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Bank Liquidity Risk: Significance of Financial Disclosure and Governance Practice
Authors: Sarker Niluthpaul , Bhowmik Probir Kumar
Published: September 2021

The objective of the study is to show the remedial effect of bank liquidity risk in the marketplace by disseminating financial information and practicing corporate governance mechanisms. The link between financial disclosure, corporate governance, and banks' liquidity risk management in Bangladesh is examined in this paper. The study used panel data on 32 commercial banks from the 2008 to 2018 with 346 observations collected from published annual reports. Based on the preliminary diagnosis, the study chose the two-stage least squares (2SLS) regression method to minimize the errors arising from heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation, and endogeneity issues. The study found that adequate financial disclosure and corporate governance practices minimize bank liquidity risk to maintain a stable image in the minds of investors and withstand immense regulatory pressure. To allow banks to detect issues early, they must implement changes quickly and be more robust to crises, thus risk management efficacy and excellent corporate governance implementation are required. Moreover, banks are mainly concerned about liquidity risk as it directly affects the market's performance and stability. Liquidity crises can be eradicated by proper monitoring and providing information pertaining to risks to prudent investors in a reliable and transparent corporate culture.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown Measures on the Nutrition Plan Service Cohort
Authors: Lorenzo Mariana Di , Mascolo Silvia , Romanelli Antonio
Published: September 2021

Objective: This study analyses the patients' factors can influence the attitude to follow or not the therapeutic weight-loss plan after national lockdown measures adopted from March 2020 to May 2020.
Materials and Methods: Patients that visited a private nutritional center in March 2020 were included in this retrospective observational study. All relevant characteristics were noted. In May 2020, patients who did not attend the follow-up visit were labeled as "abandoned". Variation in Body Mass Index (BMI) was noted in the second visit. Univariate logistic regression was performed to test the influence on dependent variables (lost follow-up). Odds Ratio (OR) was calculated. According to BMI distribution, we performed a Student T-test (α= 0.05) or Wilcoxon test (α= 0.05) to test BMI variation in patients that attended the follow-up visit. A P-value< 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: Our population consisted of 77 patients, and 26 patients (33.8%, CI95% 23.4-45.4%) were labelled as "abandoned". Age≥ 54 years old (OR= 8.9048, CI95%:1.888-41.9822, P-value= 0.0057) and suffering from hypertension (OR= 4.8706, CI95%:1.4284-16.6076, Pvalue= 0.0114) were factors associated with the abandon follow-up visits. Wilcoxon test for BMI variation resulted statistically significant (May BMI 29.5 kg/m2 vs March BMI 29.4 kg/m2 , Pvalue= 0.0094).
Conclusion: Age and hypertension are related to the risk of abandoning healthcare services after ending the national lockdown. The losing follow-up phenomenon could worsen clinical conditions and reduce life expectancy. An increase in BMI during lockdown should be interpreted as a personal difficulty in complying with therapeutic prescriptions.
Knowledge of Risk Factors for Foot Ulceration among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Attending a Tertiary Health Facility in Nigeria
Authors: Emuze Martins Ehizode , Azeez Taoreed Adegoke , Esan Arinola , Adeleye Jokotade , Balogun William , Akande Temilola
Published: September 2021

Objective: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a relatively common complication of diabetes mellitus and constitutes a major cause of mortality. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of risk factors for foot ulceration among patients with diabetes in a tertiary health facility in South Western Nigeria.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was initiated with participation of 100 diabetic patients. Diabetic patients were attending the medical outpatient clinic of the University College Hospital, Ibadan. A structured and validated questionnaire was administered and data was analyzed using SPSS 22. Association between sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge of risk factors for foot ulceration was evaluated by chi-square test.
Results: Most of respondents were female (66%). The mean age of the patients was 58.77 (±11.8) years and 51% of patients did not know that it is possible to develop foot ulcer without feeling pain and 30% did not know that features suggestive of neuropathy could be associated with development of foot ulcer. 75% did not know that surgical vascular repair could play any role in the healing of a diabetic foot ulcer. 11% of patients were walking barefooted at home and as much as 63% of respondents did not know that poor longterm glycemic control could be a risk factor for the development of diabetic foot ulcers.
Conclusion: The knowledge of the patients attending the diabetes clinic of a tertiary hospital in south-western Nigeria on foot care is generally poor. Education in this direction is very paramount to correct this defect.
Evaluation of the of Positive Psychology Training Effectiveness on Rumination and Depression in Women with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Homayoun Rad Shabnam , Hasani Adeliyan Fatemeh , Raesi Fatemeh , Sehat Seyedeh Afsaneh , Jafari Javad Seyed , Mousavi Sara
Published: September 2021

