bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Calculation of Belt Conveyor for Transferring Steel Grit in Sandblasting Room
Authors:   President University, Sutisna Nanang Ali , Sudarso Liwiryon
Published: April 2022

This paper presents a study of belt conveyor for transferring steel grit as main sandblasting material in blasting room. The belt conveyor was designed to replace the existing screw conveyor that frequently breakdown due to the repair of bearings that was damaged by insertion of steel grit into the bearings. In addition, the screw conveyor transport capacity was considered inefficient because some of the steel grit was not transferred as it was left in the gap between the screw and the cover plate. The design process initiated with an examination of the existing problem, then a series of calculation was carried out to determine its specification refering to the existing conveyor data. As a result, the belt conveyor was designed with the capacity of 236.81 tons per hour which is larger then the existing screw conveyor and have less breakdown since there will be no bearing damage as it occurs in the screw conveyor.
Analisa Buckling pada Spring JIS SWP B7 dengan Beban 1183 N
Authors:   Universitas Darma Persada, Sugiyanto Didik , Susanto Herry ,   Darma Persada of University, Ahdi Taufikul ,   Universitas Bung Karno
Published: April 2022

To analyze buckling on a spring, an experimental and simulation test is needed at the time of subsequent loading from the test results and experiments that can later become a parameter for the manufacturing industry in designing a spring component. From the test results, based on the analysis of the occurrence of buckling over is the size of the squarew where at the squarnest 6.00 mm and 6.30 mm buckling occurs 4.00 mm and 4.20 mm while the required standard is 3 mm so that it exceeds the existing standards. After reducing the squarnest to 4.00 mm and 4.30 mm, the results of the experiment resulted in buckling 2.00 mm and 2.20 mm which met the standard of less than 3 mm. Analysis of the standard coiling machine used refers to the free length, namely 257 to 260 mm at the 6.0 mm squarnest and 5.7 mm free length of 256.0 mm and 255.0 mm, which meets the standard after improvement experiments by changing Squarnest 3.0 mm and 4.0 mm resulting free length 258.0 mm and 259.0 mm which still meet the existing standards so that it does not affect the existing standards. The results of the safety factor test for the coil spring SWP B. 7.0 can be concluded that the safety factor has met the existing standards, namely 0.1500 <1. The results of calculations using experiments in the buckling testing process on the spring are stated to have met the standards by having a safety factor. <1.
Inter-branch character of the institute of promotion in Russian law
Authors:   E.N. Toguzaeva Saratov National Research State University named after N.G. Chernyshevsky, Toguzaeva E.N.
Published: April 2022

The article analyzes the propaganda as an intersectoral legal institution, highlights the current trends in the regulation of both destructive and constructive propaganda, analyzes the main features of an intersectoral institution, allowing to talk about the intersectoral institutionalization of propaganda. The author analyzes the norms of various branches of law regulating propaganda and responsibility associated with it, identifies the main factors stimulating the development of the institution in an intersectoral direction. The article analyzes the social needs and interests of society, modern conditions and reasons contributing to the emergence of new norms in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, regulating the emergence of new propaganda bans that were not previously available in Russian legislation. The problem of the overdue inter-sectoral unification of the terminological apparatus in the designated topic is outlined, first of all, in the need for a common inter-sectoral concept of "propaganda" in view of the uniformity of the subject of regulation.
Some problems of implementation of the Constitution of the Russian Federation at the present stage
Authors:   R.A. Nimatulaeva Dagestan State University, Nimatulaeva R.A.
Published: April 2022

The article discusses the main problems associated with the implementation of the Constitution of the Russian Federation. The relevance of the topic of the article is due to the fact that the implementation of constitutional norms is of great importance in our state at the present stage. Some problems related to the implementation of the Constitution of the Russian Federation after the amendments are analyzed. The reasons contributing to the formation of these problems are indicated. It is said that the credibility of the text of the new Constitution of the Russian Federation largely depends on the quality of the adopted federal regulations aimed at implementing the constitutional provisions. The result of the study is the formulation of conclusions and proposals for improving legislative and law enforcement activities.
Ensuring the quality and safety of food products as a basis for ensuring food security in the Russian Federation in the conditions of globalization of the food market
Authors:   E.V. Vorontsova SouthwestStateUniversity, Vorontsova E.V. , Vorontsov A.L. ,   A.L. Vorontsov Southwest State University
Published: April 2022

The article is devoted to the study of the problems of ensuring the food security of the Russian Federation in the context of the globalization of the world food market. The main attention of the authors is focused on the need to ensure the quality characteristics of food consumed by the population, since this factor has the greatest impact on the state of public health. It is noted that the development of globalization processes in the food market in Russia causes a number of risks to the health of citizens, and also poses a threat to the country's food sovereignty. These problems are solved by improving the quality characteristics of the food products in circulation (by developing quality criteria, establishing the obligation for some for them, building traceability systems for food products), increasing its economic and physical accessibility, increasing the volume of food products produced by domestic producers and others measures. At the same time, in Russia, food quality issues are the basis on which the entire system of ensuring national security in the food sector is built. In support of this thesis, the content of the strategic planning documents of the Russian state, dedicated to ensuring food security and improving the quality of food products, is analyzed.
Organic production in the Russian Federation: legislative support and law enforcement practice
Authors:   T.A. Guseva Oryol State University named after I.S. Turgenev, Guseva T.A. , Goncharova Yu.V. ,   Yu.V. Goncharova Oryol State University named after I.S. Turgenev
Published: April 2022

