bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effects of a vibrational appliance on tooth movement and patient discomfort: a prospective randomised clinical trial
Authors: Miles Peter , Smith Heath , Weyant Robert , Rinchuse Daniel J.
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the rate of tooth movement and discomfort experienced by orthodontic patients using a vibrational appliance (Tooth Masseuse).

Methods: In this randomised controlled trial (RCT), 66 consecutive patients were assigned to a control or experimental group. The experimental group was instructed to use a vibrational appliance for a minimum of 20 minutes per day. All of the patients had the same fixed appliance and a 0.014 inch thermal NiTi wire during the 10 week study period. Impressions of the mandibular six anterior teeth were taken at 4 time points: at the start of treatment, 5 weeks, 8 weeks, and at 10 weeks after commencement. Little’s Irregularity Index was used to record alignment and assess the rate of tooth movement. A discomfort score chart was used to evaluate patient pain levels at 5 time points.

Results: The experimental group showed a 65% reduction in irregularity at 10 weeks, while the control group showed a 69% reduction in irregularity over the same period. No significant differences in irregularity or pain levels were observed at any of the time points between the groups.

Conclusions: The results demonstrate that, for 20 minute use per day, there appears to be no clinical advantage in using the vibrational appliance for the early resolution of crowding or the alleviation of pain during initial alignment.
Effect of Pumice Powder on Mechanical, Thermal, and Water Absorption Properties of Fiberboard Composites
Authors: Koyuncu Menderes , Ulay Göksel , Şeker Ulvi
Published: August 2023

Composites were produced using medium-density fiberboard (MDF) flour with pumice powder which was mixed at various ratios by the hand lay-up technique. Mechanical properties, such as tensile and three-point bending strengths, were determined by ASTM D3039 and ASTM D790 respectively. The best three-point bending and tensile strength properties were maximum values obtained from composites containing 20wt% pumice powder (pp) and 50wt% pumice powder (pp) respectively. It is observed that the water absorption rate into the composites decreases with an increase in the pumice powder-to-ratio. The composite filled with 50wt%pumice powder absorbed the least amount of water compared to the other composites. All composites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and differential scanning calorimetry analysis (DSC). SEM images revealed a near-homogeneous surface partly free of defects and holes. However, lateral profile images showed the presence of MDF flour particles agglomerated and a considerable number of bubbles and cavities that could interfere with the mechanical properties of the composites. The results of the mechanical, and thermal properties suggested that pumice powder epoxy composites with MDF flour can increase their tensile, three-point-bending strength, and glass transition temperature for the pure MDF flour composite.
Exploring the Unique Morphological and Syntactic Features of Singlish (Singapore English)
Authors: Ningsih Nourma Silvia , Rahman Fadhlur
Published: July 2023

Singapore is home to a number of significant ethnic groups, including Chinese, Malay, and Tamil, whose contributions have shaped the distinctive characteristics of Singlish in comparison to standard English. This study aims to examine the morphological and syntactic characteristics of Singlish, an English-based creole spoken in Singapore, emphasizing its impact on interethnic communication. Using comparative analysis, Singlish's morphological and syntactic characteristics were compared to those of standard English and the languages of the three largest ethnic groups in Singapore (Chinese, Malay, and Tamil). Examining grammatical patterns, word order, sentence structure, and the use of particular linguistic features would be required. The findings demonstrate that Singlish utilizes distinctive syntactic patterns that frequently incorporate Malay, Chinese, and Tamil grammatical formulas. Singlish, in contrast to standard English, lacks subject and object pronouns and frequently employs "sentence-ending particles" such as what, leh, lor, hah, and meh, in addition to lah. In addition, the copula be is frequently omitted before adjectives, nouns, and locatives in Singlish. In addition, the presence of word repetition and word drop in Singlish can be traced back to the Chinese dialect Hokkien. The Singaporean government has attempted to discourage the use of Singlish; however, this has sparked controversy due to the significance of the language in interethnic communication and its reflection of interethnic identity. As a result, Singlish is a fascinating subject for linguistic and sociological study, with significant implications for language education and policy.
Indonesian Lexical Interference in the Students’ Descriptive Writing Texts of Politeknik Negeri Jember
Authors: Zuhro Cholimatus , Budi Agus Setia
Published: July 2023

