bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
When Brand Image, Perceived Price, and Perceived Quality Interplay in Predicting Purchase Intention: Developing a Rhombus Model
Authors: Suhud Usep , Allan Mamoon , Rahayu Sri , Prihandono Dorojatun
Published: January 2022

Rhombus model is a theoretical framework to measure consumers’ particular behaviour. It consists of three predictor variables that can swap places. This study employs a brand image, perceived price, and perceived quality as predictor variables, and purchase intention as a predicted variable. The study cohort was the consumers of mobile phones with a water proof feature and they were chosen using a convenient sampling technique. In total, 238 participants completed a survey. Data were analysed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to validate data and structural equation model to test hypotheses. We calculated three models with variables that exchange positions. This study provides a new option for presenting data.

 

Received: 4 September 2021 / Accepted: 7 November 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022
Social Mix, A Living Together Through Public Space: Case Study
Authors: Amira Afri , Bouba Benrachi
Published: January 2022

This article proposes the study of social mix evolution of through the public space. To that end, attention is focused on the “Frères Fisli” neighbourhood in Azzaba city as a case study. A social space, which, is considered as an adequate place, that promotes social mix and living together between Algerian inhabitants of different types of habitat that exist. The main objective of this article is to quantify the impact of public spaces to achieve the goal of social mix and its management, in order to promote living together. In order to carry out our survey, the study uses two survey tools: the mind map and the questionnaire. The choice of these two tools is not fortuitous. It has been studied in order to carefully check whether the constraints for the public space development are dependent on the evolution of inhabitants ‘social relations.

 

Received: 21 September 2021 / Accepted: 15 November 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022
A Narrative Systematic Review of the Mental Toughness Programme Offered by the National Youth Development Agency
Authors: Chauke Thulani Andrew , Malatji Khashane Stephen
Published: January 2022

The rapid increase of poverty, crime, and unemployment in South Africa results in youth vulnerability. Youth not in employment, not in education, and not in training are most vulnerable to life setbacks, find it difficult dealing with criticism, rejection, and failure. Thus, youth workers responsible for the coordination of youth service programme need to design an autonomy-supportive programme that can prepare youth mentally before youth are placed in a youth development programme that seeks to enhance youth employability. The National Youth Development Agency in South Africa under the National Youth Service Programme has developed a mental toughness programme curriculum that NYS volunteers undergo before participating in youth skill development programme or community service programme for a minimum of five days. The aim of the study is to explore the impact of the Mental Toughness Programme on the positive development of youth through youth lived experience in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. This study made use of a qualitative research approach, non-probability sampling to sample eight youth who participated in the Mental Toughness Programme offered by the National Youth Development Agency. In this study, we recommend that the National Youth Development Agency knowledge and research division should conduct a longitudinal study that can evaluate the impact of the Mental Toughness Programme on positive youth development in South Africa. The National Youth Development Agency should revise the mental toughness programme curriculum in a way that the programme goes beyond five days and physical toughness should be cooperated in the curriculum to enhance social cohesion.

 

Received: 27 July 2021 / Accepted: 6 October 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022
Literary Time and Literary Space in Imagism and Ezra Pound’s Poetry
Authors: Sylejmani Shabani Vjona , Hamiti Muhamet
Published: January 2022

The relationship between literature and philosophy has led to the inflow of 'small' literature from 'big' literatures within the interaction between literary time and literary space with a propensity to emerge ‘big' again in another literary time and space. The most influential factor in ‘making it new' or 'from big to small, and big again' turns out to be time on account of the fact that the literary creator, namely the poet, is mortal. Since the existence of a poet as a creator turns out to be ‘temporal’, ‘making it new’ turns out to be vital for the next temporality. Therefore, this paper, using the document research method, examines Pound's poetry refracted through the time and literary space of his creative existence, as the urge for translation became an influential factor for Pound himself as a ‘new’ author. Thus, the paper analyses ‘temporal overlapping’ under the inspiring influence of Pound's poetic re-creation, either as a conversion of translated matter or as its enhancement by the poets he read. The divergent takes on mimesis by Plato and Aristotle helps Pound's creative originality, whereas J. Hillis Miller’s reading of the theory of temporality of De Mann and Heidegger, as well as the time-space transformations, help clarify 'temporal overlapping'. These, in turn, make us believe that the creation of ‘new originality’ influenced by ‘old originality’ during the transformation of time into space brings about the immortality of the poet along with ‘the little big’ literature.

 

Received: 7 October 2021 / Accepted: 29 November 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022
Syndicate Marriage or Trafficking? The Travails of Asian Migrant Women
Authors: Md Said Muhamad Helmi , Kaka Grace Emmanuel , Bin Drs Nasrul Muhammad Amrullah , Cahyani Tinuk Dwi
Published: January 2022

Migration is a phenomenon that has come to stay. It cuts across all nations in the world. People migrate for different purposes such as education, marriage, labour, job opportunity or employment and shelter for refugees. Migration occurs through various mediums which could be self, family members, friends, or other intermediaries such as brokers. This research applied the pure library-based research method to highlight the activities of brokers in migration in Asia and examine the ordeals of women victims in cross-border migration. It was discovered that activities of these illegal brokers, that is also known as syndicates, are not different from human trafficking. The women victims, whose desires are to change their status, soon got trapped in uncertainty with shattered dreams, hence the suggestion that Asian countries enter into bilateral agreement to enable favourable and a less strict migration procedures for their member states. In addition, the contracting states should enact strict legislation to curb syndicate marriage and check the accesses of these illegal brokers.

