bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EDUKASI PEMANFAATAN VIDEO DAN GAMES BASED LEARNING SEBAGAI INOVASI BAGI GURU DAN SUMBER BELAJAR BAGI SISWA DEMI OPTIMALISASI PEMBELAJARAN DI MASA PANDEMI COVID 19 DI DESA BUWIT
Authors: I Made Diarta  , Ni Putu Ayu Ary Oka
Published: October 2023

Covid-19 merupakan virus yang penyebarannya sangat cepat dan merupakan virus yang mematikan, untuk itu negara-negara di dunia disibukkan dalam menetapkan berbagai kebijakan sebagai upaya dalam memutus rantai penyebaran virus corona, salah satunya Indonesia. Indonesia sendiri menetapkan kebijakan Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar (PSBB) yang diberlakukan disetiap daerah. Kebijakan tersebut menjadikan adanya perubahan-perubahan besar, seperti bidang ekonomi, bidang kesehatan, maupun bidang pendidikan.Dalam bidang pendidikan Kemendikbud menetapkan peraturan bahwa pendidikan di Indonesia tetap diselenggarakan, namun dengan sistem yang berbeda yaitu Study From Home (SFH). Dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran daring memberikan tantangan tersendiri bagi pelaku pendidikan, seperti pendidik, peserta didik, Seiring dengan perkembangan zaman teknologi semakin berkembang, saat ini banyak platform yang dapat membantu pelaksaan pembelajaran daring seperti e-learning, Google Clasroom, Edmodo, Moodle. Metode yang digunakan yaitu Edukasi dan pelatihan cara pembuatan video dan games based learning, serta home visit ke rumah peserta didik secara berkala. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini untuk melatih siswa cara pembuatan video dan games based learning. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini yaitu Edukasi pemanfaatan video dan games based learning sebagai inovasi bagi guru berjalan secara optimal di masa pandemi covid 19 di desa Buwit
PEMBERDAYAAN ANGGOTA POKDARWIS SELAMA PANDEMIC COVID-19 DI DESA WISATA CAU BELAYU, KECAMATAN MARGA TABANAN
Authors: Dewa Ayu Ari Wiryadi Joni  , I Gusti Agung Putri Wirastuti  , I Gusti Ayu Puspita Dewi
Published: October 2023

Berdasarkan dari hasil observasi yang dilakukan di Desa Cau Belayu yang ditetapkan sebagai Desa Wisata di tahun 2020, anggota Pokdarwis masih belum memiliki SDM yang mumpuni. Ini dikarenakan beberapa program kerja anggota Pokdarwis terkendala covid-19.  Oleh karena itu, pengabdian pada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan untuk membantu perkembangan anggota Pokdarwis dalam meningkatkan keterampilan guiding atau memandu wisatawan dan juga meningkatkan inovasi produk wirausaha yang dapat membantu perekonomian masyarakat. Adapun program kegiatan yang dilakukan ada tiga, yaitu penyuluhan, pelatihan dan praktek guiding dan pembuatan kerajinan tangan dari sampah plastik. Terdapat 10 orang anggota Pokdarwis yang diberdayakan untuk mengikuti kegiatan ini. Kegiatan ini dilangsungkan secara online dan offline dengan menerapkan protokol kesehatan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa dengan diberikan pelatihan guiding, kemampuan para anggota Pokdarwis dalam memandu wisata menjadi lebih baik. Mereka juga mampu menghasilkan kerajinan tas dengan mendaur ulang plastik bekas sehingga bisa mengurangi sampah plastik di sekitar desa; dan hasilnya bisa dijadikan barang keperluan sehari-hari. Dengan adanya kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat di Desa Cau Belayu, anggota pokdarwis memiliki bekal berkelanjutan tentang apa yang harus dikembangkan untuk kemajuan desa wisatanya.
PENDAMPINGAN PELAPORAN AKUNTANSI BERBASIS DIGITAL DAN PEMANFAATAN E-COMMERCE BAGI UMKM
Authors: Paramitha Nida Desak Rurik Pradnya , Adyatma I Wayan Chandra , Laksmi Dewi Anak Sagung Sagung
Published: October 2023

UMKM memegang peranan penting sebagai penggerak perekonomian negara. Meskipun berskala kecil, namun perbandingan jumlah UMKM dibandingkan industri besar di Indonesia jauh lebih banyak. Tiap tahun, jumlah UMKM mengalami peningkatan, namun belum berbanding lurus dengan peningkatan pendapatan dan kualitas UMKM serta dampaknya dalam kehidupan ekonomi masyarakat. Persaingan di era digital justru membuat UMKM tidak menyadari bahwa usahanya cenderung stagnan. Ada dua hal penting yang menjadi pondasi guna mendungkung keberlangsungan usaha UMKM yaitu akuntansi dan pemasaran. Akuntansi dan bisnis tidak dapat dipisahkan. Bila perusahaan didukung oleh sistem akuntansi yang tepat maka akan memudahkan pemilik dalam mengevaluasi hasil kegiatan perusahaan. Akuntansi tidak hanya sekedar mencatat namun juga alat untuk memberikan gambaran juga alat untuk membuat perencanaan, pengendalian dan melakukan evaluasi. Maka, sangat penting bagi UMKM untuk menyusun laporan keuangan dengan sistem pencatatan akuntansi yang baik. Banyaknya usaha baru, menjadi masalah krusial bagi UMKM tradisional. Karena sebagian besar usaha baru tersebut mampu memanfaatkan media social dan e- commerce. Sedangkan UMKM tradisional tidak, padahal UMKM tradisional memiliki potensi dan keunikan. Trend masyarakat tentang produk yang klasik semakin tinggi peminatnnya, namun produknya masih sulit untuk dijangkau konsumen karena minimnya akses transaksi. Sehingga perlu diadakannya sosialisasi dan pelatihan penggunaan sosial media dan e- commerce  serta akuntansi berbasis digital. PkM dilaksanakan secara Hybrid dengan metode ceramah dan petatihan mengenai e-commerce, pentingnya akuntansi dan membuat catatan keuangan (arus kas, neraca, catatan utang dan piutang) melibatkan 219 partisipan yang sangat antusias mengikuti seminar dan pelatihan. Diharapkan setelah mengikuti kegiatan PkM, kemampuan pemanfaatan media teknologi untuk pemasaran dan akuntansi lebih meningkat.
PENGEMBANGAN SOFT SKILL “PUBLIC SPEAKING” BAGI SISWA/SISWI SMA/SMK DI BALI
Authors: Resti Wiratami Ni Made Adriyani , Adiari Ni Kadek , Ayomi Putu Nur , Dian Andriyani Anak Agung Ayu
Published: October 2023

