bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Topical therapy for canine pyoderma: what is new?
Authors: Santoro Domenico
Published: March 2023

Antimicrobial-resistant cutaneous infections are increasing in veterinary medicine. The use of systemic antibiotics should be limited to severe cases of pyoderma to decrease the microbial pressure and selection for multidrug-resistant bacteria. Topical antimicrobials with a low-resistance profile, such as chlorhexidine, benzoyl peroxide, and ethyl lactate have been used for decades in veterinary dermatology. However, new alternatives have been explored in the past decade. The goal of this review is to summarize the current knowledge on the antibacterial efficacy and clinical use, when reported, of “classic” and new treatment options for topically treating canine pyoderma. This review is intended to fill the gap from previous systematic reviews published in veterinary dermatology a decade ago. The studies reported in this review emphasize the need and desire for alternatives to the classic topical antimicrobials used in veterinary medicine to significantly reduce the use of systemic antibiotics in the spirit of appropriate antimicrobial stewardship.
Rosmarinic acid alone or in combination with Lactobacillus rhamnosus ameliorated resistance to ammonia stress in the rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss: growth, immunity, antioxidant defense and liver functions
Authors: Hajirezaee Saeed , Khanjani Mohammad Hossein
Published: March 2023

Rosmarinic acid (RS) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LR) were added singularly or in combination to rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) diets to test their efficacy in the protection against ammonia stress. Fish (31.4±0.6 g) were randomly allocated to six groups in three replicates, as follows: T1: basic food as control, T2: LR with a concentration of 1.5 × 108 CFU /g, T3: LR with a concentration of 3 × 108 CFU/g, T4: 1 g RS/kg, T5: 3 g RS/kg, and T6: 1.5 × 108 CFU/g LR + 1 g RS/kg and T7: 3 × 108 CFU/g LR + 3 g RS/kg. After 60 days feeding, fish were exposed to ammonia stress. After the feeding period, the supplemented fish had the highest final body weight (FW), weight gain (WG), and specific growth rate (SGR), and the lowest feed conversion ratio (FCR) as compared with the control group (P<0.05). Amylase, protease and lipase activities were noticed markedly higher in fish supplemented with 1.5 × 108 CFU/g LR + 1 g RS/kg and 1.5 × 108 CFU/g LR diets compared to the control (P<0.05). Generally, fish in supplemented diets, particularly T2 and T6 groups, had the highest lysozyme, alternative complement activity (ACH50), total Ig, nitroblue tetrazolium test (NBT), myeloperoxidase (MPO), complement component 3 (C3), complement component 4 (C4), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx). On the other hand, T2 and T6 groups had the lowest malondialdehyde (MDA), glucose, and cortisol concentrations as well as alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) enzyme levels when compared with the control (P<0.05). After ammonia stress, fish in the supplemented groups, particularly T2 and T6, generally showed significantly higher values of lysozyme, ACH50, total Ig, NBT, MPO, C3, C4, SOD, CAT, GPx and lower levels of MDA, glucose, cortisol, ALT, ALP, LDH when compared with the control (P<0.05). In conclusion, a combined administration of RS and L. rhamnosus effectively improved growth performance and health status as well as enhanced the resistance of rainbow trout against ammonia toxicity.
Minimizing Tool Wear, Cutting Temperature and Surface Roughness in the Intermittent Turning of AISI D3 Steel Using the DF and GRA Method
Authors: Khelfaoui Fethi , Athmane Yallese Mohammed , Boucherit Septi , Boumaaza Hanane , Ouelaa Nourdine
Published: March 2023

Intermittent turning (IT) is characterized by a different context than continuous turning (CT). The cutting tool is shocked each time it goes off-load and engages a new surface. This interruption causes severe cutting conditions, which fatally affect the performance parameters. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of four cutting factors, tool nose radius (r), cutting speed (Vc), feed rate (f), and depth of cut (ap), on the following output performance parameters: surface roughness (Ra), cutting temperature (T°), and cutting tool wear (VB) during turning (IT) AISI D3 cold work tool steel. A triple CVD (AI2O3/TiC/TiCN)-coated carbide cutting tool was used. A Taguchi L9 (3^4) experimental design was adopted for carrying out the experiments in intermittent turning. To improve the performance parameters based on three (3) highly particular scenarios that fulfill industrial criteria, the desirability function (DF) and the grey relational analysis method (GRA) were used. Finally, the optimization findings of the two strategies were compared in order to evaluate the performance of each method.
Tribological Properties of 3D Printed Polymers: PCL, ABS, PLA and Co Polyester
Authors: Ahmed Ramadan Mohamed , A. Sabour Hassan. , EL-Shenawy Eman
Published: March 2023

3D printing is one of the most portentous technologies for the time being. Recently, 3D printing has progressed remarkably and is expected to proceed in numerous applications, such as automotive, medical, wind turbine, and aerospace applications. 3D printing technology opens the door to enhancing and optimizing several applications. Although of such advancement, there is still a lack of the tribological research investigations in this area. This work is devoted to studying the tribological properties of 3D printed polymers (ABS, PLA, Co-polyester, and PCL) for utilization in a wide range of applications, such as medical, automotive, and various tribological applications. The test specimens were printed using fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology. The tribological characteristics of 3D printed specimens were evaluated using a pin-on-disc tester. Vicker's hardness tester was used to determine the specimens' hardness. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with backscattering was used to examine the worn surfaces of samples. Based on the findings of the current investigation, it was discovered that 3D printing technology enhanced the bonding strength and wear resistance of the tested specimens. Furthermore, the 3D-printed polymers (ABS, PLA, Co-polyester, and PCL) produced varying friction coefficient (high and low) values at acceptable wear resistance making them suitable for a wide range of applications. The samples that were printed using PLA and co-polyester had the lowest coefficients of friction (0.3) while the samples that were printed using ABS and PCL had the greatest coefficients of friction (0.4) and (0.39) respectively.
Educação Infantil e desenvolvimento: concepções de docentes de creches
Authors: Rodrigues Thabata Milane Santos , Zibetti Marli L´úcia Tonatto , Miranda Patrícia Ferreira
Published: March 2023

