bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of Flood Vulnerability and Risk Indices for Kelantan District, Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Bahar A.M.A. , Muhammad M. , Anees M. T. , Khan M. M. A.
Published: December 2022

Natural hazards are inevitable which required proper monitoring and application of mitigation measures to reduce vulnerability and risk. Flood is one of the most common atural hazards in Malaysia. The present study was conducted to identify vulnerable flood zones using flood vulnerability and risk indices and to minimize flood damage by suggesting mitigation measures. Four sub-districts of the Kelantan state, Peninsular Malaysia were selected based on the availability of the data and flooding history. For this urpose, demographic, social, economic, and flood event data were collected to develop flood vulnerability and risk index. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the results. The results revealed that developed flood vulnerability and risk indices accurately predict high-priority zones. Overall, it was found that flood risk is relatively higher in a rural area compared to an urban area.
Treinadores de goleiros: perfil e utilização dos métodos global e parcial (analítico) para o treinamento
Authors: Rodriguez Rafael Oliveira , Souza Silas Queiroz de , Santos Izabela Aparecida dos
Published: December 2022

Introdução: Ter conhecimento sobre métodos de treinamento e saber aplicá-los parece ser fundamental para atingir os objetivos esportivos. Objetivo:Investigar qual o método de treinamento é mais utilizado (global ou parcial-analítico) por treinadores/preparadores de goleiros desde as categorias de base até o profissional, bem como, traçar o perfil desses profissionais e seus conhecimentos sobre estes métodos. Metodologia: Participaram da pesquisa 14 treinadores de goleiros. Foi aplicado um questionário com 18 perguntas objetivas, contendo perguntas sobre o perfil profissional e vivência prática, bem como, nível de compreensão sobre metodologias e a utilização delas. Resultados: 92,8% identificaram corretamente a definição dos métodos. 85,70% dos treinadores utilizam ambas as metodologias no dia a dia com os atletas. Quanto a utilização por faixa etária, o método analítico se sobrepõe ao global na categoria sub-15, com o avanço das categorias o método analítico é substituído pelo global. Conclusão: Os treinadores possuem domínio do conhecimento conceitual sobre as metodologias, além de alternarem esses métodos no dia a dia. Há uma priorização pelo analítico nas categorias primarias, sendo substituído pelo global com o avanço das categorias.
Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Perawat Dengan Pelaksanaan Metode Model Praktik Keperawatan Profesional (MPKP) di Tuang Rawat Inap Salah Satu Rumah Sakit Swasta Yogyakarta
Authors: Agustin Clara , Sri Oktri Hastuti Agustina , Marti Eva
Published: December 2022

Latar belakang : Model Praktik Keperawatan Profesional ( MPKP) adalah suatu sistem (struktur, proses dan nilai-nilai profesional), yang memfasilitasi perawat profesional, mengatur pemberian asuhan keperawatan, termasuk lingkungan tempat asuhan tersebut diberikan.

Tujuan : mengetahui hubungan antara pengetahuan dan sikap perawat dengan metode Model praktik keperawatan profesional di ruang rawat inap Rumah Sakit Panti Rapih Yogyakarta.

Metode : Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian korelasi dengan menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional. Pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan total sampling. Populasi pada penelitian ini perawat yang bekerja di ruang rawat inap medical bedah Rumah Sakit Panti Rapih sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 66 perawat.

Hasil : diketahui bahwa pelaksanaan MPKP sebanyak 25,76 % ( 17 responden ) dengan kategori baik  dan 74,24% ( 49 responden) dengan kategori kurang, sedangkan hasil tingkat pengetahuan perawat tentang MPKP sebanyak 18,18 % (12 responden) dengan kategori baik, 77,27 %(51 responden)  dengan kategori sedang dan 4,55% (3 responden) dengan kategori kurang. Sedangkan hasil yang didapatkan dari sikap perawat sebanyak 63,64% (42 responden) kategori baik, 34,85 % (23 perawat) kategori sedang dan 1,52 % (1 perawat) kategori kurang. Hasil analisis bivariat terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan perawat dengan pelaksanaan model praktik keperawatan profesional p value = 0,000 (p < 0,005), dan terdapat hubungan sikap perawat dengan pelaksanaan model praktik keperawatan profesional didapatkan hasil p value = 0,000 (p< 0,005).

Simpulan :  terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan perawat dengan pelaksanaan Model praktik keperawatan profesional ( p value 0,000) dan terdapat hubungan antara sikap perawat dengan pelaksanaan Model praktik keperawatan profesional  (p value 0,000) di ruang rawat inap Rumah Sakit Panti Rapih Yogyakarta. Saran meningkatkan pengetahuan dalam pelaksanaan MPKP agar lebih baik lagi, salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dengan banyak belajar, mengikuti pelatihan dan sosialisasi terkait dengan MPKP, sehingga menumbuhkan rasa tanggungjawab dalam pelaksanaan MPKP.
Distinctive Skeletal Phenotype in Patients with Kniest Dysplasia
Authors: Kaissi Ali Al
Published: December 2022

Background: A group of children presented with diverse forms of spine and joint pathologies in correlation with heritable bone disorders.

