bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The 'Real Problem' of Consciousness Requires New Physics
Authors: Rosseinsky Nicholas Martin
Published: July 2022

Whether or not there can be a science of consciousness is a matter of great interest, not only in the field itself, but for science as a whole: conscious experience is the only reality-feature with which humankind has direct contact. This article resolves longstanding controversies, dating back to the infamous ‘hard problem’, subsequently reformulated as a more scientifically-tractable ‘real problem’. Despite incremental real-problem tractability, recent in-field advances have strongly questioned whether there can be a scientific, falsifiable, approach to real-problem theories-of-conscious-experience. New and definitive theoretical results reported here show that a recognizably-scientific approach to consciousness depends on the existence of a new-physics, ‘strongly dynamically-unorthodox’ natural order. Crucially, experimental approaches can provide data on whether or not this specific natural order exists in our Universe. [Author's note: this paper is a more accessible, publication-friendly, presentation of the logic in 'True Consciousness Science', https://psyarxiv.com/v9yrp/. The present paper expands on the problems for any science lacking a conscious-experiential sub-field, and contradictions in the present conduct of science-as-a-whole, whereas 'True ..' contains more technical detail concerning the formulation of the pivotal 'meter-Hamiltonian argument', and its relationship to the scientific sub-field studying conscious experience.]
Decentralized_eSBI_factorial_trial_alcohol_pregnancy_7_12_2022
Authors: Ondersma Steven J. , Todd Lisa , Jablonski Samantha , Ahuja Chaarushi , Gilstad-Hayden Kathryn , Goyert Gregory , Loree Amy , Heffner Jaimee L. , Yonkers Kimberly A.
Published: July 2022

Introduction. Nearly 1 in 10 pregnant women in the U.S. report past-month alcohol use. Strong evidence connects prenatal alcohol exposure with a range of adverse perinatal outcomes, including the spectrum of conditions known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs). Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) has been recommended for pregnant women but has proven difficult to implement. This study will test the efficacy of single-session technology-delivered SBI (electronic SBI; e-SBI) for alcohol use in pregnancy, while simultaneously evaluating the possible additional benefit of tailored text messages and/or booster sessions in a 3 x 2 factorial trial. Method and analysis. This full factorial trial will use online advertising and clinic-based flyers to recruit pregnant women meeting criteria for unhealthy alcohol use, and randomly assign them to one of six conditions crossing three levels of brief intervention (none, single 15-minute session, and single session plus two five-minute boosters) with two levels of tailored text messaging (none vs. twice weekly messages). The primary analysis will test for dose-response effects of the brief intervention on alcohol abstinence, defined as no self-report of alcohol use in the 90 days prior to 34 weeks gestation, and negative results for Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) analysis of fingernail samples. Secondary analyses will examine main and interaction effects of tailored text messaging as well as intervention effects on birth outcomes. Ethics and dissemination. Ethical approval was provided by the Michigan State University Biomedical and Health Institutional Review Board (STUDY00005298). Results will be presented at conferences and community forums, in addition to being published in a peer-reviewed journal. Intervention content demonstrating sufficient efficacy and safety will be made publicly available. Trial registration number. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (registration number: NCT04332172).
Causal Effects of Point-of-Sale Cigarette Promotions on Smokers’ Craving: Effects of Price Promotions and Subjective Social Status
Authors: Andrews Mary Elizabeth , Cooper Nicole , Mattan Bradley Dale , Tartak Jose Carreras , Paul Alexandra Master , Falk Emily B.
Published: July 2022

AbstractCigarette smoking continues to be a leading cause of preventable deaths in the U.S., in part because the U.S. has not adopted the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, allowing the tobacco industry to counteract tobacco control policies. One way the tobacco industry in the U.S. counteracts tobacco control policies is by heavily advertising cigarettes at the point-of-sale in retailers (e.g., at the cash register), and by offering discounts on cigarettes.DesignA within-subject experimental design was used to investigate if point-of-sale cigarette promotions are smoking cues, and if exposure to point-of-sale cigarette promotions with a discount (vs. without) increases cigarette craving. The study also examined how smokers’ subjective social status (compared to others in the U.S.) relates to cigarette craving after exposure to point-of-sale cigarette promotions with and without a discount.ResultsExposure to smoking cues, including point-of-sale cigarette promotions, elicited increased craving, relative to non-smoking cues. Further, point-of-sale cigarette promotions with a discount elicited higher levels of craving compared to point-of-sale cigarette promotions without a discount. Furthermore, participants with a lower (vs. higher) subjective social status craved cigarettes more overall and there was no difference in their craving between promotions with and without a discount, while craving was higher for promotions with a discount than without for higher subjective social status participants.Conclusion1Point-of-sale tobacco marketing can causally increase smokers’ cravings. More restrictions on point-of-sale tobacco marketing might help reduce cigarette smoking and address status-related health inequities in the U.S.
Posture responses to impulsive shifts of viewpoint
Authors: Chen Colleen Pam , D'Zmura Michael
Published: July 2022

Visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems provide critical information for maintaining upright standing posture. The focus of this study is how visual information influences standing posture. We investigate posture responses to left-right, forward-backward, and upward-downward impulsive displacements of visual viewpoint delivered using a head-mounted display (HMD). Impulsive changes in viewpoint position in a particular direction cause biphasic posture responses along the same direction and, if one is moving in a virtual environment (VE), along the direction that corresponds to the direction of movement. We found symmetric mediolateral responses to leftward and rightward shifts in viewpoint position. Anteroposterior responses to forward and backward shifts in viewpoint were not symmetric, and the asymmetry revealed did not disappear in a control experiment that used weak forward and backward impulsive shifts of viewpoint. No significant changes in lower-body posture occurred in response to upward or downward shifts of viewpoint, although tracking head movements in a target-tracking task were evident. Finally, the Fourier transforms of the measured impulse responses suggest that the visuo-postural response system is not sensitive to viewpoint oscillations at frequencies greater than 2Hz.
Well-being and Cognitive Resilience to Dementia-related Neuropathology
Authors: Willroth Emily C , James Bryan , Graham Eileen Kranz , Kapasi Alifiya , Bennett David , Mroczek Dan
Published: July 2022

Not all older adults with dementia-related neuropathology in their brains experience cognitive decline or impairment. Instead, some people maintain relatively normal cognitive functioning despite neuropathologic burden, a phenomenon called cognitive resilience. Using a longitudinal, epidemiological, clinical-pathologic cohort study (N=348), the present research investigated associations between well-being and cognitive resilience. Consistent with pre-registered hypotheses, higher eudaimonic well-being (i.e., Ryff Psychological Well-being Scale) and higher hedonic well-being (i.e., Satisfaction with Life Scale) were associated with better-than-expected cognitive functioning relative to one’s neuropathological burden (i.e., beta-amyloid, neurofibrillary tangles, Lewy bodies, vascular pathologies, hippocampal sclerosis, and TDP-43). The association of eudaimonic well-being in particular was present above and beyond known cognitive resilience factors (i.e., socioeconomic status, education, cognitive activity, low neuroticism, low depression) and dementia risk factors (i.e., ApoE genotype, medical comorbidities). This research highlights the importance of considering eudaimonic well-being in efforts to prevent dementia.
A study of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in healthy offsprings with parental history of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Pokhrel Suman , Agrawal Kopila , Dev Santosh , Shakya Binnam , Gajuryal Sharad Hari
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a heterogeneous polygenic metabolic disease condition that is caused by insulin resistance leading to hyperglycemia. Since, T2DM is genetically inherited and autonomic dysfunction is its major complications, healthy offsprings of diabetic parents are highly vulnerable to manifest dysautonomia leading to insulin resistance.

Objectives: We aimed to assess cardiac autonomic function using heart rate variability (HRV) parameters in healthy offsprings having parental history of T2DM.

Methodology: A comparative cross-sectional study was carried out in the laboratory of department of Physiology enrolling 30 healthy offsprings of non-diabetic parents (Group 1) and 30 healthy offsprings of diabetic parents (Group 2). Anthropometric, biochemical and cardiovascular variables were assessed using standard procedures. Time domain and frequency domain parameters of HRV spectrum were assessed using photoplethysmography principle.

Results: HRV findings revealed that markers of sympathetic regulation were significantly higher and those of parasympathetic function were significantly reduced in subject group having parental history of T2DM. LF/HF ratio was significantly increased suggesting sympatho-vagal imbalance in offspring of diabetic parents even in their euglycemic state.

