bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of intense workout trials and milk intervention on decrease surrogate markers of metabolic syndrome
Authors: Mulyawan Rizki , Sumaryanti  , Nugroho Sigit , Dev Roxana Dev Omar
Published: April 2023

Surrogate markers of metabolic syndrome complications is high levels of glucose and/or cholesterol in the blood. The purpose of this research is to determine whether or not various intensity exercise has a beneficial impact on blood glucose and cholesterol levels in young adults. As a consequence, this study was investigated about how exercise's influence on lowering the risk of metabolic diseases may be moderated by other factors, including by milk intake. Studies were conducted using a quasi-experimental, single-blind research design. Thirty-five participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups: control (C), moderate intensity (M), high intensity (H), or intermittent (I). The Sysmex XN-1000 is used for checking blood content, while the Cobas Pro is used to analyze blood chemistry in the lab. Using tools like the analysis of variance (ANOVA), the Mann-Whitney test, and the Pearson correlation coefficient, researchers may gauge the importance of inherent correlations and examine how group-level phenomena and interactions affect those coefficients. To sum up, we found that there was a statistically significant difference in glucose levels between the control group and the experimental group (p = 0.012 < 0.05), yet this difference was accompanied by a negative trend showing a rise in content. Also, there was a favorable tendency toward lower glucose and cholesterol levels across all compositions, while it was not statistically significant (p value > 0.05). To sum up, practically all of the variables point to a favorable tendency that that does not statistically significant – in the effect of exercise intensity combined with milk consumption. Exercise and milk intervention have been shown to have positive impacts, but further investigation or longer training sessions are needed to determine their true magnitude.
Open and Distance Learning (ODL) : Traditional or Frugal Innovation?
Authors: Okano Marcelo T. , de Castro Lobo dos Santos Henry , Ursini Edson Luiz , Fernandes Marcelo Eloy , Gomes Jaqueline Geisa Cunha
Published: April 2023

New information and communication technologies (ICTs) are contributing to the advancement and popularization of distance learning, and its use by educational institutions is accelerating. Some characteristics of distance learning are remarkable, such as its quantity, scalability, ability to serve many students at the same time, scope, lower costs, and so on. Some of these characteristics refer to a type of innovation called frugal, which is the ability to "do better with fewer resources for more people", that is, create significantly more value and minimize the use of resources. The objective of this research was to analyze the characteristics of distance learning through the theoretical lens of frugal innovation using the conceptual model of frugal innovation. The characteristics listed in the Rossetto model were researched qualitatively and quantitatively to obtain a solid conclusion, as this model uses a scale to identify and measure frugal innovation. The Rossetto model was developed and tested using the results of five collections of data from three different countries (Brazil, the United States of America, and India), with the entire development and refinement processes being subjected to an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The final validation of the scale was based on data from 1130 companies. The mixed (qualitative and quantitative) methodological procedures were used to analyze the data obtained from the field research. The qualitative analysis consisted of verifying the characteristics of frugal innovation through Rossetto's conceptual model, and exploratory factor analysis was chosen for the quantitative analysis. Ten of the characteristics of the model sought, analyzed in three dimensions, identified, and strongly indicated that ODL can be considered as a frugal innovation, convincing and confirming that ODL has as main characteristics of the FI such as cost reduction, focus on essential functionalities and improved performance in relation to face-to-face teaching and thus, highlighting that the main value created is to do better with fewer resources than traditional teaching for a greater number of students served.
Parental willingness to have children vaccinated against COVID-19 in Geneva, Switzerland: a cross-sectional population-based study
Authors: Baysson Hélène , Pullen Nick , De Mestral Carlos , Semaani Claire , Pennacchio Francesco , Zaballa María-Eugenia , L’Huillier Arnaud G. , Lorthe Elsa , Guessous Idris , Stringhini Silvia , The Specchio-COVID19 study group
Published: April 2023

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to examine factors associated with parental willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19.

METHODS: We surveyed adults included in a digital longitudinal cohort study composed of participants in previous SARS-CoV-2 serosurveys conducted in Geneva, Switzerland. In February 2022, an online questionnaire collected information on COVID-19 vaccination acceptance, parental willingness to vaccinate their children aged ≥5 years and reasons for vaccination preference. We used multivariable logistic regression to assess the demographic, socioeconomic and health-related factors associated with being vaccinated and with parental intention to vaccinate their children.

RESULTS: We included 1,383 participants (56.8% women; 69.3% aged 35–49 years). Parental willingness to vaccinate their children increased markedly with the child’s age: 84.0%, 60.9% and 21.2%, respectively, for parents of adolescents aged 16–17 years, 12–15 years and 5–12 years. For all child age groups, unvaccinated parents more frequently indicated not intending to vaccinate their children than vaccinated parents. Refusal to vaccine children was associated with having a secondary education (1.73; 1.18–2.47) relative to a tertiary education and with middle (1.75; 1.18–2.60) and low (1.96; 1.20–3.22) household income relative to high income. Refusal to vaccine their children was also associated with only having children aged 12–15 years (3.08; 1.61–5.91), aged 5–11 years (19.77; 10.27–38.05), or in multiple age groups (6.05; 3.22–11.37), relative to only having children aged 16–17 years.

