bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quality of sleep and depression in family caregivers of patients receiving palliative care
Authors: Cengiz Türkan , Cubukcu Mahcube , Şimşek Yurt Nur , Müderrisoğlu Seçil , Şahin Bekir
Published: March 2024

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the depression symptoms and quality of sleep of palliative care patients’ family caregivers.
Methods: A total of 120 patients were hospitalized at the palliative care center and primary caregivers were included. Depression symptoms of caregivers was assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and quality of sleep with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
Results: The mean age of 120 caregivers included in the study was 47.2±12.8 years. The mean BDI score was 10.4±7.2, and the mean PSQI score was 4.6±2.9. Significantly higher rates of depression symptoms were observed in singles than in married people (p=0.037). The healthy sleep rate of the patients whose caregiving period was 6-10 years was significantly lower (p=0.018). While 78.5% of those who received support from their families had a healthy sleep, this rate was 52.4% in those who did not receive support from their families (p=0.034). A significant difference was found between PSQI and BDI categories (p=0.004). People with moderate depressive symptoms were more likely to have poor sleep quality and long-term sleep disorders.
Conclusions: Family caregivers of patients receiving palliative care are at risk for poor sleep quality and depression symptoms. We think that the evaluation of these people in terms of the presence of depression symptoms and poor sleep quality may provide early intervention to alleviate the symptoms.
Effect of variables of sociodemographic on disease management skills on individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes receiving insulin therapy
Authors: Düzgün Gönül , Polat Gökşen , Ünsal Avdal Elif , Sofulu Funda
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Self-care and self-management skills are at the forefront of disease management skills in individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. An individual with diabetes who defines his/her self-care well will have increased his/her disease management skills as well as self-management skills to the desired level. The aim of this study is to evaluate the self-management skills of individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes receiving insulin therapy according to their sociodemographic characteristics.
Method: The research is a prospective analytical study. Within the scope of the study, 913 individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who applied to the diabetes polyclinic of a university hospital in Izmir in a month were included. The researchers collected the data through face-to-face interviews into Diabetes Patient Diagnosis Form and Diabetes Self-Management Skill Form.
Results: In study 99.8% of the patients received diabetes education at least once and 60.8% of the individuals had never experienced hypoglycemia. When the diabetes self-management skills and self-insulin making skills of individuals with diabetes are examined; A statistically significant difference was found between the diagnostic variable categories in the sub-dimensions of medical nutrition therapy, exercise and treatment management, awareness of chronic complications, and diabetic outpatient care behaviors. It was determined that there was a significant difference between the education styles of individuals with diabetes, the frequency of blood sugar control and the frequency of hypoglycemia, and the sub-dimensions of diabetes self-management skills and the ability to make insulin on their own (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Diabetes education given to individuals with diabetes contributes to their development of self-management skills. Multiple factors can affect individuals' self-management skills. As the number of educations, type of education, treatment methods, and education level of individuals with diabetes increase, their self-management skills and self-insulin making skills increase. If type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients can be followed closely and their training needs, diversity and application methods can be corrected, disease management will improve. Complications that may develop due to insulin application errors can be prevented.
SU-ISU BERKAITAN EKONOMI GIG DI JEPUN: ANALISIS LAPORAN AKHBAR
Authors: Omar Siti Aminah , Paidi Rohayati , Furuoka Fumitaka
Published: March 2024

The global COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the media landscape in Japan, as news coverage that previously focused on the preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has shifted towards pandemic-related issues. Increased news reports on current pandemic-related issues, including those related to gig economy workers, have emerged. Social restrictions and the rise in online activities have driven the growth of the gig economy in Japan, which was initially needed to address the imbalance in talent supply and demand, along with a declining young population. However, a lack of legal oversight has led to various issues, ultimately resulting in the formation of labor unions demanding job justice for gig workers. Previous studies have been conducted on gig workers, such as labor injustices and proposals for regulating labor standards like collective bargaining, but there is still a lack of research exploring media reporting on the gig economy in Japan. Therefore, this study aims to identify current issues related to the gig economy in Japan, focusing on online food delivery platform workers through media coverage analysis. Data was collected from the online news archive of Asahi Shimbun from February 2021 to December 2022 using the search terms "gig economy" and "uber eats." The research findings were obtained through content analysis conducted with the assistance of Leximancer software. It was found that Asahi Shimbun's news reporting on the gig economy during the COVID-19 pandemic tended to be more negative in sentiment than positive. Negative sentiment emerged due to prominent reports of dissatisfaction among gig workers with the Uber Eats Japan food delivery service company, primarily stemming from changes in the delivery compensation system. This study is expected to contribute to the understanding of gig economy issues as portrayed in the media, serving as a guide for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and labor unions to improve the quality of gig work in Japan and globally.
NEGATIVE BODY IMAGE TRIGGERS ADOLESCENTS TO EXPERIENCE AN EATING DISORDER
Authors: Nadhirah Nadia Aulia , Kusnadi Ghaida Az-zahra , Supriatna Mamat , Suryana Dodi , Fahriza Irfan
Published: March 2024

