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Potensi Pengolahan Produk Kacang Tanah Organik di Desa Cerme, Kapanewon Panjatan, Kabupaten Kulon Progo
Authors: Mayasari Agatha
Published: October 2023

Community Service Program is an action taken by students to go directly to the community in implementing the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The activities carried out are in the form of community service and counseling involving students, lecturers, and the community. This Community Service Program has the aim of increasing knowledge, feeling, and social awareness by providing advice and services at the location of the KKN implementation. With the Real Work Lecture, it is hoped that every student will implement the knowledge they have learned during their studies at the university. The purpose of writing this journal is to explain the village's potential program, namely in developing processed peanut products. This product is later expected to increase income for Cerme Village residents, provide education about the benefits of peanuts, provide additional knowledge about profits, profits, and gross profit in managing product sales. The COVID-19 pandemic is also not an obstacle because digital marketing can work and actually increases the marketing reach for these products.
Pengembangan Potensi Desa Wahyuharjo, Kapanewon Lendah, Kabupaten Kulon Progo
Authors: Visnhu Bartolomeus Galih
Published: October 2023

KKN is an activity carried out by students as a form of service to certain village communities with their respective problems. The type of KKN program that is carried out is KKN Society or KKN which is carried out online. The location of the KKN was carried out in Wahyuharjo Village, Kapanewon Lendah, Kulon Progo Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region.. Kapanewon Lendah is one of the Kapanewon in the Special Region of Yogyakarta which has an astronomical location at 7° 93'22” south latitude and between 110° 23'08” East Longitude. Wahyuharjo is one of the villages in Kapanewon Lendah, Kulon Progo Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region which is located between Bumirejo and Tirtorahayu villages which has a residential area of 26.46 ha and an area of 101.84 ha of agricultural land. Wahyuharjo Village has various village potentials, especially in the field of natural wealth which if developed and utilized optimally will provide more benefits and benefits for the community. Based on the data we got during the KKN program, we also found that the people of Wahyuharjo Village also have handicrafts in the form of woven banana stems. So it can be concluded that the people of Wahyuharjo Village already have knowledge in terms of utilizing natural resources, so we want to provide wider knowledge and insight which aims to make the community more optimal in utilizing and developing the potential of natural resources owned by Wahyuharjo Village.
Pengembangan Desa Kanoman Berbasis Potensi Virgin Cocount Oil
Authors: Mayasari Agatha
Published: October 2023

The implementation of the Real Work Lecture (KKN) held by Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta is carried out online. This is due to a pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV2 virus, where everyone is asked to carry out their activities from home because the SARS-CoV2 virus will spread more quickly when in a crowd. The purpose of this KKN activity is to develop the social spirit and dedication of students and students to the community. Students and college students are expected to be able to increase empathy and concern. In addition, KKN is a form of university involvement in the development of an area from various sectors, especially in Kanoman Village, Panjatan, Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. Data was collected using literature study techniques which will be analyzed further. Group 95 has a work program in the form of E-books and Videos regarding the development of the potential of Kanoman village, namely coconut into Virgin Cocount Oil, with the hope that Kanoman village can become a developed, prosperous and prosperous village.
Program Pengembangan Pariwisata Air Terjun Banyu Nibo dan Potensi Desa Rejosari Kabupaten Gunungkidul Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: Susilawati Marietta
Published: October 2023

Community Service Program is a form of academic activity from the campus through work programs that focus on village potential and the development of this potential to help improve the economic, tourism, educational, and socio-cultural sectors that can impact the welfare of the entire village community. The methodologies used include problem identification, literature study, data collection, data processing, output generation, evaluation, and drawing conclusions. The work program is expected to provide results in developing and promoting the Banyu Nibo waterfall tourist attraction, which the village community can use as a tourism characteristic of Rejosari Village.
Training through the Utilization of Ginger into Syrup Products for the Community in Padukuhan Wirik, Gunungkidul Regency
Authors: Kurnianingtyas Chandra Dewi
Published: October 2023

Ginger is one of the natural products in Padukuhan Wirik, Umbulrejo Village, Ponjong District, Gunungkidul Regency, which is widely grown in family medicinal plants. This training activity aims to provide new ideas for the community to do business and build MSMEs. In addition, this activity is also intended to increase the utilization of ginger into a more value-added and marketable product, namely ginger syrup. The method used was explaining the material, making ginger syrup, and discussing the question and answer. The audience of this activity was 35 PKK women in Wirik hamlet. This training activity succeeded in increasing the knowledge and skills of PKK women in processing ginger into syrup. The results of empowerment found that participants actively asked questions and practised the process of making ginger syrup. In line with the program, the PKK women of Wirik hamlet are interested in implementing the business idea of utilizing ginger in ginger syrup products to improve the family economy.
Penerapan Inovasi Penanda Lokasi bagi Wilayah Dusun Sawahan, Kabupaten Gunungkidul
Authors: Budiyono Elizabeth Fiesta Clara Shinta
Published: October 2023