CONCLUSION: Willingness to vaccinate children was high for parents of adolescents aged 16–17 years but decreased significantly with decreasing child age. Unvaccinated, socioeconomically disadvantaged parents and those with younger children were less likely to be willing to vaccinate their children. These results are important for vaccination programs and developing communication strategies to reach vaccine-hesitant groups, both in the context of COVID-19 and in the prevention of other diseases and future pandemics.
SARS-CoV-2 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) Receptor Expression and Its Effects on COVID-19 Epidemiology in Children
Authors: M. Kover Kevin
Published: April 2023

Children account for less than 2% of COVID-19 cases around the globe, and children experience relatively minor symptoms compared to the adult population. Various theories have been proposed to explain this phenomenon. One such theory is the involvement of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in the pathogenesis of COVID-19. Previous studies have found a direct relationship between the abundance of pulmonary ACE2 receptors and the age of patients. Since Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) binds to the ACE2 receptor to infect a patient, it is hypothesized that the low abundance of pulmonary ACE2 receptors in children relative to adults accounts for both the mild symptoms experienced as well as the difference in the number of identified cases.
Abolition Feminism and Jumping Scale: Transformative Justice as a Way of Life
Authors: Smith Andrea
Published: April 2023

Abolition feminism builds on the concept of “abolition democracy” as articulated by W.E.B. DuBois and Angela Y. Davis. They argued that in order to abolish slavery as well as institutions that furthered the afterlife of slavery, such as the prison industrial complex, it was necessary to simultaneously build a wide array of democratic institutions that would make slavery and the prison system unthinkable. In doing so, it further becomes clear that real democracy is inconsistent with slavery and the prison industrial complex. Similarly, abolition feminism signals that it is not possible to end carceral systems without a systemic gender analysis. At the same time, a liberatory feminist politic is inconsistent with an investment in carcerality. An abolitionist feminist politic is also ideally rooted in creativity and provisionality as it is primarily centered, not in just ending carceral systems, but creating systems of governance and sociality based on principles of horizontality, mutuality and relationality. At the same time, because many strands of abolition feminism tend to focus on the corporeal effects of gender violence on an individual scale, its practices are often presumed to only work on a smaller scale. This work will engage Laura Harjo’s analysis to look at how “jumping scale” can be used to connected the corporeal to a global praxis for transformation.
Pathway toward Sustainable Winter Road Maintenance (Case Study)
Authors: Malovrh Rebec Katja , Turk Janez
Published: April 2023

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method was applied to evaluate the environmental impacts of winter road maintenance managed by an innovative road-weather information system and the impacts of vehicles passing the road during the snowstorm event. A case study refers to 10-hour lasting snowstorm event, considering a specific road section and application of a road-weather information management system to help winter road maintenance agency optimizing activities (salt gritting and/or plowing). Reliable information on the timing of the beginning of the snowstorm event affects (1) the activities of winter road maintenance, (2) the mobility of all vehicles passing the road, and (3) the fuel consumption of the vehicles. Since activities are optimized in case of preventive operation of winter road maintenance, less salt is needed overall. The road remains free of snow cover in case of preventive winter road maintenance operation, meaning that passenger cars and trucks pass the road at normal speed, without undesirable acceleration and braking caused by wheels slipping if snow accumulates on the road. Fuel consumption of vehicles passing salted and snow-free road remains unchanged, while fuel consumption increases in case of snow cover. Reduction of environmental burdens in case of such optimized winter road maintenance operation, is shown in this case study. The overall results of the comparative LCA analysis showed that the use of the road-weather information system in road traffic allows for as much as 25% reduction of environmental footprints. In the scenario where the winter service does not use information system the winter service also uses 40% more salt, which is also related with additional environmental impacts.
Investigation of Flocculation Characteristics in the Yangtze Estuary
Authors: Guo Chao , Jin Zhongwu , Zhou Yinjun
Published: April 2023

The dynamic process of flocculation is crucial for the transport and fate of cohesive sediment and adherent nutrients, heavy metals and pollutants etc. In order to improve the understanding of sediment flocculation dynamics in the estuary, field surveys in the Yangtze Estuary and laboratory experiments with natural mixed sediment were conducted. In-situ observations showed that the mean floc diameters (DM) ranged from 14 to 95 μm, and there were significant temporal and vertical fluctuations within a tidal cycle and between spring-neap cycles. Both high and low slack waters had greater DM, and neap tide’s average floc size was determined to be 57% larger than spring tide. The fractal dimension of flocs in the YE was primarily between 1.5 and 2.1, and effective density of flocs declined as floc size increased. According to experimental findings, DM in the 7 PSU saltwater first increased with rising shear rate G below a threshold of G = 20–30 s−1, then decreased with additional increases in G. Turbulent shear rate plays a crucial role in altering floc structure. Flocs formed in large shear forces were more compacted and had higher fractal dimensions. These studies contribute to the understanding of fine sediment dynamics, and facilitate the researches on reservoir, port and waterway sedimentation and pollutant transportation etc.
Effectiveness of Exosomes in the Immune Cascade
Authors: Atila Uslu Gözde , Uslu Hamit
Published: April 2023

In order to treat and/or control a disease or prevent its occurrence, first of all, physiological pathways must be understood very well. In the previous 10 years, there has been a lot of interest in the function of exosomes in intercellular communication, particularly in studies on cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. This has led to plenty of research in this area. Exosomes are tiny transmembrane vesicles that are produced by endocytosis and are found in a variety of bodily fluids, including blood, saliva, cerebrospinal fluid, and breast milk. They are also released by a variety of tissues. Exosomes have a varied composition depending on where they come from, but they are often rich in cytosolic and cell surface proteins, lipids, DNA, and RNA. In recent years, the interactions between exosomes and the immune system have been frequently studied. However, despite all the researches, the physiological purposes of exosomes are still largely unclear.
Macrophages: Phagocytosis, Antigen Presentation, and Activation of Immunity
Authors: Santa Kazuki
Published: April 2023

