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Discrimination dans le système de soins de santé parmi les adultes au poids plus élevé : données issues d’une enquête transversale nationale canadienne
Authors: Gupta Neeru , Bombak Andrea , Foroughi Ismael , Riediger Natalie
Published: September 2020

Introduction

La stigmatisation sociale liée au poids est corrélée à des résultats négatifs pour la santé. Les systèmes de soins de santé ne sont pas exempts de stigmatisation liée au poids, que ce soit des stéréotypes, des préjugés ou de la discrimination. Cette étude vise à examiner l’association entre la catégorie d’indice de masse corporelle (IMC) et le fait de subir ou non une discrimination dans un contexte de soins de santé.

Méthodes

Nous avons utilisé les données de l’Enquête sur la santé dans les collectivités canadiennes de 2013, qui intègre pour la première fois à l’échelle nationale des mesures de la discrimination. Une analyse de régression logistique a été utilisée pour évaluer le risque de discrimination autodéclarée en matière de soins de santé chez les adultes (18 ans et plus) en fonction de différentes catégories de poids : non obèse (IMC inférieur à 30 kg/m²), obèse de classe I (IMC entre 30 et moins de 35 kg/m²) et obèse de classe II ou III (IMC de 35 kg/m² ou plus).

Résultats

Un adulte sur 15 (6,4 %; intervalle de confiance [IC] à 95 % : 5,7 à 7,0 %) a déclaré avoir subi de la discrimination dans un établissement de soins de santé (cabinet de médecin, clinique, hôpital ou autre établissement). Par rapport aux personnes non obèses, le risque de discrimination dans des soins de santé était un peu plus élevé chez les personnes obèses de classe I (rapport de cotes [RC] = 1,20; IC à 95 % : 1,00 à 1,44) et significativement plus élevé parmi celles de classe II ou III (RC = 1,52; IC à 95 % : 1,21 à 1,91), après ajustement pour le sexe, l’âge et diverses caractéristiques socioéconomiques.

Conclusion

Les expériences quantifiées de discrimination liée au poids soulignent la nécessité de changer les attitudes et les pratiques des praticiens, ainsi que les politiques et les procédures des systèmes de soins de santé. Il est nécessaire d’approfondir la recherche sur les répercussions sociales et économiques de la stigmatisation liée au poids afin de guider des investissements ciblés visant à réduire la discrimination dans les systèmes de soins de santé, qui constituent des microcosmes de la société qu’ils reflètent.
Errors in writing made by Malaysian rural primary school pupils
Authors: Harun Halipah , Kabilan Muhammad Kamarul
Published: September 2020

This study is to identify errors made by rural primary school pupils in writing and to get information about the causes or sources of errors that lead to pupils’ writing problems. The conceptual framework concerns four types of errors committed by rural primary school pupils in writing, namely tense, spelling, and vocabulary. The study is based on Corder’s (1971) Error Analysis (EA) and Richards’ (1974) Causes or Sources of Errors as its theoretical framework. It was conducted at two rural schools with 44 pupils of Primary 5, aged 11, as the research sample. A written task was taken as the study instrument in order to answer two research questions. This study has revealed that tense is the most frequent error committed by the pupils, followed by punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling. Moreover, the pupils’ errors are caused by both interlingual and intralingual transfer. It is concerned with rural primary school settings in Kerian where the majority of the pupils use the Malay language as their medium of instruction. In addition, this study has its implication for English Language Education in Malaysia, in which it affects rural pupils’ performance especially in Primary School Achievement Test also known as Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) in English Writing paper. Some adjustments in the education system and the total involvement from education departments are meant to better reduce the number of low performers, especially in English writing to enhance the level of English proficiency in rural schools.
Maskulina läspraktiker genom tid och rum
Authors: Asplund Stig-Börje , Ljung Egeland Birgitta
Published: September 2020

The interaction between the local place and reading practice is continuously emphasized in literacy research. Nevertheless, the significance of place has been neglected in research on working-class men’s relationship to reading. This study responds to this gap by examining working-class men from rural areas and their relationship to reading across a life span. Through life-story interviews with two working-class men in their 60s, living in the same rural woodland municipality, the article contributes to the understanding of the importance of reading in these men’s lives, and how their reader histories interact with distinctive features of the locality. The study shows that the men’s individual reader histories have been shaped by, and have shaped, the specific local and cultural contexts and surrounding discourses. Through their reading practices throughout their life courses, the men (re)construct rural working-class identities in which hunting, fishing, sports and cars constitute significant elements. However, other movements in the men’s reading practices related to place through which the men can pursue alternative masculine positions are also present. The study highlights the importance for educators to pay attention to place as a significant feature in understanding working-class males’ reading practices.
PELAKSANAAN PEMBERIAN IMUNISASI RUBELLA MENURUT HUKUM POSITIF DAN HUKUM ISLAM
Authors: Sjaifurrachman Sjaifurrachman
Published: September 2020

Pelaksanaan pemberian Imunisasi tersebut juga masih simpang siur artinya vaksin terutama vaksin Rubella yang diberikan juga masih diragukan, diragukan dalam artian apakah vaksin Rubella tersebut benar-benar aman ketika dimasukkan kedalam tubuh mengingat vaksin yang di suntikkan tersebut juga merupakan bakteri, bahkan MUI jelas-jelas menyatakan bahwa vaksin rubella Haram.

       Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk menderkripsikan dan menganalis serta memberi pengetahuan mengenai pemberian vaksin rubella menurut hukum positif dan menurut hukum Islam.

       Metode pendekatan yang digunakan adalah Pendekatan Perundang-undangan (Statute Approach) dilakukan dengan menelaah seluruh peraturan perundang-undangan yang sekiranya berkaitan dengan judul yang kami angkat diantaranya adalah Undang-undang Nomor 36 tahun 2009 tentang UU kesehatan, surat edaran Nomor HK.02.01/MENKES/444/2018 tentang pelaksanaan kampaye imunisasi measles rubella fase 2 serta Peraturan Mentri Kesehatan Republik Indonesia Nomor No.12 Tahun 2017 tentang penyelenggaraan imunisasi.
A Study of Anxiety among Hospitalized Patients of Orthopedics Ward of a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Reddy K. Harish Chandra , Reddy Puli Santosh
Published: September 2020

Background: Hospitalization itself gives rise to anxiety in any patient. And if the patient had fracture of any bone, then the anxiety levels reach at its peak and become troublesome. Anxiety following surgery for fracture during pre operative and post operative period following orthopedic surgery is matter of concern. Objective: To study of anxiety among hospitalized patients of orthopedics ward of a tertiary care hospital. Methods: Present study was hospital based cross sectional study. The study was carried out from November 2012 to December 2013 in the department of Orthopedics at a tertiary care hospital attached to a medical college by the department of Psychiatry. During the study period of the present study, it was possible to study 50 patients with the objective to study of anxiety among hospitalized patients of orthopedics ward of a tertiary care hospital. These 50 patients were selected randomly from hospital record of department of Orthopedics. Results: Only 6% of the patients gave history of mental illness in their families. The study sample shows Age, Type of Family, Socio Economic Status, Education, Occupation was also found to be significant factor (p = 0.026). The study sample shows Living Situation to be significant factor in the outcome of Depression in patients with p value= 0.024 in HADS. Hospitalization was also found to be a very significant factor (p = 0.001). Duration of Hospitalization was also found to be a very significant factor (p = 0.022) The study sample shows The study sample shows Type of Treatment to be a very significant factor in the outcome of Depression with p value 0.020 in HADS. Conclusion: We conclude that the anxiety among patients undergoing orthopedic surgery was very high and it was associated with factors like Age, Type of Family, Socio Economic Status, Education, Occupation, Living Situation, Hospitalization, Duration of Hospitalization, and Type of Treatment.
Nanometer Scale Spectroscopic Visualization of Catalytic Sites During a Hydrogenation Reaction on a Pd/Au Bimetallic Catalyst
Authors: yin hao , Zheng Liqing , Fang Wei , Lai Yin-Hung , Porenta Nikolaus , Goubert Guillaume , Zhang Hua , Su Hai-Sheng , Ren Bin , Jeremy Richardson O. , Li Jian-Feng , Zenobi Renato
Published: September 2020

Understanding the mechanism of catalytic hydrogenation at the local environment requires chemical and topographic information involving catalytic sites, active hydrogen species and their spatial distribution. Here, tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) was employed to study the catalytic hydrogenation of chloro-nitrobenzenethiol on a well-defined Pd(sub-monolayer)/Au(111) bimetallic catalyst (pH2=1.5 bar, 298 K), where the surface topography and chemical fingerprint information were simultaneously mapped with nanoscale resolution (≈10 nm). TERS imaging of the surface after catalytic hydrogenation confirms that the reaction occurs beyond the location of Pd sites. The results demonstrate that hydrogen spillover accelerates hydrogenation at the Au sites within 20 nm from the bimetallic Pd/Au boundary. Density functional theory was used to elucidate the thermodynamics of interfacial hydrogen transfer. We demonstrate that TERS as a powerful analytical tool provides a unique approach to spatially investigate the local structure-reactivity relationship in catalysis.
Fragment-Based Identification of Ligands for Bromodomain-Containing Factor 3 of Trypanosoma Cruzi
Authors: Laurin Corentine , Bluck Joseph , Chan Anthony , Keller Michelle , Boczek Andrew , Scorah Amy , See K. F. Larissa , Jennings Laura , Hewings David , Woodhouse Fern , Schiedel Matthias , Humphreys Philip , Biggin Philip , Conway Stuart
Published: September 2020

The Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi) parasite is the cause of Chagas disease, a neglected disease endemic in South America. The life cycle of the T. cruzi parasite is complex and includes transitions between distinct life stages. This change in phenotype (without a change in genotype) could be controlled by epigenetic regulation, and might involve the bromodomain-containing factors 1-5 (TcBDF1-5). However, little is known about the function of the TcBDF1-5. Here we describe a fragment-based approach to identify ligands for T. cruzi bromodomain-containing factor 3 (TcBDF3). We expressed a soluble construct of TcBDF3 in E. coli, and used this to develop a range of biophysical assays for this protein. Fragment screening identified twelve compounds that bind to the TcBDF3 bromodomain. Based on this screen, we developed functional ligands containing a fluorescence or 19F reporter group, and a photo-crosslinking probe for TcBDF3. These tools compounds will be invaluable in future studies on the function of TcBDF3 and will provide insight into the biology of T. cruzi.
Theoretical Estimates of Equilibrium Carbon and Hydrogen Isotope Effects in Microbial Methane Production and Anaerobic Oxidation of Methane
Authors: Gropp Jonathan , Iron Mark , Halevy Itay
Published: September 2020

