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Incidence of Vaginal Colonization of Group B Streptococci among Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital – Chennai, India
Authors: Hariharan Jayashree , Venkatesan Preethi , Shanmugam Priyadarshini
Published: February 2022

Streptococcus agalactiae or Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is an important pathogen, which can cause serious illness and sometimes death especially in newborns, pregnant women and in people with compromised immune system. The major risk factor for neonatal disease is vaginal colonization of GBS during pregnancy and delivery. 1) To study the incidence of vaginal colonization of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) among pregnant women. 2) To compare the efficacy of sheep blood agar vs selective medium like HiCHROME Strep B Selective agar (HIMEDIA) in the isolation of GBS. Vaginal swabs were collected from 150 antenatal women at 35-37 weeks of gestation or at any gestational age if additional risk factors were present. The swabs were cultured on non-selective medium like Blood agar and a chromogenic medium (HiCHROME Strep B Agar, HiMedia). GBS was identified by standard microbiological techniques. Bluish, purple-colored colonies were confirmed as GBS by CAMP test and latex agglutination test. Only 3 out of 150 women (2%) of the screened antenatal women were colonized with GBS. Incidence was quite low, compared to the literature from the West. All the 3 babies born to the three women colonized with GBS were healthy with no indication of invasive GBS disease. The chromogenic medium supported the growth of Group B Streptococcus and Enterococcus spp. only and was a useful selective medium for isolation of GBS.
Novel Strategies of Immunization against COVID-19
Authors: Sen Aparajita , Aggarwal Sunita , Sehgal Shalini , Nagpal Nitika , Aayushi  , Joshi Anushka , Saini Pranjal , Chawla Radhika
Published: February 2022

COVID-19 manifested itself as a global pandemic in 2019 but even in 2021, it is still not successfully contained. This virus has claimed millions of lives worldwide and rendered many more jobless. Apart from causing mild to severe pneumonia, the virus has also caused a loss of livelihood for thousands globally, along with widespread trauma and depression. Since the transmission rate of the virus is so high, temporary prophylaxis relied on sanitization, wearing masks and physical distancing. However, a long-term solution for stopping viral spread is vaccination. Apart from being the fastest way to induce immunity against the virus, vaccination is also the cheapest and most practical way. However, a vaccine can only be commercially available after it has passed through various clinical trial phases. So far, more than two hundred potential vaccine candidates underwent different phases of the clinical trial, and some of the front-runners have shown more than 90% efficacy. This review has compiled all such vaccine candidates, their types, their modes of action, and the associated pros and cons. The current advances in clinical trials of vaccines have also been discussed, such as plant-based and cocktail vaccines that have recently emerged. Nowadays, novel strains like Delta plus are also emerging and posing a threat. Thus, it is mandatory to get vaccinated and choose a vaccine that provides long-term protection against multiple strains.
Diagnostic Efficacy of Rapid Immunochromatographic Test in Diagnosis of Dengue Infection
Authors: Kaur Charanjeev , Sharma Sarbjeet
Published: February 2022

Dengue is a mosquito-borne arboviral disease of grave public health concern worldwide. Early diagnosis and treatment is required to reduce morbidity & mortality from complications caused by secondary dengue infection. According to WHO, the three main diagnostic modalities for the diagnosis of dengue infection are cultivation and identification of viruses, molecular methods, and serology. Whereas virus cultivation is labour intensive and available only in reference laboratories, molecular methods require expensive infrastructure & expertise. Serology on the other hand not only less tedious but is also able to differentiate between primary and secondary dengue. This study was undertaken to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of rapid immunochromatographic assay in the diagnosis of dengue infection as compared to ELISA. The study was conducted in the serology section of the Microbiology laboratory, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Amritsar. Blood samples from 429 patients with clinical suspicion of dengue virus infection were received in the lab from August 2020 to December 2020. All samples were subjected to rapid ICT and ELISA to detect NS1 Ag and IgM antibodies. The majority number of cases were observed in the age group of 31 to 40 years while the gender-wise ratio was 1.43:1 showing male preponderance. Out of 429 samples tested, 156 were reactive for either NS1 antigen or IgM antibodies by the ELISA method. Results of rapid ICT for NS1Ag and results of NS1Ag by ELISA were analyzed and compared. A sensitivity of 81.25% was noted and specificity of 100%. IgM detection by rapid ICT in comparison to IgM ELISA shows a sensitivity of 82.14% and specificity of 100%. Rapid ICT kits performed at par with the ELISA. Rapid immunochromatographic assays are important diagnostic tools in the identification of dengue and early treatment of dengue patients is possible, reducing mortality significantly.
Development of Chitosan Silver Nanocomposites: Its Characteristic Study and Toxicity Effect against 3T3-L1 Cell Line
Authors: Johney Jesteena , Sri S. Radhai , Ragunathan R.
Published: February 2022

Nanocomposite from the natural source is opened a wide area for the researchers to find a natural remedy to replace the chemicals or harmful products in all the fields of agricultural, food and medical fields. Here the biopolymer (chitosan) was extracted from the two white rot fungi of Pleurotus floridanus and Pleurotus djamor, and biologically synthesized with 1mM AgNO3 solution. Synthesized chitosan nanocomposite was characterized with UV-Visible study, FTIR, FESEM, XRD, EDAS for the confirmation based upon the peaks, functional group, crystalline nature, size, morphology and the percentage of elements respectively. Toxicity study was carried out using 3T3 L1 (Mouse embryo fibroblast Cell Line) normal Cell Line to find out the cytotoxicity effect of the chitosan nanocomposite and found that the nanocomposites were non toxic to the Cell Line.
An IOT Based Approach for Monitoring Solar System Parameters using Arduino Microcontroller
Authors: Deogade Umang , Malkhede Ritik , Nimje Karuna , Patil Twinkal , Suryawanshi Kunal , Burange Rahul
Published: February 2022