Macrophages are phagocytes and one of the white blood cells discovered by Ilya I. Mechnikov in 1892. They engulf and digest foreign substances like pathogens and conduct antigen presentation, mature from haematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow, moving into blood vessels and become monocytes, and differentiate into macrophages in the tissue. Macrophages have intracellular granules called lysosome accumulating digestive enzymes. Their life span is several months and proliferates by cell division. There are three roles: First one is phagocytosis. Macrophages incorporate pathogens and work in natural immunity. In inflammation, macrophages aggregate after neutrophils recruitment and engulf pathogens into cellular phagosomes, fused with lysosomes and degrade. Second role is antigen presentation. Macrophages present fragment of digested foreign substances on cell surface MHC class II molecules and release cytokines. Dendritic cells and B cells are also APCs expressing MHC class II. CD4+ T cells recognize antigens presented on macrophages by using TCR. Only well-matched helper T cells via MHC class II-TCR interaction are activated. The third is activation of immunity. Cytokines produced by T cells activate macrophages and differentiate them into inflammatory M1 and wound-healing M2 macrophages.
ĐÁNH GIÁ HỘI CHỨNG DỄ BỊ TỔN THƯƠNG Ở BỆNH NHÂN CAO TUỔI CÓ BỆNH LÝ VAN TIM BẰNG THANG ĐIỂM FRIED
Authors: Nguyễn Phương Anh , Phạm Mạnh Hùng
Published: April 2023

Bệnh lý van tim luôn là vấn đề sức khỏe đáng quan tâm ở các nước đang phát triển như Việt Nam. Tỉ lệ hiện mắc bệnh van tim được dự đoán tăng gấp hai lần trong vòng 20 năm do sự gia tăng tuổi thọ trong dân số1,2 Hiện nay yếu tố thấp của bệnh van tim hầu hết đã được thay thế bởi nguyên nhân thoái hóa3.

Với tình hình phát triển của đất nước, tuổi thọ người cao tuổi ngày càng tăng lên, chất lượng cuộc sống và điều kiện chăm sóc y tế ngày càng được quan tâm. Người cao tuổi có bệnh lý van tim khi phải nhập viện điều trị luôn cần những phương pháp đánh giá để đảm bảo an toàn cho bệnh nhân. Do đó các nghiên cứu gần đây tập trung tìm ra công cụ dự đoán, sàng lọc, ngăn chặn những kết quả bất lợi sau khi bệnh nhân phải điều trị tại các bệnh viện, đó chính là các thang điểm đánh giá hội chứng dễ bị tổn thương. Hiện nay, ở nước ta, những nghiên cứu về hội chứng dễ bị tổn thương với các bệnh lý van tim vẫn còn ít.  Người cao tuổi có bệnh lý van tim có tỷ lệ hội chứng dễ bị tổn thương như thế nào, các yếu tố thành phần ảnh hưởng ra sao. Đây là vấn đề còn bỏ ngỏ và vẫn chưa có câu trả lời thoả đáng. Chính vì vậy, chúng tôi tiến hành nghiên cứu Đánh giá hội chứng dễ bị tổn thương ở bệnh nhân cao tuổi có bệnh lý van tim.

Mục tiêu nghiên cứu: Khảo sát Hội chứng dễ bị tổn thương ở bệnh nhân cao tuổi mắc bệnh lý van tim bằng thang điểm Fried.
TĂNG TIỂU CẦU TIÊN PHÁT VÀ BỆNH MẠCH VÀNH
Authors: Nguyễn Ngọc Quang , Lê Xuân Thận
Published: April 2023

Tăng tiểu cầu tiên phát (Essential Throbocythemia – ET) là bệnh lý liên quan đến tăng sinh tuỷ đơn dòng, làm gia tăng nguy cơ huyết khối và chảy máu1,2. Các nghiên cứu gần đây cho thấy các biến cố do huyết khối, đặc biệt là huyết khối ở mạch não, mạch vành, và mạch ngoại biên thường gặp hơn so với biến cố chảy máu3,4. Các yếu tố làm tăng nguy cơ huyết khối của bệnh nhân bao gồm: có tiền sử huyết khối, tuổi >60, có đột biến JAK2 V617F5.

Mặc dù liên quan đến các biến cố huyết khối nhưng nhồi máu cơ tim lại ít được báo cáo trên các bệnh nhân có tăng tiểu cầu tiên phát6,7. Trong một nghiên cứu, tỉ suất gặp hội chứng vành cấp ở nhóm bệnh nhân này được báo cáo khoảng 9,4% và thường gặp ở người trên 40 tuổi8. Bên cạnh đó, tăng tiểu cầu tiên phát liên quan đến suy giảm lưu lượng vành dự trữ (Coronary Flow Reserve – CFR)9 và gia tăng gánh năng vôi hoá trên hệ động mạch vành10,11, đặc biệt ở nhóm bệnh nhân có đột biệt JAK2 V617F.

