bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Means to Cope with Difficulties Related to Online Learning Experience during the Pandemic: A Focus Group Interview Study with College Students
Authors: Kim Pyong H.
Published: May 2022

Higher education organizations worldwide, including those in South Korea, are currently facing a major global health crisis caused by coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) since the spring 2020 semester. This study aimed at determining the difficulties that college students perceive in online courses, what strategies they use to cope with the problems they encounter, and what policies they demand the university to implement to enhance the situations. Six students (both undergraduate and graduate) from a university in a metropolitan area in South Korea participated in a series of focus group interview (FGI) sessions. The study conducted its sessions on October 11, 14, 21, and 22, 2021 in the university. Due to the distinct features of the online learning environment, students reported that they have major difficulties in staying academically motivated, suffer from fatigue and boredom, and have a hard time utilizing studying strategies. To cope with the current situation, the results revealed that students voluntarily form study group sessions with peers, and demand the university to provide them with a series of psychological therapy sessions as well as group study sessions. Educators and university leaders may apply the study results in order to better support their college students, so that they would be able to cope with these unprecedented pandemic-related problems, particularly regarding the online learning experience. Adequate supports provided to both instructors and students by reorganizing IT equipments and operating systems would result in better facilitation of online learning.
A pre-monsoon precursor for foreshadowing of northeast monsoon rainfall over Tamilnadu
Authors: ASOKAN R , BALACHANDRAN S
Published: May 2022

A potential predictor for foreshadowing the Northeast Monsoon Rainfall over Tamilnadu (NEMRT) has been identified from the analysis of relationship between Surface Temperature Anomalies (STA) and NEMRT for the period 1901-2004. A Pre-monsoon Meridional Temperature Anomaly (PMTA) index is defined as the difference between the area averaged temperature anomalies over the regions (80° E - 90° E; 20° N - 25° N) and (80° E - 100° E; 5° S - 5° N) and this PMTA index is found to have significant inverse relationship with NEMRT. The Correlation Coefficient (CC) between PMTA index and NEMRT for the period 1901-2004 is -0.37 (significant at 95% level).  The 30 year sliding correlation between PMTA index and NEMRT show significant CC with magnitude greater than 0.6 during the last two decades. The foreshadowing skill of PMTA index with reference to NEMRT is discussed by means of regression analysis and probability forecast methods.
Interaction of a mesoscale low and diffused tropical depression during south Asian summer monsoon
Authors: RASUL GHULAM , CHAUDHRY QAMARUZZAMAN , ZENG QINGCUN , ZHAO SIXIONG , SHOUTING GAO
Published: May 2022

This paper presents the results of a diagnostic study of a typical case in south Asian summer monsoon when a meso-scale low in a desert climate interacted with a diffused tropical depression originated over the Bay of Bengal. Surface and NCEP reanalysis data supported by satellite and radar images were incorporated in diagnosis. The relationship between heavy precipitation process and large-scale circulations such as westerly jet, low level jet, convergence, vorticity and water vapor transport were investigated to further understand the mechanism of this peculiar interaction. It has been found that the meso-scale low developed as a result of cold air advection aloft from northern latitudes and strong convection over the region of humidity convergence, i.e., Rajasthan (India) on 24th July 2003. On the same day, a low formed on the Bay of Bengal which further developed into monsoon depression. It moved westward from the Bay towards the meso-scale low over southwest India. Meso-scale low remained more or less stationery for two days gaining intensity and then moved relatively with slower speed in southwestward direction. Both the systems yielded moderate to heavy rain in areas under their influence. Interaction resulted into huge accentuation with an abrupt increase in intensity.
Observational aspects and analysis of events of severe thunderstorms during April and May 2006 for Assam and adjoining states – A case study on ‘Pilot Storm Project’
Authors: CHAKRABARTI D , BISWAS HR , DAS GK , KORE PA
Published: May 2022

A Pilot project on ‘Severe Thunderstorm Observation and Regional Modeling (STORM)’ was undertaken by the Department of Science and Technology during April and May 2006. Regional Meteorological Centre, Guwahati too participated in this project and attempted to monitor each and every severe thunderstorm event. A total of 62 events have been identified on 30 days during 1st April to 25th May. The experiment was restricted upto 25th May in view of onset of monsoon on 27th May. Significant features of all these events are discussed in detail. Satellite imagery and radar echoes of selected events are included to describe the developments of these events. Thermodynamic state of atmosphere along with prevailing synoptic situation associated with the events has been discussed broadly. Results of the study confirm that the ‘Assam valley’ along Brahmaputra river experiences maximum number of events. Lower Assam is more prone to these events as compared to upper and south Assam. High thermodynamic instability, inhomogeneity in horizontal distribution of air temperatures and moisture near ground level and Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE) value at four stations namely Guwahati, Agartala, Siliguri and Dibrugarh are the key factors in presence of the favourable lower level convergence exhibited by cyclonic circulation over sub-Himalayan West Bengal and adjoining west Assam moving eastwards along Brahmaputra valley with divergence aloft for occurrence of severe thunderstorm over this region. Also In some cases severe thunderstorm outbursts happen in the environment of very low CAPE value also due to proximity of complex terrain feature of this region.
Cumulonimbus cloud with anvil over India : Synoptic cloud type observations 1970-2000
Authors: SAWAISARJE G.K. , RANALKAR M.R.
Published: May 2022

The features of observational aspects of frequencies of occurrence of Cb clouds with anvil over India have been presented. Synoptic cloud type observations for 101 uniformly distributed Class I surface observatories of India Meteorological Department for pre-monsoon months for period 1970-2000 is taken.