Secara Geografis Dusun Sawahan memiliki luas ± 70,120 Ha yang sebagian besarnya merupakan sawah maupun ladang karena penduduk di dusun ini sebagian besar adalah petani. Desa ini juga memiliki sistem perangkat dusun yang cukup lengkap yaitu terdiri dari 1 Dukuh, 1 RW, dan 4 RT. Berdasarkan hasil survey yang dilakukan  posisi rumah dari perangkat dusun ini cukup sulit dicapai bagi orang luar karena posisi nya yang ada di dalam. Oleh karena itu, Penerapan Inovasi Penanda Lokasi Perangkat dan Wilayah Dusun dilaksanakan dengan tujuan agar warga maupun orang luar yang berkunjung dapat dengan mudah mencapapai rumah – rumah perangkat dusun yang ada. Penerapannya dilakukan dengan membuat 6 penanda jalan yang dipasang pada tiang setinggi 1,6 meter dan di tancap di tanah. Pemasangan penanda ini mendapatkan respon positif dan dinilai dapat membantu orang yang berkunjung.
Kata Kunci—Dusun Sawahan, Perangkat Desa, Penanda Jalan,Lokasi
Analisa Pondasi dan Potensi Likuifaksi Pembangunan Laboratorium dan Gedung Fakultas Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta
Authors: Gunawan Sumiyati , Wijaya William , Maylda Pratama Gumbert , Handoko Luky , Hadsari Vienti
Published: October 2023

Laboratorium Teknik Sipil dan Fakultas Teknobiologi Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, berkembang sangat pesat seiring dengan perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan penelitian. Alat laboratorium, mahasiswa dan peneliti yang cukup besar melakukan aktifitas praktikum dan penelitian, sehingga ruang laboratorium, ruang kelas gedung lama tidak memadai lagi dan akan dibangun gedung baru yang lebih memadai untuk proses belajar mengajar, penelitian dan pengabdian masyarakat yang layak dan nyaman. Pembangunan membutuhkan informasi lapisan tanah pendukung untuk kestabilan dan kekokohan bangunan, memperkirakan profil tanah, daya dukung tanah, parameter tanah, dan potensi likuifaksi untuk rekomendasi pondasi bangunan. Informasi lapisan tanah pendukung diperoleh dari serangkaian uji tanah di lapangan dengan pengeboran sampai kedalaman 30m dan sondir dengan kekuatan 10 ton, untuk memperoleh profil dan sample tanah. Uji di laboratorium dilakukan untuk mendapatkan parameter tanah. Analisa daya dukung dan analisa potensi likuifaksi akan di rekomendasikan untuk perancangan. Hasil analisa memperoleh daya dukung bored pile diameter 60cm dan 80cm pada kedalaman -7,0m sebesar 40ton dan 60ton, potensi likuifaksi dengan pertimbangan gempa terkuat yang pernah terjadi, pada kedalaman sekitar -17,50m sampai -20,0m dengan Liquefaction Severity Number 7,36 dan penurunan maksimal sebesar 11,87 cm, yang berarti terjadi kerusakan minor.
Pengembangan Potensi Wisata Pantai Desa Bugel, Kabupaten Kulon Progo
Authors: Visnhu Bartolomeus Galih
Published: October 2023

Bugel village, located at Kulon Progo district, at the most west part of Yogyakarta province. This particular village is filled with natural resources. From very fertile soil, beaches and ocean, and farm land. The agricultural and industrial sector within this village is very well developed. But, it's such a shame that their tourism sector and beach is left behind by a lot. For that reason, it is crucial that the villagers gets the push and education needed for them to start being initiative at how to improve these 2 sectors. All data used within the composing and activity of this program is obtained through secondary data. Based on the data, several education programs have been constructed as the “push” the villagers needed to initiate in improving their tourism sector which will most probably start at their charming beach, and some education for how to market their new ideas.
Pengembangan Potensi Pertanian dan Kesenian Desa Gotakan, Kapanewon Panjatan, Kabupaten Kulon Progo
Authors: Mayasari Agatha
Published: October 2023

In KKN 80 UAJY, Group 94’s designated KKN location is located in Gotakan Village. Gotakan is one of the villages located in Panjatan District, Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The group programs that must be carried out are; to seek the Potential of the Village (Potensi Desa) and to make Pocket Books (Buku Saku) out of the village’s potential. In working on the two group programs, Group 94 collected data through the website. From the data collected, Group 94 saw the phenomena or problems faced by Gotakan Village. For the village's potential, there are two potentials, which are potentials in the arts and agriculture. The potentials in the arts sector are in the form of kenthongan, jathilan, and macapat; as well as the potentials for agriculture are shallots and coconuts. Looking at the potential of the village, problems were found, these problems are the lack of art preservation and product development of the village’s agricultural products. Therefore, Group 94 suggested the people of Gotakan to be able to better preserve their arts and develop their agricultural products. Regarding the development of agricultural products, Group 94 has made a pocket book containing coconut processing into coconut jam and gandos cake.
Pengembangan Learning Management Systems Berbasis Moodle untuk Sekolah Dasar (Studi Kasus : SD Tumbuh 4 Bantul)
Authors: Dewi Ratna Mustika , Nastiti Putri , Prima Negara Julius Galih , Rahardjo Emanuel Andi Wahyu
Published: October 2023

