bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study on demographic variables of controlled ovarian Hyperstimulation and Intrauterine Insemination (husband) in a tertiary medical college and hospital in Kolkata
Authors: Sarkar Agniv , Roy Rajib , Chowdhury Joydeb Roy , Dalal Bibhas Saha
Published: February 2021

Background: Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is anage old reliable and safe procedure for couples having infertility. Success rate of IUI with ovulation induction ranges from 8-20% depending on many factors.
Aims and Objectives: The current study was to assess the factors which are responsible for favourable outcome of IUI after ovulation induction.
Materials and Methods: Total 67 couples were included fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria. They underwent 90 cycles of IUI with each couple having maximum of 3 cycles. Ovulation induction was done byeitherclomiphene citrate or letrozole or gonadotrophins. Semen preparation was done by density gradient method. The participant’s demographic parameters were analyzed.
Results: Out of 90 IUI, 8 were successful resulting in a success rate of 8.8% per cycle and 11.9% per couple. Factors which had positive impact were age less than 35 years, less than 10 years of infertility, normal and overweight BMI. Anovulation and unexplained infertility had better outcome. Type of infertility did not have any impact on the outcome.
Conclusion: The study concluded that IUI after ovulation induction is more useful in cases like unexplained infertility and anovulation in a patient aged less than 35 years with less than 10 years of infertility and normal or overweight BMI.
Screening for aminoacidopathies using cost effective methods in symptomatic children: A cross sectional study
Authors: Fatima Nazmin , Sonkar Gyanendra Kumar , Tripathi Shalini , Singh Sangeeta , Mahdi Abbas Ali
Published: February 2021

Background: Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) are a cluster of hereditary disorders which are caused due to defect in one or more enzymes or disturbance in the protein transport system.
Aims and Objective: The aim of this work was to find out the frequency of aminoacidopathies among symptomatic children and to emphasis about cost effective screening of aminoacidopathies in order to minimize morbidity and mortality.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 264 symptomatic children from infants to 15 years of age. Random urine samples (15ml) in sterile container and 1-2 ml of blood in EDTA vials were collected and stored at -20˚C. Color reactions, TLC and HPLC were done in urine and blood samples for amino acid disorders.
Results: The prevalence of aminoacidopathies was found high in early age (45.1%), males (55.3%), rural areas (75%) and Muslims (39%). A total of 127 out of 264 (48.1%) symptomatic cases showed at least one of the positive colored tests. Mean hemoglobin level was lower than the normal reference range. 7.7% children had severe anemia (Hb < 7 g/dl). TLC of all these 127 samples was done for amino acids. The results showed positive elevated amino acids in 61 cases (48%). Out of 61 cases only 29 cases were positive for amino acid disorders by HPLC. Generalized aminoaciduria was the common followed by MSUD and tyrosinuria. Based on combination of these three tests, we were able to detect 10.98% (29/264) cases of aminoacidopathies.
Conclusions: Hence this study focused using a set of rapid, easy and cost effective simple tests for screening in symptomatic children. There is need to increase the awareness in developing country like India regarding the availability of such affordable and reliable tests.
Endogenous Hypercortisolism in recurrent Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Authors: Mukherji Sushmita , Karmakar Soumen , Dasgupta Sibaji
Published: February 2021

Background: Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is an important cause of nonsurgical retinopathy leading to moderate to severe visual loss. Almost 50% cases undergo recurrence, and one of the recognizable risk factors is endogenous hypercortisolism.
Aims and Objective: Our study intended to its presence in recurrent CSCR patients compared to non-chorioretinal disorder.
Materials and Methods: Eighteen-month cross-sectional comparative study done on recurrent CSCR patients and matched refractive error patients comprised the comparison group. Use of exogenous steroids and diagnosed conditions of hypercortisolism were excluded. Sample size for both the groups was 34 in each. After taking history and performing ocular examination, blood samples for serum cortisol estimation collected in the morning and in the evening in patients of both the groups. Results analyzed using standard statistical methods.
Results: All patients of recurrent CSCR were males. The mean serum levels of cortisol were higher than laboratory reference range during both times of the day in recurrent CSCR patients, and these levels were significantly higher than those in the comparison groups.
Conclusion: Recurrent CSCR patients have higher level of endogenous cortisol compared to the non-chorioretinal patients, and its early recognition and management would certainly benefit the patients.
Reinventing Medical education in the COVID-19 era
Authors: Das Saswati
Published: February 2021

Since the beginning of the year 2020, COVID-19 pandemic has engulfed the whole world. Many cities in the world have been under lockdown during this outbreak and the regular classes, clinical, laboratory sessions have been suspended in most medical schools. In the midst of this pandemic, we have had to reinvent the pedagogy of undergraduate medical teaching. The ongoing crisis has motivated medical teachers to come up with a contingency plan for continuing training in the face of adversary. As in-person training had to be avoided, the traditional methods of teaching like didactic lectures, tutorials, case discussions and practical laboratory sessions were of no value in the midst of this pandemic. This led the educationists to explore e-learning resources in order to carry on the medical school training program. There are several challenges in designing a successful e-learning program. Medical institutions must identify sustainable e-learning solutions specially in resource-constrained settings. This perspective article discusses how medical education has been affected by COVID-19 around the world and how it has made educators rethink their teaching strategy. The paradigm shift to e-learning during this outbreak may encourage medical schools to revisit and redesign their curriculum to more versatile programs in future. The experiences gathered during this period might bring about groundbreaking changes in how medicine is taught.
Kochając obiekty wdzięcznie niejasne. Teoria miłości Gherasima Luki
Authors: Kmiecik Michalina
Published: February 2021

