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ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF LOCAL TAX AND POPULATION ON LOCAL ORIGINAL REVENUE IN BIREUEN DISTRICT IN 2007-2016
Authors: Yanti Risma , Anwar Khairil
Published: May 2022

This study aims to Determine the Effect of Local Taxes and the Number of Population on Local Original Revenue in Bireuenn District in 2007-2016. The Data used in this study are secondary Data sourced from Bireuen District Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) 2007-2016. The method of data analysis used in this study is the Multiple Linear Regression models. The results Showed that the local tax partially has a significant and negative effect on the Local Original Revenue in Bireuen District and the Population has a positive and significant effect on the Local Original Revenue in Bireuen District. Whereas simultaneously the variables of Local Taxes and Population have a positive and significant effect on Original Local Revenue in Bireuen District in 2007-2016.
EFFECTIVENESS OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS OF BNI iB Hasanah in PT BNI SYARIAH BANDA ACEH CITY BRANCH (Survey of Customer Behavior Against Banda Aceh)
Authors: Lathifah Hasna , Ahmadsyah Israk , Fitri Cut Dian
Published: May 2022

This reserch aims to give recomendation to BNI Syariah  about the reason of the choice  of products. The effect of cultural, social, personal, and psychologies to customers behavior. The data collections are obtained from 50 respondens. The reserch utilizes mix anlyzing by using mix method triangular approach and multiple linear regression. The result showed that culture  does mot give siqnificant effect, but social, personal and psycology are positive and siqnificanly influence the cusmer behavior. The effectivity of the cognitive aspect was concluded less effective, but affective and conative aspects showed it's that both are effective. The recommendation given to BNI Syariah is to communicate things related to cognitive aspect roomates and maximize social, personal, and physycological variables.
The Effect of Village Fund Allocation on Economic Development in Sawang District, North Aceh Regency
Authors: Amelda Yeni , Umaruddin Umaruddin
Published: May 2022

This study aims to determine the impact of village fund allocations on economic development in Sawang North Aceh Regency Indonesia. This study uses secondary data obtained from the sub-district Head Office of Sawang sub-district, North Aceh in 2017-2018. The method of data analysis used is panel data analysis. The results showed that the of village funds allocation does not influence economic development in Sawang Sub-district, North Aceh Regency in 2017-2018. Keywords: village fund allocation, economic development.
THE ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC NEEDS FOR RAIL TRANSPORT IN KRUENG GEUKUEH, ACEH, INDONESIA
Authors: Hestika Murni , Murtala Murtala
Published: May 2022

This study aims to analyze the level of public demand for railroad transportation in Krueng Geukuh, Dewantara District, North Aceh Regency. The survey method used is the dynamic survey method and static survey, the data analysis method used is using the Load Factor method. The results showed that the travel speed using the Train was 5.3 minutes from each station. The time between the train distance and other public vehicles is 60 minutes. Travel time required in 1 km is 1.88 minutes. Keywords: Load Factor, Travel Speed, Headway, Travel Time, Frequency, Wakru Wait
THE ANALYSIS OF THE DISTRIBUTION AND RECIPIENTS OF RASKIN RICE ON THE NUMBER OF POOR PEOPLE IN INDONESIA
Authors: Fitriyani Ida , Andriyani Devi
Published: May 2022

This study aims to determine the analysis of the distribution and recipient of Raskin rice on the number of poor people in Indonesia during 2006-2017. This study uses time-series data from 2006 to 2017 obtained from the Indonesian Bulog and BPS Indonesia websites. The data are then analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that the distribution and recipient of Raskin rice have a significant effect on the number of poor people in Indonesia during 2006-2017. Simultaneously, the distribution and recipient of Raskin rice have a significant and simultaneous influence on the number of poor people in Indonesia during 2006-2017. Keywords: The amount of rice distribution to the poor, rice recipients, the number of poor people.
THE INFLUENCE OF GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE IN HEALTH AND EDUCATION ON POVERTY IN NORTH ACEH
Authors: Maisarah Maisarah , Sari Cut Putri Melita
Published: May 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of government expenditure of health spending and education spending on poverty in North Aceh. This study uses time series data from 2008-2017. The study utilizes the Dynamic method using the Vector Autoregression model. The results can be seen that the government expenditure of health had no influence on poverty and the government expenditure of education had no effect on poverty in North Aceh in 2008-2017. Keywords:Government expenditure in the field of health, education, poverty.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE DEMAND OF LABOR IN THE 10 REGENCIES/CITIES OF THE SUMATERA UTARA PROVINCE
Authors: Cahyadi Rahmad
Published: May 2022

