bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Left and right ventricular functional changes after transapical, transfemoral, transcatheter, or surgical aortic valve replacement: A single-center observational study
Authors: Rösner Assami , Kjønås Didrik , Malm Siri , Schirmer Henrik
Published: July 2022

Background: Decreasing right ventricular (RV) and left
ventricular (LV) function after surgical or transcatheter aortic valve
replacement (SAVR or TAVR, respectively) is an important risk factor for
morbidity and mortality. Although transapical (TA)-TAVR is an
independent risk factor for post-procedural mortality, limited knowledge
is available regarding long-term changes in RV and LV function. The
study aimed to evaluate LV and RV performance following four different
AVR procedures, including TA-, transfemoral (TF)-TAVR, and SAVR with and
without coronary artery bypass grafting (±CABG). Methods:
Patients with severe AS were consecutively included and assigned to
TA-TAVR, TF-TAVR, or SAVR ±CABG groups. A total of 130 patients
underwent preoperative conventional and strain-rate-imaging
echocardiography, with similar controls in the period between 6 and 12
months after the procedure. Results: After AVR, NYHA classes
III and IV were reduced from 105 (81%) to 6 (5%) patients. While most
of the systolic and diastolic functional parameters indicated improved
LV function in the TF-TAVR and both SAVR groups, LV function did not
significantly change after TA-TAVR. The right ventricular functional
parameters were unchanged or even improved equally after TA-TAVR and
TF-TAVR, while they were significantly reduced after SAVR. The Cardiac
Index (CI) improved significantly after TF-TAVR from 2.3±0.7 to 2.6±0.7,
while staying unchanged after TA-TAVR and SAVR±CABG.
Conclusion: This study demonstrated significant changes in LV
and RV systolic and diastolic function with functional improvement or
deterioration depending on the type of aortic valve replacement. The
most significant improvement in CI was observed after TF-TAVR, which is
the least invasive procedure.
ARE POLISH BANKS STABLE? A SYSTEMIC RISK ANALYSIS
Authors: Misztal Piotr , Łupiński Marcin
Published: July 2022

The financial crisis that began in 2007 pointed out deficiencies in policy-makers’ responses to systemic risk. It turned out that not only individual bank insolvencies but also spillovers from negative externalities among entities can cause serious threats to the financial sector. During the last 10 years, many international and national initiatives were taken to strengthen the soundness of the financial system, introducing a macroprudential perspective to financial supervision. However, the recent COVID19 pandemic resulted in a serious negative shock for many economies and their financial sectors. In this paper, using the network model we try to analyse how these recent unexpected developments affected the Polish banking sector with systemic risk. To analyse Polish bank stability we developed a formal stress-testing framework based on the network model that allowed systemic risk identification, modelling and measurement. We tried to integrate analysis of time and the cross-sectional nature of systemic risk.
Associations of Executive Function With Diabetes Management and Glycemic Control in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Hansmann Merel , Volkening Lisa K. , Snelgrove Rebecca K. , Guo Zijing , Laffel Lori M.
Published: July 2022

Aims

The aims of this study were to assess domains of executive function in relation to diabetes management and glycemic control in adolescents with type 1 diabetes and to compare adolescent self-report and parent proxy-report of adolescent executive function.

Methods

Adolescents with type 1 diabetes (N = 169, 46% female, age 15.9 ± 1.3 years) and their parents completed self-report and parent proxy-report versions of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF).

Results

Self-report and parent proxy-report BRIEF T scores were moderately to strongly correlated; parent proxy scores were significantly higher than self-report scores. Executive function problems (Global Executive Composite T score ≥60) occurred in 9% of adolescents by self-report and 26% by parent proxy-report. For almost all Metacognition Index scales, elevated (T score ≥60) parent proxy scores were associated with lower adherence, lower adolescent diabetes self-efficacy, and more parent involvement in diabetes management. Elevated scores on several Metacognition Index scales were associated with less pump use (Plan/Organize by self-report, Initiate by parent proxy-report, and Monitor by parent proxy-report) and higher A1C (Plan/Organize by self-report and parent proxy-report and Organization of Materials by parent proxy-report). The only significant associations for the Behavioral Regulation Index scales occurred for adherence (by parent proxy-report) and diabetes self-efficacy (by self-report and parent-report).

Conclusion

Adolescents with type 1 diabetes who have problems with metacognition may need additional support for diabetes self-management.
Long-term survival after sleeve gastrectomy versus gastric bypass in a bi-national cohort study
Authors: Holmberg Dag , Santoni Giola , Kauppila Joonas H. , Markar Sheraz , Lagergren Jesper
Published: July 2022

  

Objective: Bariatric surgery prolongs life expectancy in severely obese individuals, but it is uncertain which of the two dominating bariatric procedures, sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass, offers the best long-term survival.

Research Design and Methods: This was a population-based cohort study comparing primary laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy to gastric bypass for obesity in Sweden and Finland between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2020. The risk of all-cause mortality was calculated using multivariable Cox regression, providing hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) adjusted for age, sex, hypertension, diabetes, Charlson comorbidity index, country, and calendar year.