Kemampuan berbicara di muka umum atau public speaking saat ini kian dibutuhkan dalam berbagai bidang. Banyak perusahaan yang mengutamakan orang yang memiliki kemampuan public speaking baik untuk diterima di perusahaannya. Namun sebagian besar remaja, khususnya siswa-siswi SMA/SMK, belum secara mencukupi mempelajari keterampilan public speaking dengan baik, oleh karena itu melalui pelatihan workshop public speaking ini diharapkan para remaja mulai memahami bagaimana berbicara dengan baik di depan umum khususnya di bidang presentasi. Pelatihan ini ditujukan kepada siswa dan siswi SMA/SMK di Bali agar nantinya dapat berguna di perguruan tinggi dan dunia kerja. Pemaparan materi dibagi menjadi dua bagian, pada sesi pertama dibahas pengertian public speaking dan presentation skill, tahapan presentasi, tujuan, dan jenis-jenis presentasi. Sebelum dilanjutkan ke sesi kedua, diadakan sesi game terlebih dahulu agar peserta tidak merasa bosan, game berupa kuis di quizis. Selanjutnya pada sesi kedua dibahas mengenai gaya presentasi, manfaat dan kiat-kiat presentasi. Setelah sesi kedua juga diadakan sesi game tebak gambar, di mana peserta dapat memilih salah satu kotak misteri dan secara spontan  mendeskripsikan gambar tersebut.
PELATIHAN BAHASA INGGRIS BAGI SANTRI DI PESANTREN AL-MASHDUQIE DI KABUPATEN BANGKALAN
Authors: Susylowati Eka , Rosyadi ZA Dede , Pujiastuti Tri , Zakiyah Fitiyatuz
Published: October 2023

Bahasa Inggris memiliki peran penting di dunia internasional sebagai media komunikasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melatih kemampuan bahasa Inggris bagi santri di lingkungan Pesantren Al-Mashduqie. Pelatihan ini dilakukan dengan metode sosialisasi dan ceramah di lingkungan Pesantren Al-Mashduqie di Kabupaten Bangkalan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penguasaan bahasa Inggris santri di ligkungan Pesantren Al-Mashduqie mengalami kemajuan. Hal ini tampak pada meliputi santri dapat memahami materi yang sudah diajarkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari di lingkungan pesantren. Hambatan dalam pelatihan bahasa Inggris yaitu persiapan waktu dan bahaan ajar yang berkaitan dengan materi yang disampaikan. Oleh karena itu, tim pengabdian kepada masyarakat berusaha untuk memberikan materi kepada santri dengan tepat waktu serta materi yang diberikan sesuai dengan tujuan program pengabdian kepada masyarakat.
PENGEMBANGAN PEMASARAN UMKM MENYEDIAKAN STABILITAS EKONOMI MASYARAKAT DESA MENGWI SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Widiadnya Putri I Gusti Ayu Vina , Kharismayanti Ni Putu Eva
Published: October 2023

Penyebaran virus corona yang telah menyebar ke berbagai belahan dunia mempengaruhi perekonomian Indonesia dari sisi perdagangan, investasi dan pariwisata. Berdasarkan hasil observasi melalui wawancara salah satu UMKM di desa Mengwi yang menjual kerupuk kulit jambu mete merasakan dampak dari pandemi tersebut. Pemilik perusahaan menjelaskan, sejak Covid-19 pendapatan menurun drastis, sehingga banyak pelanggan yang tidak membeli produknya, lebih memilih membuat sendiri atau tidak membeli dari masyarakat sekitar karena kendala finansial. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk menambah pengetahuan tentang Kewirausahaan dalam Pemasaran Produk di Media Sosial dan Pengembangan Produk. Layanan ini dilaksanakan melalui kegiatan pendampingan, antara lain menggunakan media sosial untuk menjual produk, mengemas dan menambahkan logo perusahaan untuk kekhasan, mengembangkan produk baru dan menawarkan layanan pengiriman. Hasil yang diperoleh setelah pendampingan menunjukkan bahwa akses konsumen terhadap UKM mengalami peningkatan. Langkah ini harus menjadi model bagi pelaku usaha mikro lainnya yang terkena dampak pandemi COVID-19 dan menjadi solusi permasalahan UMKM yang ada.
HOMENAGEM A MANOEL CONCEIÇÃO SANTOS
Authors: Maciel João Paulo Santana , Miranda Tânia Nazarena de Oliveira , Silva Lindomar de Jesus e Sousa
Published: October 2023