Microbial production and consumption of methane are widespread in natural and artificial environments, with important economic and climatic implications. Attempts to use the isotopic composition of methane to constrain its sources are complicated by incomplete understanding of the mechanisms of variation in methane's isotopic composition. Knowledge of the equilibrium isotope fractionations among the large organic intracellular intermediates in the microbial pathways of methane production and consumption must form the basis of any exploration of the mechanisms of isotopic variation, but estimates of these equilibrium isotope fractionations are currently unavailable. To address this gap, we calculated the equilibrium isotopic fractionation of carbon (13C/12C) and hydrogen (D/H) isotopes among compounds in anaerobic methane metabolisms, as well as the abundance of multiple isotope substitutions ("clumping," e.g., 13C--D) in these compounds. The Density Functional Theory calculations employed the M06-L/def2-TZVP level of theory and the SMD implicit solvation model, which we have recently optimized for large organic molecules and tested against measured equilibrium isotope fractionations. The computed 13beta and 2beta values decrease with decreasing average oxidation state of the carbon atom in the molecules, resulting in a preference for enrichment of the molecules with more oxidized carbon in 13C and D. Using the computed $\beta$ values, we calculated the equilibrium isotope fractionation factors in the prominent methanogenesis pathways (hydrogenotrophic, methylotrophic and acetoclastic) and in the pathway for anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM) over a temperature range of 0-700 degrees Celsius. Our calculated equilibrium fractionation factors compare favorably with experimental constrains, where available, and we used them to investigate the relation between the apparent isotope fractionation during methanogenesis and AOM and the thermodynamic drive for these reactions. We show that a detailed map of the equilibrium fractionation factors along these metabolic pathways allows an evaluation of the contribution of equilibrium and kinetic isotope effects to apparent isotope fractionations observed in laboratory, natural and artificial settings. The comprehensive set of equilibrium isotope fractionation factors calculated in this study provides a firm basis for future explorations of isotope effects in methane metabolism.
Regio-Selectivity Prediction with a Machine-Learned Reaction Representation and On-the-Fly Quantum Mechanical Descriptors
Authors: Guan Yanfei , Coley Connor , wu Haoyang , Ranasinghe Duminda , heid esther , Struble Thomas J. , Pattanaik Lagnajit , Green William H. , Jensen Klavs F.
Published: September 2020

We introduce a new method that combines machine-learned reaction representation with selected quantum mechanical descriptors to predict regio-selectivity in general substitution reactions. We construct a reactivity descriptor database based on ab initio calculations of 130k organic molecules, and train a multi-task constrained model to calculate demanded descriptors on-the-fly.
Broad and Comprehensive Approach to Evaluate Infrared Intensities at Atomic Level: The AC/DC Analysis
Authors: Richter Wagner , Duarte Leonardo , Vidal Luciano N. , Bruns Roy E.
Published: September 2020

We present a complete theoretical protocol to split infrared intensity in terms owing to individual atoms in two different but related approaches: the Atomic Contributions (AC's) how how the entire molecule motion is noticed by the electronic structure of a single atom, and therefore reflected on the intensity. On the other hand, the Dynamic Contributions (DC's) show how the displacement of a single atom is noticed by the electronic structure of the entire molecule, and reflected on the IR intensity. The two analyses are complementary ways of partitioning the same total intensity, and conserve most of the features of the total intensity itself. Combined they are called the AC/DC analysis. These can be further partitioned following the CCTDP (or CCT) models regarding the population analysis chosen by the researcher. The main conceptual features of the equations are highlighted and representative numerical results are shown to support the interpretation of the equations. The results are invariant to rotation and translation and can readily be extended to molecules of any size, shape or symmetry. A fully automated protocol managed by Placzek program is made available, free of charge.
Formation of the [Ge4O16Al48(OH)108(H2O)24]20+ Tetramer from Condensation of ε-GeAl12 Keggin Polycations
Authors: Shohel Mohammad , Bjorklund Jennifer , Smith Jack , Mason Sara E. , Forbes Tori Z.
Published: September 2020

Keggin-type polyaluminum cations belong to a unique class of polyoxometalates (POMs) with their large positive charge, hydroxo bridges, and divergent isomerization/oligomerization. Previously reported oligomerizations of the polyaluminum cations were driven solely by the δ-Keggin isomer, which created Al26, Al30, and Al32 dimeric species. We herein report the isolation of largest ever Keggin-type structure for this system through a unique mode of self-condensation among four ε-GeAl128+ to form [NaGe4O16Al48(OH)108(H2O)24]21+(Ge4Al48). Elemental analysis confirms the Ge4+ substitution, and dynamic light scattering experiments indicated that these larger species exist in the thermally aged solutions. DFT calculations have revealed that a single atom Ge substitution in tetrahedral site of ε-Al137+ is the key for the formation this cluster because it activates the deprotonation at certain octahedral sites to assist self-condensation in a specific mode.
Operando Tracing and Quantifying Inactive Li in Lithium Metal Battery
Authors: Xiang Yuxuan , Zhong Guiming , Tao Mingming , Liang Ziteng , Zheng Guorui , Liu Xiangsi , Jin Yanting , Armand Michel , Zhang Ji-Guang , Xu Kang , Fu Riqiang , Yang Yong
Published: September 2020