Results: Among 61,503 patients (median age 42 years; 75.4% women), who contributed 415,712 person-years at risk (mean 6.8 person-years), 1,571 (2.6%) died during follow-up. Compared to patients who underwent gastric bypass (n=51,891, 84.4%), the sleeve gastrectomy group (n=9,612, 15.6%) had similar all-cause mortality during the entire study period (HR=0.98, 95% CI 0.81-1.20), but decreased all-cause mortality in more recent years (HR=0.72, 95% CI 0.54-0.97, from 2014 onwards). Diabetes interacted statistically significantly with the type of bariatric surgery, with higher all-cause mortality after sleeve gastrectomy than gastric bypass (HR=1.54, 95% CI 1.06-2.24). 

Conclusions: The overall survival following sleeve gastrectomy seems to compare well with gastric bypass, and may even be better during recent years. A tailored surgical approach in relation to patients’ diabetes status may optimize survival in patients selected for bariatric surgery, i.e. sleeve gastrectomy for non-diabetic patients and gastric bypass for patients with diabetes. 
Endogenous Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide Contributes to Sitagliptin-Mediated Improvement in Beta Cell Function in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Stensen Signe , Gasbjerg Lærke S. , Rosenkilde Mette M. , Vilsbøll Tina , Holst Jens J. , Hartmann Bolette , Christensen Mikkel B. , Knop Filip K.
Published: July 2022

  

Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) degrades the incretin hormones glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). DPP-4 inhibitors improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes, but the importance of protecting GIP from degradation for their clinical effects is unknown. We included 12 patients with type 2 diabetes (mean±SD; BMI 27±2.6 kg/m2, HbA1c 7.1±1.4% (54±15 mmol/mol) in this double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study to investigate the contribution of endogenous GIP to the effects of the DPP-4 inhibitor sitagliptin. Participants underwent two randomized 13-day treatment courses of sitagliptin (100 mg/day) and placebo, respectively. At the end of each treatment period, we performed two mixed meal tests with infusion of the GIP receptor antagonist GIP(3-30)NH2 (1,200 pmol/kg/min) or saline placebo. Sitagliptin lowered mean fasting plasma glucose by 1.1 mmol/L compared to placebo treatment. During placebo treatment, postprandial glucose excursions were increased during GIP(3-30)NH2 compared to saline (ΔAUC%±SEM; +7.3±2.8%) but were unchanged during sitagliptin treatment. Endogenous GIP improved beta cell function by 37±12% during DPP-4 inhibition by sitagliptin. This was determined by the insulin secretion rate / plasma glucose ratio. We calculated an estimate of the ‘absolute sitagliptin-mediated impact of GIP on beta cell function’ as the insulinogenic index during sitagliptin treatment plus saline infusion minus the insulinogenic index during sitagliptin plus GIP(3-30)NH2. This estimate was expressed relative to the maximal potential contribution of GIP to the effect of sitagliptin (= 100%), defined as the difference between the full sitagliptin treatment effect, including actions mediated by GIP (sitagliptin plus saline) and the physiological response minus any contribution by GIP (placebo treatment plus GIP(3-30)NH2). We demonstrate insulinotropic and glucose-lowering effects of endogenous GIP in patients with type 2 diabetes, and that endogenous GIP contributes to the improved beta cell function observed during DPP-4 inhibition. 
Advancing Academic Capacity in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine to Strengthen Rehabilitation in Health Systems Worldwide: A Joint Effort by the European Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, the Association of Academic Physiatrists, and the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Authors: Frontera Walter R. , Stucki Gerold , Engkasan Julia P. , Francisco Gerard E. , Gutenbrunner Christoph , Hasnan Nazirah , Lains Jorge , Yusof Yusniza Mohd , Negrini Stefano , Battistella Linamara Rizzo , Sowa Gwen , Stam Henk , Bickenbach Jerome , Rehabilitation Medicine The European Academy of , Academic Physiatrists The Association of , Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine The International Society of
Published: July 2022

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Frequency Domain Analysis of F-16 Aircraft in a Variety of Flight Conditions
Authors: Özcan Abdurrahim Bilal , Caferov Elbrus
Published: July 2022

Examining the flight quality of an aircraft to ensure the stability of the aircraft, increase maneuverability, and make the aircraft easier to control by the pilot necessitates an examination of the natural stability of the system. Within the scope of the paper, the frequency domain response of the F-16 aircraft dynamics is analyzed using Simulink models considering two different flight regimes because the frequency-domain methods have many distinct and important advantages over time-domain methods. Aerodynamic, propulsive, and atmospheric databases are used to create the nonlinear model. The trim analysis for cruise flights is carried out to obtain trim parameters. The aircraft is numerically linearized using the small perturbation theory. The linearized dynamics for each trim condition are used to create transfer functions for each input. The linear model is subsequently examined in the frequency domain to obtain information about the dynamic behavior of the aircraft, and flight quality analysis was examined by considering the lateral and longitudinal modes of the aircraft by international standards. It has been clearly understood the stability augmentation system design has critical importance for the modes with unstable or long steady-state duration.
Comparison of High-Resolution Manometry in Patients Complaining of Dysphagia Among Patients with or without Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Immaneni Shubha , Solanki Arun , Annasamy Chezhian , Karunakaran Premkumar , Selvi Caroline , A. Aravind , K Muthukumaran , R. Murali
Published: July 2022

