bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Does Gender Moderate The Association Of Dimensional Peer Pressure On Alcohol Use During Emerging Adulthood? A Multi-Group Analysis
Authors: Matlala Sibongile
Published: February 2023

Peer pressure and alcohol use in tertiary institutions seems to remain a challenge amongst emerging adults. The study examined the moderating influence of gender on the association between dimensional peer pressure and alcohol consumption. A non-probability convenient sampling technique was employed. The sample consisted of 414 participants who were students recruited from 6 faculties. Data was collected using Peer Pressure Inventory (PPI) and Alcohol Use Dependence Identification Test (AUDIT) in an online platform.  Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Version 25 (SPSS-25). Structural equation modelling was used to test assumptions. The was no gender difference in terms of the relationship between peer conformity and misconduct on alcohol use. Results indicated an increased family involvement whichpredicted lower alcohol consumption among females but not in males. School and peer involvements were not related to alcohol use in both gender. Family involvement against peer influence on the use of alcohol, may be a protective  factor in females but not in males. Males were more likely to conform to peer pressure than females.  

Key words: Peer pressure; Family involvement; Alcohol use; Gender; Moderation
THE COMPARISON BETWEEN DIRECT METHOD AND GRAMMAR TRANSLATION METHOD IN IMPROVING STUDENTS' READING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Daud Debriani , Yasim Sukmawati , Munawir Ahmad
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out which method is more effective between the Direct Method and the Grammar Translation Method in improving the reading ability of the students at SMPS Berbudi Kopian. The approach used in this research is quantitative with a quasi-experimental design methodology. The samples are class VIII A students as the Grammar Translation Method class and class VIII B as the Direct Method class. Data were analyzed using the SPSS application. Based on the results of the analysis using SPSS in this study, it was shown that the two methods were slightly improved the students’ reading comprehension at SMPS Berbudi Kopian especially in grade VIII. The results of this study also show that the Grammar Translation Method improves students' reading ability more than using the Direct Method. The results showed that the average post-test in the Direct Method class was 68 and the post-test average in the Grammar Translation Method class was 75. In the table (2-tailed) the independent t-test was more than 0.05 (0.128 > 0.05) it can be concluded that there is no significant difference between student achievement in reading comprehension taught using the Direct Method and Grammar Translation Method. So, the null hypothesis (H0) is accepted.
THE ENGLISH TEACHER TECHNIQUES IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION AT SMKN 1 MAMASA
Authors: S. Catherine Wirana , Munawir Ahmad , Putri Andi Mega Januarti
Published: February 2023

This study aims to find out (1) the techniques applied by the English teachers in teaching reading comprehension, (2) whether or not the teaching technique is effectively applied in reading comprehension. This study applied a qualitative method. The participants in this research were 4 English teachers and students consisting of 4 classes for observation, and 10 students per class for interview in SMKN 1 Mamasa. Which was taken through purposive sampling technique. The data of this study were collected by observation, interview, and documentation. The obtained data were analyzed in four major phases namely data collection, data reduction, presentation of data and conclusion drawing. The result of this study revealed that, (1) there are four techniques that are applied by English teachers in teaching comprehension, namely read aloud technique (read aloud together / reading aloud one by one), read over and over, questions answering, and enrich vocabulary through translation and memorizing, (2) when teachers taught using those techniques students become enthusiastic about learning, active, participating, able to understand the contents of the reading, and able to answer the questions given by the teacher. The result also shows that the four teachers applied all the techniques effectively in teaching reading comprehension and based on students’ response all of the techniques applied were more than 80% effective. Therefore, the result of this study indicated that the techniques used by the teachers in SMKN 1 Mamasa, such as Read aloud together/reading aloud one by one, read over and over, questions and answering and Enrich vocabulary throung transalation and memorizing, are effective to the students in learning reading comprehensive of English language.
INTEGRATING ISLAMIC VALUES INTO ENGLISH MATERIALS
Authors: Asmawati Andi , Ahmad Riadi
Published: February 2023

This study aims to determine students’ needs in learning materials by integrating Islamic values into English. This study used quantitative method. The participants were eighth-grade students, consisting of 29 students. This study employed a close-ended questionnaire divided into three sections: organization of the learning material, learning content, and learners' characteristics. Data were analyzed using quantitative data analysis techniques. The results indicated that there are three characteristics of the students' needs. They were the organization materials, the content materials, and learners’ characteristics. In the organization materials, most of the students needed the instructional objectives in English learning materials. Regarding the content materials, the students wanted the virtue of studying, helping parents, and environment as learning topics by integrating them with Islamic values. For the learners’ learning characteristics, they preferred the visual learning style.
AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH LEXICAL COLLOCATION IN TRANSACTIONAL SPEAKING AMONG STUDENTS OF ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AT ALAUDDIN STATE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF MAKASSAR
Authors: Nawir Muhammad Syahruddin , Nur Nur Aliyah , Nurul Hidayah
Published: February 2023

This study focused on the use of lexical collocations in transactional speaking

skills of final year students majoring in English. This study aimed to determine the

students ability in using lexical collocation and identifiy its type in their transactional

speaking. The study conducted in Alauddin State Islamic University of Makassar. The

subject of this study were the final year students of English Education Department.

