bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Technical Feasibility of Integrating Primary Eye Care Into Primary Health Care Systems in Nigeria: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Aghaji Ada , Burchett Helen , Hameed Shaffa , Webster Jayne , Gilbert Clare
Published: August 2020

Background

Approximately 90% of the 253 million blind or visually impaired people worldwide live in low- and middle-income countries. Lack of access to eye care is why most people remain or become blind. The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO-AFRO) recently launched a primary eye care (PEC) package for sub-Saharan Africa—the WHO-AFRO PEC package—for integration into the health system at the primary health care (PHC) level. This has the potential to increase access to eye care, but feasibility studies are needed to determine the extent to which the health system has the capacity to deliver the package in PHC facilities.

Objective

Our objective is to assess the technical feasibility of integrating the WHO-AFRO PEC package in PHC facilities in Nigeria.

Methods

This study has several components, which include (1) a literature review of PEC in sub-Saharan Africa, (2) a Delphi exercise to reach consensus among experts regarding the technical complexity of the WHO-AFRO PEC package and the capacities needed to deliver it in PHC facilities, (3) development of PEC technical capacity assessment tools, and (4) data collection, including facility surveys and semistructured interviews with PHC staff and their supervisors and village health workers to determine the capacities available to deliver PEC in PHC facilities. Analysis will identify opportunities and the capacity gaps that need to be addressed to deliver PEC.

Results

Consensus was reached among experts regarding the technical complexity of the WHO-AFRO PEC package and the capacities needed to deliver it as part of PHC. Quantitative tools (ie, structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and observation checklists) and topic guides based on agreed-upon technical capacities have been developed and relevant stakeholders have been identified. Surveys in 48 PHC facilities and interviews with health professionals and supervisors have been undertaken. Capacity gaps are being analyzed.

Conclusions

This study will determine the capacity of PHC centers to deliver the WHO-AFRO PEC package as an integral part of the health system in Nigeria, with identification of capacity gaps. Although capacity assessments have to be context specific, the tools and findings will assist policy makers and health planners in Nigeria and similar settings, who are considering implementing the package, in making informed choices.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/17263
Using Wearable Devices to Monitor Physical Activity in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement: Protocol for a Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Lorenzoni Giulia , Azzolina Danila , Fraccaro Chiara , Di Liberti Alessandro , D'Onofrio Augusto , Cavalli Chiara , Fabris Tommaso , D'Amico Gianpiero , Cibin Giorgia , Nai Fovino Luca , Ocagli Honoria , Gerosa Gino , Tarantini Giuseppe , Gregori Dario
Published: August 2020

Background

In last few decades, several tools have been developed to measure physical function objectively; however, their use has not been well established in clinical practice.

Objective

This study aims to describe the preoperative physical function and to assess and compare 6-month postoperative changes in the physical function of patients undergoing treatment for aortic stenosis with either surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) or transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The study also aims to evaluate the feasibility of wearable devices in assessing physical function in such patients.

Methods

This is a prospective observational study. The enrollment will be conducted 1 month before patients’ SAVR/TAVR. Patients will be provided with the wearable device at baseline (activity tracker device, Garmin vívoactive 3). They will be trained in the use of the device, and they will be requested to wear it on the wrist of their preferred hand until 12 months after SAVR/TAVR. After baseline assessment, they will undergo 4 follow-up assessments at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after SAVR/TAVR. At baseline and each follow-up, they will undergo a set of standard and validated tests to assess physical function, health-related quality of life, and sleep quality.

Results

The ethics committee of Vicenza in Veneto Region in Italy approved the study (Protocol No. 943; January 4, 2019). As of October 2020, the enrollment of participants is ongoing.

Conclusions

The use of the wearable devices for real-time monitoring of physical activity of patients undergoing aortic valve replacement is a promising opportunity for improving the clinical management and consequently, the health outcomes of such patients.

Trial Registration

Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03843320; https://tinyurl.com/yyareu5y

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/20072
Electronic Health Records Implementation in Jordan: Perceptions of Healthcare Providers and Determinant Factors (Preprint)
Authors: Shudayfat Tamadur , Akyürek Çağdaş , Al-Shdayfat Noha , Alsaqqa Hatem
Published: August 2020

BACKGROUND

Acceptance of Electronic Health Record systems is considered an essential factor for an effective implementation among the Healthcare providers. In an attempt to understand the healthcare providers’ perceptions on the Electronic Health Record systems implementation and evaluate the factors influencing healthcare providers’ acceptance of Electronic Health Records, the current research examines the effects of individual (user) context factors, and organizational context factors, using Technology Acceptance Model.

OBJECTIVE

The current research examines the effects of individual (user) context factors, and organizational context factors, using Technology Acceptance Model.

METHODS

A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used, in which 319 healthcare providers from five public hospital participated in the present study. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire, which was based on the Technology Acceptance Model.

RESULTS

Jordanian healthcare providers demonstrated positive perceptions of the usefulness and ease of use of Electronic Health Record systems, and subsequently, they accepted the technology. The results indicated that they had a significant effect on the perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of Electronic Health Record, which in turn was related to positive attitudes towards Electronic Health Record systems as well as the intention to use them.