This study aims to determine the factors that affect the demand for labor in Sumatera Utara Province. This study discusses panel data analysis using data on labor demand, output, number of companies, and economic growth in Sumatera Utara Province from 2013-2019. The regression data panel can be estimated using three models, namely the Common Effect Model (CEM), Fixed Effect Model (FEM), and Random Effect Model (REM). To get the best model, two tests were used, namely the Chow test and the Hausman test. In this study, the best model is obtained is the Fixed Effect Model. Estimation of parameters in panel data regression with Fixed Effect Model obtained a mathematical equation, namely LDit = 3940.726 + 1.60.10-10Oit + 67.06560JPit + 146.0139Git + eit. Based on the significance test, the demand for labor is simultaneously influenced by output, the number of firms and economic growth. When viewed by a partial test (t test), the output variable and the number of companies have a positive and significant effect on labor demand. Meanwhile, the economic growth variable has a positive but insignificant effect on labor demand. Estimation of parameters in panel data regression with Fixed Effect Model obtained a mathematical equation, namely LDit = 3940.726 + 1.60.10-10Oit + 67.06560JPit + 146.0139Git + eit. Based on the significance test, the demand for labor is simultaneously influenced by output, the number of firms and economic growth. When viewed by a partial test (t test), the output variable and the number of companies have a positive and significant effect on labor demand. Meanwhile, the economic growth variable has a positive but insignificant effect on labor demand. Estimation of parameters in panel data regression with Fixed Effect Model obtained a mathematical equation, namely LDit = 3940.726 + 1.60.10-10Oit + 67.06560JPit + 146.0139Git + eit. Based on the significance test, the demand for labor is simultaneously influenced by output, the number of firms and economic growth. When viewed by a partial test (t test), the output variable and the number of companies have a positive and significant effect on labor demand. Meanwhile, the economic growth variable has a positive but insignificant effect on labor demand. the output variable and the number of companies have a positive and significant effect on labor demand. Meanwhile, the economic growth variable has a positive but insignificant effect on labor demand. the output variable and the number of companies have a positive and significant effect on labor demand. Meanwhile, the economic growth variable has a positive but insignificant effect on labor demand.
THE EFFECT OF FLUCTUATION WORLD OIL PRICES AND THE RUPIAH EXCHANGE RATE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN INDONESIA
Authors: Ajnura Ulfa , Juliansyah Hijri
Published: May 2022

This study examined the effect of fluctuations in world oil prices and the rupiah exchange rate on economic growth in Indonesia in the short and long term. This study used time-series data for 31 years. The analytical model used was the Autoregressive Distributed Lag model. The results show in the short term showed that world oil prices had a positive but insignificant effect on economic growth in Indonesia, while the rupiah exchange rate had a negative and significant effect on economic growth in Indonesia. In the long term, world oil prices had a positive and significant effect on economic growth in Indonesia. The rupiah exchange rate has a negative and significant effect on economic growth in Indonesia. It indicated that in the short term, the rupiah exchange rate had an influence or contribution to economic growth in Indonesia, and in the long term, world oil prices had an effect or contribution to economic growth in Indonesia.
INFLUENCE OF FORMAL SMALL INDUSTRY PRODUCTION AND REVENUE REALIZATION TAX ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ACEH UTARA DISTRICT
Authors: Fernanda Sarah , Ichsan Ichsan
Published: May 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of Formal Small Industrial Production and Realization of Tax Revenues on Economic Growth in North Aceh Regency. The datta used in thits studyy are time series in the period e2010-2017. The analytical model used iin this studyy is the Multiplle Linear Regressions Model. The resullt showeld that are that togetther with the variiablles of formal smaall industriasl productiont and the realizations of tax revenuese had a significants effect on economicc growth. While partialy the formall small industriasl productions is significanst and positivee effect economicc growth and the realizations of tax revenuess are significanst and negativelyy effect economicc growth in the districts of North Aceh.
IMPULSE RESPONSE FUNCTION ANALYSIS OF UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, INFLATION, POVERTY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN INDONESIA
Authors: Sari Cut Putri Mellita , Rasyimah Rasyimah
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze how the shock or impulse response function of the variables of the unemployment rate, inflation and poverty rate on economic growth within the research period from 1998-2020. The method used is the Impulse Response Function (IRF) through the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) approach. The results prove that the response given by the unemployment rate (UN) to economic growth due to shocks show a positive response up to the 8th period. The most influential variable on economic growth (PE) is the unemployment rate (UN). Therefore, it is suggestted for the government to provide adequate jobs (as needed) so as to reduce the relatively high unemployment rate and will have an impact on increasing poverty rates in Indonesia.
ANALYSIS OF FOREIGN DEBT IN INDONESIA
Authors: Sayuti Muhammad Refo , Ichsan Ichsan , Anwar Khairil
Published: May 2022

This study aims to determine the short run and long-run effects of foreign exchange reserves, exports, and the dollar exchange rate on the foreign debts of Indonesia. This study uses time-series data during 1994-2020. The study employs the Autoregressive Distributed  Lag  (ARDL)  approach  with  the  help  of  Eviews  9. The results in the short-run equation model showed that the foreign exchange reserve had a positive and significant effect on the foreign debts of Indonesia, while exports and the exchange rate dollar has a positive but insignificant effect on the foreign debts of Indonesia. In the long run, the foreign exchange reserves and exports has a negative and insignificant effect on the foreign debts of Indonesia, while the dollar exchange rate has a positive but insignificant effect on Indonesia's foreign debt.
EFFECT OF ULTRA-ENDURANCE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON THE RESPIRATORY HEALTH OF THE WOMEN RUNNERS
Authors: Lanka Sailaja , Yarlagadda Gopikrishna
Published: May 2022

