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Synthesis of layered double hydroxide-based hybrid electrode for efficient removal of phosphate ions in capacitive deionization
Authors: Geng Xiusen , Kuai Jiangshan , Ren Xiaohua , Guo Weilin
Published: November 2022

The removal of phosphate ions by capacitive deionization has become one of the most frontier research topics in the water treatment field in recent years. In this work, hybrid electrodes composed of nickel-iron layered double hydroxide (NiFe-LDH) – anchored on activated carbon fiber (ACF)–were synthesized by a hydrothermal method and subsequently applied in capacitive deionization to remove phosphate ions. The adsorption performance of the two hybrid electrodes on phosphate ions was compared by capacitive deionization experiments. The experiment was carried out for 3 hours to reach equilibrium, and the optimum adsorption of 33.48 mg/g was obtained using NiFe-LDH/ACF-2 hybrid electrode at room temperature (25 °C) and pH = 6.0. The results showed that increasing the loading capacity of NiFe-LDH on ACF might enhance the adsorption capacity of phosphate ions. Furthermore, the calculation of adsorption kinetics and adsorption isotherms elucidated that the adsorption capacity increased with the increasing of applied voltage. Meanwhile, the experimental data were fitted well with pseudo-first-order kinetics and Langmuir isotherms. Notably, it was observed that the pH first increased, then decreased during the adsorption due to the electrolysis of water, while the form of phosphate ions was transformed, with low pH favoring the adsorption of phosphate ions.
Analysis risk in the contracting business
Authors: Hanafi Nufrizal Faried , Winarno Setya
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this article is to analyze the indicators and risk categories of contractor construction industry service providers. This research method uses literature review and is strengthened by Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The literature review aims to increase the understanding and find appropriate sources for research, which are obtained from sources that will be the basis of this research. From the literature review also obtained the risk factors to be studied. Furthermore, the results of the literature review are carried out in FGDs, to see their relevance to field needs. The selected FGD participants were construction service providers in the contractor sector. There are 2 risk factors to identify risk for construction service providers in the field of contractors in handling projects, namely risks in the management/office and risks in the field. Construction service providers in construction work need to carry out a detailed post cost analysis of risks at each stage of the construction business process in management and risk in the field by distinguishing between the pre-tender process, the construction process, and the maintenance period.
Green Warehousing Practices in the Philippines
Authors: Castillo Romer
Published: November 2022

Green practice is a worldwide policy and everybody is concerned with sustainable development. This study assessed the green warehousing (GWH) practices in the Philippines and its sustainability dimensions. It utilized a quantitative descriptive-survey approach with questionnaire for data collection. The sample consists of 48 warehouses with warehouse managers as respondents. Statistical tests used were frequency and percentage, mean and standard deviation, Kruskal-Wallis H-Test, and Mann-Whitney U-Test. Results showed most of participating warehouses are located in Parañaque, corporate-owned, small enterprises, operating for 15 years or less, with less than 100 employees, and private. Results further revealed that GWH practices on inventory management and operations were almost always practiced while those on facility design, layout, mechanical handling equipment, staff, and warehouse management system (WMS) were often practiced. Environment, social, and economic GWH practices are also often practiced. Top GWH practices are mostly economic and some social while bottom GWH practices are mostly environmental. Significant differences on GWH practices were found on inventory management, staff, WMS, and social dimension when grouped to location; on WMS when grouped to operation years; and on facility design, environment, and social dimension when grouped to nature of service. These findings may guide warehouse managers in enhancing their GWH practices as they gear towards attaining sustainability in support to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Strengthening International Cooperation to Tackle Indonesian Women Trafficking
Authors:   Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Harahap Ali Musa , Laksono Dwi Putro Wibowo ,   Universitas Darussalam Gontor
Published: November 2022

Problem of trafficking and people smuggling is very difficult to solve. Trafficking and smuggling of people in China for instance, involve routes that are not easy to track, managed by highly organized networks, and long travel distances to cover. Stakeholders searched and found it difficult to find their mode of transportation, which changes over time and very well planned. This research is qualitative in nature by trying to understand the situation in the research subject. This research used a case study in the design and employed primary data that is interviewed in almost 90 (ninety) percent with key persons that are directly or indirectly linked to the main finding of the research. By using concept combating Indonesian women trafficking, this research concluded that the Indonesian state through Interpol Indonesia has a national interest in combating the number of human trafficking in China district by strengthening international cooperation in providing, liaising, and facilitating the Indonesian women nationals under the international humanitarian crime.
The Human Security Crisis in South Sudan: The Role of Office for The Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) from 2019 to 2021
Authors:   Universitas Nasional, Indonesia, Gandu Angelina Ayusari , Saragih Hendra Maujana ,   Universitas Nasional, Indonesia
Published: November 2022