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Crossing Borders, Translating Encounters: Moroccan Ambassadorial Travellers to Europe and the Linguistic Negotiation of Alterity
Authors: BEKKAOUI Salaheddine
Published: October 2023

The Moroccan ambassadorial travel narratives to Europe display an interesting interplay between the processes of translation and cross-cultural exploration. As these travellers embarked on their journeys, they embraced a versatile approach to translation, employing their native language, borrowing foreign loanwords, and transliteration techniques to grapple with the enigmatic manifestations of the alien world they visited. This intricate process, the paper argues, not only reflects their determination to comprehend the unfamiliar landscapes and exotic people they encountered but also highlights their inherent curiosity about European culture and civilization. The other conclusion is that the act of translation within their narratives embodies their conscious efforts to convey the essence of their experiences to audiences back home who lacked the opportunity to embark on similar journeys.
Exploring the Significance of Literary Texts to Enhance Intercultural Communicative Competence in Moroccan EFL Classrooms
Authors: Ousiali Lahcen , Housni Hamid , Amezoirou Redouane
Published: October 2023

Language teaching aims not only at enabling learners to communicate fluently and accurately through mastering pure linguistic skills; but also at training them to interact effectively with speakers from different cultures. Literary texts are full of cultural topics that can trigger learners’ comparison and contrast skills. Unfortunately, not many English textbook designers and language teachers are interested in using literature to teach English despite the richness in content, language use, idiom, and vocabulary. Following (Byram, 1997), this research endeavours to explore the relevance of using literature on EFL classrooms to develop learners’ intercultural communicative competence through an experiment done with a group of Moroccan high school learners. A survey developed by (Duisembekova, 2021) was adapted to collect data which was analyzed using (SPSS, edition 26). The study revealed that most learners exhibit positive attitudes and great motivation towards reading literary texts and discussing intercultural themes. It also demonstrated that a respectable number of learners have enhanced their analysis, interpretation and critical thinking skills. The results can serve as an incentive for educators and syllabus designers to rethink ways to appropriately incorporate literature within EFL classrooms.
Exploring Politeness: Analyzing the Arabic Translation In Jane Austen's Sense And Sensibility
Authors: Mahmoudi Mariem , Chirig Abdelkrim
Published: October 2023

Research shows that the concept of politeness is inherently intricate. The current paper examines the role of politeness in translation and highlights its significance as a chief aspect for translators. It focuses on the relationship between pragmatics and translation. The study analyzes the Arabic translation of selected chapters from Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, which takes place during the Victorian era and employs various linguistic elements that depict many aspects of politeness. The analysis discusses honorific titles and politeness expressions in both the source English text and its Arabic translation. Following a qualitative approach, Roger T. Bell's discourse parameters are implemented as the analytical framework. Through this examination, the paper highlights the relationship between translation and pragmatics while enhancing our understanding of cross-cultural linguistic differences. The results show that neglecting pragmatic features in translation (i.e., politeness) often due to specific factors can result in incomplete or poor translations, potentially altering the formality of the text unintentionally.
Learners’ Obstacles in the Translation of Legal Texts Between English and Vietnamese
Authors: Nhac Thanh-Huong
Published: October 2023

Legal translation, also defined as the rendering of legal texts from the source language (SL) into the target language (Cao, 2007), is deemed as one of the most rigorous translation fields due to the distinctive, culture-specific and culture-sensitive features of legal language in different law areas (Alcaraz & Hughes, 2014). Undeniably, such wide divergence has imposed great difficulties on learners and practitioners, which attracted attention from educators and scholars for the last decade. Yet, there still exists a limited number of research on this issue. Therefore, the focal aim of the present study is to investigate relevant major factors of English-majored learners’ obstacles in the process of translating legal texts between English and Vietnamese at Hanoi Law University. A mixed-method study with the utilization of survey-questionnaires, semi-structured interviews and classroom observation was employed to collect data. The results revealed the main challenges concerning linguistic aspects of legal English language, the non-equivalent legal systems and cultures, and the students’ legal background knowledge. Such findings are expected to be beneficial for both teachers and learners when it comes to learning and teaching legal translation.
KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS KONSEP MATEMATIKA MELALUI MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR KELAS 2
Authors: Nurul Lailatul Qodriah  , Asep Samsudin
Published: October 2023

Peneliti memiliki tujuan yaitu dengan mencari: a) tidak ada perbedaan kemampuan berpikir kritis setelah pembelajaran menggunakan model Problem Based Learning  pada siswa kelas 2. (b) ada perbedaan kemampuan berpikir kritis setelah pembelajaran menggunakan model Problem Based Learning pada siswa kelas 2. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan menggunakan metode Mix Method dan menggunakan desain the explanatory sequential design. Dengan populasi 22 orang siswa kelas 2 di Sekolah Dasar. Hasil dari penelitian ini bahwa adanya peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis setelah pembelajaran menggunakan model Problem Based Learning pada siswa kelas 2 sekolah dasar. Pengingkatan ini siswa dapat memecahkan permasalahan dengan caranya sendiri dan dengan cara berpikir kritisnya itu sendiri.
PENINGKATAN KEAKTIFAN DAN HASIL BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK KELAS IV MATA PELAJARAN IPAS MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PBL DENGAN BERBANTUAN MEDIA BENDA KONKRET DI SD
Authors: Muhammad Khusen  , Agustina Tyas Asri Hardini
Published: October 2023

