bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Understanding Metabolic Memory: The Prolonged Influence of Glycemia During the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) on Future Risks of Complications During the Study of the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC)
Authors: Lachin John M. , Nathan David M. , Group the DCCT/EDIC Research
Published: September 2021

The
Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT, 1983-1993) showed that intensive therapy (mean HbA1c 7.2%) compared
with conventional therapy (mean HbA1c 9.0%) markedly reduced the risks
of retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy, and these reductions in
complications were entirely attributable, statistically, to the difference in
mean HbA1c levels. The DCCT cohort has been followed in the Epidemiology of
Diabetes Interventions and Complications study (EDIC, 1994 to date).

Early in EDIC, mean HbA1c levels in the former
intensively and conventionally treated groups converged. Nevertheless, the
beneficial effects of DCCT intensive versus conventional therapy on
microvascular complications not only persisted but increased during EDIC. The
differences in complications during EDIC were wholly explained, statistically,
by differences between groups in HbA1c levels during DCCT. These observations give rise to the concept of
metabolic memory. Subsequent similar findings from the UKPDS gave rise to a
similar concept, which they called the legacy effect.

In
this report, we present the evidence to support metabolic memory as both a
biological and epidemiological phenomenon, and discuss potential underlying
mechanisms. We also compare metabolic memory and the legacy effect and conclude
that the two are likely biologically similar, with comparable effects on
long-term outcomes.

The long-term influence of metabolic memory on the
risk of micro- and macrovascular complications supports the implementation of
intensive therapy, with the goal of maintaining near normal levels of glycemia,
as early and as long as safely possible in order to limit the risk of
complications.
İş Çevrimlerinin Uluslararası Enerji Piyasalarına Duyarlılığının İncelenmesi: Türkiye Örneği
Authors: Akyol Hikmet , Batu Ağırkaya Melahat
Published: September 2021

Bu araştırmada petrol fiyatları ve iş çevrimleri arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Türkiye’nin 2006Q1-2019Q3 arasındaki dönemi VAR analizi yöntemi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. VAR modeli sonuçları petrol fiyatlarında meydan gelen artışların iş çevrimlerini pozitif yönlü ve anlamlı etkilediğini göstermiştir. Buna göre, petrol fiyatları arttıkça Türkiye’de iş çevrimleri olarak ifade edilen konjonktürel dalgalanmaların şiddeti daha fazla yükselecektir. Bu bulgu Türkiye’deki makroekonomik yapının uluslararası enerji piyasaları ile olan güçlü ilişkisini göstermesi bakımından son derece önemlidir. Buna göre özellikle ani fiyat artışlarına neden olan petrol şoklarına karşı iş çevrimleri son derece duyarlı olacaktır. Araştırmada kullanılan diğer açıklayıcı değişkenlerden reel faiz oranlarının iş çevrimleri üzerindeki etkisi negatif yönlü ve anlamlı iken, küresel varlık piyasalarındaki değişimleri yansıtan S&P 500 endeksinin iş çevrimleri üzerindeki etkisi pozitif yönlü ve anlamlıdır. Geniş para arzı M2’deki değişimlerin ise iş çevrimleri üzerinde herhangi bir etkisi olmadığı görülmüştür. Değişkenler arasındaki dinamik ilişki etki-tepki analizleri kullanılarak gösterilirken, varyans ayrıştırma analizi sonuçlarına göre iş çevrimlerinde meydana gelen dönemsel değişimlerin önemli bir oranı petrol fiyatlarındaki değişimlerden kaynaklanmaktadır.
La curva de Phillips en México (1980-2019): ¿una muerte anunciada?
Authors: Arias Guzmán Ericka Judith , Cruz Díaz Felipe , Barcellos Karla Estefanía
Published: September 2021

La curva de Phillips ha sido utilizada para tomar decisiones importantes en la política monetaria. En el presente artículo, mediante un modelo estructural de vectores autorregresivos (SVAR por sus siglas en inglés), se estima la curva de Phillips para el caso de la economía mexicana durante el periodo 1980-2019. Pese a que algunos autores afirman que existe una relación inversa entre la tasa de desempleo y el nivel de los precios, dicha relación no es clara para la economía mexicana debido a que, desde finales de la década de los ochenta, la política monetaria ha estado dirigida a la estabilidad o control de precios sin que haya un resultado favorable en la generación de empleo.
The Socio-Cultural Impress on the Promotion of Self-Directed-Learning in Algerian Universities
Authors: BERREZOUG Hanaà
Published: September 2021

The Algerian universities have witnessed significant changes since the establishment of the three-tier system composed of Licence, Master, and Doctorate (LMD). The latter necessitates many changes in the learning process as well as teaching methods. Yet, to achieve self-directed learning, the learner should first achieve autonomy at the personal level. Thus, this paper is mainly devoted to analyzing the impress of Algerian cultural and social traditions on the development of self-directed learning. This study addresses the following question: Do the Algerian cultural and social traditions enhance and facilitate self-directed learning or impede its implementation at university? The main aim of this paper is to investigate the aspects of the Algerian culture that hinder the promotion of self-directed learning. The research has been conducted in Saida University among Master students. To investigate the socio-cultural impact on the development of self-directedness, the researcher used a questionnaire and an interview that was related to Hofstede’s six-D Model. Discussing the Algerian culture through the lens of Hofstede’s six-D Model helped the researcher to diagnose the reasons behind the failure to promote self-directedness. The main finding of this research is that the collectivist nature of the Algerian culture retards the progress of self-directed learning. This paper also suggests that if the Algerian culture does not favor self-directed learning, educators should adopt new approaches and strategies that engage their learners in the learning experiences. Educators should counterbalance the parochial and paternalistic traditions with glocalization and multiple perspective curricula.
Promoting Azerbaijani Students’ Intercultural Competence through Distance Education of Foreign Languages
Authors: Imanova Sevda
Published: September 2021

