bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Poetry and Breathing: Beyond subject and object
Authors: Lucas Rose
Published: February 2024

This paper will consider the ways in which the poetic form echoes a visceral experience of embodiment that re-imagines the relationship between subject and object. Through a focus on poetic elements such as the rise and flow of line, the vital pauses of punctuation and white space together with the slip of association and metaphoricity, this paper contends that the lyric poem in particular not only recreates the experience of the respiring body but offers us an inhabited insight into an interplay of inside and outside, self and other, what sustains and what speaks. In this way, both poetry and breath can be seen to provide a deconstructued paradigm for subjectivity – a subjectivity that emerges from the flow of overlap and connectedness rather than differentiation. In this sense, the poem speaks the body as well as the body speaking the poem. Informed by a conceptual framework that includes Thích Nhất Hạnh’s concept of ‘interbeing’ as well as Levinas’ notion of the face as it meets the breathing face of the other, this discussion references the work of eco-poet Anne Elvey in addition to my own poetry project, ‘Remarkable as Breathing.’
Supply chain sustainability initiatives at Bajaj Electricals Limited to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill
Authors: Kumar Anita
Published: February 2024

Subject area: This case allows management students to engage with the implementation of sustainable supply chain management practices both at the macro and micro levels. The decision to make supply chain operations sustainable is no longer an option for many organisations. The question is not “should we do it? but how can we implement sustainable supply chain management practices?” Study level/applicability: This case has been developed for management institutes and schools that teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Sustainability has become an essential module in management curriculums; thus, this case is relevant for management programmes (operations, logistics, supply chain management, business studies, and management). Case overview: This case highlights the achievements of Rameshwaram (plant head at the Nirlep factory of Bajaj Electrical Ltd.) and his team for successfully completing a sustainability initiative—Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL)—in a short span of six months. This case is divided into two parts: the first part presents their initiatives in making all echelons of their supply chain sustainable; the second part specifically outlines how they achieved Zero Waste to Landfill in one of the manufacturing operations in a short span of six months. A cross-functional team was put together to plan and implement the ZWTL project. Initially, the team encountered many challenges, such as poor quantification of waste at the factory site, inadequate infrastructure for waste segregation, a lack of vendor participation, and extensive training of vendors and employees as needed to ensure project compliance. However, with sustained efforts, the goal was achieved. As a result, BEL became the first Indian company in the sector to achieve 99% diversion from landfills for the waste generated at the Nirlep factory in 2021. It translated into a dramatic reduction of adverse environmental impacts. Monetary benefits were also realized by utilizing the waste for commercial use. As customers across the globe appreciated their efforts, their brand equity increased severalfold. Expected learning outcomes: The case establishes that supply chain sustainability initiatives can never be completely successful without the unanimous engagement of internal and external stakeholders. In present times, the foundation of business performance has moved away from financial profitability only to the “triple bottom line,” which incorporates environment and social responsibility. The choice between commercial viability and sustainability is no longer available to the companies, as they need to integrate environmental and social goals within their businesses and provide transparency on sustainable performance and value to not only all stakeholders but also policymakers and consumers.
Wpływ zmian klimatu na występowanie posuchy na obszarze południowo-wschodniej Lubelszczyzny
Authors: Samborski Andrzej
Published: February 2024

Do naturalnych czynników decydujących o wielkości produkcji roślinnej, pozaglebą, należy pogoda. Szczególnie o wielkości i jakości uzyskiwanych plonówdecyduje temperatura powietrza i opady atmosferyczne. Obserwowanew okresie ostatnich kilkudziesięciu lat zmiany klimatu charakteryzujące sięwzrostem wartości temperatury powietrza i spadkiem sum opadów atmosferycznychprowadzą do pogłębiania się posuchy i stepowienia wielu obszarówna terenie Polski. Do określenia wielkości wystąpienia tego zjawiskana terenie południowo-wschodniej części Lubelszczyzny wykorzystano danemeteorologiczne ze stacji funkcjonujących na terenie Zamościa w okresie od1976 do 2022 r. Na podstawie średnich miesięcznych wartości temperaturypowietrza i sum opadów atmosferycznych obliczono wartość współczynnikaSielianinowa w okresie wegetacyjnym (kwiecień–październik) i określonoefektywność opadów w poszczególnych miesiącach. Uzyskane wyniki wykazały,że na badanym obszarze w analizowanym okresie następował wzrostwartości temperatury powietrza i spadek sumy opadów atmosferycznych,co stanowi poważne zagrożenie pojawienia się procesu przesuszenia glebi stepowienia na tym obszarze.
Association of serum vitamin D, IL-6 levels, and bone mineral density in pre- and post-menopausal women suffering from osteoporosis before and after vitamin D3 supplementation therapy
Authors: Kansal Ishu , Goel Vishal , Sangwaan Mohita
Published: February 2024

Background: Estrogen deficiency and vitamin D deficiency simultaneously stimulate surge of cytokine production leads to increase osteoclastogenesis cause bone resorption. Treatment with vitamin D strongly stimulates calcium resorption and decreases bone turnover. Vitamin D also decreases interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, which further decreases the activity of osteoclast, which helps in regaining bone mineral density (BMD).

Aims and Objectives: To assess and evaluate the link between serum vitamin D levels, BMD, and IL-6 levels in osteoporotic pre- and post-menopausal women.