Abstract: The solar parameters monitoring system is the most important system for monitoring solar systems. Solar energy is a renewable form of energy that is generated by solar panels. Solar energy is a renewable form of energy that is generated by solar panels. The parameters that the system measures include voltage, light intensity, and temperature. In the recommended monitoring system, an Arduino Uno microcontroller board is employed. The system includes solar panels, an LDR sensor, an LM 35, an Arduino microcontroller, and resistors. Light. In this system, an LDR sensor detects light intensity, an L35 sensor measures temperature, and a voltage divider circuit monitors the voltage. Keywords: Solar Panel, Monitoring, Renewable Energy, Solar Panel, Arduino Uno.
Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers for Modelling Stock Prices
Authors: Chaudhry Parinnay
Published: February 2022

Abstract: Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) is a transformer neural network architecture designed for natural language processing (NLP). The model’s architecture allows for an efficient, contextual understanding of words in sentences. Empirical evidence regarding the usage of BERT has proved a high degree of accuracy in NLP tasks such as sentiment analysis and next sentence classification. This study utilises BERT’s sentiment analysis capability, proposes and tests a framework to model a quantitative relation between the news and reportings of a company, and the movement of its stock price. This study also aims to explore the nature of human psychology in terms of modelling risk and opportunity and gain insight into the subjectivity of the human mind. Keywords: natural language processing, BERT, sentiment analysis, stock price modelling, transformers, neural networks, selfattention
Pengaruh kematangan pribadi dengan kecenderungan cinderella complex pada wanita dewasa awal
Authors: Zahrawaany Tasya Aulia , Fasikhah Siti Suminarti
Published: February 2022

A healthy person is a person who always develops in new states that require adjustment, while an unhealthy individual is when individuals do not use the potential that can be maintained and used in their lives, specifically for women who actually can increase their potential. The purpose of this study was to study the infuency of personal maturity towards Cinderella Complex in early adult women. This study used a correlational research design, using a accidental sampling technique with help of google form. The subjects were 2956 early adult women aged 18-25 years. The instrument in this study used a scale of personal maturity and the scale of the findings of the cinderella complex inventory. Data analysis using simple linear regression analysis. The results showed that there were effect of personal maturity towards complex cinderella tendencies in early adult women. The value of regression coefficient is -0.390 with p = 0,000 <0.05. This result shows that the higher the personal maturit in earl adult woman, the lower cinderella complex tendency in individuals. The influence of personal maturity towards the tendency of Cinderella complex in early adult women is about 34.7%. This research can be used as a material consideration to arrange psychoeducation program as a preventive effort.
Caracterización de los agroecosistemas de producción de café orgánico en cuatro municipios de Chiapas
Authors: Morales Reyes Etztli Itzel , Adame Martínez Salvador
Published: February 2022

La agroecología es una disciplina que considera dimensiones ambientales, económicas, políticas y culturales para evaluar el estado de los agroecosistemas, proporciona principios ecológicos básicos para su estudio, diseño y manejo. El objetivo de este trabajo fue conocer el estado en que se encuentran los agroecosistemas de café de la Asociación de productores orgánicos Nubes de Oro ubicados del estado de Chiapas, por medio de una caracterización con la finalidad de proponer alternativas agroecológicas para su mejoramiento. Los instrumentos utilizados para la recopilación de la información fueron: informes de producción de la asociación, cuestionarios para la inspección interna de cafetales orgánicos, de los cuales se seleccionaron y se determinaron indicadores representativos. Los resultados mostraron que en los últimos cuatro ciclos de producción los principales problemas que enfrentan son el rendimiento (ingresos y costos de producción), y el riesgo económico (precios del café, consumo nacional de café, diversidad de ventas, vías de comercialización, y mano de obra), mientras que las situaciones más favorables fueron la seguridad alimentaria, tenencia de la tierra y las redes sociales. Se concluye que para mejorar el rendimiento de los cafetales es importante tomar en cuenta las estrategias de renovación establecida desde un enfoque agroecológico.
La transformación de las pulquerías de la ciudad de México: perspectiva desde sus modelos de negocio
Authors: Rocillo Aquino Zeltzin Itzel , Leos Rodríguez Juan Antonio , Aguilar Ávila Jorge
Published: February 2022

El pulque, principal forma de aprovechamiento de los magueyes pulqueros, ha tomado diversas posiciones en el consumo a lo largo de la historia, y de ser denigrado en el siglo XX actualmente existe un interés creciente por conocer más de esta bebida. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar su comercialización en la actualidad, para identificar los factores que la fortalecen, promover su desarrollo e impulsar al resto de la cadena. La investigación se realizó durante los años 2016 y 2017, en 55 negocios expendedores de pulque de la Ciudad de México y área metropolitana. Se llevaron a cabo entrevistas semiestructuradas a los encargados de los negocios, definiendo aspectos de producción y comercialización del pulque, y datos de la vinculación dentro y fuera de este eslabón. Se utilizó el método de análisis de redes sociales, el modelo de negocios y análisis estadísticos para procesar los datos. Se identificaron tres modelos de negocio en función de la estrategia empleada: “tradicional”, “diversificado” y “exitoso”, éste último fue el más redituable en cuanto a litros de pulque vendidos. Existe una tendencia de crecimiento del consumo, lo que impactará positivamente en la estructura de la cadena de valor de maguey-pulque.
Sobreexplotación del agua subterránea y la agroexportación en el acuífero costero de la Yarada, Tacna, Perú
Authors: Pino Edwin
Published: February 2022

