bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PEMANFAATAN SURAT MENYURAT ELEKTRONIK DALAM MENINGKATKAN EFEKTIVITAS KOMUNIKASI ORGANISASI
Authors: Afifah Muthia , Amaluddin Amaluddin , Soraya Ratna
Published: August 2024

Surat menyurat elektronik merupakan salah satu alat komunikasi digital yang memungkinkan pengiriman dan penerimaan pesan secara cepat, efisien, dan efektif. Dalam konteks organisasi, pemanfaatan email sebagai alat komunikasi telah menjadi praktik yang umum dilakukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pemanfaatan surat menyurat elektronik dalam meningkatkan efektivitas komunikasi organisasi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa penerapan surat menyurat elektronik (email) saat ini telah menjadi bagian penting dari operasi sehari-hari di berbagai sektor industri dan memiliki potensi manfaat yang signifikan bagi organisasi yaitu peningkatan kecepatan dan ketepatan komunikasi, peningkatan efisiensi koordinasi dan kolaborasi, peningkatan efisiensi biaya dan sumber daya, peningkatan kemampuan akses dan mobilitas, peningkatan kemampuan pelacakan dan monitoring, surat elektronik email menawarkan fitur-fitur pelacakan dan monitoring. Pengelolaan penggunaan surat menyurat elektronik dalam komunikasi organisasi menghadapi berbagai tantangan, salah satunya manajemen volume e-mail.Oleh karena itu, strategi yang dapat diterapkan yaitu mengelola penggunaan dengan kebijakan dan pedoman penggunaan email yang jelas, menyediakan pelatihan dan sosialisasi, mengimplementasikan teknologi yang mendukung, memastikan keselarasan antara penggunaan, dan menetapkan indikator kinerja dan melakukan pemantauan serta evaluasi secara berkala.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA DAN MENULIS MELALUI PARAGRAF PERSUASIF PADA MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS ISLAM SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Khairiza Abiyu Gusti , Astuti Widya , Rinaldi Nur Rahmat , Kartika Rita Rika
Published: August 2024

Keterampilan menulis merupakan aktivitas pembelajaran yang dianggap sulit oleh mahasiswa/i. Permasalahan ini tampak pada hasil tulisan mahasiswa/i yang tidak sepenuhnya mencerminkan ide atau gagasan yang dipikirkan. Apa yang ditulis sering tidak menunjukkan apa yang diinginkan. Hal ini terbukti bahwa mahasiswa/i belum mampu menulis secara efektif. Ketidakefektifan tulisan tersebut disebabkan oleh tidak jelasnya penggunaan tanda baca, ejaan, pilihan kata, dan struktur kalimat yang masih rancu. Permasalahan tersebut ditambah lagi dengan belum dipahaminya struktur serta Langkah-langkah dalam penulisan paragraf persuasif. Salah satu solusi yang diterapkan untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut adalah dengan meningkatkan kemampuan literasi mahasiswa mengenai bagaimana struktur serta bagaimana Langkah-langkah penulisan paragraf persuasive yang baik dan benar. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa hal tersebut yang berupa literasi mampu meningkatkan kemampuan membaca dan menulis paragraf persuasif pada mahasiswa Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara.
KESALAHAN PENULISAN KATA DAN TANDA BACA PADA NOVELET BERJUDUL “JANGAN KAU CAMPAKKAN CINTAKU” KARYA DELLA AMANDA
Authors: Sumarna Ifanna Della , Kartika Rika , Suhariyanti Suhariyanti
Published: August 2024

Novelet atau novel singkat “Jangan Kau Campakkan Cintaku” merupakan karya dari Della Amanda. Karya yang menceritakan bagaimana rumitnya dan menderitanya kehidupan para tokoh yang saling terikat satu sama lain dengan masa lalu yang kelam dan penuh penderitaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya kesalahan dalam  penggunaan kata dan tanda baca pada novelet “Jangan Kau Campakkan Cintaku”. Suatu karya tulis, termasuk novel dan novelet, berpegang teguh pada kaidah Pedoman Umum Ejaan Bahasa Indonesia (PUEBI). Metode penelitian yang digunakan merupakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, yaitu mendeskripsikan kesalahan penulisan kata serta tanda baca yang terdapat pada novelet “Jangan Kau Campakkan Cintaku” karya Della Amanda.
OPTIMIZATION OF BIOETHANOL PRODUCTION FROM BANANA PEELS: AN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCE
Authors: Oji C. O. , Okoro I. A. , Nnaji J. C.
Published: August 2024