Materials and Methods: Three categories are formed among 36 female patients within the age group 30–55 years with osteoporosis: Group-1: Patients within age group 30–40 years; Group-2: Pre-menopausal patients within age group 40–55 years; and Group-3: Postmenopausal patients within age group 40–55 years. Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels, IL-6 levels, and BMD scans were also done at baseline (day 0) before vitamin D supplementation and after 6 months of oral vitamin D therapy.

Results: The comparison between mean values of IL-6, serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D level, and BMD at baseline and at 24th week was highly significant for all three groups, which showed that the post-menopausal group, i.e., Group-3, had the lowest vitamin D levels and the lowest bone mass as compared to the pre-menopausal groups, i.e., Group-2 and Group-1. It was observed that mean values of 25-hydroxy vitamin D and BMD at the 24th week significantly increased and IL-6 values significantly decreased in all the women after 24 weeks of Vitamin D therapy.

Conclusion: There is a straight link between vitamin D and BMD in post-menopausal women and an opposite correlation between vitamin D and IL-6.
REPERTÓRIO OCUPACIONAL E DESEMPENHO ESCOLAR DE ALUNOS DOS ANOS FINAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Da Costa Marlisom Messias Passos , Araújo Lucivaldo da Silva , Folha Débora Ribeiro da Silva Campos , Pereira Ester Miranda da Silva , Lima Marlise Silva , Launé Beatriz Freitas , Da Silva Leticia Melo , Barroso Veriane Caldas
Published: February 2024

A Terapia Ocupacional desempenha um papel fundamental nos contextos educacionais, abordando diversas perspectivas. Um enfoque significativo concentra-se no desempenho acadêmico, sendo objeto de estudo de terapeutas ocupacionais dedicados à investigação da educação como uma ocupação humana. Este estudo teve como objetivo compreender como o repertório ocupacional de alunos dos anos finais do ensino fundamental interage com o desempenho escolar. O método empregado foi uma pesquisa quantitativa, transversal, observacional e analítica. Para a coleta de dados, utilizaram-se os instrumentos Diário de Ocupações e Uso do Tempo, para catalogar o repertório ocupacional, e o Teste de Desempenho Escolar II, para avaliar as habilidades fundamentais em leitura, escrita e aritmética. Os resultados revelaram que dos 78 alunos no local da pesquisa, 55 (70,5%) participaram, constituindo uma amostra estatisticamente significativa, dentro dos parâmetros estabelecidos para confiabilidade (90%) e margem de erro (6%). A maioria dos participantes apresentou um repertório ocupacional composto por quatro a seis ocupações. Na discussão dos resultados, a relação entre o repertório ocupacional e a interpretação do desempenho escolar indicou que todas as médias gerais de escore bruto e percentis, com uma única exceção, aumentaram proporcionalmente à quantidade de ocupações realizadas pelos estudantes. Em conclusão, observou-se uma relação direta entre o engajamento em ocupações e o desempenho escolar dos alunos. Ou seja, quanto maior a variedade de ocupações, melhores foram os escores de desempenho escolar. Esses achados ressaltam a importância da abordagem terapêutica ocupacional na promoção de um repertório diversificado de atividades para potencializar o desenvolvimento acadêmico dos estudantes.
Elecciones autonómicas de 1999 y las Españas electorales
Authors: Ocaña Lara Francisco Antonio , Oñate Rubalcaba Pablo
Published: February 2024

En las siguientes páginas se estudian las principales características de los sistemas y subsistemasde partidos surgidos de la última convocatoria electoral de carácter autonómico. Se analizanlos datos que en cada Comunidad Autónoma alcanzan la fragmentación, el número de partidos,la concentración, la competitividad, la polarización y la volatilidad, y se comparan con los valoresque estas dimensiones alcanzan en otras Comunidades Autónomas, así como con los registradosen anteriores convocatorias. En la conclusión se señalan los distintos sistemas y subsistemas,modelo general y excéntricos, que pueden distinguirse en atención a las respectivas característicasde las pautas de la competición partidista y electoral en estas plurales arenas electorales.
Democracia e integración política
Authors: Innerarity Carmen
Published: February 2024

El artículo analiza cómo el actual debilitamiento de las fronteras estatales afecta al régimendemocrático y, de manera especial, a la representación política, en su doble dimensión de canalizaciónde demandas y de responsabilidad ante los ciudadanos. De modo concreto, expone en quéconsiste el denominado «déficit democrático» del proceso de integración de Europa. Finalmente,ofrece una visión crítica de las distintas propuestas realizadas desde la Sociología y la CienciaPolítica para superar las carencias democráticas de dicho proceso.
Acción pública y reacción ciudadana
Authors: González Hernández Juan Carlos
Published: February 2024

Se trata en este artículo de analizar la interacción entre sociedad civil y Estado en el procesode reconversión postmoderno de los modelos de dominación del Estado del Bienestar. Sin desearuna revisión exhaustiva de éste, se pretende investigar el sistema de relaciones que son resultadode los cambios en las redes de poder multilaterales de las sociedades occidentales desarrolladas, ysu proyección hacia nuevas formas de participación y de control público por parte de los agentessociales.
Building and Development of Business Entries Owned by the Village in Sumedang District West Java Province
Authors: B. Asri , Syafri Wirman , Pitono Andi , Achmad Mansyur
Published: February 2024

Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) are established as a manifestation of the government's commitment to fostering self-reliance and bolstering the local economy. However, it is evident that not all BUMDes have effectively initiated and executed commercial endeavors, thus failing to yield desired economic outcomes. This underscores suboptimal implementation of coaching and development initiatives. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. For this reason, the research location was determined in Sumedang Regency with a case sample of 4 (four) BUMDes in different sub-districts which represent BUMDes qualifications, namely pioneer, beginner, developing and advanced. Data was collected through interview techniques, observation and documentation and then analyzed qualitatively. The formulation of BUMDes development and development strategies is carried out through SWOT analysis. The research findings indicate that the reasons for the inactivity and lack of development among many BUMDes in Sumedang Regency include: (1) low human resource capacity; (2) weak legal aspects; (3) insufficient institutional relationships; (4) the formation of BUMDes often driven by formalistic reasons; and (5) limited marketing networks. Effective strategies for BUMDes development should encompass: (1) human development through enhancing human resource capacities; (2) enterprise development through promoting village potential, facilitating cooperation and partnerships, strengthening marketing networks via digital marketing; (3) environmental development through mapping natural resource-based village enterprises; and (4) institutional development through optimizing the implementation of regulations concerning villages and BUMDes, collaboration in nurturing and developing BUMDes, facilitating BUMDes legality, reinforcing village consultations, and strengthening institutional relationships of BUMDes.
Når det å samle blir et avvik
Authors: Ingebjørg Fjell Tove
Published: February 2024

Collecting stuff is often seen as a postive and normal thing to do, unless the collecting and the collections affect lives negatively. If a collector’s family and friends understand the collections as unnecessary or even garbarge, or if collecting is seen as interfering with the collector’s life, the idea of collecting is transferred to a grey area, and interpreted more as a negative and even pathological activity. Collecting mania is now a diagnosis, and a number of TV companies broadcast programmes on hoarding. This study discusses different kinds of collecting, and one kind is presented in the TV series Hoarding. Buried Alive. The main focus is within the grey area of collecting, where negotiations on normality and pathology are taking place.
EDITORIAL
Alcances de la revista Investigación Clínica durante el año 2023.
Authors: Ryder Elena
Published: February 2024

The main achievement of the journal in 2023 was an increase in the number of works received, mainly of foreign origin. The rejection percentage was 36%. The evaluation of the work of the members of the Editorial Committee had the collaboration of external referees from national and foreign institutions, especially Venezuelans living abroad. The magazine fulfilled its frequency of four issues with 41 communications in 559 pages, exceeding the number of pages from the previous year. Among the 41 works, the original works in English predominated, both from Venezuela and Latin America and countries on other continents. In evaluating the magazine by international indices, the increase in the Copernicus Index score stands out due to excellent compliance with their classification patterns. There were discrepancies between the different indexes in the citations; Clarivate reported 204, and Sco-pus only 20. Scopus recognizes only 44 citations in the four years (2019-2022), and Scielo recognizes 498 in that same period. The Crossref report was of more than 13,000 accesses in 2023, with Spanish-language Reviews being the most frequent, which suggests that Latin America is the primary source of readers for the magazine. This observation corroborates the results of our website, where the main accesses come from American countries. We hope that in 2024, Investigación Clínica will increase its national and international recognition; it would be a gift to the memory of its founder, Américo Negrette, who would be celebrating the centenary of his birth in 2024.
Correlation between the degree of cognitive impairment and emotional state in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Authors: Qiu Zhichao , Cai Jingjing , Xia Fanlin
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to investigate the correlation between cogni-tive dysfunction and emotional state in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and then propose intervention strategies. One hundred twenty-five patients with Alzheimer’s disease from June 2019 to May 2022 were selected as the study subjects and divided into two groups based on the degree of cognitive impair-ment, both receiving routine drug treatment and cognitive rehabilitation in-tervention. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS) were used to evaluate the cognitive function and emotional status of two groups of patients before the intervention and four and eight weeks of intervention and to analyze the correlations between the two. The results showed statistically significant differences between the two groups MoCA and PANAS scores (P<0.05). Before the intervention, the patient’s MoCA score was positively correlated with the PANAS positive emo-tion score and negatively correlated with the PANAS negative emotion score (P<0.05). After four and eight weeks of intervention, the patient’s MoCA score was positively correlated with the PANAS positive emotion score (P<0.05) and negatively correlated with the PANAS negative emotion score (P<0.05).
Expresión de receptores de andrógeno en pacientes con carcinoma de mama del subtipo triple negativo.
Authors: Hung Allen , Gutiérrez Jessika , Gasia Janelle , Gil Yusmary , Guanipa José , Castro Julio , Reigosa Aldo , Fernández Ángel
Published: February 2024

Breast carcinoma of the triple-negative subtype (TNBC) does not express estrogen, progesterone or human epidermal growth factor recep-tor 2 (HER2) receptors. A subclassification of TNBC has been proposed into four subgroups, one of which is the luminal androgen receptor. The objective of this work was to determine the expression of the androgen receptor (AR) in women with TNBC, diagnosed by immunohistochemistry, at the Hospital Metropolitano del Norte, Valencia, Venezuela. The sample consisted of 191 pa-tients who met the inclusion criteria. The mean age of the patients at the time of diagnosis was 54.91 years. Histologically, the majority of the tumors were moderately differentiated or undifferentiated. The percentage of AR expres-sion was 22% (42 of 191). In the association between AR expression and the Ki-67 proliferative index, a greater number of AR positive cases was observed in tumors with Ki-67 expression of less than 40%. The AR positivity found in this study represents an intermediate frequency in relation to other investigations. No statistically significant differences were found with the age of the patients and histological grade of the tumors, while the Ki-67 proliferative index was lower for AR+ tumors, compared to TNBC in general.
Uji Aktivitas Diuretik Ekstrak Etanol Daun Wungu (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) Terhadap Mencit (Mus musculus)
Authors: Fauziah Rismayanti , Irmawati Ade , Isrul Muhammad
Published: February 2024