CONCLUSIONS

User attributes, organizational competency, management support and training and education are essential variables in predicting healthcare provider’s acceptance toward Electronic Health records. These findings should be considered by healthcare organizations administration to introduce effective system to other healthcare organizations.
Leveraging Digital Technology to Overcome Barriers in the Prosthetic and Orthotic Industry: Evaluation of its Applicability and Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Preprint)
Authors: Binedell Trevor , Subburaj Karupppasamy , Wong Yoko , Blessing Lucienne T M
Published: August 2020

BACKGROUND

The prosthetic and orthotic industry typically provides an artisan “hands-on” approach to the assessment and fitting of orthopedic devices. Despite growing interest in digital technology for prosthetic and orthotic service provision, little is known of the quantum of use and the extent to which the current pandemic has accelerated the adoption.

OBJECTIVE

This study’s aim is to assess the use of digital technology in prosthetics and orthotics, and whether its use can help overcome challenges posed by the current COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS

A web-based survey of working prosthetists, orthotists, and lower limb patients was conducted between June and July 2020 and divided into three sections: lower limb amputees, prosthetist and orthotist (P&O) currently using digital technologies in their practice, and P&O not using any digital technology. Input was sought from industry and academia experts for the development of the survey. Descriptive analyses were performed for both qualitative (open-ended questions) and quantitative data.

RESULTS

In total, 113 individuals responded to the web-based survey. There were 83 surveys included in the analysis (patients: n=13, 15%; prosthetists and orthotists: n=70, 85%). There were 30 surveys excluded because less than 10% of the questions were answered. Out of 70 P&Os, 31 (44%) used digital technologies. Three dimensional scanning and digital imaging were the leading technologies being used (27/31, 88%), primarily for footwear (18/31, 58%), ankle-foot orthoses, and transtibial and transfemoral sockets (14/31, 45%). Digital technology enables safer care during COVID-19 with 24 out of 31 (77%) respondents stating it improves patient outcomes. Singapore was significantly less certain that the industry's future is digital (P=.04). The use of virtual care was reported by the P&O to be beneficial for consultations, education, patient monitoring, or triaging purposes. However, the technology could not overcome inherent barriers such as the lack of details normally obtained during a physical assessment.

CONCLUSIONS

Digital technology is transforming health care. The current pandemic highlights its usefulness in providing safer care, but digital technology must be implemented thoughtfully and designed to address issues that are barriers to current adoption. Technology advancements using virtual platforms, digitalization methods, and improved connectivity will continue to change the future of health care delivery. The prosthetic and orthotic industry should keep an open mind and move toward creating the required infrastructure to support this digital transformation, even if the world returns to pre–COVID-19 days.
Representasi Penindasan Ganda dalam Novel Mirah Dari Banda; Perspektif Feminisme Poskolonial
Authors: Ilma Awla Akbar
Published: August 2020

This study specifically examines the multiple forms of oppression that is found in the novel Mirah dari Banda by postcolonial feminist perspective. The analysis showed that the novel talk about inferior position of women as a result of the dominance of Dutch and Japanese colonial system and patriarchal domination both colonial and indigenous men. With the two forms of oppression Thus, indigenous women suffer and the lowest level in a colonial situation. Associated with the time of publication, the 1980 novel Mirah dari Banda include nostalgia novel of oppression and the strug gle against colonialism. Thus at the same nostalgic attitude can be regarded as a reflection on the possibility of the presence of the double oppression of women today which synonymous with the era of capitalism (imperialism) and still rooted patriarchal ideology.Penelitian ini secara khusus mengkaji bentuk-bentuk penindasan ganda yang terdapat dalam novel Mirah dari Banda berdasarkan perspektif feminisme poskolonial. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa novel mewacanakan kedudukan inferior perempuan akibat dominasi sistem kolonialisme Belanda dan Jepang serta dominasi patriarki baik lelaki kolonial maupun pribumi. Melalui dua bentuk penindasan demikian, perempuan pribumi menderita dan berada di level terendah dalam situasi kolonial. Terkait dengan waktu penerbitannya, yakni tahun 1980 novel Mirah dari Banda termasuk novel nostalgia atas penindasan dan perjuangan melawan kolonialisme. Sikap nostalgia demikian sekaligus dapat dianggap sebagai refleksi atas kemungkinan hadirnya penindasan penindasan ganda terhadap perempuan saat ini yang identik dengan era kapitalisme (imperialisme) dan masih mengakarnya ideologi patriarki.
PRODUKSI, DISTRIBUSI, DAN KONTESTASI WACANA TRADISI DAN MODERNITAS DALAM CERPEN Leteh KARYA OKA RUSMINI
Authors: Jaya Akmal
Published: August 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan bagaimana wacana mengenai tradisi kebudayaan masyarakat Bali diproduksi, dipertentangkan dan kemudian menjadi wacana tandingan terhadap wacana modernitas dalam cerita pendek Leteh karya Oka Rusmini. Penelitian ini mengaplikasikan teori dan metode analisis wacana Foucault, dengan menampilkan formasi diskursif melalui ekslusi eksternal maupun internal. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa ada upaya-upaya memproduksi, mendistribusikan, kemudian memodifikasi wacana tradisi sebagai wacana tandingan terhadap modernitas.
ISU-ISU KRISIS DALAM NOVEL-NOVEL DYSTOPIAN SCIENCE FICTION AMERIKA
Authors: Muallim Muajiz
Published: August 2020

