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How the Perceived Moral Trajectory of Society Drives Support for Anti-Democratic Behaviour and Authoritarian Leaders
Authors: Ruisch Benjamin , Manzi Francesca , Scheepers Daan
Published: January 2021

Nations around the world have been witnessing a gradual erosion of democracy. Explanations for why citizens increasingly support anti-democratic behavior and authoritarian leaders range from concern about changing racial demographics to growing polarization and cues from political elites. In 23 studies (total N = 16,353), we propose and test an alternative, more parsimonious account for why some people support anti-democratic behavior—and why this support often appears to be higher among those on the political right. We find that people across the political spectrum—both progressive/liberal and conservative alike—perceive that society is becoming increasingly morally liberal over time. This leads to feelings of advancement and growth among self-identified political liberals, but creates a sense of collective threat among conservatives, who fear for the continued existence of their ideological group. This sense of threat, in turn, drives conservatives to support anti-democratic behavior and authoritarian leaders as a “last resort” for protecting their group. Importantly, however, leading liberals to experience similar levels of collective threat affects their support for anti-democratic behavior in parallel ways, demonstrating that these processes are rooted in a shared psychology of threat that is common to both left and right.
Measuring Cognitive Abilities in the Wild: Validating a Population-Scale Game-Based Cognitive Assessment
Authors: Pedersen Mads Kock , Díaz Carlos Mauricio Castaño , Wang Qian Janice , Alba-Marrugo Mario Alejandro , Amidi Ali , Basaiawmoit Rajiv Vaid , Bergenholtz Carsten , Christiansen Morten H. , Gajdacz Miroslav , Hertwig Ralph , Ishkhanyan Byurakn , Klyver Kim , Ladegaard Nicolai , Mathiasen Kim , Parsons Christine Elizabeth , Rafner Janet , Villadsen Anders Ryom , Wallentin Mikkel , Zana Blanka , Sherson Jacob Friis
Published: January 2021

Rapid individual cognitive phenotyping holds the potential to revolutionize domains as wide-ranging as personalized learning, employment practices, and precision psychiatry. Going beyond limitations imposed by traditional lab-based experiments, new efforts have been underway towards greater ecological validity and participant diversity to capture the full range of individual differences in cognitive abilities and behaviors across the general population. Building on this, we developed Skill Lab, a novel game-based tool that simultaneously assesses a broad suite of cognitive abilities while providing an engaging narrative. Skill Lab consists of six mini-games as well as 14 established cognitive ability tasks. Using a popular citizen science platform (N = 10725), we conducted a comprehensive validation in the wild of a game-based cognitive assessment suite. Based on the game and validation task data, we constructed reliable models to simultaneously predict eight cognitive abilities based on the users’ in-game behavior. Follow-up validation tests revealed that the models can discriminate nuances contained within each separate cognitive ability as well as capture a shared main factor of generalized cognitive ability. Our game-based measures are five times faster to complete than the equivalent task-based measures and replicate previous findings on the decline of certain cognitive abilities with age in our large cross-sectional population sample (N = 6369). Taken together, our results demonstrate the feasibility of rapid in-the-wild systematic assessment of cognitive abilities as a promising first step towards population-scale benchmarking and individualized mental health diagnostics.
Remote Cognitive Assessment in Severe Mental Illness: A Scoping Review
Authors: Lavigne Katie M. , Sauve Genevieve , Raucher-Chéné Delphine , Guimond Synthia , Lecomte Tania , Bowie Christopher , Menon Mahesh , Lal Shalini , Woodward Todd , Bodnar Michael , Lepage Martin
Published: January 2021

Many individuals living with severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia, present cognitive deficits and reasoning biases negatively impacting clinical and functional trajectories. Remote cognitive assessment presents many opportunities for advancing research and treatment, but has yet to be widely used in psychiatric populations. We conducted a scoping review of remote cognitive assessment in severe mental illness to provide an overview of available measures and guide best practices. Overall, 34 studies (n = 20,813 clinical participants) were reviewed and remote measures, psychometrics, facilitators, barriers, and future directions were synthesized using a logic model. We identified 82 measures assessing cognition in severe mental illness across 11 cognitive domains and four device platforms. Remote measures were generally comparable to traditional versions, though psychometric properties were infrequently reported. Facilitators included standardized procedures and wider recruitment, whereas barriers included imprecise measure adaptations, technology inaccessibility, low patient engagement and poor digital literacy. Our review identified several remote cognitive measures in psychiatry across all cognitive domains. However, there is a need for more rigorous validation of these measures and consideration of potential influential factors, such as sex and gender. We provide recommendations for conducting remote cognitive assessment in psychiatry and fostering high quality research using digital technologies.
Studi Fenomenologi: Penggunaan Aplikasi Weverse Shop oleh ARMY
Authors: Luthfina Syanaz , Irwansyah Irwansyah
Published: January 2021