Diuretik merupakan obat yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan laju aliran urin dan ekskresi natrium (natriuresis). Diuretik digunakan sebagai obat pilihan pertama pada pasien penderita gagal jantung dan hipertensi ringan sampai sedang. Daun wungu (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) merupakan bahan alam yang memiliki kandungan senyawa kimia dapat dimanfaatkan untuk pengobatan, salah satunya senyawa flavonoid yang berfungsi sebagai diuretik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas diuretik dari ekstrak etanol daun wungu (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) yang diberikan secara oral pada mencit (Mus musculus). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik, dimana hewan uji yang digunakan terdiri dari 15 ekor mencit, yang terbagi dalam 5 kelompok masing-masing kelompok terdiri dari 3 ekor mencit. Kelompok 1 diberikan suspensi Furosemid 0,208 mg sebagai kontrol positif, kelompok 2 diberikan suspensi Na.CMC 0,5% sebagai kontrol negatif, kelompok 3 diberikan suspensi ekstrak daun wungu dosis 16 mg/20g BB, kelompok 4 diberikan suspensi ekstrak daun wungu dosis 8 mg/20g BB dan kelompok 5 diberi suspensi ekstrak daun wungu dosis 4 mg/20g BB. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan One-Way ANOVA dan dilanjutkan dengan uji LSD. Dari hasil uji statistik one way ANOVA ekstrak daun wungu dosis 4 mg/20g BB, ekstrak daun wungu dosis 8 mg/20g BB dan ekstrak daun wungu dosis 16 mg/20g BB memiliki aktivitas diuretik diperoleh hasil yang signifikan. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan nilai signifikan 0,00 yang berarti lebih kecil dari (p<0,05). Pada ekstrak daun wungu dosis 16 mg/20g BB lebih optimal pada hasil uji LSD ditunjukan dengan nilai 0,88 yang berarti lebih besar dari (p>0,05) dan hasilnya tidak berbeda jauh dengan kontrol positif.
Uji Aktivitas Antifungi Ekstrak Etanol Daun Katuk (Sauropus Androgynus. L) Terhadap Candida Albicans
Authors: Japar Hasriani H. , Sahidin  , Zulbayu La Ode Muhammad Andi , Trisnaputri Dian Rahmaniar
Published: February 2024

Jamur merupakan salah satu penyebab penyakit infeksi terutama di negara-negara beriklim tropis seperti Indonesia. Candida albicans merupakan fungi oportunistik penyebab didiasis, sariawan, lesi pada kulit, vulvovaginitis, kandiduria, gastric ulcer, bahkan dapat menjadi komplikasi kanker. Jamur Candida albicans menimbulkan suatu keadaan yang disebut kandidiasis, yaitu penyakit pada selaput lender, mulut, vagina dan saluran pencernaan. Salah satu jenis tumbuhan yang banyak digunakan oleh masyarakat dan mempunyai peluang potensi untuk dikembangkan oleh para peneliti, yaitu tanaman katuk (Sauropus androgynus. L). penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui senyawa yang terkandung dalam ekstrak etanol daun katuk (Sauropus androgynus. L) serta untuk menguji aktivitas antifungi dari ektrak etanol daun katuk (Sauropus androgynus. L) terhadap pertumbuhan Candida albicans. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental laboratorium dengan perlakuan variasi konsentrasi ekstrak etanol daun katuk yakni konsentrasi 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, dan 100%. Ektrak etanol daun katuk didapatkan dari hasil maserasi dengan menggunakan pelarut etanol 96%. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode difusi kertas cakram dan metode sumuran dengan media PDA (Potato Dextrose Agar). Hasil uji aktivitas antijamur ekstrak etanol daun katuk (Sauropus Androgynus. L) tidak menunjukan hasil atau tidak terdapat zona hambat terhadap pertumbuhan jamur Candida Albicans.
Analisis Rasionalitas Penggunaan Obat Antibiotika Pada Pasien ISPA Di Rumah Sakit Langara Kabupaten Konawe Kepulauan
Authors: Nurmiyati  , Tasman  , Lolok Nikeherpianti , Fitriah Wa Ode Ida
Published: February 2024

Penggunaan obat yang tidak tepat akan menimbulkan banyak masalah. Masalah-masalah tersebut diantaranya meliputi segi efektivitas, efek samping, interaksi, ekonomi dan penyalahgunaan obat. Penggunaan obat secara rasional adalah apabila pasien menerima pengobatan sesuai kebutuhan klinisnya, dalam dosis yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan, dalam periode waktu yang sesuai dan dengan biaya yang terjangkau oleh kebanyakan masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tentang rasionalitas penggunaan obat antibiotika pada pasien ISPA di Instalasi rawat jalan RS Langara Kabupaten Konawe Kepulauan. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 70 orang, Metode yang digunakan yaitu simple random sampling. Hasil penelitian terhadap 70 pasien terdiagnosis Infeksi Saluran Pernapasan Akut, dengan persentase ketepatan penggunaan antibiotik meliputi 100% ketepatan indikasi dan diagnosis, 65% ketepatan pasien, 13% ketepatan obat, dan 57% ketepatan dosis.
Uji Toksisitas Akut Ekstrak Etanol Kulit Batang Kayu Jawa (Lannea coromandelica) Pada Mencit (Mus musculus)
Authors: Tuti Febias , Yuliastri Wa Ode , Dewi Citra , Baco Juliana
Published: February 2024

