bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Akceptacja przewlekłej choroby somatycznej (na przykładzie chorych na łuszczycę i astmę). Czy przekonanie o posiadaniu wpływu na własne zdrowie zawsze pomaga?
Authors: Miniszewska Joanna , Paul-Kańska Joanna , Zalewska-Janowska Anna
Published: February 2022

The aim of this study was to assess the level of acceptance of two selected chronic conditions, different in terms of the clinical picture – asthma and psoriasis and to define the role of belief in the possession of the impact on their health in adapting to illness. Studies also included medical and demographic variables. The following methods were used: Acceptance Illness Scale (B. Felton, T. Revenson, G. Hinrichsen, Polish adaptation: Z. Juczyński (2001)), The Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale MHLC (K. Wallston, B. Wallston, R. Devellis, Polish adaptation: Z. Juczyński (2001)), PASI Scale to measure the severity of psoriasis (Fridriksson, Petersson, 1978). The severity of asthma was assessed by a specialist pulmonologist on the basis of classification of internal medicine NHLB/NAEPP. 112 patients with asthma and 120 patients with psoriasis participated in this study. It turned out that the treatment groups differ in level of acceptance of the disease. In both groups, the acceptance of illness linked to other dimensions of health locus of control, the constellations of different variables determine the acceptance of asthma and psoriasis.
DETERMINANTS OF SPORT-RECREATIONAL INTERESTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS IN SERBIA: WHY ARE SOME OF THEM PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND OTHERS NOT?
Authors: Malčić Borka
Published: March 2022

Assessing and understanding the determinants of sports-recreational interests play an important role in designing and conceiving effective curriculum and syllabus of physical education, as well as public health strategies at national level. In this study, 19 independent variables were classified into four groups. The dependent variable sports-recreational interest has been operationalized in the aspect of watching sports events and being informed in the field of sports and the aspect of the achieved level of physical activity. On the sample of 300 students in Serbia, the following correlates of sports-recreational interests were found: gender and psychophysical condition (from organismic variables), type of faculty (from stimulus variables), frequency of doing sports in childhood (from response variables). None of the theoretical variables represents a predictor of students’ interest. The results in the final model show that gender (ηp 2 = .140) and assessment of psychophysical condition (ηp 2 = .111), represent significant determinants, while the frequency of doing these activities in childhood has a marginally significant effect (ηp 2 = .059). In the final model, the type of faculty has no effect. Based on the univariate analysis, gender affects watching sports events and being informed in the field of sports (ηp 2 = .134), where male respondents show greater interest than females, while the assessment of psychophysical condition (ηp 2 = .073) and the frequency of doing these activities in childhood (ηp 2 = .034) affect the participation in intense activity. It can be concluded that in practice, it is necessary to adapt curriculum and syllabus of physical activities starting from primary school throughout the university, making them more accessible to women, and strengthening the variables that were not proved to be significant.
Savremene tehnologije i savremeni koncepti nastave
Authors: Colić Vana
Published: March 2022

Savremene tehnologije su sastavni deo osavremenjavanja nastave, ali da bi one zaista unapredile nastavu, neophodno je da se koriste zajedno sa drugim inovacijama u nastavi, kao što su timski rad, aktivno učenje, učenje istraživanjem i drugi. U radu se najpre određuju značenja nekih od osnovnih pojmova relevantnih za temu. Zatim se razmatra odnos i uzajamna povezanost upotrebe tehnologije i uvođenja inovacija u nastavu. Poseban deo rada posvećen je iskustvima koja govore u prilog tome da uvođenje inovacija nije samo odgovornost nastavnika, već je uslovljeno institucionalnim kontekstom, kao i širim društvenim kontekstom. U radu se takođe razmatra uticaj savremene tehnologije na razvoj kreativnosti i kritičkog mišljenja učenika. Autor rada se zalaže za prevazilaženje tradicionalnih shvatanja i uvođenje inovacija u nastavu, koje će biti podržane savremenom tehnologijom, a koje podstiču učenje zasnovano na igri i istraživanjima učenika, aktivnom učenju i projektnoj nastavi. Da bi to bilo ostvarivo u praksi nije dovoljno osloniti se na individualne osobenosti, kompetencije i motivaciju pojedinih nastavnika, već je potrebna veća sistemska podrška nastavnicima.
Značaj samovrednovanja rada nastavnika u funkciji profesionalnog razvoja
Authors: Dragojević Tamara N. , Marić Jurišin Stanislava
Published: March 2022

U pedagoškoj literaturi, samovrednovanje rada nastavnika odnosi se na postupak kojim se vrednuje sopstvena praksa i sopstveni rad, polazeći od analize šta je i kako urađeno. Cilj svakog samovrednovanja rada nastavnika je unapređivanje prakse, a samim tim i unapređivanje kvaliteta rada školske ustanove. Profesionalni razvoj nastavnika je proces koji se odnosi na kontinuirano razvijanje znanja, veština, sposobnosti i doprinosi razvijanju sistema vrednovanja i samovrednovanja.