This study aimed at analyzing the interference of Indonesian lexical made by   students of Automotive Engineering Study Program of Engineering Department of Politeknik Negeri Jember in their descriptive writing texts. This is a descriptive  study, the data were collected and documented using elicitation teqchnique, and then analyzed by using theory of language interference. This study revealed that there were 40 students made 239 lexical errors in their descriptive writing texts. The identified lexical errors were classified based on their frequencies. From the lexical errors analyzed, the result showed that the category of lexical errors committed by the students in their descriptive writing texts were 5 categories, lexical errors in the form of borrowing (17errors/7%), lexical errors in the form of calque (75 errors/31%) lexical errors in the form of misspelling (72 errors/30%), lexical errors in the form of misselection (53 errors/23%) lexical errors in the form of semantic confusion (22 errors/9%), The students made lexical errors in attempting to follow English sentence construction standards. The differences between the grammatical aspects of the English language and the Indonesian language mean that distinct of lexical errors are committed. The interference of the students' native tongue and their insufficient comprehension of some English grammar rules are to blame for these errors. To construct a decent and acceptable sentence, it is important to teach the students about the distinctions between the two languages' structural differences. The way that topics are handled in Indonesian and English has to be emphasized by the teachers.
Production of lipase by Bacillus altitudinis isolated from tannery effluent
Authors:   Institute of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan., Tanweer Nida , Dilshad Rimsha ,   Institute of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan., Batool Rida ,   Institute of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan., Jamil Nazia ,   Institute of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan.
Published: July 2023

Lipases are important enzymes involved in hydrolytic processes that bring about the breakdown of triacylglycerol to free fatty acids and glycerol. Microbial lipases have diverse applications in the various biotechnological fields such as tannery, food, detergent and pharmaceutical industries. The main purpose of this study was to isolate and characterize the lipase-producing bacteria from the effluent of a tannery located in Kasur, Pakistan. Eight bacterial strains L1, L3, L5, L6, L9, L10, L11, and L12 were isolated, followed by screening on Tributyrin Agar Medium supplemented with mustard oil. These strains were morphologically and biochemically characterized. Growth kinetic studies of these bacteria showed optimum growth at 37°C and pH 7. Sucrose, yeast extract, and olive oil were found best as carbon, nitrogen, and oil source, respectively. The bacterial strains were non- halophilic as they preferred to grow at a low salt concentration (3%). Both of the strains L5 and L10 showed good lipase activity (99 and 92U/mL) and lipase enzyme of these strains was thermostable till 67ºC with a high protein content of 321.32 and 307.02 mg/mL, respectively. The molecular weight of lipase produced by L5 and L10 varied from 32-52kDa. Among the isolated bacterial strains, two strains L5 and L10 showed high lipase activity. 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that L5 and L10 strains had 99% homology with Bacillus altitudinis. This study signifies that the tanneries can be a good source of lipase-producing bacteria and Bacillus altitudinis can be a good lipase producer.
Application of fish scale derivatives in ameliorating the phytotoxicity effects of multi-metal contaminated soil on paddy rice
Authors:   Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, Maleki-Roudposhti Sahar , Ghasemi-Fasaei Reza ,   Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, Ronaghi Abdolmajid ,   Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, Baghernejad Majid ,   Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
Published: July 2023

Immobilization is an efficient method in the remediation of heavy metal-polluted soils. A greenhouse experiment was conducted to investigate the influence of fish scale powder, chitin, and chitosan on the growth and chemical composition of rice grown on a soil contaminated with Zn, Pb, Cd, and Ni. Results showed that the application of fish scale powder, chitin, and chitosan significantly increased root and shoot dry matter yield of rice, but decreased Pb phytoextraction efficiency. Further, the translocation factor of Ni decreased following the application of fish scale powder and chitosan. Application of fish scale powder decreased Ni, Cd, Zn, and Pb bioavailability in soil. The addition of chitosan caused 56% decrease in shoots Ni concentration as compared to control. Among different amendments, only the application of chitosan had a significant effect on the reduction of Zn content in rice root by 70% as compared to control. Considering that the translocation factors were less than one in all treatments, it can be concluded that biostabilization of the studied metals has occurred. Based on the obtained results, fish scale derivatives including fish scale powder and chitosan play an important role in the removal of heavy metals due to having suitable functional groups. Therefore, it can be deduced that due to the economic feasibility, environmentally friendly, and high metal removal capability of chitosan and fish scale powder, these two amendments are highly recommendable to be applied in multi-metal polluted soils for increasing metals removal and hence decreasing their phytotoxicity.
Impact of Erythroxylum coca cultivation on soil quality in the Aguaytia valley, Peru
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Selva. Tingo María, Huánuco, Perú, Puri Elizabeth Encarnación , Rofner Nelino Florida ,   Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Selva. Tingo María, Huánuco, Perú, Vásquez Llerme Navarro ,   Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Selva. Tingo María, Huánuco, Perú
Published: July 2023

