bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Belgian National Survey on Tinea Capitis: Epidemiological Considerations and Highlight of Terbinafine-Resistant T. mentagrophytes with a Mutation on SQLE Gene
Authors: Sacheli Rosalie , Harag Saadia , Dehavay Florence , Evrard Séverine , Rousseaux Danielle , Adjetey Akole , Seidel Laurence , Laffineur Kim , Lagrou Katrien , Hayette Marie-Pierre
Published: September 2020

Background: In this last decade, a huge increase in African anthropophilic strains causing tinea capitis has been observed in Europe. The Belgian National Reference Center for Mycosis (NRC) conducted a surveillance study on tinea capitis in 2018 to learn the profile of circulating dermatophytes. Methods: Belgian laboratories were invited to send all dermatophyte strains isolated from the scalp with epidemiological information. Strain identification was confirmed by ITS (Internal Transcribed Spacer) sequencing. Mutation in the squalene epoxidase (SQLE) gene was screened by PCR. Results: The main population affected by tinea capitis was children from 5–9 years. Males were more affected than females. The majority of the strains were collected in the Brussels area followed by the Liege area. Among known ethnic origins, African people were more affected by tinea capitis than European people. The major aetiological agent was Microsporum audouinii, followed by Trichophyton soudanense. One strain of Trichophyton mentagrophytes has been characterized to have a mutation on the squalene epoxidase gene and to be resistant to terbinafine. Conclusions: African anthropophilic dermatophytes are mainly responsible for tinea capitis in Belgium. People of African origin are most affected by tinea capitis. The monitoring of terbinafine resistance among dermatophytes seems necessary as we have demonstrated the emergence of resistance in T. mentagrophytes.
Investor Overconfidence and Trading Activity in the Asia Pacific REIT Markets
Authors: X. H. Bao Helen , Li Steven Haotong
Published: September 2020

Overconfidence is one of the most robust behavioral anomalies in financial markets. By attributing investment gains to their ability, investors become overconfident and trade aggressively in subsequent periods. Evidence from stock markets shows that overconfidence leads to excessive trading and, subsequently, inferior investment performance. However, studies on overconfidence effect are lacking in the real estate sector, which is particularly true for Asia Pacific real estate investment trust (REIT) markets. Thus, this study examines the overconfidence effect in six Asia Pacific REIT markets, namely, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. The study finds that the overconfidence effect is more conspicuous during market boom periods or in inefficient market conditions. In addition, simulation analysis demonstrates that overconfidence could lead to rather large volumes of excessive trading activities in certain markets. Findings are robust across the alternative measures of control variables. Moreover, the policy implications of the research are also discussed.
Effects of gp120 Inner Domain (ID2) Immunogen Doses on Elicitation of Anti-HIV-1 Functional Fc-Effector Response to C1/C2 (Cluster A) Epitopes in Mice
Authors: Sherburn Rebekah , Tolbert William D. , Gottumukkala Suneetha , Beaudoin-Bussières Guillaume , Finzi Andrés , Pazgier Marzena
Published: September 2020

Fc-mediated effector functions of antibodies, including antibody-dependent cytotoxicity (ADCC), have been shown to contribute to vaccine-induced protection from HIV-1 infection, especially those directed against non-neutralizing, CD4 inducible (CD4i) epitopes within the gp120 constant 1 and 2 regions (C1/C2 or Cluster A epitopes). However, recent passive immunization studies have not been able to definitively confirm roles for these antibodies in HIV-1 prevention mostly due to the complications of cross-species Fc–FcR interactions and suboptimal dosing strategies. Here, we use our stabilized gp120 Inner domain (ID2) immunogen that displays the Cluster A epitopes within a minimal structural unit of HIV-1 Env to investigate an immunization protocol that induces a fine-tuned antibody repertoire capable of an effective Fc-effector response. This includes the generation of isotypes and the enhanced antibody specificity known to be vital for maximal Fc-effector activities, while minimizing the induction of isotypes know to be detrimental for these functions. Although our studies were done in in BALB/c mice we conclude that when optimally titrated for the species of interest, ID2 with GLA-SE adjuvant will elicit high titers of antibodies targeting the Cluster A region with potent Fc-mediated effector functions, making it a valuable immunogen candidate for testing an exclusive role of non-neutralizing antibody response in HIV-1 protection in vaccine settings.
Deletion of Budding Yeast MAD2 Suppresses Clone-to-Clone Differences in Artificial Linear Chromosome Copy Numbers and Gives Rise to Higher Retention Rates
Authors: Schuyler Scott C. , Wang Lin-Ing , Ding Yi-Shan , Lee Yi-Chieh , Chen Hsin-Yu
Published: September 2020