Organic agriculture is a complex system that unites the interests of all participants in this system: agricultural producers, end consumers and the state. By contributing to the development of organic agriculture, there is a simultaneous development of social, economic and, which is important, environmental factors. Now one of the main problems facing the world community is the problem of ecology, health and environmental protection. Organic agriculture basically carries these important criteria for approaching agriculture – causing minimal harm to the environment, producing high-quality and safe food, thereby having a beneficial effect on human health. This article discusses the problems of legislative regulation in the field of organic agriculture. The article will highlight the issue of production, processing and circulation of organic products in the Russian Federation. An analysis of the legislation governing relations in the organic market that has developed in Russia is given. The article reveals the problem of the lack of legal norms governing legal relations in the field of production, processing, storage, and export of organic products.
Smartphone Apps for Diabetes Medication Adherence: Systematic Review
Authors: Islam Sheikh Mohammed Shariful , Mishra Vinaytosh , Siddiqui Muhammad Umer , Moses Jeban Chandir , Adibi Sasan , Nguyen Lemai , Wickramasinghe Nilmini
Published: April 2022

Background

Diabetes is one of the leading noncommunicable chronic diseases globally. In people with diabetes, blood glucose levels need to be monitored regularly and managed adequately through healthy lifestyles and medications. However, various factors contribute to poor medication adherence. Smartphone apps can improve medication adherence in people with diabetes, but it is not clear which app features are most beneficial.

Objective

This study aims to systematically review and evaluate high-quality apps for diabetes medication adherence, which are freely available to the public in Android and Apple app stores and present the technical features of the apps.

Methods

We systematically searched Apple App Store and Google Play for apps that assist in diabetes medication adherence, using predefined selection criteria. We assessed apps using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) and calculated the mean app-specific score (MASS) by taking the average of app-specific scores on 6 dimensions, namely, awareness, knowledge, attitudes, intention to change, help-seeking, and behavior change rated on a 5-point scale (1=strongly disagree and 5=strongly agree). We used the mean of the app’s performance on these 6 dimensions to calculate the MASS. Apps that achieved a total MASS mean quality score greater than 4 out of 5 were considered to be of high quality in our study. We formulated a task-technology fit matrix to evaluate the apps for diabetes medication adherence.

Results

We identified 8 high-quality apps (MASS score≥4) and presented the findings under 3 main categories: characteristics of the included apps, app features, and diabetes medication adherence. Our framework to evaluate smartphone apps in promoting diabetes medication adherence considered physiological factors influencing diabetes and app features. On evaluation, we observed that 25% of the apps promoted high adherence and another 25% of the apps promoted moderate adherence. Finally, we found that 50% of the apps provided low adherence to diabetes medication.

Conclusions

Our findings show that almost half of the high-quality apps publicly available for free did not achieve high to moderate medication adherence. Our framework could have positive implications for the future design and development of apps for patients with diabetes. Additionally, apps need to be evaluated using a standardized framework, and only those promoting higher medication adherence should be prescribed for better health outcomes.
Identifying Patients With Hypoglycemia Using Natural Language Processing: Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Zheng Yaguang , Dickson Victoria Vaughan , Blecker Saul , Ng Jason M , Rice Brynne Campbell , Melkus Gail D’Eramo , Shenkar Liat , Mortejo Marie Claire R , Johnson Stephen B
Published: April 2022

Background

Accurately identifying patients with hypoglycemia is key to preventing adverse events and mortality. Natural language processing (NLP), a form of artificial intelligence, uses computational algorithms to extract information from text data. NLP is a scalable, efficient, and quick method to extract hypoglycemia-related information when using electronic health record data sources from a large population.

Objective

The objective of this systematic review was to synthesize the literature on the application of NLP to extract hypoglycemia from electronic health record clinical notes.

Methods

Literature searches were conducted electronically in PubMed, Web of Science Core Collection, CINAHL (EBSCO), PsycINFO (Ovid), IEEE Xplore, Google Scholar, and ACL Anthology. Keywords included hypoglycemia, low blood glucose, NLP, and machine learning. Inclusion criteria included studies that applied NLP to identify hypoglycemia, reported the outcomes related to hypoglycemia, and were published in English as full papers.

Results

This review (n=8 studies) revealed heterogeneity of the reported results related to hypoglycemia. Of the 8 included studies, 4 (50%) reported that the prevalence rate of any level of hypoglycemia was 3.4% to 46.2%. The use of NLP to analyze clinical notes improved the capture of undocumented or missed hypoglycemic events using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9), and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), and laboratory testing. The combination of NLP and ICD-9 or ICD-10 codes significantly increased the identification of hypoglycemic events compared with individual methods; for example, the prevalence rates of hypoglycemia were 12.4% for International Classification of Diseases codes, 25.1% for an NLP algorithm, and 32.2% for combined algorithms. All the reviewed studies applied rule-based NLP algorithms to identify hypoglycemia.