 

Received: 13 October 2021 / Accepted: 21 November 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022
Good Governance in Jordanian Universities and Its Relationship with the Ability to Solve Administrative Problems, from the Point of View of Faculty Members
Authors: Al-Zoubi Zohair Hussein , Bataineh Omar T. , M. Qasem M. Lina Zakaria , Rawashdeh M. Rana Mohammad
Published: January 2022

The study aimed at revealing the application of good governance in Jordanian universities and its relationship to the ability to solve administrative problems from the point of view of faculty members. The sample of the study consisted of (330) members of the Faculties of Educational Sciences, and the study was conducted in the academic year 2020/2021. Using the descriptive research method, the researchers designed a questionnaire as a study tool and verified its validity and stability. The findings showed that good governance in Jordanian universities was at a high level, with the absence of statistically significant differences in good government by gender or years of experience. The findings also showed a high level of ability to solve administrative problems by the heads of academic departments in the faculties of educational sciences, with no statistically significant differences in the ability to solve administrative problems by gender or years of experience. There was a positive relationship between the degree of good governance and the ability to solve administrative problems.

 

Received: 3 October 2021 / Accepted: 11 November 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022
Analysis of Academic Interpersonal Communication Factors in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period of Buddhist College Students
Authors: Sadtyadi Hesti , Paramita Santi
Published: January 2022

This study aims to determine the factors influencing interpersonal communication of Buddhist College students, in the online learning process during the covid-19 pandemic, and (2) know the indicators that affect the student's interpersonal communication factors. This study uses a mixed-method. Qualitative methods are used to describe the data descriptively, while quantitative methods are used in factor analysis. Respectively, the most influential factor on interpersonal communication is the motivation in communicating in the academic field, with a score of 0.81, followed by self-confidence with a score of 0.67, and lastly, openness, with a score of 0.67. Each factor is composed of four indicators as follows. For example, confidence is composed of belief, a sense of responsibility, objectivity, and rationality. The strongest indicator of the self-confidence factor is the belief in one's abilities. Meanwhile, achievement motivation factors are mostly composed of such indicators as a willingness to learn, adaptability, the desire to excel, and the existence of communication efforts. The indicator of the strongest motivational factors is achievement motivation. In addition, the openness factor is composed of indicators of equality, environmental interaction, mutual trust, and values. The strongest indicator of the openness factor is the value of interpersonal communication, especially in online learning processes.

 

Received: 31 October 2021 / Accepted: 3 December 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022
Knowledge, Attitude and Eco-Efficiency Urban Environment in the Inhabitants of the District of Chilca – Peru
Authors: Révolo Acevedo Ronald Héctor , Quispe Reymundo Bimael Justo , Huamán Huamán Cirilo Walter , Álvarez Orellana Julio Cesar , Berrocal Emilio Osorio , Jauregui Ofracio Janette Danizza , Velarde Zosimo Solano , Quispe Quezada Uriel Rigoberto , Salas Wilfredo Ramirez , Álvarez Montalvan Carlos Enrique
Published: January 2022

The attitude is based on the self-concept or degree to which an individual perceives an integral part of the natural environment and situations with which it is related. Knowledge includes obtaining, analyzing and systematizing an individual from their natural environment, which is an important step for personal understanding and development. The objective of the research was to analyze and relate the environmental knowledge and attitude of 382 people towards urban-sustainable eco-efficiency in the inhabitants of the Chilca district. Two questionnaires [knowledge and attitude] of 23 questions were designed, the interview was personal to 382 people between the ages of 20 and 50 years. The questionnaire presented 5 responses using the Likert scale, the relationship was corroborated by hiring Rho Spearman and t-student statistical hypotheses. Result: The Environmental Knowledge towards Eco-efficiency (267, 290 and 225 has an idea totally in agreement in air and soil, biological diversity and climate change, respectively). The Environmental Attitude towards Eco-efficiency (200, 192 and 191 have an idea that is totally in agreement in their cognitive, affective and conative aspects, respectively). The relationship between K. and A. presents a rho=0.47 being a good relationship, with con t-student=10.35 and α=2.2e-16; affirming that there is a relationship between the environmental attitude and environmental knowledge towards eco-efficiency. The inhabitants of Chilca affirm that knowledge and attitude are important and agree to mitigate, reduce and conserve biodiversity, air, soil and water, climate change from a cognitive, affective and conative perspective, forming an eco-efficient polymathic and environmental psychology for sustainable urban.

 

Received: 3 October 2021 / Accepted: 26 November 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022
The Level of Reading Comprehension Skills of Students with Learning Disabilities in Jordan
Authors: Al-Rimawi Samir , Al Masri Amaal
Published: January 2022

The study aimed to measure the level of reading comprehension skills of students with learning difficulties in the Kasbah of As-Salt, and the study used the descriptive method on a sample of (54) male and female students chosen randomly. The reading comprehension scale was developed and prepared by Al-Mahalla and Al-Ramamneh (2019), and the results indicated that the level of reading comprehension was at an intermediate level and in all its three dimensions (literal, deductive, and creative). And the existence of statistically significant differences in the level of reading comprehension due to the variable of gender in favor of males, and there are also statistically significant differences in the level of overall reading comprehension due to the variable of the educational level of parents and in favor of holders of a bachelor's degree.

