bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Artificial Neural Network Model For Wind Mill
Authors: Azmi Zulfian
Published: July 2021

Utilization of wind energy sources provides advantages in terms of being environmentally friendly, and it can be energy source is realible. The analysis of wind mill control using Neural Network model for Uncertain Variables or abbreviated as the VTP model is expected to provide a solution in solving the windmill control case. And the Neural Network model for Uncertain Variables uses probability techniques, degree of membership, logical OR function, linear programming and    euclidean distance to reduce the learning process In this research, wind mill control uses variable air pressure and duration of sunshine to determine whether the wind mill is moving or not. Finally, this research tries to analyze windmill control, which in the future is expected to produce a smart wind mill control system. And the Neural Network model for Uncertain Variables can be used to control windmills with the different of input data
Impact of Shareholders’ Activism on Governance Practices and Firm Performance in Pakistan: A Response for Family Controlled Firms
Authors: Amjad Ayesha , Ehsan Sadaf , Amjad Mariam , Gillani Seemab
Published: July 2021

By taking a sample of 150 non-financial firms listed on PSX, this study has empirically examined the impact of ownership structure on firm performance while considering multiple dimensions. This study employed the system GMM econometric technique to examine the association between ownership structure and firm performance. According to the computed results of the study, family ownership puts a positive and highly significant impact on the market performance of the firm. It has also found a strong and significant relationship between family control and the market value of a firm. Similarly, group affiliation and market performance of the firm have a strong and significant association but in a negative direction. Institutional ownership is significantly related to the accounting and market performance of the firm. Moreover, the joint impact of institutional and family ownership is positively and significantly related to the accounting performance of the firm. Finally, institutional activism is positively and significantly related to the accounting performance of the firm.
Do the stocks' returns and volatility matter under the COVID-19 pandemic? A Case Study of Pakistan Stock Exchange
Authors: Saeed Muhammad , Ahmad Ijaz , Usman Muhammad Ahmad
Published: July 2021

The catastrophe that the world is now facing in the form of COVID-19, has affected most of the world economies and financial markets as a result of lockdown, travelling restrictions, and social distances. The present study attempted to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on the stock returns of the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The data employed comprises daily prices of Pakistan Stock Exchange, the daily value of exchange rate over the period 01 January 2011 to 30 April 2021, and a dummy variable for COVID-19 which takes 1 for the period during COVID-19 and 0 for the period before. The data were sourced from the Karachi Stock Exchange website, National Institute of Health Sciences Pakistan, and State Bank of Pakistan. We applied the autoregressive conditional heteroskedastic (ARCH) and the associate generalized autoregressive conditionally heteroskedastic (GARCH) approaches to analyze the impact. Our findings revealed that a negative relationship exists between our variables of interest with mean returns and a positive relationship with the volatility of the KSE-100 index. This implies that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the stock price and increases the volatility of the KSE-100 index, and further affects the financial system. The study recommends that an urgent and powerful response is needed on the part of the government,including strong measures to prevent a severe stock market crash in Pakistan in near future.
A Comparison of Bilateral Decompression via Unilateral Approach and Classic Laminectomy in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis in terms of postoperative back pain.
Authors: Osama Ahmad Khan  , Muhammad Pervez Khan  , Muhammad Azam  , Zainul Abideen  , Shams Uddin
Published: July 2021

Back ground: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common cause of morbidity in elderly patients due to degenerative changes ofspine. Different surgical procedures have been proposed including open lumbar laminectomy and other less invasivedecompressive procedures to minimize soft tissue damage and lessen the post-operative complication. So we conducted thisstudy to find more appropriate and less invasive procedure.Objective: To compare mean post-operative back pain score in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis undergoing bilateraldecompression via unilateral approach versus classic laminectomy.Material and Methods: This randomized control trial was carried out in department of neurosurgery, Saidu Teaching HospitalSharif Swat from April 2018 to October 2018.Atotal of 60 patients having confirmed degenerative lumbar spine stenosis with painscore of >5 on Visual Analogue Score (VAS) presenting in outpatient department were included in the study. Patients not willing forthe study and fulfilling the set exclusion criteria were excluded. Patients were divided in two groups randomly on basis of lotterymethod. Written informed consent was taken and VAS at presentation of all patients was recorded. In group Apatient underwentbilateral decompression via unilateral approach. In-group B patient underwent classic laminectomy. Pain evaluation in both groupsvia Visual Analogue Scoring was recorded before surgery and at 1month post-operative follow-up. Follow up was advised at a 2weeks interval and final outcome was measured at 1 month post operatively. Data collected was analyzed through SPSS 22.Results: In our study the mean age of the patients was 59.12Â±12.88 years, the male to female ratio was 0.9:1. Statistically highlysignificant difference was found between the study groups with pain at 1st month i.e. p-value=0.000.Conclusion: The bilateral decompression via unilateral approach had significantly reduced post-operative pain as compared toclassic laminectomy in patients with LSS.Key words: pain, classic laminectomy, bilateral decompression, unilateral approach, lumbar spinal Stenosis
ANALISIS WILLINGNESS TO PAY PETANI TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM ASURANSI USAHA TANI PADI (AUTP) DI KABUPATEN ACEH BESAR
Authors: Hakim Lukman , Wardhana Muhammad Yuzan , Mulia Shinta , . Sofyan
Published: July 2021