This study aims to analyze and explain the humanitarian crisis that occurred in South Sudan from 2019 to 2021, as a consequence of the prolonged civil war, as well as the role of the Office For The Coordination Of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in efforts to overcome and respond to the humanitarian crisis. In this study, the author uses several concepts and theories, which include the concept of Human Security, the concept of Responsibility to Protect, and the theory of International Organizations. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. The results showed that the humanitarian crisis that occurred in Sudan caused violations of several aspects of human security, which include personal security, community security, political security, economic security, food security, health security, and environmental security. Then in an effort to respond to and overcome the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, OCHA did several things, namely making a policy agenda, providing information, advocating, and providing humanitarian funds for the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan.
Menggali Kontribusi dari Diaspora: Studi tentang Diaspora India di Uni Emirat Arab (UEA)
Authors:   Universitas Mataram, Indonesia, Anam Syaiful , Permata Dinda Septiana ,   Universitas Mataram, Indonesia
Published: November 2022

India is currently one of the countries that is showing massive economic growth, even according to Goldman Sachs projections in 2050 India will be in the third position as the country with the largest economy in the world. Economic growth is certainly supported by various sectors, one of which is a large workforce base which is then channeled through migration activities which eventually form a diaspora known as Non-recident Indians (NRIs) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) with a total number of 30,995 .729 inhabitants and spread in 210 countries in the world. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the main destination country of migration for NRIs and PIOs after the United States and Pakistan, based on existing data the number of NRIs and PIOs in the UAE in 2017 was 3,500,000. The Indian government then used NRIs and PIOs in the UAE to make a significant contribution to India's development as a country of origin including remittances and foreign direct investment (FDI).
Glioblastoma: the current state of the problem
Authors: Yakovlenko Y. G.
Published: November 2022

A brief literature review of modern scientifi c data on the biology of the most malignant neuroepithelial tumors — glioblastomas of the central nervous system is presented. Th e article discusses the issues of epidemiology, classifi cation, molecular genetic and radiological diagnostics, as well as the complex treatment of this type of tumor in adult (> 20 years old) patients. Genetic and biochemical factors of glioblastoma development are described in detail, the main prognostic criteria for the eff ectiveness of chemotherapy are presented. Th e article concludes with an overview of the main trends in the development of experimental treatment methods.
Real Life Experiences as Head of Science
Authors: Huberty Jennifer
Published: November 2022

As the field of digital health grows and evolves, there is a critical need for evidence and theory-based interventions in health care. The need for integration of science into business is more critical than ever. To develop sustainable and scalable products, companies need scientists who understand the industry, can develop scientific strategy that aligns with business priorities, and are able to apply science cross-functionally. In this article, I share the insights I have gained about the roles and responsibilities of industry scientists and the lessons I have learned after spending 5 years as the head of science for a digital health start-up that turned unicorn.
Diskursus Multikulturalisme dan Wajah Indonesianya
Authors: Lumowa Valentino
Published: November 2022

Apa wajah multikulturalisme Indonesia? Pertanyaan ini mengganggu kemapanan nalar, terutama yang senantiasa mengasumsikan konsep multikulturalisme di balik kehidupan sosial dan politik masyarakat Indonesia. Tugas ini menjadi tidak gampang ketika berhadapan dengan kabut konseptual di sekitar multikulturalisme. Karena itu, artikel ini menerima amanat untuk menyasar dua tujuan. Tujuan pertama mengungkap usaha menyibak kekalutan konseptual sekitar multikulturalisme. Demi tugas ini, bagian pertama akan meliputi penjelasan tentang cakupan, justifikasi, teori dasar, dan kritik multikulturalisme sebagai sebuah konsep filosofis. Tujuan kedua mengarahkan penulis untuk mengidentifikasi wajah multikulturalisme Indonesia. Tujuan ganda penulisan ini mengalir dari maksud untuk memberikan klarifikasi konseptual tentang multikulturalisme dan identifikasi wajah keindonesiaannya. Demi mencapai tujuan ganda tersebut, penulisan artikel ini menggunakan aparatus metodis deskriptif analitis, sehingga tergolong penelitian kualitatif. Dengan instrumen metodis tersebut, penulis mendeskripsikan diskursus multikulturalisme yang meliputi cakupan, justifikasi, teori dasar, dan kritik terhadap multikulturalisme. Analisis terhadap diskursus multikulturalisme ini menghasilkan identifikasi pola dasar yang membentuk wajah multikulturalisme Indonesia.
Recent Practices of People's Participation in Different Avenues of Rural Local Government
Authors: Tanjil Ahmed  , Azizur Rahman  , Tamanna Akter
Published: November 2022

People's participation in various avenues of local administration is crucial for strengthening decentralisation in Bangladesh, despite the fact that such participation faces significant. The main purpose of this research is to explore the most current trends in people's participation in different avenues of local government. This research also examines the realities and challenges involved in strengthening decentralisation in Bangladesh. Using a quantitative methodology, this research found that different avenues of people's participation in Union Parishads has fostered successful decentralisation since these avenues certify independent participation and enable them to share their opinions and influence decision-making processes. Since decentralisation facilitates the transfer of power from the central to the local level, people's participation is functional within Union Parishads. Moreover, this research demonstrates that most rural people are severely challenged in participating in the different avenues of Union Parishads due to political complexity, institutional corruption, poor education, and general unawareness. The authors therefore suggest that, by implementing public awareness programmes, ensuring the maximum autonomy of local government units, and confirming the accountability and transparency of service providers, people's participation can strengthen the decentralisation of rural local government in Bangladesh.
Effect of Web-Based Activities on the Malaysian Students’ Vocabulary Acquisition Performance
Authors: Akeem Ameen , Abdulgafar Opeyemi Abdulrahman , Abdul Razak Noor Zainab Bt.
Published: November 2022