The main aim of this study is to determine the advantages and disadvantages of distance teaching and promoting Intercultural Competence in learning foreign languages in the Azerbaijani higher education system. Nowadays the growing tendency of remote education proves that, education has become more reachable in comparison to the past decades. At the same time, distance education has brought new demands and regulations to the education system. The COVID-19outbreak has necessitated the online teaching process resulting in specific problems, including the maintenance of interaction in online teaching. Thus, this study explores both benefits and drawbacks of teaching foreign languages through distance learning in Azerbaijan. In this research, a quantitative research method in the form of a survey has been utilized to explore the tendency of teaching intercultural competence in foreign language classes at universities. Finally, it may be concluded that distance education provides enormous opportunities to practice intercultural communicative competence by using modern information technologies and does not differ much from face-to-face learning.
Family accompaniment to students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Mejía Janampa Elisabeth , Gonzales-Sánchez Aracelli del Carmen , Bayona Trujillo Gabriel Millchor , Valqui Oxolon José Mercedes
Published: September 2021

The appearance of the health emergency product of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the mandatory confinement, determined that education be virtual or remote; In this sense, households have attended school, with parents assuming a more active role in supporting their children for the development of their learning experiences. In such a way that the purpose of this study was to explore the influence of family accompaniment to students in the development of outreach activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The qualitative method of bibliographic review was used and it was possible to conclude according to the academic literature that the attitudes of parents have changed regarding the support of their children in the context of the health emergency.
World scientific production on reading comprehension: biometric analysis of the period 2011-2020
Authors: Durand Hipólito Eduardo Ernesto , Alarcón Diaz Mitchell Alberto , Rodriguez Baca Liset Sulay , Ocaña-Fernández Yolvi
Published: September 2021

The objective of the study is to characterize the world scientific production on reading comprehension in databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, Google Academic, PubMed, Microsoft Academic and Crosreff between the years 2011 to 2020. We worked with a universe made up of 6025 articles obtained. Bibliometric indicators were calculated through Publish or Perish v. 7.31, VOSwiever, pubreminer and the same analytical software from the chosen databases. The results indicate a total of 209952 citations, with an average of 20995; 39 and 12273 citations per year, citations per article and citations per author respectively. The study by Perfetti and Stafura, entitled Word Knowledge in a Theory of Reading Comprehension, stands out. The United States is the main producer of scientific evidence on reading comprehension and the type of scientific production that stands out the most are original articles. These results show that the production of scientific articles on reading comprehension is abundant and is experiencing growth that demonstrates the importance that world researchers give to this topic.
Rumah Kutai Perak in Watercolor Painting
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Said Ahmad @ Syed Ahmad Siti Humaini , Othman Muhamad Rozali ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Ismail Issarezal ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Syed Abu Bakar Syed Alwi ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar
Published: September 2021

This study is done to write an article related to the art exhibition for "Kami SI + SA" entitled Rumah Kutai Perak and identify the systematic process of artwork making. This artwork's process is based on the theory and practice of Ocvirk, Stinson, Wigg, Bone, Cayton (2009) who stated that an artwork contains three basic parts, namely subject, form and content. Subject refers to a person, a thing or an idea while form refers to elements and principles of design that produce equal unity. On the other hand, content is a message or emotion in work, statement, expression or feeling desired by the artist and read by the observer. As a result of Rumah Kutai Perak artwork, an "Artwork Making Process Flow" has been identified. The process flow begins with identifying the subject and idea, followed by capturing the subject through photography. Photography record involved four important factors, such as viewpoint, light and shadow, focal point, and photo quality. These four factors are important because they will affect the final work. The next process is to paint and draw. The elements such as technique identification, colour value application, medium choice and reference artists served as guides for the researcher throughout the artwork making process. After the work is completed, an artist statement was written to describe the artwork. This artist statement informs the message to be conveyed through the artwork, a brief description of the making process, the sources of ideas, and the elements and principals in the artwork's processing. It is hoped that this work process can be used as a reference for other artists to produce artwork in the same context.
Adakah Reka Bentuk Emoji Senyum Dengan Pelbagai Tahap Realistik Pada Poster Bercetak Memberi Kesan Yang Signifikan Dalam Menstimulasi Kesedaran Pengguna?
Authors:   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, 35900, Perak, MALAYSIA, Daud Norlida , Zamzuri Ahmad ,   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, 35900, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: September 2021