Conclusion:  Alteration of cardiovascular autonomic function is found in healthy offspring of diabetic parents, characterized by reduced vagal activity and pronounced sympathetic regulation. Assessment of cardiac autonomic function would help in timely detection of such dysautonomia and reducing the life-threatening effects on offspring having parental history of T2DM.
Pattern of ocular morbidities among preschool children of Biratnagar Metropolis of Nepal
Authors: Chaudhary Neha Priyadarshani , Badhu Badri Prasad , Parajuli Surya Bahadur , Dev Barun
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Children use their vision to enhance motor skills, develop parent–child bonds, build picture perception, and gain balance. Children may enter school with vision problems. Sub-optimal vision can lead to poor academic performance, a lack of interest in school, and even dropping out.
Objective: To evaluate the pattern of various ocular morbidities among preschool children of Biratnagar metropolis.
Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted from October 2020 -Jan 2021 among 393 study participants at 5 different preschools of Biratnagar using total enumeration sampling. Vision was assessed with Snellen's visual acuity charts and Kay Picture chart. Anterior and posterior segment examination was done using a hand-held portable slit lamp and a direct ophthalmoscope respectively.  Binocularity was assessed with a cover test at a distance and near targets and the Hirschberg corneal reflex. The refractive status of the eyes was assessed by performing static retinoscopy. All the data was analyzed according to sex, age, causes of visual impairment and types of ocular morbidity.
Results: Among the total 393preschool children screened, 169 children were boys and 224 were girls. The prevalence of ocular morbidity was found to be 20.1 %. Refractive error was the most common cause of visual impairment which was seen in 14.7% of children. The overall prevalence of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism was 7.9%, 4.8%, and 2.1% respectively. The other types of ocular morbidities were strabismus in 1.3%, congenital cataract in 1%, conjunctivitis in 1%, chalazion in 1.3%, vernal keratoconjunctivitis in 1% and congenital ptosis in 0.6%.
Conclusion: The relatively high prevalence of refractive error and occurrence of other ocular morbidities in our studied population suggests that there is a need for a large-scale community-based preschool screening program in Nepal so that affected preschool children can be identified early and appropriate treatment can be promptly started.
A descriptive cross-sectional study on knowledge of Hand washing among health professionals in a medical college
Authors: Keyal Niraj Kumar , Singh Alok Kumar , Chaudhary Pankaj , Ansari MD Safroz , Khanal Sudesh
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Nosocomial infection is common due to poor practice of hand hygiene. There is a variation in the level of knowledge of handwashing among different health professionals.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the basic knowledge of handwashing among health professionals.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was done in 370 healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses, health assistants of a National medical college. The questionnaire used was adapted from the World Health Organization about hand hygiene knowledge for health professionals. There were 18 questions assessing the basic knowledge and practice of handwashing. The level of hand hygiene knowledge was calculated by dividing the responses into four groups based on score more than 90% as excellent, 75-90% considered as good, 50-74% moderate, and less than 50% considered as low.. All data was transferred to the excel sheet and transferred to a statistical package for the social sciences-17. The result was presented using frequency tables, graphs, and charts.

Result: Out of 370 participants, 318(85.9%) were females, and 52(14.1%) males. The mean age was 24.59±4.48 years. Of all the respondents, 24% had low, 30% moderate, 26% good, and 21% had excellent knowledge of hand hygiene. In terms of practice, only 34% had a moderate level of practice of hand hygiene.

Conclusion: Regular training and re-training through simulations of hand hygiene will lead to an improvement in the knowledge and practice of handwashing.
Outcomes of Autologous Blood Injection for Treatment of Tennis Elbow
Authors: Gupta Mithilesh Kumar , Chaudhary Ajay , Mahato Ajay
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Lateral tendinosis of the elbow, sometimes called tennis elbow, refers to the degenerative process in the common source of the extended group of forearm muscles. In orthopedic clinics, it is the most prevalent cause of elbow discomfort and pain. The condition caused by repeated muscular motions is a typical cause of elbow discomfort.

Objectives: To assess the clinical and functional outcomes of autologous blood injection for the treatment of tennis elbow.

Methodology: This is a hospital based cross-sectional study, conducted in Birat Medical College teaching hospital.  Here, the patients diagnosed with a Tennis elbow in orthopedic OPD during the study duration of September 2020 to August 2021 were included in the study. Total 93 samples were studied. Two ml of the patient's blood has withdrawn from the right antecubital vein and has been injected around the affected common extensor tendon origin. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23.

Results: Total Ninety Three (59% females, 41% male) patients were treated with the diagnosed concerned disease. The mean age of the patients was 45.39 ± 10.109 years. At the end of the trial, 90% of the patients were satisfied fully with the treatment. The overall performance of the regression model is significant in all scenarios.

Conclusion: Given the satisfactory results, the blood injection in question can be deemed a suitable medication alternative to the conventional therapy.
COVID-19 Infection in Pregnancy: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Mahato Raj Deb , Yadav Yogesh Prasad , Pradhan Tarun
Published: July 2022

Introduction: There is diverse evidence regarding the maternal and fetal effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in pregnancy.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the effect of COVID-19 in mother and fetus during pregnancy.

Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted during the second wave of COVID-19 in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital from April 3 to July 3, 2021. All pregnant women admitted in the antenatal ward were sent real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The patients with RT-PCR confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were enrolled in the study and followed up until discharged.

Results: The COVID-19 positivity rate was 18.0%.The mean age was 24.38 years. Majority of the patients were asymptomatic (79.7%) Among symptomatic patients, 73.3% had fever and respiratory symptoms and 95.9% of women didn't give any history of contact with COVID-19 patients. After confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, all pregnant women were immediately shifted to COVID ward, another COVID hospital or advised home isolation. Only one patient had pre-existing hypertension. Among the pregnancy complications, preterm labour was seen in 12.2% followed by premature rupture of membranes in 6.8 %, fetal distress in 5.4%, and still birth in 2.7% of the pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection. The minimum days of hospital stay was one and maximum days of hospital stay were 29 days. Average days of hospital stays was 2.24 days. Only 5.4% of patients who had severe disease required an intensive care unit (ICU) and one patient needed a mechanical ventilator. There was one maternal mortality due to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

Conclusion: Symptom, clinical course and severity of COVID-19 in pregnancy is comparable with non-pregnant women with COVID-19 but associated with increases the risk of Preterm labour, Premature rupture of membranes, foetal distress and stillbirth.
Anatomical variation of nose and paranasal sinuses among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis on computer tomography
Authors: Shah Rajeev Kumar
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis is one of the commonest diseases of sinonasal cavity seen in Ear nose throat clinic. Although chronic rhinosinusitis is a clinical diagnosis, CT scan imaging studies helps in accessing the disease and gives a clear anatomy of sinonasal cavity. Chronic rhinosinusitis is a group of disorders that is characterized by inflammation of the mucosa of the nose and paranasal sinuses of at least 12 consecutive weeks duration. There are number of factors that play role in the development of rhinosinusitis, including both host and environmental factors. CRS is a more persistent problem that requires a specific treatment approach.