Artykuł stanowi próbę zaprezentowania „teorii miłości” rumuńskiego artysty Gherasima Luki i wpisania jej w szerszy kontekst teoretycznoliterackich rozważań o przyjemności pisania/czytania. Z jednej strony prozy Luki zostają przeanalizowane pod kątem tematyzacji miłości i jej konceptualnego rozpracowywania: miłość – zdaniem pisarza – należy bowiem traktować jako najwyższy akt transgresji, aktywność rewolucyjną, pozwalającą na obnażenie mistyfikacji projektów tożsamościowych. Z drugiej strony miłość wpływa na kształt kompozycyjny i stylistyczny poematów Luki – formuje ich bujność i „rozwiązłość”, uzasadnia ekscentryczność składni oraz bogactwo słownictwa. Teoria miłości skupia zatem niczym w soczewce istotne problemy awangardowych poszukiwań Luki – pozwala budować świat labilny i ontologicznie niepewny, w którym relacje międzyludzkie, a także międzyobiektalne ulegają nieustannym przeobrażeniom, a język poetycki zostaje poddany próbie permanentnego eksperymentowania.
Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steels
Authors: Klar Erhard , Samal Prasan K.
Published: February 2021

Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steels: Processing, Microstructures, and Properties covers every step in the production of powder metal stainless steel parts, examining the effect of each processing variable on corrosion resistance as well as strength, ductility, and other properties. It provides a brief history of the technology and an overview of the metallurgy and composition of wrought and powder stainless steels. It explains how powders are made and how they are characterized based on chemical composition, particle size and shape, compressibility, and other factors. It describes compacting and shaping methods, including rigid die compaction, metal injection molding, extrusion, and hot isostatic pressing, and discusses several sintering processes, explaining how furnace atmosphere, heating and cooling rates, and part density affect property development and corrosion resistance. It also covers secondary operations such as machining, welding, sinter bonding, and resin impregnation, describes the effect of thermal and deformation processes on creep, fatigue, and other mechanical properties, and explains how to evaluate and test corrosion performance. The book includes an atlas of microstructures, a glossary of terms, and detailed application examples. For information on the print version, ISBN: 978-0-87170-848-9, follow this link.
Formação e prática do professor para o uso das mídias e tecnologias na alfabetização
Authors: Silva Leonardo Caamaño Natividade , Do Nascimento Sambugari Márcia Regina
Published: February 2021

Neste artigo é apresentada parte da pesquisa que analisou o enfoque dado nos estudos acerca da formação e atuação docente para atuar com mídias e tecnologias em contextos de alfabetização. Parte-se do pressuposto de que a sociedade da informação impõe à escola desafios quanto as formas de ensinar e aprender de modo a superar o modelo pedagógico tradicional e propor novos modelos que que atendam as demandas do mundo digital. Essa situação suscita as seguintes questões: que formação os professores têm recebido para enfrentar os desafios frente ao uso das mídias e tecnologias? Que dificuldades e desafios estão presentes no trabalho docente para a inserção das tecnologias na alfabetização? O que as pesquisas têm apontando? Numa abordagem qualitativa, o estudo foi desenvolvido por meio de revisão bibliográfica a partir do levantamento de artigos publicados em periódicos sobre a formação e prática docente com mídias e tecnologias na alfabetização. Os resultados indicam lacunas quanto a formação de professores que contemplem a apropriação das tecnologias, assim como a escassez de instrumentos, ou da manutenção dos recursos tecnológicos já existentes nas instituições escolares. Fica iminente a necessidade da ação do poder público com investimentos que possam erradicar tais impasses e efetivar a relação entre alfabetização e as mídias e tecnologias de modo a garantir o ensino e a aprendizagem de forma significativa.
Objetos de Aprendizagem que abordam o pensamento algébrico nos anos iniciais
Authors: Azevedo Italândia Ferreira de , Silva Monaliza de Azevedo , Alves Francisco Régis Vieira
Published: February 2021

Devido à pandemia da COVID-19, os professores tiveram que mudar as suas metodologias e práticas de ensino durante aulas remotas, tendo que inovar e inserir tecnologias digitais. Assim, surge a preocupação, mais ainda, de trabalhar-se com habilidades que necessitam de conceitos que exploram o pensamento algébrico do aluno nesse período de ensino remoto. Então, este trabalho tem um caráter de proposta pedagógica, cujo objetivo é apresentar plataformas digitais e Objetos de Aprendizagem que abordam o objeto do conhecimento sequências e padrões, como forma de auxiliar na construção do pensamento algébrico dos alunos dos anos iniciais. A escolha desse conteúdo matemático se deve ao fato de que esse assunto está presente desde os anos escolares iniciais, estendendo-se até o final da Educação Básica, sendo de grande relevância para a construção do pensamento algébrico. A abordagem metodológica segue os pressupostos oriundos da pesquisa qualitativa do tipo exploratória. Para isso, realizou-se um estudo em plataformas e portais digitais na busca de OA que abordassem o ensino de sequências e padrões numéricos. A partir da investigação e da análise das plataformas, foram encontrados cinco OA que atingem o objetivo da pesquisa, mas foram descritos apenas três como forma de proposta pedagógica para turmas de 4º e 5° anos. Por fim, espera-se que esses recursos digitais possam fazer parte do planejamento e das propostas didáticas dos professores que ensinam matemática nos anos iniciais, para ampliar as metodologias de ensino, pois as tecnologias digitais precisam ser vistas como suporte pedagógico.
Desafios e avanços educacionais em tempos da COVID-19
Authors: Costa Luciano Andreatta Carvalho
Published: February 2021