La agricultura desarrollada con base en los acuíferos costeros, normalmente está condicionada a la recarga de éstos, el acuífero de La Yarada, presenta problemas de contaminación por procesos de intrusión marina. La irrigación en La Yarada, en sus inicios, incorporó cultivos de alta demanda de agua por el alto contenido de sales que tienen sus suelos, en la actualidad el cultivo más representativo es el olivo, cuyo producto es materia de exportación a mercados principalmente de Chile y Brasil, esta situación ha generado competencia por la extracción desmedida del agua subterránea generando problemas de desbalance; asimismo, es importante tener clara la visión del Estado, diferenciando entre los gobiernos liberales y neoliberales, y los nacionalistas con tendencia a la izquierda, como los que ha tenido el Perú, con respecto al desarrollo, puesto que se tienen tendencias de incentivos de desarrollo de una agricultura industrial hasta otras que privilegian una política de fronteras vivas y de interés geopolítico, que deja de lado lineamientos de competitividad y eficiencia, entre otros aspectos.
Identificación del cluster citrícola y medición de su eficiencia colectiva en el estado de Tamaulipas
Authors: RINCONADA CARBAJAL FERMIN , GALVÁN VERDA ANTONIO , GARCÍA FERNÁNDEZ FRANCISCO
Published: February 2022

El presente trabajo de investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar la eficiencia colectiva (EC) del cluster citrícola de la región centro deI estado de Tamaulipas. Para tal efecto, se encuestó a 38 productores para la medición del índice de eficiencia colectiva. El cálculo del coeficiente de localización e índice de Gini se realizó con información del Servicio de Información Agroalimentaria y Pesquera. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que existe una alta concentración de la actividad citrícola en la región centro de Tamaulipas en comparación con el sector a nivel nacional, de igual forma en la entidad prevalece una distribución desigual de la producción, valor de la producción, así como de la superficie sembrada y cosechada de la citricultura. Se obtuvo que el cluster citrícola dispone de un nivel medio de EC, reflejando el aprovechamiento de sólo algunas de las economías externas y acciones conjuntas que dicha aglomeración empresarial ofrece a las empresas que en ella se ubican.
Emotional autobiographical memory impairment features in three mental disorders
Authors: Yang Zhiwei , Liu Xufeng
Published: February 2022

We proposed the Emotional Autobiographical Memory Test (EAMT) as a specialized method for measuring emotional autobiographical memory impairment in patients with mental disorders. The EAMT was tested with 32 patients with schizophrenia, 18 patients with bipolar disorder, 32 patients
with depression, and 42 people undiagnosed with such disorders. We extracted 13 indices of five kinds of features from participants' emotional autobiographical memory and compared them among the four groups. The overgeneralization result in the schizophrenia and depression groups was consistent
with previous results, supporting the EAMT's validity. However, inconsistent with previous results, overgeneralization was not found in the bipolar disorder group. Further, the count of involuntary memories in the patient groups (vs. control group) was significantly smaller, which can guide
future researchers in investigating the psychopathology of mental disorders.
The impact of white space on consumers' perception of and attitude toward advertising
Authors: Li Shouwei , Liu Ping , Li Wei
Published: February 2022

This study explored the impact of white space in advertisements on consumers' perception of and attitude toward the advertisement. Participants (N= 333) took part in two studies online. The results show that more (vs. less) white space increased independent self-construal consumers' positive attitudes toward the advertisement by increasing the relative effect of freedom on advertisement attitudes (Study 1). Moreover, print advertisements with more (vs. less) white space increased interdependent self-construal consumers' negative attitudes toward the advertisement by increasing the relative effect of loneliness on advertisement attitudes (Study 2). The findings contribute to the literature on symbolic associations by demonstrating the multiple effects of white space in visual design. Effective visual design can meet consumers' needs and enhance their preference for an advertisement.
“SCREENING ENFERMEDAD RENAL CRÓNICA EN PACIENTES DIABÉTICOS DE LARGA DE EVOLUCIÓN DE LA UMF (UNIDAD DE MEDICINA FAMILIAR) 222 “
Authors: Lopez lievanos Miguel angel
Published: February 2022

RESUMEN

Autores.

*Dr. Guillermo Espinosa Fuentes/ *Dra. Yazmin Jocelyn Julian Hernández/ **Dr. Miguel Angel Lopez Lievanos /***Dra. María Guadalupe Berumen Lechuga.

*Médico Familiar. UMF No 222 **Médico Residente de la especialidad de Medicina Interna. Hospital General Regional 251 *** Coordinadora Auxiliar Médica de Investigación en Salud. Estado de México Poniente.

Introducción. La nefropatía diabética es la primera causa de enfermedad renal crónica en el mundo, sin embargo no existe información de la prevalencia de Enfermedad Renal Crónica (ERC) en estadios tempranos en México. Una tarea fundamental del primer nivel de atención es la detección oportuna de enfermedades. La ERC en pacientes diabéticos es subdiagnosticada en estadios tempranos al ser asintomática.

