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Accelerate Pembelajaran Al-Qur’an Berbasis Neurologi (Pola Metode Al-Barqy dan Wafa)
Authors: Thoifah I’anatut
Published: December 2020

Abstract. This study aims to determine the pattern of neurology-based learning methods of Al-Qur'an Al-Barqy and wafa as an effort to synchronize these methods with the principles of accelerated learning required in this advancement era. Researchers Use research methods library research or commonly referred to as literature studies by collecting primary and secondary data related to al-Barqy and death methods, then analyzing neurology using descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that the method of learning al-Qur'an al-barqy and wafa with its unique characteristics includes functioning of the right and left brain, besides being simple, fun and effective and making it easier for students to remember and recall old memories easily are points. It is important to acceleratinglearning neurology-based with the acrostic mnemonic method, where the language used is the daily language of students such as Ma-Ta-Sa-Ya and A-Da-Ra-Ja.
Implementasi Standar Pengelolaan Pendidikan Dalam Mencapai Tujuan Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Palahudin Palahudin , Hadiana Muhammad Eri , Basri Hasan
Published: December 2020

Abstract. Islamic education is tasked with guiding and directing the development of students from one stage to another until it reaches optimal levels. Islamic education aims to create a perfect human (al-insanul kamil) and a good human being (al-insan al-shalih). Other tasks are in accordance with the vision and mission of the Prophet, namely perfecting human morals. A good education is certainly well managed. Therefore it is necessary to manage according to Islamic teachings. By using a qualitative descriptive research method, this study will try to dig deeper into the extent to which the achievement of education management standards in accordance with Islamic teachings and solutions to solve problems faced. The management of education in achieving the goals of Islamic education is education that is capable of making people who are faithful and devout, educating pious individuals by paying attention to spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, physical development, educating members of pious social groups, both in the Muslim family and community.
THE AESTHETIC RECEPTION OF THE QURAN IN INSTAGRAM: Variations, Factors, and Religious Commodification
Authors: Purnama Rizal Faturohman
Published: December 2020

This research discusses the aesthetic reception of the Quran in Instagram including various forms, appearance factors and commodification. This research is included in the qualitative study using Ahmad Rafiq’s reception theory. Using descriptive-analytical method, the study found variations of the Quran’s aesthetic reception in Instagram which are in the form of verse continuation and the Quran recitation. The background factors of the Quran’s aesthetic reception in Instagram include normative factors the Quran’s verses showing kindness to those who teach and practice it; historical factor i.e. the past reality related to the Quran’s aesthetic reception done by the Arab community; and social factors showing high passion of self-expression in preaching. Instagram as a social media has modified the Quran’s aesthetic reception with several available facilities and featuresthat enables its users to express themselves concerning the identity of religious piety and economic commodities through several contents related to the Quran.
Some aspects of the history of formation and development of the scientific community for studying of fossil reefs in the USSR and Russia
Authors:   Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Kuznetsov V. G.
Published: December 2020