Kabupaten Aceh Besar merupakan salah satu wilayah sentra produksi padi di Provinsi Aceh dengan tingkat kerawanan bencana yang cukup tinggi. Jika hal ini dibiarkan terus berlanjut dikhawatirkan akan berdampak terhadap stabilitas dan ketahanan pangan daerah, khususnya produksi dan ketersediaan bahan pokok beras. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis nilai Willingness To Pay dan mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi Willingness To Pay terhadap premi asuransi usaha tani padi di Desa Tampok Blang Kecamatan Suka Makmur Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Data yang digunakan ialah data primer hasil wawancara dan observasi, sedangkan data sekunder diambil dari Dinas Pertanian dan Perkebunan Provinsi Aceh terkait Februari â€“ Agustus 2020. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu Contingent Valuation Methode dan Persamaan Regresi Logistik. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata nilai Willingness To Pay petani terhadap premi Asuransi Usaha Tani Padi adalah sebesar Rp 33.140/Ha/MT. Faktor utama yang memengaruhi peluang kesediaan petani untuk membayar (Willingness to Pay) adalah variabel jumlah tanggungan dan pendapatan. Pengalaman bertani, luas lahan dan status lahan tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kesediaan petani responden untuk membayar (Willingness To Pay) premi AUTP. Disarankan agar adanya kesetaraan pengetahuan dan koordinasi informasi antara petani dan semua pihakÂ  terkait dalam program AUTP. Hal tersebut dapat dilakukan dengan menambah pertemuaan penyuluhan serta sosialisasi kepada para petani.
PENGARUH STRUKTUR MODAL, PROFITABILITAS DAN PERTUMBUHAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PT ASTRA INTERNATIONAL Tbk PERIODE TAHUN 2010-2020
Authors: Rahmi Palupi Permata , Oktapiani Rini
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Struktur Modal, Profitabilitas dan Pertumbuhan Perusahaan Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Pada PT Astra International Tbk Periode 2010-2020. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dan verifikatif. Metode penentuan sampel dengan metode purposive sampling, dengan beberapa kriteria yang telah ditentukan maka jumlah sampel adalah sebanyak 1 perusahaan manufaktur yaitu PT Astra International Tbk. Data penelitian merupakan data sekunder diperoleh dari www.idx.co.id tahun 2010 sampai dengan tahun 2020. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan untuk menjawab masalah Struktur Modal, Pertumbuhan Perusahaan, profitabilitas dan Nilai perusahaan menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan verifikatif dengan menggunakan analisis regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa (1) Secara parsial, Struktur Modal (DER) berpengaruh terhadap Nilai Perusahaan. (2) Secara parsial, Profitabilitas (ROE) berpengaruh terhadap Nilai Perusahaan. (3) Secara parsial, Pertumbuhan Perusahaan (Growth) berpengaruh terhadap Nilai Perusahaan. (4) Secara simultan, Struktur Modal (DER), Profitabilitas (ROE) dan Pertumbuhan Perusahaan (Growth) secara bersama-sama berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Nilai Perusahaan.Â
PENGARUH EFFORT EXPECTANCY, PENGETAHUAN PRODUK DAN TPB TERHADAP NIAT BELI BIBIT TENERA DI KECAMATAN SELESAI
Authors: Karo Sekali Abednego Suranta , Lumban Gaol Julia Ruminta
Published: July 2021

Produktivitas kelapa sawit petani rakyat masih rendah dibandingankan dengan produktivitas rata-rata Indonesia, untuk meningkatkannya diperlukan bahan tanam kelapa sawit unggul. Bahan kelapa sawit yang berkualitas seperti bibit tenera merupakan salah satu modal utama untuk mendapatkan produktivitas tinggi. Namun pada kenyataannya belum semua petani rakyat menggunakan bibit tenera. Maka dari itu petani perlu didorong untuk menggunakan bibit tenera agar dapat meningkatkan produktivitas kelapa sawit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisi pengaruh effort expectancy , pengetahuan produk dan teori TPB (Theory of Planned Behavior) terhadap niat beli bibit tenera pada petani rakyat di Kecamatan Selesai Kabupaten Langkat Sumatera Utara. Metode yang digunakan untuk penelitian ini adalah SEM-PLS (Structural Equation Modeling). Kesimpulan penelitian antara lain effort expectancy tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Niat Beli. Norma Subjektif berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Niat Beli. Pengetahuan Produk berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Niat Beli, Persepsi Kontrol Perilaku berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Niat Beli. Sikap tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Niat Beli.
ANALISIS PENGARUH BRAND, PERSEPSI HARGA, DAN KUALITAS PRODUK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN MINYAK BIMOLI DI PAJAK HORAS KECAMATAN PEMATANG SIANTAR
Authors: . Saprida , Manurung Sonia Theresia
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh brand, persepsi harga, dan kualitas produk terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen minyak goreng bimoli. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan April-Juni 2021. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode Analisis Linear Berganda. Pengolahan data dibantu dengan Microsoft Excel 2007 dan SPSS Versi 16. Penentuan sampel menggunakanÂ  metode accidental sampling yaitu sampel secara kebetulan. Data penelitian ini menggunakan data primer. Hasil regresi linear berganda penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa variabel brand sebesar 0,181, variabel persepi harga sebesar 0,144, dan variabel kualitas produk sebesar 0,136 berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembeliaan konsumen minyak goreng bimoli di Pajak Horas, Kecamatan Pematang Siantar.
Management of Covid-19 patients with indigenous formulations in home settings- Case reports of two patients
Authors: Kumar Neeta , Tripathi Nalini , Nandave Mukesh
Published: July 2021