Dalam proses peningkatan kualitas pendidikan dari suatu sekolah dapat ditunjang melalui pengembangan melalui metode pengajaran. Salah satunya satu penggunakan e-learning dari perkembangan teknologi informasi saat ini. Manfaat dari sistem pembelajaran e-learning memiliki waktu belajar yang fleksibel, mudah diakses, dan lebih mudah dalam memonitor performa siswa. Pemanfaatan e-learning sangat membantu proses belajar mengajar ketika terjadi kondisi pandemic atau hal yang menjadikan sistem belajar mengajar secara tatap muka untuk dilakukan. Salah satu metode yang digunakan untuk mengembangkan sistem pembelajaran berbasis e-learning di SD Tumbuh 4 yaitu dengan menggunakan LMS (Learning Management System). Dengan LMS dapat membantu pengajar dalam memonitor siswa dengan lebih mudah sekaligus mempermudah siswa dalam mengakses materi pembelajaran.
Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Prapanen, Panen dan Pascapanen kepada Petani Jahe Area Paroki Boro, Kabupaten Kulon Progo
Authors: Junedi Sendy , Ines Septi Arsiningtyas  , P Kianto Atmodjo  , Exsyupransia Mursyanti  , Boy Rahardjo Sidharta  , Stefani Santi Widhiastuti
Published: October 2023

Paroki Santa Theresia Lisieux (STL) Boro terletak pada area pengembangan pariwisata sehingga berpotensi menjadi desa wisata dengan amenitas khas berupa jahe emprit. Produksi jahe pada area ini memiliki keterbatasan kuantitas, kontinuitas, dan kualitas karena minimnya pengetahuan dan ketrampilan petani dalam penanaman dan pemeliharaan tanaman serta pengolahan rimpang jahe menjadi produk jadi. Fakultas Teknobiologi, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan untuk memperbaiki pengetahuan dan ketrampilan petani jahe di area Paroki STL Boro. Pelatihan dan pendampingan dibagi menjadi tujuh kali pertemuan yang terdiri dari sosialisasi dan evaluasi pengetahuan dalam bentuk kuesioner, dilanjutkan dengan pelatihan tentang prapanen, panen, pascapanen primer dan sekunder, serta yang terakhir adalah evaluasi berupa diskusi dan kuesioner. Topik pertemuan pascapanen sekunder terdiri dari pembuatan produk kesehatan (serbuk jahe instan) dan produk kosmetik (lulur jahe). Hasil analisis data kuesioner secara semikuantitatif menunjukkan terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan petani sebesar 75% antara sebelum dan sesudah pelatihan. Dengan adanya pelatihan, petani di Paroki STL Boro mampu menghasilkan produk jahe instan yang telah dipasarkan secara terbatas.
Ahli dalam Mengelola UMKM melalui Aplikasi Point of Sales
Authors: Ambarriani Anastasia Susty , Sakti Hermawan Bernadus Yenaldy , Gunaasih Sang Ayu Putu Piastini
Published: October 2023

The purposes of this service activity are to improve financial information through the Point of Sales application, determine costs, and promote Rosaline Bolu and Cookies Tiwul partners. Rosaline Tiwul Bolu and Cookies is a micro business that sells Tiwul-based typical Jogja souvenirs such as cakes and cookies located on Jl. L. Adisucipto No. 7, Kec. Depok, Sleman Regency. The method used in this activity is divided into several stages: planning, implementation, process evaluation, and making a point of sales preparation module. Partners are expected to be able to independently enter data into the Soda Pos point of sales application. Furthermore, it is hoped that it can assist the practice of selling on marketplaces such as Shopee to expand the market share of the cookie’s products.
Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Tata Kelola Usaha dan Digital Marketing pada UMKM Binaan PLUT Kabupaten Semarang, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Pratama Yohanes Mario , Wisnu Aji Mario Rosario , Kinanthi Enggar Sukma , Budiyono Elizabeth Fiesta Clara Shinta , Putra Tegar Satya , Mayasari Agatha , Visnhu Pradana Bartolomeus Galih , Dewangga Pramudita Dismas Persada
Published: October 2023

Abstract — The Integrated Business Service Center functions as a training ground for MSMEs who want to develop their business. Through this service center, MSMEs can be helped by being given training that complements the various skills needed to manage their business. The Integrated Business Service Center in Semarang said that currently MSMEs need practical training, especially training related to business governance and digital marketing. The method used as a solution to overcome this problem is in the form of management training, especially on the production floor using SCORE analysis and digital marketing training through social networks, as well as online assistance in 3 meetings. After training and mentoring, assisted MSMEs can manage production areas in a cleaner and more orderly manner for more efficient movement of workers. Meanwhile, efforts are starting to be seen in managing social media, separating social media between business marketing and social media for private owners and preparing attractive social media content plans.