Kayu Jawa (Lannea coromandelica) adalah tumbuhan dari keluarga Anacardiaceae, merupakan pohon tropis dan tumbuh secara liar sehingga mudah didapatkan diberbagai tempat seperti halaman rumah, tepi jalan dan kebun milik penduduk. Kayu jawa digunakan sebagai analgesik, anti ulkus dan aphrodisiac, getahnya sebagai penyembuhan luka, daunnya mengobati pembengkakan akibat keseleo serta memiliki potensi dijadikan antioksidan, antimikroba dan antiinflamasi. Dilakukan pengujian toksisitas bertujuan untuk mengetahui nilai LD50 pada pemberian 70% ekstrak etanol kulit batang kayu jawa menggunakan metode Thompson-Weil serta pengaruhnya terhadap tingkah laku hewan. Hewan uji yang digunakan yaitu mencit putih jantan (Mus musculus) sebanyak 30 ekor dan terbagi menjadi 6 kelompok. Pemberian kulit batang kayu jawa yaitu secara oral dengan dosis awal 250 mg/gr BB, 500 mg/gr BB, 750 mg/gr BB dan 1000 mg/gr BB mencit. Pemberian Na-CmC 0,5 %  sebagai kontrol negative dan paracetamol 520 mg sebagai kontrol positif. Mencit diamati secara individu selama 24 jam setelah pemberian ekstrak dengan melihat jumlah hewan yang mati dan gejala toksik yang tampak. Dari hasil penelitian didapatkan mencit mati pada dosis 250 mg/gr BB sebanyak 1 ekor dan pada 750 mg/gr BB dan 1000 mg/gr BB sebanyak 5 mencit, sehingga nilai LD50 sebesar 5,497 mg/Kg. Pemberian bahan uji ektrak menimbulkan gejala toksik berupa gelisah jantung berdebar kencang, tremor, Salviasi, aktifitas nafas melambat, keluarnya air mata, terjadi kelumpuhan pada kaki belakang dan meningkatnya aktivitas motorik.
Formulasi dan Uji AKtivitas Antijerawat Sediaan Salep Dari Ekstrak Etanol Buah Alpukat (Persea americana Mill.) Terhadap Bakteri Propionibacterium acnes
Authors: Angelia Theresia , Yuliastri Wa Ode , Nurlila Ratna Umi
Published: February 2024

Jerawat merupakan salah satu penyakit kulit yang pada umumnya muncul pada pria dan wanita pada masa pubertas yang biasa disebabkan bakteri P. acnes. Penggunaan antibiotik sebagai anti jerawat dapat menyebabkan iritasi. Buah alpukat (P. americana Mill.) merupakan salah satu tanaman yang banyak dijumpai di Indonesia, namun pemanfaatannya sebagai tanaman obat masih sedikit diteliti. Buah alpukat diketahui mempunyai senyawa antibakteri seperti alkaloid, flavaoid, saponin dan tanin. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui stabilitas fisik dari sediaan salep dan daya hambatnya dalam pertumbuhan P. acnes. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental, simplisia buah alpukat sebanyak 250 g diektraksi dengan metode maserasi menggunakan etanol 96%. Ekstrak yang dihasilkan dibuat menjadi 3 formula salep dengan konsentrasi 10%, 15% dan 20%. Pengujian zona hambat bakteri P. acnes menggunakan metode sumuran. Hasil uji dianalisis menggunakan One Way ANOVA dan Kruskal-Wallis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa FI, FII dan FIII mampu memenuhi sifat fisik salep yang baik namun sifat fisik daya sebar tidak memenuhi kriteria. Daya hambat pertumbuhan bakteri untuk FI, FII dan FIII masing-masing dengan diameter zona hambat sebesar 15,96±0,351 mm, 14,4±0,721 mm dan 13,06±0,503 mm. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu semua formula dapat dijadikan salep dan dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Propionibacterium acnes. Diharapkan peneliti selanjutnya dapat mengembangkan formulasi dalam bentuk sediaan lain dan menggunakan bakteri penyebab jerawat lainnya untuk mengetahui kemampuan ekstrak etanol buah alpukat dalam menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri.
Aktivitas Antibakteri Ekstrak Etanol Daun Cincau Hijau Perdu (Premna oblingofolia) Terhadap Staphylococcus aureus dan Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Authors: Yanuarty Rezky
Published: February 2024

Tanaman yakni salah satu sumber daya yang sangat penting dalam upaya pengobatan serta upaya mempertahankan kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bakteri Staphylococcus aureus serta Pseudomonas aeroginosa memiliki aktivitas yang bisa mengurangi radang di lambung dan konsentrasi daya hambat minimum dari bakteri Staphylococcus aureus dan Pseudomonas aeroginosa. Penelitian ini memakai penelitian eksperimental yang dilaksanakan uji daya hambat dengan memakai metode difusi agar cara Kirby Bauer. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilaksanakan di bakteri staphylococcus aureus bisa diamati bahwa konsentrasi 5 % serta 10 % berdaya hambat terbesar karena tidak terdapat pertumbuhan bakteri di medium. Sedangkan di bakteri Pseudomonas aeruginosa dapat dilihat di konsentrasi 5 % juga memiliki daya hambat terbesar karena tidak terdapat pertumbuhan bakteri di medium. Hal ini dikarenakan senyawa bioaktif yang terdapat dalam cincau hijau yakni klorofil, beta-karoten, alkaloid, saponin, tanin, stroid dan glikosida. Senyawa fitokimia tersebut berpotensi sebagai antibakteri alami di bakteri patogen
Formulasi Sediaan Gel Pembersih Gigi Infusa Daun Jeruk Nipis (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle.) Dan Uji Aktivitas Terhadap Bakteri Streptococcus mutans
Authors: Bachmid Sitti Nursaliima , Dewi Citra , Ridwan Bai Athur
Published: February 2024

