bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ASSESSMENT OF EYE DROP INSTALLATION TECHNIQUE AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING OUTPATIENT CLINIC AT PT. JLNGMC, CHAMBA
Authors: NEGI SHALOO , KASHYAP ADITYA , SHARMA SMRITI
Published: July 2024

Objective: A good eye drops installation technique and its knowledge is vital for curing eye ailments and preventing eye from harmful effects of over-dose and under-dose of drugs. The current study assessed the eye drop installation technique and corrected it by imparting them education regarding the same.
Methods: A total of 120 patients were enrolled in the cross-sectional study using consecutive sampling technique till the sample size was achieved in a tertiary care hospital. The participants were observed by the trained observers for their steps of technique for installing eye drops and the errors were noted which were corrected by the observers and followed up till 3 visits to observe a change in the steps of technique.
Results: The mean age of study participants was 41.44±15.4 y. Majority of them were in the age group 18-30 y (35%), females (55.8%), and belonging to upper middle socio-economic status (31.7%). Majority of study participants had 6/6 VA in right eye (65%) and left eye (61.7%). “Drop land on first attempt” and “direct bottle towards eyes” showed maximum improvement of 45.8% each followed by “tilt head while putting” showed 45 % improvement between 1st visit and 3rd visit. “Trouble putting drops” showed least improvement by 20% between 1st and 3rd visit. All the favorable ophthalmic practices showed a statically significant (<0.05) increase in their proportion in each visit.
Conclusion: A high prevalence of errors while installing eye drops among participants were observed which were improved by educating them about right steps, as observe in follow up visits.
TO STUDY THE FUNCTIONAL AND RADIOLOGICAL OUTCOMES OF ANKLE ARTHRODESIS WITH CORTICOCANCELLOUS SCREW FIXATION VS INTRAMEDULLARY NAILING
Authors: SINGH SUMIT KUMAR , REHNCY JAGDEEP SINGH , MEHTA HARRY , BAKSHI AMANDEEP SINGH
Published: July 2024

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the functional and radiological outcomes of ankle arthrodesis using corticocancellous screw fixation vs intramedullary nailing.
Methods: In our study, 22 cases underwent the procedure. This evaluation was performed based on preoperative radiologic data and at postoperative clinical visits at 2 months, 6 months, and 12 mo required postoperatively. Radiologic outcomes were measured by: (1) Rate of union, (2) Rate of adjacent joint arthritis, and (3) Alignment of the ankle joint. Functional outcomes were measured by using the AOFAS score (American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society score). The patients' Subjective assessments were done using the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT).
Results: The angle between the tibia's long axis and a line parallel to the talus's long axis is determined in the AP projection. The mean angle was 89.6 degrees (85-100 degrees) in the intramedullary nailing group (IMN group) and 91.4 degrees in the corticocancellous screw group (CC screw). The angle between the tibia's long axis and a line that is perpendicular to the talus’s long axis. The mean angle was 40.5 degrees (30-45 degrees) in the IMN group and 41.6 degrees in the CC screw group. The mean AOFAS score (American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society score) was 83.25 in the IMN group and 80.5 in the other group. The mean Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score was 28 in the IMN group and 27.5 in the other group. All the cases showed bony union except one case, the average time taken for the union was 18.5 w in the IMN group and 20.5 w in the CC screw group.
Conclusion: According to our study, all of the patients with normal angles between the tibia's long axis and a line perpendicular to the talus's long axis were obtained in the AP projection, and the angle between the tibia's long axis and a line that is perpendicular to the talus’s long axis. These patients also showed better Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) and AOFAS (American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society) scores in both comparison groups.
PREVALENCE OF ASYMPTOMATIC BACTERIURIA IN ANTENATAL WOMEN ATTENDING TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL-A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: SUBHASHINI B. S. V. V. , VANI T. M. S. S. SUDHA
Published: July 2024

Objective: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections during pregnancy due to anatomical changes and physiological adaptations during pregnancy. Asymptomatic bacteriuria is the significant presence of bacteria in the urine of an individual without symptoms. Untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in pregnancy predisposes to symptomatic UTI in 25% of infected women. Screening of antenatal women help in early diagnosis and treatment of ASB and thus to prevent maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The present study was carried out to determine the prevalence of UTI in pregnant women and to study the bacteriological profile and antimicrobial sensitivity patterns of uropathogens.
Methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of six months and midstream urine specimens were collected from 480 pregnant females and were processed by standard protocols. All subjects were clinically identified to have no signs and symptoms of UTI. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was done as per CLSI guidelines.
Results: Prevalence rate of asymptomatic bacteriuria was seen 10% in pregnant women. Majority of the culture-positive patients belonged to the age group of 26-30 y (31.25%). 70.84% were Gram-negative isolates and 29.16% were Gram-positive organisms. The commonest pathogen isolated was Escherichia coli (33.33%). In the present study, Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) production was seen in (20.58%) isolates, and Metallo Beta-Lactamase (MBL) production was seen in (17.64%) isolates.
Conclusion: This study reveals the importance of screening of pregnant women for UTI. Emerging multi-drug resistance seen in uropathogens emphasizes the need to rationalize use of antibiotics, which eventually prevent development of resistant strains.
TUBERCULOSIS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH CD4+T CELL COUNT AND VIRAL LOAD AMONG HIV POSITIVE PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: JOSE NIGEL , BULA ARUNA , KUMARI POOSAPATI RATNA , KAMALA PUVVULA
Published: July 2024