Remaja yang merasa tidak puas dengan penampilan dirinya, dapat mengalami eating disorder. Hal ini diakibatkan oleh konsep body image seseorang yang buruk (persepsi negatif) dan ketidakpuasan terhadap tubuh yang dimiliki sehingga dapat menimbulkan dorongan untuk menjadi lebih kurus. Adapun empat faktor penyebab gangguan makan anorexia nervosa dan bulimia nervosa yaitu faktor sosio-kultural, faktor psikologis, faktor keluarga, dan faktor biologis. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu studi literatur dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian terdahulu menunjukan bahwa adanya kesesuaian dengan pernyataan bahwa body image merupakan sikap yang dimiliki individu terhadap tubuhnya, berupa penilaian positif dan negatif, juga didukung oleh hasil penelitian â€“ penelitian terdahulu yang menjelaskan bahwa adanya hubungan antara body image negatif dengan eating disorders. Hal ini berkolerasi dengan hasil penelitian yang menjelaskan bahwa 26,1% body image berpengaruh terhadap kecenderungan seseorang memiliki eating disorder.
Profil Kesadaran Karier SIswa SD
Authors: Irmayanti Rima
Published: March 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan tingkat kesadaran karier pada siswa Sekolah Dasar kelas 4,5, dan 6. Kesadaran karier (career awareness) merupakan kematangan karier yang perlu dicapai oleh individu dan perlu diberikan pada awal tahun individu di sekolah, yaitu pada tingkat pendidikan dasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitaif dengan metode survey. Jumlah sampel penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik slovin. Penentuan sampel penelitian dilakukan dengan cara random sampling.. pengambilan data dilakukan dengan cara menyebarkan angket kepada 189 siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar siswa pada kelas IV, V, dan VI berada pada kategori tinggi. hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa para siswa di kelas atas telah memiliki kesadaran karier.
The Vibrating Drum - developing a practice for the modern percussionist
Authors: Ingar Zach
Published: March 2024

Over the last 60 years, contemporary percussionists have been investigating the potential of their instruments beyond established classical techniques, making use of a variety of preparations and techniques, additional electronic amplification and manipulation, and alternative setups. In my artistic research project The Vibrating Drum, I apply my background as a percussionist working in various experimental disciplines towards a consideration of how the vibrating speaker (the transducer) can be used to produce sustained sounds. Over the course of my project, I have assembled a haptic system comprising vibrating speakers in contact with the drum skin, small amplifiers, and iPads, that allows me to create and develop new artistic works for percussion. My methodology entails giving a series of solo concerts, where I present different versions of the setup and material from my ongoing research. I have also introduced my material in collaborative projects and explored how vibrating material interacts with specific acoustic spaces. To produce my formal artistic results, I edited and structured the recorded material, which resulted in two solo albums, a video installation, and a final concert. The aim of this research is to broaden my own practice and to offer a tool for modern percussionists, composers, educators, and others for whom my research and approach would be relevant in the future.
Emotion Recognition using a 4-layer Network
Authors: Goyal Deepanshu , Wahale Manish , Agarwal Sahil , Srivastava Gargi
Published: March 2024

The emotional intelligence has emerged as an important area of research in artificial intelligence covering wide range of real-life domains. A significant contribution has also been made to bring new insights in the field of emotional intelligence and intelligent software agents. Learning agents and educational activities are very attractive for incorporation of emotional aspects in artificial intelligence. Emotions have an important role in intelligent behaviour and influence the human decision-making process. An overview of the state-of-the-art in emotional intelligence research with emphasis on emotional agents has been given covering the area like Emotion detection, Emotional agents, Text emotion detection, Modelling artificial agent’s environments, Emotional intelligence and different forms of learning, Emotional agents in robotics, Emotional intelligence in decision support processes, Emotional intelligence in interactive environments, Emotional intelligence in classification and search, Emotion models. Taking the first step, the following review discuss about our work on emotion detection.
Polyploidisation effect on trichome density in interspecific hybrids of Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. × Pennisetum purpureum (K.) Schum
Authors: Kaur Arshpreet , Kapoor Rahul , Kalia Anu
Published: March 2024

This study is aimed at testing the efficiency of colchicine on inducing
polyploidy in Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. ? P. purpureum (K.) Schum (BNH)
and to investigate the effect of polyploidy on trichome density. Root
cuttings of 4 hybrids and two check varieties were treated with different
concentrations of colchicine (0, 0.05%, 0.1% and 0.2%) for different time
durations (12 and 24 hrs). The ploidy level of plants was confirmed by
cytogenetic studies using conventional protocol. Colchicine concentration of
0.1% for 24 hrs was found to induce polyploidy in PBN 233. Trichome density
was investigated using Scanning Electron Microscopy at 100X. During the
study, it was found that the trichome density decreases with increase in
ploidy level.
Study of genetic diversity and search for anthracnose resistance alleles in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes cultivated in Azerbaijan
Authors: Babayeva Sevda , Hasanova Turana , Asadova Almas , Mammadova Afat , Izzatullayeva Vusala , Nasibova Jale , Manafova Parvana , Hajiyev Elchin , Abbasov Mehraj
Published: March 2024