Objective: Preventing chronic diseases is important for public health. The aim of this study was evaluation the effectiveness of positive psychology (PP) training on rumination and depression in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Materials and Methods: This research was a quasi-experimental design and a pre-test-post-test with a control group. The statistical population of the present study consisted of women with T2DM. By referring to the medical centers of regions 7, 4, 11, and 16 in Tehran, 30 people were selected by purposive sampling method. Data collection tools in this study were two standard questionnaires of Nolen-Hoeksema and Beck Depression (1978) and positive educational training and guidance protocol. Data were analyzed using SPSS ver. 21.
Results: The results showed that PP training has a positive and significant effect on decrease rumination in women with T2DM (Pvalue= 0.001). Also, PP training has a positive and significant effect on reducing depression in women with T2DM (P-value= 0.002). The PP training had a greater effect on rumination in women with T2DM than depression.
Conclusion: Positive training in psychology has an impact on rumination and depression in women with T2DM, according to the findings. The findings of the study show that therapeutic intervention for rumination and stress is subordinated to the health network's planned working processes.
The First Phase Registration of Type 1 Diabetes in Yazd, Iran
Authors: Askari Maryam , Namiranian Nasim , Mahmoudi Kohani Hassan ali , Aghaee- Meybody Seied Mohammad Reza , Khalilzade Saeed hossein , Mozafari Zohre , Shariati Mahbubeh
Published: September 2021

Objective: The aim of this study was registration of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in Yazd (the first phase of registration).
Materials and Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study on the first phase registration of T1DM in Yazd, Iran. Participants in this study included all patients diagnosed with T1DM by an endocrinologist. Data were analyzed by SPSS20 statistical software. Non-parametric tests were used in this study. Median ± Range was used to describe the data. Stata 13 software was used to calculate the confidence interval for the prevalence.
Results: Yazd T1DM registry (YT1DMR) was conducted from June 2018 to August 2020. All new and old cases of T1DM were registered. YT1DMR was able to identify 158 T1DM and it registered the data of 128 patients. The age of the participants was between 2.5 - 57 years old. Median ± Range of age in these participants was calculated 17 ± 54.5. In terms of gender, (57.81%, CI= 48.76-66.48) of these patients were male. The prevalence of overweight and obesity in these patients was 17.32 (CI= 11.18- 25.04) and 6.29% (CI= 2.75-12.03), respectively.
Conclusion: In the future, all patients with T1DM in Yazd province are expected to enroll in the YT1DMR and be followed up.
The Effect of Continuous and Interval Training on Glycogen Storage of Gastrocnemius Muscle and Serum Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α & Interleukin-6 in Diabetic Rats
Authors: Dehghan Ali , Farzanegi Pravin , Abbaszadeh Hajar
Published: September 2021

Objective: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most frequent type of metabolic disorder. Here, we evaluated the effect of continuous and interval training on glycogen storage of gastrocnemius muscle and serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and Interleukin-6 (IL-6) in diabetic rats.
Materials and Methods: This study was experimental. 28 rats were randomly divided into four groups. The interval training included 10 sets of one-minute activity with 50% intensity and continuing training included 8 weeks running at the speed of 15 to 28 m/min. Serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-α and glycogen storage of gastrocnemius muscle were measured using specific ELISA Kits. SPSS 23 software was used.
Results: The level of fast blood glucose and TNF-α in diabetic+continuous training and diabetic+interval training groups were significantly lower than the control-diabetic group (P-value< 0.0001). In return, the level of Insulin, IL-6, and glycogen storage in diabetic+continuous training and diabetic+interval training groups were significantly higher than the control-diabetic group (P-value< 0.0001). There was a significant difference in value of glycogen storage between diabetic+continuous training and diabetic+interval training groups (P-value< 0.0001).
Conclusion: Continuous and interval exercises significantly decreased the levels of these inflammatory mediators in the diabetic rats which were subsequently associated with a significant decrease of blood glucose, insulin tolerance, and improvement of glycogen contents. Both interval and continuous exercises made significant changes, but interval exercises had better effects than continuous exercises.
The Effect of Continuous Aerobic Training on Bax/Bcl2 Ratio in Pancreatic Tissue Diabetic Rats
Authors: Bostani Mehdi , Noaein Seyed Aenollah
Published: September 2021