Os desafios impostos pela pandemia causada pelo contágio da COVID-19 foram significativos, em especial na realidade da Educação em Engenharia, área onde as disciplinas são majoritariamente ministradas a partir de aulas expositivas e baseadas em avaliações presencias. Neste sentido, este artigo tem por objetivo identificar os limites e possiblidades do ensino remoto para cursos de Engenharia, a partir de uma pesquisa qualitativa com coordenadores e alunos de cursos de Engenharia de uma instituição pública. Foram utilizadas três categorias para as análises, baseadas no decreto que regulamenta a Educação a Distância no Brasil, quais sejam: (i) concepção de educação e currículo no processo ensino-aprendizagem; (ii) Material Didático; (iii) Avaliação da Aprendizagem. Como resultados, pode-se observar que houve um significativo avanço no uso de recursos tecnológicos por parte dos professores, um maior acesso dos alunos aos registros e materiais utilizados nas aulas, uma diversificação dos instrumentos de avaliação e uma insegurança quando a fidedignidade do processo avaliativo. Conclui-se que, a partir da experiência acumulada ao longo do exercício docente nos tempos de pandemia, poderá haver uma expressiva transformação no ensino mediado por tecnologias, em especial no que tange a um melhor aproveitamento dos recursos tecnológicos disponíveis. Todavia, para que ocorra a melhoria efetiva dos processos pedagógicos nos cursos de Engenharia, as discussões precisam ser ampliadas e potencializadas.
Uma análise de procedimentos metodológicos executados numa disciplina de Matemática na Pós-Graduação durante a pandemia da COVID-19
Authors: Fajardo Ricardo , Sonego Zimmermann Samuel
Published: February 2021

O objetivo do presente artigo é analisar se os procedimentos metodológicos usados na disciplina, ministrada no formato de Regime de Exercícios Domiciliares Especiais durante a pandemia da COVID-19, resultaram num momento de aprendizagem satisfatório para os acadêmicos. Para tanto, elencou-se os objetivos específicos de apresentar a metodologia usada na disciplina durante o período sem pandemia; discutir desafios, reflexões e ações visando sanar as inquietações geradas durante o desenvolvimento da disciplina; e identificar as impressões dos acadêmicos com relação à metodologia aplicada. O procedimento central consistiu na produção de vídeos de curta duração, usando como referencial teórico a Teoria da Carga Cognitiva, primando minimizar a carga estranha e maximizar as cargas intrínseca e relevante. Aplicou-se um questionário aberto para obter os dados. As respostas às perguntas mostraram que os resultados do método adotado foram satisfatórios, vídeos de até 15 minutos, produzidos para os momentos assíncronos, receberam uma avaliação positiva e estimuladora. Na produção desses vídeos foi necessário exercitar a capacidade de ser claro, direto e sucinto, o que normalmente não ocorre numa aula presencial. Para um vídeo explicativo de curta duração, verificou-se que os acadêmicos se sentiriam muito mais estimulados em revê-lo, contrapondo com a dificuldade de assistir a um vídeo de duas horas ou mais, visto que ainda não há uma ferramenta universal de busca num vídeo qualquer, como existe no arquivo em formato PDF, que permite procurar por palavras dentro do texto. Finalmente, questiona-se se a aula presencial será a mesma no período pós-pandemia.
Design Educacional como Ferramenta no Processo de Construção de Material Didático Digital para Ensino de Pensamento Computacional
Authors: De Bacelar Machado e Silva Ana Vitoria , Rocha Rodrigues Silva Gabryella , Costa Carrara Couto Danielle
Published: February 2021

Atualmente a necessidade de alunos compreenderem, utilizarem e criarem tecnologias digitais de forma crítica, passando de consumidores a construtores de novas soluções, é cada vez mais essencial para escolas de Ensino Básico. O projeto Manas Digitais tem como propósito fomentar em escolas públicas do PA, a prática do pensamento computacional e contribuir com a equidade de gênero em carreiras de Tecnologia da Informação. Durante o período de confinamento da pandemia do COVID-19, o projeto propôs o uso de Design Educacional para apoiar a Educação a Distância e documentou um processo para criação de Material Didático Digital para difundir o ensino de Programação. O processo metodológico foi estruturado no modelo ADDIE e encontra-se em fase de desenvolvimento e avaliação por professores de cinco Escolas Públicas. Por fim, todos os templates e materiais didáticos serão publicados gratuitamente em site web, enfatizando também que áreas Tecnológicas são ambientes para todos, principalmente meninas e mulheres. O projeto desta maneira pretende contribuir com educadores que poderão reutilizar os modelos propostos em um momento em que muitos precisam se adaptar e reinventar-se.
A utilização das TIC’s de forma criativa e inovadora no contexto da Educação Profissional e Tecnológica
Authors: Araujo Sobrinho Eder Marcio , Rivera Jose Anglada
Published: February 2021