We analyzed the history of the fossil reefs study expressed in various thematic conferences and accompanying field geological sessions, general publications on this problem, starting from the mid-60s of the last century. The role of individual researchers in the development of the reef theme is noted.
Ação da acupuntura no sintoma de fogachos em mulheres após câncer de mama: revisão integrativa
Authors: Gomes Nazir Felippe , De Assis Bianca Bacelar , Moura Caroline De Castro , Azevedo Cissa , Viana Joloano Nasser Raydan , Chianca Tânia Couto Machado
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: Investigar evidências, na literatura, acerca da ação da acupuntura no sintoma de fogachos em mulheres, após câncer de
mama e estabelecer um protocolo para o tratamento dessa condição. Método: Revisão integrativa, conduzida em agosto de 2019.
Utilizaram-se bases de dados nacionais e internacionais. Resultados: Foram encontradas 288 pesquisas e 11 foram incluídas no
estudo. A acupuntura demonstrou resultados positivos sobre os sintomas de fogachos. Não há padronização no tratamento, porém
um possível protocolo foi proposto: realização da acupuntura sistêmica ou eletroacupuntura nos acupontos Baço 6, Fígado 3, Rim 3,
Circulação sexo 6, Vaso concepção 4, Bexiga 23 e Vaso Governador 20, agulhas sistêmicas que devem ser manipuladas até obter a
sensação De qi, 10 sessões, uma ou duas vezes por semana, com retenção das agulhas nos acupontos em aproximadamente 25
minutos. Conclusão: a acupuntura parece ser uma intervenção efetiva para o tratamento e controle dos fogachos em mulheres, após
câncer de mama e consiste em uma opção terapêutica a qual o enfermeiro pode executar de maneira autônoma e independente em
todos os níveis de atenção. Torna-se necessária a realização de ensaios clínicos randomizados com a utilização do protocolo proposto
a fim de validá-lo.
Uso de substâncias psicoativas entre profissionais da enfermagem da atenção básica e instituição hospitalar
Authors: Scholze Alessandro Rolim , Silva Andressa Domingues , Martins Júlia Trevisan , Dálcol Camila , Cremer Edivaldo , Melo Emiliana Cristina
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: Comparar o uso de substâncias psicoativas em profissionais da enfermagem da atenção básica e de instituição hospitalar. Método: Estudo transversal, desenvolvido com profissionais de enfermagem, utilizando-se dois instrumentos: caracterização sociodemográfica e ocupacional e o Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test. Na análise dos dados, utilizou-se estatística descritiva e o teste qui-quadrado para verificar as associações. Resultados: O consumo de álcool e tabaco na vida e, nos três últimos meses, foi, proporcionalmente, maior entre profissionais da atenção básica. O uso de sedativos foi maior nas instituições hospitalares, sobretudo o uso na vida (p=0,05). O forte desejo de álcool e sedativos esteve presente entre profissionais das instituições hospitalares e para o tabaco foi maior nos profissionais da atenção básica. Conclusão: Ao comparar, nota-se que houve uso distinto de drogas entre os profissionais das instituições hospitalares e os profissionais da atenção básica.
Representações sociais de mulheres idosas sobre o envelhecimento
Authors: Gadelha Silva Hanna , De Menezes Nogueira Jéssica , Batista dos Santos Junior Edson , Reis Coutinho Daisy Teresinha , De Freitas Maria Célia
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: Apreender as representações sociais de mulheres idosas sobre o envelhecimento. Método: Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, descritiva, qualitativa e fundamentada na Teoria das Representações Sociais. O estudo foi realizado com 10 idosas, utilizando como coleta de dados um Formulário Sociodemográfico e a entrevista em profundidade. O material discursivo foi organizado com o auxílio do software IRAMUTEQ 0.7 e analisado por meio da interpretação da Análise de Similitude. Resultados: O termo não foi o que mais se destacou e apresentou um maior número de conexões com os termos: andar, direito, passear, sair, conversar, amigo, missa, igreja, querer, sentir, pensar, cuidar, olhar, comportamento, dentro-casa, antes, agora, diferença. Desse modo, as idosas ancoraram o termo envelhecimento às perdas funcionais e limitações, relacionadas a atividades que não conseguem mais realizar devido ao envelhecimento. As idosas também ancoraram o envelhecimento principalmente nos aspectos negativos físicos (doença, osteoporose, remédio, cansaço), psicológicos (triste, estresse, medo, sofrer) e sociais (desrespeitar, abandonar, respeitar, criar, filho, neto). Conclusão: Por fim, a Enfermagem pode desenvolver cuidados e ações educativas a partir das demandas sociais identificadas pelas representações sociais das mulheres idosas.
Biometric Data Sharing in Addressing Irregular Migration and Security Issues within The Bali Process Framework for Indonesia and ASEAN Member States
Authors: Indriani Masitoh , Paripurna Amira
Published: December 2020

The Bali Process Declaration on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime acknowledges the large scale and complexity of irregular migration challenges both within and outside the Asia Pacific region. As one of the efforts to decrease irregular migration in this region, the Regional Support Office of the Bali Process (RSO) was established in 2012 to support the implementation of the Bali Process. In this regard, the Bali Process led to an opportunity to develop the use of technology and biometrics data sharing in migration and border management. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the law and policy in addressing the issue of irregular migration in Indonesia. It also explores the development of the utilization of technology and biometrics in the area of migration, security and border management, as a measure in addressing the problem of irregular migration. The discussion focuses on the role and challenges of technology and biometrics data exchange in border management as one of the most important agreements on the Bali Process. This study finds that the gaps within the ASEAN member states in regulating privacy rights and data protection have caused the difficulties in sharing and exchange data/information particularly biometric data. The method used in this research is the doctrinal legal research, which is mainly referred to as library-based research.
Pemanfaatan Minyak Jelantah Untuk Bahan Baku Produk Lilin Ramah Lingkungan Dan Menambah Penghasilan Rumah Tangga Di Kota Batu
Authors: Aini Desti Nur , Arisanti Deshinta Widy , Fitri Hanis Milenia , Safitri Lailatul Rahma
Published: December 2020

Limbah minyak jelantah menjadi bahan baku yang tumbuh dengan pesat. Sejumlah 1186 rumah tangga di desa Sumbergondo kota Batu menggunakan rata-rata 1lt minyak per minggu di setiap rumah, dan membuang limbah di tempat sampah, saluran air, got, dan masuk ke tanah. Minyak sisa setiap hari diakumulasikan sampai lebih dari 166 lt. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat adalah memperkenalkan  pengetahuan  yang baru mengenai lilin yang terbuat dari limbah minyak jelantah, dan bagaimana produk itu dapat dikelola guna menambah penghasilan rumah tangga. Metode yang digunakan berupa sosialisasi dan pelatihan yang mencakup tahapan observasi dan survey, koordinasi pra-pelaksanaan kegiatan, persiapan,  pelaksanaan kegiatan, dan uji coba penjualan, serta evaluasi kegiatan. Peserta kegiatan adalah ibu-ibu yang tergabung dalam organisasi PKK, karang taruna dan perangkat desa Sumbergondo kota Batu yang berminat berwirausaha. Kegiatan rintisan ini diikuti oleh 17 orang dengan melibatkan 5 instruktur dan pendamping. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah peserta pelatihan telah mampu memproduksi lilin lampu konvensional dan lilin hias yang berbahan baku dari limbah minyak jelantah rumahan. Setiap peserta pelatihan menghasilkan 2-3 buah lilin hias dalam kemasan gelas kaca. Antusiasme peserta sangat tinggi, selain karena selama ini belum pernah terpikirkan termanfaatkannya limbah minyak goreng tersebut, juga produk lilin hasil produksinya dapat dipasarkan guna memperoleh tambahan penghasilan. Rekomendasi dari kegiatan ini adalah perlunya teknologi tepat guna untuk mendukung proses produksi, variasi bentuk produk, serta pengemasan yang masih perlu disiapkan dengan baik.
A ARTE DE AMAR ... E DE FINGIR: UM ENSAIO DISCURSIVO SOBRE O AMOR EM OVÍDIO
Authors: Miranda Cássio
Published: December 2020