Methodology: This is a prospective comparative study which was conducted in Department of otorhinolaryngology of Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital from 1st August 2020-31st Dec 2020. This study was approved by Institutional Review Committee of Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital. 124 patients were taken in the study. The primary objective of the study was to determine the anatomical variation of nose and paranasal sinuses among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis on computer tomography. Informed and written consent was taken from all the subjects participating in the study.

Result: A total of 124 patients was included in the study. Out of which 68 (54.76%) were men and 56 (45.24%) were female. The age of patients with CRS ranged from 15-75 years. Highest number of patients with CRS was in the range of 35- 44 years. Mucosal thickening was more common in maxillary sinus (91.12%) followed by ethmoidal (67.74%), spheniod (55.64%) and frontal (54.03%).

Conclusion: CT scan is the most common tool to know the anatomical variations of the nose and para nasal sinuses. Moreover it is highly recommended for the patients suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis. CT scan provides all the sinonasal variations and then it becomes easier for the treating physician for better surgical planning and overall management of chronic rhinosinusitis.
Multinucleated Giant Cells in Ameloblastoma: An Uncommon Finding
Authors: Bhattarai Sunny , Shrestha Ashish , Keshwar Shashi
Published: July 2022

Ameloblastoma is a benign, slow growing and locally aggressive odontogenic tumor. Typical histopathological findings include islands, strands, sheets, cords of variable size with core of loosely arranged cells in reticular pattern and peripheral layer of palisading cuboidal to columnar cells. An uncommon event in this is presence of multinucleated giant cells. These cells are formed by the fusion of cells usually of monocyte or macrophage lineage and presence of these cells is indicative of the disease process. This case series affirms the presence of multinucleated giant cells in the different histopathological patterns of ameloblastoma. These cells may be related to the aggressive nature of the pathology. However, the origin and nature of the giant cells in the present case series could not be established. Further evaluation of more cases and investigations needs to be done to identify the nature and origin of these cells.
Primary studies on biotransformation of steroidal drug Prednisolone
Authors: Waghmode Meghmala Sheshrao , Bankar Vrishali Rajendra , Gaikwad Ankita Subhash , Gaikwad Priti Vitthal , Patil Neha Nitin
Published: July 2022

The less biodegradable steroidal drug, Prednisolone is one of the widely used drugs in the treatment of autoimmune and infectious diseases. Transformation of prednisolone can be achieved with microbial activity. Isolation of prednisolone-resistant microorganisms was done using a sewage sample. Out of 5 isolates, one isolate was selected for further studies based on maximum tolerability to prednisolone. The isolate was identified based on MALDI-TOF. The strain was found to have a match score of 2.336 with gram-negative bacteria Klebsiella pneumoniae spp pneumoniae DSM3010 4T HAM. The isolate was found to degrade 80% prednisolone on the 5th day of fermentation. The concentration of prednisolone was determined using a colorimetric-based method and HPLC technique.
सम्पादकीय
Authors: अर्याल Aryal नारायण प्रसाद Narayan Prasad , नेपाल Nepal कवीन्द्र Kabindra , डंगोल Dangol विकास Bikas , पन्थी Panthi गौरव Gaurav , पाण्डेय Pandey शोभाकर Shovakar
Published: July 2022

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Advokasi Kebijakan Zero Overloading Angkutan Barang di Kabupaten Lamandau
Authors: Asie Helani , Dwimawanti Ida Hayu , Astuti Retno Sunu , Afrizal Teuku
Published: July 2022

Road Traffic and Transportation as part of the national transportation system must develop its potential and role to realize security, safety, order and smooth traffic in order to support economic development and regional development. Road users in general, still do not fully comply with the regulations that have been set. However, the purpose of this regulation is to prevent unwanted things from happening. The enactment of Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation replacing the old Law Number 14 of 1992, has brought about important changes in the way of life of road traffic in Indonesia. With the formulation of the problem, how is the role of the Lamandau Regency Transportation Service as a Stakeholder and how to implement zero overloading of freight transport in Lamandau Regency. This study was conducted to analyze the role of the Lamandau Regency Transportation Service as a stakeholder and presumably to describe zero overloading of freight transport in Lamandau Regency. The descriptive qualitative research method used in this study was intended to obtain information about zero overloading of freight transport in Lamandau Regency.
Analysis of the Implementation of Policy on Equalizing Administrative Positions to Functional Positions in Central Government Agencies
Authors: Insani Istyadi , Warsono Hardi , Kismartini Kismartini , Astuti Retno Sunu
Published: July 2022