The results reveal that the formation of Cb clouds with anvil exhibit the diurnal tendency of growth of cloud areas and show drastic decrease in the early morning hours. The temporal evolution of Cb clouds with anvil show that during the period from 0900 UTC to 2100 UTC, the maximum peak of convective cloud activity occur at 1200 UTC. This study has brought forth five prominent belts of Cb clouds prevalence showing both temporal and spatial characteristics during the month of May which is the month of peak thunderstorm activity. The first belt extends from South peninsula along West Coast of India covering regions of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, South Interior Karnataka, Coastal Karnataka, parts of North Interior Karnataka, Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and West Madhya Pradesh (3 to 10 days). The region South Interior Karnataka and adjoining Kerala and Tamil Nadu has reported Cb clouds with anvil to be about 10 days. The second belt comprises Himachal Pradesh and adjoining Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand and adjoining West UP. The third belt covers spatial areas of Chhattisgarh and adjoining Vidharbha, Orissa, Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining areas of Jharkhand and Bihar. The fourth belt is SHWB, Assam and Meghalaya covering Guwahati and Shillong. The fifth belt comprises regions of Tripura and adjoining Mizoram. The rest of Northeast India report Cb clouds with anvil on the average of 1 to 3 days. The region South Bihar and adjoining Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal report Cb clouds with anvil on the average of 5 to 7 days.
Macroseismic survey and isoseismal map of September 2011 Sikkim earthquake
Authors: SINGH R.K. , SHUKLA A.K.
Published: May 2022

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Microwave remote sensing application for monitoring of floods
Authors: CALLA OPN , GADRI KISHANLAL , SHARMA RAHUL , AGRAHARI SUNILKUMAR , KALLA ABHISHEK , RATHORE GAURAV
Published: May 2022

Many times heavy and continuous rains give rise to flooding in the rivers. Devastating floods occurred in rivers Ganga and Kosi in Bihar (India) and in Damodar and Hooghly rivers in West Bengal (India) during 2011. In the present paper, passive microwave remote sensing data is utilized for detection and monitoring of floods that occurred in Darbhanga (Bihar) and Midnapore (West Bengal) India, in the year 2011during monsoon season. Special Sensor Microwave Imager Sounder (SSMIS) brightness temperature (Tb) data at 19 GHz & 91 GHz in both vertical and horizontal polarisations and Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) Tb data at 1.4 GHz are used to detect and monitor the flood occurrences. An attempt has been made to detect and monitor the flood events using 19 GHz Tb, difference of 19 and 91 GHz Tbs, and 1.4 GHz Tb, with both horizontal and vertical polarizations. Highest sensitivity to flood occurrence is observed for (19 GHz - 91 GHz) Tbs in horizontal polarization. Flood affected areas are mapped using (19 GHz - 91 GHz) Tbhs (Brightness temperatures with horizontal polarisation) values and compared with the Radarsat-1 images to show a general agreement between passive and active microwave remote sensing data. The comparison also shows an over-estimation of flooded area from passive microwave data.
Observed trends and variations in rainfall events over Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) during southwest monsoon season
Authors: SONAR RB
Published: May 2022

The observed trends and variations in rainfall during southwest (SW) monsoon season (June to September) of individual station Ratnagiri, have been analyzed by using 30 years (1980-2009) daily rainfall data. The analysis revealed decreasing but not significant trend in total amount of rainfall and number of rainy days, with increasing but not significant trend in average intensity of rainfall during rainy days of monsoon season. To verify this increase in average intensity of monsoon rainfall over the region, the trends in frequency of occurrence of rainfall events and percentage (%) contribution of rainfall events, to total monsoon rainfall in different categories of rainfall event, along with decadal variation during monsoon season are analyzed. The trend shows that frequency of occurrence of rainfall events and % contribution of rainfall events to total monsoon rainfall in category of light, moderate, rather heavy and heavy rainfall events decreased (but not significantly), whereas frequency of occurrence of rainfall events and % contribution of rainfall events to total monsoon rainfall in category of very heavy to exceptionally heavy rainfall events increased (but not significantly) during 30 years (1980-2009) over Ratnagiri indicating that increase in average intensity of monsoon rainfall is contributed by very heavy to exceptionally heavy rainfall events.Decadal analysis also shows that frequency of occurrence of rainfall events and % contribution of rainfall events to total monsoon rainfall in category of light, moderate, rather heavy and heavy rainfall events have decreased per decade. Whereas in category of very heavy to exceptionally heavy rainfall events it has increased per decade. This increased frequency of very heavy to exceptionally heavy rainfall events over the region may lead to an increase in frequency of floods, landslides and spoil agricultural crops and hence requires attention.
Spatial patterns of northeast monsoon rainfall over sub-regions of southern peninsular India and Sri Lanka as revealed through empirical orthogonal function analysis
Authors: GEETHA B , RAJ YEA
Published: May 2022