This essay aims to analyze discursively the work The Art of Loving, by Ovid. From the notion of a discursive perspective (CHARAUDEAU, 2004), it is intended to highlight the use of discursive strategies in the work of this Latin writer, whose purpose is to sustain the logic of love in the game of appearances. We intend to verify, with this analysis, if the strategies used by Ovid apply to contemporary love games.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE INVESTIGASI KELOMPOK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA FISIKA KELAS X MA RAUDLATUSSHIBYAN NW BELENCONG TAHUN PELAJARAN 2019/2020
Authors: Wahyudi Muhammad , Faujiah Nur , Bahtiar Bahtiar
Published: December 2020

Penelitian dilaksanakan di MA Raudlatusshibyan NW Belencong yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe investigasi kelompok dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswa fisika. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus dilakukan empat tahap yaitu: Perencanaan (Planning), tahap pelaksanaan tindakan (action), tahap observasi (observation), dan tahap refleksi (reflection). Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X MA Raudlatusshibyan NW Belencong yang berjumlah 32 orang siswa.Data diperoleh dari hasil tes siswa, nilai laporan dan lembar observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terjadinya peningkatan. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan hasil pretest dan hasil postest siswa. Untuk nilai aktivitas siswa pada siklus I  60% pada siklus II mengalami peningkatan yaitu 85%. Untuk hasil belajar siswa pada siklus I sebelum deberi tindakan siswa mendapat nilai pada pretest yaitu 37,5% setelah diberi tindakan mendapat nilai protest yaitu 71, 87%. Pada siklus II nilai pretest siswa memperoleh 68,75% kemudian pada postest memperoleh nilai 87,5%. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran kooperatif aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswa meningkat dengan sangat baik dan signifikan.
IDENTIFIKASI MISKONSEPSI DAN PENYEBABNYA PADA MATERI GELOMBANG STASIONER KELAS XI MENGGUNAKAN FIVE-TIER DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Authors: Febriyana Sylvi Aidiya , Liliawati Winny , Kaniawati Ida
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this study is to identify misconceptions and their causes in mechanical waves material using five-tier diagnostic test. The method used in this research is quantitative - descriptive exploratory research. The study was performed in four high schools (SMA) in the city of Bandung with a total of 155 students. The instrument used in this study is five-tier diagnostic test that has 11 items. In determining the misconception, category of students is used acquired from the students answers at the first level up to the fourth level. While the fifth level is used to determine the source of the causes that cause students to experience misconceptions. The results of the research that has been done from 11 items, found 5 misconceptions that meet the criteria including M-6.1, M-7.1, M-8.2, M-8.3, and M-9.2. The cause of misconceptions more caused by self thoughts for every misconceptions findings, because students and average confidence level of the source causes percentage for self thoughts having bigger values than the other source cause. The misconception profiles is 30.97% or 48 students for M-6.1, 12.90% or 20 students for M-7.1, 11.61% or 18 students for M-8.2 , 12.26% or 18 students for M-8.2, and 15.48% or 24 students for M-9.2.
AVALIAÇÃO DA TRANSFORMAÇÃO ANTROPOGÊNICA DE TERRENO PÚBLICO URBANO NO MUNICÍPIO DE SÃO CARLOS-SP
Authors: Oliveira Vinicius Gustavo de , Corrêa Rony Felipe Marcelino , Oliveira Suzana Aparecida Ferreira de , Asciutti Gustavo Augusto Mendonça , Jacó Ana Paula , Mazzuco Giulia Guillen , Menezes Denise Balestrero
Published: December 2020

A alteração das condições naturais de um terreno devida à intensa ação humana, gera diversos tipos de impactos à configuração do meio ambiente. De uma forma geral, esses impactos podem levar à formação de depósitos, feições ou vetores antropogênicos, que podem gerar condições imprevisíveis do solo, alterações no regime hidrogeológico e infiltração dos poluentes para o lençol freático. Esse trabalho tem como objetivo caracterizar os diferentes tipos de depósitos, feições e vetores tecnogênicos, e delimitar sua ocorrência, em uma área de interesse social na Vila Monte Carlo, na cidade de São Carlos-SP. Foram encontrados: ravinas e voçorocas, formação de nascentes antropogênicas, pilhas de rejeito de mineração do arenito silicificado da Formação Botucatu, rejeito da exploração mineral, galeria de água pluvial, áreas de ocupação urbana, rejeitos de construção civil. Também foram observadas feições naturais, como exposição de solo residual do arenito da Formação Botucatu e área de encosta com declividade elevada onde afloram os arenitos silicificados da Formação Botucatu. De uma forma geral, a área apresenta diversos problemas associados, que dificultam a utilização deste terreno para a ocupação urbana. Ao final, foi realizado um mapeamento identificando os tipos de alterações antropogênicas, e as inter-relações de vetores, feições e depósitos, utilizando levantamento de campo e ferramentas de geoprocessamento, gerando uma análise de reconhecimento e a definição de restrições para essa área.
ANÁLISE DA DECLIVIDADE DE CANAIS FLUVIAIS COM USO DE CÁLCULO DIFERENCIAL
Authors: Montanher Otávio Cristiano , Morais Eduardo Souza de
Published: December 2020