Objetivo. Determinar la frecuencia y estadificación de ERC en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 de larga evolución en una unidad de primer nivel de atención, en el estado de México.

Material y Métodos: Estudio transversal descriptivo. Se incluyeron 263 pacientes calculado por fórmula de población finita y selección aleatoria simple. Se incluyeron pacientes con diabetes tipo 2, ? 5 años de evolución, sin encontrarse en terapia sustitutiva de la función renal que cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Las variables de estudio: características sociodemográficas y la estimación de la tasa de filtración glomerular por la ecuación CKD-EPI fueron descritas en frecuencias y porcentaje para variables categóricas y las variables continuas se reportaron  media y desviación estándar, la diferencia entre grupos fue establecida por medio de prueba de chi cuadrada o prueba exacta de Fisher, T de student de acuerdo al tipo de variable. Un valor de p ?0.05 fue considerado estadísticamente significativo

Resultados. La clasificación KDIGO presenta 5 estadios. Los resultados con respecto al grado de filtrado glomerular: estadio 1 con 39.5% (IC 95%, 34.2-45.6), estadio 2 con 38.8%  (IC 95%, 32.7-44.5), estadio 3a  con 8%  (IC 95%, 4.9-11.4), estadio 3b con 5.7% (IC 95%, 3.4-8.7), estadio 4 con 6.8% (IC 95%, 3.8-9.9) y el estadio 5 con 1.1% (IC 95% 0.0-2.7). El promedio de edad fue 69.26 ±11.01 en el grupo con ERC, género masculino en el grupo con ERC con 59.6%  y mujeres con 40.3%. Con respecto a comorbilidades, hipertensión arterial y tratamiento al analizarlas en grupos con ausencia de ERC y presencia de ERC fueron estadísticamente significativo, lo mismo en los resultados de laboratorio.  

Conclusión. La prevalencia de ERC en nuestra población de estudio fue de 21%, es decir; al menos 1 de cada 5 pacientes diabéticos con 5 o más años de evolución padecen con algún grado de ERC. Los pacientes con factores de riesgo para ERC deben contar con una determinación de TFG al menos una vez al año. La fórmula recomendada es CKD-EPI.
The Challenges of Learning Assistance Encountered by Parents in a Rural Area
Authors: Wijayanti Wiwik , Utari Rahmania , Wijaya Widia Murni
Published: February 2022

The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been determined as pandemic causing schools around the world to be closed. This research aimed to observe the constraints of remote learning in rural areas during the Covid-19 pandemic. This quantitative research involved 280 parents in a rural area of Magelang city, Indonesia. The samples were chosen by using the proportional area random sampling technique. The research data were analyzed statistically and descriptively. The research results show that time allocation and parents’ academic capability accompanying children were the most challenging factors. Moreover, many children have emotional issues while doing assignments at home. Related to school, curricular information to parents and the supply of learning facility assistance were insufficient. Also, the most prominent problems in the role of parents in assisting children in learning were parents’ limited time and their low academic ability which should be considered by policymakers.
Host phylogeny and ecological associations best explain Wolbachia host shifts in scale insects Running title: Wolbachia host shifts
Authors: Sanaei Ehsan , Albery Greg , Yeoh Yun Kit , Lin Yen-Po , Cook Lyn , Engelstädter Jan
Published: February 2022

Wolbachia are among the most prevalent and widespread endosymbiotic
bacteria on earth. Wolbachia’s success in infecting an enormous number
of arthropod species is attributed to two features: the range of
phenotypes they induce in their hosts, and their ability to switch
between host species. Whilst much progress has been made in elucidating
their induced phenotypes, our understanding of Wolbachia host shifting
is still very limited: we lack answers to even fundamental questions
concerning Wolbachia’s routes of transfer and the importance of factors
influencing host shifts. Here, we investigate the diversity and
host-shift patterns of Wolbachia in scale insects, a group of arthropods
with intimate associations with other insects that make them well-suited
to studying host shifts. Using Illumina pooled amplicon sequencing of
Wolbachia-infected scale insects and their direct associates we
determined the identity of all Wolbachia strains. We then fitted a
Generalised Additive Mixed Model (GAMM) to our data to estimate the
influence of host phylogeny and the geographic distribution on Wolbachia
strain sharing among scale insect species. The model predicts no
significant contribution of host geography but strong effects of host
phylogeny, with high rates of Wolbachia sharing among closely related
species and a sudden drop-off in sharing with increasing phylogenetic
distance. We also detected the same Wolbachia strain in scale insects
and several intimately associated species (ants, wasps, beetles, and
flies). This indicates putative host shifts and potential routes of
transfers via these associates and highlights the importance of
ecological connectivity in Wolbachia host-shifting.
Towards reflective project management
Authors: Flynn Sandra E , Levie Fiona
Published: February 2022