Methods: The present study was a prospective study conducted from April 2022 to March 2023 in 4551 patients. Samples of 238 patients newly diagnosed with HIV attending Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (ICTC), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India and registered for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) were taken. 5 ml of blood sample was collected aseptically and tested for HIV. The 238 HIV-positive samples were tested for CD4 counts at presentation and after 6 mo using flow cytometry (Sysmex Partec CyFlow Flow cytometer). They were further subjected to real-time RT-PCR to detect viral load at 6 mo follow-up.
Results: Out of 238 HIV-positive cases, predominant gender being males with 140 (58.82%) and the predominant age group was 31-40 y. At 6 mo follow-up, 19 patients (8%) were diagnosed as having TB. The mean CD4 counts at baseline and after 6 mo of antiretroviral therapy (ART)) was 296±229 and 436±271 cells/mm3 (p value of<0.001) for entire study group. The mean baseline CD4 count in patients who were not diagnosed with TB at the time of follow-up and those who were diagnosed as having developed TB was 307±232 cells/mm3 and 167±135 cells/mm3 respectively. At six mo follow-up, 32(14.6%) HIV patients who did not develop TB and 8(42.1%) patients who developed TB still had their CD4 counts<200 cells/mm3. This was statistically significant with a p value=0.019. Significant difference was not found between the two subgroups as the HIV-only group had 192(87.7%) patients and 16(84.2%) patients from newly diagnosed TB patients had their viral loads below detection levels.
Conclusion: low CD4 counts at the baseline was a high-risk factor for the development of tuberculosis in HIV patients. The viral load values at 6-month follow-up did not prove to be significantly linked to the development of tuberculosis.
The Unsettled Question of Settlement in Mahaswetha Devi’s The Book of the Hunter
Authors: Rebecca P. , Senthamarai Dr. T.
Published: July 2024

A settlement is a place where people reside for a long time. People acquire cultural identity when they establish themselves in a new location. The settlement issue between the Brahmin and the tribal group is the main concern of the study. It examines the pain that people experience when they move to a new place. One group's dread of another group causes them to relocate and change their means of subsistence. The goal of the paper is to demonstrate that the anguish of leaving one's own land is shared by Shabars and Brahmins alike, and that the issue of settlement is a never-ending one. They experience great suffering because of their separation from their country when they are forced to relocate and abandon their roots.
The Issue of Man and Animal Conflict: A Case of Jhargram District, West Bengal
Authors: Mandal Lipika
Published: July 2024

Man-animal conflict is an ancient concept in which humans and wild animals share the same landscapes and resources for their survival. The study investigates the increasing frequency of conflict incidents between humans and animals in various locations within Jhargram District, a region known for its close proximity to both human settlements and wildlife, particularly elephants. Currently, human-animal conflict plays a significant role in altering the landscapes of the southern region of West Bengal in India, and it also has an impact on the rural economy in Jhargram District. Human population growth and expansion, deforestation, habitat degradation, land use change, and livestock grazing in forest and forest fringe areas are all considered major causes of human-animal conflicts. The study aims to pinpoint the underlying causes and repercussions of human-animal conflicts, as well as suggest management strategies to address the issue. The study reveals that people living in forest fringe areas and close to forest protected areas are often prone to attacks, particularly by elephants and other wild animals like hyenas, wild dogs, wild boars, etc.
Barreras vivas de nopal y agave: un escudo natural contra incendios forestales
Authors: Farfán Gutiérrez Michelle , Vargas Rodríguez Lorena , Godbert Yann
Published: July 2024

Las barreras vivas de nopal y agave no sólo son parte de nuestro patrimonio biocultural, sino también una solución basada en la naturaleza para proteger el medio ambiente. Estas plantas, conocidas por su capacidad de retener agua, actúan como cortafuegos naturales, ayudando a prevenir incendios forestales. Inspirados por los Objetivos del Desarrollo Sostenible de la onu, hemos creado una infografía para mostrar cómo estas barreras vivas benefician a las comunidades: generan empleo, mejoran la calidad del aire y promueven la biodiversidad. Te invitamos a descubrir cómo las barreras vivas de nopal y agave pueden transformar la forma en que protegemos y cuidamos nuestro entorno, promoviendo la sostenibilidad y la resiliencia en nuestras comunidades.
Miomas bajo control: nutrición y ejercicios en acción
Authors: Loyola Leyva Alejandra , Loyola Rodríguez Juan Pablo
Published: July 2024