This is to report 2 cases experiencing action of indigenous medicine in controlling Covid-19 symptoms in the home setting, without any requirement of hospitalization. Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2), a viral disease by novel coronavirus, impacted 220 countries. Although, numerous attempts have been made for the management and treatment of Covid-19 with various drugs, traditional Ayurveda and Siddha has been widely reported to be effective in treating viral diseases through altering innate adaptive immune response and inhibition of virus attachment to body cells. It is found to inhibit attachment of virus to human cell, hence reducing viral load induced cytokine storm, inflammatory over reactions in the body of patients and inhibition of community spread. The experience of 2 cases reported here showed how senior citizens with various co-morbidities recovered from covid 19 and remained healthy without sequelae or side effects even after 6 months of follow-up. These observations are vital clues for a large population-based study and ongoing clinical trials. Mechanism of action of Sidha and Ayurvedic medicines like Kabasura Kudineer, Sitopladi, Triphala are well published and highly recommended for affecting viral entry and immune regulatory pathways. With no side effects, secondary infections and action, these regimens pave the ways for safe and effective cure for Covid-19.
Therapeutic Management of Covid-19 Pneumonia with Ayurveda – Case Series Report
Authors: Dongare Ghanshyam M , Joshi Yashashree V.
Published: July 2021

Infection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV- 2) which causes novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) has put the world in a medical disaster. Scientists are taking vast efforts to contain the disease by finding a vaccine or clinically proven medicine. Despite the efforts there is no proven medication in any stream of medicine. Covid19 affects respiratory tract and causes pneumonia. Here we are presenting a case series report of patients who had developed Covid19 with subsequent pneumonia and approached for Ayurvedic treatment. All these patients were primarily diagnosed with Covid-19 by RT PCR and SAARS Covid-19 Antigen test. They had subsequently developed viral pneumonia. As per Ayurveda, patients had developed symptoms of vitiation of Vata and Kapha Doshas which affected Rasavaha Srotasa and Pranavaha Srotasa. Patients were treated uniformly with internal Ayurvedic medicines which were prescribed for median duration of 30days and had been analyzed clinically with pre and post chest X-rays. All the symptoms were relieved as well as haziness in chest was also cleared in all patients, which was confirmed with pre and post chest x-rays. This study will be an evidence-based example that Ayurveda can contribute in fight against Covid-19 successfully.
Ayurveda management in premature ovarian insufficiency- A case study
Authors: Vidya K P , U Divya , Satheesan Sithara
Published: July 2021

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is defined as a cessation of ovarian function before the age of 40 years. It is associated with hypoestrogenism and loss of residual follicles, both of which lead to menstrual abnormalities, pregnancy failures, and decreased health-related quality of life. The prevalence of POI is estimated at 1% in the general population. The risk of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) before the age of 40 years is 1 %. The aetiopathology of premature ovarian insufficiency in the majority of cases is unknown and is termed as spontaneous or idiopathic POI. This is a case with signs and symptoms of POI which was developed after the administration of GnRH agonist drugs as a part of treatment of endometriosis. In this single case study, a female of 33 years having complaints of absence of periods since 6 months treated with Ayurveda treatment with pre and post evaluation. The symptoms of secondary amenorrhoea, hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood swings were relieved after Ayurveda medications and procedures.
Therapeutic effect of the Indigenous drug modality in the management of Adenocarcinoma of colon – A case report based on cytokines expressions
Authors: LHS Umayangani , EPS Chandana , APG Amarasinghe
Published: July 2021

A clinical study was conducted from May to July 2017 in the outpatient department of Bandaranaike Memorial Ayurvedic Research Institute (BMARI), Navinna, Sri Lanka to test the antitumor activity of the indigenous drug modality which is used to manage the colon cancer. A forty year old colon cancer patient volunteered to the study. Ethical approval has been taken from the Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo Sri Lanka. Detailed history, clinical examinations and relevant investigations were conducted at BMARI and the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna. Three herbal formulations namely SG powder- 5g/day, KY powder -10g/day and A1 powder -10g/day were given for the patient throughout 90 days of study. Serum Interleukin-2 (IL-2), Interleukin-5 (IL-5), Interleukin 17 (IL-17), Interferon (IFN)-ɣ and p53 Upregulated Modulator of Apoptosis (PUMA) were quantified using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) before and after the treatments (after 45 and 90 days) as these cytokines play a significant role in tumor growth control. Tumor marker expression and stool samples were tested before and after treatments (after 45 and 90 days). Symptoms of colon cancer were significantly decreased during the treatment along with changes in tumor markers. According to the results of the ELISA, IL-2, IFN-ɣ and IL-17 concentrations were increased significantly after the treatment and expression level increased in all three cytokines over time indicating the possible control of colon cancer growth by the drug modality. Further investigations are required to evaluate the mechanism of effectiveness of this indigenous drug modality in controlling carcinoma of colon.
PENCEGAHAN SERANGAN DISMINORE DENGAN PENERAPAN SENAM DISMINORE BAGI REMAJA DI SMK 3 MUHAMMADIYAH PALEMBANG
Authors: Yuniza Yuniza , Nurjannah Ida
Published: July 2021

Kesehatan reproduksi menurut Undang Undang Republik Indonesia No. 36 tahun 2009 tentang Kesehatan pada pasal 71 mencakup kesehatan saat sebelum hamil, ketika dan sesudah melahirkan, pengaturan kehamilan, alat kontrasepsi, kesehatan seksual serta kesehatan sistem reproduksi. Kesehatan reproduksi membahas proses, fungsi dan sistem reproduksi pada semua tahap kehidupan. Kesehatan reproduksi pada wanita terdiri dari kesehatan reproduksi ibu dan anak, remaja, dan usia lanjut.