Objective: Apoptosis of pancreatic beta cells plays an important role in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes. the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of continuous aerobic training on Bax/Bcl-2 ratio in pancreatic tissue of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats.
Materials and Methods: A total number of 40 male Wistar rats, were divided into healthy control (HC), healthy trained (HT), diabetic control (DC), and diabetic trained (DT) groups. Diabetes was also induced by a single intraperitoneally injection of STZ (45 mg/kg). the training groups performed the exercise on the treadmill for five consecutive days within six weeks with 10-18 m/min intensity and 10-30 minute duration based on the principle of overload. the pancreatic tissue levels of the Bax and the Bcl-2 proteins were further determined via the ELISA method. The analysis of variance test (ANOVA) with Tukey's post hoc test was used for analyzing the data.
Results: The results showed that the induction of diabetes had significantly decreased the levels of Bcl-2 protein and increased the levels of Bax protein and Bax/Bcl-2 ratio in the pancreatic tissue (Pvalue=0.001,Effect Size=0.29). As well, the findings showed that six weeks of aerobic exercise training had significantly increased the levels of Bcl-2 and significantly decreased the levels of Bax and Bax/Bcl-2 ratio in the DT group (P-value=0.012, Effect Size=0.23).
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, exercise can be considered an effective strategy to reduce the rate of diabeticinduced apoptosis and control its complications.
Aqueous extracts of Aaronsohnia pubescens subsp. pubescens aerial parts as Green Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in hydrochloric acid solution
Authors: MANSSOURI Mounır , EL OUADİ Yassir , CHRAKA Anas , KHADDOR Mohamed , ZNİNİ Mohamed , MAJİDİ Lhou
Published: September 2021

In this study, the two aqueous extracts from the aerial parts of Aaronsohnia pubescens subsp. pubescens (Odorized aqueous extract (OE) and Deodorized aqueous extract (DE)) were used as some novel ecological corrosion inhibitors for mild steel (MS) in 1 M HCl medium. For this reason, the inhibition behavior of the OE and DE were having investigated using weight loss measurements, electrochemical assays, kinetic and thermodynamic parameters, electrochemical methods both stationary (Potentiodynamic polarization (PDP)) and transient (Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)). The obtained results showed that EO and DE act as effective corrosion inhibitors and the inhibition efficiency of inhibitors increases for the concentration of 1.5 g/L; reaching some high values of 93.11 and 87.88 % in 1 M HCl solution at 308 K for OE and DE, respectively. Furthermore, PDP measurements exhibited that the studied of each inhibitor performs as a mixed-type inhibitor. The results of the thermodynamic kinetic parameters indicate the adsorption of OE and DE on the MS surface sites obeying the Langmuir adsorption isotherm.
​Performance and Nutrient Status of Crop Contents of Indigenous, Vanaraja and Crossbred Chickens under Scavenging System
Authors: Sheikh I.U. , Kalita N. , Mahanta J.D. , Islam R. , Barman K.
Published: September 2021

Background: Indigenous birds are low producer of egg and meat due to poor genetic potential. So, improved dual type backyard chicken rearing can increase egg and meat production in the rural areas. Scavenge feed resource is also an important factor on the performance of rural chicken. The nutrient status of these birds under scavenging system shall help to take future steps in this area. Methods: A study was conducted on 600 numbers (200 each of Indigenous, Vanaraja and Crossbred) chicken. The day old chicks were distributed in a contiguous area for convenience of the study. Accordingly 30 farmers (10 numbers of farmers for each group) were selected randomly and 20 numbers of chicks were provided to each of them for rearing. The chicks were brooded for initial three weeks by the beneficiaries by their traditional methods and different parameters were recorded. Result: The final body weights and part period egg production up to 52 weeks of age were found to differ significantly (P≤0.05) among the types of chicken. The egg size was significantly (P≤0.05) different. Significantly (P≤0.05) higher percentage of Crude protein (CP) and Crude fibre (CF) and lower Nitrogen free extract (NFE) of the crop contents were recorded in Vanaraja than Indigenous and Crossbred chickens. The mean CP contents of crop were significantly (P≤0.05) highest in Vanaraja (10.24±0.37%) and lowest (9.16±0.29%) in Crossbred chicken. The mean CF contents of crop were differed significantly (P≤0.05) among the type of birds. The mean NFE content was significantly (P≤0.05) different among the types of chicken. The study showed that the nutrient concentrations of scavengeable feed resources consumed by rural poultry were below the recommended levels for optimum growth and egg production.
Evaluation of Combined Effects of Vitamin E and Methylprednisolone in Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury of the Testicle Post Torsion and Detorsion in West African Dwarf Goats
Authors: Ositadinma Udegbunam Sunday , Ikechukwu Okoro Emmanuel , Augustine C. Onuba , Nnamdi Okereke Henry , Ijeoma Udegbunam Rita , Okezie Ekere Samuel , Henry Ezeobialu Toochukwu
Published: September 2021

Background: To investigate the protective effects of vitamin E and methylprednisolone on ischemia and reperfusion testicular injury after testicular torsion and detorsion in West African dwarf (WAD) goats. Methods: Thirty-two male WAD goats were randomly allocated into four groups (n=8); group A was treated with vitamin E, group B with methylprednisolone, group C with combo-therapy of vitamin E and methylprednisolone and group D was the control. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), total tissue protein (TTP) and catalase (CAT) were assayed while tissue biopsies were harvested for evaluation of degeneration of germinal cells, desquamation in germinal cells, interstitial edema and haemorrhage. Result: Findings revealed that Vitamin E administered immediately post ligature application significantly (p less than 0.05) decreased MDA level in groups A and C. Vitamin E monotherapy and its combination with methylprednisolone respectively ameliorated more the cellular damage and histological alterations caused by ischaemia and reperfusion injury. This study, therefor, suggests that vitamin E monotherapy and its combination with methylprednisolone is more beneficial in the management of short and long term ischemia/reperfusion injury respectively.
Time Dependent Erythrocyte Morphometric Changes of Prolonged Stored Blood and its Effect on Target Post-transfusion Haematocrit of Splenectomised Mongrel Dogs
Authors: Okereke N.H. , Udegbunam R.I. , Udegbunam S.O. , Ezeobialu T.H. , Ezenwaka K.E.
Published: September 2021