Equalization of positions from administrative positions to functional positions is one form of implementation of the policy of simplifying the bureaucracy into two levels in government agencies in Indonesia. This problem occurs because the equalization of positions is carried out in a relatively short time without being preceded by an in-depth study. This condition has an impact on the career uncertainty of functional officials as a result of the equalization which has an impact on the decline in employee performance and organizational performance. This study aims to analyze the process of equalizing administrative positions to functional positions in order to formulate inputs for improving the implementation of these policies in the field. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Research informants determined the snowball with key people Central Government Officials and related functional officials. Data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews and literature study. Data analysis techniques with data reduction, presentation and conclusion. The validity of the data using a triangulation technique of sources and data. This theory uses the theory of policy implementation. The results of the study indicate that the equalization of administrative positions to functional positions in government agencies needs to pay attention to communication factors, resources, dispositions and bureaucratic structures. Recommendations are in the form of policy proposals to improve arrangements for equalizing administrative positions to functional positions.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Interest in Using the LinkAja Application in DKI Jakarta
Authors: Josephine Hana Mutiara , Wijaya Chandra
Published: July 2022

This article aims to analyze the factors that influence interest in the use of new technology, especially in the use of digital financial applications. The problem is focused on the acceptance or interest of potential users of the LinkAja application which is the result of a synergy between SOEs to increase financial inclusion in Indonesia. Other privately-owned digital financial applications such as GoPay, OVO, and DANA have received significant acceptance, but this is different from LinkAja even though it has been supported by the BUMN Movement and also the government. To approach this problem, the theoretical reference from Davis's Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is used (1989) and adds another factor, namely risk perception. The data were collected through Non-Probability Purposive Sampling of as many as 522 samples and processed using the Partial Least Squares method in SEM. and analyzed quantitatively. This study concludes that usage interest is influenced by perceived usefulness, perceived convenience, and user attitudes. Other factors such as risk perception and subjective norms were found to have no significant effect on interest in using LinkAja.
Implementasi Sistem Keuangan Desa (Siskeudes ) Dalam Pengelolaan Anggaran Pendapatan Dan Belanja Desa (Apbdes) Di Desa Kodon-Kodon Kecamatan Merek Kabupaten Karo
Authors: Sinaga Ardy Rohan Liharman , Sihombing Marlon , Humaizi Humaizi
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the Implementation of the Village Financial System (Siskeudes) and the Inhibiting Factors in the Implementation of the Village Financial System (Siskeudes) in the Management of the Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget (Apbdes) in Kodon-Kodon Village, Brand District, Karo Regency. The research method used in this research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach with the subject of key informants and additional informants. In 2020 SISKEUDES Application Version 2.0. The theory of implementation used is the theory of implementation of the George C. Edward III Model. The results of the study indicate that the transparency in reporting village financial management is quite good, in terms of the existing resources in the village that are able to operate the SISKEUDES application, which is still very limited. Technical implementers in operating the SISKEUDES application are often negligent in carrying out their duties in the SISKEUDES application. The bureaucratic structure is still less effective between the Village Head and the Technical Implementer of the SISKEUDES Application. The village head must wait for the results of the financial reports prepared by the technical implementer of the SISKEUDES APP.
Partisapasi Masyarakat terhadap Kebersihan Lingkungan di Kelurahan Sei Kera Hilir II Kecamatan Medan Perjuangan Kota Medan
Authors: Agustina Feby , Pinem Mbina
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine community participation and the factors that influence community participation in environmental cleanliness in Sei Kera Hilir II Village, Medan Perjuangan District, Medan City. The population in this study was the entire community in Sei Kera Hilir II Village, amounting to 3,141 families. The sample was set at 10% of the population so that 314 families were obtained. The data collection techniques used are observation, and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used a qualitative descriptive technique. The results showed that: (1) Community participation in environmental cleanliness in Kelurahan Sei Kera Hilir II was in the moderate category (63%). With scattered indicators, namely thinking (57%), energy (66%), skills (56%), goods (65%), and money (66%). (2) The factors that influence community participation in Sei Kera Hilir II Village on environmental cleanliness are (a) Age, people aged 18-60+ years have moderate participation (63%). (b) Gender, people who are male and female both have moderate participation (63%). (c) Education is in the moderate category (63%) but people with a high level of education have a higher participation in environmental hygiene than other education. (d) Employment, community participation in environmental cleanliness is in the medium category (63%), but 5 people (71%) who work as teachers have a higher participation in environmental cleanliness than other occupations.
Politik Kekerabatan dalam Pelaksanaan Pemerintahan Desa Tanjung Pauh Mudik
Authors: Anggra Bobbi Noptin , Suryanef Suryanef
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this research is to examine the implementation of kinship politics, community response, implications and filling in the membership of the Tanjung Pauh Mudik Village BPD political practice in village head elections. The problem is focused on kinship politics. To approach this problem, a theoretical reference from Pablo Querobin (2011) is used which states that dynastic politics is a special form of elite efforts to maintain power in which one or several family groups monopolize political power. The data were collected through direct interviews to the field and analyzed qualitatively. This study concludes that the political implementation of Tanjung Pauh Mudik Village is based on the urgent interests of someone who is running as a candidate for village head and a member of the local village BPD. The community's response to the politics of kinship that occurred in the village of Tanjung Pauh mudik is very visible in the concept of applying the norms that tend to be seen in the village. In the kinship politics in Tanjung Pauh Mudik Village, it has been seen that there is continuity between people who use kinship politics as a reference to get positions easily.
Investigation of the Kinematic Upper-Limb Movement Assessment (KUMA): A Pilot Study
Authors: Eftekhar Parvin , Li Michael H. , Semple Mark Joseph , Richardson Denyse , Brooks Dina , Mochizuki George , Dutta Tilak
Published: July 2022