Los miomas son crecimientos no cancerosos que se desarrollan en la pared del útero. Estos se deben a múltiples factores, incluyendo la dieta y la actividad física. Las mujeres que tienen miomas pueden tener mayor sangrado menstrual, cólicos intensos, ciclos irregulares, dificultades para lograr el embarazo o riesgo durante éste. Estos síntomas disminuyen la calidad de vida de las mujeres que los padecen. Por ello, es importante su prevención o tratamiento a través de la dieta y la actividad física. Una alimentación alta en frutas y verduras, las cuales son ricas en vitaminas, minerales, fibras y antioxidantes, así como el consumo de algunos lácteos que contienen calcio y vitamina A pueden ayudar a evitar la presencia de los miomas. De igual manera, la suplementación con vitamina D puede ser de gran ayuda para disminuir el tamaño, evitar el crecimiento o su aparición. Además, el realizar actividad física varios días a la semana puede disminuir el riesgo de la presencia de miomas. Por el contrario, el consumo de carnes rojas y carnes procesadas puede implicar un mayor riesgo de presentar estos fibromas uterinos.
comparison of the physicochemical properties of microalgae biodiesel with other oilseed feedstocks for sustainable energy production: A meta-analysis
Authors: Ariyanti D. , Sasongko N. A. , Fitriana E. L. , Nugroho R. A. , Arfiyanti
Published: July 2024

Biodiesel has emerged as an alternative diesel fuel, offering environmental advantages such as biodegradability, non-toxicity, and low emissions. This study conducted a meta-analysis to compare microalgae biodiesel with other oilseed feedstocks for sustainable energy production. The analysis involved compiling a database of published articles on biodiesel derived from microalgae and plant seeds. The results demonstrated that microalgae are one of the most promising feedstocks among various oilseeds. The cetane number and fuel density of biodiesel from microalgae were significantly higher than those from plant seeds (p<0.05). In conclusion, microalgae are a suitable feedstock for biodiesel production, surpassing traditional oil and crop sources, and can potentially mitigate the expansion of conventional agricultural practices. Moreover, microalgae can be cultivated year-round and in various climates, allowing for extended production seasons and site flexibility. Additionally, their utilization of waste streams as nutrient sources and non-requirement of arable land can contribute to reducing the environmental impact on other industries.
Real driving cycle based SoC and battery temperature prediction for electric vehicle using AI models
Authors: Nainika C. , Balamurugan P. , Febin Daya J. L. , Anantha krishnan V.
Published: July 2024

The increase in electric vehicles has surpassed expectations leading to the eventual replacement of traditional IC (internal combustion) engine vehicles. However, to achieve this, it is crucial to research and develop more efficient and reliable electric batteries to create a sustainable transportation system. The performance of the battery directly impacts the power and range of the vehicle making battery management research imperative. Accurate estimation of battery state of charge (SoC) and temperature is vital for the overall performance, drivability and safety of the vehicle. This paper proposes a comprehensive approach to create an AI-based model to estimate the battery SoC and temperature that matches the performance of conventional vehicles. Various regression models are used as prediction models and the results are presented. These insights offer valuable understandings of battery thermal behavior, aiding in the design of an effective battery management system.
Funerary Emblems in Manila and the Rise of Devotion to Jerónima de la Asunción, OSC (1555-1630)
Authors: Jiang Wei
Published: July 2024

This paper examines a collection of 42 funerary emblems, or jerogl.ficos in Spanish, crafted in honour of the Spanish Abbess Mother Jerónima de la Asunción (1555-1630), the foundress of the first female monastery in the Philippines in 1621. While the original copies of these emblems, comprising images, biblical references, and Spanish verses, have yet been discovered, detailed descriptions of each emblem provide valuable insights into the production of imagery in relation to local veneration of a potential saint. By situating these emblems within the broader context of emblematics in early modern Asia, this paper reveals their significance in various cultural events in the Spanish Philippines, including the celebrations of canonizations, royal exequies, literary competitions and other festivities. Moreover, this paper emphasizes the role of emblems as an efficient medium for cultivating devotion to Mother Jerónima not only among the Spanish devotees but potentially among non-Spanish-speaking Christians as well. In summary, this paper underscores the potential of emblematic studies in the Spanish Philippines, contrasting with their widespread use in early modern Iberian America primarily at noble exequies and as aids for catechism.
Increasing Literacy In Reading The Qur’an Hadith In Class IX Students Through The Application Of The Talaqqi Method At MTsN 1 Kudus
Authors: Rozaq Mohammad Khoirur , Nugroho Puspo
Published: July 2024