This research was aimed to study the effects of smiley emoji in printed poster with flat and skeuomorphism design approach in stimulating user’s awareness. Six safety awareness posters with six different smiley emoji designs have been developed and tested, i.e. line emoji, coloured line emoji, vector emoji, line and shadow emoji, three-dimensional (3D) emoji and realistic emoji. The quasi-experimental design was applied in answering the research question derived and the data obtained was analysed using one-way ANOVA and post hoc test. 700 first year engineering students from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) were involved as the research sample. Each awareness poster was evaluated by 100 students including a text only poster, i.e. without emoji, as the control group. User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ), specifically stimulation scale, was utilised in obtaining feedback from respondents. In conclusion, this study indicated that the use of smiley emoji in an awareness poster was more effective than poster with text alone. However, the design aspects of the smiley emoji are found to have an impact on users. Therefore, this study recommends coloured line emoji, vector emoji, line and shadow emoji and 3D emoji to be the better design choice for awareness poster in printed form.
Perception on Si + Sa as a Theme in a Work of Art Entitled “Free Memories”
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Desa Noor Enfendi , Muhamad Noor A'yunni ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Syed Abu Bakar Syed Alwi ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Tahir Azian ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar
Published: September 2021

The effects from thinking will result in the production of perception. This perception exists in both positive and negative situations. It focuses on the cognitive that explains how human brain responds to the perceptions received from their respective methods of understanding. The exhibition of “Kami 8: SI + SA" has managed to exhibit creative artwork produced by academic staffs from the Faculty of Art and Design UiTM Perak, with the appreciation of the theme "SI + SA" will change the way of delivery or meaning, according to the circumstances and methods of individual personal perception. The research design is based on J.J. Winklemann in producing art works. Data collection consisting of sampling and equipment based on ideal imagery observation methods. Also, samples and equipment were analyzed based on the production of the proposed artwork based on the studio-based research. The artwork "free memories" is produced based on perception and understanding by the author translating in visual form.
Editorial Foreword
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Ab Gani Muhamad Abdul Aziz , Ramli Ishak ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: September 2021

We are very pleased that IDEALOGY JOURNAL, Journal of Arts and Social Science is presenting its 6th volume and 2nd issue. We are also very excited that the journal has been attracting papers from a variety of advanced and emerging countries such as Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, etc. The variety of submissions from such countries will help the aimed global initiatives of the journal. We are also delighted that the researchers from the Arts and Social Science fields demonstrate an interest to share their research with the readers of this journal. This issue of Journal of Arts and Social Science contains five outstanding articles which shed light on contemporary research questions in arts and social science fields. All the 13 papers of this issue studies the are discussing about culture, art, design, technology, creativity and art & design innovation. There is also discussion about art, design and culture in various area. In this issue, most of the articles are discussing on the topic of arts and the social science. In social science it is very important to have a combination of different discipline to ensure the survival of knowledge. By combining knowledge from different fields, it could produce new innovation that could lead to solutions to many important problems or issues. Hence Idealogy Journal of Arts and Social Sciences is a platform for many fields of knowledge to share research findings as well as literatures. As we were aware at the first issue, a journal needs commitment, not only from editors but also from editorial boards and the contributors. Without the support of our editorial board, we would not dare to start and continue. Special thanks, also, go to the contributors of the journal for their trust, patience and timely revisions. We continue welcome article submissions in all fields of arts and social sciences.
The art design of industrialised manufacturing furniture products based on the simulation of mathematical curves
Authors: Qin Yue , Wang Chao , Suresh Mini. , Ali Basel Jamal.
Published: September 2021

After a lot of literature reading and practical research, the paper uses the parametric modelling method of curve simulation characteristic line to establish the mathematical model of the furniture product leg shape. This article first uses the surface construction method to analyse the composition of the leg size of the industrialised production and manufacture of furniture products, and makes the solid modelling according to the construction method of non-uniform rational spline mathematical curve and surface simulation. At the same time, the parameter function of furniture leg type is set on SolidWorks, and the research results obtained in the paper are found by simulation, which opens up a new research path for the application of mathematical curve model in furniture design.
Comparative Analysis of Structure and Properties of Stereoscopic Cocoon and Flat Cocoon
Authors: Zhou Bin , Wang Huiling , Zhou Hongtao , Wang Ke , Wang Shudong , Zhou Wenlong
Published: September 2021

Cocoon is a kind of natural biopolymer material with reasonable structure and various functions. However, its structure and functions are often destroyed in practical application. In this study, we took common Bombyx Mori as the research object, and provided different cocooning sites for single or multiple silkworms to construct common stereoscopic cocoons (“normal cocoons” [NC]) and flat cocoons (“single-silkworm flat cocoons” [SFC] and “multi-silkworm flat cocoons” [MFC]), respectively, and compared the morphological structure and basic properties of these cocoons. The study found that the flat cocoons have similar multi-layered variable structure and characteristics compared to those of the common cocoons; also, morphological characteristics and physical and chemical properties of silk fiber from outer layer to inner layer, such as sericin content, fiber fineness, and change rule of basic mechanical properties, are completely consistent with those of the common cocoons. It can be considered that the flat cocoons are constructed by silkworms in the same “procedural” process as that of common cocoons. Due to the expansion of cocooning space, the mechanical properties of fibers are significantly improved. By controlling the size of the cocooning space or the quantity of silkworms cocooning simultaneously, and the time of spinning, a cocoon material with controllable thickness, weight per square meter, porosity, and number of cocoon layers can be obtained as a composite material for direct application.
Websites and social networks of communes in Slovakia: development and current state
Authors: Bačík Vladimír , Klobučník Michal
Published: September 2021