Common bean has become very popular and widespread among the population since
its introduction to Azerbaijan in the second half of the 18th century. The
paper represents for the first time the genetic diversity and anthracnose
resistance of 37 common bean accessions cultivated in Azerbaijan. ISSR
marker characterization in the present study revealed a total of 47 bands,
with 33.6% of average polymorphism. The polymorphism information content
(PIC) and genetic diversity index (GDI) for each primer were in the range of
0.25-0.48 (mean 0.35) and 0.45-0.73 (mean 0.59), respectively, indicating a
moderate level of genetic diversity in the current collection. UNJ tree
showed that the common bean accessions tended to cluster according to the
local and introduced gene pools, indicating the same original sources of
these accessions, which is also supported by PCo analysis. Screening with
linked SCAR markers revealed the existence of common bean genotypes with
single or multiple Co resistance alleles. Among studied genes Co-4 locus and
its alleles were found in all samples, followed by Co-6 (40.5%) and Co-34
(16%). Three genotypes had all studies resistance loci, while 12 had Co-4
and Co-6, and 3 had Co-4 and Co-34. The results could provide valuable
information for future common bean breeding activities and conservation. The
use of genotypes with two or more resistance genes as donor parents can
accelerate the development of new common bean cultivars with durable
resistance to anthracnose.
Pedigree information shared in apple allergens transcriptional activity
Authors: Kyseľ Matús , Urbanová Lucia , Bilcíková Jana , Ziarovská Jana
Published: March 2024

Apples are popular fruit worldwide thanks to their many tastes and a
nutritional value. On the other side, they share the allergenic epitopes of
Mal d 1 allergen that is relevant in food allegies. Sharing the genetic
information of the origin accelerated the crossbreeding of world-class
genotype in terms of the genetic resource of different apple species such as
McIntosh, Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith or Cox?s Orange Pippin.
Among different characteristics, identification of genotypes with risk and
perspective allergen potential should be focused on, in order to avoid apple
disqualification in increasing food allergy. Here, based on own Mal d 1 gene
expression analysis, 75 from 98 analysed varieties were directly linked to
the common pedigree by 10 selected founding apple varieties - Golden
Delicious, Jonathan, Clivia, Prima, Lord Lambourne, Rub?n, Vanda, Cox?s
Orange Pippin, Championa and Topas. In selected founding apple varieties we
focus on genotypes from 2nd intergeneration (1870-95) to 5th intergeneration
(2005-15). Expression data for of Mal d 1 recognized correlation between
isoforms Mal d 1.02, Mal d 1.08 and selected founding apple varieties.
Utilizing genetic variability parameters of garden pea (Pisum sativum L.) germplasm for yield and quality traits
Authors: Kaur Hardeep , Dhall Rajinder , Sharma Priti
Published: March 2024

In present study, 159 diverse pea genotypes were evaluated at Vegetable
Research Farm, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India to
study genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance involving 14
morphological traits. The analysis of variance showed significant
differences among genotypes for all the traits under study except node at
which 1st pod appears. On the basis of mean performance, the maximum yield
was observed in PB-90 which was followed by PB-89 and 2009/PMVAR-6. Highest
coefficient of variation was observed for number of seeds/pod and highest
genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variation were recorded for number
of pods/plant followed by plant height and total yield/plant. Very high
heritability estimates were observed for plant height (99.89) followed by
total yield/plant (99.71) and days to 1st picking (99.43) while genetic
advance as percent of mean was observed high for number of pods/plant
(65.35) followed by plant height (58.66) and total yield/plant (42.17). High
heritability along with high genetic advance was found for all traits under
study. High heritability estimates coupled with high genetic advance
reflects the presence of additive gene action for expression of these
traits.
Molecular species identification of Rockskipper (Pisces: Blenniidae) from Porok Beach (Yogyakarta, Indonesia) based on 16S rRNA and COI genes
Authors: Arisuryanti Tuty , Hutasuhut Ardan Putra , Koentjana Johan , Aji Katon , Priyono Dwi
Published: March 2024

Rockskipper belongs to the species-rich family of Blenniidae (Combtooth
blenny) and is known for its cryptic and species complexes presence.
Identifying cryptic species based solely on morphological features is
challenging due to their similar morphological characteristics. As a result,
molecular genetic techniques based on two partial mtDNA genes, COI and 16S
rRNA, were employed to identify fish accurately. This study aimed to
evaluate the effectiveness of COI and 16S rRNA gene for the identification
of Rockskipper fish and investigate the genetic relationship between species
of Rockskipper from Porok Beach. The result revealed that the thirteen
Rockskipper samples from Porok Beach that belong to six species (E.
vermiculatus, E. striatus, I. lineatus, I. dussumieri, I. edentulus, and B.
caudolineata) with more than 99% similarity. In contrast, the 16S analysis
identified five species. A Bayesian phylogenetic tree demonstrated that six
species of Rockskipper from Porok Beach are genetically distinct and
separated into two clusters. We also found that two samples (RS-9 and RS-10)
form a monophyletic group with B. caudolineata with maximum bootstrap (NJ
and ML: 100%) and posterior probability (1.00). We hypothesized that B.
caudolineata is a species complex with at least two lineages: one was
genetically closer to RS-8, and another was more closely related to RS-9 and
RS-10. Both the COI and 16S rRNA genes were found to be capable of
delineating species and revealing genetic variation among Rockskipper
samples in this study. However, our findings demonstrated that the COI gene
is a more accurate and reliable marker for identifying Rockskipper species
from Porok Beach, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Analysis of heterogeneous two server queueing system with multiple working vacations and server breakdowns
Authors: Karthick V. , Suvitha V.
Published: March 2024