Chúng tôi xin báo cáo 2 trường hợp lâm sàng có bệnh lý động mạch vành và tăng tiểu cầu tiên phát được điều trị tại bệnh viện của chúng tôi.
GHÉP TIM: CHỈ ĐỊNH, ĐIỀU TRỊ VÀ KẾT QUẢ
Authors: Nguyễn Hữu Ước , Phạm Thái Sơn , Phạm Quốc Đạt
Published: April 2023

Mặc dù có những tiến bộ lớn trong điều trị suy tim, tiên lượng và các biện pháp nhằm kéo dài thời gian sống của bệnh nhân suy tim nặng tiến triển vẫn còn là một vấn đề nan giải. Ghép tim là một lựa chọn rất tốt cho bệnh nhân suy tim giai đoạn cuối nhằm kéo dài sự sống với chất lượng cuộc sống tốt hơn mà không có biện pháp điều trị nào khác làm được. Những tiến bộ gần đây trong điều trị thuốc ức chế miễn dịch, thủ tục hiến tạng, kỹ thuật phẫu thuật và chăm sóc bệnh nhân sau ghép đã làm giảm đáng kể tỷ lệ tử vong, nâng cao chất lượng cuộc sống và thời gian sống sau ghép cho người bệnh ghép tim. Tuy nhiên, để duy trì cuộc sống lâu dài của bệnh nhân sau ghép cần kiểm soát và quản lý tốt các vấn đề về thải ghép, nhiễm trùng, bệnh mạch vành sau ghép và bệnh lý ác tính. Đảm bảo tính cân bằng giữa lợi ích và nguy cơ trong sử dụng các thuốc ức chế miễn dịch và theo dõi sát các biến chứng để cải thiện kết quả lâu dài của người nhận tim.
CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, PARACLINICAL, AND TREATMENT RESULTS OF EOSINOPHILIC MENINGITIS IN CHILDREN: A CASE SERIES
Authors: Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhan , Tran Thi Huynh Nhu , Nguyen Huynh Ai Uyen , Nguyen Thi Nguyen Thao , Pham Minh Quan , Bui Quang Nghia
Published: April 2023

Background: Recognizing clinical and paraclinical reduce morbidity and mortality from this disease. Objective: To investigate the association of factors, clinical and paraclinical characteristics, and treatment outcomes of Eosinophilic meningitis. Materials and methods: Reports on a series of diseases detected with eosinophilic meningitis at the Department of Infectious Diseases at Can Tho Children's Hospital. Results: the cause of admission was usually intermittent headache, fever, and vomiting. Neurological symptoms include lethargy, and a stiff neck, no focal neurological damage was noted. White blood cells count in the peripheral blood slightly increased or normal; increased number of cerebrospinal fluid white blood cells; no larvae was found in the CSF; ELISA technique to find parasite antigens in blood detected all 3 cases positive for Toxocara spp. The drugs were treated include Ceftriaxone, Vancomycin, Imipenem, Albendazole, and Prednisolone. All cases got stable treatment results and hospital discharge after treatment Conclusion: Eosinophilic meningitis, although rare, can occur and it is easy to miss the diagnosis in the early stages. Treatment with anthelmintics and steroids can be effective.
IDENTIFYING PREOPERATIVE PHYSICAL STATUS AND UNDERLYING DISEASES USING 2019 AMENDED ASA-PS CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Le Linh Vu , Phan Kim Hue , Pham Kieu Anh Tho , Nguyen Anh Duy , Lam Kim Tuyen , Vo Nguyen Hong Phuc
Published: April 2023

Background: ASA classification has been applied all over the world in premedication. The 2019 Amended ASA-PS was modified by new definitions, approved examples, especially definition for emergent patients. In Vietnam, there has not any independent study on ASA- PS classification up to now. The addition of “E” denotes emergency surgery. Objectives: To determine the ratio of patients in each ASA class, their underlying diseases and complications that might happen intraoperative as well as postoperative. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Anesthesiology Department of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital from January 2021 to December 2021, the sample size was ≥ 420, and the sampling method was convenience sampling. The sample included 528 patients of both emergent and elective operations included. Results:  The ratios of ASA were I (39.21%), II (33.52%), III (17.42%), IE (6.06%), IIE (3.03%) and IIIE (0.76%). None of the cases was classified as ASA IV/IVE, V/VE or VI. The most common patients’ health conditions were social alcohol drinkers and current smokers. The most popular underlying diseases were diabetes mellitus, obesity, hypertension, CAD, mild respiratory diseases (history of asthma or mycobacterium tuberculosis) and COPD. Conclusions: The result showed that patients who came for operations were classified from ASA I to ASA III, IE to IIIE. The ASA I group was the most common. Patients might have more than one health condition or underlying diseases. The intraoperative complications belonged to cardiovascular diseases and respiratory diseases, they were all cured and there was no need for intensive care.
Nilai-Nilai Kemanusiaan Dalam Kisah Nabi Syu’ayb (Kajian Tafsir Tematik)
Authors: Misbahul Mubarok  , Muhammad Shohib
Published: April 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendiskripsikan dan menganalisis penafsiran ayat-ayat kisah nabi Syu’ayb dan hubungan penafsiran ayat-ayat kisah nabi Syu’ayb terhadap nilai nilai kemanusiaan. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan metode tafsir tematik. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian diantaranya; Al-Qur’an  Al-Karim,  Tafsir  Al-Munir  karya  Wahba  Az Zuhaili, Tafsir Al-Misbah karya Muhamad Qurais Syhihab,Tafsir Al-Qurtuby karya  Imam  Qurtuby,  Tafsir  al-Qur’an  al-Azim  karya  Ibnu  Kathir  dan  tafsir  Fi Dhilal al-Qur’an karya Sayyid Qutub. Hasil dari penelitian adalah bahwa kaum nabi Shu’ayb merupakan kaum yang suka mengurangi takaran dan timbangan, menakut-nakuti dan menghalang- halangi orang-orang yang beriman dari jalan Allah SWT, dan juga suka berbuat kerusakan di muka bumi, sehingga Allah SWT mengadahap mereka dengan gempa yang menjadikan bergelimpangan di rumah. Adapun nilai-nilai kemanusian yang terkandung dalam kisah nabi Shu’ayb dan kaumnya ada 4 macam nilai kemanusiaan, yakni: berperilaku adil terhadap sesama, saling menghargai dan tidak berlaku semena-mena terhadap orang lain, menjaga lingkungan, dan mengakui persamaan hak dan kewajiban.
Mathematical Modelling of Intra and Inter Dynamics and Control of Yellow Fever in Primate and Humna Populations
Authors:   , Kung’aro Monica
Published: April 2023