A declividade de canais possui um importante papel na morfologia, estrutura, dinâmica e evolução da paisagem fluvial, sendo uma variável chave para a interpretação de processos e formas de um sistema fluvial. A declividade pode ser obtida a partir de uma solução linear aplicada aos dados de cotas altimétricas, o que permite a obtenção de valores que correspondem aos trechos compreendidos entre as estações. Porém, frequentemente nota-se uma escassez de dados altimétricos ao longo do perfil longitudinal de um rio, o que limita as análises geomorfológicas detalhadas. Com base nesse panorama, o objetivo deste artigo foi discutir o uso de conceitos de cálculo diferencial para análise da declividade em perfis longitudinais. São apresentados os principais tipos de funções elementares, bem como são apresentadas soluções para obtenção da declividade utilizando-se algumas dessas funções. Observou-se que as funções polinomial e exponencial são úteis para representação de perfis longitudinais, assim como para obtenção da declividade a partir da derivada de primeira ordem. Adicionalmente, demonstrou-se que as derivadas podem ser calculadas para pontos específicos de interesse ou para um grande conjunto de pontos ao longo do perfil longitudinal. No segundo caso, tem-se como resultado que a declividade se torna uma variável contínua, podendo ser avaliada quantitativamente ao longo do perfil longitudinal. Esta pesquisa permite as seguintes conclusões: i) a partir de dados de altitude e distância horizontal de um perfil, é possível estabelecer funções que representam a forma de um perfil longitudinal; ii) a primeira derivada sobre essas funções equivale à declividade de canais fluviais; iii) a segunda derivada pode ser utilizada para obter informação sobre a concavidade do perfil e para encontrar seus pontos de inflexão; iv) finalmente, conclui-se que o Cálculo pode ser aplicado para o tratamento da variável declividade, tornando-o uma ferramenta a ser explorada em geomorfologia fluvial.
Dispelling hope and leaving couples in a state of “in betweenness”: Moral dilemmas in infertility research
Authors: THOMAS SUNU C
Published: December 2020

Infertility is a condition that has an inherent cultural significance. In India, married couples with infertility face the brunt of speculations and certain demeaning identities are assigned to the women. Care­seeking options for infertility are deeply gendered. The availability of technologically advanced treatments for infertility provides “hope” to couples, especially women, to resolve the demeaning identities assigned to them, related to infertility. The paper focuses on the moral dilemma faced by a medically trained public health professional while collecting data from women in Kerala who were unable to continue the suggested biomedical treatment. Infertility treatment is an entropic cycle of success and failure; thus, the women studied moved from one stage to another hoping for a resolution to their problem. They were also undergoing alternative treatments that were unlikely to succeed. The paper discusses the moral dilemma of choosing between explaining the poor likelihood of success and leaving them with “hope”
Covid-19, global ethics, and Jihi: A voice from East Asian philosophy
Authors: Nakazawa Eisuke , Akabayashi Akira
Published: December 2020

As the Covid-19 situation has developed rapidly into a pandemic of unprecedented scale, ethicists and philosophers must work to comprehend this tragic historical scene from a macroscopic perspective, striving to create peace in the minds of people worldwide. The Buddhist concept of Jihi is a key idea in East Asian philosophy and implies concern for others. Specifically, it requires its constituents to pray sincerely for the well-being and peace of mind of those who are suffering, regardless of nationality, age, gender, or family origin, and mourn this situation together. Accordingly, Jihi may represent a vital component of global ethics, particularly in situations involving the Covid-19 crisis.
Employee Perceptions of Institutional Quality of Tourism Area in Jumiang, Pamekasan District
Authors: Prihantini Campina Illa , Lutfiyanto Lutfiyanto
Published: December 2020

The Jumiang tourism area is located in Pademawu Subdistrict, Pamekasan District, which is one of the tourism areas that can be built as educational tourism. This is based on natural conditions and the potential possessed by this tourism area. Since the tourism awareness group (pok-darwis) was formed, the tourist area of Jumiang is now making many improvements, especially in the availability of tourist facilities and attractions. This is aimed at attracting the number of tourists that declined in the past few years. The existence of Pok-Darwis is certainly the spearhead of the sustainability of the management of the Jumiang tourist area. This study uses qualitative analysis with a focus on institutional perception analysis. This analysis is expected to provide an evaluation to the relevant parties so that the management of Jumiang tourism area will be better so that the concept of sustainable tourism and education tourism can be achieved. The results of the analysis show that the institutional quality of Pok-Darwis for the Jumiang Tourism Area still has weaknesses, such as in terms of institutional strengthening. However, the institutional effectiveness of the Jumiang tourism area can be said to be effective.
Potential Attractions of Mangrove Ecotourism in Karangsong Village, Indramayu Regency
Authors: Susana Mayda , Kusmana Cecep , Arifin Hadi Susilo
Published: December 2020