 

Received: 23 September 2021 / Accepted: 1 December 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022
Understanding Scientific Literacy and Pedagogy Competence: A Critical Insight into Religious Integration Thinking Skills
Authors: Zainuri Ahmad , Sukarno . , Huda Miftachul
Published: January 2022

This study aims to examine the scientific literacy and pedagogical competence on the ability to comprehend the religious integration amongst Islamic education pre-service teachers. This research used a quantitative approach involving 156 participants from several universities. Data were obtained through conducting survey. Data analysis was performed with bivariate correlation. Based on the data analysis carried out, the finding showed that the significant correlation between scientific literacy skills and pedagogy competence to the ability of religious integration thinking skills within Islamic religious content and values. This is based on the value of sig. (2-tailed) between X1 (Science Literacy) to the integration ability obtained that the value of 0,000, which means <0.05. This data proves that there is a significant correlation between the ability of scientific literacy skills and pedagogy skills to the ability of science integration comprehension amongst the Islamic education pre-service teachers.

 

Received: 2 September 2021 / Accepted: 30 October 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022
Saudi Women’s Economic Empowerment in Light of Saudi Vision 2030: Perception, Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Alessa Noha A. , Shalhoob Hebah S. , Almugarry Haya A.
Published: January 2022

This paper aims to examine women’s economic empowerment in Saudi Arabia by assessing the current status, the challenges and future recommendations in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030. The research employed a questionnaire survey method and the sample consisted of 903 women working in the public, private or freelance sectors in different regions of Saudi Arabia. SPSS software program was used to analyse the data. The findings of the research demonstrate that the participants provided positive feedback regarding women’s economic empowerment which is in accordance with the Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives dedicated to women. The paper recommends enhancing awareness of the importance of women’s economic empowerment, enhancing gender equality in wages, and implementing awareness programmes encouraging women to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s economic development. The paper has implications for policymakers, company owners and researchers who are seeking to empower Saudi women and enhance their participation in the development of the national economy.

 

Received: 2 September 2021 / Accepted: 30 October 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022
How is the Education Character Implemented? The Case Study in Indonesian Elementary School
Authors: Aningsih . , Zulela MS , Neolaka Amos , Iasha Vina , Setiawan Bramianto
Published: January 2022

Today, the attitudes and behavior of Indonesian students are declining. Schools as a component of character building have an important task in inculcating morals, ethical values, noble character, and strong and tough characters. This study was conducted to analyze the implementation of character education in Indonesia. The qualitative research using an ethnographic approach was used in this study on the implementation of character education in elementary schools. A total of 115 participants were interviewed at the school, including principals, teachers, extracurricular coaches, parents, and students. Observation, interviews, and documentation were used as the research instrument. From the results of this study, it was found that character education was very much needed in learning. The character education that was implemented in the elementary school sample includes religion; discipline; responsibility; leadership; tolerance; cooperation; love cleanliness; neatness; courtesy; perseverance; bravery; self-confidence; economical; independence; honesty; acceptance diversity; nationalism; Justice; creativity; and reward achievement. This study also described the character education strategies applied in elementary schools, namely, exemplary; habituation; school climate conditioning; integration in learning across all subjects; and integration through extracurricular activities.

 

Received: 2 September 2021 / Accepted: 30 October 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA KOMIK DIGITAL BERBASIS KONTEKSTUAL MATERI NILAI_NILAI PANCASILA KELAS III SD
Authors: Nabiilatudzakiyah
Published: January 2022

The values ​​of Pancasila are very important lesson to be instilled as early as possible to students so that they become intelligent and noble generations, but the use of learning media in this material is minimal Therefore, this study aims to produce a contextual based digital comic media that is feasible and valid to be used on Pancasila values material in grade III Elementary School and can make it easier for students to understand Pancasila values so that student can be apply them in everyday life. The method used in this research is Research and Development (R&D) and uses the ADDIE model. The results of product development after validation bye expert and get the percentage of eligibility 91% form material experts and 96% from media experts. Then validated by 2 teachers and get a percentage of 96.4% eligibility. The digital comic learning media was tested for class III SDN 11 OKU. In the One to one evaluation stage, the percentage of feasibility is 92.4%, in the small group evaluation stage, the percentage of feasibility is 93.2%. Then at the Field evaluation stage, the percentage of feasibility is 86.04%, meaning that contextual-based digital comic learning media material for grade III elementary school Pancasila values ​​is very feasible for used and can make it easier for students to understand the material.
HYBRID LEARNING SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TEMATIK DI KELAS 2 SEKOLAH DASAR PADA MASA PANDEMI
Authors: Mustika Rika
Published: January 2022