Aplikasi Weverse Shop merupakan teknologi media baru yang menghadirkan komunitas baru untuk saling berkomunikasi berbagai bentuk budaya pop. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisis konstruksi sosial teknologi dalam perkembangan teknologi yang terjadi di media baru serta penggunaan aplikasi Weverse Shop. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan mengadopsi pendekatan fenomenologi. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara individu semi-terstruktur terhadap empat orang Indonesia berusia 21-28 tahun yang menggunakan smartphone, berdomisili di wilayah Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tanggerang, dan Bekasi (Jabodetabek), penggemar BTS, mengumpulkan album atau merchandise, mengunduh dan menggunakan aplikasi, serta studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian ini menghasilkan lima tema utama kemunculan dan penggunaan aplikasi Weverse Shop, yaitu: (1) Antusiasme kehadiran aplikasi; (2) Penggunaan dan pengembangan aplikasi; (3) Pemilihan untuk penggunaan aplikasi; (4) Alasan pembelian barang koleksi menggunakan aplikasi, dan (5) Aplikasi Weverse Shop sebagai salah satu bentuk konstruksi teknologi sosial, Substansi penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi berupa rekomendasi kebijakan baru mengenai penggunaan teknologi aplikasi berbasis e-commerce sebagai wawasan baru yang tercipta akibat konstruksi sosial, dan digunakan oleh manusia untuk memenuhi kebutuhan fandom.
Penggunaan Message Appeals dalam Strategi Pesan Kampanye Anti Kekerasan Berbasis Gender Online
Authors: Ratnasari Eny , Sumartias Suwandi , Romli Rosnandar
Published: January 2021