Our goal was to investigate the changes in artificial short-linear chromosome average copy numbers per cell arising from partial or full loss of Mitotic Arrest-Deficient 2 (MAD2) spindle checkpoint function in budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Average artificial linear chromosome copy numbers in a population of cells, as measured by quantitative polymerase chain reactions (qPCR), and retention rates, as measured by fluctuation analyses, were performed on a total of 62 individual wild type and mad2∆ mutant haploid and diploid clones. Wild type cells, both haploids and diploids, displayed phenotypically unique clone-to-clone differences: one group of 15 clones displayed low-copy numbers per cell and high retention rates, were 1 clone was found to have undergone a genomic integration event, and the second group of 15 clones displayed high copy numbers per cell and low retention rates, with the latter values being consistent with the previously published results where only a single clone had been measured. These chromosome states were observed to be unstable when propagated for 10 days under selection, where high copy-low retention rate clones evolved into low copy-high retention rate clones, but no evidence for integration events was observed. By contrast, mad2∆ haploid and mad2∆/mad2∆ diploids displayed a suppression of the clone-to-clone differences, where 20 out of 21 clones had mid-level artificial linear chromosome copy numbers per cell, but maintained elevated chromosome retention rates. The elevated levels in retention rates in mad2∆ and mad2∆/mad2∆ cells were also maintained even in the absence of selection during growth over 3 days. MAD2/mad2∆ heterozygous diploids displayed multiple clonal groups: 4 with low copy numbers, 5 with mid-level copy numbers, and 1 with a high copy number of artificial linear chromosomes, but all 10 clones uniformly displayed low retention rates. Our observations reveal that MAD2 function contributes to the ability of yeast cells to maintain a high number of artificial linear chromosomes per cell in some clones, but, counter-intuitively, mad2∆ suppresses clone-to-clone differences and leads to an improvement in artificial linear chromosome retention rates yielding a more uniform and stable clonal population with mid-level chromosome copy numbers per cell.
Toxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins in a Climate Change Scenario: Ecology, Genomics, Distribution, Prediction and Prevention of the Risk
Authors: Perrone Giancarlo , Ferrara Massimo , Medina Angel , Pascale Michelangelo , Magan Naresh
Published: September 2020

Toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins are very common in food crops, with noticeable differences in their host specificity in terms of pathogenicity and toxin contamination. In addition, such crops may be infected with mixtures of mycotoxigenic fungi, resulting in multi-mycotoxin contamination. Climate represents the key factor in driving the fungal community structure and mycotoxin contamination levels pre- and post-harvest. Thus, there is significant interest in understanding the impact of interacting climate change-related abiotic factors (especially increased temperature, elevated CO2 and extremes in water availability) on the relative risks of mycotoxin contamination and impacts on food safety and security. We have thus examined the available information from the last decade on relative risks of mycotoxin contamination under future climate change scenarios and identified the gaps in knowledge. This has included the available scientific information on the ecology, genomics, distribution of toxigenic fungi and intervention strategies for mycotoxin control worldwide. In addition, some suggestions for prediction and prevention of mycotoxin risks are summarized together with future perspectives and research needs for a better understanding of the impacts of climate change scenarios.
Pathological and Virological Studies of p16-Positive Oropharyngeal Carcinoma with a Good Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Authors: Inukai Daisuke , Kan Taichi , Yamanaka Shunpei , Okamoto Hiroki , Fujimoto Yasushi , Ito Takanori , Taniguchi Natsuki , Yamamoto Yuuki , Tsuzuki Toyonori , Takami Akiyoshi , Ogawa Tetsuya
Published: September 2020

Human papillomavirus (HPV)-related, p16-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma is considered to be sensitive to anticancer drugs, and the standard treatment is therefore chemoradiotherapy, rather than surgery, especially for aggressive disease. However, with this higher sensitivity, chemotherapy alone may achieve a pathological complete response (CR), making radiation therapy unnecessary. A 46-year-old man with p16-positive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lateral oropharynx (palatine tonsil) underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy. This achieved clinically significant tumor shrinkage and therefore surgery was performed for subsequent definitive treatment. Clinical and CT findings indicated a good effect of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on the tumor. A biopsy prior to chemotherapy revealed SCC, which demonstrated p16 immunoreactivity and positive signals for high-risk HPV by RNA in situ hybridization. The post-chemotherapy surgical specimen showed pathological CR and no p16 positive cells nor positive signals for high-risk HPV those were detected in the pre-chemotherapy specimen. There are some reports of chemotherapy alone achieving pathological CR in cases of p16-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma, but none have included high-risk HPV RNA findings. This is the first report of the disappearance of cancer cells as well as p16 staining and a positive signal for high-risk HPV. Achieving pathological CR confirmed by immunohistochemistry and high-risk HPV RNA in situ hybridization in a solid tumor with chemotherapy alone suggests that chemotherapy may have both an antitumor effect and an antiviral effect. Forgoing subsequent radiotherapy and undergoing surgery might be unnecessary and follow-up instead might be sufficient in such cases. Into the future, in an optimal tailored treatment approach, the option of neoadjuvant chemotherapy should be considered for management of p16-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma. Other options such as tumor immunotherapy are also expected to be effective.
Genetic Diversity of Serine Protease Inhibitors in Myxozoan (Cnidaria, Myxozoa) Fish Parasites
Authors: Eszterbauer Edit , Sipos Dóra , Kaján Győző L. , Szegő Dóra , Fiala Ivan , Holzer Astrid S. , Bartošová-Sojková Pavla
Published: September 2020