Nastavnici su u obavezi da prate kvalitet nastave, kako bi na adekvatan način uspeli da realizuju obrazovno-vaspitni proces. Uvođenje inovacija u nastavi u direktnoj je sprezi sa procesom samovrednovanja nastavnika, s obzirom da samovrednovanje pruža relevantne podatke o kvalitetu rada škole u svim značajnim segmentima.

S tim u vezi, cilj ovog rada je ukazivanje na značaja samovrednovanja rada nastavnika u funkciji profesionalnog razvoja. Cilj se ostvaruje na teorijskom nivou, primenom metode teorijske analize i tehnike analize sadržaja. Pedagoške implikacije ovog rada ogledaju se u osvetljavanju značaja samovrednovanja nastavnik za njegov profesionalni razvoj.
Hidden Markov Models Training Using Hybrid Baum Welch - Variable Neighborhood Search Algorithm
Authors: El annas Monir , Ouzineb Mohamed , Benyacoub Badreddine
Published: March 2022

Hidden Markov Models (HMM) are used in a wide range of artifificial intelligence applications including speech recognition, computer vision, computational biology and fifinance. Estimating an HMM parameters is often addressed via the Baum-Welch algorithm (BWA), but this algorithm tends to convergence to local optimum of the model parameters. Therefore, optimizing HMM parameters remains a crucial and challenging work. In this paper, a Variable Neighborhood Search (VNS) combined with Baum-Welch algorithm (VNS-BWA) is proposed. The idea is to use VNS to escape from local minima, enable greater exploration of the search space, and enhance the learning capability of HMMs models. The proposed algorithm has entire advantage of combination of the search mechanism in VNS algorithm for training with no gradient information, and the BWA algorithm that utilizes this kind of knowledge. The performance of the proposed method is validated on a real dataset. The results show that the VNS-BWA has better performance fifinding the optimal parameters of HMM models, enhancing its learning capability and classifification performance.
SIKAP DA’I TERHADAP MUKTAZILAH DAN SYIAH DALAM PENGEMBANGAN DAKWAH DAMAI (Studi Analisis Surat Ali Imran Ayat 105 dan An-Nisa` Ayat 59)
Authors: Azizi Muhammad Abrar , Aminullah Muhammad
Published: March 2022

Living in a pluralistic or global society, the difference in understanding becomes a challenge in the concept of society. Differences need to be addressed carefully, so as not to cause conflict and enmity between groups in society. A dai must have a professional attitude in dealing with a pluralistic society. Therefore, it is necessary to re-examine the verses of the Al-Qur`an which explain the attitude of dai in dealing with different thoughts. This research uses Thematic Tafsir method, with the approach to the interpretation of the verses of the Al-Qur`an. The verses used in this study are interpreting Surah Ali Imran verse 105 and An-Nisa` verse 59. The results of the research found that someone who dai must have a professional attitude in dealing with differences. Differences in thought must be addressed wisely, namely differences are allowed but do not cross the line. Differences that can no longer be understood, do not impose justification on yourself, surrender the truth with confidence to Allah and the Messenger.
PENERAPAN PSIKOLOGI KOMUNIKASI DALAM PENYAMPAIAN PESAN DAKWAH
Authors: Wahid Lalu Abdurrachman
Published: March 2022

The application of communication psychology in delivering da’wah messages in the Al-Qur’an education park is very important because by applying psychology when conveying information to others, it will make information easier to understand so that the communication process runs more effectively. The research method used in this research is qualitative with descriptive type field research. The results showed that TPA As-Syifa has applied the science of communication psychology in the delivery of his da’wah messages. Then the da’wah method applied at the As-Syifa TPA is the bi-lisan da’wah method, bil-qalam da’wah, and the bil-hal da’wah. Further findings regarding the application of communication psychology in the delivery of da’wah messages at TPA As-Syifa use the da’wah method with effective communication techniques and da’wah method with persuasive communication techniques.
PERUBAHAN SOSIAL DAN TRADISI PHUBBING: TELAAH PERILAKU KOMUNIKASI MASYARAKAT DIGITAL DI KELURAHAN SURYAWANGI, LOMBOK TIMUR
Authors: Ihsan Hamzani Khairul , Ferdiansyah Daeng Sani , Yani Muhammad
Published: March 2022

The presence of new media such as gadgets became a staple of digital society, namely the generation that grew up in the 20th century. One of the dmpak produced by digitalization is the tradition of phubbing, which is the condition of society that prioritizes gadgets over friends around. Phubbing occurs because users are unable to utilize technology wisely as a result of feeling bored and conversations that are no longer interesting. The research method used is qualitative with a type of phenomenology. The results showed that phubbing one of the behaviors that are contrary to social norms that exist in public life one of them is mutual respect between each other and communication. The attitude of dependence on gadgets makes the digital community in Suryawangi become an introverted human being to his own world.
TELAAH PESAN DAKWAH DALAM FILM TILIK (STUDI ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA)
Authors: Mustofa Muhamad Bisri , Wuryan Siti , Rahmayeni Syamzakiah
Published: March 2022