The spatial variability of northeast monsoon (NEM) rainfall of peninsular India and Sri Lanka is studied using Empirical Orthogonal Function (EOF) analysis based on monthly / seasonal rainfall data for the months of October, November, December, January and for the season October-December (OND) for the 107 year period of 1900-2006 over nine sub-regions defined for the study based on climatology and geography. Monthly / seasonal rainfall series over these nine sub-regions are subjected to EOF analysis and 2-3 significant Principal Components (PCs) are identified for each case. Each PC is then linked to physical modes known to be associated with NEM using correlation and compositing techniques. For the OND season and for all the four individual months, the first PC explaining maximum variance of 49-64% in the spatial rainfall distribution is identified with the overall NEM strength. The second and the third PCs are identified with rainfall due to passage of synoptic scale systems such as cyclones and depressions (explaining 11-20% variation) and southwest monsoon (SWM) rainfall prior to onset of NEM in October (15% variance explained). PCs representing NEM strength and SWM contribution exhibit contrasting nature of relation with the major climate index Southern Oscillation Index. Relation between the PCs and important regional circulation features, viz., the subtropical ridge at 200 hPa level and the equatorial trough at 850 hPa are used to delineate the PCs associated with SWM and NEM rainfall during October. The study also reveals that the sub-region of north coastal Andhra Pradesh is not benefitted by the over NEM strength but, receives rainfall due to passage of cyclonic disturbances and SWM prior to NEM onset.
Identification of convective/stratiform dominance over surface rainfall
Authors: JAISWAL RAJASRISEN , NEELA VS , FREDRICK SONIAR , RASHEED M , ZAVERI LEENA , SOWMYA V
Published: May 2022

In order to find out the characteristics of stratiform/convective dominance over surface rainfall, upper-air meteorological elements like cloud liquid water (CLW), precipitation water (PW) and latent heat (LH) have been analysed from the surface to a height of 18 km, for a few selected stations in India and a few other global locations. The data required for the study are the CLW, PW, LH and rainfall data from the data product 2A12 of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite (TRMM) Microwave Imager (TMI) for the period 1999-2002, 2007 and 2008; bright band height (BBH) and freezing level height (HFL) data from 2A23 of the Precipitation Radar (PR) onboard TRMM for the period 1999 - 2002. Vertical profiles of PW, LH and CLW have been presented. Two new parameters, called height of peak cloud liquid water (HPCL) and precipitation water at HPCL have been introduced. HPCL is defined as the height where CLW shows its peak. It is found that absorption and evolution of LH along the vertical column, PW values at HPCL and the level of LH absorption peak are able to explain stratiform/convective dominance over surface rainfall.
Morphology of long lasting mesoscale convective system under weak synoptic forcing over the Gangetic plain in May 2010 during the STORM-2010 campaign
Authors: GOYAL SUMAN , SIKKA DR , TYAGI AJIT
Published: May 2022

A case study of long-lasting cloud cluster with embedded severe thunderstorms is conducted using the satellite data to demonstrate the efficacy of tracking such systems for help in nowcasting severe weather. The system had some unique features as it originated over Uttarakhand region (6 May 2010, 1300 UTC), travelled all across the Indo-Gangetic plains and reaching up-to Odisha/Bangladesh 24 to 36 hrs after its origin. The signature of the satellite information is analyzed in terms of cloud top temperature (CTT) from Kalpana-1 and associated rainfall from Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) data. Intensity of the system is determined with the analysis of meteorological observations, automatic weather station (AWS), airport weather reports, autographic data and the meteorological tower data at Ranchi and Kharagpur. The use of satellite data provided one of the primary information for determining the intensity of the system and its areal dimensions. The paper discusses the evaluation of the convective system through its life history in some detail. In its long life, the convective system becomes intense in two phases. The first phase was over western Uttar Pradesh (UP) and the second phase was over Bihar, Jharkhand West Bengal belt. Radar information is used for the second phase of intensification as the system came under surveillance of Kolkata radar.
Prasangka Mahasiswa pada Mahasiswa Asal Papua di Universitas X
Authors: Qadri Andi Ramdan Al , Ridfah Ahmad , Zainuddin Kurniati
Published: May 2022

Keragaman ras dan etnis di Indonesia dapat memunculkan konflik disebabkan adanya prasangka kelompok individu. Penelitian bertujuan mengetahui faktor yang melatarbelakangi prasangka mahasiswa pada mahasiswa asal Papua di universitas X. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap 3 responden, yaitu mahasiswa aktif universitas X yang memiliki teman atau kenal dengan mahasiswa asal Papua dan pernah terlibat konflik. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif fenomenologi dengan analisis data interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa terdapat empat faktor yang melatarbelakangi prasangka responden pada mahasiswa asal Papua yaitu adanya tuntutan lingkungan, perbedaan yang dimiliki tiap kelompok, anggapan atau kebiasaan individu yang dianggap sebagai hal wajar di lingkungannya, dan kesan menyakitkan atau pengalaman buruk. Hasil penelitian ini berimplikasi bagi mahasiswa agar dapat menjalin interaksi yang baik dengan mahasiswa asal Papua guna meminimalisir konflik di lingkungan universitas. Selain itu, bagi institusi Pendidikan dan komunitas agar hasil penelitian ini sekiranya dapat dijadikan rujukan sebagai upaya preventif agar dapat mengatasi munculnya prasangka terhadap kelompok asal Papua.
Pengaruh Perilaku Pemimpin dan Disiplin Kerja terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Karyawan pada PT. Asco Prima Mobilindo
Authors: Suntari Esti
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Perilaku Pemimpin dan Disiplin Kerja terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Karyawan pada PT. Asco Prima Mobilindo Jakarta. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan teknik survei korelasional dan data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner. Jumlah populasi dan sampel sebanyak 60 responden dengan teknik sampling jenuh. Metode statistik yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji normalitas, uji multikoleniaritas, uji heteroskedastisitas, regresi sederhana, regresi berganda, analisis koefisien, uji t dan uji F.  Koefesien determinasi pada tingkat signifikansi 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) perilaku pemimpin tidak berpengaruh positif terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan   (1,662) <  (2,00247) dengan taraf signifkansi  (?) 0,05/2 = 0,025. (2) Disiplin kerja berpengaruh positif terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan  (2,834) >  (2,00247) dengan taraf signifikansi sebesar (P value < sig) 0,05 (0,006 < 0,05), (3) Hasil penelitian secara simultan ini  menunjukkan bahwa Perilaku Pemimpin dan Disiplin Kerja secara simultan memiliki pengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Karyawan di mana  hasil uji statistik F memiliki probabilitas sebesar Sig. 0,000<0,05) atau dengan nilai Fhitung  > Ftabel: 9,420 > 3,16.
Hubungan Gaya Kepemimpinan Kepala Ruangan terhadap Kinerja Perawat dalam Melaksanakan Asuhan Keperawatan di Ruang Rawat Inap RSUD Poso
Authors: Assa Anggri Alfira Yunita , Ulfiafebriani Ulfiafebriani
Published: May 2022

