bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The prognostic effect of brain natriuretic peptide levels on outcomes of hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Authors: Abdeen Yazan , Kaako Ahmad , Alnabulsi Mohammad , Okeh Amira , Meng William , Miller Richard
Published: January 2021

Natriuretic peptides are biomarkers of myocardial stress and are frequently elevated among patients with severe respiratory illnesses, typically in the absence of elevated cardiac-filling pressures or clinical heart failure. Elevation of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) or NT-proBNP is associated with worse outcomes among patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). We conducted a retrospective cohort study based on a comprehensive review of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) of patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to evaluate whether BNP on admission has prognostic value on mortality and hospital length of stay (LOS) among patients admitted with confirmed COVID-19 along with the inclusion of additional prognostic variables. Overall, 146 patients were included after analyzing 230 patients’ EMR and excluding potential confounding factors for abnormal BNP. Our statistical analysis did not show a statistically significant association between BNP level and mortality rate (P = 0.722) or ICU LOS ( P = 0.741). A remarkable secondary outcome to our study was that impaired renal function (GFR<60) on admission was significantly associated with an increased mortality rate (P = 0.026) and an increased ICU LOS (P = 0.022). Although various studies have presented the predictive role of pro-BNP among patients with respiratory distress in the past years, our study did not find BNP to be an accurate predictive and prognostic factor among patients with COVID-19 in our study population. Renal impairment and high Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II scores on admission, on the other hand, have demonstrated to be strong predictors for COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. This study could represent an introduction to more prominent multicenter studies to evaluate additional prognostic factors and minimize the ordering of nonspecific testing.
A Mixture of Chicken Viscera, Housefly Larvae and Spirulina Waste as Replacement of Fishmeal in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Diets
Authors: Alofa Cayen Sédro , Abou Youssouf
Published: January 2021

This research investigated different blends of spirulina waste (SW), chicken viscera meal (CVM) and housefly maggot meal (HMM) as alternative protein sources on growth performance, feed utilization and body composition of Oreochromis niloticus fingerlings. Triplicate groups of male fish (initial mean weight, 6.09±0.5g) were fed a commercial feed Skretting (SK), fish meal (FM) based-diet D0 (30%FM), diet D1 (FM+SW+HMM), diet D2 (FM+SW+CVM), diet D3 (FM+HMM+CVM) and diet D4 (SW+HMM+CVM) for 84 days. Diets were isonitrogenous (35% crude protein) and isoenergetic (19 KJ/g gross energy). No effects were found on survival rate and body protein content of fish fed experimental diets. Specific growth rate, weight gain, feed conversion ratio and protein efficiency ratio (PER) of fish fed D0 and SK did not differ significantly from those fed diet D3. These parameters were significantly lower in fish fed the other diets (P<0.05). Feed intake significantly decreased in fish fed diet D1 and D2 while PER obtained did not differ than those fed control diets. The higher profit index was recorded in the tested diets and the lower in the control diets. The results of this study indicate that fishmeal level for O. niloticus could be reduced to 5 % by inclusion of CVM and HMM in combination.
Fungi from dead arthropods and bats of Gomantong Cave, northern Borneo, Sabah (Malaysia)
Authors: Wasti Ibrahem , Fui Foo She , Zhi Tan Qin , Mun Cheh Wai , Hafiz Syukri Kassim Mohammad , Mohd Dawood Mahadimenakbar , Haliza Hasan Noor , Subbiah Vijay Kumar , Ali Anwarali Khan Faisal , Seelan Sathiya Seelan Jaya
Published: January 2021

Borneo is a biodiversity and ecotourism hotspot, yet one of its least-studied ecosystems is their limestone caves. Not many studies have been conducted on the role fungi play in tropical cave ecosystems, and no fungal surveys have been conducted in the caves of Sabah, Malaysia. Here, we assess the mycofloral diversity on bat and arthropod cadavers in one of the most popular ecotourism destinations of northern Borneo, Gomantong caves. Opportunistic sampling of cadavers within the Semud Hitam chamber of Gomantong cave yielded nine dead arthropods and four dead bats. Twenty-four culturable fungi were isolated, of which 14 morphological taxonomic units (MTU) were observed. Twelve of the 14 MTUs underwent molecular characterization of the ITS gene region to confirm identification. All fungi were Ascomycetes except for one Basidiomycete isolate. Aspergillus spp. had the highest occurrence (45.8%), followed by Penicillium spp. (25.0%), and Fusarium sp. (12.5%). Ceratobasidium sp., Diaporthe sp., Pestalotiopsis sp., and Xylaria feejeensis were isolated once each. No more than one fungal taxon was isolated from each arthropod cadaver, and not all arthropods yielded culturable fungi. Bat cadavers yielded 14 out of 24 isolates (58.3%), with the highest occurrence of the fungi sampled from their skin. Our results corroborate that bats and arthropods play a role in fungal dispersion and introduction in the cave because their exteriors are likely to harbor fungi they are exposed to in the environment. We also conclude that cadavers are important substrates for fungal growth and proliferation, perpetuating the role of fungi as important decomposers in caves. This study provides a baseline of information of the mycobiome of Bornean caves for future bioprospecting and potential biotechnological applications.
Karst sinkholes as foci of biodiversity in the Hoosier National Forest
Authors: Lewis Julien , Milne Marc , Stephen Charles , Dourson Daniel
Published: January 2021