The steady state analysis and the time-dependent behaviour of a heterogeneous
two-server multiple vacation queueing model is examined in this research
work. The model also takes into account the possibility of a breakdown
happening when server 1 is busy while server 2 is on working vacation and
both servers are busy, with the restoration procedure starting right away.
The stability condition is established through the use of matrix geometric
technique, and the steady-state probability vector of the system?s number of
customers has been evaluated as a quasi-birth and death (QBD) process. Some
system performance measures are obtained. Numerical analysis for both
steady-state and transient analysis are given to our proposed model.
Longitudinal Change in Serum Neurofilament Light Chain in Type 2 Diabetes and Early Diabetic Polyneuropathy: ADDITION-Denmark
Authors: L. Määttä Laura , T. Andersen Signe , Parkner Tina , V.B. Hviid Claus , Bjerg Lasse , A. Kural Mustafa , Charles Morten , Søndergaard Esben , Kuhle Jens , Tankisi Hatice , R. Witte Daniel , S. Jensen Troels
Published: March 2024

Objective To investigate the longitudinal development of neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels in type 2 diabetes with and without diabetic polyneuropathy (+/-DPN) and to explore the predictive potential of NfL as a biomarker for DPN. Research Design and Methods We performed retrospective longitudinal case-control analysis of data from 178 participants of the ADDITION-Denmark cohort of people with screen-detected type 2 diabetes. Biobank samples acquired at the ADDITION-Denmark 5- and 10-year follow-up were analyzed for serum NfL (s-NfL) using single-molecule array and the results were compared to established reference material to obtain NfL z-scores. DPN was diagnosed according to Toronto criteria for confirmed DPN at the 10-year follow-up. Results S-NfL increased over time in +DPN (N=39) and -DPN participants (N=139) at levels above normal age-induced s-NfL increase. Longitudinal s-NfL change was greater in +DPN than in -DPN participants (17.4% [95% CI 4.3; 32.2] or 0.31 SD [95% CI 0.03; 0.60] higher s-NfL or NfL z-score increase in +DPN compared to -DPN). S-NfL at 5-year follow-up was positively associated to nerve conduction studies at 10-year follow-up (p=0.02 to <0.001), but not to DPN risk. AUC’s for s-NfL were not inferior to AUC’s for the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument questionnaire score or vibration detection thresholds. Higher yearly s-NfL increase was associated to higher DPN risk (OR 1.36 [95% CI 1.08; 1.71] per 1 ng/L/year). Conclusions Our findings suggest that preceding s-NfL trajectories differ slightly between those with and without DPN and imply a possible biomarker value of s-NfL trajectories in DPN.
Effects of beam oscillation on porosity and microstructure of laser welded TC11 titanium alloy
Authors: Luo Can , Peng WeiPing , Zhang Chen
Published: March 2024

Oscillating beam was used for laser welding of TC11 titanium alloys. The porosity, microstructure, and mechanical properties of welds with different parameters were studied. It was found that increasing the oscillation frequency could effectively suppress porosity. When the oscillation amplitude was less than or equal to 1 mm, the laser power was about 3 kW, and the welding speed was less than 15 mm/s, porosity could be effectively suppressed. Both oscillation frequency and amplitude could increase the number of α′-phase. The oscillation frequency promoted the cross distribution of α′-phase and α″-phase in the columnar crystal. The oscillation amplitude promotes the uniform distribution of α′-phase in the columnar crystal. Increasing the oscillation frequency and the oscillation amplitude was beneficial to increase the tensile strength. In the case of low defect rates, the tensile strength of the weld could reach more than 90% of the base metal, and the maximum elongation was 7.5%.
Norsk med hud og hår: Internasjonal adopsjon i Norge
Authors: Lyså Ida Marie , Satish Kjersti Grinde
Published: March 2024

Based on life history interviews with ten international adoptees from Asia and South America, the following analysis explores how this group of young adults struggle to access “Norwegian-ness”. The adoptees have different life experiences, but their shared experiences of “looking different” is a recurring theme in the interviews. Theoretical perspectives of Norwegian-ness, skin as lived experience and public marker, and the postcolonial concept of othering, are used to explore the international adoptees’ (1) experiences of subtle and “positive” processes of othering, (2) explicit and negative experiences of racialization and racism, and (3) sense of a debt of gratitude vis-a-vis Norway’s position in a larger geopolitical context. Such aspects are discussed in relation to the inaccessibility of an “imagined Norwegian skin” to international adoptees who have lived their whole lives in Norwegian societies.
Hijaben: Kampen om frihet, kvinnefrigjøring og den muslimske kvinnens «beste»
Authors: Kalkman Kris , Ursin Marit
Published: March 2024