Along with the development of the times and technology, of course there are many things that must be addressed in carrying out da'wah activities so that they are in accordance with the development of today's society. This includes the use of various existing media for da'wah purposes, both in print, internet and electronic media which are considered more effective and efficient in conveying da'wah messages, one of which is film. The focus of the problem to be studied is what are the da'wah messages contained in the film Tilik Karya Wahyu Agung Prasetyo. The purpose of this study was to determine the messages of da'wah contained in the film. This study uses a qualitative method. This type of research is library research. The data were then analyzed using Roland Barthes' Semiotics which emphasized two levels of signification, namely the denotation stage and the connotation stage. The results of this study indicate that the Tilik film contains da'wah messages which include creed, sharia, and morals.
The Effect of Using First Language (L1) to Learn Second Language (L2) on Language Learning in Primary School in China
Authors: Bai Yifan
Published: February 2022

As the development of China from last century, learning English has been valued because of its significance in global interaction. In China, it is not uncommon for primary schools to teach English with the aid of Chinese. In this paper, the author illustrates the benefits of applying first language (L1) to learn second language (L2) in language learning in primary school in China. Both personal language learning experiences and main concepts of this field are employed to support the investigation. Furthermore, the author presents some challenges or suggestions for each part of the discussion to promote the validity of this learning mode.
An Investigation of Teacher Feedback Types and Characteristics in Senior High School Classes
Authors: Li Shiyun
Published: February 2022

This paper studies types and characteristics of the teacher classroom feedback through the investigation of 22 classes of 22 senior high school English teachers. Non-participatory observation method was adopted to examine types and characteristics of teacher feedback based on the videos of the 11th National Senior High School English Teaching Demonstration. The purpose of this study is to find out existing problems of teacher feedback so as to improve senior high school English teachers' teaching ability. According to classroom observation and data analysis, the types of the teacher feedback include positive feedback, negative feedback and multiple feedback. The characteristics of the teacher feedback are as follows: among 3 feedback types, positive feedback is the most frequently used one and negative feedback is often used with positive feedback. The existing problems in teachers' feedback are: general feedback including matter-of-fact praise and general praise is often given by teachers; students are often interrupted by teacher feedback; the teacher feedback focuses more on form of student language than on meanings of interaction between teachers and students. In terms of the types, characteristics and problems of teacher feedback, this study gives some suggestions for English teachers in senior high schools to develop their teaching ability of giving feedback.
Practical Discussion on the Curriculum Ideology and Politics Teaching Reform of “Bridge Engineering”
Authors: Yang Yiming , Wang Xinzhong , Tang Huang
Published: February 2022

As ideological and political element is an essential element in the entire education process, it is of great significance to foster virtues and promote rounded development of people, improve teaching outcomes, and help students majoring in civil engineering receive well-rounded education. This paper takes “Bridge Engineering”, one of the core courses of civil engineering, as an example, and explores the teaching reform and practices around the current inadequacies in incorporating ideological and political elements into university education, in an effort to provide reference for the ideological and political teaching reform and practice of the course “Bridge Engineering”.
A Research on the Academic Improvement Effects of Extracurricular Mathematics Tutoring for Chinese High School Students
Authors: Liu Lecun
Published: February 2022

To examine the academic enhancement effects of extracurricular tutoring in mathematics at the high school level, 439 questionnaires were distributed in the second year of senior high school to collect information on the number of participants in different types of tutoring and the grade level mathematics scores before and after tutoring, and the data obtained were analyzed for differences using SPSS software. The results showed that (1) extracurricular tutoring in mathematics for high school students can improve students' academic performance, but the improvement effects of different types of extracurricular tutoring have significant differences. (2) Among students of different levels, the degree of improvement in the group of mathematics students with difficulties was significantly higher than that in the group of intermediate and superior students; the degree of improvement within the group of intermediate students was seriously polarized. Therefore, the academic improvement effect of extracurricular tutoring in mathematics varies depending on the type of tutoring, students with learning difficulties in mathematics should consider choosing appropriate extracurricular tutoring in mathematics, and mathematics teachers should strengthen personalized guidance for students.
The Benevolent Heart Enlightens the Mind, and the Lofty Aspiration Takes the Sky - A Precise Guarantee for the Growth of a Student Who Lose her Parents After Enrolling
Authors: Bo Chuansha
Published: February 2022

The student in this article is a student who lost her parents due to an accident. As a counselor, in addition to financial aid, we also need to nourish the students’ hearts with kindness and strive to cultivate her positive attitude. A newcomer of the era with a sound personality, ideal, capable and responsible. In the process of funding education, it is necessary to take precision as the core, realize the "precise drip irrigation" of supporting resources, and implement the dynamic management of "one policy for a lifetime". It is necessary to further strengthen the function of "supporting aspirations" and cultivate students' character of "poor and strong, not falling into the blue sky".
Practice Study of Mind Map in PBL Teaching of Ophthalmology for Five-Year Clinical Medical Undergraduates
Authors: Chen Hao , Gou Mingbao , Li Hui , Wu Xue , Ji Yujia , Xu Yanchun , Niu Yiqing , Zhao Quanliang
Published: February 2022