Patients and Methods: Five children aged from 9 -13 years, presented with a constellation of growth retardation, craniofacial dysmorphic features, axial (scoliotic short and barrel chested with marked diminution of spine biomechanics) and painful enlarged joints and sometimes with the propensity to develop mal-alignment (knock knees). We included a 38-years-old-lady, a mother of an affected boy because of her long term history of joint pain and intractable tinnitus. Clinical and radiographic phenotypic characterizations were the first line tools applied.

Results: The clinical and radiographic phenotypes of all five children were consistent with the diagnosis of Kniest dysplasia. Strikingly, the reason behind the tinnitus in the short statured 38-years-old- lady was due to congenital hypoplasia of the posterior arch of the atlas (the hypoplastic posterior arch of the atlas was in connection with the developmental failure of chondrogenesis). Two children underwent the genetic testing and showed a genetic defect of encoding type II collagen (COL2A1).

Conclusion: Sadly speaking, soon after birth the vast majority of children born with skeletal dysplasia received the misdiagnosis of achondroplasia by their pediatricians and geneticists. In practice, a misdiagnosis can lead to hazardous repercussions for the affected children and their families. Correctly interpreting the clinical and the radiological phenotypes and relating them to etiologies is an essential basis for the proper management. In the field of hereditary bone disorders, the existence of mild and moderate forms of the same disease within other family subjects is a well-known fact (as seen in a 38-years-old- short statured- lady, a mother of an affected boy with Kniest dysplsia). To counter the overlooked maldevelopment of the atlanto-axial effectively, we need to delineate the disrupted anatomical structures of the craniocervical junction as early as possible. It is important to understand that many of these diseases are so mysterious and daunting that they frighten even some practitioners. Therefore, educating physicians is a priority.
MMP-2, TIMP-2 and CD44v6 Expression in Non-small-cell Lung Carcinomas
Authors: Eren Bulent , Sar Mehmet , Oz Buge , Dincbas Fazilet H Oner
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Factors that emerge as crucial participants in tumour invasion and metastases are matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP) inhibitors and cellular adhesion molecules (CD44 and similar molecules). They play important roles in tumour invasion and metastasis in non-small-cell lung carcinomas (NSCLCs).

Materials and Methods: The study was performed using the data of 33 patients. MMP-2 from the metalloproteinase family, TIMP-2 from the metalloproteinase inhibitor family and the adhesion molecule CD44v6 expression were investigated immunohistochemically to search their role in the metastasis and the clinical outcome of the patients with NSCLCs.

Results: Twenty-three tumours (70%) were squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), 9 (27%) were adenocarcinoma (AC), and 1 (3%) was large cell carcinoma (LCC). MMP-2 and TIMP-2 were expressed in high rates in NSCLC but CD44v6 expression was about 50%. Lymphatic invasion was less frequent in TIMP-2-positive patients and this difference was statistically significant (P = 0.005). There was a statistically significant difference between SCCs and ACs with respect to CD44v6 tumoral expression (P = 0.004). Also, there was a negative correlation between lymphatic invasion and the extent of CD44v6; lymphatic invasion was significantly less in CD44v6-positive cases (P = 0.013).

Conclusion: We found that TIMP-2 and CD44v6 can decrease the lymphatic invasion in NSCLCs. Also there was observed histiotype-related pattern of CD44v6 variant expression in SCCs.

Key words: Immunohistochemistry, Metastasis, Pulmonary neoplasms
Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Authors: Chew Kelvin TL , Tay Eileen , Wong Yue Shuen
Published: December 2022

Osteochondral lesions of the talus can present as a late complication of ankle injuries. As the talus is largely covered by articular cartilage, it has a limited ability for repair. Early and accurate diagnosis is important as talar integrity is required for optimal function of the ankle. The common presentation is chronic ankle pain with a history of ankle trauma. Conservative treatment involving a period of casting and non-weight-bearing is recommended for acute, non-displaced osteochondral lesions. Surgical management is recommended for unstable lesions or failed conservative management.

Key words: Ankle sprains, Arthroscopy, Cartilage culture, Osteochondral graft
An Unexpected Presentation of Endometriosis – A “Parasitic” Cyst of the Bowel in a Menopausal Woman on Hormone Therapy
Authors: Mattar Citra Nurfarah , Pang Brendan , Fong Yoke Fai
Published: December 2022

Introduction: This report describes a “parasitic” endometriotic cyst of the small bowel.

Clinical Picture: A menopausal woman with a pelvic mass presenting years after commencing hormone therapy.

Treatment: We performed laparoscopic excision of a cystic tumour attached to the small bowel with a solitary vascular pedicle.

Outcome: Histology confirmed it to be an endometriotic cyst of ovarian origin, probably resulting from spillage during previous surgery and reactivation with hormone therapy.

Conclusions: We discuss the possible aetiology of this unusual presentation of endometriosis and review the literature on parasitic gynaecological tumours.

Key words: Menopause
Intraocular Avastin (Bevacizumab) for Neovascularisation of the Iris and Neovascular Glaucoma
Authors: Cheng Jacob YC , Wong Doric WK , Ang Chong Lye
Published: December 2022

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of intraocular injections of bevacizumab for neovascularisation of the iris and neovascular glaucoma.

Clinical Picture: Three patients with neovascularisation of the iris due to various causes were recruited.