Background: Mean values of erythrocytic morphometric parameters of very old blood and its effect on the target post-transfusion haematocrit changes of splenectomised dogs was studied. Methods: Two hundred and fifty milliliters of blood each were drawn from healthy dogs (n=6) into citrate phosphate dextrose adenine-1 anti-coagulated blood bags, preserved for 35 days for the evaluation of erythrocyte morphometric and viability parameters. Thereafter, twenty adult male splenectomised dogs were randomly assigned into 5 groups (n=3). Post-splenectomy, 4, 14, 21 and 28 day old blood (DOB) were transfused to groups II-V while group I animals were not transfused. Intraoperative blood loss was determined during the surgery while post-transfusion, animals haematocrit were assayed and used to calculate the targeted haematocrit. Result: Findings revealed irreversible progressive time dependent morphometric changes by day 14 of blood storage. Hence, it is recommended that for transfusion purposes, 4 DOB should be the hallmark as it achieved the desired haematocrit and no morphometric changes were observed from it.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR TINGKAT TINGGI MAHASISWA DALAM MENGKONSTRUKSI REPRESENTASI BINER BILANGAN REAL
Authors: Suryaningsih Yuni , Fajriah Noor
Published: September 2021

Higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) are needed to determine the student's ability to construct an answer. In this study, researchers analyzed the higher-order thinking skills of students of the Mathematics Education Study Program in constructing one of the test answers, namely constructing a binary representation of real numbers in the Introduction to Real Analysis course. Fifty-two students taking the Introduction to Real Analysis course in the odd semester 2020/2021 are the subjects of this research. Data was collected using a test that was analyzed based on the indicator of higher-order thinking ability created (C6). It was revealed that the students' higher-order thinking skills were in the sufficient category. This means that most students have not been able to construct and analyze information into the right strategy. The results of this study are expected to be a reference for the lecture process where students are familiarized with giving HOTS-oriented questions during exams and practice questions for lectures to help develop higher-order thinking skills.Keywords: Bloom's taxonomy-C6; higher order thinking skill; binary representation Kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi diperlukan untuk mengetahui kemampuan mahasiswa mengkonstruksi suatu jawaban. Pada studi ini, peneliti menganalisis kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika dalam mengkonstruksi salah satu jawaban tes yaitu mengkonstruksi representasi biner bilangan real pada mata kuliah Pengantar Analisis Real. Lima puluh dua mahasiswa yang sedang mengambil mata kuliah Pengantar Analisis Real pada semester ganjil 2020/2021 sebagai subjek penelitian ini. Data dikumpulkan dengan tes yang dianalisis berdasarkan indikator kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi create (C6). Terungkap bahwa kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi mahasiswa berada pada kategori cukup. Ini berarti sebagian besar mahasiswa belum mampu mengkonstruksi dan menganalisis informasi menjadi strategi yang tepat. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan menjadi acuan untuk proses perkuliahan dimana mahasiswa dibiasakan dengan pemberian soal yang berorientasi HOTS baik itu pada saat ujian maupun latihan-latihan soal perkuliahan untuk membantu mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi.Kata Kunci:  taksonomi Bloom-C6; kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi; representasi biner
KAJIAN LITERATUR INOVASI PEMBELAJARAN SAINS DI MASA PANDEMI COVID
Authors: Harto Muhdi , Misbah Misbah
Published: September 2021