Vocabulary acquisition is an important aspect of second language learning. It aids communication and comprehension. Teachers are thus expected to invent very effective means of teaching this vital component to the learners. The purpose of this study was therefore to investigate the possible effect of using web-based activities to teach vocabulary on the vocabulary acquisition performance of the students. Forty pupils were selected for the study and were exposed to web-activities. The study made use of pre and posttests to examine whether there were any changes in the performance of the students. It was found out the used of web-based activities really influenced their performance as all the respondents had scores higher than in the pretest situation. It could then be held that it is imperative that teachers of English harness all creative ways of ensuring that students are assisted to learn effectively and one of such ways is employing technology.
The impact of Technological acceptance model (TAM) outcome on implementing accounting software
Authors: Qader Khowanas Saeed , Jamil Diyar Abdulmajeed , Sabah Karkhi Khalid , Anwer Sanarya Adnan , Mohammad Ahmed Jawhar , Gardi Bayar , Abdulrahman Bryar Sami
Published: November 2022

Accounting software installation in Iraq's Kurdistan area will be examined in this study's primary objective. Quantitative methods were used by the researchers to determine the readiness factors for installing accounting software, including (technology readiness, human resource readiness, customer readiness, content readiness, educational readiness, leadership readiness, and cultural readiness). Erbil currently has seven small and medium-sized businesses (SME). SME's 120 administrative staff members were given the survey at random. A total of 104 people from various small and medium-sized businesses in Iraq's Kurdistan area participated in this study. Technology readiness was found to be most important, while human resource readiness came in last in Erbil SME's preparation for implementation of accounting software. There is a problem with this study because the survey questions may not be representative of the entire community of instructors and administrators at SME.
Déficit de 5 alfa-reductasa. Estimulación pre-quirúrgica con gel de dehidrotestosterona en un paciente
Authors: Rosario Carmen , Ovalle Radhames , Morla Elbi , Vargas Eliana , Almanzar Rosario , Mejia Alberto , Suarez Stephane , Rivera Lunisol , Burgos Michelle , Vasquez Ruiz Ana Patricia
Published: November 2022

Introducción: la deficiencia de 5 alfa reductasa es una enfermedad rara que produce alteración en el desarrollo sexual y cuya prevalencia se desconoce, pero que ha sido descrita en poblaciones con genealogías comunes en áreas de la República Dominicana, Turquía, Líbano y Papúa Nueva Guinea.

Material y métodos: presentamos un paciente preescolar que acude a consulta de revisión por presencia de masas en labios mayores bilaterales y ligero crecimiento del clítoris desde el nacimiento; procedente de un área del sur del país, conocida por registrar casos de anomalías de la diferenciación sexual por déficit de 5 alfa reductasa. Genitales externos de aspecto femenino, masas bilaterales de 2 ml en labios mayores, clítoris de 2 cm con ligera hipertrofia e introito vaginal. Se realizó cariotipo, determinaciones basales de testosterona y dihidrotestosterona, así como estudios sonográficos. Se aplicó gel de dihidrotestosterona a 0,2 mg/kg diarios en zona genital durante 4 meses previo la cirugía.

Resultados: el cariotipo fue 46xy. Relación Testosterona/Dihidrotestosterona: 41,25 Ecografía genital: dos (2) estructuras con características de testículos de dimensiones y morfología conservadas. Se realizó genitoplastia masculinizante. Después de 4 meses de aplicación diaria del preparado, se comprobó un crecimiento longitudinal del falo de 4,5 cm y una circunferencia de 4 cm.

Conclusión: la reconstrucción o genitoplastia a edades tempranas ofrece mejores resultados con la aplicación previa de dihidrotestosterona local.
Serie de casos: difteria en el Hospital Infantil Dr. Robert Reid Cabral, Semana Epidemiológica 1-20, año 2021
Authors: Mancebo García Pablo , Almonte Luz Scarlett María , Gilbert Acerina , Lirano Rosmery , Peña Viviana , Reynoso Madelin
Published: November 2022

Introducción: la difteria es una enfermedad infecciosa causada, principalmente, por cepas toxigénicas del Corynebacterium diphtheriae, las infecciones locales pueden afectar tanto el tracto respiratorio como el sistema tegumentario.1, 2 En República Dominicana, el último brote de difteria ocurrido data del año 2004. Posterior al mismo, la incidencia de esta enfermedad ha experimentado una disminución considerable, registrándose un promedio de 2.6 casos por año (rango= 1-7) en los últimos cinco años. El objetivo de esta investigación es describir 21 casos probables de difteria notificados durante el período enero-mayo 2021.

Método: se realizó un reporte descriptivo a partir del análisis retrospectivo del formulario único de notificación de caso y los expedientes de 21 pacientes con diagnóstico probable de difteria, que fueron admitidos al Hospital Infantil Dr. Robert Reid Cabral, durante el período enero-mayo de 2021.

