bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing Pedestrian Safety through the Development of Advanced Operational Strategies for Crosswalks in Residential Areas
Authors: Hussain Qinaat , Alhajyaseen Wael , Kharbeche Mohamed
Published: November 2021

Pedestrians are the most vulnerable group in the traffic. Every year approximately 40,000 pedestrians are killed in the world due to road traffic crashes. In the state of Qatar, the situations are even worse with around one-third of the total road traffic deaths coming from pedestrians. The main aim of this driving simulator study was to investigate the impact of different measures on driving behavior. To this end, five different treatments were tested and compared with the untreated condition. The treatment conditions included two detection-based measures (i.e., Variable Message Sign VMS and LED), two different road-marking conditions (i.e., Zigzag marking and road narrowing marking) and a physical road narrowing condition. Each condition was tested with a yield/stop controlled marked crosswalk for two situations. In the first situation (Situation PA) there was no pedestrian at the crosswalk, while the second situation was based on the presence of a pedestrian (Situation PP). The experiment was conducted using the driving simulator at Qatar University. Sixty-one volunteers possessing a valid Qatari driving license participated in the study. The collected data was analyzed for drivers’ yielding rates, vehicle-pedestrian interactions, and driving speed. The results showed that the three conditions, i.e., VMS, Narrowing and Physical were effective in improving drivers’ yielding rate up to 98.2%. In addition, we found that all the treatment conditions were effective in reducing drivers’ travel speed in Situation PP. Nevertheless, in the situation with no pedestrian present, the physical road narrowing outperformed the other conditions in terms of reducing travel speed. Taking into account the results from this study, we recommend Physical condition as a potentially effective and low-cost treatment for improving safety at yield/stop controlled crosswalks.
Factors affecting Students’ Satisfaction with Online Learning in Higher Education in Qatar
Authors: Abuhzaimah Alaa , Abushanab Emad Ahmed
Published: November 2021

This effort seeks to explore the major factors that play an essential part in enhancing students ‘satisfaction with online learning experience in higher education in Qatar, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model was expanded by integrating three new components to study student’s satisfaction with online learning such as course design, student engagement and assessment method. Quantitative research methods were adopted, and data were collected from 750 students at four Universities in Qatar through an online survey questionnaire. The SPSS statistical software was applied to test the research model and to examine the reliability and validity of the data obtained from the questionnaire. Based on the findings, student engagement, assessment method, course design and continuance in the use of online learning were shown to have a substantial influence on students’ satisfaction. Performance expectancy and social influence were exhibited to have a considerable impact on continuance in the use of online learning. Nevertheless, the influence of effort expectancy and facilitating conditions on continued use of online learning was found to be statistically insignificant. Moreover, the effects of age, gender, educational level, and nationality were also explored. It was found that there was a considerable discrepancy among the two genders, the different ages, educational level and nationalities on the different constructs of the model. The results of this study offer many academic institutions the opportunity to understand the factors affecting students’ satisfaction with online learning in Qatar. The findings definitely, provide insight into how colleges and universities in Qatar can effectively improve online students’ experience with online learning. Moreover, this research presented a conceptual model to shed the light on the shortness and provide a better explanation and understating of the factors affecting students’ overall satisfaction and the relationships between them.
Agriculture Census in Qatar (2021): Towards Sustainable Food Security
Authors: Elawad Elmogiera , Agied Mohamed , El-Kassem Rima Charbaji
Published: November 2021

The Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI) at Qatar University is implementing the agricultural census in Qatar (2021), which is funded by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment. Agricultural census is a statistical process based on collecting, processing, and disseminating data on the structure of agriculture, which often covers the whole country or a large part of it. It usually involves collecting agricultural data such as the size of properties, land usage, cropping areas, irrigation, number of farm animals, resources, and manpower. Censuses are conducted regularly every ten years to provide more recent data for agricultural policy purposes. The data provided by the census is important for food security policies and Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims at the development and expansion of the agricultural sector. This requires the introduction of “finest practices” and an agricultural business model focused on economic efficiency, profitable and sustainable agriculture, optimal use of scarce resources, and a minimal impact on the environment. The objectives of the project are summarized as follows: • Provide sample frame for agricultural surveys. • Provide data of agriculture structure in the State of Qatar, which include properties, resources, production, and cost. • Provide up-to-date data for crops, vegetables, livestock, and used areas.
Incidence and risk factors for maternal surgical site infection after cesarean section.
Authors: Zaineb Sadia , Akbar Amina , Ikram Mobeen , Mahboob Saira , Mahmood Arshad , Khan Abdul Waheed
Published: November 2021