We studied the genetic variability of serine protease inhibitors (serpins) of Myxozoa, microscopic endoparasites of fish. Myxozoans affect the health of both farmed and wild fish populations, causing diseases and mortalities. Despite their global impact, no effective protection exists against these parasites. Serpins were reported as important factors for host invasion and immune evasion, and as promising targets for the development of antiparasitic therapies. For the first time, we identified and aligned serpin sequences from high throughput sequencing datasets of ten myxozoan species, and analyzed 146 serpins from this parasite group together with those of other taxa phylogenetically, to explore their relationship and origins. High intra- and interspecific variability was detected among the examined serpins. The average sequence identity was 25–30% only. The conserved domains (i.e., motif and signature) showed taxon-level differences. Serpins clustered according to taxonomy rather than to serpin types, and myxozoan serpins seemed to be highly divergent from that of other taxa. None of them clustered with their closest relative free-living cnidarians. The genetic distinction of myxozoan serpins further strengthens the idea of an independent origin of Myxozoa, and may indicate novel protein functions potentially related to parasitism in this animal group.
The Bacterial Community Associated with the Amarillo Zamorano Maize (Zea mays) Landrace Silage Process
Authors: Ramírez-Vega Humberto , Arteaga-Garibay Ramón I. , Maya-Lucas Otoniel , Gómez-Rodríguez Victor M. , Chávez-Díaz Ismael F. , Ruvalcaba-Gómez José M. , Heredia-Nava Darwin , Loperena-Martínez Raquel , Zelaya-Molina L. X.
Published: September 2020

Maize silage is used in the diet of dairy cows, with suitable results in milk yield. In this study, the composition and diversity of the bacterial communities of the silage process of Amarillo Zamorano (AZ) Mexican maize landrace with relation to the Antilope (A) commercial hybrid are described. From both types of maize, seeds were sown in experimental plots, plants harvested at the reproductive stage, chopped, and packed in laboratory micro-silos. Physicochemical parameters were evaluated, and DNA was extracted from the juice in the micro-silos. The bacterial communities were analyzed by next-generation sequencing (NGS) of seven hypervariable regions of the 16S rRNA gene. The composition of both bacterial communities was dominated by Lactobacillales and Enterobacteriales, Lactobacillales mainly in A silage and Enterobacteriales in AZ silage; as well, the core bacterial community of both silages comprises 212 operational taxonomic units (OTUs). Sugar concentration showed the highest number of significant associations with OTUs of different phyla. The structure of the bacterial communities was different in both silage fermentation processes, showing that AZ silage has a shorter fermentation process than A silage. In addition, NGS demonstrated the effect of the type of maize and local conditions on silage fermentation and contributed to potential strategies to improve the quality of AZ silage.
Religion versus Science II: Why Science Is Wrong about Life and Evolution, and Where Religious Beliefs Can Find Objective Traction
Authors: Christopher Ted
Published: September 2020

Traditional religions posit a nonmaterial, spiritual aspect of life. Science rejects that possibility and given the contemporary intellectual hegemony enjoyed by science, that has greatly deflated support for religious perspectives. This paper introduces the countervailing position, that the extraordinary claims associated with the scientific vision have always been a stretch—beginning with a reliance on DNA for exceptional behaviors. That stretch is now unfolding in a broad failure as huge efforts to identify the DNA (or genetic) origins for disease and behavioral tendencies (in the realms of personal genomics and behavioral genetics, respectively) have been an “absolutely beyond belief” failure. This paper will discuss this unfolding heritability crisis, and then indirectly further it with consideration of challenges posed by some unusual behaviors including taboo and accepted paradoxes. A basic point herein is that objectively challenging science’s bedrock position of materialism—which has been an immense obstacle in the path of finding meaningful support for religious perspectives—is not difficult. A final point touched on here is that science’s physics-only based model of evolution never made sense as a possible vehicle for dualistic or transcendent phenomena, and thus the unfolding failure of genetics further deserves the attention of those investigating religious perspectives.
Analysis of Current Status and Regulatory Promotion for Incineration Bottom Ash Recycling in Taiwan
Authors: Tsai Chi-Hung , Shen Yun-Hwei , Tsai Wen-Tien
Published: September 2020

Incineration is the most important technology for treating municipal solid waste (MSW) and industrial waste in Taiwan. Currently, there are 24 large-scale MSW incineration plants operated to generate about 1.2 million metric tons of residual ash (mostly bottom ash) based on approximately 6.5 million metric tons of waste incinerated yearly. To reduce the depletion of non-renewable resources under the circular economy principle, the recycling of MSW incineration bottom ash (IBA) as recycled aggregate in concrete and construction applications has been progressed in recent years around the world. According to the official database, the trend analysis of MSW generation and treatment, electricity power and IBA generation from the MSW incineration plants over the past decade (2010–2019) was performed in this work. It showed an increased power generation, growing from 0.485 kWh/kg in 2010 to 0.530 kWh/kg in 2019. In 2019, 2738 GWh of power was sold to Taipower (one of the state-owned companies in Taiwan) for electricity grid connection, gaining income of about NT$ 5,089,383,000 (≈US$ 172,520,000) at an average rate of 1.86 NT$/kWh (0.063 US$/kWh). On the other hand, the ratios of incineration bottom ash (IBA) generation to refuse incinerated indicated a decreasing trend due to the increased operation efficiencies of MSW incineration plants. Based on the revised regulations implemented on 18 May 2020, the regulatory measures for promoting IBA recycling in Taiwan were promulgated to valorize it for the production of recycled aggregate under rigorous requirements for prevent it from polluting the environment.
Co-Compact Separation Axioms and Slight Co-Continuity
Authors: Al Ghour Samer , Moghrabi Enas
Published: September 2020