Sinkholes are a well-known, but poorly studied, aspect of karst environments. In 2015, the Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana, USA, commissioned a study of sinkhole habitats to assess their ecological role. The ecosystems of 26 sinkholes were evaluated to determine if sinkhole floor biological communities and species richness were a function of the surrounding plant community. Each sinkhole was sampled four times for five target groups of invertebrates at intervals of approximately three months, for a total of 104 visits. The sampling resulted in finding 140 taxa, including 31 land snails, 14 millipedes, 3 terrestrial isopods, 83 spiders and 9 pseudoscorpions. Of exceptional note were at least 12 new state records and a probable new species of pseudoscorpion. Several of these species appear to be endemic to sinkhole habitats. A link was confirmed between species richness and the surrounding plant community, specifically that the highest biodiversity was found in sinkholes surrounded by native deciduous forest, followed by native glades. Sinkholes in fields from which deciduous forest had been removed possessed markedly decreased species diversity, as did non-native plantings of pines. Sinkhole habitats had a significantly higher species richness than adjacent non-sinkhole control sites. Moreover, the arthropod communities that were found in each sinkhole within each plant community type were different from each other and the surrounding non-sinkhole areas. These data suggest that sinkholes are more than just depressions in epigean landscapes, but possess unique invertebrate communities linked to the surrounding plant community.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH, MOTIVASI KERJA, STRES KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA GURU SMA NEGERI KABUPATEN BIREUEN
Authors: Munawar  , Mifayetti Sri , Zainuddin Zainuddin
Published: January 2021

This study aims to answer the problems of the five proposed hypotheses, namely: 1) Direct influence of principal leadership on work motivation, 2) Direct influence of principal leadership on work stress, 3) Direct influence of principal leadership on teacher performance, 4) Direct influence work motivation on performance, 5) The direct effect of job stress on performance. This study involved 270 high school teachers in Bireuen Regency who were taken by using proportional random sampling technique. The research instrument used a questionnaire with a Likert scale and the research data processing was analyzed through SPSS and path analysis. The results showed (1) principal leadership had a positive direct effect on work motivation (2) principal leadership had a positive direct effect on job stress (3) principal leadership had a positive direct effect on teacher performance (4) work motivation had a positive direct effect on performance (5) job stress has a positive direct effect on performance. The implication of the research result explains that the principal's leadership, work motivation, job stress and job satisfaction have a positive direct effect on teacher performance. This shows that teacher performance can be improved by increasing principal leadership, work motivation, and work.

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Penelitian ini bertujuan menjawab permasalahan dari lima hipotesis yang diajukan, yaitu: 1) Pengaruh langsung kepemimpinan kepala sekolah terhadap motivasi kerja, 2) Pengaruh langsung kepemimpinan kepala sekolah terhadap stres kerja, 3) Pengaruh langsung kepemimpinan kepala sekolah terhadap kinerja guru, 4) Pengaruh langsung motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja, 5) Pengaruh langsung stres kerja terhadap kinerja. Penelitian ini melibatkan 270 orang guru SMA Negeri Kabupaten Bireuen yang diambil dengan teknik Proportional Random Sampling. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan angket dengan skala likert dan pengolahan data penelitian dianalisis melalui SPSS dan analisis jalur (path analysis). Hasil penelitian menunjukan (1) kepemimpinan kepala sekolah berpengaruh langsung positif terhadap motivasi kerja (2) kepemimpinan kepala sekolah berpengaruh langsung positif terhadap stres kerja (3) kepemimpinan kepala sekolah berpengaruh langsung positif terhadap kinerja guru (4) motivasi kerja berpengaruh langsung positif terhadap kinerja (5) stres kerja berpengaruh langsung positif terhadap kinerja. Implikasi hasil penelitian menjelaskan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah, motivasi kerja, stres kerja dan kepuasan kerja berpengaruh langsung positif terhadap kinerja guru. Ini menunjukkan bahwa kinerja guru dapat ditingkatkan dengan meningkatkan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah, motivasi kerja, dan stres kerja.
KONTRIBUSI MAJELIS PENDIDIKAN DAERAH KABUPATEN NAGAN RAYA DALAM PEMBANGUNAN PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Zulkarnein Satria , Yusrizal Yusrizal , Niswanto Niswanto
Published: January 2021

Regional Education Council of Nagan Raya have a role as an independent community-based organization which give its contributions in giving solution or consideration to local government in deciding the education policies. The aims of this research were to find out the planning, the mechanism, the evaluation and the obstacles which faced by Regional Education Council of Nagan Raya in giving its educational contributions. This research was conducted by descriptive method through qualitative approach. The research showed that: (1) Regional Education Council of Nagan Raya has only implemented 7 programs in order to give its contributions to the local government in order develop education quality. (2) The mechanism of program implementation is implemented by a good management through focused on planning, organizing, actuating and controlling. (3) The evaluation which made in every program is implemented by a comprehensive evaluation which focused on every problem and gap which occurred. (4) The main obstacle which faced by Regional Education Council Nagan Raya in giving its educational contributions are about Regent’s political will and the deficit of district budget.

