bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of Platelet Indices as a Predictive Parameter for Diabetic Complications in Type II Diabetes Mellitu-A Cross Sectional Study
Authors:   Senior Resident, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India, Singh Ramnik , Billawaria Sonam ,   Assistant Professor, KD Medical College, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, Patil Gauri ,   Resident, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India, Khawale Rutuja ,   Resident, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India, Borade Devika ,   Resident, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a prothrombotic state with enhanced platelet activity. The enhanced platelet activity may result in the development of microvascular and macrovascular complications. Platelet indices i.e. Mean Platelet volume (MPV), Platelet Distribution Width (PDW) are routinely available in alllaboratories and can be used to study as a prognostic marker for the patients. Aim: To evaluate platelet indices in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods and Material: Cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Pathology at a tertiary care centre over a period of 18 months. Samples of 120 patients of type 2 diabetes with and without complicationswere investigated. Haematological (platelet count and platelet indices i.e. Mean platelet indices and Platelet distribution width) and biochemical parameters (Fasting blood sugar and HbA1c) were compared between diabetic patients with and without complications. Platelet indices were measured using automated haematology analyser. Statistical evaluation was performed using SPSS version 16.0. Results: In DM with complication17 (28.33%) out of 60 cases were between the age group of 51-60 years, 14 (23.33%) out 60 belonged to the age group of 61-70 years and 12 (20%) patients were >70 years of age. The mean platelet volume was 12.74±3.076 and 8.65±1.58 for diabetes with and without complications. The mean platelet distribution width was 15.54 and 13.94±2.66 for diabetes with and without complications. The mean HbA1c was 8.33 and 6.75 for diabetes with and without complications. The mean platelet count was 3.12 Lac/mm3 and 2.45 Lac/mm3 for diabetes with and without complications. The mean fasting blood sugar was 219.65 and 109.96 for diabetes with and without complications. Conclusion: Diabetes is responsible for endothelial dysfunction and platelet hyperactivity. In our study, diabetic patients with uncontrolled glycaemic index and raised fasting blood sugar level had raised platelet indices in comparison to patients without complication where the platelet count, platelet indices level and glycaemic index were within normal limits. These indices can also be used as a prognostic tool.
Awareness and use of Plantain Technology in Owan, Ovia North East Local Government of Edo State, Nigeria
Authors:   Assistant Director (Agricultural Extension & Rural Development), National Horticultural Research Institute, Nigeria, Adelani O Adebisi
Published: October 2024

The study examined the awareness and use of plantain technology. Owan community in Ovia North east local government of Edo state was purposively sampled due to NIHORT intervention few years ago. The specific objectives considered in the study were socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents, farming activities of respondent’s household, and awareness and utilization of plantain technologies by respondent. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered through personal interviews with the respondents and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result showed that most (60.0%) of the respondents were females, all were married and majority(83.3%) were educated. Also, plantain/banana constituted 83.3% of crops cultivated by the respondents. In the same vein results further showed that most (63.3%) of the respondents were aware of the improved varieties while 16.7% adopted the technology. Majority (73.3%) of the stakeholders that used the technology experience significant increment in the level of production after using NIHORT technology. Year variety was first adopted was found to be significant 0.027at p=0.005. The study concluded that there was low rate of adoption and thus recommended that there should be proper follow up and monitoring after technology has been disseminated to farmers.
التعابير المسكوكة في محكيّة الأزارق (محافظة الضالع)
Authors: حسّان عبدالرحيم صالح عبد الرحمن
Published: October 2024

تناول هذا البحث التعبيرات المسكوكة في لهجة مديريّة الأزارق محافظة الضالع بالاستفادة من الدراسات اللغويّة الحديثة التي تناولت التعبيرات المسكوكة، بما يساعد على رصد ظاهرة التعبير المسكوك في اللهجة ودراستها وفق المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وتتبع مظاهرها المحكيّة واستعمالاتها في سياقاتها الاجتماعية والثقافيّة. سار هذا البحث في مقدّمة وتمهيد، ثمّ مبحثين: المبحث الأوّل: تناول فيه الجانب النظري للتعريف بمصطلح التعبيرات المسكوكة، ومرادفاته ومشابهاته، وتناول في المبحث الثاني الجانب التطبيقي، ودرس فيه نماذج من التعبيرات المسكوكة في لهجة مديرية الأزارق. ثمّ خاتمة بأهمّ النتائج.
الهمزة التي ليس لها صورة والمتغيرة الصورة في أول الكلمة في أصل رسم المصحف دراسة صرفية تحليلية
Authors: سعيد جميل محمد طربوش
Published: October 2024