This qualitative study set out to explore the relationship between the practice of reflection in a project management MSc. programme and reflective practice in the workplace. We propose that students who learn and practice reflection in an academic programme can transfer these skills to reflection-in-action (Schön, 1983) in their project management roles, thereby contributing to the development of reflective project managers. Reflection in the context of post-project reviews forms an essential element in project management. Research has shown that this element is often the exception or omitted altogether due to time constraints (Anbari et al., 2008; Fuller et al., 2011; Nicolaisen & Driscoll, 2016). This study proposes that students who learn and practice reflection in an academic programme can transfer these skills to the project management workplace. Guided by the principles of phenomenography, online survey data were collected from 30 students and postgraduates along with 10 faculty members. The study found that despite initial apprehension students considered the reflective learning process to be useful and three quarters felt they could apply the reflective learnings to their practice after the first module of use. Towards the end of the programme almost half indicated their intention to continue with reflective writing practice post-graduation. Instilling the practice of reflecting on an education programme has two goals. Firstly, to reflect on the learnings of the programme work, at and across modules. Secondly, to bring those learnings forward to a real-world environment, encouraging not just our own development as reflective practitioners, but also the development of reflective project teams. To support these goals, we propose a new model: the reflective learning portfolio-in-practice.
Estandarización del proceso de extracción de aceite de Mauritia flexuosa del Guaviare, Colombia.
Authors: Acosta Chinchilla Jasbleiy Marcela , Acosta Rodriguez Gustavo Adolfo , Arias Juan Pablo
Published: February 2022

Maurita flexuosa es una palma dioica y su fruto es una drupa oleaginosa de la cual cerca del 16.58% del mesocarpio se puede aprovechar para el proceso de transformación y extracción del aceite, por su alto índice de ácido oleico, del cual se destaca su contenido de provitaminas y de aceites polinsaturados que contribuyen a su actividad antioxidante. Con el objetivo de determinar la oferta natural de Mauritia flexuosa en el municipio de San José del Guaviare se adelantaron estudios poblacionales con el uso de herramientas SIG y ArcGIS. La oferta natural existente en el municipio corresponde a 1.351.175 palmas en producción y un estimado de 140.977 toneladas de drupas listas para el aprovechamiento. Para la extracción del aceite se evaluaron los métodos Soxhlet, Folch y presado en frio, obteniendo un rendimiento máximo de 51%, 13.35% y 28.63%, respectivamente. Se utilizó el modelo experimental denominado 2K, con 16 ensayos donde se definió el efecto de la temperatura, peso y pH. Igualmente se tuvieron en cuenta aspectos del mercado, costos, procesos de extracción y legislación. Por último, se verificó el contenido de bioactivos mediante cromatografía.
How to Address the Health of International Migrants in Latin America? An Evidence-Based Proposal
Authors: Cabieses Baltica
Published: February 2022

Introduction: Migration is a recognized social determinant of health. Latin America is one of the regions with the largest human migration. Latin America is now in a position of opportunity to protect the welfare and health of the international migrant population. Objective: The purpose of this paper is to propose a strategy for primary health approach to international migrants in the region of Latin America. This proposed approach is supported on the evidence available at present in the region, particularly in research that has been developed in recent years in Chile. Results: The scientific evidence delivers three central ideas: (i) broad socio-demographic diversity that characterizes the migrant population; (Ii) the centrality of the migration experience and living conditions in Chile as determinants of health of the population; and (iii) the violation of human rights in some groups of international migrants, including the right to social protection in health. With this in mind, an approach strategy focused on the pillars of Social Determinants of Health, Cultural Competence in Health and Human Rights is proposed. Conclusion: The protection of the health of migrant populations is now a priority for Latin America. Its success depends on articulated and sensitive multisectoral efforts, which should aim to create contextualized, effective and evidencebased healthcare services for this population.
Penerapan Menu Engineering dalam Penetapan Profitabilitas Menu A’la Carte
Authors: Ramadhani Aisyah Fadhilla , Asnur Lise
Published: February 2022

Pada masa pandemi covid-19 seperti saat ini perkembangan dunia pariwisata Indonesia mengalami penurunan kunjungan yang sangat signifikan. Tujuan umum penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis Menu A’la Carte yang ada di Mentawai Restaurant Pangeran Beach Hotel Padang melalui metode menu engineering, dengan menggunakan metode ini dapat diketahui tingkat profitabilitas menu di Mentawai restaurant. Adanya penelitian ini diharapkan pihak hotel dapat melakukan evaluasi dan peningkatan dalam membuat kreasi menu makananan yang menarik konsumen, agar pendapatan Pangeran Beach Hotel Padang pada bagian food and beverage di Mentawai restaurant meningkat. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Deskriptif digunakan untuk mengetahui keberadaan variabel mandiri. Data dianalisis pada penelitian ini adalah tingkat profitabilitas Menu A’la Carte di Mentawai restaurant. Analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan teknik menu engineering worksheet pada microsoft excel. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa menu A’la Carte (Oktober - Desember 2020) dan (Januari-Maret 2021) yang memiliki profitabilitas yang tinggi sebanyak 25 menu.
Evaluasi Layanan Kesehatan Maternal, Neonatal, dan Keluarga Berencana (KB) pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 di Praktik Mandiri Bidan
Authors: Sugandini Wayan , Erawati Ni Ketut , Mertasari Luh
Published: February 2022

Masa Pandemi COVID-19 menghabat seluruh komponen kehidupan, tidak terkecuali pelayanan kesehatan termasuk pelayanan kesehatan ibu dan anak di Praktik Mandiri Bidan (PMB). Tujuan penelitian ini menganalisis pelaksanaan layanan Maternal, Neonatal, dan Keluarga Berencana pada masa pandemic covid-19. Penelitian ini merupakan deskriptif kuantitatif survey. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua Praktik Mandiri Bidan yang ada berjumlah 52 PMB. Sampel yang digunakan PMB sebanyak 47 orang, data diambil menggunakan kuisioner dengan skala likert. Analisa data dengan analisis deskriptif persentase. Hasil penelitian bahwa PMB di Kabupaten Buleleng 82,98% melaksanakan layanan kehamilan dengan sangat baik, 100% melakukan layanan Persalinan dengan sangat baik, 97.87% melaksanakan layanan masa nifas dan bayi baru lahir dengan sangat baik, dan 76,59% melaksanakan pelayanan keluarga berencana dengan sangat baik, mengacu kepada standar pelayanan di masa pandemic covid-19. Maka, layanan Maternal, Neonatal, dan Keluarga Berencana dilaksanakan dengan sangat baik, sesuai standar pedoman dari Kemenkes, masyarakat mendapatkan layanan sesuai kebutuhan, klaster baru penyebaran covid-19 dapat dicegah khususnya di Kabupaten Buleleng.
Dampak Harga terhadap Keputusan Pembelian di Cafe Merjer Padang
Authors: Krisna Avi Dandy
Published: February 2022

