bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGEMBANGAN E-MODUL BERBANTUAN SIMULASI VIDEOSCRIBE UNTUK MELATIH KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA PADA POKOK BAHASAN GERAK PARABOLA DI SMA
Authors: Marcelina Sofia , Medriati Rosane , Putri Desy Hanisa
Published: July 2024

ABSTRAK Modul elektronik adalah alat atau sarana pembelajaran yang berisi materi, metode, batasan-batasan dan cara mengevaluasi yang telah dirancang secara sistematis dan menarik untuk mencapai kompetensi yang diharapkan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitan dan pengembangan (R&D) yang bertujuan untuk menghasilkan e-modul berbantuan simulasi videoscribe untuk melatih kemampuan bepikir kritis siswa pada pokok bahasan gerak parabola. Model pengembangan yang telah digunakan yaitu model 3D dengan langkah-langkah Define, Design dan Develop. Validasi telah dilakukan oleh 3 judgement ahli untuk menilai produk    yang dikembangkan dari aspek isi, penyajian, bahasa dan media. Berdasarkan hasil validasi aspek isi didapatkan hasil persentase sebesar 82,14% dengan kategori sangat layak, aspek penyajian sebesar 89,28% dengan kategori sangat layak, aspek bahasa sebesar 93,51% dengan kategori sangat layak dan aspek media sebesar 77,08% dengan kategori sangat layak. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa e-modul pembelajaran berbantuan simulasi videoscribe dihasilkan layak dengan presentase rata-rata sebesar 85,50% yang termasuk dalam kategori sangat layak. Kata kunci: Penelitian dan Pengembangan, E-Modul, Videoscribe, Berpikir Kritis, Flip PDF Professional  ABSTRACT The electronic module is a learning tool that contains material, methods, limitations and ways of evaluating which are designed systematically and attractively to achieve the expected competencies. This research is a research and development (R&D) which aimed to produce e-modules assisted by videoscribe simulation to train students' critical thinking skills on the subject of parabolic motion. The development model used is a 3D model with the steps Define, Design and Develop. The validation was carried out by 3 expert judgments to assess products developed from the aspects of content, presentation, language and media. Based on the results of the validation of the content aspect, the percentage results were 82.14% with the very feasible category, the presentation aspect was 89.28% with the very feasible category, the language aspect was 93.51% with the very feasible category and the media aspect was 77.08%. very decent category. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the videoscribe simulation-assisted learning e-module is feasible with an average percentage of 85.50% which is included in the very feasible category.language and media.               Keywords: Research and Development, E-Module, Videoscribe, Critical Thinking, Flip PDF Professional
MENGUNGKAP PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN LKS BERBASIS INKUIRI
Authors: Hasmedi Toni , Defianti Aprina
Published: July 2024

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap peningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa dengan menggunakan LKS berbasis inkuiri. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuasi eksperimen dengan rancangan nonequivalent control-group pre-test post-test design. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa SMA Negeri 2 Bengkulu. Data yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari data hasil pretest, data hasil posttest, dan data gain standar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: a) berdasarkan rata-rata hasil pretest diperoleh bahwa tidak ada perbedaan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa antara kelompok treatment dan kelompok kontrol; b) berdasarkan rata-rata hasil posttest diperoleh bahwa keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa kelompok treatment lebih besar dari pada kelompok kontrol; c) berdasarkan rata-rata gain standar diperoleh bahwa peningkatan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa kelompok treatment lebih besar dari pada kelompok kontrol. Kata Kunci: Inkuiri, LKS, keterampilan berpikir kritis ABSTRACT This study aims to reveal sudents’ critical thinking skills after using the worksheets based on inquiry. The method of this study was quasy eksperriment with nonequivalent control-group pre-test post-test design. The subject of this study was students of SMA Negeri 2 Bengkulu. The data were oftained by pretestt, post test, and gain standard. The results showed: a) based on the average pretestt results showed that there was no difference between the students' critical thinking skills treatmentt group and the control group; b) based on the average post-test results showed that the students' critical thinking skills treatmentts groups is greater than in the control group; c) based on the average standard gain is obtained that increase students' critical thinking skills treatmentts groups is greater than in the control group. Keywords: Inquiry, LKS, critical thinking skills
IDENTIFIKASI GAYA BELAJAR SISWA KELAS X MIA DI SMA KOTA BENGKULU
Authors: Sari Risma Afrida , Koto Irwan , Mayub Afrizal
Published: July 2024

ABSTRAK
 
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk (a) mengidentifikasi tipe gaya belajar yang dominan dari 123 siswa-siswa  kelas X SMA Negeri Kota Bengkulu ditinjau dari jenis kelamin, dan (b) menentukan kecenderungan tipe gaya belajar siswa-siswa SMA Negeri Bengkulu ditinjau dari gaya belajar KOLB. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dan subjek penelitian menggunakan teknik convenient sampling. Instrumen utama untuk memperoleh data penelitian adalah (a) angket gaya belajar KOLB yang telah diterjemahkan ke dalam Bahasa Indonesia, dan (b) observasi kelas untuk mendukung data angket. Hasil analisis data angket gaya belajar menyatakan bahwa 123 siswa kelas X terdiri dari (a) 47 (38%) siswa dengan gaya belajar assimilator, (b) 26 (21%) siswa dengan gaya belajar converger, (c) 31 (25%) siswa dengan gaya diverger, dan (d) 19 (16%) siswa dengan gaya belajar accomodator. Gaya belajar siswa laki-laki dominan pada tipe diverger tetapi gaya belajar siswi perempuan lebih dominan pada tipe assimilator. Implikasi dari hasil penelitian ini adalah guru perlu untuk mengetahui tipe gaya belajar yang dominan dari peserta didik sehingga kegiatan pembelajaran dan penggunaan media pembelajaran disesuaikan dengan tipe gaya belajar dari siswa-siswanya.
 
