bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mean Platelet Volume As Retinopathy Diabetic Predictive Factor in Peripheral Hospital: Could it be?
Authors: Maulana Denny Indra , Masniah
Published: February 2024

Introduction & ObjectivesSeveral studies conducted that diabetic retinopathy (DR) pathogenesis may be linked tomicrocirculation disorders and microvascular damage. Platelets have a significant role inmicrocirculation changes that lead to microvascular injury. Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) is used as amarker to indicate the platelet’s average size and activity. The association between MPV and DR in apatient’s blood sample has been established. Aim of this study is to evaluate the association of MPVwith DR in our population.

MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study in Brigjend H. Hasan Hospital within 183 patients which classifiedinto three groups including: I. DM without DR (n=61), II. DM with Non-proliferative DR (n=61), andIII. DM with proliferative DR (n=61). Data about gender, age and laboratory markers (MVP, HbA1C,fasting blood glucose) were collected, then analyzed using SPSS.

ResultsMPV value was significantly higher in group II and III compared to group I (p<0.001). The MPVvalue was also significantly higher in PDR Group compared to NPDR Group (adj. OR 7.91, 95% CI:3.79-16.5). The FBG value also significantly higher in group II and III compared to group I(p=0.012). On the other hand, HbA1C value mean was higher in group II and III but not statisticallysignificant (p=0.052).

ConclusionThis study demonstrated relationship between higher MPV with DR and its severity. Consideringthat MPV can be easily measured and suitable as parameter reflective platelet function, DR and itsprogressivity can be clinically monitored using this method.
DIABETES DURATION AND RETINAL NERVE FIBER LAYER THICKNESS RELATED DEGREE OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
Authors: Nadia Felanda Ahsanu , Sari Masitha Dewi , Delfi
Published: February 2024

Introduction & ObjectivesDiabetic retinopathy is an ocular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). Several studies have shownthat neurodegenerative changes in the retina occur earlier than microvascular changes.Measurement of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness can detect neurodegeneration at an early stage.This study aims to analyze the relationship of diabetes duration and retinal nerve fiber layerthickness with degree of diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

MethodsThis research was analytic observational research with cross-sectional design. The sample was type2 diabetes mellitus patients with diabetic retinopathy who visited the eye clinic at the University ofSumatera Utara General Hospital. The sample were then analyzed with the Kruskal Wallis test tofind relationship of diabetes duration and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness with degree of diabeticretinopathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

ResultsThe sample of this study were 20 subjects with diabetic retinopathy and 20 subjects without diabeticretinopathy as the control group. The mean duration of having DM in the group of patients with mildNPDR was 5.33 years, with moderate NPDR was 9.13 years and with PDR was 15.33 years. Usingthe Kruskal Wallis test revealed that there was no significant relationship between degree ofdiabetic retinopathy with Avg RNFL (p=0.495), superior RNFL (p=0.385), inferior RNFL (p=0.111),temporal RNFL (p=0.064), nasal RNFL (p=0.535).

ConclusionThere was a significant difference between diabetes duration with degree of diabetic retinopathy butno significant between retinal nerve fiber layer thickness with degree of diabetic retinopathy.
EFFECT OF “PERMATA-KU” EXERCISE ON THE AMPLITUDE OF ACCOMMODATION AND COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME SCORE IN COMPUTER USERS
Authors: Azkadina Amira , Nugroho Trilaksana , Astuti Fatimah Dyah Nur , Reki Winarto , Dharma Andhika Guna
Published: February 2024

Background and Objective: Intense and long-term computer users are at risk of suffering health problems known as computer vision syndrome (CVS) which can have an impact on physical, mental, and economic health. One of the alternative therapies developed is "PERMATA-KU" exercise to reduce complaints related to CVS. The aim of the study was to reveal the effect of "PERMATA-KU" exercise on amplitude of accommodation (AA) and Computer Vision Syndrome scores on computer users.

Method: The study of a quasi-experimental with pre-post control design was done. The research subjects were divided into the “PERMATA-KU” exercise group (21 people) and the control group (19 people) with treatment for 4 weeks. CVS scores were measured using the CVS-Questionnaire and monocular AA scores were measured using the push-up method using a Berrens ruler. Mann-Whitney difference test analysis was performed.

Results: The exercise group experienced a significant increase in monocular AA value (p=0.010) while the control group experienced a significant decrease in AA (p=0.025). The mean delta of monocular AA values between groups was significantly different after the intervention (p=0.001). There was a significant difference in CVS scores between the postintervention groups (p=0.006) with the mean delta CVS scores between groups being significantly different (p=0.002). There was no correlation between AA scores and CVS scores (p=0.126).

Conclusion: "PERMATA-KU" exercise for 4 weeks was shown to significantly increase the value of amplitude of accommodation and decrease CVS scores, but the increase in accommodation amplitude did not correlate with a decrease in CVS scores.
Comparison Between Results of Trabeculectomy With or Without Anti- Vascular Endothelilal Growth Factor in Patients With Neovascular Glaucoma at Undaan Eye Hospital Surabaya, Indonesia
Authors: Malika Rosalia Adriani , Nuradianti Lydia
Published: February 2024

Introduction & ObjectivesNew intraocular medication, Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (Anti-VEGF) agents has beendeveloped in the management of neovascular glaucoma and in glaucoma surgery. But there are nostudies comparing trabeculectomy with Anti-VEGF to no Anti-VEGF treatment in patients withneovascular glaucoma. This study aims to compare decrease of intraocular pressure (IOP) betweentrabeculectomy with Anti-VEGF and without Anti-VEGF in neovascular glaucoma.

