bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Phonological replacement of loan words used in Indonesian
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Samarinda, Abdurrahim Abdurrahim , Jalil Syahrir
Published: December 2020

The aim of the study was to identify the phonological replacement of foreign words (primarily English words) adopted to Indonesian. The method used was descriptive that was to describe how the foreign words change after being adopted into Indonesian and how the phonemes in them change. By adopting a linguistic approach with simple descriptive analysis, the study was successful to analyze many adopted words. The findings of the study indicated that in the process of word adoption some phonemes underwent phonological replacement and some are constant. There are about twenty-six replacements that are successful to reveal, and these replacements are established as formulas (Formulas of phonological replacement).
Interpersonal functions in Greta Thunberg’s “civil society for rEUnaissance” speech
Authors:   Universitas Sanata Dharma, Lauwren Stefanny
Published: December 2020

Greta Thunberg delivered a speech entitled “You’re Acting Like Spoiled, Irresponsible Children” to influential figures in Europe through the “Civil Society for renaissance” event, in which she was personally invited by the president of the organizer, Luca Jahier. Through her speech, she managed to convince the European Union to pledge to spend billions of euros to combat the climate crisis. This study aims to discover how interpersonal metafunction is used in the speech and what functions are revealed through Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis and Hallidayan Systemic Functional Grammar. The data, consisting of seventy-one independent clauses, were taken from Thunberg’s book which consists of her speech transcription, titled “No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference”. The research discovers that through the use of mood, modality, and pronouns, Thunberg conveys her view on her relationship with the audience as victim and perpetrator, and the one who holds responsibility and takes the blame.
Students' perception on bilingual dictionary of financial accounting terminology
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Handayani Luh Nyoman Chandra , Ardika I Wayan Dana , Adnyana Ida Bagus Artha , Widanta I Made Rai Jaya , Sukerti Gusti Nyoman Ayu
Published: December 2020

Even though a dictionary is said to be more important to be used while students are reading and writing than speaking, but its existence among learners is undebatable. This need becomes much greater when learners are faced with specific terms in certain sciences, such as the science of Financial Accounting. This study aims to determine the students’ perceptions of the existence of the Bilingual Dictionary of Financial Accounting Terminology, entitled: Kamus Istilah Dwibahasa Akuntansi Keuangan. A questionnaire consisting of 17 questions was distributed to 28 students of a bilingual class in the Accounting Department of a state higher education institution in Bali. The questionnaire was distributed in the form of Google Form, while the dictionary that had been planned given in printed version, finally given in the form of a simple e-Dictionary, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The results of the questionnaire obtained were then analyzed to determine students’ perceptions of this bilingual dictionary. It is found that students were very happy with the existence of this dictionary. This can be seen from the positive responses given to almost all statements raised, which involved 3 aspects, namely: dictionary design, dictionary content, and mechanical aspects, i.e.: matters related to writing, structure, and spelling. Furthermore, the result also shows that the dictionary is able to give bits of help in the students’ learning processes and to motivate students to be more creative in using vocabulary, especially the financial accounting terminology.
Pragmatic functions of Indonesian in the column “smart traveler” of the Bali tribun newspaper
Authors:   Prodi Sastra Indonesia Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Udayana, Citrawati Ni Putu Evi Wahyu , Teguh I Wayan , Widarsini Ni Putu N.
Published: December 2020

This study aims to see the politeness of Indonesian in a printed daily newspaper published in Bali, namely the daily Tribun Bali which presents a page of a column called "Smart Traveler" that discusses tourism objects in Bali. In this study, two points were researched, namely the form of politeness and the form of Indonesian politeness based on the principle of politeness (Leech, 1993). Data obtained naturally by reading the daily Tribun Bali, especially the tourism column "Smart Traveler". Then the data is coded according to the function of the Indonesian language, especially in the field of pragmatics concerning the principle of politeness, and transcribed on the data card. The data then were analyzed using two aspects, namely, first, the data were analyzed to determine linguistic elements such as phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics in a predetermined time. Second, the data were analyzed and presented descriptively, then the results obtained were viewed from a theoretical perspective to find out why that was all that happened. In analyzing the data, the distributional method is used, which is working within the scope of the language itself without connecting things outside it.
Students’ independent learning implementation during learning from home period (a study at Unika Santu Paulus Ruteng, Flores)
Authors:   Universitas Katolik Indonesia Santu Paulus Ruteng, Daar Gabriel Fredi
Published: December 2020