Objective: To ascertain the frequency and risk factors for post-operative surgical site infection (SSI) in cesarean section. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Departments of Gynecology & Obstetrics and Anesthesiology, Secondary Care Hospital. Period: January to December 2017. Material & Methods: After the approval of hospital ethical committee, 337 parturient who underwent cesarean section were included in our study. Outcomes were: frequency and risk factors for post-cesarean wound infection. Data was analyzed by SPSS version 20. Qualitative data presented as frequency and percentage. Chi-square (Fishers test) used to analyze significance. P-value ≤ 0.05 taken as significant. Results: A total of 337 patients were included in our final analysis. The frequency of wound infection was 15 (4.4%). The mean age was 27.5 years ± 5.8 in our study population. There was no difference in age (p=0.781), parity (p=0.898), antenatal visits (p=0.319), referral from doctor (p=0.205), anemia (p=0.731), nature of surgery (elective or emergency LSCS) p=0.548, severity of anemia (p=0.962), blood grouping Rh-factor (p=0.531), chorioamnionitis (p=0.707), labor (p=0.955), premature rupture of membrane (p=0.427) and antepartum hemorrhage (p=0.769). 11 (3.3%) of the patients with SSI were treated conservatively while 4 (1.2%) required debridement and secondary suturing. None of our patients required referral to tertiary care hospital for treatment of SSI. Conclusion: The incidence of SSI after cesarean section was less in our study and we didn’t find maternal age, gestational age, previous cesareans delivery, antenatal visits, PROM, labor before LSCS, anemia to be associated with risk of SSI.
Frequency of metabolic syndrome in patients with newly diagnosed Type II Diabetes at DOW University Hospital, Karachi-Pakistan.
Authors: Muhammad Umar Khan  , Akhtar Ali Baloch  , Muhammad Arsalan  , Syed Muhammad Adnan
Published: November 2021

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients with newly diagnosed type 2. Study Design: Descriptive Cross Sectional study. Setting: Dow University Hospital. Period: October 2018 to January 2019. Material & Methods: A total 342 patients prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients with newly diagnosed type II diabetes at Dow University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. Data was collected through a questionnaire which is designed to record the age, gender, BMI, FBS, Waist circumference, blood pressure, HDL and triglyceride level of newly diagnosed of diabetic patients. Frequency and percentages were calculated for these variables. SPSS version 21 was used to analyze the overall results. Results: A total of 342 new diagnosed diabetic were included in this study. 189 (55.26%) were males and 153 (44.74%) were females. The mean + SD of age was 48.21±9.28 years. The mean + SD of FBS was about 192±43 mg/dl with ranges from 98 to 482 mg/dl. The mean + SD of Serum TG was about 243±152 mg/dl with ranges from 189 to 325 mg/dl. The mean + SD HDL was about 38.9±9.23 mg/dl with ranges from 12 to 102 mg/dl. The mean + SD of waist circumference was about 110.5±11.90 cm. The mean + SD systolic & diastolic blood pressure was about 150 + 8.23 & 98 + 11.28 respectively. The mean + SD of BMI was 29.23+ 11.23. Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed in 252 (73.68%) in newly diabetic patients. Conclusion: Metabolic syndromes were highly associated with newly diagnosed type II diabetes patients.
Comparison of efficacy of intramyometrial versus intramuscular prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) in the management of primary postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony.
Authors: Saira Kanwal  , Javed Aisha , Sidra Saba  , Afifa Batool Gillani
Published: November 2021

Objective: To determine the better route of prostaglandin F2α either intramyometrial or intramuscular for the management of uterine atony and to prevent surgical intervention. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial. Settings: Bahawal Victoria Hospital. Period: Feb 2018 to July 2018. Material & Method: A total of 266 patients with primary PPH due to uterine atony of 20 to 39 years of age were enrolled in the study. Patients of primary PPH due to bleeding disorders, ruptured uterus, on anticoagulant therapy and hypersensitivity to prostaglandin were excluded. Patients were divided randomly into two groups i.e. Group A (for intramyometrial injection) & Group B (for intramuscular injection). Outcome variables like arrest of bleeding within 30 minutes after start of treatment (efficacy) were noted for successful or unsuccessful outcome. Results: The mean age of women in group A was 26.94 ± 4.43 and in group B was 26.21 ± 4.09 years (p=0.005). The mean parity in group A was 2.92 ± 0.87 and in group B was 2.93 ± 0.98 (p=0.8579). Efficacy was 82.71% in group A (Intramyometrial group) and 91.73% in group B (Intramuscular group) with p-value of 0.0276. Conclusion: This study concluded that intramuscular prostaglandin F2α has better efficacy i.e. 91.73% in a patient of uterine atony for management of primary PPH as compared to intramyometrial rout of administration for prostaglandin F2α.
Glycemic status of infants of diabetic mothers; a study at the Children’s Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Multan.
Authors: Abdur Rehman  , Waqas Imran Khan  , Ahmad Iqbal Quddusi  , Aashee Nadeem  , Nazia Fatima  , Mubarak Ali Chaudary  , Imran Iqbal
Published: November 2021

Objective: To find out the frequency of hypoglycemia among infants of diabetic mothers (IDMs) and factors affecting it. Study Design: Descriptive Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department of Neonatology, The Children’s Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Multan, Pakistan. Period: September 2019 t0 June 2020. Material & Methods: A total of 186 IDMs admitted to department of neonatology during the study period were enrolled. Bed side blood glucose (BG) was measured using “Accu Chek Performa Blood Glucose Meter” at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18 and 24 hours of life. All IDMs (Infants of Diabetic Mothers) were labeled either gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) or pre GDM (pre-GDM). IDMs noted to have hypoglycemia during 1st 24 hours of life were described as hypoglycemic and others were labeled as normoglycemic IDMs. Results: Hypoglycemia was noted among 77 (41.4%) IDMs. Duration of disease was significantly more among mothers of hypoglycemic infants (27.62+28.8months vs. 19.69+24.41 months, p=0.0444). Significantly more large for gestational age (LGA) IDMs were found to be hypoglycemic in comparison to normoglycaemic ones (32.5% vs. 16.5%, p=0.0110). Among a total of 77 IDMs noted to have hypoglycemia, 34 (44.1%) were born to mothers who had GDM while remaining 43 (55.9%) were born to pre-GDM mothers. Significantly more IDMs were preterm among pre-GDM mothers when compared to GDM mothers (53.5% vs. 23.5%, p=0.0077). Conclusion: Hypoglycemia is frequent problem among IDMs. Increased duration of diabetes among mothers, LGA as well as preterm IDMs are found to have significantly increased risk of developing hypoglycemia.
Comparison of Salbutamol and Salbutamol with ipratropium bromide in children with exacerbation of Asthma in terms of peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR).
Authors: Sadaf Minhas  , Saqib Aslam  , Muhammad Azhar Farooq  , Ayesha Anwar  , Farhan Zahoor  , Tehmina Maqbool  , Muhammad Ahsan
Published: November 2021