MethodsThis observational retrospective study comprised 30 medical records of neovascular glaucoma,divided to 15 medical records of patients with anti-VEGF before trabeculectomy and medical recordsof patients operated with trabeculectomy without anti-VEGF, monitored between January 2021 toDecember 2021. Patients with incomplete medical records were excluded. Data collected are age,gender, risk factor, intraocular pressure pre operative, and during 6 months follow-up IOP postoperative. Data analysis uses an Independent T test.

ResultsFrom 30 samples, mean IOP in trabeculectomy with anti-VEGF group generally is 12,26 mmHg.Meanwhile, mean IOP in trabeculectomy without anti-VEGF group generally is 16,74 mmHg. Tindependent test between 2 groups shows that there are significant mean difference between themduring 1-5 months follow-up (1 month: p = 0,022; 2 months: p = 0,007; 3 months: p = 0,007; 4months: p = 0,042; 5 months: p = 0,029).

ConclusionTrabeculectomy with prior administration of intravitreal anti-VEGF shows good IOP reduction andcan be implemented in NVG patients.
Reducing Treatment Burden for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Patients: A Systematic Review of Ranibizumab Port Delivery System
Authors: Paramitha Dewa Ayu Anggi , Putri Ajeng Kartika Ayu , Ardhia Seruni Hanna , Jutamulia Jovita
Published: February 2024

Introduction & ObjectivesRanibizumab port delivery system (PDS) is a newly developed method that provides a continuous,long-term supply of ranibizumab into the vitreous, reducing the burden of monthly intravitrealinjection visits for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) patients. This review aimsto evaluate the efficacy and safety of ranibizumab PDS in nAMD.

MethodsAn extensive literature search was performed on 4 online databases: PubMed, Cochrane, ProQuest,and ScienceDirect. The inclusion criteria are human studies comparing ranibizumab port deliverysystem and intravitreal ranibizumab, English language, with full-text journal available. The mainoutcome measurements are best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in Early Treatment DiabeticRetinopathy Study (ETDRS) letters, central foveal thickness (CFT), and adverse events.

ResultsTwo randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with a total of 638 adults were evaluated. At week 96,ranibizumab PDS reported observed mean BCVA changes from baseline (-1.0; +4.2; ETDRS letters)compared to monthly intravitreal ranibizumab (-1.1; +6.1; ETDRS letters). However, there was anincrease in mean CFT changes from baseline (+9.9; +22.3 vs ?1.3; ?35.8, ?m) and severe adverseevents frequency (22; 4 vs 4; 0) with ranibizumab PDS versus monthly intravitreal ranibizumab,respectively.

ConclusionRanibizumab PDS showed comparable visual outcomes to intravitreal ranibizumab whiledemonstrating inferior anatomical outcomes and higher incidence of severe adverse effects. Despitethis, with fewer treatment visits required for up to 24 weeks, ranibizumab PDS can potentiallyreduce the treatment burden in nAMD patients with poor compliance. Further studies are needed toprovide better patient eligibility guidelines and recommendations for adverse event management ofranibizumab PDS.
Meeting the legislative regulations and rules while designing, building and operating water supply and wastewater disposal systems (for discussion)
Authors: Павлинова И.И. , Примин О.Г.
Published: February 2024

Рассматриваются основные аспекты изменения законодательных и нормативных документов в строительной отрасли, в том числе при прохождении нормативных документов от этапа подготовки до их утверждения в Минстрое России, а также сложности при постепенном переходе к параметрическому нормированию. Рассмотрены проблемы нормативной базы в области проектирования сооружений отвода и очистки поверхностных сточных вод. Изложены и поддержаны предложения по внесению изменений в Водный кодекс РФ при введении природоохранных нормативов качества поверхностных вод и нормативов допустимого воздействия хозяйственной или иной деятельности на водные объекты (НДВ) – разрабатывать их на основе нормативов качества вод в соответствии с требованиями современного природоохранного законодательства. Для повышения уровня выполнения проектной документации предложено ввести контроль за профессиональной подготовкой проектировщиков с обязательным подтверждением квалификации в соответствии с профессиональными стандартами. Предлагается проводить дальнейшую актуализацию системы нормативных документов в области проектирования, строительства и эксплуатации систем водоснабжения и водоотведения, используя сегодняшнюю структуру нормативной базы.

The main aspects of amendments to the legislative and regulatory documents in the construction industry are considered, including the consideration of the developed regulatory documents by the relevant authorities before being approved by the Russian Ministry of Construction, as well as difficulties in the gradual transition to the parametric standardization. The problems of the regulatory framework in the field of designing the facilities for surface runoff removal and treatment are considered. Proposals for revising the Water Code of the Russian Federation with the introduction of environmental standards for the quality of surface waters and standards for the permissible impact of economic or other activities on water bodies are outlined and supported – to develop them on the basis of the water quality standards in accordance with the requirements of the current environmental legislation. To improve the quality of design documentation, imposing control over the professional training of designers with mandatory proficiency testing in accordance with the occupational standards is proposed. Further updating the system of regulatory documents in the field of design, construction and operation of water supply and wastewater disposal systems, using the current structure of the regulatory framework is also proposed.
Study of the seasonal dynamics of species and populations of microorganisms in the water intake in the process of drinking water purification
Authors: Худякова С.С.
Published: February 2024

Обеспечение безопасности и высокого качества питьевой воды является актуальной задачей в современных условиях. Контроль воды по санитарно-микробиологическим показателям необходим для поддержания высокого качества получаемой из водоисточников питьевой воды для нужд населения. Представлены результаты исследований сезонной динамики санитарно-микробиологических показателей, микробиологической среды реки Волги, а также анализ количественных показателей популяции микроорганизмов в водозаборе. Даны предложения по улучшению анализа получаемых данных и внесению изменений в технологический процесс водоподготовки.