Gel pembersih gigi merupakan salah satu produk yang dapat membantu menjaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut dari bakteri penyebab kerusakan/ karies pada gigi. Bakteri penyebab karies gigi adalah bakteri Streptococcus mutans. Salah satu tanaman yang memiliki aktivitas sebagai antibakteri adalah daun jeruk nipis (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle.). Daun jeruk nipis mengandung senyawa tanin, flavonoid, dan alkaloid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat formula sediaan gel pembersih gigi dan mengetahui aktivitasnya terhadap bakteri Streptococcus mutans.Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian eksperimental laboratorium dengan menggunakan metode ekstraksi infusa yang dibuat gel pembersih gigi dengan tiga konsentrasi yaitu 15%, 20% dan 25% dan dilakukan uji stabilitas sediaan meliputi uji organoleptik, uji pH, uji viskositas, uji homogenitas, dan sineresis gel selama 4 minggu serta uji aktivitas antibakteri Streptococcus mutans dengan data hasil pengujian zona hambat dianalisis dengan menggunakan metode kruskall-wallis dan dilanjutkan dengan uji mann-whitney.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang diperoleh sediaan gel pembersih gigi berwarna coklat kekuningan, memiliki aroma khas pengaroma dan khas ekstrak samar, pH 6, sediaan homogen, uji viskositas masing-masing formula baik dan memenuhi syarat, dan pada pengujian sineresis gel didapatkan formula mengalami sineresis. Hasil uji bakteri daya hambat konsentrasi 15% 18,89 mm, konsentrasi 20% 21,40 mm, dan  konsentrasi 25% 12,90 mm. Hasil analisis data dengan menggunakan uji kruskal-wallis menunjukan nilai p= 0,009 < 0,05 dan dapat disimpulkan sediaan gel pembersih gigi memiliki aktivitas antibakteri
Uji Aktivitas Penghambatan Enzim Alfa Glukosidase Ekstrak Etanol Daun Kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata L.) Secara In Vitro
Authors: Saranani Selpirahmawati , Kamalia La Ode , Fitrah Nur
Published: February 2024

Daun kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata L.) merupakan tumbuhan yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai obat tradisional,memiliki potensi sebagai antidiabetes salah satunya tumbuhan kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata L.), dimana kandungan senyawa pada tumbuhan tersebut terdiri flavonoid, tanin, saponin, dan terpenoid senyawa- senyawa ini  dapat menurunkan kadar glukosa dalam darah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menguji ekstrak etanol daun kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata L.) secara in vitro. Pada penelitian ini sampel diekstraksi dengan metode maserasi menggunakan pelarut etanol 96% ekstrak etanol daun kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata L). Uji penghambatan enzim α-glukosidase dilakukan menurut metode salehi.   Penelitian uji aktivitas penghambat enzim a-glukusidase ekstrak etanol daun kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata L.) dibuat dalam empat konsentrasi yaitu konsentrasi 25%, 50%, 100%, dan 200%. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa ekstraksi etanol memiliki penghambatan aktivitas α-glukosidase paling tinggi dengan nilai IC50 sebesar 65,59
Teacher Education and Leadership for Change: Exploring Faculty Perspectives
Authors: Castle Joyce B.
Published: February 2024

Given the call for newer forms of leadership in schools, teacher educators have a central role to play in promoting, modeling, and critiquing leadership for change. This study explored the thinking of a group of teacher educators in one Canadian context to gain some insight into their views of educational leadership and the extent to which these promote or constrain leadership for change. Findings revealed some diversity in faculty views about leadership, but also illustrated that traditional views remain deeply embedded in teacher educators' thinking.
Grade 6 Research Process Instruction: An Observation Study
Authors: Asselin Marlene
Published: February 2024

Current literacy standards include students' abilities to conduct research as an inquiry process and to gather, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources. Observation data from 19 grade 6 classrooms were analyzed to describe research process instruction. Results showed that most of the teachers used traditional approaches to research tasks, monitored and supported students' procedural work through research projects, and that students used reference and textbooks far more than trade books and other types of texts. Findings suggest that students acquire topic-driven conceptions of the research process, encounter limited points of view about their research topic, and lack sufficient instruction on the cognitive processes of research. Implications for teacher educators and teacher-librarians are offered.
Formative Evaluation Following BEd Program Revisions: Background and Insights
Authors: Snart Fern , MacKay Al
Published: February 2024

The value of ongoing evaluative feedback in undergraduate education programs is exemplified in this article, with a particular focus on program revision and the relevance and impact of contextual variables throughout the change process. Revision of the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program at the University of Alberta from a four-year to a "one plus three" delivery model is described, including the results of an initial formative evaluation of one component of the program. Points of consideration are suggested for others considering program revisions in faculties of education or other university faculties.
Comprehensive Study on Cloud Computing Services and their Implications for Businesses and Industries
Authors: Soni Ms. Roma , Joshi Ms. Harshita
Published: February 2024