Keywords — MSME, business service center, kaizen, production, digital marketing

 

Abstrak— Pusat Layanan Usaha Terpadu (PLUT) berfungsi sebagai tempat pelatihan bagi para pelaku UMKM yang ingin mengembangkan usahanya. Dengan adanya PLUT ini diharapkan para pelaku UMKM dapat terbantu dengan diberi pelatihan yang melengkapi berbagai keterampilan yang dibutuhkan untuk mengelola usahanya. PLUT Kabupaten Semarang menyampaikan bahwa saat ini UMKM membutuhkan pelatihan-pelatihan praktis, khususnya pelatihan terkait pengelolaan tata kelola usaha dan pemasaran digital. Metode yang digunakan sebagai solusi untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut berupa pelatihan tata kelola khususnya di lantai produksi menggunakan analisis SCORE dan pelatihan pemasaran digital melalui jejaring sosial, serta pendampingan jarak jauh dalam 3 pertemuan. Setelah dilakukan pelatihan dan pendampingan, UMKM binaan dapat mengelola area produksi dengan lebih bersih dan teratur untuk pergerakan pekerja yang lebih efisien. Sementara itu, upaya sudah mulai terlihat pada pengelolaan media sosial, memisahkan media sosial antara pemasaran usaha dan media sosial untuk pemilik serta menyiapkan rencana konten media sosial yang menarik.

Kata Kunci— UMKM, PLUT, kaizen, produksi, pemasaran digital
Marijuana-Provoked Hypoprolactinemia and Impaired Bone Mineral Density: Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Amadi Collins , Aaron Friday Enwumelu , Amadi Bright Chike , Okafor Chidozie Johnbosco , Agbo Ezra
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The incidence of concurrent hypoprolactinemia and impaired bone mineral density (IBMD) induced by marijuana abuse has not been observed among the general population. To the very best of our knowledge, none of these two rare conditions have previously been documented among Nigerians, within the existing literature.
Case Report: Herein, is a rare case of concurrent hypoprolactinemia and IBMD triggered by marijuana abuse, in a 21-year-old undergraduate Nigerian male, who is a regular/heavy marijuana smoker of thirteen months duration. He had presented in our medical facility with complaints of recurrent excruciating lower back pain of three weeks duration which intensified with walking and while undertaking weight-bearing activities. He attested to having and seeking medical attention for, excessive sweating, and insomnia symptoms before the onset of current presenting symptoms. Results of investigations showed positive urine test for marijuana, hypoprolactinemia, distortions of biomarkers of bone metabolism, and radiologic features consistent with IBMD, Having found no other discernible cause of the low back/hip pain and hyoprolactinemia, he was diagnosed clinically with hypoprolactinemia and IBMD secondary to marijuana abuse. This warranted hospital admission where he obtained standardized specialist medical care and was subsequently discharged in good clinical condition with an uneventful follow-up period.
Conclusion: This case highlights the dangers of metabolic aberrations due to marijuana abuse and the need to always maintain a high index of suspicion when confronted with it to avoid unnecessary medical protocols.
Inoperable Optic Pathway Glioma: A Seven-Year-Old Male with >35 Years Overall Survival Following Treatment with Antineoplastons
Authors: Burzynski Stanislaw R. , Burzynski Gregory S. , Janicki Tomasz J. , Beenken Samuel W.
Published: October 2023

Optic pathway glioma (OPG) is a low-grade tumor developing along the pre-cortical optic pathways and can involve the optic nerve, optic chiasm, optic tracts, and hypothalamus.
Objective: A male child with newly diagnosed and unresectable OPG is presented to 1) review the earliest use of Antineoplastons A10 and AS2-1 for the treatment of brain tumors and 2) demonstrate the efficacy of Antineoplastons in the treatment of OPG. On April 18, 1988, a seven-year-old male child presented to the Burzynski Clinic (BC) with headaches. Based on prior, non-enhanced MRIs and biopsy, an unresectable suprasellar OPG was diagnosed. Antineoplaston therapy was started on a “proof of principle” basis. Tumor response was measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the brain.
Results: A brain MRI, performed on May 31, 1989, demonstrated an enhancing suprasellar nodule measuring 4.37 cm2. On August 24, 1990, brain MRI demonstrated a 0.96 cm2 enhancing nodule, indicating the achievement of a partial response (PR). Following higher dose intravenous (IV) and oral Antineoplastons, brain MRI performed on January 24, 1997, demonstrated a residual 0.4 cm2 enhancing nodule, indicating an enduring PR. All Antineoplaston therapy was discontinued on August 21, 2000. At last follow-up, > 35 years since the start of Antineoplaston therapy, the patient was healthy and showed no evidence of tumor progression. “Proof of principle” Antineoplaston therapy utilized in a seven-year-old male with unresectable OPG produced an objective response (OR) and prolonged overall survival. Antineoplaston therapy is an attractive therapeutic option for children with OPG.
On Teachers’ Perceptions of Development of Expertise from the Experience of Distance Teaching and Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Linardakis Michalis
Published: October 2023

The current study explores the factors that influence teachers’ perception of the development of their own “teacher expertise” due to the distance teaching during lockdowns because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample consists of 133 primary and secondary school teachers in Greece. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, hierarchical regression and correlation coefficients are used for the analyses of the data. The results show that teachers’ readiness regarding the use of software and hardware is positively correlated with a. teachers’ perception of students’ learning outcomes, b. cognitive and behavioural reaction to change for primary school teachers. Cognitive reaction to change and teachers’ perception of the students’ learning outcome, in turn, influence teachers’ perception about the development of their own “teacher expertise”. The importance of readiness and the cognitive reaction to changes in the teachers’ perception of the development of their “teacher expertise” highlights the need for continuous training of teachers in computer use and technology literacy.
Using GoGuardian Teacher Technology to Combat Students' Digital Distractions on School-Issued Devices
Authors: Pungong Cyprian Sohpouh , Marakovits Scott , Lee Angela M.
Published: October 2023