Provision of the safety and high quality of drinking water is an urgent task in under current conditions. Water quality monitoring in relation the sanitary and microbiological indicators is essential to maintain high quality drinking water abstracted from water sources for the needs of the population. The results of the studies of the seasonal dynamics of the sanitary and microbiological indicators, microbiological environment of the Volga River, as well as the analysis of the quantitative indicators of the population of microorganisms in the water intake are presented. Suggestions are given to improve the analysis of the data obtained and upgrade the technological process of water treatment.
Healthy Living Behavior Training as an Effort of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Problems
Authors: Tumbol Michael Vallery Loueis , Pascoal Kevin , Lalangpuling Indra
Published: February 2024

Di Sulawesi Utara, prevalensi diabetes melitus berdasarkan diagnosis dokter pada umur 15 tahun sebesar 2,3%, angka ini lebih tinggi dari angka nasional yang hanya 2%, sedangkan prevalensi diabetes melitus berdasarkan diagnosis dokter pada umur 15 tahun di daerah kabupaten Minahasa sebesar 2,29%. Angka ini menunjukkan bahwa baru sekitar 25% penderita diabetes yang sadar dirinya menderita diabetes. (Riskesdas, 2018). Kalasey Dua merupakan salah satu desa yang berada di Kecamatan Mandolang, Kabupaten Minahasa. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat (pengabmas) ini adalah untuk meningkatkan dan menerapkan ilmu pengetahuan dan keterampilan kepada masyarakat serta membentuk/mengembangkan kelompok masyarakat yang mandiri dalam pola perilaku hidup sehat dalam mengendalikan gula darah. Jenis kegiatan pengabmas penderita DM tipe 2 adalah penyuluhan dan pemeriksaan kesehatan (tekanan darah, kolesterol, gula darah, berat/tinggi badan) pembentukan kelompok masyarakat mitra dan pemantauan status kesehatan selama tiga bulan ke depan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah masyarakat telah mampu menerapkan perilaku hidup sehat dalam mengendalikan gula darah yang meliputi kebiasaan mengkonsumsi sayuran dan buah-buahan dan membatasi konsumsi gorengan dan daging, melakukan olahraga, mengurangi rokok dan miras, rutin minum obat dan memantau gula darah, serta menghindari stress. Hasil pemeriksaan gula darah, kolesterol, tekanan darah, indeks massa tubuh menunjukkan perbaikan ke arah nilai normal.
Uma revisão de literatura sobre a inserção de tópicos de relatividade no ensino básico: um estudo envolvendo publicações especializadas em língua portuguesa, inglesa e espanhola
Authors: Guedes Feitosa José Felipe , Dos Santos José Eduardo Melo , Vieira Antônio Nunes de Oliveira
Published: February 2024

As observações do eclipse solar de 1919 possibilitaram a primeira comprovação experimental do desvio da luz pela gravidade, fato predito pela teoria da relatividade geral. Com essa comprovação, notícias em jornais de todo o mundo fizeram de Albert Einstein (1879-1955) uma celebridade internacional. Apesar do impacto histórico e tecnológico das teorias da relatividade, bem como da curiosidade e da consequente vontade dos alunos de compreender os fascinantes e intrigantes fenômenos a elas relacionados, o ensino de tópicos de relatividade ainda não faz parte do currículo de física de grande parte dos países do mundo. Neste trabalho é apresentada uma revisão de literatura envolvendo estudos publicados no Brasil e no mundo, com foco na área de ensino de física moderna e contemporânea e com recorte temporal entre os anos de 2010 e 2020. De forma abrangente, a pesquisa constatou que os periódicos analisados apresentam uma vasta quantidade de obras a respeito de física moderna e contemporânea, porém percebeu-se que, pelo volume escasso de trabalhos desenvolvidos a respeito do ensino de relatividade, a aplicação desses conteúdos no ensino básico encontra-se longe de sua concretização.
Investigação e mitigação em blocos de fundações afetados pela reação álcali-agregado em edificação na cidade de São Paulo
Authors: Rogerio Cerqueira da Silva Rodrigo , Giovanna Apolinário Sala  , Désirée Fernanda Zanovello
Published: February 2024

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar por meio de um estudo de caso, as etapas dos métodos investigativos e a solução adotada como reforço estrutural para os blocos de fundações afetados por reação álcali-agregado (RAA). Através de ensaios mecânicos, físicos e não destrutivos, foi possível avaliar as patologias ocorridas nos blocos de coroamento, comprometendo o seu desempenho estrutural. O diagnóstico encontrado pelos ensaios de microscopia eletrônica de varredura, permitiram confirmar a patologia ocasionado por reação do tipo álcali-agregado, como possível causa do quadro fissuratório observados nos blocos de fundações da edificação. Para recuperação e reforço nas estruturas de fundações foram realizados serviços de impermeabilização, visando a proteção da estrutura contra a ação da umidade, tratamento das fissuras por meio de injeção de resinas de forma a proporcionar o monolitismo da peça, e por fim, aumento de seção do elemento de fundação, por meio de encapsulamento através da estrutura de concreto protendido. Como contribuição científica a presente pesquisa visa a importância de aumentar o banco de dados através de parâmetros e técnicas de recuperação de estruturas, através de patologias ocasionadas através da reação álcali-agregado.
Contribuições aos saberes em inclusão escolar dos profissionais que atuam nos NAPNEs
Authors: De Carvalho Rodrigues Ricardo Allan , Maria Cristina Caminha de Castilhos França
Published: February 2024