Ao longo das últimas décadas, as tecnologias da informação e comunicação (TIC’s) ganharam relevância e inserção em várias áreas, tornando-se fundamental para o desenvolvimento de diversos setores. No contexto escolar não é diferente, seja como ferramenta técnica ou como instrumento pedagógico dentro das salas de aula. Entendendo a importância dos avanços tecnológicos para nossa sociedade e, em particular, para a educação contemporânea, além da relevância do uso das novas tecnologias no mundo do trabalho, este artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre como as Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TIC’s) estão sendo utilizadas de forma criativa e inovadora para o aumento de práticas pedagógicas que fujam dos métodos tradicionais e contribuem para a formação crítica, reflexiva e autônoma dos estudantes no contexto da educação profissional e tecnológica. Para tanto, discute-se as práticas inovadoras com a utilização das novas tecnologias no contexto escolar e, ainda, como as instituições ligadas a educação profissional e tecnológica tratam as TIC's enquanto inovação no processo de mediação pedagógica a fim de utilizá-la como meio de construção do conhecimento e favorecendo a formação humana integral.
Produto educacional proposto para o ensino e a aprendizagem do espanhol como língua adicional
Authors: Soares Luz Fernanda , Siqueira Carvalho Adelson
Published: February 2021

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa que teve como objetivo investigar de que maneira um produto educacional, na forma de um curso de extensão em língua espanhola, pode tornar o processo de ensino e aprendizagem mais ativo e colaborativo contribuindo para o desenvolvimento da língua espanhola como língua adicional. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, caracterizada como intervenção pedagógica realizada com estudantes concluintes do último nível de espanhol oferecido pelo Centro de Línguas de um Instituto Federal de Educação Ciência e Tecnologia. O Edmodo foi utilizado como Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem. Nele foram disponibilizadas uma WebQuest e uma sequência didática, que nortearam a metodologia de ensino adotada: a Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos. Como instrumentos e técnicas de coleta de dados, foram utilizados: dois questionários, observação, interações realizadas no Edmodo e no espaço da sala de aula. Os dados obtidos por meio dos questionários foram analisados de acordo com a metodologia Análise de Conteúdo. Os resultados obtidos a partir dos outros instrumentos de coleta de dados foram analisados com base no aporte teórico adotado. A partir da análise dos resultados pode-se inferir que a utilização de tecnologias digitais, aliadas a práticas colaborativas e ativas de ensino, contribuiu para a melhoria no processo de ensino e aprendizagem do espanhol como língua adicional.
SOLUTION OF THE REVERSE FLOW REACTOR MODEL USING HOMOTOPY ANALYSIS METHOD
Authors: Suharsono Suharsono , Wulandari Sri , Nuryaman Aang , Usman Mustofa , Wamiliana Wamiliana , Daoud Jamal
Published: February 2021

Methane (CH4) is one of the most dangerous greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. A reverse flow reactor is utilized to convert CH4 to carbon dioxide (CO2) as a means of reducing the effect of global warming. The dynamics of its dependent variables can be stated by a set of convective-diffusion equations. In this article, we examined analytical solutions of temperature dynamics and methane conversion for a 1-D pseudo homogeneous model without refrigeration by using the homotopy analysis method. The results show that temperature and conversion of methane will go to constant when time goes to infinity.
ABSTRAK: Metana (CH4) merupakan salah satu gas rumah hijau paling berbahaya di atmosfera. Reaktor aliran balik telah dipakai bagi menukar CH4 kepada CO2 bagi mengurangkan kesan pemanasan global. Dinamik pemboleh ubah bersandar ini dapat diterangkan melalui satu set persamaan konvektif-difusi. Artikel ini akan mengkaji penyelesaian analisis dinamik suhu dan penukaran metana bagi model 1-D pseudo-homogen tanpa penyejukan dengan menggunakan kaedah analisis homotopi. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa suhu dan penukaran metana akan berterusan dengan masa tak terhingga.
Factors of enterprises' innovative susceptibility
Authors: Ulybyshev D.N. , Petrenko Ye.S. , Zhailauov Ye.B. , Kenzhebekov N.D. , Kabdybay A.K.
Published: February 2021

Object: To explore the conceptual basis for determining the innovative susceptibility of economic actors and their influence factors.Methods: The methodological basis of the study was evolutionary theory of economic growth, concepts of innovation process and innovative susceptibility. Methods of systematic and institutional analysis of processes of perception of innovation in national and regional innovation systems were used.Results: Exogenous (type of economic system, openness of economy, place in the international division of labor) and endogenous (competition, institutions, innovative potential) factors of innovative development have been identified. Exogenous factors do not depend directly on the activities of the firm, and often overall state, but the dynamics of these factors should be taken into account in the process of implementation of both innovation policies of the state and innovation projects of the firms. More important for entrepreneurs are endogenous factors. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account that the main part of potential innovative shifts is created in the sphere of generation of new knowledge, where human activity is determined not by technological logic of production, but by laws and incentives of creative process. In this regard, the fundamental feature of internal factors of innovative development is that a new variable is introduced - intellectual capital, characterizing the volume of accumulated scientific knowledge and practical experience. A detailed assessment of innovation susceptibility factors allows them to be classified by place of origin within the existing innovation process: environmental factors, business factors, legal regulatory factors, social factors and science factors.Conclusions: Identification of factors of innovative susceptibility of economic relations subjects allows defining parameters of innovative interaction of innovative companies with external and internal elements of innovation process.
Attitudes of Kazakhstani consumers towards experiential hospitality and tourism services
Authors: Kenebayeva A.S. , Nurmagambetova A.I.
Published: February 2021