The environmental issues associated with fossil fuels have resulted to increase in research interest globally on alternative and renewable energy sources such as bioethanol that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. In Nigeria, the use of fruit wastes such as banana peels for bioethanol production is yet to be harnessed effectively despite their rich carbohydrate content. This study is aimed at optimization of bioethanol produced from banana peels. The milled sample was subjected to pretreatment, hydrolysis, fermentation and distillation processes to produce bioethanol. The hydrolysis and fermentation process were optimized using classical optimization technique of one factor at a time to determine the effect of their parameters on the yield of glucose and bioethanol respectively. The results obtained indicated that maximum glucose yield of 42.14±0.92% was obtained at optimum factor conditions of 2% acid concentration,116oC temperature and 25minutes hydrolysis time while the maximum bioethanol yield of 44.68±0.82% was obtained at optimum factor conditions of 6% yeast concentration, 5.5 pH, 35oC temperature and 3 days fermentation time. The bioethanol produced was characterized for fuel properties such as boiling point, flash point, kinematic viscosity, refractive index, density using ASTM methods and the results obtained revealed that they conform to the standard. These findings suggest that banana peels is a good and sustainable feedstock for bioethanol production in Nigeria. Due to its relative abundance and availability for large scale production it should not be discarded in our environment as this is also a means of generating waste from wealth.
Analisis Efektivitas Kebijkaan Anggaran Program Penurunan Stunting di Indonesia
Authors: Hadi Badiul
Published: August 2024

Stunting merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang signifikan di Indonesia, mempengaruhi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak-anak secara negatif. Pemerintah Indonesia telah mengimplementasikan berbagai kebijakan anggaran untuk mengurangi stunting di kalangan anak balita. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi efektivitas kebijakan anggaran tersebut melalui pendekatan kualitatif, dengan fokus pada persepsi dan pengalaman para stakeholder terkait. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan melakukan wawancara mendalam dan analisis dokumen terhadap sejumlah key informan yang terlibat dalam perencanaan, implementasi, dan evaluasi kebijakan anggaran untuk penurunan stunting. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan pendekatan tematik untuk mengidentifikasi pola dan tema utama terkait efektivitas kebijakan. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa meskipun kebijakan anggaran telah mengalami kemajuan dalam mengurangi stunting, masih ada tantangan yang signifikan dalam implementasi dan dampaknya secara efektif di tingkat lokal. Faktor-faktor seperti koordinasi antar sektor, alokasi anggaran yang tepat, dan partisipasi masyarakat menjadi krusial dalam menentukan keberhasilan kebijakan ini. Studi ini memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang dinamika implementasi kebijakan anggaran untuk penurunan stunting dan menyarankan strategi untuk meningkatkan efektivitasnya di masa mendatang.
Economic Development of Civil Society in Bojonegoro Regency
Authors: Purnomo Joko Hadi , Hidayati Niswatin Nurul
Published: August 2024

Economic problems are universal problems faced by various groups of people. The establishment of a civil society economic order is a shared goal to realize the development of people’s economy, it is an economy that involves the participation of many people, which is the livelihood of many people, which provides benefits to many people, and whose ownership is by many people. This article aimed to describe how the activities in the implemented community assistance program were able to make the community in the area around the forest in Bojonegoro Regency became more empowered, with the process of increasing community capacity and utilizing forest access to improve their economy, as well as how each element of the stakeholders contributed to the process of realizing the economic order of society. The approach used was Participatory Action Research (PAR). The results showed that the assistance program carried out was still running until now and there had been several activities carried out, including starting from coordination with stakeholders, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), community meetings, preparation of SOPs, assessment of business potential and feasibility, providing assistance, mentoring, working meetings, MoU, as well as monitoring and evaluation. The mentoring activities carried out also involved many parties, ranging from the public/government sector, private/business sector, universities, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), community/beneficiary communities, and mass media.
Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan Syariah terhadap Persepsi dan Minat Menabung Masyarakat Non Muslim pada Bank Syariah
Authors: Turahmah Afifa , Maulana Zefri , Ula Tajul
Published: August 2024

The interest in saving for non-Muslims is still relatively low in Langsa City due to several influencing factors. This research aims to analyze the influence of sharia financial literacy on the perception and interest in saving of non-Muslim communities at Sharia Banks in Langsa City. The sampling technique in this research used purposive sampling involving 40 respondents. The data analysis method used in this research is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with a variance-based approach or component-based structural equation modeling with path analysis. The research results reveal that the variables of Sharia Financial Literacy and perception have a positive effect on Interest in Saving. Apart from that, the perception variable also acts as a mediating variable between the influence of Sharia Financial Literacy on Interest in Saving. The implications of this research reveal that it is important to involve non-Muslims in education programs and sharia financial literacy campaigns to change the non-Muslim community's perception of sharia banks in a positive direction and attract more non-Muslim customers to use sharia banking services.
Implementasi MAUT Dan ROC Untuk Menentukan Pemenang Wisata Rohani Tahunan Di BTPN Putri Hijau Medan
Authors: Onella Nevin
Published: August 2024

Bank BTPN stands for Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional which focuses on the mass market segment which consists of retirees, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), productive underprivileged communities, consuming class segment, and the corporate segment. One of the annual programs carried out by Bank BTPN's Putri Hijau Medan branch is the giving of gifts in the form of spiritual tours to a customer which is carried out annually.Spiritual tourism is tourism / recreation that focuses on the spiritual aspect (example: religion). So far, the winners have been drawn through a lottery, meaning the results were obtained randomly. There is a possibility that a customer can win twice in a row. Therefore a Decision Support System is needed to prevent this from happening so that it does not harm any party.The Descision Support System used are combination of two methods. Firstly used Multi Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) Method which is a quantitative comparison method that usually combines measurements of the costs of different risks and benefits. This method is implemented using Rank Order Centroid (ROC) as a weighting
Perancangan Aplikasi Pembelajaran Statistika Dengan Menerapkan Metode Analysis Desain Develop Implement Evaluate (ADDIE)
Authors: Dermawa Lusi
Published: August 2024