This paper focuses on issues and discourses about the crisis that existed in the dystopian science fiction (dystopian sf) novels. In this case, Hunger Games Trilogy (2008-2010), Maze Runner Trilogy (2009-2011), Divergent Trilogy (2011-2013) are the main object to see how far the text of dystopian sf novels address issues and discourses about the crisis within. Dystopian sf novels that are the counter-discourse of utopian sf novels has no longer present the utopian elements of the future, but, contrastly present the worst possibilities of the future. It appears that the dystopian sf writers present narratives about crisis, poverty, darkness, and pessimism in their novels. It even reads as a form of criticism and warning that the writers are trying to convey to the reader through fictional texts. In the end, the conditions of crisis seen in the text of these dystopian sf novels open its relationship with the world's history outside the text.Keywords: crisis, dystopian science fiction, America, history.
Efficacy and Safety of Expanded Hemodialysis with the Theranova 400 Dialyzer
Authors: Weiner Daniel E. , Falzon Luke , Skoufos Line , Bernardo Angelito , Beck Werner , Xiao Mengqi , Tran Ha
Published: August 2020

Background and objectives

Expanded hemodialysis therapy enabled by medium cut-off membranes may promote greater clearance of larger middle molecules that comprise putative uremic solutes than conventional high-flux dialysis. This randomized trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of hemodialysis treatment with a medium cut-off dialyzer.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

Clinically stable patients on maintenance hemodialysis were randomized to receive dialysis with either a medium cut-off dialyzer (Theranova 400) or a high-flux dialyzer (Elisio-17H) over 24 weeks of treatment. The primary safety end point was the predialysis serum albumin level after 24 weeks of treatment. The primary efficacy end point was the reduction ratio of free λ light chains at 24 weeks of treatment.

Results

Among 172 patients on maintenance hemodialysis, mean age was 59±13 years, 61% were men, 40% were Black, and mean dialysis vintage was 5±4 years. Of the 86 patients randomized to each dialyzer, 65 completed the trial in each group. The reduction ratio for the removal of free λ light chains was significantly higher in the Theranova 400 group compared with the Elisio-17H group after 4 weeks (39% versus 20%) and 24 weeks (33% versus 17%; both P<0.001). Among secondary end points, the Theranova 400 group demonstrated significantly larger reduction ratios at 4 and 24 weeks for complement factor D, free κ light chains, TNFα, and β2-microglobulin (P<0.001 for all), but not for IL-6. Predialysis serum albumin levels were similar between groups after 24 weeks (4 g/dl with the Theranova 400 and 4.1 g/dl with the Elisio-17H), consistent with noninferiority of the Theranova 400 dialyzer in maintaining predialysis serum albumin levels after 24 weeks of treatment.

Conclusions

Hemodialysis therapy with the Theranova 400 dialyzer provides superior removal of larger middle molecules, as exemplified by free λ light chains, compared with a similar size high-flux dialyzer, while maintaining serum albumin level.

Clinical Trial registry name and registration number

A Multi-Center, Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Open-Label, Parallel Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Theranova 400 Dialyzer in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Patients, NCT03257410.
Implementing a Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Hemodialysis Patients in Routine Clinical Care
Authors: Evans Jenna M. , Glazer Alysha , Lum Rebecca , Heale Esti , MacKinnon Marnie , Blake Peter G. , Walsh Michael
Published: August 2020

Background and objectives

The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised: Renal is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess physical and psychosocial symptom burden in patients treated with maintenance dialysis. Studies of patient-reported outcome measures suggest the need for deeper understanding of how to optimize their implementation and use. This study examines patient and provider perspectives of the implementation process and the influence of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised: Renal on symptom management, patient-provider communication, and interdisciplinary communication.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

Eight in-facility hemodialysis programs in Ontario, Canada, assessed patients using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised: Renal every 4–6 weeks for 1 year. Screening and completion rates were tracked, and pre- and postimplementation surveys and midimplementation interviews were conducted with patients and providers. A chart audit was conducted 12 months postimplementation.

Results

In total, 1459 patients completed the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised: Renal; 58% of eligible patients completed the preimplementation survey (n=718), and 56% of patients who completed the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised: Renal at least once completed the postimplementation survey (n=569). Provider survey response rates were 71% (n=514) and 54% (n=319), respectively. Nine patients/caregivers from three sites and 48 providers from all sites participated in interviews. A total of 1207 charts were audited. Seven of eight sites had mean screening rates over 80%, suggesting that routine use of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised: Renal in clinical practice is feasible. However, the multiple data sources painted an inconsistent picture of the value and effect of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised: Renal. The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised: Renal standardized symptom screening processes across providers and sites; improved patient and provider symptom awareness, particularly for psychosocial symptoms; and empowered patients to raise issues with providers. Yet, there was little, if any, statistically significant improvement in the metrics used to assess symptom management, patient-provider communication, and interdisciplinary communication.