Resultados: el grupo de edades más afectado fue el de los niños entre 1-4 años con 11 casos (52 %). Se presentó historia de estatus de inmunización incompleto en 19 casos (90.5 %). Se confirmó el diagnóstico de difteria en nueve casos (42.9 %). La antitoxina diftérica (DAT) fue administrada en 17 casos (81 %), 11 de estos pacientes resultaron fallecidos y 6 sobrevivieron, mientras que, de los 4 pacientes que no recibieron la (DAT) (19 %) 1 falleció (p= 0.272). La semana epidemiológica con mayor registro de inicio de casos fue la semana quince con 6 casos (28 %). El tipo de complicación más frecuente fue la insuficiencia respiratoria, presentada en un 50 % de los casos.

Conclusiones: de los 21 casos, 12 fallecieron, lo cual representa una tasa de letalidad de un 58 %, cifras que superan la tasa de letalidad de un 32 % registrada en el brote del año 2004. Se presentó historia de estatus de inmunización incompleto en 19 casos (90.5 %), lo cual sugiere que uno de los detonantes del brote sea la caída de la inmunidad inducida por las vacunas en el tiempo, y la falta de dosis de refuerzos. Considerando las limitaciones de producción y distribución de la toxina que aún prevalecen y afectan mayormente a países en vías de desarrollo, el hecho de que un 81 % de la totalidad de los pacientes recibió la DAT es un dato sobresaliente en comparación con otros países de las Américas.
Career Guidance Website with Aptitude Test
Authors: Fernandes Rhea , George Chris , Poobalrayer Esther , Dias Jason , Narkar Nilambari
Published: November 2022

Abstract: Choosing the appropriate career is crucial in today's environment. It is an extremely challenging and complicated task. One should consider their skills, area of interest, abilities, and capabilities before picking the proper vocation. Students hesitate to enter some occupations due to a lack of knowledge about certain fields, which has had a negative impact on those professions. Career Guidance Web Application with Aptitude Test is a type of counselling that focuses on assisting people in determining the best career path for them. It works as an informative tool that will guide the user to get information about the different streams in which he or she wants to pursue their career. Career Guidance Web Application with Aptitude Test a space for counselling that focuses on assisting people with tracking down the right career pathway. It works as an informative tool which will guide the user to get the information about the different streams in which he/she wants to pursue their career. Also, the normal person can get the information about the different streams which he wants to know. If the user is confused to choose one, we are also providing an Aptitude test to find out the eligibility and the interest of the user. The user’s result will be generated respective to its performance in the test.
School Counselors and Administrators Agree: Time and Testing are Barriers
Authors: Hannor-Walker TeShaunda , Robert Pincus  , Wright Leonis S. , Wendy Rock  , Jennifer Money-Brady  , Lynn Bohecker
Published: November 2022

School leaders continuously state their concerns about rising mental health issues in schools. This study looks at the perceptions of the roles of school counselors as mental health professionals in schools from the perspectives of school counselors and principals. The purpose of this study is to explore how administrators and school counselors describe the role of school counselors, and the perceived barriers to school counselors spending the recommended 80 percent of their time in the delivery of services to students. This study uses deductive qualitative content analysis to review written responses from the 518 participants who identified as either a licensed or certified school counselor or a school administrator. The results show that school administrators and school counselors have very different perceptions of school counselors as mental health professionals; however, they agree that time and testing are barriers to providing direct services to students.
RésuméLes dirigeants d’écoles expriment sans cesse leurs préoccupations envers l’augmentation des problèmes de santé mentale dans les écoles. Cette étude examine comment les directeurs et les conseillers en orientation perçoivent les rôles de ces derniers entant que professionnels de santé mentale dans les écoles. Le but de cette étude est d’explorer comment les administrateurs et les conseillers en orientation décrivent le rôle de ces derniers et les obstacles qui les empêcheraient de consacrer 80 pour cent de leur temps (tel que recommandé) à servir les élèves. Cette étude utilise une analyse de contenu qualitative et déductive pour examiner les réponses écrites des 518 participants qui se sont identifiés comme étant soit un conseiller en orientation certifié, soit un administrateur scolaire. Les résultats montrent que les administrateurs et les conseillers en orientation ont des perceptions très différentes de ces derniers en tant que professionnels de santé mentale; cependant, ils conviennent tous que le manque de temps et les tests posent un défi à la capacité des conseillers à servir les élèves directement.
Keywords / Mots clés : school counselors, administrators, roles and responsibilities, barriers / conseillers en orientation, administrateurs, rôles et responsabilités, obstacles
A Patient with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Improved After Treatment with Sosiho-tang, Jakyakgamcho-tang, and Acupuncture: A Case Report
Authors: Choi Chiho , Kwon Seungwon
Published: November 2022