These students can be categorized as the intermediate learners of English because they

took speaking lectures one to three. It was important for their collocational knowledge

to be native-like. This study used a qualitative method. Researcher used interview as

the data collection tool. Then, the researcher analysed the transcript of the interview.

In analysing, researcher determined the collocation words and the types too, used

Oxford online collocation dictionary to check whether the collocation were true or

not. The findings showed that the students used English lexical collocations in their

transactional speaking. Researcher found 179 English lexical collocations are used by

the students. 81 of those collocations are correct. Researcher also found that they used

four types from total 6 types (based on Benson&Ilson) of English lexical collocation

which they tend to use the type 1 than the other types. The study therefore suggested

that the teacher and students should more concerned about the collocational

knowledge in this case lexical collocation.
UTILIZING GOOGLE CLASSROOM IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Muthi'ah Muthi'ah , Rini Husroini  , Zuhra
Published: February 2023

Google Classroom has been a popular platform that becomes an option for online teaching media. Not only does it offer flexibility, but it also has powerful features that support the teaching and learning process. This study aims at finding out the effectiveness of Google Classroom in teaching reading comprehension. The purpose of this study is to find out whether using Google Classroom can affect the reading comprehension of the English Education Department students at a state university in South Sulawesi. The research applied quantitative method and used the purposive sampling technique. The population of this research was 101 students in the third semester. The sample was 40 students. There were 20 students in class B as the experimental class and 20 students in class A as the controlled class. In gathering the data, the researcher used reading tests in the pre-test and post-test assessment. The findings show that the students acquired pre-test scores with a mean score of 74.65, classified as fair. After receiving treatments, there was an improvement. The students achieved a mean score of 86.2. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the use of Google Classroom is considerably effective in teaching reading comprehension.
THE VIRTUAL LEARNING DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC: WHAT ARE STUDENTS BELIEF ON IT?
Authors: Prasetyo Dodi Erwin
Published: February 2023

There were exceedingly rare researches in analysing students’ gender differences of internet beliefs for Indonesia context. Therefore, this study was aimed at describing students’ beliefs of the internet usage, and at gauging male and female students’ differences on the internet beliefs. This study employed 27 students in East Java (6 male and 21 female). The study data was via questionnaire and gauged in MS Excel and SPSS 25. Hence, this study used quantitative descriptive to explain students beliefs on the internet usage in learning. While measuring differences based on the gender, the researcher used Mann Whitney analysis. Results diagnosed that most of students gained positive beliefs for the internet usage in their learning. However, there were no significant differences because of significance two tailed value upper than .05. It could be assumed both gender students have in similar line beliefs on the internet usage for their learning. Fruitful suggestions are recommended, due to the pedagogic and future research aspect. For pedagogical aspect, the internet should be elaborated and integrated extensively in the learning instruments as well as learning materials to develop better process and outputs. For future research, those findings can be used to explore more for other study fields.
CORRELATION BETWEEN FATIGUE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS EXPERIENCING HEMODIALYSIS THERAPY
Authors: Surya Putri Novita , Sugito Hariadji , Auliya Wanda Wandita
Published: February 2023

Chronic kidney disease is a disease that results in a decrease in kidney function so that it cannot filter blood and the remains of the body's metabolism. One of the renal replacement therapies for patients with chronic kidney disease is haemodialysis therapy. Haemodialysis therapy is a kidney replacement therapy using a dialysis machine, this therapy has side effects, one of which is fatigue. This fatigue incident causes the patient's physical activity to be reduced or decreased. Physical activity is a movement or activity that requires energy, one of the factors that causes disruption of physical activity is fatigue. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between fatigue and physical activity in patients with chronic kidney disease experiencing haemodialysis therapy.

The method used in this study is a correlation study with research design cross sectional with a sample of 88 respondents with using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection using questionnaire FSS (Fatigue Severity Scale) and IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire). Data analysis using Chi-Square correlation test with SPSS 25 for windows.

The results showed that almost all of the respondents experienced fatigue as many as 62 respondents (70.5%) and have a low level of physical activity as many as 47 respondents (53.4%). After statistical analysis, the value of Pearson Chi-Square 51,983 with Asymptotic Significance (2-sided) 0.000 (<0.05) which means that there is a rejection of H0 and acceptance of Ha, so there is a significance. The correlation between fatigue and physical activity in chronic kidney disease patients experiencing haemodialysis therapy at the Blambangan Hospital, Banyuwangi 2022.