Conclusions

The findings provided evidence that the application of NLP to analyze clinical notes improved the capture of hypoglycemic events, particularly when combined with the ICD-9 or ICD-10 codes and laboratory testing.
Web Intrusion Detection Systems Comparison: Techniques and usage
Authors:   Department of Computer Science The University Of Sheffield United Kingdom, ALQAHTANI ABDULLAH HAMAD
Published: April 2022

Web attacks are one of the most concern these days. Vulnerable applications require protection, which can be provided through web application firewalls (WAF) and web intrusion detection systems (WIDS). Some of them are signature based and some detect / protect through anomaly detection. Various commercial solutions have been offered by vendors like CISCO ACE application firewall, Barracuda application firewall etc. Open source community has also contributed some formidable solutions like ModSecurity, PHPIDS, Ironbee, WebKnight and Snort etc. No solution has yet proven to be the silver bullet and this area is still a subject of active research. Inability to detect any novel attack has been the common weakness and has lead to various techniques being proposed for identifying zero-day attacks. In this paper, we analyze various commercial and open source web application protection solutions and make comparative analyses of their strengths andweaknesses, identifying any areas that still need attention of the research community.
Building Cross-Border Trade Union Solidarity in the Americas: Putting Organizational Identities at Stake
Authors: Dufour-Poirier Melanie
Published: April 2022

Purpose:This article considers an in-depth intra-case analysis of a North-South alliance that came into being in the Americas, where the absence of any state power regulating such initiatives makes their emergence more complex.  Methodological design:To substantiate this case, some 77 semi-structured field interviews were conducted between 2004 and 2018 with 60 key union representatives in the mining industry.  Results: Theyconfirm that a key to the success of transnational alliances lies in the actors’ ability to developa community of risks and fate built around a strong sense of belonging to the group, in opposition to opponents and in the name of clearly defined project and scale. They also confirm that three main levels ofcontingencies have shaped the alliance's evolution.  Research limitations: Even though our findings cannot be generalized, wider lessons can be learned from this contribution.  Findings:They dissolve the analytical relevance of the North-South cleavage which appears to be overused conceptually. The plasticity of the union responses in terms of transnational solidarity are also strongly rooted in space, time and the contingencies of the moment. Such findings open up an almost limitless field of possibilities for future research and validation in both the North and South.
DIET AND FEEDING BEHAVIOR OF THE MUSSURANA (Clelia clelia, SERPENTES: DIPSADIDAE) IN COSTA RICA: REPORT OF FIVE CASES
Authors: Solórzano Alejandro , Sasa Mahmood
Published: April 2022

We present a series of predation events by the ophiophagous snake Clelia clelia (Serpentes: Dipsadidae) from different regions of Costa Rica and comment on the strategy used to hunt and subdue the prey.
LÍMITE ALTITUDINAL DE LA SALAMANDRA Isthmura bellii (GREY, 1850) EN MÉXICO
Authors: Ponce Rosales Leonardo Daniel , Hernández-Gallegos Oswaldo , Rangel-Torres Omar , Jaso-Martínez Jessica
Published: April 2022

El Tlaconete rojo (Isthmura bellii) es una de las salamandras neotropicales de mayor tamaño con amplia distribución y cuenta con el récord del intervalo de elevación más grande que cualquier otra salamandra. En el presente trabajo registramos una elevación que supera lo reportado
NUEVOS REGISTROS DE LA SERPIENTE Enulius oligostichus EN SINALOA Y COMENTARIOS SOBRE SU DISTRIBUCIÓN
Authors: Lara Resendiz Rafael Alejandro , Jacobo González José David
Published: April 2022

Se describen dos nuevos registros de la culebra cola larga mexicana (Enulius oligostichus) en la Reserva Ecológica del Mineral de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, Cosalá, Sinaloa. Hasta la fecha, solo existía un registro en Sinaloa, pero en este trabajo, después de 55 años, ratificamos la presencia de esta serpiente en el estado, siendo los registros más norteños adyacentes a Durango.
NUEVO REGISTRO DE Pseudoeurycea lineola EN UN ÁREA PROTEGIDA PERIURBANA Y CONFIRMACIÓN DE LA ESPECIE EN XALAPA, VERACRUZ, MÉXICO
Authors: Sandoval-Comte Adriana , Vázquez-Corzas Flor G. , Pineda Eduardo
Published: April 2022

En esta nota informamos sobre el primer registro del tlaconete de cola larga Pseudoeurycea lineola, en un área protegida dominada por bosque secundario, en la periferia de la ciudad de Xalapa, Veracruz. El registro ocurre más de un siglo después del único registro que ha habido de la especie en el municipio de Xalapa.
Adaptation of the alginate production process for the brown alga Sargassum horridum (Fucales: Sargassaceae)
Authors: Loa Ramírez Ixchel Ariana , Rodríguez Montesinos Yoloxochitl Elizabeth , Arvizu Higuera Dora Luz , Hernández Carmona Gustavo
Published: April 2022