In recent years digital devices have become ubiquitous in schools in the United States and worldwide. This study set out to investigate if the specialized technology GoGuardian Teacher assists educators in combating students’ digital distractions during class time on school issued-devices. A purposeful sampling method was used to select a sample of 16 certified teacher from a public high school in South Carolina with at least one year of full-time teaching experience, currently using or having prior knowledge using GoGuardian Teacher technology. Qualitative data was collected via semi-structured interviews and observational fieldnotes. In-person or virtual (Zoom) interviews were recorded, transcribed, manually coded, and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. The results showed that to control digital distractions, teachers use GoGuardian Teacher technology to eliminate students’ technology distractions, engage and communicate with students, and hold students accountable for their web-irrelevant activities. The findings led to recommendations for privacy concerns, district-wide digital citizenship programs, and teacher professional development.
REFLECTIVE TEACHING AMONG INDONESIAN NOVICE EFL TEACHERS: HINDRANCES TO THE PRACTICE
Authors: Ningsih Yohana Dian Rahayu , Lengkanawati Nenden Sri
Published: October 2023

Research and studies on teachers’ reflective practice have increased over the decades. However, the factors contributing to the low levels and application of reflective practice among Indonesian novice EFL teachers have been very little explored. This study aims to explore the hindrances faced by novice EFL teachers to their practice of reflective teaching. This qualitative study used a survey method and an online questionnaire adopted and developed from the IETRTQ or Inhibitors to EFL Teachers’ Reflective Teaching Questionnaire as the research instrument. The questionnaire was then administered to 30 Indonesian novice EFL teachers as the samples of this study. After collecting the data, simple descriptive statistics such as mean and frequency analysis were employed to provide a more qualitative analysis regarding the result. The findings of this study show that the lack of novice EFL teachers’ reflective practices is due to some hindrances to their practice. The hindrances include a lack of knowledge factors, emotional and affective factors, and institutional factors. Further, it is expected that novice teachers, EFL study programs, EFL policy makers and trainers, teaching institutions, and future researchers can work cooperatively to contribute to the implementation of reflective practice of teaching.
The art of going green: an analysis of the determinants of organizational citizenship behavior towards the environment and environmental performance
Authors: Satriawan Budhie , Satyawisudarini Inne , Johan Ahmad
Published: October 2023

Sensitivity to environmental issues today has prompted organizations to motivate their members to participate in implementing environmentally sound practices. This study was conducted with the aim of examining the influence of intrinsic motivation and organizational culture on organizational citizenship behavior towards the environment (OCBE) and its impact on the environmental performance of employees in manufacturing companies in Bandung, West Java. This study also examines the mediating role of OCBE on the influence of intrinsic motivation and organizational culture on environmental performance. Respondents in the study were selected using purposive sampling technique. The data of this study was collected by survey method by distributing questionnaires to respondents which was measured using a 5-point Likert scale. The findings of this study indicate a positive influence of intrinsic motivation and organizational culture on OCBE and environmental performance, and prove that OCBE can affect environmental performance. This study also emphasizes the mediating role of OCBE on the influence of intrinsic motivation and organizational culture on the environmental performance of employees in manufacturing companies in Bandung, West Java. This study highlights the determinants of OCBE and environmental performance from contextual (organizational culture) and personal (intrinsic motivation) factors.
The potential role of executive functions in prediction of psychological outcomes and cognitive performance among Thai teachers during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors:   Brain, Mind, and Learning Research and Development Unit, Department of Research and Applied Psychology, Faculty of Education, Burapha University, Thailand, 20131, Haenjohn Juthamas , Namyen Jatuporn ,   Brain, Mind, and Learning Research and Development Unit, Department of Research and Applied Psychology, Faculty of Education, Burapha University, Thailand, 20131
Published: October 2023

Brain executive functions (EFs) play a key role in both positive and negative impact on human psychological outcomes. This present study investigated the potential effects of executive impairment (EI) on stress, burnout, well-being, and working memory among teachers during Covid-19 pandemic. We recruited 448 male and female teachers from eastern regions of Thailand using multistage sampling technique. Data were collected at schools with research instruments, including Teacher Primarily Data Questionnaire, Ryff Scales of Psychological Well-Being, Suanprung Stress Test-20 (SPST-20), Maslach Burnout Inventory for Educators (MBI-ES), Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version (BRIEF-A), and Letter Number Sequencing (LNS). Statistical analyses were performed with descriptive statistics, bivariate correlation, and structural equation analysis (SEM). Results showed that dysfunctions in EFs could predict stress (21.9%). EI and stress could predict burnout (44.8%). EI with stress and burnout could predict working memory (11.9%) and well-being (48.7%). Problems related to EFs showed the direct effect on stress, burnout, working memory, and well-being at the statistical level (p < .001) with the direct effects of .47, .23, -.38, and -.30, respectively. Furthermore, problems related to EFs showed the indirect effect on burnout, working memory, and well-being at the statistical level (p < .001) with the indirect effects of .24, -.24, and .12, respectively. Therefore, EFs could predict psychological outcomes and cognitive performance, for example working memory. In conclusion, EFs play the key role in psychological and behavioral management during the pandemic. This data can be used for planning and designing the effective EFs training program to subsequently promote psychological outcomes and cognition among teachers.
Do you believe that aliens feel pain? An empirical investigation of mental state attributions
Authors:   Department of Philosophy & Religion, Mississippi State University, U.S.A, Johnson Gregory , Knowles Alana ,   Division of Arts and Sciences, Mississippi State University, U.S.A
Published: October 2023