Via co-compact open sets we introduce co-T2 as a new topological property. We show that this class of topological spaces strictly contains the class of Hausdorff topological spaces. Using compact sets, we characterize co-T2 which forms a symmetry. We show that co-T2 propoerty is preserved by continuous closed injective functions. We show that a closed subspace of a co-T2 topological space is co-T2. We introduce co-regularity as a weaker form of regularity, s-regularity as a stronger form of regularity and co-normality as a weaker form of normality. We obtain several characterizations, implications, and examples regarding co-regularity, s-regularity and co-normality. Moreover, we give several preservation theorems under slightly coc-continuous functions.
Measuring the Benefits of Mass Vaccination Programs in the United States
Authors: Magno Hector , Golomb Beatrice
Published: September 2020

Since the late 1940s, mass vaccination programs in the USA have contributed to the significantly reduced morbidity and mortality of infectious diseases. To assist the evaluation of the benefits of mass vaccination programs, the number of individuals who would have suffered death or permanent disability in the USA in 2014, had mass vaccination never been implemented, was estimated for measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis B, varicella, and human papillomavirus (HPV). The estimates accounted for mortality and morbidity trends observed for these infections prior to mass vaccination and the impact of advances in standard of living and health care. The estimates also considered populations with and without known factors leading to an elevated risk of permanent injury from infection. Mass vaccination prevented an estimated 20 million infections and 12,000 deaths and permanent disabilities in 2014, including 10,800 deaths and permanent disabilities in persons at elevated risk. Though 9000 of the estimated prevented deaths were from liver cirrhosis and cancer, mass vaccination programs have not, at this point, shown empirical impacts on the prevalence of those conditions. Future studies can refine these estimates, assess the impact of adjusting estimation assumptions, and consider additional risk factors that lead to heightened risk of permanent harm from infection.
TATAKELOLA SYARIAH PADA BANK SYARIAH
Authors: Faqihuddin Ahmad
Published: September 2020

Penerapan sistem good corporate governance dalam perbankan syariah diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kepercayaan dan meningkatkan nilai tambah bagi semua pihak yang berkepentingan. Sistem pengukuran kinerja melalui tata kelola syariah yang baik, bank syariah dapat memperoleh keuntungan dari sistem ini dan dapat meningkatkan nilai tambah bagi semua pihak yang berkepentingan. Kegiatan usaha perbankan syariah yang benar-benar menggunakan prinsip syariah harus menekankan aspek tanggung jawab untuk meyakinkan nasabah bahwa produk dan kegiatan operasional dilaksanakan secara transparan dan dapat dipertanggungjawabkan sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip syariah dimana setiap transaksi ekonominya tidak terdapat unsur-unsur yang diharamkan seperti riba, mysir, gharar, objek haram yang menimbulkan kedzaliman. Bank syariah pada umumnya belum mampu menerapkan nilai-nilai dan hukum islam (maqashid syariah) karena kelemahan sistem pengukuran kinerja. Pengukuran dapat dilakukan dengan menggunakan pengukuran keuangan dan pengukuran non keuangan. Pengukuran keuangan biasanya untuk perusahaan bank konvensional. Bank syariah dan unit syariah biasanya menggunakan pengukuran non keuangan. Pengukuran berdasarkan nilai-nilai Islam menunjukkan tingkat yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan pengukuran yang dilakukan oleh bank konvensional yang bertujuan semata-mata memaksimalkan nilai pemegang saham.
ASPEK KEPATUHAN SYARIAH PADA KARTU KREDIT SYARIAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Yulianto Edwin Rahmat
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini mengetahui aspek kepatuhan kartu kredit syariah berdasarkan fatwa DSN MUI. Syariah card merupakan produk perbankan syariah yang termasuk baru, sehingga dalam prakteknya perlu mendapatkan perhatian khusus agar sesuai dengan konsep syariah. Penerbitan syariah card sangat bermanfaat bagi masyarakat, terutama masyarakat yang beragama Islam, karena mempermudah masyarakat untuk melakukan pembayaran, memberikan rasa aman kepada masyarakat karena tidak perlu membawa uang yang banyak dan juga terbebas dari hal-hal yang dilarang oleh syariat. Salah satu bank yang mengeluarkan kartu kredit syariah adalah Bank Niaga Syariah dengan kartu syariah gold. Oleh karen itu Apakah kartu kredit tersebut sesuai dengan asas-asas syariah sehingga kartu kredit tersebut bisa di sebut kartu kredit syariah di Indonesia.
Simulasi Ujian ZIDS Online Berbasis Moodle
Authors: Permana Pepen , Permatawati Irma , Khoerudin Ending
Published: September 2020

ZIDS adalah sertifikat kebahasajermanan yang wajib dimiliki oleh para mahasiswa bahasa Jerman di beberapa Universitas di Indonesia. Ujian untuk memeroleh sertifikat ZIDS (ZIDS-Prüfung) dilaksanakan tiap tahun di setiap universitas dan diikuti oleh mahasiswa semester IV. Menjelang pelaksanaan ujian ZIDS, selama ini Departemen Pendidikan Bahasa Jerman FPBS UPI selalu melaksanakan program persiapan ujian. Program persiapan ini dilakukan secara intesif setiap hari selama satu bulan menjelang pelaksanaan ujian ZIDS. Namun prestasi mahasiswa dalam ujian tersebut selama ini belum cukup menggembirakan, yang tercermin dari nilai rata-rata mereka yang masih berada di rentang 60-70% dengan tingkat ketidaklulusan sekitar 10-20%. Semenjak diberlakukannya kurikulum baru UPI tahun 2013, kini program persiapan ujian ZIDS tidak lagi dilakukan secara intensif, melainkan secara reguler dalam satu semester melalui mata kuliah baru, yakni ZIDS-Prüfungsvorbereitung. Hingga saat ini mata kuliah tersebut baru dilaksanakan dua kali, yakni pada semester genap tahun 2015 dan tahun 2016. Berhubung persiapan ujian ZIDS kini tidak lagi seintensif sebelumnya, maka diperlukan sebuah cara yang inovatif agar kualitas proses pembelajaran dan prestasi mahasiswa dalam ujian ZIDS meningkat. Cara tersebut adalah dengan mengembangkan program simulasi ujian ZIDS online berbasis aplikasi LMS Moodle, yang dapat membantu mahasiswa mempersiapkan diri dengan baik dan mandiri di luar perkuliahan dalam kelas.
Pemetaan Industri Pariwisata Maluku sebagai Landasan Perancangan Strategi Brand Baronda Maluku
Authors: Saimima Rahman Muslim Moro , Zpalanzani Alvanov , Mutiaz Intan Rizky
Published: September 2020