Objective: To explore the feasibility and effect of mind map in PBL teaching of ophthalmology for five-year clinical medical undergraduates. Methods: Forty five-year clinical undergraduates who studied in the Second Clinical Medical College of Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities from February 2021 to July 2021 were randomly divided into PBL combined with mind mapping group and PBL teaching group. Among them, 20 medical students applied the combination of mind mapping and PBL teaching method, and the other 20 medical students applied PBL teaching method to learn the theoretical knowledge and practical teaching of ophthalmology. The differences between the two groups were compared through questionnaire feedback, theoretical examination, practical examination and medical record writing. Results: The experimental group was better than the control group in theoretical scores and clinical skills, and there was no statistical difference in medical record writing scores. The experimental group and the control group were superior to the control group in self-learning ability, learning efficiency, memory and understanding ability. There was no statistical difference between the experimental group and the control group in clinical skills, clinical thinking, problem-solving ability, learning interest, team cooperation ability, and doctor-patient communication. Conclusion: the application of mind map in five-year undergraduate clinical medical ophthalmology PBL teaching can significantly improve the five-year undergraduate medical students' self-learning ability, learning efficiency, memory and understanding ability, which is worthy of promotion.
Research on the Innovation of Chinese Vocational Education Management Model With “Internet Plus”
Authors: Chen Di
Published: February 2022

Vigorously developing vocational education has become one of Chinese basic national policies. In the era of "Internet Plus", vocational education is also changing rapidly. Vocational education has the dual attributes of education and industry. The new era requires a deeper integration of vocational education with the Internet, which is a great challenge for vocational schools. Based on the background of the current "Internet Plus" era, this paper clarifies the necessity of the innovation of vocational education management model, and proposes strategies for the diversified development and innovation of this mode, aiming to better realize a deep integration of vocational education with the Internet.
“The Private Little Sun”: The Symbolism of the Sun in Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the D’Urbervilles
Authors: Fang Yan
Published: February 2022

Tess of the d’Urbervilles is written by Thomas Hardy, first published serially in 1891. The subtitle of this novel is called A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented as Hardy believes the heroine is a virtuous victim of a rigid Victorian moral code. In this novel, Hardy engages the imagery of sun with the action and the theme by different artistic skills. As a novelist with keen insight, Hardy sees natural surroundings among the important formative influences of a person’s life, especially for Tess. Hardy makes frequent use of this instinctive response to climate and geography. The novel is structured so that events take place in seasons which are artistically appropriate. At the most beautiful, productive season of the year, Nature appears to be striving for perfection: everything tends towards wholeness. Yet in the bleak and cold seasons one must go through all the difficulties and disillusionment. The symbol of the sun and the alternation of the seasons give this novel its everlasting complexity and tension.
Democracy at Risk: How the Electoral College Undermines Political Equality and Effective Governance
Authors: Zhang Chong
Published: February 2022

This study aims to illustrate the political inequality and the lack of representativeness of the U.S. presidential election system by analyzing the flaws of the Electoral College system. Increasingly influenced by political polarization, money, and social media, nowadays the U.S. presidential election has become more susceptible to being manipulated so the winner's governance ability cannot be guaranteed. The U.S. presidential electoral system needs to be reformed to better reflect the will of the people, ensure democratic legitimacy, and achieve effective governance.
Moral Realism and the Policy Preference of China and the US Towards the South China Sea
Authors: Lei Fengjia
Published: February 2022

Moral realism is an important theory in the Chinese School of International relations theory, it argues that the political leadership of each state has a decisive influence on policy preferences. This paper used the moral realism model to explain the policy preference of China and America in the South China Sea. It found that it can explain the restraint and confrontation of both sides, but failed to justify the tension between China and its neighboring countries.
Reform Trend of Investor-State Dispute Settlement in International Investment
Authors: Liu Bowen
Published: February 2022

The reform of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (hereafter "ISDS") is a bellwether for the reform of the international investment dispute settlement mechanism, this paper about the ISDS mechanism reform finds the root cause of ISDS mechanism reform comes from the national sovereignty and the interests of the investors under the conflict of "crisis of legitimacy” Based on the" legitimacy" crisis, the ISDS mechanism has many problems. In this context, countries have started to reform the ISDS mechanism in order to solve the corresponding problems. These reform measures have three typical trends, Facing the three trends of ISDS mechanism reform, Chinese scholars put forward countermeasures from various angles, but fundamentally China should recognize its own position in international investment, be realistic and adopt a flexible way to deal with ISDS mechanism reform, and try best to contribute to ISDS mechanism reform.
The Effect of Profitability, Solvency and Internal Audit on Audit Delay (Empirical Study on Mining Companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017 - 2019)
Authors: Saputra Argo Dwi , Fadjarenie Agustin
Published: February 2022