Kepemimpinan merupakan unsur penting dalam menentukan kelancaran pelayanan di rumah sakit, karena kepemimpinan merupakan inti dari manejemen organisasi. Kepemimpinan dikatakan ideal jika tujuan dan keputusan kerja dibuat bersama dalam kelompok. Pemimpin yang paling efektif mempunyai hubungan saling mendukung dengan bawahannya, cenderung tergantung pada pembuatan keputusan kelompok dari pada individu dan mendorong perawat untuk menentukan dan mencapai sasaran prestasi kerja yang tinggi. Bagi perawat diruang rawat inap, kepala ruangan adalah pemimpin yang dapat menggerakan perawat untuk dapat melaksanakan kinerja dengan baik. Tujuan: Diketahuinya hubungan gaya kepemimpinam kepala ruangan terhadap kinerja perawat melaksanakan asuhan keperawatan diruang rawat inap RSUD Poso. Metode Penelitian: Desain Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif dengan jenis pendekatan cross-sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan cara Proportional Random Sampling yaitu cara pengambilan sampel dari anggota populasi dengan menggunakan cara acak tanpa memperhatikan strata dalam populasi. Instrumen dalam penelitian adalah kuesioner. Hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan menggunakan rumus Chi-square. Hasil Penelitian: Berdasarkan hasil uji statistik dengan chi-square nilai P value yang dihasilkan sebesar 0,038 < 0,05 dimana dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan antara gaya kepemimpinan kepala ruangan di ruang rawat inap RSUD Poso. Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan gaya kepemimpinan kepala ruangan terhadap kinerja perawat di ruang rawat inap RSUD Poso.
Dakwah “Pemuda Tersesat: Gaya Bahasa Dakwah Habib Ja’far Al Hadar”
Authors: Firmansyah Moch , Nasvian Moch Fuad
Published: May 2022

Tantangan berdakwah dalam era Covid 19 sangatlah berat, larangan untuk berkerumun, dan berjabat tangan merupakan faktor yang mengahuruskan da’i untuk berdakwah menggunakan platform digital. Pemanfaatan teknologi informasi menghapus hambatan ruang dan waktu sehingga teknologi informasi sebagai sarana untuk berdakwah yang mengharuskan da’i untuk memutar otak agar mad’u tetap menerima pesan dakwah dengan segala kekurangannya. Gaya Bahasa konten dakwah yang mengikuti generasi millenial yang dilakukan oleh Habib Ja’far Al-Hadar ini tentunya butuh diuji penerimaannya dari berbagai sudut pandang audience, termasuk dari sudut pandang Ustadz dan Ustadzah yang berasal dari generasi milenial. Ustadz dan ustadzah bagi santri tidak hanya menyampaikan ilmu tapi juga memberikan standar akhlak sehingga jika ustadz memiliki keluasan pengetahuan dan akhlak hal ini juga akan memberikan standar tersebut kepada para santrinya. Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan analisis resepsi model encoding dan decoding dari Stuart Hall. Kemenarikan gaya komunikasi dakwah Husein Ja’far dapat diamati baik dari pesan-pesan dakwahnya yang kebanyakan disampaikan secara tegas namun tetap dengan penyampaian dakwah yang tepat sasaran dibarengi humor khas “Pemuda Tersesat”. Pandemi Covid-19 masih belum ada tanda-tanda segera berakhir sehingga informan beranggapan dakwah menggunakan media youtube merupakan trobosan baru dan efekti untuk menjalankan dakwah agar aktivitas dakwah tidak boleh berhenti.
PENGARUH INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL DAN CORPOEATE GOVERNANCE TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN PERBANKAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Mistari Bettri , Mustika Rindah , Panorama Maya , Tharfi Qasiratut
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to analyze and determine the effect of Intellectual Capital and Good Corporate Governance on the financial performance of banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The research population is all banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange 2015-2021 as many as 47 companies. The number of samples that meet the criteria are 23 companies with 7 years of observation. The analysis technique used in this research is multiple linear regression. The R-Square value is 69.4%. This shows that the independent variable has an influence on the financial performance of banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange by 69.4 while 30.6% is influenced by other variables outside this research model. The results of the t test show that the Intellectual Capital variable has a significant positive effect on financial performance, and Good Corporate Governance has an insignificant negative effect on financial performance. While the F test simultaneously has a positive and significant effect on financial performance.
Use of Google Docs in Teaching and Learning English Online to Improve Students’ Writing Performance
Authors: Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung , Nguyen Thi Thuy Hue
Published: May 2022