The genus Sargassum is a brown alga which is abundant in México, in the Gulf of California and the Caribbean Sea. The large biomass could be used to production of alginate, a polysaccharide with properties which allow it to form a thick solution or gels for different industries, such as for pharmaceutical and food products. The alginate production process may have some modifications, depending on the type of alga that is used as raw material, reducing water consumption and increasing the alginate yield and quality. In this research, the amount of water and reagents was optimized, reducing the volumes in the production process, based on the volumes used to process the giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera. Hydration was reduced from 1 : 10 to 1 : 4 (part of alga : volume of chemical), acid pre-extraction from 1 : 10 to 1 : 5, extraction from 1 : 16 to 1 : 10, and dilution from 1 : 55 to 1 : 15; bleaching was improved from very dark brown to pale brown. The main reason that reduction is possible is that Sargassum has a more rigid cell wall than Macrocystis, absorbing less water and producing less viscosity. Although the alginate viscosity is relatively low, some applications require low viscosity solutions. However, the gel strength reached up to 1906 g cm−2, which may compete with other alginates to produce gelling products. To avoid the use of hydrochloric acid and decrease the contamination of wastewater in the process, the acid pre-extraction stage was changed for a neutral pre-cooking stage, resulting in an increase of the alginate yield from 8.3 % to 13.5 %; the viscosity was normally kept low, but the gel strength increased up to 2400 g cm−2.
Construcción temprana de conocimientos numéricos
Authors: Noguera Ivana , Salsa Analía
Published: April 2022

Los libros ilustrados son una herramienta para promover la comprensión del número y de otros conceptos matemáticos. El propósito de este artículo es identificar y examinar las características de los libros numéricos (diseño y contenido) y su relación con los conocimientos que se despliegan durante la lectura conjunta entre niños y niñas preescolares y adultos (padres, docentes). Asimismo, el artículo revisa una serie de investigaciones empíricas sobre lectura y conocimientos numéricos (1992-2018) para caracterizar los libros empleados y analizar los resultados obtenidos en función de las propiedades del material. Esta revisión destaca algunas características de los libros que promueven la construcción conjunta de conocimientos numéricos en el hogar y la escuela: su carácter explícito, el empleo de distintas formas de representación, la presencia de colecciones de elementos concretos, delimitados, de igual tamaño, en disposiciones espaciales acordes a la actividad a propiciar y el uso de recursos narrativos o gráficos motivantes.
¿Cómo responden los estudiantes a problemas históricos?
Authors: Ruiz Zúñiga Marcela Alejandra , Henríquez Rodrigo
Published: April 2022

Se caracteriza la construcción de conexiones causales hechas por estudiantes secundarios en una secuencia didáctica centrada en un problema histórico y uso de evidencias. El sentido histórico se elabora considerando agentes, hechos y relaciones causales. Se emplea un enfoque metodológico mixto secuencial cualitativo-cuantitativo para analizar un corpus de 119 conexiones causales. En la fase cualitativa, se identifica mediante códigos el modo de organización de las conexiones causales (antecedente, fundamentación, consecuente). En la fase cuantitativa, un análisis de conglomerados multidimensional de estas conexiones establece 5 grupos, codificados según el tipo y función causal del factor histórico. Los resultados indican que la fundamentación de la relación entre antecedente y consecuente es escasa, mayoritariamente al antecedente se le atribuye la causación. Los factores históricos empleados son: entidad político-social (37 por ciento), concepto histórico (29.4 por ciento) y actor histórico (9.2 por ciento). Las funciones causales predominantes son propiedades de la agencia y temporalidad.
Caracterización de los instrumentos de evaluación de tutores universitarios en México
Authors: Ponce Ceballos Salvador , García Cabrero Benilde , Romo López Alejandra Margarita , Aviña Camacho Issac
Published: April 2022

Con la intención de aportar al campo de la evaluación de la tutoría y mejorar los procesos sobre esta materia en instituciones mexicanas, el presente artículo documenta los resultados de un ejercicio investigativo de tipo cuantitativo que buscó caracterizar, desde un alcance exploratorio, los instrumentos con los que 28 instituciones de educación superior de México, de 24 estados, evalúan a los tutores de licenciatura. La estrategia consistió en analizar los instrumentos a partir de un proceso evaluativo colegiado. Los resultados permitieron caracterizar los instrumentos en tres dimensiones: competencias del tutor; formato y estructura de los instrumentos; y análisis de los instrumentos. Las conclusiones apuntan a la importancia de mejorar los procesos de diseño, principalmente desde el contenido, tomando en cuenta las tendencias actuales en el ámbito de la tutoría y las realidades de cada institución, así como realizar estudios técnicos que aporten a la validez de este tipo de evaluaciones.
Rezago de aprendizajes básicos y brecha digital en el contexto de COVID-19 en México
Authors: Hevia Felipe J. , Vergara-Lope Samana
Published: April 2022