Objective: To compare the Salbutamol alone and Ipratropium Bromide supplemented Salbutamol in children with exacerbation of asthma in terms of PEFR. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial. Setting: Pediatrics Emergency, KRL Hospital Islamabad. Period: 1st August 2016 to 31 January 2017. Material & Methods: Group A patients were given only Salbutamol (0.15mg/kg per dose with minimum 2.5 mg, maximum 5 mg/dose). Group B was given Ipratropium Bromide supplemented Salbutamol (250 mcg/dose for <20 kg while 500 mcg/dose for >20kg of Ipratropium Bromide with same dose of Salbutamol as prescribed for Group A). Baseline spirometry was performed on each patient and after measurement of baseline peak expiratory flow. The outcome was measured by Peak flow meter and reassessed at 60 minutes. Results: Comparison of salbutamol alone and ipratropium bromide supplemented salbutamol in children with exacerbation of asthma in terms of PEFR shows that 40.5 + 4.28 in Group-A and 59.5 +4.75 in Group-B, P-value was calculated as 0.0001, showing a significant difference between the two groups while the difference in increase was recorded as 19%. Conclusion: We concluded that salbutamol alone is significantly less effective when compared with Ipratropium Bromide supplemented Salbutamol in children with exacerbation of asthma in terms of PEFR.
Intensive fruit orchards cultivation
Authors: Waleed Fouad Abobatta
Published: November 2021

The main purpose of a High-intensity cultivation system is to maximize the yield crop per area unit through planting more trees, exploiting efficient use of different resources. There are different factors that affect high-intensity cultivation that include Land-cost, planting spaces, tree size, Rootstock, and Practice management. Meanwhile, the adoption of High-intensity cultivation to control canopy size, by using modern management practices is very crucial to get more yields in the early stages of the orchard besides simplicity in its management and increase the farmers’ net profit. In addition, High-density cultivation use in different fruit crops like olive, mango, orange, mandarin, Apple, and cherry. Numerous benefits of intensive fruit cultivation include increase fruit yield per unit area, improving use efficiency of natural resources e.g. soil, light, water, and nutrients, enhancing fruit quality, improving soil properties and rising levels of organic carbon and nutrients in plant tissues …etc. In addition, it is very effective in acid lime soil and achieves high income for the farmers.
Optimasi Lama Waktu Ekstraksi Dengan Metode MAE pada Pektin dari Kulit Pisang
Authors: Devianti Vika Ayu , Arifiyana Djamilah
Published: November 2021

Pektin merupakan salah satu biopolimer dari asam galakturonat. Pektin dapat diekstrak dari kulit buah pisang. Proses ekstraksi pektin dari kulit pisang dapat dilakukan dengan metode Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE). Salah satu faktor yang berpengaruh dalam proses ekstraksi pektin dengan metode MAE ini adalah lama waktu ekstraksi. Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui waktu yang optimal saat ekstraksi pektin dari kulit pisang menggunakan metode MAE. Proses ekstraksi dilakukan dengan variasi waktu 5, 10, 15, 20, dan 25 menit. Hasil ekstrak yang diperoleh memiliki karakteristik yang sama untuk setiap variabel. Kondisi optimum diperoleh saat lama waktu ekstraksi 15 menit dengan persen rendemen sebesar 27,55%.
Sosialisasi Pengolahan Brownies Kopi Pada Masyarakat Desa Terusan Baru Kabupaten Empat Lawang
Authors: Syafutri Merynda Indriyani , Syaiful Friska , Pratama Filli , Yanuriati Anny , Astari Fanny , Astari Erlita Indah , Manurung Leonardo Yohanes H.
Published: November 2021