This study explored students’ independent learning during the Learning from Home Period within this covid 19 outbreak. This study was conducted at the Faculty of Health Science and Agriculture Unika Santu Paulus Ruteng, Flores covering four study majors. In order to obtain the objective of the research, it’s used qualitative studies with a phenomenological approach. Data were obtained through interviews. For the purpose of individual interviews, it’s chosen 12 respondents consisting of 8 students and 4 teachers taken purposively. The research results showed that 1) Students use books, modules, portable computers, and mobile phones as the media to apply independent learning. Certain teachers use online applications such as Goggle Classroom, Email, Whats app, and websites to engage students with internet learning instruments. Dealing with learning sources, students use files in the form of PPT, PDF, a word containing the materials, learning videos, notes, google, youtube, assignments distributed by teachers, and some other materials gained by the students themselves from the internet. 2) Students haven’t possessed time management skills. They don’t provide a specific time to learn the materials they obtain from teachers. They only used the learning schedule provided by the campus. 3) Teachers play most of their roles as instructors and facilitators. As instructors, teachers provided some instructions through materials or subject matters to be learned by the students. Moreover, students are asked or instructed to complete certain assignments within the time limit set up through the learning application used. Meanwhile, as facilitators, teachers provided opportunities for the students to discuss and ask questions through an online application provided. Even, certain questions asked through WhatsApp answered directly by the teachers. 4) There are some advantages and obstacles that could be the policymakers and school authority concerns in order to promote optimal self-learning during this covid-19 outbreak.
Grammatical accuracy of Indonesian-English translation
Authors:   Language and Literature Faculty of Universitas Sains Alqur'an Wonosobo, Rofik Abdur
Published: December 2020

This study aimed at investigating the accuracy of grammatical structures made by EFL students and their perception of factors affecting them to translate Indonesian texts into English grammatically. The subjects of the study were 21 students in an Indonesian-English Translation class at Language and Literature Faculty, Universitas Sains Alqur’an Wonosobo, Indonesia. The data were collected through students’ translation result texts, questionnaires, and interviews. Since the data involve social phenomena the qualitative approach is used to interpret the data. The findings indicate that the major inaccurate grammatical structures made by students are noun phrase structure, passive voice, and usage of tenses. EFL students consider that factors that contribute to helping them translate texts grammatically are lecturers’ grammar class, watching English movies, and frequent translating exercises. With regard to Indonesian-English translation, this study is believed to ensure the teachers to design an appropriate course to serve the students to develop their grammatical performance in translation.
Pengaruh FDR Dan BOPO Terhadap NPF Pada Bank Syariah Anak Perusahaan BUMN
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan, Safitri Mairani , Ismawanto Totok ,   Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan, Kusno Hendra Sanjaya ,   Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan
Published: December 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR) dan Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional (BOPO) terhadap Non-Performing Financing (NPF) secara simultan dan parsial pada Bank Syariah Anak Perusahaan BUMN periode 2015 – 2019. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah bank syariah anak perusahaan BUMN periode 2015 – 2019, dimana sampel terdiri dari Bank Syariah Mandiri, BRI Syariah dan BNI Syariah. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah sampling jenuh. Model analisis dalam penelitian ini adalah Analisis Regresi Linier Berganda dan teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah Uji Koefisien Determinasi (R2), Uji Statistik F dan Uji Statistik t dengan bantuan program IBM SPSS 24.0. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR) dan Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional (BOPO) secara simultan. Kemudian, FDR secara parsial berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap NPF dan BOPO secara parsial berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap NPF.
Pengaruh Promosi Dan Fitur Layanan Transaksi Terhadap Keputusan Konsumen Dalam Pemilihan E-wallet
Authors:   Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika, Pramelani Pramelani , Fitra Safrezi ,   Universitas Bina Sarana IInformatika
Published: December 2020

Dengan semakin menjamurnyae-wallet, maka tidak sedikit yang berlomba-lomba mendapatkan konsumen dengan menawarkan berbagai layanan pada fitur serta promo yang ditawarkan. Para pembisnis berebut dalam menarik konsumen sehingga yang menjadi permasalahan apakah adanya pengaruh promosi dan fitur layanan terhadap keputusan konsumen dalam pemilihane-wallet. Melihat dari permasalahan, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh promosi dan fitur layanan transaksi terhadap keputusan konsumen dalam pemilihan e-wallet. Metode yang digunakan penelitian kuantitatif dimana pengambilan sampel menggunakan model convenience sampling. Responden adalah pengguna e-wallet yang berada di daerah Jakarta.Analisa yang didapat bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif masing-masing variabel promosi dan variabel fitur layanan transaksi terhadap keputusan konsumen dalam pemilihan e-wallet. Tidak hanya itu pula hasil dari penelitian ini ditemukan pengaruh positif secara serentak pada variabel variabel promosi dan variabel fitur layanan transaksi terhadap keputusan konsumen dalam pemilihan e-wallet.
Analisis Perilaku Konsumen dan Keuangan Terhadap Minat Investasi Properti Kelas Menengah di Kota Batam
Authors:   Universitas Internasional Batam, Yuwono Wisnu , Yeo Angelin Denis ,   Universitas Internasional Batam
Published: December 2020