Development of learning methods that utilize technological developments with accessible computer media as a more effective way of learning. The use of these media makes it easier for participants to absorb the material and attracts the attention of students to learn actively.
The learning method using animation media aims to facilitate students in teaching and make it easier for students to understand the material. With flash animation, students will get a real picture of abstract material. The purpose of this research and development is to produce animation learning media using macromedia flash 8.
This study aims to help students understand and understand statistics learning material and this is a solution to several learning problems, namely explanation that is too fast, an atmosphere that is not conducive, time, learning media and student interests. Statistics is knowledge related to methods, techniques or ways to collect, process, analyze, interpret data to be presented completely in a form that is easy for users to implement.
The learning method or model used to help students understand lessons quickly is a multimedia-based learning model called ADDIE (analysis-design-develop-implement-evaluation). Where the ADDIE method uses strategic learning methods by providing material, questions, examples, exercises, and quizzes. The aim is to make students understand the concept of the material better.
Implementasi Sistem Web Terpadu untuk Koordinasi Pelayanan Transportasi Darat dan Laut
Authors: Husain Hariati
Published: August 2024

The increase in the number of people in cities is due to urbanization and high birth rates, resulting in an increase in the needs that must be met by cities. The process of recapitulation of transportation production data which is still carried out manually at the Gorontalo Land Transportation Management Center (BPTD) causes inefficiency and waste of resources, and is prone to errors. Ineffective communication between transportation service units hinders coordination and causes delays in data processing. In addition, the lack of data accessibility and transparency makes decision-making less optimal, and monitoring of operational performance becomes difficult. The current system is not in line with the advancement of information technology and is not flexible to adapt to future needs, and is not fully in accordance with government regulations and standards that demand efficiency and effectiveness in public services. Therefore, a website-based coordination application is needed to overcome inefficiencies, improve communication and coordination, and support better decision-making in transportation services. This research aims to improve the effectiveness of communication and coordination between transportation service units, increase data accessibility and transparency to support better decision-making, and improve the operational performance monitoring system by using the Waterfall method to describe the process of creating a system that is carried out linearly and sequentially, such as a waterfall that flows from one stage to the next. This study shows that the implementation of an integrated web system significantly improves efficiency and coordination in land and sea transportation services by facilitating real-time data integration, speeding up the decision-making process, and reducing the potential for operational errors. The results of the system trial showed a 30% improvement in service performance and a reduction in user wait time by up to 25%, which indicates the effectiveness of the system in simplifying workflows and improving customer satisfaction. It is hoped that the development of this website can increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the coordination of land and sea transportation services and provide an experience for users.
Eksplorasi Kultur Sekolah dalam Membangun Kemandirian Belajar Siswa Akuntansi pada salah satu SMK di Karanganyar
Authors: Anggraeni Meli , Susanti Asri Diah
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini merupakan studi deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk (1) mengeksplorasi dan mendeskripsikan kultur sekolah pada salah satu SMK di Karanganyar, (2) menganalisis penerapan kultur sekolah oleh siswa pada SMK di Karanganyar, (3) menganalisis peran kultur sekolah dalam mewujudkan kemandirian belajar siswa pada SMK di Karanganyar. Penelitian ini menerapkan pendekatan studi kasus dengan teknik observasi dan wawancara mendalam pada 12 siswa akuntansi kelas X dan XII. Triangulasi sumber dan metode sebagai uji validitas dan analisis data interaktif. Hasil menunjukkan kultur sekolah mencakup aspek verbal dan materiil. Aspek verbal seperti narasi, struktur organisasi, ritual dan upacara sudah baik, namun pemahaman visi-misi, implementasi kurikulum, komunikasi siswa-guru, dan layanan psikososial perlu ditingkatkan. Aspek materiil menunjukkan aturan seragam optimal, tetapi fasilitas pembelajaran dan penggunaan artefak perlu ditingkatkan. Kedua aspek kultur ini baik kultur sekolah verbal maupun kultur materiil mempengaruhi kemandirian belajar siswa dan memerlukan perbaikan untuk mendukung secara maksimal.
Forecasting sports-related injuries using wearable devices and data analysis methods
Authors: Kenjayeva Balnur , Kizdarbekova Moldir , Murzabekov Mirambek
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the effectiveness of wearable technology in predicting injury rates among athletes, focusing on both micro and severe injuries. Over a 20-week period, 80 physical culture students were divided into an experimental group, using wearable devices for real-time data monitoring, and a control group employing traditional training methods. The study utilized a range of wearable sensors to collect comprehensive physiological and biomechanical data, which was analyzed using custom Python-based tools. Results indicated a significant reduction in micro injuries within the experimental group, affirming the hypothesis that wearable technology can decrease injury incidence through personalized training adjustments. However, the impact on severe injuries was not statistically significant, highlighting the technology's limitations in predicting and preventing acute injuries. This research underscores the potential of wearable devices to enhance athlete safety through data-driven insights but also points to the need for further studies to fully understand and leverage technology in preventing more serious injuries. The findings have important implications for sports science, suggesting a paradigm shift towards more technologically integrated training regimes to optimize health outcomes and performance in athletic populations.
Keywords: wearable technology, athlete injury prevention, real-time data monitoring, sports science, biomechanical data analysis, micro injuries, severe injuries, personalized training adjustments.
The effectiveness of cold temperature and warm temperature therapy in overcoming badminton athlete fatigue
Authors: Nugroho Sigit , Yudanto Yudanto , Guntur Guntur , Sundawan Suherman Wawan , Ihsan Fadli , Arzhan Hidayat Rezha
Published: August 2024