we revive the application of operando NMR technique in the study of LMBs. The combination of AFBs and operando NMR completely avoid the interference of lithium metal anode on the analysis of electrochemistry related Li metal, and thus observe the deposition and dissolution processes of lithium metal during cycling in real-time. Combining with the practical battery configuration and the novel data-processing method, we can operando monitor the evolution of capacity loss caused by the dead Li metal and SEI during the whole cycling process
Time-Resolved X-ray Phase-Contrast Imaging (XPCI) of Nucleation and Crystal Growth in the Anti-Solvent Crystallization of Lovastatin
Authors: Das Gunjan , Pallipurath Anuradha , Leng Joanna , Wanelik Kazimir , McGinty John , Miller Russell , Kathyola Thokozile , Chang Sin-Yuen , Al-Madhagi Laila H. , Marathae Shashidhara , Rau Christoph , Sefcik Jan , L.M. Schroeder Sven
Published: September 2020

X-ray phase contrast imaging (XPCI) of anti-solvent crystallization of lovastatin from an acetone/water solution was carried out in a concentric flow mixing device, using water as the anti-solvent. Spinodal decomposition of the solution is observed to give rise to ‘oiled out’ phases that undergo heterogeneous nucleation at the interface with the flowing solution. Heterogeneous nucleation is also observed on the walls of the reactor walls in the form of what appears to be Stranski–Krastanov growth of plate-like crystals. XPCI together with Eulerian video magnification forms a powerful tool for the spatio-temporal analysis, revealing mechanistic details of a non-equilibrium process such as anti-solvent crystallization.
Hubungan pola aktivitas dan kecemasan dengan kejadian leukorea pada remaja
Authors: Sholihah Andri Nur
Published: September 2020

Biological changes in adolescents exert a very dominant influence on hormonal mechanisms. One of them is the occurrence of leukorrhea as a result of biological changes in adolescents. But this leukore also can not be ignored, because leukore can be a sign of certain diseases. The purpose of this study was to identify the incidence of leukorrhea in adolescents, anxiety in adolescents, and patterns of adolescent activity, and the relationship between patterns of activity and anxiety with leukorrhea in adolescents. Research design using observational analytic research with cross sectional approach. The population was students of Aisyiyah University in Yogyakarta. Samples of 71 girls were taken by random sampling technique. Data collection techniques used to collect primary data using a structured questionnaire. The data obtained were then analyzed using the univariate formula (frequency distribution formula) and bivariate (Chi square formula). The results of Leukore occurrences in adolescent girls by 79% and those without vaginal discharge by 21%. 49 adolescents experienced a 67% abnormal activity pattern and the remaining 24 adolescents experienced a 33% normal activity pattern. 26% of students experienced anxiety and moderate anxiety 36%, mild anxiety 11% and those without anxiety as much as 17%. The results of the analysis stated that the most respondents with abnormal activity patterns and experienced vaginal discharge as much as 48%. From the results of the analysis with the chi-square test, the level of closeness of the relationship between the two variables showed a significant value of 0.014 (p <0.05). There is a correlation between activity patterns with the incidence of vaginal discharge in adolescents and most respondents with severe anxiety and experiencing vaginal discharge as much as 34%. From the results of the analysis with the chi-square test, the level of closeness of the relationship between the two variables showed a significant value of 0.01 (p <0.05). There is a relationship between anxiety level and the incidence of vaginal discharge in young women.
Pemilihan Alat Kontrasepsi dalam Rahim (AKDR) pada akseptor Keluarga Berencana
Authors: Meilani Mita , Tunggali Ade Putranto Prasetyo Wijiharto
Published: September 2020

Family Planning is the most basic and primary preventive health service effort. One of the acceptable contraceptives in Indonesia is the Contraceptive Intra Uteri Device (IUD), which is the most effective, safe and comfortable contraception for many women. Use of contraception is still dominated by short-term contraceptives, especially injections which reach 31.2% and pills 13.4%. While the level of use of the Long-Term Contraception method, the IUD reaches 4.8%. In 2013, based on the results of the KB prevalence survey with MKJP of 64.6%. Overall, there were still 16 provinces that reached the position of family planning prevalence with MKJP lower than the national figure (> 64.6%). This study aims to determine the relationship of maternal characteristics with the selection of contraceptives Intra Uteri Device (IUD) on family planning acceptors at the Kramatwatu Health Center in Serang, Banten. This quantitative study uses a cross sectional approach with 82  acceptor respondents and uses a check list instrument. The results of the research prove that with the results of statistically significant tests showing that there is a relationship between maternal age, maternal parity, maternal education and occupation with the selection of contraceptives intra uteri device on family planning acceptors with p-value 0.004 <0.05, p-value 0.007 <0 .05, p-value 0.006 <0.05 and p-value 0.007 <0.05. The conclusion in this study there is a relationship between maternal characteristics with the IUD selection so that health workers can optimize counseling about family planning, especially the use of intra uterine devices (IUD).
Pengaruh derajat laserasi perineum terhadap skala nyeri perineum pada ibu post partum
Authors: Istiana Siti , Rahmawati Agustin , Kusumawati Erna
Published: September 2020