Masa remaja merupakan masa transisi dari masa kanak-kanak ke masa dewasa, dimana seorang manusia sedang berada dalam pencarian jati dirinya, ingin mengenal siapa dirinya sebenarnya. Pada masa ini terjadi berbagai perubahan dan perkembangan yang cepat, baik fisik mental maupun psikososial. Tidak sedikit permasalahan dalam kehidupan remaja terutama adalah dalam masa kesehatan reproduksi. Tujuan dari program ini adalah menerapkan senam disminore untuk mengatasi serangan awal disminore pada siswi SMK 3 Muhammadiyah Palembang.  Hasil pengukuran nyeri disminore sebelum dilakukan senam disminore yaitu pada tahap nyeri ringan kemudian setelah dilakukan senam disminore rentang nyeri pada kriteria tidak nyeri. Dari 33 responden pengabdian masyarakat gejala yang ditimbulkan sebagian besar yaitu nyeri timbul saat sebelum dan selama menstruasi dalam 24 jam
KRİPTO PARA TEKNOLOJİSİ VE İSLAMİ FİNANS AÇISINDAN MEŞRUİYETİ
Authors: CANBAZ Muhammet Fatih , BERKUN Gufran
Published: July 2021

Ülkemizde ve dünyada kripto para teknolojisinin yayılımı ve etki alanı inanılmaz boyutlardadır. Bu teknoloji o kadar hızlı farkındalık oluşturmuştur ki toplumlarca bir yatırım aracı olarak kabul görmesi uzun sürmemiştir. Bu hızlı finansal etkileşim Müslüman yatırımcıların da ilgisini çekmiş ardından kripto paraların meşruiyeti noktasında soru işaretleri ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı bu soru işaretlerinden hareketle kripto para teknolojisini temel hatlarıyla açıklayarak İslami finans açısından meşru bir araç olup olmadığının araştırılmasıdır. Araştırma kapsamında kripto para teknolojisinin hızlı büyüdüğü ve henüz anlaşılmaya başladığı son on yıl dikkate alınarak 7 İslami otorite kuruluş ve 14 İslam aliminin görüşleri analiz edilmiştir. İncelemeler sonucunda kurumların ve uzmanların genel olarak kripto para teknolojisine karşı ciddi itirazları olduğu ve bunların aşılmadığı sürece İslami açıdan meşru bir finansal araç olarak değerlendirilemeyeceği sonucuna varılmıştır. Çoğunluğun görüşünü ifade eden bu yaklaşımın yanı sıra kripto paraların meşru olduğunu düşünen hatırı sayılır uzman bulunmaktadır. Dolayısıyla kripto para konusu bir süre daha Müslüman toplumları helal olup olmadığı noktasında meşgul edecek ve yeni çalışmalara kapı aralayacaktır.
Deep Learning for Customer Churn Prediction in E-Commerce Decision Support
Authors: Pondel Maciej , Wuczyński Maciej , Gryncewicz Wiesława , Łysik Łukasz , Hernes Marcin , Rot Artur , Kozina Agata
Published: July 2021

Churn prediction is a Big Data domain, one of the most demanding use cases of recent time. It is also one of the most critical indicators of a healthy and growing business, irrespective of the size or channel of sales. This paper aims to develop a deep learning model for customers’ churn prediction in e-commerce, which is the main contribution of the article. The experiment was performed over real e-commerce data where 75% of buyers are one-off customers. The prediction based on this business specificity (many one-off customers and very few regular ones) is extremely challenging and, in a natural way, must be inaccurate to a certain ex-tent. Looking from another perspective, correct prediction and subsequent actions resulting in a higher customer retention are very attractive for overall business performance. In such a case, predictions with 74% accuracy, 78% precision, and 68% recall are very promising. Also, the paper fills a research gap and contrib-utes to the existing literature in the area of developing a customer churn prediction method for the retail sector by using deep learning tools based on customer churn and the full history of each customer’s transactions.
The Digitalization of Local Owner-Operated Retail Outlets: How Environmental and Organizational Factors Drive the Use of Digital Tools and Applications
Authors: Bollweg Lars , Baersch Soeren , Lackes Richard , Siepermann Markus , Weber Peter
Published: July 2021

The digitalization of the retail industry is a disruptive innovation process which endangers the very existence of Local Owner Operated Retail Outlets (LOOROs). Despite the manifold digital options to regain competitive power, LOOROs struggle in their digital transformation and persist often in their traditional business behaviour. As their customers get more and more used to buying via digital channels, they more and more expect the provision of digital services. This paper and the presented survey among 223 LOORO owners from 26 cities in Germany aim to understand why the LOOROs are so hesitant. Our findings show high insecurity among LOOROs about what to do and where to begin the digitalization route. The owners of LOOROs are often decoupled from their near and far business environment. This leads to a wrong self-assessment and implies the risk that the services provided do neither match the competitive environment nor customer expectations.
Towards a Concept for Building a Big Data Architecture with Microservices
Authors: Shakir Aamir , Staegemann Daniel , Volk Matthias , Jamous Naoum , Turowski Klaus
Published: July 2021

Microservices and Big Data are renowned hot topics in computer science that have gained a lot of hype. While the use of microservices is an approach that is used in modern software development to increase flexibility, Big Data allows organizations to turn today’s information deluge into valuable insights. Many of those Big Data architectures have rather monolithic elements. However, a new trend arises in which monolithic architectures are replaced with more modularized ones, such as microservices. This transformation provides the benefits from microservices such as modularity, evolutionary design and extensibility while maintaining the old monolithic product’s functionality. This is also valid for Big Data architectures. To facilitate the success of this transformation, there are certain beneficial factors. In this paper, those aspects will be presented and the transformation of an exemplary Big Data architecture with somewhat monolithic elements into a microservice favoured one is outlined.
Exploring Potential Impacts of Self-Sovereign Identity on Smart Service Systems
Authors: Richter Daniel , Anke Jürgen
Published: July 2021