Treatment: Patients were treated with intraocular bevacizumab.

Outcome: Neovascularisation of the iris was noted to have completely regressed as early as 3 days after the injection and in all the patients (100%) within 8 days after injection. They were followed up for at least 1 month with no clinical evidence of recurrence. Visual acuity remained stable or improved, and the intraocular pressure was controlled in all the 3 patients’ eyes. Vitreous haemorrhage also cleared. No signs of inflammation or complications were observed.

Conclusion: Intraocular injection of bevacizumab is effective and safe for patients with neovascularisation of the iris and neovascular glaucoma with or without vitreous haemorrhage.

Key words: Intravitreal, Vascular endothelial growth factor, Vitreous haemorrhage
Comparative Trial of the Foot Pressure Patterns between Corrective Orthotics, Formthotics, Bone Spur Pads and Flat Insoles in Patients with Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
Authors: Chia Jason KK , Suresh Sanjay , Kuah Angeline , Ong Jean LJ , Phua Jessie MT , Seah Ai Ling
Published: December 2022

Introduction: The objective of the study is to compare the efficacy of flat insoles, bone spur pads, pre-fabricated orthotics and customised orthotics in reducing plantar contact pressure of subjects with plantar fasciitis.

Materials and Methods: This is a controlled non-blinded com- parative study conducted in a tertiary medical institute. Thirty subjects with unilateral plantar fasciitis between the ages of 20 and 65 years were recruited at the sports medicine clinic. The contact pressures and pressure distribution patterns in both feet for each subject were measured with sensor pressure mats while standing. Repeat measurements were made with the subjects wearing shoes, flat insoles, bone spur heel pads, pre-fabricated insoles and customised orthotics on both feet. The asymptomatic side was used as the control. Contact pressure measurements of the symptomatic and asymptomatic feet and power ratio of the pressure distribution pattern of the rearfoot were then compared.

Results: Contact pressure was higher on the asymptomatic side due to unequal distribution of weight. Bone spur heel pads were ineffective in reducing rearfoot pressure while formthotics and customised orthotics reduced peak rearfoot pressures significantly. The power ratio of the rearfoot region decreased with the use of formthotics and customised orthotics.

Conclusion: Pre-fabricated orthotics and customised orthotics reduced rearfoot peak forces on both sides while bone spurs heel pad increase rearfoot peak pressures. Pre-fabricated and customised orthotics are useful in distributing pressure uniformly over the rearfoot region.

Key words: Biomechanics, Heel pain
Factors Predictive of Outcome in Childhood Stroke in an Asian Population
Authors: Tham Elizabeth H , Tay Stacey KH , Low Poh Sim
Published: December 2022

Introduction: While paediatric strokes are fairly uncommon, they are often associated with significant long-term disability. Diagnosis is often delayed because of the need to exclude condi- tions that mimic stroke. Understanding the outcomes related to stroke in children is important in the development of secondary prevention strategies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of childhood stroke in a tertiary paediatric unit in Singapore and to assess factors influencing outcome in these children.

Materials and Methods: A retrospective case- note review of all childhood strokes presenting to the Children’s Medical Institute (CMI) at the National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore between October 1999 and May 2006. Data collected include demographic factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis, subsequent management and follow-up using specific outcome measures.

Results: Twenty-six children with a median age of 8.0 years at presentation were identified, comprising 15 ischaemic strokes (57.7%), 10 haemorrhagic strokes (38.5%) and 1 patient with both ischaemic and haemorrhagic lesions. The most common symptoms at presentation were seizures (15/26, 57.7%), lethargy (11/26, 42.3%), hemiparesis (10/26, 38.5%) and altered levels of consciousness (10/26, 38.5%). Vascular abnor- malities accounted for 50% of strokes in our study population. The average length of follow-up was 33.2 months (range, 1 to 120) with only 11 children (11/26, 42.3%) achieving full recovery. Significant prognostic factors include altered consciousness and seizures at presentation, lesions in both cortical and subcortical locations, systemic disease aetiology, neurological deficits at discharge and seizures at the time of discharge.

Conclusion: Long-term neurological, neuropsy- chological and functional impairment are common in survivors of paediatric strokes. Certain clinical features and lesion characteristics are useful indicators of prognosis in these children.

Key words: Children, Haemorrhage, Infarct, Prognosis
Efficacy of an Intravenous Calcium Gluconate Infusion in Controlling Serum Calcium after Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Authors: Loke Seng Cheong , Kanesvaran Ravindran , Yahya Rosnawati , Fisal Liza , Wong Teck Wee , Loong Yik Yee
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Intravenous calcium gluconate has been used to prevent postoperative hypo-calcaemia (POH) following parathyroidectomy for secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Materials and Methods: Retrospective data were obtained for 36 patients with CKD stage 4 and 5 after parathyroid surgery, correlating albumin-corrected serum calcium with the infusion rate of calcium gluconate. Calcium flux was characterised along with excursions out of the target calcium range of 2 to 3 mmol/L. With this data, an improved titration regimen was constructed.