Lacerations of the birth canal in addition to the weight factor of the baby and the type of delivery, the factor of the perineum/legs of the perineum is especially influential. Perineal injuries are usually very painful by the puerperal mother but apparently, some puerperal mothers do not feel pain even though there is a laceration in the perineum. This happens because the pain for each person is different. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the degree of laceration with perineal pain in postpartum mothers at the Bandarhardjo Public Health Center in Semarang City. This type of research is analytic, the sample in this study is postpartum mothers who have perineal laceration but there are no complications of 30 people. The research instrument uses a questionnaire. The results showed the majority of respondents experienced a degree 2 perineal laceration, the majority of respondents experienced a mild pain scale (rating scale 3) and there was an influence of the degree of tear perineum on the perineal pain scale.
Development of Physics Teaching Media Using Speed Sensors as Speed Analysis in Realtime Based on Arduino to Remind Students' Problem Solving Abilities
Authors: Pratiwi Umi , Fatmaryanti Siska Desy
Published: September 2020

Learning about motion material such as straight-motion changes irregularly requires learning aids to analyze more deeply about speed. The problem that often occurs in learning motion material is that this material is only conveyed in the form of theory, has not touched the psychomotor domain from theory to practice. The concept of initial velocity and final velocity on the Irregularly Changing Straight Motion concept will be challenging to understand when dealing with applicable problems. Therefore we need learning aids to understand more integrally between theory and practice in analyzing speed by using a speed sensor (speed sensor). The speed sensor is used as an analysis of the real rate or travel time of Arduino-based objects. This study aims to develop physics teaching media using speed sensors as a realtime analysis based on Arduino. This research is a research & development (R&D) research using the Addie development model. The development stage of teaching aids consists of four stages, namely the analysis phase to analyze the needs of students and the components needed based on needs analysis, the design stage as a design stage based on needs analysis, the development stage is the stage of validating tools that have been designed by Ahlia Media and designing based on input by media experts..The results showed that the developed media produced expert validation values or the feasibility of the media with a category suitable for use in learning. The trial results show the learning media can increase the ability of problem solving by 2.2%.
AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR AND EMOTIONAL MATURITY OF EARLY ADOLESCENTS
Authors: R S Reena
Published: September 2020

The study conducted on aggressive behaviour and emotional maturity of early adolescent students. Survey method was adopted for the present study. A sample of 400 high school students was selected using the random sampling technique. The tools used in the study were Aggressive Behaviour Scale prepared by Km.Roma Pal (1971) and the same tool was validated by Krishna Raj (2012) and Emotional Maturity scale was developed by Dr Yashwir Singh and Mahesh Bhargava (1990). The investigator validated the items of the emotional maturity scale to check the suitability of the items. Percentage Analysis, “t” test, ANOVA, Scheffe test were the statistical techniques used in the study. The major finding of the study revealed that there is no significant relationship exists between aggressive behaviour and emotional maturity of early adolescent students.
DETERMINATION OF ADSORPTION KINETICS OF COCONUT HUSK ADSORBENT FOR HEAVY METALS REMOVAL USING LANGMUIR AND FREUNDLICH ISOTHERM EXPRESSIONS
Authors: L Sirajo , L. Musa , I. A. Ndanusa
Published: September 2020

Adsorption of heavy metal cationic ions (Cr, Pb, and Cu) onto coconut husk carbon (CHC) adsorbent has been studied using batch-adsorption method. The study was carried out to investigate the adsorption kinetic and adsorption isotherm of the coconut husk adsorbent for the removal of heavy metals in waste liquid effluent. The influence of pH, contact time, adsorbent dose, and adsorbent concentration, and temperature on the adsorption process was also studied. Results indicated an initial increase in adsorption rate, and optimal removal of heavy metal was reached within 70 minutes, further increase in contact time and temperature show significant change in equilibrium concentration. Also, further increase in adsorbent dosage revealed significant change in the sorption capacity of the CHC. The adsorption isotherms could be fitted well by both Langmuir and Freundlich models. The RI (equilibrium parameter) value in the present investigation was less than 1 (one) which indicates that the adsorption of the heavy metals ions on the CHC is favorable. The value of n for this study which indicates the degree of non-linearity between solution concentration and adsorption were 0.31–0.39, this result indicated that the adsorption of heavy metals onto the CHC is a chemical sorption. After treatment of synthetic heavy metal solution with the CHC, the adsorption isotherm model analysis revealed that the adsorption capacity (b) of CHC for the heavy metal were 89 mg/L (Cr), 125.5 mg/L (Pb), and 129.7 mg/L (Cu). Conclusively, the results indicate that the freely abundant agricultural waste-coconut husk can be treated for heavy metal adsorption but it’s not economically viable because it’s not renewable due to the chemisorption nature of the adsorption process.
QUALITY CONTROL CONSIDERATION: EFFICIENT REAL-TIME WATER MONITORING UTILIZING MULTI-SENSORS AND ICT CONCEPTS
Authors: Srour T. , Haggag Ayman , A. M. Mohsen , Saber Ibrahim , Abou Elazm A. E.
Published: September 2020