O texto analisa concepções de docentes de creches sobre o papel da Educação Infantil no desenvolvimento. A pesquisa foi realizada com nove professoras de duas escolas municipais de Porto Velho, Rondônia, que foram ouvidas por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Os resultados, analisados à luz do referencial histórico-cultural, indicam que essas docentes concebem a Educação Infantil como base da escolarização e da preparação para o Ensino Fundamental, contudo, o processo de escolarização não é visto como promotor de aprendizagens fundamentais para o desenvolvimento. Conclui-se que são necessários investimentos na formação inicial e continuada de professores, com referenciais teóricos que forneçam subsídios para a atuação intencional e sistemática na atividade pedagógica.
KAJIAN KONSEP ARSITEKTUR BIOKLIMATIK PADA BANGUNAN PUNGGOL WATERWAY TERRACE, SINGAPURA
Authors: Fahri Muhammad Fahri , Satwikasari Anggana Fitri
Published: March 2023

Penurunan kualitas lingkungan hidup dan perubahan iklim global, salah satunya diakibatkandari percepatan kemajuan peradaban manusia. Bertambahnya manusia dan bangunanmengakibatkan konsumsi energi berlebihan. Aspek lingkungan hidup harus menjadipertimbangan dalam konsep pembangunan berkelanjutan di Indonesia. Hal ini kemudianmelahirkan kesadaran tentang pentingnya desain arsitektur yang dapat menciptakan sebuahbangunan yang mampu menekan konsumsi energi berlebih dan merespons iklim. Penelitianini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif untuk menganalisis penerapan konseparsitektur bioklimatik pada bangunan Punggol Waterway Terrace. Arsitektur bioklimatikmerupakan konsep arsitektural yang mengangkat keselarasan antara bentuk arsitektur denganiklim lingkungan di sekitarnya. Prinsip desain arsitektur bioklimatik tidak lain adalahmemperhatikan kondisi iklim, hemat energi, dan peduli lingkungan. Prinsip-prinsip desainbioklimatik harus memperhatikan 5 aspek, diantaranya adalah penentuan orientasi bangunan,membuat ruang transisi, desain pada dinding, hubungan dengan lanskap, dan penggunaan alatbayang pasif. Dari penelitian ini didapatkan hasil bahwa Punggol Waterway Terrace telahmemenuhi standar hunian vertikal bioklimatik yang di tinjau dari ke lima prinsip arsitekturbioklimatik berdasarkan indikator yang ditinjau dari hunian vertikal, yakni bentuk massa,arah bukaan, teras/balkon, jenis ventilasi, jumlah ventilasi, arah ventilasi, taman, jenis danmaterial secondary skin. Untuk penggunaan alat pembayangan pasif berupa secondary skinpada bangunan tidak ditemukan, karena ke-4 prinsip lainnya sudah memenuhi kebutuhanbangunan dari pemanfaatan pencahayaan dan penghawaan alami.Kata kunci : arsitektur bioklimatik, respons terhadap iklim, kualitas lingkungan, punggolwaterway terrace
POTENSI PEMANFAATAN TEPI SUNGAI SEBAGAI PENGEMBANGAN RUANG TERBUKA PUBLIK
Authors: Alkhairiyyah Nabilatul Zahrah , Madina Rizki Fitria , Purnomo Agus Budi
Published: March 2023

Pemanfaatan tepi sungai memiliki pengaruh dalam kegiatan perlindungan sungai. Padaumumnya dikenal sebagai waterfront, daerah terjadinya pertemuan antara sumber air dengandaratan. Waterfront, sebuah ruang yang diwujudkan untuk melakukan beragam aktivitas bagipublik. Sebuah waterfront dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai ruang terbuka. Ruang Terbukamemiliki peran kunci untuk menciptakan suasana yang dapat meningkatkan interaksi sosialmasyarakat. Pemanfaatan ini terletak di Galeri Nasional Indonesia (GNI), berlokasi di tengahkota yang dimana memiliki kebutuhan ruang terbuka lebih banyak. Adapun maksud daripenulisan ini untuk memenuhi kebutuhan ruang kota agar dapat memiliki hubungan langsungdengan alam. Pemanfaatan kawasan ini tepatnya berada pada bagian tepi sungai belakangGNI, berhadapan langsung dengan sungai Ciliwung. Tujuan yang dapat dikembangkanberdasarkan penulisan ini berupa kesimpulan dari pemanfaatan ruang terbuka publik. Ruangterbuka publik diharapkan dapat mewadahi berbagai kegiatan yang ada di sekitar daerah tepisungai.
PENINGKATAN KEAHLIAN PERHITUNGAN HARGA POKOK PRODUKSI DAN PENYUSUNAN LAPORAN LABA RUGI SEDERHANA PADA USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH (UMKM) DI KOTA BEKASI
Authors: Wahyuni Ika , Hasnawati  , Yuana Jatu Nilawati
Published: March 2023