El artículo pretende: 1) generar un diagnóstico sobre los niveles de lectura y matemáticas básicas; y 2) analizar las relaciones entre brecha digital y logro educativo. Se utilizan datos del proyecto Medición Independiente de Aprendizajes-MIA de noviembre de 2020. Participaron 267 sujetos, entre 3º y 6º de primaria, de una muestra intencional, en Xalapa, Veracruz. Se aplicaron instrumentos de lectura y matemáticas básicas; se creó un índice de brecha digital. En lectura, 60 por ciento pudo leer una historia simple y 46 por ciento pudo responder una pregunta de comprensión inferencial de segundo de primaria. En matemáticas, 91 por ciento pudo responder sumas simples, pero sólo 33 por ciento pudo resolver restas con acarreo de segundo de primaria. Se encontraron asociaciones significativas entre logro educativo y edad, grado escolar, clases adicionales y brecha digital. Se discute la necesidad de implementar cursos remediales para atender estas brechas y fomentar equidad educativa.
Dimensiones objetivas y subjetivas de las trayectorias laborales de los ingenieros egresados de una universidad tecnológica en México
Authors: Ruiz Larraguivel Estela , Aldana Alonso Ruth
Published: April 2022

Se discuten los resultados obtenidos en una investigación exploratoria que se llevó a cabo en el periodo 2017-2018 sobre trayectorias laborales de técnicos superiores universitarios (TSU) ingenieros egresados de la Universidad Tecnológica del Sur de Sonora (México). Se utilizó una metodología cualitativa y se aplicaron entrevistas en profundidad a una muestra de 33 graduados de la carrera de ingeniería con el fin de identificar las dimensiones subjetivas y objetivas de sus itinerarios ocupacionales en el mercado de trabajo de Ciudad Obregón, Sonora. Se distingue entre ingenieros graduados con experiencia laboral como TSU respecto de los que se insertaron al empleo por primera vez sin haber trabajado antes como técnicos. Los resultados destacan los efectos de la formación práctica que brindan las UT en la rápida inserción al primer empleo que experimentan tanto egresados TSU como ingenieros, aunque no parece haber muchas diferencias en los puestos laborales en que se ocupan.
Web Based Assessment Alternative for Arabic Online Exam
Authors: Rahman Nur Fuadi , Dakhoir Ahmad , Hasan Ahmad Makki , Ihsani Humairo Nur , Khair Nurul
Published: April 2022

This study to explore the steps of web-based assessment using gnomio.com as a mean of evaluation during online Arabic language Course. This work uses a descriptive qualitative approach. As many as 56 college students of IAIN Palangka Raya were the subject of this work. The data collected for this work was obtained through direct observation, open response questionnaires, and interviews. The result of this work shows that the utilization of web-based assessment using gnomio.com on those students is well accepted in terms of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. The mobility indicator on perceived ease of use bolsters along with the pandemic situation. In terms of the Perceived usefulness of Web based assessment using gnomio.com, it gives feedback to the students compared to other applications.
Teachers’ Trends in Teaching Arabic in Elementary Schools
Authors: Haris Abdul , Qutbuddin MD. , Fatoni Ahmad
Published: April 2022

This study aims to describe the teachers’ trends in teaching Arabic in elementary schools in terms of goal orientations and teaching techniques. The research data was collected from 52 Arabic teachers using a questionnaire and interviews. The data was analyzed using the interactive techniques of Miles and Huberman. The results of the study show that in relation to the goal orientation, the teachers give priority to the mastering of vocabulary (34.6 %), followed by speaking (25 %), reading (23.1 %), and the last is writing, listening, and translating (1.9 %). This fact indicated that their goal orientations have not led to the expected goals as stated in the curriculum. This study also shows that their techniques in teaching Arabic have various patterns based on their main goal orientations that did not follow the standard of teaching techniques as suggested by the Arabic education experts. The results of this study indicate that teachers’ lack of competence in teaching Arabic in elementary schools.
The Teaching of Indonesian Culture-Based Speaking Skills Using the Textbook “al-Arabiyah Lil Hayah”
Authors: Toifah Nur , Al Faruq Umar
Published: April 2022

This study describes teaching Indonesian culture-based speaking skills using the textbook al-Arabiyah Lil Hayah. This research uses the descriptive qualitative method. At the same time, the data collection techniques in the study were carried out by triangulation techniques which included observation, documentation, and literacy. The implementation of teaching Indonesian culture-based speaking skills is carried out in four ways: 1) in planning, which includes the preparation of a Semester Learning Plan (RPS); 2) in teaching materials, the theme of Arabic speaking skills is integrated with Indonesian culture in a “melting pot”; 3) in the implementation of learning, teachers use several learning methods in turn, including picture and picture, role-playing, communicative, story, discussion, and group work; and 4) in the learning assessment, some assessed aspects are pronunciation, sentence arrangement, clarity of voice, the accuracy of vocabulary, and smoothness.
Communication Strategy On Students' Written Arabic Text
Authors: Nurhidayati Nurhidayati , @ Hajimaming Pabiyah Toklubok
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe how the communication strategy in student’s written text which included paraphrasing strategies, borrowing strategies and avoidance strategies. This research was a qualitative research with a socio-psycho-structural approach. The research data were verbal data in the form of data: (1) written fiction narrative, (2) interview transcription, and (3) observation notes. The data were analyzed by interactive analysis by Tarone’s comunication strategies. The result of the research showed that in solving the communication problem, Arabic language learners used the strategy based on the language between the Indonesia or the Javanese language, by generalizing the forms, creating paraphrases, creating words, and reconstructing sentences. Some of the communication strategies which were employed by learners were: (a) paraphrasing strategies, (b) borrowing strategies, and (c) avoidance strategies. Paraphrasing strategies were implemented through approximation techniques, creating or substituting word coinage, and using circumlocution. Borrowing strategies were done through the use of literal translation strategies, code mixes, requests for help, and use of mimic or gestures. Avoidance strategy was used through the process of avoidance of the use of language phrases that had not been properly mastered or avoid certain topics that would complicate the speaker in expressing the purpose of the speech.
Developing “KUPANCAR”: A Guidebook and A Collection of Arabic-Speaking Host Texts to Enhance Students' Speaking Skills
Authors: Hidayah Nuriyatul , Muhaiban Muhaiban , Mahliatussikah Hanik , Binti Hamid Nur Ain Hannani
Published: April 2022