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Majelis Pendidikan Nagan Raya memiliki peran sebagai lembaga independen yang berbasis masyarakat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui: perencanaan program, mekanisme pelaksanaan program, evaluasi program dan hambatan-hambatan yang dihadapi Majelis Pendidikan Daerah Kabupaten Nagan Raya dalam memberikan kontribusi pembangunan pendidikan di Kabupaten Nagan Raya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa: (1) Majelis Pendidikan Daerah Kabupaten Nagan Raya telah melaksanakan 7 program yang sesuai dengan tugas dan wewenang yang diamanahkan dalam qanun yang berlaku. (2) Mekanisme pelaksanaan program yang dilakukan Majelis Pendidikan Daerah Nagan Raya dijalankan dengan manajemen yang baik yaitu dengan melaksanakan planning, organizing, actuating dan controlling. (3) Evaluasi yang dilakukan Majelis Pendidikan Daerah Kabupaten Nagan Raya tidak dilaksanakan dengan menjalankan fungsi manajemen dengan baik, mealainkam hanya berfokus pada setiap masalah atau kesenjangan yang terjadi pada setiap program melalui observasi langsung. (4) Hambatan utama yang ditemukan Majelis Pendidikan Daerah Kabupaten Nagan Raya dalam memberikan kontribusinya pendidikannya adalah Political Will dari Bupati Nagan Raya serta defisitnya anggaran daerah.
SELF EFFICACY DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (REBT) DALAM KONSELING KELOMPOK PADA PESERTA DIDIK SMA
Authors: Nurmalia Theodora , Choirunnisa Dini , Hanim Wirda , Marjo Happy Karlina
Published: January 2021

Individual differences in age backgrounds that are almost the same show a very diverse appearance, ability, temperament, interests and attitudes. Individual differences include physical and mental. Teachers need to know the individual differences of students who have intellectual, thinking, and personality abilities and other things related to psychomotor so that teachers can understand the various desires, needs, and problems of students. Self-efficacy is self-confidence in carrying out tasks responsibly, making efforts by considering one's abilities, planning for the future, and controlling oneself in accepting pressure, and controlling situations that cannot be predicted. Group counseling as one of the guidance and counseling services that can be relied upon in alleviating the problems faced by students, especially by using the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) approach in increasing self-efficacy. This study aims to determine the self-efficacy of high school students through the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) approach in group counseling. The results showed that self-efficacy had a very significant relationship between family social support and self-regulated learning, adolescent adjustment, learning motivation, mathematics learning achievement, and communication skills.

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Perbedaan individual pada latar belakang usia yang hampir sama menunjukkan  penampilan, kemampuan, temperamen, minat dan sikap yang sangat beragam. Perbedaan individual mencakup jasmaniah dan mental. Guru perlu mengetahui perbedaan individual peserta didik yang memiliki kemampuan intektual, berpikir, dan kepribadian serta hal lain yang berkaitan dengan psikomotorik sehingga guru dapat memahami berbagai keinginan, kebutuhan, dan masalah peserta didik. Self efficacy merupakan keyakinan diri dalam menjalani tugas dengan penuh tanggung jawab, melakukan upaya dengan mempertimbangkan kemampuan diri, merencanakan masa depan, dan mengontrol diri dalam menerima tekanan, serta mengontrol situasi yang tidak dapat diprediksi. Konseling kelompok sebagai salah satu layanan bimbingan dan konseling yang dapat diandalkan dalam mengentaskan masalah yang dihadapi oleh peserta didik, khususnya dengan menggunakan pendekatan Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) dalam meningkatkan self efficacy. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui self eficacy pada peserta didik SMA melalui pendekatan Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) dalam konseling kelompok. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa self eficacy memiliki hubungan yang sangat signifikan antara dukungan sosial keluarga dengan self regulated learning, penyesuaian diri remaja, motivasi belajar, prestasi belajar matematika, serta keterampilan komunikasi.
EVALUASI PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN PENGEMBANGAN SPESIALISASI POLRI T.A. 2018 DI SEKOLAH PIMPINAN TINGKAT PERTAMA POLRI
Authors: Hartini Hartini , Rugaiyah Rugaiyah , Kahar Abdul
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study was to comprehensively identify and describe the implementation and achievement of the educational objectives of the specialization development education program for the 2018 fiscal year at the National Police's First Level Leadership School. This research was conducted on the results of specialization Education and Development students (which we hereinafter called Dikbangspes) who are located at Jl. Ciputat Raya no.40 Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta. Starting from January to July 2018. The methodology used is the evaluation approach, with the CIPP model (Context, Input, Process, and Product) developed by Daniel Leroy Stufflebeam. The findings of the research are that the program priorities and objectives have been matched with the human resource needs of the National Police, and the education program is expected to be sufficiently responsive to the assessed needs plan, namely quantity (number of Polri personnel) and quality (demand for professionalism) as challenges for human resources. Police. The process of implementing the Dikbangspes at the Sespimma Polri from stage I to stage III is in accordance with the predetermined activity and implementation plans. The results of the assessment on the academic aspect of all subjects carried out by the National Police Sespimma to their students, all of whom get a score above the minimum pass threshold so that they are declared to pass.