This study aims to describe the hybrid learning teaching model which is an alternative thematic teaching model in grade 2 SD. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. For data collection in this study, it will be done by taking secondary data in the form of interviews to support the literature review that has been collected by researchers. The stages of the research carried out were data collection in the form of interviews, articles, data reduction, and data review. This study shows the results of interviews with teachers who have knowledge of how well students learn online, and the disadvantages that face-to-face and virtual learning must bear simultaneously but still produce effective results for learning. Other results from proponents suggest that now, educators, administrators, and K-12 families and other education sectors can see the impact of hybrid teaching delivery options, all of which make teaching more effective.
PENGARUH PERSEPSI SISWA SMA/SMK TENTANG PERAN GURU DAN PROFESI GURU TERHADAP MINAT SISWA MENJADI GURU
Authors: Zahara Rita
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this study is to describe the influence of high school / vocational high school students' perceptions about the role of the teacher and the teaching profession on the interest in becoming a teacher. The population in this study was all students of class XII in FKIP_UNLA partner schools, namely SMAN 8 Bandung, SMAN XI Bandung, SMKN 3 Bandung, and SMK Bandung Community Development, by using quota sampling. This type of research is quantitative research with correlation research methods. Data collection techniques were obtained using: Questionnaire, and interview, namely in the form of statements relating to the perceptions of high school / vocational students about the role of the teacher and the teaching profession the effect on student interest in becoming the teaching profession. Research results show that the perception of high school / vocational students about the role of teachers and the teaching profession contributes effectively to changes in the variable of student interest to become a teacher, and of these two variables the perception of students gives an influence on students' interest in becoming teachers.
Development and validation of new analytical method for the simultaneous estimation of Netupitant and Palonosetron in bulk and pharmaceutical dosage form
Authors: P Pushpa Divya , Raj Kumar kudari
Published: January 2022

A simple, Accurate, precise method was developed for the simultaneous estimation of the Netupitant and Palonosetron in pharmaceutical dosage form. Retention time of Palonosetron and Netupitant were found to be 2.266 min and 2.805 min. %RSD of the Netupitant and Palonosetron were and found to be 0.8 and 1.1 respectively. %Recovery was obtained as 100.08% and 100.15% for Netupitant and Palonosetron respectively. LOD, LOQ values obtained from regression equations of Netupitant and Palonosetron were 1.63, 4.94 and 0.003, 0.010. respectively. Regression equation of Netupitant is y =11553x + 9661.and y = 51072x + 152.0. of Palonosetron. Retention times were decreased and that run time was decreased, so the method developed was simple and economical that can be adopted in regular Quality control test in Industries.
Phytochemical screening & in-vitro evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of clerodendrum indicum roots
Authors: M Sushma , S Lahari , A Mounika , K.E Sailaja
Published: January 2022

This study aims to extract the phytochemical constituents and in-vitro evaluation of   anti-inflammatory activity of roots of clerodendrum Indicum. Clerodendrum indicum (L.) kuntz. Commonly known as bharangi or chingari, belongs to the family verbenaceae. The plant is expectorant, stomachic, Anti-bronchitis, Anti-nociceptive, Anti-microbial, Anti-diarrheal, anti-oxidant and anti-cancer. Preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of flavonoids, steroids, steroid glycosides, terpenoids etc. This study has taken with the Anti-inflammatory  activity and preliminary phytochemical screening on the clerodendrum indicum. In the present study, qualitative study of    the phytochemicals present in the sample was determined, Anti-inflammatory  activity  were carried out. On the premise of the prevailing study, the outcomes eventually concluded that the ethanolic extract of clerodendrum indicum own anti inflammatory pastime. This evaluation offers an concept that the compound of the plant clerodendrum indicum may be used as lead compound for designing robust pills which may be used for remedy of diverse diseases.
Factors Associated with Burnout in Clinical Year Medical Students in Terengganu, Malaysia
Authors: Daud Norwati , Ahmad Anisa , Abdul Rahim Ahmad Fuad , Mat Pa Mohamad Najib , Mat Hassan Nurulhuda
Published: January 2022

Abstract

 

Many studies have shown that burnout had a detrimental effect on the well-being of medical students. In medical students, the prevalence of burnout increased as the year progressed. The Objective of the study was to determine the predictors for burnout in clinical year medical students. There were 120 clinical year medical students selected for this study using stratified random sampling. Students’ demographics, academic data, Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) and USM emotional intelligence Inventory (USMEQ-i) in Google Forms were distributed using WhatsApp application. Data include entry CGPA and whether they made the correct decision to do medicine and ever thought of dropping out. The response was in the form of ‘Yes/No’. Burnout was categorised into significant and non-significant burnout based on the mean CBI score. Each factor was categorized into two categories was analysed using  Chi-Square test. Further analysis was done using multiple logistic regression.  There were 105 students responded. The percentage of students categorised as having significant burnout was 41.0% (95% CI 31.5; 50.1). Incorrect decision to do medicine, ever thought of dropping out and lower emotional intelligence were significant predictors for burnout with odd ratio of  6.06, 3.06 and 3.24 respectively. As a conclusion, correct decision to do medicine and emotional intelligence were important predictors for burnout in clinical year medical students. They may be considered as important factors to be looked into during student selection interview.

 

Keywords: Burnout, medical students, emotional intelligence
The Effects of Cabergoline on Vascular Indices in Overweight and Obese Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Authors: Zakaria Miza Hiryanti , Wan Bebakar Wan Mohamad , Ghulam Rasool Aida Hanum , Sanip Zulkefli , Wan Mohamed Wan Mohd Izani
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity often coexist and are associated with increased cardiovascular complications.