Object: This paper aims to addresses new transformations in customer experience concept form a hospitality perspective. In particular, it studies the attitudes and perceptions of consumers towards the implementation of new experiential offerings in hotel and restaurant sectors on an example of Kazakhstan.Methods: This research adopts the quantitative research methods with a survey data collection technique. The initial data have been collected by a self administered questionnaire with five point Likert scales and fixed-choice questions to measure attitudes of consumers. This quantitative empirical study applied a probability sampling method and involved random distribution technique. The total sample size was 300 respondents.Findings: Findings indicate that local consumers have a positive attitude toward new service concepts and experiential hospitality offerings such as “soap/fragrance butler”, “futuristic hotels” and “interactive menu”. However, Kazakhstani consumers prefer direct live communications with service personnel more than interactions with robots and demonstrate relatively negative attitude towards service automation.Conclusions: The research shows that local hospitality and tourism market is ready for service innovations. Designing customer-oriented experiences can be an integral part of competitive strategies of hospitality companies and helps to find unique ways to attract modern customer segments.
Prospects of industrial and innovative development of the economy of Kazakhstan in modern conditions
Authors: Muratova R.A. , Mukhametzhanova Zh.S. , Kurbanova K.A. , Mukhametzhanova Zh.S.
Published: February 2021

Object: Industrial and innovative development of the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a priority issue of all economic development. State regulation of the economy purposes at strategic objects and problems formulation for perspective development.Methods: The article presents data on the volume of industrial production, the physical volume indices for manufacturing industries are considered. The trends and levels of technological industrialization of manufacturing industries are considered separately.Findings: The trends and forms of the manufacturing industry’s development of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the sectoral and regional section are considered. Priority orientations of the industry development have been determined. The prospects for strategic planning are noted, and also the differentiation in the level of regional development. The dynamics of changes in the gross domestic product is considered and some prospects for the development of the manufacturing industry in terms of the development of petrochemical production are determined.Conclusions: The article formulation the issues of transformation to an export-oriented economy and defines the trends of development of real sector industries.
Objetos de aprendizagem na pós-graduação: uma discussão a respeito de significados matemáticos
Authors: Fátima Scheffer Nilce
Published: February 2021

Este trabalho objetiva apresentar pesquisa a respeito da utilização de Objetos de Aprendizagem desenvolvidos por professores em curso de Pós-Graduação. A construção desses objetos constituiu-se em possibilidade de agregar recursos interativos à prática docente da Educação Básica e Superior. O trabalho subsidiou professores para o acesso à construção de saberes interdisciplinares, no que tange ao uso de tecnologias digitais, a fim de auxiliar na produção de conhecimento. O estudo insere-se na perspectiva qualitativa. Os resultados apontam a relevância e a importância da construção e aplicação de objetos de aprendizagem na discussão de conceitos matemáticos, de dinâmicas concernentes ao ensino e aprendizagem, além de consequentes desdobramentos de propostas a futuras ações em sala de aula.
Caracterização de zeólitas naturais clinoptilolita
Authors: Freire de Lima Renata Cibely , Da Silva Oliveira Daniele , Berenice Castellã Pergher Sibele
Published: February 2021

Zeólitas são aluminossilicatos com arranjo estrutural composto por um esqueleto formado pela combinação tridimensional de tetraedros de AlO4 e SiO4, unidos entre si através de átomos de oxigênio. Sua estrutura apresenta canais e cavidades, nas quais se encontram moléculas de água e cátions trocáveis. Quatro zeólitas Clinoptilonita foram utilizadas neste trabalho - duas fornecidas pela empresa Celta Brasil e outras duas provenientes do Chile. A zeólita natural Clinoptilolita (Si/Al ≥ 4) pertence ao grupo da Heulandita e apresenta seletividade por íons de pequeno raio devido ao tamanho de suas cavidades. Foi realizado um estudo estrutural da Clinoptilolita, antes e após tratamento térmico a 450 °C, visto que a Heulandita e a Clinoptilolita apresentam propriedades físicas e químicas similares. Os materiais foram caracterizados por difração de raios X (DRX), fluorescência de raios X (FRX), análise termogravimétrica (TG/DTG). Foi observado que no processo de calcinação os materiais são essencialmente Clinoptilolita, uma vez que esta fase permaneceu estável à alta temperatura por ser mais resistente, diferentemente da Heulandita. Da mesma forma, os materiais apresentaram composição química referente à fase Clinopilonita. Entretanto, se evidenciou, tanto pelo DRX como pelo FRX, a presença de algumas impurezas, especialmente contendo ferro. Os materiais se mostraram adequados para serem empregados no tratamento de efluentes em que se necessite alta capacidade de troca catiônica, bem como materiais economicamente viáveis e disponíveis na natureza.
Model Accessible Entrepreneurship Training Bagi Peningkatan Entrepreneurial Skill Disabilitas
Authors: Firdaus Vera
Published: February 2021

Peluang bekerja sempit menyebabkan disabilitas memilih bekerja sebagai wirausaha. Pelatihan guna mendorong disabilitas untuk mandiri secara ekonomi dirasakan belum sesuai dengan kebutuhan disabilitas. Tujuan utama penelitian ini adalah meningkatnya keterampilan disabilitas dalam berwirausaha (entrepreneurial skills). Kendala yang dialami disabilitas  ketika memulai berwirausaha atau mengembangkan bisnisnya adalah tidak memiliki keterampilan wirausaha yang disebabkan tidak adanya pengetahuan tentang pemasaran, merencanakan bisnis dan manajemen produksi. Solusi untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut adalah Model Accessible Entrepreneurship Training yaitu pelatihan yang pemberian materinya sesuai kebutuhan wirausaha disabilitas, serta proses pelatihan yang mudah diakses disabilitas. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan analisis data interaktif Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menggambarkan bahwa wirausaha disabilitas di Kabupaten Jember membutuhkan pelatihan yang mampu meningkatkan entrepreneurial skills yang terdiri dari Technical skills, Business management skills, dan Personal entrepreneurial skills.
Pengaruh Keterampilan Easel Terhadap Kemampuan Vokasional Sisiwa Tunarung Kelas IV SDLB-B Di SLB-B dan Autis TPA Jember
Authors: Hariyanto Riyan
Published: February 2021