Enhancing the skills of Arabic-speaking hosts in Indonesia is very important. This study aimed to describe the development process, the validity level, and the effectiveness of "KupANCAR: A Guidebook and a Collection of Arabic-Speaking Host Texts". The KUPANCAR book has innovations in theoretical and practical material, a collection of updated texts, and a QR Code of interesting videos of Arabic-language hosts. This research and development method was The results of the Paired Samples Test revealed that p = 0.000 0.05, the pre-test score reached 0.121, and the post-test score reached 0.114. Thus, it can be summed up that there is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores. It means the student's Arabic speaking skills increased significantly after using KUPANCAR.
Fun Learning Arabic Speaking Skills Using Kinemaster Video
Authors: Liza Fitri , Rachmawati Miatin , Shahrour Ayman
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe how to implement fun learning Arabic speaking using kinemaster video and measure its effectiveness. This research was conducted with a grounded theory qualitative approach. The implementation of this method was carried out on students in grades VII–XI of MTs Muhammadiyah Depok. Methods of data collection included interviews (with the school) and observations (of students' learning conditions).Meanwhile, the data analysis method used three steps, namely data reduction, analysis, and conclusion. The results of this study stated that this fun learning Arabic speaking skills was stimulated by kinemaster video. All materials were included in the video of the drilling process being carried out. After the implementation of the activities, students considered Arabic to be fun, increasing their score to 67% from the initial 33% who thought that learning Arabic was fun. The incoming data said that learning Arabic was very difficult. The meaning was down from the original 65%, while those who think Arabic was boring fell to 31% from the original 69%, and the data also showed a decrease in the very monotonous Arabic learning method, which was originally 63%, now only 37%. These results indicated that the improvement of students' speaking skills should be accompanied by interesting and fun learning methods.
Contrastive Analysis of Kinship Terms between Arabic and Indonesian Languages: Anthropolinguistic Study
Authors: Kholisin Kholisin , Maulidya Rohma , Alfan Muhammad , Fauzi Moh. Fery
Published: April 2022

Greeting words are the most widely used words in daily communication. Many greetings are taken from the kinship term. Each language has different kinship terms based on its culture. This study aims to describe (1) the Arabic kinship term, (2) the Indonesian kinship term, and (3) the similarities and differences between the Arabic and Indonesian kinship terms. This research is a qualitative research with contrastive and anthropolinguistic analysis approaches. The data of this research are the vocabulary of kinship terms in Arabic and Indonesian which are taken from various sources. The results are (1) Arabic kinship terms are more varied than Indonesian, (2) Arabic kinship terms have syntactic markers to distinguish between terms for male and female, (3) based on the patrilineal system applies to the Arab community, Arabic distinguishes between terms for father's line and mother's line, (4) in Indonesian, there are terms that are differentiated by age, (5) in terms of nature, the kinship term in Arabic is descriptive, while in Indonesian is descriptive and classified, (6) the terms of kinship in Arabic and Indonesian can be addressed to non-relatives so that both can be metaphorical.
An Inclusive Review on Mucilage: Extraction Methods, Characterization, and its Utilization for Nanocarriers Manufacturing
Authors: Archana , , Suman Abhishek , Singh Vijay
Published: April 2022

Mucilages have attracted a lot of study and commercial interest as a result of the growing interest in natural ingredients. Mucilages are polysaccharide hydrocolloids having a wide range of physicochemical and structural properties, as well as functional and health benefits. Plant-derived mucilage has been discovered to be a natural thickening and emulsifier, as well as a substitute for manufactured polymers and chemicals. It is used as an edible coating to increase the shelf life of fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as many other food products, because it is an invisible barrier that separates the surface from the surrounding atmosphere. Mucilage can also be utilised to make nanocarriers in addition to its functional features. The most extensively used traditional and developing extraction and purification procedures are explained in this overview, which is supplemented with information on the important criteria for determining the physicochemical and functional qualities of mucilages. The biodegradable and biocompatible features of these low-cost excipients make them more suitable for the development of innovative formulations. Understanding the ecological, economic, and scientific aspects that influence production, as well as the efficacy of mucus as a multi-directional agent, will allow it to be used in a variety of businesses.