A deterministic mathematical model was formulated using non-linear ordinary differential equations to gain an insight of dynamics of yellow fever (YF) between primates, human beings and Aedes mosquito for the purpose of controlling the disease. Basic reproduction number, R0, was computed and its sensitivity analysis with respect to epidemiological parameters was performed to study the effect of model parameters to R0. Results showed that R0 is most sensitive to daily biting rate of mosquitoes, recruitment rate of vectors, probability of transmission of infection, recruitment of unvaccinated immigrants and the incubation period for both vector and humans. Thus, for the minimization of YF transmission, these parameters should closely be monitored. Stability analysis of disease-free equilibrium (DFE) and endemic equilibrium (EE) points were performed to study perseverance and conditionnecessaryfordiseaseinterruptionandcontrol. ResultsshowedthattheDFEislocally asymptotically stable if the rate of new infection from infected monkey to vector is less than unity, and is globally asymptotically stable if the rate of new infection from infected vector to human is less than unity. Lyapunov stability theory and LaSalles Invariant Principle were used to investigate stability of EE. Results show that EE is globally asymptotically stable whenever R0 > 1. To assess the impact of control measures on YF dynamics, we derived and analysed the necessary conditions for optimal control using optimal control theory. Results show that multipleoptimalcontrolstrategyisthemosteffectivetobringastabledisease-freeequilibrium compared to single and two controls. However, spray of insecticides alone was not effective without personal protection, and optimal use of personal protection alone is beneﬁcial to minimize transmission of the infection to the community. Furthermore, cost-effectiveness analysis of the optimal control measures was considered. We used incremental cost-effectiveness ratio to investigate and compare the costs required against the health beneﬁts achieved between two or more alternative intervention strategies that compete for the same resource. Results showed that combination of all strategies is the most cost-effective compared to others.
The Law Enforcement of Corruption Crime Abuse of Hospital Medical Devices by State Civil Apparatus
Authors: Nurfaizy Muh. Rafly , Karim H. M. Said
Published: April 2023

This study aims to determine (1) the Corruption Criminal Law Policy on the Misuse of Hospital Medical Devices by State Civil Apparatuses. (2) The role of the government in prosecuting corruption crimes involving the misuse of hospital medical devices carried out by state civil apparatus. The preparation of this thesis uses an empirical legal approach, in which the author looks at law in its real sense and examines how the law works in society. With this research, it is concluded that: The role of criminal law in dealing with criminal acts of Corruption in the form of abuse of hospital medical devices committed by the state apparatus is contained in Articles 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12B, and Article 23 of the Corruption Law (which adopted Articles 421, 422, 429, and Article 430 of the Criminal Code). Corruption for civil servants and state administrators is a criminal act that can only be committed by people qualified as civil servants or state administrators. The role of law enforcers in the enforcement of corruption crimes in the abuse of hospital medical devices begins with the submission of reports originating from individuals, community organizations and non-governmental organizations, state institutions and government institutions, and information reports from the internal police, which an investigation process will then carry out with the assistance of the police and the Attorney General's Office. If the case file submitted by the investigator is deemed complete and the public prosecutor can prosecute the case, then the public prosecutor makes an indictment.
Childfree is a form of desecration of the purpose of Marriage
Authors: Samsudin Titin , Kusumadewi Yessy , Mutiarany  , Krisnalita Louisa Yesami , Tompul Verawati Br
Published: April 2023

Childfree" refers to a person's decision not to have children and to live without parental responsibilities. This concept is becoming increasingly common today, especially in developed countries where women are increasingly working and have opportunities to pursue their careers and personal interests. However, the decision to live "calmly childfree" is often considered controversial and can tarnish the purpose of Marriage. This study used a qualitative and desk study approach using secondary data from books, literature proceedings & journals, which were analyzed through a descriptive system. The results of this study show that the childfree phenomenon is the choice of a couple who decides not to have children, either for personal reasons or for environmental considerations. Couples who choose to live child-free usually have carefully considered their decision regarding finances, health, and their life goals. This contradicts Law no. 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage as the legal basis for regulating marriage procedures in Indonesia. The law emphasizes that the primary purpose of Marriage is to form a family and create offspring.
Environmental Law Enforcement In Indonesia In Terms Of The Concept Of Sustainable Development
Authors: Sipayung Baren , Dwiprigitaningtias Indah , Nugroho Rahmat Joko , Bernard Bartolomeus
Published: April 2023