One of the main features of today’s information society is the availability of data of various kinds provided by various companies and organisations. In the following paper, we focus on evaluating the dynamics of development and the current state of existence of websites of communes in Slovakia, which represent a database of their activities and serve as the main communication channel between citizens and self-government representatives. Another important channel is social networks, which are still enjoying huge popularity among Internet users. On the basis of the results of an online questionnaire that involved almost 60% of the addressed self-governments, we will point out the adaptation of self-governments to the use of social networks. One of the important tasks of such research is the distribution of the obtained results to end users. This is achieved through an example of a description of basic technical and functional specifications by using the website created by the authors. This website has the ambition of becoming a sort of central access point for all those interested in information about communes in Slovakia. By means of standard tabular, but also interactive graphic and map outputs, it gives an idea of selected indicators of self-governments in a user-friendly form, thus helping to increase client awareness of this specific issue.
Effects of phytogenic substances on growth and biofilm formation of Escherichia coli and Salmonella field isolates
Authors: Axmann Sonja , Schorpp Anika , Strassgüttl Julia , Aumiller Tobias
Published: September 2021

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of garlic oil, cinnamaldehyde, carvacrol, thymol, and thyme oil on growth and biofilm formation of Escherichia coli and Salmonella serotypes, including field isolates from livestock animals. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) were determined using broth micro-dilution method. Biofilm biomass was assessed by measuring the attached biomass with microtiter plate assay and crystal violet (CV) staining. The strongest antimicrobial effects on E. coli serotypes were observed for thymol at 150 ppm, followed by carvacrol and cinnamaldehyde at 300 ppm and thyme oil at 600 ppm. Similar results were obtained with Salmonella serotypes except for carvacrol (MIC value at 150 ppm). Garlic oil showed no growth inhibition on serotypes of E. coli and Salmonella up to 10000 ppm. Cinnamaldehyde proved to be the most effective substance in reducing E. coli CV-biofilm formation at sub-MIC level with a threshold concentration of 5 ppm, followed by carvacrol, thymol, and thyme oil at 40 ppm and garlic oil at 10000 ppm. CV-biofilm formation of Salmonella serotypes at sub-MIC level was clearly reduced with 40 ppm cinnamaldehyde and 80 ppm carvacrol, thymol, and thyme oil. No reduction of CV-biofilm formation was observed with garlic oil. The present study demonstrates a strong antibacterial activity of cinnamaldehyde, carvacrol, thymol, and thyme oil. Similar response of field isolates and type strains to these phytogenics suggests a general effect within the bacterial species tested. All four substances were also able to reduce CV-biofilm formation at sub-MIC level. Investigating phytogenics with bacterial field isolates contributes to the development of feed additives as alternatives to antibiotics in animal feed to increase productivity and animal welfare in modern livestock production.
Mediating effect of work engagement between job characteristics and nursing performance among general hospital nurses
Authors: Lee Eun-Kyung , Kim Sun-Hee , Park Jin-Hwa
Published: September 2021

Objective

This study aimed to determine the effects of job characteristics and work engagement on the nursing performance of nurses working in general hospitals.

Methods

Data were collected from 169 nurses who are working in a general hospital in South Korea by using a cross-sectional descriptive survey design.

Results

Nurses’ job characteristics and work engagement showed positive effects on nursing performance. This effect was magnified when work engagement was used as a mediating variable.

Conclusions

The findings elucidate the factors influencing job performance and provide managers with important information for developing programs to improve the job skills and work engagement of nurses.
Training program for caregivers to prevent pressure ulcers among elderly residents at geriatric homes
Authors: Ibrahiem Donia Atef , El-Maksoud Mona Mohamed Abd
Published: September 2021

Objectives

Pressure ulcer (PU) is one of the most common problem among the bedridden elderly and has significantly more burden on elderly and caregivers. This study is aimed to evaluate the effects of the training program for caregivers to prevent PUs among elderly residents at geriatric homes.

Methods

A quasi-experimental design was used to carry out the current study. A purposive sample comprised of all formal (39 nurses) or informal caregivers (39) and all immobilized elderly residents (35) who are found in all geriatric centers in Helwan district. A structured questionnaire was used to assess caregivers’ socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude, and observational checklists for their practice for prevention of PU at pre- and posttest and during follow-up.

Results

After the training program, there were improvements in the level of knowledge, practice, and positive attitude of caregivers about PU prevention with a statistically significant difference between pre-, post-, and follow-up training programs (P < 0.001).

Conclusions

The study revealed that the training program seemed to change the knowledge, practice, and attitude of the subjects to PU prevention. This, in turn, implies that adequate knowledge affects directly the elderly caregivers’ attitudes as well as practice for prevention could be important in reducing the burden of PU among the elderly. Thus, conducting a training program for caregivers at different geriatric homes about caring skills for elders can prevent PU, and using spontaneous reposition is very effective to prevent PUs.
Professional identity, wellness, and future hope among nurse interns in Egypt
Authors: Hussien Rasha Mohammed , Shahin Mahmoud Abdul Hameed , Ibrahim Mervat Elshahat
Published: September 2021

Objective

Since nursing is a performance-based profession, clinical learning environments play an important role in the acquisition of professional abilities and train nursing students to enter the nursing profession and become a registered nurse. The study aimed to investigate the relations among professional identity, wellness, and future hope in nurse interns.