In Peru and other countries, E. coca leaf is cultivated for its transformation into cocaine; this process includes the use of insecticides, herbicides and monoculture systems, which generate negative effects on the soil and environmental damage little treated by researchers. The research evaluated the potential effects, through modeling, of E. coca cultivation on physicochemical indicators and soil quality indices (SQI) in the Aguaytia valley, Padre Abad province, Ucayali region, Peru. Areas with E. coca cultivation of 2 (CO2) and 15 years (CO15), ex-coca with natural regeneration of 9 years (EC9), and secondary forest (BS) were evaluated as reference; evaluating soil physical and chemical indicators. The results show differences in all the soil indicators evaluated, except K+. The principal component analysis determined that the indicators clay, sand, silt, MO, N, Ca2+ and SAl were relevant and explained 82.97% of the total variance. In addition, the modeling shows that 15-year-old E. coca has a negative impact on sand, clay and Ca2+, and a positive impact on silt and SAl, but no statistically significant impact on OM and N. The soils presented low quality for BS and very low quality for CO15. In conclusion, the modeling and the ICS show that the cultivation of Erythroxylum coca under monoculture has a significant negative impact on Ca2+ and positive impact on Al3+, %AC, %SAl, % of silt, which caused a loss in soil quality, in addition, recovery is observed in the area of excoca with 09 years of natural regeneration.
Impacts of tourist trampling and topography on soil quality characteristics in recreational trails
Authors:   Environmental Science Department, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran, Kalahroudi Zohreh Hallaji , Zadeh Marjan Mohammad ,   Environmental Science Department, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran, Mahini Abdulrassoul Salman ,   Environmental Science Department, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran, Kiani Farshad ,   Soil Science Department, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran, Najafinejad Ali ,   Watershed Management Department, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
Published: July 2023

Walking and hiking are among the most popular recreational activities, but continued tourist trampling of popular trails can have adverse effects on soil properties. In this study, the impacts of tourist trampling and topography on soil characteristics (texture, structure, bulk density, particle density, soil pH, electrical conductivity, organic matter, and microbial respiration) were investigated in three trails located in Sefid-Cheshmeh (Golestan Province, Iran) each with different tourist visitation frequencies; low, medium, and high frequency as well as an undisturbed area serving as the control. A suite of soil physical and biochemical parameters was measured at 20 randomized points along each trail and data was analyzed using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Duncan’s test. The results indicated a notable effect of visitors’ trampling on some soil physical (soil structure, bulk density) and chemical features (soil organic carbon). It was found that trampling as well as topographic factors (elevation, slope and aspect) are associated with soil quality characteristics, especially on soil EC and respiration. However, soil texture was the same in all trails, and particle density mainly contributed to soil organic carbon content. The results of this study can contribute to soil preservation and restoration by identifying damaged or fragile areas, protecting natural and aesthetic aspects of the soil along walking and hiking trails, and associating with carrying capacity investigations to put limitations on the number of visitors. Thus, such studies can be helpful in the training of human resources for such efforts.
Early MR brain findings in a neonate with molybdenum cofactor deficiency
Authors: Manek Hirva , Gala Foram
Published: July 2023

Molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD) is an inborn error of metabolism which presents with neonatal encephalopathy, seizures, and a turbulent postnatal course. It is an under-recognized cause of neonatal encephalopathy as it mimics hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) on imaging. We present the case of an affected male neonate of a twin pregnancy whose magnetic resonance imaging in the early neonatal period showed restricted diffusion in lobar distribution with areas of cystic gliosis and mild tortuosity of the intracranial vessels. There are only a few case reports to the best of our knowledge which describe magnetic resonance (MR) findings of MoCD on diffusion-weighted images, none of which mentions unilateral changes or vessel tortuosity. MoCD should be considered in children with MR findings mimicking HIE in the absence of a history of perinatal hypoxia. This is important as the disorder has a poorer prognosis and the parents need appropriate prenatal counseling.
A clinical case of corneal ulcer development as a result of orthokeratological lenses application in an 11-year-old child
Authors:   Ryazan State Medical University, Ryazan, Russian Federation, Kolesnikov A.V. ,   Regional Clinical Hospital of N.A. Semashko, Ryazan, Russian Federation, Kirsanova I.V. ,   Ryazan State Medical University, Ryazan, Russian Federation,   Regional Clinical Hospital of N.A. Semashko, Ryazan, Russian Federation, Kulina E.M. ,   Regional Clinical Hospital of N.A. Semashko, Ryazan, Russian Federation, Mokhova S.A. ,   Ryazan State Medical University, Ryazan, Russian Federation
Published: August 2023

Purpose. To represent a clinical case of the rapidly progressive purulent ulcer in 11-year-old patient applying orthokeratological contact lenses. Material and methods. Case history of patient S., who was admitted in the 2nd Ophthalmological Department of the Semashko Hospital in Ryazan. Medical history of patient S. From the Helmholtz National Research Center for Eye Diseases also was used. Results. An 11-year-old child arrived for medical help with complaints of lacrimation, photophobia, decreased vision in the left eye. The anamnesis suggests trauma, as a result of wearing orthokeratological lenses for about 2 years. At the time of admission, the objective status of the patient was the following: visual acuity of the left eye – 0.2 n/c, blepharospasm, narrowing of the palpebral fissure. Objectively, a mixed injection was determined, in the optical zone of the cornea there was a superficial defect of the epithelium, an infiltrate of irregular shape 2×2 mm. The dynamics against the background of antibacterial antiseptic, detoxification, antihistamine therapy is reflected. Discussion. The case of acute ulcer demonstrated in the article from a clinical point of view, despite the rapidly progressive course, had a favorable outcome. Early admition, adequate treatment and good tissue regeneration in children contributed to the preservation of vision in the left eye. Conclusion. It is necessary to immediately treat keratitis or erosion that occurs in patients wearing orthokeratological lenses due to the early formation of corneal ulcers and high risk of complications. Key words: corneal erosion, corneal ulcer, keratitis, orthokeratological lenses
Effectiveness of integrating the systematic and visual approaches in acquiring the tenth grade students with physics concepts
Authors: Sulaiman Mohammad , Abdullah Abdulrazzaq
Published: August 2023