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Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) merupakan usaha atau bisnis yang tahanbanting. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan adanya pandemi covid 19 yang terjadi di Indonesia yang berdampak signifikan terhadap kondisi ekonomi indonesia secara global,namun tidak berdampak langsung terhadap para pelaku usaha mikro. Semakinberkembangnya suatu usaha, menuntut para pelaku usaha mikro untukberhubungan dengan pihak eksternal perusahaan. Pihak bank atau lembagakeuangan sebagai pihak eksternal biasanya akan mensyaratkan laporan keuanganuntuk menilai kelayakan kredit dari usaha tersebut, sehingga pengelolaan modalkerja dapat diketahui secara jelas. Kegiatan pengabdian ini memiliki tujuan, untuk memberikan pemahaman kepada mitra usaha UMKM dalam menghitung biaya produksi berdasarkan pesanan, menetapkan harga jual dan menerapkan strategi penyusunan laporan laba rugi  yang tepat agar dapat membantu para pelaku UMKM untuk mengambil keputusan atas usahanya. Solusi yang ditawarkan untuk memecahkan masalah tersebut adalah dengan memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan dalam perhitungan harga pokok produksi dan penyusunan laba rugi sederhana. Sehingga para pelaku UMKM dapat memahami pentingnya perhitungan dan penyusunan Harga Pokok Produksi dan laporan laba rugi untuk melihat perkembangan usaha mereka.
NILAI EKONOMI PEMANFAATAN PRODUK TURUNAN ECO-ENZYME
Authors: Herdyanti Mixsindo Korra , Nugroho Bani , Putra Danu , Fattahanisa Aqlyna , Pattiruhu Daniel Lopez
Published: March 2023

Permasalahan sampah merupakan masalah yang umum dijumpai di lingkungan rumah tangga. Jenis sampah yang banyak dihasilkan adalah sampah organik yang hanya ditimbun pada tempat pembuangan sampah sementara atau akhir. Kondisi tersebut menimbulkan masalah timbunan sampah dan dapat menyebabkan masalah lingkungan dan kesehatan bagi warga, khususnya di lingkungan RW 07, Kecamatan Cibodas, Tangerang. Program pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) yang dilakukan adalah penyuluhan nilai ekonomi pemanfaatan produk turunan eco-enzyme, berupa sabun cuci piring. Tujuannya adalah agar warga dapat memanfaatkan sampah kulit buah menjadi eco-enzyme dan produk turunannya, serta mengetahui potensi ekonomi dari produk tersebut. Program dilaksanakan dengan penyuluhan dan peserta mengikuti kegiatan dengan antusias. Peserta mendapatkan informasi baru mengenai pemanfaatan produk turunan eco-enzyme, serta peluang ekonominya. Melalui kegiatan ini diharapkan peserta dapat memanfaatkan peluang yang ada sekaligus melestarikan lingkungan.
GUGATAN SEDERHANA SEBAGAI OPSI PENYELESAIAN SENGKETA UTANG PIUTANG
Authors: Ningrum Rinandu Kusumajaya , Muriani Muriani
Published: March 2023

Penyelesaian sengketa perdata pada dasarnya diselesaikan melalui mekanisme beracara yang sama sebagaimana yang telah diatur dalam peraturan yang berlaku. Bagi. Dalam dunia bisnis, bagi pihak yang bersengketa dengan nilai guagatannya kecil, tentulah sangat membutuhkan efisiensi waktu dan biaya ringan dalam penyelesaian sengketanya, sehingga pelaku bisnis lebih memilih penyelesaian sengketanya melalui cara non litigasi. Penyelesaian sengketa dengan cara non litigasi seringkali tidak dapat menyelesaikan sengketanya tersebut secara tuntas, karena sekalipun telah tercapai kesepakatan, tetapi kesepakatan tersebut tidak memiliki kekuatan mengikat sehingga tidak dapat memaksa para pihak untuk melaksanakannya. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat berupa penyuluhan hukum yang dilakukan secara daring melalui media zoom meeting mengangkat tema Gugatan Sederhana Sebagai Opsi Penyelesaian Sengketa Utang Piutang. Tema ini dimaksudkan untuk memberikan edukasi hukum kepada masyarakat tentang penyelesaian sengketa perdata, khususnya dalam sengketa bisnis yang disebabkan wanprestasi. Gugatan Sederhana merupakan gugatan yang cara penyelesaiannya dilakukan dengan sederhana, cepat dan biaya ringan yang nilai gugatannya tidak lebih dari Rp.500.000.000 (lima ratus juta rupiah). Adapun subyek kegiatan penyuluhan ini adalah Komunitas Pebisnis Pemula Jakarta Barat. Sebagian besar komunitas tersebut adalah pedagang online maupun offline yang mempunyai usahan di wilayah Jakarta Barat. Selama pelaksanaan kegiatan penyuluhan ini, peserta sangat antusias dan bersemangat, hal ini dibuktikan dengan banyak pertanyaan yang diajukan dan peserta menyatakan sangat bermanfaat
PENGOLAHAN MOTIF MENGGUNAKAN TEKNIK ROTATION ESCHER DENGAN INSPIRASI RAGAM HIAS KAIN BATIK MADURA
Authors: Latifah Rania Nurul , Rosandini Morinta
Published: March 2023