The world of education is again disturbed by the massive spread of the COVID-19 virus or coronavirus disease. The use of technology is considered to facilitate and be a solution and innovation in the learning process that can be a way out so that the teaching and learning process during the COVID-19 period becomes more effective. One of the innovations that teachers can do as educators in delivering learning materials is using models in collaboration with technological advances in the learning process, especially in science learning. This research is descriptive in the form of a literature study. Data sources come from 15 scientific articles from national journals and accredited national journals. Based on the literature review that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the use of online learning models in collaboration with technology such as the Zoom platform, google classroom, WhatsApp, and others can be used in the science learning process at all levels of education during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is because this learning model is centred on students so that they are not dependent on the teacher, which is in line with the basis of online learning, which requires students to think critically, be active in exploring or understanding the subject matter presented. Students are required to establish communication between fellow students and the teacher who acts as a moderator.Keywords: Covid-19; Inovations; Online Learning; Science Dunia pendidikan kembali terusik dengan adanya penyebaran virus COVID-19 atau coronavirus disease secara masif. Penggunaan teknologi dianggap bisa mempermudah dan menjadi solusi serta inovasi dalam proses pembelajaran yang bisa menjadi jalan keluar sehingga proses belajar mengajar di masa COVID-19 menjadi lebih efektif. Salah satu inovasi yang bisa dilakukan guru sebagai tenaga pendidik dalam menyampaikan materi pembelajaran yaitu penggunaan model yang dikolaborasikan dengan kemajuan teknologi dalam proses pembelajaran khususnya pada pembelajaran sains. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif berupa studi kepustakaan. Sumber data berasal dari 15 artikel ilmiah dari jurnal nasional maupun jurnal nasional terakreditasi. Berdasarkan kajian literatur yang telah dilakukan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model pembelajaran online leaning yang dikolaborasikan dengan teknologi seperti platform Zoom, google classroom, whatsapp, dan lainnya dapat digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran sains pada semua jenjang pendidikan di masa pandemi COVID-19. Hal ini karena model pembelajaran ini berpusat kepada peserta didik sehingga mereka tidak ketergatungan kepada guru, yang sejalan dengan dasar dari pembelajaran secara daring yaitu menuntut peserta didik untuk berpikir kritis, aktif dalam menjelajahi atau memahami materi pelajaran yang disampaikan serta peserta didik dituntut agar dapat menjalin komunikasi yang baik antara sesama peserta didik dan juga guru yang berperan sebagai moderator.Kata kunci: Covid-19; Inovasi; Online Learning; Sains
DEVELOPMENT OF MICROTEACHING LEARNING MODEL BASED ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THROUGH ROLE OF MODELS AND GROUPS
Authors: Supiyanto Yudi , Sulistyaningrum Heny , Astuty Henny Sri
Published: September 2021

One learning model that prioritizes direct experience is experiential learning. Experiential learning orientates learning to direct experience. This follows the objectives of microteaching courses. The purposes of the study were:  1. Developing a microteaching learning model based on experiential learning through models and groups to improve qualified teaching skills/practical and effective, 2. Developing supporting the administration of microteaching learning model based on experiential learning through the role of models and groups to improve qualified teaching skills /practical, and effective.  This research used a developmental study using Plomp model, which consisted of five stages. Furthermore, to assess the quality of microteaching learning models based on experiential learning, Nieveen criteria was used to fulfil the practicality and effectiveness. The study results were based on the practical aspects of management, lecturer and student activities on learning using microteaching learning models based on experiential learning through the role of models and groups with an overall average of 3.5 with very good indicators. It had very practical implementation. The result of the effectiveness data analysis from student learning outcomes, lecturer response questionnaire, and student response questionnaire to microteaching learning, had good average learning outcomes. The effectiveness data analysis from student learning outcomes, lecturer response questionnaire, and student response questionnaire to microteaching learning model based on experiential learning through the role of models and groups had good average learning outcomes.Keywords: Experiential Learning; Micro Teaching; Teaching Skills
LESSON STUDY: A MODEL OF RECONSTRUCTION OF TEACHER’S PEDAGOGICAL EXPERIENCE
Authors: Sinring Sudirman
Published: September 2021

The teacher's pedagogical experience is the basis for improving the quality of learning. This study aims to reconstruct the pedagogical experience for elementary school teachers through the Lesson Study (LS) Model. A quasi-qualitative approach explored this study. A total of 20 teachers, a principal and a school supervisor were directly involved.  The activities were identification of problems, brainstorming, designing, modelling, reflection, re-designing and re-modelling. The data was collected by class observation, questionnaire, and interview. Data is analyzed by percentage and qualitatively. The results found, as many as 80,63% of participants stated that LS agreed, and 19,37% positively agreed to reconstruct the teacher's pedagogical experiences. Thus, the LS model was very effective in reconstructing more qualified pedagogical experience of elementary school teachers in Bone Regency. The main advantage of LS was desired change by directly events.  Keywords:  Collaborative; Experience; Lesson Study; Pedagogy; Reconstruct
Analisis Return on Equity (ROE), Current Ratio (CR), Net Profit Margins (NPM), dan Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) terhadap Earning Per Share (EPS)
Authors: Sriyono Sriyono , Prapanca Detak , Budi Andi Setyo
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study is to influence of Return on Equity (ROE), Current Ratio (CR), Net Profit Margin (NPM) and Debt To Equity Ratio (DER) to Earning Per Share (EPS) are partially and simultaneously. The research methode is Quantitative with sample research methods are food and beverage manufacturing companies period 2012 to 2016 with a total of 12 companies. Data from the IDX Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo or from the official website of the IDX. Data collection is carried out by tracking financial statements, annual reports (annual reports) and continuous reports or social information of the companies selected as samples. The results showed that simultaneously (Test F) Return on Equity, Current Ratio, Net Profit Margin, and Debt to Equity Ratio, is significant effect on the company's Earning Per Share. Partially (t test) the variable Current Ratio (CR) has a negative effect on Earning Per Share. While the variable Return On Equity (ROE), Net Profit Margin (NPM), and Debt To Equity Ratio (DER) is not  Significant effect on Earning Per Share.
Analisa Efisiensi Penjejak Sinar Matahari Dengan Menggunakan Kontrol ATMEGA16
Authors: Supriyadi Agus , Jamaaluddin Jamaaluddin
Published: September 2021