Kata kunci : Gaya belajar Kolb, jenis kelamin, Siswa kelas X
 
ABSTRACT
 
The aims of this study are to (a) identify the dominant type of learning style of 123 class X students of Public High School in Bengkulu City in terms of gender, and (b) determine the preference of the learning style during physics learning in classroom. The method used in this study was descriptive quantitative and the subjects were obtained by the convenience sampling technique; the main instrument to get the data for this study was the Indonesian version of Kolb Learning Style Inventory and the classroom observation to support the KLSI data. The results of data analyses reveal that (a) the dominant learning style of male students were diverger type but the assimilator type for the female students, (b) the preferred learning style are 38% students with the assimilator learning styles; 21% students with the convergent learning styles, 25%) students with the divergent style, and 16% students with the accommodator learning style. The implication of the findings of this study is that teachers need to know the preferred learning style of their students so that learning activities and the use of learning media are adapted to the type of student’s learning style.
 
Keywords: david kolb's learning style, descriptive reasearch
KEANEKARAGAMAN JENIS DAN PEMANFAATAN HASIL HUTAN BUKAN KAYU (HHBK) DI KAWASAN HUTAN KEMASYARAKATAN (HKM) DESA GIRIMADIA KECAMATAN LINGSAR KABUPATEN LOMBOK BARAT)
Authors: Irwan Muhammad , Ratnaningsih Yulia
Published: July 2024

Hutan Indonesia merupakan salah satu hutan tropis terluas ketiga di dunia dan ditempatkan pada urutan kedua dalam hal tingkat keanekaragaman hayati. Di Indonesia sendiri, Di Indonesia memiliki kekayaan hayati yang sangat beragam sekitar 30.000 – 40.000 jenis tumbuhan yang tersebar di hutan tropis di tiap pulau (Juliana, 2011). Adapun penelitian ini bertujuan Untuk mengetahui  jenis dan pemanfaatan tanaman HHBK dikawasan hutan kemasyarakatan (HKm) Giri Madia untuk vegetasi dan tumbuhan bawah dan Untuk mengetahui indeks keanekaragaman jenis Hasil Hutan Bukan Kayu (HHBK) di kawasan Hutan Kemasyarakatan (HKm) Giri Madia.Penelitian dilaksanakan di Desa Giri Madia Kecamatan Lingsar Kabupaten Lombok Barat.  Waktu Penelitian telah dilakukan  selama 1 bulan yaitu dari bulan Mei s/d dengan Juni 2017 penelitian ini, Penetuan teknik pengambilan data menggunakan Streep sampling wait random start, yang akan dijadiakan sumber adalah kawasan Hutan Kemasyarakatan (HKm) Giri Madia seluas 329 ha, sedangkan luas HKm disekitar Kebun Baru kurang lebih 42 ha, intesitas sampling yang diambil 5% sehingga jumlah petak contoh yang diambil adalah 53 petak. Jenis HHBKyang dimanfaatkan sebagai berukut Kemiri (Aleuretus moluccana), Durian (Durio Zibathinus), Aren (Arenga pinnata), Belinjo (Gnetum gnemon), Nangka (Artocarpus heterpphyllus), Bambu (bambuseae Sp), Coklat (Theobroma cacao), Pisang (Musa paradisiae), Sukun (Artocarpus alfilis) adapun jenis  tumbuhan bawah yang dimanfaatkan adalah Kunyit (Corcuma longa), Golkar, Sirih hutan (Piper codocibracteum C.DOC), Laos (Alpinia galangal), Pakis (Plantea Sp), Talas (Colocasia esculanta), Ubi kayu (Manihot esculanta) dan Jahe (Zingiber officinale) dan Indeks keanekaragaman jenis untuk tingkat pohon rendah 1,637, untuk tingkat tiang 1,58, tingkat pancang 1,767 dan untuk tingkat semai 1,679, memiliki keanekaragaman jenis rendah.
POTENSI INDEKS DAN KEANEKARAGAMAN HAYATI AIR TERJUN NCONA DI DESA RANGGO KECAMATAN PAJO KABUPATEN DOMPU
Authors: Akbar Jumratul , Wanitaningsih Sad Kurniati
Published: July 2024