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui variabel yang mempengaruhi investor dalam pembelian properti kelas menengah di Kota Batam, dikarenakan sektor properti di Kota Batam saat ini mengalami stagnasi seiring melambatnya pertumbuhan sektor industri di beberapa tahun terakhir. Variabel yang diduga kuat dalam mempengaruhi konsumen dalam pembelian properti diantaranya consumer behavior, consumer attitude, overconfidence dan financial. Penelitian ini perupakan penelitian survei dengan penyebaran kuesioner kepada 295 responden. Dengan pendekatan structural equation modelling (SEM) melalui software SmartPLS versi 3.2 didapatkan hasil bahwa menunjukkan bahwa consumer behavior, consumer attitude, overconfidence dan financia berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat investor dalam pembelian property.
Peran Gender dalam Niat Berwirausaha
Authors:   Universitas Borneo Tarakan, Syahran Syahran , Debiyani Rosalina ,   Universitas Borneo Tarakan
Published: December 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji variabel-variabel yang terdapat dalam Teori Perilaku Terencana yaitu sikap, norma subjektif, dengan menambahkan variabel pendidikan kewirausahaan dan variabel jenis kelamin sebagai pemoderasi. Sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling sebanyak 290 siswa. Analisis statistik menggunakan SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) yang dioperasikan menggunakan Software PLS versi 3.0. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel sikap, dan pendidikan kewirausahaan berpengaruh positif terhadap niat berwirausaha. Norma subyektif tidak Berpengaruh niat berwirausaha dan tidak ada pengaruh gender pada sikap terhadap niat berwirausaha jika gender dijadikan moderasi.
Pembangunan Aplikasi Transaksi Menu Di Kedai XYZ Kopi Menggunakan QR-Code Dan One Time Password Berbasis E-Wallet
Authors:   Universitas Komputer Indonesia, Kurnia Fazri Muhamad
Published: December 2020

The payment process using electronic money is a non-cash payment method based on E-Wallet aimed at facilitating users in transact. The transaction process at the coffee shop XYZ is still done conventionally and takes a long time, causing long queues. The research carried out aims to speed up the transaction process at XYZ coffee shops. The method used in this research is prototype. An alternative solution to the transaction process is to utilize the E-Wallet and QR-Code through the customer's smartphone. This study utilizes Go-Pay E-Wallet access as a means of payment through the Midtrans Payment Gateway and uses the One Time Password code as a login method on the system. Qr-code scanning to place orders can be done quickly which is around 3,551 milliseconds. Quessioner results distributed to 20 customers showed the following data, around 90% agreed on the use of e-wallet as an alternative payment, around 87% agreed on the statement of the use of e-wallet was able to reduce the slow transaction process, about 79% agreed to the statement that this system facilitates the transaction process, as well as 79% level of approval of the use of an authentication code through a mobile number that makes it easy to enter the application. The results showed that the system built can speed up the transaction process.
Pengaruh Teknologi Informasi Revolusi Industri 4.0 terhadap Perkembangan UMKM Sektor Industri Pengolahan
Authors:   Universitas Amikom Purwokerto, Berlilana Berlilana , Utami Rinda ,   Universitas Amikom Purwokerto, Baihaqi Wiga Maulana ,   Universitas Amikom Purwokerto
Published: December 2020

Pertumbuhan ekonomi di Indonesia dapat dipengaruhi oleh perkembangan Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM). Teknologi baru era industri 4.0 menjadi salah satu penghambat perkembangan UMKM di Indonesia, karena pelaku UMKM tidak memiliki kemampuan untuk mengadopsi teknologi baru. Jika para pelaku UMKM dapat memanfaatkan teknologi seperti sistem informasi penjualan, media sosial, dan Google Bisnisku, maka teknologi tersebut akan dapat membantu dalam proses penjualan, pemasaran, dan komunikasi dengan pelanggan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kegunaan teknologi informasi seperti sistem informasi penjualan, media sosial, dan Google Bisnisku yang ada dalam UMKM dan mengetahui pengaruh teknologi informasi tersebut terhadap keberhasilan UMKM Kabupaten Banyumas. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif deskriptif dengan bantuan SPSS 22. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan UMKM yang sudah menggunakan teknologi seperti Tokopedia, Instagram, dan Google Maps berkembang dengan pesat. Omset dan aset semakin banyak, serta proses komunikasi dengan pelanggan menjadi semakin mudah. Hasil tersebut menandakan bahwa penggunaan teknologi informasi industri 4.0 dapat mempengaruhi perkembangan UMKM sehingga hubungan antara kedua variabel tersebut dapat dikatakan kuat. Pertumbuhan ekonomi di Indonesia dapat dipengaruhi oleh perkembangan Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM). Teknologi baru era industri 4.0 menjadi salah satu penghambat perkembangan UMKM di Indonesia, karena pelaku UMKM tidak memiliki kemampuan untuk mengadopsi teknologi baru. Jika para pelaku UMKM dapat memanfaatkan teknologi seperti sistem informasi penjualan, media sosial, dan Google Bisnisku, maka teknologi tersebut akan dapat membantu dalam proses penjualan, pemasaran, dan komunikasi dengan pelanggan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kegunaan teknologi informasi seperti sistem informasi penjualan, media sosial, dan Google Bisnisku yang ada dalam UMKM dan mengetahui pengaruh teknologi informasi tersebut terhadap keberhasilan UMKM Kabupaten Banyumas. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif deskriptif dengan bantuan SPSS 22. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan UMKM yang sudah menggunakan teknologi seperti Tokopedia, Instagram, dan Google Maps berkembang dengan pesat. Omset dan aset semakin banyak, serta proses komunikasi dengan pelanggan menjadi semakin mudah. Hasil tersebut menandakan bahwa penggunaan teknologi informasi industri 4.0 dapat mempengaruhi perkembangan UMKM sehingga hubungan antara kedua variabel tersebut dapat dikatakan kuat.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Inventory Berbasis Client Server pada PT Arpan Bali Utama di Denpasar
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Setiawati Ayu Dwi , Sulastra I Made Dwi Jendra ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali
Published: December 2020