The study aims to identify the effectiveness of integrating the systematic and visual approaches in acquiring the tenth grade students with physics concepts.The sample consisted of (142) male and female students who were deliberately selected from the research community in Zakho city for the academic year (2021-2022), then, they were divided into four equal groups in a number of variables according to the factorial design(2*2), two experimental groups (males, females) studied the subject according to the integration of the two entrances, and the other two controls (males, females) studied the same subject according to the usual method.
In order to achieve the aim of the study and test its  main hypotheses and its fields, the researchers prepared  the first is a test to acquire physics concepts in its final form of (30) objective paragraphs of the two types of pairing and multiple choice of three alternatives, the tool was characterized by validity, stability and psychometric characteristics.
After that, the researchers prepared a number of teaching plans for the experimental and control research groups, and then assigned the teaching of these groups to the subject’s teacher in the schools specified for the experiment. The results indicated as follows:

There is a statistically significant difference at the level (0.05) between the averages of the four research groups' acquisition of physics concepts according to the method variable and in favor of the two experimental groups.
There is no statistically significant difference at the level (0.05) between the averages of the four research groups' acquisition of physics concepts according to the gender and the interaction between two variables.

In the light of the study results, the researchers came out with a number of implementations and recommendations for further studies.
Pembelajaran Dzikir dan Do’a Sesudah Shalat Melalui Perkuliahan Daring (Study Diskriptif di Universitas Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Pekalongan)
Authors: Risdiani Risdiani , Setianto Gigih
Published: July 2023

AbstrakDampak pandemi covid-19 telah menimbulkan banyak perubahan pada berbagai sistem kehidupan, termasuk sistem pendidikan di Indonesia, khususnya Universitas Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Pekalongan (UMPP). Sebelum terjadinya panademi Covid-19 sistem perkuliahan di UMPP dilakukan secara tatap muka (luring/ofline). Namun demikian setelah terjadi wabah Covid-19, berdasar surat edaran Rektor tanggal 16 Maret 2020, sistem perkuliahan diberlakukan secara daring (online).Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian diskriptif kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan gambaran pembelajaran dzikir dan do’a sesudah shalat dan hasil pembelajaran dzikir dan do’a melalui perkuliahan daring (online). Hasil penelitian mendiskripsikan bahwa pelaksanaan perkuliahan secara daring dengan menggunakan aplikasi WA Group dan Zoom Cloud Meeting dimulai dengan mempersiapkan materi baik berupa ppt maupun video pembelajaran, serta menyiapkan instrumen penilaian. Pelaksanakan perkulihaan menggunakan via WA Group dan Zoom Claud Meeting. Di akhir pembelajaran mahasiswa mengirimkan Video dzikir dan do’a sesudah shalat melalui WA Graup. Hasil evaluasi pembelajaran dzikir dan do’a menunjukkan rata-rata perolehan nilai pada kleas A dan Kelas B yang masing-masing kelas berjumlah 51. menunjukkan kategori nilai B. Adapun rinciannya,  kelas A mencapai 25 mahasiswa atau 49%, sedangkan pada kelas B terdapat 30 mahasiswa atau mencapai 58%.
Pengaruh Model Problem Based Learning Terhadap Implementasi Pembelajaran PAI Siswa Madrasah Diniyah Nurul Huda Pasuruan
Authors: Azizah Riawati
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to reveal the implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning in the daily lives of students at Madrasah Diniyah Nurul Huda Pasuruan. The subjects in the study were students of grade 3 at Madrasah Diniyah Nurul Huda Pasuruan. The approach used in this research is qualitative research with a case study approach. Data collection techniques in this study were observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques are data collection, data reduction, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the implementation of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model by the teachers at Madrasah Diniyah Nurul Huda Pasuruan could provide students with understanding to implement what they had learned into their daily lives. Even though in cycle I there was not entirely an increase in student implementation, but in cycle II there had been an increase. So the conclusion from the discussion of this research is that the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model has a positive impact on students' ability to implement Islamic Education learning that has been obtained by students into their real life.Keywords: Implementation, PAI, Problem Based Learning Model
Pembentukan Karakter Religius Mahasiswi Melalui Program Kuliah Intensif Institut Dirosat Islamiyah Al-Amien Prenduan Sumenep
Authors: Mostofia Mostofia , Maulidi Achmad
Published: July 2023