The mangrove ecosystem in Karangsong is an area that has apotential to attract ecotourism which can be developed and enjoyed as an ecotourism area. This study aims to analyze the potential attractiveness of ecotourism by using the method of observation and interviews. The analysis used isAnalysis of the OperatingArea-Objectsand Natural Tourist Attractions (ADO-ODTWA) developed bythe Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation in2003. The results showed that potential objects for ODTWA in the Karangsong mangrove area whichreceived high scores arethe attraction of mangrove tourism objects, market potential, management and services, accommodation, supporting facilities and infrastructure, relationships with surrounding tourism objects, security, carrying capacity of the area, visitor arrangements, marketing,and market share.The potential objects that getmoderate value are the level of relationship/accessibility, climate,availability of clean water, and condition of the surrounding area. The feasibility value of developing natural tourist attraction objects in the Karangsong mangrove area has a high classification of 6,565, the potential is leisure activities to enjoy flora, fauna, photo hunting activities, educational and research activities, and boating activities.
COVID-19 Point-of-Care Diagnostics that Satisfy Global Target Product Profiles
Authors: Ghaffari Abdi , Meurant Robyn , Ardakani Ali
Published: December 2020

COVID-19 pandemic will continue to pose a major public health threat until vaccination-mediated herd immunity is achieved. Most projections predict vaccine will reach a large subset of the population late in 2021 or early 2022. In the meantime, countries are exploring options to remove strict lockdown measures and allow for society and the economy to return to normal function. One possibility is to expand on existing COVID-19 testing strategies by including large-scale rapid point of care diagnostic tests (POCTs). Currently, there is significant variability in performance and features of available POCTs, making selection and procurement of appropriate test for specific use case difficult. In this review, we have used the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recently published Target Product Profiles (TPPs) for specific use cases of COVID-19 diagnostic tests to screen for top-performing POCTs on the market. Several top-performing POCTs, based on clinical sensitivity/specificity, the limit of detection, and time to results, that meet WHO TPP criteria for direct detection of SARS-CoV-2 (acute infection), or indirect diagnosis of past infection (host antibodies) are highlighted here.
Plants Extracts and a Mycoinsecticide (Metarhizium Anisopliae) in Cowpea Yield Improvement in Guinean Savanah and Sahelian Savanah Agro-Ecological Zones of Cameroun
Authors: BARRY Raoul BORKEUM , TOFEL Katamssadan HAMAN , GOUDOUNGOU Jean WINI , NUKENINE NCHIWAN Elias , Tamò Manuele , NDOSINVIAN VANDI Françcois , NGAKOU Albert
Published: December 2020

Cowpea yield improvement is done by adding agricultural inputs. The use of natural substances as pesticides is being encouraged to fight against cowpea field pests. The pesticidal potentials of aqueous extracts of Azadirachta indica and Boswellia dalzielii, Metarhizium anisopliae, alone and in combination with plant extracts, as well as the commercial insecticide Decis were tested on two Vigna unguiculata varieties in field in two agroecological zones (Guinean Savanah and Sahelian Savanah) of Cameroon. The field trials were arranged in a completely randomized block design with nine treatments including control. Each treatment was replicated four times. Vigna unguiculata plants were sprayed at flowering stage thrice with insecticidal products at 5 days interval. Data assessment consisted of counting ramifications per plant, the number of pods per block, and seed yield. All the tested insecticides significantly (p<0.0001) improved the cowpea yield in the two agro-ecological zones. The productions parameters were highly influenced by variety and agroecological zone. The extracts and their combinations were as effective as synthetic pesticide (Decis). Bafia variety recorded the highest ramification rate (37.03±1.59) when treated with the combination of M. anisopliae and A. indica in Maroua (Sahelian Savanah). The same variety also produced most important pods number (90.50±16.66) in Ngaoundere (Guinean Savanah) with the combination of A. indica and B. dalzielii. The highest seed yield (44.23±2.31) was recorded in Ngaoundere with B125 variety treated with the combination of the three treatments (A. indica, B. dalzielii, M. anisopliae). A. indica, B. dalzielii, M. anisopliae and their combinations could be considered as potential natural input in the improvement of V. Unguiculata yield. This would not only increase V. unguiculata yield but also preserves environment from the pollution due to the use of synthetic residual chemicals.
Repeat-Induced Point Mutations (RIP) Drives the Formation of Distinct Sub-Genomic Compartments in Fusarium Circinatum
Authors: van Wyk Stephanie , Wingfield Brenda D. , Merwe Nicolaas A. van der , De Vos Lieschen , Maphosa Mkhululi , Potgieter Lizel , Steenkamp Emma T.
Published: December 2020

Repeat-Induced Point mutations (RIP) serves as a genome defence mechanism that impedes the deleterious consequences of repeated motifs such as transposable elements in fungi. Genomic regions with RIP are biased for adenosine and thymine transitions and the cumulative influence of RIP is thought to have a considerable impact on genome composition. We investigated the impact of RIP on localized genomic regions and whole-genome sequences for representatives of the pine pathogen, Fusarium circinatum. We set out to determine the intraspecific variation in acquired RIP and the role of RIP in the development of diverse F. circinatum sub-genomic compartments. The results of the study show that the AT-enriched sub-genomic compartment accounts for ca. 97% of the calculated RIP and was further prominent in both core and accessory genomic regions. However, more extensive RIP was observed in the accessory sub-compartment and more variable regions of the genome. Regions with RIP indicated increased intrinsic curvature of the DNA which may influence DNA-protein interactions and may promote constitutive heterochromatin formation. The results show that RIP is an important source of functional novelty and genome variation. RIP contributes to the evolution of the genetic landscape and differentiation of diverse sub-genomic compartments of this important fungal pathogen.
Comparing High-Resolution Satellite and GatorEye UAV Lidar Data for Trail Mapping in Mixed Pine and Oak Forests in Central Florida Using a Participatory Approach
Authors: Báez Mabel Cesarina , Almeyda Zambrano Angélica María , Gutierrez Beatriz Lopez , Stokes Gretchen , Chavez Jaime , Montero-Alvarez Pamela , Fiorini Ana Oliveira , Olaechea Diego Garcia , Wilkinson Ben , Broadbent Eben North
Published: December 2020