In this chapter, we explore how whiteness and Western cultural practices can contribute to Islamophobic actions and attitudes towards visibly practicing Muslim girls and women in contemporary Norway. We analyze an incident that took place in Oslo in 2021 in which a Muslim girl, Fatima, was challenged by a right-wing politician to prove that she wears a hijab of her own free will. In addition to postcolonial literature, we employ the following theories: whiteness theory, racialization, and Islamophobia. The analysis describes how different forms of power and oppression interact in relation to whiteness, gender, and colonial legacy. Furthermore, it reveals how Muslim girls and women are objectified, racialized, and sexualized as victims in the colonial discourse of the “white man’s burden”. The analysis also explores the ambiguities of the colonial emphasis on “freedom” and “liberation”, both within the colonial discourse and in the reaction and resistance of Fatima. The article argues that in societies where whiteness and Western cultural practices are dominant, there is a tendency to view other cultures and religions, such as Islam, as subordinate, foreign, or threatening, which can contribute to a negative perception of Muslims and lay the groundwork for Islamophobia.
PENGARUH MODEL DISCOVERY LEARNING DAN GAYA BELAJAR TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR IPA SISWA
Authors: I.G. Sutrisna  , A.A.I.A.R. Sudiatmika  , I.W. Suja
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan dan menjelaskan perbedaan hasil belajar antara siswa yang belajar dengan model discovery learning dan model direct instruction, perbedaan hasil belajar antara siswa yang memiliki gaya belajar konvergen dan siswa yang memiliki gaya belajar divergen, dan pengaruh interaksi model pembelajaran dan gaya belajar terhadap hasil belajar siswa. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu dengan rancangan pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VIII di SMP Nasional Denpasar pada tahun ajaran 2021/2022 yang terdari atas 7 kelas dengan sampel penelitian sebanyak 4 kelas. Instrumen penelitian berupa kuisioner gaya belajar dan tes hasil belajar yang diberikan kepada dua kelompok (eksperimen dan kontrol). Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan ANAKOVA dua jalur. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan dengan taraf signifikansi 5%, dan sebelum uji hipotesis dilakukan uji asumsi, yaitu uji normalitas, homogenitas, dan linearitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar antara siswa yang belajar dengan model discovery learning dan model direct instruction, terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar antara siswa yang memiliki gaya belajar konvergen dan divergen, serta tidak terdapat pengaruh interaksi model pembelajaran dan gaya belajar terhadap hasil belajar siswa.
Socio-Ecological Effect of Transition Landscape Dynamics from Agroforests to Monoculture Plantation in Upper Citarum Watershed
Authors: Nugraha Luthfan Meilana , Hakim Lukmanul , Abdoellah Oekan Soekotjo , Darmawan Arief , Winarno Bondan
Published: March 2024

Agroforests in many tropical countries have long been acknowledged as substantially necessary to contribute to biodiversity conservation and community livelihood. The importance of agroforest biodiversification is now overlooked and replaced by a simplified structure due to the impact of agricultural commercialization. Land use changes have occurred in the Upper Citarum Watershed over time, converting traditional agroforests into monoculture plantations at the expense of their socio-ecological function. This paper aimed to analyze land use change dynamics and the effect of biodiversity loss on the socio-economy aspect of the rural agricultural landscape in the Upper Citarum Watershed. We conducted a survey of 95 respondents of community farmers in the agricultural landscape in Sukapura and Resmi Tingal Village using questionnaire guidelines and direct interviews to gather information. There was a significant decrease in plant diversity in some plot agroforests, which, in the previous study, was dominant to be reduced even to local extinctions. The results also show that the farmer poverty index according to BPS criteria is 12.63% of respondents who are below the poverty line. Our results imply that preserving mixed-garden (talun) patches in a landscape dominated by cash-crop gardens is one of the strategies that could conserve landscape biodiversity and increasingly a sustainable livelihood.
Keywords: agriculture commercialization, agroforestry, land use change, poverty index, rural development
BRIDGING GAPS: ANALYZING FINTECH ADOPTION AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO OVERCOMING SOCIAL EXCLUSION IN THE INDONESIAN FINANCIAL LANDSCAPE
Authors: Utomo Muh Fadli Wahyu , Darwanto Darwanto
Published: March 2024

Financial Technology yang menjadi bagian dari revolusi teknologi di sektor keuangan memegang salah satu peran penting di sektor keuangan mikro dan makro. Investasi yang masif mendorong berkembangnya industri FinTech secara global. Sektor mobile money dan transfer tumbuh paling cepat sebesar 75% pada tahun 2019. Dengan jumlah pengguna sebanyak 203 juta dengan nilai transaksi mencapai US$ 99.1 miliar pada tahun 2022, menjadikan Indonesia menjadi salah satu episentrum perkembagan ekonomi digital. Namun tren positif ini masih belum memberikan dampak signifikan terhadap perekonomian Indonesia. Tingkat inklusi keuangan di Indonesia masih menjadi salah satu yang terendah dibandingkan negara lain di ASEAN. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi faktor penggunaan FinTech di Indonesia serta implikasinya terhadap inklusi keuangan. Analisis kuantitatif dengan metode SEM-PLS digunakan dalam menguji secara statistik 369 data responden. Hasil penelitian ini mengungkap keempat variabel laten (digital literacy, financial literacy, acceptance model dan use of technology) secara positif dan signifikan berpengaruh terhadap intention to use FinTech payment. Penggunaan secara berkelanjutan juga terbukti secara positif mendorong perilaku exploitative use dan explorative use oleh pengguna. Pada akhirnya, penggunaan FinTech payment dengan pola exploitative dan explorative terbukti secara statistik dapat meningkatkan inklusi keuagan di Indonesia.
Transparansi Pelayanan Publik pada Kelurahan Padang Bulan Selayang II Medan
Authors: Kacaribu Dio Chandra , Revida Erika
Published: March 2024