Meningkatnya kasus Kekerasan Berbasis Gender Online (KBGO) dalam enam tahun terakhir membuat Sub Divisi Digital At-Risks SAFEnet (Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network) melakukan Kampanye “Awas KBGO!” untuk memberikan warning kepada publik. Strategi pesan dengan menggunakan daya tarik pesan masih belum berhasil untuk meningkatkan awareness publik. Penelitian ini berfokus untuk menganalisis kekuatan dan tantangan penggunaan message appeals dalam strategi pesan Kampanye “Awas KBGO!”. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus pada organisasi nirlaba SAFEnet dengan teknik pengumpulan data yakni wawancara, observasi, dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kampanye “Awas KBGO!” menggunakan strategi pesan message appeals (daya tarik pesan) yang terbagi menjadi dua yaitu reasoning appeals (daya tarik alasan) dan emotional appeals (daya tarik emosional). Emotional appeals yang digunakan menimbulkan dua perasaan yaitu perasaan positif dan perasaan negatif. Penggunaan pesan kampanye yang menimbulkan perasaan negatif berupa fear appeals lebih dominan dibandingkan dengan pesan positif. Kekuatan pesan kampanye terletak pada penggunaan data dan fakta, sedangkan fear appeals justru menjadi tantangan karena menimbulkan perasaan tidak nyaman bagi target audiens. Substansi penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi berupa rekomendasi kebijakan baru kepada SAFEnet untuk memperbanyak pesan kampanye yang memanusiakan (humanize) dengan narasi positif dan teknik storytelling.
Nutritional Antioxidants and Lipid Profile in Newly Diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Authors: BK Manjunatha Goud , O Sarsina Devi , N Bhavna , RN Devaki , K Deepa , S Niveditha
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by symmetric erosive synovitis. The pathogenesis of bone erosion and joint deformities are not fully understood. The aim of this study was to find out vitamin C and E levels along with the lipid profile in newly diagnosed cases of RA. Materials and Methods: The patients for the study were selected from individuals attending the routine checkup in an Outpatient Department. Based on the criteria led by the American Rheumatism Association (ARA), the newly diagnosed patients were taken as cases and other normal individuals were taken as control group in the study. A total of 50 subjects were included in the study with the age group of 48 ± six years for both genders. Serum Vitamin-E was determined by the colorimetric method and serum Vitamin-C was estimated by the dinitro phenyl hydrazine method. Serum total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, and VLDL levels were estimated by the enzymatic method. LDL- cholesterol was calculated by the Friedewald's formula. Results: The levels of nutritional antioxidants vitamin E and C were different significantly in RA patients compared to control group. The lipid profile parameters were also different significantly in RA patients compared to the controls. Conclusion: Patients with RA presented with an imbalance in the oxidant-antioxidant system that markedly increased lipid peroxidation products and significantly decreased lipid soluble antioxidant vitamin E. These changes might play a role in the tissue damage and inflammation process in this disease.
Stage Protocol in the Management of Infection Following Plating of the Tibia
Authors: MY Nazri , Halim AS
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Anterior border of the tibia is covered only by a thin layer of protective tissue. Plating of the tibia often results in wound complication and infection if the injury to this area is not recognized. We review our results of managing infection following plating of the tibia using a protocol base on the status of bone healing and the presence of bone or soft-tissue defect. Methods: Eight cases of infection following plating of the tibia were managed according to stage procedures protocols and classification, which is based on the state of bony union and the defect following wound debridement. The soft-tissue defects were managed with local flaps, and the bone defects were managed with Illizarov bone transport. Results: Three patients had more than one bacterium isolated. Gram negative organisms were isolated from seven patients. Methicillineresistant Staphylococcus aureus was isolated in two patients. All patients achieved union with a mean union time of seven months. The infections were controlled in seven patients. One patient had minimal sinus discharge but refused further treatment. Conclusions: The stage protocol for the management of infection following plating of the tibia is practical and produces excellent results.
Patient-Reported Outcomes of Retropubic versus Trans-Obturator Mid-Urethral Slings for Urinary Stress Incontinence: The Malaysian Experience
Authors: N Zalina , N Kamal , N Aruku , AR Jamaluddin
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Studies reported that trans-obturator mid-urethral sling (TOT) is superior in safety and efficacy when compared with retro-pubic trans-vaginal tape (TVT) with regard to bladder, vascular and urethral injury. The purpose of this study is to determine if the TOT is equivalent to the TVT by using patient-reported outcomes for the treatment of urodynamic stress urinary incontinence (USI) at Ipoh Hospital. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study on all consecutive patients who underwent TVT procedure between Jan 2005 and Jan 2006 and TOT procedure from Jan 2006 to Jun 2008. Post operatively; all women were followed up at one month, three months, 12 months and annually, thereafter. Data was retrieved from the patients’ records based on the standard pre-operative assessment sheet and follow up record. Then, interviews were made via a telecommunication to assess the patients’ symptoms and satisfaction using a validated questionnaire. Data analysis were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows version 19 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois) considering a significant level of P < 0.05. Results: Total of 51 subjects in TVT group and 52 in TOT group were available for analysis. At 12 months, the stress urinary incontinence (SUI) cure rate is higher in the TVT (90.2%) compared to TOT (80.8%) group; however, it was not statistically significant (p=0.279). The lower urinary tract symptoms (LUT) were improved post-operatively in both groups with urgency and urgency incontinence being significantly better in the TVT group. Four (7.4%) subjects in the TVT group had a bladder perforation (p=0.992) and one case of vaginal erosion reported in the TOT group. Conclusion: TVT had a higher successful rate in the treatment of SUI; however, it increases the risk of bladder perforation. Over active bladder symptom (OAB) were significantly improved in the TVT compared to TOT group.
Protein profiling of chicken breast muscles from different slaughter houses in relation to meat quality
Authors: Hasniza Zin Noor , Abdul Halim Murni , Muhamad Bunnori Noraslinda , Haron Normah , Abdul Wahab Widya
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Chicken meat is a source of protein in the human diet. Protein content and values define the quality of chicken meat. This research aimed to analyze variations of protein profiles in chicken breast muscles from different slaughtering houses by using proteomic strategies. Methods: Total proteins of chicken breast muscles from three different slaughtering houses (Sample A, Sample B and Sample C) were extracted and quantified by using Bradford assay. Then, the proteins were separated by SDS-PAGE to monitor the quality of extracted proteins. Protein profiles in different samples were compared by 2D-GE analysis. Results: The most highly expressed protein band was located between the molecular size of 37-50 kD in all samples and it was expected to be betaactin. While resolved in 2D-PAGE, differences in protein expression were observed between samples. There were three spots expressed with highest intensity in Sample B compared to others. The protein spot detected at pH 5.28 and the size range between 50- 75 kD was predicted to be NADPH-cytochrome P450 reductase (CPR), at pH 6.45 and molecular weight between 37-50 kD was expected to be creatine kinase M-type (M-CK) while at pH 6.78 and molecular size nearly 25 kD was expected to be αB-crystallin. Conclusions: It can be mentioned that these proteins could play a vital role in mechanisms that contribute to the poor quality of chicken meat.
Extraction of omega 3 fatty acids from sardine byproducts using supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2)
Authors: F. Sahena , I.S.M. Zaidul , B.Y Kamaruzzaman , H.M. Abir , A.H. Rukshana
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Sardine generally processed as canned fish, and in consequence of a lot of solid waste are generated as byproducts which could be good sources of fish oil. Omega-3 fatty acid compositions of total lipids extracted by supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) from sardine fish by-product (head, skin and viscera) were determined and the results were compared with Soxhlet extraction. Methods: SC-CO2 extraction was performed at the optimized condition at a temperature of 60 0 C, the pressure of 35 Mpa and flow rate of 3 ml min-1 . Results: Highest yield was obtained from the skin (42.5%) followed by the head (22.4%) and the viscera (9.6%) which is closer to that of the yield of Soxhlet extraction method where 44%, 23% and 11% (on dry basis) oil were yielded from skin, head and viscera, respectively. Saturated fatty acid was dominant incorporate with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acid in all organs and the difference of extracted fatty acids between SC-CO2 and Soxhlet methods were insignificant. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) was characteristically major PUFA accounting 19.8% in head, 15.4% in skin and 13.6% in viscera of the total fatty acids. Conclusions: Total oil extracted by SC-CO2 had lower free fatty acid content than the oil extracted by Soxhlet method. Thus, SC-CO2 could be the effective method for extracting omega-3 PUFA rich fish oil from sardine by-products.
Histological changes of uterus after comparative treatment of female rats by Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds and combined oral contraceptive pills
Authors: Naji Allow Ahmed Kaid , Rebhi Hilles Ayah , Yousef Zainab , Bakrim Norbaiyah Mohamed , Ahmed Belqees , Saxena Anil Kumar
Published: January 2021