Background: DM patients can have varying gastrointestinal symptoms. Assessment of esophageal dysmotility in diabetic patients using HRM has not been much evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine the motility pattern using HRM of Diabetics versus non-diabetics patients who presents with dysphagia. Methods: HRM of total 100 patients (48 diabetics and 52 non-diabetics) age and gender matched with dysphagia were included in this study. Patient’s demographic data, medication usage were recorded for each patient. HRM for each patient was done and parameters were recorded. Results: Overall 56% of diabetic patients were found to have an esophageal motility disorder. Diabetic patients were more likely to have ineffective esophageal motility (29% vs 7.7%, p = 0.005) as compared to non-diabetics. There was a trend for Achalasia and major disorders of peristalsis seen more in Non-diabetics patients with dysphagia as compared to Diabetic patients. Conclusions: More than half of the diabetic patients with dysphagia have some type of an esophageal motility disorder. Diabetic patients need to be assessed by HRM for motility disorder and requires proper glycemic control to prevent progression of dysphagia.
Emotional Intelligence as a predictor of productivity and occupational stress of employees in electrical industries
Authors: Ogbuanya Chinyere Theresa , Okeke Chinedu I. , Maashin Amenger
Published: July 2022

The study investigated the relationship between emotional intelligence, occupational stress and productivity of employees in electrical industries. Research questions were answered while null hypotheses formulated were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a correlational research design and was carried out in North Central States of Nigeria. The population for the study was 301 employees in electrical industries. The entire employees were involved in the study. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire titled Emotional Intelligence, Occupational Stress and Productivity Questionnaire (EIOSPQ). Five experts face- validated the instrument. The internal consistency of the questionnaire items was determined using Cronbach alpha reliability method and coefficients of 0.88 was obtained for Electrical Occupational Stress, 0.94 for Productivity of workers in electrical occupation, 0.85 for Emotional intelligence of employees. The overall reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.96. Out of 301 copies of EIOSPQ administered, 295 copies were completed representing 98.01 percent return rate. Pearson product moment correlation and regression analysis were employed to analyse data for answering research questions and hypotheses. The findings on hypotheses revealed that: EI significantly predicts productivity of employees in electrical industries, EI does not significantly predicts occupational stress of employees in electrical industries, emotional intelligence was a significant moderator of the relationship between occupational stress and productivity of employees in electrical industries, demographic variables were not significantly influenced emotional intelligence and productivity of employees in electrical industries. It was recommended that employees in electrical industries should be sensitized through workshops and seminars on how EI can influence their productivity and occupational stress in their occupations.
Comparison of the impact of the learning system during the COVID-19 Pandemic in several countries and Indonesia
Authors: Muji Anggarda Paramita , Falma Fris Okta , Rusdinal Rusdinal , Ananda Azwar , Gistituati Nurhizrah , Hidayat Hendra
Published: July 2022

Online learning is an alternative during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to empirically verify the impact of the learning system during the COVID-19 pandemic in several countries and Indonesia. The method used in writing this article is using the prism method, which is part of the literature search method from national and international article sources, which is carried out using an indexed search on Google Scholar. The articles reviewed were the latest 49 articles from 2020 to 2022, consisting of 40 national journals and 9 international journals. The results of the study are presented as follows; (1) The search results prove an increase in the number of articles published from 2020-2021; (2) The distribution of articles by type and method of data is presented using more qualitative data; (3) The results showed that the impact of the learning system during the covid-19 pandemic had a major impact on the learning system, namely the positive and negative impacts of online learning carried out by every school facing the covid-19 pandemic. Online learning itself is very influential on learning during the pandemic and is the most widely used. Digital literacy competence is highly demanded in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING METHOD: IS IMMUNO-MARKER A BETTER OPTION?
Authors: Saluja Tradeep , Khan Tamkin , Vasenwala Shaista Manan , Ali Eram , Ahmad Ayesha
Published: July 2022

Cervical cytology by Papanicolaou [PAP] staining has been the backbone of primary screening of cervical cancer. For low resource countries, the major constraints in running a successful screening program are paucity of experienced personnel, requirement for multiple visits, economic considerations and inherent attributes of the test including a low sensitivity and specificity. The present study was designed to compare the efficacy of commonly available screening tests and feasibility of immuno-markers [p16 & Ki-67] as a primary screening tool. This was a cross-sectional analytical study. 100 patients were approached and agreed to participate in this study. They underwent cervical screening by multiple modalities including PAP smear, Liquid based cytology [LBC], HPV- DNA testing, cytology + HPV- DNA/p16/ Ki-67 and dual markers. Screening test results were compared with histopathology and statistical analysis done. The sensitivity and specificity of conventional cytology was 61.11% and 70%; LBC: 88.88% and 50%; Cytology + HPV DNA: 94.44% and 50%; Cytology + p16: 88.88% and 60%; Cytology + Ki-67: 88.88% and 100%; P16+Ki67: 88.88% and 60%. Combining Ki- 67 with Conventional cytology improved specificity and positive predictive value of cervical cancer screening.
CARCINOMA COLON SIGNET-RING CELL TYPE: A RARE CASE REPORT
Authors: Shukla Shivangi , Jaiswal Jyoti , Naziya Saba , Shukla Garima , Verma Priyanka , Lal Nirupma
Published: July 2022