Purpose: Upper limb movement disorders are common after stroke and can severely impact activities of daily living. Available clinical measures of these disorders are subjective and may lack the sensitivity needed to track a patient’s progress and to compare different therapies. Kinematic analyses can provide clinicians with more objective measures for evaluating the effects of rehabilitation. We present a novel method to assess the quality of upper limb movement: the Kinematic Upper-limb Movement Assessment (KUMA). This assessment uses motion capture to provide three kinematic measures of upper limb movement: active range of motion, speed, and compensatory trunk movement. The researchers sought to evaluate the ability of the KUMA to distinguish motion in the affected versus unaffected limb. Method: We used the KUMA with three participants with stroke to assess three single-joint movements in: wrist flexion and extension, elbow flexion and extension, and shoulder flexion/extension and abduction/adduction. Participants also completed the Modified Ashworth Scale and the Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment, two clinical measures of functional ability. Results: The KUMA distinguished between affected and unaffected upper limb motion. Conclusions: The KUMA provides clinicians with supplementary objective information for motion characterization that is not available through clinical measures alone. The KUMA can complement existing clinical measures such as the MAS and CMSA and can be helpful for monitoring patient progress.
Relative Abundance and Size Composition of Tuna Caught by Major Fishing Gears Landed in the General Santos Fish Port Complex, Philippines
Authors: Pechon Rosemarie , Donia Emelyn , Pautong Al-Azeez , Andales Kimber , Cecilio Maria Angelica
Published: July 2022

Tunas (family Scombridae) are the most abundant fish species caught by purse seine, ring net, and handline landed in the fish port markets of General Santos City. In this study, an assessment of tuna fisheries was conducted from January 2013 to December 2017. A total of six fish classifications, seven families, four genera, and seven species were observed from Market 1, Market 2, and Market 3 landing sites in the General Santos Fish Port Complex. On average, tuna catches contributed about 89% of the annual catch production and showed an increasing trend throughout the five years. The four genera of tunas were Katsuwonus (53.7%), Thunnus (25.9%), Auxis (8.4%), and Euthynnus (0.5%). The composition of tuna species comprised of oceanic tunas (Katsuwonus pelamis, Thunnus albacares, Thunnus obesus) and neritic tunas (Auxis rochei, Auxis thazard, Euthynnus affinis). Katsuwonus pelamis was the most dominant among the scombrid species with 53.66% relative abundance, followed by Thunnus albacares with 24.03%. Mainly, mature tuna sizes were observed using handline, which caught oceanic tunas ranging from 105 cm to 170 cm. Other gears, purse seine and ring net, caught immature sizes of most neritic tunas. Thus, tunas were caught throughout the year, and two peak seasons were observed from May to June and October to December during the five-year study period. The study's results on relative abundance, size composition, seasonality, and length-frequency distribution provide analysis and information that help implement fisheries management of tuna stocks in Region 12 and high seas pocket. Thus, this paper needs further investigations on catch per unit effort (CPUE), reproductive biology, and the value chain of the landed tuna catches to determine their significance to the economy of General Santos City.
Dispnéia urbana: Os túmulos de Lisboa
Authors: Saturnino Rodrigo , Da Silva Ribeiro Jóse
Published: July 2022

Neste ensaio a casa é o símbolo e o conceito que orienta esta coleção de imagens de um bairro lisboeta. São retratos de casas sufocadas. Ninguém lá vive nem ninguém lá pode viver. Não servem de abrigo. Não servem de armazém. Não servem de pouso para os pombos. São túmulos. As portas sem fluxos e janelas sem vidro aprisionam os odores e as vergonhas da promessa do impossível. São edifícios mortos e esterilizados pela crise da fantasmagórica ideia da propriedade privada.
Filme-ensaio ou o cinema da experiência
Authors: Pereira Miguel Serpa
Published: July 2022