Introduction: This study evaluates the histological changes of uterine tissue in the female Sprague Dawley rats after administration of Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) seeds in comparison to combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs). Methods: Twenty four female Sprague Dawley strain rats of 8 weeks old were divided into A, B, and C groups. Group A was the control and B was administrated with 0.05 mg/kg body weight of COCPs for 15 days. Group C was treated with 750 mg/kg body weight of fenugreek seed aqueous (FSA) extract for 15 days. The uterine tissues were isolated and studied histologically. Results: The uterine weight in the FSA extract treated group was normal, while in the COCPs treated group it was insignificantly increased. The endometrial thickness and endometrial gland density were normal in the FSA extract treated group, while in the COCPs treated group it was atrophied. Decidual-like cells were observed in the COCPs treated group only. Conclusions: Endometrial atrophy and decidual-like cells were noted after COCPs treatment while in the FSA extract and control groups they were absent. The findings suggest that fenugreek seeds could be used as an alternative natural and safe contraceptive product.
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Hypertension among Adolescents in Malaysia
Authors: JK Liew , XP Cheong , L Law , WH Teo , SS Eng , CF Ngim , A Ramadas
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Evidence has shown an increase in paediatric hypertension globally and this could give rise to increase prevalence of adult hypertension. The purpose of this paper was to determine the prevalence of hypertension among adolescents in Malaysia as well as the association between hypertension and lifestyle factors selected based on published literature. Methods: Adolescents aged 13-17 years old were selected randomly from two secondary schools to have their blood pressure measured. Their lifestyle information was obtained through completed bilingual questionnaires based on validated instruments, as well as anthropometry measurements. The relationship between hypertension and lifestyle factors was determined through statistical analysis. Results: A total of 273 students were included in the study with 120 (44%) males and 153 (56%) females. The prevalence of hypertension was 24.5% among the respondents with the highest being recorded among Malays (28.7%). Generally, hypertension was associated with an increased Body Mass Index (BMI) (AOR=4.053, 95%CI=1.677-9.795, p=0.002) and waist circumference (WC) (AOR=2.918, 95%CI=1.171-7.269, p=0.021) in all respondents. Similar associations were noted in females (BMI: AOR=7.707, 95%CI=2.043-29.072, p=0.003; WC: AOR=3.690, 95%CI=1.011-13.464, p=0.048) but not in males. Conclusion: Hypertension recorded high prevalence among Malaysian adolescents in our study. The strong association between elevated body weight, BMI and WC with hypertension may require further study to evaluate the need for screening
Protective Effects of Orlistat on Lipid Profile, Cardiac Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Histology in High-fat Diet-induced Obese Rats
Authors: ZA Othman , WS Wan ghazali , L Noordin , N Omar , NA Mohd. Yusof , M Mohamaed
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Orlistat is a widely used drug in treating obesity as it promotes weight reduction. The aim of this study was to determine the protective effects of orlistat (10 mg/kg/day) on cardiovascular parameters and oxidative stress biomarkers in high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese rats. Methods: Twenty-four male rats Sprague Dawley rats were divided into three groups and fed with normal diet (N), HFD and HFD with orlistat (HFD+O). Orlistat was administered daily by oral gavage and after six weeks, all rats were sacrificed. Results: Administration of orlistat along with HFD (HFD+O) has brought significant decreases in Lee obesity index and LDL level compared to HFD group. Activities of cardiac superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase (CAT) were significantly higher, whereas level of oxidised LDL was significantly lower in HFD+O group compared to HFD group. HFD group had significantly higher necrotic patch area in myocardium while minimal histological changes were seen in HFD+O group. Conclusion: This study may suggest that administration of orlistat at 10 mg/kg/day for 6 weeks may have protective effects against the changes on Lee obesity index, lipid profiles, cardiac oxidative stress biomarkers and histology of myocardium in HFD-induced obese rats possibly through its hypolipidaemic and antioxidant actions.
Validation of the Malay Version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale among Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: MFI Leong Abdullah , H Sidi , YP Ng
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Depression and anxiety are common complications associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients but screening tools which are validated to assess these complications in the TBI population are scarce. This study investigated the validity of the Malay version of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to screen for depression and anxiety among Malaysian TBI patients. Materials and Methods: This cross -sectional study recruited 101 TBI patients in which they were administered the Malay version of HADS and the Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorder 4th Edition (DSM-IV) for Axis I Disorders (SCID-I) (as comparison tool). Internal consistency (Cronbach’s α) and concurrent validity (using receiver operating characteristics) of the Malay version of HADS were evaluated. Results: The total Malay version of HADS score and its anxiety subscale exhibited good internal consistency of 0.80 and 0.78 respectively, but the internal consistency of its depressive subscale was low at 0.57. The depressive subscale of the Malay version of HADS exhibited high area under the curve (AUC) of 0.86, specificity of 82%, sensitivity of 76% and negative predictive value of 91% but its positive predictive value was 58%, at cut-off point of 8/9. While the anxiety subscale also demonstrated high AUC of 0.88, specificity of 71%, sensitivity of 93% and negative predictive value of 98% its positive predictive value was only 34%. Conclusion: The Malay version of HADS is a valid screening tool for depression and anxiety among Malaysian TBI population.
A Systematic Review on the Intervention Using Exercise Gaming to reduce Childhood Obesity
Authors: NA Aminuddin , NA Azit
Published: January 2021