Design efficient an interactive system for water pollution monitoring and quality control is proposed in this paper utilizing different sensors and employing Information Communication Technology (ICT). The presented system is built based on the pH and temperature water parameters. The system consists of sensors, Arduino controller and designed Graphical User Interface (GUI).  GUI is designed to display the parameters values and control option. The operator can control the parameters values through operating control systems by a set of control switches in GUI.  For example, the result of pH parameter during the monitoring = 7.06, while after operating the control system the pH parameter = 10.16. This result shows the ability of the system to monitor and control of water parameters. Different water parameters and properties are discussed in this paper also.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: REVIEW
Authors: Gudata Daba , Begna Feyissa
Published: September 2020

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is resistance of a microorganism to an antimicrobial that was originally effective for treatment of infections caused by it. Increasing clinical incidence of antimicrobial resistance is a major global health care issue and the situation is perhaps aggravated in developing countries. Although, AMR is a major health care issue, there is a shortage of documented information on it. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to review the causes or risk factors, problems, mechanisms and control of antimicrobial resistance. The resistance problem can be seen simplistically as an equation with two main components: the antibiotic or antimicrobial drug, which inhibits susceptible organisms and selects the resistant ones; and the genetic resistance determinant in microorganisms selected by the antimicrobial drug. Antimicrobial resistance is associated with high mortality rates and high medical costs and has a significant impact on the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents. To appreciate the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, it is important to understand how antimicrobial agents act. The resistance mechanisms therefore depend on which specific pathways are inhibited by the drugs and the alternative ways available for those pathways that the organisms can modify to get a way around in order to survive. A comprehensive strategy is necessary to address the challenges that accompany the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance. Special vigilance must now be paid to appropriate selection and timing of antimicrobial agents as a major force in reducing the development of antimicrobial resistance. Prevention and control of these infections will require new antimicrobial agents, prudent use of existing agents, new vaccines, and enhanced public health efforts to reduce transmission.
IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AMONGST RESIDENTS OF CALABAR METROPOLIS IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA. WEST AFRICA; A CASE STUDY OF CALABAR GARMENT FACTORY
Authors: Ewona Bright , Bassey Asuquo , Ugumanim Andy , Ukpong Mercy , Ikwen Dorathy
Published: September 2020

This research paper was geared toward unraveling the impact of environmental health on sustainable development amongst residents of Calabar metropolis in Cross River State, Nigeria, West Africa. In pursuant of this objective, three research questions were raised to guide the study- To what extent does environmental induction course influence sustainable development among residents of Calabar metropolis? does environmental wastes recycling affect sustainable development among residence of Calabar metropolis? and to what extend does environmental conservation influence sustainable development among residents of Calabar metropolis. A sample size of 200 respondents was considered for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a 20 - items questionnaire which was validated by research experts on health discipline. Split half reliability estimate was implored to ascertain the reliability of the instrument while simple percentage was used to analyze the data collected. From the results of our findings, possible recommendations were made to ensure sustainability of our environmental resources to enhance sustainable development.
An Analysis on Secondary Mathematics Qualification Training Curriculum for the First Grade Regular Teacher
Authors:   The Korea Society Of Educational Studies In Mathematics, Yang Seong Hyun
Published: September 2020

Changes in the curriculum and education policy are accompanied by significant changes in the school field. To keep pace with this trend of the times, teachers are required to have various re-education, and teacher re-education is a duty and a right of teachers. The common method of teacher re-education is teacher training, and the most core one is the qualification training for the first grade regular teachers. Since the training course and the target trainees in each position were institutionalized in 1972, there have been many changes in the curriculum of the first grade regular teacher training, and related studies have been continuously conducted. However, since the qualification training courses for the first grade regular teachers were reduced to ‘more than 15 days (90 hours)’ in 2012, there have been no studies on the qualification training courses for the first grade regular teachers especially in secondary mathematics education. This study compared and analyzed the first grade regular teacher qualification training curriculum of 17 metropolitan and provincial offices of education conducted in 2019 to the standard curriculum for the teacher qualification training. As a result of the analysis, it was confirmed that the first grade regular teacher qualification training curriculum of each metropolitan and provincial offices of education is slightly different from the guidelines of the standard curriculum for teacher qualification training. Additionally, a number of problems have been drawn to the content and the core competency of the lectures opened. Through this, we suggested the improvement points of the standard curriculum and the implications for the organization of the first grade regular teacher qualification training curriculum.
Pre-service Teachers’ Ways of Thinking of Qualitative Graph Construction in a Continuous Covariation Situation
Authors:   The Korea Society Of Educational Studies In Mathematics, Lee Gyu Hee , Lee Jihyun
Published: September 2020