O conceito de filme-ensaio é aplicado a E venne un uomo, de Ermanno Olmi, de 1965, como um percurso em experiência. O texto evoca formulações de diferentes autores que conjugam os termos vida, imanência, transcendência e experiência como construtores de um campo de conhecimento em movimento, sem certezas e indeterminado. Discute ainda o modo particular com que Olmi utiliza a figura do mediador na narrativa biográfica do Papa João XXIII, deixando ao personagem o controle da sua intimidade. O modo ensaístico do cineasta italiano apresenta características particulares que também são discutidas no texto.
O cinema brasileiro na Pós-Retomada: entre o imaginário autoral e a realidade figurativa
Authors: Barros Eduardo Portanova
Published: July 2022

Neste século XXI, o momento do cinemabrasileiro pode ser caracterizado por sesituar em uma zona de confluência entrea modernidade e a pós-modernidade,no sentido de um espírito menosvanguardista em termos de estéticaautoral. O sentido de autoria, portanto,não guarda relação com o movimentodas vanguardas estéticas ou de marcosreferenciais como na modernidade. Issoporque o pós-moderno é híbrido, alógico,irracional, expressivo. É deste sentimentoda emergência de novos paradigmas,mesmo que em processo, nunca comoruptura radical, que este artigo procurase situar, optando por metodologia umaleitura não dogmática do estado da artede um cinema nacional
Comunidades diaspóricas e cidadania global: o papel do intercultural
Authors: Elhajji Mohammed
Published: July 2022

O presente artigo propõe uma reflexão em torno do fenômeno migratório, diásporas e cidadania global – a partir da perspectiva dos países emissores de emigração. Do drama humano às reivindicações sociais e políticas, da negociação de pertencimentos à prática da cidadania global, o intercultural se impõe como conceito central para a compreensão das transformações sociais, políticas e culturais em curso.
O lixo e a cidade: cultura material e mediações sociais entre centro e periferia na capital federal
Authors: Martinelli Fernanda , Schuabb Gustavo , Soares Lorena , Benini Luís Fernando
Published: July 2022

Esta é uma pesquisa sobre o descarte, a coleta e a ressignificação de coisas no lixo de Brasília. A partir da perspectiva de que pessoas e coisas se constituem em relação dialética, busca-se compreender como se dá a produção de sentido simbólico e das próprias condições materiais de existência em função do uso, abandono e transformação dos objetos. Nessa dinâmica os objetos materiais são concebidos como um sistema de comunicação e meios simbólicos de envolvimento social.
A propaganda como arma política: a influência de Charles Merriam na obra de Harold Lasswell
Authors: Varão Rafiza
Published: July 2022

Este artigo tem como objetivo examinara influência do cientista político CharlesMerriam no pensamento de Lasswell, emespecial no que diz respeito às relaçõesentre política e propaganda. Pretende-semostrar que Merriam, mentor de Lasswelldurante seus anos na Universidadede Chicago, sintetizou, nas primeirasdécadas do século XX, as reflexões sobreo fenômeno da comunicação de massa.Tal síntese representa um dos principaisalicerces sobre os quais a obra clássicade Lasswell, Técnica de Propaganda naGuerra Mundial (1927), pode ser construída.
Os escritores e a cidade: representações de identidade cultural na capital do Brasil
Authors: Guazina Liziane
Published: July 2022

A construção das identidades culturais na contemporaneidade é um processo dinâmico, contraditório e fragmentado, como apontou Hall (2006). Neste artigo, mostramos como esse processo se realiza em Brasília, a partir do mapeamento das representações identitárias sobre a cidade expressas, em entrevistas, por seis escritores que publicaram em 2010, ano do cinquentenário da capital. Ao final, discutimos as principais características de Brasília para estes autores.
Pengembangan Corporate Identity dari PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia sebagai Media Promosi untuk Publik
Authors: Aziz Tradiga Nur Aziz , Muftiadi R. Anang , Sukoco Iwan
Published: July 2022

Logo merupakan salah satu media daripada identitas dari perusahaan, sehingga logo pun dapat menjadi ciri untuk membedakan karakteristik perusahaan dari satu sama lain. Corporate Identity merupakan tanda pengenal identitas dari perusahaan sebagai media pembeda dengan perusahaan lain. Perancangan Corporate Identity mampu mewakili karakter dan identitas perusahaan yang diaplikasikan berbentuk logo, merchandise dan media promosi lain. PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang telekomunikasi. PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia bertugas untuk melayani seluruh bisnis di bidang telekomunikasi seperti WIFI, Telepon dan layanan internet yang akan di gunakan oleh customer. Target dari PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia adalah seluruh masyarakat Indonesia dan perusahaan yang membutuhkan layanan internet cepat. Terdapat kekurangan pada logo PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia yang berupa gambar tangan melambai dan kepalan tangan dilanjutkan dengan nama Telekomunikasi Indonesia. Banyak yang memperhitungkan jika promosi untuk logo PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia masih kurang di expose selaku promosi hingga dari itu untuk menanggulangi perihal tersebut penulis membuat perancangan Corporate Identity PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia. Tata cara perancangan ini memakai metode Design Thinking, prosedur ini melaksanakan sebagian tahapan ialah Emphatize, Define, Ideate, Prototype serta Testing. Hasil dari perancangan ini, berbentuk perbandingan logo lama serta logo baru untuk PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia. Logo tersebut akan diaplikasikan ke beberapa media promosi seperti brosur, spanduk, dan X- Banner.