Solar cells known so far still have many shortcomings in terms of Mounting and positioning against the sun, so the performance of solar cells in Battery charging is not maximal. There fore additional tools are required As a support for the solar cell to work optimally, and the electric current Is generated larger. Sunlight tracking with LDR system as As the sensor to direct to the sunlight rays will be compared With a passive system. Atmega16 as motor control and auto carger, LDR As a recipient of sunlight, DC motor as a direction player Sunlight. Solar cell is used with a capacity of 20 WP.And auto carger system using microcontroller is more cost-efficient and installation. After the two systems will be compared first in order Know the difference how much power generated by solar system Cell using a tracker and a passive one. Data retrieval will be Implemented for one week with sytem tracker and one week with Passive system. With the results of data to be in can be analyzed system comparison And known how much efficiency. Expected with a solar tracker system Cell can increase battery charging faster than with Passive position.
Rancang Bangun Kontrol Pemadaman Listrik Rumah Via SMS Dengan Lampu Emergency Inverter
Authors: Gustiyandi Yanuar , Sulistiyowati Indah
Published: September 2021

Electricity is the main source of energy that humans need for everyday life, without electricity a human can not turn on the television, the fridge, and which is sure to be dark because it can not turn on the lights at night. Therefore electricity is very important and can be a major requirement in this life, recently there are frequent blackouts in turn by PLN. The problem is that during the night there is a blackout the house will be dark because the lights will also die, and that's when it takes a tool to turn on the house lights to be able to illuminate the house when there is a power outage. The tool is an inverter run by batteries with 12 volt DC voltage that replaces 220 volt voltage from PLN and also can control via SMS if at any time of power outage. The inverter circuit will be active when there is a power outage and the arduino as a microcontroller triggers the SIM 900 sms module to send a message to the homeowner to confirm the inverter is activated or not, if the inverter is active then the lamp will turn on and if the inverter is off then the lamp will stay off. So that will be generated appliance control of house electricity blackout by sms with emergency lamp run by DC to AC inverter.
Thyristor Controlled Series Capasitor Berbasis Adaptive Fuzzy Logic Controller Sebagai Percepatan Peredaman Osilasi Daya Pada Sistem Tenaga
Authors: Prabowo Dwi Agus , Winarno Istiyo
Published: September 2021

The current population growth is very fast, so also the number of settlements more evenly, with this demand fulfillment demand for electricity is increasingly widespread and more, therebr making electric power generation service providers continue to strive to provide uniform and stable electrical energy. On the other hand there is an impact due to the many loads on the network electricity that can not be estimated its use, rise and fall of the load, therefore the power system stability must be maintained, this makes the stability of the power system the main concern in a operating. Without good dampening the disturbance will be isolated in the system and out of the stability area, so it can lead to worse effects such as total blackout. Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) is a device that can be used to regulate power inmadance of power system. TCSC has three main components such as inductor, capacitor, and thyristor. The way TCSC works is by setting the angle of ignition, here the adaptive fuzzy controller is used as the best alpha-viewer the system needs. From the comparison simulation, the difference of fuzzy controller with adaptive fuzzy with fuzzy controller can reduce oscillation at 0.68 second average time and with fuzzy oscillation adaptive controller that can be muffled at 0.56 seconds, with this adaptive fuzzy controller capable damping oscillations 0.12 seconds faster in comparison with fuzzy controllers. So with this oscillation damping can reduce the impact of isolated disturbances in the system.
Optimalisasi Penempatan UPFC Pada Sistem Jawa Bali 500kv Menggunakan Algoritma Genetika
Authors: Firmansyah Danu , Winarno Istiyo
Published: September 2021

The transmission network is an important part of the power system to deliver electrical energy from the power  plant to the load, therefore the power system must be maximized to achieve optimal power flow, Unified Power Flow Control (UPFC) is one of the Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS ) capable of controlling the power of the transmission line separately on electrical transmission and can be mounted on both the sender and the receiving end of the power. The UPFC power injection model to the transmission line is made in a power flow equation. In the Java Bali (Jali) 500 kV system analyzed by the Genetic Algorithm method, to produce a power injection  that  minimizes  the  active  and  reactive power losses of the transmission line without exceeding the UPFC device limit. In the Java Bali (Jali) 500 kV system analyzed by Genetic Algorithm method, the optimum UPFC value of Reactive Power injected  to  the  system for  bus  39  is  9695.593207MVar, bus 15 is 10598.78754 MVar, and on bus 37 is10755.88608 MVar. The total loss of channel power on  the  system  prior  to  installation  of  UPFC  is1815.775809 MW, while the total loss of channel power in the system after installing UPFC with GA is1537.391648 MW.
Synthesis of a robust stochastic regulator for the model of electrohydraulic brake system
Authors: Kolesnikova Svetlana , Semenikhin Evgeny
Published: September 2021