Sampai saat ini program intensif masih diminati oleh banyak mahasiswa dari penjuru nusantara sampai ada yang dari luar negara, maka dengan demikian penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan program kuliah Intensif (Mahasantri) di Institut Dirosat Islamiyah Al-Amien Prenduan Sumenep 1). adakah pengaruh tata tertib program intensif terhadap pembentukan karakter mahasisiwi intensif Institut Dirosat Islamiyah Al-Amien Prenduan Sumenep. 2) seberapa besar pengaruh tata tertib program intensif terhadap pembentukan karakter religius mahasiswi intensif Institut Dirosat Islamiyah Al-Amien Prenduan Sumenep. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif. populasi penelitian ini adalah Mahasiswi Program Intensif  Institut Dirosat Islamiyah Al-Amien Prenduan Sumenep sebanyak 227 mahasiswi. mengingat populasi di atas 100 maka penelitian ini akan menjaidi Penelitian sampel. instrument utama penelitian ini adalah angket, observasi dan dokumentasi merupakan instrument pendukung. Teknik analisis data menggunakan regresi linier sederhana. hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada pengaruh tata tertib program intensif terhadap pembentukan karakterreligius mahasiswi intensif Institut Dirosat Islamiyah Al-Amien Prenduan. yang mana nilai pengaruhnya sebesar 50,5 %  dan 49,5% dipengaruhi oleh factor lain.
Efektivitas Kinerja Pegawai PAIS dalam Meningkatkan Kompetensi Guru PAIS di Kabupaten Bulukumba
Authors: Irmansyah Irmansyah
Published: July 2023

Kinerja pengawas Pendidikan Agama Islam di Kabupaten Bulukumbaberjalan dengan baik karena (1) pengawas Pendidikan Agama Islam melaksanakan observasi kelas untuk mengetahui tentang segala sesuatu yang terjadi di dalam proses pembelajaran di kelas. Observasi oleh kepala madrasah yang dilakukan bukan untuk mencari kesalahan, akan tetapi untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran; (2) pengawas Pendidikan Agama Islam melaksanakansupervisi individual yang menitikberatkan pada pengamatan terhadap kegiatan pembelajaran baik di dalam maupun di luar kelas. Pengawas melakukan supervisi individual sebagai kegiatan membina atau membimbing guru secara individu agar bekerja dengan betul dalam mendidik dan mengajar peserta didik; (3) pengawas Pendidikan Agama Islam melakukan supervisi kelompok yang merupakan teknik supervisi yang dilaksanakan dalam pembinaan guru secara  bersama-sama oleh supervisor dengan sejumlah guru. Kompetensi guru Pendidikan Agama Islam di Kabupaten Bulukumba dapat dilihat dari pelaksanaan pembelajaran yaitu guru mengawali pembelajaran secara efektif dan menyenangkan, guru menggunakan media pembelajaran yang efektif yang berbasis Information Technology Comunication (ITC) sehingga sangat menunjang kualitas peserta didik, hanya masih ada guru belum menggunakan media ITC penyebab ada guru yang tidak menggunakan media ITC karena masih ada madrasah yang belum menyediakan media ITC. Guru menerapkan metode pembelajaran secara bervariasi namun tidak semua guru menerapkannya. Metode ceramah yang paling sering diterapkan, artinya guru tersebut hanya memperhatikan satu aspek saja, yakni aspek penyampaian informasi inilah menyebabkan peserta didik kurang memiliki sikap kritis dan kualitasnya semakin menurun. Guru melaksanakan evaluasi pembelajaran secara rutin yaitu evaluasi awal, evaluasi pada saat proses pembelajaran, dan evaluasi akhir, serta evaluasi semester guna mengukur kemam­puan peserta didik dan keberhasilan guru melaksanakan pembelajaran.
Penguatan Kompetensi Kepribadian Tenaga Pendidik Pai Melalui Pendidikan Qur’ani Dan Relevansinya Dengan Teori Kepribadian Neo Freud (Sosial Dan Psikologi)
Authors: Faizin Moh. , Rahayu Indah
Published: July 2023