Conclusions

The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised: Renal patient-reported outcome measure may be useful to standardize symptom screening, enhance awareness of psychosocial symptoms among patients and providers, and empower patients rather than to reduce symptom burden.
Investors’ Perception towards Service Quality of Dematerialized (DEMAT) Account in Nepal
Authors: Upadhyay Dr. Jitendra
Published: August 2020

Concept: Dematerialization is the process by which physical share certificates of an investor are converted to an equivalent number of securities in electronic format. The converted securities are owned traded and utilized like physical securities.Purpose: Purpose is to analyze the investors’ perception towards service quality of DEMAT account in Nepal.Methodology Used: Descriptive and analytical research designs have been used for the study. Primary data through the questionnaires has been collected using convenience-sampling technique for the study to know the awareness, opinions, feelings and perceptions on Nepali Depository System. Questionnaires have been developed in five point Likert Scale and Cronbach’s alpha test has been conducted to test the reliability of the data. Findings: Majority of respondents are satisfied with the different features of DEMAT account and responsiveness dimension of service provider is more attractive than other dimension.
Peran Gender dalam Keluarga Nelayan Tradisional dan Implikasinya pada Model Pemberdayaan Perempuan di Kawasan Pesisir Malang Selatan
Authors: Handajani Hany , Relawati Rahayu , Handayanto Eko
Published: August 2020

Peran Gender dalam Keluarga Nelayan Tradisional dan Implikasinya pada Model Pemberdayaan Perempuan di Kawasan Pesisir Malang Selatan1) Hany Handajani, 2) Rahayu Relawati, 3) Eko Handayanto1Jurusan Perikanan Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Jln. Raya Tlogomas no. 246, Malang 65144; 2Jurusan Agribisnis Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Jln. Raya Tlogomas no. 246, Malang 65144; 3Jurusan Manajemen Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Jln. Raya Tlogomas no. 246, Malang 65144; *Email : hannyhandajani.umm@gmail.comAbstract :Nelayan tradisional masih mempertahankan cara penangkapan ikan, bekerja tanpa inovasi teknologi, tanpa dukungan modal kuat, tanpa kelembagaan usaha yang mapan. Tujuan jangka panjang penelitian adalah terbinanya nelayan tradisional berdasarkan perspektif gender. Dalam jangka pendek perlu dirumuskan metode pembinaan perempuan khususnya dan keluarga nelayan tradisional pada umumnya setelah melalui serangkaian analisis gender. Penelitian dilakukan di pesisir Sendangbiru, Malang Selatan. Sempel keluarga nelayan tradisional ditentukan secara random. Data diambil melalui wawancara terstruktur, wawancara mendalam dan observasi partisipatif. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan dengan analisis gender metode Harvard. Keywords :nelayan tradisional, aktivitas melaut, aktivitas pasca tangkap ikan, pembinaan
Expert System to Identify Risk Factors of Toddler’s Nutrition Status with Case Based Reasoning
Authors: Musnaimah Meilisa , Alifatin Aini , Hayatin Nur
Published: August 2020

In 2012, Indonesia was the 5th most malnourished country in the world. This rank is affected by the population of Indonesia which ranked fourth in the world. Toddler malnutrition is a hot issue in Indonesia, and it is the basis of programs that supported by goverment to remedies these problems. The number of malnourished children in Indonesia is currently around 900 thousand people. The amount is 4.5 percent of the number of Indonesian children, which is 23 million people. For this reason it is important to predict the nutritional status of children so that preventive measures can be taken to reduce the number of malnutrition status in children in Indonesia. This study aims to apply the Modified K-Nearest Neighboar (M-KNN) method to identify risk factors for toddler nutritional status. The data used in this study is a combination of two types of data sources (primary and secondary data), where the data is obtained from posyandu in Malang. This study uses anthropometric assessment variables for weight and age. The steps taken include: data input, determination of the value of k, calculating the value of validity and the value of weight voting. Furthermore, to measure the performance of the proposed method, measurement is carried out by calculating the accuracy value of the predicted results. From the results of testing with variations in the value of k obtained an accuracy value of 75% using 295 nutritional status data of toddlers, with neighbors k which is the best value of k = 4.
Ocular Surface Disease in Sjögren's Syndrome: Management in a Scleral Lens Clinical Practice
Authors: Fadel Daddi , Barnett Melissa
Published: August 2020

Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic, autoimmune, systemic disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration and malfunction of the exocrine glands, primarily the lacrimal and salivary glands, resulting in predominant symptoms of dry eye and dry mouth. Sjögren’s syndrome is a highly prevalent condition and is one of the most common systemic, rheumatic, autoimmune diseases, affecting up to 1.4% of adults in the United States, second only to rheumatoid arthritis in its prevalence in North America. Primary Sjögren’s syndrome has shown to affect patients’ health-related quality-of-life due to dryness, chronic pain, depression, anxiety,physical and mental fatigue, and neuropsychiatric symptoms.