The focus of this research is to find out how the talaqqi method can improve students' reading literacy of the Al-Qur'an Hadith at MTs N 1 Kudus class IX. The subjects in this research involved Al-Qur'an Hadith subject teachers and class IX students. The method in this research uses a qualitative descriptive approach and data collection through interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this research can be concluded that the application of the talaqqi method in learning Al-Qur'an Hadith is considered effective in improving students' ability to read the Al-Qur'an. The talaqqi method is very suitable for use in learning the Al-Qur'an. The driving factors in implementing the talaqqi method at MTs N 1 Kudus, include; a) there are teachers who are qualified in their field of recitation, b) there is support from parents and teachers, and c) the conditions in the madrasa are comfortable and very supportive. The inhibiting factors include; a) less effective time management, b) the emergence of a feeling of laziness and lack of focus among students, and c) lack of support from students' parents. Communication between teachers and parents is the solution to this obstacle. It is hoped that this research will provide new knowledge and a deeper understanding regarding the application of the talaqqi method in increasing students' Al-Qur'an reading literacy and provide a basis for developing better talaqqi learning methods for teachers and students.
Peningkatan Kinerja Guru melalui Integrasi Nilai -Nilai Islam di SMA Muhammadiyah Limbung Kabupaten Gowa
Authors: Pewangi Mawardi , Ferdinan Ferdinan , M. Nurhidaya
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi upaya meningkatkan kinerja guru di SMA Muhammadiyah Limbung Kabupaten melalui pembinaan, pengawasan, dan evaluasi, serta integrasi nilai-nilai Islam dalam pembentukan karakter guru. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah memastikan bahwa nilai-nilai Islam tercermin dalam praktik sehari-hari para guru, dengan harapan dapat meningkatkan kualitas proses belajar mengajar dan menciptakan lingkungan pendidikan yang kondusif. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kombinasi (mixed methods), dengan strategi Concurrent Triangulation untuk membandingkan dan menghubungkan data dari pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa upaya Peningkatan Kinerja Guru di SMA Muhammadiyah Limbung melalui pembinaan, pengawasan, dan evaluasi. Pembinaan dilakukan oleh kepala sekolah sebagai manajer dan supervisor, dengan memberikan pelatihan, workshop, dan arahan yang efektif, dinilai tinggi dengan rata-rata 3,82. Pengawasan dilakukan terhadap pelaksanaan pembelajaran dan disiplin guru, efektif dengan nilai rata-rata 3,63. Evaluasi kinerja guru bertujuan meningkatkan efisiensi dan kualitas pendidikan, dinilai tinggi dengan nilai rata-rata 3,64, mencakup aspek disiplin, saran perbaikan, dan penghargaan. Selain itu, hasil penelitian menyoroti Nilai-nilai Islam yang Dimiliki Guru di SMA Muhammadiyah Limbung. Guru-guru di sekolah ini memiliki perilaku yang mencerminkan nilai-nilai Islam seperti disiplin (rata-rata 3,95), kesabaran (rata-rata 3,70), keramahan (rata-rata 3,58), keadilan (rata-rata 3,89), dan keteladanan (rata-rata 3,86), menciptakan lingkungan pendidikan yang bermoral.
Implementasi Model PBL Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Pada Materi Pemanasan Global di SMAN 09 Palembang
Authors: Maheni Maheni , Nawawi Sulton , Aini Fitri
Published: July 2024

The PBL (Problem-Based Learning) learning model is a learning model that is centered on students and focuses on the learning process of students (student-centered learning). Therefore, through the application of this model, it is expected to be able to improve student learning outcomes. This research is classroom action research. The research was conducted in the even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year in class X SMA Negeri 09 Palembang. The research subjects were 37 students of class X9, 20 girls and 17 boys. Based on the results of the two-cycle class action research, it was found that the PBL model could improve student learning outcomes.
Abstrak. Model pembelajaran PBL (Problem Based Learning) merupakan salah satu model pembelajaran yang berpusat pada peserta didik dan menitik beratkan pada proses belajar peserta didik (student centered learning). Maka dari itu, melalui penerapan model ini diiharapkan mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada semester genap tahun ajaran 2022/2023 di kelas X SMA Negeri 09 Palembang. Subjek penelitian adalah 37 peserta didik kelas X9, 20 perempuan dan 17 laki-laki. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tindakan kelas dua siklus, ditemukan bahwa model PBL dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik.
Efektivitas Booklet Berbasis Potensi Lokal Pada Materi Keanekaragaman Hayati
Authors: Adriana Adriani , Sunandar Ari , Qurbaniah Mahwar
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of local potential-based booklets on biodiversity material that has been developed previously. This research uses an experimental method. The form of research design used is a quasi-experimental design. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Sajingan with a research sample of X MIPA class students as many as 60 students each from the experimental and control classes. Based on the results of the study, it can be stated that the local potential-based booklet media developed is effective, this can be seen from the significant difference between the pretest and posttest results. This is evidenced by the acquisition of the Mann Whitney U test at a real level of 0.5 resulting in a significance figure of 0.005 And learning using booklet media has an effect of 55.4% with an Effect Size of 1.03 in the high category.
Abstrak.Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektivitas booklet berbasis potensi lokal pada materi keanekaragaman hayati yang telah dikembangkan sebelumnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen. Bentuk desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen semu (Quasy Experimental Design). Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri 1 Sajingan dengan sampel penelitian yaitu peserta didik kelas X MIPA sebanyak 60 siswa. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian maka dapat dinyatakan bahwa media booklet berbasis potensi lokal yang dikembangkan bersifat efektif, hal tersebut dapat dilihat dari perbedaan yang signifikan terhadap antara hasil pretest dan posttest.Hal ini dibuktikan dengan dari perolehan uji U Mann Whitney pada taraf nyata 0,5 menghasilkan angka signifikansi 0,00. Dan pembelajaran menggunakan media booklet memberikan pengaruh sebesar 55,4% dengan Effect Size 1,03 dalam kategori tinggi.
Analisis Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Pada Materi Sistem Gerak Manusia Kelas XI SMA Swasta Imelda Medan
Authors: Hasibuan Agrivina Nabilah , Rebista Niken , Manurung Rina Sara Jantri , Arwita Widya
Published: July 2024