The level of fatigue experienced by respondents causes troubles in daily activities or physical activity of respondents experiencing therapy haemodialysis.
DEVELOPMENT OF EXPLORATIVE MATHLET LEARNING MEDIA BASED ON ADOBE FLASH CS6 WITH ISLAMIC NUANCES ON LINEAR EQUATIONS SYSTEM WITH THREE VARIABLES MATERIAL
Authors: Andi Mattoliang Lisnasari , Baharuddin  , Muhammad Jabal An Nur  , Riswandi Akmal
Published: February 2023

This study aims to produce explorative mathlet learning media based on adobe flash CS6 with Islamic nuances on the linear equation system with three variables material and to determine the level of validity, practicality, and effectiveness of the media. The type of research used is research and development concerning the development model of Alessi and Trollip. The stages of multimedia development consist of: (1) the planning stage, (2) the design stage, and (3) the development stage. The test subjects in this study were students of class X MA Madani Alauddin Pao-Pao. The instruments in this study were expert validation sheets, observation sheets on the implementation of the device, student response questionnaires, student activity observation sheets, and learning achievement tests. The results showed that the explorative mathlet learning media based on adobe flash CS6 with Islamic nuances on the linear equation system with three variables material met the valid, practical, and effective criteria. Thus, the results of this study imply that learning media can be used as an alternative to improving students learning outcomes.
Legal Protection Against Peer-to-Peer Lending-Based Financial Technology Losses
Authors: Abdillah  , Sukmawati  , Syah Muhammad Fadly
Published: February 2023

This article discusses the analysis of Islamic legal contracts and positive laws concerning the legal protection against financial technology losses based on peer-to-peer lending. This discussion is based on two raised subtopics namely 1) The importance of legal protection against the losses of the parties involved in this transaction and 2) The analysis regarding the contract used in this transaction, which is based on two perspectives, the Islamic legal contracts and positive law. Furthermore, this qualitative research uses a comparative approach. The data analyzed in this study were both primary and secondary. The primary and secondary data were collected from interviews conducted via different platforms with various related sources and from materials, such as journals, articles, and theses, respectively. The results of this study show the importance of legal protection for every party involved in peer-to-peer lending-based financial technology transactions. Some legal issues that have  been frequently experienced, include defaults, misuse of personal data, and even the threat of terror received by debtors. Additionally, reviews regarding the contract in the transaction imposed by the organizer were based on 2 perspectives, namely Islamic law and positive law. The transaction process will only become illegal when it conflicts the Islamic laws with the elements of usury and interest in it. And based on the perspective of positive law itself, if there is a defect or anything contrary to decency or public order, the agreement or contract becomes null and void.
Masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami Jendral M. Jusuf di Kota Makassar Cermin Keselarasan Islam dan Budaya dari Segi Arsitektural
Authors: Gufran Ahmad , Bunawardi Ratriana Said , Muzdar Muhammad Ajwad
Published: February 2023

Abstrak_ Arsitektur tradisional dibangun berdasarkan peraturan yang mengadopsi tradisi masyarakat lokal. Arsitektur tradisional juga merupakan formasi unsur budaya yang tumbuh dan berkembang seiring dengan pertumbuhan suku yang berfungsi sebagai identitas suku. Penerapan atap rumah tradisional Makassar pada atap Masjid Al-Markaz juga merupakan salah satu bentuk untuk mempertahankan nilai dan warisan budaya masyarakat Gowa. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui unsur keselarasan Islam dan budaya dari segi arsitekturalnya. Data yang diperoleh melalui dengan observasi lapangan, wawancara, dokumentasi pribadi, dan data-data terdahulu. Adapun yang di gunakan utuk metode penelitian yaitu metode kualitatif yaitu metode yang sifatnya alamiah. Analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif eksploratif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa bangunan masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami mempunyai desain yang mengambil filosofi dari budaya dan keagamaan.Kata kunci: Desain; Keagamaan; Budaya. Abstract _ Traditional architecture is built based on regulations that adopt the traditions of local communities. Traditional architecture is also a cultural element formation that grows and develops along with the growth of the tribe which functions as a tribal identity. The application of the roof of a traditional Makassar house on the roof of the Al-Markaz Mosque is also a form to maintain the value and cultural heritage of the people of Gowa. The purpose of this study is to determine the elements of Islamic harmony and culture in terms of architecture. Data obtained through field observations, interviews, personal documentation, and previous data. As for what is used for the research method, the qualitative method is a method that is natural in nature. The analysis used is descriptive explorative analysis. The results of this study indicate that the Al-Markaz Al-Islami mosque building has a design that takes the philosophy of culture.Keywords: Design; Religion; Culture.
Penerapan Konsep Fasad Rumah Tradisional Takalar pada Desain Pasar Sentral
Authors: Syahrir Muhammad Zulkarnain , Marwati Marwati , Attar Muhammad
Published: February 2023