Objective: This study aims to determine the effects of cabergoline, a dopamine agonist on fasting blood glucose (FBG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), lipid profile, blood pressure (BP) and arterial stiffness in overweight and obese T2D patients.

Methods: Fifty-eight T2D patients were randomized to cabergoline 0.5 mg biweekly or control groups for 12 weeks. BP and arterial stiffness were recorded at baseline before starting study medication and repeated after 12 weeks. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) and central augmentation index (AIx) were used to assess arterial stiffness. Other parameters measured were anthropometric measurements, FBG, HbA1c and lipid profile. Changes in these parameters after 12 weeks compared to baseline were calculated for each group, and compared between the two groups.

Results: Twenty-eight and twenty-six patients from cabergoline and control groups completed the treatment respectively. After 12 weeks, weight and diastolic BP were increased for both groups while body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were increased in cabergoline group. PWV and AIx were not significantly different either within or between group comparisons. There were no significant differences in mean changes in all parameters between the two groups.

Conclusion: Weight and diastolic BP were elevated in both groups while BMI and WC were increased in cabergoline group. Compared to control, cabergoline treatment at 0.5 mg biweekly in overweight and obese T2D patients for 12 weeks did not improve BP and arterial stiffness.
Effect of Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (FGF-23) on Two-Year Mortality Rate in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients With Hemodialysis
Authors: Muzasti Riri Andri , Tarigan Junita
Published: January 2022

Introduction

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global problem with increasing prevalence, poor prognosis, and high costs. Most deaths of CKD patients with hemodialysis (HD) is cardiovascular disorders. One of  risk factors related to cardiovascular disorder is Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (FGF-23). FGF-23 level is associated with increased mortality in CKD patients with HD.

Aim & Objectives

The aim of this study is to show the effect of Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (FGF-23 on two year mortality rate in chronic kidney disease patients with hemodialysis.

Materials and Method

This retro-prospective mixcohort study with survival analysis obtained data from medical records of CKD patients undergoing HD at the Rasyidah Renal Hospital in the first week of January 2018. Patients were followed up next two years until 31st of December 2019. Kaplan Meier analysis was used to determine the effect of independent variables on dependent variable that was two years mortality, multivariate cox regression analysis to determine the dominant factor and magnitude of the association between independent variable and dependent variable. P-value <0.05 indicates a significant association.

Result

Kaplan Meier curve showed significant effect of FGF-23 level and Diabetes Mellitus on a two-year survival rate of patients (p = 0.01 and p = 0.04). Based on cox regression multivariate analysis, it was found patients with FGF-23 levels> 365ng/ml had a risk of 3.53 (CI95% 1,104-11,337) times more than group of patients with FGF-23 ≤ 365ng/ml while the presence of diabetes mellitus was  risk factor on mortality with HR 3.71 (CI 1,279-10,796).

Conclusion

Statistically, FGF-23 level> 365 ng/ml is dominant factor that significantly influences 2-year mortality rate of CKD patients with HD other than Diabetes Mellitus.

Key Words: Fibroblast Growth Factor, Chronic kidney disease on Hemodialysis, Mortality
Low Volume High Intensity Interval Exercise affects Serum BDNF and proBDNF levels in Sedentary Healthy Men.
Authors: Muhammad Ramlah Farouk , Elkashab Muhammed Mabrouk , Amin Baig Atif , Ibrahim Salisu Ahmed
Published: January 2022

Background: Exercise and dietary modifications help improve energy balance and glucose control. High intensity interval exercise (HIIE) induces an increase in serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) with a corresponding decrease in its precursor (proBDNF). Pro-BDNF, possesses biological activities opposite those of BDNF. However, only few reports on the effect of HIIE on proBDNF compared to extensive studies on the BDNF.

Methods: Normal, healthy, male adults performed six sessions of HIIE in a span of 2 weeks. Venous blood was collected, from which fasting blood sugar, glycated haemoglobin, serum insulin, BDNF and proBDNF were measured using ELISA. 

Results: Marked decrease in markers of glycemic control were recorded following the intervention. A reduction in proBDNF and increase in BDNF was also observed post exercise. We found a strong negative relationship between BDNF and FBS post exercise. 

Conclusion: HIIE reduces BDNF and proBDNF healthy men.
Optimizing Multiplex PCR for a Set of Malay Ancestry Informative Marker-Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (AIM-SNPs) and Preliminary Analysis of Genotypes Between Malay and non-Malay Population.
Authors: Yi-Ting Cheng  , Sharifah-Nany Rahayu-Karmilla Syed-Hassan  , Padillah Yahya  , Azian Harun  , Nazihah Mohd Yunus  , Sarina Sulong  , Bin Alwi Zilfalil
Published: January 2022

Background: Inference of genetic ancestry is of great interest in many fields and one of the markers in these analyses is ancestry informative marker single nucleotide polymorphisms (AIMSNPs). The Malay population is an ethnic group located mainly in South East Asia and comprises the largest ethnicity in Malaysia.