The worsening trend of childhood obesity is a global public health issue. Digital technology evolution is a contributing factor towards physical inactivity and obesity among children. In order to overcome this growing problem, exercise games have been introduced in early eighties to ameliorate this obesogenic environment. Exercise games utilize innovative technologies that provide an interactive environment, requiring gestures and body movements to simulate on-screen gameplay. The objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness of exercise gaming intervention in managing childhood obesity. A systematic review was performed. Six articles examining exercise video games impact on weight management among children published between January 2013 and December 2017 in the English language were selected from a total of 54 articles identified through five major search engines. Majority of the research was conducted in developed countries particularly in the United States whereby some developing countries had started with small-scale researches in this area. The result indicated that there was a significant increase in physical activity level, reduction of BMI, reduced adipose tissue composition and a positive psychological impact after the intervention of exercise games. However, the impact of exercise games on physiological and metabolic parameters were inconclusive and requires further study. In conclusion, exercise games are the effective way to combat childhood obesity, along with other modules of lifestyle.
The Effects of Aquilaria malaccensis Leaves Aqueous Extract on Sperm of Sprague Dawley Rats towards Early Embryogenesis
Authors: Ismail Faridah , Abdul Wahab Azantee Yazmie , Md Isa Muhammad Lokman , Muhammad Hussin , Raja Ismail Raja Arif Shah , Abdul Razak Redzuan Nul Hakim
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Oxidative stress induced by excessive and unopposed levels of reactive oxygen species in male reproductive system results in impaired sperm quality, fertilization capacity and poor embryo development. Our goal is to assess the potential effects of Aquilaria malaccensis (AM) leaves, a plant with strong antioxidant property on early embryo development in vitro and embryo quality following fertilization with cyclophosphamide (CP) exposed rat sperm. Materials and Methods: Twenty four male Sprague Dawley rats were allocated into eight groups of three rats (n = 3): control, CP only (200 mg/kg), AM only (100 mg/kg, 300 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg) and CP + AM (100 mg/kg, 300 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg). Animals were sacrificed after 63 days of treatment and sperm from caudal epididymis were taken for in vitro fertilization (IVF) with oocytes from untreated female. Fertilization, embryo division and embryo morphology were examined at 8 and 48 hours post insemination and compared between groups. Statistical evaluations were performed using Chi-Square test and Fisher’s exact test and p-value <0.05 was considered significant. Results: Administration of AM leave extract at 100 mg/kg/day to normal rats and CP-exposed rats has significantly increased (p><0.05) the fertilization rate, early cleavage rate and embryo quality when compared to CP only treated group. However, other groups showed no significant differences. Conclusion: Overall, the present results indicate the potential of AM leave extract supplementation to improve the fertility and early embryo development in male rat exposed to CP by inhibiting the oxidative processes and scavenging free radicals.>
Knee Pain During Islamic Prayer after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Hamstring and Bone Patellar Tendon Autograft
Authors: N. Ahmed , M.T. Shihabudin , S. Ab Rahman
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Hamstring tendon (HT) and bone patellar tendon bone (BPTB) are the commonly used autograft in an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. The BPTB is said to have more incidence of anterior knee pain compared to HT. The study aimed to compare the severity of knee pain during Islamic prayer kneeling. Methods: A cross sectional cohort analysis of patients undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery using BPTB with HT autografts was conducted to determine differences in postoperative pain while kneeling and ability to pray in normal position. Kneeling during prayer and the ability to sit while performing prayer were assessed at 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th month. Results: There were no significant differences in mean pain score while kneeling at 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th month. The mean difference of patient’s ability to perform normal prayers for BPTB (3.56+1.16) and HT (3.30+1.05) was found insignificant. The average number of patients in both groups was able to pray between 3 to 4 months post operatively as full range of motion of knee is allowed within this period. Total 49 patients (BPTB 23, HT 26) out of 60 were able to pray normally within 4 months post-operation. Mostly delayed due to anterior knee pain. Conclusion: There is no different in term of knee pain during kneeling while performing Islamic prayer between those who had their ACL reconstructed either using BPTB or HT autograft.
Study on Correlations Between Glycated Haemoglobin, Lipid Profiles and Blood Glucose Levels in Type 2 Diabetics Living at Moderate High Altitude
Authors: B Rajashekar Rao , PB Parineetha , Vc Venkata Raman
Published: January 2021

Introduction: The study was conducted to look for the effects of polycythaemia on Glycosylated Haemoglobin (GHb) levels and to the see the correlations between the levels of haemoglobin, GHb, blood glucose, and lipid profiles including Atherogenic Index of plasma (AIP), in type 2 diabetics living 5800ft above sea level at Gangtok in Sikkim, India. GHb is used to predict the risk of long term complications of Diabetes mellitus (DM) like coronary artery disease (CAD). Materials and Methods: The study group consisted of Group I (Type 2 DM male patients with PPG levels 200mg/ dl) and age matched healthy males formed the control group. Results: In Group I, GHb levels correlated positively with AIP, but not with TC/HDL-C ratio. In Group II, both PPG and GHb levels correlated positively with Total cholesterol (TC), LDL Cholesterol, TC /HDL-C ratio and AIP. This shows that higher PPG levels are associated with more Atherogenic lipid profiles. Study also showed higher GHb levels in controls at 7.61%, and correlated positively with postprandial glucose (PPG) levels (r = 0.92). Conclusion: In predicting risk for future CAD, PPG levels and AIP can be used as an adjunct parameter.
Anterior Myocardial Infarction Associated with Myocardial Bridging in a Young Man
Authors: HA Ngow , WMN Wan Khairina
Published: January 2021