Air terjun Ncona adalah salah satu kawasan yang menjanjikan sebagai sektor pariwisata dan menjadi terobosan untuk meningkatkan pendapatan daerah tersebut. Ketinggian air terjunNcona kurang lebih 20 meter dan memiliki pemandangan yangsangat indah dan masih sangat terjaga kealamiannya.Selain itu akses ke lokasiobyek wisata ini cukup baik walau pengunjung perlu berjalan kaki untuk melewatijalan setapak melewati sawah perkebunan masyarakat sekitar.Obyek wisata airterjun Ncona ini masih sangatjarang diketahui keberadaannya namun sangat berpotensi untuk menggerakkanperekonomian masyarakat sekitar. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif. Untuk pengumpulan data primer dan data sekunder,Teknik pengambilan data untuk penempatan jalur dilakukan streep sampling with randon star.Dengan intensitas sampling 50% dari 1 hektar luas Kawasan sehingga petak contoh yang di ambil adalah 13 petak.Sedangkan untuk analisis data indeks keanekaragaman krebs Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Potensi indeks keanekaragaman jenis vegetasi seperti tingkat pohon 13,Tingkat tiang 12,Tingkat pancang 10 dan Tingkat anakan 09.Disekitar air terjun ncona pada keanekaragaman jenis vegetasi masih sedang dimana hasil dari tingkat pohon 2,48.dan untuk tingkat tiang 2,29.dan tingkat pancang 2,13 dan semai 2,08.Tentu hal ini terjadi karena keaslian hutan masih terjaga dan sangat potensial untuk di kembangkan menjadi destinasi wisata dengan keindahan air terjun serta yang kaya akan keanekaragaman jenis vegetasi.
IDENTIFIKASI JENIS VEGETASI DAN POLA AGROFORESTRY DI HUTAN RAKYAT DESA JURIT BARU KECAMATAN PRINGGASELA KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR
Authors: Ikhwan Sintiya Putri , Rita Raden Roro Narwastu Dwi
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan disekitar Hutan Rakyat Desa Jurit Baru, Kecamatan Pringgasela, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB). Penelitian ini dilakukan selama 1 bulan, yaitu pada bulan April sampai bulan Mei tahun 2018. Penempatan jalur dilakukan dengan streep sampling with random start, dimana untuk menentukan jalur pertama ditentukan secara acak sedangkan jalur berikutnya dilakukan secara sistematik dengan jarak antar jalur 50 m. Jalur yang dibuat petak dengan ukuran 20 x 20 m. Jumlah pemilik kawasan Hutan Rakyat Desa Jurit Baru sekitar 315 orang, dengan luas keseluruhan Hutan Rakyak Desa Jurit baru yaitu 274.01 ha, untuk sampling plot 10% sehingga diperoleh 32 orang pemilik Hutan Rakyat, sehingga jumlah plot yang digunakan adalah sebanyak 32 plot. Dikawasan Hutan Rakyat Desa Jurit Baru terdapat 27 jenis vegetasi dan 15 jenis tumbuhan bawah. Sebagian besar yang dimanfaatkan bagian kayunya yaitu sebagai kayu bakar. Indeks nilai penting untuk tingkat pohon terbanyak adalah Kelapa (Cocos Nucifera) 63.66. Untuk Indeks nilai penting tingkat tiang terbanyak adalah Jati putih (Gmelina arborea) 58.93. Untuk indeks nilai penting tingkat pancang terbanyak adalah pisang (Musa paradisiae) 41.01. Sedangkan untuk tingkat semai indeks nilai penting terbanyak adalah Mahoni (Swietenia Macrophylla) 72.74 dan Tumbuhan bawah yang memiliki jumlah individu terbanyak adalah Nanas (Ananas comosus) 979 buah. Pada hutan rakyat Desa Jurit Baru Kecamatan Pringgasela pola tanam agroforestry yang diterapkan oleh masyarakat sekitar sebagian besarnya menggunakan pola agroforestry pembatas dengan jumlah 13 lahan, pola agroforestry campuran jumlahnya 13 lahan dan yang menggunakan pola agroforestry baris 6 lahan. Dari total lahan yang di amati berjumlah 32 lahan
KETERGANTUNGAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP HASIL HUTAN BUKAN KAYU DALAM KAWASAN HUTAN DESA PIONG KECAMATAN SANGGAR KABUPATEN BIMA PROPINSI NUSATENGGARA BARAT
Authors: Samsudin Samsudin , Wanitaningsih Sad Kurniati
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi sumberdaya hasil hutan bukan kayu. Penelitian dilaksakan di Desa Piong Kecamatan Sanggar  Kabupaten Bima Propinsin Nusa Tenggara Barat dengan menggunakan metode Wawancara dengan jumlah populasi 285 KK. Dari hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa potensi  sumberdaya Hasil Hutan Bukan Kayu yang dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat Desa Piong yang terdapat dalam Kawasan Hutan Desa Piong adalah Madu, Asam (Tamarindus indica), Rotan (Daemonorops sp), Kunyit (Curcuma Longa), Kemiri (Aleurites Moluccana).
PENGARUH UKURAN PARTIKEL DAN PERLAKUAN PENDAHULUAN TERHADAP SIFAT FISIKA PAPAN SEMEN PARTIKEL PELEPAH LONTAR ( Borasus flabellifer Linn)
Authors: Rini Dwi Sukma , Wulandari Febriana Tri
Published: July 2024

Lontar adalah salah satu tumbuhan jenis palma yang dapat dimanfaatkan mulai dari akar sampai buah sebagai bahan pangan, bangunan, perabot rumah tangga, barang kesenian dan budaya. Sementara itu, bagian pelepah belum dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat, berdasarkan hasil survei di lapangan, pelepah merupakan bagian paling banyak dalam pohon lontar, yaitu sekitar 30-40 pelepah dalam satu pohon. Pelepah lontar mengandung serat berligniselulosa yang dapat digunakan sebagai bahan baku pembuatan papan semen partikel. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh ukuran partikel, perlakuan pendahuluan, serta pengaruh interaksi ukuran partikel dan perlakuan pendahuluan terhadap sifat fisika papan semen partikel pelepah lontar (Borasus flabellifer Linn). Rancangan penelitan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) faktorial dengan faktor ukuran partikel (B) terdiri dari 2 aras, yaitu: -20 +40 mesh (B1),  -40 +60 mesh (B2), dan faktor perlakuan pendahuluan (P) yang terdiri 3 aras, yaitu: perendaman air panas (P1), perendaman air dingin (P2) dan tanpa perendaman (P3). Pengujian dilakukan mengikuti standar SNI 03-2105-2006 meliputi uji kerapatan, kadar air, dan pengembangan tebal. Nilai rata-rata pengujian setiap parameter tersebut secara berurutan adalah 1,011,16 g/cm 3 , 11,60-12,58%, dan 0,66-1,28%. Hasil analisis keragaman menunjukkan bahwa faktor perlakuan pendahuluan berpengaruh nyata terhadap nilai kerapatan papan semen pelepah lontar, serta faktor interaksi ukuran partikel dan perlakuan pendahuluan berpengaruh nyata terhadap nilai kadar air papan semen pelepah lontar.
MANFAAT DAN PENDAPATAN HASIL HUTAN BUKAN KAYU ROTAN (Calamus rotan) DI DESA RENDE NAO MANGGARAI TIMUR NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR
Authors: Abisaputra Albertianus , Usman Kemas
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan Untuk Mengetahui bentuk pemanfaatan rotan di Desa Rendenao Kecamatan Pocoranaka Kabupaten Manggarai Timur. Dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif yang bertujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran mengenai bentuk pemanfaatan rotan, pendapatan masyarakat dan analisis pemasaran di lokasi tempat dilaksanakan penelitian. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan di Desa Rende Nao Kecamatan Pocoranaka Kabupaten Manggarai Timur Propinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur. Terdapat 2 jenis hasil hutan bukan kayu adalah Rotan Batu (Calamus filipendulus Roxb) dan Rotan Cacing (Calamus heterodueus mart). Petani memperoleh penghasilan di Rotan Batu dan Rotan Cacing sebesar (I) 134.779.836, dari 20 responden per enam bulan dengan rata-rata (I)  287.500.
DAMPAK AKTIVITAS ANTROPOGENIK TERHADAP PRILAKU MAKAN (FEEDING BEHAVIOUR), PREFERENSI MAKAN (FOOD PREFERENCE) DAN TINGKAT AGRESIVITAS (BOLDNESS) MONYET EKOR PANJANG (Macaca fascicularis)
Authors: Soimin Muhamad , Nahlunnisa Hafizah
Published: July 2024

