bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENYULUHAN PENCEGAHAN KEKERASAN TERHADAP PEREMPUAN DALAM RUMAH TANGGA DI BPPKB (BADAN PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN DAN KELUARGA BERENCANA) KABUPATEN CIREBON (PELAKSANAAN DI DESA TUK KECAMATAN KEDAWUNG KABUPATEN CIREBON)
Authors: Nariyah Hery
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT Violence against women today is an interesting matter because it is widely discussed by practitioners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academics and the wider community. This was motivated by the demands of a more complex role of women in line with the times that tend to pay more attention to Human Rights (HAM) without looking at or differentiating gender.Activities carried out by the author use qualitative methods with descriptive analysis studies because the writer wants to describe and explain an event or situation. As described by Rachmat (1994: 24), that descriptive research only describes situations or events, does not test hypotheses.Domestic violence (domestic violence) is a problem that often occurs in households. Therefore, prevention must be done early. Religious education and the practice of religious teachings in the household are the keys to success in preventing domestic violence.To prevent domestic violence in the household, love, and compassion must be developed early on. Mother can play a big role in teaching children at home to love and love each other. Because the main perpetrators of domestic violence are generally husbands, the role of religious leaders, educators, sociologists, and intellectuals must be at the forefront to continue to voice the importance of the household as the smallest unit in society to be built well and away from domestic violence. In order to communicate this to the wider community, the role and participation of the media are very important and decisive.Practice a saying "My house is my palace". However the situation is a house, the house must be a place that gives warmth, calmness, peace, protection, and happiness to all family members.
OPTIMALISASI PENINGKATAN PEGAWAI SEKRETARIAT DPRD KABUPATEN CIREBON
Authors: Heriyanto Yanto
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT Title of writing in research Optimization of Staff Enhancement Secretariat DPRD Cirebon. This research is a descriptive research type using qualitative research method. This research is based on the existence of a phenomenon where still found some obstacles in the Optimization of Staff Enhancement Secretariat DPRD Kabupaten Cirebon  Mangkunegara states that in general the performance is divided into two, namely individual performance and organizational performance, individual performance is the work of employees both in terms of quality and quantity based on work standards that have been determined, while organizational performance is a combination of individual performance with group performance (Mangkunegara , 2005).  Problems in research in Performance of staff Secretariat DPRD Kab. Cirebon is an element of service to the Regional House of Representatives. The DPRD Secretariat is headed directly by a Secretary of the DPRD who is technically operational under and directly responsible to the Chairman or Speaker of the DPRD, and is Administratively accountable to the Regent through the Regional Secretary. As stated in Article 20 Paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution, the Regional People's Legislative Assembly has duties consisting of the functions of legislation, supervisory function and budget function, therefore the service must be able to accommodate all the basic functions of the Regional People's Legislative Assembly of Kab. Cirebon with a way of achieving good performance by the Secretariat DPRD Kab. Cirebon so that the services provided can give a significant impact on the fulfillment of the people's mandate through the implementation of duties and functions of the DPRD of Cirebon But at the Secretariat of Parliament Cirebon Regency we found some problems that cause not yet Optimal Employee Performance are: Job Performance: Work Achievement is defined as the work achieved by an employee in performing his duties in accordance with the responsibilities given to him in quality of work, Expertise: Expertise is the level of technical ability possessed by employees in carrying out tasks assigned to him, Behavior: Behavior is an attitude and employee behavior attached to him and carried in carrying out his duties
PERSEPSI TOKOH MASYARAKAT TERHADAP EKSISTENSI LEMBAGA KEMASYARAKATAN DESA (Studi Kasus di Desa Curug Kecamatan Kandanghaur Kabupaten Indramayu)
Authors: . Ismayanti , Siswoyo Mukarto , Wulandari Sri
Published: July 2022

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui persepsi tokoh masyarakat terhadap eksistensi lembaga kemasyarakatan desa di Desa Curug Kecamatan Kandanghaur Kabupaten Indramayu. Latar belakang dilakukannya penelitian ini karena kurang berfungsinya peran serta fungsi lembaga-lembaga kemasyarakatan yang ada di desa. Penelitian ini dilakukan dan diarahkan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana persepsi tokoh masyarakat terhadap eksistensi lembaga kemasyarakatan desa dengan melihat sejauh mana dukungan tokoh masyarakat dan masyarakat itu sendiri terhadap lembaga kemasyarakatan yang ada, apa saja hal-hal yang mendukung dan menghambat eksistensi dari lembaga kemasyarakatan serta bagaimana upaya-upaya untuk mempertahankan eksistensi dari lembaga kemasyarakatan desa itu sendiri.Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif melalui pendekatan deskriptif, dengan mengambil lokasi penelitian di Desa Curug Kecamatan Kandanghaur Kabupaten Indramayu. Sedangkan teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi kepustakaan, observasi dan wawancara yang mendalam dengan para informan yaitu perangkat desa, dan tokoh masyarakat sebagai informan kunci, serta masyarakat sebagai informan pendukungnya dengan analisis data melalui tahapan-tahapan reduksi data, display data, verifikasi data, dan penarikan kesimpulan.Hasil penelitian dari persepsi tokoh masyarakat terhadap eksistensi lembaga kemasyarakatan desa di Desa Curug Kecamatan Kandanghaur Kabupaten Indramayu menunjukkan bahwa eksistensi lembaga kemasyarakatan desa masih belum sesuai dengan harapan dan tujuan dibentuknya lembaga tersebut karena dukungan dari tokoh masyarakat dan partisipasi masyarakat dalam berorganisasi pada lembaga kemasyarakatan desa masih rendah. Hal tersebut dipengaruhi oleh Faktor-faktor perhatian dari luar yaitu Intensitas perhatian, ukuran organisasi, kontras dengan lingkungan sekitar, pengulangan perhatian, gerakan (moving), baru dan familier. sedangkan untuk faktor-faktor dari dalam (internal set factor) yaitu proses belajar, motivasi, kepribadian (sikap dan perilaku), pengalaman masa lalu, kebutuhan, minat, dan harapan.
ANALISIS KUALITAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK DALAM PEMBUATAN ELEKTRONIK-KARTU TANDA PENDUDUK (E-KTP) DI KECAMATAN LOSARANG KABUPATEN INDRAMAYU
Authors: . Wahyudi , Agustina Heriyani , Siraj Nurudin
Published: July 2022