Writing is regarded as the most challenging skill for almost all English learners because it requires their knowledge of grammatical rules and English structures. Moreover, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and students could not go to universities. Thus, they had to learn online instead of traditional learning, which created tremendous difficulties for both of them.
Thanks to the development of technology, many vital tools, such as word processing and computer-based activities, have been employed to assist learners in producing high–quality writings. As a result, the researchers chose Google Docs as a medium for teaching writing. The authors conducted a case study to determine the usefulness of Google Docs in developing writing abilities and highlight the obstacles it faces. Additionally, this research focuses on investigating the participants’ attitude toward Google Docs after they use it for their online writing course. The participants in this case study were 45 first-year English-majored students who enrolled in the writing classes at the Academy of Journalism and Communication. They had to study the traditional course for one month and a two–month online English course because of the pandemic. The two survey questionnaires and the assessment of writing samples were used in combination with semi-structured interviews to evaluate if the students’ abilities could be improved or not and investigate whether they had a positive attitude after the course. The findings revealed positive results in students’ writing performance as well as an optimistic view of using Google Docs.
Uji Aktivitas Diuretik Ekstrak Etanol Daun Wungu (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) Terhadap Mencit (Mus musculus)
Authors: Fauziah Rismayanti , Irmawati Ade , Isrul Muhammad
Published: May 2022

Diuretik merupakan obat yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan laju aliran urin dan ekskresi natrium (natriuresis). Diuretik digunakan sebagai obat pilihan pertama pada pasien penderita gagal jantung dan hipertensi ringan sampai sedang. Daun wungu (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) merupakan bahan alam yang memiliki kandungan senyawa kimia dapat dimanfaatkan untuk pengobatan, salah satunya senyawa flavonoid yang berfungsi sebagai diuretik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas diuretik dari ekstrak etanol daun wungu (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) yang diberikan secara oral pada mencit (Mus musculus). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik, dimana hewan uji yang digunakan terdiri dari 15 ekor mencit, yang terbagi dalam 5 kelompok masing-masing kelompok terdiri dari 3 ekor mencit. Kelompok 1 diberikan suspensi Furosemid 0,208 mg sebagai kontrol positif, kelompok 2 diberikan suspensi Na.CMC 0,5% sebagai kontrol negatif, kelompok 3 diberikan suspensi ekstrak daun wungu dosis 16 mg/20g BB, kelompok 4 diberikan suspensi ekstrak daun wungu dosis 8 mg/20g BB dan kelompok 5 diberi suspensi ekstrak daun wungu dosis 4 mg/20g BB. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan One-Way ANOVA dan dilanjutkan dengan uji LSD. Dari hasil uji statistik one way ANOVA ekstrak daun wungu dosis 4 mg/20g BB, ekstrak daun wungu dosis 8 mg/20g BB dan ekstrak daun wungu dosis 16 mg/20g BB memiliki aktivitas diuretik diperoleh hasil yang signifikan. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan nilai signifikan 0,00 yang berarti lebih kecil dari (p<0,05). Pada ekstrak daun wungu dosis 16 mg/20g BB lebih optimal pada hasil uji LSD ditunjukan dengan nilai 0,88 yang berarti lebih besar dari (p>0,05) dan hasilnya tidak berbeda jauh dengan kontrol positif.
Aktivitas Gastroprotektif Ekstrak Metanol Kulit Semangka (Citrullus lanatus L.) Pada Tikus (Rattus norvegicus) Yang Diinduksi Aspirin
Authors: Hasiadin Alwi La Ode , Pusmarani Jastria , Juliansyah Putri Risky
Published: May 2022

Kulit semangka (Citrullus lanatus L.) merupakan salah satu tanaman yang memiliki aktivitas sebagai gastroprotektif dengan kandungan metabolit sekunder seperti alkaloid, flavonoid dan fenol yang diketahui dapat melindungi mukosa lambung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas gastroprotektif dan dosis efektif dari ekstrak kulit semangka (Citrullus lanatus L.) pada tikus (Rattus norvegicus) yang diinduksi aspirin.  Jenis penelitian ini adalah analitik eksperimental. Sampel diekstraksi menggunakan metode maserasi. Skrining metabolit sekunder terhadap alkaloid, flavonoid, fenol, tanin, saponin, steroid dan triterpenoid. Desain hewan uji dibagi dalam 6 kelompok. Kelompok kontrol negatif diberi Na.CMC 0,5%; kelompok kontrol positif diberi sukralfat dosis 500 mg/5 ml; kelompok kontrol induksi diberi aspirin dosis 1000 mg/kgBB; kelompok perlakuan diberi ekstrak kulit semangka (Citrullus lanatus L.) dengan dosis masing-masing 200, 400 dan 800 mg/kgBB. Metode analisis menggunakan uji Kruskal Wallis dilanjutkan dengan uji Mann Whitney. Hasil uji aktivitas gastroprotektif terhadap tikus (Rattus norvegicus) yang di induksi aspirin menunjukan nilai signifikan p = 0,005<0,05. Efek gastroprotektif ekstrak kulit semangka (Citrullus lanatus L.) menurut analisis data yang membandingkan skor lesi antara ekstrak dosis 400 mg/kgBB, 800 mg/kgBB dengan aspirin dosis 1000 mg/kgBB menunjukan nilai signifikan p = 0,037<0,05. Ekstrak kulit semangka (Citrullus lanatus L.) memiliki aktivitas gastroprotektif dengan dosis efektif 400 mg/kgBB dan 800 mg/kgBB pada tikus (Rattus norvegicus) yang diinduksi aspirin.
Efek Antihiperlipidemia Kombinasi Ekstrak Etanol Daun Pandan Wangi (Pandanus amaryllifolius ROXB.) dan Daun Salam (Syzygium polyanthum WIGHT.) Terhadap Tikus Putih Galur Wistar Yang Diinduksi Pakan Tinggi Lemak
Authors: Sarah  , Fristiohady Adryan , Isrul Muhammad
Published: May 2022