Monyet ekor panjang (Macaca fascicularis) merupakan jenis satwa primata yang memiliki tingkat adaptasi yang tinggi pada berbagai habitat sehingga rentan terhadap gangguan antropogenik. Studi ini bertujuan untuk melihat perilaku makan dan preferensi makanan serta tingkat agresivitas boldness dari monyet ekor panjang yang terdapat di area dengan tingkat aktivitas manusia yang tinggi. Pengamatan dilakukan dengan melakukan eksperimen lapangan dengan memberikan jenis pilihan makanan (human and natural food) serta mendekati gerombolan moyet ekor panjang pada jarak tertentu (<1m, 3m, dan 5m). Hasil pengamatan menunjukkan bahwa monyet ekor panjang tidak terganggung aktivitas manusia serta tidak memiliki preferensi makanan tertentu yang mengindikasikan bahwa telah terjadi proses adaptasi perilaku makan serta domestikasi terhadap aktivitas antropogenik. Selain itu juga, tingkat agresivitas yang tinggi yaitu mendekat searaca agresif (aggressively approaching) ditunjukkan dominan pada jarak yang sangat dekat (<1m) serta tidak ada respon sama sekali ketika didekati pada jarak 5m. Hal ini mengindikasikan juga bahwa monyet ekor panjang dilokasi tersebut sudah terbiasa dengan aktivitas antropogenik yang tinggi karena tidak menunjukkan respon mendekati atau menyerang secara agresif.
PENGARUH WAKTU PENYISIPAN BEBERAPA VARIETAS KACANG TANAH TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN JAGUNG KETAN PADA SISTEM TUMPANGSARI
Authors: Risnawati Nining , Wangiyana Wayan
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh waktu penyisipan beberapa varietas kacang tanah di antara barisan jagung ketan terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman jagung ketan dalam sistem tumpangsari, dengan melaksanakan percobaan di Desa Beleke Kecamatan Gerung Kabupaten Lombok Barat dari bulan Oktober 2018 sampai bulan Januari 2019. Percobaan ditata dengan Rancangan Acak Kelompok dengan tiga ulangan (blok) dan dua faktor perlakuan, yaitu varietas kacang tanah (V1= Hypoma 3; V2= varietas Lokal Wajik) dan waktu penyisipan tanaman kacang tanah di antara barisan jagung ketan (W1= penyisipan kacang tanah saat jagung ketan berumur 1 minggu; W2= 2 minggu; W3= 3 minggu setelah tanam (MST) jagung ketan). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perbedaan varietas kacang tanah tidak memberikan perbedaan pertumbuhan dan hasil jagung ketan dan hanya berpengaruh terhadap NKLp berat berangkasan kering jagung ketan, sedangkan waktu penyisipan kacang tanah berpengaruh terhadap berat kering tongkol dan berat biji kering pipil per tanaman, di mana hasil biji kering pipil pada penyisipan kacang tanah 1 MST (46,49 g/tanaman atau 3,1 ton/ha) dibandingkan penyisipan 2 MST (26,99 g/tanaman atau 1,8 ton/ha ) dan 3 MST (25,27 g/tanaman atau 1,7 ton/ha). Berdasarkan nilai NKLp penyisipan kacang tanah meningkatkan hasil biji jagung menjadi 220% (NKLp=2,20) pada penyisipan umur 1 MST dibandingkan dengan jagung monokrop, sedangkan menunda penyisipan kacang tanah memberikan nilai NKLp yang lebih rendah, yaitu NKLp= 1,31 (penyisipan 2 MST) dan NKLp= 1,25 (penyisipan 3 MST). Namun demikian, kedua faktor perlakuan tidak menunjukkan adanya pengaruh interaksi.
TUMBUHAN KEHUTANAN SEBAGAI PENDUKUNG INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE UNTUK PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IBU DAN ANAK: TINJAUAN LITERATUR
Authors: Triandini I Gusti Agung Ayu Hari , Hairani Hairani
Published: July 2024