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kualitas pelayanan publik dalam pembuatan E-KTP di Kecamatan Losarang Kabupaten Indramayu. Alasanya karena masih ditemukan gejala-gejala respon negatif dari masayarakat sebagai pengguna jasa pelayanan Pembuatan E-KTP di kecamatan Losarang Kabupaten Indramayu. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah Kepala Kasi Pelayanan Masyarakat kecamatan Losarang sebagai informan kunci dan masyarakat yang membuat E-KTP sebagai informan Pendukung . Terdapat hambatan yang terjadi dalam pelayanan publik pembuatan E-KTP di Kecamatan Losarang Kabupaten Indramayu yaitu diantaranya fasilitas fisik yang tidak sesuai standar operasional pelayanan atau sudah tidak layak dan peralatan dalam pembuatan E-KTP yang belum menunjang. Serta pegawai kecamatan Losarng yang belum mampu memberikan pelayanan dengan baik seperti pelayanan yang dijanjikan dan sikap pegawai yang kurang ramah. Hasil penelitian yang penulis lakukan dalam Analisis Pelayanan Publik dalam Pembuatan E-KTP di Kecamatan Losarang Kabupaten Indramayu dilihat dari Dimensi Kualitas Menurut Fandy Tjiptono dalam Buku (Hardyansyah, 2011:53) yaitu fasilitas fisik, peralatan, kemampuan pelayanan yang dijanjikan dengan segera, kesopanan atau keramahan, masih kurang optimal.
KINERJA DINAS KELAUTAN DAN PERIKANAN DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN PETANI GARAM DI KABUPATEN CIREBON
Authors: Putri Tyas Ayuning , Permana Ipik , Rifa'i A. Yusuf
Published: July 2022

Pelaksanaan kinerja Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan dalam pemberdayaan petani garam di Kabupaten Cirebon masih belum optimal. Peneliti menganalisis dan menjawab mengenai permasalahan Kinerja Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan dalam pemberdayaan petani garam untuk meningkatkan kualitas garam di Kabupaten Cirebon, faktor-faktor yang mendukung dan menghambat kinerja Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan dalam pemberdayaan petani garam untuk meningkatkan kualitas garam dan upaya-upaya yang dilakukan oleh Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan dalam pemberdayaan petani garam untuk meningkatkan kualitas garam di Kabupaten Cirebon. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara, observasi dan studi kepustakaan. Data diperoleh kemudian dianalisis secara kualitatif sesuai dengan indikator dalam penelitian. Hasil penelitian tentang kinerja Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan dalam pemberdayaan petani garam di Kabupaten Cirebon dilihat berdasarkan indikator kinerja dari Agus Dwiyanto (2012:50) yaitu Produktivitas, Kualitas Layanan, Responsivitas, Responsibilitas, Akuntabilitas. Dari kelima indikator kinerja seharusnya berjalan optimal tetapi faktanya dilapangan belum optimal hanya beberapa saja yang dikatakan optimal. Adapun faktor-faktor yang mendukung dan menghambat kinerja Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan dalam pemberdayaan petani garam di Kabupaten Cirebon, faktor pendukung: minat petani garam untuk mengikuti pembinaan dari dinas serta adanya dukungan dari pemerintah Kabupaten Cirebon untuk memberdayakan petani garam meningkatkan kualitas garam, faktor penghambat: cuaca, kurangnya lahan integrasi garam, kurangnya sarana prasarana dan teknologi modern serta anggaran yang terbatas.Kata Kunci: Kinerja, Pemberdayaan, Petani Garam
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN E ARSIP TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR MAHASISWA DI POLITEKNIK LP3I JAKARTA
Authors: . Faridah , Utami Rahayu Tri
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini difokuskan kepada penggunaan media pembelajaran e arsip yang dapat mempengaruhi motivasi belajar mahasiswa, khususnya pada mata kuliah kearsipan. Banyak sebenarnya yang dapat mempengaruhi motivasi belajar mahasiswa salah satunya adalah penggunaan media pembelajaran. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah 1) untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh penggunaan media pembelajaran e arsip terhadap motivasi belajar mahasiswa di Politeknik LP3I Jakarta Kampus Cimone dan Kampus Depok pada pelajaran kearsipan. 2) Untuk mengetahui desain program e-arsip yang sesuai dengan materi dalam teori kearsipan, 3) untuk mengetahui efektifitas pembelajaran kearsipan menggunakan media e arsip pada pelajaran kearsipan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey verifikatif dengan penyebaran kuesioner kepada mahasiswa. Dengan populasi yaitu mahasiswa Politeknik LP3I Jakarta Kampus Cimone dan Depok Tingkat II yang sudah belajar kearsipan konvensional dan Elektronik Arsip yang berjumlah 80 orang sebagai populasi dan juga ditetapkan sebagai sampel. Analisa data menggunakan teknik regresi linier sederhana. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan diatas dapat diketahui bahwa terdapat hubungan atau pengaruh yang positif sebesar 51% antara media pembelajaran dengan motivasi belajar mahasiswa Politeknik LP3I Jakarta Kampus Cimone dan Depok, sedangkan 49% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain.Kata Kunci : Penggunaan Media pembelajaran, E-Arsip, Motivasi Belajar
ANALISIS PERANAN LIAISON OFFICER DALAM PELAYANAN DAN PENGAWASAN SECARA MANDIRI PADA KAWASAN BERIKAT MANDIRI
Authors: Purba Benedictus Janrian , Arfin Arfin
Published: July 2022