Methods

A cross-sectional, analytic, descriptive, correlational study design was used to test these relations in the study where 210 nurse interns’ students were selected using a convenience sampling from Zagazig University hospitals and Suez Canal University hospitals in Egypt. The questionnaires consisted of 4 parts, namely demographic characteristics, Professional Identity Scale for Nursing Students (PISNS), Holistic Health and Wellness Survey, and Hope scale.

Results

Less than half of the study sample had chosen nursing specialty by own will (43.8%), while slightly more than half of them had a “very good” graduation level, and had no nursing role model. The lowest mean professional identity score was for independence in career choice while the highest was for social modeling. The reported physical wellness mean-score was the least, while social wellness was the highest. Professional identity, wellness, and future hope scores differed significantly based on nurse interns’ personal characteristics. There were statistically significant, positive, weak-to-moderate correlations among the scores of professional identity, wellness, and future hope; however, the “choice of nursing study by own will” was a statistically significant independent positive predictor of the scores of professional identity, wellness, and future hope.

Conclusions

Nurse interns’ professional identity, wellness, and future hope were positively inter-correlated. However, nurse interns’ wellness was the lowest, and it should be fostered as it was the main predictor for future hope. The internship programs should be modulated to improve nurse interns’ professional identity, particularly regarding independence, and should foster their well-being in the clinical environment.
Experience of the patient's success in facing post-stroke urinary incontinence: the patient's perspective
Authors: Heltty Heltty , Sitorus Ratna , Martha Evi , Nusdwinuringtyas Nury
Published: September 2021

Objective

Post-stroke urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the sequelae of stroke. This situation affects all aspects of the patient's life – physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. This study aimed to investigate the experience of patients’ success in facing a post-stroke UI.

Methods

A qualitative study using the Rapid Assessment Procedure (RAP) approach was used in this study. Informants were selected using purposive sampling. In-depth interviews with as many as 8 patients who had recovered from post-stroke UI and living in the greater area of Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia) were conducted. In-depth interviews were also conducted with 8 caregivers and 2 nurses. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach and interpretation of data was based on Humanbecoming theory and Self-care deficit theory of nursing.

Results

Five successful things the patients experienced during post-stroke UI were identified. The five successes were as follows: they provided information to get to know and understand post-stroke UI, followed the procedures to overcome post-stroke UI, conducted self-control exercises and stayed motivated, performed daily activities independently according to ability, and made use of family support and peers’ attention.

Conclusions

These findings indicated that persistence, belief, independence, and social support (family and peer) made patients to successfully face their post-stroke UI and improved their quality of life. These findings also became the basis for developing a post-stroke UI management model based on Humanbecoming theory and Self-care deficit theory of nursing.
Advanced education for NCMs’ professional career development: a conclusive experience?
Authors: Lagace-Roy Daniel , Mondelli Alena , Jacob Carl GA
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this article is to present the results of a research which assessed whether the Knowledge Acquisition Programme and the Non-Commissioned Member Executive Professional Development Programme contributed to the Non-Commissioned Members’ effectiveness as senior leaders in the Profession of Arms within the Canadian Armed Forces. Thirty-seven Programme graduates from 2006 to 2015 received a questionnaire containing seven closed-ended general information questions and twelve open-ended programme/course specific questions. Seventeen graduates responded to the questionnaire. Manual coding was used to identify main themes and sub-themes. The research findings determined that both Programmes contributed to the effectiveness of senior leaders in the Profession of Arms within the Canadian Armed Forces. However, some caveats were expressed, and recommendations brought forward to enhance the Programme and to improve its future deliveries.
The use of gamma irradiation to stimulate bioactive compound synthesis in Inonotus obliquus submerged cultures
Authors: Petre Alexandru , Ene Mihaela , Negut Daniel Constantin , Gatea Florentina , Vamanu Emanuel
Published: September 2021

Inonotus obliquus is a parasite on the birch and other trees and is also a well-known medicinal mushroom. Its sterile conk is highly sought for its bioactive compounds such as phenols, polysaccharides, triterpenoids, and steroids. It was traditionally used to treat various gastrointestinal diseases, viral and parasitic infections, to counteract the progression of cancers, and to stimulate the immune system. We used acute gamma irradiation, followed by short-term submerged cultivation, as an oxidative stress inducer to enhance the synthesis of mycelial metabolites. The 300 Gy and 400 Gy doses showed the best results across the whole experimental design. Each assayed criterion had a different corresponding optimal stimulation dose. In one experiment, sublethal doses of irradiation triggered the dry weight of the cultured mycelium to increase by 19.764%. The free radical scavenging potential of the mycelium extracts increased by 79.83%. The total phenolic content of mycelium extracts and culture broth increased by 55.7% and 62.987%, respectively. The total flavonoid and sinapinic acid content of the broth increased by 934.678% and 590.395%, respectively. As such, gamma irradiation pre-treatment of the mycelial inoculum proved an interesting, economically and environmentally effective tool for stimulating secondary metabolite synthesis in submerged mycelium cultures.
Research on dose correction method of vehicle-borne environmental radiation measurement equipment
Authors: Xu Jie , Ren Jizhou , Yang Jianbo , Fan Jiawen , Li Rui , Li Hui , Huang Weiqi , Yuan Biao
Published: September 2021