Integrative medicine, yang menggabungkan pendekatan konvensional dengan pengobatan komplementer dan alternatif, semakin diterima sebagai metode pengobatan holistik dalam perawatan kesehatan primer, khususnya untuk ibu dan anak. Tumbuhan kehutanan, dengan keanekaragaman bioaktifnya, telah menarik perhatian sebagai sumber potensial untuk dukungan kesehatan dalam konteks ini. Tinjauan literatur ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki peran tumbuhan kehutanan dalam integrative medicine untuk perawatan kesehatan primer ibu dan anak. Pencarian literatur dilakukan melalui basis data ilmiah terkemuka, dengan fokus pada studi klinis, tinjauan sistematis, dan meta-analisis yang relevan. Analisis ini menyoroti bahwa sejumlah tumbuhan kehutanan telah menunjukkan potensi sebagai agen terapeutik dalam mengelola kondisi kesehatan spesifik pada ibu dan anak. Beberapa mekanisme aksi yang diidentifikasi termasuk aktivitas antiinflamasi, antioksidan, serta efek imunomodulator yang dapat mendukung sistem kekebalan tubuh yang berkembang. Namun demikian, tantangan yang dihadapi meliputi standarisasi bahan baku, formulasi yang konsisten, serta keamanan dan efikasi yang terbukti dalam populasi khusus ini. Penelitian lebih lanjut diperlukan untuk mengisi celah pengetahuan ini dan mengevaluasi potensi penerapan klinis lebih lanjut dari tumbuhan kehutanan dalam pengaturan perawatan kesehatan primer. Dalam konteks integrative medicine, integrasi yang selektif dari bukti ilmiah dengan praktik klinis yang berbasis bukti akan menjadi kunci untuk memastikan bahwa tumbuhan kehutanan dapat memberikan manfaat tambahan yang aman dan efektif bagi ibu dan anak dalam perawatan kesehatan primer.
KEANEKARAGAMAN JENIS DAN PEMANFAATAN BAMBU DI DESA TOLOWATA KECAMATAN AMBALAWI KABUPATEN BIMA
Authors: Erwanto Erwanto , Masrilurrahman LL Suhirsan
Published: July 2024

Masyarakat desa Tolowata memiliki interaksi yang kuat dengan tanaman bambu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keanekaragaman jenis dan mengetahui pemanfaatan jenis bambu yang ada di Desa Tolowata Kecamatan Ambalawi Kabupaten Bima. Pengumpulan data jenis bambu dan pemanfaatannya dilakukan dengan cara penjelajahan untuk mengiventarisasi jenis bambu yang ada di Desa Tolowata. Selanjutnya dilakukan wawancara secara porposive sampling untuk mengetahui pemanfaatan bambu. Data hasil inventarisasi jenis bambu ditabulasikan. Berdasarkan hasil inventarisasi jenis bambu yang ditemukan di Desa Tolowata terdapat 3 genus yaitu, Phyllostachys, Gigantochloa, dan Bambusa. Jenis bambu tersebut yaitu: Bambu hitam/Mee (Giganthocloa atroviolaceae), Bambu Tali/apus (Gigantochloa apus), Bambu Ampel /Oo Rui) (Bambusa vulgaris Schard). Masyarakat di Desa Tolowata memanfaatkan bambu tersebut untuk bahan bangunan, olahan sayuran, kursi, berugak, dinding rumah, sangkar burung puyuh dan  pagar.
Exploring Alternative Teaching Methods in EFL Education: Innovations, Methodologies, and Practical Applications
Authors: Karasaliu Alma
Published: July 2024

The field of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education has continuously evolved, characterized by dynamic perspectives, aspiring methodologies, and the integration of innovative teaching tools. This paper aims to explore the utilization of alternative teaching methods in the context of EFL education and examine various innovative practices employed in classrooms, with a focus on assessing their efficacy within the Albanian educational context. By investigating the implementation of alternative teaching methods, this study contributes to the existing corpus of knowledge in EFL pedagogy and offers insights into practical applications of these methodologies in diverse linguistic and cultural settings, particularly at secondary and tertiary education levels where these methodologies and tools are most applicable. Through empirical investigation and critical analysis, this paper aims to provide valuable guidance for educators and instructors who are always in search of appropriate means necessary for enhancement of the quality and effectiveness of EFL teaching. It reaches into a very important conclusion (among others): utilizing alternative teaching methods in EFL in education brings a new era in todays’ teaching environments.
La tuba sinaloense en la renovación de la música regional mexicana del siglo XXI
Authors: González Sánchez Igael
Published: July 2024

This article reflects on the importance of tuba on banda and Mexican regional music, under the actual expansion of tuba and accordion bands. This approach retrieves documental sources and notes of participant observation about musicians of bands and conjuntos in Tijuana. In contrast to other studies concerning banda music groups in Mexico, the present work highlights the musical exchanges to and from the United States as catalysts for the technical development of the instrument and its adoption in popular bands. This vision brings a cross-border approach to the studies on the development of banda and conjunto in both sides of the border. In conclusion, it also highlights the importance of tuba for the contemporary Mexican regional music, which was integrated to the transnational music industry as a part of subaltern musical manifestation.
The Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor as a Possible Novel Immunotherapy Target in Myeloma
Authors: Kerekes Olivia , Gonzalez Paloma , Benson Jr Don M , Khan Abdullah
Published: July 2024

Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated a possible association between exposure to environmental aromatic hydrocarbons and the development of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and multiple myeloma (MM). These aromatic hydrocarbons bind the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) expressed by plasma cells that seem to promote development and survival of malignant cells. Our group recently demonstrated that antagonism of AHR decreases viability of MM cells while increasing MM cell susceptibility to immune-mediated cytotoxicity whereas AHR antagonism enhances normal lymphocyte development and function. AHR may represent a novel therapeutic target in MM.
Association of Smoking and Crohn's Disease: An Update
Authors: Mínguez Alejandro , Nos Pilar
Published: July 2024