Hiperlipidemia merupakan salah satu faktor penyakit kardiovaskular dengan angka kematian didunia yang cukup tinggi. Salah satu tanaman yang diketahui memiliki aktivitas sebagai antihiperlipidemia yaitu ekstrak daun pandan wangi (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.) dan daun salam (Syzigium polyanthum Wight.). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji khasiat kombinasi ekstrak daun pandan wangi (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.) dan daun salam (Syzigium polyanthum Wight.) terhadap potensi antihiperlipidemia jika dibandingkan dengan simvastatin pada tikus putih (Rattus norvegicus) galur wistar yang diinduksi pakan tinggi lemak. Pada penelitian ini sampel diekstraksi dengan metode maserasi menggunakan pelarut etanol 96%. Pengujian efek antihiperlipidemia hewan uji dibagi menjadi 5 kelompok yaitu kelompok kontrol positif, kontrol negatif, dosis tunggal 900 mg dan 1 g, dan kelompok kombinasi ekstrak. Analisis data dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif menggunakan One way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) dan dilanjutkan dengan uji LSD. Hasil uji terhadap tikus yang diinduksi pakan tinggi lemak menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi ekstrak etanol daun pandan wangi (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.)  dan daun salam (Syzigium polyanthum Wight.) secara signifikan mampu menurunkan kadar kolesterol total darah yang diinduksi hiperlipidemia dibandingkan kontrol negatif (p<0,05), dan hasilnya tidak berbeda nyata dengan kelompok kontrol positif Simvastatin (p>0,05).
Micro-cost analysis of single-use vs. reusable cystoscopy in a single-payer healthcare system
Authors: Kim Jaehoon , Gao Bruce , Bhojani Naeem , Zorn Kevin C. , Chughtai Bilal , Elterman Dean S.
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Single-use flexible diagnostic cystoscopy has recently been developed with comparable functionality to reusable cystoscopes. Prior studies have demonstrated considerable upfront costs of reusable cystoscopy. The objective of this study was to compare costs of reusable cystoscopy to single-use cystoscopy in a single-payer, socialized healthcare system.
Methods: A retrospective micro-cost analysis of reusable cystoscopy in a combined inpatient and outpatient setting at a single institution was performed. The cost analysis was divided into capital, maintenance, reprocessing, and labor. Annual costs were averaged over two fiscal years. Costs were amortized over 5- and 10-year basis as appropriate. The results were compared to theoretical costs of single-use cystoscopes.
Results: There were 3415 annual average cystoscopy cases with 171 cases per reusable cystoscope. The capital, maintenance, reprocessing, and labor costs of reusable cystoscopy are $96 000, $99 867, $247 855, and $65 317, respectively. The total annual costs per case for reusable and single-use cystoscopy are $149.06 and $245.57, respectively. The costs of reusable cystoscopy decrease with the number of procedures per year and intersect the costs of single-use cystoscopes at 1265 procedures per year. All costs are CAD.
Conclusions: The cost-effectiveness of reusable cystoscopes is dependent on cystoscopy volume due to considerable upfront costs. Single-use cystoscopes are more cost-effective if the total number of cases performed is less than 1265 per year. Additional investigation into the cost-effectiveness of single-use cystoscopes as supplements in the outpatient setting or primary endoscopes in inpatient/emergency settings should be performed.
A survey of physician perception and practices regarding pharmacological thromboprophylaxis during chemotherapy for bladder cancer
Authors: Amenyogbe Andrew , Lemire Francis , Yachnin David , Carrier Marc , McAlpine Kristen , Breau Rodney H. , Bossé Dominick , Wang Tzu-Fei , Morash Christopher , Cagiannos Ilias , Lavallée Luke T.
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Patients with advanced bladder cancer receiving chemotherapy have a high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE); however, we hypothesized these patients are not routinely offered thromboprophylaxis. The objective of this study was to characterize practice patterns and perceptions of Canadian urologic and medical oncologists, and to identify research needs regarding thromboprophylaxis for patients with bladder cancer.
Methods: An online survey was distributed to Canadian urologic and medical oncologists who manage advanced bladder cancer. The survey explored physician opinions regarding VTE rates, risk stratification scores, thromboprophylaxis use in different treatment settings, and interest in clinical trials.
Results: Seventy physicians were invited and 36 (51%) completed the survey, including 20 (56%) urologic oncologists and 16 (44%) medical oncologists. Most respondents (35; 97%) believed that exposure to platinum chemotherapy increases VTE risk. For patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy, 34 (94%) respondents estimated the risk of VTE to be 10% or higher, yet 25 (69%) indicated they do not routinely recommend thromboprophylaxis. Physicians frequently (10; 40%) defer the decision to another physician, while eight (32%) believe there is not enough evidence to guide best management. Similar responses were obtained for metastatic patients. Almost all (94%) respondents were interested in participating in a thromboprophylaxis trial for patients with bladder cancer.
Conclusions: Patients with bladder cancer receiving chemotherapy in Canada are not routinely offered thromboprophylaxis. We found strong interest among Canadian oncologists to participate in clinical trials examining this topic.
Case – Testicular thigh pouches for severe Fournier’s gangrene: A how-to guide
Authors: Loloi Justin , Gottlieb Josh , MacDonald Susan , Aboumohamed Ahmed , Ricci Joseph A. , Laudano Melissa , Watts Kara
Published: May 2022