Trail detection in mixed canopy ecosystems has important implications for forest management, monitoring, and conservation, although active sensor technology for sub-canopy trail detection is still developing. In order to assess the effectiveness of UAV(Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)-borne lidar (light detection and ranging) data for small trails (< 2.5m width) in mixed forest canopy cover, we collected lidar data and trail characteristics (canopy cover and trail width) and created a high definition surface model map from the resulting lidar data, and also a high-resolution satellite imagery map using Google Earth. Through participatory mapping methods, seven respondents with limited prior geospatial experience completed a rapid identification of trails on both maps. Respondents’ trails were georeferenced in order to compare the rate of detectability between maps. We found greater detection on the lidar-derived map compared to the Google Earth map. Detectability in Google Earth maps was positively correlated with wider trails and trials with lower canopy. In lidar maps, trail detectability increased with wider trails, but canopy cover had no effect on detection rates. Our data indicate that a mixed-method approach that combines UAV-mounted lidar with high-resolution satellite imagery and participatory mapping increases rapid detection rates of small trails under varying canopy cover and trail widths.
Gas Kinetics, Ruminal Characteristics, Hydrogen Cyanide Content, and In Vitro Degradability: Effect of Elemental Sulfur, Fresh Cassava Root, and Urea
Authors: Sumadong Phussorn , Cherdthong Anusorn , So Sarong
Published: December 2020

The study aimed to elucidate the optimum level of elemental sulfur, fresh cassava root (FCR), and urea and their effect on gas production, ruminal fermentation, thiocyanate concentration, and in vitro degradability. A 3×2×4 in a completely randomized design were conducted. Factor A was level of sulfur at 0%, 1%, and 2% of concentrate dry matter (DM), factor B was level of urea at 2% and 4% of concentrate DM, and factor C was level of the FCR at 0, 200, 300, and 400 mg of the total substrate. The study found that elemental sulfur, urea, and FCR had no interaction effect on the kinetics of gas, ruminal fermentation, hydrogen cyanide (HCN), and in vitro degradability. Elemental sulfur supplementation (P<0.05) significantly increased the gas produced from an insoluble fraction (b), in vitro DM degradability and either neutral detergent fiber or acid detergent fiber degradability, and propionate (C3) concentration while decreased the ruminal HCN concentration. Urea levels showed a (P<0.05) significant increase of the potential extent of gas production, ruminal NH3-N, and total volatile fatty acid (VFA). FCR supplementation (P<0.05) significantly increased the gas produced from an immediate soluble fraction (a), gas produced from insoluble fraction, gas production rate constant, total VFA, C3 concentration, and HCN while decreased ruminal pH, acetate, and butyrate concentration. It could be concluded that 2% elemental sulfur, 4% urea, and 300 mg FCR showed a greater effect on gas production, ruminal fermentation, and HCN reduction.
Overlapping Phenotype of Cardiomyopathy in Patient With Double Mutation
Authors: Glaveckaitė Sigita , Mikštienė Violeta , Palionis Darius , Valevičienė Nomeda Rima
Published: December 2020

Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) commonly occur as separate disorders with distinct clinical and pathoanatomical features. However, these cardiomyopathies may have a similar genetic origin with mutations encoding sarcomeric proteins. The described case demonstrates an example, in which phenotypic expression of both diseases occurs in the same patient.
Impact of Recommended Maternal Vaccination Programs on the Clinical Presentation of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: de la Cruz Conty Maria Luisa , Encinas Pardilla Maria Begoña , Garcia Sanchez Marta , Gonzalez Rodriguez Laura , Muner-Hernando Marta Luisa , Royuela Vicente Ana , Pintado Recarte Pilar , Martinez Varea Alicia , Martinez Diago Clara , Cruz Melguizo Sara , Martinez Perez Oscar
Published: December 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions about the possible cross immunity resulting from common vaccination programs and SARS-CoV-2 infection. Therefore, the Spanish Obstetric Emergency group performed a multicenter prospective study on the vaccination status of Influenza and Tdap (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine boost administered in adulthood) in consecutive cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a pregnancy cohort, in order to assess its possible association with the clinical presentation and severity of symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as to determine the factors that may affect vaccination adherence. 1,150 SARS-CoV-2 positive pregnant women from 78 Spanish hospitals were analyzed: 183 had not received either vaccine, 23 had been vaccinated for Influenza only, 529 for Tdap only and 415 received both vaccines. No association was observed between the vaccination status and the clinical presentation of SARS-CoV-2 infection and/or the severity of symptoms. However, a lower adherence to the administration of both vaccines was observed in the Latin-American subgroup. Based on the results above, we reinforce the importance of maternal vaccination programs in the actual pandemic. Health education campaigns should be specially targeted to groups less likely to participate in these programs, as well as for a future SARS-CoV-2 vaccination campaign.
Pengembangan Peternakan Rakyat Sapi Potong: Kebijakan Swasembada Daging Sapi dan Kelayakan Usaha Ternak
Authors: Rusdiana S. , Praharani L.
Published: December 2020