Developments in making motifs are very diverse in form and technique; in processing motifs, repetition techniques are needed, one of which is the tessellation repetition technique. Tessellation is creating a two-dimensional plane using geometric elements that are repeated without gaps and overlaps. Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis successfully created tessellation using non-geometric shapes. It has four techniques in its manufacture: translation, reflection, rotation, and glide reflection. Previous studies have carried out the development of the rotation Escher technique with the inspiration of Indonesian fabrics. Still, the results of processing the motifs have not been optimal. So that further research is needed with proper processing to be able to produce more diverse motifs. The Escher rotation technique has special mathematical calculations and uses a different basic form. This study aims to create variations of non-geometric plane motif modules with tessellation compositions using the Escher rotation technique. This study brings Madura batik motifs that also have organic visual similarities and are geometric patterns with the Escher tessellation technique to provide more aesthetic value to the motif work. This study uses a qualitative method by conducting a literature study on the theory of rotation Escher, visual observation of objects in the rotation Escher technique, and Madura Batik fabrics. The next step is to process the motifs digitally using the Escher rotation technique with the inspiration of Madura Batik cloth. The final result is a variation in the shape of the motif in the form of a modification of the Escher rotation technique with visual details of the flora of chickens, peacocks, birds, fish, and flowers to have local content. This variety of motif creations can be used as a visual reference for designers to make motif applications on clothing.Keywords: Batik, Escher, Geometric, Madura, Motive, Tessellation.
LIMBAH FLEXY BANNER SEBAGAI IKATAN DAN ELEMEN ESTETIK PADA FURNITURE ROTAN
Authors: Sumitro Handy Octoriawan S.
Published: March 2023

Visual waste has become a scourge in urban areas because of the massive promotion using flexy banners as the print media. Flexy banners are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which is a derivative of plastic material that is difficult to break down into a serious pile of waste if ignored. Flexy banner waste can turn into a product that has functional and aesthetic values. Utilization of flexy banner waste as a bond and aesthetic element in rattan furniture is the focus of this research. This research uses the design thinking method and the ATUMICS theoretical approach as a reference for modernizing a traditional work. Perform tensile testing on the flexy banner (China), to determine the degree of elongation. Flexy banner material can be folded 2 to 4 times, to minimized the elongation. The touch of a flexy banner as a knot and a aesthetic element on rattan furniture transforms products from classic styles into contemporary ones.Keywords: banner, rattan, product, furniture
RELASI SUBJEK, OBJEK, DAN NILAI PADA PENCIPTAAN KARYA FOTOGRAFI SENI NICO DHARMAJUNGEN
Authors: Damarjati FX
Published: March 2023

In the discourse of fine arts, photography is a medium for expressing the expression of its artists whose practice has been similar to other processes of art creation. Expressive photography has become more subjective than other genres such as journalistic and commercial. It is this difference that makes expression photography an interesting discourse to research from the creation process, the embodiment of the work to the presentation technique. An important element in the process of embodiment of expressive photography is the relationship between the subject, object and the value of the artist’s thoughts. The subject as a photographer/creator/artist undergoes aesthetic and artistic experiences that are heavily influenced by his own history, formal education in art schools, experience of undergoing continuous photography practice, experience of observing and seeing the development of photography both in Indonesia and western country. It is this influence that makes the subject become more mature in choosing objects so that they have value and meaning for their photography career journey as well as being wiser in choosing the stories implied in their photographic works of art. In this study, the figure of Nico darmajungen was deliberately chosen considering the criteria above in accordance with his figure. Moreover, his photography styles have brought about a change in the paradigm of photography in Indonesia. The conclusion of this study is that the aesthetic experience experienced by artists and spectators becomes a major stage before works of art are created. Aesthetic experience has stimulated the brain to create works in accordance with the artistic experience that is practiced. The stages that occur subconsciously but are always repeated in the creation of a work of art seem to be a bridge to read an artist’s creative process.Keywords: Art Photography, Nico Dharmajungen, Art Objects, Art Value, Art Subjects
Dynamic Simulation Approach for Liquid Loading in Horizontal Gas Well X Field Indonesia
Authors: Hapsari Hairuni , Mardiana Dwi Atty , Riswati Shabrina Sri , Rakhmanto Pri Agung
Published: March 2023

There has been intensive investigation on the understanding of the liquid loading phenomenon lately via experiment and transient approach. This is driven due to the limitation of the traditional approach using steady state Turner correlation to be used over a wide range of actual conditions (i.e such as under various tubing diameters, fluid condition (CGR/WGR), and horizontal or deviated trajectory of the well) which can lead to underpredict critical gas rate and mitigation action which directly impact the production and economics limit of the field. By nature, the liquid loading phenomena classified as transient or dynamic phenomena and hence couldn’t be able to be explained under the steady state approach. The application of dynamic well modeling itself has been applied worldwide recently. Therefore, utilizing this new approach for estimating the critical gas rate for horizontal well bring benefit by reducing the uncertainty of the outcome and providing more accurate prediction compare to the traditional approach. The selection of the de-liquification method which uses the bullheading for the horizontal gas well in X field provides the highest production optimization and the most economical approach to the field as there is no additional opex cost required.
Analisis Indeks Masa Tubuh Berbasis Citra Digital Menggunakan Metode Body Surface Area
Authors: Umy Habibah Nurina , Rosyady Phisca Aditya , Pribadi Riski Pribadi
Published: March 2023