Carcinoma colon ranks third among the commonest cancer in the world, while seen less common in the Asian countries however lately an increasing trend has been observed. Majorly the elderly population is at an increased risk of colon cancer however early onset of the disease has also been observed in past few years. Various histologic subtypes with different prognoses are present, but the most common histological type is Adenocarcinoma (1). Signet-ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) is a known rare subtype of colorectal carcinoma (< 1%) officially recognized by the WHO, mucinous types are aggressive with poor outcomes and are most commonly diagnosed around the fourth to fifth decade of life comprising only 1% of colorectal cancers. So we report a case of a 40-year-old male with adenocarcinoma colon of signet ring cell type. The patient presented with localized abdominal discomfort with only generalized weakness and fatigue which was later evaluated to be a near-obstructing right-sided colonic mass. Patient was taken up for surgery and was found to have diffuse carcinomatosis.
SEVERE PLASMODIUM VIVAX MALARIA IN AN ADOLESCENT
Authors: Chhabra Harpreet Kaur , Kritika Aashlesha , Nanda Chhavi , Shmasi Sumaiya
Published: July 2022

Vivax malaria is in general described and considered as benign as it less likely causes severe illness, compared to malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum (P.falciparum)species. Of late, there have been increasing evidences of Plasmodium Vivax (P.vivax) too causing severe disease and leading to poor outcomes.. We report a case of severe P vivax malaria in a 12 year old child complicated by Acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)
Manajemen Keuangan Lembaga Pendidikan Islam (Studi Tafsir Al-Mizan: M. Husain Tabataba’i)
Authors: Puspitasari Fantika Febry , Hamidah Tutik , Rofiq Aunur
Published: July 2022

Financial management demandstransparent and accountable financial accountability. To implement it effectively, it is necessary to internalize strong Islamic values. This article examined the principles of financial management in the Qur'an by using the interpretation of al MizanTabataba'i. Theological tendencies in al-Mizan's interpretation were relevant to study financial management which required fundamental principles in Islam. This research employed literature study. The results of the study indicated that Surah Yusuf contained fundamental values in carrying out effective financial management. Surah Yusuf verse 43-49 implied that planning was preceded by an assessment of the condition. Surah Yusuf verse 55 conveyed the characteristics that must be possessed by a person in the financial management. Surah Yusuf verse 59 showed the readiness to face auditing or budget evaluation. This study was supported by Surah Al Ma'un verse 1-3 that in the implementation of financial management of education institution, Islamic education institutions should not ignore orphans and the poor. Keywords: Financial management; Islamic education; Interpretation of al-Mizan
Evaluasi Program Hammalatul Qur’an dalam Meningkatkan Bacaan dan Hafalan Al Qur’an Guru
Authors: Yurika Tince Ajeng , Warlizasusi Jumira , Sumarto Sumarto
Published: July 2022

This study aimed to describe the evaluation of the Hammalatul Qur'an Program at SDIT Rabbi Radhiyya 02 Rejang Lebong in improving teachers’ reading and memorization of the Qur'an. To know the achievement level of the goal had been set, an evaluation was needed related to its management functions, planning, implementation, checking/evaluation and corrective action activities on the implementation of the program. In its implementation, the Plan Do Check and Act (PDCA) approach was applied. This study aimed to determine the extent to which teachers have mastered and achieved the objectives of the program. The information obtained from the evaluation using the PDCA model became the feedback to the implementation of the program and itwould be used to improve the Hammalatul Qur'an program in the future. This research method employed a descriptive qualitative approach, in which the data were collected through observation and interviews to the Hammalatul Qur'an team, and supported by some related literature. The research data were reduced and presented, then analyzed for several conclusions. The results showed that planning (Plan) stage createdthree formulation products, namelyvision, mission and objectives of the program. Implementation (Do) stage was in the forms of regular training. Evaluation (Check) stage was done byhaving initial tests and final tests for the program. The follow-up (Act) stage was by issuing a report card ofHammalatul Qur'an and the coaching session.Keywords: Evaluation, Hammalatul Qur'an Program, PDCA
The Role of Akidah Akhlak Teachers in Fostering Students’ Good Character in MTs Negeri 1 Tanjungkarang
Authors: Putra Joni , Saputri Rima Yuni
Published: July 2022

The background of the problem in this research was the importance of teacher’s role in fostering the good character of students. Based on the results of preliminary research, there were still many students who showed bad attitudes such as fighting, not wanting to help friends who were having difficulties, being ignorant, and so on. This study used a qualitative method and the data sources in this study included teachers of Akidah Akhlak subject, school principal, and students. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique was inductive and described narratively. The results of this study indicated that the teachers of Akidah Akhlak at MTs Negeri 1 Tanjungkarang generally have carried out their roles quite well, especially in fostering the good character of the students. Keywords: Role of Akidah Akhlak Teacher, Fostering Students’Good Character
PERANAN KEPALA MADRASAH TERHADAP KINERJA GURU
Authors: PURWANTI SRI
Published: July 2022