Dalam menjalankan fungsi komunikasi pemasaran yang efektif, Dinas Pariwisata Maluku sebagai salah satu stakeholder pariwisata membutuhkan sebuah proses pengembangan keberlanjutan melalui perancangan strategi komunikasi pemasaran yang tepat guna untuk peningkatan jumlah wisatawan Nusantara pada khususnya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan penerapan analisis data melalui model SOSTAC + 3Ms planning system (Situation, Objective, Strategy, Tactics, Action, Control, Men, Minutes, and money) dengan penilaian secara objektif, empirik dan sistematik. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) industri pariwisata Maluku memiliki potensi wisata sejumlah 440 wisata bahari, 222 wisata budaya/sejarah, 39 wisata buatan, 6 atraksi acara berskala nasional dan internasional, 235 fasilitas akomodasi, 61 transportasi laut dan udara serta 1.739 fasilitas pendukung (2) strategi komunikasi pemasaran yang dijalankan menitik-beratkan pada media lini bawah (below the line) dengan cakupan pasar Nusantara yang rendah sehingga dibutuhkan pengembangan strategi media melalui komunikasi pemasaran terpadu (intergrated marketing communication).
Pemanfaatan Ubi Jalar, Susu, dan Bandrek dalam Pengembangan Produk Makanan
Authors: Novianti Selvi
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan produk makanan di desa Alamendah, Ciwidey, Kab. Bandung sebagai varian oleh-oleh makanan dari daerah tersebut. Metode penelitan yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data diukur melalui uji sensori untuk menentukan profil produk serta uji hedonik untuk mengetahui daya terima masyarakat terhadap produk penelitian. Panelis terdiri dari panelis terlatih dan panelis tidak terlatih. Kemudian data dianalisa dengan menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif dan Uji Friedman. Hasil peneltian menunjukan bahwa pie susu bandrek yang terbuat dari tepung ubi putih dengan proporsi 60% tepung ubi jalar putih dan 40% tepung terigu memiliki profil sensori terbaik dengan tingkat penerimaan yang disukai oleh masyarakat. Disarankan untuk melakukan penelitian lanjutan mengenai daya tahan produk terpilih apabila akan dijadikan sebagai produk komersil.
Fenomena Penyesatan Dalam Tradisi Praktik Pertunangan Di Sampang Madura
Authors: Muqoffi Muqoffi
Published: September 2020

Abstrak:Tunangan disyariatkan dalam Islam dengan cara dan pola tertentu agar menjadi pintu masuk yang tepat dalam menghindari disharmoni keluarga, baik dengan istri, mertua dan seluruh elemen rumah tangga. Namun dalam fakta sosial, praktik tunangan di masyarakat Sampang Madura banyak terjadi distorsi disebabkan penyesatan yang sistematis dan masif. Hasil penelitian menemukan setidaknya ada 5 penyesatan, yaitu: 1. Penyesatan dalam memaknai tunangan. Sekket dan lamaran menjadi seremonial wajib untuk meresmikan ikatan tunangan. Sementara dalam Islam cukup kesepakatan melalui lisan dan dianjurkan merahasiakan status tunangan tersebut, bukan diviralkan dengan acara sekket dan lamaran, 2. Penyesatan konsep menerima tunangan. Mumpung laku dan takut sakkal sering menjadi alasan untuk menerima pinangan dari siapapun. Sedangkan dalam Islam calon yang agamanya baik dan berakhlak menjadi kriteria yang utama untuk menciptakan keluarga yang ideal, 3. Penyesatan tujuan menunangkan. Sebagai tameng dari hujatan dan agar menjadi jodoh banyak dijadikan tujuan menunangkan putranya. Tujuan yang justeru menjadi lumbung kemunkaran dan kerusakan keluarga, 4. Penyesatan budaya pertemuan dan 5. Penyesatan tradisi tukar cincin.Kata Kunci: Penyesatan, Tunangan, SampangAbstract:Fiance is prescribed in Islam in certain ways and patterns so that it becomes an appropriate entrance in avoiding family disharmony, both with his wife, in-laws and all elements of the household. But in social facts, the practice of fiance in the Sampang Madura community is often distorted due to systematic and massive misdirection. The results of the study found that there were at least 5 deceits, namely: 1. Deception in interpreting fiance. Sekket and proposal become ceremonial mandatory to formalize the engagement. While in Islam it is quite an agreement through word of mouth and it is recommended to keep the status of the fiance a secret, not to be neutralized by a program of securities and applications, 2. The misdirection of the concept of accepting a fiancée. While behavior and fear are often the reason to accept proposals from anyone. Whereas in Islam a candidate whose religion is good and moral is the main criterion for creating an ideal family. As a shield from blasphemy and in order to become a mate many used as the goal to get his son engaged. Precisely the aim of becoming a granary of confusion and damage to the family, 4. Misdirection of cultural encounters and 5. Misdirection of the tradition of ring exchange.Keywords: Misdirection, Fiance, Sampang
Analisis Pengembangan Budaya Akademik dan Problematikanya di Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo
Authors: Ma'ruf Selvi , Saputera Abdur Rahman Adi
Published: September 2020