Pengukuran berat dan tinggi manusia pada era modern sekarang masih menggunakan metode lama yaitu menggunakan alat ukur manual seperti timbangan digital untuk mengukur berat badan dan stature meter untuk mengukur tinggi badan dan dilakukan secara terpisah sehingga membutuhkan waktu yang cukup panjang jika dilakukan oleh banyak pengguna dan berulang – ulang seperti untuk keperluan administrasi tenaga medis dan rekruitasi instansi militer. Oleh karena itu pada penelitian ini dilakukan pengukuran berat dan tinggi manusia bersamaan dalam satu sistem menggunakan metode body surface area dan operasi morfologi dalam citra digital sebagai penyempurna gambar. Proses dimulai dengan citra masukan berupa foto manusia dengan background putih dan full body dengan manusia menghadap kedepan kamera lurus serta jarak antara manusia dengan kamera handphone 2 meter dan ketinggian kamera dengan lantai berjarak 1.5 meter, setelah itu foto yang dihasilkan akan dilakukan proses segmetasi objek atau preprocessing dengan cara menghitung jumlah piksel dari ujung kaki ke ujung kepala untuk mengetahui nilai tinggi badan sedangkan, untuk menghitung berat badan maka dilakukan  perhitungan luas tubuh  manusia dalam satuan piksel dan satu foto digunakan untuk mendapatkan nilai data acuan. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian tools yang telah dibuat dapat di simpulkan bahwa sistem ini dapat menghasilkan pengukuran tinggi badan maksimal dengan akurasi 99,15% dan berat badan maksimal dengan akurasi 97,35%  dengan reolusi foto 12 mega piksel dengan rincian tinggi foto 2080 px dan lebar foto 4624 px dari data tinggi dan berat badan maka bisa diolah untuk mengetahu nilai indeks massa tubuh yaitu menentukan tubuh ideal manusia.
Kata kunci: Matlab, Pengolahan Citra, Indeks Masa Tubuh, Body Suface Area
PERMEABILITY FACTORS OF OFFICE BLOCK PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AT TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AREA - KARET BENDUNGAN HILIR
Authors: Badri Rikobimo Ridjal , Hartanti Nurhikmah B. Budi
Published: March 2023

The development of public transportation in big cities in general, and Jakarta in particular, has set new trends in regional development by referring to the concept of Transit Oriented Development (TOD). Some superblock area development, bundled as a TOD area ignores several principles, especially pedestrian-friendly related values. Limited regulations and inconsistencies in understanding the application of TOD concepts and theories have resulted in the inappropriate application of TOD principles in transit-oriented areas. This study aims to find the implementation of connecting routes and the use of pedestrian paths with descriptive-qualitative methods by field observation. The research will be conducted in the Transit-Oriented development area Karet-Bendungan Hilir. The study shows that although the area being researched provides an ideal permeable block for pedestrian access, a problem with the management of the access prevents the pedestrian access to be fully functioning as a pedestrian networks system inside a Transit-Oriented Development area.
PENENTUAN PARAMETER GEOMEKANIKA PADA SUMUR X
Authors: Rizky Teuku Ananda , Hartono Kartika Fajarwati , Oetomo Hari Karyadi
Published: March 2023

Studi geomekanika memiliki peran yang vital di industri Petroleum, terutama untuk perencanaan kegiatan pemboran dan hydraulic fracturing; dalam hal ini adalah overburden stress (tegasan vertikal) yang mengontrol inisiasi saat perekahan hidrolik dilakukan, tegasan minimum horizontal serta tegasan maximum horizontal yang dapat menentukan arah patahan dimulai dan kemana arah patahan tersebut merambat. Studi tugas akhir ini bertujuan untuk melakukan evaluasi Sumur X di Lapangan Kilua dengan pendekatan reservoir geomekanika. Pendekatan geomekanika yang dilakukan dalam studi ini adalah dengan menghitung parameter geomekanika; yaitu Overburden Stress, Shear Modulus, dan Young Modulus.Adapun data yang digunakan untuk evaluasi sumur X dan untuk mendapatkan parameter geomekanik tersebut adalah data open hole log dan kemudian diolah secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Logging sumur dilakukan pada kedalaman 160 ft hingga 640 ft; sedangkan pada kedalaman 450 ft hingga 495 ft adalah zona yang mengandung hidrokarbon. Berdasarkan analisis pendekatan geomekanika yang telah dilakukan, jenis patahan pada Lapangan Kilua adalah Reverse atau sesar naik, hal ini didasarkan pada klasifikasi yang telah ditemukan di Sumur X yaitu Shmax > Shmin > Sv, dan lithologi batuan di sumur X didominasi oleh batuan shale dan memiliki nilai Shear Modulus dan  Young Modulus yang cukup tinggi, sehingga batuan tersebut harus diberikan gaya yang cukup besar untuk proses perekahan hidraulik di kedalaman 450 ft hingga 495 ft.
Knowledge protocol of direct and indirect Veneers among dental practitioners - A case study
Authors: Azeez Sazan M. , Amin Bassam K. , Hamid Noor K. , Saber Ali A.
Published: March 2023