 

Kata kunci: Design Thinking, Media Promosi, Perancangan, PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Corporate Identity.
Peran Gaya Kepemimpinan Transformasional dan Transaksional dalam Penerapan Strategi Bisnis Masa Pandemi Covid-19: Studi Kasus pada BUMD X
Authors: Ginanjar Jajang , Hermanto Bambang , Wulan Tresna Pratami
Published: July 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 telah berdampak buruk pada organisasi. Pemimpin organisasi harus memiliki kompetensi yang siap menghadapi perubahan lingkungan yang cepat. Pemimpin dituntut untuk selalu berada di garis depan dan mempengaruhi bawahannya untuk tetap bekerja secara maksimal meski dalam situasi yang tidak terduga. Sebagai salah satu organisasi yang terdampak, Badan Usaha Milik Daerah (BUMD) X berusaha bertahan. Penelitian ini membahas tentang gaya kepemimpinan dari pemimpin BUMD X pada masa pandemi yang dikaitkan dengan implementasi strategi bisnis. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa penggabungan gaya kepemimpinan transaksional dan transformasional dilakukan oleh pemimpin pada BUMD X, gaya kepemimpinan otokratis mempunyai efek yang buruk, serta gaya kepemimpinan transaksional dan transformasional dapat diterapkan pada strategi bisnis di masa pandemi Covid-19. Maka dari itu, hasil yang didapatkan pada penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi bahan masukan bagi akademisi serta para pemimpin bisnis untuk diterapkan pada berbagai organisasi sejenis maupun tidak sejenis.
Pengaruh Pelatihan, Motivasi Berwirausaha, dan Jiwa Kewirausahaan terhadap Kinerja Usaha pada Pelaku Usaha Industri Kreatif Rotan di Pekanbaru
Authors: Bima Anugrah , Hendriani Susi , Efni Yulia
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan, motif berwirausaha, dan jiwa kewirausahaan terhadap kinerja usaha pada pelaku usaha industri kreatif rotan di Pekanbaru. Populasi dalam penelitian ini meliputi para pelaku usaha rotan di Kota Pekanbaru yang berjumlah 40 orang pelaku usaha. Data primer dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuesioner sebagai instrument untuk membuktikan hasil penelitian, untuk menguji hipotesis pada penelitian ini adalah menggunakan regresi linear berganda dengan bantuan program SPSS. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang telah dipilih adalah metode sensus (40 orang para pelaku usaha rotan di Pekanbaru). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa : 1) pelatihan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja usaha pada pelaku usaha indsutri kreatif rotan di Pekanbaru, 2) motif berwirausaha tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja usaha pada pelaku usaha indsutri kreatif rotan di Pekanbaru, 3) jiwa kewirausahaan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja usaha pada pelaku usaha industri kreatif rotan di Pekanbaru, 4) pelatihan, motif berwirausaha, dan jiwa kewirausahaan secara bersama berpengaruh signifkan terhadap kinerja usaha pada pelaku usaha industri kreatif rotan di Pekanbaru.
Zjednoczone Koła Zjazdów Rolniczych – organizacja ziemian Galicji Wschodniej w pamiętnikowej relacji Karola Krusensterna (część II)
Authors: Ruciński Piotr
Published: July 2022

W 1907 r. we Lwowie powstały Zjednoczone Koła Zjazdów Rolniczych – organizacja wschodniogalicyjskich ziemian, powołana przez Jana Emanuela Rozwadowskiego. Stowarzyszeniu, które dotychczas nie cieszyło się zainteresowaniem historyków, sporo miejsca poświęcił w swoim wspomnieniach pt. Mój pamiętnik jego członek Karol Krusenstern – ziemianin i przedsiębiorca, właściciel uzdrowiska Niemirów. Prezentowany fragment tekstu Krusensterna mieści najważniejsze informacje o Zjednoczonych Kołach – ich genezie, celach, środkach działania, osiągnięciach i głównych działaczach. Pamiętnik stanowi również unikalne źródło wiedzy o Kole II ZKZR, którego autor był sekretarzem, dając interesujące charakterystyki członków i zapoznając czytelnika ze specyfiką organizowanych przez nie zjazdów rolniczych. Do spraw poruszanych przez Krusensterna należą również m.in. współpraca stowarzyszenia z Towarzystwem Kółek Ziemian i przenikanie do działających w Galicji organizacji (np. Galicyjskiego Towarzystwa Gospodarskiego). Wspomina on także o związkach, łączących środowisko Zjednoczonych Kół z obozem politycznym Narodowej Demokracji.