Abstrak_ Bentuk fasad sebuah rumah tradisional sebagai identitas sebuah kota dan Pasar Sentral merupakan ikon sebuah daerah. Kondisi pasar sentral kota Takalar yang mengalami degradasi visual sehingga perlu diredesain kembali. Tujuan penulisan yaitu melakukan redesain kembali pasar Takalar dengan menerapkan bentuk fasad rumah Tradisional  Takalar. Metode Analisis terhadap lokasi, kondisi bangunan, ruang dan bentuk fasade rumah tradisional Takalar dan sintesa pada konsep bentuk desain pasar . Hasil Pembahasan meliputi lokasi yang berada di Jalan Poros Sungguminasa – Takalar, kabupaten Takalar, kondisi bangunan ini tidak tarawat dan tidak tertata, serta tidak menarik  dan konsep bentuk “Sulappa Appa” dan ornament rumah dari rumah tradisional Takalar. Perpaduan antara konsep Bentuk atap, Bentuk Rumah panggung ruang dan ornament pada fasade rumah tradisonal Takalar dan pasar sentral mampu menemukan bentuk desain baru pasar yang unik dan bisa dijadikan sebagai tarikan dan  ikon kota Takalar.Kata kunci : Fasad Pasar, Rumah Tradisional,  Takalar  Abstract_ The façade forms a traditional house as the identity of a city, and the central market is an icon of an area. The primary market conditions of Takalar City are visually degraded so that it needs to be redesigned. The purpose of writing is redesigning the market by applying traditional house facade Takalar. Methods of analysis of the location, conditions of the building, space, and the form of façade traditional house Takalar and synthesis on the concept of the shape of the market design. The results of the discussion include the location located on Poros Road. However, Minasa-Takalar, District Takalar, the condition of the building is not attractive and unorganized and is not exciting and the concept of the form of "Sulappa Appa" and a house ornament from the traditional house Takalar. The combination of the roof shape concept, the shape of the house stage space and decoration on the façade of the conventional house of Takalar and Central Market can find a new design of the market unique. It can be used as a pull and icon of the city Takalar.Keywords:  Market facade, Traditional House, Takalar
Desain Atribut Jalan Sebagai Upaya Revitalisasi Kawasan Benteng Somba Opu
Authors: Hildayanti Andi , Rasyid Fadhilah Aliyyah
Published: February 2023

Abstrak_ Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran strategi perancangan untuk menghidupkan  kembali Kawasan Benteng Somba Opu yang merupakan salah satu kawasan bersejarah di Sulawesi Selatan. Kawasan bersejarah saat ini perlu dijaga dan dipelihara dengan baik supaya tetap bertahan sebagai bukti peradaban. Upaya revitalisasi menjadi solusi yang sesuai untuk mengembalikan eksistensi kawasan, khususnya dari masalah atribut jalan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode analisis SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity, threats) untuk menghasilkan rumusan strategi desain yang sesuai dengan kondisi fisik dan non fisik Kawasan Benteng Somba Opu. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa strategi yang sesuai untuk desain atribut jalan di Kawasan Benteng Somba Opu adalah pemasangan desain atribut jalan seperti lampu jalan, tempat sampah, dan tempat duduk/peristirahatan yang menjadikan tempat wisata menjadi lebih nyaman dan aman dan sebagai nilai tambah dalam peningkatan jumlah pengunjung.Kata kunci: Atribut jalan; Metode SWOT; Revitalisasi; Wisata sejarah; Strategi perancangan  Abstract _ This study aims to provide an overview of the design strategy to revive the Somba Opu Fortress area, which is one of the historical areas in South Sulawesi. Historical areas today need to be well preserved and preserved in order to survive as evidence of civilization. Revitalization efforts are a suitable solution to restore the existence of the area, especially from the problem of street attributes. This study uses the SWOT analysis method (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) to produce a design strategy formulation that is suitable for the physical and non-physical conditions of the Somba Opu Fortress area. The results show that an appropriate strategy for the design of street attributes in the Somba Opu Fortress area is the installation designs of street lights, trash cans, and resting places which make tourist attractions more comfortable and safe, and as an added value in increasing the number of visitors.Keywords: Street  attribute; SWOT method; Revitalization; Historical tourism; Design strategy
Pendekatan Arsitektur Biomimikri Desain Taman Hutan Raya Abdul Latief di Sinjai
Authors: Azizah Nurfaiqah , Rahayu Irma , Nursyam Nursyam
Published: February 2023

Abstrak_ Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh desain Taman Hutan Raya Abdul Latief sebagai Media Edukasi dan Wisata dengan Pendekatan Arsitektur Biomimikri.  Taman Hutan Raya Abdul Latief   (TAHURA) memiliki banyak potensi untuk dikembangkan sebagai salah satu  daerah tujuan wisata di Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan khususnya pada Kabupaten Sinjai. Selain sebagai wisata pendidikan tentang tumbuhan serta pelestarian satwa yang dilindungi, Tahura ini juga dapat menjadi wisata alam dengan pemandangan yang indah.  Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian dengan cara pengumpulan data dengan melakukan survei atau pengamatan langsung ke lokasi, setelah itu dilakukan wawancara atau tanya jawab dengan pihak – pihak yang ada relevansinya dengan objek    serta penggambaran dengan dokumentasi fotografi. Maka dari penelitian ini ditemukan terjadinya ketidakstabilan kunjungan wisatawan di Tahura ini mengindikasikan bahwa ketertarikan masyarakat untuk  menikmati  daya  tarik  kawasan  ini  menurun  karena  tidak  didukung  oleh  pembangunan dan pemeliharaan pada objek – objek wisata maupun sarana prasarana penunjang. Untuk menambah perwujudan kreativitas arsitektur pada desain ini maka diperlukan penerapan pendekatan biomimikri dimana dapat menghasilkan arsitektur yang ekspresif.Kata kunci: Taman Hutan Raya; Abdul Latief; Arsitektur Biomimikri Abstract _ This study aims to obtain the design of the Abdul Latief Forest Park as a medium Education and Tourism with a Biomimicry Architectural Approach. Abdul Latief Forest Park (TAHURA) has a lot of potentials to be developed as a tourist destination in South Sulawesi Province, especially in Sinjai Regency. Apart from being an educational tour about plants and the preservation of protected animals, Tahura can also be a natural tourism place with beautiful scenery. The research method used is the research method by collecting data by conducting surveys or direct observation to the location, after which interviews or questions and answers are conducted with parties that are relevant to the object and depiction with photographic documentation. So from this research, it is found that the instability of tourist visits in Tahura indicates that the public's interest in enjoying the attractiveness of this area is decreasing because it is not supported by the development and maintenance of tourist objects and supporting infrastructure. To add to the manifestation of architectural creativity in this design, it is necessary to apply a biomimicry approach which can produce expressive architecture.Keywords: Forest Park Botanical Garden; Abdul Latief; Architecture Biomimicry.
Penerapan Arsitektur Hemat Energi Pada Rumah Sakit Ibu dan Anak di Kabupaten Gowa
Authors: Muthmainnah Nurul , Rahayu Irma , Attar Muhammad
Published: February 2023