Kawasan Berikat Mandiri memiliki keunggulan dalam bentuk pelayanan mandiri atas pemasukan dan pengeluaran barang dengan menunjuk satu orang pegawainya sebagai Liaison Officer (LO) untuk menggantikan sebagian tugas pelayanan dan pengawasan yang semula dilakukan oleh Hanggar Pabean dan Cukai, namun LO yang ditunjuk perusahaantidak memiliki Sertifikasi Ahli Kepabeanan atau minimal pernah mengikuti diklat Ahli Kepabeanan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mengkaji peranan LO, serta kendala yang dihadapi LO dalam menjalankan tugas dan fungsinya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa LO berperan sebagai penghubung antara Perusahaan KBM dan DJBC, serta bertanggungjawab secara langsung atas nama perusahaan terhadap proses pemasukan dan pengeluaran barang. Kendala yang dihadapi LO, yaitu sering melakukan kesalahan disebabkan tidak memperoleh pendidikan dan pelatihan ahli kepabeanan. Dibutuhkan bimbingan, pendidikan, dan latihan; membuat pedoman; dan mengeluarkan peraturan yang secara khusus mengatur tentang tugas, wewenang, kewajiban, dan sanksi terhadap LO.
FUNGSI MANAJEMEN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DAN SUMBER HUKUM ISLAM
Authors: Syafrial Herry
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui fungsi manajemen sumber daya manusia yang bersifat manajerial dan operasional yang bersumber dari hukum Islam. Batasan penelitian dengan mencari hanya dari sumber hukum Islam utama yaitu Quran dengan mencari ayat-ayat yang terdapat dalam Quran yang berhubungan dengan fungsi MSDM. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi pustaka dengan mengkaji Quran, buku-buku, dan situs-situs yang membahas fungsi MSDM. Hasil dari penelitian ini terdapat ayat-ayat Quran mengenai fungsi MSDM baik yang bersifat manajerial maupun fungsional.
How do pre-service teachers deliver their instruction during teaching practicum?: Voice from EFL classrooms
Authors: Dwiniasih Dwiniasih , Khumaeroh Indri Deviriani
Published: July 2022

For decades, questioning about effective method in a teaching learning process has been considered consistently in educational research. The existence of revised curricula forces teachers to renew or improve the teaching method used refers to the current edition. In fact, the teachers keep their teaching method caused of several concerns. Considering to the current issues, this study aims to investigate the teaching method applied by student teacher during teaching practicum, whether they tend to use modern or traditional teaching method. The participants of this study is ten learners of the eight grader at junior high school whose teacher is student teacher that conducting teaching practicum in their class. Since it is case study, student observation checklist and semi-structured interview were applied in gaining the data. The result revealed that the teaching method used by student teacher is modern method, even though; she combined it with conventional method incidentally
An exploration on the use of realia-mediated instruction for teaching English for young learners
Authors: Sitepu Sarfita Br , Kurniawati Lemmuela Alvita
Published: July 2022

This study aims to investigate how teachers and young learners use realia in a private English course in the Indonesian context and to explore the viewpoints of teachers on using realia for young learners learning English. To gather the data, this study employed a qualitative research method with interpretivism paradigm. Three English teachers in a private English course involved in this study. To gain rich data, interviews with three English teachers and observations in Kids classes were conducted. Two themes emerged for research question 1 were realia is used to teach vocabulary and realia is used to assess students understanding. Three emerging themes for research question 2 were realia helps students engaged in learning process, realia helps students maximize their multi-sensory English learning experience, and realia increases students communication skill. Implications and recommendations were provided and further elaborated based on the results of the study.
Designing ESP materials from social semiotic perspective: A design-based approach
Authors: Pravitasari Hikmah , Rahayu Nurhadianty
Published: July 2022