A 43-year-old man presented with acute extensive anterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. During coronary angiogram, a segment of myocardial bridging was noted in the mid-segment of left anterior descending artery. The association of myocardial bridging and an anterior ST segment elevation is rarely reported in the medical literature. Myocardial bridging is caused by systolic compression of a coronary artery by overlying myocardium tissue. It is a rare coronary artery anomaly, which usually has a benign prognosis despite some case reports of myocardial ischemia leading to myocardial infarction, lethal arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. We report one such case of myocardial bridging that was complicated with acute extensive anterior myocardial infarction.
The Nature and Philosophy of Sovereignty: A Comparative Analysis of Western and Islamic Notions of Sovereignty
Authors: Munir Bakht , Riaz Jawwad , Khan Ali Nawaz
Published: January 2021

Sovereignty is one of the most appreciated attributes of a political system. However, there are certain issues to which political thinkers share competing views: the original presenters of the concept of sovereignty, how the concept of sovereignty evolved, how a sovereign represents the will of people, and what are the common and differentiating features of sovereignty between the western and the Islamic political thinkers. With qualitative research methodology, this work aimed to investigate historical roots of sovereignty and it explicated by whom the legal exposition of sovereignty was initially given. The research at hand critically investigated the notion of sovereignty and highlighted the contribution of western and Islamic philosophers in the conceptualization of the idea of sovereignty and its relation with other attributes such as government and democracy are comparatively examined
IRRELEVANCE IN EU, UNITED KINGDOM AND SERBIAN PARLIAMENTARY DISCOURSE
Authors: Jovanović Vladimir Ž. , Radulović Milica
Published: January 2021

The focus of this research paper is the analysis of argumentative moves in parliamentary discourse that could be characterised as irrelevance criticisms. The term criticism is preferred to the more rigorous term fallacy as careful scrutiny is always advised before an argument is disqualified as missing the point. For the purpose of this research, an irrelevance criticism typology was devised to correspond to parliamentary discourse, an epistemic genre supposed to give knowledge and solutions to the debated political and
legislative issues. The empirical part of the study is based on a cross-cultural corpus of almost 200 instances of irrelevance criticisms identified in six European Union, United Kingdom and Serbian parliamentary debates surrounding the questions addressed in the post-Brexit decade. The research corpus analysis involves the identification of core irrelevance types, their frequencies and implications within MP and MEP contributions in the parliamentary debates observed.
KEUNIKAN BATU AKIK GARUT SEBAGAI SALAH SATU DAYA TARIK PARIWISATA DI KABUPATEN GARUT
Authors: Qoriah Desi , Pansuri Cecep Hamjah
Published: January 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keunikan yang terkandung dalam batu akik Garutan sebagai salah satu daya tarik pariwisata. Penelitian ini terfokus menelusuri keunikan apa saja yang terkandung dalam batu akik baik secara pisik yaitu bentuk dan warna juga fungsi-sungsi lain selain sebagai aksesoris seperti sebagai alat terapi, pemancar energi tubuh dan hal-hal lain yang diyakini masyarakat. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik penentuan informan dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling, sedangkan metode pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara semi-terstruktur dan dokumentasi. Uji keabsahan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah triangulasi sumber. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah reduksi, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan / verifikasi.Kata kunci: Keunikan Batu Akik, Ciri khas Batu akik Garut, Batu Akik Garut
AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN EKSTRAK LAMUN (Enhalus acoroides) ASAL PULAU LAE-LAE MAKASSAR TERHADAP RADIKAL ABTS
Authors: Sami Fitriyanti Jumaetri , Nur Syamsu , Sapra Amriani , Libertin Libertin
Published: January 2021

Antioxidants are compounds that can inhibit or prevent oxidation reactions, which are the result of chemical reactions and metabolic processes that occur in the body. Enhalus acoroides is a type of seagrass found in Indonesian waters, generally living in sandy sediments with high bioturbation. Lamun has good nutrition and fiber so that it can be a source of food and medicine. The aim of this study was to examine the antioxidant activity of the seagrass extract Enhalus acoroides against ABTS radicals (2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid). The results of the study of seagrass extract using ethanol solvents had a very strong antioxidant category ie 38,008 µg /ml, the smaller the absorbance value, the higher the inhibitory value in which the antioxidant activity of the extract is higher, but when compared with the routine compound control of 0.500 µg /ml, seagrass ethanol extract is still lower.
Identifying The Narrator of Hadith in The Critism of Sanad
Authors: Lukman Jannah
Published: January 2021

The Prophetic Hadith has been criticized by sanad and isnad analyzing.In this study, the author explained the narrators of Hadith identity needed based on ‘Ilmu rijāl al-Hadīś. This study aimed to identify the narrators of Hadith correctly and identify their biography objectively to prevent and avoid misidentify in sanad. This process of analyses aims to win sanad quality. This research is a qualitatve study using analytical description to explain the resources. The primary data used in this study is a book the so-called ‘Ulūm al- Hadīś. The research found out many aspects are pivotal for considerations in identifyng the  rawi when someone wants to quote his hadith, such as ensuring the name, nasab, nisbah, kuniah, maula, mutasyābih, mubham, laqab, teacher and student, rihlah, tarikh, and thabaqat. This research alsofound the book of the narrator’s biography resourches to help the process of identifications
Naskah Hadis Aceh
Authors: Suparwany Suparwany
Published: January 2021