Este artigo investigou o que são considerados saberes inclusivos, conhecimentos formais e informais sobre as práticas de inclusão de pessoas da educação especial, aprendidos e compartilhados em contextos formais e não formais de educação, segundo os profissionais que atuam para a inclusão no Instituto Federal de Brasília-IFB. Para a coleta dos dados, optou-se pela observação participante, seguida de entrevista semiestruturada, sob o método da Análise de Conteúdos, conforme a perspectiva de Bardin. Os dados analisados demonstram que a aquisição de saberes inclusivos contempla conhecimentos científicos e informais, advindos do estudo, da prática, da interação com a comunidade escolar e com as redes de apoio à inclusão, entre outros. No entanto, entre suas conclusões, a pesquisa mostra que tais saberes e articulações não promovem isoladamente a efetivação da inclusão, se, ao lado destes, também não sejam incorporadas na formação inicial/continuada, e na disseminação em toda comunidade escolar, da habilidade da atitude empatia. Com a associação destes saberes inclusivos, espera-se que sejam combatidos atos de procrastinação, omissão e negligência, que se constituem, entre outras, em barreiras atitudinais que dificultam a efetivação do processo de inclusão na EPT.
O comportamento do consumidor sob a ótica da teoria da Expectativa de Vroom
Authors: Dos Santos Diego da Rosa
Published: February 2024

O comportamento do consumidor, dentro de sua complexidade teórica, apresenta os conceitos de motivação para explicar a ação de compra. Entretanto, ao abordar as necessidades do consumidor, o estudo deste fenômeno apresenta incoerências tangentes à psicologia que dificultam sua aplicação contemporânea. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar este comportamento sob a ótica da teoria da expectativa, partindo de uma crítica ao modo como as teorias de conteúdo geral são mais exploradas dentro do estudo do processo de decisão de compra. Para tanto, foi realizada extensa revisão de literatura, por meio de uma pesquisa aplicada explicativa e exploratória, onde os argumentos foram apresentados em ordem lógica na forma de ensaio teórico. Para isso, tomou-se como princípio a recente neuro-ontologia para uma observação biopsicossocial do fenômeno, procurando atender à interdisciplinaridade entre as ciências sociais aplicadas e neurociência. Os resultados demonstram que a teoria da expectativa é eficaz ao explicar os diversos fenômenos que compõe a teoria do comportamento do consumidor.
A Biotecnologia como formação profissional
Authors: Ferreira Sandra Maria Morgado , Calabró Luciana
Published: February 2024

A Biotecnologia é apontada como área do futuro; vem despertando interesse dos pesquisadores e cientistas de institutos, universidades e indústrias e empresas. Para que ocorra o seu desenvolvimento, é necessário que os autores sociais estejam interagindo, conforme prevê a Política de Desenvolvimento para a Biotecnologia – PDB. O objetivo deste estudo foi demonstrar a necessidade de formar profissionais a nível de doutorado, na área da biotecnologia, para atuarem na docência, ciência e tecnologia, no Estado de Pernambuco. Para embasamento do tema, utilizou-se como fonte de pesquisa bibliográfica, livros, acesso a Plataforma Lattes e periódicos das bases de dados, como: Scielo, BDTD/Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Observou-se que no período de 2009 a 2019 as nucleadoras pernambucanas do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia da Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia – PPGB-RENORBIO formaram 150 doutores, sendo: 40% na área de biotecnologia em saúde, 22,7% em agropecuária, 20,7% em industrial e 16,6% em recursos naturais e foram depositadas 97 patentes. Conclui-se a necessidade de preparar profissionais com forte embasamento científico nas áreas da biotecnologia, para que a biodiversidade existente no Nordeste brasileiro seja aproveitada de maneira consciente e lucrativa, a fim de beneficiar a sociedade economicamente, socialmente e culturalmente.
(Im)Possibilidades de acesso ao ensino superior público: a reprodução da dualidade estrutural e simbólica
Authors: Soares Rhuany , Caminha de Castilhos França Maria Cristina
Published: February 2024