PT Arpan Bali Utama as an industrial company must always be responsive to the company's needs, because the company's production supplies the existing inventory. In this study, the design of an inventory information system for stock opname and warehouse card activities at PT Arpan Bali Utama. The design of this inventory information system is intended to solve problems related to the management of stock opname data and warehouse cards, both in data input and in computerization of stock opname reports and warehouse cards. This system was developed using the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming language and a database developed using the Microsoft Access 2016 application. The results obtained from this study are an inventory information system designed to assist accounting and warehouse departments in carrying out stock opname activities. data input, data search, and production of stock opname reports and warehouse cards. In addition, this system can also help the accounting department through warehouse cards to see the movements of goods in the warehouse.
Analisis Parameter Antena Mikrostrip dengan Metode Split Ring Resonator pada Frekuensi L-Band
Authors:   Universitas Mercu Buana, Rusdiyanto Dian , Apriono Catur ,   Universitas Indonesia, Astuti Dian Widi ,   Universitas Indonesia
Published: December 2020

Pada penelitian ini dilakukan perancangan antena mikrostrip dengan menggunakan metode split ring resonator (SRR) untuk aplikasi pada frekuensi L-Band. Antena ini mempunyai dimensi substrat 90 mm x 50 mm dengan panjang patch 60 mm dan lebar patch 44 mm. Desain antena menggunakan material FR4-Epoxy dengan spesifikasi konstanta dielektrik 4,6 dengan ketebalan 1,6 mm dan dielectric loss tangent 0,02. Pada penelitian ini, parameter yang mengalami perubahan signifikan adalah lebar patch SRR, gap SRR, dan posisi SRR pada ground plane. Desain patch SRR dengan nilai sepertiga panjang gelombang pada frekuensi 1,5 GHz memenuhi karakteristik dari frekuensi L-Band. Berdasarkan hasil simulasi, antena menghasilkan bandwidth (< -10 dB) sebesar 1,2466 GHz dengan rentang frekuensi 988,25 MHz sampai 2,2349 GHz. Nilai return loss simulasi adalah -36,89 dB. Pada rentang 1 GHz sampai 2 GHz, gain tertinggi berada pada frekuensi 2 GHz dengan nilai 3,5 dBi. Sedangkan gain terendah adalah 1,21 dBi, yaitu pada frekuensi 1,050 GHz. Secara keseluruhan, desain antena ini telah mencapai performa kinerja yang lebih baik melalui modifikasi pada patch SRR.
The Effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the Choice between Traditional and Roth IRAs
Authors: Nichols Brian , Nwogu Chioma
Published: December 2020

This paper analyzes the impact of the tax cuts and jobs act on the income taxeffectiveness of the Roth IRA versus the traditional IRA for investors who maximizetheir contributions prior to retirement. Since the tax cuts and jobs act reduced marginalincome tax rates, the tax benefits gained from a traditional IRA decrease compared toa Roth IRA. Based on set investment parameters, an investor makes monthly paymentsto the IRAs for a specific period and the tax savings obtained from the traditional IRAare reinvested into a separate taxable account. The after-tax accumulation of wealth ineach account is calculated to determine which IRA produces the largest available aftertax withdrawals after retirement. A break-even analysis is also constructed to determinethe marginal income tax rate and investment return that makes an investor indifferentbetween the two IRAs. The results illustrate that the decision to invest in a traditionalIRA versus a Roth IRA depends on both the rates of return and whether the marginalincome tax rate is the same or different during the contribution and withdrawal periods.
Corporate Diversification and CEO Compensation: Evidence from the Moderating Effect of Firm Performance
Authors: Wang Hwei Cheng , Yeh Ya Ying Chou , Slaubaugh Michael D. , Fang Chih Chi
Published: December 2020

This study explores whether firm performance moderates the relationshipbetween corporate diversification and CEO compensation. A sample of 2,448 CEOcompensations across 1,622 firms from 1997 to 2002 was used to test several hypotheses.Corporate diversification was divided into two categories (international and industry) andfirm performance was defined using both market-based and accounting-based measures.For the relationship between international diversification and CEO compensation, ourresults indicate that both market-based and accounting-based firm performance had asignificant negative effect on that relationship. Furthermore, accounting-based firmperformance was a better predictor of international diversification and CEOcompensation than market-based firm performance. For the relationship betweenindustry diversification and CEO compensation, however, our results show that onlymarket-based firm performance had a significant negative influence whereas accountingbased firm performance did not have any significant influence.
The Effect of Celebrity Endorsement on Brand Image in Determining Purchase Intention
Authors: Adiba Soraya Tsamara , Suroso Agus , Afif Nur Choirul
Published: December 2020