Endurance physical activities like running are beneficial for enhancement in immunity and functional health. But excessive and high intensity sustained endurance physical activities like marathon and ultra-marathon running might affect negatively the immune capacity of the participants at least temporarily due to high inflammatory stress. Compromises in upper respiratory tract health may be common among recreational marathon runners. Methods: Thirty women recreational marathon runners above the age of forty years participated in the study. WURSS-44 questionnaire was used to quantify the URTI symptom scores of the participants on the previous day of the run, followed by after one day, three days, five days, seven and nine days. ANOVA was used to find out the variance among the different days at 0.05 level of significance. Results: Variance analysis indicated that there was significant difference among the different days URTI scores (F=3.2441at P of 0.0079) of the group and the Tukey’s HSD post hoc analysis brings out that there was significant difference between the run previous day score and the after seventh day score (4.78 at P of p<0.05) and also significant difference between the post first day score and the post ninth day score (4.349 at P of p<0.05) for the group. Conclusion: Above forty years women recreational runners’ group of the study experienced significant increments in their URTI symptoms score due to their acute marathon running event.
Patrones de tratamiento farmacológico en pacientes adultos con dermatitis atópica
Authors: Machado-Alba Jorge E. , Machado-Duque Manuel E. , Gaviria-Mendoza Andrés
Published: May 2022

Introducción: la dermatitis atópica es una enfermedad cutánea inflamatoria crónica, con una prevalencia estimada entre el 2% y el 17% en adultos.
Objetivo: determinar los patrones de prescripción de medicamentos para el tratamiento de pacientes adultos colombianos con diagnóstico de dermatitis atópica durante el año 2017.
Material y métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional que analizó los registros de prescripción entre enero y diciembre de 2017, de pacientes con diagnóstico de dermatitis atópica, con edad mayor de 18 años. Se evaluaron variables sociodemográficas y farmacológicas (corticosteroides tópicos y sistémicos, inhibidores de la calcineurina, inmunomoduladores y antihistamínicos); además, los medicamentos concomitantes. Resultados: se identificaron 15839 pacientes con dermatitis atópica, con edad media de 43,5±25,8 años y mayoría de mujeres (63,7%). Se estimó una prevalencia del 0,3% de adultos registrados en 2017 y una incidencia de 361,0 casos nuevos por cada 100.000 personas año. Los corticosteroides tópicos fueron los medicamentos más prescritos (84,4%), seguidos por los antihistamínicos (59,3%), los corticosteroides sistémicos (32,6%), los inmunomoduladores (1,7%) y los inhibidores de la calcineurina (1,2%). El 56,8% de los pacientes recibían terapia combinada.
Conclusión: la dermatitis atópica y su tratamiento son poco notificados en el país. Afecta principalmente a las mujeres adultas que son tratadas con corticosteroides tópicos, en monoterapia o combinados con anti[1]histamínicos, y corticosteroides sistémicos durante cortos períodos. Los inmunomoduladores e inhibidores de la calcineurina son poco empleados.
Fogo selvagem: a propósito de un caso
Authors: Sánchez-Présiga Laura Isabel , Vélez-Aguirre Juan David , Polo-Ramos Stephanie , Camacho-Chaljub Francisco
Published: May 2022

El pénfigo foliáceo (PF) hace parte de un grupo de enfermedades autoinmunitarias, raras y graves, que son mediadas por autoanticuerpos dirigidos contra proteínas de adhesión celular presentes en la piel, histológicamente caracterizada por acantólisis, y que se manifiestan clínicamente con la presencia de ampollas y costras cutáneas.
Reportamos un caso de PF en una mujer de 22 años, que se presenta con lesiones costrodescamativas extensas, sin compromiso de las mucosas y de olor sui generis. El diagnóstico se confirma con los hallazgos de la histopatología y la inmunofluorescencia directa. Debido a las características demográficas, se infiere que se trata de la variable endémica fogo selvagem.
Teknik Budi Daya dan Karakteristik Ubi Kayu (Manihot esculenta Crantz) di Desa Leuwisadeng, Kecamatan Leuwisadeng, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat
Authors: Abiyyu Arzak Novaldi  , Miranda Citra , Ati Dwi Nurhayati
Published: May 2022