Three new algorithms for synthesizing control for the model of an electrohydraulic disk brake system are presented, which are based on the synergetic control theory. The first algorithm is developed relying on the classical method of analytical design of aggregated regulators in an assumption of a completely defined object. The second algorithm represents an algorithm of nonlinear adaptation on a target manifold and is designed for an object with a nonrandom disturbance in the control channel. The third algorithm takes account of the random disturbance in the discrete description of this object and rests on the strategies minimizing the dispersion of the output macrovariable. The results of a comparative numerical simulation of the three control algorithms are presented and the recommendations concerning the selection of the regulator parameters are formulated depending on the level of systematic disturbances and random noise.
Different Effects of Four Yogic Breathing Techniques on Mindfulness, Stress, and Well-being
Authors:   Bender Institute of Neuroimaging, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10H, 35394 Giessen, Germany, Epe Janika , Stark Rudolf ,   Bender Institute of Neuroimaging, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10H, 35394 Giessen, Germany, Ott Ulrich ,   Bender Institute of Neuroimaging, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10H, 35394 Giessen, Germany,   Institute for Frontier Areas of Psychology and Mental Health, Wilhelmstr. 3A, 79098 Freiburg i. Br., Germany
Published: September 2021

Yogic breathing techniques are fundamental to the physical and mental practice of yoga. They are closely connected to meditation, which involves the observation of breath. There are many yogic techniques based on the active regulation of the breath. Breathing practices influence many processes in the body, e.g. heart rate variability, and the mind, e.g. relaxation and stress, through their impact on the autonomic nervous system. This study intended to investigate differential effects of four yogic breathing techniques: (1) ujjayi—relaxation through slowing down the breath, (2) paced breathing—enhancement of concentration by following a precise protocol of slowdown breathing, (3) kapalabhati—raising wakefulness by mild hyperventilation, and (4) alternate nostril breathing—balancing the autonomic nervous system by alternating breath between the two nostrils. This study was conducted on 36 participants, who learned each technique within two weeks of an eight-week program and practiced them daily. After each technique, mindfulness, perceived stress, and physical well-being were assessed based on questionnaires. Ujjayi breathing, showed a relaxing effect, reduced stress, increased peacefulness, and the feeling of being at ease/leisure. Paced breathing resulted in a greater awareness of inner experiences. Kapalabhati showed a significant increase in vitality and joy of life, and alternate nostril breathing showed no hypothesis-compliant changes. The findings of this study suggest several beneficial and differential effects of these breathing techniques; therefore, they could be employed as tools for self-regulation in therapeutic contexts.
Telecare Service Use in Northern Ireland: Exploratory Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Al-Obaidi Hala , Jirjees Feras , Al-Azzam Sayer , Faith Verity , Clarke Mike , Gardner Evie , Agus Ashley , McElnay James
Published: September 2021

Background

Telecare is a health service that involves the home installation of a number of information technology support systems for individuals with complex needs, such as people with reduced mobility or disabilities and the elderly. It involves the use of sensors in patients’ homes to detect events, such as smoke in the kitchen, a front door left open, or a patient fall. In Northern Ireland (NI), outputs from these sensors are monitored remotely by the telecare team, who can provide assistance as required by telephone or through the emergency services. The facilitation of such rapid responses has the aim of promoting early intervention and therefore maintaining patient well-being.

Objective

The aims of this study were to construct a descriptive summary of the telecare program in NI and evaluate hospital-based service use by telecare patients before and after the installation of telecare equipment.

Methods

An exploratory retrospective cohort study was conducted involving more than 2000 patients. Data analysis included the evaluation of health care use before and after the telecare service was initiated for individual participants. Individuals with data for a minimum of 6 months before and after the installation of the telecare service were included in this analysis.

Results

A total of 2387 patients were enrolled in the telecare service during the observation period (February 26, 2010-February 22, 2016). The mean age was 78 years (median 81 years). More women (1623/2387, 68%) were enrolled in the service. Falls detectors were the most commonly deployed detectors in the study cohort (824/1883, 43.8% of cases). The average number of communications (calls and/or alarms) between participants and the coordinating center was the highest for patients aged ≥85 years (mean 86 calls per year). These contacts were similarly distributed by gender. The mortality rate over the study period was higher in men than women (98/770, 14.4% in men compared to 107/1617, 6.6% in women). The number of nonelective hospital admissions, emergency room visits, and outpatient clinic visits and the length of hospital stays per year were significantly higher (P<.001) after the installation of the telecare equipment than during the period before installation.