Smartphone becomes a standard platform for people to communicate with others.Nowadays, almost everyone has a smartphone because of its dependable functions.Therefore, the smartphone business is presently highly competitive, especially inIndonesia. One of the top smartphone brands in Indonesia is Oppo. To compete withother smartphone brands, Oppo uses celebrity endorsement as its marketing strategy.Oppo hires one of the eminent endorsers. This research purposes to investigate the effectof celebrity endorsement on brand image in determining purchase intention, using thecase of Oppo smartphone in Indonesia. This research uses a convenience samplingmethod utilizing 177 respondents who use Oppo smartphones and know Chelsea Islan.Data are analyzed using structural equational modeling (SEM) and AMOS statisticalsoftware. The results of hypothesis testing on this study shows that celebrity expertise,celebrity attractiveness, and celebrity trustworthiness have a positive effect on brandimage. On the other hand, celebrity match-up has a negative effect on brand image.Finally, brand image has a positive effect on purchase intention
Museum pedagogy in scientific education (2020)
Authors:   Institute of Pedagogy of the NAES of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Dovhyi S.
Published: December 2020

The collection contains abstracts of reports presented at the II All-Ukrainian scientific-practical conference "Museum pedagogy in science education", held on November 26, 2020. The issue of museum pedagogy encourages dialogue between scientists in various fields, museum professionals and educators to better use the latest achievements and innovative educational solutions. In the collection, the authors highlight the issues of creating new modern museum centres and updating the existing museum space; analyze the achievements of world experience in the field of museum pedagogy, taking into account the traditions of national science and education, features of language and culture; outline the advantages of using special interactive expositions, modern methods and forms of work with museum visitors, which are broadcast using game and information technologies and contribute to the implementation of scientific, educational, cultural and educational programmes and projects; analyze the situation that has developed in Ukraine and around the world in museums due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vuong Huu Quang and his poems inspired on the ambassador trip to China
Authors: Truong Le Quang
Published: December 2020

Vuong Huu Quang 王有光, with courtesy name Dung Hoi用晦 and poetic name Te Trai 濟齋, was a high-ranked mandarin of the Nguyen Dynasty. He was born in Tan Duc Village, Tan Long District, Phien An Town, Gia Dinh Province, Southern Vietnam, into a family of the Ming-Dynasty immigrants who originated from CangZhou County, Fujian Province. Vuong Huu Quang held many important positions in the imperial court across various localities and traveled to China for diplomatic mission twice in the fifth year of Thieu Tri Emperor (1845) and from the seventh year of Thieu Tri (1847) to the first year of Tu Duc Emperor (1848). His name, however, is unfamiliar to Vietnamese modern readers due to his limited written legacy, most of which was lost in history. Researchers have known of only two steles poems he left in China, one engraved on a stele in Wuxi and the other in the Yue Fei Temple. Upon reading the old collection Viet Nam Han van Yen hanh van hien tap thanh 越南漢文燕行文獻集成, I discovered that Vuong Huu Quang and his co-worker Pham Chi Huong enjoyed writing and responding in poetic form during their diplomatic trips to China. This article introduces several more poems of Vuong Huu Quang to expand our understanding of another Southern Vietnamese poet who have been mostly covered by time, and provides a brief analysis on the poetic style that Vuong Huu Quang and Pham Chi Huong applied in portraying historical figures.
Some survey results about the change of gods in myths to gods in the fairy tales of Vietnamese ethnic minorities
Authors: Dung Nguyen Thi
Published: December 2020

Gods appear in a wide variety of myths and fairy tales around nations in the world. This is one of the central images, showing a multidimensional awareness of the ancients on the nature and society. Understanding the transformation of the system of god characters in a process of sequences, the system from the myths to the fairy tales of ethnic minorities in Vietnam, we will see the development of awareness levels in thinking, in the spiritual life of the society and of Vietnamese people. From there, we see the development in the thought process and artistic performances of the ancients which were romantic and high-soaring. We also see the similarities and differences in the art of character building in ethnic minorities' myths and legends. The research outcome is to understand the origin, the way to reflect the world, the people, the process of changing according to the thought and the art process of the divine character from myth to fairy tales of the Vietnamese ethnic minorities through the following steps: 1) Describing and surveying the divine characters in 181 myths of ethnic minorities in Vietnam; 2) Describing and surveying god characters in 150 fairy tales of typical Vietnamese ethnic minorities; and 3) Giving comment , evaluating the transformation of mythical characters from myths to fairy tales through the survey results.
Vietnam’s university culture in the present context viewed from the requirements of identity construction (the case of USSH, VNU-HCM)
Authors: Hieu Nguyen Van
Published: December 2020

Education is the foundation and motivation of development of a country. In the current context of globalization, facing the demands of development and integration, the important role of education is most evident in the field of higher education. In higher education, a university, which is considered to be strong and is expected to fulfill its mission, must be a university with a strong culture and a distinctive identity. Upon that criterion, in this article, the author investigates Vietnamese universities from the perspective of organizational culture, emphasizing the requirements of constructing cultural identity in both subjective and objective aspects. This issue is relatively new, especially in the context of studying university culture in Vietnam; therefore, the article mainly introduces the theoretical framework of constructing cultural identity, in the case of university cultural identity from the perspective of organizational culture. The paper chooses the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (USSH, VNU-HCM) -- one of the major humanities and social sciences training centers in the country -- as a case study with the hope that it can help to understand university culture in Vietnam from the requirements of identity construction in the context of globalization and cultural integration today.
COMPARISON OF CYTOLOGICAL CHANGES ON PALMAR SURFACE PRIOR AND POST USAGE OF ALCOHOL BASED HAND SANITIZER IN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC. A PILOT STUDY
Authors: M Seema , Mohanty Leeky , Srinivasan Shruti , Jamadar Saleha , Y Komali
Published: December 2020

Background: After the outbreak of global pandemic, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) increased the burden on health care professionals to take action to restrain the virus. WHO recommended hand sanitizers to prevent the spread of the disease. This Pilot study was carried out among 10 volunteered health care professionals to evaluate the effects of frequent use of alcohol based hand sanitizers on palmar surface through PAP test.