Kepala Madrasah adalah sebagai seorang tenaga fungsional guru yang diberi tugas untuk memimpin suatu sekolah dimana diselenggarakan proses belajar mengajar, atau tempat di mana terjadi interaksi antara guru yang memberi pelajaran dan murid yang menerima pelajaran”. Sebagai orang yang mendapat tugas tambahan berarti tugas pokok Kepala Madrasah tersebut adalah guru yaitu sebagai tenaga pengajar dan pendidik,di sisni berarti dalam suatu sekolah seorang Kepala Madrasah harus mempunyai tugas sebagai seorang guru yang melaksanakan atau memberikan pelajaran atau mengajar bidang studi tertentu atau memberikan bimbingan. Berarti Kepala Madrasah menduduki dua fungsi yaitu sebagai tenaga kependidikan dan tenaga pendidik. Peningkatan kinerja guru dapat dilakukan dengan pembinaan dan pengembangan profesi guru yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kinerja dan dilakukan secara terus menerus sehingga mampu menciptakan kinerja sesuai dengan persyaratan yang diinginkan. Semakin sering profesi guru dikembangkan melalui berbagai kegiatan maka semakin mendekatkan guru pada pencapaian predikat guru yang profesional dalam menjalankan tugasnya sehingga harapan kinerja guru yang lebih baik akan tercapai. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan (library research) karena sumber datanya diperoleh dari buku-buku dan dokumen-dokumen tertulis lainnya. Untuk keperluan tersebut, penulis menggunakan beberapa sumber kepustakaan, dalam hal ini penulis berusaha mengumpulkan data yang berkenaan dengan peranan kepala sekolah terhadap kinerja guru. Analisa data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode deskriptis analitis. Dengan demikian tahapan yang dilakukan adalah dengan mendeskripsikan masalah-masalah penting yang relevan dengan sebagaimana sebenarnya peranan kepala sekolah terhadap kinerja guru. Hal penting dalam pembelajaran setelah guru menguasai bahan ajar adalah peran guru dalam mengelola pembelajaran. Pengelolaan 191 pembelajaran menjadi hal penting karena berkaitan langsung dengan aktivitas belajar siswa. Upaya guru untuk menguasai bahan ajar yang akan diajarkan, merencanakan dan melaksanakan kegiatan pembelajaran dengan optimal dapat terwujud apabila dalam diri guru tersebut ada dorongan dan tekad yang kuat (komitmen) untuk menjalankan tugasnya dengan baik. Ukuran kinerja guru terlihat dari rasa tanggung jawabnya menjalankan amanah, profesi yang diembannya, rasa tanggung jawab moral dipundaknya. Semua itu akan terlihat pada rasa tanggung jawabnya mempersiapkan segala perlengkapan pengajaran sebelum melaksanakan proses pembelajaran. Selain itu, guru juga sudah mempertimbangkan akan metodologi yang akan digunakan, termasuk alat media pendidikan yang akan dipakai, serta alat penilaian apa yang digunakan di dalam pelaksanaan evaluasi. Dengan demikian siswa yang berkualitas pasti memerlukan kinerja guru yang maksimal. Kata kunci: kepala madrasah, kinerja guru
PEMBERDAYAAN POLITIK PENDIDIKAN DAN PENGUATAN SOSIAL BUDAYA DALAM PEMBANGUNAN PENDIDIKAN NASIONAL
Authors: YETRI YETRI
Published: July 2022

Upaya untuk menumbuhkembangkan kehidupan sosial budaya yang yang sehat sesuai dengan jati diri dan nilai-nilai budaya bangsa,  ditengah masyarakat yang berhadapan dengan perubahan yang begitu cepat,  maka lagi-lagi pelu dilakukan upaya penguatan sosial terutama melalui pendidikan masyarakat, sehingga diharapkan penguatan aspek sosial budaya tersebut diharapkan dapat dapat menopang pembangunan pendidikan nasional yang lebih bermartabat.
Cryptocurrencies Advantages and Disadvantages: A Review
Authors:   Palestine Technical University, Qaroush Zaer , Zakarneh Shadi , Dawabsheh Ammar
Published: July 2022

With the rapid spread of technology in life and the necessary need to increase the speed of payment processes, confidentiality, and privacy, cryptocurrencies appeared. A cryptocurrency is a virtual and intangible currency, in which transactions are made through the internet. These currencies are characterized by decentralization, transparency, and privacy. Because transactions are carried out through a cryptography process and depend on Blockchain technology it is highly protected. Blockchain generally is a distributed ledger or a decentralized database. The Blockchain architecture combines advanced cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and a complex system of incentives. In cryptocurrency, transactions are created, transferred, and verified through an integrated process called mining. Blockchain technology architecture has given cryptocurrencies many advantages and features that increase their strength and distinction from regular financial transactions such as decentralization, confidentiality, anonymity, very low fees, unrestricted by geography, transparency, protection from Inflation, and the peer-to-peer network. The misuse of powerful features in cryptocurrencies and Blockchain technology has led to many disadvantages such as the risks of lack of knowledge, the lack of wide acceptance, the high risk of investment, its volatile nature, and the inability to return missing payments. This study concentrates on cryptocurrencies in terms of advantages and disadvantages.
Penguatan Kebijakan Anti-SLAPP dalam Mewujudkan Keadilan Lingkungan di Indonesia
Authors: Diaz Marchethy Riwani , Putri Jennifer Kurnia , Jegiantho Jovita Bunga
Published: July 2022