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pre eksperimen  dengan desain penelitian “One Group pre test dan post test desain”. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa tunarungu kelas IV SDLB-B yang jumlah 4 orang. Penelitian ini dilakukan sebanyak 6 kali pertemuan yang dilakukan pada pre test 1 kali, 4 kali treatment dan terakhir dilakukan post test sebanyak 1 kali. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya pengaruh keterampilan easel terhadap kemampuan vokasional dengan hasil analisis data yang diperoleh diketahui n = 4, dengan,  = 5% (0,05), yang Kemudian diuji dengan menggunakan rumus uji tanda (sign test). Selanjutnya hasil diperoleh pada pengujian satu sisi di temukan Z hitung () = 2 dan dibandingkan dengan nilai kritis satu sisi 1,645, sehingga  ≥  yaitu 2 ≥ 1,645, dan dapat dikatakan bahwa Ho (hipotesis nol) ditolak dan Ha (hipotesis kerja) diterima yang artinya ada pengaruh yang signifikan keterampilan easel terhadap kemampuan vokasional siswa tunarungu kelas IV SDLB-B diaSLB-Bedan Autisi TPA Jember tahunnajaran 2019/2020.
On the coneighbor eigenvalues and coneighbor energy of a graph
Authors: Badal Ibrahim Nechirvan
Published: February 2021

In this paper, we define a new concept in theory of graph energy called coneighbor energy of a graph G, denoted by CE(G), as the sum of the absolute value of eigenvalues of its coneighbor matrix. We are going to derive some results about the coneighbor energy of graphs and coneighboracation graph that possess some coneighbor vertices.
Chord length distribution and the distance between two random points in a convex body in Rn
Authors: Aramyan Rafik , Yeranyan Daniel
Published: February 2021

In this article for n-dimensional convex body D the relation between the chord length distribution function and the distribution function of the distance between two random points in D was found. Also the relation between their moments was found.
Yoga Meningkatkan Kualitas Hidup Pada Pasien Kanker: Literature Review
Authors: Setiawan Henri , Nantia Khaerunnisa Reffi , Ariyanto Heri , Fitriani Ade , Anisa Firdaus Fidya , Nugraha Davit
Published: February 2021

Cancer is a chronic disease that reduces the quality of life of the sufferer. High stressors and low coping due to disease prognosis, therapy management, and minimal social support, have an impact on poor psychological conditions. Therefore, we need complementary therapies such as yoga that is easy, cheap, and can be done independently. Yoga practice increases oxygen supply and relaxes muscles and joints which can increase hormonal work which is beneficial for the body physically and psychologically for cancer patients. Objective: This study aims to explain the effectiveness of yoga on increasing QoL (Quality of Life) in cancer patients. Research data were identified from 5 journal databases including PubMed, JSTOR (Journal Storage), Wiley Online Library, Sage Journal, and Taylor & Francis Online using the PIOS (Participant, Intervention, Outcomes and Study Design) method and MeSH term on advanced search engines. Articles that become research data are articles published in 2006-2020 in the English version, open access, and in full text in the original research article form. A total of 3050 articles were found, a screening process was carried out using the Prisma Protocol to eliminate articles that did not meet the criteria. This literature review study found 16 articles that prove that the use of yoga interventions can improve the quality of life of cancer patients. Cancer patients are advised to do self-care in the form of Yoga to improve their quality of life. Advanced research will need to compare the feasibility between yoga and different intervention.
Pengkajian dan Symptom Mangement Pada Pasien Dengan Fungating Breast Cancer di Pelayanan Perawatan Paliatif: Literature Review
Authors: Yodang Yodang , Nuridah Nuridah
Published: February 2021

Currently, cancer includes breast cancer is a predominant disease treated in palliative care services. Breast cancer incidence increased significantly during the last decade and can progress to a late or advanced stage. At this advanced stage, the incidence of the fungating wound occurs in 5-10% of breast cancer patients. The study aims to identify assessment and symptoms management of fungating breast cancer in the palliative care setting. This study applied a literature review method. Searching for articles using 4 journal databases including DOAJ, Google Scholar, Proquest, and Science Direct. 17 articles that met the inclusion criteria of the study. The literature review identifies that the assessment tools are holistic assessment methods, wound assessment charts, and time framework assessments. The major symptoms are mal-odor, pain, exudation, peri-wound maceration and bleeding, psychological and spiritual issues. The studies, which focus on assessment and symptoms management of fungating breast cancer was limited. This affects the comprehensiveness of the review study. Investigation on quality of life among fungating breast cancer patients shortly is needed.
COMPARISON BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND NON-PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT IN PBF X YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Septianingrum Ni Made Ayu Nila , Yuliastuti Fitriana
Published: February 2021