Tren penelitian naskah Aceh saat ini masih terfokus pada naskah-naskah sejarah, naskah perang, dan naskah tasawwuf, sedangkan naskah-naskah hadis nampaknya belum banyak menarik perhatian filolog baik dari luar maupun dalam Aceh. Hal ini disebabkan mungkin karena para peneliti naskah belum mengetahui keberadaan naskah-naskah yang ditulis ulama Aceh sekaligus ulama nusantara tersebut. Kemungkinan lain juga barangkali karena adanya dugaan bahwa pembahasan hadis di masa lalu bersifat inklusif dalam bahasan kajian-kajian keilmuan Islam lainnya. Dengan menggunakan metode kepustakaan, artikel ini mengkaji trend penulisan, penelitian dan konservasi naskah hadis Aceh paska Tsunami. Sebagai hasil kajian dinyatakan bahwa penelitian terhadap naskah hadis di Aceh sangat perlu dilakukan secara komprehensif mengingat inventaris naskah hadis telah tersedia di beberapa tempat di Aceh seperti naskah Kitab Fawaidul Bahiyah karya Syaikh Ar-Raniry, Syarah Lathif ‘ala Arba’in Hadisan lil Imam An-Nawawi dan Mawa’id al-Badi’ karya Syeikh Abdul Rauf Al-Jawi Al- Singkili, Sanad Riyadh al-Shalihin Li al-Imam  An-Nawawi Syaikh Ibn Ahmad Al-Fasangani Al-Atsyi karya Tgk Chik Awee Geutah, Kitab  Iqadh  al-Faqilin karya Syaikh Ibrahim, serta kitab Syifa’ al-Qulub dan kitab Lubab al-Hadis karya Syaikh Abdullah Ba’id Al-Asyi
儿童识字类App中情感化设计的应用研究
Authors: 李 科涵 , 阮 文韬
Published: January 2021

手机用户群体越来越广泛,手机App中儿童用户群体有着其年龄层特征的需求,本文通过分析儿童用户群体的阶段性的心理特征和感觉特征,并结合情感化设计理论,总结在儿童类识字App中情感化设计策略。
Analysis Of The Effect Of Good Corporate Governance, Company Profitability And Risk On Tax Avoidance
Authors: Palupi Wiandini Sranti , Hidayah Nurul , Septyanto Tri
Published: January 2021

Taxes are one of the main sources of state revenue. The difference in interests between tax authorities and companies based on agency theory will lead to non-compliance by taxpayers or company management which has an impact on companies to do tax avoidance. Tax avoidance actions taken by companies can cause tax revenue by the state to be not optimal. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence tax avoidance. The variables used are GCG, Profitability, and Company Risk to assess the extent to which these variables affect tax avoidance. Based on the purposive sampling method with the period 2017 to 2019, a total of 54 samples from 18 companies were obtained. Hypothesis testing is carried out using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that the indicators of corporate risk variables had a positive effect on tax avoidance; the audit committee variable has a negative effect on tax avoidance; Independent commissioner variable, institutional ownership and profitability have no effect on tax avoidance
Outlook Internasionalisasi UMKM 2021: Meraih Kesempatan dalam Perlindungan Pasca Pandemi
Authors: Kaukab M. Elfan
Published: January 2021

Pandemi Covid-19 membuat masa depan UMKM di pasar global menjadi lebih tidak pasti. Indonesia adalah salah satu negara dengan jumlah UMKM terbesar dari segi total maupun kepadatan di masyarakat. Dalam artikel ini, sejumlah peristiwa yang terjadi di tahun 2020 digunakan untuk memprediksi masa depan internasionalisasi UMKM di tahun 2021. UU No 11 Tahun 2020 tentang Cipta Kerja, kebijakan social dan physical distancing, keputusan pelarangan impor CPO Uni Eropa, dan kesepakatan Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ditinjau. Tinjauan dari keempat kelompok kebijakan ini membawa pada kemungkinan munculnya Peraturan Pemerintah tentang Kemudahan, Perlindungan, dan Pemberdayaan UMK; keberlanjutan dari virtualisasi; perambahan peluang ekspor CPO ke negara-negara IORA dan perbaikan internal industri CPO; serta hadirnya berbagai kerjasama di bidang e-commerce, HAKI, akses pasar, dan inovasi dengan negara-negara ASEAN, Tiongkok, Jepang, Korea Selatan, Australia, dan Selandia Baru. Keberhasilan UMKM dalam meraih peluang dari pasar global ini tergantung dari kemampuan UMKM dalam menjadi pemain sejak awal lewat dukungan pemerintah yang maksimal.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Transformasional, Lingkungan Kerja Fisik, dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Guru
Authors: Purwanto Eko , Solichin Much. Riyadus
Published: January 2021

enelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional kepala sekolah, lingkungan kerja fisik, dan didiplin kerja terhadap kinerja guru (studi pada guru PNS di MTs N 5 Kebumen). Permasalahan yang diangkat dalam penelitian ini adalah Analisis pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional, lingkungan kerja fisik, dan disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja guru PNS di MTs N 5 kebumen, dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional kepala sekolah, lingkungan kerja fisik, dan disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja guru PNS di MTs N 5 Kebumen secara parsial maupun simultan. Data sampel yang diambil pada penelitian ini yaitu guru PNS di MTs N 5 Kebumen yang berjumlah 46 guru sebagai responden. Instrumen atau alat pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini adalah menggunakan angket/kuesioner.