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Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan secara komprehensif pelaksanaan dan capaian tujuan pendidikan program pendidikan pengembangan spesialisasi tahun anggaran 2018 di Sekolah Pimpinan Tingkat Pertama Polri. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada hasil peserta didik Pendidikan dan Pengembangan Spesialisasi (yang selanjutnya kita sebut Dikbangspes) yang beralamat di Jl. Ciputat Raya no.40 Kebayoran Lama Jakarta Selatan. Dimulai pada bulan Januari sampai Juli 2018. Metodologi yang digunakan adalah pendekatan  yang digunakan  adalah evaluasi, dengan model CIPP (Context,  Input,  Process,  dan Product)  yang dikembangkan  oleh  Daniel  Leroy Stufflebeam. Temuan penelitin adalah prioritas dan tujuan program yang ditetapkan telah dimbangi dengan kebutuhan sumber daya manusia Polri, dan program pendidikan yang diharapkan cukup responsif terhadap rencana kebutuhan yang telah dinilai yaitu kuantitas (jumlah personel Polri) dan kualitas (tuntutan profesionalisme) sebagai tantangan bagi sumber daya manusia Polri. Proses pelaksanaan dikbangspes di Sespimma Polri dari tahap I hingga tahap III sesuai dengan rencana kegiatan dan pelaksanaan yang telah ditetapkan. Hasil penilaian pada aspek akademik terhadap semua mata pelajaran yang dilakukan oleh Sespimma Polri kepada peserta didiknya, semuanya mendapatkan nilai diatas batas minimal lulus sehingga dinyatakan lulus.
Photo Voltaic Powered Hover Board
Authors: R Senthil Kumar , K Prabhakaran , Ovaiz A Mohammed , C S Monikapriya , E Nandhini , R Varshini
Published: January 2021

In this technical world peoples are always seeking forsophistication which demands for innovative solution which could possibly alter their lifestyle that would cozy them at itsbest. Such an innovative product is the self-balancing scooter which is called as Segway rider in the technical world and ashover board in common, whose purpose is to transportindividually in a relaxed manner without letting them to strain their locomotive organs. The proposed system emphasizes theuse of renewable energy to recharge the battery, PV panel are employed along with perturbation and observation MPPT forcharging. The integration of photo voltaic cell with the hoverboard proves to be effective in both indoor and outdoor applications. The photonic energy of indoor artificial light sources are harvested by the PV modules, at the same time in outdoor it can be employed during day time where it cancapitalize the solar energy, perturbation and observation MPPTgives a simple solution for maximizing the performance in charging the hover board, in addition added features such as itcan charge automatically, it doesnâ€™t demand a manual labour fordriving it or charging it periodically makes proposed system tofind its application in various situation when the person as adifficulty to walk or for the ones who are exhausted walking forlonger hours. Besides it also helpful for physically challengedand aged persons. Under testing the proposed system has ablecarry up to 100 kg of load in a smooth manner at a speed of 3km/hr. The proposed system will be fruitful for indoor application such as Super markets for carrying goods, Shopping Malls, Railway Stations, Airports, Large Industrial Plant and outdoor application such as Sub Station, Monumental places,Tourist Spots etc.
Modelling of Radar Echoes Utilizing Digital Beamforming
Authors: T Jagadesh , S Benjamin , J Jayaprahas
Published: January 2021

We present an examination in this article concerning the overhauling of a staged cluster reception apparatus utilizing computerized beamforming. Advanced beamforming comprises of a signs spatial saturation where the stage moving, embeddings, and abundancy scaling are carefully adjusted. To control the dynamic stage, move between the radio wire parts in the exhibit, the idea is to utilize a programmable and computational climate that shapes a sign in the computerized area. Advanced beamforming grants shift between licenses in the displays of correspondence systems that empower diverse appealing components.
MECANISMOS TECNOLÓGICOS (TIC’s) TÍPICOS DA SOCIEDADE EM REDE APLICADOS À GESTÃO PÚBLICA DE DESASTRES AMBIENTAIS NO BRASIL: POSSIBILIDADES E PERSPECTIVAS
Authors: Pedroso Frederico Thaddeu , Tybush Jerônimo Siqueira
Published: January 2021

Visando relacionar duas áreas emergentes do Direito, a presente produção científica tem como objetivo investigar de que forma é possível aprimorar os mecanismos de prevenção e mitigação de riscos e danos oriundos de desastres ambientais através da utilização das revolucionárias Tecnologias da Informação e da Comunicação (TIC’s), típicas da Sociedade em Rede. Aliando obrigações dos entes públicos relacionadas a desastres ambientais com o advento da Sociedade em Rede, a presente pesquisa se desenvolve a partir da seguinte indagação: em que medida é possível aperfeiçoar o sistema nacional de informações e monitoramento de desastres ambientais a partir do uso das TIC’s? A metodologia utilizada obedece ao quadrinômio Abordagem, Teoria de Base, Procedimento e Técnica. A abordagem é a sistêmico-complexa, partindo-se da base comunicacional entre áreas do saber e analisando dados considerando os elementos da complexidade. Como teoria de base foram utilizados autores como Fritjof Capra, Edgar Morin e Manuel Castells. O procedimento utilizado é a pesquisa bibliográfica. Quanto a técnica, foram realizadas consultas à periódicos e elaborados resumos e fichamentos. Ao final, o estudo permite concluir que é perfeitamente possível aprimorar-se o atual sistema nacional de informações e monitoramento de desastres ambientais através do uso e aplicação das TIC’s.
O INDIVÍDUO PRIVADO E A DESCARACTERIZAÇÃO DO ESPAÇO PÚBLICO: DESAFIOS PARA A EDUCAÇÃO CONTEMPORÂNEA
Authors: Zuchi Claudir Miguel
Published: January 2021