Objectives: Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract marked by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. Irritable bowel syndrome is experienced by 11% of the global population. Although antidepressants and antispasmodic agents are currently used as therapeutic methods, they have side effects, so safer treatment agents are needed. Hence, I report the case of an outpatient who suffers from irritable bowel syndrome.Methods: The patient visited a public health center 14 times over four weeks and was treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine (Sosiho-tang and Jakyakgamcho-tang). Treatment progress was assessed using the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity Scoring System.Results: After 28 days of treatment, the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity Scoring System score decreased from 410 to 30 points without adverse events. The patient was highly satisfied.Conclusion: Sosiho-tang and Jakyakgamcho-tang with acupuncture might become recommended therapeutic options for irritable bowel syndrome patients.
A Case Report of a Patient with Facial Nerve Palsy that Occurred Consecutively on Both Sides After Gastroscopy
Authors: Jin Hyo-won , Jeong Sol , Bak Jeong-rim , Hwang Ji-hyun , Yun Jong-min , Moon Byung-soon
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study is to report a rare case of bilateral facial palsy after endoscopy and the effects of a series of traditional Korean medicine treatments applied to the patient. The patient was treated with Western oral medications for seven days and then with traditional Korean medicine consisting of acupuncture, moxa, and herbal medicine (Dodamgeopung-san-gami and Yukgungeopung-san-gami) for two months. Treatment progress was measured using the House-Brackmann grading system and Yanagihara’s unweighted grading scale. We were able to notice some improvements in the patient’s symptoms: the House-Brackmann scale went from 5/4 to 2/1, and the Yanagihara scale from 13/16 to 38/40. This study thus reports that traditional Korean medicine treatments can be applied to bilateral facial palsy found in rare cases and still be effective.
APPLICATION OF PLANT BIOMASS COMPOST APPLICATION AND THE USE OF SEVERAL TYPES OF mulch ON THE GROWTH AND PRODUCTION OF RED ONION (allium ascalonicum L.)
Authors: Satria Muhammad Randi , Hawayanti Erni , Marlina Neni , Sebayang Nico Syahputra
Published: November 2022

Shallots are agricultural commodities that are always ordered, especially as a cooking spice. Without shallots, it feels as if there is something incomplete in the taste of the dish. To increase the production of shallots it is necessary to modify the cultivation. This study aims to determine the type of mulch and the dose of organic fertilizer from plant waste that has the best effect on the growth and production of shallot (Allium ascalonicum L). The research was carried out from April to July 2021 on the farmer's land, Jalan Sukarela Lr. Batujajar RT.18 KM 7 Sukarame Subdistrict, Palembang. This study used the Experimental Method with a Divided Plot Design consisting of 12 treatment combinations which were repeated 3 times to obtain 36 plots. Factor I = Mulch Type (M) consisting of 3 levels: M1 = Black Silver Plastic Organic Mulch, M2 = Water Hyacinth Organic Mulch, M3 = Jengkol Bark Organic Mulch. Factor II = Plant-waste Organic Fertilizer Dosage (L) consisting of 4 levels: L0 = Chemical Fertilizer According to Recommended Dosage, L1 = 5 tons/ha (1kg/plot), L2 = 10 tons/ha (2kg/plot) L3 = 15tons /ha (3kg/plot). The variables observed were plant height (cm), number of tubers per clump (tubers), tuber weight per plot (grams). The combination treatment of jengkol skin organic mulch with a dose of organic fertilizer from plant waste of 15 tons/ha (3kg/plot) gave the highest effect on the growth and production of shallots at 850.00 grams/plot or equivalent to 8.50 tons/ha.
IMPLEMENTATION OF E-LEARNING AS A MEDIA FOR BIOLOGY LEARNING BY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN BIREUEN DISTRICT
Authors: Zahara Nurlia , Ahadi Rizky
Published: November 2022

The advantages of developing and implementing information technology in education include increased learning effectiveness and flexibility, as well as making the learning process easier for teachers and students. The study was conducted in the even semester of the 2018/2019 academic year in Bireuen Regency to determine the use of e-learning as a medium for high school biology learning. Mix methods research was used in this study. The participants in this study were all Bireuen Regency public high school teachers. The participants in this study were 12 biology teachers from SMAN 1 Bireuen, SMAN 2 Bireuen, and SMAN 2 Peusangan. A questionnaire is used to collect information. The data were analyzed using the percentage formula. The results showed that the use of e-learning as a medium for biology learning by teachers at SMA Bireuen Regency in terms of several criteria, namely e-learning planning was 77.08% and e-learning implementation was 72.50%. So it can be concluded that the use of e-learning as a medium for learning biology by teachers in senior high schools in Bireuen Regency as a whole is effective.
POTENTIAL TESTING OF WASTE SKIN ONION (Allium ascalonicum) AS A LARVACIDE AGAINST THE DEATH OF MOSQUITO LARVAS Culex sp
Authors: Rahmayanti Rahmayanti , Hadijah Siti , Fitriana Fitriana
Published: November 2022