In the current era of reform, it demands changes and improvements to better public services. Implementation of Government Administration as stipulated in Law Number 30 of 2014 seeks to improve good governance and prevent the practice of Corruption, Collusion and Nepotism (CCN) which until now often occurs in various elements of government in Indonesia. Kelurahan is one of the smallest institutions in government that needs to improve the public service system, especially in the transparency of public services which are still full of problems to this day. The purpose of this study is to describe transparency in public services in the Padang Bulan Selayang II Medan Village and to find out the obstacles in its implementation. The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative which explains the phenomenon in depth through data collection. This study uses the theory presented by Kristianten (2006) with indicators of document availability and accessibility, clarity and completeness of information, process openness, and a regulatory framework that guarantees transparency. The results of the study show that Transparency in Public Services in the Padang Bulan Selayang II Medan Village is quite transparent, but of course transparency still needs to be increased.
Optimalisasi Penerapan Kebijakan QRIS Sebagai Alat Pembayaran NonTunai pada UMKM Kuliner di Pasar Lama Kota Tangerang
Authors: Yusuf Maulana , Cadith Juliannes
Published: March 2024

The aim of this research is that the researcher refers to 2 discussions, namely measuring effectiveness and strategy in optimizing QRIS policies, especially in Old Market, Tangerang City. The research method used in this research is a quantitative approach. The data analysis techniques used are 2 types, namely quantitative effectiveness and SWOT data analysis techniques. The Data Analysis Techniques for Measuring Effectiveness include Validity Test, Reliability Test, Normality Test, T Test, and Hypothesis Test. Meanwhile, the SWOT Data Analysis Test is IFAS and EFAS which are the characteristics of SWOT Data Analysis itself. The results of the research show that the effectiveness of the QRIS policy is effectiveness with an overall percentage gain of 71%, while data analysis calculations are used by researchers to optimize the QRIS policy in Pasar Lama Tangerang City, where the optimization is in the form of providing alternative strategies that can be used in optimizing the policy QRIS itself. Providing alternative strategies can be applied as recommendations from researchers to agencies related to QRIS or the Tangerang City Government which have been adjusted to the needs of implementing QRIS policies, so that this research not only assesses or measures in terms of effectiveness but can also provide alternative strategies from researchers to readers. . This research suggestion is intended as information for campus institutions, service institutions and readers as a strategic reference that can be used to strengthen the QRIS policy itself in Old Market Tangerang City.
Analisis Gaya Kepemimpinan Kepala Desa dalam Penyelesaian Konflik Perkebunan di Desa Air Buluh Kecamatan Ipuh Kabupaten Mukomuko
Authors: Cahyani Awalia Dwi , Rosidin Rosidin
Published: March 2024

This study discusses the leadership style of the village head in conflict resolution. Conflict over land use and ownership is an important point between the community and the company. The root of the conflict that occurred between the community and the company was due to the understanding between the two parties. Based on this, this study aims to find out how the Village Head's Leadership Style in Resolving Conflicts with Plantations in Air Buluh Village, Ipuh District, Mukomuko Regency. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive qualitative types. The research location is at the Air Buluh Village Office, Ipuh District, Mukomuko Regency. The research subjects were village heads and informants were village officials, community leaders, companies and the sheltered community. Data collection techniques using observation techniques, interviews and documentation. From the analysis that the author did, it can be concluded that the leadership style of the head of Air Buluh village in resolving conflicts between the community and plantations in Air Buluh Village, Ipuh District, Mukomuko Regency applies a Democratic leadership style. joint decision.
Spirit in Chinese culture and Western culture today
Authors: Albrow Martin , JIN Wei
Published: March 2024

This paper is based on the author’s speech at the 4th International Conference on ‘Marxism and Socialism in the 21st Century’, November 15-17, 2019 at Wuhan University.
Reforming Global Governance: Selected essentials from the 7th Global China Dialogue Forum
Authors: Giddens Anthony , Chugg Dan , YANG Xiaoguang , Albrow Martin , PENG Kaiping , Jacques Martin , ZHAO Kejin , Sachs Jeffrey , Butler Nick , Falkner Robert , HU Bin , Carr Madeline , Inkster Nigel , Shen Xiaobai , RONG Ke , van der Veer Peter , Roulleau-Berger Laurence , Herrmann-Pillath Carsten , Cao Qing , LI Chunling , Lowcock Mark , Ahmed Masood , Bradford Colin , ZHENG Lu
Published: March 2024

The 7th Global China Dialogue was organised by Global China Academy and ESRC Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science, Lancaster University, with support from Tsinghua University, China, for organising speakers from China, on the 10th December at the British Academy, London. Presented here are summaries of special addresses of Opening and Closing sessions and abstracts of panel speeches. Full speeches will be published in Reforming Global Governance: Proceedings of Global China Dialogue VII, eds., Martin Albrow, Xiangqun Chang and SHEN Haimei, London: Global Century Press, 2023.
Globalization era and China: concepts, contexts, problems and orientations
Authors: Albrow Martin , WANG Xin
Published: March 2024

As one of the initiators of the concept of ‘globalization’, Professor Martin Albrow, a British sociologist, further clarified, in an interview, the connotations, framework and future development of globalization, to provide a more accurate and refined concept for international communication and other studies. Professor Albrow corrected some misunderstandings of the concepts of globalization and anti-globalization in a diachronic and synchronic context, and on the premise of the theory on how to create a positive national image in international communication and how to spread the national image from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
THE EFFECT OF PROBLEM BASED LEARNING ON LEARNING OUTCOMES ON HUMAN SKELETAL SYSTEM MATERIALS IN GRADE VIII
Authors: Josephine Anggi Anggana , Manurung Binari
Published: March 2024