In Middle School Mathematics 1 of the 2015 revised Korean mathematics curriculum, before the definition of a function, the task of constructing a qualitative graph of the relationship between two changing quantities has been newly proposed. In relation to the changes in the 2015 revised Korean mathematics curriculum, this study explored the reasoning of pre-service teachers revealed in the process of constructing a qualitative graph of the relationship between the two quantities that are continuously changing. Most pre-service teachers constructed graphs by focusing on the covariation than the correspondence on the relationship between the two quantities. Additionally, they successfully reasoned the global shape of the graph by forming the relationship between the two variables as a multiplicative object. However, many pre-service teachers showed difficulty in judging or not judging the differentiable at the point which changes the local shape of graph. Some pre-service teachers thought that the slope of the tangent at the inflection point was zero or invoked time even if it doesn't require. The results in this study suggest that 1) in a continuous covariation situation, the formation of a multiplicative object such as a slope is a critical factor in the process of constructing the global shape of the graph, 2) smooth continuous covariation reasoning is a critical factor in the process of constructing the local shape of the graph, 3) covariation reasoning has a level difference in the process of constructing the global and local shape of the qualitative graph.
Pharmacokinetics of Sustained-release, Oral, and Subcutaneous Meloxicam over 72 Hours in Male Beagle Dogs
Authors: Smith Brian J , Kirschner Stephen M , Kendall Lon V
Published: September 2020

In cynomolgus macaques, plasma levels of sustained-release formulations of meloxicam meet or exceed efficacious concentrations for 48 to 72 h, thereby allowing less animal handling and providing more consistent efficacy than standard formulations of meloxicam. The goal of this study
was to compare the pharmacokinetics of a single subcutaneous dose of a sustained-release formulation of meloxicam (Melox-SR) with those of oral (Melox-PO) and standard subcutaneous (Melox-SC) formulations dosed every 24 h for 3 consecutive days. Dogs (5 or 6 adult male Beagles) each received
the following 3 treat- ments: first, Melox-SR (10 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/kg SC once), next Melox-SC (0.2 mg/kg SC once, followed by 0.1 mg/kg SC every 24 h), and finally Melox-PO (same dosage as Melox-SC), with a washout period of at least 2 wk between formulations. Blood was collected at 0 (baseline),
1, 4, 8, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h after the initial administration of each formulation for comparison of meloxicam plasma concentrations. Blood was also collected before administration and at 48 h after Melox-SR injection for CBC and chemistry analysis. Plasma concentrations (mean ± 1 SD)
of Melox-SR peaked at the 1-h time point (2180 ± 359 ng/ mL), whereas those of Melox-PO (295 ± 55 ng/mL) and Melox-SC (551 ± 112 ng/mL) peaked at the 4-h time point. Melox-SR yielded significantly higher plasma concentrations than Melox-PO and Melox-SC until the 48 and
72-h time points, respec- tively. Melox-SC plasma concentrations were significantly higher than those of Melox-PO at 4, 8, 12, 24, 48 and 72 h. No lesions were noted at the Melox-SR injection sites, and Melox-SR administration was not associated with changes in the CBC and serum chemistry
panels. A single 0.6-mg/kg dose of Melox-SR can yield plasma concentrations that exceed 350 ng/mL for at least 72 h in adult male dogs.
PENGARUH PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL DAN ASIMETRI INFORMASI TERHADAP KECENDERUNGAN KECURANGAN AKUNTANSI
Authors: Muna Biaini Naeli , Haris Lutfi
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengendalian internal dan asimetri informasi terhadap kecenderungan kecurangan akuntansi (fraud). Studi kasus dilaksanakan pada pengelola keuangan di PTN BLU. Pengendalian  internal adalah proses pencapaian tujuan yang terdiri atas kebijakan yang melibatkan orang untuk mencapai tujuan di dalam infrastruktur maupun entitas. Sedangkan asimetri informasi sebagai bentuk ketidakseimbangan  informasi antara yang diharapkan oleh pihak principal dengan agent. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan kuesioner sebagai bentuk pengumpulan datanya. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 75 pejabat pengelola keuangan pada bagian keuangan masing-masing fakultas atau unit kerja. Analisis penelitian dengan menggunakan multiple regression menunjukkan bahwa keefektifan pengendalian internal berpengaruh negatif terhadap kecenderungan kecurangan akuntansi. Sedangkan asimetri informasi berpengaruh positif terhadap kecenderungan kecurangan akuntansi.
PERAN AUDIT INTERNAL DALAM PENCEGAHAN FRAUD DI PERGURUAN TINGGI : LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Aresteria Maya
Published: September 2020