This research aims at developing Supplementary English Material to fulfil the students needs toward the material at midwifery academy using Project-based Learning (PBL). This research uses Design Based Research (DBR). It is conducted in four steps, i.e. analysis of the practical problem, product development, try out of the product development and reflection. The findings show that the existing English materials contain general English material and it is less specific to be used for the students of midwifery study program. The supplementary project book contains theoretical theories of ESP and PBL. The prototype is validated and reviewed by two experts in English Language Teaching (ELT) and expert of Midwifery. To get the feasible product, the prototype was tried to be implemented three times in the classroom. Through observation, questionnaire, and focus group discussion that involved the researcher, the instructor, and students, the draft is finalized. Therefore, after going through the stages, it could be said that the draft is feasible to be applied as supplementary material to teach students of midwifery study program. It is expected that the module can give some contribution and improvement for English teaching and learning.
Students� attitudes and behaviors in collaborative writing: A case in an Indonesian secondary school
Authors: Rimayah Enur Nuraeni , Rozak Abdul , Mascita Dede Endang
Published: July 2022

This study is aimed at describing secondary school students attitudes and behaviors in collaboratively writing short story. Collaborative writing is used to identify indicators of collaborative activities. Designing a case study, one class of private secondary school that joined writing class participated in this study. Classroom observation and interview were employed to gather the data. The findings suggest that collaborative writing is conducted in five ways: active participation, productive collaboration, flexible and compromised works, good writing management, and respectful works. This research has implication in classroom writing to be promoted in the secondary school in Indonesia
The Use of Three-Level Guide Strategy in Teaching English Narrative Text: A Classroom-Based Research
Authors: Furwana Dewi , Syam Andi Tenrisanna , Hartina St.
Published: July 2022

The researcher intended to find out and describe the application of the three-level guide strategy in increasing the students reading skill of narrative text. Through classroom based research, the researcher had conducted nine meetings for three cycles. The participant of this research was the seventh grade students of junior high school. 33 students of VII-2 class were involved in this research, the researcher used observations and objective tests as her instrument. The data were collected and analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The researcher calculated the quantitative data from tests in each cycle through Microsoft excel. The researcher used classroom observation checklist to find out the students participation in learning. There was no improvement in students reading test scores in cycles 1 and 2. However, in cycle 3, students' reading test scores increased. In cycle I the students average score was 48.78, the students average score in cycle II was 58.28, and in the last cycle, the average score was 73.4. The researcher reveals that the three-level reading guide strategy increases students reading skills. This research is useful for teachers, students, and further researchers.
Comparing Second Language Identity as Experienced by International Students during Their Studying abroad
Authors: Bennu Irvan Ruslan
Published: July 2022

Language and cultural identity are things that can be summarized in terms of language identity. The construct of a second language identity has a strong relation with study abroad. Second language identity tends to appear in continuous classical conditioning through study abroad. However, no further investigation about this issue has been researched in Indonesian international student context. This study purposed to explore how is the second language identity constructed through the interactions during study abroad. Through narrative interviews, this study will explore more about how second language identity of two international students constructed in their study abroad countries. The result of this study is second language identity construction is more powerful based on self-desire of participants and who the interlocutors are. Further, by knowing how the second language identity is constructed when international students are in native and non-native English-speaking countries, this study will give an empirical contribution about how English language learning patterns depend on the environment. Thus, the English teacher or language expert later could adapt English learning patterns through the construction of other people's language identity.
Direct reading thinking activity and students’ reading comprehension: An experimental research
Authors: Purwandari Diah
Published: July 2022

The aim of this research is to find out the role of DRTA and Reading Attitude in improving students’ reading comprehension. Quasi-experimental design was used  to establish the effect of method and attitude on students’ reading comprehension.  Four classes of management were selected ,and assigned as experimental  and control group, The experimental group  were taught using DRTA and control classes were taught using regular method. ANOVA was used to examine the influence of the main effects and interaction effects of  method and attitude  on students’ reading comprehension. The result indicated that there was a significant difference effect between DRTA and Regular Method on students’ reading comprehension. DRTA was more effective in improving reading comprehension. There was,  however, no significant difference in students' reading comprehension based on their attitude. This study also found a significant difference effect on students' reading comprehension based on the interaction between method and attitude. DRTA method was to be effective in students with low attitude, while the high attitude was more prone to conventional method.
Pedagogical perspectives on teaching English for pre-school children during Covid-19 pandemic: An ethnographic study
Authors: Wahyuni Irma , Syihabuddin Syihabuddin
Published: July 2022