Terusan Baru adalah salah satu desa di Kecamatan Tebing Tinggi Kabupaten Empat Lawang Propinsi Sumatera Selatan. Sebagian besar penduduk Desa Terusan Baru bekerja sebagai petani kopi. Masyarakat desa ini mengolah biji kopi menjadi bubuk kopi, lalu bubuk kopi dijual. Masyarakat Desa Terusan Baru ada yang menjual dalam bentuk biji kopi kering. Bubuk kopi bisa diolah menjadi berbagai macam produk olahan pangan, seperti brownies. Pemanfaatan bubuk kopi dalam pembuatan brownies dimaksudkan untuk menambah varian rasa. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan sosialisasi, penyuluhan, dan pelatihan mengenai teknologi pengolahan brownies berbahan baku bubuk kopi pada masyarakat Desa Terusan Baru. Jenis metode yang dilakukan adalah 1) uji hedonik terhadap rasa, warna, tekstur, dan aroma brownies kopi; 2) penyuluhan tentang teknologi pengolahan brownies kopi; serta 3) pelatihan (demonstrasi dan praktek) pembuatan brownies kopi. Tim pelaksana dalam kegiatan ini terdiri dari dosen, mahasiswa, dan alumni Program Studi Teknologi Hasil Pertanian Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Sriwijaya. Khalayak sasaran dalam kegiatan ini secara umum adalah masyarakat Desa Terusan Baru. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa khalayak sasaran (masyarakat Desa Terusan Baru) sangat antusias dan berperan aktif dalam mengikuti kegiatan pengabdian.  Para khalayak sasaran mengikuti semua kegiatan dengan baik mulai dari sosialisasi dan penyuluhan sampai pada kegiatan praktek.  Hasil kegiatan juga menunjukkan bahwa bubuk kopi dapat diolah menjadi produk brownies dengan karakteristik sensoris yang disukai. Teknologi pengolahan brownies kopi sangat mudah dilakukan dan memiliki potensi untuk dikembangkan. Melalui kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini, diharapkan masyarakat Desa Terusan Baru dapat mengaplikasikan materi yang telah disampaikan, serta dapat mengembangkan produk brownies kopi sebagai salah satu peluang usaha.
Edukasi Pembuatan Kertas pH Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Di SMAN 1 Wonosari Klaten
Authors: Mulyaningtyas Akida , Wahyudi Alfian Eko , Wardana Ilham Caresa
Published: November 2021

Untuk mendukung kegiatan pembelajaran mata pelajaran kimia di SMA diperlukan praktek di laboratorium. Kegiatan praktikum tersebut bertujuan untuk mendukung para siswa dalam memahami materi yang diberikan guru di kelas.  Namun banyak sekolah yang masih belum memiliki prasarana laboratorium maupun alat dan bahan yang terkait seperti misalnya kertas pH yang biasa digunakan pada praktikum asam basa pada pelajaran kimia di kelas XI. Pada dasarnya indikator larutan asam basa dapat dibuat dari berbagai macam tanaman yang ada di sekitar kita yang memiliki zat warna. Perubahan warna bunga tanaman yang dipengaruhi kondisi asam atau basa dapat dijadikan sebagai indikator larutan asam basa. Selanjutnya tanaman tersebut dapat dibuat menjadi kertas indikator pH dengan cara yang cukup sederhana. Pada kegiatan pengabdian ini, bunga kertas atau bougenville dipilih sebagai indikator alami karena dapat menghasilkan perubahan warna yang cukup jelas pada rentang pH 6-8. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri 1 Wonosari Klaten kelas XI IPA 2. Materi larutan asam-basa diberikan pada awal semester 2 kelas XI. Tahapan pengabdian meliputi pemberian materi larutan asam-basa dengan metode ceramah dan cara kerja pembuatan kertas pH dilanjutkan praktek langsung oleh para siswa.
Pemberdayaan Kelompok Ibu Rumah Tangga: Pelatihan Pembuatan Sabun dari Minyak Goreng Bekas Menjadi Home Industri
Authors: Nuraisyah Fatma , Ruliyandari Rochana
Published: November 2021

Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah untuk menambah pengetahuan serta keterampilan ibu rumah tangga dalam mengolah minyak jelantah yang merupakan limbah menjadi produk yang bermanfaat yaitu sabun. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan, pelatihan, dan pendampingan. Capaian yang diperoleh dari kegiatan pengabdian adalah kelompok ibu rumah tangga mampu membuat dan mengolah sabun dari minyak jelantah/bekas menjadi aneka bentuk dengan kreasi masing-masing sehingga bernilai ekonomi serta menambah pendapatan rumah tangga.
Perbaikan Reproduksi Kambing Perah di KTT As-Salam Melalui Pengembangan Urea Molases Blok (UMB)
Authors: Wijayanti Dwi , Ardigurnita Firgian
Published: November 2021

Kambing perah di daerah Sinargalih yaitu Kelompok Ternak (KTT) AS-Salam memiliki produksi susu di Kelurahan Sirnagalih mengalami penurunan karena kekurangan kalsium. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah pengembangan Urea Molases Blok (UMB) untuk meningkatkan status reproduksi kambing Peranakan Etawah (PE). Mitra pengabdian dari Kelompok Ternak As-Salam. Metode pengabdian yaitu survey, transfer teknologi, dan plot demonstrasi. Hasil pengabdian yaitu pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini berhasil dengan baik dibuktikan dengan antusiasme dari mitra dan anggota kelompok ternak As-Salam dalam mengikuti kegiatan ini cukup besar. Setelah kegiatan pengabdian ini, terjadi peningkatan pemahaman dan keberhasilan pembuatan UMB dalam rangka meningkatkan performans reproduksi kambing Peranakan Etawah. Selain itu, diperoleh juga adanya peningkatan nafsu makan pada kambing Peranakan Etawah.
Point-of-Care Glucose and Lipid Profile Measures Using a Human Point-of-Care Device in Mouse Models of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Aging, and Alzheimer Disease
Authors: Smyth Brendan J , Polaski Rachel S , Safer Anton , Boettcher Flint A , Konrad-Martin Dawn , Gratton Michael Anne
Published: November 2021