Abstrak_ Masalah kependudukan dan lingkungan hidup merupakan tantangan dunia tidak terkecuali Indonesia sebagai salah satu negara berkembang. Kabupaten Gowa merupakan salah satu kabupaten di Sulawesi Selatan yang tingkat perkembangannya sangat pesat. Pokok masalah kesehatan yang terjadi saat ini adalah tingginya angka kelahiran, tingginya angka kematian anak, dan angka kesakitan anak, untuk itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh desain rumah sakit ibu dan anak dengan pendekatan arsitektur hemat energi di Kabupaten Gowa.  Metode pembahasan diawali dengan pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dengan studi literatur, studi preseden dan pengamatan langsung ke lokasi. Semakin Meningkatnya Angka Kelahiran, tentunya harus didukung dengan ketersediaan pelayanan kesehatan. Untuk itu konsep arsitektur hemat energi merupakan pendekatan yang digunakan dalam perancangan rumah sakit ibu dan anak di Kabupaten Gowa dengan menerapkan konsep – konsep penghematan atau meminimalkan penggunaan daya listrik dalam bangunan yang dirancang dengan pendekatan arsitektur hemat energi dengan spesifikasi utilitas pencahayaan alami.Kata kunci : Arsitektur Hemat Energi; Rumah Sakit; Kabupaten Gowa. Abstract_ Population and environmental issues are global challenges, including Indonesia as a developing country. Gowa regency is one of the regencies in South Sulawesi which has a very rapid development rate. The main health problems that occur today are high birth rates, high child mortality rates, and child morbidity rates, for this reason, this study aims to obtain a maternal and child hospital design with an energy-efficient architectural approach in Gowa Regency. The discussion method begins with data collection carried out by literature studies, precedent studies, and direct observations of the location. The research location is in the Gowa district. The increasing birth rate, of course, must be supported by the availability of health services. For this reason, the concept of energy-efficient architecture is an approach used in the concepts of saving or minimizing the use of electrical power in buildings designed with an energy-efficient architectural approach with natural lighting utility specifications.Keywords: Energy Saving Architecture; Hospital; Gowa Regency.
Desain Wisata Danau Balang Tonjong Berbasis Kearifan Lokal
Authors: Jusmiati Jusmiati , Burhanuddin Burhanuddin , AS Zulkarnain
Published: February 2023

Abstrak_Desain Wisata Danau Balang Tonjong ini selain untuk pemenuhan kebutuhan dan dapat meningkatkan perekonomian di sekitarnya dan sebagai daerah wisata di Makassar. Danau Balang Tonjong sendiri terletak di Jl. Perumnas Antang. Kelurahan Antang. Kecamatan Manggala. Potensi yang menjadi daya tariknya adalah kawasan tepi air danau, tempat pemancingan dan tempat wisata pusat kuliner yang sering dikunjungi setiap harinya baik oleh penduduk asli maupun para pendatang sebagai daerah yang memiliki kearifan lokal tersendiri. Masyarakat penduduk asli setempat sangat menjunjung tinggi dan menjaga keutuhan kearifan lokal yang ada misal dengan menggunakan bentuk-bentuk rumah adat dan pilihan material-material bangunan. Lokasi pengamatan merupakan wilayah tepian air danau. Aktivitas tambak ikan dan pemancingan yang kurang tertata dapat menyebabkan kerusakan lingkungan. Upaya meminimalisir kerusakan lingkungan yang terjadi salah satunya dengan mendesain Kawasan wisata danau yang berbasis kearifan lokal. Untuk itu konsep kearifan lokal merupakan pendekatan yang digunakan dalam perancangan kawasan wisata danau Balang Tonjong. Konsep kearifan lokal yang diaplikasikan fokus pada bentuk bangunan dan material yang digunakan pada bangunan serta pada pencahayaan dan penghawaan pada bangunan yang ada. Pengaplikasiannya meliputi: bentuk bangunan neo-vernakular, dengan material kebanyakan menggunakan kayu, bukaan dan pencahayaan di peroleh dari sela-sela dinding kayu.Kata kunci: Wisata Danau; Kearifan Lokal; Danau Balang Tonjong. Abstract_ This Balang Tonjong Lake Tourism Design is not only for meeting needs but also for increasing the surrounding economy and as a tourist area in Makassar. Balang Tonjong Lake is located on Jl. Perumnas Antang, Kelurahan Antang, Kecamatan Manggala, the potential that is the attraction is the lake waterfront area, fishing grounds and culinary center tourist attractions which are often visited every day by both natives and immigrants as an area that is very popular. have their own local wisdom, the local indigenous community highly respects and maintains the integrity of existing local wisdom, for example by using traditional house forms and the choice of building materials. The observation location is the area of the lake's waterfront. The activities of fish ponds and fishing that is not organized can cause environmental damage. One of the efforts to minimize environmental damage is by designing a lake tourism area based on local wisdom. For this reason, the concept of local wisdom is an approach used in the design of the Balang Tonjong Lake tourist area. The concept of local wisdom that is applied focuses on the shape of the building and the materials used in the building as well as on the lighting and ventilation of the existing building. Its applications include neo-vernacular building forms, with mostly wood materials, openings, and lighting obtained from between wooden walls.Keywords:  Fish Auction Center; Neo Vernacular Architecture; North Galesong Takalar.
Galeri Seni Tari dengan Pendekatan Arsitektur Ikonik di Polewali Mandar
Authors: Huzain Putra , Said Ratriana , Alfiah Alfiah
Published: February 2023