Background and objectives:  Dental veneers are constructed from different materials such as porcelain, pressed ceramic, processed composite, or directly applied composite. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the preferred dental materials for veneers and the knowledge about its procedures by dentists in the Kurdistan region/Erbil city
Methods: To assess general dentists' knowledge and practical use of direct and indirect veneers, a cross-sectional survey was undertaken in March 2022 among all general dentists and different dental specialties in Erbil city. The questionnaire was composed of 16 questions and was organized into knowledge, attitude, and practice sections. Google forms were used to collect responses, which were then statistically examined.
Results: This study revealed respondents were having difficulty in veneer cementations followed by tooth preparations, P value=0.025, hence statistically significant.  The most popular veneer among practitioners were EMAX press and EMAX CAD. In addition, veneer dislodgement was the most common problem faced by dentists followed by tooth sensitivity, p value 0.012 so statistically significant.
Conclusions:  Given the study's limitations, it may be stated that dentists should get good expertise in case selection for veneers, shade matching, optimal preparation processes and designs, and current advancements in veneer materials and adhesive techniques.
Drought vulnerability modeling over Mandawa watershed, northern Iraq, using GIS-AHP techniques
Authors: Ahmed Zhyan A. , Sheikh Suleimany Jehan M.
Published: March 2023

Drought is among the most severe natural calamities induced by lack of water, having a negative implication on water resources and agriculture in the affected area. Drought types and severity vary by location, so understanding the spatial distribution can aid in developing measures to overcome this natural hazard. In this study, the areas vulnerable to droughts in the Mandawa watershed in the Kurdistan region of Iraq were determined by employing seven associated factors: rainfall, temperature, LULC, surface slope, soil texture, elevation, and distance to rivers. Satellite imagery of Landsat 8 OLI for 2021 was employed to create the Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) and distance to rivers maps. The elevation and surface slope maps have been generated from the Digital Elevation Model at 30 m resolution, soil texture map was extracted from The FAO Digital Soil Map of the World and the inverse distance weighting method was utilized to interpolate the rainfall and temperature throughout the watershed. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to create a pairwise compression matrix to obtain the weight of each parameter. In the Geographic Information System (GIS) environment, the combined impact of affecting factors was utilized to create the area's drought zonation map. The results indicated that only 5.2% and 13.8% of the study area is vulnerable to extreme and severe droughts, respectively. While more than 35% of the watershed is hardly vulnerable to droughts.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Probably the Secret Codes
Authors: De Jesus Jian Micah
Published: March 2023

Roger Rabbit was falsely accused of murdering Marvin Acme, the owner of Toontown, after photos revealed Acme’s alleged affair with Roger’s wife. A few snapshots, while seemingly harmless, brought a 104-minute journey into uncovering the truth and scandal behind the murder and proving Roger’s innocence. And while the camera that took the photos was not necessarily a criminal justice technology that framed Roger Rabbit, there are real-life cases where a DNA software or a breathalyzer has negatively affected many defendants. Despite the proven usefulness of these technologies, it is not a perfect method in accusing and convicting defendants. The criminal justice system, however, might disagree. Yet, there are many occasions where technology has wrongfully accused an individual, and its lack of source code transparency has created a roadblock for defense counsel.

That roadblock is known as the trade secret privilege. When defense counsel seeks access to source code information to determine the accuracy and reliability of a technology’s data outputs, the owners of these technologies claim “trade secret.” By claiming that privilege, trade secret holders are exercising their intellectual property right to refuse disclosure of their technologies’ secret information. But at what cost?

In early 2021, California Representative Mark Takano gave criminal defendants a glimpse of what the end of this seemingly absolute privilege could look like. That hopeful future clothes itself in the form of H.R. 2438, which would regulate admissibility of trade secret information and place a ban on claiming the privilege in criminal proceedings. And the bill’s future may be solidified if Congress chooses to pass this bill, which it should. This Comment argues the lives and constitutional rights of defendants outweigh the protection of intellectual property in the criminal justice context. By evaluating the policy reasons favoring criminal defendants and considering the importance of trade secret rights, this Comment argues why H.R. 2438 should be passed to keep criminal justice technologies accountable and to ensure the liberty of innocent individuals.
Sclerotherapy in Pyogenic Granuloma: An Open Uncontrolled Trial
Authors: Mayakuntla Bhargavi , Susmitha M. , Ravi S. S. , Bonthu Indira , Anitha V. , Satyanarayana V. V. V.
Published: March 2023

Objectives:

Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a common, benign lesion of vascular origin. It may rapidly grow in response to an unknown stimulus that triggers endothelial proliferation. The treatment of PG using sclerosing agents is a novel approach to overcome drawbacks associated with other procedures. The crucial purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of detergent sclerosant, sodium tetradecyl sulphate (STS) in the management of PG.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 18 patients with PG, attending dermatology venereology and leprosy (DVL) outpatient department (OPD) were treated with sclerotherapy after obtaining written and informed consent. STS solution (3%, 30 mg/mL) was injected with insulin syringe slowly into the lesion until the lesion blanched up to maximum amount of 0.3 mL. Injection was repeated every week until resolution or up to a maximum of 4 doses. Follow-up evaluation was performed monthly, up to 3 months.

Results:

In our study, complete resolution was seen in all the patients. No complication occurred after injection. All the patients were followed up for 3 months and none of the lesions recurred over this duration.