ABSTRAK

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk meningkatkan keaktifan dan hasil belajar IPAS dengan menggunakan model Problem Based Learning (PBL) berbantuan media konkret di sekolah dasar. Jenis penelian yang digunakan adalah Kemmis & Taggart dengan teknik yang digunakan adalah tes dan non tes. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas IV SD N Kecandran 01 Salatiga yang terdiri dari 28 peserta didik. Kriteria keberhasilan dalam penelitian ini yaitu jika nilai rata-rata peserta didik kelas IV mencapai KKTP ≥ 75 dan keberhasilan keaktifan mencapai 80% dari seluruh peserta didik. Dari rata-rata keaktifan belajar pada Pra siklus 45 (cukup) meningkat di siklus I 58,57 (tinggi) dan meningkat kembali pada siklus II sebesar 83,21 (sangat tinggi). Hasil belajar peserta didik dari pra siklus 52,32 meningkat pada siklus I dengan rata-rata kelas 60,71 dan mengalami peningkatan kembali pada siklus II sebesar 80,35. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan melalui model Problem Based Learning berbantuan media konkret dapat meningkatkan keaktifan dan hasil belajar IPAS.

 

Kata Kunci: IPAS, Hasil Belajar, PBL, Media Konkret
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR MELALUI MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING BERBANTUAN MEDIA INTERAKTIF DIGITAL PADA TEMA 2 DI KELAS VI
Authors: Hamidah Siti Hamidah , Asep Samsudin
Published: October 2023

This study aims to test whether there are increase in the ability to understand the concept of multipication between student who learn to use the Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) model and students who not to learn use the Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) model. The method chosen is mix methods and the type of research is in the form of sequential explanatory, which aims for researcher to obtain quantitative data first and followed by an explanation of qualitative data. The increase in concept understanding ability can be seen from the increase in test results from 55.6% to 73.6. And from qualitative data obtained that the difficulty of students is difficult to memorize multiplication. While the difficulty of the teacher is difficult to condition the class and difficult to find appropriate props.
On the possibility of joining two pairs of points in convex domains using paths
Authors: Dovhopiaty Oleksandr
Published: October 2023

This article is devoted to the possibility of joining of two pairs
of points of a convex domains by curves. We are interested in the
case when these curves are not farther from each other than the
distance between their end points, possibly, up to some absolute
multiplicative constant. We have obtained some
upper and lower bounds for the modulus of families of paths joining
curves mentioned above.
Identification of external harmonic force parameters
Authors: Shcherbak Volodymyr , Zhogoleva Nadiya
Published: October 2023

The problem of determining the external force, which is given by the harmonic function of time and acts on a self-oscillating system of general type (Lienard oscillator) is considered. A general method of asymptotic estimation of oscillator velocity and force unknown parameters is proposed. Such problems of estimating the frequency, amplitude, and phase of an external force acting on a mechanical system are reflected in a sufficient number of publications both in past and present times. The reason for this interest lies in the use of appropriate techniques in various theoretical and engineering disciplines, for example, for mechanical systems for converting the kinetic energy of vibrations, in the problems of vibration isolation of periodic components of noise through rotating mechanisms,
to compensate for harmonic disturbances in automatic control algorithms, in adaptive filtering during signal processing, and so on. In principle, the least squares method, Fourier analysis, and Laplace Transform provide a potential solution to the corresponding problems. However, these methods may not be suitable, for example, for control algorithms with real-time data processing.
Despite the relative simplicity of the problem of determining the frequency, amplitude and phase of vibrations, approaches to solving them use a rather complex apparatus of modern methods of Applied Mathematics.
The aim of this paper is to extend the method of synthesis of invariant relations to the problem of determining the parameters of external influence on a mechanical system.
To obtain asymptotic estimates of the coefficients of external force, the method of invariant relations developed in analytical mechanics is used. Method was intended, in particular, to search for partial solutions (dependencies between variables) in problems of dynamics of rigid body with a fixed point. Modification of this method to the problems of observation theory made it possible to synthesize additional connections between known and unknown quantities of the original system that arise during the movement of its extended dynamic model. The asymptotic convergence of estimates of unknowns to their true value is proved. The results of numerical modeling of the asymptotic estimation process of oscillator velocity and external force parameters for the mathematical pendulum model are presented.
Dirihlet-Ventcel bounsdary problem for Laplace equation in an unbounded sector
Authors: Krasnoshchok Mykola
Published: October 2023