Cassava is one of the food crops that is widely cultivated by farmers in Bogor. Cassava is a secondary crop with the largest harvest area in Leuwisadeng District. In general, cassava can be processed into raw materials or flour raw materials. This study aims to compare cassava cultivation techniques, especially farmers in Leuwisadeng Village with relevant literature and related sources. Data were taken from interviews with several cassava farmers and field observations. The stage of cassava cultivation in Leuwisadeng Village begins with land processing, land sanitation, making mounds, preparing planting material, planting, caring, and harvesting. Most of the farmers in Leuwisadeng Village cultivate cassava not according to standard operation procedure. This discrepancy can be seen from less intensive maintenance activities such as land management, fertilization, hoarding, and weeding. Farmers of Leuwisadeng Village still need assistance related to intensive cultivation processes and techniques.
Pemanfaatan Limbah Air Seni Kelinci menjadi Pupuk Organik Cair di Desa Widorkandang, Magetan
Authors: Sapanli Kastana , Prasetyoningrum Widya Dwi , Rawina Qori Siela , Lestari Ayu , Yusuf Muhammad , Mayesti Pawitri Adhistyana , Azizah Aprilia Ulfatul , Denika Pendiyan , Prastyaningrum Garnish Eka , Fitrinuraisyah Puti , Putri Milenia Kusuma
Published: May 2022

Widorokandang Village, Magetan Regency, East Java has potential in agriculture and animal husbandry. The problems faced in agriculture are about the price of fertilizers and the use of inorganic fertilizers in the long term. The alternative of reducing the use of inorganic fertilizers by using organic fertilizers can help to improve soil structure and good nutrients. This is supported by the existence of a rabbit farm in Widorokandang village which produces rabbit urine waste as the main ingredient for making liquid organic fertilizer. The process of making liquid organic fertilizer is done by fermentation which is easy for the community to do. IPB KKN-T students together with rabbit breeders in Widorokandang village made a liquid organic fertilizer product "Growi". This product is expected to help overcome fertilizer problems in Widorokandang village and improve the community's economy. The relative profit value of the "Growi" liquid organic fertilizer business has a value of more than 1 which is a feasible business.
Numerical simulation of the processes of burning lignite in a vortex furnace with swirling countercurrent flows
Authors: Redko Andriy , Dzhyoiev Rafael , Redko Igor , Norchak Volodymyr , Pavlovskiiy Serhii , Pivnenkо Yurii , Burda Yurii , Redko Oleksandr
Published: May 2022

This work presents the results of a numerical study of the working processes of burning lignite in a vortex furnace with swirling countercurrent flows. The results of computer simulation of the processes of burning lignite with a moisture content of 30%, an ash content of 20% and 35% and a higher calorific value of Qрв = 13.9 MJ/kg and 9.7 MJ/kg, respectively are given. The fields of temperature distribution, gas velocity and particle trajectory in the volume and at the outlet of the furnace are determined. The values of the swirling flow velocity near the exit from the furnace reach 150-170 m/s. Mechanical underburning is 3.7% and 9.4% depending on the ash content. The results of a numerical study have showed that the diameter of lignite particles affects their combustion process: coke particles with an initial diameter from 25 microns to 250 microns burn out by 96%. The furnace provides a complete combustion of pulverized coal particles - 99.8% and of volatiles - 100% at volumetric heat stress in the 2500 kW/m3 furnace. The afterburning of fuel particles containing carbon is ensured by their circulation
Forecasting municipal waste accumulation rate and personal consumption expenditures using vector autoregressive (VAR) model
Authors: Bień Jurand
Published: May 2022

Accurate forecasting of municipal solid waste (MSW) generation is important for the planning, operation and optimization of municipal waste management system. However, it’s not easy task due to dynamic changes in waste volume, its composition or unpredictable factors. Initially, mainly conventional and descriptive statistical models of waste generation forecasting with demographic and socioeconomic factors were used. Methods based on machine learning or artificial intelligence have been widely used in municipal waste projection for several years. This study investigates the trend of municipal waste accumulation rate and its relation to personal consumption expenditures based on the yearly data achieved from Local Data Bank (LDB) driven by Polish Statistical Office. The effect of personal consumption expenditures on the municipal waste accumulation rate was analysed by using the vector autoregressive model (VAR). The results showed that such method can be successfully used for this purpose with an approximate level of 2.3% Root Mean Square Error (RMSE).
Dimensions and Factors that Determine Integration of Small-Scale Sources in the Structures of Virtual Power Plants
Authors: Kucęba Robert
Published: May 2022