Keywords: Bioactive compounds, Mucilages, Extraction, Polysaccharides, Food applications, Biopolymers
vNN model cross validation towards Accuracy, Sensitivity, Specificity and kappa performance measures of β-caryophyllene using a restricted-unrestricted applicability domain on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning approach based in-silico prediction
Authors: Krishnaveni K. , Sabitha M. , Murugan M. , Kandeepan C. , Ramya S. , Loganathan T. , Jayakumararaj R.
Published: April 2022

Wide-reaching interest in use of plant derived secondary metabolites (PDSMs) has been growing world over. This implies that the beneficial effects of plant based natural products (PBNPs) being rediscovered and harnessed for the development of novel drugs; drug-leads and structural background for drug design. Survey of literature on the indigenous use of traditional medicinal knowledge bestows ethnopharmacological potentials of PBNPs that has inspired drug design and development through research in drug discovery; PBNPs provide baseline for the development of drug leads against various pharmacological targets. Studies indicate that Cymbopogon martini Essential Oil (CMEO) exhibits a wide range of biological activities (anticancer, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, hepatoprotective and insecticide) attributed to the presence of bio-active secondary metabolites (BASM). However, wide-spread application of CMEO is limited because of typical odor, color and taste. In the present study, In-silico Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Elimination, Toxicity (ADMET) studies of β-caryophyllene (BCP) from Cymbopogon martinii is envisaged. β-caryophyllene enhances wound healing through multiple routes therefore, Non AMES toxic, Non-carcinogens, and biodegradable nature of β-caryophyllene prospects this compound as considered as an apt lead for the development of drugs for the treatment of cuts and wounds besides other diseases viz., diabetics, cancer, metabolic inflammation and other long term complications associated with these diseases. In particular, BCP inhibits cytochrome P450 isoforms (CYP3A4) that metabolize xenobiotics and results in adverse effects. Pharmacokinetic properties and predicted score values of β-caryophyllene have highlighted that both pharmacological and toxicological aspects need to be further investigated before put to clinical trials.

Keywords: ADMET; β-caryophyllene; Cymbopogon martinii; Cardiotoxicity; Cytotoxicity; Drugability; Pharmacokinetics; Bioactivity; Essential Oil;
Review on Kalemic Conditions in Pregnancy
Authors: Roy Athira , Jacob Nissy P , Vaishnavi AR , Sudha M , Sambath Kumar R
Published: April 2022

Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia, are common electrolyte electrolyte diseases related to changes in potassium intake, excretion, or transcellular shifts. Hypokalemia is commonly induced by diuretics and gastrointestinal losses, whereas hyperkalemia is typically caused by kidney disease, hyperglycemia, and pharmaceutical use. The aetiology of kalemia can range from minor to severe, and it can be caused by diet, drugs, or another disease. Symptoms of hypokalemia include sinus bradycardia, ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation and acute muscle weakness, gestational hypertension, adrenal insufficiency, and renal failure are the symptoms associated with hyperkalemia. Chronic kidney disease and intrauterine fetal death are life-threatening complications associated kalemia in child bearing mother. The medical profile remitted promptly on potassium intake for hypokalemia or increase potassium excretion for hyperkalemia. This review gives an insight into the causes, symptoms, complications as well as pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments of Kalemic conditions in pregnancy. This review also reported some cases of hypo and hyperkalemia in pregnancy in both human and animals.

Keywords: Hypokalemia, Hyperkalemia, Pregnancy, Potassium.
To perform Gas chromatography and Mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) analysis of Achyranthes aspera L. leaf extract
Authors: Prakash Ved
Published: April 2022

To understand the significance of herbal drugs and the mechanism of their preparations, the knowledge of the bioactive chemical constituents of plants is required. The knowledge of the chemical constituents of plants would be valuable in discovering the actual potential/value of folkloric remedies. Gas chromatography and Mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) is considered as the most promising technique to identify or find out the exact chemical constituents in different plant extracts possessing medicinal activity. The current study was designed to find out the bio-active constituents present in methanol leaf extract of Achyranthes aspera by using Gas chromatography and Mass spectroscopy. GC-MS chromatograms of leaf extracts revealed the presence of numerous phyto-chemicals by showing different peaks of different heights. 12 major peaks were seen in methanol leaf extract of this plant by using this technique. The major chemical compounds/constituents were Phytol (21.99%), 9,12-Octadecadienoicacid (Z,Z) (13.74%) and 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, methyl ester, (Z,Z,Z) (13.35%). The occurrence of these active compounds in A. aspera may be associated directly or indirectly with its therapeutic potential.

Keywords: Achyranthes aspera, methanol leaf extract, phytochemicals, Gas chromatography and Mass spectroscopy (GC-MS)
Preparation and Evaluation of Oral Thin Films of a Natural Product: Syzygium cumini seed powder
Authors: Palakurthi Sushesh Srivatsa , Jakka Deeksha , Pinnamraju Durga Nithya
Published: April 2022

Aim of this project is to develop oral thin films of Syzygium cumini seed powder. Though there were chewable tablets of Syzygium cumini reported in the literature, it has been chosen to formulate oral thin films of Syzygium cumini seed powder as they are expected to be more accepted by pediatrics, over the chewable tablets. Because of its high health benefits, these dosage forms have a potential to be nutraceuticals. Various phyto constituents present in the Syzygium cumini seed powder were screened through phytochemical screening. Four different formulations of oral thin films have been developed out of which two were optimized. Oral thin films were formulated with Syzygium cumini as the active ingredient and hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, sodium alginate, glucose, guar gum, stevia, polyethylene glycol, water and dichloromethane were used as excipients. Different evaluation studies were performed for the oral thin films. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis was performed for the oral thin films to check the interactions between the active ingredients and the excipients. Antibacterial activity of the oral thin films was performed against two different bacterial species viz, Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis. It is concluded that the developed oral thin films were depicting antibacterial activity.