يقف هذا البحث على ما ثبت في تاريخ رسم القرآن الكريم من أن الهمزة لم يكن لها صورة في أصل رسم المصحف، وأن الهمزة التي لها أربع صور لم يجتمع فيه حرفان متماثلان، فالهمزة التي يتحقق نطقها وتُرسم بصورة الألف مطلقًا في أول الكلمة لم يكن لها صورة إذا اجتمعت بمثلها، فاجتماع همزتين أو ثلاث أولها همزة الاستفهام في كلمة واحدة كانت تُرسم بصورة ألف واحدة حتى جرى ضبط رسم الهمزة بصورة رأس العين (ء) على يد الخليل بن أحمد الفراهيدي، فرسموه على الألف الذين كان كرسيًا للهمزة هكذا: (أ) لهمزة القطع المضمومة أو المفتوحة، ورسموها هكذا: (إ) لهمزة القطع المكسورة، ثم أضافوا همزة بهذه الصورة (ء) إلى الألف ووضعوها على السطر مطلقًا إلا ما كانت الهمزة فيه بعد لام التعريف ولم يكن لها صورة فوضعوها بين اللام وما بعدها من دون زيادة كرسي الألف لها، ولا وضعوها بصورة المدة المستحدثة التي هي صورة اجتماع همزة بألف هكذا: (آ)، فالمدة في الرسم القرآني هي عكس ذلك؛ لأنها اجتماع حرف مد بهمزة ومنها ألف بهمزة وهذا لا يكون في أول الكلمة؛ لأن الألف ساكن والعربية لا تبدأ بالساكن. كما أن الهمزة في أول الكلمة لم ترسم بصورة الألف مطلقًا في أول الكلمة، فهناك كلمات تغيرت فيه صورة الهمزة فرُسمت بصورة الواو أو الياء بسبب اتصالها بكلمة أخرى وكان حقها أن تبقى بصورة الألف بالفصل بينهما من مثل: (هؤلاء) و(لئن). واهتم هذا البحث بوزن الكلمات في الميزان الصرفي وما طرأ عليها من زيادة أو نقصان أو إبدال، والعودة إلى وزن أصلها الثلاثي. واعتمد على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي.
Quality Assessment of Electrical Equipment
Authors: Nutu Catalin Silviu
Published: October 2024

This paper is concerned with the methods of the measuring the quality and especially how the decision and game theory can be used in order to reach the goal of measuring quality in general and the quality of electrical equipment, in particular.
Inovasi Model Kebijakan dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Layanan Kemahasiswaan: Suatu Tinjauan Literatur
Authors: Immaculata Yovita Adventy Maria , Permatasari Indah , Nengyanti Nengyanti , Rafinzar Rahmat
Published: October 2024

This article or writing aims to discuss or find out about a problem that arises in the literature review of thirty journals related to the quality of student services so that later a policy model or framework can be provided to answer existing problems. The problems found in the literature review are focused on public services or student services. To approach this problem, Edward's theory is used as a reference, which consists of four variables, namely those related to communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure variables. Then the data is taken or collected through literature study or analysis of the thirty journals and then analyzed qualitatively. This study concludes that the Student Service Policy Model Innovation produces a model consisting of five alternative policy concepts or a mixture of public service models and public policy implementation models, namely Improving Financial Management, Development of Infrastructure and Digital Services, Improvement of Administrative Services, Improvement of Assurance and Empathy Aspects and Optimization of Library Services.
Peran Serta Masyarakat (PSM) dalam Program Kampung Berkualitas (KB) di Kota Jayapura
Authors: Rahail Joseph
Published: October 2024

Program Kampung Keluarga Berkualitas (KB) merupakan program pemerintah untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup penduduk dan masyarakat di tingkat kampung melalui program serta pembangunan sektor terkait lainnya dalam rangka mewujudkan keluarga kecil berkualitas. Dalam pengembangan program, Kampung KB dilakukan melalui pendekatan pemberdayaan masyarakat berbasis keluarga untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat tentang pembangunan berwawasan kependudukan, keikutsertaan pasangan usia subur (PUS) sebagai akseptor KB aktif dan ketahanan keluarga sehingga dapat berdampak pada pengentasan kemiskinan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji keterlibatan masyarakat dalam program Kampung KB melalui studi peran serta masyarakat dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya dalam program Kampung KB di Kota Jayapura. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui diskusi kelompok dan wawancara mendalam dengan narasumber suami-istri PUS para stakeholder lokal dari unsur pemerintah kampung, tokoh adat, agama, perempuan dan pemuda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran serta masyarakat dalam program Kampung KB tergambar melalui keterlibatan mereka pada tahap pengambilan keputusan, pelaksanaan dan menerima manfaat. Faktor pengetahuan, sikap dan lingkungan sosial-budaya mempengaruhi masyarakat untuk terlibat dalam program Kampung KB. Untuk itu dengan modal infrastruktur sosial masyarakat lokal berupa unsur tiga tungku (pemerintah kampung, adat dan agama) dan unsur dua peran (perempuan dan pemuda), dibutuhkan pendekatan yang lebih komprehensif dan berbasis kontekstual yang mengedepankan kualitas proses dari pada hanya input-output, sehingga menjadikan program kampung KB sebagai upaya inovasi yang memberikan perubahan bagi penerimaan konsep program untuk mewujudkan kualitas hidup keluarga dan masyarakat saat ini dan berkelanjutan.
Patologi Birokrasi pada pelayanan Pembayaran Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor di Kantor Samsat Maros
Authors: Sakir Ahmad Rosandi
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendalamkan analisis terhadap beberapa penyimpangan yang terjadi dalam pelayanan pembayaran pajak kendaraan bermotor di SAMSAT Maros dan Bagaimana Upaya Pemangku Kepentingan di SAMSAT Maros dalam Mencegah Praktik Pungutan Liar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif untuk memahami dan menganalisis patologi birokrasi dalam pelayanan pembayaran pajak kendaraan bermotor di Kantor SAMSAT Maros. Lokasi penelitian adalah Kantor SAMSAT Maros, dipilih karena mewakili pusat pelayanan pajak kendaraan bermotor di wilayah tersebut. Hasil Penelitian ini adalah Perlu adanya Perbaikan transparansi prosedur pembayaran pajak di SAMSAT Maros sangat mendesak untuk membangun kepercayaan masyarakat dan meningkatkan partisipasi dalam pembayaran pajak kendaraan. Upaya lebih lanjut dalam menyediakan informasi yang jelas dan mudah diakses perlu ditingkatkan, seperti melalui sosialisasi dan pemasangan poster yang menjelaskan prosedur pelayanan. Selain itu, permasalahan integritas, moralitas, dan disiplin di kalangan oknum terkait lembaga menunjukkan perlunya tindakan penegakan aturan dan pembinaan etika. Di sisi lain, komitmen anti pungutan liar yang ditandatangani oleh UPT Pendapatan, Kepolisian, dan Jasa Raharja memberikan langkah positif dalam menciptakan pelayanan yang bebas dari praktik korupsi, kolusi, dan nepotisme.
Implementasi Pelaksanaan Administrasi Perceraian Secara Elektronik Melalui E-Court Dalam Upaya Peningkatan Pelayanan Publik Di Pengadilan Agama Pekanbaru Kelas 1A
Authors: Hayatina Nursri , Pivit Septiary Chandra
Published: October 2024