Seorang pendidik tidak hanya berkewajiban memberi dan menyampaikan pengetahuan (ilmu) kepada anak didiknya. Lebih dari itu, pendidik memiliki tugas yang sangat mulia yakni membimbing dan mengajarkan akhlak yang baik (akhlaqul karimah) sebagai perwujudan menjadi hamba Allah yang unggul dalam intelektualis, agamis, dan humanis. Kompetensi kepribadian tenaga pendidik yang baik akan menghasilkan generasi yang kompeten dan menjunjung tinggi nilai-nilai Al-Quran. Untuk itu sebagai seorang pendidik khususnya guru PAI maka dituntut memiliki kepribadian dan akhlak Qur’ani sebagaimana yang diajarkan oleh Allah dan baginda tercinta Muhammad Saw.Penelitian ini akan membahas secara mendalam mengenai penguatan kompetensi kepribadian tenaga pendidik PAI melalui pendidikan Qur’ani dengan tujuan: (1) untuk mengetahui kompetensi kepribadian yang harus dimiliki oleh seorang guru PAI. (2 untuk mengetahui penguatan kompetensi kepribadian guru PAI dalam pendidikan Qur’ani. (3) untuk mengetahui tinjauan kompetensi kepribadian tenaga pendidik PAI dalam pendidikan qur’ani dengan teori kepribadian neo freud. Hasil penelitian ini membahas tentang (1) tenaga pendidik PAI dan kompetesi kepribadian, (2) penguatan kompetensi kepribadian guru pai dalam pendidikan qur’ani, (3) tinjauan kompetensi kepribadian tenaga pendidik PAI dalam pendidikan qur’ani dengan teori kepribadian neo freud.
ANALISIS KESULITAN BELAJAR MATEMATIKA PADA MATERI BANGUN DATAR
Authors: Apriani Cicilia , Saputro Marhadi
Published: July 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah (1)untuk mendeskripsikan kesulitan belajar pada materi bangun datar, (2)mendeskripsikan faktor penyebab kesulitan belajar matematika pada materi bangun datar, (3) mengetahui kemampuan siswa dalam menerapkan materi bangun datar dalam kehidupan nyata. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif jenis deskriptif dengan sumber data yang diambil adalah  peserta didik kelas VII SMP Negeri 16 Pontianak. Penentuan subjek menggunakan cara puposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes tertulis, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis menggunakan langkah-langkah reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan (1) kesulitan belajar yang dialami siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri Pontianak yaitu kesulitan memahami konsep, prinsip dan bahasa matematika (2) faktor penyebab kesullitan belajar yaitu  faktor internal yaitu sikap siswa, motivasi belajar dan kemampuan penginderaan, sedangkan faktor eksternal yaitu media pembelajaran dan lingkungan keluarga.Kata kunci: Kesulitan Belajar, Matematika, Bangun Datar
Evaluating the Bachelor of Public Administration Program Objectives Through Importance-Performance Analysis: A Business Model Approach
Authors: Angelito Grace A , Binasoy Joel P
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate stakeholder perceptions of the Bachelor of Public Administration Program of Cagayan State University in the Philippines by examining their level of awareness, understanding, acceptability, and the program's importance-performance alignment.

 

Methodology: A quantitative approach, including questionnaire and Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA), was employed to gather data from a diverse group of stakeholders, such as students, faculty, employers, and community members.

 

Findings: Overall, the findings indicated high levels of awareness, understanding, and acceptability of the program objectives among stakeholders. The IPA revealed that the program performs well in several key areas, including management skills and understanding the fundamentals of good governance. However, the study identified opportunities for improvement, particularly in emphasizing the importance of ethical values and enhancing performance in high-importance objectives, such as accountability, nationalism, and sustainability.

 

Implications: Based on the findings, the study recommends that the university enhance communication and awareness of the program objectives, reassess resource allocation to prioritize high-importance objectives, and implement strategies to improve performance in areas where gaps were identified. Additionally, the university should maintain its focus on high-performing objectives and periodically reassess the program's alignment with stakeholder expectations.

 

Value: By implementing these recommendations, the Bachelor of Public Administration program can further improve its effectiveness in meeting stakeholder needs and expectations, ultimately providing a more valuable and relevant education for future public administrators.
New Literacy in Digital Era Study: How Economics Creative Develop Regional Economic
Authors: Pitaloka Lola Kurnia , Marpaung Grace Natalia , Mudrikah Saringatun
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This study aims to see that new literacy in this global era can influence regional economic development in the digital era through creative economy actors. The focus of the new literacy of the current digital era is data literacy, technological literacy, and human literacy.
 
Theoretical framework: This research takes the Theory of Planned Behavior which is based on the research of Juergens (2020), Claes and Philippette (2020), and Sander (2020), who stated that the behavior of creative economy actors in the digital era had been based on new literacy that has developed, namely data, technology, and humans. The ability of creative economy actors to control new literacy can impact economic developers in each region.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study uses an exploratory quantitative approach because it wants to see advanced phenomena that each variable cannot explain. The population in this study is very large because it covers all creative economy actors in Indonesia. The sample was calculated using Slovin with a tolerance of 10%, and a sample of 374 perpetrators was obtained. The sampling technique is random sampling, with the data collection technique being a questionnaire that is analyzed using the Structural Equation Model test with the help of WarpPLS as an analytical tool.
 
Findings: This study reveals that the three new literacies affect regional economic development because those three new literacies can increase the progress of creative economics in the digital economy era. However, they have weak significance; the unconsciousness of creative economy actors indicates this to participate in developing their area. The government must make appropriate policies to increase new literacy for creative economy actors to increase regional development through the creative economy.
 
Research, practical & social implication: This research is expected to be a recommendation material that benefits regional development and can primarily be implemented to develop creative economics actors who have an important meaning in regional economics.
 
Originality/Value: This research focuses on new literacy that has developed rapidly in the global era to survive in the digital age. Data literacy, technology, and humans are taken as variables that had never existed before and applied to regional creative economy actors.
Survival from Crisis of Cement Industry in Indonesia
Authors: Suarly Irwan , Pramono Rudy , Purba John Tampil , Ugut Gracia Shinta
Published: July 2023

Purpose:  The purpose of this study is to examine the major players’ responses toward phenomena crisis of the cement industry in Indonesia during 2014 - 2020.
 