Observa-se que a educação no Brasil, nas suas diferentes institucionalidades, não atua como espaço social neutro e comporta, na perspectiva de Pierre Bourdieu, práticas de reprodução social. Nesse sentido, busca-se relacionar a dualidade estrutural e simbólica que marca ainda hoje a educação no Brasil, tendo em vista a perspectiva histórica da educação profissional, que surge em 1909 como uma educação para os desvalidos em contraponto à educação propedêutica direcionada à elite. Essa estrutura é reflexo da dimensão econômica dominante que, em resumo, coloca em oposição uma educação voltada para o trabalho manual e uma educação voltada para o trabalho intelectual. Este artigo trata da manutenção da ausência de expectativas de acesso ao ensino superior público, fenômeno construído sistematicamente ao longo das trajetórias familiar e educacional dos estudantes das camadas populares. Ou seja, propõe-se uma reflexão crítica à desigualdade de classe cujo acesso à universidade pública revela e reitera, com base no contexto histórico e social de reprodução das desigualdades sociais que se concretizam também na história da educação profissional no Brasil.
Possibilidades didáticas oferecidas por livros de divulgação científica sobre buracos negros
Authors: Teixeira Ricardo Roberto Plaza , Pereira Neto João , Rosa Vinicius Carvalho
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho apresenta uma investigação do potencial educacional de livros de divulgação científica sobre buracos negros de modo a colaborar com professores que queiram trabalhar este conceito em suas aulas. Para a fundamentação teórica foi feita uma revisão da literatura científica acerca dos eixos temáticos desta pesquisa, por meio da análise de trabalhos apresentados em congressos acadêmicos, artigos publicados em revistas especializadas, teses de doutorado, dissertações de mestrado e livros. O artigo faz uma análise do conceito de buraco negro e de suas características. São analisadas as características de diversos livros de divulgação científica que podem ser úteis para atividades de cunho educacional sobre buracos negros. O trabalho didático com os livros de divulgação científica avaliados, além de estimular o hábito de leitura, pode colaborar significativamente para a aprendizagem de diversos conceitos de física associados ao estudo dos buracos negros. Algumas características dos livros de divulgação científica sobre buracos negros analisados, que se destacam, pois colaboram bastante para a compreensão dos conceitos de física envolvidos, foram o emprego de exemplos concretos que tornam mais palpáveis ideias de caráter mais abstrato, a utilização de imagens como recursos didáticos visuais e o uso de uma linguagem mais acessível.
STRATEGI PRODUSER MELALUI METODE SCAMPER DALAM PRODUKSI PROGRAM BUDAYA DI RADIO SEMERU FM LUMAJANG
Authors: Hastuti Sri , Widodo Joehananto D.T
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali strategi produser dalam memperkaya dan meningkatkan kualitas program budaya di Radio Semeru FM Lumajang melalui penerapan metode SCAMPER. Metode ini menawarkan pendekatan kreatif dengan fokus pada Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, dan Reverse. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif, dengan mengumpulkan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan analisis konten program. Analisis dilakukan untuk memahami sejauh mana produser memanfaatkan metode SCAMPER dalam memodifikasi ide, format, dan konten program budaya. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang efektivitas metode SCAMPER dalam meningkatkan kreativitas dan daya tarik program budaya di Radio Semeru FM Lumajang.
effect of job appraisal and job training 0n employee performance at PT. Bank Sulselbar Luwu
Authors: Adil Adil , Sapar Sapar , Jasman Jumawan
Published: February 2024

Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of job appraisal and job training on the performance of employees of PT. Bank SulSelBar Luwu.

Research methodology: The research method used is a quantitative research with a descriptive approach. The population in this study were all employees who worked at PT. Bank SulSelBar Luwu. The number of samples in this study amounted to 35 people. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistical test, classical assumption test and multiple regression analysis.

Results: The result of the research shows that: 1. Job appraisal has a positive and significant effect on employee performance PT. Bank SulSelBar Luwu, 2. Job training has a positive and significant effect on employee performance PT. Bank SulSelBar Luwu. 3. The results of the F test indicate that the job appraisal and training simultaneously (together) have a positive and significant effect on employee performance PT. Bank SulSelBar Luwu.

Contribution: This research contributes a job appraisal and training have a contribution or influence on employee performance variables by 61.90%, while the remaining 38.10% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study.
A Monolithic Differential Bridged T-coil
Authors: Scarlato Giovanni , Long John R
Published: February 2024

Design and verification of two-and three-pole differential bridged
T-coils applicable to wideband and high-speed integrated circuits,
broadband I/O terminations, capacitive loads, and ESD protection
circuits are described. T-coil prototypes with 50-Ω terminations,
designed for maximally flat amplitude (MFA) and envelope delay (MFED)
responses, are characterized. Measured transimpedance bandwidth and
group delay of the two-pole MFA design are 43.2GHz and 7±2ps across
45GHz, respectively. The bandwidth extension ratio (BWER) is 2.43x
compared to an unpeaked R-C circuit. The three-pole MFED T-coil realizes
a 2.2x BWER, with 23-GHz bandwidth and 12±2-ps group delay across 30GHz.
Implemented in 22-nm FD-SOI CMOS technology, the T-coils occupy 224 x
215µm^2 .
Benchmarking Reservoir Computing for Residential Energy Demand Forecasting
Authors: Brucke Karoline , Schmitz Simon , Köglmayr Daniel , Baur Sebastian , Räth Christoph , Ansari Esmail , Klement Peter
Published: February 2024

In the energy sector, accurate demand forecasts are vital but often
limited by the available computational power. Reservoir computing (RC)
or echo-state networks excel in chaotic time series prediction, with
lower computational requirements compared to other recurrent network
based methods like LSTMs. Next-generation reservoir computing (NG-RC) is
a newer, more efficient variant of classical RC originating from
nonlinear vector autoregression and therefore missing the randomness of
classical RC. In our study, we evaluate RC and NG-RC for day-ahead
energy demand predictions on four data sets and compare it to LSTMs and
a naive persistence approach. We find that NG-RC outperforms all other
methods when considering the root mean squared error on all data sets
but struggles with very small or zero demands. Additionally, it offers a
very computationally effective hyperparameter optimization and excels in
replicating the inherent volatility and the erratic behavior of energy
demands.
Trichoderma in the Maltese Islands
Authors: IANNACCONE Marco , SOMMA Stefania , ALTOMARE Claudio , BUHAGIAR Joseph A.
Published: February 2024