The Pekanbaru Class 1A Religious Court is a judicial body under the auspices of the Supreme Court which has carried out the implementation of electronic divorce administration "E-Court" which is a form of transformation from manual administration to electronic-based administration in accordance with PERMA (Supreme Court Regulation) Number 1 of 2019 which states that it aims to create justice that saves time, cost and energy for parties and advocates and makes the judiciary more transparent, effective and efficient. The purpose of this study is to find out how the implementation of divorce administration electronically through E-Court and to find out what are the obstacles in its implementation. This study used qualitative descriptive method and collected data through interviews, observation and documentation. The data processing technique that researchers use is a data analysis technique. This research uses one variable in its operational concept which is guided by Edward's theory which is the source of problems and prerequisites for successful policy implementation, namely Communication, Resources, Disposition and Bureaucratic Structure. The results showed that the implementation of electronic divorce administration through E-Court at the Pekanbaru Religious Court can be said to run as it should and can improve public services. However, there are still a few obstacles such as server problems from the Supreme Court, network problems and lack of user understanding, namely the elderly in conducting divorce administration electronically through E-Court.
Keywords: Implementation, Divorce Administration, E-Court
Analysis of Groundwater Salinity Distribution Based on Electrical Conductivity (EC) and Hydrochemical Approaches to Deep Wells in Sayung Subdistrict, Demak Central Java
Authors: Pratiwi Oktaviana Angger , Nurwidyanto M. Irham , Widada Sugeng
Published: October 2024

In coastal areas, obtaining groundwater is not easy due to the lack of geological support conditions that cause water in the area to have poor quality such as groundwater that becomes salty. The coastal area of Sayung Subdistrict has geomorphological conditions whose surface tends to be flat with elevations 0-5 m higher than sea level and is dominated by alluvial material so that it can cause seawater infiltration to increase. The purpose of this research was to determine the distribution of salinity of groundwater in the coastal area of Sayung Subdistrict and to determine the cause of groundwater becoming salty. The method used in this research is the electrical conductivity (DHL) approach which is then classified based on the level of saltiness of groundwater. And then, well water from the sample points was tested using a hydrochemical test with the parameters used, namely the content of cations (Na, K, Mg, Ca) and anions (Cl, CO3, HCO3, SO4, NO3). This research was conducted at 33 well points spread across Sayung sub-district. The results of this study show that the electrical conductivity value obtained is between the range of 928-7,199 μS/cm which is divided into 3 classifications namely fresh water, fresh-brackish water, and brackish water. The analysis of the Trilinier Piper diagram shows that the saltiness of the groundwater is due to indications of seawater mixing characterized by a chloride (Cl) content that is increasingly greater towards the sea.
Prevalence and Social Determinants of Non-medical use of prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs among Secondary School Students
Authors: Akpunne Bede Chinonye , Akinnawo Ebenezer Olutope , Ngwu Ebere A. , Mamba Pwanonzadi Nankwet , Akintola Aderonke A. , Alo Folake Sekinot , Wellington Olubukola A.
Published: October 2024