Diseases caused by mosquitoes continue to be the leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Malaria, filariasis, Japanese encephalitis and dengue fever are diseases that are clearly transmitted by mosquitoes of the genera Anopheles, Culex and Aedes. In addition, mosquitoes in the Culex genus have also been identified as the main vectors that transmit WNV (West Nile Virus) in several countries. One of the efforts to eradicate mosquitoes is to break the chain of mosquito distribution by eradicating mosquito nests and killing mosquito larvae. The use of abate insecticides as larvicides can be the most common way of controlling the growth of mosquito vectors. The use of abate for a long time will cause resistance or the larvae will be immune to abate (insecticide). Shallot skin has the potential to be developed as a biolarvicide for Culex sp mosquito larvae due to its phytochemical compounds. Onion peel waste was proven positive for containing alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids and tannins. The purpose of this study was to determine the effective concentration of onion peel waste powder (Allium ascalonicum) and the effective LC50 of onion peel waste powder (Allium ascalonicum) as larvicides against the death of Culex sp mosquito larvae at an effective powder concentration of 0.025 gr/ml, 0.05 gr. /ml, 0.075 gr/ml and 0.1 gr/ml. This type of research is an experimental laboratory, carried out from August to September 2021 at the Microbiology Laboratory of D III Study Program Medical Laboratory Technology, Health Poltekkes, Aceh Ministry of Health. The sample of this study was 325 larvae of Culex sp Instar III mosquito larvae. The treatments consisted of 4 effective concentrations of onion peel powder 0.025 g/ml, 0.05 g/ml, 0.075 g/ml and 0.1 g/ml and a negative control (Water) with 3 repetitions. Each treatment group contained 25 larvae. The data obtained were analyzed using the formula for the percentage of mortality of Culex sp larvae and the Probit analysis test to calculate the LC50. The results showed that the average larval mortality at a concentration of 0.025 gr/ml was 8 birds (32%), a concentration of 0.05 gr/ml was 9 birds (37%), a concentration of 0.075 gr/ml was 11 (44%), and the concentration of 0.1 g/ml is 16 animals (64%). While the negative control did not show death. And the LC50 value at 24 hours after treatment from the concentration of onion peel powder was 0.075%. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that onion peel powder (Allium ascalonicum) has the potential as a natural larvicide against the mortality of Culex sp larvae with LC50 obtained at an effective concentration of 0.075% powder. Keywords: Onion peel powder, Larvicide, Culex sp
Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Activities of Ayapoonaga Chenduram, Seenthil Choornam and their Combination in Wistar Rats
Authors: Reddy G. Dayanand , Kannan M. , Rajeswaran P. Sathiya , Ganesan R. , Devi B. Rama , Dhanaraj K. , Pitchaiah D.
Published: November 2022

Ayapoonaga chendooram (APNC) and Seenthilchoornam (SC) are two polyherbal Siddha formulations that traditionally have been used as a folklore medicine to treat rheumatism, orchitis, bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis (TB), and cough. In the present study, an attempt has been made to demonstrate the antiinflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of individual APNC and SC and also in their combination (APNC+SC). The acute anti-inflammatory effect of APNC, SC and their combination was evaluated in carrageenan-induced hind paw edema in wistar rats. Diclofenac sodium was used as reference drug for comparison. The immunomodulatory activity was evaluated in rats by studying the hemagglutination antibody (HA) titer, delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) reactions and the Ig E levels. The cyclophosphamide is used as an immunosuppressant.Diclofenac Sodium (50mg/kg) significantly inhibited the carrageenan-induced hind paw edema, indicating its strong anti-inflammatory activity. APNC (65 mg/kg b.w.p.o) at 2nd hour and APNC+SC (13+200 mg/kg b.w.) at 3rd hour had shown moderate inhibition of paw edema, indicating their mild-moderate anti-inflammatory activity but statistically, no significant difference was observed (p>0.05). Oral administration of APNC, SC, and APNC + SC for 21 days increases the left paw volume at 1st hour and 2nd hour resulting in hypersensitivity reaction in rats. The agglutination (dilution factor 1:200) was visually observed in APNC 130mg/kg b.w. (moderate agglutination) and in APNC + SC (high agglutination) results in humoral immunity. Mild increased levels of Ig E were observed in APNC (30 mg/kg b.w.), SC (200 mg/kg b.w.) and in APNC + SC (65+1000 mg/kg b.w.). Under the conditions of the present study, single oral administration of APNC, SC and their combination has shown mild anti-inflammatory activity against carrageenan induced paw edema in experimental rats. The immunity has been stimulated by APNC (13mg/kg b.w.) and SC (2000mg/kg b.w.).
TEMPERATURE EFFECT ON THE BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE OF MILD STEEL PLATE
Authors: Dar Roouf Un Nabi , Alagappan P.
Published: November 2022

This paper numerically investigates the effect of a rigid projectile on
the behaviour of mild steel plate at different initial temperatures
using ABAQUS/Explicit. Initial plate temperature in the range of 27 °C
to 1500 °C is used. The results show that the residual velocity
increases as the initial plate temperature increases and is nearly
linear up to 500 °C and, after that, tends to become constant.
Temperature rise is insignificant for the initial plate temperature
range of 27 °C to 400 °C but exceeds 1000 °C for temperature from 400 °C
to 900 °C. No significant temperature rise is observed for initial
temperature exceeding 900 °C. Failure modes of steel plate is also
studied and discussed. Findings in the study show that the rise in
temperature is due to the local interaction between the projectile and
the plate and becomes an important phenomenon to consider in design.
NRF2 and Diabetes: The Good, the Bad, and the Complex
Authors: Dodson Matthew , Shakya Aryatara , Anandhan Annadurai , Chen Jinjing , Garcia Joe G.N. , Zhang Donna D.
Published: November 2022