Abstrak_ Polewali Mandar merupakan salah satu kabupaten di Indonesia yang memiliki berbagai macam seni tari. Bahkan di percaya kembali menjadi pusat seni dan budaya. Pada tahun 2019 Polewali Mandar menjadi tuan rumah dalam event Polewali Mandar Internasional Folk dan Art Festival (PIFAF) mempromosikan seni dan budaya masyarakat di Sulawesi Barat (Sulbar) kepada wisatawan mancanegara, yang semenjak tahun 2016 menjadi tuan rumah di evant tersebut. Karena hal ini, maka terpikir untuk merencanakan sebuah Galeri Seni di Polewali Mandar dimana masyarakat dapat mempelajari, mempertunjukan, mempertahankan dan mengembangkan seni seiring dengan zaman yang terus berjalan. Pada proses perancangan, direncanakan suatu Galeri Seni yang dapat menunjukan eskpresi seni,

Kata kunci: Galeri Seni Tari: Arsitektur Ikonik; Polewali Mandar.
Penerapan Konsep Arsitektur Islam Dalam Desain Masjid Islamic Center Di Kabupaten Bantaeng
Authors: Firdaus Mufli , Amin Burhanuddin , Muhammad Chaidar Febriansyah
Published: February 2023

Masjid merupakan suatu tempat suci yang di pakai umat Islam untuk melakukan kegiatan ibadah dan pusat kegiatan islam lainnya. Islamic Center pada dasarnya merupakan sebuah masjid ataupun fasilitas ibadah yang di dalamnya tidak terbatas pada aktivitas ibadah saja melainkan juga mencakup berbagai macam aktivitas kegiatan umat islam yang lain seperti aktivitas pendidikan, sosial, kesehatan, ekonomi, dan pusat dakwah penyebaran agama Islam, sehingga kita seringkali mendengar ataupun melihat sebuah masjid yang diberi nama masjid Islamic Center. Pemerintah Kabupaten Bantaeng mempunyai visi untuk mewujudkan masyarakat Bantaeng yang sejahtera lahir batin yang berorientasi pada kemajuan, keadilan, kelestarian, dan keunggulan berbasis agama dan budaya lokal. Untuk merealisasikan hal ini, diperlukan sebuah wadah kegiatan Islami yang dapat menjadi pusat kegiatan keislaman di Kabupaten Bantaeng serta dapat mengakomodir berbagai kebutuhan kegiatan masyarakat Bantaeng yaitu Islamic Center. Desain masjid Islamic Center di Kabupaten Bantaeng ini menggunakan pendekatan Arsitektur Islam yang selaras dengan fungsi bangunan berdasarkan prinsip-prinsip dasar Islam, sebagaimana yang terdapat dalam Al-Qur’an dan Al-Hadist. Kemudian dituangkan dalam wujud desain arsitektural sesuai dengan disiplin ilmu arsitektur yang diharapkan mampu menumbuhkan minat dan antusias masyarakat dalam melaksanakan kegiatan Islami khususnya bagi masyarakat muslim di Kabupaten Bantaeng.
Sustainability of E-Learning in the Undergraduate EFL Classrooms
Authors: Asma-Ul-Ferdous  , Forhin Shifat Nazia , Ehsanul Islam Khan Mohammad
Published: February 2023

The present study investigated the probable sustainability and effectiveness of e-learning in English language teaching (ELT) to learners in an English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom. Since the beginning of technology, it has always influenced our lives, thinking, and learning areas. One significant model in today's world in education is E-Learning. Today, one aspect of technology that has a considerable impact on our livelihood is English language learning in the EFL context. Data were collected using a Google form questionnaire with 20 close-ended questions with a 5-point Likert scale and analyzed in percentage. Ninety-two undergraduate EFL learners randomly participated in the survey. The quantitative method has been used to analyze the data. The results showed that integrating e-learning is a blessing to language learners though students face some challenges entirely using it. Learners have found educational technology effective in developing their fours language skills, including vocabulary problem-solving skills, performance improvement, etc. The study finally recommended increasing e-learning practices alongside the traditional approach in the EFL context of Bangladesh along with secured and controlled techniques.
Physio-Chemical Properties Responses of Six Fonio Genotypes (Digitaria exilis and D. iburua) Subjected to Drought Stress Conditions
Authors: Osundinakin Michael , Ogunkanmi Adebayo , Onuminya Temitope , Rotimi Tominsin , Ogundipe Oluwatoyin
Published: February 2023