The polemic of environmental problems create an Anti-Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participations (Anti-SLAPP) concept, as a solution to overcome the problem of removing public participation in the fight for environmental justice that has been regulated in Article 66 of Law Number 32 Year 2009 concerning The Protection and Management of The Environment. But in fact, that regulation doesn't guarantee legal protection and justice for all of the people, especially for the environmental activists. The issuance of Law Number 11 Year 2020 which changes the main elements related to the environment, provides an in-depth analysis space for author. Based on that, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the relevance of the Anti-SLAPP regulation and its implementation in realizing environmental justice, and the mechanism for strengthening the Anti-SLAPP regulation related to the issuance of Law Number 11 Year 2020. The method used in this paper is a juridical-normative method with secondary data that were collected through literature study and journals. The result of the research and study is the Anti-SLAPP regulation in Law Number 32 Year 2009 concerning The Protection and Management of The Environment, as changed in Law Number 11 Year 2020 is inconsistent with the fact. Therefore, this problem requires improvements in terms of legal substance, structure, and culture in order to realize a comprehensive environmental justice.
Fire has short-term negative effects on a super-dominant native fern, Pteridium arachnoideum (Dennstaedtiaceae), in a Brazilian savanna
Authors:   Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo, Tiberio Fernanda C.S. , Xavier Rafael O. ,   State University of Campinas, Dodonov Pavel ,   Federal University of Bahia, Silva Matos Dalva M. ,   Federal University of São Carlos
Published: July 2022

Although fire occurrence plays a central role in the dominance of the super-dominant bracken fern Pteridium arachnoideum in Neotropical forests, it is unclear whether this applies to the Brazilian savanna (Cerrado), which vegetation is naturally adapted to fire. We assessed fire effects on the aboveground biomass of P. arachnoideum in the Cerrado Ecological Reserve in Central Brazil. We measured frond height, density, standing biomass, and litter biomass before and for two years following a prescribed fire, and also sampled a control site to control for other mortality events and for seasonal variation. The average P. arachnoideum frond height and aboveground biomass decreased over three times in the burnt site 18 months after the fire. The frond density decreased both in the burnt and control site, indicating that this may have been caused in another way than by fire. Conversely, litter biomass decreased shortly after the fire in the burnt site, but returned to pre-fire levels in one year. Possible explanations for the lasting negative effects of fire on the height and biomass of P. arachnoideum include the implementation of the prescribed fire early in the dry season, which likely limited immediate clonal regrowth, and the herbivory by leaf-cutting ants. Nevertheless, the effective clonal growth of P. arachnoideum apparently precluded the fire from having stronger effects and hence this species was not excluded from the site. We conclude that direct and indirect fire effects may cause the decline of P. arachnoideum in Cerrado, so that prescribed fires may be applied as a management strategy in Cerrado sites where this species is super-dominant, ideally in combination with other control measures.
revistas Mundo Atómico y Ciencia e Investigación
Authors: Curin Daniela , Alessandroni Rosario , Rodriguez Camila
Published: July 2022

Mundo Atómico fue una revista editada entre 1950 y 1955 durante la presidencia de Juan Domingo Perón. Se propuso crear un vínculo entre la ciencia y el pueblo con la idea de que el acceso al conocimiento CyT y la política científica del país no quedarán solamente en manos de los especialistas, sino que fueran abiertas al resto de la sociedad. Ciencia e Investigación es una revista publicada por la Asociación Argentina para el Progreso de las Ciencias desde 1946. Se propone despertar el interés por la ciencia y estimular el desarrollo de la investigación científica basada en la libertad de investigación. Ambas revistas se proponían la divulgación científica, pero con miradas y perspectivas muy diferentes. En este artículo se analizan y comparan las características de ambas revistas como reflejo de dos enfoques del desarrollo científico tecnológico nacional, que más allá del contexto histórico en que se manifestaron, conserva vigencia en la actualidad.
Participación de las mujeres en los gobiernos corporativos de los grupos económicos
Authors: Pérez Sánchez Beatriz , Palomeque Cruz Leticia
Published: July 2022

Estudiar el género dentro de las organizaciones a través de su participación y del aumento numérico en la contratación, y logro de posiciones de autoridad en la escala jerárquica organizacional, conlleva a considerar a la organización como un espacio social complejo; entre las organizaciones, la empresa es considerada una forma racional moderna de la división social del trabajo, donde el acceso de las mujeres posibilita nuevos roles. Las contribuciones de la investigación subyacen en las siguientes consideraciones: a) una revisión de la literatura en pro de estudios previos; b) una revisión de las estadísticas oficiales en relación con la participación de la mujer en el mercado laboral; c) metodología; d) sistematización y análisis de la disposición del grado de cumplimiento de los principios y aplicación de buenas prácticas corporativas con base en un cuestionario de acceso público de la Bolsa Mexicana de Valores que incluye la recomendación de considerar a las mujeres en la integración de su gobierno corporativo; e) la participación de las mujeres en las juntas directivas de las grandes empresas o grupos económicos; f) conclusiones; g) propuestas y, h) referencias bibliográficas utilizadas.
EFFECT OF SALICYLIC ACID AND KAOLIN ON YIELD, PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS, AND FATTY ACID COMPOSITION IN OLIVE CULTIVARS UNDER REGULATED DEFICIT IRRIGATION
Authors: Azizifar Sadegh , Abdossi Vahid , Gholami Rahmatollah , Ghavami Mehrdad , Torkashvand Ali Mohammadi
Published: July 2022