Self-sovereign identity (SSI) is a new paradigm, which puts users back in control of their own digital identity. This does not only strengthen the position of the users but implies new interaction schemes that may improve interoperability and usability. Smart services systems enable the integration of resources and activities and use smart products as boundary objects. As such systems typically involve digital interactions between multiple actors, it can be assumed that utilising SSI has a positive impact on them. To investigate how these potential improvements manifest themselves, we investigate electric vehicle charging as example of a smart service system. At the core of our conceptual analysis is the service process, which we extract from a reference model. Based on a SWOT analysis, we identify areas for transformation and derive an SSI-enabled interaction model for an electric vehicle charging service. The evaluation of the new process shows that SSI can reduce complexity of integration with partners and can provide a better customer experience through simplified registration and authentication. Moreover, SSI might even lead to the disintermediation of actors in the service system. Although SSI is still emerging, our findings underline its relevance as a mechanism to establish trust in smart service systems through the seamless and standardised integration of digital identities for humans, organisations, and things.
Grass and Legume Hays for Sheep: Intake, in vivo Digestibility, and in situ Degradability
Authors: Otoni Iana Mara Medeiros , Da Silva Janaina Lima , Ribeiro Karina Guimaraes , Pereira Odilon Gomes , Da Silva Thiago Carvalho , Costa e Siva Luiz Fernando , Valadares Filho Sebastiao de Campos
Published: July 2021

The objective of this study was to evaluate nutrient intake, in vivo digestibility, and in situ degradability of different cultivars of hay (i.e., [Jiggs] and [Tifton-85] bermuda grass (Cynodon spp.) and [alfalfa] (Medicago sativa) and [stylo] Campo Grande (Stylosanthes sp.)) and nitrogen balance in sheep. We used eight rumen-cannulated F1 Santa Ines × Dorper castrated male sheep with body weights of 35.0 kg in a double 4 × 4 Latin Square experimental design. The intake and total apparent digestibility of nutrients were higher (P<0.05) for alfalfa than for stylo hay. The in vivo dry matter (DM) digestibility of Jiggs (47.6%), Tifton-85 (53.4%), stylo (29.3%), and alfalfa (53.2%) hays and in situ DM degradability were equivalent in the range of 7.6 to 63.2 h of degradation. The in vivo neutral detergent fiber (NDFap) digestibility of Jiggs (53.7%), Tifton-85 (64.4%), stylo (42.2%), alfalfa (56.2%), and in situ NDFap degradability were equivalent from 37.3 h. Nitrogen balance was negative only in animals fed stylo hay. Alfalfa hay provides a higher nutrient intake than other hays. The alfalfa and bermuda grass hays used in sheep diets presented better digestibility than stylo hay. The results are suitable to predict in vivo digestibility from in situ degradability parameters.
Corn and Soybean Productivity in Succession to Family Coverage Plants Poaceae and Fabaceae
Authors: Mottin Marcos Cesar , Seidel Edleusa Pereira , Fey Emerson , Vanelli Jaqueline , Alves André Luiz , Sustakowski Monica Carolina
Published: July 2021

The use of soil cover plants has varied effects on crops grown in succession, depending on the cover plant used. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of soil cover plants from the Poaceae and Fabaceae families grown in the autumn and winter on yields of corn and soybean grown in succession. The experiment was carried out for two years and the experimental design used was randomized block design, with six replications. Both in the first year and the second, the plots consisted of the cultivation of corn or soybeans on the different biomasses of four cover crops cultivated in autumn and winter intercropped with corn. The cover crops were two Poaceae plants (black oats and brachiaria) and two Fabaceae plants (forage pea and white lupine). The production and productivity parameters of summer corn and soybean commercial crops were evaluated Cover plants of the Poaceae (black oat and brachiaria) and Fabacea (pea and white lupine) families intercropped with corn grown in autumn-winter did not affect their yield components and yield; as well as the productivity of soybeans in succession. According to the results of this work, the cultivation of black oat, brachiaria, forage pea and lupine increases the number of species that the farmer can cultivate intercropped with corn, favoring the crop rotation system in no-till.
Efficiency and Goals of Smallholder Sugarcane Farmers in Eswatini (Swaziland)
Authors: Kibirige Douglas , Singh Ajay S.
Published: July 2021

Establishing farmers’ goals is very essential for increased productivity and profitability in sugarcane production. This study aimed at establishing farmers’ goals and their relationship with farmers’ efficiency. The study used primary data collected from 147smallholder sugarcane farmers. This study employed factor analysis to generate goal orientations of farmers and estimated farmers’ efficiency using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the farmers interviewed were females (57%), with 39% of farmers’ attained secondary education, average mean age of 56 years, farming experience of 10 years and cultivate about 4.5 hectares of sugarcane. Farmers’ goal orientations generated were instrumental orientation, sustainable orientation, family and leisure orientation, expressive orientation and social status orientation. Farmers’ estimated technical efficiency, allocative efficiency and economic efficiency were 89.57%, 84.94% and 76.43%, respectively. The results suggest that farmers can still improve efficiencies without changing the available technologies. The drivers of farmers’ technical efficiency were education, age, instrumental orientation and social status. Farmers’ allocative efficiency was influenced by age, family and leisure orientation and social status orientation. The determinants of farmers’ economic efficiency were education, family and leisure orientation, age and social status orientation. The study recommends formulating rural development programmes and policies that target sugarcane farmers’ engagement and participation in sugarcane production and also consider farmers’ oriented goals and socio-economic drivers for significant increase in productivity.
PENATALAKSANAAN PENYAKIT KUSTA DENGAN KECACATAN DERAJAT II PADA LAKI LAKI USIA 42 TAHUN MELALUI PENDEKATAN DOKTER KELUARGA
Authors: Prasetyo Rizky Arif , Saftarina Fitria
Published: July 2021