This study assessed presence of Trichoderma spp. in the Maltese Islands. Isolates were identified using dichotomous keys and DNA barcoding. Ten distinct isolates were obtained from different soils and other substrates, and were identified as T. virens, T. citrinoviride, T. gamsii, and, in the former T. harzianum species complex, T. breve, T. afroharzianum and T. atrobrunneum. Five out of these six fungi are reported for the first time in the Maltese Islands, and T. brevis is reported for the first time in Europe.
Identification and pathogenicity of Alternaria species causing leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in California
Authors: ELFAR Karina , BUSTAMANTE Marcelo I. , ARREGUIN Molly , NOURI Mohamed T. , ESKALEN Akif
Published: February 2024

In late summer 2020, symptoms of leaf blotch and fruit spot were observed in two different commercial apple orchards (cultivars ‘Pink Lady’ and ‘Modi’) in San Joaquin County, California, USA. Ninety Alternaria isolates were obtained from symptomatic leaves and fruits collected from the orchards. Based on morphological characteristics of the colonies, sporulation patterns, and conidia, the isolates were preliminarily separated into three morphogroups, tentatively identified as A. alternata, A. tenuissima and A. arborescens. Multi-locus phylogenetic analyses, using nucleotide sequences of plasma membrane ATPase, calmodulin, and Alternaria major allergen genes, showed that the isolates initially identified as A. tenuissima clustered with strains of A. alternata, following the current taxonomical arrangement of the genus. Pathogenicity tests on detached wounded apple leaves and fruits, using representative isolates of the three morphogroups, fulfilled Koch’s postulates. This is the first report of A. alternata and A. arborescens as causal agents of leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in California.
Phytophthora spp. diversity in commercial nursery stocks shown through examination of plant health practices for growers and traders of ornamental plants
Authors: MIGLIORINI Duccio , PECORI Francesco , ARATI Giulia , LUCHI Nicola , BEGLIOMINI Emanuele , GNESINI Alessandro , GHELARDINI Luisa , SANTINI Alberto
Published: February 2024

Management of Phytophthora in commercial plant nurseries is important for biosecurity of traded plants, and monitoring of incidence of this important plant pathogen is a prerequisite to prevent its spread. Potted plants showing Phytophthora spp. symptoms, and nursery irrigation and runoff water, were sampled from a commercial and a non-commercial nursery in Tuscany, Italy. The samples were processed to detect Phytophthora spp., using baiting, and molecular identification of obtained isolates. High Phytophthora incidence was shown in the commercial nursery. Twelve Phytophthora spp. were isolated from potted plants or nursery runoff water. Individual symptomatic potted plants were infected with up to four pathogenic Phytophthora spp. The water sampled from nursery drainage canals had the greatest Phytophthora species diversity, with less diversity in ‘flow-through’ water samples (irrigation water percolated through potted plants) and samples from water puddles inside the nurseries. This study showed high incidence of Phytophthora in the commercial nursery, and associated risk of spread of these pathogens within and outside nursery operations. Lack of appropriate disease management probably increases occurrence of these pathogens.
PENDAMPINGAN JURU SEMBELIH HALAL DI RPH PAK PUJI, DESA KARANGBENER, KECAMATAN BAE, KABUPATEN KUDUS
Authors: Edris Mochamad , Krisnanda Krisnanda , Munachifdlil'ula Ahmad Nilnal , Mukhlisin Ahmad , Ashari Ashari , Sholichin Ahmad
Published: February 2024

Program pendampingan juru sembelih halal (Juleha) di rumah potong hewan (RPH) merupakan program yang dirancang untuk dapat meningkatkan pemahaman maupun keterampilan (skill) para juru sembelih halal (Juleha) dalam menyediakan dan mengimplementasikan produk halal di masyarakat. Adapun tujuan dari program pendampingan ini yaitu untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan (skill) juru sembelih halal dan  memastikan kehalalan dan kualitas produk terjaga guna memenuhi kebutuhan akan produk halal di masyarakat. Program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini memberikan pendampingan kepada juru sembelih halal (juleha) di RPH Pak Puji. Dalam implementasi produk halal di RPH akan berdampak pada kualitas dan kehalalan produk yang dihasilkan oleh RPH tersebut yang berujung produk tersebut dikonsumsi oleh masyarakat. Adapun program pendampingan juru sembeli halal (juleha) ini bekerja sama dengan RPH Pak Puji untuk memberikan pendampingan kepada juleha berbasi ASUH (Aman, Sehat, Utuh, dan Halal). Hasil dari program pendampingan ini dapat meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan para Juleha dalam standar produksi halal, meningkatkan kualitas produk halal, serta memberikan kontribusi bagi masyarakat dalam hal pemenuhan kebutuhan produk halal yang berkualitas di masyarakat. Program pendampingan ini juga dapat memperkuat kepercayaan konsumen terhadap produk halal yang beredar di masyarakat, di mana para juru sembelih halal (juleha) telah memiliki pemahaman dan keterampilan terkait dengan penyediaan dan pengimplementasian produk halal.
PENGARUH COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, ONLINE CUSTOMER REVIEW DAN PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE TERHADAP PURCHASE DECISIONS (STUDI PADA MAHASISWA DI KABUPATEN GARUT PENGGUNA SMARTPHONE SAMSUNG)
Authors: Muharam Husni , Setiawan Rahyuniati , Wardi Tamia Aprilla
Published: February 2024