Scleral lenses (SLs) have shown to be significantly beneficial in relieving symptoms and improvingquality-of-life in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome and dry eye disease. SLs may be used concurrently with the other therapies including ocular lubricants, eyelid hygiene, punctal occlusion, topical prescription medications, and autologous serum.

This manuscript reviews the implication of Sjögren’s syndrome on the ocular surface and quality-of-life and describes how SLs, in combination with other treatments, may be beneficial.
Impact of weeds from field margins on adjacent agriculture land
Authors: Stefanic Edita , Antunovic Slavica , Kovacevic Vesna , Turalija Alka , Zima Dinko
Published: August 2020

A vegetation survey in northeastern Croatia explored the influence of intensive arable farming on the weed community in relation to the crop edge and adjacent field margin. A total of 141 vascular plants were recorded, and significant differences among the species appear in the field margins (134) as compared to the crop edges (109) and middle of the fields (49). Native plants predominated (83.7%), but among non-natives, the most abundant were Ambrosia artemisiifolia L., Abutilon theoprasti Med. and Veronica persica Poir., with the highest cover values inside the cropped areas, particularly during spring sowing of row crops. The most diverse (having significantly higher Evenness and Shannon?s diversity index) was the community from the field margin, followed by the weed community that developed on the crop edges. Three distribution patterns were observed: weeds typically limited to the crop area, weeds limited to the non-crop area and weeds with some ability to spread from the field margins. Major variations in species composition were identified according to sowing season and crop type. Wind dispersal annuals with light- and nitrogen-demands were associated with disturbed, tilled habitats, while perennials with higher requirements for moisture and other than a wind mode of dispersal, were associated with the field margins.
Extracellular xenogeneic hemoglobin suppresses the capacity for C2C12 myoblast myogenic differentiation
Authors: Stancic Ana , Drvenica Ivana , Bugarski Branko , Ilic Vesna , Bugarski Diana
Published: August 2020

Functional characteristics of satellite cells (SCs) that act as myogenesis initiators and have emerged as a promising target for cell therapy, are dependent on their microenvironment. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of cell-free hemoglobin, as a part of the microenvironment of SCs, on their functional characteristics. The C2C12 cell line served as the experimental model of SCs; hemoglobin isolated from porcine (PHb) and bovine (BHb) slaughterhouse blood served as the experimental model for extracellular hemoglobin. The proliferation rate of C2C12 cells was assessed by the MTT test, migration capacity by the scratch assay, and myogenic differentiation capacity by histochemical staining and RT-PCR analysis of the expression of genes specific for myogenic lineage. The effect of hemoglobin on the proliferation and migration of C2C12 cells was dependent on its concentration and the animal species it was isolated from, but the effect of BHb was more prominent. Both PHb and BHb decreased the expression levels of myogenin and muscle specific creatine kinase at a 10 ?M concentration. While PHb had no effect on the morphometric parameters of C2C12 myotubes, BHb modified the area and length of C2C12 myotubes cultivated in DMEM/2% horse serum and DMEM/10% fetal calf serum. While PHb and BHb had no effect on heme oxygenase 1 (Hmox1) expression, they stimulated the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (Hif1?) at a concentration of 10 ?M. The mainly inhibitory effect of cell-free hemoglobin on myogenic differentiation suggests that it could be a relevant factor in the outcome of cell therapy of muscle injury.
Introducing RPA in an Undergraduate AIS Course: Three RPA Exercises on Process Automations in Accounting
Authors: Keys BriAuna , Zhang Yibo (James)
Published: August 2020

This article presents three exercises that introduce the applications of robotic process automation (RPA) for accounting tasks. The objective of these exercises is to provide undergraduate accounting students with an introduction to RPA that provides hands-on practice during class time. The three exercises cover a wide range of RPA applications, including logging into an ERP system, extracting data from the internet, and entering information from Excel to PDF. We have developed three hands-on, step-by-step exercises using UiPath as the software of choice. We also provide guidance and Teaching Notes regarding how to implement the three exercises in an undergraduate accounting information systems (AIS) course.
Public Involvement & Engagement in the work of a data safe haven:
Authors: Jones Kerina , Heys Sharon , Thompson Rachel , Cross Lynsey , Ford David
Published: August 2020

Background: The SAIL Databank is a data safe haven established in 2007 at Swansea University (Wales). It was set up to create new opportunities for research using routinely-collected health and other public service datasets in linkable anonymised form. SAIL forms the bedrock of other Population Data Science initiatives made possible by the data and safe haven environment.

Aim: The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of public involvement and engagement in connection with the SAIL Databank and related Population Data Science initiatives.