Fournier’s gangrene is a surgical emergency that requires prompt debridement of infected tissue. When the majority of scrotum has been resected, placing the testicles into thigh pouches can allow for improved wound granulation/contracture prior to definitive tissue reconstruction. We present a surgical guide on how to create testicular thigh pouches without the use of thigh counter-incisions, and its utility in delayed wound healing for large scrotal wounds. This technique may serve as a valuable adjunct in the urologist’s and plastic surgeon’s armamentarium to optimize testicular coverage and subsequent genital reconstruction.
THE INFLUENCE OF WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB TRAINING ON PERFORMANCE ON EMPLOYEES AT PT CITRA KARYA JABAR TOL SUMEDANG REGENCY, WEST JAVA
Authors: Halawati Astri
Published: May 2022

This study aims to identify and measure the performance of PT Citra Karya Jabar Tol Sumedang Regency, West Java. This research uses descriptive research methods with a quantitative approach. The results of the descriptive analysis resulted that the work experience variable consisted of 6 statements with an average score of 127.83 which showed well seen from the assessment table. The results of a descriptive analysis that the job training variable consists of 6 statements with a score of 126.1667 indicates good judging from the scoring table. Furthermore, the performance variable consists of 12 statements with a score of 140.33 indicates good judging from the scoring table. Meanwhile, the work experience regression coefficient of 2,006, means that if the work experience is increased by 1 work unit, the performance will increase by 2,006 units. Likewise, the training regression coefficient of 0.803, means that if the training is increased by 1 unit, the performance will increase by 0.803 units. In addition, R square value of 0.951 or 95.1% was obtained, which means the influence of work experience and training on employee performance in PT. Citra Karya Jabar Tol in West Java simultaneously amounted to 95.1%, while the remaining 4.9% was influenced by other variables beyond this study.
Aplikasi Pengaduan Pelayanan Berbasis Web Pada Kantor Imigrasi Kelas II TPI Pematangsiantar
Authors: Sakti Bima , Saragih Rafif Aprizki , Hamdani Riki
Published: May 2022

Aplikasi pengaduan pelayanan berbasis web ini merupakan aplikasi yang sangat diperlukan dalam proses evaluasi pengaduan keluhan atas pelayanan. Dengan adanya aplikasi pengaduan pelayanan, maka instansi lebih mudah mengevaluasi dan menjadi lebih terintegrasi dalam mengambil keputusan yang cepat. Karena selama ini pengaduan pelayanan masih dilakukan secara manual. Misalnya setiap pemohon/masyarakat yang ingin menyampaikan permasalahan pelayanan harus menulis di selembar kertas. Sehingga solusi dari permasalahan diatas adalah membuat aplikasi pengaduan pelayanan berbasis web yang nantinya sistem ini akan menyimpan semua data pengaduan pelayanan ke dalam database, sehingga yang awalnya pengaduan dilakukan secara manual menjadi terkomputerisasi. Aplikasi pengaduan pelayanan berbasis web ini merupakan aplikasi yang sesuai dan yang diinginkan dan dapat membantu instansi dalam melakukan peningkatan kualitas pelayanan, membenahi sesuatu yang belum maksimal sehingga proses pengaduan pelayanan menjadi lebih cepat, dan efisien khususnya di Kantor Imigrasi Kelas II TPI Pematangsiantar.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Inventaris Barang BMN BPKH Berbasis Web
Authors: Hafniyuswinda Efriliya , Sari Dinda Mayang , Amanda Firda Mei
Published: May 2022

Balai Pemantapan Kawasan Hutan Wilayah I Medan bertanggung jawab atas berbagai tugas seperti pelaksanaan stabilitasi hutan, penilaian perubahan kondisi dan fungsi lahan, penyediaan data dan informasi sumberdaya hutan, dan pemancangan tata batas kawasan hutan diindonesia. Dalam melakasanakan tugas diperlukan alat ataupun kebutuhan lain dalam pelaksanaannya. Namun balai pemantapan kawasan hutan masih melakukan inventaris barang secara manual, adapun penggunaan teknologi hanya menggunakan perangkat lunak microsoft excel, dan cara ini kurang efektif dan efesien meningat sering terjadi masalah dalam pembuatan laporan data barang inventaris dan terjadinya penumpukan atau duplikat data. Oleh karena itu dirancang dan dikembangkan perangkat lunak berbasis web dengan metode waterfall menggunakan bahasa php yang diimplementasikan dengan menggunakan database MySQL yang nantinya akan dituangkan kedalam sistem informasi inventaris barang yang menyajikan data barang agar lebih terkontrol dalam manajemennya yang menyajikan laporan data secara efektif dan efesien.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Surat Perintah Perjalanan Dinas Berbasis Website di BPKH I Medan
Authors: Sapitri Bela , Marsya Alviona , Siregar Fitri Handayani
Published: May 2022

Balai Pemantapan Kawasan Hutan Wilayah I Medan merupakan salah satu unit organisasi pemerintah pada Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan. Dimana pimpinan serta para pegawai di BPKH I Medan sering melakukan perjalanan dinas antar kota maupun diluar kota. Pembuatan surat perintah perjalanan dinas (SPPD) di BPKH I Medan masih dilakukan secara sederhana dengan pencatatan manual dan belum menggunakan aplikasi khusus. Hal ini mengakibatkan kurang efektif dan efisien, baik dari segi materi maupun waktu, terjadi kehilangan data perjalanan dinas karena proses dan tata cara penyimpanan data yang tidak baik serta membutuhkan waktu lama jika kepala dinas membutuhkan laporan perjalanan dinas dalam waktu satu tahun maka harus membuka kembali berkas-berkas yang sudah tersimpan. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan perangkat lunak untuk menangani masalah tersebut. Sistem yang diusulkan yaitu Perancangan Sistem Informasi Surat Perintah Perjalanan Dinas  Berbasis Website yang di bangun dengan menerapkan metode Unified Modelling Language (UML). Dengan adanya Perancangan Sistem Informasi SPPD Berbasis Website ini maka akan mempermudah pegawai dalam pembuatan SPPD yang efektif, efisien, akurat, dan hemat waktu serta akan menjaga keamanan berkas SPPD yang mana berkas tersebut tersimpan dalam database khusus
Pengaruh Ukuran Dewan Komisaris, Komisaris Independen terhadap Return On Aset Perusahaan Perbankan Syariah di BEI
Authors: Setiawan Rifki_budi
Published: May 2022