This research was carried out with the aim of describing the implementation of the Problem Based Learning learning model, in the human movement system material for class XI MIA at Imelda Private High School Medan. The population used in this research was all class is qualitative research where the teacher becomes a resource in obtaining information. Data collection is through a process of observation, interviews, documentation and literature study. The results of the research show that the curriculum demands that are being implemented at Imelda Medan Private High School are still the 2013 curriculum so that teachers have limited time and flexibility to implement the PBL method effectively. This causes teachers not to be ready to implement problem-based learning (PBL), so training and professional development is needed and curriculum revision is needed to support the implementation of PBL by including topics with problems that are relevant to real life and school policies must be made to support PBL, including time allocation. enough in the learning schedule.
Abstrak. Penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengimplementasian model pembelajaran problem based learning, bagaimana  penerapan yang dilakukan guru serta kendala yang menjadi faktor yang mempengaruhi proses  pelaksanaannya pembelajaran biologi pada materi sistem gerak manusia kelas XI MIA di SMA Swasta Imelda Medan T.P. 2023/2024. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas XI dan sampel yang diambil adalah kelas XI MIA 1. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dimana guru menjadi narasumber dalam memperoleh informasi. Pengumpulan data melalui proses pelaksanaan observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi, dan studi literatur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tuntutan kurikulum yang sedang diterapkan di SMA Swasta Imelda Medan T.P 2023/2024 yaitu masih berkurikulum 2013 sehingga guru memiliki keterbatasan waktu dan fleksibilitas untuk menerapkan metode PBL efektif. Hal ini menyebabkan guru belum siap menerapkan pembelajran berbasis masalah (PBL) sehingga dibutuhkan pelatihan dan pengembangan profesional serta diperlukannya perevisian kurikulum agar mendukung penerapan PBL dengan menyertakan topik-topik dengan masalah yang relavan dengan kehidupan nyata serta kebijakan sekolah harus dibuat untuk mendukung PBL termasuk alokasi waktu yang cukup dalam jadwal pembelajaran.
Analisis Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Pada Pelajaran Biologi Materi Sistem Ekskresi Kelas X SMA Negeri 4 Binjai
Authors: Tambunan Evenia , Sitepu Sindi Clodia br , Witin Theresia Adhellia , Arwita Widya
Published: July 2024

Problem Based Learning is a form of learning that gives students problems to solve, so that they can improve critical thinking skills and understanding of concepts. This research aims to apply how the application of the PBL learning model influences the learning process and students' understanding of excretory material in class 10 of SMA Negeri 4 Binjai. The research method used was direct interviews with Biology subject teachers, so that information was obtained about the implementation of PBL, its supporting factors and obstacles as well as its impact on students. The research results show that the application of PBL in learning excretory material has a positive impact on students' understanding, students become more active in both lesson and practical activities, more critical in analyzing problems, and more independent in finding solutions.
Problem Based Learning adalah bentuk pembelajaran yang memberikan masalah problem kepada siswa untuk diselesaikan, sehingga dapat meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan pemahaman konsep. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana penerapan model pembelajaran PBL mempengaruhi proses pembelajaran dan pemahaman siswa terhadap materi ekskresi pada kelas 10 SMA Negeri 4 Binjai. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu wawancara langsung dengan guru mata pelajaran Biologi, sehingga diperoleh informasi tentang pelaksanaan PBL, faktor pendukung dan kehambatannya serta dampaknya terhadap siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan PBL dalam pebelajran materi ekskresi memberikan dampak yang positif kepada pemahaman siswa, siswa menjadi lebih aktif baik dalam kegiatan lestur maupun praktikum, lebih lebih kritis dalam menganalisis masalah, dan lebih mandiri dalam mencari solusi.
Evaluasi Keberhasilan Kebuntingan Pada Sapi Madura Melalui Metode Kawin Alam
Authors: Wulansari Wahyuni Indah , Dwi Kusumawati Enike , Khosiya Robba Dewi , Chanafi Mochammad , Ramsiati Dyah Tuwi , Nugroho Krisnaningsih Aju Tjatur , Ariyanti Rina
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keberhasilan kebuntingan pada Sapi Madura melalui metode kawin alam. Materi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah betina sapi Madura sejumlah 36 ekor dan pejantan sapi Madura sejumlah 3 ekor. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian lapang dengan pemeriksaan kebuntingan serta pengamatan ada tidaknya birahi kembali pada sapi yang telah dikawinkan. Variabel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Non Return Rate (NRR), Conception Rate (CR) dan Service per Conception (S/C). Analisis data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara deskriptif dan dibahas serta dibandingkan dengan literatur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan persentase pada Non Return Rate (NRR) kelompok A 66,667%; kelompok B 58,333% dan kelompok C 33,333%. Persentase pada Conception Rate (CR) kelompok A 66,667%; kelompok B 58,333% dan kelompok C 33,333%. Perolehan angka Service per Conception (S/C) kelompok A 1,5; kelompok B 1,7 dan kelompok C 3. Persentase Non Return Rate (NRR) untuk kelompok A dan B memenuhi nilai standart yaitu 66,667%, sedangkan kelompok C dibawah nilai standart 33,333%. Persentase Conception Rate (CR) kelompok A dan B masih memenuhi nilai normal yaitu 66,667%, sedangkan kelompok C dibawah nilai normal 33,333%. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara keseluruhan evaluasi kebuntingan pada Sapi Madura melalui metode kawin alam di Loka Penelitian Sapi Potong tergolong masih sesuai standart yang sudah ada, hal ini umum terjadi di Indonesia yang disesuaikan dengan kondisi alam, penyebaran ternak dan manajemen peternakan.
The Journey by Fedot Kotov: a Russian Merchant’s View on Persia in the 17th Century
Authors: Demicheva Natalia A. ,   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The article examines the Journey (Hozhenie) by Fedot Afanasyevich Kotov, which reflected his impressions of a trip to Persia in 1623–1624, in the context of the formation of image of this country in Old Russian literature. The origins of tradition of depicting “real” Persia can be found in Afanasy Nikitin’s Journey Beyond Three Seas. It creates an ambivalent image: on the one hand, the abundance of these lands is noted; on the other hand, unfavorable weather conditions. At the same time, Persia is not yet depicted as a unified space and state formation. The transformation of image of Persia takes place in the article lists of the late 16th — the early 17th centuries. In them, the Persian land is portrayed as a powerful, rich state with strong authority of shah. A special role in the formation of image of Persia in Old Russian literature is played Fedot Kotov’s Journey. The work provides the most detailed and vivid description of this country, while developing themes and motifs that appeared in earlier texts. Thus, in it, as in Journey Beyond Three Seas, the image of Persia is ambivalent: it appears as a country of contrasts, the text constantly contrasts presence and absence, emptiness and abundance. In Kotov’s Journey the motif of wealth, which was outlined in the ambassador’s reports by Zvenigorodsky and Brekhov, is also developed. However, despite the motifs of abundance, wealth, and external beauty, this work does not create an utopian image of the eastern country: foreign kingdom and its ruler are accompanied by images of death and destruction.
Features of the Pre-Renaissance in the Church Singing Art of Old Russia of the 14th–16th Centuries
Authors: Pozhidaeva Galina A. ,   Higher Theatre School (Institute) named after M.S. SHchepkin at the State Academic Maly Theatre of Russia
Published: July 2024