We are concerned with boundary value problems for Laplace equation
in an unbounded sector $s_\theta$ with vertex at the origin, the boundary conditions being
of mixed type and jumping at corner. The boundary conditions are
these: Dirichlet datum on one of the radial lines, while on the
other the values of an Ventcel boundary condition is prescribed. We
are interested in looking for solutions having a prescribed degree of
smoothness up to the origin: more precisely we search for solutions
of problem having all the derivatives up to the order that are
square integrable with a power weight. This problem has a background
in physical modeling of electrostatic or thermal imaging. Determining
the geometry and the physical nature of an corrosion within a conducting
medium from voltage and current measurements on the accessible
boundary of the medium can be modeled as an inverse boundary value problem
for the Laplace equation subject to appropriate boundary conditions on
the corrosion surface. We are interesting in investigation of a regularity
properties of solution to the @direct@ problem. Applying Mellin transform
we pass to a finite difference equation.We use the methods of V.A.Solonnikov
and E.V.Frolova just as in the case of the analogous finite difference equation
obtained under the Dirichlet or the Neumann conditions indstead of the Ventcel
condition in our case. We obtain the sulution of homogeneous difference
equation in the form of infinite product. Then we find asymptotic formulas
for this solution.Returning to nonhomogeneous differerence equation we find its
solution in the form of contour integral. we define the solution of the starting
problem by the help of the inverse Mellin transform. We estimate this
solution in the norm of V.Kondratiev spaces $H^k_\mu(s_\theta$ under some conditions on weight $\mu$, higher order of derivatives $k$ and the opening of the angle $\theta$.
On the solution of a complicated biharmonic equation in a hydroelasticity problem
Authors: Kononov Yuriy
Published: October 2023

A hydroelastic problem of free vibrations of a thin plate that horizontally
separates ideal incompressible liquids of different densities in a rigid
cylindrical tank with an arbitrary cross-section has been considered in the
linear formulation. To solve the corresponding complicated inhomogeneous
biharmonic equation, the fundamental system of the solutions of biharmonic
equation (FSS) and the eigenmodes of ideal liquid oscillations in a
cylindrical cavity were used. The frequency equation was obtained for
arbitrary fixation of the plate contour. On the example of a clamped plate,
the frequency equation was simplified by decomposing the corresponding
homogeneous biharmonic equation into two harmonic equations and using Green's
formula for the Laplace operator. It was shown that in this case the frequency
equation does not depend on the FSS and becomes greatly simplified because the
FSS depends on the unknown frequency. The resulting equation has a single form
for the cases of a right circular cylinder and a rectangular channel; in
particular cases, it coincides with the previously obtained equations.
Research of asymmetric vibration frequencies of a plate and a membrane, as
well as axisymmetric vibration frequencies of a membrane in a circular
cylinder, has been carried out. An approximation formula for high frequencies
and approximate conditions for the stability of the plate and membrane
vibrations were obtained.
Conformable fractional derivative in commutative algebras
Authors: Shpakivskyi Vitalii
Published: October 2023

In this paper, an analog of the conformable fractional derivative is defined
in an arbitrary finite-dimensional commutative associative algebra.
Functions taking values in the indicated algebras and having derivatives in
the sense of a conformable fractional derivative are called $\varphi$%
-monogenic. A relation between the concepts of $\varphi$-monogenic and
monogenic functions in such algebras has been established. Two new
definitions have been proposed for the fractional derivative of the
functions with values in finite-dimensional commutative associative algebras.
Exploring Periodontics specialty: A Vision for the Future (Opinion)
Authors: Hashim Nada
Published: October 2023

Periodontics is a dynamic profession characterized by complex treatment planning and a diverse spectrum of treatment modalities ranging from traditional to novel treatments. It is a separate branch of dentistry that allows for both tooth preservation and effective implant-based tooth replacement. The future of periodontics is promising and exciting, but it is unlikely to happen without major effort and obstacles.
Epidermoid Causing Split Cord Malformation in a Case of Jarcho Levin Syndrome (JLS)
Authors: Sura Sukumar
Published: October 2023

Jarcho-Levin syndrome (JLS) (costovertebral syndrome) is a rare congenital anomaly with multilevel vertebrocostal deformities. Intraspinal epidermoid cyst is a rare tumor. The incidence in adults is lesser than 1% and in children lesser than 3%. Epidermoid is predominantly seen at the dorsal spinal level. These may be congenital or acquired with known association with spinal dysraphism. We hereby report a rare case of split cord malformation with epidermoid in a 7-year female with JLS. The patient presented with complaints of progressive scoliosis, since3 years of age. On Neurological examination revealed no motor deficit. Patient had a dorsolumbar scoliosis with a hairy patch. X-ray revealed irregular fusion of left sided ribs and scoliosis of dorsolumbar spine with convexity towards left. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized tomography (CT) of the spine were done which revealed bifid spine from D11-L1, diplomyelia with two hemicords in a single dural sac with no membranous or bony septum. Intra operatively incompletely fused spinous process were seen from D11-L1. The patient underwent D10 to L2 laminectomy; there was a fibrous band which was leading into the bifid spine which was followed till the dura after removal of the laminae. After opening the dura this fibrous band was seen extending into the split cord. To our surprise split cord was continuing above the fibrous band following it revealed an epidermoid at the junction of the split cord, which was excised completely and fibrous band also removed. Histopathology of lesion confirmed as epidermoid.
Comparison of Outcomes in Patients with Malignant Pleural Efusion et Causa Breast Cancer Metastase Thought of Pleurodesis with Talc Poudrage and Talc Slurry at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia
Authors: SA Muhammad Ryan , Muhammad Riendra  , Yopi Triputra
Published: October 2023

Background: Breast cancer accounts for about 50-65% of malignant pleural effusions. Talc pleurodesis is one of the definitive procedures for pleural effusions in which the route of administration is divided into poudrage and slurry. This study aimed to compare the differences of outcomes in malignant pleural effusion patients et causa breast cancer metastase who receive pleurodesis therapy with talc poudrage and talc slurry.

Methods: This study has a cross-sectional design, which was conducted at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital in May – July 2023. This study used medical records of patients diagnosed with malignant pleural effusion due to metastases of breast cancer at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital Padang from January 2019 – July 2023. The outcomes assessed included drain production in 24 hours, drain release time, and in-hospital mortality.