Despite decades of scientific effort, diabetes continues to represent an incredibly complex and difficult disease to treat. This is due in large part to the multifactorial nature of disease onset and progression and the multiple organ systems affected. An increasing body of scientific evidence indicates that a key mediator of diabetes progression is NRF2, a critical transcription factor that regulates redox, protein, and metabolic homeostasis. Importantly, while experimental studies have confirmed the critical nature of proper NRF2 function in preventing the onset of diabetic outcomes, we have only just begun to scratch the surface of understanding the mechanisms by which NRF2 modulates diabetes progression, particularly across different causative contexts. One reason for this is the contradictory nature of the current literature, which can often be accredited to model discrepancies, as well as whether NRF2 is activated in an acute or chronic manner. Furthermore, despite therapeutic promise, there are no current NRF2 activators in clinical trials for the treatment of patients with diabetes. In this review, we briefly introduce the transcriptional programs regulated by NRF2 as well as how NRF2 itself is regulated. We also review the current literature regarding NRF2 modulation of diabetic phenotypes across the different diabetes subtypes, including a brief discussion of contradictory results, as well as what is needed to progress the NRF2 diabetes field forward.
Musiklärares arbete med bedömning och betygsättning – yttre och personliga omständigheter som påverkar praktiker samt möjliga subjektspositioner
Authors: Antonsson Johanna
Published: November 2022

I Sveriges grundskolor använder musiklärare en stor del av sin arbetstid till arbete som rör bedömning och betygsättning. Fem musiklärare har i denna studie intervjuats med syftet att ta reda på hur de konstruerar sina bedömnings- och betygsättningspraktiker genom att undersöka vilka omständigheter som inverkar på dessa. Studiens vetenskapsteoretiska förankring finns i socialkonstruktionismen; teachers’ visions och subjektspositionering används som operationaliserade teoretiska begrepp och bedömningsteoretiska begrepp utgör ämnesspecifik teori. Resultaten visar deltagarnas praktik som påverkad av många yttre omständigheter, men att det ändå finns flera tillgängliga subjektspositioner för musiklärare inom deras bedömningspraktik.
Abstract in EnglishMusic Teachers’ Work with Assessment and Grading – External and Personal Circumstances That Are Affecting Practices and Possible Subject PositionsMusic teachers in Swedish compulsory schools spend much of their time with work concerning assessment and grading. In this study, five music teachers have been interviewed with the purpose of finding out how they construct their assessment and grading practices by inquiring into by what circumstances their practices are affected. The study’s theoretical foundation lies within social constructionism, teachers’ visions and subject positioning are used as operationalised theoretical concepts, and concepts from assessment theory make up the subject specific theory. The results show the participants’ practices being affected by several external circumstances. Nevertheless, there are multiple available subject positions for music teachers within their assessment practice.
Dampak Perceraian Orang Tua Terhadap Perkembangan Sosial-Emosi Remaja
Authors: Titalessy Angel , Endang Kusumiati Ratriana Yuliastuti
Published: November 2022

Perceraian seringkali dianggap sebagai penyelesaian yang tepat untuk mengakhiri sebuah hubungan rumah tangga yang tidak harmonis. Ketika perceraian terjadi tidak hanya suami dan istri yang merasakan dampaknya tetapi anak dalam keluarga tersebut juga ikut merasakan dampak dari perceraian. Penelitian ini membahas tentang pekembangan sosial-emosi pada anak yang menjadi korban perceraian orang tua terkhususnya remaja, dengan tujuan mengetahui  dampak perceraian orang tua terhadap perkembangan sosial dan emosi remaja. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif, menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data observasi dan wawancara secara mendalam, yang melibatkan 3 partisipan dengan rentang usia 11-20 tahun dari keluarga bercerai yang berdomisili di Kota Jayapura. Hasil penelitian menunjukan ketiga partisipan merasakan dampak yang cukup merubah diri mereka akibat dari perceraian orang tua. Dampak yang dirasakan partisipan tidak hanya dampak negatif namun ada dampak positif yang juga dirasakan, yaitu dampak negatif dan positif dalam perkembangan sosial partisipan dengan orang lain, serta dampak positif terhadap perkembangan emosi partisipan.
Bone Defects Following Trauma, Managed by Non-Vascularized Fibular Strut Graft: A Single Centre Study
Authors: Kumar Sumedh , Sachdev Tushar , Ratanpal Ankush , Thakur Aman , Pratap Singh Bhanu , Ekka Anuj Kumar
Published: November 2022

Objective: Treatment of segmental bone loss is a challenge in orthopaedic practice. The purpose of our study is to evaluate results of non-vascularized fibula strut graft in patients treated for bone loss in femur and tibia bone defects. Methods: We prospectively evaluated 20 patients who have underwent non-vascularized fibular grafting as definitive treatment of post-traumatic bone defects of femur or tibia from January 2019 to October 2021. The pre-operative information including clinical and radiological examination to assess the condition of bone and to estimate the length of defect were collected and fibula graft of appropriate length was placed in the defect. Follow up results of the ranges of motion and limb length discrepancy were measured, and radiological outcome was assessed. All patients were followed up at 6 weeks, 3, 6 and 12 months. Results: Out of twenty patients only a single report of nonunion was noted. Union was achieved in 95% of our patients. Sixteen of our patients had good range of movement of knee and four patients had problem of knee stiffness. Six patients had shortening of 2cm. Two of our patients had superficial infection and one had deep infectivity an another had developed ankle stiffness and another one developed flap necrosis. Conclusion: Union rate of 95% and a near functional range of motion was seen in majority of our patients. Thus, we recommend use of non-vascularized fibula graft for open fracture with bone defect as it is simple, effective, inexpensive, technically less demanding with less donor site morbidity.
MODEL PENGEMBANGAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN NEGERI 8 KABUPATEN TEBO DALAM PROGRAM SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP UNTUK MENCIPTAKAN SISWA MANDIRI EKONOMI
Authors: Inang Inang , Hajar Thaitami Siti , Agung Mulia Fajar
Published: November 2022