In this study, effect of salicylic acid (SA) and kaolin (KL) separately and simultaneously on yield, physiological traits and fatty acids composition of two olive cultivars (i.e. ‘Zard’ and ‘Roghani’) was investigated under three irrigation regimes. Results showed that deficit irrigation, especially 50% crop evapotranspiration (ETc), increased accumulation of MDA, proline and activity of antioxidant enzymes, but decreased chlorophyll content and yield in both the olive cultivars, as compared to full irrigation (100% ETc). Applying SA and KL alleviated the harmful effect of water deficit on plants through enhancing their chlorophyll content and antioxidant activity, and accordingly improved their yield, as compared to the controls. On the contrary, low irrigation mounted some fatty acids such as palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, while reduced unsaturated/saturated fatty acids. Moreover, applying SA and KL simultaneously, as compared to the controls, increased unsaturated/saturated fatty acids and the quality of extracted olive oil. In general, the results showed that a simultaneous effect of SA and KL, in comparison to their separate application, had a better effect on yield and quality of olive under water deficit.
STUDY ON in vitro INDUCTION OF ROOTING AND CHANGES IN ENDOGENOUS HORMONE CONTENT OF Lagerstroemia indica ‘ZIJINGLING’
Authors: Huang Feiying , Tang Li , Wang Xiaoming , Cai Neng , Qiao Zhongquan
Published: July 2022

Different media had different effects on the induction of rooting of Lagerstroemia indica ‘Zijingling’. The aims of this study were to identify the best rooting medium, determine the changes in endogenous hormone content in aseptic seedlings of ‘Zijingling’, and then analyze its role in the rooting process, to improve the rooting rate. Using a test tube seedling of ‘Zijingling’ as the experimental material, the tissue cells were observed via paraffin sectioning, and the changes in endogenous hormone content during the rooting process were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography. The results showed that 1/2 MS Medium had the most significant effect on rooting in the basic medium. The promoting effects of different auxins on rooting decreased in magnitude in the order 3-Indolebutyric acid (IBA) > Naphthalene acetic acid (NAA)> Indole-3-aceticacid (IAA). The optimal rooting medium was 1/2 MS + 0.6 mg L-1 IBA+ 15 g L-1 sucrose + 5 g L-1 agar + 200 mg L-1 activated carbon , and the highest induction rate of adventitious roots was 92.5%. The rooting of ‘Zijingling’ is classified as a primordial type of induced rooting. Exogenous IBA content promoted an increase in endogenous IAA and Gibberellic acid (GA3) contents. High contents of IAA, GA3, and Abscisic acid (ABA) and low content of Zeatin riboside (ZR) promoted the growth of adventitious roots, whereas high contents of IAA and ZR, and low contents of GA3 and ABA were required for the induction of root primordia. High levels of IAA/ZR and low levels of IAA/ABA promoted the differentiation of root primordia. However, low levels of IAA/ZR and high levels of IAA/ABA promoted adventitious root elongation.
New French tiny spider mites (Prostigmata, Tetranychidae) on a tiny broom
Authors: Auger Philippe , Arabuli Tea , Migeon Alain
Published: July 2022

Two new spider mite species collected in southern France on the tiny broom Genista pulchella are described. The new species, Bryobia (Lyobia) baroni sp. n. and Tenuipalpoides genistearum sp. n are among the smallest known species belonging to the genera Bryobia (Lyobia) and Tenuipalpoides, respectively. In addition, pictures, corrections on body size measurements and additional morphological data of Tenuipalpoides ziziphus are provided.
Anesthetic effects of alfaxalone-ketamine-midazolam and alfaxalone-ketamine-dexmedetomidine administered intramuscularly in black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus)
Authors: Hiebert Kara , Eshar David , Sarvi Jasmine , Beaufrère Hugues
Published: July 2022

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate and compare the anesthetic effects of alfaxalone-ketamine-midazolam (AKM) and alfaxalone-ketamine-dexmedetomidine (AKD) in black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus).

ANIMALS

9 male black-tailed prairie dogs.

PROCEDURES

Prairie dogs were anesthetized with AKM (6 mg/kg alfaxalone, 30 mg/kg ketamine, and 1.5 mg/kg midazolam) and AKD (6 mg/kg alfaxalone, 30 mg/kg ketamine, and 0.15 mg/kg dexmedetomidine) in a prospective, complete cross-over study. Atipamezole (1.5 mg/kg) after AKD or flumazenil (0.1mg/kg) after AKM was administered 45 minutes after induction of anesthesia. Onset of general anesthesia, physiologic parameters, depth of anesthesia, and time to recovery after reversal administration were evaluated for each treatment.

RESULTS

Both AKM and AKD produced a deep plane of anesthesia in black-tailed prairie dogs that varied in duration. The median induction times for AKM and AKD were 82 and 60 seconds, respectively. The median recovery times for AKM and AKD were 27 and 21 minutes, respectively. There were no significant differences between protocols for induction (P = .37) and recovery (P = .51) times. All measured reflexes were absent in all animals at 5 minutes postinduction, with hindlimb reflexes returning prior to forelimb reflexes. Heart rate was lower but respiratory rate was higher in the AKD treatment. Body temperature decreased significantly for both protocols (P < .001) and was significantly lower with AKM than AKD (P < .001).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Both AKM and AKD produced a deep plane of anesthesia in black-tailed prairie dogs. For both protocols, heat support and oxygen support are indicated.
Mitigating Overvoltage in Power Grids with Photovoltaic Systems by Energy Storage
Authors: Landl Sarah , Kirchsteiger Harald
Published: July 2022