Results: In this study, 12 respondents who have talc poudrage and talc slurry pleurodesis were included. In the talc poudrage group, the mean of 24-hour drain production was 259.17 ± 46.79 ml, the mean of drain release time was 4.08 ± 0.66 days, and there was one respondent who died during hospitality. In the talc slurry group, the mean of 24-hour drain production was found to be more (420.83 ± 78.21 ml), drain release time was found to be much longer (5.67 ± 0.98 days), and 3 respondents died in hospital. The bivariate analysis found a significant difference between the 24-hour drain production and drain release time of patients who underwent talc slurry and talc poudrage meanwhile there was no difference in hospital mortality.

Conclusion: Talc poudrage has a better outcome than talc slurry regarding drain production and drain release time in patients with malignant pleural effusion due to metastases of breast cancer.
The Relationship between Skeletal Muscle Strength and Cardiac Senescence Performance in the Elderly at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia
Authors: Ade Kurnadi Muhammad Haryadi , Nur Riviati  , Taufik Indrajaya  , Mgs. Irsan Saleh
Published: October 2023

Background: The aging process is physiological, but the onset, rate, and extent of the progression of aging at the cell, tissue, organ, and system level are very heterogeneous because they are influenced by genetic and environmental factors. The aging process is known to involve the entire body, including musculoskeletal and cardiovascular components. Several theories explain this association, including reduced muscle mass associated with chronic heart failure, decreased serum myostatin, and cross-talk between skeletal and cardiac muscle mediated by inflammatory cytokines. This study aimed to determine the relationship between skeletal muscle strength and cardiac performance in elderly patients at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang.  

Methods: This research is an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. The total sample size was 65 individuals who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis was carried out using the SPSS 25 for Windows program.

Results: Handgrip strength has a significant relationship with diastolic dysfunction on a numerical scale (p=0.009). Low handgrip strength has a 3 times greater risk of experiencing diastolic dysfunction than patients with Normal Handgrip Strength.

Conclusion: Skeletal muscle strength has a relationship with cardiac senescence performance in elderly patients at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang.
Nexus Between Teachers’ Remuneration and Teachers’ Job Satisfaction
Authors: Rotich Julius , Manduku Joshua , Ngeno Viviline
Published: October 2023

Teachers’ job satisfaction is amongst the fundamental factors that are applied in determining the success of a school. A teacher who is satisfied is most likely to give more effort in pursuit of the school’s success, whereas a teacher who is dissatisfied is likely to laze; hence, the students would not achieve the optimum benefits of education. This study seeks to establish the relationship between teachers’ remuneration and teachers’ job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Molo Sub County, Kenya. The study is anchored on Herzberg’s theory and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theories, and a conceptual framework showing the relationship between the independent and dependent variables was given. A mixed methods methodology, which employed both quantitative and qualitative methods, was adopted. The study adopted the correlational research design. The study’s target population included 423 teachers, 33 principals and one director of education. Stratified random sampling was applied to select the 10 schools, 10 principals and 201 teachers who took part in the study as sample size. The Sub-County Director of Education in Molo Sub County was also selected purposively. Questionnaires were used to obtain primary data. Data was analysed using both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics and presented using tables and figures. The findings revealed that teacher’s remuneration provided decent living earnings. The pay was compared to other workers in school and equitable to the work done. However, remuneration, as compared with the private sector, department and workload, needs improvement. Therefore, teacher’s remuneration had a strong positive correlation with job satisfaction. The study concluded that teachers’ remuneration had a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction. The study recommended the use of remodelling remuneration to be compared with the private sector and other departments
Pseudo-ground Truth Trajectory From Contaminated Data of Object Tracking Using Smoothing Algorithms
Authors: Pale-Ramon Eli G. , Shmaliy Yuriy S. , Morales-Mendoza Luis J. , González-Lee Mario , Ortega-Contreras Jorge A. , Vázquez-Bautista Rene Fabián
Published: October 2023

Object tracking is a study area of great interest to various researchers whose main objective is to improve the trajectory estimation for object tracking. In practical applications, the information available that allows the application of algorithms to improve the tracking process sometimes is missing. One of the main obstacles is obtaining ground truth, which takes a long processing time. There are manual methods and applications of reference algorithms. On the other hand, in most cases, the tracking information obtained using a camera is contaminated with noise during the acquisition process. In this paper, we applied smoothing algorithms to compute a pseudo-ground truth achieving lower estimation errors and higher precision than the measurement data. The test results showed that the proposed algorithms with the highest performance are q-lag UFIR and q-lag ML FIR. These smoothing algorithms can be useful in practical applications in object-tracking tasks.
Power Oil Transformers - Gas Generation Defects
Authors: Khrennikov A. Yu. , Aleksandrov N. M.
Published: October 2023

The article analyzes scientific research in the field of power transformer gas generation defects detecting by methods of Gas Dissolved Analysis (DGA) of transformer oil (chromatographic analysis) and measurement of short-circuit impedance differences. Power transformer defects that cause gas generation and are identified by the results of DGA should be divided conditionally into several groups: defects with circulating currents in windings and short-circuited contours, induced by scattering flux created by wind-ups, defects with an increase in the transient resistances of the grounding nodes of the structural elements, defects with partial discharges of oil gaps and on the surface of solid insulation, defects with a violation of the contact connections of the conductive circuits, defects with overheating and aging of solid insulation and transformer oil. The difference in short-circuit impedance, measured from the sides of the higher and lower voltages, brought to one side of the transformer, is directly dependent on the magnitude of the circulating currents created by the scattering fields, expressed as a percentage, that is, the percentage of the number of uncompensated turns of the windings with current.
Optimal Extraction and Conditioning of Historical Information to Support the Operational Decisions in a Smart Grid Context
Authors: Espinosa-Reza Alfredo , Torres-Espindola Marxa Lenina
Published: October 2023