Aim: Comparison of cytological changes on palmar surface prior and post usage of alcohol based hand sanitizer in health care professionals during covid 19 pandemic.

Materials and Methods: PAP test was conducted on the smears taken from palmar surface of both the hands of 10 volunteered health care professionals and evaluated for clinical and cytological parameters.

Results and Conclusion:

Health care professionals increased their use of hand sanitizers to prevent further spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) however use of hand sanitizers have adverse effects on the surface of the skin. The current trend in emerging pandemic like COVID 19, both the general public and among health care professionals, frequent washing with detergents, antimicrobial soaps and hand sanitizers needs careful reassessment in light of the damage done to skin. However further studies have be carried out for adequate protection and minimizing the risk of damage on the skin.
ORGANOPHOSPHORUS POISONING PRESENTING WITH ACUTE CORTICAL NECROSIS: A RARE COMPLICATION OF A COMMON DISORDER IN INDIAN SETTING
Authors: Kumar Ashwani , Mohanty Vivek , Kumar Nitin , Kanra Gaurav , Mukherjee Anirudhh
Published: December 2020

Organophosphorus poisoning in the form of insecticides and pesticides acts by inhibition of anticholinesterase activity at the neuromuscular junction leading to overstimulation of the nicotinic and muscarinic receptor. Renal involvement usually manifests as increased urination, urinary incontinence, strangury due to overstimulation of urinary bladder . Acute kidney injury in the form of acute cortical necrosis is an extremely rare complication of OP poisoning. Here we highlight a case 31 year old male who presented to Emergency with Dichlorvos poisoning with anuria due to cortical necrosis requiring hemodialysis with gradually improving renal function thus representing an uncommon complication of Organophosphorus poisoning thus making it as a rare and interesting presentation.

Keywords: Organophosphorus poisoning, Acute cortical necrosis, Granular casts
Cystic lymphangioma of abdominal wall in an adult,Rare site of occurance
Authors: Dave Pranav Kumar
Published: December 2020

Cystic lymphangiomas are rare, congenital, benign lesions occurring early in life, mainly in the head, neck, and oral cavity and rarely in abdominal wall, Due to aberrant proliferation of lymphatic vessels resulting from abnormal development of the lymphatic system. Lymphangiomas are classified as micro cystic, macro cystic, and cystic hygromas according to the size of the lymphatic cavities incorporated. These are soft, variable in size and shape, and tend to grow extensively if not surgically excised. These are multilocular cysts filled with clear or yellow lymph fluid. Histopathologically, lymphangiomas are of three types: Lymphangioma simplex, Cavernous Lymphangioma, and Cystic Hygroma depending on the size of vascular spaces and thickness of the adventitia. The present case report describes a case of cystic lymphangioma of  lower abdominal wall in a 30-year-old male  and its clinical, ultrasonographic / Imaging  features, cytological and histopathological correlation.
RELAPSING CLUB FOOT, CAUSES, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
Authors: Yasir Khan  , Syed Salah-Din-Shah  , Haider Ali  , Asim Riaz  , Shehla Arif
Published: December 2020

Relapse of clubfoot is known as the recurrence of deformity after the treatment. There are a number of reasons because of which this problem occurs in the patients with previous history of club foot. The use of Ponseti method, which is used for decades 1 and non-compliance of patients are the roots of the relapsing club foot. The relapsing can be avoided by using the feasible approaches. Treatment of relapse includes abduction and complete compliance with the treatment procedures. If the relapse is corrected earlier, there will be greater chances of quality treatment as compared to late treatment. The reason behind it is that earlier interventions can lead to the prevention of soft tissue surgeries.2
COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN OXYTOCIN AND PROSTAGLANDIN IN INDUCTION OF DELIVERY IN POST TERM PREGNANCY
Authors: Hameed Bushra Hashim , Mahdi Walaa Abdulameer , Jasim Suhad Abbas
Published: December 2020

Induction of delivery using medication can be performed by stimulating uterine contractility for establishing delivery prior to the start of spontaneous labor. Two most common ecbolic are Oxytocin and prostaglandins analogues (PGs) e.g. misoprostol. The study aims to compare between the effects of oxytocin & misoprostol in ripening of the cervix and induction of delivery in postdate pregnancy. Results show that the induction delivery period mean was significantly higher when using misoprostol than when using oxytocin. No significantly different results between the both groups regarding uterine hyperstimulation. No significantly different results between the both groups regarding postpartum hemorrhage. No significantly different results between the both groups regarding the mode of delivery. No significantly different results between the both groups regarding Cesarean section indication. No significantly different results between the both groups regarding the mean of Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes. No significantly different results between the both groups regarding meconium aspiration. No significantly different results between the both groups regarding emergency Cesarean section rate due to fetal distress (pathological fetal heart rates) between the two groups. There was no significant difference between the two groups as regards the neonatal admission to the intensive care unit (N.I.C.U). It is concluded that Usage of both IV oxytocin 5 mIU/minute & vaginal misoprostol 25 µg is safe to induce delivery. It is preferable to use IV oxytocin 5 mIU/minute if the time factor is considered.