A review of the literature on cloud computing is conducted in this work. With its advantages for many kinds of enterprises, cloud computing is one of the computer industry's fastest-growing technologies. Since cloud computing entered the marketplace, service providers have developed a variety of amenities and made them accessible to potential clients. This paper presents the service model for cloud computing. In particular, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). The study used a mixed research methodology. It entails compiling and assessing both quantitative and qualitative data from the identical literature review and combining the findings of previous, relevant studies. Results introduce readers to the difficulties and issues related to cloud computing while highlighting the trends in cloud computing both now and in the future. The literature study indicated that the use of technology is projected to increase in the future and shows promise. Researchers to solve the issues and difficulties associated with cloud computing, including privacy and security threats, mobile cloud computing, and cloud computing governance. Keywords—Cloud Computing Services, Cloud providers.
Application of the discovery learning model using student worksheets based on scaffolding on stoichiometric materials to improve learning outcomes
Authors: Maysara  , Wahyuni Wa Ode Aulia , Marhadi Muh Alim , Dahlan  , Haetami Aceng , Esnawi
Published: February 2024

This research endeavours to achieve three primary objectives: firstly, to assess the learning outcomes of class X students instructed through the discovery learning model and class; secondly, to evaluate the effectiveness of these learning outcomes; and thirdly, to discern any significant differences in learning outcomes between students taught through the standard discovery learning model and those taught with the incorporation of a scaffolding-based Student Worksheet. The research method employed is quasi-experimental, utilizing a non-equivalent pretest-post-test control group design to gather comprehensive insights. Data collection involves the strategic use of pre-tests, post-tests, and observation sheets to capture nuanced aspects of the learning process. The findings of the research indicate that the application of the discovery learning model, complemented by scaffolding-based Student Worksheets in stoichiometry learning, has a transformative impact. It is observed that students exposed to this method exhibit heightened engagement, reflected in their learning activities categorized as 'very good.' The calculated learning effectiveness, quantified by a substantial n-gain value of 0.71, attests to the high efficacy of this pedagogical approach, placing it in the 'high' category. These results carry significant implications for educational practitioners and curriculum developers. Educators can leverage the discovery learning model augmented with scaffolding-based Student Worksheets to enhance student participation and comprehension in stoichiometry. The demonstrated effectiveness of this approach suggests its potential integration into chemistry education methodologies, promising improved learning outcomes.
Need Assessment of the Growth Mindset for Enhancing Learning Management of Teachers in the Primary Schools Under the Office of the Basic Education Commission
Authors: Khunaprom Tantikorn , Chansirisira Pacharawit
Published: February 2024

The purposes of this article were 1) to study the current condition, the need for developing a growth mindset to strengthen the learning management of primary school teachers, and 2) to study guidelines for developing a growth mindset to strengthen learning management among primary school teachers under the Office of the Basic Education Commission. There were 2 stages of research: Step 1: Study the current conditions. It is necessary to develop a growth mindset to strengthen the learning management of primary school teachers. The sample consisted of 427 primary school teachers in the academic year 2022 derived by multi-stage sampling. Step 2: Study ways to develop a growth mindset to strengthen learning management among primary school teachers under the Office of the Basic Education Commission. The group of informants is qualified by studying the best practices of 5 persons by specific sampling. The research instruments were 1) a 5-level estimation scale questionnaire, 2) a semi-structured interview form, and 3) a 5-level estimation scale development guidelines assessment form. Statistics used to analyze data include means, standard deviations, priority sorting of PNImodified data, and content analysis. The results of the research showed that 1) the overall current condition and the overall aspect are moderate, and the overall desirable conditions are substantial. It was found that the growth mindset strengthens teachers’ learning management. There is a need for development in all 6 areas. In order: Learning efforts, Acceptance of failures, Acceptance of criticism, Learning challenges, Development paradigms, and Motivation for success. 2) Approaches to developing a growth mindset to strengthen the learning management of primary school teachers under the Office of the Basic Education Commission. This can be done by developing all 6 items and 20 approaches. There are development methods that consist of workshops, and learning from other people. Integration in operations, Self-study, Building a professional learning community, Counselor, and Mentoring.
Energiewende: kommunale und regionale Handlungsmöglichkeiten
Authors: Gisler Lina , Björnsen Astrid , Bowman Gillianne , Buchecker Matthias , Burg Vanessa , Hersperger Anna , Hunziker Marcel , Salak Boris , Schulz Tobias , Seidl Irmi
Published: February 2024

Mehrjährige Forschungsarbeiten der WSL zu erneuerbaren Energien können Antworten liefern auf Fragen wie die folgenden: Wovon hängt die Akzeptanz von Anlagen für die Erzeugung erneuerbarer Energie ab und wie lässt sich die Akzeptanz steigern? Was vereinfacht die Planung solcher Anlagen und wie fördert der Einbezug der Bevölkerung ihren Ausbau? Was können Gemeinden tun? Welche Rahmenbedingungen auf nationaler und kantonaler Ebene sind förderlich? Insbesondere angesprochen von diesen Ergebnissen sind Energie- und Planungsbeauftragte von Gemeinden, Regionalverbänden, Kantonen und Bund, Energieund Umweltverbände, Ingenieur- und Planungsbüros sowie die interessierte Öffentlichkeit.
Implementation Of Performance Management In J&T Cargo Tanjungpinang
Authors: Ade Septiany  , Satriadi Satriadi  , Inthira Cahyadiani  , Putri Delya  , Tri Mardini
Published: February 2024