This study aims to test and determine the differences in the influence and effectiveness of cold temperature therapy and warm temperature therapy on fatigue in badminton athletes.
This research uses a quasi experimental designs research method with a one group time series (pretest one post test) design. In this design, the first observation (pretest) is carried out after that the posttest observation. The treatment group was measured by providing cold temperature therapy and warm temperature therapy for fatigue which will be known to consist of three (3) indicators, namely: (1) Pulse Rate (DN) (2) Rating of Perceive Exertion (RPE) and (3) Blood Lactate Levels (LD). The research sample was taken from the existing population using a purposive sampling method with a total of 20 samples. Data collection is obtained through tests and measurements. The test instruments used to measure fatigue are stop time, questionnaires and Accutrend Lactate. The analysis technique uses the t test "paired sample t test and independent sample t test".
The research results show that there is a significant difference between cold temperature therapy and warm temperature therapy on fatigue consisting of pulse rate, Rating of Perceive Exertion and blood lactate with a significance value of <0.05 using the paired t-test, a DN value of 0.049 , the RPE value is 0.003 and the LD value is 0.006. So it can be interpreted that there is a significant influence on the treatment given with cold temperature therapy and warm temperature therapy on the fatigue variable for badminton athletes. Based on the percentage results obtained, it can be said that cold temperature therapy is more effective in reducing DN and LD. Meanwhile, warm temperature therapy is more effective in reducing RPE.
Keywords: therapy, cold, warm, fatigue, badminton
Headgear increases protection against acute concussion symptoms in amateur Olympic boxers
Authors: Paizante Reinaldo Oliveira , Carrenho Queiroz Andreia Cristiane , Fernandes José Raimundo , Brito Michele de Andrade , Dos Santos Mateus Henrique , Aedo-Muñoz Esteban , Valenzuela Pérez Diego Ignácio , Nóbrega Otávio de Toledo , Miarka Bianca , Brito Ciro José
Published: August 2024

This study compared acute measures of concussion in Olympic boxers undergoing a combat. This is a case-control study where participants were measured in two conditions: a) using headgear (HG) and b) without using headgear (NHG). Thus, 14 athletes (24.9±5.1 yrs.; 77.1±13.9 kg; 1.7±0.1 m; 14.4±6.4 % body fat) completed this protocol. Tests were carried out before and after the combat (3 rounds of 3' with 1' interval) as indicators of concussion (BtrackS concussion test, automatic and controlled executive function, direct and indirect memory). A technical-tactical analysis protocol was also applied to verify the effect of HG on the actions during the combat. The HG condition showed better performance on the BtrackS concussion test (30.3±11.3 vs. 38.5±12.2; p=0.039), automatic executive function (38.0±6.0 vs. 50.4±11.4; p=0.014), and controlled (55.3±8.1 vs. 76.4±11.5; p=0.016). There was a significant difference in the number of punches connected to the head (38.5±12.0 vs. 51.1±14.7 for HG and NHG respectively; p=0.047). Based on our aims and the results obtained, our data support the acute protective effect of using HG in amateur Olympic male boxing against the concussion indicators.
Keywords: Combat sports, Boxing, Olympic Games, Brain concussion, Cognition, Sport rules
The role of traditional sports in maintaining and preserving regional culture facing the era of society 5.0
Authors: Nofrizal Dedi , Sari Liliana Puspa , Purba Pangondian Hotliber , Utaminingsih Esty Setyo , Nata Anggri Dwi , Winata Devi Catur , Syaleh Muhammad , Al Munawar Ahmad , Kurniawan Edi , Permana Rahmat , Yunitaningrum Wiwik , Meilina Fitria , Lisman Nila Juita
Published: August 2024