On what basis do we attribute phenomenal states to others? One answer, defended by John Stuart Mill, appeals to an analogy between ourselves and the similar bodies and actions of others (1865, p. 208). Despite its intuitive plausibility, this position is often rejected (Arico et al., 2011; Buckwalter & Phelan, 2014; Knobe & Prinz, 2008). In line with Mill’s account, we propose that the primary factors used when making phenomenal state ascriptions are the appropriate display of functional and behavioral cues and having bodies with the right kind of physical composition. To test this account, we gave five groups of participants a vignette followed by three to six questions. For four of the groups, the vignette described an alien-human encounter and the participants had to judge the likelihood (on a 7-point scale) that the alien had a non-phenomenal state (a belief) and the likelihood that it could have a phenomenal state (pain). The fifth group, as a control, read a vignette about a similar interaction between two humans. We found that, as appropriate functional and behavioral cues and then humanoid features are added to the alien, people are more willing to attribute a phenomenal state to it. Attributions of the non-phenomenal state are primarily dependent on the appropriate functional and behavioral cues, not on having humanoid features.
Civic engagement during times of crisis: Personal motivations of Romanian adults at the onset of the war in Ukraine
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Marinica Bianca V. , Negru-Subtirica Oana ,   Department of Psychology, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: October 2023

Crisis situations, such as the still ongoing war in Ukraine, make civic engagement extremely important, especially in Eastern Europe. Eastern European countries not only have extensive borders with Ukraine, but also share a common history as members of the former communist bloc. This part of the world is characterized by low levels of civic engagement, though the proximity of war and the refugee crisis make humanitarian efforts imperative. Therefore, more research is needed to understand personal motivations for civic engagement in Eastern Europe. Employing a mixed-method approach, we tackled the following research questions: (1) What motivated Romanians’ civic engagement in the context of the war in Ukraine? and (2) Are different personal motivations related to online civic engagement differences? The sample included 118 Romanian respondents (Mage = 27.93, SDage = 9.63) who filled in an online survey shortly after the start of the war (March 2022). For the first research question, thematic analysis revealed 2 main themes: Perceived Similarity and General Concern for People. For the second research question, one way-ANOVA results showed that those motivated by perceived similarity with Ukrainians had higher levels of online civic engagement, in comparison with those motivated by general concern for people.
Two cases of COVID-19 vaccine-related erythema multiforme under the administration of immune checkpoint inhibitors
Authors: Matsuo Ayako , Nakashima Chisa , Yanagihara Shigeto , Otsuka Atsushi
Published: October 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased mRNA vaccine usage and revealed various cutaneous adverse events, such as injection site reactions, urticaria, and morbilliform eruptions. Multiple centers have reported erythema multiforme (EM) as a COVID-19 vaccine-associated adverse event. Our center observed two cases of EM in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) after COVID-19 vaccination. Notably, ICI administration is known to cause cutaneous adverse events, including EM. A previous report indicated that administering COVID-19 vaccination to patients receiving ICI treatment could promote severe systemic symptoms. This raise concerns that COVID-19 vaccination might rapidly worsen skin rashes in these patients. Our report demonstrates that skin rash related to COVID-19 vaccine-induced EM in ICI-treated patients does not significantly differ from that of COVID-19 vaccine-related EM. Additionally, in both cases, the skin rash resolved without exacerbation. Further research is necessary to determine optimal management strategies. However, our findings provide reassurance that COVID-19 vaccination is safe in ICI-treated patients and should not be avoided.
Experimental Validation of a High-Speed Tracked Vehicle Powertrain Simulation Model
Authors: Ponorac Luka , Blagojević Ivan
Published: October 2023

High-speed tracked vehicles have complex powertrains that, in addition to power transfer and transformation, also perform the functions of vehicle steering and braking systems, as well as power supply system for various subsystems on the vehicle. Analyzing the power balance of a tracked vehicle, especially in specific moving scenarios such as the turning process, is of great importance for understanding the power requirements and workload of the powertrain components and their optimization. A simulation model was developed, based on the construction parameters of an experimentally tested high-speed tracked vehicle to reduce the time and material resources required for experimental testing. Both the simulation and experimental tests were conducted using the same input parameters and driving conditions for different vehicle turning scenarios. Simulation and experimental test results are compared to verify the accuracy of the simulation model. The analysis of the obtained results shows that the average value of the relative rpm error is about 5%, the average value of the relative torque error is about 7%, while the average value of the relative power error is about 6.5%.
Analysis of Heart Pulse Transmission Parameters Determined from Multi-Channel PPG Signals Acquired by a Wearable Optical Sensor
Authors: Přibil Jiří , Přibilová Anna , Frollo Ivan
Published: October 2023