In the paper the author has attempted to achieve two convergent objectives: cognitive and empirical ones. The cognitive goal constituted an analysis of the definitions of virtual organi-sations and their adaptation while defining Virtual Power Plants (VPPs). When discussing the discourse in the area of virtual organisations, the author has attempted to justify the fact that the terminology pertaining to virtual organisations should constitute the foundations for defining Virtual Power Plants. With such an assumption, a vital importance has been assigned to co-sharing of “soft” resources – key competencies, and also organisational (managerial) integration. In the context of the adopted definitions, the distributed structure of virtual power plant has been em-bedded into four layers of Smart Grid: Customer Technology, Operational Technology, Smart Metering, Energy Management System. A measurable value of the conducted discourse has been aggregation of management functions of VPP, carried out in the four-layer structure of Smart Grid. In turn, the empirical objective was to determine and distinguish, based on the conducted expert research, the factors that determine the development of small-scale energy sector, including re-newable energy sources and prosumer installations – simultaneously determining the inclination of distributed electricity producers to mutual integration in the structures of virtual power plants. Assuming, in accordance with the definitions and discourse included in the first part of the paper, that the determined factors, among others, creating virtual power plants are not only of techno-logical nature, the author has developed four portfolios of these factors. They include the following ones: technological, economic (including micro- and macro-economic), environmental, and social. The experts participating in the research could select 5 factors from each of the developed portfolio which in their opinion determined the inclination of distributed electricity producers to integrate their sources in the structures of virtual power plants. A measurable value of the empirical part has been aggregating the determinants generated and distinguished in the research process.
Hyponym Games in Enriching Students’ English Vocabulary: A Case Study in Junior High School
Authors: Hadi Muhamad Sofian , Widiyaningsih Monica Lucy
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of Hyponym Games in improving the vocabulary mastery of 7th graders of SMP Muhammadiyah 01 Sukajaya. It was a quantitative study applying pre-experimental approach with one group of pre-test and post-test design. A total number of 30 students participated in this study. The results of t-test statistical data analysis revealed that in the pre-test, the average score gained by the students was 54, while in the post-test, the students obtained the average score of  74.73. Additionally, the calculation of the data showed that in the significance level of 0.05, tcalwas 7.0 with ttableof 1.701, or 7.0 > 1.701. Therefore, this study confirms that Hyponym Games are effective to enrich students’ vocabulary mastery.
The Influence of Shadowing Technique to The Students Listening Ability
Authors: Andriani Dwi , Agustina Eka , Setiadi Agung , Afas Muhammad Zainudin
Published: May 2022

The objective to this research was to find out whether or not there was any significant difference between students who were taught listening by using Shadowing Technique and who were not taught by using Shadowing technique at the tenth grade students of SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Sukaraja. All of The tenth grade students of SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Sukaraja that consisted of 152 students was as population. By using purposive sampling, the sample was class X TKJ 1with total 34 as experimental class and X TKJ 2 with total 35 as control class. The data analysis was carried out by using Independent t-test for SPSS 25 version. The result shows that value of t-obt = 3.434 is higher than t-t = 2.000 and the P-out put of sign (2-tailed) is  (0.001<0.05). Based on the result, it means that there is any significant difference between students who are taught listening by using Shadowing Technique and who are  not taught by using Shadowing technique at the tenth grade students of SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Sukaraja.
Vocabulary Learning Strategies Used by Undergraduate Students
Authors: Simanjuntak Herlina Lindaria
Published: May 2022

Vocabulary is a tool for clarification of thinking, clearing, and satisfying expression of ideas. Hence, the research aims at investigating Vocabulary-learning strategy by EFL students. The data were collected by using questionnaires and interviews. This research employed a descriptive method by examining O’Malley and Chamot’s strategies (2004). The results show that the common strategies used by learners in vocabulary learning namely Reading short stories, Reading loudly, Repeating after the lecturers, Using English social media, Making list of memorized vocabulary, Skipping new word which likely does not need to study, Watching movie, Listening the song, Applying new words in the sentences, Making conversation with friends in and outside the classroom, Writing the word repeatedly, Asking the lecturers or classmates who understand more than them, and Asking the lecturers to translate the meaning of a word. Meanwhile, the strategies to develop their English vocabulary such as Writing the repeated word, Discovering the meanings of new words by using the dictionary, Memorizing new vocabulary, Saying the word loudly in front of the mirror, and Using English social media.
The Use of Prepositions among EFL Learners: A Systematic Review
Authors: Damayanti Damayanti , Sundari Hanna
Published: May 2022

As a second/foreign language learner, one should understand the rules and convention of the language s/he learns and how to use it. Therefore, s/he needs to master the language to be able to have good communication with others. One aspect that needs to be learned is parts of speech such as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions. Prepositions play a significant role in helping students increase their language skills. However, many students still face difficulties in learning its type of parts of speech. The purpose of this study is to examine the trends and main findings of the studies about the main error types and causes in using prepositions among second/foreign language learner. For this objective, articles from databases comprising Google Scholar, Eric, and Garuda Ristek were reviewed, and overall, selected articles were analysed. As the research methodology, systematic review was performed. A content analysis was used to evaluate the articles. According to the results of the study, the main error type in using prepositions among the learners is the wrong use of prepositions. In the meantime, the main cause of the errors made by the learners in using prepositions is the interlingual interference
The School Literacy Movement at SDIT Nurul Yaqin Jakarta
Authors: Susanti Dewi Indah , Nafilah Ila , Fidinillah Mildan Arsdan
Published: May 2022