The Indonesian archipelago is a vast country that stretches from Sabang to Marauke and consists of many islands. One of the largest and most diverse countries in the world is Indonesia. This includes a variety of cultures and sports that have been around for a long time. Among the traditional sports followed by the people of Riau Province are Traditional sports are part of the Grand Design of Indonesian National Sports, based on the Presidential Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia (Perpres RI) Number 86 of 2021 sports must be able to develop the physical, spiritual, and socio-cultural potential of the community as a manifestation of the values of Pancasila. Riau Province has traditional sports, such as Pacu Jalur, Pacu Sampam Leper, and Tual Sago which are unique and interesting. The method used in this research is qualitative research. The research subjects were ten people, including local government, stakeholders, community activists, and observers of traditional sports in Riau Province. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed qualitatively with the following steps: (1) data collection, (2) data reduction, (3) data presentation, and (4) conclusion drawing. The results of the study are as follows: 1) The recognition of the community, youth, and government towards traditional sports is extraordinary, this is evidenced by the number of people who know and recognize the existence of traditional sports. 2) Revitalization is carried out by forming good management to strengthen the existence of traditional sports and organizing traditional sports events. 3) Promotion or introduction of traditional sports is done by disseminating information about traditional sports events to various conventional and digital media to local communities and migrants. 4) Conservation or maintaining and preserving regional culture by holding annual traditional sports events and festivals, teaching the younger generation, and archiving traditional sports. 5) Education towards Traditional sports are often used as a means to teach social values, such as cooperation, discipline, and sportsmanship. It can also be a medium for socialization between generations. 6) Digital technology allows traditional sports to gain international recognition and introduce local cultures to a global audience. It can also facilitate wider cultural exchange in the face of the era of Society 5.0.
Keywords: Role, Traditional Sport, Society 5.0, Curriculum, Culture, Local Wisdom
Children's play activities viewed from the geographical location aspect
Authors: Gusril Gusril , Komaini Anton , Arrasyih Fitrah , Cholik Mutohir Toho , Salleh Aman Mohd , Chaeroni Ahmad , Andika Heru
Published: August 2024

The problem of this research is the low level of children's play activity in terms of geographical location. This can be seen from the category of children's play activities in the city of Padang which is in the sufficient category. This is because parents are too overprotective of their children in playing activities. Parents are more likely to have their children help their parents work, study and recite the Koran. The objectives of this research: (1) To reveal children's play activities from the highlands; (2) To reveal the play activities of lowland children; (3) To reveal children's beachside play activities; (4) To reveal the effectiveness of children's play activities in terms of highland, lowland and beachside aspects. This research method uses comparative quantitative research (comparison). The research population was highland elementary school students (Tanah Datar Regency), lowland (Padang City), Padang Experimental State Elementary School students, Kampung Jawa Elementary School students, Pariaman City (coastal plain). Samples were drawn using purposive sampling and a sample of 106 people were obtained from the highlands, lowlands and seaside. The instrument used to measure Gusril's Play Activities contains closed questions on a Likert scale with a validity of 0.69 and a reliability of 0.94 as well as open questions to capture data that has not been captured by a closed questionnaire for children in the highlands (Bukittinggi), lowland (Padang City) and the beach (Kota Pariaman). The data analysis technique for this research uses Descriptive and Inferential Oneway Anova statistics to test the effectiveness of children's play activities. Based on data analysis and discussion, the following research results can be concluded: (1) Highland children's play activities are in the very good category; (2) Lowland children's play activities are in the sufficient category; (3) Beachside children's play activities are in the sufficient category; (4) Highland children's play activities are more effective than lowland and beachside areas. (5) There is no significant difference between lowland and beachside play activities. It is recommended that parents give their children the opportunity to play because playing is a child's human right according to the 2003 Geneva Sports and Health Conference.
Keywords: Children's play activities, geographical location, highlands, lowlands, edges.
Body composition analysis for nutritional program and exercise effects using training masks for tour de linggarjati kuningan cycling athletes
Authors: Reva Apriana Sanga Dwi Dicky , Sukur Abdul , Sulaiman Iman
Published: August 2024

This research used experimental research methods, Running Interval Training (RIT) method which was divided into 2 groups (n=20) athletes, the experimental group (n=10) used a training mask for a 6 month period and the control group (n=10) did not use a training mask, for sampling using purposive sampling technique. BOD POD ® is highly accurate, and can detect even small changes in body fat and lean body mass. the experimental group using the Running Interval Training (RIT) method which uses the Elevation Training Mask is superior to the control group using the Running Interval Training (RIT) method without using the Elevation Training Mask. 17.19% superior to the control group, namely 13.74%, the difference in increase between the two groups was 3.45%, the RIT Method which uses the Training Mask has an effect on increasing the VO₂Max of Kuningan Cycling Athletes. The feedback receive from your BOD POD ® assessment can be used to measure the success of nutrition or exercise program, while the average of the twenty athletes whose body composition was analyzed was 16.9, Meaning they were at the Moderate Lean level, meaning the Fat% numbers were at a very good level.
Keywords: Running Interval Training (RIT), Elevation Training Mask, Body Composition.
Optimizing LLM Deployments through Inference Backends
Authors:   USA, Bansal Ashish
Published: August 2024