The article describes the development and testing of a special prototype wearable device consisting of three optical photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors. The functionality of the developed triple PPG sensor was tested under normal laboratory conditions and in a running magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner working with a low magnetic field. The results of the first measurements under normal laboratory conditions show that the obtained mutual positions of systolic/diastolic blood pressure values and heart pulse transmission parameters determined from the PPG waves can be fitted by a line segment with a sufficiently high slope. Measurement experiments inside the open-air MRI tomograph show the practical influence of vibrations and acoustic noise on the cardiac system of the examined persons, which was confirmed by a slight increase in the heart pulse rate and changes in pulse transmission time and pulse wave velocity. We plan to perform further measurements inside the whole-body MRI device producing more intensive vibrations and noise with expected higher stress impact on an exposed person.
Those Fighting with Burden on Their Back: Elite Taekwondo Players’ Perfectionism and Fear of Failure
Authors: Alp Ayşegül Funda , Kocaekşi Serdar
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to examine levels of perfectionism and fear of failure of elite athletes in the Turkish national taekwondo team through qualitative research methods. A total of 11 national team athletes (6 females and 5 males) participated in the research. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview technique. In the study, opinions, emotions and thoughts of elite national team athletes about the concept of perfectionism and fear of failure were determined. In the theme of perfectionism, there were 7 categories and 35 codes; in the theme of fear of failure, 6 categories and 36 codes were revealed. It might be concluded that perfectionism and fear of failure have a more complex structure than it seems for elite and high-ranking athletes, and this might affect their motivation in many positive and negative ways. In addition, it was found that when the coach is a family member, two concerns of athletes (the coach is upset due to failure, and the family is upset due to failure) come together. Therefore, those who are both a coach and parent should be more careful with their children/athletes. It should also be kept in mind that while perfectionism is a great source of motivation and self-confidence, it has the potential to make athletes drop out of sports.
From pollution to exacerbation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Bălă Gabriel-Petrică , Vastag Emanuela , Oancea Cristian
Published: October 2023

Air pollution is increasing every year, especially due to the continuous process of industrialization and modernization. In this observational study, we included 38 COPD patients with frequent exacerbating phenotypes and we wanted to see if the values of microparticles with a size of 1.0, 2.5 and 10 μm, recorded in their homes, are above the values recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). An air quality monitoring source was installed in each patient’s home for at least 24 hr and microparticles with a size of 1.0, 2.5 and 10 μm, temperature, pressure and humidity were measured. MEAN PM2.5 values were higher than the values recommended by the WHO, 25.33 µg/m3 vs. 15 µg/m3. Our analysis showed that the levels of microparticles in the homes of patients with COPD, and frequently exacerbating phenotype, are above the limits recommended by the WHO.
Coexistence of multiple forms of tuberculosis – a delayed diagnosis
Authors: Amalia Militaru Laura , Emanuela Vastag , Cristian Oancea
Published: October 2023

Introduction

Tuberculosis (TB) can be located in any segment of the osteoarticular system, being the most common in the spine, with approximately 50% of cases. In only 10% of the cases of osteoarticular TB the location is multiple; generally, it is monoarticular or located at the level of a single segment of the spine. The diagnosis can be delayed in the early stages due to its varied and hidden presentation and the probability of being confused with other pathologies of the osteoarticular system. Delay in diagnosis can lead to chronic pain, joint destruction and progression to symptomatic bony ankylosis.

Case Presentation

A 64-year-old man presented with left lower limb, coccyx pain and peri-anal discharge. CT scan of the pelvis showed recto-integumentary perianal fistulous trajectory externalised on the left side of the anus and osteomyelitis. Left ankle CT: Cystic image of approximately 4.2/6/10 cm well-demarcated, with some central microcalcifications, located in the postero-tibial soft parts, communicating with the tibiotalar joint.

Conclusion

This case highlights the importance of considering TB as a diagnosis if unusual sites are involved.
Lung function assessment following SARS-CoV-2 infection: past, present and future?
Authors: Popa Daniela Robu , Arcana Raluca Ioana , Dabija Radu Adrian Crişan , Zabara Andreea , Zabara Mihai Lucian , Cernomaz Andrei , Melinte Oana , Trofor Antigona
Published: October 2023

The impact of COVID-19 on lung function is an indisputable reality that has posed major management problems to all categories of specialists who have treated patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. This disease presents an impressive multisystemic feature, in correlation with clinical, paraclinical, imaging and functional heterogeneity. Although most COVID-19 cases have a complete resolution, the evolution of vulnerable patients (elderly or people with multiple comorbidities such as cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, neoplastic or respiratory problems) or those with moderate to severe forms of the disease can be slower or even unfavourable. Recent data in the literature have shown that many of these patients return to hospital due to symptoms and respiratory dysfunction more than 6–12 months after the acute viral episode, highlighting the need for rigorous evaluation and further pulmonary function testing among patients with a history of COVID-19 to anticipate the appearance of long-term respiratory functional sequelae.
Pengaruh Jenis Adsorben dan Panjang Kolom terhadap Durasi Pemurnian Asap Cair Tempurung Kelapa
Authors: Simanjuntak Vebiulina , Wirawan I Putu Surya , Arthawan I Gusti Ketut Arya
Published: October 2023