Approach: We have a public involvement and engagement policy for SAIL in the context of Population Data Science. We established a Consumer Panel to provide advice on the work of SAIL and associated initiatives, including on proposed uses of SAIL data. We reviewed the topics discussed and provide examples of advice to researchers. We carried out a survey with members on their experiences of being on the Panel and their perceptions of the work of SAIL. We have a programme of wider public engagement and provide illustrations of this work.

Discussion: We summarise what this paper adds and some lessons learned. In the rapidly developing area of Population Data Science it is important that people feel welcome, that they are encouraged to ask questions and are provided with digestible information and adequate consideration time. Citizens have provided us with valuable anticipated and unanticipated opinions and novel viewpoints. We seek to take a pragmatic approach, prioritising the communication modes that allow maximum public input commensurate with the purpose of the activity.

Conclusion: This paper has set out our policy, rationale, scope and practical approaches to public involvement and engagement for SAIL and our related Population Data Science initiatives. Although there will be jurisdictional, cultural and organizational differences, we believe that the material covered in this paper will be of interest to other data focused enterprises across the world.
Improving Students’ Speaking Skill Through Drama at the Eighth Grade of SMPN 9 Palopo
Authors: Marwati  , Syamsudarni
Published: August 2020

This paper dealt with the effectiveness of drama techniques in enhancing student speech at SMPN 9 Palopo in 8th grade. The research was mainly sample. This investigation was carried out in two classes: experimental and control classes. Sixty students from VIII SMPN 9 Palopo graduates attended this research. The sample of research for the level of VIII 6 was 30 students as experimental classes, and the class of 8 / 1 was composed of 30 students. The method is voice check-in research. The students will be evaluated and assessed by this study. SPSS, 20, analyzed the data. Data were analyzed. The study results show that the use of dramatic materials can improve the skills of speakers. The calculation results show that the scores of students in the experimental class are better than the scores of students in the control class. Based on data analysis, a post-test average value of 10,5300 > 7,5700 is higher than the pre-test average. The average value in the control class is also more significant than the average preliminary value. Based on the analysis of the data, the lesson of speech using effective dramatic techniques at 9 Palopo can be concluded. It can be concluded. The results of the experimental classes can be shown that they are higher than the control class.
The Use of Snowball Throwing in Teaching Reading at The Second Year Students of SMPN 8 Palopo
Authors: Wahidin  , Yahya Amalia
Published: August 2020

This thesis uses snowball to improve student reading with the research question, "How to use snowball throwing in SMPN's second-year students. This research employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) with cycles: first cycle, second cycle. Each cycle consists of four steps: planning. Acting, observing, reflecting. Four meetings during the research cycle. Class VIII, three samples of this study, consisted of 20 students. The study result revealed that Cycle 2 was better than Cycle one scores. During the lesson, the students showed great enthusiasm. Cycle 2's mean score is 82,75, and the percentage of student activity observation The student reading mastery increases after Cycle 2. The appropriate way to teach reading using snowball throwing is: (1) giving students more motivation to build confidence and spirit to study hard and be active in learning. (2) Before starting the learning process, more explanation of the material and giving the game than allowing the students to say what they do not understand. (3) Giving reward/gift for appreciation, (4) grouping students into a small group of 5 students. (5) Narrative text glossaries (6) Observers and writers were observing student activities. (7) Testing students to know the students ' improvement in reading after Using Snowball Throwing Learning (focus on the narrative text)
Pharmacokinetics of danofloxacin following intramuscular administration of a single dose in koi (Cyprinus carpio)
Authors: Parker-Graham Christine A. , Siniard Wesley C. , Byrne Barbara A. , Knych Heather K. , Soto Esteban
Published: August 2020

OBJECTIVE

To determine the pharmacokinetics of danofloxacin following IM administration of a single dose (10 mg/kg) in koi (Cyprinus carpio).

ANIMALS

69 healthy adult koi housed in a 980-L flow-through-system tank.

PROCEDURES

3 fish were kept as untreated controls, and the remaining 66 fish were assigned to 11 treatment groups with 6 fish/group. Fish in the treatment groups were given a single dose of danofloxacin (10 mg/kg) IM in the left epaxial musculature. Fifteen, 30, and 45 minutes and 1, 4, 12, 24, 72, 96, 120, and 144 hours after administration of danofloxacin, fish in each treatment group were euthanized, and blood samples and samples of liver, spleen, gill, anterior kidney, posterior kidney, skin and muscle, and scales were collected. Plasma and tissue drug concentrations were determined by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry, and noncompartmental pharmacokinetic analyses were performed. Tissues from the untreated control fish and fish euthanized 144 hours after danofloxacin administration were examined histologically.