Objectives: To determine Malay ancestry, Yahya et al, 2017 selected 37,487 SNPs from the genotyping data collected by the Malaysian Node of the Human Variome Project and Singapore Genome Variation Project and referenced them against the data from the International HapMap Project Phase 3. The SNPs determined to be informative for ancestry were compiled into AIM-SNP panels, and from these a few SNPs were selected for optimization in preparation for single base extension reaction multiplexing.

Methodology: The chosen AIMSNPs were optimized and validated on Malay and non-Malay populations. Genotyping was carried out on participants of self-reported Malay and non-Malay ancestry respectively and the data were compared for Malay and non-Malay population to investigate for significant differences in the genotype between Malay and non-Malay participants.

Findings: The results showed great similarities between the Malay and non-Malay population, which may arise from many factors, and further optimization of more SNPs and genotyping is required to definitively conclude the validity of the AIM-SNP panels for Malay population

Conclusion: Knowledge of ancestry is important to minimise spurious association. This pilot study gives a brief account of the optimization process and offers an insight into how this may be done in South East Asian populations.
A case study: Multiple Lacunar Infarct using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Authors: Mohd Hashim Nur Nazifah , Nasir Fairuz Mohd , Othman Nor Azimah
Published: January 2022

Background: An ischemic stroke takes place when a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked and blood circulation to a part of the brain is damaged. A lacunar stroke occurs due to one of the arteries that provide blood to the brain's deep structures is blocked. Case Study: A 55-year-old male patient have right cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with left hemiparesis on 16th of August 2019. Normal result was seen by brain Computed Tomography (CT) scanning. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain was done resulted in hyperintense lesion in right pons and foci and Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) was done and resulted in severe basilar artery stenosis.
The Antibacterial Activity of Catunaregam tomentosa Against Selected Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria
Authors: Ali Nor Aleesa , Wan Mamat Wan Amalina , Tuan Johari Syed Ahmad Tajudin , Abdul Aziz Muhammad Yusran , Othman Ahmad Syibli
Published: January 2022

Catunaregam tomentosa is a plant from Rubiaceae family that is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of stomatitis and ulcers due to bacterial infections. Besides, it also helps in the treatment of oliguria and dysuria. Indiscriminate use of commercial antibacterial medicines had led to the search for novel antibacterial drugs. Since for ages medicinal plants have been used to treat bacterial infection, so they can be excellent sources of the novel antibacterial drug. To evaluate the scientific basis of the use of plant, antibacterial activity leaves extract of C.tomentosa was investigated against selected Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The study also investigated the effect of pH on its antibacterial activity. Antibacterial activity of the plant extracts was evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by using the disc diffusion method at 100mg/mL concentration. Extracts of C. tomentosa inhibit the activity of S. aureus but do not inhibit the activity of Gram-negative bacteria. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was also determined against S. aureus at concentration 100, 50, 25, 12.5, 6, 3, 1.5, 0.75 and 0.395mg/mL and 3mg/mL were the MIC value. Evaluation on the effect of different pH on antibacterial activity of plant extracts shows that the activity of the plant extracts does not affect when treated with acidic pH but increased at alkaline pH. Based on the present finding, C. tomentosa leaves extract have the potential to be a viable candidate in the discovery of a natural antibacterial agent against S. aureus infections. This study provides scientific knowledge to further determine the antibacterial values of C. tomentosa extracts.
Effects of Game-Based Task-Oriented Circuit Training on Physical Functions of Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Study in A State Hospital in Kelantan, Malaysia
Authors: Johar Mohd Naqiuddin , Nordin Nor Azlin Mohd , Mohd Yusoff Yusliza Azreen
Published: January 2022

Despite being increasingly popular and commonly used in rehabilitation, both game-based exercise training and task-oriented circuit training have never been combined to provide a new training experience for stroke survivors undergoing rehabilitation. Past studies have assessed the effectiveness of these exercise approaches separately and reported positive outcomes. Combining the two training programs may create a more enriched environment and yield favorable outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of game-based task-oriented circuit training on the physical functions of stroke survivors. This research was a pretest-posttest experimental pilot trial involving 30 participants at post-acute and chronic stage post-stroke (mean age and standard deviation = 58.9 ± 6.6 years; mean Montreal Cognitive Assessment scoring = 23.4 ± 7.1) conducted at a state hospital in Kelantan, Malaysia between August 2019 to February 2020. All participants received game-based task-oriented circuit training using a “Checkercise Board” for 45 minutes, twice per week for 8 weeks. The outcome of the training was measured with regard to lower limb strength, functional stability and aerobic capacity, with the use of the 30-second chair rise test, Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) and 6-minute walk test, respectively. Analysis was done by the ‘intention-to-treat’ approach, using paired samples t-test to determine the differences between pre and post-training outcomes scores. All data was analyzed using the Statistics Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 23.0. The significance level was set at p < 0.05 and Cohen’s (d) was used to determine the effect size. Post-training, participants’ mean 30-second chair rise test, DGI and 6-minute walk test scores increased by 9%, 7% and 23% respectively compared to pre-treatment (p < 0.05), with medium effect size of 0.5 to 0.6. Game-based task-oriented circuit training effectively improves lower limb strength, functional stability and aerobic capacity of stroke survivors, and may be used as a therapy option for this population. A future study is needed to confirm these study finding.
Pelatihan Penggunaan Aplikasi Picture dan Video Kinemaster pada Android sebagai Media Promosi
Authors: Jamroni Jamroni
Published: January 2022