Tujuan dari artikel ini adalah untuk melihat peran audit internal dalam mencegah terjadinya fraud di perguruan tinggi berdasar metode Literature Review. Penerapan sistem internal control yang baik di perguruan tinggi dapat meningkatkan kontrol terhadap kemungkinan terjadinya fraud, karena itu maka tim internal audit harus memiliki komoetensi dalam menjalankan tugas dan fungsinya dalam pengawasan. SPAI- Standar no 120.2 2004 menyebutkan bahwa internal auditor harus memiliki pengetahuan untuk mengenali, meneliti, serta menguji adanya fraud. Ketika internal audit memiliki fungsi kontrol yang baik dan juga memiliki peran penting dalam manajemen perguruan tinggi, maka kemungkinan terjadinya fraud dapat dicegah.
META ANALISIS: FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KUALITAS AUDIT PADA APARAT PENGAWASAN INTERNAL PEMERINTAH (APIP) DI INDONESIA
Authors: Kiswara Dandy Evan , Iswajuni Iswajuni , Handayani Cintya , Soetedjo Soegeng
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kualitas audit pada Aparat Pengawasan Internal Pemerintah (APIP) dengan menggunakan 7 tahun data penelitian dari jurnal Indonesia yang dipublikasi. Penelitian ini menguji pengaruh antara kompetensi, independensi, motivasi, pengalaman kerja, obyektifitas, integritas, etika auditor, profesionalisme, dan  akuntabilitas terhadap kualitas audit pada APIP. Penelitian ini mengakumulasi dan mengintegrasikan studi yang telah ada menggunakan teknik meta-analisis yang dikembangkan oleh Hunter et al. (1982) terhadap 20 artikel sampel yang dipublikasi antara tahun 2011-2018. Artikel yang digunakan adalah artikel yang meneliti tentang faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kualitas audit pada APIP dalam hal ini adalah Inspektorat dan BPKP. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi, independensi, motivasi, pengalaman kerja, obyektifitas, integritas, etika auditor, profesionalisme, dan  akuntabilitas adalah faktor yang memiliki hubungan signifikan dengan kualitas audit pada APIP. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, maka terdapat 9 variabel yang memiliki hubungan kuat sebagai faktor yang mempengaruhi kualitas audit pada APIP. Penelitian ini adalah studi terintegrasi yang sebelumnya belum pernah dilakukan pada kualitas audit pada APIP.
ANALISIS PENGARUH STRATEGI BAURAN PEMASARAN TERHADAP MINAT BERKUNJUNG KEMBALI PADA DESTINASI WISATA PANTAI CAROCOK PAINAN KABUPATEN PESISIR SELATAN (STUDI KASUS PADA WISATAWAN DOMESTIK)
Authors: Mulyati Yofina , Afrinata Miko
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh strategi bauran pemasaran terhadap minat berkunjung kembali di objek wisata Pantai Carocok Painan Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan (studi kasus pada wisatawan domestik).  Penelitian ini menggunakan variabel bebas (X) yaitu Produk (X1), Harga (X2), Promosi (X3), Tempat (X4), Orang (X5), Proses (X6) dan Bukti Fisik (X7), serta variabel terikat (Y) yaitu Minat Berkunjung Kembali (Y). Populasi adalah semua wisatawan domestik yang berkunjung ke objek wisata pantai Carocok Painan. Teknik pengambilan sampel purpossive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 150 responden. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil yang didapat dari penelitian ini menunjukkan secara persial variabel produk, promosi, lokasi dan bukti fisik berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Minat Berkunjung Kembali. Sedangkan variabel harga dan proses berpengaruh negatif tidak signifikan terhadap Minat Berkunjung Kembali. Sementara variabel Orang berpengaruh positif tidak signifikan terhadap Minat Berkunjung Kembali. Kemudian variabel Produk, Harga, Promosi, Lokasi, Orang, Proses, dan Bukti Fisik secara simultan  mempunyai pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Minat Berkunjung Kembali.
DAMPAK ALOKASI DANA DESA TERHADAP PEMBANGUNAN DAN KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT DESA DI KABUPATEN BANTUL DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Muslihah Siti , Siregar Hilda Octavana , - Sriniyati
Published: September 2020

This study aimed to determine the impact of village funds on development and welfare in Bantul Regency Special Region of Yogyakarta. The study was conducted by comparing indicators of development and welfare between before and after the village funds. The sample of the study was 75 villages of Bantul Regency. The data analysis used paired sample t-test to saw the impact resulting from the allocation of village funds. The test results showed that there were significant differences in physical development and community welfare between before the existence of village funds and after the village funds were given. These results indicated that the provision of village funds by the government has an impact on physical development and community welfare in the Bantul Regency Special Region of Yogyakarta.
PENGARUH TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN, PELATIHAN, DAN PENGEMBANGAN KARIR TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. ASURANSI TAKAFUL BATAM
Authors: Putri Noviyanti Rianti , Ratnasari Sri Langgeng
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the level of education on employee performance, the effect of training on employee performance, the influence of career development on employee performance, and the influence on the level of education, training, career development on the performance of employees of PT. Takaful Insurance Batam. This type of research is quantitative descriptive research. The technique of collecting data using a questionnaire. The study population was 50 people with a sample of 50 employees, who were chosen as a whole so that they used saturated sampling. The results of this study indicate that the level of education shows that  the level of education does not affect employee performance. Training variable shows that training does not affect employee performance. Career development variable shows that career development has no effect on employee performance. Meanwhile F test results simultaneously shows that  education, training, career development has no effect towards employee performance variables.
DETERMINASI VOLATILITAS KURS RUPIAH TERHADAP DOLAR AMERIKA
Authors: Nurhasanah Ade Irma , Soekapdjo Soeharjoto
Published: September 2020

Purpose of this study is to know about Rupiah exchange rate  to US Dollar determination with quarterly time series data, from 2010-2017. Using Error Connection Model (ECM) with regression method, and dependent variable is Rupiah exchange rate to US Dollar, and independent variable is foreign debt, current account balance, and Sertifikat Bank Indonesia (SBI) interest rate.  Result shown that at short term, foreign debt and current account were not significant, but SBI interest rate have a positive and significant effect from Rupiah to US Dollar.  For long term, all of independent variable have positive and significant to dependent variable.