The School Literacy Movement (GLS) is an implementation of the Regulation of the Minister of Education and Culture Number 23 of 2015 concerning on the “Cultivation of Character”. Literacy culture is a habit of thinking followed by a reading-writing process which will eventually lead to critical thinking, problem solving, scientific development, and creation of works. This study aims to describe the policy of the school literacy movement at SDIT Nurul Yaqin. This type of study was a qualitative descriptive study with a case study approach. Data collection techniques employed interviews, observation and documentation. Source triangulation was conducted to ensure data validity. Research results point out as: (1) programs that support the GLS policy at SDIT Nurul Yaqin comprise of reading times, exhibitions, reading corners, story-telling, wall magazine, numeracy literacy, and making comics; and (2) factors supporting the implementation of the GLS policy program at SDIT Nurul Yaqin include commitment of the principal, participation of parents, support from the school community, allocation of 15 minutes of time for literacy, and varied media literacy. The inhibiting factors for GLS at SDIT Nurul Yaqin include inadequate books, inadequate library space, no GLS bureaucratic structure, and students’ reading awareness is still low
Mood and Modality in Tim Cook’s Speeches: Tenor of Discourse
Authors: Nurani Siti , Mulyadi Mulyadi , Sari Rita Karmila
Published: May 2022

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Prenatal care and obstetric outcome based on the insurance status of immigrants in South Korea: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Jo Yun Sung , Um Ji Soo , Lee Kyung Eun , Kim Sa Jin , Shin Jae Eun
Published: May 2022

Background: Immigrants face various problems in accessing healthcare because of lacking medical insurance. This study retrospectively evaluated the effect of insurance on the prenatal care and the obstetric outcomes of immigrants in South Korea. The main objective was to compare the obstetric complications between uninsured and insured immigrants, and the secondary objective was to compare the prenatal care and maternal nutrition during pregnancy. Methods: Using data from the hospital records, we compared the perinatal outcomes of insured and uninsured women who delivered at Buchoen St. Mary’s Hospital between 2010 and 2020, including the sociodemographic data, prenatal care, obstetric outcomes, and maternal nutrition. The association between insurance status and the various perinatal outcomes of immigrants was assessed using multivariate logistic regression, adjusting for potential confounding variables. Results: In total, 320 immigrant women were included, and 52 (16%) were uninsured. Uninsured immigrants had fewer numbers and a later initiation of prenatal care visits (7.75 ± 4.44 vs. 12.45 ± 3.75, p < 0.001; 1st trimester: 36.5% vs. 66.8%, p < 0.001, respectively), and a lower percentage of an adequate Kessner index score (26.9% vs. 63.8%; p < 0.001, respectively) than insured immigrants. The obstetric complications and maternal nutrition did not significantly vary. After adjusting for the confounding factors, the uninsured immigrants had a higher odds ratio of less-than-adequate prenatal care (adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 5.18; 95% confidence interval: 2.54–10.53; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Uninsured immigrants had inadequate prenatal care compared to insured immigrants, but this did not result in adverse obstetric and maternal outcomes.
Use of Endometrial Scratching in IVF/IUI – A Worldwide Opinion and Clinical Practice Survey
Authors: Shoham Gon , Alexandroni Heli , Leong Milton , Shulman Adrian , Weissman Ariel
Published: May 2022

Background: Following recent publications regarding the use of the controversial procedure, endometrial scratching (ES), we wish to gain insights into in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinicians’ knowledge and practice, including an updated literature review, current versus past utilization, patient selection, timing and frequency. Methods: Internet-based self-report multiple-choice/multiple-answer survey of IVF clinics. Results: Of the 143 IVF units completing the survey, 119 have used ES in IVF/intrauterine insemination (IUI). Of the respondents with ES experience, 94% recommended ES to patients with repeated implantation failure, 32.3% to patients with a thin endometrium, and 3.5% to general IVF/IUI patients. The majority of respondents performed ES only once prior to an IVF cycle. Of current or past ES users, 73% stopped or reduced ES frequency after reading recent ES-related publications. This was despite the finding that 57.2% believed that ES increased implantation and live-birth likelihood in selected IVF/IUI patients. Conclusions: Despite previous widespread utilization of ES, the lack of consensus regarding patient selection, timing, and benefits of the procedure, has prompted many IVF clinicians who used the procedure in the past to abandon the intervention. According to our study, ES is practiced most commonly for patients with repeated implantation failure and performed once during the luteal phase. Further research is needed to obtain definitive practice guidelines based on ES successes and failures–specifically a prospective randomized controlled study according to the methodology used by Barash et al., original publication.
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA): review of risk factors, diagnostic methods, conservative and surgical treatment
Authors: Sułkowski Leszek , Matyja Andrzej , Osuch Czesław , Matyja Maciej
Published: May 2022

Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is an acquired condition defined as a thinning, widening and protruding of the linea alba following an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. The aim of this review is to provide insight in the pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostic methods and treatment modalities of DRA. DRA occurs in both women and in men, however, it is extraordinarily common and even expected condition affecting over half of women during pregnancy and one third 12 months after childbirth. There is no consensus of risk factors for DRA. Proposed risk factors include multiparity, maternal age and high age, caesarean section, macrosomia, multiple pregnancy, ethnicity, heavy lifting, body mass index (BMI) and diabetes. To diagnose the presence of DRA and its severity the interrecti distance (IRD) is measured. Palpation, caliper, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) are applied to measure IRD and exclude concurrent hernias. DRA is mostly treated conservatively by physiotherapists. However, physiotherapy is unlikely to prevent or completely treat DRA. Over four fifth of patients are unsatisfied with the results of training programmes and opted for surgical intervention. Thereby the main purpose of physical training is to restore function, not to reduce the DRA. Physiotherapy may be an alternative for those who cannot undergo surgery. In case if severe cosmetic and functional impairment patients are referred for surgery. Patients with severe symptoms benefit more from surgery. Surgery is challenging since guidelines almost do not exist. Plication and mesh reinforcement are recommended by most authors, however whether it should be open or laparoscopic remains debatable.
Serum Microelements, Amino Acids and Acyl Carnitines Levels in Pregnancies Complicated with Preeclampsia: A Prospective Study
Authors: Zhang Min , Wu Hanglin , Yu Limin , Luo Tengfei , Wen Caihe , Chai Yun
Published: May 2022

Background: To evaluate the feasibility of serum microelements, amino acids and acyl carnitine levels to predict maternal complications and adverse infant outcomes in pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia. Methods: We launched a prospective study including 81 pregnant patients. Serum microelements, amino acids and acyl carnitine levels were tested using external calibration technique or high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Concentrations of metabolites were compared between the preeclampsia and control groups. Logistic regression models were used to assess the relevance between the metabolites and pregnancy outcomes in preeclampsia patients without severe features. Results: Concentrations of some microelements, amino acids and acyl carnitines were significantly higher or lower in preeclampsia patients. Women with severe preeclampsia had significantly lower (hexadecanoyl carnitine + octadecenoyl carnitine)/acetyl carnitine [(C16 + C18:1)/C2] compared to mothers without severe features. Lower (C16 + C18:1)/C2 was found in women who developed maternal complications (p = 0.07) or experienced adverse infant outcomes (p < 0.01) compared with those who did not in patients without severe features. Levels of (C16 + C18:1)/C2 at enrollment resulted in moderate prediction rates for maternal outcomes [areas under the curves (AUC) 0.746, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 0.543, 0.948] and perinatal outcomes (AUC 0.871, 95% CI 0.729, 1.000). Conclusions: Maternal levels of microelements, amino acids and acyl carnitines were associated with preeclampsia. Levels of (C16 + C18:1)/C2 seemed to be a potential biomarker in the prediction of maternal complications and adverse infant outcomes in preeclampsia patients without severe features. Further studies are needed to validate its predictive application.
Platelet TAU is Associated with Changes in Depression and Alzheimer's Disease
Authors: Sarg Bettina , Korde Dhwani S. , Marksteiner Josef , Humpel Christian
Published: May 2022

Background: Platelets (thrombocytes) are small anuclear cells that play an important role in blood clotting. They are activated and dysfunctional in brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and depression. Platelets express the amyloid-precursor protein (APP) and release beta-amyloid40 into the blood. Recent evidence reports that platelets also express the microtubule-associated protein tau. In this study, we further characterized the molecular appearance of tau and examined its alterations in patients with neurocognitive impairment. Methods: Platelets were isolated from patients with AD, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or depression and compared to healthy controls. Subsequently, FACS analysis was employed to characterize platelets for platelet surface P-selectin (CD62P). In order to enhance the detection levels, samples were pooled (15 samples per group) and analyzed by Lumipulse Assay, Western blots, and mass spectrometry. Results: Tau is expressed in human platelets and tau levels were decreased in platelets isolated from patients with AD and depression. Additionally, phospho-tau-181 was slightly increased in patients with depression. We show that tau is highly fragmented (20–40 kDa) in the platelet extracts using Western blot analysis. The mass spectrometry data did not show a clear identification of tau in the pooled platelet samples. Conclusions: Our data reveal that tau is found in platelets, possibly in a highly fragmented form. Tau levels may be used as a potential diagnostic approach to differentiate AD and depression from healthy controls.
Characterization of the Extracellular Volatile Metabolome of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Applying an in vitro Biofilm Model under Cystic Fibrosis-Like Conditions
Authors: Koehler Timo , Wingender Jost , Lueling Michelle , Meckelmann Sven W. , Telgheder Ursula , Schmitz Oliver J.
Published: May 2022

Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive hereditary disease that leads to the production of thickened mucus in the lungs, favouring polymicrobial infections, such as chronic lung infections with the bacterial opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Method: A biofilm model in combination with an adapted sampling and GC-MS analysis method were applied to in vitro studies on different variables influencing the composition of the extracellular volatile metabolome of P. aeruginosa. Results: A significant influence on the metabolome could be demonstrated for the culture medium as well as the atmosphere during cultivation (aerobic or anaerobic). Furthermore, a significant influence of the mucoid (alginate-overproducing) phenotype of the bacterium on quantity and composition of volatile organic compounds could be observed. Based on the results a solid culture medium was developed to simulate the nutrient conditions in the lungs of a CF patient. The extracellular volatile metabolome of bacterial strains P. aeruginosa ATCC 10145, PAO1 and FRD1 was characterized under CF-like conditions. Conclusions: Bacterial strain-dependent metabolites were identified. When P. aeruginosa PAO1 and FRD1 clinical isolates were compared, 36 metabolites showed significant variations in intensities. When the clinical isolates were compared with the reference strain (P. aeruginosa ATCC 10145), 28 metabolites (P. aeruginosa PAO1) and 70 metabolites (P. aeruginosa FRD1) were determined whose peaks showed significant deviation (p > 95%) in intensity. Furthermore, the bacterial strains could be differentiated from each other by means of two principal components.
Study on the Rare Semiaquatic Plant Elatine hydropiper (Elatinaceae) in Lithuania: Population Density, Seed Bank and Conservation Challenges
Authors: Taura Laurynas , Kamaitytė-Bukelskienė Liucija , Sinkevičienė Zofija , Gudžinskas Zigmantas
Published: May 2022

Background: Wet, intermittently flooded freshwater coastal and shallow water habitats are notable for their high biodiversity. Many of the usually semiaquatic annuals or small perennials common in such habitats are in decline due to the high sensitivity of such habitats to changes caused by anthropogenic and natural factors. The Euro-Siberian semiaquatic Elatine hydropiper rarely occurs in Lithuania and is protected there and in other Baltic and Central European countries. In 2020, we found a large population of Elatine hydropiper in southern Lithuania (Varėna district) in Lake Pabezninkai and its exposed shores. The water level of the lake has receded by about 1.5–1.6 m since 2018, exposing wide, wet, and sandy or silty shores. The aim of this study was to determine the status of the Elatine hydropiper population and to assess its potential for long-term survival. The objectives of the study were to (a) determine the size and quantitative characteristics of the population, (b) assess the seed bank in the shallows and exposed shores of the lake, (c) assess the species diversity in the communities with Elatine hydropiper, (d) evaluate the conservation value of the studied species and the lake habitat. Methods: The studies were carried out between 2020 and 2021. The number and coverage of plant patches as well as seed bank studies were carried out at three sites with different shoreline substrate. At each site, the number of patches and coverage was assessed in 50 sample plots of 100 cm2. The seed bank was examined in the top 5 cm of the substrate. A total of 90 substrate samples were analyzed. Results: We found that Elatine hydropiper grows on ca. 0.38 ha in the lake and on ca. 0.95 ha on the shores. On the exposed shores, the mean number of Elatine hydropiper patches per 1 m2 was 2155 ± 1241.5 and their mean cover was 23.17% of the surface. Seed bank analyses revealed that the seeds and seed shells were significantly more abundant in the bottom sediments than in the shore sand or silt. The mean number of seeds per liter of soil was 85.8 ± 210.2, and the mean number of seed shells was 217.0 ± 265.8. Conclusions: The assessment of the status of the species in Lithuania according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) criteria has led us to conclude that it should now be classified as vulnerable [A3; B1ab(iii); C2a(ii); D2]. The key to protecting Elatine hydropiper and other co-occurring rare species with similar ecological and biological characteristics, as well as the plant communities of shallows and exposed wet banks, is to protect their habitats. The survival of the species and their habitats could be assured by recurring significant water level fluctuations in the lake, resulting in periodic emergence of patches of wet sand or silt free from perennial vegetation.
Immunomodulatory and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Berberine in Lung Tissue and its Potential Application in Prophylaxis and Treatment of COVID-19
Authors: Majdalawieh Amin F. , Yousef Sarah M. , Abu-Yousef Imad A. , Nasrallah Gheyath K.
Published: May 2022

Natural products with known safety profiles are a promising source for the discovery of new drug leads. Berberine presents an example of one such phytochemical that has been extensively studied for its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties against myriads of diseases, ranging from respiratory disorders to viral infections. A growing body of research supports the pluripotent therapeutic role berberine may play against the dreaded disease COVID-19. The exact pathophysiological features of COVID-19 are yet to be elucidated. However, compelling evidence suggests inflammation and immune dysregulations as major features of this disease. Being a potent immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory agent, berberine may prove to be useful for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. This review aims to revisit the pharmacological anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory benefits of berberine on a multitude of respiratory infections, which like COVID-19, are known to adversely affect the airways and lungs. We speculate that berberine may help alleviate COVID-19 via preventing cytokine storm, restoring Th1/Th2 balance, and enhancing cell-mediated immunity. Furthermore, the role this promising phytochemical plays on other important inflammatory mediators involved in respiratory disorders will be underscored. We further highlight the role of berberine against COVID-19 by underscoring direct evidence from in silico, in vitro, and in vivo studies suggesting the inhibitory potential berberine may play against three critical SARS-CoV-2 targets, namely main protease, spike protein, and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptor. Further preclinical and clinical trials are certainly required to further substantiate the efficacy and potency of berberine against COVID-19 in humans.