At the J&T Cargo Tanjungpinang company, performance management is very much needed because performance management has an important role. The aim of this research was to find out how the Deming model performance management system is implemented for employees by JNT Cargo Tanjungpinang. The method used in this research is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach and uses data collection methods through interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this research show that J&T Cargo Tanjungpinang has implemented the Deming model of performance management by carrying out good PDCA stages. However, there is still a need to increase and improve productivity in order to overcome the problems that occur by carrying out evaluations and development as well as capabilities to create quality human resources.
The Influence of Brand Image and Price Perceptions on Purchasing Decisions Mediated by Consumer Buying Interest in Levi Strauss & Co
Authors: Arief Aulia Fahmy  , Wiyadi Wiyadi  , Muzakar Isa  , Zulfa Irawati
Published: February 2024

This research aims to analyze the influence of brand image and price perception on purchasing decisions by considering purchasing interest. The sample for this research is FEB UMS students who wear jeans products from Levi Strauss & CO. The sampling technique used nonprobability sampling and obtained 127 respondents. Analysis of this research data uses the PLS 3.0 program. The research results state that brand image has a positive and significant influence on consumer buying interest, price perception has a positive and significant influence on consumer buying interest, brand image has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions, price perception has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions, Consumer buying interest has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions, consumer buying interest is able to mediate brand image on purchasing decisions, and consumer buying interest is able to mediate price perceptions on purchasing decisions.
Sistem Penerimaan Dan Pengeluaran Kas Dengan Metode Langsung Untuk Mempermudah Manajemen Keuangan Pada Perusahaan Food and Baverage
Authors: Arsito Ari Kuncoro  , Zaenal Mustofa  , Febryantahanuji Febryantahanuji
Published: February 2024

This information system discusses cash receipts and disbursements, this research was conducted at a company engaged in food and beverage (ice cream). The problem faced is the recording of cash receipts and disbursements which are still recorded in the books and then transferred to Microsoft Excel, so that the recording of cash receipts and disbursements cannot be properly archived per month or yearly.

The method used by using the R&D development method, a multi-user network-based cash receipts and disbursement accounting information system is also very much needed in companies in making decisions in cash receipts and disbursements. Building this information system using the Visual Basic programming language with a MySQL database, this application is made to calculate cash receipts and disbursements reports using the direct method.

With the existence of an inventory system, it is hoped that the company can assist in financial management in recording cash receipts and disbursements and the required reports.
Prediksi Produksi Bawang Merah di Kota Yogyakarta menggunakan Metode Fuzzy Mamdani
Authors: Zaky Noer Jati  , Tri Hastono  , Ferdi Andrian
Published: February 2024

This study discusses the prediction of shallot production in Yogyakarta City using the Fuzzy Mamdani method. The research is important due to the impact of shallot production fluctuations on the national economy. The Fuzzy Mamdani method was chosen for its high level of flexibility and tolerance for existing data. Data was collected from Bappeda DIY and shallot farmers to build the prediction model. The prediction implementation was carried out using Matlab R2015a with Fuzzy Logic Matlab Toolbox. The prediction results were evaluated using the RMSE value. The study concludes that the Fuzzy Mamdani method can be used for predicting shallot production with an error rate of 14.11%. However, the study suggests a review of the data used in the prediction to ensure its accuracy. Several references used in the study are also included.
Sistem Informasi Eksekutif Perpustakaan Dengan Fitur Drilldown Dan Analisis What-If
Authors: Feby Dwiputra Setyawan  , Agung Brastama Putra  , Seftin Fitri Ana Wati
Published: February 2024

Every agency or company needs to adapt to information technology so that it can provide opportunities to increase its competitive advantage in the future. The use of technology has an impact on the activities of an agency or company, including executive information systems. The Library Executive Information System for UPA Perpustakaan Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jawa Timur is expected to be able to overcome existing problems. It is hoped that the construction of this system will be able to assist library executives in carrying out analysis and making decisions to improve library progress. This research implements the waterfall model system development method. System modeling is carried out using an object-oriented approach using UML. In this research, the system was built using the PHP programming language with the Codeigniter framework and testing used the black-box testing method. The output produced in this research is a web-based Library Executive Information System for the UPA Perpustakaan Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jawa Timur with drilldown and what-if analysis features. The features are as follows, drilldown is a feature to facilitate the classification of information to a more detailed level utilizing data on visits, loan transactions, returns and extensions, while what-if analysis is an uncertainty simulation that can calculate book borrowings in a certain year period as a consideration for additional copies of books.
Penilain Aplikasi Veryeasy Accounting Solution Pada Apotik Sari Murah Dengan Metode UAT
Authors: Sandri Sagitarius Sarumaha  , Ahmad Taufik
Published: February 2024

This research discusses the development of an information system in a pharmacy that still uses Very Easy Accounting Solution 1.0. This system is an accounting software designed to help users manage business accounting finances in a simple way and the system is still the first version of an accounting solution with basic features usually found in accounting systems such as creating financial reports, recording transactions, managing inventory, payroll and bill payments. This research will make improvements to the recording system using a computer-based system, both in terms of inventory data collection, transaction data recording, and other processes related to activities at the pharmacy in question. This research also discusses system analysis, namely activities to look at systems that are already running, see what is good and what is not good, and then document the needs that will be met in the new system. Apart from that, this research also discusses UAT (User Acceptance Testing) which is used as the final step in application development to meet user needs, aspirations and input which can become material for future application development and improvement..