A point-of-care (POC) device to measure mouse glucose and lipid profiles is an important unmet need for cost-effective, immediate decision making in research. We compared metabolic analyte profiles obtained using a human clinical POC device with those from a veterinary laboratory chemical
analyzer (LCA). Unfasted terminal blood samples were obtained by cardiac puncture from C57Bl/6J mice used in a diet-induced obesity model of type 2 diabetes mellitus; age-matched C57Bl/6J controls; a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease on a C57BL/6J background (16 wk old); and aged
C57BL/6J mice (24 to 60 wk old). Aliquots of the blood were immediately assayed onsite using the POC device. Corresponding serum aliquots were sent analyzed by LCA. Measures from the POC and LCA devices were compared by using the Bland–Altman and Passing–Bablok methods. Of a total
of 40 aliquots, LCA results were within reported reference ranges for each model. POC results that fell beyond the device range were excluded from the analyses. The coefficient of determination and Passing–Bablok analysis demonstrated that POC glucose and HDL had the best agreement with
LCA. The Bland–Altman analysis found no value-dependent bias in glucose and no significant bias in HDL. The remaining lipid analytes (cholesterol and triglyceride) showed significant bias. Until an improved, validated mouse POC device with lipid profile capability is available, the POC
device that we tested appears adequate for screening glucose and HDL in mouse blood. Disadvantages of this clinical POC device are the narrow human ranges relative to ranges found in mice and its limited precision as compared with the LCA. This study demonstrates that when the samples are
within the device range limits, this human POC device can accurately track metabolic syndrome and be used to compare patterns in glucose and HDL.
THE METHOD OF COUNTERACTING RADICALISM IN SCHOOLS: Tracing the Role of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Learning
Authors: Tambak Syahraini
Published: November 2021

Abstract: The Researches of radicalism have been widely studied, but the methods to counteract in school have not yet been found. This study aims to explore the methods of Islamic religious education teachers in counteracting radical understanding of students in learning. This research used a case study approach that was carried out for two years in high school in Pekanbaru which conducting interviews with teachers, principals, and students. This research produced a method which the teacher counteracts radicalism in learning are dissemination of understanding and the dangers of radicalism. The examples of them are tolerance and living in harmony, oversee Islamic spiritual activities, companion to religious activities, instilling moderate Islamic teachings, transmitter of Islâm kâffah teachings and dialogue about similarity in learning. The implication of this research is to develop the theory of “The methods to counter radicalism in schools” in education, by strengthening the methods used by teachers in countering radicalism in learning.
 
Abstrak: Studi radikalisme telah banyak dipelajari, namun metode untuk menangkalnya di sekolah belum ditemukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi metode guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam menangkal pemahaman radikal siswa dalam pembelajaran. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus, penelitian ini dilakukan selama dua tahun di SMA di Pekanbaru, Indonesia, dengan melakukan wawancara dan observasi bersama guru, kepala sekolah, dan siswa. Penelitian ini menghasilkan suatu metode dimana guru menangkal radikalisme dalam pembelajaran di sekolah adalah sosialisasi paham dan bahaya radikalisme, contoh toleransi dan hidup harmonis, mengawasi aktivitas spiritual Islam, pendamping kegiatan keagamaan, menanamkan ajaran Islam moderat, penyampai ajaran Islam kâffah, dan dialog tentang kesamaan dalam pembelajaran. Implikasi penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan teori “metode penanggulangan radikalisme di sekolah” dengan memperkuat metode yang digunakan guru dalam penanggulangan radikalisme dalam pembelajaran.
 
Keywords: radicalism, Islamic religious teacher, teaching method, learning
THE DISPUTES OF RATÉB SIRIBÈE IN ACEH
Authors: Muchsin Misri A , Hadi Abdul , Manan Abdul , Putra Rahmad Syah
Published: November 2021

Abstract: This study discusses the foundation of Sufi tenet developed by Shaykh Amran Waly and the communities’ response to the integration of the tenet – the Study Council of Sufism Tawhîd (MPTT) and ratéb siribèe (one-thousand dzikr)–within the northern and eastern Aceh, Indonesia. Qualitative approach was implemented as the observation, in-depth interviews and documentation studies were due to collect the data. MPTT and ratéb siribèe as its integration aim to restore the grandeur of Acehnese people in the past. However, the tenet was responded in many ways by the communities. Some considered that MPTT and ratéb siribèe could act as a means of practicing Sufism, while the others assumed that the teachings developed were deviant since those contain the style of Ibn al-‘Arabî and al-Jîlî Sufism– once considered heretical with the concept of wahdah al-wujûd (unity of existence), which is dissimilar with the Sufism concept–wahdah al-syuhûd (unity of appearance).
 
Abstrak: Penelitian ini mengkaji fondasi ajaran tauhid-tasawuf yang dikembangkan oleh Shaykh Amran Waly. Penelitian ini juga menelaah respons masyarakat utara dan timur Aceh terhadap integrasi dari ajaran tersebut–Majelis Pengkajian Tauhid-Tasawuf (MPTT) dan ratéb siribèe (zikir seribu). Pendekatan kualitatif diimplementasikan dengan observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan studi dokumentasi sebagai instrumen pengumpul data. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa ajaran tersebut berdasarkan dari gaya sufisme yang dikembangkan oleh Shaykh ‘Abdul Karîm al-Jîlî yang pernah dianggap bidah. MPTT dan ratéb siribèe sebagai integrasi ajaran tersebut memiliki tujuan untuk mengembalikan kejayaan rakyat Aceh pada masa lalu. Namun, berbagai respons muncul dari kalangan masyarakat. Beberapa menganggap MPTT dan ratéb siribèe dapat menjadi media untuk melatih ajaran sufisme, sementara pihak lainnya menganggap ajaran tersebut sesat karena mengandung gaya sufisme dari al-‘Arabî dan al-Jîlî yaitu wahdah al-wujûd (keberadaan) dan bertolak belakang dengan konsep sufisme wahdah al-syuhûd (rupa) Syekh Abuya Muda Waly al-Khalidy.
 