Keywords: oxytocin, prostaglandin, induction of delivery, postdate pregnancy
UTILIZATION OF POLYMER AND LIPID-BASED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS IN TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS- A MINI REVIEW
Authors: Sarmad Arsalan
Published: December 2020

In modern drug discovery techniques consistently increasing in the number of new pharmacologically active lipid compounds these compounds are poorly water-soluble. A great challenge of making this medication for oral administration with the desired bioavailability. Epilepsy is a severe neurological disorder that needs rapid treatment. To enhancement of its bioavailability, we need to make lipid-based drugs. On other hand, the surface tension reducing agents will give poor water-soluble formulation. Treatment of Neurological disorder is still a challenge for medical practitioners because of restricted moments and barriers. The solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) and nanoemulsions are easily avoided the blood-brain barrier. Therefore, there is a maximum therapeutic efficacy achieved by using the lipid and polymer-based drug delivery system in the treatment of neurological disorders.

Keywords: Neurological disorder, Lipid, Polymer, Lipid Based Drug delivery systems, Epilepsy, Treatment.
HISTOPATHOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT ENDOSCOPIC BIOPSIES
Authors: V. Suvernakar S. , S More , D. Hanmante R.
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Lesions of the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract account for a substantial source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. GIT endoscopy along with biopsy is an established procedure for investigating a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. It is not only used to diagnose malignant and inflammatory lesions but is also used for monitoring the course, extent of the disease, response of the therapy and early detection of complications. Hence, endoscopy along with biopsy examination facilitates the diagnosis and early management.

Methodology: Patients with lower GI tract lesions were included in the study. Endoscopic biopsies were processed for tissue processing. Haematoxlyne and Eosin stained sections were studied.

Observations: Of the 202 colonoscopic biopsies studied, sex ratio was 1.3:1. Study population comprises of cases ranging from 6 months up to 84 years. Diarrhoea of chronic duration was the predominant clinical presentation among 27% of cases. Ulcerated lesion was the commonest endoscopic finding seen among 33% cases. On endoscopic examination, 17% cases had proliferative growth, 14% cases had polypoidal growth and 06% cases showed stricture. Rectum was the commonest site of involvement seen among 38% cases. Non-neoplastic lesions were 119 (59%), benign were 16 (08%) and malignant were 67 (33%). Chronic nonspecific colitis was the predominant non-neoplastic lesion seen among 34% cases. Adenocarcinoma was the commonest malignant lesion contributing for 85% of malignant lesions of lower GIT.

Conclusion: Colonoscopy with biopsy examination is the gold standard tool for the diagnosis of lower GI lesions. It is simple, safe, and relatively less invasive with high accuracy.

Keywords: Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Lower GIT, Colorectal cancer, Biopsy.
A ENDODONTIC CONSIDERATION IN HAEMOPHILLIAC PATIENTS: A REVIEW
Authors: Naveen Kumar K , Krishna Prasada L , Mohammed Safeer , Aysha Thameem
Published: December 2020

One who manage dental patient who has a bleeding disorder should have knowledge about the coagulation system  and the patient's specific coagulation defect. Such patient can receive quality comprehensive dental care, provided appropriate preoperative planning and evaluation with the patient's physician or hematologist is accomplished. Patient should be provided appropriate replacement therapy before the dental procedure, selection of conservative treatment approaches, and use of local hemostatic measures to facilitate hemostasis.
THE UTILIZATION PATTERNS OF RESTORATIVE MATERIALS IN PRIMARY MOLARS AMONG PEDIATRIC DENTISTS.
Authors: Rahman Ruby , Reddy Divya , Paul Santhosh T
Published: December 2020

Background: Many changes have occurred in development and availability of dental restorative materials for primary teeth. To date, there has been no emphasis to identify the approaches and materials used by pediatric dentists for primary teeth. The present study was conducted to assess the preferred choice of restorative materials among pediatric dentists for restoring primary teeth in children.

Methodology: A self-administered questionnaire was utilized to obtain demographic information. Six hypothetical clinical scenarios were presented and clinicians choice of material for each of these scenario was evaluated.

Statistical Analysis: Statistical analysis was done based on chi-square test. Results were displayed as percentages.

Results: A total of 62 pediatric dentists completed the questionnaire, of which 97% preferred tooth-coloured materials over amalgam. Respondents reported the most influencing factors in the choice of restorative materials as age, behaviour of child and caries experience.

Conclusion: Responses to various hypothetical clinical scenarios showed preference of tooth coloured materials and uniform choice of materials was noted among pediatric dentists irrespective of age or years of clinical experience.