To achieve animal source food self-sufficiency for coping with increased demand, the government launches policy on beef cattle development. The program focuses on breeding efforts through Artificial Insemination (IB), natural mating, and fattening. It is intended to produce calves such that beef cattle population and beef production improve. This paper aims: (1) to describe inter-temporal government policies on encouraging beef cattle population at farm level; (2) to estimate projections of beef consumption and beef cattle development program; and (3) to discuss feed provision and beef cattle business feasibility. The government commits to meet beef demand and to improve farmers’ income. Brood stock cattle potency could be maximized to produce calves through IB and natural mating in order to accelerate domestic beef cattle population enhancement. To achieve beef self-sufficiency, the government needs collaboration of various stakeholders. It is necessary to encourage investment in livestock business as well as to empower beef cattle farmers such that their business is feasible and their income improves. 

 

Abstrak

Dalam rangka swasembada pangan hewani karena kebutuhan masyarakat yang semakin meningkat, pemerintah membuat kebijakan pengembangan sapi potong. Program ini fokus pada usaha pembibitan melalui Inseminasi Buatan (IB), kawin alam, serta penggemukan. Pada gilirannya induk akan menghasilkan pedet, sehingga dapat meningkatkan populasi sapi potong dan produksi daging sapi. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut di atas diharapkan perkembangan sapi potong dapat meningkat. Tujuan tulisan ini adalah: (1) mendiskripsikan kebijakan pemerintah intertemporal dalam mendorong populasi sapi potong di tingkat peternak; (2) membuat proyeksi konsumsi daging sapi dan program pengembangan sapi potong; dan (3) membahas penyediaan pakan dan kelayakan usaha sapi potong. Komitmen pemerintah adalah untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pangan  asal daging sapi serta meningkatkan pendapatan peternak. Ternak sapi potong indukan dapat dimaksimalkan potensinya untuk dapat terus menghasilkan pedet melalui IB dan kawin alam. Upaya ini dilakukan sebagai wujud untuk mengakselerasi penambahan populasi sapi potong di dalam negeri. Tercapainya pemenuhan kebutuhan pangan asal daging sapi, diperlukan kerjasama berbagai pihak agar populasi sapi potong meningkat. Pemerintah perlu mendorong investasi usaha ternak dan pemberdayaan peternak sehingga peternak mampu mencapai kelayakan usaha dan pendapatan mereka meningkat.
A Spectral, Optical, Microscopic Study, Synthesis and Characterization of PVC Films Containing Schiff Base Complexes
Authors: Et al. Yousif
Published: December 2020

In this work, synthesis of conducting polymeric films namely, PVC thin films was carried out containing Schiff base (L) with Cu2+, Cr3+, Ni2+, Co2+, in addition to inspecting the possibilities of measuring energy gap values of PVC-L-M with variety metal ions. These new polymeric films (PVC-L-M) were characterized by FTIR spectrophotometry, energy gap and surface morphology. The optical data recorded that the band gap values are influenced by the type of metals. All modified films have a red shift in optical properties in the ultraviolet region. The PVC-L-Co(II) was the lowest value of the optical band gap, 3.1 eV.
Fotografías de lo que no está en NYC. La noción de ruina en representaciones visuales de la ciudad de Nueva York durante la pandemia de la covid-19
Authors: Chueca José Gabriel
Published: December 2020

En este artículo propongo una relación entre la noción  moderna ruina y determinadas representaciones fotográficas de la ciudad de Nueva York durante las primeras  semanas de impacto de la pandemia de covid-19, en marzo de 2020. El corpus de imágenes está constituido por  fotografías publicadas durante este periodo en la portada  del diario The New York Times, seleccionadas por considerarlas representativas de un género fotográfico que denomino de lo que no está. Este género se caracteriza por representar espacios referenciales de la ciudad (casi) vacíos  de personas. En mi análisis, identifico aspectos comunes  entre este género y las representaciones de ruinas popularizadas en Europa durante los siglos XVII y XVIII, los momentos iniciales de la modernidad. Para establecer estos  vínculos me baso de la noción de «supervivencia» acuñada por Aby Warburg, la cual permite identificar reapariciones culturales anacrónicas —inesperadas— que ofrecen  claves para reflexionar sobre el presente.
Trabajo, Mercado y Género: Mujeres Chiapanecas productoras de tostadas de maíz
Authors: Soria Contreras Claudia Isabel
Published: December 2020

El libro describe el compromiso por el desarrollo de un proyecto en investigación, las autoras en su inquietud de analizar las condiciones de pobreza y precariedad en las que se encuentran algunas familias chiapanecas, identifican las estrategias de intervención de las mujeres al interior de los hogares y sus roles en el trabajo doméstico y de cuidados, así como su relación con el ecosistema y particularmente con el maíz.