Conclusions

Despite the likely benefits of the telecare service in providing peace of mind for patients and their relatives, hospital-based health care use significantly increased after enrollment in the service. This likely reflects the increasing health care needs over time in an aging population.
eHealth Literacy and Beliefs About Medicines Among Taiwanese College Students: Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Huang Chiao Ling , Chiang Chia-Hsun , Yang Shu Ching
Published: September 2021

Background

Good eHealth literacy and correct beliefs about medicines are beneficial for making good health care decisions and may further influence an individual's quality of life. However, few studies have discussed these two factors simultaneously. Moreover, gender differences are associated with health literacy and beliefs about medicines. Therefore, it is important to examine the multiple relationships between college students’ eHealth literacy and beliefs about medicines, as well as gender differences.

Objective

This study aims to (1) examine the multiple relationships between eHealth literacy and beliefs about medicines and (2) analyze gender differences in eHealth literacy and beliefs about medicines with Taiwanese college students.

Methods

We used a paper-and-pencil questionnaire that included age, gender, 3-level eHealth literacy, and beliefs about medicines to collect data. In total, 475 data points were obtained and analyzed through independent t tests and canonical correlation analyses.

Results

The t test (t473=3.73; P<.001; t473=–2.10; P=.04) showed that women had lower functional eHealth literacy and more specific concerns about medicines than men. Canonical correlation analyses indicated that the first and second canonical correlation coefficients between eHealth literacy and beliefs about medicines reached a significant level, implying that a multivariate relationship indeed existed.

Conclusions

These findings reveal that women in Taiwan have lower functional eHealth literacy and stronger concerns about medicines than men. In addition, students with higher eHealth literacy have more positive perceptions of and beliefs about medicines.
Investigating the Use of Virtual Reality Headsets for Postural Control Assessment: Instrument Validation Study
Authors: Sylcott Brian , Lin Chia-Cheng , Williams Keith , Hinderaker Mark
Published: September 2021

Background

Accurately measuring postural sway is an important part of balance assessment and rehabilitation. Although force plates give accurate measurements, their costs and space requirements make their use impractical in many situations.

Objective

The work presented in this paper aimed to address this issue by validating a virtual reality (VR) headset as a relatively low-cost alternative to force plates for postural sway measurement. The HTC Vive (HTC Corporation) VR headset has built-in sensors that allow for position and orientation tracking, making it a potentially eﬀective tool for balance assessments.

Methods

Participants in this study were asked to stand upright on a force plate (NeuroCom; Natus Medical Incorporated) while wearing the HTC Vive. Position data were collected from the headset and force plate simultaneously as participants experienced a custom-built VR environment that covered their entire field of view. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to examine the test-retest reliability of the postural control variables, which included the normalized path length, root mean square (RMS), and peak-to-peak (P2P) value. These were computed from the VR position output data and the center of pressure (COP) data from the force plate. Linear regression was used to investigate the correlations between the VR and force plate measurements.

Results

Our results showed that the test-retest reliability of the RMS and P2P value of VR headset outputs (ICC: range 0.285-0.636) was similar to that of the RMS and P2P value of COP outputs (ICC: range 0.228-0.759). The linear regression between VR and COP measures showed significant correlations in RMSs and P2P values.

Conclusions

Based on our results, the VR headset has the potential to be used for postural control measurements. However, the further development of software and testing protocols for balance assessments is needed.
The Sign 4 Big Feelings Intervention to Improve Early Years Outcomes in Preschool Children: Outcome Evaluation
Authors: Davidson Rosemary , Randhawa Gurch
Published: September 2021

Background

Any delays in language development may affect learning, profoundly influencing personal, social, and professional trajectories. The effectiveness of the Sign 4 Big Feelings (S4BF) intervention was investigated by measuring changes in early years outcomes (EYOs) after a 3-month period.

Objective

This study aims to determine whether children’s well-being and EYOs significantly improve (beyond typical, expected development) after the S4BF intervention period and whether there are differences between boys and girls in progress achieved.

Methods

An evaluation of the S4BF intervention was conducted with 111 preschool-age children in early years settings in Luton, United Kingdom. Listening, speaking, understanding, and managing feelings and behavior, in addition to the Leuven well-being scale, were assessed in a quasi-experimental study design to measure pre- and postintervention outcomes.

Results

Statistically and clinically significant differences were found for each of the 7 pre- and postmeasures evaluated: words understood and spoken, well-being scores, and the 4 EYO domains. Gender differences were negligible in all analyses.

Conclusions

Children of all abilities may benefit considerably from S4BF, but a language-based intervention of this nature may be transformational for children who are behind developmentally, with English as an additional language, or of lower socioeconomic status.

Trial Registration

ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN42025531; https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN42025531