The relationship between smoking and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which has been widely studied for years, is complex and different in Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). The negative effect on CD, not only on disease progression and post-surgical recurrence, but also on post-surgical complications after intestinal resection, on its influence on the reservoir and on the modification of the natural evolution of CD towards fistulizing and stenosing forms, makes a proper approach to the problem imperative. With the rise of biologics, the influence of smoking on the response to these drugs has been studied. Although some studies have found a worse response to these treatments in patients who smoke, it is unclear whether the response to biologics worsens, or whether it is simply a worsening of the underlying disease with a consequent reduced response to the drugs used. Furthermore, regarding the safety of biologics and small molecule drugs in smokers, smoking may worsen adherence to these treatments, increase their adverse effects and contribute to an increased risk of thrombosis in patients with Janus-kinase (JAK) inhibitors. Because of its high preventable morbidity and mortality, it is essential that patients with CD stop smoking. Patients should be informed by their physician and governmental strategies should be promoted to facilitate both cessation and to reduce the risk of relapse.
ANALISIS MANAJEMEN PERGUDANGAN PADA GUDANG VMI (VENDOR MANAGED INVENTORY) DAN NON-VMI INDUSTRI ELEKTRONIK
Authors: Lufika Raihan Dara , Izzaty Nur , Suhendrianto Suhendrianto , Arifin Riski , Hamidah Siti
Published: July 2024

The rapid development of industry in the modern era has resulted in increasingly fierce competition between manufacturing and service companies, encouraging companies to compete to provide superiority to consumers. A warehouse is one part that has a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of production activities. The purpose of the warehouse in this research object is as a place to receive raw materials, WIP (Work In Process) and finished goods from manufacturers, maintain stock accuracy based on planning, maintain good quality and control stock properly for export. The object observed is warehousing management in Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Non-VMI warehouses. The problem that occurs is that the material is not placed in its place due to the addition of several new models. The results of the observations were analyzed using a tree diagram. Analysis of the root causes of the problem using a tree diagram obtained four main factors causing the problem, namely humans, SOPs, materials and the environment. The root causes of the four factors are the lack of communication and information between staff, the staff having multiple jobs, so the focus is divided, the flow of goods in and out does not follow the FIFO rules, the absence of temporary storage areas, not an optimal use of the warehouse and the addition of new models, causing the need for there is an improvement in the layout of the Non-VMI warehouse.
Research trends in vascular chips from 2012 to 2022: a bibliometrix and visualized analysis
Authors: Yang Song , Luo Jing , Zou Wanwan , Zhu Qikun , Cen Jianzheng , Gao Qiang
Published: July 2024

Objective

The vascular chip has emerged as a significant research tool, garnering increasing interest and exploration. We utilize bibliometric techniques to analyze literature from the Web of Science (WOS) database, focusing on core journal publications. The aim is to provide a systematic review and prospective outlook on research trends within the vascular chip field, delving into current dynamics and highlighting areas for further investigation.

Methods

We retrieved articles, proceedings papers, and early-access publications related to vascular chips published between January 2012 and December 2022 reported by Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) in 2023. Scientific bibliometric analysis was performed using R-bibliometrix, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Microsoft Excel software tools.

Results

A total of 456 publications were obtained, including 444 articles, 11 proceedings papers, and one early-access article. These originated from 167 academic journals and 751 research institutions across 44 countries/regions. The United States contributed the majority of publications (41%), with Harvard University leading in contributions (6.6%). Lab on a Chip was the top journal in terms of publications. Notably, authors Jeon NL and Huh D wielded significant influence, with the former being the most prolific author and the latter garnering the most citations. Recent research has predominantly focused on angiogenesis in relation to endothelial cells.

Conclusion

This scientometric investigation comprehensively surveys literature on vascular chips over past decade, providing valuable insights for scholars in the field. Our study reveals global increases in publications, with endothelial cells and angiogenesis being primary research focuses. This trend will persist, drawing continued attention from researchers.
Target next-generation sequencing for the accurate diagnosis of Parvimonas micra lung abscess: a case series and literature review
Authors: Zhang Dongmei , Fan Boyang , Yang Yuan , Jiang Chunguo , An Li , Wang Xue , He Hangyong
Published: July 2024

Background

Parvimonas micra (P. micra) has been identified as a pathogen capable of causing lung abscesses; however, its identification poses challenges due to the specialized culture conditions for anaerobic bacterial isolation. Only a few cases of lung abscesses caused by P. micra infection have been reported. Therefore, we describe the clinical characteristics of lung abscesses due to P. micra based on our case series.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on eight patients who were diagnosed with lung abscesses attributed to P. micra. Detection of P. micra was accomplished through target next-generation sequencing (tNGS). A systematic search of the PubMed database using keywords “lung abscess” and “Parvimonas micra/Peptostreptococcus micros” was performed to review published literature pertaining to similar cases.

Results

Among the eight patients reviewed, all exhibited poor oral hygiene, with four presenting with comorbid diabetes. Chest computed tomography (CT) showed high-density mass shadows with necrosis and small cavities in the middle. Bronchoscopic examination revealed purulent sputum and bronchial mucosal inflammation. Thick secretions obstructed the airway, leading to the poor drainage of pus, and the formation of local abscesses leading to irresponsive to antibiotic therapy, which finally protracted recovery time. P. micra was successfully identified in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) samples from all eight patients using tNGS; in contrast, sputum and BALF bacterial cultures yielded negative results, with P. micra cultured from only one empyema sample. Following appropriate antibiotic therapy, seven patients recovered. In previously documented cases, favorable outcomes were observed in 77.8% of individuals treated with antibiotics and 22.2% were cured after surgical interventions for P. micra lung abscesses.