The Indonesian government had announced a large scale of social and physical distancing since the COVID-19 Pandemic occurred in Indonesia in March 2020. It leads to the restriction of educational institutions, particularly formal secondary and elementary schools. Teachers, parents, and students are encouraged to adapt well to the situation. The Indonesian government has released a new temporary learning policy during Pandemic for elementary school students, called the emergency curriculum. It urges elementary school students to learn at home through teacher supervision via online platforms. It is not simple to educate and teach children at home, mainly teaching English for parents busy with their jobs. By employing an ethnographic study in an early childhood education institution in Bogor, this research investigates the online learning and blended learning process during the COVID-19 Pandemic, specifically learning English. The advantages, challenges, and weaknesses of the English teaching-learning process will be explored and related. Recommendation for further studies and other learning management processes during Pandemic will be encouraged as the significance of the research.
Exploring a rural English teacher’s lived experiences of assessment practices in a blended learning enactment: A narrative inquiry
Authors: Sugianto Haris
Published: July 2022

Although extensive studies have put a focus on the enactment of blended learning in English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom, there is a paucity of research into the teacher’s lived experiences of how they enact assessment in the blended learning activities. To fill such gap, this paper reports on a narrative inquiry of an EFL teacher’s lived experiences of conducting assessment during blended learning in the pandemic era. The study’s findings shed light on the ineffectiveness of the assessment practice during the blended learning enactment, particularly in the context of rural schools. Albeit the participating teacher in this study was fully engaged to conduct assessment from his past experiences, two major problems hinder such a practice: students’ unsubmitted assignments and poor Internet connection. Based on these findings, teachers are encouraged to find an alternative assessment practice during the blended learning, such as portfolio assessment. This suggestion is anchored by the fact that the assessment practice was not technically assisted during the blended learning activities.
THE ROLES OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE IN MANUFACTURING FIRMS AT PENANG, MALAYSIA
Authors:   University Sultan Azlan Shah Faculty of Management and Information Technology., MD AMIN BOKHORI
Published: July 2022

This study evaluated the relationship between workplaces learning activities, outdoor learning activities, and continuous learning activities on employees' performance in manufacturing firms in Penang, Malaysia. A sample size of 222 respondents was taken from 28 electrical manufacturing firms with a 6322 population and 361 samples to examine the relationship. A questionnaire was designed for data collection to measure learning activities on employees' performance in manufacturing firms. A stratified sampling method was used, and the data was analyzed using SmartPls 3.7.8. The study showed that workplaces learning activities and continuous learning activities have a significant relationship with employees' performance in manufacturing firms. The result also showed that outdoor learning activities are not-significant on employees’ performance in manufacturing firms. However, the limitation of this study only covers electrical manufacturing firms. Suggested for future study focus on electronic, plastic, and fabricated manufacturing firms to be more effective in improving manufacturing firms' learning and development practices.
PARTICIPATION OF BELARUSIANS IN THE FORMATION OFKALININGRAD SOCIETY
Authors:   Институт этнологии и антропологии им. Н.Н. Миклухо-Маклая РАН, Мартынова Марина , Григорьева Регина ,   Институт этнологии и антропологии им. Н.Н. Миклухо-Маклая РАН
Published: July 2022

The paper shows the place of Belarusians in the formation of the Kaliningrad soci-ety and the Kaliningrad socio- territorial community, based on close social ties, re-gional culture, and possessing a number of features of regional identity. The authors give a demographic portrait of the Kaliningrad Belarusians in dynamics, from the time of the formation of the Kaliningrad region to the present day. The conclusion is made that there is a gradual change of self-consciousness among young people. Young men and women with Belarusian roots are involved in the formation of the Kaliningrad society based on the Russian language and elements of local culture. At the same time, two multidirectional processes are observed in the Kaliningrad region. Along with integration of different groups of population and the process of formation of common cultural elements and regional identity which has been going on for decades, there are processes of unification of residents along ethnic lines, and their interest in traditional culture, history of their families and their ancestral homelands is growing. Due to the general activation of ethnic life in the country, in the Kaliningrad region the mobilization of the ethnic component is noticeable, also among the Belarusians. The study is based on the results of surveys of high school students, statistical data and other sources.
Self-Retrospect Periphery Gate Model and Its Applications
Authors: Cai Xiuhua , Cao Hongxing , Fang Xiaoyi , Sun Jingli , Cheng Chen , Fan Wenjie , Yu Ying
Published: July 2022

By not only relying on the initial state but also relying on states before, the principle of a self-retrospect dynamic system has been developed to represent the changes in a system since 1991. Afterward, the periphery theory was established, which studies the boundary of a system. We try to integrate the principle of the self-retrospect system and periphery theory in this study. Thus, a self-retrospect periphery gate model, a new expression of temporal-spatial concept, has been derived to investigate the change of a system and forecast it in physics. Firstly, for the equation with a time difference term that controls the motion of the system, a difference-integral equation can be derived by introducing a retrospect function and applying the inner product, partial integral, and mean value theorem. The principle of constructing and solving the difference-integral equation of the system is referred to as the principle of self-retrospect dynamic systems, and the corresponding mathematical model is called the self-retrospect model. The principle of system self-retrospect has been applied to modeling, calculating, and forecasting in many fields such as meteorology, oceanography, hydrology, market, agriculture, transportation, energy, and so on. Secondly, the periphery is defined as an intermediary that can protect the system and exchange with the environment. It is a part of the system and is adjacent to the environment. It has been applied in many fields since the periphery theory was put forward, such as physics, meteorology, water resources, economy, as well as sports. Thirdly, the concept of periphery gate is embedded into the self-retrospect equation, the self-retrospect gate model has been proposed, and the physical implication of the model is mentioned. The mathematical derivation of the model and its physical explanation are the main points of the study. The applications of the model in physics and meteorology are discussed, for example, the relationship between heavy snowfall and airflow passage in Beijing was studied using synoptic meteorology in detail.
Electroactive shape memory polyurethane composites reinforced with octadecyl isocyanate-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes
Authors: Sun Yadong , Teng Jiachi , Kuang Yi , Yang Shengxiang , Yang Jiquan , Mao Hongli , Gu Zhongwei
Published: July 2022