Keywords: Amran Waly, MPTT, ratéb siribèe, sufism, tawhîd
Autoconcepto, ajuste escolar e inteligencia emocional en estudiantes mexicanos de bachillerato en línea
Authors: Portillo Peñuelas Samuel Alejandro , Reynoso González Oscar Ulises
Published: November 2021

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la relación entre el autoconcepto, el ajuste escolar y la inteligencia emocional en una muestra de estudiantes del Sistema Nacional de Bachillerato en Línea, contrastando sus niveles de acuerdo con el tipo de curso (ordinario o no ordinario) el sexo y la edad. El estudio es de carácter cuantitativo, transversal, no experimental y de alcance correlacional. Participaron 397 estudiantes del bachillerato en línea seleccionados por muestreo no probabilístico incidental provenientes de los diversos Estados de la República Mexicana. Para medir las variables del estudio se utilizó la Escala de Autoconcepto (AF-5), la Escala Breve de Ajuste escolar (EBAE-10) y la Escala de Inteligencia Emocional (TMMS-24). Los resultados indican puntuaciones altas de autoconcepto, ajuste e inteligencia emocional en el estudiantado constatándose correlaciones positivas entre estas variables y sus dimensiones. De manera agregada, se presentaron diferencias significativas entre los estudiantes en curso ordinario y sus pares en situación remedial, específicamente en las variables de tipo académico. Referente al sexo los hombres reportaron un mayor autoconcepto global, mientras que las mujeres mantuvieron mejores puntuaciones en inteligencia emocional, específicamente en el factor atención, mientras para el caso del ajuste escolar no se reportaron diferencias por género. En cuanto a la edad, el estudiantado mayor a 30 años presentó niveles más altos de autoconcepto y ajuste escolar. Se concluye que las altas valoraciones de autoconcepto, ajuste escolar e inteligencia emocional inciden de manera positiva en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de bachillerato en la modalidad en línea.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE SATISFACTION OF BANGLADESHI MEDICAL TOURISTS
Authors:   Jagannath University, Department of Economics, Dhaka, Bangladesh, SULTANA Munira
Published: November 2021

Medical tourism is a promising industry which is growing day by day. Researching on medical tourism is getting popularity in tourism literature. The aim of this study is to analyze the factors that have effects on medical tourist satisfaction towards medical tourism and also measure the satisfaction level. Thus, non-probability sampling method, especially convenience and snowball sampling technique were used to collect data from the respondents. Statistical analysis like factor analysis, descriptive analysis, and ordinal logistic regression analysis has been used to analyze the data collected through questionnaire. The statistical outcome indicates that doctors’ and nurses’ service quality, treatment facilities, cost of medical care, environment of hospital, tourism facilities, availability of doctors and staffs were found to have an impact on the patients’ satisfaction ratings. Patient demographic characteristics such as sex of the patients, age, and income had insignificant associations with satisfaction.
Nicaraguan volcanic monitoring program of the Instituto Nicaragüense de Estudios Territoriales
Authors: Espinoza Eveling , Saballos Peréz José Armando , Navarro Collado Martha , Tenorio Bellanger Virginia , Olivares Loaisiga Teresita , Ibarra Carcache Martha , Chavarría González David , Matus Sanchez Dodanis , Mendoza Rivera Elvis
Published: November 2021

The Instituto Nicaragüense de Estudios Territoriales (INETER) is the institution responsible for volcano monitoring in Nicaragua. The Volcanology Division of the General Directorate of Geology and Geophysics currently monitors six active volcanoes by means of seismology, gas measurements, optical webcams, and visual and satellite observations. The volcano monitoring network that INETER maintains is in continuous expansion and modernization. Similarly, the number of technical and scientific personnel has been growing in the last few years. 2015 was the busiest year of the last two decades: Momotombo volcano erupted for the first time in 110 years, a lava lake was emplaced at the bottom of Masaya volcano’s Santiago crater, and Telica volcano experienced a phreatic phase from May to November. Although we have increased our monitoring capabilities, we still have many challenges for the near future that we expect to resolve with support from the national and international geoscientific community.
El Instituto Nicaragüense de Estudios Territoriales (INETER) es la institución responsable de la vigilancia volcánica en Nicaragua. Su División de Vulcanología actualmente vigila seis volcanes activos por medio de sismicidad, emisiones de gases, cámaras ópticas, observaciones visuales y teledetección satelital. La red de monitoreo de volcanes que mantiene INETER está en continua expansión y modernización. Del mismo modo, el número de personal técnico y científico ha estado creciendo en los últimos años. El año 2015 fue el año más ocupado que tuvimos en las últimas dos décadas, debido a que el volcán Momotombo entró en erupción por primera vez en los últimos 110 años, se emplazó un lago de lava en el fondo del cráter Santiago (volcán Masaya), y el volcán Telica experimentó una fase freática de mayo a noviembre. A pesar del progreso realizado, todavía tenemos muchos desafíos para el futuro cercano que esperamos lograr con los recursos nacionales y de la comunidad geocientífica internacional.
Volcanic monitoring and hazard assessment in El Salvador
Authors: Castro Carcamo Rodolfo Antonio , Gutiérrez Eduardo
Published: November 2021