Kondisi pandemi yang mengakibatkan adanya physical dan social distancing memengaruhi bentuk proses pemasaran yang terjadi. Dimasa Pandemi Covid-19, konsumen melakukan belanja mengandalkan media online untuk menghindari kontak langsung atau kontak fisik dengan pedagang/penjual. Penggunaan media online sangat membantu penawaran barang dan jasa demi menjaga kondisi badan dari penularan covid-19 yang saat ini menjadi satu hal yang sangat ditakuti oleh masyarakat. Tujuan Kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk memberikan edukasi dan juga pelatihan penggunaan aplikasi picture dan video pada android menggunakan KineMaster untuk media promosi sehingga meningkatkan permintaan dan penawaran barang ataupun jasa di Yogyakarta. Metode yang digunakan pada kegiatan ini adalah melalui power point dan pembagian tata cara penggunaan aplikasi dan praktek secara langsung oleh pemateri. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Padukuhan Salam Pathuk Gunung Kidul berjumlah 30 peserta. Keseluruhan kegiatan dilakukan bergilir dan praktek oleh peserta. Antusias dan keseriusan dari para peserta membuat pelatihan ini berjalan dengan lancar dan sukses. Praktek dan penggunaan aplikasi dilakukan secara langsung sehingga peserta mampu mengaplikasikan dan menggunakan aplikasinya untuk media promosi secara online.
Pendampingan Pengembangan Metode Pembelajaran Inovatif bagi Dosen Kebidanan Saat Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Hutomo Cahyaning Setyo , Parwatiningsih Sri Anggarini , Yunita Fresthy Astrika , Ropitasari Ropitasari , Kartikasari M. Nur Dewi , Hardiningsih Hardiningsih , Fatsena Rizka Adela , Megasari Anis Laela
Published: January 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 merupakan masalah serius yang mempengaruhi segala aspek kehidupan termasuk pada dunia pendidikan. Pemerintah menghimbau agar proses pembelajaran dilakukan dengan metode daring. Kegiatan ini bertujuan memberikan pengetahuan dan praktik nyata terkait pengembangan metode pembelajaran inovatif pada instansi mitra agar pembelajaran daring berjalan maksimal. Pengembangan metode pembelajaran inovatif sangat berpengaruh terhadap hasil pembelajaran, terutama bagi mahasiswa kebidanan. Jika dosen tidak memiliki kemampuan ini maka akan mempengaruhi kualitas proses pembelajaran yang nantinya akan berdampak pada kualitas lulusan. Disisi lain masih banyak dosen yang belum memiliki pengetahuan dan kemampuan dalam mengembangkan metode pembelajaran inovatif. Kegiatan ini diselenggarakan pada tanggal 24-25 Juli 2021 dengan peserta 30 dosen Prodi DIII Kebidanan Universitas Kusuma Husada. Kegiatan ini diawali dengan memberikan workshop terkait metode pengembangan pembelajaran inovatif, selanjutnya dilakukan praktik langsung pengembangan pembelajaran inovatif. Hasil dari praktik pengembangan metode pembelajaran inovatif akan dilakukan evaluasi oleh fasilitator. Hasil kegiatan ini berupa peningkatan pengetahuan dan teknik terkait metode pengembangan pembelajaran inotavif.
Pelaksananaan Terapi Komplementer Jus Tomat untuk Menurunkan Tekanan Darah Pasien Hipertensi di UPT Pelayanan Sosial Lanjut Usia Binjai
Authors: Sinurat Samfriati , Saragih Ice Septriani , Simanullang Murni Sari Dewi
Published: January 2022

Hipertensi merupakan suatu penyakit yang sering terjadi pada kalangan lansia. Tekanan darah tinggi ditemukan satu dari setiap tiga orang atau 65 juta orang dan 28% atau 59 juta orang mengidap prehipertensi. Salah satu terapi yang dapat membantu menurunkan tekanan darah adalah justomat. Pemberian terapi tomat dapat mempengaruhi perubahan tekanan darah  pasien. Kandungan pada tomat yang dapat membantu mengurangi tekanan darah. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah salah satu upaya meningkatkan derajat kesehatan melalui usaha promotif dengan penyuluhan manfaat jus tomat dalam penurunan tekanan darah sehingga penderita hipertensi dapat melakukan perawatan diri sehari-hari untuk mengoptimalkan status kesehatan mereka. Kegiatan yang dilakukan pada lansia di pantai Werdha pada 18 orang lansia. Kegiatan yang dilakukan berupa penyuluhan kesehatan tentang hipertensi dan manfaat jus tomat serta pelaksanaan bagaimana membuat jus tomat. Berdasarkan hasil pengabdian ditemukan bahwa terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan lansia tentang lansia dan cara mencegah hipertensi yaitu dengan mengkomsumsi jus tomat
Intervensi Berbasis Suportive Educative Nursing Intervention terhadap Pengetahuan dan Praktik Pemberian Makan pada Ibu Balita Gizi Kurang
Authors: Nelista Yosefina , Keytimu Yosephina Maria Hawa , Toto Evodius Marianto
Published: January 2022