Results: Mean peak efflux rate (PER) from the extracellular calcium pool was 2.97 mmol/h occurring 26.6 hours postoperatively. Peak calcium efflux tended to occur later in cases of severe POH. Eighty-one per cent of patients had excursions outside of the target cal-cium range of 2 to 3 mmol/L. Mean time of onset for hypocalcaemia was 2 days postoperatively. Hypocalcaemia was transient in 25% and persistent in 11% of patients.

Conclusion: A simple titration regimen was constructed in which a 10% calcium gluconate infusion was started at 4.5 mL/h when serum calcium was <2 mmol/L, then increased to 6.5 mL/h and finally to 9.0 mL/h if calcium continued falling. Preoperative oral calcium and calcitriol doses were maintained. Blood testing was done 6-hourly, but when a higher infusion rate was needed, 4-hourly blood testing was preferred. Monitoring was discontinued if no hypocalcaemia developed in the first 4 days after surgery. If hypocalcaemia persisted 6 days after surgery, then the infusion was stopped with further monitoring for 24 hours.

Key words: Chronic kidney failure, Hypocalcaemia, Practice guidelines, Renal dialysis
Infected non-union of the Humerus after Failure of Surgical Treatment: Management using the Orthofix External Fixator
Authors: Bassiony Ayman A , Almoatasem Alhosain M , Abdelhady Amro M , Assal Mohammed K , Fayad Tamer A
Published: December 2022

Introduction: The failure of a humeral fracture to unite after surgical treatment may be due to many factors. When there are additional complications of infection, treatment by conven-tional methods of internal fixation becomes very difficult.

Materials and Methods: We treated 8 infected non-union of diaphyseal fracture of the humerus by the Orthofix external fixator. All had previous surgical treatment. Non-union followed plating in 6 cases and in 2 cases after the external fixator. All patients had pain, at least one sinus discharging pus and severe functional impairment of the affected arm. There were 6 men and 2 women with a mean age 40.6 years.

Results: Bone union was achieved in all cases. The mean time to union was 4.5 months (range, 2 to 8). Patients expressed high levels of satisfaction with the outcome, despite relatively modest improvement in pain and function, mainly because of long standing infection and intractable non-union. There were no major pin tract problems requiring the removal of the Schanz screws. Radial nerve palsy developed in 1 patient who recovered spontaneously. No patient required an additional bone grafting procedure.

Conclusion: The use of the Orthofix external fixator without bone grafting was successful in the treatment of infected non-union of the humeral shaft. It shortened the duration of hospitalisation and immobilisation with moderate functional recovery.
The Angiographic Aspects of Myocardial Bridges in Turkish Patients who have Undergone Coronary Angiography
Authors: Mavi Ayfer , Sercelik Alper , Ayalp Resat , Karben Zarema , Batyraliev Talantbek , Erdem Erdem
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Little is known of the clinical significance of myocardial bridges, which may be recognised as the narrowing of the systolic coronary artery as seen in an angiography. In this study, our goal was to review the literature information about the anatomic aspects, the clinical manifestations and implications, and the angiographic characteristics.

Materials and Methods: The angiographic data of 7200 adult patients undergoing coronary angiography were retrospectively analysed for the diagnosis of myocardial bridge. The main angiographic evidence of a myocardial bridge that we required was the narrowing of a systolic coronary artery resulting in at least 50% reduction of lumen diameter in comparison with the diastolic phase. All coronary angiograms were reviewed independently by at least 2 of the authors and the case was included only if there was a consensus that the myocardial bridge resulted in 50% narrowing or more.

Results: Myocardial bridge was present in 29 (0.4%) of the 7200 coronary angiographies. The location of the myocardial bridge was in the left anterior descending coronary artery in 28 cases (96.5%), and the left circumflex coronary artery in 1 case (3.4%). Myocardial bridge was most common in the middle segment of the left anterior descending coronary artery (78.5 %). Each of these patients with myocardial bridge was referred for angiography because of symptom of chest pain alone or symptom of chest pain, palpitations and dyspnoea. Of the 29 patients with myocardial bridge, 2 patients without any symptom, demonstrated ischaemia as assessed by Tc-99m MIBI myocardial perfusion scintigraphy.

Conclusion: Chest pain was the common reason for angiography in patients with myocardial bridge. The incidence of myocardial bridge may vary according to population. Myocardial bridge is more frequently found in the middle segment of the left anterior descending coronary artery.

Key words: Angiography, Myocardial bridge, Population
The The Effect of Service Quality and Service Experience on Word Of Mouth (WOM) with Perceived Value As Mediation
Authors: Rimba Hega Naval , Noermijati Noermijati , Rohman Fatchur
Published: December 2022

The service industry is one industry that is growing with the times, especially wedding organizer services which are currently overgrowing. Therefore, in February 2021, HASTANA (Association of wedding planning companies) was formed to unite and bring together worldwide wedding organizer companies. Indonesia. This study investigates the factors influencing word of mouth on consumers who use wedding organizers. This study uses word of mouth as the dependent variable that affects service quality, service experience, and perceived value as mediating variables. This research is categorized as explanatory research. Respondents in this study were consumers who had used the services of a wedding organizer, and the determination of the number of samples in this study used a purposive sampling technique with a total sample of 200 respondents. The data collection method used questionnaires, and the data were analyzed using SEM-PLS. The findings of this study indicate that service quality, service experience, and perceived value significantly affect word of mouth. Perceived value also plays a role in mediating the relationship between service quality, service experience, and word of mouth
Detection of Cloud Cover in Satellite Imagery Using Semantic Segmentation
Authors: Sanay Jaju  , Mohit Sahu  , Akshat Surana  , Kanak Mishra  , Aarti Karandikar  , Dr. Avinash Agrawal
Published: December 2022