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis kendala dalam mengembangkan budaya akademik di Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, Sedangkan jenis penelitian ini menggunakan gabungan metode kualitatif dan kuantitatif yang disebut mixed methods (metode campuran/kombinasi). Data kualitatif dan kuantitatif dikumpulkan untuk saling melengkapi. Hasil Penelitian menyatakan bahwa Budaya akademik FITK IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo berdasarkan pelaksanaan Tri dharma Perguruan. Kendala dalam mengembangkan budaya akademik di Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, yaitu faktor internal dan eksternal. Faktor internal masih terdapat dosen yang kurang disiplin terhadap frekuensi perkuliahan/tatap muka, budaya membaca dan menulis buku masih rendah baik dosen ataupun mahasiswa. Faktor eksternal, dimana sarana pendukung alat membaca buku-buku digital-e-reader di perpustakaan seperti komputer/laptop belum tersedia khusus untuk ruang baca serta minimnya pengadaan bahan pustaka baru setiap tahun.

 

Kata Kunci : Pengembangan, Budaya Akademik

 

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the constraints in developing academic culture in the Faculty of Tarbiyah IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, while this type of research uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods called mixed methods (mixed methods/combination). Qualitative and quantitative data are collected to complement each other. The results of the study stated that the academic culture of FITK IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo was based on the implementation of the Tri Dharma Perguruan. Constraints in developing academic culture in the Faculty of Sciences Tarbiyah IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, namely internal and external factors. Internal factors are still lecturers who lack discipline in the frequency of lectures/face to face, the culture of reading and writing books is still low both lecturers and students. External factors, where the means of supporting tools to read digital-e-reader books in libraries such as computers/laptops are not yet available specifically for reading rooms and the lack of procurement of new library materials every year.

 

Keywords: Development, Academic Culture
Preparation of coal-derived magnetic carbon material for magnetic solid-phase extraction of fungicides from water samples
Authors: Tarhan Gizem , Yıldız Elif , Toprak Atakan , Çabuk Hasan
Published: September 2020

A magnetic solid-phase extraction method has been developed for the extraction and analysis of some fungicides in environmental water samples. Azoxystrobin, chlorothalonil, cyprodinil and trifloxystrobin were the target fungicides selected. First, a carbon material was obtained from the raw coal sample collected from Zonguldak region by ash removal process and then a magnetic C/Fe3O4 composite was produced from the carbon material using a single-step thermal method. The magnetic C/Fe3O4 composite was characterized by N2 adsorption-desorption, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. This composite was then used as an adsorbent for the magnetic solid-phase extraction of fungicides from water samples followed by high-performance liquid chromatographic analysis. Experimental parameters affecting the extraction efficiency such as adsorbent amount, type and volume of desorption solvent, adsorption and desorption time, ionic strength, and pH were optimized. Under the optimized conditions, the extraction efficiency for azoxystrobin, chlorothalonil, cyprodinil and trifloxystrobin was found to be 71%, 44%, 41% and 70%, respectively. The method detection limits for fungicides were found to be in the range of 0.4-1.1 µg L-1. The relative standard deviations were found to be lower than 6.6% and 6.9% for intra-day and inter-day precisions, respectively. The extraction of related fungicides from water samples collected from Zonguldak region was carried out efficiently. The recoveries obtained from spiked water samples were in the range of 71–106%.
FACTORS IMPACT EMPLOYEES JOB PERFORMANCE IN MSMD RESOURCES (M)SDN BHD
Authors: Maniam Dashini , Adam Sabrinah , Yus Kelana Beni Widarman
Published: September 2020

This action research is conducted to examine the factors in MSMD Resources (M) Sdn Bhd influencing job performance among employees. The study objective was (a) to determine the factors that influence job performance of employees in MSMD Resources (M) Sdn Bhd;(b) to identify the improvement process for job performance in MSMD Resources (M) Sdn Bhd and; (c) to examine whether the monthly appraisal or quarterly performance review can help on job performance improvement in MSMD Resources (M) Sdn. Bhd. For the purpose of this action study, 35 employees out of 60 were selected via a stratified random sampling technique from MSMD Resources (M) Sdn Bhd. Data were collected via a questionnaire and interviews to attain the research objectives. The expected results of this study will also contribute to the MSMD Resources (M) Sdn Bhd company and future researchers on managing employees towards job performance excellence.
THE IMPLICATIONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Authors: Abd Rahman Ishak , Othman Abdullah Sanusi , Nelson Cruz Marina Cruz , Aziz Azmi
Published: September 2020