Conclusions

This study enriches our understanding of the clinical characteristics associated with lung abscesses attributed to P. micra. Importantly, tNGS has emerged as a rapid and effective diagnostic test in scenarios where traditional sputum cultures are negative. Encouragingly, patients with lung abscesses caused by P. micra infection exhibit a favorable prognosis with effective airway clearance and judicious anti-infective management.
Conservation practitioners’ and researchers’ needs for bridging the knowledge–action gap
Authors: Sabo Alexandra N. , Berger-Tal Oded , Blumstein Daniel T. , Greggor Alison L. , Swaddle John P.
Published: July 2024

In the field of biodiversity conservation, there is a growing need for research to translate to real-world impacts. Currently there exists a gap between research outcomes and on the ground action, commonly referred to as the knowledge-action gap. Previous research has focused on identifying the causes of the gap, but less research has focused on how to bridge it. We conducted an online survey with conservation researchers and practitioners to identify barriers in the science-to application pipeline and to understand how potential solutions would need to account for their information needs and workflows. Through a qualitative analysis of the open-ended survey responses, we found that information about tools and approaches to address conservation challenges is needed, but decision makers also need information to help them account for context specific barriers and opportunities. Solution-specific information alone, however, is often insufficient for practitioners, who also require the resource capacity and capable personnel to work with that information. Word of mouth and scholarly databases are the most common ways of learning about new tools and techniques, but lack of time, funding and personnel are barriers to implementing them. In addition, respondents identified a need for increased engagement with the conservation social sciences. We argue that a user-centered design approach should underpin any proposed solution to the gap and suggest that an online tool could be one effective solution.
Early β-blocker use and in-hospital outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome: findings from the CCC-ACS project
Authors: Zhang Tao , Wang Xu , Zhang Yucheng , Feng Tingting , Zhou Yujie , Zhao Lin
Published: July 2024

Background

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after acute coronary artery syndrome (ACS) are at an increased risk of heart failure and death. However, β-blockers have been underused in this population group due to concerns of adverse reactions.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the β-blocker prescription at admission and its impact on the in-hospital outcomes in patients with COPD after ACS in a Chinese national cohort.

Methods

Among 113,650 patients with ACS enrolled in the national registry of the Improving Care for Cardiovascular Disease in China between November 2014 and July 2019, a total of 1,084 ACS patients with COPD were included in this study. The primary endpoint was in-hospital mortality, and the secondary endpoint was the composite of in-hospital all-cause death and heart failure.

Results

Early oral β-blocker therapy was administered to 49.8% of patients. The Kaplan–Meier analysis showed that the early β-blocker treatment group had lower all-cause mortality (0.9% vs. 2.9%; P < 0.05) and lower combined endpoint event rate (8.2% vs. 12.0%; P < 0.05) compared to the those of the non-early β-blocker treatment group. The analysis of inverse probability of treatment weighting showed that the early β-blocker treatment group was associated with a significantly reduced incidence of all-cause death (risk ratio, 0.332, 0.119–0.923, P = 0.035), heart failure (risk ratio, 0.625, 95% CI 0.414–0.943, P = 0.025), and combined endpoint events (risk ratio: 0.616, 95% CI: 0.418–0.908, P = 0.014). In the subgroup of patients over 70 years of age, the corresponding hazard ratio was 0.268 (95% CI 0.077–0.938) for all-cause mortality and 0.504 (95% CI 0.316–0.805) for combined endpoint events.

Conclusion

β-blockers have been underused in patients with COPD and ACS in China. Early β-blocker therapy is associated with an improvement in in-hospital outcomes in patients with COPD after ACS.

Clinical Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier (NCT02306616).
Student engagement in foreign language learning: relations with classroom goal structure, self-efficacy, and gender
Authors: Wang Hui , Patterson Meagan M. , Long Haiying
Published: July 2024

The present study examined the effects of classroom goal structure, self-efficacy, and gender on student engagement among college students (N = 606) learning English as a foreign language in China. Data analysis using multi-group structural equation modeling found that mastery classroom goal structure impacted male students’ engagement both directly and indirectly through self-efficacy, whereas only the indirect path via self-efficacy was significant for female students. Performance classroom goal structure had a significant effect on student engagement for male students but not female students. Thus, self-efficacy can not only impact student engagement but also mediated the relations between mastery classroom goal structure and student engagement regardless of student gender. These findings suggest that creating a classroom environment that highlights the importance of working diligently and holding optimistic beliefs in one’s language capacities can promote English learners’ engagement across genders. However, a classroom climate that emphasizes demonstrating competence and high performance relative to others might promote engagement for men, but not for women.
The clinical value of acupuncture for women with premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Cao Hengjie , Li Huize , Lin Guangyao , Li Xuanling , Liu Shimin , Li Peiqi , Cong Chao , Xu Lianwei
Published: July 2024

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic implications of acupuncture on improving ovarian function in women diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) through the implementation of randomized clinical trials (RCTs).

Methods

A comprehensive search of eight databases was conducted to identify RCTs up until 5 October 2023. The outcomes included the levels of sex hormones, antral follicle count (AFC), Kupperman score, and total effective rate. The risk of bias (RoB) tool was utilized to evaluate the quality of the included studies. In order to guarantee the robustness and reliability of the findings, subgroup and sensitivity analyses were performed to investigate potential sources of heterogeneity.

Results

A total of 13 RCTs comprising 775 patients were included in the study. Acupuncture demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) [SMD = 0.83, 95% CI (0.27, 1.39), I2 = 92%, p = 0.004], enhancing estradiol levels (E2) [SMD = 0.50, 95% CI (0.07, 0.93), p = 0.02, I2 = 87%], and increasing anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) [SMD = 0.24, 95% CI (0.05, 0.44), p = 0.01, I2 = 8%], as well as improving the overall effective rate [RR = 1.22, 95% CI (1.10, 1.35), p < 0.01, I2 = 14%]. Subgroup analysis revealed that compared with non-acupuncture therapy, the acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) group exhibited a substantial reduction in FSH levels [SMD = 1.02, 95% CI (0.52, 1.51), I2 = 60%, p < 0.01]. Furthermore, the acupuncture with CHM group also exhibited a substantial reduction [SMD = 4.59, 95% CI (1.53, 7.65), I2 = 98%, p < 0.01]. However, only the acupuncture with CHM and HRT group demonstrated a significant increase in E2 levels [SMD = 0.55, 95% CI (0.23, 0.87), I2 = 12%, p < 0.01].