iSMK sebagai ilembaga pendidikan imenengah selama ini ihanya dipersiapkan untuk mengisi ilapangan pekerjaan iyang ada belum sebagai pencipta lapangan kerja.  Sementara perguruan tinggi yang diharapkan penghasil lulusan iyang memiliki  pengetahuan, iketerampilan, daya kreasi dan daya juang yang tinggi untuk  membuka dan mengembangkan lapangan kerja juga belum berhasil menjalankan tugasnya. iHal tersebut idisebabkan karena model dan/atau metode pembelajaran yang digunakan belum mampu menginternalisasikan sikap, jiwa dan ikarakter wirausaha kepada peserta didik. Selama ini metodexpembelajaran kewirausahaan yangxberlangsung di SMK iumumnya iceramah, penugasan menjual produk, serta pengamatan.xSehingga pendidikan kewirausahaan perlu direvitalisasi yang meliputi; ipenataan kurikulum, peran sekolah, pengorganisasian prosesvpembelajaran, pembenahan pada diri guru agar mampu menghasilkan lulusan yang berdaya isaing. iPembelajaran ikewirausahaan hendaknya berlangsung isecara interaksi inspiratif, interaktif, imenantang, menyenangkan, dan memotivasi.Modelxpembelajaranxyang cocokxuntuk tingkat SMK adalahxmodel pembelajaran koperatif Model grup Entitas (MGE).  MGE merupakan pembelajaran secara kelompok yang terdiri dari unit-unit usaha yang saling berkaitan.  Sedangkan model  pembelajaran kewirausahaan yang relevan untuk tingkat perguruan adalah : metode group iproject, lecturesi, writingi essayi, case study,xwritingxbusiness plan, irole playing, business isimulation, video, iintercaction with ientrepreneurs.
PERBANDINGAN HASIL RIAS FANTASI TEMA FLORA DENGAN TEKNIK MANUAL DAN TEKNIK AIRBRUSH
Authors: PEBRINA DHIYA PEBRINA , Astuti Murni
Published: November 2022

This study aims to see the difference in the effect of the flora theme fantasy make-up with manual techniques and airbrush techniques. This type of research is experimental. The research sample was 4 people. The analysis technique uses descriptive statistical techniques. The data collection technique was purposive sampling. Descriptive data analysis techniques by displaying the mean, standard deviation, minimum, and maximum values. Bivariate analysis using independent-sample ttest with a confidence degree of 90%. The results of the flora theme fantasy make-up using manual techniques based on statistical calculations, it was found that the highest value was in the flatness aspect of the results, namely 2.64 which had fine criteria, time efficiency had 2.57 with fast criteria, and color sharpness had a value of 2.21 with sharp criteria. Meanwhile, the results of the flora theme fantasy make-up  using the airbrush technique based on statistical calculations, it was found that the highest value was in the aspect of time efficiency and the flatness of the results with a value of 3.71 having very fast and very smooth criteria, on the aspect of color sharpness it had an average of 3.64 with very sharp criteria. There are differences in the results of fantasy makeup on flora themes using manual techniques and airbrush techniques in the aspect of time efficiency (p = 0.000), on the aspect of flatness of the results (p = 0.000), and on the aspect of color sharpness (p = 0.000).
PERBANDINGAN PENGGUNAAN KOSMETIKA EYEBROW GEL DAN EYEBROW CREAM TERHADAP HASIL PEMBENTUKAN ALIS TIPIS PADA RIAS WAJAH PENGANTIN BARAT
Authors: SURYA NINGSIH ANGGUN , Astuti Murni
Published: November 2022

This study aims to compare the use of eyebrow gel and eyebrow cream cosmetics to the results of the formation of thin eyebrows in Western bridal make-up. This type of research is a quasi experiment. The research sample was 6 people. The data collection technique was purposive sampling. Descriptive data analysis techniques by displaying the mean, standard deviation, minimum, and maximum values. Bivariate analysis using independent-sample t-test with a confidence degree of 90%. The results of using eyebrow gel cosmetics for the results of the formation of thin eyebrows of West Pegantin found that the highest value was found in the favorite aspect, namely 3.19 having dislike criteria. In the use of eyebrow cream cosmetics, it was found that the highest value was in the neatness aspect, namely 3.52 having very neat criteria. There is a difference in the effect of using eyebrow gel and eyebrow cream cosmetics on the results of thin eyebrow formation in Western bridal make-up on the flatness aspect (p = 0.000), on the neatness aspect (p = 0.000), and on the favorite aspect (p = 0.000). The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of using eyebrow gel and eyebrow cream cosmetics on the results of thin eyebrow formation in Western bridal make-up.