Alat analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda.. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan antara lain analisis kualitatif dan analisis kuantitatif yang terdiri dari uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji t, uji F, analisis regresi linier berganda (skala likert). Data dianalisis dengan bantuan program SPSS Release 24 for Windows. Hasil dari pembuktian hipotesis pertama bahwa kepemimpinan transformasional memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja. Hasil dari hipotesis ke dua bahwa lingkungan kerja fisik tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja. Hasil dari pembuktian hipotesis ketiga bahwa disiplin kerja memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja. Hasil dari hipotesis keempat kepemimpinan transformasional, lingkungan kerja fisik, dan disiplin kerja secara bersama-sama berpengaruh terhadap kinerja.
Pengaruh Workplace Spirituality dan Person Job Fit Terhadap Intention to Stay melalui Organizational Commitment sebagai Variabel Intervening
Authors: Surantoro Lukman , Solichin Much. Riyadus
Published: January 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh workplace spirituality dan person job fit terhadap intention to stay melalui organizational commitment pada pegawai LAZIS Al Ihsan Jawa Tengah. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan kuesioner, dengan menggunakan Skala Likert 4. Penelitian ini mengambil sampel 53 responden  pada pegawai LAZIS Al Ihsan Jawa Tengah. Hipotesis diuji menggunakan program SPSS 25.00 for windows. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa workplace spirituality tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap organizational commitment. Person job fit berpengaruh signifikan terhadap organizational commitment. Workplace spirituality berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap intention to stay. Person job fit berpengaruh signifikan terhadap intention to stay. Organizational commitment berpengaruh signifikan terhadap intention to stay. Organizational Commitment memediasi variabel workplace spirituality terhadap intention to stay. Organizational commitment memediasi person job fit terhadap intention to stay.
Análisis de la problemática de frontera colombo ecuatoriana por medio de análisis no estructurado
Authors: Terán Rosero Gustavo Javier
Published: January 2021

Este trabajo presenta un análisis de la problemática de frontera ecuatoriana  colombiana desde el enfoque de estudio no estructurado, tomando como referencia los softwares QDA Miner v.5, Simstat v.8 y Wordstat v.8 desarrollados por Provalis Research. Tiene como enfoque utilizar minería de texto para presentar los tópicos más revisados sobre problemas de frontera en las publicaciones realizadas por el proyecto de investigación Desarrollo Fronterizo Ecuador Colombia. Provincia del Carchi – Departamento de Nariño PIDFEC. Periodo de análisis 2017-2019 desarrollado por la Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi. La metodología fue descriptiva, se desarrolló bajo la modalidad de investigación documental, tomando como base 13 libros, 17 artículos científicos y 22 ponencias nacionales o internacionales realizados en el proyecto de investigación mediante la técnica minería de texto.
Se obtuvieron 10 mapas de nubes de palabras que analizan a cada componente y sus estrategias, los principales resultados evidencian la necesidad de diseñar un modelo de gestión sustentable y sostenible para el desarrollo territorial transfronterizo y cómo la gobernanza multinivel puede generar políticas públicas pertinentes a corto, mediano y largo plazo.  Además, mecanismos como la Hermandad Binacional y el Observatorio de la Zona de Integración Fronteriza Ecuador Colombia pueden integrar programas y proyectos robustos para mejorar las condiciones de vida en esta zona.
Utilización del vidrio triturado como material de construcción en cantón Santo Domingo
Authors: Pilay Toala Félix Sixto , Armijos Naula Jenny Paola , Arévalo Herrera Josselyn Valeria
Published: January 2021

La materia prima que demanda el sector de la construcción está en constante evolución y transformación, es por ello que el  artículo tuvo como objetivo demostrar el uso del vidrio como material de construcción, como una nueva  forma de reutilizar este desecho, debido a que solo el 47.47% de los hogares en Ecuador poseen hábitos de clasificación de recursos sólidos como son los plásticos, orgánicos, papel- cartón y vidrio. Mediante la realización de un estudio de factibilidad se conoció la viabilidad de la creación de una empresa que preste el servicio de trituración de envases de vidrio, cuyo fin se basó en contribuir al cuidado del medio ambiente y a su vez generar un recurso económico. La investigación se desarrolló en el cantón de Santo Domingo, específicamente en el sector de la construcción, se abordó un enfoque mixto, ya que permite analizar datos cuantitativos y cualitativos, se aplicó 121 encuestas en base a un cuestionario estructurado, a las personas que se dedican a la construcción de casas, pavimentos, bloques y adoquines. El resultado obtenido por los estudios de mercado, financiero, legal, técnico y organizacional, se evidenció la viabilidad de la creación de la empresa, ya que uno de los aspectos  a considerar fue la existencia de una demanda, además se demostró que el uso del vidrio triturado es favorable en el sector de la construcción, debido a la resistencia que tiene a la humedad alargado así su descomposición y vida útil.