This study establishes a near-ground reference radiation field based on typical radionuclides of the Fukushima accident in response to the need for vehicle-borne environmental radiation measurement equipment that can accurately evaluate the environmental dose of nuclear accidents. The Monte Carlo code FLUKA is used to study the environmental dose of such equipment in the early and mid-late reference radiation fields of nuclear accidents. Results of the air dose rate at 1 m above the ground were corrected to eliminate data difference between diverse measurement platforms. Simulation results show that t he dose correction factor (CF) fluctuates at approximately 0.8813 in the early reference radiation field and at approximately 0.6711 in the mid-late reference radiation field. This deviation of the dose CF in the early and mid-late reference radiation fields is within 2% and is not affected by the change in detector position. This research can be applied to obtain more accurate measurement of an ambient dose in the near-ground radiation field and support the vehicle-borne environmental radiation measurement technology.
Exploring school levels of digital readiness in pandemic time
Authors: Roffi Alice , Ranieri Maria , Bruni Isabella
Published: September 2021

COVID-19 lockdown measures adopted by governments in March 2020 have impacted our society as never happened before. The school system was not an exception. Interventions to allow students for distance learning through the support of ‘old’ (e.g. TV) or ‘new’ media (e.g. digital platforms) have been promoted, involving millions of students and teachers worldwide. This paper presents a study on school leaders and teachers’ perceptions on the school levels of digital readiness through the comparison of their views before and during the lockdown. The participation in the EU project DETECT provided the context for exploring the school levels of digital readiness. Data were collected belonging to two different phases and allowing to investigate teachers’ perceptions in using technologies for remote teaching. The school is living an unprecedent period where dramatic experiences are also disclosing new opportunities. Our study found that school had a strategy before the COVID-19 emergency, but it was too focused on infrastructures’ acquisition, while the development of competences on the side of both teachers and students requires an investment in long-term training, up to the point of reshaping the current teaching practices and also planning for interdisciplinary educational activities addressed to the students.
Penambahan Pupuk Hayati Mikoriza Terhadap Kualitas Pertumbuhan Bibit Kopi Arabika (Coffea Arabica L.) Klon Andungsari 2K
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Jember, Hartatie Dian , Donianto Muhammad ,   Politeknik Negeri Jember
Published: September 2021

Kopi merupakan komoditas tanaman perkebunan yang memiliki peran sangat penting bagi Indonesia. Perbanyakan tanaman kopi dapat dilakukan dengan dua cara yaitu secara generatif dan vegetatif. Perbanyakan tanaman kopi baik secara generatif dan vegetatif perlu adanya pemberian pupuk untuk mencukupi unsur hara yang ada di dalam tanah. Pemberian pupuk jenis anorganik secara terus menerus dan berlebihan dapat menurunkan kesuburan tanah. Alternatif untuk mengurangi dampak penggunaan pupuk anorganik adalah pupuk hayati. Pupuk hayati merupakan pupuk yang mengandung mikroorganisme hidup didalamnya. Kegiatan penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan pupuk hayati mikoriza terhadap pertumbuhan bibit kopi arabika (Coffea arabica L.) klon Andungsari 2K. Pelaksanaan penelitian pada bulan Agustus sampai Oktober 2020. Tempat pelaksanaannya di Lahan Penelitian Produksi Pertanian, Politeknik Negeri Jember. Kegiatan penelitian ini menggunakan Teknik Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) Non Faktorial dengan 4 perlakuan, 6 ulangan dan 6 sampel tanaman. Faktor perlakuan yaitu M0: kontrol (tanpa penambahan pupuk hayati mikoriza), M1: dosis pupuk hayati mikoriza 20 gram/bibit, M2: dosis pupuk hayati mikoriza 30 gram/bibit, M3: dosis pupuk hayati mikoriza 40 gram/bibit. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan penambahan pupuk hayati mikoriza berpengaruh nyata terhadap parameter tinggi bibit, jumlah daun, panjang akar, jumlah akar, berat kering akar, namun berpengaruh tidak nyata terhadap berat basah akar. Berdasarkan hasil uji lanjut BNT 5%, pada perlakuan M3 dengan dosis pupuk hayati mikoriza 40 gram/bibit menunjukkan pengaruh yang terbaik daripada perlakuan lainnya.
Pengujian Pupuk Fertila terhadap Kadar N, P, K Daun dan Hasil Panen Jeruk Keprok (Citrus reticulata) Varietas Terigas di Inceptisol
Authors:   Balai Penelitian Tanaman Jeruk dan Buah Subtropika, Sutopo  , Aji Titistyas Gusti ,   Balai Penelitian Tanaman Jeruk dan Buah Subtropika
Published: September 2021