This study investigated the influence of gender and location on non-medical use of prescription and Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs among secondary school students in selected communities of Lagos and Adamawa states. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted to select 196 participants from Lagos and 198 participants from Yola. 203 males and 191 females (mean ± SD age of 16.1 ±1.8 years) responded to the Prescription Medication Use Scale (PMUS) and a structured questionnaire. Prevalence of OTC drug use by categories was Analgesics 42.2%, Antibiotics 32.4% and dietary supplements 33.8%. Prevalence by individual OTC medications includes cough syrup 63.2%, Herbs 30.3%, Sleeping pills (tranquillizers) 22.1%, Slimming pills / Teas 20.6%, Indocid (indomethacin) 14.0%, Codeine 5.1%, and Tramadol 4.8%. Significant sex influence was observed on Analgesics (t = 2.52, p = .012), and on Tramadol in particular (t= 2.99, p =.003) with males manifesting higher mean scores. Sex has no significant influence on dietary supplements (t =1.68, p =.104), Antibiotics (t= 1.10, p = .271) and Codeine (t = .825, p=.410). Location had a significant influence on the use of Analgesics (t=2.50, p=.013) and Dietary supplements (t= 7.22, p = .000) and antibiotics use (t = 3.20, p = .001) with Lagos reporting higher mean scores. The location had no significant influence on Tramadol and Codeine use. Authors conclude that there is a high prevalence of non-medical use of prescription and OTC drugs among participants; sex, as well as location individually, has a significant influence on Prescription and OTC drugs among secondary school students.
Impact of Financial Pressures on Procurement Fraud of Public National Referral Hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Omata Victor Ochieng , Gathoni Benson , Musumba George
Published: October 2024

Although public procurement is expected to play a central role in ensuring that hospitals deliver effective and efficient services, this objective has not always been met due to marauding fraudulent practices in the acquisition of medical supplies. The government of Kenya has since adopted a myriad of regulatory and legislative measures to counter public procurement fraud in the health sector, but the problem still persists. Only limited studies have attempted to examine the role of financial pressures in catalyzing procurement fraud among National Referral Hospitals (NRHs) in Kenya. Based on the Fraud Diamond Theory (FDT), this study assessed the effect of perceived financial pressure on procurement fraud in public NRHs. The specific objective of the study was to examine the impact of perceived financial pressures (personal financial strain, job security concerns, financial incentives for fraud, external financial pressures, and perceived unfair compensation) on procurement fraud of public NRHs. A quantitative approach and a cross-sectional descriptive survey design were employed. The sample size was made up of 101 procurement and supply chain management personnel drawn randomly across three public NRHs in Nairobi County, Kenya. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 29.0.2. The findings of the correlation and linear regression analysis reveal that perceived financial pressure significantly influences procurement fraud in public NRHs. Specifically, perceived financial pressure explains 26.6% (R² = .266) of the variance in procurement fraud. The study concludes that procurement and supply chain management officers under financial strain, whether due to personal or professional reasons, are more likely to engage in fraudulent activities as a means of alleviating their financial burdens. The study argues that there is a need for public NRHs to address the financial well-being of their procurement staff to mitigate the risk of fraud. Future research could explore other potential drivers of procurement fraud in different public sector contexts to further generalize these findings.
THE NOUNS, FORMED BY THE SUFFIX -ИК, IN THE DER IVATIONAL CATEGORY AGENT FROM THE VIEW OFTHE THEORY OF PREDICATE-ARGUMENT STRUCTURE
Authors:   Institute of Bulgarian Language “Prof. Lubomir Andreychin”,  Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Zheleva Lora
Published: October 2024

The paper presents an analysis of the derived nouns, formed by the suffix -ик, which are in the derivational category Agent. The theory of the predicate-argument structure is applied. It is assumed that the suffix -ик in these nouns expresses the argument Agent and the stem expresses a predicate or an argument from their semantic structure. The analysis is based on the way the theory of predicate-argument structure is applied in four researches: the two volumes of the Polish academic grammar from 1984, which are devoted to syntax and morphology, and the fifth and the ninth volume of the Bulgarian-Polish Contrastive Grammar, which are devoted to syntax and word-formation.
THE RELATIONS OF EQUIVALENCE BETWEEN SELECTED POLISH AND BULGARIAN LEGAL TERMS IN COURT ACTS (CRIMINAL CASES)
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Philology, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Długosz Natalia
Published: October 2024

The article juxtaposes Polish and Bulgarian terms in terms of the names of courts, the names of court authorities, assistants, parties and other persons involved in the case in Polish and Bulgarian. The compilation of the juxtaposition made it possible to resolve what type of equivalence relations we are dealing with in the type of court records under study. To determine the type of equivalence relations between Polish and Bulgarian legal terms, I used the concept of denotative equivalence distinguished by Wolter Koller. Recognizing the types of equivalence relations is the starting point for considering the difficulties and translation strategies that the translator must undertake.
O USO DA HIALURONIDASE PARA REVERSÃO DE PREENCHIMENTO LABIAL E O PAPEL DO BIOMÉDICO NA REALIZAÇÃO DESSE PROCEDIMENTO
Authors: Rocha Andrade Gomes dos Santos Kathelyn , Carina Safuan Caballero Jessica , Carvalho Leite Patricia , De Gouveia Carlos Antônio
Published: October 2024