Ditemukan permasalahan mengenai informasi terkait cafe merjer yang belum banyak diketahui oleh masyarakat. Selain itu, harga yang ditawarkan tidak terjangkau dikalangan konsumen dan kualitas produk yang dijual tidak sesuai dengan harga yang dibayarkan. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis besar kecilnya dampak Harga kepada keputusan pembelian konsumen di Cafe Merjer Padang. Metode pada penelitian berikut adalah kuantitatif dengan upaya pendekatan asosiatif kausal yang melibatkan dua variabel. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik non probability sampling. Teknik pengambilan data menggunakan angket skala likert. Data yang dideskripsikan dengan dites persyaratan analisis dan pengujian hipotesis yang menggunakan teknik analisis regresi linear sederhana serta koefisien determinan menggunakan software SPSS versi 20.00. Hasil penelitian yaitu keputusan Pembelian tergolong sangat baik (85%). Pengujian hipotesis regresi linear sederhana F 0.034 sig 0,000 < 0,05, oleh sebab itu variabel Harga mampu mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian konsumen. Harga mendorong keputusan pembelian konsumen secara signifikan sebesar 32,7% dan 67,3% terpengaruh melalui faktor yang lainnya. Nilai t 3.61937 dengan sig 0,000 < 0,05, sehingga diperoleh pengaruh yang siginikan antara kedua variabel. Selanjutnya nilai koefisien regresi senilai 0, 463 maksudnya per penambahan senilai 1 satuan Harga bisa menambah 0,023 satuan keputusan pembelian. Berlandaskan hasil penelitian disarankan agar pihak manajemen selalu memberikan upaya yang maksimal dalam meningkatkan penerapan agar Harga semakin mendorong keputusan pembelian konsumen.
Strategi Promosi Villa Alahan Panjang Resort Selama Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Saputra Ilham Ade
Published: February 2022

Pengelolaan promos Villa mengalami beberapa permasalahan salah satunya dikarenkan pada saat ini tengah berada dalam situasi pandemi COVID 19 yang menyebabkan terjadinya pemberlakuan Pembatasan Sosial Skala Besar (PSBB) sehingga seluruh kegiatan dibatasi. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis strategi promosi Villa Alahan Panjang Resort untuk dapat menarik minat pengunjung datang berkunjung dan menginap di Villa Alahan Panjang Resort. Metode penelitan menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif. Data yang diperoleh akan dianalisis dan diinterprestasikan sesuai dengan tujuan dan pernyataan penelitian. Teknik yang digunakan dalam menentukan sampel yaitu teknik purposive. Untuk mendapatkan data penelitian dilakukan dengan cara melakukan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Pertanyaan wawancara dilakukan menggunakan analisis SWOT (Strength, weakness, opportunity, dan treath). Hasil penelitian yaitu promosi yang dilakukan oleh Dinas Pariwisata selaku pengelola Villa Alahan Panjang Resort belum begitu baik karena minimnya promosi yang terkait dengan Villa Alahan Panjang Resort. Belum ditemukannya promosi berupa periklanan di area Villa Alahan Panjang Resort dan promosi penjualan berupa pemberian coupons, discount, dan cashback belum pernah dilakukan sama sekali. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disarankan untuk meningkatkan kegiatan promosi Villa Alahan Panjang Resort berupa periklanan dengan menggunakan iklan cetak seperti pemasangan spanduk di kawasan destinasi wisata. Selain itu, dapat mengadakan promosi lain berupa promosi penjualan dengan memberlakukan pemeberian coupons, discount, dan cashback kepada pengunjung dengan syarat dan ketentuan yang berlaku.
OPTIMALISASI PENDATAAN PENDUDUK DI DESA PATAS MELALUI PEMANFAATAN APLIKASI SIDECI
Authors: Resika Arthana I Ketut , Dantes Gede Rasben , Adnyani Kadek Eva Krishna
Published: February 2022

Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini dilaksanakan di desa Patas, Kecamatan Gerokgak, Kabupaten Buleleng Bali dengan topik Optimalisasi Pendataan Penduduk melalui aplikasi Sistem Desa Terintegrasi(SDECI). Berdasarkan wawancara dan observasi yang dilakukan di desa Patas, desa Patas mengalami kendala dalam optimalisasi layanan pemerintahan desa terutama dalam pendataan anggota penduduk. Demografis desa yang luas dan jumlah penduduk yang banyak menjadi kendala untuk mendapatkan data yang terbaru mengenai demografi kependudukan, sehingga hal ini berdampak dalam memaksimalkan pengambilan keputusan dan pelaporan data.  Disisi lain, literasi teknologi di desa Patas sudah memadai, kantor desa sudah dilengkapi dengan komputer dan internet. Sumber daya tersebut seharusnya bisa dimanfaatkan untuk mengoptimalkan pendataan desa Patas dengan penerapan teknologi dalam akusisi data. Selain dari sumber daya teknologi, kelebihan yang dimiliki desa Patas adalah motivasi tinggi dari staff  desa dalam pemanfaatan teknologi dalam penyelenggaraan pemerintah desa, hal ini terbukti dari sudah diterapkannya sistem dalam administrasi persuratan. Melalui pengabdian,  tim pengabdi yang memiliki pengalaman dalam bidang penelitian dan pengembangan teknologi informasi menerapkan solusi optimalisasi pendataan profil desa. Pengabdian ini dalam bentuk penyediaan teknologi, pelatihan dan pendampingan literasi teknologi pada staff dan masyarakat desa Patas, serta pengembangan dan penerapan aplikasi Sistem Desa Cerdas Terintegrasi (SIDECI) Patas. Selain itu, pada pengabdian ini juga dilakukan pelatihan bagi perangkat desa dalam menggunakan aplikasi pendukung administrasi pemerintahaan seperti pelatihan penggunaan Aplikasi Mailmerge khususnya untuk persuratan desa, aplikasi Trello untuk manajemen penugasan dan aplikasi Google Drive dan Form untuk meningkatkan dokukemntasi dan produkfitas dalam bekerja. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi, kegiatan ini dinilai memiliki kebermanfaatan yang tinggi terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan bagi perangkat desa Patas.
Analyzing Errors in Lesson Plans of Arabic Teacher Professional Education Participants During the Teaching Practise at Schools
Authors: Ainin Moh. , Ahsanuddin Mohammad , Irhamni Irhamni , Arifianto Muhammad Lukman , Dariyadi Moch. Wahib , Ibrahim Faishol Mahmud Adam
Published: February 2022

One of the government’s efforts to improve the quality and professionalism of teachers, especially Arabic teachers, is the implementation of an in-service Teacher Professional Education Program (Pendidikan Profesi Guru – PPG). During the program, teachers also learn to develop lesson plans (Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran – RPP). Errors were reported in the lesson plans prepared by teachers of Arabic Language as PPG participants during the teaching practice at schools. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe those errors. By using a descriptive-qualitative design, this study revealed eight types of errors in the lesson plans, namely (1) ambiguity in the basic competence formulation, (2) GPA formulation that focused more on the process and not competence, (3) invalidity of the assessment instrument, (4) unspecific, non-operational, and unmeasurable formulation of GPA, (5) GPA formulation asynchronous with teaching and learning activities, (6) unclear formulation of teaching and learning activities, (7) unclear measurement of competence, and (8) domain misconceptions in the assessment.
The Effect of Nahwu Learning Understanding for The Insya’ Ability of AFL Students in West Sumatra/Fahm An-Nahw wa ātsāruh ‘alā Qudrah Al-Insyā ladā Thullāb Qism Ta’līm Al-Lughah Al-‘Arabīyah bi Sumatra Al-Gharbīyah
Authors: Shidqi Muhammad Husni , Mudinillah Adam
Published: February 2022

So far, the success of learning insya' can be seen from the results of student essays when composing Arabic according to good and correct grammar. However, no single study has examined the effect or contribution of understanding Arabic grammar on learning outcomes insya'. Therefore, this study investigates the impact of understanding grammar, especially nahwu, on learning outcomes insya' for students majoring in Arabic language education at the Batusangkar State Islamic Institute. This research uses an experimental approach with the type of Expo Facto. This study indicates that understanding Arabic grammar (Nahwu) does not have a positive impact on the Insya' learning of students in the Arabic language learning department at the Batusangkar State Islamic Institute.
Quiz and Vocab Arabic (Q&V Arabic) As Media for Mutholaah Arabic Vocabulary
Authors: Izzah Nurul , Mauludiyah Lailatul , Ainur Roziqi Muhammad
Published: February 2022

One of the efforts to overcome the problem of Arabic language learning was to improve the understanding of vocabulary with mutholaah method. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of muthola'ah vocabulary with Aplication Arabic Quiz and Vocab (Arabic Q&V) to improving the ability to memorize Arabic language vocabulary for grade VIII B students of islamic junior high school. The research approach used quantitative associative. The sample used 20 students. Data collection method using observation, questionnaire, and test. The data analysis techniques used are t-test related samples and N-Gain test or effectiveness test that was previously conducted prerequisite test which is normality test. The results showed a significant difference in muthola'ah The results showed that there was a significant difference from muthola'ah vocabulary before and after using Q&V Arabic application which was shown from the average pretest score of test questions 70, while the average posttest test score was 80. Muthola'ah vocabulary with Q&V Arabic application is Effectively improves the ability to memorize student’s Arabic vocabulary indicated from the calculation results using the N-Gain test formula of 32 which means the level of effectiveness in the moderate category.  It can be concluded that muthola'ah vocabulary with Q&V Arabic application is effective to improving the ability to memorize Arabic vocabulary.
Corona in the Poet's Perspective: A Comparative Literature Study of The Poetry "Bubarnya Agama" and "Syukrān Kurūnā"
Authors: Hizkil Ahmad , Hamzah Mukhotob , Tasnimah Tatik Mariyatut
Published: February 2022