Accurate detection of cloud cover is an important task in the field of Remote Sensing of the environment. Currently, a lot of development is going on in this field by using various methods. Some of the methods apply concepts of machine learning (ML) whereas some apply deep learning. Since the accuracy of ML being lower than deep learning, the latter is preferred. This paper also uses the method of deep learning to detect cloud cover using images of satellite. This paper proposes a modified U-Net based deep learning model for cloud cover detection in satellite images. The model proposed is not as accurate as the original model, but it compensates for it by reducing the time for learning. The accuracy of the model came out to be 89.73%.
Implementasi Al-Mutaffifin Dalam Penerapan GCG Terhadap Pencegahan Kecurangan
Authors: Monalisa Natasha Sekar Ayu , Cahyana Alvinka Dewi , Djasuli Mohamad
Published: December 2022

Islam mengajarkan bahwa manusia adalah makhluk sosial yang selalu terhubung dengan makhluk lain. Pada saat yang sama, manusia adalah khalifah yang memiliki amanah untuk memakmurkan kehidupan di muka bumi karena Allah SWT telah memberikan manusia kedudukan yang terhormat sebagai makhluk yang lebih mulia. Untuk menjadikan aktivitas manusia bernilai ibadah, manusia dapat melakukan aktivitas kehidupan dengan mengikuti nilai-nilai Islam yang terkandung dalam Al-Quran dan berpedoman sesuai yang diberikan oleh Rasulullah SAW dalam Sunnahnya. Dalam penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan jenis metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dimana cara kerjanya adalah peneliti menjadi instrumen penelitian tersebut untuk mengetahui bagaimana bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi Al-Mutaffifin dalam penerapan Good Corporate Governance terhadap pencegahan kecurangan. Sumber data yang digunakan peneliti dalam kajian  implementasi Al-Mutaffifin dalam penerapan Good Corporate Governance terhadap pencegahan kecurangan adalah data primer, yaitu data yang diperoleh langsung dari responden sasaran penelitian dan data sekunder yaitu informasi yang membantu secara tidak langsung diperoleh data primer yang diperoleh dari sumber responden lain yang menjadi subjek penelitian. Dalam  proses pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik meliputi observasi dan wawancara.
Writing and editing Arabictext in Adobe Animate cc
Authors: Almakhwr Yousef M. S. , Balhareth Ahmed A. S.
Published: December 2022

Adobe is a software development company established in 1982, and has developed a number of software applications for use in various fields.The program Animate cc (flash previously) is one of the most prominent products and is widely used in the design of programming and producing best animation websites. Adobe has included in Flash software releases (Adobe Flash Professional CS6,Adobe Flash Professional CS5.5, Adobe Flash Professional CS5 and previous releases) a text-processing library called Text Layout Framework(TLF). This library supports Arabic-language writing from right to left and supports left-to-right writing of numbers and texts written from left to right such as Latin numbers and letters. However, the versions of Animate cc have not include the text-formatting library, which resulted in the inability of designers and programmers to produce interactive Arab applications. In this research, we designed a component for writing in Arabic called Arabic Text component that contains a wide range of fonts, text control properties and the addition of aesthetic and artistic effects of Arabic characters that are not included in the previous versions of Flash. The ArabicText component is included once in the flash program components, then it is used for writing by inserting it into stage.
MINAT BERWISATA KAUM MILENIAL DI ERA NEW NORMAL
Authors: Yusuf Ramayani , Veranita Mira
Published: December 2022

Since the Covid-19 pandemic has spread, the millennial generation's desire for tourism has had stuck. The government enforces many restrictions on social activities to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. In fact, according to several studies, before this pandemic hit, millennials traveled at least once a year. Tourism is the most vulnerable sector to crises and disasters, including the health crisis we are going through. Even though these millennials are a group that is reliable enough to enliven the world of traveling, tourist visits, and supporting the development of tourism in Indonesia. Their closeness to the world with the development of digital technology, online business, and social media helps information dissemination about tourism, not only national tourism, but also international. The research method used by the researcher is a descriptive quantitative research method with a survey method using a questionnaire as a data collection tool. Data collection through questionnaires was carried out from May 11 to June 28, 2021, with a sample of 312 questionnaires. The analysis shows that the local destination that most attracts millennials today is Pangandaran Beach. Pangandaran Regional Government especially the Department of Tourism, must have started preparing to welcome tourist visits, particularly Millennials. Pangandaran tourism must prepare tourist objects that are more Instagram-able, more attractive facilities with human resources who are ready to help and serve tourists with good service quality but also continue to protect against the threat of transmission of the Covid-19 virus.
Analisis Sektor Pariwisata Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat dan Dampak MotoGP Mandalika
Authors: Taupikurrahman Taupikurrahman , Suwandana Endan
Published: December 2022