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) have a wide range of potential applications in many fields. In particular, electrically driven SMPs have attracted increasing attention due to their unique electrical deformation behaviors. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are often used as SMP conductive fillers because of their excellent electrical conductivities. However, raw CNTs do not disperse into the polymer matrix well. This strictly limits their use. In this study, to improve their dispersion performance characteristics in the polymer matrix, hydroxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT-OHs) were functionalized with octadecyl isocyanate (i-MWCNTs). Polyurethane with shape memory properties (SMPU) was synthesized using polycaprolactone diol (PCL-diol), hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), and 1,4-butanediol (BDO) at a 1:5:4 ratio. Then, electroactive shape memory composites were developed by blending SMPU with i-MWCNTs to produce SMPU/i-MWCNTs. The functionalized i-MWCNTs exhibited better dispersibility characteristics in organic solvents and SMPU composites than the MWCNT-OHs. The addition of i-MWCNTs reduced the crystallinity of SMPU without affecting the original chemical structure. In addition, the hydrogen bond index and melting temperature of the SMPU soft segment decreased significantly, and the thermal decomposition temperatures of the composites increased. The SMPU/i-MWCNT composites exhibited conductivity when the i-MWCNT content was 0.5 wt%. This conductivity increased with the i-MWCNT content. In addition, when the i-MWCNT content exceeded 1 wt%, the composite temperature could increase beyond 60°C within 140 s and the temporary structure could be restored to its initial state within 120 s using a voltage of 30 eV. Therefore, the functionalized CNTs exhibit excellent potential for use in the development of electroactive shape memory composites, which may be used in flexible electronics and other fields.
Explore the Potential Ingredients for Detoxification of Honey-Fired Licorice (ZGC) Based on the Metabolic Profile by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS
Authors: Wang Yinjie , Ning Yu , He Ting , Chen Yingtong , Han Wenhui , Yang Yinping , Zhang Cui-Xian
Published: July 2022

Licorice is well known for its ability to reduce the toxicity of the whole prescription in traditional Chinese medicine theory. However, honey-fired licorice (ZGC for short), which is made of licorice after being stir-fried with honey water, is more commonly used for clinical practice. The metabolism in vivo and detoxification-related compounds of ZGC have not been fully elucidated. In this work, the chemical constituents in ZGC and its metabolic profile in rats were both identified by high ultra-performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS). The network pharmacology was applied to predict the potential detoxifying ingredients of ZGC. As a result, a total of 115 chemical compounds were identified or tentatively characterized in ZGC aqueous extract, and 232 xenobiotics (70 prototypes and 162 metabolites) were identified in serum, heart, liver, kidneys, feces, and urine. Furthermore, 41 compounds absorbed in serum, heart, liver, and kidneys were employed for exploring the detoxification of ZGC by network pharmacology. Ultimately, 13 compounds (five prototypes including P5, P24, P30, P41 and P44, and 8 phase Ⅰ metabolites including M23, M47, M53, M93, M100, M106, M118, and M134) and nine targets were anticipated to be potential mediums regulating detoxification actions. The network pharmacology analysis had shown that the ZGC could detoxify mainly through regulating the related targets of cytochrome P450 and glutathione. In summary, this study would help reveal potential active ingredients in vivo for detoxification of ZGC and provided practical evidence for explaining the theory of traditional Chinese medicine with modern technology.
Nerve Stimulation by Triboelectric Nanogenerator Based on Nanofibrous Membrane for Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Xu Chaoling , Zeng Fan , Wu Danyu , Wang Pang , Yin Xiaoling , Jia Bin
Published: July 2022

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating and common neurological disorder that is difficult to treat. The pain can sustain for many years, making the sufferer extremely painful. Nerve stimulation was first reported half a century ago as a treatment for neuropathic pain. Since then, the method of electrical stimulation through leads placed in the epidural space on the dorsal side of the spinal cord has become a valuable therapeutic tool for SCI. But nerve stimulation equipment is expensive, and the stimulator design and treatment plan are complicated, which hinders its development. In recent years, wearable and implantable triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) developed rapidly, and their low cost and safety have brought a new turning point for the development of nerve stimulation. Nanofibrous membrane has been proved that it is a flexible material with the advantages of ultrathin diameter, good connectivity, easy scale-up, tunable wettability, fine flexibility, tunable porosity, controllable composition and so on. In this paper, we discuss the technology of using nanofiber membrane on clothing to create TENGs to provide continuous electrical energy for nerve stimulation to treat SCI in patients by analyzing previous research.
FeS2 Nanoparticles Encapsulated in S/N Co-Doped Carbon Nanofibers With a Three-Dimensional Multi-Channel Structure for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Authors: Cao Xiaochang , Zhang Yi , Luo Chujiang , Yin Yansheng , Huang Yingying
Published: July 2022