The Salvadorean volcanic range forms part of Central America Volcanic Arc and is located on the Pacific ring of fire. El Salvador is a country with at least twenty Holocene-active volcanic structures and where most of the population, including the metropolitan area of San Salvador, live near a volcanic complex. Currently, there are six active volcanoes that are continuously monitored by the Observatorio de Amenazas y Recursos Naturales, which is part of the Ministerio del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales. Volcano monitoring involves seismic, geochemical, and visual monitoring techniques, among others. In addition to volcano monitoring and with the aim of early warning of future eruptions, volcanic hazard maps and networks of local observers have been developed. These initiatives together with the general directorate of civil protection, seek to meet the goal of reducing risk from volcanic activity in El Salvador. 
La cadena volcánica salvadoreña forma parte del Arco Volcánico de América Central y está localizada dentro de la zona conocida como cinturón de fuego del Pacífico. El Salvador es un país donde se encuentran al menos 20 estructuras volcánicas que han estado activas durante el Holoceno y donde la mayor parte de la población, incluyendo la ciudad capital San Salvador, está ubicada en las proximidades de algún complejo volcánico. Actualmente, seis volcanes activos son continuamente monitoreados por el Observatorio de Amenazas y Recursos Naturales, que es parte del Ministerio del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales. El monitoreo volcánico se realiza mediante técnicas de monitoreo sísmicas, geoquímicas, visuales, entre otras. Como complemento del trabajo de monitoreo, se han desarrollado mapas de amenaza volcánica y redes de observadores locales constituyendo así sistemas de alerta temprana ante futuras erupciones. Estas iniciativas, en conjunto con la dirección general de la protección civil, persiguen el objetivo de reducir el riesgo por actividad volcánica en El Salvador.
Towards the development of the first permanent volcano observatory in Argentina
Authors: Garcia Sebastian , Badi Gabriela
Published: November 2021

Argentina is a country that presents a complex situation regarding volcanic risk, where a total of 38 volcanoes are considered active. Although Argentina has no major cities close to these volcanoes, the continuous increase in economic activity and infrastructure near the Andean Codillera will increase exposure to volcano hazards in the future. Further, volcanic activity on the border between Argentina and Chile poses a unique challenge in relation to volcano monitoring and the management of volcanic emergencies. Additionally, due to atmospheric circulation patterns in the region (from West to East), Argentina is exposed to ashfall and ash dispersion from frequent explosive eruptions from Chilean volcanoes. Considering this, the Servicio Geológico Minero Argentino (SEGEMAR) decided to create and implement a Volcanic Threat Assessment Program, which includes the creation of the the first permanent volcano observatory for the country, the Observatorio Argentino de Vigilancia Volcánica (OAVV). Previously the Decepcion Island volcano observatory was created as a collaboration between the Instituto Antártico Argentino (IAA) and the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (MNCN) from the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC).
Argentina es un país que presenta una compleja situación con respecto al riesgo volcánico, donde un total de 38 volcanes son considerados activos. Aunque Argentina no tiene ciudades importantes cerca de estos volcanes, el continuo incremento de la actividad económica y la infraestructura cerca de la Cordillera de los Andes, generará en el futuro un aumento en la exposición a estos peligros. Además, la actividad volcánica en la frontera entre Argentina y Chile constituye un desafío único en relación con el monitoreo de volcanes y la gestión de emergencias volcánicas. Adicionalmente, debido a los patrones de circulación atmosférica en la región (desde el oeste hacia el este), Argentina está expuesta a la caída y dispersión de cenizas de las frecuentes erupciones explosivas de volcanes chilenos. Teniendo esto en cuenta, el Servicio Geológico Minero Argentino (SEGEMAR) decidió crear e implementar un programa de evaluación de amenazas volcánicas, que incluye, la creación del primer observatorio permanente de volcanes para el país, el Observatorio Argentino de Vigilancia Volcánica (OAVV). Previamente, el Observatorio Volcanológico de la Isla Decepción fue creado como una colaboración entre el Instituto Antártico Argentino (IAA) y el Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (MNCN) del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas de España (CSIC).
Monitoring volcanoes in Mexico
Authors: Espinasa-Pereña Ramón , Arámbula Raúl , Ramos Silvia , Sieron Katrin , Capra Lucia , Hernández-Oscoy Ariadna , Alatorre Miguel , Córdoba Montiel Francisco
Published: November 2021

Mexico has at least 46 volcanic centers (including monogenetic volcanic fields) that are considered active or potentially active. Due to the federal governance of the country, the Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) is the entity responsible for monitoring natural hazards. Individual Mexican states also monitor active volcanoes within their territoryand through local universities. Specific observatories exist for Colima, Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), San Martín Tuxtla, El Chichón, and Tacaná volcanoes, which are considered among the volcanoes with the highest hazard potential in the country. Details on instrumentation, data acquisition, hazard management, information dissemination and outreach are given for each volcano and observatory. The creation of a National Volcanological Service, based at CENAPRED and in full cooperation with local university-based observatories, would help consolidate all monitoring data and official information on active volcanoes at a single institution, procure and distribute resources, and allocate those resources according to the relative risk posed by the different volcanoes.
México tiene al menos 46 centros volcánicos que podrían considerarse activos o potencialmente activos (incluyendo campos volcánicos monogenéticos). Debido al carácter federal del país, el Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) es la entidad responsable de monitorear los fenómenos naturales. Individualmente, algunos estados mexicanos también monitorean los volcanes activos dentro de su territorio, a través de las universidades locales, por lo que existen observatorios específicos para Colima, Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), San Martín Tuxtla, El Chichón y Tacaná; todos estos considerados entre los volcanes de mayor riesgo relativo del país. Se proporcionan detalles sobre instrumentación, adquisición de datos, gestión de riesgos y difusión y divulgación de información para cada volcán y observatorio. La creación de un Servicio Vulcanológico Nacional, con sede en CENAPRED, y en cooperación plena con los observatorios universitarios locales, ayudaría a concentrar todos los datos de monitoreo e información oficial sobre los volcanes activos en una sola institución, así como a adquirir y asignar recursos, de acuerdo con el riesgo relativo que representan los diferentes volcanes.
Federalism, Race, and the Politics of Turnaround: U.S. Public Opinion on Improving Low-Performing Schools and Districts
Authors: Schueler Beth E. , West Martin R.
Published: November 2021