The rise of photovoltaic (PV) penetration is contributing to the increasing incidence of overvoltage detection in the electrical grid during times of high-power generation. Overvoltage can cause disturbances or (partial) failures in the electrical supply network, since the components used are designed for a certain voltage band. One option to counteract too high voltage levels and thus ensure power quality, grid stability and resilience is the absorption of active power by means of a battery energy storage system (BESS). In this paper, we first built a suitable simulation setup for a typical European network section, including a large-scale PV system connected to the 10 kV level and a BESS model. A suitable charging and discharging algorithm for the BESS with the aim to realize peak shaving for the grid voltage was developed and implemented. Simulations, performed in MATLAB/Simulink®, show the dependence of the battery capacity and power on the grid-serving effect of BESS. By determining appropriate values for these two factors a significant reduction of the voltage level could be achieved.
Agro Biopolymer: A Sustainable Future of Agriculture – State of Art Review
Authors: Patel Nidhiben , Feofilovs Maksims , Blumberga Dagnija
Published: July 2022

Due to the rising demand for food and feed, agricultural waste increases, while plastic pollution increases due to hostile human activities. The sustainable way to utilize agricultural waste and promote the bioeconomy concept is to produce an alternative product of plastic, i.e., ‘bioplastic’. This paper used different keywords to perform the bibliometric analysis of the scientific publication related to bioplastic, agricultural waste, and sustainability. Remarkably, results show the increasing research interest in bioplastic with the key developing trends in sustainable bioplastic production, agriculture waste management, biopolymer, and biological processes. The identified developing trends can be used for further research to create a sustainable agricultural sector and produce higher added-value products. Moreover, this study discovered that the agro-biopolymer area needs more focus on sustainable development considering the economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
Exploring Dance Aesthetic in Contemporary Choreography at Universitas Negeri Gorontalo
Authors: Sitharesmi Riana Diah
Published: July 2022

In contemporary society, the creative concept of Indonesian choreography encounters the digitalisation and commercialisation, that can be both challenging and frightening. While young choreographers in Gorontalo are adjusting themselves in learning contemporary, they too need to appreciate traditional dance aesthetic, so they will have a clear concept while using ethnic elements in creating dance. One of the embodiments of North Sulawesi’s dance aesthetic is Dana Dana, developed in a limited way in Bolaang Mongondow. The similar dance is also existing in Gorontalo under the same name but slightly different in some components. As dance aesthetic is essential to construct the regional dance style, it is necessary to look further how the aesthetic of Bolaang Mongondow’s Dana Dana brings the distinctive features in the forms of choreographic development. Using a phenomenological approach integrated with creative-based choreographic, this research examined how the experimental and explorative works enrich the student’s experience to produce genuine vocabularies, and the embodiment of cultural values in their creation. Through a circle of observing-feeling-imagining-manifesting-forming, the concept of contemporary choreography embraces new artistic understanding that bring the transcendental realm of creativity. Mengeksplorasi Estetika Tari pada Koreografi Kontemporer di Universitas Negeri GorontaloAbstrakDalam masyarakat kontemporer, konsep kreatif koreografi Indonesia menghadapi tantangan digitalisasi dan komersialisasi, yang sekaligus menakutkan. Pada saat koreografer muda di Gorontalo sedang menyesuaikan diri dan mempelajari kontemporer, mereka juga perlu menghayati nilai-nilai budaya seperti estetika tari, sehingga mereka akan memiliki konsep yang jelas saat menggunakan elemen etnis dalam mencipta tari. Salah satu wujud estetika tari daerah Sulawesi Utara adalah tari Dana Dana yang dikembangkan secara terbatas di Bolaang Mongondow. Menarik, karena tarian serupa juga ada di Gorontalo dengan nama yang sama namun sedikit berbeda di beberapa komponen. Karena estetika tari sangat penting untuk membangun gaya tari daerah, maka perlu dilihat lebih jauh bagaimana estetika tari Dana Dana Bolaang Mongondow menghadirkan ciri khas dalam bentuk pengembangan koreografi. Menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologis yang terintegrasi dengan koreografi berbasis kreatif, penelitian ini mengkaji bagaimana kerja eksperimental dan eksploratif memperkaya pengalaman mahasiswa untuk menghasilkan kosakata gerak sejati, dan memberi wujud nilai-nilai budaya dalam penciptaannya. Melalui proses melingkar mengamati-merasakan- membayangkan-mewujudkan-membentuk, konsep koreografi kontemporer diarahkan untuk merengkuh pemahaman artistik secara baru yang membawa kreativitas pada ranah transendental.
Going Viral
Authors: Curry Derek , Gradecki Jennifer
Published: July 2022

Going Viral is an interactive artwork that invites people to intervene in the
spreading of misinformation by sharing informational videos about COVID-19 that feature algorithmically generated celebrities, social media influencers, and politicians that have made or shared claims about the coronavirus that are count- er to the official consensus of healthcare professionals and were categorized as misinformation. In the videos, algorithmically-generated speakers deliver public service announcements or present news stories that counter the misinformation they had previously promoted on social media. The shareable YouTube videos present a recognizable, but glitchy, reconstruction of the celebrities. The obvi- ous digital fabrication of the videos prevents their classification as deepfakes by content moderators and helps viewers reflect on the authority of celebrities on issues of public health and the validity of information shared on social media.