RESULTS

Maximum plasma concentration (mean, 8,315.7 ng/mL) was reached approximately 45 minutes after danofloxacin administration; plasma elimination half-life was 15 hours. Danofloxacin was detected in all examined tissues from all 6 fish euthanized 15 minutes after drug administration and was detected in some tissues from 3 of the 6 fish euthanized 144 hours after drug administration. For all tissues, results of histologic examination were unremarkable.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

IM administration of a single dose (10 mg/kg) of danofloxacin in koi resulted in rapid absorption, with maximum plasma concentration reached approximately 45 minutes after drug administration; the drug could still be detected in some tissues 144 hours after administration.
ANALISIS KASUS PENURUNAN PONDASI JARINGAN TRANSMISI 150KV KALIMANTAN TIMUR
Authors: Intan Ray Prosper , Sentosa Gregrorius Sandjaja
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACTElectricity is undeniably a primary need for all human beings in the world after water, land, and air. The more developed a country is, the higher the need for electricity will be. To keep up with the demands, power plants which are built, mostly in rural areas. The generated electricity is then delivered to consumers through transmission networks. A transmission network is needed to deliver the electricity from plants to consumers. Electricity generated by the power plants is channeled through electricity transmission, which is connected by using electric towers. The terrain of the construction of the electric transmission tower is very diverse; and the soil types upon which the towers are built greatly affect the stability of the tower’s foundation. The tower’s foundation should be able to withstand the weight of the transmission networks, so that towers stability should not interfere with electricity distributions process. This study aims to analyze the foundational decline that occurred in the transmission tower in East Kalimantan that was built on peat soil. ABSTRAKListrik tidak dapat dipungkiri sudah menjadi kebutuhan primer bagi seluruh umat manusia di dunia setelah air, tanah, dan udara. Semakin maju sebuah negara maka kebutuhan akan listrik negara tersebut akan semakin tinggi, oleh karena itu negara harus mampu untuk menyediakan kebutuhan listrik itu. Kebutuhan listrik tersebut dapat dipenuhi dengan membangun pembangkit-pembangkit listrik, pada umumnya pembangkit listrik dibangun di daerah pinggiran kota. Ketika pembangkit-pembangkit listrik tersebut yang telah dibangun dan telah menghasilkan listrik maka diperlukan jaringan transmisi listrik untuk menyalurkan listrik yang telah dihasilkan tersebut. Jaringan transmisi listrik tersebut melalui tower-tower listrik. Medan pembangunan tower tower transmisi listrik tersebut sangat beragam, kondisi alam, jenis tanah sangat mempengaruhi dalam pembangunan pondasi tower listrik. Pondasi listrik tersebut harus mampu untuk memikul beban yang akan dibebani pada pondasi dan tidak terjadi kegagalan agar tower transmisi tetap kokoh dan tidak menganggu proses penyaluran transmisi tersebut akibat pondasi yang tidak mampu memikul. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa penurunan yang akan terjadi pada pondasi tower transmisi yang telah dibangun di Kalimantan timur yang mempunyai kondisi tanah gambut dan mengalimi penurunan setelah pondasi selesai dibangun.Kata Kunci: listrik, kebuthan listrik, jaringan transmisi listrik, tower listrik, pondasi, tanah gambut
ANALISIS PENERAPAN SISTEM MANAJEMEN KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA PADA PEMBANGUNAN GEDUNG DAN PERUMAHAN
Authors: Steven Steven , Waty Mega
Published: August 2020

Indonesia as a developing country in the Asian region is a country that has a lot of development. Occupational safety and health management systems are part of an organization's management system that is used to develop and implement Occupational safety and health policies and manage risks. In this study, researchers will discuss the application of occupational safety and health management systems and supporting facilities for occupational safety and health management systems applied by construction companies to the construction of high rise buildings and housing developments. The method used to determine the successful implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Management System is to use quantitative methods and Univariate analysis. Later the results of the percentage calculation will be compared with Minister of Public Works Regulation No.9 / 2008 concerning Management and Work Safety Systems. Application of Occupational Safety and Health Management System in high rise buildings is 97% (Good), and for housing is 35% (less). The supporting facilities in the high rise building project are 88% (Good) and 40% (less) for housing.ABSTRAKIndonesia sebagai salah satu negara berkembang di kawasan Asia merupakan negara yang banyak melakukan pembangunan. Sistem manajemen keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja merupakan bagian dari sistem manajemen organisasi yang digunakan untuk mengembangkan dan menerapkan kebijakan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja dan mengelola risiko. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti akan membahas penerapan sistem manajemen keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja dan fasilitas pendukung sistem manajemen keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja yang diterapkan perusahaan konstruksi terhadap pembangunan gedung bertingkat dan pembangunan perumahan. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengetahui keberhasilan penerapan Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja adalah dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan analisis Univariat. Kemudian hasil perhitungan persentase tersebut akan dibandingkan dengan Peraturan Menteri PU No.9/2008 tentang Sistem Manajemen dan Keselamatan Kerja. Penerapan Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja pada gedung bertingkat didapat 97% (Baik), dan untuk perumahan didapat 35% (kurang). Fasilitas pendukung yang ada pada proyek gedung bertingkat didapat 88% (Baik) dan untuk perumahan didapat 40% (kurang).
ANALISIS TIANG PANCANG SEBAGAI DINDING PENAHAN TANAH DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PROGRAM METODE ELEMEN HINGGA
Authors: Cahyadinata Hans Wilsen , Makarim Chaidir Anwar
Published: August 2020