Social media has become one of the media that has various advantages compared to other media. Accordingly, this study was conducted to examine the impact of social media use on employee performance among private employees. The impact of the use of social media is studied in 6 levels of literacy namely trust, sharing views, network relationships, knowledge transfer, job performance, social media experience among private employees. This survey study uses questionnaire instruments among 111 private employees in Malaysia. The results reveal that social media can encourage the formation of social capital employees represented by network relationships, share shared views and beliefs, which in turn, can facilitate knowledge transfer. Sharing views and the transfer of shared knowledge positively affects job performance. Although network relationships and trust do not have a direct impact on job performance, such influence is part of knowledge transfer. All variables of the study have a normal relationship that is the use of social media in the workplace, Beliefs, Sharing views, Network relationships, Knowledge transfer, Job performance, Social media experience. This may be due to the understanding of the respondents who provided good cooperation while responding to the survey questions honestly.
APPLICATION OF RASCH MODEL IN TESTING FORCE CONCEPT INVENTORY
Authors: Basran Afiqah , Lajium Denis
Published: September 2020

Inventori Konsep Daya is an instrument that is adapted from the Force Concept Inventory (FCI). It is an instrument consisting of 30 diagnostic items related to the concept of force and motion. This instrument is widely used in physics education. However, the validity of this instrument in Bahasa Malaysia is not well studied to ensure that the items in the instrument function properly. Based on previous research, one of the major issues that are often questioned in the FCI is the reliability of the instrument when administered to different groups. When studies conducted in this country, researchers often use the reliability analysis under the Classical Test Theory. Various weaknesses are identified when evaluating using the analysis under the theory. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to apply the Rasch model under Item Response Theory in analyzing the items in Inventori Konsep Daya. Several analyzes were selected to determine the validity of the items and instruments. This study will be conducted on three levels of students involved in the learning of force and motion concepts. 300 samples will be taken from school students, elementary or matriculation students as well as undergraduate students who have studied this topic. The data will be analyzed using Windstep software. The results showed that Inventori Konsep Daya was a good instrument with high reliability and separation index, positive polarity value for every item, and fit the Rasch model. However, the instrument was quite difficult for the respondents in this study. This study is important in providing information to other researchers who will use FCI as an instrument in their study. In addition, the findings of this study can also be used to compare with the previous studies to draw more accurate conclusions.
As Práticas Corporais Indígenas no Ensino da Educação Física
Authors: Buitrago Edwin Alexander Canon , Fraga Alex Branco
Published: September 2020

O artigo é uma revisão da literatura sobre Práticas Corporais Indígenas (PCI) na Educação Física brasileira e colombiana. O objetivo foi identificar os principais autores, os tipos de texto e temáticas prevalentes nas produções referentes ao ensino destas práticas. Por meio do scoping review, separamos o material por área de conhecimento para, então, agrupar os textos da Educação Física conforme as seguintes temáticas: esportiva, corporal, escolar e formacional. Ao analisarmos os dois últimos concluímos que a literatura é escassa em ambos os países. Na Colômbia, identificamos que o termo PCI não é usado regularmente e que há baixa tradição em pesquisa. No Brasil, notamos maior concentração de trabalhos dedicados à intervenção na escola, regular ou indígena, do que à formação docente.
Perspectivas sobre o Lazer das Mulheres com a Pandemia do Novo Coronavírus
Authors: Soutto Mayor Sarah Teixeira , Silva Marcília de Sousa , Lopes Carolina Gontijo
Published: September 2020

O presente artigo busca refletir sobre práticas de lazer, mulheres e a pandemia do novo coronavírus, por meio de um diálogo analítico entre os dados da pesquisa “O Lazer no Brasil: representações e concretizações das vivências cotidianas” e investigações científicas recentes. A referida pesquisa teve como objetivo geral investigar as possibilidades de vivência do lazer da população brasileira. Este artigo, em específico, analisa as diferenças percebidas entre mulheres e homens, filtrando-se os dados pela condição empregatícia e pelo estado civil. Concluímos que a crise histórica instaurada pelo novo coronavírus tende a agravar de forma alarmante as condições sociais para a vivência do lazer de grupos em vulnerabilidade, como é o caso das mulheres.
Percepção de Segurança e Risco de Contágio por Covid-19 Durantes as Vivências de Lazer do Residente do Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Gonçalves Salete , Lopes Rosa Maria Rodrigues , Sousa Michele de , Marodin Tatiana Gehlen
Published: September 2020

O artigo tem como objetivo geral compreender a percepção de segurança e risco de contágio por Covid-19 durante as vivências de lazer do residente do Rio Grande do Norte. E do ponto de vista específico, traçar um panorama da pandemia no estado potiguar; analisar o perfil socioeconômico dos pesquisados; identificar os espaços e vivências de lazer com menor risco de contágio no segundo semestre de 2020. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, com a utilização de dados primários e secundários e amostra não-probabilística. De forma geral, os resultados apontam que os respondentes se sentem mais seguros em desenvolver atividades em áreas naturais e menos seguros em espaços com capacidade de maior aglomeração de pessoas. Por fim, acredita-se que os protocolos de segurança auxiliarão na confiança e retomadas de determinadas vivências de forma lenta e gradual.
15 Anos de “Sport” – Investigando a Periferia, Investigando na Periferia
Authors: Melo Victor Andrade de
Published: September 2020