Pendahuluan: Penyakit kusta adalah suatu penyakit menular menahun yang disebabkan oleh bakteri Mycobacterium leprae yang bersifat intraseluler obligat. Bakteri menyerang saraf perifer sebagai afinitas pertama. Kusta selama ini menimbulkan masalah yang sangat kompleks, bukan hanya dari segi medis melainkan meluas sampai masalah sosial, ekonomi, dan budaya. Hal ini disebabkan karena kusta yang tidak terdiagnosis dan diobati secara komprehensif dapat mengakibatkan kecacatan menetap pada penderita.Ilustrasi Kasus: Laki-laki usia 42 tahun dengan keluhan utama bercak merah disertai baal pada tangan dan kaki, jari tangan kiri sulit digerakkan, berat badan turun drastis, dan seluruh badan terasa nyeri.Pemeriksaan fisik: Regio antebrachii sinistra dan regio pedis sinistra didapatkan makula eritematosa sampai hipopigmentasi, multipel, batas tegas, ukuran plakat, skuama (+), atrofi (+), anestesi (+). Sensibilitas raba, nyeri, dan suhu di daerah lesi berkurang. Palpasi saraf perifer didapatkan nyeri dan tebal pada N. Ulnaris sinistra, N. Proneus lateral sinistra, dan N. Tibialis posterior sinistra. Konsistensi kenyal pada semua saraf yang dilakukan pemeriksaan palpasi.Pemeriksaan Penunjang: Pewarnaan Ziehl Nielsen ditemukan BTA (+) Solid (+) Fragmental (+) Granul (+) Globi (-)Penatalaksanaan: Edukasi dan konseling mengenai pengawas minum obat, menjelaskan penyakit yang dialami oleh pasien serta pengenalan, pencegahaan dan intervensi kecacatan. Intervensi yang dilakukan terbagi atas patient center (nonmediakamentosa dan mendikamentosa), family focus, dan community oriented. Diskusi: Telah didapatkan tiga tanda kardinal kusta pada pasien sebagai dasar untuk menegakkan diagnosis penyakit kusta. Pasien tergolong dalam kecacatan derajat II berdasarkan tingkat kecacatan kusta WHO.
PERBEDAAN RERATA KADAR HEMOGLOBIN IBU HAMIL DI DAERAH ENDEMIS DAN NON-ENDEMIS MALARIA PROVINSI LAMPUNG
Authors: Ghaisani Ulima Mazaya , Suwandi Jhons Fatriyadi , Soleha Tri Umiana , Kurniawan Betta
Published: July 2021

Pendahuluan: Nilai Annual Parasite Incidence (API) malaria tahun 2014 di Puskesmas Hanura, Kabupaten Pesawaran adalah sebesar 48,75‰ yang tergolong dalam endemisitas tinggi sedangkan API malaria di Puskesmas Rajabasa Indah, Kota Bandar Lampung adalah sebesar 0,00‰ yang tergolong dalam non-endemis. Malaria pada ibu hamil secara langsung dapat menyebabkan anemia materna karena penghancuran eritrosit yang mengandung parasit dan yang tidak mengandung parasit, reduced survival time, dan diseritropoiesis. Prevalensi tertinggi anemia materna di Sumatra adalah Provinsi Lampung, yaitu sebanyak 25,9%. Tujuan penelitian: tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbandingan rerata kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil di daerah endemis dan non-endemis malaria tahun 2016. Metode penelitian: Metode yang digunakan adalah komparatif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional yang melibatkan 104 ibu hamil di wilayah Puskesmas Hanura dan Rajabasa Indah tahun 2016. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dengan mengambil darah tepi ibu hamil. Hasil penelitian: terdapat ibu hamil dengan kadar hemoglobin di bawah normal lebih banyak terjadi di daerah endemis malaria sebanyak 67,3% ibu dibandingkan di daerah non-endemis malaria dengan persentase 34,6% ibu. Hasil penelitian dengan tes Mann-Whitney menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan rerata kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil (p=0,014) yang tinggal di daerah endemis dan non-endemis malaria. Kesimpulan: Terdapat perbedaan rerata kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil di daerah endemis dan non-endemis malaria Provinsi Lampung.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN EKSTRAK ETANOL RIMPANG LENGKUAS (ALPINIA GALANGA) TERHADAP GAMBARAN HISTOPATOLOGI HEPAR MENCIT (MUS MUSCULUS L.) YANG DIINDUKSI MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
Authors: Agverianti Theodora , Muhartono Muhartono , Berawi Khairun Nisa
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT

Background: Long term consumption of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) in excess isreported induced liver damage. Toxic effect in liver are due to the degeneration andnecrosis of hepatocytes, which also increases lipid peroxidation. Antioxidant in galangal rhizome is expected to repair liver damage caused by free radicals in MSG.

Method: This study is an experimental research with Post Test Only Control Group Design. The samples in this study are 25 mice divided into 5 groups which are, negative control (not given any treatment), positive control (given MSG 4 mg/gBW for 14 days), treatment 1 (given MSG 4 mg/gBW for 14 days continued with ethanol extract of galangal rhizome 14 mg/20 gBW  for7 days), treatment 2 (given MSG 4 mg/gBW for 14 days continued with ethanol extract of galangal rhizome 28 mg/20 gBW for 7 days), and treatment 3 (given MSG 4 mg/gBW for 14 days continued with ethanol extract of galangal rhizome 56 mg/20 gBW  for 7 days). Then surgery was needed for histopathological examination.

Results: Based on mean scoring results, the results showed calculation of liver cell degeneration for positive control (11,8), negative control (5,2), treatment 1 (10,6), treatment 2 (8,4), and treatment 3 (7,6). Based on the test results One Way ANOVA, the result showed the value of p=0,001 for liver histopathological appearance of mice.