A pesquisa tematiza a análise sociológica desenvolvida por Richard Sennett no contexto da sociedade contemporânea, buscando desdobrar perspectivas para pensar a educação. Objetiva refletir sobre a emergência da noção de indivíduo e de intimismo no mundo moderno e a crescente descaracterização do espaço público como um desafio potencial para a educação. O desenvolvimento deste esforço delimita o problema da noção de público em uma perspectiva temporal que circunscreve os séculos XIX e XX à luz dos escritos de Sennett, bem como, a partir do diálogo com outros pensadores que enriquecem a tematização. O movimento histórico dos séculos XIX e XX promove instabilidade nos meios públicos da sociedade contemporânea, o que dilui a noção de relações públicas e de responsabilidade pelo mundo coletivo, descaracterizando o valor e sentido público da educação. Em face às mudanças nestes séculos, busca-se nas obras de Sennett um entendimento acerca das transformações implicadas na passagem do capitalismo clássico para o capitalismo tardio. Tal percurso teórico possibilita compreender os elementos que tencionam e desafiam a cultura, o ensino público e as políticas educacionais neste cenário. A educação enquanto atividade voltada ao bem comum, relacionada com a esfera pública, é diretamente atingida pelas mudanças produzidas pelo capitalismo.
Evolución de la responsabilidad del empresario en materia de accidentes de trabajo en el ordenamiento jurídico español
Authors: Escribá Pérez Ana Nieves
Published: January 2021

La responsabilidad en materia de accidentes de trabajo ha sufrido cambios importantes, como no podía ser de otro modo, en el último siglo.  La evolución ha sido significativa desde la aprobación de la primera Ley de Accidentes de Trabajo, en 1900, hasta la actualidad; desde la responsabilidad inicial basada en los contratos amparados en el ordenamiento civil hasta la triple responsabilidad que hoy en día se establece en el ordenamiento laboral -administrativa, civil y penal- pasando por la creación del contrato de trabajo como tal dentro del ámbito de las relaciones laborales hasta el recargo en las prestaciones de la seguridad social. Hoy en día es impensable una sociedad no comprometida con la seguridad y salud de sus trabajadores si bien es cierto que siguen existiendo. La finalidad de la responsabilidad empresarial debe traducirse en la búsqueda de la protección de las personas en el ámbito del derecho del trabajo.
Craneofaringioma adamantinomatoso. Caso clínico.
Authors: Fuenmayor Tatiana , Quintanilla Chrystin , Bottani Laura
Published: January 2021

Introducción: El propósito de este artículo es describir las principales manifestaciones clínicas, método diagnóstico y tratamiento de elección de una neoplasia intracraneal primaria rara de origen epitelial, benigno con su variante adamantinomatoso propia de la edad pediátrica que es diagnosticada con mayor frecuencia en rangos de edad de 5 a 14 años según refiere la revisión de literatura científica internacional. Caso clínico: Se reporta un caso en el cual la paciente está fuera de los picos de edad en los que con mayor frecuencia se realiza el diagnóstico de Craneofaringioma adamantinomatoso, paciente femenina adulta con cefalea de 6 meses de evolución acompañada de hemianopsia bitemporal. Se realizó tratamiento quirúrgico además se colocó derivación ventriculoperitoneal en posquirúrgico por hidrocefalia obstructiva triventricular que se desarrolló al año de la cirugía. Conclusiones: La clínica coincide con los síntomas descritos y atribuibles a la compresión y extensión hacia estructuras adyacentes, su presentación fue de lenta evolución, la imagen fue característica de esta variante histológica pediátrica. A pesar de ser una entidad de histología benigna es agresiva por su invasión a estructuras profundas y autonómicas provocando una historia natural incierta y con gran probabilidad de comorbilidades que pueden ser mayores con tratamientos quirúrgicos agresivos.
XIX. Yüzyılın Sonunda Osmanlı Devleti’nin Doğu Ve Güneydoğu Anadolu Topraklarının Ahvaline Dair Bir Layiha
Authors: TÜRK İbrahim
Published: January 2021

II. Abdülhamid döneminde Osmanlı ülkesinin problemlerine çözüm üretmek için layiha geleneği başlatılmıştır. Bu makalenin konusunu teşkil eden layiha da Anadolu Müfettişi Şakir Paşa’ya mahsus olmak üzere eski Siird naibi Ahmed Fazıl Efendi tarafından Doğu ve Güneydoğu Anadolu’nun ahvaline dair olmakla 7 Eylül 1311(19 Eylül 1895) tarihinde arzedilmiştir. İlgili layihadaki tespitlere göre Osmanlı hükümeti bölge ahalisiyle rabıtayı sağlayamamıştır, gönderilen memurlar ahaliye yabancı gözüyle bakmaktadır, çapul hevesindedir. Bu durum fesat erkânına fırsat vermektedir. Şafii ve mutaassıp olan bölge halkı bölge Hristiyanlarına hatta Hanefilere dahi nefret ve tereddütle bakmaktadır. Ulema ve Kürt şeyhleri bu ayrılığı muhafaza ederek menfaat teminine çalışmaktadır. Hükümetin meşruiyetini tartışmakta, halkı hükümetten nefrete ve himayelerinde yaşadıkları ağalara bağlamaya çalışmaktadırlar. Aşiret fertleri kasaba ahalisinden daha kötü durumdadır. Ağa-beylerin baskısı altındadırlar. Bölgenin hemen her kaza ve kasabasına yayılan Cizvit papazları köylü cahil Hristiyanlarla bazı Müslümanlar üzerinde tesirlidir. Bu makalede ilgili layiha aktarılıp, analiz edilmektedir. İlgili layihadan Osmanlı yönetiminin bölgenin teşkilatlandırılması, huzur ve güvenliğinin sağlanmasında başarılı olamadığı, bu dönemde bölgeye tam anlamıyla nüfuz edemediği anlaşılmaktadır.
PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE TEAMS GAMES TOURNAMENT BERBANTUAN AUDIO VISUAL TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR PESERT DIDIK KELAS XI IPA
Authors: Nurhalisah St.
Published: January 2021

Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah quasi Eksperimental Designs. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu karena tidak semua variabel dapat dikontrol secara ketat. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan “One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design Dalam desain penelitian eksperimen ini ada satu kelompok yaitu kelas eksperimen saja. Populasi dalam penelitian ini  adalah siswa kelas  XI IPA SMA Negeri 20 Pangkep yang berjumlah 2 kelas yaitu kelas XI IPA 1 dan XI IPA 2 dimana siswa kelas XI IPA 1 berjumlah 32 dan XI IPA2 berjumlah 34 siswa, jadi populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 66 siswa di SMA Negeri 20 Pangkep. Dalam penelitian ini terdapat dua variabel, yaitu: variabel bebas (X) danvariabel terikat (Y). Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu Tes yang berbentuk soal pilihan ganda sebanyak 20 soal.Tes digunakan untuk mengukur hasil belajar siswa pada kelas eksperimen yang menggunakan model kooperatif tipe Teams Games Tournamen. Instrumen pada penelitian ini adalah peneliti yang menggunakan instrumen berupa soal dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif statistik dan deskriptif inferensial. Hasil analisis derskriptif pada Pre-Test dengan standar deviasi 15,42 sedangkan hasil Pos-Test dengan standar deviasi 10,58. Hasil uji normalitas pada Pre-Test senilai 0,586 sedangkan pada Pos-Test senilai 0,186. Pada uji homogenitas, hasil Pre-Test dan Pos-Test sebanyak 0,087 serta berdasarkan hasil uji hipotesis,  nilai t tabel sebesar 1,998341 dan t hitung sebesar 29,396 dimana t tabel < t hitung sehingga berdasarkan kriteria pengujian untuk uji hipotesis dinyatakan Ho ditolak sehingga H1 diterima yang berarti ada pengaruh penggunaan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Teams Games Tournament berbantuan audio visual terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik.
PENERAPAN PENDEKATAN KONTEKSTUAL BERBANTUAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN MINAT DAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP FISIKA SISWA
Authors: Yusdarina Yusdarina
Published: January 2021

Abstrak : Penelitian ini merupakan penelitan tindakan kelas yang dilakukan pada kelas X SMK Muhammadiyah Bungoro. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan diketahui bahwa Penerapan pendekatan kontestual berbantuan media pembelajaran dapat meningkatkan minat belajar dan pemahaman konsep fisika siswa. Analisis minat belajar yang dilakukan diperoleh hasil bahwa sebelum dilakukan tindakan kategori minat siswa cukup berminat dan setelah dilakukan tindakan pada siklus I dan Siklus II minat belajar siswa naik menjadi kategori Berminat . Pemahaman konsep siswa sebelum dilakukan tindakan masih tergolong rendah, setelah dilakukan tindakan pada siklus I nilai daya serap klasikal siswa menjadi mengalami peningkatan. Penilitian ini berhasil meningkatkan minat belajar dan pemahaman konsep fisika siswa kelas X. Hasil respon siswa terhadap pembelajaran pada siklus I dan II siswa merasa senang dengan diterapkannya pendekatan kontekstual berbantuan media pembelajaran.
ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN RASIO PROFITABILITAS PADA PT. INDOFOOD SUKSES MAKMUR TBK. YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA (BEI)
Authors: Marhaeni Marhaeni , Alam Syamsu , Hanafi Muh. Alam Nasyrah
Published: January 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kinerja keuangan dengan menggunakan rasio profitabilitas pada PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI). Metode analisis dalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan rasio profitabilitas yaitu Gross Profit Margin, Net Profit Margin, Return On Asset dan Return On Equity.Berdasarkan hasil Gross Profit Margin (GPM) yang diperoleh PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) mengalami nilai fluktuasi (naik turun) dari tahun 2016-2019. Berdasarkan Net Profit Margin (NPM) yang diperoleh PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) yang mengalami nilai fluktuasi (naik turun) dari tahun 2016-2019. Berdasarkan Return On Assets (ROA) yang diperoleh PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) yang mengalami nilai fluktuasi (naik turun) dari tahun 2016-2019. Berdasarkan nilai Return On Equity yang diperoleh PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) yang mengalami penurunan dari tahun 2016-2018, namun pada tahun 2019 kembali naik sebesar 10,9%
PENGUKURAN KINERJA KEUANGAN PT. ULTRA JAYA MILK INDUSTRY TBK. DENGAN PENDEKATAN ECONOMIC VALUE ADDED (EVA)
Authors: Nur Sri Wahyuni
Published: January 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kinerja keuangan PT. Ultra Jaya Milk Industry Tbk bila di ukur dengan pendekatan Economic Value Added (EVA). Jenis penelitian ini yaitu penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif dengan menganalisis data sekunder yaitu laporan keuangan perusahaan Tahun 2017 sampai dengan 2019. Dari hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa kinerja keuangan PT. Ultra Jaya Milk Industry Tbk pada tahun 2017 sampai tahun 2019 dalam keadaan baik karena nilai EVA yang diperoleh lebih besar dari nol (EVA>0) sehingga terjadiproses nilai tambah ekonomis (NITAMI) bagi perusahaan, karena laba yang tersedia bias memenuhi harapan stakeholder khususnya Investor.
Collaborative Writing Activity Using Google Docs: Non-English Major Students Perspectives and Difficulties
Authors: Hairuddin Nurul Hidjrah
Published: January 2021