The cultivation of fonio in the Western Africa has been greatly hindered by the low amount of rainfall. Crop failure due to drought has been widely reported in Nigeria, which has led to research on different crops with paucity of information on fonio. The present study evaluated six drought genotypes of fonio to determine their physiological and biochemical responses under drought stress conditions. Fonio seeds were planted for a period of 3 weeks and subjected to drought. WUE decreased under drought stress particularly in the P21 genotype, while the RSR significantly increased for all evaluated genotypes. Drought stress seems to enhance the lipid peroxidation and free amino acid activities in the 6 evaluated genotypes, whereas it reduced the proline activities in 4 out of the 6 genotypes. At the early and the late stage, the highest lipid peroxidation was recorded in P25 and P21 respectively. The SOD activities varied at the early and the late stage under drought stress conditions, particularly for the P25, which showed higher level of SOD activities (= 10 folds higher than the control group at the late stage). The activities of CAT and GR for all genotypes studied were not affected by these stressful conditions. However, the APX activity was preferentially reduced in some genotypes, while the remaining ones were unchanged. In conclusion, difference in the physiochemical responses to drought reflects the differences in the ability of the genotypes to withstand varying degrees of drought. The increase in SOD activities might be a frontline defence to counter the increase observed in lipid peroxidation content caused by the reduction in CAT activities under droughtconditionsn.
Ramping Position to Aid Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) in Obese Patients in the ICU
Authors: Shirazy Mohamed , Gowers Christopher , Headley Padraig
Published: February 2023

Introduction

The ramping position is recommended to facilitate pre-oxygenation and mask ventilation of obese patients in anaesthetics via improving the airway alignment.

Presentation of case series

Two cases of obese patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with type 2 respiratory failure. Both cases showed obstructive breathing patterns on non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and failed resolution of hypercapnia. Ramping position alleviated the obstructive breathing pattern and hypercapnia was subsequently resolved.

Conclusion

There are no available studies on the rule of the ramping position in aiding NIV in obese patients in the ICU. Accordingly, this case series is significantly important in highlighting the possible benefits of the ramping position for obese patients in settings other than anaesthesia.
The Use of Caffeine Citrate for Respiratory Stimulation in Acquired Central Hypoventilation Syndrome: A Case Series
Authors: Ling Tan Pei , Poh Lim Chuan , Ong Sharon , Sithamparapillai Samuel Geoffrey
Published: February 2023

Introductions

Caffeine is commonly used as a respiratory stimulant for the treatment of apnea of prematurity in neonates. However, there are no reports to date of caffeine used to improve respiratory drive in adult patients with acquired central hypoventilation syndrome (ACHS).

Presentation of case series

We report two cases of ACHS who were successfully liberated from mechanical ventilation after caffeine use, without side effects. The first case was a 41-year-old ethnic Chinese male, diagnosed with high-grade astrocytoma in the right hemi-pons, intubated and admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in view of central hypercapnia with intermittent apneic episodes. Oral caffeine citrate (1600mg loading followed by 800mg once daily) was initiated. His ventilator support was weaned successfully after 12 days. The second case was a 65-year-old ethnic Indian female, diagnosed with posterior circulation stroke. She underwent posterior fossa decompressive craniectomy and insertion of an extra-ventricular drain. Post-operatively, she was admitted to the ICU and absence of spontaneous breath was observed for 24 hours. Oral caffeine citrate (300mg twice daily) was initiated and she regained spontaneous breath after 2 days of treatment. She was extubated and discharged from the ICU.

Conclusion

Oral caffeine was an effective respiratory stimulant in the above patients with ACHS. Larger randomized controlled studies are needed to determine its efficacy in the treatment of ACHS in adult patients.
Brief Report: Diabetic Keto-Acidosis (DKA) Induced Hypothermia May Be Neuroprotective in Cardiac Arrest
Authors: Shiber Joseph , Fontane Emily
Published: February 2023

Despite the decreased survival associated with diabetes with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and the overall low survival to hospital discharge, we would like to present two cases of OHCA in diabetics who despite prolonged resuscitation efforts had complete neurological recovery likely due to concomitant hypothermia. There is a steady decreasing rate of ROSC with longer durations of CPR so that outcomes are best when <20 minutes compared to prolonged resuscitation efforts (>30-40 minutes). It has been previously recognized that hypothermia prior to cardiac arrest can be neurologically protective even with up to 9 hours of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Hypothermia has been associated with DKA and although often indicates sepsis with mortality rates of 30-60%, it may indeed be protective if occurring prior to cardiac arrest. The critical factor for neuroprotection may be a slow drop to a temperature <250C prior to OHCA as is achieved in deep hypothermic circulatory arrest for operative procedures of the aortic arch and great vessels. It may be worthwhile continuing aggressive resuscitation efforts even for prolonged periods before attaining ROSC for OHCA in patients found hypothermic from metabolic illnesses as compared to only from environmental exposures (avalanche victims, cold water submersions, etc.) as has been traditionally reported in the medical literature.
Temporary Immigration and Regional Income Inequalities in Times of COVID-19. A Spatial Panel Data Analysis
Authors: Antonia Mihai , Prada Elena-Maria
Published: February 2023