Conclusion:

Sclerotherapy is effective and safe in the treatment of PG without any recurrence. This approach may become a first-line therapy option for PG, especially in cases of recurrent PG associated with bleeding, and in lesions over surgically inaccessible areas.
BAGAIMANA PENGOPTIMALAN MANAJEMEN ASET DAPAT MENINGKATKAN LABA PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Aswat Ibnu , Hijriah Amanah
Published: March 2023

Increasing corporate profits is one of the company's priorities in business operations. Many companies make large sales to increase profits, but the increase in profits does not correspond to forecasts made previously. One of the causes of these charges and expenses is the improper accumulation of depreciation of assets. Many corporate assets have high functional value when asset management is not optimized, but profits are lost due to poor asset management because management cannot control the assets. This has been felt by local businesses in Pontianak City, where efforts have been made to increase profits, starting with service improvements and ending with higher fees, but at the end of the reporting period, the company's earnings report did not meet the expected projections. One of the causes was the high depreciation expense and many assets that were not properly managed, resulting in unnecessary expenses and resulting loss of profits for the company decrease.
Free weight training vs. elastic band training
Authors: Vojinovic Andrija , Janicijevic Danica , Petrovic Milos R. , Garcia-Ramos Amador , Simic Milica , Suzovic Dejan
Published: March 2023

The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of two resistance training (RT) programs (free weight [FW] and elastic band [EB]) on velocity variables (handball throwing velocity [HTV] and maximal theoretical velocity [V0]) using load-velocity (L-V) relationship modelling. Both programs lasted 6 weeks and consisted of performing bench press and overarm dumbbell pull-over using free weights (FW group) or elastic bands (EB group). Nineteen male sports science students were randomly assigned to EB (n=10) or FW group (n=9). Both RT programs increased HTV and V0, although the increment was greater in the FW (>2 m·s-1) compared to the EB group (<1 m·s-1). RT programs had selective effects on the strength variables being FW more effective in increasing 1-repetition maximum, while EB in increasing maximal isometric force. Very large correlations were observed between two-point (L-V relationship modelled through two pairs of L and V data) and multiple-point methods (L-V relationship modelled through six pairs of L and V data) (V0: r=0.96; HTV: r=0.93). All coefficients of variation showed high validity both for V0 and HTV (≤6.2%). Altogether, FW training should be used for increasing the velocity of the throwing performance, while the two-point method for following training-induced changes.
Comparison of two 8-week training interventions on the athletic performance of padel
players
Authors: Sáez de Villarreal Eduardo , Ramos-Garcia Daniel , Calleja-González Julio , E. Alcaraz Pedro , Ramirez-Campillo Rodrigo
Published: March 2023

Padel is an intermittent racket sport played in pairs (2 vs. 2) on a small-sized grass court (20 x 10 m), involving high physical fitness demands for the players. Therefore, this study aims to compare the effect of two 8-week in-season training programs on the athletic performance of male padel players. Participants (age, 22.1±0.8; body height, 182.0±1.0; body mass, 74.7±0.7) were randomly assigned to the integrated training group (IG, n=12) and non-integrated training group (NIG, n=12). The IG trained inside the padel court, integrating neuromuscular exercises with sport-specific (i.e., use of the racket) technical actions. The NIG trained outside the padel court, performing the same neuromuscular exercises and sport-specific technical actions as the IG, although not simultaneously. Before and after the intervention, athletes were assessed for their hand-grip strength, two legged and one-legged Abalakov jump, bench press performance, padel stroke velocity, cardiorespiratory endurance (30-15IFT), 5-m and 10-m linear sprint time and change of direction ability at 90º and 180º using left and right leg. Both groups improved their scores on Abalakov jump tests, bench press performance, stroke velocity, cardiorespiratory endurance (30-15IFT), and change of direction ability at 90º and 180º (all changes p<.05; effect size = 0.22-2.58). The IG improved stroke velocity compared to NIG (p<.05), and only the IG showed pre-post improvements (p<.05; effect size = 0.30-0.76) in change of direction ability at 90º and 180º involving the non-dominant leg (i.e., turn to the right). An 8-week in-season integrated training approach and a non-integrated training approach may induce similar improvements in athletic performance among highly trained male padel players. However, the neuromuscular training program involving an integration of padel-specific and non-specific training exercises may induce greater improvements in padel-specific performance (i.e., stroke velocity) and change of direction speed ability, particularly in movements involving the non-dominant leg.
Evaluating the content validity of the undergraduate summative exam question papers of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology from 6 medical universities in India
Authors: Dayanidhi Vijay Kautilya , Datta Arijit , Hegde Shruti P , Tiwari Preeti
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Summative assessments play a major role in shaping the student’s learning. There is little literature available on validity of summative assessment question papers in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. This study analyses 30 question papers from 6 reputed universities for content validity.
Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional record-based observational study was conducted where 30 university summative question papers in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology from 6 universities across India were evaluated for content validity. The learning domain assessed, the type of questions asked, and sampling of the content was compared and presented in the results.
Results: From the results of the study, it was noted that 80% weightage was allotted to recall in most papers and only one paper tested for application. 70 to 80% of the marks were allotted to Forensic Pathology leading to disproportionate sampling. Core areas in Toxicology and Medical Jurisprudence were sparsely assessed.
Conclusion: The content validity of the summative question papers in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology was unsatisfactory, emphasising the need for evaluation of the clarity and efficacy of the blueprints being used by the universities. Faculty training to motivate and influence a change in the mindset is necessary to bring about a course correction.
Digital badges: An evaluation of their use in a Psychiatry module
Authors: Truskowska Edyta , Emmett Yvonne , Guerandel Allys
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Digital Badges have emerged as an alternative credentialing mechanism in higher education. They have data embedded in them and can be displayed online. Research in education suggests that they can facilitate student motivation and engagement. The authors introduced digital badges in a Psychiatry module in an Irish University. Completion of clinical tasks during the student’s clinical placements, which were previously recorded on a paper logbook, now triggers digital badges. The hope was to increase students’ engagement with the learning and assessment requirements of the module.
Methods: The badges – gold, silver and bronze level – were acquired on completion of specific clinical tasks and an MCQ. This was done online and student progress was monitored remotely. Data was collected from the students at the end of the module using a questionnaire adapted from validated questionnaires used in educational research.
Results: The response rate was 68%. 64% of students reported that badges helped them achieve learning outcomes. 68% agreed that digital badges helped them to meet the assessment requirements. 61% thought badges helped them to understand their performance. 61% were in favour of the continuing use of badges. Qualitative comments suggested that badges should contribute to a higher proportion of the summative mark, and identified that badges helped students to structure their work.
Conclusions: The findings are in keeping with the literature in that engagement and motivation have been facilitated. Further evaluation is required but the use of badges as an educational tool is promising.
Coaching as an educator: Critical elements in a faculty development program
Authors: Lim Sok Mui , Shahdadpuri Ramesh , Pua Ching Yee
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Coaching has gained acceptance in the education field as a way to enable learners to achieve their fullest potential. In the endeavor to set up a coaching ecosystem in our university, we started by equipping our educators with fundamental coaching skills and techniques. Our training workshop, Coaching As An SIT Educator, covers the key coaching competencies and is highly practice focused. Participants get hands-on skills practice using contextualised scenarios that are based on realistic academic, workplace and clinical placement settings.
Methods: To address concerns on time-effectiveness, we adopt a solution-focused approach to coaching. We want to create a mindset shift for educators, from subject experts providing advice and solutions, to coaches asking powerful coaching questions that help students make discoveries and work towards their goals. We encourage our educators to engage students holistically by finding coachable moments in their daily student interactions.
Results: Competency-based assessments are conducted to determine achievement of the learning outcomes, articulated by the knowledge, attitude, and demonstration of coaching skills with students. Assessments consist of a reflection, multiple-choice question (MCQ) quiz, and scenario-based coaching role plays. Participants achieved the learning outcomes as demonstrated from the assessments.
Conclusion: The coach training workshop is the major pillar of our coaching initiative. Beyond the workshop, ongoing coaching development is supported through other activities and resources, including community of practice, coaching circle and knowledge repository. Opportunities for continuous learning and conversation platforms for sharing coaching experiences are part of the growing coaching ecosystem at SIT.
The Correlation between Content Schemata, Linguistic Schemata and Reading Comprehension of Foreign Language Learners
Authors: Roziqin Zainul , Zuhairi Alfan , Mistar Junaidi
Published: March 2023