One of the most challenging skills for non-English major students is writing an essay since they have to pay attention to the language structure and must be able to transfer their thoughts and ideas into the target language. In regard to solving this problem, regular change and development are needed in teaching English writing. One of the methods that increased to be used is collaborative writing using Google Docs. This study aims to investigate the non-English major students’ perspectives and difficulties in collaborative writing through Google Docs. This study examined 22 students from a state polytechnic in Makassar who have involved in collaborative writing activity through Google Docs. A convergent parallel design was applied in this study, where the data collected by using a questionnaire which consists of closed- open-ended questions and interview. The closed-ended questions data were analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistic with SPSS. Further, the collected data from the open-ended questions and the interview was analyzed qualitatively using a narrative method. The results show that the students have positive perspectives on collaborative writing activity through Google Docs and did not encounter many difficulties when they were involved in this activity.
NEW PARADIGM IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS – THE ROLE OF THE LATEST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
Authors: Minovski Zoran , Malchev Bojan , Tocev Todor
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this paper is to identify the impact and benefits of the latest information technologies on Accounting Information Systems (AIS). Taking into account the numerous papers related to new technologies and their application in the accounting profession within Industry 4.0, and conducted survey about perception of practitioners in Republic of North Macedonia, this paper summarizes the characteristics and key benefits of some of the new technologies for the functioning of AIS in the digital age. First of all, the evolution of AIS is elaborated, based on theoretical and empirical analysis of the accounting process from the appearance of the first AIS up to nowadays’ services and techniques available for supporting the accounting function. The first technology to be elaborated is Big Data and its potential to change the business landscape, especially in the field of automating operation processes, customer engagements, and predictive decision-making process. Secondly, the Blockchain Technology as an example of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), which adoption brings new possibilities in eliminating or redefining the role of entities external to the company. Cloud Computing i.e. Cloud Accounting is the third technology which is elaborated in this paper through the services it offers on the cloud, especially the way AIS process, store and backup the sensitive and confidential data. Last but not least, Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that could change the professional services, the need, and opportunities that are provided for a solution to the current accounting issues. In summary, taking into account the relevant literature and the perception of the respondents-practitioners, increased use of these technologies is necessary because their application reduces costs; increases transparency and confidence in information; flexibility, i.e. no time and space restrictions on their use, etc., which is especially useful in the current state of Pandemic, caused by the virus COVID-19.
E-COMMERCE IMPACT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH
Authors: Parishev Aleksandar , Hristovski Goran , Jolakoski Petar , Stojkoski Viktor
Published: January 2021

Ever since the dawn of merchanting, traders have sought ways to ease the cost of transactions. The recent growth of information and communication technology provided a wide range of solutions for international and national transactions by introducing ecommerce. As a result of this development, e-commerce recently emerged as a dominant transaction activity with a significant impact on the national economies. In recent years the potential of e-commerce has been widely discussed, with a particular focus on its effects on greater economic welfare and prosperity. Yet, despite an abundance of studies that have been done on investigating the role of e-commerce in an economy, a thorough and detailed econometric examination on its impact is still an underexplored avenue. This paper attempts to bridge this gap by investigating the impact of volume of online transactions (e-commerce) and gross capital formation on economic growth, using panel data on 31 European countries covering a 16 years’ period. The empirical panel data model is estimated by employing the Generalized Method of Moments. The main findings from the study show that e-commerce and gross capital formation have positive and significant effects on GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity, with e-commerce having a weaker development-enhancing effect in comparison to gross capital formation. In addition, this paper proposes a fruitful discussion on how to provide balance between the growth of e-commerce, the focus on improving other aspects and generating optimal economic welfare and prosperity. Our paper ends with directions for future research.
El “audible silencio” durante el Franquismo: artículos científicos y técnicos publicados en revistas y lenguas extranjeras por investigadores del CSIC (1939-1964)
Authors: García Naharro Fernando
Published: January 2021

This paper examines the international scientific impact of researchers working in Spain under Franco ́s dictatorship. Working with the memoires of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and its Institutes on Applied Science, I recall the names and profiles of those researchers publishing in foreign scientific journals during the so-called “XXV Años de Paz” period. Moreover, with a selective exposition of arguments, I intend to provide a clear and consistent explanation of how scientific publications played an active role in supporting and shaping the Official rhetoric of scientific internationalization during Franco.
Detecting Similarities in Posts Using Vector Space and Matrix
Authors: Waliyyul Haq Al Fataa , Carinia Ema , Supian Sudradjat , Subiyanto Subiyanto
Published: January 2021

This study discusses the application of two linear algebraic materials, namely vector and matrix spaces. The application of the two materials is related to an article, the writing can be in the form of an article, book, and so on. The writings examined in this study use example sentences made by the author. Two materials of linear algebra, namely the vector space and the matrix are used to analyze whether there is a similarity between the writing made with other writing. As a result, vector space and matrix can be used to detect similarities in a text.
PENGARUH KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR PENDIDIKAN PANCASILA DAN KEWARGANEGARAAN SISWA SMA NEGERI 5 YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Kurnia Heri , Wahono Joko
Published: January 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of emotional intelligence on the learning achievement of Pancasila education and citizenship of students at SMA Negeri 5 Yogyakarta in the 2019/2020 academic year. This research is a quantitative descriptive study, the data collected is in the form of quantitative data (PPKn learning achievement or report cards) and data qualitative quantified (emotional intelligence), this research was conducted at SMA Negeri 5 Yogykarta in March 2020.