Com os avanços na medicina e nos cuidados de saúde, a expectativa de vida tem aumentado consideravelmente, despertando interesse crescente em retardar e suavizar os sinais de envelhecimento. Os lábios, por serem uma característica proeminente da face, são considerados um indicativo de juventude quando hidratados e volumosos. O preenchimento labial com ácido hialurônico (AH) tornou-se uma escolha preferencial, por ser um procedimento biocompatível, temporário, reversível e seguro, desde que conduzido por um profissional qualificado. Esta revisão de literatura aborda os tratamentos disponíveis para preenchimento labial e destaca a importância do uso da hialuronidase para reversão quando necessário. Além disso, ressalta o papel fundamental do profissional biomédico, que, devido ao seu extenso conhecimento em anatomia facial e labial, desempenha um papel crucial na realização segura e eficaz desse procedimento. O domínio detalhado da anatomia, a escolha adequada do material e a aplicação correta da técnica são essenciais para prevenir complicações e garantir resultados satisfatórios. Dessa forma, a revisão enfatiza a relevância do preenchimento labial com AH para aprimoramento estético dos lábios, destacando a importância do conhecimento e habilidade do profissional para o sucesso do procedimento.
A Review of Agricultural IoT: Challenges, Applications & Future Research Direction
Authors: Patil Basavaraj S. , Babu D. Sreenu , Pasha Syed Gilani , Shirodkar Vaibhav
Published: October 2024

The field of wireless communication has had significant boom in wireless communication, mostly driven by increasing demand for connectivity and technological advancements in low power transceiver development. An Agriculture IoT (AIoT) refers to the technology to enhance agricultural sustainability, productivity, and efficiency. The agricultural IoT uses artificial intelligence to build a network of interconnected systems by fusing digital sensors, IoT devices, advanced analytics, and cloud computing. Agricultural products will be in high demand by 2030 because of the 40% raise in global population. IoT technology is currently utilized in various industries, including agricultural for automation processes.
Therefore time is saved, total productivity is increased and decisions are made more effectively and resulting in higher crop yields. AIoT is also being utilized more to keep updated on the sustainability of agricultural supply chains, environment and water usage. Several IoT applications and problems have been covered in this paper. There is also an outline of potential future agricultural research directions.
La construcción de la memoria en la provincia franciscana de Burgos a través de sus relaciones y crónicas (siglos XVI-XVIII)
Authors: Muñoz Sánchez Fernando
Published: October 2024

El presente trabajo se propone estudiar cronológicamente la evolución en la construcción de la memoria dentro de la provincia franciscana de Burgos, partiendo de las relaciones e informes manuscritos elaborados desde finales del siglo XVI, vinculados a las sucesivas iniciativas dispuestas desde la jerarquía de la orden, y llegando hasta las crónicas publicadas en la primera mitad del siglo XVIII. Esta provincia franciscana fue un distrito observante durante la Edad Moderna, con jurisdicción sobre los conventos situados en las actuales provincias españolas de Burgos, La Rioja, Navarra y Soria. La investigación en su correspondiente archivo provincial, completada a partir de otras referencias bibliográficas, ha permitido observar el progresivo interés de la orden franciscana durante el periodo barroco en desarrollar ambiciosos proyectos historiográficos que requerían de la colaboración de las distintas provincias para obtener noticias individuales acerca de todo aquello que se consideraba digno de memoria: fundaciones conventuales, religiosos fallecidos en olor de santidad, prodigios y milagros, etc. Estos contenidos fueron recogidos y depositados en el referido archivo, convirtiéndose en una importante fuente documental para los cronistas provinciales del Setecientos, cuyas obras de carácter apologético y propagandístico repasaban los episodios más brillantes de su propia historia institucional.
Enhanced Third Degree Burn Wound Healing by Hypoxic Mesenchymal Stem Cells' Secretome: IL-10 Upregulation and TNF-α/PGE2 Suppression
Authors: Dirja Bayu Tirta , Wardoyo Eustachius Hagni , Putra Agung , Amalina Nur Dina
Published: October 2024

Background: Severe third-degree burns pose a notable obstacle in clinical settings, frequently leading to hindered healing of wounds and the development of scars. In this research, we explored how the secretome of hypoxic mesenchymal stem cells (HS-MSCs) could be improved the healing of burn wounds. Methods: In this study, we used 20 male Wistar rats that induced third degree wound by metal 80 exposure for 10 s. These rats divided into 4 groups: Healthy, control, HS-MSCs 100 µL, and HS-MSCs 200 µL groups. We injected the HS-MSCs, which carry various beneficial molecules like IL-10, TGF-β, PDGF, and VEGF, directly into the skin in a third-degree burn rat model on day 1 after burn induction, and harvest on day 14. Results: Our research discovered that using HS-MSCs resulted in a dosage-related rise in IL-10, an anti-inflammatory cytokine, alongside a notable decrease in TNF-α and PGE2, pro-inflammatory cytokines. These effects quickened the healing process by improving re-epithelialization and minimizing scar formation. Conclusions: Our findings indicate that HS-MSCs show promise as a treatment for severe burns by potentially controlling inflammation and fostering a regenerative healing process. More investigation is needed to understand the exact mechanisms and to explore how HS-MSCs could be applied in clinical treatments.
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HS-MSCs suppress inflammation and promote regenerative healing in severe burns
HS-MSCs accelerated re-epithelialization and reduced scarring