Theoretical framework: The theoretical frame work by applying the theory of Strategic Management with emphasize on the Resource Base View concepts for crisis management response.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: The design of this study will be using a Qualitative Research Methodology by adopting Case Study Research Method through comparison study between strategic actions of SMGR and INTP, as they suffered the most in times of crisis.
 
Findings: The findings of this research could also improve current firms’ management survival by enabling the cement players to choose among the RAIN as well as to compare their current strategic actions to the other players who perform better during a crisis.
 
Research, practical and social implications: The findings of this research could also improve current firms’ management survival by enabling the cement players to choose among the RAIN as well as to compare their current strategic actions to the other players who perform better during a crisis.
 
Originality/Value: The value of the study study holds a value which is to offer new alternative solutions to the industry players through a thematic concept Puzzle of Theories.
China's Angel Investment Policy
Authors: Anh Nguyen Thi Kim , Ngoc Le Hong , Hoa Nguyen Thi , Cuong Chu Viet
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This paper summarized and systematized the case of China's policies applied to attract angel investment which turned this country into a global highlight in angel investment.
 
Theoretical framework: The authors conducted a literature review on start-up and angel investment to introduce angel investment in China, analyze the role of angel investments in developing start-ups, and factor determinants and policy of angel investment in China.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: This paper uses qualitative method to provide overviews on the case of China in attracting angel investment for their start-ups with an updated analysis on their relevant factor determinants and policies that contributed to the success of China.
 
Findings: It is found that the Chinese Government has actively carried out packages, including tax incentives, built programs, investment cooperation funds, developed networks, and angel investment education systems to boost funding readiness for firms. They also focus on promoting the start-up ecosystem and providing financial support to implement an innovation-driven development strategy to raise the nation's competitiveness.
 
Research, practical & social implications: This paper provides some suggestions for Chinese government in making policies to enhance the role of angel investments in developing start-ups.
 
Originality/Value: This paper contributes to the evolvement of research about start- up and angel investment, particularly in China, in the context of high-tech  production and breakthrough technologies, by providing a policy perspective to imply lessons for other countries.
ANALYSIS OF THE REASONS FOR REFUSAL TO DISPENSE OTC-MEDICINES TO THE ADOLESCENT POPULATION
Authors: A.A. Sinitsyna , M.N. Denisova , T.M. Litvinova , I.U. Glazkova , G.V. Nesterov
Published: July 2023

Aim. Identification and analysis of the reasons for the refusal to dispense drugs to the adolescent population.
Material and methods. Sociological research was conducted by the survey method (questionnaire) using the Google Forms service. The questionnaire consisted of 3 closed questions and an open question. Statistical processing of the data results was carried out using the SPSS program.
Results. 12 reasons why pharmacists refuse to purchase over-the-counter drugs for adolescents were identified: age (26.32%), lack of a doctor's prescription (14.74%), lack of information about the drug being purchased (17.74%), low medical literacy (10.53%), use of information from unverified sources (7.37%), suspicion of acquisition for the purpose of abuse (6.32%), discrepancy between the described symptoms and indications for the use of drugs (5.26%), the teenager causes doubts (4.21%), lack of parental consent and the ability to contact them (4.21%), purchase of certain groups of drugs or individual drugs (4.21%), a large number of packages of drugs (1.05%), contraindications for age (1.05%). 70.37% of respondents refuse to dispense to all minors, 25.93% - up to 14 years old and 3.70% up to 16 years old. 11.11% erroneously stated that the sale of over-the-counter drugs to teenagers is prohibited by law.
Conclusion. In the absence of a regulatory and legal framework, pharmacists refuse to sell medicines for adolescents based on their experience and internal code of ethics. In a such situation, it is the most appropriate to develop an algorithm for pharmaceutical counseling in pharmacies.
CONTRACEPTION AFTER ABORTION: EFFICACY AND SAFETY
Authors: O.B. Kalinkina , Yu.V. Tezikov , I.S. Lipatov , M.O. Mayorova , E.V. Zubkovskaya , M.O. Mayorova
Published: July 2023