Yang menjadi tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah terdapat pengaruh ukuran dewan komisaris, dan komisaris independen, terhadap Return on Aset pada perusahaan perbankan syariah di BEI. Menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif, Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan perbankan syariah yang go public di BEI, dengan hasil menunjukkan variabel ukuran dewan komisaris yang tidak berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap Return on Aset, sedangkan variabel komisaris independen, secara parsial terhadap Return on Aset.
Conceptual review of Hyperlipidaemia and its treatment according to Ayurveda
Authors: M Ramteke , K. Daulatkar
Published: May 2022

Hyperlipidaemia is a common lifestyle disease marked by an increase in one or more plasma lipids, such as triglycerides, cholesterol, cholesterol esters, phospholipids, and plasma lipoproteins. Hyperlipidemia is a major contributor to the occurrence and severity of cardiovascular illnesses such as coronary heart disease. In the present period, hyperlipidaemia is becoming a big health issue. It is can be included into Santarpanjanya Vyadhi. It's also a Dhatupradoshaja Vikara, with Medodhatu taking the initiative. Both Kapha Dosha and Ama play a significant part in the disease's aetiology. Kapha Dosha becomes aggravated as a result of excessive ingestion of causative ingredients, and Annarasa remains Apakva and becomes Ama. Since their qualities are comparable, the raised lipids can be linked to Sneha, Medo Dhatu, and Sama Rasa. A wide range of medications, such as statins, fibrates, resins, and others, are accessible in contemporary medicine and are extremely successful in lowering cholesterol levels, although they have certain negative effects (diarrhoea, dizziness, etc.). It is more closely associated with Medodushti in Ayurveda, which is only a precursor stage of Medoroga that is easily reversible with an efficient Ayurvedic regimen. Considering Agni and Ama play a significant part in the pathophysiology of hyperlipidemia, medications with Dipana, Pachana, Ama Nasahak, Kaphamedohara, Srotoshodhak, and Rasayan qualities will be extremely beneficial in the treatment of hyperlipidaemia.
A critical review on Glaucoma and its management in Ayurveda
Authors: Anjali Niras
Published: May 2022

Shalakya tantra is a branch of Ashtanga Ayurveda that treats Chakshu, Nasa, Shirah, Kantha, Mukha and Karna diseases. Glaucoma is an optic nerve neurodegenerative disease which mainly affects people in their forties and fifties caused by a group of ocular conditions which lead to damage of optic nerve with loss of visual function. Glaucoma is the world's second-leading cause of irreversible blindness, and India's third-leading cause. This ailment is connected to Adhimantha in Ayurveda. Adhimantha is a Sarvagata netraroga according to Acharya Sushruta and Vagbhatta. It is identical to Glaucoma in terms of etiopathogenesis, clinical characteristics, consequences, and therapeutic concepts. Prana-Vyana vayu, and Alochaka pitta are the Doshas and Rasa-Raktha-Mamsa- are the Dushyas involved in the pathophysiology. This results in the Optic Nerve Head alterations and field abnormalities that might lead to blindness. Ayurvedic management prevents eye ageing, rejuvenates the eyes, and enhances eye function. Medicines used topically have a greater bioavailability than drugs administered orally. Ayurvedic medicines and therapies keep the body in check, illness as well as prevent blindness.
Conceptual review on Sangrahakala i.e., Drug collection by Ayurved literature
Authors: R Mudgal , P Kadam
Published: May 2022

Ayurvedic classics have many effective herbs to be evaluated for its identity. In order to have a perfect understanding of the plants it is therefore most essential to be well familiar with the branch of Ayurvedic pharmacology i.e., “Dravyagunavigyana”. In the Dravyaguna vigyana they have mentioned the collection system of parts of plants with specific procedure and in specific seasons. Proper collection practices are required for good therapeutic action of the drug. Acharya Charaka, Sushruta and Sharanghdhara have mentioned different collection processes according to the part of the plant. Demand of Ayurvedic drug increases globally, to achieve this goal one should follow good collection practices of these drugs. The importance of these Dravya in both the conditions as drug collection and drug administration could not be neglected. Kala plays very important role in cause of disease, prevention of disease and treatment of disease. Acharya Sarangdhara also explained the relationship between the collection of raw drugs in a specific season and for specific therapeutic effect depending upon their respective pharmacological properties.
METHODOLOGY OF AHLUS SUNNAH WAL JAMAAH IN WRITING THE HISTORY OF ISLAMIC CULTURE
Authors: Imam Tabroni  , Arifin Saefulloh
Published: May 2022

The method of writing the history of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah is to rely on syar'i sources and prioritize it from other sources, must be based on correct Islamic creed, understand the condition of historical objects and ensure their truth, topics about a nation must be based on fair and inshaf fact , use the science of jarh wat ta'dil in tying up several contradictory narrations, referring to the books of hadith, especially in the early events of Islam, being careful in quoting from the books of heretics and non-Muslim books, paying attention to the conditions at the time of the events, use Islamic terms.