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Sporcularda zihinsel dayanıklılık ile öz şefkat düzeyi arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi
Authors: Karakuş Ebru , Karakuş Kaan , İpekoğlu Gökhan
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı sporcularda zihinsel dayanıklılık ile öz şefkat düzeyi arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Çalışma, tesadüfi örneklem yöntemi ile belirlenen 148 kadın ve 167 erkek toplam 315 katılımcıdan oluşmaktadır. Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak “Sporda Zihinsel Dayanıklılık Envanteri” ile “Sporcu Öz Şefkat Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde Skewness– Kurtosis testi, bağımsız örneklem t-testi, tek yönlü varyans analizi (ANOVA) ve Pearson korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Tüm istatistiki analizler SPSS 22.0 programı ile yapılmıştır. Anlamlılık değeri p
Yodo Rajalangi dan Perkembangan Bahasa Melayu di Tavaeli Palu
Authors: Haliadi Haliadi
Published: October 2024

The use of the Malay language in Palu Tavaeli introduced by a cleric named Yodo Rajalangi. However, previously there was a cleric named Pue Bulangisi has also introduced Arabic Malay. Both figures come from Mandar scholars. People descent Mandar in Sulawesi Tengah, which introduces the Arabic script for Malay or Malay Language Society Tavaeli Palu in Sulawesi Tengah. Pue Bulangisi become the foundation stone of reading the Qur'an and Arabic Malay in Tavaeli at the King  Daesalemba period (1605-1667). While scholars Yodo Rajalangi is the foundation stone of the use of characters Malay or Language Malay in Palu Sulawesi Tengah at the time of King Yangge Bodu period (1800-1900). However, this article recommends to further research on the beginning of the use of Malay in Sulawesi Tengah.
Pelaksanaan Tindak Penggembalaan bagi Pelayan Khusus Gereja Protestan Maluku Ditinjau dari Perspektif Konseling Pastoral
Authors: Ruimassa Aleta Apriliana , Parera Lidya
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the implementation of pastoral care for special servants whose family members commit immoral acts from a pastoral counseling perspective. This study uses library research methods. The literature used is literature that supports writing, namely church regulations in the Maluku Protestant Church (GPM); books related to pastoral care and pastoral counseling, as well as other sources. The author attempts to describe thoughts about how organic regulations regarding special grazing in GPM should be implemented from a pastoral counseling perspective. The findings in this study are that the act of shepherding, which is a form of church discipline in GPM, has indeed been well formulated in the GPM Basic Regulations on Shepherding. Implementation of these pastoral actions is generally carried out in the form of conversations or pastoral counseling. However, as an effort to guide, it seems that the process of pastoral conversations between servants and problematic family members is often only carried out in one go and is limited to providing advice. For servants who have problems, the problems they face are more complex so that pastoral conversations cannot be done just once and in the form of giving advice, but can be more than that. This study concludes that empathy and a willingness to listen are attitudes that pastoral counselors must have so that the act of pastoral care is not interpreted as a punishment. These two attitudes are based on the love of God in Jesus Christ who was present in the world to heal, guide and reconcile when humans fell and were far from God.
Alternatif dan Mekanisme Pengobatan Penyakit yang Disebabkan Topeule pada Etnis Kaili Rai di Desa Silanga
Authors: Hendra Hendra , Helnanur Helnanur
Published: October 2024

The method of medication develops following the world of thought and culture of humans. The beliefs in the nonmaterial world have profoundly affected in the early days of traditional medication methods. The period of modern medicine eliminates this belief and offers a more logical understanding of health. The traditional healing methods are not completely lost in these modern times. Its existence can still be found amid rural communities whose minds are reconstructed and isolated by traditional beliefs. The thoughts about health and diseases which come from witchcraft then become a benchmark for them to choose witchery medicine too, which in this case known as dukun. This is then becoming a big problem for the citizens in Silanga Village, where as a result of the belief in black magic possessed by humans to hurt other humans, which in the Kaili Rai Ethnic Language they call the topeule. Those then became the origin of the people to choose dukun (sando) for their medication process. The results of this study indicate that supernatural medical practices are still alive in the midst of the Silanga Village community and are trusted by the community who use them.
Pola Kalimat Tunggal Murid Tk Di Kecamatan Namlea Kabupaten Buru: Analisis Trasformasi Generatif
Authors: Taufik Taufik , Amir Nur Fadhilah Amir
Published: October 2024