The breadth of Indonesian life includes space, the location of a country The ongoing transparency of the Republic of Indonesia Archipelago sovereignty, sovereign rights and under jurisdiction. That means the government is obliged to manage life including regulatory policies, use, maintenance, renewal, supervision and control of Indonesia's environmental coverage. Factor: So, the government acts as a barrier to check the operation environmental management. Government is a mechanism that establishes the guidelines for the institution's design and long-term care. The formulation of the problem in this study is how to implement Indonesian environmental law in light of the idea of sustainable development. Descriptive research is what has been done. The kind of study used in this article includes doctrinal and normative legal research. In conclusion, enforcing environmental laws effectively is essential to fulfilling Indonesia's sustainable development objectives. It is necessary to improve and improve existing laws, better coordination between institutions, and increase public awareness about the importance of the environment. The government and society must work together to achieve this goal and ensure that Indonesia can achieve sustainable development.
Pengaruh Tingkat Upah dan Tingkat Pendidikan Terhadap Produktivitas Tenaga Kerja (Studi pada sektor manufaktur 33 provinsi di Indonesia)
Authors: Yuliana Rena
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah tingkat upah dan tingkat pendidikan berpengaruh terhadap produktivitas tenaga kerja industri manufaktur di Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa time series tahun 2009 - 2011 dan cross section berjumlah 33 provinsi di Indonesia, dengan metode ex post facto. Data yang disajikan setiap tahun diperoleh dari BPS (Badan Pusat Statistik). Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah model regresi data panel. Dari hasil pengujian hipotesis dan analisis diperoleh bahwa: (a) tingkat upah berpengaruh signifikan dengan arah negatif terhadap produktivitas tenaga kerja sektor manufaktur di Indonesia, dan (b) tingkat pendidikan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap produktivitas tenaga kerja pada sektor manufaktur di Indonesia. sektor manufaktur di Indonesia. Nilai R2 sebesar 0,97 menunjukkan bahwa 97% produktivitas tenaga kerja industri manufaktur di Indonesia dapat dijelaskan oleh dua variabel bebas yaitu tingkat upah dan tingkat pendidikan.
Perbandingan ROA dan ROE Pada Perusahaan BUMN Sektor Perbankan Pada Tahun 2022
Authors: Ramadhan Reka
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan analisis komparatif dengan tujuan untuk membandingkan ROA dan ROE perusahaan BUMN sektor perbankan pada periode 2022. Objek penelitian yang diteliti yaitu sektor perbankan BUMN. Variabel penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah Return on Asset (ROA) dan Return on Equity (ROE). Statistik yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah statistik parametrik dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan teknik analisis yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah analisis variansi, Hasil yang didapat pada penelitian ini adalah yaitu tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan Return On Assets pada perusahaan BUMN sektor perbankan pada triwulan 1, 2 dan 3 periode 2022 dan keterangan tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan Return On Equity pada perusahaan BUMN sektor perbankan pada triwulan 1, 2 dan 3 periode 2022.
The Effect of Teacher Characteristics, Education Policy and School Quality on School Effectiveness and High School Student Performance in Sukabumi
Authors: Syafruddin  , Sudadi  , Ahyat Muhamad , Hastuti Rochmi
Published: April 2023

This study examined the influence of teacher characteristics, education policies, and school quality on school effectiveness and high school student performance in Sukabumi. This study used a survey design and collected data from 300 teachers in 30 high schools in Sukabumi. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling with SmartPLS. The results showed that teacher characteristics, education policies, and school quality had a significant positive impact on school effectiveness and high school student achievement. The study concludes that policies aimed at improving the quality of education, such as improving access to educational resources and providing teacher training programs, have a positive impact on school effectiveness.
The relationship between parental involvement, the role of counselors, student abilities and socioeconomic status towards the interest in continuing studies in high school students in Sukabumi City
Authors: Manik Kresna Ningsih , Artha Bhenu
Published: April 2023

This study aims to investigate the relationship between parental involvement, the role of counselors, student abilities, and socioeconomic status to the interest in continuing studies among high school students in Sukabumi City. A total of 327 students from four high schools in Sukabumi City participated in the study. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire that assessed parents' level of engagement, counselor support, student ability, socioeconomic status, and students' interest in continuing their studies. The results showed that these four factors have a significant relationship with students' interest in continuing their studies. The findings suggest that increasing parental engagement and counselor support, as well as providing opportunities and resources to students with lower academic ability and socioeconomic status, can increase students' interest in continuing their studies
The Relationship between Parents' Income, Student Gender, School Location, School Resources, and Student Achievement in Middle Schools in Bandung
Authors: Kristanti Desi , Artha Bhenu
Published: April 2023

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parents' income, student gender, school location, and student achievement in middle schools in Bandung. A total of 500 middle school students from urban and rural schools in Bandung participated in the study. Results revealed that parents' income and school location were significantly associated with student achievement, while student gender was not. Specifically, students from higher-income families and urban schools had higher achievement scores than those from lower-income families and rural schools. The findings suggest that policymakers, educators, and parents need to pay more attention to addressing the achievement gap between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds and school locations.
Social Perspectives of Pedagogy: Moral Behavior of Learners in Primary Schools
Authors: Fitriyani  , Maksum Arifin , Nurhasanah Nina , Rahmawati Yuli
Published: April 2023