Keywords: Syzygium cumini, oral films, natural product, nutraceuticals, anti-bacterial activity
Appraisals of Sero-detection of Treponema pallidum Antibodies IgG and IgM and CBC parameters among Spontaneous Recurrent Miscarriage in Women- Case-Control Study in Gezira State 2018
Authors: El-Hag Alaa Abdelgadir Mohamed , Abuzeid Nadir
Published: April 2022

Objectives: We determined Sero-detection of Treponema pallidum (IgG and IgM antibodies) using ELIZA techniques women with recurrent Miscarriage in Gezira state and appraisal of other risk factors.

Methods: in this case-control, a hospital-based study conducted at Wad Madani teaching hospital Department of Obstetrics gynecological, Gezira State, Sudan. Ninety subjects were involved, 45 were women with recurrent Miscarriage, and controls were healthy pregnant women (no miscarriage). Serum Treponema pallidum antibodies were estimated by the ELIZA method.

Results: Sero-detection of IgG and IgM antibodies by using ELIZA techniques, a total of 45 miscarriage women (cases) for IgM 6 (13.3%) were positive, and 39 (48.8%) were negative for Treponema pallidum by using ELISA techniques. A total of 45 non-miscarriage women (control) for IgM 4 (8.9%) were positive, and 41(91.1%) were negative For Treponema pallidum by using ELISA techniques. A total of 45 miscarriage women (cases) for IgG 13(28.9%) were positive, 32(71.1%) were negative. Furthermore, IgG for non-miscarriage, like IgM 4(8.9%), was positive, and 41(91.1%) were negative.

Conclusion: Higher prevalence of Treponema pallidum IgG seropositivity among pregnant women who reported miscarriages compared to those who did not report miscarriages (p < 0.001) while no association between IgM seropositivity and pregnant women who reported miscarriages.
BIOTRANSFORMASI KANDUNGAN SENYAWA KIMIA MINYAK GURJUN BALSAM MENGGUNAKAN Aspergillus niger
Authors: Nisyak Khoirun , Hisbiyah A'yunil , Nurfadlilah Lilik
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACT

Gurjun balsam oil is one of the essential oils from Indonesia isolated from Dipterocarpus turbinatus resin. Gurjun balsam oil has a fragrant aroma and benefits as a traditional medicine in the Indochina region. The main chemical content of balsam gurjun oil is alfa-copaena and several other sesquiterpenes (C15H24) class compounds. In this study, biotransformation of the gurjun balsam oil with Aspergillus niger was carried out at room temperature with an agitation speed of 130 rpm and avariation of the incubation time of 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours. The biotransformation of balsam gurjun oil produced some main products as follows: alfa-copaene (60.53%), beta-caryophyllene (22.76%), humulene (3.87%), and alpha-cadinene (12.83%). The optimum incubation time with the highest copaena product was 72 hours. Biotransformation of gurjun balsam oil by Aspergillus niger does not produce new derivatives but increases the yield of the alpha-copaena. Αlpha-copaena in gurjun balsam oil has strong potential as anti-eczematic in treating skin problems. Keywords: biotransformation, gurjun balsam oil, alpha-copaena, and Aspergillus niger

ABSTRAK

Minyak gurjun balsam merupakan salah satu minyak atsiri asal Indonesia yang diisolasi dari resin tanaman Dipterocarpus turbinatus. Minyak gurjun balsam memiliki aroma yang harum dan digunakan sebagai obat tradisional di daerah Indocina. Kandungan kimia utama minyak balsam gurjun adalah alfa-kopaena dan beberapa senyawa golongan seskuiterpen (C15H24) lainnya. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan biotransformasi minyak gurjun balsam dengan Aspergillus niger. Proses biotransformasi dilakukan pada suhu kamar dengan kecepatan agitasi 130 rpm dan variasi waktu inkubasi 24, 48, 72, dan 96 jam. Produk yang ditransformasi kemudian dianalisis dengan Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS). Produk utama yang dihasilkan dari biotransformasi minyak balsam gurjun adalah alfa-kopaena (60,53%), beta-karyofilena (22,76%), humulena (3,87%), dan alfa-kadinena (12,83%). Waktu inkubasi optimum dengan produk kopaene tertinggi adalah 72 jam. Biotransformasi minyak gurjun balsam oleh Aspergillus niger tidak menghasilkan turunan baru tetapi meningkatkan rendemen alfa-kopaena. Alfa kopaena memiliki potensi sebagai anti eksim yang kuat untuk mengatasi masalah kulit.

Kata kunci: biotransformasi, minyak gurjun balsam, alfa-copaena, dan Aspergillus niger