This study was conducted to determine the impact of profitability, solvency and the impact of internal audit on audit delay in mining entities listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2017-2019. Purposive sampling is used in the sampling procedure, while data analysis techniques such as the classical assumption test, multiple linear regression test, t test, and coefficient of determination test are used in the data analysis. The findings demonstrate that profitability, as assessed by ROA, has a considerable impact on audit delay, as does solvency, as measured by DAR, and internal audit, as measured by audit committee size, has a significant impact on audit delay. Profitability, solvency, and internal audit all have a considerable impact on audit delay, according to the F test results. Profitability, solvency, and internal audit variables can explain 27.1 percent of audit delay, while additional variables outside this research model can explain the rest.
Research on the Integrated Development Path of Rural Culture and Tourism Industry in Shandong Province Under the Situation of COVID-19 Prevention and Control
Authors: Yang Ping , Yu Fuchang
Published: February 2022

Since the beginning of 2020, the sudden OUTBREAK of COVID-19 has pushed the "pause button" on the previously hot Chinese New Year culture and tourism market. On April 17, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee held a meeting to study and make arrangements for regular epidemic prevention and control. The meeting stressed the need to actively expand domestic demand, release consumption potential, resume work and production, business and market, expand household consumption and appropriately increase public consumption. Expanding domestic demand has become an important way to stabilize the economy in the fight against the epidemic. As an important means to expand domestic demand, cultural and tourism consumption has the characteristics of multi-level and diversified, but also has the role of rapid market recovery and boost confidence. As an important part of the cultural and tourism industry, accelerating the revitalization and development of the rural cultural and tourism industry under the premise of normalizing epidemic prevention and control in China can not only effectively support the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy of our province, but also implement the central government's "six guarantees" policy. Based on su place in Shanghai town JiaoZhuang Village, zaozhuang taierzhuang Pi town of surging waves temple village zhuang town, heze peony district Ma Ling hills, jose litsun, zibo boshan area ChiShang Town hao in the valley village, flourish NingJin street east to disappear island village five outstanding characteristics such as dependence on rural village as the breakthrough point, the tour industry of typical focus respectively in the new development under the influence of the outbreak, By means of questionnaires and depth interviews and other forms to explore the epidemic situation under the influence of each country, the existing problems in the development of tour industry integration and the prevention and control under the new normal subsequent development plan, and on the basis of exploring the suitable for our province rural epidemic prevention and control under the new normal text brigade industrial convergence development quality, and the synergistic path, find out the corresponding countermeasure, for the implementation of the strategy of rejuvenating our province rural, Crack rural development insufficient stamina also has practical significance.
DIVERSIDADE DE ESTRATÉGIAS PRODUTIVAS EM ECONOMIAS PRIVADAS E COLETIVAS NA AMAZÔNIA
Authors: Vieira Timni , do Socorro da Silva Camila de Cássia , De Andrade Rodrigues Thayana Cristina , Da Rosa Círia Cristiane , Mendes Nascimento Rodrigo Geroni , Porro Roberto
Published: March 2022

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar se há diferença entre estratégias familiares de uso do solo nas diferentes formas de propriedade da terra na Amazônia, a partir de uma pesquisa com 345 entrevistados em 15 municípios no Pará. Os resultados apontaram uma maior diversificação em arranjos coletivos com a combinação “agricultura, capoeira e extrativismo florestal”. Não houve diferença na diversidade produtiva em número total de espécies agrícolas cultivadas e extrativismo de espécies florestais (sem diferenciação entre tipos de cultivo e de uso florestal) entre arranjos coletivos e particulares, assim como o tamanho médio da área ocupada, com exceção da cobertura florestal utilizada para extrativismo, que demonstrou ser influenciada pela forma de propriedade da terra.
THE EFFECT OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION TO MENTAL HEALTH ON ADOLESCENT
Authors: Indrakila Senyum , Cahyanto Erindra Budi , Soetrisno Soetrisno , Moelyo Annang Giri , Nurinasari Hafi
Published: March 2022

Background: During the covid-19 pandemic, there are changes in living habits that must be faced by everyone, including teenagers. Adolescents in orphanages in adjustment experience stress, depression and sleep disturbances that can affect the quality of life. For this reason, progressive muscle relaxation efforts can be used as a way to improve adolescent mental health.

Methods: This type of research is an analitic observational. This research was conducted at the Marhdatillah Sukoharjo Orphanage, Central Java. The subjects in this study were 42 people living in the Mardhatillah orphanage which divided into control group (27 people) and intervention group (15 people). In both the control group and the intervention group, mental health assessments were carried out twice. In the intervention group, prior to the second mental health assessment, a progressive muscle relaxation intervention was performed. Data was collected using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and intervention. Analyzed by independent t-test with SPSS 21.

Results: The results of the independent t test were significant (p=0.042). The control group consisted of 27 subjects with a mean post-test SDQ score of 23.8 (abnormal) and post-test 13.22 (borderline). The intervention group consisted of 15 subjects with a mean SDQ score of 22.2 pre-test (abnormal) and 9.40 post-test (normal).

Conclusion: Progressive muscle relaxation can improve mental health in adolescents who live in the Mardhatillah orphanage, Sukoharjo, Central Java.

