It was stated that digital storytelling activities had a positive effect on Turkish lesson. During the process, student interactions in the classroom developed and they became more eager to participate in the digital storytelling process. These results show that digital storytelling contributes to creative thinking skills.
Risk Factors of Anthrax Transmission in Pacitan Regency
Authors: Mirasa Yudied Agung , Winarti Eko , Setiawan Adelita , Akhsani Olievia Rachma
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Anthrax was a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis in several regions of Indonesia. Transmission of anthrax in animals and humans occurred by direct contact with anthrax spores present in meat, soil, or plants. This study aimed to analyse the risk factors and recommend preventive action for anthrax transmission. Methods: This research used a descriptiveanalytic study to describing cases based on the case definition, primary data, and secondary data. The primary data were collected from the field observations and interviews with farmers and people in the community. The secondary data were obtained from the Pacitan District Health Office and Surabaya Technical Centre for Environmental Health and Disease Control. Data analysis of this study applied content analysis techniques that describe the actual situation of the community. Results and Discussion: Risk factors for anthrax transmission in Pacitan Regency included livestock traffic from endemic anthrax areas and lacked public knowledge about anthrax disease, rainfall, and topography. Conclusion: Anthrax disease control measurements include surveillance and investigation periodically, treatment of the suspected livestock, vaccination, disinfection, and socialisation. The government needs to control livestock traffic by providing proper regulation. Also, the public might improve knowledge and awareness with their livestock
Household Sanitation as a Diarrhea Driving Factor of Under-Five Children in Bojonegoro Regency
Authors: Imadudin Taufik , Husnina Zida , Adriyani Retno
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Diarrhea incidence in children under five increases by 11% in Indonesia during 2013 - 2018 that could be driven by poor environmental sanitation. This study examined the relationship between environmental sanitation with diarrhea incidence in children under five. Methods: This study was an observational study with a cross-sectional design and used a total sampling technique of 81 underfive children. Primary data were collected by conducting interviews with parents using a structured questionnaire guideline and observation, including the source of drinking water, availability of healthy latrine, floor condition, and lighting. A Chi-square test (α = 0.05) was conducted to analyse the relationship between variables. Results and Discussion: There was a significant correlation between household sanitation and diarrhea incidence in under-five children (p = 0.040; PR = 1.202 [95% CI 0.987 – 1.463]). Conclusion: Poor household sanitation can be a driving factor in diarrhea incidence in under-five children, where households categorised as good sanitation have 1.2 times lower risk than poor sanitation
The Meaning of Marriage on Film: Analysis of Film 'Teman Tapi Menikah 2
Authors: Syam Shafira Fa Izuniar
Published: November 2021

This study focuses on the meaning of marriage which is represented in the film  Teman Tapi Menikah 2 (2020) directed by Rako Prijanto. The divorce rate in Indonesia is increasing sharply, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics, it was recorded that 5.89% of the total 67.2 million household couples have divorced in 2015. In 2020, the number of divorce case has increased to 6.4% from 72.9 million married couples. Marriage it seems doesn’t look promising in the society. This high percentage of divorced coupled reflects the changes of social discourse on marriage in the society. However, this phenomenon seemingly hasn’t reflected in the cinema, while many films portray marriage in their narratives. Thus, it is interesting to explore how marriage has been represented in the cinema. This paper explores film Teman Tapi Menikah 2 (Friend but married 2), aiming to provide insight and cinematic representation about marriage by using descriptive qualitative. This research utilizes Tzvetan Todorov's narrative analysis as a technique to analyze the content of the film and find the meaning of marriage in the narrative. This paper relies on representation theory as a form of the theoretical basis of this research. The analysis is carried out by describing the storyline in the film, which will be divided into three parts according to the structure of Tzvetan Todorov's narrative analysis. They are the initial phase of marriage - marriage conflict - conflict resolution. This research finds that the film Teman Tapi Menikah 2 articulated a marriage is a form of a cooperative relationship between husband and wife that runs in a balanced and harmonious manner according to their respective roles and portions, with the aim of creating and build a harmonious family, both in parent-child relationships, as well as husband and wife themselves.
MALAPARI (Pongamia Pinnata (L.) Piere) GROWTH ON THREE PLANTING PATTERNS WITH TRICHODERMA AND MYCORRHIZAE SP APPLICATION
Authors: Hani Aditya
Published: October 2021

Malapari (Pongamia pinnata) is a potential plant for biodiesel and has the ability to grow on marginal land. Malapari cultivation has not yet been carried out due to low economic value. Agroforestry crop patterns are expected to provide intermediate results so that people would be interested in planting malapari. Planting on coastal land requires the right technology to produce optimal growth. This study aims to determine the effect of malapari cropping patterns and evaluate biological fertilizer application in the seedling phase after planting in the field. The research uses a split plot design (Split Plot Design) with the main factors that are the pattern of malapari planting and sub-plots that are the type of application of biofertilizer. The results obtained from the study showed that the interaction of cropping pattern treatment and biofertilizer application did not give significant growth to malapari; the combination of the application of organic manure, Trichoderma spp and mycorrhiza bio-fertilizers in the nursery yielded the largest malapari diameter growth after planting in the field at the age of 3 years.
Ketersediaan dan Pemanfaatan Ruang Terbuka Hijau di Kampus UKDC Surabaya
Authors: Roosandriantini Josephine , Putra Heristama Anugerah
Published: October 2021