Smartphone merupakan salah satu kebutuhan masyarakat modern saat ini untuk menunjang aktivitasnya dan menjadi kebutuhan gaya hidup yang penting di masyarakat modern saat ini. Pasar smartphone di Indonesia sangat diminati. Karena permintaan begitu besar sehingga produksi dalam negeri tidak dapat dibuat, produk luar negeri masuk dan mengambil alih. Melihat kondisi tersebut Penelitian ini mencoba untuk menganalisis pengaruh Country Of Origin, Online Customer Review dan Product Knowledge terhadap Purchase Decisions (studi pada mahasiswa di Kabupaten Garut pengguna Smartphone samsung). Penelitian ini mengandalkan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa di Kabupaten Garut dimana kriteria yang ditentukan adalah mahasiswa yang pernah membeli dan menggunakan smartphone samsung, lalu diproporsikan dengan presentase dari 4 kampus terbesar yang ada di Kabupaten Garut diantaranya Universitas Garut, Institut Pendidikan Indonesia, Institut Teknologi Garut dan STIE Yasaanggana. Sampel yang diambil sebanyak 96 responden. Kriteria pengambilan sampel menggunakan unknown population, dengan teknik sampling yaitu purposive sampling yang selanjutnya pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan pls-sem. Hasil temuan dalam penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa semua variabel didapatkan gambaran kondisi baik. Temuan lain diantaranya Country Of Origin berpengaruh terhadap Purchase Decisions, Online Customer Review tidak berpengaruh terhadap Purchase Decisions, Product Knowledge berpengaruh terhadap Purchase Decisions.
Uji efektivitas antidiare ekstrak etanol biji asam Jawa (Tamarindus indica L.) terhadap mencit jantan dengan metode transit intestinal
Authors: Simanjuntak Nerly Juli Pranita , Neswita Elfia
Published: February 2024

Tamarindus indica, merupakan salah satu anggota dari keluarga tanaman Fabaceae yang sering dimanfaatkan sebagai sumber makanan dan obat tradisional. Secara turun-temurun, asam jawa sering digunakan dalam pengobatan. Salah satu bagian dari tumbuhan ini yang sering dimanfaatkan adalah bijinya, yang digunakan untuk mengobati berbagai kondisi seperti asma, bronkitis, kusta, tuberkulosis, luka, masalah perut, diare, disentri, vertigo, dan diabetes. Komponen aktif yang terdapat dalam biji asam jawa mencakup senyawa tannin, asam lemak, flavonoid, saponin, alkaloid, dan glikosida.. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat efek antidiare dari ekstrak etanol biji asam jawa terhadap mencit jantan dengan metode transit intestinal. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode transit intestinal yaitu membandingkan panjang usus yang dilalui marker. Dari hasi penelitian didapatkan efek antidiare dari ekstrak etanol biji asam jawa pada dosis 50 mg/kg bb memperlihatkan efek antidiare paling rendah sedangkan pada dosis 450 mg/kg bb menunjukkan efek antidiare paling tinggi. Penambahan dosis dari ekstrak etanol tanaman biji asam jawa memperlihatkan penambahan efek antidiare. Hasil analisa uji statistik menunjukkan pemberian suspensi ekstrak etanol biji asam jawa 2% dengan dosis 150 mg/kg bb dan 450 mg/kg bb pada mencit jantan menunjukkan efek antidiare yang efektif karena tidak berbeda nyata dengan loperamid 0,52 mg/kg bb yang menunjukkan efek antidiare dengan uji perbedaan rata-rata dari Duncan (P > 0,05). Kesimpulan adalah Ekstrak etanol biji asam jawa mempunyai efek sebagai antidiare yang diberikan pada mencit jantan yang diinduksi dengan oleum ricini menggunakan metode lintasan usus halus.
Formulas for Calculating Deformations and Natural Frequency of Free Vibrations of a Hexagonal Tower
Authors: Kirsanov M.N.
Published: February 2024

Statement of the problem. A scheme of a six-sided prismatic statically determinate spatial girder is proposed. The task is set by induction to derive formulas for the dependence of the deflection of the structure and the lower limit of the main frequency of natural vibrations on the number of panels along the height of the prism. Materials and methods. The forces in the rods along with the reactions of the supports are found in an analytical form by means of the method of cutting nodes in the Maple symbolic mathematics system. One of the nodes at the base of the truss has a spherical support, one has a cylindrical support, the remaining four supports are racks. The top deflection is determined by the Maxwell-Mohr formula. From the analysis of the sequences of coefficients in the formulas for individual structures with a different number of panels, their common members are determined, which are included in the desired calculation formula. The Dunkerley method is used to estimate the first frequency of free oscillations. Results. For various types of loads, formulas for the dependence of girderf deflections on the number of panels are obtained. The coefficients in the solution are polynomial in the number of panels. The derived analytical dependence of the first frequency on the number of panels in comparison with the numerical solution has a small error, which decreases with increasing number of panels. Conclusions. A design of an axisymmetric statically determinate tower-type girder has been developed, which allows analytical solutions to the problem of deflection and the problem of the first natural frequency for an arbitrary number of panels. The resulting formulas can be used to assess the accuracy of numerical solutions and for preliminary calculations of models of structures of this type.
COMPARISION OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL HOME-BASED EXERCISE VERSUS RESISTANCE EXERCISE ON GRIP STRENGTH AND HAND FUNCTIONS IN ELDERLY POPULATION
Authors: Paul Jibi , Polavarapu Charumathi , Kumar. K Nandha
Published: February 2024