The tourism industry in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province continues to develop with the construction of the KEK (Special Economic Zone) Mandalika and the performance of international events. The MotoGP event was expected to have an economic impact on NTB province and the nation. This study analyzes the role of tourism industry in NTB province by focusing on the 2022 MotoGP event in Mandalika on the economy of NTB province and other provinces in Indonesia. The research method used in this study was the Inter-Regional Input Output (IRIO) method. One of essential findings from this research was the role of the tourism industry in the economy of NTB province, which was still relatively small, nevertheles, tourism was considered as a key and potential industry in the future. The MotoGP event impacts on the formation of an output of IDR606,92 billion, added values of IDR315,94 billion, labor wages of IDR137,67 billion, and potential taxes of IDR14,25 billion. The spillover impact on the other provinces was still relatively small. With that impact on the economy, international events must be held regularly. For future research, some sources of shocks to government spending and investment may be interesting to be studied
What Does Western White Prose Fiction Teach the Woke Generation About Othering and Belonging?
Authors: Cresswell Coco , Anslow T
Published: December 2022

This research explores the portrayal of otherness and non-conformity in Western literature and proves that modern phenomena such as “cancel culture” are giving contemporary authors a new relevance. Using William Faulkner’s Light in August and Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness as my foundation, I intend to demonstrate that the lessons they provide on race, gender, and extremism are often ignored by Generation Z, yet applicable to modern discourse. By referencing earlier works including Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, as well as George Orwell’s dystopian Nineteen Eighty-Four, I want to prove that the warnings given about the consequences of trying to eradicate otherness are multi-dimensional and deeply entrenched. Ultimately, my research illustrates that despite the societal tendency to make distinctions between normative and “other”, the line between the two is non-existent: in attempts to eliminate otherness, we become violent "others" ourselves, possessing characteristics to the “bestial” individual that we originally sought to oppress.
Prevalence of Academic Misconduct in Vietnamese Students: Correlates of Self-reported Cheating Behaviour
Authors: Nguyen Loc , Guillomaitre Nehemie
Published: December 2022

Research has shown the extent and resulting impact of academic misconduct in many parts of the world and has highlighted it as a pressing problem. However, research around academic misconduct is lacking in Vietnam, and it is difficult to find existing literature with high school students as the target demographic. This research paper sets out to fill this void and unearth unidentified trends in this area of study. Specifically, this paper distributed a self-reported survey with N=70 high school students from Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted in Hanoi and Thieu Hoa High School in Thanh Hoa to discover the prevalence of academic cheating and its relationship with a range of other factors, such as the relationship between students and others and students’ plans for higher education. The results showed substantial correlations between a higher reported cheating frequency and numerous variables like a lower self-reported strictness of the teachers during proctoring, lower reported disapproval of cheating from parents, higher willingness to help a friend cheat during a test, higher willingness to help a stranger cheat during a test, higher willingness to ask a stranger for help cheating during a test, and students planning to study abroad rather than domestically. In addition, participants answered a free response question about the methods they thought would help discourage cheating. Results suggest that most students identify stricter proctoring and more technology usage as possible interventions towards cheating.
Review of the Functioning of SHG in the Context of Economic Development of the Women Members and its Impact on their Income
Authors: M. K. Nikhitha , Neermarga Prabhakar
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Women in the research area are totally ignorant of their potential and individuality, which results in unhealthy lives. They also live in poverty and the most deplorable conditions of ignorance. They are driven by a strong desire to escape poverty. They take part in self-help group’ income-generating activities in addition to other things they do. However, from the time they first join Self Help Groups through the end of their involvement in such activities, their socio-economic situation pushes them to deal with various issues. Rural women are the most marginalized group and are excluded from both economic and social life. Microcredit is the most effective tool for empowering women since it gives them the ability to meet their needs throughout their lives. The study comes to the conclusion that self-help group members’ capacity, capability, professional, and entrepreneurial skills need to be improved in order to make them successfully engaged in income-generating activities. SHG taught members approach dealing with difficulties with greater confidence, entrepreneurial skill, knowledge, and a more upbeat attitude. The expansion of group members’ businesses and income-generating endeavors is essential for the self-help group to continue to exist. Also, loans should be provided to these women in reasonable rate and they should have knowledge about all the financial aspects of loan which is lacking currently.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The majority of the data included in the current paper comes from secondary sources. The government’s website was used to obtain secondary data, while other publications such as journal articles and government publications were used as verified sources.
Findings: After joining the group, it is discovered that access to education, health care, nutritious food, and housing has increased. All of them agree that their understanding of the value of children’s education, health, finance, and their roles in society has increased. As a result of their association with the group, they feel more confident about leading better lives.
Originality/Value: This study investigates the relationship between SHGs, microfinance organizations, and the empowerment of women. The contribution of SHG to the development of women’s rights and its impact on women’s engagement in the business field.
Paper type: Review Paper
Blockchain Deployment for Supply Chain Management in Agriculture
Authors: Sayali Thorat  , Sairaj Navale  , Shubham Vadje  , Mayur Rasal  , Prof. Dr. Khatal S. S  , Prof. Mundhe B. B.
Published: December 2022