In recent years the number of  infrastructure construction in Indonesia is surging. Sometimes soil excavation and filling at the construction site needed to be done. Disturbtion of soil may cause soil instability at the site so in order to prevent it from collapsing constructing a retaining wall is one  possible solution like constructing a retaining wall from concrete piles on river flow area to replace the old soil retaining wall that broke down. Rainfall is simulated by staging the rise of both groundwater and river surface level. The concrete piles used have dimension of 400x400 mm and 0,8 m between each pile and topped of with capping beam 0,8 m wide and 0,5 m thick. Calculation is done by program for deflection and moment of pile with Mohr-Coulomb model. Deflection and moment of pile when groundwater level is at -6 meter is 2,376 cm and 115,40 kNm, then 4,245 cm and 199,95 kNm when groundwater level reaches ±0 meter. The results will then be compared  agaisnt maximum deflection and moment allowed for the pile. After analysis is done it is found that both deflection and moment experienced a greater jump in value when groundwater level is nearing top of pile. AbstrakBeberapa tahun belakangan banyak pembangunan yang berjalan di Indonesia. Namun terkadang kontur tanah pada lokasi pembangunan kurang sesuai dengan kebutuhan desain sehingga dilakukan penggalian atau pengurugan. Pengubahan kontur tanah dapat menyebabkan ketidakstabilan pada tanah di lokasi sehingga salah satu solusi untuk mencegah terjadinya longsor pada tanah adalah dengan membuat dinding penahan tanah. Salah satu hal yang menarik adalah pembangunan dinding penahan tanah dari tiang pancang beton di daerah aliran sungai untuk menggantikan dinding penahan tanah lama yang rusak. Perhitungan akan mensimulasikan terjadinya hujan sehingga terjadi peningkatan muka air tanah dan permukaan sungai secara bertahap. Tiang yang digunakan pada pemodelan memiliki ukuran 400x400 mm dengan jarak antar tiang 0,8 meter yang dihubungkan oleh capping beam selebar 0,8 meter dan tebal 0,5 meter. Perhitungan dilakukan dengan program untuk mencari defleksi dan momen pada tiang pada pemodelan Mohr-Coulomb. Defleksi dan momen yang terjadi pada tiang saat muka air tanah -6 meter sebesar 2,376 cm dan 115,40 kNm, kemudian saat ±0 meter sebesar 4,245 cm dan 199,95 kNm. Hasil defleksi dan momen kemudian dibandingkan terhadap syarat batas yang sudah ditentukan sebelumnya. Setelah analisis dilakukan ditemukan bahwa kenaikan defleksi dan momen paling besar terjadi pada tahap dimana air naik mendekati puncak tiang.
MODEL PILIHAN TRANSJAKARTA DENGAN PERBAIKAN WAKTU TEMPUH PENGGUNA JALAN GAJAH MADA DENGAN PENERAPAN ERP
Authors: Martini Rini , Najid Najid
Published: August 2020

Transjakarta is one of the public transportation facility provided by Indonesian government to decrease of the traffic in Jakarta, but when this government is planning to implement new traffic rules ERP (Electronic Road Pricing) or streed paid. In this study, will be discussed about the condition on jl. Gajah Mada, segment road is an access to the road towards the center of the shopping and office. To analyze the volume of vehicles will be used method of observation directly to obtain the volume, speed and traffic density. Direct observation is done by paying attention to private vehicles and heavy vehicles. With the observation data will get a graph of the relationship between speed and density that will be modified eith questionnaire data. Questionnaire data is distributed to get the percentage of Transjakarta with feeder total round trip cost with travel time. In this study it is expected to know the percentage of private vehicle users who will switch to Transjakarta with their feeders after the ERP (Electronic Road Pricing) implemented on the Gajah Mada street.  ABSTRAKTransjakarta yakni salah satu sarana transportasi publik yang diberikan pemerintah Indonesia untuk mengatasi kepadatan lalu lintas di Jakarta, namun saat ini pemerintah berencana untuk menerapkan aturan lalu lintas baru yaitu ERP (Electronic Road Pricing) atau jalan berbayar. Pada penelitian ini akan dibahas mengenai kondisi lalu lintas Jl. Gajah Mada, ruas jalan ini merupakan akses pengguna jalan untuk menuju pusat perbelanjaan dan perkantoran. Untuk menganalisa volume kendaraan akan digunakan metode observasi langsung untuk mendapatkan volume, kecepatan dan kepadatan lalu lintas. Observasi langsung dilakukan dengan memperhatikan kendaraan bermotor roda empat dan dua serta kendaraan berat. Dengan data observasi akan didapat grafik hubungan antara kecepatan dan kepadatan yang akan dimodifikasi dengan data kuesioner. Data kuesioner disebar untuk mendapatkan presentase perbaikan total biaya pulang-pergi dengan waktu tempuh bus Transjakarta dengan feedernya. Pada penelitian ini diharapkan dapat mengetahui presentase pengguna kendaraan pribadi yang akan beralih ke Transjakarta dengan feedernya setelah diberlakukannya ERP (Electronic Road Pricing) di ruas Jalan Gajah Mada.