Es así como las investigadoras convergen para estudiar a las mujeres tostadoras, en donde consolidan un trabajo interesante valiéndose de los distintos enfoques disciplinares que pose cada una, esto para enriquecer el proyecto y mostrar de forma profunda las condiciones de vida de las mujeres productoras de tostadas. Para ello emplean métodos de investigación cuantitativos y cualitativos que les permiten recopilar información de su población de interés.
Hearing and vision care provided to older people residing in care homes: a cross-sectional survey of care home staff
Authors: Andrusjak Wendy , Barbosa Ana , Mountain Gail
Published: December 2020

Background: Hearing and vision loss in older people has been proven to affect physical and mental health and increase the speed of cognitive decline. Studies have demonstrated that certain practices and improved staff knowledge increase the effective care of residents’ ears and eyes, yet it is not known which practices are being implemented in care homes. This study aimed to identify the gaps in staff knowledge regarding hearing and vision difficulties in older residents, and which practices known to improve ear and eye care in older care home residents are not commonly implemented in care homes in England.Methods: This study used a cross-sectional survey design. Survey questions were informed by the existing literature and were focused on practices, staff knowledge, and other aspects that have shown to affect residents’ hearing and vision care. A convenience sample of care home staff were recruited from care homes across England between November 2018 and February 2019 via email and in paper format. Descriptive statistics and Chi-Square analysis were applied to identify the factors influencing the care being provided to care home residents. Results: A total of 400 care home staff responded from 74 care homes. The results revealed that less than half of staff respondents reported to use screening tools to identify hearing (46%) and vision impairments (43.8%); that care homes rarely have limited access to other assistive devices for hearing (16%) and vision loss (23.8%), and that audiology services do not regularly assess care home residents (46.8%). A majority of staff who responded were not confident in ear and eye care. Responses were found to be influenced by the respondents’ job role, length of time working in care homes and also the care home type and care home size. Findings confirmed a lack of standardised practice and the importance of shared communication for promulgation of best practice.Conclusion: This study has identified that some practices known to facilitate ear and eye care are not commonly applied in a sample of English care homes. It has also shown that care home staff knowledge of ear and eye care is inconsistent. The information derived from this survey can be used to inform guidelines for best practice and inform needs for future research.
A general solution to broad-spectrum vaccine design for rapidly mutating viruses
Authors: Glanville Jacob , Ives Sarah , Bürckert Jean-Philippe , Pettus Christina , Peñate Karina Reyna , Hovde Rachel , Bayless Nicholas , Shanghavi Devanshi , Glanville Keith , Calgua Erwin , Youssef Sawsan
Published: December 2020

Rapidly evolving pathogens pose a challenge to vaccine design, as their mutations render previous vaccine responses obsolete. For influenza, conserved epitopes on the viral coat proteins have been identified, but mysteriously they are missed by the antibodies elicited by most vaccine recipients [1, 2]. In simulated immunizations using 263 million antibody-hemagglutinin (HA) structural docking solutions, non-conserved epitopes were immunodominant when HAs were immunized at standard concentrations. However, by vaccinating with a pool of 30 diverse and dilute HA variants, B-cells that recognize broadly-conserved epitopes across HA receive up to 30-fold higher antigen dose, with concentration being linearly correlated to conservation on a per epitope basis. If individual variants are at concentrations below the minimum threshold of immune activation, then cross-reactive B-cells will be preferentially elicited. In pig immunizations, the approach induced a broad-spectrum antibody response against a panel of 36 strains from 1918-2014, including all pandemic strains from the past century and multiple strains not in the vaccine. In further swine studies with a vaccine containing HAs from 1918-2008, we observe broad-spectrum neutralizing responses against 6 future heterologous strains, including pandemic strains, spanning H1N1 2009-2017 and H3N2 2009-2014. Our results support a greater understanding of why non-conserved epitopes are immunodominant, as well as indicate a general solution to overcome this in broad-spectrum vaccine design.
The Experience of Australian General Practice Patients at High Risk of Poor Health Outcomes with Telehealth during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Javanparast Sara , Roeger Leigh , Kwok Heilie , Reed Richard
Published: December 2020

BackgroundThe emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the potential decrease in access and utilisation of general practice services and its impact on patient care. In March 2020, the Australian Government introduced telehealth services to ensure that people more vulnerable to COVID-19 do not delay routine care from their general practitioners. Evidence about patients’ experience of telehealth and its impact on patient care is scarce. This study aimed to investigate the experience with telehealth by Australian general practice patients at high risk of poor health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 30 patients from nine general practices in metropolitan Adelaide (May-June 2020). Participants were identified by their regular doctor as being at high risk of poor health outcomes. Interviews sought participants’ perspectives and experiences about telehealth services in the general practice setting during COVID-19, and the value of offering continued telehealth services post pandemic. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using a coding structure developed based on deductive codes derived from the research questions and any additional concepts that emerged inductively from interviews. Results: Participants expressed satisfaction with telehealth including convenient and timely access to general practice services. Yet, participants identified challenges including difficulties in expressing themselves and accessing physical exams. Prescription renewal, discussing test results and simple follow-ups were the most common reasons that telehealth was used. Telehealth was mainly via phone that better suited those with low digital literacy. Participants indicated that an existing doctor-patient relationship was important for telehealth services to be effective. Subjects believed that telehealth services should be continued but needed to be combined with opportunities for face-to-face consultations after the COVID-19 pandemic was over. Conclusions: The expansion of telehealth supported access to general practice including chronic disease management during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the future, telehealth in Australia is likely to have a stronger place in primary healthcare policy and practice and an increased acceptance amongst patients.