As a digital system that integrates cryptography, data management, networking, and incentive mechanisms to allow the verification, execution, and recording of transactions between parties, block chains are now firmly established. Block chain technologies have significant potential as a new basis for all types of transactions, even though its initial purpose was to support new kinds of digital currency enabling simpler and more secure payments. By using this technology as a platform to carry out "smart contracts" for transactions, particularly for high-value products, agribusiness stands to become a primary benefactor. Prior to further discussion, it is crucial to make a distinction between private digital currencies and the underlying distributed ledger and block chain technology. Since digital currencies like Bitcoin are dispersed and international in nature, central banks are unlikely to be able to effectively regulate their underlying protocols. Instead than being able to monitor and control the money itself, monetary authorities are more concerned with comprehending the "on-ramps" and "off-ramps" that make up the linkages to the conventional payments system. Contrary to the block chain's digital currency component, the distributed ledger feature has the potential to be widely used in agricultural and trade financing, particularly if processes involve several partners and there is no reliable central authority.
Mechanism of Corrosion of Cast Aluminum-Silicon Alloys in Seawater. Part 2: Characterization and Field Testing of Sol-Gel-Coated Alloys in the Adriatic Sea
Authors: Milošev Ingrid , Rodič Peter , Kapun Barbara , Carrière Charly , Mercier Dimitri , Zanna Sandrine , Marcus Philippe
Published: December 2022

Two hybrid sol-gel coatings, one acrylate-based and the other epoxy-based, were synthesized and deposited on two cast aluminum-silicon alloys, Al-Si9-Cu3 and Al-Si7-Mg0.3. Field immersion testing was performed in the Adriatic Sea and lasted 8 months. Coatings were characterized before and after immersion in terms of morphology, structure, composition, and electrochemical properties in artificial seawater. The level of biofouling was documented, and sonication was used as a procedure for simulating vessels in motion or gentle cleaning. Although biofouling was formed during immersion, as analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, it was removed by sonication in a large proportion. X-ray photoelectron and glow discharge optical emission spectroscopies confirmed that the coatings preserved their structure and that no significant dissolution occurred. Both coatings showed better barrier properties when deposited on Al-Si7-Mg0.3 alloy and also exhibited the highest ability of biofouling release, making them good candidates for further development.
Uji Antioksidan Infusa Daun berwarna Merah dan Hijau dari Pucuk Merah (Syzygium Myrtifolium Walp.) dengan Metode DPPH
Authors: Wenas Desy Maulina , Meilani Putrisa Anggun , Herdini Herdini
Published: December 2022

Daun merah dan hijau tanaman pucuk merah (Syzygium myrtifolium Walp.) memiliki kandungan flavonoid, saponin, dan tanin yang berpotensi sebagai antioksidan. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah menguji aktivitas antioksidan infusa daun merah dan daun hijau tanaman pucuk merah (S. myrtifolium). Bahan uji diekstraksi menggunakan metode infusa. Pengujian aktivitas antioksidan menggunakan metode 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Konsentrasi radikal bebas dari DPPH dianalisis menggunakan UV-Vis spectrophotometer setelah penambahan ekstrak infusi daun S. myrtafolium dengan konsentrasi 20; 10; 5; 2,5; 1,25; 0,625 bpj. Larutan vitamin C sebagai pembanding positif digunakan dengan konsentrasi sebesar 5; 2,5; 1,25; 0,625; 0,3125 bpj. Hasil analisa menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak infusa daun merah dan hijau memiliki nilai IC50 masing-masing sebesar 31,68 bpj dan 30,56 bpj. Aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak infusa daun berwarna hijau lebih tinggi dibandingkan daun berwarna merah. Penelitian ekstrak daun berwarna hijau S. myrtafolium perlu dilanjutkan terutama sebagai antikanker.
Manajemen Pemberian Pakan Pada Induk dan Benih Ikan Nila (Oreochromis niloticus) di Instalasi Perikanan Budidaya, Kepanjen - Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Fradina Intan Trixzi , Latuconsina Husain
Published: December 2022

Salah satu industri yang dapat dilakukan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pangan masyarakat adalah budidaya perikanan. Jenis ikan yang saat ini paling banyak dibudidayakan adalah ikan nila (Oreochromis niloticus). Meski membudidayakan ikan nila tergolong sederhana, namun ada beberapa hal yang membuat sulitnya mencapai produksi ikan nila yang optimal, salah satunya adalah manajemen pemberian pakan. Budidaya ikan bergantung pada manajemen pakan yang efektif, yang melibatkan pemilihan jenis pakan yang tepat, volume yang tepat, dan frekuensi pemberian pakan yang tepat berdasarkan kebutuhan ikan. Manajemen pemberian pakan pada induk dan benih ikan nila (Oreochromis niloticus) meliputi manajemen pemberian pakan yang terdiri dari sampling induk dan benih, menghitung kebutuhan pakan untuk induk dan benih, menghitung konfersi pakan (Food Conversion Ratio), sintasan,  dan mengamati parameter kualitas air kolam. Frekuensi pemberian pakan sebanyak 2 kali sehari di Instalasi Perikanan Budidaya (IPB) Kepanjen, Kabupaten Malang – Jawa Timur mampu menghasilkan sintasan (SR) yang tinggi, dan FCR yang reatif rendah menunjukkan tingkat pemanfaatan pakan cukup efisien. Kualitas air yang diamati masih optimal untuk mendukung pertumbuhan dan perkembangan benih dan indukan ikan nila. Kualitas pakan, frekuensi pemberian pakan yang optimal, dan parameter kualitas air yang optimal mendukung pertumbuhan dan sintasan benih dan indukan ikan nila (Oreochormis niloticus).
Absorbable suture for band tightening of scleral buckling in pseudophakic rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: a modified surgical technique and a 6-month follow-up
Authors: Farrahi Fereydoun , Kasiri Ali , Feghhi Mostafa , Asadi-Moghaddam Mahsa
Published: December 2022