The phenomenon that currently occurs a lot is social interaction which results in moral degradation in elementary schools occurs because it is caused by a decrease in the moral value of students in school, this currently occurs a lot in the routine every day at school. Interactions that occur in schools can be formed due to 2 things, namely social contact and communication between students and friends, teachers, and the community around the school. This paper is aimed at knowing the views of the social perspective of pedagogy that influence the moral behavior and character of learners in elementary school. Human behavior in the perspective of social psychology will relate to behavioral perspectives, cognitive perspectives, structural perspectives and interactionist perspectives as an understanding of human behavior. This research uses a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods. This research was conducted in Cikarang, Indonesia. Based on the results of research on the social pedagogical perspective of students at SDN Cipayung 05 Cikarang at a level that really needs focus and guidance by the school with the help of supervision from parents of students of SDN Cipayung 05 Cikarang.
Investigasi Pengaruh Stres Akademik dan Perhatian terhadap Distres Psikologis pada Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir di Jakarta
Authors: Bunga Riska Ayu Brasie Pradana Sela , Soegiarto Ita , Mahendika Devin , Dian Winei Agnes Angi , Shofiah Siti
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh stres akademik dan mindful attention terhadap tekanan psikologis pada mahasiswa tingkat akhir di Jakarta. Desain survei cross-sectional digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data dari 200 mahasiswa tahun terakhir di Jakarta, dan komponen kualitatif dimasukkan untuk mendapatkan wawasan mendalam tentang pengalaman siswa dengan stres akademik dan tekanan psikologis. Hasilnya menunjukkan korelasi positif yang signifikan antara stres akademik dan tekanan psikologis, serta korelasi negatif yang signifikan antara stres akademik dan perhatian penuh perhatian. Data kualitatif menunjukkan bahwa faktor budaya dan sosial dapat berkontribusi terhadap stres akademik dan tekanan psikologis di kalangan mahasiswa di Jakarta. Temuan penelitian ini memiliki implikasi penting untuk desain intervensi yang ditujukan untuk mempromosikan kesejahteraan psikologis dan kinerja akademik mahasiswa di Jakarta, termasuk pelatihan manajemen stres, layanan konseling, dan intervensi berbasis mindfulness. Studi ini menekankan pentingnya mempertimbangkan faktor budaya dan sosial dalam desain intervensi yang bertujuan untuk mempromosikan kesejahteraan psikologis mahasiswa di Jakarta.
Pengaruh Pendidikan Agama, Konsep Diri, Kepribadian, dan Lingkungan Sosial terhadap Perilaku Agresif Remaja di Provinsi Jawa Barat
Authors: Misno  , Malini Lubis Fatimah
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh pendidikan agama, konsep diri, kepribadian, dan lingkungan sosial terhadap perilaku agresif remaja di Provinsi Jawa Barat, Indonesia. Sampel sebanyak 500 remaja berusia 15-18 tahun berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini. Para peserta mengisi kuesioner laporan diri yang menilai tingkat pendidikan agama, konsep diri, kepribadian, lingkungan sosial, dan perilaku agresif mereka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keempat variabel independen secara signifikan memprediksi perilaku agresif remaja. Secara khusus, tingkat pendidikan agama yang lebih tinggi, konsep diri yang positif, dan kepribadian yang menyenangkan berhubungan dengan tingkat perilaku agresif yang lebih rendah, sementara lingkungan sosial yang negatif berhubungan dengan tingkat perilaku agresif yang lebih tinggi. Temuan ini memiliki implikasi penting bagi pengembangan intervensi yang bertujuan untuk mencegah perilaku agresif pada remaja di Provinsi Jawa Barat, yang harus berfokus pada promosi citra diri yang positif, dukungan sosial, dan hubungan positif dengan anggota keluarga dan teman sebaya.
Assessing the Influence of Leadership Style, Decision Making, Communication, and Team Building on the Success of MSME Entrepreneurial Businesses in Bandung City
Authors: Hatta Heliza Rahmania , Manurung Edison Hatoguan , Yodiansyah Hefri , Sukirman  , Zilfana
Published: April 2023

Various factors, including leadership style, decision making, communication, and team building, influence the success of MSME entrepreneurial businesses. This quantitative study aimed to assess the influence of these factors on the success of MSME entrepreneurial businesses in Bandung City, Indonesia. Data were collected through a survey of 150 MSME owners in Bandung City, and multiple regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between the independent variables and business success. The results showed that leadership style and team building significantly predicted business success, while communication and decision-making were not significant predictors. These findings suggest that effective leadership and team building are essential for business success in the context of MSMEs in Bandung City.
Relationship between Income Inequality, Economic Growth, Inflation, and Unemployment in West Java Province
Authors: Fauzan Muhammad , Amalia Fisy , Ali Helmi
Published: April 2023

This study uses panel data analysis and regression analysis to examine the relationship between income inequality, economic growth, inflation, and unemployment in West Java Province. The results of the panel data analysis indicate that income inequality, inflation, and unemployment significantly negatively affect economic growth. The regression analysis shows that income inequality significantly affects unemployment, while economic growth and inflation have a significant positive effect on unemployment. The study suggests that income inequality, inflation, and unemployment are important factors that affect economic growth and unemployment rates in West Java Province.
Exploring the Linkages between Engagement, Motivation, Satisfaction, and Employee Retention in Entrepreneurial Enterprises: Beverage MSME Industry in Bogor City
Authors: Pratomo Arief Budi , Zulfikri Agung , Siagian Rospita
Published: April 2023

This study explored the linkages between employee engagement, motivation, satisfaction, and retention in entrepreneurial enterprises within the beverage MSME industry in Bogor City. A quantitative research design was used to collect data from 278 employees working in entrepreneurial enterprises within the beverage MSME industry in Bogor City. The study found that employee engagement, motivation, and satisfaction were positively correlated with employee retention and collectively predicted employee retention in the beverage MSME industry in Bogor City. The study also found that employee perceptions of leadership, organizational culture, and job autonomy significantly influenced engagement, motivation, satisfaction, and retention. These findings suggest that businesses in the beverage MSME industry in Bogor City could benefit from investing in strategies and initiatives to enhance employee engagement, motivation, and satisfaction to promote employee retention. The study’s findings have implications for public policy and regulatory frameworks related to the beverage MSME industry in Bogor City and highlight the potential impact of external factors such as economic conditions, political instability, and technological advancements on employee retention.
SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF FISH SCALE COLLAGEN/ALLOPURINOL BIOCOMPOSITE
Authors: Nguyen Thuy Chinh , Nguyen Ngoc Linh , Nguyen Thi Len , Vu Quoc Manh , Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy
Published: April 2023