Pyrite (FeS2) is one of the potential candidates for advanced rechargeable Li-ion batteries (LIBs) owing to its inherent capacity (849 mAh g−1), environmental friendliness, and abundant natural resources. However, the volume expansion of FeS2 and the dissolution of polysulfide in the electrochemical reaction severely limit its application in the field of energy conversion and storage. Herein, FeS2 nanoparticles are encapsulated in S/N co-doped three-dimensional multi-channel structural carbon nanofibers (FeS2@CNFs) through the electrospinning method. As a cathode material for LIBs, FeS2@CNFs demonstrated excellent rate property and cyclic stability. The 3FeS2@CNFs (weight ratio of FeS2 is 30%) present the initial capacity of 1,336.7 mAh g−1 and the remaining 856.5 mAh g−1 at 0.02A g−1 after 100 circles. The favorable electrochemical properties have confirmed that carbon nanofibers can enhance the electroconductivity of electrodes, reduce the volume collapse of FeS2, and remit the dissolution of polysulfide during the Li+ ions insertion/de-insertion process. In addition, co-doped S/N can supply abundant active sites for electrochemical reactions, providing enough space for Li+ ion storage. The results indicate that 3FeS2@CNFs is a cathode with a developmental prospect for LIBs.
Microenvironmental Factors that Shape Bacterial Metabolites in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Authors: Lopez Lacey R. , Ahn Ju-Hyun , Alves Tomaz , Arthur Janelle C.
Published: July 2022

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a significant global health problem that involves chronic intestinal inflammation and can involve severe comorbidities, including intestinal fibrosis and inflammation-associated colorectal cancer (CRC). Disease-associated alterations to the intestinal microbiota often include fecal enrichment of Enterobacteriaceae, which are strongly implicated in IBD development. This dysbiosis of intestinal flora accompanies changes in microbial metabolites, shaping host:microbe interactions and disease risk. While there have been numerous studies linking specific bacterial taxa with IBD development, our understanding of microbial function in the context of IBD is limited. Several classes of microbial metabolites have been directly implicated in IBD disease progression, including bacterial siderophores and genotoxins. Yet, our microbiota still harbors thousands of uncharacterized microbial products. In-depth discovery and characterization of disease-associated microbial metabolites is necessary to target these products in IBD treatment strategies. Towards improving our understanding of microbiota metabolites in IBD, it is important to recognize how host relevant factors influence microbiota function. For example, changes in host inflammation status, metal availability, interbacterial community structure, and xenobiotics all play an important role in shaping gut microbial ecology. In this minireview, we outline how each of these factors influences gut microbial function, with a specific focus on IBD-associated Enterobacteriaceae metabolites. Importantly, we discuss how altering the intestinal microenvironment could improve the treatment of intestinal inflammation and associated disorders, like intestinal fibrosis and CRC.
The role of cardiac computed tomography in predicting adverse coronary events
Authors: Emfietzoglou Maria , Mavrogiannis Michail C. , Samaras Athanasios , Rampidis Georgios P. , Giannakoulas George , Kampaktsis Polydoros N.
Published: July 2022

Cardiac computed tomography (CCT) is now considered a first-line diagnostic test for suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) providing a non-invasive, qualitative, and quantitative assessment of the coronary arteries and pericoronary regions. CCT assesses vascular calcification and coronary lumen narrowing, measures total plaque burden, identifies plaque composition and high-risk plaque features and can even assist with hemodynamic evaluation of coronary lesions. Recent research focuses on computing coronary endothelial shear stress, a potent modulator in the development and progression of atherosclerosis, as well as differentiating an inflammatory from a non-inflammatory pericoronary artery environment using the simple measurement of pericoronary fat attenuation index. In the present review, we discuss the role of the above in the diagnosis of coronary atherosclerosis and the prediction of adverse cardiovascular events. Additionally, we review the current limitations of cardiac computed tomography as an imaging modality and highlight how rapid technological advancements can boost its capacity in predicting cardiovascular risk and guiding clinical decision-making.
Optimized Treatment of Refractory Hypercholesterolemia in Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease or Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia With Alirocumab (OPTIMIZE)
Authors: Sudano Isabella , Mach Francois , Moccetti Tiziano , Burkard Thilo , Fahe Christian , Delabays Alain , Rickli Hans , Keller Pierre-Frédéric , Dopheide Jörn , Bodenmann Sereina , Fiolka Tom , Ehret Georg , Spirk David
Published: July 2022

Background

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). In confirmatory trials, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitor alirocumab substantially lowered LDL-C and reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, the routine clinical use of alirocumab in Switzerland has not yet been studied.

Methods

In this prospective nation-wide cohort study, we aimed to investigate the patient profile and routine clinical efficacy and safety of alirocumab in 207 patients with ASCVD or heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia and increased LDL-C despite maximally tolerated statin therapy. LDL-C was measured at baseline and after 3-months follow-up.