Keywords: restorative materials, primary teeth, pediatric dentists
EFFICACY OF FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER WITH TOPICAL PLATELET RICH PLASMA IN TREATMENT OF ACNE SCARS
Authors: Puram Kiran , Laul Rachana , Asia Anand
Published: December 2020

Background: Acne scars are most distressing sequelae of acne vulgaris having a major impact on psychosocial aspect and quality of life of an individual. In spite of various therapeutic modalities available treatment of acne scars is challenging. Resurfacing techniques such as Fractional Co2 Laser is a well-established treatment option for acne scar. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), an autologous preparation of growth factors helps in wound healing and tissue regeneration.

Aim: To study the efficacy of Fractional CO2 Laser with Topical Platelet-Rich Plasma in Acne scars.

Materials and Methods: A total of 15 patients with atrophic facial acne scar, aged 18-40 years attending Outpatient Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at tertiary care centre during January 2019 to December 2019 were included for this interventional study after written informed consent. The patients underwent six sessions of Fractional CO2 Laser with Topical application of Platelet-Rich Plasma at monthly intervals. Pre and post treatment comparative Goodman and Baron’s quantitative global scarring grading and patients self-assessment score were used for assessment.

Results: At the end of study mild reduction in Goodman and Baron’s quantitative score for acne scar was noted in 13 patients (86.6%). Mean Goodman and Baron’s quantitative score att 4 weeks after sixth sitting was 13.13 ± 4.60. On patients self-assessment moderate resolution of acne scar was noted in 8 patients (53.3%).

Conclusion: Fractional CO2 Laser with Topical Platelet-Rich Plasma application has mild to moderate improvement of acne scars and shorter down time of Fractional CO2 Laser.

Keywords: Acne scar, Fractional Co2 Laser, Topical Platelet-Rich Plasma
A STUDY ON ATTITUDE TOWARDS AND PRACTICE OF BREAST SELF EXAMINATION AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS IN TELANGANA, INDIA.
Authors: Reddy Sukhila Baddam , Acharya Jayanti P
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Breast Cancers are the most common cancers among women. Thus, early detection and proper intervention is essential. Regular breast self examination (BSE) is one among the three most recommended screening tests. BSE is an easy, non-invasive and self monitoring procedure.

Consequently, this study was done with an aim to determine attitude towards BSE, evaluate number of females who used BSE and among them who did so correctly, and to create awareness about breast cancers.

Methods: Questionnaire based, cross-sectional descriptive study conducted for a period of 2 months with a study population of 381 female undergraduate students.

Results: Majority of respondents believed that BSE was an important tool to diagnose breast cancers (95.5%) and that early diagnosis by BSE would result in successful prevention and control (89.8%).

Mere 17.6% stated that they performed regular BSE. Among them, conducting BSE with shoulders straight and hands on hips (60.3%), in lying down position (64.7%), standing position (67.6%) and during bath (61.8%) was done by many.

Conclusions: Most of the respondents showed a positive attitude towards BSE but the practice of BSE was found to be poor. Majority of the practicing women used the right technique.

Spreading awareness about the benefits and misconceptions about BSE would aid in improving practice of BSE.

Key words: Health Behavior; Health promotion; Preventive Medicine; Public Health.
PREFERENCE OF USE OF RESTRAINTS BY POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY IN BENGALURU.
Authors: John Priyona , Paul Santhosh T
Published: December 2020

Introduction:  Dental treatment of uncooperative children is a challenge to Paediatric dentists. If psychological behaviour management techniques are inadequate then restraints may be considered.

Aim: To assess the preference of use of restraints by post graduate students in Pediatric Dentistry in Bengaluru.

Method: A self administered questionnaire was designed, which contained 12 questions that assessed the demographic data and information on the use of physical, mechanical, and positioning devices in clinical practice. Information was also obtained on consent.

Results: A total of 80 postgraduate students participated in the survey. Our study revealed that 72.5% postgraduate students treat patients with some form of restraints. Only 26 % received training on the use of restraints. It was also observed that 70% have used HOME technique and 92.3% obtain only verbal consent before the use of restraints.

Conclusion: Majority of the postgraduate students used restraints to treat patients even though they have not received any formal training. CDE programs and workshops presented by specialists or faculty may be used to update the postgraduate students on the use of restraints.

Keywords: behavior management techniques, restraints, postgraduate students
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS PERIODONTAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES AMONG GENERAL DENTISTS IN BENGALURU
Authors: James Neenu mol , Yadalam Umesh , Narayan Sarita , Raghava Vijay
Published: December 2020

Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice towards the treatment of periodontal disease among general dentists.

Materials and methods: The study involved 150 general dentists from Bangalore.  KAP study using a questionnaire was conducted with a total of 15 questions, and the questions were divided under 3 domains assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards periodontal treatment procedures.

Results: Out of the 150 dentists who received the questionnaire, 100% returned properly filled forms with a mean value of 12.2 in knowledge, 15.6 in attitude and 10.2 in the practice. With pearson correlation coefficient, it is understood that there is positive relationship between the knowledge that the dentists possess and their attitude towards periodontal treatment procedures. But, the correlation between knowledge and practice is not significant, however, on the negative side.

Conclusion: General dentists have good knowledge and attitude towards periodontal treatment procedures whereas, their practice towards periodontal treatment procedure is still truncated. Hence, the oral perception of general dentists towards periodontal treatment needs to be gauged for betterment of their service.

Keywords: Dentists, knowledge, periodontal diseases