Reading is a complicated process that involves the reader's engagement with the text to develop meaning. Language proficiency is regarded to be more significant and to contribute more to reading comprehension in reading a second language or a foreign language than other aspects. This study is aimed at to measure which of the content schemata and linguistic schemata contributes the most to reading comprehension. The study was carried out in a sample of 35 English students of the first semester at Foreign Language Class in Al-Qolam Islamic Institute Gondanglegi Malang. The data collection involved two instruments, namely self-assessment, linguistic test and reading comprehension test. To achieve the purpose of the present study, the data were analyzed by using simple correlation with the help of SPSS 16. The result of the computation of simple correlation showed that linguistic schemata contribute more to reading comprehension. The effect analysis of the combined predictors and reading comprehension indicating significance at .000. Simple regression correlation calculations required a significance level of less than 0.05. In other words, there was a correlation between content schemata, linguistic schemata and reading comprehension. EFL teaching professionals and other scholars who intend to study relevant subjects in future research are addressed in suggestions made based on the results.
Prevalence of low back pain among students
Authors: Stefanowicz Anna , Kloc Wojciech
Published: March 2023

Introduction. Low back pain is a very common G-force (Gravity-force) illness. Approximately 80% of the population suffer from low back pain at least once in their lifetime. The main causes of this condition are: an improper preparation of the spine to the erect position within the evolutionary process, weak muscles and a lack of basic knowledge concerning the biomechanics of the human body. Low back pain most frequently affects people at the working age, i.e. from 30 to 60 years old. It has been observed that low back pain tends to be recurring and frequently becomes chronic.
Aim. The aim of this study was to analyse the prevalence of low back pain in the group of 40 students. This group was selected for the research because of their lifestyles which may contribute to the appearance of low back pain. The following factors were analysed: causes of low back pain, its frequency and intensity.
Materials and methods. This study involved a group of 40 third year students of Nursery at the Faculty of Medical Science of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. The selected students were between 21 and 27 years of age. The questionnaire method was applied to carry out the research.
Results and conclusions. The obtained results indicate that the age of people who suffer from low back pain is dropping. 75% of the respondents, aged between 21 and 27, manifested low back pain. The risk factors for such ailments include: additional work, sitting lifestyle and mental exhaustion. The presence of low back pain was connected with: G-force (Gravity-force) – in 35.09% of the cases, work – 21.05% of the cases, standing for a long time – in 21.05% of the cases. The frequency of low back pain was high in 50% of the cases, i.e. the respondents experienced pain several times a month. 50% of the respondents suffered from low back pain more often than once a month, 30% once a month, and the remaining 20% less frequently. The intensity of low back pain amounted, on average, to 4.17 points in the visual–analog scale. The obtained results should not be generalized. Further research needs to be carried out involving a bigger group of people and the results should be verified.