Results

Overall, mean age was 63 ± 11 years, 138 (67%) were men, and 168 (81%) had statin intolerance (SI). Patients with SI had a higher baseline LDL-C (4.3 ± 1.4 vs. 3.3 ± 1.4 mmol/l; p < 0.001) and less frequently ASCVD (71% vs. 95%; p = 0.002). After 3 months of treatment with alirocumab, LDL-C was reduced from 4.1 ± 1.5 to 2.0 ± 1.2 mmol/l (50.5%; p < 0.001). Mean absolute and relative reductions in LDL-C were similar in patients with vs. without SI (2.2 ± 1.2 vs. 1.9 ± 1.3 mmol/l; p = 0.24 and 49.0 vs. 56.6%; p = 0.11, respectively). In total, adverse events were recorded in 25 (12%) patients, with no new safety signals.

Conclusions

In routine clinical practice, alirocumab was predominantly used in patients with SI suggesting that the great majority of patients with insufficient LDL-C control who would be candidates for alirocumab are not receiving this therapeutic option in Switzerland. LDL-C lowering was potent and similar in patients with and without SI, replicating the favorable efficacy-safety profile of alirocumab from randomized trials.
Reszinate—A Phase 1/2 Randomized Clinical Trial of Zinc and Resveratrol Utilizing Home Patient-Obtained Nasal and Saliva Viral Sampling
Authors: Kaplan Henry G. , Wang Kai , Reeves Kimberly M. , Scanlan James M. , Nunn Christopher C. , Kieper Douglas A. , Mark Joshua L. , Lee Inyoul , Liu Rachel , Jin Ruyun , Bolton Michael J. , Goldman Jason D.
Published: July 2022

Background: Safe, effective, and inexpensive treatment for COVID-19 is an urgent unmet medical need. Zinc and resveratrol have been reported to have antiviral activity, and resveratrol may increase zinc activity at the site of replication by increasing intracellular zinc concentrations.

Methods: A 1:1 randomized, placebo-controlled trial of zinc 150 mg plus resveratrol 4 g daily for 5 days versus placebos in outpatients with SARS-CoV-2 was carried out from 9/21/2020–1/22/2021 in Seattle, Washington. Viral shedding was followed with patient self-collected nasal and saliva samples by measuring qRT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2 N gene days 1–7, 10, and 14. Patients filled out a web-based questionnaire on days 1–14 to report symptoms, vital signs and adherence to the study intervention. The study was posted as Clinical Trials.gov NCT04542993 on 9 September 2020.

Results: A total of 30 participants (14 treatment; 16 placebos) had ≥1 day of the protocol treatment and were evaluable for the primary or secondary outcome. There was no difference in viral shedding between groups, nor in the resolution of symptoms. There was a trend toward a more rapid decrease in symptoms in the treatment group, though this was not statistically significant in the GLM model. Viral shedding was similar between patient self-collected mid-turbinate nasal swabs and expectorated saliva samples with a good correlation.

Conclusion: SARS-CoV-2 shedding and COVID-19 symptoms were not statistically significantly decreased by treatment. Viral shedding correlates well between patient-obtained home nasal swabs and saliva sampling.
Remote Sensing Quantitative Research on Soil Erosion in the Upper Reaches of the Minjiang River
Authors: Bing Deng , Lei Shi
Published: July 2022

The upper reaches of the Minjiang River are an important ecological barrier to the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and Chengdu Plain. They are also the water resources of Chengdu Plain. To protect the headwater ecosystems, it is necessary to carry out quantitative research on soil erosion in this area. This study mainly applies the USLE model to quantitatively evaluate the spatial distribution of ecosystem services on soil erosion and soil conservation. The evaluation is based on the following data: remote sensing image, meteorological radiation data, DEM, soil types, physical and chemical properties of the soil, vegetation types, and land use status. With advanced Earth observation technology, satellite remote sensing images about terrestrial vegetation and other evaluation parameters can be obtained in real time. The seasonal changes in vegetation coverage and the physical and chemical properties of soil have been fully considered. The results show that 1) the value of rainfall erosivity factor (R) is between 85.02 and 588.69 MJ•mm/(hm2•h•a), and its spatial distribution is consistent with that of annual average precipitation. 2) Soil erodibility factor (K) is between 0.12 and 0.30 (t hm2 h) •(hm2 MJ mm), showing zonal distribution, and is related to soil types. 3) Slope length and gradient factor (LS) range from 0.03 to 46.16. It is positively correlated with topographic relief. 4) Soil conservation measure factor (P) ranges from 0 to 1 and is determined by the land use and coverage. 5) Rainfall has a dominant impact on soil erosion, and the study area with violent and intense erosion reaches 17,302.17 km2, accounting for 69.81% of the total area. The soil conservation amount (T) in the study area is 283.45 million tons, and the ecosystem services are worth 434.48 million yuan. 6) RS and GIS techniques enable quick estimation. However, this assessment contains considerable uncertainty. It is still hard to reveal the physical process of soil erosion with empirical models.