Increasing temperatures and changes in global weather are currently affecting all countries, including Indonesia. This problem is what we can call global warming. The city of Surabaya in particular experiences this problem where there is a shift in time related to the dry season and the rainy season. The formation of green open spaces is important in a city to reduce the impact that is imposed globally. The main target expected is to take part in reducing the temperature in the city of Surabaya so that the ecological balance in it is maintained even though it is small or limited to existing sites. This is based on regional regulations regarding the proportion of green open space that must be presented according to data from Bappeko Surabaya. The method in research using literature studies, observational studies, and study designs in a form tailored to the analysis. The result of this research is to add the availability and utilization of green open space in the form of vertical vegetation in the UKDC campus building to provide additional green open space for both the UKDC campus and the city of Surabaya. So in other words, the new UKDC campus building can provide additional green open space to achieve the availability of green open space on private land.
Model Perancangan Pusat Komunitas Kampung Keparakan sebagai Antitesis Panti Asuhan: Fasilitas Reunifikasi Keluarga
Authors: Alridho Gilang Dwi , Widiastuti Kurnia
Published: October 2021

Child institutionalization (orphanage) is considered as a crime due to child segregation from their family to a residential care institution. In Indonesia, about 94% of 500.000 children are still having at least one biological parent and they live in orphanages. There are several bad impacts in orphan mental health such as less confidence, indifferent, reserved, and suffering dramatic developmental delays. Therefore, there is a need to develop the design of a facility to reunite the orphans and their family as an act of deinstitutionalization. This facility context is integrated to and managed by (kampong) community center as a way to decentral and deinstitutionalize orphanages, which need the role of community as a mediator for orphans to reunite with their community and family. Since this article writes the research part as well as proposing a solution of design, inductive-abductive-deductive methods are used. According to data gathered and analyzed, main design problems formulated are how to design spaces (design of open space, counseling room, and integration to other facilities) that encourage family reunification.  Therapeutic Courtyard is the design concept synthesized based on those problems. First strategy is to create a playground theme to a central courtyard as a tool to encourage family interaction. Second is a counseling room as space that provides a sense of relief. Third solution is putting natural elements as a space enclosure as well as creating therapeutic effects.
Ke-Kriya-an pada Arsitektur Jawa
Authors: Hardiyati Hardiyati , Dianingrum Anita
Published: October 2021

Development of unlimited information resulting in the loss of the diversity of architectural identity of place. Contemporary architecture develops without control and without clear concept seeds. Craftsmanship is always attached to art because in the final result there is a content of art, even though the meaning of art is always being discussed and always developing. Javanese house architecture has three important things, namely the relationship of Jiwa Cipta / wastu, resources / kalang and form / wewangunan, which are the totality of architecture. The purpose of this research is to describe the understanding of "Javanese architecture" by taking a broader perspective that will be used in this study. This relationship will be traced through the craftsmanship inherent in Javanese architectural works. The method used is field research which is a qualitative research with problems in a natural setting to interpret and interpret the observed phenomena. Craftsmanship of Javanese architectural will complement the knowledge of Javanese architecture which will enrich the identity of Indonesian architecture in accordance with the place and time travel which will always change according to human civilization. Craftsmanship in Javanese architecture produce Javanese architecture consisting of constructive and non-constructive percussion crafts that are able to provide articulation of the manufacturing process, articulation of talent / character of materials, articulation of expression of load joints articulation of material processing.
Identifikasi Penerapan Unsur-Unsur Iconic Jawa pada Bangunan Hotel di Surakarta
Authors: Dianingrum Anita , Pitana Titis Srimuda , Nirawati Maya Andria , Muqoffa Mohamad , Sari Pratiwi Anjar
Published: October 2021

City branding is an effort to build an identity about a city and providing opportunities for the realization of regional development both in terms of economy and tourism. Branding can be realized through all forms of parts of the city that have distinctive characteristics that are influenced by physical and non-physical characteristics. “Solo the Spirit of Java” means that “Solo is the soul of Java” which reflects the depth of meaning of the cultural, artistic and historical roots of Solo. Since branding was established and legalized, several things have been done by the city government, one of the efforts are regarding physical characteristics is clearly visible in several buildings including cultural heritage buildings. Javanese iconic elements are deliberately preserved as a form of preservation and branding. This research was conducted to identify the application of Javanese iconic elements in hotel buildings in Surakarta. The method used in this study is collecting secondary data and observing to identify the application of Javanese iconic elements in buildings. The results illustrate that the application of Javanese iconic elements in hotel buildings is not optimal. It is because the visual view of building has not been able to attract attention, so it does not have a strong character. This needs more attention to all relevant stakeholders to improve the image or character of the building so that it can become a city branding that can strengthen the identity of Surakarta City through physical characteristics.