This study aims to analyze the message of two poems about the Coronavirus pandemic, namely "Bubarnya Agama" and "Syukrān Kurūnā," and reveal the similarities and differences between them the two poems based on their intrinsic and extrinsic elements. This study uses a qualitative method that uses a comparative literature approach. The data collection technique used is the reading, and note-taking technique, namely the author reads carefully and deeply and then notes the important things from the two poems. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique is descriptive-comparative, which describes the intrinsic and extrinsic elements of the two poems and then compares them. The messages contained in the two poems are generated from the results of the meaning and comparison of the elements of the two poems. This study indicates that the poem "Bubarnya Agama" by Said Muniruddin from Indonesia and the poem "Syukrān Kurūnā" by Jabeer Ali Ba'adany from Yemen are two poems that have their characteristics in terms of their intrinsic and extrinsic elements. The two poems are a response from two poets from different countries to the Coronavirus pandemic hitting all parts of the world. Both poets have their perspectives in interpreting the coronavirus pandemic. However, the two poets both see Corona as something that brings wisdom and major changes to humanity's living and religious order.
Teacher's Personality as a Motivation in Arabic Learning: A Systematic Review Based on Five Professional Teacher Personality Frameworks
Authors: Anggraini Adela , Sutaman Sutaman , Al Anshory Abdul Muntaqim
Published: February 2022

Studies on the factors that influence students' enthusiasm for learning Arabic are still focused on the strategies and media used. Therefore, this paper presents a systematic study of various educator personalities that can motivate students to learn Arabic. This research used a literature study approach. The articles were selected using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) approach and were analyzed using a framework of five professional teacher personalities. In the results of this study, several essential findings were described: (1) a steady and stable personality is manifested by the conformity of the attitude of Arabic educators to the prevailing norms, (2) mature personality is implemented in a positive enthusiasm of learning interaction between educators and students, (3) an educator's prudent and wise personality in the Arabic learning process is implemented in the form of neutrality or equitable behavior towards all students, (4) an authoritative and polite personality is actualized in a comfortable and positive atmosphere when the Arabic learning process occurs, and (5) a noble character is manifested by the educator’s example who in his daily life is always active in using Arabic so that it affects the motivation of students to be active in speaking Arabic.
Intraoperative Look on Immediate Implant Placement in Anterior Maxilla with Exhibiting Periapical Lesions
Authors: Nagorniak Ivan , Nagorniak Kateryna
Published: February 2022

Infection in the site of immediate dental implantation became an investigation purpose of numerous studies. Conclusions of the prominent reports: 1. Lindeboom et al`s study based on fifty patients proved a survival rate of 92 percent for immediately placed implants in periapical infected site versus 100 percent for delayed implants (after a 3-month healing period). 2. Casap et al`s results emphasized that 29 from 30 implants (immediately placed into debrided infected sites) were osseointegrated and functional when followed up after twelve to seventy-two months. 3. Chrcanovic et al`s systematic review of publications dedicated to analysis of implantation into infected sites showed positive results if meticulous cleaning, socket curettage/debridement, and chlorhexidine 0.12% rinse are performed.
Determination of special education teachers’ knowledge levels on the behavioral intervention techniques
Authors: DELLALOĞLU GÖĞEBAKAN Şeyda , SAZAK Elif
Published: February 2022

This research aims to determine the knowledge levels of special education teachers on the behavioral intervention techniques that are commonly used during the behavioral treatment of their students and to examine whether the demographic variables have effects on teachers’ knowledge levels or not. Within the scope of research, data was collected from 295 special education teachers from 10 different cities. The data is collected through the Knowledge Test of Frequently Used Behav-ioral Intervention Techniques (F-BIT) and Demographic Information Forms that are already developed, valid, and reliable by the researcher. Later on, the data has been analyzed through descriptive statistical techniques. As for the results, the lowest grade that is obtained from the knowledge test was 5 and the highest was 30 while the average was 21 and the standard deviation was 4,74. During the research, it has been determined that knowledge levels of teachers are limited and gender does not have any effect on these limited levels. All the results have been discussed in the context of the importance of behavioral intervention, current conditions, and requirements of the process.
The impact of information and communication technologies on psychological well-being among elderly people: A case study of a university of the third age in southern Italy
Authors: GİTTO Lara , ANDRES Antonio Rodriguez
Published: February 2022

Using data from a sample of 250 people attending a University of the Third Age in a Southern Italian town, this research examines the impact of ICTs on psychological well-being, estimated through the administration of the WHOQOL BREF questionnaire. Discrete choice and multivariate regression models are applied; Psychological and Social dimensions, both components of the WHOQOL BREF questionnaire, have been included among the regressors. Results show that the ability to browse the internet and the frequency in the use of ICTs have a relatively significant effect on wellbeing. These findings pave the way for further analysis and comparisons within other Universities of the Third Age.
Teneriffia hajiqanbari sp. nov. (Acari: Trombidiformes: Teneriffiidae), first record of the genus from Iran, with a key to world species of Teneriffia
Authors: Paktinat-Saeij Saeid , Kazemi Shahrooz
Published: February 2022

Teneriffia hajiqanbari n. sp. is described based on female, male, and deutonymph specimens collected in mangrove forests in Qeshm Island, in the eastern part of the Persian Gulf, southern Iran. This new species can be distinguished by following characters: gnathosoma without “clasps” ventrally; palpal oncophysis absent; venter with 17–20 pairs of setae; genital plates with seven pairs of setae (female); dorsal body setae minutely barbed; opisthosomal setae d1, e1 and f1 long and reaching or surpassing the base of next seta; solenidotaxy of tarsi I–IV: 3-3-0-1. Additionally, an identification key to known species of Teneriffia is updated.