The article examines for the first time the period of the late 14th — 16th centuries using the material of church singing art, as a transition period from the early Russian Middle Ages to the New Age. In related fields of knowledge — literary criticism, art criticism and cultural studies — it is associated with the problem of the Pre-Renaissance. The period of rise of national culture after the Battle of Kulikovo is similar to the Paleologian Renaissance. In church singing, their similarity is revealed, in particular, in the tendency of melodization. In Russian chants, in accordance with the new texts according to the Jerusalem Charter, singers achieve an organic fusion of text and melody. During the period of the “second South Slavic influence” in Rus’, liturgical songbooks appeared in the Bulgarian edition of canonical texts. However, in the field of singing there is no need to talk about the influence of the southern Slavs: the rapid development of musical writing in our Fatherland in comparison with Bulgaria and Serbia proves this. The style of “weaving words” in singing was indirectly reflected in the scale of the compositions and the renewal of the musical language. The mystical philosophy of hesychasm, dating back to the monastic ascetic practice of Palestine, affected the internal concentration and fullness of chanted prayer. The appeal to “one’s own Antiquity,” characteristic of the European Renaissance, manifested itself in the clear continuity of the traditions of pre-Mongol Rus’. The style of the “second monumentalism” is obvious in the voluminous Stichirarion of the menaion “Slave’s Eye” and the new lengthy chants — putevoy, demestvenny and bolshoy. Thus repeating some European features, the Russian Pre- Renaissance created a solid spiritual foundation for the further development of Russian art, which even during its “golden age” was based on this foundation, distinguished precisely by its deep spiritual essence.
To the Reception of The Tale of Igor s Campaign in Russian Prose of the 20th Century (Marginal Notes)
Authors: Pautkin Alexey A. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: July 2024

The article examines the main trends in the perception of The Tale of Igor’s Campaign in Russian prose of the 20th century. A huge intermedial field has arisen around the Lay as a precedent text of Russian culture. The influence of the medieval monument on literature, first of all, was reflected in the lyrical works. This aspect of reception has been studied more fully. Not so often prose works attracted the attention of researchers in this aspect. Their consideration was carried out fragmentarily. An exhaustive account of creative appeals to The Tale in the prose of the 20th century is impossible. The range of author’s readings and interpretations is too wide. The article attempts to systematize the forms and directions of reception, and also outlines the most sought-after motifs, images and fragments of the 12th-century literary monument in the new literature. The traditional appeal to The Tale is the use of its fragments as epigraphs. The monument text plays a special role in creating the effect of epic sounding of the recipient text. In a number of works, the nature of reception can be defined as plot. The fate of The Tale acts as the starting point of the entire narrative. The facts of convergence of fiction and popular science literature are noted. Not only The Tale itself becomes attractive, but also the whole complex of widely known information about the discovery and study of the monument. At the turn of the century, the decanonization of meanings and even their travesty becomes possible. A number of appeals to the monument of the 12th century in works not related to the Old Russian themes, testifies to the high influence, axiology of The Tale.
Raised “Tambourine”: Old Russia and the Avant-garde in the V. Sosnora’s Poem Feast of Vladimir (1959)
Authors: Kovaleva Tatiana I. ,   Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Loshchilov Igor E. ,   Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The article analyzes two important aspects for understanding Victor Sosnora’s poem Feast of Vladimir (1959). The aspects, misunderstood by the first critics, are the role of a minus-reception (answer of Prince Vladimir at the feast to the squad hidden by default) and a refrain (a call to beat the tambourine accompanying the feast). Sosnora uses allusions and associations and refers the reader, if he accepts the rules of poe’s game, to the works in the traditions of Old Russia and the avant-garde. The role of the minus-reception is explained in the context of the story about Vladimir’s feast from The Russian Primary Chronicle taken as the basis for the poem. The password “buben” (“tambourine”) repeated nine times refers to the name of Bozhidar’s poetry collection “Byben” (“Tambourine”) and, in general, to the elements of the Russian avant-garde of the 1910s, when the futurists experienced the death of Bozhidar, who committed suicide at the age of twenty. Sosnora demonstrates in the poems of the Horsemen the idea of poetry as resurrection magic dating back to the early avant-garde. The poet “revives” dead writings and heroes of early history, bringing them closer to modernity. Along the way, however, poetics and avant-garde poets of the “first call” are resurrected: only with their “assistance” the resurrection of Old Russia is possible.
Editorial: Sustainability, digitalization, performance: What reflections on corporate governance and organizational behavior?
Authors: Montera Raffaella
Published: July 2024