As model size increases, especially in the area of natural language processing, models expand past the number of parameters that can fit on a single GPU memory—requiring multiple GPUs to run inference on these models without skirting performance. But, as teams scale across more GPUs, the cost to serve inference scales, too—often outpacing what a company can afford and make these implementation profitable for organisation. Another consideration is that many LLM- based services run in real time, so low latency is a must to deliver great user experiences. Teams today need an efficient way to serve inference from LLMs that allows infrastructure to scale across multiple GPUs—without breaking the bank. In this paper we will discuss about differ- ent llm inference backends that can be utilised to serve these llm for high performance, low cost and much robust implementation the major LLMs known today include billions of parameters. Either its ChatGPT-3 from OpenAI, Claude from Anthropic or LLama from Meta, the generative AI models are continuously increasing their parameters and this brings its own challenges to imple- ment these technologies for RealWorld applications and easy to run these on devices. As model size increases, especially in the area of natural language processing, models expand past the number of parameters that can fit on a single GPU memory—requiring multiple GPUs to run inference on these models without skirting performance. But, as teams scale across more GPUs, the cost to serve inference scales, too—often outpacing what a company can afford and make these implementation profitable for organisation. Another consideration is that many LLM- based services run in real time, so low latency is a must to deliver great user experiences Teams today need an efficient way to serve inference from LLMs that allows infrastructure to scale across multiple GPUs—without breaking the bank. In this paper we will discuss about differ- ent llm inference backends that can be utilised to serve these llm for high performance, low cost and much robust implementation
Proximal Hamstring Avulsion through Growth Plate: Case Report of an Innovative Solution with Early Return to Sports
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Traumatology, Ribera IMSKE Hospital-European Musculoskeletal Institute, Valencia, Spain, Capurro Bruno , Vonder Meden Sebastian Gonzalez - ,   Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Traumatology, Ribera IMSKE Hospital-European Musculoskeletal Institute, Valencia, Spain, Pizarro-Geraldo Wilson ,   Pizarro-Geraldo, Badillo-Pérez Eduardo ,   Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Traumatology, Ribera IMSKE Hospital-European Musculoskeletal Institute, Valencia, Spain, Cabrelles Carlos ,   IMSKE Free - Physiotherapy Department, Ribera IMSKE Hospital - European Musculoskeletal Institute, Valencia, Spain
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Proximal hamstring avulsion injuries significantly impact young athletes, particularly when involving growth plates. This case report and literature review aim to provide a comprehensive analysis of proximal hamstring avulsion through the growth plate, focusing on an innovative surgical solution designed to ensure early return to sports.
Negative pressure wound therapy in patients with combat limb injuries: literature review
Authors:   War Veterans Hospital No 3, Moscow, Russia, Bubman Leonid I. , Topolyanskaya Svetlana V. ,   War Veterans Hospital No 3, Moscow, Russia; Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia, Buriev Ilya M. ,   War Veterans Hospital No 3, Moscow, Russia, Marchenko Igor P. ,   War Veterans Hospital No 3, Moscow, Russia, Melkonyan Georgy G. ,   War Veterans Hospital No 3, Moscow, Russia; Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russia
Published: August 2024

The review reflects modern vision about combat injuries. Particular attention is paid to injuries of the extremities and methods of their treatment. Despite advances in surgical techniques and medical technology, treating extremity combat injuries remains challenging. Regular debridement, local negative pressure wound therapy, and reconstructive surgery are currently considered the mainstay of treatment for these types of high-energy injuries. The limited literature suggests that the use of local negative pressure wound therapy in the treatment of high-energy combat wounds of the extremities reduces the incidence of wound complications, leads to a significant reduction in the size of the wound surface, cleanses wounds, stimulates the formation of granulation tissue and, ultimately, promotes wound closure. The use of the local negative pressure wound therapy has become an important method for the treatment of combat injuries, but its use in the treatment of gunshot and mine-blast wounds has not yet been sufficiently studied, which is primarily due to the difficult conditions for conducting scientific research during combat operations.
Blueberry polyphenols for prevention of urinary tract infection: future perspectives
Authors:   City Policlinic №4, Ulyanovsk, Russia, Maliavin Anton I. , Belyi Lev E. ,   Ulyanovsk State University, Ulyanovsk, Russia
Published: August 2024