Children's language has unique patterns or rules. This study aims to analyze the single sentence patterns of kindergarten students in Namlea District with the Tatabahasa Transformasi Generative (TTG) by Noam Chomsky. The results showed that there were two structural patterns of phrases in the language of kindergarten students, namely FN + FV and FN + FA. Furthermore, the form of single sentence kindergarten students can be seen from two types of transformation, namely negative and passive transformation. These two types of transformation have a physical and mental structure. The two structures produce different transformation patterns. For negative transformation, the birth structure has a pattern of K ----> Neg + FN [Su] + FV + FN [Ob]. This pattern will change when transformed negatively into K ----> Neg + FN [Su] + FV + FN [Ob].Furthermore, the structures born in the passive transformation have a pattern of K ----> FN [Su] + FV + FN [Ob]. This pattern will change when transformed passively into K ----> FN + FN [Su] + FV. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the language of kindergarten children in Namlea District has a pattern in accordance with the development of the language.
Analisis Manajemen Sarana Prasarana dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Pegawai pada Dinas Perkebunan Provinsi Sumatera Utara
Authors: Hasibuan Annisa , Rukmini Rukmini , Sembiring Zamaluddin
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini berjudul “Analisis Manajemen Sarana Prasarana Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Pegawai Pada Dinas Perkebunan Provinsi Sumatera Utara”. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peranan sarana prasarana dalam menunjang kegiatan kerja pegawai Dinas Perkebunan Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Dengan tercukupinya sarana prasarana akan membuat pegawai bekerja dengan nyaman dan semangat sehingga kinerja pegawai meningkat. Teknik pengumpulan data ini menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi dengan menggunakan penelitian kualitatif. Wawancara yang dilakukan pada staf pegawai  tentang bagaimana manajemen sarana prasarana dalam meningkatkan kinerja pegawai pada Kantor Dinas Perkebunan Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah kebutuhan sarana prasarana Dinas Perkebunan Provinsi Sumatera Utara ini tercukupi  atau belum. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sarana prasarana Dinas Perkebunan Provinsi Sumatera Utara ini belum tercukupi.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Microsoft Powerpoint Berbasis Power Director Terhadap Minat Belajar Matematika Pada Siswa Kelas II SD-IT Bustanul Ulum
Authors: Hairani Fivy Ridha , Hasanah Hasanah
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan media pembelajaran Microsoft Powerpoint berbasis Power Director terhadap minat belajar siswa pada pembelajaran Matematika di Kelas II SD-IT Bustanul Ulum. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian quasi eksperimen yang memiliki sampel penelitian berjumlah 38 orang siswa kelas II SD-IT Bustanul Ulum. Data yang diproleh dianalisis dengan uji normalitas, homogenitas, kesamaan dua rata-rata, dan uji hipotesis menggunakan independent sample t Test. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media Microsoft Powerpoint berbasis Power Director berpengaruh terhadap minat belajar siswa pada pembelajaran Matematika di kelas II SD-IT Bustanul Ulum. Terdapat perbedaan minat belajar siswa pada pembelajaran Matematika di kelas II SD-IT Bustanul Ulum antara kelas yang menggunakan media Microsoft Powerpoint berbasis Power Director dengan yang tidak menggunakan media Microsoft Powerpoint berbasis Power Director. Penggunaan media Microsoft Powerpoint berbasis Power Director mampu meningkatkan minat belajar siswa pada pembelajaran Matematika di kelas II SD- IT Bustanul Ulum, karena melalui media Microsoft Powerpoint berbasis Power Director siswa mendapatkan pengalaman baru dalam pembelajaran yang terlihat menarik.
Schwarze Erde für den Acker
Authors: Schaal René
Published: October 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Die Landwirtschaft sieht sich zunehmend mit der Herausforderung konfrontiert, sowohl die Bodenfruchtbarkeit zu erhalten als auch gleichzeitig nachhaltig zu wirtschaften. Pflanzenkohle, auch Biochar genannt, bietet hier vielversprechende Lösungen, insbesondere wenn es um die Optimierung der Nährstoffnutzung und die Effizienz von Düngemitteln geht.
Vocabulary Mastery Through KAKI SI KOKA Media for Elementary School Students
Authors: Ariyanti Nofa , Kironoratri Lintang , Amaliyah Fitriyah
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to describe the improvement of students' vocabulary mastery by using a team game tournament model assisted by KAKI SI KOKA media in Indonesian subjects. The research method used is classroom action research (PTK), which has two cycles. Each Cycle consists of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. This research was conducted in SD 4 Karangrowo grade IV with 33 students. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, tests, and documentation. The data analysis used is quantitative and qualitative. The results of the study using the TGT model assisted by the media KAKI SI KOKA can increase Vocabulary in Indonesian subjects in grade IV SD 4 Karangrowo, as evidenced by the completion of 20 students with a percentage of 60.6% in the first Cycle, which has increased but has not been maximized, so it is necessary to be disciplined II, after the implementation of cycle II, the results of student vocabulary mastery increased with 27 students experiencing completeness with a percentage of 81.81%. Based on classroom action research, using KAKI SI KOKA media can increase students' vocabulary mastery at SD 4 Karangrowo. Applying KAKI SI KOKA learning media makes students more active and creative in Learning.
Listening Comprehension Concerning Mobile Learning In Listen English Daily Practices Application
Authors: Ahada Ichi , Setiawan Iwan
Published: October 2024

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Listen English Daily Practices app in enhancing the listening skills of teenage learners at Mulawarman University, East Borneo, Indonesia. This study uses a quasi-experimental method sampling frame using pre-test and post-test. In collecting data, researchers use the listening test as an instrument. The results show that 44% of the participants achieved their goals in accordance with the criteria outlined in the intervention. The study involved 54 students from the English Department who were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The findings of the hypothesis imply that the use of the Mobile Listen English Daily Practice App improves students' comprehensive understanding of listening skills and could be more widely integrated into English language teaching to enhance students' listening skills.
Contraceptives’ Usage Among Undergraduates in Yoruba Ethnic Group of Nigeria: The Roles of Age and Gender
Authors: Emmanuel AKINDUYO Tosin
Published: October 2024