This research aims to know how the influence of problem-based learning models on student learning outcomes on the Human Skeletal System in grade VIII material of SMP N 14 Medan. This type of research is a quasi-experiment. The population in the study was all students of class VIII semester 1 of SMP Negeri 14 Medan consisting of 6 classes. The sample of this study was taken in two classes, namely VIII-1 as an experimental class of 30 people and class VIII-2 as a control class of 30 people determined by cluster random sampling. The instrument used is a learning outcomes test in the form of multiple choices consisting of 20 items. The hypothesis test used in this study is the t test. Based on the results of data analysis, the average score of the experimental class pretest was 49.0 and the average value of the control class pretest was 44.66 while the average score of the experimental class postest was 71.66 and the control class was 60.66. Based on the results of the t postes test, a calculation of > ttabel = 2,747 > 1,672 with α = 0.05 was obtained so that Ha was accepted and H0 was rejected. So it can be concluded that there is an effect of problem-based learning models on student learning outcomes on human skeletal system material in class VIII SMP N 14 Medan
Karakteristik Pasien Tumor Trofoblas Gestasional Risiko Rendah dengan Kemoresitensi terhadap Metotreksat yang Dirawat di RSUP Dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung Periode 2011−2015
Authors: Sinaga Ronald Jackson , Tobing Maringan D. L. , Harsono Ali Budi
Published: March 2024

AbstrakTujuan: Penelitian ini akan mendeskripsikan karakteristik pasien TTG risiko rendah yang resisten terhadap metotreksat di Rumah Sakit Hasan Sadikin Bandung selama periode 2011-2015.Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif retrospektif, berlokasi di Departemen Obstetri dan Ginekologi dan Instalasi Rekam Medis Rumah Sakit Hasan Sadikin Bandung dari bulan April sampai Mei 2017.Hasil: Selama periode penelitian didapatkan 46 kasus TTG risiko rendah yang resisten terhadap metotreksat. Jumlah kejadian terbanyak pada rentang usia 31-35 tahun (45,6%), 36,9% dengan paritas 2, 69,6% dengan gejala klinis perdarahan vagina abnormal, 91,3% dengan kehamilan sebelumnya mola hidatidosa, 52,5% kasus memiliki interval antara kehamilan dengan diagnosis TTG ≤ 4 bulan, 60,9% kasus kadar β-hCG awal > 100.000 mIU/ml. Sebanyak 28,3% kasus bermetastasis, 76,9% di paru-paru dan 23% di otak. Sebagian besar kasus TTG ditemukan pada stadium I (65,2%) pada tahap II, III dan IV adalah 10,9%, 15,2% dan 8,7%.Diskusi: Resistensi terhadap metotreksat pada kasus TTG risiko rendah kebanyakan terjadi pada pasien berusia 31-35 tahun, paritas 2, gejala klinis perdarahan vagina abnormal, kehamilan sebelumnya mola hidatidosa, interval antara kehamilan sebelumnya dengan saat didiagnosis TTG ≤4 bulan, β-hCG awal >100.000 mIU/ml, dan paling banyak ditemukan pada stadium I.Characteristic of Low Risk Gestational Thropoblastic Neoplasia Patien with Chemoresistance to Methotrexate at Dr.  Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung in 2011−2015Abstract Objecttive:  This research will describe the characteristics of patients with low risk GTN with chemoresistancy to methotrexate at Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung during the period 2011-2015.Method: This research was a descriptive retrospective study located at Obstetrics and Gynecology Department and Medical Record Installation of Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung from April to May 2017.Results: During research period that was 46 low risk GTN cases with chemoresistancy to methotrexate. Number of incident mostly in 31−35 years (45,6%), 36,9% with parity 2, 69,6% with clinical symptom of abnormal vaginal bleeding, 91,3% with previous pregnancy hydadityform mole, 52,5% had interval between pregnancy with GTN diagnose was ≤4 months, 60,9% with intial β-hCG >100.000 mIU/ml, 28,3% case metastasized, 76,9% in lung and 23% in brain. Most of the GTN cases found in stage I ( 65,2%), in stage II, III and IV was 10,9%, 15,2% and 8,7%. Discussion: Chemoresistancy to methotrexate in low risk GTN mostly occur in 31-35 years of age, parity 2, mostly clinical symptom of abnormal vaginal bleeding, hidatydiform mole previous pregnancy, interval between pregnancy was ≤ 4 months, intial β-hCG >100.000 mIU/ml, and mostly found in first stage.Key words: Low risk gestational thropoblastic neoplasiac, hemoresistant
Maternal Obesity Increases Risk for Adverse Maternal Outcome at RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang
Authors: Alkaf Syifa , Ilhami Optima Fitra , Azhar Mutiara Budi , Bernolian Nuswil , Melizah Ardesy
Published: March 2024