Conclusion

Acupuncture has demonstrated superiority over non-acupuncture in diminishing serum FSH levels and increasing serum E2, AMH, and the overall efficacy rate in women diagnosed with POI. These research findings suggest the necessity for broader-scale research with meticulous designs to fully demonstrate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of women with POI.

Systematic review registration

https://www.crd.york.ac.uk, identifier CRD42023467751.
Entropy generation associated with natural convection within a triangular porous cavity containing equidistant cold domains
Authors: Al-Waaly Ahmed A. Y. , Tumpa Sadia Alam , Nag Preetom , Paul Akshoy Ranjan , Saha Goutam , Saha Suvash C.
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the computational analysis of steady, incompressible, natural convection airflow in a 2D equilateral triangular cavity featuring two stationary cold circular cylinders. The convective phenomena within the cavity have been observed under the variation of uniform porosity. The convective flow has been modeled using the Darcy-Brinkman formulations for porous medium incorporated with the Boussinesq approximation. The governing equations have been simulated using the finite element method with non-uniform triangular meshing. The investigation was conducted with a fixed Prandtl number, Pr = 0.71, and different porosity by varying Darcy number, Da = 10–5 to 10–2. The convective strength has been varied with the Rayleigh number, Ra = 103 to 106, and the length of the heated and cold segment, ε = 0.1 to 0.9. Results regarding the fluid flow and temperature distribution are visualized through streamlines and isotherms. The quantity and the quality of heat transfer (HT) have been investigated, respectively, by the Nusselt number (Nu) and the entropy generation (Egen). The results reveal that an increase in the length of the hot wall (ε) significantly reduces HT. Also, Egen increases with the length of active segments (ε), while the Bejan number (Be) consistently rises when the Darcy-Rayleigh (Da-Ra) number increases, i.e., Da-Ra≥102. The maximum HT rate was obtained within the range of Da = 10–5 to 10–3 for a constant value of ε. Furthermore, the maximum HT was obtained for the smallest value ε for any value of Da or Ra.
Impact of prophylaxis with rituximab on EBV-related complications after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation in children
Authors: Marjańska Agata , Pogorzała Monika , Dziedzic Magdalena , Czyżewski Krzysztof , Richert-Przygońska Monika , Dębski Robert , Bogiel Tomasz , Styczyński Jan
Published: July 2024

Background

Children undergoing allo-HCT are at high risk of EBV-related complications. The objective of the study was to analyze the impact of prophylactic post-transplant rituximab on EBV infection and EBV-PTLD in children after allo-HCT, to determine the risk factors for the development of EBV infection and EBV-PTLD and to determine their outcomes. Additionally, the impact of EBV-driven complications on transplant outcomes was analyzed.

Methods

Single center retrospective analysis of EBV-related complications in pediatric population undergoing allo-HCT, based on strategy of prophylaxis with rituximab. Overall 276 consecutive children, including 122 on prophylaxis, were analyzed for EBV-driven complications and transplant outcomes.

Results

Prophylaxis with rituximab resulted in significant reduction of EBV infection (from 35.1% to 20.5%; HR=2.7; p<0.0001), and EBV-PTLD (from 13.0% to 3.3%; HR=0.23; p=0.0045). A trend for improved survival was also observed (HR=0.66; p=0.068), while non-relapse mortality was comparable in both cohorts. The peak value of viral load was a risk factor in the development of EBV-PTLD: 10-fold higher peak viral load in comparison to the baseline 104 copies/mL, caused a 3-fold (HR=3.36; p<0.001) increase in the risk of EBV-PTLD. Rituximab treatment was effective as a preemptive therapy in 91.1%, and in 70.9% in EBV-PTLD. Patients who developed PTLD had dismal 5-year overall survival (29% vs 60%; p<0.001), and an increased risk of relapse (72% vs 35%; p=0.024).

Conclusions

Rituximab for prophylaxis of EBV infection and EBV-PTLD was highly effective in pediatric population. Treatment of EBV-PTLD was successful in 70%, however the occurrence of EBV-PTLD was associated with an increased risk of relapse of primary malignant disease.
A novel subsurface adjustable dam for preventing active seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers
Authors: Chang Qinpeng , Gao Chenchen , Zheng Xilai , Lin Yucheng , Song Xiaoran
Published: July 2024

Subsurface physical barriers are widely used to prevent seawater intrusion in the world. After the construction of physical barriers, the residual saltwater is trapped upstream the barriers. Traditional physical barriers, including cutoff walls and subsurface dams, are fixed in structure and fail in prohibiting active seawater intrusion. In this work, a novel subsurface adjustable dam, composed of dam bodies and sluice gates, was designed to prevent active seawater intrusion and store groundwater flexibly according to seasonal variations in precipitation. We set three-dimensional field-scale numerical simulations to compare the control effects of adjustable dams, cutoff walls, and subsurface dams. The results revealed that the traditional subsurface physical barriers could mitigate the velocity of active seawater intrusion but were inadequate in completely preventing the intrusion process. Furthermore, although the traditional physical barriers temporarily alleviate the residual saltwater during the wet periods, the saltwater wedge would subsequently invade during next dry periods. Thus, the salt mass in the aquifer of traditional physical barriers scenarios exhibited a gradual annual increase. In contrast, the novel subsurface adjustable dam demonstrated the ability to prevent active seawater intrusion and remove the residual saltwater. During the dry periods, characterized by low precipitation recharge, the sluice gates were closed to obstruct the path of active seawater intrusion. Conversely, during the wet periods with abundant precipitation, the sluice gates were opened, facilitating the gradual removal of the residual saltwater. The flexible adjustment mechanism of subsurface adjustable dams resulted in a annual decrease in both the seawater intrusion length and the salt mass in the entire aquifer. These findings underscore the efficacy of the subsurface adjustable dam as a measure for preventing active seawater intrusion and simultaneously eliminating the residual saltwater.