The convenience of working for employees is one of the keys to success for the company. If employees feel comfortable, their work productivity will increase and have a positive impact on the company. One factor that can provide comfort to employees is the work environment. The work environment is dividing into a physical work environment and a non-physical work environment. This study aims to determine the comparison of physical and non-physical work environments in PBF X in Yogyakarta. The method used is descriptive-analytic, with a cross-sectional approach and using saturated samples. Primary data were obtained by distributing questionnaires to all 25 PBF X employees. Data were processed using Microsoft Excel and presented in tables, diagrams, and descriptive (narrative) forms. The results obtained show a comparison of the mean value of the non-physical work environment is 3.0, and the mean value of the physical work environment is 2.8. The highest mean value in the non-physical work environment is about overtime salaries, while in the physical work environment, selecting paint colors at workplaces appropriate. The conclusion obtained that the non-physical work environment is more influential on respondents doing work in PBF X than the physical work environment. The company or PBF X needs to evaluate to create a comfortable physical work environment for employees so that the working atmosphere can increase company productivity
EFFECT OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE ON LEVEL OF SATISFACTION AND KNOWLEDGE IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS AT THE RSUD DR. SOEKARDJO CITY OF TASIKMALAYA
Authors: Hernaeni Hernaeni , Alifiar Ilham , Rahayuningsih Nur
Published: February 2021

High blood pressure is described as an increase in blood vessel pressure when the heart pumps against the walls of the blood vessels. Satisfaction is the feeling of satisfaction received by the patient/person experiencing the treatment. This study aims to measure the level of adherence, satisfaction, and knowledge of drug use before and after counselling. This research was conducted experimentally with primary data collection in the form of information from patients prospectively from February to April 2019. The instruments used were the compliance questionnaire (MMAS-8), satisfaction, and knowledge. Respondents involved in this study were 50 people. The testing group was divided into two, namely the group that was given treatment and the group that was not given treatment, where the treatment group was given counselling by the pharmacist. The results of statistical testing showed a value (p <0.05) on the level of compliance, satisfaction, and knowledge. The test results showed a significant value (P <0.05) between compliance with knowledge and satisfaction. Meanwhile, there is no significant result between satisfaction and knowledge. It can be concluded that there is a correlation between the level of knowledge with compliance, compliance with satisfaction and there are differences in the level of compliance, satisfaction, and knowledge before and after being given pharmaceutical/counselling care.
FORMULATION AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CANDLENUT OIL GEL POMADE (Aleurites Mollocana Wild)
Authors: Amananti Wilda , Riyanta Aldi Budi
Published: February 2021

The use of pomade for a long time will cause hair damage. Pomade with preferred ingredients, because it is very good for beauty and hair health. Liquid oil is one of the basic ingredients used in making pomade. Candlenut oil can be used as liquid oil for the pomade base. This article examines the formulation and physical properties of pomade from candlenut oil. There are four formulas that have been made with different F0 candlenut oils without candlenut oil, F1 with 10% candlenut oil, F2 with 20% candlenut oil, F3 with 30% candlenut oil. The difference in concentration is indicated to affect the physical differences of the candlenut oil pomade. Physical properties of Candlenut Oil Pomade gel include organoleptic, homogeneity, scattering test, sticky test. The results showed that all formulas showed homogeneous gel preparations. Formula 3, with the highest concentration of candlenut oil concentration of 30%, shows a greater dispersion than a formula with other substances reaching 6.5 cm and meets SNI standards, which will increase the adhesion, which does not meet the standard.
A SURVEY OF PHARMACY STAFF KNOWLEDGE RELATED TO ANTIBIOTICS IN SIDOARJO, INDONESIA
Authors: Zulfa Ilil Maidatuz , Yunitasari Fitria Dewi
Published: February 2021

Antibiotics resistance still remains the problem in treating infection disease both in developing and developed country. One of the factor contribute to the increase of antibiotics resistance is irrational antibiotics use without prescriptions. There is still lack of information about factors related to the antibiotics dispense by pharmacy staff. This study was aimed to observe pharmacy staff knowledge about the pharmacology and the regulation of antibiotics. A cross sectional online survey using questionnaire was conducted to pharmacy staff who work for service in Sidoarjo from February to April 2020. The knowledge of antibiotics was classified into lack, enough, and good knowledge. A total of 233 respondents from 56 pharmacy recruited in this study. Of them, 17,17% were pharmacist; 10,73% were pharmacy technician; 52,36% were pharmacy assistant and 19,74%  non pharmacy worker. Overall the majority of respondents had a good knowledge about antibiotics (48,93%). However, most of them did not know that only pharmacist who had responsible to dispense antibiotics based on prescriptions (58,37%), fail to describe antibiotics indications (46,35%) and had poor knowledge about the minimum length of antibiotics course (58,37%). Educating and upskilling pharmacy personel about antibiotics will minimize the irrational use of antibiotics which lead to the increase of antibiotics resistance caused by the lack information received by patients.
DETERMINATION OF FLAVONOID LEVELS OF AlCl3 METHODE IN THE EXTRACT OF METANOL FLOWERS (Clitoria ternatea L.)
Authors: Styawan Anita Agustina , Rohmanti Gandis
Published: February 2021

Telang flowers is one of the medicinal plants that can grow well in Indonesia, but have not been widely used. Previous research stated that methanol extract of telang flowers had secondary metabolite compounds such as tannin, saponin, flavonoid and alkaloid. Flavonoid are natural compounds that have the potential as antioxidants that can capture free radicals that play a role in the emergence of degenerative diseases throught the mechanisme of damage to the body’s immune system, lipid oxidation and protein.The purpose of this study was to determine whether telang flowers content was determined whether by the AlCl3 method and measured by using UV-Vis Spektrophotometry from the methanol extract of telang flowers.The results of this study indicate that the methanol extract of telang flowers contains flavonoid with red color. The level of flavonoids intended is 4.65%.
A new water mite species of the genus Neolimnochares Lundblad from Ecuador (Acariformes: Limnocharidae)
Authors: Tuzovskij P.V.
Published: February 2021