This article presents a proposal for the architectural components that enable the organized and collaborative request, transport, and effective utilization of large volumes of historical information without compromising the performance of the information systems and the supporting technological platform. The architecture and some variants, successfully implemented in semantic interoperability projects within the Smart Grid context, are discussed, with a focus on the use and adoption of the Common Information Model (CIM) as defined in the IEC 61968 and IEC 61970 standards.
Interaction of phonation and tone in Nuer
Authors: Monich Irina
Published: October 2023

This article presents a case of allotony based on the phonation of the vowel in Nuer, a Western Nilotic language; the falling tone is found only on modal vowels in this language, while the high level tone is found only on breathy vowels. We describe the phenomenon and present evidence suggesting that it may be due to the neutralization of two separate tonal contours, H and HL, conditioned by the phonation of the vowel. We place this phenomenon within the known typology of phonation-tone interaction and advance a proposal as to the phonetic factors behind its development.
Legal basis for cooperation between the Russian Federation and the BRICS states in fisheries and prospects for its development
Authors: Bekyashev Damir
Published: October 2023

The legal basis for cooperation between the Russian Federation and the BRICS states are considered in the article. The information on the place of these states in fisheries and aquaculture of the world, on the role and development of the fishing industry in the economy of Brazil, India, China and South Africa is given. The current bilateral international documents of the Russian Federation with the BRICS member states, joint membership in international fisheries organizations are analyzed. Proposals for the development of bilateral cooperation between the Russian Federation and Brazil, India, China and South Africa in the field of fisheries were formulated.
The peculiarity of the strategy of using the aquatic biological resources of Lake Tsatsa by commercial fishing
Authors: Kucenko Nicolay , Naumenko Alexander , Kozhurin Efim , Grozesku Yulia Nikolaevna
Published: October 2023

The paper provides a brief analysis of the retrospective and current state of industrial fishing of Lake Tsatsa, as well as the results of studies of the state of the commercial fish fauna and its food supply. The results obtained made it possible to develop the most optimal strategy for the fishery use of fish stocks, which is based on the maximum possible harvesting of the slow-growing population of bream, the irruption of which causes a further deterioration in feeding conditions for traditional commercial fish - carp and crucian carp. They are more in demand among the population and, accordingly, more profitable in the fishery, which is the first direction of the proposed strategy. The second direction of the strategy is the directed formation of the ichthyofauna with the predominance of the biomass of the most commercially valuable species - herbivorous fish, which is ensured by the existing significant reserves of phytoplanton and macrophytes. The introduction of herbivorous fish juvenile as objects of pasturable fish culture will increase fish productivity and produce annually from 20 to 55 tons of valuable fish products.
Southern reed in feed for pond herbivorous fish: ecological, social, economic effects
Authors: Skokov Roman , Randelin Dmitry , Soloviev Alexander , Sejdaliev Tlek
Published: October 2023

The article presents the directions of environmentally sound management of the biomass of the southern reed based on its use as the main component of feed for herbivorous fish. The formulation and technology of three types of feed for herbivorous fish grown in ponds based on southern cane has been developed; it is proposed to remove the rapidly renewable biomass of southern cane from water bodies and use it in feed production, rather than dispose of it as Class V waste; the production of feed based on southern cane at a feed mill at a price of 25 rubles/kg has been tested; the effectiveness of feed based on southern cane in feeding herbivorous fish in pond farming conditions has been proven; practical recommendations on feeding for fish farms have been developed and the popularization of an intensive method of growing and culture of feeding herbivorous fish with feed based on southern cane. The involvement of the southern cane in feed production will allow to obtain a comprehensive socio-economic effect, consisting in the formation of a new market of raw materials for the production of feed, cleaning of agricultural lands and reservoirs from uncontrolled thickets, reducing fire danger, increasing the production of marketable fish available to the population due to the transition from extensive to intensive method of cultivation, the development of feed production.
Technologies for deep processing of pelagic fish species as the basis for the competitiveness of industrial enterprises
Authors: Brazhnaya Inna , Kuznetsova Elena , Inyukina Margarita , Mordasova Anastasia
Published: October 2023