Abstrak

Peningkatan mutu asap cair dilakukan dengan cara pemurnian (adsorpsi dan distilasi) menggunakan variasi panjang kolom dan jenis adsorben. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan pengaruh jenis adsorben (arang aktif, silica gel, dan zeolit) dan panjang kolom (5 cm, kolom 10 cm dan kolom 15 cm) terhadap durasi yang dibutuhkan untuk memurnikan asap cair. Parameter yang dianalisis terdiri dari aroma, warna durasi pemurnian, dan kandungan senyawa. Uji kandungan senyawa asap cair dilakukan melaui uji GC-MS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kolom dengan panjang 5 cm dan jenis adsorben silica gel adalah yang tercepat dengan waktu pemurnian 138 menit. Kolom dengan panjang 15 cm dan jenis adsorben arang aktif adalah yang terlama dengan waktu pemurnian 207 menit. Hasil uji GC-MS menunjukkan adsorben arang aktif merupakan asap cair terbaik dengan spesifikasi warna kuning keputihan dan jernih, aroma yang tidak kuat, dan kandungan senyawa fenol sebesar 12.88 % sesuai dengan standar mutu asap cair menurut FAO 2001 yang baik untuk dijadikan sebagai pengawet bahan pangan.

Abstract

Improving the quality of liquid smoke is carried out by purification (adsorption and distillation) using variations in column length and type of adsorbent. This study aims to determine the effect of the type of adsorbent (activated charcoal, silica gel, and zeolite) and the length of the column (5 cm, column 10 cm, and column 15 cm) on the duration required to purify liquid smoke. Parameters analyzed consisted of aroma, color, long purification time, and compound content. The liquid smoke compound content test by the GC-MS test. The results showed that the column with a length of 5 cm and the type of silica gel adsorbent was the fastest purification time at 138 minutes. The length column of 15 cm and the type of activated charcoal adsorbent were the longest purification time at 207 minutes. The results of the GC-MS test show that activated charcoal adsorbent is the best liquid smoke with specifications of a whitish yellow color and clear, not strong aroma, and a phenolic compound content of 12.88% in accordance with the quality standard of liquid smoke according to FAO 2001 which is allowed for use as a food preservative.
Studi Variasi Suhu Pengeringan dan Kapasitas Wadah Fermentasi terhadap Karakteristik Biji Kakao (Theobroma cacao L.) Kering
Authors: Sudarsa I Ketut Adwitya Ari , Yulianti Ni Luh , Arthawan I Gusti Ketut Arya
Published: October 2023

Abstrak

Kakao (Theobroma cacao L.) merupakan salah satu komoditas andalan perkebunan yang memiliki peran penting dalam perekonomian nasional. Produksi kakao di Indonesia dalam beberapa tahun terakhir terus mengalami peningkatan dan hal ini berbanding lurus dengan bertambahnya luas areal perkebunan kakao. Dari hasil produksi kakao tersebut hanya sebagian kecilnya saja yang menerapkan proses pascapanen seperti fermentasi biji kakao. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perlakuan variasi suhu udara pengeringan dan kapasitas wadah fermentasi terhadap karakteristik biji kakao kering untuk menghasilkan biji kakao yang berkualitas sesuai dengan standar SNI. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap dengan dua faktor, yaitu faktor pertama kapasitas wadah fermentasi yaitu, kapasitas fermentasi 5,5 kg, 7,5 kg, dan 9,5 kg dan faktor kedua suhu pengeringan yaitu 40oC, 50oC, dan 60oC. Adapun parameter yang diteliti meliputi: suhu fermentasi, kadar air, kadar kulit, dan uji belah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan parameter yang diamati, perlakuan A2B3 dengan kapasitas fermentasi 7,5 kg dan suhu udara pengeringan 60oC menghasilkan karakteritik biji kakao kering terbaik yaitu suhu biji kakao fermentasi sebesar 46,5oC, kadar air sebesar 7,54%, kadar kulit sebesar 10,79%, biji tidak terfermentasi sebesar 2,67%, biji setengah terfermentasi sebesar 14%, dan biji terfermentasi sempurna sebesar 83,88%.

Abstract

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is one of the primary commodities of plantations that has an important role in the national economy. Cocoa production in Indonesia in recent years has continued to increase and this is directly proportional to the increase in the area of ??cocoa plantations. From the cocoa production, only a small part of it applies post-harvest processes such as cocoa bean fermentation. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of air drying temperature treatment and storage on dry cocoa beans to produce quality cocoa beans according to SNI standards. This study used a completely randomized design with two factors, the first factor is the storage capacity of the fermentation, which consists of 5.5 kg, 7.5 kg, and 9.5 kg and the second factor is the drying temperature, which consists of 40oC, 50oC, and 60oC. The parameters studied include: fermentation temperature, moisture content, skin content, and split test. The results showed that based on the observed parameters, the A2B3 treatment with a fermentation capacity of 7.5 kg and a drying temperature of 60oC produced the best dry cocoa beans characteristics, namely the temperature of fermented cocoa beans at 46.5oC, moisture content of 7.54%, skin content of 10 .79%, 2.67% unfermented beans, 14% semi-fermented beans, and 83.88% fully fermented beans.