 
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY AND KATUK LEAF EXTRACT ON BREAST MILK PRODUCTION IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS IN DUWETAN NGUNUT JUMANTONO KARANGANYAR
Authors: Sholihah Imrok Atus , Widyastari Sri
Published: March 2022

Background: Suboptimal breastfeeding accounts for 45% of deaths. Various treatments can be done to increase the amount of breast milk production, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. One of the efforts that can be done to increase the rate of secretion and production of breast milk is through the use of traditional herbal medicines such as katuk extract (Sauropus androgynus). Acupuncture significantly improves exclusive breastfeeding. Acupuncture therapy can be done to increase the hormone prolactin in breastfeeding.

Objective: To determine the difference between acupuncture therapy and katuk leaf extract on increasing breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers in Duwetan, Ngunut, Jumantono, Karanganyar. Time and Place: April-May 2021, at Duwetan, Ngunut, Jumantono, Karanganyar. Subjects: The research sample taken was 40 mothers who were in the breastfeeding phase in Duwetan, Ngunut, Jumantono, Karanganyar.

Methods: This study is a experimental study with a Pretest-Posttest Control Group design. Statistical test using univariate analysis and bivariate analysis using independent t-test

Results: After the intervention, milk production (based on baby's weight) in the acupuncture group was higher (Mean= 4.029,50; SD= 392,33) than in the katuk leaf extract group (Mean= 3.450,50; SD= 405,08). There was a difference in breast milk production in the acupuncture group and the katuk leaf extract group (p<0,001). The administration of acupuncture increased milk production significantly with an effect value (ES = 1,45) compared to the administration of katuk leaf extract.

Conclusion: There is a difference between acupuncture therapy and katuk leaf extract on breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers.
ANALYSIS OF THE ANXIETY ABOUT COVID-19 PANDEMIC WITH BREAST MILK PRODUCTION IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS
Authors: Febriyanti Ni Made Ari , Dewi A.A Santi
Published: March 2022

Background: The postpartum period is a process that begins after the birth of the baby until the organs return to the way they were before pregnancy. There are complex physical and psychological changes. One of the psychological disorders that often occurs after childbirth is anxiety. This anxiety disorder will also indirectly affect the release of breast milk so that it interferes with the process of breastfeeding. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic and the production of breast milk in breastfeeding mothers. Methods: The design of this study was cross-sectional analytic. This study was carried out at East Denpasar Health Center I with a sample size of 30 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. The sampling technique of this research is purposive sampling. The independent variable in this study is anxiety and the dependent variable is the breast milk production. Data were collected using the Zung Self Rating Anxiety Scale (ZSAS) questionnaire and data analysis was carried out in stages including univariate and bivariate (Rank Spearman). Result: The results showed that most (60%) of respondents did not experience anxiety and most (60%) of respondents released breast milk quickly. Bivariate results show that there is a significant relationship between anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic and the production of breast milk in breastfeeding mothers (p = 0.0001) with a correlation coefficient of 0.738. Conclusion: There is a relationship between anxiety and breastmilk production. The lower mother's anxiety, the better the production of her milk.
Expression of Myostatin Gene in Belgian Blue and Ongole Grade Crossbred Cattle
Authors: Daulay Winni Liani , Ningtias Putri Indah , Sumantri Cece , Jakaria Jakaria
Published: February 2022

Investigating Myostatin (MSTN) as a potent inhibitor of skeletal muscle growth and development to produce excessive muscles is extremely essential for livestock breeding. This study aimed to analyze the expression of the MSTN gene and its relationships with genotype and phenotype (normal-muscled vs double-muscled) of Belgian Blue (BB) x Ongole Grade (PO) crossbred cattle. For that purpose, 12 animals from BB, PO, BB x PO F1, and BB x PO F2 cattle (3 animals each) raised at Balai Embrio Ternak (BET) Cipelang Bogor, West Java were used for blood sample collection. Genotyping analysis was performed using the PCR-RFLP method withprimer F: 5’-CTC TTC TTT CCT TTC CAT ACA GAC-3’ and R: 5’-AGG GGA AGA CCT TCC ATG TT-3’, while the MSTN gene expression was analyzed using the qPCR technique. As results, three genotypes: del.11/del.11, +/del.11, and +/+ were detected. The del.11/del.11 genotype, which showed a double-muscled phenotype was found in BB cattle and BB x PO F2 cattle. The +/del.11 genotype was found in BB x PO F1 cattle and BB x PO F2 cattle. The +/+ genotype, which showed a normal phenotype was only detected in PO cattle. There was a significant difference of the MSTN gene expression in the sampled animals among genotypes and between phenotypes (normal-muscled vs double muscled). The MSTN expression in animals with del.11/del.11 genotype was higher than that in animals with +/del11 and +/+ genotypes (P<0.05). Animals with +/+ genotype showed the lowest MSTN expression. It was concluded that double-muscled animals showed higher MSTN expression than normal-muscled animals.
Requirements of Energy and Protein for Arabic Chicken Hens During Late Egg Production Period
Authors: Syafwan Syafwan , Yatno Yatno , Mahulae Ravido Multer , Lincoln Abraham , Sembiring Deby Isabela BR
Published: February 2022