Prophylactic administration of antibiotics for urinary tract infections should be the last resort after all other preventive measures have been exhausted. This is due to the resistance of microbial flora to antibiotics, a lot of side effects of antibiotic therapy. Non-antimicrobial prevention should include the elimination of possible risk factors, behavioral modifications, as well as various options for non-antimicrobial prevention. An anti-adhesive strategy is being actively developed when various chemicals prevent the adhesion of bacteria to the urothelium. One of the variants of this strategy is the use of cranberries. Cranberries contain polyphenols with anti-adhesive potential. Other plants, representatives of the genus Vaccinium, may also be of practical interest. Blueberries are widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries, which requires studying their phytochemical composition and anti-adhesive capabilities. Today, a significant number of in vitro studies have been conducted demonstrating both the anti-adhesive and antimicrobial potential of extracts from blueberry leaves and berries. Extracts from blueberries suppressed pathogens from urine samples, including Escherichia coli strains. Blueberry extract inhibited biofilm formation and bacterial adhesion when testing polyresistant isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, Acinetobacter baumannii and Staphylococcus aureus. Blueberry polyphenolic compounds inactivate E. coli and other gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Phytochemicals from blueberries damage the bacterial cell membrane, causing the release of protein and nucleic acids from the microbial cell, reducing the activity of some microbial enzymes. Blueberry anthocyanins can reduce the level of ATPase in the microbial cell, increasing the outflow of ATP from the cytoplasm, which has a negative effect on energy metabolism. Phytochemicals contained in blueberries can affect the transcription of genes in a microbial cell, which reduces the adaptive potential of microorganisms, and can also lead to the restoration of the sensitivity of microorganisms to certain antibiotics. There is a need for further clinical studies evaluating the effectiveness of the use of blueberries and blueberry products as an option for non-antimicrobial prevention of urinary tract infection.
The evolving role of lenvatinib at the new era of first-line hepatocellular carcinoma treatment
Authors:   Department of Clinical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Chan Landon L. , Chan Stephen L. ,   2 Department of Clinical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; State Key Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Sir YK Pao Centre for Cancer, Hong Kong Cancer Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR,
Published: August 2024

Emergence of multi-targeted kinase inhibitors (MTIs) and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) have changed the landscape of management in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Combination therapy involving ICI has superseded sorafenib as the first-line treatment option for advanced HCC due to their superior response rates and survival benefits based on recently published phase III trials. However, the role of first-line lenvatinib remains uncertain as no prospective trials have compared its efficacy with ICI in advanced HCC. Several retrospective studies have shown that first-line lenvatinib may not be inferior to ICI combination. Indeed, a growing body of evidence suggests that ICI treatment is associated with inferior treatment outcome in non-viral HCC patients, questioning the supremacy of ICI treatment in all patients and rendering first-line lenvatinib as a potential preferred treatment option. Furthermore, in high-burden intermediate-stage HCC, accumulating evidence supports first-line lenvatinib, or in combination with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), as a preferred treatment option over TACE alone. In this Review, we describe the latest evidence surrounding the evolving role of first-line lenvatinib in HCC. (Clin Mol Hepatol. 2023; 29: 909–923)
A personalized approach to the surgical treatment of early-stage uterine body cancer with tumor involvement in the lower uterine segment. Clinical observation
Authors: Tkachenko Borislav E. , Mkrtchyan Liana S. , Levickaya Natalya V. , Agababyan Tatev A. , Sheberova lizaveta V. , Ushakova Darya A. , Petrov Vladimir A. , Ivanov Sergey A. ,   Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre, Obninsk, Russia; Patrice Lumumba People’s Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia, Kaprin Andrey D. ,   Patrice Lumumba People’s Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia; Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre, Moscow, Russia;
Published: August 2024

In the Russian Federation, the incidence of uterine body cancer remains the highest among malignant neoplasms of the female genital organs. Surgical treatment is the primary method for treating early stages of the disease; however, the issue of predicting metastatic lymph node involvement at the preoperative stage for performing lymphadenectomy remains debatable. The potential prognostic significance of tumor involvement in the lower uterine segment regarding lymph node metastases may justify the need to assess tumor localization before starting treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvic organs can help determine the involvement of the lower uterine segment in the tumor process, thereby creating a basis for expanding the scope of surgical intervention.
Insulinoma: сlinical surveillance in physician’s outpatient practice
Authors:   Ivanovo State Medical University, Ivanovo, Russia, Batrak Galina A. , Khrushcheva Svetlana A. ,   Ivanovo State Medical University, Ivanovo, Russia, Shapoval Andrey O. ,   Ivanovo State Medical University, Ivanovo, Russia
Published: August 2024

Insulinoma is one of the most common neuroendocrine tumors. As a result of endogenous organic hyperinsulinism, a hypoglycemic symptom complex develops, characterized by an attack of hunger, sweating, trembling, severe weakness and headache. To diagnose insulinoma and provide timely medical care during an attack of hypoglycemia, it is necessary to quickly and accurately measure blood glucose, not only in the laboratory, but also at home, which can be done using a glucometer. One of the most important aspects of measuring blood glucose, especially when severe hypoglycemia occurs, is the accuracy of the meter. Monitoring blood glucose during symptoms of hypoglycemia is possible with the help of an accurate, simple and convenient means of determining blood glucose, one of which is the Contour Plus One glucometer. Thanks to the improvement of technologies used in the Contour Plus One glucometer, the accuracy of blood glucose measurements increases, the procedure for glycemic control is simplified, which speeds up the provision of necessary medical care for hypoglycemia in patients with insulinoma. Accurate and rapid glucose control is necessary not only for diagnosing insulinoma, but also for self-monitoring of glycemia in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). In addition to glycemic control, imaging studies that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), transabdominal and endoscopic ultrasound, and molecular imaging methods are used to clarify the diagnosis of insulinoma. The radical treatment method is surgery, namely enucleation of the tumor or resection of part of the pancreas. In the vast majority of cases, surgery provides a complete cure. Conservative treatment tactics are considered when severe comorbidities and the patient's overall health status significantly exceed the risk of surgical intervention. The presented clinical observation demonstrates the classic clinical manifestations of insulinoma, the main laboratory and instrumental diagnostic methods: measuring blood glucose, including at home, using an accurate, simple and convenient glucometer Contour Plus One, fasting test, MRI, contrast-enhanced CT and immunohistochemical study. This clinical case of insulinoma is recommended for study by doctors of various specialties, primarily endocrinologists, oncologists and therapists.
Medullary thyroid cancer as part of MEN 2A (Sipple's syndrome)
Authors:   Ivanovo State Medical University, Ivanovo, Russia, Batrak Galina A. , Glebova Ekaterina M. ,   Ivanovo State Medical University, Ivanovo, Russia
Published: August 2024