This issue contains thirteen papers, each of which contributes to a rich tapestry of contemporary research and practical insights. Amidst the diversity of topics covered by a variety of theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches, three key themes stand out: sustainability, innovation through digitalization, and people and organizational performance.
Comments of the Auditing Standards Committee of the Auditing Section of the American Accounting Association on the PCAOB’s Proposal on Firm and Engagement Metrics
Authors: Barr-Pulliam Dereck , Boland Colleen M. , Christensen Brant E. , Hermanson Dana R. , Keyser John D. , Prewett Kyleen W. , Pyzoha Jonathan S.
Published: July 2024

On April 9, 2024, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the Board or PCAOB) issued a request for comment on its proposal Firm and Engagement Metrics (PCAOB 2024a). This comment letter summarizes the views of the participating members of the Auditing Standards Committee of the Auditing Section of the American Accounting Association. We commend the PCAOB for its efforts to promote audit quality by emphasizing firm and engagement metrics. Based on our evaluation of the proposal, we offer some overall observations, key takeaways from academic research, and perspectives on the PCAOB’s economic analysis.
Unresolved Financial Reporting Issues: Opportunities for International Accounting Research
Authors: Barth Mary E.
Published: July 2024

This article identifies unresolved financial reporting issues that research can help resolve and provides examples of how adopting an international perspective can deepen the insights obtained from the research. Some of the issues pertain to well-established literatures—intangible assets, risk and uncertainty, fair value accounting, conservatism, and earnings management. Others are relatively new—namely, sustainability, particularly climate change, and digital assets, particularly crypto assets. Addressing these issues could require a reconsideration of the concepts underlying accounting standards, including thinking more broadly about accounting information to encompass more than information in financial statements, including more nonfinancial information. Regardless, there are many opportunities for international accounting research to address open questions these issues raise to provide insights into how global financial accounting and reporting might be improved.
The effect of tinzaparin on biomarkers in FIGO stages III-IV ovarian cancer patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy – the TABANETOC trial: study protocol for a randomized clinical multicenter trial
Authors: Karlsson Anna , Lindahl Gabriel , Spetz Holm Anna-Clara , Bergmark Karin , Dahm Kähler Pernilla , Fekete Boglarka , Ottander Ulrika , Öfverman Charlotte , Israelsson Pernilla , Falknäs Laila , Rosenmüller Anders , Tiefenthal Thrane Malena , Halili Shefqet , Lindahl Tomas L. , Jenmalm Maria C. , Kjølhede Preben
Published: July 2024

Background: Tinzaparin, a low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH), has shown anti-neoplastic properties in animal models and in in vitro studies of human cancer cell lines. The reduction of CA-125 levels during neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) co-varies with the prognosis; the larger the decrease in CA-125, the better the prognosis.
Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the potential anti-neoplastic effects of tinzaparin by investigating changes in serum CA-125 levels in advanced EOC patients who receive NACT.
Material and methods: This is an open randomized multicenter pilot trial. Forty patients with EOC selected to receive NACT will be randomized 1:1 to receive daily addition of tinzaparin or no tinzaparin. The processing and treatment of the patients will otherwise follow the recommendations in the Swedish National Guidelines for Ovarian Cancer. Before every cycle of chemotherapy, preoperatively, and 3 weeks after the last cycle of chemotherapy, a panel of biomarkers, including CA-125, will be measured.
Patients: Inclusion criteria are women aged 18 years or older, World Health Organization performance status 0–1, histologically confirmed high-grade serous, endometrioid or clear cell EOC, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stages III-IV. In addition, a CA-125 level of ≥ 250 kIE/L at diagnosis. Exclusion criteria are contraindications to LMWH, ongoing or recent treatment with unfractionated heparin, LMWH, warfarin or non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants.
Interpretation: This study will make an important contribution to the knowledge of the anti-neoplastic effects of tinzaparin in EOC patients and may thus guide the planning of a future study on the impact of tinzaparin on survival in EOC.
Germline variants in patients diagnosed with pediatric soft tissue sarcoma
Authors: Yndestad Synnøve , Haugland Hans Kristian , Goplen Dorota , Wojcik Dorota , Knappskog Stian , Lønning Per Eystein
Published: July 2024