Male of the water mite Neolimnochares lanceseta sp. n. from a stream in Ecuador is described.
Tenis Oyuncularında Core Egzersizleri Tenis Performansını Etkiler Mi?
Authors: ARI Yasemin , ÇOLAKOĞLU Filiz Fatma
Published: February 2021

Bu çalışma tenis oyuncularında core egzersiz programının tenis performansına etkilerini araştırmak amacıyla yapıldı. Çalışmaya spor yaşı en az 2 yıl olan gönüllü 13-16 yaş arası toplam 31 erkek tenis oyuncusu katıldı. Tenis oyuncuları rastgele 1. grup (deney=16; core egzersiz + tenis teknik antrenman) ve 2. grup (kontrol=15; tenis teknik antrenman) olarak farklı iki gruba ayrıldı. Çalışmaya dahil edilen katılımcılar 8 haftalık egzersiz öncesi ve sonrası değerlendirildi. Performans değerlendirmesi için durarak uzun atlama, el kavrama kuvveti, flamingo denge, otur-uzan esneklik ve mekik testi yapıldı. Verilerin normal dağılıma uygunlukları için grafiksel yaklaşımlar ve normallik testlerinden örneklemli ‘Shapiro-Wilk’ testi yapıldı. İki grup ortalamaları arasındaki tüm parametrelerinin karşılaştırılması için “Independent Sample T Testi” grup içi karşılaştırmalarda zamanın (egzersiz öncesi - sonrası) etkilerini saptamak için tekrarlı değişkenlerin analizinde “Paired Sample T Testi” ile yapıldı. İstatistiksel anlamlılık için eşik değer olarak 0,05 –0,01 p değeri belirlendi. Çalışma sonucunda deney ve kontrol grubunda flamingo denge testinde anlamlı farklılık elde edildi (p
The Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards: A Critical Analysis of Current
Pakistan Arbitration Mechanism
Authors: Qasim Idrees Rao , Azhar Iqra , Rizwan Baig Mirza Shahid
Published: February 2021

The current research provides an analytical study on the domestic and international arbitration and the application of foreign arbitral awards in Pakistan. The research explains the international arbitration, how it operates, its processes, rulings, and execution as per the domestic arbitration mechanism existing in Pakistan. The study further identifies the flaws that render it impossible to cope with fundamental factors such as the application of foreign arbitral awards at the domestic level as per international practice. The current research adopts analytical and descriptive approaches for interpreting and analyzing the data. Literature reviews for this research consist of relevant statutes, treaties, international Conventions, governing rules and regulations, case laws, legal authorities and have been explored as primary sources. Furthermore, international referred journals, research articles, journal magazines, online databases, dictionaries, law reviews are also acknowledged as secondary sources for this research.
Механізми дії метформіну за діабету та пов’язаних із діабетом патологій
Authors: Sokolova L.K. , Pushkarev V.M. , Kovzun O.I.
Published: February 2021

Метформін (МФ) — основний пероральний препарат, який використовується в клініці для лікування пацієнтів із цукровим діабетом 2-го типу (ЦД2) понад 60 років. Предіабет — метаболічний стан, що характеризується резистентністю до інсуліну та первинною або вторинною дисфункцією β-клітин, що збільшує ризик ЦД2. Отримані дані підтверджують роль МФ у запобіганні ЦД2 в людей із предіабетом. Його ефективність для затримки або запобігання виникненню діабету доведено у великих, добре обгрунтованих і спланованих ран- домізованих дослідженнях. За діабету МФ знижує гіперглікемію, пригнічуючи глюконеогенез у печінці через активацію шляху LKB/AMPK, а також підвищує чутливість до інсуліну — ефект, що підсилює опосередковану інсуліном супресію продукції глюкози в печінці й утилізацію глюкози в скелетних м’язах. Дію МФ пов’язано з руйнуванням мітохондріального комплексу I і зменшенням продукції АТР, посиленням автофагії та іншими механізмами. Отримані дані надійно свідчать про зв’язок ЦД із порушеннями когнітивних здібностей людини. За діабету відбуваються структурні та функціональні зміни в нервовій системі та її кровоносних судинах. ЦД прискорює розвиток хвороби Альцгеймера, стимулюючи утворення сенильних бляшок і нейрофібрилярних клубочків. Хворі на діабет, які приймають МФ, меншою мірою схильні до когнітивних розладів. МФ запобігає апоптозу в первинних нейронах, ефективно посилює споживання глюкози в інсулінорезистентних клітинах. Нейропротекторні ефекти МФ, мабуть, пов’язано з його цукрознижуючими, антиоксидантними й антиапоптотичними властивостями. Відомо, що хворі на ЦД характеризуються підвищеним ризиком канцерогенезу, а в разі захворювання на рак їхня здатність до виживання є нижчою, ніж у недіабетичних пацієнтів. Антидіабетична терапія гальмує клітинний ріст, проліферацію та метаболізм і, як наслідок, впливає на потенціал онкогенезу. Гіперінсулінемія та гіперглікемія є добре встановленими чинниками ризику канцерогенезу, тому зниження їх рівня є важливим моментом у запобіганні злоякісній трансформації клітин. МФ має протипухлиннівластивості та може пригнічувати онкогенез за допомогою системних і клітинних механізмів. Цей препарат справляє пряму, спрямовану на ракові клітини, та непряму дію, впливаючи на системну інсулінемію та глікемію.