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat pada ibu balita gizi kurang penting untuk dilakukan agar pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak bisa terpantau dan optimal. Peran orang tua sangat penting dalam tumbuh kembang anak karena dengan memberikan perhatian yang benar terhadap gizi anak, maka anak akan terhindar dari berbagai macam penyakit dan akan tumbuh dengan sehat.. Salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan praktik ibu dalam pemberian makan pada balita gizi kurang adalah dengan cara Supportive Educative Nursing Intervention (SEMI). Tujuan dari pendampingan ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan dan praktik ibu dalam makan pada balita gizi kurang. Metode kegiatan pendampingan pada ibu balita yang memiliki balita gizi kurang dilakukan melalui 4 tahap yaitu teaching, guiding, supporting and providing environment. Responden yang dilibatkan dalam kegiatan ini adalah semua ibu balita gizi kurang di wilayah kerja puskesmas Bola sebanyak 30 orang. Evaluasi dilakukan dengan cara memberikan kuesioner pengetahuan dan lembar observasi tentang praktik pemberian makan di awal dan akhir kegiatan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan dan praktik pemberian makan pada balita gizi kurang.
Edukasi Kualitas Tidur pada Lansia Penderita Hipertensi
Authors: Maulana Nova
Published: January 2022

Gangguan tidur dalam kasus tertentu dapat mempengaruhi perubahan tekanan darah atau tingkat hipertensi. Waktu tidur dapat mengubah fungsi sistem saraf autonomik, dapat mempengaruhi tekanan darah. Kualitas tidur yang buruk dapat mempengaruhi peningkatan tekanan darah. Kualitas tidur yang buruk juga dapat terjadi pada orang tua yang dapat menyebabkan peningkatan tekanan darah. Tujuan dari aktivitas ini adalah untuk memberikan pendidikan kepada orang tua tentang kualitas tidur pada pasien dengan hipertensi di Posyandu Melati Dusun Karet Pleret Bantul Yogyakarta. Peserta berjumlah 60 orang yang terdiri dari orang tua yang dicatat dalam IHC, dan data Posyandu. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan melalui pretest-posttest dan penyampaian secara langsung secara personal ke setiap lansia. Hasil dari pendidikan diketahui bahwa orang tua dapat mengontrol tingkat hipertensi dalam hal emosi, lebih baik kualitas tidur dalam orang tua.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat tentang Kesehatan Jiwa pada Situasi Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Wetik Syenshie Virgini , Lumintang Cyntia Theresia
Published: January 2022

Kesehatan jiwa menjadi isu utama yang dihadapi sebagian besar masyarakat Indonesia sebagai dampak dari situasi pandemi covid-19. Gangguan psikologis yang dirasakan antara lain perasaan takut dan khawatir berlebihan, depresi, stress, frustasi, insomnia, putus asa dan keinginan bunuh diri. Berbagai kondisi gangguan psikologis ini memberi dampak terhadap kondisi fisiologis dan mempengaruhi kualitas hidup manusia. Tujuan pelaksanaan kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang kesehatan jiwa di masa pandemi covid-19. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan kesehatan berupa ceramah dan demonstrasi latihan relaksasi. Sasaran dari kegiatan ini adalah masyarakat usia dewasa 20-60 tahun dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 30 orang. Hasil dari pelaksanaan kegiatan ini yaitu terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat sebesar 100%. Kesimpulannya, kegiatan ini sangat bermanfaat dan penting sekali untuk dilakukan di lingkungan masyarakat luas pada situasi pandemi covid-19 ini.
Optimalisasi Hasil Empon-Empon Guna Meningkatkan Nilai Ekonomi Masyarakat
Authors: Purnomo Parmadi Sigit , Kusumaningrum Istika Dwi , Setyowati Sri
Published: January 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 merupakan bencana kesehatan dan juga sektor ekonomi. Seiring dengan adanya masa pandemic yang memberikan dampak positif dan negative pada sector pengrajin empon-empon. Di awal Covid-19 pengelolaan dan penjualan empon-empon yang merosot, maka sangat penting untuk memberikan pandangan yang cerah pada para pengrajinnya agar dapat mengoptimalisasikan pendapat. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk membantu pengrajin empon-empon di Bantul Yogyakarta mampu mengelola hasil panen atau pasca panen dengan baik dan benar dan mampu melakukan penjualan secara online. Kegiatan ini dilakukan mulai bulan September 2021. Sasaran adalah para pengrajin empon-empon di wilayah Dlingo Bantul Yogyakarta sejumlah 37 orang. Metode yang dilakukan dalam kegiatan ini adalah edukasi dan pelatihan pengelolaan hasil panen serta penjualan online. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian dapat berjalan dengan baik, semua peserta undangan kegiatan hadir dan antusias mengikuti pelatihan yang dilakukan. Pengrajin empon-empon telah paham dan dapat melakukan pengelolaan empon-empon dengan teknik yang lebih baik yaitu bersih dan tahan lama. Dalam pelatihan penjualan secara online telah dilakukan pengenalan dan pelatihan penjualan online di media social. Maka kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang bertema optimalisasi hasil empon-empon guna meningkatkan nilai ekonomi masyarakat berjalan dengan cukup baik. Pengrajin empon-empon telah merasakan manfaat kegiatan dengan cara mengurangi pembusukan pasca panen dan meningkatkan penjualan serta harga jual empon-empon.