The present study aimed to estimate the metabolizable energy (ME) and protein (CP) requirements of Arabic chicken hens during the late egg production period reared under a semi-scavenging system with free-choice feeding. A total of 112 sixty-two-week-old Arabic chicken hens were used. The treatments were control and the choice diet consisted of 6 replicate pens. Control hens received a control diet (2750 kcal of ME/kg and 14.1% of CP) complying with the Hy-line Brown Commercial Management Guide 2011, whereas the choice hens offered control and three other diets (high energy-high protein [3006 and 17.3], high energy-low protein [3089 and 12.7], and low energy-high protein [2656 and 17.0] kcal of ME/kg and % of CP, respectively). Feed, ME, and CP intake, the concentration of dietary ME and CP, and egg production were recorded weekly. Data were analyzed using Proc Mixed of SAS. The feeding method influenced feed intake, CP concentration, and ME concentration but had no significant effect on CP intake, ME intake, and egg production. Weekly feed intake of choice hens was lower than that of control hens (514.03 vs. 551.18 g /hen/week; P<0.03). Dietary concentrations of ME and CP in the choice hens were higher than those in the control hens (2957 vs. 2750 kcal of ME/kg; P<0.001 and 150.6 vs. 14.1 g of CP/kg; P<0.001). Egg production of the choice hens was not significantly higher than that of the control hens (51.17% vs. 46.82%; P>0.05). Feed intake, CP intake, and ME intake decreased significantly at week 66 onward, while egg production decreased at week 65 onward. It can be concluded that Arabic chicken hens in the late egg production period were able to adjust their energy and protein requirements by consuming more from high dietary energy than from a high dietary protein. Based on the choice feeding, ME and CP requirements for Arabic chicken hens during the late egg production period in the semi-scavenging system were 2957 kcal/kg and 151 g/kg and higher than ME and CP contain in the control diet of 2750 kcal/kg and 141 g/kg to maintain egg production. The egg mass and feed conversion ratio were better in the choice hens group.
Potential Analysis and Development Strategies Based on Zoning For Beef Cattle Farming in Kepulauan Bangka-Belitung Province
Authors: Alamsyah Muhammad Taufiq , Andarwati Siti , Kusumastuti Tri Anggraeni , Panjono Panjono
Published: February 2022

This research was aimed in detemining the potency mapping and development strategies based on zoning for beef cattle farming in Kepulauan Bangka Belitung Province. This research was implemented by using two-stages survey method. The first stage was analyzing and making regional potency mapping from secondary data with potential index analyses. The second stage was observing the results of the observation, an in-depth interview, and focus group discussion towards 42 respondents consisted of 14 cattle farmers, 5 cattle sellers, 5 agriculture agency officers, and 18 officials who were in charge of the cattle function in regency/city. Purposive sampling was used to choose respondents. Meanwhile, the data analysis used SWOT analysis. The results of potency mapping showed that Bangka had the highest index (the most potential). Pangkalpinang had the lowest index (potential). The qualitative SWOT analysis resulted in the strategy of SO (Strength-Opportunity), WO (Weakness-Opportunity), ST (Strength-Treat), and WT (Weakness-Threats). Qualitative analysis of SWOT showed the internal factor -0,153 (x) and external factor 0,34 (y). The strategies were in quadrant III; changing the policies by minimizing the weakness to take advantage of opportunities. The analysis for RTRW documents and the result of SWOT analysis generated 6 (six) zones and development priorities. Thus, the development plan of beef cattle consisted of priority zones: 1). I: production center and product processing in Bangka Tengah; 2) II: Cattle farmer integration in Bangka, Bangka Barat, and Belitung Timur; 3) III: Cattle farming in a previously ex-mining land in Bangka, Bangka Barat, and Belitung Timur; 4) IV: production center with local based feed production in Bangka Selatan; 5) V: Modern cattle farm with technology-based in Pangkalpinang; 6) VI: Animal farm with agrotourism based in Pangkalpinang and Belitung.
High efficiency fuel sleds for Polar traverses
Authors: Lever James , Weale Jason
Published: March 2022