In recent years, increasing attention of researchers has been attracted to the study of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) – neoplastic syndromes affecting two or more endocrine glands. The source of tumors are tissues with embryologically common neuroectodermal origin, related to the APUD system. MEN 2A (Sipple syndrome) includes medullary thyroid carcinoma (97%), hyperparathyroidism (50%) and pheochromocytoma (30%). Descriptions of observations of Sipple syndrome are found quite often in both domestic and foreign literature. However, when analyzing a large number of observations of MEN 2 A, it was found that pheochromocytoma is diagnosed primarily in only 10% of patients, in 50% during examination for medullary cancer, and in 40% in late stages of neoplasia. The presented clinical case of MEN 2A is recommended for study by doctors of various specialties, primarily endocrinologists, therapists and cardiologists.
The economic reality of rural workers in the post-COVID-19 era: impacts, resilience, and prospects
Authors: Quinde Rosales Francisco , Quinde Rosales Victor , Bucaram Leverone Rina , Chavez Haro Jonathan
Published: August 2024

The study aims to determine whether there was a significant impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of workers in rural areas. The population of this area is at a complete disadvantage due to a series of historical situations that have not been solved to date, adding to the uncertain outlook left by the pandemic. Logistic regression econometric analysis was used, considering the dataset for the years 2020 and 2022 as the time axis. The results obtained indicated that the delicate economic situation of workers is due to the few possibilities for development granted by working conditions, for which it is necessary to carry out programs focused on meeting the most important needs of the population, in addition to seeking to generate fair sources of employment and promote rural entrepreneurship.
Estudio de estrategias didácticas empleadas por los maestros de sexto grado de primaria en los distritos 02-05 y 02-06 para fomentar la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez en la expresión oral en inglés
Authors: Beltré-García Amaury , Bello-Adames Víctor Manuel
Published: August 2024

La interacción y el dominio del inglés por parte de los estudiantes de nivel primario representan un desafío crucial y necesario. En este contexto, el propósito principal de este estudio es examinar las tácticas utilizadas por los docentes de sexto grado de primaria en los distritos 02-05 y 02-06 para promover la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez oral en inglés. La investigación se desarrolló bajo un enfoque cualitativo con un alcance descriptivo. La muestra del estudio consistió en seis maestros de inglés de sexto grado de primaria, seleccionados aleatoriamente de escuelas de la región 02, pertenecientes a los distritos educativos 02-05 y 02-06. Para la recolección de datos, se aplicó un cuestionario a los maestros con el objetivo de identificar las técnicas pedagógicas que emplean para mejorar la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez en la expresión oral. Los hallazgos de esta investigación ofrecen información valiosa que ha permitido identificar tanto las fortalezas como las debilidades en la enseñanza del inglés a nivel primario, lo que facilita la propuesta de mejoras en las estrategias didácticas utilizadas por los docentes, con el fin de apoyar el desarrollo de las competencias lingüísticas de los estudiantes y elevar la calidad de la educación en este campo.
The Influence of Sheng’ Word Formation in the Learning of Kiswahili Grammar in Public Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu County- Kenya
Authors: J. Mugun Dorcas , Simiyu John , Koros Rachel
Published: August 2024

Sheng’ is a linguistic code based primarily on the Kiswahili structure and grammar with the lexicon drawn from Kiswahili, English and the various ethnic languages of Kenya; that are mostly spoken in towns and other urban areas. The aim of this paper was to identify how word formation in Sheng’ influences the learning of Kiswahili grammar in public secondary schools in Uasin Gishu county- Kenya. This study applied Howard Giles Communication Accommodation Theory. The study employed mixed methods research and exploratory sequential research design. Out of the 185 public secondary schools in the study area. Krejcie & Morgan sampling table was used to sample the schools. Stratified random sampling, simple random sampling and purposive strategy were used to sample the public secondary schools to participate. Data was collected using observation schedules, focused group discussion guides and a writing tasks for students. Questionnaires and interview guides were used for teachers of Kiswahili. Qualitative data collected was analyzed thematically to generate information that was summarized in graphics and discussed in narrative form. Quantitative data was analyzed with the help of Statistical package for social Sciences. The study found out that there were no benefits of using Sheng’ words in teaching and learning Kiswahili grammar. The study thus recommends that school administrators should ensure that language policy is adhered to so as to control learners’ language environment.