Background of the study: In people aged 20-29 years old, average grip strength is 46 kg for men and 29kg for women. This decrease to 39 kg-23kg by the time when people reach 60 – 69 years of age. Aim & objective of the study is to study the comparative effects of multidimensional home-based exercise Vs resistance exercise to improve grip strength and hand functions in elderly population. Methodology: This experimental study of comparative type (pre and post) with 30 subjects the study was carried out at ACS medical college and hospital OPD for four weeks after the approval from institution of review board (IRB). there are selected for the study after getting consent for participation. the subjects were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and they assigned into two groups by simple randomized sampling method. The Group A (multidimensional home-based exercise) consists of 15 and the Group B (resistance exercise) consists of 15, the hand-held dynamometer is used as outcome measures. Result: Comparative study between Group A and Group B showed significant difference found in effectiveness in Right, Left hand power with P value <0.0001 on hand grip among elderly people. Conclusion: Comparative study between Group A and Group B showed significant difference found in effectiveness in Right, Left hand power with P value <0.0001 on hand grip among elderly people. Group B found more significant compare with Group A with mean difference of 4.800, 5.34 respectively on right and left hand by resisted exercise on hand grip among elderly people.
PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN TERHADAP KETEPATAN SHOOTING JARAK 9 METER CABANG OLAHRAGA PETANQUE
Authors: Yudi Karisma Sari  , Hartini
Published: February 2024

Tujuan penelitin ini adalah (1) Untuk mengetahui perbedaan penggunaan media pembelajaran menggunakan penghalang dan tanpa penghalang terhadap ketepatan shooting jarak 9 meter  pada mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga Universitas Tunas Pembangunan Surakarta, (2) Untuk mengetahui manakah yang lebih baik dari penggunaan media pembelajaran terhadap ketepatan shooting jarak 9 meter  pada mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga Universitas Tunas Pembangunan Surakarta.

Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen. Sample penelitian mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga Universitas Tunas Pembangunan Surakarta berjumlah 20 orang. Pengambilan sampel dengan teknik purposive sampling. Rancangan penelitian dengan pretest-posttest design. Metode analisis data penelitian dengan rumus t-test yang diperhitungkan menggunakan rumus pendek.

Hasil analisis data (1) Pengujian reliabilitas mendapatkan nilai rxy= 0,7229 memiliki nilai yang mencukupi, (2) Uji prasyarat pengujian normalitas adalah Fhitung sig 0,225 > sig 0,05 berarti varian sampel homogen, (3) Hipotesis dengan uji perbedaan nilai t pada kelompok menggunakan penghalang = 7,006 > ttabel 5%= 2,262, dan pada kelompok tanpa penghalang = 6,111 > ttabel 5% = 2,262.

Simpulan bahwa (1) Ada perbedaan pengaruh penggunaan media pembelajaran menggunakan penghalang dan tanpa penghalang terhadap ketepatan shooting jarak 9 meter  pada mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga Universitas Tunas Pembangunan Surakarta, yaitu uji t yaitu thitung=2,440 > ttabel 5%=2,262. (2) Pembelajaran menggunakan media penghalang lebih baik terhadap ketepatan shooting jarak 9 meter  pada mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga Universitas Tunas Pembangunan Surakarta dengan presentase peningkatan shooting menggunakan penghalang sebesar 61,6% dan tanpa penghalang sebesar 38,4%.

Kata Kunci: media pembelajaran, penghalang, tanpa penghalang, shooting, petanque
PENYULUHAN HIPERTENSI DENGAN RENDAM AIR HANGAT DAN TERAPI TAWA SERTA MENERAPKAN PERILAKU HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT PADA MASYARAKAT RT.05 RW.01 SEPANJANG JAYA
Authors: Husna Rosidatul , Agustina Lisna , Simamora Rotua Suriany , Wati Puri Kresna , Evma Feronika , Yanti Dharma
Published: February 2024

Hipertensi menjadi masalah kesehatan utama warga rt.005/rw.001, Sepanjang Jaya. Sebagian masyarakat menganggap bahwa hipertensi dapat di atasi sendiri tanpa penanganan dokter. Pada kenyataannya pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai penyakit khususnya hipertensi masih minim, hal ini ditinjau dari masyarakat menangani hipertensi hanya dengan obat seadanya tanpa mengetahui dosis yang seharusnya diberikan, pemilihan jenis bahan makanan yang kurang tepat, dan kurang memantau tanda dan gejala penyakit. Masyarakat membeli obat-obatan tanpa resep dokter memiliki risiko terjadi kesalahan dalam penggunaan obat, penyimpanan, sampai cara membuang obat yang tidak sesuai dengan petunjuk yang telah ditetapkan. Selain itu kebersihan lingkungan masyarakat masih kurang dan kurangnya kesadaran akan pentingnya menjaga lingkungan. Masyarakat yang memiliki hewan ternak jarak kandang dengan rumah <5 meter. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk meningkatkan pemahaman kepada masyarakat tentang Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat pada penderita hipertensi di masyarakat, pengetahuan tentang bahaya pembelian obat tanpa resep dokter. Adanya program kerja yang akan dilakukan seperti edukasi, pengecekan tekanan darah, terapi rendam air hangat, terapi tertawa, dagusibu, penanaman toga, dan kerja bakti lingkungan. Metode yang digunakan yaitu observasi dan wawancara dengan masyarakat rt.005/rw.001, Sepanjang Jaya. Hasil menunjukkan masyarakat di rt.005/rw.001, Sepanjang Jaya memiliki masyarakat dengan hipertensi cukup banyak. Peningkatan kasus ini disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor yaitu kurangnya pengetahuan, pola hidup yang kurang baik seperti mengonsumsi garam berlebih dari makanan cepat saji sehingga masyarakat memiliki perilaku yang rendah dalam melakukan pencegahan.