It is important to choose a combined oral contraceptive (COC) after an abortion operation, since the requirements for a contraceptive prescribed during this period have their own specifics. It is necessary to stop as many negative consequences for the woman's body caused by the termination of pregnancy and, in addition, to ensure maximum safety of the prescribed drug. The relevance of this topic is due to the need to choose the safest and most effective contraceptive. A study was conducted of the effect of monophasic low-dose COCs, which is a combination of 0.15 mg levonorgestrel and 0.03 mg eeinylestradiol 0.03 mg in each tablet (PlaniGenslevo) on the state of the body and endothelial function in 22 women of reproductive age using the drug for 3 months after an artificial abortion and belonging to the first category of acceptability of COCs. As a control, the results of a test with reactive hyperemia were evaluated in 22 healthy women aged 19 to 35 years. As a result of the study, there was no increase in body mass index, blood pressure, changes in metabolic parameters in the biochemical analysis of blood, as well as an increase in the duration of menstrual bleeding, the absence of intermenstrual bleeding, as well as breast swelling, headaches, dyspeptic phenomena and other adverse events that may be caused by taking COCs in women using Women's Left within 3 months. The conducted study demonstrated the absence of adverse events on the part of the body of women taking after abortion Plani Women left. In addition, there were no statistically significant changes compared to the control group in the results of the test with reactive hyperemia, reflecting the absence of endothelial dysfunction in women using the contraceptive Plani Women left, which can serve as confirmation of the absence of a negative effect of the drug on the cardiovascular system.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF НYSSOPUS OFFICINALIS L. HYDROLATES
Authors: Ye.V. Burtseva , E.V. Kuldyrkaeva , I.S. Mekhonoshina , L. A. Timasheva , O. A. Pekhova , A.M. Katsev
Published: July 2023

Products of plant raw materials processing, in particular hyssop herb are becoming more and more popular nowadays. This plant raw material is used in traditional medicine in many countries all over of the world and is included as an officinal raw material in pharmacopoeias of several European countries: France, Portugal, Romania, Sweden and Germany. Hyssop hydrolat is used in perfumery, cosmetics and food industries, but it is not used in medicine yet, due to the lack of a complex research.
This article presents the results of a research of the chemical composition, antibacterial and antioxidant activity of Hyssopus officinalis L. hydrolate.
The main aim of the article is to study the chemical composition, antibacterial and antioxidant activity of hydrolate of Hyssopus officinalis L.
Materials and methods. The object of the research is a hydrolate of hyssop obtained by the method of steam distillation from freshly harvested raw materials of hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis L.). The study of the chemical composition of the hydrolate was carried out by gas-liquid chromatography. The antibacterial activity of the hydrolate was assessed by the growth and luminescence characteristics of the marine luminescent bacteria Aliivibrio fischeri F1 and recombinant bioluminescent test-objects based on E. coli MG1655. Antioxidant activity was determined by the method of non-enzymatic initiation of lipid peroxidation in a model biological system of yolk lipoproteins.
Results. The concentration of essential oil in the hyssop’s hydrolate was defined as 0.032%. It was found that the hydrolate contains isopinocamphone, pinocamphone; β-cariophillen; β-pinen; sabinen and 1.8-cineol. The dynamics of the accumulation of lipid peroxide products in the presence of hyssop’s hydrolate was significantly lower in comparison with the control by 39.47%, which indicates the ability of this hydrolate to suppress free radical oxidation processes, and thus exhibit antioxidant activity.
Conclusion. As a result of the research, hydrolate of Hyssopus officinalis L. was found to exhibit antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Prospects for further research are the development of medicines and cosmetics based on hydrolate of Hyssopus officinalis L. with antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
THE CLINICAL COURSE FEATURES OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, COMPLICATED CARDIOGENIC SHOCK, IN MALES UNDER 50 YEARS OLD
Authors: A.V. Golikov , V.A. Likhodkin , D.R. Kulikov , G.A. Alper , A.V. Duganova , D.V. Nosovich
Published: July 2023

Relevance. Cardiogenic shock remains the most common cause of death in myocardial infarction.
Aim. To evaluate the myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock clinical course features in males under 50 years old (y.o.) to clarify their significance for the development of this complication to improve prevention and outcomes.
Material and methods. The study included males aged 19-49 y.o. with type I myocardial infarction. The patients were divided into age-matched groups. The study group consisted of seven patients with cardiogenic shock, the control group - without cardiogenic shock - 223 patients. Comparative analysis of the clinical course variants, complications in selected groups was performed. The influence of the studied parameters on the probability of cardiogenic shock development in the examined patients was assessed by the method of risk analysis using the Pearson Chi-square test.
Results. In the study group, there was a predominance of kidney dysfunction (100 in the study group and 10.3% in the control group; p=0.004), chronic heart failure in history less than one year old (50.0 and 15.3%, respectively; p=0, 04), non-anginal variants (abdominal (16.7 and 1.5%; p = 0.0497), arrhythmic (16.7 and 2.5% p = 0.0497) and according to the type of increase in heart failure (16.7 and 1.5%; p=0.0497)) of the clinical course of myocardial infarction, the presence of two or more complications (100 and 38.1%; p=0.005) and combinations of all groups of myocardial lesions (57.1 and 6.3% ; р˂0.0001). The risk of developing cardiogenic shock increased in addition to the above situations with diastolic blood pressure ˂70 mm Hg (Absolute risk: 18.8%; relative: 13.3; p˂0.0001), systolic˂110 mmHg (14.3%; 9.9, respectively; p=0.0004), total peripheral resistance (37.5%; 35.8; p˂0.0001).
Conclusions. These factors should be used in the formation of high-risk groups for the cardiogenic shock in myocardial infarction development for monitoring and timely implementation of the necessary treatment. It is also expedient to take them into account in the prognostic modeling of this complication.