The article presents the results of studies of the competitiveness of new technologies for deep processing of pelagic fish species, such as blue whiting, polar cod, herring with a mass fraction of fat content of less than 12%. The results of the QFD analysis of competitiveness and the prospects of the technologies for processing pelagic raw materials developed by the employees of FSAEI VO "MSTU" are presented.
Assessment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Knowledge among Unmarried Women Seeking Care at Secondary Healthcare Facilities
Authors: Kamal Nargis
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVES
This study aims to assess the level of awareness regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among young, unmarried females attending secondary healthcare institutions.
METHODOLOGY
A cross-sectional study was conducted at a rural hospital between January 2022 and December 2022. Ethical clearance was obtained prior to data collection. A pre-designed proforma was employed to gather information from participants visiting the Out-patient Department (OPD). Data collection utilized a non-probability sampling technique, and subsequent analysis was performed using SPSS version 24.
RESULTSThe study’s findings pertaining to knowledge levels, participants with no formal education constituted 24.03%, while 6.20% had completed high school and 3.87% held master’s degrees. Information on PCOS was relayed by sisters/cousins (13.17%) and mothers (20.25%), and 32.55% expressed hesitancy in seeking information due to shyness. Menstrual irregularities included polymenorrhagia (24%), oligomenorrhea (33%), amenorrhea (15%), and irregular periods (28%). Clinical deviations encompassed menstrual abnormalities (37%), abnormal male hair type distribution (12%), infertility (16%), mood disorder (7%), dyslipidemia (17%), and hypertension (11%).
CONCLUSION
The study underscores the need for well-structured educational initiatives to enhance comprehensive awareness of PCOS symptoms, facilitate early diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately improve overall well-being.
Risk Factors for Hypertension in Patients with Stroke Presenting to Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Haider Iqbal , Badshah Aliena , Rahman Shafaat Ur , Ullah Maaz , Fayyaz Muhammad , Mohammad Wazir
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVES
To determine the frequency of hypertension in stroke patients presenting to the tertiary care hospital of Peshawar, Pakistan.
METHODOLOGY
This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the Department of Medicine at Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. This study spanned months and included 225 patients of either gender who had stroke symptoms within the preceding 72 hours. Detailed information was documented in age (in years), residence, gender, educational qualification, family history of hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and duration. SPSS version 26.0 was used.RESULTSThis study’s age ranged from 41 to 80 years, with a mean age of 61.0046.69. The mean duration of hypertension was 3.052±0.85 years. Hypertension was seen in 42.2% of patients. Factors leading to hypertension in stroke patients were age 40.8%, urban area 42%, illiteracy 36.2%, positive family history 61.9%, diabetes mellitus 65.2%, smoking 33.3%, obesity 85.3%, and dyslipidemia 71.8%.
CONCLUSION
Significant risk factors for stroke include hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, smoking, obesity, and positive family history.
20-Gauge vs. 23-Gauge Vitrectomy, in Terms of Surgically Induced Astigmatism
Authors: Khan Muhammad Tariq , Shah Shafqat Ali , Ullah Kaleem , Muhammad Bilal
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVES
To compare the post-operative (post-op) surgically induced mean astigmatism in patients undergoing 20-gauge- and 23-gauge vitrectomy.
METHODOLOGY
Sixty patients were enrolled. Relevant information was recorded in a Performa for each patient. Patients were randomly grouped into A (20-gauge) and B (23-gauge) groups. Astigmatism was recorded by a single technician using the same keratometer for all patients. A single surgeon operated on all patients. Post-operatively, all patients were re-examined after 1 week and 6 weeks, and their surgically induced astigmatism was recorded.
RESULTSOf 60 patients, 58.6% were males, and 41.4% were females, with a mean age of 53.77 ± 9.63 years. The post-operative astigmatism difference between the two vitrectomy procedures was investigated. In the 20-gauge group, with 30 patients, the mean post-operative astigmatism difference was 2.21 D (±0.66 SD), with a standard error mean of 0.12. In the 23-gauge group, with 30 patients, the mean post-operative astigmatism difference was 0.74 D (±0.44 SD), with a standard error mean of 0.08. The degrees of freedom (df) were 58, and the standard error of the difference was 0.145. The t-value was calculated at 10.1504, and the p-value was found to be 0.001, indicating a significant difference.
CONCLUSION
The observation that the 20-gauge group displayed a notably higher mean difference in astigmatism than the 23-gauge group suggests a potential association between the choice of vitrectomy procedure and the extent of astigmatism alteration in post-operative outcomes.
Trastorno Depresivo en Médicos Internos de Pregrado de una Universidad Pública del Estado de Chiapas
Authors: Velazco Ramírez Mariana , García Chong Néstor Rodolfo , Rodríguez Feliciano Miguel Ángel , Salazar Gómez Carlos Patricio
Published: October 2023

Introducción: Las condiciones adversas en las que trabajan los Médicos Internos de Pregrado (MIP´s), generan en ellos estrés, que a su vez puede llevarlos al trastorno depresivo. La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), indica que la depresión es un trastorno mental frecuente. El suicidio es una consecuencia del trastorno depresivo, además de ser la segunda causa de muerte en el mundo en personas de 15 a 29 años. Objetivo: Evaluar los determinantes que conllevan al trastorno depresivo, aunado al estudio de riesgo de suicidio. Metodología: Estudio transversal, prospectivo, observacional y descriptivo. Participaron 119 médicos internos de ambos sexos. Se trabajó con variables como edad, sexo, estrés, depresión y riesgo suicida. Resultados: El 90.8% de médicos internos de Pregrado (MIP) de ambos sexos han experimentado estrés durante el Internado, con un 91.6% de la población masculina, y el 90.2% de la población femenina. El 84.5% del total de mujeres tienen depresión (severa), mientras que los varones el 83.3% (leve y moderada). El 37.4% del total de médicos de ambos sexos presentan tendencias suicidas en el estudio. Siendo la población femenina quienes presentan una mayor tendencia con el 40.8%. Conclusiones: Los resultados permiten establecer que el estrés, y pertenecer al sexo femenino son factores predisponentes para el padecimiento del trastorno depresivo en los médicos internos de pregrado, pudiendo la población llegar a desarrollar altas probabilidades de tendencias suicidas.