This study explored the influence of age and gender on contraceptive use among undergraduates in South-West Nigeria. The primary aim was to examine how contraceptive use among students is moderated by age and gender. The research employed a descriptive survey design, with a sample of 1,200 undergraduates (both male and female, aged 15 and above) selected through a multi-stage sampling method. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire, the "Contraceptive Usage Questionnaire" (CUQ), which had a Pearson reliability coefficient (r) of 0.70. Inferential statistics were used for data analysis, with t-tests and ANOVA employed to test the hypotheses. When the ANOVA results indicated significant differences, a Scheffe Posthoc test was conducted to pinpoint the specific areas of significance. The results revealed that gender does not significantly affect contraceptive use among undergraduates, whereas age plays a role in determining usage patterns. Based on these findings, the study recommends that government and university authorities collaborate to introduce a comprehensive sexuality education course to inform students about responsible contraceptive use. Additionally, professional counselors and relevant stakeholders should hold bi-monthly seminars and workshops to educate students on the proper and acceptable use of contraceptives.
Addressing Challenges in School-Based Management: Planning for Better Learning and Resource Management
Authors: Ilma WS Yahya , Hidayati Dian , Martaningsih ST
Published: October 2024

This study aims to examine the planning for implementing School-Based Management (SBM) at SMP IT Muhammadiyah An Najah Jatinom, focusing on improving the quality of learning and human resource (HR) management. Ideally, SBM is designed to enhance students' academic and religious competence through participatory planning involving teachers, parents, and the local community. However, despite the formulation of the school's vision and mission, the school faces limited resources and budget, which impact the implementation of planned programs. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method, with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation from relevant parties, such as the Principal, Vice Principal, and Teachers. Data analysis was conducted through triangulation to ensure the validity and accuracy of the information obtained. The research findings show that although SBM planning is well-structured, focusing on improving teacher competency through training and workshops and developing infrastructure that supports technology-based educational facilities, there are still deficiencies in coordination and supervision that need improvement for more optimal implementation. Overall, this research emphasizes that structured and participatory planning is essential to achieving SBM success and enhancing educational quality, although challenges in resource management must be addressed for optimal implementation.
Zero-Plastic Waste: Examining Product Packaging Circularity to Mitigate Environmental Pollution
Authors: Xavier Amo-Broni Francis , Kwame Nyarkoh Joseph , Akwasi Ahenkorah Evans
Published: October 2024

The problem of plastics pollution has become one of the most urgent issues in the world now especially plastic packaging materials. This study assessed how to implement product packaging circularity for its resolution. This study was aimed at determining appropriate package circularity sustainability practices for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in Ghana. The study adopted purposive sampling procedure to select 14 out of the numerous fast-moving consumer goods companies in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The sampled size of the study was 217 participants.It was a quantitative research approach that utilized a survey instrument (Google form) for collection of data that were analysed using descriptive statistics. The results of this study provided useful directions for FMCG firms and policy makers in Ghana and globally as the base for the initiatives of zero plastic waste and contribution towards the global fight against pollution and promotion of sustainable ESG strategy within FMCG industry.
STUDI PENGGUNA APLIKASI SISTEM INFORMASI KEARSIPAN DINAMIS TERINTEGRASI (SRIKANDI) PADA PEMERINTAH KOTA PALOPO
Authors: H INDAH AZZAHRA. , NATALIA NATALIA , ILMAN NUR
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine the satisfaction of users of the Srikandi Information System Application where the measurement of user satisfaction of the Srikandi application was carried out, their understanding especially the ease of using the Srikandi application, where a sample of Srikandi users who work in the Palopo city government environment was taken involving 20 respondents. The questionnaire questions were made with 10 questions using the google form tool with a likert scale whose results can be seen directly from the googleform output.The results of the study showed that many respondents answered agree and strongly agree with the existence of the Srikandi application, where this application makes the work of its users easier. With the Srikandi application, users can make their work time more efficient.The above shows that the SRIKANDI Application is very supportive in the governance of letter archiving performance in the Palopo City Government environment, in addition the SRIKANDI Application can be relied on in the efficiency of letter services in the city of Palopo.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari kepuasan pengguna Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Srikandi dimana dilakukan pengukuran kepuasan pengguna aplikasi srikan pemahaman mereka khususnya kemudahan dalam penggunaan aplikasi srikandi, dimana dilakukan pengambilan sampel pengguna Srikandi yang bertugas di lingkup pemerintah kota Palopo yang melibatkan 20 orang responden.Pertanyaan kuisioner dibuat dengan 10 pertanyaan menggunakan tools google form dengan skala likert yang hasilnya langsung dapat dilihat dari output googleform tersebut.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa banyaknya responden menjawab setuju dan sangat setuju dengan adanya aplikasi srikandi, dimana aplikasi ini memudahkan pekerjaan para penggunanya. Dengan aplikasi srikandi pengguna dapat mengefesienkan waktu bekerja. Hal diatas menandakan bahwa Aplikasi SRIKANDI sangat mendukung dalam tata kelola kinerja pengarsipan surat di Pemerintahan kota Palopo selain itu Aplikasi SRIKANDI dapat diandalkan dalam efisiensi pelayanan persuratan di kota Palopo.