Background: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is a separation of the neurosensory retina from the retinal pigment epithelium as a result of liquid vitreous passing through a retinal break. Scleral buckling surgery (SB) is a conventional treatment for RRD. In SB, a silicon explant is used to indent the sclera, reduce vitreous traction, and close the retinal break, and an encircling band is used circumferentially, leading to myopia. This study aimed to evaluate the functional and biometric outcomes after SB with absorbable band-tightening sutures in patients with pseudophakic RRD.

Methods: In this prospective interventional study, we included pseudophakic eyes with RRD treated surgically with SB and a temporary encircling band using a 6-0 absorbable Vicryl suture to tighten the band, instead of conventional permanent suture tightening. Anterior chamber depth (ACD), axial length (AL), intraocular pressure (IOP), spherical equivalent refractive error (SER), and best-corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA) were measured preoperatively and at 1 day, 2 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months postoperatively.

Results: We included 30 eyes of 30 patients with a mean (standard deviation [SD]) age of 66.1 (10.5) years who underwent SB with an absorbable band-tightening suture for pseudophakic RRD. Significant increases in AL and ACD were observed at 2 weeks after surgery, with a significant decline in values thereafter; however, at the 6-month follow-up, the values were significantly higher than those at baseline (all P < 0.05). Based on the Vicryl tension and its hydrolysis, mean (SD) SER at 2 weeks postoperatively was significantly more myopic than at baseline (-5.8 [1.6] D versus +1.3 [1.8] D). However, the mean (SD) SER decreased significantly throughout the 6-month follow-up (all P < 0.05), and it reached -1.8 (0.9) D, which was comparable with the mean baseline SER (P = 0.140). The participants experienced significant improvement in BCDVA throughout the follow-up period (all P < 0.05).

Conclusions: Using an absorbable suture to tighten the encircling band in patients with pseudophakic RRD can reduce postoperative myopia without adversely affecting the anatomical or functional outcomes. Future comparative studies with larger sample sizes and longer postoperative follow-up are needed to verify these findings.
negociación y las posibilidades de la paz
Authors: El Editor
Published: December 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 46, No. 507-508, 1991: 11-35.
Mensajes de fin de año ; Nuevas medidas económicas ; Las elecciones de 1991 ; El caso de los jesuitas ; La cumbre centroamericana
Authors: El Editor
Published: December 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 46, No. 507-508, 1991: 136-166.
Performance evaluation of the Alphasense OPC-N3 and Plantower PMS5003 sensor in measuring dust events in the Salt Lake Valley, Utah
Authors: Kaur Kamaljeet , Kelly Kerry E.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. As the changing climate expands the extent of arid and semi-arid lands, the number, severity of, and health effects associated with dust events are likely to increase. However, regulatory measurements capable of capturing dust (PM10, particulate matter smaller than 10 µm in diameter) are sparse, sparser than measurements of PM2.5 (PM smaller than 2.5 µm in diameter). Although low-cost sensors could supplement regulatory monitors, as numerous studies have shown for PM2.5 concentration, most of these sensors are not effective at measuring PM10 despite claims by sensor manufacturers. This study focuses on the Salt Lake Valley, adjacent to the Great Salt Lake, which recently reached historic lows exposing 1865 km2 of dry lakebed. It evaluated the field performance of the Plantower PMS 5003, a common low-cost PM sensor, and the Alphasense OPC-N3, a promising candidate for low-cost measurement of PM10, against a federal equivalent method (FEM, beta attenuation) and research measurements (GRIMM aerosol spectrophotometer) at three different locations. During a month-long field study that included five dust events in the Salt Lake Valley with PM10 concentrations reaching 311 µg/m3, the OPC-N3 exhibited strong correlation with FEM PM10 measurements (R2 = 0.865, RMSE = 12.4 µg/m3) and GRIMM (R2= 0.937, RMSE = 17.7 µg/m3). The PMS sensor exhibited poor to moderate correlations (R2<0.49, RMSE = 33–45 µg/m3) with reference/research monitors and severely underestimated the PM10 concentrations (slope <0.099) for PM10. We also evaluated a PM-ratio-based correction method to improve the estimated PM10 concentration from PMS sensors. After applying this method, PMS PM10 concentrations correlated reasonably well with FEM measurements (R2 > 0.63) and GRIMM measurements (R2 > 0.76), and the RMSE decreased to 15–25 µg/m3. Our results suggest that it may be possible to obtain better resolved spatial estimates of PM10 concentration using a combination of PMS sensors (often publicly available in communities) and measurements of PM2.5 and PM10, such as those provided by FEMs, research-grade instrumentation, or the OPC-N3.