Tendo como mote a comemoração dos 15 anos do “Sport: Laboratório de História do Esporte e do Lazer”, este ensaio objetiva discutir as peculiaridades de dinamização de um grupo de pesquisas numa situação periférica. De início, se debate o conceito de periferia para situar os desafios tanto de investigação quanto da constituição de um campo acadêmico. Posteriormente, apresentam-se algumas reflexões sobre os limites, possibilidades e potencialidade da inserção no cenário científico internacional. Por fim, conclui-se que assumir que, nos dias atuais, somos periféricos não significa aceitar que sempre seremos assim, tampouco que devamos almejar o centro. Sugere-se ser mais interessante perspectivar um mundo em que não mais se sustente a relação centro-periferia, algo que não pode se dar somente no terreno das ilusões discursivas que prescindem de uma profunda compreensão empírica.
PENGARUH KENAIKAN SUKU BUNGA BI DAN INFLASI TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN BANK SYARIAH
Authors: Dwi Utami Yesika  , Sukamto
Published: September 2020

Absract: The reality of the increase in world oil prices has prompted the Indonesian government to adopt a policy of increasing the price of fuel oil (BBM) which has caused the Indonesian economy to experience a drastic decline. The increase in fuel prices will be followed by an increase in the price of goods and services. This has caused the inflation rate in Indonesia to decline and further complicate the economic conditions of the people. Since the inflation rate has increased due to the government's policy of raising fuel prices, one of the steps taken by Bank Indonesia to control the inflation rate is to raise interest rates. However, in Islamic law, to avoid operating a bank with an interest system, Islam introduces the principles of muamalat as an alternative to banking in the form of Islamic banking business activities.

The approach used by the author in this study is a quantitative approach with descriptive and regional methods by comparing one variable with another. So the appropriate collection technique is library research is to collect articles, journals, books and so on. 

The results showed that there was an influence between the increase in BI interest rates and inflation on the financial performance of syari'ah banks and there were several factors that influenced the increase in interest rates, among others: the need for funds, competition, government policies, etc. Several factors that influence inflation include: money supply, gross domestic product, exchange rates and interest rates.
Pengaruh suhu penyimpanan terhadap kualitas hasil panen komoditas Brassicaceae
Authors: Murtiwulandari Murtiwulandari , Archery Deshinta Tri Murty , Haloho Megawati , Kinasih Rendha , Tanggara Lois Hintanara Shine , Hulu Yetero Hendikus , Agaperesa Krisdania , Khristanti Novani Wahyu , Kristiyanto Yuli , Pamungkas Surya Seno , Handoko Yoga Aji , Anarki Gabriella Desnata Yoan
Published: September 2020

Postharvest handling is recommended to maintain the quality of crop commodities. Brassicaceae is the most popular commodities. The postharvest handling of the Brassicaceae is important to maintain the quality and freshness up to the hand of consumers. This research was conducted to observe the effect of storage temperature on the quality of Brassicaceaeafter seven day of storage. The water content analysis was performed using the gravimetric method, weight loss was analyzed using the weight difference percentage method, respiration rate was analyzed using the CO2 absorption method and continued with titration, Vitamin C content was analyzed using the idiometric titration method, chlorophyll and carotenoids were analyzed using spectroscopy methods using DMSO reagent.Storage of Brassicaceaein the freezer can maintain freshness and good product quality based on low carotenoid content, respiration rate and tissue weight loss value.
Fortifikasi fraksi tidak tersabunkan (ftt) distilat asam lemak minyak sawit pada roti tawar: implikasi pada sifat fisik dan sensoris
Authors: Ahmadi Kgs , Estiasih Teti
Published: September 2020

Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) is by product from palm oil industry which contains free fatty acid and bioactive in minor component. Saponification of free fatty acid causes to formation soap and unsaponifiable matter (tocopherol, tocotrienol, phytosterol, and squalene. This research aims to determine the effect fortification unsaponifiable matter on physical and sensory properties of bread. The experiment design used Complete Randomized Design of one factor, namely level of unsaponifiable matter sequentially 0; 0.5; 1.0; 1.5; 2.0; and 2.5% in four times replication. Observation parameters of physical properties: developmental volume, texture, and bulk density. While sensory characteristics are color, aroma, taste, and texture. This research showed that fortification of unsaponifiable matter did not affect physical properties (development volume, texture, and bulk density). Sensory test results without unsaponifiable matter fortification are the best treatment for color, aroma, taste, and texture, while among those fortified with unsaponifiable matter the level of 0.5% is a level that is still acceptable to panelists.
Pengaruh proses blanching dan penambahan karagenan pada kualitas selai lembaran belimbing wuluh (Averrhoa bilimbi L.)
Authors: Fauzi Devi Rahmah , Palupi Hapsari Titi
Published: September 2020

Belimbing wuluh (Averrhoa bilimbi L.) is one of the fruit plants native to Indonesia. Processing of Belimbing wuluh into slice jam is necessary in order to have extended shelf life and to give added value of this fruit. This study aims to determine the effect of blanching and concentration of carrageenan on the quality of belimbing wuluh sheet jam. The method of this research was a randomized block design (RBD) consisting of 2 factors. The first factor were Blanching, (B1) = With Blanching, (B2) = Without Blanching. The second factor was the concentration of carrageenan, carrageenan (K1) = 5%. K2 = 10%. K3 = 15%. The result were analyzed by performed ANOVA using Minitab18 software and continued by the Tukey test. The best treatment was analyzed using the De Garmo Effectiveness Index method. The best treatments found in the B2K2 treatment (without blanching and concentration of carrageenan 10%.) has an average of water content 19.68%; vitamin C 14.51 mg / g; texture 0.50 N / mm2; color L 35.50; a* 13.20; b* 20.80; (organoleptic) texture 3,40 (like); color 3,33 (like); taste 3,47(like); and flavor 3.30 (like).