Public support for school improvement policies can increase the success and durability of those reforms. However, little is known about public views on turnaround. We capitalize on a nationally representative 2017 survey ( N = 4,214) to uncover opinions regarding which level of government should lead on turnaround and state takeover of troubled districts. We find controversy surrounding state intervention into low-performing schools is not driven by a generalized allegiance to local control over education. We observe high levels of support for state-level leadership in identifying and fixing failing schools, and even for state takeover of struggling districts. Instead, opposition appears to arise from the loss of local political and economic power, often experienced by majority-Black communities, that typically accompanies state takeover.
Numerical Study for the Tube Rotation Effect on Melting Process in Shell and Tube Latent Heat Energy Storage LHES System
Authors: Fathi Mohammed Ibrahim , Mussa Munther Abdullah
Published: November 2021

Although renewable energy systems have become an interesting global issue, it is not continuous either daily or seasonally. Latent heat energy storage (LHES) is one of the suitable solutions for this problem. LHES becomes a basic element in renewable energy systems. LHES compensate for the energy lack when these systems are at low production conditions. The present work considered a shell and tube LHES for numerical investigation of the tube rotation influence on the melting process. The simulation and calculations were carried out using ANSYS Fluent software. Paraffin wax represents the phase change material (PCM) in this work, while water was selected to be the heat transfer fluid (HTF). The calculations were carried out for 9 rpm tube rotation case as well as the stationary case. The results show a slight increase in the liquid content of phase change material PCM due to tube rotation. The enhancement percentage in liquid content was 3.5% for 6 hrs charging process. The heat transfer in the axial direction was small relative to that in the radial direction.
MENDORONG PERTUMBUHAN INDUSTRI KECIL DAN MENENGAH MELALUI FASILITAS KEMUDAHAN IMPOR TUJUAN EKSPOR
Authors: Muchtar Masruri , Suganda Haris
Published: November 2021

Globalization is an opportunity for small and medium industries (IKM) in Indonesia to be able to market various products they produce. One of the facilities provided by the government is the Ease of Import for Export Purposes (KITE IKM). This study aims to identify some issues that arise, conduct analysis, and provide alternative solutions to those constraints that occur in the utilization of KITE IKM in the KPPBC TMP B Yogyakarta. This research uses a qualitative research approach in the form of case studies. Based on the results, there are still some obstacles in fostering the growth of IKM. Internal is related to the efforts to disseminate KITE IKM, good governance practices particularly in archiving of customs documents, technical competence of employees, and implementation of risk management. External consist of the IKM’s compliance with the procedures or provisions and strategic coordination between related agencies or institutions. This research implies that some policies need to be made to improve governance and risk mitigation. The object of research is limited to IKM at KPPBC TMP B Yogyakarta which conducts import and export activities through the nearest port. Subsequent research can be carried out on other customs offices with different characteristics.
Keywords: duty drawback, export, facility, good governance
Dengan adanya globalisasi, luasnya jangkauan pasar menjadi peluang bagi para industri kecil dan menengah (IKM) di Indonesia dalam memasarkan berbagai produk yang dihasilkan. Salah satu fasilitas yang diberikan pemerintah kepada IKM adalah Kemudahan Impor Tujuan Ekspor (KITE). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi kendala-kendala yang timbul, melakukan analisis, dan memberikan alternatif penyelesaian atas permasalahan yang terjadi atas pemanfaatan fasilitas KITE IKM di wilayah kerja KPPBC TMP B Yogyakarta. Studi ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif berupa studi kasus. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, masih ditemukan beberapa hambatan dalam mendorong tumbuhnya IKM. Permasalahan internal terkait kurang gencar dan luasnya upaya sosialisasi dan edukasi fasilitas KITE IKM, lemahnya tata kelola atau pengarsipan dokumen kepabeanan, belum meratanya pengetahuan dan kompetensi teknis pegawai, dan kurang optimalnya penerapan manajemen risiko. Permasalahan eksternal terkait kurangnya pengetahuan dan pemahaman pelaku usaha atas prosedur atau ketentuan dan belum efektifnya sinergi dan koordinasi strategis antarinstansi atau lembaga. Penelitian ini memberikan implikasi kebijakan terkait perlu dilakukan upaya perbaikan tata kelola pemerintahan dan optimalisasi penerapan manajemen risiko. Objek penelitian terbatas hanya terhadap IKM terdaftar penerima fasilitas KITE di KPPBC TMP B Yogyakarta yang melakukan kegiatan impor dan ekspor melalui pelabuhan terdekat. Penelitian berikutnya dapat dilakukan terhadap objek penelitian yang berbeda karakteristiknya.
Kata Kunci: ekspor, fasilitas, KITE, tata kelola, UMKM