Objective: To find the relationship between level of obesity and adverse maternal outcomes in pregnant women Method: An observational analytic study with a cross sectional design with secondary data from medical record. Subjects were pregnant women who gave birth at RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in January 2015-December 2017. Samples were taken by purposive sampling technique. BMIs  were divided into 5 categories based on WHO criteria, normoweight, overweight, obese level I, II, and III. Underweight was excluded from the study.Result: Of 252 research subjects, 94 (37.3%) were subjects with normal BMI, 102 (40.5%) were overweight, 44 (17.5%) were obese level I, 6 (2.4%) were level II, and 6 (2.4%) were level III. The maternal outcome consisted of 135 cases (53.6%) of preeclampsia, 6 cases of gestational diabetes mellitus (2.4%), 41 cases of uterine inertia (16.3%), 56 cases of preterm labor (22.2%), assisted delivery 111 cases (44%), and healthcare associated infections (HAIs) 6 cases (2.4%). Further analysis showed that increased level of maternal obesity is related significantly with preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, uterine inertia, and assisted delivery.Conclusion: There are statistically significant association between obesity level and the incidence of preeclamsia, gestational diabetes, uterine inertia and assisted delivery.Obesitas Pada Wanita Hamil Meningkatkan Morbiditas Maternal Di RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin PalembangAbstrakTujuan: Untuk menemukan hubungan antara tingkat obesitas dengan luaran maternal pada wanita hamil. Metode: Studi analitik observasional dengan desain potong lintang menggunakan data sekunder rekam medis. Subjek adalah wanita hamil yang melahirkan di RSUP Dr.Mohammad Hoesin Palembang pada Januari 2015 - Desember 2017. Sampel diambil secara purposive sampling. Indeks massa tubuh (IMT) dibagi menjadi 5 sesuai kriteria WHO, yaitu normal, berat badan lebih, obesitas level I, II, dan III. Berat badan kurang diekslusi dari penelitian. Hasil: Subjek penelitian dari 252 orang, 94 (37.3%) subjek dengan IMT normal, 102 (40.5%) subjek berat badan berlebih,  44 (17.5%) obesitas level I,  6 (2.4%) obesitas level II, dan 6 (2.4%) obesitas level III. Luaran  maternal terdiri dari 135 kasus (53.6%) of preeklampsia, 6 kasus diabetes mellitus gestasional,  41 kasus inertia uteri  (16.3%), 56 kasus persalinan preterm (22.2%), 111 kasus (44%) persalinan pervaginam berbantu, dan infeksi luka 6 kasus (2.4%).  Analisis menunjukkan adanya tingkatan obesitas maternal berkaitan secara signifikan dengan kejadian preeklampsia, diabetes mellitus gestasional, inertia uteri, dan persalinan pervaginam berbantu. Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan antara tingkat obesitas pada ibu hamil dengan preeklampsia, diabetes mellitus gestasional, dan persalinan pervaginam berbantu. Kata kunci: Indeks Massa Tubuh, Obesitas, Luaran Maternal, Morbiditas.
Kanker Ovarium : “The Silent Killer”
Authors: Harsono Ali Budi
Published: March 2024

Tujuan artikel ini adalah untuk mereview sejarah dan implikasi kanker ovarium dengan bahasa metafora pembunuh diam-diam atau “Silent Killer” sehingga akan meningkatkan kesadaran tentang kanker ovarium. Pada abad kedua puluh, metafora pembunuh diam-diam sering dikaitkan dengan kata berbahaya yang menggambarkan kanker ovarium. Istilah "silent killer" sebetulnya sering digunakan untuk menggambarkan kanker lain dan juga diterapkan pada penyakit seperti hipertensi dan diabetes. Kanker ovarium sering disebut sebagai pembunuh diam-diam karena diyakini sebagian besar pasien didiagnosis pada stadium lanjut dan sering tidak ditemukan gejala yang jelas pada stadium awal
Comparison of Nifedipine and Isoxsuprine to Cervical Length in Threatened Preterm Labor
Authors: Pramadana Triyoga , Rachmawati Anita , Pusianawati Dini
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study aimed to determine differences in cervical length changes between administration of nifedipine and isoxsuprine. Method: Subjects of the study were pregnant women who meet the inclusion criteria (n=16). Treatments were given for 48 hours. Parameters measured was the cervical length before and after the administration of nifedipine and isoxsuprine. This study was conducted in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital from January until April 2020.Result: Less shortening of the cervical length after administration of tocolytic isoxsuprin for 48 hours compared with tocolytic nifedipine and statistically significant with p value of 0.0001 (p<0.05) using Paired T tests.Conclusion: Isoxsuprin is more effective to prevent shortening of the cervical length compared to nifedipine in cases of threatened preterm labor.Perbandingan Efek Nifedipine dan Isoxsuprine terhadap Panjang Serviks pada Persalinan Preterm TerancamAbstrakTujuan: Studi ini bertujuan untuk menelaah perbedaan perubahan panjang serviks antara pemberian nifedipine dan isoxsuprine.Metode: Studi ini adalah sebuah uji klinis acak dengan metode randomisasi buta ganda. Partisipan studi ini adalah wanita hamil yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi (n=16).  Pengobatan diberikan selama 48 jam. Parameter yang diukur adalah panjang serviks sebelum dan sesudah administrasi nifedipine dan isoxsuprine. Studi ini dilakukan di RSUP Dr. Hasan Sadikin pada Januari sampai April 2020. Hasil: Terdapat lebih sedikit pemendekan serviks pada pemberian isoxsuprine selama 48 jam dibandingkan dengan nifedipine (p=0.0001).Kesimpulan: Isoxsuprine lebih efektif untuk mencegah pemendekan serviks dibandingkan dengan nifedipine pada kasus persalinan preterm terancam. Kata kunci: Nifedipine, Isoxsuprine, Panjang serviks, Persalinan preterm terancam