Conclusion: There is an effect of ethanol extract of galangal rhizome to the liver histopathological appearance of male mice.
DIAGNOSIS DAN TATALAKSANA SINDROM MARFAN
Authors: Husniah Imraatul
Published: July 2021

ABSTRAK

 Sindrom Marfan merupakan kelainan genetik jaringan ikat, bersifat autosomal dominan, dan disebabkan oleh mutasi pada gen fibrilin-1 gene (FNB1). Prevalensi sindrom Marfan yaitu 2-3 per 10.000 penduduk. Rasio perbandingan penderita antara laki-laki dan perempuan adalah sama. Sekitar 75% pasien mempunyai riwayat keluarga menderita penyakit ini. Gejala yang timbul sangat kompleks, meliputi gejala pada sistem kardiovaskular, okular, skeletal, pulmonal, dan kulit. Dilatasi root aorta merupakan penyebab utama yang meyebabkan morbiditas dan mortalitas pada penyakit sindrom Marfan. Diagnosis sindrom Marfan ditetapkan berdasarkan kriteria diagnostik Ghent nasology, untuk pasien dengan atau tanpa riwayat keluarga. Umumnya kriteria ini dilihat dari aneurisma/diseksi aorta dan ektopia lentis. Selain itu juga terdapat kriteria sistemik sebagai alat diagnostik untuk manifestasi klinis pada sistem organ lain. Diperlukan adanya monitoring pada pasien sindrom marfan untuk mengontrol keabnormalitasan pada aorta. Monitoring penyakit biasanya dilakukan dengan ekokardiografi, computed tomography (CT) dan cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). Terapi pada sindrom Marfan terbagi atas terapi medis dan pembedahan. Terapi medis yang digunakan yaitu penghambat β, Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi), selective angiotensin II type I receprtor blockers (ARB), dan doksisiklin. Terapi pembedahan meliputi operasi root aota, terapi operasi stabilisasi untuk skolisosis, dan ekstraksi diafragma iris dan lensa untuk managemen terapi okular.  Kata kunci: Sindrom Marfan, FNB1, Root aorta, Ektopia lentis  ABSTRACT   Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder, autosomal dominant and caused by mutation of fibrilin-1 gene (FNB1). Prevalence is 2-3 per 10.000. No gender differences. Approximately 75% of patients have a family background of this disease. The clinical manifestation is complex, included abnormalities in cardiovascular, ocular, sceletal, pulmonal and skin.  Dilatation in the aortic root is the main cause of morbidity and mortality in this disease. Diagnosis of Marfan syndrome set based on Ghent nasology diagnostic criteria, for the patient with or without family history. More weight will be given to the two cardinal features of Marfan syndrome: aortic root aneurysm/dissection and ectopia lentis. There is also systemic criteria for diagnosed the other clinical manifestation. The monitoring of patients with Marfan syndrome should undergo an echocardiographic, computed tomography (CT) and cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). The theraphy of Marfan syndrome is using both medical and surgery. The medical therapy is using a β blockers, Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi), selective angiotensin II type I receprtor blockers (ARB), and doxycycline. Meanwhile the surgery included root aortic surgery, scoliosis stabilization surgery, and diaphragma extraction of iris and lense for the ocular therapy.   Keywords: Marfan syndrome, FNB1, Aortic root, Ectopia lentis
Pembelajaran Qur’an Berdasarkan Klan
Authors: Yusuf Muhamad , Mayalibit M. Yasin Un.
Published: July 2021

This study aims to find out about the traditional model of learning Qur’an based on clan which is applied with ritual religion that maintained by the community in Samate Village South Salawati District Raja Ampat Island. Using a qualitative research with a social phenomenology paradigm. The results of this study found that every fam or clan has the people who capable to teach the Qur’an to their family and also the availability of teachers in reading Qur’an in Samate Village are much enough if it seen from the number of fam or clan. The difference of learning technique between the teachers are caused by the factor of teacher education in developing religious education innovation more programmed. The policy in selecting the teachers leads to the kinship  structure between teachers and students which is a tradition from generation to generation. The people there really maintain harmony even they have different teachers where it can create social stability among the community. The origin of learning Qur’an is where everyone in one family or clan in society who has the ability to read the Qur’an has the opportunity to developing Qur’an education even that person does not receive a formal education.
PERANCANGAN TATA KELOLA TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI PADA PERGURUAN TINGGI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN FRAMEWORK COBIT 5 STUDI KASUS : STMIK DHARMA WACANA METRO
Authors: Sutomo Budi , Saputra Muhammad Adie
Published: July 2021

STMIK Dharma Wacana Kota Metro sebagai lembaga pendidikan berupaya untuk mengikuti perkembangan dalam menerapkan teknologi informasi. Namun saat ini tata kelola teknologi yang diterapkan tidak berjalan sesuai harapkan perguruan tinggi, hal ini terlihat dari pengguna yang kurang memahami pemakaian perangkat komputer/teknologi serta belum adanya prosedur dalam pemakaian dan perbaikan pada teknologi, kegagalan pengoperasian system, hilangnya data oleh virus, pemakaian komputer yang bukan pemiliknya sehingga rentan dalam bocornya informasi, kurangnya pemahaman staff tentang teknologi komputer yang digunakan (komputer), staff yang melakukan pekerjaan diluar unit kerjanya Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan suatu pengelolaan terhadap aktivitas bisnis dan resiko yang tidak hanya meliputi masalah teknis atau operasional, tetapi juga eksekutif manajemen agar dapat memenuhi kebutuhan bisnis, seperti IT governance
PENDEKATAN EXTREME PROGRAMMING MODEL PADA PERANCANGAN APLIKASI MENGGUNAKAN UML
Authors: Yudhistira Komang , Muharni Sita , Saprudin Usep
Published: July 2021