We describe here the evolution of lightweight, high-efficiency fuel sleds for Polar over-snow traverses. These sleds consist of flexible bladders strapped to sheets of high molecular weight polyethylene. They cost 1/6th, weigh 1/10th and triple the fuel delivered per towing tractor compared with steel sleds. An eight-tractor fleet has conducted three 3400-km roundtrips to South Pole with each travers delivering 320,000 kg of fuel while emitting <1% the pollutants, consuming 1/2 the fuel and saving $1.6 M compared with aircraft resupply. A two tractor fleet in Greenland recently delivered 83,000 kg of fuel in bladder sleds to Summit with similar benefits. Performance monitoring has revealed that bladder-sled towing resistance is largely governed by sliding friction, which can start high and drop in half over the first 30 min of travel. Frictional heating probably produces a thin water layer that lubricates the sled–snow interface. Consequently, towing resistance depends on the thermal budget of the sled. For example, black fuel bladders increase solar gain and thus decrease sled resistance; data suggest they could double again the fuel delivered per tractor. The outstanding efficiency and low cost of these sleds has transformed fuel delivery to Polar research stations.
Association Between Neck Pain, Range of Motion, and Proprioception in Elite Female International Standard Dancers: A Case-Control Study
Authors: An Huixuan , Chen Zhengquan , Lin Jianhua , El-Ansary Doa , Adams Roger , Witchalls Jeremy , Han Jia
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND: Neck pain is common in dancers, especially female dancers, and the injury pattern varies in different genres of dance. Among dancesport performers, intensive neck left rotation is required in female International Standard dancers, but it is unknown whether neck pain is associated
with neck rotation range of motion and proprioception. OBJECTIVES: To explore the associations between neck pain, cervical rotation range of motion, and proprioception in female International Standard dancers. METHODS: Twelve dancers with dance-related neck pain (age 19.9±1.9 yrs) volunteered,
matched with 12 not reporting neck pain (age 22.2±2.4 yrs). A 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS) was used to record neck pain. Active rotation range of motion (AROM) of the cervical spine was measured using a tape measure. A cervical rotation reposition test that used a head-mounted laser
projector on a linear scale was employed to measure the cervical spine proprioception, and the absolute error (AE) and variable error (VE) were calculated as proprioceptive acuity scores. RESULTS: Nine of 12 participants in the group with neck pain declared left side pain, with 2 reporting
pain on both sides. The group with neck pain had significantly lower left rotation AROM (p<0.05). For proprioceptive acuity, mixed model ANOVA only showed that repositioning of the right side of the neck is more accurate and consistent than that of the left (both AE and VE p<0.05). Linear
regression analysis indicated that left rotation AROM was significantly influenced by left neck pain (t=3.061, p=0.006, adjusted R2 = 0.267, and Durbin-Watson value = 1.776). CONCLUSIONS: Most participants in the group with neck pain showed left side pain, associated with decreased left rotation
AROM. Early screening on cervical rotation mobility may be necessary to reduce future dance-related injury after the onset of neck pain. Proprioceptive acuity of the left side neck was significantly impaired compared with that of the right, indicating future proprioceptive intervention on
the left side neck.
Rotational Movement of the Upper Limbs Associated with the Aesthetic Appreciation of Ballet
Authors: Kawano Yui , Kuno-Mizumura Mayumi
Published: March 2022

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify the structure of upper limb movements in ballet dancers that affect the audience’s perception of the aesthetics and to examine if upper limb rotational movement is a factor contributing to the aesthetics of ballet. METHODS: This study comprised
3-dimensional movement analysis and subjective evaluation of 12 female ballet dancers. Thirty-three reflective markers were affixed to their bodies. Their upper limb movements, which are bodily expressions mimicking a swan’s flapping movement, were captured and viewed by 34 observers
with previous ballet experience (i.e., university students majoring in dance education). The joint angle and velocity of each body part were calculated from the coordinates of the markers. The observers subjectively evaluated the videos through four pairs of categories: “beautiful–ugly,”
“like–dislike,” “interesting–not interesting,” and “good–bad,” on a five-point semantic differential scale. Two groups were extracted based on the “beautiful–ugly” rating and compared using an independent t-test. An exploratory
factor analysis was performed on the kinematic parameters that showed significant differences. RESULTS: Five factors were identified: amplitude of rotational movement, speed of upward arm movement, amplitude of movement in the distal upper limbs, apparent speed of the downward arm movement,
and speed of the internal rotation movement. CONCLUSION: The results supported the hypothesis that rotational movement of the upper limbs is a factor contributing to the aesthetics of upper limb movements in ballet and will be useful for understanding the intrinsic aesthetics of upper limb
movements in ballet.
Bacteriophages in Gut Microbiome Interactions in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Differences by Sex and The Disease Type
Authors: Farahmandzad Fatemeh , Lanjanian Hossein , Arefian Ehsan , Kavousi Kaveh
Published: March 2022

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), known as the disease of the century, is a complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide. IBD is influenced by numerous factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and the gut microbial community, yet the role of microorganisms in driving and controlling the disease remains poorly understood. As we know, preceding studies have mainly focused on assessing gut bacteria and less on bacteriophages or fungi, and no study on interactions of the gut microbial community in patients with IBD has looked at bacteriophages in addition to bacteria and fungi by sex. No distinct microbial regulatory candidate has been proposed so far.Results: Here, metagenomic data were obtained from 456 stool samples of 84 white race volunteers (40 females and 44 males) with no treatment history before sampling. Participants were studied by sex and the disease type using bioinformatics methods. Differences in interactions of bacteriophages, bacteria, fungi, and archaea in the gut of males and females with Crohn's disease were remarkable, indicating the necessity for different therapies for both groups. While, little difference was seen in the gut microbiome relations in females and males with ulcerative colitis.Conclusions: The fungal strain Malassezia globose CBS 7966 beside the bacterial species Bacteroides stercorisin ulcerative colitis and Parabacteroides phage YZ-2015b in Crohn's disease were the sex-independent regulatory candidates. Uncultured crAssphage was recommended as a sex-dependent regulatory candidate for IBD in men. However, the fungus Wickerhamomycesciferrii which had proposed as regulatory candidate in Crohn's disease, was age-dependent in females. Four bacteriophages, such as Escherichia phage pro147, were suggested for study candidates in the metabolism of IBD.