Confronted with ageing and depopulation, Romania needs to identify the main factors that attract immigrant population. This paper tackles the matter of regional income disparities as a key factor for temporary immigration in Romania. The quantitative approach includes a spatial panel data analysis based on a dataset retrieved from the Romanian National Institute of Statistics and our data consists of 378 observations on 42 counties in Romania over a time span of nine years starting with the year 2012. Our findings suggest that temporary immigration in Romania is shaped by location, but does not follow the labour market characteristics. Higher salaries and job opportunities are not the main factors of attraction to temporary immigration and it does not seem to be influenced by regional disparities.
Students’ Perceptions on the Quality of the Economics Higher Education in Romania
Authors: Oana Eugenia , Gogu Emilia , Roman Monica , Marin Erika
Published: February 2023

Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education evaluates, on demand or on its own initiative, the higher education providers and study programmes. This paper presents the results of a large-scale survey on the perception of the Romanian students in the field of Economic Sciences on the quality of the educational programs they follow. The themes covered are: the teaching resources, the educational process, the evaluation and communication, the teaching and learning, the infrastructure, the learning outcomes and the relevance for the labor market. Using a large sample of 8120 respondents, the results show that in general the perceptions are quite positive with scores between 8 and 9, on a range from 1 to 10. We identified differences between students by their seniority, by specific universities and their admission grades.
Macroeconomic Determinants of Household Indebtedness in Romania: An Econometric Approach
Authors: Enache Calcedonia
Published: February 2023

This paper examines the reaction of the household indebtedness to various shocks in the economy between 2011Q1 and 2021Q4, using a Structural Vector Autoregressive model. The results of the econometric model indicate that average net wage was the driver of the loans granted by credit institutions to individuals’ variation after their own innovations at all time horizons. This result was achieved in the conditions that households’ resilience to shocks has improved significantly in the period 2011-2020 from lei 243 billion to lei 480 billion. The evolution of the economy starting from March 2020 was influenced by the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the imposition of restrictions to prevent the spread of the disease. In this situation, between March 2020 and September 2021, the new standard mortgage loans recorded an average growth rate of 2.2 percent in nominal terms and 1.91 percent in real terms, standing above the pre-pandemic level (1.34 percent, respectively 1.17 percent). The low interest rates and general household income growth (the minimum wage in the economy increased 14 times between 2011 and 2021) were responsible for high household debt. The rise in household indebtedness growths its vulnerability to shocks in the economy, potentially having a negative impact mainly on the creditors’ balance sheet.
Interest Rates and Economic Growth in Romania: Is There Cointegration?
Authors: Chiriluş Alexandru I.
Published: February 2023

This study aims to investigate the potential existence of a cointegration relationship between Romania’s gross domestic product (GDP), credit interest rates charged by financial institutions, and the benchmark interest rate set by the National Bank of Romania (NBR). The identification of a long-term relationship between these variables is considered to be of significant importance as it may provide a deeper understanding of the interactions between interest rates and GDP dynamics in Romania. To achieve this objective, we employed a robust econometric methodology, utilizing well-established and widely-used techniques for capturing long-term statistical relationships. Careful consideration was given to the manipulation of macroeconomic data in order to ensure the validity and reliability of the analysis. The results of our analysis reveal that there is no statistically significant evidence of a long-term relationship between GDP, credit interest rates, and the benchmark rate set by the NBR. This finding suggests that the interaction between interest rates and GDP in Romania is complex and may be influenced by other variables. Further research should focus on these other factors in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between GDP, credit interest rates and benchmark rate set by NBR.
Ferritin and procalcitonin in COVID-19 associated acute kidney injury – gender disparities, but similar outcomes
Authors: Rădulescu Daniela , David Cristiana , Cuiban Elena , Turcu Flavia Liliana , Feier Larisa Florina , Onofrei Simona Daniela , Văcăroiu Ileana Adela
Published: February 2023

Background: Acute kidney injury is a severe complication of COVID-19. Both COVID-19 and related acute kidney injury are reported in the literature to be more prevalent and more severe in males.

Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of the COVID-19 associated acute kidney injury cases in order to search for differences between genders regarding patients’ and renal outcome.

Results: 250 patients with acute kidney injury were included in the study: 93 women (37.20%), 157 men (62.80%). There were no differences between sexes regarding age. Diabetes mellitus was significantly more present in women. Peak ferritin and procalcitonin levels were significantly higher in men, but other severity markers for COVID-19 did not differ between genders. There were no differences between sexes regarding history of chronic kidney disease, timing of acute kidney injury, need for dialysis or recovery of renal function. ICU admission and in-hospital mortality were similar between men and women.

Conclusions: In our study, COVID-19 related-AKI was more prevalent in men than in women, but the patients’ and renal outcome were similar. Significantly higher ferritin and procalcitonin serum levels registered in male patients when compared to women may have additional explanations beside more severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in males.