In this work, collagen extracted from fresh-water fish scales has been used as a matrix in the drug delivery polymeric system. Allopurinol has been applied to reduce the concentration of uric acid in blood and used as a model drug in collagen drug delivery system. The functional groups in collagen/allopurinol biocomposite as well as the morphology of this material were assessed by infrared (IR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Allopurinol content released from collagen/allopurinol biocomposite in simulated body fluids was determined based on the optical absorbance of solutions containing drug by ultraviolet – visible (UV-Vis) spectra and allopurinol calibration equations. The analysis results of IR spectra of biocomposite samples indicated that the collagen/allopurinol biocomposite contains N–H, C–H, O–H linkages in collagen and C=O, C=N, N-H linkages in allopurinol. The SEM images showed that the morphology of collagen/allopurinol biocomposites differs to that of allopurinol. The allopurinol could release from the biocomposites in simulated body fluids (pH 2 and pH 7.4) according to two stages: fast release stage for 1 first hour and slow release stage in following hours. At the same time of testing, the content of allopurinol released from collagen/allopurinol biocomposite is higher than that from allopurinol free (allopurinol unloaded by collagen).
ẢNH HƯỞNG CỦA VIỆC THAM GIA THỰC HÀNH SẢN XUẤT NÔNG NGHIỆP TỐT TỚI HIỆU QUẢ KINH TẾ TỔNG HỢP CỦA NÔNG HỘ SẢN XUẤT TRÁI CÂY SẠCH TẠI KHU VỰC ĐÔNG NAM BỘ
Authors: Đào Quyểt Thắng
Published: April 2023

Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm phân tích ảnh hưởng của việc tham gia thực hành sản xuất nông nghiệp tốt (GAP) tới hiệu quả kinh tế tổng hợp của nông hộ sản xuất trái cây sạch tại khu vực Đông Nam Bộ. Nghiên cứu sử dụng phương pháp màng bao dữ liệu để tính toán hiệu quả kinh tế tổng hợp và hồi quy tuyến tính bằng ước lượng bình phương nhỏ nhất để lượng hóa tác động của tham gia GAP đến hiệu quả kinh tế tổng hợp. Kết quả nghiên cứu chỉ ra rằng tham gia GAP sẽ tác động tích cực đến hiệu quả kinh tế tổng hợp, tuy nhiên các nông hộ thuộc nhóm này cũng phải chấp nhận một mức rủi ro lớn hơn so với nhóm không tham gia GAP. Dựa vào kết quả nghiên cứu, tác giả đã đề xuất 4 giải pháp chính nhằm thúc đẩy phát triển sản xuất nông nghiệp của nông hộ tham gia GAP, trong đó nhấn mạnh giải pháp liên kết 4 nhà: Nhà nông – Doanh nghiệp – Nhà nước – Nhà khoa học.
XÂY DỰNG BỘ MẪU CÂY THUỐC PHỤC VỤ CÔNG TÁC GIẢNG DẠY TẠI TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC THÀNH ĐÔ
Authors: Lê Văn Tuyến , Nguyễn Đăng Việt
Published: April 2023

Thực vật dược là một học phần trong chương trình đào tạo dược sĩ đại học của trường đại học Thành Đô. Để phục vụ cho nhiệm vụ giảng dạy, học tập học phần Thực vật dược, trong khoảng thời gian từ tháng 7 năm 2022 đến tháng 10 năm 2022, nghiên cứu đã thu thập tư liệu và mẫu vật của 105 loài cây thuốc và hơn 100 mẫu tiêu bản khô cây thuốc thuộc 97 chi, 58 họ có nhiều công dụng làm thuốc. Bộ mẫu cây thuốc đảm bảo tính đa dạng về dạng sống, tính phong phú về taxon. Bộ mẫu cây thuốc cung cấp một số thông tin về đặc điểm hình thái giúp cho sinh viên dễ dàng nhận biết, phân biệt cây thuốc qua đó giúp nâng cao chất lượng giảng dạy của giảng viên và học tập của sinh viên.
O Estado em Kant: fundação, cidadania e finalidade
Authors: Santos Tiago Soares dos , Gaiotto Paulo Alexandre
Published: April 2023

O presente estudo tem, como tema principal, o Estado na teoria política de Immanuel Kant, com enfoque na fundação, na cidadania e na finalidade do Estado. Em Kant as diversas teorias entorno do Estado civil foram precedidas de uma profunda análise da natureza humana e as razões que levaram o homem a aderir ao pacto social. O problema que se coloca, portanto, é por que um Estado se apresenta como condição asseguradora do desenvolvimento humano? A dúvida é oportuna, pois é próprio da natureza humana cultivar a sua individualidade, muito embora o espírito coletivo ocupe especial relevo. Na busca de se responder a esta inquietante indagação, a problemática será analisada buscando-se evidenciar a importância da natureza humana na formação do Estado; contextualizando a ideia de cidadania e a participação popular no Estado kantiano e compreender a finalidade do Estado como promotor da paz. Espera-se, à guisa de resultados, que seja possível demonstrar que os aspectos da teoria política de Immanuel Kant, a despeito da fundação, da cidadania e da finalidade do Estado, ainda ecoam na atualidade, servindo, pois, de base teórica para o aperfeiçoamento dos sistemas políticos.