Background: While soft tissue sarcomas affect younger patients, few studies have assessed the distribution of underlying pathogenic germline variants.
Patients and methods: We retrospectively identified all pediatric and young adult patients (0–22 years) at Haukeland University Hospital, Norway (1981–2019), through clinical and pathological records. We identified n = 46 eligible patients. From these 46 patients, adequate material representing normal tissue was available for n = 41 cases (n = 24 diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, 9 with synovial sarcomas, 2 with Ewing sarcomas, and 6 without further classification), with matching tumor tissue for n = 40. Normal tissue samples were analyzed for germline pathogenic variants (PVs) by targeted sequencing of 360 cancer genes.
Results: Out of the 41 analyzed cases, we found PVs or likely PVs in 7 (17%). These variants were found in TP53, MUTYH, FANCC, DICER1, FANCA, MYO3A, and MYO5B. Supporting the causality of these PVs, four cases revealed loss of heterozygosity (LOH) of the wild-type allele in the tumor tissue, one patient with a PV in DICER1 had a second somatic variant in DICER1, and a patient with a PV in TP53 had the altered allele amplified in the tumor. For three out of five with available family history, a history of other cancers in relatives was recorded. Among genes with variants of uncertain significance, CHD1L was of particular interest, revealing a stop-gain and a missense variant.
Interpretation: A high fraction of young patients with soft tissue sarcoma harbor PVs. Among the genes affected, we substantiate a potential role of MYO5B and propose a potential role for MYO3A.
Klasifikasi Variasi Bahasa pada Tuturan Masyarakat Bumi Tridharma
Authors: Najiibah Najiibah , Ocktaviana Disha
Published: July 2024

Judul penelitian ini adalah “Klasifikasi Variasi Bahasa pada Tuturan Masyarakat Bumi Tridharma”. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui klasifikasi variasi bahasa dan mengetahui sebab terjadinya variasi bahasa pada tuturan masyarakat Bumi Tridharma. Metode yang digunnakan deskriptif-kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini adalah adanya beberapa bentuk variasi bahasa dan terdapat faktor penyebab variasi bahasa. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah terdapat dua hasil mengenai variasi bahasa, yaitu bentuk variasi bahasa pada tuturan masyarakat Bumi Tridarma yang terdiri dari variasi bahasa segi penutur (dialek) dan (kolokial), serta dari segi keformalan. Dan terdapat faktor penyebab terjadinya variasi bahasa yang terdiri dari faktor sosial, jenis kelamin, dan usia.
Analisis Kesalahan Berbahasa Bidang Wacana pada Media Tulis Poster Berbasis Digital
Authors: Rahma Annisa Fitria , Fadya Azzahra Kusumaning Sekar , Febriani Rizkyqa Nor , Dewi Rostini Komala , Pratama Tian Bayu
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan kesalahan berbahasa di bidang wacana pada media tulis poster berbasis digital. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif yang melalui dua tahap yaitu tahap pengumpulan data dan analisis data. Subjek penelitian yang dipilih yaitu poster yang ada pada media berbasis digital. Adapun objek yaitu analisis kesalahan berbahasa Indonesia di bidang wacana. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah ditemukan sebanyak 2 data kesalahan penggunaan pengacuan, 1 data kesalahan penyulihan, 1 data kesalahan ketidakefektifan, 1 data kesalahan penggunaan konjungsi, 1 data kesalahan menyimpang dari kaidah kebahasaan, dan 1data kesalahan ketaksaan. Kata Kunci: kesalahan berbahasa, wacana, media tulis, poster digital
Pengaruh Profitabilitas dan Struktur Aset terhadap Struktur Modal: Studi Perusahaan Manufaktur Terdaftar di BEI Tahun 2018-2021
Authors: Geofanny Tiara Shasabillah , Fitra Halkadri
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the research is to obtain empirical evidence about the influence of profitability and asset structure on capital structure in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange from 2018 to 2021. By using purposive sampling method, there were 61 companies as the research sample. The research uses secondary data with a quantitative approach throught causative research. The data in this research were sourced from company annual reports obtained from the website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange and the website of each company that was sampled. This research uses panel data regression analysis using Eviews12. Based on the tests carried out, the results of this research show that profitabilityhas no significant effect on capital structure, and asset structure has a significant effect on capital structure.
Pengaruh Kepemilikan Institusional, Ukuran Perusahaan, dan Leverage terhadap Return Saham
Authors: Trinisa Erselia , Syofyan Efrizal
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of institutional ownership, firm size, and leverage on stock returns. This research was conducted on 15 agricultural sector companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange, with the period of the research during 5 years (2018-2022). This study uses secondary data obtained by using data collection technique in the form of annual report documents. The sampling technique for this research uses a purposive sampling technique. The analytical method using SPPS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) version 25. The results show that leverage has a negative and significant effect on stock returns, while institutional ownership and firm size have no effect on stock returns.