Pengujian pupuk Fertila (12-6-24 +2MgO+3CaO+14SO3+unsur mikro) bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dosis pupuk terhadap kadar N, P, K daun, kadar sari buah, kadar asam dan total padatan terlarut, serta efektivitas pupuk terhadap hasil buah jeruk keprok Terigas. Percobaan ini dilaksanakan di IP2TP Kliran dan Laboratorium Ekofisiologi, Balai Penelitian Tanaman Jeruk dan Buah Subtropika, pada Agustus 2017. Tanaman yang digunakan adalah keprok Terigas yang diokulasi pada batang bawah Japansche Citroen berusia 4 tahun, dengan produksi tahun sebelumnya adalah 20 kg/pohon. Percobaan disusun menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok dengan 6 perlakuan, yaitu kontrol (tanpa pupuk), pupuk rekomendasi (0,60 kg Urea (45% N) + 0,50 kg SP36 (36% P2O5) + 0,10 kg KCl (60% K2O)/pohon), serta pupuk Fertila dengan dosis 1,50, 2,25, 3,00, dan 3,75 kg/pohon. Setiap perlakuan diulang 4 kali. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi pupuk Fertila pada Inceptisol dengan status N tanah rendah, P tersedia dan K dapat ditukar sedang, berpengaruh nyata terhadap kadar N dan K daun jeruk. Fertila pada dosis tertinggi menghasilkan sari buah dengan total padatan terlarut lebih besar dibandingkan dengan pupuk rekomendasi, tetapi tidak berbeda nyata pada kandungan sari buah dan total asam tertitrasi. Kecuali dosis 1,5 kg/pohon (7,5% dari bobot panen sebelumnya), pupuk Fertila menghasilkan efektivitas hasil buah lebih dari 100% dan dosis pupuk optimum yang dianjurkan adalah 3 kg/pohon setahun.
Aplikasi Bokashi Serasah Edamame dengan Bioaktivator Trichoderma Sp. Sebagai Substitusi Pupuk N Pada Budidaya Tanaman Jagung Manis (Zea mays saccharata Sturt)
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Jember, Indriani Risma , Eliyatiningsih  ,   Politeknik Negeri Jember
Published: September 2021

Usahatani jagung manis memiliki prospek yang baik untuk dikembangkan karena tanaman ini merupakan sumber pangan olahan yang digemari masyarakat. Budidaya jagung manis selama ini terkendala pada aspek teknis dan salah satu yang perlu diperhatikan adalah aspek pemupukan. Jagung manis merupakan tanaman yang membutuhkan unsur hara besar untuk pertumbuhan dan produksinya. Pemenuhan unsur hara banyak dilakukan dengan pemupukan anorganik. Penggunaan pupuk anorganik tanpa diimbangi dengan penggunaan pupuk organik dapat memberikan dampak negatif pada kesuburan tanah yang pada akhirnya akan menurunkan produktivitas tanaman. Bokashi merupakan hasil fermentasi bahan organik dengan bantuan mikroorganisme yang dapat meningkatkan kesuburan tanah sebagai upaya peningkatan produksi jagung manis (Zea mays saccharata Sturt). Serasah edamame adalah salah satu bahan organik yang bermanfaat sebagai bahan pembuatan bokashi karena memiliki bintil akar yang dapat menambat nitrogen, sehingga diharapkan dapat mengurangi penggunaan pupuk anorganik. Penggunaan jamur Trichoderma sp. sebagai biodekomposer merupakan salah satu metode yang dapat dipakai untuk mempercepat proses pembuatan bokashi.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui penggunaan bokashi serasah edamame dengan bioaktivator Trichoderma sp. sebagai substitusi pupuk urea serta pengaruhnya terhadap budidaya jagung manis. Metode yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) non-faktorial dengan 3 taraf perlakuan yaitu, pupuk kandang sapi dosis 20 ton/Ha + 100% urea, bokashi dosis 30 ton/Ha + 75% urea, dan bokashi dosis 40 ton/Ha + 50% urea. Hasil uji F menunjukkan tidak adanya perbedaan yang nyata diantara 3 perlakuan. Penggunaan bokashi dosis 40 ton/Ha memberikan hasil terbaik terhadap panjang tongkol, diameter tongkol dan tingkat kemanisan, serta mampu mengurangi penggunaan pupuk urea sampai setengah dari dosis anjuran. Hasil analisa usaha tani budidaya jagung manis layak diusahakan karena nilai R/C ratio > 1,00.
Respon Pertumbuhan Planltet Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) pada Beberapa Konsentrasi Kinetin dengan Pencahayaan Lampu LED Merah Biru
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Jember, Firdaus Wildannisa Maghfirotul , Asmono Sepdian Luri ,   Politeknik Negeri Jember
Published: September 2021

Tanaman Stevia sangat berpotensi menjadi alternatif tanaman pemanis yang memiliki tingkat kemanisan 300 kali dari gula tebu. Oleh sebab itu penelitian terhadap perbanyakan secara in vitro dilakukan untuk memacu perbanyakan masal bibit Stevia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui respon pertumbuhan plantlet stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) pada beberapa konsentrasi kinetin dengan pencahayaan lampu LED merah biru secara in vitro. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Kultur Jaringan, Politeknik Negeri Jember mulai bulan Oktober 2019 sampai dengan bulan Februari 2020. Analisis yang digunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap Faktorial dengan 2 perlakuan dan 5 kali ulangan. Perlakuan pertama yaitu pencahayaan lampu LED (Putih dan Merah Biru). Perlakuan kedua yaitu konsentrasi kinetin dengan 3 taraf konsentrasi ( 2 ppm:3 ppm:4 ppm). Dianalisis dengan uji Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) 5%. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan warna cahaya LED merah biru tidak banyak memberikan pengaruh yang nyata pada pertumbuhan planlet stevia. Cahaya merah biru hanya memacu kecepatan munculnya tunas saja, sedangkan pada parameter jumlah tunas dan tinggi tunas sangat dipengaruhi oleh cahaya putih yang dikombinasikan dengan kinetin pada konsentrasi 2 ppm dan 3 ppm.
Kajian Konsentrasi Media dan Hormon untuk Konservasi Apel In Vitro
Authors:   Balai Penelitian Tanaman Jeruk dan Buah Subtropika, Arisah Hidayatul , Mariana Baiq Dina ,   Balai Penelitian Tanaman Jeruk dan Buah Subtropika, Selvawajayanti Marry ,   Balai Penelitian Tanaman Jeruk dan Buah Subtropika
Published: September 2021