Extreme Programming merupakan proses rekayasa perangkat lunak yang cenderung menggunkan pendekatan berorintasi objek. Metode Extreme Programming ini memberikan keselarasan terhadap perubahan-perubahan dari sisi desain dan fitur dengan penanganan secara fleksibel. Pada tahapan desainya peneliti ini akan menggunakan UML (Unified Modelling Language). Dalam desain UML menggunakan Use Case Diagram, Activity Diagram, dan Sequence Diagram. Hasil penelitian ini akan menjadi dasar dalam membangun aplikasi mobile yang nantinya menjadi alat bantu penghapalan mantra.
PENERAPAN METODE CERTAINTY FACTOR UNTUK MENDIAGNOSA PENYAKIT PADA TANAMAN SEMANGKA
Authors: Yunus Muhammad , Apsiswanto Untoro , Saprudin Usep
Published: July 2021

Metode Certainty Factor adalah metode yang menginterpretasikan ukuran kapasitas pada suatu kebenaran atau kaidah, untuk mendefinisikan seberapa yakinnnya ahli pada persoalan yang sedang dihadapi. System pakar ini cocok bagi seseorang yang membutuhkan cara yang akurat untuk menentukan pilihannya. Kombinasi kepercayaan dan ketidak percayaan dalam bilangan tunggal memiliki dua kegunaan, yaitu pertama faktor kepastian digunakan untuk tingkat hipotesa didalam urutan kepentingan. Sebagai contoh seorang petani memiliki tanaman tertentu yang menyarankan beberapa kemungkinan penyakit kemudian penyakit dengan CF tertinggi menjadi urutan pertama dalam pengurutan pengujian. Berinovasi dengan membuat aplikasi system pakar yang dapat melakukan diagnose. Certainty Factor dapat digunakan untuk mengungkapkan tingkat keyakinan pada suatu data. Dari hasil penelitian hanya dilakukan pada penyakitf tanaman semangka, Penyakit penting pada tanaman semangka adalah layu fusarium, bercak daun, antraknosa, busuk buah da virus.
Presentación de la editora invitada
Authors: Ronderos Clara Eugenia
Published: July 2021

Como editora invitada al número 51 de la Revista de Estudios Colombianos me complace presentar esta entrega de tema abierto con ocho artículos que cubren una variedad de temas predominantemente literarios pero que también presentan reflexiones sobre la historia intelectual y económica de nuestro país.
Aborichthys uniobarensis, a new species of river loach (Cypriniformes: Nemacheilidae) from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Dera Natung Govt College, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh-791 113,India, Nanda Prasanta , Machahary Krima Queen , Tamang Lakpa , Das Debangshu Narayan ,   Department of Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh-791112, India
Published: July 2021

A new species of nemacheilid loach, Aborichthys uniobarensis, is described from the Senkhi stream, upper Brahmaputra basin in Arunachal Pradesh, northeastern India. Aborichthys uniobarensis is distinguished from all congeners by the presence of 6–14 fused oblique bars along the dorso-lateral margin of the body, 21–28 oblique bars along the flank, vent closer to the snout tip than to the caudal fin base and caudal fin oval shaped with upper half more extended than lower.
Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) in and around the Unakoti Archaeological Site with 59 new additions to the Butterfly Fauna of Tripura, North-eastern India
Authors:   Lepidoptera Conservation and Research Division, Wild Tripura Foundation, Agartala, Tripura, India, Bhowmik Suman , Chowdhury Sujitraj Das ,   Avifauna Conservation and Research Division, Wild Tripura Foundation, Agartala, Tripura, India
Published: July 2021

The authors have surveyed different habitats in and around the Unakoti Archaeological Site and documented a total of 216 species classified under 6 families, 23 subfamilies and 126 genera of the order Lepidoptera. The study was conducted from 2016 to 2020, covering different seasons namely pre-monsoon (Jan-Apr), monsoon (May-Aug) and post-monsoon (Sep-Dec) respectively. The study reports 2 species under schedule I, 25 species under schedule II, and 5 species under schedule IV of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. This study also documented seasonal diversity and habitat-wise occurrence of butterflies in and around the Unakoti Archaeological Site. During the study, 59 butterfly species were recorded as new additions to the butterfly fauna of Tripura. High-quality photographs of all the butterfly species documented during the study have been included in this paper.
Analisis Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Bank Terhadap Kepuasan Nasabah Tabungan Mudharabah di Bank Syariah Mandiri Kantor Cabang Tasikmalaya
Authors: Muhammad Yazid , Santika Ganjar
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalis dan mengetahui pengaruh kualitas pelayanan bank terhadap kepuasan nasabah tabungan mudharabah di Bank Syariah Mandiri Kantor Cabang Tasikmalaya. Dalam penelitian ini metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode Deskriptif Kuantitatif. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer berupa pengumpulan data berupa kuesioner dan data sekunder. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisi regresi linier sederhana dengan terlebih dahulu dilakukan pengujian instrumen penelitian berupa uji validitas, uji reliabilitas dan pengujian asumsi klasik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menyatakan terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara kualitas pelayanan bank terhadap kepuasan nasabah tabungan mudharabah di Bank Syariah Mandiri Kantor Cabang Tasikmalaya. Hal tersebut didukung oleh adanya alat transaksi yang modern, pelayanan yang tuntas, cepat dan akurat serta informasi yang jelas terkait produk Bank Syariah Mandiri. Adapun rekomendasi yang dapat diberikan yaitu perlunya peningkatan dalam hal pengetahuan karyawan dalam menjawab pertanyaan nasabah dan kenyamanan bertransaksi di Bank Syariah Mandiri Kaantor Cabang Tasikmalaya.