Number of samples in this study were 720 respondents, with details of class X having 8 classes, class XI there are 8 classes and class XII there are 8 classes, so there are a total of 24 classes. Of the 24 classes (from each class) a sample of 30 students was taken using simple random sampling technique. Data obtained from questionnaires are then processed by a simple regression analysis and coefficient of determination (R2).

For the data on emotional intelligence (X), the researchers took the data by distributing questionnaires, while the students' learning achievement scores for Pancasila and Citizenship Education (Y) were the final grades (report cards) in the even semester of the 2019/2020 school year.

The results showed: statistical analysis. produces a regression equation Y = 74.298 + 0.165 X, meaning that if the value of emotional intelligence (X) increases by 1 unit, the learning achievement value of PPKn (Y) will increase by 0.165 units with a constant value of 74,298. Hypothesis testing shows that the independent variable emotional intelligence is proven to significantly affect the dependent learning achievement of PPKn. The coefficient of determination (R2) obtained was 0.59 (5.9%), meaning that the variable has an influence emotional intelligence contributes 5.9% to the achievement variable learn PPKn and 94.1% are influenced by other factors outside emotional intelligence variable.
Differentials and determinants of neonatal mortality in Pakistan: A cross sectional analysis (PDHS 2017-18)
Authors: Asifa Kamal  , Abeera Shakeel  , Admin
Published: January 2021

Abstract

Objective: To investigate differentials and determinants of neonatal mortality in Pakistan.

Methods: Study design was cross sectional. Data from Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS 2017-18) was used. Data collection period for PDHS 2017-18 was from 22 November 2017 to 30 April 2018. Neonatal mortality rates (NMRs) were computed to observe the differentials in NMR for various categories of socio-demographic factors. Cox proportional hazard model was fitted to identify significant factors affecting neonatal mortality.

Results: Hazard of neonatal mortality had significantly decreased as household size increased (HR 0.41 and HR 0.36). Household with improved toilet facility had significantly lower chances (HR 0.57) of neonatal death as compared to that with unimproved toilet facility. Significantly elevated risk (HR 5.56) of neonate death was observed in case of multiple births. Children had better chances (HR 0.32; HR 0.34) of surviving in neonatal period as duration of birth spacing increased (24-35 months; 36 or more months).

Conclusion: Household size, improved toilet facilities, multiple births and preceding birth intervals were found to have significant effect on neonatal mortality. Significant protective factors of neonate deaths were large household size, improved toilet facilities, singleton births and long birth interval.

Keywords: PDHS 2017-18, Neonatal Mortality Rate, Cox Proportional Hazard Model
Analytical Study of Nonlinear Vibrations of the Tympanic Membrane by Homotopy Perturbation Method
Authors: Rahmani Masoud , Moslemi Petrudi Amin , Cristian Scurtu Ionut
Published: January 2021

Nonlinear vibration problems are generally of great importance in physics, mechanical structures, and other engineering research. This type of equation is very difficult and time-consuming. Researchers, therefore, focus on analytical and numerical methods; In this paper, using the new Newton-Harmonic Balance analytical method, which includes a combination of Newton methods and the harmonic balance method, the common Homotopy Perturbation method is used to solve the nonlinear equation of human tympanic membrane vibration and are compared and validated.
ANALYSIS OF KEY FACTOR RATING TECHNIQUE ON PERFORMANCE OF INSURANCE COMPANIES IN KENYA: A CASE OF KENYA ORIENT INSURANCE LIMITED, KENYA
Authors: Kitsao Brian Hamisi , Mandere Evans Nyamboga
Published: January 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of strategy evaluation techniques on the performance of insurance companies in Kenya. The study was guided by four research objectives namely; to analyze the influence of 360 degree evaluation technique influence the performance of insurance companies in Kenya, To analyze influence of Key Factor Rating influence the performance of insurance firms in Kenya; To analyze effect of Balanced Score Card on the performance of insurance companies in Kenya and to analyze the influence of  self-evaluation technique have a significant influence on performance of insurance companies in Kenya.

Methodology: A mixed methodology was used as both quantitative and qualitative data was used. The researcher used descriptive design as most of the research questions sought to find out how and what exists regarding elements or conditions in a circumstance. A questionnaire was used as a data collection instrument. The main study population was limited to Kenya Orient Insurance Limited.. Descriptive statistics was used to describe the data using as frequency tables, measures of central tendency and percentages. A target population of 154 employees was therefore used. In order to find out answers to the research questions, a questionnaire was applied as the data collection instrument. Analysis was done by aid SPSS (version 22.0). Data analysis presentation was in form of tables.

Findings: Correlation coefficient (r) was used in the study and the results showed that there was a positive correlation between the independent variables and performance of insurance company. The study also adopted regression analysis the results of analysis showed an adjusted R square of 0.684 hence proving that the four variables used in the study accounted to 68.4% of performance of insurance companies. The findings of this study provides a policy framework to be adopted by KOIL and other related organization on how to structure their strategy evaluation techniques to maximize their business potentials Insurance companies can adopt the findings in this study so as to make use of the strategy evaluation techniques that have a significant positive influence of the performance of insurance companies.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends for consideration of strategy evaluation techniques that greatly impact the organizational performance, depending on the organizational internal and external circumstances as explained in contingency theory.