Konservasi tanaman tahunan seperti apel umumnya dilakukan di lapang. Namun, karena beberapa kendala yang dipicu oleh perubahan iklim dan serangan hama dan penyakit, diperlukan sistem konservasi yang lebih efisien, misalnya secara in vitro. Konservasi in vitro adalah alternatif untuk melestarikan tanaman yang diperbanyak secara klonal seperti apel. Penelitian ditujukan untuk melihat pengaruh perbedaan konsentrasi media dan ZPT untuk konservasi apel secara in vitro. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Laboratorium Terpadu Baltjestro dari Agustus hingga Desember 2018. Media yang diuji adalah Media MS dengankonsentrasi garam penuh (FS) dan setengah (HS) dengan penambahan BA. Aksesi yang diuji adalah K60, K66, K01, K84 dan batang bawah apel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media MS FS lebih baik dalam mempertahankan eksplan hidup daripada HS selama empat bulan konservasi tanpa subkultur. Kombinasi MS FS dan BA 0.1 mg L-1 memberikan hasil terbaik untuk konservasi apel untuk aksesi K01 dan K66.
Bobot 1000 Butir dan Kualitas Benih Tujuh Lot Varietas Cabai Open Pollinated (OP)
Authors:   Balai Penelitian Tanaman Sayuran, Kurniawan Helmi , Azmi Chotimatul ,   Balai Penelitian Tanaman Sayuran
Published: September 2021

Kualitas benih dapat diketahui setelah pengujian mutu benih di laboratorium. Pengujian mutu benih cabai dilakukan di Laboratorium benih terakreditasi dari tujuh lot benih cabai OP dan diulang dua kali. Pengamatan dilakukan untuk daya berkecambah, kadar air, kemurnian fisik dan bobot 1000 butir. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa varietas dan lot berpengaruh terhadap karakter daya berkecambah, kadar air benih dan bobot 1000 butir.
Uji Vigor Benih Kakao (Theobroma cacao L.) Pada Berbagai Lama Penyimpanan
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Jember, Ningsih Anita Widhia , Fatimah Titien ,   Politeknik Negeri Jember, Salim Abdurrahman ,   Politeknik Negeri Jember
Published: September 2021

Biji kakao merupakan biji rekalsitran atau biji yang tidak dapat disimpan pada suhu rendah. Apabila disimpan pada suhu rendah dapat mengalami kemunduran viabilitasnya. Penyimpanan biji kakao dilakukan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan bahan tanam. Untuk mengetahui kemampuan daya simpan benih kakao dilakukan dengan menguji vigor benih benih setelah disimpan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Agustus 2020 sampai dengan Oktober 2020 yang bertempat di Laboratorium Teknologi Produksi Benih Politeknik Negeri Jember. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) Faktorial yang terdiri atas 2 perlakuan dengan 4 ulangan. Faktor pertama adalah Klon yaitu K1 = Klon ICCRI 03 : K2 = Klon MCC 01 , dan faktor kedua adalah Lama Penyimpanan (P) dengan 4 taraf yaitu P0 = Benih langsung ditanam (Kontrol) : P1 = Benih disimpan 5 hari : P2 = Benih disimpan 10 hari : P3 = Benih disimpan 15 hari. Parameter yang diamati adalah : jumlah benih yang tidak rusak dan tidak berjamur, kecepatan berkecambah, daya berkecambah, berat basah kecambah, berat kering kecambah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perbedaan klon memberikan pengaruh sangat nyata terhadap jumlah benih yang tidak rusak dan tidak berjamur saat penyimpanan, berat basah kecambah, serta berat kering kecambah. Perlakuan lama penyimpanan memiliki pengaruh berbeda sangat nyata terhadap jumlah benih yang tidak rusak dan tidak berjamur saat penyimpanan , kecepatan berkecambah, serta berat basah kecambah. Serta interaksi antara klon kakao dan lama penyimpanan memiliki pengaruh berbeda sangat nyata terhadap jumlah benih yang tidak rusak dan tidak berjamur saat penyimpanan.
Pemanfaatan Daun Ketapang (Terminalia catappa L.) sebagai Bioherbisida Gulma Kalamenta (Leersia hexandra L.)
Authors:   UIN Raden Intan Lampung, Widiani Nurhaida , Berliana Lidia ,   UIN Raden Intan Lampung, Kamelia Marlina ,   UIN Raden Intan Lampung
Published: September 2021

Daun ketapang diketahui mengandung senyawa alelokimia yang dapat menghambat pertumbuhan tanaman lain, sehingga berpotensi sebagai bioherbisida. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui konsentrasi efektif yang dapat menghambat pertumbuhan gulma kalamenta. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan 6 perlakuan (K0, K1, P1, P2, P3 dan P4) dan 3 ulangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa daun ketapang dengan konsentrasi 10%, 25%, 50% dan 75% berpengaruh nyata terhadap pertumbuhan gulma kalamenta. Konsentrasi ekstrak daun ketapang yang efektif menghambat pertumbuhan gulma kalamenta adalah konsentrasi 50% dan konsentrasi 75%.